Raising a family in New York has its own set of advantages and trials, and our Family & Parenting section can help to provide you with tips and tricks from other local Long Island parents. From keeping the kids quiet on long car rides, to the best recreation spots, we've got you covered with insights on the topics that matter most to parents.
By Debbi Spiegel August 02, 2012
Family vacations often only include the members with 2 legs, make sure your 4 legged friend enjoys the summer too - send them on their own vacation to one of these great kennels!
By Angeline R. July 31, 2012
Need a hearty breakfast fix but you're unsure where to go? The following Breakfast establishments on Long Island are well known and sure to satisfy every AM craving.
By Lauren Pozmanter July 25, 2012
Want to do something different with your kids this summer? Check out these ideas!
By Angeline R. July 20, 2012
Whether you're looking for a sweet treat or a savory dinner, we've got some great ideas on how to spice things up this summer!
By Lauren Pozmanter July 19, 2012
LongIsland.com had a blast this weekend at the Great South Bay Music Festival - here are some of the Highlights!
By The Fresh Air Fund July 19, 2012
Long Island families welcomed 21 inner-city Fresh Air Children on July 18th through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program. There is still time to host a Fresh Air Child in August!
By Vickie Moller July 12, 2012
I'm bored! If you have school-age children, chances are you've heard this refrain more than once as the weeks of summer roll on. We've put together a list of free and low-cost activities that your ...
By Vickie Moller June 27, 2012
The Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This year, Long Islanders will celebrate our nation's independence with unbroken fervor.
By Briana Young June 21, 2012
Summer is here, and it's hot, hot, hot! We've found some great ways for you to Beat the Heat, right here on Long Island.
By The Fresh Air Fund June 21, 2012
The Giusto family, of Huntington, are about to host their second Fresh Air child despite already having eight children. Through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program, the family has formed a close bond ...
By Lauren Pozmanter June 13, 2012
Raining or too hot outside? Check out some indoor fun ideas for the family!
By Lauren B. Lev March 23, 2012
How the family car acts as a communications vehicle all over Long Island.
By Vickie Moller January 27, 2012
The holidays are behind us and the long, cold winter season is officially upon us. Instead of counting the days till spring, why not resolve to make this time of year special by designating one ...
By Long Island January 23, 2012
When my kids were babies, I was sure that television and video games were the root of all evil in the world, and it was my job to protect my children from having their ...
By Long Island January 12, 2012
My older son has been a terrible eater since the first day I slipped a spoon of rice cereal into his mouth. The only meat he will eat is chicken - and that is ...
By Long Island January 11, 2012
Since the mid 1800s, music has been used as a tool to help children with memorization and other learning functions such as understanding math and science and spatial intelligence in newborns. The Houston Chronicle ...
By Hannah M. January 05, 2012
Is there anything you always wished you could do, something you’d like to learn, but you’ve been putting it off or simply haven’t had the time to work on it? It’s never too late and ...
By Long Island December 02, 2011
Making the Kids Table THE place to be.
By Long Island November 17, 2011
Dr. Kent, in his The Happiest Toddler on the Block, refers to children as “tiny little neanderthals.” As the mother of two beautiful little boys who I love and adore to no end, I ...
By Long Island October 28, 2011
There is no greater loss than that of a child. From the first moment we hear the thumpity-thump of their tiny heart’s beat, we know that our lives will be changed forever. For a ...