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The start of spring is the signal to get outside and play for so many cabin fever-ish families. Ahhhh! The fresh air, the open spaces, social interaction! But it’s not always a “walk in the park” for some moms.

This month, Jeannine Cintron reveals what those moms are really thinking at the playground. Can you relate?

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Mike Reilly: Teaching Students Skills for Real-Life Work Autism: An Often Misunderstood Diagnosis

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Good Sports: The Right College Coach Can Ease a Parent’s Mind

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Clip the Clippers!!

Last month, over 110 students and faculty members at Xaverian High School in nearby Bay Ridge participated in the first annual “Clip the Clippers” event. The Clippers, a nickname for Xaverian students, each shaved their heads or cut their hair to stand in solidarity with children fighting cancer. To date, Xaverian has raised over $75,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – an organization that leads the way in childhood cancer research and ensures that no family pays a bill while there because they believe that all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

A Xaverian student shaves his head in support of children fighting cancer.

In addition to raising money for St. Jude, female students were given the option to donate their hair to the Children with Hair Loss foundation. Sophomore Alyssa Beltran had this to say: “Although my neck is now a little cold, my heart was warmed by all the people who donated their time, energy, and even their tresses to raise money and awareness against childhood cancer.

As exciting and fun as it was, it’s important to remember the impact of an event like Clip the Clippers. There are patients out there, people just like us, who experience unimaginable struggles in their day-to-day life. To think that something as small as cutting your hair has the capacity to make a world of a difference to someone else, to create ripples of change in your community, and to reintroduce the conversation of cancer in a new and hopeful light, is truly inspiring - I’m so proud to be a part of that.” To support St. Jude’s Research Hospital, you can donate

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High Rock Challenge Are you gonna rock the competition?! The 2018 High Rock Challenge Adventure Race will take place on Saturday, April 28. Held in memory of NYPD Officer John Kelly, two-member teams must run together at all times and compete in mystery events located throughout the approximately 10k course along Staten Island’s Greenbelt trail system. Proceeds from the High Rock Challenge support the Greenbelt Conservancy.

Online registration will close on Thursday, April 26 at 10 am. Same day registration is available for later races. Link to the registration form and more info at sigreenbelt.org or at siparent.com. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with handing out refreshments and directing the runners, call 718-667-2165 ext. 311 or email volunteer@sigreenbelt.org.

Dine Out 4 Autism Eat, drink, and be merry knowing you’re contributing to a great cause when you Dine Out 4 Autism this month! In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, local restaurants have designated a portion of their April sales to directly benefit Eden II’s early childhood campaign.

Eden II provides programs and services for people living with autism on Staten Island, as well as Nassau and Suffolk Counties. At least 19

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St. Clare’s Lego Robot Champs Congratulations to St. Clare’s Lego Robotics Team, who recently defeated 60 other teams to become one of the two teams that will advance to the World FIRST LEGO League (FLL) competition in Detroit this month! The win comes after months of hard work on research, presentations, robotics building and programming to prepare.

Now the team needs a little help getting to Detroit this month in order to compete for the title of world champs. If you want to help them

out, you can donate to their Go Fund Me page at gofundme. com/trip-to-detroit-for-world-champions, or link directly at siparent.com. Good luck, boys!

Light It Up Blue Shine a light on autism Awareness! Monday, April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day and in honor of the day, the group Autism Speaks encourages the world to “Light It Up Blue” to spread awareness.

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everything you need to know about your community The initiative is supported globally, with such iconic landmarks as the Empire State Building, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Sydney Opera House glowing blue in past years. You can show your own support by wearing blue clothes or accessories, switching your outdoor lights to blue bulbs, or sharing your “LIUB” pictures on social media using the hashtag #LIUB. Visit siparent.com/liub to learn more

ways to go blue on April 2 and to learn how you can make a donation to this fantastic cause.

Math Skills for a Cause In celebration of “Pi Day” (March 14), students at Our Lady of Good Counsel School put their brainpower to use for a good cause last month, solving math problems to raise money for St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

Each student was sponsored to solve problems in a “funbook” supplied

by St. Jude’s for the third annual Pi Day St. Jude Math-a-Thon. The St. Jude Math-a-Thon, coordinated by parents and students nationwide, was developed for grades K–8, to get students excited about math while teaching the importance of helping others. Participating students register their schools and host the Math-a-Thon to raise funds that benefit the hospital, while having fun and improving their own math skills.

Express Bus Changes The MTA is working on a project that aims to speed up express bus service from Staten Island to Manhattan. Using data analysis and input from nearly 2,500 riders, the MTA has created a redesigned network offering commuters travel times that are similar to, or faster than, their trips today. The plan includes simplified service to Manhattan; more direct routes on Staten Island; fewer stops to speed up trips; expanded off-peak and weekend service to Manhattan; and streamlined routing to either Midtown or Downtown Manhattan. In addition, route numbers will be changed to a “SIM” (Staten Island to Manhattan) numbering scheme to maintain consistency with express bus service in other boroughs. The changes are set to begin taking effect this August.

Some riders, however, are concerned that their regular stops will be eliminated, thus making for a more difficult commute. According to the MTA, nearly 70 percent of riders will continue to use the same stop and the majority of others will not need to walk more than five minutes to reach their new stop. Link to siparent.com for more information

Island Mall and collected over 200 signatures from local residents in support of a petition to put pressure on the film industry to protect millions of kids here in Staten Island and worldwide from smoking imagery in movies.

“It’s time for Hollywood to stop glamorizing smoking in the movies kids see,” said Christian Spiegel, age 13, Reality Check youth advocate.

“Movies that contain smoking should have an “R” rating because smoking on screen kills in real life.” The Surgeon General has reported that there are direct correlations with the glamorization of tobacco use and youth initiation. According to the 2012 Surgeon General’s report, Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults, “The evidence is sufficient to conclude that there is a causal relationship between depictions of smoking in the movies and the initiation of smoking among young people.”

“Parents, teachers and our community are encouraged to send a message to the movie industry that celebrities enticing kids to smoke has got to stop,” said Kallie Spiegel, age 18, and Reality Check Youth Advocate. “Send an e-mail to the MPAA at ContactUs@mpaa.org.”

For more information about the harmful effects of tobacco marketing in movies, visit www.realitycheckofny.com or link directly at siparent.com.

P.S. 69 Foster Puppies Mrs. Miller’s fifth grade class at P.S. 69 really cares about animals. The students sought out to encourage others to adopt an animal or at least help in any way they can, so the class started an animal adoption club at school. They found litters that needed fostering through Furrever Friends Rescue. The students care for the puppies during the day and school colleagues foster them at night. They also created profiles for each puppy on Adopt a Pet and set up Amazon wish lists to help them get everything they need. Once the applicants and puppies have been matched with families, the students and teachers will throw a party for all of the families who adopted dogs and provide each family with a dog that has been socialized with children of all ages. Other schools have gotten involved as well: P.S. 52 donated supplies and I.S.72 is going to foster puppies too.

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You can also link to a page where you can share your own opinion with the MTA on the proposed changes.

Stop Smoking in Movies As a parent, do you feel uncomfortable with your children seeing films depicting people smoking? Last month, Reality Check of Tobacco-Free Staten Island held an educational event at the Staten

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Staten Island Parent’s winning streak continues in 2018!

Each year, the Parenting Media Association (PMA) recognizes and rewards editorial, design and general excellence in local and regional parenting publications with their Design & Editorial Awards.

This year, the winners were announced at the Annual Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, and we couldn’t be happier! Staten Island Parent (S.I. Parent) walked away with 6 awards:

• Gold Medal Award – Community & School News • Gold Medal Award – Best E-Newsletter • Silver Medal Award – Special Section Within a Publication: Holiday Guide • Bronze Medal Award – Personal Essay: You’re Stronger Than You Think,

Especially When Your Children Need You • Bronze Medal Award – Service Feature: High School, My School • Bronze Medal Award – Best Website

“Our awards recognize the best work done in our industry,” said PMA President Mary Cox. “Our member publications engage with families throughout the United States, Canada and Australia, be it through print, websites, email, social media and events. Our collective goal is to making parenting easier – after all, it’s the most important job in the world – and even more of a fun ride.”

Thank you for making S.I. Parent your resource for all your family’s needs—in print, online, through email, and via social media platforms. We are honored to be able to provide this important service to the Staten Island community.

“If you want to be successful, it’s just this simple. Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe in what you are doing.”

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Parenting Media Association (PMA) is as a national trade association of regional parenting media companies that produce high quality magazines/newspapers, companion websites, e-newsletters and local live parenting events targeted to growing families who are looking for ways to improve their lives. PMA has members all over the United States, Canada and Australia and the global reach extends to over 6 million readers per month.

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Teaching Students Skills for Real-Life Work

Did you know Staten Island has a DOE Cooperative Technical Education program for high school seniors and post graduates up to age 21?

I recently had the opportunity to visit to learn more about the District 79 program, which is located in the New York State Institute for Basic Research (IBR) building at 1050 Forest Hill Road. The program offers classes in Medical Billing & Coding, Building Maintenance and Carpentry.

Each program has a morning session from 8:30am to 11am and an afternoon session from 12pm to 2:30pm. Students attend either session that is compatible with their current school program.

