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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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...
Halloween Crafts for Kids: Our 40 Favorite DIY Ideas for Spooky Season
Get into the Halloween spirit with these fun Halloween crafts for kids, many of which can be created...
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...
How to Spend the Day at New York Botanical Garden with Your Kids
The New York Botanical Garden is a fun destination for families, with a children's adventure garden ...
Why the Bronx Zoo is an Awesome Family Destination
The Bronx Zoo is New York City's largest zoo, and there's no shortage of animals to see or things to...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
Interesting Presidential Trivia Questions for Kids
Here are some fun and interesting president trivia questions for kids to get them interested in poli...
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...
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, ...
10 Thanksgiving Traditions for Families
Try out a new Thanksgiving tradition with your family this year. This list includes ideas for DIY ho...
At What Age Can Children Legally Sit in the Front Seat?
Before you let your child sit in the front seat of your car after calling "Shotgun," make sure you k...
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....
How to Celebrate Halloween with a Child with Special Needs
Helpful tips for how to celebrate Halloween for parents of children on the autism spectrum or with o...
Ghost Tours, UFO Sites, and Haunted Places in the Hudson Valley
Updated Oct. 2020: These hair-raising haunted places in the Hudson Valley area will spook your socks...
Pumpkin-Inspired Recipes for the Family
It's pumpkin season, which means it's time for delicious breakfasts, dinners, and desserts made with...
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 Rent Boats and Kayaks in the New York Area
Here's a list of boat rentals, as well as canoes and kayak rentals NYC, Rockland County, Westchester...
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...
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...
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...
Parents Guide to Live Sporting Events in New York
Crosstown rivalries, new stadiums, and access to a wide variety of sports make the New York area one...
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...
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...
10 Important Questions to Ask a Camp Director
Are your kids ready for overnight camp? More importantly, are you? The moms behind Mabel's Labels of...
How to Easily Plan for Your Child's Summer Camp
It can be overwhelming to decide how to pick a summer camp for your child, and it often seems like t...
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...
10 Tips & Tools for Organizing Your Family Life
Deciding that you're going to organize your family life is one hurdle to get over. So here are 10 ti...
How to De-Clutter Your Home
Relish in the opportunity to show off your clean and clutter-free home with these six tips for organ...
The Most Common Mistake in College Application Essays
Teens applying to college should avoid this common mistake when writing their college application es...
Teach Your Child to View Life from the Inside Out
Instead of trying to stem disappointment, it is far more instructive to teach your child to roll wit...
Why You Should Stop Telling Your Child 'Good Job!'
There are more constructive and effective ways to praise your child than defaulting to "Good job!" H...
Ask the Expert: Why Is My Toddler Waking So Early in the Summer?
Amber LoRe, a baby and toddler sleep consultant with The Baby Sleep Site, helps you figure out why y...
New York First State to Give All Pregnant Women Access to Health Care
New York State has designated pregnancy as a "qualifying life event," creating a special health insu...
Is Your Teen Depressed...or Just Acting His Age?
Teens can be tough to figure out. Could your kid be depressed? Or is it just the common mood swings ...
Fun Gifts for a Favorite Teacher
It's the end of the school year, and you know what that means...a gift for the teacher! No need to r...
2015 Rockland Boulders Home Games, Giveaways, and Promotions
Catch a Rockland Boulders minor league baseball game at Provident Bank Park in Pomona, NY, this summ...
Bergen Instructor Offers Yoga Parties
Soul Practice Yoga, owned and operated by Sally Rodriguez Hamm, certified yoga instructor, now offer...
Goodies for an Easier, Healthier, Better Summer Vacation
Gear up for your family's getaway with our sunny, smart finds. Whether you're headed to the beach, g...
Tenafly Pediatrics Launches Online Booking Appointment Program
Tenafly Pediatrics, a doctors' office network in Bergen County, NJ, now offers patients the ability ...
What Are Some Indications that My Child May Have ADHD?
Does your child exhibit behaviors that you think could be indicators of an ADHD diagnosis? George Sa...
Advice for New Parents Driving with Infants
Bringing home your new infant can be intimidating, especially driving in a car with a newborn. Here'...
The Galápagos Islands with Kids—Yes!
This exotic locale is not at the top of most family vacation lists, but it should be, especially for...
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...
Quotables May 22-28: Throwback Thursday
Join us on Fridays for Quotables, everything that caught our eye this week on the web. This week, we...
Forming a Bond with Your Child with Autism
Your child with autism wants to form a secure bond with you, even if it doesn’t always seem that way...
Just a Stage - One Father's Music Festival Experience with His Kids
When this dad decides to take his kids to a concert festival, he and his family must face the music ...
Children's Book Soothes Kids While Parents Are Away
Ann M. Hughes' new children's book tackles the issues of parents who have to be away during pivotal ...
How to Parent in the Present Moment
When Carla Naumburg, Ph.D., realized she needed to stop yelling at her children, she decided to tame...
How to Leverage Mindfulness in Real Life
Carla Naumburg, Ph.D., author of "Parenting in the Present Moment," shares what mindfulness is and h...
Empower Teens to Make Good Choices
Mark Mero, a former WWE champion turned inspirational school speaker, discusses how parents can help...
