Treat Yourself: Mark your calendar for Disney’s “The Lion King”—and the other Broadway shows coming to Syracuse in 2025November 26, 2024
Reaching a Milestone: Now the largest chapter in the country, Special Olympics New York is celebrating 50 yearsMarch 30, 2020
Activities In the Mood for Caz: Cazenovia offers indoor, outdoor and historic funBy Eileen GilliganOctober 1, 20150 I can’t believe how many times I’ve driven through Cazenovia, usually on my way to Critz Farms at Halloween time,…
Education Chess Moves: The game’s quiet power has drawn a following among local studentsBy Tammy DiDomenicoSeptember 1, 20150 While many parents find themselves pleading with their children to step away from video games and other electronic distractions, Syracuse…
First Person What I’ve Learned: Teens must struggle to reach their own epiphaniesBy Maggie SimoneSeptember 1, 20150 “Remember when my school supplies consisted of some folders, pencils and crayons?” my daughter said, laughing, as we laid out…
Education Prepping for College: Students with learning disabilities should practice independenceBy Cary and Tonja RectorSeptember 1, 20150 High school seniors have a lot to think about, including college visits, applications, financial aid forms and, of course, graduation.…
Education Code This: All students can benefit by learning computer scienceBy Pamela PuriSeptember 1, 20150 Times are definitely different from when I was a kid. We played outside all evening with the neighborhood kids until…
Food Snack Attack: Protein-filled foods help keep kids’ moods mellowBy Chris XaverSeptember 1, 20150 The first time I heard someone say they were “hangry” I was listening to NBC’s The Today Show, and Tamron…
Child Development High Hopes: Parents share wish lists for their kids’ teachersBy Deborah CavanaghSeptember 1, 20150 I walked home after waving goodbye to my daughter, Amanda, on her first day of kindergarten. I was thankful for…
Babies Preparing to Potty: Make toilet training easier by learning your child’s signalsBy Emily PollokoffAugust 1, 20150 The pee-pee dance. There, I said it. And you know what I’m talking about. You’ve seen it, if not danced…
Child Development Peanuts and Other Perils: Food allergies can arise unexpectedly as children start eating new thingsBy Aaron GiffordAugust 1, 20150 Kye’s first taste of peanut butter was terrifying. His mother, Amanda Staniec, still trembles a bit when she recalls what…
Babies Books About Babies: Reading to an older child helps prepare for a new siblingBy Merrilee WitherellAugust 1, 20150 Anticipating a new baby is one of the most enjoyable and exciting times in family life. Preparing a child for…
