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Queens Family June 2013 Features 6 When should I be worried? Advice for new parents: Take things one step at a time By Tim Perrins 8 The teenage brain Getting inside your teen’s wild, wacky, wonderful mind By Malia Jacobson 10 The buzz on caffeinated snack foods What effect will these ‘stimulated’ snacks have on our children? By Kiki Bochi 12 Room to grow Designing your child’s bedroom By Connie Bolton 14 Summer shape-up Kids with special needs should get outside and make the most of summer 10 By Rebecca McKee 18 Talking sense columns How to give a stuttering child back his voice 26 Just Write Mom By Jamie Lober by Danielle Sullivan 20 Vegetable lesson 30 Divorce & Separation Queens school switches to a vegetarian By Lee Chabin, Esq. menu 32 By Karen M. Lee 34 A Teen’s Take By Aglaia Ho 22 Great Heights The annual Jackson Heights Arts Festival 36 Dear Teacher arrives this June by Peggy Gisler and By Allison Plitt Marge Eberts 24 Leading the change 37 The Book Worm New book offers a pep talk for women in By Terri Schlichenmeyer a man’s world By Risa C. Doherty calendar 28 Breakaway from NYC 38 June Events Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship delivers one wow moment after another By Stacey Zable special sections 32 Safer sun for everyone 16 Special Needs Directory Tips, tricks, and secrets to enjoy summer 24 without getting burned 42 Party Planners By Malia Jacobson 42 The Marketplace
June 2013 • QUEENS Family 3 Letter from the publisher Graduation t’s that time of year our contribution to the seems to be moving. every borough. again, when our festivities. How fortunate we are to be see- On a final note, there are fami- I youngsters gradu- I wasn’t wrong with ing our children grow, expand and lies in need all around us, from our ate from the various my emotional vision. achieve. Being parents through the neighbors still impacted by the ef- plateaus in their edu- The time has passed stages of our children’s lives as they fects of Super Storm Sandy to our cation. so swiftly and now its move from decade to decade and neighbors in Moore, Oklahoma who Looking back, my college graduations for level-to-level is an achievement not have experienced the devastation of very favorite graduation her crowd that seem to only for them but for us as well. a mega tornado. Reaching out with in our family was my have come about in no June is a wonderful month. It’s usu- money, clothes, and other forms of daughter’s ceremony up time since high school ally quite beautiful and it’s a time of help is just what neighbors should from kindergarten. Un- graduation. How could year of great weather and long days. do when tragedy strikes. foreseen buttons unleashed tears of it have happened so quickly? They It’s when schools let out and summer I’m on vacation for a time this joy that were out of my control. My have to be too young still for this begins and for us here in NYC it marks month and I can’t wait. We all need emotions seem to go berserk as I re- ceremony but they aren’t. The years the need for our children to find sum- time to relax and to “just be.” Wish- alized with utter clarity how fast the have passed and here we are again, mer programs to not only have fun ing you all a happy month and good time was going. One day she was born, thrilling in their achievements, their participating in, but also to challenge times for all your families. Thanks and then far too soon she was gradu- growth and their futures. them and keep the intellect alive. for reading! ating into the first grade. It seemed As you attend your own children’s Hopefully all of you either have so huge to me at the time. Everyone commencement ceremonies and cel- figured that out already or are in the thought I had “lost it” as I struggled ebrations, keep in mind how quickly process. Keep in mind that there is to gulp down tears that kept on com- it all goes and revel in the enjoyment still space available in the myriad of ing while at the same time trying to of the stages as they are marked. The options for your child or children Susan Weiss-Voskidis, sing our family’s rendition of “You are film gets speeded up it would seem and that summer should not be to- Publisher/Excutive Editor my sunshine,” our favorite song, and and the older we get the faster it all tally “time off.” Great programs are in [email protected]
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June 2013 • QUEENS Family 5 Whenworried? should I be BY TIM PERRINS its own schedule. Here’s a typical New parents: NEW DAD conversation from the water cooler ere’s what happens when inside the offices of BabyCorp: Take things you’re a new dad: sometime “Shouldn’t we get going on this H in the first year, your baby thing wrong?” talking project? Do we have people begins to grasp the basics of lan- I’ll tell you what it means. It means for that? Are we going to fall behind one step at guage and develops a small vocabu- you’re a new parent. It’s natural that schedule?” lary of sounds, and you get all ex- you’re going to struggle with the “Nahhh, there’s no rush. I got a a time cited about it. age-old conundrum: when should I guy comin’ later. When he gets here “Did she just say ball? Or was it be worried? we’ll have this baby talkin’ like a bulb? I changed a lightbulb earlier To help with that, here are two teenage girl at the mall.” — did she hear me say that? I can’t things to keep in mind. So, you see? Your baby is devel- believe it!” First, there’s a broad age range oping right on schedule. Just not A couple months later you realize during which a baby will begin crawl- on your schedule. Her inner worker- she’s mostly sticking with the same ing, talking, walking, etc. Unless your bees are doing their jobs. Likewise, handful of syllables: maa maa maa little one entirely passes that time you should just do yours — provide and dadadada, and sometimes dah frame without progress, there’s no lots of toys and stimulation and en- for dog, and so you ask your wife, reason to be nervous. It doesn’t mat- couragement, but don’t think you’re “Why isn’t she using full sentences ter how early or late in that range going to bring every project in ahead yet? What does this mean? Is some- she starts imitating the awful things of schedule. you say when you drop a toolbox on Of course, there are no guaran- your toe. There’s no big advantage in tees, and there’s always the chance life that stems from your baby pull- that something will not go as it ing herself to a standing position a should. What do you do if you find month before your neighbor’s baby. that something is out of the ordi- It really makes no difference. nary? It turns out worrying doesn’t Second, a lot of the anxiety you actually help very much then, either. feel is a result of your own inflated Any kind of curve-ball pertaining expectations. Being a new parent, to your child can be stressful, but you naturally assume your baby is your primary job is to be supportive smarter than other babies and will and loving, not to be neurotic and outperform them in all important afraid. measures — thus, if she’s already Talk to a pediatrician and educate falling behind on babbling or crawl- yourself so that you can make the ing, then her chances of early accep- best decisions for your child. Then tance to Harvard will be in serious take things one step at a time. jeopardy. If that’s where things stand My little baby, now approaching for you, consider this: your “genius 16 months, has added a few more baby” who miraculously opened a sounds to her repertoire. She’s also box of cereal at 5 months will still progressed past tentatively walking go through a phase of trying to eat a few feet at a time to stomping all rocks sometime in the next year, so around the apartment, pulling down don’t get ahead of yourself. Similarly, the curtains, climbing up onto the you don’t need to jump to the con- couch, falling off the couch, and then clusion that there’s a developmental trying to climb the bookshelves. She delay if your baby is 7 or even 17 isn’t using full sentences yet, but weeks behind your neighbor’s baby that’s fine — she’s got plenty of stuff in terms of walking. going on. And that means I’ve got Comparing your baby with other a whole new list of things to worry babies is nothing but a recipe for about. neurosis. There are little genes that Tim Perrins is a part-time stay-at- are scheduled to switch on accord- home dad who lives with his wife and ing to a master plan, and every baby their highly advanced baby in Park Slope, has different instructions. Think of Brooklyn. More of his thoughts about ba- it like a big business that’s running bies and other things that confuse him inside that little brain: each depart- can be found at www.RevoltOfTheImbe- ment has its own responsibilities and ciles.blogspot.com. 6 QUEENS Family • June 2013 When should I be !STORIA +ID 3PECIALIST Walk In’s Welcome Asthma s Allergy s Anemia s Bleeding Disorders 4PHH@M$
8 QUEENS Family • June 2013 are busy building and strengthen- ing the pathways between nerve cells; according to Giedd, this on- going process results in a more ef- ficient brain. It does not, however, result in The teenage more mature, adult-like brain. Stein- berg’s research shows that teens are more likely to make riskier decisions than adults, because the growth of their socio-emotional brain system outpaces the growth of cognitive controls that serve to regulate emotions and behavior. In other words, teenagers are de- veloping more efficient thinking, without the inhibitory controls of the adult brain. These changes con- BRAIN tinue into young adulthood, prob- BY MALIA JACOBSON how best to reach their teens — ably finishing up between age 22 Getting inside and how to keep them safe. and 25, says Steinberg. uming with anger, sick with All this may be bad news for your teen’s worry, or just plain bewil- Under construction today’s frustrated parents. But the F dered? You’re probably living Old beliefs about the teenage unique structure of a teenage brain with a thrill-seeking, risk-embrac- brain stemmed from the fact that probably serves an evolutionary wild, wacky, ing teenager, simultaneously ca- brain growth grinds to a halt after function, says Steinberg: teens’ pable of precocious wisdom and in- puberty: the brain reaches 90 per- penchant for risk-taking makes wonderful credibly foolish choices. Although cent of its adult mass by age 6 and them more independent, which teen transgressions like driving too is full-sized by age 12. Few neurons was likely a critical adaptation for fast, skipping curfew, or choosing are added as it grows — children’s reproduction. mind delinquent pals may seem like per- brains reach peak neuron capacity “All mammals go through puberty, sonal affronts, this behavior may in utero, and begin losing, or “prun- leave their natal environment and have very little to do with you at ing,” neurons before birth. Based on venture out into the wild, which is a all, says Temple University psy- these basic facts about the brain’s very risky behavior,” he notes. chology professor and researcher size, scientists theorized that most Laurence Steinberg, PhD. Accord- cerebral development is completed Communication ing to Steinberg, teens act differ- in early childhood. clash ently