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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Zoos, Nature Centers, and Botanical Gardens in Rockland and Orange Counties, NY
Embrace spring by paying a visit to a zoo, nature center, or botanical garden in Rockland County and...
Theater Review: Gustafer Yellowgold's 'Infinity Sock' in NYC
Gustafer Yellowgold and creator Morgan Taylor return to Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre in Manhattan with...
Literacy Resources in the New York Metro Area
Find literacy and reading resources in the New York metro area, including children's reading enrichm...
Literacy Resources in Rockland County, NY
Find literacy and reading resources in Rockland County, NY, including children's reading enrichment ...
How to Help Your Child Be a Confident Reader
Dr. J. Richard Gentry, author of "Raising Confident Readers: How to Teach Your Child to Read and Wri...
Nominate Your Child’s Dentist for A Good Cause
FireFly toothbrush is holding a nationwide contest in search of pediatric dentists who go above and ...
Granny-Guru's Advice on Parenting Through the Generations
A grandmother shares her wisdom on how moms and grandmothers can get along, even when their child-ra...
How to Teach Kids Financial Literacy and Money Management
To build financial literacy in your children, you must first teach a respect for self and a respect ...
Portledge School Certifies Senior Class in CPR for Second Year in a Row
In Locust Valley, NY, Portledge School's Safe Hearts Club certified its senior class of students in ...
How to Raise Optimistic Kids
Dr. Susan Bartell, a nationally recognized child psychologist, offers parents advice on how to insti...
Strength Training for Kids: Is It Safe?
Once hotly debated, strength training for kids is now considered safe and even essential to children...
How to Use Your Freezer: Tips from 'America's Dinner Mom'
Jeanne Muchnick, also known as "America's Dinner Mom," shares why she loves her freezer, and why you...
How to Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child
When evaluating preschools, it helps to know the basics of the most common early education philosoph...
What to Do When You Suspect Your Child Has a Developmental Disability
If you suspect your child has a developmental disability, follow these valuable tips from a psycholo...
Mompreneur Barbara Kavovit Nails a New Market
Barbara Kavovit, founder of Barbara K! Enterprises and Barbara's Way, empowers women in the home wit...
Ask the Experts: What's Your Best Advice for Nervous New Dads?
We asked experts in the New York metro area, including pediatricians and psychologists, how new dads...
How to Teach Tolerance to Your Children
Schools may teach the value of acceptance during Black History Month, but it is our duty as parents ...
Books that Teach Children About Diversity and Tolerance
We've compiled a list of children's books that teach kids the importance of diversity and help insti...
How to Choose a Camp for Children with Special Needs
Day camp, sleepaway camp, or short-term respite camp—which is right for your child with special need...
Family Theater in New York City - Spring 2011 Guide
There are plenty of options in children's theater this spring in New York, including classic fairy t...
How to Stay Safe on Your Snow Day: Winter Safety Tips for Kids and Parents
Heed these tips from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on how to keep you and your childr...
Kids Rock U Opens in Rockland County, NY
Kids Rock U now offers music classes to children in Rockland County, New York....
Bergen Pediatric Therapy Center Opens New Location with Therapeutic Pool
Bergen Pediatric Therapy Center in Westwood, New Jersey, opened a new facility with a heated therape...
Panthers Martial Arts Expands to New City, NY
Panthers Martial Arts, which offers martial arts instruction to students of all ages in Suffern, NY,...
Good Clean Fun: How to Throw a Family-Friendly Super Bowl Party
If you're hosting a party for the Super Bowl, check out these tips from ConsumerReports.org on how t...
How Parents Can Overcome Their Separation Anxiety When Kids Leave Home for Summer Camp
When children leave home for sleepaway camp, sometimes it's the parents who struggle with separation...
From Homesick to Home Away from Home: One Boy's Tale of Overcoming His Homesickness at Sleepaway Camp
One local boy shares his story of dreading his first sleepaway camp experience, in his own words, an...
