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...
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...
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, ...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Holiday Markets in NYC
A favorite tradition among many New York City-area families is strolling the city's pop-up holiday s...
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...
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 ...
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...
Nationwide Campout Kicks Off Summer
The National Wildlife Federation will sponsor The Great American Backyard Campout this June to encou...
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...
Advice for Parents and Teachers Affected by School Shooting in Newtown, CT
The Child Mind Insitute, an NYC-based organization dedicated to improving mental health care for chi...
How to Talk to Kids About Tragedy in the News
The American Humane Association offers tips for parents and caregivers to help kids cope with tragic...
Waldorf School Welcomes Charles Andrade for Painting Workshop
Master Lazurist Charles Andrade will be hosting his second workshop at Green Meadow Waldorf School i...
Survey Reveals Creating Budgets for Back-to-School Shopping is On the Rise
A new survey conducted by Chase Slate with Blueprint reveals that more consumers are creating budget...
Free E-Book Guides Parents on Managing Child's Stress and Preventing Smoking
Real Parents. Real Answers, a youth smoking prevention program, has launched a free e-book on their ...
Kids, Porn, and Parents
The constant struggle of communication between parents and teenagers will always be on the foregroun...
Six Tips to Prepare Your Child to Go Back to School
If your child could use a little help getting back into the school swing of things, there are a numb...
Sports Fans May Benefit Academically and Socially
If your child can cite the on-base percentage of every player on the Yankees or whiles away more tim...
How Should I Deal with My Child's Demands and Frustrations?
A social worker with two decades of experience working with stressed families and challenged childre...
August 2012 Table of Contents
The After-School Activities August 2012 issue of NYMetroParents offers advice on how to manage your ...
One NYC Mother Has Made Fighting Pollution a Priority
Dominique Browning, mother and NYC and Rhode Island resident, co-founded Moms Clean Air Force, a gro...
How Worried Should I Be About Secondhand Smoke?
In an ongoing study by the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health in Manhattan, more th...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Suffolk this August
Our hand-picked list of fun and free/low-cost things to do with kids in Suffolk County, Long Island,...
Local Parents Share How They Are Learning to Let Go
Giving your child freedom and independence should be balanced by the parental instinct for protectio...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Moms Take Over Social Media, Rise of the SAHD, and Reaching for the Stars
From our August 2012 issue, selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain interesti...
Stress-Free Back-to-School Shopping
It's back-to-school season again, which means it is time to go shopping for school supplies. You bou...
How to Pack a Cooler the Right Way
Sunny summer weather calls for having picnics and throwing barbecues, which means transporting peris...
10 Tips on How Expectant Moms Can Beat the Heat
Summer's sweltering heat is, to say the least, uncomfortable for most people, and can be particularl...
Ethan Bortnick Launches Single To Benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Ethan Bortnick, a talented young musician and philanthropist, just released his latest song as an iT...
Tips For Booking A Great Vacation Rental
Finding the perfect vacation rental can leave you lost in a sea of options. For travelers, it's now ...
Top Five Car Safety Features
Remember these top five car safety features that can save lives and make a big impact when you drive...
Does ADHD Exist?
The belief that ADHD, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, isn’t real is a serious threat to th...
On The Blogroll: Squidalicious
The NYMetroParents blogroll features the best blogs in the parenting world, from New York and beyond...
On The Blogroll: Mom a la Mode
The NYMetroParents blogroll features the best blogs in the parenting world, from New York and beyond...
On The Blogroll: Dadding
The NYMetroParents blogroll features the best blogs in the parenting world, from New York and beyond...
On The Blogroll: Suzysaid
The NYMetroParents blogroll features the best blogs in the parenting world, from New York and beyond...
On The Blogroll: Chic Mom
The NYMetroParents blogroll features the best blogs in the parenting world, from New York and beyond...
Spiders Alive! Exhibition Opens at American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is running a new exhibition from July 28 until December 2, 20...
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist Presents Workshop for Kids on Long Island
Walt Handelsman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for Long Island's Newsday, presented a specia...
Five Symptoms of Kids With Writing Disabilities
Now more than ever, writing is a vital part of our daily lives. If your child struggles with writing...
10 Tips for Raising a Healthy, Happy Baby on a Budget
Wondering how best to budget for a new baby? These tips from a credit expert will help new parents c...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Rockland this August
Find fun and free or low-cost things to do with kids in Rockland County, NY this August, including a...
Seven Tips Parents Can Use To Raise A Multilingual Baby
Immersing your children in another language and culture is beneficial to their social and cognitive ...
Dr. Harvey Karp Releases New Parenting Book About Sleep
In his new book "The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep: Simple Solutions for Kids from Birth to 5 Y...
How To Help High School Teens Cope With Stress
Ask a high school student why s/he’s so stressed out, and prepare to hear a long list of offenders. ...
Five Ways Parents Can Help Their Children Learn About Music
Kenneth K. Guilmartin—founder and director of Music Together, an early childhood music and movement ...
Book Drive Provides Free Books and Eye Exams to U.S. Children
VSP Vision Care—the largest not-for-profit vision benefits and services company in the U.S.—partnere...
Premier English Soccer League Visits Boys and Girls Club of America
The English Premier League's Chelsea Football Club, sponsored by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., is tr...
