During last night’s presidential debate, Obama could have used the support of his daughters Last night’s presidential debate was eye-opening for so many reasons. Most Democratic supporters didn’t expect such a strong showing from Romney. To read the full article at New York Family Magazine click here 
Two Brooklyn moms make the case that homework may be getting out of hand By Megan J. Doughty You remember kindergarten: the finger painting, the alphabet songs, the awkward challenge of being expected to get along with the largest group of kids you had ever been in the same room with before. You sang, you 
By Jessica Roblin From toys under the couch cushions to booby traps of clothes and gadgets upon entering kids’ rooms, clutter can easily take over a family’s home. There’s no reason to let that continue if you follow a few organization tips. Four local NYC personal organizers shared their ideas with us on maintaining a 
Fall is right around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: apple- and pumpkin-picking and fall festivals galore! Here are our favorites for nearby farm fun—all under a ninety minute drive or convenient train ride from the city. While we highlight special attractions at each farm below, please note that most of them 
Lisa Belkin at Huffington Post wants to talk about race and prejudice in our children In a city as wonderfully diverse as New York, children are bound to meet people of all ethnicities and from all walks of life. From the grocery store to the elementary school classroom to the playground, the social spheres of 
Five Quirky, Colorful and Awesome Pets for City Kids By Allison Wimer “Can I have a pet?” For most parents, that’s a dreaded and often inevitable plea. But you don’t have to say “no” just because the frequently requested cats and dogs require lots of attention and physical space. Though the below pet alternatives may 
By Liza Huber for New York Family Magazine Before the official end of summer, savor this colorful and delicious recipe. Add in a touch of basil, and you have a wonderful salad your whole family will love! Ingredients (serves 4) 1/2 lb. of baby heirloom tomatoes (about 2 containers); washed, with larger ones cut in 
Nominate your child’s NYC school or principal to win a Blackboard Award Founded by New York Family’s parent company, Manhattan Media, in 2002, The Blackboard Awards is celebrating its 10th year of helping New York City parents make informed choices about their children’s education. To read the full post at New York Family Magazine click 
What would you do if you found out that you were pregnant? And what if you were almost 50 years old at the time? In a recent post on the New York Times‘ Motherlode blog, mom of two Erin Kelly finds herself in this exact situation–wondering what to do, weighing the risks and the benefits, 
Take the demands of a world-class cardiothoracic surgeon operating at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and teaching at Columbia University Medical School. Add to that the work of hosting a Daytime Emmy award-winning television show and writing best-selling books—not to mention supporting various non-profits—and you’re looking at the daily grind of America’s most famous doc, Dr. Mehmet Oz. 
