Staten Island Parent Magazine January 2017

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SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYDAY PARENTING

Mom Take Time Out For

Busy Mothers Ring in the New Year with a Resolution to Bolster Their Mind, Body, and Spirit

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Cover Story Take Time Out For Mom

As we enter 2017 (the 29th year in which we are publishing Staten Island Parent magazine!), we would like to express our gratitude to all the Staten Islanders that have allowed us into their homes to help with the many issues that go along with raising a happy and healthy family. Here’s to the future – yours and ours!

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Being a Mom is a ‘round the clock job! You’re “on” 24/7. But like many other jobs, taking a breather can clear your head, improve your mental attitude, and allow you come back refreshed and refocused. Many busy Staten Island moms are resolving to carve out a little “me” time for the sake of their mind, body and spirit.

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Special Section: Preschool & Daycare guide

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Steps to Choosing the Right Preschool

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2017 Preschool and Daycare Directory

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Choosing a Daycare That Works for You and Your Child

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Best Buys for January

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Nixing Nighttime Fears

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Divorce Decisions

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Make the Most of Game Day Parties

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Speed Up Your Dawdler

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Crafting with Castleton Hill Preschool Chinese New Year Recipe Family Calendar Party Needs

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Community & School News It’s in the Cards Family Classifieds Professional Directory

Account Executives Ilene Cohen Janine Mulé Cecilia Saccomagno Jodi Fatto Assistant Nicole Farina

Parenting Media Association (PMA)

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Birthday Freebies

Staff

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How to Recycle Holiday Cards

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When Your Child Throws a Tantrum

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Resolving to Unplug from Devices

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Catholic Schools Week January 29th through February 4th 2017

On Sunday, January 29th, 2017 the Staten Island Catholic Elementary schools will gather to celebrate in unity the Annual Catholic Schools Week Mass as a kick off to Catholic Schools Week. The theme for the weeklong celebration, as chosen by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), will be “Catholic Schools—Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service”. The week is celebrated by the entire Staten Island Catholic school community, 22 regional, private and parish-based elementary schools.

Our schools are mission-driven and data-informed; integrating academic learning with enrichment activities and character development to help students develop spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically.

We are The Future of Education! The Catholic School Region of Staten Island is proud to announce that seven Catholic Elementary Schools recently received the Blended Learning Initiative Grant from the Richmond County Savings Foundation. The technology-rich learning program blends traditional classroom instruction and online learning with ChromeBooks in the classrooms. These schools join the several other schools that currently have embraced forward-focused innovation in teaching that is revolutionizing ways children learn on Staten Island.

We continue our collaboration with St. Joseph-by-theSea High School. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students participate in the Seamless Online Learning Experience (SOLE) integrating the Blackboard online learning system, a college program using iPad technology as a tool for academic success.

Graduates move on from Catholic elementary school with a solid academic and social foundation necessary for the academic rigors of high school, college and beyond.

Our schools offer a Kindergarten through 8th grade education and most also offer Pre-K 3 or 4 year old programs, and FREE UPK. Children of all faiths are welcome. Visit www.

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“Net-Zero” Energy School Awarded

Congratulations to P.S. 62 – The Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership and Sustainability on receiving the prestigious 2016 American Institute of Architects New York (AIANY) Committee on the Environment Award. The extraordinary school, located in Staten Island and designed by renowned architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), is the city’s first net-zero energy school. The campus produces the same amount of energy as it consumes by utilizing energy-efficient lighting textures, low-energy kitchen equipment, a greenhouse and vegetable garden, a geo-exchange system, a solar thermal system for hot water, and other cutting-edge, sustainable technologies. DeSimone Consulting Engineers served as structural engineer for the creation of the school. DeSimone Project Manager Natalie Bazile says the company is very proud of the project that “helps foster an environmental consciousness in all users of the building and the surrounding community.”

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Important School Dates

January 2 – Winter Recess continues (no school) January 3 – Winter Recess Ends; School Resumes January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no school) January 24-27 – Regents Exams January 30 – No School for High School Students

Mulchfest 2017

We know you recycle, but do you “treecycle”? The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, along with The NYC Department of Sanitation and GreeNYC are urging New Yorkers to participate in Mulchfest 2017, the annual recycling of holiday trees into wood chips that will nourish trees and plants all over the city. Last year, over 30,000 trees were recycled through Mulch Fest!

Want to chip in? Just drop off your tree at a designated chipping location on January 7 or 8 between 10am to 2pm. Your tree will be chipped right away-- and you can even bring home your very own bag of mulch! Staten Island’s designated chipping locations are Clove Lakes Park, Conference House Park, and Midland Beach (parking lot #6 on Father Capodanno and Graham Boulevard).

You can also bring the tree to select drop-off locations (no chipping) from December 31 to January 8. Staten Island’s drop-off only locations are Father Macris Park, Silver Lake Tennis House, Tappen Park, Willowbrook Park,the Summit Avenue Parking lot and Wolfe’s Pond Park. In addition, Sanitation will also be conducting special curbside collections for mulching and recycling of Christmas trees from January 3 through January 14.

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Direct Connect Sunday

Want to know what the Borough President is up to these days? The annual “Direct Connect Sunday” open house gives Staten Islanders a chance to meet BP Oddo and his staff and learn about their latest projects and initiatives.

Everyone is welcome to join and discuss what’s in the works for this year. The event will be held on Sunday, January 29 from 1pm to 4pm at the CYO Center at

Mt. Loretto, 6450 Hylan Boulvard. City agencies, community groups, non-profits and cultural organizations will be in attendance, and staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the issues that the Borough President is working on to improve Staten Island.

BP Oddo said, “‘Direct Connect Sunday’ allows us to meet directly with Staten Islanders and share with them some of what we are working on, as well as hear their concerns. I think it has worked well, and I am proud of this event.

It has allowed us to interact with many Staten Islanders who we may never have interacted with in person. Those who attend this year will have the same opportunity to meet with my staff and me and to learn more about what we are working on to improve Staten Island. We pride ourselves on being open, accessible, and transparent to all Staten Islanders, and we hope that people will take advantage of this opportunity to meet with us.”

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stuff you need / community and school news Reading Volunteers Needed

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Staten Island Mental Health Society is once again recruiting School Reading Volunteers to help elementary school children learn to read. More than 200 volunteers are currently working in 30 Staten Island public elementary schools, where they tutor young children (grades 1-5) one-on-one at a location within the school building. Last year, the volunteers gave more than 10,000 hours teaching more than 600 children.

New volunteers are trained at a four-hour course (2 hours on 2 days) every fall and winter by a New York City reading teacher. The training techniques include reading together, telling stories, playing games and solving puzzles, discussing books of special interest, and writing prose and poetry. After training is completed, each volunteer selects a participating school, where he or she will spend about two hours a day, two days a week, tutoring youngsters with reading problems. The next training sessions will begin this month. For more information or to register for a training session, call Maryann Striffolino or Joan Gerstel, program coordinators, at 718-442-2225, or send an E-mail to or MStriffolino@ simhs.org or JGerstel@simhs.org.

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Staten Island’s Drug Epidemic

It’s no secret. Opioid and heroin abuse has reached epidemic proportions here in Staten Island—with 82 overdose deaths reached this year alone. Assemblyman Cusick and DA Michael McMahon, along with OASIS (NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse) and TYSA (Tackling Youth Substance Abuse) held a seminar at

Jason Arroyo is really making his parents proud! The 17-year old senior at Staten Island Technical High School recently earned a perfect score on the American College Test (ACT). Jason, of Bay Terrace, managed to acheive the highest possible score, a 36, on the test to measure a student’s readiness for college.

Less than one-tenth of 1% of students receives such an esteemed score. Jason even snagged a nod from ACT Chief Executive Officer Marten Roorda in a special letter, stating “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare.”

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If you or someone you know is suffering, contact the NYS HOPEline at 1877-8-HOPENY. All calls are free and confidential.

Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also contact TYSA at 718-226-0258 to receive more information on how to get involved on Staten Island to tackle substance abuse in your community.

Caring for Caregivers

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The bright young man is proud to attend Staten Island Technical High School, which recently ranked fifth nationwide on the popular website niche. com’s list of Best Public High Schools in America. Surely his future college will

of the “new kill pill” (the drug Fentanyl, which is often mixed with heroin) as well as ways young people could encourage their friends and family to get involved in combating substance abuse and addiction.

Attendees also received information on available resources on Staten Island to help individuals who are suffering from substance abuse or know someone who is suffering from substance abuse.

St. John’s University recently to inform young adults of the significant effect this epidemic is having on people between the ages of 18 and 25 on Staten Island.

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Did you know that 40% of people caring for a loved one with dementia are suffering from depression? More than 15 million Americans and 1 million New Yorkers provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Caring for these loved ones can take a severe emotional, physical and financial toll on the individuals providing it. The New York City chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides local support and programs for family members and everyone facing this devastating disease.

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to create plans of action and support, ways to find local resources, and connections to other caregivers. Go to siparent.com to link to these resources and learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association.

Making the Transition

Do you have a child receiving Preschool Special Education Services who will be five years old in 2017? If so, the Early Childhood Direction Center (sponsored

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be hosting Transitioning to Kindergarten workshops to address the questions and concerns that you have regarding the transition from preschool special education to kindergarten. Information will be shared about kindergarten readiness skills, the evaluation process, the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and understanding school-age services and programs in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) appropriate to each child’s needs. Parents are asked to

29 - February 4. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2017 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members.

Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to their church, their communities and the nation.

attend the workshop held at their child’s preschool. Go to siparent.com for the full schedule of workshops and to see if your child’s preschool is hosting one.

If you don’t see your child’s preschool provider listed, call (718) 226-6670 for more information.

Daily themes include: Sunday - In the Parish Monday - In the Community Tuesday: Celebrating Students Wednesday: Celebrating the Nation Thursday: Celebrating Vocations Friday: Celebrating Faculty, Staff and Volunteers Saturday: Celebrating Families Visit siparent.com to link to more information about Catholic Schools Week 2017.

