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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Parents Ponder Finances and Timing for Orthodontics
Although many parents are aware their children would benefit from some form of orthodontic care, the...
Speech Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Resources
Speech disorders, which include stuttering, affect five to 10 percent of all kids, can have affects ...
Family Activities and Your Child with Special Needs: Get Out There, Together
Despite the obstacles—potential stares, insensitive comments from strangers—including your child wit...
What Records a Parent of a Child with Special Needs Should Keep
It’s critical to keep organized files and/or a notebook about your child’s school experiences. Use t...
Great White Shark Costume is Just the Right Amount of Scary for Kids
This shark costume for kids from Chasing Fireflies strikes the perfect balance between scary and cut...
Baby Blossom Costume is Cute and Comfy
This flower Halloween costume for babies and toddlers will keep your little one warm and comfortable...
Quidditch Robe Costume is Perfect for Potter Fans
This Quidditch Robe Costume for kids looks like its straight out of the Harry Potter series. Your li...
Magical Mermaid Costume is Pretty and Practical for Girls
This girls' Magical Mermaid Costume from Chasing Fireflies comes with a sparkling cape to keep her w...
Autism Speaks Releases IEP Guide for Parents
A new Individualized Education Programs (IEP) guide helps parents of children with special needs und...
What to Do When Your Child is the Bully
If you suspect your child is bullying others or you've noticed your child being aggressive, read the...
What to Do When Your Child Becomes a Vegetarian
When one child decides to be a vegetarian, make sure she's getting the right nutrition by following ...
What to Do When Your Child is Diagnosed with a Learning Disability
When your child has been recently diagnosed with a learning disability or you suspect your son or da...
How to Talk to Kids About Your Child's Special Needs
Talking about your child's special needs to peers is the best way to help them understand your child...
Elementary School Students Get a Lesson on Tolerance
Young children don't always understand what it means to have special needs. One mom shares how she e...
Oppositional Behavior in Children with ADHD
Forty percent or more of kids with ADHD also have significant oppositional behavior. These guideline...
10 Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
Your child's success in school depends largely on your involvement in his education. Follow these ea...
New Online Store Allows Women to Rent Designer Maternity Clothes
Mine for Nine is an online boutique that allows women to borrow designer maternity clothes at 75 per...
Organize Your Children's Health Records Online with MotherKnows
MotherKnows is a secure website and mobile app that provides parents access to their child's health ...
How to Show Appreciation and Overlook the Small Things in Your Marriage
When a marriage is in trouble, the people in it are nit-pickers, but when a marriage is happy, they ...
Benefits and Risks of Youth Wrestling
Youth wrestling isn’t just for innately athletic kids—the skills can be developed, and anyone can ex...
How to Handle Your Child’s First Crush
When school begins, so do first crushes puppy love, and playground weddings. How should you cope whe...
How to Find Childcare for Your Child with Special Needs
The parent of a teen with special needs offers advice on how to find the best possible childcare hel...
New Car Seat Guidelines Require Kids Under Age 2 Remain in Rear-Facing Seats
According to a new study, parents are turning car seats to face forward too early. Although the Amer...
Back-to-Work Tips for Nursing Moms
For new moms, heading back work (and leaving baby behind) can be difficult. Factor in the desire to ...
Ask the Expert: Does My Child Need to Be Screened for High Cholesterol?
We asked Anthony F. Porto, M.D., M.P.H., director of pediatric gastroenterology at Greenwich Hospita...
Back to School: What Your Kids Really Worry About
Going back to school can be stressful for kids, and they might have worries about school that they'r...
Kids Fall Fashion: Back to School Trends
This fall, the trend to talk about in kids' fashions is layering. Check out our guide, complete with...
How To Prevent the Spread of Pink Eye As Kids Head Back to School
Being in the classroom for most of the school year, kids are exposed to all sorts of germs that can ...
October Check-In: How to Assess Your Kids' Progress in School
Is your child enjoying this school year? It’s not too early to assess—and kick some problems to the ...
Ask the Expert: How Do I Get My Child Started in Acting or Modeling?
We spoke with John Predaina, director of the John Robert Powers modeling, acting, and etiquette scho...
Soccer Ball Cupcakes Recipe
Using the soccer ball baking pan from Zenker (frieling.com), you can treat your kids—or any soccer l...
Flavorful Birthday Party Favors & Fun Themes
Check out these creative, "flavorful" birthday party favors and ideas—for kids of all ages—from Wonk...
Rockland County Little League Softball All-Stars Achieve Great Success at State Level and Beyond
Four Rockland County little league softball all-star teams became New York state champions this year...
Ask the Expert: Why Do Students with Special Needs Require Multisensory Teaching Methods?
We asked Rhonda Boltax, a learning disabilities specialist and the founder of Keys to Reading in Gre...
Off-Broadway Review: 'Voca People' is a Wildly Entertaining Blend of Sci-Fi and Show Biz
The Voca People, an octet of audio-crazed aliens, have landed at NYC's Westside Theatre in an Off-Br...
4 Tips on How to Monitor What Your Kids Are Watching on TV
With Premiere Week beginning, your family might be planning a few nights of channel surfing and TV w...
J.K. Rowling Gives Us More Harry Potter with New Site: Pottermore
October marks the launch of Pottermore, a website created by J.K. Rowling to allow us muggles to ent...
Ask the Expert: What Are Your Top 5 Tips for Raising Confident Kids?
Gina Otto, author of "Cassandra's Angel" and international children's advocate, provides the followi...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Get My Child with Autism to Engage in Less Self-Stimulation?
