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...
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...
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...
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...
Zoos, Nature Centers, and Botanical Gardens in Rockland and Orange Counties, NY
Embrace spring by paying a visit to a zoo, nature center, or botanical garden in Rockland County and...
Blue Rock School Receives Grant for Environmental Arts Education Project
After receiving a grant from the Arts Council of Rockland and the Arts-in-Education Program of the N...
Third Annual APPA National Children’s Pet Poetry Contest Winners Announced
Six students in grades 3-5 were chosen as winners of the American Pet Products Association's Third A...
Ask the Experts: What to Know Before You Send Your Kids to Camp
Whether it's your first or fifth round with summer camp this year, heed the advice from these local ...
Tips for Parents: How to Handle Awkward Birthday Party Situations
Here's help in handling the trickiest birthday party conundrums, including divorced parents; birthda...
Talk About Stress—Yours, and Your Kids'
ABC National News is interviewing moms about how a life-changing event may have had a stressful effe...
Ask the Experts: How to Not Spoil Your Kids
Striking the right balance between providing the best things for your children and spoiling them can...
Teach Your Kids to Appreciate the Little Things
Taking the time to smile upon the good things in your life will help you (and your children) keep pe...
NYC Theater Review: Cirque Mechanics' 'Boom Town' is a Family-Friendly Hit
Yee-haw! Aerial theatrics and a dose of slapstick humor in a gold-rush setting make "Boom Town" a cr...
YMCA Branches Citywide to Host Healthy Kids Day, April 16th
On Saturday, April 16, 2011, the YMCA of Greater New York invites families across the five boroughs ...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Approves New Test Method for Detection of Lead in Paint
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a new test method to measure...
Baseball Bonding
A father finds that teaching his grown daughter some baseball skills, in preparation for her turn in...
Test Your College Financial Aid Award Package IQ
In honor of April's Financial Literacy Month, Sallie Mae offers tips and advice to college undergrad...
New York City Mom is First Winner of Tasti D-Lite's Healthy Habit Search
NYC new mom Joeleen Tepper is the first winner of Tasti D-Lite's nationwide, year-long contest to fi...
Practice Window Safety to Prevent Falls
In honor of National Window Safety Week, the National Safety Council offers tips to help protect chi...
Yahoo! Shine Revealed Findings of “Alcohol and America” Survey about Men and Women's Drinking Habits in Time for St. Patrick’s Day
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Yahoo! Shine, one of the world’s leading women’s lifestyle websi...
Reducing Global Hunger and Poverty Starts with Better Nutrition for Women
Women suffer disproportionately from hunger, poverty, and disease—seven out of 10 hungry people worl...
'Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 12: The Masters' Golf Video Game Hits Stores
Electronic Arts Inc., announced today that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters has shipped in Nort...
Japan’s Top Soccer Players Come Together for Special Fundraising Event for Japan Disaster Relief
Sports network company, One World Sports, will broadcast the Japan Earthquake Relief Soccer Match be...
Easy Tips To Help You De-Stress
Stress is on the rise nationwide, and experts say it's endangering our physical and emotional health...
Stay Healthy And Comfortable During Pregnancy
Tips to to stay healthy and relatively pain-free during pregnancy....
NYC's Japan Society Accepting Contributions for Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims
The Japan Society has created a relief fund and is now accepting contributions to aid the thousands ...
South Orangetown Middle School Students Selected to Compete in National Doodle 4 Google Competition
Sixteen South Orangetown Middle School students were selected to compete in Round 2 of the national ...
Build-A-Bear Partners with St. Jude to Offer 'Cause for Celebration' Parties
The Build-A-Bear Workshop introduced its new "Cause for Celebration" parties, which will benefit St....
March for Babies in the New York Metro Area
The March for Babies presents the perfect opportunity to get moving with your family — and teach the...
Stuff We Like: Feeding Baby
These products make mealtime fun for little ones. Check out the Baby Bullet system, which turns maki...
NYMetroParents Wins 10 Parenting Publications of America Awards
NYMetroParents, Davler Media Group’s parenting division, took home 10 awards at the 2011 annual Pare...
