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Loving these Ideas! Save your cardboard for the kids for endless hours of indoor fun.
Remember when your baby was more interested in the boxes than in the gifts they contained? You can still make use of cardboard boxes for all kinds of play.
Not surprisingly, the dead of winter is tough on many people! We've got some expert tips on the best mood boosters for your family!
Dark moods due to Covid and lockdown can be particularly challenging in the winter, but these tips can help brighten the whole family’s mood.
Rounding up the best #maplesugar tours and events throughout the Hudson Valley! 🍁
It's Maple Sugar season and many local sugar bushes are opening their doors for public events and tours
Cabin fever? Breaking down the 5 C’s to banishing boredom at home.
Kids climbing the walls? Cure cabin fever with these entertaining indoor ideas.
How to help your teen have a better night sleep tonight
The venetian blind people are going to love the recent large-scale study of U.S. teens which shows associations between outdoor, artificial light at night and health outcomes. This is the results of a study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health. NIMH Study finds that outdoor lights ca...
Roller skating, rock walls and more! Where to bring your teen to blow off steam today.
A list of places for teens to have fun indoors
Has anyone been sledding yet this weekend? Share your photos in the comments 📸 and visit https://hvparent.com/skiing-sledding-tubing to find a hill near you!
Enjoy various winter activities with the family at these amazing winter fun spots in Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan and Orange County, NY
This may be the best time to conquer your small home renovation projects!
While this may not be the ideal time to tackle a full gut and renovate project, it may still be possible to do some smaller scale remodeling projects that update and improve your home. Start small and enjoy seeing the fruits of your accomplishments.
It’s not just our teen girls that are suffering from body issues. DYK: Teen boys are at risk for using severe tactics to lose weight or bulk up for sports.
These days with families isolating together, there may be more opportunities to observe your teens and have open conversations about their health without judgement.
When Adams Fairacre Farm does their garden show, I know spring can be far behind. Kids love taking pictures of the creative designs developed by their landscape staff. All stores will have garden showcases. Don't miss them!
Our Spring Garden Shows will kick off on February 26th in our Poughkeepsie and Newburgh stores. 🌷Don't miss our dedicated DIY areas, where you can get ideas and how-to tips from our experts. For more information and to view this year's COVID safety policies, please visit: http://ow.ly/WWtN50DEICE #newburgh #kingston #poughkeepsie #wappinger
2 days of snow can only mean 1 thing...
Snow candy, ice catchers, snow paint and MORE!
Here are 10 creative ways to enjoy your snow day with snow as the main attraction
Feeling burnt out? Let’s talk self care today over a hot cup of delicious coffee.
Find a coffee shop or cafe near you!
https://hvparent.com/hudson-valley-coffee-shops
The Hudson Valley is brimming with eclectic, upscale, casual and family-friendly destinations in every crevice of the Valley. Here we have listed some many of our readers' favorites in Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan and Orange Counties.
Have you been loosening the rules since Covid-19 struck? You aren’t alone! If you find you are starting to let too much slide, here’s what you can do to find better balance at home.
A mom weighs in on her personal journey to strike a balance between easygoing and lovingly strict during the pandemic.
It’s one of our favorite things to do in March here in the Hudson Valley!
#maplesugar
It's Maple Sugar season and many local sugar bushes are opening their doors for public events and tours
Put down the electronics and bring back board games, your family needs it right now more than ever, here’s why:
Even before Covid-19, board games were making a comeback. The article includes age-based suggestions that everyone can enjoy.
Celebrate Black History Month in a meaningful way today and everyday.
Black History Month was created as a way to require the teaching of black history in public schools, so maybe the best way we can celebrate is to learn.
Is it time for your toddler to stop sucking their thumb? Here’s what you can do.
Doctors, dentists and common-sense agree that thumb-sucking in young children is perfectly normal. and will usually stop by age 5. But if your child is starting kindergarten with thumb in mouth, that’s the time to be proactive.
Accurate 😂
Is your district calling snow day and delays or remote learning days when the weather gets bad?
How to talk to your kids about violence.
There are actions that parents can take to help their young children get some age-appropriate understanding of the violence they my hear of or see taking place
Find something fun to do today!
#PresidentsDay
Please note some places may be closed or have different hours due to Covid-19. Make sure you check out the sites before you go.
Family-friendly hot spots for a long winter weekend
An amazing feat.
