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Is Middle School the New High School?
By Sara Harberson See my posts Visit my blog Mom of three. Founder of SaraHarberson.com, which provides personalized advice to college applicants and their families, AdmissionsRevolution.com, a free, on-demand video membership that demystifies college admissions, and...
THE RYE NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS CLUB INVITES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO OUR ANNUAL FALL BARBECUE
Join us for burgers, hot dogs and all the fixings. Beer, wine and soft drinks included, plus toys and entertainment for the children. Advance tickets recommended. Parking is available at the Dearborn Avenue lot. Enter the pavilion from the parking lot, the park or the...
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst – September 14, 15, 16, 2018
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst, now entering its fourth decade, ushers in the fall with the rose garden in bloom and the autumn leaves beginning to change along the majestic Hudson River. 300 artists fill the grounds of the Neo-Gothic Lyndhurst estate offering the first...
2018 JazzFest White Plains
September 12-16, 2018
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY
10 Books You Need To Read In September
From Steve Jobs’ daughter’s memoir to “Crazy Rich Asians” and everything in between, these are this month’s must-read books.
An Interview with the Chief Happiness Officer at EasyKicks
We recently spoke with Dominique Shortell, Chief Happiness Officer for EasyKicks, Nike’s kids sneaker club. Here is what she had to say!
Mom Life just got easier!
Moms — we have some BIG and exciting news to share!
Join SOUL RYEDERS® in the fight against breast cancer by purchasing TieTheTownPink ribbons today!
TieTheTownPink is an awareness campaign organized by SOUL RYEDERS®. Its goal is to adorn Rye, Rye Brook and Rye Neck with symbolic pink ribbons on the morning of October 1st and throughout the month to show our support for community members fighting...
How to Discourage Deer from Eating Your Plants
Over the last few decades deer populations have ballooned in our area, which means that you probably have firsthand experience with the effects—nibbled leaves, bare branches, and headless flowers. Deer also transport ticks, which have the potential to...
International Coastal Cleanup
September 15th, 2018
Harnessing the Power of People to Fight Ocean Trash
Standing Up at Your Desk Could Make You Smarter
We’ve known for a while that sitting for long stretches of every day has myriad health consequences, like a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, that culminate in a higher mortality rate. But now a new study has found that sitting is also bad for your brain. And it might be the case that lots of exercise is not enough to save you if you’re a couch potato the rest of the time.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY GUIDE FALL 2018
SEE OUR LIST!!!
Preparing Children to Begin the School Year
No matter whether a child is excited to return to school or nervous about their first day back, parents can help their children be well-prepared to begin the school year.
7 Science-Backed Things You Must Do to Raise Successful Kids
It’s not what you try once, or what attitudes you hold. It’s what you actually do, every single day.
What Makes a Bully? I Know Because in Middle School I Was One
WHAT MAKES A BULLY? By Ariella Kossin/Your Teen for Parents Girls in middle school try hard to fit in with their peers, while trying to find themselves. At this crucial time, girls learn important social skills like how to hang out with friends and how to politely...
Sammy + Nat with Friends, a baby and child boutique in Rye, New York.
Specializing in clothing for baby – up to size 12 for girls and size 8 for boys. Also, a great spot for baby gifting and birthday toy shopping! They monogram, too!
Dear Parents, It's Time to Let Them Fly the N
Advice for parents with college bound kids.
On-time Vaccination: The Ultimate Babyproofing Plan
Most parents vaccinate their children according to CDC’s recommended immunization schedule, protecting them from 14 potentially serious diseases before their second birthday. For parents who have questions about the schedule or wonder why...
Sports Medicine Insight: Helmet Safety & Concussion
Parents, players and coaches are invited to join Dr. Samuel Taylor for a discussion on helmet safety and concussion in student athletes.
Here’s what parents should tell kids before the school year begins
From Head Start to high school and college, kids need help navigating complex social and safety issues. (Eiko Ojala for The Washington Post) By Robyn Correll The Washington Post August 11 Preparing kids for school takes more than vaccines and backpacks. Bullying and...