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Educating Others About Your Child’s Asthma and Allergies 5 ways to prepare the adults in your child’s life to act in an emergency situation

Let’s Get Organized

From kids’ rooms to bathrooms and the kitchen, easy solutions to keep your home clutter-free.

health 12 Is That Normal? 16 Bye, Bye, Bad Habits 20 What Parents Need to Know About Life Insurance 24 Health Directory

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6 Editor’s Note 8 New Places, New Programs 10 Educating Others About Your Child’s Asthma and Allergies 10 A Successful Start with Your New Nanny 40 Specialty Camp Directory 44 Camps at-a-Glance Chart 48 Professional Services 50 Party Central 51 Open Houses 52 Meet the Health Care Professional 53 Advertisers’ Index

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29 Family Activities Calendar 39 May Day Heyday 54 Moon Sand

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raising kids editor’s note MAY 2019 • Vol.10 • No.12

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appy Mother’s Day to all of you lovely readers! Whether your family is planning an elaborate brunch out or a classic, yet cozy breakfast in bed, or your partner is giving you a day of relaxation, we hope you have a day that truly celebrates you. If you’re a brand-new or expecting mom, you’ll want to turn to “Is That Normal?” (p. 12), in which we explore the various changes—physically, hormonally, emotionally—your body will go through postpartum. You’ll find out what’s normal and when you should seek help. If you’re a mom of a teenager or two (are your teens putting you through the paces?), we discuss how you can encourage your child to nix the bad habits he has likely adopted and replace them with healthy ones (p. 16). As summer inches closer, we just seem to always have camp on our minds—and we’re getting more and more excited! If you’re looking for a dance, art, theater, sports, academic enrichment, music, or STEAM camp for your little one, you’ll want to check out our specialty camp descriptions (p. 40) and the at-a-glance comparison chart (p. 44). And to help you with the camp planning process even more, we’re re-issuing The Camp Planner by Long Island Parent, which is full of great articles, descriptions of area camps, camp comparison charts, and open house schedules. So, if you’re looking for a lastminute registration, you won’t want to miss this ultimate, all-in-one, camp resource! You can find it at nymetroparents.com/campguide/longisland! With spring in full force (are you sneezing up a storm too?) and spring cleaning on our minds, what better time to get your home a little organized? From the bathroom to your kids’ rooms, experts share insider tips to keep your living space clutter-free (p. 26). Happy organizing!

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Educating Others About Your Child’s Asthma and Allergies ›› By Melissa Wickes

aving a child with a life-threatening allergy is constantly scary. As much as you can prepare yourself for the worst, it adds extra comfort to know the other adults in your child’s life are also prepared to act in an emergency situation. Purvi Parikh, M.D., an allergist with Allergy & Asthma Network, shares what parents of children with a life-threatening allergy should do to ensure their child is safe at all times—even when the child isn’t with the parent. Create an action plan. Once it’s determined your child has a life-threatening allergy or asthma, be sure to talk to her physician about constructing an action plan, Dr. Parikh suggests. This should detail what an allergic reaction or asthma attack would look like, as well as what to do at the time, what medicines to administer, and when to call 911.

on the child. Empower your child to speak up in these situations— and to speak up about any allergies when necessary.

Educate all adults in his life about the allergy or asthma. Everyone who interacts with your child—from coaches and teachers to babysitters and grandparents—should be well informed of the action plan, Dr. Parikh says.

Ensure emergency medications are always available. All caregivers should have access to emergency medications. A doctor can generally prescribe EpiPens in bulk, according to Dr. Parikh, so give one to your child’s babysitter, teachers, coaches, and grandparents—and give one to your child to carry. Whomever is given the responsibility of holding the EpiPen should know how to properly use it (there are instructional videos online). If the child suffers from asthma, he must have quick-relief medication on hand and with all caregivers.

Encourage your child to speak up when a reaction is occurring. When you’re not around, your child is her own best advocate. With the help of your physician, teach your child to know what feelings indicate she is having a reaction. This can mean itchy skin or rash, difficulty breathing, vomiting, tummy aches, and more, depending

Teach the child to use medications. While it is important for the adults in your child’s life to know how to administer emergency medications, it is equally, if not more, important for the child with the allergy to know how if she is older than 4, according to Dr. Parikh. This includes asthma pumps and antihistamines.

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ou just hired your new nanny! Everyone is very excited, and you are totally optimistic that she’s going to work out great. A nanny starting with a new family might feel very much like she has just arrived in a new “town.” Suddenly she is working—and oftentimes living—in a new home with a family she knows very little about. She doesn’t know the ins and outs, the routines, or the family dynamic. As a new employer, the most important thing you can do to ensure an easy transition is to act as a family interpreter; you need to teach your new nanny the “language” of your home.

information you can provide to help her adjust will go a long way toward making her feel more capable in her new job. Don’t forget lists of area activities and playdate contacts.

Be Patient

Explain Your Expectations

Describe in detail a typical day with your kids and be very specific about what role you expect her to play. Communicating these details clearly will ensure she understands what you expect of her.

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Provide your nanny with a written “guidebook” containing summaries of your family’s schedule, routines, preferences, and medical issues. Any

Your nanny is going to be in charge of the health, safety, and wellbeing of your children, so it’s in everyone’s best interest to facilitate mutually respectful dialogue if you need to raise any issues. It’s going to take time, patience, and effort—but eventually your nanny will be a fully integrated citizen of your “town.” And taking the time to be a helpful “interpreter” throughout the transition period will be the key ingredient to ensuring a happy and healthy relationship with your new nanny.

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Is That Normal?

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omen are taught to expect numerous changes to their bodies during pregnancy; from weight gain to weird cravings to swollen feet, there are just some things we know might happen. However, we don’t talk about the changes that might happen to your body after your baby is born nearly as much, which can lead women to think what they’re experiencing isn’t normal. Since hormonal and emotional changes are common after delivery, it can be difficult to know when what you’re feeling could signify postpartum depression, which can also be frightening. In terms of physical changes, thinning hair, scar itching, breast engorgement, and more are usually completely normal ways your body adjusts to motherhood as hormones swing back to normal. Some changes are very common, especially when you reach six-seven months postpartum. Alyssa Dweck, M.D., a New York OBGYN and assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai Hospital’s School of Medicine in Manhattan, who has been practicing for more than 20 years, says she sees a multitude of “abnormalities” in patients that are not cause for alarm.

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them. It is incredibly common for women to have significant hair loss at about six or seven months postpartum,” Dr. Dweck says. “It’s a very common thing to go in the shower and have clumps of hair falling out.” Dr. Dweck says many women also worry about hemorrhoids and weight gain, as well as itchy C-section scars, but these issues are relatively common too. “I don’t want to call [these experiences] normal. I want to call them not abnormal,” she says. “Some people have a C-section and never get a scar. Some people never get hemorrhoids. It’s individual.” Lindsey Scharfman, M.D., echoes that hair loss, engorged breasts, some bleeding, and dependent edema, where the body swells bilaterally, are all normal conditions to experience after having a baby. Her patients at Crystal Run Healthcare in West Nyack experience a spectrum of postpartum issues that wind up being nonissues. Christine Catanzaro, R.N., a mother from Northport, had two children 17 months apart. She noted drastic physical differences in her body between having a boy and a girl. While she did not experience hair loss after her son was born, significant hair fell out after having her daughter. She also gained more weight, experienced more tearing in the labia region, and says her feet were more

swollen. She experienced more emotional volatility after having her daughter, but partially attributes that to working nights, sleeping poorly, and having two very young children to parent. “You don’t have time to feel sorry for yourself,” Catanzaro says. “These extra side effects, I wouldn’t change for the experience of having my kids.”

What’s Not Normal—and What to Do

Doctors agree that certain “normal” symptoms can morph into abnormal ones after birth, and new mothers need to watch their symptoms carefully. Bleeding, for example, is normal, Dr. Scharfman says, but only to an extent. “Bleeding should be like a period or less,” she says. “If you’re going through one pad a day, that’s normal. But if it’s one to two pads every hour, that’s not normal, and you need to go to [the hospital]. It could be a postpartum hemorrhage.” New mothers who experience severe dizziness upon standing, feel weak and cold, or have racing heartbeats could be anemic. And if one leg, for example, is more swollen than the other, that could signify a blood clot. If a woman experiences blurred vision, a headache that doesn’t go away with pain medication, or upper belly pain, she could have pre-eclampsia. All of these conditions require immediate medical attention. There are also potentially less serious physical abnormalities that Dr. Dweck says need to be discussed with your doctor. “When is it not normal? So, hair loss where it doesn’t seem to stop, or you’re having huge, big bald spots…That needs to be addressed by your physician to make sure it’s not something other than just typical postpartum hair loss,” Dr. Dweck says. “As far as the itchy scar, [you just need to make sure] there’s no infec-

tion, that there’s no underlying skin condition…Any questions or concerns about it being ‘right’…It’s worth a check with your OBGYN.” Olga Tusheva, M.D., an OBGYN at Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, mentioned breast pain as another issue that could become abnormal. “If one breast is significantly bigger than the other, if there is swelling or redness, tenderness, [or if changes are] not proportional to [breast] appearance, then the woman should [see her OBGYN] to make sure everything is normal,” Dr. Tusheva says.

