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...
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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 ...
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...
Specialty Camps — More Than A Sporting Good Time
Choosing a sports camp can help your child break out of his or her shell, become more fit and confid...
All Moms Need Support! says artist who draws joy from hardship
At 17, Katherine Arnoldi found herself without a job, without a home, and without much self-esteem. ...
Theme Park Season Begins!
Seeking thrills, a way to cool off on a water slide, a ride down a lazy river? Here’s our roundup...
Paper Bag Pranks: Great Costume Ideas from The Paper Bag Players
Halloween, with its license to be silly, scary, ugly, glamorous or simply outrageous, is a great opp...
It’s a Wrap!
Raegan Moya-Jones is a native of Australia, where swaddling infants is the norm. When she and her fr...
Teen Skin: New products to stem acne
Emotional factors — and seasons — can conspire against teens when it comes to breakouts, says Dr....
Balanced Moms: make it happen!
It’s a pretty well known fact: Moms are pulled in many directions and their to-do lists almost ne...
Keeping up with Pregnancy
There are many petty annoyances of pregnancy — odd cramps, strange cravings, grossly distended bo...
Rubbing Shoulders with the Stars
Theater camps are a dime a dozen in New York City, but Camp Broadway stands out, not least because i...
Panama: The Next Eco-Destination
When you’re traveling with kids, you may want a bit of the exotic, but you also need to make sure...
Head for Aisle #1
To keep your family healthy . . . ...
How To Cope With Bedwetting
My child has had a problem with wetting his bed, and I don’t know what to do about it. Will psychot...
New Center to Lead Asperger Research
New York City will soon lead the way in the research and treatment of Asperger Syndrome, thanks to...
Worth Howling About!
While America’s national parks boast old-growth trees, pristine wilderness and incredible wildlife, ...
Great Apes & Griffins
At the American Museum of Natural History, you can learn the science behind imaginary creatures in '...
The Fine Line
I am kind of a worst-case scenario parent — if one kid has a stiff neck, I think “meningitis”. ...
How Perfect is a ‘Perfect Child’ Anyway?
Gina Gallagher, a lifetime sports enthusiast and classic overachiever, always fantasized about he...
You Are Getting Sleepy . . .
Hypnosis can help kids reverse behaviors and change mindsets....
Becoming a Mother—Making Sense of It All
The transition to motherhood is a profound step in a woman's life. One day she is "just a woman", ...
Wise up, girlfriends!
According to a recent poll, 40 percent of teenage girls say that saving for college is their moti...
Stepping Up To The Plate
What makes a star athlete? ...
Taking On the Outdoors
More and more families are making outdoor play a priority and everyone’s reaping the benefits. ...
Passing On Environmental Values
For a variety of reasons, today’s children spend little time outdoors. They are the first generat...
Move Over, Apple!
New research shows an hour of outdoor play helps keep the doctor away, too....
No-Cost Outdoor Activities
Finding free outdoor activities that are fun for the whole family isn’t as hard as it sounds. Her...
Six Tips and Tricks for Better Outdoor Photos
Taking photos of — and with — your child is a great way to save and share your outdoor fun. Here are...
Destination Outdoors
When your family is ready to explore the great outdoors beyond your own backyard and neighborhood...
Keeping an Eye Out for Ear Infections
My child seems exceptionally prone to ear infections during the summer. Why is this, and is there a...
Irvington Mom Cooks Up a Scheme
Irvington mom Missy Chase Lapine hasn’t earned the name, “The Sneaky Chef” for nuthin’. In many ...
Indianapolis: A Charm for Children
More than you’d imagine!...
Precious Preschoolers
Understanding this great growth spurt...
Taking On The Bad Guys
One man’s mission to help kids deal with bullying. ...
Fighting Fat—Kids Need Our Help
The childhood obesity epidemic has become of such concern, some school districts have taken to is...
Executive Training For The Preschool Set
What does 7-year-old Gabriela Christina Gagliano from Kew Gardens have in common with the likes of B...
The Cultured Canine of Avery Fisher Hall
When philanthropist and dog enthusiast Karen LeFrak decided to write a book introducing children ...
Happy Feet
Catching foot problems early is vital....
Autism update
Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia are looking at the possibility of being able to i...
The Right Foods For Young Athletes
Giving kids the right foods and drinks will help them get the nutrients they need to be better athle...
The Nature of Giving
She may be your wife, but she’s mother to your children. Herewith, wife-friendly and earth-friendly ...
Re-Living Prom!
Some well-known New Yorkers tell us why, for better or worse, prom was a night to remember. ...
4 Great Skin Savers
Moms can get a jump on summer beauty routines with tips from a New York mom and founder of Mommy Mak...
'eebee' Talks to Toddlers
'eebee’s adventures', created by New Yorkers, is a new DVD series that is based on the concept “ever...
On-The-Job Training
Some people become experts by delving into a subject, doing research and learning all there is to...
Shame & Neglect
What has become of the sanctity of the library? Am I just a blind devotee to the magic of these plac...
Engage Your Endorphins!
Our bodies are equipped with naturally occurring wonder drugs, little wonder molecules that, when...
Happy Birthday, Jamestown!
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia, America's first per...
Words Matter: Think Before You Praise
Kids who are always “the best” may actually be losing self-esteem....
