May 2012 - South Jersey MOM Magazine

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2012

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MOTHER’S DAY memories

JCP Portraits Wants to Help You Create Special Memories!

Let’s celebrate all of the hard working Mommies May 1st thru May 13th. The month of May is all about mom so if you can’t make it on the specific dates, no worries, we can capture your images throughout the entire month. Let one of our professional photographers capture your children imitating you. Imitation, after all, is the best form of flattery.

Here are some suggestions for an amazing mommy and me session: • Mommy and daughter polishing nails • Daughters playing dress up in mommy’s wedding dress. Please bring your wedding day picture. Sons in daddy’s tux or tie • Daughters dressing up in mommy’s old prom dress or bridesmaid dresses • Daughters wearing mom’s shoes and playing with handbags (infants can be set in Mom’s purse) • Sons giving mommy a rose or flower • Sons with “I Love Mom” tattooed on their arm (temp tattoo of course) • Daughter or son with ipad or iphone • Mommy and kids playing a game or reading a book • Funny faces with mom…capture some silly moments too

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Table of Contents

pg. 11 & Wine, Dine m Pamper Mo mom 2 mom 6 Mommyhood: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

moms R women 2 10 Making Mother’s Day Memories

features 14 Bayada Pediatrics: Dedicated Home Health Care 17 Healthy Blood for a Healthy Life 24 Summer Camp Guide

know 2 grow 18 Baby Blues, Depression and Beyond 21 One Teacher Grows Her Students by Leaps and Bounds

also in this issue 8 12 22 28 29 30

business spotlight: great railing making a difference business spotlight: the training room recipe corner things 2 do resource guide

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Mommyhood: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow I

find myself awaiting the graduation days of my two sons this spring.

My firstborn, George, age 24, will graduate from law school in May and immediately start studying for the New York bar exam. He lives there now and will stay there at least another year to work as a

By Fran LoBiondo clerk for a U.S. District Court Judge. It’s a great opportunity and an honor to be chosen, and I am in awe of our son’s fine work ethic. Surprised, too, because growing up, he was not so motivated. His bedroom was so cluttered with his detritus we marveled that he didn’t lose his books in there.

I was younger then and still lived in horror that my negative words might damage my children’s delicate psyches. But the day finally came when I exploded.

“You are so lazy!,” I yelled. And I immediately felt guilty about the hours he would spend on the therapist’s couch.

But he was always good at the verbal thrust and parry.

“I’m not lazy,” he said with a disarming smile, “I’m gradual.”

Gradually, he grew up and went away to college, leaving the flotsam and jetsam of his high school days on his floor. But when he went away for his junior year, he left his room swept clean with everything put away.

I sat on his bed and wept. I missed my little slob.

Now, Gregory is another story. He will graduate from his special school in June, at age 21, and will need help making his way as an adult.

But he is organized, after his own fashion.

Greg is autistic, and this noisy, confusing world can be frightening, but he does his best to abide by his own schedule. His room is always neat. He makes his bed every day, and routinely picks up his dirty clothes and puts them in the laundry basket. He hangs his wet towels after a shower.

If he sees me baking, he gets a wooden spoon and stirs the bowl for me. If I wash the pots, he grabs a towel and dries.

But he can be rigid. Recently, to save water, we stopped rinsing our dishes because the dishwasher has a pre-wash option. We just load them dirty into the dishwasher, and they come out clean. Poor Greg. He cannot abide this change. He waits until the kitchen is empty, sneaks back in, rinses the food off the dishes, and reloads the dishwasher.

Sometimes, this son hurts me in anger and frustration. But like me, he feels guilty about it. "Awww, Gregory," he chides himself, "touch nice."

Then he repeats to me, his eyes clouded with anxiety, "I'm sorry. Stay calm."

Brother’s George and Greg LoBiondo pictured as kids.

When it has been a particularly harrowing day, he will jump up to greet his Dad coming home from work, and rat himself out.

"Hello, Gregory. How was your ..."

"I'm sorry!" Greg blurts, wringing his hands, "Always touch nice!"

Recently I came upon a photograph of my boys, ages 4 and 7, sitting on the stairs of our old house. George has an arm thrown around his little brother's shoulders, and they're dressed in suit vests, newsboy caps and big smiles.

Back then, I could not wait to move out of that cramped, crowded space. In my impatience, I fear I forgot to enjoy those bright spirits while I had them. And the moments of their childhood kept ticking away.

Now my husband and I are planning a family party to celebrate our two grown-up graduates, and as we sort through old photographs, we ask ourselves: where did those little guys go?✲ Fran LoBiondo of Vineland has children in grade school, high school and college. A Purdue University graduate with a degree in Journalism, she has written about parenting, food and fun for 25 yrs.

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business spotlight

Great Railing Can Help You Build

By Niki Jacob the DeCk of Your DReams

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his interview was tough to get as the owner of Great Railing; Mario Conlin sat behind a desk answering phones and helping customers the entire time. Watching his fleet of trucks on the monitors making sure they were on their way to the customers. His first comment was quirky, “I received my first drill at age 9, and I finished the roof on my parents’ house before school at age 12, I was bored,” He said. “The neighbors liked it so much they asked me to start building decks,“ and so by 15 an empire would begin.

His first company officially started in 1983, working out of the back of a 1979 Cutlass Supreme with a trailer. Yardmaster built 25 decks in its first year, doubled by the second year, and by 1988 he was doing a record 300 decks a year. At 21 years old he was grossing over $600,000 a year. Mastering his skills in the world of decking, he decided to stop the landscaping portion of the business and hone in on decking. The company changed its name to Deck Teck; people in the area could see there was no stopping Mario Colin’s success.

