A Day for Douglaston Parents

Good morning, Douglaston.

Today, Patch is launching a series of new features for parents, including one that will include a list of five local deals and another in which a council of moms and dads answers a question on a parenting issue.

Also, we'll provide a list of places or events to take the children as well as a weekly pick of a place where mothers can go to relax and wind down from their busy lives.

Remember to drop by the site tomorrow for our new weekly features, which include a series of photographs from the community, a list of events taking place this weekend in the neighborhood and a restaurant pick of the week.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. This morning, take a look at Frugal Family, a list of five places to find deals in the community, and then stop back by at 10 a.m. for the Grab and Go Kids Planner, which will provide a list of events for the whole family.

2. At 1 p.m., read answers from our panel of parents on how to ensure that your children eat healthy and remain active.

3. Later today, read Great Escape, which is weekly feature for mothers who feel overworked. This column will suggest a place in the community where they can relax and enjoy themselves.

4. Bayside High School plays Benjamin N. Cardozo High School tonight. Click here for more information.

5. The Douglaston/Little Neck library is offering its Mother Goose Time class for children class today.