22 Charity Walks in the NYC Area That Raise Money for Good Causes

Teach your kids compassion and the value of volunteerism. There are many annual fundraising walks in...

22 Role Models for Girls That Will Empower Your Kids

Here are 22 role models for girls that any kid can look to for inspiration and motivation. ...

Where to Volunteer with Kids in the New York Area

Give back to your community with your entire family in the New York area by volunteering with your k...

Halloween Movies for Kids and Families

If your kids like a little spookiness along with their tricks and treats, this list of scary (but no...

Lakeside at Prospect Park Reopens to the Public

Lakeside at Prospect Park officially reopens to the public on Saturday, Aug. 1 with modified hours f...

Origami, Craft, and Lego Classes at Aurelia’s Creative Space

Aurelia’s Creative Space opened this past July and offers birthday parties and craft classes for kid...

Bobby Cannavale, Edie Falco and Others to Perform One-Act Plays by NYC Kids

Bobby Cannavale and Edie Falco will perform in one-act plays written by kids as part of The 52nd Str...

First Lady to Honor NYC’s Rosie’s Theater Kids

Rosie’s Theater Kids will be given the 2015 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award on Nov....

Craftree, A Crafting and Sewing Studio for Families, Opens

Craftree opened this past August as a place to teach kids how to sew and craft. ...

Summer Day Camp in Melville Offering New Programs

Camp W in Melville now offering new classes....

Upper East Side Sewing Studio Offering New Classes

Pins and Needles, a sewing and crafting boutique and studio on the Upper East Side, is offering new ...

Taylor Swift Donates 25,000 Books to NYC Schools

Taylor Swift teams with Scholastic to donate 25,000 books to NYC schools....

EPIC Sports Launches on the Upper West Side

Epic Sports starts youth basketball program on Manhattan's Upper West Side....

Bakery in Long Island City Offering Holiday Workshops

Pink Canary Desserts offers holiday dessert making workshops....

Spanish Immersion Preschool Has New After-School Program

La Escuelita has started a Spanish immersion after-school program....

Mathnasium of Forest Hills Rolls Out New Enrichment Program

Mathnasium of Forest Hills launched a new enrichment program last month. ...

Pinot’s Palette Offers Painting Classes for Kids

Pinot's Palette in Park Slope offers painting classes for kids and adults....

BrainCore Moves to New Facility

BrainCore neuro-feedback practice moves to Spring Valley, NY....

Pine Brook Fitness Opens New Facility, The Studios

Pine Brook Fitness, in New Rochelle, opens new facility for the whole family....

Boys’ Dance Classes Now Offered at Ballet Muscle

New boy ballet training program launches at Ballet Muscle in New Rochelle....

Jolirose Cake Shop Opens in Valley Cottage

A new bakery, Jolirose Cake Shop, openes in Valley Cottage, NY....

Hudson Valley Psychotherapy Opens In Nyack

New psychotherapy center, Hudson Valley Psychotherapy, opens in Nyack, NY....

Review: ‘LARD: Life’s a Real Dream’

‘LARD: Life’s a Real Dream’ at the 13th Street Repertory Theater is a great show for kids that combi...

New Children's Park Coming to Chelsea

Friends of 20th Street Park pushed for a new playground in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, and it ...

Autistic Teen Saves Choking Classmate Using Method He Learned on Cartoon

Brandon Williams, an autistic teen, saved his classmate with the Heimlich Maneuver....

Hershey Lodge Announces New Pool Complex

Hershey Park announced this week that it will open Hershey’s Water Works at Hershey Lodge, an innova...

A Reckless Driver Killed My Son

A mom works to make the streets safer, so that no other family has to endure the excruciating pain o...

City Education Department Launches NYC Reads 365 Initiative

The NYC Reads 365 initiative will bring books to classrooms in the hopes of inspiring children to re...

Common Sense Media Study Reveals Adolescents' Media Usage

Common Sense Media's new study Common Sense Censes: Media Use by Tweens and Teens, reveals how much ...

Renanim Preschool Opens New UPK and After-School Homework Help Programs

Renanim Preschool and Summer Camp now has a UPK program as well as an after-school homework help pro...

Children’s Museum of Manhattan: Mets Celebration in NYC + Me: A Little Bite of the Big Apple Exhibit

Children’s Museum of Manhattan opens NYC + Me: A Little Bite of the Big Apple exhibit featuring the ...

Why You Should Apply for a Medicaid Waiver

Medicaid waivers offer similar benefits of Medicaid, but with certain requirements waived. Here are ...

Special Needs Services That Can Be Claimed on a Tax Return

While we can’t give tax advice, we’ve got some expert tips on things to consider when itemizing your...

Symphony Space Announces 2015-2016 Just Kidding Lineup

Symphony Space, a performing arts center on the Upper West Side, recently announced its 2015-2016 Ju...