We asked Michelle Colletti, an occupational therapist who practices in the NYC area, to give her ins...
Ask the Expert: Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal for Kids?
Rebecca Meyerson, a certified nutrition counselor, discusses the importance of breakfast for kids an...
A New Documentary on Tourette Syndrome Discusses the Stigmas, Myths, and Misconceptions about the Disorder
Although an estimated 200,000 kids and adults suffer from Tourette Syndrome, there are still many st...
Toilet Training Guide for Children with Special Needs
Potty training can be trying for any family—but when your child has developmental delays, including ...
How to Potty Train a Child with Special Needs: Step-by-Step Instructions
When you have a child with special needs, toilet training can seem pretty impossible, but there is g...
When Your Child Has a Learning Disability: Taking the First Steps
It is a daunting task for parents to work through a child’s disability. They must arm themselves wit...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Love That Max, Terrible Teachers, and Bully Action
From our October "Special Parent" issue: check out our latest roundup of thought-provoking, observan...
Grandparents and Children with Special Needs
When parents are busy raising a child who has special needs, grandparents’ support can be a vital re...
YouTube and Cutting: A Dangerous Combination for Kids & Teens
On YouTube the most disturbing phenomenon is kids doing hurtful things to themselves and then sharin...
Hit the Books…and Then the Ball
Rich Kammerer from Parents "R" Talking discusses helping students balance their time between keeping...
Swimmers Raise More Than $8,000 for United Hospice of Rockland
Participants in Rockland County's first-ever Swim for Hospice charity event raised thousands of doll...
3 Ways to Keep Your Baby Safe from Unseen Chemicals and Household Toxins
In honor of National Baby Safety Month, pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene shares three ways to keep your ...
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation
Brooke Foster from Mommy Moi discusses some life-enriching tips she's learned this summer....
Eight Alternatives to Slapping or Spanking Children
Corporal punishment (hitting, slapping, spanking) can result in a number of personal tragedies, such...
What to Do with Kids in Mystic, Connecticut
Take the family to nearby Mystic, Connecticut, a coastal New England town with a big history, small-...
Emergency Preparedness Tips for Pregnant Women and New Parents
As residents of the East Coast ready for the first hurricane of the 2011 season, the March of Dimes ...
Free Helpline Connects Hudson Valley Residents to Wide Variety of Resources in Storm Emergency
Residents should add the free and confidential Hudson Valley Region 2-1-1 helpline to their list of ...
New Study Reveals Women Lose Sleep Over Finances More than Men
With the state of the economy on everyone's mind, it's not surprising that many families are experie...
Simon Says: Overcoming Autism Through Play
Special needs mom and Inside Schools blogger Marni Goltsman discusses how her autistic son has gaine...
How Kids with Special Needs can Build Healthy Friendships
It can be difficult for kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or other special needs to make fri...
How To Prepare Your Kids for an Organized and Successful Back-to-School Experience
If you are having trouble getting your kids into the back-to-school mentality, use the following tip...
Family Travel: Child-Friendly Hong Kong
Travel site Momaboard asks a new dad and transplanted New Yorker Saurav Das to tell us what it's lik...
Earthquake Coping Tips for Parents
The American Humane Association offers tips to help children deal with concerns that may arise follo...
Stuff We Like: Just For Fun
Check out our most recent lineup of favorite products for kids, featuring everything from an adorabl...
Simple Ways to Help Kids Excel in Math and Science (Even If You Don't)
Remember when your kid's math homework was more addition and subtraction than graphing calculator fu...
Tips for Surviving Potty Training Trauma
Samantha from the mom blog 'Have Sippy, Will Travel' lists her tips for helping parents potty train ...
Saving Money on Your Kid's Back-to-School Shopping is as Easy as Learning the ABCs
With summer ending and fall nearly in full swing, it's time for kids to gear up for another school y...
The Many Benefits of Individual Sports
Encouraging participation from a young age is important because individual sports such as tennis, go...
Comcast Now Offers Internet Essentials to Low-Income Families
Comcast's new Internet Essentials provides low-income families with affordable Internet service and ...
College Test Prep Comes to the Bronxville Adult School
The Bronxville Adult School is offering SAT, ACT, and PSAT test prep classes for students this fall ...
Dr. Delaney Pediatric Dentistry Opens in Mahopac NY
Delaney Acosta, DDS, opened Dr. Delaney Pediatric Dentistry, bringing the only pediatric dentistry o...
Saddle River Day School in New Jersey Will Open New Elementary Wing this Fall
When elementary students return to New Jersey's Saddle River Day School this September, they'll be a...
How to Talk to Your Kids about 9/11
Your children may have some questions about what happened on September 11 and what it means in histo...
Shop for a Cause at Macy's to Benefit the March of Dimes
Back-to-school shoppers can help a worthy cause: During Macy's annual Shop for a Cause program on Au...
This Is How to Help Your Children Have Relationships with Their Grandparents
Here are seven things you can do to help your children to build and maintain relationships with thei...
Six Ways For Kids to Create Lasting Memories With Their Grandparents
Marriage and family therapist Sharon Nolfi lists six activities and ways for kids to stay in touch w...
'Traces' Delights Families With Acrobatics, Music, and Comedy
7 Fingers, a Montreal-based performance art troupe unleashes its latest creation, 'Traces,' to New Y...
Happily Ever After: How to Update Your Children's Fairytales
Melissa Levis, NYC-based mommy rocker and founder of Moey's Music Party, recounts how a bedtime read...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Rockland County NY - September 2011
We've selected the best things to do with kids from our September calendar. Find fun family events h...
