Celebrating Harry Potter’s Birthday in New York City and on Long Island Muggles and wizards alike will celebrate the birthday of boy wizard, Harry Potter on July 31st. We’ve conjured up a list of local events in honor of “The Boy Who Lived”- check them out below!  New York City Harry Potter’s Birthday at Harry... Read More ..read more

  SUMMIT One Vanderbilt’s Reaches New Heights with its Accessibility Innovations New Yorkers and visitors love their heights, and our skyscrapers are some of the most iconic in the world. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, a three-level multi-sensory art immersion many of us have already visited, is one of those visual experiences. Yet, did you know they... Read More ..read more

5 Baby Gear Pieces For Your Registry Recommended by New York Moms When expecting a baby, the entailments of parenting start to hit you, and one of those things is that there is a lot of stuff that people will tell you what you will need. Of course, you need essentials, and some cool products... Read More ..read more

  Printable NYC School Calendar for 2024-2025 is here! We are a team of parents and we started having the NYC DOE Calendar designed to be printable for purely selfish reasons. We need to put it on the refrigerator, so we do not forget the important dates! Whether you bookmark it or print it (just drag it to your desktop) -we hope, as it does for us-this calendar comes in handy for the school year!     Psst…Advanced Planning for High School Admissions : What You Should Be Doing Now to Prepare         ..read more

Mindfulness Tips to Support Early Learners’ Development Now While mindfulness once felt like a wellness trend, it’s become a way of life for adults hoping to maintain healthier routines, be intentional in their work and handle daily stresses efficiently. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mindfulness is the practice of being fully aware of your thoughts and feelings in a moment without judging them or negatively reacting. But what about kids? Even at an early age, stress can lead to harmful brain development, potentially shrinking brain capacity, locking in fig ..read more

New York Mavericks Ready to Take the Empire State By Storm as the Northeast’s First-Ever Professional Bull Riding Team Get your cowboy hats and boots ready, New York and the greater Northeast has officially welcomed a new sports team to their ranks! As both the state’s and region’s first-ever professional bull riding team, the New York Mavericks are ready to make their presence known and bring New York its next sporting world championship.  The New York Mavericks ride out of Brooklyn and Barclays Center, competing in the groundbreaking PBR Teams league. While bull riding is traditionally ..read more

Photo by Helena Lopes, Pexel StockA Parents Guide to Hiring a Nanny: Expert Tips When hiring a nanny, the process can be exciting; you will have expert help, and daunting; finding the right fit is super important to you and your family. Assuring your caregiver aligns with your family’s values, routines, and expectations is key to you and your child’s caregiver. We connected with Adrian Niles, Executive Director; Charlene Niles, Managing Director; and Laura Davis, Nanny Concierge of Jovie. Jovie’s goal is to reimagine the nanny-babysitter experience for all involved. Whether you are a first-tim ..read more

Getty ImagesParenting While Sick: Advice and Tips from an Expert Let’s face it: sick days happen. Even with religious handwashing, cleaning and hand sanitizing practices, it’s virtually impossible to avoid getting sick once in a while. And when you can’t take a sick day from being a parent like you can take a sick day off of work. Family life continues while you’re trying to get better.  When you’re a parent, getting sick can throw a serious monkey wrench into your daily family routines. On top of focusing on feeling better, you’re also thinking about how to keep the household up and runn ..read more

Getty ImagesWhere to Watch the Olympics in NYC and How to Watch at Home The Olympics are right around the corner! In just a few weeks, the best athletes in the world will be facing off in Paris and competing for the gold. You won’t want to miss any of the Olympic action.  Whether you want to watch from the comfort of your home or out in public, we’ve got you covered.  Here are some of the ways you can watch the Olympics this year! Psst… Here’s How You Can Stay Cool In and Around NYC During a Heat Wave! Watch Party Events and Viewing Locations AMC Theaters The biggest sporting event i ..read more

Getty Images11 Mini Golf Spots on Long Island Get your family together and hit the greens! Mini golf is a great way to foster some healthy competition among your family and an even better way to get moving and spend time together.  Whether you’re looking for a straightforward course, a course with a fun theme or even an indoor course, there’s a perfect mini golf spot for you and your family on Long Island.  Psst… Celebrate New York Liberty’s First-Ever Summerpalooza! Bayville Adventure Park 8 Bayville Ave, Bayville, NY 11709 Your mini golf adventure at Bayville Adventure Park is base ..read more