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22 Charity Walks in the NYC Area That Raise Money for Good Causes
Teach your kids compassion and the value of volunteerism. There are many annual fundraising walks in...
These are the 21 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...
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022 Lineup Is Here!
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to NYC for 2022, with safety protocols aligned with t...
New York Botanical Garden’s Train Show and Christmas Lights Return this Year
The New York Botanical Garden train show and GLOW, the botanical garden's Christmas lights, are retu...
These Are Best Things to Do with Kids in NYC That Are Open Now
A list of the things to do with kids that are open in NYC now, including the High Line, Central Park...
These NY Museums Will Offer Free Admission On Smithsonian Magazine’s Annual Museum Day
Smithsonian magazine has announced that Saturday, Sept. 18 will be the annual Museum Day, and you ca...
What's Happening in the NY Metro Area This Month?
We've rounded up what's new at the businesses that make your lives easier as parents, from karate cl...
Easy Ways You Can Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in NYC This Year
Here are some fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the NYC area. ...
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 Black History Month in the New York Area
UPDATED JANUARY 2021: Celebrate and honor Black History Month this February by attending one of thes...
22 Role Models for Girls That Will Empower Your Kids
Here are 22 role models for girls that any kid can look to for inspiration and motivation. ...
11 At-Home Valentine’s Day Ideas for a Pandemic Date Night
Here are some at-home valentine's day ideas for the perfect date night in a pandemic. ...
College Board Will No Longer Offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT Essay
College Board announced a variety of changes to the SAT exams for the 2020-2021 school year. ...
Six Flags Great Adventure Adds Drive-Thru Holiday Light Experience
UPDATED NOV. 23, 2020: Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ will offer a drive-thru holiday ligh...
5 Staycation Ideas in NYC Your Kids Will Love
Since traveling is off the list for the holidays, plan a staycation in NYC instead! Here are five st...
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...
Halloween Movies for Kids and Families
If your kids like a little spookiness along with their tricks and treats, this list of scary (but no...
The NYC Department Of Ed Is Offering Free Meals for Families in NYC
Three free meals for kids are available per day from the NYC Department of Education at over 400 loc...
This Is Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park
The Nickelodeon theme park at American Dream has 27 rides, a ropes course, a children’s play structu...
Lakeside at Prospect Park Reopens to the Public
Lakeside at Prospect Park officially reopens to the public on Saturday, Aug. 1 with modified hours f...
Live Coronavirus Updates for Parents and Kids in the New York Metro Area
UPDATED DAILY: Live updates on coronavirus developments in the New York metro area, as well as tips ...
This is How to Get Free Books for Kids
These 12 sites are offering free books, e-books, and magazines for kids to have fun reading at home ...
LGBTQ+ Support and Community Centers for Families in the New York Area
Finding support and community can seem difficult for young people trying to figure out their identit...
How Your Child Can Chat with Favorite Princesses and Superheroes
Here are eight companies that offer Zoom and FaceTime video calls with princesses, superheroes, vide...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Host its First Virtual Teens Take The Met!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is taking its Teens Take The Met! event virtual on Friday, May 29. Yo...
2020 Young Inventor Challenge Now Open to Kids Across the Country
The CHITAG Young Inventor Challenge is now open to kid inventors across the country. 2010-2011 winne...
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 ...
NYC Health Department Warns Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Is Possibly Linked to Coronavirus in Children
Kawasaki disease is categorized by persistent fever and is possibly linked to Coronavirus, according...
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...
Six Flags Great Adventure's Drive-Through Safari to Open May 30
UPDATED May 20: Six Flags Great Adventure is opening its safari for a drive-through experience that ...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Disney Now Makes Cloth Face Masks for Kids and Adults
Disney now makes reusable, cloth face masks for kids and adults with themes like Star Wars, Mickey a...
Governor Cuomo Announces New York Schools Will Remain Closed for the Remainder of the Year
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all New York schools will remain closed for the remainder of th...
