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When strangers come bearing advice. How to help babies start to sample solid food. A couple discusses their experience using assisted reproductive technology to have babies. Get ready to breastfeed successfully. An interview with Jennifer Phillips, a photographer who captures once-in-a-lifetime images for parents.

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It’s both a joyful and a terrifying thing to be a first-time parent bringing home an infant—not really knowing how it all works. In this issue, we offer the stories of fellow parents and how they’ve handled the good times and the bad. In our cover article, Mae Harrington talks to Carrie and Stacy Portzline-Large about how they used assisted reproductive technology to have their children, Callie and Lucas (page 12). Sistina Giordano interviews Jennifer Phillips (formerly Wolsey) about the origins of her photography business, Root and Wander, and of her nonprofit, With Love (page 18). And Tami Scott delves into the obstacles facing mothers who want to breastfeed—and how those obstacles can be surmounted (page 16). We’ve also got a few words from Neil Davis, about how to get around those offering well-meaning advice (page 6); and guidelines from dietitian Molly Morgan, for parents whose babies are ready to start sampling solid food (page 8). Wherever you are on the parenting continuum, we hope you find something informative or amusing—or both—in this issue. Enjoy!

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Strangers Bearing Advice New babies bring out the expert in everyone | BY NEIL DAVIS JR.

he voice had come from behind me as I waited in line at the bank to cash a check. “They say you shouldn’t feed them any nuts.”

I glanced up at the bank tellers. Even if I had been armed with a pocketful of pistachios, I didn’t really see the danger in throwing a few across the counter. “Yeah, they say the little one could develop an allergy at that age,” the voice added. Then I understood. My daughter, Sadie, was there with me, no more than 2 months old at the time, snoozing soundly in the stroller. Or maybe she was just feigning sleep in an effort to avoid the conversation. I was not so lucky. It was classic unsolicited baby advice, and there was no escape. The woman who owned the voice, armed with several gray-hairs’ worth of motherly instinct, had already decided that I was in need of her help.

“They say pacifiers will give your baby buck teeth,” an acquaintance once thoughtfully proposed. I nodded, a polite half-smile fixed on my face, as I wondered why our planet wasn’t filled with a race of human beavers. Usually the speaker will cite they as the expert source. It doesn’t matter that no one really knows who they are, nor that you might not want to hear what they have to say. They are a firm authority on almost any topic. They know which baby foods contain too much soy, and they know when to start vetting preschools. If you take your newborn out in public, the same thing will inevitably happen to you. Halfway through your shopping at Wegmans, your infant passed out in the (safely buckled carrier in the) cart, a well-meaning stranger will confront you. “You know, they say that you should try to sleep when your baby sleeps.”

The same obscure bits of wisdom have been preached to unsuspecting moms and dads for generations, ever since it was universally decided that all new parents are complete idiots. Apparently, without the casual but insistent guidance of total strangers, babies everywhere would be underfed, improperly clothed, sleeping at the wrong time in the wrong position—and every one of them would be allergic to nuts. People love to show off their knowledge in any area of expertise. An attendant at a service station might remind you to check your car’s oil, or a gym addict might introduce you to a new workout that he or she insists is game-changing. But it’s worse with babies. Their quiet innocence seems to bring out the compassionate side of adults, even the ones who normally mind their own business. Anyone who has ever: been a parent, touched a diaper, babysat for two hours or driven slowly past a daycare believes they have a civic duty to educate amateur parents. They simply can’t help themselves. Their instruction is always offered as gospel, despite being flagrantly general. 6

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Remember, no one knows your child better than you, so take advice with a grain of salt.

Does the bearer of this insight believe you don’t have access to the same internet she does? Try not to take her tip as any sort of judgment. She is just trying to be helpful. Swallow your sarcasm, and fight the urge to respond with, “She sleeps best in the car. Shall I nap on the drive home?” During Sadie’s infancy, I was a stay-at-home dad, perhaps marked as an easy target for advice by my helpless demeanor. Fathers are often presumed to lack the caring instinct that women possess. Those 2 a.m. feedings gave me a listless look, which didn’t add to an impression of competence. I might as well have been wearing a T-shirt that read “I’m about to crush walnuts and feed them to a 6-week old.” Over time, I found that the best defense was simply to look like you know what you’re doing. Perception is everything. Buy an expensive stroller or an Ergobaby carrier. Learn some insider jargon like colostrum and fontanel so that you can insert the words into a conversation. Memorize a recipe for lactation cookies. I liked to begin conversations with, “My mother has several nursing degrees and my sister is a midwife.” This statement is true in my case, but you are welcome to borrow it. Little tricks like these should buy you enough time to fake some gratitude and beat a hasty retreat. Don’t let all the words of so-called wisdom get to you—or you might end up thrusting your baby into the stranger’s hands, screaming, “Here, you seem to know what you’re doing. Bring him back to me when he’s 18!” The resulting investigation by Child Protective Services will be a sign you need to dial down your response. By the way, while the advice of strangers is always free, that doesn’t mean it’s all worthless. You just need to learn to separate the wheat from the chaff. Expert opinions are changing constantly, and it can be difficult to sort out. When you get home, do some fact checking. If you have questions, discuss them with your pediatrician. Remember, no one knows your child better than you, so take advice with a grain of salt. The intruder insisting, “No bright lights, don’t get them wet, and never feed them after midnight” probably just watches too many movies. Most importantly, 10 years from now, when you are the baby expert, try to go easy on that new clueless dad you come across. He might not be struggling—just learning. It’s been easy for me to avoid turning into a know-it-all. From ages 3 to 7, my daughter survived on Chicken McNuggets, so I’m aware I might not have the best knowledge to dispense. But they of course still do. They always will. And they are certain that, without their help, all new parents’ lives will be a chaotic guessing game of baby trial and error. Or so they think. Neil Davis works at Bristol-Myers Squibb and lives in Liverpool with his daughter, Sadie, age 16.

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Hand to Mouth How to help babies start to sample solid food | BY MOLLY MORGAN

hen you first start introducing your baby to solid foods, it can be overwhelming to figure out what is best. I have gone through the process with our two little boys and will provide guidelines along with tips and suggestions based on firsthand experience.

