In the Magazine: March 2016

Check out our March 2016 issue, which discusses the camp effect and why camp friendships and camp counselors are so important. It also includes everything you need to know about Community Supported Agriculture and how teachers are using the new Tappan Zee Bridge to teach STEM. Plus, a braided headphone DIY, a look at the Beardsley Zoo, and a list of places to volunteer.

Feature Articles

Hometown Love

We at NYMetroParents asked readers to tell us, in words and photos, why they love being a parent in their particular hometown. From Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, to Fairfield, Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk, see how readers answered that question.

The Importance of Summer Camp Friendships

Friendships that form in just a few weeks can last a lifetime.

The Lasting Effect of Camp Counselors on Campers

Find out why kids love listening to camp counselors and why parents should take a step back.

Community Supported Agriculture: Fresh Produce from the Farm to Your Table

Think the only way to get farm fresh produce is going to the farmers' market? Think again. Here's what you need to know about CSA: community supported agriculture.

Teachers Use New Hudson River Bridge to Spark Interest in STEM

As the area's first new bridge in more than 50 years arises across the Hudson River, local educators are seizing the opportunity to spark students' interest in STEM learning.

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Fun and Activities

DIY: Braided Headphones