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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Free Entrance to all National Parks on Jan. 20 to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
All 401 national parks across the country will have free entrance on Monday, Jan. 20 in commemoratio...
Win Tickets to See the Laurie Berkner Band Live In Concert
Enter now for your chance to win tickets to see beloved children's musicians the Laurie Berkner Band...
What to Do When You're at the End of Your Rope
As parents, we all have meltdowns now and then. Dr. Rita Eichenstein suggests key ways to deal with ...
Tipping at the Holidays
Author and Lehigh University professor Holona Ochs discusses appropriate holiday tipping using resea...
The Company We Keep
Think twice before skipping over Uncle Charlie or your occasionally annoying neighbor when doling ou...
Get Ugly This Holiday Season With the Annual Ugly Sweater Campaign for Cancer Research
Get 'ugly' this holiday season with Stand Up To Cancer's annual Ugly Sweater campaign and raise mone...
Virginia Lived Here
The legacy of the Manhattan 8-year-old who famously asked the New York Sun newspaper ‘Is there a San...
Ask the Expert: Do You Recommend Mediation for Divorcing Parents of a Child with Special Needs?
Many attorneys suggest mediation for parents who are divorcing. We asked H. Michael Stern, Esq., MSW...
2 Foolproof Pie Recipes from Jennie's Kitchen
Brooklyn mom Jennifer Perillo, cookbook author and the celebrated blogger behind InJenniesKitchen.co...
Holiday Markets in NYC
A favorite tradition among many New York City-area families is strolling the city's pop-up holiday s...
Ask the Expert: How Should I Treat My Child's Headache?
Wendy Anderson-Willis, M.D., a pediatrician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, share...
Rockland's Bounce! To Add More Space and New Features
Bounce! Trampoline Sports, an indoor trampoline center in Rockland, began plans to expand its curren...
Stars of 'Pippin' on Broadway Talk Parenting in Real Life
Actors Charlotte D'Amboise and Terrence Mann, the husband-and-wife duo who play Fastrada and King Ch...
Ask the Expert: What Makes a Pediatrician a Good Fit for My Family?
We interviewed Hai Cao, M.D., a local pediatrician, to find out what qualities families should look ...
Ask the Expert: What Should I Look For When Choosing a Pediatrician for My Family?
Sanjiv Shah, M.D., chief medical officer of Fidelis Care, shares what families should look for when ...
PayPal's Tips for Easy Holiday Shopping
E-commerce pioneer PayPal offers tips for using PayPal in new ways to make your hectic holiday shopp...
Shen Yun Inspires the Imagination at Lincoln Center
Shen Yun Performing Arts, a Chinese dance company, performs at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln ...
Introducing: AutisMate
An NYC computer scientist was inspired to create AutisMate, an award-winning app that helps people w...
The Warning Signs and Steps to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
In honor of November being American Diabetes Month, Healthyroads, a health services organization, sh...
15 Tips to Prevent Kitchen Fires When Cooking
Two out of every five home fires start in the kitchen. We've got 15 tips to keep your family safe an...
Caregivers Frequently Administer Kids' Asthma Medication Incorrectly
A new study done at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore shows that the majority of caregivers admi...
Fad Diets Can Cause More Harm Than Help to Young Children
Pediatrician and childhood obesity specialist Dyan Hes, M.D., reveals that certain fad diets can cau...
Planned Parenthood Launches Apps to Help Teens Make Healthy Decisions
Planned Parenthood Federation of America recently launched nine interactive tools online to help tee...
Straight-Up Support
Curvy Girls, a network of scoliosis support groups, empowers girls who have scoliosis from Long Isla...
November 2013 Table of Contents
The NYMetroParents November 2013 health issue features tips on talking to your kids about substance ...
Free Screenings at Licenders Can Detect Lice Early
Head lice can run rampant during the school and Halloween seasons. New York City, Connecticut, and L...
A Parent's Primer to Anime and Manga
Has your child shown an interest in anime or manga, but you're not sure what is appropriate for them...
Anime and Manga Suggestions for First-Time Viewers and Readers
Anime recommendations for first-time viewers from Common Sense Media and manga recommendations for f...
Raising Our Kids: 'I'm Bored'
The back-to-school hype has died down, the holidays aren’t yet here, and your kid is hardly enthused...
Party Central: Birthday Booty
Python Printable Games, an online game resource, offers party games that are perfect for last-minute...
Helping Your Kids Deal with Disappointment
When your child doesn't make the game winning goal or ace his test, he may feel disappointed. Here's...
Gingerbread Cookies for Hanukkah
Get the recipe for these Hanukkah cookies, a delicious nut-free parve dessert for your holiday table...
Do You Wonder About Your Teen’s Drug Use?
If you think your child is drinking or taking drugs, you're probably right. Experts share why substa...
Start the Conversation: Talking to Teens about Substance Abuse
Michael Parker, M.Ed., author of Talk With Your Kids: Conversations about Ethics, Honesty, Friendshi...
Diagnosis: Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder, a "disruptive behavior disorder," can seriously impair the way a child reacts to c...
