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34 Ask the Doctor

28 Fatherhood Gives New Meaning to “Time”

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30 Enjoy Dining Out With Kids

42 Good Sports

32 Miles and Miles of Milestones

52 Growing Up Online

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56 Life is Grand

38 Stress-Free Traveling With Kids

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60 Dear Teacher

44 Identifying Sports Injuries in Young Athletes

by Peggy Gisler & Marge Eberts

64 Gigi’s World

48 Is a Pet Right for Your Family?

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58 What to Do With Kids’ Artwork

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Important may School Dates: Jun 2 – Regents Exams Jun 2 – Catholic School Touring Tuesday Jun 4 – Chancellor’s Conference Day (No Attendance for P.S.) Jun 4 – Archdiocesan Religion Exam Jun 9 – Clerical Day (Early Dismissal for P.S., I.S., & D75) Jun 15 – Clerical Day (Early Dismissal for P.S., I.S., & D75) Jun 16-19 – Regents Exams Jun 22-25 – Regents Exams Jun 26 – Last Day of School for NYC Public Schools

BP oddo’s Anti-litter Initiatives It’s no secret that Staten Island has a major littering problem, one that Borough President Oddo is taking very seriously. A new prorecycling, anti-litter curriculum is being implemented in ten schools on Staten Island, with the main objective of promoting prevention by educating the next generation of litterers. The ten participating schools are: Tottenville High School, PS 1, PS 18, PS 29, PS 48, PS 54, PS 55, PS 65, IS 72, and IS 75. In a unique partnership, BP Oddo is working with both public and private organizations to carry out this initiative, including the Department of Sanitation, the Department of Education, GrowNYC, the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), and Pratt Industries, the world’s largest privately-held recycled paper and packaging company.

Staten Island is one of only three municipalities in the nation that ISRI is supporting for the curriculum. The program is expected to take off in the remaining weeks of the school year and pick up again in the fall.

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In addition to his educational initiatives, BP Oddo has also teamed up with the popular radio station Q1043 to promote his anti-litter crusade.

Every Tuesday, Staten Islanders are encouraged to toss at least two pieces of litter in the trash, then snap a photo of themselves throwing away the litter and post the pictures to the Q1043 station’s website or share them on social media using the hashtag #tuefertuesday. The campaign is a play on the station’s regular “Tue-fer-Tuesday” programming, in which two songs by the same artist are played back to back. Listeners who post pictures are then entered to win concert tickets, vinyls, and station gear. Link to more information at siparent.com.

Free Zoo Admission for College Students Idle college students will have at least one productive thing to do with their free time this summer—head to the zoo! The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is now offering New York City college students complimentary admission to the Bronx Zoo. The offer applies to students attending a college within the five boroughs, or New York City residents attending a non-New York City college. The WCS hopes to foster a generation of conservation-minded professionals. “The Bronx Zoo has always been about providing educational experiences that teach people to appreciate wildlife and expand their understanding of conservation,” said John Calvelli, WCS Executive Vice President of Public Affairs. Students must be enrolled in two- or four-year undergraduate programs. Eligible students must show a valid college ID from an institution within the five boroughs of New York City, or a valid college ID and proof of NYC residency.

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S.I. LIVING Community & School News Summer Reading Challenge Unless it’s a school requirement, most kids aren’t planning to spend their summer curled up with a good book. But Scholastic is hoping to change that. The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to keep kids reading over the summer and avoid the “summer slide,” when kids lose important skills over the summer break.

To participate in the challenge, kids simply log their reading minutes on the Scholastic website each day to earn virtual rewards. The challenge, which is already underway, ends on September 4.

Go to siparent.com to find out how to get your child started on their summer reading.

Alex’s Lemonade Days

Specializing in Children’s Optometry Dr. Linda Bui is a graduate of the Southern California College of Optometry where she graduated with honors. An optometrist who loves taking care of children, she is an expert at performing eye exams on children age 5+ and a contact lens specialist as well.

If your child may be having trouble with their vision or you just want to be sure they have healthy eyes, call us today at 718-984-7616 to make an appointment.

Dr. Bui also can fit first time contact lens wearers as well, and we have a wide selection of both eyeglasses for children and contact lenses to offer in our optical shop.

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Starting a lemonade stand is a great way to teach kids basic entrepreneurial skills, but now it can be a wonderful lesson in altruism as well.

Alex's Lemonade Days is Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s (ALSF’s) annual three-day fundraiser where supporters hold lemonade stands to raise funds for childhood cancer research.

The fundraiser was founded by Alex Scott, a brave and selfless little girl who lost her own life to cancer at just eight years old. Lemonade Days is held each year during the second weekend of June (June 12-14), the time of year when Alex always held her lemonade stand, to honor her and all childhood cancer heroes. Since Alex’s first front yard lemonade stand, there have been more than 20,000 ALSF lemonade stands held across the country and world, consistently raising $1 million annually.

Want your child to join the fight against childhood cancer by hosting a lemonade stand of their own? This three-day event is the perfect opportunity to continue Alex’s legacy and embrace ALSF’s mission. Each Lemonade Days stand host will receive a special edition Lemonade Days fundraising kit, which includes materials such as posters, banners, thank you notes, fundraising tips, ALSF merchandise and more. Go to siparent.com to find out how your child can get started on his or her own lemonade stand.

Bald Eagles in Staten Island For the first time in almost 100 years, a pair of bald eagles has been spotted nesting in New York City— right here on the South Shore of Staten

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Island! The National Audubon Society made the big announcement in April. It’s great news for the species, which is seeing population growth after nearing extinction just a few decades ago. Back in February another pair of patriotic birds had been spotted in Staten Island as well, but they didn’t stick around long enough to breed. Sightings of the mama bird and Vito, the name given to the male bird, have become quite frequent in the birdwatching community. So keep your own eyes peeled for the symbolic birds this year. And if you see anyone mistreating a bald eagle or its habitat, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has asked that you report it by calling 518402-8924. Go to siparent.com for a link to more info.

Free Summer Concerts What’s better than live music on a warm summer night? How about FREE live music on a warm summer night! The Summer Sunset Concert Series is returning this year, offering Staten Islanders free concerts in various parks around the borough every Thursday night throughout July and August. The series is presented by Borough President Oddo and Council Members Debi Rose, Steven Matteo, and Vincent Ignizio, who are very excited to bring free entertainment to Staten Island while allowing local talents to showcase their skills all summer long. The first concert is set for July 2 at Conference House Park. Go to siparent.com for a complete list of bands and locations.

Want even more free concerts? The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series – a free program which offers live outdoor music in all five boroughs – will be holding a concert in Clove Lakes Park on Tuesday, June 30. The concert is free and open to the public, and will feature vocals from Kiri Deonarine, Ginger Costa-Jackson, and John Moore, with Dan Saunders on the piano.

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Have you ever slept under the stars? The National Wildlife Federation is again hosting its Great American Campout, now in its tenth year of camping fun. The annual event encourages people to connect with the great outdoors, get closer to nature, and get motivated to protect wildlife and wild places. Anytime between June 27 and September 7, people are asked to make an online pledge to camp anywhere they’d like –

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S.I. LIVING Community & School News including their own backyard— at least one time over the summer. The NWF will provide all the information needed, including a directory of hosted Great American Campout locations, tips on what to bring, lists of campout activities and recipes, and more. Campers are encouraged to take #Campies (Camping Selfies) and submit them to NWF’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to share their experiences. Link to their website at siparent.com.

For a fun camping experience right here in Staten Island (in case the very thought of being in your backyard after dark has you scratching mosquito bites), the Blue Heron Nature Center will be hosting a family camping event on Saturday, June 27 at Blue Heron Park. Space is limited to 30 spots and registration will take place online on June 10. Winners will be chosen via lottery. Go to siparent.com to link to a registration form.

Fundraising Walks Grab your sneakers and get ready to start walking! There are plenty of fundraising walks taking place in Staten Island this year, along with plenty of fun ways to donate your time or resources to a wonderful cause. June’s lineup includes: Sunday, June 7 - The Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk - The 9th Annual Capt. Martin J. Egan, Jr. 5K Memorial Run/Walk Saturday, June 13 - Relay for Life (American Cancer Society) Sunday, June 14 - “Staten Island Speaks Up” 2015 Walk for Children with Apraxia Sunday, June 21 - Anthony’s 5K Run for Muscular Dystrophy New charity events and fundraisers are added to the S.I. Parent Fundraiser page on our website all the time. For a complete list of up-to-date events, go to siparent.com/fundraisers.

Staten Island Tech Makes the Grade

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Congratulations to the bright students and wonderful faculty of Staten Island Technical High School! The school was ranked 44th among the best high schools nationwide according to a report published by U.S. News and World Report last month. It also ranked sixth out of the top

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Congratulations to the winners of the annual Disabilities Awareness Poster contest, who were honored at the State Capitol with Assemblyman Michael Cusick on Disability Awareness Day in May. Hailing from various schools in Staten Island, the group traveled to Albany to raise awareness and celebrate the accomplishments of New Yorkers living with various physical and mental impairments. Go to siparent.com for a complete list of the first, second, and third place winners in each grade.

Lost Credit Card or Wallet If you lose a credit card or wallet, you should call the three national credit reporting agencies to immediately place a fraud alert on your name and social security number. There are many companies that offer similar services, but these are the three that are the most reputable.

Equifax: Experian: TransUnion:

800-526-6285 888-397-3742 800-680-7289

Additionally, the number for the Social Security Administration Fraud Hotline at the Office of the Inspector General is 800-269-0271.

Under federal law, you are entitled to a FREE credit report from each of these three organizations once a year. The easiest way to do so is online via AnnualCreditReport.com. You may request a report from all three organizations at once, but it would be wisest to space your requests so you receive one every four months.

That’s What Friends Are For Fun family-friendly events, exclusive online giveaways, big savings from local merchants, and always up-to-date seasonal happenings are just a few great reasons to become a Family of Friends member! To start receiving the SI Parent weekly newsletter, just go to siparent.com and fill out the form in the upper right box of our home page. You can also sign up directly from our Facebook page by clicking on the “Sign Up” app button. We promise we won’t spam you; we’ll only send you the good stuff!

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Climb Aboard the Magic School Bus Is your child a big fan of Ms. Frizzle and the gang from The Magic School Bus? Then you should plan a special day trip to Manhattan on June 6. To celebrate the opening of Bryant Park’s new Reading Room events, parents and children can climb aboard The Magic School Bus -- an interactive, hands-on traveling science museum -and meet Ms. Frizzle as she hosts a special outdoor story time. Then “power up” your kid’s summer learning with the Energizer Bunny and learn about where to recycle in NYC. Crafts and free resources will be available. This is in support of the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge - a free online reading program where kids log reading minutes to win prizes, and help set the new world summer reading record.

