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March 2014

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Woman monster truck driver storms Syracuse

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By Farah F. Jadran Photos Courtesy Feld Entertainment

It’s the morning rush-hour and you have to get the kids to school on time. You grab lunches, double check that backpacks are packed and you’re out the door.

This might be the daily routine for Nicole Johnson, but every weekend between January and March are booked with something else — Monster Jam — and Syracuse is her final stop before World Finals in Las Vegas.

Nicole was born in California and now resides in Las Vegas.

She is a wife and mother of two boys. Her love and passion for cars, motorsports and driving itself make her family’s extracurricular activities anything but typical. She took the wheel of the Scooby Doo Monster Jam truck last season.

Now entering her fourth season of being the driver of a 10,000-pound monster truck, Nicole reflected on how she came upon the dirt-piled scene. Since 1992, Nicole has been driving off-road vehicles and in particular, she has excelled in rock crawling competitions which takes custom built buggies on extreme paths complete with an obstacle course.

“You can be on a vertical angle and then drop off a steep cliff,” Nicole said. It was her vast experience that made her transition to the Monster Jam arena so smooth.

But the open road and the rugged terrain have always had a special place in Nicole’s heart.

“I have always been attracted to cars,” Nicole said. “My dad built me a go-cart and I never raced it, but I drove on streets until I stirred up the cops!” Her father, a diesel mechanic, taught Nicole how to drive a stick shift when she was in first grade.

“I was never a good backseat driver…I need to be behind the wheel all the time.”

Nicole’s competitive nature has also come into play when she enters a Monster Jam competition. “I can’t play a game of monopoly without getting competitive,” she admitted.

Even before breaking into what was once a completely

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r truck driver storms Syracuse male-dominated motorsport, Nicole was already changing the “norms” by completing a degree in construction management.

She and her husband started a construction company together in 2000 and, in 2012, they opened a custom gun shop in Las Vegas.

“Guys always think I have a lot to prove, but I put my head down and work hard,” Nicole said. Her father taught her to work twice as hard all the time. She grew up working for her father and so he set a higher standard. “He never wanted his employees to think we were handed anything.”

Of course there is respect to earn in any field, but Nicole has always known that she belongs in Monster Jam. “I always dreamed about having a team of my own,” Nicole said. “I realize how rare it is to be in the position to drive a Monster Jam truck. I appreciate it even more.”

Being a mother of two boys (ages 13 and 15), Nicole said she often catches them bragging to their friends about what

their mom does. She recognizes that her kids have become accustomed to how different her job is. “They are proud of their mom…and I always remind them that I am the coolest mom.”

Rolling such a large truck or bursting into flames is always a possibility whenever Nicole is competing, which is why she emphasizes how important safety is.

Because Nicole was raised around motors, she has never known any different. “I don’t know what it’s like to be a total ‘girly girl,’” she said. “I lie awake at night thinking about cars.”

Her childhood love for cars grew into a career path and now she sometimes wonders why she is one of few women in the arena. “Everyone said it was not possible for me to have a career in motorsports, but it’s what I know,” Nicole said. “It’s hard for me to know why there wouldn’t be more women in it.”

She’s roared into Monster Jam arenas in Houston, Atlanta and Tampa Bay, this year alone. Her truck travels with Dennis Anderson’s Grave Digger Monster Jam truck which is an honor in itself, according to Nicole. She flies home between competitions and leaves Scooby Doo in the hands of a great crew team that repairs the truck on the road. “I always come back to a pristine truck.”

Expect nothing but action when she comes to the Carrier Dome on March 8. “Scooby Doo and I have never been to Syracuse.”

Because she grew up watching Scooby Doo cartoons and many people have, she knows it resonates with not only the kids in the crowd but their parents, too. “I enjoy seeing how excited the fans are. It’s a fun experience.”

While Nicole occasionally paints her nails purple to match her purple Scooby-themed fire suit and crew shirt, she did stop short of dying her hair red like Daphne. “The little girls cling to the character you create and they bond with you,” she said. Forty percent of the Monster jam audience is under 12 and a majority of the remaining audience is made up of their parents.

Because she is still figuring out why more women aren’t out there, too, she knows she’s on the right track. “If girls needed a visual, they can see me doing it…they can imagine it.”

Monster Jam, the world’s premier monster truck series will be held on Saturday, March 8, in the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. Tickets are now on sale: $10 for kids and $25 for adults. In 2013, Monster Jam at the Carrier Dome nearly sold out with more than 36,400 in attendance. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Entry to the pit party starts at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.

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Lasagne soup

Fat burning soup

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 2 teaspoons oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 6 cups chicken stock 1 large can roasted diced

There’s nothing like the comfort of serving up a bowl of warm goodness on a cold winter day.

tomatoes 2 bay leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into long, thin strips Ricotta mixture 8 ounces ricotta 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Salt and black pepper, to taste

Ingredients

Sweet potato, cut into one-inch cubes 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced Kosher or sea salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Add all ingredients, except spinach, to the slow cooker.

Instructions Cover and cook on low six Combine ricotta, parmesan, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside. hours, or until the vegetables In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to are tender. Add spinach, stir package instructions; drain well. and continue cooking just until Heat olive oil in large pot over medium high heat. Cook sausage in wilted, about five minutes. a large skillet until browned, about three to five minutes, crumbling the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat and add garlic, onion, oregano and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, about two to three minutes, or until onions have become translucent,. Stir in tomato paste, combine well, then stir in chicken stock, diced tomatoes and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in pasta.

Serve immediately with a heaping spoonful of the ricotta mixture, sprinkled with mozzarella and basil.

Easy Irish potato soup Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 4 green onions, sliced (about 1/2 cup) 1 10 ounce can condensed

chicken broth 1/2 cup water 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 medium potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 1/2 cups milk

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add the celery and onions and cook until they’re tender, stirring occasionally. Add the broth, water, potatoes and pepper and heat to a boil. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Place half the broth mixture and 3/4 cup milk into a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth. Empty into a bowl, then do the same with the remaining broth. Return the broth mixture to the saucepan and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle sliced green onions and garnish with celery leaves.

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1/8 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon paprika 1 bay leaf 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained 2 cups vegetable broth 1 can diced tomatoes 4 cups baby spinach

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what’s inside

feature story 2 Ready to roll

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contents

11 Social media supervision:

Do you know where your children are?

family FYI 12

If you need child care you need Child Care Solutions

16 The 2014 Child Care Guide 26 Taking your child’s music to the next level

4 Fast and easy meals for this year’s festivities

from the editor 6

I love a parade

healthy family 7

Aren’t they just baby teeth?

calendar 8 What’s happening around you this season

learning curve 13 We’re in this together:

A childcare and activity Q&A

25 Back away from the camera, Mom

baby madness 14 Check out our Fab 4 for March

Baby Madness on pages 14 & 15!

This year’s contest was just as close as our inaugural contest in 2013.

Each and every baby is just too cute! Watch for our April cover when the 2014 Syracuse Parent Magazine cutest baby is revealed!

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27 A good idea – raising the age

cover photo Pictured is Katelynn Rose, 8 months old, from Central Square. Photographed by Raine C. Dufrane, owner of Raineydayz Photography. 430.3229 or visit raineydayz.com.

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from the editor

I love a parade

Every year at St. Patrick’s Day my husband and I, along with the kids, meet up with a group of our friends and their kids and caravan over to Downtown Syracuse for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

No, I’m not Irish, but you don’t have to be to enjoy the festivities.

