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 ...
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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...
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...
All Moms Need Support! says artist who draws joy from hardship
At 17, Katherine Arnoldi found herself without a job, without a home, and without much self-esteem. ...
Paper Bag Pranks: Great Costume Ideas from The Paper Bag Players
Halloween, with its license to be silly, scary, ugly, glamorous or simply outrageous, is a great opp...
Fighting Fat—Kids Need Our Help
The childhood obesity epidemic has become of such concern, some school districts have taken to is...
Happy Feet
Catching foot problems early is vital....
Autism update
Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia are looking at the possibility of being able to i...
The Right Foods For Young Athletes
Giving kids the right foods and drinks will help them get the nutrients they need to be better athle...
The Nature of Giving
She may be your wife, but she’s mother to your children. Herewith, wife-friendly and earth-friendly ...
4 Great Skin Savers
Moms can get a jump on summer beauty routines with tips from a New York mom and founder of Mommy Mak...
'eebee' Talks to Toddlers
'eebee’s adventures', created by New Yorkers, is a new DVD series that is based on the concept “ever...
On-The-Job Training
Some people become experts by delving into a subject, doing research and learning all there is to...
Shame & Neglect
What has become of the sanctity of the library? Am I just a blind devotee to the magic of these plac...
Engage Your Endorphins!
Our bodies are equipped with naturally occurring wonder drugs, little wonder molecules that, when...
Happy Birthday, Jamestown!
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia, America's first per...
Words Matter: Think Before You Praise
Kids who are always “the best” may actually be losing self-esteem....
Behind the Curtain
You may have been to these places, but they have special behind the scenes tours. ...
How to Get Winning Writing Strategies
For many students, the thought of having to write a well-constructed essay causes a chronic case ...
Is Your Tot Ready for Prime Time?
Could your baby’s gurgling signal the beginning of a great acting career? Would your toddler like to...
Hip-Hop High
At W.E.B.DuBois High School, in Crown Heights, teacher Timothy Adams has won an award recognizing “e...
Big Brother Ed
Former mayor Ed Koch recently collaborated with his sister, Pat, on their second children’s book....
Safety for Latchkey Kids
There are several steps you can take to help ensure the safety of your child when they are home alon...
The 7 Sleep Stealers
There are seven main “sleep stealers”, or reasons your child isn’t sleeping well. ...
Rules of the Games for Spectator Moms
Resist the temptation to live through your child on the field! Here’s how: ...
Inventors at Play
Imagine a place where your children can learn how to assemble an interactive robot and make it move,...
Can You Help Train a Guide Dog?
Volunteers are needed for Guiding Eyes for the Blind to fulfill its mission. ...
Honoring Brooklyn’s Teachers
There are many middle schools that are thriving. Consider M.S.51, the William Alexander Middle Scho...
The Latest Poop . . . er . . . Scoop on Diapers
There are so many diaper choices now that even the most Zen parent can get ready to toss her wipes....
Vitamins Before Pregnancy Now Urged
Women who take multivitamins early in pregnancy may reduce the risk that their child will develop s...
20 Mom-Tested, Tried & True Party Tips!
As the mother of three sons, I have frequently taken on the role of party planner. I’ve hosted (o...
A Mouth Guard for Migraines
A new mouthpiece, worn at night over the two front teeth, may ease migraine pain in children. ...
Making Allowances
Parents have been handing out allowances for generations, and no one has come up with a significan...
Victorian Vacation at the Shore
For many, a beach vacation requires little more than soft white sand and clean water. Cape May, ...
Nature Preserves: Fresh Air, Flowers, Parks & Trails
The time is ripe for family outings in the great outdoors. A listing of botanical gardens and nature...
Aunt Flo? Meet Mother Nature…
Buckle up, ladies, for a trip through the wacky and wonderful eco-options for dealing with our perio...
Please don't hurt me— I'm your mother!
"Watch out for Mommy's tummy!" I'd yell in vain as my son came flying at me, preparing to execute...
Could Your Home Be Toxic?
Here are some simple tips to make your home a safer and healthier place for your family and get rid ...
Keeping Tabs on Nanny
Like many parents of young children, Murray Hill mom Jill Starishevsky worried about leaving h...
Bourne Identified
British choreographer and director Matthew Bourne has adapted Tim Burton’s movie, 'Edward Scissorhan...
Good Cents Credit Card for Kids
Now there’s a pre-paid MasterCard — created for kids and teens. ...
Clean Up!
The 'What to Expect' series has covered pregnancy, the baby’s first year, toddlers, and more. No...
Go, Girls?
A new study shows that adolescent girl athletes are as much as eight times more likely to injure the...
Singing for Somers
Somers has a star in the making. Meet Kristi Nicole, 15....
New & Noteworthy
The best new products for parents, kids and families. Editors' picks....
Camp, to ease the suffering
Camp Sunshine, located along the shores of Sebago Lake, Maine, is a free camp for children with life...
Under the Weather
I feel horrible when my kids are sick, and I would gladly take a stomach bug, or bad cold, so they c...
Kids and Bedwetting
There is no magic age when children are ready to work on becoming dry....