As his business grew, by 2001 Conlin decided he needed a building with a showroom. “I wanted people to come in to Deck Teck and see what we were selling, by that time we were not only selling several types of deck material, but we sold vinyl railings, there was a lot to choose from.” Conlin noticed that even though these beautiful decks

had quality decking material, the railings were not as tough, he had struggled for years trying to make railings from other companies fit the custom designs his customers were looking for. He decided he needed to create a railing system that could withstand weight and weather, but it also had to work at any angle meet up to round posts, as well as custom fan steps. The railings also had to meet all building codes and have heavier Vinyl and Aluminum inserts for reinforcement.

“Time is money in the contractor business. It needed to install fast and easy.” In the end a new business named “Great Railing” was created, and by the end of 2004 Conlin had perfected vinyl railing. Today, Great Railing is still the only railing company who is ICC certified that sells direct to the customer, making it cheaper by cutting out the wholesaler and the lumber yard.

Today Conlin shows off his Mega Boutique in a massive 2,500 square foot showroom featuring hundreds of pictures from past decking, railing and decking kits, indoor and outdoor kitchens, and lighting. “Higher quality at half the price, that’s the only way I see it.” Conlin says as he walked out the door to help a showroom full of people.

Great Railings website, www.greatrailing.com, not only boasts their full line of products but a DIY blog, www.greatrailingdiy.com, where you can log on each week and find ideas and improvement projects for your home, backyard, or just entertaining ideas. Great Railing is located at 1086 N. Blackhorse Pike in Williamstown, New Jersey. Their showroom is available Monday through Saturday, call 856-875-0050 or stop by their website to find out about showroom times and ask how Great Railing can help you build the deck of your dreams.✲

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Making Mother’s Day Memories

Family Features

other’s Day is a lovely way to pay tribute to moms and other women who have nurtured us, taught us and influenced our lives. If you’re looking for a special way to say thank you and give her a wonderful memory, try some of these ideas.

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MAKE HER A FAVOR BOOK. Put together a coupon book of favors that the kids will do for her. Write things like “I will help with the dishes,” “Good for one long cuddle,” and “Mom picks the movie” on index cards or slips of pretty paper and staple them together to make a booklet.

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS. In Victorian times, bouquet flowers were chosen very carefully because each flower had a special meaning. Give mom a bouquet that tells her how you feel. Some examples: • White carnations symbolize the purity and strength of motherhood.

Pink ones mean gratitude, and red ones express deep love and affection.

• Red roses are for deep love, pink for admiration, grace and elegance.

• Hibiscuses are for delicate beauty. Get some to show her that she’s beautiful inside and out.

HOST A SPECIAL BRUNCH. Gather friends and family to celebrate motherhood at a leisurely brunch. Take plenty of photographs and pass around a memory book for guests to write down words of thanks and encouragement.

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease and lightly flour twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups.

WHISK evaporated milk, eggs, flour, salt and black pepper in medium bowl until blended. Stir in cheese, broccoli and bell pepper. Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup of mixture into each prepared muffin cup, filling almost to rim.* Stir mixture frequently to evenly distribute ingredients.

BAKE for 23 to 28 minutes or until knife inserted near centers comes out clean and tops are lightly browned. Cool in pans for 15 minutes. Run knife or small, flat spatula around inside edges of muffin cups. Carefully remove quiches. *NOTE: Number of quiches will depend on the size of muffin cups. Bake time may need some adjusting.

TIPS: Quiches can be made ahead and frozen. To reheat, place on baking sheet and bake in preheated 325°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or, place 2 to 4 quiches on microwave-safe plate and microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes or until hot.

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Emmett’s Story

y name is Karla Rauch. I live in Phoenix, Arizona with my wonderful husband Michael and our two beautiful boys, Ethan and Emmett. Just a year and a half ago, on October 16, 2010, our youngest son Emmett had a tragic accident that nearly took his life.

What happened to our son that day has changed our lives forever. If we had only known then the dangers of a simple house hold item that nearly took the life our young toddler, we could have saved Emmett and our family from many months of pain, heartache, sorrow and tears.

Emmett has endured 29 surgeries, spent 8 months in a Pediatric ICU and has gone through a reconstruction of his esophagus and airway. He will continue to deal with many lifelong medical complications. According to the National Poison Control, 3,500 children each year suffer from this sort of accident. Eleven deaths have been reported. Our family is here today to tell Emmett’s story and hopefully prevent another child from suffering the way that our Emmett has suffered.

It was a Saturday and we were planning to celebrate Ethan’s 3rd and Emmett’s 1st birthdays with friends and family. The morning began with me rushing around trying to get together the last minute decorations for the party. While pulling my son Emmett out of his crib, I noticed that his little body was burning up with fever. I was concerned and could not get that alarming feeling out of my head! We soon decided to take him to a local Pediatric Urgent Care facility to be examined. One and half hours late to his own first birthday party, Emmett and Michael arrived back home with the diagnosis that Emmett had a common cold or flu virus.

The next two days, Emmett’s symptoms became worse and worse by the hour. He had no desire to eat, he would scream anytime I would try to persuade him to take a spoonful of food. I can still remember the awful sound of his cough that was followed by a great deal of mucus. He wanted nothing but to be held.

As parents we felt helpless. First thing Tuesday morning I drove Emmett to his pediatrician’s office. On our way to the appointment, Emmett started vomiting up blood. I was terrified! The pediatrician immediately sent us to the Emergency Department close by, concerned that he had a severe respiratory infec-

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tion. After a few breathing treatments were administered, a chest x-ray was taken. When I saw the image, my heart was struck with fear. What was in my child’s throat?! I did not EVER remember noticing Emmett having a choking episode.

