Holiday Markets in NYC
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Homegrown Hero: Bronx Blogger Helps Dispel Special Needs Stigmas
Through her blog Autism Wonderland, Bronx writer Lisa Quinones, who is also the parent of a child wi
Camp Countdown: Keep In Touch as a Pen Pal
Summer camp may be over, but that doesn't mean your child has to stop communicating with their camp
25 Fun Things to Do in Manhattan this August
Our list of fun things to do with kids in NYC this August includes family shows, concerts, festivals
10 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this July
Our roundup of fun and low-cost things to do with kids in Manhattan this July includes a Global Fami
Camp Countdown: S'mores For Grown-Ups
While the kids are at camp having their summer fun, why don’t you indulge in your own nostalgic trea
10 Fun Things to Do in Manhattan this June
Find fun and low-cost things to do with your kids in Manhattan this June, including the Museum Mile
Actress Jessica Alba Hosted The Ultimate Baby Shower For A Local Queens Mom
Actress Jessica Alba hosted a baby shower to honor a local mom who’s making a difference. Floral Par
Nationwide Campout Kicks Off Summer
The National Wildlife Federation will sponsor The Great American Backyard Campout this June to encou
14 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this May
We've picked the top 14 things to do with your kids in Manhattan this May, including Super WHY on st
Ask The Expert: How Can I Help My Child Become A Strong Leader?
We all want our kids to stand out in a crowd, be the leader of the pack, and most of all, be confide
15 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this April
Our list of fun and low-cost things to do with kids in Manhattan this April includes Earth Day activ
Homegrown Heroes: The Gift of Friendship
The Circle of Friends promotes inclusion and friendship for kids and teens with special needs among
Three Ring Schoolhouse: Raising Kids In The Circus
Ever dream of running away with the circus? What about adding kids to the picture? If you've wondere
12 Fun Things to Do in Manhattan this March
Our list of 12 fun and low-cost things to do with kids in Manhattan this March includes the annual K
Easter Egg Hunts and More in Manhattan
Easter comes early this year, on March 31, but don't let the chilly weather stop you from getting in
Your Camp Experience vs. Your Child's Camp Experience
An ex-camper reflects on how camp has changed over the years, from activities to food to communicati
Fit Club in Fairfield Offers New Kids' Classes
Fit Club, a family-friendly gym that offers fitness classes for adults and kids, moved its new locat
23 Fun Things to Do in Manhattan this February
Our list of 23 fun and low-cost things to do with kids in Manhattan this February includes Valentine
Bring Camp Crafts Home with Friendship Bracelets
Keep your kids busy on bad-weather days with fun indoor activities like this camp-inspired craft: fr
Top Things to Do in Manhattan this January
Fun and low-cost things to do with kids in Manhattan in January 2013, including shows and seasonal e
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this December
Fun and low-cost (and free!) things to do with kids in Manhattan in December 2012, including holiday
Top 10 Things to Do in Manhattan this November
Ten fun and low-cost things to do with your family in Manhattan this November, including the Macy's
The Retreat in Suffolk Receives Federal Grant
Victims of domestic abuse and violence now have access to new resources with support from a federal
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this October
We've rounded up the top 5 events for kids and families in Manhattan this October, including the ret
New Program Teaches Young Children Music and Mandarin
Language Beans, a research-based program designed to teach young children Mandarin and music, uses l
Top Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this September
Our roundup of fun and free/low-cost things to do with kids in Manhattan this September includes the
Top Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this August
Our roundup of fun and free/low-cost things to do with kids in Manhattan this August includes the Fr
Take A Free Ferry Ride With Your Family This Summer
We've rounded up three options to quell your boat cravings in the past, suggesting cruises that leav
Top Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this July
Find free and low-cost things to do with kids in Manhattan this July, including fun family shows in
Top Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this June
Fun and free/low-cost things to do with your kids this June in Manhattan, including family-friendly
Three Ways to Hit the Open Water from the Heart of NYC
Have a craving for the open water this summer? Disney and Carnival Cruises and The Waterfront Museum
Spotlight On Lance Somerfeld of NYC Dads Group Boot Camp for New Dads
Co-founder of NYC Dads Group Boot Camp for New Dads and father of one, Lance Somerfeld shares how he
Kids from Hell's Kitchen Become NYC's Newest Playwrights
The 52nd Street Project theater collective gave 10 young kids from Hell's Kitchen the opportunity to
Top Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this May
Looking for fun and free/low-cost things to do with kids in Manhattan? Check out our roundup of top
Jewish Education for All Children
A 30-year-old program at a local synagogue in Wantagh provides Jewish Education and a bar/bat mitzva
Georgetown Cupcake Opens in SoHo
After four successful years in Washington, DC, Georgetown Cupcake has arrived in Manhattan.
