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In our magazine, website, and live events, New York Family aims to help parents raise their kids and enjoy life in New York City and beyond!
In our magazine, website, and live events, New York Family aims to help parents raise their kids and enjoy life in New York City and beyond!
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We checked in with an expert on colic tips and how parents can help with the fussiness and also support both baby and their mental health.
We checked in with an expert on colic tips and how parents can help with the fussiness and also support both baby and their mental health.
Find out where you can watch some spectacular fireworks in NYC for the 4th of July this year to make this summer holiday even better!
Find out where you can watch some spectacular fireworks in NYC for the 4th of July this year to make this summer holiday even better!
Makeover your space with a few coats of paint for a brighter home, room by room. Here are some DIY home improvement ideas to upgrade your home.
Makeover your space with a few coats of paint for a brighter home, room by room. Here are some DIY home improvement ideas to upgrade your space.
As New York City works its way to fully reopening, there are so many free things to do with your entire family. Check out Little Island NYC, Highline, and more!
Get ready for summer with these amazing free things to do in New York City! You can have loads of fun without worrying about emptying your wallet.
Drop in at the new CAMP store in Columbus Circle!
Get ready to have a colorful and creative experience at the new CAMP store location in Columbus Circle opening in July!
Grabbing a book for your kids to read during the summer is a great way to keep them learning and engaged while school is out! We put together a list of summer reading books that are perfect for kids of all ages!
Keep your kids creative juices flowing this summer by choosing a great book for them to read from our summer reading list tailored for all ages!
The Department of Education announced that it will be offering travel reimbursements to families of students with disabilities or those who are experiencing homelessness for them to get to their Summer Rising programs. Article from amny
The Department of Education will pay for car services and taxis families of students with disabilities or experiencing homelessness use to get to Summer
Choosing a school for your kids is no easy task, which is why we have an overview of what to expect from private schools in NYC and their admission process.
Choosing a school for your little one is no easy task.That’s why we have an overview of what you can expect from private schools in NYC.
We know that while road trips can be intense, especially with younger kids, this time together will be part of the fabric of our children's memories.
We know that while road trips can be intense, especially with younger kids, this time together will be part of the fabric of our children’s memories.
Get ready for another awesome weekend! Go explore the new CAMP store on Columbus Circle, take a trip to the pool, or bring your family to see the spectacular 4th of July fireworks!
Here's your awesome New York kids weekend planner: All the very best things to do virtually or in a social distancing setting for families: July 2-4.
Watching movies is always fun, but watching them outside makes for an even better experience! We've rounded up some of the best drive-ins and movie series events in NYC for you and your family to attend!
What better activity do to this summer than go see some outdoor movies in NYC! We've rounded up some of the best places to watch your favorite films!
Summer day trips are perfect for families who would like to explore new places and take part in different activities! Here are a few places near NYC that are perfect to travel to this season!
Summer is the best time to take day trips with the family and get away the big apple! Not sure where to go? Here is a list of great summer day trips to take!
Want to keep your kids cool this summer but don't want the hassle of packing for the beach? Here are some of the best kiddie pools you can buy this year!
While pools and beaches are great during the summer so are kiddie pools. Here are a few kiddie pools perfect for city life or if you have a small yard.
Check out some of the top swimming lakes near NYC that are perfect for you and your family to visit!
Top Swimming Lakes Near NYC These 13 top swimming lakes near NYC are a great way to soak up the sun if you’re looking to try something new this summer. With COVID-19 restrictions slowly being lifted, these lakes are perfect for a day getaway, weekend, or even a week with many attractions for visit...
The new school year is approaching, and it's time for parents to start deciding where to send their kids in the fall. If you're considering a public school, here is some helpful information about what NYC public schools will be focusing on this year.
The school year is approaching which means it's time decide where to send your kids in the fall! Learn about what you can expect from public schools in NYC.
Concerts were something that many people missed going to last year. Now that restrictions are lifting, more summer concerts are returning! Take some time to attend any of these family-friendly summer concerts in NYC!
Make this summer more memorable for your kids by taking them to a family-friendly summer concerts! You're kids will have a blast dancing and singing the day away!