The 411 on Postpartum Volatility

Beyond bodily changes, new mothers should monitor their emotions and understand the signs of postpartum volatility. Dr. Dweck prefers not to call this issue “postpartum depression” because that terminology can be pejorative. She says it is one of the challenges women are most concerned about, after postpartum weight gain. “The emotional volatility that comes about after having a baby, in a good way and in not such a good way, is notable,” she says. “And this is combined with sleep deprivation, which doesn’t help. So, it becomes a concern: How am I going to manage everything?” Certain populations of women, Dr. Dweck says, are more prone to developing postpartum volatility. Among those most vulnerable are first-time mothers, women who are part of underserved populations, and women who have a history of anxiety or depression during pregnancy. If you start feeling down after having your baby, seek help as soon as possible, and try to get some sleep—it’s vital in managing these feelings, Dr. Dweck emphasizes. Dr. Tusheva says “post-baby blues” are very common because mothers are often overwhelmed when they bring the baby home and the responsibilities of motherhood are fully realized. “It can continued on next page

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happen to any woman, whether it’s her first time having a baby or third or fourth time being a mom,” she says. “We all can be overwhelmed by other people, the social pressure, [feeling] like we need to be the best mother we can be, and the attention imposed on us by our family—our moms, our husbands, mother-in-law, and other people who care about us.” But when post-baby blues stick around for longer than a short while, they can become more serious. It is imperative to seek medical help. “Once in a while the symptoms can persist and reach postpartum depression, which can be a very dangerous condition,” Dr. Tusheva says. “If she feels down, overwhelmed, stressed, if there’s any thought of harming herself or baby, all of those symptoms should be discussed with an obstetrician or a primary care physician or a psychiatrist. Someone who can help [her] feel better, as opposed to leaving the condition untreated and having it get worse.” Hospitals conduct postpartum screenings before sending women home with their new babies, but Dr. Tusheva says every woman should be aware of what PPD could potentially look like. Many things contribute to how a woman is feeling after giving birth, such as sleep, the baby’s health, the baby’s sleep patterns, the availability of support at home, socioeconomic status that relates to available support, or a history of anxiety or depression. “If a woman is finding herself feeling helpless, hopeless, if she is catching herself thinking any type of thoughts concerning harming the baby or giving the baby away or how much her life would be easier without the baby, if she finds herself just being sad and upset,” Dr. Tusheva says, “I would say for days in a row as opposed to moments of temporary feelings or temporarily upset, then all of those are the concerning factors for developing PPD.” Treatment for postpartum depression varies on an individual basis. The most important thing to do is seek help so your doctor and psychiatrist can help you feel better, sooner.

The Bottom Line

There are essential steps, Dr. Dweck says, that mothers can take in ensuring they remain healthy and happy after pregnancy. One of the most important things you can do is educate yourself about what to expect in the postpartum space. “Be conscious, be mindful. Women these days, particularly in the communities I practice in, take a lot of care and try to empower themselves with information and education, whether it’s online or with other moms or new moms or family members,” Dr. Dweck says. “But often times you get misinformation out there. So, I think the bottom line is just to always check if something is out of the ordinary with your health care provider.” Dr. Scharfman emphasizes the importance of sharing everything with your doctor—and speaking up if something doesn’t feel right. “Having a new baby is really hard,” she says. “If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. If you think something is wrong, don’t just tell the nurse, tell the doctor. Don’t be afraid to reach out.” When dealing with postpartum blues, Dr. Dweck says, do not be ashamed to talk about what you’re feeling. “And if you feel like you’re spiraling in that direction, please don’t suffer in silence. Get some assistance and talk to your health care provider,” she says. “It’s not a shameful situation. It is what it is, and it really is out of people’s control most of the time. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. That’s my biggest advice.”

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Bye, Bye, Bad Habits!

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It’s not (only) about nixing your teen’s bad health habits, but replacing them with good ones By Karen Lo

hat’s the most annoying thing your teenager does? Is it that he’s constantly sleeping in and on the verge of being late for school? Maybe it’s that her hygiene habits, or lack thereof, force you to ask probing questions like, “When was the last time you took a shower?” Maybe it’s the fact that when phrases like “healthy habits,” “personal responsibility,” or “we need to talk,” come out of your mouth, the teenager in the room immediately responds by rolling his eyes or vanishing. If you’re currently the parent of a teenager, it’s probably all these things and more. Aside from loading up the car and booking an extended, adults-only getaway until she reaches “I should’ve listened to my parents” age, what can you do to help your teenager reach responsible adulthood without losing your mind? To tackle this big question, family therapists, psychologists, and doctors share easy-to-follow tips. But first, what exactly are these bad habits teens should nix asap? Ana Jovanovic, M.S., a psychologist and life coach from Parenting Pod, an online resource for parents on mental health and well-being, says they include: • Personal hygiene: Not showering often enough, not using deodorant, not flossing or brushing teeth, and not wearing clean clothes • Bedtime and morning routines: Staying up too late or sleeping in, which often leads to being late for school • Electronics: Spending too much time playing video games or scrolling through social media 16

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• Homework: Forgetting or not tracking assignments, poor time management, turning in assignments late, and procrastination • Fitness: Spending too much time on the couch or sitting • Diet: Avoiding healthy foods, eating unhealthy snacks, eating lots of sugar, eating late, and skipping breakfast

How These Habits Get Formed

“Bad habits are very rewarding,” Jovanovic says. “The rewards, satisfaction, and pleasure that bad habits provide are usually much more tangible and closer in time than the negative consequences. Impulse control, an area of executive functioning, is all about [foregoing] those short-term rewards for the sake of achieving a larger, more valuable reward that comes later on. But impulse control is not a skill that comes naturally.” It will take some time for tweens and teens to understand the consequences that ultimately come from giving in to those impulses, Jovanovic says. But for now, playing video games or scrolling through Instagram beats the danger of not getting into the dream college because of a low GPA and eating a double cheeseburger sounds far more tempting than eating a salad.

Help Your Teen Form Good Habits

If your teen sees no strong reason to stop his bad habits, he will continue with them. “The way these habits get broken down depends

on what the habit is like, and what kind of satisfaction it brings to a person. However, the challenge is not only to let go of bad habits, but to build new ones that a teen can really stick to,” Jovanovic says. For example, what might a dermatologist say about your teenager’s skincare routine? Perhaps a lot. Although an estimated 80 percent of teens deal with acne, 90 percent have not seen a dermatologist, according to Yoram Harth, M.D., F.A.A.D., board-certified dermatologist and medical director of MDacne, an app that uses selfies to connect patients with customized treatments. “As a dermatologist, I believe that one of the worst habits teens have is picking on their acne,” Dr. Harth says. “Unfortunately picking on acne can leave lifelong scars that are very difficult to eliminate. Many parents think acne will go away by itself with age, but it won’t.” You could try to convince your teen not to pick at her skin by virtue of the fact that picking is bad for it, but that’s pretty hard to do since, in theory, she’s already well-aware. “The second, easier way is to help them treat and prevent their acne,” Dr. Harth recommends. “A lot can be done with small changes in behavior. If someone is dealing with acne breakouts on their forehead, they should avoid headbands, baseball caps, and hair gels. If the acne is on their body, they should avoid backpacks and too-tight clothing—and always wash their face after sweating, and shower at least once a day.” So, how can we help our teens make behavioral changes, like the ones mentioned above, that eliminate bad habits?

What doesn’t work?

Lecturing (for its own sake): “Teens are opinionated young people who are likely to stick to their own way of seeing things, even if they calmly nod when you’re telling them what they should or shouldn’t do,” Jovanovic says. “Chances are, they feel that you are too old, lame, or naive to really understand what they’re going through.”

Impulsive reactions and a lack of reasoning behind your grounding system: “Though sometimes taking their phone away or having them go to their room may encourage them to actually do their homework or get to bed earlier, in most cases, teens will continue doing the same things, just to prove your punishment doesn’t make sense.” Figure out a system that is clear and makes her aware of the consequences—then stick to it. Comparing yourself to them: “Teen years are the years of questioning authorities,” Jovanovic reminds us. “This is a period when it’s psychologically desirable to be rebellious, as teens are starting to uncover who they want to be.” So, when you compare your habits to theirs, you’re implying your way is “the right way.” “One of my clients phrased it nicely: ‘My mom thinks she is living vicariously through me. I am my own person, which is why I intend to do most things differently,’” Jovanovic adds.

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Listen, understand, discuss, and walk the walk: Do all of these combined; one without the other is likely to be ineffective. “What I often hear from my teen clients is, ‘Parents are willing to listen only if you are saying what they want to hear,’” Jovanovic says. “And in the end, if you’re not doing what you preach, your teen is going to see right through you. My teen clients tell me, ‘My parents are on the phone all the time but call me addicted.’ Likewise, if you preach the importance of eating healthy or exercising, you have to lead by example.” Parents, quite often, can completely miss their own contributions to a bad family trait, notes Jennifer Johnston-Jones, Ph.D., a family therapist based in Los Angeles, CA. “For example, one of the most common bad habits for teens is negative self-talk, yet how many parents have continued on next page

