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TABLE OF CONTENTS AUGUST 2014

COVER STORY Give Dance a Chance: 20 Reasons to Try Consistent Classes Don’t be fooled by glittery costumes and false eyelashes—competitive dancers are athletes, who deserve to be taken just as seriously as members of any other team such as soccer, swimming, or track. Dance has multiple benefits—often more than other sports. And yes, dance performed regularly and intensively is both a sport and a multi-sensory art form that may raise your child’s self-esteem.

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COLUMNS

ARTICLES

by Joe LoVerde

Children can benefit from combining technology and fresh air

44 Ask the Doctor

30 Getting on Board the Potty Train Smple tips to make the transition a little easier

by Dr. Carol Olsen, Certified Lactation Consultant at RUMC

36 Taming Temper Tantrums

48 Growing Up Online

40 Secondary Drowning

56 Dear Teacher

How to remain calm during temper tantrums Swallowing water can be fatal hours after leaving the pool

58 Starting School Anxiety Free

Looking for fun

32 Good Sports

28 Technology vs. Outdoor Play?

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by Peggy Gisler & Marge Eberts

CONTESTS & CLUBS 30 Smart Potty Giveaway 52 Hidden Cake Contest 93 Birthday Club

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ADVERTISER INDEX PG. 95 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Roselle Farina Hecht

DESIGNER Michelle Yannaco

PUBLISHERS Roselle Farina Hecht Luciano Rammairone

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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Elizabeth Thompson

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

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by Gigi & Gina LaGuardia-Schrecker

SPECIAL SECTION

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How you can make school less stressful for kids (and parents!)

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FAMILY NEEDS 53 90 94 96

It’s In The Cards Party Services Family Classifieds Professional Directory

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Ilene Cohen Janine Mulé Cecilia Saccomagno Jodi Fatto Jeannine Cintron Nicole Farina

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important August school news Tues., Aug. 12: Summer School Ends for High School Aug 13-14: Regents Exams For a link to the 2014-15 Public and Catholic School Year Calendars, visit SIParent.com/directories/schools/

summer Playstreets The Police Athletic League’s annual Summer Playstreets Program kicked off last month and runs until Friday, August 22. The Playstreets are open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Playstreets are FREE and will offer sports, arts & crafts, games, music, and dance. The participating locations on Staten Island are Bowen Street (Sobel Court & Roff Street & 55 Bowen Street), Corporal Thompson Park (btwn. Broadway & Henderson Ave.), and Mahoney Playground (Beechwood, Crescent, & Cleveland Streets).

swimsuit Donations Last summer, when Tina Nicholas noticed that many children were turned away from the Island’s public pools because they did not have a swimsuit, she knew she wanted to do something. That’s why she has set up a donation bin at the P.S. 14 Playground Pool and she’s working to get bins set up at all the public pools on the Island. For now, donations can be dropped off from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at P.S. 14 Playground Pool in Stapleton Playground, located at 100 Tompkins Avenue. Besides swimsuits, they are also looking for swim diapers, white t-shirts, and towels. For more information, you can contact Tina Nicholas at

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operation Backpack Volunteers of America-Greater New York’s annual Operation Backpack will be running until Friday, August 8th. Last year, the campaign collected 16,000 new backpacks for NYC’s homeless children.

People who wish to participate are asked to drop off new backpacks and school supplies to any Duane Reade store. Duane Reade will also give customers the opportunity to make a monetary donation at the register. This is a great way for parents and children to get involved in their community and make a difference. Visit our site for more information on supplies required and donation locations.

The Staten Island Board of Realtors is also collecting backpacks and supplies during their annual Pack-to-School drive. Every year the Board of Realtors adopts a school to support year round with supplies and monetary donations. This year’s school will be PS 78. If you’d like to contribute to the Pack-to-School drive, donations can be dropped off at 1535 Richmond Avenue Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5p.m.

national night out Against Crime National Night Out Against Crime celebrates 31 years this August. It is an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. This year’s Night Out will be held on

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Country Music Night

The Staten Island Yankees First Annual

S.I. LIVING Community & School News Tuesday, August 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Sea Turtle Circle (btwn. Jefferson and Hunter Aves.). In an effort to engage families in a fun way, there will be giveaways, rides, food and drink, and tons of emergency vehicles on display.

Supermoons Did you enjoy the full moon last month? Upset because you missed it? Don’t worry! There will be another full moon on Sunday, August 10.There will also be one more full moon on September 9.

Getting outdoors to view the full moon is a great way to spend time with the family! Take some photos and share them with us on Facebook.com/siparent or Twitter.com/siparent.

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A fun day out with the family never felt this great! Head over to Commons Cafe at 2 Teleport Drive on Saturday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for some fun and charity. The day will be filled with a bouncy house, bowling, cotton candy, face painting, live music, popcorn, sno-cones, and more. All net profits at the register and from activities will benefit the North Shore Rotary Club.

The event is proudly sponsored by F2K, Fidelis Care, Gennaro’s, and Rab’s Country Lanes.

Shape Up NYC Get moving Staten Island! The NYC Parks Department is bringing dozens of fitness classes to various locations throughout the Island. Some of the classes offered are Zumba, aerobics, and pilates. While most classes are open to all ages, some are strictly for teens and adults. Check out Shape Up NYC’s ad on page XX for more information. Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events online to find a class in your community!

PS ART 2014 The PS Art 2014 exhibition will be on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art until August 24.

The exhibition is a collaboration among the New York City Department of Education to celebrate the creative spirit of New York City kids. Seventyseven artworks from students in Pre-K to grade 12 in all five boroughs will be on display. The following Staten Island students’ artwork will be on display: Shane Stanley, P.S. 19; Jenna Pucciarelli, P.S. 48; Mackenzie Traut, Tottenville High School; and Michael Ortega and Victoria Sattarelli, Curtis High School.

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Kohl’s CareScholarship Program has recognized 105 New York teens for making a positive impact in their community through volunteerism. All those chosen qualify for a total of $10,000 in scholarships for higher education.

We’d like to give special congratulations to 18year-old Kevin Call and 17-year-old Atdhetare Ame, both from Staten Island.

Big Apple Awards The Big Apple Awards: Recognizing Teacher Excellence in New York City celebrates educators who inspire their students, model great teaching, and enrich their school community. For the 2013-14 school year, the Department of Education received over 3,000 nominations, many from students and families. Twelve educators were chosen to be Big Apple Awards recipients, and they will serve as Big Apple Fellows for the 2014-15 school year.Two teachers from Staten Island were chosen: Jessica Russo of P.S. 55 and Jacqueline Stokes of The Richard H. Hungerford School.

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Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day is back for an exciting day filled with tennis, live entertainment, activities, and more. Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day will take place on Saturday, August 23 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens. The event coincides with the US Open. It is the largest single-day, grassroots tennis and entertainment event in the world.

Some of the past performers have been Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Rihanna, and Demi Lovato. Be sure to visit SIParent.com for up-tothe-minute news on the day’s events.

National Lighthouse Museum Big things are happening at the National Lighthouse Museum on Bay Street! It’s been over a decade since Staten Island was chosen to become the home of the National Lighthouse Museum. After years of efforts to raise funds and awareness, the museum will be opening this month. The Ceremonial Opening of the Educational Resource Center Building #11 will be Thursday, August 7 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The date of the opening coincides with the anniversary of President George Washington’s historic proclamation that gave birth to what eventually became the U.S. Lighthouse Service.

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Community & School News Following the opening, the museum will host their 4th Annual Light Keeper’s Gala on Friday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. The Gala will be held aboard the Cornucopia Destiny. It will be a night of cruising the harbor, dining, and dancing. For more information on these events contact 855-NLM-SINY or visit SIParent.com.

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Fireworks and Festivals and Carnivals, Oh My! Looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer? There are plenty of fun, family-friendly events happening all summer long both on Staten Island and in New Jersey.

We will be updating our site regularly with fun activities to keep the whole family entertained. Visit siparent.com for a list of fireworks displays, festivals, carnivals, and more fun events!

That’s What Friends Are For Awesome giveaways, fun family-friendly events, delicious kid recipes! These are just of few of the exclusive goodies our Family of Friends members get every week! Don’t want to keep missing out? All you have to do is sign up to receive S.I. Parent’s weekly newsletter. To sign up, simply go to siparent.com and fill out the form in the upper right box of our home page. You can also sign up directly from our Facebook page by clicking on the “Sign Up” app button. We promise we won’t spam you; we’ll only send the good stuff!

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here’s no denying the benefits of technology, even from an early education standpoint, but when those technological devices get in the way of a younger generation enjoying fresh air and the wonders of the outdoors, it’s time to put on the brakes. How do parents convince a generation that doesn’t know life without an iPad to go play outside?

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According to Christina Fecio, director of education and training for Doodle Bugs!

Children’s Centers, parents need to adapt by bringing nature and technology together.

“Most parents today remember their childhood days filled with outdoor play— making forts in the woods, chasing butterflies, riding bikes, etc. because there were no devices to entertain them inside.

Being indoors was boring. It’s just not the case today with tablets, TVs, cell phones, iPods. For those parents that struggle with their children using their designated screen time inside on a beautiful spring or summer day, there are ways to use technology to help children appreciate what’s outside,” Fecio said.

LEARN HOW CHILDREN CAN BENEFIT FROM COMBINING TECHNOLOGY AND FRESH AIR.

