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Horse Girls: Why do Girls Love Horses?
What is a horse girl? And why do little girls love horses so much? ...
The 7 Best Coding Languages for Kids
From Scratch to C#, here are some coding languages that will get your kids excited about software en...
Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Northeast
The best ski mountains with kids ski lessons in New York and the slopes of Connecticut, New Jersey, ...
These Are the Best Online Cooking Classes for Kids
These are the best online cooking classes for kids and will teach transferable kitchen skills in fun...
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...
Where to Fish This Summer in the New York Metro Area
These are the best fishing spots throughout the NYC area - including in the city, on Long Island, an...
7 Creative Ways to Play Limbo
Here's how to play Limbo the classic way along with seven ideas to make the game a little more creat...
Everything You Need to Know About Campgrounds in New York
Here are 19 campgrounds in New York your family can go visit for a weekend getaway and tips for camp...
7 Leadership Skills Kids Need to Be Successful in the Future
These are the leadership skills that are the most sought after by employers. Learning these leadersh...
Two NYC Students Discover a New Species of Sea Anenomes
Cherie Qu of Bayside and Sadie Burke of Staten Island were featured as co-authors on a study publish...
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 ...
Working Parents Raising Gifted Children: Unique Methods for Enriching Their Lives
The first emotion that often comes to mind as a working parent with a gifted child is guilt. You mig...
Further Music School in Forest Hills Introduces Early Education Program
This summer, Further Music School in Forest Hills location introduced the Further Fruits program, a ...
My Gym Opens in Cobble Hill
On Aug. 9, My Gym opened on the corner of Smith Street and Baltic Street in Cobble Hill. The 56 hund...
A-Game Sports Introduces Individualized Sports Lessons for Kids Ages 3-6
A-Game Sports in New Rochelle will now be offering special Little Athlete Academy programming for ki...
Barefoot in Yoga, and Better for It
I like my Nikes. I like my kettlebell. I like my sweatband, child of the ’80s that I am. I especiall...
How to Reduce Children’s Risk of Drowning
As a parent, keeping your child safe in any environment is a number-one priority—especially when in ...
How to Help Your Teen Get Rid of Bad Habits
What’s the most annoying thing your teenager does? Is it that he’s constantly sleeping in and on the...
Teens Can Work Out at Planet Fitness for Free All Summer
Between May 15–September 1, teens aged 15-18 can work out at any of Planet Fitness’s 1,700 locations...
Why Drama and Theater are Important to Your Child's Development
Participating in theater as a child can have a positive impact on your child’s development. This is ...
Why Art Was Added to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education
For many years, STEM education was the hot topic, but these days it's STEAM (science, technology, en...
Hour of Code Offers One-Hour Coding Tutorials
The Hour of Code is offering one-hour coding tutorials beginning today through Dec. 11 in honor of C...
Glittery Crafts for the Holiday Season
Add a little sparkle to your holiday season with these crafty gift ideas, perfect for Christmas, Han...
The Health Benefits of Playing Outside
We've all heard that some germs are essential for health, but do we actually know why? And though mi...
The Benefits of Kids Learning to Play Ice Hockey at Any Age
Whether your child is a hockey fan and wants to learn how to play ice hockey, or you’re just looking...
Easy Science Craft for Kids
With the kids home from school for a few days this Thanksgiving break, why not take the time to do s...
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Have an Active and Healthy Lifestyle
Good exercise and eating habits are vital and are best established at a young age. By teaching your ...
Nickelodeon to Celebrate 15th Annual Worldwide Day of Play
Go to any park, restaurant, or public space, and you’re all but guaranteed to see a child with their...
How Children Learn Golf Through Play
Golf is a neat sport, whether you're into mini golf, or the full-sized version. And we all know that...
How to Encourage Early Literacy Skills in Your Child
With commercial reading programs that aim to teach infants how to read, it's important to remember t...
How to Help Your Child Build Better Homework Skills
Now that your kids are all settled into their back-to-school routine, it's time to assess what is (o...
The Perfect DIY Craft to Teach Your Little One About Trajectory
Now that summer is coming to an end, it’s time for the kids to put their thinking caps back on. And ...
Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy During Sports Practices and Games
In recent years, more children are participating in competitive team sports. However, this increased...
