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Keeping Kids Safe Online

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Family Fun in Manhattan

Two can’t-miss, family-friendly events in NYC, plus two venues to visit to make the most of your day

14 Medicine Cabinet Makeover 16 Decode Your Baby’s Rash

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18 Nixing Zits & Boosting Self-Esteem 20 Health Directory

New Home—Now What?

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6 Editor’s Note 8 New Places, New Programs 10 Bracing Ourselves 11 Keeping Kids Safe Online 32 Camps-at-a-Glance Chart 39 Meet the Doctor 41 Open Houses 42 Professional Services 44 Party Central 45 Advertisers’ Index 46 Quotables

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40 New Home—Now What?

23 Family Activities Calendar 30 Family Fun in Manhattan

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MAY 2018 • Vol.9 • No.12

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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Deborah Skolnik MANAGING EDITOR: Katelin Walling SENIOR EDITOR: Bethany Braun-Silva ENGAGEMENT EDITOR: Samantha Neudorf ASSISTANT EDITOR: Melissa Wickes

Here’s to Your Health!

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arenthood has taught me plenty—for instance, it’s possible for a child to get chicken noodle soup in her armpit. And, if deprived of enough sleep, a new mom may misplace her wallet for hours, only to later find it in the refrigerator.

But the very earliest lesson that parenthood imparted to me was this: Babies don’t always look the way they do in diaper commercials—you know, all smooth and dewy and pretty. In fact, though I naturally thought that both of my daughters were beautiful as newborns, they were also kind of…well, pimply right at the beginning!

As I soon learned, that’s common, as are many of our little ones’ bumps, scales, and splotches. Ever wondered if what you’re seeing is cause for concern? In this issue, Bethany Braun-Silva speaks with experts to decode all sorts of baby skin rashes (p. 16).

Of course, infants aren’t the only ones with skin problems. Our focus on health continues with an article by Katelin Walling about teens’ acne and its effect on their psyche (p. 18). We share fixes that are more than skin-deep by explaining ways to buoy your kid’s self-esteem while battling those zits together. And once your child has gotten the proper acne medications, they’ll need to be safely stored. Learn how to keep your medicine chest in tip-top shape by reading Melissa Wickes’ article on p. 14.

While you’re tackling that project, take a look around the rest of your house. If you’ve recently moved in, you won’t want to miss “New Home—Now What?” on p. 40. We reveal 10 fix-ups that can make any house, new or not, more beautiful, valuable, and enjoyable for its owners. Lastly take a look at my essay about my younger daughter’s scoliosis (p. 10) and the surprising way in which it changed us both for the better.

And no, we haven’t forgotten that May is Mother’s Day! We’ve got a gift for the proud parent in you: a chance to get your child (the cutest in the world, natch) on the cover of one of our magazines. See p. 9 for more details, and visit nymetroparents.com/cover-contest-info to see how to enter.

Wishing you a beautiful month!

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“Our mission has always been the same: to teach high-quality music education in a fun and inspiring atmosphere while offering many opportunities for live performance,” says Tracie Smith, owner of The School of Rock Port Jefferson.

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Who: The Gateway Playhouse What’s New: The acting workshop called All the World’s a Stage, which serves as a stepping stone to placement in mainstream acting classes at The Gateway School for the Performing Arts for children on the autism spectrum or with learning disabilities.

The Gateway School partnered with East End Disability Associates Inc. to provide support and services throughout the workshop.

“They might not get this same attention if they were matriculated into other classes in the community, so I think it’s been a great program on different levels of arts education, not just the performance aspect, and life abilities and tasks,” says Michael Baker, education director of the School for the Performing Arts.

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The 600-square-foot room opened Sept. 15, 2017 and is a studio within a studio. It features eight high-powered pottery wheels and more than 100 glazes. The studio can hold up to 25 students during class time.

Studio E offers children’s ceramics classes for ages 5-8, during which students learn hand building only. Students ages 9 and older are invited to throw on a pottery wheel. The first thing students learn is how to throw clay into a cylinder shape. Once this skill is mastered, students can start experimenting with different shapes to create pieces such as vases, bowls, and teapots.

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Bracing Ourselves ›› A straight-up look at the surprising way a mom was changed by her daughter’s scoliosis. By Deborah Skolnik

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uh. I wasn’t expecting that,” the emergency-room physician said, frowning as he read the report from my daughter Genie’s chest X-ray. I shot a nervous glance at my pale, coughing 3-year-old.

“So she has pneumonia?” I asked.

“No, her lungs are clear—it’s just a cold. But there’s a note here saying that her spine is curved,” the doctor replied. I was glad Genie didn’t have pneumonia, but what did it mean that her spine was curved? I pictured a spine shaped like a question mark.

Once Genie was better, we visited an orthopedist our pediatrician had recommended. She diagnosed Genie with scoliosis, an abnormal, side-to-side spinal curvature. The curve stood at 18 degrees; if it progressed to 20 degrees, Genie would need to wear a back brace for 23 hours a day until sometime in her teens.

I prayed Genie’s curve would hold or improve. But a follow-up visit the next year brought devastating news: Her spine was now listing at 26 degrees. A brace-maker armed with a tape measure and clipboard was called in. Weeks later, we were presented with the hard, thick plastic shell that would encase my daughter’s torso for the next decade.

You don’t mess with scoliosis. Left unchecked, it can cause profound problems, from visible deformity and chronic pain to heart and lung trouble. My husband and I knew we needed to treat Genie at once, but that didn’t make it any less agonizing to buckle our wiggly child into a bulky, inflexible contraption. And it wasn’t like I could tell her “lots of kids have this.” They don’t, especially not at age 4. In fact, Genie was the only child in our elementary school’s 100-plus-year history to wear a back brace to classes.

Genie’s clothing covered the brace, but the outline of its front buckles was clearly visible through her clothes. The shoulder straps jutted upward, making her look like a pintsized linebacker. All I could think was that her new, slightly lumpy appearance was tantamount to social suicide.

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go-lucky, maybe because she was too young to feel selfconscious. She covered her brace in stickers and showed it off to her pals, acting like it was cool gear she was lucky to have.

She took her brace in stride, and, following her lead, so did those around her.

The years marched on. There was the occasional mean girl at camp or insensitive adult, but for the most part, people either disregarded Genie’s brace or were intrigued by it.

When a performer at a medieval fair selected Genie to ride on his shoulders, he discovered her brace as he lifted her. “She has her own armor!” he roared to the crowd.

Meanwhile, Genie was disarming me—stripping away the guilty awkwardness I’d long felt around people with visible differences. Because she didn’t view her brace as tragic, she didn’t view others’ medical equipment—or they themselves— as objects of pity. She’d say breezy hellos to people in wheelchairs, and coo over babies in headgear.

Several years ago, she made a best friend at camp and told me everything about her—except that the girl had impaired mobility and used a walker. I didn’t learn about it until visiting day, when I witnessed Genie happily helping her pal get up a hill while singing to her. Why didn’t she tell me about the walker? I wondered. Then I realized it was because to her, it wasn’t worth a mention.

I started to see that it wasn’t just Genie’s spine that needed help; my attitude toward people with disabilities needed some straightening out, too. I no longer avert my gaze from them, worried that they’ll see sorrow in my eyes. Instead, like Genie, I make a point of saying hi. I treat them the way I want people to treat Genie—the way I was supposed to have been treating them all along.

Genie’s now 14, and her spinal curve is almost completely gone. The day is coming when she’ll leave her back brace behind for good, but I know the compassion she gained from her years of treatment will last a lifetime.

She’s not just a kid with a straight back; she’s a person with real backbone.

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Keeping Kids Safe Online ››

By Bethany Braun-Silva with Titania Jordan

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eeping kids protected while they’re on the web is challenging.

Here Titania Jordan, chief parent officer of bark.us, an award winning app that monitors kids’ activities online and alerts parents of potential dangers, shares five ways parents can help keep their kids safe online.

Be where they are. Don’t let your child download an app, play a game, or visit a website unless you (at the very least) know about it first. Google the name of the platform plus the word “dangers”, or review its rating on Common Sense Media. Even better, spend some time with the platform and learn its ins and outs firsthand.

Have those difficult conversations. Often. As soon as your children are old enough to encounter content on a device, you need to talk to them about the importance of asking for permission before clicking on anything. Once they are older and more Internet independent discuss the concept of personally identifiable information, as nobody needs to know your child’s name, age, gender, address, school location, baseball league, or anything else that can lead predators right to where they are.

Get to know the parental control options on the various devices and platforms your children interact with. Next, look at what offerings your Internet, cable, or mobile service providers have. Utilizing the 4-digit pin is critical on Netflix, now that remotes are voice activated.

When in doubt, just say no. If something doesn’t feel right, go with your gut. So many parents these days give in to their children because everyone else a) is doing it b) is playing it c) already has a phone d) has seen the series e) has downloaded it or f) fill in the blank. So what. Go against the grain. Childhood innocence kept a little longer = parenting win.

Media literacy is key. Teach your children to not take everything they see online at face value. Encourage them to look for multiple sources, realize that anyone can copy a photo and create a fake profile, and be responsible with the content they engage with and post online. They need to know about algorithms that are tailored to them based on their search history and browsing preferences, and remember that everything they post on the Internet, even in a private “disappearing” message, is a screen shot away from lasting forever and haunting them in the future.

As CPO, Titiana Jordan is Bark’s resident factotum, her role spanning across product, design, copy, customer acquisition and education, and media relations. Jordan holds a BBA in Marketing, and enjoys painting and building Lego cities with her family in her downtime.

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It turns out you may not need everything you’ve been stocking up on, so add this oft-forgotten area to your spring-cleaning list. By Melissa Wickes

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ur medicine cabinets have become at-home mini drugstores and are often the first place we turn when facing a medical issue, sometimes even before turning to the doctor. As parents, we want to have a plethora of medications on hand in case of any emergency, whether it’s the flu or the imaginary boo-boo your little one has because she wants to accessorize with character Band-Aids.

We’re right there with you: It’s comforting to know there are three bottles of children’s fever reducer within reach at all times.

But every time we open the cabinet, we run the risk of an avalanche of cotton balls, cough drops, and painkillers falling on us, which doesn’t need to be the case! We’re here to help with advice from pediatricians and pharmacists to completely rethink what you need to have on hand, reorganize your medicine cabinet for safety reasons, and provide a little sanity when your kid gets sick.

Cabinet Clean Out

Doctors and pharmacists recommend cleaning out the medicine cabinet and taking inventory of the medications it contains once or twice a year. Check the expiration dates on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and properly dispose of those that are no longer safe to take.