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It's baaaack! To the beach, that is. The annual summertime Back to the Beach celebration will be held at the Midland Beach promenade on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12. The free event will feature live music, vendors, games, food, rides, and lots more family-friendly fun. Stick around on Saturday night for a fireworks show to close out the evening. Back to the Beach is hosted

by Borough President James Oddo with the Carl V. Bini Fund. The event is open Saturday 11am9:30pm and Sunday 11am-8pm.

Tutoring Scholarship for a Sandy Victim Although it's been over two years since Hurricane Sandy devastated Staten Island, there are still many families dealing with its aftermath.

Grade Power Learning Center is a new after-school learning program opening in a section of Staten Island which was heavily affected by Hurricane Sandy. The center will be offering a scholarship to a family affected by the devastating 2012 storm.

"Disturbances wreak havoc with a child's education and can have long lasting effects," the center director said in a press release announcing its grand opening. The grand opening ceremony will be held on Friday, June 5, and the first students to sign up will be offered special deals on enrollment. The scholarship will be selected via lottery. Go to siparent.com for a link to more information. The Grade Power Learning Center is located at 1817 Hylan Blvd. See page 23 for more info.si

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FATHERHOOD GIVES A NEW MEANING TO “TIME”

here was a point in the first two weeks after my son, Mason, was born where I went five days on only eight hours of sleep. You could say that the transition into fatherhood was not the smoothest transition of my life.

Briefs to boxers was smooth, as was going from a flip phone to a smartphone (this change is less than 6 months old if you can believe it.).

When I say I'm not the same man I was before I became a father, it's not just that fatherhood is this awesome experience, and it's not because making a new life was this mind blowing epiphany of joy and love in forming new life out of a handful of stem cells. I mean it is those things too, sure, but the reason I say I'm a new person is because the first two weeks literally shattered me as if childbirth was my soul’s resonating frequency. Pre-birth Joe had a nice easygoing life that involved things BECOMING A FATHER IS A DIFFICULT TRANSITION, like social calls with friends at BUT THIS DAD WOULDN’T CHANGE A THING. whatever time of day he would feel like. I almost exclusively slept to 10 AM at the minimum unless work kept would be for me. And to that, I really must tilt my hat to all the single me from it. I would mention that I used to stay up to the wee hours of the parents of the world. I could never be what you are, I know my limits. morning, but we all know that that doesn't change when you have a kid, It wasn’t until a few weeks after zero hour that I started to get a handle just the reasons change. I was never stressed or worried about things on myself. The ball of anxiety sitting just below my heart started to ebb as because I always felt like I had time. Glorious time! I basked in it and I realized that my son wasn't this incredibly fragile thing that would fall flaunted it. I would make it rain in hours over things like YouTube and a apart if I sneezed too hard while holding him. In all honesty, my son was plethora of various videogames and things. I was riding high with time built Ford Tough and I couldn't be more thankful for that. I was sleeping coming out of my ears. If I didn’t feel like doing something, who cares! again every so often, and life was taking on a more typical feeling again.

Let's just try to get it done next week.

Time was starting to come back to me; it wasn't sifting through my fingers

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Then the baby came...and my comfy world filled with extra time came crashing down around me. I was an absolute wreck. Now I had this wad of mushy pink flesh in front of me that needed to be fed every 3-4 hours or else it could DIE!! I did not prepare for that. And every time it ate, it pooped! So every time I fed him, I had to then change him. Then I'd have to calm him down because at first he was not very happy with my diaper changing style. I could only describe it as a Jackson Pollock painting being done in reverse. Just me frantically swiping helter skelter at the poop till it was gone.

like confectioner’s sugar anymore.

All of a sudden the only thing my life had time for was "Make sure the baby isn't dead yet." That's all I cold think of. The thoughts and worries just formed a black hole of anxiety that just sat on my chest, weighing on me night and day. It was the reason I didn't sleep those five days. You would think it would be hard for me to admit to the world that I was bad at this, but it's life, we evolve, and I did, too. But not without a lot of help.

Becoming a father has made me a much better man than I once was.

It taught me a value that in the almost three decades of my life I had not learned. Every second counts. Every minute and every hour. What you do with them makes you who you are. Of course, that means that I still am me to a smaller extent, so I do still play the occasional videogame, or watch the occasional YouTube video, or read, and that's ok. It's just not all of me any more. And for that I could not be more grateful for what bringing a tiny human into this world has done for me. Thank you, Mason.

I'm so lucky that I have an absolutely amazing wife who doesn't get nearly enough credit and appreciation for the great work she's done. If I didn't have her I couldn't even begin to think of the struggle parenting

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As I got more and more time here and there, I was always thinking to myself, "Ok Joe, what can we get done today?" And I was, like, doing the things I thought of! It was revolutionary! And then when I was done doing those things, the things were no longer things I had to do! So I could then do other things! It's so sad that this had to be a Eureka! moment for me that was only brought on by my entire way of life being flayed away from me. I've never been so happy to have been flayed! You'd think I would have changed my last name to Bolton!

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>>> DINING

OUT WITH KIDS

arents know taking kids out to eat requires patience. The sights and sounds of a restaurant can be overwhelming and distracting to children used to eating at home.

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Toddlers have not learned to control their impulses yet, and even school-aged children may experience intermittent breakdowns when they are uncomfortable or not feeling well. Parents who want to take their tots out can employ some easy steps to make eating out a fun excursion for everyone.

Practice. Daniel Post Senning, the great-grandson of etiquette expert Emily Post and co-author of Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th edition, says parents can practice dining out by replicating the experience (as much as possible) at home. Ask children to use inside voices and exhibit proper behavior at the dinner table. Remove children from the table if they misbehave and try again another time.

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Parents also can acclimate their youngsters to dining out by gradually working their way up to more formal restaurants. Start by dining out at a place where table behavior or noise may be more tolerable, such as a casual restaurant and then a nicer restaurant when kids can handle it.

Provide distractions. Many young children cannot sit still for long and may need a series of distractions to keep them entertained throughout meals. Pack a bag of tricks that includes toys, games, books, and even a digital device tuned to kids' favorite programs.

Pick restaurants that do not have a long wait to get a seat so that kids' patience has not worn thin before you even make it to the table. A sightseeing walk around the restaurant also may be able to provide a welcome distraction until the food is ready.

Pack snacks. Although the goal may be to eat out, kids may not be as patient as adults when waiting for their meals to be delivered. Ask servers to bring out the kids' meals when appetizers are served or think ahead and have some light snacks, such as crackers or dry cereal, available to tame kids' hunger pangs.

Choose restaurants wisely. Make concessions as to where and when you eat. Coordinate around nap times so children will be well rested.

Select restaurants that accommodate children. Ask to be seated out of the way just in case your son or daughter acts up. This way you will not disturb other patrons.

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Restaurants tend to be less busy right before dinner service and directly after. If you can time your meals to these off-peak hours, it may make for a more enjoyable dining experience.

Offer plenty of praise. Always let children know when they are doing a great job and behaving well in a restaurant. Engage kids in conversation and keep them entertained. Boredom or attention-seeking behavior can make dining out with youngsters more difficult to manage.

A treat or a special reward (sticker or coloring book) can be offered to a child who behaves when dining out.

Be courteous and respectful. Many children will eventually act up in restaurants, and parents should respond to such instances as courteously as possible. Apologize to those around you whom your child has disturbed. Remove your son or daughter from the area and take a few moments to help him or her calm down. If kids can't be calmed down, ask that your meal be wrapped.

Remember to clean up after yourselves and thank the waitstaff for any extra service, such as lugging a heavy high chair or providing extra silverware if kids drop any forks or spoons. Don't leave a large mess for the server, and tip accordingly.

Children grow accustomed to dining out over time. It may take practice and planning, but families can enjoy meals away from home.

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PARENTING

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MILES AND MILES OF MILESTONES

hat doctors and child development experts refer to as “developmental milestones” are just specific things that most children can do by a certain age. Children reach milestones in many areas – in how they play, learn, speak, and act. These milestones act as checkpoints in a child’s development and give parents and professionals a general idea of what to expect your child to be able to do at a given age. From the very start, young children are aware of their surroundings and interested in exploring them. Even from early infancy, babies are active learners, gathering and organizing knowledge about their world and learning about themselves.

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All children develop at their own pace, so it is impossible to tell exactly when your child will learn a new skill, A MILESTONE MARKS A NEW STAGE OF A CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT. but developmental milestones will serve as a guide to indicate when Social and emotional milestones pertain to a child’s ability to express particular skills are generally achieved. There is a “range of normal limits” for reaching milestones, and during this timeframe professionals can their own emotions and to respond to the social interactions they have with other people. For example, a 6 month-old child should begin to predict when most children will learn different sets of skills. recognize familiar faces and a 2 year-old should be starting to play with Milestones develop in a sequential fashion, meaning that a child will other children. need to develop some skills before he or she can develop another. For Communication and language milestones refer to the child’s verbal example, children must learn to sit before they can learn to stand. Each milestone that a child acquires builds on the last milestone achieved. Not and non-verbal communication skills. For example, a 1 year-old may be reaching a milestone at all, or not reaching one within the range of normal waving bye-bye while a 5 year-old may be speaking in complex sentences and telling simple stories. limits, can be indicative of a developmental delay in a particular area.

There are different types of developmental milestones – physical (fine and gross motor), cognitive, social/emotional and communication/ language skills.

Physical milestones pertain to the development of both gross (large) and fine motor skills. The large motor skills are usually the first to develop in a young child and are used in sitting, rolling over, crawling, standing and walking. The fine motor skills develop later and require greater precision for tasks such as picking up small objects (like Cheerios), and holding spoons and crayons.

Cognitive milestones refer to the child’s ability to think, to learn and to solve problems. Very young babies learn by tracking things as they move with their eyes, and by turning towards sounds that they hear. Slightly older babies learn about cause and effect – for example, that pressing a button on a toy makes it light up and make noise. By the time a child is 2 years old, he or she can usually point to pictures in a book and label the picture, while a 4 year-old can be expected to have basic counting skills.

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What if my child does not meet a developmental milestone?

Remember that that each child is an individual and may meet developmental milestones a little earlier or later than other children his or her age.

It is important for parents to remember that development is a process and NOT a race, and parents do not need to “rush” their child to the next milestone. It is also important for parents to remember that developmental milestones are guidelines and NOT deadlines. However, if you feel that your child has not met one or more milestones within the appropriate range of time, do not hesitate to ask a professional about your concerns.

