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
Babies Strangers Bearing Advice: New babies bring out the expert in everyoneBy Neil DavisAugust 1, 20210 The voice had come from behind me as I waited in line at the bank to cash a check. “They…
Child Development Exploring the Spectrum: A parent takes a deep dive into neurodiversityBy Samantha PierceFebruary 28, 20190 The core of neurodiversity is the understanding that, regardless of label or perceptions, each of us is a neurological miracle possessing intrinsic value.
First Person Mentors are key to a satisfying life for a person with a developmental disabilityBy Deborah CavanaghSeptember 1, 20180 I am that person who starts preparing for what’s ahead way before the rest of the general population. My oldest…
Child Development Having Angelman Syndrome: One family struggles with a son’s genetic disorderBy Tammy DiDomenicoMarch 1, 20180 Right near the front door of Justin and Kristina Bomgren’s Baldwinsville home hangs a recent photo of their two sons.…
Child Development Getting a Break: Parents of kids with significant special needs can receive respite careBy Tami ScottMarch 1, 20180 Everyone needs a break from the stressors of daily life. Sometimes, however, that time off requires help from someone else.…
Child Development Danger Ahead! What to tell our kids about the hazards of lifeBy Neil DavisJanuary 3, 20180 My daughter grew up. I try not to blame her, as this apparently just happens. Spoiler alert: If you feed…
Child Development Getting Off ‘The Plateau’: What motivates a child’s growth?By Deborah CavanaghNovember 1, 20170 The concept of academic plateauing has been discussed for decades. The theory is that at a certain point there is…
Education News The ABCs of Money: Teaching kids about spending, saving and moreBy Charles McChesneyOctober 3, 20170 Children who learn about money and financial literacy at an early age tend to be more responsible with their money, and have more respect for costs.
Babies Three Times as Busy: The triplets’ first months at home passed in a blurBy Alexia ConradOctober 3, 20170 “Boy, your hands must be full.” For the first few months after the birth of our triplets, that’s how we were greeted by folks we ran into everywhere.
Babies Sweet Dreams: When will a newborn let parents get some sleep?By Aaron GiffordAugust 2, 20170 Getting a full night’s sleep with a newborn baby in the house may seem like a faraway dream, but experts suggest ways to help your baby nod off.