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
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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
5 Tips for Visiting Sesame Place in Bucks County, PA
Looking for a fun weekend trip for your family that brings your children's favorite TV characters to
10 Tips for Traveling to Walt Disney World
Planning a family vacation to Walt Disney World? We've got the top 10 tips for traveling with your f
Modern Rules for Responding to Party Invites
When it comes to attending parties, most guests forget to respond to invites in a timely manner, or
Teachers Offer Plea to NYC Parents: ‘Help Us Fight Cuomo’s Plans’
Many parents and teachers are angered by proposed changes to the way teacher evaluations are perform
NYMP Q&A: How Parents Can Find the Job of Their Dreams
Prominent brand strategist Richard Lewis says that to find the job of your dreams, it all boils down
If We Could Only Bottle Our Kids' Joy!
Ever wonder how to truly capture your kids' raw emotion and energy in pictures? A Brooklyn mom who's
Love Is Love—and Love Is Taught by Example
My own mother set a tone of acceptance in our home. It was not something she preached to me and my b
Bragging Rights: Yours, Mine, Every Parent's
Every parent brags a little bit, whether through Facebook posts or in conversation on the school pic
Reading Is Fun(damental)
Reading to our kids is great on every level—they learn and are entertained, we get to do a restful a
Four Local Women Reflect on Their Relationships with Their Mothers
In an interview with the authors of "Still Here Thinking of You: A Second Chance with Our Mothers,"
Meet the Authors of 'Still Here Thinking of You'
Four Westchester women, Joan Potter, Vicki Addesso, Susan Hodara, and Lori Toppel, wrote a book abou
At the Intersection of Make-Believe & 'Making It Work'
A toddler's bond with his ailing great-grandmother becomes fodder for imaginary play, and his mom re
Send a Different Message to Our Kids, Please
Research shows that certain toys are good for BOTH girls and boys—for development, learning, and pur
Bullying Prevention: Parents Make the Difference
How the movie "Bully" started a movement to end bullying, and why we as parents need to act on its m
Scavenging a Family History
Losing our parents has even more profound implications when we become parents ourselves. A Brooklyn
Stuff We Like: Springtime Goodies
From a personalized grow-your-own-plant to eco-friendly shoes and adorable, weather-appropriate piec
Stuff We Like: Budding Scientists
From an interactive book of animal x-rays with a built-in light box to a DIY science kit made by a k
Style Forecast: Kids' Fall and Winter Outerwear Fashions
Whether the weather predicted is rain or snow, we've got your kids covered head to toe. Check out th
Stuff We Like: Just For Fun
Check out our most recent lineup of favorite products for kids, featuring everything from an adorabl
Stuff We Like: Best-Dressed Baby Products
Check out these stylish clothes, shoes, and accessories for mom, dad, and baby including adorable be
Stuff We Like: Summer Must-Haves
Check out the must-have products this summer, including a lightweight but strong line of mesh beach
Stuff We Like: Father's Day Gift Ideas
Let's all agree that dads are difficult, if not impossible, to shop for. This Father's Day, get him
Stuff We Like: Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Check out our top picks for mom this Mother's Day, including jewelry she'll love, one comfy and styl
Stuff We Like: Green Products for Kids
Check out these eco-friendly products for kids and families, including a bamboo clothing line, susta
Stuff We Like: Feeding Baby
These products make mealtime fun for little ones. Check out the Baby Bullet system, which turns maki
Stuff We Like for Kids: Fun with Food
Check out these cool products for children that are all about making food fun, including veggie-fill
Momtography 101: How to Get the Best Pictures of Your Kids
Momtographers Krista Njapa and Adrienne Gray offer their top tips on how to capture the best photos
Mix & Match: Fall Fashion for Kids
The key to being fashionable and comfy for kids this fall: layers, layers, layers! Check out our top
