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    Social Media and Kids Safety: An App-By-App Breakdown of Safety Measures

    Social Media and Kids Safety: An App-By-App Breakdown of Safety Measures Social media is constantly in the news, as well as the safety of kids and how they use it. Here in New York City, Mayor Adams is currently one of the leading voice on the effects of social media on young people’s mental health. Last year, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory stating that “More research is needed to fully understand the impact of social media; however, the current body of evidence indicates that while social media may have benefits for some children and adolescents, there are…
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  • Expert Tips on Feeding Picky Eaters

    Expert Tips on Feeding Picky Eaters Feeding young children is no small feat, especially if they go through a phase where they’ll eat nothing but macaroni and cheese. Children can be notoriously picky, and trying to introduce toddlers to new foods can feel like a Herculean task. It may feel like power struggles over food…
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  • The 14 Best Healthy Snacks for Kids

    Amazing Healthy Snacks for Kids Water bottle, yes. Homework, yes. Snack…maybe. You can turn almost any food into a snack, like the banana on the counter. Yet, there are snacks made just for kids that are healthy and delicious! As parents you want to give your kids the best nourishment to keep them going at…
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  • Pokémon Will Light Up the Empire State Building on Feb. 27

    Pokémon Will Light Up the Empire State Building on Feb. 27 All aspiring Pokémon trainers should catch a glimpse at the Empire State Building next week.  In celebration of Pokémon Day on Feb. 27, the iconic landmark will light up in blue and yellow between sunset and 2 am EST next Tuesday.  The event will…
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  • Sledding Safety Tips for the Kids

    Sledding Safety Tips For parents, if we have a snow-y winter it often means shoveling snow and waking up early to de-ice the windshield. For kids, the season brings more exciting prospects like snowball fights, ice skating and, of course, sledding. While these memory-making pastimes are an important right of passage – maybe now more…
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  • Your Guide to a Remote Snow School Day (and all the fun things to do in the snow!)

    Your Guide to Remote Snow School Day (and all the fun things to do in the snow!) As many parents know, snow days have been a thing of the past since the pandemic. Many parents will be reminded of this today. Expecting an upcoming snowstorm, the Mayor’s office announced on Monday February 12th that all New York schools will be remote in anticipation of the predicted 3 to 5 inches (or more!) in the city and additional inches upstate. While some kids are pros at this remote thing now, you may need to catch up. The good news is schools are prepared…
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  • Connecting with Moms and finding your “people”

    Connecting with Moms and finding your ‘people’ “Parenting is lonely,” they said. By they, I mean everyone I encountered when pregnant with my first son in 2018. Among the many nuggets of unsolicited new-parent advice I received from well-meaning friends, family, and strangers, this one I took to heart. I worried about feeling happy after…
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  • 10 Checklist for First Time Overnight Camp Parents 

    10 Checklist for First Time Overnight Camp Parents Sending your child to overnight camp for the first time is an exciting time for your family and of course, you want it to be a successful summer.  Here are some tips on how you can help make your child’s first year away a great one!  Label everything – If it is going in the trunk, it should be labeled! Camp life means there are a bunch of kids all living together and items are sure to be mixed up from time to time. Making sure to label all items—from clothes to…
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  • Overnight Camp Questions to Ask (and this Weekends *Free* Camp Fairs!)

    5 Overnight Camp Questions a Parent Should Ask When beginning your search for an overnight camp, there are many things to consider before registering your child.  Besides asking questions about safety procedures and the activities offered, there are questions that you won’t necessarily find answers to on a camp’s website yet are important to inquire…
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  • Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events in NYC & Tri-State Area

    Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events in NYC & Tri-State Area Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to spend some quality family time celebrating the season of love. Whether you’re in NYC or exploring the nearby areas, there are fun, family-friendly events all around. We’ve rounded up a list of…

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