Here is a video of the entire run of cereal box dominos falling at South School today. 600+ boxes of donated cereal dominos makes for a pretty impressive run! Local food pantries will receive the boxes of cereal following this activity.
Feb. 17th free 2 hour program for K-12. Sign up now.
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Dr. Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works—sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss.
Another round of snow and bitter cold coming this week! Know how to keep the littles safe ⛑
More so than ever, experts are advising outdoor play for children, even in the cold. Article reveals how to do it safely.
We are getting crafty today with these LOVEly crafts for kids!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Make this Valentine's Day one that your kids will never forget by making some awesome crafts!
We don’t know whether to laugh or cry 🤣😭
It’s a great day for hot cocoa ☕️ and ice skating!
Find a rink near you - https://hvparent.com/hv-ice-rinks
Looking for some weekend fun?
Check all the things to do in the #hudsonvalley on our calendar!
https://hvparent.com/calendar/#!/show/?search=labels:csVirtual
Kids photos by a talented photographer
Who is ready to start thinking spring??? If your son or daughter is making their communion this year and you're interested in timeless portraits, please contact me to schedule your session.
Communion Portrait Special : $175 includes (1) 8x10, (2) 5x7 and (3) Jpegs.
This is very moving. Give them grace, it’s hard on the kids too.
I’ve lost a year with my kids battling over school and I’m done.
My seven year old and I were in the midst of our usual asynchronous day battle. I had his writing homework in my hand from school. He’d written several full, well-thought-out sentences.
But he won’t do the same for me, at least not without a fight.
I told him he didn’t have to write about his best day like his teacher asked, he could write about his worst. He could write about whatever he wanted as long as he wrote a few sentences.
He said he’d get in trouble. He said he was doing a bad job in first grade. He was on the brink of tears but didn’t know why.
And it hit me.
Instead of getting frustrated and pushing the assignment, I sat down with him at his desk in his superhero bedroom.
I said “you won’t get in trouble and you can’t fail first grade. In fact, you’re kind of a superhero yourself.”
He sat up in his chair just a little and looked at me with disbelief.
I said, “Do you know that no kids in the history of kids have ever had to do what you’re doing right now? No kids in the history of kids have ever had to do school at home, sitting in their bedroom, watching their teacher on a computer. You and your friends are making history.”
A visible weight lifted from his seven year old shoulders, “What does that mean?”
I told him it means I haven’t given him nearly enough credit for rolling with the punches. I told him how proud I am of him and his friends. That kids this year are doing the impossible and they’re doing a really great job.
I apologized for not saying it sooner and more often. A little tear fell down his cheek.
We’ve thanked everyone from healthcare workers to grocery store employees but we haven’t thanked the kids enough for bearing the burden of what we’ve put on their shoulders this year.
We’ve said kids are resilient, and they are. But they are the real superheroes in this whole scenario for having ZERO say in their lives but doing their best to adjust every day.
We closed his school-issued laptop and spent the rest of the day playing. This was supposed to be temporary and here we are a year later still trying to hold our head above water.
This is our home and I won’t turn it into a battle ground anymore over something we can’t control. Something that no longer makes sense.
Hug your little superheroes today and don’t forget to cut them the slack we’ve given everyone else.
Join me in the trenches at Christine Derengowski, Writer !!
Count birds with your kids. Join people from across the country.
Have you participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count? Starting today 2/12 through Monday 2/15 you can send in submissions of what birds you’re seeing in your backyard. You can log the information on eBird, use Cornell Lab's app called Merlin to help with identification if you’re new to birdwatching, or watch as data rolls in from around the world.
Learn more here: birdcount.org or call us at the Visitor Center if you have questions!
#floraandfaunaFriday #greatbackyardbirdcount #catskills #winterbirding #birdwatching #citizenscience #backyardbirds #feederbirds #ebird
Photo of a House finch by John Benson / Flickr CC
Know where to go for help.
#mentalhealth
The pandemic has affected the mental health of millions of Americans. You are not alone and help can be had by making a phone call
5 ways to help your daughter deal with mean girls
Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by a mean girl. Teach your kid when to stand up for herself and when to walk away.
Open skating.
OPEN SKATE AT THE RINK
UPCOMING OPEN SKATE TIMES:
Thursday, Feb 11 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Friday, Feb 12 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb 13 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb 14 12:00-2:00 p.m.
35 Dodge Road next to the baseball fields
Check website often for open skate days/times...
