Professional Services for Families Rockland County

Use our guide to find the best professional services in Rockland County. From tutors to lawyers, sea...

Halloween Crafts for Kids: Our 40 Favorite DIY Ideas for Spooky Season

Get into the Halloween spirit with these fun Halloween crafts for kids, many of which can be created...

What Are the Best Ways to Manage Sibling Rivalry?

Amazingly useful tips to help reduce sibling rivalry conflict between your kids—avoid comparisons, p...

22 Role Models for Girls That Will Empower Your Kids

Here are 22 role models for girls that any kid can look to for inspiration and motivation. ...

Interesting Presidential Trivia Questions for Kids

Here are some fun and interesting president trivia questions for kids to get them interested in poli...

5 Staycation Ideas in NYC Your Kids Will Love

Since traveling is off the list for the holidays, plan a staycation in NYC instead! Here are five st...

Halloween Movies for Kids and Families

If your kids like a little spookiness along with their tricks and treats, this list of scary (but no...

How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child

How can parents make the right after-school choices during a pandemic? We asked local experts to sha...

These Are the Best Places to Find Kids Exercise Videos

Here are some virtual gyms offering virtual fitness classes and kids exercise videos for at-home gym...

Co-Parenting in a Pandemic: Apps and Advice

Here are co-parenting apps and advice that will help your family create a co-parenting in a pandemic...

What is a Gap Year and When Should You Take One?

What is a gap year? Should I take a gap year? How do I take a gap year during COVID-19?...

25 LGBTQ+ Books for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

These books about LGBTQ+ families help normalize freedom of expression, same-sex parents, and love. ...

LGBTQ+ Support and Community Centers for Families in the New York Area

Finding support and community can seem difficult for young people trying to figure out their identit...

How to Ease Anxiety for Kids With and Without Special Needs During Coronavirus Isolation

Life is a little harder for every parent these days, now that schools are closed and kids are home. ...

11 Delicious and Easy Dinners in 30-Minutes or Less

For some families, being stuck at home right now is a time to experiment with new recipes. For other...

What Do You Wish People Knew About Autism?

Many misconceptions still exist around autism spectrum disorder. So, in honor of Autism Awareness Mo...

This is Why You'll Love Katy's Organized Home

When Katy Winter, a mother of three, moved to Chappaqua, she found herself constantly overwhelmed by...

Sesame Workshop Expands Initiative to Help Parents and Children with Coronavirus Anxiety

In March, Sesame Workshop unveiled its Caring for Each Other Initiative, and has built upon it to in...

This Is Why We’re Following a More Relaxed Homeschool Schedule

With all New York schools now utilizing at-home learning during the coronavirus quarantine, some par...

This is Why You'll Love The Mint Chip Mama

Meet Stacey Gish Wallenstein, the Long Island mom of three behind the popular blog The Mint Chip Mam...

8 Fun, Mind-Stimulating Activities for Kids

Even if your kids are continuing schoolwork at home while schools are closed due to the coronavirus ...

How to Find a Babysitter or Nanny Right Now

Need to find a last-minute babysitter in the New York area? Don’t panic! We live in an area where fi...

8 Tips for Taking the Best Photos of Your Kids

We always have a camera in our hands these days, which makes it super easy to snap social media-dest...

How to Stop Your Child from Sucking Her Thumb

If your baby or toddler is a dedicated thumb sucker, don’t worry—it’s perfectly normal. Rooting and ...

This Is Why You'll Want to Follow Mommy Shorts

Named on Forbes’ list of Top 10 Parenting Influencers, Ilana Wiles is the brains behind MommyShorts....

What You Need to Know About the Age of Perfection

An interview with Candice Lapin, author of Parenting in the Age of Perfection: A Modern Guide to Nur...

Ask @DadandBuried: Should I Rent a Venue for My Son's Birthday?

When it comes to raising kids, there are so many questions of what should I do? When wondering what ...

How to Throw a Simple and Stress-Free Birthday Party

Don’t let the goal of a “perfect party” get in the way of the whole point of the day. Here are five ...

Everything You Need to Know About Cancel Culture

Cancel culture has made its way into classrooms and teen peer groups, and now parents are concerned ...

Universal Summer Youth Programs Could Make Camp Free for All NYC Kids

Two New York City Council members introduced legislation that could make free summer camp a possibil...

Google Is Hosting Parent-Child Internet Safety Workshops This Week

Google hosted the first of its parent-child Internet safety workshops in partnership with the Nation...

5 Tax-Related Things to Do When You Hire a Nanny

Here's what you need to know when hiring a nanny and becoming a household employer, including paying...

11 Secrets for the Best Baby Registry

Creating a successful baby registry can drive you a little crazy. You need the hindsight of a vetera...

