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...
Halloween for Older Kids: Haunted Houses and Halloween Mazes in New York Area
These haunted houses and Halloween corn mazes will provide the thrill you're looking for this Hallow...
Halloween Crafts for Kids: Our 40 Favorite DIY Ideas for Spooky Season
Get into the Halloween spirit with these fun Halloween crafts for kids, many of which can be created...
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...
How to Spend the Day at New York Botanical Garden with Your Kids
The New York Botanical Garden is a fun destination for families, with a children's adventure garden ...
Why the Bronx Zoo is an Awesome Family Destination
The Bronx Zoo is New York City's largest zoo, and there's no shortage of animals to see or things to...
The Best Train Museums in NY and the Surrounding Area
Take a trip with your family to a train museum in NY (or railroad exhibit), where young and old trai...
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...
22 Role Models for Girls That Will Empower Your Kids
Here are 22 role models for girls that any kid can look to for inspiration and motivation. ...
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...
Interesting Presidential Trivia Questions for Kids
Here are some fun and interesting president trivia questions for kids to get them interested in poli...
Shop Local at These Independent Toy Stores Around NYC
Here's a list of toy stores in and near NYC where you can do your last-minute holiday shopping....
Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area
Be prepared for snow day fun by finding where to sled in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, W...
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, ...
10 Thanksgiving Traditions for Families
Try out a new Thanksgiving tradition with your family this year. This list includes ideas for DIY ho...
At What Age Can Children Legally Sit in the Front Seat?
Before you let your child sit in the front seat of your car after calling "Shotgun," make sure you k...
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....
How to Celebrate Halloween with a Child with Special Needs
Helpful tips for how to celebrate Halloween for parents of children on the autism spectrum or with o...
Halloween Movies for Kids and Families
If your kids like a little spookiness along with their tricks and treats, this list of scary (but no...
Ghost Tours, UFO Sites, and Haunted Places in the Hudson Valley
Updated Oct. 2020: These hair-raising haunted places in the Hudson Valley area will spook your socks...
No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Kids
A list of no-carve pumpkin decor ideas that kids can do or help with to make your own Halloween deco...
Pumpkin-Inspired Recipes for the Family
It's pumpkin season, which means it's time for delicious breakfasts, dinners, and desserts made with...
Children's Bookstores Around New York City
Updated Aug. 28: You'll love these children's bookstores in NYC, Westchester County, Rockland County...
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 Rent Boats and Kayaks in the New York Area
Here's a list of boat rentals, as well as canoes and kayak rentals NYC, Rockland County, Westchester...
Explore the Night Sky Inside at Planetariums
UPDATED JUNE 2019: On warm summer evenings, it's fun to go outside, direct your gaze up, and count a...
9 Ways to Enjoy the Night Sky
Here's how and where to watch tonight's Perseid meteor shower in New York as well as 8 other ways to...
Lakeside at Prospect Park Reopens to the Public
Lakeside at Prospect Park officially reopens to the public on Saturday, Aug. 1 with modified hours f...
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...
7 Creative Ways to Play Limbo
Here's how to play Limbo the classic way along with seven ideas to make the game a little more creat...
Parents Guide to Live Sporting Events in New York
Crosstown rivalries, new stadiums, and access to a wide variety of sports make the New York area one...
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...
12 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Active While Social Distancing
These outdoor fun ideas will get your kids out of the house, keep them having fun, and help them get...
10 Important Questions to Ask a Camp Director
Are your kids ready for overnight camp? More importantly, are you? The moms behind Mabel's Labels of...
How to Easily Plan for Your Child's Summer Camp
It can be overwhelming to decide how to pick a summer camp for your child, and it often seems like t...
Know Your Workplace Rights. Are You Being Treated Fairly?
Tom Spiggle's book, 'You’re Pregnant? You’re Fired! Protecting Mothers, Fathers, and Other Caregiver...
