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Best Things to Do with NYC Kids: April 2013 Spring has finally arrived and so has our new NYC Go List, our carefully curated roundup of the absolute best things to do with kids in NYC throughout the month. Given the season, our April Go List in

Fun things to do with your children during President's Week!

Winter Break Camps for NYC Kids: Sports Programs for Presidents' Day Break 2013 Earlier this week we posted about six awesome NYC day trips perfect for a quick February break getaway. However, we realize that even though public school students are looking at a four-day Presidents

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February Go List: Best Things to Do with NYC Kids This Month A few weeks ago, we shared our first-ever Go NYC List, a carefully curated roundup of the absolute best things to do with kids throughout the month, so families could plan ahead instead of scrambling

How old was your child when he or she first went to sleep-away camp?

When is a child ready for overnight camp? How parents can make the decision, and how to prepare children for their first trip to camp.

Would you like to see more libraries loaning American Girl Dolls or other children's toys?

A Doll's Magic, Free to Renew Kirsten, an American Girl doll with a $110 price tag, is one of the most well-loved and sought-after items at a library branch in the East Village.

"Sleep experts generally discourage screentime right before bed."

Why Kids Should Turn Off The TV Before Bed If your child's nighttime routine includes a big dose of TV before bed, a new study suggests it might be taking a toll on his or her sleep. The research from the University of Auckland in New Zealand shows that the more screen time kids get before bed, the later they went to bed.

Family friendly New Year's Eve ideas!

Make New Year's Eve party fun for adults and kids How do you make a New Year's party that the whole family can enjoy?

NORAD answers children's questions from "Are there police elves?" to "How does Santa make iPads?"

What Santa's NORAD Elves Told Kids Christmas Eve PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Most of the thousands of children who call the annual Santa-tracking operation at a Colorado Air Force Base on Christmas Eve ask the usual questions: "Where's Santa, and when will he get here?" So volunteer Sara Berghoff was caught off-guard Monday when a child call...

"The bullying was most likely to happen while they were in school and included others teasing them, waving food in their face, throwing food at them, or forcing them to touch the food that triggers their allergies"

What Parents Often Don't Know About Their Food Allergic Kids When children have food allergies, their parents have to constantly watch out for allergens and be prepared for a possible reaction. Another concern, and one that is often overlooked, is bullying.

"It's a hospital that believes nature -- and its healing properties -- is as valuable as any IV or pill."

Hospital Uses Pioneering Method To Heal Sick Children It's all part of a budding trend in medical care, one that believes nature can speed up the healing process, particularly with children, where the stress of hospital stays can be much greater.

What do you think is a good age to give your child their first 'iGift'?

Why My Son Isn't Getting His Wish This Year Needless to say, you can imagine the shock when our 6-year-old asked for an iPod Touch for Christmas. Who the hell did he think he was? Alex P. Keaton?

A few helpful tips for dealing with this tragedy.

Should You Tell Your Kids About Newtown? Are you debating whether to tell your kids what happened? Some tips on how - and whether - to proceed.