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4 • Editor’s Note

6 • Family Faces Parents learned an alarming mark on their babies was no big deal.

8 • Family Matters New dads go through a transformation, too.

12 • Atypical Family Each child reaches milestones in his or her own good time.

14 • Been There self-compassion is crucial for first-time mothers.

18 • Postpartum A few surprising effects of pregnancy on a woman’s body.

20 • Recipe Doctor Pregnant women need to figure what they can eat—and what they can’t.

22 • The Babywearers A local group makes it easy to hold your child close.

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Becoming a parent for the first time is hard. There are the physical demands of giving birth and caring for a new-

born. There are insecurities about: being a good mom or dad; providing a home with filled with love, laughter and discipline; and paying for the material and educational needs of a child.

You really don’t know what it’s like to be a new parent until you are one. And often other people are not as impressed as you are by the realities of a NICU stay for your newborn, nights interrupted every few hours to feed the baby, or nipples sore from nursing (perhaps the wrong way) a dozen times a day.

All of which is to remind you of the importance of finding your tribe. I write this pretty much every year, for the baby-themed issue of Family Times, but it’s also true at every phase of your parenting life: You need to find “your people.” They are the ones who understand what you’re going through, whether it’s trying to wear a baby, so you’ll have a free hand for some housework (page 22) or coping with the realities of your postpartum body (page 18).

As your children get older, you might want to meet others raising kids with special needs, or mothers who work, or people who are homeschooling, or parents who have adopted a child from China, or people who have sent their children to an ele-mentary school you’re considering.

Whoever it is you need to connect with as a parent, Family Times aims to help—with articles about people like you and calendar listings for support groups in Cen-tral New York. (You can also find additional articles and resources on our website, at www.familytimes.biz.)

If you are expecting a baby or have just added one (or more) to your family: con-gratulations, and welcome to the club!

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Strawberry BabiesHemangiomas are a hiccup, not a hazard

By Tammy DiDomenico

When Sarah Schiffer gave birth to her son, Danny, six years ago, there was nothing amiss. A healthy,

bright-eyed boy, Danny joined big sister Emily (now 7) and Sarah and her husband, Don, in the busy Schiffer home in Camil-lus. A few weeks later, Sarah noticed a strawberry-colored patch of skin forming on the right side of Danny’s face.

“He wasn’t born with it. In fact, I didn’t notice anything until he was about 2 weeks old,” Schiffer, 34, recalls. “At first, I just thought it was the acne that babies some-times get.”

The Schiffers were referred to a pedi-atric dermatologist, who confirmed that Danny had developed a hemangioma: a dense group of blood vessels that can pro-trude from the skin. Hemangiomas typi-cally appear during the first three months of a baby’s life, sometimes growing rapidly in a few short months. By the time the child is a year old, most hemangiomas are as big as they are going to get.

Hemangiomas are common. About 10 percent of all infants develop hemangio-mas and, of those, 60 percent form on the head, neck or face. However, because they can appear suddenly after birth, and grow so quickly, parents can become alarmed by the dark red growths.

“Our family doctor said that there probably wasn’t anything we could do. We took Danny to the dermatologist just to be on the safe side,” Schiffer says. “It was not recommended that we do anything except to just wait it out. The doctor assured us that it wasn’t bothering him at all.”

Danny’s hemangioma eventually grew to about the size of a half-dollar. Yet it was never a concern for him.

“He hardly even noticed it,” Schiffer says. “When he was very little, kids did ask questions once in a while. We would go to the park or something and kids would ask, ‘What’s that?’ But he forgets that he has it because he doesn’t see it. Just recently we were talking about it, and he had no clue where it was.”

Today, Danny’s hemangioma is a fraction of its maximum size and easily missed at quick glance. But the Schiffers still needed their dermatologist’s number. Daughter Callie, now 2, did not devel-op any hemangiomas, but the Schiffers’ fourth child, Bryn, now 9 months old, developed one on the top of her head at around 5 weeks of age.

“Hers wasn’t visible until later. So, I kind of thought we were in the clear,” Schiffer says with a chuckle. “But we weren’t. At first, hers looked like a little port wine stain.”

Bryn’s hemangioma protruded more noticeably than Danny’s had, and because it was located very close to her fontanel, the Schiffers again sought the advice of a specialist.

“This time, we knew what it was, but we took it upon ourselves to see the dermatol-ogist,” Schiffer says. “I also was wondering how best to cover it without hurting her.”

As of June, Bryn’s hemangioma was still growing. But she is in no danger, and her mother has become adept at finding comfy, pretty headbands that draw the eye away from her birthmark. She will contin-ue to see the dermatologist a couple times a year for the foreseeable future.

While both Schiffer children have what are known as strawberry cutaneous hemangiomas, some can grow deep-er under the skin, resembling a raised bruise. Another form—the extracutaneous hemangioma—grows in an infant’s inter-nal organs and are more likely to require treatment. Doctors typically only treat

a cutaneous hemangioma if it disrupts vision, eating or breathing. Like Danny, most children with these birthmarks will see them begin to fade by the time they are 5 years old.

Schiffer says hemangiomas don’t usually bleed a great deal if disturbed or scraped accidentally. “I was told that they act kind of like a sponge when they bleed,” she says. “I am a little concerned about Bryn when she starts moving around more—walking and crawling—because of where hers is. But so far, we’ve been lucky.”

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Doctors are unsure whether hemangiomas are hereditary. Schiffer says that after Danny’s formed, Don’s mother casually mentioned that he had one on his leg when he was a baby. “Don didn’t even remember that he had one,” Schiffer says.

If other parents notice growing marks on their infants, Schiffer advises that the parents get their babies evaluated, and then try to put any concerns aside.

“Hemangiomas are more common than we think. As parents, things like this affect us more than they do our kids,” she says. “We just call them our strawberry babies. Today, we live in a world where people are more accepted for different things. We are all so different, so having a birthmark is not a big deal at all.”

Award-winning writer Tammy DiDomenico lives in DeWitt with her husband and two sons.

The Schiffers: parents sarah and Don with (from left) Danny, Bryn, Callie and Emily. At right, sarah and Bryn.


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Becoming a parent for the first time is amazing. Most parents will tell you it was a pivotal moment, changing them in unexpected

ways. While there is lots of information available for expecting or new mothers, information for first-time fathers can be harder to find. This coupled with the fact that men typically are less likely than women to talk to their friends and seek outside support can leave first-time fathers with a lack of information and peer support.