MEDICAL BILLING & CODING (Teacher: Mrs. Cerrai)

Students will learn about different types of insurances, billing for single and multi-physician offices, understanding hospital, emergency room and outpatient services. They learn about proper vocabulary, medical billing tasks, confidentiality and other laws that apply to the field. The students are exposed to a work-based learning environment and have the opportunity to participate in an internship with South Shore Eye Care. At the completion of the program, students will have an opportunity to receive Professional Certifications from the American Medical Certification Association for Billing/Coding and Medical Administrative Assistant/Electronic Billing and OSHA.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE (Teacher: Mr. Territo)

This course provides students with the theoretical and hands-on experience necessary to perform entry building

maintenance and repair functions. Students will learn sheetrock installation, finishing and repair, floors and wall tile installation, painting, door and door lock installation and repairs and landscaping. Students have installed memorials on the IBR grounds and maintained them. During my visit, I observed the students maintaining the interior and exterior of the IBR facility as part of their course work. At the completion of the Building Maintenance program, students have the opportunity to receive an OSHA certification.

CARPENTRY (Teacher: Mr. Baiardi)

Students will learn basic carpentry skills for residential and commercial construction that are applicable in both new construction and renovation/restoration. Students will learn to read blueprints and the proper use of hand and power tools. They will be exposed to cabinetmaking and millwork, as well as green carpentry and residential building framing and finishing. At the completion of the program, students will have an opportunity to receive an OSHA certification.

The current carpentry students are working on several projects, including trash-housing structures to secure the trash bins and reduce the trash that blows across the IBR campus. This will help the resident families, who are participating in the research projects at IBR. Additionally, the Coop Carpentry students are collaborating with Staten Island Tech High School via the Guild of Staten Island Tech MakerSpace teacher, Charles Dazzo, to build worktables to replace desks currently being used by SI Tech students. Last but not least, the students are building benches that will be part of the Historic Richmond Town renovation project.

Mr. Dazzo hosts monthly meetings where he invites Trade Labor Union representatives to present information and opportunities to students and families. As you can see, this is an exciting opportunity for high school seniors and post graduates who are 17-21 years old.

Parents, principals, and guidance counselors play a pivotal role in letting students know about these opportunities in the 9th and 10th grades, so they can plan to incorporate it into their senior year schedule. The School of Cooperative Technical Education at the Institute for Basic Research, a NYC DOE Career and Technical High School Program, is a great way to expose students to real-life work opportunities as they consider their options moving on to college and/or a career.

If you are interested learning more about this program or want to know if your child’s high school already participates, please email the Coop Tech Guidance Counselor Mrs. Vitale-Mercado at RVitaleMercado@schools.nyc.gov or call (718) 290-8600 ext. 2110.

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talk to your kid about child abuse The conversation you need to have

Recently, the media has been filled with buzzwords and hashtags– from #TimesUp to #MeToo to #NeverAgain– it is very likely that your children (especially if they are school-aged) have heard some pretty upsetting things.

It’s just as likely that they have questions.

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While your initial instinct may be to shield them from any disturbing news, consider using the opportunity to engage in a meaningful exchange, one that will address their questions and alleviate their fears. Sounds reasonable on the outside, doesn’t it?

But once you are face-to-face with that wide-eyed innocence, it can be absolutely heartbreaking to think of shattering the protective bubble of a trustworthy, fairytale world you’ve so carefully crafted for them.

Time to face this parenting thing head on and do what you need to do to really keep them safe, because no matter what, the bottom line is: The Kids Come First. Always.

Make these difficult subjects a part of the bigger, ongoing conversation on safety. And start young, very young. If you are open with your communication, teaching them things like the names for body parts and letting them understand which are private, you will have an easier time discussing more specific issues. Allow children to care for their own bodies when washing and using the toilet so they don’t need to depend on adult involvement when they are out.

Teach young children the difference between types of “secrets.” Keeping a temporary secret so they don’t ruin a surprise birthday gift is OK, but permanent

secrets, like not telling parents about someone inappropriately touching them, is Never OK. Stories from testimonies against Larry Nassar left us shaking our heads. How did the parents not see the red flags? Some girls even tried to expose the abuse, but were not believed by their own parents. When your children want to talk to you, take them seriously, make the time, and pay attention to what they say and what they don’t say. Stay calm, and get all the facts.

Be sure they know they are not to blame.

Conversely, be careful not to overreact before having clear information. A Staten Island mom told me her kindergartener said she didn’t want to go to the school nurse anymore because she didn’t like it when the nurse touched her. Immediately, the mom’s reaction was one of fear. “What do you mean? Where did she touch you?” “I bumped my head at school and it hurt when she touched the bump,” was the reply.

It’s always best to flesh out the details before rushing to judgment.

According to the World Health Organization, children rarely disclose sexual abuse immediately after the event. Disclosure tends to be a process rather than a single episode and is often initiated following a physical complaint or a change in behavior.

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feature / national child abuse prevention month We are part of a society that teaches our children to be obedient and respectful, which can put them in an awkward position. Tell your children it’s OK to say no, and support them if they are uncomfortable with hugging or kissing people—even so-called “trusted” friends and relatives! You can allow them to wave, smile, give a High 5 or fist bump instead. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network cites an unbelievable statistic: 93% of children who have been sexually assaulted knew their perpetrator. 93%!

Children must know to trust their inner voice, and that they can always count on you as a protector of their safety. Again, the bottom line is always: The Kids Come First.

Signs of Possible Sexual Abuse The following may indicate sexual abuse and should not be ignored: • Unexplained pain, itching, redness, or bleeding in the genital area • Difficulty and/or pain when sitting or walking • Increased nightmares or bedwetting • Withdrawn behavior or appearing to be in a trance • Angry outbursts or sudden mood swings • Loss of appetite or difficulty swallowing • Anxiety or depression • Sudden, unexplained avoidance of certain people or places • Sexual knowledge, language, or behavior that is unusual for the child’s age

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Resources for more information and help: Child Welfare Information Gateway www.childwelfare.gov Live Chat between 10am-5pm 800.394.3366 between 9:30am-5:30pm To report abuse: 1.800.4AChild (1.800.422.4453)

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National Sexual Assault Hotline www.rainn.org 24/7 Live Chat • 800.656.HOPE Prevent Child Abuse New York www.preventchildabuseny.org 1.800.CHILDREN or 518.880.3592 National Child Abuse Hotline www.childhelp.org • 480.922.8212 New York State Office of Children & Family Services 800.342.3720 or 518.474.8740 www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cps National Center for Missing & Exploited Children www.missingkids.org 703.224.2150 • 24/7 Hotline: 800.THE.LOST

More resources can be found on www.siparent.com/child-domestic-abuse The Takeaway • Keep an open, calm, we-can-talk-about-anything attitude with your children so they will always be comfortable telling you what’s going on in their lives.

• Teach them to be independent so they don’t rely on other adults for personal caretaking.

• Listen carefully to be sure you have the facts correct.

• Never blame the child.

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an often-misunderstood diagnosis strengths, along with challenges, are all part of the spectrum Today autism touches almost all of our lives. People often relate with recognition such as “my brother’s-wife’s-cousin’s-son has autism” if no one in their immediate family has been diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). As time goes on and nearly 2% of the children being born in the U.S. are diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, each one of us will have more direct contact with people with autism.

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If you cannot immediately call to mind the strengths of those with autism, you probably don’t know enough about people on the spectrum. You may even harbor old, outdated stereotypes of non-functional children rocking in the corner. Today’s autism encompasses a much wider range of abilities and levels of functionality than the old stereotypes described. The autism community is comprised of as many personality types, talents, and interests as the rest of the world.

However, unless you know someone with autism fairly well, when you interact with them the autism usually shows first, and the individual is misunderstood before they have had a chance to demonstrate some of their many abilities, talents or good qualities.

People with autism are often quite bright;

some are able to recite amazing numbers of facts and details about specific topics. I hear it all the time from the parents I speak to about their children. Many people with autism are very creative and have a penchant for math, science, and technology. Temple Grandin, the most well recognized voice of the autism community, has said that “…if you love the laptop you have today, you better hope they don’t cure autism, or you won’t have another one!” Silicon Valley is reported to be teeming with individuals on the autism spectrum successfully creating the new technology the rest of us enjoy!

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It would be an oversight to end this discussion of the strengths of those with autism without discussing their incredible creativity, ability to think outside the box, and artistic talents. So many of history’s brightest and most highly recognized creators are thought to have been on the autism spectrum. This includes such historical greats as Albert Einstein, Thomas Jefferson, Sir Isaac Newton, Michelangelo, Mozart, Beethoven and Hans Christian Anderson. Also, contemporary creative masters Jim Henson, Bill Gates, and Tim Burton make the list*.

The bottom line is that when their functional difficulties can be mitigated or ignored, and their creative talent, stalwart focusing ability, and natural consistency can be nurtured or leveraged, the formula for appreciating the strengths of those with autism in today’s world is in place.

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the right college coach can ease a parent’s mind ​How much of a role should a sports coach play in a college athlete’s life?

Local sportswriter Joe LoVerde coached youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years.

He’s now joined by his son, Mike, a sandlot baseball player on the Island and a senior at Lyndon State College in Vermont, where he’s on the baseball team and majors in Electronic Journalism Arts.

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Your child is going away to college in the fall and will be playing a sport. It will be his or her first time living away from home.

No matter how independent your student athlete might think he or she is, parents naturally will have concerns.

