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...
These are the best indoor and outdoor water parks in NY, NJ, CT, and PA—all within a short drive fro...
Teach your kids compassion and the value of volunteerism. There are many annual fundraising walks in...
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Check out the minor league baseball teams that play in NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, an...
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Here are some fun and interesting president trivia questions for kids to get them interested in poli...
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The best ski mountains with kids ski lessons in New York and the slopes of Connecticut, New Jersey, ...
Give back to your community with your entire family in the New York area by volunteering with your k...
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These are the best fishing spots throughout the NYC area - including in the city, on Long Island, an...
Crosstown rivalries, new stadiums, and access to a wide variety of sports make the New York area one...
A comprehensive selection of kid-friendly museums in the New York City area, including Manhattan, Br...
Here are 19 campgrounds in New York your family can go visit for a weekend getaway and tips for camp...
This is how to pick a ripe watermelon at the store, plus dishes to make, including a watermelon feta...
Explore zoos, nature centers, and botanical gardens in New York City, Long Island, Westchester Count...
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A favorite tradition among many New York City-area families is strolling the city's pop-up holiday s...
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The 2010 Nassau Coliseum Fair, the largest event of its kind in the New York metro area, will take p...
The National Wildlife Federation will sponsor The Great American Backyard Campout this June to encou...
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The Child Mind Insitute, an NYC-based organization dedicated to improving mental health care for chi...
The American Humane Association offers tips for parents and caregivers to help kids cope with tragic...
From Disney’s “High School Musical” franchise to “Glee,” it’s clear there’s an appetite for musical ...
The NYMetroParents November 2012 Family Health issue provides important information on your child's ...
A mental health consultant with offices in the New York area offers advice for parents who are consi...
The National Institute of Mental Health defines the different types of psychotherapy that can be ada...
Black Violin, the dynamic duo that includes violinists Kev and Wil B, astounds audiences with a funk...
Prepare your family for a home fire. Here are some easy steps you and your family can take to protec...
For the ninth annual National Family History Day, make an effort to create an accurate picture of yo...
Dealing with procrastination woes? Are you putting off important tasks or events. Procrastinating le...
By the time teens get through their growth spurts, about 90 percent of adult bone mass is establishe...
Personal, a web and mobile application for individuals to store, share and reuse their most valuable...
Take advantage of the years before your child starts school to set the stage for success....
November—the beginning of the holiday season and the almost-end of the year—is, for one Long Island ...
A mother wonders how to sustain a spirit of gratitude in her family when shortly after the turkey’s ...
From our November 2012 issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain inter...
Marla Tomazin, a Manhattan-based certified image consultant, shares her tips for avoiding stress dur...
Five families in the New York area, including Westchester County, receive autism service dogs throug...
During the Rally for Recess initiative, collect specially marked packages of Dannon products for a c...
The 5th annual Pets Add Life Children's Poetry Contest encourages kids in elementary and middle scho...
Curiosity is linked to creativity, and both are important skills to have and to hone. However, there...
Don’t relegate creativity to the art classroom. Encourage your kids to explore, tap into their curio...
This holiday season, consider an alternative to traditional presents; saving for your loved one's co...
Kupchik Dental, which just opened in West Nyack, is a family dental practice that "caters to coward ...
Tooting Tots introduces new music program for children, newborn to age 9. The program, Musik Garten,...
From playing apps on the iPhone or iPad to sitting in front of a computer transfixed on role playing...
A Long Island mom and author of a 10-year-old boy who has autism shares tips on how to help classmat...
One year after mainstreaming her gradeschool-aged son, a NYC mother reflects on the new set of chall...
From the fall/winter 2012 issue of Special Parent magazine, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-...
Little Free Library is a grassroots organization bringing free books to communities across the count...
Three timeless tales will come to life with this audio recording and will help children with dyslexi...
Strategies To Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation have p...
Do you think your child would benefit from a tonsillectomy? We spoke with a local expert to learn th...
An "early walker" is a child who begins walking before he or she turns one year old. A physical ther...
When kids begin to play sports, parents may have worries, including how playing sports can affect a ...
It's hard to not worry about sports injuries when your child begins to play sports in gym class or i...
Mainstreaming can be especially difficult for children with autism spectrum disorder because they fa...
By combining an extremely soft texture, a small amount of weight, and an adorable animal face, The S...
The Trotter Mobility Pushchair Stroller features a lightweight folding frame with closure straps, ma...
This educational card deck is great for all kids who want to find calm, build strength, and practice...
Six years ago, a Long Island family founded T Off 4 Autism. This year, the annual golf fundraiser an...
Dr. Jon Feingold of Long Beach received the 2012 MassMutual Disability Leadership Award for his work...
Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal partnered with Tupperware Brands, including CEO Rick Goings, in Oct...
Sharing a diagnosis with your child is one of the scariest things a special needs parent faces—and a...
A professional photographer who has a son on the autism spectrum and specializes in photographing ki...
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Jumpstart, a national early education non-profit organization, announced the official kick-off to it...
If you think reading out loud to your wee one is just a way to bond, think again. A local expert det...
Kristine Fitzpatrick founded the Miracle League to provide homerun miracles to children with special...
The October 2012 Birthday Party issue of NYMetroParents features big-time party ideas for your child...
With so much talk of concussions in the sport of football of late, many parents are shying away from...
A certified nutritionist who has worked with many picky eaters over the years offers parents 7 tips ...
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One Charming Party makes themed party planning easy with their instructional e-books full of DIY cra...
Chef Paula Gottlieb, who grew up in Brooklyn, uses her themed cooking birthday parties to teach kids...
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Beginning Oct. 1, 2012 through Nov. 12, 2012, the New york Children's Theater Festival will be accep...
Raising a child who is predisposed to do wonders with his or her mind is possible. Enable your child...
A registered dietician offers advice on how to help your child stick to a healthy diet during the ho...
Travelers offers some great tips for families to stay prepared and on top of any emergency situation...
Mom's health advice is well-meaning, but it may not always be accurate. Don't go outside with wet ha...
True or False: Put Steak on a Black Eye, Avoid Taking Baths When Sick, and Feed a Cold, But Starve a...
Local pediatrician and CEO of Allied Pediatrics of New York Gary Mirkin, MD, explains the difference...
Colleen Carroll, a children's leadership expert and family consultant, offers advice on helping kids...
How the movie "Bully" started a movement to end bullying, and why we as parents need to act on its m...
"Secret of the Wings," Tinker Bell's first 3D adventure in the Disney Fairies series, takes her to t...
While planning your trick-or-treating adventure this Halloween, don't forget to include the family d...
The American Kennel Club provides expert tips on what to teach your child to ensure his or her safet...
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From our October 2012 issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain intere...
One in 5 mothers-to-be experience major depression during their pregnancy. A new study from the Univ...