Brooklyn Archives – New York Family

a 7-9-year-old boy in a green T-shirt plays with wooden blocks in the children's room having a meltdown. He covers his face with his hands. Refusing to play. Protest.

Brooklyn

How to Calm an Autistic Child During Meltdowns and Burnout

By Sharon Kaye O’Connor, LCSW

mother embracing her toddler

Brooklyn

How to Stop Measuring Your Motherhood

By Donna Duarte-Ladd

People admiring artwork in the Jackie Robinson Museum, one of the many Things to DO with Kids in NYC this weekend

Brooklyn

15 Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in NYC

By Danielle Ramos

New York-Inspired Baby Names for Kids: Illustration of NYC

60 Cool & Unique New York-Inspired Baby Names for Kids

By Soe Kabbabe

Portrait little teenage girl playing pickleball game, pickleball yellow ball with paddle in hands, outdoor sport leisure kids activity

Where to Play Pickleball in NYC: Indoor, Outdoor & Free Courts

By Danielle Ramos

Brooklyn Botanic Garden February Break Discovery Days: Girl standing in front of plants

Free & Cheap Activities

Brooklyn Botanic Garden February Break Discovery Days: A Fun Nature Escape for Families

By Soe Kabbabe

Dancers dressed in red holding a traditional lion for the Lunar New Year Lion Dance.

Brooklyn

41 Family-Friendly Events to Celebrate Lunar New Year in NYC

By Shara Levine

Little boy lying on the floor with Lego pieces all around him

Rockland

Valentine’s Day LEGO Sets To Get Your Kids

By Joey LaBelle

A flat illustration of two seniors walking toward a woman with a stroller and child in a snowy city park.

Free & Cheap Activities

10 Best Free Kids & Family Activities in NYC: Feb 11– Feb 17

By Shara Levine

A young child leaving school with a backpack for February mid-winter break NYC

Brooklyn

NYC February Mid-Winter Break Week Survival Guide: Indoor and Low-Cost Things to Do With Kids

By Danielle Ramos

Figure skating or rhythmic gymnastics winter Olympics competition or challenge for women. Isolated girl on ice rink dancing and performing movements. Vector cartoon character in flat style, 2026 winter Olympics

Things to Do with Kids

How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in NYC With Kids: Best Viewing Spots & Fun Family Events

By Danielle Ramos

Maple syrup sugar liquid in wooden spoon from Quebec restaurant sugar shack called Cabane a sucre maple trees sap farm. Canadian delicacy sweet dessert ingredient,

Brooklyn

Maple Sugaring in New York: Best Maple Farms & Tapping Experiences

By Alexa Lutter & Danielle Ramos

Best Go-Karts Near NYC for Kids & Families: Kid go-karting indoors.

Brooklyn

5 of the Best Go-Karts Near NYC for Kids & Families

By Soe Kabbabe

Candy message hearts laid out on a flat surface.

Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events in NYC

By Shara Levine

matrescence: Losing your identity after becoming a mom. Mom overwhelmed with crying baby

Matrescence: How to Reclaim Your Identity After Motherhood

By Soe Kabbabe

Adorable puppies playing at the Great American Rescue Bowl

Things to Do with Kids

Not Into the Super Bowl? Check Out These Fun Ideas for Families in NYC

By Danielle Ramos

Sensory-Friendly Spots at NYC Airports for Kids & Families: Illustration of a family going to the airport

Getaways

6 Calm and Unique NYC Airports Sensory-Friendly Spots for Kids & Families

By Soe Kabbabe

Cute, Easy, and Doable Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets for Kids: Little boy making Valentine's Day gift baskets

9 Cute, Easy, and Doable Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets for Kids

By Soe Kabbabe

Pre K student painting in class, looking at the camera and smiling

Daycare & Preschool

3-K and Pre-K Applications Are Now Open in NYC: Apply by Feb. 27, 2026

By Danielle Ramos

Little girls, sisters cooking homemade heart shaped cookies for valentine's day. Holiday for all lovers. Gift, surprize for mom. Red molds, rolling pin, flour, dough.Handmade family, bakery with kids.

Food

Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Mocktails & Snacks

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos