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Steam Works Studio Opens Location in Scarsdale
Steam Works has a number of locations across the United States including New Jersey, Texas, Florida,
Ridge Hill Shopping Center to Offer New Children's Gardening Workshop
The new children’s gardening workshop at Ridge Hill in Yonkers will take place in the community gard
MakerState Offers New Robotics Software For STEM Summer Camp
MakerState, a STEM-focused enrichment center for children ages 6-14, is incorporating new software f
Magic Day Camp Adds New, Air-Conditioned Buses to Fleet
Magic Day Camp, a summer camp in Bayside that serves children ages 4-15, recently added a number of
Brooklyn Kids Prep School is Moving to Mill Basin
Brooklyn Kids Prep School will be moving to Mill Basin in July. The new facility is a brand-new buil
Northvale Classic Diner Adds New Wild Shakes to Menu
Northvale Classic Diner in Northvale, NJ, introduced a number of Wild Shakes, over-the-top, Instagra
Greenwich Hospital Chief of Surgery is Honored With the Lifetime Achievement Award
On May 23, the 2019 Doctors of Distinction ceremony recognized Philip J. McWhorter, M.D. of Greenwic
Helping Kids Pediatrics Moved to a New Location in October 2018
In October 2018, Helping Kids Pediatrics, a doctor’s office that serves children from the ages of ne
Advantage Camps Introduces Advantage STEAM and Reading Program
The STEAM and Reading Program at Advantage Camps in Midtown will debut July 8 and run through Aug.
14th Street Y Teams Up With Educational Alliance to Provide Family Pride Events
June marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a monumental fight for LGBTQ rights in Green
Fewer Children in NYC Suffered Lead Poisoning Last Year
According to data collected by the New York City Department of Health, blood-lead levels have been o
CAMP Store in Union Square Unveils New Theme
This spring, CAMP is embracing the new blooms and gardening with its newest theme—Cooking CAMP! The
Art Studio E Introduces New Summer Camps in July
This summer, from the first week of July through the last week of August, Art Studio E will be offer
Oasis Day Camp at LIU Post Offers New Junior Travel Program
Children entering sixth to 11th grade can join the Junior Travel Program at Oasis Day Camp at LIU Po
Mill Basin Day Camp Adds Laser Maze and Rock-Climbing Wall, Makes Renovations
At Mill Basin Day Camp, the Laser Maze activity will involve children weaving through a Mission Impo
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center to Hold Day Camps at City Tech Brooklyn
From July 8-Aug. 23, The DNA Learning Center of Cold Spring Harbor will be offering summer camps at
West 63rd Street Renamed Sesame Street in Honor of Series’ 50th Anniversary
For New York City residents, Sesame Street is now just a short subway ride, walk, or Uber away! That
Tumble-Bee Gymnastics in Nanuet Makes Open Gym Times Available to the Public
Beginning this year, Tumble-Bee Gymnastics, a noncompetitive gymnastics facility that serves childre
A-Game Sports Expands Travel Softball Program
A-Game Sports, located in New Rochelle, is welcoming several travel softball teams that previously p
Guggenheim Museum Debuts Children’s Artwork Exhibit
A Year With Children 2019, an annual presentation of works of art created by New York City children
WHO Releases New Guidelines for Activity Levels for Children Younger Than Five
On April 24, The World Health Organization announced new recommendations for children younger than t
Camp Jacobson Welcomes New Assistant Director for 2019
Adam Grundfast joined the leadership team at Camp Jacobson, a traditional day camp serving children
Knox School Summer Adventures Introduces New Classes for 4-Year-Olds and a Disc Golf Course
This summer, Knox School Summer Adventures, a day camp in St. James serving children ages 4-16, is w
Governor Island’s Playground, The Yard, Reopens on May 4
The Yard, an experimental playground filled with unconventional play items such as loose materials,
New York Philharmonic Plays Two Concerts With Local Students
This year the New York Philharmonic resumed partnerships with three organizations that help local el
Researchers at Stony Brook University Seek Children Ages 12-16 For Mental Health Study
The Lab for Scalable Mental Health at Stony Brook University in Suffolk County is seeking approximat
