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...
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...
Yoga Poses to Help You and Your Child Relax
Practicing yoga with your kids with special needs allows both to reap the benefits, including transf...
How to Teach a Child with Down Syndrome to Tie Shoes
Children with Down syndrome are a wonderfully varied group. They do, though, tend to have particular...
Everybody Can Cook
The Creative Kitchen founder Cricket Azima drew from personal experience to create a cooking class t...
Into the Mainstream: At Third-Grade, Son Transfers to 'Typical' Classroom
Transitioning her third-grade son to a fully inclusive educational environment means forging new con...
Sensory Overload
Tantrums, clumsiness, and ‘immaturity’ all could point to problems taking in the world, which coul...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Awkward Dances, Heroes, & Reasons for Rejecting Medicine
A selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, or just plain interesting thoughts from the web an...
Marking April Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism Speaks lit the way with the third annual “Light It Up Blue” ...
New Bedtime Routine for Kids Relies on Yoga
A unique Dr. Seuss-like book, Yawning Yoga by Laurie Jordan uses yoga as a tool to help children est...
Yoga for Kids
Choosing yoga as a lifestyle will lead you and your child to success that has nothing to do with sta...
Warning Signs of Autism
The warning signs are as varied as the number of children affected by autism. There are no known bio...
Autism Speaks Lights It Up Blue
In honor of United Nations World Autism Awareness Day (April 2), Autism Speaks shines a light on the...
An Inspirational Story of Temple Grandin
A new book by best-selling author Sy Montgomery tells the inspirational story of Temple Grandin, one...
How to Prevent Weight Gain in Kids with Autism
More than half of children with autism spectrum disorders are overweight, at risk for diabetes or ca...
New Book Features Artwork by Individuals on the Spectrum
A new book, The Art of Autism: Shifting Perceptions by Debra Hosseini, showcases the artwork of indi...
Support 'Autistic Like Me: A Father's Perspective': Read, Donate, Engage
'Autistic Like Me: A Father’s Perspective' is a feature documentary film directed by Charles Jones, ...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Rockland this April
Looking for free and low-cost family events happening in Rockland County, NY this April? Get the det...
'Autistic Like Me: A Father's Perspective' Exclusive Interview
'Autistic Like Me: A Father’s Perspective' is a feature documentary film directed by Charles Jones, ...
A Fun Twist
Balloon art livens up any kids party. The Brooklyn Balloon Company is ahead of the trend on balloon ...
April 2012 Table of Contents
The April 2012 Birthday Party and Camp Issue by NYMetroParents features articles on colorful birthda...
Birthday Bazaar: A Rainbow of Fun
A birthday's coming, and you have no idea where you’re going to find time for planning. You just kno...
Cheerleading: The Sideline Sport
Whether it’s a school program or an all-star squad, cheerleading makes real athletic demands of part...
For Financial Literacy Month, Teach Your Child About Saving
You know it’s important to teach your child about money -- so why aren’t you? A recent study reveals...
Talking Politics with Your Kids
How to encourage your kids to form their own political views, respect others' opinions, and—most imp...
5 Expert Tips to Prepare Your Kid for Summer Camp
Camp season is coming up -- what should you do to get your kids (and yourself!) ready for this big c...
These Are the Best 10 Summer Camp Movies for Kids
If your kid is having isn't into the 'summer camp spirit,' maybe these classic camping movies for ki...
Top 10 Best (and Worst!) Camp Memories
Swimming, roasting marshmallows, and getting outdoors are among the many things this author loved ab...
'Alice in Wonderland' on MacDougal Street
Our theater editor reviews a new Off-Broadway musical version of 'Alice in Wonderland' presented by ...
3 Spring Cleaning Tips that Will Help Reduce Your Stress
Shake off the winter dust and you’ll be happier and less stressed, too. Dr. Susan Bartell shares thr...
Youth for Hospice Awarded on Philanthropy Day
United Hospice of Rockland's Youth for Hospice members were recognized among other local do-gooders ...
Spotlight on a Local Bigtop
An internationally acclaimed new documentary features Rockland’s own Amazing Grace Circus....
Meningitis: Rare, Serious, but Preventable
Bacterial meningitis is a rare but deadly disease that’s often misdiagnosed as something less seriou...
