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5.4KActivitiesWhat to do this November: Full CNY family events calendar
Looking for things to do in Central New York this October? Our events calendar has everything to keep your kids entertained and...
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2.0KSpecial NeedsBrewerton dance class allows children with disabilities to grow at own pace
Cicero native Lauren Calcagnino recently found a way to blend her two life passions—dance and working with children with disabilities—by offering a...
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2.2KPets8 things to know before you take your dog for a walk
Christina Evans is a dog trainer with CNY Pet Training & Behavior. She co-teaches a class called Beast on a Leash, for...
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1.6KBest of Syracuse48 Best of Syracuse 2018 winners for parents, kids and families
Every year, the Syracuse New Times — our sister publication — puts out a public survey to see which area businesses and locations readers and...
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3.0KParentingReflections on Adoption: A family is created—with time, love and fate
There's a lot to think about when considering adoption, and even more paperwork. One mom shares her experience adopting two siblings from...
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1.6KCrafts & DIYFamily Genealogy: How kids can interview family members about their lives
At this time of year, we’re approaching some of the biggest family-time holidays on the calendar. A Thanksgiving gathering can include so...
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1.4KHolidaysEyes on the Pies: What I crave for Thanksgiving and its traditions
A few Thanksgivings ago, shortly after dinner, my father disappeared. Our family had been resting in a satisfying, post-meal lethargy when someone...
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1.3KCommunityReview | ‘Liyana’ proves to be as beautiful as it is educational
"Liyana" is born in the minds of five orphaned children in Swaziland who collaborate to tell a story drawn from their darkest...
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2.8KCommunityReview | ‘Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween’ – funny, spooky, mysterious and fun
While collecting junk one day, best friends Sonny and Sam meet Slappy, a mischievous talking dummy from an unpublished “Goosebumps” book by...
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7.5KCommunityReview | Smallfoot is heartfelt, with clever laughs, interesting ideas
Kids First! critics Benjamin, age 13, and Izzy, age 10, say, while the pacing is a bit off, "Smallfoot" is a perfect...
