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Andrea, a New York City Elementary School Teacher, concurs, “I’m looking forward to continuing to build a sense of community in my class. So much of that was lost for my students in the past few years. Since my small groups tend to stay together year to year, I can’t wait to see students overcoming challenges and celebrating their growth and achievements. I’m also excited for a new music band program at our school! It will give students a much-needed creative outlet!Even NYC DOE Schools Chancellor, David Banks is excited, Chancellor Banks recently shared, “While it’s not quite my first day of school, I am absolutely overjoyed as I prepare to experience my first day of school as NYC Public Schools Chancellor. The past eight months I have spent with NYC’s families, children, and devoted educators have been an honor, a delight, and a privilege. With their partnership, guidance and support we have taken huge strides in transforming our system — from how we teach reading and expanding our Gifted & Talented program, to creating new pathways in digital learning experiences. Imagine what we can do with a whole school year. There is so much to look forward to as we head into September, a bright start to what I know will be a successful school year.” So let’s check off those endless school supply lists and prepare the backpacks, bring on those first-day jitters, pack the mask just in case and welcome a new school year.
Now we know. While remote learning was shaky at first, we know it can work, but many parents are thrilled for their kids to walk through the doors of their school this year. And the teachers are also ready. Gerard Ucelli, art teacher at P.S. 46 on Staten Island, commented,“Sincerealigning our students to inperson learning from last year, I’m excited to emphasize consistency in keeping kids engaged. Art can be an outlet that opens so many doors to kids and I’m striving to be a gatekeeper of opportunities that help them thrive.”
And schools, whether private, charter, Catholic, public, daycares, etc., have demonstrated that students come first and we can get through hard times. After two years, most schools can finally let parents back in the building. One parent who visited her son’s special needs school this summer for the first time said she will never forget seeing the smile on her son’s face when he saw her walk through the door.
By Donna Duarte-LaDD A s we head into a new school year, we’re reminded that many parents, teachers, and particularly our kids have shown resilience and perseverance in the last few (bumpy) school years. Many of us in this world of COVID, monkeypox and now polio (we know, we know) have been cautiously optimistic about the last few school years, which is understandable.Yet,anewschool year is a rite of passage and returning to enjoy these first days of a school year is essential. And parents, our kids, and teachers who were rockstars during lockdown are excited about this school year. Delilah, age 10, is starting middle school this year and shared with New York Family, “I’m excited for new friends and teachers. I missed going on trips and we only went on one last year and none the year before, so I’m really excited to go on more trips.” Go Delilah!
Erica, a pre-k teacher in Syracuse, NY, shared, “I am looking forward to having family volunteers back in the building. The opportunity to deeply engage with our families strengthens bonds within our classroom, school, and district.”
September 2022 | Rockland/Bergen Parent 7 Contact us to register or schedule a private tour admissions@bluerockschool.org or 845-535-3353 BLUE ROCK SCHOOL Where Learning Comes Alive! Independent K-8 School in West Nyack, NY www.bluerockschool.org Learning Together with Wonder Kindergarten Play Day Saturday, October 15, 10am to 12pm Four and five year olds are invited to visit Blue Rock School for a morning of storytelling, crafts, and play while their parents learn about our progressive approach to education infused with the arts, nature, and imagination. Fall Info Session & Campus Tour Saturday, November 19, 10am to 12pm
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You have already heard how vital it is to read to your children every day, but do you know why? You might be surprised to learn that doing so boosts brain development, stimulates language skills, and gives your child an edge once they go off to school.Studies show a correlation between reading and higher scores on standardized tests and better grades in school overall. Strengthen Your Bond Reading does not just happen. Literacy skills need to be nurtured as early as possible; the easiest way is to read aloud to your child. This not only builds a foundation for literacy but gets kids actually to enjoy it, too. Studies show children will develop more positive attitudes towards reading if they experience a close bond with you while reading aloud. Reading aloud also has the following benefits:
• Vocabulary matures and kids acquire new words • Learns about sequencing, space and time, the flow of stories and what comes next
• Improves comprehension and gains a deeper understanding of the world
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• Strengthens and refines language skills and forms more complex sentences Boost Literacy Skills As a parent, you can do a great deal to nurture your child’s literacy development aside from reading books aloud. Here are some other fun activities to build literacy skills
The Nursery Rhyme Effect : Research has found that children who are familiar with nursery rhymes when they enter kindergarten learn to read more easily. With each nursery rhyme, thousands of connections are formed, introducing your child to the patterns of sounds as the brain separates words into syllables and hears similarities between words that rhyme. They not only boost literacy skills, but also increase motor coordination and listening skills. Try fun, familiar finger rhymes such as the Itsy-Bitsy Spider or Five Little Monkeys. Then extend the activity by writing down the rhymes and have your child draw pictures to illustrate the words. Make a Book Together : Have your child make up their own story, and write it down
eachers agree that young children don’t have to know how to read and write before kindergarten, but boosting literacy skills from a young age is highly beneficial. A basic understanding of the relationship between letters, words and reading helps promote school readiness. One way to do this is by reading aloud to your child. Encouraging their early attempts to read and write will unlock a world of information and imagination.
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Art as Reading : The next time your child creates a work of art, whether it’s in the form of a drawing, painting, or even a scribble, as them to tell you about it. Write down what they say and read it back to them. This will demonstrate how words and ideas can be written down and repeated as stories.
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Go Fish : You will need index cards and thick markers. Recite the alphabet together, writing a letter on each card. Make two cards of each letter using large upper-case letters. Deal four cards to each player then put the remaining cards in a pile, face down. Pull one of your cards out, placing it face up on the table and ask your child if they have the match. If they don’t, say “Go Fish” and have them draw a card from the pile. Take turns until all the cards have been matched.
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September 2022 | Rockland/Bergen Parent 9 for them, word for word. Write one sentence per page in capital and lower case letters, so it looks just like the print in a storybook. If they aren’t ready for that, try a more personal approach—themes like “All About Me” or “My Favorite Things” are a big hit with little ones. Ask them questions to get started like, their favorite color, favorite food, who their friends are, who they live with, etc. Then prompt your child to either draw or cut out images from a magazine to illustrate each page. Make sure to write the title and your child’s name on the cover.
