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After-School Programs & Classes for Children in Rockland County
Looking for after school classes and programs in Rockland NY? We have a list of the best after schoo...
Music Lessons for Kids in Rockland County, NY
Looking to sign your child up for music lessons in Rockland? We have a list of some of the top music...
After-School Art Classes & Programs for Kids in Rockland County
After-school creative and visual arts classes in Rockland County offer children the freedom to expre...
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 Ski and Snowboard in the Northeast
The best ski mountains with kids ski lessons in New York and the slopes of Connecticut, New Jersey, ...
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area
This is a list of the best bowling alleys for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens....
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...
Everything You Need to Know About Campgrounds in New York
Here are 19 campgrounds in New York your family can go visit for a weekend getaway and tips for camp...
Sports Classes & Fitness for Kids in Rockland & Bergen County, NJ
UPDATED January 2020: Keep your child active with sports and fitnesses classes in Rockland and Berge...
Tips for Balancing Life as a Mom and a Business Owner
Expert advice on how to juggle motherhood and owning a business....
How Can I Get My Kids Interested in Art?
Six things parents can do with their kids to get the children interested in art....
The Benefits of Kids Taking Swim Classes
Why kids should learn to swim at a young age....
Teens Can Caddy Their Way to 4-Year College Scholarship
Caddying is not only a way to learn valuable skills, it can also earn teens a 4-year college scholar...
Understanding the Needs of Gifted Children: Tips for Raising, Motivating, and Teaching
If you have a bright child who seems to be losing interest in school, it may not be because they do ...
Music May Help Babies Develop Better Speech Skills
In a study published by the journal PNAS, researchers found that 9-month-old babies that listened to...
Student Artwork Exhibit Is Now on Display at the Guggenheim Museum
A Year with Children is an annual exhibit, now in its 45th year, that showcases the artwork of New Y...
How Can Parents Help Their Child Develop Reading Proficiency?
Developing strong reading skills early sets an important foundation for school success....
Dance Studio Expands Competitive Program to Include Younger Kids
The competitive dance program at Vicki's Dance Studio in New City, is now open to children 5 and old...
Laser Tag Play Places in the New York Area
If your kids enjoy laser tag, visit one of these fun laser tag play places for kids in NYC and the N...
Take a Free Music Lesson During Teach Music America Week
Keep Music Alive, an organization that advocates music education, is celebrating Teach Music America...
American Youth Soccer Organization Bans Heading for Young Players
The American Youth Soccer Organization recently announced a change to its rules regarding heading th...
Teachers Use New Hudson River Bridge to Spark Interest in STEM
As the area's first new bridge in more than 50 years arises across the Hudson River, local educators...
7 Chocolate-Making Classes in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Make your own chocolate! These classes are great for kids and adult chocolate lovers....
New Performing Arts Center Opens in the Bergen-Rockland Area
Acting up Performing Arts Center opened on Jan. 24 in Rockland County....
Not Your Sister's Ballet Class
The School at Steps offers a For Boys Only (F.B.O.) class to boys ages 4-5 to introduce dance as a m...
New Dance Center Opens in Nyack
So. Broadway Dance Company opened last September to bring the art of dance to Nyack residents. ...
NYC’s First German Dual Language Program Now Accepting Applications
P.S. 17 Hendy D. Woodworth in Williamsburg, is the city’s first German dual language program and is ...
Indoor Go-Karting Coming to Palisades Center Mall
Autobahn Indoor Speedway, indoor go-karting attraction, to open late Jan. or early Feb. at Palisades...
Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Adds 27 Young Reporters
Scholastic News Kids Press Corps announced on November 17,2015, that it has added 27 new student rep...
First Lady to Honor NYC’s Rosie’s Theater Kids
Rosie’s Theater Kids will be given the 2015 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award on Nov....
Girls & STEM: Overcoming the Hurdles
What parent can do to encourage girls to continue pursuing their STEM (science, technology, engineer...
At What Age Should I Enroll My Child in a Sports Class?
Mina Rochel Marsow, owner of Prospect Gymnastics, shares the earliest age at which it is most benefi...
Gyms with Child Care in the New York Area
Want the flexibility of working out at the gym without having to look over your shoulder every minut...
Dance Studio Opens Second Location in New City
Steel Toes Dance Studio, originally based in West Nyack, is opening a new studio location in New Cit...
Why Is My Child Struggling with Algebra?
It's common for a child who was a strong math student to struggle when he or she starts algebra. Her...
What Can I Do if My Child Is Struggling with Multiplication?
Use these tricks to help your child who is struggling to learn the multiplication tables....
