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...
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...
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...
September 2012 Table of Contents
The September 2012 Back-to-School issue of NYMetroParents highlights expert advice on starting the s...
New Campaign Empowers Youth to Help Tackle Nation's Obesity Epidemic
New York 4-H Youth partners with UnitedHealthcare to promote healthy living by launching a new campa...
Empty Nest Survival Guide for Parents
As teens head to college this fall, many leave their parents behind to live in an empty nest for the...
Four Things You Should Know about Traumatic Brain Injuries
As the school sports seasons start up again, traumatic brain injuries (concussions) should be a conc...
Are Your Kids Protected From Poisons in Your Home?
According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers' National Poison Data, the most comm...
Broadway Review: 'Bring It On: The Musical'
Broadway's "Bring It On: The Musical" is a pep rally with heart, humor, and backflips that teens and...
How to Incorporate Nature into Play Dates
The National Wildlife Federation and the Natural Learning Initiative at North Carolina State Univers...
The Cough Question: Should Your Child Stay Home or Go To School?
The start of school brings the unavoidable cold season. Sometimes figuring out whether or not you sh...
Meet Kevin Del Aguila: Broadway Star and NYC Dad
Acclaimed actor, writer, and director Kevin Del Aguila talks about his alternating roles as Broadway...
Five Reasons Why Dogs Make Great Reading Partners For Children
It turns out dogs are not only good for our health, finding missing people, and helping disabled peo...
September Strategies to Start the School Year Right
Earlier wake-ups, spiffy duds, and a new class for your kids mean organizational and motivational ch...
Reading Rainbow Reinvented: The PBS Kids' Show Turned App
Reading Rainbow, the beloved children's show on PBS that had a 26-year run, recently joined the digi...
How to Create a Learning Wonderland at Home
Louise Weadock, a registered child psychiatric nurse and founder of WeeZee World, explains why senso...
A New Film Explores What Technology is Doing to Our Brains
“What is all this technology doing to our brains?” The second film of the three-part series "Let It ...
Disney Store Donates School Supplies to Boys and Girls Clubs of America
In partnership with The Walt Disney Company, Disney Store will donate 25,000 school supply kits to c...
What Vaccines Does My Tween or Teen Need?
Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain what vaccines your tween or teen...
Dental X-ray Concerns: Are They Valid?
A recent study called "Dental X-rays and Risk of Meningioma" by Elizabeth B. Claus, MD, Ph.D. indica...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Set Limits on My Child's Diet without Being Too Restrictive?
Local pediatrician and obesity specialist Joanna Dolgoff, MD, explains how parents can set healthy l...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Make Exercise More Fun for My Non-Athletic Child?
If your child isn't the athletic type, it's important to keep him moving by finding activities he en...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Increase My Child's Active Time Outside of School?
Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, a local pediatrician and expert on childhood obesity, provides tips on increasin...
How to Safely Share the Road with School Buses
Many more school buses will be on the roads once students begin heading back to school in the fall. ...
Helping Challenged Kids Go Back To School
How can you help your child with a psychiatric or learning disability deal with going back to school...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Nature's Finest Playground, Marriage Crushes, and Exhaustion Treatment
From our September 2012 issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain inte...
To My Baby, With Love
A mother of two maintains a consistent journal of her sons to cherish the moments of their childhood...
Shopping for Independence
When Dr. Susan Bartell's daughter went shopping for a graduation dress with a school friend and purc...
Being a Mentor is a Big Commitment, So Why Do It?
With a full daily schedule, signing up to be a mentor is a big commitment and extra responsibility. ...
The Mentor Effect: Helping At-Risk and Underprivileged Kids
It isn't necessary to be superhuman to be a great mentor to an at-risk or underprivileged youth. Wha...
Five Ways You Can Be A Good Mentor for a Child
Whether you're mentoring through an organization or on your own, you don't need to be extraordinary ...
Get 25% Off at Macy's and Help the March of Dimes
Shoppers can purchase a 25 percent off coupon valid at all Macy's stores on Aug. 25, during the stor...
How to Pack a Smarter School Lunch
When you were young and single, preparing lunch was easy: tuna on crackers, a slice of leftover pizz...
