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July 4th isn’t just noisy—it’s one of the most dangerous days of the year for dogs. From fireworks and open doors to hot grills and holiday foods, these simple safety tips can help protect your pup. At a Glance: Why July 4th can quickly become dangerous for dogs. The biggest holiday hazards pet owners…
What to Know About Amazon Prime Day 2025 As an Amazon Prime member, Amazon Prime Day is the happiest time of the year. Once a year, Amazon kicks off summer with savings across its site in over 35 categories, including electronics, kitchen, beauty, apparel, and back-to-school gear. This year marks the longest Prime Day…
A family-friendly guide to cooling centers, pools, beaches, and indoor spots across NYC and the region to help you stay safe during the extreme heat. At a Glance Extreme heat can be especially dangerous for children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with underlying health conditions. Cooling centers, libraries, museums, malls, pools, beaches, and…
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…
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…
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…
Father’s Day is coming up and, if you haven’t already, it’s time to start planning a fun-filled weekend of activities to make your dad feel a little extra love. There are many Father’s Day events and activities taking place that are perfect for all ages and are sure to be popular spots for all…
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.…