How will your child — a young adult maybe, but still your child — handle his independence? Will she develop good study habits and time-management skills during her (hopefully only) four years in college, balancing studies and her team responsibilities? Will she do the necessary work plus keep her clothes clean, room tidy and maintain a healthy diet when you aren’t there to keep after her? Will she be on time for classes, including the early-morning ones. And then, of course, there are those parties.

These are natural concerns.

That’s where the right coach of your son or daughter’s college team can make all the difference in the world.

This is difficult to assess if you have no past experience with the school or coach.

But you can look for certain signals that will let you know whether or not that coach is looking after their players both on and off the playing field.

One of the college athletes in our household found out on the first day he reported to campus 500 miles away.

Unshaven after a week of vacation on the beach and wearing a cutoff shirt that bared a cross tattoo just below his shoulder, the coach laid into him big time — in full view of mom and dad.

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“This is how you make a first impression?” he scolded, his eyes bulging. “What if you meet the president of the college today? You look like a tough guy with your muscles showing and the beard.

That’s not how you make a first impression.”

Mom and dad were impressed. They were pretty sure the athlete was playing for a coach that could be counted on to be a surrogate parent.

Some coaches don’t want to have anything to do with the parents. They know the players, but are afraid if they have a relationship with the parents there will be expectations of special treatment.

That’s a shortsighted view for a coach to take. A coach doesn’t need to be every parent’s pal, but having a line of communication open with parents can be helpful. When your athlete reaches the college level, there really should be no expectation of playing time anyway.

What should you expect from your child’s college coach? That he or she will take an interest in your child’s academic performance and make sure the student-athlete is on track to succeed — although not to the point of trying to get professors to change grades to maintain an athlete’s eligibility. To have a tutoring plan in place for those who need it. That he is she will be there for your child if he or she happens to do something that has them in trouble.

One of the college coaches we’ve had had to step in and support two players when the vehicle they were driving after a night of partying crossed a dividing line and caused an accident, killing the driver of the other vehicle. The players were made to pay serious consequences for their indiscretion, but the coach was by their sides within an hour of the incident and stuck with them throughout, even after their parents arrived from out of state.

How will you know if the coach will go the extra mile for your child? Ask the players during your child’s visit if they have any stories about the coach.

Check the coach’s resume. Ask the athletic director, other coaches or former players, if possible.

Having a coach you can count on to set a good example for your child and be able to step in when needed can make being the parent of a college athlete living away from home a lot less nerve-wracking.

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Don’t ask; don’t offer. Teens today get more car rides than they did a generation ago. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1969, 48% students used active transportation (walking or biking) as their primary mode of travel. Today, that number is 13%.

As the weather gets nicer, let teens get themselves to and from activities that are nearby. Encourage your child to walk or ride their bike instead of relying on a car to get them there. If the distance or weather prevents walking or biking, set up carpools for those going in the same direction.

Make your own grab and go. Our kids’ generation relies too heavily on convenience packaging.

Once a week, encourage your teen to make grab and go items instead of buying single serving items. Fill multiple refillable water bottles and stick them in the refrigerator.

Make your own fruit cups for lunches and measure out your own individual serving snacks. Purchasing larger containers or buying in bulk saves on that extra packaging from becoming future garbage.

Teens are naturally oblivious to the resources around them. If the refrigerator is empty, their parents fill it.

When the garbage cans get full, we bring them to the curb and the garbage is taken away. At home, they have unlimited use of electricity and water. As our teens approach adulthood, now is the perfect time to get them involved in lowering their own ecological foot print. Consider these tips for making your teen aware of his or her use, or misuse of Mother Earth.

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The Green Teen Where Can They Cut Out the Waste?

Don’t watch it run down the drain. A visual is a great way to see how much water your teen is letting slip down the drain. To show your teen how much water she uses, close the drain the next time she showers.

According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, the average shower is between 8 and 9 minutes long. When calculating your teens shower time, include the time she lets the water run while it gets up to temperature. While you can change the faucets to affect the amount of water that flows out each second, it is up to the person showering to control the duration.

Unplug unnecessary cords. Let them see for themselves how much energy they are using. Teen’s love gadgets, so why not get them an electricity usage monitor, like a Kill-A-Watt (normally $20 to $50)? Plug in any device to get a reading of the kilowatt consumption of that device. Unplugging energy vampires such as computer printers and unused stereo systems can cut down on your electricity usage. Did you know the average cell phone takes approximately an hour to charge? Encourage your teen to charge their cell phones during the dinner hour instead of overnight.

No more last minute Lucy. As a parent of three teens, I dread the last minute and often Sunday night, runs to the store for supplies. While their teachers may have given them a week to get graph paper for chapter 6, your teen will often surprise you with that information the night before it’s due. The result is a last minute run to several stores that you may have already visited during the week. Ask your teen to look at his schedule for the upcoming week, determine what he needs and consolidate trips to the store. Not only will you save on gas, you will save yourself a lot of aggravation.

Is it really dirty? Many parents of teens wonder how their child produced two times the amount of laundry as the rest of the family. It’s simple. As they are choosing clothes for the day, the discarded outfit never makes it back on the hanger. In a quick attempt to clean the messy floor, teens gather the clothes and deposits them directly into the hamper. Combat this wasteful habit by having your teen do their own laundry. It is amazing how resourceful teens can be when it means less work for them.

Make a contest. Unlike our generation, our children have been aware of greener actions for a long time. Challenge your children to find more places to reduce waste for your family and make a game out of it. Give them a week to think about it and let everyone present their idea to the family. Take a vote and award a prize to the best idea. Start implementing it into your family’s routine right away.

Teens are naturally self-absorbed. An old joke asks, “How many teens does it take to change a light bulb?” The answer: Just one. She holds it up and the world revolves around her. Teach your teen that her choices affect the Earth she shares with the other 7 billion people who live here. Simple actions, when put into practice by many, can help the world keep revolving for all of us.

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make ahead breakfasts Mornings can be a tough time to maintain your supermom status when it comes to providing healthy meals. Rushing out the door when NO ONE, including the dog, is cooperating, is enough to make you want to hit the drive-thru. But with a little planning ahead, you can make breakfast easy-peasy lemon-squeezy in less time than it takes to say, “Do you want fries with that?”

maple, brown sugar and cinnamon overnight oats Note: This recipe can either be made in two larger mason jars, each holding two servings, or four smaller mason jars, each containing one single serving.

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats gluten-free 1 tsp vanilla 2 cup almond milk 3 tbsp brown sugar ¾ tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp pure maple syrup ¼ cup pecans coarsely chopped, toasted

Directions:

1. In four mason jars, place equal amounts of the oats, vanilla and milk in each. Stir to mix well.

2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and maple syrup. Pour a quarter of this mixture in each of the jars over the oats. Stir to combine.

3. Refrigerate jars for at least 2 hours or overnight.

4. Just before serving, toast pecans at 325 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Divide pecans and sprinkle in each jar.

5. Serve with additional cinnamon and maple syrup, if desired, and enjoy!

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slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole Ingredients

1 16-ounce package pork sausage 1 lb. bag frozen hash browns (diced or shredded) 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 12 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Brown and crumble the sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Once the sausage is fully cooked, remove from the skillet and place onto a plate covered with a paper towel. Place another paper towel on top and press to remove as much grease as possible.

2. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.

3. Layer the frozen hash browns, diced onion, bell peppers, cooked sausage, and cheddar cheese in the slow cooker.

4. In a medium size bowl, mix the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the slow cooker over the other ingredients.

5. Set to cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

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easy breakfast muffins with a hash brown crust Ingredients

For the hash brown crust: • 1 20-oz shredded hash browns • 1 egg • 1/3 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1 tsp dried parsley • 3 cloves minced garlic • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tbsp olive oil For the egg mixture: • 12 eggs • 1/2 cup milk • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese • 12 slices crispy bacon cut up into bite-size pieces • 3/4 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp pepper • 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Spray two 12-cup muffin tins with non-stick spray For the hash brown crust: 1. Mix entire bag of hash browns with egg, oil, cheese, salt, pepper, minced garlic, paprika, and parsley in large bowl until seasonings are combined.

2. Split hash brown mixture evenly among baking cups then pat it down with the back of a cup or other round container that fits into the muffin tins.

3. Bake hash brown crust in the preheated oven for 10-15 min or until slightly browned and crispy.

For egg mixture: 1. While crust is cooking, mix eggs, milk, cheese, salt, pepper, parsley, and bacon in a large bowl.

2. Once hash brown crust is slightly browned, split the egg mixture evenly on top of the hash browns in the muffin tins, filling to about 3/4 full.

3. Bake for another 10-15 min or until eggs are cooked.

4. Remove from oven and let cool.

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I LOVE the Park, I LOVE the Park, I LOVE the Park!

What Moms Are Really Thinking at the Playground I have a confession to make. I kinda hate going to the park with my kids.

Other parents seem to genuinely enjoy their trips to the park. The minute the weather warms up, I see “off to the park with the kids on this gorgeous day!” all over my Facebook and Instagram feeds. Friends tell me that they spent the

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entire day there and loved every second of it.

Now don’t get me wrong; that’s cool. If you truly like the park, then good on ya. I really wish I had whichever genetic indicator I need in my DNA to enable my experience at the park to be equally as enjoyable, but more power to you for having it.

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ut me? From the moment we arrive, I’m counting down the minutes ‘til it’s time to go. Just being honest!

