Star Wars Sleepover Helps Community

A Star Wars-themed sleepover at Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Times Square celebrated the release of "Star Wars Episode I in 3-D" and raised funds for a nonprofit organization that benefits local families.

Spotted in the Saddle

Teen actor RJ Mitte of "Breaking Bad" fame visited New York City to mentor budding actors, speak out against bullying, and support therapeutic horseback riding.

Brooklyn's Robo Kids

Brooklyn's FIRST LEGO League qualifier, which was filled to capacity with more than 400 students competing, advanced 22 teams to the NYC-wide regional robotics challenge.

What to Watch at the NY International Children's Film Festival

The 2012 New York International Children's Film Festival will span seven NYC theaters and present more than 100 of the best children's films from across the globe, several of which seem likely to keep the festival's tally of Academy Award nominations going strong.

Top Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this February

Looking for fun and affordable family events in NYC? We've put together a list of the best things to do with kids in Manhattan this February, from Valentine's Day concerts to Kids' Night on Broadway, Sesame Street Live, a groovy Gustafer Yellowgold show, the 50th anniversary of "A Wrinkle in Time," a dance concert and pow-wow, a soccer-inspired show, and sledding in the parks.

Kudos for Charitable Kids

Give your kids that extra incentive to give back to their community. Kids Who Give is a national contest that honors children and teens ages 7-17 who have done something remarkable to help make the world a better place. Got a charitable kid? Get the details.

Snacking Explained: How Kids Regulate Caloric Intake

Most kids are naturally able to limit snacking to when they’re hungry, but parents should pay attention when snacking becomes more than a tie-over between meals.

Heroes for Hope Honored in Huntington

Northport High School students recognized three inspiring individuals while raising funds for ALS.

A six-year-old boy of Pomona was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Kumon Math and Reading Center of New City as part of the Kumon Fall Scholarship Sweepstakes.

Dunk for Adoption

A dozen people, dressed as penguins, participated in the Second Annual Dunk-a-Thon hosted by You Gotta Believe!, a teen agency based in New York City that is dedicated to finding permanent families for local teens.

Ali Forney Center Kicks Off 10th Year with $500,000 Grant

The Ali Forney Center kicks off its 10th year with a grant of $500,000 that will help build the nation's first 24-hour drop-in service center for homeless LGBT youth.

Wine Tasting Raises Nearly $10,000 for Guide Dog School

Guiding Eyes for the Blind hosted its second annual wine tasting event at its headquarters in Yorktown Heights, where blind sommelier provided guests with personal wine consultations

Boys & Girls Club Raises $5,000 at Annual Memorial Fundraiser

An annual memorial fundraiser hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester raised $5,000 for the Chris Cutri Memorial Scholarship.

Rally for Reading Raises Nearly $20,000

A nonprofit, Room to Read, hosted a Rally for Reading, raising nearly $20,000 to help build and stock three new libraries in developing worlds.

A Passion for Education

The 11th Annual Catholic School Administrators Association presents the 2011 Lighting the Fire for Catholic Education Award to St. Paul School's principal.

The Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids

From kung fu to tae kwon do to karate, martial arts have many benefits and great appeal for kids. Here's what you need to know before you enroll your little ninja.

Top Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan this January

Want fun and low-cost things to do with your kids in Manhattan this month? We've got you covered! Get all the details on family-friendly shows coming to town, the boat and motorcycle shows at the Javits Center, Dan Zanes' special appearance at the New York Guitar Festival, MLK weekend highlights, a special camp fair, and more!

More than 50 camps will gather for you to do your summer camp research all in one place—and getting your questions answered in person, well, there’s nothing better than that.

Kids Plus History Equals Serious Fun

Kids become history detectives at the New-York Historical Society's new interactive museum, the DiMenna Children's History Museum, discovering hundreds of years of American history through the eyes of children who came before them. With the right mix of education and innovation, "worth the trip" is an understatement.

Kids, Meet Billy

Inside Broadway celebrated its 30th anniversary with an interactive "Creating the Magic" workshop that introduced the magic of "Billy Elliot the Musical" to 1,000 NYC public school students.

Looking for fun and low-cost things to do with kids in Manhattan? We've hand-picked the best family events in New York City from our December calendar, including a variety of both classic and new holiday shows, the best holiday pop-up shops in the city, a historic holiday on the Upper East Side, a pet-blessing service before the New Year, and a special session with the author of "The Polar Express."

Hockey Tournament Benefits Ronald McDonald House

The area's junior hockey teams compete in a tournament to help raise money for The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, a nonprofit that offers a warm and supportive environment for families who are caring for seriously ill children throughout Long Island hospitals.

March of Dimes Presents 15th Annual Golden Apple Awards

Ten faculty members across Long Island were awarded with Golden Apple Awards presented by March of Dimes to recognize their commitment to education.

Teaching Kids Manners: Tips for Parents

In our plugged-in, social media age, kids' manners are falling by the wayside, big time -- and with TV icons like the "Jersey Shore" gang or Hannah Montana not setting the best examples for our kids, what are parents to do? Etiquette experts weigh in.

Local Student-Athletes Awarded with Scholarships

Four high school student-athletes in the New York City area won scholarships in recognition of their leadership and ability to make the game better.