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Bringing out the music in your child

the ins and outs of educational and stimulating activities for your children

learning curve

Bringing out the music in your child

By Rebbecca Oppedisano Did you know that a young child’s musicality can be shaped and developed significantly by the musical experiences that they have when in early childhood? Children are all born with a natural interest and inclination towards music, and when we interact with children musically at a very early age, we are opening the musical pathways of their growing brains!

People often ask me, is my baby too young for a music class? And my answer is always “absolutely not!” In the first year of life, babies’ brains are growing and developing at the most rapid pace. They are observing the world around them every day

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fast and easy meals to get your family to the table on time

On St. Patrick’s Day have the

luck o’ the

Irish Lamb Stew Ingredients

3 lbs cubed boneless lamb 1/2 cup flour 2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp thyme, garlic powder 1 tablespoon Canola oil 14 oz beef broth 4 peeled potatoes, cubed

when it comes to dinner

3 peeled carrot, cubed 1 onion, cut into chunks

Directions Heat oil in a skillet. Mix flour, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper and sugar, then coat lamb cubes with mixture and fry until browned. Place in the crockpot with the carrots, potatoes and onion. Pour beef broth over top. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours.

Chocolate stout cake

Ingredients cake 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt 1 3/4 sticks salted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs, separated 3/4 cup stout or porter 2/3 cup freshly brewed strong coffee

frosting 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 tsp instant espresso powder

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans lined at bottom with parchment paper round. Melt chocolate in metal bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water; set aside. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time. Beat in lukewarm melted chocolate, then stout and coffee. Beat flour mixture into chocolate mixture in two additions. Using clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff then fold into batter. Put in pans and bake 30 minutes. Cool in pans 20 minutes, then invert cakes onto racks to cool completely.

For frosting, place chopped chocolate in bowl. Combine cream and espresso powder in medium saucepan. Bring cream mixture to simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally. Pour mixture over chocolate; let stand one minute, then whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Chill chocolate frosting until slightly thickened and spreadable, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours, or about 30 minutes in the freezer.

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Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 Tbsp white sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup margarine, softened 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup buttermilk

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. Combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk and brush onto loaf. Cut a few lines into the top of the loaf. then bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, aoubt 45 minutes.

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from the editor 6 Two new family members lead to a milestone.

meals in minutes 4 On St. Patrick’s Day have the luck o’ the Irish when it comes to dinner.

9 A traditional dish ... kind of.

learning curve 3 Bringing out the music in your child.

15 Scholarships can have hidden fees.

19 A (sick) day in the life of a mom.

healthy family 7 The midwife myth.

11 Trip tradition? Family vacations are a priority for millions of Americans.

10% OF U.S. CHILDREN LIVE WITH A PARENT WITH ALCOHOL PROBLEMS Does your drinking affect someone you love?

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16 Yoga and youngsters - classes can help

reduce anxiety and stress faced by kids.

calendar 8 What’s happening around you

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Two new family members lead to a milestone

When it comes to parenting, I admit that I coddle my kids. I never had a “chore chart” or withheld a treat because they didn’t make their beds or put their dishes in the sink.

Many experts tell you that children need structure; rules by which they exist, including expectations when it comes to housework, homework, etc.

I was fortunate in the homework department. My mother, a former teacher, loved nothing more than to get the kids off the bus and help them with whatever work they brought home. (Thanks, mom!) Not to say Jennifer Wing Editor that I didn’t help, too. And my husband has done his share – most notably, he helped my daughter assemble a working volcano, complete with lighting effects.

Therefore, I figure, so what if I dropped the ball when it came to teaching them to pull their own weight around the house? In my mind, they will have plenty of time to deal with the minutiae of everyday life when they are adults.

We recently hit a milestone in our household, however. It turns out that they are capable, even willing, to do chores. It’s just a matter of motivation.

We have contemplated getting a cat ever since our cat Whiskers died of old age a few years ago, but I hesitated, keeping in mind our busy schedules and the fear that I would be the only one taking care of the cat and his or her leavings. (Yes, you know what I mean – the litter box!)

Finally, this Christmas, my husband and I decided we would once again be pet owners. We knew we wanted two kittens, so they’d have each other’s company when we were at work and school. We also knew we wanted boys, having always had great luck with male cats. We agreed that we would do it only if the kids were willing to help when it came to their care; we discussed it with them prior to making any final decisions, taking a “if we ... then you ...” approach.

We then went in search of our new family members, and found them all the way up in Carthage, near Watertown. We wanted to surprise the kids, so we loaded them into the car and took the two-hour drive to a house in the middle of nowhere. There we met “E.J.” and “Richie” and knew they were a perfect fit.

Now, almost three months since adopting them, I’ve found that we made the right decision. The kids have, for the most part, kept their part of the bargain when it came to adopting our kittens by making sure there is food and water in the cats’ dish, that they aren’t getting in too much mischief, and that their litter is clean.

And the kittens themselves fit into our life so well – they make us laugh and are very social, but also like to curl up on your lap for a nap when you’re lazing on the couch – I’m glad we waited until the timing was right.

There’s some grumbling when its time to take care of the litter, but both of our children understand that with pet ownership comes responsibility.

I guess you could say that lessons were learned by all – a win-win in my book.

Jennifer Wing can be reached at jwing@eaglenewsonline.com.

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The midwife myth

by Linda Lovig, CNM Syracuse Midwives Ten years ago the word “midwifery” conjured up images of witchcraft and back woods birthing. The women who sought midwives tended to be “on the fringe.”

On one hand, there were the hippies and non-conformists. On the other, there were those women who were low-income, disenfranchised and socially high-risk - those who did not necessarily make the choice to see a midwife but sought care in inner-city clinics where most midwives were employed.

Fast forward 10 years and these images have slowly but surely evolved. Walk into a midwifery office today and you’ll see professional women in the waiting room - amongst the stay-at-home moms are the doctors, lawyers, teachers and artists. They seek the care of the midwives when they

could go anywhere they chose for care.

Why the change?

Why choose a midwife? The answers are simple. Women are seeking more natural, holistic options in healthcare, not only for themselves, but for their families. They want more control.

And they want to feel a sense of connection in an increasingly-impersonal health care system. In making the choice to see a midwife they have expressed a desire for low-intervention, minimally-medicated births and avoidance of cesarean section.

And they want to know they are being heard.

Ashley, a local professor who is having her third baby with a midwife says “The thing I like the most about going to the midwives is they never seem to be in a hurry. I’ve always felt they listened to me especially when it comes to how I want my births to go. I cannot imagine doing this

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Wednesday-Thursday, March 1-2

Riverdance 20th Anniversary 7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; oncenter.org.

The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand, coming directly to North America from a sold out run across Europe and Asia. Ticket prices vary.

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Step back into the sparkling nightlife of a 1930s jazz club in this celebration of the jazz legend Fats Waller. From Uptown to Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood, Waller’s music helped define the swinging sound of the Golden Age of the Cotton Club. Music, dance, sassy repartee and a whole lot of fun with 29 famous songs including “‘T Ain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do,� “Honeysuckle Rose,� “The Joint is Jumpin’� and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love.�

Thursday, March 2

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Symphoria - Wind & String Quartet 7:30 p.m., Panasci Family Chapel, 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse; lemoyne.edu.

Join members of Symphoria’s wind quintet and string quartet as they perform a variety of classical music in chamber music settings. $20 or $15 for seniors.

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Noon-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Empire Expo Center-NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse; cnyrvshow.com.

Nine dealers now in four buildings with hundreds of new and pre-owned RV’s. Featuring RV dealers, campgrounds, RV suppliers and other camping and RV-related exhibitors along with campground information, RV and camper insurance and financing professionals and more.

Adults $10; Children under 16 free; look for $2 off admission coupon on event website.

Friday, March 3

Movies Based on Books: “Miss

Perigrine’s Home for Peculiar Children�

3:30-6 p.m., Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St.; lpl.org.

A boy gets through a terrible family tragedy and follows clues that lead him to an abandoned children’s home on a Welsh island. Based on the novel by Ransom Riggs. PG. Tim Burton directs.

Free popcorn and beverages in the Carman Community Room. Free.

Star Party: Goodbye Winter Skies!

7 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org.

Goodbye to winter skies, we might still get a peek at Venus, and Jupiter will be rising in the east. Back-up date March 4. Cost is $6 for members; $9 for nonmembers.

Saturday-Sunday, March 3-4 Syracuse Crunch Hockey

7 p.m., vs. Hershey Bears Friday; vs.

Binghamton Senators Saturday; The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse;Ticket prices vary; syracusecrunch.com.

Saturday, March 4

Symphoria Pops Series IV: Cherish The Ladies 7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org.