Catholic Schools Week

Established in 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.

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Outdoor Recess Policy

When seasons change and temperatures fluctuate, parents sometimes have questions regarding the New York City Department of Education’s outdoor recess policy. Hopefully the following will alleviate some of the confusion: COLD WEATHER

Several years ago, school personnel were advised to keep children inside when the outside temperature dropped below 32 degrees. In 2004, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene revisited this policy, recommending that a combination of factors be used to determine whether schools conduct outdoor play during cold weather days.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene guidelines regarding outdoor play in cold weather states;

grees, children can be at risk for a heat-related illness.

They may also have a lower tolerance for exercise.

When the temperature is less than 95 degrees and the humidity or heat index is high, it can increase the risk of heat related illnesses. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recommends that schools limit the intensity of outdoor activities lasting more than 15 minutes to minimize the possibility of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Students should be provided with access to water and be reminded to drink often during periods of high temperatures and humidity. It also may help to have students dress in appropriate light colored and lightweight clothing.

RECESS TO ENHANCE LEARNING Over the past several years there has been much debate about the limited outdoor recess activity at “Children benefit from vigorous exercise and schools. Much of this debate is related to the Comshould be given the opportunity to play outside mon Core Standards and emphasis on state standardwhenever possible. Unless it is snowing or there is ized testing. Parents and educators alike have been ice on the playground, low temperatures should not advocating for increasing the be a barrier to outside play, as amount of time allocated for long as children are approoutdoor recess. priately dressed. The City’s Have a question regarding Health Department strongThe Patchogue-Medford education or quality of life ly encourages principals to School District on Long Ison Staten Island? maintain outdoor play periods land recently doubled the Let us know and Mike on the vast majority of winter amount of time for recess to days.” may address your concern 40 minutes from 20.

Each day, school adminisin the next issue.

“Some of the things we’re trators take multiple factors going to focus on are the Visit siparent.com/mikereilly into consideration when desocial, emotional, physical to submit your request. termining whether children and cognitive needs of all of will be going outdoors for our students. We’re going to gym classes and/or recess. Some of these considerstart to look at, from a structural standpoint, aspects ations include; a) visual inspection of the play area, of play, yoga, meditation, and most notably projchecking for ice patches and/or other defects. b) ect-based learning. monitoring weather reports for temperature, wind Our school board and administration are comchill factors, and precipitation c) possible safety conpletely aligned on these groundbreaking measures cerns. that will continue to define our school district as a Sometimes children with asthma may experience beacon for progressive educational fundamentals and increased symptoms while playing outside in cold values,” said Michael Hynes, the Patchogue-Medweather. It is important to note that exercise-related ford School District Superintendent. asthma can be heightened at any temperature and can It is an interesting perspective and as we have usually be prevented by taking the necessary medicaheard time and time again as adults, exercise can tion or treatment before engaging in activities. have a tremendous impact on both our physical and mental health. This concept should hold true for our HOT WEATHER children as well.

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best buys for the new year >>January is a great time for deals on linens, clothing, air conditioners, show tickets and more

Smart shopping involves making budget-friendly purchases.

Never paying full price is a mantra shoppers can follow to help keep their finances in check. In addition to coupons and other discounts, shoppers can usually score deals based on which time of year they shop for particular items.

Each year, various consumer resources offer advice on the best time to buy certain items.

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The beginning of the year is often an ideal time to purchase certain items. Consumers who take advantage of sales offered at the start of the new year can save substantial amounts of money. Now that the holiday season has passed, consumers can begin to find deals on items for themselves.

Clothing: Post-Christmas sales are booming, and stores are looking to sell what’s left of their inventories to make room for spring and summer selections. Even though the weather outside is still cold, sweaters, pants, coats, and more are usually available at a discount come January. It may take some digging through the racks, but there’s an excellent chance to discover some great items.

Air conditioners: If the warm-weather season was particularly steamy this past year, it might be time to revamp the HVAC system or invest in some new portable units. Bankrate offers that the first few months of the year are prime times to shop for air conditioners. While you may not get the latest model, it’s likely you can find a reliable unit at below-market cost.

Theater tickets: January and February are not especially busy seasons for theaters, which means there will be greater opportunity to get discounted seats for many popular shows.

Linens and bedding: John Wannamaker was a retail entrepreneur and had a few department stores in New York and Philadelphia. Wannamakers held the first “white sale”

in 1878, and since then many stores have continued the tradition. January is a great month to buy towels, sheets, bedspreads and more at a discount.

Motorcycles: Riding a motorcycle is a fair-weather hobby, and retailers are aware of this. The easy riders of tomorrow might be able to find great deals today.

Boats: Wintertime is boat show season, but it’s also the offseason for boaters who live in cooler climates. These factors combine to make it easier and less expensive to find a new boat. According to boat-buying retailer Boatline, consumers can probably get one of last year’s models at a good price.

Video games: Those who haven’t purchased their fill of video games for the holidays can benefit from post-holiday drops in price.

Furniture: Many furniture manufacturers begin to churn out new inventory in February, so last season’s items will need to move quickly. Shoppers can often negotiate some good deals now and upgrade their home’s decor.

Wedding-related services: Couples who don’t mind the chilly weather can enjoy steep savings by hosting their weddings in January. Spring and summer are by far the more popular seasons to tie the knot, but reception halls, musical acts, florists, and other vendors may heavily discount their services in winter.

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fears vary for different children, parents can address them more or less the same way. Read on for how to slay the scariest of scary monsters at your house this fall.

Fear Faker? Young children are champions at stalling bedtime; how can parents tell if monster fears are more of the same? “When a child learns that complaining about a fear is a successful tactic to postpone bedtime, he might continue to do this even without any real fear,” says Shelby Harris, Psy.D., director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.

But parents can sleuth out a genuine phobia, she says.

A real fear will be quite intense and will be present during the day, not just at night. So if your little arachnophobe only fears spiders after seven p.m., the fear may be bedtime-related, while a fear that’s present at other times is likely authentic.

Fear fix: Treat your child’s fears (even ones you suspect are less than genuine) with empathy and understanding, Harris says. Never laugh at your child or humiliate her. Instead, say “I understand how this might be scary for you, but you’re always safe here.”

Nixing Nighttime Fears when the lights go down, does your child fears heighten?

Routine Scene. Children with irregular sleep schedules are more prone to nighttime fears and nightmares, Walco says. Why? Overtired children have more difficulty reaching and maintaining deep sleep and spend more time in lighter, “dreaming” sleep, so vivid nightmares may come calling more often. These tired tots may wake more often during the night, resulting in more time spent pondering whether that shadow in the corner is really a monster in waiting.

Fear fix: Maintain a predictable, age-appropriate bedtime routine every night to boost relaxation before bed and help ensure that children get enough rest. Preschoolers need 10-12 hours of sleep each night; school-agers and teens need 9-11.

Nighttime fears are highly common—and not just for little kids, either. “Studies show this is a very common issue, affecting up to three-quarters of kids from preschool through adolescence at one time or another,” clinical psychologist Jayne Schachter Walco, Ph.D. of Parsippany, New Jersey, says. “Parents think of fears as something only small children deal with, but that’s untrue.”

Bedroom Buddy. Nighttime fears can seem more frightening when children sleep alone, Harris says, which is why children often ask to sleep with parents when they’re afraid. Whenever possible, though, parents should avoid the “quick fix” of letting kids hop into mom and dad’s bed, as this can reinforce fear by communicating that a child’s bedroom isn’t a safe place to sleep.

Young children aged three to six are more likely to complain of “fantastical” fears like monsters and ghosts, while older children fear things that could actually happen, like a fire, storm, or a home intruder, Walco says. That’s because small children have trouble distinguishing fantasy from reality, while school-agers are becoming more aware of the sometimes-scary real world. Though

Fear fix: Parents’ goal should be helping a child feel safe and comfortable in his or her own bedroom. “Whenever possible, soothe a child in the child’s bedroom, instead of in parents’ room,” Harris says. Once he’s calmed down, tell your child you’ll return to check on him in 10 minutes, and make sure to return as promised. Sleeping close to a sibling or pet can also help calm fears.

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Fear fix: For young children aged three to five, explore whether a transitional object like a special stuffed animal might help boost confidence and help a child fall asleep at bedtime, Turner says. But avoid reinforcing fear by hamming it up or acting afraid yourself.

Right Light. Night frights are often sparked by fear of the dark, according to Robert S. Rosenberg, D.O., medical director of the Sleep Disorders Centers of Prescott Valley and author of Sleep Soundly Every Night; Feel Fantastic Every Day. While babies under two lack the cognitive capacity to be truly afraid the dark—this comes later, when the “imagination” part of the brain takes off during the preschool years—darkness may intensify fears in older children, whether the child is scared of something pretend, like a goblin, or something potentially real, like a burglar.

Fear fix: Flooding a fearful child’s bedroom with nighttime light can backfire; too much light at night can disturb circadian rhythms, intensifying insomnia or overtiredness. Place a small, dim nightlight in a corner of the room, away from a child’s face. Better yet, choose a night light with a red bulb, and avoid blue lights—research shows they disrupt sleep patterns, Rosenberg says.

Rapid Reframe. Ultimately, the best approach is one that helps your child learn to manage fears long-term, says Walco. Help your child learn to take control of fearful, racing thoughts by reframing a scary mental image: a monster chasing your child with a knife (scary!) could become a friendly fairy chasing your child to offer an ice cream cone (sweet!). Arm your child with factual information, like the real causes of nighttime noises: spooky, creaky footsteps are really caused by your old floorboards, not an intruder. And practice self-calming strategies, like taking two deep breaths when afraid, or picturing a safe, enjoyable scene.

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divorce decisions >> What you need to know if you are considering this life-altering change

There is no doubt the decision to end a marriage is stressful. A careful consideration of many aspects, some of which may not be obvious, can help to navigate a successful divorce, and thus a more positive beginning to your future. Here are a few important terms to know if you are at that crossroad in your marriage:

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Uncontested Divorce: Uncontested Divorce tends to be a more amenable process and often a less costly alternative.

