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Health Care & Wellness Professionals in Westchester County
Schedule appointments for your entire family with top health care providers in Westchester County. S...
Doctors & Medical Specialists for Families & Children in Rockland County
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Health Care & Wellness Professionals in Queens
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Health Care & Wellness Professionals in Brooklyn
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Health Care & Wellness Professionals in Manhattan
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Health Care & Wellness Professionals on Long Island
Schedule appointments for your entire family with top health care providers on Long Island. Start yo...
Doctors & Medical Specialists for Families & Children in Westchester County
We found the best health and wellness doctors in Westchester County. Find the best health care profe...
Dentists & Orthodontists for Kids in Westchester County
View our list of dentists and orthodontists to schedule your child's next check-up in Westchester Co...
Doctors & Medical Specialists for Families & Children in Rockland County
We found the best health and wellness doctors in Rockland County. Find the best health care professi...
Dentists & Orthodontists for Families in Rockland County
View our list of dentists and orthodontists to schedule your child's next check-up in Rockland Count...
Doctors & Medical Specialists for Families & Children in Queens
We found the best health and wellness doctors in Queens. Find the best health care professionals usi...
Dentists & Orthodontists for Families on Long Island
View our list of dentists and orthodontists to schedule your child's next check-up on Long Island....
Doctors & Medical Specialists for Families & Children on Long Island
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Professional Services for Kids and Families on Long Island
Use our guide to find the best professional services on Long Island. From tutors to lawyers, search ...
8 Family Health and Fitness Tips for 2023
Check out these expert family health and fitness tips from Mike Silverman, director of sports at Cit...
City Parks Foundation Offers Free Sports Programs for Kids
City Parks Foundation offers free lessons in soccer, golf and other sports for kids who live in New ...
Long Island Mom Leads a Team to Help Kids in Need
A Long Island mother will run the Miami Marathon to raise money for kids with life-long and life-thr...
JWoww Opens Sensory Room at Barclays Center to Help Those with Sensory Needs
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn opened a sensory room to help people with sensory needs who attend i...
Crown Heights Celebrates Opening of New Community Rec Center
The new Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center recently opened in Crown Heights for kid...
How to Have an Allergy-Safe Halloween So All Kids Can Enjoy the Holiday
Here's how you can ensure all kids—including kids with food allergies and without—have a fun and all...
Sesame Workshop Creates New Resources Help Children with Autism
Sesame Workshop's new resources help children with autism and special needs create new routines, bui...
WCA's New Digital Dashboard Helps Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Westchester
Westchester County Children's Association has a new online dashboard that provides data to better he...
When Will the COVID Vaccine Be Available for Kids Under 12?
Pfizer has requested emergency use authorization for its COVID vaccine for kids ages 5-11. The FDA i...
Hudson Valley Food Waste Challenge: Learn to Waste Less Food & Save on Groceries
Families who participate in the Hudson Valley Food Waste Challenge will learn how to waste less food...
6 Common Causes of Chest Pain in Kids and When to Worry
Although it's generally concerning in adults, chest pain in kids is typically benign. Here are the c...
How to Make Parent Friends: Strategies to Meet Other Moms and Dads
Want to make friends with other parents? Here's how to make mom friends and dad friends in and near ...
School Anxiety: 4 Common Causes & How to Help Your Kids This Year
Returning to the classroom this year can cause school anxiety in kids, especially after the last yea...
These are the Top Farmers’ Markets in Rockland County, NY and Nearby
Browse fresh, local produce and teach your kids where food comes from at one of these top farmers' m...
Kids Coughs: 5 Reasons Why Your Child May Be Coughing So Much
Not sure why your child is coughing so much? These are 5 common reasons kids cough....
How to Help Your Kids Have A Positive Body Image
Teens often have negative body images, so here's how parents can help with body positivity....
How to Talk to Your Kids About Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation
6 tips to talk to kids about gender identity and sexual orientation, which should be ongoing convers...
3 Tips to Have a Safe and Social Summer This Year
This summer is shaping up to be full of social opportunities, but how do we keep kids safe—especiall...
The Top 17 Public Pools for Families in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island
These are the top family-friendly public pools in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and Long Islan...