While fathers don’t have the outward signs of change that pregnancy brings to women, the changes that accompany becoming a father should not be under-estimated. Men share many of the same concerns and fears as women, yet it is less socially acceptable for them to voice their thoughts. Emotional changes and questions are real and profound for new fathers.

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Q: Will I be a good father? I want to do some things differently than my own father but am not sure I’ll measure up.

A: The “will I be a good parent?” con-cern is a common one. It’s also common to review your own childhood when becoming a parent for the first time. This review can be a positive thing as long as those thoughts are communicated to your partner. She is likely having her own review and making her own list. Without discussion, couples can find themselves on parallel tracks, moving in the same direction but with different priorities and expectations. Clashing expectations con-tribute to arguments and tension.

Good communication can help ensure both parents are on the same page. Learn-ing to parent with a “single voice” is an important task requiring compromise for couples with children. Parenting is a learn-ing process that requires time and . Par-ents grow into their roles over time. For those who want some outside guidance, most communities offer parenting classes, and books on parenting are available in local bookstores and libraries.

Q: Will I be able to provide financially for my family?

A: Financial changes and pressures are a huge concern for many fathers. The reality of going from two incomes for two people to one to two incomes for three people can be stressful. If the mother stays home or returns to work part time, the father is likely to feel even more stressed over finances. Budgets tighten and finan-cial priorities shift.

Sticking to an agreed-upon budget is key. Review finances together and make adjustments when needed. It’s important women are sensitive to how men feel about this issue. Comments about lack of money can feel like criticism to a new father.

Q: How will a baby affect my relationship with my wife?

A: New fathers may worry about the effect a baby will have on their relationship with their partner. Some fathers begin to feel left out as pregnancy advances. Mothers have changing bodies, baby show-ers and ultrasounds while an expecting father’s life continues mostly unchanged


during pregnancy. Newborn weeks are often filled with pow-erful mother-infant bonding, adding to a father’s sense of being pushed aside. It is normal for a mother to be completely wrapped up in a new baby. It’s also normal for a new father to feel left out or even jealous.

The newborn stage is fleeting, and things will settle down. Fathers can take a more hands-on approach with their baby’s care to facilitate father-infant bonding. Giving baths, chang-ing diapers and rocking all help bonding. Fathers are in a great position to help their partner maintain a balanced life. Spend-ing time together as a couple, without the baby, is important and it’s often the father who suggests and plans for these times. Time alone helps main-tain the couple bond.

It’s true becoming a father changes you in unexpected ways. Maybe you never gave a thought to chemicals in plastics, what school district you live in or the nutritional benefits of peas vs. bananas. That’s likely to change. New fathers need emotional support from friends and family. Don’t be afraid to seek it out. Be open to learning and growing, maintain good communication with your part-ner, and the role of father will feel like it fits just fine.

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All in Good TimeChildren reach milestones on their own individual schedules By DeBorah Cavanagh

“My second child is so ad-vanced cognitively and physically,” one parent said, “that it is hard to

compare him to my first child with special needs.”

I listened suspiciously from my seat. I was attending an advocacy meeting for parents of children with special needs. My daughter, Amanda, was 4. She has Down syndrome and a host of medical issues that have affected her development. I was pregnant at the time with our second child, Jason.

I had heard similar comments at various venues before. The family with the oldest child that has special needs with a brilliant younger sibling in the same house. How gifted, advanced and precocious little “so and so” was.

How could this be? There were not that many Einsteins in the world, were there? And always in a house where the older child had special needs? I figured these parents were delusional and trying to make themselves feel better.

Then Jason was born. My suspicion turned to understanding.

What became clear was that typical devel-opment is mind-blowing.

When Amanda was born, we bought the book What to Expect the First Year. We thought it would offer us the infant insight we were lacking. We realized having a child with special needs changed our milestone timeline. Still, we wanted to know what the typical world expected for child develop-ment.

Each chapter the list of achievements grew. Each month we saw Amanda falling behind in more areas. We adjusted our expectations regarding her progress. Who cared if she was not making babbling noises at the right month? Who was going to remember if she didn’t walk at 1 year? We closed the book on What to Expect for good.

So her progress became our normal. The term “baby steps” held multiple meanings as we inched toward our Amanda goals.

We learned sign language along with pre-speech skills to promote babbling, baby sounds and eventual speech. Our family room looked like an obstacle course for years while we encouraged her to go from commando crawling, to cruising, to walking. We used clothespins, squish toys, hole punchers, special grips—all in the attempt to develop a proper pencil grasp.

I couldn’t understand why other mothers didn’t stop to marvel every time their typi-cal 3-year-olds went down the slide alone. Didn’t they know the motor planning it took to climb up the ladder? The core strength to hold themselves upright as they went down the chute?

How could they not be in tears at dance class when their little ballerina jumped over the pretend snakes on the floor to learn how to grand jete? Did they com-prehend the coordination it took to have continual forward motion? Not to mention getting both feet off the ground? They seemed more interested in their Starbucks coffees and where to get the best manicure, all while a miracle of movement happened not five feet away.

Once I had Jason I understood: Typical development just happens.

The first time Jason picked up a crayon he used a three-finger grasp. No one had to teach him.

When he was 1, we propped him against the couch, gave him a little push—and off he went. From that moment he was walking.

He climbed. He jumped. He ran. He learned his letters. He spoke in sentences. He tied his shoes.

With Amanda, when a goal was finally achieved, we celebrated our combined effort and marveled at her progress. Her joy was our joy. The happy tears stream-ing down my face in dance class were not for stepping over a rope. They were for the years of pre-walking practice, balance coordination, and bravery it took to get there.

With Jason, if I didn’t watch closely I would miss that he had reached another milestone. He learned by observing. He mastered by trying on his own. It seemed to happen way too fast.

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I am convinced this is why parents of children whose oldest has special needs view their typical younger child as brilliant. These parents know what it takes to achieve each goal. They have, in many cases, worked with their child intensively to hit targets. It seems inconceivable to them that a wee baby or toddler can be successful with next to no parental assistance.

I am also convinced that the parents who only know typical development sometimes take it for granted. How could you not? In many cases it just happens, even when you are not looking.

My children have taken me along different milestone paths. I feel lucky to have experienced two sides of develop-ment. Through exposure knowledge has grown. I’ve learned to be patient, to acknowledge accomplishments, and to not compare children. Maybe these are my parental milestones. I am certainly not exceptional, but I am plugging along, at my own pace.