THUMBSUCKING — Beyond the Toddler Years
When thumbsucking is no longer a mere reflex, breaking the habit will take patience and understandi...
Spina Bifida
Prevention is key....
Safety on the Swing Set
Vital information before you install....
Walking on Eggshells : Oppositional Children and Mental Health
When Oppositional Behavior in children becomes a mental health concern. ...
Life Insurance
Make sure you avoid estate tax. ...
Coconuts & Canoes: A Week in Paradise
Got a week and some visions of palm trees? The Caribbean may be closer, but Hawaii is our idea ...
Nice Ice!
Last year, Manhattan had a new free place to skate, The Pond at Bryant Park. This year, this midtow...
Are Your Kids Making You Eat More?
Although it might be difficult at times for parents with children at home to avoid the common trap o...
Finding Kid-Friendly Anime
Some anime is created specifically for children while others have more complex stories and themes ap...
How to Talk It Out — The Art of Family Conversation
Family conflicts are common, but if not addressed, they tend to snowball. ...
When Religion Interferes with Conception
Working through infertility can be a challenge. But for Orthodox Jewish couples, those challenge...
Forgotten Babies
NYC mom writes for change. ...
Kids Who Get High on Gambling
All the excitement in the name of gambling overshadows the serious problems the activity can cause w...
Paying for College
Get your teen involved, urges college planning expert....
More Vegetables, Please!
Prepping kids to eat right....
Checking Out Childcare, while on vacation
Vacationing changes when a baby comes along — but most resorts offer a full complement of possibilit...
How to Keep Kids Out of Divorce Court
Say hello to the NYC Family Court Mediation Program....
When A Parent Has Cancer
When you're diagnosed with cancer, how do you tell your children? ...
Teen Suicide Increases
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in Pediatrics, finds t...
Behind the Bat
Yankee games make for great family outings, but their hour-long behind-the-scenes tour adds an ex...
Sweet Dreams
Armonk mom sings for children in distress....
Kids Who Are “Different”
More and more children who seem easily distracted, act impulsively, shift attention frequently, f...
The King Has Returned
The renowned 'Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs' exhibition has reached its only Northe...
Heavy Bleeding Got You Down?
New procedure offers relief. ...
Jolly Holiday
For those parents who bemoan the loss of childhood, the Broadway 'Mary Poppins' is the perfect antid...
Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the name given to the injuries that occur when a child is violently sh...
Strength Training for Young Athletes
When to begin....
Paradise Found
The mega Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Bahamas, satisfies so many needs (except those of t...
How Are Your Kids Doing?
Pediatric nurse practitioners issue guidelines on diet and exercise for kids. ...
Selling Wireless “Love”
Cell phones are a growing trend among the ‘tween set, as manufacturers have figured out how to tap i...
A Spoon Full of Sugar
It can be a challenge getting a child to take medicine, whether it's liquid medicine or chewable tab...
Have You Checked Your Child’s Bedroom?
Pillows, linens and quilts on the bed, and certain blinds on windows, can be lethal to our kids — if...
A Near-Disaster Sets Mom on a Mission
Every parent needs to know how to save a life, stresses Farley Boyle....
The Grinch
If you try to eat healthfully, or feed your children healthy food, holidays can be a minefield. ...
No More Hibernating!
Exercising Through the Winter Months ...
Sugarland Express
While some kids dream of becoming astronauts or ballerinas, mine fantasize about being appointed Wil...
Questions for the Summer Camp Director
Expert advice for parents from the American Camp Association on what to ask a camp director. ...
How Individual Learning Styles Affect School Success
Each of us has our own preferred way to store information...
Tiffany Tells All
Thirteen-year-old Tiffany Giardina, from Waccabuc, Westchester, just signed with 785 Records....
Friends in Sync – and On Ice
Seven-year-old identical twins Ira and Sonia Pilling, from Bayside, Queens, link arms as they each s...
Magical Sprites, now living in Queens
Most children’s programming comes from magical lands far, far away, but a new show, 'Johnny and the...
Designing A Life Online
If you think that Internet blogging is just for the younger generation, take a look at “designmom” ...
Parenting Bookshelf: Squash Your Kids!
If you want to think healthy, think squash. Like the carb-filled vegetable that’s good for the athle...
Not Your Mother’s Yoga
Yoga for kids is popping up everywhere — and a good thing it is! ...
Naples for Families: A Wealth of Wonderment
What can get overlooked in the glitz of Naples, Florida, is the fact that this city on the Gulf is a...
Happy Hunting?
Every year, parents around New York City go through an elaborate process of getting their kids in...
Don't Slack Off On Those Shots!
Should I have my children vaccinated against disease or is it safer not to?...
New Treatments To Ease the Pain of Sickle Cell Disease
New York research centered at Montefiore ...
Playing It Safe This Winter
With the snow on its way, how can I make sure my children have fun outside while still playing safel...
Teaching Reading to Dyslexic Kids
The system goes awry in concluding that the solution for dyslexics is to be found in sound analysis ...
Save on Broadway
One argument against going to a Broadway show is the cost, but Kids’ Night on Broadway cuts that ...
Which Way’s The Restroom?
If you have a strong lock on your bathroom door, buy a copy of 'Peeing in Peace' and settle in for o...
