As a parent, you have a responsibility to encourage physical activity in your children. Daughters especially benefit from this kind of support. Read our tips for moms and dads on how you can instill a love of physical activity and encourage sports participation in your child.

The Long-Term Benefits of Sports for Girls

New research shows that joining athletics may be a catalyst for success in other areas of life, especially for young girls.

The Worry Chest Helps Kids Chase Worries Away

The Worry Chest, a system developed by local resident Howard Abraham that helps children deal with and overcome everyday stress and anxiety, is now available in select stores throughout Rockland County.

SUNY Rockland's Campus Fun & Learn Child Development Center Receives $10,000 Donation

Nanuet resident and SUNY Rockland Professor William McGregor donated $10,000 to the college's new Campus Fun & Learn Child Development Center.

Queens Family Outing: NYSCI's Science Farmers Market

Every Sunday through mid-November, the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) hosts an outdoor Science Farmers Market where families can learn about and purchase some of the freshest foods around.

The Kid-Friendly Side of FringeNYC

The 14th annual New York International Fringe Festival will host a variety of programming for kids and families, including several theater productions. Read on for more information.

Check out these new additions to Brooklyn that cater to children and families.

Check out these new additions to Rockland County, NY, that cater to children and families.

Jimmy Awards Winners Receive Scholarships to Pursue Broadway Dreams

The 2nd Annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards, in honor of James Nederlander, were presented June 28, and two talented teens walked away with four-year scholarships and a check for $10,000.

Barbie® Collector's "Dolls of the World" collection celebrates its 30th anniversary with a retrospective exhibit on Ellis Island this summer.

The Quad Manhattan, a state-of-the art recreational center for "twice exceptional" (or 2E) kids, opened its doors last month in Tribeca and offers a host of programs and services for Manhattan families.

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.

Check out these new additions to NYC that cater to kids and families.

Check out these new additions to Queens that cater to kids and families.

Vicki's Studio, a dance studio that also houses the Kreative Kids toddler/nursery program, is now also home to Mylar Balloons, which provides customized balloon centerpieces, arches, and other decorations for special events.

Check out these new additions to Westchester County, NY, that cater to kids and families.

The annual World Science Festival comes to New York City June 2-6 this year. Check out a list of festival events especially for kids and families.

It's all about the bike this month in Queens - kids and families can learn to ride a bike, decorate their wheels, swap their ride, and join the Long Island City Bike Parade.

Two students from the Jamaica Day School of St. Demetrios competed in the 8th annual Mathitiada Olympic Games in Serres, Greece, held May 6-13.

Check out these new additions to Manhattan that cater to kids and families, including new educational programs in Harlem, a math summer camp on the Upper West Side, and a new roster of programs at Moomah in Tribeca.

Check out these new additions to Fairfield County, CT, taht cater to kids and families.

Stay-at-home moms Maggie Tolkin and Amy Motschwiller, both residents of Brookville, NY, founded Student Backup, an online computer backup software program, in 2005. We sat down with the duo to discuss who inspires them, what they've learned, and how they keep their friendship intact while running a business.

Check out these new additions to Queens catering to kids and families.

Check out these new additions to Brooklyn catering to children and families.

Westchester County-based nutritionist Ilanit Blumenfeld is now offering group nutrition classes for children, families, and all ages, in addition to individual nutrition counseling.