10 Checklists to Make Long Island Parents' Lives Easier

The responsibilities of a parent are endless, between planning for summer camp, preparing for school, choosing your family pediatrician, planning the perfect birthday party, removing stains on a weekly—if not daily—basis, and, before you know it, preparing for college. With the help of experts in these fields, in addition to those in pregnancy wellness, education, special needs, time management, and moving, we created 10 checklists to make the lives of Long Island parents easier. 

These downloadable checklists will make those never-ending tasks a little easier (and a little quicker), so you can spend more time having fun with your family on Long Island (and maybe even have a second to breathe!). Click the link below to download a printable version of the parenting checklists you’ve been missing and use them to track your progress throughout the overwhelming (but rewarding) parenting tasks in your life.

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Your Hospital Go-Bag

It’s a daunting bag to pack—what will you need while you’re in labor? How about right after the baby is born? Thankfully, American Pregnancy, a national health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness, has the lowdown on what should actually go into that hospital suitcase.

Tips to Host a Birthday Party

From you’re throwing the bash of the year to taking a few friends to an amusement park, local moms reveal some helpful tips for planning a party for kids.

Camp Packing Lists

Whether they are leaving home for the day or for the month, sending your little ones off to camp can be nerve-wracking. You want to give them every chance to stay safe, have fun, make friends and learn new skills. This starts with knowing what to pack in their camp bag.

Make the Most of a Parent-Teacher Conference

A parent-teacher conference is an ideal opportunity to get the lowdown on your child’s academic life—but how do you maximize your limited time and get all the information you need? With the help of Dana Stahl, M.Ed., author of the ABCs of Learning Issues, Diane Marzitliano and Danielle Monick, sixth and eighth grade teachers at M.S. 137, and Allyson Moyal, an Old Westbury mother of three, we compiled a list of the most important questions to ask.

What to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician

Choosing a pediatrician is a challenge that parents face before their little ones are even born. With so many options available, it’s important to find a doctor that can accommodate your schedule, as well as your parenting philosophy. Lauren Levine, M.D., of Columbia Midtown Pediatrics in Manhattan, suggests questions parents should ask when looking for a pediatrician.