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After the BabyNew motherhood demands adjustment | By FioNa GriFFiN

When I first had my daughter, I was in shock about the experience of giving birth and completely over-whelmed about how I would take care of my baby and myself from there on out. I felt blindsided by

the challenges I faced as a new mom. I was surprised by feelings of grief and loss surrounding the transition into motherhood, and I wondered why no one had told me it would be like this.

I even felt a little ashamed. Why wasn’t I gliding through the transition into motherhood like everyone else? Although I was hesitant to share what I was going through, I’m glad I opened up to friends and family. Sharing what I was experiencing helped me realize I wasn’t alone, and it got me thinking about what would ease the transition into motherhood.

First, educate yourself about the postpartum experience. There are lots of little details I wish I had known about physically recov-ering from birth and taking care of a newborn. Second, you need to practice self-care. Third, you should develop and use your support network. Finally, it is important to treat yourself with compassion during this challenging transition.

Educate yourself about the postpartum experience. Birthing a baby is a very physical act. I was really surprised how fatigued and sore I was after giving birth. Every mother’s physical experience of labor and birth is different, but it’s a good idea to plan for a few weeks to rest and recuperate. It’s also great to talk with your care provider about the typical course of physical recov-ery. Knowing a bit about what to expect from your body will help you makes plans to care for yourself while you are learning to care for a new baby.

Practice self-care. I remember nursing my newborn around the clock and feeling like I didn’t even have time to eat or use the

bathroom. With the help of family preparing meals—sometimes spoon-feeding me—and being available to hold the baby for a few minutes here and there, I was able to slowly start taking care of myself. But it was really hard. Finding ways to incorporate even momentary rituals of pleasure—like a cup of tea or a bite of choc-olate—can go a long way toward postpartum wellness. Talk with your partner and other family members about how they can help you take care of yourself. Ask friends and family what helped them during the postpartum period. You can even organize your ideas into a postpartum wellness plan that you can refer back to once the baby arrives.

Gather your support network. In the first few days after my daughter was born, I remember thinking that I had traded a pretty easygoing lifestyle for a very demanding new job, and in some moments I even wished I could reverse my decision. I was lucky to have a close friend nearby with whom I felt comfortable sharing these thoughts. Without the reassurance that I wasn’t the only one, I might not have made it through the first few weeks of mother-hood.

It is so important to find people whom you can share honestly with and who can validate what you are feeling without judgment. Knowing you’re not alone and that you’re normal can help get you through even the toughest moments.

Give yourself a little understanding. Perhaps the most important person you need to get support from is yourself. I am the kind of person who really likes to feel like I’m doing things right. Being a mother has forced me to make peace with not knowing all the answers. Finding compassion for myself is an ongoing pro-cess. It may sound simplistic, but talking to myself in a kind and compassionate way has helped me overcome feelings of self-doubt.

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When you find yourself starting to doubt your ability as a mom, try saying something nice. Or consider creating a mantra like, “I am the perfect mother for my baby.”

Becoming a mother is a joyful and profound experience. It can also be lonely, scary and challenging. Take the time before the baby comes to learn about what to expect after the birth; identify supportive family members and friends; and prioritize self-care. Never forget to cultivate love and compassion for yourself along the way. Remember that it will take quite some time to truly feel comfortable and competent as a new mom.

Fiona Griffin is a mother and a mental health counselor in the Syracuse area who specializes in postpartum coaching and counseling. Visit her website at www.fionagriffincounseling.com.

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Body of KnowledgePregnancy changes your physique, sometimes in surprising ways By EilEEn GilliGan

Babies make many lasting contribu-tions to our lives: greater empathy for others, a greater reservoir of love, more laugh lines. But

pregnancy and childbirth also leave lasting marks on women’s bodies, and it’s not always easy to accept these changes.

I asked several mothers about what they experienced once they had babies and how well they adjusted.

“I didn’t know anything about (the changes)—until I got pregnant—and then all my girlfriends who had had babies told me,” says Lisa Glidden, a mother of two in Oswego.

With more than 3.9 million babies born in the United States in 2012, one would think we’d hear more about the long-term effects of pregnancy. These lasting effects can include: weight gain, leaky bladder, weak abdominal muscles, hemorrhoids, stretch marks and bigger feet.

Maria Erdman of Syracuse saw her feet grow from a size 8 to an 8 1/2 with her first child and then to a size 9 with her second. (Personally, I think it’s nature’s way of helping moms keep up with their daugh-ters’ feet, which will probably be bigger than ours, so we can eventually share shoes. Or it’s a plot by the shoe industry.)

Erdman also notes “fab ringlets” in her hair for several years after the birth of her son. As he grew, her ringlets straightened—and now she wants them back.

Some topics, such as postpartum de-pression, do receive serious attention. But other subjects remain relegated to some-what embarrassing stories shared among mothers in quiet asides. Bladder leaking tied to sneezing, coughing or laughter

is not a development one wants to post on Facebook. Vaginal stretching? That may not even make the pages of a family magazine. But they’re serious issues that can contribute to a mixed sense of body image and self-esteem. Enjoyment of sex? While the body may be ready for it after six weeks, many new mothers say it took many more months to get that back.

I developed an odd-sounding burp during my first pregnancy. And it never returned to normal. My son, the result of that first pregnancy, describes it as a high-pitched croaking frog. Thanks, dear. Luckily, I can control it in public. Mostly.

Varicose veins are another topic not bragged about. Some mothers see them as badges of honor, like stretch marks. I attribute one varicose vein as the result of pregnancy; the rest keep coming with age. Several mothers mentioned their loose abdominal muscles. Even after thousands of crunches or sit-ups, some abs just don’t get tight the way they did before stretching to make room for a baby.

Food cravings and aversions are a big topic during pregnancy. Jessica Reeher of Cicero missed her “runny eggs” while pregnant with her daughter Tannella, now 15 months. Sunnyside-up or over-easy eggs are often avoided while pregnant due to the possibility of bacteria in undercooked eggs.

“Since having Tannella, they seem like the most disgusting things ever,” she says.

“And I’m really mad because I liked them so much.”

Breastfeeding is supposed to make the weight “drop off,” right? Not for everyone, notes Glidden, 42, and many other moms. “Maybe it’s an age thing, too, the whole body not coming back.”

“It does make sense that everything has to loosen up to make way for the baby,” Glidden says. But getting it all back in line through exercise and sensible eating is “really a slog,” she says.

Colleen Osterman of Syracuse says that while breastfeeding may help a woman lose weight, “You also eat like a horse because you’re starving all the time.”

