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Getting the Best Shot
As a parent, you are always taking pictures of your children. Find out the best tips for great photos of your family. Don't miss the perfect shot of your children's activities, or the family gathering at birthdays, Christmas, Hanukah, or any other holiday or celebration. (read the story...)

Say Cheese!
There are great family photographs to be captured in holiday celebrations, pictures you’ll look back on for decades to come. Following these few simple tips can make your pictures even better. (read the story...)

Alternatives to Overindulging Your Child
With all the economic turmoil, your family and other families may be forced to cut your holiday spending. But this should be thought of as a time to teach not only your children but also your entire family to be grateful for what they have and what the holidays are really about. Which ever holiday you celebrate, be it Christmas or Hanukah, your children will get so much more from volunteering at a holiday center then a material object. (read the story...)

Moments of Meaning During the Holiday Rush
I admit it. I love the holiday season, which seems to be getting longer each year. I love it all! But what I don’t like is that all the material aspects of ‘the season’ are making it more difficult for me — and you — to instill in our children a deeper, more spiritual feeling connected to whichever holiday we observe (read the story...)

Holiday Concerns for Special Needs
For most families, the holidays represent a time to be with relatives, children, parents and family and celebrate. For a special needs family the holidays can create overwhelming stress. (read the story...)

MomBiz: Manhattan's Katie Danziger: The Accidental Entrepreneur
Manhattan resident Katie Danziger never imagined she would develop a new problem-solving product for parents, but her idea soon turned into an award-winning way to take the guesswork out of cleanup. (read the story...)

Maximize Your Meals and Not Your Waistline: A Guide to Keeping the Holidays Lite and Festive
Now the meal is over and you are going through that terrible cycle of holiday remorse. Sure, it's great to be able to indulge in some festive food favorites, but there is always that guilt afterward. (read the story...)

What to Look for in a Family Vehicle
Every parent makes tough decisions that affect the entire family, and choosing the right car is no exception. Whether driving to and from after-school activities or planning a road trip, a reliable family car is crucial. But with so many makes and models to choose from, it’s good to have a process to help make a smart and safe purchase that pleases everyone – from the auto enthusiast dad to the little ones in the backseat. (read the story...)

What to Do When Your Kids Say: 'Can We Get a Dog...Please??'
October is Adopt-A-Dog month! Is your family ready for all the responsibilities of a new pet? These tips from Dr. Susan Bartell will help you decide. (read the story...)

Delish Snacks at Duane Reade
Duane Reade's new line of Delish snacks have hit the shelves. (read the story...)

The New State of Math: The Influence of Technology on Children's Education
It was New Math in the 1960s, and New New Math in 1989. Rote math is no longer being taught and fundamentals have given way to new thinking strategies. Gone are the days when 8 + 7=15. Now 8 + 5 = about 15. (read the story...)

How to Throw a Great Party for Any Age
Read these tips we've compiled from the party planning experts on how to throw the perfect party for any age - from your child's first birthday celebration to a teenager's birthday bash. (read the story...)

New Places, New Programs for Kids in Nassau County, Long Island - October 2009
Stay up to date on the new businesses and programs for kids opening up in Nassau County, Long Island this fall. (read the story...)

How to Not Raise Material Girls (and Boys)
Sometimes these are other people’s children; sometimes, God forbid, they are our own. (read the story...)

MomBiz: Manhattan's Lynn Jawitz, Owner of Florisan LLC
Read about how Manhattan's Lynn Jawitz, mother of two, started Florisan, a full service wedding and event planning company where she designs it her way. (read the story...)

New Places, New Programs in Queens - October 2009
Stay up to date on the new places and programs for kids and families opening up in Queens this October. (read the story...)

Meet the Doctors in Rockland County - October 2009
Meet some of the health care professionals in the Rockland County area. (read the story...)

New and Nifty Technology - September 2009
Check out some new and nifty technologies available this fall! (read the story...)

Kids Create Their Own Comic Strips Online
Bill Zimmerman's MakeBeliefsComix.com allows users to channel their feelings and forget about everyday troubles by creating their own comic strip. The site is also a learning tool for language, offering options in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Portuguese. (read the story...)

There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch, But…
New York-area parents give advice on how to cut down on school lunch expenses - without sacrificing nutrition or quality. (read the story...)

Healthy Afterschool Snacks for Kids
The most important thing to do at snack time is to rethink the words “snack food.” (read the story...)

How to Stay Organized with School & Afterschool Clutter & Confusion!
Back to school means back to textbooks, homework, and backpacks, and for many kids, back to afterschool and extracurricular activities. Before the call you get at work for a forgotten sports bag becomes a daily routine, take down these tips from an organizing professional. (read the story...)

Back to School Shopping on a Budget
How about turning back-to-school shopping into a teachable moment — a real-life exercise for your kids in wants vs. needs and sticking to a budget? (read the story...)

The Long Island Pet Expo - A Primer for the Whole Family
If you are thinking about adding a pet to the family unit, consider learning all you can by going straight to the source—the Long Island Pet Expo. (read the story...)

New Places, New Program in Suffolk County, Long Island - July '09
Check out a summer camp program at St. Patrick Youth Community in Smithtown and catch 'Aladdin' at John W. Engeman Theater at Northport (read the story...)


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