Westchester 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

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

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

By Soe Kabbabe

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Things to Do with Kids

8 Fun Valentine’s Day Events Across Westchester

By Shara Levine

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

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

Brother and sister exchanging red envelops for lunar new year

Culture & Attractions

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in Westchester

By Shara Levine

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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

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

Cute boy with type 1 diabetes taking an insulin shot in the stomach.

Rockland

Type 1 Diabetes Isn’t Always Obvious: Signs, Testing & Support

By Danielle Ramos

Unprotected and angry alone girl on a sofa in dark environment at home, depicting child sexual abuse

Rockland

Awkward but Essential Conversations to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

By Elizabeth Clemants

Dining room at Van Cortlandt Manor, part of the American Revolutionary Trail in Westchester

Culture & Attractions

Discover the American Revolutionary Trail in Westchester with Your Kids

By Danielle Ramos

Two children sit on grass in a forest; one reads a "Scout Field Book" while the other looks through binoculars, enjoying nature.

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Amazing Westchester Day Camps

By New York Family

Things to do in Westchester. Temple of Love at Untermyer Public Park in Yonkers, New York, just north of Manhattan.

Free & Cheap Activities

8 Family-Friendly, Easy Things to Do in Westchester: A Local’s Guide

By Soe Kabbabe

Woman counting money, representing the 2026 New York child tax credit

New York’s Child Tax Credit Just Got Bigger: What That Means for Your Family

By Danielle Ramos

Intergenerational family celebrating in their kitchen.

Queens

Black History Month 2026: Great Events in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester

By Shara Levine