All conditions are weather permitting - Masks are always required when outdoors if unable to stay physically distant.
FREE
FREE SKATE TIMES BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Book Cove and Sheriff Butch Anderson - We thank you so much for helping our community stay active this winter for FREE!
Donations are gladly accepted and can be given to rink attendant at the door - this helps us continue offering FREE opportunities!
Bring your own skates
Helmets are required
No sticks or pucks allowed on the ice during open skate
Open to residents and non-residents
Want to play hockey? We can make it happen! Rent the rink HERE to schedule your hockey times while we have ice - you can even request the lights for night hockey!
Please be aware it is NEVER OKAY OR SAFE to skate or stand on any open water surfaces at Murrow or Lakeside Park.
Rink Attendant on duty reserves the right to refuse entry onto the ice or limit participation in any way in order to maintain a safe atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Hit the hills this weekend! Snow tubing and other winter fun - https://hvparent.com/skiing-sledding-tubing
Before Children: "Sweet nothings" were whispered gently in my ear.
After children: Requests for cups of water are screamed down the stairs.
And other hilarious then and now’s of a mother’s Valentine’s Day! 🤣
Before babies, Valentine's Day meant a romantic evening out or you and your partner. My how things have changed!
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Cherilyn’s School of Dance BROUGHT IT at the Kid’s Trail today.
The Ossining Engineering Team will let YOU drive their robot. Come down to POUGHKEEPSIE GALLERIA for our STEAM exhibition. We’re here till 4pm!
Congratulations Erin! We will he sending you an email to plan your night at Dutchess Stadium in a Luxury Skybox with dinner and fireworks!! For more giveaways visit hvparent.com/contest-page
June mag was dropped today!! Look at that cover! 😍🔥
Thank you, thank you @poughkeepsie_galleria and all of the amazing kids that decorated birthday cards for us ❤️ They are lovingly decorating our office today! We are gushing over the kind messages and emails today! “Wanted to commend you on a great event at #hvkidventure this weekend. My daughter had a fabulous time and wanted to wear her baker’s cap to school today” -Rachel W. 😍😍😍
When you win, you have to dance it out! Congratulations, Zachery!
Kids baking challenge!
Shootin’ for the stars this summer at campapalooza 2019!
My Kingston Kids Dance Party at Camp-a-palooze
@mykingstonkids is rocking the mall today! 🎶
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Kid’s Trail STEAM event at the @poughkeepsie_galleria last weekend! We had over 100 stamp cards returned to enter the raffle prize which included: 4 admission tickets to the World Awareness Children’s Museum 1 year membership and a free race at @k1speed 4 movie tickets to @regalmovies 5 annual passes to @visitcrayola and a board game from @kirwansgamestore Congratulations!!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Kid’s Trail STEAM event at POUGHKEEPSIE GALLERIA last weekend! We had over 100 stamp cards returned to enter the raffle prize which includes: 4 admission tickets to the World Autism Awareness Day 1 year membership and a free race at K1 Speed 4 movie tickets to Regal Cinemas Galleria Mall 16 5 annual passes to Crayola Experience and a board game from Kirwan's Game Store Congratulations!!
That’s a wrap! Our final performance from Community Children’s Theatre of Dutchess County was awesome! #2018kidstrail
Drone Tech demonstrates their fantastic drone technology!
Such a good time! POUGHKEEPSIE GALLERIA
Anthony Quatrochi Martial Arts!
Amelia Seyssel Music Studio
Ashburn Family Chiropractic
Drone Tech UAS flying!
Our September magazine is here! Can read it online at hvparent.com or grab a free copy while out and about 🎉
Favorite docs skybox winners
Congratulations Jessica! You won 20 tix to @puttinplus New #giveaways going up today! Link in bio 👆
It’s a beautiful day for an air show at the @old_rhinebeck_aerodrome kids weekend! The big show starts at 2!
Back to school giveaway winners
August mag is beautiful 😍
Is your teen eating too much junk? Dr. Janet Sullivan talks about things parents can do to help their teens or tweens deal with weight issues by taking a healthy approach to correct portion sizes. Download your own portion plate guide here: https://hvparent.com/myplateplanner
Come visit us at the food and flix fest!
Who are your teens' biggest role models? Dr. Paul Schwartz has the answer!
Dutchess Arts Camp at The Art Effect has ideas in store for your kids!
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