because their brains are, in But the development of mag- Given the differences between the fact, different. netic resonance imagining (MRI) in brains of teens and those of their Teens don’t act recklessly to recent decades opened a new win- parents, it’s not hard to understand test your parental patience or put dow into the adolescent brain. Re- the parent-teen conflicts that rage themselves in harm’s way, says search and MRI scans conducted during adolescence. Steinberg. Instead, they are hard- by Dr. Jay Giedd, chief of the Unit “Communication has been found wired to make immature choices, on Brain Imaging in the Child Psy- to be the best way to improve teen’s courtesy of their unique, still-de- chiatry Branch at the National In- behavior, and yet communicating veloping brain. stitutes of Mental Health, among with someone who does not want New research is illuminating the others, showed that the adolescent to communicate with you is a chal- previously mysterious, misunder- brain is still very much under con- lenge,” notes Sheryl Feinstein, PhD, stood teenage brain and helping struction. Instead of adding new chair of the education department parents and educators determine neurons, though, adolescent brains at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and author of “Inside the Teenage Brain: Parenting a Work Communicating with a teenage brain in Progress.” slamming, and “a true test of a par- risky situations — scenarios they published in Developmental Science under 18 are not allowed to shut- Parents, with their adult brains, ent’s patience and tolerance,” she intentionally seek out, says Dr. Ron- and Journal of Adolescence, he found tle non-family passengers under 20 Get through to your safety — insist that teens tempers from boiling over during tend to approach communication says. But once parents understand ald E. Dahl, professor in the School that in the presence of peers, teens years old for the first six months teenager with clear follow them. a heated discussion, express your and discipline logically, says Fein- that teens have unique brains and of Public Health at the University are more likely to make risky deci- after receiving a license. Such laws limits, empathetic viewpoint in 25 words or less, then stein. The problem is that teens can’t be expected to think like adults, of California, Berkeley. According sions and choose more immediate protect teen drivers from their own communication, and Top Make or break declare a cool-down break. haven’t yet developed this type of teen behavior becomes (somewhat) to Dahl, when puberty floods the rewards — effects not seen in adults. penchant for risky behavior in the brief, direct messag- Teens crave limits, so logical thinking; instead, they view easier to tolerate. brain’s limbic system with sex hor- Simply put, thrusting a teenager plus presence of peers, says Steinberg. ing. Tips set clear rules with your Negotiate the world through a more emotional “Parents need to communicate mones estrogen and testosterone, a peer or two into a risky or volatile The good news: in a few years, teen’s input, and provide Teenagers are still learning the lens. with teens on their terms. Mandating teenagers are driven to seek out situation can lead to poor choices your teen’s brain will settle down, Don’t bend logic-based consequences give-and-take of adult social inter- “You can see how difficult it is for severe punishments almost always “intense experiences,” flocking to in- and even worse outcomes with last- and he’ll think more like you. Com- the law for failing to follow through. action. Giving them the chance to parents when we approach a prob- results in rebellion,” she says. tense horror movies, dizzying carni- ing consequences, from marred legal munication combat will cease, and Restrictions for teens like city- negotiate about rules, curfews, and lem with logic and reasonable think- val rides, and graphic video games. records to disability and death. risky thrills will lose their allure. In wide curfews or rules about driv- To the point limits builds this critical skill set. ing, while teens approach the prob- Risky business This taste for thrills can also lead This provides strong support for the meantime, try to enjoy the ride. ing with passengers are backed Teenagers’ views exchange more Sources: Sheryl Feinstein, PhD, and lem with fury and negative thinking,” With limited cognitive controls to run-ins with the law, says Stein- laws prohibiting newly licensed teen Malia Jacobson is a nationally pub- by science and exist for teens’ emotionally than parents. To keep Laurence Steinberg, PhD. says Feinstein. and immature communication abili- berg, particularly when teens are drivers from driving with friends lished journalist specializing in health This can lead to screaming, door- ties, teens can run into danger in with their peers. In recent research in the car. In Washington, drivers and parenting.
June 2013 • QUEENS Family 9 The buzz on caffeinated snack foods
What effect will BY KIKI BOCHI affeine. It’s not just for en- these ‘stimulated’ ergy drinks anymore. C From jelly beans and po- snacks have on tato chips, to trail mix and a new chewing gum launched in May by the our children? folks at Wrigley’s, caffeine is show- ing up in a number of products that might be attractive to kids. The Food and Drug Administra- tion has announced that, in response to the trend of caffeine being added to a growing number of products, the agency will investigate the safety of children. may be at risk from excess caffeine caffeine in food, particularly its ef- “One pack of this [Wrigley’s] gum consumption. We need to better un- fects on children and adolescents. is like having four cups of coffee in derstand caffeine consumption and But considering the speed at your pocket. Caffeine is even being use patterns, and determine what which the federal government added to jelly beans, marshmallows, is a safe level for total consumption moves, it may be a while before we sunflower seeds and other snacks of caffeine. Importantly, we need to see results. (Get them a few packs of for its stimulant effect. Meanwhile, address the types of products that Alert Energy Caffeine Gum!) ‘energy drinks’ with caffeine are are appropriate for the addition of There’s already some pretty good being aggressively marketed, includ- caffeine, especially considering the evidence that caffeine can present ing to young people. An instant oat- potential for consumption by young some serious health problems for meal on the market boasts that one children and adolescents. young people whose brains are still serving has as much caffeine as a “The more fundamental questions maturing. The American Academy of cup of coffee, and then there are are whether it is appropriate to use Pediatrics discourages the consump- similar products, such as a so-called foods that may be inherently attrac- tion of caffeine and other stimulants ‘wired’ waffle and ‘wired’ syrup with tive and accessible to children as the by children and adolescents. But added caffeine. vehicles to deliver the stimulant caf- while you are waiting for the issue to “The proliferation of these prod- feine, and whether we should place work its way through the regulatory ucts in the marketplace is very dis- limits on the amount of caffeine in process, you may want to consider turbing to us. We have to address certain products.” these statements on the Administra- the fundamental question of the po- KiKi Bochi, an award- winning journal- tion’s website from Deputy Commis- tential consequences of all these caf- ist, reads hundreds of reports monthly to sioner Michael R. Taylor in deciding feinated products in the food supply bring readers the latest insights on fam- how vigilant you should be with your to children and to some adults who ily health and child development.
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Believe it or not, the person Talking does not want help. “They want to say their own words, even if it takes them time said Matthews. If you take advan- to say it,” she added. tage of the resources in our com- Speaking is beneficial. munity, your child can definitely “In therapy we try to encourage be helped. people to talk because if they try “It is our judgment call whether to hide their stuttering, chances sense or not to start therapy with a are they are going to stutter even child who we see is stuttering,” more,” said Matthews. BY JAMIE LOBER she said. When someone understands How to give Some kids achieve better re- that the person stutters, it can in- hile we know a little bit sults than others, and the younger stantly take a burden away. about stuttering, there is a a child starts therapy, the better “When somebody explains to a stuttering W lot left to be learned. the chance he can eliminate it them or shows them videos of The American Institute for Stut- altogether. other kids who stutter and talks tering in New York reports that “We have a good chance of about it openly, it becomes more child back stuttering occurs in five to eight eliminating stuttering in a pre- normalized, and even though they percent of children, usually be- schooler, but with school-aged are different, they are not as dif- tween the ages of 2 and 6. They kids it is more likely to teach them ferent as they thought they were his voice note that 70 to 80 percent of these to manage the disorder,” said Mat- because they now know there kids will naturally outgrow their thews. are other people who stutter, and stuttering, while early intervention There are strategies parents or have an understanding of their can help children outgrow it faster siblings can use at home to help a behaviors,” said Matthews. or recover if it would not happen child who stutters. Take one step at a time. naturally. The organization also “If there are siblings vying for “A lot of people claim to have states that stuttering affects one talking time, we try to have the the cure for therapy, but we have percent of the population across parents discourage interrupting,” to look at the literature and the all languages and cultures, which said Matthews. real research-based therapies,” equates to nearly four million peo- Giving the stutterer the time he said Matthews. ple in the U.S. and 60 million peo- deserves can make him feel bet- Preschoolers who stutter ple internationally. There are three ter about interacting in general. should be taken to a fluency ther- times more males affected than “Of course, we try to make sure apist, who will determine if ther- females, and most fascinatingly, there is no teasing going on in apy is appropriate. most individuals can sing without the household or school environ- “Very often times they do not, stuttering. ment,” said Matthews. and they just counsel the par- The most common questions You want to treat the stutterer ent on changing environmental parents wonder is the cause for as you would any other child. things, and that is enough,” said their child’s stuttering. “We teach parents to not nec- Matthews. “Research tells us now that stut- essarily slow down their rate of Consider the whole picture, tering is a combination of genet- speech, but to add pause breaks,” such as if other family members ics and environment, and that all said Matthews. When there is a stutter, if there