Every child is different and you may need to adjust your approach from baby to baby. (And remember that during the first six months, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended—with continued breastfeeding until at least the baby’s first birthday long as that’s what you and your baby want.) When a baby is about 6 months old, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing him or her to solid foods. The goal during the initial phase is to have your baby get to sample foods that are rich in nutrients and varied in textures. As your baby is ready, you can encourage her to start drinking from a cup and using baby spoons and her fingers to feed herself. A quick note about the process of allowing babies to feed themselves: It is a messy process! I can still picture our boys sitting in their high chairs, peas and yogurt spread all over their tray and themselves. There is much debate around spoonfeeding versus baby-led feeding—what leads to the best outcome as far as weight, pickiness, etc. In my experience, ploughing through the messy phase of letting our boys mostly feed themselves has resulted in two children who are overall flexible with what they will eat and who enjoy food. (This lines up with the results of a 8

study published last year in JAMA Pediatrics, which found that babies who fed themselves were less likely to be fussy at 2 years old compared with those who were spoon-fed.) During this initial phase, remember to look for your baby’s hunger and fullness cues. For example, if she turns her head while eating, this is a sign she is full. Consider trying to teach your baby simple signs to help her communicate when she has eaten enough; we found this very helpful. Offer new foods one at a time, and wait three to five days before starting a different one. This is to check for any signs of intolerance such as diarrhea or excessive gas. A general suggested order of food introduction is: single-grain cereal, followed by vegetables, fruit, and meats.

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starting fruits; this can help to avoid getting your child hooked on the sweet taste of fruit. • When offering a fruit, combine it with vegetables to reduce the sweetness. For example: Mix applesauce with carrots or sweet potato. • Shred cooked meat to make it easy for your child to gum and chew. • Potentially allergenic foods do not need to be avoided, foods like eggs, dairy, fish, and peanut butter, etc. can be included. It has even been shown that early introduction of potentially allergenic food like peanuts can help prevent peanut allergies. Somewhere around 9 months is when babies are ready to advance to finger foods. You can discuss your baby’s readiness at well visits with the pediatrician. When adding in finger foods, provide them at meals along with two to three nutrient-rich snacks a day. Good snacks would be fruits, vegetables, or beans, or other protein-rich foods. Avoid potential choking hazards such as raw vegetables or hard fruits, whole grapes, continued on page 10

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My own children definitely had some challenging food phases, especially as toddlers. Persistence in getting them to eat a variety of foods was—and is—worth it. Sure, they would prefer to live on mac and cheese or pizza, but they will eat, most always happily, whatever is served at meals and snacks—from tofu to salad to steak to roasted vegetables. You are the gatekeeper of what comes in your cupboards and refrigerator. For the most part, surround your children with the best choices to nourish their bodies. Molly Morgan is a registered dietitian and author of three books, including, most recently, Drink Your Way to Gut Health. She lives in the Southern Tier area with her two children and husband. Visit her website at creativenutritionsolutions.com.

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Love, marriage and babies—with some technical assistance BY MAE HARRINGTON PHOTOS BY MICHAEL DAVIS

arrie and Stacy Portzline-Large were married in September 2012 and soon after began to discuss having a family.

They decided to go with the fertility procedures IUI—intrauterine insemination—and IVF—in vitro fertilization. Lucas was conceived via IUI, using a sperm donor and Stacy’s egg, and was born in May 2015. Callie, born last October, was conceived through IVF, which allowed for Carrie’s egg to be combined with sperm from the same donor and implanted into Stacy’s uterus. Carrie and Stacy underwent their IUI and IVF processes at CNY Fertility Center. Family Times got together with the couple to learn about their family. (This interview has been edited and condensed.) 12

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Talk to me about your relationship. How did you two meet? Stacy Portzline-Large: Through my sister. She had asked me to sub on her softball team, and they would always go out after the games. We just started talking and hanging out and getting to know each other better. We started dating about a year and a half after we met. Carrie Portzline-Large: She couldn’t resist me. How old were you when you met? Stacy: Gosh, I think probably 25. Carrie: It was 15 years ago. Stacy: Yeah, so 25. What was your wedding like? Carrie: We got married at the New York

Wine and Culinary Center. That’s where I proposed to Stacy. We did the traditional stuff. Both of our fathers walked us down the aisle and we both had the father-daughter dance. When did each of you think of having children? Stacy: I always wanted kids. Carrie: Stacy didn’t come out as early as I did, so I never thought I would be able to have kids because of who I am. After meeting Stacy I decided, yes, I would want to have a family with her. When did you start to discuss having children together? Stacy: Shortly after we got married. We had talked about it when we dated, but after we got married it was more serious.

In the photo at left, Carrie Portzline-Large holds Lucas and Stacy Portzline-Large has Callie.

chances. IVF is almost like IUI on steroids. A lot more medications and injectables. How was it determined who would carry the children? Stacy: Because Carrie gave no option. She just never wanted to. I think after Lucas was born, that just sealed the deal. Carrie: Yeah, I saw what happened. I figured that Stacy was so good at it that she should just keep going with Callie. Stacy: I mean, I loved being pregnant. It’s amazing what your body can do. Carrie: And I delivered you milkshakes. It was great. What was the sperm selection process like? Stacy: It was a lot of nights with wine and cheese platters, shopping for eye color, hair color, education, medical history, background. We wanted the person to be German because Carrie is German and we wanted to get as close to Carrie’s looks as possible. Can you talk to me about the time leading up to the embryo transfer? Carrie: With all the shots and medications that I had taken, it was stressful. I was nervous. I was traveling around Christmas time with this medication, which is stored in the refrigerator, so everyone knew what was going on. That was nerve-wracking. It’s a real procedure, you know: You’re in a gown, they put you under and it was painful when I woke up. What was the most difficult part of the IVF process? We started making new friends, we started discovering that there were lesbian couples that had kids, and we were like, “What? How do you do this?” What were the options you had when you decided that you wanted children? Stacy: I didn’t really know of any other options besides, you know, one of our friends had triplets and recommended our doctor. That was the only thing I thought of doing, was going there and getting medical intervention to have children. Carrie: Everyone joked about how our doctor could “get a stone pregnant” and so we figured our odds were good and that we were in the hands of a professional. Why did you ultimately choose IVF? Carrie: With Lucas we did IUI, but at the

time of having Callie the donor we had chosen for Lucas only had IVF-prepared sperm, and we wanted to be able to have a sibling for Lucas that carries his DNA. We decided to use Carrie’s egg and that I would carry the baby. How is the process of IVF different from the IUI process? Stacy: IUI is basically just intervention of having a doctor get the sperm into your uterus. There is less distance that the sperm has to travel, they monitor your ovulation and more sure the time is exact, down to the hour, of when they give you a trigger shot to release a follicle. There is a lot of medication to take for IUI, they’re still looking to stimulate your follicles so that you create more eggs and increase your