Mayor de Blasio Announces Youth Vax Block Parties Across NYC
Youth Vax Block Parties, as part of Youth Vax Week, are the latest initiative to encourage children ...
Everything You Need to Know About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine in New York
Here's what you need to know about how to get the COVID-19 vaccine in New York City and throughout N...
How to Keep Kids Healthy Post-COVID
How do parents keep kids healthy after a year of social distancing due to COVID? Will my child get s...
Normal Baby Spit-up: Is Your Baby Healthy?
Here's what you need to know about healthy baby spit-up from a pediatric gastroenterologist at the C...
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...
How to Get Kids to Eat Veggies
Here's how to get kids to eat veggies and other tips for helping them establish healthy eating habit...
Baby Products for New Parents: Relieving Colic, Gas, Constipation, and Sore Gums
These products can help soothe your baby's colic, gas discomfort, sore gums from teething, and const...
5 Health Factors to Consider when Choosing a Camp During a Pandemic
This is what to think about when choosing a summer camp in New York this year during the coronavirus...
14 Mindfulness Activities for Kids
These mindfulness activities for kids will teach children how to meditate, slow down, be aware, and ...
You Got the COVID Vaccine. Now What?
Here are the safety precautions you still need to take after you get the COVID-19 vaccine. ...
Child Anxiety: This is When You Should Start to Worry
Here's when to worry about child anxiety and what to do to help a child with anxiety. ...
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...
Youth Sports & Coronavirus: When and What Can Kids Play?
UPDATED March 2021: Youth sports are slowly returning to the lives of New York families—but which on...
How to Support the Growth and Developmental Needs of a Toddler
Here's how to support the growth and development of your toddler and a toddler growth chart to refer...
Preparing Your Daughter For Her First Period
Here's how to explain menstruation to your daughter to help prepare her for her first period in the ...
Your Kids Will Love These Super Bowl Snacks
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly, healthy, or vegan snacks, we’re serving up plenty of tas...
Everything You Need to Know About Outdoor Dining in New York
Updated Jan. 25: Everything you need to know about outdoor dining on Long Island, in Westchester, in...
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...
This is How to Choose the Best Veterinarian for Your Pet
Wondering how to choose a vet for your family pet? Expert Carly Fox, D.V.M., a veterinarian in NYC, ...
9 Easy Ways to Help Your Kids Learn Empathy Every Day
It’s important to show our kids how to give back. Here are nine easy ways to build empathy as a fami...
What You Need to Know About Skiing During the Pandemic
This is what you need to know to keep your family safe while skiing and snowboarding at New York ski...
How to Help Kids Overcome the Disappointment of No Vacations This Year
Here's how to talk to your kids about canceling this year's family vacation. ...
This is How to Safely Transition Your Child to a Booster Seat
Here is the proper progression parents should follow when transitioning their child from a car seat ...
This is How to Manage Kids’ Gift Expectations This Year
With many New Yorkers unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic, this holiday’s gifting will likely...
Sesame Street Releases Resources to Help Children Manage Holiday Anxiety This Year
As part of Sesame Workshop's Caring for Each Other initiative, Sesame Workshop released a new series...
How to Celebrate New Year's Eve in a Pandemic
Here are some ideas for saying goodbye to 2020 and celebrating new year's eve in a safe and fun way ...
How to Get Your Family Through a Pandemic Holiday
Here's how you can talk to kids about missing loved ones, manage holiday disappointments, manage you...
6 Tips & Tricks for Riding NYC Public Transportation with Kids
Here's what you need to know about riding NYC public transportation with kids. ...
Creative Holiday Dinner Ideas the Whole Family Will Love
Try out these unique twists on traditional holiday recipes to make your holiday a little brighter th...
How to Request a Lyft or Uber with a Car Seat and Why You Should
Here's what you need to know about using a car seat in an Uber, Lyft, or other ride share service or...
At What Age Can Children Legally Sit in the Front Seat?
Before you let your child sit in the front seat of your car after calling "Shotgun," make sure you k...
This is How to Qualify for Free School Meals in New York
Here’s how your family can qualify for free or reduced-price school meals in New York—including NYC,...
Choosing the Right Pediatrician in New York
Choosing the right pediatrician for your kids can be tricky, but it’s worth a careful search....