And I’m willing to bet I’m not alone. In fact, the majority of you are already nodding your heads in agreement. Maybe even some of you “off to the park!” folks are secretly with me on this.

But here’s the thing: Going to the park is basically a parenting requirement. Like it or not, I HAVE to go. It doesn’t matter how I feel. Why? Because I’m a MOM, that’s why. When do I get a say in anything?

Below I will walk you through a typical afternoon at the park with my kids. If you find your own park experiences to be similar, then for the love of God, stop pretending it’s so much fun!

Shhhh… your kids won’t ever know. It’ll be our little secret! So anyway, a day at the park…..

Oh look, our kids are playing together. Awkward silence, awkward silence,

more awkward silence…. Ugh I can’t put off the obligatory small talk any longer. “So how old is she?… Oh, she’s adorable … Yes, they sure do grow up fast….” Yeesh.

Of all the kids in the park, of course

my kid decides to play with the hacky, rashy, booger-covered one who is definitely carrying some mutant strain of coxsackie and chicken pox, hereby known as poxsackie. Might as well round up the pediatrician and the pharmacy now.

How old do your kids need to be

in order to become the highly unaware, sittingon-a-bench-checking-her-phone-while-the-kidsplay-by-themselves mom?…..Maybe there is no minimum age, since I’m pretty sure baby poxsackie over there belongs to her– and he needs a baby wipe or ten to the face, ASAP.

Pleeeease baby, don’t climb up there. Look! There’s a little structure over there

that’s just the right size for you! Ok, I guess the tallest one it is. Just love being that psycho mom who literally climbs inside a jungle gym with her kid to keep him from plunging to his death.

And now you want to climb up that ginormous slide? By yourself? Oh, silly

me. Of course not by yourself. Mommy’s here!

Climbing the ladder right behind you! So let’s get this over with.

Swings! That’s a great idea! Standing in place definitely beats chasing these kids all over the park!

Twenty minutes of “standing in place” later: “Push higher, mommy! Higher!

earth does that mom who always just wears the little cross body pouch always have everything she needs? Are those things like tiny bag-shaped clown cars?

I will literally pay you in lollipops not to go anywhere near that sandbox.

HIGHERRRRRR!!!!”

It’s so freaking hot today. Would it kill them to plant a few more trees around here??

Time check: 2:30 p.m. Seriously??

We’ve only been here for 45 minutes?? HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE? Hasn’t it been at least three hours? So basically, time stands still at the park, but naptime is over before I can finish my coffee.

“Mommy I have to pee!” Come again? You have to PEE? Here? In that nasty, filthy bathroom over there??? Are you sure you can’t just hold it?? At least try for me? No???

Fine. But forget the poxsackie. You’re about to get something a lot worse.

Poxsackie’s mom has some really cute sunglasses on. Hmm… I wonder if

Ok, I’ve had enough. “Kids! Time to go! Yes, I know you want to stay but it’s time to go. Mommy is two monkey bars away from a nervous breakdown right now. No, NOT one more time on the slide…. Not the swing either!

LET’S GO! Oh, don’t you dare start crying. Shut those waterworks down, missy. Now where did your brother go?”

they’re cheap and just look expensive, or really expensive but look like they could potentially be cheap. Either way, I wonder where she got them.

Oh wait, where did my kids go?

When the heck did they turn on the sprinklers?? These kids aren’t wearing

bathing suits, not that it matters now. And there are some big kids in there playing way too roughly. Do I go grab my kid and get soaked, or stay dry and just leave her alone? Eh, she’ll be fine.

How bad could they be?

Not my best decision. Where’s that Band-Aid I had in my bag for the last year and a half? When did I lose it? Why do I never have a Band-Aid on me when I actually need it?? Well, on the bright side, she’ll probably be too upset about her boo-boo to want to stay here any longer.

Wrong. Do I not know my own kids?

Is that sunburn? Darn!

I forgot to put sunblock on them! I mean, it’s not like I’m at the beach or anything. I knew I should have brought my big diaper bag. There’s definitely some sunblock in there. And Band-Aids. And probably some bribery candy for when it’s time to leave, too. But who wants to lug a giant bag around the park?

You can’t climb up a slide wearing a giant diaper bag. And how on

What??THE ICE CREAM MAN IS HERE??”

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Let your virtual assistant help with parenting!

There are tens of millions of Alexa devices out there today, and every day people are amazed at how Alexa is becoming a part of their lives, but did you ever think she would even help make parenting just a little bit easier. For instance, did you know Alexa can play “judge” and settle a sibling dispute?

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From helping kids sleep, to getting them out the door in the morning – even printing a coloring page, here are some Alexa lifehacks that you might not have known: “Alexa, tell me a story”: Just ask Alexa to tell a story and she’ll read an original, kid-friendly, short story like Puppy Love, Batter Up, New Pet, and more.

Ask Alexa to settle a fight: Are your siblings having a disagreement? Just ask Alexa to “enable Kids Court” and she will be your impartial judge. In this skill, Alexa will ask the parties to explain the problem, ask follow-up questions to encourage kids to be truthful and friendly, then issue an impartial ruling based on their responses.

Let Alexa help your kids brush their teeth: Alexa can help make brushing their teeth a habit for kids. Enable The Tooth Fairy skill and Alexa will explain facts about dental care, give words of encouragement while your kids are brushing or flossing and play music to help them with timing.

Ask Alexa to play sleep sounds: Enable one of many ambient sounds skills for Alexa and make falling asleep easier for your kids. Just ask Alexa to play rain sounds, forest sounds, space sounds and much more.

Get out the door in the morning: Who hasn’t had trouble getting kids out the door for

school? Enable the Out the Door skill for Alexa, and she’ll turn your daily routine into an adventure, with missions like ‘get dressed,’ ‘brush your teeth,’ or ‘get your backpack.’

Ask Alexa to print a coloring page: Do the kids need something to do? If you have an HP printer at home, with the HP Printer skill, you can just ask Alexa to print pre-installed templates like a Crayola coloring page, a word search game, bingo cards, and more! Just say, “Alexa, enable HP printer,” and she’ll walk you through the steps to link your printer. Then, your kids can just say, “Alexa, ask my printer to print a Crayola coloring page.”

Get moving with music and exercise games: Enable the Music Bop to skill to get your kids moving and learning along with Alexa, or enable the Animal Workout skill – and Alexa will walk kids through various fun and funny workouts where they get to pretend to be all kinds of critters!

Drop in on the kids: With a pair of Echo devices, or using the Alexa app, Drop In for a live look at your nursery or kids. Just enable the Drop In feature on a pair of Echo Devices and ask, “Alexa, drop in on the nursery,” or “Alexa, drop in on the family room.” Alexa will start an instant audio or video call (on Echo Show and Echo Spot) to the device you’ve asked for. This is a great way for working moms and dads to check-in on the family,

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Ask Alexa to make a chore list: Alexa can help manage the family’s chore duties – try saying, “Alexa, make a chore list,” and Alexa will prompt you to start adding items. Need to add another task later? Just say, “Alexa, add vacuuming to my chore list,” and Alexa will update your list on the fly. This tip applies to all kinds of lists – just ask Alexa to start a shopping list, a to-do list, a packing list, and more.

Let Alexa be your family’s timekeeper: Need to put a limit on screen time? Alexa can help. Just say, “Alexa, start a twenty-minute TV timer,” and she’ll start counting. Kids can ask, “Alexa, how much time is left on my TV timer?” to keep track. This timer trick works for all kind of activities. One parent shares this time-keeping lifehack: use Alexa’s timers for room cleaning challenges. Say, “Alexa, set my room cleaning timer to ten minutes,” and see how much the kids can get done before Alexa says time is up.

Place a last-minute order for dinner: If you forgot it was your turn to make dinner, just ask Alexa to help. Alexa can place orders for meal delivery from services like GrubHub, Seamless and Amazon Restaurants. Just say, “Alexa, open GrubHub.” Or, if the kids have company over, just ask Alexa to place an order from Pizza Hut or Domino’s!

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Divorce, Family Court, Child Custody, Spousal & Child Support, Domestic Violence, Adoptions, Name Changes, Annulments, Separation Agreements.

Free Initial Consultation for Divorce Actions. 24 Hour Phone Service.

Anxiety, depression and relationship issues can range from restricting to debilitating. If you are eager to free yourself from long-standing unhelpful behaviors, then psychotherapy can help you find the answerers you seek and the tools you need to promote growth and change in your life. As a mental health counselor, my initial goal is to provide you with confidential and personalized therapy to begin your journey to emotional well-being. My office is private and personal. In my therapeutic work, I incorporate the many facets of my professional career which have included positions in educational and clinical sectors. In working with you, I will draw o these diverse experiences in order to provide you with a culturally sensitive treatment plan.

Attorney at Law 1200 South Ave, Ste 201 • SI, NY 718.720.1000 • www.krichardspc.com

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Child Accident Attorney 2555 Richmond Avenue, Ste 2 718.966.0877 • Jesse@JDELaw.nyc • JDELAW.NYC When the Unthinkable Happens...Think of Us. At JDE Law Firm, I represent people and businesses. Whether you are suing or being sued I will fight for what’s most important to you by vigorously defending your rights.

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My areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Couples Counseling, Self-Esteem, Stress Reduction and Management

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Let me help you (and your family members) to express and process your pain, fears and questions about your grief starting with a Complimentary Telephone Support Consultation. We offer: Bereavement Specialist For Individuals, Groups, Adults and Children; Play & Art Therapy; Grief & Loss Issues; Depression.

