Stories – New York Family

A coach helps a young girl stretch her legs on a gym floor while other children in sportswear practice stretches nearby.

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The Best Kids After-School Programs and Activities in and Near Queens

By New York Family

The 10 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Long Island

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The Best Kids After-School Programs and Activities in Long Island

By New York Family

A young girl stands in front of a chalkboard with doodles, raising her arms as if lifting a barbell drawn on the board above her head.

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The 8 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Brooklyn

By New York Family

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The 13 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Westchester

By Westchester Family

Kids playing outdoors in autumn—one lifting weights, one skateboarding, and one kicking a soccer ball.

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The 10 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Manhattan

By New York Family

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Things to Do with Kids

Festivals, Parades, Carnivals, and Fairs in Westchester, Rockland County, and Bergen County: August 2025

By Shara Levine

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An MTA Fare Hike Is Coming in 2026; Here’s What You’ll Pay Next Year

By Náosha Gregg

A child wearing a blue shirt interacts with toys or models on a display table, with colorful decorations and adults nearby.

A Guide to Local Toy & Bookstores in NYC

By Náosha Gregg

40 New After-School Programs Coming to NYC Next Month: Is Your Child’s School on the List?

After-School Programs

40 New After-School Sites Coming to NYC Next Month: Is Your Child’s School on the List?

By Danielle Ramos

5 Westchester Libraries with Free STEAM Programs

5 Westchester Libraries with Free STEAM Programs

By Thalia Fernandez

A young girl in a red dress with white flowers plays at an outdoor playground, interacting with a spinning activity station.

Play & Recreation

15 Amazing NYC Playgrounds You Need to Know About

By Náosha Gregg

Families and children ride bikes and run down a car-free Manhattan street on a sunny day, surrounded by tall buildings and trees.

Things to Do with Kids

Summer Streets Makes Its Way to Manhattan

By Danielle Ramos

Finding Room to Grow: NYC Apartment Buildings Designed with Families in Mind

Home & Real Estate

Finding Room to Grow: NYC Apartment Buildings Designed with Families in Mind

By Tara Lustberg

Garden School graduates leave with a strong sense of purpose, academic preparedness, and the self-assurance needed to thrive in any environment. The Class of 2025 earned over $7.5 million in merit-based scholarships and secured admissions to a diverse array of colleges and universities across the country, including prestigious institutions such as Princeton University, Cornell University, and Macaulay Honors College. The achievements of these students are a testament to Garden School’s holistic approach—where academic rigor, individualized support, and vibrant student life come together to form a transformative high school experience.

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At the Garden School, High School Students Flourish

By New York Family's advertising partner

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Things to Do with Kids

14 Fun Carousels for Kids in NYC, Long Island and Westchester

By New York Family

5 Practical Tips to Help Kids Cope with the Stress of Moving

5 Practical Tips to Help Kids Cope with the Stress of Moving

By Danielle Ramos

Target Ends Its Price-Matching Policy After 12 Years

Target Ends Its Price-Matching Policy After 12 Years

By Náosha Gregg

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Queens

Summer Streets Is Back! Family Fun in Queens This Weekend

By Danielle Ramos

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Health & Wellness

Summer Skin Safety: Identifying Sunburn, Skin Tips & More

By Náosha Gregg

Barbie Type 1 Diabetes

Health & Wellness

Barbie Debuts First-Ever Barbie Doll with Type 1 Diabetes

By Jana Beauchamp