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...
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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...
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...
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...
How to Find Childcare in NYC
Securing safe and loving childcare is one of the most complex jobs a parent can face. The choice of ...
Overcoming Childhood Obesity: How Parents Have Slimmed Their Kids Down
Child obesity has reached epidemic rates and become one of the leading health concerns in the countr...
Passover Recipe: Tasty Tuna Boats
Update your Passover recipe repertoire this year with this delicious dish full of healthy ingredient...
Easter Recipe: Mild-Mannered Deviled Eggs
Update your Easter recipe repertoire this year with this delicious appetizer or side dish full of he...
Passover Recipe: Pear and Apple Kugel
Update your Passover recipe repertoire this year with this delicious dessert dish full of healthy in...
Easter Recipe: Spiced Carrot Cupcakes
Update your Easter recipe repertoire this year with this delicious dessert dish full of healthy ingr...
Family Travel: Turks and Caicos, a Caribbean Paradise
Jillian Ryan, a freelance travel writer living in Brooklyn, outlines opportunities for family fun on...
Hair Styles: Spring 2010’s Best Looks
Christo, artistic director of Christo Fifth Avenue hair salon, shares his tips for easy-to-manage ha...
Life Insurance: What Does Your Family Need?
The death of a parent can leave families in financial turmoil. Read our tips for selecting a life in...
Katherine Paterson Gives Advice on Children's Books
Read our exclusive interview with Katherine Paterson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literat...
New York State Standardized Assessment Tests: Are They Working for Our Children?
Standardized assessment tests have become make-it-or-break-it measures for both students and schools...
Is Your Fussy Baby 'High Need?'
Is your baby fussy and demanding? Does she cry intensely without the ability to self-soothe? Infants...
Parent Groups for Moms and Dads in Rockland County
Finding other moms and dads in Rockland to bond with is an invaluable way to deal with challenging p...
How to Get Kids Involved in College Basketball's March Madness
This year, make March Madness fun for the whole family by getting children involved in the NCAA coll...
Stuff We Like: Cool Products for Kids and Parents - March 2010
Check out these new and noteworthy products for kids, moms, and families! Features this month includ...
Weight Loss Camps and Programs for Kids in Westchester and Rockland Counties, NY
If your child is struggling with weight, he or she might need extra support outside of your family. ...
Single Sex Camp: Is It Right for Your Child?
Today, there are an equal number of traditional coeducational and single sex summer camps for famili...
How Parents Can Deal with Young Children's Separation Anxiety: Advice from Camp Directors in Rockland County
When it comes to raising your kids, you want the best advice out there, which is why we turned to th...
New Places, New Programs for Kids in Rockland County - March 2010
Check out some new additions to Rockland County, NY, catering to kids and families....
Jessica Hecht: Stage and Screen Actress, Mother of Two
When she's not acting on Broadway or prime time TV, Jessica Hecht shines as an involved mom who stri...
Weight Loss Camps and Programs for Kids in the NY Metro Area
If your child is struggling with weight, he or she might need extra support outside of your family. ...
The Family Side of New Orleans
Famous for its wild Mardi Gras parties, vibrant multiethnic culture, and jazz music, New Orleans, Lo...
Nick Jonas' Battle with Diabetes
Most parents (and virtually all pre-teens and teens) know Nick Jonas as the curly-haired, youngest m...
Rockland County Calendar Highlights: Activities for Kids and Families - March 2010
Check out these kid- and family-friendly activities and events scheduled for the month of March in R...
How to Teach Your Child Not to Give Up
Of all the life lessons parents try to impart on their children, "Don't give up on yourself," is cer...
Just for Moms: How to Save Dry Skin
The winter months - with the cold biting outside and the heat blazing inside - can be tough on skin....
Sleep Myth Busters: The Sleep Lady Sets the Record Straight for Parents
Kim West, known as The Sleep Lady®, reveals the truth behind common sleep myths and offers tips for ...
Stuff We Like: Cool Products for Kids and Moms - February 2010
Check out our editor's picks on the best products out there for kids of all ages and stages - and th...
How to Choose a Summer Camp for Children with Disabilities
It can be hard for parents of children with disabilities to find a summer camp that's just the right...
Sluggish, Anxious, Exhausted? It Might NOT Be Just the Baby...
New moms: find out about the postpartum disorder your doctor may be overlooking....