“The main problem with taking expired medications is decrease in efficiency,” says Eric Levene, M.D., a pediatrician at Allied Pediatrics in White Plains. “After the expiration date, the medicine won’t work as well, and you won’t be taking the right dosage.”

Eye drops, creams, and even cosmetics that are stored in the medicine cabinet can harbor different types of bacteria, so when in doubt, throw it out. The irony of a medicine cabinet? Due to the moisture levels in your bathroom, it isn’t the best place for longterm medication storage, according to Joanna Tracy, Pharm. D., 14

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assistant director of Pharmacy at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital (NYU Langone). Most medications can be stored at room temperature, but you should always defer to the medication label when determining which conditions are best for storage.

What to Have on Hand

Parents tend to buy lots of medications to have on hand “just in case,” but this isn’t recommended, according to Dr. Tracy. While it can be anxiety relieving to have the comfort of a makeshift drugstore store readily available, this can actually do more harm than good.

Having a ton of medications laying around raises the risk of kids getting their hands on medicines that can be toxic to them, and creates overall clutter in a place where it is important to be organized.

Additionally, OTC medications, while helpful, often have active ingredients that provide the potential for incidental misuse and higherthan-recommended dosages, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a division of the National Institutes of Health. Some ingredients found in OTC medications that can be harmful include dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant, and loperamide, an antidiarrheal. These medications, when combined with other drugs such as alcohol and marijuana, are especially harmful because they can affect the brain in a similar way to opioids, according to NIDA. “There have been reports of over-the-counter medications causing life threatening side effects in children under two,” says Dr. Tracy, so it is important to pay attention to what medications are safe to give your infant. In the case that you need to give your infant a pain reliever or fever reducer, it is safe to administer acetaminophen, but not ibuprofen. Though, Dr. Levene recommends herbal remedies, with mediation, for infants.

“Herbal remedies are the standard for infants, however just because they are natural does not mean they are always safe,” Dr. Levene says.

“Always consult with your physician and let them know everything you are using...some medications can interfere with herbal remedies.”

For children younger than 6, you should refrain from administering cough medications, according to Dr. Levene. After age 6, saline sprays, ibuprofen pain relievers, and antihistamines are generally okay, but always consult your doctor especially when children are at a young age.

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When arranging the medications in your cabinet, keep in mind what you’re putting within reach of your little ones. All medications should be kept in a place where children cannot reach them, and only adults should be able to distribute them. This is especially important for antidepressants and opioids.

“If the medicine cabinet is in a place accessible to a child...it is recommended that the cabinet be locked,” says Aimée Kahn, M.D., M.P.H., a pediatrician at Crystal Run Healthcare in West Nyack.

Disposing of unnecessary medications properly guarantees your children will not access them. Remember: You should never flush any medications down the toilet or sink due to the risk of contaminating the water supply. The best way to discard medications is through a New York state-approved medicine drop off location, according to Dr. Tracy; visit health.ny.gov to find one near you. There are also U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration take-back days; find more information about these days in accordance with your area at takebackday.dea.gov.

If you are cognizant of where your medication is from the day it is picked up to the day you’re done with it, the medicine cabinet doesn’t have to be a scary place.

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Decode Your Baby’s Rash

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Find out if what you’re seeing on your infant’s skin is normal or if you should call a doctor. By Bethany Braun-Silva

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inding a rash on your infant is fairly common given that baby skin is so sensitive. But as a new parent, “it can be difficult to determine the seriousness of a rash,” says Aimée Kahn, M.D., M.P.H., pediatrician at Crystal Run Healthcare in West Nyack.

“Most rashes are not life-threatening, but if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as fever or feeling sick, bring your child in to be seen by their doctor.” Common symptoms of a serious rash include oozing, pus, blisters, broken skin, pain, tenderness, bruising, or redness, Dr. Kahn says.

A not-so-serious rash may be treated at home with emollients or can even be left untreated to clear up on its own. But “it is important to be aware of rashes that do not get better or appear to be worsening,” Dr. Kahn adds. “In these cases one should bring that child to see their pediatrician for an exam.”

Here we explain the rashes and skin ailments that commonly affect infants, and give you insight as to when it’s time to call the pediatrician.

Cradle Cap

Most common in newborns, cradle cap appears as yellow, crusty, or greasy, scaly patches. It will generally show up on your baby’s scalp, but may appear on his eyebrows, ears, and neck. This is a harmless skin condition and should clear up on its own within a few months. However, it can be treated with a mild soap and a soft bristle brush to help loosen the scales.

Call the pediatrician if the rash does not go away or gets worse; occasionally a baby may have a secondary yeast infection.

“In some cases even cradle cap will require a prescription shampoo or lotion to be treated,” Dr. Kahn says.

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Contact Dermatitis

This will show up as a dry and bumpy or red and oozing rash and will only be present in areas where your infant has been exposed to an irritant, such as Band-Aids, soap, or laundry detergent. Contact dermatitis can be avoided by simply no longer using the product that is causing the trouble, and you can apply a mild anti-itch or cortisone cream to ease the symptoms until the rash clears up.

Call the pediatrician if your baby has been exposed to a severe irritant such as poison ivy, as this may require treatment with an oral steroid or cortisone.

Diaper Rash

A diaper rash occurs when urine and stool act together to create an acidic environment that breaks down baby’s skin. Diarrhea can make diaper rash more frequent. A diaper rash shows up as redness or burn-like marks. Diaper cream should do the trick and can be applied with each diaper change.

Call the pediatrician if your child has severe rashes with open sores that do not heal easily. “On occasion, diaper rash can become secondarily infected. If an area of redness becomes scaly and bumpy, it is possible that the skin has become infected with yeast, which requires a topical antifungal medication. Babies can occasionally experience bacterial infections, like impetigo [see next page], due to severe irritation,” says Katherine Miao, M.D., a medical director at City MD Metro North Region. If baby has large, soft, yellow fluid-filled blisters, a staph infection may have developed. See your doctor; this needs prompt treatment with oral antibiotics.

Eczema

It looks different in infants than it does in older children. When an infant develops an eczema rash, it typically appears on her cheeks, trunk, or scalp; the areas look red, scaly, and sometimes crusty.

Call the pediatrician if the eczema gets worse despite treating with over-the-counter cream. Your child may have developed a bacterial infection, in which case antibiotics are necessary to clear it up. Eczema that isn’t getting better could also be the result of an allergy, especially to foods such as milk or soy. You may need to consult an allergist to find out the specific cause.

Hives

These flat or slightly raised blotches are usually caused by an allergy, most frequently to food or medicine. A telltale sign that the rash is a hive is if it fades in one area and reappears in another. To treat, use a mild antihistamine or remove whatever is causing the allergy.

Call the pediatrician if your baby is having difficulty breathing, or has swollen eyes or lips in addition to hives. In fact, it is recommended you call 911 if any of these symptoms occur, as they are signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Impetigo

If your child develops yellow, crusty, oozing sores around his mouth, this may be a sign of impetigo. It’s caused by a staph or strep germ and can occur anywhere the skin has been broken and bacteria can enter.

Call the pediatrician if you notice the symptoms listed above.

Impetigo needs to be treated by a doctor either with antibiotics or a prescribed cream. If the outbreak does not go away after a few days of treatment, call the doctor again.

Infant Acne or Milia

Milia are tiny white bumps that appear under your baby’s skin.

The bumps are normally present on the nose, chin, or cheeks and are caused by skin flakes trapped near the surface of the skin. Baby acne is red or white bumps on the forehead or cheeks, which are caused by hormones the baby receives from his mother at the end of pregnancy. Infant acne can be present when your baby is born or appear when she is 2-4 weeks old.

Both milia and baby acne will disappear in several weeks and are harmless. You can care for your baby’s acne by washing his skin with warm water and a mild soap and by avoiding oils and lotions on the affected area.

Call the pediatrician if the acne appears to be getting larger or appears swollen and is producing discharge. This could be a sign of a bacterial infection, which needs to be treated with antibiotics.

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Nixing Zits & Boosting Self-Esteem

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In the unfair stage of puberty with changes happening all at once, here’s how you can help your teen clear her acne—and keep her self-esteem intact. By Katelin Walling

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s a tween with the (seemingly) sudden onset of zits and blackheads clogging my pores, I devoured all the information I could find about acne, its causes (so I could avoid those factors to the best of my ability), and how to get rid of it once and for all. Because, really, who wants acne? I tried all the over-the-counter cleansers and spot treatments on the market. I convinced my mom to splurge and get me Proactiv. I was desperate to clear up my face because I was so self-conscious about breakouts—heck, I still am.

In middle school, I got bangs to hide any zits on my forehead.

In high school, I started dabbling in makeup to conceal blemishes.

I still conceal breakouts with makeup, but the difference between now and then is I actually know what I’m doing with makeup— YouTube tutorials didn’t exist when I was in my early teens. The only thing that kept me sane was the fact that some of my close friends were also struggling with acne.

Some tweens and teens might not be so lucky and escape serious self-esteem issues related to acne, especially when it comes to seeing the “perfect” pictures others are posting on social media.

(Thankfully Facebook was in its infancy and only open to college students and Instagram didn’t exist when I was in high school, so I didn’t have pictures of people with clear skin flooding my feeds.)

What’s encouraging, though, is a lot of celebrities are being real about their skin: Most notably, Lili Reinhart of Riverdale fame has been refreshingly honest about her battle with cystic acne.

“The struggle is real, as they say,” says Rachel Nazarian, M.D., F.A.A.D., who dealt with acne in her late teens. Dr. Nazarian is a board-certified dermatologist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and sees patients at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.

The one thing I didn’t do as a teen, regrettably, was talk to a dermatologist to figure out the best course of treatment for my skin.

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All About Acne

There are two categories of acne: inflammatory lesions, which are more likely to scar such as cystic acne (usually deep, bumpy, tender, red nodules) and non-inflammatory lesions, such as whiteheads and blackheads, which are less likely to scar unless the teen picks at them, according to Dr. Nazarian.

Dietary factors may play a role in acne, but “it’s a pretty weak link at this point,” Dr. Nazarian says. There’s no hard evidence, but some studies have suggested dairy products containing natural growth hormones can stimulate over-oil production and cause pimples, and high-glycemic (sugary) and greasy, fried foods are also thought to be linked to acne, Dr. Nazarian explains. “But short of that, we know that most acne is actually just caused by a very normal reaction of the skin from internal hormones and chemicals in the body that can happen from stress, it can just happen from normal puberty, and certainly there are things that you can take [such as medications and supplements] that will absolutely cause acne, but that is not a regular cause,” she says.

“There are so many different treatments now depending on what the patient comes in with and truly how they feel about it, how quickly they need it gone, how distraught they are,” Dr. Nazarian says, and a number of those treatments can be used at the same time.

