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Halloween Masquerade

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Arianna graduated from Dowling College with a Bachelors in English Creative Writing and now works for a restaurant group as a Training Manager. She loves to cook, entertain and experience life through food. Arianna can be reached at arianna.ruth.johnson@gmail.com
    It’s that time of year…The air is crisp, pumpkin-spice is everywhere and the stores are packed with candy; Halloween is right around the corner. 
    I’ve never been a huge fan of Halloween, but if there’s an excuse to have a cocktail party, I’m in…  Combine that with my slight obsession with masks & masquerade balls, and I have myself a nice little Halloween bash.
    I love to make butternut squash soup this time of year. My favorite recipe has roasted apple and onions that you puree with the squash, and I like to top it with bits of crispy bacon. For this particular party I would put the soup in shooters or demitasse cups so that people aren’t walking around with bowls and spoons; this way they can just sip the soup.  On the side, I would make mini grilled cheese, because who doesn’t love a warm, gooey grilled cheese on a chilly fall day?
    I would put out a couple of different kinds so that your guests can have a choice. One could have bacon and apple inside of it to echo what is in the soup. I pair that with either Swiss or sharp cheddar cheese and put it all between sourdough bread. The other I would make is Brie cheese on cranberry-walnut bread.  If you can’t find cranberry-walnut, because it can be hard to come by, I would use either pumpernickel or sourdough and spread a little raspberry preserve on the bread.
    As for the beverages, you can take the easy, yet still satisfying, route and put out an array of beer, such as Oktoberfest, pumpkin, and hard ciders, or you can make a couple of signature cocktails. This time of year fruit such as pomegranates and pears are in season, and they go very well in cocktails. A pomegranate martini I think is a classic. All you need is your favorite vodka, triple sec, pomegranate juice and pomegranate seeds for a garnish. Another delicious seasonal cocktail is a pear gin spritzer with thyme. I know, thyme in cocktail sounds strange, but trust me…You need gin, of your choice, apple juice, triple sec or Grand Marnier, sparkling seltzer, sliced pear, as well as springs of thyme for garnish. The thyme is there to tickle your senses as you sip the cocktail, so you taste the drink, but smell the thyme. 
    This all is all well and good, but where does the masquerade come in? Well, you can just go to your local party supply store and buy a variety of inexpensive masks and hand them out to your friends! 

 

Use MANual Mode to Learn Photography Quickly, Part II

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Larry Kelly has been taking photos for many years. He refined his skills as an amateur photographer and went digital in 2006.  A retired environmental law enforcement officer, he enjoys photography, writing, and coaching others. He can be contacted at lwkelly113@gmail.com.  
    In Part 1 of this article I suggested taking a month to shoot only in MANual mode to learn photography quickly. Rather than letting the camera do your thinking, you make the changes in aperture (f/stop), shutter speed, and ISO (light sensitivity). You do the thinking, instead of the camera. 
    I also said it was ridiculously easy to use MANual mode. And it really is. Once you make the commitment to do this, to take a deep breath and turn the switch to MANual mode, you will be half way there.
     Here’s how it works: Make a setting, say, an aperture of f/8. Look in the viewfinder, press the shutter button half way, and you will see a graph with white blocks to either side of a central point. Line the blocks up to the center point (make them go away) using shutter speed and ISO, if needed. This is the proper exposure as the camera’s light meter sees it.
    Take the shot and evaluate the results using the histogram feature on the LCD display, not the photo. 
    Histogram says too light, or too dark?  Press halfway again and reveal some of the little blocks using the shutter speed, or ISO controls, or both together. Your goal is to have a sharp photo with the proper brightness. Same procedure if you make a shutter speed setting first.  
    So, you do need a little knowledge of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to begin. There’s lots of basic information available on line, in magazines, and books. It’s really not that complicated. 
      You also need to know how to make these settings and changes on your camera. And you need to know how to display the histogram feature on your camera. A little time with the manual will help you here.
    Now, don’t forget the thinking part!  You need to decide beforehand what you want to achieve. Do you want everything in focus, or do you want the subject in focus, with the beautiful blurred background? That’s an f/stop decision that you make on the camera.   
    Totally freeze the action? Or have it blurred, suggesting energy and action? That’s a shutter speed decision.  
    Not sure about these decisions? Play around, experiment, have fun. But pay attention to the results. Don’t worry about mistakes: Just learn from them.  
     Before you know it you will have mastered a fundamental skill of photography, have a greater knowledge of your camera, and be making the pictures you like to make.