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looked in the mirror and said something negative about their bodies in front of their child?…That’s why the personal growth of parents is the best way to teach good habits in our children,” she says. To that end, “model the good habit in yourself and let your teen know you are also working on it,” Dr. Johnston-Jones advises. If your teen is working on improving her sleep habits, help her by keeping a steady bedtime yourself, away from your phone. And most importantly, replace bad habits with healthy family habits. For Dr. Johnston-Jones, regular family meetings are a big part of the puzzle. Share the importance of creating a solution everyone can agree on. Try it for a week. If it needs revisiting, put it on the agenda again and come back to it. End the family meeting by talking about future plans or playing a game together, like charades, even if it’s just for 15 minutes, she suggests. Reach an agreement and stick to it: “There may be things you are not willing to let slide. Whatever that is—their GPA, exercise, sleeping habits, or personal hygiene—it’s important to let them know,” Jovanovic says. “Set up clear, unambiguous expectations. Let them know whether they can use your support or if they have any resources available.” When both sides come to an agreement, your teenager will have a stronger grasp of trust and accountability. Emphasize freedom of choice and leave them to it: “What I do in coaching is ensure that a teen I work with is familiar with all the choices they can make in a given situation, as well as the benefits and negative consequences. I help them weigh the options and once they make a decision to take ownership of it,” Jovanovic says. “What I see parents do with the intention to prevent bad things from happening is either making the choice for kids or trying to eliminate the consequence. It’s very important that they have the consequence and the opportunity to deal with it. This is a necessary learning experience that builds resilience and problem-solving and coping skills.” Give useful feedback: “By ‘useful,’ I mean concrete, focused on behavior, and timely,” Jovanovic says. Instead of telling your teen to practice better hygiene, tell her to shower every evening and brush her teeth twice a day. Start small and offer praise: In reality, no matter how old you are, “changing a habit is a difficult task, and getting started on a change is usually the hardest step,” Jovanovic says. Start small and leave room to grow. If he hasn’t exercised in a while, don’t sign him up for an intensive three-week program. Start with a daily 30-minute walk around the neighborhood and join him if he’s up for it. “Parents tend to compare their own habits to the habits of their children,” Jovanovic notes. “Put the frustration on hold and focus on helping their behavior translate into a stable habit. Applaud their efforts and help them build up to new goals.” Build your relationship: Lastly, and most importantly, this is the key to shaping your teenagers into the adults you’d like them to be. “If the relationship isn’t good, chances are that your teen will ignore you, or do the opposite of what you suggest,” Jovanovic says. “What a coach (that’s you) does is invest time in listening and understanding the reasons behind the choices teens make. ...Consistency in the coach’s actions and attitude is what builds trust.” Once your teen trusts you and feels like you really know her, she’ll be ready to listen and take what you’re saying into consideration, Jovanovic says. Your teen will also feel less pressure and a lack of judgment, which will help him grow and find out what works for him. Karen Lo is a freelance writer living in Brooklyn.

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here are many amazing aspects of parenthood, from sweet snuggles to watching your little one achieve big milestones. Not on that list? Getting life insurance. And yet, this task is incredibly important for every parent. “Life insurance protects a family financially,” says Paul Graham, senior vice president of policy development at American Council of Life Insurers. If you’ve put off this task, you’re probably not alone. After all, it’s not pleasant to think about worst-case scenarios, your own mortality, and the addition of yet another expense. But it’s worth noting the cost of a policy may be far lower than you anticipate, says Graham, who notes that according to LIMRA, a market research firm, millennials overestimate the cost of life insurance by five times its actual amount. “The fact is, it is possible to find a life insurance policy to fit within just about anyone’s budget,” Graham says. Here’s what parents need to know, and how to get started procuring life insurance. 20

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Why Parents Need to Prioritize Life Insurance

“Anyone who has somebody else depending on their income needs life insurance,” says financial expert Jean Chatzky, author of Women with Money and host of the weekly podcast HerMoney. “Think about life insurance as income insurance,” Chatzky says. “If you were to die, who’s going to be in trouble because your salary or your income is no longer there?” With life insurance, your beneficiary—most likely, your child’s other parent or guardian—will receive a payout, known as a death benefit, if you die. This money can cover the basic monthly expenses (think: after-school programs, grocery bills, and so on), allowing your family to maintain their standard of living, Graham says, along with paying the mortgage bill or monthly rent at your current home. Plans can also help send kids to college, he notes. But keep in mind what makes sense for one family, might not make sense for yours. “Everyone’s financial situation is unique, and everyone’s life insurance needs are different,” Graham says.

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As a parent, your best bet is to get life insurance right away—that means before your baby is born, or immediately afterward. “You want to make sure that the need is covered when it exists,” Chatzky says. Plus, this is one task that rewards youth and good health. “Life insurance gets more expensive as you get older,” Chatzky says. And if you develop a health condition, it can be harder—and again, more expensive—to get insurance, she adds. Parents can choose between two categories of life insurance: permanent or term (that’s short for “terminate”). With term insurance, you’ll be covered for a set period of time (between 0 and 30 years, according to ACLI)—the policy will pay only if you die in that set timeframe. After the set time period, there is no payout. Permanent life insurance, by contrast, will give you lifelong protection—as long as you continue to pay the premiums, your beneficiaries will receive the death benefit. There are several versions of this type of insurance available, depending on your particular needs. Generally, Chatzky recommends term insurance, which is far cheaper than permanent. “In order for people to get as much insurance as they need, [term insurance is] often the only affordable way to do it,” she says. Plus, she notes, remember the whole point of getting this insurance: to cover your income. Once your income is no longer essential to your family’s way of life—for instance, 25 years down the road, when your kids are out of college and the mortgage is paid off—you no longer need the coverage of term insurance. That said, some parents will always have a need for insurance, Chatzky says. If there’s someone in your life who will depend on your financial support for your entire lifetime, such as a child or sibling with special needs, permanent insurance makes sense for you, she says. You can also use permanent insurance to leave your kids money in your estate, she notes. What if you want or need permanent insurance, but can’t afford it? “You can start with term insurance and then convert it to permanent insurance in most cases,” Chatzky says—just make sure your insurance policy provides an option to convert.

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Figuring this out comes down to doing some math and thinking through both your current and future financial situation—to help, you can search online for life insurance calculators (like the one offered by Nerdwallet). The biggest considerations to keep in mind are: 1. How much debt do you have? From repaying credit card bills to mortgage payments, your survivors will be on the hook to pay them off. 2. What’s your income, salary, or the cost to replace services you provide? As noted above, this math is easier if you make a set salary. Multiply this amount by the years of coverage you’ll want. For stay-at-home parents, consider the annual costs of replacing their work. 3. How long do you need the coverage? Do you want the coverage to extend until your children are through with higher education, or just until they’re 18? Will you feel comfortable timing the coverage to terminate when your mortgage is paid off? These are the kinds of questions you’ll need to think through. 4. Are there other expenses you want to cover? If you want to cover big expenses—such as your child’s college education—factor it into your coverage amount. Feeling overwhelmed? There’s no need to go it alone. You can reach out to friends and family for advice. Professionals can also help you make your decision. “A life insurance agent or financial advisor has the knowledge and expertise to help consumers determine what level of protection is right for them,” Graham says. The most important thing is not to let distaste for thinking about your mortality—or an aversion to doing the thinking and math required to determine the right policy for you—stand in the way of getting covered. As Graham says, “Life insurance is a critical part of a family’s financial wellness.” Madeleine Burry is a freelance writer and editor who has held staff positions at Parents. com, Scholastic, and About.com. Burry lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their cat.

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his time of year is not only the ideal time to do a big day (or two) of spring cleaning, it’s also one of the most ideal times to look at each room of the house in a different way, especially if it feels like there’s a little mess in every room. Interestingly, those messes usually take hold because we don’t have any method of staying organized—and this is key to keeping the house tidy. “Often we create messes because we don’t know exactly where to put something or the item itself doesn’t have a home,” says Piper Gore, owner of PS de Resistance, a home organizing company in New York City. “Even a pile of loose papers that need to be looked at some point should have a specific place—and only one place—that it’s kept in the home. The good news is, once you and your family know where things go, you’ll save time, find things faster, and spend less time organizing as you will already be doing it as you go along.” Read on as we guide you around your house, room by room, with some helpful organization tips—and great products—that will forever change the way you stack your towels, keep every last Lego tidy, and transform your kitchen into a place you actually want to cook in. 26

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All Hail a Tidy Kitchen

No matter how large (or compact) your kitchen is, it’s easier than you think to keep it organized, says Natalie Schrier, owner of Cut the Clutter, an organizing company in New York City. And, since this is the one room that can easily get disorganized—fast—Schrier shares three of her favorite tips for what is often the hub of the house: Double your shelf space. “To do this, shop around for freestanding shelves that will fit in your existing kitchen cabinets,” Schrier says. Swing by the Container Store to shop a variety of shelf options and sizes. Rethink your spice rack. “A tiered spice rack paired with printed labels on bottle tops makes it easy to find seasonings in a snap. To make things even easier, hang your measuring spoons on the door inside the cabinet in which your spices are stored,” Schrier says. Stand frying pans upright. “This will save space and make it easier to retrieve what you need—you won’t have to unstack anymore,” she says. The Iris Chrome Cookware Organizer ($19.99) at the Container Store is a great option to keep pans vertical.

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If it feels like your kids’ rooms are bursting at the seams—your kids are in a major growth spurt and some clothes fit and some don’t, toys are strewn every which way, and Legos are perpetually under foot—it’s time to sort, dump, or store. Here are four tips to get this room under control: Corral hand-me-downs. “It can be hard to keep kids’ clothes under control since they outgrow them so quickly,” says Lisa Zaslow, owner of the NYC-based Gotham Organizers. “My best tip: Keep a spare shopping bag in the closet to stash too-small clothes and shoes as soon as you realize they don’t fit,” she says. “When it’s full, donate, sell, or give those items away. If you’re saving items for a younger child to grow into, use a zippered clothing storage bin and label it with the size.” Divide—to conquer—drawers. “When it comes to underwear and socks, it’s almost impossible to have kids keep those drawers organized,” says Jennifer Nevins, founder of Savor, a Manhattanbased company that designs and manufactures organizational boxes. “Dividers make it easy to keep like with like and makes it easier to see what you have and stay organized.” Have the right organizational tools. To get your kids’ room looking streamlined, use a label maker to indicate what’s in which storage box, put a cheery laundry hamper in your child’s room to ensure socks don’t end up on the floor, and never underestimate the space below the bed, a perfect place to tuck under-bed storage bags or boxes. Do a regular toy review. “One thing we see people struggle with is the fact that toys usually end up all over the house,” says Ben Soreff, owner of House to Home Organizing in Norwalk, CT. “Step one is gathering all the toys and games for review. Some may be broken or missing pieces and should be recycled. Others have been money aged out of donated Saving onanda should New be York City (preschools make great toy donation spots) and some may be keepsakes that should family day is easy! no longer be considered toys and live with the keepsakes.” As for storage, consider this: “One or two baskets with handles make for good traveling toy carrying bins for when you have company over and need to take the toys out of the living room and kitchen and move them to the kids’ room,” Soreff says. “Often younger kids don’t want to play in their room as they want to be in eyesight of the parent. These bins allow for quick clean up.” The rugged Canvas Storage Cubby Tote ($34.95) from L.L. Bean might be just what you need to keep those toys from scattering.