Match Point Tennis Club in Orangeburg Offers New Summer Tennis Program
Match Point Tennis Club, an indoor tennis facility in Orangeburg, NY, is enrolling for its spring pr...
Nanuet Counselor Expands Services to Children on the Autism Spectrum
Susan Cortilet, LMHC, of Nanuet, NY, has expanded her counseling services to children and teens with...
Broadway Theater Workshops Now Offers Advanced Theater Camp for Teens
Broadway Theater Workshops is offering a new summer program, Advanced Theater Camp, for teens who wa...
Vicki's Studio to Hold Dance Fundraiser for Sassano Family
Vicki's Studio, a family-oriented dance center in New City, will hold a Mother/Daughter Dance Fundra...
How to Recognize a Social Language Deficit in Children and Help Them Overcome It
Children with social and pragmatic deficits often have difficulty making friends and generally succe...
Studies Show Reduced Seafood Consumption During Pregnancy Can Harm Child Development
New evidence shows that FDA recommendations for reduced seafood consumption among pregnant and breas...
How to Stay Motivated This Spring
Dr. Susan Bartell, national expert on child raising, shares her advice for parents on how changing a...
Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports Program Offers Community Grants
The grant period is now open for this national grant program, which will award 14 youth sports organ...
How and When to Get Your Child to Speak Up to the Coach
Check out our advice for parents on when and how to get your child to communicate with his coach and...
Youth Sports: 6 Tips on How to Talk to Your Child's Coach
The best way to build effective partnerships between coaches and parents is for there to be responsi...
New Image Camps to Hold 5th Annual Essay Contest for Free Admission to Camp Pocono Trails
New Image Camps' "Imagine Me! I'm Up for the Challenge" fifth annual essay contest will award one ch...
Weight Loss Camps and Programs for Kids in the Northeast
Check out weight loss and diet camps for kids in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont....
Healthy Weight Loss Checklist for Kids
Parents should follow these eight guidelines to determine if their child needs to lose weight and he...
How to Help Your Child Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight
Supportive parents are key to helping children overcome struggles with weight and body image issues....
'Fairfield Parent' - Fairfield County's Best Local Parenting and Family Resource
"Fairfield Parent" offers Connecticut parents guidance on education, health, family finance and prod...
'Suffolk Parent' - Suffolk County's Best Parenting and Family Resource
"Suffolk Parent" offers Long Island parents guidance on education, health, family finance and produc...
'Nassau Parent' - Nassau County's Best Parenting and Family Resource
"Nassau Parent" offers Long Island parents guidance on education, health, family finance and product...
Lax Facts: The Rise of Youth Lacrosse
A sport that's been growing steadily in popularity over the past few years, especially in the New Yo...
The Rise of Lacrosse on Long Island
Lacrosse is just starting to become popular in most of the New York metro area, but for Long Island ...
Resources for Teens and Parents of Teens in Rockland County, NY
Safe and fun hangouts for teenagers and sanity-saving support for parents of teens in Rockland Count...
Resources for Teens and Parents of Teens in the New York Metro Area
Find safe, fun hangouts and activities for teenagers in the New York metro area as well as support w...
Decoding the Teenage Brain
From wearing shorts in winter to procrastinating beyond reason, teenage behavior is puzzling and oft...
How to Avoid Being an Overprotective Parent: Advice from the Experts
We asked New York metro area experts: "How can I avoid being overprotective of my child?" Check out ...
Budget Cuts and Teacher Layoffs Threaten Arts Education in New York City Schools
The Annual Arts in Schools Report shows that school budget cuts means elementary and middle school s...
A Parents' Guide to Raising Healthy Kids
We've compiled some of our favorite health articles with the best tips for parents on how to raise h...
A Parents' Guide to Birthday Parties
A handy guide to birthday party planning featuring everything from dealing with rowdy party guests t...
How to Manage Several Summer Specialty Camps
From soccer to theater to chess, there's a specialty camp for every interest. But what happens when ...
Family Travel: The Beaches of South Walton, Florida
The Beaches of South Walton, along Florida's Panhandle, comprise 15 diverse beach communities that a...