The attending physician came into the room with concern and alarm written The Rauch Family, Ethan, Karla, Emmett and Michael. Photo provided by all over her face. She con- Kathy Scoffield Photography. www.kathyscoffieldphotography.com firmed my fears, saying that Emmett had a button battery on a Trach to help him breath. He has had lodged in his tiny throat. Where did Emmett severe lung damage along with many other obtain this battery?? (We later realized it was complications. from the remote control to our DVD player. I We are so blessed to have Emmett here never thought twice about allowing my chilwith us today. My husband and I have started dren to play with remote controls. They an organization called, Emmett’s Fight, seemed to be fascinated with the buttons.) to help educate parents, grandparents and Within 10 minutes of receiving this devcaregiver’s about the dangers of button batastating news, Emmett and I were in an ambutery ingestion. Please visit our website: lance on our way to Phoenix Children’s www.emmettsfight.com and help us make a Hospital. Once we arrived Emmett was immedifference! By taking action, spreading the diately rushed into the operating room. A word about button battery dangers, we can pediatric surgeon, Dr Craig Egan, removed the hopefully prevent another innocent child from tarnished and eroded battery from Emmett’s suffering. esophagus. This was only the beginning of a Button Batteries are a hidden danger! long and at times, seemingly endless nightElectronics are becoming smaller and conmare. Emmett was in extremely critical condisumer demand pushes the market for smaller tion. For a week and a half, physicians were batteries to be needed. unsure whether or not Emmett would be able Items to look for: Remote controls, to survive due to the damage that the tiny batsinging greeting cards, digital scales, watches, tery had done to his body. The battery was hearing aids, thermometers, children’s toys, lodged in his esophagus very close to his fragcalculators, key fobs, t-light candles, flashing ile heart. holiday jewelry or decorations all obtain butWhen a button battery is lodged in the ton batteries. Please keep them out of chilesophagus it sets off a chemical reaction when dren’s reach. Secure the items with strong tape mixed with the acid in the esophagus. or super glue. Be advised that using tape or (Dr Litovitz, National Poison Control). The glue will not be 100% child proof but it can be tissue will start burning within TWO a deterrent.

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“BAYADA Put Jazlyn’s Health and Safety First— All While Keeping Her Smiling” Dedicated home care helps a medically fragile infant born with a chromosomal abnormality blossom and grow

By Lisa Weinstein, Communications Manager, BAYADA Pediatrics

Jazlyn, who has chronic feeding and pulmonary issues, is pictured with her home care nurse from Bayada, Susie Ecker, RN

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azlyn Kraus loves to go with her mother to the local supermarket.

However, the six year old little girl could care less about such mundane things as which groceries to place in the shopping cart. She is more interested in happily greeting every person she sees with a beautiful smile and her twinkling baby blue eyes. And of course, fellow shoppers can’t resist greeting her back in return.

“She has come such a long way from the tiny baby who was not expected to ever walk, talk, or eat,” says her mother Natalie, who, along with her husband, Woody, and their sons, Jake, now 15 and Jagger, now 10, welcomed Jazlyn to the world following a challenging, high-risk pregnancy.

After bringing their new baby girl home, the family’s joy soon turned to frustration and worry, as Jazlyn experienced tremendous difficulty with eating.

“She couldn’t suck, swallow, and breathe at the same time, which made feeding really difficult,” shares Natalie, as images of her daughter’s earliest, most challenging days echo in her memory. “When she was nine days old, I was taking her in the car to visit my mother. When I took her out of the car seat, she had turned blue, and I immediately knew something was horribly wrong. She had gone into respiratory arrest and stopped breathing! Thankfully, my mother was able to give her CPR until the paramedics came and rushed her to the hospital.”

This terrifying incident led to a five-month hospital stay and multiple surgeries for Jazlyn, who was diagnosed with a chromosomal abnormality from which many other diagnoses stem, such as swallowing and feeding disorders, seizures, and chronic lung disease.

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the loving care of nurses from BAYADA Pediatrics,” says Natalie. “Jazlyn’s medical care and the complications that often arose were more than we could handle.”

Indeed, Jazlyn’s complex medical needs required 24-hour nursing care. One of those nurses, Terry Horvath, worked in the hospital pediatric intensive care unit where Jazlyn had spent so much time. “I just fell in love with her and instantly bonded with her family,” shares Terry. “Her mom begged me to become one of her home care nurses, so I signed on with BAYADA.” Although Terry had worked in a hospital setting for over 20 years, she quickly became passionate about home care nursing. “You get to know the children you care for on such a personal level. You mean so much to them, and they mean so much to you.You can really help them.”

While Jazlyn’s health is top priority for her nurses, a typical day usually includes much more than clinical care. There are barbie dolls to dress, nails to polish, and hair to style, all while listening to Justin Beiber or Lady Gaga. Sometimes there’s a trip to the playground or the mall, anything to satisfy this bright, social butterfly’s natural curiosity! “It is wonderful to see her experience life, because for so long she couldn’t,” says Terry.

Natalie, who marvels at her daughter’s progress, wholeheartedly agrees. “For many years, my daughter was scared to even come out of her bedroom. Her nurses have done such a wonderful job not only with her medical care, but with helping her become a normal little girl.”

BAYADA Nurse Susie Ecker helped transition Jazlyn from the hospital to home when she was just a baby. “I love her, she’s my buddy,” shares Susie. “It’s amazing how well she is doing now because she was so sick in the beginning.”

When BAYADA Pediatrics first came into Jazlyn’s life, Susie, Terry and the entire nursing team helped to control her many seizures and performed respiratory treatments to loosen the secretions in her lungs that led to difficulty eating, kept her at high risk for choking, and made it difficult to talk. They gave her food and medicine through a gastronomy tube inserted directly into the stomach, and a jejunostomy tube inserted directly into the intestines. Jazyln’s complex condition also affected her oxygen levels by causing shallow breathing. At times she stopped breathing altogether, emphasizing the urgent need for 24-hour care.

Today, thanks to the dedicated team supporting her ongoing improvement, Jazlyn’s nursing care is down to 12 hours a day, including her one-on-one care at school.