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...
Break A Leg!
A tween girl on Long Island auditions for the school musical, and, along with boosting her self-conf...
Five Winners of 2nd Annual NYC Library Awards Announced
New Yorkers submitted more than 13,000 nominations, including every single branch in New York City’s...
Hope on Wheels: Battling Pediatric Cancer
We were inspired to learn more about fighting pediatric cancer after the Hyundai Hope on Wheels even...
Something Awesome To Do with Kids Every Day this Summer!
Keep the kids entertained during summer vacation without breaking the bank! There are 95 days of sum...
A Teen Discovers a Passion for Photography in Fort Myers and Sanibel
Keeping a 15-year-old boy happy on a family vacation isn't always easy. So it made this mom's trip t...
Kids Cover Contest Now Open for Entries!
The 2015 NYMetroParents Kids Photo Contest is accepting entries through June 13. Eight local kid fin...
Operation ResCUTE “Paws” it Forward
Operation ResCUTE helps local animal shelters in aiding their adoption efforts, so every animal can ...
How to Make a Dragonfly on a Rainbow Loom
Give your Rainbow Loom new life by using it to make rubber band critters. Here are directions, from ...
How to Tie-Dye with Food Coloring or Frozen Dye
Looking for crafts to do with kids? How about DIY tie-dying? Here are all the ingredients you'll to...
A Place Where Kids Can Ride Actual Diggers
Diggerland USA is a construction-themed adventure park geared toward all truck lovers. Kids—the bigg...
5 Fun Summer Gardening Activities to Do with Kids
Get your hands dirty! Gardening engages our kids in the outdoors while improving their well-being an...
Quotables May 8-14: Mother Dearest
Join us on Fridays for Quotables, everything that caught our eye this week on the web. This week, we...
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Breaks Ground at Ridge Hill
A new family-friendly sports attraction, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, broke ground at Ridge Hill in Yonker...
Field Station: Dinosaurs Lowers Ticket Prices for Last Season in Secaucus
Field Station: Dinosaurs will offer a lower ticket price for its final season in Secaucus, NJ. It wi...
Dwight-Englewood Fifth-Graders Present Original Opera
The Dwight-Englewood School fifth-graders presented an original opera titled "Inside Out" on April 3...
Jewish Preschool of the Nyacks Receives Child Care License
The Jewish Preschool of the Nyacks recently obtained its child care license allowing the school to o...
Lactation Suites in Three New York Airports Provided by Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation is sponsoring the creation and installment of four pumping and nursing pods by Ma...
'Outstanding Mother' Meredith Vieira Says: 'They Picked the Wrong Person'
Meredith Vieira was one of four NYC-area moms to receive the 2015 Outstanding Mother Award from the ...
Help Kids Make Healthier Choices at School
Are your kids eating healthy, nutritious lunches in the school cafeteria? In his book Slim By Design...
Get Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies Without Them Realizing It
Want to get your kids to make healthy lunch choices? Ask your child's school lunchroom to make this ...
Congers Studio Hosts Its First Dance Camp
Surge Studio, a studio that offers dance classes and birthday parties in Congers, will host its firs...
First-Ever Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby World Championship to be Held in NYC
The Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America will host the first Pinewood Derby World ...
Of 17.1 Million Mentally Ill Kids, Most Are Not Getting Treated
The Child Mind Institute released the first annual Children’s Mental Health Report, which synthesize...
Quotables April 24-30: Parenting—the Struggle is Real
Join us on Fridays for Quotables, everything that caught our eye this week on the web. This week, we...
May 2015 Table of Contents
The May 2015 issue of NYMetroParents features our family health guide, with advice and resources for...
How to Foster Strong Sibling Bonds
Do your kids compete over everything as if they were rival sports teams? Here's how to stop the sibl...
The Health Benefits of Kids Having a Pet
Whether they're furry, feathered, or funny looking, pets offer more than companionship for kids. The...
Older Kids Can Be Their Own Self Advocates
As teens move through school, it's not always easy for parents to let go and encourage children to t...
Books Clubs a Surprising Way Moms Can Bond with Daughters
When one mother started a mother-daughter book club with five other mothers, she just wanted to make...
Bye-Bye Training Wheels!
One of the many important milestones we celebrate with our children is when they learn to ride a bik...
Emergency Medical Plan for Parents of Special Needs Children
If you are the parent of a child with special needs, our (easy) emergency medical care checklist wil...
Academic Lingo Commonly Used in Special Education
If you’ve just started learning about your child’s rights, the terms can be confusing, but it’s impe...
How to Ease the Kindergarten Transition for Children with Learning Disabilities
The move from preschool to the ‘big school’ rarely goes off without a hitch for any child, but for o...
Choosing the Best School to Send Your Child with Special Needs
One of the first—and most important—decisions you’ll have to make as the parent of a child with a le...
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 ...
Mother's Day Gift Ideas Hand-Picked for Every Type of Mom
We've found the greatest Mother's Day gift ideas this year—no matter who you're buying for, from gra...
Five Places to Look for High School Internship Opportunities
Internships help students learn more about industries or fields of interest, meet professionals to w...