Evaluation & treatment of pediatric speech & language, fine & gross motor delays & disorders; Department of Education CPSE & CSE Tertiary Designation; Most Insurance Accepted. Homecare & School Services Offered.

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orthodontics Salvatore R. Indelicato, D.M.D. Specialist in Orthodontics 444 Huguenot Avenue • SI, NY 10312 718.967.5213 www.bracesbydrindelicato.com

Dr. Indelicato and his team will work with you individually to create a treatment plan catered to meet your needs. We offer gentle, personal, quality care for children & adults. Member American Association of Orthodontists.

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Intellectual Gift, Inc. is a multilingual early intervention agency. Our highly experienced clinicians perform multi-disciplinary evaluations and homecare services for children ages 0-3. Services Offered: Core & Supplemental Evaluations, Speech Pathology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Instruction, Family Counseling, ABA Service. We hire OT, PT, SLP,SI,COTA (bilingual Spanish,Russian,Albanian a plus) Please fax your resume to 718524-7995

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speech pathology claire guttsman m.a., c.c.c. - slp 1076 Forest Avenue (Corner of Manor Road) 718.447.5501

Nationally certified professional providing quality evaluations and treatment of adults and children for over 40 years. Additional services available: public speaking classes, accent reduction, corporate speech pathology and lecturing.

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718.259.4001 1829 Richmond Rd • SI, NY 10306 3099 Coney Island Ave • Bklyn, NY 11235 www.slpmd.com We are highly trained team of professionals that evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with communication disabilities, such as articulation disorders, phonological awareness, apraxia, dysarthria, feeding issues, traumatic brain injury, speech issues from hearing loss, auditory processing disorders, receptive/expressive delays, impaired language, voice disorders, jaw instability, stuttering/ cluttering and lisps. If your child is experiencing issues with fluency (stuttering & cluttering), articulation, apraxia (motor planning for sound), oral-motor weakness, feeding or swallowing issues or receptive and expressive language delays, our certified speech language pathologists can work with your child to address and improve these issues using ASHA-standards.

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Empowering Kids Despite significant strides in recent years, women today earn twenty-one percent less than men according to a March 8, 2017, report

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Women also continue to be underrepresented in the boardroom, top executive positions, and the fast-growing fields of technology according to many sources.

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tudies have shown part of the reason this inequality persists is that when girls reach early adolescence their self-esteem drops significantly. During this stage, girls become more focused on their appearance and how boys will perceive them. This often inhibits them from competing with or in front of boys. As a result, girls fail to develop the know-how and the confidence necessary for competing later in the job market.

Another reason women are underrepresented and earn less is that in spite of changes in recent generations, girls are still subject to stereotypes concerning marriage, raising children, and certain occupations. Such stereotypes steer girls, often unintentionally, into traditional paths and roles regardless of their interests and abilities.

For these reasons, Take Our Daughters to Work Day was created in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation. The purpose was to help girls realize the importance of their abilities and to reach their full potential.

In 2003, the observation was officially changed to Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, to be inclusive of all kids. Now, kids have the opportunity to experience the workforce one day each year, helping them to envision what tomorrow has to offer.

On April 26, 2018, be a part of this nationwide event

On Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, get your child off to a good start by having your child dress accordingly and arriving on time. Avoid having your child just observe, and have some work and tasks set aside to keep your child busy throughout the day. Also, try some of the following: • Have your kid keep a journal throughout the day, describing different aspects of the occupation your child likes and dislikes and why.

• Ask your daughter or son to compose questions about the occupation and interview coworkers. Questions might include the pros and cons of the job, why coworkers chose the occupation, and what their day entails. If your child is shy or opposed to the idea, don’t force it. You want your child to leave with positive feelings about the day.

• Describe to your child hypothetical problems or situations that might arise in your job, and ask your child for ideas and solutions.

• Help your child write a letter and an occupational questionnaire. Then have your child prepare them for mailing to businesses and professionals in occupations of interest. Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope for a response, and take them to the post office at the end of the day.

• Give your son or daughter a camera, a Polaroid if possible, to take photos throughout the day. Then have your child compile a Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day scrapbook. Your child can include descriptions of each photo and what your child learned or discovered.

• Visit yourfreecareertest.com where kids can do a free online survey to discover what careers fit your child’s personality and interests. Then your child can go to kids. usa.gov/teens/jobs/ for career information designed just for young teens.

• Help your child create a career folder and design forms to track school classes, grades, career interests and experiences, honors and awards, and other relevant information for preparing for a secondary education or joining the workforce.

Alternatives for taking kids to work

Not all kids will have the opportunity to participate in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Talk with family and friends and mention they can volunteer to take a child to work who otherwise won’t have the opportunity.

If you’re unable to take your child to work, volunteer to assist a teacher, help with a political campaign, or other community service project in which your child can still have the experience.

Give your child alternative opportunities if your child has interest in a particular occupation. If you know someone in the field, ask if your child can go to work with them. Or ask a nearby company what it’s planning for the day and how your child can participate.

By Kimberly Blaker, a lifestyle and parenting freelance writer. www.theyounggma.com

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How to Make a Brilliant Barometer This barometer is easy to make—you just stretch a piece of rubber cut from a balloon over the opening of a glass jar. As atmospheric pressure increases, it pushes the balloon down against the air trapped inside, and as the pressure goes down, the rubber relaxes. Tape a straw to the rubber and watch it rise and fall as the pressure changes.

1. Cut the neck off the balloon and throw it away immediately. This will make it possible to stretch the piece of rubber over the jar’s opening. There’s no need to blow up the balloon.

2. Stretch the rubber over the top of the jar, trapping the air inside. Pull the rubber tight, to get rid of any creases.

3. Secure the rubber in place with a rubber band. No air should be able to escape from the jar.

4. Cut a short piece of tape and stick it to the end of the straw. Now place the end of the straw across the middle of the rubber and attach it firmly.

5. To make the scale, neatly fold the piece of colored card stock in half lengthwise.

6. Using a ruler, draw lines ½ in (1cm) apart across one side of the folded card stock.

7. Leave the barometer somewhere where the temperature doesn’t change much, away from windows or heaters. If the air in the jar warms up or cools down, it expands or shrinks, which will affect your results. Record the barometer’s readings daily. Soon you’ll be making your own weather forecasts.

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Sunday, April 1

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Spring Nature Hike Allison Pond Park Prospect Ave., N Randall Ave. and Brentwood Ave 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • All ages

Monday, April 2

Christopher’s Reason Recovery Center 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Fox Fables Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • Ages 2-7

Tuesday, April 3

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3

Pinocchio Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 2pm • Free • Ages 3+

Cool School Holiday SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 10am • Free • All ages

La Leche League Daytime Meeting Rossville Call for location details 718-727-1265 10:30am • Free • All ages

Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-24

Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble

Free Homework Help: math & Reading Tuesdays

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Kids Week: Developing an Eye for Nature Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • All ages Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 1pm • Free • Ages 3+ Spring Break Week: Fire Power by Flowers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Bunny Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Designing a Dream City Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group

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Alcohol Awareness Month National Child Abuse Prevention Month National Poetry Month School Library Month

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April Fool’s Day - April 1 Easter - April 1 Autism Awareness D ​ ay - April 2 National Pet Day - April 11 Earth Day - April 22 Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day - April 26 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Kids Week: Living with White-tailed Deer Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-967-3542 11am • Free • Ages 5+ Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 1pm • Free • Ages 3+

New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Pre-k-8th grade Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

FROG Watch USA Monitoring Session: Calling all Citizen Scientists!

Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 7pm • Free • Ages 8+ NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages Labor and Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 7:30pm • Free • All ages Family Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, April 4

Nature by Design Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10:30am • Free • Ages 6-10 Family Storytime: Spanish Read Aloud – Cuentos y Cantos South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • All ages

Kids Free at the Staten Island Museum!

Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • Free • All ages Imagination Studio: Printmaking Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Kids Week: Coastal Ecology Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier Seaview Ave and Fr. Capodanno Blvd 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • All ages

Minecraft STEM Class New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 6+

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 1pm • Free • Ages 3+

DJ Dance Party 2 Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4pm • Free • All ages

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Spring Into Stories South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Coloring Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages

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Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime: Stay & Play Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, April 5

718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Baby/Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Tree Tots: Learning about Nature Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Peepers: Learning about Nature Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Kids Free at the Staten Island Museum!

Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • Free • All ages

Imagination Studio: Printmaking Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace

Kids Week: Sensory Perception Hike Bloomingdale Park Ramona & Lenevar Avenue 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • All ages Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 1pm • Free • Ages 3+

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July 21 • 12-3 pm

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Niles French • niles@siedc.org Free Funded by the New York City DOT (Department of Transportation) and Councilman Steven Matteo, the Weekend Walks program offers New Yorkers a unique opportunity to enjoy public spaces through exciting activities and programming that highlights local businesses. Enjoy a bouncy house, rides, live music, arts/ crafts and more!

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Imagination Station New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Movie Night: The Sound of Music (1965) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, April 6

Sensory Storytime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Apollo 8 Space & Storytime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Kids Week Staten Island: Archery Willowbrook Park Archery Range Richmond Ave., Victory Blvd., Ashworth Ave., and Forest Hill Rd. 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • Ages 8+ Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 1pm • Free • Ages 3+

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Spring Break Week: Jewelry Making Workshop Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 2:30pm • $5 • Ages 12+

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Sensory Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • All ages

The Glow Show Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3pm • Free • Ages 5+

Kids Free at the Staten Island Museum!

Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • Free • All ages

Game Day! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages

Spring Break Workshop: Make Your Own Paint Day Pinhole Camera SI Children’s Museum Alice Austen House Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 2 Hylan Blvd.

718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 718-816-4506 11am • $5 • All ages

CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

Imagination Studio: Printmaking Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Family Literacy Workshop New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • All ages Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-4 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Toddlers

Chess Club South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ No Shush Shabbat Service Temple Israel 315 Forest Ave 718-727-2231 6pm • Free • 4+

Saturday, April 7

All About Archery Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • Ages 10-17

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 9am • Free • All ages Build a Window Birdhouse Home Depot - Targee

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 15 12-4PM 6736 Hylan Boulevard

Club Directors will be on hand to provide membership information and answer any questions. Applications available. ($40 application fee applies)

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545 Targee Street 718-818-9334 9am • Free • All ages Build a Window Birdhouse Home Depot- Forest Avenue 2501 Forest Avenue 718-273-5069 9am • Free • All ages

718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Step Into Spring Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • Ages 6+

Flowering Tree and Shrub Walk Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 1pm • $10 • All ages

Deer Expert Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd.

718-816-4506 5pm • free w/ admission • All ages

Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Pre-k-8th grade

Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Build a Window Birdhouse Home Depot- South 2750 Veterans Road 718-984-4690 9am • Free • All ages

Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Pre-k-8th grade

DEP Rain Barrel Giveaway Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 9am • Free • All ages

Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Labor and Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 10:30am • Free • All ages

Social Saturdays Person Centered Care Services 150 Granite Avenue 718-370-1088 ext 271 12pm • Free • 18+

Kids Free at the Staten Island Museum!

Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • Free • All ages

NYC BBQ Cookoff 2018 Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 12pm • $15 adults/$8 children All ages

Kids Free at the Staten Island Museum!

Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • Free • All ages

The Giving Tree Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue

Clay Date South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 12pm • Free • All ages Hop Into Spring St. John’s University 300 Howard Ave 718-390-4500 12pm • • All ages

The Glow Show Friday, April 6 • 3pm Free event Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 nypl.org Discover amazing things that glow bright in the dark and come to light! Probe the properties of light and explore some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology! Use your Glowing Changes Card™ to make glowing surprises! For ages 5 and up.

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Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation Conference House Museum 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 12pm • Free • All ages Imagination Studio: Printmaking Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Local History: Stories Behind the Street Names Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • Ages 12+ Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 1pm • Free • Ages 3+

Sunday, April 8

Trail of the Month Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • All ages Animal of the Month Club: Northern Gannet Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier Seaview Avenue and Father Capodanno Boulevard 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Imagination Studio: Printmaking Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Newt and Salamander Monitoring in High Rock Park High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 2pm • Free • Ages 8+ Fort Tour and History Walk Fort Wadsworth 210 New York Avenue 718-354-4606 2:30pm • Free • Call for details Richmond County Orchestra: At the Movies Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 3pm • $15adults/Free for kids & students • All ages Wildlife Salon with Sergeant Ghanim Khalil, Urban Park Ranger and

Monday, April 9

Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 The Art of Making Beats Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Designing a Dream City Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 “Into the Wild” Stories & Crafts New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Person Centered Care Services Information Sessions Person Centered Care Services 150 Granite Avenue 718-370-1088 ext 271 5pm • Free • All ages Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+ Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Center 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, April 10

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

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Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Playtime West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 0-5 Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Free Homework Help: math & Reading Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Pre-k-8th grade Family Storytime: Read Aloud and Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Teen Study Hall Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4pm • Free • Teens

DJ Dance Party 2 Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Poetic Decathalon!

West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Avenue 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages Addiction Angel Presents “Scared Straight” Saint Peter’s Boys Gymnasium 200 Henderson Ave. 646-404-0637 7pm • Free • Ages 12+

Build a Window Birdhouse Saturday, April 7 • 9am-12pm Free event Home Depot All Staten Island locations 545 Targee St • 718-818-9334 2501 Forest Ave • 718-273-5069 2750 Veterans Rd • 718-984-4690 homedepot.com Encourage a love for nature and ornithology in our hands-on workshop. Once your birdhouse is built, decorate it with paint and stickers.

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Labor and Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 7:30pm • Free • All ages Family Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30pm • Free • All ages

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Family Storytime: Spanish Read Aloud – Cuentos y Cantos South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • All ages Story Time For All Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413

11:30am • Free • All ages

Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Teen Tech Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue Family Art Explorers!

718-668-0413 Port Richmond Library 3:30pm • Free • Teens 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Teddy & Me Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane Coloring Time 718-351-2977 South Beach Library 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road Picture Book Time 718-816-5834 New Dorp Library 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages Teen Study Hall Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane Pinocchio 718-984-6670 Tottenville Library 4pm • Free • Teens 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Family Movie Night: The Wizard of Oz (1939) South Beach Library Evening Group Hike 21-25 Robin Road Greenbelt Nature Center 718-816-5834 700 Rockland Avenue 4:30pm • Free • All ages 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages Chew and Chat: The 57 Bus:A True Story of Two Teenagers Thursday, April 12 and the Crime That Changed Peepers: Their Lives Learning about Nature Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library Greenbelt Nature Center 2550 Victory Blvd 700 Rockland Avenue 718-494-1642 718-351-3450 5pm • Free • Ages 13-18 9:45am • $3 • Age 2 Spring Fling Divas Night Out Tot’s Time Z-Two SI Children’s Museum 2925 Veteran’s Road West 1000 Richmond Terrace 7pm • $5 • Adults 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4 The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Baby Storytime: Baby & Me 76 Saint Albans Place Tottenville Library richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7430 Amboy Road 7:30pm • Free • All ages 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Friday, April 13 Tree Tots: Learning about Nature Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Family Help: Activities to Enhance Learning and Behavior Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11:30am • Free • Adults

Sensory Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • All ages Baby and Me Story Time Great Kills Library

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56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-4 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Toddlers ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Game Day! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages American Girl Sewing Craft Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 8-11 Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Staten Island Anti-Prom 2018 New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 7pm • Free • Ages 12-18

Saturday, April 14

Conservation, Environment, Habitat Awareness, and a Trail Walk Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-948-9599 9am • Free • Ages 10-17 Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 9am • Free • All ages Labor and Delivery Class Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 10:30am • Free • All ages

Addiction Angel Presents “Scared Straight” Free event Tuesday, April 10 • 7pm St. Peter’s Boys’ Gymnasium 200 Henderson Avenue 646-404-0637 addictionangelrn.com A forum to help make children aware of the horrific effects of drug abuse. This is an event for everyone in the Staten Island community: parents/caregivers, young adults and kids 12+ are welcome to join in this informative event.

Pig the Star Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Insect Exploration Brookfield Park 575 Arthur Kill Rd. 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Pre-k-8th grade Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5 Sensory Storytime Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • All ages Social Saturdays Person Centered Care Services

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150 Granite Avenue 718-370-1088 ext 271 12pm • Free • 18+ Jump for Joy! SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation Conference House Museum 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 12pm • Free • All ages La Leche League Weekend Meeting Sunnyside Call for location details 347-558-0743 12:15pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Happy Earth!

Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • Ages 4-6 Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Pre-k-8th grade Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, April 15

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Con Edison STEM Family Day: Squishy Circuits Staten Island MakerSpace 450 Front St, Unit B 718-273-3951 10am • Free • All ages Tree ID Hike Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Feeling Jazzy SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace

718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Sea Shanty Session Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

Monday, April 16

Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-24 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Story Time with Police Officers Louise and Tammy — Springtime!

Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Moon Phases Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • 5-12 Designing a Dream City Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+ Pipsqueak Picasso New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Center 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, April 17

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W

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• Theme Parties • Double Dare Mini Circus • Dress Up Tea Parties • Carnival Games • Cotton Candy • Candy Carts • Ice-Cream Sundae Bar • Sno-Cone Machines • Hot Dog Wagon • Candy Sticks • Craft Parties • Sand Art • Spin Art, T-Shirts & Pictures • Stuffed Bears • Airbrushed Tattoos

• Wax Hands • Candle Art • Rides • Moon Walks • Ball Crawl • Super Slide • Dunk Tank • Gyro • Train • Carousel • Jousts • Catapillar • Lazer Maze • Birthday Machine • Obstacle Course • Casino Parties • Photo Favors • Balloon Typhoons • Chair Rental • And More!

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718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library

309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Free Homework Help: math & Reading Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Pre-k-8th grade Anti-Bully Support Workshops Projectivity 51 Broad Street 646-765-6531 4pm • Free • All ages Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Teen Study Hall Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4pm • Free • Teens NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Avenue 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages Family Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, April 18

Insect Exploration Saturday, April 14 • 11am Free event Brookfield Park 575 Arthur Kill Road 718-967-3542 nycgovparks.org Join the Urban Park Rangers in Brookfield Park as we look for insects under rocks and logs. Meet at the parking lot at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue.

