Parenting in New York City: Tips, advice and helpful resources

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Home & Real Estate

Five Easy Ways to Declutter and Organize Your Home This New Year

By Danielle Sullivan

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The Best NYC (and Long Island) Museums for Kids with Disabilities

By Donna Duarte-Ladd & Barbara Russo

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Dwight Summer Camp

Dwight School Summer Day Camp: An All-in-One Camp with Swim Instruction

Incarnation Camp

America's oldest co-ed sleepaway camp, enjoy 700 acres of fun!

Friends Academy Summer Camps

Over 50 Years of memories that will last a lifetime.

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Forget the Resolutions: An Expert Shares Year-Round Tips

By Donna Duarte-Ladd

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Sick Kids? 4 Comforting Activities to Keep Your Child Entertained and Calm

By Danielle Ramos

A child is stressed over his parents co-parenting.

How to Nail Co-Parenting with Your Ex

By Jeannine Cintron

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Pregnancy & Childbirth

More Moms Are Saying No to This Baby Shower Tradition, and Not Everyone Is Happy

By Danielle Ramos

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Things to Do with Kids

2026 New York Family Ultimate Camp Fairs Are a Great Place to Start

By New York Family

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How NYC Families Can Help Shelter Dogs Right Now with the Adventure Buddy Program

By Danielle Ramos

A teenage brain has a lot going on

Teenagers! Understanding What’s Happening in Your Teen’s Brain

By Jeannine Cintron

Brooklyn

Save the Date for the Brooklyn Charter School Fair at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center

By New York Family

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Parenting Through the Holidays After Losing Your Mom

By Danielle Ramos

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The Secret to a Less Stressful Holiday: Dr. Claudia Fernandes on Mental Health and Connection

By Danielle Ramos

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New York Family Holiday Gift Guide for Tweens and Teens 2025

By Shara Levine

Stranger Things

4 Ways to Celebrate the New Season of Stranger Things

By Jeannine Cintron

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The Big Story

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