10 Fun Winter Break Activities for Kids in Rockland County
Here are the top ways to keep kids entertained and having fun during winter break in Rockland County
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10 Fun Winter Break Activities for Kids in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island
Here are the best winter break activities to do with kids in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island when
These Are the 53 Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Parents
If you need some new ideas for your Scout Elf, we've got you covered. We asked for the best Elf on t
What Is Open in NYC on Christmas Day?
Christmas day is a wonderful time to explore the attractions of the New York City area. Here's what
10 Best Places to See and Take Pictures with Santa in Rockland County, NY
These are the best places to meet and take photos with Santa in Rockland County, NY, and Bergen Coun
Pictures with Santa 2021: Best Places to See Santa in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester
Where to take pictures with Santa near me in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester, plus how to schedule
This is Why Parents Love Wetherby-Pembridge School of New York on the Upper East Side
Wetherby-Pembridge students enjoy an academically rigorous education combined with a strong sense of
This Is Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in New York
Want to watch the autumn leaves change? These are the absolute best places to see fall foliage in Ne
These Are the 26 Best Places to See the Hudson Valley's Fall Foliage
New York is full of some dazzling displays of color this time of year, and you don't have to go far
Pixar Putt Mini Golf Course Extends Stay in NYC Through Nov. 28
Pixar Putt, a pop-up Pixar-themed mini-golf course in Battery Park City, will remain in NYC through
LuminoCity Festival of Holiday Lights Returns for 2022
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival has returned for the 2022 season and will be on display through J
Rockefeller Center Ice-Skating Rink Opens Nov. 6, Here's What You Need to Know
The Rink at Rockefeller Center will open Saturday, Nov. 6, and tickets are on sale now.
The Winners of the 2021 First Day of School Photo Contest Are...
Enter NYMetroParents' First Day of School 2021 Photo Contest for a chance to win a family 4-pack of
Halloween for Older Kids: Haunted Houses and Halloween Mazes in New York Area
These haunted houses and Halloween corn mazes will provide the thrill you're looking for this Hallow
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
The World's Biggest Bounce House is Returning to New York City May 2022
The Big Bounce America, the world's largest bounce house, is coming to NYC in May 2022.
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Returns to Westchester and Long Island This Year
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is returning at two locations for 2021 in September. Blaze will be lo
These Are Best Things to Do with Kids in NYC That Are Open Now
A list of the things to do with kids that are open in NYC now, including the High Line, Central Park
This is How Your Family Could Win Free LEGOLAND NY Resort Tickets
LEGOLAND NY Resort is celebrating its opening by giving 50 families 4-packs of passes to the theme p
Boredom Busters: 100+ Fun Things to Do with Kids at Home
Find 100+ boredom busters, including easy, fun things to do with kids at home, arts and crafts for k
LEGOLAND New York Resort to Begin Preview Days May 29
LEGOLAND New York Resort, located in Goshen, announced preview days as part of its phased opening pl
Dinosaurs Are Coming to Six Flags Great Adventure This Summer
Six Flags Great Adventure, located in Jackson, NJ, will be home to 30 animatronic dinosaurs this sum
Fun Activities and Events to Celebrate Earth Day This Year
At-home activities and in-person events to celebrate Earth Day in the New York City area.
Governors Island Set to Open for the Summer on May 1
Governors Island will reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, May 1.
New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium to Open at American Dream on May 4
SEA LIFE, the world’s largest network of aquariums, touched down in East Rutherford, NJ—at American
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
College Board Will No Longer Offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT Essay
College Board announced a variety of changes to the SAT exams for the 2020-2021 school year.
Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes to Air on NBC Dec. 2
NBC will air a special holiday broadcast of Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
2 Skating Rinks are Coming to Industry City this Winter
Industry City in Brooklyn is opening an outdoor ice-skating rink and an indoor roller skating rink f
Six Flags Great Adventure Adds Drive-Thru Holiday Light Experience
UPDATED NOV. 23, 2020: Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ will offer a drive-thru holiday ligh
The Disney Holiday Singalong to Air on ABC Nov. 30
ABC announced the lineup for The Disney Holiday Singalong, which will air on Nov. 30 at 8pm.
5 Staycation Ideas in NYC Your Kids Will Love
Since traveling is off the list for the holidays, plan a staycation in NYC instead! Here are five st
Krispy Kreme Times Square Flagship to Open Sept. 15
This Krispy Kreme store is unlike any other. Check out the world’s largest Hot Light and enjoyed the
25 LGBTQ+ Books for Kids, Tweens, and Teens
These books about LGBTQ+ families help normalize freedom of expression, same-sex parents, and love.