Dawn Marie Barhyte is a former early childhood educator & co-director for childcare centers. She is now a freelance writer with over twenty years experience specializing in topics like child development, education, and parenting. Her work has appeared in publications like Hudson Valley Parent and Girls’ Life. She loves to sail, is an avid reader and crafter, and resides in the scenic Hudson Valley, NY with her beloved husband and rescue pup.
Few can argue the benefits of boosting literacy skills during the early years. Even just 10 minutes a day of reading or other literacy-building activities can have a huge impact. It will enhance language development, increase the ability to form more complex sentences, and solidify the understanding of the relationship between words and objects. Reading opens up a whole new world to children as they gaze at the colorful pages of books, so let’s help them get there.
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Turn the Table s: During story time flip the script and have your child “read” their book of choice to you. This will encourage creativity, challenge them to list a sequence of events, and even build their confidence as they realize how much of the story they actually remember.
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After sitting at a desk or in front of the com puter all day, kids need opportunities to move around, according to Kelly Fradin, M.D., a pediatrician in the Bronx. Megan Gallagher, a TED talk speaker, best-selling author, and mental health advocate for teenagers, agrees that the best activities are ones where they are active. “Just getting fresh air and moving their bodies is so good for them,” she says. “After-school activities provide an ideal en vironment in which to nurture social skills and confidence,” says Shawna Stewart, program accounts specialist at MakerState LLC, a STEM enrichment program in Manhattan. “They teach children the value of working as a team to achieve a mutual goal—a skill that will benefit them in their future occupations.” How to Find What Your Kid Loves You want to start them early enough that they have a chance to excel, but also make sure they are old enough to dig in. What age is right? “Any child who goes to school is old enough to begin after-school activities,” says Carole Lieberman, M.D., a psychiatrist and author of Lions and Tigers and Terrorists, Oh My! How to Protect Your Child in a Time of Terror. “[Kids] should begin by grades first, second, or third because the sooner you start enriching them with these activities, the better.”On the other hand, if your kid is not interested in after-school classes- there’s plenty of time for interests to develop.
When it comes to selecting an activity, Dr. Cohen says it’s important to provide a variety of options. For younger kids, a ranking system can help. Make a list of activities your child enjoys that are safe enough to explore, Dr. Lieberman recommends. “Then ask your child to rank them in the order they like best, so that they feel like they have chosen to do this,” she says.
Figuring out your kid’s individual threshold can be tricky. “Start with one after-school activity, then gradually add more as your child seems able to handle a more intense schedule,” Dr. Lieberman suggests. It’s important to make sure your kids don’t lose sight of the things that may be important to your family—academics, family dinners, religious practices, etc. Also, siblings may differ in their activity level. “Every student is different, so there is no magic number of hours that should be devoted to after-school activities,” Dr. Cohen says. Gallagher agrees that after some emotionally challenging years for students, it’s essential that your child feels safe and happy within the program. “Use your intuition to really understand your child’s interests and favorite hobbies,” she says. “As a parent, the best thing you can do is to be present and show up. As well as asking them, ‘How are you feeling?’ instead of ‘How are you Whateverdoing?’” you do choose for your child -we hope with these expert tips that what you pick will be the perfect one for your child.
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“By middle school, if not before, students should be experimenting with a diverse set of after-school endeavors that align with any interests they express,” says Kat Cohen, Ph.D., college admissions counselor and founder of IvyWise, an educational consulting company.
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Owned and operated by an NYScertified elementary teacher, they follow a full NYS pre-K curriculum, and all staff is NYS-licensed/NAFCC accredited facility and CPR and first aid certified. Bright Beginnings offers half-day and full-day pro grams and before and after school care. For school-aged children, they offer coverage when schools are not in session due to holidays, snow days, or other unforeseen circumstances. Bright Beginnings under stands that providing quality childcare & after-school care is a com munity effort. They are available to work with you to help your child thrive in a fun, engaging and safe environment. Some fun after-school activities include crafts, music, homework time, and outdoor play when weather permits. The warm, comfortable atmosphere of Bright Begin nings makes your kids feel like they are at their home away from home. For more information, visit brightbeginningsofrockland.com, email brightbeginningsofrockland@gmail.com, or call 914-420-5785.
ack to school is on the here and parents are planning how they would like this school year to look. Whether you are looking for care for your child while you are at work after the kids finish their school day, or you are looking for classes that provide the kids with extracurricular learning, Rockland has some great choices.Here are the 6 Best Kids Programs and Activities in Rockland! b right beginnings pre-school & daycare 6 Charles Street, New City, NY 2 Mountain View Court, Pomona, NY 914-420-5785, BrightBeginningsofRockland@gmail.com Rockland County fami lies since 2011, Bright Beginnings of Rockland is thrilled to be cel ebrating its eleventh year provid ing quality childcare & aftercare programs! They currently have two great locations in New City & Pomona to meet your preschool, childcare and after-care needs for infants to school-age children.
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Coupe Theatre Studio has been setting the standard for afternoon arts education programs for over 50 missionFrankel,andBroadwayEstablishedyears.byperformerteacherDianeCoupe’sistoprovide the best dance and theater education to Rock land County families at affordable prices. They specialize in teaching students the joys of dance, while learning correct technique along with style and performance quality guaranteeing. Coupe students will stand out at any local or professional audition. Coupe Alumni can be seen on Broadway Jersey Boys, Aladdin, Little shop of Hor rors, A Bronx tale, to name a few, and have traveled all over the world performing in Ballet and Modern dance companies. The studio caters to recreational dancers and pre-professional students, offering classes in all genres of dance and theater. Their professional teaching staff all have a degree in dance education or have had professional performing careers in Ballet Companies (Miami City Ballet Pitts burgh Ballet,) on Broadway (Evita, Victor Victoria, Contact) and at Radio City as the famous Radio City Rockettes. Join us for our 2022 season; whether you are age 3 or 83 we have a class for you, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro and More!
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teaching artists. In this fun, safe & caring environment, students can hone public speaking & teamwork skills, as well as foster talent in singing, dancing, acting & behind the scenes crew experience. In cultivating enthusiasm for the arts at Stage Left, kids gain confidence, self-esteem, communication & social skills, while creating tight-knit bonds within the Stage Left family to last a lifetime. With courses spanning all grade levels, regardless of prior experience, children can blossom & grow in this open and accepting community. In addition to full fall & spring semesters, camp is offered, as well as an audition only big budget Mainstage musical performances each spring, that has been wowing audiences for over two decades.
