Westchester Archives – New York Family

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Things to Do with Kids

Family-Friendly New Year’s Events in Westchester 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

Child smiling sitting while snow tubing out in the snow in Westchester

Things to Do with Kids

Best Snow Tubing Spots Around Westchester

By Danielle Ramos

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

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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

Things to Do with Kids

17 Hanukkah Books for Children of All Ages

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

Blue wrapping paper unrolled with a small paper menorah on top.

Things to Do with Kids

15 Westchester Hanukkah Events for Families 2025

By Shara Levine

Two girls at the top of a hill sitting on a sled

Things to Do with Kids

Where to Go Sledding in Westchester

By Thalia Fernandez 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

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Dine with Santa in Westchester, Rockland County, and Bergen County 2025

By Shara Levine

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Things to Do with Kids

Winter Classes and Activities

By Stacey Ebert

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Parenting

Parenting Through the Holidays After Losing Your Mom

By Danielle Ramos