This year’s parade is set for Saturday, March 15, and the grand marshals of the parade are News Channel 9, represented by Dan Cummings, and Project Children, an American-Northern Ireland partnership started in 1975 with six children visiting from Belfast spending the summer in America, getting to know each other in a small New York town. Project Children places approximately 100 children from Northern Ireland with host families across America each summer for a four-week period. In 2013, Central New York families hosted more than 29 children, more than anywhere else in the country. This summer will mark the final year of Project Children in the Syracuse area and the local group’s founder, Kathleen Kelly, has been honored twice as the parade’s grand marshal. This year all of the host parents will be honored as grand marshals and will be represented by host parents Kathy Schwanke and Mary Ann Fountain.

My family has actually lucked out at the parade the past two years, with fairly balmy temperatures that have been conducive to a great day spent outdoors with a bunch of fellow Central New Yorkers.

After the bitter cold of this winter, I am not so sure that we can expect the same warmth, but as long as it doesn’t rain (or snow) we most likely will be found along the parade route, with the kids running around enjoying the fact that the road is closed to all traffic but that which can be found in the parade and the adults tipping a few to celebrate the holiday as well as the fact that spring is right around the corner.

See you at the parade, which kicks off at noon, and we can all “bleed green” instead of SU orange, at least for one day.

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Jennifer Wing editor

Jennifer Wing can be reached at jwing@eaglenewsonline.com

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

healthy family

Aren’t they just baby teeth?

already established with a dentist.

Our other recommendation is that brushing and flossing should be commenced at an early age. Even before your child’s first tooth erupts, we recommend using a wet washcloth to wipe their gums before bed.

Once they get their first tooth, you may start daily tooth-brushing with a very small smear of toothpaste.

Keep in mind that fluoride in quantity can cause stomach issues, and infants and toddlers will swallow things that taste delicious.

Using these simple guidelines will help your child keep their teeth for years to come.

Yes, they will fall out anyway, but you should make sure they take care of them while they have them.

Cosmina Nolan, DDS and Tansy Schoonmaker, DDS are the pediatric dentists and owners of Little Jaws Big Smiles Pediatric Dentistry. For more information, call (315) 299-4681, visit littlejawsbigsmiles.com or stop by 4605 E. Genesee St. in DeWitt.

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If we had a quarter for every time we have heard a parent say, “Why do we need to fix them? Aren’t the baby teeth just going to fall out anyway?” — we could earn enough money to put the tooth fairy out of business.

That’s not to say that we can’t understand the reasoning to some extent. Deciduous teeth (or “baby teeth”) usually do eventually wiggle out, but think of how important they are in the meantime. From their first year through prepubescence, these are a child’s primary teeth for chewing, speech and looking their best.

If a child has a cavity in a baby tooth that goes untreated, they are prone to dangerous infections. Then removing the baby tooth can cause the teeth to shift in a way that causes incoming adult teeth to become crowded.

Healthy baby teeth lay the groundwork for a healthy adult smile.

So saying, “Why fix the baby teeth?

Aren’t they just going to fall out anyway?” is a lot like saying “Why go to grade school?

Aren’t I going to go to high school anyway?”

So what can we do to ensure that our children preserve their smiles from the baby teeth onward? Our first recommendation is to make sure that your child sees a dentist. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that all children see a dentist by the age of one. Aside from helping identify early childhood decay, this helps your child develop a rapport with their dentist and hygienist at an early age so they are accustomed to having their teeth checked.

Also, it helps your child to establish a “dental home — should they ever injure a tooth in an accident (as can happen with kids), they will already be established with a dental provider who can treat them immediately.

We’ve heard too many stories of children having dental trauma injuries and having to wait to be seen because they weren’t

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By Cosmina Nolan, DDS & Tansy Schoonmaker, DDS

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here is what’s happening around you

Sat March 1 FAMILY TRAIN DAY. 10AM to 1PM. The Commons, Burdick’s Driver’s Village, Circle Drive, Cicero. Event for children of all ages; trains on the permanent layout, running in loops on the floor, Thomas and Friends and a variety of other trains.

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STORY TIME WITH MS. ROSE. 10:30 to 11 AM every Saturday in March. For ages 1 to 4 and a participating adult. Free; no registration. Maxwell Community Room. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Sharkey’s is Celebrating One Year in Dewitt!

Giveaways, Gifts and Promotions!

Come join the fun all March long

HANDS-ON LEARNING: The LEGO Movie Building Event. 11 AM. LEGO fans ages 4 and up are invited to The LEGO Movie Building Event and to help build a scene from the movie! Space if limited. RSVP in store at customer service or by phone 449-2948. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt.

First Haircut Packages

Sun March 2

Glamour Parties

THE PALACE THEATER PRESENTS PINOCCHIO. 3 PM. A Theatre IV musical production.

It’s a delightful classic family tale; Gepetto and his wooden son come to life on the stage. Meet the cast after the show. Tickets are $5. Doors open at 2:30 PM. 19 Utica St., Hamilton. 824-1420. palacetheater.org.

Tue March 4 Xbox, Playstation & Netflix

FABULOUS 4S AND 5S STORYTIME. Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Help your preschooler get ready to read as they enjoy stories and build important early literacy skills. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. fflib.org.

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YOUNG READERS BOOK CLUB. 4 to 5 PM. In March we will be discussing Swindle by

Call (315) 446-4386 for an appointment or book online at sharkeyscutsforkids.com/dewittny 3485 Erie Boulevard East • Dewitt, NY 13214

Gordon Korman. Come for a book discussion, projects, snacks and to share your love of reading. For grades 3-6. Ask at the circulation desk to check out a copy of this month’s book.

Registration required. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. fflib.org.

Wed March 5 TERRIFIC 2S AND 3S STORYTIME. Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Nurture a love of books with your 2 or 3 year old. They will learn letters, sounds and words as they share stories, songs and rhymes. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville.

BRANCH OUT AND GROW. 7 to 8:30 PM, March 5 and 19. A support group for separated and divorced. Bishop Ludden High School, 815 Fay Road, Syracuse. Support and meditative video: “KidCare” by DivorceCare and discussing it. All are welcome. Sponsored by Family Life Education (A Hope Appeal Agency). 472-6754, ext. 5. familylifeeducationsyracuse.org.

LEARN TO KNIT: ETERNITY SCARF. Noon to 2 PM. Learn to knit a beautiful eternity scarf!

This four week class series teaches beginners how to knit held at Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. All students will leave the series with a scarf of their own creation. A nonrefundable $10 fee is required to sign up for this four-part class series. Students should bring their own circular needles and yarn (size and weight TBA). Ages 10 and older welcome. Please register. 637-6374. fflib.org.

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NOOK SIMPLE TOUCH/GLOWLIGHT. 2 PM. Bring your Nook Simple Touch or Glowlight and explore the many features of our fabulous, easy to use e-Book device must be registered before class. Please RSVP at the Nook counter or call the store at 449-2948. Barnes & Noble.

3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt.

CUDDLETIME. Thursdays at 9:30 AM. Enjoy rhymes, songs, stories and more with your baby at this language-building program. For babies not yet walking. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville.

637-6374. fflib.org.

STORYTIME WITH MISS COLLEEN. Every Thursday at 10 AM. Barnes & Noble story times are always fun, filled with great books, silly songs and cool activities. Great for toddlers and preschoolers. Barnes & Noble. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt.

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calendar Sat March 8 SPOT VISITS STORYTIME. 11 AM. Come for a special Storytime featuring Where’s Spot and other dog gone fun classics by Eric Hill, with a guest appearance by Spot! Barnes & Noble. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt.

Sun March 9 APPRECIATING PERSONALITY DIFFERENCES IN MARRIAGE. 7 to 9 PM. Sponsored by The Third Option, an on-going program to build better marriages, and the Family Life Education Office.

A Family Life, Hope Appeal program. Holy Cross Church, 4112 E. Genesee St, Dewitt. Walk-ins welcome. thethirdoption.com. 472-6728.

Tue March 11 AMERICAN GIRL: Truly Talented You. 4:30 PM. Girls ages 8-12 are invited to a special American Girl Event. Truly Talented You features fun activities, puzzles and crafts inspired by the newest girl of the year.