Osterman developed melisma, a pregnancy-related skin darkening. Often referred to as “the mask of pregnancy,” it may go away after pregnancy or when not taking birth control pills, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. “On a positive note, she’s perfect,” Osterman says of her 15-month-old daughter, Anna-belle.

Glidden’s advice: “Do your Kegels.” (The Mayo Clinic posts an explanation of and a how-to for the Kegel exercise on its website: mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/womens-health/in-depth/kegel-exercises/art-20045283.) The pelvic-muscle exercise is good for everything.

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Eating While PregnantThings to avoid, things to embrace | By Chris Xaver

So let’s start at the beginning. You’re not “eating for two.” I know. You want that to be the case. But the truth is, just eating your normal

amount will suffice for both you and the baby. What’s important is to make sure you avoid some of the unhealthy substanc-es I wasn’t smart enough to stay away from when I was pregnant in 1987, such as nitrates.

Nitrates are compounds that have been found to cause cancer. And experts don’t know what effect eating foods like sausage, hot dogs, bacon and deli meats (which contain nitrates) can have on our unborn baby. If that isn’t reason enough to stay away, there’s also the risk of listeria. Liste-riosis happens when you eat food contam-inated with listeria bacteria. Aside from making morning sickness feel like a hug, listeriosis can cause you to go into prema-ture delivery and has even been linked to stillbirth.

So, you see why I’m lucky my son has survived 27 years: I certainly didn’t give him the perfect “healthy” start when I gave

up the artificial sweeteners and caffeine in my Diet Coke.

What else should you watch out for? Well, how about staying away from any picnics or potluck dinners. Not because your Aunt Bea doesn’t make the best possible chicken divan, but if her eyesight has started to wane and that chicken is undercooked, you could have issues. Plus, potlucks and picnic food are often left out too long. Two hours is the rule. And that shrinks to 60 minutes when the tempera-ture rises above 90 degrees.

Given you might be facing nausea, the following caution might not even be appealing but now’s the time to avoid all things raw. No sushi, raw oysters, car-paccio, steak tartare and definitely no raw eggs. Maybe you weren’t planning on pulling a Rocky Balboa and downing a raw egg, but I bet you’ve snuck a spoonful or two of cookie dough. Caught you, didn’t I? You can’t do that now if you make your recipe with raw eggs. Pasteurized eggs are the way to go.

And since things like mousse and tiramisu have eggs that could potentially be undercooked, you should avoid eating those unless you make them yourself and use a thermometer to ensure the eggs are cooked to above 140 degrees to avoid salmonella poisoning. Even soft cheeses should be avoided unless they’re made with pasteurized milk. And watch for un-dercooked anything. Burgers especially.

Oh, this pregnancy thing has a lot of rules doesn’t it? And there’s a bit more. If you love swordfish, mackerel and shark you need to be aware of mercury. Cur-rent guidelines say it’s OK to eat up to 12 ounces of seafood a week, but you should be looking toward salmon, cod, catfish and tuna. But not just any tuna. If your prefer-ence is for albacore (white) tuna, doctors say limit yourself to six ounces a week. (And, yes, I am a doctor, but I’m not that kind of doctor, so make sure to check with your obstetrician if you have questions.)

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3/4 cup coconut flour1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot flour1/2 cup almond flour2 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon sea salt1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup raisins4 medium bananas (overripe)3 large eggs1/2 cup coconut milk1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla3 tablespoons chopped pistachios2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together first eight ingre-

dients, coconut flour through raisins. In your mixer or food processor, mix bananas with the wet ingredients until smooth. Stir in the dry ingredients. Do not over-process.

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oughly cleaned. It’s not enough to just rinse them. Toxoplasma is a parasite that lives on produce and can lead to toxoplasmosis. Yup, the very reason we’re not supposed to change the cat litter box while pregnant can also be transmitted by unwashed fruits and veggies. So, don’t just rinse—scrub. I like to use a little brush and baking soda. No soap, because you don’t want that taste on your food. Also, cut off any bruised spots on fruits or raw vegeta-bles, as that old listeria could be hanging out there, too.

By now you’re certainly ready to learn what you can eat. Nuts and bananas are at the top of the list of super foods for pregnancy, along with leafy greens and lean protein. Eggs are also the perfect protein, provided they are cooked thoroughly. Soy (good news for vegetarians), dried cranberries, fiber and calcium-rich foods are encouraged.

And for my recipe, not just for pregnancy, but anytime, I’ve picked out an old favorite, filled with two kinds of nuts and bananas.

Chris Xaver, Ph.D., is a local TV and radio personality with three children and five grandchildren. Her healthy lifestyle show, The Sweet Life, is airing on public television stations nationwide.

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Babywearers

W hen her first child was 1 month old, Faith Rayland taught herself

to carry a baby in a pouch sling by visiting the website TheBabywearer.com.

Now Rayland, who lives in Fayetteville, is mother of three, ages 6 ½ , 4 ½ and 1 ½ years; creator of 39 instructional YouTube videos, available on her channel Babywearing Faith; and vice president of education for the nonprofit Babywearing Internation-al, whose mission is to teach people to carry babies happily and safely, much as La Leche League supports mothers who wish to breastfeed.

These days Babywearing International of Central New York, the local chapter of the group, which started with about 10 members, has more than 40 dues-paying members. Its meetings—the third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon, in retail store Basic Baby’s community room in Shoppingtown—typically have 20 families. Meetings are free to attend, and the group has a library of 60 wraps and carriers, which paid members can borrow for a month at a time.

All wraps and carriers pictured can be found at Basic Baby in Shop-pingtown in DeWitt.

Pippa, age 17 months, is in a Maya Wrap ring sling, worn by her mother, Meghan Davis; they live in Watertown with Pippa’s father. Davis says, “Baby wearing has been helpful to get stuff done.” Pippa, who has Down syn-drome, is not walking and has had to undergo heart surgery. During her recuperation, Davis was able to keep her close by wearing her in a wrap.

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BabywearersBabywearersPaul Feliu holds Lily, age 8 months, in a Maya Wrap ring sling. His wife, Sarah, learned about baby-wearing while at Basic Baby buying cloth diapers. The couple lives on Onondaga Hill with Lily and Paul’s children, Connor, 15, Alex, 14, and Kaelin, 8—who has been known to wear Lily herself. Sarah has eight carriers of different types. “It’s like shoes,” she says. “You don’t wear high heels to run.” Different carri-ers are better for warmer or cooler temperatures, or are more suitable for certain activities.

