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New York State — But Not City — Beaches to Open Friday of Memorial Day Weekend
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in his briefing on Friday, May 15 that beaches will open at 50% capacity in New York the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend. Beaches in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware will be opening that weekend as well. The announcement followed New Jersey Governor Phillip D. Murphy’s plan allowing the Jersey Shore to […]
Six Flags To Reopen Their Safari Drive-Thru
We’re not monkeying around. Six Flags Great Adventure recently announced it will reopen its Safari adventure drive-through for the first time since 2012. Located in Jackson, New Jersey, the decision was made on the heels of NJ Governor Phil Murphy’s executive order permitting drive-through events implementing social distancing guidelines. Six Flags Great Adventure’s Safari operated […]
Kids’ Book Perfectly Describes What It’s Like Living in a Covid-19 World
At the start of 2020, no one could have predicted our lives would be dramatically changed by a single virus in just a few short months. It’s difficult enough to process for adults, but for kids coronavirus can be scary and very confusing. New York City public school teacher and Brooklyn mom of three Kristen […]
Humble Heroes Social Distance Parades Through Staten Island
In a quarantine world, parades are the new party. So the Humble Heroes are bringing the party to kids all over Staten Island, one neighborhood at a time. Pre-lockdown, the Humble Heroes donned superhero costumes and visited children in hospitals to raise their spirits and conjure up some smiles and joy during a difficult time. […]
Your Kids Will Love These Perfect Pantry Pasta Recipes
Constantly seeking out recipe-specific ingredients that may only be used once or twice can be a burden. Instead, keep your home stocked with necessities to simplify dinner prep with dishes made using common household staples. One perfect example: pastas. These recipes for Minestrone Pasta Saute with Ricotta, Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti and Pasta in a Pinch […]
10 Fun and Educational Apps to Keep Kids Learning at Home
As parents face school closures due to the coronavirus, many are anxious about how their kids will continue learning. The “COVID-slump” could become a reality as our kids figure out how to learn at home. Luckily, with technology quite literally at our fingertips, we can keep their juices flowing. Check out Common Sense Media’s recommended list of […]
Parent Mental Health During Quarantine
Parents are juggling working from home, homeschooling the kids, managing kids’ mental health, and trying to figure out their own during social distancing—and all of that adds up to an increase in negative feelings that can be breathtaking. Whether you’ve experienced challenges like depression and anxiety in the past or this situation is bringing feelings […]
NYC Health Department Warns Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome
Fifteen cases compatible with this syndrome have been identified in children in New York City hospitals. If you suspect your child has symptoms of this illness, her doctor should immediately refer you to a pediatric infectious disease specialist. Officials announced that 15 cases compatible with multi-system inflammatory syndrome have been identified in children in New York City hospitals as […]
11 Delicious and Easy Meals in 30-Minutes or Less
For some families, being stuck at home right now is a time to experiment with new recipes. For others, quarantine life more about sticking to tried-and-true flavors. Either way, quick dinners the whole family will love are key, especially when social distancing means the kids are constantly circling the kitchen with nowhere else to go. […]