Education advocacy groups have sent a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio asking for pre-k special education teachers' salaries to be raised to help with a staff shortage. Article from amny
Just under 100 education advocacy groups sent a joint letter last week asking Mayor Bill de Blasio to fix the city's shortage of preschool special education
Remote learning was both stressful and memorable for many parents. Read about what one parent will miss the most about being remote now that kids in NYC are going back in person.
In the spirit of being grateful for what I do have and not what could've been, here is what I will miss about remote life
Berry picking season is among us! Learn more about different pick-your-own activities offered at farms around NYC! Check out Glover Farms, Demarest Farms, and more!
Strawberries & blueberries &and more, oh my! Pick out some of your favorite fruits at these places that offer berrying near New York City!
Sometimes it can be hard to get time off to bring your kids on vacation however, there are some alternative solutions. We have put together a list of family-friendly hotels that are perfect for a staycation in NYC! Check out Skyline Hotel NYC, The Peninsula New York, and more!
If parents don't have time to take their kids on a vacation getaway, there are some alternatives. Check out family friendly hotel pools that are perfect for a staycation!
Bubble tea is a sweet treat loved by many New Yorkers and there are a plethora of different shops located around NYC! We researched and found some of the best bubble tea shops to check out this summer! Stop by Yaya Tea Garden, Tea and Milk, and more!
The 10 Best Bubble Tea Shops in NYC New York loves bubble tea, the Taiwanese sweet-milk-and-tea-based drink, and the city is saturated with bubble tea shops. However, bubble tea is not just a drink; it’s culture, and if you love this tea or want to indulge in it for the first time, then we...
The new monthly child tax credits will be starting this month, but many parents still have questions. We spoke with a Director from SaverLife to discuss how this child tax credit will work.
The child tax credit, of the American Rescue Plan signed by President Biden this past March, starts on 7/15. Here are expert tips on how it works.
Grabbing a book for your kids to read during the summer is a great way to keep them learning and engaged while school is out! We put together a list of summer reading books that are perfect for kids of all ages!
Keep your kids creative juices flowing this summer by choosing a great book for them to read from our summer reading list tailored for all ages!
Kids love to spend time outside during the summer, which is why having the proper shoes for each activity is essential! We have rounded up some of the best summer shoes for NYC parents to buy their kids! Check out Teva, Native Shoes, Stride Rite, and more!
Summer is here. Here are 5 summer shoes that are perfect for the kids whether they are climbing rocks or splashing at the beach.
Drop in at the new CAMP store in Columbus Circle!
Get ready to have a colorful and creative experience at the new CAMP store location in Columbus Circle opening in July!
Water Playgrounds are the best places for kids to stay cool in the concrete jungle this summer. Here are some of the best playgrounds in New York City!
Water Playgrounds are the best places for kids to stay cool in the concrete jungle this summer. Here are some of the best playgrounds in New York City!
The rise in moms' drinking has become a topic of conversation, especially since the start of the pandemic. Psychologists and experts on alcohol dependency discuss how this started and how to stop it. Article from Parents
We've seen the memes and the TikToks, but what is really behind the seeming rise in moms drinking, especially during the pandemic? We spoke to psychologists and experts in alcohol dependency for insight into the cause of this oft-ignored problem and how to stop it.
An amazing baby carrier is an important gear piece! That is why we have done the research and rounded up the top baby carriers, slings, and wraps that are perfect for NYC parents! Check out ERGO, Weego Baby Carrier, and more!
A baby carrier is an important gear piece. We research and rounded up the top baby carriers, slings, and wraps that are perfect for NYC parents!
We know that while road trips can be intense, especially with younger kids, this time together will be part of the fabric of our children's memories.
We know that while road trips can be intense, especially with younger kids, this time together will be part of the fabric of our children’s memories.
We checked in with an expert on colic tips and how parents can help with the fussiness and also support both baby and their mental health.
We checked in with an expert on colic tips and how parents can help with the fussiness and also support both baby and their mental health.
In a sign that New York is at full-on 'open' mode NYC's outdoor pools will reopen Saturday, June 26th.
Summer is near and NYC public (outdoor) pools open on 6/26th and we are sharing some of our favorite free pools to visit with the kids this summer!
Makeover your space with a few coats of paint for a brighter home, room by room. Here are some DIY home improvement ideas to upgrade your home.
