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The American Museum of Natural History's Origami Tree is Now on Display
The American Museum of Natural History's 49th annual Origami Holiday Tree goes on display starting W
How to Celebrate Christmas in New York in 2020
Here's a list of ideas for celebrating Christmas during a pandemic.
How to Get Your Family Through a Pandemic Holiday
Here's how you can talk to kids about missing loved ones, manage holiday disappointments, manage you
FAO Schwarz Launches New Online and In-Store Experiences
FAO Schwarz is transforming its in-store experiences to incorporate social distancing and to include
Best Memes of the Week for Parents
Here are the funniest parenting memes from Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit this week.
NYC Schools to Close on Thursday due to Rising COVID-19 Cases
Schools chancellor Richard A. Carranza said that all NYC public schools will close for in-person lea
2020 Holiday Markets in the NYC Area and Online
These are the holiday markets in the NYC area that are still on for 2020 and some that now allow for
Here's What the 2020-2021 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like
Updated Nov. 19: The NYC DOE has shared new information about the NYC public school calendar for the
The Best Kids Ugly Christmas Sweaters of 2020
Here are our favorite kids ugly Christmas sweaters of 2020 from Etsy, Target, Walmart, Amazon, Tipsy
Sweet Sixteen Ideas for Celebrating During Coronavirus
Make your 16-year-old feel special despite the pandemic with these ideas for a Sweet Sixteen celebra
Online and In-Person Thanksgiving Activities and Events for Kids
Here are some Thanksgiving activities for kids provided by the amazing businesses in our area and so
The Grinch Musical is Coming to NBC This December
NBC's musical production of The Grinch will air on Dec. 9 at 8pm EST on NBC.
Observation Decks with the Best Views in NYC
Updated Nov. 8: NYC’s observation decks will remind you of that wonder when you can feast your eyes
Food Drives and Food Banks in New York
Helping out the hungry this Thanksgiving is more important than ever before. Here are the food banks
The Matching Family Christmas Pajamas You Need this Year
Here's where to get the best family Christmas pajamas for the 2020 holiday season.
14 Outdoor Movies and Drive-ins in the NYC Area
UPDATED NOV. 19, 2020: Here's where you can watch a drive-in movie in NYC, Long Island, New Jersey,
The 7 Best Video Chat Devices for Connecting with Loved Ones
These easy-to-use video chat devices make it simple to connect with loved ones from afar and make it
The Best Places to See Christmas Lights in New York
New York during Christmas is home to a festival of holiday lights. Whether Rockefeller Center or nei
How to Have the Best Thanksgiving Possible in New York During a Pandemic
It’s still possible to have a good Thanksgiving this year—while also staying safe with these Thanksg
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Open Storefronts Program
New York City's Open Storefronts program—which is slated to begin Oct. 30—will allow storefront busi
Keke Palmer to Host Nick News: Kids Pick the President Special
Nick News: Kids Pick the President will be cast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons and be a
How to Celebrate Halloween This Year
Is Halloween a holiday this year? What Halloween activities are safe for my family? Here's what to d
The Winter Village at Bryant Park is Open for the Season
The Winter Village at Bryant Park opened this year on Friday, Oct. 30 with a handful of safety preca
These are the Most Popular Halloween Costumes for Kids This Year
The most popular halloween costumes for kids change each year. Find out which ones are trendy for 20
Exposure to Touchscreens and TVs Can Disrupt Infant Sleep
A new study from Oxford Academic's Sleep Research Society suggests that touchscreens and televisions
Everything You Need to Know About What's Open in New York
Updated Oct. 5: Navigating the reopening of Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and NYC and how to s
BASIS Independent Schools Expand to Four Campuses in NYC
BASIS Independent Schools are expanding their campuses in both Brooklyn and Manhattan for the 2021-2
The New York Public Library Unveiled 125 Books They Love for Teens
The New York Public Library released a list of 125 Books We Love for Teens to help inspire teens to
Where to Enjoy Fall Foliage in New York
Whether you want a day trip or a weekend getaway, there are plenty of places to see fall foliage in
The NYC Department Of Ed Is Offering Free Meals for Families in NYC
Updated Sept. 14: Free meals will continue to be offered to families by the NYC Department of Educat
Are Telehealth Services the Future of Medicine?
Experts reflect on their experiences with telehealth services, what kinds of appoints work best and
BOO at the ZOO Returns to the Bronx Zoo Oct. 1
BOO at the ZOO 2020 begins on Thursday, Oct. 1 and will run every Thursday-Sunday through Nov. 1 (in
America's Only Indoor Ski Resort Opens at American Dream
Big SNOW is the only indoor, year-round ski resort in North America and opened at American Dream Mal
A Sesame Street Podcast is Coming to Audible in October
A Sesame Street podcast is coming to Audible in October with episodes releasing every Tuesday and Th
Everything You Need to Know About Outdoor Dining in New York
Everything you need to know about the reopening of outdoor dining on Long Island, in Westchester, in
Chelsea Market Reopens with Outdoor Dining and Shopping Experiences
Chelsea Market now offers outdoor dining on 15th and 16th Streets with socially distanced tables.
Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink Announces Potential Permanent Closure
Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park's operating season is coming to a close and it has
Saved by the Bell Socially Distanced Pop-Up Comes to NYC
Saved by the Max, the pop-up carry out experience inspired by Save by the Bell, is open Aug. 20-Aug.
Six Flags Great Adventure Announces HALLOWFEST Coming This Fall
Tickets go on sale for Six Flags Great Adventure's newest event HALLOWFEST on Sept. 4 at 12pm.
Aquariums in the New York Area
Here are the aquariums in the New York area—as well as Connecticut and New Jersey—complete with thei
13-Year-Old Cartoonist Creates Putnam County Fair Comic
Henry says he brought his pet ducks and chickens to the fair last year, so he was inspired to bring
10 Fun and Educational Learning Apps for Kids
UPDATED Aug. 13: Supplement your kids schooling—whether it's online or in person—with Common Sense
These Are the Best Places to Find Kids Exercise Videos
UPDATED August 13: Here are some virtual gyms offering virtual fitness classes and kids exercise vid
The GIANT Room Reopens with New Installation
The GIANT Room NYC in Chelsea recently reopened for pandemic pods, gallery visits, free activities,
How New York State Schools will Plan for Reopening
Updated Aug. 7: Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State schools can reopen for in-person
NewYork-Presbyterian Opens New Hospital for Women and Newborns
NewYork-Presbyterian's new hospital for women and newborns–the NewYork Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen
A Sour Patch Kids Store is Opening in NYC
A Sour Patch Kids store is opening on Thursday, Aug. 6 in Greenwich Village. The menu will include a
Yankee Stadium is Offering Free Virtual Tours
Yankee Stadium is now offering free virtual tours of some of Yankee Stadium's most iconic areas as w
Governor Cuomo Announces $94 Million NYS School Technology Upgrade
The $94 Million investment, as part of The Smart Schools Bond Act, will aim to improve school securi
What Parents Need to Know About Pandemic Pods
Micro-schools—or pandemic pods—are popping up all over the country, where parents are hiring teacher
Free Childcare to Be Offered to 100,000 NYC Students
Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC plan to create 100,000 free day care slots for NYC children to be utili
What You Need to Know About Swimming in Pools this Summer
Updated July 13: Can the coronavirus spread in swimming pools? Does chlorine kill coronavirus? Are s
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the High Line with Kids
What you need to know to plan a day on the High Line, NYC's elevated park, with your kids during cor
Celebrity Storytimes to Entertain and Enchant your Child
UPDATED June 30: Favorites from Frozen, Moana, and Toy Story, authors of favorite kids’ books like
Where to Watch Nick News Race and Unity Special
You can watch Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special on Nickelodeon's YouTube channel, Nick On De
Where You Can Get Free Kids Meals in the NYC Area During Coronavirus
Updated June 17: Many restaurants and organizations in the New York area are stepping up to offer fr
How to Safely Go to the Dentist During Coronavirus
Here's what you need to know about staying safe when going to the dentist during Coronavirus.
How Kids Can Have Safe Playdates During Coronavirus
How your kids can have safe playdates and socialize with friends with social distancing.