Topically, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, peels such as glycolic acid, and a range of retinoids can be found over the counter or by prescription, according to Dr. Nazarian.

Oral prescriptions include antibiotics such as doxycycline or minocycline, isotretinoin (more commonly known by the former brand name Accutane), as well as spironolactone, an option for females only, Dr. Nazarian says. Dermatologists also have tools, such as lasers and blue lights, they can use in the office.

One thing to keep in mind: The more your teen can do to prevent bacteria from clogging her pores, the better off her skin will be. Some easy things he can do are wash his face twice a day with a gentle cleanser but don’t over-scrub, change his pillowcase once a week, regularly wipe down his phone screen and headphone cords with an alcohol wipe, and use a facial cleansing wipe after playing sports or working out. While none of these will miraculously clear acne completely, each little step can help reduce the number of pimples she sees.

Supporting Self-Esteem

Puberty is an awkward phase of life, and you don’t have to be an expert to see that some teens are self-conscious or have self-esteem issues, says Sanam Hafeez, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist and founder and director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. in New York City. But there are things you, as parents, can do to prevent your teen’s self-esteem from dropping—and help improve it.

“The longer acne lasts, the worse the emotional symptoms might be,” says Lindsay Macchia, Ph.D., associate psychologist at the Mood Disorders Center and Anxiety Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute. So the first step she suggests is to take your teen to a dermatologist. The faster acne is treated, the more likely the teen is to not have feelings of low self-esteem and low self-worth. “I would encourage a parent to find a doctor who is very empathic and validating and understands that, yes, this is a skin condition, but it can also effect the tween or teen emotionally too,” she says.

Additionally, parents should emphasize that they are part of their teen’s support system and validate his feelings. “If their self-esteem is starting to dip or they are starting to be concerned about their appearance…or what other people might be thinking of them or how they might be treating them, knowing that they can turn to their parents for support can go a very long way,” Dr. Macchia says.

“Parents, sometimes in their years of experience and feeling that their problems are so much bigger than their teenagers’ problems, are dismissive,” Dr. Hafeez adds. But “dismissing them makes them feel alone and the only people they can turn to for help are people who are also now not taking them seriously and sort of undermining or downplaying their problem.” Listen to your teen and tell her, “I understand. It must be really hard. Would you like to go see a doctor or a dermatologist with me?”

If you can talk to your teen, and spend time with him to help him feel heard and validated, acne or not, he’s going to feel a boost in his self-esteem because he feels important to those people who mean the most, Dr. Hafeez says.

When to See a Therapist

If your tween or teen suddenly changes her behavior—starts avoiding social activities such as parties, sports teams, after-school clubs, or school events; always covers or hides her face; seems more sad or irritable than usual; tries to skip school; or even verbalizes that she thinks she looks ugly—her self-esteem may be plummeting because of her acne, and it might be time to seek professional help.

If you’re anxious about asking your teen whether he wants to see a psychologist, Dr. Hafeez suggests saying, “I’m here for you.

I’m always willing to talk, but I don’t want to assume that I’m the answer to all of your problems. Maybe there are things you don’t want to tell me. I want you to be able to speak openly to someone who you feel isn’t going to judge you.”

“Just giving them those options makes the child feel like their parent cares enough about doing something about this, and it’s not just about how they feel now. Teenagers can be brats and they can be ungrateful, but someday that teenager is going to look back and be appreciative of those things,” Dr. Hafeez says.

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Sayville Falls Mini Golf 30 Hanson Place, Sayville 631-256-5632; sayvillefallsminigolf.com Hours: Through October: Sunday-Thursday, 10am-10pm; FridaySaturday, 10am-11pm Price: $9.95; $8.95 children ages 6-12; $6.95 seniors and children 5 and younger With the longest 18-hole miniature-golf course on Long Island, this course is decorated with a double-sided waterfall with holes surrounded by water and an aquatic life-viewing platform for putters of all ages and skill levels.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor 516-692-6768; cshfishhatchery.org Hours: daily, 10am-5pm; extended weekend hours: 10am-6pm, June-August Price: $6; $4 seniors and children ages 3-12; free for children 2 and younger This nonprofit center is dedicated to educating visitors about the freshwater ecosystems of New York. It has the largest living collection of New York state freshwater reptiles, fish, and amphibians. Tour two aquarium buildings and eight outdoor ponds, or feed the hungry trout.

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We Can’t Believe It’s FREE!, The Great Outdoors

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EDITOR’S HOT TICKETS

Our calendar is full of great ideas. First, here are the nine events we consider can’t-miss—the ones we’re taking our own kids to. Consider it your cheat sheet to the best of what’s great this month!

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‘Stand Up! Stand Out! The Bullying Project’

WHEN: Through May 5: Saturdays, 11am WHERE: Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson AGES: 3-8 WHAT: It’s a bright spring day when Peg watches as Nellie is bullied on the playground and takes matters into her own hands.

WHY WE LOVE IT: Features live actors, puppets, and a toe-tapping original score.

WANT TO GO? $10. 631-928-9100. theatrethree.com.

Long Island Ducks Opening Weekend

WHEN: May 4-6, Friday-Saturday, 6:35pm; Sunday, 1:35pm WHERE: Bethpage Ballpark, 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip AGES: All WHAT: Come support The Long Island Ducks during their home opener. On Saturday, there will be a post-game Fireworks Spectacular and Sunday is Family Funday.

WHY WE LOVE IT: The first 1,500 fans will receive QuackerJack OYO Minifigure.

WANT TO GO? $12. 631-940-3825. liducks.com.

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‘Shh! We Have a Plan’

WHEN: Monday, May 7, 10am and 12:30pm WHERE: Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach AGES: 3-8 WHAT: The audience will follow the journey of a family venturing through the woods to capture a beautiful bird. This production teaches everyone that kindness and treating nature with respect is more important than getting what you want at any cost.

WHY WE LOVE IT: This non-verbal tale features magic, music, and puppetry.

WANT TO GO? $12. 631-288-1500. whbpac.org.

‘Frog & Toad’

WHEN: Through May 12: Saturdays, 2pm; Sundays, 11:30am WHERE: BroadHollow Theatre, 265 E. Main St., East Islip AGES: All WHAT: The beloved story of two great friends—the cheerful and popular frog and the rather grumpy toad—through four fun-filled seasons.

WHY WE LOVE IT: Children will find these characters endearing.

WANT TO GO? $13. 631-581-2700. broadhollow.org.

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WHEN: May 11-20, Monday-Thursday, 6-11pm; Friday, 6pm-12am; Saturday-Sunday, 2pm-12am WHERE: NYCB Live, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale AGES: All WHAT: Stroll through more than 25 acres of affordable family entertainment at one of Long Island’s biggest fairs. Enjoy the largest Kiddy Land on the island, food and drinks, free shows, carnival games, and prizes.

WHY WE LOVE IT: It has more than 100 rides and attractions!

WANT TO GO? $12; $27 to ride all rides. 516-408-1500. empirestatefair.com.

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GiGi’s Playhouse Long Island Family Fitness Day FREE

WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2-4pm WHERE: Great South Bay YMCA, 200 W. Main St., Bayshore AGES: All WHAT: This event will include games, activities, fitness demos, light snacks, and refreshments.

WHY WE LOVE IT: GiGi’s Playhouse was created to change the way the world views a Down syndrome diagnosis and send a global message of acceptance for all.

WANT TO GO? 631-665-4255. gigisplayhouse.org/longisland.

‘Cinderella’s Glass Slipper’

WHEN: May 5-26, Saturdays, 2pm; Sundays, 2pm WHERE: ThinkBIG! Theater Arts, 42 S. Ocean Ave., Patchogue AGES: 3-8 WHAT: A touch of incredible—yet easy to stage—magic sends Cinderella off to the palace ball. But alas, she loses her glass slipper as she tries to escape before midnight arrives.

WHY WE LOVE IT: This charming musical performed for kids by kids is a beautiful retelling of the classic fairytale.

WANT TO GO? $12. 631-307-4042. thinkbigtheaterarts.org.

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22nd Annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival FREE

WHEN: Sunday, May 27, 12-5pm WHERE: Downtown Riverhead, East Main Street, Riverhead AGES: All WHAT: This annual fun-for-the-whole-family festival includes street painting, a fine arts and crafts fair of local artists and artisans, live music and entertainment, children’s activities, drumming, dance, food trucks, and more.

WHY WE LOVE IT: A Memorial Day weekend tradition where families and friends enjoy the creative spirit together.

WANT TO GO? eastendarts.org.

Mars Rover

WHEN: May 26-28, Saturday-Monday, 1-5pm WHERE: Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Program a Mars Rover to navigate and collect valuable information for NASA scientists.

WHY WE LOVE IT: Pretty cool activity for space lovers!

WANT TO GO? $5. 631-331-3277. maritimeexplorium.org.

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WE CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S FREE

Think a freebie has to be ho-hum? Don’t let the price tag (or lack of one) fool you. Here are the five no-cost events we’re excited about now. You’re welcome.

Student Spring Solo Recitals FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 6:30pm WHERE: Faust & Harrison Pianos, 277 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station AGES: All WHAT: The students of Music Institute of Long Island will perform on the violin, cello, piano, flute, voice, guitar, saxophone, and clarinet.

Performers range in age from 3-17 years old.

WANT TO GO? 516-627-7052. milimusic.com.

Red Creek Schoolhouse Opening FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 4-5pm WHERE: Southampton Historical Museum, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton AGES: All WHAT: Celebrate the grand reopening of the 1830 Red Creek School House. Call the museum to reserve a free self-guided tour of the Grounds of the Rogers Mansion, including this newly renovated treasure.

WANT TO GO? 631-283-2494. southamptonhistory.org.

Reading is Fundamental Night FREE

WHEN: Thursday, May 10, 6-7:30pm WHERE: Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy an evening of stories, games, and crafts. Each child will leave this program with a free book.

WANT TO GO? 631-727-3228. riverheadlibrary.org.

Introduction to Yoga FREE

WHEN: Monday, May 14, 7-8pm WHERE: Vanderbilt Elementary School, 350 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills AGES: 9-17 WHAT: An introduction to yoga to reduce stress, sharpen concentration, and boost self confidence. Bring a yoga mat or towel.

WANT TO GO? 631-231-5500. tsvf.org.

Spring Family Festival FREE

WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 11am-3pm WHERE: Thomas School of Horsemanship Summer Camp and Riding Academy, 250 Round Swamp Road, Melville AGES: 3 and older WHAT: Celebrate spring with pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, kids crafts, field games, musical saddles, STEM projects, jumping pillows, vendors, food trucks, and more.

