Ask The Expert: Swim and Water Safety For Kids This Summer
Summer is right around the corner, and that means pools, beaches, and water sports galore. But when you spend time near the water with your kids, the number one thought for many parents is water safety. As temperatures begin to heat up and Memorial Day weekend is in sight, it's time to increase awareness about the importance of learning to swim. Swimways, a leading manufacturer of pool and outdoor recreational products, is hosting National Learn to Swim Day on Saturday, May 18. In honor of this educational campaign, Simways is partnering with Mario Vittone, former Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. Vittone spoke with us about the best ways to keep your kids safe and to prevent drowning when it comes to water safety. (read the story...)
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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...)
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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...)
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How To Choose the Best Bank Accounts for Teenagers
Go Banking Rates offers advice on how to choose the best bank account for your teenager. Taking on financial responsibility is a big step for teens, and these tips can help you navigate through the benefits, risks, and rewards of setting up a bank account for your teenager. (read the story...)
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Resources and Tips for Parents During the Hurricane Season
With 2011's Irene, this year's two tornadoes touching down in Brooklyn and Queens in September, and most recently Sandy in October, it seems like we barely recover from one natural disaster before another one occurs. We've compiled tips, advice, and resources to help you prepare for and recover from severe weather. Updated March 2013. (read the story...)
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Protect Yourself From Contractor Fraud In The Wake Of Hurricane Sandy
Most home contractors are honest, but history shows us that crooked contractors almost always show up at disaster areas to offer low-priced, fraudulent repairs. These are often unlicensed storm-chasers, going door-to-door in search of victims. The New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud (NYAAIF) offers tips to protect yourself and your family. (read the story...)
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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...)
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Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
There are ways to make your child's trick-or-treating experience more meaningful than just collecting bags of candy. By participating in the 60-year-old Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF program, not only will your kids learn the importance of fundraising and having a global impact, but they will gain an invaluable sense of self-worth through helping other children across the world. (read the story...)
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The Mentor Effect: Helping At-Risk and Underprivileged Kids
It isn't necessary to be superhuman to be a great mentor to an at-risk or underprivileged youth. What makes mentors extraordinary is the commitment he or she makes to changing a child's life for the better. Mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, Boys & Girls Club in Northern Westchester, and Girls Write Now share their experiences. (read the story...)
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Broadway Bound Kids
St. Michael's Church, 225 W. 99th St.
New York, NY
917-300-8554
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Belt out show tunes, create scripts, become songwr...
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Jumping Bean NJ
277 Livingston St., (next to Boston Market)
Northvale, NJ
201-660-7711
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Whether you are three or thirteen or somewhere in ...
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TADA! Youth Theater
15 W. 28th St at Broadway
New York, NY
212-252-1619 x4
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Since 1984, the award-winning TADA! Youth Theater ...
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Christian Heritage School
575 White Plains Road
Trumbull, CT
203-261-6230
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Christian Heritage School is a K-12 independent, c...
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