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...
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...
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 ...
Nick Jonas' Battle with Diabetes
Most parents (and virtually all pre-teens and teens) know Nick Jonas as the curly-haired, youngest m...
Butternut Squash Bread Pudding
Check out this scrumptious side dish for the family meal!...
Veggie Side Dish
Children (and adults) might actually enjoy brussel sprouts with this inventive side dish!...
Roast Tomatoes
Try this delicious addition the the family dinner!...
Say Cheese!
There are great family photographs to be captured in holiday celebrations, pictures you’ll look back...
Alternatives to Overindulging Your Child
With all the economic turmoil, your family and other families may be forced to cut your holiday spen...
Hosting the Holidays? Don’t Drive Yourself Crazy
If you decide to host a big family gathering during the holidays, you can make it into fun activity...
Moments of Meaning During the Holiday Rush
I admit it. I love the holiday season, which seems to be getting longer each year. I love it all! B...
Holiday Concerns for Special Needs
For most families, the holidays represent a time to be with relatives, children, parents and family ...
Back To School: Online Learning in the Classroom
With new software, better technology, and more prevalent wireless options in schools around the regi...
Brenda Blackmon: My9 WWOR-TV's Anchorwoman, Mom With a Mission
Broadcast Journalist Brenda Blackmon has had her share of accolades and honors, from Emmys, to Assoc...
Less Stress for Back-to-School Success
Whether we like it or not, the lazy days of summer eventually give way to back-to-school frenzy. Thi...
Beth Israel Medical Center Bans Baby Formula in New Mom Gift Bags
New York City Hospital Joins National Campaign to Stop the Marketing of Baby Formula to New Moms...
The Truth About Acne...For You and Your Teen
Breaking down the myths of acne will best prepare you to help your teenage combat breakouts. And if ...
Kids' Physicals For School Sports!
Most sports injuries are preventable through proper instruction, supervision, and equipment. The pla...
Hometown Hero with a Heart: Brooklyn’s Louie Miranda
There’s an oddly memorable feeling most folks have who were born and bred in Brooklyn; it’s an ingra...
Healthy Afterschool Snacks for Kids
The most important thing to do at snack time is to rethink the words “snack food.”...
How to Stay Organized with School & Afterschool Clutter & Confusion!
Back to school means back to textbooks, homework, and backpacks, and for many kids, back to aftersch...
River Day at Van Cortlandt Manor in Westchester
This summer, explore local history and the landscape on the fifth annual River Day at Van Cortlandt ...
The Latest Word on Immunizations for Kids
Your child is due to be vaccinated, but you’ve heard that talk about potential dangers and you’re no...
Back to School Shopping on a Budget
How about turning back-to-school shopping into a teachable moment — a real-life exercise for your ki...
A Family Vacation to Orlando, FL
Orlando adds new stuff — amazing stuff — stuff that begs repeat familt visits to indulge in the late...
Summer Learning
The opportunities for fun summer learning are endless, from day camps that offer specific programs t...
Ricki Lake Actress, Filmmaker, Author… Mom!
Ricki Lake’s proactive stance on natural childbirth is balanced lovingly by her views on family and ...
Afterschool Classes & Programs: What Kids and Parents Want Now
With the afterschool landscape ever changing, we’ve identified the newest trends and the hottest pro...
Where to: Pick-Your-Own Berries in the New York Area
It's berry-picking season! See where you & your kids can pick-your-own in & around Rockland County,...
How To Inspire the Non-Academic Child
It’s natural to have trouble with some subjects, to have strengths and weaknesses, including at scho...
A Family Vacation to Bermuda
Now celebrating its 400th anniversary, Bermuda — just a short flight from the east coast — makes for...
Swine Flu: Vaccine Update
Federal health officials are attempting to speed up availability of the swine flu vaccine for this f...
Just For Moms: Get Beautiful Summer Hair in Your Kitchen!
While a good shampoo and conditioner are must-haves, you can cut down your exposure to chemicals by ...
The Gluten-Free Diet for Children with Autism
One in 150 children are currently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders...one dietary therapy tha...