Here are some tips from Fecio on combining technology and fresh air for children of all ages: Nature Scavenger Hunt In the “notes” section of any device, create a list of items (stick, stone, leaves, flowers) that children will find outdoors. Kids can use the camera function to take a photo of each item found.

For Preschoolers: Keep it simple with the number of items For Young School Agers: Make the list a bit longer and add in a few “tricky” items, such as an “object that looks like a letter in your name.”

For Older School Agers: Consider widening the search area to a neighbor’s yard or park, or allowing them to create a list of their own for a sibling/friend.

Explore Nature Day or Night Daytime: At your local park or nature preserve, look for animal tracks and use the” iTrack Wildlife” app to identify them. The Lite version is free and allows you to identify up to 5 species.

Nighttime: Use “The Night Sky” app ($0.99) to identify planets and constellations. Both apps are fairly intuitive so even young children will be successful with adult support.

Fitness Fun The Fit List: Challenge children with the “workout of the day’”– a list of outdoor activities can range from “6 times down the slide, 3 tries at

hula hooping, and one game of hopscotch” for younger kids and get more elaborate for older children (shooting hoops, rollerblading backwards, or practicing new yoga poses). Children have to use the camera or video option to record evidence that the challenge is complete.

Family Fitness Challenge: Make fitness a family affair! Based on your child’s interests and abilities, consider using Pedometer, Couch to 5K, or RunKeeper to meet your activity goals.

Creativity in Art Put a modern twist on the artist with his sketchpad by installing a free painting app like “Doodle Buddy.” Bring your tablet to the park, the waterfront, or just the backyard and challenge kids to paint what they see (or whatever inspires them).

Challenge older kids with a contest. One person or team “paints” 3-5 images of things they see and the other team has to find (and take photos) of those actual objects. Repeat and the team with the most correct photos in the shortest time wins.

Have children use sidewalk chalk to create large, life-size scenery, then lay down on the ground to insert themselves into the scene. Need inspiration? You can see some great examples in an article online by Huffington Post. Search: sidewalk chalk.

Children can make comics by taking photos of your neighborhood or an excursion, then use those images to make comics using “Strip Design” or another kid-friendly app.

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otty training is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s life. It’s often one that parents look forward to and dread at the same time. The thought of finally seeing the end of that constant stream of diaper boxes - not to mention the end of the financial drain, is like a glorious dream come true. But at what cost? The process of actually making the commitment to put in the time and effort sends some parents into denial. “She’s not ready yet” might actually mean “I’m not ready for the fight!”

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Summer is a popular potty training time since kids can get in and out of their clothing quicker.

Looking ahead to September, many parents are preparing their child for a preschool that has a no-diapers policy. If you are ready to tackle this parenting task this summer, here are some tips.

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• Most children can be ready to start potty training between 18-24 months.

Many children will train easier before 24 months; some can become willful after that point.

• Both the family and the child need to be ready. Review the signs of readiness and make a plan with your significant other.

• If your child is having trouble, stop for 2-4 weeks and then try to restart.

• Find a time when you can be around during the week to start potty training. Summer vacations or holidays are the best times.

How? • Sticker charts are great. If your child earns a certain number of stickers, they can earn a non-food reward.

• If your child still wants to go in their diaper, take them out of it. If they are wearing underwear, they will feel uncomfortable when they are wet.

If you are concerned about the mess, you can put the underpants on under the diaper. For those kids who don't like wearing underpants, encourage them to wear them for a short time and offer rewards when they keep them clean and dry. (As a side note, there is nothing developmentally different between pull-ups and a diaper. Training will go quicker with underpants.)

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Where?

• If your child has a certain area of the house they prefer to go potty in, it might be a good idea to get a portable potty and let them try that.

• Put the portable potty in a room where the child typically plays to help them get used to the idea.

Other Considerations • Most kids aren't ready to be dry at night until they start waking up dry from naps and some mornings.

• To help keep them dry at night, stop liquids 2-3 hours after dinner, depending on your child's bedtime.

• When traveling: take a portable potty or potty seat with you, but you may need pull-ups for long car trips or plane rides.

Is your child ready?

Here are some questions to ask yourself to determine if now is the time to start: • Follows simple directions • Shows interest in wearing underpants • Shows interest in the potty • Communicates that she or he is wet or soiled • Stays dry for two or more hours • Is willing to cooperate. (It is not recommended to begin potty training during a significant change in a child’s life, such as a new sibling or a move.)

Provided by Dr. Robyn Strosaker, a pediatrician at UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital.

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by Joe LoVerde

I don’t know about you, but in my house our kids’ sports schedules have often wreaked havoc with any efforts to eat healthy.

EATING FOR COMPETING

Traveling long distances to games, playing multiple games on the same day, weekendlong tournaments, games during the school year — it’s a combination that lends itself to haphazard food plans. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are often afterthoughts; something you grab on the go, or at the park’s snack stand. And it doesn’t always lead to the best choices.

“We have found that many of today’s young athletes are often overfed and undernourished,” said Katherine Brooking, a registered dietician and “food coach.” “Vegetables, dairy and fruit groups are often short-changed.”

Brooking was one of several experts brought together recently for a roundtable discussion in Manhattan sponsored by Pop Warner Little Scholars (better known in this borough as Pop Warner Football, represented here by the Staten Island Lions program) and DSM Nutritional Products. And she said poor habits lead not only to poor health, but also often to poor play.

“Kids are not getting key nutrients like potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C,” as well as calcium and vitamin D, Brooking said. “A lot of the nutrients you usually find in vegetables and fruit are lacking. Ironically we are overconsuming some things that we don’t need, like sugars.”

Perhaps that’s why, as was indicated in a national survey of more than 3,500 Pop Warner parents conducted last spring by that organization and DSM, more than 50 percent of the parents said that their young athlete is significantly hungrier during the sports season.

While nearly three out of four of the parents surveyed said that fruit is the snack they give their children at the field(like oranges at halftime), more than half said that they give their youngsters chips or crackers. Fresh vegetables are provided by just 17 percent of parents.

Healthy choices have always been included in the diets of Jason and Devin McCourty, twin brothers who grew up in New Jersey playing Pop Warner football and now play in the National Football League.

“Our mom made sure we had plenty of fruit and I still do that,” said Devin, a safety with the New England Patriots.

Jason added that their mom’s dinners growing up always included a meat, starch and vegetable. “And I eat the same way today,” he said. “The only difference now that I’m grown up is that I get to choose my vegetable.”

“If we try to skip our vegetables, she still gets on us,” Devin added.

Dr. Majid Fotuhi, a neurologist and the author of the book “Boost Your Brain,” recommends a strategy for making sure your children eat healthy foods.

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“Provide limited choices,” he said. If your child wants a snack, Dr. Fotuhi suggests saying something like, “You can have blueberries or strawberries — which one do you want?”

Brooking said that “real food should be your priority source” of nutrition, but added that “supplements can be beneficial in rounding out your diet.”

Trouble is, just four out of 10 of those surveyed said their children take a daily vitamin, and less than one in 10 said their children take a specific vitamin or nutrient, such as calcium or vitamin D. Big mistake, according to Dr. Fotuhi, who is a big proponent of omega-3 DHA for brain health.

“Most Americans are not getting the daily recommended 220 milligrams of DHA,” he said.

Salmon probably is the best-known source of omega 3s, “but you can’t feed your kids salmon every day,” Dr. Fotuhi said. He gives his own young children 500 milligrams of omega 3 DHA each day, while he and his wife take 1,000 milligrams daily.

“I prefer DHA found in algae,” he said, “which doesn’t have a lot of the same contaminants found in fish oil.”

Nearly 100 percent of Pop Warner parents recognized the importance of making sure their children are sufficiently hydrated when competing or practicing, but Brooking warned against giving them one of the many so-called “healthy” juices.

“First of all,” she said, “you’re not getting the same benefit from juice than you would get from fruit or vegetables in their regular form. Also, there is often a lot of added sugar.”

Brooking said it’s best to avoid them but, if juice is the only option, check the nutritional facts on the bottle to see what kind of vitamins it contains, if there is fiber (good) and if there is sugar (bad). Water, she said, is the best option.

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Which I don’t even normally like that much!

Stephanie Aliotta: My weird pregnancy cravings were peas and Oreo cookies.

Not together of course, but I had to have those things in the house at all times.

Kristi Anzalone: I wanted everything pumpkin! Pumpkin latte, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies!

Tina Nicholas: First pregnancy was meats, lots of meat. Second was Thanksgiving food. Thank God for Boston Market. Third was Mexican. A fajita and burrito hit the spot. But with all three I loved fresh fruit but couldn’t eat salad or pickles.

Paige Starita: Egg salad! I never in my life had tried egg salad; the smell always put me off. Once I was pregnant, I really wanted to try it. It quickly became a must have meal. After pregnancy? I never wanted it again!

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Here are some of the many benefits of wheat germ: Help prevent birth defects – Folic acid, found in wheat germ, is critical for good prenatal nutrition and helping to prevent birth defects.

Growth and development – Necessary for proper growth and development, zinc helps our bodies with hundreds of functions like helping wound heals, DNA synthesis and proper cell division. It also helps us with immunity by fighting off viruses.

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Add wheat germ to smoothies, yogurt or oatmeal for a quick recharge and to help you feel fuller longer with 2 grams of fiber per serving.

Source your energy – Thiamin found in wheat germ is an important B vitamin helping convert carbohydrates you eat throughout the day into energy. It’s also essential for the proper functioning of the heart, muscles and nervous system.

