Amplify is an award-winning, American Camp Association accredited, music and arts summer camp in Ojai, California with day and sleepaway programs in music, photography, film, theater, dance, and much more.

Tucked away in the beautiful Topa Topa mountains–just an hour and a half outside of LA–Amplify’s totally one-of-a-kind music and arts summer camp attracts deeply creative kids from California and around the world. The empowering program invites girls entering grades 4 through 12 to bust through gender bias, giving them an unmatched opportunity to freely explore their interests and talents, express themselves authentically, and build beautiful friendships that last far beyond the summer.

Within Amplify’s truly nurturing and inclusive environment, not only do kids get to choose a creative focus for each camp session–from rock band to photography. They also create their own customized daily schedules, choosing from incredible ever-changing elective activities like screen printing, surfing, and karaoke. Add in campwide field trips to the beach and nighttime dance parties under the stars, and you’ve got a really unforgettable summer for preteens and teens.

Learn more about why Amplify’s transformative summer program is a perfect pick for creative kids:

When searching for a good pediatric dentist or orthodontist in NYC, there are a number of factors to consider–from location to credentials to anxiety-reducing practices. We spoke to Dr. You-na Kim and Dr. Junginn Choi from Manhattan’s Upper East Smiles for guidance on choosing the best pediatric dental practice for your kids in 2024.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that infants see a dentist for their first checkup within six months of getting their first tooth or by age one. “A dental home should be established by the first birthday to help children and their families institute a lifetime of good oral health,” pediatric dentist Dr. You-na Kim explained to us.

But, where do parents begin to look for this “dental home” in a city full of dentistry practices? And how do you find the best fit for your family? After showing us around Upper East Smiles’ brand new pediatric office on East 78th Street and 2nd Avenue–just around the corner from its first Upper East Side location–we sat down with Dr. Kim and orthodontist Dr. Choi for some much-needed expert advice on what to look for in a pediatric or orthodontic dental practice in 2024.

What temperature is a fever? Are ear infections contagious? What is colic in babies? These common children’s health questions and more can be answered by the pediatric health experts at Connecticut Children’s.

Read on for their helpful guidance on some of the most common conditions and illnesses you’ll encounter over the years. And, for more straight-forward, age-appropriate, expert advice, you can visit Connecticut Childrens’ Growing Healthy Blog or subscribe to their information-packed newsletter.

While you may know The Paley Center for its expansive library of TV shows and movies or its epic VR-filled gaming studio, from now until January 7th, the much-loved museum has been transformed into a five-story winter wonderland! Dubbed “Paleyland,” the seasonal attraction invites visitors to sip hot chocolate, snap photos with Santa, catch screenings of classic holiday movies, and so much more.

My daughters and I jumped at the chance to visit PaleyLand in Midtown Manhattan and it did not disappoint. Here’s what to know before you go:

The holidays are the season of joy, but colder temps, travel, big gatherings, and seasonal bugs can make it tough to keep your family’s physical and mental health in check. That’s why the pediatric health experts at Connecticut Children’s reached out to us to share information on the most common winter health challenges among children, from understanding flu and RSV symptoms to tips on how seasonal blues can affect children.

Read on to see their insights on how to keep your family healthier through the holidays and cold winter months. And, for more straight-forward, age-appropriate, expert advice, you can visit Connecticut Childrens’ Growing Healthy Blog.

Battery Park City is a favorite neighborhood for families because it provides an almost-suburban lifestyle where kids get to play in sprawling parks and playgrounds, participate in sports leagues, and attend high-quality local schools–all while being steps from Tribeca, the Financial District, and everything that Manhattan has to offer.

Within the beloved neighborhood, The Solaire stands out as a family-friendly luxury high-rise with eco-conscious features, three-bedroom homes, and a suite of amenities for all ages (think nature-themed playroom for kiddos and a state-of-the-art fitness center for busy parents).

If afternoons on the giant slide in Teardrop Park and fun family dinners at Brookfield Place’s enormous food court sound good to you, read on to learn more about living in this incredibly kid-friendly neighborhood and building.

If your growing family–or your fast-growing kids–have put “space” high on your list of priorities, the luxury 3- and 4-bedroom homes at The Laney might be just what your apartment dreams are made of.

Not only does the boutique Upper West Side rental building offer sprawling pre-war layouts that feature open living spaces, expansive views, and coveted in-home laundry–it’s situated in one of the most kid-friendly neighborhoods here in New York City.

Read on for some of our favorite perks of living in this stunning 17-story building, which manages to maintain its historical art deco charm while offering totally modern conveniences for city families.

Maybe best known for furniture assembly and moving help, for-hire task-tackling service Taskrabbit is also able to take on tons of back-to-school projects you may not have even considered outsourcing–freeing up your time or even just maintaining your sanity. From organizing and storing last year’s artwork, to family meal planning, to thoughtfully decorating a dorm room, experienced Taskers can seriously cut down your to-do list and help you get those argument-inducing, potentially-marriage-ending jobs done.

Taskrabbit has been so helpful in managing my seemingly never ending list of errands and projects, but I do find it easy to forget just how many ways the service can lend a hand. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of things you probably didn’t know you could hire a Tasker to do this back-to-school season–to remind myself, and all of us, of all the ways we can use Taskrabbit to lighten our loads.