The June 2015 issue of NYMetroParents features tons of ideas for summer fun with your kiddos! You’ll find our top 95 picks to make each summer day count, plus our guide to amusement parks and summer programs for kids.
FEATURES
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The hottest, hippest, smartest, funnest things to do with your kids all summer long! Download the free eGuide and arm yourself with ideas for those long, hazy days when the kids are out of school. |
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One mom’s foray into parenting in the present moment, plus secrets to leveraging mindfulness in real life |
FUN & ACTIVITIES
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Summer Programs for Kids Find classes and programs for kids offered all summer long. Click on your area below: |
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Search our complete calendar for fun things to do each day in June, from outdoor fairs and festivals to story times, museum activities, Father’s Day fun, and much more, all close to home! |
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Amusement Parks in the NYC Area Check out our guide to amusement parks in the area, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, and choose the best one for a day of family fun on thrill rides, water rides, and more. |
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Diggerland USA in New Jersey is a construction-themed adventure park geared toward all truck lovers. Kids—the biggest construction vehicle enthusiasts—can ride in and operate excavators, backhoes, and loaders. |
ADVICE & CONNECTIONS
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Quotables: The Best of the Rest of the Web We’ve collected the most thought-provoking, insightful, and just-plain-funny quotes and photos of the month from the world wide web of parenting. |
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NYMP Q&A: Wrestling with Bullying Former WWE champion Mark Mero talks about empowering teens to make the right choices and dealing with peer pressure. |
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Photo essay of a Long Island tween’s first school musical performance |
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Special Needs: Attachment & Autism Even though your child might not always show it, he wants to form a secure bond with you. Here’s how to help him do just that. |
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When this dad decides to take his kids to a concert festival, he and his family must face the music together. |
