I like travel with a toddler as it can change the way I travel for many obvious reasons. I can forget about staying in hostels, late nights at pubs and jam packed itineraries; and honestly, I could care less about the way I used to travel. I have travelled with two-year old toddler and itRead More
1. Sign Up for Precheck You should arrive at least two hours before domestic flights. The best way to ensure an easy experience is to sign up for the PreCheck program from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which lets you (and kids 12 and under) take a VIP line that is generally five minutes orRead More
During the winter months Angelenos we love doing is pretending that it’s winter, and the most fun way we do it is by turning parking lots and other open spaces into outdoor skating rinks for the holidays. Whether your family is trying skating for the first time, or you’ve got budding athletes looking for a changeRead More
Winter is coming and it is time to sharpen those ice skates. Many of New York City’s outdoor rinks are open for family fall, er, winter fun. If you prefer to twirl with the tourists at Rockefeller Center and Central Park’s Wollman Rink or go off the beaten path to a Mommy Poppins favorite such as LaskerRead More
Over the years, I’ve learned that NYC really knows how to celebrate Halloween. There are a dizzying number of FREE Halloween celebrations, kid-friendly costume parades, and close-knit communities that dole out copious amounts of candy to trick-or-treaters. We’ve put together a list of 11 Halloween events perfect for the preschool set. Ease them in and enjoy theRead More
Although the leaves will be turning into beautiful fall colors, Long Island has some of the best trails around, perfect for looking at that gorgeous fall foliage and as a hiking opportunity for the entire family. So, strap on your hiking shoes, pack a few snacks and head out to one of these hiking spotsRead More
There are plenty of New York City kid spots and activities ready to entertain you and your brood on Columbus Day.Fall weather offers the perfect chance to hit up one of New York City’s many destination playgrounds, of course, but we’ve also scoured our event and museum listings, favorite children’s shops, and combed through our dayRead More
Kids in NYC have another long weekend on the horizon and we will have many activities. Check out the New-York Historical Society’s new exhibit The Battle of Brooklyn, take to the ice for the first skate of the season at Rock Center’s Opening Day, or celebrate Italian heritage at Rome Through Richmond Town. This weekendRead More
A long weekend is on the horizon for NYC kids. If you’re planning to skip town, we’ve got lots of day trip and weekend getaway ideas to consider. If you’re staying close to home, this weekend is packed with annual favorites like the Chili Pepper Festival in Brooklyn, Honey Weekend in the Bronx, and BlessingRead More
It already feels like fall in New York City, which means my family is headed to the hiking trail. At least once a quarter, usually coinciding with the change of seasons, someone in the family decides it’s time to escape to the woods for a little urban relief. And really, there’s no need to head upstate or to theRead More