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...
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...
Car Seat Inspection Sites in the NYC Area
Want to know where to get your child's car seat checked, to make sure it's meeting safety guidelines...
March 2012 Table of Contents
The March 2012 camp issue from NYMetroParents features articles on the best educational apps that he...
February 2012 Table of Contents
Our February 2012 camp issue features articles on fun ideas to bring camp home, how to make a smooth...
January 2012 Table of Contents
Our January 2012 education issue features articles on public versus private schools, raising money b...
5 Simple Tips to Raising a Money-Smart Kid
Here are five simple things you can start teaching your kid today to ensure you are raising a money-...
Stepparent Survival Skills
Blending a family is a joy but can also be a challenge. Nicholas Strouse, director of Westport Famil...
'Huggable Heroes' Do Good in Community
In honor of Youth Leadership Month this February, Build-A-Bear Workshop is running its ninth annual ...
Ask the Expert: Are My Child's Learning Problems Really Caused by Hidden Vision Problems?
A staggering number of children who have learning difficulties are also suffering from hidden vision...
A Pig Tale
A local mom of a son with autism remembers, fondly, one milestone met more than a little late. ...
Dreams Delayed
When your child has autism or other developmental delays, he won’t conform to a typical schedule of ...
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in Rockland County
Bowling alleys across the country have upgraded to appeal to kids and youth players, and Rockland Co...
Bowling is Back in Style
Bowling is the latest youth sport to come back into style, with alleys luring kids and families back...
Teddy the Puppy Helps Kids Cope with Moving
Ridgefield native, Anna Parille, authors a children’s book, A New Home for the Honeypies, that featu...
Help Kids Transition Before and After Moving
From suburbs to city, west coast to east, or just one neighborhood over, packing your family up and ...
Did You Know? Blue Man Group Trivia
Think you know everything about Blue Man Group? Guess again -- here are 10 things you probably didn'...
What to Watch at the NY International Children's Film Festival
The 2012 New York International Children's Film Festival will span seven NYC theaters and present mo...
Blue Man Group Brings It to the Next Level
Blue Man Group has taken its tongue-in-cheek techno passion to the next level with some awesome new ...
How To Choose The Right Sports Environment For Your Child
Is a competitive environment right for your child, or should you pick a lower-pressure team environm...
Sore Loser Blues
No one likes losing, but some children react more poorly than others. What can you do to help your c...
Stuff We Like: Budding Scientists
From an interactive book of animal x-rays with a built-in light box to a DIY science kit made by a k...
App-Mazing Remembering Tools
The iTunes store is flooded with "educational" apps—but how the heck can you really know which ones ...
Why Women Rule: Celebrate International Women's Day
You, the mothers out there, make a difference every day—for your children and for the world. Celebra...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Mommy Wars, Dr. Seuss's Birthday, & Giggle Fits
From our March issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain interesting t...
Find the Best Summer Camp for Your Kid!
Summer always arrives before we know it, and that means it's never to soon to start thinking about y...
Winner of Facebook Sharing Contest
Over the last few days, we asked you to share with your network our Weekend Highlights newsletter. E...
The Risk of Lead Poisoning in Your Home
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee report released in January states ...
Kudos for Charitable Kids
Give your kids that extra incentive to give back to their community. Kids Who Give is a national con...
A New Resource for New Moms
Patricia Reilly started Growing Up Babies, a newborn care consulting company, in November 2011 becau...
Life Coaching With a Focus on Infertility, Pregnancy, and Motherhood
Sabrina Roffman, owner of Just for Women Life Coaching, wants to offer women support and guidance as...
Time Management 101
Keeping children with learning disabilities and ADHD on a schedule—especially one they can eventuall...
The Nanny Dilemma
This summer, when your kids head off to camp, your childcare needs may shift dramatically. Plan ahea...
Eating for Beginners
Brooklyn mom Melanie Rehak thought she had food figured out until a picky eater arrived on the scene...
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Check out BAMkids Film Festival in Brooklyn this weekend, Feb. 4-5, 2012, with fun children's films ...
Twins: The School Years
Same classrooms, or separate? What if one sibling is not doing as well academically as the other? We...
There’s a New ‘Bully’ in Town
The Bully, a critically acclaimed musical for young audiences, tackles the bullying epidemic with sm...
To Snack or Not to Snack
Children, in particular, require several small meals per day, and snacks can help make up for nutrie...
Snacking Explained: How Kids Regulate Caloric Intake
Most kids are naturally able to limit snacking to when they’re hungry, but parents should pay attent...
Have a Heart
Having a healthy heart is so much more than cute cards and physical fitness. It is also about ‘havin...
Heroes for Hope Honored in Huntington
Northport High School students recognized three inspiring individuals while raising funds for ALS. ...
New City Kumon Awards Scholarship to Local Student
A six-year-old boy of Pomona was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Kumon Math and Reading Center of ...
