What I know for sure is that every success story started with a dream.   Most of us think that if we do more, we’ll have more so we can do more. The problem is, you can’t hit a moving target, so as you’re doing more, it’s important to know where you’re going in …

by Christina Katz Afterschool Activities      For years, parents have been hearing that kids have too many activities, too much homework, too-heavy backpacks, too much screen time, too much sugar … and on and on.      Personally, I find most parents are intelligent, conscientious, and trying to find a healthy middle ground for everyone …

ArtsROC 1      From first-hand mom experience I have learned ArtsROC is the summer and afterschool program your kid WANTS to attend. The reason being, the activities offered are the ones kids love to do at home — my daughter included — yet in a social setting with fun instructors and lots of room for creative expression.      ArtsROC is a multi-faceted enrichment academy …

by Dr. Amy Jerum, DNP, CPNP-PC,PMHS Dear Dr. Amy: Our kids, ages 12 and 14, are always asking for money! They are supposed to do chores to earn their weekly allowance, but they never do. My wife and I give them everything they ask for, but they always seem to want more. Our daughter just …

Ballet Prestige barre work Performing Arts HOCHSTEIN SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DANCE 50 Plymouth Ave., Rochester (585) 454-4596 , hochstein.org Instruction in music for ages 3 and up. Individual lessons in songwriting, voice, and composition, plus Suzuki and early-start guitar. Dance classes include ballet, hip hop, modern, Spanish, tap, and jazz. BACH TO ROCK 2160 Penfield Road, Penfield (585) 364-3766 , …

by Christina Katz augustine_aranas Getty Images/iStockphoto Back-to-school Checklist 1 A list of school supplies on a blackboard surrounded by some school supplies. There is a backpack, notebook, pen and pencil. There is also an apple.      The back-to-school bell will soon be heard above the sounds of pool splashes.      So that means …