Your child’s doctor, a pediatric nurse, a child psychologist, or behavior specialist are all trained in child development. There are also many other child specialists who are trained in specific areas of development who can be consulted for help about your child’s development. These include speech pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and audiologists. If you are concerned that your child may not be meeting his or her developmental milestones, you should talk to your pediatrician or call 311 for more information on the Early Intervention Program in NYC, which is available to help children from birth through age 2 who may be experiencing developmental delays.

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How Do You Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?

As the name implies, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant who is younger than 1 year old. It's a frightening prospect because it can strike without warning, usually in seemingly healthy babies. Most SIDS deaths are associated with sleep (which is why it is commonly referred to as "crib death") and infants who die of SIDS show no signs of suffering. A lack of answers is part of what makes SIDS so frightening. SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants 1 month to 1 year old, and claims the lives of about 2,500 each year in the United States.

Most diseases are usually diagnosed by the presence of specific symptoms; most SIDS diagnoses come only after all other possible causes of death have been ruled out through a review of the infant's medical history, sleeping environment, and autopsy.

There is no single factor that leads to SIDS, but usually a combination of physical and sleep environmental factors that make an infant more vulnerable to SIDS. These factors may vary from child to child.

Most deaths due to SIDS occur between 2 and 4 months of age, and incidence increases during cold weather. African-American infants are twice as likely and Native American infants are about three times more likely to die of SIDS than Caucasian infants. More boys than girls fall victim to SIDS. Babies who've had siblings or cousins die of SIDS are at higher risk.

There's no guaranteed way to prevent SIDS, but you can help your baby sleep more safely by following these tips: • Back to sleep. Place your baby to sleep resting on his or her back, rather than on the stomach or side. This isn't necessary when your baby's awake or able to roll over both ways without help. Don't assume that others will place your baby to sleep in the correct position — insist on it. Advise sitters and child caregivers not to use the stomach position to calm an upset baby. Because babies sleeping on their sides are more likely to accidentally roll onto their stomach, the side position is just as dangerous as the stomach position.

• Keep the crib as bare as possible. Use a firm mattress and avoid placing your baby on thick, fluffy padding or a thick quilt. Don't leave pillows, fluffy toys or stuffed animals in the crib. These may interfere with breathing if your baby's face presses against them. Place your baby on a firm mattress, covered by a fitted sheet that meets current safety standards.

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• Don't overheat baby. Avoid letting the baby get too hot. The baby could be too hot if you notice sweating, damp hair, flushed cheeks, heat rash, and rapid breathing. Dress your baby lightly for sleep. Set the room temperature in a range that is comfortable for a lightly clothed adult. To keep your baby warm,

try a sleep sack, swaddling or other sleep clothing that doesn't require additional covers. Don't cover your baby's head.

• Baby should sleep alone. Your baby sleeping in the same room with you is a great idea, but adult beds aren't safe for infants. A baby can become trapped and suffocate between the headboard slats, the space between the mattress and the bed frame, or the space between the mattress and the wall. A baby can also suffocate if a sleeping parent accidentally rolls over and covers the baby's nose and mouth. Baby can sleep in your room but she has to sleep in their own bed.

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• Avoid heart rate and breathing baby monitors, as well as other commercial devices that claim to reduce the risk of SIDS. The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages the use of monitors and other devices because of ineffectiveness and safety issues.

Mothers should not smoke, drink, or use drugs while pregnant. Infants of mothers who smoked during pregnancy are three times more likely to die of SIDS than those whose mothers were smokefree; exposure to secondhand smoke doubles a baby's risk of SIDS. Researchers speculate that smoking might affect the central nervous system, starting prenatally and continuing after birth, which could place the baby at increased risk.

Mothers are recommended to receive early and regular prenatal care and babies should have regular well-baby checkups. Breastfeeding is also recommended. There is some evidence that breastfeeding may help decrease the incidence of SIDS. The reason for this is not clear, though researchers think that breastmilk may help protect babies from infections that increase the risk of SIDS. Your baby's health care provider is always available to answer any questions you have about SIDS, prevention, and keeping your baby safe.

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SWIM SAFETY

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ARE YOUR KIDS WATER SMART?

rowning is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.

According to research by the United States Swim School Association (USSSA), between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2014 there were at least 511 media reported drowning incidents involving a child under the age of 18 in the United States. Of these incidents, a little more than half occurred in a swimming pool and about 45 percent involved children ages 5 and under. The tragedy of these statistics is nearly all drowning deaths are preventable. Parents need to be aware of their children’s swimming capabilities as well as their knowledge of how to be safe around water before summer beach and pool season arrives. Water wings and other floatation devices are no substitute and should not be relied on to keep kids who don¹t know how to swim safe.

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WITH SUMMER APPROACHING, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE RIGHT WATER SAFETY SKILLS.

Here is a basic guideline to help parents evaluate their children’s water safety skills. USSSA also reminds parents that enrolling their children in year-round swimming lessons is one of the first defenses in drowning prevention. Even if children can complete the following tasks, year-round lessons can help children maintain their swimming skills and build strength.

• Flip and Float. Any time a child enters a body of water unexpectedly, he or she should know to first reach the surface then flip onto his or her back and float until help arrives.

• Find the Side. If your child accidentally falls into a pool, he or she should know how to swim to the side and either pull him or herself out of the water or move along the wall to the stairs where they can safely exit.

• Do a Clothes Test. Children might be successful swimmers in their goggles and swimsuit, but if you have a backyard pool there could be a situation where your child falls into the pool fully clothed.To help your

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henever I used to picture vacations, I would typically think of relaxation, luxury, sunny beaches, white sand, and admittedly, those cliché frozen drinks with the little umbrellas on top. Now that I have children, I have to tack the word “family” onto my vacations and a new set of images come to mind— tantrums on airplanes, toddlers wandering off in crowded amusement parks, potty breaks in public restrooms. No longer does a vacation conjure thoughts of feet in the sand and drinks in the hand.

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When you choose to travel with kids, it isn’t likely to be a very relaxing or luxurious experience but it can certainly still be an enjoyable one. Like most things involving children, the key is in careful preparation. So I’ve consulted my best-traveled mom friends and put together some tips for avoiding disasters and making family vacations easier (and even fun) for everyone.

VACATIONS SHOULD BE RELAXING. WITH CAREFUL PLANNING, YOUR FAMILY VACATION CAN BE FUN FOR EVERYONE.

1. Pack Smart. Ziploc bags are a traveler’s best friend. Pick out entire outfit ensembles—accessories, socks and all—and place them in labeled, individual Ziploc bags for each day of the vacation. Getting everyone dressed will be a snap. I also use Ziploc bags to hold anything that can bust open in a suitcase, a trick I learned the hard way after the tragic loss of my favorite shirt to an opened bottle of oily hair serum.

It’s all in the delivery. Hauling your children out of the airport is hard enough without having to haul a hundred pounds of luggage along with them. Reduce your chances of accidentally leaving behind a suitcase by arranging to have your luggage delivered right to your hotel. You can order other things to be delivered in advance as well: cases of water, baby wipes, snacks, etc.

Baby proof. I once witnessed a woman frantically chasing her toddler down a hotel hallway after the child had easily opened the door and wandered out on his own. I swear, it wasn’t me! But don’t let it be you, either. Bring door locks (the adhesive kind), outlet covers, and whatever else you need to secure the room and keep the kiddies safe.

2. Raid the medicine cabinet. Pack Motrin, Tylenol, and a good thermometer, because you can’t stop someone from sneezing into your child’s waffle cone, but you can treat a spiking fever with the right medicine. Pack Children’s Benadryl as well (trying new stuff is fun, but full-body rashes are not). If your child is prone to motion sickness, you might want to purchase some Kids’ Dramamine.

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When you finish raiding your medicine cabinet, go purchase some travel insurance. You probably (hopefully) won’t need it, but it’s NEVER a waste of money when little virus-mongers, um, I mean children, are involved.

3. Avoid unpleasant plane rides and road trips. Bring a baby carrier.

Even if you’re not usually the type to rock a Baby Bjorn, you’ll want to take one along on the plane to allow you some hands-free time (read: not stuck holding a squirmy infant the entire flight).

Protect little ears. Giving the baby a bottle during takeoff and landing will keep their little ears from popping. Older kids (and adults) can chew gum.

Keep them busy. Download some new apps on the kids’ tablets and wait until you’re on the road or in the air to let them play. Portable DVD players are a must-have for car trips, plane rides, and hotel rooms. Travel easels are great too; your little artist will have a place to store crayons and coloring books as well as a table to lean on while playing. Small books and sticker sheets will occupy their time for a little while too.

Bring blankets, pillows, and favorite lovies. Anything that will promote sleeping children! If your infant falls asleep in a carseat, check the straps, head positioner, and other equipment to be sure the baby’s air supply is unrestricted. This is good advice for when baby sleeps in the swing, bouncer, sling, or stroller, too.

Leave at bedtime. Children are on their best behavior when they are asleep, so leave after the sun goes down. Our last family road trip was so peaceful my husband and I felt like we were on a romantic date. The

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kids were asleep, the radio was turned low, the night sky was clear and beautiful, and we sipped coffee and talked for three, whole, uninterrupted hours. This tip is only good for parents who are not so sleep deprived themselves that they are at risk of nodding off when the car gets quiet or the road uneventful. If this does describe you, consider leaving whenever the kids are likely to nap for a while instead.

Fill the tank. Start with a full tank and don’t stop until it’s absolutely necessary. We all know what happens to sleeping children when the car comes to a complete stop.“ARE WE THERE YET???”

4. Prevent dining-out disasters: The early bird gets the worm. And the early diners get the empty restaurant. The crowds pile in around 6 p.m. in most restaurants. If you get there early enough, no one will be around to complain that your child is belting out the SpongeBob theme song at the top of her lungs during dinner.

Rent a hotel room with a kitchen. At least make sure there is a refrigerator. Upon arrival, locate the nearest supermarket and stock up on breakfast food, snacks, milk, juice and anything else your family might need. There is no reason to have every meal in a restaurant.

5. Enjoy yourself. Seriously, enjoy yourself.

Family vacations won’t always feel very “vacation-like” to you, but they’re a welcome break from the bills, work, laundry, cooking, errands, homework, doctor’s appointments, and everything else that occupies your everyday life. They’re also an opportunity to create new, lasting memories with your family.

Whichever adventure you choose to pursue together, it’s likely to be an experience that you and, more importantly your children, will never forget. So try not to get caught up in all of the frustrating moments, as frequently as they might occur.