Build-A-Bear Celebrates Grand Reopening in West Nyack and Paramus
The Build-A-Bear Workshop stores at Palisades Center in West Nyack, NY and Paramus Park Mall in Para...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Rockland this September
Our roundup of fun and free/low-cost things to do with kids in Rockland County, NY, this September a...
Huge Anatomical Heart Statue Arrives in NYC in Support of Boys & Girls Club
Bodies The Exhibition in New York awarded 500 tickets to Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, and to ...
Bookshare Supplies Free Book Downloads For Kids With Learning Disabilities
If your child has a learning difference like dyslexia, they may qualify for free digital books and r...
Tips for Coping with Back-To-School Separation Anxiety in Kids
Whether it's your child's first day of kindergarten or his first day at university, the thought of g...
Teach Your Kids to Make Smart Purchases While Back-to-School Shopping
Use back-to-school shopping time as a learning experience for your kids. Experts from TD Bank offer ...
New Thrills At Camelback Mountain Resort
Camelback Mountain Resort, a great family vacation destination in Tannersville, PA, is now home to t...
Montefiore Medical Center Supports Mothers who Breastfeed
Montefiore Medical Center recently announced its plan to participate in "Latch On NYC," a city-wide ...
The Basics of Pest Prevention
Learn about the common bugs and pests that enter your home and how to get rid of them. Plus, see wha...
A Back-To-School Health Checklist for Parents
As students gear up for back-to-school season, parents should also be aware of the health concerns a...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Prepare for Traveling with a Child Who Has Asthma?
Preparation is the most important thing when traveling with a child who has asthma. A local pediatri...
Take Care of Your Child's Feet Now to Prevent Later Damage
Doctors at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York recently warned against the dangers of flip-fl...
What Do Olympic Athletes and Expecting Moms Have in Common?
How are Olympic athletes and expecting mothers similar? They both need to train! Respected and leadi...
Summer Getaway Plans With Kids In Mind
Vacations can be a relaxing treat away from the hectic schedules of daily life. Of course, bringing ...
7 Tips for Teaching Kids Table Manners
Parenting experts offer advice on dining out with kids, including tricks for teaching them good tabl...
Prep Your Home Before Heading Out on Vacation
The end of summer may be near, but families are still getting in last minute vacations before fall t...
Ask the Expert: What is Gene Doping?
The Summer Olympics have spurred talk about gene doping and performance-enhancing drugs. A local exp...
NYC DOE Offers More Resources For Families Of Children With Special Needs
The New York City Department of Education's (DOE) Division of Students with Disabilities and English...
Three 'F.U.N.' Tips to Keep Your Eyes Safe in the Summer
When it comes to work and play, people need to keep safety in mind, especially when it comes to thei...
Ask the Expert: What Should Parents Know About Whooping Cough?
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are on the rise in New York state. A local expert weighs in o...
Healthy Lifestyle Pilot Program Has Kids Bouncing Off the Walls
This fall, kids in Rockland and Westchester counties will be able to get fit and learn about a healt...
NYMetroParents Merges with Long Island Parent Magazine
NYMetroParents, publisher of Nassau Parent and Suffolk Parent magazines, has merged with Long Island...
Mania Training Facility Moves to Rockland County
Mania Training Facility recently moved to a new location in Rockland County. Along with their cheer ...
Kohl's Cares and TED Want You To Vote For Your Most Influential Educator
The "Lessons Worth Sharing" program will award 18 educators across the country with the opportunity ...
Broken Bones Are Most Common in Children During the Summer
During the summer months, the most common injury in children is broken or fractured bones. Because c...
Schools in the New York Metro Area
Looking for schools in your area? Our comprehensive guide features public schools, parochial schools...
Parents Want to Help Teens Through College But Unsure How, Survey Says
A national survey of parents conducted by Discover Student Loans found that three out of four famili...
Sam's Club Offers Free Children's Health Screenings
Sam's Clubs that have a pharmacy are hosting free children's health screenings just in time for the ...
Renters Insurance: What it Covers, When You Need It, and How to Find the Right Coverage
Most renters are not required to buy renters insurance, but it can provide peace of mind and guard a...
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...