Couples resolve issues necessary to divorce without going to court. Mediators and Collaborative Attorneys are experts at helping couples facilitate the terms of their “no court” divorce.

Mediation: In mediation, the couple generally sets up a series of meetings to address financial and parenting issues.

Couples can choose one mediator or co–mediators, where each party feels as if they have an advocate to assist in understanding the process and offering one-on-one guidance. The couple must be able to agree on substantive issues, and there can be no issues of domestic abuse.

A trained mediator can help you work through disagreements so that the terms of your divorce are your own.

Collaborative Divorce. Collaborative Divorce is another “no court” alternative where parties retain independent collaboratively trained counsel. All parties sign an agreement stating negotiations are private. The parties agree any information utilized during the collaborative process will not be used in the event the parties cannot resolve their issues. In fact, the attorneys cannot represent the parties in the event the breakdown in negotiations results in the couple going to court. This is to ensure that all parties are committed to doing anything necessary to reach an agreement.

Contested Divorce. Contested divorce is an adversarial process where one party sues the other for divorce. Often the dissension that has existed in a couple’s marriage has escalated to a degree where the parties can no longer constructively

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communicate with each other. With negotiations at a standstill, spouses seek help.

Generally, each party has separate counsel. If custody is an issue, the judge may appoint a third attorney, who will be paid by the parents, to represent the children.

Once you file a contested divorce, you are asking a third party to decide your future. Your entire family is the subject of a lawsuit that may require additional financial and or psychological forensic experts and you must accept the fact that the result may not be what you had hoped for. The process takes time and even after a hotly contested divorce goes through trial it may take up to a year for the Judge to issue a decision. The couple must understand there is an emotional and financial cost associated with going to court.

Do I need a lawyer? Counselors in the practice of family law generally have a good sense on how to help a spouse get what he or she is entitled to while surveying the future to help avoid common pitfalls. Laws change! Changes in the law could have a significant impact on the terms of your divorce. Divorce is final– you need to know your rights.

What am I entitled to? You must first establish your marital estate. The marital estate consists of all assets and debts that have been acquired from the date If you are thinking of marriage until the date of filing about divorce and are for divorce or legal separation. looking for marital lawyers Any property acquired, pensions, Annuities/life insurance policies, who may help, please and other valuables, whether held sign up for siparent.com’s jointly or in an individual’s name e-newsletter and check may be part of your marital estate. your inbox for a helpful There may be separate property claims that need to be addressed. listing of Staten Island All assets need to be considered marital lawyers. when establishing the couple’s marital estate.

Spousal support. In January of 2016, New York enacted a maintenance statute. The new law provides a formula to determine the amount of support a spouse may be entitled to from the other spouse, and guidelines for determining the number of years they are to receive support.

Children. If there are children, issues of child custody, support, and visitation must be determined. The Child Support Standards Act governs in New York and dictates the amount of child support. Child Support is for basic needs of children, including food, clothing, and shelter. It does not include additional expenses such as the cost of extracurricular activities, uniforms, private tuition, or birthday party gifts. It is important to note that an award of sole custody does not relieve the non-custodial parent from child support obligations. The sole custodial parent, however, must make a good faith effort to include the other parent in major childrearing decisions.

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Conclusion. The goal of a successful divorce is one where both parties can accept the terms of the divorce. It is the intent of the parties at the time of divorce that needs to be materialized in the agreement so that outside influences cannot pay a role. Marriages end, people move on and build new lives. After all, isn’t that the point of getting divorced? Divorce should not be rectifying the past, but looking toward the future. january 2017

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Question: My daughter recently told me that two of her four children have been diagnosed with learning disabilities. Does this mean that they will never do well in school? Exactly what are learning disabilities? - No Knowledge Answer: A learning disability is one or more disorders that affect how children learn. The three main types of disorders are reading disabilities, written language disabilities and math disabilities.

The general public needs to understand that having a learning disability does not mean that you have an intellectual disability.

The Value of Timed Tests in Math Being diagnosed with learning disabilities defiQuestion: My second-grader gets all tense nitely does not mean that your grandchildren will and often louses up on timed tests in math. Is this never do well in school. Many people with learntype of test really the best way for her to learn basic ing disabilities have had outstanding success in facts? - All Timed Out their lives. This includes such well-known people Answer: Timed math tests may not be the best as Cher, Tom Cruise, and Whoopi Goldberg. It is way for students to learn basic math facts, but they even believed that some of the founding fathers of sure are a popular way in most schools. The worst our country, including George Washington, Thomthing about timed tests is that they cause stress in as Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, may have had both high- and low-achieving students -- leading, in learning disabilities. some cases, to a permanent aversion to mathematYour grandchildren may do very well in school ics. And during timed tests, students may become because a school team working with your daughter so stressed that their working memory becomes will have developed an Individualized Education blocked, and it becomes harder for them to recall Program (IEP) that is geared previously learned facts. toward helping each child The new Common Core in his or her specific areas Parents should Standards in math de-emof difficulty. This academphasize the rote memorisend questions to ic intervention should help of math facts. The dearteacher@dearteacher.com zation your grandchildren succeed way math facts should be in school. or ask them on the learned is through using

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playing the accompanying games than reading or having the stories read to them.

The best of all worlds occurs when children and adults enjoy e-book stories together. Then they can truly interact with the story as they talk about it together. Children can learn the meaning of new words and be introduced to new ideas as well as share the adult’s love of reading.

We must point out that e-books alone are not going to teach many children to read. Children need formal instruction in the letters of the alphabet and their sounds, fluency and comprehension, whether it comes from adults or classroom instruction.

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Question: What do you think about young children learning to read using e-books? -Media Readers Answer: There definitely is a swing to having young children use electronic devices to read stories. Parents just love the idea that their children are doing something educational. Today, there are even paperless schools where students begin kindergarten learning to read on e-readers. However, there is not much data to support the benefits or outline the problems with this trend.

Some studies have shown that e-books cause young children to focus more closely on individual words when the words are highlighted as they are read. This helps the fledgling readers to develop the idea that sounds are represented by symbols. These books also give children the opportunity to hear stories when adults are not around to read to them.

Plus, they can definitely increase children’s interest in reading, as e-books with their range of things to do are fun.

On the negative side, some e-books have distracting features such as animated pictures, music and sound effects that take children’s attention away from the text. Also, when children read e-books by themselves, they may spend more time

them in different situations and developing number sense. For example, ask your child to show you a number from 6 through 10 using her fingers. For the number 6, the child might display three fingers on each hand, or two fingers on one hand and four on the other. The child could then describe what she did by writing 3+3 = 6 or 2+4 = 6. Through meaningful activities, she will begin to commit the math facts to her memory as well as gain an understanding of numbers and math.

Of course, it is practical to hold basic math facts in one’s memory. Once children have gained number sense, they can also learn and remember math facts.

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Question: Is there any one strategy for helping my child who has trouble retaining information.

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Saturday, January 28 begins the Lunar New Year. The year 2017 is designated as the year of the Rooster, honoring a hard-working, multi-talented group.

Here are two recipes for “Asian Sausage Rolls” and “Chinese Ham and Chicken Rolls” from Vicki Liley’s “Asian Wraps & Rolls” (Periplus) that will make great additions to any Chinese New Year celebration.

Asian Sausage Rolls (16 rolls) Ingredients: 16 Chinese pork sausages (lop chong) 4 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, beaten 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1/2 cup hoisin sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, trim sausage ends. Place 1 pastry sheet on a work surface and cut into 4 equal pieces. Turn each square so that one corner faces you. Brush pastry edges with beaten egg. Place a sausage 1 inch from the bottom end of each pastry square. Roll bottom end of pastry over sausage. Fold in sides, then roll to form a cylinder. Brush top with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Repeat with the remaining sausages and pastry.

Place rolls on prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove from oven. Cut each roll crosswise into 4 pieces. Serve hot, with hoisin sauce for dipping.

Chinese Ham & Chicken Rolls (4 rolls) Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast filets 4 thin slices ham 4 frozen square spring roll wrappers (8 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches), thawed 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten with 2 tablespoons milk 3 cups vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce

Directions:

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In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, five-spice powder, and garlic.

Stir to blend.

Place a chicken breast in between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound very thin. Spread garlic mixture on chicken. Roll a slice of ham and place at one end of chicken. Fold sides of chicken in, then roll chicken around ham to form a log. Repeat with remaining chicken, garlic mixture and ham.

Place 1 spring roll wrapper on a work surface, with a corner facing you. Coat 1 chicken log in flour, then in egg mixture. Place chicken diagonally across wrapper, 1 inch from bottom. Fold in sides and roll up securely. Bunch edge of wrapper with egg mixture and seal.

In a large, heavy skillet, deep fryer or wok, heat oil to 375 F or until a small bread cube dropped in oil sizzles and turns golden. Working in batches, fry ham and chicken rolls until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain.

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make the most of gameday parties >>Super Bowl LI will be played on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas

Few things are more exciting and festive for sports fans than gathering with close friends to cheer on a favorite team. Although a large part of the fun involves watching the game, food and other festivities often round out the day especially when fans gather in the comforts of private homes rather than big stadiums.

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Having good food nearby is essential when hosting sports fans for a big game, and there are many additional ways to make gameday that much more fun and memorable.

Establish the atmosphere. Make the party area more festive by incorporating team colors. Feature these colors on serving bowls, plates, pennants, balloons, and more.

Remember to ask guests to wear the apparel of their favorite teams, hang photos of key players and keep a ball on hand so guests can toss or kick it around between plays.

Choose fan-favorite foods. Game day menu options can include anything from finger foods to more elaborate appetizers to main courses. Games can take several hours from start to finish, so make sure you have enough food to cover the duration of the event. Consider favorites like chicken wings, sliders, mozzarella sticks, and deli sandwiches. Use a slow cooker to prepare chili or stew. A slow cooker also can be used to cook ribs or hot dogs in bulk. It’s also a handy tool to prepare pork loin for pulled pork sandwiches.