Disney’s New Polynesian Princess Adventure, 'Moana', Hits Theaters Next November

Excitement mounts as new details emerge about 'Moana', Disney's upcoming Polynesian princess adventu...

New Study Claims Cutting Out Sugar Can Improve a Child’s Health in 10 Days

The National Institutes of Health published a study claiming that in as little as 10 days, kids's ov...

Kids’ Night on Broadway Kicks Off

Kids' Night On Broadway offers kids a night of free theater and endless fun. ...

Technology in the Classroom: The Educational Benefits

Local teachers discuss kids and technology as well as how it affects their classrooms and the learni...

8 NYC Schools Named Top Innovative Schools in U.S.

Eight New York schools named to the Top Innovative Schools list in a country-wide round-up of bounda...

Should You Still Be Eating Processed Meat? Experts Weigh In.

Several experts weigh in on the World Health Organization's announcement that processed meat causes ...

Fall TV Roundup for Kids and a November Theater Release

Common Sense Media shares ratings for three new fall shows for kids and families, plus what to antic...

Upper West Side Chocolatier Offers Chocolate-Making Classes

Voila Chocolat, a chocolatier on the Upper West Side, offers chocolate-making classes for kids and a...

Manhattan-Based Therapist Launches Speech Booster Program

Melissa Heller, M.S., CCC-SLP, now offers her Speech Booster program, a speech therapy that involves...

Vision Research Center Begins Enrollment for Pediatric Vision Studies

SUNY College of Optometry is looking for children who have convergence insufficiency to participate ...

Berkshire Farm Center Appoints Assistant Director of Foster Care

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth, which provides services to youth and families in need ...

Parent Coach Specializing in ADHD Releases New Book

Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC, founder of PTS Coaching—a parent coaching program for parents of childr...

Nassau Dentist Uses New Technology for Tooth Implants

Carole Horowitz, D.M.D., and Ronald Knoll, D.M.D., have new technology at their Long Island dental p...

The State of the Kid: 2015 Survey Results

Highlights magazine released its annual “State of the Kid” report for 2015, focusing on three main a...

Andrew Lloyd Webber Donates $150 Million for NYC Music Programs

Iconic Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has donated $150,000 to the City of New York’s Fund for Public S...

Sesame Street Introduces a New Character Who Has Autism

As part of a new initiative to destigmatize autism, Sesame Street is introducing Julia, a new charac...

Westport Clinic Re-Opens Under New Management

Westport Urgent Care, a walk-in clinic, recently re-opened under new management....

Music Learning Center Opens in Little Neck

Joyce Music Center, which offers piano, guitar, and flute lessons, recently opened in Little Neck....

Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist Joins MSKA LLC

MKSA LLC, which offers speech therapy and early intervention services for children in Manhattan, Bro...

Norwalk’s Pump It Up Party Space Adds Music Classes

Pump It Up Norwalk adds music classes for kids with local musicians Jay and Ray. Learn more about Pu...

Sterling Optical of Nanuet Under New Ownership

Sterling Optical, which has new owners, expanded its selection of glasses options for children in Na...

NY Cosmos in Playoff Contention

The New York Cosmos, part of the North American Soccer League, is headed into Championship Semifinal...

The Top Holiday Toys for Kids 2015

The Toy Insider gives us the scoop on the holiday toys for kids that will be flying off the shelves ...

Local BounceU Branches Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Visit BounceU of Paramus, BounceU of Nanuet, or BounceU of...

Family-Friendly Opera for the Holidays

The Metropolitan Opera will host family-friendly opera showings this year, including The Barber of S...

Pediatric Orthodontics Added to Brooklyn and Manhattan Dental Practice

Kaufman Children's Dental Hospital, which has dental practices in Manhattan and Brooklyn, now offers...

House of Sports’ New Owners Expand Offerings

House of Sports, which offers after-school and weekend sports classes and sports leagues for kids in...

Grand Opening of The Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling

New children's museum opens in New York City, devoted to art of storytelling. ...

Game-Based Learning for NYC Students with Special Needs

Connect the Kids NYC and KNeoWorld Inc. have teamed up to raise money through an Indegogo campaign t...

Half-Lego, Half-Car Now on Display at Ridge Hill

Legoland Discovery Center Westchester has a new Lego sculpture on display Oct. 1-14 at Westchester's...

The Joys of the Mom-and-Pop Toy Store

In the age of big box stores that have everything you need in one place, mom-and-pop toy stores are ...

The Uni: Pop-Up Reading and Art in Public Spaces

A pop-up reading room and drawing cart is bringing arts, inspiration, and learning to public spaces ...

October DVD, Streaming, and Theater Releases

Common Sense Media shares what you need to know about the movies available in October on DVD and str...

New Bill Proposes Modifying Happy Meals with Healthier Options

If passed, the proposed Healthy Happy Meals Bill will improve the nutritional value of fast food mea...