Barnes & Noble. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt.

Tue March 18 SUNSET STORY TIME. 6 to 6:30 PM. An educational program for children ages birth through 7 years and their families. Meet in the Family Room. Children are encouraged to wear comfy pajamas and bring their favorite bedtime buddy. Parents are encouraged to come in their pajamas too. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. fflib.org.

FROZEN SING-ALONG. 4:30 PM. Come to a sing-along and other activities to celebrate the release of the Frozen DVD. Space is limited.

RSVP in store at customer service or by phone 449-2948. Barnes & Noble. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt.

Wed March 19 CREATIVE DISCOVERY FOR KIDS. 4:30 to 5:15 PM. Seasonal crafts, discoveries, and stories for ages 5 to 10. Free; registration preferred. Maxwell Community Room. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Thu March 20 AMPHIBIAN ALERT! March 20 through 31 at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus. Each spring during the first warm rainy night after the equinox, hundreds of amphibians creep from underground lairs to vernal pools. To find out when BWNC will attempt to observe this migration at Labrador Hollow, watch for alerts on our website, or call 673-1350 to be put on our alert list. $5 for members, $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25 /family. baltimorewoods.org.

START YOUR OWN VEGETABLE GARDEN. 7 to 8 PM. Are you interested in learning how to grow your own food? Learn about the benefits of starting your own garden and what you need to get started. John from Edible Gardening CNY shows how. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. fflib.org.

Fri March 21 STAR PARTY. Farewell Winter Skies! 7 to 9 PM. Jupiter will be visible high in the sky for excellent viewing in the evening, as well as a farewell to the winter skies. $5 for members, $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25/family. Back-up date March 22. baltimorewoods. org. Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Marcellus.

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Sun March 23 FAMILY MOVIE: FROZEN. 2 to 4 PM. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey — teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven — to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Rating: PG. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. fflib.org.

RECONGNIZING CHILDHOOD BAGGAGE IN MARRIAGE: It Saves Misunderstandings. 7 to 9 PM. Sponsored by The Third Option, an on-going program to build better marriages, and the Family Life Education Office. A Family Life, Hope Appeal program. Meeting is Sunday, March 23, 2014. Holy Cross Church, 4112 E. Genesee St, Dewitt. Walk-ins welcome. thethirdoption.com. 472-6728.

Sat March 25 BARNES & NOBLE BOOK CLUB. 6 PM. Join the group by the fireplace as they discuss “The Dovekeepers” by Alice Hoffman, a novel that is a testament to the human spirit and to love rising from the ashes of war. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt.

Local Cars.

Local Dealers.

SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS GROUP. 7 PM. Welcome, Central New York children’s writers and illustrators! Come for a discussion at our children’s stage. A great way to get information and connect with local authors and illustrators. Barnes & Noble. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt.

Fri March 28 “ANTIGONE.” 8 PM. Colgate University presents the Greek drama, “Antigone”, for two shows at 8 PM each night. The free event is open to the public. Meet the cast after the show. Doors open at 7:30 PM. 19 Utica St., Hamilton. 824.1420. palacetheater.org.

Sat March 29 DELIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE. 1 to 2:30 PM. Bumblebees will be waking up soon, taking advantage of the first flowers of spring. Come learn about these fascinating, fuzzy insects as they amble through the spring forest, and see how you can help these important pollinators through citizen science opportunities and building simple nest boxes. $5 for members, $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25 /family. baltimorewoods.org. Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Marcellus.

FFL KIDSIGNMENT SALE. 10 AM to 5 PM. Shoppingtown Mall.

Shop for gently used children’s clothing, toys and gear at the Fayetteville Free Library’s 2nd annual FFL Kidsignment Sale. Sale location is the store across from Rite Aid. All proceeds benefit the FFL. Volunteer, shop or consign! Visit fflib.org/kidsignment for details.

ARISE AND SHINE. If you or someone you know has experienced separation and divorce in their lives, they are welcome to join the Annual Day of Renewal for Separated and Divorced. Christ the King Retreat Center at 500 Brookford Road, Syracuse. Inspirational keynote by Father John Rose, practical workshops centered on the most important issues that those who endure separation and divorce must face and an uplifting Healing Liturgy. All are welcome. Sponsored by Family Life Education (A Hope Appeal Agency). 472-6754, ext. 5. familylifeeducationsyracuse.org.

EARTH HOUR. 8:30 to 9:30 PM. Join millions of people across 152 countries in turning out your lights for one hour in support of a global movement to curtail climate change. To find out more about Earth Hour, sponsored by WWF. visit earthhour.org.

Sun March 30

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SYRACUSE OPERA PREVIEW: Porgy and Bess in Concert. 1 PM. Douglas Kinney Frost, director of music, and selected principals from the show will be featured in a Syracuse Opera preview of the Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess in Concert. Barnes & Noble. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt.

MARCH MUSICALE: LOREN BARRIGAR & MARK MAZENGARB. 2 to 3 PM. Come enjoy Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb on guitars. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. fflib.org.

Sun April 6 FIRST ANNUAL SPRING-FLING. 3 to 5 PM at Temple Adath Yeshurun. A benefit for the Jowonio School. Music and entertainment for children by Colin Aberdeen and Kambuyu Marimba. Also featured will be a magic show, the face paint lady and kids crafts. Tickets: $5 per person; kids under 2 free.

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safety zone

Social media supervision:

Do you know where your children are? modern bullying is happening and we can point to hundreds, thousands, of examples of the negative consequences of online bullying.

The second is real life safety.

Whether you indicate it or not, many of these sites disclose your physical location, especially Instagram. The third is the child’s online reputation. If your child’s profile is public, what they post will come up in search results for your child’s name. Even having a private setting doesn’t guarantee you won’t show up in a search.

The three most popular social networks for pre-teens and teenagers are Snapchat, Instagram and Tumblr.

Twitter is also heavily used. As a basic “what do I do list” — please consider the following:

1.) Educate yourself! Set up accounts on the big four platforms.

Part of good parenting is providing accurate supervision for your children.

I remember a commercial from my youth that said, “It’s 10 p.m.; do you know where your children are?”

Back in the ‘80s, that is what supervision meant. Do you know, physically, where your children are and who they are with? Supervision is still an important part of good parenting.

But supervision in the 21st century is different. Your child may be in the next room, right under your nose in the kitchen, but you may have no idea who they are with.

The world of social media brings a new challenge to parental supervision but your awareness as a parent may never have been so important. You probably know, as a parent, what stores in the mall they spend time in and whose house they may be at on a Friday night. But do you have any idea what social media sites they visit?

There are three major concerns when you think of children and teens in social media. The first is online safety. Social media is where

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2.) Insist on passwords to all of your children’s accounts, this way you can see it as they see it. Otherwise they might be hiding private messages from you.

3.) Install monitoring software on your children’s computers, tablets and smart phones. Both the Apple app and Google Play app store have parental controls available.

4.) If your child receives a bullying, abusive or otherwise unwanted message, do not respond to it.

Responding may encourage further messages. Instead, you should block the user and change your privacy settings to prevent future contact from the individual. If you believe the sender’s behavior is unlawful, contact your local law enforcement for assistance.

5.) Follow the rules. Federal law actual prohibits kids under 13 to be on social media.

Tanya Gesek, PhD is a child and adolescent psychologist in private practice. She is a frequent contributor to “Bridge Street” and active in the sate psychological association. You can find out more about her on her website: drtanyagesek.com MARCH 2014 SYRACUSE PARENT

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March 27-30 New inventory and family fun events scheduled on Saturday, including Fun Flicks, bounce house, and more.

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Gently-used quality clothing (infant through pre-teen), shoes, toys, highchairs, strollers, bikes, outdoor toys, baby gear, sports equipment, nursery and children’s room decor, furniture, and more.

