July 2013
Time to hit the trails: Planning ahead for your family hike
summer reading: Dig in!
TIMEOUT!
Hally fights cancer with a smile! ENJOY SOME FAMILY FUN THIS SUMMER See this month’s contest and details on page 2
TIMEOUT! ENJOY SOME FAMILY FUN THIS SUMMER…
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Are you in need of some family fun? If the answer is “yes” — take a few minutes and take a chance to win our summer fun giveaway! Email fjadran@ eaglenewsonline.com by 5 p.m. Monday, July 15, with your name and contact information to win a family pack (includes four tickets) to Darien Lake Vacations. Only one entry per family will be accepted for this drawing. The family pack includes four passes for admission to the entire park. This prize is worth $170! The emailed entries will be entered into a random drawing. Good luck!
what’s inside
cover story 16 Hally braves fight with smiles 18 Camp to hold Bereavement Weekend
learning curve 4 Summer reading at the library
calendar 7 Here is what’s happening around you this month
healthy family 10 Show your love 13 Kid’s summer saying: ‘I’m bored’
paws and effects 14
What’s on Massey’s Mind: A few tips for parents and kids from a resident pooch
toy box 8 We’re in this together:
contents
15 Top pool toys
Summertime Q&A
25 A wonderful time 26 Fun facts from the freezer 27 Big changes to come for college applications
28 Family vacation foibles
safety zone 23 Parade and fireworks display tips
34 Safety tips for summer fun
frame it 20 Shhh... The fairies are away
9 Helping your child prepare for college
11 Wild about learning? 29 Hiking with the family 31 A mother’s perspective
meals in minutes
family FYI 19 Reptiles, amphibians and salmonella
21 Proud moments,
bittersweet memories
24 Camping with the kids
5 Fast & easy meals and snacks
to get your family to the table
from the editor 6 Moving up...
Cover Photo
Our cover features Reynold’s Elementary student Hally Krolik. She was photographed by Raine C. Dufrane, owner of Raineydayz Photography. Raine can be reached at 430.3229 or by visiting raineydayz.com. JULY 2013 SYRACUSE PARENT
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learning curve
the ins and outs of educational and stimulating activities for your children
Summer reading at the library: Dig in! By Sue Considine
to the kingdom! Your card unlocks the door to all of the wonderful books and experiences waiting for you at your library, all summer long. The theme this summer for libraries in New York state is “Dig into Reading”. Dig into a good book! Dig into the past! Dig in and learn about dirt, soil and even fossils! Go to your local public library in Onondaga County and ask to sign up for summer reading or visit your community library’s
website to register online. After registering, don’t forget to log what you read — you will earn prizes each week! See you at the Library! Sue Considine is the Executive Director of the Fayetteville Free Library. For more information on the FFL, visit www. fflib.org.
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Summer reading is the one great way to keep kids reading after the school year has ended. Summer reading programs are designed to help kids sustain curiosity and to prevent the loss of reading skills that often occur over the summer. It keeps kids engaged. This is the time when they can choose to read whatever is of interest to them. In addition, summer reading programs offer a great incentive to read — participants are rewarded each week for meeting their individual goals. In addition to reading and logging what students have
read, libraries offer a wide variety of learning opportunities that connect kids with their community around stories, crafts, activities, science, math and technology. Summer reading keeps students learning and interacting with peers when school is not in session. The social aspect of summer reading is a great contributor to the community building that kids experience outside of school in activities like sports and clubs. It is critical for kids to continue to learn and to develop their relationships in the time they have off from school. Kids: Use your library card all summer — it is your key
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fast & easy meals/snacks to get your family to the table
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Zucchini bombs
Directions:
Slice five long zucchinis in half. Slice off the bottom to keep it stable. Brush with olive oil and top with garlic or garlic powder. Top with sliced tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. Use mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese or mixed blend. Bake 375 for 20 to 30 minutes until soft.
Ready In: 35 min Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 30 min Yield: 10
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Buffalo Bites
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce 2 tablespoons ranch dressing 1 pound refrigerated bread dough
1 cup finely diced cooked chicken breast 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing and hot sauce; set aside. Divide the bread dough into four equal pieces. Roll the first piece into a 10-by-four-inch rectangle. Spread one quarter of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of the rectangle, leaving a halfinch border along bottom edge. Stretch bottom edge of dough up over filling and seal, then roll up into a log. Cut the log into 1-inch pieces and place on a lined baking pan. Repeat with the remaining dough and chicken mixture. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake 7-10 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned and filling is heated through. Serve immediately.
Ready In: 20 min Prep Time: 10 min
Ingredients:
1 can refrigerated pizza crust 2 tsp. olive oil 1 cup pizza sauce
Directions:
Prepare and heat grill. Tear off 18-inch-by-12-inch piece of heavy duty aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place dough on foil and press to form 13-inch-by-nineinch rectangle. Brush with oil. Invert dough onto grill and peel foil off the back of the dough. Cook over medium
Ready In: Prep Time: Cook Time: Yield:
24 min 15 min 9 min 4
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped heat, four to six inches from coals for three to five minutes until dough is golden brown. Turn crust over, using large spatula. Spread pizza sauce, tomatoes, and cheese over browned dough, adding more ingredients if you’d like. Grill four to five minutes longer until bottom of crust is well browned and cheese is melted.
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Moving up… I know that Syracuse Parent Advertising Representative Linda Jabbour’s daughter recently graduated from college (see related column, page 21) but I’ve had a rite of passage of sorts, myself. My son, Jacob, is moving up and out of elementary school, from fourth to fifth grade, so he no longer will be a “grade-schooler,” but will now be referred to as a “middle-schooler.” Although I am proud of the young man he is becoming, I am a little sad to think of the fact that there will no longer be a need to stop into the elementary school, lined with stick figure self portraits and other handmade artwork made with the urgent concentration of childhood. There will be no more storytimes on the special rug, Scholastic book fairs or ice cream socials. There is a certain amount of self-awareness that goes along with growing up, and elementary school students such as my son will begin to gain that selfconsciousness that accompanies adolescence. For example, last year, upon meeting my son’s bus one day, he galloped down the steps wearing a cardboard leprechaun hat, complete with dangling beard, that he had made in school. He was so proud of it that he wore it home. In middle school, not only would students not make such a hat, but most would not wear it with such enthusiasm, and certainly not home on the bus. It is that air of guilelessness, that sheer joy of learning shining so brightly from my son, that I have treasured during his years of grammar school. And, although I know a lot of that is just pure Jacob, and will always be part of who he is, I realize that time and experience will soften that enthusiasm. It won’t be lost, but will be a bit more contained, internalized, if you will. When he boards that middle school bus on the first day of school in the fall alongside his older sister, I will be there, as usual, snapping away with my camera. And I’m sure he’ll have that same wide, eager grin he’s had each first day since kindergarten. When he grows into the amazing man I know he will be one day, I will pull out those photos as evidence of that enthusiasm, that eagerness to learn that led him down the path to success. But for now, I will just cherish these moments while they are here, knowing that moving up is a good thing. Stay up-to-date with us on Twitter, @SRYparent, and at facebook.com/SyracuseParentMagazine. Also, find us on Pinterest! Jennifer Wing editor Jennifer Wing can be reached at jwing@eaglenewsonline.com.
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here is what’s happening around you
Mon July 1 MAKER MONDAY: MUSIC MAKERS.
11 AM to Noon. Learn how to make a pie pan tambourine! For kids entering grades 1 to 5. Parent participation and supervision is encouraged. Registration Required. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www. fflib.org. MAKER MONDAY: MAKE DIGITAL MUSIC. 3:30 to 5
PM. Come experiment with apps like Loopsy to learn how to create music by layering looped recordings of singing, beatboxing, or playing an instrument. If you have an instrument you’d like to record, please feel free to bring it! Teens entering grades 6-12 are encouraged to attend. Registration Required. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib.org.
Tue July 2 FIRST STEPS. 9:30 AM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July. Calling all Toddlers! First Steps is an action packed, language building program that features music, movement, rhymes and stories. For children who are good walkers. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib.org. MUSICAL FREEZE TAG OUTSIDE!