Inspired Play at NYC's Imagination Playground

Bring your kids to Imagination Playground on October 3-4 at FDR Four Freedoms Park to inspire them t...

WATCH: 3rd and 4th Graders in NYC Share the Questions They’ll Ask Pope Francis on Friday

Local NYC school children spoke with The Seventy Four about what they might ask Pope Francis when vi...

East Northport School Offers New STEAM Program

Long Island Lutheran Day School, a religious day school for preschool through fifth grade on Long Is...

Leadership Development Offered for Children at Modern Warrior

Modern Warrior, which offers self-defense classes for all ages, is now offering Leadership Developme...

St. Patrick's Youth Adds Parent-Child and Separation Classes

St. Patrick's Youth Enrichment Center expanded its programming for young children, and now offers a ...

Chelsea Preschool Offers Gentle Separation Classes

The Kid's Korner Preschool, which offers classes for ages 16 months to 5 years, now offers gentle se...

Robotics and Coding for Birthday Parties at CulturePlay

CulturePlay, a technology center that offers STEM classes for kids on Long Island, now offers STEM-t...

Long Island Private School Welcomes New Head of School

Green Vale School, a private school in Nassau County on Long Island, recently appointed Jesse Doughe...

Ellen Robbins Offers Dance Classes in Three New Locations

Ellen Robbins, who has been teaching dance for more than 35 years, recently opened three new locatio...

Local Teen Awarded for His Charity Work to Save Elephants

Josh Kauderer of Englewood, NJ, has been awarded the 2015 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for h...

Tutoring Service Offers Reading and Writing Help In-Home and Online

Write Guide NYC, an online and in-home tutoring service, recently began offering its services in Que...

Temple Sholom Expands Nursery School Curriculum this School Year

The Selma Maisel Nursery School at Temple Sholom in Greenwich, is expanding its preschool curriculum...

Reggio Preschool Opens in Rego Park-Forest Hills

Kuei Luck Early Childhood Center aims to open in October. The preschool follows the Reggio approach ...

Queens Dance School Offers New Classes for Tots and Teens

Jorday Rivera's Dance Studio, a Forest Hills studio that offers dance classes for kids and teens, no...

Fall TV Preview: 5 Top Shows for Families

Superheroes, puppets, and a family-friendly variety show highlight this season's roster....

NYC 10-Year-Old Gives 400 Kids Care Bears

Ten-year-old Zachary Kaplan partnered with Care Bears to give 400 at-risk children teddy bears as pa...

Max Adventures Offers Private Birthday Parties in Marine Park

Max Adventures, which open this summer, offers 2-hour birthday parties for kids in Marine Park. The ...

Pediatric Therapy Center Launches Sensory Bounce at BounceU Nanuet

Miriam Skydell and Associates has partnered with BounceU to offer Sensory Bounce at the BounceU Nanu...

Rockland Jewish School Offers Free Tuition for the Year

Reform Temple of Rockland, which was created when Temple Beth El and Temple Beth Torah merged last s...

Dance Studio Opens Second Location in New City

Steel Toes Dance Studio, originally based in West Nyack, is opening a new studio location in New Cit...

New Online Retailer Sells Handmade Children’s Clothing

Magnolia Lake Clothing is a new online children's clothing company that hand sews clothes out of vin...

Westchester Event Planner Offers Wardrobe and Party Styling

Streamers Events recently began offering its services as a party styling service. The company also o...

After-School Pony Rides Offered in Midtown Manhattan

Chateau Pony Parties, a family owned stable in Midtown Manhattan, now offers after-school pony rides...

SpongeBob SquarePants Broadway Production in the Works

Everyone's favorite porous pineapple dweller is bringing all of Bikini Bottom to the stage. With a w...

Lumiere Ballet Offers Winter Intesive Training

Lumiere Ballet, a ballet school celebrating its 20th anniversary on Long Island, will offer a winter...

Teck-e STEM Classes Offered in Midtown

Teck-e, which offers science, technology, engineering, and math classes for kids, is offering two ne...

NYC Tutoring Company Offers Back-to-School Workshops

Evolved Education Company, which provides at-home tutors in New York City, is offering back-to-schoo...

VEG Offers STEM and Art Programs in Roslyn and Huntington

Village East Gifted, an enrichment center that offers programs for gifted and talented students ages...

Where New Yorkers Can See Pope Francis

Many of us in the New York metro area hope to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis when he visits in Sept...

Grant Allows Catholic Academy to Expand School Programs

St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy, a private school in Brooklyn, was awarded an educational gra...

Best of Broadway Comes to The Palace Theatre

The Palace Theatre, located in Downtown Stamford, will host productions of popular Broadway shows as...

For NYC Public Schools, a Short September Schedule

Thanks to a confluence of calendar quirks, New York City public school students will have classes on...

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