 

Halloween Haunts – Long Island Style

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Tammy Severino is the President of RPC Development, a business and development consulting firm for local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. She has more than 20 years of experience in writing, from business writing to journalism to creative writing. In her spare time, this fashionista follows and writes about fashion, travel, and other lifestyle topics.
    Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It is wonderful to watch the pure joy on children’s faces that comes with dressing up, going to parties and, of course, getting free candy. For adults, it is one of the few days of the year to channel one’s inner child and enjoy all of the fantasy that comes with celebrating the day. On Long Island, there is ample opportunity to celebrate Halloween – from fun to fantasy to downright scary. Read on for some suggestions of how to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve.
    Sadly, Disney’s Haunted Mansion is roughly 1,150 miles from Long Island. But, fear not, there are many places to visit locally for a good scare this October. Darkside Haunted House (Wading River), Chamber of Horrors’ Trilogy of Fear (Hauppauge), and NYZ Apocalypse (Deer Park) are among the scary attractions you will find in Suffolk County. Not to be outdone, Nassau County is home to Bayville’s Scream Park, The Haunted Castle in Sands Point and The Franklin Square Horror. Each offers attractions and/or interactive experiences designed to see how much scream they can extract.
    If you prefer a little less fear factor in your holiday themed ente rtainment, or, perhaps are bringing children with you, there are some events that offer different paths from which you can choose. In Rockville Centre, head to Spooky Fest and choose the option that best works for your group. Yaphank’s Trail of Terror comes complete with a fall festival for families or frightening attractions for the brave of heart. Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns, Old Westbury Gardens’ annual event, features hundreds of carved pumpkins and is always a family favorite. History buffs can take a ride to Old Bethpage Restoration Village for their 1800’s Haunted Halloween day with pumpkin carving, ghost tours, costumes and daytime parade.  
    If you are looking for Halloween fun for the younger set, you have lots of options! From the Ghostly Gala at the Long Island Children’s Museum, to safe trick-or-treating at the mall (nearly all on LI offer this) to strolling through the Haunted Trail at the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Camp Edey location (best for ages 8 and up), you will have fun in a safe, friendly environment with your costumed kiddies.
    Before All Hallows’ Eve officially arrives, be sure to head to one of Long Island’s farms to pick your pumpkin. Bring it home with a bale of hay, corn stalk or pot of mums for the front porch.  Several of the farms offer family-friendly corn mazes – from the simple to the complex – for those looking for some added fun or try a hay ride to complete the experience.
    Whatever you choose for Halloween fun, I wish you a ghoulishly good time!

 

Halloween Costumes 2015

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Rachael Severino is an incoming 9th grade school student at Sachem North High School in the Sachem School District. Though still quite young, this aspiring writer has a knack for the written word. She has penned several short stories and poems, and is working on her first novel.
     As autumn’s chill sweeps in, the anticipation for Halloween and its costume styles grows. From goblins and superheros to princesses and witches, many past favorites have returned. There are new favorites to be found each year–and 2015 is no different.
     Star Wars has taken the season by storm. For the new Star Wars movie release, costume makers made sure these characters are readily available. Should you be a Star Wars fan, you can dress your entire family with a variety of characters from this Sci-Fi favorite. 
    Baby and toddler costumes are as cute as ever. From non-threatening sharks to little witches, your baby will look adorable whatever you choose. For children ages 5-9, there is a wide variety from which to choose. For your daughters, there are witches, from the darker to lighter side. Some have lights sewn into the tutu so your little witch can light up even the darkest holiday. Princess costumes have become quite elaborate for those seeking elegance. Should they want to be a Disney princess or an original one, the stores will have it. Boys this age might opt for not-so-scary grim reapers, a character from a favorite series, or a monster. Character costumes are becoming more popular, providing a chance to dress up as someone they look up to. 
    For teens, costumes tend to be cheesy, elaborate, or sexy. Boy costumes are either pun based or fear inducing. For puns, they’ll come up with cheesy puns and create a costume based around it. Scary options include grim reapers, devils, demons, and monsters. For teen girls, there are more pun costumes, styles to impress, and an array of scary selections. Pun styles are similar to those the boys are wearing. You’ll find more mature versions of childhood characters, as well as scary costumes that include lots of blood, gore, and torn tulle in the ensemble.
    Adult costumes have great variety. Looking for a god or goddess costume or bloody vampire? The adult section will have it. Whether you plan to attend a party or trick-or-treat with your kids, you can find great choices from Cinderella’s fairy godmother to Batman’s the Joker. Couples costumes are still a favorite. You could dress as mustard and ketchup, a king and queen, or other characters that go hand in hand.
    Don’t forget Fido. There are old favorites like ladybugs, ballerinas, hot dogs, and a prison uniform. Each year this category grows, so options for your pet are limited only by your imagination. Try pet shops or party stores for the biggest selection. Of course, online shopping allows you to laugh as you look at sillier options from the privacy of your home.
    Halloween is a night where you can be anything you want. Wear a cool costume that you love and have a great night.

