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15 Books for All Ages to Celebrate Women’s History Month While every day is a chance to celebrate the achievements of inspiring women, Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8th offer a special opportunity to reflect on the groundbreaking contributions women have made throughout history. We’ve shaped the world in countless…
Illegal Weed Stores in NYC: The Dangers for Kids Inside a new convenience store in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, are shelves of Starburst, M&Ms and other standard candy fare. On shelves next to the candy are envelopes of similar sweets and snacks, except these “treats” aren’t what you think. They’re infused with CBD, a chemical…
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For nearly a decade, state Assemblymember Michael Benedetto has embarked on a legislative effort to eliminate tackling in youth football for ages 12 and under, and shift toward non-contact flag football. Responses to the bill over that time — and the possibility of scaling back full-contact and tackling in youth football — have set off…
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March Cover Bethany Braun-Silva At New York Family, we have the privilege of meeting all types of parents. It is an inspiring job; it is impossible not to learn and take in everyone’s story that we share. We also attend many events, talks, and summits because, as most parents know, parenting has many layers. Frankly,…
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The Best New York Charter School Guide 2023 Many forms of education are available in New York and if you are considering a Charter School for your child, you are not alone. Charter schools have impressive methods for teaching and connecting with their students, which is one of the reasons they are one of the…
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Purim Events for Families 2024 Purim will be celebrated on March 23rd this year and it is time for families to come together as you commemorate the saving of the Jewish people from Haman. If you are looking for family-friendly events to do with the kids, we’ve got a list of of activities that will be hosted in and around the city! Click on a region to jump to events near you! Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Staten Island Long Island Rockland/Bergen Manhattan Grand Hamantash Bake & Masquerade Complete Playground, 30 Broad St., Lower Manhattan Sunday, March 17, 1:30 – 3:30…
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School Safety: NYC Public School Doors to be Locked, Security Equipment Installed New security features are coming to New York City public schools in an effort to combat rising incidents of gun violence and other school safety concerns. Last Thursday, the city’s Panel for Educational Policy (PEP), voted to award Long Island based tech company…
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How To Safely Store e-Bikes and e-Scooters: Tips for Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries Almost everywhere you look in NYC, someone uses an e-bike or e-scooter. Despite their popularity among New Yorkers of all ages, these devices contain lithium-ion batteries that have caused a recent rash of raging, damaging—and in some cases deadly-–fires around the city. You…
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Why Do Kids Get Nosebleeds? An Expert Weighs In On How to Curb Them Nosebleeds are a common issue, especially in kids and especially in the cold, dry winter months. But even knowing this, it can be scary to find that your kid has a bloody nose. While many nosebleeds are one-off problems, other kids…
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What You Need to Know About the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act For most women, pregnancy is tough on the body. And for many expectant moms, being at work can add to that discomfort. From uncomfortable seating to inflexible hours, the typical workplace isn’t designed with pregnant women in mind. But that’s changing, as employers…
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