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Bronx Times

Bronx Zoo’s ‘Name a Roach’ returns for Valentine’s Day

Shot of an old ship in New York Harbor, depicting the NYC Revolutionary Trail.

NYC Revolutionary Trail Launches June 2026: A Free AR Walking Tour for Families

By Danielle Ramos

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.

How to Calm an Autistic Child During Meltdowns and Burnout

By Sharon Kaye O’Connor, LCSW

A new TJ Maxx store is opening at Herald Square, at 34th street looking at Broadway street (left) and Avenue of the Americas (right), with many pedestrians walking (and some standing), as well as traffic on Broadway (including taxi cabs.)

TJ Maxx Is Opening a Massive New Store in Herald Square

By Danielle Ramos

Adorable Quiet Play Ideas for Kids That Encourage Calm, Creativity & Confidence: Little girl making bracelets with rubber bands

12 Adorable Quiet Play Ideas for Kids That Encourage Calm, Creativity & Confidence

By Soe Kabbabe

See the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill on a Massachusetts road trip

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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

Things to Do with Kids

15 Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in NYC

By Danielle Ramos

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

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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

Free & Cheap Activities

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

By Danielle Ramos

Reading books about divorce to kids

10 Books to Help Kids Cope with Divorce

By Jeannine Cintron

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Bronx Times

Bronx Zoo hosts career fair for more than 500 youths interested in working in zoos and aquariums

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

Culture & Attractions

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

By Soe Kabbabe

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

Things to Do with Kids

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

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

Kids, students and play with blocks in classroom for learning, problem solving and creative activity. Children, toys and floor for education game, puzzle solution and motor growth in kindergarten, new Bronx charter school, Strive Charter School

This New Bronx Charter School Will Be Open 12 Hours a Day

By Danielle Ramos

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Things to Do with Kids

8 Fun Valentine’s Day Events Across Westchester

By Shara Levine

Merenguando en Familia Winter Break Family Day: Illustration of the Dominican Republic flag

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Merenguando en Familia Winter Break Family Day: Fiesta, Latin Traditions & Dominican Culture

By Soe Kabbabe