Locally owned CreositySpace capitalizes on classroom curiosity

Apr 04, 2019 Diego Cagara Parent Pages, Parenting News 0

SLINGERLANDS — Shuffling footsteps. Animated chatter. Chairs pulled into tables. Pencils pressed on paper. Slingerlands Elementary School teacher Patricia Paradis’ third-grade students appeared...

Balancing work and parenting can sometimes seem like a daughting task

May 13, 2018 Jim Franco Parent Pages, Parenting News 0

#WorkParentingBalance #Parenting #Careers #ParentPages #CapitalDistrictParentPages Juggling a career and motherhood is difficult for any woman, but the transition to wearing two hats can prove an...

Parents can help children with new social opportunities

May 12, 2018 Spotlight News Parent Pages, Parenting News 0

#SocialOpportunities #MakingFriends #ParentPages #CapitalDistrictParentPages Social connections are important for children’s growth and development. Some children have a hard time fitting in and...

LET’S COOK!: Be a smooth operator

May 10, 2018 Jodie Fitz Parent Pages, Parenting News 0

#JodieFitz #PriceChopperKidsCookingClub #ParentPages #CapitalDistrictParentPages May is a busy time for families. Spring sports are in full swing, and there always seems to be so much to do before...

Delaying digital dependence

Apr 02, 2018 Ali Hibbs Parent Pages, Parenting News 0

#Parenting #DigitalDependence #Technology #Children #JeanTwenge #TristanHarris #SiliconValley #Kids #Adults #Parents #AliHibbs #TheSpot518 #SpotlightNews #ParentPages #CapitalDistrictParentPages...

A farm-to-table tale for kids

Aug 19, 2017 Spotlight News Parent Pages, Parenting News 0

Local writer’s book for kids encourages them to start a ‘pizza garden’ Longtime Capital District Parent Pages columnist Jodie Fitz knows the key to getting kids excited about eating well is to...

Page turners for young readers

Aug 18, 2017 Spotlight News Parent Pages, Parenting News 0

‘The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors’ By Drew Daywalt Illustrated by Adam Rex From the Kingdom of the Backyard, Rock searches for an adversary that might best him, meanwhile Paper and Scissors set...

Clarksville conversation continues

Jun 14, 2017 Ali Hibbs Bethlehem, Community, New Scotland, News, Parent Pages, Parenting News, Schools, Towns 0

BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Central School District has taken further steps toward transferring its ownership of the former Clarksville Elementary School to the building’s current tenant, the...

Colonie Police host a picnic w/photo gallery

Jun 13, 2017 Jim Franco Colonie, Crime, News, Parent Pages, Parenting News, Towns 0

COLONIE — On Friday, June 11, police officers traded in their guns and badges for hotdogs and hamburgers. “Tonight, I am not a police officer or a police lieutenant. I’m just a guy who is going...

For the ‘Burgh: A councilman and a musician save a summer concert series in Lansingburgh

May 31, 2017 Michael Hallisey Community, Entertainment, News, Parent Pages, Parenting News, Rensselaer County, The Spot, Towns 0

LANSINGBURGH — “For too long we have kicked the can down the road,” stated Troy Mayor Patrick Madden (D), announcing his 2017 budget last October, his first since winning the mayoral race in...