The Top 11 Water Parks for Families in the New York Area
These are the best indoor and outdoor water parks in NY, NJ, CT, and PA—all within a short drive fro...
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The Top 10 Spots to Go Berry Picking in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
It's berry picking season! These are all the best pick-your-own berry farms in upstate New York, Lon...
Where to Hike Trails in the New York Metro Area
Hiking is a great way to get out and enjoy the fresh air while remaining socially distant! Always ca...
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...
Top Weekend and Day Trip Destinations with Kids Around New York
Planning a weekend getaway with your kids near New York? We've got the top places to visit in New Yo...
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...
Best Hot Chocolate 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
The best ski mountains with kids ski lessons in New York and the slopes of Connecticut, New Jersey, ...
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...
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...
Kid-Friendly Museums in the New York Area
A comprehensive selection of kid-friendly museums in the New York City area, including Manhattan, Br...
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...
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...
Zoos, Nature Centers, and Botanical Gardens in the NYC Area
Explore zoos, nature centers, and botanical gardens in New York City, Long Island, Westchester Count...
Pumpkin Picking in the New York Metro Area
October is the perfect month to take an adventure to the farms and fields for a little pick-your-own...
Car Seat Inspection Sites in Rockland
Looking for a place in Rockland County that will safely install your child's car seat? These spots i...
2010 Nassau Coliseum Fair in Uniondale, NY
The 2010 Nassau Coliseum Fair, the largest event of its kind in the New York metro area, will take p...
Nationwide Campout Kicks Off Summer
The National Wildlife Federation will sponsor The Great American Backyard Campout this June to encou...
Where to Go Maple Sugaring Near NYC: Southeast NY and Connecticut
UPDATED Feb. 4, 2014: Maple sugaring is a favorite family activity during February and March in Sout...
Car Seat Inspection Sites in the NYC Area
Want to know where to get your child's car seat checked, to make sure it's meeting safety guidelines...
Three NYC and New Jersey Area Companies Make the Top 10 in Working Mother's 'Best Companies for Kids' List
Good news for working moms and dads in the NYC and New Jersey area who want to balance a successful ...
'Dance, Stretch, and Giggle' With The Ohmies: Morning Wish Garden!
Interactive musical performers The Ohmies invite kids to "dance, stretch, and giggle" their way to t...
Five Fabulous Life Lessons Kids Learn from The Ohmies
Kiddie musical theater troupe The Ohmies expertly pack valuable life lessons and healthy tips into e...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Chore Wars, Romantic Moments, and Messy Monsters
From our September print issues: check out our latest roundup of thoughtful, observant, and laugh-ou...
Local Students Organize Rockland County's First Public Advocacy Roundtable Discussion
College students from Rockland County, New York, met with area officials, including Senator David Ca...
Organize Your Kids Schedules with the FREE NYC School Calendar App
A Child Grows in Brooklyn tells us how to keep track of your child's school schedule with the handy ...
Dental Advice for Kids
Read on for expert dental advice to keep your kids smiling bright. Local dentists and orthodontists ...
What To Do if Your Child Has a Sprain, Broken Bone, or Growing Pains
Check out these helpful reference points from Dr. Miriam Stoppard for what to do if your child has a...
Teaching Your Kids to Live in the Moment
Summer fun doesn't have to end when the back-to-school ads come on TV. According to Dr. Susan Bartel...
13 Tips for Finding an Honest Mechanic
When taking your car in for repair, many mechanics will count on your lack of automotive expertise, ...
Autonomy
Robin Gorman Newman from Motherhood Later discusses how she gives her young son a sense of independe...
How To Monitor Change in Your Special Needs Child's Diagnosis
Though your special needs child may have been diagnosed in early childhood, it's possible that after...
Volunteer Events on 9/11: Helping Homeless Americans
Get your kids involved in a Family-to-Family sponsored volunteer project on September 11 to help hom...
Ask the Experts: How Can I Keep My Child Physically Active During the School Year?
Keith and Jyl Camhi, founders of the children's gym Great Play, offer parents five easy ways to keep...
Homemade Kale Chips Recipe from Weelicious.com
Try baking these delicious and healthy homemade kales chips for your kids rather than potato chips.....
Chocolate Tofu Pudding Recipe from Weelicious.com
Kids will never realize there’s protein-packed tofu in this chocolate pudding recipe from Weelicious...
How to Make Easy & Healthy School Lunches for Your Kids: Tips & Recipes from Weelicious.com
Here are a few tips on how to give your kids healthy (and economical!) school lunches. Easy recipes ...
Family Travel: Historic Philadelphia
Visit the historical city of Philadelphia with your family, which is not only just around the corner...
