Hudson Valley Kids

02/01/2025

Nature is great in all seasons! We have a full month of programs and events coming up for all ages and interests - Visit hhnaturecenter.org to begin your winter adventures! (Many events require pre-registration)

02/01/2025

Still looking for something to do this winter? Register today for some awesome programs with Skyhawks!

Skyhawks.com

01/01/2025

Orange County Family Court Judge MAGA Krahulik - keeping daughters from their mothers for another year

31/12/2024

“Drawing upon multiple case studies, this article examines how parenting double standards are reproduced in situations where women who have experienced domestic violence have been seen as ‘alienating’ mothers, while the men who have perpetrated the violence have been seem as ‘good’ or ‘good enough’ fathers. In total, 25 cases studies were conducted with women who had experienced domestic violence, had at least one child and had been perceived by at least one professional as ‘engaging in parental alienation’ at some point within the previous 5 years. Each case study involved at least one semi-structured interview with the woman and the analysis of relevant documents, including family evaluation reports, child protection reports and court decisions. These double standards were identified when the mothers’ and the fathers’ behaviours and circumstances had been measured or evaluated using a different set of principles. The research findings reveal different main manifestations of parenting double standards, which relate to the parents’ credibility and the parents’ past and personal histories. Moreover, the fact that the parents talk to the children about the other parent is perceived differently when mothers and fathers are doing it. Professionals also reproduce double standards when they minimize and the justify the parents’ ‘inappropriate’ behaviours and when they consider the parents’ help-seeking strategies.”

Title: Abused Women as ‘Alienating’ Mothers and Violent Men as ‘Good’ Fathers: Double Standards in Child Protection and Child Custody Proceedings

Simon Lapierre, Patrick Ladouceur, Naomi Abrahams, Alexandra Vincent, Michèle Frenette
First published: 30 December 2024

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cfs.13260

30/12/2024

First Day Hikes in the Hudson Valley 🥾

January, 1, 2025

28/12/2024

“Narcissist’s who are more of the covert, introverted type fly under the radar and are incredibly calculating with their approach. It often takes longer for family court professionals to see behind the mask.”

-Tina Swithin

27/12/2024

The Town of Fishkill Police Department wants you to ✨nominate a family in need✨ this holiday season.

Write a letter explaining why your family or a deserving family is in need of supplies/toys/clothing this holiday season, and your family may be chosen to receive donated goods, courtesy of Lorenzo Colicci and the Southern Dutchess Community Coalition (SDCC). Letters can be dropped off at the police department addressed to either PO LaSorsa or CPO Nesbitt. 👮🏻‍♀️👮🏻‍♂️

We know how hard this time of year can be for families. The donated goods include:
- Canned Food 🥫
- Toys 🧸
- Cold Weather Gear, Coats and Underwear 🧤
- Toiletries 🪥
- Feminine Hygiene Products 💕

We ask that all nominations be turned in by January 1st to give officers adequate time to read through nomination letters.

27/12/2024

See you at the Skating Rink! Be sure to follow Middletown Recreation for updates!

27/12/2024

Toy library!

The Toy Nest in Falls Church, Virginia, is a toy library that works on a membership program. The moms who buy-in say it allows them to cut down on toy waste,...

24/12/2024

MUSEUM PASSES are available to anyone with a library card at the Orangeburg Library, Blauvelt Free Library Palisades Free Library, Tappan Free Library and Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library (some exceptions apply based upon the museums rules). Please visit the museum pass website and plan to visit a museum or two over the holiday break. https://orangeburglibrary.org/borrow-museum-passes/

23/12/2024

23/12/2024

Every day this week except for 12/25 🎶🌠

Hudson River Museum

You’ve heard of , now get ready for the next double feature that’ll be sure to blow your mind: Laser Taylor Swift and Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon”! We’re dubbing it ! !

Catch these music icons in the every day this week (closed 12/25).

At 2pm, take a journey to the Dark Side to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s historic album. This show takes you through futuristic visions and retro nods to Pink Floyd’s visual legacy, creating a powerful blend of sound and space that transcends two-dimensional experience.

Then, at 3:30pm, shake it off in Laser Taylor Swift, a high-energy 55-minute spectacle where Taylor Swift’s biggest hits—like “Anti-Hero,” “Love Story,” and “…Ready for It?”—come to life in a dazzling laser light show.

See the full schedule and purchase tickets at hrm.org/calendar

23/12/2024

23/12/2024

So, it has been a day lol.

Y’all thought I forgot about the bikes, but it’s just been too busy to post.

Over 30 bicycles given away today in the freezing cold!

I’ll be back at it tomorrow from 9 to 4, so come on in and visit with me!





21/12/2024

JOIN US THIS FRIDAY! We will be collecting donations at the ERDAJT's Christmas Light Display to benefit the TLC Foundation. 🎄8 Patrick Drive, Lagrangeville, NY, from 4:45pm - 10:30pm🎄

Every year, for the past 29 years, Tim Gay and his family generously open their front yard to the local community and beyond. Visitors to the LaGrange home are invited to drive through the Guinness Book of World Records winner for largest residential display of lights, which has been meticulously synchronized to music, with new features added every year. Stay in the comfort and warmth of your car as you drive through the circular driveway, while taking in the spirit of the holidays and supporting the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation.

All donations received on Friday, December 20 will go to TLC for pediatric cancer research. Donations received on Sunday, December 22 will be split with another wonderful charity.

19/12/2024

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Program at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
Friday, December 27, 2024

2 - 3 pm

$5 plus museum admission of $14.50

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Program Friday, December 27, 2024 2 - 3 pm $5 plus museum admission of $14.50 Science is COOL! See it in action as we bring the temperature down to make some instant ice cream! Once the sweet creation is complete, we’ll top it off with some favorite treats and enjoy every

19/12/2024

Dance for Joy – Nutcracker for Kids by Yorktown Stage

Saturday, December 21 @ 2:30 pm
Saturday, December 21 @ 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 22 @ 2:30 pm

The Nutcracker for Kids is a one hour, condensed and narrated version of the full story of the Nutcracker, in which all parts are danced by students. It allows audience members of all ages to experience the magic of the Nutcracker during the holiday season!

Dance for Joy - Nutcracker for Kids Saturday, December 21 @ 2:30 pm Saturday, December 21 @ 5:00 pm Sunday, December 22 @ 2:30 pm The Nutcracker for Kids is a one hour, condensed and narrated version of the full story of the Nutcracker, in which all parts are danced by students. It allows audience