5 Great Strawberry Festivals in New York and New Jersey
Here's a list of strawberry festivals in the NYC area, where you can enjoy strawberry treats, hayrid
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Family-Friendly Beer Gardens in NYC, Westchester, & Long Island
These are the top family-friendly beer gardens in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island where parents ca
40 Things to Do Outdoors on Long Island with Your Kids
Here's your spring Long Island bucket list for families—filled with outdoor activities on Long Islan
Best Picnic Spots for Families in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester
Learn all about the best picnic areas and barbecue spots in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County
7 Kid-Friendly Wineries on Long Island
These are the 7 best kid-friendly wineries on Long Island. Kids can play outside while you taste win
The Best Playgrounds in and Around NYC
There are hundreds of beautiful and fun playgrounds in the New York metro area. These are the absolu
7 Ways Having a Pet Benefits a Child with Special Needs
Having a family pet can help children with special needs gain skills, learn responsibility, reduce a
How to Avoid Comparing Your Child with Special Needs to Other Children
It's important to try to avoid comparing your child with special needs to other children, but it's a
8 Special Needs Parent Self Care Tips
Eight ideas for parent self care and me time for parents of children with special needs.
6 Ways to Support Siblings of Kids with Special Needs
Supporting special needs siblings starts with acknowledging that its hard. Use these helpful tips to
8 Craft Subscription Boxes for Creative Kids, Tweens, & Teens
These craft subscription boxes for kids will keep kids, tweens, and teens occupied and excited every
How to Save Money on Pets and Pet Supplies
Am I spending too much money on my pets? Here are 8 ways to save money on pets, pet food, and all pe
Study Finds Understanding of Autism Can Boost Social Inclusion
A new study from researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas has discovered that an increased u
Daylight Saving Time Tips for Parents: Everything Parents Need to Know
Daylight Saving Time begins March 4, so use these tips for parents to help your kids transition thro
STEAM & STEM Subscription Boxes Your Kids Will Love
These STEM boxes will help your kids, tweens, and teens explore science, technology, engineering, an
The Best Apps and Online Resources for Kids with ADHD
Help your child with ADHD gain new skills, learn to focus, and thrive in school with these apps, gam
How to Choose After-School Activities in a Pandemic
This is what you should consider when selecting an after-school program for your child during the CO
10 Online Games for Kids to Play with Friends
All the best online games for kids to play with friends while they're on virtual playdates. Find fun
How to Help Kids with Special Needs Succeed in Online Classes
While online classes for special needs students can be a challenge, it is possible to help them succ
Disney Cruise Line Announces Bermuda and Quebec City Trips Out of NYC
Good news Disney fans! Disney Cruise Line has announced that it will be sailing to both Bermuda and
Green Vale School Leads the Switch to Flag Football on Long Island
Facing declining participation, Green Vale was the first middle school on Long Island to switch from
'Sports Illustrated Kids' Names Brooklyn Sisters SportsKids of the Year
'Sports Illustrated Kids' has named Tai, Rainn, and Brooke Sheppard “SportsKids of the Year” for 201
Bronx Zoo Sets World Record for Largest Origami Elephant Display
The Bronx Zoo made history today when it set the Guinness World Record for the largest origami eleph
NYC School Community Playgrounds are Going Green
The Trust for Public Land and New York Road Runners has announced a new partnership to fund the tran
Queens Teacher Saves Student’s Life
A Queens teacher saved a student’s life when the sixth-grader began having a seizure and stopped bre
The Taylor Swift Experience Headed to NYC
Swifties rejoice! “The Taylor Swift Experience,” a traveling exhibit that features all things Taylor
Highlights Magazine Releases State of the Kid: The Election Edition
Highlights released its annual State of the Kid report, with an emphasis on the upcoming presidentia
Real Life Superheroes to Descend on Gotham for 10th Annual Superheroes Anonymous
History will be made on October 30th when Real Life Superheroes (RLSH) gather for the largest ever a
Park Slope School Says No to Homework
A Park Slope elementary school has put an end to traditional homework and replaced it with play-bas
Families Can Volunteer at Fall Citywide Stewardship Day
NYC families can do their part to help the environment during Stewardship Day on Saturday, October 2
Pip’s Island Opening in NYC this November
Kids will get the chance to step into a fantasy world starting on November 11 when Pip’s Island, an
Massive Nickelodeon Theme Park Coming to NJ
Kids will soon be able to get up close and personal with Spongebob, Dora and the rest of their Nicke
The Detective Rafael Ramos Foundation with the Help of the NYPD Launches Backpack Project
The Detective Rafael Ramos Foundation will be launching its Backpack Project on September 15 at P.S.
