Top 5 Rinks to Go Roller Skating Near Rockland County
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The Top 9 Rinks to Go Roller Skating in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island
These are the very best roller skating rinks for kids in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island,
These are the Top Zoos in Rockland, Orange, and Bergen Counties
Meet animals, see exhibits, and more at these zoos and wildlife education centers in Rockland County
The Best New York Zoos in Manhattan, Bronx, and Beyond
Learn all about the Central Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Alley Pond, Animal farm, Muscoot Farm and more. Get
Harry Potter Flagship Coming to Flatiron District June 3
Harry Potter New York, the world's largest flagship store, will open in the Flatiron District this J
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,
Interesting Presidential Trivia Questions for Kids
Here are some fun and interesting president trivia questions for kids to get them interested in poli
This is How to Successfully Navigate At-Home Learning
This is how to balance your child's at-home learning with working from home, ensure your kids are su
This is What You Need to Know About the NYC School Application Process
Here is a step-by-step guide to the NYC school application process for middle school, high school, p
Kids Modeling Agencies in the New York Metro Area
A one stop guide to the best kids modeling agencies in NYC, Long Island, West Chester and NJ. Look n
6 Tips & Tricks for Riding NYC Public Transportation with Kids
Here's what you need to know about riding NYC public transportation with kids.
These are the NYC Subway Stations with Elevators
If you’re pushing a stroller or you use a wheelchair, these subway stations with elevators in NYC ar
How Much Do MTA Buses and the NYC Subway Cost?
Here's a guide to taking public transportation in NYC, including bus and subway fares and how to kee
Here's What the 2020-2021 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like
The NYC Public School 2020-2021 calendar year will include both online learning and in-person instru
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,
How to Have the Best Thanksgiving Possible in New York During a Pandemic
It’s still possible to have a good Thanksgiving this year—while also staying safe with these Thanksg
Halloween Safety Tips for 2020
Experts share Halloween safety tips to ensure your family stays healthy and safe this year.
How to Celebrate Halloween with a Child with Special Needs
Helpful tips for how to celebrate Halloween for parents of children on the autism spectrum or with o
Here’s How Students with Disabilities and Their Parents Adjusted to Remote Learning
Four families share how their students with disabilities have dealt with remote learning challenges.
The Sloomoo Slime Institute in Soho
The Sloomoo Institute in SoHo is an art exhibit and art class in one. The facility has reimplemented
This Is Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park
The Nickelodeon theme park at American Dream has 27 rides, a ropes course, a children’s play structu
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
Mayor Bill de Blasio Says NYC Schools will Not Fully Reopen in September
De Blasio says New York City schools will use a mix of in-person and remote learning indefinitely.
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
Governor Cuomo Announces Travel Advisory for People Coming to New York from High Risk States
Governors Cuomo, Murphy, and Lamont issued a travel advisory requiring travelers from high risk stat
New York Rules Visitation is Now Allowed at Certified Residential Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
New Yorkers can now visit their loved ones living in certified residential facilities for individual
American Girl Scrubs Outfit Sales Benefit First Responders Children's Foundation
American Girl will donate one doll craft activity book to the First Responders Children's Foundation
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
Special Education Classes Can Be Held In-Person this Summer
Though remote learning in New York will continue with summer school, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced
How Your Child Can Chat with Favorite Princesses and Superheroes
Here are eight companies that offer Zoom and FaceTime video calls with princesses, superheroes, vide
How to Navigate the Turning 5 Process for Your Child with Special Needs
The transition from preschool to kindergarten for kids with special needs in NYC is complicated. Her
How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism
The Black Lives Matter movement is not new, but this might be the first time your child has question
2020 Young Inventor Challenge Now Open to Kids Across the Country
The CHITAG Young Inventor Challenge is now open to kid inventors across the country. 2010-2011 winne
NYC Health Department Warns Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome Is Possibly Linked to Coronavirus in Children
Kawasaki disease is categorized by persistent fever and is possibly linked to Coronavirus, according
Ridgewood Elementary Schooler Teams Up with Hungry Monk to Provide Food for Those Affected by Coronavirus
Jacob Altamirano, a fifth grader at P.S. 290Q in Ridgewood, partnered with Hungry Monk to provide fa
How to Ease Anxiety for Kids With and Without Special Needs During Coronavirus Isolation
Life is a little harder for every parent these days, now that schools are closed and kids are home.