5 Tips to Keep Babies Safe from Identity Theft
January 28 marks National Data Privacy Day. Here are five tips on how to keep your kids--even newbor...
'Doodle 4 Google' Contest for Students
Goolge invites students across the U.S. to redesign their homepage logo using their imagination arou...
Ask the Expert: Will Singing to My Kids Make Them Smarter?
Margie La Bella, a local music therapist and special educator, explains why parents should sing to t...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Rockland this February
Looking for fun and affordable family events in Rockland? We've put together a list of the best thin...
Largest Indoor Amusement Park Opens in Jersey
Boasting several thrill rides, hundreds of arcade games, two-story laser tag, and more year-round fu...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Men are Faster Diaper Changers, Nobody's Normal, & a Viral Video about Bullying
From our February issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain interestin...
Eating Disorders as a Coping Mechanism
"Before I Disappear," by Barb Herding, is the fictional tale of 16-year-old Lauren Stafford and the ...
More Summer Camp Fun for the Winter
As a way to combat the cold winter months and psych your kids (and yourself) up for summer that curr...
Re-Create Summer Camp at Home this Winter
As winter descends, it can be tough to keep kids entertained indoors. Recreate summer camp activitie...
'Pregnant in Heels' with Rosie Pope Casting Call
Get expert advice from baby guru and maternity designer, Rosie Pope, on Season Two of Bravo TV's "Pr...
The Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids
From kung fu to tae kwon do to karate, martial arts have many benefits and great appeal for kids. He...
Beautiful and Bald Barbie Teams Up with 11-Year-Old Singer
After watching 11-year-old singer-songwriter Miranda Finn on YouTube, Jane Bingham, the woman leadin...
How to Choose a Tutor for Your Child with LD
Are you looking to hire a private tutor for your child who has learning disabilities? Find out what ...
Believing in 'War Horse'
The Tony Award-winning "War Horse," now playing at Lincoln Center in NYC, brings two horse puppets t...
The Benefits and Risks of Swaddling Your Baby
There are many benefits to swaddling your baby, but incorrect swaddling can lead to serious health p...
No More Molasses Classes
"America's Educator" Ron Clark, author of "The End of Molasses Classes," talks about how to banish b...
Family Treks 13,000 Miles to Shed Light on Natural Medicine
From San Francisco to Bridgeport, Dr. Dennis Godby, along with his sons and nephew, ran coast to coa...
Cross-Country Ride Raises Awareness of Eating Disorders
A Long Island native bikes more than 3,900 miles and raises more than $10,000 for MentorCONNECT, an ...
Wine Tasting Raises Nearly $10,000 for Guide Dog School
Guiding Eyes for the Blind hosted its second annual wine tasting event at its headquarters in Yorkto...
A Cause To Celebrate
Build-A-Bear and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital teamed up with the New York Giants to host a ...
Boys & Girls Club Raises $5,000 at Annual Memorial Fundraiser
An annual memorial fundraiser hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester raised $5,00...
Rally for Reading Raises Nearly $20,000
A nonprofit, Room to Read, hosted a Rally for Reading, raising nearly $20,000 to help build and stoc...
Local Adoption Agency Awarded by Human Rights Campaign
Forever Families Through Adoption, a NY- and CT-authorized adoption agency, receives seal of recogni...
North Shore Performing Arts Center Spreads Holiday Cheer
North Shore Performing Arts Center visits two area nursing homes to perform for the residents, a 14-...
Good Friends, Good Deeds
Friends since pre-K, two boys from New Jersey get together to co-author a book on how friends can he...
Veterans Visit South Orange Middle School
In observance of Veteran's Day, schools throughout the nation participated in Take a Veteran to Scho...
A Passion for Education
The 11th Annual Catholic School Administrators Association presents the 2011 Lighting the Fire for C...
Detecting Eating Disorders in College Freshmen
Eating Recovery Center urges parents to be vigilant about signs of eating disorders in college fresh...
How to Recognize Signs of an Eating Disorder
Does your teen see herself as fat when she’s not—and measure her self-worth by her weight? Learn the...
Do Males Get Eating Disorders?
Approximately 10 percent of individuals with anorexia or bulimia, and an estimated 40 percent of tho...
Sweet Outfits, Sweet Store
For parents who feel like cute clothing options for baby boys are limited, My Sweet Pea, which opene...
Magic For All Ages
MagiQuest, a popular live-action fantasy game, made its New York debut this past August at Fun City ...
Balloon Twisting Takes on a New Shape
Robert Moy started Brooklyn Balloon Company in October 2011. He offers party packages with themes ra...
Beth Elohim’s Summer Dual Language Program
This summer Congregation Beth Elohim is offering a dual language group at their summer camp, CBE Kid...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Rockland this January
Want fun and affordable things to do with your kids this January in Rockland County? We've got you c...
