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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 December 14, 2012
How to effectively complain and get what you want after a vacation disaster.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 13, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission found in a study that more than half of the children's apps researched sent the child's information to advertisers, marketing firms, and data banks.
By Debbi Spiegel December 07, 2012
Family can be frustrating! Here's my guide to surviving the relatives and being a good guest.
By Chelsea Triola December 03, 2012
Let the name guessing begin!
By Lyndsay McCabe December 03, 2012
The fiscal threat will hit women and children in need the hardest, as it will cut spending to major programs that help families in need.
By Debbi Spiegel November 30, 2012
Superstorm Sandy devastated so much of our Island. Now we can add the February break to the list.
By Debbi Spiegel November 25, 2012
Tips on creating beautiful holiday photo cards with just the click of a button.
By Vickie Moller November 20, 2012
This year, as we gather with family and friends for our traditional Thanksgiving celebrations, many of us will find it hard to give thanks in the aftermath of what is arguably the most damaging hurricane ...
By Debbi Spiegel November 16, 2012
How my family and I made our roughing it into our own version of "Survivor: Long Island."
By Vickie Moller November 16, 2012
As district administrators, school leaders and teachers work to reopen schools in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, they face the challenges of power outages that are still being repaired, disabled communications systems, health and safety ...
By Chelsea Triola November 14, 2012
There's still time for fun, even in the cold weather!
By Amy Gernon November 08, 2012
Melody Anne Butler is collecting newborn, infant and toddle supplies at her Lindenhurst home to aid Long Island families who lost everything after Hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon October 29, 2012
Visitors to the Statue of Liberty will now be able to climb all the way to the crown, while enjoying renovated facilities.
By Break the Norms October 26, 2012
How to widen our circle of compassion to include all creatures.
By Debbi Spiegel October 19, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
By Amy Gernon October 19, 2012
Ten Long Island state parks will have new, uniquely themed playgrounds which will be opened next spring!
By Debbi Spiegel October 16, 2012
Enter, if you dare... one of these local kid-friendly haunted houses.
By Debbi Spiegel October 12, 2012
No matter what your kids call you, you are a Mom.
By Cait Russell October 10, 2012
As you enjoy all the spooky fun of Halloween this October, make sure to take some basic safety precautions, so that you can have a happy haunt this year.
Kelly Tenny
Wendy Lau
Brian Re
Chelsea Triola