One River School Launches Hero Project in Response to Coronavirus
One River School students in Larchmont are creating paintings of their heroes to be displayed in a v
How Parents Can Manage Their Mental Health During Quarantine
Mental health experts weigh in on how to manage parent mental health in quarantine, between homescho
Governor Cuomo Announces New York Schools Will Remain Closed for the Remainder of the Year
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all New York schools will remain closed for the remainder of th
NYC Public Schools are Dropping Traditional Grades for K-8 Students due to Coronavirus Closings
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that NYC public schools will be dropping traditional grades for stude
New York Botanical Garden Launches NYBG at Home Educational Hub
The New York Botanical Garden released NYBG at Home for Kids and Families, an online compilation of
The 10 Best Toys and Games for Children with Special Needs
These 10 special toys and needs games for children will help them learn and encourage sensory play i
How to Navigate Coronavirus Hospitalization for Your Child with Special Needs
The Self-Advocacy Association of New York's new guidebook will help you understand your child with s
Look Up Self-Reported Coronavirus Cases in Your Area with this Map
Facebook just created an interactive map that allows you to see self-reported coronavirus cases in e
This Bay Ridge School is Producing Personal Protective Equipment to Donate to Healthcare Workers
Michal Ashkenazy, the science department chair at Fontbonne Hall Academy, an all-girls high school i
The 9 Best Board Games for Family Game Night
Board games that encourage learning and competition can bring you together. These are the best board
Kids Can Provide Relief to Long Island Hospitals Through Operation Get Well
Paula Rosenthal launched Operation Get Well this week to provide get-well-soon cards to patients at
Does My Child Have a Learning Disability?
Although many kids may struggle with schoolwork throughout their academic careers, it’s often hard t
Here’s How Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Affect Your Child with Special Needs
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team II has proposed $2.5 billion in cuts to the state’s M
What Do You Wish People Knew About Autism?
Many misconceptions still exist around autism spectrum disorder. So, in honor of Autism Awareness Mo
Sesame Workshop Expands Initiative to Help Parents and Children with Coronavirus Anxiety
In March, Sesame Workshop unveiled its Caring for Each Other Initiative, and has built upon it to in
NYC Parents Can Fill Out the Remote Learning Device Request Form Now
If you’d like to request an iPad or remote learning device from the NYC Department of Education for
Trolls World Tour Launching at LEGO Discovery Center Westchester Until May 3
With all the news swirling about the coronavirus’s impact on New York, we could all use a little goo
MoMathlon Fosters Enthusiasm in NYC Middle Schoolers
Museum of Mathematics math tournaments are happening all over New York City this week for middle sch
5 NYC Teens Honored During 92Y's Teen Arts Week
Five teenagers from across New York City's boroughs were honored for their artistic contributions to
Great Neck Sisters Found Charity to Provide People in Need with Essentials
Rebecca and Danielle Apfelbaum, two middle school students from Great Neck, launched Givers of the W
Universal Summer Youth Programs Could Make Camp Free for All NYC Kids
Two New York City Council members introduced legislation that could make free summer camp a possibil
Mayor de Blasio Expands 3-K for All Program Ahead of Schedule
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced that 3-K for All will expand
Academy of Holy Angels Students Recognized in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Isabella Dail of Saddle River, Natasha Dhanrajani of Bardonia, and Gian Lee of Englewood Cliffs, thr
York Early College Academy Unveiled New Guidance Suite on Feb. 13
The York Early College Academy in Jamaica unveiled a new guidance suite that will host peer meditati
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
Google Is Hosting Parent-Child Internet Safety Workshops This Week
Google hosted the first of its parent-child Internet safety workshops in partnership with the Nation
Six Flags in Jackson, NJ Will Earn Certified Autism Center™ Designation
Six Flags Great Adventure announced on Feb. 6 that all 26 locations will earn a Certified Autism Cen
NYC Will Invest $43M/Year by 2024 to Support First-Time Parents
First Lady Chirlane McCray revealed the city’s plan for New Family Home Visits to offer support to f
This Year's New York International Children's Film Festival Will Focus on Activism and Action
This year's New York International Children's Film Festival will run from Feb. 21-March 15 and will
First Pediatric-Only Urgent Care Now Open in Manhattan
Manhattan’s first urgent care just for pediatric patients, ProHEALTH Care, opened on the Upper East
Community Schools Have Been a Success for NYC Students
The New York City Department of Education released the NYC Community Schools Impact Report on Jan. 2
This Is How to Keep Your Kids Safe from the YouTube Kids Scare
This is how to keep your kids safe on YouTube while still letting them explore. Even though there is
10-Year-Old Ridgewood Activist Is Raising Funds to Help Classmates Afford Graduation Dues
