Author: Christy Perry Tuohey

During Central New York winters, parents seem to know exactly when to head for a place where their children can release pent-up energy. Jessica Purchiaroni, a mother of two, can see the moment coming. “When they are cooped up too long during the winter months, they get agitated with one another much more quickly. A lot of tattling and fussing usually means it’s time for a change of scenery.” Whether you need to find a trampoline or a toy library, there is a range of options in Onondaga County and the surrounding area—some pricey, some low-cost or free—where parents can…

At this time of year, we’re approaching some of the biggest family-time holidays on the calendar. A Thanksgiving gathering can include so much more than food and football. Holiday get-togethers can be opportunities for your children to learn family history, and for adults to share their stories. As a parent, journalist and genealogy buff, I’d like to share some ideas for how you can help your children become family storytellers. When my son and daughter were younger, their grandparents visited at Halloween each year, to help carve pumpkins, hold their hands as they trick-or-treated in the neighborhood, and share a…