Doctors Dismiss Parents Who Refuse to Vaccinate Kids
As more parents are refusing to vaccinate their kids, a growing number of doctors are refusing to se
PAW Patrol Coming to a Stage Near You
PAW Patrol, is hitting the road with its first-ever live stage show, PAW Patrol Live!: Race to the R
Laurie Berkner to Celebrate New CD with Mini-Concert in Tribeca
Beloved children's musician Laurie Berkner will celebrate the release of her 11th album, Superhero,
5 Neglected NYC Parks to get $150 Million for Upgrades
Five NYC parks in desperate need of repairs and renovations will receive $150 million for upgrades.
Reduced Admission to Summer of Hamilton Until Labor Day
Families who want to enjoy Summer of Hamilton at the New-York Historical Society are in luck because
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is Coming to Broadway
The new teaser trailer for Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has got fans counting the da
Enjoy NYC Summer Streets Before They Come to An End
Families are invited to enjoy the last few weekends of summer at the annual Summer Streets event. Ne
Long Island Game Farm Hosts Camel Naming Party
Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will be hosting a Camel Naming Party on Saturda
Volunteers Work to Improve Bronx Kids’ Lives & Futures with New Playground
More than 200 volunteers from Delta Air Lines, DreamYard Project, Bronx Pro Group organizers from Ka
Prospect Park and Queens Zoo Launch New Educational Quests Program
Now families who visit Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo can learn more about that work through the n
Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden Returns to New York Botanical Garden
Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden, the acclaimed fall exhibition, is returning with magnificent t
Teens Release Research on Two New Animals in NYC
NYC teens conducting research at the American Museum of Natural History recently announced the resul
Museum of Ice Cream Coming to NYC
NYC families and tourists are in for a sweet treat when the Museum of Ice Cream opens in the Meatpac
Pokémon Go Fever is Sweeping the Nation
Pokémon is all the rage once again, with fans of the original game that was popular in the 90s getti
Legoland Theme Park Coming to Orange County
Legoland New York is headed to Goshen in Orange County and will be the first one to open in the Nort
New-York Historical Society to Recreate the Hamilton-Burr Duel
Summer of Hamilton at the New-York Historical Society continues this Sunday, July 10 at 1pm and 3pm
Captain America Statue Coming to Prospect Park
Brooklyn will be honoring a hometown hero this summer when a 13-foot-tall bronze Captain America sta
Parents and Pols Want Pop-Up Pool to stay open at Brooklyn Bridge Park
The popular Pop-Up Pool in Brooklyn Bridge Park opened on Tuesday for its fifth and final season, bu
Barnes & Noble to Open Concept Store in Westchester
During its annual investor call, Barnes & Noble announced plans to open four new concept stores late
State Fair Meadowlands Opens Today
The State Fair in East Rutherford, NJ—kicks off on June 23 for 17 days of fun.
New Sleep Guidelines for Children Announced
There are new guidelines for children from doctors who specialize in sleep disorders, detailing how
First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Winners of Healthy Lunchtime Challenge
First Lady Michelle Obama announced the winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge, a nationwide rec
NYC Education Department Working to Diversify Specialized High Schools
The New York City Education Department is expected to announce a plan today to help black and Hispan
Families Can Enjoy a Day Out with Thomas the Train in New Jersey
If you have a child who loves Thomas the Train, it’s time to start your engines! Little engineers ca
NYC Students Showcase Artwork in Citywide Exhibition
Students from all five boroughs presented their artwork during LeAp’s ninth-annual citywide student
South Hollis Library to Undergo Renovations
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz announced this week that upgrades are being planned to the Sou
Big Apple Circus Announces Emergency Fundraising Drive
Big Apple Circus announced today its campaign to “Save the Circus,” an emergency fundraising drive t
Senate Bill Requires Some NYC Day Cares to Post Report Cards
A new bill passed by the Senate on Thursday would require all NYC supervised day care providers to p
Rachael Ray Launches Petition for Free NYC School Lunches
Rachael Ray, in conjunction with the Lunch 4 Learning (L4L) campaign, has launched a petition via Ch
NYC Overhauling Eight Parks to Make Them More Accessible for Residents
New York City officials announced that eight parks will undergo substantial facelifts in an effort t
Local Girl Scouts Donate All of Their Cookie Sale Profit to City's Veterans
A local Girl Scout troop donated all of their cookie sale profits to help the city's homeless vetera
Free Access to Downtown Cultural Institutions at Third Annual Night at the Museums
Families can enjoy free admission at 15 Lower Manhattan museums and historical sites when The Downto
NYC Kids Can Step into an Animated World with Pip’s Island