How to Help Your Teen Daughter Thrive in Her Sport
We all know that getting exercise is important for teens and children alike, but playing sports offe...
Register for Free Swim Classes From the New York City Parks Department
There's just a few more days left to register for free swim classes via the New York City Parks Depa...
How to Help Your Teen Get More Exercise
Most adolescents are a lot less active than they should be. Get yours moving with these expert-appro...
Benefits of Music Education for Children
Music education isn't just a nice extra—it helps children with academics, character development, emp...
Olympian Jenny Simpson to Serve as Ambassador for New NYRR Youth Fitness Program
New York Road Runners announced that three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson will serve as ambassador and ...
Grand County: An Adventure-Filled Family Destination
Plan a family vacation to Grand County, Colorado, with activities such as horseback riding, whitewat...
After-School Activities vs. Downtime for Kids
Kids love to take after-school classes, participate in sports teams, and do other extracurricular ac...
How to Recognize When a Child is Gifted
How to tell if your child is gifted, a prodigy, or just plain smart—and what to do about it...
Why Is the Sky Blue: Experiment for Kids
We know your kids have asked—now they can learn the why the sky is blue by doing this science experi...
How to Turn Your Child’s Extracurricular Activity Into Extra Cash for College
Whether your kid is committed to sports, the arts, or even community service, here’s how to turn tha...
Dry & Secondary Drowning: This Is What Parents Need to Know
It's possible to drown hours or even days after leaving the pool. Here's what to watch out forl...
Why Do So Many Gifted and Talented Children Hate To Write?
Disliking to write is a widespread phenomenon, affecting as many as 50 percent of gifted kids—here’s...
Help Crayola Name Its Newest Crayon and Win a Trip to Orlando
Crayola needs your help in naming its newest blue crayon. In return it's giving away one of six gran...
The Importance of STEAM Classes for Young Kids
STEAM curriculum is growing in popularity amongst younger children and for a good reason. Centers li...
Learning to Ski in the Catskills
A peek at Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain Resorts ski lessons...
FIGMENT's Artist-Designed Mini Golf Course on Governors Island Needs Your Help
FIGMENT's artist-designed mini golf course will not be able to return for its 10th season if its Kic...
Are Kids Getting Enough Time for Recess?
SHAPE America created guidelines for schools to follow to support recess for all K-12 students....
RoboMindTech Represented the U.S. in the World Robot Olympiad
Three students from RoboMindTech represented the United States in the World Robot Olympiad in India....
Amazing Facts About Babies and Music
All children are musical at birth and can respond to music around them....
How Music Lessons Helped My Child With Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder
The story of how one child with special needs went from fearing music to celebrating it....
Why Etiquette Schools are Thriving Today
Though it may seem quaint, etiquette schools are thriving today—here's why....
Should Your Kid Play Contact Sports?
As our understanding of concussions grows, new policies are being put into place to keep young athle...
What Life Skills Will My Child Learn in Dance Class
Six life skills children will learn by taking dance classes....
Behind the Thrills: How Lifeguards Keep Kids Safe at Water Parks
An in-depth look at how the dedicated and well-trained crew of lifeguards keep everyone safe at wate...
The Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument
Music instructors weigh in on what parents need to know before signing their kids up for music lesso...
The Benefits of Dance for Young Children
Dance is a great way for children to express themselves and burn off steam. NY Kids Club offers danc...
Tips for Balancing Life as a Mom and a Business Owner
Expert advice on how to juggle motherhood and owning a business....
How Can I Get My Kids Interested in Art?
Six things parents can do with their kids to get the children interested in art....
The Benefits of Kids Taking Swim Classes
Why kids should learn to swim at a young age....
Teens Can Caddy Their Way to 4-Year College Scholarship
Caddying is not only a way to learn valuable skills, it can also earn teens a 4-year college scholar...
Understanding the Needs of Gifted Children: Tips for Raising, Motivating, and Teaching
If you have a bright child who seems to be losing interest in school, it may not be because they do ...
Music May Help Babies Develop Better Speech Skills
In a study published by the journal PNAS, researchers found that 9-month-old babies that listened to...
Student Artwork Exhibit Is Now on Display at the Guggenheim Museum
A Year with Children is an annual exhibit, now in its 45th year, that showcases the artwork of New Y...