If you need child care you need Child Care Solutions

Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions families make, but all too often they must rely on word-ofmouth. Child Care Solutions, your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) organization, helps take the guesswork out of choosing care by providing: • Referrals to local child care providers.

• Information on state licensing requirements.

• Information on availability of child care subsidies.

• A step by step process to evaluate the quality of child care programs.

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All child care is not created equal. There are many programs in our area that are offering outstanding care. There are also, unfortunately, many programs that need improvement. Child Care Solutions is here to help you understand what high quality care looks like so you can find the right fit for your family. Whether by phone, in person, or the Internet, we are here to help you find the care that is tailored to your needs. Call us today at 446-1220 for more information or visit us on the web at childcaresolutionscny.org to download our Parent Guide to Finding High Quality Child Care.

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The Information provided is valid at press time. Changes occur every day, however. For the most accurate information please call Child Care Solutions, your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) organization at 446-1220.

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Ways to have Patty’s Day with the kids Everyone is a little Irish come St. Patrick’s Day, and children are no exception. While kids can’t indulge in some of the spirits-induced revelry that accompanies the festivities this holiday, there are many things little ones can do to have a good time on St. Patrick’s Day. 1. Dress in green: Encourage kids to dress and accessorize in all shades of green. For even more flair, they can use face paint to draw shamrocks on their cheeks and hands.

2. Crafts: From paper four-leaf clovers to homemade leprechaun hats and belt buckles, children can get in the spirit by fashioning crafts that correspond with the theme of the day.

3. Treasure hunt: Send little leprechauns in search of gold at the end of the rainbow. Like an Easter egg hunt, hide gold-wrapped chocolate coins around the house and set kids off to find the treasure.

4. Blarney Stone toss: Play a game of “hot potato” to Irish music using a garden rock to serve as the “Blarney Stone.” When the music stops, the person holding the stone is disqualified.

5. Coin toss: Set up a pot or hat and see how many coins each child can toss into the hat. The one who gets the most in the hat wins.

6. Freeze dance: Play Irish music and children have to “freeze” when the music is shut off. If someone moves, he or she has to sit out.

7. Baking specialties: Invite the kids to help bake some delicious treats, such as cupcakes with green frosting or Irish soda bread.

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A childcare and activity Q&A

It’s amazing what you can learn in How do you select after-school five minutes, so we did just that with activities and other regular your local NBC 3 and CW 6 evening activities? anchorwoman, CNY Central’s Megan I have tried to be sensitive to the fact Coleman! Read on and learn that kids can get over-scheduled about how she finds the g a n Cole ma very easily. Activities, sports, e M n right childcare and music and clubs…you can activities for her little easily see them getting ones. Plus, how do over-stimulated. And parents handle there’s not only the the discovery of negative effect on the allergies? kid, but it can be crazy How did you and for the parents to be your husband taking them here and W e’r there. come to a decision r e e in this togeth Both kids have been going on childcare? to Music Together, a local I was always attracted to program with many locations in the the consistency of having one person area, since they were each 8 months with my children when we are not old. It’s a wonderful program. At the there. Through a family friend, I found time, I didn’t necessarily know if they a wonderful woman who is special and has been with us since Olivia was born. would get anything out of this, but She is so close to our family that we call throughout each session, they have gotten something different out of it… her the “third grandma.” Both Olivia rocking back and forth to a beat… and Henry love her and she truly has and later on, playing instruments and become a part of our family. singing the words and meeting kids.

She is the fifth member of our family.

Olivia is also taking ballet. Swim If Olivia is sick and cannot go to school, lessons are in the near future. It makes she will stay home with her and I can me nervous to think they will be in go to work knowing that she is being situations with water and they don’t taken care of. know how to swim. We also do some What is a deciding factor when play dates and take the time to go to choosing who will watch your parks and we go to the MOST on many children when it’s not a relative? weekends.

From the moment that I met her I knew How have you dealt with the she was the one — it was an innate many growing allergy concerns in feeling that I had. I met her when I schools? was still pregnant, but I already knew.

I am not aware of many allergies We just both sort of knew…we had because I didn’t grow up with any and this bond. It’s funny when you meet no one in my family had them. But once someone and feel like they’re family. you have kids, you start thinking of it We are a perfect fit. more. My husband is actually allergic to As a new mother, I was scared and a few things, so at some point we might uncertain about childcare. This was get the kids tested for allergies and be my first baby and I wanted to make careful as they slowly try new foods. sure she was well taken care of. When you’re the new mom, whether it’s a Megan Coleman is the content nanny or a daycare, you want to know managing editor at CNY Central and that your child (or children) is safe and an evening NBC 3 news anchor. Follow loved and taken care of. You want her and start a conversation on Twitter them to get everything that you would at @MegsNewsFlash; we already do! provide if you are not able to be there.

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Child Care Solutions

Your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) organization provides families with referrals to regulated child care providers located in Onondaga County. The following list includes programs that operate in non-residential settings. If you are interested in receiving a list of available home-based family child care providers that are regulated by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, contact Child Care Solutions at 315-446-1220 ext. 303 or visit our website at www.childcaresolutionscny.org.

The Information provided is valid as of press time. Changes occur every day, however. For the most accurate information please call Child Care Solutions.

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Child Care Centers

A child care center provides care in a non-residential facility.

Children are cared for in groups according to their age and the number of caregivers. Care can be provided for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Each center determines the ages of children they will accept into their program. Several child care centers do offer a school-age option within their program. All child care centers are licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Programs must meet minimum standards for health, safety, nutrition, and children’s programming. The staff and Director are required to meet specific education and/or work standards.

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116 West Glen Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Pam Coppola 492-7407

Bernice M. Wright Child Development Laboratory School

Syracuse University M-17 Lambreth Lane, Syracuse 13244 Director: Daria Webber 443-2471

Brewerton Community Child Care

5395 Orangeport Road, Brewerton 13029 Director: Desiree Phillips 668-7444

Bright Starts of CNY

5962 Route 31, Suite 7 Cicero, NY 13039 Director: Kristen Pearce 698-0033

Children’s Beginnings

100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse 13261 Director: Crystal Barclay 448-0980

Children’s Learning Center

4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse 13215 Director: Michele Ferguson 498-2346

Childtime Learning Centers

Five centers offer care: 7453 Morgan Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Lisa Fingerman 451-5246 4645 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse 13215 Director: Amy Price 492-0294 8439 Loop Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Lisa McLaughlin 635-1693 3217 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13214 Director: Amber Popp 446-2027 5112 West Taft Road, Liverpool 13088 Director: Pamela Frear 452-7955

County North Children’s Center, Inc

205 School Road, Liverpool 13088 Director: Beth Pastel 451-8520

Creative Environment Day School

531 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Sheila C. Brittain 637-6071

ENABLE @ Exploring Your World

1603 Court Street, Syracuse 13208 Director: Christopher Davis 475-1382

Located in the Jordan United Methodist Church, 63 Elbridge Street, Jordan 13080 Director: Leora Chilson 689-9686

Jowonio School

3049 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13224 Director: Ellen Barnes 445-4010

KinderCare Learning Centers 5009 Campuswood Dr., E. Syracuse 13057 Director: Lynde Bachman 433-0089 3787 Canvasback Drive, Liverpool 13090 Director: Kristine Kline 622-0286

Koala Kare Day Care

3476 Route 31, Belgium Meadows, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Karen Russell 652-8021

Lafayette After School and Early Learning Care Program, Inc. 5957 US Route 20, Lafayette 13084 Contact: Beverly Oliver 243-4759

Lean On Me Day Care Center

422 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse 13202 Phone: Diana Presley 421-6380

Learn As You Grow, Inc 5684 South Bay Road, Cicero 13039 Director: Katelyn Decker 458-4233 158 Highland Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Heather Rice 474-5627 120 North Orchard Road, Solvay 13209 Director: Stephanie Misner 487-0821 3711 Milton Ave., Bldg. A, Camillus 13031 Director: Laura Sgouris 487-4132 3711 Milton Ave., Bldg. B, Camillus 13031 Director: Nicole Bloodgood 468-1491 8381 Elta Drive, Cicero 13039 Director: Beth Chiasson 699-7189

5820 Heritage Landing Drive, E. Syracuse 13057 Director: Megan Burt 701-1107

Little Lukes – Radisson

4845 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse 13215 Director: Kathy Fiermonte 492-6609

405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Contact: Robin Manning 476-3157

Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Development Program 5655 Thompson Road, Dewitt 13214 Director: Jo David 445-2360

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601 North Way Phone: 487-1541 8086 Oswego Rd. Phone: 652-1070

Little Apples Child Care Center

8282 Willett Parkway, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Meg Kellogg 857-0800

(The) Growing Place 3800 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13214 Director: Nene Thornton, 446-5788

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Blodgett School 401 Loomis Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Director: Heather Luchsinger 4355813. Only for children whose parents are employed by the Syracuse City School District.