Sarah, Paul and Lily



Andrea Medici carries Ezekiel, age 18 months, in a Boba soft-structured carrier, which can be worn on the adult’s chest or back. Zeke’s father is from Ghana; the family lives in Lyncourt. Medici has been a babywearer since Zeke was 1 ½ weeks old. “He takes his naps on my back usually,” she says. “I’ll wash dishes, sweep the floor, walk the dog, vacuum.”

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Katie and Daniel

Katie Zawadzki has Daniel, age 2 months, in a Wrapsody wrap. They live in Clay with Zawadzki’s hus-band, and their older children, ages 2 and 4. Zawadzki learned to wrap a baby when a potential babysitter demonstrated with her first child. Now Zawadzki owns about 15 carri-ers. She attends local babywearers group meetings when her full-time job (including some Saturdays) as a pharmacist allows. “There’s a million and one different carries,” she says. “If I’m having trouble (group mem-bers) can help with that.”

BaBywearing the right way

The most important thing about carrying a baby is doing it safely. Here are recommenda-tions from Faith Rayland, a master babywear-ing educator, and Babywearing International’s website (http://bit.ly/1qL2Ogj). No article can cover every situation; ultimately you are responsible for your baby’s well-being, and your own.giVe yOUrSeLF a hanD

Anything you can do with a baby in your arms, you can do more easily with a carrier, once you get the hang of it. However, if you would not do it holding your child—cooking at the stove or driving a car—you should not do it with a baby in a carrier or wrap either.Breathing SPaCe

A baby must always have two fingers of room between his chin and chest. Newborns cannot support their own heads; you must position them so their airway is clear. Keeping the airway free is critical whether the child is in a soft carrier, wrap, car seat or bouncy seat. In addition, never put fabric or anything else over the baby’s face.Car SeatS are FOr CarS

A carrier is not a substitute for a car seat. Babies in vehicles should be strapped into ap-propriate car seats in the back of the vehicle, never on an adult’s lap or in a wrap or carrier.nO BOUnCing

Don’t carry or wear a baby while jumping, running or engaging in any vigorous activity. (Again, if you wouldn’t do it with your baby in your arms, you shouldn’t do it while wearing the baby.) In addition, if it’s something that requires protective gear, you shouldn’t do it while carrying a baby.hOUSewOrK heLP

Wearing your baby is great for doing dishes, laundry, vacuuming or sweeping. A baby car-rier can also allow you to play with your other children while holding your infant. BreaStFeeDing BeneFitS

Babywearing can be helpful when a mother is nursing. Keeping her baby close helps build the supply of breastmilk, and wraps can easily be loosened to allow the mother to nurse.DOn’t DrOP yOUr BaBy

When you’re trying a new wrap or skill, do it kneeling on your bed or with another adult to spot you and catch the baby. (That’s one good reason to attend a Babywearing International meeting.)


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Friday, aug. 1Sundaes on Friday for Teens. 1-2:20 p.m.; also Aug. 22. Teens can eat ice cream sundaes, take part in book discussions and activities, and win prizes. Central Library, Galleries of Syracuse, 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-1900.

Music with Donna B. 2 p.m. Join Donna Butterfield for an interactive music and movement show. Space is limited, so arrive early. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 446-3578.

Frozen Friday. 7 p.m. Fans of all ages can take part in a Frozen sing-along celebration and activi-ties. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 449-2948.

Saturday, aug. 2Cardboard Challenge for Kids. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; also Aug. 16. Kids ages 6-14 can take part in a citywide challenge to make cardboard arcade games. All supplies provided. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 435-5326.

A Day on the Farm. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Working dairy farm welcomes visitors for a day of hay-wag-on tours, agriculture-themed entertainment, free dairy products and a lunch of local foods. Tre-G Farm, 8183 Route 20 (between Watervale Road and Pompey Center Road), Manlius. Free. 424-9485, Ext. 224.

Smart Play. 10:30 a.m-noon; also Aug. 14. Chil-dren age 5 and under can explore a free-play envi-ronment that promotes discovery, creativity and the development of early literacy skills. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374. www.fflib.org.

Gravity Fest. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; also Aug. 3. Athletes on luges, speedboards, and buttboards speed down a road filled with challenging curves and vertical drops. Shuttles from parking area at Stockbridge Valley Central School, 6011 Williams Road, Munnsville. Gravity Fest events take place on East Hill Road, Munnsville. Free. 495-6593. www.munnsvillegravityfest.com.

Reading with Rover. 11 a.m.-noon. Kids ages 6-10 can read to a dog from Paws of CNY in a 10-minute session. Onondaga Free Library, 4840

W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727.

The Little Mermaid. 12:30 p.m. The Magic Circle Children’s Theatre presents an original version of the fairy tale, in which children in the audience help save the Little Mermaid and the Prince from the Seawitch’s spell. Children can dress up as fairy tale characters to enhance their fun. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St., Syracuse. $5. 449-3823.

Learn to Build a Computer. 2 p.m.; Part 2 on Aug. 9. Two-part workshop for teens and adults teaches how to take a PC apart and rebuild it. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syra-cuse. Free. Registration required: 435-1940.

Sciencenter Showtime. 2 p.m.; Saturdays. Each week explore a different topic in an interac-tive show. Sciencenter. 601 First St., Ithaca. Ad-mission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600. www.sciencenter.org.

Kirk Park Family Day. 3-7 p.m. Entertain-ment and activities for the whole family, including performances by the Stan Colella All-Star Band, Five to Life, Wacheva Cultural Arts and more. Kirk Park, South avenue and Onondaga Creek Boulevard entrance, Syracuse. Free. 473-4330.

Captain America Visits. 4 p.m. Dress as your favorite superhero or villain and meet Captain America for a photo opportunity in cel-ebration of 75 years of Marvel Comics. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 449-2948.

Sunday, aug. 3Gravity Fest. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. See Aug. 2 listing.

Bavarianfest. Noon. An event filled with Ger-man food and drink, folk dancing and music. Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, Longbranch Road, Liverpool. Free. 451-7275. www.bavarian clubalmenrausch.org.

Moto-Inventions. 1-2 p.m.; Sundays in August. Tinker with recycled materials and electricity to make moving machines. Sciencenter. 601 First St., Ithaca. Admission: $8/adults; $7/seniors; $6/ages 3-17; free/under 3. (607) 272-0600. www.sciencenter.org.

Make-It-Yourself Mondays. 2:30 p.m.; also Aug. 11 & 18. Each week, kids ages 5-12 can make a different easy project; all materials provided. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.