 

Ways To Keep Your Sweet Trick-or-Treater From Becoming Sour!

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 Lisa Navarra M.A. Special Education 
offers Workshops, Professional 
Development and Support Groups teaching how to manage challenging behaviors in school and at home. With over 20 years of experience, Lisa is the Founder/President of Child Behavior Consulting, LLC. For more information, log onto www.childbehaviorconsulting.com, email Lisa@ChildBehaviorConsulting.com, or Verizon Fios Push Pause LI Parenting: Setting Limits.

Pacing the race of Halloween festivities is not always as swift as a witch on her broom. Children and adults alike can become very excited with thinking and planning about what to wear and who to be for Halloween. Often times the abundance of festivities, candy and parties seem to get lost in translation with even one request as you may try to set boundaries with your little one. So, if you have a little prince or princess who tends to be impulsive and whose energy is magnified with the consumption of a lot of sugar, here are a few quick tips to help foster bonding experiences rather than a sour frenzied fun for all.   

How wearing the Halloween costume can help with anxiety and self-regulation:

• Preparation can void off any unwanted challenges. A few days before Halloween, ask your child to wear the costume around the house. This will give the both of you time to make any changes or alterations if the costume feels uncomfortable. This can reduce any feelings of anxiety that can unexpectedly arise when rushing to get dressed for a school parade or for the finale of treat-or-treating. Once kids see that their friends are already dressed and outside they want to be too!

• If there were no kinks to work out to make the costume as comfortable as possible then encourage your child to play pretend. Role playing and modeling is a great way to help teach your child to learn how to self-regulate his/her behavior especially in preparation for times when he/she gets excited. As your child is dressed practice with him/her safe behaviors during trick-or-treating and how to get along with other kids who are probably just as excited as yours! Stuffed animals, dolls, action figures all can help with the role play. 

• Discuss Halloween day and what the plan is. Whether you are trick-or-treating around your block or going to a friend's house, prepare your child with your expectations so there are no unanticipated surprises. Ask your child to draw pictures of him/herself dressed in his/her costume. The pictures can be where ever their imagination takes them, how to trick-or-treat safely and how to following directions when told, "That's enough" or "It's time to go home." Your child may want to hang these pictures throughout the house for their very own unique decoration or you could staple the pictures together making a picture book for some fun reading at bedtime.

• A fun family project can be to use whitechalk on black construction paper to outline a haunted house. After drawing windows and a door with the chalk cut out 3 sides to make  a flap. Place one of the pictures that your child has drawn and place it behind the "window" so it looks like it is peeking out of the haunted house. This can make a great conversation piece at dinner time!

• One fun way to steady the intake of candy is to ask your child to draw or color in a rainbow and teach about ROY G BIV. Take a ziplock bag with one color of the rainbow on each bag and have your child sort out the candy by color. Then together decide how many pieces your child can have each day. Your child can start at the beginning colors of the rainbow and work to the end and then back again day by day, week by week completing the rainbow of candy instead of all in one night!

Have a fun, safe and spooktacular Halloween!

 

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

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Accept What IS, Change What Can BE!

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Phil Sottile is a 20-year veteran of the Applied Fitness and Exercise Sciences, hosts the “Intelligent Way to Fitness” on LI Cablevision since 2005, published a book on relationship management, and owns/operates one of Long Island’s “Best Gyms,” with his wife, Stacey.
phil@intelligentfitness.net

The art of coaching others through life is artfully facilitated through the combination of wisdom, integrity, experience, education and a profound grasp of moral and ethical principle. In my (unannounced role and experience in this field,) I have guided many to improve not only their fitness and wellness, but also their overall quality of life. How?