Baked Ham and Cheese Macaroni Recipe
Ray Gruenfelder, founder of theguycornernyc.com, shares his recipe for baked ham mac and cheese....
Avocado, Zucchini, and Green Bean Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Jennifer Gensterblum, head chef at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, shares her recipe for Avocado...
Sterling Optical of Nanuet Under New Ownership
Sterling Optical, which has new owners, expanded its selection of glasses options for children in Na...
Kids' Sleep Problems: Your Questions, Answered
Answers to top questions about children's sleep issues, including nighttime feedings, appropriate be...
Stop Holiday Stress!
The holidays are stressful for parents—the shopping, wrapping and entertaining guarantee that we’re ...
5 Things I Love About Myself More After Having a Child
I looked at myself in the mirror today after my morning run, which I try to do 3 days a week. I drop...
NY Cosmos in Playoff Contention
The New York Cosmos, part of the North American Soccer League, is headed into Championship Semifinal...
Get Your Kid to Go to Sleep! Join our FREE Webinar
If there's one thing every parent struggles with, sooner or later, it's sleep. Lack of it, to be exa...
The Top Holiday Toys for Kids 2015
The Toy Insider gives us the scoop on the holiday toys for kids that will be flying off the shelves ...
Read This Before Your Kid Gets Braces
Q: How can I decide which orthodontic treatment is best for my child? ...
Local BounceU Branches Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Visit BounceU of Paramus, BounceU of Nanuet, or BounceU of...
5 Characteristics of an Ideal Nanny
Looking for a nanny can be a daunting task. Deb Crisford, founder and director of a nanny placement ...
When Should I Hire a Reading Tutor?
Rhonda Boltax, founder and director of Keys to Reading Inc., shares what signs to look for when cons...
At What Age Should I Enroll My Child in a Sports Class?
Mina Rochel Marsow, owner of Prospect Gymnastics, shares the earliest age at which it is most benefi...
Best and Worst Candies for Your Teeth
Timothy Chase, D.M.D., shares the best and worst Halloween candy for your children to eat to maintai...
October 2015 Table of Contents
Check out our October 2015 issue, which includes birthday party hacks, solutions to your biggest Hal...
New Advice on Talking About Teen Drinking
As a child turns into a teen, many parents find worries increase. And one of the issues that can cau...
My Husband is a Ghostbuster
The Rev. Victor Fuhrman is a real-life ghostbuster, meaning he investigates the paranormal and commu...
The Joys of the Mom-and-Pop Toy Store
In the age of big box stores that have everything you need in one place, mom-and-pop toy stores are ...
The Uni: Pop-Up Reading and Art in Public Spaces
A pop-up reading room and drawing cart is bringing arts, inspiration, and learning to public spaces ...
Character Counts More Than Smarts
New study shows moms around the world agree, more or less, on what they want for their kids. ...
5 Simple ways to Relax
Mom hack expert Ereka Vetrini shares her five favorite ways to relax. ...
Burr Homestead in Fairfield County: Family Outing
Built in 1755 and rebuilt in 1779 after the Revolutionary War, the Burr Homestead has hosted visitor...
How to Stop Kids With Special Needs From Being Bullied
Most of the bullying that children encounter in schools stems from ignorance and a lack of acceptanc...
'Where's Mommy?'
As a single father, Gary Simeone expected challenges in raising his son. But the challenge of answer...
How Can we Lower Anxiety About Food Allergies at School?
One local mom shares her ideas about what would make schools a happier, safer place for kids with fo...
October DVD, Streaming, and Theater Releases
Common Sense Media shares what you need to know about the movies available in October on DVD and str...
Take Back Dinner!
Make mealtimes meaningful. A local family life expert has advice for staying close to your kids duri...
SoCal: Worth the Trip
Here’s what’s new and exciting at Disneyland Resort and LEGOLAND California—and how to take that dre...
New Bill Proposes Modifying Happy Meals with Healthier Options
If passed, the proposed Healthy Happy Meals Bill will improve the nutritional value of fast food mea...
