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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bank of America Announces $1 Million Multi-Year Donation to Support Special Olympics
Bank of America, proud sponsor of Special Olympics for more than three decades, today announced a th...
Fun Ways To Celebrate Birthdays
You’ve shopped, clicked and searched for the perfect birthday gift, but still have no idea what to b...
New Technology at the Bronx's Rett Syndrome Center Helps Children Communicate
New eye-gaze technologies at the Rett Syndrome Center at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore in th...
Understanding Rett Syndrome
Rett Syndrome is a rare and life-altering brain disorder that almost exclusively affects girls. Inte...
FDA Sheds Light on Sunscreens
The FDA provides some tips for protecting your skin during the summer months. ...
How to Help Your ADHD Child
Does your child have ADHD? GenConnect.com's resident expert Dr. Margery Fridstein provides suggestio...
Raising Your Family Vegetarian
Raising your children as vegetarians is a personal choice more and more parents are making due to he...
Raising Our Kids to Love the Environment
Going a little greener here and there is not only easier than making huge, unrealistic changes, it's...
Three Money Management and Saving Tips for Teens
With school out for the summer, many teens are beginning the seasonal job search. With a summer job ...
How to Avoid Gender Stereotypes in Child Raising
So, girls play with dolls, boys with trucks, eh? With parents, adults, and the rest of society and t...
Local Children Raise $500 for Rockland Community College's Campus Fun and Learn Center
Three Rockland County children organized a plant sale this spring to raise money for the Community C...
Balance? Yeah, Right! Most Moms Have No Clue What They’re Doing, Says New Study
Think every other mom has child raising figured out but you? A new study says you're not alone. ...
Hey, Moms, Here’s How To Get Over Your Guilt Complex
Psychotherapist Alyson Schafer discusses why you should stop feeling guilty over trying to be the "p...
Splitsville: Ending A Relationship
Divorce or separation is an emotionally jarring process. Our friends at Mommyish share some tips for...
End Your Child's Test Stress
Use these tips from a tutor and education expert to help your kids overcome test anxiety and ace the...
Pregnant This Summer? Beating the Heat Means Safety and Comfort
Pregnant? Read up on some tips for staying cool and hydrated this summer. ...
Extended Breastfeeding Past the Toddler Age
The mom behind Dagmar's Momsense discusses her (slightly controversial) decision to practice extende...
Vacation Rental Homes for Families in the NYC Area and Beyond
Consider bypassing pricey hotel rooms in favor of the comforts, convenience, and amenities of your o...
How to Save a Financially Wounded Marriage
Relationship expert Laurie Puhn offers advice on how to salvage a marriage that's been strained by m...
The Summer Trip Pep Talk for Kids
As parents, we save all year and make sacrifices for a summer family trip, so expectations are high ...
The Many Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding
One mom blogger discusses the health benefits of extended breastfeeding. ...
Why Spanking My Child is Not For Me
The mom blogger behind Dagmar's Momsense discusses the time she spanked her child and tells us why s...
Xylitol: The Natural Sweetener With Many Health Benefits
One Westchester mom discusses her preference for Xylitol, a natural sugar substitute. ...
Sylvan Learning's Summer Reading List for Kids
To encourage learning in the summer months, Sylvan Learning offers a suggested reading list for grad...
Tappan Zee High School Student Places Third in 2011 AAA Traffic Safety Poster Contest
Hannah Kim of Tappan Zee High School in Orangeburg, NY, claimed third place in the local branch of A...
Grandpa's Got Stories
This Father's Day, give Granddad a way to record his memories for your kids. Here's tips on how to h...
Stuff We Like: Father's Day Gift Ideas
Let's all agree that dads are difficult, if not impossible, to shop for. This Father's Day, get him ...
Buttermilk Pancake Recipe for Kids
What better way to start your weekend morning than with a mile-high stack of pancakes? This recipe i...
City Babies: The Upper West Side Mommy Code
One mom blogger talks about what she's learned from raising a baby in New York City. ...
The Stay at Home Mom Manifesto: Do It For Yourself
One mom blogger discusses her reasons for becoming a stay at home mom. ...
Trading Ambition for Babies
Brooke Foster of Mommy Moi discusses her last day on the job, and her transition into full-time moth...
On Grooming
Do you ever find yourself putting personal hygiene on the back-burner? One NYC-based mom finds the t...
NYC Theater Review: 'Zarkana' is Cirque du Soleil's Latest, Outrageous Hit
The famous Cirque du Soleil launches its newest show, "Zarkana," at Radio City Music Hall in NYC wit...
Feeding Baby: Ups and Downs in the Highchair
One New York mom describes her baby's mealtime adventures. ...
Embrace Technology to Keep Kids Hooked on Reading
As parents, we strive to create a love of reading and a core competence in reading in our kids. So h...
Big Day: Routines
A Momma Grows in Brooklyn discusses the importance (and difficulties) of keeping a routine for her b...
8 Ideas to Celebrate the End of the School Year
Linda Grant from NYC Single Mom shares her tips for celebrating the end of the school year. ...
Thank You for Riding the MTA
Brooklyn mom Mary Teague tells the humorous tale of taking a New York City bus with a stroller (and ...
Attack of the Wiggle Monster
Brooklyn mom Mary Teague laughs about her baby's tendency to wiggle straight through a bath, changin...
How To Honor America This Fourth Of July
With July 4th fast approaching, Americans again have the opportunity to show their community spirit....
Working Moms: A Work-Life Balance is Possible with the Right Attitude
Lisa Bloom, author of "Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World," believe...
Nanuet Residents Rally to Rebuild the Community's Lost 'Castle Playground'
Rockland County residents have vowed to restore Nanuet, NY's Highview Community Playground for the n...