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>>> TAMING TEMPER TANTRUMS

hile we hate temper tantrums because they make us feel uncomfortable, powerless, and sometimes angry, they should not be perceived as something negative. Tantrums are inevitable and a normal part of a child’s development. They are a regular part of a toddler’s life and can also occur in older children. Unlike adults, children do not have the same inhibitions or control – and they have not learned the tools to handle the triggers that lead to tantrums.

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What is a tantrum?

A tantrum can range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and even breath holding.

Because kids' temperaments vary dramatically – so some kids may experience regular tantrums, whereas others have them rarely. But they do happen and it is up to the parent to handle them.

Why do tantrums occur?

They happen for a variety of reasons, most often when WHILE IT’S HARD TO DO, YOU MUST TRY TO REMAIN CALM DURING TEMPER TANTRUMS. the child is tired, hungry, uncomfortable, angry or just seeking attention.

This frustration is unavoidable since toddlers do not have the But mostly tantrums are the result of kids' frustration with the world. language skills to make the world work the way they want it to.They are They want to do a lot of things that their little bodies and growing still learning how people, objects, and their own bodies work in any minds won’t allow them to do. They can't get something (for example, given situation. While tantrums can’t be stopped (and should not be), an object or a parent) to do what they want. They often become they can be limited. frustrated, and therefore lash out in a temper tantrum.

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How to limit tantrums?

1. Make sure your child is getting enough sleep.

2. Children need to eat a nutritionally balanced diet at regular intervals throughout the day. Limit sugar, and say no to soda.

3. Children like to feel in control. So anything from choosing an outfit to eating, give your child two choices, this makes them feel empowered and in control but ultimately you’re getting the result you want.

4. When you can’t give a choice (for example; when you need to leave the house, a play date, or turn off the television), preempt a tantrum by giving them a 5-minute warning. Children find it hard to shift gears quickly, so by letting them know “you have 5 minutes and then it’s time to leave” you give them time to digest and accept what’s going to happen next. For younger children or children that find it hard to transition you may need to count down by the minute, “5 minutes left until we leave, 4...,3...,2...,1 minute left until we leave, time to go”.

5. Be consistent and establish limits.

How to handle tantrums?

1. Do not feed your child’s temper tantrum by giving them attention when they meltdown. Ignore the tantrum as much as possible. Once your child sees their tantrums have no effect, they will become shorter in length and less frequent.

2. Do not hold them or try to calm them during a tantrum. Leave them wherever it takes place, providing it’s safe to do so. If not, move them to a safe place and then leave them.

3. Do not try to reason with your child. When they are in the throws of a tantrum they are not going to listen to what you’re saying. Wait until they calm down before you talk to them.

4. Let them know that as soon as they calm down you are there for them but until then you can’t help them.

While it is hard to do, you must remain calm during tantrums. Stay cool. Do not get angry or upset. We are all human, but it’s important that your child does not see that this negative behavior riles you. You need to remain in control. If your child sees your frustration or anger, the situation will become worse for both you and the child. Take a deep breath and let the tantrum play out.

After the storm.

There is an end to the storm. And even though all is calm, do not reward your child by giving into their demands. It’s better to praise your child for settling down. When the tantrum is over, this is the time to talk about what happened and let your child know that they are loved, no matter what.

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Swallowing water can be fatal hours after leaving the pool rowning is a danger any time of the year and wherever water is present. Instances of drowning escalate in the summer, when more people are apt to spend time in the pool or at the seaside. But drownings can occur year-round, and young children are at the greatest risk of drowning.

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While many people are familiar with the risk factors that lead to drowning, many have never heard of secondary drowning, a related condition that can occur hours after leaving the water.

According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death across the globe, accounting for almost 400,000 deaths annually. When a person drowns, he or she takes water into their larynx and lungs, which is known as aspiration. Lack of oxygen in the body causes bodily systems to shut down, and cardiac arrest and brain damage can result.

Secondary drowning, also known as dry drowning or delayed drowning, is a post-immersion respiratory syndrome. It occurs when water or another fluid has entered the lungs but has not caused enough initial trauma to result in fatal drowning. However, water that

has gotten inside the lungs may cause damage to the inside surface of the organ, collapse alveoli and cause a hardening of the lungs that reduces the ability to exchange air. The body may also retaliate against the foreign water by drawing more fluid into the lungs.

Over time, the lungs will suffocate themselves, which is why dry drowning can occur hours after exiting the water.

Children tend to be more prone to dry drowning than adults. Parents are urged to keep careful watch over children who experienced distress in the water, which may have resulted in the inhalation of fluid.

Furthermore, the children who are most at risk for dry drowning are those with known breathing or lung problems, including underdeveloped lungs or asthma.

The following are potential indicators of secondary drowning. Prompt action should be taken if any of these signs are noticed after an adult or child leaves the water.

Persistent cough: Anyone who has swallowed water will cough and sputter as the body attempts to naturally expel the water. But persistent coughing that lasts long after the water has been breathed in may be indicative of water aspiration in the lungs.

Confusion: Difficulty understanding verbal instructions or not being able to form words or thoughts may be a symptom of dry drowning.

Pain: Chest pain is a strong indicator of water aspiration.

Trouble breathing: Difficulty breathing long after a person has been swimming may indicate secondary drowning.

If you notice any symptoms of dry drowning, take the person exhibiting those symptoms to the hospital, as this is not something that can be treated at home.

According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, a person would only have to inhale four ounces of water to drown and even less to injure his lungs enough to become a victim of secondary drowning. Emergency room physicians can remove residual water from the lungs and administer lifesaving oxygen.

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Breast Milk Is the Best Milk Nature designed human milk especially for human babies, and it has many advantages over formula. Did you know that your milk contains just the right balance of nutrients, contained in a form most easily used by the baby's immature body systems? And because it was developed for your baby, your milk is the gentlest.

Medical authorities, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, strongly recommend breastfeeding. I have counseled mothers for over thirty years, explaining the many reasons why breast milk is the best milk for babies.

Breastfeeding has also been associated with higher IQ scores in later childhood. What's more, the physical closeness, skin-to-skin touching, and eye contact all help your baby bond with you and feel secure.

Breastfed infants are more likely to gain the right amount of weight as they grow rather than become overweight children. The AAP says breastfeeding also plays a role in the prevention of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). It's been thought to lower the risk of diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers as well, but more research is needed.

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What Are the Benefits of Breastfeeding for Your Baby?

Breast milk provides the perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat – everything your baby needs to grow. And it's provided in a form more easily digested than infant formula. Breast milk contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria. Breastfeeding lowers your baby's risk of having asthma or allergies. Plus, babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months, without any formula, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and bouts of diarrhea. They also have fewer hospitalizations and trips to the doctor.

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There are also many benefits to mothers. Breastfeeding burns extra calories, so it can help you lose pregnancy weight faster. It releases the hormone oxytocin, which helps your uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size and may reduce uterine bleeding after birth. Breastfeeding also lowers your risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

The first few days after birth, your breasts make the ideal "first milk" called colostrum. Although Colostrum is a thin liquid, it adequately meets your baby's nutritional needs as your ‘mature milk’ arrives.

Colostrum helps a newborn's digestive tract develop and prepare itself for digestion.

First-time mom Catherine Valenzano, made up her mind to breastfeed months before her daughter, Isabella, was born.

“After birth, my first attempt at breastfeeding was slightly uncomfortable.

Learning how to guide my daughter to latch took practice and I experienced soreness at first. The lactation consultant put my mind at ease by explaining what to expect and reassuring me to not beat myself up if it doesn't go perfectly the first few days. " Motherhood can be extremely stressful for new moms. Not only are you healing from labor and often sleep deprived, but you are now solely responsible for a new life. It is an overwhelming time, but trust in nature. Once you learn the proper techniques including guiding your baby to latch properly, breastfeeding will become easier. Building your confidence is so important. Know that you can do this.

Images of mothers breastfeeding their babies make it look simple – but most women need some help. It can come from a nurse, doctor, family member, or friend, and it helps mothers get over possible bumps in the road. Reach out to friends, family, and your doctor with any questions you may have. Often the women in your life have had those same questions.

Only a few medications should not be taken while breastfeeding, and sometimes a safe substitute medication is available.

Talk with your doctor or a lactation consultant to discuss breastfeeding and what is best for your baby and you.

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In the Era of Over-sharing, it’s not surprising that parents post photos of their kids on social media. What’s truly startling is the popularity of something that has been called, for better or worse, “kid-shaming.”

WHAT A SHAME!

The idea of taking a photo of a sign hanging around a loved one’s neck seems to have started with pets. Maybe it is funny to see dogs, cats and even hamsters who seem to be confessing their “sins,” but when children are the subject of these photos, many viewers find themselves cringing instead of chuckling.

Some “shaming” photos are clearly intended to be entertaining. In a contemporary version of “Kids say (and do) the darndest things,” parents of toddlers or even infants post ostensibly cute pictures of little ones holding messages about potty accidents or other childish forms of misbehavior. In other cases, parents seem to hope that online shaming will be an effective form of discipline. Some parents, frustrated by unruly teens, have updated The Scarlet Letter by posting photos of young people holding signs describing infractions ranging from stealing and cheating to back talk and breaking curfew.

Although kid-shaming photos may seem extreme, they raise serious questions about when it’s appropriate to expose children to the scrutiny of social media. Here are questions worth asking before you post ANY photo of your child.