Wed July 3 NOOK HD/HD+. 7 PM. Bring your NOOK HD or HD+ and learn about the many features of these dynamic interactive devices at this 1-hour tutorial. Device must be registered before class. Please RSVP at the NOOK counter or call the store at 449-2948. MISSION LEGO. 3:30 to 5 PM. Join
us for an introduction to basic LEGO Robotic programming followed by a mission challenge. Participants will work in groups of 4 to design and program their robot to complete the mission. Grades 5-8. Registration Required. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib.org.
Fri July 5 MINECRAFT. 1:30 to 3:30 PM. Do
you play Minecraft? Do you want to play with us? Come and play Minecraft on our laptops and iPads. Build worlds and fight off monsters with your friends, new or old. Drop-in program, no registration required. All ages welcome. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib.org.
Mon July 8 MAKER MONDAY: MAKE A BOARD GAME! 11 AM to Noon.
3 to 5 PM. Come bring your dancing sneakers and get ready to run to the music outside and play musical freeze tag outside! For school aged children grades 1-5. Siblings are welcome. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib.org.
Create your own board game out of simple supplies! Students entering grades 1-5 welcome to attend. Registration Required. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www. fflib.org.
CREATION CLUB. 3:30 to 5 PM. The Creation Club develops literacy (and digital literacy) skills and ignites a passion for reading by offering middle schoolers the opportunity and training needed to create and edit videos, podcasts, images, 3D models and more using the software and hardware available at the FFL to share the books they love with the community. www.fflib.org/teen.
3:30 to 5 PM. Create your own unique 3D computer game in just 90 min! Can you make the most fun game this Maker Monday? Come find out! Students entering grades 6-12 welcome to attend. Registration Required. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib.org.
SUMMER KICKBALL LEAGUE. 5:30
to 7:30 PM. Come play kickball in the green space outside the library. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374. www.fflib.org.
calendar
MAKER MONDAY: Kodu Lab.
Tue July 9 LITTLE EXPLORERS: MUSICAL FAMILY STORYTIME.
10 to 11 AM. Sing, dance, and read with Brian and Miss Heather. For children ages 5 and under. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib.org.
ZOO TO YOU. 2 to 3 PM. Learn
about zoo animals and see them in person at the library! 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www. fflib.org.
SUMMER KICKBALL LEAGUE. 5:30
to 7:30 PM. Come play kickball in the green space outside the library! 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 6376374. www.fflib.org.
Wed July 10 ALL-AROUND GAMING: TEEN EDITION. 2 to 3 PM. Calling
all middle-schoolers & teens! Join us for a gaming tournament where you can earn fun prizes for playing video or board games. Want to play just for fun? We have a place for that too! For those entering grades 6-12. Registration Required. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www. fflib.org.
Thu July 11 SUMMER BOOK CLUB. Every Thursday in July. 6:30 PM. Take time out to explore - Books, crafts, and activities. For Kids ages 7, 8 and 9 years old. Friends Community Room. Registration required. Contact Carol Johnson at 673-3221. Marcellus Free Library. 32 Maple St., Marcellus.
NOOK SIMPLE TOUCH/GLOWLIGHT. 2 PM. Bring your NOOK Simple Touch or Glowlight and explore the many features of our fabulous, easy to use eBook Device must be registered before class. Please RSVP at the NOOK counter or call the store at 449-2948. THE MOST TRAVELING SCIENCE PROGRAM. 2 to 4 PM.
Join us for this 45 minute interactive science show. This show is designed for people of all ages. This program was supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. Registration Required. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib. org. calendar continued on page 32 JULY 2013 SYRACUSE PARENT
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Summertime Q&A It’s amazing what you can learn in five minutes, so we did just that with our local evening anchorwoman, CNY Central’s Megan Coleman! Read on and learn about how her family spends its summer days:
What are some family favorite summer activities? We love Green Lakes State Park and we take a lot of family walks there. Also, we enjoy playing at the playground, especially playing on the swings. We always make sure to take walks to grab some ice cream too. Overall we just really love spending time outdoors because of the weather. Is there something you and the kids always do during the summer? Olivia and I have a tradition that we will most likely incorporate Henry into very soon. Every day, Olivia and I take a seat in the grass together and enjoy some popsicles. Hers eventually ends up all over her and it becomes a mess, but it’s very fun and time well spent.
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Are you planning a family trip? We will be visiting my family in Kansas…and it’s actually coming up soon, so I am getting a little bit nervous. I will be flying out first with Henry and Olivia because my husband is working a few extra days before he can meet us out there too. I have flown solo with the kids before when Olivia was 2 and Henry was a mere four months old. We actually got stuck in Detroit after missing our connection. After that I said I would never travel alone with the kids. But I will have my husband on the way back for some added support! I will be crossing my fingers that all goes well and also I am stuffing my bag with lots of goodies! All parents
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know that it’s important to be prepared with many “distractions” for the kids. I will pack our portable DVD player, coloring books, toys, snacks and books. How important do you think summer learning is once school is out? I like to keep Olivia active. Her mind never stops working. She’s 3 and her mind is like a sponge. It could be very easy to sit them in front of the TV or the iPad during the summer, and of course there are times for those activities, but it isn’t the majority. Olivia is enrolled in a summer day camp that meets a few days a week and allows the kids to take small walking field trips. I also take the kids to the library for story time. Of course, we always want to be sure that the kids don’t have too many activities and get overwhelmed. Finding balance is important. Some final thoughts… We all can appreciate the planning of a family vacation, making sure you’re equipped with the necessities and packing those distracting tools for long car trips. If one thing doesn’t work, we know to move on to the next, and to always have that goody bag ready!
the ins and outs of educational and stimulating activities for your children
learning curve
Helping your child prepare for college life Many of this year's high school graduates will be leaving home for a college campus in the fall. Such a departure is often bittersweet for kids and parents alike. Young men and women typically look forward to the freedom and independence that college life can provide, but those same men and women know they will miss the familiarity of home as well. Parents, too, have mixed emotions when kids head to college, as their sadness over a child leaving home is met with the pride they feel that the child they raised is setting out to make their own way in the world. Few moments in life involve such significant change as the moment when a young man or woman first arrives on a college campus. First-year college students often don't know what to expect once they arrive on campus, but there are steps parents can take to help their kids prepare for college life. Time and prioritizing. One of the things many college kids find once they arrive on campus is that their life is suddenly much less structured and their amount of downtime has increased considerably. Unlike high school, which keeps many kids in class or involved in extracurricular activities from the early morning through the late afternoon, college affords students much more free time, which is theirs to use
as they see fit. Some kids dive right into on-campus activities, while others struggle to use their free time to their advantage. Parents can teach time management skills such as how to establish a schedule so all of that free time does not go to waste. This schedule can be adjusted on a weekly basis depending on coursework or extracurricular activities. Once kids learn to manage their time effectively, including using breaks between classes to review notes from a recent lecture or upcoming class, they're likely to get the most out of themselves academically and find they have more time to pursue extracurricular activities as well. Financially fit. Many college freshmen struggle to manage their money. Some might never have had a job during high school while others who did work only did so to earn spending money. But many college students need more than spending money once they reach campus. Rising tuition costs have made it difficult, if not impossible, for parents to bankroll their kids' everyday expenses. As a result, many college students find themselves forced to manage their own money for the first time in their lives. Parents can teach simple financial lessons, such as the benefits of buying groceries as opposed to dining out or ordering in each night. College is also where many young
men and women first sign up for a credit card. Parents can teach their kids the basics of managing credit, such as the benefit of paying off a balance before interest rates kick in and the negative ramifications of missing payments. Get to know that roommate. Encourage kids to contact any roommates before the school year begins. Part of the trepidation many kids have when leaving for college concerns how they may or may not develop a relationship with their new roommate. Many schools assign roommates months in advance of the school year, giving kids ample time to make contact and make arrangements about whom is going to bring certain items, such as a television or coffee pot or even furniture if the room can fit any. Parents should encourage such contact so kids can get a feel of who they will be living with and lay the groundwork for a friendship before they even step foot on campus. The feeling of knowing someone on campus can greatly reduce the anxiety many kids feel when they arrive at school for their freshmen orientation. The day a student leaves for college is a significant day for parents and students alike. Parents can take a number of steps to make the transition to college easier for their college-bound son or daughter.
