Staten Island Parent November 2017 Issue

november 2017

SOLUTIONS FOR PARENTING IN STATEN ISLAND

Thanksgiving leftover Recipes

+

Holiday Gift Giveaway

Holiday Fairs, Cut-your-own Christmas Tree Farms

Wholly Unique, But Completely

Twins

Cover sticker sample.indd 1

siparent.com

10/26/17 1:57 PM

2

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Richmond County Bank.indd 1

10/24/17 10:56 AM

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Master Curry.indd 1

3 10/24/17 10:57 AM

contents • november 2017 Advertiser Index page 61

Wholly Unique, But Completely Twins

siparent.com Your link to all the fun!

Photo credit: Nicholas Colella

While pregnant with her twin daughters three years ago, Jennifer Long Levy wrote Twin Blessings for us (Search “twins” on siparent. com), sharing how her pregnancy with twins differed from her first time with her son.

This month, we circled back to Jenn to find out how the advice, expectations, fears, and concerns she had pre-birth stood up now that she is a seasoned Mom of Multiples.

Read more on page 32

special section: Holiday Fun 40 Family Movie Night

we got hacked!

Follow our new Instagram page @ statenisland_parent No hackers please! LOL.

Birthday Freebies

45 Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms 46 Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway

features

Kids Eat Free

24 No Sweat! Young Staten Island Diver Looking to Make a Splash on a National Level

Save big when you time your museum visit to take advantage of free admission offers. siparent.com/free-times-at-nyc-museums

event calendar

Keep up-to-date with fun activities for the kids everyday. siparent.com/events

Bookmark siparent.com

• November TOC.indd 1

senior editor/Designer Gerri Friscia junior Editor Jeannine Cintron Art and Production Michelle Yannaco operations & finance Director Linda Bellesi Account Executives Ilene Cohen Janine Mulé Cecilia Saccomagno Jodi Fatto Assistant Nicole Farina

44 2017 Staten Island Holiday Fairs

16

Free Times at NYC Museums

Publisher & editor-in-chief Roselle Farina Hecht

42 Thanksgiving Leftovers

See which local stores give you a special treat on your birthday. siparent.com/birthday-freebies Check out the list of Staten Island restaurants offering a day when you can bring the kids to eat for free! siparent.com/kids-eat-free-restaurants

Staff

22

26

Adoption: The Trials & Triumphs of Forever Families What to Do About Online Bullies

What Does OCD Look Like in the Classroom?

34 Dear Teacher Q & A

36 What’s in a Name?

New York State Learning Standards

38 Does Your 7-Year Old Need Braces?

stuff you need fun stuff 6

Community & School News

58

Family Classified

60

Professional Directory

30

Birthday Club

49

Family Calendar

68

Party Needs

16-time AWard Winning Magazine Member of the Parenting Media Association (PMA)

16 Shenandoah Avenue • Suite C Staten Island, NY 10314 Advertising: 718.494.1932 Info@siparent.com

siparent.com Follow us on Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest S.I. Parent magazine is published 12 times a year. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The publisher of this magazine does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or writers.

10/26/17 1:39 PM

S

november 2017

www.siparent.com

rumc.indd 1

5 10/24/17 10:57 AM

community and school news

LIPM

Follow us on social media

everything you need to know about your community

Italian Bred When it comes to growing up with a crazy family on Staten Island, who around here can’t relate? That’s why Candace Guardino is finally bringing her one-woman show, Italian Bred, home to her native borough. Italian Bred is a firsthand journey through Candice’s life growing up in Staten Island through spot-on impersonations of family members and virtual cameos by celebrities like Sex and the City’s Mario Cantone and Sopranos’ Steve Schirripa. Candace describes

it as a “full theatrical experience,” where she sings and entertains the audience by slipping in and out of colorful characters throughout the 85-minute show.

Although inspired from early on by greats like Whoopi Goldberg, Lilly Tomlin, Carol Burnett, and her own late uncle, famed actor Harry Guardino, Candace says her grandmother provided endless hilarious and heartfelt material. “She was very crass and direct, and she spoke to me like a 40-year-old woman,” she said.

Parent Teacher Conferences With two months of the school year already under our belt, it’s time for Parent Teacher Conferences. It’s a good idea to take the time to prepare.

Talk first with your child to get a heads-up on any potential problem they might be having in the classroom and ask if there are any missing homework assignments or any upcoming projects they should be working on, or any other classroom issues you should be aware of. Take note of how long it takes your child to complete homework assignments so you can discuss with the teacher if they are on target with their time management skills. Do they need a lot of help with their work? If your child is struggling, consider their seat assignment in the classroom. Are they distracted by certain other students, traffic near their desk, proximity to windows, or use of technology? Now is the time to ask for a change or for advice on how to help them succeed this school year.

2018 Public School Directories & Applications A wealth of helpful knowledge – in the form of important links and directories – can be found at siparent.com/public-school-directories. See below for specific dates and other information.

Kindergarten – If your child was born in 2013, it’s time to start thinking about kindergarten. The application period will be from November 28, 2017 to January 12, 2018. All families currently residing in NYC should submit an application if you would like your child to attend kindergarten in

6

new CSN 2.indd 2

The former Woodrow resident and Wagner College graduate will be performing her critically-acclaimed show for the first time on Staten Island at Snug Harbor on Saturday, November 11.

She’s excited to finally bring the show home, citing how New Yorkers are always the most engaging and involved audience members. You can get your tickets at italianbredshow.com or by linking directly at siparent.com.

Important School Dates November 3 TACHS Exam November 7 Election Day: Students do not attend school November 10 Veteran’s Day Observed: • No school for Catholic schools • Public schools will remain open November 23-24 Thanksgiving recess: Schools closed

public school Parent Teacher Conference Schedule Check with individual schools for times Elementary School November 15: Evening November 16: Afternoon (Half-day) Middle School November 29: Evening November 30: Afternoon (Half-day) High School November 9: Evening November 10: Afternoon (Half-day) D75 School Programs November 13: Evening November 14: Afternoon (Half-day)

november 2017

www.siparent.com

10/26/17 12:47 PM

NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL Math Help and Enrichment

Test Prep

Homework Help

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Mathnasium.indd 1

7 10/24/17 10:58 AM

community and school news

LIPM

Follow us on social media

everything you need to know about your community a public school. Link to more information, including the 2018 Staten Island Kindergarten Directory, and other kindergarten admissions resources at siparent.com/public-school-directories.

Middle School & High School –Both middle and high school applications for public school must be submitted by December 1, 2017. High school resources, open houses and help with the application process can be found at siparent.com/highschool. You can also find the 2018 High School Directory and Middle School Directory at siparent.com/public-school-directories.

College–The Department of Education suggests students apply to 8-15 colleges by December 1 of their senior year of high school. Financial Aid may be available for your family, even for application fees, so talk to your child’s school counselor about your options. You can download a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and get other important information about the college application process at siparent.com/public-school-directories.

Safer Streets in NYC As parents, the most important thing is the safety of our children.

Unfortunately, the act of merely crossing a street with our kids can sometimes have deadly consequences, especially here in New York City. NYCrosswalk is a website designed to help pedestrians feel safer when walking in their neighborhood. Broken out by borough, the site is filled with helpful statistics and information, such as the ten worst intersections, the most dangerous time of day for walking, collision information and more. You’ll be happy to know that Staten Island is the safest NYC borough for pedestrians, with far fewer accidents than the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Queens. Link to the Ultimate Guide to Walking Safely in the Big Apple at siparent.com.

TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year Congratulations to Emily Atassi, a 2017 TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year for The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA). TOPSoccer is a wonderful outreach program for children with special needs. Emily has been volunteering in the the Staten Island Youth Soccer League (SIYSL) TOPSoccer Program for the past three years as a way to give back to the community and help others while playing a sport she loves. “Emily has shown tremendous effort with the children. They get excited when they see her and when she cannot attend a session due to her games, she makes every effort to attend the following week. She helps the children with their soccer skills and always makes sure they have a chance to score a goal and have fun,” wrote SIYSL TOPSoccer President Christopher Rooney in his recommendation. Other glowing recommendations for Emily came from Dorothy Zissler, recently retired Principal at St. Joseph Hill Academy and Matthew Acanfora, the Dean of Students at St. Joseph Hill Academy.

Every Elephant Counts The National Wildlife Federation is calling on the nation’s brightest students to save Africa’s elephants!

Students who enter the Every Elephant Counts Contest are asked to pledge to protect the estimated 96 African elephants that are lost each day, and to brainstorm the next big idea that can help save the endangered creatures.

Students, 9 to 18 years old, are eligible to enter and entries must be received by November 23, 2017. Link to official contest rules and more information at siparent.com.

Staten Island Fleet Week Fundraiser

8 new CSN 2.indd 3

Fleet Week is still far off, but preparations for the annual springtime event are already underway and funds are needed to make it the best one yet. The second annual fundraiser for Staten Island Fleet Week will be held on November 5 at 1 pm at at the Leif Bar (6725 Fifth Avenue) in Bay Ridge. The event will feature local musical acts, food, prizes and raffles. All proceeds will go toward november 2017

www.siparent.com

10/24/17 11:20 AM

Happy ThanksGiving from S.I.’s most popular camp

Enroll now at our preseason, discount rates.

Private Air-conditioned Facility

Located At Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd

All sports and Swimming

Art, Tennis, Fishing, Dance & Karate Daily Trips & Special Events

Movies, Skating & Bowling, Baseball Games, Amusement Parks & Much More!

Adult supervision, F/T medical staff, CIT programs Sibling Discounts, Free Payment Plans

Kathy & Larry Marantz, Directors Serving Staten Island Families Since 1995

718-761-1492

www.rcdaycamp.com Follow Us on Facebook

For boys and girls, 4-15 years old

november 2017

www.siparent.com

RCDC.indd 1

9 10/24/17 11:00 AM

community and school news

LIPM

Follow us on social media

everything you need to know about your community providing the funding for the “Rockin’ Our Troops” Music Festival, held each Memorial Day weekend at the USS The Sullivans Pier.

Staten Island Fleet Week Inc., a non-profit that has been existence for more than 30 years, provides scholarships to local students and community service for veterans and is a huge part of bringing the U.S. Navy to the USS The Sullivans Pier, Homeport – a 35-acre decommissioned U.S. Naval Base on the north shore of Staten Island. If you would like to donate a raffle item or make a monetary donation, call 917-602-7896.

First Responders Memorial

standards to include me. I am determined to be an Eagle Scout. It isn’t just a hobby, it’s access to some of the best leadership training there is,” she wrote.

“Unfortunately for me and half the country’s population, we are excluded from most of these amazing opportunities for no reason other than that we are female. That’s why I’m calling on the BSA to end the discriminatory ban against young women and girls, and allow all children to participate in the Boy Scouts and earn the Eagle Rank.” The decision has received both widespread acclaim and criticism since it was announced last month. You can link to the BSA website as siparent.com to learn more about their programs.

9/11 is a day that will live forever in our hearts, and so shall the memory of those who gave their own lives helping to save others that day. Last month, hundreds gathered at the 9/11 First Responders Memorial on the St. George Promenade to dedicate the memorial, which honors the sacrifices made by Staten Island’s First Responders who died as a result of their brave service on—and in the aftermath of—9/11. BP Oddo and Mayor de Blasio spoke about the importance of getting the names of those we’ve lost inscribed on the memorial.

“I made a promise to the families that 9/11/2016 would be the last anniversary that names of those lost as a result of their work on 9/11 and its aftermath would be absent from the Memorial dedicated to their memory. I am glad these names are finally in their rightful place on the monument,” said BP Oddo. “These are heroes, and these are people who live life the way we should.

These are people who were selfless. Now more than ever, in this time of division, we need to remember their stories. Their lives should be remembered, and their stories should be told.”

P.S. 46 Read-a-Thon

Early Entrepreneurs

Planning a snowy family getaway this winter? The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association is offering free skiing or snowboarding up to three times to 4th and 5th graders at participating resorts. Additionally, the students can take advantage of a beginner lift, lesson, and rental package free and 50% off a beginner lift, lesson and rental package for the accompanying adult.

Families do not have to be from PA to participate. Snowpasses are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis, so PSAA encourages families to fill out their applications online now. There is a nominal online processing fee of $35 before Dec. 1 and $40 after. Link to the application at siparent.com.

Thirteen Staten Island high school students recently presented their ideas for new entrepreneurial ventures, from a more effective anti-virus computer software to an app that will improve the restaurant reservation process, during a “Shark Tank”-style competition as part of AT&T’s and the College of Staten Island (CSI)’s Entrepreneur Start-Up Camp. The late summer program aimed to show participating students how math can be applied to solve real world problems, from crises like the opioid addiction epidemic to even the smallest and most everyday issues, in an effort to to pave the way for the college-level math courses they’ll soon be taking. The Entrepreneur Start-Up Camp was part of AT&T Aspire, AT&T’s education initiative to drive student success in school and beyond.

“Our goal was not only to teach these young people business concepts, but to instill them with an entrepreneurial spirit as well. By teaching leadership skills and showing them how to creatively find solutions to issues that affect us all, we hope to cultivate critical skillsets for success in college and beyond,” said Jasmine Cardona, Director of Workforce Development and Innovation, College of Staten Island.

Boy Scouts Open to Girls Boy Scouts of America recently announced the decision to allow girls to join their scout programs, starting next year. This decision includes the ability for girls to obtain the coveted Eagle Scout rank, which is the highest rank in the organization. A viral change.org petition penned earlier this year may have contributed to the history-making change. In it, 16-year-old Sydney Ireland explained why she deserves to be an official Boy Scout. “I cannot change my gender to fit the Boy Scouts’ standards, but the Boy Scouts can change their

10 new CSN 2.indd 4

november 2017

www.siparent.com

PS46 Students are revved up about reading! The South Beach school held its first Read-A-Thon last month, a program which encourages students to log reading hours in exchange for donations from the community. The first reading session kicked off on October 16 with a ceremony that included special guest Councilman Steven Matteo. PTA member Katrina DiLorenzo had been inspired to hold the fundraiser after learning of nighttime talkshow host Jimmy Fallon’s donation to another school’s Read-A-Thon. She and other PTA members felt would be a great way to promote reading while raising money for the school’s students, teachers, and parents/guardians. Proceeds from the Read-A-Thon will help the PTA host special events, workshops and fun-filled activities throughout the year. Link to the Read-A-Thon website at siparent.com to learn how you can get your child’s school started with their own reading fundraiser.

Free Skiing & Snowboarding for Kids

Snow Shoveling for Seniors Do you have an elderly neighbor? Someone who is unable to shovel whenever it snows? Help out your neighbor by joining Where to Turn’s Shoveling for Seniors Program. Help senior neighbors by shoveling for them when it snows, and in turn you receive ten hours of community service and the feeling of knowing you’ve done something wonderful for someone in need.

Call 718-966-6531 or email info@where-to-turn.org for more information.