(The) Gingerbread House 2500 Grant Boulevard, Syracuse 13208 Director: David Cole 471-4198 Honey Tree Day Care 3212 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Teresa Sobolewski 463-8118

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24 HOURS A day!

Jordan-Elbridge Country Kids Day School

Living and Learning Centers, Inc. Lydia’s Lullaby

213 Cannon Street, Syracuse 13205 Director: Kristine Bossert 471-4750

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North Area Family YMCA Sweetheart Day Care Center

4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Michele Cimino 451-5101 $BMM r XXX DB[TQPSUTCPXM DPN 3PVUF 5PXO $PVOUSZ 1MB[B $B[FOPWJB /:

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2014 Childcare Guide Northminster Early Childhood Center

7444 Buckley Road, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Cindi Fowler 458-2669

On The Hill Child Care Center

4640 Nixon Park Drive, Syracuse 13215 Director: Elizabeth Martini 492-9112

Partners in Learning, Inc – MANOS

108 Shonnard Street Syracuse, NY 13204 Director: Theresa Pagano 744-3831

Partners in Parenting

5402 West Genesee Street, Camillus 13031 Director: Karen Sweeney 468-3902

Pave the Way Daycare Center

610 North Central Avenue, Minoa 13116 Director: Jamie Landry 751-7283

P.E.A.C.E. Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start

P.E.A.C.E. Inc. operates multiple Head Start sites throughout Onondaga County; most of the sites are licensed by NY State. Sessions for 3 to 5 year olds run either part or full day. Participants must meet income guidelines. Home-based, center-based and Early Head Start program options are available. For an application or more information call 470-3300 or 470-3346.

Head Start and Early Head Start center-based programs are regulated by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. No fee.

Baldwinsville Head Start 110 Oswego Street, Baldwinsville 13027

Jordan-Elbridge Head Start 25 North Main Street, Jordan 13080 Lafayette Head Start 2777 Route 11 North, Lafayette 13084 Merrick Head Start 175 Hudson Street, Syracuse 13204 Rockwell Head Start 208 Rockwell Road, Nedrow 13120 St Brigid’s Head Start 810 Willis Avenue, Syracuse 13204 St. Daniel’s Head Start 3020 Court Street, Syracuse 13208 Sumner Head Start 215 Bassett Street, Syracuse 13210

Saint Matthew’s Over The Rainbow Child Care Center

214 Kinne Street, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Jessica Warren 438-4328

Saint Vincent DePaul Day Care Center

1103 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Helen O’Malley 476-7508

(The) Salvation Army Operates several child care facilities in our area.

Salina Street Infant and Parenting Day Care

667 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Mary Beth Kimball 479-1305 Priority enrollment for teen parents.

After-School Programs

677 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Nina James 479-1113

Shining Stars Daycare Center, Inc.

Three centers offer care: 5930 Bowman Road, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Greta McDowell 656-2180 4581 Enders Road, Manlius 13104 Director: Amy Coffey 682-3257 120 Metropolitan Park Drive, Liverpool 13088 Director: Melissa Buczek 457-4500

Skaneateles Early Childhood Center, Inc. 1574 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Skaneateles 13152 Director: Sarah Redding 685-8248 Small Wonders Child Care at Elmcrest Early Education Center

960 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Michelle Hendricks 446-3220

SonShine Child Care Center

107 Pleasant Street, Manlius 13104 Director: Carol Luebbert Contact: Shelly Daignault 682-2895

Stepping Stone Child Care Center

2827 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Jennifer Sofia 635-2344

Pony Camp

Pony Ca July and A mp ugust 2014

9 a.m.–1 p.m., Tuesday–Friday, Weeks of July & August Develop your child’s horse riding skills through daily riding and instruction. We provide week-long camps from July through August for children ages 6 and older. With a new classroom just added to our facility in 2012, we teach the students our weekly horsemanship topics, totaling eight per season. Class limit is six students per trainer and assistant.

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2014 Childcare Guide school districts currently offering UPK and the local programs that collaborate with each district.

Bldgs M-0 and M-1 Lambreth Lane, Syracuse 13224 Director: Holley Burfoot-Rochford 443-4482. Priority enrollment is given to S.U. students, faculty and staff.

Cicero-North Syracuse School District

Temple Adath Rothschild Early Childhood Center

Cicero-North Syracuse Pre K Collaboration Sites:

Together We Grow

7020 Manlius Center Road, E. Syracuse 13057 Director: Jernois Fields-Ridley 656-2399

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center 4081 Route 31, Clay 13041 Director: Rachel Ashton 652-4301

Upstate Day Care Center

650 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Clare White 464-4438

World of Wonder Child Care Center

5633 West Genesee Street, Camillus 13031 Director: Danielle Macholl 487-1487

Universal Pre-K Programs(UPK)

UPK is a developmentally-appropriate educational program for 4 year olds offered by school districts in both school and community-based settings, such as local day care centers for 2 ½ hours per day. UPK is funded by the NYS Department of Education. The following is a list of

Cicero-North Syracuse Residents Only Learn As You Grow 5684 South Bay Road, Cicero 13039 Director: Katelyn Decker 458-4233 Learn As You Grow 8381 Elta Drive, Cicero 13039 Director: Beth Chiasson 699-7189 Northminster Nursery School 7444 Buckley Road, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Cindi Fowler 458-2669

East Syracuse Minoa School District

303 Roby Avenue, East Syracuse 13057 Contact: Carol Feldmeier 434-3800 East Syracuse-Minoa residents only.

Jordan-Elbridge Central School District

130 East Main Street, Elbridge 13060 Contact: Ellen Leuthauser 689-8540 Jordan-Elbridge residents only.

Lafayette School District

5957 Route 20 West, Lafayette 13084 Contact: Greg Bump 677-3152

103 Third Street, Solvay 13209 Contact: Eric Larison 468-1111 Solvay Residents Only

Syracuse City School District

The Syracuse City School District operates state funded Pre-K programs at various sites throughout the city. For more information call 435-4276.

Pre-K Programs

Bellevue 530 Stolp Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Central Village Housing 203 East Castle Street, Syracuse 13205 Delaware Academy 900 South Geddes Street, Syracuse 13204 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 416 East Raynor Avenue, Syracuse 13202 Dr. King Toddlers (EI) 419 East Raynor Avenue, Syracuse 13202 Dr. Weeks 710 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Franklin Magnet 428 South Alvord Street, Syracuse 13207 Frazer Magnet 741 Park Avenue, Syracuse 13204 Grant 2400 Grant Boulevard, Syracuse 13208 Hughes Magnet 345 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse 13210

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Faith & Values • Academic Excellence • Family & Community • Full Day Kindergarten • Hot Lunch Program • Pre-K - 6th grade • Art Appreciation • One of the top academic schools • Technology Classes integrated in a three-county area on NYS tests. throughout the school • Spanish taught beginning in • Transportation available • Tuition Scholarships available Kindergarten • Instrumental & Vocal Music Programs • After School Program

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450 Kimber Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Cheryl Livshin 445-0049

5355 West Taft Road, North Syracuse 13212 Contact: Dan Bowles 218-2147 Cicero-North Syracuse residents only.

Solvay School District

400 Salt Springs Street • Fayetteville • 637-3961 www.icschool.org Applications now being accepted. Please call for an appointment and personal tour.