Monday, aug. 4Dan the Snakeman. 11 a.m. Meet some rep-tiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Solvay Public Library, 615 Woods Road, Solvay. Free. 468-2441. www.solvaylibrary.org.

Teen Get Fit Club. 4-5 p.m.; Mondays through Aug. 18. Personal trainer Joseph Labbate leads teens to improve their fitness with personal assess-ment and goal setting. Paine Branch Library, 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse. Free. 435-5442. Preregis-tration required by email: [email protected].

Elementary Spanish Exploration. 5:45-6:30 p.m.; also Aug. 11, 18 & 25. Children entering kindergarten through grade 5 will be introduced to Spanish language and culture by certified Spanish teacher Amanda Burt. DeWitt Town Hall, 5400 Butternut Dr., East Syracuse. Free. 727-8246.

Yoga for Everyone. 6-7 p.m.; also Aug. 11, 18 & 25. Gentle yoga class. Betts Branch Library, 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 435-1940.

Sleepytime Pre-K Spanish/English Storytime. 5:45-6:30 p.m.; also Aug. 11, 18 & 25. Children may arrive in pajamas and learn about Spanish language and culture with Spanish teacher Amanda Burt. DeWitt Town Hall, 5400 Butternut Dr., East Syracuse. Free. 727-8246.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Cheer the hometown Minor League Baseball team as they face the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on the grass field. This game followed by fireworks. Alli-ance Bank Stadium, 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse. $5-$12. Parking: $5. 474-7833. www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t552

tueSday, aug. 5Storytime. 10 a.m.; also Aug. 12, 19 & 26. Bring a child, ages 1-5, for books, songs, dance and fun. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519.

Mad Scientists. 2 p.m. Make film-canister rockets. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

Craftastic Critters. 4:30-5:30 p.m.; also Aug. 12, 19 & 26. Kids ages 4-10 can drop in to make a different craft each week. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374.

Teen Murder Mystery Night. 6-7:30 p.m. An evening of suspense, mystery and fun. Refresh-ments provided. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. Registration required: 672-3661.

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Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Scran-ton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. See Aug. 4 listing.

Wednesday, aug. 6DCL Crafts at the Beach. 11 a.m.; also Aug. 13. DeWitt Community Library staffers help participants (ages 5-11) make crafts at the beach. Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Admission: $7/vehicle. Registration required: 446-3578.

Family Fest Program. 11 a.m. Elinor Freer and David Ying perform joyful music and talk about what makes it celebratory. The program concludes with a group performance of “Happy Birthday”; bring an instrument if you play. Presented by the Skaneateles Festival. First Presbyterian Church, 97 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles. Free. 685-7418.

DIY Club. 1 p.m.; also Aug. 20. Kids age 10 and older can work on a different project at each session, making items such as duct-tape crafts and marble magnets. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727.

Hula Hoopla. 3:30 p.m.; also Aug. 13 & 20. Kids ages 8-11 can do Hoopnatica with Dena Beratta of Mandala Moon Yoga. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

Wild Wednesday. 6-7 p.m. Visit with a staffer from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and some ani-mals. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. 672-3661.

Pajama Storytime. 6-6:30 p.m. Children ages 2-5, with a caregiver, can wear pajamas, bring a stuffed toy, and hear stories, songs and rhymes suitable for nighttime. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Multiple Moms Mingle. 6:30 p.m. Monthly meeting of mothers and expectant mothers of

multiples. Ruby Tuesday, 3220 Erie Blvd. E., De-Witt. Reserve: 308-0277.

Thursday, aug. 7Soda Bottle Science. 6:30 p.m. Award-win-ning author and scientist Steve “The Dirtmeister” Tomecek presents science experiments that go fizz, boom and pop! Space is limited, so arrive ear-ly. DeWitt Community Library, Shoppingtown Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 446-3578.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Louis-ville Bats. See Aug. 4 listing.

Friday, aug. 8French with Veronique. 11 a.m. (ages 3-6); 11:30 a.m. (ages 7-10). Kids can learn French through a game, song and craft. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727.

Shakespeare-in-the-Park. 5:30 p.m.; through Aug. 17. The Syracuse Shakespeare Fes-tival presents Twelfth Night, a comedy filled with mistaken identities. Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Thornden Park amphitheatre, entrances at Ostrom Avenue and Madison Street, South Beach Street, Ackerman Avenue, Syracuse. Donations. 476-1835. www.syrsf.org.

Madeline Visits Storytime. 7 p.m. Hear Ludwig Bemelmans’ Madeline and meet the famous French schoolgirl in person. Barnes & Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 449-2948.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Louis-ville Bats. Fireworks follow this game. See Aug. 4 listing.

Film Under the Stars: Coraline. 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enjoy during the film about a young girl who unlocks a mysterious door in her family’s new house and enters a parallel reality. Everson Plaza, across from the War Memorial, State Street, Syracuse. Free. 474-6064.

saTurday, aug. 9Blueberry Festival. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; also Aug. 10. Pick your own blueberries and enjoy wagon rides, live music, a bounce house, face painting and more. Abbott Farms, 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville. Free admission. 530-3246. www.abbottfarms.com.

CNY Scottish Games. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy Scottish and American food and experience the pipes, clans, drums, dancers and athletic compe-titions. Long Branch Park, Longbranch Road, Liver-pool. $10/adults; $7/seniors; $4/ages 5-12; free/age 4 and younger. 463-8876.

Animal ABCs. Noon. A Rosamond Gifford Zoo staffer gives a presentation that features live animal visitors, animal artifacts and other fun; best for birth to age 5, accompanied by an adult. White Branch Library, 763 Butternut St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3519.

The Little Mermaid. 12:30 p.m. See Aug. 2 listing.

Barefoot Hike. 1-3 p.m. Join Barefoot Bob for a half-mile barefoot hike along the Valley Trail over grass, wooden bridges, leaves and soil; not for families with strollers. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $8/individual; $25/family. Register: 673-1350.

Sensory Friendly Time. 5:30-7:30 p.m. MOST staffers turn down the noise, turn off the flashing lights and shut off the air compressors so

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Shakespeare-in-the-Park. 5:30 p.m.; through Aug. 17. See Aug. 8 listing.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Louisville Bats. See Aug. 4 listing.

Sunday, aug. 10Blueberry Festival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. See Aug. 9 listing.

Shakespeare-in-the-Park. 2 p.m.; through Aug. 17. See Aug. 8 listing.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 5 p.m. Vs. Louisville Bats. See Aug. 4 listing.