School of rock orangeburg 135 E. Erie Street, Blauvelt, NY 845-977-0275, orangeburg@schoolofrock.comschoolofrock.com/locations/orangeburg
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Brandon Smith Junior Gold League- starts Sept 17th, Saturdays 1pm for 8 weeks- win a chance to qualify for a spot in the Junior Gold Tournament and scholarships. The next session will be Fridays 5:15pm startingFelixTBT.Festa league - Mondays 4pm -get bused directly from school to New City Bowl. Starts in Oct. Town of Clarkstown Bowling Program- Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Check Clarkstown.gov website for details.
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Special needs bowling league with coaching- Fridays 3:45pm –Starts Sept Jr/Adult16th.league Sunday mornings @ 10:30am starting Sept 11th. When you join a league, you become a VIB member (Very Important Bowler). Join 1 league and bowl for $3.00 a game or join 2 leagues & bowl for FREE when lanes are available. It pays to be a VIB member!
Bringing the joy & experience of live theatre to children is an honor at Stage Left Children’s Theatre. For over 22 years, Stage Left Children’s Theatre has had the pleasure of fulfilling its mission of providing local youth with highquality, theatreartsparticipatoryinnovative,theatretrainingtaughtbyprofessionals&
Tumble-Bee’s goal is to teach gymnastics in a warm, fun environment while building confidence, coordination, gross & fine motor and social skills. The gym offers developmentally ageappropriate obstacles for children aged 10 months-12 years. Classes for children 10 months- 3/3.5 years, include parent participation & new themes every two weeks. For children aged 3.5 to 5 years, classes are independent while parents watch in the waiting room or drop off and follow theme weeks. Children learn gymnastics skills by going through all of the obstacles & apparatus in the gym, including the floor, bars, balance beam, and in-ground trampoline. For gymnasts aged 5 - 12 years, Tumble-Bee utilizes the nationally recognized Fun ‘N Fit Progressive Gymnastics Program. Gymnasts work at their skill level and ability. Every gymnast has a chart on file so instructors can help track completed skills over time and share progress with parents. This recreational, non-competitive program teaches gymnastic skills in tumbling, bars, balance beam, trampoline, vault, mini-trampoline, p-bars, rings, and dance. Tumble-Bee’s energetic staff love working with kids, are highly trained on safety, child development, progres sions, and students with special needs, and are First-Aid/CPR certi fied. Tumble-Bee also offers open gyms, special needs classes, birthday parties, special events, and more. Sign up for your free trial class today!
For more information about leagues or parties please call Alice or Jen at 845-634-4977 or visit their website.
School of Rock is the largest music education company in the world. They teach tens of thousands of students each year around the globe. Its mission is to transform kids’ lives through the music they love to play. They inspire and challenge their students to work hard and provide the Classic Rock framework that makes it fun. The conventional method of music instruction is that you must master musical concepts before you move on to play songs that inspire you. Their approach is different. You start by learning to play and perform the songs that inspire you and through that process, you will develop mastery of music theory with the added benefit of knowing how to play with others. This unique approach helps young musicians find themselves, hone their talents and build the confidence they need in their lives. School of Rock is a safe place for kids to learn, develop friendships, and carve out a niche for themselves in a world where they might never have felt a sense of belonging before. School of Rock Orangeburg teaches Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, and Voice. Call them at 845-977-0275 to schedule your free trial lesson and tour of the school!
6. Beware of “baby trainers”, or experts who recommend schedules without knowing your baby.
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2. Breastfeeding 3. Babywearing, which involves parents carrying their baby in a backpack-like carrier or wrap. This provides close contact between the par ent and the child and also makes it easier for parents to complete daily tasks in a safe way. A study showed that babies who were carried in soft baby carriers, rather than portable infant seats, were more likely to form a secure attach ment to their mothers.
While there are a whole host of benefits that come with Koala Parenting, there are some potential drawbacks. Implementing some of the principles of attachment parenting could be physically and emotionally demanding on parents.Additionally, anecdotal evidence suggests that children may have unpleasant and disrespectful behavior towards their parents and others if they aren’t receiving the attention or closeness that they want at the moment. A recent example of this can be seen when Kim Kardashian’s children interrupted her interview during her appearance on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Many fans and media outlets blamed her adherence to koala parenting for the children’s behavior. But overall, some of the principles of attachment parenting have some benefits, making them worth at least exploring. When researching parenting styles in preparation for a baby, you don’t have to stick to one style religiously. Learn about different styles to find what works best for you and your family.
Research has also indicated that attachment parenting could lead to improvement of language skills, emotional regulation and ability to manage stress later in life.
5. Belief in the language of baby’s cry. Rather than abiding by the “cry it out” method, attachment parenting believes that a baby’s cry is a form of communication expressing a need, rather than considering the cries a form of manipulation and ignoring them.
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Studies have linked co-sleeping with reduced stress reactions in babies, such as lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in infants who slept in the same room as their parents.
Koala parenting comes with many potential benefits. Breastfeeding, one of the principles of attachment parenting, is proven to have many medical and developmental benefits.
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4. Bedding close to baby, better known as co-sleeping. Co-sleeping is another way of forming a stronger bond with your baby, but it’s been a controversial topic over the years. Due to risks associated with co-sleeping (like suffocation and oxygen deprivation), experts recommend sleeping in the same room as your baby, rather than in the same bed.
1. Birth bonding, which consists of forming a strong bond between a baby and their parents by close skin-to-skin contact during their first weeks and months
By Fernanda CaBrera, Kaitlyn riggio & Jeannine Cintron Y ou can love it or hate it, but when big celebrities like Kim Kardashian endorse, well, anything at all, people tend to follow suit. After Kim K shared her fondness for koala parenting recently, the parenting style began gaining traction in the parenthood world. What is koala parenting, you ask? Koala parenting promotes a close attachment between parents and their children from birth. More formally known as attachment parenting, the name koala parenting comes from the idea that parents who practice attachment parenting fre quently hold their child, similar to how mother koalas hold onto their children. The term attachment parenting was originally coined by pediatrician Dr. William Sears. Sears’ research indicated that a close attachment between a parent and child in the child’s early years allows the child to be independent and create strong personal relationships as they get older. Sears’ method of attachment parenting includes seven principles to create an attachment to your baby, colloquially known as the seven Bs: The 7 Principles of Koala Parenting
7. Balance, which involves meeting the parents’ needs adequately as well as the baby’s needs.
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BY SERENA NORR P arenting is hard. We know, understatement of the century. One resource that can help parents out is having reliable, safe, and loving childcare. Childcare comes in forms that fluctuate and evolve as your child ages and your work/home situation adapts. This can be a daycare facility, nursery, a nanny, or an au pair. One thing is for sure, parents today have many flexible options to accommodate their financial and work/home situation and create a fun, engaging, and safe structure for their children.
