Susan Miele

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FREE Yoga Classes for Westchester Families

Submitted by Susan Miele on Mon, 02/01/2016 - 4:00pm

As the popularity of yoga has increased in recent years, so too has the interest in introducing children to its benefits at a young age. Yoga has been associated with stress reduction, concentration and agility, and even public schools have begun offering in-school yoga and relaxation instruction.

We recently provided you with a roundup of family-focused yoga classes offered by centers devoted to the subject. Augmenting that resource, below is a list of yoga classes for kids offered by Westchester libraries, with options for teens, tots and even special needs—all of which are FREE!

Read on for details and contact the libraries directly to register. These classes can fill up quickly, so reserve your spot and get your downward dog on!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Tot Yoga, Body Science, Super Hero Origami, Jan. 25-29

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 01/24/2016 - 5:10pm

Winter weather is finally upon us, but that doesn’t stop the fun for families in Westchester! Below are our top picks for each weekday to help keep your kids occupied and enriched.

The novel opportunities that await include folding fun at Super Hero Origami, domestic STEAM at Science Around the House and a party for puzzles at National Puzzle Day for Kids. Best of all—all of our top picks this week are FREE!

If you continue on to our Event Calendar, you’ll find even more diverse offerings, so read on and head straight there!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Film Festival, Toys and Trains, African Dance, Jan. 23-24

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 4:00pm

Important Note: Because of the snowstorm, many of these programs may have been canceled or postponed. Please check with the location before you head out!

Winter weather in Westchester can bring out the homebody in all of us. But for when you need to get out of the house and embrace the fun that awaits, Mommy Poppins keeps our Event Calendar well-populated with family activities. Below are our top picks for this weekend.

In addition to two cooking classes and several nature programs—among them, the chance to learn about our Backyard Birds—the gamut of activities includes the return of the annual Toy and Train Show and the NY International Children's Film Festival: Best of the Fest. Take a spin at the African Dance Class, or see if you’re the next Bobby Fischer at Take on the Teen Chess Master (as he takes on a remarkable number of opponents at the same time).

So bundle up and have fun! In the event of a significant snowfall, do check with any venue you plan to visit to confirm their plans are unaltered. Be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletters to get all our latest news, roundups and in-depth reviews delivered straight to your inbox. Tell a friend!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Jedi Academy, Teen Day of Beauty, DIY Creations, Jan. 18-22

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 4:00pm

It’s the week of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, representing a time of service and remembrance for Westchester families. It’s also an abbreviated school week, so we’ve identified ways to keep kids busy during down time.

Though the full gamut of activities on our Event Calendar is quite varied, our top picks for this week include two themes: crafting and spa indulgence. Back by popular demand is Teen Day of Beauty, and younger kids can get a piece of the self-soothing action at DIY Bath Salts. There are plenty of other DIY options to choose from as well, but if you still have a case of Star Wars fever, may The Force be with you at Jedi Academy.

Read on to learn about crafting, entertainment and other enriching opportunities for your kids this week, and refer to our January GoList to plan ahead!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Electric Playdough, Silly Science, Monty Python, Jan. 11-15

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 01/10/2016 - 4:00pm

An eclectic assortment of fun awaits Westchester families this week, with offerings for all tastes!

Get Silly with Science or give your kids a rigorous Math Workout. Think you’ve outgrown playing with clay? Think again at Electric Playdough.

These are just a flavor of what’s in store, so read on for more and continue to our Event Calendar for riveting programs every day of the week. Planning ahead? Our January GoList offers highlights for the remainder of the month!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Maker Day, Berenstain Bears, Star Wars, Jan. 9-10

Submitted by Susan Miele on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 4:00pm

As the temperature drops in Westchester, the fun doesn’t stop—it just moves mostly indoors. We know the holidays can cost a pretty penny, so we’ve made a point of identifying fun family events that won’t break the bank. In fact, of the eight top picks we’ve listed below, seven are entirely FREE!

Our recommendations include getting your creative juices flowing at Maker Day or Dia:Beacon Community Free Day; competing for the crown at the Annual Chess Tournament; meeting African creatures at Animal Embassy; and channeling The Force at Celebrate Star Wars.

Read on for more details and more options, and then continue on to our Event Calendar and January GoList for even more fun and enriching programs!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Three Kings Day, Fashion Arts, STEAM, Jan. 4-8

Submitted by Susan Miele on Sun, 01/03/2016 - 4:00pm

Happy new year! As we return from the holidays to our usual routines, so do the types of events on tap for Westchester families. While a couple holiday events are cropping up—such as Three Kings Day Celebration and New Year’s Firework Painting—there’s also a departure from holiday fare with novelties like 19th Century Tin-Punch Decoration.

Regardless, we understand the need to keep the kids occupied and have compiled our top picks below. One added perk: They're all FREE! If one of your new year’s resolutions is to plan ahead and identify more enriching opportunities for your kids, look no further than our January GoList and our Event Calendar!

Westchester News: 7 Updates Families Should Know

Submitted by Susan Miele on Fri, 01/01/2016 - 5:25pm

Keeping tabs on the changing landscape of Westchester businesses is no small task, with all the openings, closings and relocations. We've kept our ear to the ground to help you stay in the know for your start to 2016. Read on to learn about new sweet spots, a new location for maternity clothes, a new facility where you can fly(!) and more.

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