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healthy family
tips and ideas for keeping your family fast, fit, and feeling great
Show Your Lve Being healthy before pregnancy benefits babies & moms Submitted by Chrystal Johnson Jen has always known that children were in her plans for the future. Two years ago, she and her husband, Steve, began planning for their first baby. “A friend told me that getting as healthy as possible before becoming pregnant could help me have a healthier pregnancy and baby.” Jen spoke with her doctor and began taking steps to improve her health. “Steve and I began walking after dinner every night, and eating healthier. I started taking folic acid every day.” Jen and Steve welcomed a healthy 7 pound 8 ounce baby boy this past March. Show Your Love is a new national campaign developed by the Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative. Its goal is to help women prepare for healthy pregnancies and babies by adopting healthy habits well before becoming pregnant. By adopting healthy habits, women are showing their love to their future babies and also to themselves. Pre-conception health is the health of women during their childbearing years before and in between pregnancies. As part of their preconception health, women can take steps now to protect their health and the health of the family they may want to have some time in the future. While most women know that improving their health once they become pregnant is
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important, many women don’t know that improving their health before pregnancy is a benefit to them and their babies. Taking steps to become as healthy as possible — even before pregnancy is being considered — plays an important role in the health of the mother-to-be and her future baby. Taking a few steps toward becoming healthier before pregnancy, such as working with your doctor to control and treat medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, quitting smoking, becoming physically active, making healthy food choices and avoiding alcohol if trying to get pregnant can bring a lifetime of benefits to her and her future babies. Healthier women have less chance of having other problems with pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, miscarriage or pre-term labor. Their babies have less chance for problems, such as pre-term birth, low birth weight, high birth weight or stillbirth. And for those women who don’t want to start a family, they message is they should be healthy and love and take care of themselves — so they can achieve their goals and dreams. The Show Your Love campaign encourages all women of childbearing age to take steps improve their health before getting pregnant. As part of the campaign, the Initiative has developed a series of educational materials, posters, a checklist of healthy habits, as well as online ads and a kit for organizations interested in supporting the campaign and helping to spread the word about the importance of pre-conception health. The message to women who want to become mothers some day is that by taking important steps to improve their health before pregnancy, they can begin showing love for themselves and their babies before they are born. Their bodies and their babies will thank them for it. And because 49 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. are not planned, all women of childbearing age are urged to take steps to improve their health now. For more information on the Show Your Love campaign visit cdc.gov/showyourlove. Chrystal Johnson is a Public Health Educator II with the Madison County Department of Health.
the ins and outs of educational and stimulating activities for your children
learning curve
Wild about learning? Take the kids to the zoo for some summer education By Lorrell Walter
When the last bell rings and school’s out for summer, some parents may worry about how much learning will take place when there isn’t a lesson plan or teacher in place. There are many summer learning options that can be considered. Simple reading and writing activities can be done at home with family or a caretaker, if you’re at work. However, there may come a point when coloring books or educational videos just won’t do the trick. Taking the activity outdoors is a good start, but taking the adventure and search for knowledge to the wild kingdom is an even better one! Though school is out, it’s always a good idea to keep the kids’ reading skills in tip-top shape. Take time to stop and read the signs at the zoo, which include lots of interesting facts about the animals, including where they are from, what they eat and their status in the wild. For instance, did you know that the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse is home to 38 endangered or threatened species? Animal encounters and meet and greets are among the most popular ac-
tivities at the zoo. Elephant training sessions and bird shows at the zoo are lots of fun and offer great opportunities for learning, as well. The zoo recently opened its Northwestern Mutual Animal Encounter, a destination for families and visitors to watch animal shows and to view some of the animals up close. Features of the new show yard include amphitheaterstyle seating for more than 100 guests, designated areas for guests in wheelchairs and their companions and stroller parking. When visiting the zoo
this summer, be sure to look for the ZooGuides, trained teen interns who set up educational artifact stations with skulls, feathers, fur, elephant tusks and more to engage zoo guests. ZooGuides have completed extensive training and can answer questions about animal exhibits or the zoo in general. A trip to the zoo will not only be a learning experience for the kids this summer but parents also are sure to learn a thing or two. Watching the summer days pass you by while you’re stuck inside just isn’t the
same as having an animal encounter with a three-ton elephant.
It’s a Boy! The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a Reeve’s Chinese muntjac. Parents, Katara and Walter, welcomed the fawn on May 16, 2013. The male fawn, Fang, weighed approximately .87 kilograms at birth and is the first fawn born to the pair. It is the first muntjac born at the zoo in 15 years. Chinese muntjacs are native to the forests of southeastern China and Taiwan. They feed on low-growing vegetation, fruit and nuts and are predominantly solitary by nature. Distinctive members of the deer family, Chinese muntjacs stand no more than 20 inches tall and can rri Redhead weigh up to Photo By Te 30 pounds. Muntjacs are the oldest known deer; fossilized remains from 15 to 35 million years ago have been recorded, making the species of great interest to evolutionary studies. They are often referred to as the “barking deer” for the sharp, bark-like sounds they produce to warn other muntjacs of imminent danger. They are also known to emit the sound during mating season. Lorrell Walter is the Director of Operations for the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. For more information on the zoo’s summer activities, visit rosamondgiffordzoo.org.
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tips and ideas for keeping your family fast, fit, and feeling great
Kids summer saying: ‘I’m bored!’ How to avoid hearing this while enjoying time with your family Summer vacation often starts with high expectations. Children are excited about the prospect of fun days outdoors playing with friends, while parents anxiously await relaxing months without the responsibilities of school and extracurricular clubs. But once summer vacation arrives and the first few days have passed, parents often find that the litany of cheers and giggles transform into a chorus of "I'm bored." Many parents pore over ideas that will keep their children busy throughout the summer. Many activities that come to mind tend to be expensive, so if cutting costs is a priority, parents might need to think outside the box to come up with entertaining ideas that won't break the bank.
Camp
Summer camp is a popular way for kids to spend their summers, but many camps are expensive. The American Camp Association has found that overnight camps can cost anywhere from $325 to $780 a week. Day camp fees may be $100 to $275 per week. Parents who send their children to camp for an entire season might pay anywhere from $3,000 to $9,000 for the seven- to nine-week program. Parents looking for an alternative to costly camps should consider local programs that offer summer activities. Libraries, schools and childcare centers may have programs that run the length of summer and are considerably less expensive than more formal camps. A YMCA or even a swim club may also put together activities. Parents whose children attend afterschool sporting classes, such as karate or soccer, may find that the organizations offer a camp or summer program.
Day Trips
If a parent is off for the summer, then day trips may be a possibility. Schedule a few day trips to different locations that the kids are excited to see. Eagle Newspapers routinely prints "Go See It"
or "Just Go" listings that highlight local events. The family can gather around the table and decide which outings would be interesting
and then mark them on the calendar. Some parents purchase season passes to amusement parks and take the kids several times over the summer. In either case, bring snacks and lunch from home when possible to keep costs in check.
Kid Swap
Chances are many of your neighbors are also facing the same difficulties as they try to find ways for kids to spend their summer afternoons. Parents can get together and set up a schedule for entertaining the kids. For example, one parent is responsible for the whole lot one day, while the next day another parent takes a turn. This gives parents the opportunity to take a break from parental responsibilities and enjoy some quiet time. And for the children, time spent in a pool, watching movies, playing video games, or riding bikes is often more enjoyable with friends in tow.