Makeover your space with a few coats of paint for a brighter home, room by room. Here are some DIY home improvement ideas to upgrade your space.
As New York City works its way to fully reopening, there are so many free things to do with your entire family. Check out Little Island NYC, Highline, and more!
Get ready for summer with these amazing free things to do in New York City! You can have loads of fun without worrying about emptying your wallet.
What Is Juneteenth? How to Explain the History of the Holiday to Kids
This year, teach your family about Juneteenth so you can join in this annual celebration of the independence of the Black community for years to come.
New York City families will now be able to get $132 a month in food benefits per child for each month enrolled in full remote learning, and an additional $82 a month for every month they participated in blended learning. Article from amny
New York City families will now be able to get $132 a month in food benefits per child for each month enrolled in full remote learning, and an additional $82
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Ballet Academy East (BAE) presents New Online Summer Programs! Summerdance Camp for ages 3-8 | Summer Classes for ages 18 months and up ✨BAE ONLINE SUMMERDANCE CAMP✨ brings all the joy and creativity of our program into your home! Designed to foster imagination and inspire a love of the arts, the curriculum includes dance, art, drama, cooking, and much more. ✨BAE ONLINE SUMMER CLASSES✨ will keep your children active, learning, and excited about dance! ENROLL TODAY! ➡️ http://balletacademyeast.com/summer-programs/ *Class size is limited. Free trial classes available between now and June 21st!
Meet the Directors and teams from the best Summer Day and Sleep Away Camps, this Saturday and Sunday at our New York City Camp Fairs. FREE To attend. Register Today at https://www.newyorkfamily.com/camp-fairs/registration/ #summercamp #daycamp #sleepawaycamp #stemcamp #sportscamp #artscamp #summerfun 92Y Camps Advantage Day Camps NYC Asphalt Green Battery Park City Bank Street Summer Camp Basketball City Blue Rill Day Camp Bonjour NY Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp Camp Bauercrest Camp Caribou Camp Cayuga Camp JORI Camp Quinebarge Camp Ramaquois Coleman Country Day Camp Camp Tioga Camp Twelve Trails Camp Waziyatah Dwight Summer Camp Challenge Camp Camp Regis Applejack Day Camp In The Park Frost Valley YMCA Deer Mountain Day Camp Downtown United Soccer Club Ethical Culture Fieldston School French Woods Sports and Arts Center French Woods Camp Gate Hill Day Camp The Pixel Academy Incarnation Camp and Conference Center Independent Lake Camp Shibley Day Camp Kents Hill Sports Camp Kutsher's Sports Academy NORY YMCA Camp Hi-Rock Pocono Springs Camp Riverside Park Conservancy Spring Lake Day Camp Steve & Kate's Camp Summer at St. Bart's The Nature Place Day Camp Woodmont Day Camp Coleman Country Day Camp Farm & Wilderness Camps Greenwood Trails Summer Camp Camp Settoga + JCC Day Camps Pinemere Camp The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine
Sponsored Scoop: Camp Settoga + JCC Day Camps offer campers ages 4-12 room to grow, explore, and discover outdoor adventure! Daily activities include aquatics, sports, arts, culinary, and much more. Lunch and snack included. Transportation provided from the UWS, UES, Chelsea, Harlem, and lower Manhattan. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2L0D4l6
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Your summer of adventure starts this June at Camp Settoga + JCC Day Camps! Only 25 minutes from the GW Bridge. New York City campers 4-12 will grow, explore, and discover outdoor adventure on 21-lush acres in Pomona, NY. Air-conditioned transportation, towel service, lunch, and snack included. Book your tour today: http://bit.ly/2UHOU3C.
Sponsored Scoop: Warm up this winter with the latest video from The British International School of New York. More than a school, it's an education. #notjustforbrits www.bis-ny.org/
Sign up for our FREE Camp Fair this weekend. Research the best resources and find the best camps for your child. Basis Independent Manhattan 795 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025 December 9, 2018 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
We’re with The Craft Studio learning some Thanksgiving crafts 🦃
What makes Dwight School Preschool special? Join us for an Open House to see our personalized approach to educating students in action! Meet our highly qualified, caring teachers on the day of your choice: Oct. 23, 24, and Nov. 14, 27, 28, 9-10:30 am. Dwight School: Dedicated to igniting the spark of genius in every child! Learn more at https://www.dwight.edu
Wanna make cute Halloween crafts? The Craft Studio has great ideas 🎃
We’re live with Chef Jeff Mauro for back-to-school cooking hacks, tips, and recipes 🍒
We’re live with Andrea Speir, the founder of Speir Pilates!!!