NYC Public Schools are Dropping Traditional Grades for K-8 Students due to Coronavirus Closings
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that NYC public schools will be dropping traditional grades for stude...
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 ...
The Front Steps Project Captures Brooklyn Families to Benefit Covid Relief Funds
Adina Lerner brought the Front Steps Project to Brooklyn to capture real life families in quarantine...
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 Navigate Coronavirus Hospitalization for Your Child with Special Needs
The Self-Advocacy Association of New York's new guidebook will help you understand your child with s...
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 ...
Look Up Self-Reported Coronavirus Cases in Your Area with this Map
Facebook just created an interactive map that allows you to see self-reported coronavirus cases in e...
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 ...
Here’s How Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Affect Your Child with Special Needs
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team II has proposed $2.5 billion in cuts to the state’s M...
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...
Sesame Workshop Expands Initiative to Help Parents and Children with Coronavirus Anxiety
In March, Sesame Workshop unveiled its Caring for Each Other Initiative, and has built upon it to in...
This is How Parents Can Combat Stress During Quarantine
Here are 10 ways parents can reduce stress during quarantine and stay sane, including me time for mo...
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...
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...
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...
How to Find a Babysitter or Nanny Right Now
Need to find a last-minute babysitter in the New York area? Don’t panic! We live in an area where fi...
Trolls World Tour Launching at LEGO Discovery Center Westchester Until May 3
With all the news swirling about the coronavirus’s impact on New York, we could all use a little goo...
Academy of Holy Angels Students Recognized in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Isabella Dail of Saddle River, Natasha Dhanrajani of Bardonia, and Gian Lee of Englewood Cliffs, thr...
Two NYC Students Discover a New Species of Sea Anenomes
Cherie Qu of Bayside and Sadie Burke of Staten Island were featured as co-authors on a study publish...
Six Flags in Jackson, NJ Will Earn Certified Autism Center™ Designation
Six Flags Great Adventure announced on Feb. 6 that all 26 locations will earn a Certified Autism Cen...
New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium Is Looking for Junior Rangers
New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium, which will be opening at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ this sp...
Submit Art to Montefiore Nyack’s Contest for Its Pediatric Unit
Montefiore Nyack Hospital invites Rockland kids ages 5-18 to submit original artwork with a theme of...
American Kennel Club Launches Dog-Focused Math App for Kids
The American Kennel Club recently launched the AKC Math Agility App, which is designed to teach kids...
American Girl and Hearing Loss Association of America Team Up to Raise Awareness of Hearing Loss
American Girl and Hearing Loss Association of America announced they are teaming up in honor of new ...
Parent and Child NYC to Add Classes for Children 5 and Younger
Parent and Child NYC is adding new classes for children ages 5 and younger, slated to begin in Janua...
Music Together With Music and Me Revamps Early Education Curriculum
The fall, Music Together with Music and Me introduced Music Together In School Songbooks an CDs to s...
The Cathedral School Launches Technology Program, Welcomes Head of School
The Cathedral School on the Upper East Side started a technology program this school year which uses...
Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Rockland
We asked some of our Rockland and Bergen county partners to provide photos of the activities that go...
Academy of Holy Angels Names 2020 HOBY Representative Students
Katherine Day, Brooke Hess, and Ria Jani were chosen to represent the Academy of the Holy Angels at ...
9 Unique Ways Your Kid Can Earn Scholarships for College
For many parents, nothing is more important than ensuring their kids receive a college education. Bu...
747 Sensory-Friendly 'Santa Cares' Events Happening Across the Country This Season
This year, Autism Speaks and Cherry Hill Programs have partnered to offer 747 sensory-friendly “Sant...
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids In Westchester and Rockland
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will...
Red Panda Cubs Make Their Debut at the Prospect Park Zoo
Two male red panda cubs are soon to make their public debut at Prospect Park Zoo! They were born ove...