Stacy: I think financially, and also all of the medications. It’s a huge cost, especially for us because we don’t have insurance that covers infertility. Neither of our insurance covered any of the medications or procedures, which was all out of pocket. That was the biggest burden. Then there was the rollercoaster of hormones, because you’re on so many medications. The “what-ifs” were hard to deal with as well. Carrie: When we did our first IUI, we cheated and went out and bought a pregnancy test. You’re not supposed to, but we did it ahead of time because we were so excited. How did you decide that you wanted another baby? Stacy: It was a whirlwind thing. Carrie: We debated for a little while. continued on page 14 FAMILY TIMES AUGUST 2018

continued from page 13 Stacy: Especially coming from a family with same-sex parents, I didn’t want Lucas to be alone. I’m terrified of him getting bullied with any sort of discrimination because of us. I wanted him to have a sibling that he could relate to. Also, I thought ahead, like, when we’re not here for Christmases and holidays, who is he going to be with? Who is he going to have in his life? I also came from a big family. I could never imagine having an only child, especially on top of having same-sex parents. Carrie: Also, Lucas was so cute, we thought why not try again! Have you ever thought about your children wanting to find the sperm donor?

Stacy: We think about it all the time. We chose an anonymous donor, so technically, they cannot contact him. I just feel like now we have all the technology that there is, I think the kids would probably be able to find him or some other family. Carrie: In our initial discussions, we talked about having a donor that our children could contact, but we fell for this donor’s profile. The one hiccup was that it was anonymous. We kept on coming back to it, though, so we decided to move forward.

After having Lucas via IUI, was having Callie via IVF the natural choice? Stacy: Sperm is prepped differently for whatever procedure you’re doing and our sperm donor had no sperm left for IUI. So regardless of whose egg it was going to be, we had to go IVF. It almost made the decision easier for us to use Carrie’s egg. It was like a sign: This is all that’s left, and we don’t really have a choice but to use IVF. What is it like now that you have two children? Any significant difference from just having one? Stacy: There is a lot less sleep! It’s harder to make sure each child is getting enough attention, especially now that Lucas is at the age where he wants us to play with him a lot. It’s hard. Callie can be very needy at times and demands to be held. Carrie: Leaving the house is a little bit more challenging. How are Lucas and Callie different or alike? Stacy: Callie is very demanding and lets you know when she is in need of something or done playing where she is. They sort of swapped roles. Lucas was a colicky baby, which was very hard, and at 3 months he turned into the most social, happy baby.

Callie is quite the opposite. She never made a peep as a newborn. Now she is very leery about people she’s not familiar with and is demanding of our attention. Carrie: Lucas literally cried the first three months. I remember nights out on the deck rocking him to just see if a change in scenery would help. Callie: complete opposite. She did not cry a lot in the beginning. But when she does—wow!—you know she needs something and she wants it right away. But it is amazing to see them together and Lucas being so proud to be the big brother. Are you planning on having more children? Carrie: We’re done! Stacy’s sad about it; I’m OK with it, though. Stacy: I am sad about it, but I know financially it would be hard and physically, like, we’re getting older. But I would love to have more, without the expense. Carrie: Yeah, it was expensive, but we’ve been very fortunate. We have Lucas and Callie and I think we are good to go. They’re healthy and we’re lucky with what we have. Mae Harrington is a contributing writer for Family Times.

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Breastfeeding is doable but sometimes challenging | BY TAMI SCOTT

f you’re pregnant and considering breastfeeding, it’s useful to gather information before you’ve actually got a hungry baby on your hands.

specializes in challenging breastfeeding scenarios such as tongue and lip tie, low supply and tandem nursing.

For some women, breastfeeding is a resolute yes. Others, however, may not be as certain: They know the benefits of breastfeeding, but the idea seems overwhelming or intimidating.

Mothers Dana Rinaldo and Mell Fields have learned to breastfeed successfully. But each confronted obstacles as she learned this unfamiliar process, which demands both certain physical skills and a new kind of intuition.

Experts can offer advice, and the experiences of other mothers can also illuminate scenarios you might not have considered. What’s more, putting together a list of resources now can give you someone to turn to once you’re at home with your newborn and your baby is having trouble latching on or your nipples are sore, or both.

Rinaldo is a working mom with two young children: Joseph, 3, and 6-monthold Ava. Fields currently stays at home with her first-born son, Jonah, who turns 1 year old this month. Rinaldo faced significant complications, while Fields describes an easier journey with her son.

One way to explore your options is to seek advice from the experts and to consider the experiences of other mothers. Christine Goldman, owner of Doulas of CNY, is a childbirth and lactation educator. Over the years, she has helped numerous women persevere through the most difficult aspects of breastfeeding. She and her team provide services to mothers in labor, as birth doulas, and after the birth, as postpartum doulas. Jen Deshaies, owner of Syracuse Lactation, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (or IBCLC) who 16

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Before the Baby Both Rinaldo and Fields admit they lacked detailed information about breastfeeding prior to the births of their children, even though they had committed to nursing early on. “I didn’t do much reading,” says Rinaldo, who believes ingesting too much information can be just as damaging as not enough. When Fields had questions, she sought out her own mother for answers, since she had nursed all four of her children. Research can be time-consuming, but

getting ready by taking a breastfeeding class or informing yourself of some basic facts can set reasonable expectations and alleviate concerns. Deshaies, the lactation consultant, suggests that planning ahead can make breastfeeding easier. She encourages moms-to-be to think through the logistics that await them when they bring their baby home. For instance, stock up on pre-made meals and line up friends and family to help with routine tasks during the first few weeks. Also, Goldman says, surrounding yourself with people who support your decision to breastfeed is very helpful.