10 Wild Animals That Have Olympic Gold-Medal Worthy Abilities
The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics is July 27, and whether it's your child's fi...
How Do Spiderman's Powers Compare to a Real Spider?
With the recent launch of the fourth Spiderman film and the reign of Broadway's "Spider-Man, Turn Of...
Connecting with Your Preteen Helps Them Be Responsible Adults
As a middle school guidance counselor, Louise Hajjar Diamond knows from experience that preteens wan...
NYC Theater Review: 'Zarkana' by Cirque du Soleil
"Zarkana" by Cirque du Soleil is a tantalizing, funny, and physically thrilling show that your kids ...
5 Tips to Manage Your Child's Busy After-School Schedule
Does your child sign up for every after-school activity he finds interesting? Do you worry that your...
Rain with a Chance of Fish and Spiders
The Emmy Award-winning weatherman for WABC, Channel 7 in New York City, Bill Evans, publishes a chil...
Tin Man Teaches Kids to Have a Heart
Based on a true story and written by a former teacher and musical director, the children's book "Sam...
Tips to Help You Plan a Productive and Tasty Craft Time with Kids
Indoor craft activities are a fun way to get children's imagination running and it can help kids dev...
Military Families Get Free Admission to Blue Star Museums this Summer
Active duty military and their family members can enjoy free admission to 70 museums, cultural cente...
Reigning 'Masters' of Blind Golf Champion Takes Home Trophy for 24th Time
Taking home the trophy for the 24th time, Patrick Browne Jr., a longtime mentor of the New York Gian...
Does Your Child Need Academic Assistance for the SATs?
According to the United States Census Bureau, 52 percent of children ages 12-17 consider themselves ...
Family Outing: Field Station: Dinosaurs
Travel back a few eons in Earth's history with a visit to Field Station: Dinosaurs, a remarkable din...
2 Dino-Mite DIY Preschool Projects
A Brooklyn mom shares DIY after-school dinosaur and fossil projects that she does preschooler to hel...
New Cookbooks and Nutrition Guides for Parents and Families
We've rounded up our favorite new books on food for families, including some great cookbooks for eve...
Take A Free Ferry Ride With Your Family This Summer
We've rounded up three options to quell your boat cravings in the past, suggesting cruises that leav...
Ask the Expert: What Should Parents Know About Sepsis?
Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is a medical condition triggered by an infection that's a lea...
Two Moms Write A Book About Everything Moms Should Know
Heather Gibbs Flett and Whitney Moss, two moms from Berkeley, Calif., wrote the book "Stuff Every Mo...
Resources to Help Parents Support Their Case for Placing Twins in the Same Classroom
For parents dealing with schools that want to place twins in separate classrooms, they can cite thes...
What to Consider When Deciding Whether Your Twins Should Be in Separate Classes
Although parents may have a say in which school their multiples or twins attend, some parents have l...
How to Keep Kids Safe at Amusement Parks
A trip to the amusement park offers tons of family fun, but there are some common health and safety ...
Why Touring Camps This Summer Will Help You Pick the Best Camp for Your Kid Next Year
Maine Camp Experience offers tips on when exactly to visit camps, what to look for when researching,...
A Cheat Sheet of Parenting Philosophies and Trends
Have you heard of or seen these parenting philosophies recently, but don't know what they mean? Auth...
What Should You Say When You're Given Parenting Advice?
You're out running errands or having an adventure with your child and someone approches you with uns...
A List of Common Abbreviations Used on Parenting Forums
Have you ever tried to participate in an online parenting forum but have no idea what people are tal...
July 2012 Table of Contents
July's Sourcebook by NYMetroParents has an extensive directory of every kind of resource parents wil...
Long Island Dad Publishes 'Diana the Organic Banana'
Long Island author Dr. Francesco J. Caputo's children's book, which teaches kids about nutrition and...
Westbury Friends School Students Take an Adventure in NYC
Fifth-graders from Westbury Friends School on Long Island celebrated their graduation on a school tr...
Horse Show in Central Park Celebrates Disabled Riders
GallopNYC, the NYC-based therapeutic riding organization, held its fifth annual Ride with Pride Hors...
10 NYC Students Become Youngest Published Playwrights
Ten New York City public school students had their original plays published and performed through th...
Getting Teens to Turn the Page
Reading well is an important skill for young adults to have in order to achieve economic success. Bu...
10 Rockland Students Win Scholarship for Artistic Curiosity
The Edward Hopper House Art Center in Nyack, NY awarded 10 Rockland County juniors with a scholarshi...
Off We Go: Traveling Tips For A Child Who Has Special Needs
Traveling with your child who has special needs might not be easy, but it’s essential. Take control ...
Why Getting Vaccines on Time is Important to Your Baby's Health
Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain why you should get your child va...
Greenmarket Vegetable Chowder
This recipe for a colorful summer vegetable soup, courtesy of the owners of Tocqueville in Manhattan...
Chef Secrets: How to Get Kids to Love Healthy Food
A Manhattan mom who owns two restaurants in the city shares tips on dining out with kids, tricks for...
Family Outing: Boscobel House and Gardens
Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison, NY, about an hour outside NYC, is a fun historical spot that...
Doubly Sweet: An Ice Cream Truck to Donate All Proceeds to NYC Museums
There's an ice cream truck in New York City that will donate all of its proceeds from selling icy co...
