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A teenage brain has a lot going on

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

By Jeannine Cintron

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Parenting Through the Holidays After Losing Your Mom

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OASIS DAY CAMP LIU POST – Long Island

Give Your Child A Lifetime of Memories At A Beautiful Summer Oasis

Riverside Park Multi Summer Sport Camp

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USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

Play Gymnastics and Baseball at the USC Training Facility

Advantage QuickStart Tennis Camp

Learn and Play Tennis at Advantage QuickStart Tennis

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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

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4 Ways to Celebrate the New Season of Stranger Things

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What’s Up with Teenagers and Friendsgiving?

By Jeannine Cintron

The Thanksgiving Danger No One Talks About: How to Keep Teens From Drunk Driving on Blackout Wednesday

The Thanksgiving Danger No One Talks About

By Danielle Ramos

Babs Costello, the Internet’s Favorite Grandma, Shares How to Survive the Holidays With Less Stress and More Fun

Babs Costello, the Internet’s Favorite Grandma, Shares Tips for Surviving the Holidays

By Danielle Ramos

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A Day of Discovery at the Brooklyn Charter School Fair

By New York Family

Viral Video of Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo Just Might Leave You in Tears

Viral TikTok Video of Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo Just Might Leave You in Tears

By Danielle Ramos

Why Some Families Turn to Private Schools for Learning Differences

Elementary to High School

Why Some Families Turn to Private Schools for Learning Differences

By Tara Lustberg

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New York Family: Special Child 2025

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Westchester Family: Special Child 2025

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Choosing a Caregiver for My Special Needs Child

Choosing a Caregiver for My Special Needs Child

By Dana Greenberg

How to Help Your Differently-Abled Child Thrive in School

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How to Help Your Special Needs Child Thrive in School

By New York Family

New York City Introduces Baby Boxes Across Four City Hospitals

Pregnancy & Childbirth

NYC Introduces Baby Boxes Across Four City Hospitals

By Náosha Gregg

Westchester’s New Law Makes Diaper Duty Easier for Moms AND Dads

Babies & Toddlers

Westchester’s New Law Makes Diaper Duty Easier for Moms AND Dads

By Danielle Ramos

The Rise of Breast Cancer in Younger Women

Pregnancy & Childbirth

The Rise of Breast Cancer in Younger Women

By Danielle Ramos

SUNY Optometry Keeps Families’ Vision in Focus

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SUNY Optometry Keeps Families’ Vision in Focus

By Adrienne Farr

Melissa Ben-Ishay Wants You to Always Make Room for Dessert

By Náosha Gregg