School Lunches: Easy and Economical Tips from Weelicious.com
Here are a few bonus tips from Catherine McCord and Weelicious.com on how to make school lunch fun, ...
Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather Recipe from Weelicious.com
Send your kids off with sliced fresh fruit or berries, applesauce, or this easy and healthy homemade...
Red Beet & White Bean Hummus Recipe from Weelicious.com
Make this healthy hummus snack for your kids rather than giving them packaged dips or a cheese and c...
Rockland County Girl Scout Earns Gold Award for 'Pillows for Pink' Project
Rachel Broudy of West Nyack, a member of Pearl River Troop 40578 Girl Scouts Heart of Hudson, earned...
Degrassi Stars Stop by Hudson Youth Leadership Academy at SUNY Rockland Community College
Actors Dalmar Abuzeid and Raymond Ablack, stars of Teen Nick's "Degrassi" TV show, stopped by the se...
10 Habits of Happy Couples
Relationship expert Laurie Puhn, the author of "Fight Less, Love More," lists 10 tips for how to bes...
Maintaining Friendships During Motherhood
Although it can be all too easy to identify only as "mom" after having a child, it's equally importa...
Ask the Expert: How Do I Explain a Special Needs Diagnosis to My Child?
We asked Melanie Pearl, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist ba...
Tips To Turn Your Child Into A Better Reader
As back-to-school season approaches, learn tips and tricks to help your child become a better reader...
Turn a Birthday Party into a Pajama Party for Charity
Why not make your child’s next birthday party a sleepover for a good cause? See how the Pajama Progr...
Becoming a Free-Range Parent
A recent post by one of our favorite bloggers, Maureen Eich VanWalleghan, one of the writers behind ...
Why It's Important For Siblings to Cheer Each Other On
In her new book "Tending the Family Heart," Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker discusses why it's important f...
How To Encourage Siblings to Attend Each Other's Events
In her new book "Tending the Family Heart," Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker lists a few easy ways to encou...
Me and My Girl
Jamie Levine, a Long Island-based blogger from Motherhood Later, writes of the unexpected amount of ...
Stuff We Like: Best-Dressed Baby Products
Check out these stylish clothes, shoes, and accessories for mom, dad, and baby including adorable be...
Scribble Press Partners With Faber-Castell USA in Story Contest
Scribble Press and Faber-Castell welcome young artists and writers to enter their Faber-Castell Scri...
Topps Company Introduces the My City New York City Sticker Book
The Topps Company has introduced a new sticker book that will make even the most seasoned New Yorker...
Vegan Berry Cupcakes Recipe
Try vegan baker and author of "Quick and Easy Vegan Bake Sale," Carla Kelly's vegan berry-infused cu...
Vegan Buttercream Recipe
Try vegan baker and author of "Quick and Easy Vegan Bake Sale," Carla Kelly's delicious vegan butter...
Food & Nutrition: Fun Recipes, Time-Saving Tips, & Creative Ideas
Find tons of recipes like buttermilk pancakes, watermelon donuts, holiday treats, and healthy altern...
Visiting Children's Literature Landmarks in New York City
Help bring your child's favorite books to life by taking them to kid lit landmarks all over New York...
Baby Meets City Mom Blogger Suggests the Best NYC-Based Books for Kids
Ellen Schmidt, the blogger behind Baby Meets City, tells us her favorite New York City-based books f...
A Guide to Hiking and Climbing with Kids in the NYC Area
Hiking in the great outdoors and rock climbing -- whether indoors or out -- are both wonderful oppor...
Hiking and Nature Trails in Upstate New York
Upstate New York is rife with mountains, forests, falls, state parks, nature preserves, sanctuaries,...
A Parent's Guide to Rock Climbing and Hiking With Kids
Have your kids put down the video game controls and keep them active by going rock climbing up a cli...
New Spider-Man Musical Brings the Action to Broadway
After much media attention and the longest preview period in Broadway history, the epic new musical ...
Does Your Baby Look Like a Celebrity?
Does your baby look like a celebrity? Enter the Baby Shorts Celebrity Lookalike contest to win a $10...
How Your Children's Friends Affect Their Grades
Your child's friends and relationships have more of an effect on his schoolwork and grades than you ...
Tix & Picks Presents: Free Tickets to See the Brooklyn Cyclones
We're giving away free tickets to see the Brooklyn Cyclones in action! ...
Relationship Expert Laurie Puhn to Appear on FOX's 'Father Albert' Show
Our relationship columnist Laurie Puhn, Westchester mom and author of the bestseller "Fight Less, Lo...
Allergy Free Gluten-Free Fried Chicken Recipe
Check out Brooklyn Allergy Mom's recipe for gluten-free fried chicken. ...
