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The students at P.S. 26 in Travis busied themselves last month packing lunches for the third annual Bagged Lunch Project, a schoolwide effort led by the School Leadership Team (SLT) along with parent volunteers and staff members. A record 210 lunches were dropped off at Project Hospitality to be distributed to those in need.

The annual project is held in conjunction with National Random Acts of Kindness Day. According to SLT Co-Chairperson Basma Douban, the goal is not just giving back but involving every single student in the process. Each grade plays a different role: pre-K and first graders decorate the lunch bags, second and third graders drop in the snacks and drinks, while the fourth and fifth grade classes assemble the sandwiches. The project relies on contributions from local businesses to provide groceries and supplies, so it’s truly a community effort.

“Our school’s vision - Small School, Big Hearts Building a Legacy of Excellence - incorporates the concept that all students will engage in community service projects. Offering these projects during the school day has provided us the means to include every child in the process. Further, they allow all students the opportunity to become involved in civic justice on their developmental level,” said Principal Laura Kump.

P.S. 26 is no stranger to philanthropy. The SLT team hosts an annual holiday toy drive, delivering wrapped gifts to the pediatric wards of local hospitals. Last year, they collected $1,000 in coins for victims for Hurricane Harvey & Hurricane Maria. The also donated $700 in gift cards from bake sale profits to veterans at the Walter Reed Medical Center for the Wounded Warriors Project, which they will likely be doing again this year.

“Involving the students in community service projects enables them to take an active role in their community and to learn core values of compassion and empathy while giving back. It teaches them valuable life skills that we hope they can take with them to middle school and beyond,” said Mrs. Douban.

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Labor and Delivery rooms with private bathrooms to replace double rooms, vastly improving patient and family comfort; and a welcoming environment, filled with natural light, personal touches, and a separate street entrance, all of which shall contribute to a warm and inviting atmosphere. The $80-million plus project is currently under construction.

Local officials joined the NYC Parks Department recently to break ground a new, $20.3 million, 42-acre park in the Charleston section of Staten Island.

Once completed next summer, the park will feature a multi-purpose field, a baseball field, pickleball courts, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, an outdoor fitness space for adults, a picnic shade structure, several multi-use trails, a comfort station, and parking. It’s slated to be open by the summer of 2020.

The Fairview Park project has been in the works for almost two decades, withstanding a frustrating number of delays. Borough President James Oddo expressed his joy in finally seeing those plans come to fruition at the groundbreaking ceremony. “The decision made long ago to embrace and affirm the notion that Staten Island is the Borough of Parks is one farsighted decision we got right,” he said. “Fairview Park is a huge investment in ourselves as Staten Islanders, and is a team win for all of us. I am proud of the role we at Borough Hall played in getting this long-discussed plan to the groundbreaking, and we will continue to work with our partners in government until it is open and ready to be used by Islanders of all ages.”

“Fairview Park will be a wonderful addition to our borough of parks and especially the south shore, from the adjacent library to the courts and fields at Fairview, this location is going to be a hub of activities and recreation options for every member of the family,” said Council Member Joseph Borelli. There’s a significant demand for fields and active recreation on the south shore and this is a tremendous step toward unlocking the potential of the tremendous acreage of park land in our community,”

Maternity & Newborn Upgrades at SIUH Planning your next delivery at Staten Island University Hospital?

Soon it will look a lot different than you remember it. The South Shore hospital is introducing a new addition to their Seaview Campus: The Staten Island University Hospital Women and Newborn Center. The purpose of the upgrade is to bring together the hospital’s current labor and delivery, maternity, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and newborn nursery units, which are currently located on separate floors. Other plans for the new space include: a state-of-the-art, fully modernized NICU so more at-risk newborns can receive life-saving care and families can bond with fragile infants in greater comfort and with more privacy; private

Special Needs Programs at Fenix Studios Fenix Studios, a local recording studio and rehearsal space with strong community ties, is offering classes to students with special needs.

The studio currently has over 50 students with special needs enrolled in instructive classes ranging from instrumentation, music, performance arts, team-building, lifestyle, production, art and more. Students ranging from toddlers to young adults can take part in these classes. Go to fenixstudios.com for more info.

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Cancer Tamer, a helpful website and YouTube channel that serves as a resource for women with cancer, is looking for both men and women with breast cancer to provide words of encouragement for others with the same diagnosis in an upcoming video. The video will be featured at CancerTamer.org, on the Cancer Tamer YouTube channel, and during the upcoming Breast Cancer Diaries Play. Your story could be a source of strength to someone struggling with their diagnosis. Details on the time, date, and location to be announced. For that information, go to cancertamer.org/casting-call.

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Cleaning.

To a lot of us, that’s as bad as a four-letter word. I was a housekeeper at an inn in high school and got the satisfaction of cleaning a space to shine, but—to this day— I have never been a fan of the actual process.

ven some cleaning experts feel the same way: “I really hate cleaning,” says Melissa Maker, a Toronto, Ontario-based cleaning expert, host of the Clean My Space YouTube channel, and author of Clean My Space: The Secret to Cleaning Better, Faster—and Loving Your Home Every Day. “But I love the benefits of living in a clean space.”

Heck, with kids, keeping up with the laundry is almost more than we can handle sometimes. So, if you’re like us—not fans of cleaning, but love having a clean space— you know you have to take out the broom and duster regularly to ensure your home is presentable for play dates and dinner guests without a last-minute, frenzied cleaning session. But did you know you’re likely missing some spots that should be cleaned more often than not?

We got the inside scoop from cleaning experts and enthusiasts on the areas we need to pay a little more attention to when we have the cleaning products out.

Remember: These aren’t commandments—we certainly aren’t likely to keep up with most of this as often as we

should—just recommendations for a cleaner, healthier home.

Bathroom The area around the toilet: “People often clean in the toilet, but they don’t clean the base or the area behind the toilet,” Maker says. “And over time, that can get really gross, especially if you have individuals in the home who stand up to pee instead of sit down to pee.” So whenever you clean the inside of your toilet, spray a disinfectant or all-purpose cleaner around the base and wipe it clean.

Toilet handle: Speaking of missed spots on the toilet, do you regularly, consciously sanitize the flush handle on the toilet? Didn’t think so. Spray it with your preferred cleaner and wipe it down.

Medicine cabinet: Because it’s a high-traffic area in the house we don’t typically think of cleaning, it can get quite messy, says Christine Dimmick, author of Detox Your Home: Removing Toxins and Improving Your Life and founder of The Good Home Company, a Manhattan-based home care and laundry product line that is

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Ceiling vent: “If you don’t clean that, it becomes very noisy when it’s on, and it doesn’t remove moisture effectively,” Maker says. The easiest way to clean it, she adds, is to give it a quick vacuum with the brush attachment.

Bath towels, bathmats, and bathrobes: While you won’t necessarily have to do two towel loads in the wash each week—let’s face it, our linen closets are overstuffed with towels and washcloths—your bath towel should be replaced halfway through the week, according to Mary Gagliardi, aka Dr. Laundry for Clorox, whose background is in textile science and research and development at Clorox. And every time you wash a load of towels, go ahead and throw in the bathrobes and bathmats because, as Gagliardi says, they’re used similarly and as often as bath towels.

Gagliardi suggests washing these in bleach to properly disinfect them, after testing the fabrics to make sure they’re bleach-fast. To test, mix 2 teaspoons of bleach with ¼ cup of water, put a drop of the solution on a hidden part of the fabric, let it sit for a minute, and rinse it and blot dry with towel. If the color didn’t change, you can use regular bleach on the item; otherwise go for color-safe bleach.

Toothbrush holder: This is a small thing that is usually overlooked and it has a lot of germs around it, says Jim Ireland, founder of White Glove Elite, a cleaning service in New York City. And it’s one I can attest to after a particularly bad college roommate experience. Let’s just say I always kept my toothbrush separate. So do everyone—and your mouth—a favor and clean the toothbrush holder before it even starts to look grimy.

Shower curtains / vinyl liners: Cloth shower curtains should be washed once a year to freshen them up because things can splash on them. Meanwhile vinyl shower curtains or shower curtain liners should be washed once or twice a year in the washing machine with ½ cup of bleach to keep mold and mildew under control, Gagliardi says. And go ahead and pull the curtain closed after your shower so the liner fully air-dries. This small step also keeps your bathroom looking neat.

Bedrooms Bed sheets: You’re tossing and turning, sweating, and shedding hair and skin cells in your sleep. So regardless of whether you shower at night, sheets should be changed weekly. While you’re at it, gather the throws from the living room and wash those, too.

