Danielle Feldman

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Best Parks and Playgrounds in White Plains

Submitted by Danielle Feldman on Wed, 06/25/2014 - 7:00am

White Plains is often referred to as the heart of Westchester County for good reason. It is a city chock full of life, diversity and an abundance of family-friendly events and activities sure to keep the entire family busy and learning all year round including several dynamic parks, playgrounds and walking trails that can be enjoyed by residents and non-residents alike. Read on for more details on where Westchester kids can run, jump, play and explore in White Plains. Admission is free for all the parks and no park pass is required, except where noted for certain activities or features.

Looking for fun beyond White Plains? Be sure to check out our Event Calendar to keep up with what's happening throughout Westchester this month.

Shopping With Kids in Yonkers: Three Premier Shopping Destinations for Westchester Families

Submitted by Danielle Feldman on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 4:00pm

Yonkers is a fantastic city teeming with things to do for kids and families. So far this month, we've shared the best of what Yonkers has to offer families, including picturesque parks, green spaces and nature trails, as well as a dozen indoor destinations for families.

Now onto the thing I happen to love most about Yonkers--the shopping! I might be dating myself, but I remember my mother taking me shopping in Yonkers (Alexander’s anyone?) and now it’s one of my must stop shopping destinations for my daughter. When shopping for kids (and adults), Yonkers has it all. We are shining the spotlight on three premier shopping destinations in Yonkers that not only offer toys, shoes, clothing, games and more, but also places to play, kid-friendly restaurants and exciting events held all year round! So read on for Yonkers’ hottest children’s shopping spots and make a day out of it with the entire family.

Places to Play in Eastchester: Where Westchester Kids Can Learn and Have Fun

Submitted by Danielle Feldman on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 9:00am

All month long we have been featuring the charming town of Eastchester and it’s villages Tuckahoe and Bronxville, highlighting the best things to do, places to shop and family-friendly restaurants to visit. We wrap up our month long focus on Eastchester with a look at the best places to play in the area. In a town full of parks, gyms, libraries and more, families needn’t worry about finding something fun and educational to do all year round. Read on for our top picks on where to play and where to learn in this great town!

Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Eastchester

Submitted by Danielle Feldman on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 11:00am

We continue our month-long coverage of Eastchester (including its villages, Bronxville and Tuckahoe). We've already told you about great places to shop for kids in Eastchester, now we're turning our attention to kid friendly eateries in the area. Dining with kids can be tough sometimes. Luckily, Eastchester offers a variety of restaurants that are sure to please the whole crew, tots to teens. From family friendly taverns to Mexican cuisine, Italian fare, great dessert spots and more, Eastchester offers choices for every palate and we've rounded up our favorites. Read on for our top picks of "kid-tested and approved" local eateries.

4 Foreign Language Programs for Kids in Lower Westchester

Submitted by Danielle Feldman on Fri, 04/04/2014 - 9:00am

Recently (and out of nowhere) my two-year old daughter proudly announced, “Mommy, gracias means thank you in Spanish!” Being the proud mommy I am, I naturally bragged to my friends and family about her genius. When asked how she learned that phrase I realized she picked it up from an episode of Sesame Street. This got me thinking--if my child picked up a phrase from just one television show, imagine what she might learn from an actual foreign language class?

Kids classes are a great way for kids to learn new skills and make new friends. So why not try a foreign language class? Westchester has terrific options for kids of all ages. We've rounded up 4 learning centers in lower Westchester that offer foreign language immersion through fun-filled activities and exploration.

Read on for more information and start your little ones on a lifelong journey of learning and fun. And be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletter to have all the latest news, events and reviews delivered to your inbox.

9 Traditional Summer Day Camps in Northern Westchester

Submitted by Danielle Feldman on Tue, 03/11/2014 - 11:00am

The clocks have officially sprung ahead and the temperatures are slowly on the rise. Spring is in the air (finally!) and for many of us, that means locking down a choice summer camp where our kids can play and learn in a fun, nurturing environment. Last week we told you about traditional day camps in Southern Westchester. Now we're turning our focus to the northern part of the county.

Our round-up of traditional summer camps in Northern Westchester includes nine camps that incorporate all aspects of providing an amazing summer experience with expansive grounds, modern facilities and a wide variety of programming sure to please any camper. Read on for our top picks for fun and educational day camps in Westchester's northern towns and villages.

Also, don't forget to check out our new Westchester Camp Directory, full of information for camps of all kinds in and around Westchester. Plus we continuously update our Summer Camp Guide to keep you up-to-date on the latest camp offerings.