Six Flags Great Adventure's Drive-Through Safari to Open May 30
UPDATED May 20: Six Flags Great Adventure is opening its safari for a drive-through experience that
10 Awesome Airbnb Online Experiences for Families
Learn new skills at home—like magic tricks or how to make cheese—from experts, hobbyists, athletes,
This is Why You Should Watch NYC Sanitation’s Cooking Show
To help New Yorkers avoid too much food waste, the NYC Department of Sanitation launched a Youtube c
15 Virtual Escape Rooms and Games Your Family Will Love
Here are 15 virtual escape rooms and games for kids. The whole family will love solving riddles and
How to Thank the Nurses in Your Life
Here's how to thank the nurses who are frontline heroes for the work they're doing to fight the pand
Disney Now Makes Cloth Face Masks for Kids and Adults
Disney now makes reusable, cloth face masks for kids and adults with themes like Star Wars, Mickey a
Food Delivery Services in the New York Area
As a result of the Coronavirus emergency we are all facing, grocery stores are not fully stocked wit
8 Tips for Taking the Best Photos of Your Kids
We always have a camera in our hands these days, which makes it super easy to snap social media-dest
NYMetroParents 2019 Cover Kids Contest Finalists Announced
NYMetroParents is proud to announce the 10 finalists for the 2019 Cover Kids Contest, who will be ph
26 Ways to Have the Most Fun This Summer
With school coming to a close, you may be wondering what the heck you’re going to do to keep your ki
Local Businesses Celebrate Rockland Kids’ Birthdays with Free Gift Certificates
Rockland Parent teamed up with local family-friendly businesses to launch the Birthday Club to celeb
The 2019 Cover Kids Contest is Now Open!
Our 2019 Cover Kids Contest is now open! Enter your child, ages 2-16, for a chance to see him or her
CC Sabathia to Host Charity Softball Game at Yankee Stadium
CC Sabathia, a veteran pitcher for the New York Yankees, is hosting his second celebrity softball ga
School-Home Collaboration is a Cornerstone of The Gillen Brewer School
The Gillen Brewer School, located on the Upper East Side, is an independent school for children with
The IDEAL School of Manhattan Provides an Inclusive Learning Environment with a Focus on Social Justice
The IDEAL School of Manhattan, a coed, independent school on the Upper West Side provides an inclusi
Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Kids That Aren't Candy
With Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, are you’re looking for a gift for your children or
International Academy of New York Aims to Shape Students into Compassionate, Confident Global Citizens
International Academy of New York, an international school in Manhattan, is a bilingual school with
What to Expect on a Royal Caribbean International Cruise on Your Family Vacation
When you think cruising, you may initially think of grandparents shuffling from one planned activity
Legoland New York Reveals New Details About the Anticipated Goshen Theme Park
UPDATED APRIL 1: Legoland New York, which announced its Goshen (Orange County) location in 2017, has
Skin Care Products for the Whole Family
The winter weather and constant switching from being in cold air outside to a heated indoors can wre
How Dwight School on the Upper West Side Turns Students’ Passions into Purpose
The educational philosophy of Dwight School, an international school on the Upper West Side of Manha
5 All-Inclusive, Family-Friendly Resorts Your Kids (and You) Will Love
If you’re looking to book a family vacation—whether a weekend getaway or a weeklong stay—consider tr
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Partners with Carnegie Deli to Bring Pop-Up Diner Experience to NYC Dec. 1-8
Amazon Prime Video is bringing back the iconic Carnegie Deli as a pop-up dining experience from Dec.
