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The Cynical Mother

Scrolling through Facebook can be draining, especially if you’re having a bad day. I recently had the Facebook blues. That morning at work I sounded like Foghorn Leghorn reading a story on the radio. I spilled coffee on my pants... more

Deanna King

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The Cynical Mother

This issue Deanna King, The Cynical Mother, shares a heartfelt message about remembering all of the special moments with your kids because they go by way too fast. more

Deanna King

The Cynical Mother September/October 2017

In this issue's column, the Cynical Mother is under snack attack! Her kids ask for snacks ... while still chewing other snacks. more

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The Cynical Mother July/August 2017

There are five words that cause me extreme anxiety: I am a dance mom. more

Deanna King

The Cynical Mother Celebrates Mother's Day

Deanna King, a.k.a. The Cynical Mother, got what she asked for (and what she truly needed) for Mother's Day. Be careful what you wish for! more

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Tuesday

July 17, 2018

Summer Camp at Webster Recreation | K-5th grade FULL DAY
Jul 17, 2018 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Webster Parks and Recreation

Family Nature/Outdoor
Weird Nature Junior Summer Camp
Jul 17, 2018 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Nature/Outdoor
Running Wild Summer Camp | Ages 9-13 (Session 3)
Jul 17, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Nature/Outdoor
Weird Nature Junior Summer Camp | Ages 6-8
Jul 17, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Summer Camp at Webster Recreation | K-5th grade HALF DAY
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Spry Middle school

Summer Theater Camp - Annie Kids
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Best Foot Forward Summer Programs

Nature/Outdoor
A Rising Star - Girl Scouts Day Camp
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
Art in the Outdoors
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
Cables and Carabiners - Girl Scout Day Camp
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Counselor In Training (CIT) Program
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor Sports
JCC KidSport Summer Camp
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor Sports
JCC KidVenture Summer Camp
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Ramot Summer Camp
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Teen Travel Summer Camp
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Traditional Day Camp
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
TYKEs' Kidstage
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Free Event Museum/Zoo/History Parents' Night Out
Of These Streets: Photographs by Jeremy Moule, Benjamin Osborne, & Jason Wilder
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Flower City Arts Center

Charity & Fundraisers Festivals/Fairs
GrassRoots Festival Culture Camp, Dinners & Dances
Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Trumansburg Fairgrounds

Museum/Zoo/History Nature/Outdoor
Summer Programming at the Zoo
Jul 17, 2018 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Seneca Park Zoo

Preschool Fun Camp at Webster Recreation | Tuesdays & Thursdays
Jul 17, 2018 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Klem South Elementary School

Wednesday

July 18, 2018

Trip Camp at Webster Recreation | 6-8th grade
Jul 18, 2018 12:00 AM

Webster Parks and Recreation

Summer Camp at Webster Recreation | K-5th grade FULL DAY
Jul 18, 2018 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Webster Parks and Recreation

Family Nature/Outdoor
Weird Nature Junior Summer Camp
Jul 18, 2018 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Nature/Outdoor
Running Wild Summer Camp | Ages 9-13 (Session 3)
Jul 18, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Nature/Outdoor
Weird Nature Junior Summer Camp | Ages 6-8
Jul 18, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Summer Camp at Webster Recreation | K-5th grade HALF DAY
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Spry Middle school

Summer Theater Camp - Annie Kids
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Best Foot Forward Summer Programs

Nature/Outdoor
A Rising Star - Girl Scouts Day Camp
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
Art in the Outdoors
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
Cables and Carabiners - Girl Scout Day Camp
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Counselor In Training (CIT) Program
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor Sports
JCC KidSport Summer Camp
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor Sports
JCC KidVenture Summer Camp
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Ramot Summer Camp
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Teen Travel Summer Camp
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Traditional Day Camp
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
TYKEs' Kidstage
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Free Event Museum/Zoo/History Parents' Night Out
Of These Streets: Photographs by Jeremy Moule, Benjamin Osborne, & Jason Wilder
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Flower City Arts Center

Charity & Fundraisers Festivals/Fairs
GrassRoots Festival Culture Camp, Dinners & Dances
Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Trumansburg Fairgrounds

Museum/Zoo/History Nature/Outdoor
Summer Programming at the Zoo
Jul 18, 2018 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Seneca Park Zoo

Thursday

July 19, 2018

Trip Camp at Webster Recreation | 6-8th grade
Jul 19, 2018 12:00 AM

Webster Parks and Recreation

Summer Camp at Webster Recreation | K-5th grade FULL DAY
Jul 19, 2018 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Webster Parks and Recreation

Family Nature/Outdoor
Weird Nature Junior Summer Camp
Jul 19, 2018 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Nature/Outdoor
Running Wild Summer Camp | Ages 9-13 (Session 3)
Jul 19, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Nature/Outdoor
Weird Nature Junior Summer Camp | Ages 6-8
Jul 19, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Summer Camp at Webster Recreation | K-5th grade HALF DAY
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Spry Middle school

Summer Theater Camp - Annie Kids
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Best Foot Forward Summer Programs

Nature/Outdoor
A Rising Star - Girl Scouts Day Camp
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
Art in the Outdoors
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
Cables and Carabiners - Girl Scout Day Camp
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Counselor In Training (CIT) Program
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor Sports
JCC KidSport Summer Camp
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor Sports
JCC KidVenture Summer Camp
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Ramot Summer Camp
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Teen Travel Summer Camp
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Traditional Day Camp
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
TYKEs' Kidstage
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Free Event Museum/Zoo/History Parents' Night Out
Of These Streets: Photographs by Jeremy Moule, Benjamin Osborne, & Jason Wilder
Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Flower City Arts Center

Museum/Zoo/History Nature/Outdoor
Summer Programming at the Zoo
Jul 19, 2018 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Seneca Park Zoo

