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07/12/2022

Adventure Awaits Your Child In Summer 2023 Frost Valley YMCA

Frost Valley YMCA is the premier summer camp located in the heart of New York’s Catskill Mountains with bus stops in Brooklyn and NYC. At Frost Valley YMCA, your camper can participate in sports, arts and crafts, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, canoeing, swimming, singing, storytelling around the campfire, sleeping underneath a canopy of stars, and so much more!

the premier summer camp in the heart of New York’s Catskill Mountains - Adventure Awaits Your Child In Summer Frost Valley YMCA

06/12/2022

Past Forward: The Legacy of Racism in Modern-Day America
With Jeffery Robinson and Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, 4 p.m. ET

Don’t miss this essential talk by Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Ph.D., and Jeffery Robinson, two of the nation’s leading scholars on race, democracy, inequality and criminal justice. Their message: Forging a more equitable society now and in the future requires that the history of race and racism be honestly represented in our nation’s classrooms.

Thanks to University Eye Center and Bard College at Simon's Rock for sponsoring our ParentEd Talks events.

Register here: newyorkfamily.com/ParentEd

05/12/2022

Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: Dec. 9-11 – New York Family

Time to plan your weekend family fun!

Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: December 9-11 The holiday season in NYC is in full swing, and there’s tons of ways to celebrate this weekend! Enjoy a morning of breakfast and ice skating, take part in a yearly tradition with a visit to Macy’s Santaland and check items off your winter bucket ...

03/12/2022

Pretty much sums parenting up!

Every single day.

01/12/2022

Best. Gift. Ever. No assembly required. Light up your Holidays with a 25% Family offer you won’t want to miss!

Blue Man Group is comedy, theatre and rock concert all rolled into one. This wildly popular phenomenon delivers an unforgettable multi-sensory experience.

As three bald and blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, laughter and surprises at every turn. By the end of this spectacular journey, you’ll be saying “I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT JUST HAPPENED BUT I LOOOVED IT.” If you haven’t seen Blue Man Group, you haven’t seen New York.

Don’t miss your opportunity to rock, laugh & celebrate with Blue Man Group!

https://www.blueman.com/new-york/discounts/family

01/12/2022

30/11/2022

Ultimate New York City Family Winter Bucket List 2022-2023

Okay, it's not quite Winter yet, but it is never too soon to plan your Winter Bucket List!

Whether you are a New Yorker or visiting - we have a list for you to check off, to enjoy the Ultimate New York City Family Winter Bucket List 2022

29/11/2022

Instagram vs. Reality: no such thing as picture perfect

A seasonal reminder there’s no such thing as picture perfect.

The holidays are here- it is good to remember that with Instagram vs. Reality: a seasonal reminder that there's is no such thing as picture perfect as

28/11/2022

Raising Critical Thinkers: Media Literacy for the Digital Age
With author Julie Sweeney Bogart
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, 4 p.m. ET

Tech-savvy kids today are constantly awash in an onslaught of unfiltered information. How can parents help them at every stage of development to cultivate an ability to safely explore the world around them with an understanding of how their loyalties and biases affect how they assimilate information and form their beliefs?In this free Dec. 6 ParentEd Talks event, Julie Bogart, author of “The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life,” will draw on her more than 20 years of curriculum development experience to share strategies for parents to coach critical digital literacy skills in their kids.

REGISTER for the free talk today! http://newyorkfamily.com/ParentEd

Thanks to University Eye Center and Bard College at Simon's Rock for sponsoring our ParentEd Talks events.

27/11/2022

The Tiny Dancers Who Make ‘The Nutcracker’ Sparkle

Ahhh these kids work so hard. Lovely profile.

In New York City Ballet’s production this year, the children, most of them new to the show, are back to normal. Pint-size, that is.

23/11/2022

We're turning your Black Friday...BLUE with a limited-time offer! Book tickets to catch the award-winning Blue Man Group live and save up to 50% - the best way to relive the excitement all over again, or share the wonder with someone you love.

https://www.blueman.com/new-york/offers/black-friday

23/11/2022

How to Handle Picky Eaters at the Holiday Table

Raise 🤚 your hand if you have a picky eater!

Are holiday meals stressful for your picky eater? Here's some advice for handling the situation without frustration.

22/11/2022

Winter Family Fair 2022 at the Morgan – New York Family

Celebrate the holiday season at the Morgan’s Winter Family Fair on Sunday, December 11 at 2PM with a day of free family activities included with museum admission; the Morgan is free to children 12 and under.

