A survey by The Associated Press and MTV asked more than 1,200 young people in the U.S., ages 13 to 24, What makes you happy? “Spending time with family” was the number-one answer by more than 70 percent of those surveyed. (Source: www.parentalrights.org) The Association for Middle Level Education’s research review shows that parental involvement positively affects student achievement, self-esteem, behavior, emotional well-being, and life goals. So the question is, with school, extra-curricular activities, work and social events, how can you spend more quality time with your kids? Experts say it starts with planning ahead and committing to time together on the calendar. This K-12 Parent Guide, Activities To Do With Your Children in the Five Boroughs, helps you do just that, with descriptions of the best family-friendly activities to meet a variety of interests – and dozens of them are free! From landmark attractions to hidden gems, we’ve provided suggestions throughout the five boroughs for families with toddlers, tweens and teenagers.