You can so join the Where to Turn group on Facebook for updates on all of the organization’s wonderful initiatives.

find links mentioned here on siparent.com Click on the Community & School News tab to download or receive more information on: • Italian Bred Show Tickets • 2018 Kindergarten Directory • 2018 Middle School Directory • 2018 High School

Directory • College Application Information • Ultimate Guide to Walking Safely in the Big Apple • Every Elephant Counts

Contest • Boy Scouts of America Website • Read-A-Thon Website • Free Skiing & Snowboarding Application

10/24/17 11:21 AM

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Archdiocese.indd 1

11 10/24/17 11:05 AM

12 Dept of Parks.indd 1

november 2017

www.siparent.com

10/24/17 11:06 AM

november 2017

www.siparent.com

The Nutcrakcer.indd 1

13 10/24/17 11:12 AM

14 si academy.indd 1

november 2017

www.siparent.com

10/24/17 11:12 AM

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Rabs.indd 1

15 10/24/17 11:13 AM

LIPM

Follow us on social media

feature / adoption

the trials and triumphs of forever families TWO ADOPTIVE FAMILIES SHARE THEIR STORES FOR NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH

Legacy of an Adopted Child Once there were two women who never knew each other.

One you do not remember, the other you call “Mother.”

Two different lives shaped to make yours one.

One became your guiding star, the other became your sun.

The first gave you life, the second taught you to live it.

The first gave you a need for Love, the second was there to give it.

One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name.

One gave you the seed for talent, the other gave you an aim.

One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears.

One saw your first smile, the other dried your tears.

One gave you up, it was all that she could do.

The other prayed for a child and was led straight to you.

And now you ask me through your tears the age old question through the years, “Heredity or environment, which am I the product of?”

Neither my darling, neither, Just two different kinds of Love.

16 Adoption.indd 2

november 2017

www.siparent.com

There are many reasons why people consider adoption. For some, it’s a result of failed fertility efforts. For others, it’s a desire to enlarge their family and make life better for a child. But for all, it’s a way to bring people of diverse culture, race and heritage into the bonds of a loving family.

a two-year-old brother named Alfonzo who was in foster care and asked if we wanted to adopt him. So we did,” says Nancy.

“Then a year later, we found out the boys had two sisters, Candice, who was six, and Anastasia, who was eight, so we decided to adopt them to keep the family together.”

Tony and Nancy Rivera are a couple whose reason for adopting was to enlarge their family and find a companion for their child. “When our son Tony was eight, we went through the state foster-adopt program to find a playmate for him,” says Nancy.

“We told them we wanted a child near our son’s age, but when they contacted us, it was for a two-month-old boy named Alex.”

John and Jo-El Azato took a different adoption route and went through a private agency to find an international child. “We had seen an ad in the newspaper about a seminar on domestic and international adoptions, so we went,” recalls Jo-El. “We knew we wanted an international child who was about one- or two-years old. And after doing research, we decided to go with a child from China.”

At first, the Riveras declined the agency’s request, but when subsequent phone calls came in, Tony and Nancy reevaluated their decision. “The third time they called us we said, ‘Yes,’” Nancy continues. “We figured if they contacted us that many times, maybe this was the child we were supposed to get.”

But the Riveras got more than they planned for. “Two months later, the agency called again. This time they said Alex had

During the fourteen months the Azatos waited for their daughter, Nina, they busied themselves with preparations. “We had a baby shower and prepared her room,” says Jo-El. “We also read a lot about parenting and asked friends who had kids lots of questions.”

Waiting, says experts, can be the hardest part of the adoption process, whether it’s waiting for the paperwork to go through

10/24/17 11:21 AM

Has your child fallen or been injured?

Dr. Pacifico can help.

Having a Plastic Surgeon close the wound can minimize or eliminate scarring. Dr. Pacifico also treats pediatric hand trauma or other congenital problems such as polydactyly (duplication of digits) and syndactyly (webbing of digits).

Our office deals with hand surgery, facial fractures, wounds and burns. We provide health, comfort and confidence to victims of injury, burns, disease and congenital conditions. Our reconstructive plastic surgery aims to improve not only a patient’s physical appearance but functional ability as well.

Call today for a free consultation

718-577-2297

Discover Your Best Body at Pacifico Plastic Surgery Botox Brachioplasty Brazilian Butt Lift Breast Augmentation Breast Lift Breast Reconstruction Breast Reduction Eyelid Surgery Face Lift

Fat Transfer Hand Surgery Implants JuvĂŠderm Liposuction Mole Removal Neck or Thigh Lift Tummy Tuck Wound Care

pacificoplasticsurgery.com 2372 Victory Blvd SI, NY 10314 Offices in Brooklyn, Iselin and Old Bridge

November 2017

www.siparent.com

dr pacifico.indd 1

17 10/24/17 11:14 AM

LIPM

Follow us on social media

feature / adoption or waiting to receive the referral. But while families are on hold, there are things they can do.

“When I talk with couples, I tell them to use the time productively,” says Sam Wojnilower, LCSW, with a local private adoption agency. “Read about adopting and raising children, attend workshops, find a pediatrician – that kind of thing, so they’re already being active parents.”

Although the Riveras didn’t need a primer on childrearing, they did have to learn how to help their adopted children adjust a new environment. “I think it was harder on Candice and Anastasia because they were older than the boys,” says Nancy. “I had to tell the girls they weren’t going to see their biological parents anymore. I’m not sure Candice totally understood, but Anastasia took it very hard. She was a little weepy and apprehensive, maybe even confused. I spent a lot of time with her letting her know she could come and talk with me. I told her it was okay to talk about her mom and dad and I would listen. I tried very hard to build a relationship and establish her trust.”

Licensed by the Bureau of Day Care

Est 1990

On-Going Registration

A Multi-Sensory Approach to Learning • Core Curriculum • Emphasis on Language & s Age Communication Skills 2-5 • FLEXIBLE PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday-Friday, Half & Full Days Available • Early Drop Off • 4 year old Pre-K program • 3 year old Pre-K program • 2 year old Nursery program

www.villagepreschoolsi.com village.preschool@gmail.com

718.967.5809

76 St. Albans Pl (off Amboy)

CALL FOR VISIT

Liz Brandefine, Educational Director

This is exactly what Adoption Consultant Mary Lou Edgar suggests. “One of the best ways to help newly adopted children adjust in their environment is to close in and establish those family relationships. There’s a natural inclination to want to celebrate with family and friends, but that can come later.”

Wojnilower agrees. “Children need time to adjust to their new family. They also need to establish a consistent routine as soon as possible. This is even truer with international adoption where things like food and times zones are different.”

Although Nina was only ten-months old when the Azatos adopted her, she too, had an adjustment to make. “I think the hardest part of the adoption process was that we didn’t bond right away,” recalls Jo-El. “When we first got Nina, she was well aware we weren’t her regular caretaker and the hotel we were staying in was not the orphanage. She wouldn’t eat and covered her face with her hands. She also cried a lot.”

But three days into the adoption, things changed. “We were still at the hotel and Nina had fallen asleep on the bed. When she woke up, she rolled over and I caught her before she fell off the side.

She laughed; she thought it was a game. From that point on it was completely different. I knew we had bonded.”

Perhaps the one who had the biggest adjustment was young Tony, who went from being an only child to sharing his parents with four other children. “Tony did okay when we got boys, but when Candice and Anastasia came, we had to have a talk,” Nancy remembers.

The Riveras didn’t know for certain the girls were coming until that morning, and Tony had already left for school. “When he got home, the girls were there, so I pulled him aside and explained why we wanted to keep them all together,” says Nancy. “It was hard but I think he understood. It’s funny, though, the last thing he said to me was, ‘Mom, I’ll let them come in, just don’t paint the house pink!’”

18 Adoption.indd 3

november 2017

www.siparent.com

One day soon, 2-year-old Nina may be making that same adjustment. “We are just now starting the adoption process to get a boy from Vietnam,” Jo-El concludes. “We want to get another Asian child so there is a similarity between them, particularly in this big Italian family.”

By Denise Yearian, a freelance writer and and mother of three children and four grandchildren.

10/24/17 11:23 AM

Staten Island’s Only

Xtreme

Family Entertainment Center Bowling • Arcade • Bar • Snack Bar • Pro-Shop

Classic Birthday Package

1 hour of bowling, shoe rental, use of house balls and bumpers, 2 party attendants, 45 minutes in a private party room, pizza and soda, coffee and tea for the adults, $5 in arcade tokens per child, plus paper goods, invitations, balloons & a Bowling Pin Sport cup for the Birthday Child!

XTREME Bowling Every Friday & Saturday Night!

Monday Night 9 Pin No Tap Gift ates ertific

C

9:30 PM $15 per hour / per lane Every 9 is a STRIKE!

$3 Tuesdays

League Open Play Play

from 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM $3 Games (maximum 4 games per person) $3 Shoes, $3 Tap Beers

Daily Bowling Special– ONLY $30

Monday thru Friday / Noon till 5 PM 1 Hour of Bowling, up to 4 shoe rentals & a pizza pie

Saturday & Sunday Morning Madness 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM $12 per hour / per Lane

Birt h Par day ties

Subject to Lane Availability. Management Reserves All Rights. Rain Days, Holidays & Black Outs may Void All Specials. Mention at Desk upon Check-In.

We Put the ‘FUN’ in Fundraisers & Corporate Events 141 East Service Rd (Exit 7 Off West Shore Expwy)

www.showplacebowling.net • (718) 477-Bowl (2695)

Find Us On Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Showplace Bowling.indd 1

19 10/24/17 11:14 AM

sponsored content Recent pregnancy talk among friends had me reminiscing about my own pregnancies. I feel so fortunate to have had two happy AND healthy pregnancies, which culminated in movie-style deliveries complete with my husband driving insanely to the hospital, me being wheeled into the delivery room as my OB rushes in and, a few minutes later I’m pushing and the baby is out and we are off to our room. All within two hours of arrival!

This fast-paced scenario aptly describes my journey to motherhood, as I had never really thought about what it would be like to be a mother. But here I am, a mother of two and I thought I’d share a few things I learned along the way as no other period of life will present as many opportunities to learn, to grow and to truly bloom.

1. Embrace differences. We’ve all heard this before, but it is worth remembering this simple truth. In the first weeks of my second pregnancy, I had very erratic heartbeats. I checked with my doctor, but even then I was concerned as I never experienced this with my first pregnancy. But of course, this was my body adjusting in a different way. In the same way that every child is different, every pregnancy is unique too.

2. Trust your Instincts. Since every pregnancy is different, the mother really becomes an expert on her body and what works for her. I believe that every mother innately knows what’s best for her and her baby and just needs some guidance and support on this journey.

Intuition is a powerful force in pregnancy and beyond.

10 life lessons from my journey to motherhood Raquel Roxanne Nowak is a certified holistic nutritionist, prenatal wellness expert and founder of Bump2Beyond Wellness. Raquel, a Staten Island mother of two, is the Chapter Leader of the Staten Island Holistic Moms Network. She is passionate about empowering other women to make informed decisions on their journey from bump to beyond. www.bump2beyond.com

bump2beyondwellness.com

20

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Sponsored Content.indd 2

3. Mental fortitude is key. I learned from pregnancy that the female body can do amazing things but it was through my labor experience that I discovered the power of the mind. Both my labors were unmedicated and it really was my willpower that got me through every contraction. Instead of thinking of the pain, I thought of the purpose of each contraction and that I was getting closer and closer to meeting my baby. It was a truly empowering experience.

4. No (wo)man is an island. You CANNOT do it alone. Believe me, I’ve tried and it left me exhausted, frustrated, and back at square one. Now, I am fortunate to have a small village (tiny, really) that helps me to raise my children because raising kids is super hard.

Assembling a team of trusted advisers and helpers on this journey will go a long way. Most importantly, asking for AND accepting help is not a demonstration of weakness; it’s liberation.

5. Self-care is not selfish. In fact it is survival. You MUST take time to nurture and pamper yourself because you can’t pour from an empty cup. A few months after my first child was born, I got the flu but insisted on taking care of her, the home, and managing business matters. Only after my temperature soared to 105 degrees (!!) and I started

hallucinating did I slow down. By this time, however, my daughter and husband had caught my flu. In the end, trying to be the hero didn’t serve anyone.

Had I taken the time to take care of myself, no one else would have gotten sick.

6. You can’t please everyone.

Initially, I got caught up in the need to be a people-pleaser. After several instances of this blowing up in my face, I realized the simple truth; it’s impossible.

So, it’s okay to say no, to turn down invitations or visits from other people.

Structure your life in a way that works best for you and your family unit. Most importantly, it’s okay not to feel guilty for doing so.

7. Comparison might not get you ahead. We’ve all been there/done that.

The triumphant feeling because you’re sure your baby is a genius when he utters his first words, or the tinge of jealousy when one of the kids from the playgroup started walking while your child has no interest in even crawling.

Remember, every child develops at his/ her own pace. Some focus on social developments before physical ones and vice versa. Developmental milestones are mere guidelines and parents shouldn’t feel stressed about having their kids meet them at a certain time.

Consult your pediatrician if you feel there is a genuine need for concern.

8. Growth is necessary. Growth means change and you will not remain unchanged by motherhood. Your body will change, your mind will change, and your soul will be changed by the tiny human. Embrace and enjoy this reality.

9. Appreciate the small things. Life is truly made of the small moments that we dare not take for granted when we have kids. There are a lot of firsts on this journey to remind you of how truly special this miracle of life is.

10. Give up the quest for perfection.

Parenthood is about being flexible, doing things you swore you would NEVER do and just doing your best. I’ve learned to let go and focus on my sanity and well-being.

10/24/17 11:26 AM

Curtis HigH sCHool Information Night

Wednesday, November 15 • 6:30-8:30pm Come see which of our SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES suits your interests:

• School for International Studies • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme • Computer/Business Institute • Performing Arts • Media Communication & Video Journalism • Visual Arts • Human & Legal Studies Academy • Nursing Learn about our many clubs, activities, & • Navy (NJROTC) PSAL Athletic Teams

For More Information Contact: Mr. Gregory Jaenicke, Principal or Mrs. Caruso at 718.390.1812 105 Hamilton Avenue • SI, NY 10301

november 2017

www.siparent.com

sip021.indd 1

21 10/24/17 11:35 AM

LIPM

Follow us on social media

feature / growing up online

what to do about bullies the topic of bullying has taken on a new urgency for many families

Award-winning columnist and author Carolyn Jabs, M.A. helps parents understand issues our kids are facing in the digital world.

Read more columns @ www.siparent.com/growinguponline

22

november 2017

In the past year, many communities and schools report an increase in the number of incidents in which children are harassed because of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or political point of view. According to Stopbullying.gov, 49% of children in grades 4 to 12 have experienced bullying, and 30% admitted to bullying others.

Parents are understandably worried about how all this impacts their children. In the National Poll on Children’s Health conducted by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, 61% named bullying and cyberbullying as a“big problem” for children and teens. Kids are worried too. A second survey conducted by Reportlinker found that among young people, in the 13-24 age group, 71% were concerned about cyberbullying.

Like old-fashioned bullying, cyberbullying involves a willful, repeated effort to humiliate, harrass or threaten another person. Unlike traditional bullying, cyber attacks use technology like text messages, social media, apps or even the chat option on video games.

If you can get your child to talk openly, he or she has probably witnessed or been involved in episodes in which kids sent or posted vicious messages or compro-

mising photos. In some cases, kids create groups that mock other people or participate in polls that label someone the ugliest, fattest or dumbest.

Some children can shake off this kind of badgering; a few may even laugh at it. But cyberbullying is different from traditional bullying in two ways. First, there’s no escape. Technology follows kids home and even to another school. As soon as a child logs on, insults, slurs and hate become vivid again. Second, as everyone now knows, nothing disappears online.

Taunts that would have been forgotten at the end of the day can resurface at any time. Young people can be truly traumatized if their most embarrassing moments go viral.

Now more than ever, parents need to stand firmly on the side of decency and kindness. By setting clear household rules—and following them yourself—you can help your child develop the self-control that keeps them from making someone’s life miserable just because they can. Here are some other ideas about how to combat bullying online: Delay. Middle school students are especially

www.siparent.com

Growing up online.indd 2

10/24/17 11:42 AM

vulnerable to bullying because they are trying to figure out where they fit socially. Often they form very strong ties to a particular peer group, and they can be insensitive, intolerant or even cruel to people outside that group. Keeping kids away from social media until they have better social skills makes sense, though it isn’t easy if “everyone” has a cellphone. ‘Wait Until 8th’ is an effort to create support for parents who don’t think smartphones are necessary in middle school. Started by a mom in Austin, Texas, the program encourages parents to band together so teens don’t feel like the only one without a phone. For more information, visit waituntil8th.org Avoid anonymous apps. Being anonymous seems to encourage cruelty. The most recent example is an app called Sarahah, a word which translates as “honesty” in Arabic. Originally intended as a way for employees to provide constructive anonymous feedback to fellow employees, the app has degenerated into a place where people feel free to say all the horrible things they would never say face-to-face. An adult might be able to ignore the comments, though that’s difficult when they involve threats. For teens and pre-teens who haven’t yet developed thick skins, the feedback can be devastating. Anonymous apps are cowardly. Make them off limits.

STATEN ISLAND PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Celebrating 40 Years of Caring for Your Children

Specializing in Dentistry & Orthodontics for Children, Adolescents & Patients with Special Needs INVISALIGN AVAILABLE • DIGITAL X-RAYS Deborah Gries, D.M.D., M.S.

Michelle Flanigan, D.M.D. Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Sara Skurnick, D.M.D. Orthodontist

Enlist AI. The survey by Reportlinker found cyberbullying was most likely to occur in text messages and social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. Supervising these environments isn’t easy, unless parents turn to software like Bark.

This new app uses artificial intelligence to scan communications for slang and other clues that reveal bullying, grooming or harassment.

Just as important, the app gives parents advice about how to intervene constructively. Bark offers a 30-day trial free and then charges $9 per month. Google offers similar monitoring through Family Link, though it’s available only for Android. A good list of other parental controls is available at Be Web Smart (tinyurl.com/controlapps) No roasting. Are insults funny or, well, insulting? That’s the question you have to ask about a new fad called roasting.

Kids voluntarily post a photo or video with the hashtag #RoastMe. Sometimes what they get is good-natured joshing. And sometimes they get ripped to shreds. A child who asks to be roasted is hungry for attention and probably needs better outlets. Kids who participate in roasting need to know the difference between constructive criticism and gratuitous cruelty. Since even adults can have trouble with this distinction, kids should avoid roasting or being roasted.

Discuss real world consequences. Sometimes kids—and adults—use the concept of free speech as a justification for speech that denigrates or disparages other people. Although free discussion of ideas and opinions is at the heart of democracy, it should always be done with respect. Children need to understand the difference between healthy, even heated, debate and attacks on people for who they are or how they look. People can—and often do—change their minds when they are exposed to better ideas. They can’t change ethnic origin, skin color, family history, disability and many other characteristics so it is simply wrong to mock them for these things. Young people should also understand that, even though the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, what they say has consequences. Because of hateful posts, young people have lost jobs, scholarships, college acceptances and athletic opportunities, not to mention friendships with people who find such views offensive.

Perhaps the most important thing parents can do to counter bullying of all kinds is to raise children strong enough to be compassionate, curious, constructive and courageous instead of critical, condescending, cowardly and cruel. To do that, all of us have to aspire to be models of what we hope our children will become.

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK | EVENING & SATURDAY HOURS AVAIL.

718.761.7316

195 Bridgetown St.

(Corner of Richmond Hill Rd)

www.sikidsdentist.com • sikidsdentist@gmail.com

HIGH Hopes Celebrating our 22nd year of caring for your children. :

open m 6:30a to :30pm

6

TENDER-LOVING CARE!

Flexible schedules • Age appropriate curriculum Half Half and and Full Full Days Days available available

INFANTS / TODDLERS 6 Weeks - 2 Years

NURSERY SCHOOL 2-3 year old program Half days or Full days!

COME & E JOIN TH FUN!

FREE PRE-K FOR ALL For children born in 2013. Extended hours available.

PRESCHOOL Ages 3-4

1298 Woodrow Rd 718-317-8143 Call for nal a perso r u to

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Growing up online.indd 3

23 10/24/17 11:42 AM

Cal

LIPM

Follow us on social media

feature / good sports

No sweat!

Young Staten Island diver

Nicky Graham

“He’s a pretty athletic kid,

looking to make a splash on a national level

and in diving you have to be

Top row: Jude Nicholson, Michael Graham, Patrick Nicholson, Isabella Nicholso, James Stassi, & Thomas Malloy.

Bottom Row: Nicky Graham, Justin Stassi, and Xavier Nicholson.

athletic and courageous,”

Leave it to an 11-year-old to give you a perspective you’ve never considered when discussing the benefits of a particular sport.

In swimming and diving, “I like that you can’t sweat because you’re in the water,” said Nicky Graham, a sixth-grader at IS 34 in Tottenville. “Or if you do sweat, you know you can just jump in the pool and cool down.”

That might not be an average response on the subject. But then, when it comes to diving, Nicky Graham is anything but average.

“Nicky is special,” said Peter DeNoble, who knows a thing or two about the sport. DeNoble was a star swimmer and diver at Monsignor Farrell High School who went on to earn a Division I athletic scholarship to Seton Hall University.

These days, when he isn’t teaching aquatics classes at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, or coaching that school’s team, DeNoble runs Hopper Aquatics, a swimming and diving club on Staten Island.

His vision with Hopper is to give competitive swimmers and divers in his home borough access to training he had to travel an hour to find when he was growing up. At the same time, the club welcomes beginners, or just those taking up the sport for fun.

24 Good Sports2.indd 2

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Huguenot mom Judy Meccia signed up her 10-year-old daughter, Madison, already swimming with Freedom Aquatics on the Island, with Hopper for diving instruction. Madison has a background in dance and gymnastics.

“I just wanted her to try it out and if she does well she can decide if she wants to take it more seriously,” Judy said.

Brianne Winters of West Brighton got her daughter Jody, 9, into swimming when she was 4 because she wanted her to be safe around her parents’ in-ground pool. Jody started diving at 6.

Now she’s an experienced competitive swimmer as well as a gymnast, and her mom is hopeful she will continue in high school and beyond.

“She’s taken a liking to it and made a lot of friends,” Brianne said. “And not just with kids from this club, but all the clubs.”

DeNoble said the social aspect shouldn’t be overlooked, and being part of a team has other benefits. Most of the youngsters’ families belong to one of the Island’s swim clubs and compete in the inter-club meets in July and August. This also gives them the opportunity to swim and dive all day, every day in the summer, if they choose.

Clubs like Hopper give young swimmers and divers a chance to hone their skills several times a week the remaining 10 months of the year. And for

says Peter DeNoble, Nicky’s coach. “A lot of kids are cautious on a diving board, but Nicky relishes the risk.

He’s willing to do dives other kids his age won’t do.” those who seek out competition at the highest level, DeNoble hopes his program also can satisfy that.

“We want to create an elite team to compete nationally,” DeNoble said. Hopper took a step in that direction, he said, when Nicky became the program’s first diver to qualify for and compete in a national meet.

“He’s a pretty athletic kid, and in diving you have to be athletic and courageous,” says Peter DeNoble, Nicky’s coach. “A lot of kids are cautious on a diving board, but Nicky relishes the risk. He’s willing to do dives other kids his age won’t do.”

Nicky says he loves the thrill of risky dives.

“But,” he said, “in diving, you’re in control. I love to try new dives. After you try a dive once you know you can do it, and you just have to do it better. If you’re scared to try, you’ll never improve.”

Competing for South Shore Swim Club with his

10/26/17 12:32 PM

older brother, Michael, Nicky finished first in his age group in diving and won the inter-club league’s Most Valuable Diver award. He qualified for the AAU Nationals last summer and finished fourth in both the one- and three-meter boards in Huntersville, North Carolina.

“Both boys really enjoy it,” Michael and Nicky’s mom, Andrea, said of the sport. “The most important thing is that they have fun. They’ve made a lot of friends because of it.”

Ask Nicky how he’s gotten to this point and he rattles off a bunch of names.

Danielle and Steve Martinson and Carleen and Rich Thompson, friends of his dad, Ken, were the reasons the Grahams joined South Shore, he said. And when he was 4, he saw Patrick Nicholson and Joe Zarrella doing dives at the Great Kills Swim Club which, he said, made him want to get into diving. And he didn’t want to leave out the rest of the Nicholsons: Isabella, Anastasia, Xavier and Jude were also credited for their support.

Nicky has his sights set on qualifying for the 2024 Olympic team. “I know it’s a long way off, but if I keep improving at the speed I am now and I keep working hard, I think I have the ability to get there,” he said.

But right now he’d like to improve on this past summer’s showing in the AAU Nationals.

Proudly serving the Staten Island Community for Over 8 Years!

ORTHODONTICS: Dr. Abraham Ganz

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: Dr. Abhinav Sinha & Dr. Michael Capozzi

Ask about our free sealant program

718.967.2412 • 6795 Hylan Blvd • 10309 (Corner of Page Ave) www.smallworlddental.com

COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

DR. ABHINAV SINHA IS THE FORMER DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S DENTAL CENTER AT NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL/WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE. Modern technology including digital radiography as well as TVs and toys for children to enjoy in our themed treatment rooms. Sedation is available in our office.

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 20% OFF YOUR FIRST VISIT

“Next summer,” he said, “I want to place first.”

(new patients only)

And if he doesn’t?

“It would still be fun,” he said. “I like competing. Just the experience of going to different places around the country and diving would be special.”

Local sportswriter Joe LoVerde coached youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years. He’s now joined by his son, Mike, a sandlot baseball player on the Island and a senior at Lyndon State College in Vermont, where he’s on the baseball team and majors in Electronic Journalism Arts.

and/or free orthodontic consultation

• Aetna • Metlife • Delta • Cigna

• Guardian • BC/BS • UFT • Fidelis

~HEALTH PLANS ACCEPTED~ • All Health Plus Plans • Affinity/ Dentaquest

• Healthplex PPO • UHC Including Community NYPD, FDNY Plan & Sanitation

If your insurance is NOT listed, call to coordinate care to maximize benefits.

Read more sports advice @ siparent.com/goodsports

Serena’s Catering Hall

HOSTING BIRTHDAYS, CHRISTENINGS, ENGAGEMENTS, BABY & BRIDAL SHOWERS, GRADUATIONS, ANNIVERSARIES, SWEET 16’S, COMMUNION & MORE! ACCOMODATING GUESTS UP TO 110

192 Ebbitts Street S.I., NY 10306

Nicky and his year-round coach, Pete DeNoble, at the AAU Nationals in North Carolina.

718-980-0001

www.serenascateringhall.com

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Good Sports2.indd 3

25 10/26/17 12:33 PM

LIPM

Follow us on social media

feature / special needs

what does ocd look like in the classroom?

How to recognize the signs a child is struggling, even if he is hiding his anxiety

For children who have obsessive-compulsive disorder, functioning in school can be complicated and very difficult.

And for a teacher, it can be easy to misread the symptoms of OCD as oppositional behavior on the child’s part, or as ADHD.

26

november 2017

www.siparent.com

OCD in Classrom.indd 2

But if teachers can recognize the behaviors associated with OCD, especially when a child is embarrassed and trying to hide his anxiety, they can help save him to receive treatment or make adjustments to from unnecessary struggle, and clear the way for him to learn successfully.

Here are the kinds of obsessive behaviors you might see in kids with OCD:

Getting stuck on tasks: Sometimes kids with OCD will need to finish something to completion, or understand it to completion, before they’re able to move on. So if a child is working out what he did wrong on a math test, and the teacher says, “Now let’s open the textbook and start a new chapter,” he’s not going to be able to shift gears.

Frequent requests to go to the bathroom: This could be to wash hands, if someone near the child was coughing or sneezing, or if she touched something that she perceives as contaminated. She could be washing items—pens, pencils, backpacks, books. It could also be an excuse to get out the classroom and just be away from everyone, and have some respite.

Retracing: If a child leaves the classroom and worries that she left a pencil behind, she’ll go back into the classroom and go to her desk and check.

If she had a bad thought as she went through the doorway, she might have to “fix it” by going back through the doorway again saying a good word. If she had a bad thought when she went down a flight of stairs on the way to class, she might need to go back up that same stairway at the end of the period, even if it means being late to her next class.

Constant reassurance-seeking: This takes the form of repetitive questions. “Are you sure that’s the answer? Could you tell me again? Did you hear what I said?” Checking doors, windows, lockers, desks. Over and over and over again.

Obsessive erasing: A child could be erasing a lot because the letters have to look perfect. Or he could have used a word that disturbs him. For example, if he has a fear of vomiting and he’s written the word vomit, he might not be able to

10/24/17 11:11 AM

Staten Island Mental Health Society’s

ATTORNEY RALPH GERSTEIN

(formerly Teen Center)

Special Education K-12, College & Graduate Students with Disabilities, Defense of Disciplinary Proceedings, Civil Rights Issues, Remedies for Bullying, Teacher Employment Matters

ADOLESCENT & ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM (ASAP)

ION? ADDICT Help We Can

Do you or someone you know have a problem with substance use?

ASAP provides safe, confidential and nurturing treatment for individuals struggling with alcohol/drug problems.We serve adolescents, adults and COSAs (child or loved one of a substance user).

ASAP LOCATIONS: 444 St. Mark’s Place 718-720-6727

669 Castleton Avenue 718-442-2225

Please visit www.simhs.org

Has opened a Staten-Island based Education Law practice.

OTHER AREAS OF PRACTICE INCLUDE SMALL BUSINESS LAW, EMPLOYMENT, AND WILLS AND ESTATES

FREE WORKSHOPS FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN EDUCATION LAW Call or e-mail for information

609-558-0031

34 Dumont Ave Near Hylan Blvd & Old Town Rd rgerstein@comcast.net

NEW: SIX-WEEK PARENTING COURSE

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen™

Classes suitable for parents of toddlers through teens

Based on the world-renowned work of Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlich led by long-time parenting coach & educator Dolores Reig, MS, Ed.

Sharpen your skills on how to:

• Limit unacceptable behavior Techniques • Engage your child’s willing cooperation can be implemented • Discipline kindly & effectively immediately!

• Resolve conflicts peacefully • Create a family atmosphere of love & respect Six, two-hour weekly classes limited to 12 participants.