Stuttering in Children: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Finding Support
About 5 percent of kids stutter at some point in their young lives, and most (with early interventio...
Alternatives to Speech Therapy for Stutterers
If you have a child who stutters, learn about alternatives to speech therapy, including drug therapy...
How To Avoid Childhood Obesity and Weight Gain
Healthy eating and exercise can go a long way towards your family’s health but how can it be easy? O...
How To Make Delicious, Kid-Friendly Meals
Making a meal together can be an exciting and entertaining activity for every member of the family a...
Pregnant in Heels: Mompreneur Rosie Pope
Manhattan mom Rosie Pope started her own clothing line, Rosie Pope Maternity, in 2008. This winter, ...
How Parents Can Deal with a Child Who Back Talks: Advice from the Experts
For kids, back talk is often a developmentally normal method of asserting independence from parents....
Stuff We Like for Kids: Fun with Food
Check out these cool products for children that are all about making food fun, including veggie-fill...
Learning Disabilities Chart: Diagnoses and Symptoms
Consult this chart for common learning disability diagnoses, symptoms, and examples....
Learning Disabilities: Know Your Child's Rights
A learning disability diagnosis can usher in a challenging time for your family. But understanding t...
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Centers in the New York Metro Area
Find yoga centers in the New York metro area that offer classes and services for moms and moms-to-be...
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Yoga Centers in Rockland County, NY
Find yoga centers in Rockland County, NY, that offer classes and services for moms and moms-to-be....
How to Tame Pregnancy Mood Swings
Pregnancy can be an emotional rollercoaster. Learn how to soothe stress and other negative emotions ...
Education Week Publishes ‘Quality Counts’ Report, Gives U.S. Schools ‘Average’ Rating
Despite the government's education stimulus, the US still gets a 'C' in public education for 2011. ...
Is Hockey the Right Sport for Your Child?: Tips from NY Islander Doug Weight and Other Experts
Thinking of becoming a hockey parent? NY Islander Doug Weight and other experts weigh in on the pros...
How to Help Your Child Make Friends at Camp
If you're sending your older child to camp for the first time, chances are she'll be surrounded by k...
Four Tips to Break Your Child's Bad Homework Habits
If your child is a chronic procrastinator, try these four approaches recommended by an education exp...
How to Have Better Dinner Conversations with Your Family
Getting your kids to open up and actually talk over the dinner table can seem like a monumental feat...
The Flu and Other Cold-Weather Bugs: Symptoms and Treatments for Infants
Your winter survival guide: Help your baby fight off the flu and other cold-weather bugs with our ex...
How to Make a Successful New Year's Resolution
Don't let 2011 be one more opportunity to make — and ignore — New Year's resolutions. Follow our pra...
Family Theater: 'Dear Edwina' is Back in New York
"Dear Edwina," the Broadway sensation that appeals to preteens and the whole family alike, is back i...
New Places and Programs for Families in Rockland County, NY - January 2011
These Rockland County, NY, businesses are offering new services for local kids and families - check ...
Fight Less, Love More: Tips from Relationship Expert Laurie Puhn
Five New Year's resolutions from famed relationship expert Laurie Puhn that will help you talk more ...
A Parents' Guide to Special Needs
When your child receives a special needs diagnosis, whether the condition falls in the category of a...
Federal Ban On Drop-Side Cribs Announced
Since 2007, more than 11 million drop-side cribs have been recalled, including more than 1.5 million...
Money-Related Gift Ideas for Kids
This year, give the gift of financial finesse - these fun games help children learn the value of mon...
Family Finances: How to Open Up Financial Communication in Your Family
Few of us don't worry about money at least sometimes. Here are some tips from Sharon Nolfi, a licens...
Educational Gift Ideas for Kids
If you've got a brainy little boy or girl on your holiday shopping list, take a look at our educatio...
Old Dogs, New Math: Homework Help for Puzzled Parents
Tame the jitters you feel when your child asks for help with the math homework that looks oh-so-diff...
