I wasn’t sure what to expect or do when I first became a parent of a school-age child. Now I’ve been "school parent" for some time, I think I have a handle on it. Here are some suggestions for parents who have recently started their own journey. As soon as the kids come home from school, check their backpacks. Many times, kids don’t even think they have homework when they do. They’re not trying to get out of it, although some do try, they simply do not realize they have to turn something in the next day. Fill out and sign papers right away. Don’t be that school parents who fools … [Read more...]
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9/11 Memorial and Museum Important for All Children to See
Kids growing up in New York City have reminders of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy over every shoulder. Every firehouse has names on the outside honoring lives lost on that day. Plaques across the city memorialize men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, and those who went off to work, but never came home. All these are reasons why I did not hesitate to bring my own children with me to visit the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in lower Manhattan. We were feeling the heaviness of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum just while waiting outside. Upon entering, we were greeted by a … [Read more...]
Indulge Your Kids on the Cheap: Take Advantage of these NYC Museums, Places
School is out for the summer. Now, what to do with the kids these next two months that's not going to break the bank? New York City may be expensive to live in, but it also has many great places to visit with kids on the cheap. Throughout the five boroughs, you can find museums that offer visitors the opportunity to pay a suggested price or open the doors free to the public. If you are New York City parent or just visiting with the kids from elsewhere, here’s a list of great places to take this kids this summer that won’t hurt your pocketbook. Free places to visit American Folk Art … [Read more...]
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