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Under the bed: It’s a big one, according to Dimmick. A lot of dust can quickly accumulate there, “and by cleaning that, you can solve a lot of your allergy issues, or not sleeping well at night,” she says.

Closets: At least twice a year—but ideally after each season—go through your closets and get rid of any seasonal pieces you didn’t wear that season, suggests Tova Weinstock, aka Tidy Tova, a professional organizer and cleaning enthusiast based in New York City. “Even with people I work with, if they’re debating whether to get rid of a shirt, I’ll say, ‘why don’t you keep it and if you don’t wear it this season, then let go of it,’” Weinstock says. Once you’ve gone through everything and the closet is empty, sweep and dust in there and then put everything back in an organized fashion—and the same goes for the drawers in your dresser.

Stuffed animals: These get a lot of love from young children, so they regularly need a freshening up. These can be vacuumed or go in the washing machine (if it’s okay for the lovie) as often as you can get them away from your kids—once a year at the very least.

Common Rooms Ceiling fans: The tops of the fan blades can get particularly dusty—out of sight, out of mind.

Try Ireland’s trick: Every few months, dampen a pillowcase, put it over each blade so the fan blade is encased, and slide the pillowcase off so the dust stays inside the pillowcase.

Houseplants: We don’t typically think of plants getting dusty, but they do. “We tend to overlook them until we notice them, and we tend to brush the dust off with our hands, but the oil from our hands is not friendly to plants,” Ireland says. So use a water-dampened cloth when you do your regular dusting, or regularly spray your plants.

Points of contact: We’re talking all over the house here. Bathroom and kitchen cabinet handles, doorknobs, light switches, remote controls, tablets, phones, anything you and your family touch on a daily basis. These points of contact are how germs are transferred from person to person, so these are areas to be particularly mindful about cleaning, Maker says. “You can take a disinfectant and spray those points of contact as long as they don’t have electricity associated with them, you can let that product sit for a minute or two, and then wipe it,” she says. If the point 22 March 2019 • siparent.com

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Litter boxes: While we regularly clean out the litter boxes and refresh the litter, how often do we actually wash the litter box? Probably not often enough. “We have a recommendation for deodorizing litter boxes, where you remove the cat litter and clean the litter box with soapy water, let it soak with a half cup of bleach per gallon of water for 5 minutes, and rinse it and let it air dry,” Gagliardi suggests. “Put the cat litter back in and that will keep litter boxes smelling much, much better.”

Baseboards, crown molding, and heat registers / return vents: Dust builds up on these. Weinstock, Maker, and Gagliardi all suggest vacuuming them a few times a year with the brush attachment—or stay on top of it by cleaning them every time you vacuum the carpets.

Kitchen Overhead exhaust: The purpose of the overhead exhaust is to suck the greasy vapor out of your kitchen, according to Maker. “On its way up, the vapor leaves behind a significant amount of grease, and as it builds up, it becomes sticky, it becomes rancid, and you really do need to give it a good clean,” she says. Maker recommends you fill up a bucket with hot water and a scoop of oxygen bleach powder, soak it for about 10 minutes, dry it, and put it back up. You may need to give it a bit of a scrub, she cautions.

Potholders: “People never wash those, and they don’t necessarily hold up well to washing,” Gagliardi says. “But if they’re so dirty that you shouldn’t be using them anyway and you wash them and they don’t necessarily have good dimensional stability, then it was time to replace them.” Just be careful when laundering potholders, as they tend to bleed color.

Soak them in water first to see how much color runs off; that way you won’t have dye transfer onto other items, Gagliardi advises.

Under the sink: This area tends to become a hotspot for junk, cleaning products, plastic shopping bags. So every now and then, dive in and take everything out, give it a good wipe, and, as Maker recommends, “put in a shelf liner because it can become very wet under there and you can ruin the base of the cabinet.” Then put back only the items you need. Now that we think about it, tackle the cabinet under the sink in the bathroom, too.

Garbage cans and recycling bins: We all regularly take out the garbage and recycling—at the very least when it’s trash day—but cleaning the receptacles themselves is often left undone. Gagliardi suggests disinfecting these once a month, especially if drink cans aren’t rinsed out before going in there. To keep them disinfected and deodorized, she suggests washing them with soapy water, then letting it soak in a solution of ½ cup of bleach per ¾ gallon of water for 5 minutes, rinsing it, and letting it air dry.

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Inside the microwave: When food is nuked in the microwave, it can splatter, “and most people will leave it for a week, but would you leave food stains or dried up food on your counter for a week?

Probably not,” Dimmick says. She suggests cleaning the microwave daily with a mixture of vinegar and water. Meanwhile Weinstock suggests heating up water in the microwave to create a steam, which will loosen up caked-on food, making it easier to wipe off.

Sponges: These can get smelly fast. Rather than throwing them out frequently, every time you run your dishwasher, Gagliardi suggests tossing them in, too.

And for a deeper clean, she says you can soak them in a solution of ½ cup of bleach per gallon of water for 5 minutes, rinse them, and let them air dry. For a cleaning double-whammy, get your sponge wet and microwave it on high for 2 minutes, then carefully remove it. This deodorizes and disinfects your sponge, Ireland says, and the steam makes it easier to clean the microwave.

The warming drawer in the oven: People tend to use this little drawer under the oven as storage for baking sheets and think nothing of it since it’s not being used for food. But if you remove everything, “you’ll see it’s just full of crumbs, so every now and then its important to take everything out,” Maker says.

“You can use the brush attachment on the vacuum to clean it out, and once you vacuum out the crumbs, spray it and wipe it out, and replace only the items you need.”

Coffee pot and coffee grinder: Ireland suggests these be cleaned once a month. Run the coffee maker with a solution that is 1 part vinegar and 4 parts water.

Then, for insulated coffee urns that are difficult to clean, he suggests dropping a denture-cleaning tab in with some hot water and letting that sit overnight, while regular pots can be hand washed with dish soap.

And put a handful of uncooked rice in the grinder and grind it. This will clean the blades without needing to get it wet.

Refrigerator: “You can still grow bacteria in there even though it’s cold,” Dimmick says. So she cleans out her fridge once a week. “It’s also a great time to do a deep dive and look at the expiration dates on condiments,” she adds. And make sure to get under the crisper drawers. “We spend a lot of time trying to keep odors out of the refrigerator, but a lot of times there’s stuff under the crisper drawers,” Ireland adds.

With all of this in mind, Weinstock suggests creating a cleaning routine or schedule that is doable for you. “Try do get in the habit of doing certain tasks every day: sweeping, doing the dishes, wiping the counters,” she says. “And then set aside the time to actually clean, otherwise it gets so overwhelming.”

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What you’ll need: • Balloons (helium-filled if possible) • Items to make baskets (foil or paper baking cups, small cardboard cartons, paper cups) • Yarn, ribbon or string • Straws (optional) • Small toys or action figures to ride in the balloon (optional) • Tape, scissors, hole punch Directions: 1. In designing a balloon that can carry weight, such as a small toy, give your child plenty of opportunity to experiment. The trick will be to figure out the best shape for the basket and how to balance it so that the “rider” doesn’t fall out!

2. If you need to lend a hand or offer design advice, consider: • Making a net of ribbon or yarn that holds the balloon and attaches to the basket • Attaching four lengths of ribbon to each corner of the basket and tying them to the balloon’s knot • Taping four straws, evenly spaced around the neck of the balloon, onto the inflated balloon and to the basket 3. Include a tether in the design so the helium balloon (and any riders) doesn’t float away when you launch outdoors.

4. If your child wants to “ride” in the balloon, take a photograph, cut it out and secure it in the basket. Include a sibling’s or a pet’s photo to ride along!

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Don’t Stress the Test Expert Tips to Combat Test-Taking Anxiety

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“Don’t stress; Do your best; Forget the rest.”

Sounds easy enough, right?

Not for everyone.

his fun little quote makes its rounds on the internet every year as we approach the state exams, drawing praise and social media shares from parents of nail-biting young test-takers everywhere. And it should – it’s concise, helpful, sweet advice. But for students who suffer from severe anxiety, it isn’t quite that simple.

We spoke to Dr. Jared Treiber, a clinical psychologist and neurofeedback specialist who shared the following advice for anyone coping with heightened test-taking anxiety.

BEFORE THE TEST • Approach the exam with confidence.

Use any strategies you can to personalize success: visualization, logic, talking to yourself, practicing, journaling, etc.

• View the exam as an opportunity to show how much you’ve studied and be rewarded for the hard work you’ve done.

• Be prepared. Learn the material thoroughly and organize the materials you will need for the test. Create a checklist.