“She is doing so much better now,” says Natalie. “She used to use sign language but now she talks all the time, even though her voice is weak and she gurgles because of the secretions. She still needs the feeding tube, but she is able to eat small amounts of food by mouth. Also, her oxygen issues are much better and the seizures are under control with medication.”

Natalie is forever grateful to BAYADA Pediatrics. “Each and every nurse, clinical manager, and office staff member has been there for us and always put Jazlyn’s health and safety first—all while keeping her smiling.

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By Sharon Harris-Zlotnick diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age, but a child suffering from cancer is every parent’s worst nightmare.

Leukemia is the most common form of child and adolescent cancer, so the family’s medical battle will require courage, hope and determination.

Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers of the blood, but no longer doom a patient to a hopeless prognosis. Thanks to research, modern medical treatments and trained professionals, blood diseases are often treatable and curable, especially in young children. Specific forms of the diseases are often kept in remission for many years.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the largest worldwide voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancers. The organization’s key mission is to “cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families”.

LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research globally, providing free information and support services. More than $814 million has been allocated to research, $76.6 million invested in fiscal year 2011.

The southern and northern New Jersey organizations merged into a single statewide chapter in 2010. The two had previously operated as separate groups.

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birthday in 2010, her mother Andrea Stieg learned of her daughter’s illness.

“After taking samples of Evelyn’s blood, doctors diagnosed her with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on August 6, 2010.

Totally unprepared, those words blew us away and the fear set in quickly.

Although Evelyn was confused and fearful, the doctors and nurses at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) quickly prepared her for the most intense treatment of her young life. They prepped Evelyn for the IVs, which would pump necessary medicine into her body. They also readied her to receive double blood transfusions to raise her blood counts,” says Stieg.

Evelyn remained in the hospital for those first three weeks. Stieg praises the care Evelyn received from her compassionate medical team. On August 27, 2010, Evelyn returned home for the first time since her emergency treatment on August 5.

Now at home, Evelyn receives daily medicines. She also undergoes a once-a-month intravenous chemotherapy treatment at CHOP’s Voorhees Pediatric & Adolescent Specialty Care Center. The goal is to prevent a recurrence. Evelyn has only 6 months remaining on the two-and-one-half-year treatment plan.

“I believe I have learned the meaning of courage and bravery from Evelyn. Her optimistic attitude and encouraging behavior have been inspiring. Prayer, family support, hope, courage and strength have taught us this cancer battle is winnable. This roller coaster ride has motivated our family to live every day to the fullest,” says Stieg.

Stieg has launched a special fundraising effort for Evelyn. For more information, visit http://pages.lightthenight.org/nj/Camden12/Te amEvelynJolee Fundraising is vital, so each year, LLS supporters honor the New Jersey man and woman who have raised the most “votes” or dollars during a 10-week contest.

Of 14 competitors, Mark Friedenthal, 39, owner of Friedenthal Financial in Voorhees, had earned 1000 extra pledged Internet donation “votes” prior to the April 2 kickoff event in Edison. Sonia Cohen, Friedenthal’s sister-inlaw and 15-year LLS supporter, says, “If Mark wins, he will be South Jersey’s first award recipient.”

For two years, Cohen has served as team captain for the annual “Light the Night” walk.

Friends, families and co-workers form fundraising teams and walk with illuminated balloons in honor or memory of loved ones who battled these blood cancers.The fundraising culminates in over 200 evening community walks across North America. The local walk is scheduled for October 20, 2012 at Campbell’s Field in Camden.

Friedenthal became involved with LLS following his father-in-law Stan Cohen’s death from lymphoma in 2003, on Friedenthal’s 30th birthday. Friedenthal’s wife Donielle’s two grandmothers also died of leukemia.

Friedenthal had also lost his own great-grandfather to multiple myeloma. Sadly, he then learned that his five professional employees all had close family members suffering from leukemia or lymphoma.

With Cohen’s support, Friedenthal is planning several fundraising events later this spring, including a family fun day and poker tournament. These events will offer fun while raising money and awareness for this worthy cause.

Cohen invites schools, parents and children to participate. She says, “There are several easy programs for schools and youth, including “Pennies for Patients” and Olive Garden’s “Pasta for Pennies”. Visit http://www.schoolandyouth.org/school/Contr oller, or contact LLS directly at www.lls.org.”✲

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hile you expect to be brimming with joy over your precious newborn, you find yourself sniffling over a sitcom or sobbing over a sink full of dishes. And you're not alone.

If you find yourself in a similar situation, you are likely experiencing postpartum depression. “There are actually three levels of postpartum depression or PPD. The most common form, the ‘baby blues,’ affects about 80% of mothers. It usually begins one to two days after giving birth and lasts for about two weeks,” said Larry Rosen, MD,Virtua Voorhees Obstetrics & Gynecology from Women’s Health Associates of Voorhees and Turnersville. “These women can experience unexplained crying spells, fatigue, mood swings and irritability. This form is also marked by temporary sadness and difficulty concentrating.”

At the most severe end of the spectrum is postpartum psychosis, where one percent of mothers have thoughts of harming themselves or their baby.

Dr. Rosen explains that between these two levels are approximately 10%-20% of mothers who exhibit symptoms of PPD, a serious condition characterized by prolonged feelings of self-doubt, sharp changes in appetite, sleep and energy levels, lack of concentration, little interest in the baby, irritability, anger and uncontrollable crying. This can start any time within a year after delivery.

While an exact cause of postpartum blues is not known, it can often be attributed to hormonal changes in a woman's body right after childbirth, overwhelming responsibilities of caring for a new baby, and adjustment of becoming a mother. For most women, getting extra rest and accepting support from your partner or family helps alleviate the problem.

Often, women with the baby blues start to feel better within a few weeks.

