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Superfoods for Kids: The Nutrients They Need and Where to Find Them

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How to Manage Several Summer Specialty Camps

From soccer to theater to chess, there's a specialty camp for every interest. But what happens when

Suffolk County, Long Island, Calendar Highlights: March Family Events

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March Family Events in Westchester County, NY

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Mompreneur Barbara Kavovit Nails a New Market

Barbara Kavovit, founder of Barbara K! Enterprises and Barbara's Way, empowers women in the home wit

Suffolk County, Long Island, Activities for Families in February 2011

See what's happening this month in Suffolk County, Long Island. We've rounded up some of the best fa

Pregnant in Heels: Mompreneur Rosie Pope

Manhattan mom Rosie Pope started her own clothing line, Rosie Pope Maternity, in 2008. This winter,

Westchester County, NY, Activities for Families: February 2011 Calendar Highlights

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Learning Disabilities Chart: Diagnoses and Symptoms

Consult this chart for common learning disability diagnoses, symptoms, and examples.

Learning Disabilities: Know Your Child's Rights

A learning disability diagnosis can usher in a challenging time for your family. But understanding t

Suffolk County, Long Island, Activities for Families - January 2011

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Westchester County, NY, Activities for Kids and Families - January 2011

Gather the kids and brave the cold weather this month for these great family activities. Stay warm i

Kids in the Kitchen: The Benefits of Cooking with Your Children

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December Family Activities in Suffolk County, Long Island

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Holiday Shows and Concerts in Suffolk County, Long Island - December 2010

Check out our round-up of the best holiday shows and concerts for families in Long Island:

Unplugged: How to Get Your Family Offline and Back to the Dinner Table

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Mompreneur Rashmi Budhram's Diaper Bags Du Jour

Brooklyn mom Rashmi Budhram started her own business, Mamma Couture, in 2009, and now produces a lin

Supernanny Jo Frost Visits Brooklyn School to Raise Awareness About Breathing Disorder

Supernanny Jo Frost visited La Clima Elementary in Brooklyn, NY, to raise awareness about exercise-i

Easy Meals for Busy Moms: How to Fit Healthy Eating into Your Family's Hectic Schedule

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Manhattan Mompreneur: Gigi Lee Chang, Founder of Plum Organics

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Family Outing: 17th Annual Long Island Fall Festival in Huntington

Join tens of thousands of families from the tri-state area for the 17th Annual Long Island Fall Fest

New Places and Programs for Kids in Suffolk County, Long Island - September 2010

These three Suffolk County-based businesses - Tumbling Tunes, The Emanuel Lutheran School, and Main

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Common Sleep Disorders in Children and How to Cure Them

Experts explain how to deal with the most common youth sleep disturbances, so your child can finally

You & Me Cookie: Mompreneurs Heather Mahland and Kyle de Lasa's Wholesome New Sweets Line

Larchmont, NY, mompreneurs and friends Heather Mahland and Kyle de Lasa opened You & Me Cookie in 20

5th Annual Brooklyn Book Festival: Fairytales, Films, and Fun

The Brooklyn Book Festival will celebrate its fifth anniversary this year September 10-12 with readi

Saurette: Modern Fashions for the Playground Set

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How to Find the Perfect Nanny for Your Family

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August Events at Teatown Lake Reservation

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Ouidad: Carving Her Own Niche

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The Great Mom Job Hunt: How Moms Can Get Back to Work

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10 Things You Must Do on LinkedIn

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Manhattan Mompreneur Donna Slade and Heidi's Home Design, LLC

Manhattan mom Donna Slade launched Heidi's Home Design, LLC, in 2007. We sat down with Slade to disc

How to Make Dinnertime Doable When You're a Busy Mom

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Start Talking Sex With Your Kids Early: Their Lives Depend on It

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When Your Mom is Your Nanny

About 25 percent of full-time working moms with children under the age of 5 have a grandparent carin

MomBiz: Jill Brack's Gluten-Free Goodies

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Talking with Tanea Smith, Founder of She's Got Papers

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How to Plan Your Child’s Birthday Party: 30 Time-Saving Tips for the Busy Parent

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Manhattan MomBiz: Julia Pimsleur Levine, founder of Little Pim

Former producer and filmmaker Julia Pimsleur Levine - daughter of the late Dr. Paul Pimsleur, creato

Single Sex Camp: Is It Right for Your Child?

Today, there are an equal number of traditional coeducational and single sex summer camps for famili

How Parents Can Deal with Young Children's Separation Anxiety: Advice from Camp Directors in Suffolk County, Long Island

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How Can Parents Deal with Young Children's Separation Anxiety: Advice from Camp Directors in Nassau County, Long Island

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How Parents Can Deal with Young Children's Separation Anxiety: Advice from Camp Directors in Rockland County

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How Parents Can Deal with Young Children's Separation Anxiety: Advice from Camp Directors in Westchester County

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How Parents Can Deal with Young Children's Separation Anxiety at Camp: Advice from Queens Camp Directors

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How Parents Can Deal with Young Children's Separation Anxiety at Camp: Advice from Brooklyn Camp Directors

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How Parents Can Deal with Young Children's Separation Anxiety at Camp: Advice from Manhattan Camp Directors

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MomBiz: Lisa Price, Owner of Carol's Daughter®

Brooklyn resident and mom-of-three Lisa Price started selling her scents at church flea markets and

Make Time for Date Night

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Electronics at Camp: What Parents Need to Know

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What to Do When Your Kids' Sports Heroes Let Them Down

Many kids look to professional athletes as role models, icons, and heroes. So when sports celebritie

Manhattan MomBiz: Sara Leand's Scrumptious Sweets

After leaving a successful career in television production, new mom Sara Leand decided to go back to

Summer Camp: Directors Dish on Parents' Most Common Concerns

Summer may be six months away, but now is the time to start thinking about—and planning for—camp. Wh

Westchester Calendar Highlights - January 2010

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Manhattan MomBiz: Heather Thomson: The Woman Behind Yummie Tummie™

It wasn’t until after the birth of her first child that Heather Thomson realized something she herse

MomBiz: Manhattan's Katie Danziger: The Accidental Entrepreneur

Manhattan resident Katie Danziger never imagined she would develop a new problem-solving product for

What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick

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How to Throw a Great Party for Any Age

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How to Find the Right Bra

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New Places, New Programs for Kids in Suffolk County, Long Island - October 2009

Stay up to date on new businesses and programs for kids and families opening up in Suffolk County, L

New Places, New Programs for Kids in Nassau County, Long Island - October 2009

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MomBiz: Manhattan's Lynn Jawitz, Owner of Florisan LLC

Read about how Manhattan's Lynn Jawitz, mother of two, started Florisan, a full service wedding and

MomBiz: Manhattan's Kara Goldin Took the HINT

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New Places, New Programs: Nutrition for Life

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Back To School: Online Learning in the Classroom

With new software, better technology, and more prevalent wireless options in schools around the regi

River Day at Van Cortlandt Manor in Westchester

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18th Annual Seafood, Crafts & Music Festival at the Long Island Maritime Museum

Stop by the Long Island Maritime Museum’s largest fundraiser of the year, the 18th Annual Seafood, C

Afterschool Classes & Programs: What Kids and Parents Want Now

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2009 Maccabi Games in Westchester!

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