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Mind those manners: Kids will find creative ways to express themselves when they learn about the importance of being polite at Long Island Children’s Museum.

Politeness counts at Long Island Children's Museum

As school beckons, the staff at Long Island Children's Museum is preparing to help families transition back into “polite society,” during “Pretty Please Day” next week. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/17/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... From The Hand: Drawings From the Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition highlights some of the remarkable drawings from the Hofstra University Museum’s … more

8/10/11

It's time for summer sounds with the L.I. Philharmonic this weekend

Late summer is a musical time throughout the area. The Long Island Philharmonic visits Eisenhower Park for a delightful evening of popular classics on Friday. Over at Long Island Children's Museum, The Silly Dilly Band entertains kids of all ages with their musical hi-jinks, along with a theatrical adaptation of the popular Dora the Explorer television series, on Sunday. more

8/10/11

Philip Mickulas, new CEO of Family & Children's Association.

The Family & Children's Association gets new CEO

After 18 months as interim president and CEO of Family & Children’s Association, Philip Mickulas has accepted this full-time position. Mickulas, who has been chief operating officer since … more

8/4/11

East Meadow families at the children’s museum

The Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City is spreading the word about its latest exhibits and activities. more

8/4/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/27/11

“The Amazing Nano Brothers” entertain families with their unique comedy show that focuses on the mysteries of matter – including atoms, molecules and nanotechnology – when the pair visits Long Island Children’s Museum on Friday.

Tiny things make up a big world at Long Island Children's Museums's Nano Day

Take a break from the summer heat with a visit to Long Island Children’s Museum for “Nano Day,” an exploration into the world of nanoscale science and engineering, on Friday. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/27/11

What's happening this weekend on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Body MappingThe exhibit commemorates the opening of the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Works by contemporary artists, Tina Blondell, Giedre … more

7/21/11

The kids listened to stories and enjoyed the fresh air in the garden in back of the Phillips House on Hempstead Avenue.

A child's garden of verse — and more at the Museum of Rockville Centre at the Phillips House

In the shady garden of the Museum of Rockville Centre at the Phillips House on July 13, two groups of children were entranced as adult volunteers shared stories with them and encouraged discussion. more

Judy Rattner | 7/20/11

Rockville Centre resident practices therapy through yoga

In 1970, a Brazilian woman named Sonia Sumar gave birth to a daughter who had Down syndrome. Understandably, Sumar was devastated by the news, but rather than have it defeat her, she took action: Sumar used yoga therapy to help special needs children like her daughter to overcome their disabilities. more

Tom Steinert | 7/20/11