Cherish The Ladies perform will have you laughing, singing and dancing as they perform all of your Emerald Isle favorites. Ticket prices vary; 18 and under are free.

SU Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia Tech 4 p.m., Carrier Dome,Syracuse. Ticket prices vary; cuse.com.

Saturdays and Sundays, March 4-26 It’s Maple Syrup Time

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 6382519, beaverlakenaturecenter.org.

The Beaver Lake staff has prepared a demonstration sugarbush with six different stations to introduce visitors to the heritage of maple sugaring as well as an opportunity to sample the fruits of photosynthesis. The sugarbush will be open to the public and staffed with knowledgeable interpreters every weekend in March. Free with nature center admission. In

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A traditional dish, Kind of...

According to Smithsonia.com, if you went to Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day, you would find its residents would not eat corned beef, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. In fact, beef was not even a regular part of Irish peoples’ diet. It is much more traditional for the Irish to eat lamb or bacon.

So, the tradition of corned beef and cabbage was really taken up, not in Ireland, but in the rest of the world, especially in the United States.

Cr ock p o t Corne d Be e f and Cabbag e Ingredients 5-6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 onion, cut into wedges 3 cups of water 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp vinegar 8 oz beer

4 lbs corned beef brisket 1 lb of baby carrots 1 lb small potatoes, quartered 1 head of green cabbage, cut into wedges seasoning packet

Directions Place onion wedges and garlic in bottom crockpot. Place beef on top. Mix together water, beer, sugar and vinegar; pour over beef. Sprinkle seasoning packet over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Half way through add in potatoes and carrots.Cover and continue cooking. When 1 hour remains, add cabbage to the crockpot. Cover and continue cooking until done.

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addition, pancake breakfasts will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday in March.

Depending on the appetite, breakfast costs will range from $3-$5.

March 8, 10, 11

Syracuse Crunch hockey 7 p.m. Wednesday vs. St. John’s Icecaps; Friday and Saturday vs. Springfield Thunderbirds; The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse. Ticket prices vary; syracusecrunch.com.

Professional hockey at its finest! Enjoy great family entertainment with the Syracuse Crunch Hockey team.

Friday, Sunday, March 10,12 “Snow White”

7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday; The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; syracusecityballet.com.

There’s only one way to find out who is the “fairest of them all.” Come see Central New York’s very own professional ballet company in a magical production of “Snow White,” putting the timeless fairy tale of love, royalty and the red apple on pointe.

Ticket prices vary.

Saturday, March 11 Sensory Friendly Time

5:30-7:30 p.m., at the MOST, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse; most.org, 425-9068 Staff turns down the noise, turns off flashing lights, and shuts off the air compressors so people with sensory processing challenges can enjoy the museum. The museum also offers quiet areas where participants can sit, relax, and regroup.

Maple Syrup demonstration Noon-2:30 p.m., Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville; 315-637-6111.

Meet at the Old Administration Building area to learn about making maple syrup from noon to 1 p.m. Then, from 1 to 2 p.m., go on a guided tree identification hike and see different styles of taps in action and, from 2 to 2:30 p.m., enjoy maple treats and hot beverages. If weather conditions are poor event will be held Sunday, March 12. Free and open to the public.

Sunday, March 12

Symphoria Casual Series III:

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Selections From Amadeus : The Music of Mozart 2:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 310 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org.

This concert features music from the Amadeus soundtrack, including grief stricken piano concerto No. 20, turbulent Symphony No. 25 and the famous Queen of the Night Aria. Ticket prices vary; 18 and under free.

Experience the live action thrill up close and in person as WWE makes one of its final stops in Syracuse before Wrestlemania 33. See WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens, U.S. Champion Chris Jericho, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Raw Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair, Raw Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Sheamus, The New Day and many more. Ticket prices vary and they are available at Ticketmaster.com, The Solvay Bank Box Office at The Oncenter or charge-by-phone 1-800-745-3000.

Monday, March 13

Saturday, March 18

Foreign and Independent Films: The Boy and the Beast 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St.; lpl.org.

A boy living on the streets of Shibuya is taken in by a gruff warrior beast as an apprentice. Winner of Japanese Academy award for Best Animation. Free popcorn and beverages in the Carman Community Room.

March 15-26

“Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz” Show times vary, Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse; landmarktheatre. org.