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Family Storytime: Spanish Read Aloud – Cuentos y Cantos South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • All ages Grandparents Appreciation Day Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages

Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Tonight’s Sky Planetarium Show Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Teen Tech Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 3:30pm • Free • Teens

Lego Club Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 8-14 Family Storytime: Stay & Play Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages Con Edison Family Science Night – Paleontology & Fossils Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6:30pm • Free • Ages 8-10

Thursday, April 19

Peepers: Learning about Nature Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Baby/Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Minecraft STEM Class St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 6+

Tree Tots: Learning about Nature Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Anti-Bully Support Workshop Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 584 Bloomingdale Road 646-765-6531 4pm • Free • All ages

Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Sensory Storytime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Teen Study Hall Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4pm • Free • Teens Family Movie Night: My Fair Lady (1964) South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages Art Party: Statement Jewelry with a Twist Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 7:30pm • $25 • Adults

Friday, April 20

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Sensory Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • All ages

Postpartum Support Group Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue 718-818-1234 11am • Free • All ages Baby and Me Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane

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All Camps are Run by Sea’s Varsity Coaching Staff

INSTRUCTIONAL SPORTS CAMPS at St. Joseph by the Sea High Shool

Registration Forms on www.JosephSea.org (Click on Sports tab at top of Home Page)

JULY 9-JULY 12

Football (Grades 6-9) 9am-12pm Baseball (Grades 5-10) 9am-1pm Drama (Grades 5-12) 10am-2pm

JULY 16-JULY 19

Girls Flag Football (Grades 5-10) 9am-12pm Boys Basketball (Grades 5-10) 9am-2:30pm Drama (Grades 5-12) 10am-2pm

Richard Bruno, Director of Camps at 718.984.6500 x5316

JULY 23-JULY 26

Co-Ed Lacrosse (Grades 5-12) 9am-12pm Dance (Grades 5-12) 9am-12pm Girls Basketball (Grades 5-9) 9am-2:30pm

AUGUST 13-AUGUST 16 Coed Volleyball (Grades 5-10) 9am-12pm Coed Soccer (Grades 5-12) 9am-1pm Softball (Grades 5-10) 12pm-3pm

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718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-4 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Toddlers ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Game Day! South Beach Library

Family Science Night – Paleontology & Fossils Wednesday, April 18 • 6:30pm Free event Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 sigreenbelt.org Pretend to be paleontologists by studying fossil remains of organisms that once lived here. Identify petrified wood, dinosaur bones, and other fossils, read the rings on the surface of an oyster shell, and create your own fossil. We will go on a fossil find outside (weather-permitting). Then, work together on a Geologic Time Line activity that is truly prehistoric!

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21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Lego Challenge Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7+ Family Story Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ I* Shabbat Temple Israel 315 Forest Ave 718-727-2231 6pm • Free • Young children Relay for Life St. John’s University 300 Howard Ave 1-800-227-2345 6pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, April 21

Winter Youth Conservation Program Student Luncheon & Awards Ceremony Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-948-9599 9am • Free • Ages 5-17 Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 9am • Free • All ages Super Science: Rubber Band Racecars Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • $10/$5 Museum Members • All ages Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Pre-k-8th grade Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5 Social Saturdays Person Centered Care Services 150 Granite Avenue 718-370-1088 ext 271 12pm • Free • 18+

NYC Chili Cookoff 2018 Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave. 718-351-1611 12pm • $15 adults/$8 children • All ages Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation Conference House Museum 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 12pm • Free • All ages Earth Day Eco Heroes Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 5+ Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Slam Poetry Jam SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Animal of the Month Club: Northern Gannet Wolfe’s Pond Park Cornelia Avenue 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • All ages Arts, Culture & Fun: Public Theater Presents Henry V Faber Park Kill Van Kull & Faber Street nycgovparks.org 1pm • Free • All ages Free Homework Help: Math & Reading New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Pre-k-8th grade Family Film New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8:30pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, April 22

Joys of Composting SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2am • Free w/ admission • All ages NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

St. George Day Tompkinsville Park Victory Blvd. & Bay Street stgeorgedaysi.com 11am • Free • All ages Earth Day: Citizen Science Fair at Greenbelt Nature Center Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • All ages Earth Day at the Zoo Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 12pm • free w/ admission • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Earth Day: Senses Walk Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 625 Father Capodanno Blvd 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • All ages

Monday, April 23

Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-24 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Mouse Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Designing a Dream City Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Mad Scientist Mondays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 5+ Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane

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What Are Little Kids Made Of? Our new Lil Olympians program for boys & girls ages 3-6

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Featuring the USA Junior Olympic Program Ages 3-17. Monday to Friday 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Days a Week Full Time (9am-4pm) Part Time (9am-1pm) After Camp program hours 4-6pm on Wednesday during the summer • Program Levels 1 thru 10 • Special Group Rates • Fully Air-Conditioned Flip into Spring with our New Spring program for April, May and June.

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718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+ Free Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Center 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, April 24

Tot Time Tuesday Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Family Storytime: Morning Stories & Craft Activity

Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Baby Wearing Roadshow Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • All ages Family Storytime: Tuesday Afternoon Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Tween Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Tweens Free Homework Help: math & Reading Tuesdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Pre-k-8th grade Bumble Bee Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Teen Study Hall Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4pm • Free • Teens

St. George Day Free event Sunday, April 22 • 11am-5pm Tompkinsville Park Victory Blvd. & Bay Street stgeorgedaysi.com Earth Day & Arts Festival celebrating community….and dragons! This free, North Shore event will include kids’ activities, family oriented fun, outdoor art installations, live music, street performance, crafts, and Earth Day demonstrations.

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Avenue 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages Family Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, April 25

Family Storytime: Spanish Read Aloud – Cuentos y Cantos South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • All ages Story Time For All Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-5

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Open Play Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 11:30am • Free • All ages Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • All ages

Homework Help for Children Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Mechanical Wave Machine South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Teen Tech Time Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413 3:30pm • Free • Teens

Lego Club Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 8-14

Spell It, Read It, Write It New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Family Storytime: Stay & Play Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Homework Help South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Evening Group Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, April 26

Peepers: Learning about Nature Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Age 2 Person Centered Care Services Information Sessions Person Centered Care Services 150 Granite Avenue 718-370-1088 ext 271 10am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 2-4 Baby/Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Baby Storytime: Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Tree Tots: Learning about Nature

Teen Study Hall Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4pm • Free • Teens Family Literacy Workshop New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • All ages Historian Pat Salmon Presents “Historic Movie Houses and Movies Made on Staten Island” Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 6pm • $5 • All ages The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

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Sensory Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • All ages

ShopRite Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Baby and Me Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Game Day! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Storytime: Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Lego Build Challenge South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-18

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Storytime: Interactive Stories & Craft Activity Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-4 Toddler Playtime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 12pm • Free • Toddlers

Book Fun! Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+

Sunday, April 29 • 12-3pm Free event Joe Holzka Community Garden 100 Barker Street 212-788-7900 grownyc.org Bring children’s clothing, shoes, toys, accessories, books, and school supplies only. Take home something new-to-you! You don’t need to bring something to take something.

Save the Rainforests & Jungles SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages New Dorp Family Fun Walk New Dorp Lane Between 10th Street & 8th Street newdorpmerchants.org 12pm • Free • All ages Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation Conference House Museum 298 Satterlee Street 718-984-6046 12pm • Free • All ages

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Question: I have a choice of my son attending a preschool program for a full or half-day. I think a full-day program would be too exhausting.

What would the extra benefits be for his attending a full-day program? – Considering Answer: There are absolutely no hard and fast rules about how many hours a child should spend at preschool. In fact, even the experts differ in the benefits of full-day vs. half-day programs.

However, they do agree that attending a preschool program no matter the length of time is beneficial.

A good preschool will give children a rich background of experiences. One of the big plusses of preschool is the training it gives children in social skills. Having the chance to play frequently with other children their age helps them learn how to share, negotiate, cooperate and make friends. Plus, there is the satisfaction of belonging to a group.

And attending a preschool lets children discover that other children have the worries, fears and

delights leading them to realize their own feelings are not unique.

If you do not believe your child is ready for a full-day program, enroll him in a shorter program.

You can feel good about doing this because there are also advantages to young children spending more time with adults, as it encourages the development of speaking and vocabulary skills.

Your choice of preschools is enormous. You need to choose one carefully, as they vary greatly in quality. Highly effective preschool programs will have high standards and small class sizes, as well as staff that has received training in early childhood education.

Finally, in order to choose the right preschool for your child, you must visit it and see how the teachers and children interact. You should make sure the teachers are gentle and know how to involve all children in the activities. If you think your son will be happy at a school, you are probably right.

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a positive parent that emphasizes his strengths rather than his weaknesses?

– Need to Change Answer: A change would definitely be beneficial to your son. Young children thrive on praise and encouragement, and it is important for them to receive it from both parents and teachers.

When your son comes home from school, look over his papers and focus on positives. Look for something that he has done well and offer authentic praise for this work. If you see errors, instead of nagging about them, work with him to correct them.

Also think about what you consider success. Is your definition too narrow? Is there some area in which he is excelling? If so, concentrate your praise in this area.

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– Worried Answer: Don’t immediately decide your child needs a lot of extra help. Instead, investigate if he may have one of the common pitfalls that can easily be remedied, putting him back on the Licensed good grades track, these include minor health, vision or hearing by the problems, sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, too much TV viewBureau of Day Care ing, excessive time online, forgetting books and papers at home or school, too many afterschool activities, and a pattern of poor attendance.

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– Very Concerned Answer: Seeing a friend being bullied is difficult, especially when children don’t know how to help. Fortunately, parents are in a position to help children learn how to help bullied children.

One of the first things that parents should do is become as knowledgeable as they can about bullying. Besides attending bullying programs at schools, visit pacerkidsagainstbullying.org (elementary school) and pacerteensagainstbullying.org (middle school), as well as stopbullying.gov to learn more about preventing and responding to bullying.