are other speech children who stutter are born with model of slower speech or paus- and language issues involved, or a predisposition to stutter,” said ing, it is more likely that the child how stuttering has progressed Rozie Matthews, a speech and lan- will respond that way and try to over time. All of these factors guage pathologist in Brooklyn. use pause breaks as well. help determine whether a child The challenge is that there is no child’s speech and a therapist eval- words or there is something they By educating others on tips should start therapy. Above all, cure, even though there are great uates whether it is a normal dysflu- want to say, but cannot at the mo- and tricks when conversing with do not be afraid to talk about stut- ways to manage stuttering with ency, which all children have when ment, so they switch to something a stutterer, you can make things tering with your pediatrician or proper therapy. they are developing, or if it is in else,” said Matthews. easier for everybody involved. seek an evaluation from a speech “Typically, children develop fact real stuttering,” said Matthews, The goal of therapy is to get the “People who are speaking with therapist, as the chance of im- stuttering as early as age 2, but adding a speech therapist can treat child to say what he wants when someone who stutters should provement is great. there are things we can do to make stuttering legally and ethically. he wants and be a good communi- know to maintain eye contact be- Jamie Lober, author of Pink Power their speaking environment more Sometimes, a teacher will notice cator even if he is unable to stop cause often times the stutterer (www.getpinkpower.com), is dedicated speaker-friendly,” said Matthews. that a child is stuttering in school stuttering. 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She can be 190-19 UNION TURNPIKE FRESH MEADOW, NY 11364 ance tactic,” said Matthews. She reached at [email protected]. explains that when this happens, © 2013 Jamie Lober 646-209-9352 June 2013 • QUEENS Family 19 Vegetable lesson BY KAREN M. LEE cret formula is, I have a happy, ever encountering a vegetable. Queens school healthy, and motivated child who Caitlin had chronic constipation believe in signs. When my daugh- wants to go to school every day. and low muscle tone. Since she’s been switches to ter Caitlin was 4 years old, we Caitlin shares so much of what in school, she has learned that it isn’t I came across “Veggie Tales,” the happens daily in class, centers, healthy to starve herself, and finds children’s cartoon featuring veg- gym, recess, and the cafeteria; es- another food choice she likes. She has a vegetarian etable characters in stories with a pecially, the cafeteria. her first and second choices in mind Christian theme. I was looking for On April 30, the school became and turns to the cafeteria’s salad bar menu an alternative to the usual enter- the first city public school to serve if she needs to supplement. I am to- tainment fare of Disney and PBS, a vegetarian menu for all meals. tally in awe that the school has been and I found that the “Veggie Tales” (Students can also bring their own able to change my picky eater to a stories were engaging and easy for lunch if they don’t want the veg- smart eater who understands that Caitlin to follow. Plus, I enjoyed etarian offerings.) she has the power to choose foods to the cartoons myself and watched Previously, vegetarian choices help her mind and body grow. along with my daughter in some were offered three days a week. Recently, the school invited fam- meaningful mommy-and-me bond- Each month, I would look over the ilies to a nutrition workshop and ing time. menu that came home on the back dinner night, so we could experi- Fast forward a year later when of the school calendar and go over ence firsthand what our children are Caitlin turned 5 and was accepted with Caitlin what she would eat having in the cafeteria. My husband to PS 244, the Active Learning El- and try at lunch. She would cir- Victor, who is the biggest red-meat ementary School, also known as cle items like roasted zucchini, or- eater, didn’t think he would like the TALES, in Flushing. It’s an applica- ange-glazed carrots, broccoli trees, vegetarian meal, but was surprised tion school with a lottery process roasted tofu, brown rice, and spin- that the food was tastier than he for enrollment. Caitlin was one out ach wraps. Then we would make thought and actually quite filling. I of more than 400 applicants for a plan for her to try a few bites was impressed by how flavorful the roughly 135 kindergarten spots. We of something new such as black cooked vegetables were and learned beat incredible odds and are lucky beans and cheddar que- a few cooking tips on what herbs to to be in a school that looks out for sadilla, falafels, curried use and some new ways to prepare the complete well-being of every chickpeas, or chili. beans. student. Whatever the se- We would later record in Since the news of the school turn- her food journal her reac- ing vegetarian, most of the families tions. We did have welcomed the change. In the a star rat- widespread community, there have ing system been some rumblings. There is the with new notion that schools are taking away items she our food rights and imposing their liked the most getting will. I can only speak for myself, but three stars, items don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. If she wouldn’t mind your child is going to eat something trying again getting not made by your own two hands, two stars, and items I would prefer that it be something that didn’t work getting identifiable. one star. The other day, Caitlin and I were I need to preface that Caitlin was cleaning out her DVD collection and the worst eater. she came across one of her beloved She is brutally “Veggie Tales” stories. As she focused honest when she on the cover, I asked her if she wanted likes or dislikes to watch the cartoon. Instead, Caitlin a new food, and said she was reading the name and would rather said “veggie tales” sounded like her skip a meal school. She told me that she now eats than try lots of vegetables at TALES and she some- can run faster, jump higher, and work thing new. smarter. Out of the mouth of babes — Every meal the ultimate sign. time was a Karen M. Lee is a freelance writer battle. She and educator who lives in Flushing with could live on her husband and daughter. Lee is pas- chicken nug- sionate about reading, has a whimsical gets, plain rice, sense of humor, and favors taking the and noodles without road less traveled. 2054 QUEENSXXXXX FAMILYFamilyÊUÊ Ì ÊÓä£Î • June 2013 Vegetable lesson The Kew-Forest School PARTY PARTY PARTY! BY KAREN M. LEE cret formula is, I have a happy, ever encountering a vegetable. Queens school healthy, and motivated child who Caitlin had chronic constipation believe in signs. When my daugh- wants to go to school every day. and low muscle tone. Since she’s been HAVE YOUR CHILD’S FABULOUS switches to ter Caitlin was 4 years old, we Caitlin shares so much of what in school, she has learned that it isn’t I came across “Veggie Tales,” the happens daily in class, centers, healthy to starve herself, and finds BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH US!! children’s cartoon featuring veg- gym, recess, and the cafeteria; es- another food choice she likes. 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For this year’s event, Dromm collaborated with a volunteer group called Hibridos Collective, which describes itself, according to the website, as “an in- terdisciplinary collaborative work- ing to re-envision spaces through Carlos Martinez and Beatriz Gil, co-directors of the event. community-based arts practices.” Dromm has allowed Hibridos Col- lective to create an all-day public at the festival, but the directors When Diversity Plaza was con- event on Saturday, June 22, called prefer that the artists live or work structed in September of 2011, the “Jackson Heights Arts Festival: in Dromm’s district, 25, which cov- some residents and merchants Re-Envisioning Spaces Through ers Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and were concerned that a pedestrian the Arts.” Two volunteers from Hi- Corona. plaza could be detrimental to the birdos Collective, Carlos Martinez In the afternoon, the artists will economic and social vitality of the and Beatriz Gil, are co-directors give musical performances, exhibit area. In opposition to this belief, Hi- Heights of the event. Families can come artwork, and provide free art work- bridos Collective submitted a press to Diversity Plaza, a pedestrian shops to families. release stating, “We believe that plaza on 37th Road between 73rd “It’s really about empowering the community can help change and 74th streets, to participate in the community to re-envision or to this perception and successfully free art workshops, music, outdoor use art as a way of looking at the implement arts and culture pro- exhibitions and beautification ac- neighborhood differently and see- gramming that will make this busi- tivities. If it rains on Saturday, the ing what’s possible in other ways ness corridor thrive in collabora- festival will be rescheduled for the for communities that are so diverse tion with Sukhi, an organization next day. to really come together and inte- currently working to improve the “The day is really in two pieces. grate rather than always just claim- pedestrian plaza.” In the morning we’re going to kick ing, ‘The borough is so diverse,’ ” Partners with Dromm and the Hi- off the event with a beautification observed Gil. bridos Collective include the Jack- activity. We’ll be doing some clean- “We always hear that,” she con- son Heights Beautification Group, up, painting, and planting in the tinued. “But we want to create the Queens Council on the Arts, planters. 