Don’t forget desserts. Desserts are an item you can delegate to guests. If you want to prepare your own desserts, small and portable items are easier to manage and cut down on the mess while fans are cheering. In addition to the requisite potato chips and pretzels, cookies, brownies/ blondies, cupcakes, and fruit tarts are all small desserts to

consider adding to the menu. Many items can be purchased ready-made if you want to avoid spending hours baking.

Create a viewing location. Guests will want an unobscured view of the game, and this may require moving around some furniture. The television should be located high enough so that all guests have a clear view. Think about moving a sofa to the perimeter of the room and bringing in folding chairs, which will allow a greater number of guests to sit. Tune several televisions to the same channel so guests moving around for food or to use the restroom won’t miss any big plays.

Game day beverages. Beer and soft drinks are staples of sports-related entertaining and may be all you need to have on hand. You can create a game-themed cocktail for guests who are not fans of beer. In addition, have water and other nonalcoholic options at the ready.

An easy way to ensure drinks are cold is to plug the kitchen sink and fill it with water and ice. Place beverages inside and keep cups nearby. This eliminates the need to drag a cooler inside. When the party ends, simply pull the plug and let the water drain out.

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take Time Out for Mom Busy Mothers Ring in the New Year with a Resolution to Bolster Their Mind, Body, and Spirit

Whether it’s juggling child care and play dates for infants and toddlers, carpooling teens to their academic, social and sporting events, or assisting adolescents with everything from college, work, and relationships, it’s easy to see how Staten Island moms of all ages often neglect themselves in order to take care of their families.

Many work around the clock – from the wee hours of the morning to the stroke of midnight – balancing a busy home life while also holding down careers. It’s no wonder they are an exhausted bunch in need of some down time to help bolster their mind, body, spirit, and improve their inner and outer health in the New Year.

the New Year. Her hectic daily routine often includes entertaining at a children’s party, teaching Zumba, showing homes to potential buyers -and being a homemaker, mom, and wife somewhere in between.

“It’s easy to get lost in life and sometimes you forget who you are and what makes you happy.”

Some local moms ushered in 2017 with a resolution to carve out more time in their hectic schedules for themselves -- doing everything from yoga and music, traveling and ballroom dancing, and exercising and spa treatments.

Weight loss and exploring different activities with her Zumba students, including yoga, kickboxing, tap dancing, swimming, meditation, and travel, are all on her 2017 wish list.

“Always putting the family first doesn’t really leave much time for yourself,” admitted Elaine Gil, 40, a children’s entertainer, Zumba instructor, and realtor.

“I feel like it might make me a happier, focused, and balanced person on the inside, considering on the outside I must always have my happy face on for everyone,” she added.

The Grasmere resident and mother of 17-year-old Mateo admitted that it’s very easy to devote energy to her family. “But, when it comes to me, it kind of gets pushed to the side,” she explained.

Like Ms. Gil, Anakristina Santiago, a 36-year-old mother of two is always on the go – with little time to herself.

Like many moms, Ms. Gil, who has been known as “Bubbles” the Clown for 20 years, hopes to find more balance and time for herself in

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Her daily schedule begins with laying out school clothes and packing lunches at 5 a.m. and is crammed with school, extra-curricular, and sports activities – not to mention her own work schedule.

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mommy mode most of the time -- even though Nicolette, 18, is a college freshman; Julianna, 16, is a high school junior, and Alexis, 24, is married and lives in North Carolina.

While the girls are self-sufficient – minus lots of carpooling with Julianna – she has kick-started a new jogging regimen after the “hustle and bustle” of the holidays, and is interested in treating herself to a spa massage.

“I’ve chosen to concentrate on myself more because it makes me feel better on the inside,” said the 45-year old executive assistant at Morgan Stanley and independent designer for Origami Owl. Staying healthy means she is able to stay active in her daughters’ lives, and keep up with housework and family needs – and rest and catch up on her favorite TV shows.

Ms. D’Auria and the other moms all believe the efforts to enhance their inner and outer selves will be a win-win for them and their families.

“Taking care of myself helps me to better take care of my children,” Ms. D’Auria said.

“If I could better myself to the point of happiness, then my family would be happy too,” Ms. Santiago added.

Dawn Twomey, a 52-year-old appointment scheduler for Cardinal Timothy Dolan, agreed. “I have a son, and aging parents, and they all want a piece of me – I cannot be any good to them if I am not good,” said the Castleton Corners resident and mother to 24-year-old Michael.

In addition to her job four days a week as a customer service associate at Walgreens, she also volunteers for school lunch duty five days a week, and juggles a grueling activity schedule, including dancing school with 5-year-old daughter, Aubrey, two days a week and basketball with her 8-year-old son, Stephen, three days a week.

“If you notice my workload, there is no mom time,” said the Port Richmond resident. “I live for my family 100%, and maybe I have to live 99% for my family and give myself 1%.”

To ease a demanding schedule that begins at 6:30 a.m., Ms. Twomey set aside two hours, three weeknights to read, talk on the phone, or other activities. “I plan to be present for myself just as I am to everyone else,” she added. “I intend to be the best version of myself that I can be. The only way to accomplish this is to take care of myself.”

stress busting ideas • Go to the gym • Get your hair/nails done • Buy yourself something • Go to the spa/get a massage • Plan a night out with friends • See a movie or watch TV • Read a book • Meditate or practice yoga

While her husband, PJ, assists her with some of the responsibilities, she has since added more mommy time with kickboxing as a means of staying physically and mentally fit, and hopes to add ballroom dancing to her self-improvement repertoire one day.

Fellow busy mom Sandra D’Auria of Princes Bay shares the struggles of a 13-hour day that includes work and commuting. She’s often in

Weekly yoga classes and monthly music appreciation classes also balance out her commitment to self-improvement, and one day she even hopes to visit Italy, Greece, and Egypt.

Staten Island moms say they will recognize their own needs as the New Year progresses. However, as Ms. Twomey pointed out, “I will eventually retire and have more free time, but ‘mom’ – that job will never end.

By Christine Albano, a Staten Island writer and mom of three.

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exercising while pregnant

Getting in shape might have been on your New Year’s Resolution list in the past, but now that you’re pregnant exercising is probably the last thing on your mind. It doesn’t have to be! Breaking a sweat while expecting can do you – and your baby – a lot of good. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise can help alleviate some of the aches and pains associated with pregnancy, as well as improve your mood and help you sleep better. Plus it’ll be much easier to shed those post-pregnancy pounds! Here are some tips for maintaining a safe and successful exercise routine:

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Make a daily effort. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises that pregnant women should do at least 20 to 30 minutes per day of moderate-intensity exercise on most or all days of the week.

Choose safe activities. Safe exercises for women with uncomplicated pregnancies who regularly consult with their obstetricians include walking, swimming, stationary cycling, yoga, modified pilates, and even strength training for women who engaged in such training prior to becoming pregnant.

Contact sports, including basketball, and activities that carry a high risk of falling, such as downhill skiing, gymnastics and offroad cycling, should be avoided. The ACOG also recommends that pregnant women avoid hot yoga or hot pilates.

Employ the buddy system. The buddy system can ensure someone is there to help should pregnant women experience any adverse side effects while exercising.

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Give specific step-by-step directions. Make some simple request that your child can understand and follow.

Give your child one or two tasks at a time and when those are complete, go ahead and assign the next task.

“Please put your puzzle in the box and go to the bathroom.”

Make a list. Make it fun and write down on an expo board the order of the tasks to be completed and have your child check it off when each one is done.

Give an incentive to finish.. Encourage your child to finish the task with a “When/Then” statement, such as, “When you get in the car, then you can have your crackers.”

Analyze your own daily schedule. Parents are so busy nowadays. Check your schedule out for the day to make sure that you are not trying to do too much. If you are, see if you can make some changes. Start focusing on the priorities in your life, eliminate some of the unnecessary time-wasters, and slow yourself down a little bit.

Check your child’s nap and sleep schedules.

Children who aren’t getting a proper amount of sleep will lack energy and tend to move slowly and dawdle.

Speed Up Your Dawdler try these tips for getting them up and going

Does your child move at an excruciatingly slow pace?

Do you find it frustrating when you need to get somewhere and you’re rushing about – yet you have to keep prodding him along?

Children live according to a much slower clock than we adults do. They are not thinking about what they are doing next, they are just enjoying each moment. Why can’t we all live on “kid-time?”

Kids are looking at the color patterns in the carpet, looking at their toes, watching the cat sleep and so much more. But since we cannot live on “kid-time” here are some ideas to keep things moving along.

Don’t rush your child with the words, “Come on!” or “Hurry up!” Taking some extra time when you are trying to get everything done and try to not use those phrases. They will tend to frustrate children and then they rush to the point of taking extra time to make up for the mistakes that happen when they move too fast.

Don’t reinforce the pattern. Children often dawdle out of habit. A parent will announce, “Time to go” and then be distracted by a phone call or a household task (so then it really isn’t time to go.) Children come to expect that you’ll repeat yourself numerous times before they have to respond. Practice this: think before you speak, make a very specific request, and then follow through.

Don’t expect speed. Make sure to allow plenty of time for your child to meet your request. Keep an eye out on how fast your child’s pace is, so you will know what to expect when you are ready to go. Just because you are in a hurry doesn’t mean your child will move any faster than his usual speed.

Avoid miscommunication. Make clear, specific statements that don’t leave room for misunderstanding. As an example, instead of the vague statement, “Get ready to go,” clarify by saying, “Right now, would you please put on your shoes and your coat, and get in the car?”

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recycle holiday cards >>Don’t just toss them; use them for a craft project!

The holidays have come and gone, and now it is time to pack away the decorations and retire the tree for another season. It’s also time to decide what to do with the dozens of greeting cards that arrived in the mail over the last few months.