Once parents understand exactly what is involved in bullying, they can give children the tools to help them respond appropriately when friends are being bullied. Stopbullying.gov gives these five helpful steps: 1. Don’t give bullying an audience. When someone is being bullied, children should not laugh or support the bully.

2. Set a good example. Children should participate in anti-bullying activities.

3. Help the child being bullied get away if it will not put oneself in danger.

4. Tell a trusted adult (teachers and parents) about bullying incidents that are taking place.

5. Be a friend to the child being bullied. Having friends makes the bullied child feel better. And having friends around him or her will discourage bullying.

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Celebrity Parenting Trends: From Placenta Pills and Banking Cord Blood to Babywearing and Clapping Back

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aving children is one of life’s great equalizers.

Famous parents may be able to spend more on decorating the nursery, but at the end of the day Beyoncé just wants what’s best for her babies, and the Kardashians hope their kids are happy and healthy. And don’t all moms and dads want the same thing for their little ones?

The difference here is that when someone like Chrissy Teigen claps back at a mommy-shamer, it makes national news.

And when Khloe Kardashian says she plans to eat her placenta, just like Kim Kardashian did, other moms-to-be may be intrigued enough to look into the encapsulation process for themselves.

Of course in all cases it’s important for people to do their own research and consult with their personal doctors about what’s best for them and their children.

But we couldn’t help but be curious about a lot of these things we hear celebrities talking about these days, so we checked with medical and parenting experts to get the low-down on the usefulness of some of these parenting trends.

Meanwhile, this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. But let’s get right down to it and start with eating placenta...

Kim did it, Kourtney Kardashian did it and Khloe says she’s going to do it, but human placentophagy definitely didn’t start with the Kards. Nikki Reed, Katherine Heigl, January Jones, Alicia Silverstone, Holly Madison and Padma Lakshmi all had their placentas encapsulated and turned into pills to take after giving birth, too, while Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Gaby Hoffman say they ingested theirs in smoothie form—and they all had positive things to say about their experiences.

All the way back in 2013, before delivering daughter Rainbow, Madison wrote on her blog, “I heard it helps women recover faster and I want to recover as quickly as I can!”

“All I’ve been doing is breastfeeding and eating chocolate chip cookies—and eating placenta, which helps,” Hoffman told E! News in 2015 about how she was taking care of herself after welcoming her daughter Rosemary.

Mayim Bialik, who in addition to playing a neuroscientist on TV is also one in real life, as well as a placenta-consuming mother herself, explained the thought process behind this practice in a 2012 blog post for Kveller, writing, “Human beings are the only mammals that have chosen to not routinely ingest their placenta, which is consumed by every other mammal for its protein and iron-rich properties that are critical in helping the mother’s body recuperate after giving birth.”

Experts say that if moms do plan to eat their placenta, they should discuss it with their doctor and choose an encapsulation company that practices proper food safety protocols for handling, storing and preparing the material.

Cord Blood Banking

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have all spoken out in favor of (or in official partnership with) private cord-blood banks.

Cord blood is pretty much what it sounds like—blood taken from the baby’s umbilical cord—and it contains potentially life-saving stem cells that can be banked for future use.

When stored in a private cord-blood bank, the family pays an initial fee (typically somewhere between $1,000 and $3,000) plus an annual storage fee (ranging from $100 to $175) so that they can access their child’s stem cells at any time. With the public system, a baby’s cord blood is donated (at no charge to the parents) and becomes available to anyone who is a match and needs it.

Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics released an updated policy statement highlighting the option of cord blood banking.

Dr. William T. Shearer, the lead author of the policy and a Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology and Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine, tells E! News “it’s a matter of personal choice” what parents do with a child’s cord blood.

Cord blood stored in private banks has “a very restricted use,” says Dr. Shearer. “The chances that the cord blood is going to be used to save someone’s life is far greater with the public system.” “Now there is a chance,” he notes, “that new developments could happen in science and medicine in which the technique is discovered provided we could do more than the cord blood than is being done currently.”

Breastfeeding

Danica McKellar breastfed her son until he was 2 1/2, Mayim Bialik weaned her son at age 4, and Alanis Morissette said she would breastfeed “until my son is finished.” Like these moms, Kourtney Kardashian was criticized for breastfeeding son Mason Disick for too long, but on the flip side, Adele got flak for not breastfeeding son Angelo for long enough.

form of co-sleeping, which is a key tenet of attachment parenting, and countless celebs including Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky, Jessica Alba, Gwen Stefani, Channing Tatum, Jennifer Garner, Ryan Reynolds and Gisele Bündchen have been spotted babywearing (the official term for strapping the baby to your chest—remember when Reynolds was criticized for not properly securing his daughter in the carrier?), which can also be considered a form of an attachment parenting.

The verdict? “If it works for you, great.

It doesn’t work for everybody,” Dr. Sonya Rasmisnky, a psychiatrist specializing women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry, tells E! News about the overall concept of attachment parenting.

Mom-Shaming Resistance

More and more, many famous moms— and dads—aren’t afraid to clap back: Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, Jada Pinkett Smith, Julia Stiles, Kristin Cavallari, Hilary Duff and Snooki among others—have all shut down mom-shamers, and David Beckham, John Legend and, as mentioned, Ryan Reynolds have all had opportunities to defend themselves from the dad police.

Celebrity parents definitely aren’t the only ones dealing with this, either.

Dr. Berman says the shaming culture “has really gotten out of control,” explaining, “It’s like a bubble—somebody’s gotta pop it and deflate it and realize that they’re parenting from their ego and not from their soul. Because when you’re shaming other people and you’re judging o t h e r people, you can’t b e loving them at the same time.”

Parent shaming is obviously prevalent online, but there are friendly, supportive corners of the web, too. As Dr. Rasminsky puts it, “[T]here are lot of downsides to the internet, but one of the upsides is that you can find pretty much any kind of community there.”

“I guess I would say if you’re feeling shamed, go find some other moms to hang out with who are going to be more supportive, because they exist,” she adds. “I think finding your people is one of the tasks of early parenting because it’s a whole new world—so that’s making friends who are moms who share your view of parenting and of what’s important, that’s possible to do and I think it’s important to do and it’s sustaining, and they’re out there.”

Ultimately, we all need to remember “there is no exact science to parenting,” says Dr. Berman. “I am a mother of three, I am a psychiatrist, I am a parenting book author— there is no one way to parent. There is not a perfect formula, and if we all look at each other with a lot more love and support and less shame, we would all raise happier kids.”

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In this case, there’s no right or wrong amount of time—and to breastfeed at all or not is an entirely personal decision. “It’s what works for each mother,” Dr. Robin Berman, a psychiatrist and author of Permission to Parent: How to Raise Your Child With Love and Limits, tells E! News. “If women choose to breastfeed, that’s wonderful. If they make the choice not to breastfeed and to use formula, that’s wonderful, too.”

Attachment Parenting

Pink, Alicia Silverstone and Bialik have all spoken out in favor of attachment parenting, a child-rearing philosophy that promotes closeness through near constant touch.

Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich, Tori Spelling and Tia Mowry have practiced some

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you could make up snack names related to characters or places from the movie — think “Smurfy Sauce” (applesauce pouches) or “Dory’s Fish Food” (cereal or chopped-up granola bars).

Or it could be as simple as setting up a “concession stand” and letting the kids pick from what’s available. But you HAVE to have popcorn for them no matter what, obviously!

• Tickets. Yep, tickets. Have the kids create “movie tickets” to present to you before the main attraction. Nothing fancy, normal sheet paper and crayons will do.

• A comfy space. If the room where you’re

playing the movie doesn’t have kid-friendly furniture, there’s an easy solution. Two words: got pillows?

Play dates are always a great way for young ones to let off some steam. But sometimes the weather outside doesn’t cooperate, or one of the kids is tired or doesn’t feel 100%, or you dread having every single toy your child owns scattered all over your house, OR you just want to give your son or daughter’s get-together with friends a different spin.

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Recipe for a Successful Movie Play Date Enter the movie play date. Here’s what you need to pull it off: • One family-friendly movie. You’ll need

to decide if it makes more sense to go with something completely new or something tried and true.

• Two backup selections. Let’s face it:

kids are picky. But those little buggers are also indecisive. If your feature presentation is losing them, you’ll need a Plan B and C. Giving them too many options, however, could backfire.

• Movie-themed snacks. You’d want snacks available for any play date anyway, so now all you have to do is work what you already have into a theme.

If the kids decided on a title beforehand,

Lay a bed sheet on the floor an appropriate distance in front the TV, anchor it down with some of your child’s heaviest books at each corner, and then put every pillow in your house on it. If you have beanbags or sleeping bags to toss into the mix, even better.

The kids will think it’s the coolest thing in the world and will be able to move and squirm around to their hearts’ content during the show.

Bonus: After the movie is over you can scoop up the sheet from its ends and then dump any dropped snacks or crumbs or spills into the garbage in one fell swoop.

• Decorations. The reality is the kids are going to be excited and have fun just watching a movie together. But if you want to go above and beyond, you can make or seek out inexpensive decorations like movie-themed popcorn bowls, trays, plastic table runners, napkins, balloons and streamers before the big day. You could even copy real theaters by hanging some movie posters around.

All that’s left to do is press “Play.”

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