Celebrate the holiday season at the Morgan's Winter Family Fair Sunday, December 11 at 2PM with a day of free family activities.

21/11/2022

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone in the Family 2022

Check out the New York Family Gift Guide 2022! From toys to mom gifts we got you covered!

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone in the Family 2022 The holidays are amongst us. While we all love to get and give gifts, we also know that being able to choose gifts that work with a kid’s or adult’s vibe as well as budget is essential. And unlike last season, when there was a...

16/11/2022

Finding the right camp for your child this summer can be a daunting task. Let New York Family help by introducing you to 5 amazing Sleepaway camps.

Join us 12/8 at 1pm as our panel of camp directors will introduce their camps and tell you about the fun options in store for your child this summer. After each camp director showcases their camp, attending families will have an opportunity to ask questions pertinent to their camp search in a moderated Q & A session.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/SleepawayWebinar

16/11/2022

RSV, covid and flu are keeping kids out of school — and parents out of work

This article is spot on, our team has had a rotation of sick kids weekly!

A new round of viral infections – flu, RSV, covid and the common cold — is colliding with staffing shortages at schools and daycares to create unprecedented challenges for parents and teachers.

15/11/2022

Don’t Miss Bluey and the Pack in New York! – New York Family

See the Heelers in their first live theater show that everyone in the family can enjoy. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life and stopping by Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 19 and 20.

What do you do when Friday hits and the weekend is finally here? You head to Bluey’s Big Play!

14/11/2022

Exclusive: Michelle Obama Says It’s Up to Parents To Protect Black Children’s Light

Great article FROM Parents with Michelle Obama on protecting Black children's light.

The former First Lady, whose book 'The Light We Carry' comes out November 15, shares parenting lessons for Black families in these challenging times.

11/11/2022

Thanksgiving Events Round Up 2022 – New York Family

Time to plan those Thanksgiving events!

Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday to spend time with family. Check out these Thanksgiving events around New York for the whole family!

10/11/2022

Get in the Holiday Spirit this Fall at Old Westbury Gardens’ Shimmering Solstice! 2022 – New York Family

Head out to Old Westbury Gardens this November and December to see their Shimmering Solstice holiday light show experience!

Head out to Old Westbury Gardens this November and December to see their Shimmering Solstice holiday light show experience!

10/11/2022

New York Special Child - November 2022

For parents with children with special needs, we belong to a group or club; at New York Family, we like to call it a community. Because we have been there, and some of us will be ‘here’ for much longer and know that well-thought-out helpful articles and information are essential on this journey. And in this community, we got your back.

Whether it is understanding Occupational Therapy, Myths about Autism or connecting you with a resource that will provide your child with the tools they need to navigate through their day, we hope you know that we are here for you.

Check out our Fall/Winter Special Child Issue!

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08/11/2022

The Special Child Fall/Winter Edition: Special Needs

Our Special Child Fall/Winter Digital Edition is here!

Whether it is understanding OT, Autism or connecting you with a resource: our The Special Child Issue is here for your Special Needs needa.

03/11/2022

Curious Children, Wise Elders: How Childhood and Elderhood Shape Intelligence and Learning
With Alison Gopnik, Ph.D.
Thursday, Nov.17, 2022, 4 p.m. ET

Drawing on her own cutting-edge scientific research, Alison Gopnik, Ph.D., will reveal fascinating insights into how caregiving relationships in childhood and old age evolve distinctive capacities for cognition. Gopnik will explain how these two developmental life stages are related, and how the relationship between children and grandparents, in particular, is key to human culture.

Thanks to University Eye Center and Bard College at Simon's Rock for sponsoring our ParentEd Talks events.

Register for the talk here: http://newyorkfamily.com/ParentEd

03/11/2022

The How-To Guide to Instagram Marketing for Your Business – New York Family

Since its inception in 2010, Instagram has been one of the fastest-growing social media platforms available. Users create profiles to share images, videos, and reels of their daily life through a simple feed catered to their preferences.

Whether you’re getting ready to launch your business on Instagram or want to make some changes to improve your brand’s image, evaluating your Instagram marketing strategies can help you reach your goals. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to successfully market your business on Instagram and increase your following.

Since its inception in 2010, Instagram has been one of the fastest-growing social media platforms available. Users create profiles to share images, videos, and reels of their daily life through a simple feed catered to their preferences. Whether you’re getting ready to launch your business on Inst...

03/11/2022

One Chip Challenge: the Dangerous TikTok Challenge

Urgh, these Tik Tok challenges never seem to end. We did a piece on the latest challenge as well as some of the popular ones parents should be aware of.