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A short walk away from Grand Central and Penn Station, the Morgan Library & Museum is a one-stop shop for all book worms looking to dive deep into the wide variety of literary works from the 20th century. Take an augmented reality tour through the Gilded Age gem, Pierce Morgan’s former library, to explore the rare medieval and Renaissance works or peruse the rare manuscripts, early children’s books, and much more at your own leisure. Visit it: 225 Madison Ave., Murray Hill; 212-685-0008; themorgan.org Can’t-miss event: Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth; through May 12 Directions: Approximately a 45-minute drive or a 1-hour, 10-minute LIRR and subway ride from Garden City

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Opening May 4 for the 2019 summer season, play:groundNYC on Governors Island is New York City’s only adventure playground with loose parts and materials, tools, and space for kids to just be kids. Children can visit this outdoor space to imagine and build in an area made for kids only, no parents allowed (with staff supervision). Get messy, imagine, and dream big—no restrictions! Saturday-Sunday, 12-4pm. Ages: 5 and older. Free. 40 Barry Road, Governor’s Island; play-ground.nyc.

A view of The Whitney from Gansevoort Street, which is located in the Meatpacking District off of the Hudson River.

More than 100 dance organizations are participating in this year’s Dance Parade.

Dance into Spring!

What better way to celebrate the warm weather finally arriving in NYC than by joining 10,000 dancers, DJs, and live bands at the 13th Annual Dance Parade and Festival? This unique display of culture will feature more than 80 styles of dance, including African, tango, salsa, hip-hop, contemporary, Irish, and Chinese! If you want a prime view, you can even purchase a grandstand ticket to watch from Astor Plaza. Saturday, May 18; parade begins at 1pm. Ages: All. Free to attend; $35 and up for grandstand ticket. Parade starts at 21st Street and Broadway; danceparade.org. 28

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The Whitney

Free for children, The Whitney is home to a variety of unique works of art from artists of various backgrounds and is the perfect place for a peaceful afternoon with your family. Be sure to visit its website to find out more about stroller tours, tours for immigrant families, activities for families with children on the autism spectrum, and more family fun. Visit it: 99 Gansevoort St., Meatpacking District; 212-570-3600; whitney.org Can’t-miss event: Open studio for teens, select Fridays, May 3-June 28, 4-6pm (see website) Directions: Approximately a 1-hour, 10-minute drive or a 1-hour LIRR and subway ride from Garden City

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EDITOR’S HOT TICKETS

Our calendar is full of great ideas. First, here are the nine events we consider can’t-miss—the ones we’re taking our own kids to. Consider it your cheat sheet to the best of what’s great this month!

WBAB Touch-A-Truck and Family Health Fair FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 10am-3pm WHERE: NYCB LIVE, Home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale AGES: All WHAT: Get up-close to big rigs, fire trucks, military vehicles, police and emergency rescue trucks, and construction equipment. Plus, food trucks, costumed characters, moon bounces, and inflatable activities. WHY WE LOVE IT: Kids and adults with special needs or sensitive ears are invited to arrive early to enjoy “noise-free ‘til noon.” WANT TO GO? 516-231-4848. wbab.com.

Friends & Family Fun Night

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 6-9pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: All WHAT: Explore educational activities, exhibits, and playhouses, plus dinner, raffles, DJ music, and dancing! WHY WE LOVE IT: Proceeds will benefit Child Care Council of Nassau. WANT TO GO? $20 and up. 516-358-9250. childcarenassau.org. 30

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! King for a Day

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 2pm WHERE: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville AGES: 3-5 WHAT: Expect tiger-tastic fun and valuable lessons such as kindness, helping others, and being a friend. WHY WE LOVE IT: Perfect for preschoolers and fans of the hit TV show! WANT TO GO? $28 and up. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org/event/ daniel-tigers-neighborhood.

Creatures of the Night Hike!

WHEN: Friday, May 10, 7:30-9pm WHERE: Center for Science Teaching and Learning-Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre AGES: All WHAT: Take a guided walk through nature trails at nighttime! WHY WE LOVE IT: After the hike, visit the Amazing Animals Exhibit to meet nocturnal animals when they’re awake. WANT TO GO? $9 ages 1 and older. 516-764-0045. cstl.org.

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Spring Family Fun Festival FREE

WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 11am-3pm WHERE: Thomas School of Horsemanship, 250 Round Swamp Road, Melville AGES: 3-17 WHAT: Celebrate spring with pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, cotton candy, arts and crafts, inflatables, games, a jumping pillow, and food trucks. WHY WE LOVE IT: Families will also have fun with cool science experiments! WANT TO GO? 631-692-6840. tshcamp.com.

Empire State Fair

WHEN: May 3-19, see website for schedule WHERE: NYCB LIVE, Home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy 11 days of rides, games, food, and entertainment! WHY WE LOVE IT: Special entertainment includes a Lumberjack Show, Wolves of the World, BMX Freestyle Show, Jurassic Kingdom, and a Live Shark Encounter. WANT TO GO? $12 admission; $22-$30 to ride all rides. 516-408-1500. empirestatefair.com.

Post Oyster Bay Memorial Day Parade & Open House Event FREE

WHEN: Monday, May 27, 11:30am WHERE: Raynham Hall Museum, 20 W. Main St., Oyster Bay AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices, lemonade, face painting, colonial games, and spy games. WHY WE LOVE IT: Music fans will appreciate a live performance by a duo of American Banjos. WANT TO GO? 516-922-6808. raynhamhallmuseum.org.

The 2019 Long Island Greek Festival FREE

WHEN: May 30-June 2, Thursday, 6-10pm; Friday, 6-11pm; Saturday, 2-11pm; Sunday, 12-9pm WHERE: Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Paul, 110 Cathedral Ave., Hempstead AGES: All WHAT: Immerse yourself in Greek food and culture, plus live music, dance performances, amusement rides, and games. WHY WE LOVE IT: You can introduce your kids to a new culture in a day full of fun! WANT TO GO? 516-483-5700. longislandgreekfestival.com.

WE CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S FREE

Think a freebie has to be ho-hum? Don’t let the price tag (or lack of one) fool you. Here are the five no-cost events we’re excited about now. You’re welcome.

Foster Parent Open House FREE

WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 7pm WHERE: Glen Clove Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove AGES: Adult WHAT: Meet Berkshire’s Foster Home Finder and learn how you can make a difference for local children. WANT TO GO? 631-316-2570. berkshirefarm.org.

Freeplay Friday FREE

WHEN: Friday, May 3, 6-7pm WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport AGES: 5-17 WHAT: Relax and play some games on PlayStation4 and Nintendo Switch. WANT TO GO? 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.

Long Island Private School Fair FREE

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 10am-2pm WHERE: Adelphi University Campbell Lounge, 1 South Ave., Garden City AGES: 9-17 WHAT: Meet and speak with admissions representatives from private schools, as well as set up private visits to schools. WANT TO GO? 516-364-5414. fusionacademy.com.

Spring Festival FREE

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 10am-2pm WHERE: The Waldorf School of Garden City, 225 Cambridge Ave., Garden City AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Enjoy seasonal crafts, a puppet show, seed planting, Maypole dancing, and a petting zoo. WANT TO GO? 516-742-3434 x327. waldorfgarden.org.

Family Fun: Giant Game Day FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2:30-3:30pm WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Play giant board games. WANT TO GO? 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info. ››

Sensational Kids (Autism Exclusive)

WHEN: Through July 29: Mondays, 6-8pm WHERE: Bounce! Trampoline Sports, 310 Michael Drive, Syosset AGES: All WHAT: Bounce and play in a sensory-friendly and accommodating environment. WHY WE LOVE IT: Staff members have experience working with the special needs community. WANT TO GO? $12 for 60 minutes; $18 for 90 minutes; $24 for 120 minutes; $3 nonslip socks. 516-762-1300. bouncesyosset.com. LongIslandParent 31

Family Boat Building

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 2-4pm WHERE: Center for Science Teaching and Learning-Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre AGES: All WHAT: Build a boat out of various materials. WANT TO GO? $9. 516-764-0045. cstl.org.

Super Family Sunday: Art on the Move with RADD Crossfit and Free Style Arts Association

CRAFTY KIDS

Mother’s Day Mandala Valentine Pendant and Box FREE

WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 7:15-8:15pm WHERE: Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Craft a heart-shaped cabochon necklace and a mosaic gift box. WANT TO GO? 516-931-1417. hicksvillelibrary.org.

Coo Coo for Chickens

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2-4pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-12 WHAT: Meet the newly hatched chicks then create a chick craft. WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; free for members and children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Blooming Art FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 9am-12pm WHERE: Home Depot, 600 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont AGES: All WHAT: Make a blooming art piece and receive a certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin. WANT TO GO? 516-488-8500. homedepot.com.

May The 4th Be With You Programs: Star Wars Crafts FREE WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 9am-5pm WHERE: Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown AGES: All WHAT: Drop in and make a Star Wars craft. WANT TO GO? 516-731-5728. levittownpl.org.

Star Wars Story Craft FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 10:30-11:30am WHERE: Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy a Star Wars themed story time and craft. WANT TO GO? 516-599-8630. lynbrooklibrary.org.

Cinco de Mayo Paint Event!

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 11am-12:30pm WHERE: Key to My Art East Rockaway, 131 Main St., East Rockaway AGES: 5-17 WHAT: Paint a beautiful Mexican scene. WANT TO GO? $20 per painter. 516-218-2920. keytomyart.com. 32

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WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 1-4pm WHERE: Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor AGES: All WHAT: Families will create kinetic sculptures using a variety of recycled materials. WANT TO GO? $20 family material fee; $15 members. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org.

