Summer Isn’t a Break for Working Parents: Here’s What to Do About It For many kids, summer may mean sleeping in, lazy mornings and no homework. But for parents, especially those balancing full-time jobs, it can be stressful and chaotic, as you feel you’re not giving your kids or job the attention they each…
New NYC Budget Expands 2K Child Care, Boosts Special Needs Services, and Adds $220M in Child Care Vouchers New York City’s 2026 budget includes major investments in child care, expanding access to 2K programs, special education services, and vouchers for low-income families. Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams reached a budget…
July 4th Pet Safety: How to Protect Your Dog During the Fireworks Keep your dog safe this July 4th! Earlier this year, New York took a major step forward for animal lovers by officially recognizing pets as family members under state law. This monumental shift reflects what so many of us have known all…
Good+Foundation Gears Up for 25th Anniversary with Big Initiatives for NYC Families For over twenty years, Good+Foundation has been quietly changing the way we tackle family poverty in the United States by combining essentials like diapers and strollers with long-term support for both kids and their caregivers. Founded in 2001 by Jessica Seinfeld under…
There Is No One Right Way to Give Birth If you’ve ever made a birth plan — or even just scrolled through birth stories on social media — you know how easy it is to feel like there’s a “right” way to give birth. In this honest and deeply reassuring excerpt from her new…
Where to Find Food Pantries & Resources Amid SNAP Cuts in NYC As families brace for SNAP cuts, there are over 500 locations that provide emergency food across the city. For additional support, families can also explore our comprehensive guide to food banks and pantry resources in NYC, which highlights community-based options available throughout…
How to Stay Cool as Dangerous Heat Wave Hits New York Summer has officially arrived—and so has the heat. Temperatures and humidity are rising as the tri-state area heads into what’s expected to be a record-breaking heat wave, with it feeling like 100 degrees or more through Wednesday. Tuesday could bring the hottest air…
NYC Kids Eat Free This Summer at NYC Parks, Pools, and Libraries Find free local meals near you this summer. This summer, children and teens up to 18 years old will be able to eat for free at local parks, pools, including Central Park’s newest Gottesman Pool, food trucks, and libraries across the city. The…
NYC Public Schools to Teach Real-World Money Skills: Launch New FLY Program This Fall Is your child’s school district on the list for the FLY program? Many of us have wished we had learned about day-to-day budgeting and finance in school rather than the obscure math classes we never used again once we graduated.…
6 Health Checkups Men Need at Every Stage of Life The routine visits and exams men need, decade by decade. As June comes to an end, so does Men’s Health Month, but the message remains: men’s health matters, not just for their own well-being, but for the families and people who count on them…
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