Where to Enjoy Fall Foliage in New York
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Here's What the 2020-2021 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like
Updated Sept. 17: The DOE has shared new information about the NYC public school calendar for the 20
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
Everything You Need to Know About What's Open in New York
Updated Sept. 9: Navigating the reopening phases of Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and NYC and
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
18 Outdoor Movies and Drive-ins in the NYC Area
Updated Sept. 14: Outdoor movies and drive-ins are multiplying throughout NYC, Long Island, New Jers
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
Observation Decks with the Best Views in NYC
NYC’s observation decks will remind you of that wonder when you can feast your eyes on some of the
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
Holiday Family Fun in Manhattan
With so much to do during the holiday season–but so much that your family has already done–finding n
Family Fun in Manhattan This November
With Halloween over and the holidays imminent, it can feel tricky to know what to do with your famil
Why Are Parents Still Refusing to Vaccinate?
New York City's biggest measles outbreak in almost 30 years ended in September, according to Health
The Winter Village at Bryant Park Opens Oct. 31
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, home to holiday shops, an ice rink, a bar and food ha
Wegmans Opens In New York City On Oct. 27
Wegmans, the grocery store with a fan club, is slated to open on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn on Oct.
Bronx Zoo Debuts Endangered Dholes in New Exhibit
The Bronx Zoo just announced its newest furry friends, a pack of three male dhole, a species of Asia
The Rink at Rockefeller Center Opens Oct. 12
It's hard to believe that time of year is around the corner again! The world's most famous ice skati
Saturday Program to Offer STEM and Public Speaking Courses
Hofstra Continuing Education is back for the 2019 school year with a plethora of exciting programs a
4 Can't-Miss Kids Halloween Outings in NYC
Whether we're at the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin to make a jack-o'-lantern, strutting
Miss American Pie Shop Opens in Park Slope
On August 17, Lindsey Hill, former fashion designer, turned her online pie business into a brick-and
Music Conservatory of Westchester Now Auditioning for MCW Prep Program
Music Conservatory of Westchester is now offering a precollegiate training program for serious, adva
Family Fun in Manhattan this August
Summer is coming to a close but is still too much fun to be had in NYC this August. Before you get s
3 Big Reasons to Review Your Home Insurance
When a disaster strikes your home—flood, burglary, fire, or worse—the last thing you want to worry a
Sylvan Learning Center Now Offering Swim, Robotics, and Coding Programs
Sylvan Learning Center will be offering two new programs this summer in partnership with Goldfish Sw
Family Fun in Manhattan This June
There's no shortage of fun things to do this summer in Manhattan! Here are our top picks for what to
5 Things to Know About Sun Protection
Did you know it only takes about 7 minutes for the receptors in your skin cells to become fully satu
The Empire State Fair Opens May 3 at NYCB LIVE Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale
Look no further for family-friendly, unforgettable fun on Long Island this weekend than NYCB LIVE Na
Family Fun in Manhattan This May
There's always something going on in Manhattan, from exciting festivals to eccentric exhibits. Howev
5 Tips For Educating Others About Your Child's Allergies and Asthma
Having a child with a life-threatening allergy is constantly scary. As much as you can prepare yours
Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Recalled Due to Reports of Infant Deaths
Fisher-Price has issued a voluntary recall of all units of the Rock n' Play Sleeper due to reports o
Family Fun in Manhattan This April
Manhattan is filled with fun things to do with kids all year round, but we're especially excited abo
Helping Teens with Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Struggles
Teenage mental health disorder statistics can be surprising and unsettling. For example, 20 percent
The Jewish Education Project Partners with Music Together of Nyack for New Sing Shalom Classes
The Jewish Education Project is partnering with Music Together LLC to create a Jewish version of its
Sedation-Based Pediatric Dental Practice Opens in Huntington
The Tooth Pillow Dentistry, a team of pediatric dentists and dental anesthesiologists, opened in Hun
Kids 'N Comedy Classes Give Kids the Opportunity to Perform at Gotham Comedy Club
Evan Breckman has a connection to comedy and is given the opportunity to channel this passion by per
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