“Wicked,” the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. “Wicked” is recommended for children ages eight and older and children under four will not be admitted. Ticket prices vary.

Thursday-Sunday, March 16-19

Home and Garden Show 2017 4-8 p.m. Thursday, 2-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, NYS Fairgrounds, Syracuse; hbrcny.com.

This show is the largest of its kind in the Northeast. Whether building a home, remodeling or doing it yourself inside or out, the show has something for everyone.

Show being held in two buildings - the Tractor Supply Company Exhibit Center and the Center of Progress Building.

WWE Live: Road to Wrestlemania 7:30 p.m., The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse; oncenter.org.

TACNY Junior Café Scientifique 9:30 to 11 a.m, the MOST, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse.

Lt. Matthew M. Sandretto, an aviator, weapons, and tactics instructor with the U.S. Navy, will lead a discussion aimed at middle school students about the science of flight. Students must be accompanied by a parent or adult. After the event, students and their parents are invited to tour the MOST’s exhibits for free. The event is hosted by the Technology Alliance of Central New York. A light breakfast is served before the event. The event is free, but RSVP to jrcafe@ tacny.org with number of people attending.

Drawing Wildlife with Artist Tom Lenweaver 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org.

Join other arts enthusiasts for a drawing workshop with animal and bird mounts used as references for participants to examine nature firsthand and learn how to improve their drawing skills. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers.

Syracuse Crunch Hockey 7 p.m. vs. Albany Devils , The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse; ticket prices vary; syracusecrunch.com.

Friday, March 24 Toddler story time

11 a.m. in Cosmic Connections at the MOST, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse; most. org, 315-425-9068.

A science educator will read two stories and then lead visitors in related STEM activities. Event is appropriate for children age 3 to 5 years. Free with general admission.

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Trip tradition?

Family vacations are a priority for millions of Americans Now is the time when millions of families across the country are starting to plan getaways for spring break, summer vacation and long holiday weekends throughout the year.

According to a recent AAA survey, more than one-third of Americans (35 percent) are planning to take a vacation of 50 miles or more away from home involving two or more immediate family members this year. The overall volume of travelers remains unchanged from last year, indicating that Americans continue to prioritize traveling as a family.

While most families (70

percent) are planning to take one or two vacations, there is a significant increase this year in the number of Americans who say they are planning to take three or more vacations. Twentyeight percent of Americans will take three or more family vacations this year - that’s 13 percent higher than in 2016.

“Families continue to see the value of traveling as a way to bond and reconnect in today’s busy world,” said Carol DiOrio, vice president of travel at AAA WCNY. “The best way to wrap up a family vacation is to start planning the next one and more and more Americans

are doing that.”

The old school family road trip (79 percent) and visits to national parks (51 percent) and theme parks (40 percent) remain the most popular types of vacations for families planning to travel this year. Trips to international destinations (33 percent), going on guided or escorted tours (22 percent) and ocean cruises (20 percent) are also popular with family travelers.

Those planning to pack up their cars for a road trip this year will be in good company.

Compared to 2016, 10 percent more families are expected to

take road trips this year, despite average gas prices that are 47 cents higher than they were this time last year.

The number of American families planning to take a guided or escorted tour is expected to increase seven percent over last year. “While many Americans enjoy the flexibility of a road trip, there are some families who prefer the structure and convenience of a group tour,” said DiOrio.

“Many tours are specially designed for multi-generational groups, plus there’s no better way to learn about a destination than from a knowledgeable, local guide.”

To help families find the best hotels and restaurants, AAA’s professional inspectors have evaluated nearly 59,000 hotels and restaurants across North America. Their top picks for family-friendly AAA Approved and Diamond Rated hotels and restaurants can be found at aaa.com.

Before setting out on a family vacation, travelers should contact their local AAA office for the expert advice of a trusted travel advisor who can provide personalized service and firsthand destination knowledge to create a memorable vacation experience. Also, download the free AAA Mobil app for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can be used to map a route, find the lowest gas prices, access exclusive member discounts, find nearly 59,000 AAA Approved and Diamond Rated hotels and restaurants, request roadside assistance and more.

For more information or to begin planning a trip, visit aaa. com/travel.

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Saturday, March 25

Symphoria Masterworks Series VI: The Sea 7:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org.

Explore, Observe, Connect, Refresh 1-2:30 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org.

Come make your very own nature journal and learn how keeping a nature journal can help us live a healthier lifestyle.