Flu vs COVID-19: Prepping for Flu Season in a Pandemic
Learn to tell the difference between a common cold, the flu, and COVID-19—and stay as safe as possib...
Halloween Safety Tips for 2020
Experts share Halloween safety tips to ensure your family stays healthy and safe this year....
Exposure to Touchscreens and TVs Can Disrupt Infant Sleep
A new study from Oxford Academic's Sleep Research Society suggests that touchscreens and televisions...
Halloween Recipes and Food for Kids
A list of Halloween-themed lunchtime options, desserts, and party treats that will make this Hallowe...
Pumpkin-Inspired Recipes for the Family
It's pumpkin season, which means it's time for delicious breakfasts, dinners, and desserts made with...
Good Samaritan Hospital Establishes Pediatric Emergency Service
Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has ...
Read Brooklyn Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!
The back-to-school issue of Brooklyn Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with rem...
Read Queens Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!
The back-to-school issue of Queens Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with remot...
Are Telehealth Services the Future of Medicine?
Experts reflect on their experiences with telehealth services, what kinds of appoints work best and ...
Read Rockland Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!
The back-to-school issue of Rockland Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with rem...
Read Big Apple Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!
The back-to-school issue of Big Apple Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with re...
Read Westchester Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!
The back-to-school issue of Westchester Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with ...
Read Long Island Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!
The back-to-school issue of Long Island Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with ...
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...
NewYork-Presbyterian Opens New Hospital for Women and Newborns
NewYork-Presbyterian's new hospital for women and newborns–the NewYork Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen ...
8 Kids Birthday Cake Recipes You Can Make at Home
These kids birthday cake recipes are easy to make at home and will wow the guest of honor every time...
Live Coronavirus Updates for Parents and Kids in the New York Metro Area
UPDATED DAILY: Live updates on coronavirus developments in the New York metro area, as well as tips ...
Melatonin for Kids: Is it Safe?
We asked the experts all about melatonin for kids and whether or not kids should take it to help the...
Here’s What You Need to Know About Sun Exposure and Sunscreen for Kids
We interviewed experts about sun exposure and sunscreen for kids. Here are the takeaways....
This is How to Select and Recipes to Make with Watermelon
This is how to pick a ripe watermelon at the store, plus dishes to make, including a watermelon feta...
Ridgewood Teenager Donates Feminine Products to 6 Area Food Pantries
Jamie Longo, a Brooklyn Technical High School sophomore, has collected and donated more than 225 bag...
Child Care Resources: How Day Cares are Keeping Kids Safe Upon Reopening
Child care resources for keeping kids safe when reopening child care centers. Resources for parents ...
Coronavirus in Toddlers: This is How to Keep Toddlers Safe During COVID-19
Coronavirus in toddlers: How can I keep my toddler safe? Should kids 2 and under wear a mask for cor...
Here are the Safety Precautions NYC Public Transportation is Taking During Coronavirus
NYC public transportation services—including the MTA, LIRR, NJ Transit, and Metro-North—are implemen...
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...
Why FreshDirect is a Parent's Best Friend
Here's why FreshDirect is the perfect grocery delivery service for my family and all of the ways it ...
Everything You Need to Know About Renting a Car During Coronavirus
Can you safely rent a car during coronavirus? What precautions are car rental companies taking to li...
How To Make Your Next Family Road Trip the Best One Yet
Follow these five tips for how to plan a family road trip to ensure everyone loves your next family ...
How to Safely Introduce Your Newborn to Visitors During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Having a new baby during a pandemic can be daunting. Here are some safety tips for bringing home you...
How to Reassure Your Kids That it's Safe to Go Out
Things are changing quickly as New York begins to reopen. Here's how you can reassure your kids that...
This is How to Safely Get a Haircut During Coronavirus
Hair salons are set to reopen on Long Island and in Westchester when they enter Phase Two, which is ...
7 Ways to Promote Emotional Wellness in Kids During COVID
Now is as good a time as ever to check in on your childrens' mental health. Here's how you can suppo...
How to Safely Go to the Dentist During Coronavirus
Here's what you need to know about staying safe when going to the dentist during Coronavirus....
Celebrities are Livestreaming with Neuroscientists to Support Teen Mental Health
Adam Lambert, Rainn Wilson, Jameela Jamil, and more will join brain health and neuroscientists will ...