AT&T’s Anti-Bullying Campaign Expands to NYC With Hunter College
On Saturday and Sunday March 30-31, students from Siena College Research Institute will train studen
New York Yankees and New York Mets Participate in Little League Days 2019
Little League Days, a program created to give young baseball and softball players the opportunity to
Macy’s 2019 Flower Show Opens March 24 in Herald Square
On Sunday, March 24 at 10am Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square is slated to unveil its 2019 flow
The Windsor School Introduces New Interdisciplinary Elective Classes Including an American Pop Culture Class
This past fall, students at The Windsor School were given the opportunity to take an elective in Ame
The Benefits of Sharing a Room with Your Baby
One of the aspects of living in the New York area can mean limited space for many families. Between
Beth Shalom v'Emeth Reform Temple Introduces Membership Passover Workshop
This March, Beth Shalom v'Emeth Reform Temple in Brooklyn is introducing new workshops on how to fee
Palisades Climb Adventure Adds Climbing Structures to Practice Balance and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Palisades Climb Adventure in West Nyack is on track to open two new climbing features to the public
Beth El Day Camp Unveils STEM, Ninja Warriors, and Tennis Programs
Beth El Day Camp in New Rochelle recently announced three new programs for the upcoming camp session
Oasis Day Camp Launches New Preschool Summer Camp Program
This July, Oasis Day Camp on the Upper West Side will offer a new summer program for children ages 3
JEI's 2019 Math Olympiad Features New Prizes and Registration Rules
For JEI's 2019 Math Olympiad, a national mathematic competition for students in grades 1-8, they wil
Orthodontia Basics Every Parent Should Know
When it comes to oral health, we all know to take our kids to the dentist for regular teeth cleaning
Iona College Begins Renovations to LaPenta School of Business and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship
Iona College in New Rochelle began construction on The LaPenta School of Business and Hynes Institut
Romp n' Roll in Orangeburg Introduces New Classes in February
This February, Romp n Roll in Orangeburg will be offering two new classes: Silly Science and Crayons
American Girl Reveals 2019 Girl of the Year
Blaire Wilson, a spunky redhead with a passion for flavor, has recently made her debut as American G
Why It's Important to Have a Will and How to Write One
Do you know who would have legal guardianship of your children if something were to happen to you or
CAMP Toy Store Opens Near Union Square
The CAMP store, a summer camp-themed, novelty toy store recently opened on Fifth Avenue. It’s more t
The Diocese of Rockville Centre is Partnering with Rosetta Stone for New Language Program
In September ten Catholic schools under the Dioceses of Rockville Centre began working with Rosetta
Great South Bay YMCA Debuts Boga Fit Classes
Great South Bay YMCA debuted its Boga Fit classses this October. Boga Fit is a combination of yoga,
A. Fantis Parochial School Partners With Vanderbilt for Phenomenon-Based Learning Program
A. Fantis Parochial School, celebrating its 55th year, began working with Vanderbilt University in A
Karts Indoor Raceway Changes Name and Adds New Attractions
This month, Karts Indoor Raceway in Ronkonkoma began renovations to add several new rides and attrac
Clowns.com Introduces New Science Birthday Parties
Clowns.com will offer STEM-themed birthday parties starting January 2019. The science parties will c
Zaner-Bloser Hosts Handwriting Contest for New York City Students
Zaner-Bloser, a company that produces handwriting and literacy resources, is known for its national
The Pros and Cons of Elf on the Shelf
Happy holidays! Many of you who celebrate Christmas have already unpacked your Elf on the Shelf and
New Study Shows a Correlation Between Media Use and ADHD
As if there wasn't enough to worry about when it comes to the media and your child's wellbeing, ther
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital at Greenwich Hospital Opens Pediatric Specialty Center
This month, an 8,700-square-foot Pediatric Specialty Center opened at Yale New Haven Children's Hosp
Advantage Care Health Center Extends Practice to Pediatric Patients