According to the Greeting Card Association, around seven billion greeting cards are sold each year.

Estimates suggest that roughly two billion are holiday cards that will be sent during the month of December.

These cards frequently hold sentimental value. Tossing them into the trash is wasteful, and some people would rather repurpose them into something that is meaningful and creative.

Many crafts, gifts and even boxes can be made from recycled Christmas cards and other greetings. With a little ingenuity and effort, it’s possible to

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Cut the front panels off of the cards -- the part with the decoration -- and save them in an envelope for next year. When wrapping presents, use the cards as a gift tag.

Use the front panels of cards as ornaments. Use stencils and cookie cutters to trace patterns and cut them out. Punch a hole into the top of each cut-out and attach a string to hang on a tree.

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Cut the card into strips and then laminate or cover in clear contact paper. Punch a hole in the top and attach a tassel. These can be used as bookmarks.

Use cards to form paper angels that can serve as table centerpieces next year. With a few embellishments, like yarn hair and pipe-cleaner halos, these can make for some cheerful additions to your holiday decor.

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Gather the fronts of many cards and punch holes along the edges. Use yarn to sew each card to another, creating a Christmas tapestry, place mats or other creative ideas for decorating.

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Joe LoVerde has been coaching youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years. He’s also a longtime newspaper editor and sportswriter.

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Whether you’ve got lots of experience in the sports parents game or your young athlete is just starting out, the beginning of a new year is a great time to be reminded of how to best fulfill your role. Committing to these guidelines should help make 2017 a great 12 months for you and your child.

Make sure your child wants to be involved in his or her sport. Maybe at the

beginning it’s OK to sign up your son or daughter to a sports team to allow them to test the waters. But if he or she has been at it for a year or two and you have to beg them to get ready for practice or games, take the hint: He is not having fun and that sport or team is probably not for him. Let him finish the season, because when you commit to something you need to see it through, but once the season is over, it might not be wise to sign him up for the following season. You should not want it more than the child does.

Try to get your child to practice or games at least 10 minutes early. If the

coach schedules practice for 4 p.m., she wants to start practice at 4 p.m., not have players wandering in at that time. If he wants his players to arrive 30 minutes before a game, that means he is figuring to complete 30 minutes of warmups before the opening tip. Nothing frustrates a coach more than wondering where his players are as game time approaches, or not being able to cover things at practice because not everyone is there. If you are unable to get your child there at the time requested, shoot the coach a text so he can plan properly.

Stress effort above wins and losses. A player can’t always control the outcome of a game or his individual success, but he can give it his best. She can be mentally into it.

That’s where the emphasis should be. As long as your child is being a good teammate, working hard and having fun, winning Find out what your child’s commitment should be secondary. Don’t review failures will involve. What when the game is equipment will the over; discuss how team supply and what much fun your child equipment do you need Here are a few tips had. Talk about how to provide? How often proud you were in for parents of young athletes does the coach expect to the effort he gave. on how to be a positive practice and what days Believe: When your and times does he expect influence throughout the year. child fails, he knows to schedule them? How it. No reminder many games does a is necessary or season consist of? What productive. does the coach expect

from his players? If you If you have don’t think it’s possible something touchy to discuss with a coach, for your child to commit, think twice before don’t do it after the game. The coach is taking a spot on the team. human and probably still under the influence of his emotions after the final horn or last Give your child as much responsibility pitch. That is not the ideal time to bring up as possible. You need to get your child the question of your child’s playing time. See to practice and games, but leave most of if the coach can speak to you after a practice the other duties to her. Let her gather her or, maybe better yet, over the phone. And equipment and remember to bring a water be respectful. Remember: While your main bottle. Let him carry it all from the car to the concern is understandably your child, the field. After the game or practice, he should coach is concerned about all of his players. gather up everything and bring it to the car — although it wouldn’t be a bad idea to ask if There are lots of other factors that go into he has everything because leaving equipment doing your part as a sports parent and helping behind can be costly. And have her return it your child get the most rewarding experience all to the rightful place when you get home. possible, but keeping the few resolutions Learning to be responsible for oneself is one above should help make 2017 a banner sports of the important life lessons that can come year for you and your young athlete. with playing youth sports.

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to express their frustration when they may not be able to communicate their feelings appropriately. While this fact doesn’t make the tantrum any easier to deal with, it does help to know that, developmentally, this is a normal stage.

Do not engage. During a tantrum the temptation can be to lecture, yell, or reason with the child. They cannot hear you or comprehend reason when they are in the middle of a tantrum. The best thing to do is to wait it out. If you do feel the need to discuss the situation with the child, wait until later when he or she is calm and ready to listen.

Leave the scene. When the child starts to throw a tantrum, make sure they are safe, and then leave the area. Typically, if the child doesn’t have an audience to get a reaction from, the tantrum will cease. If you are not comfortable leaving the child alone, get busy doing other things and pretend to ignore them. If the tantrum happens in public, take the child to the car or the bathroom to calm down. If the tantrum continues and the child is unable to calm down, buckle them safely in their car seat and drive home.

Temper Tantrums

7 Things to remember when your child is having a meltdown When your child throws a tantrum it is easy to get frustrated, overwhelmed, angry, and embarrassed, especially if the tantrum occurs in public. Unfortunately, the occasional tantrum cannot be avoided. They happen to every parent but while your child is in the throes of a fit, try to remember these tips.

It is normal. The first thing to remember when your child has a tantrum is that it is normal. Tantrums are a normal way for kids

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Consider triggers. Think about what triggered your child to get so upset in the first place. How can frustrating situations be avoided in the future? Of course, not all tantrums can be avoided but certain triggers can be removed.

When armed with this information parents can be prepared to use distraction to lessen or avoid a future tantrum.

Don’t give in, except once in awhile. Giving into a tantrum will do nothing but encourage future tantrums.

If your child is throwing a tantrum because he wants to eat a cookie before dinner, do not give him the cookie.

It is also not a good idea to use bribes to stop a tantrum. “If you stop crying, I will buy you a toy” rewards the child for the tantrum.

However, if your child is in the middle of a tantrum and listening to the same annoying song over and over again on the car ride home will help him calm down, this may be an exception you can live with.

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likely your child will have a tantrum in public at some point and it will be embarrassing and inconvenient, but it is generally unavoidable.

Remind yourself again that it is normal for kids to have tantrums, leave the store if needed, and try to laugh about it later.

Use distraction, humor, and hugs. During a tantrum, kids are not able to listen to reason but that doesn’t mean parents can’t try to wrap up the crying quickly. Try using a distraction like “Where is the ball?” or “Do you want to read a book?” Make a silly face to lighten the mood or turn on some music and begin a silly dance. For some kids a tight hug helps them to calm down when they are upset. Trying to help your child move past the tantrum can teach them methods for calming themselves down in the future. The situation that caused the tantrum can be discussed later if needed.

Don’t doubt yourself. There was a day when I had dealt with a particular horrible tantrum from my daughter and I began to blame myself. “What am I doing wrong? I am a terrible mom.” After expressing these things to a friend, she reminded me that I am not a bad mother; I am just having a bad day. It happens to all of us. Remain confident in your parenting and remind yourself you are doing the best you can. Tantrums happen to all parents.

The next time your child has a terrible tantrum, try to stop and remember these tips. Ultimately the tantrum will end and your child will grow and learn to communicate more effectively.

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Parents who have searched for health information online know it can be every bit as frustrating as it is enlightening. Many websites have an agenda that isn’t obvious until you finally figure out who is paying to put all that information at your fingertips. Even more worrisome, researchers have found that information on many health websites is outdated, incomplete, or simply inaccurate.

Even though the medical Internet seems like a freefor-all, there are reputable sites that can help you manage healthcare for your family more efficiently and effectively. Here are a few ideas about what you should—and shouldn’t—do online: Master the basics. Time with your pediatrician is short and precious so don’t waste it on things you could have learned online. Use a reliable, non-profit website like Kidshealth.org or Healthychildren.org to get up-tospeed on basic childhood health issues like cold medicines, diaper rash or chicken pox vaccine. Avoid using multi-purpose search engines like Google for basic health info because they will cough up too many sites that have an axe to grind, a product to sell or a conspiracy theory to defend.

Research alternatives. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (nccam.nih.gov) provides candid advice about the pros and cons of alternative practices ranging from acupuncture to yoga as well as supplements such as probiotics and Valerian. Under the section entitled “Be an Informed Consumer,” you’ll find detailed advice about evaluating health websites as well as information about what to do if your health insurer is unwilling to pay for CAM treatments.

Connect with your pediatrician. Most physicians now have websites that make it easy to set up appointments, refill prescriptions, and get basic healthcare information. Even doctors who don’t have websites may be willing to do email consultations on simple problems. Just be sure to find out whether they charge per email.

Keep records. Every time you go to a new doctor, you have to fill out a hundred little boxes asking for everything from dates of immunization to family health history. Keeping this personal health record in one master file minimizes tedium and increases accuracy. Although it’s convenient to store health information with an app like mymedicalapp, it’s also risky. Check the company’s priCheck out drugs. Don’t buy vacy policy and realize that you medicine for your family online. may lose access to information Staten Island Parent The risk of getting counterfeit if the company is sold or goes drugs is simply too great. Inprovides a list of health services, out of business. To learn more stead, use Drugs.com to research about how to set up and store which you can access through benefits and side effects of both personal health records for your prescription and over-the-countfamily, visit myphr.com. If you siparent.com/health-services. er drugs. Both the website and want to keep your records on the app are easy to use. If you paper, you’ll find helpful forms can’t afford drugs that have been in the “Choose a PHR” section recommended for a family memunder the “Start a PHR” tab. ber, go to Rxassist.org, a non-profit website that has upto-date information about assistance programs, many run Locate support. An online community with active by the companies that manufacturing the drugs. message boards is often the best place to find encouragement when you are facing family medical problems.

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has now exceeded the amount of time people spend sleeping. Sleep experts warn that constant exposure to electronic devices is contributing to poor sleep and can have other negative effects on a person’s health.

