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

Young child having fun playing with wooden blocks, developing creativity and motor skills as Governor Hochul Announces 2-Care, a Major Step Toward Universal Child Care in New York State

Daycare & Preschool

Gov. Hochul Announces 2-Care: Free Child Care for 2-Year-Olds in New York

By Danielle Ramos

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Brooklyn

Feeling Burned Out? What Every Mom Should Know About Mental Load

By Danielle Ramos

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Brooklyn Friends School

Brooklyn Friends School: Summer Programs With Swimming

Play On! Studios

Drama camps and classes on the Upper West Side

Kents Hill Sports Camp

All Girls Sports Camp

Brooklyn Music School

Get Involved in Music, Dance, and Performance at the Brooklyn Music School

Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities in Westchester, NY

Culture & Attractions

5 Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities for Special Needs Kids in Westchester

By Soe Kabbabe

Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities in NYC for Special Needs Kids

Things to Do with Kids

6 Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities in NYC for Special Needs Kids

By Soe Kabbabe

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Queens

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

By Danielle Ramos

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

By New York Family

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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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Forget the Resolutions: An Expert Shares Year-Round Tips

By Donna Duarte-Ladd

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Queens

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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Queens

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

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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

A happy teen with a gift from a tween and teen gift guide

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

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