Camp Countdown: Watch and Learn
Parents make the most of summer camp by having kids teach family members what they learned at camp d...
No Apologies
When one mom realized she didn't owe strangers an explanation, a defense, or an apology when it came...
Become CEO of Your Child's Care
When you became a “special needs parent,” you unwittingly took on a new (unpaid) position as head of...
No Ordinary Journey
When her infant daughter was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, one mom turned her questions into action...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Help My Child Get the Most Out of Tutoring?
We asked the experts at Tutors on Wheels for advice on how to help kids get the most out of their tu...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Twitter Talk, Girl Scouts, and Connecting with Kids on Social Media
From the NYMetroParents November issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just p...
Pulse Oximetry Screens for Heart Defects in Newborns
Critical congenital heart disease, a heart disease that poses risk of death or disability, can be de...
Investing in Your Child's Future: 529 College Savings Plans
Saving money for your child's college education can be intimidating. We spoke to local experts from ...
Long Island Modeling Agency Charged with Scamming Families Out of More than $250,000
Employees of New Faces Development Center, Inc. and Model Talent Development Corp., based in Hicksvi...
Doctors Honor P.S. 244Q in Queens with National Golden Carrot Award
The Active Learning Elementary School P.S. 244Q in Queens was named the national grand prize winner ...
Enter to Win a $25,000 College Fund from Jif
Jif's 12th annual Most Creative Sandwich Contest offers culinary kids a chance to win a $25,000 coll...
A Parent’s Guide to Handling Tricky Coach Situations
Sometimes, it's the coaches and not the kids who need a lesson in good sportsmanship. One therapist ...
Big Apple Circus Presents 'Luminocity' at Lincoln Center
Head to Lincoln Center for LUMINOCITY, the Big Apple Circus' all-new show starting October 25, 2013....
Family Play Space Opens at the Palisades Center
Indoor family play space Billy Beeze will open in the Palisades Center this fall. The family activit...
New City Classes Help Young Thespians Develop Skills
Clarkstown Theatre Company recently opened its acting school in New City. The company offers theater...
Infant Care Classes for First-Time Parents
The husband-and-wife team of Helping Kids Pediatrics now offers infant care classes for first-time p...
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...
Enter to Win Tickets to a Screening of Shrek the Musical on DVD
In honor of the DVD release of 'Shrek the Musical,' NYMetroParents is giving away tickets to a speci...
Homegrown Hero: Bronx Blogger Helps Dispel Special Needs Stigmas
Through her blog Autism Wonderland, Bronx writer Lisa Quinones, who is also the parent of a child wi...
Support Groups for Parents of Children with Special Needs in Rockland and New Jersey Counties
UPDATED APRIL 2019: aising a child with a unique set of special needs can have you feeling isolated ...
Ask the Expert: When Isn't Anesthesia Needed During Pediatric Medical Procedures?
Kelly Wagner, child life specialist at MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center in Houston, shares when ane...
This October, Think Pink: Warning Signs of Breast Cancer
In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Healthyroads of American Specialty Health s...
Signs Your Child Needs a Comprehensive Eye Exam
With the use of more screens in everyday activities and school work, your child's eyes may be suffer...
Ask the Expert: When Should I Get the TDAP Vaccine?
Pertussis, or whooping cough, can be serious, even fatal, for infants. The best way to protect your ...
3 Ways Hypothyroidism Misdiagnosis Can Affect You
Patients who have undiagnosed or misdiagnosed hypothyroidism live with unrelieved symptoms, are pres...
Creative Director Michael Natiello Dishes on the 2013 Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze
Michael Natiello of Garrison has served as the creative director of Westchester's famous Great Jack ...
Important Information You Should Know About the 2013-2014 Flu Vaccine
To prepare for flu season, it is recommended that everyone get the flu vaccine. Montefiore Medical C...
Tips to Jump-Start Saving for Your Child's College Education
CHET, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust, shares tips for saving money for your child' college e...
14th Street Y Offers Fitness Classes for Kids with Special Needs
The 14th Street Y in NYC's East Village offers the KOL Program, which includes sports, fitness, move...
Kids and Anxiety: Why Tough Love Is Important
Anne Marie Albano, Ph.D., director of the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorde...
How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work?
Experts from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies explain what cognitive behaviora...
What to Do When Your Daughter Gets Her First Period
How to help your girl, whose special needs make the first menstruation experience more challenging, ...
Birth Control and the HPV Vaccine for Girls with Special Needs
When a young girl with disabilities gets her period for the first time, and questions arise about bi...
10-Point Checklist to Prepare for Your Daughter's First Period
Is your daughter with special needs about to get her period for the first time? Here is a 10-point c...
October 2013 Table of Contents
The NYMetroParents October 2013 birthday party issue features tips on hosting a foreign exchange stu...
Literacy lifts children with Down syndrome socially
Apart from an improved aptitude for learning, literacy helps children with Down syndrome by building...
Where Can I Lend a Hand to Children With Down syndrome?
Lend a helping hand and make a few new friends and any of local organizations that provide support t...
Camp Countdown: Camp Pride PJs
If your children are missing their camp friends, why not let them host a summer camp slumber party? ...