Cutting back on electronic device usage can prove challenging. However, with some patience and practice, it is possible to wean off devices without digital withdrawal symptoms.

Keep tech devices out of the bedroom. Make bedrooms device-free zones so

they don’t disturb sleep. Various studies have found the blue light emitted from phones and other electronics can wreak havoc with the body’s natural circadian rhythms, reducing melatonin production and causing the body to think it’s daylight. Turn off devices at least 60 to 90 minutes before bed to give the mind time to wind down.

Reach for a book. When a diversion is needed, grab a book or another reading material. Keep magazines, traditional books instead of e-books and newspapers at the ready.

Turn off notifications. Eliminate popups and audible sounds. Check posts and emails on your own schedule.

Delay turn-on times. Push back the time that you first turn on a phone or another electronic device by a couple of minutes per day.

Leave phones home when running quick errands. Leave phones at home when

stepping out of the house to run quick errands.

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Set limits. Establish a schedule when devices can and cannot be used in the house, enforcing this schedule strictly. When not on devices, get outdoors or engage in physical activity.

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indergarten used to mark a child’s first foray into formal education. But preschool has now taken up that mantle for many students.

Some parents may recall their own preschool experiences, mostly remembering extended moments of play and more monitored fun inside the school. But as the world of education has become more competitive, and students are required to meet certain standards at even earlier grade levels than before, preschool has undergone its own transformation.

Academic preschools have become a popular choice for parents hoping their children can gain that extra edge. Rather than the play-based philosophy preschools adhered to in the past, academic preschools introduce students to the rigors of the classroom. These academic preschools often teach math and reading. Proponents of this type of learning say that children are sponges at early ages, and the more information they can be presented with, the more they are likely to retain it. Children who are able to sit and focus for 20 to 30 minutes at a time and are very curious and ask a lot of questions may make for the best candidates at academic-based preschools. Other children may be more comfortable attending play-based schools.

While parents who hope to enroll their students in preschool may have to choose between a play- or academic-based curriculum, there are other factors to consider as well.

Is proximity to your home important? Some parents prefer their children’s preschools be close to home, while others want a school closer to their office. If your commute to work is long, keep in mind that children will spend more time at a preschool close to home, which can cost more and reduce the amount of time parents and their children spend together.

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Should the school be faith-based? Religious organizations frequently offer their own faith-based preschool programs. Parents will have to decide if they want a faith-based curriculum for their young children.

Are pre- and post-care services available? A school that has flexible hours may be appealing to some. This enables parents to drop off and pick up children according to their own work schedules or in coordination with school hours for other children in the family.

Visit the school and assess the environment. A school may look excellent on paper, but you will not get a feel for it until visiting the school during a school day. Take your child along and get his or her opinion.

Parents may love a particular school, but if kids are uncomfortable, the school may prove ineffective.

Confirm the curriculum before enrolling. Schools may have different educational philosophies. These can run the gamut from the Montessori Method to the Waldorf Approach to the High/Scope Approach. Familiarize yourself with a school’s educational philosophy so you can be sure you are making the most informed decision possible.

Go with your gut. Sometimes choosing a preschool boils down to a facility that just feels right. At this stage in a child’s education, schooling is about learning social skills and growing acclimated to the routines of the classroom.

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Big bird’s playhouse 1859 Richmond Avenue 718.982.0550 dinamarie812@aol.com birdbirdsplayhouse.com

Programs:

Infants to 5 years old. Free full day UPK, after school programs, PS 60, PS 69, PS 58 & PS 54 summer camp 2-12 years old.

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Providing a fun happy place to learn and play.

Healthy meals lncluded. Children learn from hands-on playing music & storytime since 1991.

Building Blocks Montessori School

55 Forest Avenue • 10301 718.448.2992 bbms411@verizon.net www.buildingblocksmontessori.com

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Preschool through fifth grade. Full and half day.

Full curriculum plus Spanish, art, music, gym, yoga and multicultural studies.

Objective:

Montessori guided open classroom programs aimed at developing confidence, independence and a love of learning.

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Children’s Harbor Montessori School

1000 Richmond Terrace • 10301 718.442.6112 • Dina Baio-McLaughlin childharborms@aol.com www.childrensharbormontessori.com

Programs:

Ages 2-5, including Kindergarten. Pre K for All. provider. Full & half day options. Extended hrs.

Objective:

Unique learning environment located on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center.

Individualized Montessori Curriculum.

Arts-integrated classrooms

Community Resources Preschool 3651 Richmond Road • 10306 718.351.6416 • J.Hansen@cr-si.org www.crpreschool.org

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Full day UPK, preschool, full and half day.

Special education, centerbased programs, integrated classes, SEIT, extended day.

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Eltingville Lutheran School 300 Genesee Avenue • 10312 718.356.7811 • Joanne Riggio eltingville.lutheran@aol.com eltingvillelutheranschool.org

Programs:

3 & 4 year old programs. Half and full day sessions. Extended day available.

Objective:

Our preschool program gives children a foundation that prepares them for a lifetime of learning.

Great Beginnings Infant & Toddler Center 2221 Richmond Avenue • 10314 718.983.0014 Email: gbkids2221@aol.com

Programs:

Licensed center for infants, toddlers and twos.

Warm, friendly staff in a loving setting.

Activities:

Creative weekly curriculum. Age appropriate.

Storytime, music, arts and crafts, indoor gym and outdoor yard.

Providing a safe, stimulating environment which is accepting of each child’s unique abilities.

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High Hopes Childcare

1298 Woodrow Road • 10309 718.317.8143 • Doris Cannizzaro/Dawn Burnett admin@highhopeschildcare.com www.highhopeschildcare.com

Programs:

Infant care through PreK for All. Half and full day programs available.

Objective:

We are dedicated to creating a loving environment where your child will learn and grow.

Holy Child Preschool 4747 Amboy Road • 10312 718.356.5159 • JoAnn Gaal holychildprek@gmail.com www.holychildsi.com

Little Miracles Preschool 75 Skyline Drive • 10304 718.727.8202 lrinaldi@eden2.org eden2.org FB/TW/YouTube

Programs:

We offer a center-based full day program, SEIT & SETSS services to children with autism or PDD.

Objective:

The goal is to provide children with autism a highly structured, intensive learning environment which includes individualized programming using Applied Behavior Analysis.

Mini World Preschool

Programs:

7516 Amboy Road 10309 718-948-9535 Debra Ercole miniworld2001@aol.com

Objective:

Programs:

Parent & Me; Toddling Around for 2 year olds; Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds.

High quality, enriched learning environment in a warm and nurturing setting. Teaching academic, socialization skills and a life-long enthusiasm for learning.

JCC of SI (3 locations) 1466 Manor Road • 10314 718.475.5230 Jayne Smith jsmith@sijcc.com • www.sijcc.org

Programs:

Day care starts at 3 mos; Toddler programs; Pre-school part/full time; Universal Pre-K; extended hours.

Objective:

We offer a stimulating, individualized ageappropriate curriculum. A developmental approach fosters social & emotional growth.

Kiddie Academy of Staten Island

1110 South Avenue • 10314 718.698.6905 Anna Wheeler kastatenisland@gmail.com

Programs:

Infants, toddlers and preschoolers. After school ages 6-12. Full and part-time programs. Full day UPK-free for all 4 year olds. Open year round 6:30am-7:00pm.

Objective:

Safe, loving, secure environment. Outstanding curriculum. Small class sizes. Healthy nutritious meals. Open door policy.

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Ages 2.3-3 years “Mini Tots.” Not potty trained OK. Ages 4 years old full day UPK. Extended hours available.

Objective:

To provide a nurturing environment where children can grow & develop physically, mentally, emotionally & socially. We encourage children to think to become independent learners.

New Dorp Christian Academy 259 Rose Avenue • 10306 718.351.4442 • Cathy Whittier contact@ndca.e-mail www.newdorpchristianacademy.com

Programs:

Accepting children 3 & 4 years old. Full or half day classes available. On-going registration.

Objective:

Committed to excellence in helping a child to achieve his potential academically, spiritually and socially.

Notre Dame Academy 74-134 Howard Avenue • 10301 718.447.8878 ext. 307 kmulroy@notredameacademy.org www.notredameacademy.org

Programs:

PreK 3 – Monday – Friday, HALF DAY PreK 3 – Monday – Friday, FULL DAY PreK 4 – Monday – Friday, FULL DAY

Objective:

Academic, theme and center based. Emerging reader skills. Differentiated instruction in small groups. Teaching social and life skills. Fostering independence. Personalized environment supported by strong spiritual principles.

One Of A Kind Child Care 6318 Amboy Road 10309 718-317-7070 gensoneofakind@gmail.com www.oneofakindchildcare.com Facebook, One of A Kind Daycare

Programs:

18 months to 5 years. UPK and Preschool classes for 2 and 3 years olds

Objective:

Ensuring your child receives a happy, appropriate and meaningful learning experience that lasts a lifetime.

Prodigy Preschool

3080 Arthur Kill Road • 10309 718.948.4800 • Caryl Stingo carylstingo@thepavilion.org www.pavilionprodigypreschool.com

Programs:

Preschool/Free Full Day UPK/Summer Camp Extended hours available.

Objective:

Prodigy is designed to be a home away from home for children where they can learn, laugh, grow and have fun! We promote problem solving, physical fitness, independence and teamwork.

Richmond Hill Children’s Center

501 Richmond Hill Road • 10314 718.494.7422 • Donna M. Bak rhcc@verizon.net www.rhccny.com

Programs:

Free Full Day UPK/ Preschool/Daycare/Summer Camp, Open 7am-6:30pm Year Round. Full Day & Half Day Programs for ages 2-6 years.

Extended hours available.

Objective:

Academics are promoted in a fun, hands-on environment. Classrooms are multi-sensory based & promote independence, critical thinking, sharing, & teamwork.

