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The Social and Developmental Benefits of Mommy-and-Me Classes
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Brunch & Bikini Bottom: A Mother-Daughter Broadway Outing
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How to Raise a Take-Charge Teen
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A Look Inside the Debate of Whether High School Should Start Later
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I Took a 14-Year-Old YouTube Addict to Niagara Falls
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Tips to Spend A Weekend in Raleigh with Your Family
Consider visiting Raleigh, NC for a weekend getaway with your family, a southern city boasting festi
Hit the Gym, Moms—and Look Great!
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Hershey for Teens
The iconic Hersheypark amusement park has a reputation for being little-kid heaven (it still is), bu
The Joys of Eating Inside
If you have to cook everything inside before you cook it outside, why bother?
How To Bring Out the Genius In Your Kid
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SoCal: Worth the Trip
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Kids Can Go to Toy Fair in 2016!
After 113 years of being left out in the cold (literally), the New York City Toy Fair held at the Ja
All NYC Students to be Taught Computer Science by 2025
Mayor De Blasio is putting city schools' focus squarely on the science of computers. By 2025, our st
Six Hacks for the Best Party Ever
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Handling Prickly Party Situations
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New Study: Car Seat Misuse Rampant
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Best Kept Secrets of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Turn Math Homework Tears into Cheers
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What Your Babysitter Is Dying to Tell You
Keeping a great babysitter can be as hard as finding one in the first place. Up your odds of being h
Here's What's New at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos has been a fave family vacation spot for years. Now, you have even m
7 Home Safety Hazards to Avoid
Renown home safety expert and how-to guru, Alvin Ubell, Founder of Accurate Building Inspectors of B
8 Underrated Kid Milestones
Every child hits these "other" milestones sooner or later. But nobody talks about them—so we are!
Incredible New Oddity at Ripley's!
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Sesame Amigos!
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Taking it to the Streets
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Best-Kept Secrets of Intrepid
Whether you have a preschooler, a grade-schooler, a teen, or all three, the Intrepid Sea, Air, and S
Fun Gifts for a Favorite Teacher
It's the end of the school year, and you know what that means...a gift for the teacher! No need to r
Goodies for an Easier, Healthier, Better Summer Vacation
Gear up for your family's getaway with our sunny, smart finds. Whether you're headed to the beach, g
Hope on Wheels: Battling Pediatric Cancer
We were inspired to learn more about fighting pediatric cancer after the Hyundai Hope on Wheels even
Something Awesome To Do with Kids Every Day this Summer!
Keep the kids entertained during summer vacation without breaking the bank! There are 95 days of sum
A Teen Discovers a Passion for Photography in Fort Myers and Sanibel
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Older Kids Can Be Their Own Self Advocates
As teens move through school, it's not always easy for parents to let go and encourage children to t
Emergency Medical Plan for Parents of Special Needs Children
If you are the parent of a child with special needs, our (easy) emergency medical care checklist wil
How to Ease the Kindergarten Transition for Children with Learning Disabilities
The move from preschool to the ‘big school’ rarely goes off without a hitch for any child, but for o
Choosing the Best School to Send Your Child with Special Needs
One of the first—and most important—decisions you’ll have to make as the parent of a child with a le
Mother's Day Gift Ideas Hand-Picked for Every Type of Mom
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Best-Kept Secrets of the Cradle of Aviation Museum
Whether you have a preschooler, a grade-schooler, a teen, or all three, the Cradle of Aviation Museu
Your Ultimate Guide to Raising Happy Kids in Nassau County
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Your Ultimate Guide to Raising Happy Kids in Suffolk County
Whether you just moved to Suffolk County or just became a parent, here's everything you need to know
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All the World's a Stage: When the Princess Plays a Boy
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Seven Vacations for Families with Children with Special Needs
Traveling with children can be a challenge, but traveling with children with special needs can be ev
Family Vacation in Albuquerque, New Mexico
One mom ventures to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a family vacation with authentic New Mexican cuisine
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