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Marie Holmes Articles

Marie Holmes has written for Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, the Washington Post, and other publications. She lives in Upper Manhattan with her wife and their two children.

Student Struggling in School: 8 Simple Things You Can Do at Home to Help

Experts share how parents can help if their student is struggling in school, whether it’s in a certa

How to Make Parent Friends: Strategies to Meet Other Moms and Dads

Want to make friends with other parents? Here's how to make mom friends and dad friends in and near

Visiting LEGOLAND NY with Kids: What You Need to Know About the Amusement Park

Looking to visit LEGOLAND NY in Goshen? Here's what you need to know about spending the day at LEGOL

How to Determine If Your Child Would Benefit from Summer School

Here's how to tell if your child should be in summer school, whether they need extra school help or

How to Celebrate Pride Month with Kids in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland

8 ways to celebrate and learn about Pride month with your kids, plus Pride month events for kids in

50 Things to do in NYC Outdoors with Your Kids

Here's your NYC outdoor activities bucket list for families—filled with things to do outside with yo

NYC Bike Rentals for Families

Here are the best nyc bike rentals for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and Sta

The Best Playgrounds in and Around NYC

There are hundreds of beautiful and fun playgrounds in the New York metro area. These are the absolu

How to Get Kids to Eat Veggies

Here's how to get kids to eat veggies and other tips for helping them establish healthy eating habit

Read These Women’s History Month Books with Your Kids

These books about brave, confident, and trailblazing women will help teach your kids about women's h

40 Great Questions to Ask Grandparents

Here are 40 conversation-starter questions to ask grandparents to keep kids and grandparents engaged

How to Address Noise Complaints from Your Neighbor

Here's what to do if you get a noise complaint from your neighbor. Also, watch this video about nois

22 Role Models for Girls That Will Empower Your Kids

Here are 22 role models for girls that any kid can look to for inspiration and motivation.

11 At-Home Valentine’s Day Ideas for a Pandemic Date Night

Here are some at-home valentine's day ideas for the perfect date night in a pandemic.

Is Twitch Safe for Kids?: A Guide for Parents

What is Twitch, and is it safe to let my kids use it?

How to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Your Kids

Here are four easy ideas for celebrating MLK Day with your family and to help your family learn abou

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