Fun Projects
Children often want to feel useful, and may enjoy the responsibility of some easy tasks in and around the house — so long as the tasks are fun. Washing the car with a hose and a bucket of sudsy water is a fun way to cool off during the hot summer days and get a chore done. While parents should not expect a perfect job, they can rest assured that the kids will have at least an hour of fun in the sun and water. Set aside a patch of the yard that children can turn into their own personal gardens. Encourage digging in this area and provide seeds or seedling plants as well as kid-sized gardening tools. Each day the kids can check on the progress of their gardens. Some home-improvement and craft stores sponsor free learning activities for children. They can be held in the morning or afternoon and will teach interesting skills that can be put to use again at home. Summer vacations have arrived, and parents can be armed with a list of enjoyable — yet inexpensive — ways to keep kids busy. JULY 2013 SYRACUSE PARENT
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paws and effects
helpful information for you and your family pet
What’s on Massey’s mind A few tips for parents & kids from a resident pooch
It doesn’t have to be warm and sunny for me and my owner to be outside, so we’re very cautious about any threats that may lurk in our yard. I am a Labrador-Ridgeback mix and I am turning 2 years old this month. I was adopted from Paws and Effects in Oswego. Because I spend a lot of time outside, I have a large dog run that is near some pine trees. If you didn’t already know, trees tend to be a top choice for ticks. Since ticks are designed to jump and crawl upwards, they’re big fans of the pine trees that are near my run. If you have a backyard environment favored by ticks, make sure to keep your grass and weeds cut low and make your yard uninviting to rodents, which ticks like to bite, by keeping lids on trashcans and clearing out rock piles and brushy cover. When my owner and I take an adventure to any type of park, we have some guidelines there too. When we are out on a trail, we stay toward the center of a wide marked trail and avoid grassy, brushy or wooded areas where ticks most often dwell. It is important to
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keep me on a leash to prevent me from straying off the path into tick territory. Because I am an outdoor pooch, my owner is sure to check me out for ticks on a daily basis. If we in an area where ticks are known to seek out fresh prey — my owner checks himself for any ticks and then me, of course. You can brush over my coat with a flea or tick comb or just closely inspect my entire body, parting my coat all the way to my skin to look for ticks. If you find one, remove the tick immediately by grasping the tick’s head with tweezers and firmly pulling straight out from the body. Clean the area with an antiseptic. To control fleas and ticks throughout the long summer, shampoo me regularly. Consider an organic flea and tick shampoo or an herbal shampoo containing citrus oils. If there is a current tick problem in your area, use the shampoo one to two
times weekly for several weeks in order to get the problem under control. Keep in mind that fleas and ticks will not die on contact with the shampoo; instead, it works over time. If possible, leave the shampoo on me for 20 to 30 minutes before you rinse it off. You’ll also want to pay close attention to my ears and between my paw pads. Fleas and ticks love to hide tucked away in these areas. Since it isn’t practical to bathe me daily to control fleas and ticks, you’ll also want to do something on the days between baths. Consider getting me a flea collar — you can try a natural herbal collar containing citronella. You might also consider a flea and tick powder — there are ones that contain natural, herbal ingredients like pyrethrum made from chrysanthemum flowers. I can wear the flea collar throughout the entire flea and tick season. Apply the powder on an asneeded basis between shampoos. Now that you’ve got the knowledge, take me outside for a walk, a run or just a fun game of fetch — you won’t regret it! Creative Director Sean Haney is the proud owner of Massey. Each month the pet of one of our staff members will host a column with an issue that relates to keeping pets happy and healthy.
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Hally braves fight with smiles Reynold’s Elementary student battles Stage IV cancer, smiles her way through the challenges By Tami S. Scott Second-grader Hally Krolik loves to draw and sing, and has even written four books, two of which are titled, “Grandma Always Lets Me” and “Allie’s New Dog”. She has a contagious smile that lights up a room and an easy-going personality to match; her friends delight in her company. Hally Krolik also has cancer. A few weeks ago, she returned to school after finishing two weeks of radiation. The little girl who sports an adorable pink mohawk didn’t miss a beat. “You’d never know it — she’s bouncing off the walls!” said her teacher, Laurie Ravas. Teacher assistant Patti Thompson agreed. “She’s a trooper,” she said. On March 1, Hally was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer; a Wilm’s tumor on her right kidney that had begun spreading upwards toward her lungs. She began chemotherapy shortly after her first surgery, which was to biopsy the tumor and place a port above her heart
to receive treatment. It was hoped that after eight weeks of chemo, the tumor would shrink, minimizing the surgical risk of removing both the tumor and her kidney. However, the opposite transpired and the tumor had instead grown in size. When doctors performed the seven-hour, ultimately successful surgery, they also found the tumor had spread to her liver, which was not found in previous CT scans. Since then, she has completed a 14-day radiation cycle and has resumed an aggressive chemo schedule. All of her care has been through Upstate University Hospital. “My husband Frank and I have been nothing short of amazed with the hospital and the lengths they go to keep all the children in their care smiling,” said Hally’s mom, Monica Krolik. She describes her 7-year-old daughter’s personality as one that cannot be summed up easily. “She is a dynamic little girl who is smart, determined, fun-loving, sweet, a little shy at first, then very outgoing,” she said. And smile you do. Thompson and Ravas said she loves to play jokes and even finds humor in sarcasm. “We went to the hospital to visit her and she said, ‘go look in the bathroom.’ So we opened up the door to the bathroom and what was in there?” Thompson turned to Hally, who smiled and said, “a giant balloon of Bugs Bunny! As tall as me standing there!” Thompson said. “She did it to all her nurs-
es. That’s our Hally — not a bad day.” Hally spent four days with a zero white blood cell count — meaning her body had nothing to fight off disease or infection — but Ravas said you’d never know it. “The doctors looked at her chart and what did they say?” she said motioning to Hally. “This [the chart] doesn’t match this [Hally’s beaming smile].” The day she pulled the Bugs Bunny prank was one of those zero-count days. “She just smiled away, joked around; we played little skits and Barbies.” Krolik said that for years, Hally has feared needles, hospitals, surgeries and sleeping away from home, particularly in a hospital bed — even though there had
LEFT: Hally Krolik, left, and friend Bronwyn Madden, stand outside their classroom at Reynolds Elementary School. Bronwyn created a button with Hally’s picture on it for every team member to wear at Paige’s Butterfly Run, held June 8 in Syracuse. ABOVE: Hally poses with her classmates last week at Reynolds Elementary School. Standing is teacher’s assistant Patti Thompson, left, and second-grade teacher Laurie Ravas, right. photos by Tami Scott
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2-year-old brother, Vincent. Over the past few months, the school has raised more than $1,000 through collections and selling bracelets through Maureen’s Hope, a local nonprofit based in Baldwinsville. Founder Susan Bertrand is giving 100 percent of the proceeds to Hally’s family plus an additional $100 every time she writes them a check, Ravas said. One of her classmates, Noah Wicks, previously shaved an H on the side of his head for Hally. And Hally has received hundreds of handmade cards from students throughout the school. Parents, too, have shown their support through donations and gifts. Ravas said they have really taken her under their wing. When asked what she thinks of all her friends’ support, Hally smiled shyly and gave a thoughtful response. “I’m really happy that everybody still likes me,” she said. Anyone interested in contributing money to help offset the cost of Hally’s healthcare, can visit Hope for Hally at http://fundly. com/hope-for-hally. The campaign page was set up by Krolik’s cousin, Andrea, who lives in California.
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been no conceivable reason to harbor those fears. “Hally’s strength has been an inspiration to us all,” Krolik said. In fact, Hally is collecting money and toys to donate to the Child Life Department at the hospital, to which she has already given a bag of her own, unused toys. She is also planning a “Cancerfree” party, where instead of accepting gifts for herself, she asks that guests bring presents to donate. Hally’s parents grew up in Baldwinsville and moved to Liverpool before returning to their hometown last fall. Hally was a student at Donlin Drive Elementary School until this school year when she came to Reynolds. She has a
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Camp Lookout, located in Eaton, is inviting any teenager that has suffered the loss of a friend, relative or someone special to Bereavement Weekend, July 19 to 21. The purpose of the weekend is to help teenagers develop skills and strategies to deal with the loss of a significant person in their life. Teens will have a great time boating, swimming, hiking, playing games and overcoming obstacles; all while healing and learning to understand their emotions and cherish the memory of a loved one. The weekend was created in the summer of 2004 in memory of David Karl Matzke, who died suddenly at the age of 32 on April 9, 2003. The feelings of anger, grief and not knowing “why� were extremely overwhelming for his family and friends, who wanted to share their experiences and what they have learned to help them cope with their loss. The staff has been trained by Hospice and Pallative Care Association of Central
New York and is comprised of teachers, social workers and people who have experienced the healing process themselves. To qualify for the camp, teenagers: • Must be in high school. • Must have parent/ guardian permission. • Should have expereinced the loss of a family member, friend or signifi cant person in their life. About Camp Lookout Camp Lookout is located on Bradley Brook in Eaton. Camp Lookout welcomes boys and girls, ages 8 to 13, regardless of economic, social or cultural background, who attend school in Madison County. The 144-acre campground includes a 900-foot waterfront activity area. The camp’s 30 buildings include 22 cabins for campers and staff members, a dining and/or recreation hall, an infirmary, and buildings for arts, crafts, nature and athletics. Founded in 1922 as a camp for children effected by tuberculosis, Camp Lookout now seeks to meet the emotional and physical needs of the county’s most vulnerable youth. School nurses, Department of Social Services, other human service agencies and churches refer potential campers for a free, week-long stay at camp. For more information about the camp and to apply for the Bereavement Weekendvisit camplookout.org.