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mind as facilities are required to have specific state licenses and work with providers/ teachers who have the same.
Au Pair An au pair is another long-term option. Au pairs are typically 18-26 years, come from overseas, and have a legal cultural exchange visa that allows them to live with your family. This usually includes committing to working for 12 months – with the option to extend –that provides consistent care for your kids. It offers older kids a great way to learn about a different culture and language from your au pair. There are specific rules about this type of childcare in the United States. Au pairs must be given a bedroom with a door, a specific salary, and time off. They also have working hours that the U.S. Department of State regulates. They also have to have a driver’s license, complete a criminal background check, 200 hours of childcare experience, and can commit to at least 12 months of work. Some au pairs contracts also include funding from a host family for their college. Regardless of your situation, we hope this article gives you peace of mind in knowing there are so many childcare options. This tends to ebb and flow but no matter what, there are many ways to find loving and safe care for your child.
Part-Time Child Care With the surge of work-from-home and hybrid working conditions, more and more families require part-time daycare or flexible in-home childcare. This flexible option (on both ends) might mean that you only need part-time care at a nursery or daycare when you go into the office or are running home and working solo for a half day to take those Zoom meetings. Part-time caregivers who come to your home can also take your child to nearby storytimes, classes, or playdates you can’t get to during the day. Some may even help with light housekeeping and grocery shopping. Daycare For full-time working parents of little ones, daycare can be an excellent option for your family. They offer interaction with other kids for social development, structured and fun activities, small group care, and provide a consistent routine to your child’s day. Many daycare centers offer infant care starting at six months and can go until your child is in Kindergarten. Daycares also provide a wide range of drop-off and pick-up times for families, starting as early as 7:00 am and going until 7:00 pm. This is a great option for parents who have to commute to work. Daycare centers also offer parents peace of Families
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Nanny Nannies are typically options for families who need longer-term and full-time care. This might be a live-in or live-out option, giving your child (or children) hands-on care. This is a great option for families with the financial means to pay someone a full-time salary and those with a demanding life and work schedule. Nannies typically can also help with light-to-moderate housekeeping, drive or hop on the subway with your kids to activities, give individualized attention to your kids, provide consistency (many nannies become a part of a family), and give your family control over who is caring for your kids. You will have to work on a specific schedule with your nanny and provide days off and vacation time for longer-term hires. Many nannies come from agencies or community boards where you will have access to their references, certifications, and the ability to customize contracts.
This hybrid option combines daycare with flexibility where a small group of families come together to rotate caregiving. Usually led with a facilitator or teacher, the group meets 3-5 times during the week over the course of 3 hours (though the group communally determines the exact time). This structure is typically for preschoolers who might not need a full day of instruction and for parents who have the flexibility to commit and participate.
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by AliSon leighton G et ready: the season for apple picking in Rockland County is upon us!
You can also buy pasture-raised, hormonefree organic meats and local dairy at the farm store, as well as local maple syrup, seasonal flowers, and veggies. It hosts entertaining seasonal events as well, including a Fall Festival every weekend from Labor Day to Halloween and Hardscrabble Cider Live Music and Pizza nights.
Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm 1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights 914-245-5111 Here you’ll find a variety of pick-your-own
Check the farm’s website or call ahead to confirm availability. And don’t forget proper footwear as fields can be muddy or have uneven ground. apple picking in rockland county orchards of concklin 2 S. Mountain Road (off Route 45), Pomona (for GPS use 1010 Route 45, 845-354-0369Pomona)
Keep in mind: Apple seasons are approximate as of the writing of this article since crops are based on weather conditions.
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Pick-your-own apples usually starts mid September, call if you wish to stop by earlier. Not only are you able to come enjoy apple picking, but the orchard also has a farm stand featuring fresh-pressed apple cider and a delicious bakery filled with pies, cookies, and cakes. apple picking in Westchester countyHarvest moon Farm & orchard 130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem 914-485-1210 Pick-your-own apples and pears are available in September and October. And that’s just the start of the fun at this farm and orchard!
If you’re ready to pick your own apples, then check out these farms in Rockland, Westchester, and Orange counties, as well as apple picking in northern NJ. Your family will have a blast picking fresh fruit and checking out the various activities offered at each place, such as petting zoos, corn mazes, or sunflower mazes.
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Take in the beautiful fall foliage as you stroll through these orchards. September and October will be full of apples for picking— and there are pole pickers to borrow for the hard-to-reach spots. Don’t forget to visit the corn maze (maze tickets run about $10 per person; free for children younger than 5 with adult). With the beautiful views surrounding the farm, you’ll love taking the hayride with breathtaking views of the orchards and the surrounding Hudson Valley. And your family will love the farm stand, which sells doughnuts, pies, preserves, honey, flowers, and a variety of farm goods.
Stuart’s Fruit Farm 62 Granite Springs Road, Granite 914-245-2784Springs
September 2022 options, including apples in September and pumpkins in October. Just make sure to call before visiting to confirm the availability of fruit. Picking poles are available to rent to help you reach for the higher apples (there is a rental fee). You can take a hay wagon to that week’s picking orchard, which your children will love! Plus, the three (!) markets—the Farm Market, Country Market, and Bakery—are open daily, 10 am-5 pm. You can take home freshly baked pies, apple cider, apple cider doughnuts, and other treats. Adults will love visiting the winery and the tasting room, and your kids will have a blast in the corn maze, which is open all season. outhouse orchards 139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem 914-277-3188
Apples are sold by the bag and pumpkins by the pound. Parking is always free! This farm allows picnics (don’t forget to take trash with you), and it sells drinks but encourages you to bring your own water. When you’re done picking, stop by the store for homemade ice cream (all berry and fruit flavors are made using their own farm produce), or take home some cider from its cider mill and indulge in the homemade cider doughnuts and pies (available weekends, June- December). Plus, there is also a small farm, and you can visit their animals. apple picking in putnam county Salinger’s orchard 230 Guinea Road, Brewster 845-277-3521 At Salinger’s, you can pick 18 different varieties of apples. Their season kicks off on August 25th and runs until October 30th. They also have a bakery where you can get fresh, homemade pies. apple picking in nJ demarest Farms 244 Werimus Road, Hillsdale 201-666-0472 This farm has it all—pick your own fruit of all varieties, plus a petting zoo, drive-in movie nights, Halloween lights, and more. When you’re done picking, check out the farm store with a bakery, apple cider, flowers, and fresh produce.