Mother’s Day Candle Workshop FREE

WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 4:30-5:30pm WHERE: Glen Cove Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Create a candle for someone special. WANT TO GO? 516-676-2130. glencovelibrary.org.

Tween Time: Garbage Bots! FREE

WHEN: Thursday, May 9, 4:30-6pm WHERE: Floral Park Library, 17 Caroline Place, Floral Park AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Use recyclable materials to create robots. Stay for pizza! WANT TO GO? 516-326-6330. floralparklibrary.org.

Time for Kids: Mother’s Day FREE

WHEN: Thursday, May 9, 10:30-11:30am WHERE: Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave., Merrick AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Enjoy songs, activities, and a Mother’s Day craft. WANT TO GO? 516-377-6112. merricklibrary.org.

Bejeweled Jewelry Boxes

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 1-3pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-12 WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; free for members and children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Mother’s Day Paint Event

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2-3:30pm WHERE: Key to My Art East Rockaway, 131 Main St., East Rockaway AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Stay and paint with your child or drop them off! WANT TO GO? $20. 516-218-2920. keytomyart.com.

ARTful Adventures

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 11:30am-1pm WHERE: Hofstra University Museum of Art, 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Join for Pop Art works on view and an art project! WANT TO GO? $7 prepaid; $9 day of program; free for children of museum members, and Hofstra members with valid HofstraCard. 516-463-5672. hofstra.edu.

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Mother’s Day Craft FREE

WHEN: May 4-11, Sundays, 3-3:30pm WHERE: Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin AGES: 5-8 WHAT: Decorate a craft for Mom or Grandma for Mother’s Day. WANT TO GO? 516-223-6228. baldwinpl.org.

Sunday May 19th 11:00am – 3:00pm

3-D Butterflies

FREE

WHEN: Monday, May 13, 4pm WHERE: Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square AGES: 5-8 WHAT: Add stickers to a 3-D butterfly. WANT TO GO? $1. 516-488-3444. franklinsquarepl.org.

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Po n y R id e s Face Painting

Fairy Planter FREE

WHEN: Monday, May 13, 4:30-5:30pm WHERE: Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Plant a fairy world with colorful designs. WANT TO GO? 516-731-2211. islandtreespubliclibrary.org.

Amazing Jumping Pillow Field Games Playground Musical Saddles

Painting with Acrylics: Sunsets and Dreams

WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 6-7pm WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Paint your own masterpiece. WANT TO GO? $1 material fee. 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.

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Create Your Own Lush Inspired Bath Bombs! FREE

WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 7-8pm WHERE: Glen Cove Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove AGES: 13-17 WHAT: Make bath bombs using skin-soothing ingredients and essential oils. WANT TO GO? 516-676-2130. glencovelibrary.org.

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Toy Story Paint Event

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WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 11am-12:30pm WHERE: Key to My Art East Rockaway, 131 Main St., East Rockaway AGES: 5-17 WHAT: Paint Buzz Lightyear! WANT TO GO? $20. 516-218-2920. keytomyart.com.

Messy Afternoons

WHEN: May 4-26, Saturday-Sunday, 3:30-5pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Get up to your elbows in oobleck, clean mud, and slime! WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; free for members and children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Sally Ride Day

WHEN: Sunday, May 26, 1-3pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-12 WHAT: Celebrate astronaut Sally Ride’s birthday and create watercolor art inspired by space. WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; free for members and children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Painting with Acrylics for Tweens

WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 6-7pm WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Learn how to paint a masterpiece using acrylic paints. WANT TO GO? $1 material fee. 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.

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HOLIDAY FUN Mother’s Day Brunch

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 10am and 12pm WHERE: Stew Leonard’s, 1897 Front St., East Meadow AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy delicious food, a flower for Mom, and a photo opp with Wow the Cow. WANT TO GO? $14.99; $11.99 children ages 11 and younger. 516-394-9001. stewleonards.com.

Memorial Day Weekend Airshow Cruises

ANIMAL LOVERS Family Butterfly Day

WHEN: May 25-26, Friday-Saturday, 12-4pm WHERE: Freeport Water Taxi & Tours, 211 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport AGES: All WHAT: See the Memorial Weekend Air Show like never before on the bay. WANT TO GO? $50; $35 kids. 516-521-7744. freeportwatertaxi.com.

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 2-4pm WHERE: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point AGES: All WHAT: See more than 120 butterflies, create butterfly crafts, and take home seeds for a butterfly garden. WANT TO GO? $30 per car; $25 per car for members. 516-571-7901. sandspointpreserve.org.

Memorial Day Parade FREE

Meet the Ducklings Storytime and Craft FREE

WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 4:30-5:15pm WHERE: Mineola Memorial Library, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Meet baby ducks, listen to duck stories, and design a rubber ducky. WANT TO GO? 516-746-8488. mineolalibrary.info.

WHEN: Sunday, May 26, 10am WHERE: Cedarhurst-Lawrence Community, Rockaway and Central avenues, Cedarhurst AGES: All WHAT: Honor the brave men and women who served and are serving. WANT TO GO? 516-295-5770. cedarhurst.gov.

Exotic Animals FREE

2019 Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade FREE

WHEN: Thursday, May 9, 4pm WHERE: Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Tackapausha Nature Preserve will be bringing animals from around the world. WANT TO GO? 516-488-3444. franklinsquarepl.org.

Painting with Dog Vinci

WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 4pm WHERE: Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Learn how to paint like Dagger Dog Vinci, the painting pup. WANT TO GO? $1 material fee. 516-488-3444. franklinsquarepl.org.

Splish Splash, Animal Baths

WHEN: May 11-25, Saturdays, 3-3:30pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-12 WHAT: Learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; free for members and children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Fidos After Five

WHEN: May 25-26, Saturday-Sunday, 5-8pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: All WHAT: Bring your four-legged friends to join you on the premises. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors ages 62 and older and students with valid ID; $7 children ages 7-17; free for members and children ages 6 and younger. 516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org. 34

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WHEN: Sunday, May 26, 12:30-3:30pm WHERE: American Legion Post 390, 160 Marvin Ave., Hempstead AGES: All WHAT: Pay tribute to our fallen heroes. WANT TO GO? villageofhempstead.org.

Memorial Day Parade FREE

WHEN: Monday, May 27, 2pm WHERE: The Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Assoc. Inc., Jayson Avenue and Northern Boulevard, Little Neck AGES: All WHAT: Commemorate Memorial Day at the 92nd Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade. WANT TO GO? 718-279-3200. lndmemorialday.org.

Levittown Memorial Day Parade FREE

WHEN: Monday, May 27, 10am WHERE: Island Trees Middle School, 45 Wantagh Ave., Levittown AGES: All WHAT: Commemorate Memorial Day. WANT TO GO? 516-731-9114.

Hewlett Woodmere Memorial Day Celebration FREE

WHEN: Monday, May 27, 9am-12pm WHERE: Hewlett Woodmere Business Association, Irving Avenue, Woodmere AGES: All WHAT: The Memorial Day Parade ends at Hewlett High School, with activities to follow! WANT TO GO? 516-295-4636. hwba.org.

2019 Memorial Day Parade FREE

WHEN: Monday, May 27, 10am WHERE: Northside Elementary School, 55 Powell Place, Farmingdale AGES: All WHAT: Join the community to honor and salute our veteran heroes. WANT TO GO? 516-249-0093. farmingdalevillage.com.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS MOVERS & SHAKERS I Love My Park Day: Hempstead Lake State Park FREE

May The 4th Be With You Programs: Star Wars Spheros FREE

I Love My Park: Jones Beach Nature Center FREE

Spring Bike Ride FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 9am-12pm WHERE: Jones Beach Nature Center, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh AGES: All WHAT: Help install a snow fence and beach access mat, and beach cleanup. WANT TO GO? 516-679-7200. parks.ny.gov.

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 9-11am WHERE: Jones Beach Nature Center, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Get some exercise while taking in springtime sights. WANT TO GO? 516-780-3295. parks.ny.gov.

I Love My Park Day: Planting Fields Arboretum FREE

Children’s Program: Minecraft FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 9am-12pm WHERE: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay AGES: 13 and older WHAT: Help spread mulch under beech trees and remove invasive plants. WANT TO GO? 516-922-8602. parks.ny.gov.

WHEN: Monday, May 6, 6pm WHERE: Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Play Minecraft in the Innovation Station. WANT TO GO? 516-731-5728. levittownpl.org.

I Love My Park Day: Valley Stream State Park FREE

11th Annual Sounds of Silence 5k/10k run/walk/Stroller walk

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 9am-12pm WHERE: Hempstead Lake State Park, Lake Side Drive, West Hempstead AGES: All WHAT: Volunteer for shoreline cleanup of North East Pond. WANT TO GO? 516-766-1029. parks.ny.gov.

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 10am-12pm WHERE: Valley Stream State Park, Valley Stream State Park Road, Valley Stream AGES: All WHAT: Help with trail maintenance and clean up. WANT TO GO? 516-825-4128. parks.ny.gov.

North Shore Audubon Society Native Plant Sale FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 10am-4pm WHERE: Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove AGES: All WHAT: Native plant sale to benefit birds, pollinators, and wildlife. WANT TO GO? 516-571-8010. garviespointmuseum.com.

Tiny Tots: Nature Discoveries: Shapes FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 10:30-11:30am WHERE: Jones Beach Nature Center, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Connect with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. WANT TO GO? 516-780-3295. parks.ny.gov.

Green Teens: Outdoor Explorations

WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 1-3pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-12 WHAT: Discover blooming plants and animals in their natural habitats. WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; free for members and children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Horseshoe Crab Walk Day

WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 1:30-3pm WHERE: Jones Beach Nature Center, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh AGES: All WHAT: Explore the lives of these fascinating creatures and other spring visitors. WANT TO GO? 516-780-3295. parks.ny.gov.