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Reptiles, Amphibians and Salmonella monella germs on their bodies even when they appear healthy and clean. The germs can also get on cages, aquariums, terrariums, the water reptiles and amphibians live or swim in and other containers that house them. Anything that reptiles and amphibians touch should be considered possibly contaminated with Salmonella. How do I reduce the risk of Salmonella infection from reptiles and amphibians? Do – • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water immediately after touching a reptile or amphibian, or anything in the area where they live and roam. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available. • Adults should always supervise hand washing for young children. • Habitats and their contents should be carefully cleaned outside of the home. Use disposable gloves when cleaning and do not dispose of water in sinks used for food preparation or for obtaining drinking water. • Wash any clothing the reptile or amphibian might have touched. • Use soap or a disinfectant to thoroughly clean any surfaces that have been in contact with reptiles or amphibians. Don’t – • Don’t let children younger than 5 years of age, older adults, or people with weak immune systems handle or touch amphibians
or reptiles, or anything in the area where they live and roam, including water from containers or aquariums. • Don’t touch your mouth after handling reptiles or amphibians and do not eat or drink around these animals. • Don’t let reptiles or amphibians roam freely throughout the house or in areas where food or drink is prepared, served, or stored, such as kitchens, pantries, or outdoor patios. • Don’t bathe animals or clean their habitats in your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, or bathtub. To prevent cross-contamination, animals should be bathed in a small plastic tub or bin that is dedicated for animal use only. • If bathtubs must be used for these purposes, they should be thoroughly cleaned afterward. Use bleach to disinfect a sink, bathtub, or other place where reptile or amphibian habitats are cleaned. What are the signs, symptoms, and types of treatment available for Salmonella infections? Salmonella can make people sick with diarrhea, vomiting, fever and abdominal cramps. Infants, elderly persons, and those with weakened immune systems are more likely than others to develop severe illness. If you suspect you or your child has Salmonella infection, please contact your health care provider immediately.
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Did you know that reptiles and amphibians like turtles, lizards, and frogs can carry a harmful germ called Salmonella? If there are young children in your home, there are safety precautions to follow when owning reptiles and amphibians as family pets. More than 345 people have become ill in several ongoing, nationwide Salmonella outbreaks linked to small turtles. Most victims are children under 5 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns parents to keep small turtles and other reptiles away from young children. Reptiles and amphibians are popular pets with many families. Turtles, frogs, iguanas, snakes, geckos, horned toads, salamander, and chameleons are colorful, quiet, and often kept as pets. Reptiles and amphibians frequently carry the germ Salmonella that can cause serious illness in people. Although many people think that Salmonella infections are caused only by contaminated food, these germs can also be caught by handling animals, including reptiles or amphibians. Salmonella infections can also result from having contact with reptile or amphibian environments, including the water from containers or aquariums where they live. How do people get Salmonella infections from reptiles and amphibians? Reptiles and amphibians might have Sal-
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Proud moments, bittersweet memories By Linda Jabbour
the replica of the famous story books with which she must have read 10 times each! Casey loved when we read books to her as a child and began to read extensively herself when the Harry Potter series came along as that is how it all started for her and her love for reading! Having just graduated with her Bachelor of Arts, Casey will be taking a sixmonth world cruise as a coopp in conjunction with Cunard Cruise Line and RIT. She will be working in her field of digital media publishing on the cruise in which she will be assisting in all of the cruise’s daily agenda activities, dinner menus and any various projects that the cruise assigns for publishing and printing within her dept. Because of this lengthy assignment, Casey and I will have minimal face-to-face contact but we have been emailing every day from her ship office. Also, we have connected via Sypke. My plan is for me and my son Austin (he just finished his freshman year at SUNY Geneseo!) to hopefully join her at some point on her cruise itinerary while she is on her journey.
It’s happened. The moment I imagined would never come or that would never be real — has not only come, but it is gone already. My oldest of my two children, Casey, walked across the stage at RIT to accept her college diploma this past May. My favorite moment of Casey’s college graduation was feeling immense pride as she crossed the stage. She graduated with the highest honors and she too realized that all her hard work and efforts were recognized. And this was just the start of wonderful opportunities to come. It feels as though she just graduated high school (2009) and we were planning her graduation party to celebrate that milestone. Also, it seems like just yesterday that we were bringing her to move into her freshman year at RIT. My drive back to Syracuse that day was spent shedding happy tears that were a mix of emotions for all that she had accomplished at that point. Plus, I had feelings of apprehension with her being “out on her own” and myself “out on my own” without my only daughter! Thinking farther back, one of my favorite childhood memories of Casey are from our Disney World trips as she is the quintessential Disney theme park lover! To this very day, she gets so happy and excited knowing she will be visiting the Disney Parks in Orlando and must plan out every detail and last second of her time in this fairy tale wonder. She has been there many times and never tires of it! Our last Orlando theme park adventure was to Universal Studios to visit Harry Potter World. She began to cry when she first saw
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After the cruise is finished, Casey has plans to find permanent employment within her field of digital publishing, most likely in a metropolitan city such as NYC or Boston. Wherever she ends up, she knows that I will be her greatest supporter and fan and will always be there for her. Whatever she may need along her career and personal journey, I will be there! We have always had a very close motherdaughter relationship and I know that this will continue as she starts this next exciting and new adventure in her life! With one college graduation now behind me, another one will be looming in just a few fleeting years. My son Austin will take on his sophomore year at Geneseo next fall and again, I cannot believe his first year has gone by so incredibly fast. He is a pre-med major so he will be attending college for quite a few years. At least this will give me time to adjust and prepare for his future college graduation! Although I know, as the past dictates all too well, these years will surely fly by also and soon have me wondering yet again, how did this happen in the blink of an eye? It’s all bittersweet. Linda Jabbour is the account executive for Syracuse Parent Magazine. She can be reached at ljabbour@eaglenewsonline.com.
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you get his or hers hopes up to come along for the trip. Keep the group together. Each family member should be aware of their surroundings. And you can never have too many reminders to the kids about steering clear of any suspicious people or vehicles, if they’re to get separated from the family unit. You and the kids should all be dressed in brightly colored clothing or a similar color to help everyone find one another when it gets dark for the fireworks show. Have a common meeting place. Whether you’re at the parade or the fireworks show, designate an area (a cross street, sign, building, playground, etc.) that the family can reconvene in case the group gets split up. A time to meet in the gathering place should also be decided upon.