Enjoy apple picking, plus a hayride around the orchard. Stuart’s also has a farm stand to buy apple cider donuts and homemade pies, which are made fresh everyday. apple picking in o range county ochs orchard 4 Ochs Lane (off Route 94), Warwick 845-986-1591
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alstede Farms 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester 908-879-7189 The farm has more than 50 different apple varieties, which allows apple picking season to start earlier here than most farms—you can already find some varieties available and more will be ready later in the season. Call in advance or visit the “What Can I Pick Today” portion of the farm’s website to confirm which varieties are ripe for your trip. Check out the corn maze (opening late summer), evergreen maze, and sunflower trail (included with cost of PYO). For an additional cost, you can also cut your own sunflowers! Kids will love the pony rides and the tractor-pulled wagon ride, and you’ll want to come back for the farm’s live music events. It also offers U-Pick for myriad other fruits and veggies, such as blackberries, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, and eggplants! And before you leave, indulge in the treats found at the Farm Store with homemade ice cream, fudge, apple cider doughnuts, and other desserts. Check out all the fun events and family activities the farm offers, including visits with its farm animals, by visiting the website. Oh, and if you’re coming from out of town, it offers a free shuttle service between the Gladstone Train Station and Alstede Farms on weekends and holidays (it requires advanced reservation).
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“The reason behind these symptoms is that our immune systems are working hard to respond to the virus, and as the immune system activates, these symptoms are produced,” Purdy explained. “There have been a few cases in the United States where the rash occurred without the other viraltype symptoms. Other people experience more substantial symptoms such as headache, back pain and swollen lymph nodes.”
What is monkeypox? First, it’s important to know what exactly this virus is. In short, monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. It’s part of the same family of viruses as variola virus—the virus that causes smallpox. It has largely been associated with animal ex posures in Africa. Monkeypox is rarely fatal. How is monkeypox spread? Monkeypox can spread in a variety of ways. It can spread from person-to-person through direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs or body fluids. It also can be spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex, or by touching items (like bedding) that previously touched infectious rash or body fluids, according to the CDC. Pregnant women can spread the virus to their fetus through the placenta.
Having more than one of these lesions is another sign of a monkeypox infection. The lesions can be quite painful and sometimes result in scarring once the person has healed.
n July 23rd, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox virus a global health emergency, the organization’s highest alert level. The announcement was made a day after the first two pediatric cases in the United States were reported. At the time, there were 3,000 Americans who had been infected with the virus. Since this statement from WHO, California, New York and Illinois have declared a state of emergency. And as we were going to print on this article (August 18th) there were 14,115 confirmed cases in the United States; globally, there were 40,399. In the midst of this breaking health news, New York Family spoke with medical experts and put together some important information for parents about what they need to know when it comes to monkeypox and children.
“The pox is a skin lesion that forms a bubble—a pustule—and it’s quite characteristic,” Vermund explained. “Looking at a picture of it, the average person can make a pretty good guess because there aren’t too many things that cause a lesion that looks like that of monkeypox.”
How can the spread of the virus be contained? Although the WHO can not impose mandates on governments, it can make suggestions and recommendations for precautions and ways to help stop the spread of the virus. Some of those recommendations, according to the WHO’s director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, include a coordinated response to stop transmission and protect vulnerable groups.“Although I am declaring a public health emergency of international concern, for the moment this is an outbreak that is concentrated among men who have sex with men, especially those with multiple sexual partners,” Tedros said. “That means that this is an outbreak that can be stopped with the right strategies in the right groups. It’s therefore essential that all countries work closely with communities of men who have sex with men, to design and deliver effective information and services, and to adopt measures that protect the health, human rights and dignity of affected communities.”
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What are the signs and symptoms of monkeypox? The most noticeable sign of a monkeypox infection is the appearance of skin lesions.
Laura Purdy, MD, MBA, a family medicine physician, added that moneypox has symptoms similar to other viruses such as COVID-19 or the flu, especially early on in the course of the illness. These include fatigue, aches, fever, and chills.
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Dr. Sten Vermund, MD, an infectious disease epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health and a professor of pediatrics with the Yale School of Medicine, discussed the importance of observing the virus’ signature lesions. He pointed out that there aren’t too many conditions that cause pox lesions these days, so the process of elimination plays a key role here. In other words, smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980, and chickenpox, which was once a prevalent childhood disease, has plummeted in frequency due to vaccination—all of which makes monkeypox a possible diagnosis.
Who is at greatest risk? While the gay men’s community is most at risk, it’s important to know that anyone can get the virus, regardless of sexual orientation. Monkeypox: What Parents Need to Know
“We can try to prevent it in vulnerable populations with vaccines,” Vermund said. “We have these extraordinary tools. It took us about 16 years before we had the triple antiretroviral combination for HIV. And after 40-plus years we still don’t have a vaccine. But for monkeypox we have a treatment, and we have a vaccine right away. So, we’re in much betterNow,shape.”according to Vermund and other medical experts, it’s a matter of beating logistics challenges to get treatments and vaccines to the people who need them. Should children receive the monkeypox vaccine? No, according to Vermund, who added that the average child has a close to zero risk of getting monkeypox.
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Monkeypox can be treated with antiviral drugs, Vermund said. If you suspect your child has monkeypox or was exposed to someone who may have monkeypox, bring them to a doctor as soon as possible. Prompt treatment can help lessen the severity of the disease. Vaccination for at-risk groups is important, too.
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Walensky added that the children are now doing well. How is monkeypox treated?
