Plan a Fun Halloween After Hurricane Sandy
Plan a fun Halloween in any type of weather, whether it's cold, warm, raining, snowing, or your town is experiencing a power outage. Get trick-or-treating and costume tips, plus a guide to fun indoor activities when you can't go outside.
Uncle’s Suffolk Soda Shop Taught This Writer Life Lessons
Once a week, Marcelle Soviero's mother took her to Uncle Joe's soda shop, Soviero's Luncheonette. This family-owned restaurant became Marcelle's safe haven, where she learned compassion and acceptance from her family and the patrons who frequented.
10 Wild Animals That Have Olympic Gold-Medal Worthy Abilities
The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics is July 27, and whether it's your child's first Summer Olympics or they've watched the games before, the National Wildlife Federation offers a creative way to get them excited about the global event by comparing Olympians with wild animals that use similar skills for survival.
How Do Spiderman's Powers Compare to a Real Spider?
With the recent launch of the fourth Spiderman film and the reign of Broadway's "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark," your kids might be showing interest in arachnids. So, how do Spiderman's abilities stack up against those of a real spider?
Programs & Teams for Kids with Special Needs in Westchester, Rockland, & Fairfield County
Children with special needs can make great gains playing sports, whether in programs just for them or on integrated teams. Here are some places in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield County to keep your kids active...
How to Stay Positive and Avoid Saying No Too Much
No one wants to be a broken record of “No, no, no” or “Don’t do that!”—but it’s often easy to slip into a cycle of negativity with our kids. Here’s how to escape that cycle, practice positive reinforcement, and help build stronger self-esteem in our children
Resources for Teens and Parents of Teens in Rockland County, NY
Safe and fun hangouts for teenagers and sanity-saving support for parents of teens in Rockland County, NY.
Pregnant in Heels: Mompreneur Rosie Pope
Manhattan mom Rosie Pope started her own clothing line, Rosie Pope Maternity, in 2008. This winter, Pope's new reality TV show, "Pregnant in Heels," will debut on Bravo. We sat down with the mompreneur to discuss her inspiration, how she juggles work and family life, and what's next for her brand.
2010-11 Guide: Where To Pick Your Own Apples in NY, NJ, and CT
Apple picking makes for a quintessential family weekend getaway or day trip that brings fruitful rewards far after you've left the orchard. Consult our comprehensive 2010-11 guide and choose a pick-your-own apple farm in New York (from Long Island to Upstate), New Jersey, or Connecticut - all within easy traveling distance of the New York metro area.
Special Needs Sports Programs in Fairfield County, CT
Find sports programs in the Fairfield County, CT, area that cater to kids with special needs.