• Allow yourself plenty of time, especially to do things you need to do before the test

and still arrive early.

• Avoid the need to cram just before.

• Strive for a relaxed state of concentration.

Avoid speaking with fellow students who have not prepared, who express negativity or who will distract your preparation.

• Get a good night’s sleep the night before the exam.

• Don’t go to the exam with an empty stomach. Fresh fruits and vegetables are often recommended to reduce stress.

Stressful foods can include processed foods, artificial sweeteners, carbonated soft drinks, chocolate, fried foods, junk foods, pork, red meat, sugar, white flour products, chips and similar snack foods, foods containing preservatives or heavy spices. Surprisingly, even eggs should be avoided. “Eggs can increase serotonin levels and too much can increase anxiety rather than decrease it,” Dr. Treiber says. “So if you are already under stress from a test, they can do more harm than good.”

DURING THE TEST • Read the directions carefully.

• Budget your test-taking time.

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• Change positions to help you relax.

• If you go blank, skip the question and go on.

• If you’re taking an essay test and you go blank on the whole test, pick a question and start writing. It may trigger the answer in your mind.

• Don’t panic when students start handing in their papers. There’s no reward for being the first to finish.

If you find yourself tensing up and feeling anxious: • Relax; you are in control. Take slow, deep breaths.

• Don’t think about the fear. Pause for a moment, then think about the next step. Stay on task, step by step.

• Use positive reinforcement on yourself.

Acknowledge that you have done, and are doing, your best.

• Expect some anxiety. It’s simply a reminder that you want to do your best and can provide energy. Just keep it as manageable as possible.

• Realize that anxiety can be a “habit” and that it takes practice to use it as a tool to succeed. You read that correctly—turns out anxiety isn’t always the enemy. According to Dr. Treiber, a small amount of nerves can be used to your benefit. “A little anxiety is good for you, as it can keep you sharp. For example, surgeons should always have a little anxiety so they are more aware of things. You want to develop ways to know and use your anxiety, rather than allow it to hinder you.”

AFTER THE TEST • List what worked, and hold onto those strategies.

It doesn’t matter how small they might be; they are your building blocks to success.

• List what did not work for you or what techniques need improvement. focus on what matters A note came home in my son’s backback recently announcing an afterschool workshop to help students prepare for the ELA exam. I asked my10-year-old son if he would be interested in signing up, and he replied with a resounding “no way.”

When I pressed the issue further, he bacame adamant in his refusal and even began to cry. I couldn’t understand why he was so upset until he explained that he didn’t think he’d ever get a score of 4 on the exams anyway, so he felt there was simply no point in studying.

It’s disheartening for parents to see something as trivial as an exam deflating their child’s confidence.

So it’s extremely important to stress that a child is not the measure of a test grade. Emphasize that tryng his best is all that matters, and that you will be proud of him either way. Remind him that he should be proud of himself too.

By Jeannine Cintron with Dr. Jared Treiber & Dr. Ari Goldstein of Chicago Mind Solutions.

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Women’s History Month Books for All Ages

The spotlight is on female empowerment this month, so let story time inspire accordingly! Celebrate the accomplishments of some of the most memorable women in history with these powerful and fascinating reads from Macmillan Publishers.

A IS FOR AWESOME

Instagram superstar and New York Times bestselling author Eva Chen has created an alphabet board book depicting 23 feminist icons -- including Amelia Earhart, Coco Chanel, Malala, and Oprah Winfrey. This book serves both as a fun ABC story and a delightful ode to powerful women.

By Eva Chen (Ages 1-3)

WILD HORSE ANNIE

This book celebrates Wild Horse Annie, a woman who fought animal abuse and made an impact in her community. Wild Horse Annie was the nickname of Velma Bronn Johnston, a girl who spoke up after seeing mustangs being rounded up and killed to make room for ranchers’ livestock.

She began writing letters to local newspapers and politicians, defending the horses’ right to roam free. She soon became a voice for mustangs throughout the state of Nevada, speaking on their behalf at town halls and meetings. Her letter-writing campaign by schoolchildren that helped establish laws protecting wild horses offers a model for contemporary kids about how they too can participate in politics.

By Tracey Fern; Pictures by Steven Salerno (Ages 4-7)

COUNTING ON KATHERINE: HOW KATHERINE JOHNSON SAVED APOLLO 13 SECRET ENGINEER: HOW EMILY ROEBLING BUILT THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE

The story of Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race and was depicted in the film Hidden Figures.

By Helaine Becker Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk (Ages 5-9)

An empowering tale of an innovative, clever woman who succeeded in a man’s world. Not only is this a biography, but the author/artist took great care to incorporate digestible bits of information about structural engineering throughout the text and illustrations.

By Rachel Dougherty (Ages 5-8)

BRAVE BALLERINA

A lyrical picture book tribute to Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. An inviting narrative will engage readers in thoughtful reflection about overcoming challenges and inspire them to think “big.”

By Michelle Meadows Illustrated by Ebony Glenn (All ages)

HISTORY VS WOMEN

This book reclaims the stories of twenty-five remarkable women who defied history and changed the world around them.

By Anita Sarkeesian and Ebony Aste (For teens & adults)

SO TALL WITHIN

Sojourner Truth was an important figure in the struggle for civil and woman’s rights. Her ideas were ahead of her time and resonate today.

By Gary D. Schmidt Illustrated by Daniel Minter (Ages 4-8)

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Summer Camp in Staten Island While it’s still too early to pack your kids’ sunblock and swimsuits for a day outdoors, it’s not too early to start planning ahead for summer day camp.

Staten Island parents who choose to enroll their children in camp during the summer hiatus from school say they have no regrets and highly recommend summer camp as a means of curing summer boredom, keeping their kids healthy, active, and occupied -- and unplugged from their world of technology.

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Looking for the perfect camp? Check out siparent.com for listings or flip to the next page!

orking moms, like Christine LoPorto of New Springville, with kids who thrive on learning new experiences in a fun, diverse, and educational setting, said the decision to send them to camp was a no-brainer.

She and her husband, Anthony, enrolled son, Anthony, 11, and daughter, Christie, 9, in Staten Island Academy summer camp when they each turned four years old.

She continues to send them as an alternative to whiling time away at home for the two month break from school with a nanny, their heads buried in digital devices.

“My children do well with scheduled daily activities and instead of staying home and watching TV and playing video games, my children are in a fun, social environment that includes sports, arts and crafts, swimming, science lab and more,” she explained.

Recalling fond memories of attending summer camp as a youngster herself, Audrey Giambrone of Westerleigh is an advocate of what she feels is a childhood rite of passage.

“Camp for me was some of the best summers I have in memory,” she said.

Mrs. Giambrone, who remembers going on trips and making lifelong friends, registered her 6-year-old daughter, Amelia, a year ago for her first summer camp experience at Staten Island Day Camp on the grounds of The College of Staten Island.

Besides the fun educational and sports activities, Mrs. Giambrone feels summer camp provides strong social and life skills, like swimming, good manners, and interacting and working with others in a group.

“I feel like that’s important and socializing is huge for kids,” she said.

Even if she and her husband, Michael, weren’t full-time working parents, they would want to have their daughter occupied over the summer.

Anthony LoPorto gives summer camp two enth “We have a pool, but there is only so much you can do,” she said.

The camp offers door-to-door service, is conveniently located close to their home, has an onsite swimming pool, lots of activities -including bringing in live demonstrations and presentations -- and has a good reputation and long history, according to Mrs. Giambone. Plus, its program coordinates with their full-time work schedules, according to Mrs. Giambrone, who made their decision after attending an open house.

“This camp had a lot of happy parents and a lot of happy kids -- you usually find one or the other,” she said.

Socialization was also a big draw for Gina Vitale of Richmondtown, who wanted her son, Demarcus, to interact with other children at a young age.

She thought summer camp was the perfect solution -- especially since he was only 5 years old.

She decided on summer camp located at P.S. 53 where he has made close friends and had unique experiences over the last six years.

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LIPM schedule that begins July 1 and ends Aug. 23 -offset the price tag. “The experience is priceless and outweighs the cost,” she said, adding that her older daughter still talks about her summer camp memories.

Some camps do have a waiting period and some offer early sign ups -- with discounts for previous camp families, which Mrs. Giambrone takes advantage of by signing up in February, she said.

While none of the parents interviewed have sent their children to the more expensive and comprehensive sleep away camp option, that is another alternative for those who want to enhance and expand their older children’s home away from home experience. Some sleep away facilities offer mini camps on a trial basis to help amateur campers -- and worried parents -decrease their separation anxiety over a shorter time span.

