CT Moms, an on-line forum group for you guessed it - CT moms, has kindly organized a diaper drive within Fairfield County. You may not know that many moms on government assistance can not use food stamps to buy diapers since they are not considered “consumable” products?  Crazy enough, diapers and baby wipes are off-limits to federal food stamps and Women Infant Children (WIC) programs  leaving low-income moms struggling. It costs nearly $100 per month to diaper a child. Cloth diapers are not accepted by licensed day care centers or in laundromats due to sanitary reasons.

Cleveland, Ohio is a bustling, energy-infused city that makes for a fun family getaway. This city is full of kid-friendly activities, from interactive museums to great sports teams to bargain-priced restaurants. It is a city with a compact center, so you can leave the car in the hotel parking lot and explore on foot. You can also take Amtrak to Cleveland, a nine-hour ride from NYC.

Cleveland stays close to its working-class roots by promoting family fun without a big price tag. Here are 16 reasons to check out Cleveland with the kids, including places to eat and where to stay.

Find more family fun destinations in our Family Travel Cities Guide.

Cold Spring Harbor is a wonderful place to enjoy nature because of the variety of environments to explore. You can try your hand at fishing at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, and learn to identify the variety of fish in New York's waterways. You can go on a butterfly hunt as you explore a meadow at Uplands Farm Sanctuary, search for otter as you scan St. John's Pond, or hike to Massapequa from Cold Spring Harbor Park, the trailhead of Long Island's Greenbelt Trail. Whatever you choose, you're sure to have a blast. But don't forget to keep your eyes on the skies: Herons, egrets, and hawks are often found circling near the marshland bordering Route 25A. 

We've already told you about the best children's theater shows and kids' concerts happening this spring. Now we turn our attention to the season's top new museum exhibits for kids.

While all of our winter exhibit picks are still on view this spring, including the New York Hall of Science's interactive Animation , the Children's Museum of the Art's gleeful Love from Mt. Pom Pom and Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence at the American Museum of Natural History, there's a whole new crop of cool exhibitions. From a pair of nifty baseball retrospectives to an über-creative installation in a landmarked Bronx mansion to a hands-on pattern display at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, here are six super exhibits for New York City kids this spring.

Each of Cold Spring Harbor's sites that we've chosen to feature here have managed to weave the village's rich past into its present. For example, the Whaling Museum features exhibits on whaling history and it also stresses the importance of present-day conservation. The Cold Spring Harbor Lab provides walking tours where visitors can learn about the history of DNA discovery, as well as the lab's Nobel legacy in that discovery. Lastly, the Firehouse Museum teaches fire prevention while demonstrating to visitors just how complicated battling a blaze was in the early 1900s with a hand-drawn Phoenix pump.    

The hot weather is approaching, which means endless days of potato salad, hot dogs and of course, the perennial favorite, hamburgers. Before you gas up your own grill, check out some of New Jersey’s best family-friendly burger joints, all with an added bonus factor, such as a great kids' meal deal or the ability to get your burger wrapped in lettuce for a few saved calories. You’ll be inspired all summer long!

(Photo courtesy of South Fork Natural History Museum)

One of the best ways for families to romp through the beautiful parks, preserves and beaches of Long Island is under the expertise of a naturalist, park ranger, or educator on a guided nature walk. Nature walks are a great way to get kids to strengthen their muscles and their knowledge of the natural world that surrounds them.  We’ve rounded up nature walks at some of our favorite spots that are currently (or will soon be) accepting reservations for guided walks scheduled over the next several weeks.

Before heading out on a nature walk, be sure to dress the kids appropriately. Water shoes for the kids are ideal for beach walks, and sneakers are appropriate for walks through parks and preserves. Fill a backpack with plenty of water to drink, sunscreen, insect repellent, a few Band-Aids, and antiseptic.  Evening walks on the beach will require a flashlight and will likely be cold and wet, so dress the kids in layers and bring a towel and a change of clothes for a comfortable drive home.