3 Important Ways Vaping Impacts Your Kid’s Health
Vaping has exploded in the teenage population around the country. Although these products were origi...
How to Fully Secure Your Home This Holiday Season
With the holidays just around the corner, apartment doormats and front stoops will soon be stacked w...
New Data Shows Kids Are Struggling with Reading—How You Can Help
If your child is having a hard time learning to read or you’re worried she might fall behind, the Na...
Why Your Teenager Is Driving You Crazy
You probably know that some bad behavior often comes with having a teenager–whether it’s making choi...
Do You Need a Special Education Attorney?
You know when your child with special needs isn’t receiving the education that is right for him. May...
Groups Launch #SaveCDPA Coalition to Preserve Program for New Yorkers with Special Needs
More than a dozen New York organizations committed to preserving the Consumer Directed Personal Assi...
3 Ways to Get Involved in Hindi’s Libraries and Give Back Through Books
Shortly after Hindi Kanarfogel passed away from complications of Crohn’s disease last year, her husb...
Smile More Dentistry Provided Free Dental Care to Residents of Bergenfield NJ on October 8
Drs. Mariliza LaCap and Darren Tong hosted their annual Day of Free Dentistry event on October 8, pr...
New Sesame Street Initiative Helps Kids Understand Addiction
Sesame Street will return for its 50th season this year and has just launched a new initiative, Sesa...
How to Tour Colleges with Your Kids–And Stay on Budget
Beginning to look into colleges can be overwhelming for both you and your teen. It can be even more ...
Further Music School in Forest Hills Introduces Early Education Program
This summer, Further Music School in Forest Hills location introduced the Further Fruits program, a ...
My Gym Opens in Cobble Hill
On Aug. 9, My Gym opened on the corner of Smith Street and Baltic Street in Cobble Hill. The 56 hund...
U.S. News & World Report Names Montefiore Nyack Hospital a High Performing Hospital for COPD
Montefiore Nyack Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News...
Sherri Alpert, D.M.D. Receives Implant Certification
Sherri Alpert, D.M.D., owner of Dental Wellness of Suffern, received official certification for dent...
Powerhouse Dance Center Moves to Accommodate More Students
Powerhouse Dance Center, previously located in West Haverstraw, moved to a new location in Stony Poi...
UNO® Braille Now Available for Kids With Visual Impairments
Mattel announced the debut of UNO® Braille, the first UNO card deck that would be accessible for pla...
How to Work with Your Nanny While You Work from Home
For moms and dads who work at home, establishing rules with the nanny can be difficult. Because you'...
LEGOLAND New York Resort Will Open July 4, 2020
LEGOLAND New York Resort just announced it will open its doors to the public on July 4, 2020, just i...
5 Tips to Keep Your Baby Safe While She Sleeps
As a parent, one of your top priorities is undoubtedly making sure that your baby is safe while she ...
Speech Therapy Clinic in Stony Point Expands Mommy and Me Classes
Now You're Talking Speech Therapy Comprehensive Services is a practice launched in Stony Point by lo...
5 Tips to Help You Save for Your Kids' College
Every parent wonders how they can best save for their kids’ college plans, but preparing for college...
5 Tips to Help Kids Be Kind and Compassionate from PBS Kids
We all remember Mr. Rogers and his lessons about how to be a good neighbor–lessons that live on even...
New Beverage Guidelines Detail Exactly What Kids Should and Should Not Be Drinking
Healthy Eating Research, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program that supports research on policy, ...
Studio Jacked in Nanuet is Offering a Hip Hop Program for Students with Special Needs
Owner of Studio Jacked Dance Company in Nanuet Jackie Galgano created a hip hop dance program for st...
Montefiore Nyack Hospital New Moms Circle Support Group Series Kicks Off This Month
Healthy moms, babies and families are the focus of Montefiore Nyack Hospital’s New Moms Circle Suppo...