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Flying Spiders Are Headed to New York: Here’s What Families Need to Know Another humid New York summer is approaching, which means we can expect the usual summer critters: mosquitos, spotted lanternflies, cicadas, etc. Well, it’s time to add a new critter to the list; Joro spiders – which will soon be flying into New…
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How Free Therapy Benefits NYC Teens Six months since the city started offering free therapy to all teens, real teenagers are opening up about their experience with NYC Teenspace. Have you heard about NYC Teenspace? This program from the Department of Health, powered by Talkspace, offers free therapy to any New York City teenager 13-17, regardless of income or where they attend school. To sign up, teens simply enter their age and NYC address then answer a few questions about how they’re feeling. They’ll be paired with a New York-licensed therapist for one-on-one support through unlimited messaging therapy and one…
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Kid-Friendly Movies Hitting Movie Theaters This Year During the pandemic, we got a bit spoiled when movies started streaming to allow us to experience new movies while we were on lockdown. While it was first a bit weird but amazing at the same time, many of us, especially families, loved that we were able to…
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Family-Friendly and Fun TV Shows to Watch with Your Kids Family-friendly television shows have evolved over the years. Reflecting on our times and our ever-changing cultural landscape, watching certain TV shows with your kids is a great way to have open conversations about feelings and current events, learn about different cultures, celebrate diversity, learn STEAM…
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Guggenheim’s Learning Through Art Presents A Year with Children 2024 Now through this summer, visitors to the Guggenheim will be able to see artworks created by New York City students alongside works by renowned artists like Vincent van Gogh and Georges Seurat. A Year With Children, an exhibition presented by the Guggenheim’s Learning Through Art…
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Sensory Inclusive Harry Potter: The Exhibition welcomes all Witches, Wizards and Muggles to Sensory Sundays On a recent Sunday, we did something rare as a family and headed to Harry Potter: The Exhibition. This meant there was no tag teaming, with one parent going out with one kid while the other stayed home with our…
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This is how raising a child with autism looks like for me. There are triumphs, setbacks, and a lot of challenges, but most of all, pure joy.
New Study Indicates that Caregiving Benefits Improve both the Family and the Employer The phrase ‘caregiver benefits’ might seem completely foreign to many parents. Unfortunately, the modern parent has to contend with a barrage of work/home confluences as they navigate childcare, work schedules, kids’ schedules, illness, and much more. While hybrid/remote work has become a…
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16 Common Rashes Kids of all Ages can get (from newborn to teenagers) Itching, burning, redness. These are all common signs of rashes. When it comes to treating rashes on your child, it’s important to know how to identify them so you can apply the most effective treatment. Take a look at these common rashes kids of all ages get, and be on your way providing comfort and relief for your little one. Common rashes kids can get We researched and gathered information from doctors and other healthcare experts to list some of the most common rashes kids can get,…
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29 Fun St. Patrick’s Day Events for Families in New York St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture, enjoy festive traditions, and have fun with the whole family! Whether you’re looking to create arts and crafts, enjoy an exciting parade, or immerse yourself in Irish music and dance, New York City…
