An autism diagnosis can be overwhelming for parents. That’s what David and Joreen Varecka heard shortly after their son Gavin’s ...
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Why am I hearing so much about RSV and what can I do to keep my child healthy this winter? ...
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It’s not too early to arrange the medical and dental visits your kids will need over the summer break from ...
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“I don’t always want to be known as the kid with a heart transplant,” he said. “I want to be ...
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Pollen and ragweed may not bother us at this time of year, but that doesn’t mean people who live with ...
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We’re wired to focus on the negative or what is missing in our lives. By intentionally focusing daily on what ...
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Holiday decorating may look a little different for you this year. It has taken an interesting turn – not for ...
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Engaging your kids in a health-promoting lifestyle can be a fun way to enjoy time with your family! The more ...
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We sat down (virtually) with Dr. Saba Abaci, medical director for Safety Net Behavioral Health Children Services at Excellus BlueCross ...
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Since March, many of us have adopted the role of stay-at-home parent and teacher, as well as full-time employee. As ...
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Whether your kids are back in the classroom this fall or online learning from home, now is the time to ...
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Mixing chemicals of any kind is very dangerous. Sometimes chemicals are stored in an unmarked bottle or placed in a ...
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Each time I have felt anxious, stressed or just overwhelmed, the answer is a messy drawer or closet away. Organization ...
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Growing up as one of six kids, Sandra Smith of Chenango County always knew she wanted to be a mother ...
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They say it takes roughly 21 days to create a habit. As I write this, my kids and I are ...
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May 5, 2020 is World Asthma Day, when the National Institutes of Health stands with patients, families, advocates, researchers, and ...
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Since Saturday, March 21, 2020 - and every weekend thereafter - Rick Nangreave, of Monroe County, has been painting. He’s ...
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I thought my plan was virtually fail-safe, with only the smallest chance it would not succeed. But on February 21, ...
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For many of us who are now working from home, it can feel kind of crowded. The kids are remote-learning ...
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When Shaquana Divers talked with her teenage daughter about e-cigarettes, she was shocked to learn just how popular they are with ...
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This summer a group of us moms and our teens took a weekend trip to the Ausable Chasm in the ...
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Countless hearts broke earlier this year when dozens of fairies were evicted from their homes in Henrietta’s Tinker Nature Park ...
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As with most holidays, there are favorite (and unusual) stories – and plenty of bloopers. Here are some of our ...
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For many years, my family has not missed the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival. It is a great FREE, community ...
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Parents know there’s a lot to keep up with in the fast-moving world of teens. The latest trends in fashion, ...
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On September 6, 2011, I was introduced to a beautiful new grandson named Owin. All outside appearances indicated that he ...
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Jack J. Stout decided he didn’t like his weight gain and cholesterol numbers. What did he do to get healthy? ...
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Some of my favorite memories as a kid are from Halloween. I remember dressing up as a witch to go ...
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When Nina Hoyte was six months old, she and her then two-year-old brother were placed in foster care.  Young Nina's mom ...
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Welcome to college: don't forget to throw your health out the window and get ready for a stressful ride! Isn't ...
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Baby, it’s hot outside. This summer, we’ve had so many heat waves that kids can barely play outdoors before they ...
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Many of us think of empty nest syndrome as something only parents go through, but the idea of leaving our ...
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Video games like Fortnite are becoming more and more popular by the day. It doesn’t help the fact that they ...
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Do you want to empower kids to be active? The Rochester Triathletes do this through the Rochester Youth Triathlon on ...
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As we approach the Fourth of July, I can’t help but notice the increase in road-side tents, filled to the ...
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I find a reason every year to delay the opening of our backyard pool. I declared last spring, for example, ...
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I’m graduating. I’ve been saying those words a lot lately…mostly in my head. For the past couple of months, it’s ...
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I’d been in the car seven hours with a cranky toddler, fussy first grader, and tired hubby. Even I was out ...
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Sunglasses for kids come in all sorts of fun sizes, shapes and characters. What young kid wouldn’t want police dog ...
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I’ve recently dragged my family on a multitude of wintery adventures. Winter in upstate New York is frigid, endless and ...
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When I was about to become a grandma for the first time, I did many of the typical things prospective ...
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Our family’s unfortunate holiday tradition doesn’t revolve around lavish turkey dinners or cheery family togetherness. ‘Tis the season – instead ...
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According to area health departments, an alarming percentage of children in Herkimer and Oneida counties are not screened for lead ...
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After reading my recent blog post, “4 Tips for Not Driving Your College Kids Crazy Over Thanksgiving Break”, my parents ...
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Every second counts when there’s a fire. Using those seconds wisely to get yourself and your loved ones out could ...
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Playing sports may be a milestone in your child’s life, but it also may be another notch in the worry ...
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My boys know the drill. Every Saturday, on our way to the grocery store, we’d first stop at Chase Farms, ...
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In a previous article, I discussed: Is My Child a Bully? (7 Tips for Parents of Bullies). This article picks ...
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“Mark,” a preschooler, always seemed to be getting in trouble, acting out and having a hard time learning. Turns out, ...
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Returning to school in the fall can be a tricky task for children who suffer from anxiety, autism, developmental disabilities ...
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My 2 ½ year old welds his mouth shut whenever I try to brush his teeth. But there he was ...
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Jaime Anderson is a seasoned “mom of an asthmatic.” She’s dealt with many back-to-school moments since her now 11-year-old son, ...
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I love (LOVE) school supplies. Walking into Office Depot or a Staples store is like a day at the spa ...
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Have you ever stopped at a fresh produce stand and found the perfect healthy recipe to feed your very picky ...
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As a born and bred New Englander, I’m definitely an “ocean beach” snob. Give me waves and salty air over, ...
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THE WORLD OF GLASS When I mentioned to others I was headed to The Corning Museum of Glass, I heard ...
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WE ALL SCREAM FOR... Gelato! This summer, we discovered a small gelato shop that is now my family’s favorite go-to ...
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When I was a kid, my favorite ice cream shop was always the one closest to my house. It was ...
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My husband and I recently ditched the kids with a sitter, fled south down Canandaigua Lake and landed in picturesque ...
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Have you ever wondered whether the owls in Harry Potter could actually carry a Nimbus 2000? Or maybe you just ...
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You want to pack a lunch that you and your kids will actually eat. It might seem tough. But with ...
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"What are you guys waiting for?" That’s the question friends and family would ask every year at my son’s birthday ...
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Reaching the 37th week of pregnancy with both of my boys felt like a big milestone. After heaving my bloated, ...
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Becoming a parent stirs up a lot of fears. Will I be a good caretaker? Who will take care of ...
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Being a teenager and going through high school can be difficult. There are classes to keep up with, sports commitments ...
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My mom always says that my coming home from college during breaks is a blessing and a curse. She loves ...
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Most parents take strong positions against bullying, until THEIR child is accused of being the bully. "Not my child!" they ...
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Many moms are obsessed with the color of their toddler’s poop. But, did you know that the color of your ...
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My toddler began his first apple picking trip by collecting the rotten fruit off the grass, offering them to me ...
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When Jack, 5, saw the aisle full of backpacks, he loved the ones covered with his favorite characters from Paw ...
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As a new mom, I didn’t have the time or energy to search for the best deals on baby stuff ...
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Mothers seem to have an internal clock that ticks down the days and hours until we have to drop off ...
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