family, many other people have the same idea for a nice night out. You must plan ahead to make sure you find a good place to park and set up a blanket for viewing. The same goes for a trip to the parade. Check in with your municipality. Most firework displays in our region are organized and presented by villages and towns we reside in. Check out their website or call your town or village office to find out details. As always, Eagle Newspapers is a great resource for parade information in the six areas it covers. This information will provide firework display schedules and parade information too. Plus, you will find out parking details and any restrictions on items or food that can be brought to the event. Lastly, check to see if it’s OK to bring the family pooch before
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Camping with the kids Preparation is key to a successful family camping trip. Whether campers plan to spend one night or several in the great outdoors, there are certain tips to follow to ensure your trip is as fun and safe as possible. Get in gear: In order to be comfortable, stock up on camping gear. Tents, sleeping bags and other gear need not be the most expensive. Quality, moderately priced gear works well, too. With care and maintenance, camping gear can last for several years. A tent will be your first line of defense against the outdoors. Although plenty of people prefer to sleep out under the stars, a tent is a place to avoid inclement weather and insects and have a little privacy. Your tent need not be too big, unless you plan to share it with many of your fellow campers. A good tent should be sturdy, weather-resistant and large enough to fit the people who will be sleeping in it during your trip. Invest in a pad to place on the floor of the tent to shield you from the hard ground. The pad will make sleeping
more comfortable. Don’t forget to pack a pillow. A cooler filled with foods and drinks will tide you over for the trip. If you plan to cook, you will need to bring the ingredients for meals. Otherwise sandwiches should suffice. Some campgrounds have grills and picnic tables available. Where to camp: Campsites may be public or private. Public campgrounds are generally funded by tax dollars and maintained by parks departments or government offices. They may be free to enter or charge a nominal fee for use. Because of the low cost involved, they may be quite popular and crowded during peak camping season. Private campsites are run by private companies or individuals and may also feature RV hookups. In many instances, private campsites sell memberships to interested parties, which give access to certain private areas. They may have more amenities than public campsites. Private sites also may employ security personnel and maintenance crews to ensure the areas are clean and safe and to enforce campground rules. Amenities and rules vary from site to site. Avoid critters: Keeping a clean campsite is perhaps the most effective animal
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and insect deterrent. Ants and animals are attracted to food bits scattered around the site, so be sure to gather trash and dispose of it properly each day. Try not to store food on the ground. Whenever possible, keep food locked away in an airtight cooler or other container. Dry foods can be stored under lock and key in the car. Raccoons, squirrels, birds, and skunks all have been known to patrol campgrounds for an easy meal. Also, you don’t want to lure in larger predators, such as bears or wild cats. To avoid insects, steer clear of perfumed products. Keep lights dim at night, as bright lights attract mosquitoes and other biting bugs. Use appropriate insect repellents to help further repel bugs. Carry in and carry out: Part of the magic of camping is being able to enjoy nature and experience the great outdoors. It is crucial to protect natural landscapes as much as possible and to exercise caution around plant life. In addition, be mindful of animal habitats. What you bring to the campsite, including trash, should be removed when you are done. Do not leave a mess behind.
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Graduations, concerts, banquets, marriages, launchings, parties, family, gifts! This is a wonderful and fun time of year.. Oh! And don’t forget baseball season … all those little ones swinging for the bleachers. When these wonderful long awaited milestones of life arrive, we tend to have high hopes. Unspoken, unconscious and unexamined, these expectations can cause grave difficulty for families already working off of stretched emotions, finances, time and patience. To further compound the challenges of these events, there are often underlying unresolved dynamics in the family and family-at-large. Whether it is between mom and son, dad and mom-in-law, daughter and father or Aunt Bessie and Cousin Merv, these events can be loaded waiting for the slightest spark. Since moms tend to be at the center of these events, here are some thoughts that might make the bumps in the road less bumpy: You are not perfect. You cannot be perfect. You cannot pull off perfect. No one expects you to be perfect except for, of course, that one critical relative. But let’s be honest, they would find a problem with anyone.. Consider the source. Your family is not perfect. Your family cannot be perfect. Your family cannot pull off perfect. There are no perfect family events. If there were such a thing, our families wouldn’t be there. Family events aren’t supposed to be perfect. They are for story telling years later. Snafus will happen. Snafus cannot be prevented. If there weren’t snafu’s, we wouldn’t have any fun sto-
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Fun facts from the freezer July is National Ice Cream Month In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. In 2013, National Ice Cream Day will be Sunday, July 21. According to icecream.com; It takes about 12 pounds of milk to make just one gallon of ice cream. The U.S. enjoys an average of 48 pints of ice cream per person, per year, more than any other country.
Homemade Ice Cream:
Recipe for kids Ingredients: •1 cup milk •1 cup whipping cream •1/2 cup sugar •1/2 teaspoon vanilla •salt •large, 2-pound, 7-ounce coffee can with a plastic lid •small, 1-pound coffee can with a plastic lid •ice Directions: 1. Freeze both of the coffee cans overnight. 2. The next day, mix the milk, cream and sugar together in
It takes an average of 50 licks to polish off a
single-scoop ice cream cone. The biggest ice cream sundae in history was made in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in 1988, and weighed in at over 24 tons. The ice cream cone's invention is linked to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. An ice cream vendor reportedly didn't have enough dishes to keep up with the demand, so he teamed up with a waffle vendor who rolled his waffles into cones.
the small coffee can. 3. Put the lid on and place it inside the larger can. 4. Pack the ice into the larger can around the smaller can, and sprinkle with salt so that it makes your coffee can ice cream maker really cold. 5. Put the lid on the larger coffee can and start rolling it. 6. Replace the ice when it starts to melt and open up the can and scrape the mixture from the sides once in a while. 7. Keep rolling until it’s thick. It will take a while, so be patient. 8. Scoop out and enjoy! Source: pbskids.org
Grapefruit sorbet:
A non-fat alternative Ingredients: •3 cups fresh pink grape fruit juice (about 4 grapefruits), divided •3/4 cup sugar (or sugar-free substitute for a lower-calorie alternative) Directions: Halve the grapefruits, saving the rinds as two large bowls. Combine one half cup grapefruit juice and sugar in a small
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saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar or sugar substitute dissolves, stirring frequently. Combine the sugar mixture and the remaining two-and-a-half cups grapefruit juice in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled. Pour mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer, and freeze the mixture according to manufacturer’s instructions. Spoon the sorbet into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze for one hour or until the sorbet is firm. Spoon into grapefruit halves.
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Big changes in store for college applicants with new common application By Maria Badami There is a lot of anticipation about the new common application (CA4) which will be released on Aug. 1. Many of the reservations have to do with how much the current common application will be changed and whether or not the CA4 will be easier for students to complete and colleges to review. Recently I had the opportunity to preview the new application. Using a “smart” technology, the CA4 is more intuitive, more user friendly for students. For example, students will be presented with one question at a time and will be directed to the next appropriate questions based on their previous answers. Unlike earlier versions of the common application, students will only have to answer questions which are relevant to them. Online support and progress checks are built in with this “smart”
technology. Another major change is that paper versions of the common application will be discontinued. However, students are allowed unlimited edits of all data on the new CA4 with the exception of the long essay. Students are limited to three revised versions of the long essay. Other much-anticipated changes include the reformatted supplemental sections. Supplements are standalones that applicants submit and colleges receive separately from the common application. The CA4 supplements will now have two sections: member pages and writing supplement. New member section will collect and save general information eliminating the time-consuming process of creating supplemental forms for each school. The new writing supplement section collects short-answer or essaylength responses to college specific
questions. Each student’s application, including supplemental essays, will be customized based on the colleges to which he or she chooses to apply. The art supplement has been replaced by SlideRoom, not yet previewed. The athletic supplements have been discontinued completely. My initial response to the previewed version of CA4 is that it will be less cumbersome and more intuitive for applicants. However, this will all depend on the yet to be previewed Member and Writing supplements. I will continue to report on changes to CA4 as they are released. Maria Badami, MS, is and educational consultant with College Directions of CNY, 7030 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, NY 13066. Collegedirectionscny.com, 243-6658.
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Finding the right babysitter Sometimes parents need time away from the kids to recharge their batteries. In such instances, parents often fret over finding reliable childcare. Hiring a babysitter is not always easy, and many parents take extra steps to ensure the babysitter they hire is the right match for their children. Parents are understandably uneasy about leaving their children in the hands of a stranger. That is why so many parents rely on relatives, including grandparents and aunts, to act as babysitters. But many people no longer live in close proximity to their relatives, forcing parents to look outside the family for a babysitter. When hiring a sitter, many parents trust their gut instincts. But no matter how reliable your instincts are, it still helps to vet candidates as thoroughly as possible. • Start your search within your own community and network of friends. Mommy online forums, church clubs and social groups associated with your child’s school are good places to network with other parents and find out about good
babysitters in the area. Many parents have hired the son or daughter of a close friend to babysit their children. If that is not an option, many websites offer free or low-cost listings of local sitters. These services often use third parties to vet the applicants and may offer everything from background checks to identity confirmation. • Don’t hire a sitter who is too young. Parents should avoid hiring sitters who are younger than 13 or 14. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidental injuries in the home are one of the leading causes of death for children more than 12 months old. Therefore, sitters should be physically and mentally capable of reacting should an accident or incident that requires emergency action occur. Babysitters who are knowledgeable in first aid or CPR are particularly attractive. • Ask for references. When narrowing down candidates, parents should ask for references and be sure to follow up. Ask
pointed questions about the candidate’s skill set, including the type of care they provided, how many hours the sitter was capable of working and if there were any incidents, positive or negative, that stood out. • Let prospective candidates interact with your children. Once potential candidates have been vetted, let them spend time with your kids to see how they interact with the children and how the kids react to each candidate. The most qualified individual will not work out if he or she does not have a rapport with the children. • Observe the sitter with your kids even after he or she has been hired. Upon hiring a sitter, plan a day when he or she can come over and stay with the children while you supervise from another room. Gradually work up to leaving the kids alone for a certain period of time. The sitter should be aware of all rules and expected conduct while in the home and caring for children.