St. John’s Lutheran school 663 Manor Road • 10314 718.761.1858 stjohnslutheransi@gmail.com school.stjohnslutheransi.org

Programs:

Full day, morning & aftercare, indoor & outdoor play, kinderdance and karate available.

Objective:

To provide a safe and nurturing environment while fostering creativity, self-confidence and a love of learning.

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Programs:

PreK 3 to 8th grade. PreK 3 and PreK 4; full or half days.

Objective:

Providing a premier Catholic education to the Staten Island community for over 90 years.

Small World Preschool 144 Bloomingdale Road • 10309 718.356.7795 • Maria Schraidt kdsrmybiz@aol.com smallworldpreschoolny.com

Programs:

Since 1977. Ages 2-6. Open 6:30-7:00. Toddler, Nursery, Summer & Full and Half Day UPK. Certified teachers. Discounts available.

Objective:

High quality developmentally appropriate early childhood program that promotes physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.

Staten Island Academy 715 Todt Hill Road • 10304 718.303.7803 • Caroline S. Crane ccrane65@statenislandacademy.org www.statenislandacademy.org

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Staten Island YMCA

651 Broadway • 10310 718.981.4933 asicuranza@ymcanyc.org 3939 Richmond Ave • 10312 718.227.3200 • E-mail: bschiuma@ymcanyc.org www.ymcanyc.org/statenisland

Programs:

Early Childhood (6mos-5yrs); Pre-K 3 (born 2014) 2, 3 & 5-day, half and full day options; Free Pre-K For All (born 2013). Activities: Swim lessons included for 3 & 5 day Pre-K 3. Before and after care available. Youth & Teen Programs. Swim classes-all ages/levels.

Tender care preschool

6581 Hylan Boulevard • 10309 718.317.2849 or 718.317.2858 bquinn@mountloretto.org mountloretto.org mountloretto.org/tender-care-preschool Facebook: Tender Care Preschool

Programs:

Half or full day toddler and nursery. Ful day UPK. Extended hours 7am-6pm.

Objective:

We offer a developmentally appopriate and nurturing environment for children ages 2 to 5.

The Children’s Center College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Boulevard • 10314 Bldg. 2R / Rm 104 718.982.3190 www.csi.cuny.edu/childcare

Programs:

Infant/toddler programs, Preschool program, Universal Pre-K full day, School age program (pending enrollment.)

Objective:

Early education and child care. Flexible scheduling. Subsidized fees for children of CSI students.

Zion Lutheran Preschool 505 Watchogue Road •10314 718.981.3623 Text: 917.853.9466 Kim Luxoro misskimzion@aol.com www.zionlutheranpreschoolsi.com Facebook: Zion Preschool, SI

Programs:

Terrific 2’s, Preschool for 3’s, PreK for 4’s, Parent/ Toddler Interaction, Afterschool Programs and Zummer Camp.

Objective:

Provide an abundance of learning opportunities that foster a child’s development in a Christian setting.

Children explore, create and investigate in Staten Island’s only independent Pre-K3 to Grade 12 school. Extended day included.

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PreK fosters independence, encourages children to pursue individual interests and nutures developing language and social skills.

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Choosing a Daycare that Works for Your Child and You

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ne of the toughest first decisions I had to make as a new parent-to-be was finding exceptional daycare for my newborn. I had to go back to work six weeks after giving birth so I began my daycare search long before my son was born. I was thankful I did. Many daycares were full and had waiting lists. A number were simply not in our budget. Others did not take such a young infant.

Begin your quest for a daycare as soon as you realize that you will need it. Many daycares require a deposit to hold a place for your child.

Determine what your parameters are: location, cost, hours and days needed, and in-home versus a church-based or commercial daycare center. Schedule a tour of any daycare that has made it on to your final list of options. Be sure to bring your list of questions with you.

If your child has special needs that will need to be addressed, inquire if the daycare can support you in this and whether you will be comfortable.

You may want to explore hiring a nanny or an in-home provider.

Look for a Nurturing Environment

Begin Early

Ask Those Who Know

I asked daycare-seasoned parents about the daycares they used before I began exploring daycare options. Their input was helped me to decide the environment I wanted my child to be in.

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Children require nurturing to grow healthy minds and bodies. Observe the environment as you tour the home or facility.

What is the daily schedule? How are children treated? What is the caregiver to child ratio? How does the daycare “feel”? How do the daycare employees transition children into new rooms?

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Be Comfortable with the Method of Discipline Ask how the daycare disciplines a child. If you are not comfortable with their methods, walk.

I did not think about asking about discipline until my son, and only child at that time, was kicked out of daycare at the ripe age of twelve months for biting. I found another in-home daycare for him and tearfully told the caregiver the truth. She gave me a big hug and said, “Well, that’s normal!” My son’s aggression and biting disappeared within days because he was receiving more nurturing. She also had him potty trained at fourteen months. He stayed with her until he began kindergarten.

Pay Attention to Safety and Cleanliness

What are the security procedures? Does the daycare follow them?

Check out the bathrooms. Ask to see the kitchen. Check if the caregivers and other staff members wear gloves when cleaning up bodily fluids. How are the rooms cleaned that your child will be in? Are cots disinfected? Is bedding washed or sent home with you on a consistent basis? Are the tables and other furniture appropriately child-sized? Are the toilets and sinks?

What is the outdoor play area like?

Assess the Communication Style

How proactive is the daycare with communication? Will you get a summary of your child’s day, down to the number of dirty diapers and time and length of her nap? Will you be called immediately if there is a concern? Is the caregiver approachable for questions and discussion?

Understand Expectations the Daycare Has of You and Visa-Versa

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Are you expected to pay for a full-time week over a certain number of days? How do vacations and holidays work? What hours is the daycare open? Will the daycare be able to take your child early or keep her late if necessary? If so, what is the charge of doing so?

Understand the Sick Policy

Most daycares are specific about what constitutes a sick child or an infection that will not be allowed to be in daycare. A child in my son’s daycare came down with the highly contagious conjunctivitis (also known as pinkeye). I was relieved the affected child was sent home immediately and could not return to daycare until a doctor said he was no longer contagious.

As a parent you hope the daycare will follow the policies they have in place. Understand that adhering to the policy is important not only for your child, but others as well.

By Judy M. Miller, a freelance writer and a mom to four children, all of whom have spent time in daycare when young. She is a Gottman Educator and the author of What To Expect From Your Adopted Tween and Writing to Heal Adoption Grief: Making Connections & Moving Forward.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 9 things you might not know

Well-respected, honored, and appreciated for his civil rights activism, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. rightfully earned his place as one of the most influential figures in American and world history. Through his religious teachings and social activism, Dr. King played a key role in the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

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While Dr. King lived a good portion of his life in the public eye, many facts of his life are not widely known. In honor of his birthday, the following are some interesting and less publicized facts about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birth name was not “Martin,” but “Michael.” Dr. King’s father traveled to Germany and became inspired by Protestant reformer Martin Luther and thus changed his name while also changing the name of his then 5-year-old-son.

2. Dr. King was a prodigious student. Not only did he skip two grades and start college before formally graduating high school, but Dr. King also earned a bachelor’s degree at age 19, graduating from Morehouse College in 1948 with a degree in sociology.

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3. Though not a singer, Dr. King earned a posthumous Grammy Award nonetheless. In 1971, Dr. King was awarded Best Spoken Word album for “Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam.”

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4. Although people cannot readily find photographs of Dr. King smoking, he was a regular smoker and even hid the habit from the public and from his children so they wouldn’t take up smoking. It was believed Dr. King was smoking a cigarette when he was fatally shot.

5. While Dr. King is remembered as an enthralling public speaker, he actually scored poorly in public speaking during his first year at seminary. He received a “C” in the class but earned straight “As” by his final year.

6. Dr. King was a “Star Trek” fan. He convinced actress Nichelle Nichols, who played the role of “Uhura” on the show, to continue working with the series. Nichols was considering leaving, but Dr. King told her she was breaking boundaries by playing a character who didn’t conform to black stereotypes.

7. Dr. King narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on September 20, 1958. On that day, Dr. King was in Harlem signing copies of his new book, “Stride Toward Freedom,” when he was approached by a woman who stabbed him with a letter opener. He barely survived.

8. Dr. King’s speech in Memphis in April 1968 may have prophesied his death. Speaking to an audience at Mason Temple Church, King said, “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life.

Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now . I’ve seen the Promised Land.

I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.”

9. Dr. King’s birthday is now observed as a national holiday in the United States. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill in 1983. The only other American to earn this honor is George Washington.

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27th Annual New Year’s Day Crooke’s Point Walk Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-768-9036 12pm • Free • All ages 1st Day Hike Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • All ages

Monday, January 2

Tots Time Ocean Breeze Park 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440 12:30pm • Free • Ages 2-3 Expectant Parents Group Staten Island University Hospital 475 Seaview Avenue 718-226-9000 7pm • Free • Adults

Tuesday, January 3

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Christ Church of New Brighton 76 Franklin Avenue 347-432-1134 10:30am • Free • Adults Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Turn & Learn Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1pm • Free • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158

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3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Preschool Program & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Parent Workshop Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 12:30pm • Free • Adults Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2 + admission • Ages 2-10 Storytime with LiteracyInc Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • All ages Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Read Aloud/Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977

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Wednesday, January 4

Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Baby Buzz Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd.