Positive Parenting for Today’s World!© For more info and to register visit TheKidPro.com or Email TheKidPro@Rocketmail.com november 2017

www.siparent.com

sip027.indd 1

27 10/24/17 11:46 AM

LIPM

Follow us on social media

feature / special needs stand seeing that word, so he erases it. Kids start having erasers worn down to the metal. Teachers start to see holes in the paper. Words will be drawn over on the back of the page. A lot of different areas of writing become problematic.

Is proud to share our innovative productive programs & events for children, teens, young adults, and their families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Distraction: If a child is busy thinking that if she doesn’t turn the pen cap and count to four the right way then her mom is going to get sick, she’s not going to be paying attention in class. And if her teacher calls on her to answer a question, her distraction might look like ADHD, but it isn’t.

Slowness on exams and papers and tasks: Sometimes when kids take a long time they’re struggling with the perfectionism of needing to do things the right way. This could look like learning problems, or inattention, but it isn’t.

Avoidance: Teachers might see a child who doesn’t want to sit on the floor, or pick things up that touched the floor, or get his hands dirty in art class. He may avoid a lot of playground activities—kids with germ fears will look at the playground the way some adults look at the subway—it’s gross. Why touch anything there?

PLEASE VISIT

www.graceofny.org

Download a registration packet under Resources & Forms Fax: ATTN: Julie Gottesman, Program Director 718-987-5752 or email: jgottesman@graceofny.org to begin the enrollment process.

For more information 718-983-3800 460 Brielle Ave • 10314 SI, NY Facebook.com/graceofny.org

28

Tapping and touching symmetrically: If a child sits down at her desk and she accidentally kicks the chair of the kid next to her with her right foot, she’s going to have to then kick it with her left foot. That might look like somebody who’s being oppositional, or somebody who’s got too much energy, but actually it’s OCD. Complaints of anxiety and fatigue: There’s one interesting theory that kids with OCD are smarter than other kids. And if you consider how much thinking they’re doing, they’re really using their brain more frequently than a lot of other kids are. But when that’s coupled with a lot of anxiety, you can have a lot of fatigue. So it’s common for kids with OCD to want to come home and take a nap after school.

By Jerry Bubrick, PhD, senior director of the Anxiety & Mood Disorders Center and director of the ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder Service at the Child Mind Institute. For more information and articles, see childmind.org

november 2017

www.siparent.com

OCD in Classrom.indd 3

10/24/17 11:11 AM

STEM The S and Ma

Providing Quality Home-Based Early Intervention Evaluations and Services

Early Start:

ALL THERAPISTS ARE LICENSED, CERTIFIED, OR BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS

Elise Vetere, PhD., ABSNP Director Licensed Psychologist

Diplomate in School Neuropsychology with extensive experience evaluating, diagnosing, and providing behavioral interventions for over 25 years.

Dr. Vetere is also well versed and lectures on topics including “The Psychology of the Exceptional Child” and “Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)”.

EVALUATIONS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO 3 YEARS • Psychology • ABA/VBA • OT – Fine motor and sensory integration • PT – Gross motor • ST – Speech/language and feeding • Developmental Infant stimulation • Family Training • Private Neuropsychological Evaluations for Preschool and Primary-Age School Children • Private Tutoring

718-887-4947 • 311 • EarlyStartInc.com Like us on Facebook

november 2017

www.siparent.com

sip029.indd 1

29 10/24/17 11:48 AM

birthday club

LIPM

Follow us on social media

BIRTHDAY CLUB MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE

10 FREE TOKENS AT FUN STATION SIGN UP FOR THE BIRTHDAY CLUB ON SIPARENT.COM’S HOME PAGE.

NOVEMBER 1 Alyssa Sanders Frances Tagliaferro Victoria Armstrong Kate Ascencio Debbie Doctor Lisa Forman Olivia Pierce Sebastian Popinara Ilirian Popinara Noah Robert Lassalle Olivia Pierce Travis Ruiz Christopher Figueroa Mason Mastropiero Olivia Pierce NOVEMBER 2 Luciano Rammairone Tia Wright Cameron Sherman George Harris Isabella Gaytan Ava Gonzalez Gabriella Siminson Salvatore Todaro Gianna Favorito Sarah Gambino Gianna-Jade Favorito Gabriella Siminson Amanda Rivera-Lugo NOVEMBER 3 Michelle Gitlin Christopher Marrazzo Grace Harris Samuel Johnson Clarissa Mia Moncayo Kebar Finley Jonathon Konviser Connor McCulloch Liazia Tolbert-Francis NOVEMBER 4 Gina Rammairone Peter Capasso III Danielle Hom Jessica Johnson Daniel Guaragno Milena Scalzo Kayla Marie Becker Lea Marie Scelzo Matthew Luele Brayden Ditre NOVEMBER 5 Dominic Ditre Anthony Griffin Anthony Sigona

Jailynn Jalca Ryan Daich Alyssa Cannizzaro Shahmir Vanees Gwen Samarasekera Jaivon Mercado NOVEMBER 6 Shayna Gonzalez Alison Kate Katz Christopher Lombardi Jennie Long Jenna Quinn Julianna Munno Giavanna Maria Vicinanza Michelle Hernandez Fabio Fonseca Vincent Saleh Ava Weis NOVEMBER 7 Madison Isabella Risi Matthew DiBuono Courtney Henrich Stefon Webb Amani Golden Elena Yuile Tayvon Nelson NOVEMBER 8 Frank Matthew Biassi Bharat Sharma Shane Ravi Cahill Mohamed Abdelhamid Amira Jahaj Angela Sierra NOVEMBER 9 Iris Kessler Nicole Smith Juliet Paige Noguera Justin Kessler Daniella Gomes Joseph Lombardi Eva Fatto Ashley Alfano Avery Ortega NOVEMBER 10 Victoria Paterno Keysean Faulkner Chris Gargiulo Carmela Gioffre Christopher Di Paola Joshua Zucconi Angelina Marie Singh Patrick Hurley Giuliana Mastropasqua

NOVEMBER 11 Joseph Bernstein Seema Silveman Sara Bellini Samuel Blakely Aidan Reeves Jayden Reeves Jenna Mia Zverev Michelle Gordon Andrew Fry Carlos Zurita Chiara Selfridge NOVEMBER 12 Danielle Johnstone Giana Marcisella Deshauna Kelly Landon Jay Levine TerriAnn Eadicicco Heather Wallace Olivia Hernandez Paul Ferrannini Kiana Yard Lailah Villa NOVEMBER 13 Michelle Levy Isabel Weiner Joshua I. Torres Daniel Waschitz Jevonne Jackson Ashley Lucchese Robert Belajonas Adrianna Cinquemani Joseph Koutros NOVEMBER 14 Philip Clinton Briana Isaac Callie Quinn Kaiden Beasly Anthony Grillo Anthony Colon Jr. Alyssa Latchman Sophie Roccanova NOVEMBER 15 Mia Rocha Samantha Tabb Andrew Tabb Elena Gonzalez Anthony Ameno Joseph Bruzon NOVEMBER 16 Anthony Zito John DePetro Jacqueline Sutera Hayley Mia Bond

James Tusa Antonio Padau Isaiah Vanterpool Marc Gambaro Michael Evan Zverev Anthony Aliotta Regginae Jordan Giovanni Tarsio Gianna Samuel NOVEMBER 17 Nicholas Cordona Danielle Dinten Marielle Abbott C. J. Leonardo Nicholas Russo Julia Falvey Joey Falvey Edward Johnson NOVEMBER 18 Jaden Kenna Botte J.D. Oliveri Daniel D’Angelo Christian Mendoza Joyce Santana Brianna Tedeschi Alyssa Tedeschi Luke Singler Christopger Risley Delilah Cintron NOVEMBER 19 Meagan Perrotta Michael Attardo Patrick Deabreu Josiah Hutschenreuter Dakota Hall Gianluca Pirro Sarah Abdelhamid Angelina Pipitone Chloe Joy Reynolds Giuseppe Bongiorno NOVEMBER 20 Danielle Nicolosi Marissa Corbo Nina A. Davis Vadym Kurbalidze Arianna Klapak Juliana Gearns Mason Avenoso Michael Daniel Tarulli Michael Gigante Rihanna Barriffe Jessica Jorgensen Kaitlyn Jorgensen

NOVEMBER 21 Matthew DiGaetano Angela Paolino Victor Moctezuma Victoria Moctezuma Ashton Sannino Thomas Cosentino Leighton Cheuk Nicholas Matthew Rinaldo Nicolena Plantamura Subhan Salman Michael Chirieleison Evan Michael Chernov NOVEMBER 22 Krystal Noguera Gina Mendez Juliana Nirdosh Anthony Vigliotti James Mannino Za’Niyah Zayas Avery Canfield Dominic Mercurio NOVEMBER 23 Stephanie Mitchell Brandon Baetz Derek Poppham Paulina Eve Pearlman John Campagna Carolyn Ellis Allie Harrell NOVEMBER 24 Pina Rammairone Daniel Joseph Davis Amy Hanley Emily Canzoneri Amy Hanley Demitra Tsatsaronis Breana Tagliaferro LaNiya Holloway Abdul Aziz Valentina Loverso Olivia Vrakas Maliyah Mitchell Olivia Vrakas

NOVEMBER 26 Ariana Ramirez Stephanie Cohen Justin Todd Cohen Ryan Swanton Veronica Scacco Christopher Bianchi Zachary Pritchard NOVEMBER 27 Amanda Collins Lameeka Collins Alyssa Ferrandino Nicholas Robbins Chaamy Yapa Lenny Dimatteo NOVEMBER 28 Andrew Minew Matthew Gitlin Sophia Mascaro Michael Vito DeLeo Lizzy Cruz Kaylee Ferrer Ryan Kvetny Delasi Agbe Dominic Mills NOVEMBER 29 Laura Strauss Rebecca Weisselberg William Tyler Port Jacqueline Mills Gabrielle Anselmo Elias Tavarez Eva Duran Aiden Kilcullen NOVEMBER 30 Nick Geraci Donata Dondiego Katie Marrazzo Francesca Sacce Jordon Savarese Allison Jordan Jason Nonnenmacher Jr. Jadah McCombs Amelie Spinella

NOVEMBER 25 Khalid Mohammed Carissa Laiacona Nicole Vierno Domenick Enrico Amaya McDonough Noah Valenzuela Justin Taunton Haley Doctor Kaela Castro

Fun Station is located on 3555 Victory Boulevard • 718.370.0077 Good only for birthday club members on this list. Not to be combined with any other offers. Offer valid on child’s birthday only.

30

NOVEMBER 2017

www.siparent.com

Bounce House Parties Now Available

Private VIP Rooms Available

Newly Renovated Party Rooms

New Wrestling Party

Thanksgiving Special $100 off any birthday party (Min 15 paid children)

All packages include a cake from Kiddie Cakes Personalized to your theme

Invite Your Whole Class!

Includes: 19 kids and free birthday child, 1 round of Lazer Tag or Virtual Reality Ride, Bumper Cars, Himalaya, Airplane, Mini Twister & Maze, 10 tokens for each child & 50 tokens for birthday child. Pizza, soda, chips & cake.

Coffee & tea for adults. Add’l kids $29.95 each.

Save $250

ranked #1 birthday party in New York

LAZER TAG EXTREME BIRTHDAY PARTY 1 hour rides, 1 session of lazer tag, 10 tokens per child, ice cream cake, pizza, soda & chips.

3555 Victory Blvd • 718.370.0077 • Visit us at funstationsi.com november 2017

www.siparent.com

Funstation.indd 1

31 10/24/17 11:14 AM

LIPM

Follow us on social media

cover story

Wholly Unique, But Completely Twins While expecting my now two-and-a-half-year-old twins, I received a ton of advice from other moms of multiples. Just like every child is different, every set of twins has a nuanced relationship with one another and with the world. The fun part is seeing two people of identical ages mature and meet milestones in completely different ways. It’s a unique window into the variances in human development, the way the environment may be explored, and discovering that some personality traits seem to be innate and unchangeable.

My husband and I welcomed our two beautiful baby girls in January of 2015. We could easily tell them apart from the first moments of life. Baby A, Juliette, had big eyes and light, wild hair that stuck up in every direction, with little-to-no eyelashes. Baby B, Leila, had dark hair that curled softly

32 Twins.indd 2

around her head, and dark prominent eyebrows. Juliette screamed all night, and Leila could be swaddled and placed down to sleep.

With my first child, my singleton son, tummy time involved lots of attention from mom and dad. We encouraged him to roll, and demonstrated it on the floor for him. The twins required no such intervention, unless you count separating them when the hair pulling started at barely four weeks old.

The most common advice I received from other moms of multiples was to keep my twins on the same schedule. This proved difficult with Juliette being reluctant to sleep and Leila being a lazy eater. Eventually, I did keep them on the same schedule. They were always changed when the other was (whether they needed it or not!) and I tandem nursed them whether they

november 2017 www.siparent.com

10/25/17 12:25 PM

is when we noticed that our delicate, careful, purposeful daughter, Leila, was making limited speech sounds.

Renee McGrath, a Staten Island elementary school art teacher, also noted that her two-anda-half-year-old twins, Mallory and James, varied in their speech development. Like Juliette, “Mallory began speaking with multiple words and sentences earlier than James. Her letter recognition was also ahead of James’.”

In these times, it is difficult to see your babies, a mere nine minutes apart, be so far apart in their development. Other parents would tell me to wait, and that she was still too little, but my mother instinct couldn’t let it go.

“I think you know best,” my husband, Alex, said when I pressed the issue. “It doesn’t hurt to be too careful,” he added. At 21 months old, Leila qualified for speech therapy and has been receiving help twice weekly since. She has also benefitted from having tubes placed in her ears to drain fluid. This has greatly improved her hearing.

These differences don’t stop twins from communicating. People often ask if our twins have their own language. They have their own way of communicating. Great Kills native Amanda Thompson noted her twins, daughter Marin and son Grayson, developed at different rates as well. “Marin was the first to lift her head, sit up, and crawl, but Grayson was the first to walk. He was 14.5 months and she started walking at 17 months.” She also observed that while her daughter had more advanced verbal skills, her son developed motor skills more quickly.

She added, “We were never concerned that one wouldn’t catch up. We knew it might take a bit more time since they are Everyone seems to two different individuals.” have a twin story, whether they As Renee says, “As parents, we hope that they have a set of their own, have can learn and benefit from twin grandchildren, or just one another.”

Wherever we go, we know a set of twins. are inevitably asked if our girls are twins. Having twins is always a conversation starter. Everyone seems to have a twin one year and Leila took her time, tentatively story, whether they have a set of their own, have walking at nearly 16 months old. Each step for twin grandchildren, or just know a set of twins.

Leila was deliberate and careful, while Juliette It’s always interesting to hear the perspective breezed through each room (and through life) of someone other than a parent. Local twin with an unmatched zeal and seemingly with grandmother, Mary Spirocostas, loves to talk no direction. about her 8 year-old granddaughters, Olivia Weeks and months rolled by with new and Chloe. discoveries each day. Juliette’s vocabulary “Olivia is very sensitive. She enjoys grew exponentially, and she spoke in full cooking and crafty things, dancing school and sentences before she was 18 months old. (And is a girly girl. She worries about everyone and I am the mom who never believed anyone who makes sure everyone is fairly treated,” said said they had a child who spoke so early!) That photo credit Eddie Anguiano

were hungry or not. Trying solid foods was another adventure. Juliette sought the sensory experience of crushing her food and shoving it into her face as if that was her last meal. Leila developed a perfect pinscher grip early on, eating her food with a delicate purposefulness.

