Rockland Archives – New York Family

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

America’s 250th Birthday: An NYC Family Guide

By Danielle Ramos

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

Health & Wellness

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

By Danielle Ramos

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

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

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 Hanukkah book for kids, Biscuit's Hanukkah

17 Hanukkah Books for Children of All Ages

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

A teenage brain has a lot going on

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

By Jeannine Cintron

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

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

a woman during teh holiday feeling stressed

Parenting

The Secret to a Less Stressful Holiday: Dr. Claudia Fernandes on Mental Health and Connection

By Danielle Ramos

A happy teen with a gift from a tween and teen gift guide

New York Family Holiday Gift Guide for Tweens and Teens 2025

By Shara Levine

Struggling to Sleep? 10 Sneaky Habits That Could Be Holding You Back

Health & Wellness

Struggling to Sleep? 10 Sneaky Habits That Could Be Holding You Back

By Danielle Ramos

santa

Celebrations

Where to Visit Santa in Westchester, Rockland County, and Bergen County 2025

By Shara Levine

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Celebrations

8 Hanukkah-Themed Gift Ideas 2025

By Shara Levine