Because when you’re back home, elbowsdeep in dirty dishes and laundry, the last thing on your mind will be how many potty breaks or meltdowns you stopped for on the way to Disney. More likely, you’ll find yourself daydreaming of the priceless moment your kids met their favorite Disney character.

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By Jeannine Cintron, a blogger and Staten Island mother of two. Follow her adventures in parenting at highchairsandheadaches.com.

For the unabridged version of this article, visit PinkPangea.com, the community for women who love to travel.

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GOOD SPORTS

by Joe LoVerde

The “Rudy” Way The film “Rudy” — about an undersized, academically challenged young man who, against all odds, realizes his dream of playing football for the University of Notre Dame — is recognized as one of the top sports movies ever.

It’s a story about never giving up in spite of seemingly insurmountable obstacles: Rudy didn’t have the grades to be accepted by the university and suffered from dyslexia; and even if he were accepted, he was just 5-foot-6 and 165 pounds. How could he make the storied Irish football team as a walk-on?

But through sheer refusal to quit on his dream, he achieves it, actually plays in a game and ends his career by being carried off the Notre Dame field to the cheers, “Rudy! Rudy!”

I cry every time I watch it.

Today, the man on whom the movie is based — Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger — is a sports parent like so many of the rest of us and shares many of our concerns. Now 66, he lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Cheryl, and children Jessica, 16, and Danny, 13.

While Jessica is into the performing arts, Danny plays sports — lacrosse, soccer and hockey. And Ruettiger said that Danny’s involvement has reinforced his belief that coaches can make or break a child’s sports experience.

“Kids never forget their coaches,” said Ruettiger, who today is a motivational speaker. “They will always remember how they were treated — whether that coach encouraged them to be better or encouraged them to quit.”

Ruettiger added that, in fact, he sometimes finds himself having to undo the damage caused by a coach’s unfortunate words.

“There is a right way of talking to kids,” Ruettiger said. “I had to explain to Danny just last night that he’s not a ball hog; that he doesn’t stink — that he wouldn’t have scored two goals if he stunk.”

A better way for the coach to get what he wanted from Danny, Ruettiger said, would have been to explain the benefits of passing.

“Kids will burn out real fast if all they get is negative reinforcement,” he said.

One of the worst things a youth coach can do, he said, is to put limits on what his players can achieve.

“If you say to a kid, ‘You can’t catch,’ the kid will believe he can’t catch,” Ruettiger said.

And so will his teammates.

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“Kids repeat what their coaches say,” Ruettiger said. “If the coach says Johnny’s not good, that he can’t hit, the kids think it’s OK to say that. So now you don’t only have the coach telling Johnny he can’t hit, but his teammates tell him, too.”

Ruettiger is a proponent of keeping the games fun. Play as many

different sports as you want and avoid specialization. That’s why he won’t allow his son to participate in any travel programs yet.

“Coaches see a kid with talent and try to convince parents that the kid needs to play on a travel team,” Rudy said. “The coaches tell the parents that their kids won’t get a college scholarship unless they travel — at 10 years old!”

Overemphasis on a sport at such a young age can be harmful to a child, he said, but he added that too much emphasis on school could be equally harmful.

“Focusing on just one thing hurts a child,” he said. “Sports, homework and social life need to be balanced.”

And too many parents don’t see that, Ruettiger has observed.

“We’re over parenting and overreaching,” he said. “Everybody is living through their kids.”

Ruettiger’s website, Rudy45.com, includes a number of tools — including a coach’s certification program — that parents and coaches can utilize to help kids get the most out of their sports experience and also realize their full potential.

“I call it the Rudy way,” he said.

Ruettiger, of course, is an example of doing things the Rudy way. He got into Notre Dame after some time in junior college despite having dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. Then he convinced the Irish coaches that he deserved a walk-on spot on the football team.

“I should have quit Notre Dame football many times,” he said.

He showed the same dogged determination in the 10 years it took him to find someone to make his movie. And while he admits that not everything happened as was depicted in the movie — for instance, only one player asked coach Dan Devine to let Ruettiger dress in his place for the final game — it’s the message of the movie that matters most.

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Ruettiger feels every kid can be a Rudy.

“It’s about not quitting when days look the darkest,” he said. “Staying in the game.

“I was looking for one shot, and when it came I was ready. That’s the message of the movie. And it’s a message that can help all kids.”

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ach year there are over 46 million youth athletes participating in team sports. Of that number, 1.3 million of these athletes will suffer a sports injury, which translates into one ER or Urgent Care visit every 25 seconds.

While football remains the largest contributor to these injuries, spring sports (baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis, field hockey and golf ) bring about a significant number of sports injuries due to impact and overuse.

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While some of these injuries are obvious, not all of them are easy to spot. In many instances, youth athletes will hide the injury or even “play through it” for fear of missed playing time or losing recruiting and scholarship opportunities. According to a recent study, 52% of youth KNOWING THE WARNING SIGNS OF A POTENTIAL INJURY athletes admitted to playing CAN HELP IN RECEIVING PROPER CARE. through injury and 42% have Dr. Korn suggests that parents monitor for warning signs both on admitted to concealing an injury after it has occurred. “With the the field and after the game, if an injury is suspected. “There are amount of money and opportunity available for professional obvious signs of injury and more subtle signs. For instance, if you athletes, it is not hard to see why youth athletes would try to ignore notice your child is using the opposite arm when picking things up or conceal injuries,” says Dr. Robert Korn, a former ER Director and or eating, it may be a sign of avoidance due to pain in the other now Medical Director for GoHealth Urgent Care on Staten Island. extremity. It is important to seek an immediate diagnosis if an “For parents, this can be a very concerning trend as the long-term athlete exhibits any signs of injury. ” effects of playing through injury can be far more severe than temporary pain.”

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The decision of whether or not to bring a pet into a home is a complicated one that parents would be wise to give ample consideration before making their final decision. The following are a few factors parents can consider when deciding if now is the right time to bring a pet into their household.

Finances. Money is often overlooked when deciding whether or not to bring a pet into a home, but pets can be expensive, and the potential cost must be fully explored. Pet adoption fees are often negligible, but families who prefer a purebred dog can expect to spend considerably more money than they would if they were to adopt a mixed-breed dog. Similarly, a pedigreed cat is likely to cost more than a cat adopted from a shelter. But those initial fees are only a small part of the expenses associated with pet ownership. Medical costs, including routine veterinary visits and medication, pet insurance, food, and grooming costs can add up, so families already working on thin budgets might find it's not financially prudent to bring a pet into their home until their finances stabilize.

Families who travel a lot also must consider the cost of sheltering the animal when they are out of town, while renters should determine if bringing a pet into a home will incur a higher rental deposit or if the animal is likely to cause damage (as puppies and kittens tend to do) that will ultimately cost them money when they move out of their rental.

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Time. Since some pets require more attention than others, families should consider just how much time they have to devote to pet ownership.

Dogs tend to need the most attention among the more popular household pets, so families whose schedules are already full may find that pets who don't need so much attention fit their lifestyle better. For example, cats don't need to go for daily walks and tend to be more independent than canines, making them ideal pets for on-thego families.When deciding if a pet is right for your

family, give heavy consideration to how much time your family spends at home, and if you decide to adopt a pet, choose one that won't be negatively affected by your schedules.

Demeanor. Parents should consider both their own demeanor, their kids' demeanors, and the demeanor of the pet they are thinking of adopting. Dogs have their individual idiosyncrasies, but breeds tend to exhibit similar behaviors. Labrador retrievers, for example, tend to be active and energetic, while a typical English bulldog might be more laid-back and less prone to running around. Active families who enjoy spending time outdoors might prefer a more active dog, while families who enjoy relaxing at home might want a dog that's equally comfortable lounging around the house.

When considering cats, families should speak with a professional, be it a veterinarian or a representative at the local animal shelter, about the demeanors of different breeds to ensure they make the best decision. Parents of young children likely want a cat who's playful as opposed to one who is likely to be standoffish with curious kids.

Allergy. If anyone in your family has allergies or sensitivity issues, speak with your doctor before adding a pet to the family. Some species, or even breeds within species, are more prone to aggravate allergies than others. Testing can be done to determine if certain fur, dander, feathers, saliva, or other elements are likely to provoke a reaction.

Future. Parents whose careers are stable might make better pet owners than those looking to change careers. An unfortunate side effect of the recession that began in 2008 was that many families were forced to relocate when one or both parents lost their jobs but found opportunities elsewhere. Upon moving, these families realized the family pet could not make the trip, which led to shelters being flooded with homeless pets. If your family's future is in question, delay adopting or buying a pet until your situation is more stable. If all is well in your career and your family is firmly entrenched in your community, then now might be a great time to bring a pet into your home.

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PLAYFUL WAYS TO EXPLORE DANCE WITH YOUR CHILD

hildren are born to move. The process of achieving mobility drives them at first. Movement is further used to express thoughts and feelings, especially before words become plentiful. Primed to be in motion throughout their day, toddlers and preschoolers naturally learn by doing. The feeling of pure joy might be the only motivation needed for moving.

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forms. Opportunities to dance are usually found in private studios and are less often integrated into preschool and kindergarten programs.

To fill the gap, why not create a dance venue in your own home?

It is the natural place to start. Whether you have a background in dance or not, guiding your young child’s motion is easier than you think. You don’t even have to call it “dance.”

This natural state of motion makes early childhood an opportune time to use dance to enhance the young child’s insistent impulse to move. In Standards for Dance in Early Childhood, The National Dance Education Organization states, “Dance is a natural method for learning and a basic form of cultural expression. Children learn movement patterns as readily as they learn language.”

Both parent and child have the opportunity to learn by exploring some basic dance and movement principles. Lead by example and flex your own creative muscle while moving beyond your comfort zone. Children are not the only ones who are designed to keep moving.

Despite the natural fit, creative dance has yet to find a consistent foothold in early childhood education programs. The National Dance Education Organization explains, “…while our educational systems for early childhood include drawing and singing, they often neglect to include dance.” Society at large, teachers, and parents are generally less familiar with dance than with other art

Start with rhyming games. Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake baker’s man, Bake me a cake as fast as you can… As you share the timeless nursery rhymes that have been passed down from generation to generation, notice how each one has a rhythm, often with prescribed movements, that engage your young child’s attention and imagination. The silly songs remind you to laugh with your little ones. Little did you know that

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rhyming songs build memory capacity and help form a foundation for future literacy. Most importantly, rhyming is fun with giggles and tickles galore.

Follow the leader. Lead your child through the kitchen, around the sofa, and through the hallway.

Walk, tip toe, slither, and slide your way through the house. Sing a little song or click and clack two spoons together to create sound effects that you make up to go with the traveling steps.

