Spotted: Little Free Libraries Around New York
Little Free Library is a grassroots organization bringing free books to communities across the country, and several Little Free Libraries have already popped up in the NYC area.
Greenburgh Nature Center Welcomes New Executive Director
The Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale, NY appointed a new executive director, Margaret Tjimos Goldberg, a long-time resident of the Edgemont area of Greenburgh. Goldberg has been board president and has also served on the center's board of directors from 2004-2009.
New York City Special Needs Resource Guide - Part 3
Are you looking for the most comprehensive guide to special needs resources in the New York City area? Our guide has listings for therapists, camps, medical experts, advocates and support groups focusing on special needs in the New York City area.
New York City Special Needs Resource Guide - Part 2
Are you looking for the most comprehensive guide to special needs resources in the New York City area? Our guide has listings for therapists, camps, medical experts, advocates and support groups focusing on special needs in the New York City area.
NYC Native Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Author Walter Dean Myers, who grew up in Harlem, assumed the two-year post of National Ambassador for Young People's Literature just after the New Year, choosing “Reading is Not Optional” as the banner for his platform.
A Passion for Education
The 11th Annual Catholic School Administrators Association presents the 2011 Lighting the Fire for Catholic Education Award to St. Paul School's principal.
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Knuffle Bunny, Babies with iPads, & Motherhood at Every Age
From our December issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just plain interesting thoughts from the web and the world of parenting.
Leafing Peeping: A Fun Family Activity in the Fall
Whether you want a quick day trip or a long weekend getaway this fall, there are a plethora of options throughout NYC and the outskirts for leaf peeping. The entire state of New York boasts a wide selection of broad-leafed trees in the autumn, and there is a terrific pattern of brilliant red, orange, and yellow shades splattered across the landscape!
Best Books for Babies 2011
The Fred Rogers Company, producers of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," has published a 2011 top 10 list of books for babies under 18 months old.
Sylvan Learning's Summer Reading List for Kids
To encourage learning in the summer months, Sylvan Learning offers a suggested reading list for grades K-12 to help parents find the right book for their child.
