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Enjoy a staycation close to home. There’s no place quite like New York City. From the vibrant nightlife to the unique culture, the city is a melting pot for fun and entertainment. However, everyone could use a break from the hustle and bustle of the city sometimes. Traveling with children is no easy feat,…
This Magical Family-Friendly Resort Is Less Than 3 Hours from NYC The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort has family-friendly activities for all ages. When I wanted to escape New York City and spend time with my family, I wasn’t quite sure where to go. I had already discovered most of the East Coast, from…
Best Horseback Riding Lessons In and Around New York City The best horseback riding classes in NYC are City Island Stables, Riverdale Stables, GallopNYC, Jamaica Bay Riding Academy, Blue Spruce Farms, and Kentucky Riding Stables. These amazing horse riding lessons offer the best guided trail rides, horsemanship, summer camps, and the best private and…
Don’t Forget These Camp Must-Haves: Smart Packing Tips from The Fresh Air Fund’s Lisa Gitelson When preparing to send your child off to sleepaway camp, it’s natural to focus on the essentials like bug spray, sneakers, and extra socks. But sometimes, it’s the less obvious, more personal items that can make the biggest difference…
Check Out NYC’s First-Ever Video Game Festival If your kid is a gamer, they may be in for a great week (and summer)! This weekend, New York City is throwing its very first Video Game Festival, and it’s free. The festival will bring together various gaming-centered activities, from esports tournaments and hands-on game demos…
Inflation Refund Checks Are Coming to NYC Parents in October, Plus New Child Tax Credit Increase! There’s good news for NYC parents with inflation refund checks and a new child tax credit plan! Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced two major changes that will put money back into the hands of New York families: new…
New York Mother’s Day Gift Guide Let’s face it, it’s impossible to thank your mom for all she does. The list is endless and includes everything from kissing boo boos at the playground to breaking up fights while simultaneously driving a minivan to remembering favorite foods and in which shapes to cut them. Mom…
7 New NYC Public Schools to Open This Fall! There is big news for NYC families: This fall, seven brand-new public schools, a mix of elementary, middle and and high schools, will be opening across the city, and they’re not your typical classrooms. These new schools will be spread across four boroughs, including Bronx,…
A Parent’s Year-Round Guide: Our Annual Guide 2024-2025 is now out! Parenting in NYC is like no other, and we get that. While it certainly has its challenges, raising a family here comes with some major benefits too. We get year-round access to some of the best attractions, events, activities and fun that simply…
Macy’s Flower Show Is in Full Bloom View beautiful flower show sculptures as you shop the iconic store. If you’ve got spring fever, you may find yourself craving the warm weather and beautiful florals that decorate New York City’s green spaces as the season approaches. While we wait for temperatures to rise and buds…