“Women with postpartum depression do not improve past the first few weeks. In fact, their feelings worsen with feelings such as guilt, anxiety, worthlessness or hopelessness," 18 | May 2012

Baby Blues, Depression and Beyond states Lisa Smith, RN, BSN, MS, Director of Family Health Services. “They may also experience problems sleeping, loss of normal interests, or lack of interest in caring for their babies."

If a mother experiences any of these symptoms described above, it is very important for her to contact her healthcare provider.There are several treatment methods available ranging from support groups and professional counseling to medications.

After birth, depression can affect the bonding between mother and child, which in turn may cause the child to experience developmental or behavioral problems. In the most serious cases, unchecked depression can lead a mother to harm herself or her child. For these reasons, Virtua conducts a program in which its clinical staff, including nurses and obstetricians, have been trained to be keenly attuned to the identification and treatment of perinatal depression in every patient.

Every woman is screened for postpartum depression before she leaves the hospital and at her postpartum follow up visit at the obstetrician’s office. If the woman is experiencing postpartum depression, counseling by a mental health professional trained in postpartum mood disorders is one of the first steps for treatment. Virtua offers weekly support groups and a “warm line” phone number for counseling referrals and assistance. If symptoms persist, SSRIS may be considered.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIS) have been used effectively for more than 30 years to treat depression. However, any woman experiencing suicidal thoughts or delusions requires immediate psychiatric care.

With more than 8,000 births each year, Virtua is committed to helping women overcome PPD. In fact,Virtua is one of the first hospitals in New Jersey to offer PPD screenings within one day of delivery. There is also PPD education in prenatal classes, a PPD support group called Talking, Listening & Caring (TLC) for Moms, and a postpartum information line to help mothers find the support they need.

Virtua offers the region's most comprehensive perinatal depression program with screening for all new moms.

Women should never allow the fear of not being a good mother stop them from getting help. Postpartum depression is an illness, not a weakness.

“Women at risk for developing postpartum depression can sometimes go unnoticed until it's too late. At Virtua, our goal is to recognize women at risk and offer them support and early treatment based on their needs," said Stephanie Fendrick, Virtua's assistant vice president of women's and children's services “With the right support, women who experience PPD can enjoy motherhood."

Virtua’s postpartum services include: • An aggressive screening program administered before and after the birth of a baby to help identify women at risk for postpartum depression • Education about postpartum depression in all prenatal classes • Postpartum adjustment support group weekly at Virtua Voorhees and monthly at Virtua Memorial in Mount Holly • Postpartum hotline for support and referral available around the clock. The number is 866-380-2229 • Treatment options ranging from support groups and professional counseling to medications For more information, please call 1-888-Virtua-3.✲ Virtua is a comprehensive multi-hospital healthcare system headquartered in Marlton, NJ. Its mission is to deliver a world-class patient experience through its programs of excellence in cancer treatment, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, pediatrics, surgery and neuroscience. A non-profit organization, Virtua employs 8,400 clinical and administrative personnel, and approximately 1,800 physicians serve as medical staff members. Virtua has distinguished itself as one of the first Six Sigma organizations in healthcare, as an early adopter of clinical and digital technologies, and for its innovative partnerships with nationally renowned organizations such as GE Healthcare, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and Fox Chase Cancer Center. It has been honored twice with the New Jersey Governor's award for Clinical Excellence and recognized with the Leadership Award for Outstanding Achievement

by Voluntary Hospitals of America. Virtua has been honored as the #1 Best Employer in the Delaware Valley for six consecutive years by the Philadelphia Business Journal and is the recipient of the Consumer Choice Awards by National Research Corporation. Virtua is proud to be the official orthopedic provider of The Philadelphia Flyers. For more information, visit our website at www.virtua.org or call 1-888-VIRTUA-3 (1-888-847-8823).

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Students at our special education schools experience a school day as it should be—filled with discovery, achievement, learning and friendship. Here, they have people they know they can count on—outstanding teachers, therapists, counselors, psychologists and job coaches who constantly encourage and support them.

Our students feel cherished, well cared for and respected for a very good reason—it is part of our mission and our commitment.

Our schools are welcoming places where students feel at home and are able to enjoy a rich and rewarding social life.

With individualized attention, on-site therapies and vocational training, our schools deliver unparalleled services for students with special needs. New Jersey Department of Education certified special education teachers, licensed therapists and counselors provide expert, advanced instruction and support … along with plenty of smiles.

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by Leaps and Bounds ach day when we send our children off to school our hope is that there is a professional by their side that is compassionate, dedicated, and kind. We hope that there is someone that is going to encourage our child to reach their full potential and to recognize when they may need some additional help. This is especially true when your child has autism and when they may not be able to communicate their needs and tell you about their day at school. Julie Cornell of Youth Consultation Services (YCS) Sawtelle Services has been this professional for many parents over the years.

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In each of her positions what has kept Julie motivated is witnessing students’and families’ progress. As a teacher and teacher’s aide Julie was encouraged by students surprising her with abilities she may not have expected from them. Julie taught one student for over five years and has seen him make tremendous progress. She reported that he eleven yearsold and non-verbal when he entered her classroom and recalls crying the first time he said her name 3 years later. Julie taught Janice Breslin’s son for four years and Mrs. Breslin has only the highest praise for Julie. She states that her son had very few skills when he started at Sawtelle South and grew “by leaps and bounds”. Mrs. Breslin says that Julie “is so devoted and believes in what she is doing”.When her family was going through a difficult time Mrs. Breslin felt that Julie and staff at Sawtelle South “blanketed her”, surrounding her with their support. Mrs. Breslin especially felt supported by Julie, recalling that Julie “guided, reassured, and comforted me”. “Julie was by my side at the hospital when my son was in crisis”, she said. Julie made her feel like she was never alone, that she always had someone by her side. “Julie is genuine”, says Mrs. Breslin, “she follows through with her promises and is good at what she does”.