Open Auditions for Broadway's New 'Annie' Musical in NYC
On Sunday, June 12, the new Broadway production of "Annie" will hold an open call for girls ages 6-1...
With Kids, The Days are Long but the Years are Short
Mary Teague, the mom blogger behind A Momma Grows in Brooklyn, shares the events of her baby's first...
How to Make College More Affordable: There's More Money if You Know Where to Look
Millions of families each year face the question of how to pay for college. And it’s not one that’s ...
Single Moms, You Are NEVER Alone
Issa Mas, the mommy blogger behind Single Mama NYC, discusses coping with the negative emotions that...
Learning to Let Go
Single mom Issa Mas reflects on her experiences with separation anxiety and tries to look on the bri...
Danny's Wish Distributes 30 iPads to Autistic Children
The iPad for Austism campaign is an ongoing fundraiser created by Danny's Wish as a way to provide i...
New Summer Math Program Aims to Combat Summer Learning Loss
Each year, students leave school at the peak of their math skills, only to let those skills wither o...
Does Your Child Wet His Pants During the Day?
An expert in pelvic floor dysfunction offers parents advice on the causes of bladder and bowel dysfu...
Rockland's Favorite Teacher
A fourth grade teacher from Cottage Lane Elementary School in Blauvelt, NY, is the local recipient o...
Kids Bowl Free this Summer
Through the nationwide program Kids Bowl Free, bowling alleys across the country are giving kids two...
How to Throw a Great BBQ
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, nothing spells family summer party quite like a great bbq and cookou...
Cheap Ways to Keep the Family Entertained During Three-Day Weekends
With a three-day weekend ahead, it’s time to start brainstorming entertainment options for that inev...
Rockland BOCES Culinary Students Honored at Annual Culinary Banquet
Rockland BOCES' culinary arts students prepared foods of the Pacific Rim for this year's Culinary Ba...
Claiming Your Own Path in Life
New York City-based blogger Issa Mas shares her thoughts on the state of single motherhood. ...
How To Cut Your Home Cooling Bills This Summer
It's time for the hot, sticky weather, so make sure your home stays cool while your energy bills sta...
Springfree™ Trampoline Provides 10 Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Safe While Jumping this Summer
Trampolines are a fixture in the backyards of families across the country, but many parents do not k...
What Steals Your Attention?
With the ever-growing list of online distractions, it's a wonder anyone gets any work done. Read on ...
Oh My Word! Fun Fill-in-the-Blank Postcards for Campers
These tell-it-like-it-is, fill-in-the-blank cards from Oh My Word give campers an easy and fun way t...
Slip 'N Slide Celebrates 50 Years with New Water Slide
A classic summertime staple, the Slip 'N Slide celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a new ...
Tips for Teens on Finding a Summer Job
With the unemployment rate hovering around 24 percent for teenagers, many may have to work extra har...
When Teens 'Graduate' Camp
Your young teen can learn responsibility and professionalism (and have a little fun in the process) ...
A Parent's Guide to Summer in the NYC Area
As you gear up for a full summer with your family, we want to make sure you get the most out of it. ...
Everything You Need to Know About Going to New York Playgrounds this Summer
How to stay safe at New York playgrounds this summer, plus our favorite playgrounds in Brooklyn, Que...
Best Playgrounds in Rockland County, NY
From twisty slides to pedal-powered carousels, kids love to jump, climb, swing, and slide. Why not v...
Keep the Peace Between Siblings During Summer Vacation
The summer brings lots more family togetherness than during the school year, which is a very good th...
Best Hiking Trails in NYC for Families
More than 30 miles of diverse, scenic hiking trails exist in NYC – do you know where?...
Ask the Experts: Can My Child Catch Ringworm from the Sandbox?
Could ringworm be lurking in your child's play area? We asked Dr. Philip M. Tierno, Jr., director of...
Family-Approved Watermelon Recipe: Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa
Try this recipe for a refreshing twist on salsa using watermelon, the quintessential summer fruit....
Family-Approved Watermelon Recipe: Watermelon Syrup
For the kids, serve this sweet topping over vanilla ice cream or angel food cake, or mix it into spa...
Family-Approved Watermelon Recipe: Shrimp Watermelon Sate
Kids love watermelon, and while eating it plain more than satisfies, why not put a fun twist on a su...
Calling All Grillmasters! Avoid Picnic Pitfalls and Barbecue Blunders WIth Simple Home Food Safety Tips
As temperatures rise, remember the importance of food safety this summer whether you're eating meals...
How Doulas Make a Difference in Childbirth
New research shows that using a doula, or labor assistant, during childbirth has meaningful benefits...
Prevent 'Summer Brain Drain': Academic Summer Programs for Kids in NYC and Beyond
Don't let summer brain drain (the regression in math and reading skills that occurs over school vaca...
Family Travel: Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona
Our top suggestions to get the most out of your family vacation to beautiful Phoenix and neighboring...
Top Picks in Rockland County, NY: June Family Activities
Check out the best family events happening this June in Rockland County, New York, including the fam...
Cockroaches: The Little Known Culprit That Triggers Asthma Attacks & Allergies
Cockroaches are more than just irritating household pests, they're also a leading trigger of allergi...
Five Things Every Parent Should Know about Keeping Kids Safe on the Playground
For many families, sunny days mean playground adventures. What many parents don't know is that each ...
Sibling Support, Sports, Play, & Planning Services: A Guide for Parents with a Special Needs Child
Caring for your child with special needs is challenging as well as stressful. Here's a guide to shed...
Family-Approved Watermelon Recipe: Watermelon Donuts
Kids love watermelon, and while eating it plain more than satisfies, why not put a fun twist on a su...