Early Challenges Rinaldo encountered a complication with breastfeeding right away. “My son had a tongue tie we had to correct,” she says. “He was sucking so hard because he couldn’t stick his tongue out of his mouth. It cracked my nipples and made them raw. I would involuntarily cry and it would send shooting pains through my entire body.” A tongue tie is a malformation that restricts the movement of the tongue. At 2 weeks old, the problem was corrected and his latch was “instantly better,” Rinaldo says. “I used a nipple shield until he was

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2 months old to let my nipples heal and it was much easier from there forward.” Rinaldo again experienced nipple pain from breastfeeding her second child, but she stuck it out and within two weeks, her daughter was latching perfectly. When Fields first began to breastfeed, her son would nurse on one side only. The issue was resolved in just a few days, though. Typically, mothers should aim to breastfeed from both sides at each session, although sometimes a baby will simply refuse one side. That also happens in circumstances such as a flat or inverted nipple. “A baby can actually get a full amount of milk from one side, especially with good management,” says Deshaies, who suggests a woman in that situation contact a specialist to come up with a specific care plan. Problems like the ones Rinaldo and Fields describe can be overcome quickly when help is obtained early. Other difficulties new mothers may face include breast engorgement, thrush, mastitis, plugged ducts, and people pushing formula, says Goldman. “All of these can be addressed with the help of a lactation educator,” she adds. Deshaies frequently consults with her clients about low supply. “I often see moms who are not producing as much as they’d like. You can tell if you have enough milk by the baby’s weight gain, how many dirty diapers they have, and if the baby is satisfied after a feeding.”

Typical breastfeeding positions with newborns are the football hold, the cradle hold or the cross-cradle hold. “One position we hear less about is called ‘laid back’ breastfeeding,” says Deshaies. But that position is worth a look because it promotes relaxation. “When I get moms set up in the laid back breastfeeding position, they often look at me and just smile because they feel so much more comfortable and their baby often nurses so much more effectively.”

Involving Your Partner If your partner would like to feed the baby but you are exclusively breastfeeding, there are many other ways that he or she can bond with the baby. He or she can give baths, change diapers, or take the baby on walks. “All those are so important (in supporting) the breastfeeding relationship,” says Deshaies. On the other hand, if a spouse “helps out” by feeding the baby a bottle of pumped breastmilk or formula, it often results in more work for the mother since it represents a missed feeding on the breast. “In order to keep up supply, the mom would need to pump (to compensate for) that bottle feeding. I see many families choose a different way to bond with the baby until the baby is a little bit older and takes bottles more regularly.”

The first milk a mom produces is called colostrum, which is typically thicker than later breastmilk and is rich in antibodies. It takes from two to five days for the colostrum to transition into mature milk. When that takes place, the baby should be gaining about an ounce a day, Deshaies says.

But each family needs to find the practices that work best for them, in their unique circumstances. Rinaldo says when she went back to work, she would pump her milk so her husband, Joe, could bottle feed their son and now, Ava. At night, Rinaldo nurses while her husband sleeps: “He wakes up early for work. Two sleep-deprived parents do not work in this household.”

As far as milk production goes, the more milk you get out of your breasts, the more you’re going to make. Deshaies says a mother should be nursing on average eight to 12 times within 24 hours.

When both are home during the day, Rinaldo says Joe will grab her water bottles and burp cloths. But he also does what’s most helpful of all: “Take care of our 3-year-old.”

“And that’s with a baby that’s not only latching but also transferring milk effectively. When those things are happening, then most of the time babies are getting what they need.” If the baby’s needs are not being met, talk to an IBCLC, doula or doctor.

Nursing Positions Learning different positions and proper latch is essential to ensure the transfer of milk and proper swallowing—as well as to prevent or minimize nipple soreness, says Goldman. Some moms and babies favor one position, but switching among a few draws the milk out of different glands in the breast.

Be Gentle With Yourself “When moms educate themselves about the ‘mechanics’ of breastfeeding, they understand that there is not a reason to feel guilty, and that it is not ‘their fault’ if breastfeeding is difficult or a decision is made to stop,” Goldman says. Several factors may contribute to decreased milk production including a difficult labor, a cesarean, medications, the mother’s age, how strong the baby’s suck reflex is, the mother’s apprehensions concerning breastfeeding versus formula, the amount of encouragement and support the mom receives, or anxiety about pumping and returning to work.

“There can be lots of guilt and shame about both having breastfeeding challenges and choosing not to breastfeed for personal reasons,” Deshaies says. “I work with many families that wish they could nurse or make more milk, but for many reasons cannot. “Breastfeeding and/or exclusive pumping does not work for everyone and, in the end, any amount of breastmilk a baby drinks is valuable.” Tami Scott is an award-winning writer who lives in Liverpool.

Local Resources Doulas of CNY Christine Goldman, owner doulasofcny.com (315) 559-3265 cnydoulas@gmail.com Syracuse Lactation Jen Deshaies, owner syracuselactation.com (315) 263-7558 jen@syracuselactation.com Inclusicare provider for the LBGTQIA community. Healthy Families Onondaga County Health Department onhealthyfamilies.com (315) 435-2000 Best Beginnings Childbirth and New Family Classes http://www.upstate.edu/birthcenter/ best-beginnings.php For class registration, call: (315) 464-2756. Questions, call (315) 492-5153 ChildBirthEd@Upstate.edu Upstate University Hospital Breastfeeding (Lactation) Medicine Program upstate.edu/breastcenter/breast-care/ lactation.php (315) 464-2192

Online resources • Kellymom.com • Infantrisk.com • Lactmed.com • fitpregnancy.com/baby/breastfeeding/ breastfeeding-trouble-signs-there-mightbe-a-problem-with-your-babys-latch • Postpartumprogress.com • Breastfeedingmadesimple.com • Postpartum.net • Uppitysciencechick.com • postpartumny.org FAMILY TIMES AUGUST 2018

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A local photographer captures once-in-alifetime images for parents | BY SISTINA GIORDANO

ennifer Phillips is an unusual photographer. She started a business that grew out of a hobby of taking pictures. That’s not such an unfamiliar story. It’s her Always Love Project that has given her a place in the hearts of local parents, ones who have endured the death of a child.