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Ms. Vitale believes camp is a productive way to ensure children remain active -- especially in the summer when they are not in school full time.

“I feel it is not healthy for a child to sit in all day,” she said, noting that the camp has a wide range of activities, like singing and dancing, and day trips.

Ms. Vitale, also full-time working mother, said the summer camp experience has been remarkable for both her and her son.

“They know my son by name and the fact that he looks forward to it makes me even happier,” she said.

Do your homework Parents considering summer camp should research a provider’s criteria, identifying a safe facility that has a well-trained, qualified, and professional staff, according to Mrs. LoPorto.

She said a range of activities that were both fun and diverse -- such as dance and arts and crafts to sports and science lab -- was second on her checklist. “Lastly, was the schedule -- we needed

something flexible from June through August,” she said.

Mrs. Giambrone recommends attending open house tours of prospective camps, and viewing their websites for research on the facility, staff qualifications, safety criteria, and overall suitability.

Meanwhile, safety was the most important selling point for Ms. Vitale, especially since her son was so young. “I looked for a camp that would pay attention to my son and not their cell phones,” she said.

Priceless decision As far as the financial cost, parents like Mrs. LoPorto and Mrs. Giambrone said the rewards far outweigh the financial commitments in the long run. “When we calculate what the nanny service would cost us for 12 weeks, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with hot lunch, the price was no longer a deterrent,” Mrs. LoPorto said.

Mrs. Giambrone agreed, saying the program’s wide variety of activities and content -- as well as the availability of a lengthy summer camp

Lasting memories -- and slime, ice cream, and rockets Mrs. LoPorto said her children also look forward to summer day camp every year for its familiarity and friendship; lessons on life skills, as well as special events, like theme days, and end of summer show.

Both Anthony and Christie learned how to swim and improve their water skills with the aid of lifeguards, and excelled at activities like dance, basketball, soccer, and baseball -- and even learned an Israeli dodgeball-like game called, “Gaga.” They especially love making slime and ice cream in the science lab and participating in special projects, like constructing rockets.

“With so much technology and screen time, camp is a great way for the kids to unplug and be kids and out in the sun,” Mrs. LoPorto said.

“They make great new friends, new experiences, and burn off energy running around all day long,” she added. “SIA has continuously provided nothing but a safe, fun, and memorable summer camp experience for our children,” she added.

Mrs. Giambrone said her daughter came home happy every day last summer -- and is already getting anxious to attend this summer’s season to do arts and crafts, play basketball, see her friends, and play games -- her favorite part of camp.

She said even if moms or dads are stay at home parents -- or are off during the summers with their children -- it can be increasingly expensive and difficult to plan activities to curtail their boredom every day.

“Camp is somewhere to go that has a lot of activities, and it’s a good outlet.” she added.

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CAmp and Summer Program guide Art Lab 1000 Richmond Terrace Bldg H, 10301 Staten Island, NY 718-447-8667 info@artlabsi.org artlabsi.com facebook.com/artlabsi instagram.com/artlabsi Children will enjoy hands-on activities in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Various techniques of fine and applied arts are explored as children create exciting, takehome art projects! Early drop off/late pick up.

Big Bird’s Playhouse 1859 Richmond Avenue Staten Island, NY 10314 718-982-0550 bigbirdsplay@aol.com bigbirdsplayhouse.com​ facebook.com/bigbirdsplayhouse Children will enjoy trips to parks, roller skating, aquarium, Liberty Science Center, Turtleback Zoo, swimming, bowling, movies & sports.

July 1-August 23. Established 1991. Give your child the best summer ever!

Black Bear Lake Day Camp 457 Stagecoach Road Millstone Township, NJ 08510 609-259-1777 heidi@blackbearlake.com blackbearlake.com facebook.com/BlackBearLake instagram.com/bbldaycamp Black Bear Lake Day Camp offers a unique, customized program for campers ages 3 to 15 years old. Now offering convenient air-conditioned bus service from Staten Island directly to camp!

Children’s AidGoodhue Center William Osborn Day Camp 304 Prospect Avenue Staten Island, NY 10301 718-447-2630 katiel@childrensaidnyc.org childrensaidnyc.org The Children’s Aid Goodhue Center helps children feel safe and cared for by providing planned and structured after-school, summer camp, and enrichment programs in a wellequipped, comfortable, & stable environment.

Fun Station Day Camp 3555 Victory Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10314 718-569-5426 funstationdaycamp@yahoo.com funstationdaycamp.com facebook.com/FunStationDayCamp FSDC offers both local and travel camp packages starting at as low as $30 per day. Free lunch, free door-to-door transportation, free extended hours. Come join Staten Island’s fastest growing camp!

Notre Dame Academy Summer Camp 2019 78 Howard Avenue Staten Island, NY 10301 718-447-8878 x250 summercamp@notredameacademy.org notredameacademy.org July 1-August 2, ages 5-12. Early drop-off & aftercare. Computer design, arts & crafts, water fun, special events, interactive gameroom, gator games, performing arts, air-conditioned buildings, flexible days, early bird rates.

PS 861, 280 Regis Drive Staten Island, NY 10314 718-947-4068 rita.nycid@gmail.com nycid.org facebook.com/nycid twitter.com/nycid Daily trips to the sprinklers, sports leagues, enrichment specialists and free breakfast and lunch, your child is bound to have an unforgettable summer in a safe and healthy environment.

Pouch Day Camp 1465 Manor Road Staten Island​​​​, NY 10314 212-651-3086 elise.rooker@scouting.org camppouch.org/daycamp facebook.com/pouchscoutcamp instagram.com/camppouch We invite youth entering 1st through 7th grade to enjoy programs like: archery, arts & crafts, rock climbing, fishing, row boating, swimming, hiking, sports and more. Sign-up early and save!

Richmond County Yacht Club 142 Mansion Avenue Staten Island, NY 10308 718-356-4120 sailing@rcyachtclub.org rcyachtclub.org facebook.com/RCYCNY Come sail with us! Summer programs for beginner through advanced levels. Ages 7-16. The goal of our staff is to ensure your children have an enjoyable and safe time on the water.

Richmond Hill Children’s Center 501 Richmond Hill Road Staten Island, NY 10314 718-494-7422 rhcc@verizon.net rhccny.com Camp runs June 24-August 16. Ages 2-6. 2-8 week programs from 9am-3pm with optional extended hours. Open 7am-6pm. Weekly themes and water activities. Air-conditioned, peanut and nut free, first aid certified staff.

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Small World Pre School 144 Bloomingdale Road Staten Island, NY 10309 718-356-7795 kdsrmybiz@aol.com facebook.com/SWP144 Summer camp and preschool ages 2-6.

June 24–July 19 and July 29–August 23.

Half day & Full day. Open 6:30am-7:00pm.

20% Sibling Discount. 10% City Worker Discount. Licensed by the NYCDOHMH.

Spotlight Youth Theatre 358 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY 10301 718-207-1128 spotlightTheatreSI@gmail.com SpotlightTheatreSI.org facebook.com/spotlightrepsi instagram.com/spotlighttheatresi Children ages 4-18 perform in fully realized musicals, directed by professional directors, musical directors & choreographers. Also offering performing arts classes in musical theatre, acting, improv & audition prep.

Staten Island Academy Day Camp 715 Todt Hill Road Staten Island, NY 10304 718-303-7845 cbruno@statenislandacademy.org statenislandacademy.org/summer facebook.com/StatenIslandAcademyDayCamp twitter.com/SIA_Summer_Camp Staten Island Academy Summer Day Camp is for kids ages 3-14, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.

We offer flexible schedules, extended hours, academic enrichment, trips, events, and hot lunch!

Staten Island Community Tennis Camp 2800 Victory Blvd Staten Island, NY 10314 718-982-3355 sitenniscenter@gmail.com statenislandtennis.com Experienced instructors teach & supervise your child in air-conditioned indoor courts and outdoor courts. Campers have the option to swim each day. Licensed by the NYC Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene.

Staten Island Day Camp 2800 Victory Blvd Located on the grounds of CSI Staten Island, NY 10314 800-301-2267 sidaycamp@aol.com statenislanddaycamp.com facebook.com/statenislanddaycamp instagram.com/staten_island_day_camp Staten Island Day Camp is based at CSI so travel is not required. Everything comes to our air-conditioned site with outside ball fields allowing for a healthy and safe experience.