WANT TO GO? 631-692-6840. tshcamp.com.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS Trees, Bees and Butterflies

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 11am-3pm WHERE: Fire Island Lighthouse, Robert Moses State Park parking field 5, Fire Island AGES: All WHAT: Learn how human actions impact the butterflies and bees. Learn about milkweed, create a butterfly, and get seeds to take home and plant.

WANT TO GO? 631-661-4876. fireislandlighthouse.com.

Jr. Marine Biologist for Preschoolers

WHEN: Sunday, May 6, 10am-12pm WHERE: Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Parkway, Babylon AGES: 3-5 WHAT: Learn about the marine environment with your child. This program includes hands-on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. Registration required.

WANT TO GO? $25; $5 additional adults. 631-587-2873. ccesuffolk.org.

Family Garden Mosaics FREE

WHEN: Friday, May 18, 4pm and 5pm WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach AGES: All WHAT: Make a personalized mosaic stone to decorate your garden or flowerbed. Registration and Westhampton Free Library card required.

WANT TO GO? 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.

Ivy League School Foundation’s Spring Fling

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 12-3pm WHERE: Ivy League School, 211 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy activities such as a sky bounce, pony rides, face painting, petting zoo, bouncers, crafts, rock wall, playgrounds, and more.

WANT TO GO? $10 POP bracelets for children. 631-265-4177. ivyleaguekids.com.

Herb and Veggie Fest

WHEN: May 19-20, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-6pm WHERE: Garden of Eve Farm, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy a hayride tour of the farm and learn how to grow organic vegetables.

WANT TO GO? $5. 631-722-8777. gardenofevefarm.com.

HeartBeet Farm Stand FREE

WHEN: May 26-June 16, Saturdays, 10am-12pm WHERE: Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook AGES: All WHAT: HeartBeet Farms produces fresh, organically grown fruits and vegetables with a focus on nourishing families.

WANT TO GO? 631-751-2244. stonybrookvillage.com. ›› LongIslandParent 25

HOLIDAY FUN Whale of a Mom

WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 9:30-10:30am WHERE: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Explore how oceanic moms take care of their little ones, create a card for someone special, and enjoy story time, a snack, and a mommy-and-me scarf.

WANT TO GO? $12; $4 per sibling. 631-367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Mother’s Day Ceramic Wall Hangers FREE

KINDNESS CRUSADERS Long Island Cares Mobile Food Pantry FREE

WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 11am WHERE: Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead AGES: All WHAT: Long Island Cares will have a Mobile Food Pantry van on-site for three-day food supply distribution. No identification or registration required to pick up your supply of food.

WANT TO GO? 631-727-3228. riverheadlibrary.org.

The Pillowcase Project FREE

WHEN: Friday, May 4, 7-8pm WHERE: Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Ave., Brentwood AGES: 5-12 WHAT: In this exciting program presented by the American Red Cross, decorate a special pillowcase and learn all about being prepared for an emergency.

WANT TO GO? 631-273-7883. brentwoodnylibrary.org.

I Love My Park Day Volunteer Cleanup FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 10am-3pm WHERE: Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington AGES: All WHAT: Roll up your sleeves and participate in outdoor spring cleanup of Walt Whitman Birthplace, as part of a statewide initiative to maintain parks. Bring your own gardening tools. Lunch, birthplace tours, and free a T-shirt will be provided.

WANT TO GO? 631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org.

Spring Health and Wellness Event FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 12-6pm WHERE: Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove AGES: All WHAT: Visit Center Court for a day focused on well-being with healthy living tips and insight directly from on-site vendors and demonstrations.

Smith Haven Mall will continue its participation with Susan G. Komen to support the fight against breast cancer.

WANT TO GO? 631-724-8066. simon.com.

AHRC Suffolk’s Superhero Run for a Reason 5K

WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 8:30am WHERE: Smith Point Park, 1 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley AGES: All WHAT: Come out and run or walk and help directly support the programs and services AHRC Suffolk provides to children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities throughout Suffolk County.

WANT TO GO? $25 for the 5K; $15 for the Kids Fun Run. 631-5850100. ahrcsuffolk.org/5k.

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WHEN: Tuesday, May 8, 4pm WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Design a ceramic wall-hanging flower pot. Registration and library card required.

WANT TO GO? 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.

Drop in Craft: Mother’s Day FREE

WHEN: Friday, May 11, 4-5pm WHERE: Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead AGES: 5-8 WHAT: Make a gift for Mom or someone special in your life.

WANT TO GO? 631-727-3228. riverheadlibrary.org.

Mother’s Day Weekend: Learn to Garden

WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 9am-6pm WHERE: Garden of Eve Farm, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead AGES: All WHAT: Workshops include planting patio gardens and essential oils.

WANT TO GO? $5. 631-722-8777. gardenofevefarm.com.

Mothers’ Day Brunch on the Farm

WHEN: Sunday, May 13, 10am-2pm WHERE: Garden of Eve Farm, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy a buffet prix-fixe brunch.

WANT TO GO? $30; $15 children. 631-722-8777. gardenofevefarm.com.

Message in a Bottle for A Special Lady in Your Life

WHEN: May 12-13, Saturday-Sunday, 1-5pm WHERE: Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Write a heartfelt message and place it in a decorated bottle.

WANT TO GO? $5. 631-331-3277. maritimeexplorium.org.

Mother’s Day

WHEN: Sunday, May 13, 11am-5pm WHERE: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor AGES: All WHAT: Moms get in free with paying child.

WANT TO GO? $6; $5 children ages 4-18; free for children younger than 4 and moms. 631-367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Happy Mother’s Day

WHEN: Sunday, May 13, 10am-5pm WHERE: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor AGES: All WHAT: Free admission for mothers only when accompanied by their children.

WANT TO GO? $6; $4 children ages 3-12; free for children younger than 3 and moms. 516-692-6768. cshfha.org.

SHOW TIME!

MOVERS & SHAKERS

‘Dear Edwina, Jr.’

Tap, An Evening of Rhythm

WHEN: May 4-5, Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2pm and 7pm WHERE: Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach AGES: All WHAT: This rollicking musical is all about manners and discovering what’s special inside all of us, featuring a cast of 25 local children.

WANT TO GO? $15. 631-288-1500. whbpac.org.

Indigo Girls

WHEN: Thursday, May 10, 8pm WHERE: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington AGES: 9 and older WHAT: Special guest Michelle Malone performs as well.

WANT TO GO? $25 and up. 631-673-7300. paramountny.com.

‘A Chorus Line’

WHEN: May 9-26, Thursday-Sunday, see website for times WHERE: Gateway Playhouse, 215 S. Country Road, Bellport AGES: 9 and older WHAT: A Chorus Line celebrates the glamour and grind of 17 talented dancers.

WANT TO GO? $49 and up. 631-286-1133. thegateway.org.

‘Gruff!’

WHEN: May 4-6, Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 2pm and 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm WHERE: Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton AGES: All WHAT: The show will showcase the history and evolution of tap dance.

WANT TO GO? $15-$50. 631-324-4050. guildhall.org.

Model and Talent Search with NYC’s Zuri Model & Talent FREE WHEN: Sunday, May 6, call to schedule an appointment WHERE: Tower Talent, 535 Broadhollow Road, Melville AGES: 3 and older WHAT: Join Tower Talent for an open call audition with special guest, Zuri Model & Talent, a modeling agency based out of NYC. WANT TO GO? 516-765-2400. towertalent.com.

World Record Challenge FREE

WHEN: Monday, May 7, 3-4pm WHERE: Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Ave., Brentwood AGES: 13-17 WHAT: Try to beat some of the current world records.

WANT TO GO? 631-273-7883. brentwoodnylibrary.org.

Sensory Playground FREE

WHEN: May 16-31, see website for dates, 10:15am and 12:15pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3 and older WHAT: An interactive, puppet-filled musical about saving the environment.

WANT TO GO? $9 with $13 museum admission. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

WHEN: Monday, May 14, 10:30-11:30am WHERE: Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Ave., Brentwood AGES: 3-5 WHAT: Join this morning of sensory-based play and explore different activity stations that will stimulate your senses and encourage learning.

WANT TO GO? 631-273-7883. brentwoodnylibrary.org.

‘Willy Wonka Musical’

Main Street Gallery Presents Singer-Songwriter Night

WHEN: Thursday, May 31, 7pm WHERE: Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Suite 1, Port Washington AGES: All WHAT: Features the students of the musical theater workshop program.

WANT TO GO? $25. 516-767-1384. landmarkonmainstreet.org.

‘Goldilocks—Is That You? ‘

WHEN: May 26-June 9, Saturdays, 11am WHERE: Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Goldilocks, a conscientious scout, encounters the three nicest showbiz bears you’d ever hope to meet and helps them foil the plans of Billy de Goat Gruff.

WANT TO GO? $10. 631-928-9100. theatrethree.com.

‘Curtains’

WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 7-10pm WHERE: Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington AGES: All WHAT: Singer-songwriters of all skill levels hone their craft, sing their songs, and play and talk about their original music.

WANT TO GO? $5-$10. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.

Kids’ Night Out/Parents’ Night Off

WHEN: Friday, May 25, 6-9pm WHERE: ThinkBIG! Theater Arts, 42 S. Ocean Ave., Patchogue AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Drop the kids off for food, games, coloring, crafts, and more.

WANT TO GO? $25; $20 each additional sibling. 631-307-4042. thinkbigtheaterarts.org.

WHEN: May 19-June 23, check the website for specific dates and times WHERE: Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson AGES: 5 and older WHAT: It’s Boston 1959 and chief sleuth Lieutenant Frank Cioffi investigates the murder of a Broadway-bound theater company’s tremendously untalented star on opening night.

WANT TO GO? $35; $28 students ages 13-18; $20 children ages 5-12.

631-928-9100. theatrethree.com.

Parents and Babies Meditation Class

‘Willy Wonka Jr. ‘

WHEN: Through July 30: Sundays, 11:30am-1pm WHERE: Kadampa Meditation Center Long Island, 282 New York Ave., Huntington AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Classes are presented in a lively, creative, and interactive way.

WANT TO GO? $3. 631-549-1000. meditationonlongisland.org. ››

WHEN: May 19-June 24, Saturdays, 2pm; Sundays, 11am WHERE: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown AGES: 3 and older WHAT: Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man.

WANT TO GO? $15. 631-724-3700. smithtownpac.org.

WHEN: Through June 21: Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am WHERE: Kadampa Meditation Center Long Island, 282 New York Ave., Huntington AGES: 3-5, adult WHAT: Relax and enjoy guided meditations with your baby.

WANT TO GO? $5. 631-549-1000. meditationonlongisland.org.