Ask @DadandBuried: Should I Get My Child an iPhone?

When it comes to raising kids, there are so many questions of what should I do? When wondering what ...

This Is How to Keep Your Kids Safe from the YouTube Kids Scare

This is how to keep your kids safe on YouTube while still letting them explore. Even though there is...

How to Keep the Peace When Your Kids Share a Room

When your kids share a room, there's bound to be conflict. So follow these 10 easy tips to reduce th...

9 Kids' Books About Significant People and Moments in Black History

One easy and ongoing way we can teach our kids about the important figures and moments in black hist...

How to Hustle Like a Mom from a Mompreneur

Meet Pamela Pekerman, the Westchester mom of 2 behind Hustle Like a Mom. Pekerman is a mompreneur, o...

How to Help Your Teen Manage Stress

It’s no secret that today’s teens are dealing with more stress and mental health issues than–at leas...

How to Easily Plan for Your Child's Summer Camp

It can be overwhelming to decide how to pick a summer camp for your child, and it often seems like t...

Léman Preparatory School Hosts Panel on Student Mental Health

Léman Preparatory School brought its parents together for a panel on student mental health on Jan. 1...

Meet the Mom Behind the Popular Little Kid Big City

Meet Beth Beckman, the Manhattan mom behind the popular Instagram account Little Kid Big City, which...

Ask @DadandBuried: Should I Let My Child Quit Drum Lessons?

When it comes to raising kids, there are so many questions of what should I do? When wondering what ...

How to Make Your Child Feel Special Before Baby No. 2 Arrives

During your second pregnancy, it’s normal to have mixed feelings as your party of three nears its en...

6 Signs Your Kid Is a Victim of Cyberbullying

Your teen may be a victim of cyberbullying. Here are the signs of cyberbullying and how to prevent i...

9 Podcasts You'll Love Listening to with Your Kids

Podcasts are entertaining and informative for grown-ups—and the same holds true for kids. Here are 9...

TikTok: What You Should Know About It

Tiktok is one of the fastest-growing and most popular apps in the world right now with more than 1 b...

This Stay-at-Home Dad of 4 Blogs Candidly About Parenting Fails and Triumphs

Jason Greene is a stay-at-home dad and blogger in Manhattan, where he lives with his wife and four k...

BCI Reports Now Offers Background Checks to Families Hiring Nannies

BCI Reports has been in the business of background checks and private investigation for the past fiv...

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Manhattan

We asked some of our Manhattan partners to provide the most Instagram-worthy photos of the activitie...

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Westchester

We asked some of our Westchester County partners to provide photos of the activities that go on in t...

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Queens

We asked some of our Queens partners to provide photos of the activities that go on in their walls. ...

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Brooklyn

We asked some of our Brooklyn partners to provide photos of the activities that go on in their walls...

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs on Long Island

We asked some of our Long Island partners to provide photos of the activities that go on in their wa...

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Rockland

We asked some of our Rockland and Bergen county partners to provide photos of the activities that go...

Our Tragic Family Vacation Taught Me to Be More Grateful

Before our family trip to Kenya, I insisted on the vaccinations. Typhoid, hepatitis A, MMR, polio. I...

5 Options for When Your Nanny's Out of Commission

While employing a nanny can be a more flexible arrangement than other child care options, you’ll sti...

6 Strategies for Decluttering Your Home

Piles of papers, overstuffed closets, and toys scattered everywhere. Does this sound familiar? Clutt...

5 Do's and Don'ts of Regifting This Season

As the holidays roll around and you have no idea what to get that one obscure person on your list, y...

4 Ways to Keep Your Teen Close While Letting Her Go

“I’m not a little kid anymore!” Those six heart-wrenching words are often what adolescents tell thei...

9 Unique Ways Your Kid Can Earn Scholarships for College

For many parents, nothing is more important than ensuring their kids receive a college education. Bu...

3 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe Online

It’s inevitable that your kids will be introduced to technology–and in our current media consumption...

Meet the Long Island Mom Behind Boards and Bay

Meet Nicole Bergman, the stay-at-home mom of two toddlers behind the blog and Instagram Boards and B...

7 Toys That Help Kids Learn Through Play

The holidays are just around the corner, and you’re no doubt already thinking about what to get your...

3 Important Ways Vaping Impacts Your Kid’s Health

Vaping has exploded in the teenage population around the country. Although these products were origi...

8 Ways to Make Sure Your Kids’ Teeth Are Healthy

There are so many aspects of your kids’ health to keep track of, from making sure they eat well to e...

Raising My Twins on Opposite Ends of the Spectrum

My twins were never in the same play group, class, or even grade. They were together only in the wom...

5 Benefits of Giving Your Kids Chores

Chores have a bad rap among kids, tweens, and teens for a reason: They’re often boring, difficult, a...