Staten Island Jewish Community Center Day Camp 1301 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314 September – June 718.475.5231 July and August – 718-983-9000 gwechsler@sijcc.com camp.sijcc.org facebook.com/StatenIslandJCCDayCamp instagram.com/sijcc_camp For more than 85 years the JCC of Staten Island has provided a summer camp experience for thousands of children guided by the principles of fun, discovery, friendship, values and safety.

Staten Island Skating Pavilion 3080 Arthur Kill Road Staten Island, NY 10309 718-948-4800 Sarah Tirro sarahtirro@thepavilion.org thepavilion.org facebook.com/statenislandskatingpavilion intstagram @ @skatingpavilion Campers, ages 3-8, will have an hour and a half of on-ice instruction and up to one hour of movement/stretch class. Our lessons will physically improve large muscle development and spatial awareness.

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Wagner College Department for Lifelong Learning One Campus Road Staten Island, NY 10301 718-390-3221 lifelong-learning@wagner.edu wagner.edu/lifelong-learning facebook.com/wagnerlifelong instagram.com/wagnerlifelong twitter.com/wagnerlifelong With a wide variety of programs for children and teens, we are committed to providing an enriching, diverse, and nurturing environment that promotes personal, academic and social growth.

YMCA Summer Camps South Shore YMCA Branch 3939 Richmond Ave Staten Island, NY 10312 718-227-3200 afiorica@ymcanyc.org ymcanyc.org/southshore facebook.com/sisouthshorey instagram.com/sisouthshorey twitter.com/SISouthShorey Broadway YMCA Branch 651 Broadway Staten Island, NY 10310 718-981-4933 lrespicio@ymcanyc.org ymcanyc.org/broadway facebook.com/SIBroadwayYMCA instagram.com/sibroadwayymca twitter.com/SIBroadwayY YMCA summer day campers build robots, go on field trips, shoot hoops, learn to swim, and make new friends! Our camps offer half day and full day options.

Young People’s Day Camp of staten island

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Staten Island, NY 10314 718-701-3600 keith@ypdc.com ypdc.com/staten-island-day-camp facebook.com/YoungPeoplesDayCamp instagram.com/ypdc_si Young People’s is the most complete day camp on Staten Island. Since 1972 we have provided children with great summers and memories that last forever. Our staff and counselors are caring and thoughtful.

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Teen Milestones six milestones your teen will experience -- and how you can cope

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This tumultuous time of life is full of firsts— here’s how to roll with some of your child’s big changes.

s your children grow older and progress through the teenage years, there are certain milestones she will meet that aren’t physical. These changes your teen is going through are signs he’s growing up and becoming his own person. Here’s how you can cope with the growing pains of the teenage years.

It seems like only yesterday your child was a baby and you were cooing over his every breakthrough. From first smile to first laugh to first wobbly step, your days were filled with scrapbook-stuffers and Insta-worthy occasions.

Guess what? As your child enters the teen years, she’ll be launching into a period of all-new milestones. No, they’re (mostly) not so cute—no need to pull out that scrapbook again!—but they are important signs that he’s growing up and branching out in healthy new ways. While children develop at their own pace, we asked leading experts to identify some of the leaps forward you might experience soon, and offer advice to help you cope with the challenges they may present.

His Peer Groups Become Preferred Remember the good old days when your child wanted you to accompany her everywhere, and fought with her siblings and even your partner for the right to sit next to you at dinners out? Steel yourself: Your days at the top of the A-list may be numbered.

“One [milestone] I think is common is shifting to your peer group instead of your family as a source of guidance and companionship,” says Rachel Annunziato, Ph.D., an associate professor of clinical psychology at Fordham University in the Bronx.

“That can be hard for us as parents, but it can be a normal part of adolescent development,” Dr. Annunziato says. Teens “are being given more autonomy, and it’s a time when there’s more experimenting. It’s more of a chance to socialize on their own terms.”

Your best response? Give your child some of the space he’s craving. “This is where they are working things out in a way that will be helpful before going into the college environment,” Dr. Annunziato explains. It doesn’t mean you have to retreat entirely—

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“I sometimes call it ‘calendaring backwards,’ where you set up the stuff that’s fixed and you can’t change in the calendar, and then put in the stuff that you want to prioritize,” says Mark Bertin, M.D., a developmental pediatrician in Pleasantville and author of How Children Thrive and Mindful Parenting for ADHD. She Takes Control of Her Social Calendar It can be a little distressing when your child’s social plans no longer include you. But if you’re at least consulted, you’re better off than many parents! That’s because the day may come when your kid makes plans for herself without asking your permission at all. In part, your child has become his own social director because he’s developing a better sense of time management. But for you it can be “very fear-inducing,” Dr. Annunziato says, especially if your child’s plans involve new friends you haven’t met yet.

Your greatest ally, she says, is social media; thanks to it you may have more of an opportunity to get to know your kids’ friends’ parents, not to mention the friend herself. Alternatively, you can suggest the kids come over before going out. Don’t be afraid to nix a plan that seems unsafe or involves unsavory people, or a locale or return time that breaks family rules.

Your Every Move Embarasses Him In times past, you could be yourself around your child and his friends. Now doing your victory dance at sports games will send her into a red-faced tizzy. And singing? Don’t even try. Why are you suddenly such a disgrace, no matter what you do?

“That sense of being embarrassed by your parents is kind of exactly what you’d expect from teens. It’s because of the kind of tightrope they’re trying to walk, of staying connected to their parents—which you know is still the goal even though they’re trying to become individuals—while also becoming more and more involved with their peers for support,” Dr. Bertin says. “That sense of embarrassment is probably just a natural reflection of a situation that’s confusing to them. They’re trying to be their own person and that puts them in a situation where they’re still connecting to you and connecting to their social group and trying to find a place that fits for all of that.”

Again, the solution is to give your child some space (and tone down any of your embarrassing behaviors). Of course, adds Dr. Bertin, “know as a parent that there are still going to be times when you need to set a boundary and do something even if it’s embarrassing,” such as being stricter than everyone else’s parents (according to your child).

Real Romance Takes Root Sure, your child may have given a valentine to Jane a few years ago, and then had a crush on another girl the next year. But sometime in your kid’s mid-teens,

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you may start to realize that you’re no longer his main squeeze. “Certainly [there’s] more interest in dating; that will start around then, whether it’s with the opposite sex or the same sex,” Dr. Annunziato says.

While pairing off can stem from genuine interest, it can also be a result of dating pressure.

How do you help your child resist the urge to follow the crowd in forming couples? “To the extent you can, keep communication open,” Dr. Annunziato recommends. Let your child know she can always come to you for guidance. As for when to allow your child to date, Dr. Annunziato says it’s all a matter of individual maturity—make sure he understands what it means, and is prepared for potentially getting hurt.

And set ground rules and stick to them.

She’ll Form Her Own Political and Social Views Your child’s been learning a lot in school, and from you, lately. “Maybe empathy for others is changing and increasing,” Dr. Annunziato says. “This is a time when moral reasoning really amps up and cognitively a lot is happening.” These changes may manifest themselves in strident ways: Your child could proclaim that meat is murder or argue with your politics heatedly.

This is a positive transformation, Dr. Annunziato says. “It’s great to foster teens’ expression...to teach them how to respectfully disagree,” she explains.

Acknowledge your teen’s opinions, and accommodate his wishes whenever possible without necessarily backing off of your viewpoints.

He Starts Planning for the Future No one’s saying your child didn’t plot out her future when she was younger. Perhaps she planned on being a rock star, but now her dreams may come down to earth and start taking on a more realistic slant—she may say she wants to become a physician or a mechanical engineer. Teens “begin to become more goal oriented,” Dr. Annunziato says. “I think that it’s something that I am seeing even younger, and it lasts into the college years.” As teens’ sense of time becomes refined and their cognitive skills develop, planning for the future seems more doable.

“If someone is showing an interest in [their future], run with it, make sure their plans make sense, let them take the lead if they’re showing maturity in that way,” Dr. Bertin says. But not all kids will be laser-focused on their life after school, he cautions.” And don’t be disappointed if your child’s desire ultimately peters out: “A lot of us are a lot different in college than in high school... Things are going to keep changing,” he says—an apt description of the teen years.

By Deborah Skolnik, a graduate of Cornell University, lives in Westchester with her husband and two daughters.

