by Laura | Oct 1, 2023 | Features, General Interes, Recipes
Beyond Turkey The cultural mixture of our society has brought new eating habits to the celebration of Thanksgiving. Which dishes from other cultures can accompany the typical turkey and pumpkin pie?Here are some examples: Spain: A delicious tortilla de papas,...
by Laura | Dec 1, 2022 | Features, General Interes, Kids’ World
Sometimes skipping school is nothing more than a day off after not feeling well or being tired after a special occasion. However, sometimes it can mean feelings of anxiety about the school day. Students who experience intense feelings of anxiety around the idea of...
by Laura | May 27, 2022 | Features, General Interes
BY CHRISTINA STONE, LCSWcstonelcsw@gmail.comWebsite >(347) 481-7617 How to Talk to Kids About Ukraine The subject of the war in Ukraine isn’t one most parents are eager to jump into. In general, we like to spare our kids painful and upsetting information....
by Laura | Dec 6, 2021 | Features, General Interes
BY CHRISTINA STONE, LCSW(347) 481-7617cstonelcsw@gmail.com Self-regulation skills are the skills children use to manage feelings, thoughts, and behaviors so they can respond appropriately to life situations. Adults use self-regulation skills as well. For example,...
by Laura | Oct 25, 2021 | Features, General Interes, Health
By Susan R. Eisenstein FIRST STEPS TO HEALStands ready to help survivors of victims of abuse First Steps to Heal, located in Elmsford, New York, provides immediate assistance and emergency shelter to no-income/low-income domestic violence survivors who need to escape...
by Laura | Oct 6, 2021 | Ecology, General Interes
By Nanaz Khosrowshahi Recycle your breast pump! Wondering what to do with your old breast-feeding supplies Instead of storing your breast pump in the attic or basement after your baby has grown, consider donating it. Here is some advice about what you can do:...