Copycat. Copy facial expressions first and expand from there. The possibilities are endless especially since young children learn primarily by imitation. As parents explore their own expressive capabilities, young children receive implicit permission to give full expressions of their own.

Follow the image in the mirror. Is your child at a developmental stage where he or she can follow your movement as if following a mirror image? This takes concentration. You are creating an opportunity for your child to develop observational skills and expand peripheral vision at the same time.

Tell a story. Dances can tell stories. Without words, how would you dance the tale of Little Red Riding Hood? Your child can dance while you tell or read the story.

As your children grow, your dances together will evolve.

Movement and dance opportunities could become part of your child’s educational program. A search in your community will likely reveal a variety of dance disciplines and performance opportunities to choose from. Some children may actively follow the impulse to pursue dance study as an expressive vehicle and as an art form.

All children can benefit from an early foundation in dance as a basis for preparing both body and mind for learning. In How the Arts Develop the Young Brain, consultant in educational neuroscience, David A. Sousa explains, “During the brain’s early years, neural connections are being made at a rapid rate. Much of what young children do as play – singing, drawing, dancing – are natural forms of art. These activities engage all the senses and wire the brain for successful learning.”

A key to cultivating the freedom to move and for sharing memorable experiences with your children is to employ dance as an active force in your home. Some of the best dances happen in the kitchen. Music has the power to bring family members together and dancing has a way of making all the chores that much lighter. Pass out the dishtowels, put on your apron, turn up the music, and give us your best moves.

By Diane Turner Maller, a freelance writer who holds an MS in Dance from the University of Oregon.

She has pursued her love of dance through performance, teaching, and an enduring enjoyment of social dancing with family and friends.

Get a rhythm. Provide rhythms for your child to copy. Soon you will be the one who is trying to keep up with your child’s convoluted manifesto. Then, bring it back down to simpler, countable rhythms. Rhythm sticks are inexpensive and may be available at your local toy store. Music books are plentiful to refresh and inform your own sense of rhythm.

Make shapes. Move to recorded music or beat a rhythm until it is time to “freeze” and make a shape. Notice something about the shapes after the fact. Strong, soft, tall, wide, curved, sharp angles are all qualities that help define shapes.

Your child may have a definite idea of “Who am I” when he stops to make a shape.

Move like an animal. How does a cat move? What about a cougar? Your kids are playing like this already.

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GROWING UP ONLINE

by Carolyn Jabs

How Social Media Can Shape a Girl’s Body Image Raising a daughter who’s happy in her own skin isn’t easy. For years, parents have worried about the unrealistic way women are depicted in media, advertising, pop culture, and even video games. Many try to counter this influence by pointing out to their daughters that commercial images of women are often manipulated by people hoping to make a profit. (Excellent information about the connection between traditional media and body image is widely available online. Check out the research at geenadavisinstitute.org, the infographics at representationproject.org, and the interactive game at mypopstudio.com.)

Social media poses different challenges, largely because girls themselves are creating and commenting on their own images. This gives them tremendous power—and makes them hugely vulnerable. On platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter, appearance can become a competitive sport as girls vie for emoji, likes, and followers.

Selfies in particular push girls to compare themselves with peers at their prettiest, and it doesn’t take long to figure out that the fastest way to get more likes is to be thin, skilled with make-up, dressed in revealing clothing, or positioned in provocative pose. A recent survey by Common Sense Media found that, among teens who post online, 35% are worried about being tagged in unattractive photos, 27% feel anxious about their appearance in posted photos, and a quarter take it personally when their photos are ignored.

Parents may not be able to dominate the conversations about appearance that are going on in social media, but they can and should comment. Girls need to hear from mothers who have come to terms with their own body issues and fathers who appreciate women for more than their faces and figures. Here are some things to keep in mind: Don’t dismiss. For better or worse, people do make judgments about each other based on how they present themselves physically, so your daughter’s concerns about how she looks are valid. And for girls who constantly see images that have been filtered and Photoshopped to match an ideal, the curves and pimples of puberty can feel like a crisis.

Parents cannot change the prevailing culture, but you can help your daughter think clearly about two things. First, how much will she allow herself to be influenced by what others think about her looks? Encourage her not to give power to those who don’t deserve it. Second, how will she evaluate others? Help her understand that other, less visible qualities— integrity, intelligence, sense of humor, compassion—are more important than appearance.

Be aware of the awful. Yes, there really are pro anorexia (pro-ana) and thinspiration (thinspo) websites that encourage girls to starve themselves and praise them when they post emaciated photos. Yes, girls post “Am I

pretty?” videos on YouTube and, perhaps unsurprisingly, attract the attention of trolls. Yes, there are apps like Hot or Not that exist simply to rate the physical attractiveness of users. Although many girls are turned off by these sites, others are susceptible to their appeal.

Point out possibilities. Social media gives girls more opportunities to find allies who will encourage them to be themselves, without conforming to other people’s ideas about how they should look. Some girls, for example, post what they call “uglyselfies,” unadorned photos of them that mock conventional ideas about beauty. Others post photos that emphasize accomplishments or insights instead of appearance. Girls can also follow female celebrities like Lorde and Emma Watson who have been outspoken about the way representations of women are manipulated and exploited.

Critique photos. A photo can capture a “real” moment or it can be a performance. Talk to your daughter about how she chooses the photos she decides to post online. What is she trying to express about herself? What kinds of editing techniques does she use and why? What kind of feedback does she hope to get? How will she feel if people misunderstand what she is trying to communicate?

You can ask similar questions about the photos her friends post online. Do specific photos capture what she likes about her friend or their relationship? Do other photos make her uncomfortable?

Filter feedback. Teens long for feedback from peers—as long as it is positive. Negative comments can be crushing, so parents need to help children develop defenses. Rather than accepting hostile or cruel comments as objectively “true,” teach kids to understand them as a reflection of the other person’s state of mind. People who are happy with themselves don’t feel the need to attack others.

Encourage your child to be constructive in her own comments— supporting and encouraging other girls instead of tearing them down.

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Get real. Positive role models have an enormous effect on kids.

Be sure your daughter knows plenty of real life women who are comfortable with themselves. Surround her with female role models—grandmas and aunts, teachers and coaches, your own colleagues and friends. Talk about the accomplishments of these women and the qualities you admire in them.

Although it may not seem that way in adolescence, appearance is only a fraction of a girl’s identity. You can mitigate the impact of social media by talking often about all the other things you value about your daughter. Help her find activities she enjoys and people who appreciate her for who she is. Model a lifestyle that includes a balanced approach to eating and exercise. Most of all, create a family environment in which every member is respected for who they are and what they can do rather than how they happen to look on any given day.

By Carolyn Jabs, M.A., who raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has written Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses conflict. Other columns are available at www.growing-up-online.com. @ Copyright, 2015. Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved.

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Does Your Child Have A Disability or Special Health Care Needs?

You are not alone! “We care, we’ve been there.”

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Fun and Free Memory Makers Whether babysitting or visiting the grandkids this summer, here are a few simple and interactive ways to make your time together light and easy and memorable too!

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1. Recycled fun. When my grandson was 10 months, his favorite toy was a half-empty water bottle. It rattled, squished, and entertained him. Make a simple dollhouse or a barn out of shoeboxes; use milk jugs to make birdfeeders and paper towel rolls to make anything from a glitter bracelet to giraffes. Check out Pinterest for ideas. Simply type in an idea such as “paper towel roll crafts for kids.”

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2. Play some old-fashioned card games with the kids. Start with Old Maid and War and graduate to Rummy and Poker. If nothing else, they’ll think of you when they are old enough for a casino. Show them how to have fun without a screen.

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4. Start a special collection to share. Rocks, coins, shells from the beach.

Decorate a special box to store everything.

5. With older kids, try Geocaching, a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Check out locations on the internet. If you are not comfortable with that level of technology, go on a simple nature walk, pointing out bugs, trees, birds, and butterflies. Bring binoculars.

6. Print photos from the phone or computer and organize family photos in an album to give them or to keep at your home. This is also the perfect opportunity to share your own family recollections.

7. Introduce the children to our music through Karaoke and YouTube videos. How else will they learn about The Who and The Beatles?

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8. Borrow some mysteries or classics from the library and take turns reading to each other. With younger children, borrow stacks of picture books and go through them all until you find some favorites. Then they can be borrowed again.

9. Go to a museum exhibit you've never seen. The more unknown to both of you, the better. Staten Island is home to Tibetan, Photography, Italian American, Early American, and African American Museums among others.

10.Find volunteer opportunities and use this time to introduce kids to the value of helping others less fortunate. Lead by example.

Ideas for how spend time with your grandchildren are as never-ending as the pleasure of your shared moments together. Just remember to keep the activity focused on the child—and having fun with each other.

Sometimes grandchildren could take the lead on coming up with ideas.

After all, you are never too old to learn new things!

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WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS’ ARTWORK hildren are such wonderful little artists, aren’t they? Their creations are bright, colorful, and always one-of-a-kind, and the way they smile when proudly displaying their latest work of art is truly one of parenthood’s greatest joys.

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Here are some creative ideas for your kids’ artwork that will make their best projects even more special – while saving you a ton of space at the same time. Go to siparent.com/what-to-do-with-kids-artwork to link any of the websites mentioned.

Coffee table book. Scan or take pictures of your favorite artwork and order a keepsake book. You can add pictures of your kids to make it even more personal. Most picture sharing websites, like Shutterfly and Snapfish, will do this for a reasonable price.

Digital frame. Simply upload the scanned artwork to a digital picture frame and display an ongoing slideshow anywhere in your home or office.

Jewelry. Turn your kids’ art into art for your body.

Create a necklace, charm bracelet, or even earrings that you or your child can show off for years to come.

KidzCanDesign and Formia Design are popular websites that will do this.

String a clothesline. Run a strand or two of clothesline across a wall and secure projects of all shapes and sizes with clothespins. This is a great way to decorate kids’ bedrooms or playrooms.

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Clipboard gallery. Neatly affix a series of clipboards to the wall in a square or rectangular shape, spacing them apart equally. Then clip the kids’ most recent artwork to each one, easily switching projects out for new favorites every few months.

Start a blog. Start your own website using Wordpress or another free blogging platform where you can post the kids artwork every day.

You can email your “blog” posts to friends or family whenever you upload new artwork.

Stuffed animals or plushes. Forget that old teddy bear – now you can turn your kids’ creations into an friendly stuffed animal to snuggle with every night. Go to budsies.com or Child’sOwnStudio.com to make your plush.