Summer is Almost Here, And We Have the Perfect Summer Adventure Camp for kids @Camp Maritime! Starting June 25 to Aug.31. This all water summer camp is for children ages 7 - 14. Located at a private dock and practice facility located in Sheepshead Bay, Camp Maritime will provide an academic youth development and leadership program, blending nautical activities, science, wellness, nutrition, and fun. The curriculum is written specifically for NYC, led by Noah Diary, President of Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse. Tuition covers a nine-hour day; two organic, local gourmet meals daily; all-day hydration; exercise; STEM lessons; field trips and equipment. Register Today! www.campmaritime.com/register or call (718) 332–4859
We’re live with Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life!!
Watch your child’s confidence soar to new heights at Camp Settoga + JCC Day Camps while mastering this vertical playground with a 50-foot climbing wall and a 16-element high ropes course. Against the tree-lined backdrop of Harriman State Park, campers learn team-building strategies and form bonds of trust with peers. Register now: https://goo.gl/6db3NV
We’re back with The Craft Studio for another DIY how-to!!! 🎨
We want to share the love of camp with all of our New York Family readers. Celebrate 100 days 'til the start of camp with us! Register for Camp Settoga now through Friday, March 23 and save $100. Use code 100DAYS. Details: https://goo.gl/YtCGE8
We’re live with The Craft Studio on the UES learning how to make some DIY Easter crafts! 🐣 🐰
We’re here with the curator of Unseen Oceans at the American Museum of Natural History, John Sparks!!
We’re here with Siri Daly (of the Today Show) discussing her new book, Siriously Delicious!
We’re live with The Craft Studio on the UES, where they’re showing us how to make three easy Valentine’s Day crafts 💕
We’re LIVE with The Craft Studio learning how to make adorable ornaments for the tree this year! 🎄
We’re live with The Craft Studio learning some cute Thanksgiving DIY crafts for kids! 🦃
We’re live at the The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show!
We're LIVE at The Craft Studio learning how to make oozy, gooey slime pumpkins! 🎃 Check out our website for even more fun Halloween crafts! 👻
We are LIVE at the Goodbye Christopher Robin premiere!
We're LIVE at the #USOpen learning about United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official)'s new children's initiative! 🎾 For more information, visit netgeneration.com!
We're LIVE from Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Midtown to learn about their buzz-worthy new honeybee experience! 🐝
New York Family is a digital platform and a monthly free family lifestyle magazine focused on the interests, needs, and concerns of New York City parents. Our glossy magazine is distributed in Manhattan at more than 1,000 locations–including schools, pediatricians’ offices, retail stores and apartment buildings. Our magazine reaches more than 100,000 parents throughout the city. Our website (www.newyorkfamily.com) is dedicated to the idea that New York City parents and parents-to-be should have a web community they can call their own, with fresh daily content, comprehensive guides and listings, helpful tips and articles. We also send out weekly newsletters filling families in on all the cool happenings around town! Sign up to receive our newsletter here: https://www.newyorkfamily.com/newsletter-sign-up/ New York Family also sponsors a full calendar of events and activities for parents and children, from education seminars to family parties with live bands and every manner of athletic and artistic activities for children. At the heart of our live events menu are two popular programs that that contribute greatly to family life in the city. One is the Blackboard Awards, which honors excellence in local education in every school system—public, independent, charter, and parochial. In separate ceremonies and resource guides, the Blackboard Awards honors schools and principals of excellence as well as great teachers. For more information, and to recommend a school, principal, or teacher, visit www.blackboardawards.com. Our other mega-live event is the annual series of Camp Fairs we produce in conjunction with the American Camp Association of New York. Our Camp Fairs, which are free, afford parents and children a chance to explore the wide diversity of day camps, sleep away camps, and specialty camps out there. If you’re interested in submitting a story to New York Family, please email [email protected], and if you’d be interested in partnering with us, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll be in touch shortly!