Types of parenting styles these days actually outnumber books on parenting! From tiger moms to gentle parenting, which style is best for you? Finding your parenting style is a bit like finding your tribe. With so many categories (and sub-categories), it can be a challenge to find the right fit. Are you a Koala parent like Kim Kardashian or a permissive mom like Jada Pinkett Smith?

The good news is you don't have to settle on one single style. The better news is we've brought together some of the top types of parenting styles here, so you can see what everyone is talking about, and figure out which style(s) intuitively make the most sense to you. Plus, you'll be able to distinguish the helicopter parents from the bulldozers at the next school function!

Hopefully, these types of parenting styles will make you feel seen, as you recognize like-minded parenting schools of thought. Kind of like these funny parenting memes, that give you a chuckle and let you know you're not alone.

The NYC Department of Education's popular free STEM Matters program is back in 2023 and offers FREE week-long camps during New York City's spring break, with programming running from Monday, April 10-Friday, April 14, 2023. The deadline to apply for these hands-on programs, serving kids in kindergarten through 8th grade, is fast approaching.

Seventeen different sites are offering programs across the five boroughs, and many are hosted by New York City’s top cultural institutions, including kid hot spots like the Bronx Zoo and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. The subjects are diverse but focus on the sciences.

Looking for more camp coverage for spring break or beyond? Be sure to bookmark our New York City Camp Guide and our Camp Directory where you can search for camps by type, age, and neighborhood.

It's easy to find a swimming pool in NYC during the summer months, when there are plenty of FREE swimming pools to visit, but if you're looking for year-round options or less-crowded waters, the possibilities are more limited. We've rounded up the best indoor swimming pools in NYC offering day passes, from private pools to off-the-beaten-path community spots. All are kid-friendly and welcome families for swimming and other water fun.

Read on for our top picks for indoor swimming pools in NYC and find more options for family fun in our Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun Zones in NYC.

Long Island's many awesome indoor ice skating rinks are a great place to take spirited toddlers, school kids, and teens during winter. This roundup of the best indoor rinks features information on open-skate times, group and private lessons, birthday parties, and sports leagues. 

Most of these rinks offer skate rentals, and some are run by local municipalities that offer discounted fees for residents. Fees and times are accurate as of January 2023.

Of course, if your family prefers to do its skating outdoors, be sure to check out our guide to Long Island’s best outdoor rinks. For more seasonal fun, check out our mega winter fun list, which has dozens of ideas for cold-weather activities, and tons of other helpful posts in our Winter Activities Guide for Long Island Families. 

When mothers-to-be think about what their newborn will need, the best baby stores in Connecticut offer fabulous options for shopping. There are purchases that can be avoided (like, who really uses that wipes warmer, anyway?), but some things need to be researched and selected with care. Mommy Poppins knows there are times in our lives when it seems like everyone is having a baby at the same time too. You have to buy a lot of gifts, and you want each one to be special. We have collected a few really uncommon and distinctive stores to narrow down your shopping  experience. Read on for the best baby stores in Connecticut!

Looking for more fun baby activities? Explore our calender or browse our dedicated baby guide loaded with lots of things to do. And, to stretch that baby-gear dollar, read our tips for How to Get Free Baby Stuff.

The best baby stores in Boston a perfect when you need a gift and crucial when you're expecting. When a new baby is coming, you want to treat them extra-special. So, take the time to shop or to have a one-on-one consultation, because there are only so many times in your life that this will happen! In the Greater-Boston area, there are tons of unique, distinctive, and noteworthy stores where you can purchase everything from a stroller, to a carseat, to an adorable onesie with matching booties and hat. Here are our picks for the best baby stores in Boston and around the city.

For more awesome ideas, places to shop, and things to do with your baby, make sure to check out Mommy Poppins' Baby Guide or follow us on Instagram. And to stretch your baby-gear dollar, explore our tips on How To Get Free Baby Stuff for everything from formula to diapers.

Baby stores in Atlanta will definitely trigger your cute aggression with tiny socks, miniature dresses, and plush animals a-plenty. Whether you have your own baby, need a present for a baby, or again, just love looking at a baby layette, these Atlanta baby stores provide the sweetest items of baby clothing and gear. These locally owned baby shops are wonderful spots to get products and more importantly, learn how and when to use them.

Take a look at some of our favorite baby stores in Atlanta below. And get more ideas of what to do with babies with our Things to Do with Atlanta Babies Before They Turn One and fun Mommy and Me Classes in Atlanta.

Orlando baby stores offer a trip to a wonderland of cuteness. Not only do these baby stores offer helpful gear and products, the available merchandise is just so dang cute it's hard not to smile at everything. Perusing aisles of baby products can be overwhelming, but by shopping at baby stores with trained employees, it makes the experience way more fun. Whether you need strollers or sippy cups, breast pumps or binkies, we love these baby stores in Orlando ready to help everyone who visits.

Need more ideas for baby and kids gear? Save some money by shopping Kids Resale and Consignment Shops in Orlando, and keep track of all those items with Clothing Labels and Name Tags for Kids' Gear.