As we continue to shine gold for pediatric cancer awareness month – we continue to share stories of amazing children who have or continue to battle cancer. Today, we are spotlighting a beautiful little girl named Hannah. Hannah Grace Boyer would have turned 6 on September 6th. But, she didn’t have that chance – […]
We all know how important reading is. It’s undeniable that a child’s reading skills are important to their success in school, work, and life in general. We also know that technology is taking over our lives. Regardless of how we feel about it, it’s just a fact. Barbara F. Sanchez has been teaching in the Williamsville School District for […]
The Explore and More Children’s Museum announces crowdfunding with hopes that Western New Yorkers will “Play It Forward.” They are just about six months away from realizing a dream of building a new Explore & More Children’s Museum on the Buffalo Waterfront. Construction of the 43,000 square foot museum at Canalside is well underway, and […]
Written by Kristina Miller – Totally Buffalo Contributor I decided to ask my kids yesterday what Earth Day is. I don’t think this was a complete mom fail, but certainly not a win. Earth day 2018 actually has a theme; to end plastic pollution. If google didn’t tell me that, I wouldn’t have known […]
For Carolyn Woomer, life without her precious son is excruciating. Jedidiah has been gone for three years. Three painful, heartbreaking years. Talking about her son and sharing his life, is something Carolyn loves to do, “Jed was a lifeguard, Eagle Scout, captain of the swim team. He was a huge goofball with the biggest, softest […]
We first told you about little Francesca one year ago. She was diagnosed with Leukemia in February of 2017. She underwent chemotherapy at Roswell Park and then at home. She’s had a tough time, the little sweetie lost her hair – but not her spirit. She’s a fighter. And her dad, Dominic Morabito sent me a […]
Written by Lifestyle Contributor, Darcy Thiel, MA, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY State. I am often asked whether children should attend wakes and funerals and my answer is always the same. It depends on your child. Kids should not be shielded from the truth of death, no matter how young they […]