TikTok is at it again with another pointless and dangerous trend- here are the details of the One Chip Challenge: the Dangerous TikTok Challenge

01/11/2022

Flu Season: 8 Tips for Staying Healthy during Flu Season – New York Family

The flu season is here earlier than usual, here are tips on staying healthy this season.

While there’s no way to ensure you won’t get sick this flu season, there are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting sick.

31/10/2022

Frida Kahlo: The Immersive Biography: Immerse Your Family in a Life Well Live – New York Family

Now more than ever, resilience is a huge concern for parents. Wouldn’t it be great for your child to learn about someone who, after contracting polio at the age of six, filled her childhood with swimming, wrestling, and soccer? Someone who attended the most prestigious school in her country at a time when few girls attended school at all? Someone who responded to being severely injured in a car accident by becoming one of the most famous artists the world has ever known?

That someone is Frida Kahlo and, beginning October 28, you can introduce your kids to Frida in a way that engages their imaginations and captures all of their senses.

Frida Kahlo: The Immersive Biography: Immerse Your Family in a Life Well Live Now more than ever, resilience is a huge concern for parents. Wouldn’t it be great for your child to learn about someone who, after contracting polio at the age of six, filled her childhood with swimming, wrestling, and ...

30/10/2022

Why parents should stop freaking out over Halloween candy: 'Kids pick up on diet culture stuff really young'

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"Experts agree we shouldn't use food as a reward, and demonizing candy creates more problems," says one pediatrician.

26/10/2022

The Rink at Rockefeller Center Opens on November 5

Time to go ice skating!

The Rink at Rockefeller Center opens for the season on Saturday, Nov. 5. Channel your inner Olympian at the world-famous rink.

22/10/2022

Zinc? Honey? Ginger? What Actually Helps When You Have a Cold or the Flu?

We all have colds here at Team New York Family (we also have kids!). This article is a nice breakdown of the homemade remedies you may be told to try!

Here’s what we know about some of the most popular remedies that show at least a little promise.

21/10/2022

NYC Migrant Crisis: How Families Are Caring for Their Kids

As a sanctuary city, New York has always welcomed immigrants from countries near and far. But the current crisis can be considered unprecedented-How is the city responding to the crisis?

Officials say migrant families will be at the Staten Island hotels in NYC for at least six to nine months. It's too early to say what will happen after that.

21/10/2022

Fall Activities at American Dream – New York Family

American Dream is the ultimate destination for indoor fun and action-packed attractions for kids of all ages. This fall, you’ll also find tons of special events and activities that will truly be a dream for you and your family.

Fall Activities at American Dream American Dream is the ultimate destination for indoor fun and action-packed attractions for kids of all ages. Home to the DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, Black Light Mini Golf, Angry Bird Mini Golf, Big SNOW, The Rink, SEA LIFE Aquarium, the....

20/10/2022

Join us Tuesday, Nov. 1, for a ParentEd Talks event by award-winning psychologist and researcher Lisa Miller, Ph.D.. Miller will share the surprising neuroscience of spirituality and how to incorporate it in your family life and parenting to enhance grit, optimism, and resilience in our children — and in ourselves. As a special bonus, attendees at this live event will be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

REGISTER for the free talk today! newyorkfamily.com/ParentEd

Thanks to SUNY Optometry and Bard College at Simon's Rock for sponsoring our ParentEd Talks events.

18/10/2022

Non-Fiction Books About the LGBT Community for All Ages 2022

Time to read up with these books!

Here are some great non-fiction books about different aspects of the LGBT community for all ages. Who knows? You might find a new favorite book!

10/10/2022

Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: October 14-17

Check out what is happening this coming weekend!

October is halfway gone! Halloween is getting closer, which means we have a scarily good line up of awesome events for this weekend!

07/10/2022

Dive deeper into the topic of resilient mindsets and behaviors with Dr. Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., and Dr. Robert Brooks, Ph.D., in our ParentEd Talks event on Oct. 12. You’ll learn how your everyday parenting can help your kids learn and grow to live lives full of happiness and success. As a special bonus, live attendees will be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors SUNY Optometry and Bard College at Simon's Rock

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-family-presents-parented-talks-2022-2023-tickets-400971505567

06/10/2022

Where to See Fall Foliage Leaf Peep in New York City 2022

The leaves change later in the city, check out some of our favorite spots where you can see them!

Fall is here, and if you head upstate, you'll notice the leaves are already starting to change. Our updated list has all the best spots to visit!