Recommended for ages 8 and up. $6 for members, $9 for nonmembers.

Sunday, March 26

Central New York Science & Engineering Fair 8 a.m.-3 p.m., SCR Arena on the Onondaga Community College campus.

Projects are open for public viewing from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CNYSEF accepts science fair projects from public, private and homeschooled students in grades 4 through 12 in Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Jefferson, Madison, Onondaga,

Oswego, Tioga and Tompkins counties. More than $200,000 of scholarships and prizes are awarded to winning participants each year. For more information and to register, visit most.org/CNYSEF.

“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” Live Shows are at 2 and 5:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; oncenter.org.

The legacy of the beloved “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” lives on with the awardwinning television series, “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” from The Fred Rogers Company and PBS KIDS. Through the show’s familiar themes and music, the neighbors share stories of friendship, helping others and celebrating new experiences in this live theatrical production filled with singing, dancing, laughter and “grr-ific” surprises that will warm the hearts of multiple generations.

Ticket prices vary.

Tuesday, Thursday, March 28, 30

The story of American pilot Chesley Sullenberger, who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River to save his passengers and crew but whose actions were questioned by government and aviation officials. PG-13, Stars Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart. Free popcorn and beverages in the Carman Community Room.

Thursday, March 30

The Acting Company: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare 8 p.m., Coyne Center for the Performing Arts at Le Moyne College, 200 Springfield Road, Syracuse; 315-445-4200, lemoyne.edu.

Julliard’s world-renowned touring troupe “The Acting Company” visits Le Moyne to perform this classic tragedy of politics and power, performed in repertory with “X.” Tickets: $15, $10 for seniors, $5 students.

Friday, March 31

New Movie Releases: “Sully” 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St.; lpl. org.

Syracuse Crunch vs. Toronto Marlies 7 p.m., The Oncenter War Memorial Arena, 515 Montgomery St., Syracuse, Ticket prices vary; syracusecrunch.com.

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So what is the difference between a midwife in an obstetrician?

Midwife and obstetrician training is very similar. But while midwives attend to low risk women, obstetricians are surgeons and also provide care for high-risk pregnancies. As for licensing, midwives and obstetricians are licensed by the same authorities.

Midwives, like obstetricians, are required to carry malpractice insurance if they deliver in the hospital. Like the births attended by obstetricians, the vast majority of midwife-attended births take place in a hospital. While home birth is an option some women like, most women still opt for a hospital birth.

What happens when a low risk patient becomes too high-risk to continue care with a midwife? Midwives are required by law to have a relationship with an obstetrician so that, if the patient does require more high-risk care, there is an agreement between the midwife and the obstetrician that provides for consultation, collaboration and referral, focusing on delivering care in the best interest of the patient.

The myth of midwifery as a mysterious profession has given way in the past few years. It is now widely seen as a profession that combines highly-qualified health care provider profiles with access to valued, personalized care. In this day and age when we search for a connection, this very unlikely profession emerges to take up the task, and the women driving their family’s health care choices are beginning to take notice.

For more information visit syracusemidwives.com

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the ins and outs of educational and stimulating activities for your children

learning curve

Scholarships can have hidden fees Understand exactly what is covered in scholarship and financial aid packages.

Students and families often believe a full tuition scholarship means the student will attend college free of cost. Often, scholarships only cover the cost of tuition. In the state of New York, SUNY tuition for 2016 -2017 is estimated at $6,470, while room and board is estimated at $12,700 and annual fees average $1,590. Families are often shocked by the thousands of extra dollars they are expected to pay.

In the SUNY system, annual student fees

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as a new experience. They are making neural connections that will shape their futures. This is the best time to give your child musical experiences!

When we sing and dance with our baby, we may initially be doing it to calm and soothe them, but if you think about it, we are actually giving them so much more. We are emotionally and physically connecting with them, we are allowing them to hear and feel beat, rhythm, and melody with us, and we are giving them opportunities to use so many parts of their brains at once.

When you sing or dance with an infant, you may not notice if they are actually responding to music at first; most of the

range between 25 – 45 percent of the cost of tuition. The 2016-2017 SUNY tuition and fees website states, “Typical fees at the State operated campuses range from $1,170 - $2,890.” Students fees, in New York state, can add up to nearly two years of undergraduate tuition.

