Long Island Archives – Page 5 of 27 – New York Family

Woman's hands counting money to show how to practice financial wellness

How to Recover From Holiday Spending and Plan for the Future

By Náosha Gregg

Depiction of the Statue of Liberty standing in front of the Manhattan skyline and fireworks to celebrate America's 250th birthday, America250

Rockland

America’s 250th Birthday: An NYC Family Guide

By Danielle Ramos

Hands lacing up roller skates to enjoy the Best Rinks to Go Roller Skating on Long Island

Play & Recreation

Best Rinks to Go Roller Skating on Long Island

By Danielle Ramos

Children and adults enjoy an interactive dinosaur exhibit with balloons, animatronic dinos, and educational displays.

Culture & Attractions

10 Winter Break Activities for Kids on Long Island

By Shara Levine

Mom, Dad, and two children sitting in bed with runny nose and fever as record-breaking Flu hits New York

Record-Breaking Flu in New York: What Parents Need to Know Now

By Danielle Ramos

CMOM_New-Years_Dec25-Programming

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.

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.

Queens

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

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

Brooklyn

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

By Danielle Ramos

Statue of Libery with her New York Theme Gift

New York Family NYC-Themed Gifts 2025

By Shara Levine