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She The application process allows paintbrush or a colored pencil. It’s is a frequent contributor to this publica- any artist to apply to participate to express that.” tion. June 2013 • QUEENS Family 23 vate people to work harder. She tells women seek- Central to her Leading the ing to further their careers to find a mentor, because concerns is the mentorship and sponsor- ship are critical for progres- fact that many sion in the workplace. She further explains that men- women make torships develop from real career decisions and earned connections be- tween people, and that men- with child-rearing tors will select protegees or potential child- change who evidence the potential to benefit from their guid- rearing as a BY RISA C. DOHERTY will discover that she is not re- mitted to her career, supported ance. New book ally good enough. She references by a husband with a flexible job. She realizes that we are factor, whereas he new book, “Lean In,” is studies that indicate that women But, not all women are. She exhib- not all superwomen and partly anecdotal and partly are slower to take risks than men, ited ambivalence at times, but calls that women sometimes get men pursue their offers a T a rallying cry, intended to urging women to learn how to be upon us to forge ahead fearlessly. caught up trying to do ev- encourage women to break free more confident and stop second- For years, women have be- erything perfectly, which careers free from from their innate hesitation to ag- guessing themselves. moaned their conflicted lives and is a losing proposition. As such a hindrance. pep talk for gressively advance their careers Sandberg also recognizes how shared the emotions of their ab- a result, she tells us she and “step up to the table.” difficult it can be for women to senteeism at home, but she does learned to be a perfectionist women in a It is a primer with a “can-do” at- negotiate hard, and deviate from not whine. only for what really matters, titude for women whose fears stop their natural tendency to be loyal, She advocates for women to noting “done is better than Anne-Marie Slaughter, them from achieving their profes- nice, and nurturing, without being openly discuss with office man- perfect.” who revealed last sum- man’s world sional goals. Interestingly, author labeled as too aggressive, writing, agement ways to ease the home- According to Sandberg, mer how she walked away Sheryl Sandberg is not just setting “It’s like trying to cross a mine- work balance, having channeled our culture depicts women from the upper echelons of her sights on the issue of equal pay field backward in high heels.” She her passion into practical solutions adept at balancing their power in the federal gov- for equal work, but instead trying to tells us, too, that women who are when faced with gender inequity, home and work lives as one ernment to be home for her prompt women to aspire to leader- hesitating are often failing to rec- emblematic of her personality and in a million, as depicted in teens, criticizes Sandberg ship roles, lamenting, “I watched as ognize the power they could actu- superior business acumen. the film “I Don’t Know How for putting the onus for the promise my generation had for ally wield. Although I do not want to per- She Does It,” thereby instill- change on the shoulders female leadership dwindled.” When she talks about how petuate the stereotype of the emo- ing fear in young women of young women, instead women see themselves in the work- tional female, I also recognize that who may then look upon of focusing more on the Conformity to place, she recalls how hard women we are not all hard-wired like Sand- the challenge as insur- change needed within the expectations worked to fit in and be like men. berg, nor do we always feel we mountable. She also refer- home and workplace. In her book , published in Ma rch, She reminds me how I felt the need can or want to negotiate hard with ences the close scrutiny of I disagree, as I see lessons Sandberg — chief operating of- to always wear a suit, instead of a our spouses and employers for the Yahoo Chief Executive Of- for all of us in this book: ficer of Facebook, and ranked dress to work, as a young attorney proper balance. ficer Melissa Mayer’s ma- for stay-at-home moms, for on Fortune’s list of the 50 Most in the 1980s, for fear that I would be We are not all Sheryl Sandberg. ternity leave, commenting, moms who work full-time or Powerful Women in Business and taken less seriously in court. Nevertheless, this book should mo- “the dearth of female lead- part-time, and for dads. Al- one of Time’s 100 Most Influential Central to her concerns is the tivate all of us to take another look ers causes one woman to be though Sandberg did men- People in the World — reminds us fact that many women make ca- in the mirror and see the sparks of viewed as representative of tion the “external barriers” how, even in the year 2013, mar- reer decisions with child-rearing potential sometimes hidden from her entire gender.” facing women, she chose in- keters display preconceived gen- or potential child-rearing as a fac- view. Sandberg’s thoughts res- stead to write about the in- der perceptions, selling shirts for tor, whereas men pursue their ca- onate with me as she de- ternal barriers, which have boys who are “Smart like Daddy” reers free from such a hindrance. Sandberg’s keys scribes how women of her not been the focal point for and girls who are “Pretty like Sandberg wants women to make to success generation thought they discussion thus far. Mommy,” reiterating throughout career decisions more like men, by Sandberg favors “authentic had achieved equality, but, Her message should be the book, her frustration with not, “leaving before [they] leave.” communication,” finding that em- along with their spouses, taken seriously and can men in the workplace who con- She does not want women to shy ployees who are honest about the fell right into stereotypical roles, equality,” she writes. not as impeded in their choices serve to make us all better, indi- descendingly pat her on the head away from opportunities that pres- home-work conflicts they face may “caught by surprise,” as they She counsels young women to and they have more of an expec- vidually and as a whole. and comment, however favorably, ent themselves because they might learn that supervisors are willing worked full-time during the day stop trying to “play the good girl” tation for at-home equality from “Lean In” is a well-tailored guide- on her looks. be pregnant or thinking of becom- to accommodate them and others and came home to find themselves in relationships by acting tradition- their spouses. book, which is inspiring women She points out that men are ing pregnant, but instead “lean in” like them, if they speak up. She managing the majority of child- ally domestic to please a man, but across the country, re-opening a promoted on their potential and and forge ahead with every oppor- even hopes that workers who shed rearing and household tasks. She instead to date and marry some- Should we ‘lean in?’ formerly tabled discussion, and women are evaluated on their ac- tunity. tears in the workplace to communi- insists that women stop feeling one who actually wants to be an Sandberg’s crusade doesn’t end preparing all of us to better face complishments. I, personally, did not “lean in,” cate their needs are no longer seen that they alone should be putting equal partner and truly share do- with the book. She has created a the challenges ahead. Sandberg draws upon moments and I remember the feelings of as weak, but as authentic commu- home concerns before work, or the mestic responsibilities: a husband “Lean In” website to help encour- Risa C. Doherty is an award-win- of insecurity in her past, which she ambivalence and uncertainty I felt, nicators. stereotype will continue to be a who would “lean in” at home. age women to meet and discuss ning writer and member of the Ameri- believes are typical for women, that plague so many other expect- She explains that co-workers self-fulfilling prophecy. The good news is that, some her ideas and their goals in small can Society of Journalists and Au- among them, “imposter syndrome,” ant mothers, with their career de- who share emotions build stronger “The sooner we break the cycle, women in their 20s and early 30s groups, known as “Lean In Cir- thors. Read more at www.risadoherty. causing her to worry that her peers cisions. Sandberg is so fully com- relationships, which, in turn, moti- the faster we will reach greater have been reporting that they are cles.” com and www.leanin.com. 24 QUEENS Family • June 2013 vate people to work harder. She tells women seek- Central to her Leading the ing to further their careers to find a mentor, because concerns is the mentorship and sponsor- ship are critical for progres- fact that many sion in the workplace. She further explains that men- women make torships develop from real career decisions and earned connections be- tween people, and that men- with child-rearing tors will select protegees or potential child- change who evidence the potential to benefit from their guid- rearing as a BY RISA C. DOHERTY will discover that she is not re- mitted to her career, supported ance. New book ally good enough. She references by a husband with a flexible job. She realizes that we are factor, whereas he new book, “Lean In,” is studies that indicate that women But, not all women are. She exhib- not all superwomen and partly anecdotal and partly are slower to take risks than men, ited ambivalence at times, but calls that women sometimes get men pursue their offers a T a rallying cry, intended to urging women to learn how to be upon us to forge ahead fearlessly. caught up trying to do ev- encourage women to break free more confident and stop second- For years, women have be- erything perfectly, which careers free from from their innate hesitation to ag- guessing themselves. moaned their conflicted lives and is a losing proposition. As such a hindrance. pep talk for gressively advance their careers Sandberg also recognizes how shared the emotions of their ab- a result, she tells us she and “step up to the table.” difficult it can be for women to senteeism at home, but she does learned to be a perfectionist women in a It is a primer with a “can-do” at- negotiate hard, and deviate from not whine. only for what really matters, titude for women whose fears stop their natural tendency to be loyal, She advocates for women to noting “done is better than Anne-Marie Slaughter, them from achieving their profes- nice, and nurturing, without being openly discuss with office man- perfect.” who revealed last sum- man’s world sional goals. Interestingly, author labeled as too aggressive, writing, agement ways to ease the home- According to Sandberg, mer how she walked away Sheryl Sandberg is not just setting “It’s like trying to cross a mine- work balance, having channeled our culture depicts women from the upper echelons of her sights on the issue of equal pay field backward in high heels.” She her passion into practical solutions adept at balancing their power in the federal gov- for equal work, but instead trying to tells us, too, that women who are when faced with gender inequity, home and work lives as one ernment to be home for her prompt women to aspire to leader- hesitating are often failing to rec- emblematic of her personality and in a million, as depicted in teens, criticizes Sandberg ship roles, lamenting, “I watched as ognize the power they could actu- superior business acumen. the film “I Don’t Know How for putting the onus for the promise my generation had for ally wield. Although I do not want to per- She Does It,” thereby instill- change on the shoulders female leadership dwindled.” When she talks about how petuate the stereotype of the emo- ing fear in young women of young women, instead women see themselves in the work- tional female, I also recognize that who may then look upon of focusing more on the Conformity to place, she recalls how hard women we are not all hard-wired like Sand- the challenge as insur- change needed within the expectations worked to fit in and be like men. berg, nor do we always feel we mountable. She also refer- home and workplace. In her book , published in Ma rch, She reminds me how I felt the need can or want to negotiate hard with ences the close scrutiny of I disagree, as I see lessons Sandberg — chief operating of- to always wear a suit, instead of a our spouses and employers for the Yahoo Chief Executive Of- for all of us in this book: ficer of Facebook, and ranked dress to work, as a young attorney proper balance. ficer Melissa Mayer’s ma- for stay-at-home