Allergy Free Pancake Recipe
Check out Brooklyn Allergy Mom's recipe for delicious allergy free pancakes....
Allergy Free & Our Allergic History
Brooklyn Allergy Mom writes about learning to work around her child's allergies. ...
All You Need to Know About Summertime Safety
The experts at PM Pediatrics discuss the best ways to stay safe from dehydration, sunburn, and bug b...
Tiny Threat: Ticks Pose Serious Health Hazards
Summertime is the perfect season for camping, gardening, hiking, and picnicking, but carries the ris...
Ask the Expert: How to Make Your Child's Birthday Party a Success for Everyone Involved
A local Youth Rabbi presents two easy ways to make your child's next birthday party or special occas...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Bullies, Being a Savvy Auntie, and Troublesome Trips to the Beach
From our August print issues: check out our latest roundup of thoughtful, observant, and laugh-out-l...
How to Store and Freeze Baked Goods
Carla Kelly, vegan baker and author of "Quick and Easy Vegan Bake Sale," offers tips on the best way...
10 Best Children's Books About NYC History
Check out these great books for kids, from beginner to advanced readers, that use New York City as t...
Ask the Expert: How Valuable are Singing Lessons for Kids?
If a child doesn't seem to have a natural talent for singing, are voice lessons really worth it? Pro...
Fabric Lady Opens in Congers NY
The Fabric Lady, a fabric and sewing supply store in Congers, New York, opened in April, offering se...
Sprouting Learners Daycare Opens in Nanuet NY
At Sprouting Learners, a new preschool and daycare center in Nanuet, New York, teachers encourage ch...
Helping Kids Pediatrics Opens in New City NY
Doctors Stanley and Elizabeth Jacob opened Helping Kids Pediatrics, a private pediatric practice in ...
How Takeout Saved My Marriage
Laurie Puhn, relationship expert and couples mediator, recalls how an outing to get Chinese food was...
5 Reasons Why Sports Make You a Better Mom
Avid athlete and author of "Run Like a Girl," Mina Samuels shares why sports and working out are imp...
Children and Technology: Three Steps to Ensure your Kids are Being Safe and Responsible Online, On the Computer, and While Using Social Media.
As technology becomes more important in everyone's lives (parents and kids alike), it is important t...
7 Tips from an Occupational Therapist on Teaching Kids Basic Self-Care Skills
This is how to help kids master age-appropriate self-care tasks like dressing themselves, using zipp...
How to Make Chores Fun
Silvana Clark, aka The Fun Consultant, offers parents creative tips on how to make chores fun - or a...
Stuff We Like: Summer Must-Haves
Check out the must-have products this summer, including a lightweight but strong line of mesh beach ...
Elementary Students in Piermont NY Donate 556,000 Can Tabs to Ronald McDonald House
Third grade students from Tappan Zee Elementary School in Piermont, NY, collected more than a half m...
Five Tips for Avoiding a Cesarean
Although caesarean births are quite common, there are still medical risks involved for mom and the b...
Healthier Alternatives for Your Fourth of July Cookout
The experts at BistroMD discuss healthier alternatives for your Fourth of July feast. ...
X Games for Kids
If your kids catch "extreme sports" fever after watching the X Games, don't worry. Skateboarding and...
What to do When Your Child is Being a Playground Bully
Rebecca Kammerer from Parents "R" Talking and Patch.com talks about what to do if you discover that ...
The Squeaky Kid Gets the Attention
Rebecca Kammerer from Parents "R" Talking and Patch.com talks about treating siblings differently an...
Tips for Hiring an In-Home Childcare Provider
Rebecca Kammerer from Parents "R" Talking and Patch.com lists her tips for finding a great in-home c...
Collegiate Women Sports Awards Announces in New York City that Basketball Player from University of Connecticut, Maya Moore, Makes History by Winning the Honda-Broderick Cup Two Years in a Row
Maya Moore, University of Connecticut basketball star and current forward for the WNBA Minnesota Lyn...
The Berenstain Bears' New Musical Brings Laughs and Life Lessons to NYC Kids
"The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters the Musical" hits Manhattan after a 35-city theater to...
New Set of Federal Safety Standards for Cribs Now in Effect
After over 3,500 reports of crib safety incidents, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is joining...
Early Intervention Reimbursement Bill Passes NY Assembly and State
New York Assemblywoman Amy Paulin's legislation to increase insurance payments to counties for early...
Is Your Child Being Bullied Online? 4 Questions Every Parent Should Be Asking About Cyberbullying
Keep your child safe from cyberbullying with the following tips. ...
Expert Tips for Pregnant Women Navigating New York City
Are you pregnant? Check out these tips for navigating New York City in comfort. ...