Tiny Tots: Nature Discoveries: Horseshoe Crabs FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, May 28, 10:30-11:30am WHERE: Jones Beach Nature Center, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Learn about Horseshoe Crabs with walks, animal visitors, and crafts. WANT TO GO? 516-780-3295. parks.ny.gov.

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2:30-4pm WHERE: Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Try the library’s new Star Wars Spheros! WANT TO GO? 516-731-5728. levittownpl.org.

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 8am WHERE: Jones Beach State Park Field 5, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh AGES: All WHAT: Funds raised will help the Postpartum Resource Center of New York. WANT TO GO? $30 10k; $30 virtual runner and 5k at event; $20 ages 11-18; $5 ages 10 and younger; prices increase May 4. 631-422-2255. postpartumny.org/sosrun2019.

Minecraft 10 Year Celebration FREE

WHEN: Friday, May 17, 5-7pm WHERE: Microsoft Store, Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Road, Garden City AGES: All WHAT: Celebrate with mini battles and the 10 Years of Minecraft Map! WANT TO GO? 516-368-0060. microsoft.com.

Let’s Play Chess Presented by Long Island Chess Nuts FREE

WHEN: May 5-19, select Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm WHERE: Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Enjoy a chess workshop. WANT TO GO? 516-223-6228. baldwinpl.org.

Family Trivia Game Night FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, May 21, 7:30-8:30pm WHERE: Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee, 361 Main St., Farmingdale AGES: 5 and older WHAT: A night of games, trivia, and fun! WANT TO GO? 516-249-0093. farmingdalevillage.com.

Toddler Play FREE

WHEN: Thursdays, May 9 and 23, 6:30-7:30pm WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: A play program for children with an accompanying adult. WANT TO GO? 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.

Play Day FREE

WHEN: May 9-30, Thursdays, 11am-12pm WHERE: Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Join for activities focused on sensory development. WANT TO GO? 516-223-6228. baldwinpl.org. ›› LongIslandParent 35

Power for Flowers: Composting

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2-4pm WHERE: Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Learn how to create compost. WANT TO GO? $16. 516-764-0045. cstl.org.

Kid Chat

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 10-11am WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Socialize while your children play. WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; free for members and children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Tiny Tots: Digging for Dinos!

WHEN: May 6-20, Mondays, 9:30-11am WHERE: Center for Science Teaching and Learning, Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Learn about something new—such as boats, insects, dinosaurs— each week! WANT TO GO? $8. 516-764-0045. cstl.org.

Kids Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt

SMARTY PANTS Baby Sign Language FREE

WHEN: Friday, May 3, 10:30-11:15am WHERE: Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave., Merrick AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Learn baby sign language. WANT TO GO? 516-377-6112. merricklibrary.org.

Rolling River Day Camp Prospective Family Day FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 12-2pm WHERE: Rolling River Day Camp, 477 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway AGES: 3-17 WHAT: Children enjoy camp activities including playground time, arts and crafts, gymnastics, Wii games, or sports, while parents focus on obtaining important camp information. WANT TO GO? 516-593-2267. 2019prospectivefamilydays.eventbrite.com.

Sonic Sensation

WHEN: May 25-27, daily, 10am-5pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: 5-17 WHAT: Uncover clues and solve riddles during fact finding hunts through Westbury House and gardens. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors ages 62 and older and students with valid ID; $7 children ages 7-17; free for members and children ages 6 and younger. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

Learn & Play FREE

WHEN: May 7-28, Tuesdays, 10-11am WHERE: Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Professionals informally answer questions while tots play. WANT TO GO? 516-223-6228. baldwinpl.org.

SAT/ACT Workshopv FREE

WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 7-8pm WHERE: Glen Cove Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove AGES: 9-17 WHAT: Learn proven study skills to optimize standardized test-taking skills. WANT TO GO? 516-676-2130. glencovelibrary.org.

Art Exhibit: May We All Grow Up to be Children

WHEN: Through May 5: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: All WHAT: Visitors will experience the sonic world through 14 interactive learning stations to discover key listening skills. WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors; free children younger than 1. 516-2245800. licm.org.

WHEN: Through May 31: daily, 12-5pm WHERE: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point AGES: All WHAT: See this special exhibit celebrating friendship and childhood wonder. WANT TO GO? $10 per car; $4 on foot. 516-571-7901. sandspointpreserveconservancy.org.

Open House FREE

WHEN: May 10-31, Fridays, 10:15-10:45am WHERE: Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lynbrook AGES: All WHAT: Learn signing with songs and music. WANT TO GO? 516-599-8630. lynbrooklibrary.org.

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 1:30-4:30pm WHERE: Countryside Montessori School, 354 Lakeville Road, Great Neck AGES: 3-5 WHAT: Learn about Countryside Montessori School. WANT TO GO? 516-466-8422. cmsgn.com. 36

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Mommy & Me Sign Language FREE

SHOW TIME! ‘Mame’

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 2pm WHERE: The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore AGES: 13 and older WHAT: This musical celebrates life with an award-winning score. WANT TO GO? $28; $20 seniors. 516-599-6870. plazatheatrical.com.

‘Madeline and the Bad Hat’

FUN FAIRS & FESTIVALS Long Island Health & Fitness EXPO FREE

WHEN: May 3-4, Friday, 3-8pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm WHERE: Eisenhower Park, 1899 Park Blvd., Westbury AGES: All WHAT: Sample nutritious food, try exercise equipment, test drive technology, explore recovery products, and listen to pro-athletes. WANT TO GO? raceawesome.com.

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2pm WHERE: Adelphi Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City AGES: 5-12 WHAT: This amusing tale of enemies-become-friends will charm and entertain children and adults alike. WANT TO GO? $20. 516-877-4000. pac.adelphi.edu.

Israelfest FREE

‘A Chorus Line’

Broadway Commons Carnival

WHEN: May 17-19, Friday, 11am and 8pm; Saturday, 2pm and 8pm; Sunday, 3pm WHERE: The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre AGES: 13 and older WHAT: The musical about dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. WANT TO GO? $45-$35. 516-323-4444. madisontheatreny.org.

‘The Wizard of Oz’

WHEN: Through May 25: See website for show times WHERE: BroadHollow Theatre at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont AGES: All WHAT: Follow Dorothy and her friends as they venture to the Emerald City. WANT TO GO? $11 advance; $13 2 hours before curtain time. 516-7754420. broadhollow.org.

Annual Bethpage Air Show FREE

WHEN: May 25-26, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-3pm WHERE: Jones Beach, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh AGES: All WHAT: One of the largest and most respected air shows in the country. WANT TO GO? 631-321-3510. bethpageairshow.com.

Kids Movie: ‘Aladdin’ FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, May 28, 11am-1pm WHERE: Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees AGES: All WHAT: See the original before you see the live-action. WANT TO GO? 516-731-2211. islandtreespubliclibrary.org.

Fun at the Movies: ‘Aladdin’

WHEN: Friday, May 31, 6:30-8:30pm WHERE: Merrick Cinemas 5, 15 Fisher Ave., Merrick AGES: 5 and older WHAT: See this live-action remake of Aladdin. WANT TO GO? $12. 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.

‘My Butterfly’

WHEN: May 16-June 8, see website for schedule WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-12 WHAT: An elf befriends a caterpillar on its journey to becoming a butterfly. WANT TO GO? $14, plus $9 theater ticket; $13, plus $9 theater ticket for seniors ages 65 and older; $12 theater ticket only; $7 theater ticket for members; free for children ages1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

WHEN: Sunday, May 5, 12-4pm WHERE: North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Road, Port Washington AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy live Israeli music, dancing, food, activities, and rides for children. WANT TO GO? 516-484-1545. sjjcc.org/israelfest. WHEN: May 2-12, Monday-Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12-11pm WHERE: Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway Commons, Hicksville AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy midway rides, carnival games, and a variety of fair food. WANT TO GO? $30 ride bracelet for riders 36 inches and taller; $20 in advance; $1.50 per ride ticket. 866-666-3247. dreamlandamusements.com.

The Kids Kloset Nassau County Consignment Event

WHEN: May 17-19, Friday, time based on ticket level; Saturday, 9am-6pm; Sunday, 9am-2pm WHERE: Global Sports Center at Mitchel Athletic Complex, 120 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City AGES: All WHAT: Find everything from clothing, toys, and baby equipment to outdoor playhouses and ride-ons. WANT TO GO? $2-$10. 631-838-7914. thekidskloset.com.

Street Fair 2019 FREE

WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 10am-5pm WHERE: Bethpage Central Park Kiwanis, 356 Broadway, Bethpage AGES: All WHAT: There will be live entertainment, food, and inflatables for the kids! WANT TO GO? 516-442-6000. nassaucountycraftshows.com.

Home Away From Home: Dorm Decor + College Essentials Showcase FREE

WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 3-5pm WHERE: Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills AGES: 13 and older WHAT: Tour the latest trends in dorm decor, and meet with local designers! WANT TO GO? 516-484-1545. sjjcc.org/event/homeawayfromhome.

6th Annual Pregnant Island Local Parenting Event

WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 12-2:30pm WHERE: Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, 25 Country Drive, Plainview AGES: 3-5, adult WHAT: Learn from professional speakers specializing in preconception health to early childhood. WANT TO GO? $25. 516-581-2217. pregnantisland.com.

Glen Cove Street Fair FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 10am-5pm WHERE: Nassau County Craft Shows, 1 Glen St., Glen Cove AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy live music, food trucks, entertainment, and bounce houses! WANT TO GO? 516-442-6000. nassaucountycraftshows.com. ›› LongIslandParent 37

Quesadillas for Tweens Presented by the Baking Coach

WHEN: Wednesday, May 22, 5:30-6:30pm WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Learn to make a cheesy quesadilla. WANT TO GO? $1 material fee. 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.

