TweetApril means spring break for city kids, and there’s nowhere more majestic to vacation than at a genuine castle. Fortunately, there just happens to be an authentic, luxurious National Trust castle 40 minutes north of Manhattan: Castle on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Children aren’t likely to forget spring break at Castle on the Hudson for <... >

TweetSome of childhood’s fondest memories are often centered around a game board or special toy that provokes hours of imaginative play. In the spirit of those memories, here are a few items that will spark youthful flights of fancy. Cranium’s newest family member, Whoonu, lets players guess which things are considered most and least favorite <... >

TweetWhile infants bring new meaning, joy and happiness to couples – they also can bring along sleepless nights and frustration. Now new parents can turn to a sleep solution that has been around for hundreds of years and is proven to lull babies to sleep”¦ The Hushamok baby hammock is bringing peace of mind and <... >

TweetEmpty overnight bag. Check. Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, shampoo, lip gloss, soap. Check. Comfy pajamas and pretty robe, slippers, and underwear. Check. DAR-A-LUZ? Check this out”¦ DAR-A-LUZ which means “to give birth” in Spanish, is a fabulous fashionable alternative to the standard issue hospital gown. Designed by Boston based designer, Daniela Corte, when she was pregnant <... >

TweetYou don’t have time to constantly scour New York City’s special boutiques and grocery store aisles to find the latest and greatest for your nearest and dearest. Not to worry, we do. Here’s the scoop for March: Kim & Jason’s Shy Flower Kit contains everything a child needs to plant a “Shy Flower” except the <... >

TweetThe magical St. Patrick’s Day marches our way again ““ and “˜tis a day for leprechauns, clovers, the wearin’ o’ the green, river dancing, soda bread and Celtic songs. Parents will want to turn up the volume on Putumayo’s Celtic Playground song set because the tranquil, beautiful melodies infused with harpsichord are so soothing and <... >

Tweet What does Valentine’s Day, romance and love mean from the perspective of children? We set out to find the answer with 10 questions about love and romance for kids, and the results are what you can expect from children: the unexpected. Below, our child pundits weigh in with their unique perspectives. Our panel of <... >

TweetI’m not a mom, so I’m hopeless when it comes to buying gifts for my friends’ kids. If I’m invited to a birthday party I spend hours at a toy store trying to find something appropriate, hoping the gift isn’t something the child has already and that it’s interesting enough not to be exchanged immediately. <... >

TweetWhether for Valentine’s Day or for a frosty school night, concocting meals in the kitchen is more fun when the tools are first-rate. Here’s a roundup of shiny new things for the metro kitchen that will make a chef’s heart melt. Terracotta cookware imparts a traditional feel to family recipes, and Piral’s 1870 Collection and <... >

TweetTo kids with “˜street cred,’ Appaman is a staple name. For parents, the unique children’s clothing line inspired by all things Brooklyn with a Scandinavian perspective continually reinvents itself. Many celebrities are going “ape” for the street-sassy and worldly collections. Worn by the Jolie-Pitt fam, as well as the tikes of Kate Hudson, Gwen Stefani <... >