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Have you ever received a piece of seemingly junk mail addressed to your underage child that you simply discarded? Next time, dig a little deeper into the content. Why? Because a credit card or loan offer can be a warning sign that your child may be a victim of identity theft. Left undetected, your child […]
Important School Dates April 10 -18 – Spring Recess (including Passover and Good Friday) Public Schools closed Dine Out for Autism Dining Out is much more fun when it’s for a great cause. In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, restaurants throughout the five boroughs and Long Island have designated a portion of sales in April […]
Most parents know that LOL means Laughing Out Loud. You may even know that 420 refers to marijuana. But you may not know that 53X means sex. That worries Brian Bason, CEO at Bark, a new monitoring app. Their website includes a list of popular texting slang terms (tinyurl.com/gqp9tex). For $9.99 a month, they promise to […]
April is Earth Month and a perfect opportunity to discuss the little things that we can do to make a positive impact on our community and the environment. There are several resources available for school communities to help support positive environmental lessons and practices. GrowNYC is just one organization that helps school communities reach that […]
THE 21ST KIDS’ NIGHT ON BROADWAY WILL TAKE PLACE IN NEW YORK CITY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2017. On Kids’ Night on Broadway, young people age 18 and under can see a participating Broadway show for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. The fun also includes great family-friendly restaurant deals, special offers, events and activities. […]
No one really talks about how most pregnancies are not spent being blissfully happy or symptom-free. In fact, you’ve probably heard it a million times: Pregnant women glow. It is something we all want to believe; wouldn’t it be wonderful to be radiant for nine months? The reality of pregnancy is not so glittery or […]
The holidays are the perfect time to get crafty with your family. Get into the holiday spirit with these super cute, super easy projects you can do with children of all ages, then display them in your home for all to see! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR HOLIDAY UPDATES AND MORE! Salt-Dough Christmas Tree […]
Educators and parents are more cognizant today about the various needs of their students and children. The lines between certain learning disabilities and conditions are not always easy to decipher, and this is especially true with a condition known as sensory processing disorder. What is Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory processing disorder (SPD), sometimes referred to […]
When seasons change and temperatures fluctuate, parents sometimes have questions regarding the New York City Department of Education’s outdoor recess policy. Hopefully the following will alleviate some of the confusion about temperature guidelines for outdoor recess: COLD WEATHER Several years ago, school personnel were advised to keep children inside when the outside temperature dropped below […]
Counting down the hours until the new year can be exciting, as the world anxiously anticipates the adventures in store for the months ahead. Celebrating the new year dates back thousands of years to the ancient Babylonians, who celebrated a new year come the first full moon after the spring equinox. The new year is […]
