Parenting
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Renee Veniskey
Daddy-Daughter Destinations
A dozen daddy-daughter date destinations ... for Father’s Day and every day Read more
Video-chat visits with your grandkids
Over FaceTime and through Skype, to Grandmother’s house we go! Read more
How to Help Your Kids Distinguish Between Fake & Real News Online
How do you make a good decision or form a sound opinion? For most adults, the answer is obvious. Find the best information you can from sources that have proved themselves to be reliable in the past. Read more
Renee Veniskey
Daddy-Daughter Destinations
A dozen daddy-daughter date destinations ... for Father’s Day and every day Read more
Lessons of LOVE, Acceptance & Gender Identity
In Alex Gino’s book George, the main character is a transgender fourth grade girl named Melissa who the rest of the world sees as a boy named George. Dr. Barbara Jean Douglass has some valuable advice about how to talk about gender with kids, Read more
Video-chat visits with your grandkids
Over FaceTime and through Skype, to Grandmother’s house we go! Read more
Caring for the Caretaker
Tips on how to support parents of children with special needs Read more
Babysitters 101
We’ve all suffered through it: Missing out on a party or a wedding because we couldn't find a reliable teenage babysitter. Is there a secret to locating that special someone your children enjoy, you trust, and who is also available on a Saturday... Read more
Creating a Clutter-Free Home
According to a 2012 study conducted by UCLA’s Center for Everyday Lives of Families, families are overwhelmed by our “stuff.” This clutter creates stress for both parents and children, and is a common source of household tension. Read more
Dealing with Grief during a Time of Joy
Holidays have a way of resurrecting grief from difficult happenings. According to the 2011-12 National Survey of Children's Health, nearly half of America's children will have suffered at least one childhood trauma before the age of 18. Read more
The Mother of Invention
My ten-year-old son Brendan agonizes over his Halloween costumes for weeks in advance. This summer, after watching all six Star Wars episodes, he decided to dress up as Darth Vader for Halloween, and started assembling his costume in August. Read more
Saving for Baby
It seems like not that long ago that my main concerns for my son were potty training and preschool. Suddenly, he's in middle school, and time is marching forward faster than I can say, "SATs, anyone?" College costs are marching along, too... Read more
Ways to Connect with Your Kids
As parents, we have been hearing for years about the many benefits of family dinner. Unfortunately, non-traditional work schedules, extra-curricular activities and other necessary obligations make routine family dinners all but impossible for some. Read more
Helping Kids Get Ahead
It is a natural instinct for parents to want to help their children succeed and to give them assistance when they are struggling. It is, however, an entirely different story when it comes to deciding how much extra help to give a child academically. Read more
7 Ways To Teach Goal Setting
We are living in an age of constant interruption. So when it comes to setting and accomplishing goals in the future, kids who learn how to concentrate and focus will have a distinct advantage over those who cannot. Read more
Five Ways to Handle Parent Cliques
Cliques among children typically begin forming between the third, fourth and fifth grades and usually settle in around the sixth grade. But long before kids decide who's in and out, parents may unintentionally influence their kids' social network. Read more
BLACK HERITAGE MONTH 2016, IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF ROCHESTER
Black History is American History
Two well-known Rochesterians have generously shared their perspectives on the significance of black history for all Americans. Read more
Resolutions for the Not-so-perfect Parent
This year, instead of making resolutions about being a better parent, I decided to ponder a few resolutions on how to move past my imperfections and keep going on days I want to quit as a not-so-perfect parent. Read more
How to Teach York Kids Financial Literacy
You teach them the value of hard work and the importance of telling the truth, how to be a loyal friend and a good citizen. But you might be overlooking one of the most important lessons you can teach your children to help ensure they do well in life Read more
What to Consider before Adopting a Family Pet
Before your family goes about adopting a new, four-legged member of the family, local animal shelters say there are several steps to follow to ensure long-term happiness, both for the family and for the pet. Read more
Separation Anxiety:When YOU Need to Let Go
Can you let go? That parents experience separation anxiety is one of those things that is seldom talked about so that the myth of our invulnerability can be maintained. In fact, parents often get it worse than kids. Read more
How to Help Your Kids Distinguish Between Fake & Real News Online
How do you make a good decision or form a sound opinion? For most adults, the answer is obvious. Find the best information you can from sources that have proved themselves to be reliable in the past. Read more
