Welcome Home: Delicious Meals to Nourish New Parents and Families in NYC Is your family welcoming a new baby to your home? First off, congratulations on your tiny new arrival! What a wonderful time for you and your loved ones. As new parents, you’re likely sleep-deprived and adjusting to a whirlwind of emotions. But amidst the chaos, one thing remains crucial: your well-being. That is why Welcome Home, a meal delivery service designed specifically for new parents in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of New Jersey, is taking some weight off your shoulders. At Welcome Home, they understand ..read more

Installation view, A Year with Children 2024, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, April 5 –June 9, 2024. Photo: Ariel Ione Williams © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation 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 (LTA) education program, features over 300 imaginative artworks by student ..read more

The Scoop on Insurance-Sponsored Lactation Assistance in NYC (Breast Pumps covered by insurance, lactation support) According to the National Library of New Medicine, “Over 70% of new mothers experienced difficulties during breastfeeding.” This can include a host of frustrating issues such as plugged ducts, let-down, mastitis, low milk supply, and more. Without proper resources or help, many new moms can become conflicted, confused, depressed and anxious around feeding their babies. On top of many moms having to go back to work, breastfeeding often stops.  However, there is support out t ..read more

Getty ImagesExpert Tips on Navigating Seasonal Allergies Spring is in the air. And, unfortunately for allergy sufferers, so is pollen.  Allergens are everywhere this time of year, to the point that they may feel unavoidable at times.  On top of typical seasonal allergy symptoms (wheezing, coughing, runny nose, watery eyes), exposure to allergens can have wider-reaching health effects, like asthma flareups or trouble sleeping at night while battling symptoms.  While it’s nearly impossible to avoid seasonal allergies entirely, there are ways to stay on top of them.  We sat do ..read more

Gear Up for Summer at Adventureland Amusement Park Adventureland is now open weekends and holidays throughout the spring! The iconic Long Island amusement park is gearing up for an incredible 2024 season. This family amusement park is the perfect place to spend Spring Break, without the hassle of travel! Adventureland is open for spring break April 20th-April 30th. Admission tickets include unlimited rides for the whole day! At Adventureland, parking is always free! Founded in 1962 as a local place to have fun and relax as a family, Adventureland is easily accessible from the Northern State ..read more

Getty ImagesUltimate Guide to Spring Break in NYC 2024 (Over 50 Fun Ideas for Everyone!) Of all the vacations kids get from school, spring break is arguably the best (excluding summer, of course). If we are lucky, we will get a sunny week with temps in the 70’s. If we aren’t so lucky, it’ll be cold and rainy. It could go either way, but with so much to do in NYC both, indoors and outdoors, parents should have no trouble keeping their kids busy and happy all spring break long regardless of the weather forecast. In this mega-roundup of family fun for families over spring break, we’re sharing ton ..read more

8 Best Board Game Cafes in NYC Playing board games is a great way to bond as a family. Board games teach strategy and sportsmanship, and they’re just plain fun. Your family game nights don’t have to be limited to your living room anymore.  If you’re looking to bring some new life to your Family Game Night, check out one of New York City’s board game cafes! Board game cafes have been becoming more popular in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. For a small fee, you and your family can have a night of board game fun. These cafes typically have a library stocked with hundreds of different ..read more

Getty ImagesHow to Have a Strong Marriage when Raising a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder By Madeleine Burry Maintaining a strong, healthy, happy marriage when raising kids can be challenging. But maintaining that happy marriage while raising a child with autism spectrum disorder can be even more challenging. Experts share five tips for maintaining that strong partnership while being parents of a child with special needs. Here’s a fundamental truth: Being married with children is wonderful and rewarding—but also hard. And for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, raising a ..read more

Getty ImagesCan’t Take the Heat? What One Human Can Do to Fight Climate Change “The Earth is angry,” my five-year-old prophesized. It was a week that began with signs. On Monday, I exited the highway to find a car ablaze on the side of the road. Something is coming, I mused. That something seemed to come the next day, when a major April storm brought heavy snow, rain and high winds to the Northeast, leaving 700,000 homes and businesses in the region without power. Houses flooded and electrical fires erupted, gifting property owners with damage and dread for weather events to come. Days later ..read more

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