Mini Israel Comes To Port Washington
Chabad of Port Washington will open Florence’s Mini-Israel in late April. The 3,000 square-foot indo
Everybody Can Cook
The Creative Kitchen founder Cricket Azima drew from personal experience to create a cooking class t
Top Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this April
Want to know what fun things are happening in Manhattan this April? Check out our list of 10 free an
Digital Field Camp Encourages Curiosity
Digital Field Camp will launch its first cycle in April and will then run four sessions this summer.
Learning by Doing at Brainy Academy
Brainy Academy opened on March 1. The Academy offers Brainy Montessori, Brainy Builders, and Brainy
Doc’s: Making Lacrosse Local
Doc’s league is the only program offering boys youth lacrosse in the Queens borough.
Sociable Kidz® Adds Summer Program, Girls-Only Class
Sociable Kidz®, a social group for children ages 4-15, has added two new programs to their schedule.
Teen Zumba Lets Kids Move Freely
A.P.E. Fitness has always allowed teens to participate in their Zumba classes, but now owner and ins
New Activities at Great Play
Great Play of Scarsdale recently added a slew of new activities to their line-up, including Parents’
Stepparent Survival Skills
Blending a family is a joy but can also be a challenge. Nicholas Strouse, director of Westport Famil
Teaching Kids How To Learn
FasTracKids, an early childhood education enrichment program founded in 1997, has 365 locations in 4
Karma Kids Yoga Lets Adults Join In
Karma Kids Yoga has opened a second location and begun to offer adult yoga classes.
The PIT Throws Broadway Birthday Bashes
The Peoples Improv Theater, known as The PIT, launched a new birthday party division in January 2012
Learning Social Skills with a Smile
socialsklz:-) is offering a new program called CLUBsocialsklz:-) that will be offered both in Manhat
Uproar Brings Art to Schools
Uproar Art, an all-purpose Brooklyn-based nonprofit art program for kids and teens, is launching a v
Sunshine Daycare Center: Hands On Learning, 7 Days A Week
Jennifer Jimenez opened Sunshine Daycare Center in February 2012 and plans to run it like a preschoo
New Boutique Offers Fancy Outfits for Kids
Dressing children for fancy occasions can be difficult and expensive. Vita Como, owner of brand new
A New Resource for New Moms
Patricia Reilly started Growing Up Babies, a newborn care consulting company, in November 2011 becau
Life Coaching With a Focus on Infertility, Pregnancy, and Motherhood
Sabrina Roffman, owner of Just for Women Life Coaching, wants to offer women support and guidance as
The Unicorn Project Will Provide Hope And Healing for Abuse Victims
Author and abuse survivor Angelica Harris plans to open a crisis center where women and teens suffer
Nonprofit Village Green Nursery of Bedford Village Celebrates 55 Years
The Village Green Nursery School of Bedford Village, the only nonprofit nursery school in the area,
More Summer Camp Fun for the Winter
As a way to combat the cold winter months and psych your kids (and yourself) up for summer that curr
Re-Create Summer Camp at Home this Winter
As winter descends, it can be tough to keep kids entertained indoors. Recreate summer camp activitie
A Cause To Celebrate
Build-A-Bear and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital teamed up with the New York Giants to host a
North Shore Performing Arts Center Spreads Holiday Cheer
North Shore Performing Arts Center visits two area nursing homes to perform for the residents, a 14-
Gold Material Expands To Kips Bay
Gold Material Montessori School, founded in 2004 as an independent private school, has expanded to t
No Name, No Rules, Just Art
This fall, for the first time in the history of In The Making, the Museum of Modern Art’s popular an
Swedish Style in NYC
Polarn O. Pyret, a clothing store founded in Sweden in 1976, recently opened two retail outlets in M
Lice Tamers Helps Clean Up
Lice Tamers, headed by seasoned lice remover and certified nurse practitioner Melissa Levin, will no
Music For The Kids
Candy Chiu and Thomas Bergeron, musicians and teachers who studied at Yale University, have opened T
Sweet Outfits, Sweet Store
For parents who feel like cute clothing options for baby boys are limited, My Sweet Pea, which opene
Magic For All Ages
MagiQuest, a popular live-action fantasy game, made its New York debut this past August at Fun City
Balloon Twisting Takes on a New Shape
Robert Moy started Brooklyn Balloon Company in October 2011. He offers party packages with themes ra
Sonic Soccer Kicks Off Winter Sessions
Sonic Soccer, an indoor soccer program run by Park Slope Day Camp Sports Academy, kicked off its fir
Intensive Therapy
Sensory Works Treatment Program in New Rochelle offers pediatric occupational therapy for children w
Beth Elohim’s Summer Dual Language Program
This summer Congregation Beth Elohim is offering a dual language group at their summer camp, CBE Kid
Express Workouts, Express Results
Susan Chung, sixth degree Master of Tae Kwon Do, mother of two, and co-owner of Bruce Chung Tae Kwon
