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...
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...
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...
Bowling is Back in Style
Bowling is the latest youth sport to come back into style, with alleys luring kids and families back...
Teddy the Puppy Helps Kids Cope with Moving
Ridgefield native, Anna Parille, authors a children’s book, A New Home for the Honeypies, that featu...
Help Kids Transition Before and After Moving
From suburbs to city, west coast to east, or just one neighborhood over, packing your family up and ...
Did You Know? Blue Man Group Trivia
Think you know everything about Blue Man Group? Guess again -- here are 10 things you probably didn'...
What to Watch at the NY International Children's Film Festival
The 2012 New York International Children's Film Festival will span seven NYC theaters and present mo...
Blue Man Group Brings It to the Next Level
Blue Man Group has taken its tongue-in-cheek techno passion to the next level with some awesome new ...
How To Choose The Right Sports Environment For Your Child
Is a competitive environment right for your child, or should you pick a lower-pressure team environm...
Sore Loser Blues
No one likes losing, but some children react more poorly than others. What can you do to help your c...
Stuff We Like: Budding Scientists
From an interactive book of animal x-rays with a built-in light box to a DIY science kit made by a k...
App-Mazing Remembering Tools
The iTunes store is flooded with "educational" apps—but how the heck can you really know which ones ...
Why Women Rule: Celebrate International Women's Day
You, the mothers out there, make a difference every day—for your children and for the world. Celebra...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Mommy Wars, Dr. Seuss's Birthday, & Giggle Fits
From our March issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain interesting t...
Find the Best Summer Camp for Your Kid!
Summer always arrives before we know it, and that means it's never to soon to start thinking about y...
Winner of Facebook Sharing Contest
Over the last few days, we asked you to share with your network our Weekend Highlights newsletter. E...
The Risk of Lead Poisoning in Your Home
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee report released in January states ...
Kudos for Charitable Kids
Give your kids that extra incentive to give back to their community. Kids Who Give is a national con...
A New Resource for New Moms
Patricia Reilly started Growing Up Babies, a newborn care consulting company, in November 2011 becau...
Life Coaching With a Focus on Infertility, Pregnancy, and Motherhood
Sabrina Roffman, owner of Just for Women Life Coaching, wants to offer women support and guidance as...
Time Management 101
Keeping children with learning disabilities and ADHD on a schedule—especially one they can eventuall...
The Nanny Dilemma
This summer, when your kids head off to camp, your childcare needs may shift dramatically. Plan ahea...
Eating for Beginners
Brooklyn mom Melanie Rehak thought she had food figured out until a picky eater arrived on the scene...
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Check out BAMkids Film Festival in Brooklyn this weekend, Feb. 4-5, 2012, with fun children's films ...
Twins: The School Years
Same classrooms, or separate? What if one sibling is not doing as well academically as the other? We...
There’s a New ‘Bully’ in Town
The Bully, a critically acclaimed musical for young audiences, tackles the bullying epidemic with sm...
To Snack or Not to Snack
Children, in particular, require several small meals per day, and snacks can help make up for nutrie...
Snacking Explained: How Kids Regulate Caloric Intake
Most kids are naturally able to limit snacking to when they’re hungry, but parents should pay attent...
Have a Heart
Having a healthy heart is so much more than cute cards and physical fitness. It is also about ‘havin...
Heroes for Hope Honored in Huntington
Northport High School students recognized three inspiring individuals while raising funds for ALS. ...
New City Kumon Awards Scholarship to Local Student
A six-year-old boy of Pomona was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Kumon Math and Reading Center of ...
5 Tips to Keep Babies Safe from Identity Theft
January 28 marks National Data Privacy Day. Here are five tips on how to keep your kids--even newbor...
'Doodle 4 Google' Contest for Students
Goolge invites students across the U.S. to redesign their homepage logo using their imagination arou...
Ask the Expert: Will Singing to My Kids Make Them Smarter?
Margie La Bella, a local music therapist and special educator, explains why parents should sing to t...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Rockland this February
Looking for fun and affordable family events in Rockland? We've put together a list of the best thin...
Largest Indoor Amusement Park Opens in Jersey
Boasting several thrill rides, hundreds of arcade games, two-story laser tag, and more year-round fu...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Men are Faster Diaper Changers, Nobody's Normal, & a Viral Video about Bullying
From our February issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain interestin...
Eating Disorders as a Coping Mechanism
"Before I Disappear," by Barb Herding, is the fictional tale of 16-year-old Lauren Stafford and the ...
More Summer Camp Fun for the Winter
As a way to combat the cold winter months and psych your kids (and yourself) up for summer that curr...
Re-Create Summer Camp at Home this Winter
As winter descends, it can be tough to keep kids entertained indoors. Recreate summer camp activitie...
