4 Hudson Valley Parent
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March 2020
HVP: What makes Charlie such an
incredible kid?
Aaron-Noel: He is a loving, kind little
boy who will walk up to you and say:
"Hi my name is Charlie. Would you
like to play?"
HVP: How does Charlie engage with
his environment?
Aaron-Noel: Charlie has a sensory
processing disorder with his autism.
Usually that appears as avoidance; a
materials-aversion. But he's a sensory
seeker. He's always coming up and
hugging people.
HVP: What interests Charlie?
Aaron-Noel: He loves anything Dis-
ney. He's a Disney fanatic. We've been
to Disney Land many, many times. It's
like a second home. They accommo-
date autistic children.
Chuck and Aaron-Noel
Treppeda of Poughquag
enjoy family time with
their kids, Samantha, 13,
and Charlie, 11.
In this issue
FEATURES
7 Women who have made a difference
Children's books look at the contibutions of remarkable women
BY HVP STAFF
8 I am a Hudson Valley Parent
Jen Dunn makes the most of work and family
BY PAUL SMART
10 Me Time: Just for Women
A look at vericose veins, wellness retreats, mindfulness, and yoga
14 Class winners
School programs benefit kids with special needs
BY ROXANNE FERBER
18 Eating out with your family
Useful tactics keep your kids content at restaurants
BY ERICA HIGGS
21 Minimize the stress of separation
Tips that help ease the impact of divorce on your kids
BY MARTIN BUTCHER, ESQ.
22 Spring treats and family meals
How moms cook with and for their kids
BY ELORA TOCCI
24 Stand up to bullies
The problem of bullying and what to do about it
BY JAMES MCGUIRK, PH.D.
26 Calendar
Family fun with maple sugar tours, St. Patrick's Day parades
and more.
34 Boss Lady
Kim Hoover talks about running her woman-owned business,
Hoover Architecture, and motherhood
Sponsored by:
INCREDIBLE PARENTS RAISE
