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Book is great intro to yoga for kids
New & Noteworthy: If you enjoy the benefits of yoga, share them with your child with a wonderful new picture book by Taeeun Yoo. Read more…
Boys will be… silly
Death by Children: A sleepover birthday party full of 11-year-old boys goes hilariously awry when our columnist pulls out the Silly String. Read more…
Remembering the Hindenburg: Book recalls disaster
Kids, ages 7 to 12, will learn about this historic airship’s final voyage in the book “Surviving the Hindenburg,” by Larry Verstraete. Read more…
Discipline and your young child
Family Health: Our expert offers important tips on teaching your child acceptable behavior. Read more…
AudraRox, Rocknoceros sing about our solar system
New & Noteworthy: Recess Music’s latest CD has brought together over a dozen artists to perform songs about the Earth and our celestial neighbors that are both educational and entertaining. Read more…
Advice to help your little camper adjust to being away from home. Read more…
Music appreciation starts young
Letter from College: Kids may love today’s pop and rock stars, but having an understanding of classical music can make today’s music even more enjoyable. Read more…
Babies: Preserve your most-loved pieces of apparel in a quilt that you’ll use again and again. Read more…
Families jam together with new music series, Fama Jama Sing Song. Read more…
Play in the rain
New & Noteworthy: The microfleece-lined rain boots from Keen will have your child jumping for joy when the April showers arrive. Read more…
More resources on gun safety
Loss & Grieving: These sources can provide more information on gun safety. Read more…
Loss & Grieving: How to make sure your child is safe when away from home. Read more…
My kid loves junk food!
Parents Helping Parents: Tips on teaching your child to enjoy eating healthy foods. Read more…
Good Sense Eating: Getting your child on a healthy diet doesn’t have to be a battle with these heart-healthy — and yummy — foods. Read more…
Teens in crisis: Affluent homes aren’t immune
Teens: Psychologist Madeline Levine finds the best things in life are free in her book “The Price of Privilege.” Read more…
Featured Event: Head to the Cobble Hill Cinema for a showing of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Read more…
Loss & Grieving: What is an estate plan, do you need one, and how often should you review it? Read more…
Featured Event: An everyday trip to Pop Up City turns into a madcap romp through the jungles of Mexico in the Pop Ups’ latest show, “Radio Jungle,” at Littlefield performance and art space on April 22. Read more…
All about our earth
Pre-Schoolers: Children, attending preschool through middleschool, with an interest in the Earth should read “B is for Blue Planet,” by Ruth Strother. Read more…
Healthy Living: Flowers and budding trees may be beautiful to look at, but they send pollen into the wind, which can lead to itchy, watering eyes and a running nose for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. Read more…
Staten Island: Dragon parades, puppet shows and a Great Tree Walk are just the tip of the cool iceberg as Tompkinsville Park invites the whole family to celebrate at the planet’s largest environmentally-friendly party! Read more…
Earth rocks: Teach your children how to be good stewards of our planet
Your whole family is invited to the celebration at Grand Central Terminal April 20 and 21. Read more…
Featured Event: Step right up, folks, the fair has come to town! Read more…
Budget birthday ideas
Kids love birthday parties, but parents don’t always love the price tag. Here are some ways to give your child a great celebration, at a lower price. Read more…
Stop struggling with the juggling
Here are some tips on how to balance family, work, friends, and personal time, so you’re less stressed. Read more…
The positive side of dyslexia
Dyslexia: Dyslexia has been thought of as a burden or a weakness, but now, experts are starting to realize that the so-called disability also has its own inherent set of abilities. Read more…
Featured Event: Disney Channel’s “Phineas and Ferb” comes to life on the St. George Theater’s stage. Read more…
Dad Stuff: One dad’s thoughts on why babies put up such a fight when trying anything new. Read more…
He’s high, and you’re feeling low
Our Relationships: This is one of the hardest couple’s issues to deal with and it can be a long process, with many disappointments. Read more…
Registry madness: Mom-to-be and grandma shop for baby
Babies: Which new baby items are worth buying? This mom looks to her own mother and other moms for advice about what is useful and what’s a waste of money. Read more…
Staten Island Zoo invites families to help celebrate their spider monkey, Grandpa, on April 14. Read more…
Reflecting on Hiroshima: High school poet touches hearts
Education: Poet and high school student Dionne Muyalde was selected to be among the top 10 finalists of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs’ Poetry for Peace contest for her poem about atomic bomb survivors. Read more…
Children’s reunification fantasies
Divorce & Separation: The idea of a parent leaving is difficult and painful for a child. In the hope of keeping the marriage intact, a child could cause situations that he thinks could keep the family together. Here are some tips to ease children through the transition. Read more…
Babies: Fun number facts about infants. Read more…
Special Needs: Match your special-needs child’s interests and needs to a camp that’s right for him. Choose from agriculture camps, theatre programs and more! Read more…
Sports: Some injuries your little ball player sustains now could lead to a need for surgery later in life. Here are some tips on how to help your child avoid injuries while they enjoy youth baseball. Read more…
Growing Up Online: Here are some ways to help your family detox from tech habits and reconnect with themselves and each other. Read more…
Lions and Tigers and Teens: How to encourage your teen to be independent and empowered, and you will pave a smooth transition to school away from home. Read more…
‘Stellaluna’ returns on DVD
New & Noteworthy: Classic story is brought to life through animation on Scholastic’s newly released DVD. The movie features songs and an innovative read-along function. Read more…
Media: Cheers to New York Parenting Media, which won nine awards for excellence from the Parenting Media Association! Read more…
Featured Event: Patterns, patterns, everywhere. Children explore the wonderful world of circles, squares, triangles, shapes, and patterns that fill our world at the Brooklyn Museum on April 7 and 8, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Read more…
Autism: There are plenty of simple ways you and your children can improve the life of someone with autism — and their families. Read more…
Featured Event: Families are invited to make art projects on weekend at the Wave Hill public garden and cultural center in April. Read more…
‘Mirror’ reflects movie
New & Noteworthy: If your kid gets a kick out of the new film, “Mirror, Mirror” — loosely based on the Snow White fairy tale — you might get her to practice her reading skills by encouraging her to pick up the movie-inspired chapter book. Read more…
Featured Event: Show brings American characters to life through shadow puppets. Read more…
Striking ‘Yellowgold’:
Featured Event: How does a mellow-yellow-fellow from the sun, named Gustafer Yellowgold, celebrate Earth’s holidays? Find out at the far-out, multimedia release party for the “Gustafer Yellowgold’s Year in the Day” DVD and CD set, on April 1 at 11 am at the 92YTribeca. New songs from the DVD will be performed live by Yellowgold creator Morgan Taylor and his band. Read more…
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