Always Love, a nonprofit organization, gives those parents photos to remember their children by, and it’s a pursuit that requires an especially deft touch with a camera and with people. Phillips has gone through many transformations in her life. In addition to Always Love, she has a business now called Root and Wander Photography (formerly Jennifer Wolsey Photography). The Cazenovia mother of three children—Olivia, age 13, Madeline, 20, and Alex, 25—is engaged to be married, and she recently talked with Sistina Giordano about the changes she’s gone through. (This interview has been edited and condensed.) How did your photography business get started? Like eight years ago. I did it just as a hobby with my own kids and my friends’ kids. And then it started building into a little bit of a business. And then it became a necessity. I wasn’t charging anybody and I felt bad taking people’s money but I’d take $50 here and there. People would insist on paying me. I had never taken any photography classes ever. I have one camera and one lens. How did you discover your love of photography? I was seeing a therapist actually, and I was at a point in my life when I had a really hard time trying to express myself. She started teaching me to use the camera as a tool to experience emotion without being attached to it. I was able to use the camera as a shield in the beginning. As a stay-at-home mom, was there ever a time that you wanted to do more and be more than that? I should probably say yes, but I really didn’t. From the time I was very little, I wanted to be a mom. That was all I wanted. I started at 21 and I just loved being home. But I also didn’t go to college, and even though I knew that I was good at taking care of people, I didn’t really feel like I had a skill. How did your photography business evolve? I was a stay-at-home mom and that was still my extra thing that I did as money on the side. And when my ex-husband left, it became the only means we had in the beginning to be financially responsible. I sat in that living room after he left. I had no food. They shut off our power, our heat and it was just me and my three kids, and I had negative 32 dollars in the bank. And that’s how we were left. And it’s still overwhelming. I did mini-photo sessions to pay for a divorce.

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Something you love turns into a financial necessity— what was that like? I was terrified but I’m really lucky because I have so much support. I never worked in the work force, ever. I went right from high school to having kids, so I had nothing to fall back on. And I really, really didn’t want to leave Olivia, my young-

Jennifer Phillips (top) is a Cazenovia-based photographer. Avery, Demi and baby Kai (left) are the children of Jack and Andrea Mugaya.

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est. She was 10 and we had been through so much. We moved, we lost our home, and it was a lot and I didn’t want her to come home to nobody after school. I knew I could work the hours around this and that’s the same time that the Always Love Project came out of nowhere. You say Always Love came out of nowhere—but really it came out of somewhere. How did it evolve? I had a really good friend who was a child life specialist at Golisano Children’s Hospital. She would ask me a couple times if I would be interested in taking photos of moms who come in and who have lost babies. And I said absolutely not. I was like, “That’s way too much emotion for me. I have no training and I’ve never been to the hospital except having my kids and leaving.”

called to do this work that I don’t feel like I’m in a good place to really do.” So how did you pull yourself together to be able to do it? I really feel like it’s what I’m supposed to do, and I just told myself to do it and take the next step and that I’ll be fine. And soon after, we kept going and we started a Gofundme page and we started our own nonprofit.

But she was this young girl—and I could relate to being a young mom. The mom just looked at me like any other mom. I could see the love between her and her baby, and it was so beautiful that it overshadowed the situation we were in. Before I had my daughter Madeline, I had a miscarriage. At that time, they just gave you a little Polaroid out of an instant camera. I just wanted it to be a different experience for this mom. We bathed the baby and put a pretty headband on her and wrapped her in a pink blanket I brought. I said, “This is your daughter and your beautiful baby.” It was life changing for me, and I wanted to do it again the next day. How soon after did you go back and take more photos for moms and families? They said at the hospital initially that they would use me twice a year. But I remember that the week my husband left us, I had four babies pass away that week and they called me in for all four. I remember thinking, “How can this be happening? I have no energy. I’m not sleeping, I’m not eating, I’m a disaster, and I’m getting

Eight years ago, your life was very different. Now as a single parent—even though you’re newly engaged—what has your life taught you? I have a tattoo that says “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” Life is going to keep on going, and I see it with these babies. Do you want to feel it? Do you want to experience it? Do you want to be part of it? I could get a job that would let me punch in and punch out, but finding something that you’re passionate about will keep you going. What advice do you have for parents reading this?

One day my friend called and said that there was a young mom, 19, and she had no family, and she was going to lose her baby. My friend asked if I would come up to the hospital and take some photos. I said I would go. I got up to the hospital and we were all waiting in the waiting room for four hours. I was with the doctors and the case workers, and they’re all waiting for me to do my thing. Finally, the baby was born and we all went into the room, and I stood up and I said, “You guys, I have a confession to make: I’ve never done this before.”

cameras make things great. And constantly you see people that are charging less. And I worry about my skill level. But I always come from a place of love and keeping that part going is super important to me.

You have to listen to something inside of you. Our soul is always talking to us. Our gut is always talking to us and we’re programmed to ignore that. We’re programmed from the time that we’re little to override what our bodies and souls are telling us. If you can listen to that, especially in your darkest time, that’s when it’s talking to you the loudest. Where do you see yourself going? What did photographing babies who have passed teach you? The most powerful part of it is that I meet these babies that the world will never know. For the most part, the grandparents aren’t there and the siblings aren’t there. To be able to hold a baby that the world is never going to know is so powerful. I feel selfish because it’s such an honor for me. And I’m amazed every time by the parents. Where do you stand with Always Love? I would give up my photography business in a heartbeat to do this work every day, but I’m only able to afford to work with just a handful of families. And now it’s branched out to become maternity photos, and then a delivery and the birth and death of that child. And outside of those sessions, I will go back and capture the new life after their first loss. Now your business is thriving and you’re expanding. What’s happening with Root and Wander? It’s still day to day. Financially, it’s scary: Even though it’s growing, it’s scary. There are so many people who see what I’m doing and think “I can do that!” And digital

I love doing photography and I love the happy times from families, but I still feel like the money from that propels me to do the Always Love Project. If I could I would do that all the time. That’s my goal, to do that work every day. Do you feel better today? I provide for myself and I’m very proud of that. It’s scary when I think about the future because it’s not like I get a paycheck every Friday, so if I don’t plan right then I could be stuck. And that can be stressful. But I’m doing it. What brought me to photography in the first place was the fear of going into my shell. But life is just so much more beautiful when you just show up regardless. Just show up and you’re going to be fine. Sistina Giordano is co-host of Bridge Street on WSYRChannel 9. She was born and raised in Sault Ste Marie in Ontario, Canada, and now makes her home in Central New York, with her daughter and son.

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FRIDAY, JULY 27 Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.6 p.m.; through July 29. More than 160 artists, entertainers and craftspeople make their mark on Columbus Circle in Syracuse. (315) 422-8284. downtownsyracuse.com.