moms, for on Fortune’s list of the 50 Most in the 1980s, for fear that I would be We are not all Sheryl Sandberg. ternity leave, commenting, moms who work full-time or Powerful Women in Business and taken less seriously in court. Nevertheless, this book should mo- “the dearth of female lead- part-time, and for dads. Al- one of Time’s 100 Most Influential Central to her concerns is the tivate all of us to take another look ers causes one woman to be though Sandberg did men- People in the World — reminds us fact that many women make ca- in the mirror and see the sparks of viewed as representative of tion the “external barriers” how, even in the year 2013, mar- reer decisions with child-rearing potential sometimes hidden from her entire gender.” facing women, she chose in- keters display preconceived gen- or potential child-rearing as a fac- view. Sandberg’s thoughts res- stead to write about the in- der perceptions, selling shirts for tor, whereas men pursue their ca- onate with me as she de- ternal barriers, which have boys who are “Smart like Daddy” reers free from such a hindrance. Sandberg’s keys scribes how women of her not been the focal point for and girls who are “Pretty like Sandberg wants women to make to success generation thought they discussion thus far. Mommy,” reiterating throughout career decisions more like men, by Sandberg favors “authentic had achieved equality, but, Her message should be the book, her frustration with not, “leaving before [they] leave.” communication,” finding that em- along with their spouses, taken seriously and can men in the workplace who con- She does not want women to shy ployees who are honest about the fell right into stereotypical roles, equality,” she writes. not as impeded in their choices serve to make us all better, indi- descendingly pat her on the head away from opportunities that pres- home-work conflicts they face may “caught by surprise,” as they She counsels young women to and they have more of an expec- vidually and as a whole. and comment, however favorably, ent themselves because they might learn that supervisors are willing worked full-time during the day stop trying to “play the good girl” tation for at-home equality from “Lean In” is a well-tailored guide- on her looks. be pregnant or thinking of becom- to accommodate them and others and came home to find themselves in relationships by acting tradition- their spouses. book, which is inspiring women She points out that men are ing pregnant, but instead “lean in” like them, if they speak up. She managing the majority of child- ally domestic to please a man, but across the country, re-opening a promoted on their potential and and forge ahead with every oppor- even hopes that workers who shed rearing and household tasks. She instead to date and marry some- Should we ‘lean in?’ formerly tabled discussion, and women are evaluated on their ac- tunity. tears in the workplace to communi- insists that women stop feeling one who actually wants to be an Sandberg’s crusade doesn’t end preparing all of us to better face complishments. I, personally, did not “lean in,” cate their needs are no longer seen that they alone should be putting equal partner and truly share do- with the book. She has created a the challenges ahead. Sandberg draws upon moments and I remember the feelings of as weak, but as authentic commu- home concerns before work, or the mestic responsibilities: a husband “Lean In” website to help encour- Risa C. Doherty is an award-win- of insecurity in her past, which she ambivalence and uncertainty I felt, nicators. stereotype will continue to be a who would “lean in” at home. age women to meet and discuss ning writer and member of the Ameri- believes are typical for women, that plague so many other expect- She explains that co-workers self-fulfilling prophecy. The good news is that, some her ideas and their goals in small can Society of Journalists and Au- among them, “imposter syndrome,” ant mothers, with their career de- who share emotions build stronger “The sooner we break the cycle, women in their 20s and early 30s groups, known as “Lean In Cir- thors. Read more at www.risadoherty. causing her to worry that her peers cisions. Sandberg is so fully com- relationships, which, in turn, moti- the faster we will reach greater have been reporting that they are cles.” com and www.leanin.com. June 2013 • QUEENS Family 25 PARENTING Easing fears of death What can a mother tell her son about mortality? aising three children, one of to school. This I was familiar with. and would live forever. As a mom, the things I always dreaded He was six years old at the time, you naturally want to shield your R was the “death talk.” With and he always enjoyed being off child from scary thoughts. But each, there was a time when they and had to settle back slowly into a when you are disturbed by them would ask about death. I clearly weekly routine. yourself, it makes it even more dif- remember when my youngest in- His voice started to crack, as he ficult. JUST WRITE quired about it. told me he was just thinking about Surely there is a part of a moth- A few years ago, as I was tuck- “sad stuff.” I tried to ease his wor- er’s heart that is forever carried MOM ing my son into bed one night, ries and explained how he would around in her precious child the DANIELLE SULLIVAN he told me he felt like crying, but see his friends in school tomorrow, minute a woman gives birth. I didn’t know why. It was a Sunday, we’d make cookies afterschool, and don’t care if that child is 1, 10, or and after a few days off, I immedi- it wouldn’t be so bad. 25. The fact remains that women ately thought he wasn’t looking for- “But it’s not that,” he shrieked. are so deeply intertwined in their ward to going back “I’m thinking about what if children’s lives and happiness; we you died, and I was all would do anything to protect them alone.” from harm. Still, there is no greater This I was not ex- gift than being allowed the chance pecting. to raise a child. 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Splash Academy even has an ex- Plus, even New Yorkers thrill at tended evening program (for a fee) passing the Statue of Liberty, the from 10:30 pm to 1:30 am, so par- Freedom Tower, and lower Manhat- © NCL Unlimited Usage ents can enjoy late-night entertain- tan as the ship begins its voyage. ment. Aspects of New York City itself can Teens ages 13 to 17 have a cool be found throughout Norwegian hangout at Entourage, a room filled Breakaway, including three Broad- with small areas to mingle, a foos- way shows (“Rock of Ages,” “Burn Breakaway from NYC ball table, dance floor area, and the Floor,” and “Cirque Dreams & video games. Activities also bring Dinner Jungle Fantasy”) and a spe- BY STACEY ZABLE too scary (even for some adults!), so with a spiral slide — plus a nine- them outside of the teen room with cialty restaurant from New York Norwegian there’s a little more family-friendly hole ocean-themed miniature golf basketball games, nighttime pool City chef and Food Network star orwegian Cruise Line’s new option in the open flume body slide. course beneath the ropes course all parties and more, with an ener- Geoffrey Zakarian. Cruise Line’s Norwegian Breakaway is the Little kids will be thrilled with the keep the kids active and more than getic staff to supervise. Norwegian Breakaway will N largest ship ever to home- SpongeBob SquarePants-themed entertained. Most family staterooms and homeport from Manhattan, with port out of Manhattan — and seeing water area with shallow pool, small Inside the ship, there is a video mini-suites with balconies sleep seven-day cruises to Bermuda newest ship its size and pop artist Peter Max’s slide, sprinklers, and other water arcade, bowling, knock hockey, and up to four, with connecting state- through Oct. 6, 2013, seven-day New York-inspired, painted hull be- features. other games that will never have the rooms available. For those who voyages to The Bahamas and Flor- fore boarding are just the begin- Also at the top of the ship are kids whining that they are bored. wish to upgrade to The Haven con- ida, and two 12-day cruises to the delivers one ning of the impressive elements that some challenges of the non-water Mom and dad can find their own cierge level, the luxurious Two- Southern Caribbean from October will have your kids smiling and jaws kind — a three-story sports com- games at an 18,000-square-foot ca- Bedroom Family Villas that sleep 2013 through April 2014. wow moment dropping throughout their voyage. plex and the largest ropes course sino. up to six feature two bedrooms Visit ncl.com or call (800) 327–7030 Starting at the top of the ship, you at sea. The multi-level structure has and two bathrooms, a separate for rates and departure dates. will discover an aqua park with five, 40 different elements, including a Complimentary kids’ living room, and extra-spacious Stacey Zable is an award-winning after another multi-story waterslides, two swim- zip line. programming balcony. veteran travel writer and family travel ming pools, and four hot tubs. These For true daredevils (tethered to Norwegian Breakaway boasts Dining choices total 28, with nu- expert who has written about destina- are no baby rides — with serious a safety harness, of course), the the line’s largest youth- and teen- merous specialty restaurants made tions, resorts, and cruise lines around adrenaline rushes for those who Plank is a platform that extends dedicated facilities that will have for romantic mom and dad alone the world. Her favorite trips are those fly down the Free Fall, one of two eight feet over the side of the ship. A kids begging to go to “camp.” Splash time. The almost-always open Gar- that she shares with her husband and drop-slides that plunge riders feet rock climbing wall, basketball court, Academy spans two decks and has den Cafe buffet and the 24-hour two daughters. Send travel questions first, and the Whip, two racing, side- bungee trampoline, and spider web areas and activities designed for O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar & and comments to Stacey at info@fami- by-side twister slides. These may be — a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage three age groups, from ages 3 to 12. Grill have plenty of kid-friendly lytraveltrails.com. June 2013 • QUEENS Family 29 RELATIONSHIPS Grandparents’ role in divorce aftermath mother and father separate. mother for more time with the grand- with an occasional visit and the Their children, ages 3 and 5, children may be awkward at best. sending of birthday cards alone. If A reside with their mother. The Still, I would encourage grandpar- you want a relationship later, spend paternal grandmother goes to court ents to attempt this conversation. time with your grandchildren now. DIVORCE & to get visitation with the grandchil- If headway can’t be made through Call regularly. Learn about their rou- dren, hoping to take the children for discussions within the family, going tines and what they care about. SEPARATION overnight stays with her relatives in to court won’t make the relationships If, through no fault of your own, LEE CHABIN, ESQ. a county nearby the mother’s home. warmer or friendlier, although a judge you can’t make such connections This is the situation dealt with in may