Parenting
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221How to Argue with Your Teen: Turn your disagreements into communication, not conflict
As our children get closer to adulthood, they develop a greater desire for independence and autonomy. We parents must prepare them for...
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215Newborn Protection: Preventative care, including shots, safeguards infants against serious conditions
Groups and websites that discourage immunizations are fueling a movement away from vaccines through scare tactics and misleading stories. Like a dangerous...
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230A Little Jolt: Caffeine’s risks for kids and teens
Caffeine is the most commonly consumed stimulant in the world. It’s found in soda, energy drinks, coffee, tea, and chocolate, among other...
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472Ditching High School: How I graduated early and saved my sanity
Graduating early from high school may sound like a daunting task, but one local student said as long as you're willing to...
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315In the Present Moment: Overcoming devilish difficulties of holiday shopping
Years ago, I bought a Christmas present for a coworker, a book I knew she would enjoy. Our friendship was loosely defined...
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731Slam-Dunking Dads: Parents play on Syracuse’s newest pro team
Four men on the Syracuse Stallions talk with Family Times about balancing fatherhood with their time back on the basketball court.
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327DIY holiday craft: Colorful rainbow snowflakes are perfect, even for little ones
Assemble your materials — many of which you probably already have on hand — to make a holiday craft that can be...
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404Brewerton 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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381Reflections 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...