Easy: Simply by teaching people to accept what “is” and change that which can be changed. Many times, our dissonance (or disharmony) for our reality clashes with truth. Meaning, we like to see the world through our own wrongfully sketched version of reality because personal pride, ego, or arrogance denies our abilities to accept personal responsibility for what is.   

Often times, I have seen this through the behaviors of drug users. People who use drugs – like anabolic steroids, controlled substances, alcohol, or other illicit drugs – are reconstituting reality to better fit a poor perception of body image. Steroid users cannot accept whom stares back from the mirror and this disdain for the self drives this person to harmfully change what they see. As opposed to accepting what “is,” these persons choose harmful means to “cheat” reality and try to fit themselves into a new suit of being.  

Ultimately, a person whom denies the reality of what is will never find a world of happiness but rather delay the onset of depression for a later date. Some things in this world cannot be changed. Therefore, we must accept certain denominators. However, that which we can control, we do! We CAN change our job.  We CAN repair (certain) relationships. We CAN pursue happiness. However, there is one caveat:

We MUST be WILLING to do so and exact means that do not hurt others OR the self. There are ALWAYS choices to engage and ways in which we can pursue our happiness without compromise to our health, wellness, emotional disposition or the lives and dispositions of others.  

You must possess the will to change situations that are detracting from your happiness. I can tell you through many difficult hardships, choices, challenges, obstacles and high hurdles that I have climbed over across 20 years of my business experience; there is ALWAYS a way!

 

Home Sweet Home!

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Maria DiGiorgio is a lifelong New Yorker, who currently resides in Commack, with her family.  She is a devoted wife and mother, an educator and designer. Maria is active in her community, as a PTA mom and Girl Scout leader.  She has a passion for interior decorating and loves to garden. She is an avid reader, and enjoys writing about life experiences and parenthood, as well as her personal observations about the world around us.
For anyone who can lay claim to being a “homeowner”, you surely know that along with the pride and sense of accomplishment it brings, there are also endless challenges that follow.  The 1980’s hit movie: “The Money Pit”, had Tom Hanks and Shelley Long at their wits ends, trying to repair what “appeared” to be the house of their dreams. At every turn, they were met with incompetency and insurmountable financial outlay. Finally, after months of almost maniacal efforts, their home and their relationship seemed, ultimately, better for the wear.
    I wish I could say the same was true
of all home improvement endeavors. It seems that when one project draws to an end, there’s another, just waiting to be
embarked upon. The “domino effect” couldn’t be more apropos, than when it
applies to maintaining one’s home. Of course, today, there are a plethora of television shows that focus exclusively on this very topic. HGTV is nothing short of addictive. The only thing is, I’ve yet to encounter any projects in my own home, that yield the expertise or grandiose finished product so typically depicted, in these programs. Most times, home improvement is fraught with frustration, disillusionment and dilution of funds. It can be extremely trying and leave the homeowner wondering if, perhaps, they should have just kept renting or made the best of living home, with Mom and Dad.
    To be an official homeowner, one must be steadfast in the attempts to always
improve upon the condition of one’s dwelling, whether it be cosmetic or structural. Possessing a very tough skin, a
penchant for spending money and a willingness to relinquish (at times) all sense of reason and well being, are also prerequisites for holding this daunting title. Remember the immortal sentiments Frank Sinatra sang about New York? “If you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere”. If you can survive owning and maintaining your own home, then I would argue, you could do just about anything, too… except, maybe, that next repair!

 

Yoga Retreats – For Relaxation

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Nancy Kelly is a yoga teacher and personal trainer who teaches hatha, vinyasa, prenatal, restorative and children’s yoga. She
encourages her students to use their yoga practice as a method
to improve their mental, physical,
emotional and spiritual health.
She can be contacted at nkelly1127@gmail.com.

Over the past few years, “wellness travel” has been growing in popularity and is now considered a major tourism trend. Yoga and wellness retreats are being offered around the world, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, California and of course India (the birthplace of yoga). 
    If you are looking for a relaxing getaway that’s only a few hours away by car, you might want to consider the three I’ve listed below. Each of these are reasonably priced, offer yoga and wellness classes and have other activities available as well. Of course, it would be amazing to travel to a foreign country for a yoga retreat and I truly hope to do that someday. However, I’ve been fortunate to visit two of these centers so far and I’m very grateful to have so many outstanding yoga retreats close to home.