Pizza Making Presented by the Baking Coach FREE

WHEN: Wednesday, May 22, 4-5pm WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport AGES: 13-17 WHAT: Make your own personal pizza to take home. WANT TO GO? 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.

LITTLE FOODIES

Kids in the Kitchen: No-Bake Energy Balls

WHEN: Friday, May 3, 11:30am-12pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Little chefs learn to make a snack from start to finish. WANT TO GO? $14, plus $5 workshop fee; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; $4 workshop fee for members; free admission for children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Kids in the Kitchen: Chocolate Teddy Bear Toast

WHEN: Friday, May 10, 11:30am-12pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Kids gain experience measuring ingredients, following directions, and building their vocabulary. WANT TO GO? $14, plus $5 workshop fee; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; $4 workshop fee for members; free admission for children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Teen Cuisine: Cake Pops: Donation Event FREE

WHEN: Friday, May 10, 4-5pm WHERE: Floral Park Library, 17 Caroline Place, Floral Park AGES: 13-17 WHAT: Make cake pops from scratch and donate to those in need. WANT TO GO? 516-326-6330. floralparklibrary.org.

Jumbo Cookie Decorating Presented by the Baking Coach WHEN: Monday, May 13, 6-7pm WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Decorate a jumbo-sized cookie. WANT TO GO? $1 material fee. 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.

Kids in the Kitchen: Mini Stuffed Peppers

WHEN: Friday, May 17, 11:30am-12pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Kids make a yummy dinner with dairy and ground beef. WANT TO GO? $14, plus $5 workshop fee; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; $4 workshop fee for members; free admission for children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Mmmm... Milkshakes

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 3-4pm WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Make a chocolate or vanilla shake. WANT TO GO? $1 material fee. 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.

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Edible Cookie Dough FREE

WHEN: Thursday, May 23, 7-8pm WHERE: Glen Cove Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove AGES: 13-17 WHAT: Mix and measure ingredients to create cookie dough. WANT TO GO? 516-676-2130. glencovelibrary.org.

Kids in the Kitchen: Parfait Pancake Taco

WHEN: Friday, May 24, 11:30am-12pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Little chefs use real cooking tools with some help from adults. WANT TO GO? $14, plus $5 workshop fee; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; $4 workshop fee for members; free admission for children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Kids in the Kitchen: Denver Egg and Potato Salad

WHEN: Friday, May 31, 11:30am-12pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Make a yummy and nutritious snack. WANT TO GO? $14, plus $5 workshop fee; $13 seniors ages 65 and older; $4 workshop fee for members; free admission for children ages 1 and younger. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

SPECIAL NEEDS Time for Play FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2-4pm WHERE: Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave., Merrick AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Enjoy open play and sensory exploration for all abilities. WANT TO GO? 516-377-6112. merricklibrary.org.

Friday Night Fun: Game Night FREE

WHEN: Friday, May 10, 7-8pm WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Join for special activities for differently abled tweens accompanied by an adult. WANT TO GO? 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.

Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit Workshop FREE

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 11am-12pm WHERE: Microsoft Store, Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Road, Space #1140A, Garden City AGES: 5-17 WHAT: This special needs- and autism-friendly workshop introduces students to foundational coding concepts. WANT TO GO? 516-368-0060. microsoft.com.

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MayHeyday Day Compiled by Anja Webb

Spring presents so many opportunities for family fun, from stopping to smell the flowers at a local nature center to adventuring outdoors to a scenic day trip location. Both are great ways to get outside and enjoy the weather after months of being cooped up inside. However, for those of you who want to take it easy, you can always pick up some fresh produce at your neighborhood farmers’ market and relax at a kid-friendly museum.

DAY TRIPS Howe Caverns

255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave 518-296-8900; howecaverns.com Hours: Friday-Sunday, 10am-3pm Journey more than 150 feet below the Earth’s surface, where you’ll take a tour of an underground cavern 6 million years in the making. You’ll see stalactites and stalagmites, limestone formations, and the underground Lake of Venus. Above ground, Howe High Adventure activities include a four-tower zip line, ropes course, rock wall, air jumper, and gem mine at the Howe Caverns Mining Company. The H2OGO Ball gets visitors rolling down a hill in a 12-foot inflatable ball filled with 5 gallons of water. With a café and motel on the premises, visitors can turn their day trip into a weekend getaway. Find more>> nymetroparents.com/day-trips

_ FARMERS’ MARKETS Long Beach Farmer’s Market

Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St., Long Beach ligreenmarket.org Hours: Late May-November: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9am-2pm Find certified-organic produce and herbs, along with goods from local farms such as Long Island corn, heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, squash and onions, milk, fresh pasta, baked goods, soaps and preserves, shellfish, vegan treats, gluten-free cookies, and more.

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ZOOS, NATURE CENTERS, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Tanglewood Park and Preserve

110 N. Franklin St., Hempstead 516-572-0730; theaamuseum.org Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Admission: $5 self-guided tours; $8 docent-led tours; $10 workshop or video Art and culture collide at the African American Museum, where the mission is to educate and promote understanding and appreciation of African-American culture, art, and tradition through education, exhibitions, and workshops for the public.

1 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre 516-764-0045 Hours: Park: daily, 9am-5pm; Center for Science Teaching and Learning: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm Admission: Park: free; center: $5 The 17-acre park and preserve allows families to enjoy a nature trail and renovated brick walkway surrounding a pond. The pond permits fishing (children ages 16 and younger are not required to have a fishing license). Tanglewood also houses the nonprofit educational organization Center for Science Teaching and Learning, which hosts regular science learning programs for kids. Exhibits are closed until the fall.

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Specialty Camps Art League of Long Island Summer Art Adventure

Paumanok Elementary School, 1 Seaman Neck Road, Dix Hills Summer Pre-College Portfolio Development 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills 631-462-5400 artleagueli.org info@artleague.org Summer Art Adventure offers kids and teens ages 5-18, fun and creative activities in a variety of visual arts mediums led by certified art professionals. Find inspiration by creating art using specific artists’ unique styles. Special guests and events add to the exciting atmosphere. Flexible schedules and themed sessions available.

BACH TO ROCK Music School

1015 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington 516-441-5526 portwashington.bachtorock.com portwashington@bachtorock.com Whether a budding rockstar or aspiring classical musician, BACH TO ROCK (B2R) is the place to get the best music education—while having fun! B2R offers classes and programs for all ages, levels, and instruments in a stateof-the-art facility. B2R offers camps, private lessons, group classes, birthday parties, and adaptive programs.

Beth Sholom Day Camp

401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights 516-621-9257 bethsholomdaycamp.com office@bethsholomdaycamp.com Beth Sholom Day Camp offers children, ages 3-15, the opportunity to reach their goals in a friendly, noncompetitive atmosphere. Activities include music, dance, arts and crafts, karate, as well as outdoor sports. Red cross swim instruction is offered in our three heated pools. BSDC provides door-to-door, air-conditioned transportation.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

DNA Learning Center One Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor 516-367-5170 dnalc.org dnalc@cshl.edu Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center is the world’s first science center devoted entirely to genetics education. Each summer since 1985 our laboratory classrooms have filled with students participating in 5-day science camps. Fun, challenging programs guided by experienced teachers for science enthusiasts entering sixth to 12th grade.

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Cooking With Stars Camp

450 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills 631-499-8580 parkshoredaycamp.com info@parkshoredaycamp.com This exciting cooking program is for boys and girls completing grades first-seventh as of June. Led by Chef Paula, our foodie campers will learn about food chemistry, recipes, equipment, skills, and how to work in a kitchen and prepare delicious cuisines from around the world.

Countryside Montessori School

Eye Level Nassau

Eye Level Williston Park 61 Hillside Ave., Williston Park 516-747-7700 eyelevelny.com Don’t let your child suffer from “Summer Brain Drain!” Three months without school can have a detrimental impact on education. Eye Level offers academic programs that students need to enter the coming school year prepared to take on any challenge! Call us now to schedule a free diagnostic assessment.

354 Lakeville Road, lower level, Great Neck 516-466-8422 cmsgn.com info@cmsgn.com Countryside Montessori school runs summer camp during July and August for children ages 18 months to 6 years. Camp has weekly themes. Toddlers have play-based mornings, and Primary (ages 3 years and older) spend time doing academics and on the playground. Camp is a great way to acclimate your child to school.

The Fashion Design Lab

Destination Science - The fun science day camp for curious kids 5 to 11!

Future Stars Summer Camps

multiple locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties 888-909-2822 destinationscience.org info@destinationscience.org Destination Science Kids experience “Aha!” moments of understanding, creativity, and curiosity while engineering, building, experimenting, and playing with astonishing gadgets and fantastic gizmos. Our top-notch, enthusiastic educators make STEM learning an adventure! 2019 programs include Robot Challengers and Reaction Racers, Young Innovators Science, Rocket Space Science, and Physics Coaster and Science Magic.

The College at Old Westbury 223 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury 516-876-3490 Farmingdale State College 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale St. Joseph’s College 155 W. Roe Blvd., Patchogue fscamps.com Future Stars Summer Camps offer weekly Sports, STEAM, and Specialty camp programs at three locations (The College at Old Westbury, Farmingdale State College, and St. Joseph’s College Patchogue). Programs are offered to children entering kindergarten-ninth grade. A balanced camp day ensures the perfect blend of instruction and fun.

Extreme STEAM Science Kids

Hofstra Summer Camps

450 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills 631-499-8580 extremesteamcamp.com info@extremesteamscience.com Located in Dix Hills on 15 acres, for grades first-fifth geared to develop skills and curiosity in science. The curriculum is centered around STEAM in our state-of-the-art Science Center. Core focus includes robotics, engineering, programing, science, mathematics, coding, and arts. Transportation, before- and after-care, and lunch available.