Inspired Play at NYC's Imagination Playground
Bring your kids to Imagination Playground on October 3-4 at FDR Four Freedoms Park to inspire them t...
WATCH: 3rd and 4th Graders in NYC Share the Questions They’ll Ask Pope Francis on Friday
Local NYC school children spoke with The Seventy Four about what they might ask Pope Francis when vi...
Local Teen Awarded for His Charity Work to Save Elephants
Josh Kauderer of Englewood, NJ, has been awarded the 2015 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for h...
Do You Feel Sorry for Your Atypical Child?
Feeling sorry for a child who struggles with a special need is a common, understandable reaction fro...
Find the After-School Activity That Makes Your Kid Smile
Ah, fall. Crisp air, shiny apples, and the squeak of new sneakers. After finally getting a handle o...
Six Hacks for the Best Party Ever
Your children may be counting down the days until their next birthday—who doesn't love to be celebra...
DIY Reversible Felt Crown
Amanda Kingloff, author of Project Kid, shares her how-to for a reversible felt crown....
Handling Prickly Party Situations
Faye de Muyshondt, founder of socialsklz:-), a Manhattan etiquette school for kids, shares guideline...
Five Birthday Party Themes from Local Bloggers
Five local bloggers from the New York metro area share their favorite ideas—one's they've executed t...
Substitute Teacher Shares Experiences in NYC Public Schools
Elizabeth Rose, a former arts teacher and current substitute teacher, shares her experiences and wha...
New Study: Car Seat Misuse Rampant
Protecting your child on the road comes down to proper car seat use. But that doesn't happen nearly ...
Fall TV Preview: 5 Top Shows for Families
Superheroes, puppets, and a family-friendly variety show highlight this season's roster....
8 Creative Tips for Easier School Lunches
The moms behind Mabel's Labels, a durable and adorable personalized label company, share their tips ...
Gyms with Child Care in the New York Area
Want the flexibility of working out at the gym without having to look over your shoulder every minut...
NYC 10-Year-Old Gives 400 Kids Care Bears
Ten-year-old Zachary Kaplan partnered with Care Bears to give 400 at-risk children teddy bears as pa...
Pediatric Therapy Center Launches Sensory Bounce at BounceU Nanuet
Miriam Skydell and Associates has partnered with BounceU to offer Sensory Bounce at the BounceU Nanu...
Rockland Jewish School Offers Free Tuition for the Year
Reform Temple of Rockland, which was created when Temple Beth El and Temple Beth Torah merged last s...
Dance Studio Opens Second Location in New City
Steel Toes Dance Studio, originally based in West Nyack, is opening a new studio location in New Cit...
Things You Never Dreamed You'd Hear Yourself Saying
In the book Things I've Said to My Children, Nathan Ripperger takes some of the most off-the-wall co...
Learn Cirque Skills at Club Med Punta Cana
Club Med and Cirque du Soleil have partnered to bring the ultimate in experiences to family vacation...
Tips for Getting Tough Stains Out of Clothes
Handy, an on-demand home cleaning service, shares tips for getting tough stains—mud, tomato, juice, ...
What Do I Need to Know About Head Lice?
Carol Gilbert, president of Fairy LiceMothers, shares what you need to know about preventing, treati...
When Should My Child Start Brushing and Flossing Her Teeth?
We all know oral health care is necessary for our general health, but when should we begin teaching ...
SpongeBob SquarePants Broadway Production in the Works
Everyone's favorite porous pineapple dweller is bringing all of Bikini Bottom to the stage. With a w...
September 2015 Table of Contents
Check out our September 2015 issue, which includes an introduction to our cover contest winner and f...
7 Things to Do After Your Child's Special Needs Diagnosis
Receiving a special needs diagnosis for your child can be overwhelming. Here are seven steps to foll...
Family Outing: New York Transit Museum
Housed inside a historic subway station, the New York Transit Museum takes an interactive, education...
