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By Tim Jahn, M.ED Regular physical activity is essential to a healthy lifestyle, but many adults and kids fall far short of the recommended daily amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Adults should be physically active for at least 30 minutes a day; kids need 60 minutes of physical activity daily. Perhaps the easiest,…
By Nancy Olsen-Harbich, MA For children aged 3 to 5, the holidays offer many delights—the lights, the singing, the cookies and, yes, the presents. To keep the presents and “getting” in perspective, choose holiday traditions that convey your family’s values. Choosing Your Traditions: Bring the traditions from your own childhood that you truly cherish. Discuss…
By Elizabeth Takakjian For many gardeners closing up the garden for the winter months is often more of an afterthought brought on by cold mornings and shorter days than a planned end to the season. Still there are sunny, pleasant fall days to enjoy in the garden before the last leaves fall. Take these…
By Elizabeth Takakjian Soft Neck Garlic aka Artichoke Garlic– small tight cloves, good choice for storage. Hard Neck Garlic aka Ophio Garlic – excellent for fresh eating; doesn’t store as well. FALL Planting and Mulching Garlic grows best in rich, loose soil that has been enhanced with compost. Fall is the optimal time for planting…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED Terrell River County Park is a passive park and preserve located south of Montauk Highway in East Moriches. Formerly known as the Havens Estate, this 263-acre preserve was purchased by Suffolk County in 1986. In 2001, the Moriches Bay Audubon Society was designated as the park stewards. There are no amenities…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED The Town of Brookhaven Ecology Site, Park and Zoo is located on a landfill that was closed in 1974. Now the site at 249 Buckley Road in Holtsville includes a playground and picnic area, a pool, a fitness trail, greenhouses and a zoo. The 1.2 mile fitness trail is a paved path…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED Walking is the most popular physical activity among adults. It’s free, easy and always available. If you want to get the most out of your walking, consider these suggestions: Warm up Warm up by walking at a slower pace for the first five minutes. Then do some light stretching. Stretching helps…
By Maryann Birmingham Preserving food in Mason Jars may sound “old-fashioned” but, it’s as modern and trendy as the newest gourmet creation! When you preserve food at home, you’re creating products that save money and time in the kitchen. Preserving food is simple, just a step beyond following a recipe. In home canning this step…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. Every little thing is new and interesting to your baby and toddler. Babies are naturally curious and want to explore the world. Encourage that curiosity and love of learning by creating safe places for your child to discover. Young children learn best when activities are meaningful and their senses are…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED Sponsored by the Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood, “Screen-Free Week” is scheduled for May 5-11, 2014. If you feel that you or your family spend too much time in front of screens and not enough time talking, reading or getting outside, then here are some ideas to take back control. Establish screen-free…