Carole Gervasi, a twin mom, marketing executive, and Staten Island native, was one of the first experienced twin moms I reached out to. Unlike me, Carole had the experience of having twins and later having a singleton.

My son, Mason, arrived three and-a-half years ahead of my daughters. I was sure that because of his high-needs personality, that I might be a bit prepared, but I was daunted when Carole said that a singleton was so easy after twins that she could “change a diaper with one hand.” When my husband returned to work ten days after their birth, I looked at my girls and wondered aloud, “Can I change both of you with one hand each? Hmm.” I never had a chance to test my ability with one-handed diaper changes, but instead developed other multi-tasking talents. I frequently managed to change one of my daughters while the other was latched and nursing, without so much as a squirm – and never breaking the latch.

It was official. The twins had changed me.

I was a Supermom.

As toddlers, Juliette walked at exactly

“

Wherever we go, we are inevitably asked if our girls are twins.

Having twins is always a conversation starter.

Twins.indd 3

Mary. “She is like the little mommy. I feel like she took care of Chloe in the womb. Chloe is the confident one. She prefers athletics over cooking or dancing. She never gives up. She is not easily offended and shrugs irritations right off her shoulder.” The differences don’t stop there, of course. They even like different food. “It seems like their DNA was split in half

It was official.

The twins had changed me.

I was a Supermom.

and each obtained different traits but they are ALWAYS there for each other.”

Many moms worry that their twins will grow apart as they get older. Marissa, a local event planner with her own small business, noted that her twins, Jake and Milana, are very close at nearly four years old. She said, “At this point it’s interesting to hear their conversations.

They really are best friends. When they go to the pool club and play, it’s really sweet to see how they look out for each other. It’s funny when they tell a story together. It’s also funny when they tell the story separately and you see the versions differ a bit. But the relationship is so close and it’s the truly greatest gift.”

Like Carole, Marissa also added a singleton to her family after her twins. “A lot of people ask me why I went for a third when I have a boy and a girl. This amazes me!” She explained that her and her husband grew up in families with three children, and expanding their family seemed natural. “I think that people who have one child first and then twins have it a bit more difficult,” she added. Personally, I am uncertain which is more difficult; each has its own set of challenges and rewards.

Age 3 is rapidly approaching, and despite Juliette and Leila being in different places with their speech and interests, there is always shared hijinks, from coloring and drawing on the walls, to taking Mommy’s makeup and giving each other makeovers.

Each night, we tuck our girls in side by side in their queen-sized bed. They’re wholly unique in every way, but they sleep with identical blankets and stuffed dogs every night.

Different, but the same; in a way that only twins can be.

By Jennifer Long Levy, a Staten Island native and freelance writer who is passionate about her family, fitness, fashion, and the Oxford comma.

november 2017 www.siparent.com

33 10/25/17 12:26 PM

LIPM

Follow us on social media

feature / dear teacher

important educational questions educators weigh in on current topics

Experienced educators and authors Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts give solid advice about everything schooland education-related.

Read more Q & A @ www.siparent.com/dearteacher

34

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Dear Teacher.indd 2

Question: Every so often one of my children will forget a lunch, assignment or permission slip. I find myself dashing off to bring the forgotten item to school. Is this the right way to handle occasional forgetfulness? – Forgotten Answer: At some schools, this is a moot issue,

as they do not accept items for drop-off. When this is true, parents and students need to be aware of the policy. On the other hand, there is no solid agreement on whether forgotten items should be brought to school or not.

Actually, we believe that getting assignments to school is part of the homework process. As for handling permission slips, both students and their parents need to work out a reliable scheme for doing this. As far as lunches go, it is the same story. The easiest way to handle getting things to school is to create a list on the exit door with all of these items on a check-off list.

Some educators and parents as well believe that

delivering forgotten items to school is not teaching children to take responsibility for themselves. Plus, suffering the consequences of their actions is definitely an education in itself. Others feel that everyone forgets things occasionally, and when convenient, items can be brought to school. The major thing is that both parents and children should understand what their family’s policy is.

Question: My kids are extremely busy with activities, including piano and voice lessons, which they enjoy. Should they continue with music lessons? What are the benefits? -- Is Music Worth It? Answer: Even if they take up a lot of their time, children should always be encouraged to keep doing things they enjoy as long as they are able to keep up with their schoolwork and maintain good grades. Music is a universal language. It does not matter where you are from or what language you speak, you can identify and enjoy a good melody.

10/25/17 12:27 PM

Music also boosts children’s brainpower, helps them to increase their memory skills and lets them interact with other children. In addition, music builds children’s confidence and teaches them tolerance and patience.

A study by E. Glenn Schellenberg at the University of Toronto at Mississauga found a small increase in the IQs of 6-year-olds who were given weekly voice and piano lessons.

Students who were given music lessons over the school year tested on average three IQ points higher than the other groups.

Question: Our children’s school is embracing technology more and more each year. What should I try to find out about the way our school is going edtech?

-- No Tech Guru Answer: In some schools, technology is employed in almost every area, from classroom teaching to homework to grading to contacting parents. First of all, you definitely need to know how much technology will be used in the classroom.

Will there be a lot of video instruction? Will the students use individual computers that can also be used at home? What type of devices will they be using? And it’s important to know that the students are also learning through hands-on real-world activities.

It would also be helpful for you to know if there are any online tools or apps that you can download to support your children’s learning.

Question: Are there any everyday ways to help my children become better math students?

-- Wanting Mathematicians!

Answer: Believe it or not, the best way to help your children become better mathematicians is by having them do more math. For example, if their teachers assign only the odd problems in a textbook for homework, they should also do the even ones. And if a math assignment is a brief one, they or you can go online and look for similar work for them to do.

You’ll find an abundance of worksheets by both grade level and specific skills.

Also, there are many books that you can purchase that will give your children additional practice in the skills that they are working on in school. Just 15 minutes of extra math work several times a week will soon pay dividends. And your children will begin to feel greater confidence in their ability to do math.

Now, if your children’s skills in math are a bit subpar, you need to do some detective work to discover what those specific areas are. Their teachers should be able to identify these areas for you through looking at classroom and standardized tests and recent schoolwork. Children are not going to become skilled mathematicians unless they have mastered earlier skills that they should have learned.

A steady diet of doing extra math is not likely to encourage students to really enjoy mathematics -- so intersperse fun activities in your quest to improve their math skills. On our Dear Teacher website (dearteacher.com), you will find lots of interesting things for them to do in Learning Activities: Math. In addition, children can learn how to do lightning-quick calculation and amazing number tricks in the book “Secrets of Mental Math” by Arthur Benjamin and Michael Shermer.

Dear Teacher.indd 3

LARGE SELECTION for Newborn Baby, Infants, Toddlers, Big Girls 7 - 14, Boys Suits up to size 14, Missy, Petites, Plus Sizes & Plus Size Petites.

Boutique Clothing & Accessories for Missy, Petite, Women & Children

Shop Early For the Holidays

SUZANNE’S

FASHION CORNER

Large Selection of Styles for Special Occasions, Mother of the Bride, Weddings, Christenings, Baptism, Bris, Communions, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, AY LAY AW E Graduation & Holidays.

WELCOM 656 Forest Avenue • 718.442.8992 www.suzannesfashioncorner.com Mon-Sat 10am-6pm All Major Credit Cards & ATM Cards Accepted

ount – Senior Disc ay! r 10% Everyd d with othe

combine (Not to be ren’s wear) not on child offers and

november 2017

www.siparent.com

35 10/26/17 1:40 PM

education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents teachers education school staten island children community parents tea

column / ask the doctor

community concerns

LIPM

Follow us on social media

By Community Education Council 31 President

What’s the word, Mike?

Have a question regarding education or quality of life on Staten Island?

Let us know and Mike may address your concern in the next issue.

Visit siparent.com/mikereilly to submit your request.

What’s in a Name?

New York State Learning Standards

Michael Reilly.

36

Michael Reilly.indd 1

november 2017

www.siparent.com

The NYS Board of Regents and Education Department recently rolled out the Next Generation English Language Arts & Mathematics Learning Standards. There has been a great deal of fanfare involved in this rebranding.

The newly named standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics is a culmination of 2 years of work that was developed as result of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “Common Core Task Force.” The Task Force recommended an evaluation that included public outreach and consultation from over 130 teachers and parents that were selected to participate in developing the standards. In September 2016 the NYS Education Department released a draft of the new standards for public comment. That request resulted in more than 4,100 comments from the public on the draft standards.

The English Language Arts and Mathematics Learning Standards Advisory Committees met through a series meetings between December 2016 and April 2017. They reviewed each learning standard and made some modifications based on professional expertise as well as input gathered from public comment, parent input, and child development experts.

Although the state education department touts hundreds of changes to the standards, the Common Core “Foundation Standards” remain relatively unchanged. Most of the changes entailed clarifying wording and slightly moving some standards between grade levels. An underlying theme that reiterates the Common Core is that the standards will prepare students for “College and Career Readiness,” while “achieving a vision of 21st century literacy.”

This name change appears to be an effort by Governor Cuomo and the New York State Education Department to appease many parents and educators who have raised questions about the correlation between Common Core and the over-emphasis on standardized testing, which is at the forefront of the opt-out movement.

ber of days of testing from 3 days to 2, beginning with the 2018 state exams. Although this change may be a good thing, there isn’t much leeway since the federal Every Student Succeeds Act maintains the requirement for yearly testing that is the primary method of evaluating school performance. In addition, teacher evaluations will be reinstated in 2019, basing 50% of a teacher’s performance rating on these test results.

NYS’s Next Generation Standards have been submitted to the U.S. Education Department for approval, which is a requirement of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Many believe this requirement will maintain the concept of the Common Core State Standards.

Are these changes merely a wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing? That remains to be seen.

The projected timeline for standards and assessments over the coming years is: September 2017: Adoption of Next Generation Learning Standards Awareness Building 2017-2018 School Year: Two-day assessments measuring the current standards; professional development on Next Generation Learning Standards Capacity Building 2018-2019 School Year: Two-day assessments measuring the current standards; professional development continuing on Next Generation Learning Standards Capacity Building 2019-2020 School Year: Two-day assessments measuring the current standards; professional development continuing on Next Generation Learning Standards Full Implementation September 2020: Full implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards Spring 2021: New grade 3 - 8 tests measuring Next Generation Learning Standards Visit the NYS Education Department website for additional information on the standards: www.nysed.gov/next-generation-learning-standards

The state has made attempts to soften the impact of optout, removing the timed limits on the grades 3 - 8 ELA and Math tests. In addition, they have planned to reduce the num-

10/25/17 12:28 PM

november 2017

www.siparent.com

sip037.indd 1

37 10/25/17 12:29 PM

LIPM

Follow us on social media

feature / dental health

does your 7-year-old really need braces?

An Early consultation could deflect potential problmes So perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise that the American Association of Orthodontists recommends children make their first visit to an orthodontist no later than age 7.

“That doesn’t mean they are going to get braces,” says Dr. Jamie Reynolds, an orthodontist, national and international lecturer. “In fact, it’s pretty unusual to put braces on a child that young.”

Braces are often a rite of passage for middle school students with overbites or crooked teeth. But the oral problems those braces are solving likely started way back in elementary school – possibly as early as first or second grade.

38

November 2017

www.siparent.com

Oral Health Braces.indd 2

But with those early visits, the orthodontist might be able to head off problems before they get worse. Reynolds says these are a few of the things an orthodontist would be checking with your child: • Are the jaws growing properly? You would think the upper jaw and the lower jaw grow pretty much in tandem, but you would be wrong. The upper jaw stops growing around age 8 while the lower jaw keeps on growing like the rest of the body. That means orthodontists can spot problems with the upper jaw earlier and recommend treatment if it’s needed, Reynolds says.

• Is there enough room for the teeth to grow in? Sometimes permanent teeth don’t have enough room to grow in properly, possibly because a baby tooth is in the way. Generally, baby teeth fall out on their own, but occasionally a stubborn one needs to be pulled so that the permanent tooth doesn’t start growing in an awkward direction and become impacted. “Removing a misbehaving baby tooth is often the simplest and best solution to a problem that could become much bigger,” Reynolds says.

• Are there too few or too many teeth? One of the things an orthodontist would do when examining a young child is to make sure the correct number of permanent teeth are forming. Extra teeth can be removed, but if a child is a tooth or two short the orthodontist will wait until all the permanent teeth are in before starting any treatment. “Before I went to dental school, I assumed everyone had the same number of teeth – 32,” Reynolds says. “But it’s not unusual at all to see people with missing teeth or with extra teeth.”

• Does the child snore? Snoring is a potential sign of sleep apnea, a condition in which a person stops breathing while sleeping. It can cause serious health problems and has been diagnosed in children as early as 4 or 5 years old. One common and treatable type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea, in which the airways become partially or completely blocked by the tongue or fatty tissues of the throat. An orthodontist can widen the child’s palate so the upper jaw expands, and that expands the nasal passages. It provides more room for the tongue so it rests on the roof of the mouth and not the bottom.

“Usually, orthodontists offer complimentary exams so it really is a good idea to have your child checked out by an orthodontist at age seven,” Reynolds says. “The odds are that no treatment will be necessary. But if problems are starting to develop, early detection could make a big difference.”

By Dr. Jamie Reynolds (www.AskDrReynolds.com) is a national and international lecturer on high-tech digital orthodontics and practice management, and the author of “World Class Smiles Made in Detroit.”

10/25/17 12:31 PM

Big Bird’s Playhouse Early Childhood Development Program

PRE-SCHOOL

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL PROGRAMS

Integrated Community Program offering enrichment classes for boys & girls ages 3-17 MARTIAL ARTS

Instructed by 2017 USA Muay Thai Champion Mark A. Marrero

YOGA

Instructed by our certified and experienced Mrs. Susan

ARTS & MOVEMENT

Instructed by Ms. Rachel (Masters in Theatre), Ms. Alyssa (Recreational Therapist) & Ms. Victoria (Arts Major)

SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS

Instructed by our own star instructors with licenses in Behavioral Analysis & School Psychology

DANCE

Instructed by our very own Mr. Rowland (Social Dance) & Ms. Alyssa (Zumba)

OUR TWO AND THREE HOUR LONG SESSIONS ARE OFFERED DAILY, ON WEEKENDS AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. Schedule of activities and pricing are posted on www.AFFKidz.com AFF Kidz welcome participants with special needs.