MomBiz: Divalysscious Moms In Support of “Me” Time
After having her first child, Lyss Stern realized that while there were so many places just for kids...
How to Talk to Kids about the Recession
More and more families this year have to explain to their kids that the Big Bad Wolf of recession i...
Pilates: Tips From a Celebrity Trainer for Moms & Moms-to-be!
Pilates guru Brooke Siler explains what an authentic Pilates program really is and why it’s a great ...
How To Make Mommy Friends
You’re not going to meet anyone staying in your house all day, so put baby in the stroller and get m...
How To Keep Your Kids Safe From Sexual Predators
There’s no “How To” more important than that of keeping our kids safe from sexual predators. From th...
New Places, New Programs: West Rock Tennis Club in Rockland
Under new management and housed in a renovated state-of-the-art facility, West Rock Tennis Club is p...
'Loukoumi’s Good Deeds': A Children's Story Featuring John & Jennifer Aniston
John Aniston spoke to us about the importance of the message of the new children's book, "Loukoumi’s...
Celebrity Dad: Mark Consuelos
Devoted father or three, Mark Consuelos was drawn to Lever 2000’s outreach concept after being intro...
Where to: Beaches in the NY Area
Take some time to enjoy the miles of coastline in the NY area and have some fun in the sun. So pack...
Faith Prince: Hilarious in 'The Little Mermaid'
A Saturday matinee at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and the pre-show flurry are pretty much what you’d e...
Programs For Special Needs Children: Unlocking Their Acronyms
If you have a child with a suspected developmental delay, foreign terms like CPSE, EI, OSC, IEP are...
Alison Sweeney: The Biggest Loser’s Advocate Mom
While awfully good at playing it bad as Sami Brady on Days of Our Lives, and serving as host of the ...
Movie Ratings for Kids...
Taking your child, no matter his age, to movies for which he is not emotionally ready is a very big ...
Sister Rivalry
Fed up with your daughters’ constant bickering? The ABC TV news show, 20/20 would like to step in an...
Fun on the Water in the NY Region
We spend most of our time on an island or alongside rivers and lakes. Here's how to have fun with th...
Bringing the Planet into the Classroom
The Children's Rnvironmental Literacy Foundation(CELF) helps schools and teachers teach sustainabili...
For Teens, the Prepaid Credit Card
One in five teens use a credit card. It's more important than ever for families to eliminate rash sp...
The Recruiter
With a boutique firm that places administrative and domestic staff for corporations and celebrities,...
Sunburn In Early Years Increases Risks
The majority of sun exposure occurs during the first 18 years and this exposure has a cumulative eff...
Father's Day: What Some Dads Really Want...
We polled our dads here at Davler Media for their ideas of what makes a great Father’s Day. As it tu...
When Your Child’s Injury Justifies Legal Action
In spite of our vigilance, we can't always keep our children out of harm's way. They may be hurt due...
Where to: Amusement Parks In & Around NY
From the newest coasters that dangle you from high above the track to the latest water slides that k...
May's New Technology Toys & Gadgets
Check out the newest tech gadgets......
Parks in Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield County & Long Island
Here are some of the best local parks in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield, Nassau, & Suffolk Cou...
A Sporty Family Vacation in Lake Placid
In Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Games, families can participate in winter events y...
Day Trips: Connect at Coney Island in Brooklyn
It's not a traditional New York City summer without a trip to the boardwalk and beach of Coney Islan...
Moms DO Have the Time to Work Out
“Pregnancy and childbirth place extreme stresses on the body, so exercise will not only help you get...
Fun and Games for Kids in May...
See what new, fun games and books came out this month for kids!...
How to Paper Purge at the End of the School Year
As the end of the school year approaches, artistic creations, book reports, poster boards, folders a...
Classic Toys in the 21st Century
This year marks major birthdays for many favorite toys. In 2009, Pinocchio celebrates his 70th birth...
'Wicked': A Behind the Scenes Tour of the Broadway Musical
Welcome to Behind the Emerald Curtain (BEC), brainchild of veteran 'Wicked' actors Sean McCourt and ...
Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know
The most frequently asked questions about Lyme disease....
Celebrity Parents: Cynthia Nixon — Actor & Mom
Cynthia Nixon is best known for playing lawyer Miranda Hobbes on the hit TV show 'Sex and the City' ...
How to Know When Head Injuries Are Serious
Natasha Richardson's death shocked the world. As a parent, it's important to be able to detect sympt...
Vacation Contest Winners
We received so many thoughtful responses to our contest question asking how you measure your success...
What’s on the momAgenda?
Nina Restiericreated momAgenda, a functional and stylish line of organizational products that have h...
Family Nutrition on a Budget
Budgeting at the supermarket doesn’t mean your family has to suffer when it comes to proper nutritio...
How Famous Moms Take a Break: Excerpts from 'If You Give a Mom a Martini...'
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Julie Klappas and Lyss Stern, two NeYC moms, have written a new book ...
Mother's Day Recipe: Build a Bagel Face
Here’s a food craft that you can set up in advance & the kids can have fun with on their own. Then,...
Mother's Day Crafts
Make a flowery paper mâché vase with blooming flowers this Mother's Day......
Earthly Messages in a Sci-Fi Film for Kids: 'Battle for Terra'
Roadside Attractions’ 'Battle for Terra', the new the sci-fi, CG-animated movie for kids, opens May ...
Where to: Botanical Gardens in NY, NJ & CT
Spring has sprung, & botanical gardens across the area are in full bloom with flowers, exotic plants...
In Our Communities - Rockland
A new childcare center receives a donation & a Hebrew Day School gets top honors!...
How To Help Your Kids Succeed in Sports
What can you do to help you kids enjoy sports — and succeed at them? Here are 10 tips to begin......
New & Noteworthy-New 'It' Products for Kids & Parents
Check out some new products for parents and kids this month......
Choosing the Right Camp...
Ask questions!...
Surviving Sport Tryouts
Trying out for a roster spot on a sports team can be extremely stressful for young athletes. Here ar...
How To Help Your Child Tackle Homework
Making schoolwork a priority in your home sends the signal that you care about your child and her fu...
Fighting Childhood Obesity
According to a national poll on children’s health conducted by the University of Michigan C.S. Mott ...
Money Lessons: Teach Your Children Well
A Consumer Reports survey of 12-year-olds found that 28% didn't know that credit cards are a form of...
MomBiz: Christine Lavin: Mom & Entrepreneur
In 2008, Lavin launched her maternity active wear line, FIT2BMOM, available in stores nationwide......
Birthday Parties at Home: Are they Budget-Friendly?
Many parents are reviving the tradition of having parties at home. Does this really stretch your dol...
Fun and Games for Kids in April...
See what new, fun games and books came out this month for kids!...
How to Keep Kids Focused in School When Spring Fever Hits
Although staying focused when the weather changes can be challenging, we have compiled these tips to...
Aromatherapy for Emergencies
My introduction to aromatherapy happened when my son had a stubborn case of ringworm......
Beating Homesickness at Camp
Homesickness should not be a deterrent to sending your child to camp. By following some simple strat...
How To Throw an 'Up' Birthday Party for Kids
If one of your children has a birthday coming up, build a party theme around Disney Pixar’s new movi...
Mohonk Mountain House - A Family Vacation
In these uncertain economic times, many people want to turn to a sure thing. Mohonk Mountain House, ...
Making Matzah with Your Children for Passover
A great way to teach your children the Passover story is to make matzah with them, just like the Jew...
Rosanna Scotto from Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' on Parenting....
Introducing our newest feature, Celebrity Mom! Each month, NYMetroParents will be talking with cele...
Birthday Parties: Etiquette for Throwing & Going
Countess Luann deLesseps, star of "The Real Housewives of New York City" & author of "Class with the...
Springtime Allergies & Kids
Spring has finally arrived. Yet, as Long Islanders and other New Yorkers know, the onset of milder w...
Where to: Zoos and Nature Centers in the NY Area
Celebrating Earth and its creatures all around the New York area......