Stage of Nations EcoFest. 6-10 p.m.; also July

28. Native American music, dance and crafts. Also sustainability exhibits highlight eco-friendly practices and products. Hanover Square, Syracuse. Free. bluerainecofest.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Syracuse New Times and Family Times Street Painting. 8 a.m.-3

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Everson Family Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See the – Henry David Thoreau

Lego design display, observe ceramics being fired, or check out a Lego demonstration. Admission to the galleries and activities are free. Everson MuseA portion shirt sale will go to um ofof each Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free. (315) Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association Actual Size of Artwork: 474-6064. everson.org. Front - LC: 4“ wide – Henry David Thoreau

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p.m. Part of the weekend-long jazz festival, the Scholastic Fest focuses on young local jazz musicians, with the Stan Colella Parks & Recreation All-Stars (noon) and the Katz Pajamaz Big Band (1 p.m.). Clinton Square, Syracuse. Free. (315) 479-5299. nejazzwinefest.org.

Harry Potter Birthday Celebration. 2:30-4

Be the Scientist. Noon-4 p.m. Explore the activ-

First Steps. 9:30-10 a.m. Children who are good

ities of a marine biologist. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/seniors and ages 2-11. (315) 425-9068.

walkers, up to age 3, can with a caregiver take part in a program with music, movement, crafts and more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Stage of Nations EcoFest. Noon-10 p.m. See

Baby Storytime. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Babies and

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The Little Mermaid. 12:30 p.m. In the Magic

Circle Children’s Theatre presentation, children in the audience can help the Little Mermaid get her voice back and win the Prince’s heart. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. $6. Reservations recommended: (315) 449-3823.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See July 27 listing.

MONDAY, JULY 30 Puppets with Pizazz. 6:30 p.m. Puppeteer Nancy Sander performs “Little Red Riding Hood,” a show for ages from pre-K on up. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. CLDandJ.org. (315) 4463578. Bongo Joe. 2-3 p.m. Participants can get hands-on with many types of percussion instruments and will learn to make their own shakers. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184.

p.m. Come in costume if you wish, and celebrate with crafts, cake and more. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-1940.

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caregivers can share rhymes, songs, stories and signs in this language-building program. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Fun for All Storytime. 11 a.m.-noon; also August 8 & 15. Children ages 3-7 can enjoy stories, interactive rhymes, songs and a craft. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org. Unicorn Party.

12:30 p.m. Children in pre-K-grade 5 can share stories, make crafts and have a snack on the party’s theme. Horn wearing is optional. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.

Tie Dye on the Lawn. 1-2:30 p.m. (Rain date:

August 2.) Bring a cotton item and use provided materials, equipment and dye to color it. Play clothes are recommended. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl. org.

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Chess for Kids. 1:30 p.m.;

Wednesdays, through August 22. Kids ages 6-14, whether brand-new to the game or beginning players, can learn the rules, opening moves and simple tactics from Anton Ninno. Four consecutive sessions. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: CLDandJ. org. (315) 446-3578.

Dinosaurs. 2-2:45 p.m. See a variety of fossils,

including a mammoth tooth, an oreodont skull, a triceratops tooth, and more. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. nopl.org.

Young Naturalists. 2 p.m.; also August 8 & 15.

Young people in grades 3-8 can play games and observe the local environment. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: CLDandJ. org. (315) 446-3578.

Life-Sized Game Day. 2-4 p.m. Stop in for a day of giant Pac-Man, checkers and Jenga. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. (315) 699-2032. nopl.org. Teen Anime Night. 6-8 p.m. Teens can watch

and discuss anime; cosplay is acceptable if costumes are deemed appropriate by library staff. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Musical Storytime in the Garden. 10:15-10:45 a.m.; also August 9, 16 & 23. Songs, stories, rhymes and movement for all ages in on the Dinosaur Garden Lawn (or in the Children’s Room if it rains). Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Summer of Science Social. 2-6 p.m. A video gaming truck, moon crater demos, interactive moon activities and more. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Outdoor activities are free. (315) 425-9068. Symphony of Magic. 2:30 p.m.

Magician David Moreland packs music, comedy, puppetry and more into this 45-minute show, followed by a 15-minute magic workshop. For kids entering pre-K-grade 5. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration requested: (315) 454-4524.

Community Playdate. 4:30-7 p.m.; also August

9 & 16. Child-led activities in the park, based on the Anji approach to early childhood education; wear messy clothes and bring a water bottle. Event may be cancelled if there is severe weather. Clay Central Park, 4821 Wetzel Road, Liverpool. Free. (315) 699-2032. nopl.org/playdate.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Craft Drop-In. 2-3 p.m. Make a duct tape

lanyard, a frog puppet, and more. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184.

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Shakespeare in the Park. 5:30 p.m.; through

Aug. 12. See a performance of William Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, a comedy featuring the scheming Sir John Falstaff. Shows feature actors in period costume. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Presented the Syracuse Shakespeare Festival. Thornden Park amphitheatre, entrances at Ostrom Avenue and Madison Street, South Beach Street, Ackerman Avenue, Syracuse. Donations. (315) 476-1835. ssitp.org.

Peter and the Starcatcher. 7 p.m.; through August 5. Redhouse theatrical students act in the origin story of Peter Pan, with characters from marauding pirates to unlikely heroes. Redhouse Arts Center, 400 S. Salina St., Syracuse. $5. Advance tickets: (315) 362-2785. theredhouse.org. Ukulele and Ice Cream Therapy. 7-8 p.m. Join a fun

sing-a-long with Salt City Ukulele. Bring a chair or blanket. Gannon’s Isle, 4800 McDonald Road, Syracuse. Concert free; charge for treats. saltcityukulele.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Upcycling. 10-11:30 a.m. Participants age 10 and up can learn how to make a supply holder from a tissue box and toilet paper rolls. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 4570310. Registration required: lpl.org.

Paper Making. 10 a.m.-noon. Children in pre-

school and up can make paper sheets or sculptures from recycled paper pulp. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

Toddlers’ Tango. 10:30-

11:30 a.m. Toddlers and preschool-aged children, accompanied by an adult, can take part in this music and movement class. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Registration required: (315) 454-4524.

Paws to Read. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; also August 11

& 18. Kids can read to a friendly dog from Paws Inc. of CNY. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Treasure Island. 11 a.m.

The Hampstead Stage Company presents the story of young Jim Hawkins as he is taken in by a crew of pirates searching for buried treasure; best for age 5 and up. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.

Syracuse Bavarian Oktoberfest. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; also August 5. Live music and more. Long Branch Park, Longbranch Road, Liverpool. Free admission. germanamericanscny.com. Sacred Heart Basilica Parish Festival.