Mary Poppins on Broadway: The Magical Nanny Keeps Flying
Everything about "Mary Poppins" is magical, from the character — with her aerodynamic umbrella and b...
Four Time Olympian Mom Returns to Vancouver 2010 Games
Sarah Schleper, a Vail, CO native and new mother, is going back to compete in her fourth Winter Olym...
The Wiggles on the Big Screen in the First Live-Concert Movie for Preschoolers
The Wiggles, international children’s entertainers, will make cinema history on March 20, with the r...
New Student-to-School Nurse Ratios Announced
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recently released new 2009 data highlighting the di...
KeyBank Presents Check to Child Care Resources of Rockland
KeyBank recently presented a $3000 check to CCRR, based in Spring Valley, whose mission is to promot...
New Places, New Programs for Kids in Rockland County - February 2010
Check out these new businesses and programs in Rockland County that cater to kids and families....
Winter Olympics: Figuring Out Figure Skating
Thousands of families will watch the figure skating events in this year's Winter Olympics. If you're...
Children's Museums: Behind the Exhibits
Whether a child is interested in insects or dinosaurs, the goal of children’s museums is to encourag...
Electronics at Camp: What Parents Need to Know
Will your child be logged in or offline at camp this year? Read on for what parents should know abou...
What to Do When Your Kids' Sports Heroes Let Them Down
Many kids look to professional athletes as role models, icons, and heroes. So when sports celebritie...
Children's Museum Exhibits in Rockland and Orange Counties, NY - 2011 Guide
Check out our roundup of children's museums in Rockland County and Orange County, NY, for some great...
Family Food: Super Snacks for the Super Bowl
Mix up some yummy (and healthy!) snacks the whole family will love, then settle in with your loved o...
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand: Mom and Children’s Health Care Advocate
Along with being the mother of two young boys, Kirsten Gillibrand is a New York State Senator who su...
Teens Go Hungry to Help Haiti Quake Survivors Through World Vision’s 30-Hour Famine
On February 26 and 27, hundreds of thousands of American teens will go hungry in an effort to help H...
"Martha Speaks" White House Special Premieres February 15 on PBS Kids
On Presidents' Day, Monday, February 15 (check local listings), the acclaimed PBS KIDS series Martha...
10 Signs Your Parent-Child Boundary is Blurred
Read on for 10 ways to tell if you've blurred the line between being your child’s parent and being h...
Stuff We Like: Cool Products for Kids and Moms
Check out our editor's picks on the best products out there for kids of all ages and stages - and th...
How to Design a Kid-Friendly Kitchen
When designing a kitchen with children in mind, there are certain things a family should think about...
Travel Tips for Families with a Visually Impaired Child
The Hadley School for the Blind offers six tips on how to maximize the experience of a family trip f...
Rockland Calendar Highlights: Activities for Kids and Families - February 2010
Check out these family-friendly activities and events scheduled for the month of February in Rocklan...
The Rise of Youth Ice Hockey
Once limited to northern lakeside communities and wealthy prep schoolers, ice hockey is becoming inc...
The Rise of Youth Ice Hockey
Once limited to northern lakeside communities and wealthy prep schoolers, ice hockey is becoming inc...
How to Fight the Flu Naturally
Find out how these eight super foods can help prevent the flu and keep your immune system healthy - ...
The Hacienda Tres Rios: Where the Mayan Heavens Kiss the Sands
Read about the sustainable Caribbean resort Hacienda Tres Rios, a "green" luxury hotel full of oppor...
Horror in Haiti: How to Talk to Kids About Tragedy
Talking to children about tragedy is certainly not the easiest part of parenting, but it is an impor...
Is It Time for Preschool?
Study results indicate that attending preschool not only influences a child’s developing mind, but c...
New Places, New Programs for Kids in Rockland County - January 2010
Check out some new businesses in Rockland County catering to kids and families....
Raising Our Kids: Four Life Skills for the New Decade
Psychologist Susan Bartell offers advice for parents on how to raise a confident, well-behaved, and ...
Parental Demand for Charter Schools Up 21 Percent from Last Year
Charter schools, most of which serve low-income kids, reach "tipping point" as waiting lists expand....
Mumps are Back: How to Protect Your Kids
U.S. health officials have officially declared the current mumps outbreak in the New York and New Je...
How to Manage Your Money in the New Year
Make 2010 the year to get your finances in shape - check out these tips from finance writer Kirsten ...