Best-Selling Author Offers Writing Classes in Nyack
Award-winning and best-selling author Peter Danish founded Danish Writing Academy in Nyack, where he...
Coupé Theatre Studio Moves to New Location
Coupé Theatre Studio, a performing arts and dance studio in Rockland County, is moving to a new, lar...
Is Your Kid Lego Obsessed? No Worries!
While the little bricks hurt when you step on them barefoot, the are a beneficial toy for your kids ...
What to Look for in a Dance Studio
Keep these questions in mind when choosing a new dance studio for your child. A good studio will fos...
What Math Homework Will My Child Have?
Let’s face it: Some of us are clueless about math, let alone the “new” math children are learning in...
Bergen Instructor Offers Yoga Parties
Soul Practice Yoga, owned and operated by Sally Rodriguez Hamm, certified yoga instructor, now offer...
Your Guide to Kids' Classes in the NYC Area
Find after-school classes and activities for kids in the NYC area, including sports and fitness clas...
How Can I Help My Child Overcome Math Homework Frustration?
Robert Bernstein, owner of Mathnasium of Bay Ridge, shares what parents can do to help their child w...
Congers Studio Hosts Its First Dance Camp
Surge Studio, a studio that offers dance classes and birthday parties in Congers, will host its firs...
Full STEAM Ahead! Science, Math & Art Programs for Kids Abound in NY Area
We've rounded up a bunch of STEM (nay, STEAM!) programs for kids in the NYC area, including classes ...
10 Fun Fitness Trends for Kids
It's important for kids to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, so why not make it fu...
New Jersey Gymnastics Facility Offers Open Gym Time
Paragon School of Artistic Gymnastics will begin offering open gym time in July. The gymnastics faci...
Pinot's Palette Expands Paint Classes to Children
Pinot's Palette, which originally began offering paint-and-drink classes for adults, will begin offe...
Queens of Lacrosse Empowers Girls Through Lax
Queens of Lacrosse is the only all-girls lax program in the borough of Queens, NYC. The program was ...
Martial Arts and Fitness Center Expands Location, Adds Classes
Panth3rs, a Suffern fitness facility for kids and adults, recently expanded its facility into the lo...
West Rock Indoor Re-Opens Turf Area of Facility
West Rock Indoor, which offers basketball and baseball classes in the winter for kids, recently re-o...
My Gym Nanuet Receives Face-Lift Under New Owner
My Gym Nanuet, a fitness center for children in Nanuet, recently came under new ownership, and is no...
Yogapalooza Children's Show Hosted by Bari Koral Debuts on Z Living
Yogapalooza, a new yoga-based TV show for kids on the Z Living network, stars musician Bari Koral, w...
Local Swim Lessons for Children with Special Needs
Below is a list of local swim programs in Westchester County, Fairfield County, and New York City to...
Children with Special Needs Can Learn to Play Piano
IF you thought piano lessons were not an option for your child with special needs, think again. Kris...
Teaching Children With Special Needs How To Swim
Water safety is crucial for all children, especially those with special needs, as drowning is the le...
Children’s Boutique Relocates, Offers Classes and Parties
My Sweet Pea, a children and infant boutique, recently moved to a new location in New City. The stor...
The Clover Hill School in Norwalk Celebrates Its 10th Year
The Clover Hill School, a Waldorf school for preschool and kindergarten-age children based in Norwal...
JCC Rockland Expands Dance Program, Adds Musical Theater
West Nyack-based JCC Rockland is expanding its dance program by welcoming Debi Klein as an instructo...
Help Your Child Choose the Right Extracurricular Activities
Can we nurture our children, their interests, and their chances of Ivy League acceptance all at the ...
Why I Chose Stage Crew Over Acting
A high school student and theater lover explains why he has chosen to work behind the curtain in the...
10 Tips to Help Kids Ace Theater Auditions
Is your child trying out for a school play or community theater show? Get tips from casting director...
Pro Tips for Kids Auditioning for Broadway Roles
For kids who want to audition for professional acting roles on Broadway or even in TV or film, we've...
Rockland Soccer Academy to Offer Lessons in New City
Rockland Soccer Academy, a soccer program for young children, plans to offer fall soccer programs fo...
Composer Joe Delia Shares Passion for Music through Teaching
Musician and tv and film composer Joe Delia, who is also a member of Thieves, is now offering piano,...
How to Find a Talent Agent or Manager for Your Child Actor
Are you looking for a talent agent or manager for your budding child actor? Here are five tried-and-...
Triathlons for Kids: How to Get Them Race-Ready
More and more parents are pushing their bodies in fun and healthy ways, from 5Ks to mud runs, inspir...