718-442-5215 10:30am • Free • 0-12 months Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3 Baby Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Lego Hour South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8 Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

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Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace

718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • Adults Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Half-baked Hobbies Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 8-11 LEGO Skyline London and Chicago Event Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 7pm • Free • All ages The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, January 6

Parent/Child Yoga Ocean Breeze Park 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440 9am • Free • Ages 2-4 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library

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Martin Luther King Jr. Statewide Childrens’ Literacy Drive Clay Pit Ponds 83 Nielsen Ave 718-967-1976 9am • Free • Grades PreK-12

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

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Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8

Trail of the Month Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • All ages

Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages

Clifford’s Good Deeds and Clifford the Big Red Dog Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

La Befana Party for children Garibaldi-Meucci Museum 420 Tompkins Avenue 718-442-1608 2pm • Free • All ages

Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Storytime with P.S. 44 Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-5

Mid-Winter Walk Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd 718-768-9036 12pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Toddler Time Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

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Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8

All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Parent Workshop Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 12:30pm • Free • Adults Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Saturday, January 7

Kids’ WorkshopCrate Toolbox Home Depot - Targee 545 Targee Street 800-466-3337 9am • Free • All ages

Lincoln Center’s Boro-Linc: Los Pleneros Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace snug-harbor.org 1pm • Free • All ages

Parent & Child Yoga Every Friday • 9am Ocean Breeze Park 212-360-3440 nycgovparks.org

Parents, come with your child and join us for a introductory yoga class! This basic class will introduce you and your child to various breathing and stretching techniques. Aimed at strengthening children’s body awareness and flexibility, our yoga will have you bonding and laughing with your child the entire time! Parents must have a 1:1 ratio. Mats are recommended.

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Open Craft Hour Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-16 Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 2pm • Free • All ages Movie Matinee Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3pm • Free • All ages Knitting Hour South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults

Monday, January 9

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+ Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Tots Time Ocean Breeze Park 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440 12:30pm • Free • Ages 2-3 Preschool Story Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages Teddy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane

Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8

Tuesday, January 10

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

New Year craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Canvas Mural Painting for Kids West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Preschool Program & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11

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Wednesday, January 11

Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, January 12

Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

Baby Buzz Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd.

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Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Composting 101 Project Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3558 11am • Free • All ages

Preschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

How Do Dinosaurs Choose Their Pets? Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Baby Story Time Five Senses Port Richmond Library Port Richmond Library Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 75 Bennett Street 2550 Victory Blvd 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 718-494-1642 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 11:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Turn & Learn Clay Day Remembering Dr. King Snug Harbor Cultural Center SI Children’s Museum West New Brighton Library 1000 Richmond Terrace 1000 Richmond Terrace 976 Castleton Avenue 718-425-3504 718-273-2060 718-442-1416 1pm • Free • All ages 1:30pm • $2 plus admission • Ages 2-10 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+ Kidz Cook Five Senses Family Storytime SI Children’s Museum South Beach Library Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 1000 Richmond Terrace 21-25 Robin Road 2550 Victory Blvd 718-273-2060 718-816-5834 718-494-1642 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 3pm • Free • Ages 3-5 4pm • Free • All ages Children’s Craft Bookcraft Homework Help South Beach Library Stapleton Library Port Richmond Library 21-25 Robin Road 132 Canal Street 75 Bennett Street 718-816-5834 718-727-0427 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • All ages 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Lego Hour Family Storytime Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library Mariners Harbor Library Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 206 South Avenue 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 212-621-0690 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 4pm • Free • All ages 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Wii Love Gaming Half-baked Hobbies Read Aloud/ Stapleton Library Picture Book Time Mariners Harbor Library 132 Canal Street 206 South Avenue New Dorp Library 718-727-0427 309 New Dorp Lane 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 8-11 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Saturday, January 14 Movies Tween Crafters South Beach Library Preschool Time Mariners Harbor Library 21-25 Robin Road South Beach Library 206 South Avenue 718-816-5834 21-25 Robin Road 212-621-0690 4:30pm • Free • All ages 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 9-14 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 The Pipes Are Calling Homework Help St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 76 Saint Albans Place New Dorp Library 206 South Avenue richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 309 New Dorp Lane 212-621-0690 7:30pm • Free • All ages 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Friday, January 13 Lego Free Play Sensory Story Time Parent/Child Yoga New Dorp Library Stapleton Library Ocean Breeze Park 309 New Dorp Lane 132 Canal Street 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 718-351-2977 718-727-0427 212-360-3440 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ 11am • Free • Ages 2-10 9am • Free • Ages 2-4

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Reading Help Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 12pm • Free • Grade K-6 La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting TBD • Please call for location details.

347-432-1134 12:15pm • Free • Adults Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages

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NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 8am • Free • All ages Trees and Bark The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-768-9036 1pm • Free • All ages

Sea Shanty Sessions Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

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Tots Time Ocean Breeze Park 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440 12:30pm • Free • Ages 2-3

Tuesday, January 17

Free Mammography Screenings LA Fitness- Forest Ave 1565 Forest Ave

718-816-2000 9:30am • Free • Adults Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Preschool Program & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages

La Befana Party for Children Sunday, January 8 • 2pm Garibaldi-Meucci Museum 718-442-1608

Join the fun with storytelling, games, refreshments and a visit from La Befana. Unfortunately, we can only accommodate 20 children so please make your reservation with the museum at (718)442-1608 as soon as possible.

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Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Wednesday, January 18

Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Sensory Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-10

Baby Buzz Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd.

718-442-5215 10:30am • Free • 0-12 months Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3 Baby Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2 plus admission • Ages 2-10 Family Storytime: Art Explorers!

Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • All ages Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Family Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • All ages

Math Tutoring Tuesdays Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • Grades 1-6

Read Aloud/Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages

Anti-Bully Workshop Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 584 Bloomingdale Road 646-765-6531 4pm • Free • All ages

La Leche Breast Feeding Virtual Meeting Dr. Charles Patterino 2281 Victory Blvd.

347-432-1134 7:30pm • Free • Adults

Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8 Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane

718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, January 19

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10 Professor Science West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 6+ Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Clay Date South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Pipsqueak Picasso’​s New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Tech Zone Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

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Parent/Child Yoga Ocean Breeze Park 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440 9am • Free • Ages 2-4

Winter FunExploration and Craft Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $5 • Ages 3-7

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Nanette’s Baguette Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

Storytime with P.S. 44 Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12pm • Free • All ages

Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Reading Help Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 12pm • Free • Grade K-6

Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Open Craft Hour Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-16

Turn & Learn Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1pm • Free • All ages Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Children’s Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Canvas Kids and Gallery West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7-12 Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Saturday, January 21

Super Science Saturdays: Force and Motion Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 10am • $10/$5 for members • Ages 8-13 with an adult Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8

Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 2pm • Free • All ages Movie Matinee Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3pm • Free • All ages Knitting Hour South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults

Sunday, January 22

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 8am • Free • All ages

Exploring EvergreensHike and Craft Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 2pm • Free • Ages 4+

Monday, January 23

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-5 All Join In! Stapleton Library

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132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8

Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Family Literacy Workshop West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 12:30pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Tots Time Ocean Breeze Park 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440 12:30pm • Free • Ages 2-3 Preschool Story Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Preschool Program & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages Mad Scientist Monday’s New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 6+ Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8

Tuesday, January 24

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-3

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

Remembering Dr. King

Thursday, January 12 • 3:30pm West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416

Martin Luther King Day commemorates the birthday of American civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and celebrates his life, achievements and legacy. Join us for a read aloud and craft in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3

Math Tutoring Tuesdays Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • Grades 1-6

Baby Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2 plus admission • Ages 2-10

Teen Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 12-18

Wednesday, January 25

Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Baby Buzz Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd.

718-442-5215 10:30am • Free • 0-12 months

Anti-Bully Workshop

Wednesday, January 18 • 4pm Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 646-765-6531

For children/teens who have been bullied. Also, kids being teased about their food allergies. Parents Welcome.

Come hear from others who have lived through the experience and created a positive life; meet other peers in similar circumstances. Parents are welcome to meet with other parents.

Children’s Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Family Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • All ages Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 Five Senses Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 STEAMtastic Thursdays Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 5-13 Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5

Secret of a Book Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 10-14

Movies South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages

Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8

The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Reading & Technology Family Workshop Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 5pm • Free • All ages Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, January 26

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060

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11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

Friday, January 27

Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Lego Hour Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Saturday, January 28

Preschool Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 I’ll Never Let You Go Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Parent/Child Yoga Ocean Breeze Park 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440 9am • Free • Ages 2-4

ECO Art Social: Tree Textures Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • Ages 8+

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Storytime with P.S. 44 Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12pm • Free • All ages

Preschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Reading Help Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 12pm • Free • Grade K-6

Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-11

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Sunday, January 29

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 8am • Free • All ages

Lunar New Year Celebration!

SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Chinese New Year: Year of the Rooster Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 2pm • $8 • 5+

Monday, January 30

12:30pm • Free • Ages 2-3 Preschool Story Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 31

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8

All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

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Wednesday, February 1

Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8

Toddler Time Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Tots Time Ocean Breeze Park 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440

Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2 plus admission • Ages 2-10

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Math Tutoring Tuesdays Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • Grades 1-6

Around the World Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 5+

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-5

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+

Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Preschool Program & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, February 2

Groundhog Day at the Zoo Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 6:30am • Free w/ admission • All ages

Monday, February 6

Tots Time Ocean Breeze Park 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440 12:30pm • Free • Ages 2-3

Tuesday, February 7 Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

Wednesday, February 8

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2 plus admission • Ages 2-10

Thursday, February 9

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10 CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • Adults The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

I’ll Never Let You Go Storytime

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Friday, February 3

Parent/Child Yoga Ocean Breeze Park 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440 9am • Free • Ages 2-4 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

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Speech and Language Therapy Associates of Staten Island, PLLC PROMPT Trained Therapists SOS Feeding Approach (Find the Fun in Feeding Program) Orton-Gillingham & Wilson trained therapists

Individualized and Customized: Language Enhancement Programs, Auditory Training Programs, Fluency Enhancement Programs, Oral-Sensory-Motor Plans, Voice Treatment Programs, Accent Reduction Programs, FeedingTreatment Plans, Pediatric & Adult Clients We welcome NYC DOE clients, and we are now an associate of The Perfect Playground for all CSE cases.

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New Lisa Jiannetto, MA, CCC-SLP, Director Location 718.356.6604 • 4056 Amboy Rd • 10308

speech pathology DOE APPROVED TO PROVIDE MONO AND BILINGUAL SERVICES FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.

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Autistic Spectrum Disorders, PDD, Craniofacial Differences, Fluency Disorders, Apraxia of Speech, “Late Talkers,” Hearing Impairments & Phonological / Articulation Disorders 347.640.4SLP (4757) • 188 Hylan Blvd • 10305 www.bbslp.org • Email: info@bbslp.org

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