Just for Moms: 8 Diets for the New Year
Resolving to shed some pounds in 2017? Check out our list of eight great diets to find the one that ...
Best Eating Habits: The Top 10 List for 2010
Start the new decade off right with these healthy eating tips for you and your family, courtesy of M...
Manhattan MomBiz: Sara Leand's Scrumptious Sweets
After leaving a successful career in television production, new mom Sara Leand decided to go back to...
Summer Camp: Directors Dish on Parents' Most Common Concerns
Summer may be six months away, but now is the time to start thinking about—and planning for—camp. Wh...
Broadway Icon Brian Stokes Mitchell
Take a look into the life of the multi-talented Brian Stokes Mitchell, Broadway's leading man and fa...
How to Confront 'Bully-ism'
Studies show that between 15-25 percent of U.S. students are frequently bullied. Rick Niece, Ph.D., ...
Four Strategies for Financial Success in 2010
Julie Murphy Casserly, a 14-year veteran of the financial services industry, offers strategies for a...
Students Stand Up to Cancer
Students at Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School organized and held a fundraiser in October for Nyack ...
How to Parent an Oppositional Child
David Swanson, licensed clinical psychologist, offers tips for parents on how to recognize and manag...
Meet the Doctors in Rockland County - December 2009
Meet the health care professionals in Rockland County, NY, including pediatricians, dentists, nutrit...
Report Cards and the Midyear Slump
How to help your child avoid the mid-schoolyear slump and keep his education motivation after the ho...
Smart Money for Single Parents
Check out these tips from finance guru Kara Stefan, single mom and author of "Head of Household: Mon...
Family Travel: Bon Bini to Curacao!
Curacao's balmy temperatures and white sand beaches may be enough to satisfy many families all day, ...
The FloH Club: Help for the Technologically Impaired
The FloH Club, founded by Florence Henderson, offers aid to those struggling with all types of gizmo...
New Technology for Kids and Families - December 2009
Take a look at what's new in the tech field for kids, parents, and families....
Where To: Basketball in Your Backyard - NY, CT, and Long Island
Once all of the baseball and football gear is put away for the season, gyms across the region begin ...
Special Needs: Service Dogs for Children with Autism
Autism service dogs are providing families with much needed assistance, peace of mind, and a big dog...
For Overweight Kids, Focus Should Be on Fun Exercise Instead of Losing Weight, According to New Study
A recent study reported in the "Journal of the American College of Cardiology" shows the benefits of...
Where to Find Performances of 'The Nutcracker' in NY, Long Island, and CT - December 2009
Find out where this timeless ballet will be performed this holiday season in the New York metro area...
Most Popular Baby Names of the Decade Announced
The results are in: Find out which baby names made the Top 10 list of the year and the decade....
How to Manage Back Pain During Pregnancy
Studies show that between 50 to 80 percent of pregnant women will experience back pain at some point...
Hanukkah Events for Kids and Families in Rockland County - December 2009
Find family and kid-friendly Hanukkah events happening in Rockland County this holiday season!...
Manhattan MomBiz: Heather Thomson: The Woman Behind Yummie Tummie™
It wasn’t until after the birth of her first child that Heather Thomson realized something she herse...
In Our Communities: What's New in Rockland County - December 2009
News and announcements for Rockland County: Find out what's going on in your area this month....
Family Travel: How to Stay Safe On-The-Go This Winter
Planning to travel for the holidays or embark on a winter family vacation? Before you hit the road, ...
Cure the Holiday Humdrums: Tips on How to De-Stress and Enjoy This Holiday Season
Recapture your holiday spirit with these four simple steps, courtesy of family psychologist Dr. Susa...
Jan Maxwell: Two-Time Tony Nominee and Really Cool Mom
Read about the versatile Jan Maxwell, who juggles a Broadway career and family life through her crea...
Talking Money and Parenting with Jim Rogers, Author of 'A Gift to My Children: A Father’s Lessons for Life and Investing'
Finance legend Jim Rogers discusses his new book "A Gift to My Children: A Father’s Lessons for Life...
Gift Guide Tips for Children with Special Needs
The holiday season is in full swing and gift guides have been published everywhere guiding parents o...
Beyond Ritalin: An Alternative Therapy for Kids with ADHD
While it’s estimated that 6 million children will take Ritalin or other stimulant medications, that ...
