New York Family Wins 12 Awards at 2024 Parenting Media Association Ceremony We have good news to share! It’s been a big weekend for New York Family! The 2024 Parenting Media Association (PMA) Award winners were announced at their Annual Editorial and Design Awards Conference, and New York Family took home 12 awards for…
NY Liberty Wins WNBA Championship; City to Host Parade In Their Honor A major score for the New York team. Christmas came early for the NY Liberty women’s basketball team this year. The team won the WNBA championships, the first in the franchise’s history. If you or your little one are a fan of…
Breast Cancer on the Rise in Younger Women: What You Need to Know Many women, especially those in younger age groups, may think they don’t need to worry about breast cancer yet. They may think that it is a health concern for older women only and some may have grown up believing this notion.…
The Ultimate Guide to Haunted Houses in New York What is it about Halloween that makes scary stuff so much more fun? Most people don’t enjoy being scared in their everyday lives, but when October rolls around, all bets are off! From decorations to costumes to events, the spooky season means the scarier, the…
Back-to-Back Hurricanes Helene and Milton: How to Help Now Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee last week as a level 4 category hurricane. The destruction was devastating. Over 200 people were killed and countless others lost their homes and businesses. While residents of these areas are…
Meet New NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Melissa Aviles-Ramos has been named the new NYC schools chancellor. Parents of children in New York City public schools learned there would be a change in leadership during a press conference on September 25. 2024 when Aviles-Ramos was introduced as the new NYC Schools Chancellor. In an…
The Surprising Reason Teens Are Stealing Nike Backpack Zipper Pulls Yet another strange trend emerges from today’s youth. Teens are known for making impulsive decisions and being rebellious, and the newest trend does both. This time, it concerns stealing Nike backpack zippers. Specifically, zipper pulls from “Nike Elite Backpacks”. Recently, young people have been…
How Music Saved My Son’s Life I’ll never forget the feeling of seeing my son perform on stage for the very first time. He was 13 and had recently taken up the guitar, playing for just a few short months. His music school often held their shows at the Stone Pony, a New Jersey venue…
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NYC Parades, Carnivals, and Festivals October 2024 Looking for some amazing community events to enjoy with your family? Parades, carnivals, and festivals bring people together, creating a wonderful sense of community. Families can bond while celebrating and making joyful memories. Explore the following list of parades, festivals, and carnivals for an unforgettable family outing!…
7 Back to School Organization Tips for the School Year Nothing says back to school like a laundry list of to-do’s, coupled with the excitement of getting your family back on a regimented schedule. To help ease the back-to-school transition, we’ve got you covered with sure-fire ways to get your family organized and out the…
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