Monday, aug. 11Vacation Bible School. 9 a.m.-noon; daily, through Aug. 15. School with theme of “weird animals” is open to children from age 5 through fifth grade. Immanuel United Methodist Church, 303 Kasson Road, Ca-millus. $10/child; $25/household maximum. Register: 487-1171 or 466-6171.

Mad Scientist Party. 4-6 p.m. Kids of all ages can celebrate a summer of reading fun, dressing up as a mad scientist, eating crazy foods and doing weird experiments. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Charlotte Knights. See Aug. 4 listing.

TueSday, aug. 12Drop in for Crafts. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Children from preschool age to grade 6 with a caregiver can make seasonal crafts; all materials provided. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Tinker Tots. 11 a.m.-noon. Children ages 3-5 will have hands-on opportunities to learn, explore and invent. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 637-6374.

Pirate Party with Captain Jack. 1-2 p.m. Children age 5 and up (pirate garb optional) can come in for a swashbuckling good time. Maxwell Memorial Library, 14 Genesee St., Camillus. Free. 672-3661.

Mad Scientists. 2 p.m. Make fake snot. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.


Star Party: Perseid Meteor Show-er. 9-11 p.m. Participants can view one of the year’s best meteor showers through telescopes as well as see Mars and Saturn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $8/individual; $25/family. Register: 673-1350.

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Teen Reading Finale: Pizza and Prizes. 2 p.m. Have pizza and celebrate your summer of reading. Those who have read five books will be entered for a chance to win tickets to local attractions and other prizes. Hazard Branch Library, 1620 W. Gen-esee St., Syracuse. Free. 435-5326.


Thursday, aug. 14Geek Squad Academy. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; also Aug. 15. Two-day tech camp for ages 10-18 gives kids the chance to learn about digital film production, robotics, 3D printing and more. On-ondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: academy.geeksquad.com/register. 492-1727.

MOMS Club of Syracuse-East. 9:30 a.m. Gathering for local kids and moms. Manlius United Methodist Church, 111 Wesley St., Manlius. Free. 395-5009. momsclubofcuseeast.webs.com/.

Moreland the Magician. 6:30 p.m. David Moreland fumbles his way through experiments that blend mag-ic, mystery and audience participation. Space is limited, so arrive early. De-Witt Community Library, Shopping-town Mall (below food court), 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. Free. 446-3578.

Stargazing. 7 p.m. (Cloud date: Aug. 21.) The Syracuse Astronomical Society presents an introduction to the night sky, including ways to learn the constellations and information about meteor showers, satellites and more. Beaver Lake Nature Center parking lot, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $2/person. $4/parking. Registration required: 638-2519.


Friday, aug. 15Shakespeare-in-the-Park. 5:30 p.m.; through Aug. 17. See Aug. 8 listing.

Teen Overnight. 8 p.m.-8:30 a.m. Kids in grades 6-12 can spend the night in the library reading books, watching movies, playing games—or even sleeping. Signed parental permis-sion forms required. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. Registration required: 637-6374.

saTurday, aug. 16Tristyn’s Dragonfly Golf Tournament. 7:30-8:45 a.m. (registration); 9 a.m. (tee off). Pig roast follows tournament. Benefit for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Liverpool Country Club, 7209 Morgan Road, Liverpool. Non-golfers (pig roast): $20/adult; $10/kids; free/under 6. Golfers: $100/person; $400/team. (484) 241-7808. Email: [email protected].

Asian Elephant Extravagan-za. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Learn all about the zoo’s resident pachyderms while playing games, seeing cultural demon-strations and visiting activity stations. Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. Free with zoo admission: $8/adult; $5/senior; $4/ages 3-18; free/age 2 and under. 435-8511.

Model Railroad Open House. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. See a model railroad layout by the Central New York Large-Scale Railway Society. The Commons, Driver’s Village, 5885 E. Circle Dr., Cicero. Free. 451-3199.

Recreate NY Festival. 10 a.m.; also Aug. 17. All-ages event includes yoga in the park, live music, and artists, crafters and more selling their wares. Lake Neatahwanta, 609 W. Broadway, Fulton. Free. 561-7861.

Science Social. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Rain date: Aug. 17.) Learn about the

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Oktoberfest. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; also Aug. 17. Live music, German food and drink, face painting—and the Twin Ma-gicians (2 p.m., both days). Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, Long-branch Road, Liverpool. Free. Free. 451-7275. germanamericanscny.com.


Solar Party. 1-3 p.m. With special telescopes, sunspots, solar prominenc-es and magnetic storms can be viewed clearly and safely. (Back-up date: Aug. 17.) Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. $8/individual; $25/family. Register: 673-1350.

Sidewalk Art. 2 p.m. Children ages 5-11 can design with chalk. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

Shakespeare-in-the-Park. 5:30 p.m.; through Aug. 17. See Aug. 8 listing.

Sunday, aug. 17Recreate NY Festival. 10 a.m. See Aug. 16 listing.

Oktoberfest. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. See Aug. 16 listing.

Shakespeare-in-the-Park. 2 p.m. See Aug. 8 listing.

Monday, aug. 18Build a Bridge. 3:30 p.m. Children ages 8-11 can use Legos to build a bridge. Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3797.

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WedneSday, aug. 20Anime Night. 6-8 p.m. Teens can watch anime on the large screen, take part in drawing and trivia contests, and more. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

ThurSday, aug. 21New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-mid-night; through Sept. 1. The fair’s always a cornucopia of food, concerts and rides. And this year a new midway

rides operator, Wade Shows, promises different attractions, price options and other changes. As usual, there will also be numerous agricultural, animal, and arts and crafts displays. New York State Fairgrounds. $10/general; free, age 12 and younger. Parking: $5. (800) 475-FAIR. www.nysfair.org.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Rochester Red Wings. See Aug. 4 listing.

Friday, aug. 22New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-mid-night; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.

Mask Making. 11 a.m. Children age 5 and up can take a hands-on workshop with Open Hand Theater staff and make a mask. Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Free. Registration required: 492-1727.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 7 p.m. Vs. Rochester Red Wings. Fireworks follow the game. See Aug. 4 listing.

Film Under the Stars. 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enjoy during the film E.T.: The Extra-terrestrial, about a boy and his friends who find an alien and help him. Everson Plaza, across from the War Memorial, State Street, Syracuse. Free. 474-6064.

SaTurday, aug. 23New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-mid-night; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.

Art on the Farm. 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about intuitive painting. Abbott Farms, 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville. $15. Register: 530-3246. [email protected].


