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Volunteer Ideas for the Whole Family As we kick off a brand new year, it’s a good idea to encourage your children to have good habits. Your Local Kids Source has volunteer suggestions for Long Island families in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to help give back to the community through volunteer work. For younger children, […]

Teaching Kids to Save Money As your child’s excitement dwindles down from the Holidays, they may be losing interest in the many gifts they’ve received, and be eager to spend some of the Holiday cash they’ve been gifted. Your Local Kids, your local parent resources guide of Long Island has some helpful tips for you […]

  Cold Weather Day Trips to Take With Kids Your Local Kids has a lot of winter activities worth bundling up for; but what do you do when it’s too chilly to spend the day outside? We have put together a list of affordable or low-cost day trips to get you out of the house […]

  Family-Friendly New Years Celebrations on Long Island When ringing in the New Year with children, it can be challenging to find family-friendly celebrations. As always, Your Local Kids seeks to provide you with the most extensive list of parent resources on Long Island in both Nassau County and Suffolk County. Here are some great […]

The holiday season is in full swing on Long Island, and there’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than to make fun holiday craft projects with your kids. Crafting with your kids for the holidays is a great way to spend time with your children while starting some new family traditions. There […]

All parents want their children to do well in school, and as the school year wears on, kids’ grades might take a dip if they don’t stay focused or if they start to struggle with a particular subject. There are many ways parents can help their child improve their academic performance. There are also many […]

Summer camp is a “vital component in the development and education of the whole child,” helping them to make friends, gain new experiences, learn something new and build self esteem. Many parents might agree with that assessment by the American Camp Association, feeling summer camp would be a great idea for their children. However, while […]