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2014 Childcare Guide Huntington 400 Sunnycrest Road, Syracuse 13206 H.W. Smith @ Levy 111 Fellows Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210 Lemoyne 1528 Lemoyne Avenue, Syracuse 13208 McKinley-Brighton Magnet 141 West Newell Street, Syracuse 13205 Meachem 171 Spaulding Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Park Street PreK 501 Park Street, Syracuse 13208 Porter School 512 Emerson Avenue, Syracuse 13204 Roberts PreK 715 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Salem Hyde 450 Durston Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Seymour Magnet 108 Shonnard Street, Syracuse 13204 Ed Smith @ Sumner 211 Bassett Street, Syracuse 13210 Van Duyn 401 Loomis Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Webster 500 Wadsworth Street, Syracuse 13208

Syracuse City Pre K Collaboration Sites:

Syracuse City residents only For more information call 435-4276.

Atonement Day Care Center 116 West Glen Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Catholic Charities Hawley Youth Center 716 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Catholic Charities, Academy at Pompey 923 North McBride Street, Syracuse 13208 Elmcrest Early Education Center (Small Wonders) 960 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse 13224 Erwin Nursery School 920 Euclid Avenue, Syracuse 13210 ENABLE 1603 Court street, Syracuse 13208 Exploring Your World 1602 Court Street, Syracuse, 13204 Huntington Family Center 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Jowonio School 3049 East Genesee Street, Syracuse 13224 Lean on Me Day Care 422 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse 13204 Learn As You Grow 158 Highland Avenue, Syracuse 13203 MANOS 108 Shonnard Street, Syracuse 13204 PEACE Inc., Head Start @ Merrick School 175 Hudson Street, Syracuse 13205 PEACE Inc., Head Start @ St. Brigid’s 810 Willis Avenue, Syracuse 13204 PEACE Inc., Head Start @ St. Daniel’s 3020 Court Street-Suite 100, Syracuse 13208 PEACE Inc., Head Start @ Sumner School 215 Bassett Street, Syracuse 13210

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Parkside Children’s Center 301 Valley Drive, Syracuse 13207 The Salvation Army (Cabhorse Commons) 677 South Salina Street, Syracuse 13202 St. Vincent DePaul Day Care 1103 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Vincent House 514 Seymour Street, Syracuse 13204

School-Age Care

School-age child care programs provide care for children ages 5 through 12 years in a group setting. School-age programs that operate separately from other child care programs are registered by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Registered programs must meet minimum requirements for health, safety, nutrition, child’s programming and staff training.

Drop in programs and programs operated by public or private schools, for enrolled students only, are exempt from NYS School-Age Child Care Registration. See listings under “Child Care Centers” for Centers that provide a schoolage option within their program.

Atonement Child Care Center - SACC Program.

116 West Glen Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Pam Coppola 492-7407

B.A.S.C.O.L. Inc (Before and After School Childcare on Location) Business offices located at: 4610 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090. Contact: Terry Liberty. 6224815. B.A.S.C.O.L. offers before and after school care for children ages 5 through 12 years. Sites are located in elementary schools in the Liverpool, West Genesee, Onondaga Central and Westhill School Districts.

Chestnut Hill Elementary 200 Saslon Park Drive, Liverpool 13088 Donlin Drive Elementary 299 Donlin Drive, Liverpool 13088 Elmcrest Elementary 350 Woodspath Road, Liverpool 13090 Liverpool Elementary 910 Second Street, Liverpool 13088 Longbranch Elementary 4035 Longbranch Road, Liverpool 13090 Morgan Road Elementary 7795 Morgan Road, Liverpool 13090 Nate Perry Elementary 7053 Buckley Road, Liverpool 13088 Northside Baptist Church 7965 Oswego Road, Liverpool 13090 (Summer Program Only) Rockwell Elementary 202 Rockwell Road, Nedrow 13120 St. Ann’s Church 4471 Onondaga Boulevard, Syracuse 13219 Solvay Elementary 701 Woods Road, Solvay, 13209 Soule Road Elementary 8338 Soule Road, Liverpool 13090 Split Rock Elementary 4151 Split Rock Road, Camillus 13031 Stonehedge Elementary 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus 13031

Wetzel Road 4246 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 Willowfield Elementary 3900 Route 31, Liverpool 13090

Blessed Sacrament School-Age

3129 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Andrea Polcaro 463-1261 (For Blessed Sacrament students only)

Cathedral Academy at Pompei

923 North McBride Street, Syracuse 13208 Contact: Sister Helen Ann Charlebois 4228548 (For Cathedral Academy at Pompei students only)

Community Kids

1654 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Bettie Graham 396-0148 Contact Community Services Inc. Contact: Lynn Cross 251-1400

Roxboro Middle School

300 Bernard Street, Mattydale 13211

Roxboro Elementary School

200 Bernard Street, Mattydale 13211

Danforth Magnet School

309 W. Brighton Ave, Syracuse 13205

Grant Middle School

2400 Grant Blvd, Syracuse 13208

Holy Family Extended Day Care

130 Chapel Drive, Syracuse 13219 Director: Joseph Celentano 487-8515

Huntington Family Centers, Inc.

School Age Program 405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Donald Pier 410-0312

Jewish Community Center After School Program 5655 Thompson Road, Dewitt 13214 Director: Amy Bisnett 445-2360

King’s Kids Christian Child Care

SACC Program 408 Pleasant Street, Manlius 13104 Director: Marjorie Edwards 682-5034

Koala Kare School Age Program

3444 Route 31, Belgium Meadows, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Karen Russell 652-8021

Lafayette After School Program

Route 20, Grimshaw Elementary School, Lafayette 13084 Director: Beverly Oliver 677-3152

Marcellus Community Child Care Center SACC Program

1 East Main Street, Marcellus 13108 Director: Sharon Morgan 673-2608 summer program is available.

Merriday School

1636 James Street, Syracuse 13203 Director: Jackie Pickard 478-1031 Summer program is available.

Montessori School of Syracuse

155 Waldorf Parkway, Syracuse 13224 Director: Mary Lawyer-O’Connor 449-9033

2014 Childcare Guide Muddy Sneakers, Inc. at Fabius-Pompey Elementary

7800 Main Street, Fabius 13063 Contact: Karen Valentine 727-3285

(The) New School

5205 Jamesville Road, Dewitt 13214 Contact: Tamara Breed 475-6453

Saint Margaret’s

201 Roxboro Road, Mattydale 13211 Principal: Judy Albert 455-5791 Summer program is available.

(For St. Margaret students only)

Saint Matthew’s Over the Rainbow

214 Kinne Street, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Jessica Warren 438-4328

Saint Vincent DePaul Day Care Center

1103 Burnet Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Kimberly Johnson 476-7508

Say Yes to Education Extended Day programs

located at Syracuse City Elementary schools provides K-5 students the opportunity to benefit from 2 extra hours of academic instruction, tutoring, and enrichment programming 4 days/ week (Monday-Thursday). Contact your Elementary School Office or the Say Yes Administrative Office 443-4260

STRIVE / Samuel and Lydia Clark Foundation 218 Webster Avenue, Syracuse 13205 Director: Rachel Botsford 471-4750

Temple Adath Yeshurun - SACC Program 450 Kimber Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Alicia Gross 445-0049

The Salvation Army–Citadel Corporation

749 South Warren Street, Syracuse 13202 Director: Carrinda Bacon 479-1334

Town of Dewitt/Y.E.S. (Youth Enrichment Series) at Tecumseh Elementary 901 Nottingham Road, Jamesville 13078 Contact: Lori Wirth 446-9250

Tully After School Program

Tully Elementary School, 20 South State Street, Tully 13159 Contact: Kelly Uyehara 345-6390

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YMCA School Age Child Care Programs

The YMCA sponsors programs for children in grades K-7.

