Graziella Simonetti
Graziella Simonetti is a parent educator for EAC Network’s Long Island Parenting Institute and works as an early childhood social worker for the New York City Department of Education. She holds an advanced certificate in parent education from Adelphi University and is a NYSPEP credentialed parenting educator. Simonetti is a former kindergarten teacher.
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Healthy Living
How Parents Can Manage Stress During The Pandemic
Many are expected to parent full time, work full time and teach full time—all at the same time. This does not leave much leftover time, or energy, for self-care.
Camps & Schools
The Power Of Presence For Children In A Time Of Crisis
During these uncertain and destabilizing times, our presence can help our children feel safe and secure.
Camps & Schools
Parenting During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Many of our children have been hearing about the coronavirus for a few weeks. Now that schools are closed, there is no escaping conversation around the pandemic. Additionally, the break in predictable routines around school, extracurricular...
Camps & Schools
Teaching Conflict Management To Children
Conflict is part of life. As many of us are trapped inside, tiffs are bound to happen. Teaching children how to effectively manage conflict will prepare them for positive relationships throughout their lives. The knowledge...
Camps & Schools
Raising Body-Positive Children
Children as young as 5 years old report not liking their bodies. According to Common Sense Media, by age seven, one in four children will have tried some form of dieting behavior. Eating disorder hospitalizations...
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Talking To Children About Death
Many parents feel uncomfortable speaking to their children about death, yet it is helpful to let them know it is okay to talk about death and loss. How we approach the topic depends on the...
Camps & Schools
Managing Mornings With Kids
Most of us require time to transition from a peaceful sleep to the demands of a busy day. The need for transition time combined with a child’s developmental level, and a parent on a time...
Back To School
Dealing With Back To School Anxiety
Transitioning from summer vacation to the school year can provoke anxiety for children. The shift from the relaxed and the less structured days of summer to the higher pressured school days can be a difficult...
Camps & Schools
Traveling With Children
As summer vacation plans are in sight, now is a good time to maximize tips and tricks for traveling with children, which can add anxiety and stress to an experience that is meant to be...
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Mango Salsa
Total Time: 5 minutes plus chilling. Makes 4 cups salsa (16, ¼-cup servings) Ingredients 2 cups chopped ripe mango 2 cups chopped strawberries ⅓ cup finely chopped red...
Laura Curran Charts A New Path
As a person involved in government affairs (lobbying), I travel to many parts of the state to meet and listen to public officials. I...
Rockmitzvah: Where Ritual Meets Rebellion
Most music you hear at a bar or bat mitzvah is the usual mix of standard party fare (Kool and the Gang’s "Celebration" anyone?)...
Ultra Marathoner Eva Cassale Runs Seven Marathons In Seven Days For Veterans
Ultra marathoner Eva Cassale recently ran seven marathons in seven days in order to support veterans and to raise funds for Hope for the...
Garden City’s 60th Easter Car Parade
Plans are in motion for the 60th anniversary of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce’s Easter Sunday Vintage Car Parade to be held on...