Colleges and universities are often forced to use fees to make up for budget shortfalls, resulting from state funding cuts. Student fees cover a wide range of services including health, athletic, tutoring, technology, arts, activities, shuttle buses, legal aid, even sustainability fees. Many families argue these hidden fees are not necessary. Cutting back learning is internal. But as babies grow and develop muscle and coordination, they are able to react and interact with music in more obvious ways. It may start with kicking feet, waving hands, or a cooing voice, and then switch over to more purposeful movements and sounds slowly over time. You may see them tap or clap to music in short spurts, or hear them sing pitches here and there before they can actually sing in tune and keep a steady beat. Musical development is a slow and ongoing process that won’t happen right away. In fact, even many adults are still developing their musical skills.

So how can we support our children’s musical growth and development? Well, it’s simpler than you think. The best way you can help your child on their musical journey is by making music with them on a regular basis.

on health and academic support service fees necessitates that institutions reduce the very services that enable some students to succeed in college. It is important that students away from home for the first time, or experiencing depression or academic challenges, have the support services they need.

Institutions are required to explain mandatory charges. Read the fine print.

Make sure you understand exactly what the scholarship offer covers.

Maria Badami, MS is a college consultant with COLLEGE DIRECTIONS of CNY. 7030 E. Genessee St., Fayetteville; (315) 243665, collegedirectionscny@ gmail.com.

Sing a variety of songs to them, dance with them, give them rhythm instruments they can shake and tap, and take them to live musicmaking events. Immerse your child in a musical environment whenever you can and give them lots of opportunities to experience music in their voices and bodies. Some people may think that turning on the radio with your baby in the room counts as giving them music, and of course that is good. But it’s the live music making that you give your child that will really make the difference.

Go out and make music with your children- not only will you will be supporting your child’s music development, but you will have lots of fun together, too!

Rebbecca Oppedisano is the director/ owner of Bluebird Music Together. For more information visit bluebirdmusictogether.com.

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healthy family

tips and ideas for keeping your family fast, fit, and feeling great

Yoga and youngsters Classes can help reduce anxiety and stress faced by kids today

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By Bridget Whitfield

arents sat next to their kids with bright colored yoga mats, doing poses like half-moon, snowman, and the crowd-pleasing downward facing dog, which drew giggles and barks from the kids, who crawled like little puppies under their mom and dads.

Julie Daniels, who teaches at Yoga for Kids of Central New York, leads the class designed for parents and their children to learn calming yoga practices while also enjoying the class full of toys and games designed for youth to practice exercises they can use when off of the mat.

While working as a speech pathologist and occasionally attending yoga classes for recreation, Daniels decided that combining both interests with her love of children made sense.

Daniels began her journey to kids’ yoga years ago when

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Julie Daniels teaches the kids a pose.

Bridget Whitfield

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Allyn Snyder, mother of Peter (left) and Ellen (right) from Liverpool, laughs in the middle of a pose. she trained with YogaKids, one of the first programs that focused specifically on teaching yoga to children back in 1986.

The concept of children’s yoga was fairly new when Daniels began and she started by teaching children classes once a week at Dharma Yoga Syracuse. Eventually she decided she wanted to fully invest in her practice.

Since then she has been leading Yoga for Kids classes in Syracuse, Liverpool and Baldwinsville, renting out different spaces like the Willow Health & Wellness. She teaches separate classes based on age groups with groups called Teeny Yogini’s for 2.5 to 6-yearolds kids on the first Saturday of every month, Namaste Kids for 4 to 7-year-olds, and Grounded Kids for 7 to 14-year-olds.

Daniels explains the higher demand for her classes, after receiving training for the health department for the Syracuse City School District, and the Board of Cooperative Educational Services because of an increase of anxiety in adolescents.

“Probably the biggest referral we get now is children with anxiety,” Daniels said. “It’s really increased since I first started doing this, which is sad, but we feel like they do well in our classes.”

Rhea Keller, known by the kids as “Yoga Nana” an instructor at Yoga Dharma, comes to Daniel’s classes to help instruct because she also has a deep love for children. She mentions that the current political storm has had an affect on children.

“Their parents are bringing a lot of that home when they are feeling stressed, or

defensive, or the gamut of emotions whether you’re on one side of the other,” Keller said. “So it helps to have kids have some kind of mechanism to breathe through it or understand you can find a quiet place.”

During the class, they were told to close their eyes and fill their belly with air, and let it out slowly. Then they “grabbed the sun,” reaching for the sky while taking a breath in, and loudly releasing it as they brought it down, laughing.