YMCA of Greater Syracuse

340 Montgomery Street, Syracuse 13202 Contact Program Director: Liz Horne-Baxter 474-6851, ext. 315 East Hill Elementary 410 Blackmore Road, Camillus 13031 Camillus Middle school and West Genesee Middle school also at East Hill Elementary K. C. Heffernan Elementary 2 Reed Parkway, Marcellus 13108

Lyncourt School 2707 Court Street, Syracuse 13208 McKinley-Brighton Elementary 141 West Newell Street, Syracuse 13205 Onondaga Road Elementary (including Split Rock and Stonehedge Schools), 703 Onondaga Road, Syracuse 13215 Roberts Elementary, 715 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse 13207

YMCA of Greater Syracuse (Baldwinsville)

2725 West Entry Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Contact Program Director: Kelly Exware 635-1050 Elden Elementary 29 East Onieda Street, Baldwinsville 13207 Palmer Elementary 7864 Hicks Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Reynolds Elementary 222 Deerwood Drive, Baldwinsville 13027 Van Buren Elementary 14 Ford Street, Baldwinsville 13027 Northwest Area 2725 West Entry Road, Baldwinsville 13027 Ray Middle School Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville 13027

YMCA of Greater Syracuse (North Area) 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 Contact Lead Program Director: Holly Kontak 451-2562, ext 226

Creative Environment Day School

531 E. Genesee Street, Fayetteville, New York 13066 ADVANCED PRE-KINDERGARTEN - A 5 DAY PROGRAM Children must be 5 by March 1 KINDERGARTEN - A 5 DAY PROGRAM Children must be 5 by December 1

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2014 Childcare Guide Allen Road Elementary 803 Allen Road, North Syracuse 13212 Bear Road Elementary 5590 Bear Road, North Syracuse 13212 Smith Road students are bused to Bear Road Elementary site Cicero Elementary 5979 Route 31, Cicero 13039 Lakeshore Road students are bused to Cicero Elementary site Main Street School 205 South Main Street, North Syracuse 13212 Kinder Kids Club, North Area YMCA 4775 Wetzel Road, Liverpool 13090 Roxboro Elementary 200 Bernard Street, Mattydale 13211 Roxboro Middle school students are transported to the Elementary site Brewerton Elementary 9530 Brewerton Road, Brewerton 13029

YMCA of Greater Syracuse (East Area)

200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville 13066 Contact Program Director: Kelly Butters-Mullin 637-2025, ext. 207 East Area 200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville 13066 East Syracuse Elementary 230 Kinne Street, East Syracuse 13057 Immaculate Conception Church 400 Salt Springs Street, Fayetteville 13066 Manlius YMCA 140 West Seneca Street, Manlius 13104 Minoa Elementary 421 North Main Street, Minoa 13116 Woodland Elementary 6316 Fremont Road, East Syracuse 13057

YMCA of Greater Syracuse (Downtown)

340 Montgomery Street, Syracuse 13202 Contact Program Director: Liz Horne-Baxter 474-6851, ext. 315 Roberts Elementary School 715 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Christ Community Church 3644 Warners Road, 13031

YMCA-WEIU of Auburn Ramsdell Elementary

School, 9 North Chappell Street, Jordan 13080 Contact Program Director: Aja Hahn 253-5304

YWCA School Age Care Programs Sponsors

programs for children in grades K-6 in multiple elementary schools in various school districts.

Contact Program Director: Stephanie Armstrong 424-0040 Fremont Elementary 115 West Richmond Road, E. Syracuse 13057 Salem Hyde Elementary 450 Durston Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Zonta House 401 Douglas Street, Syracuse 13203

Pre-School & Nursery School Programs Pre-School and nursery school programs generally serve children 3 to5 years of age and follow the school calendar, closing for the summer, school breaks and holidays. Private or

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public schools may operate full-day programs in their buildings, but non-school programs generally operate less than 3 hours per day unless they are licensed as child care centers. Hours of operation are not listed as they vary greatly. Please call programs for their specific schedules.

Though some of the programs listed below are licensed as child care centers and some are school-based programs which fall under State Education Department standards, part-day community nursery and pre-school programs are not required to be regulated in NY State. Some may choose to voluntarily register with the State Education Department, but are typically not inspected. Parents are encouraged to inquire about health and safety standards when interviewing programs.

A Time to Grow Nursery School

The Wesley Center 7818 Main Street, Fabius 13063 Director: Deborah Gleason 683-9824

Baldwinsville Nursery School

First United Methodist Church 17 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Julie Dillon 635-5723

Bellevue Heights Nursery School

2112 South Geddes Street, Syracuse 13207 Co-Directors: Deb Coman 475-2344

Blessed Sacrament 3 & 4 year old Pre-K 3129 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Andrea Polcaro 463-1261

Bo Peep Pre-School

6300 Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville 13078 Director: Melanie Dawe 469-7510

Bright Beginnings Nursery School

601 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Terry Doolittle 637-4413 or 637-5837

Bright Visions Early Learning Center-Preschool 7333 O’Brien Road Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Barbara Pedrotti 638-0124

Broadbent Nursery School

112 Chapel Street, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Donna Scofield 637-6124

Catholic Charities:

Operates UPK programs for children ages 3 to 5 years of age.

Hawley Youth Center 716 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse 13203 Director: Cynda Lamb 472-6343 Ext. 224 Northside CYO Preschool 527 North Salina Street, Syracuse 13208 Director: Cynda Lamb 472-6343 Ext. 224 Vincent House 500 Seymour Street, Syracuse 13204 Contact: Cynda Lamb 472-6343, Ext. 224

(The) Crayon Box Nursery School at OCM BOCES

6820 Thompson Road, Syracuse 13221 Director: Nancy Slominski 431-8403

East Syracuse-Minoa Pre-K Program at Park Hill School 303 Roby Avenue, East Syracuse 13057 Director: Carol Feldmeier 434-3800

Eastwood Baptist Nursery School

3212 James Street, Syracuse 13206 Director: Cheryl Clark 463-1930

Erwin Nursery School

Erwin Methodist Church 920 Euclid Avenue, Syracuse 13210 Director: Nancy Pulver 472-5580 UPK also available.