rule in the grandparent’s favor. (for instance, the parent is unco- the recently issued opinion of “Mat- Obviously, I would suggest media- operative), keep trying. Effort does ter of Hill v. Juhase.” tion rather than litigation. Mediating count, and such evidence may be Here, I’ll discuss the court’s rea- allows for everyone to meet in a helpful to your case. soning, which is especially instructive safe environment, and the parties “Hill” said standing also requires to grandparents who want to have a are assisted in having constructive evidence of “the nature and basis of relationship with their grandchildren discussions and considering options the parent’s objection to visitation.” following a break-up of the parents. everyone can live with — instead Would you like to have your grand- But when serious problems de- of having a third party who doesn’t children with you overnight? If the velop between spouses or partners, know you make a ruling that at least parent objects, saying that the chil- their friends and family often take one person is likely to be unhappy dren are young and you have never sides and are outspoken in doing so, with. babysat them and may not know rather than being supportive in more But, if court becomes necessary, what to do, or that you have a lot of constructive ways, such as listening here are some factors the judge may company in your home where alco- and finding and sharing information. look at: hol is served, a judge may question One result may be a badly dam- In the “Hill” case, “Standing [the your suitability to care for the kids. aged relationship between the one right to file a lawsuit or file a petition Additionally, the court in “Hill” trying to offer assistance (let’s say a under the circumstances] requires stated, “The presumption that a fit grandmother trying to help her son) evidence of the ‘nature and extent of parent’s decisions are in the child’s and the other party (say, the son’s the grandparent-grandchild relation- best interests is a strong one.” spouse). In this scenario, the mother ship.’ ” This requirement means that If you are in the situation of hav- may not care much for the grand- there must be a real connection. A ing to prove to a judge that a parent mother after the breakup. Asking the court will probably not be impressed is unfit, you’ll find that overcoming this “strong” presumption will not be easy. Different jurisdictions may have various approaches, but it is always a good idea to keep nurturing that re- lationship with your grandchildren, and to maintain that relationship with the “other parent.” Because as the court in Hill also said, “Grandpar- ents must allege and establish more than ‘love and affection’ for their grandchildren.” New York City and Long Island-based divorce mediator and collaborative di- vorce lawyer Lee Chabin, Esq. helps cli- ents end their relationships respectfully and without going to court. Contact him at [email protected] or (718) 229–6149, or go to http://lc-mediate. com/. Disclaimer: All material in this column is for informational purposes only and does not con- stitute legal advice. Discussing your particular case and circumstances with a legal profes- sional before making important decisions is strongly encouraged to safeguard your rights. 30 QUEENS Family • June 2013 RELATIONSHIPS Grandparents’ role in divorce aftermath mother and father separate. mother for more time with the grand- with an occasional visit and the Their children, ages 3 and 5, children may be awkward at best. sending of birthday cards alone. If A reside with their mother. The Still, I would encourage grandpar- you want a relationship later, spend paternal grandmother goes to court ents to attempt this conversation. time with your grandchildren now. DIVORCE & to get visitation with the grandchil- If headway can’t be made through Call regularly. Learn about their rou- dren, hoping to take the children for discussions within the family, going tines and what they care about. SEPARATION overnight stays with her relatives in to court won’t make the relationships If, through no fault of your own, LEE CHABIN, ESQ. a county nearby the mother’s home. warmer or friendlier, although a judge you can’t make such connections This is the situation dealt with in may rule in the grandparent’s favor. (for instance, the parent is unco- the recently issued opinion of “Mat- Obviously, I would suggest media- operative), keep trying. Effort does ter of Hill v. Juhase.” tion rather than litigation. Mediating count, and such evidence may be Here, I’ll discuss the court’s rea- allows for everyone to meet in a helpful to your case. soning, which is especially instructive safe environment, and the parties “Hill” said standing also requires to grandparents who want to have a are assisted in having constructive evidence of “the nature and basis of relationship with their grandchildren discussions and considering options the parent’s objection to visitation.” following a break-up of the parents. everyone can live with — instead Would you like to have your grand- But when serious problems de- of having a third party who doesn’t children with you overnight? If the velop between spouses or partners, know you make a ruling that at least parent objects, saying that the chil- their friends and family often take one person is likely to be unhappy dren are young and you have never sides and are outspoken in doing so, with. babysat them and may not know rather than being supportive in more But, if court becomes necessary, what to do, or that you have a lot of constructive ways, such as listening here are some factors the judge may company in your home where alco- and finding and sharing information. look at: hol is served, a judge may question One result may be a badly dam- In the “Hill” case, “Standing [the your suitability to care for the kids. aged relationship between the one right to file a lawsuit or file a petition Additionally, the court in “Hill” trying to offer assistance (let’s say a under the circumstances] requires stated, “The presumption that a fit grandmother trying to help her son) evidence of the ‘nature and extent of parent’s decisions are in the child’s and the other party (say, the son’s the grandparent-grandchild relation- best interests is a strong one.” spouse). In this scenario, the mother ship.’ ” This requirement means that If you are in the situation of hav- may not care much for the grand- there must be a real connection. A ing to prove to a judge that a parent mother after the breakup. Asking the court will probably not be impressed is unfit, you’ll find that overcoming this “strong” presumption will not be easy. Different jurisdictions may have various approaches, but it is always a good idea to keep nurturing that re- lationship with your grandchildren, and to maintain that relationship with the “other parent.” Because as the court in Hill also said, “Grandpar- ents must allege and establish more than ‘love and affection’ for their grandchildren.” New York City and Long Island-based divorce mediator and collaborative di- vorce lawyer Lee Chabin, Esq. helps cli- ents end their relationships respectfully and without going to court. Contact him at [email protected] or (718) 229–6149, or go to http://lc-mediate. com/. Disclaimer: All material in this column is for informational purposes only and does not con- stitute legal advice. Discussing your particular case and circumstances with a legal profes- sional before making important decisions is strongly encouraged to safeguard your rights. June 2013 • QUEENS Family 31 SAFER SUN for everyone Tips, tricks, BY MALIA JACOBSON ou stocked up on sunscreen, and secrets to doled out sunglasses and Y floppy sunhats, and man- enjoy summer aged to coat your kids in gooey white SPF 30 before hitting the local swimming hole. But they still came without home looking like lobsters, moan- ing and groaning over their painful getting burned sunburns. What gives? Sunscreens are now part of most kids’ summer routines, but that doesn’t mean that all kids are as well-protected as they should be. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, sunscreens are often less effective than parents think, be- cause they aren’t applied correctly. 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Dear teachers, garten through 12 are gaining more s , E T YOUR CHILDREN AVOID FAIRLY I have three grandchildren, ages weight and falling further behind vigorous daily physical activity. 10, 8, and 5. I would love to have in learning during the summer. You s , E T YOUR CHILDREN EAT A STEADY some new activities for them to do certainly don’t want this to happen diet of unhealthy foods. as I spend so much time with them to your children. in the summer. Do you know any Dos for a productive summer: Freezing on tests that are both fun and educational? s "RING YOUR CHILDREN UP TO GRADE hurts middle schooler Dear parents, level in every subject through your Dear teachers, There are many websites with efforts or outside help. -Y SON WILL BE IN EIGHTH GRADE appealing summer activities. Do s ( AV E A DAILY FAMILY READING NEXT FALL (E HAS ALWAYS GOTTEN GOOD visit www.activitytv.com, which al- half-hour where everyone gathers grades in math class. Unfortunately, lows children and adults to work in one room and reads. No discus- he is a terrible test taker and froze together on all kinds of fun activi- SION IS NECESSARY (OWEVER IT CAN UP ON THE MATH PLACEMENT TEST (E ties. The site offers videos and writ- be fun if several family members has been placed in the lowest or ten instructions for projects, from read the same books or magazines next-to-lowest math class and will origami to science to cooking and and talk about them. For example, not be allowed to take algebra. I much more. think of the different perspectives don’t think this is fair, as he did well 4HE ,AWRENCE (ALL WEBSITE WWW you and your children might in the pre-algebra class. lawrencehallofscience.org/kidsite) have on articles in People mag- Dear parents, has many experiments that may tie azine. Freezing up on tests is going to in with what the older children are s - A K E SUMMER A SKILL cause your son a lot of trouble later doing at school. For example, your building time for such non- on in high school. It has already de- grandchildren could compare the academic activities as nied him a place in the algebra class size of their ears or feet to those of sports, music, dance, cook- and landed him in a low math class. many animals. Plus, we have aca- ing, knitting, photography, "EING A TERRIBLE TEST TAKER COULD demic activities that are fun on our and whatever else interests even cause him to have problems WEBSITE DEARTEACHERCOM UNDER your children. Gaining skills with algebra if he is placed in that h,EARNING !CTIVITIESv in any of these areas will help CLASS "EFORE YOU PUSH TO GET HIM These are at-home activities. children build confidence in to take algebra next year, consider They’re fun, but visiting places in their abilities. 