Theater Review: Off Broadway's 'Old Hats'
"Old Hats," the Off Broadway show by comedy duo Bill Irwin and David Shiner, combines old-school vaudeville with live music and modern technology for a mostly family-friendly show brimming with irony and hilarity.
PBS Kids' 'Dinosaur Train' Will Air One-Hour Special on Presidents Day
PBS Kids will air a special one-hour episode of 'Dinosaur Train' on Presidents Day called 'Submarine Adventure,' in which kids will learn about the Shonisaurus, Archelon turtles, and more prehistoric creatures.
Ask the Expert: How Can I Stop My Children from Procrastinating on Their Homework and School Assignments?
Whether students feel overwhelmed with the amount of homework they have or they have difficulty with time management, it is important for parents to help students learn how to meet due dates on school assignments by teaching them to not procrastinate.
Win Tickets to KamiKaze FireFlies at Symphony Space
NYMetroParents readers have a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to Symphony Space in Manhattan to catch the amazing stunts and comedy of KamiKaze Fireflies, a duo from Los Angeles who will wow you with their daring stunts.
Halloween Events in the NYC Area After Hurricane Sandy
Check our updated list of Halloween events for kids and families in the NYC area to see what's still happening and what's been canceled in the NYC boroughs, NYC suburbs, and Long Island.
Meet the Editor: Lisa Chung
Get to know Lisa Chung, NYMetroParents' associate editor.
3 Must-Do Halloween Ideas for Music-Loving Families in Manhattan
Bust out your dance moves with the kids at these Halloween activities in Manhattan that bring music entertainment alive.
Broken Bones Are Most Common in Children During the Summer
During the summer months, the most common injury in children is broken or fractured bones. Because children are constantly growing, their bones heal quicker than adults, so it is important to go to the emergency room right away.
Did You Know? Blue Man Group Trivia
Think you know everything about Blue Man Group? Guess again -- here are 10 things you probably didn't know about the cobalt-colored trio.
Eating for Beginners
Brooklyn mom Melanie Rehak thought she had food figured out until a picky eater arrived on the scene, in the form of her 1-year-old son. In "Eating for Beginners," Rehak wrestles with the basic yet baffling question we face as the parents of 21st-century eaters: How do we make sure they're eating organic, local, and sustainable foods?