Fairmount Nursery School

4801 West Genesee Street, Syracuse 13219 Director: Deborah Luke 487-8507

Faith Lutheran Nursery School

6142 Route 31, Cicero 13039 Director: Barb Snyder 699-6087

Friends in Faith Christian Preschool 603 Tulip Street, Liverpool 13088 Director: Becky Krebs 457-4090

Holy Family School

130 Chapel Drive, Syracuse 13219 Director: Deacon Joseph Celentano 487-8515

Holy Trinity Pre School

37 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles 13152 Director: Helen Glowacki 685-5820

Huntington Family Center Pre-K

405 Gifford Street, Syracuse 13204 Director: Robin Manning 476-3157

Little Lamb Christian Preschool and Kindergarten

420 South Main Street, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Janice Cooper 452-3302

Liverpool Christian Pre School

3021 Cold Springs Road, Liverpool, NY 13090 Director: Julie Rumo 380-0555

Luther Memorial Nursery School

435 South Main Street, Syracuse 13212 Director: Cajsa Sheen 458-1481

Manlius Pebble Hill Pre-K

5300 Jamesville Road, Dewitt 13214 Director of Admissions: Nicole Cicoria ncicoria@mph.net or 446-2452 x131

MANOS West

108 Shonnard Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 Director: Theresa Pagano 744-3831

Marcellus Methodist Nursery

1 Slocumbe Avenue, Marcellus, NY 13108 Director: Brigette Keegan 673-2533

Marcellus Parent Nursery School

15 West Main Street, Marcellus, NY 13108 Director: Charlene Welsh 673-4395

Merriday School

1636 James Street, Syracuse 13203 Director: Jackie Pickard 478-1031

Montessori Discovery School

109 Waring Road, Syracuse 13224 Director: Kristin Colton 446-0204

Montessori School of Syracuse

155 Waldorf Parkway, Syracuse 13224 Director: Mary Lawyer-O’Connor 449-9033

2014 Childcare Guide 1031 Bellevue Avenue, Syracuse 13207 Director: Brenda Reichart 476-6035

Northminster Nursery School

7444 Buckley Road, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Cindi Fowler 458-2669

North Syracuse Early Education Pre-K

205 South Main Street, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Dawn Hussein 218-2200

Onondaga Central Preschool

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Preschool

West Side Nursery

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 3494 Route 31, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Karen Gell 652-9364

303 Kasson Road, P.O. Box 266, Camillus 13031 Director: Nancy Gabriel, 488-0147

Saint Joseph’s Preschool

5600 West Genesee Street, Camillus 13031 Director: Shari Wolfe 484-2153

Saint Margaret’s Nursery School

201 Roxboro Road, Mattydale 13211 Principal: Judy Albert 455-5791

Rockwell Elementary School, 208 Rockwell Road, Nedrow 13120 Director: Margaret Hart 552-5070

Saint Paul’s United Methodist Nursery School

Parkside Children’s Center

Saint Rose of Lima Pre-K

Peanut Butter Nursery School

Skaneateles Nursery School

126 Terry Road, Syracuse 13219 Director: Karen Delano or Jen Gilmartin 488-0284

Playschool Preschool First Baptist Church 408 Pleasant Street, Manlius 13104 Director: Wendy Mapstone 416-3374

Presbyterian Nursery School

64 Oswego Street, Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Susan Wolken 635-7391

Radisson Nursery School

North Entry Road in the Aspen House Baldwinsville 13027 Director: Terri Ferrigan 635-2815

2200 Valley Drive, Syracuse 13207 Contact person: Karen Arpajain 492-1764 or 469-0541 411 South Main Street, North Syracuse 13212 Director: Susan Sees 458-6036 St. James Episcopal Church 96 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles 13152 Director: Danielle Cheney 685-8543

Trinity Nursery School

8396 Morgan Road, Clay 13041 Director: Donna Klopfer 652-9186

United Church of Christ Nursery School

215 Blackberry Road, Liverpool 13090 Director: Sharon Catalino 652-3650

Village Nursery School

310 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville 13066 Director: Martha Bradshaw 637-9683

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For the most accurate information please call Child Care Solutions.

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After a while these milestones seem to taper off. Or maybe the batteries on our cameras and smartphones give out. Or perhaps, the milestones change and become more meaningful in the long run, if not as photogenic.

Check any baby book, and there will be at least one photo of a child covered in a mushed vegetables: “Babie’s First Solid Food!”

But as fun as that day was in the Moore house, I prefer the look on my son’s face the first time he heard Darth Vader tell Luke Skywalker, “I am your father.” My husband and I didn’t have a camera at the ready. It didn’t even occur to us. We

were too engrossed waiting for The boy’s reaction. The shock. The awe. The “Oh my gosh! Really?” It was priceless, but there’s no photo. It did mark the beginning of sharing movies that weren’t animated and involved singing animals.

I didn’t whip out a camera the first time I let him go to the playground with his buddies without an adult tagging along. Not only would he have been mortified, but I didn’t want to be known as “That Mom With the Camera.” That trip to the playground, a mere two blocks from home, showed him that I trusted him, and that I could let go just a little bit. Important steps for both of us.

There’s no photo marking his first sleepover at a friend’s house. No Facebook post for the first time I showed him how to do his own laundry.

No photo for the first time he got his own breakfast in the morning and didn’t wake me up at 5 a.m. to do it for him.

But just because there’s no photo doesn’t lessen the importance of these milestones. In fact, it may point to the unsung significance instead. A growing sense of independence, increased responsibility and an appreciation for classic movies are as noteworthy as a first tooth in my book — even if there isn’t a picture to illustrate the point.

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some helpful information for your family

Taking your child’s music to the next level For many years research has proven the benefits of music education. Children who study music typically score better on standardized testing and exhibit improved language and reasoning skills, and music education helps students with advanced mathematics lessons by improving their spatial and temporal reasoning. Involvement in music and the arts can improve a student’s SAT scores and make the student well-rounded.

Despite these benefits, music and art education is slowly disappearing from the classroom. At many schools across the nation, stages are dark and band and chorus rooms are empty.

Budget cuts have been unkind to music education programs. To keep up with the demand for technology in the classroom, certain school programs have to be scaled back, and art and music are generally the first to go. This leaves it up to parents to involve their kids in music education.

Private lessons have long been a great way for kids to learn music, and many such music coaches are former music teachers. With private lessons, kids get to benefit from working with certified instructors, and parents are happy to make music a part of their youngsters’ lives. The following are a handful of ways parents can find private lessons for their kids.

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Word of mouth: Begin by asking neighbors or friends in the community if they know of any reliable music teachers.

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community music ensemble, such as a church choir, or even amateur or professional musicians you see playing at a restaurant or bar. There’s a good chance you can get a referral.

You may also have a friend or neighbor who is a talented musician and will agree to offer lessons on the side.

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Community music programs: While schools may not have music classes, community centers offer programs for both adults and children. A community arts center may offer instrument training and/or vocal lessons, so look into such organizations in your community. A community YMCA or a similar organization also may have after-school music programs.

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Nearby colleges: Music students at local colleges may want to make extra money by offering music lessons. They may be able either to meet at your home or use the music room on campus to conduct lessons.

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Newspaper classifieds: Tutors frequently advertise their services in the newspaper. Look in the classified section to see if anyone is offering music lessons. Many newspapers now offer their classifieds both online and in print, so utilize both options to ensure your search is as thorough as possible.

Music education is important, but those seeking instruction may have to look outside of school. Private instructors are available to help foster a love of the arts and mold creative, well-rounded children.

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BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL

3 year olds through 6th grade Elementary School Accredited by the Middle States Commission Offering Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, Morals, and Dividends for Life since 1931.

Tours available. Call for an appointment.

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3219 James Street • Syracuse, NY 13206 315-463-1261 • www.blessedsacramentschool.org

81 st Annual Tigris Shrine Circus April 4, 5, 6, 2014 SHOW TIMES

Friday, April 4, 2014: 7:00pm Saturday, April 5, 2014: 10:00am • 2:30pm • 7:00pm Sunday, April 6, 2014: 1:00pm • 5:00pm Each show is approx. 2.5 hours (Includes 1/2 hr. intermission)

ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 4,000 SEATS PER SHOW DISABLED Seating Available (EAST ENTRANCE: I-690 SIDE)

To PurchaseTickets:

“Advanced Sale” General Admission Tickets Available at: www.Tigris Shrine Circus.com COST: $13.00 EACH (All Ages) (Buy 3, get 1 complimentary ticket!) ***WEBSITE PURCHASES ONLY*** (No Hidden Fees)

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 $15.00 each.

Advanced Sale Tickets can also be purchased at a designated store near you! or at www.TigrisShrineCircus.com

135 State Fair Boulevard • Syracuse, NY 13204

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Phone: (315) 478-0277 • Fax: (315) 478-0278