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 […]
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Where to Get Help on Long Island to Improve Your Child’s Grades
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 […]
Search Early to Get the Best Deals on Long Island Summer Camps
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 […]
Holiday Tree and Menorah Lightings on Long Island 2014
As the calendar flips to the 2014 holiday season, there are many events that signal its arrival. But there are none more symbolic and fun as holiday tree and menorah lightings on Long Island. To help you find some local Christmas tree and menorah lightings on Long Island, Your Local Kids offers a comprehensive events […]
How to Get Kids to Help in the Kitchen Through Holiday Baking
As the holiday season gets underway on Long Island, there are many moments that parents treasure with their children. But for most parents there are no sweeter moments than baking holiday treats with their kids. For many Nassau County and Suffolk County parents, that’s the favorite thing about the holidays, something that’s passed down from […]
Keeping Kids Entertained During Holiday Parties
Soon the holidays will be upon us, a time when friends and families gather to celebrate and holiday entertaining on Long Island kicks into high gear. But it can be hard sometimes to keep both the adults and the kids happy at the same party. To help Nassau County and Suffolk County parents balance event […]
Finding Private Music and Theater Classes for Kids
There are many benefits of arts education for kids – from the improved language development, reading comprehension and non-verbal communication to enhanced problem-solving and collaborative skills, increased confidence and better test scores. Experts agree that an arts education is about more than just teaching music and theater to kids. It’s about teaching skills and traits […]
Finding Local Sports Programs for Kids to Keep Them Active and Happy
There are many reasons for Nassau County and Suffolk County parents to get their children involved in sports. Sports keep kids active, fit and healthy. They teach kids social skills, responsibility and how to be part of a team. Sports also offer an outlet outside of the classroom setting. To help find local sports programs […]
8 Tips for Planning the Best Indoor Kids’ Parties on Long Island
Are you planning a children’s party and want to take weather conditions out of the equation? But you don’t have enough indoor space at home? Nassau County and Suffolk County have a large selection of party places to host your child’s next birthday party. To help parents with planning a cool, fun party for their children, Your Local […]
Where to Take Your Family for Pumpkin Picking on Long Island
September, 11, 2014 The calendar has flipped to fall, the season of pumpkin picking on Long Island. It’s a great, fun way to spend time outside with your family, enjoying the autumn air as you pick the perfect pumpkin together. Both Suffolk County and Nassau County boast some of the best places to take your […]