What’s my motivation? Parenthood can be frustrating and lonely.

Connecting with other parents—on the playground, at the sidelines of soccer games--is a time-honored way to relieve stress. After kibbutzing with other parents, most people return to the challenges of raising children with more perspective and better balance. Social media may seem like a variation on this theme, and posting a funny photo of a child may temporarily relieve adult feelings of embarrassment, irritation or isolation.

The difference, of course, is that social media throws an unwilling or oblivious child into the spotlight, inviting laughter, judgment and even ridicule. When you’re tempted to post a photo of your child, stop for a moment and examine your own feelings. Are you acting out of love for your child? Or is posting a way to meet your own (very legitimate) needs for attention or support? If it’s all about you, consider other ways of getting what you need. Phone a friend. Join a parenting group. Read a book on child development. Or keep a (private!) journal.

How would I feel if I were the one in the photo? Everyone makes mistakes. In healthy families, people can count on loved ones not to blab about their weaknesses. Even the cutest kid-shaming photos violate this trust. Before posting, try to imagine—in detail—how you

would feel if someone (spouse? child? friend? parent?) shared an image of you at your worst or with a sign around your neck proclaiming your most embarrassing secret.

Will this make my child feel ashamed or humiliated?

Humiliation is one of the quickest ways to undermine trust in a relationship. Overwhelmed parents may be tempted to try it as a discipline strategy because shame can produce short-term compliance. Unfortunately, child development experts agree that the long-term consequences of being called out in public are damaging. Public punishment makes a child feel defined by his or her mistake, so it’s likely to lead to feelings of isolation, self-hatred, hostility or even revenge. In contrast, effective discipline helps children understand how they can make amends for mistakes in the past and make better choices in the future.

What if this goes viral? Most of what’s posted online disappears without a trace. There are, however, rather conspicuous exceptions. Before sharing a photo or video of your child, think about what would happen to your kid—and you—if that image turns out to be one of the random items that gets shared by millions of other people. When a post takes on a life of its own and becomes associated with a child’s name, it’s likely to be the first thing that shows up in future searches by everyone from employers to romantic partners. Do you really want your child—or your parenting—to be defined by one foolish moment?

Do I want my child to follow this example? Most parents teach their kids not to embarrass much less mock other people.

Those lessons seem rather lame when kids discover parents have posted photos that mortify or make fun of them. In this respect, kid-shaming resembles teasing. You may say you’re “just kidding” but often there’s an undercurrent of hostility that makes it difficult to distinguish teasing from bullying. To raise kids who are caring and respectful, parents have to be models of caring, respectful behavior online as well as off.

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Will this post improve your relationship with your child?

Some images do strengthen relationships because they affirm a family’s values—pride in a child’s accomplishment, a shared sense of humor, times of genuine togetherness. When it seems important to post pictures of your family, seek out photos that will reinforce what’s good about your connection with your kid.

If you’re uncertain about posting an image, you can, of course, ask your child whether it’s OK to share. When children are too young to answer that question or to anticipate the possible consequences, parents bear the added responsibility of trying to imagine what they might think now as well as in the future. Given what’s at stake, some parents may decide that, when it comes to kids, “under-sharing” is by far the better option.

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20 Reasons To Try Consistent Classes Don’t be fooled by glittery costumes and false eyelashes—competitive dancers are athletes, who deserve to be taken just as seriously as members of any other team such as soccer, swimming, or track. Dance has multiple benefits—often more than other sports. And yes, dance performed regularly and intensively is both a sport and a multi-sensory art form that may raise your child’s self-esteem.

According to the National Registry of Dance Educators, dance provides physical, intellectual, artistic, social and individual benefits that can enrich any dancer’s life. Unlike many sports which are often seasonal, dance practice typically runs all school year or even year-round. Many kids take a variety of sports throughout the year, but dancers tend to take foundational dance classes first and then learn new forms of dance as their skills grow. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acrobatics, and Hip Hop are the most common forms of dance you will find offered.

Dancers learn many helpful, practical skills that carry over naturally into everyday life. If you visit a few dance studios, you will likely find a vibe and set of values that are a good match for your child and family. Here are some of the many benefits of taking consistent dance classes:

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Increase listening skills. In order to learn, dancers have to hear and absorb verbal instructions from their teachers, often on the fly and often in a variety of ways, which helps children learn to pay attention before, during, and after learning something new.

Observing closely. Another way dancers learn is by watching demonstrations. Dancing is a multi-sensory skill and watching closely is an important part of the learning process, especially for more visual learners.

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Expanding social circles. Dancers can make new friends in dance class and expand their social circles. Friendships tend to deepen over time and kids who spend a lot of time working on new skills together are likely to form tighter friendships.

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Growing stronger and more fit. We often think of dancers as dainty and delicate but dancers are stronger than you might think. Regular dancing increases cardiovascular health, builds muscles, and over time, increases physical endurance. In my daughter’s 5th grade classroom, a petite veteran competitive dancer routinely beat the football players at arm wrestling.

Dancers need core strength as well as individual muscle strength to leap, turn and twist without injury.

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Gaining musicality and rhythm. Dance can help your child become more musical, even without practicing an instrument. The measured movements kids learn in dance help them intuitively understand and adapt to other kinds of rhythms in life.

Becoming more flexible. Don’t worry if your child is not flexible or agile before beginning dance. Flexibility is something that is approached incrementally, and as a dancer learns and grows they will naturally become more limber.

Teaching teamwork. Dancers often literally depend on each other to lift each other up, to hold each other up, and to work in unison to make a whole. By working hard together, dancers learn to trust each other and the group.

Focusing on following through. Because dance is kinesthetic as well as musical and rhythmic, children who have trouble sitting still in school can concentrate more easily while learning a complete dance movement, which takes considerable concentration, focus, and practice.

Emphasizing a positive attitude. When you smile, the whole world smiles with you, so the saying goes. Like posture, tests have shown that smiling makes you feel better whether you want to feel better or not. The dance studio is a place where your child is reminded to put a best face forward.

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Responding to feedback. Dancers receive ongoing feedback from instructors. The onus is on them to react as graciously as they can and apply the advice so they can improve. This teaches responsiveness and collaboration instead of defensiveness and oversensitivity.

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Practicing poise. Dance can cure the curse of klutziness. Poise in the practice room will eventually translate into increased body awareness and better motor control outside the Is there studio, as well.

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Inspiring self-discipline. By teaching mastery of a routine through practice, dancers learn how to aim for a goal and reach it. Repeated over time, this ability to get things accomplished can be applied to any task or healthy habit.

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Finding opportunities for selfexpression. Although dance is rarely verbal and routines are often choreographed, dancers express themselves artistically through movement, agility, showmanship, poise, and by letting their personalities shine through. Some dances offer a variety of roles and dancers may either be cast in a role or offered a solo based on ability and personality.

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Reducing stress. Life gets bumpy sometimes, even for kids.

Dancers who are experiencing stress in life outside the studio, may find that the consistency, focus, and health benefits of dance counterbalance negative effects of any stress in their personal lives. Children experiencing stress typically benefit from expressive outlets for their considerable energy.

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Dancers earn dividends on what they invest. When your dancer commits consistently and fully, the payoff is great. Half-hearted or lax engagement typically yields poorer results.

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Increasing confidence. Dance is multi-sensory, so don’t be surprised if it boosts your child’s confidence in ways you may not anticipate.

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Acquiring excellent posture. Body language experts have proven that by changing our posture, we can change our attitude and our feelings. Dancers practice excellent posture, which has both short and long-term benefits physiologically and emotionally.

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Improving body awareness. Dancers’ bodies come in all shapes and sizes and dancers learn that an active, healthy body helps you accomplish your objectives with greater ease no matter what size you are. Dancers learn first-hand the benefits of eating healthy and fueling their bodies.

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Respecting instructors.

Parents do not typically coach or volunteer in dance classes.

Most instructors are trained and studios expect kids to be respectful towards their teachers. Dancers who treat instructors with admiration tend to get more out of the process than dancers who behave in a disrespectful manner or act out in class, just like in real life.

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Joining an extended community. Dancers are not just part of a class, they are part of an extended community. A studio is composed of the owner, the instructors, the students, and the parents and families of the students.

Dancers learn that they can be a significant part of the whole and still shine as individuals.

They can look to others for good examples and also set a good example.

They learn, most importantly to work hard, do their best, and still have fun.

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Christina Katz is not the kind of dance mom you see featured dubiously on TV. She believes in the power of the arts to improve and enrich the lives of children and families and has witnessed the transformative results first-hand. Her latest book is The Art of Making Time for Yourself, A Collection of Advice for Moms.

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Roxanne Goodwin Tansey: My daughter got her braces at 10. I've been taking her to the orthodontist when she was 6 years old. Which I think 8 or 9 is a better age to start taking them. You live and learn. I've been told my daughter needed palette expender but my insurance didn't cover so I decided not to get them because I couldn’t afford the very high price. Thank goodness I didn't cause she didn't need them. Now they are saying my 8 year old son needs one. If my son does needs a pallet expender he would get it with braces and my insurance covers that.

Caroline Hanna: When the dentist gives the ok, which usually comes after they loose all the baby teeth. Unless of course there's another medical reason requiring them to get earlier.

Jennifer Cioffi: Depends on kid. When they can be responsible for taking care of them.

Rachel Newfield Cugini: There is no right age it all has to do with the teeth. The first visit should be around 8 to see what's going on. My son needed a palette expander so he got that at 9. He got his braces on in July when he was 11 because he only had one more baby tooth.

