Class Of The Week: Gymtime Rhythm & Glues

By New York Family

A preschooler enrichment program that emphasizes experimentation and imagination while building independence and confidence.

Gymtime-Rhythm-Glues-300x2001 Gymtime Rhythm & Glues The PEP and PEP Plus classes offer toddlers a preschool-like experience that combines time in a play-based classroom with physical activities in their state-of-the-art gym. Classes are designed to help develop small motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and muscle control and to begin recognition of lines, shapes, and texture. Both programs emphasize experimentation and imagination while building independence [more]

The New York Baby Show Is Almost Here!

By New York Family

Discover the best for newborns & toddlers at The New York Baby Show with Rosie Pope, Radio Disney, top vendors, and much more: May 18-19 in NYC.

ROSIE_forward-with-baby Join us at the New York Baby Show! The family-friendly mega show for new and expectant parents with infants and toddlers from the Tri-State area and beyond will take place on the weekend of May 18-19, 2013. Explore a mix of top products and services for maternity, baby, and toddler, along with an inspiring menu of speakers and demonstrations from [more]

Weekend Planner: May 17-19

By New York Family

Madison Square Family Fest, Baby Show extravaganza, 150+ live frogs, and much more family fun.

rhaw-new-victory-dance-show First things first: the New York Baby Show is this Saturday and Sunday at Pier 92--and we have a big discount for our readers! First, check out the top vendors, services, attractions, and special events at NewYorkBabyShow.com. Then claim your 25% discount by using the code NYFAMILY13 (enter code in the Redeem Coupon field in the shopping cart). The offer will end on [more]

Nine Cloth Diapers For Newborns

By Elisabeth Reed

These environmentally friendly nappies are more adorable and convenient to use than ever before.

bumgenius When I first started blogging, I did a roundup of the best places to buy diapers. The funny thing is, I remember only parts of what I wrote, but the feedback I received really stuck in my mind, mainly because a significant amount was from readers saying that they were aiming to use cloth diapers, but would otherwise follow my [more]

Registry Rescue: Must-Have Nursery Items

By New York Family

We asked some of our favorite baby gear experts to tell us which nursery products they can’t live without.

MacKenzie-Childs rocking chair Special Announcements: -Join us at the New York Baby Show! The family-friendly event for new and expectant parents with infants and toddlers from the Tri-State area and beyond will take place on the weekend of May 18-19, 2013. -In honor of the New York Baby Show, you can enter our Ultimate Nursery Giveaway (worth approximately $5,000), [more]

I Can’t Believe What My Son Said This Morning

By Eric Messinger

Our editor’s 9-year-old boy may need a lesson in empathy–and his dad is quick to give it.

em2 On the way to school this morning, my 9-year-old son was greeted with a "Hi!" by one of his buddies, who happens to be a small kid, height-wise, and Adam, equally friendly, responded, “Hey, Mini.” I was stunned. In fact, I wish I hadn’t been so quick to anger, because it may have reinforced a sense of injury that the [more]