“It would be inefficient to focus vaccine coverage for everybody because many people are not at risk,” Vermund said. “You have to have some bridge to an at-risk individual or vulnerable community. Without that, it would be quite inefficient to start vaccinating a lot of people whose risk is extremely low.” What are some preventative measures parents should take to help keep their kids safe? Anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to monkeypox should avoid any skin-to-skin contact with others. Purdy also recommends checking children’s skin for suspicious lesions and keeping them home from school if there are any blisters or cursting.“Being mindful of avoiding contact with the skin lesions will reduce the risk of transmission,” she added. Right now, we don’t really understand exactly how long people are contagious for. We have seen some shedding of viral particles for as many as three weeks after resolution of skin lesions, but whether that correlates with infectivity is unknown.”Withall of this information in mind, parents shouldn’t worry too much or feel stressed about the virus.
During a recent live interview with the Washington Post, Rochelle Walensky, MD, director of the CDC, explained the two reported pediatric cases in more detail.
Children can become infected, too. In fact, just last week, the CDC reported the first two documented cases of monkeypox in children.
“Both of those children are traced back to individuals who come from the men who have sex with men community, the gay men’s community,” Walensky said. “So, when we have seen those cases in children, they have generally been what I call adjacent to the community most at risk.”
“Since it’s not respiratory the way smallpox was, which was much more infectious, I think cause for concern is exceedingly minimal,” Vermund said. where you are unstoppable 9-12 &
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othing says back to school like a laundry list of to-do’s, coupled with the excitement of getting your family back on a regimented schedule. To help ease the back-toschool transition, we’ve got you covered with sure-fire ways to get your family organized and out the door long before that first bell rings!
3. Prep a lunch box system Stash a bin in the fridge and pantry where you can portion out snack pouches of fruit, veggies, chips, crackers, etc. for the week. While the “main course” may be limited to a sandwich or some semblance of leftovers, kids can have full control over what fun snack they choose, as everything is (secretly) pre-approved by you!
5. Get ready the night before With everyone having to get dressed and ready, mornings can get hectic fast! Prep as much as you can the night before, like aiding your kids in picking out their clothing, making sure their favorite shoes don’t have a
4. Designate a homework station Whether you are purchasing new, or grabbing inventory from your home, create a one stop shop for all of the essentials like sharpened pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, etc. If your kids prefer to do their homework at the kitchen table, carve space in a nearby drawer or cabinet for items they’ll need to utilize or reference. If space is limited, a rolling rack can accommodate everything they need, and can be tucked out of sight at a moment’s notice for mealtime or company.
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1. Organize a drop zone Implement kid-level hooks or baskets near your entryway for backpacks, jackets, shoes, and any other item that can come off their little bodies. This will keep your floors clear, while establishing independent routines so you aren’t left picking up the pieces of the after school tornado. This includes designating a spot for water bottles and lunch boxes (if not kept inside their bags), so you can easily detect whether they’ve forgotten their lunch Tupperware before it starts growing another.
2. Address the papers and art work daily Kids come home with a lot of paperwork. And while it’s important to acknowledge their hard work, it’s equally as vital to keep the abundance in check. Clock a few minutes with your kids daily to empty their folders and bags. Finished worksheets or homework can be reviewed and recycled, and current work can go right to their desks or kitchen table for completion. Action papers like permission slips or math tests that need a signature can go to your processing zone or inbox so nothing important slips through the cracks. Special art work or sentimental items can either be displayed, placed in a bin (to evaluate midway or end of the year) or in a portfolio binder where your kids can flip through and admire their art whenever they want. If you’re tech savvy, Artkive can digitize and organize your kids art by age and year, completely freeing you of the piles and guilt!
Streamline your mornings with simple breakfast options that your kids can access themselves, and set specific limits with the electronics in advance to avoid arguments or meltdowns when it’s time to go!
Sketch out times to dedicate to homework, eat ing dinner, playtime, clean up, bath, and bed time. The more kids feel aware and in control, the less they will resist, so plan a routine based on your families needs, and stick to it!
7. Keep (and reference) a family calendar
If you’ve ever gotten your kids ready for school, only to realize it was “Clerical Day” (or another admin-type day off), then you know how important keeping a calendar is. From birthday parties, to school events, to “dress like a pirate” day, there’s more to keep track of then our brains can handle. Whether you prefer paper or digital, keep a calendar accessible so you can easily plug in important events, deadlines, and to-do’s. This keeps everyone’s activities accounted for, and provides a glance of what’s to come so there are no surprises the night before, or even worse, the morning of!
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A few years back- I met Community Builder Marika Frumes at a gathering where we were encouraged to visualize and share what we wanted for our future. Many women at this meet-up were at the start of their careers; most were not mothers. For me, it was a group out of my comfort zone, yet it was what I needed at the time, to recall what it felt like to be aspirational again. As many mothers can attest, dreaming can become lost in the fray of motherhood. The women were all super encouraging and now, fast forward, Marika and I are both in the parenting world and what we visualized for ourselves those years back came to fruition (really!). And we know- with dreams, goals, and aspirations, most understand that some growing pains may be part of the process. When Marika was in the throes of postpar tum, she found that “the rosy, commercial experience of motherhood” didn’t reverberate with who she was. This is where mysha comes in. Founded by Marika, it is the mom group reimagined where a new mother is connected to an intimate community of modern moms and resources that support mothers in their parenting journey. I recently chatted with Marika on mysha and on how banding together a community of mothers came about. How did mysha come to fruition? Despite being a community builder and having many amazing women in my life, I felt quite isolated in my pregnancy experience. I craved a community of other like valued moms who where also going through similar changes. Pregnancy isn’t an on-demand experience and often, we aren’t going through it at the same time as our friends. I would go to workout classes geared towards pregnant women with the sole intention of connecting with other new moms, but everyone would usually leave after the class ended. I didn’t have “my village” and took mat ters into my own hands to create one. The first mysha pod was born when I connected 20 women from my extended network virtu ally via WhatsApp. I facilitated the experience and set some ground rules to ensure the space provided value and little “noise.” Our pod be came a place to share resources, information and support. Naturally, deep friendships were formed and word got out to other moms who wanted to join. I kept creating more pods as moms kept sharing their experiences — and new moms wanted to join. We made mysha “official,” and incorporated it last March. It has grown leaps and bounds since then. How does the community work? After you apply, we start curating your pod by matching you with other moms who are also delivering the same month. We also consider other factors like where you live and your career when creating the pods. While waiting on your pod, you’ll gain immediate access to mysha’s vault of highimpact resources. We’ve personally vetted it all, so no need to spend hours researching. A month before your delivery date, we virtually connect and introduce you to 19 other moms in the same situation as you- say hello to your newEachBFFs.pod is moderated and curated to ensure the mysha experience is high on
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By Cris Pearlstein T is story starts the way most things do these days: with an Amazon order. I purchased Nicole Berrie’s cookbook, because I wanted to go deeper than the squares on her feed or the movements in her Reels. It’s true Body Harmony is a cookbook, but after reading the whole thing cover to cover I understood it was way more than that. It’s a manifesto. A memoir. A declaration. It brings its reader on the journey of self-discovery and intuitive eating that Nicole herself went on, that brought her to where she is today living a high-energy, high-vitality lifestyle. I want that too, I thought, as I tagged recipe after recipe, one sounding more delicious than the next. After tagging, I made a shopping list and headed to Whole Foods, determined to stock my fridge and pantry with a combination of the fruits and vegetables I already often had around, with the Asian condiments and staples prevalent in Nicole’s recipes. The next morning I started small, eating fruit on an empty stomach (one of her easy-to-remember rules). I’m normally a savory breakfast type of person so this was a departure for me, and I have to say it felt good. It was refreshing and bright and left me feeling full without the bloat I commonly get after a big plate of eggs and toast. The next morning, in an effort to listen to my body (one of her guiding philosophies), I made myself the heartier Mama Love smoothie because I felt hungry. It combined almond butter and banana with spinach and spirulina, flavors I would have never thought to mix together. It kept me full until lunch. Later on I tackled her Pink Hummus, made with beets and chickpeas and the juice from an orange. The garlic and spices and lemon juice made it tangy, sweet and savory all at once—plus it felt good to make my own hummus instead of buying one in a plastic container from the store. Less waste makes me happy, as does delicious dips.