It’s probably every kid’s dream to be about to step into the world of his favorite animated story, a
Last District in Suffolk County Without Full-Day Kindergarten Gets Approved for One
The Harborfields Board of Education voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve a cap-piercing $82.85 million
Little Boy to Become Honorary FDNY Member
As 3-year-old Trucker Dukes fights cancer, he’s found support from some local heroes—the FDNY, who w
Tallman Pool Set to Open After Seven Year Dry Spell
After seven years closed, Tallman Mountain State Park pool in Sparkill is set to open on Memorial Da
Westchester Lawmakers Propose Law to Prevent Cyberbullying
A law to prevent cyberbullying has been proposed by two Westchester County lawmakers
Where to Watch the America’s Cup World Series in NYC
America’s Cup sailing race returns to New York City, for the first time since 1920, on Saturday, May
City Parks Foundation’s PuppetMobile Launches Puss in Boots
NYC kids are in for a treat with the launch of City Parks Foundation’s newest CityParks PuppetMobile
Free-Flight Bird Show Set for Seven Weekends at Bronx Zoo
“Birds in Flight,” presented by JetBlue, will return to the Bronx Zoo’s historic Astor Court for sev
Report Finds that Most HS Seniors Aren’t Ready for College or Career
The results of the Nation’s Report Card are in, and it looks like the majority of high school senior
Brooklyn Public Library Named a Recipient of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
Brooklyn Public Library is among 10 recipients of the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Ser
Garden School Announces Full Merit Scholarship Winners 2016
Garden School in Jackson Heights announced its full Merit Scholarship winners for 2016: Asia Chen, a
10 Best Long Island Playgrounds & Parks
One mom's list of the top playgrounds and parks in Nassau County and Suffolk County, NY.
New Yorkers Invited to Join Chirlane McCray’s Book Club
New York’s First Lady Chirlane McCray is launching a book club and welcoming New Yorkers to not only
New Report Proves the Importance of Visual Mathematics
A new paper just released by youcubed, a Stanford University center dedicated to giving research bas
Long Island Teen Accepted to All 8 Ivy League Colleges
Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna, the valedictorian from Long Island’s Elmont Memorial High School, has been acc
Pollo Campero Celebrates National Empanada Day with Free Empanadas
Friday, April 8th is National Empanada Day and Pollo Campero, the world’s largest Latin chicken rest
American Museum of Natural History Announces New Crocodile Exhibit
While visitors to the American Museum of Natural History are enjoying its current exhibit, Dinosaurs
Thomas Land Set to Reopen with New Attraction
Thomas the Train fans will surely be excited to know that Thomas Land, the largest permanent Thomas
Survey Ranks New York’s Healthiest Counties
An annual health report released this week gives a detailed picture of the health of New York City a
Rye Playland Will Feature New Steel Roller Coaster
Standard Amusements, the company set to take over Playland in Rye, has revealed plans for the amusem
The NYC Autism Charter School Hopes to Open Second Location
Educators behind a charter school for autistic students in East Harlem hope to open up another locat
Mystic Aquarium Announces New Frogs! Exhibit
frogs!—a 1,000 square foot exhibit featuring more than 30 different species of frogs and other amphi
New App Keeps Parents and Teachers In Touch
A new app is making it easier than ever for parents and teachers to communicate about students.
Education Panel Signs off on De Blasio's First School Closures
The Panel for Educational Policy approved the closing of three schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brookl
Teen Donates Book Proceeds to Long Island's Cohen’s Medical Center
A Long Island teen has donated $2,500 from sales of her second children’s book to Cohen Children’s M
Future NYC Doctors Awarded Scholarships for Med School
A group of aspiring doctors from the New York City area have been awarded scholarships from the Heal
NYC Parents Getting More Involved with their Kids Education
When it comes to their children’s education, NYC parents are more involved than ever, Schools Chance
It’s Official: Childcare Now Costs More than Rent
A new research paper from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) has confirmed that in most parts of th
NYC Investigates Dangers of WiFi Baby Monitors
The Department of Consumers Affairs (DCA) in New York issued a warning against the security issues o
Lego Introduces its First Disabled Figure
Lego introduced its first ever disabled figure.
Startup Raising Money for First-Ever Self-Driving 'Smart' Stroller
One company is trying to raise funds for the first-ever “smart” stroller that drives itself.
NYC To Pay Bullied Girl’s Private School Tuition
In a landmark decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, New York City will pay for
Shake Shack is Coming to Westchester Later This Year
Shake Shack has announced plans to open its first Westchester location in Yonkers later this year.
NYC’s First German Dual Language Program Now Accepting Applications
P.S. 17 Hendy D. Woodworth in Williamsburg, is the city’s first German dual language program and is
