March 1, 2013 We are fortunate to have a number of attractions in the Utica-Rome area dedicated to children. The Children's Museum of History, Natural History, Science &Technology at 311 Main Street, dowtown Utica is a great place for kids to discover the wonders of the universe, and this Saturday it's their annual science fair.
September 4, 2012 I remember when I was a kid the means of discipline were--by todays standards--medieval. There was "the belt", having your mouth washed out with soap, no after dinner desert and the uncertainty of what was going to happen "when your father gets home". Today parental discipline has gone through a sea change with an emphasis on having children learn why their actions were inappropriate rather than simply enduring the consequences. Here are some strategies from About.com.
May 11, 2011 Remember back to childhood. All the funny television shows and action packed movies we used to watch. Now, think back to the movies that made us really sad. Which movie, intended for kids, made you sad the most? Well, Time Magazine has found the Top 10 Saddest Kids' Movies.
April 11, 2011 Here's the scene: It's 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. and you are exhausted, but your children still have a lot of energy and refuse to go to bed. What do you do? Bribes? Yup, according to a survey by Munch Bunch children's books, 17 percent of parents have bribed their kids to go to bed.
