5 Great Whale Watching Tours Near New York City Seeing whales up close can be an awe inspiring and magical experience. Over 13 million people around the world go whale watching every year, which has made it a multi-billion-dollar industry. Whale watching is not only entertaining, but it is also very educational. Through a…
Moms, Are You Getting the Right Health Screenings? Find Out What You Need at Every Age The One Appointment Every Mom Needs to Book NOW Most of us know that annual physicals and age-appropriate screenings are key to staying healthy. But, let’s be honest … between school drop-offs, work meetings, and trying to squeeze…
A Year of Fun: A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Across NYC and Beyond Get out your calendar and plan for a year of fun now with our list of exciting family-friendly events happening over the next 365 days! July Dinosaur Safari Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever…
What to Know About Amazon Prime Day 2025 As an Amazon Prime member, Amazon Prime Day is the happiest time of the year. Once a year, Amazon kicks off summer with savings across its site in over 35 categories, including electronics, kitchen, beauty, apparel, and back-to-school gear. This year marks the longest Prime Day…
New NYC Budget Expands 2K Child Care, Boosts Special Needs Services, and Adds $220M in Child Care Vouchers New York City’s 2026 budget includes major investments in child care, expanding access to 2K programs, special education services, and vouchers for low-income families. Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams reached a budget…
12 Best River Tubing & Lazy River Adventures Near NYC! River tubing in New York is a favorite pastime for many. It is also one of the best ways to cool off on a hot summer day or just get away from the city by floating down a lazy river while enjoying what nature…
Summer Isn’t a Break for Working Parents: Here’s What to Do About It For many kids, summer may mean sleeping in, lazy mornings and no homework. But for parents, especially those balancing full-time jobs, it can be stressful and chaotic, as you feel you’re not giving your kids or job the attention they each…
July 4th Pet Safety: How to Protect Your Dog During the Fireworks Keep your dog safe this July 4th! Earlier this year, New York took a major step forward for animal lovers by officially recognizing pets as family members under state law. This monumental shift reflects what so many of us have known all…
Good+Foundation Gears Up for 25th Anniversary with Big Initiatives for NYC Families For over twenty years, Good+Foundation has been quietly changing the way we tackle family poverty in the United States by combining essentials like diapers and strollers with long-term support for both kids and their caregivers. Founded in 2001 by Jessica Seinfeld under…
There Is No One Right Way to Give Birth If you’ve ever made a birth plan — or even just scrolled through birth stories on social media — you know how easy it is to feel like there’s a “right” way to give birth. In this honest and deeply reassuring excerpt from her new…
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