Behind the Curtain
You may have been to these places, but they have special behind the scenes tours. ...
How to Get Winning Writing Strategies
For many students, the thought of having to write a well-constructed essay causes a chronic case ...
Is Your Tot Ready for Prime Time?
Could your baby’s gurgling signal the beginning of a great acting career? Would your toddler like to...
Hip-Hop High
At W.E.B.DuBois High School, in Crown Heights, teacher Timothy Adams has won an award recognizing “e...
Big Brother Ed
Former mayor Ed Koch recently collaborated with his sister, Pat, on their second children’s book....
Safety for Latchkey Kids
There are several steps you can take to help ensure the safety of your child when they are home alon...
The 7 Sleep Stealers
There are seven main “sleep stealers”, or reasons your child isn’t sleeping well. ...
Rules of the Games for Spectator Moms
Resist the temptation to live through your child on the field! Here’s how: ...
Inventors at Play
Imagine a place where your children can learn how to assemble an interactive robot and make it move,...
Can You Help Train a Guide Dog?
Volunteers are needed for Guiding Eyes for the Blind to fulfill its mission. ...
Honoring Brooklyn’s Teachers
There are many middle schools that are thriving. Consider M.S.51, the William Alexander Middle Scho...
The Latest Poop . . . er . . . Scoop on Diapers
There are so many diaper choices now that even the most Zen parent can get ready to toss her wipes....
Vitamins Before Pregnancy Now Urged
Women who take multivitamins early in pregnancy may reduce the risk that their child will develop s...
20 Mom-Tested, Tried & True Party Tips!
As the mother of three sons, I have frequently taken on the role of party planner. I’ve hosted (o...
A Mouth Guard for Migraines
A new mouthpiece, worn at night over the two front teeth, may ease migraine pain in children. ...
Making Allowances
Parents have been handing out allowances for generations, and no one has come up with a significan...
Victorian Vacation at the Shore
For many, a beach vacation requires little more than soft white sand and clean water. Cape May, ...
Nature Preserves: Fresh Air, Flowers, Parks & Trails
The time is ripe for family outings in the great outdoors. A listing of botanical gardens and nature...
Aunt Flo? Meet Mother Nature…
Buckle up, ladies, for a trip through the wacky and wonderful eco-options for dealing with our perio...
Please don't hurt me— I'm your mother!
"Watch out for Mommy's tummy!" I'd yell in vain as my son came flying at me, preparing to execute...
Could Your Home Be Toxic?
Here are some simple tips to make your home a safer and healthier place for your family and get rid ...
Keeping Tabs on Nanny
Like many parents of young children, Murray Hill mom Jill Starishevsky worried about leaving h...
Bourne Identified
British choreographer and director Matthew Bourne has adapted Tim Burton’s movie, 'Edward Scissorhan...
Good Cents Credit Card for Kids
Now there’s a pre-paid MasterCard — created for kids and teens. ...
Clean Up!
The 'What to Expect' series has covered pregnancy, the baby’s first year, toddlers, and more. No...
Go, Girls?
A new study shows that adolescent girl athletes are as much as eight times more likely to injure the...
Singing for Somers
Somers has a star in the making. Meet Kristi Nicole, 15....
New & Noteworthy
The best new products for parents, kids and families. Editors' picks....
Camp, to ease the suffering
Camp Sunshine, located along the shores of Sebago Lake, Maine, is a free camp for children with life...
Under the Weather
I feel horrible when my kids are sick, and I would gladly take a stomach bug, or bad cold, so they c...
Kids and Bedwetting
There is no magic age when children are ready to work on becoming dry....
THUMBSUCKING — Beyond the Toddler Years
When thumbsucking is no longer a mere reflex, breaking the habit will take patience and understandi...
Spina Bifida
Prevention is key....
Safety on the Swing Set
Vital information before you install....
Walking on Eggshells : Oppositional Children and Mental Health
When Oppositional Behavior in children becomes a mental health concern. ...
Life Insurance
Make sure you avoid estate tax. ...
Coconuts & Canoes: A Week in Paradise
Got a week and some visions of palm trees? The Caribbean may be closer, but Hawaii is our idea ...
Nice Ice!
Last year, Manhattan had a new free place to skate, The Pond at Bryant Park. This year, this midtow...
Are Your Kids Making You Eat More?
Although it might be difficult at times for parents with children at home to avoid the common trap o...
Finding Kid-Friendly Anime
Some anime is created specifically for children while others have more complex stories and themes ap...
How to Talk It Out — The Art of Family Conversation
Family conflicts are common, but if not addressed, they tend to snowball. ...
When Religion Interferes with Conception
Working through infertility can be a challenge. But for Orthodox Jewish couples, those challenge...
Forgotten Babies
NYC mom writes for change. ...
Kids Who Get High on Gambling
All the excitement in the name of gambling overshadows the serious problems the activity can cause w...
Paying for College
Get your teen involved, urges college planning expert....
More Vegetables, Please!
Prepping kids to eat right....
Checking Out Childcare, while on vacation
Vacationing changes when a baby comes along — but most resorts offer a full complement of possibilit...
How to Keep Kids Out of Divorce Court
Say hello to the NYC Family Court Mediation Program....
When A Parent Has Cancer
When you're diagnosed with cancer, how do you tell your children? ...
