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Brooklyn May Calendar Highlights: Family Activities
Check out some great events for children and families happening this May in Brooklyn, including kid-friendly shows, Mother's Day events, and outdoor activities. (read the story...)

Spring 2011 Bird Watching Events in Westchester County, NY
Check out these family-friendly bird watching walks this May in Westchester County, New York. (read the story...)

Westchester County, NY, May Calendar Highlights: Activities for Families
Check out some of the best family events happening this May in Westchester County, NY, including Mother's Day events and activities that celebrate spring and the great outdoors! (read the story...)

Lice Survival Guide for Parents: How to Get Rid of Them for Good
While lice and nits are not technically dangerous, these creepy critters are unwelcome in any home or classroom. Find out how to get rid of them for good. (read the story...)

Nassau County, Long Island April Calendar Highlights: Activities for Kids and Families
Check out some great family events happening this April in Nassau County, Long Island, including Easter egg hunts and other holiday events, an Earth Day celebration, and some kid-friendly shows. (read the story...)

Queens April Calendar Highlights: Activities for Kids and Families
Check out some great events for children and families happening this April in Queens, including Earth Day activities, kid-friendly shows, and outdoor family events. (read the story...)

Brooklyn April Calendar Highlights: Activities for Kids and Families
Check out what's happening in Brooklyn this April. We've rounded up some of the best events for children and families, including an Easter egg hunt, Earth Day activities, and kid-friendly shows. (read the story...)

How to Stay Motivated This Spring
Dr. Susan Bartell, national expert on child raising, shares her advice for parents on how changing a few small things can lead to more motivation for the whole family. (read the story...)

How and When to Get Your Child to Speak Up to the Coach
Check out our advice for parents on when and how to get your child to communicate with his coach and what benefits it holds for both of you. (read the story...)

Youth Sports: 6 Tips on How to Talk to Your Child's Coach
The best way to build effective partnerships between coaches and parents is for there to be responsible conversation. Check out our top six tips on how to communicate with your child's coach. (read the story...)

How to Teach Kids Financial Literacy and Money Management
To build financial literacy in your children, you must first teach a respect for self and a respect for money. (read the story...)

How to Raise Optimistic Kids
Dr. Susan Bartell, a nationally recognized child psychologist, offers parents advice on how to instill optimism in their children. (read the story...)

How to Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child
When evaluating preschools, it helps to know the basics of the most common early education philosophies. Read on for descriptions of Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic preschools and tips for how to know which is right for your child. (read the story...)

What to Do When You Suspect Your Child Has a Developmental Disability
If you suspect your child has a developmental disability, follow these valuable tips from a psychologist with more than 25 years experience in the special needs field. Early recognition of signs is key. (read the story...)

How to Teach Tolerance to Your Children
Schools may teach the value of acceptance during Black History Month, but it is our duty as parents to instill an unbiased mindset in our children all the time. Here, some thoughts on why teaching tolerance is important, and tips for handling the awkward moments. (read the story...)

How to Stay Safe on Your Snow Day: Winter Safety Tips for Kids and Parents
Heed these tips from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on how to keep you and your children injury-free while shoveling snow, snowblowing, sledding, and playing outdoors this winter. (read the story...)

Good Clean Fun: How to Throw a Family-Friendly Super Bowl Party
If you're hosting a party for the Super Bowl, check out these tips from ConsumerReports.org on how to make it safe, clean, and fun for all. (read the story...)

How to Tame Pregnancy Mood Swings
Pregnancy can be an emotional rollercoaster. Learn how to soothe stress and other negative emotions with these tips from Jessica Denay, author of "The Hot Mom to Be Handbook." You can use these soothing methods to relax your baby when the time comes, too. (read the story...)

How to Have Better Dinner Conversations with Your Family
Getting your kids to open up and actually talk over the dinner table can seem like a monumental feat. Help the conversation flow with advice from Jeanne Muchnick, "America's Dinner Mom." (read the story...)

How to Make a Successful New Year's Resolution
Don't let 2011 be one more opportunity to make — and ignore — New Year's resolutions. Follow our practical, two-part advice to make them successful from the start. (read the story...)

Family Finances: How to Open Up Financial Communication in Your Family
Few of us don't worry about money at least sometimes. Here are some tips from Sharon Nolfi, a licensed marriage and family therapist and school psychologist, as well as a mom, on how to talk about finances with your kids in an age-appropriate way. (read the story...)

How to Raise a Generous and Appreciative Child
Advice from a child psychologist on teaching your child to be appreciative and generous, especially during the holiday season. (read the story...)

Holiday Celebrations in the Northeast
A roundup of holiday festivities and destinations worth traveling for, but close enough to the New York metro area to keep planning simple. (read the story...)

Theater Review: Broadway's 'Elf: The Musical'
Broadway's newest holiday musical proves that "the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing aloud for all to hear!" (read the story...)

5 Tips for Reducing Financial and Personal Stress During the Holidays
The end-of-year holidays often bring additional stress factors as well as good cheer. Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Jacqueline Simon Gunn offers five tips for reducing stress during the holidays in relation to financial concerns and family get-togethers. (read the story...)

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