Mary Mulqueen, M.D., who started at Advantage Health Care in November of 2017, expanded her practice
PDM Family Dental Opens in Jericho
In September, PDM Family Dental opened its doors in Jericho. The brand-new facility is family friend
First Words Project Launches Free Online Resources for Parents of Young Children
Raising a young child is an exciting, and stressful, time for parents. From toddler-proofing your ho
Thomas School of Horsemanship in Melville Debuts Intro to Horse Classes
The Thomas School of Horsemanship in Melville is introducing a new class for children who are intere
Archbishop Molloy High School Welcomes New Admissions Team
Archbishop Molloy High School, a private Catholic school in Briarwood, has restructured their admiss
East Woods School in Oyster Bay Opens Early Childhood Center
East Woods School in Oyster Bay opened a new Early Childhood Center with newly renovated classrooms
How to Avoid Hackers and Cyberscams When Shopping Online
When you're shopping online, especially for gifts on Cyber Monday when the deals are out of this wor
Heijoshin Dojo Offers New 'Little Ninjas' Classes and Three-Class Trials
Heijoshin Dojo in Bay Shore is splitting its Little Ninjas course into two classes for different age
Autism Speaks and Manhattan’s Blue Man Group Present an Autism-Friendly Performance on Nov. 3
The Blue Man Group, in conjunction with Autism Speaks, is hosting a sensory-friendly performance for
What to Expect at Dinosaurs After Dark at Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia, NJ
Is your kid obsessed with all things dinosaur? Does she love dino crafts or never stops talking abou
Harry Potter Exhibit Debuts at the Upper West Side’s New-York Historical Society
Harry Potter: A History of Magic opened Oct. 5 at the New-York Historical Society and is bringing a
Little Steps Speech & Language Clinic Opens New Location in Rego Park
This June, Little Steps Speech & Language Clinic at Rego Park began accepting new patients. Little S
Things to Do in the New York Metro Area When School's Closed for Columbus Day
Whether you're an avid fan of Columbus Day or prefer to celebrate indigenous peoples instead, everyo
5 Ways to Update Your Toddler Proofing Measures
When your little one starts walking and begins exploring in greater depth, you may start to wonder w
Smile More Dentistry Welcomes Jenn Sunkin, DDS and Toddler Thursdays
Jennifer Sunkin, DDS, a pediatric dentist, will be joining the staff at Smile More Kidz dentistry. S
Family-Friendly Fall Festivals in the New York City Area
Breathe in that crisp air, take a sip of your fresh-pressed cider, and enjoy the foliage, because fa
Ume Ume Music + Arts of Park Slope Offers New 'Jump Start' Preschool Alternative Program
Ume Ume Music + Arts of Park Slope has already begun accepting students for this new ‘Jump Start’ pr
10 Tips for Apple Picking
Fall is finally here! With Labor Day weekend behind us it’s time to bust out the pumpkin spice coffe
Things to Do When School's Out For Rosh Hashanah
Here are all the best family events in the neighborhood for when school's on vacation for Rosh Hasha
The Sunflower Maze That Took My Breath Away
As much as I love NYC’s parks and playgrounds, sometimes you just need to take a day trip and get ou
City Parks Foundation’s Annual Free Summer Sports Program Continues in Queens
We all know that an active lifestyle is important for children and young adults, whether that be thr
Nord Anglia International School Offers Personalized Instruction and Extraordinary Partnerships
Personalized instruction and extraordinary partnerships make Nord Anglia a standout school.
Rewards Programs to Save Parents a Few Bucks This Summer
Being a parent is expensive, to say the least. Naturally, you want your children to have everything
With a Culture Pass You Can Visit Libraries and Museums in NYC for Free
This summer, your Brooklyn, New York, or Queens Public Library card, along with Culture Pass, allows
Interactive Color Focused Art Exhibit Comes to Manhattan This Summer
It can be difficult to get your kids interested in art, but this new family-friendly, immersive art
Kellogg's Recalls Honey Smacks Cereal After Salmonella Outbreak
This Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a warning about Kellogg's Honey Smacks a
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