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Professional Lice Removal Services in Westchester & Rockland County

Don't forget to get your child checked for head lice before the upcoming school year. Find a lice re

Professional Lice Removal Services on Long Island

Don't forget to get your child checked for head lice before the upcoming school year. Find a head li

Professional Lice Removal Services in Brooklyn, Manhattan, & Queens

Don't forget to get your child checked for head lice before the upcoming school year. Find a lice re

Here's What the 2021-2022 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like

Here's everything you need to know about NYC's 2021-2022 public school calendar.

Things to Do with Kids in Westchester this Weekend

Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Westchester. Start planning your weekend now.

Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn this Weekend

Enjoy these fun weekend things to do with your kids in Brooklyn. Start planning your weekend now wit

Things to Do with Kids in Queens this Weekend

Enjoy these fun things to do this weekend with your kids in Queens. Start planning your weekend now

Things to Do with Kids on Long Island this Weekend

Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids on Long Island. Start planning your weekend now.

Things to Do with Kids in Rockland County this Weekend

Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Rockland County. Start planning your weekend no

Things to Do with Kids in NYC this Weekend

Enjoy these fun things to do with your kids in New York City this weekend. Start planning your weeke

The Best Train Museums in NY and the Surrounding Area

Take a trip with your family to a train museum in NY (or railroad exhibit), where young and old trai

Family-Friendly Amusement Parks in the New York Area

Find out which amusement parks are open in the New York area, and which are currently closed during

Kid-Friendly Museums in the New York Area

Our kids museum guide features science exhibits, nature, transportation and technology innovation, a

Horseback Riding Lessons for Kids in the New York Area

Who would have thought there would be so many places to take horseback riding lessons in and around

Read the Spring 2021 Special Parent Issue Today!

The spring 2021 issues of Special Parent are full of advice and resources for special needs parents.

These are the Best Farmers' Markets in NYC and Beyond

From locally grown fruits and veggies to handmade soaps, candles, and jewelry, these amazing NYC far

Catch A Minor League Baseball Game in the New York Area

Check out the minor league baseball teams that play in NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, an

Where to Mini Golf with the Family in the New York Area

These are the best mini golf courses in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland. Plan the perfec

The Best Carousels for Kids in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland

Here are the best carousels in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Bergen, and Fairfield counti

Planning Your 2021 Spring Break Staycation

Here are some fun things to do this Spring Break with your family this year that are just a quick ca

Spring Activities for Kids in the New York Area

From crafts to trolley rides view our top spring activities in the New York area to enjoy with the e

Top Weekend and Day Trip Destinations with Kids Around New York

Updated March 9, 2021: Planning a weekend getaway with your kids near New York? We've got the top pl

Nature Centers and Botanical Gardens in the NYC Area

Here are the updated COVID-19 hours and safety restrictions for the nature centers and botanical gar

The Ultimate, Must-Read Camp Guide for Every Family

UPDATED March 2021: In an effort to help you plan your child’s best summer ever, we’re proud to pres

Everything You Need to Know About New York During COVID-19

Updated Feb. 23: With things changing every day due to the coronavirus, we'll be your source for wha

Where to Celebrate Valentine's Day in the New York Area

UPDATED February 2021: Here's where you and your little one can celebrate Valentine's Day in the New

Where to Go Maple Sugaring in the New York Area

These are the best places to go maple sugaring near you in New York, CT, and NJ. February-March mark

58 Easy, Fun Things to Do with Kids at Home

Find 58 easy, fun things to do with kids at home, including arts and crafts for kids, indoor activit

Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area

Be prepared for snow day fun by finding where to sled in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, W

Indoor Play Spaces in the New York Area

Here's our guide to indoor play spaces, bounce houses, and sports centers in the New York area compl

25 Christmas Movies for Kids & Families

Here are the best Christmas movies for kids and families this year and where to watch them.

Here's Where to See Tree Lightings in the NYC Area

Here’s a list of where you can see tree lightings in and around NYC.

Best Hot Chocolates and Teas in the New York Metro Area

We've highlighted some of the coziest cafes that serve the best hot chocolate and tea in the New Yor

Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Northeast

Updated Nov. 2020: Our skiing and snowboarding guide includes ski mountains in New York and the slop

Creative Holiday Dinner Ideas the Whole Family Will Love

Try out these unique twists on traditional holiday recipes to make your holiday a little brighter th

Indoor and Outdoor Ice-Skating Rinks in New York

UPDATED DEC. 1, 2020: Take your family ice-skating in NYC or the surrounding tristate area. Use our

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the New York Area

Updated November 2020: Find local Christmas tree farms to cut your own Christmas tree in the New Yor

Where to Volunteer with Kids in the New York Area

Give back to your community with your entire family in the New York area by volunteering with your k

How to Extend the Life of Halloween Candy

Read on for tips and tricks to make sure your Halloween candy last longer.

Halloween Fun for Families in and Near NYC

Here's a roundup of all the spooky, scary, and even friendly Halloween fun in-person and online in N

These are the Best Halloween Books for Kids and Tweens

Make getting in the spooky spirit easy this year with these Halloween books for kids that we (and Co

No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Kids

A list of no-carve pumpkin decor ideas that kids can do or help with to make your own Halloween deco

Read Long Island Parent's After-School Guide Today!

