Old Greenwich Resident Brings Photography Clinic to Haiti

One Old Greenwich, CT, resident hopes to prompt long-term change for children in Haiti by starting a children's photography clinic there.

How to Teach Tolerance to Your Children

Schools may teach the value of acceptance during Black History Month, but it is our duty as parents to instill an unbiased mindset in our children all the time. Here, some thoughts on why teaching tolerance is important, and tips for handling the awkward moments.

Children on the autism spectrum need special kinds of surroundings, says interior designer Carolyn Feder. The registered interior designer owns Sensory Interior Design, a Dallas based design firm that specializes in organizing, arranging and designing residential (among other) spaces to fit the needs of special needs children.

The opportunities for fun summer learning are endless, from day camps that offer specific programs to plain creative ways that parents can use to promote things educational.

Find out how Edith McCarthy, M.D., balances being a mother and having her own pediatric practice.

Are You Chanukah or Christmas is a new book by Felicia Miller-Stehr that looks at both holidays through the eyes of an inquisitive young girl, Sofia.

The following are some local studios that offer classes for kids.

Two new educational centers open in Connecticut.

This Year's Coolest Costumes...Who’ll Be Knocking on Your Door?

When the doorbell rings this Halloween, you’ll find more than sheet-covered ghosts waiting for candy. This year, trick-or-treaters from infants to teens will include movie and television characters, and makeovers of traditional costume fare.

Connie’s Bakery: Foundation Sweet Success

Mouth-watering pastries and philanthropy may seem an unlikely combination. Connie’s Bakery and General Store in Mt. Kisco is changing that perception. The establishment donates 100 percent of its profits to area charities through its non-profit giving vehicle, Foundation Sweet Success.

Ciao, Tuckahoe! The Westchester Italian Cultural Center

“The place where all things Italian come to life” is an apt description of the Westchester Italian Cultural Center. The center, located in Tuckahoe, officially opened this past September and serves to promote Italian contemporary and historic culture through exhibits, classes, events and programs.

Soccer is a sport that is universal in its appeal to boys and girls. This, of course includes kids with special needs, who more often than not are unable to play on a regular team, for a host of reasons.

Philanthropy is thriving in Westchester, and it’s not only among the adult set. More and more young people, some as young as kindergartners, are getting on the giving bandwagon and are finding unique ways to contribute to worthy causes, even those that benefit folks far away.

Sweet Smells of Success

Lauren Groveman traces her passion for the lifestyle she embraces back to her childhood.

The New Rochelle Public Library was the setting for a recent panel discussion designed to help Westchester parents better grasp the often daunting task of advocating for their children from elementary through high school.

The world’s first ‘test tube baby’ is all grown up, and about to become a Mum

THE ULTIMATE GIFT

We talk with local specialists for an update on the procedure of EGG DONATION.

The woods of Westport, Connecticut boast a natural paradise and wildlife refuge known as Earthplace. This month, their new exhibit hall, Natureplace, opens.

March will be filled with music, thanks to the Kids on Central concerts at the Music Conservatory of Westchester in White Plains.

Many people would be hard-pressed to juggle a busy law career while raising three daughters. When one daughter is severely physically challenged, the task might seem overwhelming. Not so for Adrienne Arkontaky, a White Plains-based lawyer with the firm of Steven M. Ratner, P.C. Arkontaky admits that it’s not easy, but her story is a testament to determination and overcoming obstacles and ultimately, through her career, to helping others.

Most people know the Stew Leonard name through its well-known — and well-stocked — grocery store namesakes located in Yonkers, Norwalk and Danbury.

The spring season has kicked off with a new exhibition at Storm King Art Center, the large-scale sculpture garden spanning 500 acres of hills and fields in Mountainville, NY. The work of American sculptor Chakaia Booker, which has been shown in such places as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Studio Museum in Harlem, The Bronx Museum of the Arts, and overseas, will be on display starting May 12, and will stay on view throughout the 2004 season, which ends on November 14.