Literacy lifts children with Down syndrome socially
Apart from an improved aptitude for learning, literacy helps children with Down syndrome by building
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Ask the Expert: How Can I Take the Best Photos of My Kids?
Snap the best candid and posed shots of your kids at home with these tricks from a seasoned child ph
Kids Compete for Best Toy Design in Fairfield County
Children in Fairfield County submitted their best designs to the Toy Makers II Design Competition ho
Birthday Party Ideas for Your Child's Next Big Bash
From birthday party invitations and favors for the goodie bags to novel birthday party games and pro
Homegrown Heroes: Helping Kids Soar
A longtime volunteer of St. Mary's Hospital for Children in Queens raises money to buy a swing that
These Are Not Your Traditional Summer Camps
Do your kids love summer camp but want to attend a less traditional sleepaway camp this year? Check
The Highlights of Family Camp at Frost Valley's YMCA
One Queens family attended Family Camp at Frost Valley's YMCA in the Catskills Mountains in upstate
Ask the Expert: What are Some of the Healthier Options on a Typical Restauarant's Kids' Menu?
When dining out with kids, the kids' menu is never very creative and does not offer much variety or
Ask the Expert: Is that Bounce Place Safe for Your Child?
Bounce houses and trampoline parks are becoming increasingly popular as birthday party venues for ki
Melville Family Hosts T Off 4 Autism
Six years ago, a Long Island family founded T Off 4 Autism. This year, the annual golf fundraiser an
Long Island's Bobb Howard's General Store Has Old Time Goodies
Bobb Howard's General Store on Long Island has every candy you can think of, like Astro Pops from th
Cooking Up a Fun Birthday Party with LilChefs.com
Chef Paula Gottlieb, who grew up in Brooklyn, uses her themed cooking birthday parties to teach kids
Local Parents Share How They Are Learning to Let Go
Giving your child freedom and independence should be balanced by the parental instinct for protectio
What to Consider When Deciding Whether Your Twins Should Be in Separate Classes
Although parents may have a say in which school their multiples or twins attend, some parents have l
Twenty Local Schools Receive New Books
Parents, faculty, and PTA members from across the New York City area worked together to win new book
A Summer Camp Helps Kids Cope with Loss
Hearts and Crafts Grief Counseling hosted its 15th annual Camp Grief Busters in June where bereaved
Summer Fun in the Shade
This summer, whether it’s a rainy day or you’re trying to take a break from the sun, there are plent
Thousands of Parents Rally to Support Their Child's School
From public and private schools in Queens and the Bronx to those in Westchester, Long Island, Rockla
Free Program for Parents Teaches How to Affect Positive Change in Community
The Parent Leadership Initiative is a free program that teaches parents how to affect positive chang
An Inspirational Story of Temple Grandin
A new book by best-selling author Sy Montgomery tells the inspirational story of Temple Grandin, one
Spotlight On: Rujira Lawonvisut
She’s the cool aunt, a jetsetter who splits her time between NYC and Bangkok, and the proud parent o
Building a New Academy in Rockland
The impending closing of Reuben Gittleman Hebrew Day School in New City, a long-standing local schoo
Teddy the Puppy Helps Kids Cope with Moving
Ridgefield native, Anna Parille, authors a children’s book, A New Home for the Honeypies, that featu
Building Confidence with Numbers
On Jan. 16 2012, New Hyde Park welcomed Mathnasium: the Center for Math with a grand opening complet
Young Music Students Honored at Carnegie Hall
Four local students in The Carnegie Hall Royal Conservatory Achievement Program were awarded Certifi
All in the Family
Camp Playland in New Canaan welcomes its third generation of family management to the 18-acre summer
Largest Indoor Amusement Park Opens in Jersey
Boasting several thrill rides, hundreds of arcade games, two-story laser tag, and more year-round fu
Family Treks 13,000 Miles to Shed Light on Natural Medicine
From San Francisco to Bridgeport, Dr. Dennis Godby, along with his sons and nephew, ran coast to coa
Cross-Country Ride Raises Awareness of Eating Disorders
A Long Island native bikes more than 3,900 miles and raises more than $10,000 for MentorCONNECT, an
Local Adoption Agency Awarded by Human Rights Campaign
Forever Families Through Adoption, a NY- and CT-authorized adoption agency, receives seal of recogni
A Superhero Comes to Town to Boost Body’s Self-Healing Ability
ChiroMom, Bellmore's newest and only cape-wearing doctor gets the whole body functioning at optimum
Center Offers Fun New Classes for Family
Tutor Time Child Care Center at Lindenhurst and Family Time Fitness combines childcare with a fitnes
Community Works Together To Brighten Holidays
Holidays can be especially rough on kids and families who have lost a loved one, but thanks to colla
Public vs. Private: How to Choose the Right School for Your Child
Public or private school? If you think about how much time your child spends at school, you might be
Annual Turkey Drive Provides Holiday Meal for Hungry Families
Girl Scouts of Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Bethpage volunteers gathered to collect more than 3,7
First Playground for Kids of All Abilities Opens in East Meadow
Let all the Children Play, a nonprofit that works to develop play spaces for children of all abiliti
First Lady Honors NYC Youth Programs
The First Lady honored two New York City youth programs with the National Arts and Humanities award
Westhab Celebrates 30 Years of Creating Homes
Westhab, a nonprofit organization in Westchester County, celebrated its 30th year providing permanen
Using Passions and Hobbies as Learning Tools
A mother-daughter team take studying to the next level with an outside-the-box teaching method that
Kidberry Expands to New Space in Harlem
Kidberry, a learning and developmental play center for children in Harlem, offers some of the only c
The 2nd Annual Great Chappaqua Bake Sale Raises More than $10,000 to Fight Childhood Hunger
Westchester County's Second Annual Great Chappaqua Bake Sale was a great success, raising about $12,
Father Knows Best Kicks Off in New York City
Former NBA all-star Allan Houston, now the current assistant general manager of the New York Knicks,
Addams Family Inspires Kids to Take Pledge to Celebrate Diversity
Cast members of the family musical, The Addams Family, encourage middle school students to take the
