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Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, Peekskill

October 18, 2017 Neal Rentz Parenting Pep Talk,  Peekskill

Chappaqua resident Livia Straus and her husband, Marc, had for many years collected contemporary artwork. The couple decided to share their passion by opening the not-for-profit Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art in Peekskill in 2004, three years after they

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Dr. Jaime Black
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Parenting Pep Talk: Seven Commonly Asked Questions About Toddlers

June 23, 2014 Examiner Media Parenting Pep Talk

The toddler years are full of growth and amazement, but also confusion and apprehension. Parents often feel mystified by toddler behaviors and uncertain how to help during this critical period of development. The emotional skills toddlers develop influence them through

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Dr. Jaime Black
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Parenting Pep Talk: Talking to Kids about Race and Prejudice

May 27, 2014 Examiner Media Parenting Pep Talk

Children tend to inherently believe that skin color has nothing to do with a person’s value. It’s 2014 and many of us would like to believe that race isn’t the issue it once was. We’ve had a black president and

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Dr. Jaime Black
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Parenting Pep Talk: Why Willpower Is Not Enough

April 28, 2014 Examiner Media Parenting Pep Talk

Whether you are trying to change your diet, exercise routine, or parenting practices, willpower is often thought to be the most important element. If willpower is all it takes then why do many of us fall into old habits so

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Dr. Jaime Black
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Parenting Pep Talk: Talking About Death and Divorce With Kids

April 16, 2014 Examiner Media Parenting Pep Talk

“It’s best to be honest with your kids, but first assess how much information they need to know.” Parents and adults are often reluctant to discuss certain topics with children. Death and divorce, for example, are challenging subjects. Do we

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Dr. Jaime Black
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Parenting Pep Talk: Got Grit?

April 1, 2014 Examiner Media Parenting Pep Talk

Grit is the new buzzword in education thanks to the award-winning work done by psychologist and former 7th grade math teacher Angela Duckworth. Duckworth began studying grit — defined as persistence, determination, and resilience, or the quality of being able

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Dr. Jaime Black
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Parenting Pep Talk: Why Spanking is Counterproductive

March 18, 2014 Examiner Media Parenting Pep Talk

Many parents who spank their children are well intended. They believe that spanking will curb undesirable behaviors and increase desirable ones. Because their parents did it to them, they think it can’t be that bad. They turned out OK, didn’t

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Dr. Jaime Black
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Parenting Pep Talk: The Price of Boredom

March 4, 2014 Examiner Media Parenting Pep Talk

We all feel bored sometimes, and many experts and parents talk about the value of boredom. It’s true, children benefit from having to find ways to occupy their minds during unstructured time. In a world filled with constant stimulation and

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Dr. Jaime Black
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Parenting Pep Talk: Top Tips For Doctor Visits

February 17, 2014 Examiner Media Parenting Pep Talk

Studies show that patients get about 15 minutes face-to-face with their physicians during office visits, and a recent study found that patients in hospitals may only get an alarming eight minutes.  Parents are patient advocates, and they need to come

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Dr. Jaime Black
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Parenting Pep Talk: The Value of Video Games

February 3, 2014 Examiner Media Parenting Pep Talk

Over the past few decades numerous studies have investigated the negative consequences of gaming, including depression, violence, and addiction. Recently researchers have taken a closer look at past studies and are conducting new ones that indicate video games might actually

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