Sports-Related Gift Ideas for Kids
We've rounded up some great gift ideas for the sports-loving kid on your list this year....
When Children Choose an Opposite-Sex Dominated Sport: Advice for Parents
Got a little girl who loves to throw around a pigskin? A Billy Eliot-wannabe who dances his heart ou...
Section 504 and IDEA Comparison Chart
If you're the parent of a child with special needs, take a look at this chart that compares services...
Tappan Zee High School Choral Groups Perform at Radio City Music Hall
Tappan Zee High School's Vocal Ensemble and Madrigal Singers perform at Radio City Music Hall prior ...
Stuff We Like: Stocking Stuffers!
Fill your children's stockings with these fun and affordable goodies that are sure to bring a smile....
How to Avoid Fire Hazards During the Holidays
Along with boughs of holly, holidays are fraught with fire hazards. The National Fire Protection Ass...
Gift Ideas Just for Moms
Whether you've been naughty or nice, we're sure you've been too busy worrying about your kids' holid...
Relaxation-Inspired Gift Ideas
The holiday season can be stressful, but we've rounded up a list of gifts that are sure to take the ...
Ask the Experts: How Can Moms Avoid Stress During the Holiday Season?
To help parents find more joy in the most wonderful time of the year (and all year-round) we asked e...
Charity-Minded Gift Ideas for Kids
Encourage your kids to think of others this holiday season with these charity-minded gifts for young...
Holiday Charity Drives in the New York Metro Area
Find food drives, coat drives, toy drives, and more charitable causes that are accepting donations t...
Holiday Charity Drives in Rockland County, NY
The following charitable organizations are accepting donations throughout the holiday season for nee...
How to Raise a Generous and Appreciative Child
Advice from a child psychologist on teaching your child to be appreciative and generous, especially ...
Billy Elliot The Musical on Broadway: Dinner and a Show Package
Experience Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway with Leisure Connect's affordable dinner and a show ...
Mary Poppins on Broadway: Dinner and a Show Package
Experience the magic of Mary Poppins on Broadway with Leisure Connect's affordable dinner and a show...
The Lion King on Broadway: Dinner and a Show Package
Experience "The Lion King" on Broadway with Leisure Connect's affordable dinner and a show package. ...
Food- and Cooking-Related Gift Ideas for Kids
We've compiled a list of the best gifts for kids that relate to food, nutrition, and cooking. If you...
Kid-Friendly Recipe from Weight Watchers: Turkey and Rice 'Mice'
This fun recipe from Weight Watchers is easy to make, low in calories and fat, and a hit with the ki...
Holiday Recipe: Peppermint Creams
This traditional holiday recipe, from "Christmas Cooking with Kids" by Annie Rigg, makes a sweet and...
Holiday Recipe: Marshmallow Snowmen
This recipe, from "Christmas Cooking with Kids" by Annie Rigg, is definitely for little hands! These...
Kids in the Kitchen: The Benefits of Cooking with Your Children
Yeah, sometimes it's messy as all get-out. But cooking with your kids is always fun — and rife with ...
Flik Independent School Dining Wins 2010 Whole Grains Challenge Grand Prize
Flik Independent School Dining, provider of dining services for over 120 independent and private sch...
Family Travel: Warm Weather Vacations
Check out three of the best warm weather destinations for family vacations, and get ready for fun in...
New Places and Programs for Kids in Rockland County, NY - December 2010
These three Rockland County, NY, businesses are now offering new services to local kids and families...
Travel-Themed Gift Ideas for Kids
Check out our top picks for fun and educational travel gifts for your children. If you're a family t...
Rockland Pediatric Dental Brings Services to Children of Ecuador
Rockland Pediatric Dental, a dental team based in New City, NY, brings its child-focused services to...
Theater-Related Gift Ideas for Kids
If you've got a budding thespian to buy for this year, consult our holiday gift guide for the top pr...
Winter Weather Gift Ideas for Kids
We've hand-picked these winter-themed gift items to help ease your holiday shopping this year. See w...