How Can Parents Help Their Child Develop Reading Proficiency?
Developing strong reading skills early sets an important foundation for school success....
Take a Free Music Lesson During Teach Music America Week
Keep Music Alive, an organization that advocates music education, is celebrating Teach Music America...
American Youth Soccer Organization Bans Heading for Young Players
The American Youth Soccer Organization recently announced a change to its rules regarding heading th...
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...
7 Chocolate-Making Classes in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Make your own chocolate! These classes are great for kids and adult chocolate lovers....
Not Your Sister's Ballet Class
The School at Steps offers a For Boys Only (F.B.O.) class to boys ages 4-5 to introduce dance as a m...
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 ...
Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Adds 27 Young Reporters
Scholastic News Kids Press Corps announced on November 17,2015, that it has added 27 new student rep...
First Lady to Honor NYC’s Rosie’s Theater Kids
Rosie’s Theater Kids will be given the 2015 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award on Nov....
Girls & STEM: Overcoming the Hurdles
What parent can do to encourage girls to continue pursuing their STEM (science, technology, engineer...
At What Age Should I Enroll My Child in a Sports Class?
Mina Rochel Marsow, owner of Prospect Gymnastics, shares the earliest age at which it is most benefi...
Why Is My Child Struggling with Algebra?
It's common for a child who was a strong math student to struggle when he or she starts algebra. Her...
What Can I Do if My Child Is Struggling with Multiplication?
Use these tricks to help your child who is struggling to learn the multiplication tables....
Is Your Kid Lego Obsessed? No Worries!
While the little bricks hurt when you step on them barefoot, the are a beneficial toy for your kids ...
What to Look for in a Dance Studio
Keep these questions in mind when choosing a new dance studio for your child. A good studio will fos...
What Math Homework Will My Child Have?
Let’s face it: Some of us are clueless about math, let alone the “new” math children are learning in...
Your Guide to Kids' Classes in the NYC Area
Find after-school classes and activities for kids in the NYC area, including sports and fitness clas...
How Can I Help My Child Overcome Math Homework Frustration?
Robert Bernstein, owner of Mathnasium of Bay Ridge, shares what parents can do to help their child w...
Full STEAM Ahead! Science, Math & Art Programs for Kids Abound in NY Area
We've rounded up a bunch of STEM (nay, STEAM!) programs for kids in the NYC area, including classes ...
10 Fun Fitness Trends for Kids
It's important for kids to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, so why not make it fu...
Queens of Lacrosse Empowers Girls Through Lax
Queens of Lacrosse is the only all-girls lax program in the borough of Queens, NYC. The program was ...
Yogapalooza Children's Show Hosted by Bari Koral Debuts on Z Living
Yogapalooza, a new yoga-based TV show for kids on the Z Living network, stars musician Bari Koral, w...
Local Swim Lessons for Children with Special Needs
Below is a list of local swim programs in Westchester County, Fairfield County, and New York City to...
Children with Special Needs Can Learn to Play Piano
IF you thought piano lessons were not an option for your child with special needs, think again. Kris...
Teaching Children With Special Needs How To Swim
Water safety is crucial for all children, especially those with special needs, as drowning is the le...
The Clover Hill School in Norwalk Celebrates Its 10th Year
The Clover Hill School, a Waldorf school for preschool and kindergarten-age children based in Norwal...
Help Your Child Choose the Right Extracurricular Activities
Can we nurture our children, their interests, and their chances of Ivy League acceptance all at the ...
Why I Chose Stage Crew Over Acting
A high school student and theater lover explains why he has chosen to work behind the curtain in the...
10 Tips to Help Kids Ace Theater Auditions
Is your child trying out for a school play or community theater show? Get tips from casting director...
Pro Tips for Kids Auditioning for Broadway Roles
For kids who want to audition for professional acting roles on Broadway or even in TV or film, we've...
How to Find a Talent Agent or Manager for Your Child Actor
Are you looking for a talent agent or manager for your budding child actor? Here are five tried-and-...
Triathlons for Kids: How to Get Them Race-Ready
More and more parents are pushing their bodies in fun and healthy ways, from 5Ks to mud runs, inspir...
New Mini Golf at Children’s Museum of the East End
The Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE)will debut a new nine-hole mini golf course over Memoria...
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