Other articles by HVP News Reporters

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  Recreation destinations with access for people with disabilities

  18 Hudson Valley parklands recommended by the DEC

  New York campgrounds, educational centers and other facilities offer many recreational opportunities for people with disabilities (and the rest of us), including camping, picnicking, fishing and nature viewing. read more »
  
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  What does playing “Red Light, Green Light” Teach?

  Self-Regulation is an important ability for kids to understand and learn

  Those who successfully display self-regulation in their everyday behavior enjoy greater well-being. A study from 2016 showed that adolescents who regularly engage in self-regulatory behavior report greater well-being then their peers, including enhanced life satisfaction, perceived social support, and feeling “good.” read more »
  
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  Are your plants are getting enough water?

  Crazy weather matches what’s going on in the world

  At every stage of their lifecycle, plants use water. Water signals to seeds that it is safe to germinate, and once the first set of leaves emerge from the soil, water becomes fundamental to photosynthesis (the process by which a plant manufactures food for further growth). read more »
  
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  Does being online hurt our kids?

  Ways parents can protect kids while they are online

  With COVID-19 social distancing measures in place nationwide, kids are now even more glued to their screens. So what’s the best way to protect them? Watch their every move? Track their Google history? read more »
  
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  A 250-acre haven for garden lovers and their kids

  New York Botanical Garden to open in July

  The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located in the Bronx, occupies 250 acres of dramatic rock outcroppings, rolling hills, waterfalls and ponds. There are over one million plants in the 50 theme gardens, delighting more than 750,000 visitors each year. read more »
  
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  Visit a 2,000-acre treasure for walking, hiking, birdwatching and just for enjoying life

  Bashakill Wildlife Management Area with its easy and flat terrain

  Several miles of trails trace an old rail line and the towpath of the former Delaware & Hudson Canal on the eastern and western sides of Bashakill Marsh. The Nature Trail off South Road takes you into the marsh, as do Haven Road and Birch Trail. A fishing pier for those with mobility limitations and four viewing towers offer scenic vistas. read more »
  
• The best in free online youth arts classes

  Sign up for great session for kids 12 to 16 years old

  Jarrett Markel Creativity Boot Camp; Free Online Youth Arts Classes. Project 10: "Found Poetry" with Anusha Mehar Ages: 12-16 After 4 months of social distancing we have tried to stay away from encouraging your kids to go online. But this method of encouraging your children to enjoy poe... read more »
  
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  Prevent chapped skin after frequent washing

  Important to keep skin healthy to avoid cracks

  The message we are getting is that washing our hands more frequently will keep us healthy. There is a BUT to all this handwashing. Dry, chapped skin. Ironically, by over-washing our skin, we can develop dry cracks in the skin, giving bacteria an entry point into our bodies. read more »
  
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  Great selection of summer reading for our girls...and you too!

  A Mighty Girl's popular girl-empowering summer reading list is here!

  The books featured in A Mighty Girl’s summer reading list is just a small sample of the over 4,000 girl-empowering books for children and teens featured on A Mighty Girl. read more »
  
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  Spend a night out with your kids – in the backyard!

  Camping…long-lasting memories with these family fun activities

  Have a blast. Camp close to home. Enjoy the full benefits of a camping trip in your backyard (or neighborhood), complete with a stocked fridge and indoor plumbing. read more »