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Gov. Kathy Hochul made the trip to Garden City to honor Victoria Schneps-Yunis, founder of Life’s WORC and Schneps Media, at Life’s WORC’s headquarters, which was recently renamed the Victoria Schneps-Yunis Building.
From Tears to Cheers: A Toddler Tonsillectomy Success Story By Drew Isserlis Kramer No one needs tonsils. Like the appendix, the two fleshy lumps on both sides of the throat are a vestigial organ, useless body parts of a bygone era. While no longer necessary for human survival, it is thought that the tonsils help the […]
New York Family Recognized for Award Winning Content at 2023 PMA’s The annual Parenting Media Association (PMA) Awards were held this weekend and New York Family, a division of Schneps Media, was honored with 11 awards in Design, Editorial and General Excellence. The New York Family editorial team, led by Executive Director Donna Duarte Ladd and Deputy Editor Jeannine Cintron, along with Art Director Leah Mitch, are proud to be recognized for their hard work in serving New York’s parenting community with award-winning content. See below for the list of awards and judges’ commentary for each. Best E-Newsletter Gold: New…
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11 Books About Kids With Disabilities: PreK to Young Adult Representation is so important in books, especially for kids looking for guidance and inspiration. Kids want to be able to see themselves in the characters they read about. That’s why we rounded up our top picks for books about children and families with disabilities. These books cover physical and developmental disabilities for all ages, ranging from PreK to young adult. Remember– books are a great way to open up the convo with your kiddos. Talk with them about what they read, what they learned and what they might still have…
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Following Hamas’ attacks in Israel over the weekend, which included the militant group firing thousands of missiles while kidnapping and killing hundreds of civilians, local organizations have stepped up to help — providing financial aid and donating much-needed resources to those in the line of fire. Those looking to donate in support can find…
The results are in: NYC test scores in math and English language arts are improving among students in grades 3 through 8, according to data released by city officials Wednesday.
How to Raise Sex Positive Kids (And Why It’s So Important To) I will never forget the time I found my eight-year-old watching porn. I was in shock at first and had no idea how to handle it, but I swallowed my inhibitions and used the opportunity to open the lines of communication around sex,…
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Choosing a Middle or High School in New York: Helpful Tips & Guide As the parent of a child in high school and another in middle school, I can tell you these are some important years. Your babies have outgrown their baby faces; your children are entering adolescence and soon, adulthood. They have hopes…
Teens First Visit to a Gynecologist Are you wondering when it’s the right time to have “the talk” with your daughter about their first visit the Gynecologist? Or what how to the “right” Gynecologist or maybe wha to share what will happen during a visit. During a recent interview, we spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers,…
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The Benefits of After School Programs: After School + Extra Curricular Listings According to the Afterschool Alliance, kids spend more than 1,200 hours in school every year. While that may seem like a substantial amount of time, school only accounts for 20% of a child’s time. This is why after-school programs and activities are a…
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