The Sports Place in Blauvelt Opens Toppings Ice Cream Parlor
The Sports Place, a Blauvelt-based sports and special events venue, opened a new family-friendly ice...
Smile Builders in Monsey Expands Services for Families
Dr. Michael Weisberg and his team at Smile Builders in Monsey, NY, have added several experienced st...
Tappan Zee Girls' Basketball Teams Up for the Cure
In January, the Tappan Zee girls' varsity and junior varsity basketball teams raised more than $2,00...
Theater Review: Gustafer Yellowgold's 'Infinity Sock' in NYC
Gustafer Yellowgold and creator Morgan Taylor return to Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre in Manhattan with...
Literacy Resources in the New York Metro Area
Find literacy and reading resources in the New York metro area, including children's reading enrichm...
Literacy Resources in Rockland County, NY
Find literacy and reading resources in Rockland County, NY, including children's reading enrichment ...
How to Help Your Child Be a Confident Reader
Dr. J. Richard Gentry, author of "Raising Confident Readers: How to Teach Your Child to Read and Wri...
Nominate Your Child’s Dentist for A Good Cause
FireFly toothbrush is holding a nationwide contest in search of pediatric dentists who go above and ...
Granny-Guru's Advice on Parenting Through the Generations
A grandmother shares her wisdom on how moms and grandmothers can get along, even when their child-ra...
How to Teach Kids Financial Literacy and Money Management
To build financial literacy in your children, you must first teach a respect for self and a respect ...
Portledge School Certifies Senior Class in CPR for Second Year in a Row
In Locust Valley, NY, Portledge School's Safe Hearts Club certified its senior class of students in ...
How to Raise Optimistic Kids
Dr. Susan Bartell, a nationally recognized child psychologist, offers parents advice on how to insti...
Strength Training for Kids: Is It Safe?
Once hotly debated, strength training for kids is now considered safe and even essential to children...
How to Use Your Freezer: Tips from 'America's Dinner Mom'
Jeanne Muchnick, also known as "America's Dinner Mom," shares why she loves her freezer, and why you...
How to Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child
When evaluating preschools, it helps to know the basics of the most common early education philosoph...
What to Do When You Suspect Your Child Has a Developmental Disability
If you suspect your child has a developmental disability, follow these valuable tips from a psycholo...
Mompreneur Barbara Kavovit Nails a New Market
Barbara Kavovit, founder of Barbara K! Enterprises and Barbara's Way, empowers women in the home wit...
Ask the Experts: What's Your Best Advice for Nervous New Dads?
We asked experts in the New York metro area, including pediatricians and psychologists, how new dads...
How to Teach Tolerance to Your Children
Schools may teach the value of acceptance during Black History Month, but it is our duty as parents ...
Books that Teach Children About Diversity and Tolerance
We've compiled a list of children's books that teach kids the importance of diversity and help insti...
How to Choose a Camp for Children with Special Needs
Day camp, sleepaway camp, or short-term respite camp—which is right for your child with special need...
Family Theater in New York City - Spring 2011 Guide
There are plenty of options in children's theater this spring in New York, including classic fairy t...
How to Stay Safe on Your Snow Day: Winter Safety Tips for Kids and Parents
Heed these tips from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on how to keep you and your childr...
Kids Rock U Opens in Rockland County, NY
Kids Rock U now offers music classes to children in Rockland County, New York....
Bergen Pediatric Therapy Center Opens New Location with Therapeutic Pool
Bergen Pediatric Therapy Center in Westwood, New Jersey, opened a new facility with a heated therape...
Panthers Martial Arts Expands to New City, NY
Panthers Martial Arts, which offers martial arts instruction to students of all ages in Suffern, NY,...
Good Clean Fun: How to Throw a Family-Friendly Super Bowl Party
If you're hosting a party for the Super Bowl, check out these tips from ConsumerReports.org on how t...
How Parents Can Overcome Their Separation Anxiety When Kids Leave Home for Summer Camp
When children leave home for sleepaway camp, sometimes it's the parents who struggle with separation...
