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Things to Do with Kids

12 Family-Friendly New Year’s Events on Long Island for 2026

By Shara Levine

What Is Kwanzaa? Everything You Need to Know About the Forgotten Holiday

Things to Do with Kids

What Is Kwanzaa? Everything You Need to Know About the Seemingly Forgotten Holiday

By Náosha Gregg

Fun portrait of happy loving family. Pretty young mother reading a winter book to her daughters at home.

Fun at Home

15 Great Books for Kids to Curl Up With This Winter

By Danielle Ramos and Kilani Sierra

African American mother measuring sick son's temperature while talking to the doctor over the phone.

Parenting

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

By Danielle Ramos

Little girl in a car with her head out the rear window looking up at christmas lights; Drive-Thru Displays

Blogs

Spectacular Christmas Light Drive-Thru Displays in the New York Area

By Náosha Gregg & Shara Levine

4 ballet dancers in white costumes dancing on stage while a male ballet dancer leaps over them.

Culture & Attractions

Must-See Nutcracker Shows in Manhattan, Long Island, and Westchester 2025

By Shara Levine

New York City skyline evening snow view through glass christmas ball, famous skyline

Things to Do with Kids

35 Fun Holiday Family Experiences In and Around New York 2025

By Shara Levine

The Radio City Rockettes dancing on stage and dressed as toy soldiers

Culture & Attractions

Amazing Holiday Performances in NYC and on Long Island 2025

By Shara Levine

two women , one pregnant, holding neautral boxes with bows

Pregnancy & Childbirth

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

By Danielle Ramos

A child's hands lacing up her skates on an ice rink

Things to Do with Kids

17 Awesome Rinks for Ice Skating on Long Island

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

A Hanukkah book for kids, Biscuit's Hanukkah

Things to Do with Kids

17 Hanukkah Books for Children of All Ages

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

little boy spinning a dreidel on Hanukkah

Things to Do with Kids

21 Family-Friendly Hanukkah Events on Long Island

By Shara Levine

A teenage brain has a lot going on

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

By Jeannine Cintron

Where to Find the Best Pediatric Emergency Care in NYC and Beyond

Health & Wellness

Where to Find the Best Pediatric Emergency Care in NYC and Beyond

By Danielle Ramos

Statue of Libery with her New York Theme Gift

Celebrations

New York Family NYC-Themed Gifts 2025

By Shara Levine

mother with her daughter in the kitchen during teh holidays

Celebrations

11 Holiday Hacks for Busy Parents

By Taryn Mohrman

New York Family Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Celebrations

New York Family Stocking Stuffers for Kids 2025

By Shara Levine

Cold Weather Safety Tips for New Yorkers: Winter Guide for Parents

Health & Wellness

Cold Weather Safety Tips for New Yorkers: Winter Guide for Parents

By Danielle Ramos and Kaitlyn Riggio

great sopts in long island to dine with Snata

Things to Do with Kids

14 Places for Dining with Santa on Long Island 2025

By Shara Levine

Mom and me sitting on her front porch with my son on my lap

Parenting

Parenting Through the Holidays After Losing Your Mom

By Danielle Ramos