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...
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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...
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...
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...
How to Find Childcare in NYC
Securing safe and loving childcare is one of the most complex jobs a parent can face. The choice of ...
Nick Jonas' Battle with Diabetes
Most parents (and virtually all pre-teens and teens) know Nick Jonas as the curly-haired, youngest m...
Butternut Squash Bread Pudding
Check out this scrumptious side dish for the family meal!...
Veggie Side Dish
Children (and adults) might actually enjoy brussel sprouts with this inventive side dish!...
Roast Tomatoes
Try this delicious addition the the family dinner!...
Say Cheese!
There are great family photographs to be captured in holiday celebrations, pictures you’ll look back...
Alternatives to Overindulging Your Child
With all the economic turmoil, your family and other families may be forced to cut your holiday spen...
Hosting the Holidays? Don’t Drive Yourself Crazy
If you decide to host a big family gathering during the holidays, you can make it into fun activity...
Moments of Meaning During the Holiday Rush
I admit it. I love the holiday season, which seems to be getting longer each year. I love it all! B...
Holiday Concerns for Special Needs
For most families, the holidays represent a time to be with relatives, children, parents and family ...
Hometown Hero with a Heart: Brooklyn’s Louie Miranda
There’s an oddly memorable feeling most folks have who were born and bred in Brooklyn; it’s an ingra...
6 Steps for Basic Skin Care: Feed Your Face
Every day your skin begs to be fed, nourished and pampered. Luckily, all it takes is six easy steps:...
How To Keep Kids Healthy at Camp
Nicks, scrapes, bumps, and bruises are all part of growing up, but that doesn't mean that bug bites,...
How To Pack for Camp
Every parent knows there's a buzz in the air before a child heads off to camp! Here are some tips a...
Pacing Your Child's Day
Between long school days, homework, extra curricular activities, and family time, there's not much w...
New & Noteworthy-February's 'It' Products for Kids & Parents
Check out some new products for parents and kids this month......
Accidents and Anger
It is normal to feel angry when your child accidentally or carelessly breaks or ruins a precious obj...
FUTURE FORECASTS for 2000
As we approach this more-than-usually momentous New Year, we continue our look ahead, as parenting e...
A Trip to Northampton, Mass.
The counterculture is alive and well in the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts....
Making Music for Charity in Rockland
Students from Rockland County schools participated in the eighth annual Music Marathon fundraiser....
Harlem Globetrotters 2009 World Tour
The Harlem Globetrotters 2009 World Tour dribbles into Bridgeport’s Arena at Harbor Yard....
Fun and Games
History becomes fun and exciting with these books, CD and board game....
Liv a Little!
Young married couples often get a dog then decide to have a kid. Olivia Ma Corwin made a similar lea...
Spring Ahead for Sports
Spring sports may be starting, but as any athlete can tell you, the work begins long before opening ...
A High Wattage Series Returns: The Electric Company
Beloved children’s series, The Electric Company, has re-launched with a fresh-faced cast, promoting ...
Hear the Written Word in Rockland
African-American literary figures will be the focus of a special Black History Month celebration at ...
Getting Ready for Higher Education in Rockland
Your college days seem like yesterday, but now it’s your kid’s turn to apply. How are you going to c...
Under The Sea 3D at IMAX Theatre Palisades Center
Take an underwater adventure with Under The Sea 3D at the IMAX Theatre Palisades Center....
Local Maple Sugaring Sugaring Festivals
Tap a tree at two local maple sugaring festivals. ...
Listen Carefully
Read the Safe Listening Coalition of Musicians advice for safe usage of personal audio technology. ...
Campus Fun & Learn at SUNY Rockland Community College
If you’re looking for a preschool program for your little one, SUNY Rockland Community College offer...
Intrepid Museum Kids Week 2009
There’s never been a better time to visit the newly re-opened Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum then ...
Allowing for Allowances
When are children ready for an allowance? How much should it be?...
Cure Skin's Winter Ailments
Winter is here, leaving skin dry and easily chapped and cracked. But have no fear! The cure is simpl...
Daniel Radcliffe - From Broadway to “The Deathly Hallows”
Daniel Radcliffe has left Harry Potter behind and is now staring in the Broadway revival of Equus....
Children’s Story-Writing Contest
Calling all aspiring children’s book writers! McNally Jackson Books is holding a Children’s Story-Wr...
Presidential Boogie at Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
Step back in time and celebrate George Washington’s birthday as those in the early 19th century did....
From Picasso to Picture Books - How To Look at Art With Kids
Children’s responses to art can provide insight into their thought processes and perspectives about ...
“Love”-ly Crafts and Recipes
Love is in the air, and there’s no better way to show it than by making a homemade card or a yummy t...
Coping with Winter Coughs
Your child can’t stop coughing. Is it a cold or something worse? What can you do to make them feel b...
Where to: History at the Museums - In the Suburbs
We have your guide to local museums in the suburbs that are hosting programs, events, and exhibits f...
How Your Kids Are Learning History
History is being made every day — so how will kids ever learn about it all?...
Davler Media Group Announces the Launch of 7th and 8th Local Parenting Magazines: Nassau Parent and Suffolk Parent
NYMetroParents, Davler Media Group’s parenting division is launching two new local magazines, Nassau...
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
A child’s emotional quotient (EQ) is just as — if not more — important as IQ for their success. So h...
Seven is Sufficient - Family Size and Manhattan Real Estate
Family size in Manhattan is often determined by real estate. A small two-bedroom may limit you to on...
Customized Learning Experience for Your Child
One mother recognized the need for more educational options for her children and turned it into a un...
Getting Ready for Preschool: Reading Success
Simple things to do to prepare your child for the transistion into the world of school....