Michele DeSimone: There is a lot of research that supports Orthotropics as a much better option that braces.

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Here’s What Common Core Will Change Question: I hear all kinds of good and bad things about Common Core.

What is likely to change at my children’s school?

– Want to Know Answer: First of all, Common Core is the new state standards initiative preparing America's students for college and a career, as well as making sure that all children are literate in the 21st century in both print and digitally. Almost every state has adopted these standards, which are for English language arts/literacy and math. Implementation of the standards will begin in your children’s school this year. There will also be standardized testing aligned with these new standards.

You will notice that the English language arts/literacy curriculum will have a greater emphasis on literacy in history/social studies, science and technical subjects in grades 6-12. You will also notice your children reading more nonfiction. In addition, the standards do require students to read to cite answers, not just rely on their opinions.

Plus, students will be required to show that they can listen and speak clearly.

Your children will definitely be required to explain concepts and be able to find information primarily from expository texts. And there will be more use of the Internet.

In mathematics, there actually will be a considerable change. No longer will teachers be covering as many topics as possible. Instead, teachers will be going into more depth each year in fewer mathematical areas. The idea is to eliminate content that is not helpful. Having students develop a deeper understanding of basic mathematical principles will help them move on to more advanced mathematical topics.

You can see exactly what the new standards include for each grade level (K12) by visiting www.corestandards.org.

Helping Young Children Become More Creative Question: How can I help my young children become more creative?

– Seeking Creativity Answer: Fostering creativity in children is important. You do this naturally if you provide them with interesting and challenging materials and opportunities. Plus they need to experience the arts and music.

Creativity is also developed through giving children free time for unstructured play and limiting time spent watching TV or playing electronic games.

The following activities will encourage creativity in young children: 1. Give them an ordinary household item such as a stick, paper clip, or bottle and ask them to imagine other ways that it can be used. For example, a plastic bottle could be a vase, a bowling pin, or a terrarium.

2. Drawing is another way to enhance creativity. Draw a straight or curvy line on a piece of paper and have your children turn it into a familiar object.

Or give them a page of circles drawn to different sizes. Have the children see how many objects can be depicted by adding elements to each circle.

How to Find out Your Children’s Reading Level Question: I’m not sure that my children are really reading on grade level even though their teachers say they are. Is there any way that I can measure their reading level?

– High Standards Answer: Teachers may or may not be able to give you an accurate picture of your children’s true reading levels, as they as well as school districts often have different grade level standards.

You can find many websites online that offer tests to determine children's reading levels. One of the most accurate and simple tests for good and poor readers is the San Diego Quick Assessment. You can find it on our dearteacher.com website right on our home page.

Remember, bright children should usually be reading above grade level.

And do keep up with your children’s progress in reading by using the reading assessment test at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.

Reading Wordless Books to Preschoolers Question: What is the best way to read a wordless picture book with my 4-year-old daughter?

– Want to Do It Right Answer: One of the best ways is to begin the book by looking at its cover.

Tell your child the name of the story. Then go through the book looking at the pictures together. Do talk about what you both see in each illustration.

The next step is to go back through the book telling the child a story about the pictures. Often after turning a few pages, your young daughter will just take off “reading” the book to you from what she sees.

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SCHOOL ANXIETY-FREE

ack to School or Starting School — either way, many children experience separation anxiety when the carefree days of summer are over and school is in session. Change may be difficult for some, but there are a few things you can do to ease your reluctant child into the routine of going to school. Below, Cheri Sterman, Director of Child Development at Crayola, offers her thoughts:

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• For very young children, use art as a window to understand what they are feeling. Remember that art at this age is not yet realistic looking, but from energetic scribbles, parents can hear their kids’ story and where fears or pride points come to life.

• Use colorful schedules and charts to ease morning routines.

Encourage your kids to make personal decisions when possible and sketch the decisions or note the agreements you make on a chart as a visual reminder of plans, e.g., clothing choices and bed times.

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• New supplies give kids a fresh start to a new year of colorful learning and new friendships – the excitement kids feel while picking out new school supplies generates excitement about going into a new school year.

• Start BTS shopping early to avoid stress. Make the day celebratory. Focus on the excitement of being “one year older” and “moving up a grade.”

Empower kids to make their own decisions on items not specified by the school supply list. Shopping gives parents the opportunity to talk about the new school year and to bond with their kids. Guide kids to imagine their new classrooms, friends, teachers and subjects and establish a dialog for success before the year begins.

• Prepare for the changes to daily routines. Work with your kids to develop a chore chart that includes activities such as packing lunches, reviewing backpacks, and completing homework. Being able to check off completed tasks will help make the new routine more manageable.

• Create a homework center. Designate an area in the house (perhaps a corner of the kitchen or in your kids’ room) to be a place where the homework supplies are organized and ready to use. This simple space preparation will relieve tension that can occur on the first nights homework

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SIMPLE TIPS CAN MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM SUMMER TO SCHOOL LESS STRESSFUL FOR KIDS (AND PARENTS!) is assigned. Add in a few special treats in the way of supplies that remain at home in the homework center.

• Make mistakes less stressful by using erasable products. If kids are struggling with multiplication facts or need practice with vocabulary or spelling words--select a dry erase board and dry erase crayons so they can easily practice and erase, building basic skills before taking a school test.

• Maximize summer; remember to keep skills fresh to avoid eroding the learning from the prior year. Enjoy creative experiences as a family, weaving learning into fun. Ask your kids to draw your favorite part of the day either in a journal with colored pencils or on the driveway with sidewalk chalk.

After reading a book, have your kid draw a new cover that depicts a different ending and then tell their revised story. Visually expressing ideas is an important skill to develop and helps kids organize their thoughts and communicate with others.

• If travel is part of your summer plans, have your kid draw a map of the places you'll visit, calculate the miles, and sketch some sights along the way.

Crayons and index cards make great DO YOU HAVE TIPS ON travel postcards that your kid can HOW TO MAKE THE create and mail from the road.

TRANSITION TO BACK TO SCHOOL LIFE Parents can find more playful, EASIER FOR KIDS? learning projects on Crayola.com in (& FOR MOMS TOO?!). both the craft and lesson plan SHARE WITH US ON sections to keep kids' minds from FACEBOOK AND HELP "getting rusty" and gearing them up OTHER STATEN ISLAND for an exciting new year of learning!

FAMILIES. TIA!

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BACK TO SCHOOL DIRECTORY 4 Angels Day Care, Inc.

Children’s Playhouse Inc.

Holy Child Pre-School

245 Simonson Avenue • 10303 917.821.5048 Email: my4angelsdaycareinc@msn.com www.4angelsdaycareinc.com

950 Rockland Ave & 85 Monahan Ave 718.761.0129 Email: childrenplay@aol.com

4747 Amboy Road • 10312 718.356.5159 Email: holychildprek@gmail.com www.holy-child.org

Claire Guttsman, M.A.,C.C.C.-SLP Art Lab – The School of Fine & Applied Arts in Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace • 10301 718.447.8667 Email: artlabinc@earthlink.net www.artlab.info

Babes in Toyland Preschool 79 Wolverine Street • 10306 718.667.1834

1076 Forest Avenue • 10310 718.447.5501 Email: speechrose1@msn.com

Community Resources Preschool 3651 Richmond Road • 10306 718.568.3105 Email: jaynem111@si.rr.com www.cr-si.org

Big Bird’s Playhouse Corp.

Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute of the JCC

1859 Richmond Avenue • 10314 718.982.0550 Email: BigBirdsPlay@aol.com www.BigBirdsPlayhouse.com

1466 Manor Rd • 10314 1297 Arthur Kill Rd • 10312 718.475.5263 www.sijcc.org

Brienza’s Academic Advantage

Eden II

259 Rose Avenue • 10306 718.232.0114 Email: info@brienzas.com www.brienzas.com

50 Granite Avenue • 10303 718.816.1422 www.eden2.org

Eltingville Lutheran School Building Blocks Montessori School 55 Forest Avenue • 10301 718.448.2992 Email: bbms411@verizon.net www.buildingblocksmontessori.com

300 Genesee Avenue • 10312 718.356.7811 Email: elselc@yahoo.com www.eltingvillelutheranschool.org

Francis School C.B.J Hebrew School 275 Martling Avenue • 10314 718.556.9883 Email: cbjhebrewschool@gmail.com www.cbjsi.com

4240 Amboy Road • 10308 718.967.0400 Email: ccosta@francisschool.com www.francisschool.com

Friends Preschool Center Stage Dance Co. Ltd. 10 Akron Plaza • 10314 718.982.9226 Email: centerstagedanceltd@yahoo.com

610 Bloomgindale Road • 10309 718.984.5194 Email: friendspreschool@verizon.net

Gingerbread Learning Center, Inc. Children at Play 40 Merrill Avenue • 10314 718.370.7529 Email: cap@childrenatplayeic.org www.childrenatplayeic.org

80 Woodrow Road • 10312 718.356.0008 Email: gingerbreadlearn@aol.com www.gingerbreadlctr.com

High Hopes Children’s Harbor Montessori School 1000 Richmond Terr, Bldg G, 3rd F • 10301 718.442.6112 E-mail: childharborms@aol.com www.childrensharbormontessori.com

1298 Woodrow Road • 10309 718.317.8143 Email: admin@highhopeschildcare.com www.highhopeschildcare.com

Islander’s Kids 219 Jefferson Avenue • 10306 718.979.5331 • 718.979.5315 Email: islandersinfo04@gmail.com www.siccnyc.org