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SMARTY PANTS The Who, What and Where Project FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, May 1, 5-6pm WHERE: Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Ave., Brentwood AGES: 13-17 WHAT: This is an exciting hour of story starters and journal making. Let your imagination and literacy insight lead you on whatever journey you choose.

WANT TO GO? 631-273-7883. brentwoodnylibrary.org.

ANIMAL LOVERS Dog Treats for Bideawee FREE

WHEN: Wednesday, May 2, 4:15pm WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Make no-bake freezable dog treats to donate to the Bideawee Animal Shelter. Registration and Westhampton Free Library card required.

WANT TO GO? 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.

Pet Adoption Fair FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 10am-2pm WHERE: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket AGES: All WHAT: Various animal rescue organizations and animal advocacy associations will be in attendance.

WANT TO GO? 631-941-4080. emmaclark.org.

Baby Animal Days

WHEN: May 5-6, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm WHERE: Suffolk County Farm & Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy wagon rides, pony rides, visiting baby animals, activities for kids, and live music.

WANT TO GO? $7. 631-852-4610. ccesuffolk.org.

Tale of the Whale: Discussion & Art FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 11am WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach AGES: All WHAT: The Southampton Historical Museum will discuss the history of the whaling industry on Eastern Long Island. Participants will examine real pieces of scrimshaw art (made from whale teeth) and create artwork of their own. Registration and Westhampton Free Library card required.

WANT TO GO? 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.

PJ’s in the Park

WHEN: Through May 20: Saturday-Sunday, 1pm WHERE: Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville AGES: All WHAT: Visit this pajama party with kid goats. Any child who comes dressed in their PJs will receive $1 off animal food or a milk bottle.

WANT TO GO? $16.95; $14.95 children ages 3-12; free for children younger than 3. 631-878-6644. longislandgamefarm.com.

David Rosaire and the One and Only Pekingese Dog Act

WHEN: May 25-Sept. 3, daily, 12pm and 3pm WHERE: Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville AGES: All WHAT: David Rosaire and his pack of adorable and very talented dogs are back at the Long Island Game Farm for the 2018 season.

WANT TO GO? $16.95; $14.95 children ages 3-12; free for children younger than 3. 631-878-6644. longislandgamefarm.com.

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Viking Invasion

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 1-2pm WHERE: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor AGES: All WHAT: Celebrate National Viking Day by exploring Viking culture. Create an array of Viking gear such as a helmet, beard, and a sparkly brooch.

WANT TO GO? $5; $12 children. 631-367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Exoplanet Transits

WHEN: May 5-6, Saturday-Sunday, 1-5pm WHERE: Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Learn about robotics and meet Ray and his robot Volt, back for the 2018 Eastern Long Island Mini Maker Faire.

WANT TO GO? $5. 631-331-3277. maritimeexplorium.org.

Coding Craze FREE

WHEN: Monday, May 7, 4pm WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach AGES: 5-8 WHAT: Learn how to code without a computer. Registration and Westhampton Free Library card required.

WANT TO GO? 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.

Magic Carpet Tour of Southold’s Lighthouses FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 10am WHERE: Southold Historical Society Museum Complex, Pine Neck Barn, 55200 Main Road, Southold AGES: All WHAT: Ted Webb will engage parents and children in comparing the eight lighthouses, and help them to imagine what lighthouses could be like in the future.

WANT TO GO? 631-765-5500. southoldhistoricalsociety.org.

Museum Adventures

WHEN: May 3-17, Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm WHERE: Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook AGES: 5-8 WHAT: Take part in activities focusing on the art exhibition Perfect Harmony: The Musical Life and Art of William Sidney Mount. Includes gallery visit with discussion and musical art project. Call to register.

WANT TO GO? $10. 631-751-0066. longislandmuseum.org.

Space Telescope

WHEN: May 19-20, Saturday-Sunday, 1-5pm WHERE: Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Design, build, and test a tool to discover new ways to better understand the universe.

WANT TO GO? $5. 631-331-3277. maritimeexplorium.org.

Marble Run Challenge FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, May 22, 4:30pm WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach AGES: 5-8 WHAT: Make a 3-D maze to run a marble through. Registration and Westhampton Free Library card required.

WANT TO GO? 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.

Home School Day

WHEN: Thursday, May 31, 1-3pm WHERE: Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook AGES: All WHAT: Specially designed program for home-schooled families. Includes hands-on activities in the Carriage Museum and Blacksmith Shop. Call to register.

WANT TO GO? $5; $20 per family. 631-751-0066. longislandmuseum.org.

Hunting the Whale: The Rise and Fall of a Southampton Industry

WHEN: Through Aug. 4: Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm WHERE: Southampton Historical Museum - Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton AGES: All WHAT: Whaling tools, maps, illustrations, archival images and text will be displayed with an eye toward making the exhibit accessible to audiences of varied interests and all ages.

WANT TO GO? $4; free for children younger than 18. 631-283-2494. southamptonhistory.org.

Zumba

WHEN: May 7-14, Mondays, 5:45-6:30pm WHERE: The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Participate in hip hop for youth and teens of all abilities.

Participants with special needs will be partnered with teen volunteers to assist with full integration into the class. Registration required.

WANT TO GO? $15. 631-351-8672. nyfriendshipcircle.com.

Open House FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 10-11:30am WHERE: Long Island Whole Child Academy - St. Elizabeth’s Church, 175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville AGES: 9-17 WHAT: Come and learn about the strengths and special needs of Twice Exceptional Learners. Discover the possibilities when your child is provided an appropriate and individualized educational environment. Reservations required.

WANT TO GO? 347-668-3676. liwholechild.org.

NY Friendship Circle: Yoga

WHEN: May 6-20, Sundays, 2:30-3:30pm WHERE: Fitness Incentive, 157 Deer Park Road, Babylon AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Families can sign up for this yoga class for all abilities.

Registration required.

WANT TO GO? $15 per session. 631-351-8672. nyfriendshipcircle.com.

NY Friendship Circle: Dance Class

WHEN: May 6-20, Wednesdays, 12-1pm WHERE: Positions Dance Studio, 264 Deer Park Road, Babylon AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Kids of all abilities can participate in this dance class.

Registration required.

WANT TO GO? $13. 631-351-8672. nyfriendshipcircle.com.

NY Friendship Circle: Hip Hop FREE

SPECIAL NEEDS

Bowling Buddies

WHEN: Sunday, May 6, 1:15-2:30pm WHERE: Strike 10 Lanes, 849 Long Island Ave., Deer Park AGES: 5 and older WHAT: NY Friendship Circle of Suffolk County unites teen volunteers and children with special needs in a wide range of social and educational innovative programs and activities for hours of fun and friendship.

Register online.

WANT TO GO? $10. 631-351-8672. nyfriendshipcircle.com.

Art with a Partner Inclusion Workshops for Children & Young Adults

WHEN: Monday, May 7, 1-3pm WHERE: Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills AGES: 3 and older WHAT: Using a multitude of mediums, each young person will go home every session with a completed craft project.

WANT TO GO? $35. 631-462-5400. artleagueli.org.

Sensory-Friendly Program: ‘The Great Muppet Caper’

WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 11am WHERE: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Intrepid journalists Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo snag an assignment reporting on a British jewel heist.

WANT TO GO? $12. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org.

WHEN: May 2-30, Wednesdays, 5-5:45pm WHERE: The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Hip-hop for youth and teens of all abilities. Register online.

WANT TO GO? 631-351-8672. nyfriendshipcircle.com.

Creative Expeditions

WHEN: Through June 16: Saturdays, 10am WHERE: Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Families will engage in fun interactive gallery experiences that provide opportunities for everyone to look at and talk about art in a group setting followed by hands-on art making activities that encourage experimentation with new materials, processes, and creative play.

WANT TO GO? $12; $8 seniors; $4 children ages 4-12. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org.

Coming up next month: JUNE 7: Teen Driver Safety Program at The Town of Brookhaven Wildlife and Ecology Center, Holtsville JUNE 9: Mermaids, Myths and Sea Monsters at The Whaling Museum & Education Center, Cold Spring Harbor JUNE 14-28: Long Island FunFest at Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood

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Enjoy a day filled with free performances from top Irish dance companies at the 17th Annual Irish Dance Festival at Riverside Park South. Learn the difference between sean-nós, céilí, and step dance, and take the opportunity to join in on the dancing. Performers include festival favorites Donny Golden Dancers, Niall O’Leary Dance Troupe, Darrah Carr Dance, and Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance, plus special guests. Expect music and Irish language lessons, children’s crafts, face-painting, and more. May 6, 1-7pm. Age: All. FREE. Pier I, Riverside Park South, irishartscenter.org.

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Located within the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, this museum features temporary and permanent exhibits and programming that explore the diversity of American Indians, and is home to one of the most extensive collections of Native American arts and artifacts in the world. The imagiNATIONS Activity Center opens May 17, with family-friendly activities for kids to learn more about Native scientific discoveries and inventions.

Visit it: 1 Bowling Green, Bowling Green; 212-514-3700; nmai.si.edu Can’t-miss event: Annual Children’s Festival: Celebrating imagiNATIONS! from May 19-20, 11am-5pm Directions: Approximately a 1-hour, 15-minute drive or 1½-hour LIRR and subway ride from Huntington

During the two days prior to the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, more than 60,000 cyclists roll through Basketball City at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan for Bike Expo New York to meet, greet, and talk shop with one another and more than 100 exhibitors, from big brands to local innovators. The expo features everything from beginner’s lessons to state-of-the-art equipment for races to fun giveaways and panels. May 4-5, Friday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 9am-6pm. Age: All. FREE. Pier 36, Lower Manhattan. bike.nyc/events/bike-expo-new-york.

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Governors Island

Open from May through the end of October, this former military outpost is now a family-friendly public space accessible via ferry from Manhattan and Brooklyn. The 172-acre island boasts biking, play fountains, ballfields, a compost learning center, mini golf, Slide Hill, and play:ground NYC for kids. On weekends, families can take advantage of the Flywire Zip Line, Amazen’ Maze, and Climbing Challenge.

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ongratulations...You just closed on your new home! The mortgage is set up, you’ve got the keys, and the family is all moved in.

What should you do next?

Well, the most stressful parts of buying a house are over, from filling out piles of paperwork to packing (and unpacking). But there’s still some settling-in work that needs to be done to make your house feel like a home. We’re talking about more than just hanging pictures or finding a place for everything.

To get you started, we spoke to experts and created a list of 10 things you should do in the first year to help set a strong foundation for an enjoyable home-owning experience now and in the years to come.

First Things First...Change the Locks!