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You’ll have to be ready school is still in session, contact his on the field, too, in case you’ll need pre-algebra math teacher at once Play ball! to catch a ball and get an out. Staying busy and ask the teacher if your child When it’s your turn to bat, you’ll is truly ready for algebra. If the ou have a little slugger who wear a special helmet so you don’t teacher thinks he is, ask that he can’t get enough baseball, he’s get hurt. Everybody will be watch- or she intercede, so your son can Y not alone, as he’ll see in “A ing while you’re batting — even take algebra next year. If you can’t Baseball Story” by Richard Torrey. mom and dad. But if they wave this summer contact the teacher, find out how Some kids in the neighborhood at you, don’t wave back. 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For example, your n the new book “Father Groppi: knocked him down. The boy kicked the work of an influential person is building time for such non- on in high school. It has already de- grandchildren could compare the Marching for Civil Rights” by Stu- James and when they both apolo- lost to history. Why don’t more people academic activities as nied him a place in the algebra class size of their ears or feet to those of I art Stotts, your child can read gized later, James understood that it know this story? Fortunately for your sports, music, dance, cook- and landed him in a low math class. many animals. Plus, we have aca- about one peace-loving man who was an example of respect. child, “Father Groppi: Marching for ing, knitting, photography, "EING A TERRIBLE TEST TAKER COULD demic activities that are fun on our knew right from wrong. In 1952, James went into the Civil Rights” solves that problem. and whatever else interests even cause him to have problems WEBSITE DEARTEACHERCOM UNDER James Groppi didn’t know much seminary to study for the Catholic But Stotts doesn’t just tell the your children. Gaining skills with algebra if he is placed in that h,EARNING !CTIVITIESv about civil rights when he was a priesthood. He worked at a Milwau- tale of James Groppi, his work, and in any of these areas will help CLASS "EFORE YOU PUSH TO GET HIM These are at-home activities. kid, but he knew what kee youth center, where he got to his disappointments. Stotts also children build confidence in to take algebra next year, consider They’re fun, but visiting places in discrimination felt like. know many African-American chil- writes about how Catholic higher- their abilities. This is whether it is likely that he can pass your community can really widen Born in 1930, Groppi dren. When he graduated from semi- ups viewed civil rights, where racism especially impor- the algebra tests successfully, so he your grandchildren’s knowledge of was the second-young- nary and was ordained in 1959, he came from and what happened, and tant if your chil- can go onto geometry. the world. Why don’t you select one est child of parents preached against discrimination at he tells the story of a city that he dren are not aca- You need to help him get a han- day a week and call it “Adventure who came from Italy an all-white church before he was claims is still “deeply segregated.” demic superstars. dle on freezing up on tests. A study $AY v 9OU CAN HAVE A SHORT ADVEN- — and in segregated sent to a parish in which the congre- This is a fascinating biography, made s ( AV E A VARIETY skills course at a learning center ture and end it with a picnic lunch. Milwaukee, that gation was almost all black. better for kids because of a glossary, of family-oriented could be helpful. Also, you or a tutor Try visits to a fire station; a fac- meant a lot of teasing That move gave him an early un- index, and pronunciation guide. activities such as could teach him such techniques as tory; a museum; rides on trains, and prejudice. derstanding of civil rights. If your child loves history, or if you weekend hikes or spacing out studying before a test, buses, and boats; along with visits But the Groppi Starting in 1961, Father James want him to know more about the biking outings, game re-doing all problems in a lesson to parks with interesting attrac- fa mily wa s close, a nd Groppi got involved in the Civil Rights hard work done for equality, here’s nights, picnics, vis- for better preparation, reading di- tions. Time at a swimming pool, the parents taught Movement. He made several trips to a book to find. For your 7-to-12-year- its to historical sites rections carefully, doing the simple bowling alley, or miniature golf can tolerance. Teachers the South, where segregation was old, reading “Father Groppi: March- and colleges, and questions first to build confidence, even teach new skills. You’ll find also noticed that rampant. He worked to integrate res- ing for Civil Rights” seems just right. attending sporting skimming the test to figure out how many more in this parenting maga- Groppi was a natu- taurants, and he supported Dr. King’s “Father Groppi: Marching for Civil events and musical to pace himself, and skipping ques- zine. ral leader. It was third March on Selma. He was arrested Rights,” by Stuart Stotts. [144 pages, performances. tions he doesn’t know. If his anxiety Parents should send questions and during a school for peaceful protests, and he kept sup- 2013, $12.95]. s ( AV E DAILY HOUSE- continues, he should ask the school comments to dearteacher@dearteacher. basketball game porters safe on many marches. Terri Schlichenmeyer has been read- hold jobs for every child counselor for help. com or ask them on the columnists’ web- that he had one of his Father Groppi next took on the ing since she was 3 years old, and that contribute meaning- A test score should not be the site at www.dearteacher.com. most memorable moments: James entire City of Milwaukee over unfair she never goes anywhere without a fully to the running of the only factor in deciding who should ©Compass Syndicate Corporation, 2012 blocked another player who hap- housing practices. book. She lives on a hill with two dogs house. TAKE ALGEBRA (OPEFULLY THIS IS NOT Distributed by King Features Syndicate pened to be black, and accidentally I’m always a little surprised when and 12,000 books. June 2013 • QUEENS Family 37 CalendarJune Photo by Harald Hoyer adybug, ladybug fly away Hall’s gardens. Bug out with fireflys home — right to the New The fun begins at noon on June L York Hall of Science on 29 and lasts until 4 pm. The event June 29. is free with general admission to and ladybugs Bug Day is here, and children the museum. can celebrate by creating a ping- New York Hall of Science [47-01 111 pong ball catapult, design an LED- St. at Avenue of Science in Flushing lit firefly, and then participate in Meadows Corona, (718) 699–0005, the annual ladybug release in the www.nysci.org]. 38 QUEENS Family • June 2013 Calendar Center, 228 –06 Northern Blvd.; (718) 229–4000; 8 pm; $12 ($14 non-mem- Submit a listing bers; $8 children to 12 years old). Going Places is dedicated to Join astronomer Mark Freilich for a bringing our readers the most summer night of star gazing and fun comprehensive events calen- activities. Bring your own binoculars dar in your area. But to do so, or telescope. Snacks and beverages we need your help! provided. Send your listing request to queens[email protected] Sun, June 2 — and we’ll take care of the rest. Please e-mail requests more Little Makers: New York Hall of Sci- than three weeks prior to the ence, 47-01 111th St., at Avenue of Sci- event to ensure we have enough ence; (718) 699–0005 X 353; www. time to get it in. And best of all, nyscience.org; 10:30 am–12:30 pm; $8 it’s FREE! plus admission to the museum ($5 for members). Children enjoy this drop-in workshop. Pre-registration is recommended. Sat, June 1 Kew Gardens Kids Art in the Park YAI’s Central Park Challenge: Cen- 2013: Kew Gardens Cinema Park, Austin tral Park, The Naumburg Bandshell, 72nd Street and Lefferts Boulevard; 11:30 am. Street; (877) YAI–WALK; yai.org/cpc; Kids of all ages are invited to the 5th 9am–noon; Race is $20 if register before Annual Kew Gardens Cinemas Park May 5th; after May 5, $30. for a fun-filled day of mural painting, Join the movement — 5K competitive arts and crafts, and creative activities. run, 3K fundraising walk, children’s play The main attraction of this very popu- area and races — and show your support lar event is a large-scale group mural, for a world that embraces differences. open to kids of all ages throughout Children can participate in the Jr. All- the day to paint whatever they envi- American 50-yard dash and all are wel- sion! Kids can also create individual come to enjoy the Play Area, complete masterpieces at the open arts and with face painting, sand art, dancing, crafts workshop table, get their faces live music, games and more. Registration painted, enjoy story time, and partici- takes place at the event and includes ac- pate in a variety of artistic activities! cess to Play Area and 2013 Central Park Rain date June 9. Challenge T-shirt for $10. Strawberry festival: Utopia play- Art competition: Kissena Park, 164th ground, 178th Street and 73rd Avenue; St. and Oak Avenue; (917) 488–3386; (718) 520–5919; www.nycgovparks.org; [email protected]; 9 am–1 pm; Free. Noon; Free. Youths 12 to 18 years old are invited to Celebrate the beginning of summer participate. Paper will be supplied along with the taste of strawberries. Enjoy with materials. All minors must be ac- Photo by Daniel Avila crafts, face painting, and games. companied by an adult. Pre-registration Scavenger Hunt: Forest Park Visitor is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Center, Forest Park and Woodhaven Bou- Hosted by the Kissena Park Civic Associa- levard; (718) 846–2731; www.nycgov- tion. (Rain date, June 8.) Take a zip-line trip parks.org; 1 pm; Free. Family wellness expo: Sorrentino Families have fun searching for clues. Recreation Center, 1848 Carnaga Ave. at through the trees Bay 25th Street; (718) 471–4818; www. Mon, June 3 nycgovparks.org; 11 am; Free. Enjoy a day of spa treatments, health ippee, the Adventure mentation and safety techniques. Dancing under the stars: Wallen- information, and fitness activities. course at Alley Pond Park Programs for children 8 years berg Square, Metropolitan Ave. and Park is open again, and families and older are available on a first- Ln. South; (718) 235–4100; www.ny- Strawberry festival: Street festival, Y can take the challenge from June come, first-served basis every cgovparks.org; 6–7:30 pm; Free. Elton St. and Jamaica Avenue; (718) 2 through Nov. 3. Sunday at 10 am and 1:30 pm Enjoy a ballroom dancing lesson. Great 235–4100; www.nycgovparks.org; exercise for any age. Noon–3 pm; Free. Zip through the tree tops and (weather permitting). Celebrate the beginning of summer balance among the branches In July and August pre-regis- with the taste of strawberries. Enjoy along a course consisting of 20 tration is required the Monday Tues, June 4 crafts, face painting, games, a perfor- high and low elements designed before. “Finding Nemo”: Beach 17th Street, mance of Freckle Face Strawberry by the to challenge your mettle and en- The Adventure Course at Alley Beach 17th Street and Seagirt Blvd.; (718) Broadhollow Theatre and musician Hip courage a connection with na- Pond, Sundays, June 2 through 318–4000; www.nycgovparks.org; 8–9 Pickles. ture. Many of these elements are Nov. 3 at 10 am and 1:30 pm. pm; Free. The garbage collector: Greek accessible to people with disabili- Free. Bring a chair or blanket and the children Cultural Center, 26-80 30th