JCC of Staten Island 1297 Arthur Kill Road • 10312 • 718.475.5224 485 Victory Boulevard • 10301 • 718.475.5290 1466 Manor Road • 10314 • 718.475.5230 www.sijcc.org

JCC of Staten Island First Foot Forward 1466 Manor Road • 10314 • 718.475.5225 1297 Arthur Kill Road • 10312 www.sijcc.org

L.A. Dance School of the Arts, Tottenville 24 Ellis Street • 10307 718.967.9723 email: ladancenynj@gmail.com www.ladancenynj.com

Marist High School A College Preparatory School 1241 Kennedy Blvd • Bayonne, NJ 07002 201-437-4545 • Fax: 201-437-6013 Email: admissions@marist.org www.marist.org

Mini World Preschool 7516 Amboy Rd • 10307 718.948.9535 E-mail: miniworld2001@aol.com

New Dorp Christian Academy 259 Rose Avenue • 10306 718.351.4442 Email: ndbcndca@yahoo.com www.newdorpchristianacademy.com

Notre Dame Academy 74-78 Howard Avenue • 10301 718.447.8878 ext. 307 Email: kdagostino@notredameacademy.org

www.notredameacademy.org

Prodigy Ice Skating Preschool 3080 Arthur Kill Road • 10309 718.948.4800 Email: carylstingo@thepavilion.org www.pavilionprodigypreschool.com

SI Mental Health Society Head Start Centers

The Tanglewood School 15 Tanglewood Drive 718.967.2424 Email: tanglewoodschool123@gmail.com

16 Osgood Avenue • 10304 718.420.6138

Staten Island Montessori School Reflections In Dance 3285 Richmond Avenue • 10314 718.317.8753 Email: reflectionsmanagement@aol.com www.reflectionsindance.info

Volunteers of America Early Learning Ctr.

4240 Amboy Road • 10308 718.967.2196 Email: info@simontessorischool.com www.simontessorischool.com

10 Joline Lane • 10307 718.984.7900 Email: bwohl@voa-gny.org www.voa-gny.org

Staten Island Pavilion Skate School Richmond Hill Children’s Center 501 Richmond Hill Road • 10314 718.494.7422 Email: rhcc@verizon.net www.rhccny.com

Wagner College Academy of Arts & Sciences

3080 Arthur Kill Road • 10309 718.948.4800 Email: pavilionskateschool@gmail.com www.thepavilion.org

One Campus Road • 10301 718.390.3221 Email: external@wagner.edu www.wagner.edu/external

Staten Island YMCA Rise Dance Studios 1 Gunton Place • 10309 718.966.7473 Email: risedancestudios@verizon.net www.risedancestudios.com www.facebook.com/risedancestudios

651 Broadway • 10310 718.981.4933 • E-mail: asicuranza@ymcanyc.org 3939 Richmond Ave • 10312 718.227.3200 • E-mail: bschiuma@ymcanyc.org www.ymcanyc.org/statenisland

Wizard of Art and Design 255 Nelson Avenue • 10308 718.227.7600 Email: siwizardofart@aol.com www.siwizard.com

St. Joseph Hill Academy 850 Hylan Boulevard • 10305 718.981.1187 Email: egregor@stjhill.org www.stjosephhill.org

Sandra Mazzucco, M.A., C.C.C. - SLP 1076 Forest Ave • 10310 465 Belfield Ave • 10312 718.815.6024 Email: speakdok@aol.com

Silhouette Dance Studio 230 Livingston Avenue 718.727.2649 Email: silhouette92@gmail.com www.silhouettedancestudio.net

Small World Preschool 144 Bloomingdale Road • 10309 718.356.7795 E-mail: kdsrmybiz@aol.com www.smallworldpreschool.net

Speech & Language Therapy Associates 4056 Amboy Road • 10308 718.356.6604 speechandlanguagetherapy@verizon.net

www.pediatricandadultspeech.com

Staten Island Academy 715 Todt Hill Road • 10304 718.303.7803 admissions@statenislandacademy.org www.statenislandacademy.org

Zion Lutheran Preschool Staten Island YMCA Counseling Service 3911 Richmond Avenue • 10312 718.948.3232 • Email: awexler@ymcanyc.org 285 Vanderbilt Avenue • 10304 718.981.4382 • Email: acarvalho@ymcanyc.org www.ymcanyc.org/counseling

505 Watchogue Road • 10314 718.981.3623 E-mail: misskimzion@aol.com www.zionlutheranpreschoolsi.com

Steps to Success II 2975 Hylan Blvd • 10306 Email: steps2@stepstosuccesspreschool.com 718.351.7777

Steps to Success IV 1429 Hylan Blvd • 10305 steps4@stepstosuccesspreschool.com 718.979.4444 www.stepstosuccesspreschool.com

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We tailor these services to specifically target each child’s needs with an individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

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Hi! My name’s Giavanna, but everyone calls me Gigi.

There’s so much going on in my life that I want to share with you. That’s why, with the help of my mom Gina LaGuardia-Schrecker, VP of Content Development and Social Media for The CollegeBound Network, I am writing a monthly kid’s-eye view of what it is like in my world.

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• Remediation program, school counselor & meeting room • NJHS Chapter; Student Government • Science, Engineering and Technology Club; • Grade 8 Honors Math • Spanish Grades 3-8 Pre-K • State of the art athletic center with two new gymnasiums and an outdoor soccer field to 8th • Before and after care school program Grade • Full time school nurse

Pre K 3 Half Day: Tues & Thurs • 8:30-11:00 & 12:00-2:30 Pre K 4 Full Day: Mon, Wed & Fri • 8:30-2:30 Pre K 4 Emergent Literacy with Happily Ever After Reading Program, Formal Music and Computer Classes.

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Ninjas, Boy Bands, Ice Cream, and Other Summer Fun For me, August is the month of ninjas. Yes, you read that correctly. I turn 11 this month and have decided that will be my birthday theme. You see, I love ninjas… they are sleek, stealth, and strong, so what better way to ring in the new exciting age than with a ninja-themed cake, banners, lollipops, the works?! While it may not be your typical 11-year-old girl birthday choice, I’m not typical, which – to me – makes it all the more exciting. My best friends are pretty much used to my unique choices by now, so I have a feeling they will enjoy it even if it is nontraditional!

Of course, I do fall into the “most 11-year-old girls like them” category when it comes to my big birthday gift. Mom and Dad got me tickets to the One Direction concert. The day before my birthday, August 4th, will certainly be one to remember. This isn’t my first concert, but it’ll surely be my favorite. I absolutely cannot wait. I’m going to sing all the songs and scream until my mom goes deaf or until I lose my voice, whatever comes first. Zayn and Harry are my favorites... their hair and their eyes are so adorable, as well as the way that they sing. I could just go on and on about them, something my mom says is a sign of how I’m definitely growing up.

As much as I enjoy One Direction, they’re not (yet) my whole world, which is why I’m also really looking forward to spending the other part of my birthday week on Long Beach Island. One of my favorite parts of LBI is celebrating my special day at the Showplace Ice Cream Parlor. The servers there put on a big singing show and Daddy always gets chosen to sing some

funny lyrics in a wild costume hat. They also have the best ice cream, which you can pretty much tell by the long line we always have to wait on to get in. It’s worth it, though. Ice cream is always worth it!

Another highlight of these hot, fun months is looking forward to the 6th grade. For real! In our house, getting ready for school and organizing all our school supplies is a real thrill, believe it or not. Mom says it must run in the family because she’s loved doing that for as long as she remembers. There’s just something about stocking up on pencils, new notebooks, clean pink erasers, etc., that brings a smile to all our faces! I’m going into the 6th grade with a really good attitude because I think it’s going to be a lot of fun. Since I attend a private school, we’re there until the 8th grade, so I already know and love most of my teachers.

All in all, it’s been a really great summer. For the 4th of July, we went to my mom’s cousin’s house in Virginia and pretty much stayed in the pool the entire weekend. Fireworks are legal down there, so we were also treated to a big show with lots of colorful and loud explosions. I also officially declared myself the “Ping-Pong Champion,” thanks to all the time my cousins and I spent playing it in the garage.

We’ve also had a few beach days in Ocean Grove, spent too many hours in the pool to count, did tons of crafts, had mini adventures at a bunch of parks, and even took a road trip to visit the Amish in Lancaster, PA – it’s so much fun to see how they live. Good times, good times!

Here’s wishing everyone an amazingly good time-filled rest of summer!

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Children will play on our new basketball court with instructors for fun & games; we provide pre-printed basketball invitations, party room with pizza, drinks, cake coffee and paper goods.

Birthday child receives a Fastbreak Basketball T-shirt.

FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN GYM BOYS & GIRLS GRADES 3-8 (ALL YEAR ROUND • 7-10PM)

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10 week session.

• Small Group lessons • Grades 3-9 (Starts Sept 15•Mon & Wed • 4:30-6:00)

Ball handling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding, screening, etc.

• Pre-Season Basketball Conditioning and Training Program for High School Kids 6 Week Program

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Staten Islanders Giavanna & Gina Schrecker invite you to write to them at editorial@siparent.com or post to www.facebook.com/siparent

A great opportunity to introduce young children to a wide range of sports and games. Each week a different sport will be the focus of drills and games teaching young athletes the basic skills of soccer, football, basketball, hockey, baseball and much more. Experience sports in a fun and exciting atmosphere.

