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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...
Play 2 Learn Festival
September 8th, 2018
11:00am – 3:00pm
Halperin Building – Riis Park
Meet Caren
Native to Rye, NY, Caren https://www.northeastmedicalgroup.org/physicians/caren-l-kurtzgoodman.aspx is a pediatrician for Northeast Medical Group Pediatrics Rye Brook. Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in town? I grew up in Rye and...
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
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Strawberry Smash Muffins
These strawberry smash muffins are perfect for on-the-go snacking! They’re quick, easy and delish. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 2⁄3 cups fresh strawberries 2⁄3 cup sugar 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2...
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...
What Screen Time Can Really Do to Kids' Brains
Too much at the worst possible age can have lifetime consequences. Psychology Today Posted Apr 17, 2016 Source: Voyagerix/Shutterstock Screen time is an inescapable reality of modern childhood, with kids of every age spending hours upon hours in front of iPads,...
NYU Makes Tuition Free for All Medical Students
School has raised more than $450 million of its estimated $600 million needed to cover tuition in perpetuity
The Million Mile Challenge Puts The Squeeze on Childhood Cancer
September 1-30, 2018 (but you can start or participate any day throughout the month!)