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Practice safety & common sense when hiking Although hiking isn't inherently dangerous, being at the mercy of the elements does imply some risk. As a result, it pays to be prepared when embarking on a hiking trip, especially when hiking with children for family summer activities. Even novice hikers know to avoid bug bites and apply sunscreen before heading outdoors, but there are also some lesser-known potential hazards on the hiking trail. Heeding these tips can keep a person safe. Plan ahead - Understand the terrain and the trails before you begin the hike. Visit the park or area's official website to access detailed, printable trail maps and other information about the area. Make note of ranger stations, portable bathrooms and any other places you may want to use as pit stops along the way. Give a copy of the trail map to someone staying behind, marking your planned place of entry. In the event you get lost, the person at home can alert authorities to your approximate location. Know your environment - Hiking trails can be found all around the world. Some may be arid and barren areas, while other areas may be lush and tropical. Each of these regions brings with them their own share of plants and animals. It is wise to know which species you may encounter along the way so you will know how to treat a bite or a brush with a poisonous plant in the event of an emergency. Be mindful of the weather - Before going on the hike, get the latest weather report from a few different sources. This way you will have an average picture in your head of what the weather will be, and you can choose your footwear, clothing and other essentials based on that forecast. Few things can spoil a trip faster than unpredictable weather and failure to be ready for it. Pack a supply kit - It's easy to go overboard on gear, but there are some
basics that should be hiking essentials. Include a first aid kit, a Swiss Army Knife, matches or a lighter, aspirin, a flashlight and toilet paper in your supply kit. Bring water - Water is essential when going on a hiking trip. By the time you are feeling thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Bring at least 1 to 2 liters of water per person. Keep in mind that this may mean adding 3 to 4 pounds to the pack. When necessary, trade excess weight in other supplies for water because water is most essential. Drinking from springs or lakes is not advisable. Animals bathe and relieve themselves in that water, and it might be teeming with bacteria. Pack snacks - Bring along lightweight snacks, such as granola bars, dried fruit and nuts. Avoid sugary or starchy snacks that your body will burn up in no time, leaving you feeling hungry again. Keep food in tightly fitted containers so aromas won't lure curious animals in close. Embark early - The temperature is lower in the morning, and the sun is less intense in early morning too. In addition, starting early reduces the chance you will be hiking in the dark. Be aware of your surroundings Although most animals will be content to avoid
a hiking party, if they are provoked or caught off guard, they may defend themselves. Watch where you are walking and avoid going off the trail. If scaling rocks, be careful where you put your hands. There may be snakes or small rodents lurking in crevices. Carry a field guide - Refer to a field guide to help identify plants, trees and animals you may have seen. Take plenty of photographs Most hikers want to document the sights around them. Capture the moments with photos and be sure to make prints later. Carry out only what you carried in Litter can ruin a natural landscape and put animals in danger. Always bring a trash bag and remove your spent items. Also, leave nature as you found it. Resist the urge to take flowers or saplings or any other samples of the environment.
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Family vacation foibles Traveling with everyone’s interests in mind By Lindsay Setter Work,work, work and rush, rush, rush, is our typical day. It is important to stop once in a while and enjoy the people that mean the most to you. And what better way to do this than to go on a family vacation! The memories families build while traveling are the ones that last a lifetime. Although planning a vacation online can seem overwhelming; trying to fit in everyone’s interests and finding age appropriate activities at the destination, there are professionals to help. Many resorts specialize for families with children of different age groups.
This way everyone will be entertained — even the teenagers. The first step is to narrow down what type of trip would be most interesting to your family. Determine if soaking up the sun on a beach vacation, experiencing the magic of Disney or bringing them across the Atlantic for a European adventure is what you are looking for. Next, take these ides to a travel agent that can help you make an informed decision about the perfect vacation package for your family. We can find the right resort and tell you the specials and discounts that will apply to your trip. It is also a good idea to have a budget in mind that you are able to spend on this vacation. An exact dollar amount is unnecessary, but a price range will help. You want to be realistic on the budget so this trip is enjoyable and not a financial stress. Then, bring all the decision makers
to the travel appointment because prices in travel can change fast. The best agents will present a vacation package you can’t refuse. There will be no need to waste your valuable time price shopping because the agent will beat any price, guaranteed. You will get the best deal and all of the travel expertise at no additional cost. Now that you have the perfect vacation planned all you have to do is count down the days until you and your families are creating memories in paradise. It’s always been enjoyable planning family vacations‌ I am looking forward to the next! Lindsay Setter is an agent with Travel Leaders. You can reach her at (315) 383-6323 or via email at lindsaysetter@ yahoo.com
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There are some days when the only thing you want is your mom. Simply put, you are never too old to want the comfort of a parent when you’re having a tough go of it. I was reminded of this when an allergic reaction landed me in the emergency room. I was sent home with instructions to take Benadryl. Lots and lots of Benadryl — to the tune of having to stay home from work for a day. Because there was a chance of a second reaction, the thought of being alone didn’t appeal to me. A 7:30 a.m. phone call home resulted in my mom driving 45 minutes to spend the day with me. She didn’t just sit on the couch with me to make sure I didn’t swell up like Violet Beauregaurd after
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calendar continued from page 7 STORYTIME WITH MISS COLLEEN.
10 AM every Thursday. Barnes & Noble story times are always fun, filled with great books and cool activities. Great for toddlers and preschoolers. Please call to confirm. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt. 449-2948.
Sat July 13 CLIFFORD VISITS STORYTIME. 11 AM. Come for a special Storytime featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell, with a guest appearance by the Clifford himself. Please call to confirm. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt. 449-2948.
Sun July 14 QUILTING BY THE LAKE WORKSHOPS. Through Friday, July
26. 30 Quilt Classes & Workshops - Quilt Show - Vendors – Lectures. Offering 26 quilting & fiber art classes & workshops in quilt design & techniques for traditional and art quilters at all levels of experience. Onondaga Community College. Quiltingbythelake.com
Mon July 15 MAKER MONDAY: KIDS CAN COOK. 2 to 2:40 PM.
Jodie Fitz, creator of the Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club, will be visiting and facilitating a ‘hands-on’ snack making activity with children and families. She will be bringing a cool down treat to make right on the spot. Come and participate in this fun interactive lesson and learn more about the Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club and cooking with Jodie. Students entering grades 1-6 welcome to attend. Registration is required. Please call 637-6374 to register or go online at fflib.org/events. MAKER MONDAY: TEEN CHOPPED. 4 to 5:30 PM. Break out
into teams to compete in a no-cook cooking competition based on the TV show “Chopped!” Students entering grades 6-12 welcome to attend. Registration Required. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www. fflib.org.
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Tue July 16 ENCHANTED ONE: PORTAL TO LOVE BY SHEILA APPLEGATE.
7 PM. Provides readers with a guide to embracing love in every moment. It gently reopens and reconnects readers’ hearts with their minds and encourages surrender as they delve more deeply into their heart center to explore emotions. Talk and signing. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt. 4492948. LITTLE EXPLORERS: CRAFT BUFFET.
10 to 11 AM. This popular craft extravaganza is back this summer featuring crafts related to our summer reading theme. Come to the buffet table and choose your favorite craft to make here or at home. For children ages 5 and under. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib. org. SMARTPLAY. 5:30 to 7 PM. Smart Play is a free play environment that promotes discovery, creativity and the development of early literacy skills. Now offered at this NEW TIME! Appropriate for young children ages 5 and below. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib.org.