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IMPORTANT DATES: World Breastfeeding Week – August 1-7 Sister’s Day - August 3 National Night Out – August 5 Best Friend’s Day - August 15 National Dog Day - August 26

GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL OR JUST TRYING TO ENJOY THE LAST FEW DAYS OF SUMMER? Visit www.siparent.com to check out our lastest Back to School Directory or browse our Family Calendar for fun summer events.

S.I. Parent's online calendar is always available for your convenience.

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Children’s Film West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 0-12 Crafternoon Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 PLEASE NOTE: Events announced in this calendar are subject to change. We strongly suggest calling to confirm times, prices, ages, etc. before you attend.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free • Ages 10+ Get Pop Cultured – Frozen Friday at Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble 718-982-6983 10:00 am • Free • All ages Toddler Time Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-5 Toddler Time Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-5 Kids Tech Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 11:00 am • Free • Ages 6-11 Tai Chi with Kristen Dolan-Murphy Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art 718-987-3500 11:00 am • $12/$10 • All ages Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 11:30 am • Free • Ages 3-5

Six-Legged Wonders Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 2:00 pm • $6/$4 • Ages 4-8 Open Lab for Teens Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 2:30 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 Fun Fridays Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 5+ Wii Time South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free • All ages Board Games St. George Library 718-442-8560 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 5+ South Beach: Rides on the Ballfield South Beach 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

Cleaning & Maintaining Westerleigh Park Westerleigh Park 718-442-0336 9:00 am • Free • All ages Mini-Terrarium Workshop The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 10:00 am • $5 donation • All ages Storytime with Cookie Mouse Barnes & Noble 718-982-6983 10:30 am • Free • All ages Marvel Comics Day Barnes & Noble 718-982-6983 10:30 am • Free • All ages

Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4/3 • All ages

Festival Weekend South Beach 12:00 pm • Free • All ages

Picture Book Time/Reading Aloud New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+

Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4/3 • All ages

Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Family Movies – The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • All ages

Tween Activities St. George Library 718-442-8560 3:00 pm • Free • Register • Ages 8-12 Cinema Saturdays Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 3:00 pm • Free • All ages Magical Scratch Dinosaur South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 5+ Knitting Hour South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free • Adults Tai Chi with Bob Murphy Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art 718-987-3500 4:00 pm • $12/$10 • Adults

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

Dog Days of Summer Hike High Rock Park 718-667-2165 11:00 am • Free • Register • All ages Festival Weekend South Beach 12:00 pm • Free • All ages Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4/3 • All ages High Rock Park with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods High Rock Park 718-667-2165 2:00 pm • Free • All ages Sunset Family Festival South Beach 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

MONDAY, AUGUST 4

Conference House Summer Workshop The Conference House 718-984-6046 10:00 am • $25 • Ages 6-12 ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free • Ages 10+ Story Laboratory Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 10:30 am • Free • All ages Puppet Mobile “Live” Puppet Show Willowbrook Park

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718-698-2186 10:30 am • Free • All ages All Join In! Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 11:00 am • Free • Ages 2-4 Baby Space Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 12:00 pm • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Looking Closely: Microscopic Adventures!

Staten Island Museum 718-727-1135 1:00 pm • Free w/Admission • All ages Picture Book Time/Reading Aloud New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+

FROZEN FRIDAY Friday, August 1

Barnes & Noble 10am All ages Free 718-982-6983 barnesandnoble.com

Spanish Read Aloud Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 0-12

Knit and Crochet Club Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 11:00 am • Free • Adults

Read Aloud Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

Friendship Bracelets Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 7-12

Picture Book Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-8

Teen Tech Time South Beach Library 718-816-5834 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 12-18

Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Science Club New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 6+

Summer Study Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 5:00 pm • Free • All ages

Bingo Party for Kids Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 3:00 pm • Free • Register • Ages 5-12

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

Vacation Bible School Bethel United Methodist Church 718-984-1277 9:30 am $10-15 • Ages 5-11 ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free Ages 10+ 2014 Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX

Cool Off With Olaf! A Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble Event. Bring in the kids for Storytime, a sing-along, crafts, and activities with everyone’s favorite summer-loving snowman!

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718-273-6098 10:00 am • $1 • All ages 2014 Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 718-273-6098 10:00 am • $1 • All ages Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 718-982-6983 10:30 am • Free • All ages La Leche League Daytime Meeting Christ Church of New Brighton 10:30 am • Free • Adults

Teen/Tween Sewing Workshop Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 3:30 pm • Free • Register • Ages 10-18 Loom Jewelry Club St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 8-12 Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Children’s Read Aloud South Beach Library 718-816-5834 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Kiddie Game Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 6-11 National Night Out Against Crime Sea Turtle Circle 5:00 pm • Free • All ages NYC Parks Summer Movie Series: The LEGO Movie The Conference House 718-984-6046 8:00 pm • Free • All ages

ELTINGVILLE LUTHERAN SCHOOL

Most students are accepted to Pre-School 3 Year Old Thru Grade 8 their first FOR OVER 50 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN: choice high “Large enough to serve your child… school

A Caring Christian Environment

Small enough to know your child”

ENRICHMENTS INCLUDE:

Home of the Staten Island Special Education Parent Center

Smartboards, iPads, Laptops, Spanish, Robotics, Band, CYO Sports, Drama Club

Does Your Child Have A Disability or Special Health Care Needs?

Pre-School 3 & 4 year old Program 2-5 full or half days available Extended Day Available • Reasonable Rates

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! “WE CARE, WE’VE BEEN THERE”

REGISTER NOW FOR SEPT. CALL FOR A TOUR

718-356-7811

300 Genesee Ave • SI, NY 10312 email: elselc@yahoo.com www.eltingvillelutheranschool.org

Summer Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 9-12 & Wed 12-3

Eltingville Lutheran School admits students of any race, religion, national or ethnic origin.

Parent to Parent is a support network and is the Staten Island Parent Resource Center for children with Special Education Needs, Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Challenges and Special Health Care Needs.

Founded and directed by parents of children with special needs.

For More Information Call 718.494.4872 Fax: 718.494.4805 1050 Forest Hill Rd • SI, NY 10314 Email: siptp@aol.com

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 Vacation Bible School Bethel United Methodist Church 718-984-1277 9:30 am • $10-15 • Ages 5-11

Conference House Summer Workshop The Conference House 718-984-6046 10:00 am • $25 • Ages 6-12 ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free • Ages 10+ 2014 Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 718-273-6098 10:00 am • $1 • All ages

718-273-6098 10:00 am • $1 • All ages Wildlife Wednesdays: Salamanders The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 10:00 am • Free • Ages 5+ Baby Time South Beach Library 718-816-5834 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-2 Mid-week Bird Walk: Great Kills Park Great Kills Park 718-987-6729 11:00 am • Free • All ages

2014 Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX

Weekday Weed Warriors Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 1:30 pm • Free • Register • Ages 13+

FIREWORKS, FESTIVALS, CARNIVALS, & MORE

Bookcraft Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 4-8

Are you looking for some summer fun?

Look no further than S.I. Parent. We’ve got a list of Festivals, Fireworks, Carnivals, and other summer activities in New Jersey and Staten Island happening all summer long.

Visit siparent.com’s Home Page for a link to a list!

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Read Aloud and Craft West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 2:00 pm • Free Ages 5-12 Scavenger Hunt in the Library South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:00 pm • Free Ages 5+ Board Games South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free All ages Teen Movie Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Preschool Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Kiddie Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 0-12

Tween Tech Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 7-12 Sunset Family Festival South Beach 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Summer Evening Dance Series SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 5:00 pm • Free • All ages NYC Parks Summer Movie Series: Despicable Me 2 Dugan Playground 8:00 pm • Free • All ages

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free • Ages 10+ MS Excel 2010 for Beginners Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 11:00 am • Free • Adults Baby & Me Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 11:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Reading Aloud w/ Coloring Craft Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 2:00 pm • Free • All ages Science Club St. George Library 718-442-8560 3:00 pm • Free • Register • Ages 6+ Teen Lounge Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 2014 Summer Sunset Concert Series Clove Lakes Park 212-639-9675 6:30 pm • Free • All ages

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free • Ages 10+

K I D S

Helping Kids One Smile at a Time! ier Prem l S.I.'s ric Denta t g Pediae Providin e, Offic prehensiv Com sonalized Per are C

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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the 1st dental visit by age 1

• Academic Readiness • Exciting Summer Camp • Reading & • 1 1/2 Acre Math Program Play Yard • Developmentally • Onsite Guests, Appropriate Visitors & Shows Curriculum • Licensed Staff

• Call for a Tour

OPEN 6:30AM-7PM AGES 1 MONTH TO 6 YEARS

50% OFF

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New enrollees only.

Expires 9/30/14.

(New patients only)

OAKDALE ACADEMY 718-948-4220

Find us on Facebook

366 Oakdale St. (corner of Richmond Ave) www.OakdaleAcademy.net oakdaleacademy1@gmail.com

• Kids LOVE Dr. Lisa and Staff!

• KIDS and PARENTS are amazed dental visits can be FUN & STRESS FREE! Dr. Lisa Lazzara

Dr. Lauren Cox

• Your child's HAPPINESS & DENTAL HEALTH are our #1 priority!

• General Anesthesia and Sedation available: In-Office or at Staten Island University Hospital • Helping infants, toddlers, children of all ages & those with special needs

www.sidentist4kids.com 4864 ARTHUR KILL RD 718-356-KIDS (5437)

Like us on Facebook Kids Dental of Staten Island

1839 N. RAILROAD AVE 718-667-KIDS (5437)

Major Insurances Accepted. Visa/Mastercard Accepted. Financing Available.