The Challenges of Being a Mother with Hearing Loss

“Is this the year we can finally get earbuds?” It’s a question my teenagers ask me every year on the...

9 Ways to Let Your Nanny Know You Appreciate Her

Chances are you couldn't live without your nanny–she makes life as you know it possible for your who...

New Data Shows Kids Are Struggling with Reading—How You Can Help

If your child is having a hard time learning to read or you’re worried she might fall behind, the Na...

Why Your Teenager Is Driving You Crazy

You probably know that some bad behavior often comes with having a teenager–whether it’s making choi...

Do You Need a Special Education Attorney?

You know when your child with special needs isn’t receiving the education that is right for him. May...

10 Kids' Books That Star Protagonists with Special Needs

Special needs books for kids about special needs protagonists are few and far between. So we’ve roun...

Groups Launch #SaveCDPA Coalition to Preserve Program for New Yorkers with Special Needs

More than a dozen New York organizations committed to preserving the Consumer Directed Personal Assi...

Sandbox Playground and Sandbox, Powered by Related Kids’ Makerspaces Now Open in Chelsea

The Zaha Hadid Building at 520 W. 28th St. in Chelsea unveiled Sandbox Playground, a “STEAM-focused ...

This NYC Mom's Hilarious Photos Celebrate the Chaos of Parenting

Meet Danielle Sapienza, the NYC mom of two behind the hilarious photos that celebrate the everyday c...

Your Child’s American Girl Doll Can Receive Check-Ups at the American Girl Place in NYC

At the new American Girl Doll Hospitals in New York City and Chicago, kids can bring their dolls in ...

The 2020 NYC High School Admissions Process Has Begun

This year, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza simplified the...

New Sesame Street Initiative Helps Kids Understand Addiction

Sesame Street will return for its 50th season this year and has just launched a new initiative, Sesa...

How to Tour Colleges with Your Kids–And Stay on Budget

Beginning to look into colleges can be overwhelming for both you and your teen. It can be even more ...

This Brooklyn Dad is the Straight Shooter of Parenthood

Meet Mike Julianelle, the straight shooter behind the wildly popular Dad and Buried blog, Instagram,...

Mayor de Blasio Announces Plan to Build 20 New 'Imagine' High Schools in NYC

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced plans for the I...

This Mom's Blog Helps People See the Ability in Disability

Meet Ellen Seidman, the mom of three behind the blog Love That Max, which is "a blog about kids with...

UNO® Braille Now Available for Kids With Visual Impairments

Mattel announced the debut of UNO® Braille, the first UNO card deck that would be accessible for pla...

How to Survive the Sweet 16: One Mom Shares All

We'll do (almost) anything to make our kids happy and show them they're special, including planning ...

How to Work with Your Nanny While You Work from Home

For moms and dads who work at home, establishing rules with the nanny can be difficult. Because you'...

This Year's Hottest Kids' Birthday Party Themes–And How to Pull Them Off

We’ve all been to (and thrown) many of the same parties: amusement parks, bouncy houses, skating rin...

How to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids

Moving is considered one of the most stressful life events, and anyone who has done it knows why. Th...

How to Get Your Teen to Keep His Room Clean

If the last time you walked into your teen’s bedroom you walked right out, shocked by the sheer disa...

5 Tips to Help Kids Be Kind and Compassionate from PBS Kids

We all remember Mr. Rogers and his lessons about how to be a good neighbor–lessons that live on even...

Meet the Manhattan Mom Behind Stroller in the City

Meet Brianne Manz, the Manhattan mom behind Stroller in the City, a parenting blog site all about ra...

Meet The Westchester Mom from the Popular BabyGotChat

Meet Andrea Worthington, the Westchester mom behind BabyGotChat, a parenting blog full of tips and t...

The NYC DOE Will Allow Students to Walk Out for Climate Strike on September 20

September is full of holidays students will be excused from school for–but a climate strike march is...

Signs Your Baby and Her Nanny Have a Great Relationship

It seems like a given: Your baby should feel comfortable with your nanny. There should be warmth and...

White Plains Public Library Is Looking for Teen Volunteers This Fall

The White Plains Public Library had such success with its Reading Buddies and STEM Buddies programs ...

How to Help Your Differently-Abled Child Succeed in the Classroom

Good parent-teacher communication is crucial for any successful school year, but being on the same p...

What 'Savoring Each Moment' With Your Kids Really Means

They were everywhere when my kids were small: older women smiling at me in the grocery store or appr...

How to Choose Who Should Care for Your Baby

Adding a new baby to your family, whether it’s your first or your fifth, is probably life’s most mem...

How to Help Your Teen Overcome Self-Consciousness

Anyone with a teenager has witnessed the transformation: Their fearless, confident child becoming a ...

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