Thu July 18 FAYETTEVILLE JAZZ CONCERT.
6:30 PM. Come to Beard Park in Fayetteville and hear the “Apple Jazz All Stars” perform. The FFL has partnered with sponsor Texas Roadhouse of Dewitt, and will be selling pulled pork sandwich meals and drinks at the park for concert goers to enjoy. Local vendors will also be present with handmade goods and crafts for purchase. All proceeds benefit the FFL.
Fri July 19 MINECRAFT. 1:30 to 3:30 PM. Do
you play Minecraft? Do you want to play with us? Come and play Minecraft on our laptops and iPads. Build worlds and fight off monsters with your friends, new or old. Drop-in program, no registration required. All ages welcome. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib.org.
Sat July 20 ANNUAL CRAFT/YARD SALE. 9
AM to 3 PM. North Syracuse Community Center, 700 South Bay Road (across from North Syracuse Library) will be the Bishop Curley Columbiette Annual Yard Sale - Crafters Sale. Reserve your space now. Crafters selling your wares and those offering yard sale items, rent an outdoor 10x15 foot space for $15. Reservations should be made by July 12. Plenty of parking will be available in the adjacent parking lot on Centerville Place. Call Mary at 458-7342 or Diane at 452-7066 to sign up or for more information.
SMART PLAY. 10:30 AM to Noon. Smart Play is a free play environment that promotes discovery, creativity and the development of early literacy skills. Appropriate for young children ages 5 and below. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib. org.
Monday July 22 MAKER MONDAY: THE SCIENCE OF SPIES. 11 AM to
Noon. Learn to cook up invisible ink, then learn the science behind making your invisible words re-appear! For children entering grades 1-6. Registration Required. 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. 637-6374. www.fflib.org. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE. 1:30 to 6:30 PM.
The FFL will host a blood drive in conjunction with the Red Cross. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 637-6374 to sign up for the FFL Blood Drive. Your donation can help to save a life.
Tue July 23 JUDY’S BOOK CLUB. 7 PM. Join Judy and the group by the fireplace as they discuss The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce; a novel of charm, humor, and profound insight into the thoughts and feelings we all bury deep within our hearts. Talk and signing. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt. 449-2948.
here is what’s happening around you SUMMER KICKBALL LEAGUE. 5:30
to 7:30 PM. Want to learn about playing kickball at the library this summer? Come to this information session and let’s get the ball rolling. www. fflib.org.
Thu July 25 LITTLE SCIENTISTS: MATH ROCKS.
10 to 11:30 AM & Noon to 1:30 PM. Do you like doing hands-on experiments? Come experiment with measurements of all kinds: distance, volume, mass, and more. For kids entering 1st-5th grade. Registration is required. Please call 637-6374 to register or go online at fflib.org/ events. FFL KILL-A-WATT ENERGY CHALLENGE. 6:30 to 7:30
PM. Join us as we host our first ever Kill-a-Watt Energy Challenge! This program will run over 6 weeks and participants will be asked to attend as many meetings as possible. Form a team with your family and friends to see who can reduce their energy consumption the most over the course of the challenge. All ages. Registration is required. Please call 637-6374 to register or go online at fflib.org/ events.
Fri July 26 ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW.
Through July 28. 3 PM. to dusk Friday, 9 AM to dusk Saturday and 8 AM to 3 PM Sunday. At the Antique and Classic Boat Show in Skaneateles’ Clift Park, visitors can learn about and enjoy the boats of a bygone era. A youth judging competition, sponsored by Hagerty Classic Marine Insurance to “spark kids’ passion for wooden boats,” 10 AM Saturday. Opportunities for children to paint their own wooden boats, 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday. Admission is free. ANIMAL BY GEORGE ‘THE ANIMAL’ STEELE. 7 PM.
George “The Animal” Steele shares how he balanced his real life as Jim Myers, a highly respected high school teacher and coach, with the green tongued, hairy backed, turnbuckle eating wrestling icon he was in the
ring. Talk, Q&A and signing. Please call to confirm. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt. 449-2948.
Sat July 27 LISA FASHIONISTA. 11 AM to Noon. Listen to local author Joanne Rhodes read her fabulous story about feisty, reative Lisa Fashionista and Remy, her adorable pup. A fun handson craft will follow this story time. Registration is required. Please call 637-6374 to register or go online at fflib.org/events.
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2: 3⁄8 yard. Bring these instructions to a fabric supply store and just ask them if you need help! Novice sewers and families welcome; ages 10 and up. Registration is required. 6376374 to register or go online at fflib. org/events. BOOK BREAKS. 2 to 3:30 PM. Join a local news anchor, who will be reading a favorite book, then stick around in the Family Room for a fun craft! For children entering grades 1-5. www.fflib.org.
to 5 PM. Learn to hand weave cool designs with yarn onto your own loom. For kids entering grades 1-5. Adult help is suggested. Registration is required. Please call 637-6374 to register or go online at fflib.org/ events.
CREATION CLUB. 3:30 to 5 PM. The Creation Club develops literacy (and digital literacy) skills and ignites a passion for reading by offering middle schoolers the opportunity and training needed to create and edit videos, podcasts, images, 3D models and more using the software and hardware available at the FFL to share the books they love with the community. www.fflib.org/teen.
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SUMMER KICKBALL LEAGUE. 5:30
Mon July 29 MAKER MONDAY: LEARN HOW TO WEAVE! 3:30
AM to Noon. Come and learn how to use conductive thread to weave lights into your sewing projects! Students entering grades 6-12 welcome to attend. Registration Required. www. fflib.org.
Tue July 30 SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS GROUP. 7 PM. Welcome, Central
New York children’s writers and illustrators! Come for a discussion at our children’s stage. Please call to confirm. 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt. 449-2948.
to 7:30 PM. Want to learn about playing kickball at the library this summer? Come to this information session and let’s get the ball rolling. www. fflib.org.
Wed July 31 FANCY NANCY TUTU TEA PARTY.
1 to 2:30 PM. Come read your favorite Fancy Nancy books and make your very own tutu! Registration is required. Please call 637-6374 to register or go online at fflib.org/ events.
COMMUNITY SEW: PILLOWCASES.
6:30 to 8:30 PM. Come make pillowcases at the library using our sewing machines! Choose to keep your pillowcase or donate it to hospitalized kids through the Million Pillowcase Challenge (for more information visit www.conkerrcancer.org/). Please bring your own fabric if possible we’ll have some spare material on hand just in case. For each pillowcase, you’ll need two pieces of 44”45” wide, 100% cotton fabric that go well together: Piece 1: 7⁄8 yard; Piece JULY 2013 SYRACUSE PARENT
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Safety tips for summer fun The weather is heating up and families are heading outdoors to soak up the fun. Warm weather enthusiasts should keep safety on the top of their minds when they’re out camping, boating and barbecuing. CSA Group, a leader in testing and certification, wants to remind Americans to stay safe all summer with the following tips. Camping Stoves and Lanterns • Fuel-burning camping equipment, such as stoves, lanterns and outdoor cookers, should only be lit outdoors and at least 10 feet (3 meters) from tents, combustible materials and vehicles. Never light a stove or lantern inside a tent or vehicle. • Before use, carefully inspect parts for leaks, blockages or damage. • Keep loose, flammable clothing away from open flames. Carefully monitor children and pets around stoves and lanterns. Boats and Cabins • Ensure boats and cabins are equipped with proper emergency safety equipment, including first aid kits and fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms.
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• When first opening your cabin, carefully inspect all appliances for damage from rodents or insects. • Always wear a personal flotation device. Never consume alcohol while operating any vehicle. Outdoor Gas Barbeques • Before firing up your barbecue for the first time, carefully inspect burners and burner tubes for blockages due to dirt, grease, insects or rust buildup. Clean or replace any blocked parts or have a certified technician make repairs. • Propane cylinders must be inspected and re-qualified every 2 years in the United States. A date stamp on the cylinder indicates when it was last qualified. Don’t use a rusty or damaged cylinder. If in doubt, have your tank replaced. • When purchasing or installing a gas barbecue, make sure that it carries the mark of an approved certification organization, such as CSA Group, indicating the barbecue has been tested to applicable national standards. More safety tips are available at www.csasafetytips.com.
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