Noon-7 p.m. Enjoy Polish food and live music, children’s games, raffles, an Elvis

impersonator, and more. Syracuse Academy of Science, corner of Lakeview and Park avenues, Syracuse. Free admission. (315) 422-2343.

The Little Mermaid. 12:30 p.m. See July 28 listing.

Sciencenter Showtime. 2 p.m.; Saturdays.

Weekly interactive experience has a different theme each week; this month topics include space research and the science of baking bread. Sciencenter. 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/general admission, ages 2-64; $7/seniors; free/under 2. (607) 272-0600. sciencenter.org.

Shakespeare in the Park. 5:30 p.m.; through August 12. See August 3 listing.

Peter and the Starcatcher. 7 p.m.; through

August 5. See August 3 listing.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Syracuse Bavarian Oktoberfest. Noon-7 p.m.

See August 4 listing.

Peter and the Starcatcher. 2 p.m. See August

3 listing.

Shakespeare in the Park. 2 p.m.; through August 12. See August 3 listing.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Monday Funday. Noon-1 p.m.; also August 13, 20 & 27. Children ages 5-10 can make a craft. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Gaming for Adults with Special Needs.

1:30-3 p.m. Adults with special needs can play Wii games and board games; caregivers must remain in the room. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

Multiple Moms Mingle. 6:30 p.m.

Monthly meeting of mothers and expectant mothers of multiples. Twin Trees Too, 1029 Milton Ave., Syracuse. For more details and to reserve if you wish to attend: multiplemomsmingle.com.

Bubble Pop Concert. 6:30

p.m. Dough “Bubbleman” Rougeux performs an interactive show with bubbles of all sizes, and familiar tunes with new lyrics; for prekindergartners and older. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Storytime & Book Bike in the Park. 10:15-

10:45 a.m.; also August 14 & 21. Kids and caregivers can walk from the library to Onondaga Lake Park, near the Wegmans playground. There they can enjoy stories and songs, and check out books and DVDs from the Book Bike. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl. org.

Maker Lab Day. 2 p.m. Kids of all ages can

explore the library’s maker lab kits. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. (15) 435-3519.

DIY Ice Cream Sundaes. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Students going into grades 6-12 can make ice cream and ice cream sundaes, and play games. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. Register: (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary. org. DIY Day. 2:30 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 can make spin drums. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326.

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an Australia-themed show that combines music, culture, puppetry and comedy. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Build. 1-3:30 p.m. Kids ages 5-14 can make their own creations with blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lego bricks and other materials. NOPL Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton. Free. (315) 676-7484. Summer STEAM Club. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Children ages 5-10 can learn through hands-on activities and experiments on the Dinosaur Garden lawn. Caregivers and siblings are welcome. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

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Game Day. 2-3 p.m. Kids ages 8-12 can enjoy life-size Jenga and Kerplunk, or play Operation, Twister and other games. NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane, North Syracuse. Free. (315) 458-6184. Video Game Truck. 2:30 p.m

Celebrate the end of summer reading by visiting Games on a Roll, the video game truck, and enjoying snacks. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 435-5326.

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The Bubbleman. 6-7 p.m. See and experience the science of bubbles with Doug Rougeux. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemoriallibrary.org.

Teen Geeks. 6-8 p.m.; also August 15. Teens can play board games in the first session of the month and video games in the second. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 Ukulele and Ice Cream Therapy. 7-8 p.m. Join a fun sing-a-long with Salt City Ukulele. Bring a chair or blanket. Big Dip, 216 N. Main St., North Syracuse. Concert free; charge for treats. saltcityukulele.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Toddler Dance Party. 10:30 a.m. Children age 18 months to 5 years, accompanied by caregivers, can dance, play musical instruments and enjoy bubbles. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578. Mythological Forest Escape Room.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids age 10 and up and families can join a team to unravel clues, solve puzzles and escape a forest filled with creatures and mythological lore. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. Registration required: lpl.org.

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Shakespeare in the Park. 5:30 p.m.; through August 12. See August 3 listing.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Breakfast Canoe Tour. 7:30 a.m. Go on a guided paddle around the lake in search of wildlife. Stop in the middle of the excursion for a campfire pancake breakfast. Beaver Lake Nature Center, East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $5/ adult; $3/child; $10 additional/canoe rental. $4/vehicle. Registration required: (315) 638-2519.

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Scottish Games & Celtic Festival. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. See pipes, drums, dance and athletic competitions. Shop for Celtic goods and food. Long Branch Park, Longbranch Road, Liverpool. Gate tickets: $10/adult; $7/seniors; $4/children; free/under 5. cnyscottishgames.org. Music with Donna B. 11 a.m. Donna Butter-

field’s show uses interactive storytelling, music and movement, with face painting afterward. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.

Towpath Day. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This festival

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19

Lego Robotics. 1:30-3:30 p.m.; also August 17.

See Ongoing Events

Learn to use computer programs to move Lego structures you build. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. Registration required: lpl.org.

Craft Time. 2 p.m. Kids in grades K-5 can craft with rocks, making necklaces, a game, and more. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. Registration required: CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 SAT Practice Exam. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Students entering grades 10-12 can take an official-length proctored practice exam. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Online registration required: fflib.org. (315) 637-6374.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

celebrates canal history with a series of narrated vignettes along a section of the canal. There’ll also be live music, demonstrations of old-fashioned crafts, and more. Camillus Erie Canal Park, 5750 DeVoe Road, Camillus. Free admission. (315) 391-7020. eriecanalcamillus.com.

Compassionate Cesarean. 6-7:30 p.m. Learn

the reasons for cesareans and how to create a family-centered cesarean, including recovery from cesarean. Presented by CNY Doula Connection. CNY Healing Arts, 195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse. Free. Registration recommended: (607) 483-8284.

Redhouse Rock Camp Performance. 6:30-8 p.m. Audience members of all ages can watch the culminating performance by camp participants ages 10-13. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. fflib.org. (315) 637-6374.

The Little Mermaid. 12:30 p.m. See July 28

Family Book Bingo. 6-7 p.m. The whole family can come play Bingo and win books for all ages. Salina Library, 100 Belmont St., Mattydale. Free. (315) 454-4524. salinalibrary.org.

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Shakespeare in the Park. 5:30 p.m.; through August 12. See August 3 listing.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Shakespeare in the Park. 2 p.m. See August 3 listing.