Daniels said it’s a way to subconsciously teach children how to calm themselves down when they are feeling stressed or upset, and also mindfulness, which is defined as, “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.”

Many people in adulthood work to achieve this state of mind, but introducing this concept early in adolescents could be beneficial to growing children’s feelings of self-acceptance, Daniels noted.

“With mindfulness you become so much more aware of your own self, your body, your breath, and then you take it further and start noticing your thought process,” Daniels said. “To be more accepting of yourself and accepting of the world, not meaning you’re

Bridget Whitfield not going to change things, but to see things as they really are.”

Her husband, Kevin Daniels, is a retired psychiatric social worker and was a director for a program with children that were emotionally disturbed for the county. Now he has joined his wife to help out and allow kids of any background to feel understood.

“We do all of the classes together, which I love, because we’ve done it enough now we can live in each other’s brains,” Daniels said, “We’re really on the same page so it’s really nice to be able to do it as a couple.”

Daniels and her husband’s background working with children of all kinds has helped with their practice, being able to reach more kids and bring them together to interact and relax through yoga.

Karen Balamut, a mother from Liverpool, has been attending Yoga for Kids classes since September and says the practices have been both fun and beneficial to her son, Max. “He just turned four, so we’ve had some regular escalating behaviors and sometimes it’s, ‘Why don’t you go over there and use your yoga breath,’ ” Balamut said. “He’ll do it sometimes, but it’s certainly helpful to have.”

Her son, Alex, says his favorite poses are “all of them.”

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and they come from chickens.

Many farmers raise chickens for eggs.

Hens begin laying eggs when they are about six months old. Some lay eggs once a day, some every couple of days and some less often. Many hens will sing before and after they lay eggs.

Most hens like the taste of eggs and will eat any that accidentally break in the nest. Some hens like the taste of eggs so much that they will break the eggs in their nest on purpose and eat them. not removed from the henhouse, they may teach the behavior to other hens.

COLORING Name ThatPICTURE Animal

Yum!

Some people like them boiled. Some people like them scrambled.

Some people like them fried. They are eggs, and they come from chickens.

Many kinds of animals can be found on a farm.

Fill in the blanks to name some of them.

Q: What’s a sheep’s favorite Many farmers raise game? chickens for eggs.

Hens begin laying eggs when they are about six months old. Some lay eggs once a day, some every couple of days and some less often. Many hens will sing before and after they lay eggs.

A: Baa-dminton.

A: Scrambled eggs!

Animal Challenge

Farm animals can go by different names depending upon their gender, age and number. Here are some questions about some of them. How many can you answer correctly?

2) P I _ S

5) C H I _ _ E N S 6) S H _ _ P

3) H O _ S _ S

7) M U L _ S

4) C O _ S

What Rhymes Moo? Name That with Animal

Answers: 1) Pop, 2) Rock, 3) Classical, 4) Rap, 5) Country, 6) Jazz, 7) Gospel

Most hens like the taste of eggs and will eat any that accidentally break in the nest. Some hens like the taste of eggs so much that they will break the eggs in their nest on purpose and eat them. not removed from the henhouse, they may teach the behavior to other hens.

Fact or Fiction?

1) G O _ T S

Answers: 1) Goats, 2) Pigs, 3) Horses, 4) Cows, 5) Chickens, 6) Sheep, 7) Mules

Q: What does a mixed-up hen lay?

Many kinds of animals can be found on a farm.

Fill in the blanks to name some of them.

a are called Q: What’s 1) Male cows bulls. Fact or Fiction? sheep’s favorite 2) Baby cows are called calves. Fact or Fiction? game?3) Male chickens are called hens and female

6) Baby horses are called colts if they are females and fillies if they are male. Fact or Fiction?

8) Baby sheep are called chicks. Fact or Fiction?

A: Scrambled eggs!

9) Baby turkeys are called poult. Fact or Fiction?

10) Baby rabbits are called bunnies or kittens. Fact or Fiction?

Fact or Fiction?

Answers: 1) Fact, 2) Fact, 3) Fiction, male chickens are called roosters and female chickens are called hens, 4) Fiction, baby chickens are called chicks, 5) Fact, 6) Fiction, baby male horses are called colts and baby female horses are called fillies, 7) Fact, 8) Fiction, baby sheep are called lambs, 9) Fact, 10) Fact

Animal Challenge

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Farm animals can go by different names depending upon their gender, age and number. Here are some 2017 questions about some of them. How many can you answer correctly?