Tammy Munyon, teacher assistant in Julie’s classroom for the last several years, states that Julie really works hard to understand her students’ needs and to develop a relationship with them which enables her to work well with them at achieving their goals. “Julie has empathy for her students and a real heart for the kids” says Munyon.

As a behaviorist for the YCS Sawtelle In-Home Care Program, Julie derives her greatest joy from seeing the positive change in parents and the family dynamic. Julie says, “when I first go to a home parents are anxious, feeling the stress of coping with behaviors that seem unmanageable to them”. Julie says that sometimes in just a few weeks she will see a change in the parents as their stress levels decrease and they see that they indeed can manage their child’s behaviors and regain balance in their home.

Each day YCS provides services to over 1,700 children statewide, but it is the individuals in the organization, like Julie Cornell, who directly impact families and their success. Over the years Julie Cornell’s positions may have changed but her drive and dedication remain steadfast. YCS had encouraged her to reach her potential as she assists children and families in the autism community to reach theirs.✲ May 2012 | 21

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ost moms have either heard of or used the term “baby brain” to describe feeling forgetful, frazzled or befuddled and to explain the reason for new behavior that did not exist before becoming pregnant or after giving birth. Let’s face it, we’ve all misplaced our keys at some point or another and blamed it on “baby brain” (hasn’t every new mom put the keys in the refrigerator and left the milk on the counter over night)?

Well, it turns out studies show “baby brain” is not a myth, it is a real issue caused by sleep deprivation, morning sickness (which, by the way, should be referred to as “all-day sickness” in some cases), and routine aches, pains and discomfort the body deals with as it adapts to the responsibility of growing a whole new person, giving birth to that person and caring for that person. After all, who has the

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time or energy to think of lesser important things like leaving wet clothes in the washing machine for three days when dealing with the demanding changes occurring to their bodies?

That’s where Kiersten Langel comes in.

As co-owner of The Training Room, a sports and orthopaedic physical therapy business with offices in Sewell and Cherry Hill, Langel began to realize she was experiencing not only “baby brain” but also “baby body” during and after her recent pregnancy with nine-monthold daughter, Quinn. As with most pregnant or new moms, Langel experienced loosened ligaments as well as posture and balance issues while pregnant and discomfort caused by lifting and favoring one side while holding Quinn after she was born.

Langel has addressed these issues with core exercises meant to strengthen her abdominal and other muscles but recognized that moms without backgrounds in physical therapy might not know what to do to relieve the discomfort, or perhaps don’t realize there is help out there. “After delivering my daughter I felt like I ran six marathons in a row,” said Langel. “Then there were all new aches and pains that became a part of my life and I want to help other moms with that. While I was pregnant it occurred to me how much the body changes. As a physical therapist I knew how to address the issues I was having but thought other moms might want explanations and help. ” Through her own experience and discussions with other moms, Langel realized women suffer from back pain, leg

pain, increased laxity caused by hormone changes and balance issues due to changes in the center of gravity while pregnant. After delivery women can experience back, shoulder, neck and hip pain from holding, lifting and nursing their baby. “Some moms simply need help bumping their physical activity levels back up but most don’t spend time thinking about themselves in a world where everything is about the new baby,” said Langel. “We want moms to enjoy being with their babies and to feel good. When you are hurting and don’t know where to go or who to talk to we can help answer the questions that don’t seem significant.”

According to Langel, pregnant women and new moms are a group of people who need attention. “A lot of times, these women get lost in the shuffle. We want them to know physical therapy is the place to go.” What sets The Training Room apart, according to Langel, is the significant one-on-one time with each patient. “We only see between 2 and 3 patients per hour in order to provide specific treatment plans and make adjustments as needed.”

Whether you are pregnant, have an infant or even a toddler and are experiencing physical issues including aches and pains, Langel says she can help. “If you have a two-year-old and want to get back into running but can’t figure out why you are having hip pain on one side and are wondering where to go, that is what physical therapy can solve. Our main goal is for moms to know there are solutions so they can get back to doing what they love.”

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ending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety. Though camp is certainly about making friends and having fun, it is also about being on your own and being a part of a community. One of the most important things you as a parent can do to help prepare your child for both these aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before he/she goes. In fact, it may be better to have several occasional, shorter talks rather than one long conversation as children often absorb more when there is less to think about at one time. I also find that children do better with this sort of conversation if it is part of a more general conversation and if it is part of a pattern of talking, either at the dinner table or while riding in the car doing errands.

The following are some sample topics for discussion that will help prepare your child emotionally for their big adventure:

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FRieNDS Camp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a good listener. Remember also that not everyone in your cabin, bunk, or group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same with you, then having one or two friends at camp is fine. If you have more, then that’s great!

ACtiVitieS There are many exciting things to do at camp, many of which you may never have tried before. If your child tends to be a bit homesick or worried about being homesick, remind him/her about the excitement of going to camp: Remember, when you first decided to go to camp, what made you so excited? You may not like all the activities, or you may be better at some than others. That’s normal. I, however, hope you are willing to try. The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it!

CooPeRAtiNg You, like every other camper there, will be part of a cabin, bunk, or group. As your parent, I hope you will cooperate with others and help out. That’s part of what makes camp so special — kids helping each other out. Most kids will help you if you are friendly and help them.

Give yourself time. One thing about camp is that almost everything is new — the kids, the activities, the routines, the bed you sleep in, the bathroom. It takes a few days to get adjusted, so be patient with your-

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self. Most of the time you will be having so much fun you won’t mind all the changes, but if you do, remember that you will get so used to things that by the time you come home you will miss all those things!