New Edition of CNN and Sesame Street Coronavirus Town Hall Airs this Saturday
CNN is partnering with Sesame Street for a 60-minute, coronavirus special that focuses on answering
How to Livestream Aquariums and Zoos From Home
Zoos and aquariums all over the country are providing animal exhibit livestreams, online events, Q&A
The NYC Department of Ed Announces Remote Summer School
The NYC department of Ed announced that summer school will be conducted via remote instruction this
What You Need to Know About the Opening of New York Beaches This Summer
Updated May 20: New York will open its beaches—including Jones Beach and Robert Moses State Park—for
Drive-in Movie and Concert Festival is Coming to Yankee Stadium This Summer
Drive-in movies are a safe alternative to traditional movie theaters this summer. A drive-in movie a
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo Will Make Bedtime Fun with Celebrity Guests
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo will premiere on HBO Max on May 27 and will feature celebrity guests
12 Online Art Classes and Free Drawing Lessons for Kids
These online art classes and drawing lessons will teach your kids how to draw their favorite animate
How to Turn Your Home into Chuck E. Cheese
Kids play spaces are closed and likely not opening very soon. Here's how you can turn your home into
Mattel's #ThankYouHeroes Campaign Supports Frontline Workers and Children's Foundation
UPDATED May 13: Mattel is honoring frontline workers with the Thank You Heroes collection of doctor,
Headspace for Kids and Barbie Partner for Guided Meditation Exercises
Headspace for Kids partnered with Barbie to raise awareness around emotional well-being through mind
Sesame Street and Headspace for Kids Launch Meditation and Mindfulness Youtube Shorts
Headspace for Kids and Sesame Street teamed up to create animated shorts to teach mindfulness, medit
Why We Appreciate Teachers and Why Teachers Appreciate Teaching
Teacher Appreciation Week was the first week of May, so we asked parents what they appreciate most a
How to Watch the Disney Family Singalong Volumes I and II
UPDATED May 11: You can watch the Disney Family Singalong on Disney + and Volume II on abc.com, Hulu
Free Covid-19 Tests are Available at Locations in Brooklyn and the Bronx
Free COVID-19 testing will be offered at locations in Brooklyn and the Bronx throughout various date
How to Celebrate Mother's Day While Social Distancing
UPDATED May 8: Here are some homemade gift ideas, activities, dinner ideas, and more for celebrating
New Harry Potter at Home Portal Brings Hogwarts to You
UPDATED May 7: J.K. Rowling launched the Harry Potter at Home portal, giving kids access to a free c
LeBron James to Host Virtual High School Graduation for the Class of 2020
Lebron James is hosting a virtual graduation ceremony for the class of 2020. You can watch Graduate
Random House Children's Launches Magic Tree House Adventures Educational Activity Hub
The Magic Tree House series' new virtual program aims to educate kids on weekly themes through vide
How to Take Virtual Roller Coaster Rides From Home
Take a virtual roller coaster ride on Six Flags' El Toro and Kingda Ka, the Coney Island Cyclone, Di
Create Your Own Hamilton Song, Rap, or Poem with EduHam at Home
EduHam at Home is a free digital program that allows families to create their own songs, poems, and
Bulldozer Parenting: When Helping Isn't Helpful
In 2019, Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman were indicted for paying thousands of dollars to fix tes
Disney Parks Re-Launch Bedtime Hotline for Kids
From now through the end of the month, parents can call the Bedtime Hotline (877-7-MICKEY) so their
Students Who Pass Regents Class Won't Need the Exam to Graduate
In response to the statewide closures of schools to stop the spread of COVID-19, the New York State
How to Explore NYC Parks from Home
As warmer, sunnier weather approaches, the itch to get out and explore your favorite NYC parks is li
LEGOLAND New York Resort Opening Postponed Due to COVID-19
Originally slated for July 4 2020, LEGOLAND New York Resort's opening has been postponed to 2021 in
Earn Girl Scouts Badges From Home with Free Activities in STEM, Creative Arts, and More
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) launched Girl Scouts at Home, a national online platform where famili
How to Make 100 Projects with Just 10 Household Items
Needless to say, parents are getting quite creative with craft projects to keep kids busy during qua
Kids Are Spreading Positivity Amid Coronavirus with Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
As we all know, kids are resilient. New Yorkers are now seeing this in kids' ability to maintain pos
Laurie Berkner is Performing Live Concerts on Facebook
During this time of social distancing, it can be difficult to think of ways to keep kids active whil
How to Plan an at-Home Date Night During Social Distancing
The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the day-to-day of all New Yorkers and parents are using most (if
20 Restaurant Chains That Are Offering Free Delivery
Going out to eat at a restaurant is not exactly an option for New York families at the moment. Howev
How to Access Free Nickelodeon Resources About Social Distancing, Wellness, and More
Nickelodeon's new #KidsTogether initiative shares short-form videos, interstitials, downloadable act
Free Educational Resources and Subscriptions for Remote Learning
Here are the free educational resources and subscriptions your family can turn to for free remote an
Spectrum is Offering Free Broadband and WiFi for 60 Days
Now more than ever, with so many American families transitioning to online schooling and remote work
9 Subscriptions Offering Free or Discounted Boxes for Family Fun
For most of us, it's only the first week of social distancing due to the Coronavirus national emerge
The Most Colorful Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History Opens on Monday
The American Museum of Natural History's newest exhibit The Nature of Color, opens on Monday, March
What's Happening in the NY Metro Area This Month?
The businesses you and your family care about are always doing something new, whether it is a new cl
Everything You Need to Know About Cancel Culture
What is "cancel culture?" To cancel is to call out a behavior—an offensive remark or an unforgivable
Jurassic World Live Tour Comes to Brooklyn in February
Jurassic World Live Tour, a thrilling, live experience that will excite all generations of dinosaur
Mo Willems and More to Celebrity Guest Star in Big Apple Circus
Mo Willems, New York Times best-selling children's book author and illustrator, will kick off a mont
TikTok: What You Should Know About It
Tiktok is one of the fastest-growing and most popular apps in the world right now with more than 1 b
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