When Your Mom is Your Nanny
About 25 percent of full-time working moms with children under the age of 5 have a grandparent caring for their children. While convenient, this arrangement is not without its complications. Author Julie Revelant explores the ramifications this relationship raises and how it's affected by generational changes in child raising. (read the story...)
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Overcoming Childhood Obesity: How Parents Have Slimmed Their Kids Down
Child obesity has reached epidemic rates and become one of the leading health concerns in the country, causing heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health complications. While causes and treatment can overwhelm parents, the first line of defense is knowing where and how to begin. Read on for real-life stories of families fighting the weight battle. Plus, consult our list of weight loss camps and programs for kids in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and the rest of the NY metro area. (read the story...)
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Is Your Fussy Baby 'High Need?'
Is your baby fussy and demanding? Does she cry intensely without the ability to self-soothe? Infants with characteristics like these may classify as "high need" babies, a term coined by Drs. William and Martha Sears. Read on for stories of high need babies and tips from the experts on how to tell if your little one falls in this category. (read the story...)
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Parent Support Groups in the New York Metro Area
Getting out and finding other moms to bond with is an invaluable way to deal with a challenging parenting situation. Here are some support groups for parents in the New York Metro Area, including Manhattan; Brooklyn; Queens; Nassau County, Long Island; Suffolk County, Long Island; Westchester County, NY; Rockland County, NY; and Fairfield County, CT. (read the story...)
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Joe the Magic Man
Queens, NY 917-723-0460
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Joe for comedy magic that will amaze and tickle yo...
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Yankee Stadium Tours
Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY 212-YANKEES
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Yankee Stadium Tours, Presented by MasterCard: Tou...
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KENT Prep
194-11A Northern Blvd. Bayside, NY 718-423-5757
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Based upon a model of early immersion in academic ...
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