Sunday, aug. 24New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-mid-night; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.

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Art on the Farm. 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about intuitive painting. Abbott Farms, 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville. $15. Register: 530-3246. [email protected].


Sunday, aug. 24New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-mid-night; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.

Monday, aug. 25New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-mid-night; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.

tueSday, aug. 26New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-mid-night; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.

WedneSday, aug. 27New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-midnight; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.

Cooking Up Literacy. 2 p.m. Kids can learn to make their school lunches. Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse. Free. 435-3395.

Birth Basics. 6:30-8 p.m. Pregnant women can bring their questions to this fun and informative meeting with members of CNY Doula Connection. Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St., Fayetteville. Free. 726-3632.


thurSday, aug. 28New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-midnight; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.

Picnic and Games. 1 p.m. Kids ages 6-11 can enjoy all kinds of games on the lawn. Bring a bag lunch; dessert and drink provided. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.

Teen Geeks. 6-8 p.m. Kids in grades 7-12 can hang out, play games, eat snacks and create. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. Free. 457-0310. lpl.org.


Friday, aug. 29New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-midnight; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.

Saturday, aug. 30New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-mid-night; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.


Sunday, aug. 31Bubble Blast Run at the New York State Fair. 8 a.m. A 5K run, filled with bubbles and foamy obstacles, benefits ACR Health and Operation Walk. State Fairgrounds, Geddes. $45/advance; $50/day-of; $25/ages 7-16. (800) 475-2340. bubbleblastrun.com.

New York State Fair. 8 a.m.-mid-night; through Sept. 1. See Aug. 21 listing.

Syracuse Chiefs Baseball. 6:30 p.m. Vs. Buffalo Bisons. See Aug. 4 listing.

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ongoing eVentSSummer Movie Express. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; through Aug. 27. Regal Entertainment Group offers G- and PG-rated flicks at three area cinemas for $1 admission. Selections include Hotel Transylvania, The Lego Movie, Mr. Peabody and Sherman, Arthur Christmas and more, changing each week. Shoppingtown Mall 14, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt; 449-2001; Destiny USA 19, Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse; 466-5680. Regal Great Northern Mall 10, 4155 Route 31, Clay; 622-8928. www.regmovies.com.

Sterling Renaissance Festival. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; through Aug. 17. Visit the recreat-ed Elizabethan village and enjoy the minstrels, jousts, japes and other entertainment provided by actors in costume, on stage and strolling about the 35-acre site. 15385 Farden Road, Sterling. $25.95/adults; $15.95/ages 5-11; free/age 4 and under. (800) 879-4446. www.sterlingfestival.com.

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Canoeing & Kayaking. Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mon-days-Fridays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; June 22-Sept. 1. Paddle around Beaver Lake searching for beaver lodges, turtles and herons. Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville. $10/first hour of rental. $4 per vehicle. Call for current conditions: 638-2519.

Onondaga Lake Skate Park. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; daily (weather per-mitting); through Sept. 2. (Shorter hours after Sept. 2.) The 16,900 square foot skate park is open for BMX, skateboards and inline skates. Helmets and signed waivers are required. Onondaga Lake Skate Park, Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Parkway. $3/session. 453-6712.

Onondaga County Beaches. Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mondays-Thursdays, noon-6 p.m.; through Aug. 17. Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville. Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton. $7/vehicle. 435-5252 (Jamesville) or 676-7366 (Oneida). www.onondagacoun-typarks.com.

Horseback Riding. Daily, except Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; through Sept. 1. Hour-long guided ride on the trails of Highland Forest, Route 80, 3 miles east of Fabius. $30/hour. Reser-vations required: 289-3775.

Wegmans Tram. Daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; through Sept. 1. Schedule sub-ject to change. Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool. $1/person. 453-6712.

Downtown Syracuse Farmers’ Market. Tuesdays, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; through Oct. 7. Farmers and produce dealers offer vegetables, fruit, nuts, flowers, baked goods and more for sale. Clinton Square, Syracuse. 422-8284. www.downtownsyracuse.com.

Fayetteville Farmers Market. Thursdays, 3-7 p.m.; through Oct.

30. Twenty-five vendors selling items such as artisan cheeses, eggs, baked goods, fruits, vegetables and more. Parking lot, Towne Center, Fayette-ville. 691-2327.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Interpretive Center open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Satur-day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sundays. 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus. 673-1350.

Wegmans Playground. Boundless Playground for children (and parents) of all ages and abilities includes accessible swings, slides, bridge and more, including special section just for the tiniest tykes. Onondaga Lake Park, Route 370, Liverpool. Free. 451-PARK.

Weekend Walks With a Natu-ralist. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. Nature discovery hike with different topics each weekend. Beaver Lake Nature Center, Route 370, Bald-winsville. Admission: $4 per vehicle. 638-2519.

Evening Wildlife Walks. Fridays, 7 p.m.; through July. On guided walks, look for signs of wildlife such as the barred owl, fox or white-tailed deer. Beaver Lake Nature Center, Route 370, Baldwinsville. Admission: $4 per vehicle. 638-2519.

Regional Market Farmers’ Market. Saturdays, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (year-round); Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (May through November only). Shop seasonal produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, specialty foods and more on display throughout covered sheds; heated shops of Regional Mar-ket Commons feature gift and unique items including jewelry, paintings and home decor. Also, flea market, Sundays, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 2100 Park St., Syracuse. 422-8647.

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Horseback Riding Lessons

Bylund Hill Stables Jen Bylund

315-391-7559 www.CazenoviaHorses.com

[email protected]

services

Protect Your Family Against Dryer Fires

Dryer Vent: Cleaning, Repairs, New Installation, Free-Estimates, Fully Insured! A Plus+ Property Services **** 430-1121

activities

Body Recognition Class movement. music. instruments. imagination.

We will explore the motions of our bodies with dance. For children 8 mos.-5 yrs old. Birthday parties available. Call Tamar @446-2750 or www.toddlerstango.com

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Taught by Jonathan Reid, MS Pediatric OT 2550 Erie Blvd.,449-2332, aikidoofcny.com

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800-494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com

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You Can Shop - You Are Qualified!! www.AmericanShopperJobs.com

To advertise call 472-4669 and press 2.September Issue Deadline: August 13, 2014




and incentives!

Backpack Giveaway! 2 Books: “Brain Rules for Baby” by John Medina and “Zero to Five” by Tracy CutchlowTo enter: Send all contact information to

[email protected] with “Books” in the subject line. Entry deadline Aug. 15, 2014


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