Danielle Ramos

1 day ago | newyorkfamily.com | Danielle Ramos

Disordered Eating in Young Athletes: What Every Parent Needs to KnowYoung athletes often struggle with disordered eating and eating disorders. For many kids and teens, sports are a huge part of growing up. They help build confidence, friendships, and healthy habits. Yet behind the medals and early morning practices, there’s a growing issue that often goes unnoticed: how young athletes think about food, their bodies, and performance.

6 days ago | newyorkfamily.com | Danielle Ramos

Big Feelings, Small Kids: A New Workbook to Help Children Learn Self-RegulationTeaching your child self-regulation is a vital skill. As parents, we’ve all been there … those tough moments when our kids are overwhelmed and spiraling. Big feelings are a normal part of growing up, but knowing how to manage them doesn’t always come naturally, especially for young children. Close Discover Family FunGet ideas for outings and events delivered to your inbox.

1 week ago | newyorkfamily.com | Danielle Ramos

Check Out The OneThrow Yo-Yo Contest at South Street Seaport MuseumIf you’re like me, you might remember stumbling upon your first yo-yo when you were a kid and becoming utterly fascinated. I can still picture myself on my stoop in Park Slope, spending summer afternoons trying to master the same tricks I’d seen others pull off. Though I never quite got as far as I would have liked, I had countless hours of fun trying.

1 week ago | newyorkfamily.com | Danielle Ramos

NYC Helicopter Crash: What to Say to Kids After Seeing Scary News About Air CrashesYesterday was one of those days that just felt overwhelming, even for adults. Two separate air travel accidents made headlines just hours apart, and they weren’t the kind of stories you can easily turn away from. For kids, it’s a bit harder. Like us, they’re seeing the videos on the news, hearing grown-ups talk, and picking up on the tension around them, even if they don’t fully understand what happened.

2 weeks ago | newyorkfamily.com | Danielle Ramos

Spring Break Fun: Disney Artists Share Easy Drawing Tips to Keep Kids CreativeSpring break is just around the corner, and if you’re a parent in NYC (or anywhere, really), you’re probably already thinking about how to keep the kids entertained and engaged in a fun and creative way. Instead of resorting to the usual movie marathons or hours of screen time, why not try something different?