You received the keys to your new house at the closing, but do you know how many people have copies? Changing the locks should be one of the first things you do after moving in, according to Anthony Marino, a licensed associate real estate broker based in southwest and downtown Brooklyn. “You would be surprised how many people don’t change the locks. They get the key at closing and think it’s the only copy, but meanwhile the previous family had five kids and everyone’s got keys,” he says.

Reassess Your Homeowners Insurance

It’s often necessary to have insurance in place even before making your home purchase. Many banks require new homeowners to roll their mortgage, insurance, and taxes into one payment each month. After about six months, once you’re comfortable and have gotten to know your house, it’s a good idea to take another 40

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look at your policy. “If you need to change things throughout the year—maybe you got too much or too little coverage—then go back to the insurance company and tell them what you need, and they should be able to work with you,” Marino says.

Special insurance is required if you’re in a flood zone; it’s not the same as homeowners insurance. “We know now from Hurricane Sandy, in certain parts of the city, we’re more susceptible to floods than we previously thought,” Marino says.

Update Your Address

You have a new address now, so make sure you officially change it.

Updating your address on your driver’s license through the DMV is a good first step to help streamline your mail service, but Marino recommends contacting utility and other service companies directly to let them know where you now live. “They don’t care who’s on the bill. They only care if someone is paying it,” Marino says.

“And if it’s not paid, they will turn off your gas, they’ll turn off your electric, and you’ll be responsible for it and not even know.”

Make Over the Kitchen and Bathroom

A well-built, fully functional, and structurally safe house is no doubt important, but many new homeowners choose to renovate the two most lived-in rooms: the kitchen and bathroom. “It’s one of the first things people do, even if the house is move-in ready,” Marino says. “I’ve seen people take a perfectly good kitchen and renovate it. It’s all about taste.”

Maintaining and updating your kitchen and bathrooms can also add instant value and purchasing appeal if you ever decide to sell your home.

Paint, Paint, Paint

Giving your new home a fresh coat of paint is an instant and easy way to freshen it up. “When you paint the house, it smells new and it feels like it’s yours,” Marino says.

Colors making a splash in 2018 home décor include turquoise, rich yellows, and earth tones, according to Elle Decor.

Focus on the Floors

If you purchased a carpet-lined house, you might consider pulling it up. Not only is hardwood flooring a popular trend, it can also be healthier and cleaner. Carpets can hold allergens and dirt you can’t see, according to Tommy Meyers, a flooring technician based in Middletown. “It might look clean on the surface, but things like animal urine and spilled drinks will soak into padding like a sponge,” Meyers says. “Steam cleaning won’t work either—it only cleans the surface and looks good for about a week. As people walk on it, the carpet begins to soak up dirt from the padding.”

If having carpet under your feet gives you a cozy feeling, consider laying down an area rug. It’s cheaper than carpeting a whole floor, and when it’s time for a new look, you can roll it up and store it away.

Repair the Roof If Needed

Banks don’t require you to get a home inspection when taking out a mortgage, but it’s a good idea to get one so you know what problems exist before you purchase the house. Roofing is very important to look at, according to Meyers. “An inspector can climb on the roof to look for leaks and check to see how good the shingles are.

They’ll go in the attic and check for water damage,” he says.

If your inspection report comes back showing problems with the roof, improvement costs can be negotiated before you make the purchase.

Just be sure to fix the problems either before or as soon as possible after moving in so they don’t get worse or cause catastrophic damage.

Clean Your Clothes Dryer

If your new home came with a clothes dryer, be sure to clean out its lint screens and ducts. This not only freshens it up, it saves you money and prevents a fire from occurring. Each year, 2,900 clothes-dryer fires are reported and cause an estimated five deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, a division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This is also good reason to clean your dryer’s lint screen before and after every load of laundry. Lint can build up behind the dryer, so check there too.

Look at Your Landscaping

A house with curb appeal is nice to come home to every day. Depending on how big your property is, you can either stock up on the equipment you need to care for your yard, or research a reputable landscaping company in the area. Ask your new neighbors what landscapers they recommend. This could also be a good time to make friends in the neighborhood, which brings us to the last item on our list.

Have a Party!

After most of your first-year work is done, it might be fun to kick back and celebrate. Hosting a house-warming party is a great way to get to know your neighbors. “These are people you will possibly be spending the next 30 years of your life living next to. Get to know them, get to know the restaurants and local businesses,” Marino says.

Maintaining and updating your house over the years is a rewarding experience, and a great way to help build home equity. As most real estate experts will say, a home should always be gaining value, and that’s something to take pride in after putting in much work and care over the years.

OPEN HOUSES 2018 Camps ‘R’ Us: Where Summer Vacation Is Our Job

Locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Saint James, Syosset, Valley Stream, and West Islip 516-935-CAMP (2267) campsrus.org/openhouse info@campsrus.org Join us for an open house in West Islip on Saturday, May 12 from 12-3pm; Baldwin, Hicksville, St. James, and Syosset on Saturday, May 19 from 12:30-3pm; and in Bellmore, East Rockaway, and Farmingdale on Sunday, April 22 from 11:30am-1:30pm.

Kenwal Day Camp

100 Drexel Ave., Melville 631-694-3399 kenwaldaycamp.com Visit Kenwal to meet with our directors and tour our beautiful 20-acre campgrounds. Through June: Sundays from 12-3pm, or call for a personal tour. Lock in discounted rates through Summer 2020!

Kids Country Day Camp

37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Mount Sinai 631-331-5351 kidscountrydaycamp.com Join us for a Kids Country Day Camp and Kids of Mount Sinai school open house on May 19 or June 9 from 11am-2pm.

Knox School Summer Adventures

541 Long Beach Road, St. James 631-686-1600 x414 knoxschool.org/summer-programs/summer-adventures ndezenzo@knoxschool.org Join us for an open house on May 19 from 10am-1pm.

Long Island Voyager’s Day Camp

516-238-4586 livoyagersdaycamp.com; livoyagersdaycamp@gmail.com Join us at our May open house. Call 516-238-4586 for details for our open house schedule and special discount offers.

Thomas School of Horsemanship Riding Academy

250 Round Swamp Road, Melville 631-692-6840 tshcamp.com tsh@tshcamp.com Open House and Spring Festival Sunday, May 20 from 11am3pm. Free admission! Pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, carnival games, jumping pillow, fun science experiments, and refreshments!

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts

185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights 631-643-7900 usdan.org Join new families interested in learning more about Usdan. Meet with our admissions counselors and tour the campus. Refreshments, information, and 2018 registration available. Sunday, May 20 from 11am-2pm.

Barbara Russo, a freelance writer with a bachelor’s degree in communications from the City University of New York, enjoys playing guitar, following current events, and hanging out with her rabbits.

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Professional services

Your local guide to tutors, teachers, lawyers, financial planners, and other professionals.

DENTISTS & DENTAL PROVIDERS CUMMINGS FAMILY DENTAL 42 High St., Huntington 631-425-1650 cummingsfamilydentistry.com cummingsfamilydentistry@aol.com At Cummings Family Dentistry, we believe a dentist and patient become a team. We spend time listening to understand your concerns and responding with the best treatment options for you.

NORTH SHORE ORTHODONTICS 50 Route 111, Suite 214, Smithtown 631-265-3435 nsorthodontics.com Dr. Craig Smith and his team at North Shore Orthodontics offer a variety of orthodontic services, including American Orthodontics Mini Brackets, Invisalign®, Invisalign Teen™, A.O. Radiance translucent brackets, and teeth whitening.

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY OF SUFFOLK COUNTY DR. MIKE IOANNOU 2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 145, Commack 631-486-6364 3237 Route 112, Building 6, Suite 7B, Medford 631-320-0880 supermolar.com; mikeioannou@hotmail.com Dr. Michael Ioannou, a native of Suffolk County, strives to make visiting the dentist a fun experience, all while providing exceptional dental care. He uses excellent behavioral management approaches, a child-friendly environment (TV and cartoons in all treatment rooms), and he sings to the patients!

SUFFOLK PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 8 Medical Drive, Port Jefferson Station 631-928-8585 6144 Route 25 A, Suite D20, Wading River 631-929-7575 750 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead 631-727-8585 suffolkpediatricdentistry.com infoportjeff@suffolkpediatricdentistry.com For 40 years, we have provided dental care that’s friendly, gentle, and compassionate. We provide preventive and comprehensive treatment for infants, children, and adolescents including sedation and general anesthesia dentistry.

We strive to help our patients develop good oral hygiene habits, and beautiful healthy smiles.

DOCTORS & MEDICAL PROVIDERS LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR SPEECH AND MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY Locations across Suffolk and Nassau: East Yaphank, Farmingville, Stony Brook, Commack, Jericho, Wantagh, and Lake Success 42

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lispeechandmyo.com Suffolk: 631-689-6858; Nassau: 516-216-1791 Queens: 718-640-6767 Janine Stiene, speech-language pathologist, along with her group of therapists, supports families and children across Long Island, specializing in PROMPT, feeding, myofunctional therapy, voice disorders, fluency, augmentative communication, articulation, auditory processing disorders, and expressive and receptive language disorders.

PEDIATRIC IMMEDIATE CARE 150 E. Sunrise Highway, Suite 105, North Lindenhurst 631-956-PEDS (7337) 1077 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown 631-864-PEDS (7337) 698 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn 718-389-PEDS (7337) pediatricimmediatecare.com Pediatric Immediate Care is a team of hearts where kids come first. State-of-the-art medical office equipment allows us to deliver your test results during your visit. Kid-friendly; walk-ins welcome; most insurance plans accepted.

STONY BROOK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC VOIDING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (VIP) 24 Research Way, East Setauket 631-444-6270 A comprehensive program for children and teens with bed-wetting and other urinary and bowel issues. Our experts offer innovative, age-appropriate solutions along with compassionate care.

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS YOUR JOURNEY TO COLLEGE Jeanmarie Wilson school counselor, Your Journey To College consultant, and author; and Karen Schmalz 631-834-9503 yourjourneytocollege.com; parentingfromyoursoul.com yourjourneytocollege.blogspot.com/p/testimonials.html jwilson@yourjourneytocollege.com Your Journey to College: find the right fit! College search, applications, essay, resume, and scholarships. Join our College Application Boot Camp Program for summer or fall. Book a session. Do it right. Get it done!

FINANCIAL PLANNING & INSURANCE NEW YORK LIFE ALISON HACKETT 516-864-3576 newyorklife.com ahackett@ft.newyorklife.com As your local New York Life agent, I will work with you to identify your goals and customize the best products in college funding, retirement planning, mortgage protection, life insurance, and long-term care insurance. Protect what matters most.

