Becoming a parent for the first time is amazing. Most parents will tell you it was a pivotal moment, changing them in unexpected ways. While there is lots of information available for expecting or new mothers, information and tips for new dads can be harder to find. This coupled with…

Summer in Central New York is something special. The days are longer (and sunnier!) the kids are out of school, and suddenly the calendar is wide open — which sounds like a dream until you’re staring down week three of “I’m bored” and running out of ideas. Whether you’re looking…

Education experts have known for some time that kids who don’t go to school year ‘round experience summer learning loss. Still, most schools and districts have yet to extend the school year in light of this information. Statistics on summer learning loss vary depending on the study. But those studies…