by Myra Beth Haskell Teen Focus Has your teen’s head been in the clouds lately? Maybe it’s spring fever. Although, if your son or daughter is graduating from high school this yearspring, it’s probably the more serious condition called “senioritis.” Many seniors are literally “out to lunch” once spring break concurs. They’ve had enough – …

by Myra Beth Haskell Do people really abide by the adage, “It takes a village to raise a child,” or do most people today feel that they do not want to get involved in someone else’s business? Many parents have been privy to someone else’s teenager engaging in destructive or illicit behavior. Is it appropriate to …

Butterfly Sandwiches Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix 3/4 cup mayonnaise 18 slices white bread 18 fresh baby carrots 36 fresh chive pieces (about 1-1/2 inch long) 36 carrot strips (about 1-1/2 inches long) Sliced pimiento-stuffed olives Yield: 9 …

The Finger Lakes Museum Trail offers wonderful places to take the kids all year long. Making time to check out as many of the Finger Lakes museums that you can now will give you plenty of ideas for rainy days or when friends and family are visiting during the summer months. Finger lakes Boating Museum, …

Ganondagan State Historic Site, Victor Ganondagan Hiking Trail Did you know there are many health benefits to playing outside? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, playing outside allows you and your children to receive Vitamin D through sunlight…but remember, don’t forget the sun-block!  Research has also shown that playing outside can reduce stress. So …

Choosing the Right Child Care Setting for your Child Daycare, and nannies, and au pairs, oh my! There are a myriad of childcare choices available to families today, but figuring out which option is best is no easy task. Parents of young children have a particularly difficult job, because care providers for children under two …