FOOD & NUTRITION THE FOOD WIZARD FOR KIDS Serving all of Long Island 631-606-2680 thefoodwizardforkids.com info@thefoodwizardforkids.com Making food and nutrition fun for the whole family.

Available for speaking engagements. Also provides workshops for kids, family night dinners, and healthy weight counseling.

LITTLE VICKY’S 631-338-1722 littlevickys.com; littlevickys@yahoo.com Little Vicky’s products are small batched with only the finest, natural ingredients. Real food, no junk.

Products include Honey Butter, Garlic Honey, and Honey Lemonade sold at all Best Markets throughout Long Island and select Stop & Shops.

LEGAL SERVICES LAW OFFICES OF ANDREW M. COHEN, P.C. 250 W. 57th St., Suite 1216, Manhattan 212-244-0595 1100 Franklin Ave., Suite 305, Garden City 516-877-0595 amcohenlaw.com; ac@amcohenlaw.com The Law Offices of Andrew M. Cohen can help you achieve your objectives through careful special needs legal planning, regardless of the size of your estate. All clients are provided with high quality service at a reasonable cost.

LAW OFFICES OF BRAD H. ROSKEN, P.L.L.C. 534 Broadhollow Road, Suite 275, Melville 631-379-9569 specialedcounselor.com; brad@specialedcounselor.com Brad H. Rosken is an experienced trial attorney. He’s also a parent of a child with special needs. He knows how far to push a school district to obtain the maximum your child is entitled to under law.

LICE FAIRY LICEMOTHERS 2463 S. Long Beach Road, Oceanside 866-561-0492 1755 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park 866-561-0492 679 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head 866-561-0492 fairylicemothers.com; fairylicemothers@gmail.com Our treatment centers are kid-friendly and our products are 100-percent non-toxic. Treatments include two free re-checks. Whether or not you use our service, we are here to help you.

SPECIAL NEEDS ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN 1116 Main Road, Aquebogue 631-722-2170 600 S. Service Road, Dix Hills 631-271-0777 14 Research Way, East Setauket 631-331-6400 168 Hill St., Southampton 631-283-3272 alternatives4children.org Licensed day care, EI/Preschool Special Education evaluations provider for eligible children. Early childhood professionals create a natural learning environment, promoting a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development.

DR. ELLEN T RICHER, EDUCATION CLINICIAN & COUNSELOR Convenient Long Island locations 347-668-3676 etrdream@aol.com We co-develop strategies to improve executive functioning, sensory processing, and social cognition challenges, and provide enrichment opportunities to engage and motivate highly capable yet underachieving children.

DR. STEVE IMBER, PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as the five boroughs of NYC 61-43 186th St., Fresh Meadows, Queens 516-273-1961 Sprout Building 166 Valley St., Providence, RI 401-421-4004 dr-imber.com; scimber1@aol.com Dr. Imber has more than 40 years of experience consulting, evaluating, and advocating for children, adolescents, and adults with various special needs including autism (e.g. Asperger’s syndrome), attention deficit disorders, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities.

LAW OFFICES OF ANDREW M. COHEN, P.C. 250 W. 57th St., Suite 1216, Manhattan 212-244-0595 1100 Franklin Ave., Suite 305, Garden City 516-877-0595 amcohenlaw.com; ac@amcohenlaw.com The Law Offices of Andrew M. Cohen can help you achieve your objectives through careful special needs legal planning, regardless of the size of your estate. All clients are provided with high quality service at a reasonable cost.

LAW OFFICES OF BRAD H. ROSKEN, P.L.L.C. 534 Broadhollow Road, Suite 275, Melville 631-379-9569 specialedcounselor.com; brad@specialedcounselor.com Brad H. Rosken is an experienced trial attorney. He’s also a parent of a child with special needs. He knows how far to push a school district to obtain the maximum your child is entitled to under law.

LIFE’S WORC THE FAMILY CENTER FOR AUTISM 1501 Franklin Ave., Garden City 516-741-9000 familycenterforautism.org; mreno@lifesworc.org The Family Center for Autism provides services and support for people with autism and their families. Programs include insurance services; birthday parties; art, music, sports, and culinary classes; camps; parent and sibling programs; social events; vocational programs; and behavior intervention.

LITTLE OPTICS INC. 192-07 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, Queens 53-15 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside, Queens 718-468-7500; hablamos Español littleopticsinc@yahoo.com We provide eyeglasses and professional eye care for children, including infants, and young adults. We also alleviate any self-esteem issues associated with the stigma of wearing glasses. When your child leaves Little Optics, rest assured that they will feel confident.

LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR SPEECH AND MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY Locations across Suffolk and Nassau: East Yaphank, Farmingville, Stony Brook, Commack, Jericho, Wantagh, and Lake Success lispeechandmyo.com; Suffolk: 631-689-6858 Nassau: 516-216-1791; Queens: 718-640-6767 Janine Stiene, speech-language pathologist, along with her group of therapists, supports families and children across Long Island, specializing in PROMPT, feeding, myofunctional therapy, voice disorders, fluency, augmentative communication, articulation, auditory processing disorders, and expressive and receptive language disorders.

THERAPY & COUNSELORS DR. ELLEN T RICHER, EDUCATION CLINICIAN & COUNSELOR Convenient Long Island locations 347-668-3676; etrdream@aol.com We co-develop strategies to improve executive functioning, sensory processing, and social cognition challenges, and provide enrichment opportunities to engage and motivate highly capable yet underachieving children.

TUTORS & TEST PREP ST. PATRICK YOUTH COMMUNITY- ST. PATRICK TUTORING CENTER St. Patrick Church, Smithtown 631-724-1261 stpatsyouth.com; spyouth@optonline.net St. Patrick Tutoring Center is here to assist your learner from kindergarten to 12th grade with Catholic Entrance Exam Prep, SAT, Regents, or daily schoolwork.

ST. PATRICK YOUTH COMMUNITY-YOUTH ENRICHMENT LEARNING CENTER St. Patrick Church, Smithtown 631-724-1261 stpatsyouth.com; spyouth@optonline.net St. Patrick Youth Enrichment and Learning Center provides programs for your child ages 1½ years to sixth grade. A faith-based program offers a loving, caring environment.

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER OF HUNTINGTON 1160 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-424-5600 sylvanlearning.com sylvanlearning@optonline.net Sylvan of Huntington offers personalized tutoring programs in reading, writing, mathematics, and SAT and ACT prep. Sylvan will help identify the right program for your child and exactly where your child needs to start to get the best results.

TAS NEW YORK – THEORY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 153 S. Broadway, Hicksville 1915 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park 1-888-827-8188 tasnewyork.com Here education matters. The No. 1 learning center in New York.

We offer after-school programs, private and group tutoring, kids and adult art classes, computer coding, SAT and ACT prep, Create and Meditate sessions, and summer camp!

VILLAGE EAST GIFTED - ENRICHMENT CENTER FOR THE GIFTED LEARNER Village East Gifted of Huntington 33 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-549-2313 Village East Gifted of Roslyn 216 Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights 631-549-2313 villageeastgifted.cominfo@villageeastgifted.com Village East Gifted provides after-school enrichment and private tutoring. Enriching every qualified, gifted child. We are also a John Hopkins CTY info and SAT testing center.

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PartyCentral PARTY ENTERTAINMENT THE FOOD WIZARD FOR KIDS Serving all of Long Island 631-606-2680 thefoodwizardforkids.com info@thefoodwizardforkids.com Try a healthy twist on birthday parties! The Food Wizard for Kids provides birthday party workshops for younger children. Kids discover new foods through fun activities including taste tests and art projects.

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND Call for locations throughout Long Island: 855-264-1672 madscienceli.com info@madscienceli.com A Mad Scientist brings all the necessary equipment to you. Party packages include invitations and a take-home activity each child makes. Optional grand finales include Bubbling Potions, Rockets, and Cotton Candy.

SPIN DJ ACADEMY 202 Merrick Road, 2nd floor, Rockville Centre 16 Broadway, Amityville 631-608-8858 spindjacademy.com Put together a personalized DJ dance party in your home. We’ll bring kids DJ equipment and instruments to play and create an amazing experience for your child!

PARTY PLACES @ PLAY AMUSEMENTS 229 NY-110, Farmingdale 631-815-5355 atplayamusement.com info@playamusement.com Have your next party at the newly renovated @ Play Amusements! It offers 40,000 square feet of fun ranging from 92 arcade games and inflatables to bumper cars, a roller coaster, carousel, disco room, and laser tag!

BOUNCEU FARMINGDALE 101 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale 631-777-JUMP (5867) bounceu.com/cities/farmingdale.ny farmingdale.ny@bounceu.com BounceU Farmingdale was voted “Best of Long Island” for Children’s Party Place and Family Amusement Center. We provide the ideal combination of inflatable structures, a clean environment, incredible customer service, and non-stop excitement in a private party atmosphere.

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CELEBRATIONS IN THE KITCHEN 63 E. Old Country Road, Hicksville 516-396-2193 celebrationsinthekitchen.com celebrationsinthekitchen@gmail.com The most unique, fun-filled, joyous event! We have created a true baking experience for everyone to enjoy, including sugar cookie baking, all about pizza, cupcakes from scratch, doughnuts, and chocolate and candy projects. Come in, call, or visit celebrationsinthekitchen.com for more information on parties.

COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor 516-692-6768 cshfha.org steved@cshfha.org Celebrate your child’s next birthday at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium!

See the hatchery and aquarium’s exciting live exhibits. Feed the hungry trout, and learn about fish, reptiles, and amphibians with an up-close animal encounter.

GREAT STRIDES LONG ISLAND 41 Coram-Swezeytown Road, Middle Island 631-786-9708 greatstridesli.org julie@greatstridesli.org Lasso some birthday fun at Great Strides Long Island.

We offer a relaxed picnic atmosphere (indoor facility is available), farm animals, and a horse ride—all for a reasonable price. Email julie@greatstridesli.org for more information.

HUNTINGTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 310 New York Ave., Huntington 631-271-4626 huntingtoncenteronline.com huntingtoncenter@yahoo.com Make your child’s birthday a memorable and creative event with our dance-themed birthday parties. As a special treat, a guest artist will come in costume to perform for your guests!

INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Pier 86, West 46th Street and Twelfth Avenue, Manhattan 646-381-5166 intrepidmuseum.org Celebrate your child’s birthday with a one-of-akind party! The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will captivate groups of all ages and interests.

Choose from exciting themes, value packages, and customization options to create a birthday adventure they’ll remember forever!

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KEY TO MY ART INC. 10 W. Oak St., Amityville 631-608-9048 keytomyart.com At Key to My Art, our children’s paint parties include all supplies from aprons to easels. The guest of honor picks the theme, we provide the instruction, and each guest leaves with a finished painting!

