Travelers offers some great tips for families to stay prepared and on top of any emergency situation, including inclement weather. Learn tips on how to make your family preparedness plan here.

Jumpstart Announces Ashanti as Celebrity Ambassador for 2012 Read for the Record® Campaign

Jumpstart, a national early education non-profit organization, announced the official kick-off to its 2012 Read for the Record campaign on Sept. 25. As part of this year's campaign, Jumpstart will host nearly 250 Read for the Record events nationwide to set a new world reading record and raise awareness of the importance of quality early education.

WIN the Martha & Friends: Holiday Collection

Enter to win the Martha & Friends: Holiday Collection DVD, out Oct. 2, which features 10-year-old Martha Stewart in three animated adventures, plus downloadable recipes and DIY holiday craft instructions.

Ask the Expert: How Do I Help My Child Who's Nervous About Trying Out for Her School Sports Team?

Colleen Carroll, a children's leadership expert and family consultant, offers advice on helping kids who are nervous about trying out for sports at school.

Top 3 Places for Kids to Score the Best Trick-Or-Treat Candy in Queens

Fill your Halloween treat baskets with some of the best candy in Queens at these spooky haunts that also offer fun activities of the season.

Top 5 Halloween Fests for Kids in Queens

The coming fall brings with it great outdoor festivals full of kid-friendly activities. Here are the top five Halloween festivals in Queens to enjoy with the kids.

6 Spots for Outdoor Halloween Fun for Kids In and Near Brooklyn

Spend time outdoors enjoying the fall activities that only come once a year, including fun-filled Halloween events. We pick six spots in and around Brooklyn that are perfect for enjoying the outdoors while having some Halloween fun.

The NYMetroParents blogroll features the best blogs in the parenting world, from New York and beyond. Here's a closer look at why we love these mom bloggers and dad bloggers and how they're shaping the web for parenting today.

Two Frightful Halloween Haunts in NYC for a Real Scare...If You Dare

Are you and your older kids ready for a real scare this Halloween? Head to these two frightening Manhattan events and haunted house and you just might have nightmares for a few days. These events are not suitable for young children.

3 Must-Do Halloween Ideas for Music-Loving Families in Manhattan

Bust out your dance moves with the kids at these Halloween activities in Manhattan that bring music entertainment alive.

Betty Crocker's Spooktacular Halloween Recipe Collection

Have Halloween fun all month by making a different recipe each day from the Betty Crocker Halloween Cookbook. The nearly 100 recipes include pictures and nutritional information, as well as tips and techniques for cooking.

Top 4 Outdoor Halloween Activities for Kids in NYC

Spend time with your kids enjoying the fall weather while taking advantage of all the outdoor Halloween activities the city has to offer. Here are the top four outdoor Halloween activities for kids that should not be missed.

Most Popular Costumes For Halloween 2012

Spirit Halloween, the largest seasonal Halloween retailer in North America, makes predictions for the season's most popular Halloween costumes. What do you think they will be?

WIN: Martha Stewart Halloween Craft Baskets

Throw the spookiest Halloween party with help from DIY craft genius Martha Stewart. From mice silhouettes and creepy spiders to "toxic" drink labels, it's easy to turn your party into a frightful affair that will entertain all your guests. Bonus: We have three baskets brimming with Halloween supplies to give away!

Top 5 Spooky Halloween Parties for Kids at Cool NYC Attractions

Kids are excited to don their costumes, go trick or treating, and participate in spooktacular fun activities throughout the city, and cool attractions in New York City, including museums and observatories, are hosting their own Halloween parties for kids. We pick the top five you should take your little ones to this year.

The Best of the Rest of the Web: Learning to Trust Your Own Instincts, Busybodies, and How Smart Phones Change Our Lives

From our October 2012 issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain interesting facts and quotes from the web and the world of parenting.

Winners of our Halloween Giveaway Prizes

This Halloween, we're celebrating by hosting THREE spooky giveaways each week! That means you have three opportunities to win big from now all the way through Oct. 31. We'll announce winners on Monday afternoons -- check back on this page to see if you've won.

Ode to New York City

A new book, "A Poem as Big as New York City," captures a kid’s-eye view of what it’s like to live, learn, and play in NYC.

Studies Show Yoga Prevents Depression During Pregnancy

One in 5 mothers-to-be experience major depression during their pregnancy. A new study from the University of Michigan shows that mindfulness yoga is a non-medication treatment that significantly reduces depressive symptoms.

WIN: Kidz Bop Halloween Hits!

KIDZ BOP Halloween Hits! is the perfect Halloween soundtrack for costume parties, trick-or-treat bags, or just greeting some miniature monsters at your door.

WIN: $100 Gift Card to Chasing Fireflies

Enter to win a $100 gift card that you can put toward Halloween goodies, from costumes to decor, at Chasing Fireflies.

The Monster Eater Eases Bedtime Woes

Spooky monsters in the closet or under the bed can turn bedtime into its own nightmare. Ease children's minds with a companion who will make them feel safe and in control of bedtime. Learn more about Einar The Monster Eater below.

WIN: It's Halloween Morphin' Time with the Power Rangers

Getting spooked may be all part of the fun of Halloween, but for the younger set, watching real scary movies may not be quite appropriate as it can lead to sleepless nights and nightmares. Let the Power Rangers come to the rescue instead with a compilation of Halloween-themed episodes in a newly released "Monster Bash" DVD.

Advice on Empty-Nest Syndrome

When your high school graduate left for college in August, they weren't the only one making a transition: parents face emotional and lifestyle adjustments, too. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital physicians offer expert tips for parents and children on topics including redecorating your child's room, credit cards, and keeping in touch.

Dress Up Your Pets: Skeleton Costume by Martha Stewart Pets

While planning your trick-or-treating adventure this Halloween, don't forget to include the family dog in on the fun. The Martha Stewart Pets collection at PetSmart has some great costumes that will give your pet spooky style.