HeLPiNg out Camp is about fun, but it also requires that you help out. Clean-up is part of camp. You do it every day! As your parent, I hope you will cooperate! gettiNg HeLP Everyone has good days and bad days. If you are having a problem, your counselor is there to help you! You don’t have to wait to tell us if you are upset about something. After all, if your counselor doesn’t know what might be troubling you, he/she can’t help you. Be honest and ask for what you need. If your counselor doesn’t seem to be concerned or doesn’t help you, then you can go to the unit director, head counselor, etc. Parents should know who these “back-up persons” are and how their child will recognize them if they need to.

BeiNg PoSitiVe It’s a great thing to remind your first-time camper about his or her strong points. I would focus not just on what they do well, but their positive qualities as well, such as what makes them a good friend or the type of person other kids would want to know. Helping children identify their strengths can help them when they are having a setback — one of those inevitable growing pains all children have from time to time.

Talking with your child about these kinds of issues is a great way to show support as your child gets ready to take this important step on the road to being more resilient and self-reliant. For you as a parent, it can give you more peace of mind as you allow your child to participate safely in a broader world.

To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site: www.CampParents.org, or call the toll-free number, 1-800-428-CAMP (2267).✲ Bob Ditter is a child and family therapist living in Boston who consults extensively with people who work with children. He was special consultant to the Disney Channel for their series “Bug Juice.” Ditter has visited over 500 children’s camps in the United States, has been quoted in Sports Illustrated,The New York Times, Parent Magazine, and the Ladies Home Journal.

He has appeared on “The Today Show” and the “Evening News with Peter Jennings” and is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on camp.

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Berry Sweet!

his month’s recipes spotlight plump, juicy, naturally sweet, nutritious and absolutely delicious strawberries. Strawberries are amazing lil’ gems that are packed with health benefits such as; vitamin C, manganese and folic acid, and their a good source of dietary fiber too.

Also, the pigments that give berries their beautiful red hues are extremely beneficial.

Berries contain phytochemicals, flavonoids and antioxidants which may help to prevent some diseases. No matter how you look at it, unless someone is allergic to them, strawberries are truly a super food that you can feel good about serving to your family!

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Remember children can help with age appropriate tasks in the kitchen while at the same time create cherished memories!

STRAWBERRY BANANA SHAKE 1/2 cup milk, rice or almond milk 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries 1/2 cup frozen vanilla yogurt 1 small ripe banana 4 ice cubes Place all ingredients into a blender; blend on high speed until smooth, scraping down ingredients in blender if necessary. Divide mixture into glasses and serve immediately.

PEANUT BUTTER, STRAWBERRY & BANANA SANDWICH 2 slices whole wheat, honey wheat or multi-grain bread 2 tbs. creamy peanut butter 1 tsp. honey 1 - 2 strawberries, sliced 1/2 small banana, sliced Spread peanut butter over 1 slice of bread, drizzle honey over the peanut butter, then add strawberry and banana slices, top with second slice of bread, cut sandwich in half and serve.

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STUFFED STRAWBERRIES 20 large strawberries, hulled and divided 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 tbs. organic powdered sugar, honey or agave Hull and dice two strawberries, set aside. Cut a thin slice from stem end of the remaining strawberries, forming a base so strawberries can stand upright. Starting at the opposite end of strawberries, slice into four wedges being careful not to slice all the way through, set aside. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until well blended, fold in diced strawberries. Spoon some of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each strawberry. Arrange on a serving platter, refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips: You can top the stuffed strawberries with finely crushed graham cracker crumbs or unsweetened cocoa powder if desired. You could also omit the cream cheese mixture and simply fill strawberries with homemade whipped cream. And don’t hesitate to drizzle some dark chocolate over the stuffed strawberries, just place them in the refrigerator a few minutes to let the chocolate set.✲ Lisa Ann Panzino DiNunzio, Author of "Seasoned With Love, Treasured Recipes" & “Lisa Ann’s Seasoned With Love II”, and author of children’s book “Snicker Learns An Important Lesson”. www.lisaanndinunzio.blogspot.com; www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001935347501 Visit our website and sign up for our e-newsletter

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May Calendar

For a complete list of events, log onto www.southjerseymom.com

To submit your event, send an email to michelle@superiorgx.com.

Entries are due six weeks prior to the event and are filled on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited.

ATLANTIC COUNTY Batsto Village & Mansion Tour Wharton State Forest The roots of Batsto Village can be traced back to 1766. Two centuries of American history are available to visitors, with the Pinelands environment as a scenic backdrop. $2 for 12 years & older, $1 for ages 6-11 years. 609-561-0024 www.batstovillage.org Cruisin’ Main Street 5:30pm – Friday, May 18th Downtown Hammonton – Enjoy the Cruise Night with live entertainment, hundreds of classic cars, and contests from the 50’s.

Rain date May 19. (609) 567-9014 Springtime Home-Garden Expo May 19 &20 10am-5pm Buena Vista Camping Resort, (Rte 40) Harding Highway, Buena New Jersey. The home show will offered area residents the chance to shop for anything having to do with homes, gardens, landscaping, travel, investments, security, new cars, fencing and lawn equipment from more than 150 vendors.

Families interested in attending should visit www.springtime homeexpo.com for schedule, events, exhibitors attending and driving directions.

BURLINGTON COUNTY 11th Annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks Saturday, May 19 Join Autism Speaks as we walk to change the future for all who struggle with autism!

Whether this is your first walk or the 10th, take the first step and register today. Questions contact us at kelly.gavin@autismspeaks.org or 856-858-5400

CAMDEN COUNTY Walk MS May 6 Eastern High School Voorhees, NJ. Registration begins at 9 AM and Walk MS begins at 10 AM. For more information please visit www.walk4MS.org

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Lourdes Wellness Center presents the 2012 Conference Saturday, May 19 8:00a- 5:00p Creativity, Spirituality and Wellness: Experiencing and Celebrating the Interface at The Crowne Plaza, Cherry Hill, NJ. Please call (856) 869-3125 to register by phone or request a full brochure including workshop descriptions. For more info visit www.LourdesWellnessCenter.org Mommy and Baby Yoga Saturdays 9-10am Suitable for all levels of fitness and yoga participants from beginners to advanced. Babies aged 6 weeks – 6 months (or crawling).

