4 Hudson Valley Parent
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October 2019
HVP: What makes Elise incredible?
Melanie: My daughter is an
intelligent, talented and strong young
woman who is committed to finding
the things that will make her happy
and successful in life.
She is a great big sister and a loyal
friend who makes everyone smile with
a joke or two.
HVP: How do you encourage your
daughter to be brave?
M: I encourage Elise to take risks
because it's those experiences that
challenge us and teach us the most.
HVP: What are some struggles you
have had to overcome as a parent that
you didn't expect?
M: I have had to learn how to step
back and watch how my child deals
with a situation. Parents always want
to fix things for their kids and it's not
Meet this month's cover
kid, Elise, 15, and her
parents Melanie and
Patrick from Montgomery.
In this issue
FEATURES
8 I am a Hudson Valley Parent
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, Sandy Lundy
Resnick shares the story of her son, Shane, and how her family
honors him after losing him last April
BY PAUL SMART
10 Me Time: Just for Women
Head to the library for exciting and free classes and clubs
BY CASSIDY BRIGHTON
14 Ease the struggles of the co-parenting transition
Advice from parents who navigated divorce and co-parenting
successfully. Divorce doesn't mean you aren't a family anymore!
BY JILL VALENTINO
17 Are your kids over trick-or-treating this year?
Enjoy festive fun without dressing up and going door-to-door!
Check out 11 alternatives that are just as much fun
BY ROXANNE FERBER
19 Real Talk
Do your teens know what to do if a friend overdoses? Start the
conversation about the dangers of drugs and what to do in an
emergency
BY DR. PAUL SCHWARTZ AND PATRICE ATHANASIDY
20 Calendar
Have some festive fun this month! Check out fun Halloween
happenings and great festivals and fairs
30 New! Boss Lady
Meet Kathleen Bennett Marold, a momtrepreneur who started an
international business on her dining room table. See how she
became a Boss Lady…and how you can too!
Sponsored by:
INCREDIBLE PARENTS RAISE