718.667.7770 458 Midland Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306 info@AFFKidz.com

EXTENDED HOURS 6:30AM-6:30PM • INFANTS TO 12 YEARS OLD NOVEMBER SPECIAL: 2 & 3 years old

Meals & Snacks Included Daycare & Pre-School 6 Weeks to 5 Years 5 full days: 8am-3pm or Before & Afterschool Drop Off / Pick Up at 9am-4pm, P.S. 54, P.S. 58, P.S. 60, P.S. 69 $800 per month, Trained in First Aid and CPR • Low Tuition Lunch Included (Breakfast and Lunch Included) “Get Your Child Ready UFT, 1199, ACD & HRA Vouchers for Pre-K 2018” Children in Diapers Accepted 9 Fully Air-Conditioned Classrooms • 4 Custom Built Play Grounds Licensed by NYC Bureau of Daycare Family Owned & Operated Since 1991 Licensed Early Childhood Teachers & Staff Staff are CPR & First Aid Certified Multi-Cultural School...Staff speaks Spanish, Italian, Albanian & Arabic

FREE FULL DAY PRE-K FOR ALL

BIG BIRD’S TODDLER TIME Ages 2-3 Indoor Gym 1869 Richmond Ave

For Children Born in 2013

FREE REGISTRATION FOR PRE-SCHOOL & DAYCARE With Ad

www.bigbirdsplayhouse.com • 1859 Richmond Ave • 718-982-0550

Join us for our 35th Season

BALLET, TAP, JAZZ, HIP HOP, LYRICAL, CONTEMPORARY, TECHNIQUE, JUMPS & TURNS, ACRO & COMBO CLASSES FOR TOTS! RECREATIONAL CLASS LEVELS ALL THE WAY TO COMPETITIVE CLASS LEVELS

& DID WE MENTION....BOYS DANCE FREE!

BRING IN THIS SI PARENT AD GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH’S TUITION!

3285 Richmond Avenue • SI, NY 10312 718-317-8753 www.ReflectionsNY.dance november 2017

www.siparent.com

sip039.indd 1

39 10/25/17 12:34 PM

holiday guide: movie night

LIPM

Follow us on social media

‘Tis the season for some bonding time for the kids with a Family Movie Night tradition.

Maximize the learning moments by discussing topics, characters, motives, and more. Here are some movie titles from Common Sense Media, commonsensemedia.org.

Trivia is courtesy of IMDb.com. (Note: Some may be scary for young or sensitive children) ​

The Adventures of Milo and Otis

A classic ‘80s family film and an entertaining look at how a barn cat and dog befriend each other and are willing to risk everything to help the other survive. The movie shouldn’t be mistaken for a documentary, but it does show how dogs and cats deal with other farm and wild animals. There are some frightening situations, especially when Milo and Otis are separated and must face predatory bears, seagulls, and other animals by themselves. In one scene, Milo even jumps off a cliff. The births of a litter of puppies and kittens are depicted, but not in an overly graphic manner. Ultimately, this is a story of an unlikely but unconditional friendship.

(1989) Recommended for age 5+

TRIVIA: The film was altered from its original Japanese release when it was brought to other countries. A large amount of footage of animals in dangerous, perilous situations (including scenes where it appears the animals are severely harmed and intentionally put into perilous situations) were removed to avoid controversy.

Toy Story

Pixar classic is one of the best kids’ movies of all time. If your kids are going through the sibling rivalry phase, this is a perfect movie to have them watch together.

My Neighbor Totoro Two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, and have adventures with wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.

The Sound of Music

Outstanding family film, rich in character, music, and story, as well as filled with positive messages. Some suspenseful scenes in the last 10 minutes may be frightening for some children.

TRIVIA: The actors had to be continually hosed down while filming the scene after they had fallen out of the boat, in order to remain dripping wet.

TRIVIA: Toy Story is the world’s first computer animated feature film, and the first Pixar film to get more than one sequel.

After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas). Bringing the extraterrestrial into his house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie (Drew Barrymore), and the children decide to keep its existence a secret.

(1982) Recommended for age 7+

TRIVIA: Spielberg shot most of the film from the eye-level of a child to further connect with Elliott and E.T.

The Sandlot Lighthearted, nostalgic tween comedy; some language.

Charlotte’s Web

TRIVIA: There were 47 Wilburs on set because the piglets grew up so fast.

40

Movie Night.indd 1

november 2017

TRIVIA: The older and younger Benny are played by real-life brothers, Pablo Vitar and Mike Vitar.

www.siparent.com

When Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot.

Together they go on a series of funny and touching adventures. The boys run into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a fence.

(1993) Recommended for age 8+

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Tim Burton magic with just a touch of scariness. This offbeat, stop motion-animated movie may be a bit too intense for little kids, or those who are prone to nightmares.

(1993) Recommended for age 7+

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

(2006) Recommended for age 5+

TRIVIA: A Totoro plushie appears as one of the stuffed animals in Toy Story 3 (2010)

(1965) Recommended for age 6+

(1995) Recommended for age 5+

A children’s movie that’s thoughtful, entertaining, and enchanting. Based on E.B. White’s 1952 Newbery Award-winning book, it mixes real-life actors and animals with some animation, slipping gracefully into the world of the barnyard without ever doubting its magic.

(1988) Recommended for age 5+

The Wizard of Oz

Even decades later, one of the best family films ever made.

Dorothy is swept away from a farm in Kansas to a magical land of Oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the Wizard who can help her return home and help her friends as well.

(1939) Recommended for age 6+

TRIVIA: The horses in Emerald City palace were colored with Jell-O crystals. The relevant scenes had to be shot quickly, before the horses started to lick it off.

TRIVIA: It took a group of around 100 people three years to complete this movie.

Babe Farmer Arthur Hoggett (James Cromwell) wins a piglet named Babe (Christine Cavanaugh) at a county fair. Narrowly escaping his fate as Christmas dinner when Farmer Hoggett decides to show him at the next fair, Babe bonds with motherly border collie Fly (Miriam Margolyes) and discovers that he too can herd sheep.

(1995) Recommended for age 6+

TRIVIA: The film had 56 animal trainers on set to handle nearly 1000 animals.

10/25/17 12:37 PM

SIGN UP! Go to siparent.com/signup to sign up for our emails.

You will receive valuable information on family events, activities, school information, special offers and so much more.

See why over 13,500 Staten Islanders enjoy our emails. Sign up today!

Register Now for our Toddler & Nursery Programs for 2 & 3 year olds

Pediatric Multi-Disciplinary Diagnostic Evaluation Site SEIT Program & Treatment Center Special Education Services: SEIT Services • CPSE & Private Evaluations CPSE Related Services (approved tertiary) PRIVATE THERAPY Speech, Occupational, Physical, Vision, Counseling, Signing to Enhance Vocabulary

Is Now g Offerin

Mommy & Me

All Ages Welcome

Special Education Services are at No Cost to Parent Services and their location funding provided by county are determined by the taxes & state funds for CPSE (local school district) special education services

Art Classes ages 1-3 Monday & Wednesday 11:45am-12:45pm Tuesday & Thursday 11:45am-12:45pm

Daddies, Grandparents, or Loving Caregivers also Welcome!

718.356.7795 144 Bloomingdale Road

718.984.5826

905 Annadale Rd (Handicapped Accessible) Email: Therapy905@aol.com

www.wordsnmotion.com

FALL SPECIAL

K I D S

Helping Kids One Smile at a Time!

Your Child’s HAPPINESS & DENTAL HEALTH are our #1 prioity!

Board Certified Pediatric Dentistry

Exce ier Prem S.I.’s ic Dental • KIDS & PARENTS: Dental visits can be FUN & STRESS FREE! State ptional, tr g Pedia of-the-A Pedia Providin e, • General Anesthesia & Sedation available: rt tric D Office rehensiv In-Office or at Staten Island University Hospital Offic ental Compsonalized e Per are C

Over 22 Years Specialty Experience

Serving Children of All Ages and Those with Special Needs

Register Now

$129 New Patient Exam, Cleaning, Fluoride, and X-rays (if needed) Restrictions apply.

Mention this ad when making your appointment.

Call For Details

Dr. Lisa Lazzara

Dr. Lauren Cox

Dr. Kathryn Pallonetti

www.sikidsdental.com 4864 Arthur Kill Rd • 718-356-KIDS (5437) Like us on Facebook @ Kids Dental of Staten Island Follow us on Instagram @kidsdentalofsi Major Insurances Accepted. Financing Available. november 2017

www.siparent.com

sip041.indd 1

41 10/25/17 12:48 PM

LIPM holiday guide: recipes

LIPM

Follow us on social media

thanksgiving leftovers Sure, you could just toss all your leftovers in the microwave and call it a day. But where’s the fun in that?? These recipes will make Thanksgiving even better the second time around.

mashed potato & stuffing patties Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes 2 cups leftover stuffing 2 cups leftover turkey, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons oil, canola or vegetable

Directions:

1. Add eggs to a large bowl and beat.

2. Add onions and pepper, then stir in potatoes, stuffing and turkey.

3. Add butter and oil to a large skillet and heat to medium heat. Scoop potato mixture with an ice cream scoop or spoon into heated skillet and press down slightly with the back of a spatula.

4. Fry on each side about 3 minutes or until golden brown, then drain on paper towel. Makes 12-14 patties.

From PocketChangeGourmet.com

more recipes

can be found on siparent.com/recipes

42 One Page Recipe.indd 2

thanksgiving leftovers lasagna Ingredients

Butter, for greasing pan 2 tbsp. bread crumbs 3 c. prepared mashed potatoes 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 c. shredded Gruyère cheese (or other mild cheese) 1 c. chopped cooked green beans (or other leftover green vegetables) 1 c. leftover shredded turkey 1/2 c. cranberry sauce 1/2 c. Gravy

Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8”-x-8” baking pan with butter then coat with breadcrumbs.

2. Mix together mashed potatoes and eggs until smooth.

3. Spread about one third of the mashed potato mixture into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with cheese then drizzle with gravy. Top with green beans, turkey, more gravy and cranberry sauce.

4. Spread more mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle with more cheese. Top with stuffing then drizzle with gravy.

5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the lasagna is warmed through.

6. Let sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve with more gravy, if desired.

From Delish.com

sweet potato/yam breads Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened plus a little more for greasing the pan 5/8 cup granulated sugar, divided into 1/4 cup and 3/8 cup 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup of sweet potato pecan casserole or candied sweet potatoes/yam 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of sugar with 1 tbsp. of ground cinnamon. Stir until well combined. Sprinkle some of the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top of the butter, reserve the rest for later.

3. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 tsp. of ground cinnamon. Set aside.

4. Cream together the cup of sweet potatoes/yams and sugar until smooth. Then add 1/2 cup of butter and mix.

5. Add the 2 eggs and mix. Then stir in the milk.

6. Fold the flour ingredients in with the sweet potato mixture. Fold in pecans if desired.

7. Pour batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cinnamon/sugar mixture. Bake for 60 minutes.

From CookingWithLibby.com

november 2017

www.siparent.com

10/25/17 12:49 PM

christmas fair HOLY CHILD PRESCHOOL

Saturday, November 11 9:30am to 5pm Over 50 vendors Raffle Baskets Photos with Santa Children’s Crafts Santa’s Kitchen

Everyone Welcome!

718-356-5159 4747 Amboy Road

november 2017

www.siparent.com

sip043.indd 1

43 10/25/17 12:50 PM

holiday guide: events and activities

LIPM

Follow us on social media

Holiday Fairs Saturday, November 4

New Dorp Moravian Church Holiday Bazaar 2205 Richmond Road 718-351-0090 9am-4pm Gifts, trash and treasure sale.

Holiday Shopping at the Hilton Nov 4 • 10am-4:30pm 1100 South Avenue vinevendornetwork.org Over 50 vendors Eger Scandinavian Holiday Fair 140 Meisner Avenue 718-989-3125 9am-4pm Homemade waffles, Scandinavian deli, bake shop, Italian café, gifts, Eger Crafty Ladies handmade gifts, raffles, music, santa & more.

Friday, November 10

The Church of Saint Andrew 40 Old Mill Rd. 718-351-0900 10am-7pm Raffles, crafts, homemade decorations, toys, baked goods, theme baskets

Saturday, November 11

Holy Child Preschool Christmas Fair 4747 Amboy Road 718-356-5159 9:30am-5pm Over 50 vendors, raffle baskets, photos with Santa, children’s crafts & more

The Church of Saint Andrew 40 Old Mill Rd. 718-351-0900 11am-6:30pm Raffles, crafts, homemade decorations, toys, baked goods, theme baskets Immanuel Union Church Fair 9am-3pm 693 Jewett Ave. 718-448-1584 Santa holiday gifts, raffle baskets, homemade baked goods, clam chowder, and sandwiches for purchase.

Sunday, November 12

Holy Family Christmas Fair 366 Watchogue Road 718-761-6663 9am-3:30pm

Friday, November 17

Blessed Sacrament’s Christmas Fair 830 Delafield Avenue 718-442-3090 8am-3pm St. Adalbert Holiday Fair 355 Morningstar Road 718-442-2020 8am-8pm Christmas fair items, auction, food, raffles

Saturday, November 18

Staten Island Technical H.S. Holiday Fair 485 Clawson St. 718-667-3222 Nov 18 • 10am-4pm

Blessed Sacrament’s Christmas Fair 830 Delafield Avenue 718-442-3090 • 12-5pm Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare 693 Jewett Ave (Immanual Union Church) 718-948-5623 10am-4pm Gifts, crafts, jewelry, handmade pet beds, crotcheted afghans, vintage jewelry, raffle baskets, homemade dishes & baked goods. Proceeds used for rescue, care and placement of homeless and abandoned animals.

Great Kills Moravian Church Christmas Fair 62 Hillside Terrace 718-317-7788 10am-4pm Homemade Ornaments, wreaths, and gifts for fall and Christmas, Bakery Café and mitten tree. Collecting new hats, mittens and gloves for those in need.

Blessed Sacrament’s Christmas Fair 830 Delafield Avenue 718-442-3090 9am-4pm Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, November 25

Alice Austen House Holiday Fair 2 Hylan Boulevard 718-816-4506 11am-4pm Handmade holiday gifts by local artists and craftsmen

SunDay, November 26

Alice Austen House Holiday Fair 2 Hylan Boulevard 718-816-4506 11am-4pm Handmade holiday gifts, local artists and craftsmen

Thursday, November 30

Saint Peter & St. Paul Christmas Fair 129 Clinton Avenue 718-447-6362 10am-4pm (Santa visit 1-3pm) Raffles, vendors,

Marsh Avenue Expeditionary Learning School 100 Essex Drive 718-370-6850 Nov 30 • 5-8pm

Our Lady Queen of Peace Christmas Fair 63 Cloister Place 718-351-0370 • 10am-6pm 100’s of basket raffles, 50/50, Santa’s surprise straws, arts & crafts, Candyland, pictures w/Santa, Santa’s wheel of fortune, Mrs. Claus Bakery, home décor, gifts & more.

Please call venue to confirm dates and times prior to attending as dates and times may change.