So Sorry! - The Importance of Apologizing
What should you apologize? What does it achieve? How does it remedy the situation? ...
Brrr…Time to Swim
During the winter season, swimming lessons are a great way to keep kids fit, happy, and comfortable....
In Our Communities - Rockland
What has been going on in the Rockland community?...
Mommy & Me Pilates
Five Pilates moves for new moms who need to decrease the burden on their back without missing any ti...
Tech Toys for Traveling Moms
For all you traveling moms, here the must-have traveling gadgets and necessities. ...
Luxury in the Dominican Republic
Club Med Punta Cana is an embrace of luxury with level of sophistication and comfort, while still re...
Caring for Kids, With Help From Her Own
Find out how Edith McCarthy, M.D., balances being a mother and having her own pediatric practice. ...
Sing Along with Lomax: The Hound of Music on PBS
Kids will have plenty to sing about when they watch “Lomax: The Hound of Music,” a new children’s mu...
New Motherhood … A Recipe For Back Pain?
For new mothers experiencing pain in the neck and back, here eight common causes and solutions to ea...
Specialty Camps — More Than A Sporting Good Time
Choosing a sports camp can help your child break out of his or her shell, become more fit and confid...
Summer Hair Care for Young Campers and Swimmers
Summer fun can wreak havoc on kids' delicate scalp and hair. Here tips to help make summer hair care...
Camp Squared - Should Camp be a Sibling Experience?
Camp can be a beneficial and fun experience, but if you have two or more children in your household,...
Countdown for a Healthier, Happier You
To stay on the road to resolution success, for a healthier lifestyle, stick with the following count...
Travel and Breastfeeding Are Intimately Compatible
If you’re planning a trip with your little one, consider these 10 tips to help you out....
January Rocks on the Broadway Stage
January is a great time to scoop up theater tickets at excellent prices. Here are a couple of inside...
Marley & Me Creative Writing Contest
Students can exercise their creativity by writing an original story and win a $2,000 Best Buy gift c...
Fun and Games
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained indoors? Snuggle up with these three books and a video...
New Year's Resolutions Children Can Keep
Did your child make resolutions for the new year? Here's how to help them make and keep their resolu...
A Musical Calling - Josè Limòn, The Making of An Artist
Making Books Sing, the New York-based company that creates musicals based on contemporary children’s...
Paying Down Holiday Debt
You splurged on presents and treats for the family over the holidays and now the bills are coming in...
Lose That Baby Fat - Easy Tips For Weight Loss
Oh, the joys of parenthood…But no one warns of the new body that comes with it. Many moms find thems...
College Savings Plans Make the Grade
With the cost of higher education continually rising, it’s more important than ever to get an early ...
Child Versus Checkbook - The Economics of Enrichment
The urge to provide everything possible for our children runs so deep that it can be hard to separat...
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
Over the past decade or so, research has shown that a child’s emotional quotient (EQ) is just as — i...
Partying, Kids in Tow
During the holiday season, you may be invited to many parties. Some will be adult-only and you will ...
Improve Your Toddler Food Smarts
The majority of an infant’s nutritional needs are met with breast milk and formula, but as toddlers ...
Green and Noteworthy
The eco-conscious among us are looking for products with healthier and safer ingredients. ...
Business of Parenting - A Mom On Your Side
When Jodi Liston’s children, were classified as emotionally disabled, she enlisted the help of an ad...
The Daddy Blues - Paternal Post Natal Depression
Postpartum depression doesn’t just affect new mothers. ...
Me-Time Tips for New Moms
As a new mom, it can feel like you’ll never find time to pamper yourself again. But you can! ...
Increasing Adaptability in Your Autistic Child
Life can be challenging for a family that embraces a child with autism. It is not a simple task but ...
Fun & Games
Check these great fun and games that every child will love. Musical kids will jump at the chance to ...
When Mommy or Daddy Gets Sick
“Mommy doesn’t feel good” are words that can have a profound impact on a child. Whether the parent’...
Safe Homes
Holly Robinson Peete, daughter of the Street’s Gordon, is carrying on Sesame Street’s educational mi...
Keeping Her Eyes on the Goal
Nicole Grosser, from Westchester, New York, knows what she wanted to do since her first hockey game ...
Just for Moms - Take Our Advice
We know being a new mom can be overwhelming sometimes. Especially having to deal with your children,...
Advice from Edwina
It isn’t often that a parent will leave a children’s production having enjoyed it as much as her kid...
How to Work with Your Child’s Tutor
A referral from another parent can be a good place to start, but the key is to find a tutor who best...
Slope-side Deals
Skiing is not a bargain sport for you and your family to partake in, but there are some good deals. ...
Blending Families for the Holidays
The holidays can be particularly difficult for divorced or stepfamilies. Jeannette Lofas, founder of...
Festive Low-Fat Dessert
No holiday dinner would be complete without a yummy dessert to end the meal. ...
Crunchy Coconut Shrimp
If you are looking for an appetizer to serve at your holiday parties, try the Crunchy Coconut Shrimp...
Have Yourself a Budget-Friendly Holiday - Top 10 Toys Under $20
This holiday season, you may have to cut back your spending on gifts for your children and your fami...
Toys that Expand Your Child’s Imagination
As the president of an independent chain of educational toy stores, I am always looking for the la...
Preventing the Flu in Your Family
With the fall and winter seasons comes influenza, also known as the flu. No parent wants their child...
Kids: Skate Through Winter Injury-Free !
Children love to be outside during the winter, participating in outdoor activities, inlcuding hockey...
Kids and the Flu
Sick children should stay at home and not spread germs in school....
Where to Stay in Cancun
There are low-cost places for spring breakers, adult-only sanctuaries for those without kids, and in...