LONG ISLAND AQUARIUM 431 E. Main St., Riverhead 631-208-9200 xH2O (426); 631-208-9200 x125 longislandaquarium.com Have your child’s birthday party at the Long Island Aquarium. Party options include a choice of private rooms, select food items, and an ice cream cake. All parties get a guided tour, special seating at the Sea Lion Show, and rides on the submarine simulator!

MY GYM CHILDREN’S FITNESS CENTER 1320 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751-KIDS (5437) mgym.com/stonybrook 128 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station 631-427-GYMS (4967) mygym.com/huntingtonstation My Gym parties include exclusive use of the gym, including a zip line, rock wall, trampoline, trapeze, climbing structures, and slides. Instructors lead your guests through action-packed activities of your choice from Gazillion Bubbles to sports, with multiple theme options.

NOT JUST ART 183 South St., Oyster Bay 516-922-8300 notjustart.com create@notjustart.com Not Just Art has oodles of excellent music, art, and science parties for ages 1-12 and beyond. Choose from our treasury of super imaginative projects or use favorite themes and activities as a creative springboard.

PICASSO KIDZ, CREATIVE ART STUDIO FOR CHILDREN 72 Broadway, Greenlawn 631-261-5500 picassokidz.com picassokidzart@gmail.com Picasso Kidz puts the “ART” in pARTy! Birthdays at Picasso Kidz are truly unique and memorable. We have many packages and options to choose from for ages 2-17.

SAFARI ADVENTURE 1074 Pulaski St., Riverhead 631-727-4386 thesafariadventure.com dan@thesafariadventure.com Safari Adventure is Long’s Island’s premier family fun center and birthday party place. Fun for the whole family with inflatables, four-level soft playground, arcade, interactive floor games, and a full café!

SKY ZONE Sky Zone Mount Sinai: 269 Route 25A, Mount Sinai 631-938-1420 skyzone.com/mountsinai mountsinaiinfo@skyzone.com Sky Zone Deer Park: 111 Rodeo Drive, Deer Park 631-392-2600 skyzone.com/deerpark deerparkinfo@skyzone.com Sky Zone Long Island’s two conveniently located parks offer wall-to-wall trampoline and glow parties! We offer different packages to meet your needs, and our Party Pros will handle the details so you can focus on having a great time!

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SOUTH SHORE RECREATION 1132 Penatiquit Ave. 631-860-3126 southshorerecreation.com Kids are going gaga for the hottest new party on Long Island! Party at our location or we can come to you! Our fantastic coaches will run the gaga games, so you can host the best party you’ve ever had!

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SPIN DJ ACADEMY 202 Merrick Road, 2nd floor, Rockville Centre 16 Broadway, Amityville 631-608-8858 spindjacademy.com Customize your own DJ dance party with songs and instruments your child loves. Than head to our playspace for play and pizza!

STUDIO E ART CLASSES 565 Route 25A, Miller Place 631-744-4001 studioeartclass.com/parties Studio E Art Classes offers two economical party options! “The Bash” Starting at only $290 and “The Extravaganza” starting at only $420! View details at studioeartclass.com/parties.

THOMAS SCHOOL OF HORSEMANSHIP RIDING ACADEMY 250 Round Swamp Road, Melville 631-692-6840 tshcamp.com; tsh@tshcamp.com Birthday parties, scout parties, and class trips are always a blast at the Thomas School of Horsemanship. For groups of 14-18 children. They receive 1 hour of riding time.

THE VILLAGE ARTIST 630 New York Ave., Huntington 631-271-0715 thevillageartist.com; lori@thevillageartist.com Create art for your next birthday party! The Village Artist Fine Arts Center is proud to host your next birthday party. Enjoy a fun and creative time with your family and friends including an art project of your choice.

WHAT’S COOKING? 30 E. Main St., Oyster Bay 516-922-COOK (2665) whatscookingny.com; info@whatscookingny.com Martha Stewart, Newsday, and News 12 boast What’s Cooking? is a No. 1 Choice Birthday Party Place where children can explore their creativity in culinary arts.

Funtastic cookie, cupcake, Cupcake Wars, chocolate, or pizza party can be customized in our spacious party room making your party memorable!

acrobatics / gymnastics

TJE Dance Force............................................................38

birthday / party services

@ Play Amusement........................................................21 Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery..................................34 Great Strides Long Island...............................................32 Northwell Health Ice Center / NY Islander......................35 Studio E Art Classes.......................................................37 Art League of Long Island..............................................34 Camp Clio.......................................................................35 Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery..................................34 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNALC.........................38 Dorothy P Flint 4-H Camp..............................................21 Future Stars - Old Westbury...........................................39 Great Strides Long Island...............................................32 HabiTots Preschool and Child Care Center....................37 ID Tech Camps...............................................................33 Kenwal Day Camp..........................................................31 Kids Country Day Camp.................................................38 Knox School (The) - Summer Adventures......................37 LI Voyagers Day Camp...................................................33 LIU Center for Gifted Youth............................................38 Long Island Whole Child Academy.................................32 St. Patrick Youth Community..........................................37 Studio E Art Classes.......................................................37 The Learning Experience - Mount Sinai.........................36 Thomas School Summer Day & Riding Academy..........15 Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts....................................2 Village East Gifted..........................................................35 YMCA of Long Island......................................................31 Young Peoples Day Camp - LI.........................................7

child care / day care

Alternatives for Children ................................................20 HabiTots Preschool and Child Care Center....................37 Kids Country Day Camp.................................................38 The Learning Experience - Mount Sinai.........................36 YMCA of Long Island......................................................31

classes

Art League of Long Island..............................................34 Great Strides Long Island...............................................32 LIU Center for Gifted Youth............................................38 Northwell Health Ice Center / NY Islander......................35 Studio E Art Classes.......................................................37 TJE Dance Force............................................................38 YMCA of Long Island......................................................31

dance

TJE Dance Force............................................................38

developmental

Alternatives for Children ................................................20 Building Blocks Developmental Preschool...............20, 39 Janine Stiene Suffolk Center for Speech..................19, 39 The Learning Experience - Mount Sinai.........................36 Young Peoples Day Camp - LI.........................................7

education

Alternatives for Children ................................................20 Building Blocks Developmental Preschool...............20, 39 Diocese of RVC..............................................................48 HabiTots Preschool and Child Care Center....................37 Kids Country Day Camp.................................................38 Knox School (The) - Summer Adventures......................37 Law Offices of Brad H Rosken.......................................19

LIU Center for Gifted Youth............................................38 Long Island Whole Child Academy.................................32 St. Mary School..............................................................21 St. Patrick Youth Community..........................................37 The Learning Experience - Mount Sinai.........................36 Village East Gifted..........................................................35

family entertainment / events / outings

@ Play Amusement........................................................21 Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery..................................34 Empire State Fair............................................................47 Gateway Playhouse........................................................15 Great South Bay Music Fest...........................................17 Thomas School Summer Day & Riding Academy..........15

fitness

YMCA of Long Island......................................................31

health

Allied Foundation............................................................11 Cummings Family Dental.........................................21, 39 Pediatric Dentistry of Suffolk County..........................3, 39 Pediatric Immediate Care.........................................12, 39 Stony Brook University - Urology....................................12 Tobacco Action Coalition of LI..........................................5

music

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts....................................2

performing arts / acting

Gateway Playhouse........................................................15 Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts....................................2

play spaces

@ Play Amusement........................................................21

religious

Diocese of RVC..............................................................48 St. Mary School..............................................................21 St. Patrick Youth Community..........................................37

research

Tobacco Action Coalition of LI..........................................5

special events

Empire State Fair............................................................47 Gateway Playhouse........................................................15 Great South Bay Music Fest...........................................17 Thomas School Summer Day & Riding Academy..........15

special needs

Alternatives for Children ................................................20 Building Blocks Developmental Preschool...............20, 39 Cummings Family Dental.........................................21, 39 Janine Stiene Suffolk Center for Speech..................19, 39 Law Offices of Brad H Rosken.......................................19 Long Island Whole Child Academy.................................32 Pediatric Dentistry of Suffolk County..........................3, 39 Pediatric Immediate Care.........................................12, 39 Stony Brook University - Urology....................................12 YMCA of Long Island......................................................31

sports

Knox School (The) - Summer Adventures......................37 Northwell Health Ice Center/ NY Islander.......................35 Young Peoples Day Camp - LI.........................................7

tutors

Village East Gifted..........................................................35

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raising kids quotables

What has been your favorite Mother’s Day memory?

“It’s corny, but my first Mother’s Day as a mom is my favorite.

We had just brought Luke home a few weeks before and honestly the day had slipped my mind, but luckily not my husband’s. He surprised me with flowers and breakfast in bed where the three of us stayed all morning. It was the best!”

–Mary Hass, New City

“I told my mom I was pregnant with my first child on Mother’s Day 10 years ago. It was way before those viral videos…but my mom’s reaction was so great, I wish I’d filmed [it]. I could have started the trend much earlier.”

–Grace Skinner, Bayside, Queens

“Because I was adopted, Mother’s Day was always pretty bittersweet for me. I’m looking forward to making new Mother’s Day memories with my son, but not until next year. I’m not due until July!”

–Marisa Beyer, Tribeca, Manhattan

in an instagram Motherhood is a new chapter in life so make sure it’s a fabulous one!

(Posted by @scoutthecity aka Brooklyn mom and fashion blogger, Sai De Silva)

Do you remember that time? It is that odd stage of pregnancy when everyone swears by a certain method or book. I found it really overwhelming then. I stayed away then. Once, we found a stack of pregnancy books and swore we’d read them and eventually, just let them compile with the stack of unreadables. I’m sure they were insightful and beautiful, but my personal comfort in parenting is in just gut-feeling and asking questions with real-life living role-models.

–LaTonya Yvette in a post entitled “On Following The Gut-Feeling,” her blog latonyayvette.com

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“My husband’s mom passed when he was very young, so he never really celebrated. He’s more than making up for it now with me, and we always make sure to commemorate his mom in the process. Every Mother’s Day has been my favorite.”

–Cheryl H., Park Slope, Brooklyn

“My favorite Mother’s Day memory was last year with my girls and my mother and grandmother. It was so special to see all four generations together.”

–Julia Romanov, Piermont

Go For It! “Let me sleep in. To be able to wake up as late as I want would be awesome. Since this rarely happens, I’d appreciate it more than you could ever know. What this means for you, darling husband, is waking up when the kids wake up and making sure they understand that I’m not to be disturbed until I’ve decided to come out of my sleeping chamber.”

–Alice Currah in an article entitled “What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day;” read the whole thing at nymetroparents.com/ what-mom-wants.

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