Jacob Altamirano, a 10-year-old fifth grader from Queens, has a long history of fundraising for diff
KJoy Radio Station Grants 14-Year-Old Hempstead Boy’s Holiday Wish
Jha'Meik S., a 14-year-old from Hempstead, reached out to KJoy radio station this past November to h
New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium Is Looking for Junior Rangers
New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium, which will be opening at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ this sp
How to Help Your Teen Manage Stress
It’s no secret that today’s teens are dealing with more stress and mental health issues than–at leas
Léman Preparatory School Hosts Panel on Student Mental Health
Léman Preparatory School brought its parents together for a panel on student mental health on Jan. 1
1,200 Attended the INCLUDEnyc Fair on Jan. 25
The INCLUDEnyc Fair is coming to Hotel Pennsylvania on Jan. 25 with more than 90 summer camps and af
Submit Artwork to Bideawee Animal Shelter's Contest by Feb. 2
Bideawee, a leading animal shelter with locations in Manhattan, Wantagh, and Westhampton, just annou
American Kennel Club Launches Dog-Focused Math App for Kids
The American Kennel Club recently launched the AKC Math Agility App, which is designed to teach kids
Duck Donuts Shop Opening in Mamaroneck on Jan. 11
A “duck-tastic” Duck Donuts shop will open in Mamaroneck on Saturday, Jan. 11, the first to open in
MoMath Launches “MathPlay” Preschool Classes to Improve Early STEM Education
The National Museum of Mathematics launched MathPlay, new preschool classes designed to improve earl
‘Trolls Live!’ Is Coming to Madison Square Garden in June
Trolls Live! is coming to Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, Jun
American Girl and Hearing Loss Association of America Team Up to Raise Awareness of Hearing Loss
American Girl and Hearing Loss Association of America announced they are teaming up in honor of new
State Education Department Awards INCLUDEnyc $3M to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
The New York State Education Department awarded INCLUDEnyc, a nonprofit dedicated to helping kids wi
Serendipity Art School in Flushing Integrates the Kindness Project into Curriculum
Last school year, Serendipity Art School in Flushing began experimenting with its own version of the
PM Pediatrics Riverdale Location Now Open
PM Pediatrics opened its 19th and newest practice in Riverdale on Dec. 17 at The Shops on Broadway.
How to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Holiday Season
Between traveling, going into the city, seeing family, and the weather, there are a million reasons
UFC Mamaroneck Expands Space and Kids' Offerings
Dean Bellantoni, the owner of UFC Gym Mamaroneck, decided to expand the gym’s space and offerings fo
Urban Air Indoor Adventure Park Opens in Lake Grove
Dave Wolmetz and Keith Handler have known each other for decades, but just dreamed up Urban Air Tram
Web App Helps Kids with Special Needs Connect and Make Friends
Making Authentic Friendships is a new web app that helps kids and adults with special needs connect
Advanced Academic Programs of Roslyn Redesigns STEM Offerings
As of this fall, Academic Programs of Roslyn's math curriculum now incorporates three levels for eac
16-Year-Old Charles Kolin Spearheads Initiative to Get Unity Day Recognized by Congress
Charles Kolin, a junior at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, CT, has overcome bullying to spearhead
747 Sensory-Friendly 'Santa Cares' Events Happening Across the Country This Season
This year, Autism Speaks and Cherry Hill Programs have partnered to offer 747 sensory-friendly “Sant
3 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
It’s inevitable that your kids will be introduced to technology–and in our current media consumption
Red Panda Cubs Make Their Debut at the Prospect Park Zoo
Two male red panda cubs are soon to make their public debut at Prospect Park Zoo! They were born ove
New STEAM-Focused Preschool Center Will Open in Corona in Fall 2021
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Phil Thompson, and Schools Chancellor Richard Carra
Do You Need a Special Education Attorney?
You know when your child with special needs isn’t receiving the education that is right for him. May
One Manhattan Teacher Will Win a $100,000 FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence
The FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence launched on Oct. 23 and will recognize and celebrate one extr
10 Kids' Books That Star Protagonists with Special Needs
Special needs books for kids about special needs protagonists are few and far between. So we’ve roun
Groups Launch #SaveCDPA Coalition to Preserve Program for New Yorkers with Special Needs
More than a dozen New York organizations committed to preserving the Consumer Directed Personal Assi
NYC’s Largest Food Drive Is Now Accepting Donations for the Holidays
Right now 1.2 million New Yorkers are struggling with food insecurity, and this will continue throug
Westchester Children’s Museum Unveils New Interactive Gift Shop
The Westchester Children’s Museum has partnered with toy company Melissa & Doug to unveil a new inte
Sandbox Playground and Sandbox, Powered by Related Kids’ Makerspaces Now Open in Chelsea
The Zaha Hadid Building at 520 W. 28th St. in Chelsea unveiled Sandbox Playground, a “STEAM-focused
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