NB: Just the other day on our way to camp, we stopped at the store to pick up snacks and food and as we were leaving my son Jude said, “Do other mommies have stores where they can go in and get stuff?” I said, “Some do, but not everyone, so you’re really lucky that you can come in and pick any snack you want anytime.” That was pretty funny. And we were walking down the street earlier in the summer and we passed a bookstore that had my book in the window. Usually I’ll point it out or at Barnes & Noble I’ll be like, “Look!” but they don’t
NB: Wellness to me is how to feel good—and that is extremely individual and extremely personal. It’s not easy to market individualized wellness. What works for me may not work for you and what works for me in August will not work for me in January. It shifts, it ebbs and flows, so really wellness to me is tuning out the external noise and tapping into your intuition to follow what physically, spiritually and emotionally feels good for you. That to me is wellness.
Over the weekend I plan to make a few other recipes from her book, along with setting up my juicer that’s been sitting in its box for months. I’m not vegan or gluten-free, nor do I plan to be, but incorporating some of Nicole’s philosophies about intuitive eating, food combining, and plant-forward cooking just feels right for me right now. My body could use some more energy and I’m also craving some new habits to add to my already health-conscious—but by no means perfectly healthy—life. For the first time I’m just going with what feels good and listening to my core. And I guess that’s all she wants from us anyway.
CP: Let’s talk about wellness then. If you could take that word and strip it from everything it’s come to mean these past five years, what would you say the definition is?
Nicole Berrie, author of Body Harmony, on intuitive eating, nourishing our bodies and the support system that helped her fulfill her dreams
CP: Has there been a moment with your kids recently where something happened and you felt like this is all paying off? That the example you’re setting for them, all this hard work you’re putting in, the time away from them, was there a moment where you thought, “This is why I do this”?
CP: Tell me a little bit about the origin story of your brand, Bonberi. NB: I grew up in a family that celebrated food. My mom is Korean and my dad is an American Russian-Jew so everything revolved around food and I developed a love and joy around it. But that took a bit of a detour when I was in my pre-teens and adolescence. I kind of disconnected with that joy and instead it became this confusion and fear around food, like what it could do to me, how I could restrict it, control it, all those things, and I carried that with me through my teens and 20’s. When I began working in magazines I was really propelled by this go-go-go attitude of New York City, and that life only compounded my fear around food. Plus it was reinforced by my peers, by the world around me, because it was normal to have an issue with food but not to really name it. We were going on these yo-yo cleanses and fad diets. We were peddling these cleanses to women nationwide but we didn’t even have a hold on what made us feel good, so it was kind of like the blind leading the blind. That lifestyle really took a toll on me emotionally, spiritually, and I just hit a wall where I just couldn’t do it anymore. I was really drained and I knew there was a better way, so I became interested in alternative healing and other holistic ways of eating, like veganism.
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I started digging deep. While I was working I would scour online vegan blogs, and find hole-in-the-wall healers, acupuncturists, colon therapists, all these things. I started to uncover this whole underworld of healers that were not mainstream at all.
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NB: Pasta! (laughing)
CP: I feel like that’s everybody’s answer (laughing). NB: Exactly. Or ordering in. Tonight I’m going to order pizza. A lot of time when you’re cooking and you’re surrounded by the food world you just want to order in. I’ve also been really into making these tostadas where I take a corn tortilla and put them in the toaster oven and I add guac, some sauteed zucchini, and hot sauce. I like crunchy things so lately some tostada situation or easy tacos.
September 2022 | Rockland/Bergen Parent 31 care, they just want to go to the kids section. But I didn’t say anything this time and we kept walking. Then Sea yelled, “Look it’s mommy’s book!” and to myself I was like, “That’s cool.”
CP: That’s amazing and must’ve felt so good! As far as your food philosophy goes and being a mom to two young kids, how do you balance that with the hectic, busy lives you lead and the fact that kids are hard to nourish sometimes?
CP: That’s a really good idea. So where are you going to order pizza from?
CP: And what about you? What’s your go-to meal for you and your husband? When you’re fried and burnt out and you can’t think of cooking one more thing.
NB: There’s this vegan and gluten-free place in the West Village called Wild, so I’ll usually do that. But I have a whole Bonberi way of eating the pizza, where I broil it at home making sure it’s really crispy, and then I add a whole box of arugula on it with some sprouts. That’s my go-to.
