Check out our November 2015 issue, which includes when to go to the ER versus Urgent Care, medical myths and misconceptions, 12 mac and cheese recipes, and how to get the most out of your child’s special needs services. Plus, where to go ice-skating, a custom mug DIY, and the best fall shows for kids.
Feature Articles
Pediatricians reveal common myths, mistakes, and misconceptions parents make about their child’s health.
When to take your child to the ER, Urgent Care, or the pediatrician.
Find health and wellness recources in your area.
Get a handle on financial and future planning with advice from experts, including what’s tax-deductible, how to handle rejected insurance claims, why you should apply for a Medicaid Waiver, and how to write a Letter of Intent.
Special Needs Resources Directory
Special needs services and resources in your area.
Delicious mac and cheese recipes from local chefs.
How to make mealtimes meaningful.
Fun and Activities
Media Matters: Fall TV Roundup
The best TV shows for kids this fall.
DIY Corner: Permanent Marker Mugs
Learn how to make a personalized mug.
Discover science, history, and local art at the Staten Island Museum’s Snug Harbor location.
Find tons of fun things to do in your area in November by searching our comprehensive calendar of kid and family events.
Indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks in the New York City area.
A list of local gyms with child care programs in Westchester, Rockland, NYC, Long Island, and Connecticut.
Connections
Voice: ‘Is Parenthood as Scary as It Seems?’
One Brooklyn woman wonders about the cons of parenthood.
The best of the web this month, including inspiring, thoughtful, and funny Instagrams, tweets, and other posts from area parents.
NYMP Q&A: Employment Lawyer Tom Spiggle
Tom Spiggle’s book, ‘You’re Pregnant? You’re Fired! Protecting Mothers, Fathers, and Other Caregivers in the Workplace,’ discusses discrimination at work.