Women must be 6 weeks post partum and have written approval from their doctor to exercise.

Location: Voorhees, NJ 08043 $60 for 6 week session. Visit www.events.cooperhealth.org or call 877.662.CARE (2273) Body After Baby Thursdays 7:15-8:15pm Getting back into shape after having a baby isn’t something you can rush. By using a combination of Pilates and Yoga, we can strengthen the joints, ligaments and muscles. Surround yourself with other moms and help support each other with stresses that naturally come with motherhood.

Location: Voorhees, NJ 08043. $60 for 6 week session. Visit www.events.cooperhealth.org or call 877.662.CARE (2273) Workshop - Promote Academic Success for School Students with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Disorder Thursday, May 17th, 2:30-4:00pm The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health Strategies offers workshop. This workshop is free-of-charge, however advanced registration is required. For more information or to register please visit www.thecnnh.org or e-mail cnnhnews@thecnnh.org. The location of the workshop is at Upper Deerfield School District -

Woodruff School, 1385 Highway 77Seabrook NJ 08302.

Free Shredding Event May 5, 2012 - 8:30am - 12:00pm For all Camden County residents only Camden County College Camden Children's Garden, Camden NJ The 4 acre, interactive garden features themed and educational exhibits like the Butterfly House, Storybook gardens & Train garden and so much more. 856-365-8733 www.camdenchildrensgarden.org Ritz Theatre Co., Oaklyn NJ Sleeping Beauty May 10 @ 10am May 11 @ 10am May 12 @ 10am & 1pm Join Ritzy and friends for the story of a beautiful princess, loving fairies and one completely dangerous spinning wheel. Will a pricked finger and never-ending sleep destroy the kingdom forever?

Experience the power as good triumphs over evil. 856-858-5230

CAPE MAY COUNTY Great Strides Ocean City 5k May 5, 2012 Great Strides Ocean City – 5k walk to raise money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis; it’s the largest national fundraising event for the foundation. 10am at the 6thSt. practice field off of 6th& Boardwalk. For more information call 610-325-6001 or visit www.cff.org/great_strides.

Spring Block Party May 5, 2012 9:00am-5:00pm Ocean City Spring Block Party– from 5th– 14th St. on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information call 609-399-1412 Spring Car Show Block Party May 11, 2012 3500-3900 blocks of Pacific Avenue Wildwood, NJ Wildwoods International Kite Festival May 25, 2012 On the Beach in Wildwood, NJ at Rio Grande Avenue. 732-822-4884

CUMBERLAND COUNTY Walk MS 2012- Sunday, May 6 Join us for a walk through Parvin State Park in Vineland, NJ. Registration begins at 9 AM and Walk MS begins at 10 AM. For more information visit www.walk4MS.org New Jersey Motorsports Park May 5-6 Championship Cup Series Round 1 May 11-13 Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend.

Kids Under 12 free admission.

Driver autographs, kids activity zone, motorcycle stunt show and more. May 19 Rally America Rallycross For more information call 856-327-8000 or visit www.njmp.com

GLOUCESTER COUNTY Lunch Munch - Every Wed. 11:30am – 2:00pm Walk to Woodbury every Wednesday for a great lunchtime break. Sit and relax with a delicious $6.00 lunch special at the umbrella shaded café tables Broadway Theater of Pitman Ben Franklin and the History of America May 16, 17, 18 at 10 am and May 19 at 10 am & 1 pm Join Benjamin Franklin on a musical journey from Christopher Columbus through the Revolutionary War. Educational and fun, this is the perfect show for all ages. 856-384-8381

SALEM COUNTY Special Event: Sail on the AJ Meerwald 9:00AM - 7:30PM Come sail on the historic oyster schooner AJ Meerwald. Learn about the schooner's history, help the crew raise sails, and bring your dinner for a relaxing evening on the water. efloore@bayshorediscovery.org or call 856-785-2060 ext.

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GIFT IDEAS GREAT PERSONALIZED GIFTS FOR ALL AGES At JUST FOR LITTLE PEOPLE (and others, too!) we specialize in new baby gifts both hand-painted or embroidered.

Beautifully wrapped and available for pick-up at our new Gibbsboro location, or we can ship it for you. Call (856) 627-8901 or check out www.justforlittlepeople.com.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES EARN EXTRA INCOME SELLING JEWELRY! Have fun and make money while selling jewelry! Earn 50% commission on all sales and get paid immediately. Company with 25+ years of proven success. Call Adrienne at (856) 305-3490 or email adrienne295@comcast.net for more info.

Children’s Dental Associates South Jersey’s Premier Comprehensive Dental Care for Children & Teens Dr. Crystal Choi, DMD, a graduate of Harvard Dental School, Voted Top Dentist by SJ Magazine 3 Years in a Row!

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EVENTS PROMISE WALK FOR PREECLAMPSIA Saturday, May 12th- Challenge Grove Park, Cherry Hill, NJ May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month in the State of New Jersey.

1 in 12 pregnancies are affected by preeclampsia. 76,000 women and 500,000 babies die worldwide each year due to preeclampsia and it is the number one cause of prematurity. Registration opens at 8:30.

Payment required - $20 advance registration $25 at event children under 13 are $10 each. Register online www.preeclampsia.org or e-mail SarahHughes@philadelphia@preeclampsia.org for more info.

HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO You’re invited! South Jersey MOM Magazine hosts The Family Fitness and Health Expo, Saturday June 9, 2012 at the Deptford Mall.

10am-4pm. This is a FREE event, win prizes, pre-register at southjerseymom.com. Some spots still left for sponsors and vendors.

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