4 Ways Going to Royalton Bavaro in Punta Cana for a Family Vacation Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
If you’re looking for a weekend escape to warmer weather or your family needs a week to relax at the
5 Ways to Get Tweens and Teens Politically Active
With the current political environment, it’s more important than ever to make sure your tweens and t
Hilaria Baldwin and Daphne Oz Partner to Launch ‘Mom Brain’ Parenting Podcast
Celebrity moms Daphne Oz and Hilaria Baldwin have partnered to host Mom Brain, a new podcast for mom
DreamWorks Trolls The Experience Is NYC's Newest Family-Friendly Attraction in Midtown
Fans of 'Trolls,' rejoice: New York City’s newest attraction in Midtown, DreamWorks Trolls The Exper
Learn About Revolutionary War Spies with Your Kids During Spy Week at Fraunces Tavern Museum
Spy Week is returning to Fraunces Tavern Museum (located in the Financial District) Sept. 15-22 with
5 Big Kitchen Design Trends You Can Implement Now
Whether you’re getting ready to remodel your kitchen and are looking for inspiration or you’re a wee
Bright Horizons Preschool Director to Discuss Benefits of Emergent Curriculum in Free Parenting Webinar
On Friday, Sept. 20, Ean Gensler, M.Ed., director of Bright Horizons at Hudson Yards, will lead a fr
Ballet Academy East to Offer 15 Full-Tuition Scholarships to Male Pre-Professional Dancers for 2018-2019
Ballet Academy East, an Upper East Side dance training facility for beginners through professionals,
16 Things to Do to Baby Proof Your Home
If you’re a first-time parent, bringing baby home from the hospital can feel scary, so baby proofing
The Differences Between Charter, Home, Independent, International, Magnet, and Parochial Schools
Choosing what school to send your child to in the New York metro area can be a complicated decision,
Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent on Why It's Important to Include Family Moments on Their Show
We chatted with TLC’s Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent about welcoming Oskar to the family, how they p
How to Keep Your Teen's Self-Esteem Intact While Battling Acne
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Club Med Cancún Yucatán: A Family Vacation Fit for All Ages
Sun, beaches, culture, amazing food, and fun activities aplenty. Sounds like paradise, right? That’s
5 Common Myths About Autism Spectrum Disorder You Should Ignore
While the awareness of autism spectrum disorder has grown due to social media, increased research, A
How Do I Create A Monthly Budget?
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How Can I Pay Down My Debt Faster?
In the Northeast, 75.4 percent of families currently have debt, according to the Federal Reserve’s S
Easy Ways to Cut Your Monthly Spending Habits
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27 Places in Your Home You Might Be Forgetting to Clean
Now that winter is (seemingly) on it's way out, there are a handful of tasks we commonly associate w
What to Do to Prepare Your House or Apartment for the Cold Winter Months
Winter. It’s here in full force—hey, snow; nice to see you—and we’re buttoning up our coats to prote
The Benefits of Creating a 'Yes' Space for Your Young Child
Stemming from the RIE® Educaring® approach to parenting from Magda Gerber, which is responding to yo
8 DIY Kits to Give the Crafter in Your Life
A roundup of DIY kits to give to crafty kids for the holidays. All kits either come with the necessa
So You Want to Be a Clown in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Ever wonder how someone gets to be a clown in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? We attended Clown
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Big Apple Circus
After filing for bankruptcy last year, the Big Apple Circus is back at Lincoln Center, under new man
Does My Child Have an Eating Disorder?
Experts share the signs, mental and physical health risks, and treatments of eating disorders—and ho
American Academy of Pediatrics Announces First Recommendations on Body Modification in Youth
The American Academy of Pediatrics announced its first-ever recommendations on tattoos, piercings, a
How to Help Your Child Build Emotional Intelligence Skills
High emotional intelligence translates to success across the board—in children academically and in a
Coyote Peterson Talks New Book, YouTube, and Intentionally Getting Stung and Bitten
Brave Wilderness YouTube star Coyote Peterson shares his advice for exploring the great outdoors and
10 Tips for Successful Meal Planning
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Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs Legislation Allowing School Bus Drivers to Administer Epinephrine
Governor Cuomo signed a bill sponsored by Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-Westchester) that will allow
How New York and New Jersey Public Schools Rank in the U.S.
See how New York and New Jersey public schools rank in comparison to other state's public schools.
7 Date Night Ideas in NYC That Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
Re-create some favorite childhood memories—or fulfill childhood dreams—with these date ideas that wi
Kids Food Fest 2017 to be Held at Westfield World Trade Center in Tribeca
Bring your kids to Tribeca Aug. 26-27 for a weekend of family-focused foodie fun!
Teen Songwriters in NYC Can Enter Contest to Win Recording Session
Teenage songwriters in NYC can enter #MyNYCSong to win a one-on-one mentoring session with Ben Lovet
Dog-Friendly Café to Open in East Village
Soon NYC dog owners can bring their pups inside on a coffee run.
6 Reasons Why Me Time is Good for Your Health
Taking 15-20 minutes of me time every day can reduce stress and prevent burnout
Pop-Up Shopkins Café to Open June 17-19
Fans can immerse themselves in the Shopkins universe at this Parisian-themed pop-up café.
Sing for Hope to Place 60 Pianos Across NYC
Sing for Hope Pianos will bring music to the streets of NYC with a public art installation of artist
Hidden Gems of Long Island
Long Island is home to some hidden gems for families to do and see. We found five can't-miss destina
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