Every year, New York City hosts the Mayor’s Cup—a series of 11 events in all five boroughs. The goal is to find the “best in the city.” Kids in grades kindergarten through high school get to compete in almost every…
The Museum of Modern Art has these amazing family programs that introduce kids to all forms of modern art. Last week, we went to one which explored the current exhibit of Claes Oldenburg. The MOMA programs start with about half…
Is math fun? My informal poll results reveal that the answer is “no” when it comes to math homework and the horrible State tests my kids had to endure last week. However, when math is all about games, challenges and…
Everyone can use a little adventure. And of course it’s even better if the trip is only a couple of hours away, doesn’t require a passport and is on an island where the rum runs freely and there is gambling…
Several times a year, Columbia University holds “Youth Clinics” that are open to the general public. During the clinics, members of various Columbia sports’ teams introduce New York City kids to a variety of sports. A few weeks ago, my…
The folks at American Express offered me the chance to be their guest for a short trip and check out their “Insider” program. What exactly is an “Insider?” The program is made up of a group of travel agents with…
A typical cold winter weekend at our house can feel claustrophobic and undoubtedly involves several hours of TV watching and computer games. But just an hour and a half away from New York City lies Mohonk Mountain Lodge, a retreat…
Turks & Caicos, perhaps best known as a high-end beach destination, is also a terrific place for a family vacation. The waves are calm, the pace is slow and almost every hotel room includes a fully equipped kitchen. One of…
Teaching Kids How to (Literally) Build Bridges Is it possible to teach a slightly esoteric topic, such as architecture, to a young child? A little-known museum in New York City–the Center for Architecture has programs where families get to make…