Create a photo album. You probably have a bunch of photo albums already, so why not create one just for artwork? Scan pictures of the art and print or order the photos, then slide each photo into an album. Record the child’s name and age under each photo and store with your other photo albums as a precious keepsake.

Bulletin board. This is arguably the easiest way to display artwork. Pin art projects to the bulletin board, then switch out the old stuff for new as the year goes by.

Floating frames. A floating frame will allow you to display images between clear sheets of glass or acrylic. Hang the fames on the wall and create an elegant mini gallery of artwork that can be changed often and easily.

Explore picture sharing websites for new ideas. Many picture sharing websites offer a variety of unconventional methods for displaying pictures. You can turn your kids’ artwork into fridge magnets, coffee mugs, key chains, mouse pads, blankets, calendars, canvas photos, clothing, pillows, cell phone cases and more.

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Shadowbox. Not all artwork is flat or can be scanned on a home printer. Purchase a shadow box picture frame for three-dimensional projects to display on a wall or shelf.

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Do’s for a productive summer Bring your children up to grade level in every subject through your efforts or outside help from tutors, learning centers or summer school.

Have a daily family reading half-hour where everyone gathers in one room and reads. No discussion is necessary. However, it can be fun if several family members read the same books and/or magazines and talk about them. For example, think of the different perspectives you and your children might have on articles in People magazine.

Make summer a skill-building time for such non-academic activities as sports, music, dance, cooking, knitting, photography and whatever else interests your children. Gaining skills in any of these areas will help children build confidence in their abilities. This is especially important if your children are not academic superstars.

Plan a variety of family-oriented activities, such as weekend hikes or biking outings, game nights, picnics, visits to historical sights and colleges and attendance at sporting events and musical performances.

Have daily household jobs for every child that will contribute meaningfully to the running of the house.

Don'ts for a productive summer

Let your children eat a steady diet of unhealthy foods.

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Parents: Your goal is for your children to have a happy and healthy summer. We have some suggestions based on the fact that an alarming number of children in grades K through 12 are gaining more weight and falling further behind in academic achievement during the summer. You certainly don't want this to happen to your children. Our list of dos and don'ts for a productive summer will help you do this.

Let your children avoid fairly vigorous daily physical activity.

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Let your children spend too much of their time on media entertainment, including TV, video games, Facebook and Twitter.

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Criticizing Teacher’s Policy Question: My daughter's second-grade teacher deducted points or threw homework away when the children forgot their names or handed it in late. I feel that these methods were inappropriate and discouraged young children from doing their homework. I think it would have been wiser for her to support the students for the work that they did outside of the classroom.

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Answer: In the first place, there is considerable disagreement among educators about the value of children in the early grades having any homework at all, as it doesn't seem to correlate very highly with how well they do in school. At this level, the main purpose of homework is to get students in the habit of doing homework. This obviously includes handing their work in on time. Plus, homework can serve as a reinforcement of what they are learning in school, especially in reading and math.

Don't criticize this teacher for wanting to have children turn their work in on time, because the sooner they learn to do this, the better. Admittedly, we don't like to see the teacher throw out late work or nameless papers, as it can certainly be discouraging to such young students. At the same time, you can obviously help your child avoid this discouragement in the future by helping her create a checklist of what she needs to do before handing in her homework.

How to Support Creativity Question: How can I help my child become more creative? - For Creativity Answer: Fostering creativity in children is important. You can start by giving your child an ordinary household item such as a stick, paper clip or bottle and asking him or her to imagine other ways that it can be used. For example, a plastic bottle could be a vase, a bowling pin or a terrarium.

Drawing is another way to explore creativity. Draw a straight or curvy line on a piece of paper and have your child turn it into a familiar object. Give your child a page of circles drawn to different sizes.

Have the child see how many objects can be depicted by adding elements to each circle.

Parents should send questions to dearteacher@dearteacher.com or ask them on the columnists’ website at www.dearteacher.com.

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Turn down the water heater. Young children are susceptible to burns from hot water, even if that water temperature is perfectly fine for the rest of the family. The Mayo Clinic recommends setting the temperature on the hot water heater to below 120 F and installing anti-scalding devices on bathtubs and showerheads.

Installing childproof locks on cupboards and drawers can be an effective deterrent to curious babies, but parents should never underestimate just how inquisitive some youngsters can be. Knives, household cleaners, and scissors are just a few items that should be stored well beyond kids' reach.

Remove magnets from the refrigerator. Small magnets on a refrigerator often fall off when doors are

Kayla Oseguera: Get down on the floor at their level and look around. Are outlets covered? Furniture secured to the wall?

Cords out of reach or protected? What looks perfect for climbing? Gates blocking dangerous areas like stairs, bathrooms, kitchen, or laundry/utility rooms? Remember no room will ever be completely baby proof so please don't leave very small children unattended.

Salvatore Gambino: After charging phone unplug chargers; electric is running through them. {Young children} like biting on things.

Lisa Stewart Urrutia: Do it before you think you need to! Otherwise you'll find yourself running to Babies R Us at 9pm when baby is asleep like I did!

Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is a great moment for parents. But as a child settles into his or her new home, parents look around that home and see less "home" and more "hazard." The following are just a handful of the many ways parents can make their homes safer.

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open or closed. Babies or toddlers can easily find such magnets, which then become a choking hazard or a threat to a child’s gastrointestinal system.

The round dime-sized batteries powering so many toys and devices can do a lot of damage in the hands of a small child. Resembling a small coin, they can easily lodge in the esophagus, nose, or ear. In addition, due to a chemical reaction, button batteries have the potential to do serious damage in a very short period of time, even cause death. Enter the National Battery Ingestion Hotline (202-625-3333) into your phone for quick access.

Secure flat-screen televisions and furniture. Such televisions should be mounted to the wall or kept high off the ground where kids can't reach them. Large furniture, particularly tall pieces, should always be firmly secured to the wall to prevent tipping.

Keep cribs away from the window. Cribs should never be kept near a window, where cords hanging from blinds present a strangulation hazard. In addition, cribs located too close to a window can expose babies to the elements, potentially upsetting their rest and making them susceptible to sunburn.

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“A Lifeline for a Lifetime” Serving Staten Island Residents of All Ages Who Are Developmentally Challenged • Clinical outpatient services including diagnosis, treatment, specialized therapies, and supportive services for children and their families • Comprehensive CPSE evaluations • Saturday socialization groups for children with autism • Parent partnership in all programs Preschool Inclusion Classes at Head Start

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GIGI’S WORLD

by Giavanna and Gina Schrecker

An Interview With My Dad I decided to pretend I was mommy for a moment and interview my dad like a real reporter for my last Father’s Day column. He deserves all the attention because he takes very good care of us. He loves us very much and would do anything for us.

Here it goes…

My Daddy’s favorite foods are definitely roast beef and my stuffed shells. (I love to cook, which makes him very, very happy!) Side note: As I was interviewing him for this column, even though most of the questions weren’t about food, he mostly answered “roast beef” for each one – even his favorite color (which is blue). He’s silly like that.

Anyway, my Dad’s favorite sandwich – really – is also roast beef (what a surprise!). My Dad’s favorite ice cream flavor is pistachio, cake flavor is vanilla, and cookie is Mega Stuffed Oreo (don’t try to give him regular Oreos, he’ll be insulted!). Oh, and his favorite flavor of bacon (yes, we’re connoisseurs of all types of bacon) is garlic bacon.

Dad’s favorite TV show is Sons of Anarchy. He has a bunch of the show’s character figures in his man cave and a ton of shirts with the logo on them. His favorite superheroes are the Hulk and Superman.

And his favorite animal is the manatee because he likes the way it sounds.

My dad’s favorite hobby is reading – he loves to read and does it every day. He reads in his big armchair as soon as he gets home until dinner. Then he reads until we have to go to bed, at which point he goes in the basement to watch Sons of Anarchy (notice the pattern?).

I tell you, he must read at least 500 pages a day. Most of the books I read don’t even make to 450!

My dad is a union ironworker and has worked on a bunch of buildings and bridges. Right now, he is working on the Bayonne Bridge, which is really scary because sometimes he text-messages my mom pictures of where he is. He works under the bridge in a steel basket with two wire cables and two buttons that go up and down. I don’t think I could ever be as brave as he is.

If you knew him, you’d know that my dad is really funny and loves to laugh. He tells the best jokes and makes the best comments. He dances really funny and is the best tickler. He always tries to cheer us up with his jokes when we’re upset, and it usually works.

It was fun to run through some “interview questions” with my dad in order to honor him on this Father’s Day. Try it with yours – you’re sure to end up with a few giggles!

By Gigi Schrecker (with a little help from her mom, Gina LaGuardia-Schrecker, VP of Content Development for CareerCo). Since she was 4 months old, Gigi has been providing S.I. Parent readers with a kids'-eye perspective into life growing up on Staten Island.

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PLEASE NOTE: Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. We strongly suggest calling to confirm times, prices, ages, etc. before you attend.

MONDAY,JUNE 1

Blood Drive Richmond University Medical Center 718-818-1234 7:00 am • Free • Ages 16+ All Join In! Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 11:00 am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 11:00 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Pre-K Stories West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 11:15 am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby Space Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 11:45 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby and Me Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Teen Cafe Remixed New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 Wii Gaming Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 2:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Homework Club St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Picturebook Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-8 Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Read Aloud Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 4:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 5:00 pm • Free • Grades 1-6

Clay Day SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 2-10

Baby Space St. George Library 718-442-8560 10:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Teen Club New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 12-18

Baby Bounce Port Richmond Public Library 718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Voice of the People Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free with admission • All ages

La Leche Meeting Christ Church of New Brighton 347-432-1134 10:30 am • Free • Adults

Make Jewelry with Jennifer Jacobs Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 2:30 pm • Free • Ages 12-18

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 11:00 am • $5 • Ages 1-5

Wildlife Wednesdays The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 5+

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 718-982-6983 11:00 am • Free • All ages

Board Games South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free • All ages

Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 2:30 pm • Free • Grades 6+

After School Book Club Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 3:30 pm • Free • Grades 4-7

Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 3-5

Bookcraft Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 4-8

Free Reading Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:30 pm • Free • Grades Pre-K-3

Kids’ Activity St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 4-7

Free Math Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:30 pm • Free • Grades Pre-K-8

Family Storytime Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Read Aloud South Beach Library 718-816-5834 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

Picture Book Time/ Reading Aloud New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+

Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Family Story Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

Art Workshop Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Stories and Craft West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-8

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 5:30 pm • Free • All ages

Teen Movie West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:30 pm • Free • Ages 13-18

WEDNESDAY,JUNE 3 Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities Resource Fair Jewish Community Center 718-475-5200 3:00 am • Free • All ages Midweek Bird Walk Bucks Hollow 718-727-1135 10:00 am • Free • All ages Baby Time South Beach Library 718-816-5834 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-3

Evening Hike & Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 6:00 pm • Free • All ages

THURSDAY,JUNE 4

Toddler Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 11:00 am • $5 • Ages 1-5 Baby & Me Tottenville Library

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718-984-0945 11:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint Day SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 2-10

Behind the Scenes at the Museum Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free • All ages

A Helluva Choir Noble Maritime Collection 718-447-6490 1:30 pm • Free • All ages

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!

Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 2+

CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 718-447-6490 2:00 pm • Free • All ages

Homework Club St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Seeds Under the Spotlight High Rock Park 718-667-2165 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 8+

Kiddie Tech Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 2:30 pm • Free • Grades 6+

Read Aloud and Craft Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

CARNIVAL & SCIENCE SPECTACULAR

The Art of Mime performance South Beach Library 718-816-5834 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, June 6 SI Children’s Museum 1-4:00pm $15 All ages 718-273-2060 statenislandkids.org

The annual fundraising event will incorporate all of the traditional features of old-fashioned carnival fun with educational elements of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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Lego Club West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:00 pm • Free Ages 5-12

FRIDAY,JUNE 5 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 10:30 am • Free Ages 0-1.5

Toddler Time Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 10:30 am • Free Ages 1.5-5 Toddler Time Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 11:00 am • Free • Ages 0-3 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 11:30 am • Free • Ages 3-5

The Story Museum Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 11:30 am • $3 • Ages 0-5 Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4 • All ages Kidz Cook SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 2, 3, & 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 2-10 Light, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free with admission • All ages Friday Hikes Clay Pit Ponds 718-967-1976 3:00 pm • Free • All ages Fun Fridays: Stories and a Craft Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 4+ Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Wii Time South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free • All ages Reading Aloud Richmondtown Library 718-668-0413 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+

SATURDAY,JUNE 6

It’s My Park Day Westerleigh Park 718-442-0336 8:00 am • Free • All ages Now That’s Italian Garibaldi-Meucci Museum 718-442-1608 8:00 am • $5 • All ages Indoor & Outdoor Flea Markets Zion Lutheran Preschool 718-981-3623 9:30 am • Free • All ages Bank of America Museums On Us Staten Island Museum 718-727-1135 10:00 am • Free • All ages Forest Fairytales Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 10:30 am • Free • Ages 3+

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Free Reading Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 11:00 am • Free • Grades Pre-K-3 Free Math Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 11:00 am • Free • Grades Pre-K-8 Basic Canoeing Willowbrook Park 718-698-2186 11:00 am • Free • Ages 8+ Science Saturdays Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 11:00 am • Free • Ages 4-12 Kayaking Kayak Staten Island kayakstatenisland.org 12:00 pm • Free • All ages Family Fun Day- Annadale Richmond County Savings Bank - Annadale 718-490-5023 12:00 pm • Free • All ages

FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, June 6 12-5pm

Three Locations: Annadale- Richmond County Savings Bank Eltingville- Richmond County Savings Bank Great Kills- Train Station at Brower Court

Free family event featuring bouncy houses for kids, music, and more! Rain date June 7, noon-5pm.

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Family Fun Day- Eltingville Richmond County Savings Bank - Eltingville 718-490-5023 12:00 pm • Free • All ages

Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4 • All ages

Family Fun Day- Great Kills Great Kills Train Station 718-490-5023 12:00 pm • Free • All ages

Building the American Dream Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:00 pm • Free with admission • All ages

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Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611

“The Conference of the Birds” performance Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 2:30 pm • Free • All ages

12:00 pm • 10-35 • All ages Carnival & Science Spectacular SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:00 pm • $12 • All ages

MONDAY,JUNE 8

All Join In! Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 11:00 am • Free • Ages 2-4

Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4 • All ages

Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 11:00 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Free Family Films: Planes, Fire & Rescue New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • All ages

Pre-K Stories West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 11:15 am • Free • Ages 3-5

Knitting Hour South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:00 pm • Free • Adults

Baby Space Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 11:45 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Cinema Saturdays Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 3:00 pm • Free All ages Outdoor Explorium Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 3:00 pm • Free All ages

SUNDAY,JUNE 7 Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk Clove Lakes Park

212-639-9675 9:00 am • Free • All ages

Capt. Martin J. Egan, Jr. Annual 5K Memorial Run/Walk Midland Beach Promenade 718-966-9493 10:00 am • 0-25 • All ages Conservation Celebration Staten Island Zoo 718-442-3100 11:00 am • Free with admission • Ages 5+ Bank of America Museums On Us Staten Island Museum 718-727-1135 12:00 pm • Free • All ages

Baby and Me Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Teen Cafe Remixed New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 Wii Gaming Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 2:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Homework Club St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Picturebook Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-8 Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Read Aloud Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters New Dorp Library

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718-351-2977 4:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 5:00 pm • Free • Grades 1-6

TUESDAY,JUNE 9

Teen Minecraft Club West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 8:00 am • Free • Ages 13-18 Baby Space St. George Library 718-442-8560 10:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby Bounce Port Richmond Public Library 718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 11:00 am • $5 • Ages 1-5

MILES AND MILES OF MILESTONES Thursday, June 11 Thursday’s Child 7:00pm Free 718-980-1700

Thursday’s Child Parent Academy presents a free seminar: Miles and Miles of Milestones by Helen E. Murphy Ph.D. BCBA-D.

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Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 718-982-6983 11:00 am • Free • All ages Teen Advisory Group New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 The Sword in the Stone Play Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5+ Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 2:30 pm • Free • Grades 6+ Teen/Tween Sewing Workshop Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 10+ Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters: Pill Bug Investigation West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 8+ Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Free Reading Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:30 pm • Free • Grades Pre-K-3

WEDNESDAY,JUNE 10 Clay Day SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 2-10

Teen Advisory Group West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Voice of the People Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free with admission • All ages Wildlife Wednesdays The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 5+ Unlikely Heroes West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 4+ Board Games South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free • All ages After School Book Club Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 3:30 pm • Free • Grades 4-7 Bookcraft Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 4-8

Free Math Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:30 pm • Free • Grades Pre-K-8

Tween Activity St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free Ages 8-12

Read Aloud South Beach Library 718-816-5834 4:00 pm • Free All ages

Family Storytime Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Kiddie Game Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Picture Book Time/ Reading Aloud New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+ Family Story Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

Art Show Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

Presley and Melody presents: Superheroes and Story Songs Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 0-12

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 5:30 pm • Free • All ages

Wildlife at the Library Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

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Stories and Craft West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-8 Teen Movie West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:30 pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Evening Hike & Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 6:00 pm • Free • All ages FrogWatch USA Monthly Monitoring Session Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 8:00 pm • Free • Ages 8+

THURSDAY,JUNE 11

Preschool Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 10:30 am • Free • Ages 3-4 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children's Museum

FUNDRAISERS

Staten Islanders sure are a generous bunch!

There are tons of fundraisers around the Island starting this spring.

Go to siparent.com/fundraisers to get the latest info on local fundraising walks and charity events, and to learn ways to donate your time, energy, or resources to a worthy cause.

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718-273-2060 11:00 am • $5 • Ages 1-5 Miles and Miles of Milestones Thursday's Child 718-980-1700 7:00 pm • Free • Adults Baby & Me Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 11:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint Day SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 2-10 A Helluva Choir Noble Maritime Collection 718-447-6490 1:30 pm • Free • All ages Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 2:30 pm • Free • Grades 6+ Behind the Scenes at the Museum Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free • All ages Channel Your Inner Picasso West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 3:30 pm • Free Ages 7-12 Homework Club St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free Ages 5-12 Read Aloud and Craft Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 4:00 pm • Free All ages Lego Club West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Movies South Beach Library 718-816-5834 4:30 pm • Free • All ages

FRIDAY,JUNE 12

Preschool Storytime South Beach Library 718-816-5834 10:30 am • Free • Pre-K Preschool Time Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 10:30 am • Free • Ages 3-4

Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Time Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Toddler Time Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 11:30 am • Free • Ages 3-5 The Story Museum Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 11:30 am • $3 • Ages 0-5 Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4 • All ages Kidz Cook SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 2, 3, & 4:00 pm • Free Ages 2-10 Light, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free with admission • All ages Family Yoga Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 3:00 pm • Free • All ages Friday Hikes Clay Pit Ponds 718-967-1976 3:00 pm • Free • All ages Fun Fridays: Stories and a Craft Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 4+ Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Wii Time South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free • All ages Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters: Art Bots West New Brighton Library

Richmondtown Soccer Club is growing stronger every year.

Over 400 children, from ages 3 to 14, think it's the place to be to learn the game of Soccer. Richmondtown Soccer is dedicated to teaching kids about the world's most popular game, with an emphasis on good sportsmanship. Boys and girls from Pre-School to High School play with Richmondtown.

" S oc c e r i s a m a g i c a l g a m e . " - D avid Beckh am YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

“ W h e r e t e ac h i n g and lead in g by exam ple is the ONLY way t o c o a c h t h e g am e ”

Our Youth Development Academy is for children ages 3 & 4 years old. It's a perfect way to introduce your child to the game of soccer and also other children their own age.

Summer Join us on Saturday mornings at Miller Field where Clinics boys and girls learn the sport from the beginning.

Ages 4-8 Call for info

YOUTH TEAM REGISTRATION OPEN

Our youth teams ages 5 - 14 are always looking for new players.

Our experienced licensed coaches make learning the game fun and enjoyable.

Go to www.richmondtownsoccer.com to register your child for a great learning experience • Staten Island Contact - 516-84 SCORE

We accommodate up to 110 guests for parties such as christenings, sweet 16’s, baby and bridal showers, graduations, communions & more!

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718-442-1416 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 8+ Reading Aloud Richmondtown Library 718-668-0413 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+

SATURDAY,JUNE 13 La Leche Meeting Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 10:00 am • Free • Adults

Free Reading Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 11:00 am • Free • Grades Pre-K-3 Free Math Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 11:00 am • Free • Grades Pre-K-8 Oh, Deer The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 11:00 am • Free • Ages 5+

LEGO CLUB

Thursday, June 11 West New Brighton Library 4:00 pm Ages 5-12 Free 718-442-1416 nypl.org

We’ll supply the Legos, you bring your creativity and see what you can build!