Top Teacher-Approved Apps to Assess Understanding
Did you know apps--fun ones that really help kids learn--can be more revealing than standardized tes...
Stuff We Like: Springtime Goodies
From a personalized grow-your-own-plant to eco-friendly shoes and adorable, weather-appropriate piec...
Happy 100th Birthday, Oreo!
Oreo just celebrated its 100th birthday, and to celebrate, we have a delicious Oreo recipe, some Ore...
Spotlight On: Rujira Lawonvisut
She’s the cool aunt, a jetsetter who splits her time between NYC and Bangkok, and the proud parent o...
What Do You Need to Know About Meningitis?
Meningitis is a frightening illness, but arming yourself with some knowledge will help you realize i...
How to Handle a Meningitis Case at Camp
What should you do in the event of a meningitis case at camp? Here are seven tips from the National ...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Lunchbox Notes, Dads on Childbirth, & Twitter Talk
From our April issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain interesting t...
Shamrock Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie gets its green hue from a healthy dose of kale, but kids will love the sweet zing prov...
Matisse Chocolatier Arrives in Rockland
New kid on the block Matisse Chocolatier has arrived to give Rockland anything and everything chocol...
Online Parental Controls Available from Delaney Computer Services
It’s impossible to constantly stand over children’s shoulders and monitor what sites they’re curious...
NYMetroParents Receives 11 Excellence Awards from Parenting Media Association
NYMetroParents collected a total of 11 awards at Parenting Media Association's 2011 Editorial and De...
Winner of Twitter Contest
Last week we invited you to engage with us on Twitter as a way to enter our giveaway for the chance ...
Sensory Friendly Screening of The Lorax
AMC Theatres partners with the Autism Society to provide monthly sensory-friendly screenings of kid'...
Disney Fantasy Christening Ceremony
Disney's newest ship, the Fantasy, was christened March 2 by its fairy godmother, Grammy Award-winni...
Calling All Doodlers!
Doodle 4 Google gives kids across the country a chance to show off their art and drawing skills on G...
Economics Explained by a 5-Year-Old
A 5-year-old explains economics. ...
Twitter Contest: Win A Pair of Rock of Ages Tickets
Are you following us on Twitter? Then enter our giveaway for the chance to win a pair of tickets to ...
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...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Use Songs to Help Teach My Young Child Small Lessons?
Margie La Bella, a Long Island-based music therapist, offers parents advice on how to write or adapt...
Rockland County Offers Residents Free Portion Control Tool
In honor of National Nutrition Month this March, the Rockland County Department of Health is offerin...
An App Is Born
WebMD Baby is a new app that provides instant access to expert medical info and health answers for p...
Get Cooking, Kids!
Got a kid who loves to cook? Have her enter Kids Who Love to Cook's Recipe of the Month Contest for ...
Easy Recipes for Your Oscar Party
The 84th annual Academy Awards are this Sunday, Feb. 26. Here are some easy, tasty recipes from QVC'...
Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2011
It's true celebrities may go over the top with unique and quirky names when it comes to naming their...
Trending Baby Names of 2011
Trending baby names are heavily influenced by pop culture and media. Here are the most popular baby ...
Blast from the Past: Toys of Yesteryear at FAO Schwarz
The oldest toy retailer in the U.S., FAO Schwarz celebrates its 150th birthday this year with a comm...
Sweet Treats at The Candy Rush
From hard-to-find vintage candies and modern-day favorites to ice cream, milkshakes, and coffee, The...
Teach Your Kids About Saving Money
America Saves Week is Feb.19-26, a week dedicated to emphasizing the importance of teaching kids abo...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Rockland this March
Looking for fun and affordable things to do with your family in Rockland County this March? You're i...
Top 5 St. Patrick's Day Events in Rockland
St. Patrick's Day may have a less-than-innocent reputation, but there are plenty of family-friendly ...
'What Are You Doing for Others?'
Hundreds of community members took the late Dr. King’s words to heart during an MLK-inspired Day of ...
Building a New Academy in Rockland
The impending closing of Reuben Gittleman Hebrew Day School in New City, a long-standing local schoo...
Achieve Dinner Party Success
Planning a dinner party may be challenging and even more so when babysitters cancel, quickly turning...
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...