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family C • a • l • e • n • d • a • r Important March Dates March 10 - Daylight Saving Time starts March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day March 20 - Spring Begins March 21 - Purim

Friday, March 1

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Game Day! South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages YMCA Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 11-15

Robotics Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • Ages 8-17

Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Clock Tray Home Depot All Staten Island Locations homedepot.com/workshops 9am • Free • All ages

Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

Pancake Breakfast Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • $5 • All ages

Paper Crafting Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

718-984-6046 2pm • Free • All ages

Kids Club Painted Rock Friends Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $2 • Ages 3+

American Girl Live St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 2pm • Go online for pricing • All ages

Kids Club Painted Rock Friends Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+ Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Target All Staten Island Locations target.com/events 10am • Free • All ages Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5

Family Art Workshop: Eco-Mobiles Staten Island Museum Saint George Greenmarket 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 718-727-1135 212-788-7900 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages 8am • Free • All ages

Saturday, March 2

Wolfe’s Pond Park Nocturnal Hike Wolfe’s Pond Park 420 Cornelia Avenue 718-967-3542 6pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, March 3

Living with Deer Information Session Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Monday, March 4

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 8am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 18 months+

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Baby Playtime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-24 months

2019 Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade Forest Ave & Hart Blvd nyaoh.com 12:30pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Time!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

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Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Tuesday story time (new SI mall location) Barnes & Noble 2655 Richmond Ave. 11am • Free • All ages

LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

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

Baby/Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Story and Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Tuesday, March 5

Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3

Let’s Remember Dr. Seuss West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages

2019 Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday, March 3 • 12:30pm Hart Boulevard & Forest Avenue nyaoh.com The 55th annual Staten Island St. Patrick’s Parade will step off at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, led

by Grand Marshal Jack King, with son Sean King serving as aide to the grand marshal. The parade route begins at Hart Boulevard & Forest Avenue, continuing along Forest Avenue and ending off at Jewett Avenue.

Wednesday, March 6

Staten Island Zoo Cub Club Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 11am • Go online for pricing • All ages Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Friday, March 8

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 Family Association Meeting 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 YMCA- South Shore Let’s Remember Dr. Seuss 3939 Richmond Ave West New Brighton Library 718-227-3200 976 Castleton Avenue 7pm • Free • All ages 718-442-1416 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-4 Thursday, March 7

Greenbelt Peepers 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 • $6 • Ages 2-4 Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Family Playtime New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

International Women’s Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 11-15

Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Saturday, March 9 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 CloseKnit 8am • Free • All ages Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace Compass and Map Reading 718-447-6490 Zimmer Club 2pm • Free • All ages 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 Stem for Kids 9am • Free • Ages 10-17 West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue Kids Club Tulip Time 718-442-1416 Michael’s Craft Store 3:30pm • Free • Ages 6+ All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes Birds of Prey 10am • $2 • Ages 3+ Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue Kids Club Tulip Time 718-984-4636 Michael’s Craft Store 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes Painting for Kids 10am • $5 • Ages 6+ New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane Music & Movement 718-351-2977 New Dorp Library 4pm • Free • Ages 5-12 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5

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Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Time!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Staten Island Women in Science SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Paper Crafting Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

718-984-6046 2pm • Free • All ages

Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Glass House Walk Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 2pm • $15 • All ages

LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12

Turtle Dance Music: Songs that Count West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 4-5

Family Movie West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 2pm • Free • All ages

Into the Wild Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Age3 3-12

SATURday story time (new SI mall location) Barnes & Noble 2655 Richmond Ave. 11am • Free • All ages Weird Science Fair Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 5+ Composting 101 High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Weird Science Fair Saturday, March 9 • 1pm Clay Pit Ponds 2351 Veterans Road W 718-605-3970 x201 nysparks.com Ages 5+. Registration is required.

Test out some funky reactions!

St. Patrick’s Day Musical Celebration SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Sunday, March 10

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Anti-Bully Support Workshop Projectivity 51 Broad Street 646-765-6531 4pm • Free • All ages

Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Tuesday, March 12

FROG Watch USA High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 6:15am • Free • Ages 8+

Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3

Monday, March 11

Jungle Explorers Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 18 months+ Baby Playtime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-24 months

Story and Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 8am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Paper Circuits Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Family Literacy Workshop New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • All ages Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Baby/Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Bilingual Birdies – Spanish Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-6

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, March 13

Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages LegoMania!

West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ St. Patrick’s Day Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-6 EZ Silkscreen New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18

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events & news Anti-Bully Support Workshop Rossville A.M.E. Zion Church 584 Bloomingdale Road 646-765-6531 4pm • Free • All ages Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Family Finger Painting: Pot of Gold South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages Tommy and Tommy Juggling Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Family Association Meeting YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7pm • Free • All ages

Recognizing Women in Mathematics on Pi Day Thursday, March 14 • 4pm Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org Learn about Maryam Mirzakhani, the only woman to win a Fields Medal, which is one of the most prestigious awards in mathematics. Then enjoy a slice of pie from Paulie’s Pizzeria!

Thursday, March 14

Greenbelt Peepers 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 • $6 • Ages 2-4

Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Paper Crafting Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

718-984-6046 2pm • Free • All ages

Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 11-15

Staten Island Legend: Photos & Portraits SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Saturday, March 16

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages

Family Movie West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 2pm • Free • All ages

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Camping and the Outdoors and All About Archery Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • Ages 8-17

Guyon Tavern Benefit Concert Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 7:30pm • $40 • All ages

Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Kids Club Rainbow Bright Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+

St. Patrick’s Craft Hour West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 6+

Kids Club Rainbow Bright Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $2 • Ages 3+

Imagination Station New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12

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

Recognizing Women in Mathematics on Pi Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Staten Island Garden Get Together Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 11am • Free • All ages

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

Friday, March 15

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

Toddler Rhyme & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Native Americans at Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

718-768-9036 12pm • Free • All ages Fairy Houses from Natural Materials Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • $2 • Ages 10+ Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, March 17

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Lucky Pups Pack Hike High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Sea Shanty Session Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages Access Art for All Sunday Art Studio: Romare Bearden Collage Workshop Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 2pm • Free • All ages

Monday, March 18

Toddler Storytime & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

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LIPM Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 18 months+

LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12

Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Teddy & Me Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Toddler Story Time with Police Officers Louise and Tammy Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+

Baby Playtime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-24 months

Parents & Family Substance Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor 7pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, March 19

Toddler Time!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3

Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 Preschool Picassos — Clay Play Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Lucky Pups Pack Hike Sunday, March 17 • 11am High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 sigreenbelt.org Free Join other dog lovers for a “Pack Hike,” a fun and informative way to socialize with your dog, while getting some outdoor exercise.

Approx. 2 miles. All dogs must be on a leash 6 feet or shorter. .

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Story and Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Board Games for Kids West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 6+ Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, March 20

Staten Island Zoo Cub Club Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 11am • Go online for pricing • All ages Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Sensory Family Fun Night SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 5pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Friday, March 22

SI Babywearers West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 12pm • Free • All ages

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

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Babies and Brew West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-5

Art in the Park: Painting from Nature Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 2pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

DIY Sun Catchers Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free (preregister) • Ages 3+

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

Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Family Association Meeting YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7pm • Free • All ages

PAJAMA/MOVIE NIGHT South Shore YMCA 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7pm • $8 • All ages

Thursday, March 21

Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 11-15

Greenbelt Peepers 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 • $6 • Ages 2-4 Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Saturday, March 23

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages Birds of Prey Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • Ages 5-17 Kids Club Gnome Sweet Gnome Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+

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Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free (preregister) • Ages 5-8 Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

What’s the Word?

Staten Island Reading Association Literacy Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages Paper Crafting Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

718-984-6046 2pm • Free • All ages Family Movie West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 2pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, March 24

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Greenbelt Conservation Service Project High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • Ages 14+

Access Art for All Sunday Art Studio: Romare Bearden Collage Workshop Sunday, March 17 • 2pm Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1135 statenislandmuseum.org Teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families will explore the colorful and rhythmic art of Romare Bearden and discover the inspiration behind his brilliant works of collage. Make a masterpiece to take home. Registration required.

Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince Author Event Barnes & Noble 2655 Richmond Avenue 718-355-6033 1pm • Free • Ages 8-12 Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages New Shanghai Circus St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 3pm • Go online for pricing • All ages

Monday, March 25

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 8am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 18 months+

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Story and Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Baby Playtime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-24 months

Family Movie West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Time!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Baby Space!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months LEGOs Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-12 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 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 3+

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, March 27

Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Wednesday STEMDay Stapleton Library 132 Canal St Parents & Family Substance 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Abuse Support Group Christopher’s Reason Recovery Ctr A Beginners Course 521 Arthur Kill Rd, 3rd floor in Magic 7pm • Free • All ages South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road Tuesday, March 26 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W Literacy Inc. 718-967-1976 West New Brighton Library 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 4:15pm • Free • All ages Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Family Association Meeting 718-273-2060 YMCA- South Shore 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7pm • Free • All ages Baby/Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4

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Greenbelt Peepers 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 • $6 • Ages 2-4 Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Women Who Make a Difference West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Ave 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 6+

Around the World Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Friday, March 29

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Ln 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 11-15

Saturday, March 30

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Staten Island Reading Association Literacy Day Saturday, March 23 • 1pm Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org Music, crafts, and one free book per child. Meet authors and enjoy workshops & activities. Grab giveaways while supplies last!