If your organization is having a holiday fair and would like to be included in this list, please email jcintron@siparent.com

44

Sunday, November 19

check next month’s issue for December’s Holiday Fair lineup

November 2017

www.siparent.com

tree farms 2017.indd 2

10/26/17 1:14 PM

Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Ann Allen Tree Farm & Shop 114 Daum Road Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-786-9277 Barclay’s Christmas Tree Farm 35 Orchardside Drive Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-799-1855 Bullock Farms 83 Emleys Hill Road Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 609-758-8726

Keris Tree Farm 848 Route 524 Allentown, NJ 08501 609-259-0720 Lantier Tree Farm 163 Dey Grove Road Englishtown, NJ 08831 732-446-9799 Lazy Susan Tree Farm 184 Sharon Road Robbinsville, NJ 08691 609-208-0784

Cherryville Farms 352 Quakertown Road Pittstown, NJ 08867 908-806-4580

McLaughlin Tree Farm 1312 Old York Road Robbinsville, NJ 08691 609-259-8122

Giamarese Farm 155 Fresh Ponds Rd East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-821-9494

Meadow View Farms 60 Birdsall Road Farmingdale, NJ 07727 732-938-7181

Habiak Farms 315 Deans Rhode Hall Rd. South Brunswick Township, NJ 08810 732-287-2737

Patterson Greenhouses 636 Adelphia Road Freehold, NJ 07728 732-431-5271 Simonson Farms 118-260 Dey Road Cranbury, NJ 08560 609-730-1110

Breakfast with santa and holiday Lighting ceremonies next month

The Evergreen Farm 4 Bass Lane Lebanon, NJ 08833 908-236-9550

holiday Giveaway on page 46 Westhaven Farm Inc. 725 Route 524 Allentown, NJ 08501 609-259-2186 Woodsedge Tree Farm 118 Beechwood Road Belvidere, NJ 07823 908-763-9920 Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm 249 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ 07823 908-475-4508

visit siparent.com holiday-happenings For more information

November 2017

www.siparent.com

tree farms 2017.indd 3

45 10/26/17 1:09 PM

holiday guide: gift giveway

LIPM

Follow us on social media

Pulse Performance Products Chopster E-Motorcycle

TWELVElittle’s Unisex 3-in-1 Foldover Tote $189

$189

Barbie® DreamHorse & Doll $99.99

Armitron Leather His & Hers Watches $145

American Girl BeForever Doll $115

46 Holiday Gift Guide.indd 1

November 2017

www.siparent.com

10/26/17 2:31 PM

T-fal OptiGrill Plus

Tonka Mighty Builders 100-piece Gift Set $107.96

$149.99

Mensch on a Bench Package with Ask Bubbe & Dreidel Dog $67.97

People Blocks 31-Piece Set $59.99 (2 winners)

Dromida KODO FPV Drone $89.99

Wham-O Air Thunder Snow Sled $19.99

Kurio Snap $69.99

Circle with Disney $99

Enter online at siparent.com/contests

over $1,300 in Prizes!

Holiday Gift Guide.indd 2

10/25/17 1:13 PM

48 Casa Belvedere.indd 1

november 2017

www.siparent.com

10/24/17 11:15 AM

events and activities

LIPM

Follow us on social media

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

Wednesday, November 1

Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • All ages

NYC Compost: Farm & Garden Work Days Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3558 9am • Free • All ages

718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3 Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4

Turn & Learn Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1pm • Free • All ages

Jump, Stomp, and Clap Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 2+

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

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

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Fall Animal Carnival South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Make Your Own Puzzle Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Teen Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13+ Tween Tech Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 9-12 Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

Thursday, November 2

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue

November Calendar.indd 1

Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Baby and Me Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

ProjectArt Workshop Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 10-15

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

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Paper Quilling: Turkey South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road

november Is:

National Adoption Month Diabetes Month Lung Cancer Awareness Month

important dates:

All Saint’s Day - November 1 All Soul’s Day - November 2 Daylight Saving’s Time Ends - November 5 Election Day - November 7 Veteran’s Day - November 11 Thanksgiving - November 23 Staten Island Babywearers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 12pm • Free • Adults Fall Foliage Tour Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1pm • $10 • All ages Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10 CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • Adults Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • Adults Family Movie Night: Descendants (2015) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, November 3

Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1-3 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Books & Coloring Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Construction Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

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

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

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

No Shush Shabbat Service Temple Israel 315 Forest Ave 718-727-2231 6pm • Free • 4-12

10/25/17 1:20 PM

events and activities

LIPM

Follow us on social media

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

Saturday, November 4

Running Wild: Introduction to Trail Running Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10am • Free • Adults Holiday Shopping at the Hilton The Hilton Garden Inn 1100 South Avenue 718-477-2400 10am • Free • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Bruce’s Big Move Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Tortoise Race Fun Run SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • Free w/ admission • All ages Tabatathon Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 625 Father Capodanno Blvd oceanbreezenyc.org 11am • Free • All ages

Vintage Camera Day Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd.

718-816-4506 12pm • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Color Lounge South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • All ages Family Art Workshop: 3-D Landscape Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Einstein’s Mind and the Exploration of Outer Space Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • Adults Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Cinema Saturdays Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3pm • Free • All ages

An Immersive Holiday Experience

Knitting Social South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults

Thursday-Sunday 11/25-12/23 Richmond County BallPark 75 Richmond Terrace Kids under 5 are free hello@winterwonderlandsi.com www.winterwonderlandsi.com

Photography Tour Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 212-602-5374 3pm • Free • All ages

This 5-week event will feature ice skating, rides, games, a holiday market, festive holiday nightly light and sound show every evening. An interactive and innovative blend of both traditional holiday charm and modern, metropolitan production value. Guests 21 and older are invited to socialize in the stylish Igloo Bar, featuring holiday cocktails and nightly live entertainment. Season passes available.

November Calendar.indd 2

Clay Date South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Sunday, November 5

NYRR Open Run The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Workshop: Join the Book Writing Revolution!

Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd.

718-816-4506 3pm • $10 • Adults Doggie Boot Camp Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road (646) 596-6706 4pm • $10 • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Monday, November 6

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Time Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Legos: Creative Carnival South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13+ Paint Space for adults South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • Adults Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

Tuesday, November 7

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

Cool School Holiday!

SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 10am • Free • All ages Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1-3 La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Rossville call for location 347-432-1134 10:30am • Free • Adults Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Pumpkin Smash PS 9 1055 Targee St. 212-219-8090 11am • Free • All ages Five Senses Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4 Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Walk in Workshop SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

10/25/17 1:20 PM

events and activities

LIPM

Follow us on social media

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Afternoon Storytime & Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9-12 Wonder Program South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Coding for Kids West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library

132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Grade PreK Stitchin’ South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • Adults NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, November 8

Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • All ages

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Holiday Shopping at the hilton Saturday, November 4th 10am-4:30pm Hilton Garden Inn 1100 South Ave • SI, NY 10314 vinevendornetwork.org Free & open to the public! Shop for home decor, gifts, and elegant merchandise with 50 small, local businesses.

Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Teen Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13+ Tween Tech Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 9-12 Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

November Calendar.indd 3

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Be a Game Builder Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Thursday, November 9

Friday, November 10

Playtime!

Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3

Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1-3

Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4

Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

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

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Paint Day Saturday, November 11 SI Children’s Museum Immanuel Union Church 1000 Richmond Terrace Holiday Fair 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10 Immanuel Union Church 693 Jewett Avenue 718-448-1584 Science Time 9am • Free • All ages SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Holy Child Christmas Fair 718-273-2060 Holy Child 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 4747 Amboy Rd. 718-356-5159 Homework Help 9:30am • Free • All ages Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street Running Wild: Introduction 718-442-0158 to Trail Running 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue Imagination Station 718-351-3450 New Dorp Library 10am • Free • Adults 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 Thanking the Troops on 3:30pm • Free • All ages Veterans Day SI Children’s Museum Story Time 1000 Richmond Terrace SI Children’s Museum 718-273-2060 1000 Richmond Terrace 10am • Free • All ages 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Compost Project: Putting Your Garden to Bed Homework Help Snug Harbor Cultural Center South Beach Library 1000 Richmond Terrace 21-25 Robin Road 718-425-3558 718-816-5834 11am • Free • All ages 4pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

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

10/25/17 1:20 PM

events and activities

LIPM

Follow us on social media

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Annual Fundraiser Li Greci’s Staaten 697 Forest Avenue 718-442-1608 11am • All ages A Loud Winter’s Nap Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Human Foosball Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 625 Father Capodanno Blvd oceanbreezenyc.org 11am • Free • All ages Tiny Terrariums SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Sunnyside call for location 347-432-1134 12:15pm • Free • Adults Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Turn & Learn Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1pm • Free • All ages Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Intro to Tai Chi Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 2pm • Free w/ admission • 8+ Kids’ Movie West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3pm • Free • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Italian Bred Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 8pm • $25 and up • All ages

Sunday, November 12

Italian Bred Saturday, November 11 • 8pm Snug Harbor Music Hall 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 italianbredshow.com Italian Bred is based on true life events and told through the eyes of a little girl growing up Italian on Staten Island. Candice Guarino slips in and out of multiple family characters while sharing the stage with virtual cameos of celebrities.

Delicious Italian favorites and warm goodies will be served at 6pm. Bring your family, your appetites, and have a fun and hilarious night out! Ages 8 & up.

November Calendar.indd 4

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Monday, November 13

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Playtime!

Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

NYRR Open Run The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Trail of the Month Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • All ages

Legos: Creative Carnival South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13+

Shore-to-Shore Scavenger Hunt II Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 12pm • $25/$20 members • All ages

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Doggie Boot Camp Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road (646) 596-6706 4pm • $10 • All ages

Tuesday, November 14

718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Five Senses Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4 Thanksgiving Bookcraft West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Age 1.5-4 Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Imagination Playground SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Spell it, Write it, Read it New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3pm • Free • All ages Afternoon Storytime & Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Slime Time Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 888-623-3724 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+

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

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

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1-3

Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9-12

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street

10/26/17 11:08 AM

events and activities

LIPM

Follow us on social media

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Anti-Bully Support Workshops Projectivity 51 Broad Street 646-765-6531 4pm • Free • All ages Drop in Watercolor South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • Adults NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Avenue 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, November 15

Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 8am • Free • All ages

Anti-Bully Support Workshops Tues, Nov 14 • 4pm Projectivity • 51 Broad St. Wed, Nov 15 • 4pm Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 584 Bloomingdale Rd. 646-765-6531 playitforwardny.com For children/teens who have been bullied. Also, kids being teased about their food allergies. Parents Welcome. Come hear from others who have lived through the experience and created a positive life; meet other peers in similar circumstances. Parents are welcome to meet with other parents.

November Calendar.indd 5

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

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4

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

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

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

Baby and Me Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Children Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10

Make Your Own Maze Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

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

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Teen Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13+

ProjectArt Workshop Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 10-15

Tween Tech Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 9-12

Pipsqueak Picasso’​s New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12

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

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

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

Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Grades PreK-8

Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1-3 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Game Day South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3+

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

Family Movie Night: Pocahontas (1995) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages

Be a Game Builder Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Adult Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • Adults

Books & Coloring Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4-8

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

Children Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Thursday, November 16

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3 Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Friday, November 17

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

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

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

10/26/17 11:10 AM

events and activities

LIPM

Follow us on social media

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

Saturday, November 18

Fall Flat 5K Trail Race Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-351-3450 10am • $35 • All ages

NYC Compost: Farm & Garden Work Days Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3558 10am • Free • All ages Our Lady Queen of Peace Holiday Fair Our Lady Queen of Peace RC Church 90 3rd St. 718-351-0370 10am • Free • All ages Out of Your League Badminton Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 625 Father Capodanno Blvd oceanbreezenyc.org 10am • Free • All ages Sensory Story Time Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-10 Crazy Coloring Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue

718-984-4636 11am • Free • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Super Science: Light-up Helicopters Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • $10/$5 members • 8-13 w/adult Parent 2 Parent Workshop Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • All ages Book Talk South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • Adults Bear Says Thanks Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Legends of the Fall Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • All ages Staten Island Babywearers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Adults

Church Fair Saturday, November 11 9am-3pm Immanuel Union Church (UCC) 693 Jewett Ave 718 448-1584 Come see Santa Claus and find your holiday gifts early. Raffle baskets, homemade baked goods, clam chowder, and sandwiches for purchase. Free admission.

Thanksgiving with the Beasts Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Turn & Learn Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1pm • Free • All ages Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Cinema Saturdays Stapleton Library

November Calendar.indd 6

132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3pm • Free • All ages Knitting Social South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ Admission • All ages Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8:30pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, November 19

Toddler Time Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

NYRR Open Run The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Thanksgiving Parade Floats!

SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Legos: Creative Carnival South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13+

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

Teddy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 4+

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

Living with Deer: Deer Survival Game and more!

Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-967-3542 2pm • Free • All ages Doggie Boot Camp Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds 1131 Manor Road (646) 596-6706 4pm • $10 • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Monday, November 20

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Tuesday, November 21

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1-3 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Five Senses Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

10/25/17 1:20 PM

events and activities

LIPM

Follow us on social media

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4

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

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

Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Baby Space!

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

Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9-12

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

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

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Coding for Kids West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Be a Game Builder Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 13-18

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

Thanksgiving Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • All ages

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages

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

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Grade PreK Stitchin’ South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • Adults NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, November 22

Annual Pancake Breakfast & Chinese Auction BSA Troop 37 Sunday, November 5, 2017 8:00am to 1:00pm St. Teresa Church - Conran Hall 1643 Victory Blvd • 10314 551-574-2500 Serving pancakes, sausage, pastry, coffee, tea and juice. Live jazz band.

Raffles include gift baskets & gift certificates, NYC Weekend Getaway, Canoe Trip, electronics, spa & wellness, camping equipment, sporting gifts, lottery tree, 50/50 & more. Sponsored

by Met Foodmarkets. This fundraising event supports funding for camping equipment, summer camp, and activities for Troop 37.

November Calendar.indd 7

Thursday, November 23

Happy Thanksgiving Friday, November 24

Thanksgiving Kitchen Tour Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 1am • Free w/ admission • All ages Annual Day After Thanksgiving Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10am • Free • All ages Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Storytime & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Toddler Rhyme Time 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10 New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane Science Time 718-351-2977 SI Children’s Museum 11:30am • Free • Ages 1-3 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Toddler Playtime 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street Children Coloring Time 718-442-0158 South Beach Library 12pm • Free • Ages 1.5-5 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 Buy Nothing Day 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West Story Time 718-967-1976 SI Children’s Museum 1pm • Free • All ages 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Science Time 4pm • Free w/ Admission • All ages SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Teen Time 718-273-2060 South Beach Library 2:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13+

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Saturday, November 25

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd.

718-816-4506 12am • Free • All ages

Thanksgiving Kitchen Tour Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 1am • Free w/ admission • All ages Out of Your League Volleyball Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 625 Father Capodanno Blvd oceanbreezenyc.org 10am • Free • All ages Zentangle South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11am • Free • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • All ages Everything is Mama Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages The Rock-A-Silly Band Concert Greenbelt Nature Center

10/25/17 1:20 PM

events and activities

LIPM

Follow us on social media

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1:30pm • Free • All ages Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Intro to Tai Chi Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 2pm • Free w/ admission • 8+ Preschool Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Cinema Saturdays Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3pm • Free • All ages Knitting Social South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road

718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Candle Light House Tour The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 5pm • $12 • All ages

Sunday, November 26

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd.

718-816-4506 12am • Free • All ages Thanksgiving Kitchen Tour Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 1am • Free w/ admission • All ages NYRR Open Run The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Thanksgiving with the Beasts Saturday, November 18 12-3pm Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 statenislandzoo.org In tradition with celebrating a harvest, joins us as we make special Thanksgiving meals for our animals.

Red Storm Drum Circle SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Monday, November 27

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Playtime!

Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

November Calendar.indd 8

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Preschool Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Baby Space!