NB: Definitely always have a stocked fridge when it comes to produce. Kids love the little Persian cucumbers, they’re sweeter, they’re more fun; big carrots, not baby carrots, store them sliced up in ice water to keep them nice and crunchy; definitely leafy greens so you can just pop them in a smoothie. I make pre-made smoothie bags for my freezer. I fill a Stasher bag with a very ripe banana, greens, and mango, put it in the freezer, then just pull it out and add coconut water. And if you’re making lunches I would say don’t over stress it. Always include the healthy thing, but also include one treat to make them feel good about it.
NB: I always say my kids are my biggest teacher because pre-motherhood I thought I was going to recreate the Garden of Eden for my kids and they would be the perfect specimens. And then they were born (laughs), and it was an entirely different situation. My son actually suffers from multiple allergies which had me shift a lot and was really humbling. I saw this great meme on Instagram that said, “Yes I have my raw milk dealer on speed dial, and yes sometimes I can’t deal and I give my kids Chick-fil-A, and yes I’m against big pharma but also…” it just captured the reality of it all.
CP: We have four minutes left on my nonupgraded version of Zoom (laughs) so I have one last question for you. We’re coming up on back-to-school, do you have any tips regarding food, snacks or lunch?
Follow Nicole at @bonberi, @bonberimart Body Harmony is availble at bookstores and online book resources now
This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. To read the story in its entirety visit newyorkfamily.com
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WHen : Sunday, Sept. 11, 10am-5pm WHere: Downtown Nyack, NY, Main St & Broadway, Nyack ageS: All WHat: SeptemberFestCelebratewith live bands, great food, and hundreds of vendors offering unique crafts, jewelry and more! Want to go?: nyackchamber.org845-353-2221, Fall Family Fun day
WHen : Saturday, Sept. 24, 10am-4pm WHere: Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, NY Motherhouse, 496 Western Highway, Blauvelt ageS: All WHat: The perfect way to bring in the fall season with Journey to the new York renaissance Fair in tuxedo Park this month.
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WHen : Saturday, Sept. 10, 10am-3:30pm WHere: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, 25 Cornwall-on-HudsonBoulevard, ageS: 3 and older WHat: Discover the beauty and incredibly unique qualities of butterflies, moths and caterpillars with games, sweep netting, caterpillar enclosure, migration station, a craft, and more. Want to go?: $12; free for children younger than 3. 845534-5506, hhnm.org West Haverstraw Food truck & music Fest
WHen : Saturday, Sept. 10, 11am WHere: Peck’s Pond Park, 130 Samsondale Ave., West Haverstraw ageS: All WHat: Celebrate the end of summer with 12+ food trucks, live music, games and activities for all ages including face painters, air soft shooting gallery, Extrme Bubble Ball, Grand Prix RM racing, craft vendors and more! Want to go?: megabiteevents.com
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Want to go?: Admission is free. Prices vary for goods and games. fallfamilyfun.givesmart.com845-359-5600, new york renaissance WHFaireen : Aug. 27- Oct. 9, Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day, 10am-7pm WHere: Renaissance Faire, Tuxedo Park, 600 NY-17A, Tuxedo Park ageS: All WHat: Travel back in time to cheer for your favorite knight at the Joust Tournament, meet Robin Hood and his Merry Band, see amazing acrobats, magical fairies, swashbuckling pirates, and more!
WHen : Sept. 7-11, 10am-4pm WHere: PlaylandChildren’sWestchesterMuseum,100Parkway,Rye ageS: All WHat: Welcome back the 5 day museum week with art, movement, and S.T.E.A.M Activities. Want to go?: $10; free admission for children younger than 1. discoverwcm.org914-421-5050.
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WHen : Saturday, Sept. 17, 10am-5pm WHere: Ridgefield Park, 234 Main Street, Main Street from Cedar Street to Park Street, Ridgefield Park ageS: All WHat: See Main Street transformed into a giant town block party featuring live entertainment, kiddie rides & games, great festival foods & food trucks, and so much more. Want to go?: tickets-331189004227downtown-street-fair-com/e/ridgefield-park-eventbrite.
Want to go?: $35; $30 seniors 62 and older and military; $18 ages 5-12; free for children younger than 5, renfair.com/ny bergen 4th annual bergen Street FestWHen : Sept. 8-11, Thursday and Friday, 4-9pm; Saturday, 11-9pm; Sunday, 11-7pm WHere: Teaneck Armory, 1799 Teaneck Ave., Teaneck ageS: All WHat: This community event brings you the best of NJ’s local cuisine, musicians, craft breweries, and vendors and features exciting activities/ games for kids, a classic car show and so much more. Want to go?: FREE
WHen : Saturday, Sept. 10, 12-4pm WHere: Rye Recreation Park, 281 Midland Avenue, Rye ageS: All WHat: Check out a variety of foods and participate in family fun activities including a Bubble Bus, Rock n Roll Racing Remote Control Cars, face painting, lawn games, live music & more. Want to go?: 914-967-5400, ryeny.gov the great Jack o’ lantern blazeWHen : Sept. 16- Nov. 20, See website for schedule WHere: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson ageS: All WHat: Discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack. Want to go?: Tickets start at $24; free admission for children 2 and younger and members. 914-366-6900, hudsonvalley. org it’s Butterfly day at Hudson Highlands nature museum on s ept. 10. nyack holds its s eptemberfest street Fair on s ept. 11.
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WHen : Saturday, Sept. 17, 11am-7pm WHere: Veterans Memorial Park, 554 Shaler Blvd., Ridgefield ageS: All WHat: Featuring 18 gourmet food trucks, stage with 3 live bands, 50/50, kids zone, vendors & various local businesses, pony rides, petting zoo & a great day of family fun! Want to go?: $5 admission; free admission for children younger than 5, justjerseyfest. com
WHen : Sept. 9-26, MondaysFridays, 7:30pm; Saturdays, 12pm, 3pm and 7pm, Sundays, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm WHere: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus ageS: All WHat: The Circus Vazquez performing artists come from different parts of the world. Bringing magic and joy to people of all ages! Want to go?: $40-$60. 201843-2121, circusvazquez.com apple cider making WHen : Sept. 11- Oct. 23, Sundays, 2pm and 3:30pm WHere: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly ageS: All WHat: Learn about the history of apple cultivation and cider making and experience one of the original ways of making fresh, crisp apple cider! Want to go?: $12; $8 members; $40 member family max 6 participants. 201-5686093, tenaflynaturecenter.org
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