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages Conservation & Environment Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • Ages 10-17 Kid’s Club Eggs-tra Fun Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $2 • Ages 3+ Kids Club Eggs-tra Fun Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $5 • Ages 6+ Sensory Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-10

Music & Movement New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Ages 1-5 Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Art in the Park: Painting from Nature Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 2pm • Free • Ages 5+ Cinema Saturdays!

Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages Family Movie West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 2pm • Free • All ages Michael’s Cause 8th Annual Dinner Dance The Hilton Garden Inn 1100 South Avenue michaelscause.org 7pm • Call for pricing • All ages

Sunday, March 31

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd.

855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Seed Paper Workshop Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-602-5374 1pm • Free • Ages 6+

Upcoming Events Tuesday, April 2

TUESday story time (new SI mall location) Barnes & Noble 2655 Richmond Ave. 11am • Free • All ages

Tot’s Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $6 • Ages 2-4

Wednesday, April 3

Staten Island Zoo Cub Club Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 11am • Go online for pricing • All ages Paint, Stamp & Draw: 2D Art SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Wednesday, April 3

Family Association Meeting YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, April 4

Greenbelt Peepers 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 • $6 • Ages 2-4 Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Sculpt & Shape: 3D Art Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Friday, April 5

Teen Night YMCA- South Shore 3939 Richmond Ave 718-227-3200 7:30pm • Free • Ages 11-15

Saturday, April 6

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages

Saturday, April 6

Community Awareness Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • Ages 5-17

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Preparing for March Madness Springtime Sports Tips for Families

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f you have kids who play sports year-round, March usually comes in like a lion.

Basketball, or maybe bowling, is winding down. Baseball, softball and soccer are revving up. Maybe mix in some flag football. You often find yourself going from one game to another, plus practice, fitting in homework and dinner wherever it works, and sometimes having your child change his or her clothes in the car with the frenetic pace of an Indy crew at a pit stop.

There are lots of options to consider.

Do you need to dress your child for an indoor or outside activity? Dry weather or wet? Warm or cold? March will throw every condition at you, sometimes changing from day to day. And if you have more than one child, the challenge grows exponentially.

How do you get through it? Here are some spring sports tips to help you survive.

For starters, have a well-stocked vehicle trunk. Make your car a sports locker on wheels. Keep your child’s equipment there — soccer balls, baseball gloves, cleats, etc. Make sure you have a jacket or winter coat (at least through April), as well as gloves or mittens and wool caps for every family member. Store a case of water bottles, which will most likely remain more than cold enough.

For the “fans,” keep a blanket — or, better yet, a sleeping bag to be used as a blanket — to drape over you on the really cold days. Have as many canvas folding chairs as you have family members in the car. Bleachers are not available at every location and metal bleachers can be quite cold in frigid weather. In March, temperatures can range from 30 to 70 degrees; and the wind can affect the real feel, especially if the games are at Miller Field.

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LIPM umbrellas and sunscreen. Also, stock sunglasses and a ball cap to keep the sun out of your eyes since the sun sets early in the spring.

One item we acquired during our youngest’s college baseball career in the northeast were a couple of personal pop-up tents (Under the Weather, for example, available at Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon). These convenient tents fit a single chair and will keep parents and grandparents protected from wind, rain and cold. I highly recommend picking up several. They’ve kept us comfortable in many conditions.

Keeping everything in the car will make sure your child and you will be prepared for every weather condition. It’s easier to run to the car to get a sweatshirt if your child is cold than to have to run back home for it.

Spring weather can be tricky in more ways than one, especially when it comes to pop-up thundershowers. Just because you’re experiencing a downpour at home doesn’t mean it’s raining at the field location. Don’t give up on the game being played or practice being held without hearing from the coach, as you run the risk of leaving the team short of players.

Getting your child to games or practices on time can be a challenge, especially if you have more than one child playing more than one sport and you have multiple events scheduled that day. So stay organized. Find parents you can trust to carpool with. And don’t be late to pick up your child. The coach may need to be someplace immediately after practice and shouldn’t have to worry about waiting for you to show up. Make sure you have the coach’s cell phone number and he or she has yours in the event of an emergency.

Keeping track of all the games and practices can be one of your greatest challenges. Trying to wing it will just add anxiety to an already stressful task. It’s important to stay organized.

We always either made, purchased or printed out a calendar with boxes large enough to fill with a listing of who had a game or practice, when it was and where it was. As soon as the game schedules were distributed, the games were entered on the calendar. Practices were filled in as they were announced, and other family commitments, weekdays off from school, etc., were noted on the calendar. We used different color ink depending on which child had the event. This made it easy to see the busiest days at a glance, thus eliminating a lot of the anxiousness. It gave us the feeling that “we got this.”

There will be days when getting everyone where he or she has to be won’t be possible. There will be conflicts and time challenges, traffic and other commitments. Don’t beat yourself up if you are unable to get a child to one of his or her events. You’re only human. Your child’s sports are activities; they are not jobs. They are playing a sport for the fun of it, and watching your children socializing, learning sports and enjoying themselves can be pleasant for you, too.

Finding the time to make or even sit down to eat dinner also takes planning. Preparing meals in advance and being able to just heat them up after practice or before a game is a great time-saver. There will undoubtedly be nights where you will have to settle for takeout. Little League snack stands are convenient, but eating hot dogs, hamburgers or chicken nuggets every night might not be the healthiest habit. Avoiding field food might be easier said than done when game schedules are at full swing, but planning can help make that possible.

There’s no doubt that March with throw you more than a few challenging situations. But if you follow these steps, you can survive the madness.

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uestion: My son is a summer baby who will be 5 this July. I’ve been told to meet with a kindergarten teacher to find out if he’s ready to start school. But I’m also looking down the line to middle and high school, when he may face another set of maturity issues -- something no one can predict, obviously. I’d like to know what the experts think. Do most children with summer birthdays begin kindergarten as 5-year-olds? When is it a good idea to send a child to kindergarten as a 6-year-old?

– Decision Time Answer: The experts are all over the place in answering this question. The highly-regarded National Association for the Education of Young Children says to send children to kindergarten when they meet the age requirement. On the other side, there are books and articles galore about the wisdom of holding children, especially boys, back if they have summer birthdays. And over the years, we have received countless letters endorsing one view or the other because parents have sent or redshirted their children.

Since no one has a crystal ball, we advise

considering: opinions of preschool teachers; children’s relationships with their peers; interest in academic areas, especially reading and math; the age of most of the children in the local kindergarten; and the appropriateness of the kindergarten curriculum for young children.

It also can be helpful to visit the kindergarten that your son will attend and see if it might be appropriate for your child. And do use the school’s readiness checklist or the one on our Dear Teacher website (dearteacher.com) to get more information on your child’s readiness. Finally, remember, you are the one who knows your child best and will make the best decision for him.

Here are some statistics for you: The National Center for Education Statistics reports that academic redshirting occurs at the rate of about 9 percent nationwide among kindergarten-age children. Boys are more likely than girls to be redshirted, and in affluent communities the rate of redshirting can be as high as 20 percent of the students.

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– Athlete’s Mom .

Answer: People used to think that children did better playing the same sport all year starting at a young age. However, today Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors basketball team is changing this model.

You and your son should go online and read one of the many stories about Curry’s approach to youth sports.

Curry feels that children are much healthier at a young age if they play a whole sports buffet, from baseball to soccer with football, tennis and swimming thrown in!

He is becoming the poster child for saner youth sports.

Today in an age of hyper-specialization, this Golden State Warriors star feels that his sports career has benefited from his playing multiple sports until he reached college. Curry reached the pinnacle of his sport by not specializing in one sport. He did the exact opposite, as he not only played basketball but also played football, soccer and baseball.

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as the International Olympic Committee have all supported Curry’s position that children should sample a variety of sports before concentrating on one. There is the danger that focusing on only one sport can lead to overuse injuries as well as burnout. There is also the argument that it can be more fun for children to play several different sports.

Question: I am very proud of my elementary and middle school children’s academic achievements.

They score off the charts on standardized tests. Is this high level of achievement likely to continue when they are adults?

– High Achievers .