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

Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Legos: Creative Carnival South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13+

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

Mad Scientist Monday’s New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 6+

Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 9-12

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, November 28

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

Preschool Storytime & Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4 DIY Foam Dough Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 3+

Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Grade PreK NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, November 29

Tabletop Gaming Gathering Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 7am • Free • All ages Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10 Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace

10/25/17 1:20 PM

events and activities

LIPM

Follow us on social media

descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. Call to confirm before you attend.

718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Imagination Station Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • All ages Children Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Teen Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13+ Tween Tech Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 4pm • Free • Ages 9-12 Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Thanksgiving Parade Floats!

Sunday, November 19 • 1pm Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org Create a float using cardboard boxes and balloons. Then show off your float in the holiday parade! Walk-in workshop is 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, followed by the parade at 3pm.

Coil Ceramics South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • Adults

Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Grades PreK-8

Literacy Inc Story Hour West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 4:45pm • Free • All ages

Around the World Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Be a Game Builder Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Thursday, November 30

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3

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

Upcoming Events Friday, December 1

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • All ages The Edible Island Market & Tasting Pub Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • Free w/ admission • All ages Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Nocturnal Animals The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 3pm • Free • All ages

Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Seussical the Musical Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-207-1128 12am • All ages

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5 w/ admission • Ages 2-4

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

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

Staten Island Babywearers Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Adults

Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • Ages 2-10

Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1-3

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Science Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Books & Coloring Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4-8

Pipsqueak Picasso’​s New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 6-12

Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

No Shush Shabbat Service Temple Israel 315 Forest Ave 718-727-2231 6pm • Free • 4-12

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

ProjectArt Workshop Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 10-15 Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

November Calendar.indd 9

Family Movie Night: Beauty and the Beast (2017) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages

718-448-1584 9am • Free • All ages

Saturday, December 2

Seussical the Musical Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-207-1128 12am • All ages

Sunday, December 3

Seussical the Musical Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-207-1128 12am • All ages NYRR Open Run The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Monday, December 4

Tuesday, December 5

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

Immanuel Union Church Holiday Fair Immanuel Union Church 693 Jewett Avenue

10/26/17 11:04 AM

party needs

LIPM

Follow us on social media

Party time entertainment

Party With Us Now!

• Disc Jockeys • Video Taping • Karaoke • M/F Dancers • Party Servers • Dancing Gorillas • Caricaturist • Magicians • Singing Telegrams • Celebrity Look-a-Likes

• Costume Characters • Clowns • Puppet Show • Petting Zoo • Theme Parties • Double Dare Mini Circus • Dress Up Tea Parties • Carnival Games • Cotton Candy

• Candy Carts • Ice-Cream Sundae Bar • Sno-Cone Machines • Hot Dog Wagon • Candy Sticks • Craft Parties • Sand Art • Spin Art, T-Shirts & Pictures

• Stuffed Bears • Airbrushed Tattoos • Wax Hands • Candle Art • Rides • Moon Walks • Ball Crawl • Super Slide • Dunk Tank • Gyro • Train • Carousel

• Jousts • Catapillar • Lazer Maze • Birthday Machine • Obstacle Course • Casino Parties • Photo Favors • Balloon Typhoons • Chair Rental • And More!

www.PartyTimeEntertainmentInc.com • 718.667.8998

Party Smarty 718-556-9475 Entertainment 718.556.9475

Affordable Party Packages Face Painting, Glitter Art Tattoos Sculpture Balloons, Temporary Tatoos, DJ’s, Entertainers, Karaoke, Rides, Spin Art, Sand Art, Candy Art, Arts & Crafts, Theme Parties, Stuff a Bear Parties, Candy Cart, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Snokones, Pretzels, Sundae Bar, Carnival Games, & More!

www.partysmartyentertainment.com

check out our party directory on siparent.com

BLOCK PARTY HEADQUARTERS

Party Jam

NY’S LARGEST PARTY RENTAL COMPANY

SCHOOL EVENTS, PICNICS & CARNIVALS

Owns & Operates Over 120 Rides!

718-966-8951​​•​partyjamparties.com​•​Follow​us​on​Facebook

58 Party Needs 1.indd 1

november 2017

www.siparent.com

10/25/17 1:28 PM

family classfied

LIPM

Follow us on social media

Happy Hearts Daycare

Staten Island Family Music

3448 Richmond Ave • 10312 718.967.2637 • 201.417.7969 The premier music enrichment program for babies, toddlers, 3, 4 & 5 year olds and their grown-ups!

3 convenient locations.

Morning, afternoon & weekend classes.

www.SIFamilyMusic.com 718.207.1128 Mary Lee Aloia, Director

• Warm & Caring Atmosphere 10% Off New • Clean & Safe Environment • Ages 6 Weeks to School Age Registration.

Mention ad.

• Early Hours: 6am-6pm

Orton-Gillingham Certified Tutor

Teacher with 17 years of experience teaching children how to read Orton-Gillingham is an instructional approach intended for use with individuals who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. It is most properly understood and practiced as an approach, not a method, program, system or technique.

917-538-7383 • mlevine388@gmail.com

Dance Studio 2½ to adult

Dance Birthday Parties

Kinder Combos • Ballet • Tap Modern • Jazz • Hip Hop 230 Livingston Ave (near Wagner HS)

718-727-2649 www.silhouettedancestudio.net

“Help Bring Your Child’s Education to the Next Level”

Advanced Tutoring All Grades & Subjects K-12 NYS Certified Teachers Ready to Work With Your Child

C: 718-755-3025

Piano Lessons with Suzanne Odessa • All Levels • All Ages • Personalized Instruction Discount available for adults and seniors

917.797.9681

musik2kids@gmail.com

Tots “R” Us Daycare, Inc.

• Companionship • Respite Care • Medication Reminders • Meal Preparation • Chores and Errands • Appointment Escorts

6 weeks–12 years • early pre-school curriculum open 7am-5:30pm (extended hours available) • Summer Camp & Recreational Activities • NYS Licensed, ACD & HRA Accepted • Hablamos Espanol • Free Breakfast, Lunch & Supper • Over Nights & Weekends • Children Ages 2+ Must Wear a Uniform Accepting Admission at our New Center Coming Soon: 472 Netherland Ave.

Email: totsrusdaycare@hotmail.com

Locations Located Off 718-954-4108 5Forest Ave, Near PS 22

For Your Peace of Mind (718) 477-1144

1330 A Rockland Ave. Staten Island, N.Y. 10314 statenisland@comforcare.com • www.comforcare.com/statenisland november 2017

www.siparent.com

Family classified Page 1.indd 1

59 10/25/17 1:28 PM

professional directory

LIPM

Follow us on social media

counseling services

attorney

Divorce Family Court • Child Custody Spousal & Child Support Domestic Violence • Adoptions Name Changes • Annulments Separation Agreements Free Initial Consultation for Divorce Actions 24 Kurt T. Richards, P.C. Hour Phone Service

Attorney at Law

www.krichardspc.com 718.720.1000

1200 South Ave, Ste 201 • SI, NY

Karen L. Goldman

NYS Licensed Psychotherapist Bereavement Specialist For Individuals, Groups, Adults and Children • Play & Art Therapy • Anxiety • Grief & Loss Issues • Relationship Issues • Depression • School/Career Issues

1076 Forest Ave • S.I., N.Y. 347-850-2322

By Appointment • Day & Evening Hours

Speech, OT & PT

Michael DeSimone Ph.D, LCSW

Anxiety, Fears & Worries, Anger, Depression, Grief/Sadness, Insecurity/Shyness, Self-Esteem, Relationship Problems Private, Comfortable & Confidential

718-650-9000 michael.w.desimone@gmail.com 175 Burbank Ave (New Dorp) michaeldesimonetherapy.com

Kim Williams-Jenkins

LCSW-R, MSEd, CRC, CASAC

MA, LMHC-BC

psychotherapist

Helping Adults, Children and Adolescents with

Psychotherapist

orthodontics

Evaluation & treatment of pediatric speech & language, fine & gross motor delays & disorders

• Department of Education CPSE & CSE Tertiary Designation • Most Insurance Accepted • Homecare & School Services Offered

718-608-1508

southshorespeechtherapy.com 520B Bloomingdale Rd Staten Island, NY 10309

speech pathology

Speech and Language Therapy Associates of Staten Island, PLLC PROMPT Trained Therapists SOS Feeding Approach Orton-Gillingham & Wilson trained therapists

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

www.pediatricandadultspeech.com

Lisa Jiannetto, MA, CCC-SLP, Director

718.356.6604 • 4056 Amboy Rd • 10308

Salvatore R. Indelicato, D.M.D. Specialist in Orthodontics

Gentle, Personal, Quality Care for Children & Adults 444 Huguenot Avenue • SI, NY 10312

Culturally Competent Compassionate Counseling

• Advanced Integrative Therapy • Indiv/Couples/Family • Special Needs/Identity/Self Esteem • Work & Educational Issues/ Abuse-Recovery • Autism/Aspergers Some Insurances Accepted

(718) 967-5213

15 1st Street, 2nd Floor • 10306

www.bracesbydrindelicato.com

917-837-1317 CulturallyCompetentCounseling@Gmail

SPEECH, OT & PT

speech pathology

Member American Association of Orthodontists

QUALITY CARE SPEECH CENTER, INC.

NYS Licensed Speech Pathologists, Occupational & Physical Therapists Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Speech, Language, Feeding, Oral, Fine & Gross Motor Disorders, P.R.O.M.P.T., Russian Bilingual Services, State of the Art Sensory Gym Dept of Ed Provider (CPSE & RSA) Primary Designation for Physical Therapy Top Tier for Speech & OT

718.605.4301

3767 Hylan Blvd (Great Kills) Randi Pino M.A., CCC-SLP/TSHH, Director

www.qualitycarespeech.com

claire guttsman m.a., c.c.c. - slp

1076 forest ave. (corner of Manor Rd.)

718-447-5501

Certified professional, providing quality evaluations and treatment of adults and children for over 35 years. additional services: Public Speaking Improvement, Accent Reduction, Corporate Speech Pathology & Lecturing

speech pathology

PreCare

Speech Language Pathology PC

• Diagnosis & treatment of infants, toddlers, adults • Autism, learning and communication disabilities • Articulation, impaired language, stuttering or lisps • All major credit cards and insurances

718.259.4001 www.slpmd.com

1829 Richmond Rd SI, NY 10306 3099 Coney Island Ave Bklyn, NY 11235

speech pathology

Sandra Mazzucco M.A., C.C.C.-SLP

NYS Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Call Us and Have Your Business Advertised Here!

Evaluations & Therapeutic Intervention for Children & Adults PROMPT Trained Oral Motor & Feeding Therapy Specializing in Fluency ASHA Certified 465 Belfield Ave • Annadale Town North Shore: 1076 Forest Ave

60

SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYDAY PARENTING

718.494.1932

718-815-6024

Professional Directory.indd 2

november 2017

www.siparent.com

10/25/17 1:32 PM

advertiser directory

A Friendly Face Kidz.................39

High Hopes................................23

SI Pediatric Dentistry.................23

Amazing Escape Room..........21

Holy Child Preschool...............43

SI Tech Holiday Fair..................43

Archdiocese of NY...................11

Ian’s Majestic Murals...............18

SIUH............................ Back Cover

Attorney Ralph Gerstein..........27

Island Shores...............................8

Serena’s Catering Hall.............25

Bario’s Restaurant.....................35

Master Curry Karate...................3

Showplace Entertainment......19

Big Bird’s Playhouse.................39

Mathnasium................................7

Small World Dental..................25

Bump2Beyond .........................20

New Dorp Christian Academy..................37

Small World Preschool.............41

Casa Belvedere........................48 Child Mind Institute...................29 Creative Learning Club41house.............................21 Curtis High School....................21 Dr. Lisa Lazzara (Kids Dental) .............................41 Dr. Biaggio Pacifico.................17

Sportsplex at the Mount..........37 Proud Moments Therapy........27 St. Joseph Hill Academy.........18 Rab’s Country Lanes................15 Staten Island Ballet...................13 Reflections in Dance................39 Supeme Chocolatier...............43 Richmond County Day Camp...................................9 Richmond County Savings Bank...............................2 Richmond University Medical Center...........................5

Early Start, Inc............................29 SI Academy...............................14 Fun Station ................................31 Gingerbread Learning Center........................63

SI Dental Care...........................62

Suzanne’s Fashion Corner......35 The Arsenal at Central Park....12 The Grace Foundation............28 The Kid Pro Parenting Classes.....................27 The Village Preschool..............18 Volunteers of America............28

SI Mental Health........................27 Harvest Cafe..............................43

Words in Motion........................41 november 2017

www.siparent.com

• Advertiser Index.indd 2

61 10/26/17 1:57 PM

can your dentist deliver these services?

• Intravenous and Oral Sedation • Nitrous Oxide “sweet air”

• 42 years of experience with over 3,000 hours of continuing education

• Painless injections with “The Wand.”

• CPR and emergency management trained staff

• Doctor’s cell phone number

• Comfort care cleanings

• Drill free dentistry

• Always see the same Doctor

• State of the art oral cancer screening with Vizilite

• One hour hygiene visit devoted to oral health

• Financing available • An overall heath approach with blood pressure and blood sugar testing • Be seen on time!

• Evening and weekend hours

and comfort • Availability of topical gels for gum comfort during hygiene visits • Understand your dental needs; see it on TV with our intra-oral camera!

• Ask us about the 25 other ways we can help you!

If your answer is “no,” you need to call

Staten island dental care 718.761.5757

Dr. Frederick S. Hecht, D.M.D., P.C. Crown Council Humanitarian Dentist award for overseas dental missionary trips

62 freds new ad.indd 1

Special Web Offer! www.AfraidOfTheDentist.com

1520 Richmond Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314

We are sorry but we are not able to accept Medicaid november 2017

www.siparent.com

10/24/17 11:16 AM

~Equal Opportunity Employer~

To you, they’re learning.

To them, they’re having fun.

For Information About The Early Intervention Program Call 311.

UPK/Pre-K For All Full Day Program available with Master Degree level teachers Rated Very High ECERS and CLASS scores on Staten Island Programs Available for Ages 0-5 5 Days - Full Day/Half Day Extended Daycare Hours Available As per Section 4410 of Article 89 of the Education Law

• Group or Individual Curriculums at Your Home, Preschool or our Center.

• FREE Tuition & Transportation*

• Diagnostic Evaluations and Therapy

by Licensed Certified Professionals.

• Classroom Based Programs With ABA Instruction for 2-3 years olds (limited space)

Placement determined by NYC CPSE.

• NYS Approved Preschool Evaluation Site.

Not responsible for any typographical errors.

* For all eligibile children. Funding by state & local agencies. Parent may transport for reimbursement.

• Developmental Areas: Behavior & Socialization, Cognitive Development, Speech & Language, Hearing Loss, Physical & Occupational Therapy.

718-356-0008 www.gingerbreadlctr.com ~Two Convenient Staten Island Locations~ Call or Visit our School & Pick Up a Free Brochure.

80 Woodrow Rd • 471 North Gannon Ave Email: gingerbread@gingerbreadlctr.com

november 2017

www.siparent.com

Gingerbread.indd 1

63 10/24/17 11:16 AM

PRST STD

SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY PARENTING

16 Shenandoah Avenue • Suite C Staten Island, New York 10314

U.S. Postage Paid Staten Island, Ny

www.siparent.com

siuh.indd 1

10/24/17 11:16 aM