Stories – New York Family

Brooklyn and the Bronx Go Car-Free for Summer Streets

Things to Do with Kids

Brooklyn and the Bronx Go Car-Free for Summer Streets

By Danielle Ramos

At the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), the magic of movies belongs to everyone. That belief is at the heart of the JBFC’s monthly sensory-friendly screenings which are special showings designed for individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities, along with their families, friends, and caregivers.

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Carrying Her Father Paul Newman’s Legacy: Clea Newman on SeriousFun Camps

Carrying Her Father Paul Newman’s Legacy: Clea Newman on SeriousFun Camps

By Danielle Ramos

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Babies & Toddlers

5 Tips for Breastfeeding Success

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New Year, New Gear: Back-to-School Picks for all Ages

By Shara Levine

Child running barefoot through a splash pad, water spraying up around their legs on a sunny day.

Things to Do with Kids

Cool Off at These Westchester Sprinkler Parks and Water Playgrounds

By Thalia Fernandez

In the Middle of it All: Life With a Classic Middle Child

By Lori Orlinsky

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Inclusion In Motion Runs to Break Barriers

By Shara Levine

NYC Ice Cream Shops

Things to Do with Kids

The Scoop on Summer: 25+ Ice Cream Shops You Need to Try in NYC & Beyond

By Bella Kjellen & Alexa Lutter

Make Homeschooling and Homework Easier: 6 Practical Tips for a Positive Learning Space at Home

Make Homeschooling and Homework Easier: 6 Practical Tips for a Positive Learning Space at Home

By Danielle Ramos

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Brooklyn Paper

‘A space for kids’: Brooklyn Children’s Museum to celebrate Caribbean culture with family festival

Breaking Down NYC School Admissions

Elementary to High School

Breaking Down NYC School Admissions

By Mia Salas

Three children enjoy a carousel ride, with two sitting on a decorated horse and one standing beside, in a light-filled amusement park setting.

Things to Do with Kids

Family Fun at Playland in Rye, New York Is a Summer Goal

By Serena Norr

Tamron Hall leans on a post in front of her Harlem brownstone, son Moses in foreground.

Tamron Hall on Motherhood, Her Son Moses, and the Magic of Harlem

By Danielle Ramos

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Festivals, Parades, and Fairs Across NYC: August 2025

By Shara Levine

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Best After-School Programs in New York

By New York Family

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Long Island Carnivals, Festivals, and Fairs: August 2025

By Shara Levine

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

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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

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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

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