New Mini Golf at Children’s Museum of the East End
The Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE)will debut a new nine-hole mini golf course over Memoria...
Tips for Learning How to Rollerblade®
Is your child learning to Rollerblade®? Here are a few tips to ensure a great first skating experien...
Ask the Expert: How to Choose a Bike Helmet
Bike riding is a great warm-weather activity, and wearing a helmet is the most important part of bik...
Concussion Risk in Soccer is As High As in Football
Although soccer isn't a high-contact sport like football, children who play soccer are just as likel...
Tips for Safe Ice-Skating
Dr. Attilio Pensavalle gives safety tips on preventing ice-skating injuries when taking your kids ic...
Rules of Engagement for Responsible Coaches on Social Media
ResponsibleSports.com shares 10 social media guidelines for coaches to follow when interacting with ...
Hillsdale Art Studio Adds Parent-Child Art Club
Abrakadoodle, which offers art classes, camps, and parties for children in Hillsdale, recently began...
Meet Fairfield Resident Julie Chu of the 2014 U.S. Women's Hockey Team
Julie Chu, a resident of Fairfield, CT, is competing on Team USA's Women's ice hockey team for the 2...
Introducing the Close-to-Home Olympic Athletes
Of the more than 200 athletes on Team USA competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, we...
Unique Art Studio for Kids Opens in Orangeburg
Art Adventure, an art studio that offers art classes for children in Rockland County, recently opene...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Help My Child Balance Piano Practice and Homework?
The director of a local music school offers tips on how to help kids balance piano practice with the...
Ask the Expert: Advice for Coaching Your Child's Team
Soccer Friends USA co-owner and coach Sean Peckett kicks up great advice for coaching youth sports t...
Ask the Expert: Should My Child Specialize in One Sport?
Wondering if your child is too young to specialize in one sport? Monica Holmes, founder of a youth f...
Ask the Expert: How Should a Parent Respond When a Child wants to Quit his Sports Team?
Sometimes kids outgrow a sport, and that's okay. We asked the owner of Soccer by Coach Fher how to n...
A Parent’s Guide to Handling Tricky Coach Situations
Sometimes, it's the coaches and not the kids who need a lesson in good sportsmanship. One therapist ...
New City Classes Help Young Thespians Develop Skills
Clarkstown Theatre Company recently opened its acting school in New City. The company offers theater...
14th Street Y Offers Fitness Classes for Kids with Special Needs
The 14th Street Y in NYC's East Village offers the KOL Program, which includes sports, fitness, move...
Bossy Frog Band Leader Offers Music Classes, Music Therapy
In addition to releasing The Bossy Frog Band's new album "15 Songs Every Kid Should Know (and will L...
'Eat Smart, Play Safe' Campaign Promotes Healthy Lifestyles for Kids
Pop Warner Little Scholars and DSM Nutritional Products have partnered to raise awareness of the imp...
Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
Nutritionist Robin Werner shares nutrition guidelines for young athletes and active children, as wel...
Rockland Chinese School Moves to Rockland Country Day School Campus
The Chinese American Cultural Association of Rockland’s Rockland Chinese School now offers its class...
West Rock Indoor Offers Tennis Academy for Kids and Teens
West Rock Indoor Sports and Entertainment Complex now offers Tennis Academy to help children ages 4-...
Ask the Expert: How Does Yoga Help Kids with Special Needs?
Lindsay Malejko, co-founder of Prasanthi Studio in Westchester, explains how yoga can benefit kids w...
Swimming Lessons and Programs for Kids in Rockland County, NY
A list of swimming program options for kids in the NYC suburbs, covering Rockland County, including ...
Teen Athletes Need Balanced Diets to Perform Their Best
To perform well in sporting events and support healthy development, teen athletes need to eat balanc...
What Active Teens Should Be Eating
Teens, especially teen athletes, have special nutrition needs. Here's a guide to feeding your teen a...
Theater Classes and Programs in Fairfield County, CT
UPDATED JULY 2015: Enroll your child in theater classes in Fairfield County. There are tons of perfo...
Theater Classes and Programs for Kids in Queens, NY
UPDATED JULY 2015: Enroll your child in theater classes in Queens, NY. There are tons of performing ...
Tennis Lessons and Programs in Queens, NY
UPDATED JULY 2015: Find tennis courts and tennis professionals in Queens to teach your child how to ...
Martial Arts, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do Classes for Kids in Rockland County, NY
UPDATED JULY 2015: A great after-school activity for children is martial arts, where they'll learn l...
