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Tips for Child-Proofing Your Home
Whether moving into a new home or simply re-organizing furniture in various rooms of your house, take note of these important child-proofing tips in mind to keep your children safe. (read the story...)

5 Tips for Buying the Right Lawn Mower
If you're thinking of buying a new lawn mower, you first need to know which type of lawn mower will work best for your yard. Here are 5 tips that will help you know which lawn mower to buy, plus some advice on safety features and after-sale service. (read the story...)

10 Tips for an Easy, Quick Move with Children
Moving with young children can be stressful. You have to consider packing toys, books, and clothes, while considering which schools, sports, and dance programs to enroll your children in, many of which have deadlines for you to make your move! If you’re on a time crunch to move before your kids start school, Unpakt, the authoritative voice on moving and online tool to manage your move, has compiled a list of tips to help you and your children make an easier move. (read the story...)

Cleaning Confessional
When you have company coming over to your house, you spend time tidying and cleaning up. How much you tidy up and clean depends on the visitors coming over. Is tidying up for others a bald-faced lie, or does it depend on who's coming over? (read the story...)

Make Your Home Glow for the Holidays
Make your home glow for the holidays. Use these tips and ideas from The American Lighting Association to create holiday lighting that warms up winter and makes decorating for the holidays easier. (read the story...)

Ask the Expert: How Can I Keep My House Organized During the School Year?
An NYC interior designer and mom offers smart do-it-yourself tips on how to de-clutter your home and keep your kids' stuff organized during the busy school year. (read the story...)

How to Stay Safe in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
As Hurricane Sandy tracks north, dangers still remain in areas that have lost power due to the storm. These safety tips cover risks and best practices when using generators, charcoal grills and camp stoves, and candles. (read the story...)

Fire Safety for Your Family
Prepare your family for a home fire. Here are some easy steps you and your family can take to protect your home and each other, and to understand the basics of fire safety. (read the story...)

The Basics of Pest Prevention
Learn about the common bugs and pests that enter your home and how to get rid of them. Plus, see what pests your kids encounter at school and how to prevent them from bringing the bugs home. (read the story...)

Murals by Patrick McCarthy for Mom, Dad, and Baby
Patrick McCarthy used to only paint murals in the homes of friends and family, well, until they persuaded them to start his own mural painting business. Now McCarthy meets with clients and collaborates on murals for rooms in their homes, businesses, or doctor's offices. (read the story...)

Renters Insurance: What it Covers, When You Need It, and How to Find the Right Coverage
Most renters are not required to buy renters insurance, but it can provide peace of mind and guard against accidents. Experts weigh in on when you need renters insurance, what it protects, and how to find the right coverage for your home or apartment. (read the story...)

Westhab Celebrates 30 Years of Creating Homes
Westhab, a nonprofit organization in Westchester County, celebrated its 30th year providing permanent homes to families in need, helping local residents find jobs, and giving kids the chance to climb out of poverty and pursue brighter futures. (read the story...)

How to Make Chores Fun
Silvana Clark, aka The Fun Consultant, offers parents creative tips on how to make chores fun - or at least more tolerable - for kids. Drawing tips from her book "Fun-Filled Parenting," Clark explains how to help kids of all ages - from toddlers to teens - put a positive spin on chores and establish a good work ethic early on. (read the story...)

Lice Removal Services in New York City
Find lice removal specialists in New York City, Long Island, and the NYC suburbs, including Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York and Fairfield County in Connecticut. (read the story...)

Lice Removal Services on Long Island
These lice removal specialists on Long Island offer both salon and in-home services for kids and families. (read the story...)

Lice Removal Services in Fairfield County, CT
These lice removal specialists in Fairfield County, Connecticut, offer both salon and in-home services for kids and families. (read the story...)

Lice Removal Services in Westchester County and Rockland County, NY
These lice removal specialists serve families in the Westchester County and Rockland County, New York, area. (read the story...)

Lice Removal Services in New York City
These lice removal specialists in New York City offer both salon and in-home services for kids and families. (read the story...)

How to Keep Bedbugs Out of Your Home
New York City was a hotbed for bedbugs last year. Find out how to keep them out of your home and away from your family. (read the story...)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Approves New Test Method for Detection of Lead in Paint
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a new test method to measure lead in paint and other surface coatings of children’s products and household furniture. This development significantly expands the government approved options for lead testing and provides a powerful new analysis solution to industry for the measurement of lead in paint in children’s products to comply with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). (read the story...)

Practice Window Safety to Prevent Falls
In honor of National Window Safety Week, the National Safety Council offers tips to help protect children from window falls. (read the story...)

Mompreneur Barbara Kavovit Nails a New Market
Barbara Kavovit, founder of Barbara K! Enterprises and Barbara's Way, empowers women in the home with DIY advice, tools, and more, and she's turned her passion for home improvement into a multimillion dollar business. (read the story...)

Family-Friendly Properties in Brooklyn
A sampling of Brooklyn properties that extend a welcome mat to kids and families. These locations boast family-friendly amenities like playspaces for kids, indoor pools, game lounges, personal washers and dryers, and more. (read the story...)

Tips for Buying and Selling a Home with Family in Tow
Considering a move? Here's a primer for families looking to dip into the real estate market, with advice on buying, selling, financing, and how to get the timing right. (read the story...)

Manhattan Mompreneur Donna Slade and Heidi's Home Design, LLC
Manhattan mom Donna Slade launched Heidi's Home Design, LLC, in 2007. We sat down with Slade to discuss how she got her business started, what challenges she ran into, and how she manages the work/life balance. Slade also shares her advice for other mompreneurs. (read the story...)


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Broadway Bound Kids
St. Michael's Church, 225 W. 99th St.
New York, NY
917-300-8554
Belt out show tunes, create scripts, become songwr...

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277 Livingston St., (next to Boston Market)
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201-660-7711
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575 White Plains Road
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Levittown , NY
516-520-4455
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