235 N. Robbins Lane, Syosset 516-778-7240 55 Lumber Road, Roslyn thefashiondesignlab.com info@thefashiondesignlab.com The Fashion Design Lab provides fashion design classes and camps just for kids! Your child will learn how to design clothing and accessories, sew on a machine and by hand, and, for the finale, star in a live fashion show showcasing their unique creations.

101 Oak St., Uniondale 516-463-CAMP (2267) hofstra.edu/camps ce-camps@hofstra.edu Hofstra Summer Camps offer children ages 5-17 more than 70 programs from theater to sports, gaming, art, music, STEM and STEAM, academics, culinary, dance, YouTube Studio, Adventure Education, and Super Hero Academy. At our camp, kids will explore their interests, learn valuable social skills, and have fun while gaining confidence.

LIU Post Center for Gifted Youth

Dr. Lynne Manouvrier, director LIU Post, Brookville 516-299-2160 liu.edu/giftedyouth The Long Island University program for gifted children was established in 1979 in response to the recognition of society’s special responsibilities for children with demonstrably superior intellectual ability. The LIU Center for Gifted Youth offers extraordinary teachers recruited from leading schools in the metropolitan area, and university-level facilities.

Old Westbury Summer Camp

25 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury 516-626-9268 oldwestburysummercamp.org Old Westbury Summer Camp is located on 14, beautiful wooded acres. Children develop friendships in a safe and fun environment and embrace our family atmosphere, returning each year. OWSC offers something for every child and family—exciting activities and workshops, multiple discounts, flexible scheduling, bus transportation, and Red Cross-certified swim instruction daily.

Park Shore Country Day Camp

450 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills 631-499-8580 parkshoredaycamp.com info@parkshoredaycamp.com

Located in Dix Hills on 15 acres. Programs for ages 2-14. Activities include athletics, aquatics, high ropes course, bungee, rock wall, Ninja Course, ATVs, arts and crafts, performing arts, and special events. Specialty camps include Extreme STEAM Science Kids, Sports Track, and Cooking With Stars. Transportation, before- and after-care, and lunch available.

instruction and games, swimming, arts and crafts, and exciting special events. Camp activities include age- and level-appropriate tennis, soccer, softball, basketball, flag football, and floor hockey. Campers learn fundamental skills, participate in competitive drills, and learn game strategies.

Portledge Summer Adventures

Portledge School 355 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley 516-750-3104 sa.portledge.org/page mworth@portledge.org Portledge Summer Adventures, located in Locust Valley on the north shore of Long Island, offers weeklong summer programming for children ages 2-15. Programs are available in academics, early childhood, the arts, STEM, tech, and the sciences. Our sports offerings include baseball, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and golf.

393 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola 516-743-9943 locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/mineola-ny 1160 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-424-5600 locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/huntington-ny sylvanlearning@optonline.net Summer is the perfect time for academic growth! Sylvan can tackle any subject so your child can take on the next school year with confidence. Try our personalized reading, writing, and math programs or our Math Edge small group programs which cover content through Algebra 2!

SPORTIME Summer Camps

Thomas School of Horsemanship

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Sylvan Learning Centers of Mineola and Huntington

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in the world. Thomas School of Horsemanship expands that knowledge exponentially with horses! For more than 70 years Thomas School of Horsemanship Day Camp offers campers ages 3-15 all the daily activities of a traditional day camp plus a full riding program.

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights 631-643-7900 usdan.org info@usdan.org Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, the nation’s preeminent arts day camp offers more than 70 programs of study in the arts such as visual art, dance, music, theater, creative writing, nature, chess, and recreational arts. Three-, four-, and seven-week sessions are offered.

Village East Gifted Summer Program

Village East Gifted of Huntington 33 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-549-2313

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Science Camps

Village East Gifted of Roslyn 216 Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights villageeastgifted.com info@villageeastgifted.com Village East Gifted® (VEG), located in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, offers 20 threeor four-day science workshops in its Summer STREAM Program (STEM and Art and Research) for gifted students in grades first-sixth. Workshops are held during the day and in the evenings (after camp).

YMCA of Long Island

855-2YMCALI (962254) Locations: Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Huntington, and Patchogue ymcali.org/camp camp@ymcali.org At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, we offer the best of adventure, athletics, aquatics, and creative arts. Our programs for ages 3-16 are designed to meet your child’s interests and abilities. New for 2019, archery tag, GameLand, inflatables and challenger courses, freestyle specials, and STEAM activities.

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May 11 & 19 Jun 2 & 15 The DNA Learning Center offers exciting 5-day summer day camps for students entering 6th–12th grades. Budding scientists are immersed in hands-on activities and experiments that deepen DNA science understanding. Check our website for

Long Island and NYC camp locations and schedule.

www. DNALC .org 516-367-5170

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Destination Science: The FUN Science Day Camp For Curious Kids 5-11! destinationscience.org

Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp ccenassau.org

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Friends Academy Summer Camp fa.org

Future Stars Summer Camps fscamps.com

Gersh Academy at West Hills Day Camp gershsummerprogram.com

Gravity Vault Melville Indoor Rock Gym gravityvault.com Hofstra Summer Camps hofstra.edu/camps

Kenwal Day Camp kenwaldaycamp.com

Les Elfes International leselfes.com

Long Island Golf Camps longislandgolfcamps.com

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Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts ............ 2

developmental Advantage Care Health Center ............. 18

camps

Janine Stiene Suffolk Center for

Bach to Rock - Port Washington ............. 43

Speech.................................................. 33, 52

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Variety Child Learning Center ................... 8

DNALC ........................................................ 42 Countryside Montessori School ............... 41 Destination Science .................................. 43 Dorothy P Flint 4-H Camp ......................... 18 Extreme STEAM Science Kids ................... 45 Eye Level Learning Center ....................... 43 Fashion Design Lab (The) ......................... 42 Future Stars - Old Westbury ...................... 46 Hofstra Summer Camps ........................... 13 Hofstra University / Saltzman Center ....... 21 LIU Center for Gifted Youth....................... 45 Oasis Children Services ............................... 9 Old Westbury Summer Camp .................. 42 Park Shore Counrty Day Camp & Preschool .................................................... 17 Portledge Summer Adventures ............... 45 Sportime ..................................................... 45 Sylvan Learning Center - Huntington & Mineola ...................................................... 47 Thomas School of Horsemanship Riding Academy & Summer Camp .................... 33 Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts ............ 2

play spaces Splish Splash ............................................... 22 Wow Moms World ..................................... 24

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Diocese of RVC ......................................... 56

Diocese of RVC ......................................... 56 Eye Level Learning Center ....................... 43

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Hofstra University / Saltzman Center ....... 21

Tobacco Action Coalition of LI ............... 15

Law Offices of Brad H Rosken .................. 22 LIU Center for Gifted Youth....................... 45 Mathnasium - Roslyn ................................... 5 Sylvan Learning Center - Huntington & Mineola ...................................................... 47 Village East Gifted .................................... 47

retail Once Upon A Child................................... 21

special events Empire State Fair ......................................... 7

family entertainment / events / outings Great South Bay Music Fest...................... 14 Empire State Fair .......................................... 7

Variety Child Learning Center ................... 8

Great South Bay Music Fest...................... 14 Splish Splash ............................................... 22

special needs Advantage Care Health Center ............. 18

financial planning / insurance Affinity Health Plan .................................... 23

fitness Sportime ..................................................... 45

Village East Gifted .................................... 47 Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Camps - Nassau .... 19

performing arts / acting

Ehrenman & Khan Pediatric Dentistry...... 52 Janine Stiene Suffolk Center for Speech.................................................. 33, 52 Law Offices of Brad H Rosken .................. 22 Soccer Shots .............................................. 24

health

Tooth Pillow Dentistry (The) ....................... 52

Advantage Care Health Center ............. 18

Variety Child Learning Center ................... 8

child care / day care

Affinity Health Plan .................................... 23

Mommybites............................................... 47

Ehrenman & Khan Pediatric Dentistry ..... 52

sports

Fidelis Care New York ................................. 3

Future Stars - Old Westbury ...................... 46

classes

PDM Family Dental .............................. 11, 52

Bach to Rock - Port Washington ............. 43

Tobacco Action Coalition of LI ............... 15

Fashion Design Lab (The) ......................... 42

Tooth Pillow Dentistry (The) ....................... 52

Hofstra University / Saltzman Center ....... 21

Wow Moms World ..................................... 24

LIU Center for Gifted Youth....................... 45

Soccer Shots .............................................. 24 Sportime ..................................................... 45

tutors

Soccer Shots .............................................. 24

music

Eye Level Learning Center ....................... 43

Sportime ..................................................... 45

Bach to Rock - Port Washington ............. 43

Mathnasium - Roslyn ................................... 5

Village East Gifted .................................... 47

Great South Bay Music Fest...................... 14

Sylvan Learning Center - Huntington &

Wow Moms World ..................................... 24

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts ............ 2

Mineola ...................................................... 47

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diy corner

Moon Sand

With warmer weather on the horizon, you and your little ones may be craving a beach day. Honestly, who doesn’t love building sand castles and getting just a little bit messy? For those days when the weather isn’t quite cooperating (because we all know the temperature can change in a New York minute), this craft brings the beach to you. This moon sand is easy to shape, easy to clean up, and even easier to have fun with! It’s messy to make but easy to clean. It’s part soap after all! It won’t store long. Enjoy it for a day, then throw it away! Maker Checklist • Big bag of baking soda

• Measuring cups

• A couple tins of baking powder

• Mixing bowl and spoon

• Liquid dish soap

• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions 1. Combine 2 parts baking soda and 1 part baking powder in a large mixing bowl. We used 2 cups of baking soda and 1 cup of baking powder, but you can use whatever measurement you have on hand, as long as you’re consistent in ratio! 2. N ow add 1 part (for us, 1 cup) of dish soap and stir well. You can start with a spoon, but as it combines, it’s more fun to use your hands. 3. Color with food coloring (optional) and play!

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