18 Top Indoor Play Spaces in New York City

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Enjoy the snow this season with our [Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snow Sports Guide](. [18 Top Indoor Play Spaces in New York City]( [Lola and Tots offers is a drop-in play as well as membership-based childcare with co-working benefits.] With winter's chill here, an indoor play space in NYC may be just the thing to get out some winter wiggles. To that end, we present this list of the 18 best indoor play spaces in New York City. So, when it gets too cold to explore one of [New York City's top playgrounds]( consider taking your fun inside. A word to the wise: Many of these indoor play spaces in NYC require reservations for playtime, so plan your fun in advance. We've got plenty more ideas to entertain kids in our [Guide to Indoor Activities]( plus fun seasonal happenings in our [Winter Fun Guide](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Top Types of Parenting Styles from Gentle Parenting to Tiger Mom: Which Is Best?]( [Photo by Polina Tankilevitch via Pexels] Types of parenting styles these days actually outnumber books on parenting! From tiger moms to gentle parenting, which style is best for you? Finding your parenting style is a bit like finding your tribe. With so many categories (and sub-categories), it can be a challenge to find the right fit. Are you a Koala parent like Kim Kardashian or a permissive mom like Jada Pinkett Smith? The good news is you don't have to settle on one single style. The better news is we've brought together some of the top types of parenting styles here, so you can see what everyone is talking about, and figure out which style(s) intuitively make the most sense to you. Plus, you'll be able to distinguish the helicopter parents from the bulldozers at the next school function! Hopefully, these types of parenting styles will make you feel seen, as you recognize like-minded parenting schools of thought. Kind of like these [funny parenting memes]( that give you a chuckle and let you know you're not alone. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Registration Opens for Free Spring Break STEM Camps in NYC]( [Kids can get a lesson in space technology at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum's STEM Matters spring break camp. Photo courtesy of the museum] The NYC Department of Education's popular free STEM Matters program is back in 2023 and offers FREE week-long camps during New York City's spring break, with programming running from Monday, April 10-Friday, April 14, 2023. The deadline to apply for these hands-on programs, serving kids in kindergarten through 8th grade, is fast approaching. Seventeen different sites are offering programs across the five boroughs, and many are hosted by New York City’s top cultural institutions, including kid hot spots like the Bronx Zoo and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. The subjects are diverse but focus on the sciences. Looking for more camp coverage for spring break or beyond? Be sure to bookmark our [New York City Camp Guide]( and our [Camp Directory]( where you can search for camps by type, age, and neighborhood. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( ❄️ BEST OF JANUARY ❄️ [Snow Tubing near NYC]( These slopes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offer family-friendly snow tubing. [Read More >]( 💙 SEASONAL GUIDE 💙 [Winter Fun Guide]( Skiing, snow tubing, & more winter fun...all in one convenient guide! [Read More >]( ❄️ BEST OF JANUARY ❄️ [Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in NYC]( There's still time to take a spin on one of NYC's beautiful outdoor ice skating rinks. [Read More >]( ❄️ BEST OF JANUARY ❄️ [14 Inexpensive Winter Getaways]( These family-friendly getaways all offer a quick weekend escape. [Read More >]( ❄️ BEST OF JANUARY ❄️ [35 Indoor Things To Do in NYC]( These indoor NYC activities guarantee a good time when the weather's not good. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2023 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](