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Queens Family
Healthy, delish lunch option
New & Noteworthy: New ready-to-eat meal is a lifesaver for time-crunched moms. The tasty, boxed lunch is free of seven common allergens and doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Comment.
For her twinkle toes
New & Noteworthy: Piggy Paint offers new nail polish colors — with their same low odor, non-toxic formula — just in time for sandal season. Comment.
What Memorial Day means to me
A Teen’s Take: It’s important to honor our soldiers who are fighting for our country — and those who died for it. Comment.
A new way to have ‘the talk’
The idea of talking to your kids about sex can be uncomfortable for both you and them. Here are tips on ways to start an open, honest flow of communication, so they’ll come to you when they have questions. Comment.
Creative theater games to spark your child’s imagination
Here’s two great games that will entertain your children and let their imagination soar. Comment.
This dad comes in last
Death by Children: Our columnist confronts his limitations while building his — er, his son’s — race car for the pinewood derby. Comment.
Chasing their dreams
With dedication and determination, two kids made their dancing dreams come true. Comment.
Miracle moms
Three amazing mothers developed rare syndromes while giving birth — and, along with their babies, managed to survive. Here, they share what they’ve learned from their harrowing experiences. Comment.
New mom finds compassion for others
Having a baby helps this columnist develop compassion for her peers and their kids. Comment.
What to do when your child is being bullied
Parents Helping Parents: It’s important for parents to play a role in the resolution of bullying. Comment.
City kids play together in ‘Harmony’
Elementary students are developing their musical talents thanks to the Harmony Program, which offers free classes to under-served kids. Comment.
Motherhood matters: All about moms
Fun facts about moms, pregnancy piercings, giving birth, baby names and more. Comment.
Celebrate mothers of special-needs children
A mother of a special-needs child may not hear “Happy Mother’s Day” as often as other moms do. Comment.
Nate Ball to meet fans at New York Hall of Science
Featured Event: Get ready to invent something! Comment.
Bugging out at zoo
Featured Event: Central Park Zoo hosts a creepy, crawly class on May 19, 2012. Comment.
Is technology a sleep snatcher for your kid?
Latest research indicates that electronics may seriously interfere with your child’s ability to get a good night’s rest. Comment.
Tips for pain-free breastfeeding
Healthy Living: Many new moms want to breastfeed but are afraid to do so after hearing horror stories about the pain. Here is the correct, painless way to breastfeed. Comment.
Wheelchairs and cookies
Kids, delayed or not, have their own ideas when it comes to food. A developmentally delayed child who is a picky eater is just being a kid. Comment.
Role reversal: Teens as caregivers
Lions and Tigers and Teens: Depending on a family’s finances or parents’ schedules, some teens may end up taking care of younger siblings. Comment.
Eating for two
Good Sense Eating: Every mother-to-be wants the best for her baby. Here are the latest nutritional recommendations. Comment.
Sleeping peacefully
Your child’s snoring may lead to behavioral problems later in his life. Comment.
How do you help someone going through a divorce?
Divorce & Separation: When someone you know is getting divorced, there are several ways in which you can help. Comment.
Smell the flowers
Featured Event: This Mother’s Day, make mom happy with a visit to Queens Botanical Garden! Comment.
Laurie Berkner, ‘queen of children’s music’
The singer-songwriter opens up about her success with kindie music and much more. Comment.
Sleeping peacefully
Your child’s snoring may lead to behavioral problems later in his life. Comment.
Ways to organize virtual clutter
Growing Up Online: New social bookmarking sites provide users with different ways to find things they like, organize them in one place and share their “collections” with friends. Comment.
Why the world embraces the Montessori Method
Our expert offers a better understanding of the education philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori at the end of the 19th century, and how it continues to benefit students today. Comments (1).
End bullying with these helpful resources
Bullying is a problem that can be stopped if our community knows what signs to look for — and what to do if it surfaces. Comment.
To each his own
Our Relationships: When you each have different ideas of how to spend vacation, how do you deal with the hurt of not being included in each other’s plans? Comment.
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