Answer: It is highly likely that your children will continue to be high achievers as adults. A Duke University Talent Identification’s Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth (SMPY) found that those who were in the top 0.01 percent for their age on abovegrade-level tests in the 1980s and 1990s grew up to make outstanding accomplishments. They found that 37 percent of these students earned doctorates, 7.5 percent became tenured professors and 9 percent held at least one patent by 40.

This study was a strong validation of earlier SMPY studies that showed that students tested and identified as gifted at an early age generally become high-achieving adults. And interestingly, their quantitative and verbal scores were good predictors of the type of career they were likely to follow.

Similar outcomes were found in the long-running Genetic Studies of Genius by Lewis Terman of Stanford University. The young people in the study were generally successful later in life, and many were rewarded for achievement.

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By Michael Reilly, NYS Assemblyman, previous District 31 Community Education Council President and former New York City Police Department Lieutenant.

n January 1, 2019 I was honored to take office as a member of the New York State Assembly. I now have the honor and privilege of representing the people of the South Shore’s 62nd Assembly District in the Capitol.

As I travel each week up the New York State Thruway towards Exit 23, I continually reflect on this new experience as a state legislator. I have made the trip up the thruway several times over the last decade as an education advocate and member of Community Education Council 31.

Making this drive up to State Street, looking at the Capitol, and now being a part of New York State history is truly humbling.

Each day I walk the streets of Albany to my office in the Legislative Office building, embracing the rich history. From Eagle Street I look beyond the statue of Civil War Union General Philip Sheridan atop his horse and gaze at the towering front steps of the Capitol.

To the right of the Capitol across Washington Avenue stands the New York State Education Department building -- a massive white building with columns that stretch from South Swan Street to Hawk Street. Not far off to the right, down Eagle Street at Pine St., is the Court of Appeals, the highest court in New York State. A white

building with six pillars, representing justice.

As I enter the Capitol I stand in awe, admiring the military museum honoring the rich history and those who have served. As I make my way to the Assembly Chamber on the third floor I stare at the astounding architecture of the building. As I step on the “Million Dollar” staircase, I am overcome with nostalgia. It is inspiring to know that I now serve in the same chamber that Theodore Roosevelt served in as a member of Assembly.

Recently, I had the pleasure of joining our Mid-Island Little League heroes as they met the governor. I must admit I was like a tourist, consumed by the experience. We gathered in the “Red Room,” named for the red drapes and rug that originally adorned the room.

The Red Room originally served as the governor’s office until 1885. The room has been used for ceremonial functions ever since. There is even still a secret door that Franklin Delano Roosevelt had installed, which allowed him to travel privately in his wheel chair out of the public eye.

A humbling experience, indeed.

Read my March column at siparent.com to learn about my legislative work in Albany and find out how a bill gets passed!

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According to the American Psychology Association, 1 in 7 new mothers experience postpartum depression.

That sounds high, but I still think their numbers might be off. Perhaps that’s how many women actually report their feelings to a doctor.

I’m willing to bet many simply suffer in silence.

ith so many of society’s misconceptions about motherhood, it’s easy to see why so many women find themselves adrift in a sea of despair after becoming a parent for the first time. Having a child is a wonderful blessing, but it’s also a tremendous change. Sure, the highs are high and they feel amazing. But the lows? Are so very, very low. And you’ll find that these lows often fill the extra-wide gaps in between the fleeting, infrequent highs of having a newborn For me, the hardest part of becoming a mother was learning to adjust to how shockingly different life becomes after having kids. I got pregnant in my mid-twenties before I was married, and it was very much unplanned. While some women feel they are ready to settle down and start popping out people at that age, I was definitely not one of them.

Before I got pregnant, life was like standing at the top of a skyscraper and peering down at the world below—breathtakingly beautiful, wildly exhilarating, enchantingly romantic. Oh, to be young and carefree, just dreaming all day and playing

all night! Nothing but opportunities at your door and time on your hands.

Until one day you pee on a stick and your life changes forever.

It took me such a long time to adjust to my life being so drastically different after having a child that I never even realized I was depressed. The transition was happening at a snail’s pace and I didn’t know it was actually changing me, like as a person. For years I was just living my life in robot-mode, going through the motions, completely unaware that I was dying inside a little more every day. Feed baby, change diapers, do laundry, make dinner, wait for Daddy to come home, go to sleep, repeat. Repeat and repeat and repeat.

From the very beginning I should have known I was in trouble, because when my son was first handed to me a few hours after my c-section, I didn’t really want to see him. It wasn’t that I didn’t love him or want him. I was exhausted and honestly, I just didn’t know what to do with him. What did I know about babies? I was practically still one myself. That instant connection parents always describe? That immediate gush of

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But the fear and confusion and pain in my head were clouding the feelings in my heart.

I got the hang of the newborn stuff quickly, I think.

A lot faster than I thought I would, at least. There are women coping with such severe postpartum depression that they can’t even care for their children.

Thankfully, that wasn’t me. But the feelings of depression I had were growing over time. Little by little, I was falling deeper into my own sea of despair. And I was unaware that those feelings would culminate after a miscarriage and eventually bring me to a debilitating breaking point. In some ways, that breakdown helped me. It took me to such a low point that I literally had nowhere to go but up.

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Motherhood is hard. Like, crazy hard. Every feeling you experience as a parent is magnified exponentially.

You’re not just tired; you’re exhausted. You’re not just scared; you’re terrified. You’re not just confused; you’re helpless. You’re not just frustrated; you’re at the end of your rope. You’re not just lonely; you’re the last person on earth.

For those of you who are still drifting in your own sea of despair, I can promise that it will get better eventually. I’m living proof of that. Eventually, you will begin to feel more comfortable in your own mommy skin. Someday you will start to realize that, even though the bad feelings are horrible, conversely, the good feelings are great. The love you feel is unconditional. The pride you feel is insurmountable.

The bond you feel is unbreakable.

You might reach that point on your own, if you are fortunate. But if you are truly struggling, talk to a professional, someone with the qualifications to help you heal. Your postpartum depression could very likely could be out of your hands. It might be a difficult thing to bring yourself to do; so don’t do it for you. Do it for your child.

Whatever you do, don’t ever lose track of YOU. I know that seems easier said than done, since becoming a parent takes over every part of your life until you are almost an unrecognizable shell of your former self. But try hard to hold onto as many pieces of yourself as you can, and then use them to make you whole again when you find yourself falling apart.

Because your baby needs you. And you are a lot stronger than you think, mama.

By Jeannine Cintron, a Staten Island mom of two.

Read her blog at HighchairsAndHeadaches.com

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camps

Athletic Edge Sports Center....................5 Art Lab.......................................................38 Big Bird’s Playhouse..........................38, 67 Black Bear Lake Day Camp...........11, 38 Boom FTK..................................................45 Children’s Aid Society– Goodhue Center William Osborn Day Camp....38 FasTracKids...............................................69 Fun Station Day Camp....................19, 38 High Hopes...............................................42 JCC Camp.........................................39, 43 Mill Basin Day Camp.............................65 Notre Dame Academy Camp............38 NYCID Summer Camp...........................38 Pouch Day Camp..................................38 Richmond County Day Camp..............9 Richmond Hill Children’s Center..........38 Richmond County Yacht Club.............38 Small World Preschool...........................39 Spotlight Youth Theatre...........................39 SI Academy Camp...........................39, 41 SI Community Tennis..............................39 SI Day Camp........................................7, 39 SI Jewish Community Center................39 SI Skating Pavilion...................................39 Tumbles of Staten Island........................55 Wagner College......................................39 YMCA Summer Camps...................39, 55 Young People’s Day Camp............17, 39

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Ciao Amici................................................33 Tumbles of Staten Island........................55

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Fun Station................................................27 Grace Foundation Walk & Festival......32 Harvest Cafe............................................46 Rab’s Country Lanes..............................15 Showplace Entertainment Center.......21

Health

A Call Away Footcare..............................2 Dr Lisa Lazzara–Kids Dental...................65 Richmond University Med Center.......57 Salvatore R Indelicato, DMD.................60 Small World Dental.................................45

Performing Arts, Acting and Music

JCC.............................................................31 Music Together of SI................................46 SI Family Music........................................28

restaurants and food

Better Gourmet Health & Kitchen........24 Eggers Ice Cream Parlor.......................22

Retail

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Athletic Edge Sports Center....................5 Ed Perpetua Tennis Academy..............24 Indoor Extreme Sports..............................8 JCC.............................................................31 Master Curry Karate.................................3 North Star Yoga........................................44 Richmond County Yacht Club.............32 SI Community Tennis Center.................28 SI Youth Soccer League.........................29 Trident Aquatics Club.............................69 Unity Games.............................................10

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