Round-up of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area beaches.

Show your kids the source of our wonderful Northeastern fruits — New York and New Jersey farms.

How to find quality daycare

The number of bacterial food poisoning cases from E. Coli and salmonella rises in the summer months because warm weather causes food to spoil more quickly, and we tend to get lax with food hygiene when cooking outdoors.

‘Tis the season for that most delectable, creamy treat. Here's an assortment of places whose specialty is ice cream:

Family outings for young patriots!

How Perfect is a ‘Perfect Child’ Anyway?

Gina Gallagher, a lifetime sports enthusiast and classic overachiever, always fantasized about her daughter Katie’s future. “I thought she would be a star athlete, even better than I was.”

Taking photos of — and with — your child is a great way to save and share your outdoor fun. Here are some tried-and-true tips for photographers of all ages.

The time is ripe for family outings in the great outdoors. A listing of botanical gardens and nature preserves.

Rules of the Games for Spectator Moms

Resist the temptation to live through your child on the field! Here’s how:

A guide to zoos and wildlife centers in Connecticut, Weschester, New Jersey and NYC areas.

When you're diagnosed with cancer, how do you tell your children?

A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), published in Pediatrics, finds that suicide rates in children under 19 years of age increased between 2003 and 2004. Suicide was the only statistically significant increase in child death over this time. Overall, the suicide rate increased by 18.2 percent from 2003 to 2004, an increase largely driven by older teens.

Checking Out Childcare, while on vacation

Vacationing changes when a baby comes along — but most resorts offer a full complement of possibilities for child care. To ensure a positive experience, however, parents need to check out each program just as they would investigate a child care provider at home.

Pediatric nurse practitioners issue guidelines on diet and exercise for kids.

Questions for the Summer Camp Director

Expert advice for parents from the American Camp Association on what to ask a camp director.

Dealing With Divorce During The Holidays

It can be difficult for kids to cope with the divorce of their parents at any time of year, but the holidays can be especially challenging

Thanksgiving is a great time to celebrate our culture, have fun, and involve your family and kids.

10 Great Ways To Help Your Toddler Become A Star Student

While parents are busy helping their school age children during the academic year, younger siblings often find themselves out of the spotlight.

If your nagging mother and doctor are not enough to convince you to get a flu shot this year, celebrities and ‘regular’ people are joining forces to encourage immunization.

Feel strand-ed when it comes to styling your child’s hair?

The best new products for parents, kids and families. Editors' picks.

Latest Tips & Trends for Parents