Bedford Post Inn, Bedford, NY
(914-234-7800; www.bedfordpostinn.com)

    This charming inn has eight guest rooms, two gourmet restaurants and a spacious yoga loft. This historic property was restored by Richard Gere and Cary Lowell and opened in 2007. The inn offers daily yoga classes, private sessions, wellness workshops and outdoor retreats in warmer seasons. It’s set on several beautiful acres and has hiking trails available. A visit to the Bedford Inn is an opportunity to experience yoga and relaxation in an elegant and luxurious setting.
Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
(845-266-4444; www.eomega.org)

    Located on 195 acres in the Hudson Valley, the institute is a non-profit organization offering yoga, tai chi, and wellness and meditation classes. It’s one of the largest and well-know retreat centers in the world. Retreats can include massage, acupuncture, health-coaching, kayaking, tennis and trapeze lessons. The institute is known for its commitment to the environment, so guests at Omega are given greater awareness of the impact that their lifestyle and actions have on the planet.
    
Kripalu Center, Stockbridge, MA
(866-200-5203; www.kripalu.org)

    Located in the beautiful Berkshires, Kripalu is the ultimate wellness destination. This popular retreat center offers yoga and meditation classes as well as workshops that suit a variety of needs and interest levels. Outdoor activities are available in the warmer months such as hiking and kayaking. In addition, massage, facials and use of the gym, whirlpool and sauna are available throughout the year. The dining hall offers delicious organic food with vegetarian and vegan options daily. After a visit to Kripalu, guests feel relaxed, renewed and inspired to maintain a yoga lifestyle.

 

Fried Green Tomatoes Leaving Summer Behind…On The Vine!

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Denise Gianatasio is a Northport 
Village resident and freelance writer. 
She is a licensed agent at Signature 
Premier Properties, 172 Main Street, Northport 631-754-3600. Denise 
enjoys cooking and sharing her recipes and family stories, as she wants to
inspire a warm sense of home with 
her readers. Please feel free to contact her for any advice you may need at  
dishinwithdenise@yahoo.com.

Some of you may remember the poignant movie “Fried Green Tomatoes” from the early 90’s~ this was where I first discovered such an amazing recipe even existed. A traditional favorite served in the South made from unripe green tomatoes, encased with a cornmeal~ flour and fried to perfection! Served for breakfast, or as a side dish or just a savory treat to enjoy. The taste is ~unmistakingly extraordinary! Taken way before it’s time~ the green unripe tomato cooked will surprise and delight you. It’s true of course most foods battered and fried do become great tasting…but  "ahh"… there is something about the firm fleshed, unripened green tomato with a crunchy coating and that slight tartness~ served warm~ that will leave you wanting more. If tart is not your thing then try green heirloom tomato’s making a big debut at your farmers market now at end of summer harvest. Make your family and friends green with envy as they take that first bite of this fresh, tangy hot, crisp green tomato. Head outdoors with a crisp glass of wine, spending precious time as fall begins to chill the air.  Well folks… this is the end of summer and it’s warmth and rich colorful bounty~ hope you made the most of it~ let’s be grateful for all we had and allow it to linger on the vine just a bit longer… before Jack frost comes to call. Enjoy!   xoxo Denise
4 large green tomatoes, washed, 
   dryed cored and sliced ½ inch thick
2 large eggs beaten
½ cup milk or ½ & ½
1/3 ~ ½ stick of butter 
Fresh ground black pepper
Course kosher salt to taste
 1 cup flour
 1 cup cornmeal

    Cast iron frying skillet (fill about ½ inch high. Melt butter and heat with extra virgin olive oil)~do not cover entire tomato.
    Optional ~ a sprinkle of red cayenne pepper, a bit of sugar, fresh chopped basil or parsley, Cajun spices, or a sweet pickle tarter sauce for dipping.
    Set up bowl with beaten egg and milk, a plate with flour and another for cornmeal with bread crumbs. Melt butter and add olive oil in frying skillet. You want it hot so it sizzles as tomato is added. Turning over in 2 minutes or so, repeat on both sides. Remove carefully and place on dish with paper towel to drain. Sprinkle with salt pepper or what ever ripens up your palate.

