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

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

New York Wheel’s Opening Delayed Until April 2018

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