Western New York Family Magazine

06/17/2026

The votes are in!!! Meet Iris, the Humboldt Penguin at the Aquarium of Niagara!

The public has spoken, and the Aquarium of Niagara’s 26th successfully reared Humboldt penguin chick will be named Iris. The new name pays homage to a Beloved WNY Band.

06/12/2026

TOY RECALL ALERT!!

06/08/2026

Learn how art is helping transform the Scott Bieler Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf Behavioral Health into a space for healing.

Erie County’s Child Advocacy Center (CAC), a place where children and families impacted by abuse receive support and care, opened its doors to the community through an interactive art experience designed around healing, creativity, and connection.

06/05/2026

The Aquarium of Niagara has welcomed a new penguin chick and is inviting the public to help choose her name!

A new penguin chick recently hatched at the Aquarium of Niagara, and the public can help choose her name. Voting takes place from June 5-14 and all four finalist names celebrate women and cultural icons with ties to Niagara Falls and WNY.

06/05/2026

Technology has created a new kind of “digital stress” for parents. Between smart devices, school apps, and social media, we feel expected to be available 24/7. That can hurt mental health. Here are some steps that can help protect your well-being. https://www.wnyfamilymagazine.com/raising-digital-kids-dinged-to-death-the-hidden-mental-load-/

Technology has created a new kind of “digital stress” for parents. Between smart devices, school apps, and social media, we feel expected to be available 24/7. That can hurt mental health. Here are some steps that can help protect your well-being.

06/04/2026

Important information from the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH).

06/04/2026

GIVEAWAY ALERT - We are giving away a One Day Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children) to African Lion Safari with an overnight stay at the Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre! Visit https://www.wnyfamilymagazine.com/enter-to-win/giveaway-page_1 and enter for your chance to win. Entry Deadline is Tuesday, June 23rd!

05/28/2026

Get ready for a Truckload of fun at the New York Power Authority's Touch A Truck and Family Safety Fair on June 13th at the Niagara Power Vista!

The New York Power Authority will hold its annual Touch-A-Truck event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Dozens of official and heavy equipment vehicles will be displayed outside the Niagara Power Vista at the Niagara Power Project.

05/28/2026

NEW EPISODE ALERT!
The June 2026 Episode of "The Western New York Family Magazine Podcast" has dropped!
Summer Camp season has arrived. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience for your child, we’ll tell you why Camp Turner is just the place for them!
Also, access to child care is one of the top barriers to keeping parents in the work force. We’ll talk to our friends at Child Care Resource Network about two New York State programs that could help both families and businesses.
And, start your engines…we’re heading to the New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Vista for a preview of their annual Touch A Truck and Family Safety Fair!
You can listen at https://wnyfamilymagazinepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
You can also find us on:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2IJBPN1Vyi1RbbuCqn7gVm
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-western-new-york-family-magazine-podcast/id1823538093

05/27/2026

Join our friends at Child Care Resource Network for the Grand Opening of North Buffalo's Baby Cafe on June 10th!