Preschool Fun Camp at Webster Recreation | Tuesdays & Thursdays
Jul 19, 2018 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Klem South Elementary School

Friday

July 20, 2018

Summer Camp at Webster Recreation | K-5th grade FULL DAY
Jul 20, 2018 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Webster Parks and Recreation

Family Nature/Outdoor
Weird Nature Junior Summer Camp
Jul 20, 2018 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Nature/Outdoor
Running Wild Summer Camp | Ages 9-13 (Session 3)
Jul 20, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Nature/Outdoor
Weird Nature Junior Summer Camp | Ages 6-8
Jul 20, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Summer Camp at Webster Recreation | K-5th grade HALF DAY
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Spry Middle school

Summer Theater Camp - Annie Kids
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Best Foot Forward Summer Programs

Nature/Outdoor
A Rising Star - Girl Scouts Day Camp
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
Art in the Outdoors
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
Cables and Carabiners - Girl Scout Day Camp
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Counselor In Training (CIT) Program
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor Sports
JCC KidSport Summer Camp
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor Sports
JCC KidVenture Summer Camp
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Ramot Summer Camp
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Teen Travel Summer Camp
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Traditional Day Camp
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
TYKEs' Kidstage
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Festivals/Fairs Performances/Movies
Fingerlakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance
Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Trumansburg Fairgrounds

Museum/Zoo/History Nature/Outdoor
Summer Programming at the Zoo
Jul 20, 2018 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Seneca Park Zoo

Festivals/Fairs Performances/Movies
Fingerlakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance
Jul 19, 2018 1:30 PM - 2:00 AM

Trumansburg Fairgrounds

Family Free Event Nature/Outdoor
Tales and Tails
Jul 20, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wickham Farms

Saturday

July 21, 2018

Festivals/Fairs Performances/Movies
Fingerlakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance
Jul 21, 2018 9:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Trumansburg Fairgrounds

Family Museum/Zoo/History
Civil War Reenactment & Encampment
Jul 21, 2018 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Museum/Zoo/History Nature/Outdoor
Summer Programming at the Zoo
Jul 21, 2018 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Seneca Park Zoo

Family Free Event
Community Mosaic Project - participants needed!
Jul 21, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Spotted Rabbit Studio

Free Event Museum/Zoo/History Parents' Night Out
Of These Streets: Photographs by Jeremy Moule, Benjamin Osborne, & Jason Wilder
Jul 21, 2018 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Flower City Arts Center

Family Free Event Performances/Movies
Hill Cumorah Pageant
Jul 21, 2018 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Hill Comorah

Music Horizons
Jul 7, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018

Eastman School of Music

Sunday

July 22, 2018

Festivals/Fairs Performances/Movies
Fingerlakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance
Jul 22, 2018 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Trumansburg Fairgrounds

Family Museum/Zoo/History
Civil War Reenactment & Encampment
Jul 22, 2018 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Museum/Zoo/History Nature/Outdoor
Summer Programming at the Zoo
Jul 22, 2018 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Seneca Park Zoo

Family Museum/Zoo/History
S.T.E.M. Event for Ages 3 - 12
Jul 22, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

New York Museum of Transportation

Free Event Museum/Zoo/History Parents' Night Out
Of These Streets: Photographs by Jeremy Moule, Benjamin Osborne, & Jason Wilder
Jul 22, 2018 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Flower City Arts Center

Family Museum/Zoo/History
S.T.E.M. Event for Ages 3 - 12
Jul 22, 2018 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

New York Museum of Transportation

Family Performances/Movies
The Frog Prince
Jul 22, 2018 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Kodak Center for Performing Arts

Festivals/Fairs Performances/Movies
Fingerlakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance
Jul 21, 2018 9:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Trumansburg Fairgrounds

Family Performances/Movies
The Frog Prince
Jul 22, 2018 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Kodak Center for Performing Arts

Music Horizons
Jul 7, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018

Eastman School of Music

Monday

July 23, 2018

Trip Camp at Webster Recreation | 6-8th grade
Jul 23, 2018 12:00 AM

Webster Parks and Recreation

Summer Camp at Webster Recreation | K-5th grade FULL DAY
Jul 23, 2018 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Webster Parks and Recreation

Charity & Fundraisers Nature/Outdoor Sports
3rd Annual Patrick Carr Memorial Golf Tournament
Jul 23, 2018 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Chili Country Club

Nature/Outdoor
Running Wild Summer Camp | Ages 9-13 (Session 4)
Jul 23, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

St. John Fisher College

Summer Camp at Webster Recreation | K-5th grade HALF DAY
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Spry Middle school

Summer Theater Camp - Annie Kids
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Best Foot Forward Summer Programs

Nature/Outdoor
Adventures in the Trees - Girl Scout Camp
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
A Rising Star - Girl Scouts Day Camp
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Camp Piperwood

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Counselor In Training (CIT) Program
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor Sports
JCC KidSport Summer Camp
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor Sports
JCC KidVenture Summer Camp
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Ramot Summer Camp
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Teen Travel Summer Camp
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
JCC Traditional Day Camp
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Nature/Outdoor
TYKEs' Kidstage
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Louis S. Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester

Free Event Museum/Zoo/History Parents' Night Out
Of These Streets: Photographs by Jeremy Moule, Benjamin Osborne, & Jason Wilder
Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Flower City Arts Center

Museum/Zoo/History Nature/Outdoor
Summer Programming at the Zoo
Jul 23, 2018 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Seneca Park Zoo

Preschool Fun Camp at Webster Recreation | Mondays & Wednesdays
Jul 23, 2018 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Klem South Elementary School

Family Free Event Library
Summer Family Story Time, Mondays
Jul 23, 2018 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Penfield Public Library

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