Science Saturdays Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 11:00 am • Free • Ages 4-12 Staten Ireland Fair S.I. Boys Football League Complex statenirelandirish.com 12:00 pm • $12 • All ages Relay For Life Michael J. Petrides 718-815-0186 12:00 pm • Free • All ages Gyotaku Staten Island Zoo 718-442-3100 12:00 pm • Free with admission • All ages ssSecond ssSaturday ssSnakes SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 12:30 pm • Free • Ages 2-10 Art Studio SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:00 pm • Free • Ages 2-10 Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4 • All ages Kiddie Game Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 2:00 pm • Free Ages 6-11 Free Family Films: Koala Kid New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free All ages Eating America Tour Historic Richmond Town

718-351-1611 2:00 pm • Free with admission • All ages Summer Safety Saturday The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5+ Knitting Hour South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:00 pm • Free • Adults

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Annual Pug Fun Day Alice Austen House Museum 718-816-4506 9:00 am • $5 • All ages “Staten Island Speaks Up” 2015 Walk for Children with Apraxia Clove Lakes Park 212-639-9675 9:00 am • Free • All ages Trail of the Month High Rock Park 718-667-2165 10:00 am • Free • All ages 1st Annual Dog Walk Wolfe's Pond Park 718-390-8000 10:00 am • Free • All ages Nature Walk Bloomingdale Park 718-967-3542 10:30 am • Free • All ages Freshwater Fishing Clove Lakes Park 212-639-9675 11:00 am • Free • Ages 8+ Staten Ireland Fair S.I. Boys Football League Complex statenirelandirish.com 12:00 pm • $12 • All ages Art Studio SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:00 pm • Free • Ages 2-10 Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4 • All ages Nature Walk Wolfe's Pond Park 718-390-8000 1:00 pm • Free • All ages Building the American Dream Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:00 pm • Free with admission • All ages

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All Join In! Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 11:00 am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 11:00 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Pre-K Stories West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 11:15 am • Free • Ages 3-5

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Baby Space Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 11:45 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby and Me Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Teen Cafe Remixed New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 Wii Gaming Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 2:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Teddy Bear Superheroes!

Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 4+ Homework Club St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF Wednesday, June 24 New Dorp Library 2pm All ages Free 718-351-2977 nypl.org

See the Monkey Monkey Music Macaroni interactive show! Sign up for summer reading, face painting and more.

Picturebook Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-8

Free Reading Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:30 pm • Free • Grades Pre-K-3

Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Free Math Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:30 pm • Free • Grades Pre-K-8

Read Aloud Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 4:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-12

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 5:30 pm • Free • All ages

Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 5:00 pm • Free • Grades 1-6

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Sensational Spring: Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 10:00 am • $6 • Age 2

Baby Space St. George Library 718-442-8560 10:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Midweek Bird Walk Mount Loretto State Park 718-482-4942 10:00 am • Free • All ages

Baby Bounce Port Richmond Public Library 718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Clay Day SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 2-10

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 11:00 am • $5 • Ages 1-5

Teen Club New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 12-18

Preschool Fun Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 11:00 am • Free Ages 3-5

Voice of the People Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free with admission • All ages

Preschool Storytime Richmondtown Library 718-668-0413 11:00 am • Free Ages 3-5 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 718-982-6983 11:00 am • Free • All ages Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 2:30 pm • Free • Grades 6+ Preschool Program New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

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Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 3-5

Wildlife Wednesdays The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 5+ After School Book Club Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 3:30 pm • Free • Grades 4-7 Kids’ Activity St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 4-7 Family Storytime Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Picture Book Time/ Reading Aloud New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+

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Family Story Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Stories and Craft West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-8 Teen Movie West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:30 pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Evening Hike & Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 6:00 pm • Free • All ages La Leche Virtual Meeting Google Hangout 347-432-1134 7:30 pm • Free • Adults

THURSDAY,JUNE 18 Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center

STATEN IRELAND FAIR Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14

S.I. Boys Football League Complex 12-7:30pm All ages $12 (Kids under 12 free) statenirelandirish.com

The 17th Annual Staten Ireland Fair commemorates the End of the Civil War Era and those who gave their lives. There will be Irish dancing, live bagpipes, kids rides, shopping and more!

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718-351-3450 10:00 am • $8 • Ages 3-4 Toddler Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 11:00 am • $5 • Ages 1-5 Baby & Me Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 11:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint Day SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 2-10 A Helluva Choir Noble Maritime Collection 718-447-6490 1:30 pm • Free • All ages Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 2:30 pm • Free • Grades 6+ Behind the Scenes at the Museum Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free • All ages Homework Club St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free Ages 5-12 Kiddie Tech Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free Ages 6-11 Read Aloud and Craft Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Lego Club West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12

FRIDAY,JUNE 19

Toddler Time Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Toddler Time Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Time Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Italian Story Time with Nonna Emilia Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 10:30 am • Free • All ages Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 11:00 am • Free • Ages 0-3 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 11:30 am • Free • Ages 3-5 The Story Museum Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 11:30 am • $3 • Ages 0-5 Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4 • All ages Kidz Cook SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 2, 3, & 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 2-10 Light, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free with admission • All ages Friday Hikes Clay Pit Ponds 718-967-1976 3:00 pm • Free • All ages Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters: Bristle Bots West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 8+ Bubbles the Clown Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 4+ Reading Aloud Richmondtown Library 718-668-0413 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+

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Jr. Science Club: Build a Dome Home Staten Island Museum 718-727-1135 10:00 am • $8 • Ages 8-13 Forest Restoration Workshop High Rock Park 718-667-2165 10:00 am • Free • All ages Free Reading Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 11:00 am • Free • Grades Pre-K-3 Free Math Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 11:00 am • Free • Grades Pre-K-8 Father’s Day Craft St. George Library 718-442-8560 11:00 am • Free • All ages Science Saturdays Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 11:00 am • Free • Ages 4-12

BABY & ME Thursday, June 18 Tottenville Library 11am Ages 0-1.5 Free 718-984-0945 nypl.org

Songs, stories, rhymes and fun.

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Kayaking Kayak Staten Island kayakstatenisland.org 12:00 pm • Free • All ages Canidae Day Staten Island Zoo 718-442-3100 12:00 pm • Free with admission • All ages Art Studio SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:00 pm • Free • Ages 2-10 Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4 • All ages Coney Island Mermaid Parade www.coneyisland.com 1:00 pm • Free • All ages Nature Walk St. Andrew's Church 718-351-0900 1:00 pm • Free • All ages Revolutionary New York: Staten Island The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • Free All ages Free Family Films: Rio New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free All ages Eating America Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:00 pm • Free with admission • All ages Summer Safety Saturday The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 2:00 pm • Free Ages 5+ Cinema Saturdays Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 3:00 pm • Free • All ages Outdoor Explorium Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 3:00 pm • Free • All ages “Treasure Island” campfire reading Great Kills Park 718-987-6729 6:30 pm • Free • All ages

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Lumen Festival Snug Harbor Cultural Center 718-448-2500 7:00 pm • $15 • All ages

SUNDAY,JUNE 21

Anthony’s 5K Run and Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Mt. Loretto 718- 984-1534 9:00 am • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:00 pm • Free • Ages 2-10 Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4 • All ages Father’s Day Focus Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 1:00 pm • Free with admission • All ages Ranger’s Choice: Archery Willowbrook Park 718-698-2186 1:00 pm • Free • Ages 8+ Sea Shanty Sessions Noble Maritime Collection 718-447-6490 2:00 pm • Free • All ages Walking Tour of St. George Staten Island Museum 718-727-1135 2:00 pm • $10 • All ages Neighborhood Concert: Banda Magda Snug Harbor Cultural Center 718-448-2500 2:00 pm • Free • All ages Building the American Dream Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:00 pm • Free with admission • All ages

MONDAY,JUNE 22

Teen Minecraft Club West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 8:00 am • Free • Ages 13-18 All Join In! Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 11:00 am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 11:00 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Pre-K Stories West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 11:15 am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby Space Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 11:45 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

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Baby and Me Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Teen Cafe Remixed New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 Wii Gaming Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 2:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Homework Club St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Picturebook Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-8 Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Read Aloud Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 4:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-12

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Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 5:00 pm • Free • Grades 1-6

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WEDNESDAY,JUNE 24

Sensational Spring: Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 10:00 am • $6 • Age 2

Baby Space St. George Library 718-442-8560 10:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Clay Day SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 2-10

Baby Bounce Port Richmond Public Library 718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Summer Reading Kick-Off New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • All ages

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 11:00 am • $5 Ages 1-5

Voice of the People Tour Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free with admission • All ages Wildlife Wednesdays The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 5+

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 718-982-6983 11:00 am • Free All ages Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 2:30 pm • Free • Grades 6+ Teen/Tween Craft Great Kills Library

718-984-6670 3:30 pm • Free Ages 10+ Buzzy Bots and Crawly Critters: Crayfish Investigation West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 3:30 pm • Free Ages 8+

Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 3:30 pm • Free Ages 3-5 Free Reading Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:30 pm • Free • Grades Pre-K-3 Free Math Tutoring New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:30 pm • Free • Grades Pre-K-8 Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 5:30 pm • Free • All ages

After School Book Club Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 3:30 pm • Free • Grades 4-7 Bookcraft Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Tween Activity St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 8-12 Family Storytime Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Family Movie Night: Penguins of Madagascar Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Picture Book Time/ Reading Aloud New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+ Family Story Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Story Songs with Bob Basey Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Stories and Craft West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-8

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In our gallery: Sculptor Denny Pizzini June 28 Trip to Magnanini Winery July 11 Artist Annette Marten Sept 26 Trip to the Tenement Museum and Eataly Restaurant $60 (Reservations by Sept 16.)

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Teen Movie West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:30 pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Evening Hike & Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 6:00 pm • Free • All ages Book Club for Adults Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 7:30 pm • Free • Adults

THURSDAY,JUNE 25 Walk Down Memory Lane New Dorp Lane 718-490-5023 12:00 am • Free • All ages Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 10:00 am • $8 • Ages 3-4 Preschool Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 10:30 am • Free • Ages 3-4 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 11:00 am • $5 • Ages 1-5 Baby & Me Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 11:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

SUMMER SAFETY SATURDAY Saturday, June 20

The Interpretive Center 2pm Ages 5+ Free 718-605-3970 nysparks.com

Start summer off right by learning about potential natural hazards such as ticks, sun damage, and poison ivy. Also learn preventive measures.

Registration required.

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Paint Day SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 1:30 pm • Free • Ages 2-10 A Helluva Choir Noble Maritime Collection 718-447-6490 1:30 pm • Free All ages Teen Lounge Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 2:30 pm • Free • Grades 6+ Behind the Scenes at the Museum Historic Richmond Town 718-351-1611 2:30 pm • Free All ages Make Pinwheels West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Read Aloud and Craft Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 4:00 pm • Free All ages End of School craft New Dorp Library

718-351-2977 4:00 pm • Free Ages 5-12 Lego Club West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 4:00 pm • Free Ages 5-12

FRIDAY,JUNE 26 Preschool Time Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 10:30 am • Free Ages 3-4

Toddler Time Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Toddler Time Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 11:30 am • Free • Ages 3-5

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