Wondering how COVID-19 is affecting after-school programs for kids? Find advice on selecting class f

Halloween Recipes and Food for Kids

A list of Halloween-themed lunchtime options, desserts, and party treats that will make this Hallowe

Events for Active Kids in Brooklyn in October

These events are perfect for active kids who love to move and shake. Keep active in Manhattan this O

Pumpkin-Inspired Recipes for the Family

It's pumpkin season, which means it's time for delicious breakfasts, dinners, and desserts made with

This is How to Carve Pumpkins with Kids

Follow these pumpkin carving tips from the pros to safely carve jack-o'-lanterns with your kids this

Read Westchester Parent's After-School Guide Today!

Wondering how COVID-19 is affecting after-school programs for kids? Find advice on selecting class f

Pumpkin Patches in New York Metro Area

Visit one of these pumpkin patches in the New York area for a day of pumpkin picking and other fun f

Read Brooklyn Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!

The back-to-school issue of Brooklyn Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with rem

Read Queens Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!

The back-to-school issue of Queens Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with remot

Read Rockland Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!

The back-to-school issue of Rockland Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with rem

Read Big Apple Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!

The back-to-school issue of Big Apple Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with re

Read Westchester Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!

The back-to-school issue of Westchester Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with

Where to Commemorate 9/11 in the NYC Area

Here are the 9/11 memorial services you can attend throughout the New York area to commemorate the l

Read Long Island Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!

The back-to-school issue of Long Island Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with

Where to Go Apple Picking in New York

Here are the apple orchards in the New York area offering pick-your-own apples, their modified hours

Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area

Updated Aug. 20: Bowling alleys across the country have upgraded to appeal to kids and youth players

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Returns for 2020

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is returning for 2020 on Sept. 18 with new COVID-19 safety precaution

Where to Rent Boats and Kayaks in the New York Area

Here's where you can rent boats, kayaks, and canoes in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, t

Explore the Night Sky Inside at Planetariums

UPDATED JUNE 2019: On warm summer evenings, it's fun to go outside, direct your gaze up, and count a

9 Ways to Enjoy the Night Sky

Here's how and where to watch tonight's Perseid meteor shower in New York as well as 8 other ways to

Where to Fish This Summer in the New York Metro Area

These are the best fishing spots throughout the NYC area - including in the city, on Long Island, an

7 Creative Ways to Play Limbo

Here's how to play Limbo the classic way along with seven ideas to make the game a little more creat

8 Kids Birthday Cake Recipes You Can Make at Home

These kids birthday cake recipes are easy to make at home and will wow the guest of honor every time

Here’s What You Need to Know About Sun Exposure and Sunscreen for Kids

We interviewed experts about sun exposure and sunscreen for kids. Here are the takeaways.

Kid-Friendly Museums in the New York Area

A comprehensive selection of kid-friendly museums in the New York City area, including Manhattan, Br

This is How to Select and Recipes to Make with Watermelon

This is how to pick a ripe watermelon at the store, plus dishes to make, including a watermelon feta

Read Brooklyn Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Brooklyn Parent's summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun a

Read Big Apple Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Big Apple Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun

Read Long Island Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Long Island Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fu

Read Queens Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Queens Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun as

Read Westchester Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Westchester Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fu

Read Rockland Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Rockland Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun a

Everything You Need To Know about Going To New York Beaches This Summer

Get hours, guidelines, and restrictions for beaches throughout NYC, Long Island Beaches, Nassau, Su

Go Berry Picking in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

It's berry picking season! These are all the best pick-your-own berry farms in upstate New York, Lon

12 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Active While Social Distancing

These outdoor fun ideas will get your kids out of the house, keep them having fun, and help them get

9 NYC Restaurants Share Their Most Popular Family Friendly Recipes

Van Leeuwen ice cream, Chipotle guacamole, and Shake Shack burgers are just some of the NYC restaura

4 Tech-Savvy Tips to Prevent Kids from Getting Sick

Here are four ways technology and your smartphone can help prevent your kids from getting sick—and h

5 Tax-Related Things to Do When You Hire a Nanny

Here's what you need to know when hiring a nanny and becoming a household employer, including paying

What to Do with Your Kids this Winter in New York

Don't let the cold keep you and the kids cooped up at home in the winter. When cabin fever starts to

Thanksgiving Activities for Kids In Westchester and Rockland

Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will

Thanksgiving Activities for Kids on Long Island

Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will

Back-to-School Tips for Special Needs Families

It’s never too late to make sure your child is succeeding in school—especially if your child has spe

Working Parents Raising Gifted Children: Unique Methods for Enriching Their Lives

The first emotion that often comes to mind as a working parent with a gifted child is guilt. You mig

What is Parental Alienation? 10 Things to Watch For

In a divorce or separation, Parental Alienation—turning your children against your ex—though maybe u

The Benefits of a Bilingual, Immersion Education

There are myriad options for parents who want their children to learn a second (or third or fourth)

Why You Need a Will Regardless of Age and Wealth

You may think estate planning is just for the very rich or the very old. It’s not. Whether you have

Halloween Fun for Kids in Westchester and Rockland Counties

There's Halloween activities for families in Westchester all month! Kids are sure to have ghoulishly

Halloween Fun in Nassau County

A roundup of the best Halloween 2019 activities for kids and families in Nassau County, Long Island.

Halloween Fun in Suffolk County

A roundup of the best Halloween 2019 activities for kids in Suffolk County, on Long Island.

In the Magazine: September 2019

Our September issue is here to gear you and your kids up for the beginning of a new school year alon

Announcing the 2019 Cover Kids Grand-Prize Winners!

It’s official: You, dear readers, have cute kids! We knew picking finalists wasn’t going to be easy.

In the Magazine: August 2019

Our August issue is here to make sure the end of your summer is filled with fun, relaxation, and eve