Hello! Thank you for picking up (585) Kids.
Jane summer 2021
It may be summer, but doesn’t back-to-school preparation begin practically as soon as the last year lets out?
Every new year brings with it feelings of anticipation and excitement but can also cause a lot of anxiety—more so this time around since kids (and parents) may still be dealing with isolation and loneliness, altered social dynamics, and loss of academic footing. But children are, as a rule, resilient beings, and we have myriad tips to help parents help kids come back strong in the new academic year.
All that said, this is the summer issue, and there is plenty of free-time fun to be had. Kids can explore local parks and nature trails, check out Rochester’s new PLAY Walk near the Strong Museum of Play (I’m planning on visiting this one myself—maybe I’ll bring my gown-up kid along), make a pretty windsock, practice some acts of kindness, and tick the boxes on our summer to-do list. It’s all inside. Have a great time!
—Jane Milliman, Publisher
PS) Interested in gardening? Check out our sister publication, Upstate Gardeners’ Journal (upstagardenersjournal.com).
PPS) Love food, drink, culture, and all the adventure our area has to offer? Pick up (585) magazine (585mag.com).