Lake Compounce- Cool Savings in Connecticut
It’s hot out, super hot. Summer time is here, and it’s either time to bake in the sun or cool off at in a pool or water park. If you are from the New England area, or traveling there, check out Lake Compounce in nearby Bristol, CT.
Splash Zone- Summer Fun at a Discount!
Hey, New Jersey people! (and the surrounding area who wish they were NJ! LOL) Time for summer in the garden state, and we all know what that means- going down the shore. The drive down to the shore can be a pest, but once there, it is so much fun to get away from reality for a bit and fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean. For families, this possible too- you just need to wear those little ones out a bit during the day. May I suggest Splash Zone Water Park in Wildwood, NJ. Wildwood is known to be a superb family friendly destination for the tri-state area. Gorgeous beaches, lots to do, and family friendly. If going for a loud fun [Read more…]
@SesamePlace Will be in NYC Tomorrow! #VisitBucksCounty
Want to hear some exciting news?
Sesame Place will be touring NYC all day on Thursday, June 28, with stops at:
Columbus Circle
Museum of Natural History
MET Museum
Near the Plaza Hotel
Chelsea Piers
Central Park
They will be telling fans via Twitter where they can find us throughout the day, so make sure you follow @SesamePlace [Read more…]
5 Cell Phone Rules to Set for Your Teen
There used to be a time when if a teenager wanted to talk on the telephone, they
either had to use the one that was in common areas (like the living room or kitchen) or
hope that their parents would surprise them with one for a milestone birthday like 16 or
18.
Yes, that’s a tale that’s almost light years old because these days, kids as young as
10 (sometimes even younger) have them now. Just because technology has changed
the times, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some “parental guidance instructions” that
should still apply, though.
If your teen has a cell phone, and you’re wondering what some of the best rules to
implement are when it comes to using it, here are five below.
There’s a time and a place for everything. Some kids have their
phone on them at all times. More times than not, it’s not totally necessary for them to,
especially if they are in the house. Make sure that you designate times when the phone
can (and should) be used and times when it shouldn’t. In class, during homework (unless
it’s to discuss homework) or after bedtime are three times when it needs to be turned
off.
Cell phones are not for talking on all day long. Even when
teenagers are not in school or studying, that doesn’t mean that they need to be on the
phone all day with their friends, either. This particular rule is age-sensitive (meaning
someone 13 needs stricter guidelines than someone who is 17), but be sure to sit down
with your teen to discuss times when they can talk to/text their friends and times when it
should be put on silent or vibrate.
There doesn’t need to be a passcode on it. This particular rule
is controversial with some parents just because they don’t want to feel like they are
invading their children’s privacy. But remember, although you may have a very amicable
relationship with your teen, that doesn’t negate the fact that you are still responsible
for their safety and well-being. That said, a lot of cell phones have an option where
people can put passcodes on it to prevent other people [Read more…]
How to Get Your Kids Ready and Out the Door Faster in the Morning
When school is in session, isn’t it amazing that while your kids’ schedule is pretty
much the same, knowing if they will stay on that schedule can be a daily (unwanted)
game of “hit or miss”? For a variety of reasons, it can be really challenging to get them
out of the house so that they can get to class on time.
If you’re a parent who has been struggling with finding ways to get your kids ready
and out of the door faster in the morning, here are some tips to make it easier on both
you and them:
Plan the night before. Let’s face it. The evening time is not much
less hectic than the morning. This is because while the a.m. hours are about getting the
kids off to school, the evening hours are about taking care of all of the things that they
were assigned while they were in class. This can cause us to forget to plan for the next
day. However, in taking a few minutes each night to pick out clothes and iron them, as
well as reorganize backpacks and pack lunches, you have shaved off at least 30 minutes off of the morning hours that can be devoted to doing other things.
Have breakfast preplanned. If you are a pretty good planner, you
are probably already in the habit of having your kids’ lunches prepared; yet, have you
ever noticed that mornings in the kitchen can tend to be pretty hectic while everyone is
running around trying to figure out what they’re going to eat? Make things less chaotic
by posting up a breakfast menu very similar to the one that you may have for dinner. [Read more…]
Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium Opens New 1,500-Square-Foot Exhibit On World Oceans Day
- Take Action Mailbox Station – Visitors can act immediately on their concerns based upon what they just experienced in the maze and appeal to local legislators to support clean water initiatives. This area gives them the opportunity to voice their concerns by writing a letter, drawing a picture, or making a collage. Letters and art will be delivered to local government officials.
- Giant Community Mosaic –Using imagination, visitors can create more than 600 mosaic tiles that combine to make a large-scale work of art. The Wyland-designed mosaic reinforces the power of community coming together for a common goal.
- Model of Local Watershed – A model of a typical watershed will give visitors a chance [Read more…]
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