1) Male cows are called

List 10 words that rhyme with “moo.”

1) G O _ T S

1. ___________

PI_S 2. 2) ___________ 3. 3) ___________ HO_S 4. ___________

___________ 5) 6.

CH I__ENS 7. ___________

6) S H _ _ P _S

8. ___________

7) M U L _ S

4) C O _ S

9. ___________

5. ___________

10. __________

What Rhymes with Moo?

Answers: 1) Pop, 2) Rock, 3) Classical, 4) Rap, 5) Country, 6) Jazz, 7) Gospel

Q: What does a mixed-up hen 7) Male pigs are called boars and female pigs are called sows. Fact or Fiction? lay?

5) A group of geese is called a gaggle. Fact or Fiction?

Some answers: boo, coo, do, goo, ooh, shoo, to, too, woo, zoo

4) Baby chickens are called piglets. Fact for Fiction?

Answers: 1) Goats, 2) Pigs, 3) Horses, 4) Cows, 5) Chickens, 6) Sheep, 7) Mules

A: Baa-dminton.

chickens are called roosters. Fact or Fiction?

some helpful information for your family

family

FYI

A (sick) day in the life of a mom re

away.

Alarm goes off, get up, feel sick. Ask self: Can you B er g a m o- M re n oo power through or will you knock out your whole office Lay down on couch. Fall asleep for 30 minutes. Wake a K up. Look at clock and realize laundry is done. Flip if you go in? Decide it’s not contagious, but worth staying home. Before calling in, check office email, clothes from washer to dryer.

Decide you should eat something. Go to kitchen voicemail and datebook to ensure schedule is clear. to make tea and toast. Coffee cup is in dish rack Check kitchen calendar for familial obligations.

Debate with self if it’s worth burning a sick day under last night’s dishes. Put away dishes. While waiting for toast, notice blob of Nutella on counter when The Boy could get sick during cold and flu season, thereby necessitating another day off. from child’s breakfast. Wipe down counters.

A Take toast and tea back to living room. Sit down to After 15 minutes of self-debate call in sick. mo e v ther i t eat and drink. Lie down, doze off. Wake up to buzzing Wake up child. Go to kitchen, feed cat and fish. (In c ’s perspe state of diminished mental capacity, make sure you do not of the dryer. Remove clothes from dryer, fold clothes and deliver to appropriate rooms. feed the fish to the cat.) Go back upstairs and act as human Start thinking about the dinner that you will make but not eat. Decide snooze button for child.

Return to kitchen. Get lunch money for child as he makes his breakfast. on pasta because it’s easy.

Child returns from school. Ask how his day was. Get monosyllabic Double check that he has signed report card and permission slip.

See bus pull around the corner, kiss child on forehead to avoid answer. Get asked how long until dinner.

Make dinner. Eat. Clean up. Sit on couch. Husband asks if you feel contamination, send him on his way.

Notice basket of laundry. Start laundry since you’re home better and rested after your sick day.

Sigh. anyway.

(If you are the mother of children who are not yet in school, sick Take aspirin. Sit down on couch. Notice colony of dust bunnies that have taken up residence under the bookcase. Try to ignore it. Fail. days do not exist and the above does not apply in any way, shape Get up. Grab dust mop and run it under bookcase. Put dust mop or form.)

84 rd Annual Tigris Shrine Circus

March 31 April 1 & 2, 2017 SHOW TIMES

Friday March 31, 2017: 7:00 PM Saturday April 1, 2017: 10:00 AM • 2:30 PM • 7:00 PM Sunday April 2, 2017: 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Each show is approx. 2.5 hours (Includes 1/2 hr. intermission)

ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 4,000 SEATS PER SHOW

“FREE PARKING”

DISABLED Seating Available (EAST ENTRANCE: I-690 SIDE)

To Purchase: General Admission Tickets Available at: www.tigrisshriners.com (No Hidden Fees)

TICKETS: $20.00 EACH (2 & Under FREE)

THERE WILL BE NO “RESERVED” SEATING AVAILABLE (First Come, First Served)

The two box offices are located at the “Toyota Coliseum” will be open one hour before each performance for the sale of General Admission tickets at $20.00 each.

Tickets can also be purchased at a designated store near you or at

www.tigrisshriners.com

135 State Fair Boulevard • Syracuse, NY 13204

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