Star Party: Perseid Meteor Shower. 8:30-11 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to lie back and watch for meteors. Through a telescope, see the Milky Way galaxy and views of Saturn. (Backup date: Aug. 13.) Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9. (315) 6731350. Register: baltimorewoods.org.

Family Film Under the Stars. 7:30 p.m.

(pre-show activities); dusk (film). See the 1968 Walt Disney movie The Love Bug, about a magical car with mind of its own. Help paint a mural before the movie begins. Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse. Free. (315) 474-6064. everson.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17

Ithaca Physics Bus. 3-7 p.m. Kids from kindergarten to grade 5 will enjoy this mobile exhibition of upcycled appliances that showcase physics phenomena. Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville. Free. CLDandJ.org. (315) 446-3578.

Teen Overnight. 8 p.m.-8 a.m. Students entering grades 6-12 can play games, watch movies, eat pizza and more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Online registration and parent permission slip required: fflib.org. (315) 637-6374.

Shaving Cream Marbled Paper. 3:30-5 p.m.

Kids age 7 and up can use shaving cream and food coloring to make marbled paper. NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero. Free. Registration required: (315) 699-2032. nopl.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18

Homeschooling 101 for Parents. 7-8:30

p.m. Sample teas, eat tasty treats, and grab a net to catch a butterfly. For age 3 and up. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9. (315) 673-1350. Register: baltimorewoods.org.

p.m. Learn about filing New York state-approved individual home instruction plans. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 Floats and Coloring with Book Exchange.

1-2 p.m. Enjoy a cold float, color, and bring a book you’ve read to trade for one you haven’t; for the whole family. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org

Butterfly Tea Party. 10-11:30

Asian Elephant Extravaganza. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15

This celebration combines wildlife conservation education with the culture and heritage of the native countries of Asian elephants. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Admission: $8/adult; $5/senior; $4/ages 3-18; free/age 2 and under. (315) 435-8511.

Indoor Pool Party. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children

The Little Mermaid. 12:30 p.m. See July 28

from infants to age 6 can play in a kiddie pool/ball pit, make ocean-inspired crafts, and more. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

Games on a Roll. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Young people

ages 5-18 can play in the truck filled with video games. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. (315) 672-3661. maxwellmemorial library.org.

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Sensory Friendly Time. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Staff

turn down the noise, turn off flashing lights, and shut off air compressors so people with sensory processing challenges can enjoy the museum. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Museum admission: $5. (315) 425-9068.

New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 3. The fair features thousands of animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of rides and countless styles of deep fried food. Also see the works of New York artists and crafters. New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse. Admission: $10/general; free/age 12 and younger. $3/Thursdays. $1/August 22 & Sept. 3. Parking: $5. (800) 475FAIR. nysfair.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 3. See August 22 listing. Ukulele and Ice Cream Therapy. 7-8 p.m. Join a fun sing-a-long with Salt City Ukulele. Bring a chair or blanket. Village Deli, 325 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse. Concert free; charge for treats. saltcityukulele.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 3. See August 22 listing. Dogs to the Rescue Puppet Show. 10:30-

11:30 a.m. In this puppet show for the whole family (but especially for kids 3-9), dogs show residents of Smogtown how to turn their community into Greenville with healthy habits that can stop pollution. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. (315) 637-6374. fflib.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 3. See August 22 listing. Fishing Class. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kids of all ages can learn how to fish with Spider Rybaak. Live bait and lures will be used; bait and tackle are provided. Those over age 16 must have a valid New York state fishing license. Oneida Fish Hatchery, 3 Hatchery Road, off Route 49, Constantia. Free. srybaak@yahoo.com. Be the Scientist. Noon-4 p.m. Explore the

activities of a roboticist. Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). 500 S. Franklin St., Armory Square, Syracuse. Museum admission: $12/adults; $10/seniors and ages 2-11. (315) 425-9068.

The Little Mermaid. 12:30 p.m. See July 28 listing.

Ecological Detectives. 1-3 p.m. Bring the family

to search the woods for clues about plants, animals, fungi and more. Baltimore Woods Nature Center,

4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $9. (315) 6731350. Register: baltimorewoods.org.

to cooking to music. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 457-0310. lpl.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 3. See August 22 listing.

Tinkergarten Trial Class. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

Kids from 18 months to 8 years old can participate in outdoor, play-based learning activities. Shove Park, Slawson Drive, Camillus. Free. Registration required: tinkergarten.com/classes.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits);

through Sept. 3. See August 22 listing.

Drop in Crafts. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Make seasonal crafts with provided materials. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. (315) 4570310. lpl.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 3. See August 22 listing.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 3. See August 22 listing. Medieval Faire. 6-8 p.m. Members of the Barony

of Delftwood—in period costume—will demonstrate a variety of medieval activities, from crafts

New York State Fair. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (exhibits); through Sept. 3. See August 22 listing.

ONGOING EVENTS

Onondaga County Beaches. Through Aug. 12: Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, noon-6 p.m. Aug. 18 & 19: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton. $7/vehicle. (315) 435-5252 (Jamesville) or (315) 676-7366 (Oneida). onondagacountyparks.com. Canoeing & Kayaking. Through Sept. 4: Satur-

days & Sundays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Paddle around Beaver Lake searching for beaver lodges, turtles and herons. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $10/hour of rental. Admission: $4/vehicle. Call for current weather conditions: (315) 638-2519.

Summer Movie Express. Tuesdays & Wednes-

days, 10 a.m.; through Aug. 29. Regal Entertainment Group offers G- and PG-rated flicks at three area cinemas for $1 admission. Selections include Despicable Me 2, The Boss Baby, The Secret Life of Pets and more, changing each week. Regal Shoppingtown Mall 14, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt, (844) 462-7342, Ext. 474; Regal Destiny USA Stadium 19, Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, (844) 462-7342, Ext. 485; Regal Great Northern Mall 10, 4155 Route 31, Clay, (844) 462-7342, Ext. 472. regmovies.com.

Willow Bay Rentals. Through Sept. 3: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; no rentals after 4 p.m. Single kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and sit-in pedal boats. Willow Bay at Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool. $25-$45; hourly and daily rentals. (315) 247-5813. Horseback Riding. Through Sept. 2: daily except Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Highland Forest on an hour-long guided horseback ride. Highland Forest Park, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $35/hour. Reservations required: (315) 289-3775.

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