St.; (718) ties, and concentrate on team- Alley Pond Park [76th Ave. at and enjoy a night of popcorn and film. 726–7329; www.greekculturalcenter.org; building and problem-solving Springfield Boulevard in Oakland 7 pm; Free. skills. The Adventure Course staff Gardens, (718) 217–4685, www.nyc. Thurs, June 6 Children’s play. is well-trained in program imple- gov/parks/rangers]. Monkey, Monkey Music: Dry Harbor Star party: Alley Pond Environmental Continued on page 40 June 2013 • QUEENS Family 39 Calendar Continued from page 39 14 –01 Astoria Blvd. at 14th Street; (718) Playground, Myrtle Ave. at Forest Park 278–2220; www.queenslibrary.org; 3:30 Dr.; (718) 235–4100; www.nycgoparks. pm; Free. org; 7–8 pm; Free. Presented by the NYC Public Library, Meredith LeVande delivers a high- the touring production of “My City Park” engergy concert for children. is great for children 3 –10 years old. Milo and the whole gang try to save their fa- Fri, June 7 vorite park. “Hotel Transylvania”: Rochdale Thurs, June 20 park, Guy R Brewer Blvd. at 137th Av- enue; (718) 520–5954; www.nycgov- “Sister Rain and Brother Sun”: parks.org; 7:30 pm; Free. Sobelsohn Park, Park Ln. at Forest Park Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a Drive; (718) 235 –4100; www.nycgov- night with Dracula and his teenaged parks.org; 7 pm; Free. daughter. When Sister Rain becomes jealous of Brother Sun and stops watering the Sat, June 8 Earth, Mother Nature and the audience must help to save the day. Hands-on History: Rufus King Park, 150th St. and 89th; (718) 206–0545 X 13; www.nycgovparks.org; Noon–3 pm; Fri, June 21 Free. “Hotel Transylvania”: Captain Tilly Children learn all about life 200 years Milo and friends Park, 164th Street at 85th Avenue; (718) ago. 520–5954; www.nycgovparks.org; 7:30 pm; Free. Family day: Captain Tilly Park, High- Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a land Ave. at 167th Street; (718) 520– to the rescue night with Dracula and his teenaged 5954; www.nycgovparks.org; Noon; daughter. Free. y City Park,” children 3 to 10 years old, and An afternoon of games, crafts, music comes to Astoria teaches young ones the value of and contests. “M Public Library on working together to accomplish a Sat, June 22 Summer of the Stars: New York Hall June 18. common goal. Summer fest: King Manor Mu- of Science, 47–01 111th St., at Avenue of Making Books Sing presents “My City Park” on June 18 at seum, 150th St. and Jamaica Avenue; Science; (718) 699–0005 X 353; www. the endearing tale of Milo and his 3:30 pm. Admission is free (718) 206–0545; www.nycgoparks.org; nyscience.org; Noon–4 pm; Free with friends, and what happens when Astoria Public Library [14-01 Asto- Noon–4 pm; Free. museum admission. they find out that their favorite ria Blvd. at 28th Avenue in Astoria, Celebrate the end of school and the beginning of summer. Explore the innovation and de- park is going to close. (718) 278–2220, www.queenslibrary. sign process through sports-related The puppet show is perfect for org]. Family Camping: Alley Pond Park, activities. 76th Ave. & Springfield Blvd.; (718) 229– 4000; 6 pm; Free. Sun, June 9 Literacy Program, 35–32 21st St. at 36th 420–5954; www.nycgovparks.org; 1 Join the rangers for a night out under Second Sundays: Queens Museum Avenue; www.nycgovpaks.org; 4 pm; pm; Free. the sky. of Art, New York City Building, Flushing Free. Enjoy a day of rides, arts, crafts, pet Exposed Sound: New York Hall of Meadows Corona Park; (718) 592–9700; Presented by the NYC Public Library, microchipping and more. Science, 47–01 111th St., at Avenue of www.queensmuseum.org; 1–4 pm; the touring production of “My City Park” Science; (718) 699–0005 X353; www. Family workshop: Museum of the Free. is great for children 3 –10 years old. Milo nyscience.org; 6:30 pm; Free. Moving Image, 36–01 35th Ave.; (718) Enjoy a family friendly workshop, gal- and the whole gang try to save their fa- 777–6888; www.movingimage.us; 3 Performance and workshop featur- lery tours and live music. vorite park. pm; $10 ($5 family members). ing Haeyoung Kim’s performance of “Moori.” Use stop motion animation in fun and Mon, June 10 Sat, June 15 creative ways. Dancing under the stars: 6–7:30 Charity golf outing: Riis Park Pitch Sun, June 23 pm. Wallenberg Square. See Monday, and Putt, 155th Street and the Board- Sun, June 16 Little Makers: 10:30 am–12:30 pm. June 3. walk; (917) 803–9208; 8:30 am; $60 per New York Hall of Science. See Sunday, Little Makers: 10:30 am–12:30 pm. golfer. June 2. New York Hall of Science. See Sunday, Join the Knights of Pythias in their Thurs, June 13 June 2. fight against juvenile diabetes. Drive for Summer Solstice Celebration: Summer of the Stars: Noon–4 pm. Queens Botanical Garden, 43–50 Main the Cure. Men, women and beginners. Family workshop: 1 and 3 pm. Mu- New York Hall of Science. See Saturday, Street; (718) 539–5296; www.queensbo- $50,000 Hole in One, $25,000 to the seum of the Moving Image. See Satur- June 8. tanical.org; 11 am to4 pm; Free. golfer and $25,000 to the charity. Break- day, June 15. Here comes the sun. “Rapunzel”: Jackson Pond Play- fast, 18 holes of golf, barbecue, DJ, raf- ground, Myrtle Ave. at 109th Street; fles, entertainment and more. Mon, June 17 (718) 235–4100; www.nycgovparks.org; Family Fun Day: John Garden Park, Mon, June 24 7 pm; Free. 33rd Road and 215th Street; www.ny- Dancing under the stars: 6–7:30 Dancing under the stars: 6–7:30 Enjoy the fairy tale presented by Broad cgovparks.org; Noon – 3 pm; Free. pm. Wallenberg Square. See Monday, pm. Wallenberg Square. See Monday, June 3. Hollow Theater. Enjoy a day of rides, arts, crafts, pet June 3. microchipping and more. Fri, June 14 Tues, June 18 Waterfront Independence Cele- Family Fun Day: Phil Rizzuto Park, bration: Astoria Park Lawn, 19th Street “My City Park”: Ravenswood Family Atlantic Avenue and 126th Street; (718) “My City Park”: Astoria Public Library, and Shore Boulevard; (718) 728–7820; 40 QUEENS Family • June 2013 Calendar www.nycgoparks.org; 7:30–10 pm; Free. Hands-on discovery program for Fireworks and the Queens Symphony children 5 to 12 years old. Children Orchestra. learn how to plant and harvest veg- gies and flowers. No class Memorial Day Thurs, June 27 weekend. “The Willow Girl”: Wallenberg Rocket Park mini golf: New York Square, Metropolitan Avenue and Park Hall of Science, 47–01 111th St., at Av- Lane South; (718) 235–4100; www.ny- enue of Science; (718) 699–0005 X cgovparks.org; 7 pm; Free. 353; www.nyscience.org; Saturdays and A young girl comes to America and Sundays, 10 am–6 pm, Now – Sun, June learns about her special gifts. 30; $6 ($5 children and seniors) plus mu- “Rise of the Guardian”: Phil Rizzuto seum admission. Park, Atlantic Avenue and 126th Street; Putt through the space capsule and (718) 520–5954; www.nycgovparks.org; explore gravity, propulsion and escape 7:30 pm; Free. velocity in the only mini golf space Grab a chair or bring a blanket and course around. enjoy a movie under the stars. Story time: Barnes & Noble, 176–60 Fri, June 28 Union Tpke.; (718) 380–7077; Saturdays, 11 am, Now – Sat, July 20; Free. “Madagascar 3”: Brookville Play- Each week children enjoy a selection ground, Brookville Boulevard and 143rd from a different author. Avenue; (718) 520–5954; www.nycgov- parks.org; 7:30 pm; Free. Saturday sculpture: Socrates Sculp- Join Marty and the gang for this last ture Park, 3205 Vernon Blvd.; (718) installment of the franchise. 956–1819; www.socratessculpturepark. org; Saturdays, Noon–3 pm,; Free. Sat, June 29 Participants visit with a different each week and create projects. Teen workshop: Museum of the Moving Image, 36–01 35th Ave.; (718) Foundations in astronomy: Alley 777–6888; www.movingimage.us; 10 Pond Environmental Center, 228–06 am–7 pm; Free. Northern Blvd.; (718) 229–4000; Satur- Young Rewired State NYC offers teens Rapunzel lets down day, June 1, 1 pm; Sunday, June 9, 1 pm; and opportunity to learn about coding Sunday, June 23, 1 pm; $50 ($65 non- and design. her hair in the park members) whole series. Freshwater Fishing: Kissena Park, Children 9 years and older and adults Rose and Oak Avenues; (212) 352–1769; apunzel” lets down all the key elements to rescue her learn all about cosmos, from the size www.nycgovparks.org; 11 am; Free. her shiny, long locks and find a place in her heart. and scope to the cycles of the moon. Urban rangers teach children the ins “R at the Jackson Pond “Rapunzel” on June 13 at 7 pm. The six session course is limited to 12 and outs of angling. Playground on June 13. Admission is free. participants. Registration in advance is Sun printing: Flushing Town Hall, Presented by the Broad Hal- Jackson Pond Playground [Myrtle required. 137–35 Northern Boulevard; (718) 463– low Theater, the enchanting fairy Ave. at 109th Street in Woodhaven, Activity table: Queens Botanical Gar- 7700; www.flushingtownhall.org; 2 pm; tale tells the story about a girl, a (718) 235–4100, www.nycgovparks. den, 43–50 Main Street; (718) 539– $20 per parent and 1 child, $10 each ad- tower and the prince who finds org]. ditional child. 5296; www.queensbotanical.org; Sat- Family workshop using leaves, flowers, urdays and Sundays, 2–5 pm, Sat, June 1 – Sun, June 23; Free with admission to lace and feathers. Playground: New York Hall of Science, display at the museum. the grounds. 47–01 111th St., at Avenue of Science; Sun, June 30 (718) 699–0005 X 353; www.nyscience. The Last Reef: New York Hall of Sci- Children enjoy a day at the gardens org; Weekdays, 10 am–5 pm, Saturdays ence, 47 –01 111th St., at Avenue of and make crafts. Teen workshop: 10 am–7 pm. Mu- and Sundays, 10 am–6 pm,; $4 per per- Science; (718) 699–0005 X353; www. Flea markets: Richmond hill, 117–09 seum of the Moving Image. See Satur- son plus museum admission. nyscience.org; Tuesdays – Sundays, 11 Hillside Ave.; (347) 709–7661; www.rich- day, June 29. Children explore, discovery and have am–2 pm, Now – Sun, June 30; $6 ($5 fun in this outdoor playground with students and seniors) plus museum mondhillfleamarket.com; Sundays, 8 am Little Makers: 10:30 am–12:30 pm. admission. – 3pm, Sun, June 2 – Sun, Aug. 18; Free. New York Hall of Science. See Sunday, slides, seesaws and pits as well as fog Fly across tropical reefs, brush through June 2. machines. Each session lasts 45 minutes; A fun-filled afternoon where families weather permitting. a cloud of a million jellyfish and visit an can bargain hunt, clothes, memorabilia, alien world where the tiniest creatures and much more. Long –running Swinging with the All Stars: Louis live in this 3D theater presentation. Rec- Armstrong House Museum, 34 –56 ommended for children 6 years and Adventure course: Alley Pond Park, Legendarium: Cunningham Park, 107th Street; (718) 478–8274; www.loui- older. 76th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard; 73rd Avenue and Francis Lewis Boule- sarmstronghouse.org; Tuesdays – Fridays, (718) 229–4000; Sundays, 10 am and vard; (800) 922–3772; https://bigap- 10 am–5 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, HSBC Children’s Garden: Queens plecircus.org; $20 –$60. Noon–5 pm, Now – Sat, Aug. 31; Free Botanical Garden, 43–50 Main Street; 1:30 pm, beginning Sun, June 2; Free. The Big Apple Circus is back with with museum admission. 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