 

City Cellar Wine – Bar and Grill – Westbury

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Joe Alicata is a 2009 graduate of 
Northport High School, he has his B.A. in Public Administration from the 
University at Albany. Joe works in the insurance industry, is a member of the 
Advisory Board for the Northport High School Academy of Finance (AOF) 
program, and is a Director for 
Northport Student's Mean Business. 
He can be reached at etrestaurants@gmail.com
When searching for a place to take someone on a blind date, the last thing that many people may think of is the restaurant selection. 
    I decided that I would pick a place that looked sophisticated, yet not stuffy; and has good diversity on the menu. That way, I would be able to dispose of my sorrows in a plate if need be.  While the results of my date are completely irrelevant, the outstanding culinary experience I enjoyed at the City Cellar Wine Bar and Grill in Westbury is anything but irrelevant. The décor is warm and inviting, but still bright and airy; a brightened steakhouse if you will, complete with leather couches in the bar area. 
    In their “snacks” category, diners can choose from items ranging from crispy chick peas with warm maple and garam masala to “dirty chips” topped with Beechers Flagship cheese curds and duck confit. 
    Moving into the appetizer category, the menu becomes seafood focused; featuring rock shrimp tempura with apricot jam, chipotle mayo and cilantro, ahi tuna tartar with avocado, citrus vinaigrette, mache and spiced crema and calamari with spicy tomato, lemon aioli and poblano peppers. For my meal, I went with the Thai mussels served in a coconut broth topped with scallions, vine ripened tomatoes and cilantro.  The mussels were well cooked, and the coconut broth was outrageously delicious, prompting me to consume the remainder of the bread on the table in short order.         The mushroom and onion soup was well seasoned, and the pinot grigio flavor is present but not overwhelming. Unlike other onion soups this one is cream based, so it will be heavier than others.  It was delicious nonetheless.
    Moving onto dinner, City Cellar offers a nice variety of protein options; from Australian Lamb Chops with baby carrots, ‘nduja, parsnip puree and mustard chimichurri to horseradish crusted filet mignon served with potato lasagna, grilled asparagus, crispy onions and glace de veau (veal stock reduction). Seafood is also well represented on the dinner menu, with maple glazed salmon served with fennel apple slaw, honey vinaigrette, sweet potato purée and candied walnuts and shrimp and scallops with wild mushroom risotto, haricot vert and carrot chips. For my meal, I went with the chatam cod, a pan seared cod fillet served with cauliflower puree, roasted squash and apricot chutney.  The cod was nicely crisped on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside, the cauliflower puree along with the roasted squash provided a nice textural difference and the apricot chutney added a nice, sweet note. 
    City Cellar also offers a cheese and charcuterie selection, various flatbreads and a nice selection of pasta dishes. All in all, whether a corporate gathering, dinner with the family or a potentially disastrous blind date, City Cellar offers a relaxingly sophisticated ambience punctuated with delicious and diverse cuisine. 

 

Academic Wellness, Your Student, and You

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Dr. Paulette Nadel Ed.D.is an experienced, professional Career Life Coach. She is the founder of CareerHelp411.com, an online resume and career coaching service. With a Doctor of Education degree from New York University in Leadership and Organizational Studies, Dr. Paulette has coached and counseled clients for over twelve years. She can be reached at DrPaulette@aol.com or 516-445-2104.

What is Academic Wellness? The new school year is beginning. This can be a very exciting time of year for both students and parents. Students look forward to learning new things and connecting with friends. Parents look forward to getting back to a routine and having some time to themselves.

However, the start of the new school year can also be a very stressful time for both students and parents. Academic Wellness is defined as the state of being in a good place academically. This is something that students and parents both need to work to accomplish.

As an academic counselor, I am often asked by parents what they can do to help their students who are stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed with school work. There are several things in particular that I recommend for parents to do to help their students work toward achieving Academic Wellness.

Helping students to be organized with their school work, school supplies, and study space is primary. Setting a proper study space that is well lighted, quiet, and away from distractions is important. Assisting students in managing their time effectively is also important. When students have a schedule with set times for school, activities, homework, relaxation, etc. they tend to be less overwhelmed and less anxious. Creating a calendar with daily, weekly, and monthly activities clearly marked is crucial. Proper sleep and healthy eating also help to contribute to Academic Wellness. Parents can play an important role with these.

When students work towards achieving Academic Wellness they are working toward the all-important goal of academic success. Parents who want their students to do better in school first have to work towards achieving Academic Wellness.

 

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