4+ hour, 10+ min ago   (461+ words) ALBANY " The New York state Department of Taxation and Finance Monday urged taxpayers to review their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Empire State Child Credit. Both credits provide financial boosts to hardworking families. "The Earned Income Tax…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (553+ words) It is hard to believe that I have been doing "First with Kids" for almost 29 years " but how time flies when you are having fun and trying to make a difference. This week is my 1,500th column! To commemorate this milestone,…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (422+ words) With the holiday shopping season here, parents have been logging on via their smartphones and tablets to ask me lots of questions. They want to know whether electronic books and other apps should be purchased for their infants and toddlers…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (493+ words) Parents have been quite anxious to ask me what to do for their child or teen's feelings of anxiety. Let me try to put everyone at ease by sharing some details about this topic. Anxiety is usually a normal reaction…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (633+ words) SARANAC LAKE " Recognizing a growing demand for skilled marine mechanics in the region, FEH BOCES partnered with Saranac Lake Central School District to launch a new marine technology program at the start of the 2025-2026 school year aimed at supporting the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (191+ words) Over the years, the Youth Climate Summit has evolved from an event planned for youth to an event planned by youth. Sunny Edwards, a junior at Keene Central School, was asked what he appreciated most about the Youth Climate Summit....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (194+ words) SARANAC LAKE " As smoking and other forms of tobacco use continues to decline nationwide, more resources are now available to help people quit. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the release of its Youth Vaping Guide, which…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (459+ words) LAKE PLACID " A new year-round infant and toddler childcare program has opened at St. Agnes School in Lake Placid. Earlier this year, First Steps, an organization dedicated to expanding access to affordable childcare in North Elba, partnered with St. Agnes,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (208+ words) SARANAC LAKE " The Silver Skaters Program, 10 free public skating sessions for adults 50 and over, will return to the Saranac Lake Civic Center on Monday. The first session in the program will take place on Monday from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. The full schedule…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (531+ words) With classroom activities in full-swing, parents have been asking me some honest questions as to what to do if their child is caught cheating. Cheating, as you all know, is when a person deceives others or acts dishonestly on purpose....