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Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Time Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-5 Toddler Time Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 PreSchool Fridays Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 10:30 am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Time Port Richmond Library

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER HIKE Sunday, August 3 High Rock Park 11am All ages Free • Register 718-351-3450 www.sigreenbelt.org

Hike with your canine companion before the heat of the day. Learn the trails on this moderate hike through the woods and make new friends. Meet at High Rock Park Main Gate, 200 Nevada Avenue.

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718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-5 Preschool Time South Beach Library 718-816-5834 10:30 am • Free • Ages 3-5 SummerStage Kids Presents: Puppetmobile Bloomingdale Park 718-967-3542 10:30 am • Free • All ages Kids Tech Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 11:00 am • Free • Ages 6-11 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 11:30 am • Free • Ages 3-5 Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4/3 • All ages Indoor Ed-ventures The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 1:30 pm • Free Register • Ages 5+ Picture Book Time/Reading Aloud New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free Ages 3+ Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 2:00 pm • Free Ages 5-11 Children’s Video Gaming West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Homemade Ice Cream for Children Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Ladybugs!

Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 2:00 pm • Free • Register • Ages 8+

Open Lab for Teens Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 2:30 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 Fun Fridays Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 5+ Wii Time South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free • All ages Board Games St. George Library 718-442-8560 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 5+ South Beach: Rides on the Ballfield South Beach 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Army National Guard Band Westerleigh Park 718-442-0336 7:00 pm • Free • All ages

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Nature Walk The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 9:00 am • Free • All ages

Forest Restoration Workshop High Rock Park 718-667-2165 10:00 am • Free • All ages Basic Canoeing Clove Lakes Park 212-639-9675 11:00 am • Free • Ages 8+ La Leche League Weekend Meeting Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 11:00 am • Free • Adults Through the Lens Part 2: Exploration through Photography Series Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 11:00 am • Free • All ages Second Saturday World Courtyard Fun! Staten Island Museum 718-727-1135 12:00 pm • Free w/Admission • All ages

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Inspirations inDance Miss Jenn’s Center for Dance and Fitness

Creative Movement, Zumba, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Modern, Hip Hop & Pilates 718-494-6280 www.inspirationsindance.com 1652 Richmond Ave – Minutes from the S.I. Mall

Toddling Classes

Coral Island Shopping Center Corner of Richmond & Victory

For Two Year Olds

Parent & Me Classes 18 Months

Limited Openings

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2014

In Preschool for 3 & 4 Year Olds

Call or E-mail holychildprek@gmail.com for more information

Fall Classes

Ages 2 to Adult

NO REGISTRATION FEE When you sign up for Fall Classes in August

Not too late for Summer Classes

FRIENDLY AND FAMILY ORIENTED SCHOOL WITH A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT

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Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4/3 • All ages “All-American BBQ” Fundraiser The Conference House 718-984-6046 2:00 pm • $20/50 • All ages Family Movies – Disney’s Earth New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • All ages Tween Activities St. George Library 718-442-8560 3:00 pm • Free • Register • Ages 8-12 Cinema Saturdays Stapleton Library

SUNSET FAMILY FESTIVAL Sundays, August 3-31 Wednesdays, August 6-27 South Beach 4-11pm All ages Free www.nycgovparks.org

The Sunset Family Festival is a series of beach and boardwalk events including fireworks, family entertainment, snacks, and vendors.

718-727-0427 3:00 pm • Free • All ages

718-698-2186 10:30 am • Free • All ages

Family Wii Challenge South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:00 pm • Free • All ages

All Join In! Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 11:00 am • Free • Ages 2-4

Knitting Hour South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free • Adults

Baby and Me Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 11:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Tai Chi with Bob Murphy Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art 718-987-3500 4:00 pm • $12/$10 • Adults

Baby Space Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 12:00 pm • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Story Circle: Summers on Staten Island Staten Island Museum 718-727-1135 4:00 pm • Free w/Admission • All ages

Silly Science West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 Freshwater Fishing Clove Lakes Park 212-639-9675 11:00 am • Free • Ages 8+ Kayaking

Kayak Staten Island 12:00 pm • Free All ages Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4/3 All ages Sunset Family Festival South Beach 4:00 pm • Free All ages

MONDAY, AUGUST 11

ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free • Ages 10+ Story Laboratory Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 10:30 am • Free • All ages

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Wildlife Theatre from the Central Park Zoo Willowbrook Park

Picture Book Time/Reading Aloud New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+ Read Aloud Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 4:00 pm • Free • All ages Picture Book Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-8 Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Summer Study Time Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 5:00 pm • Free • All ages Pajama Stories Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 7:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-12

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free • Ages 10+

B BOYS OYS & G GIRLS IRLS 2 2-ADULT -ADULT COMPETITIVE NON COMPETITIVE CLASSES COMPETITIVE AND AND N ON C OMPETITIVE C LASSES

BUILDING BLOCKS MONTESSORI SCHOOL at beautiful Silver Lake

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E V O LU TI O N DANCE COMPANY FAMILY!

Tap p ✰ Ballet ✰ Jazz ✰ Lyrical y ✰ dern/C Co onte em mporary ✰ Pointe Pointe ✰ Modern/Contemporary Ho op p ✰ Salsa Salssa a ✰ Acro Accrro ✰ ZUMBA ZUM MBA BA Hip Hop Offering ffering Classes Classes for for Children Children with with Special Needs Needs ABA ABA CERTIFIED CERTIFIED Special Boys Hip hop per month B oys H ip h op Classes Classes Only Only $35.00 $35.00 p er m onth B oys S alsa C lasses O nly $ 25.00 p er m onth Boys Salsa Classes Only $25.00 per month

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August 5pm-8pm A ugust 8 • 5 pm-8pm August 9am-12pm A ugust 9 • 9 am-12pm August 5pm-8pm A ugust 19 19 • 5 pm-8pm August 20 12pm-2pm A ugust 2 0•1 2pm-2pm August 30 12pm-2pm A ugust 3 0•1 2pm-2pm CALLL & LEARN ABOUT PROMOTIONS: LEARN A BOUT TTHESE HESE P ROMOTIONS: SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER TTUITION UITION FFREE REE HALF OFF OCTOBER HALF O FF O CTOBER TTUITION UITION New discounts.

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2014 Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 718-273-6098 10:00 am • $1 • All ages 2014 Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 718-273-6098 10:00 am • $1 • All ages Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 718-982-6983 10:30 am • Free • All ages Knit and Crochet Club Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 11:00 am • Free • Adults Teen Tech Time South Beach Library

“ALL-AMERICAN BBQ” FUNDRAISER Saturday, August 9

The Conference House 2-6pm All ages $50/$20 718-984-6046 conferencehouse.org

The fundraiser will be a day for delicious food, great music, and great fun! There will also be a door prize.

The rain date will be August 10.

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718-816-5834 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 Kids’ Activities St. George Library 718-442-8560 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 4-7 Science Club New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 6+ Teen Tech Time Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Children’s Read Aloud South Beach Library 718-816-5834 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am Free • Ages 10+ 2014 Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 718-273-6098 10:00 am • $1 All ages

2014 Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 718-273-6098 10:00 am • $1 • All ages

SummerStage Kids Presents: Chris Clark Bicycle Stunt Show Bloomingdale Park 718-967-3542 10:30 am • Free • All ages Weekday Weed Warriors Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 1:30 pm • Free • Register • Ages 13+ Bookcraft Stapleton Library 718-727-0427 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Video Games Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Read Aloud and Craft West New Brighton Library 718-442-1416 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Board Games South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free • All ages Preschool Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Kiddie Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 0-12 Tween Tech Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 7-12 Why Read?

Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 6+

Wildlife Wednesdays: Mammals of CPPSPP The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 10:00 am • Free • Ages 5+

Sunset Family Festival South Beach 4:00 pm • Free • All ages

Summer Fun for the Wee Ones Greenbelt Nature Center 718-351-3450 10:30 am • $8/$6 • Ages 2-4

Teen Advisory Group Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 4:30 pm • Free • Ages 12-18

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Richmondtown Soccer Club is growing stronger every year.

Over 400 children, from ages 3 to 14, think it's the place to be to learn the game of Soccer. Richmondtown Soccer is dedicated to teaching kids about the world's most popular game, with an emphasis on good sportsmanship. Boys and girls from Pre-School to High School play with Richmondtown.

" S oc c e r i s a m a g i c a l g a m e . " - David Beckh am YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

“ W h e r e te a c h i n g an d leading by examp le is th e ONLY way t o co a ch t he ga m e ”

Our Youth Development Academy is for children ages 3 & 4 years old. It's a perfect way to introduce your child to the game of soccer and also other children their own age.

Join us on Saturday mornings at Miller Field where boys and girls learn the sport from the beginning.

YOUTH TEAM REGISTRATION OPEN Our youth teams ages 5 - 14 are always looking for new players.

Our experienced licensed coaches make learning the game fun and enjoyable.

Go to www.richmondtownsoccer.com to register your child for a great learning experience • 917-860-2180 AUGUST 2014

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Summer Evening Dance Series SI Children's Museum 718-273-2060 5:00 pm • Free • All ages Business After Hours: August Richmond County Country Club 718-351-0600 5:30 pm • Adults FrogWatch USA Monthly Monitoring Session High Rock Park 718-667-2165 7:30 pm • Free • Register • Ages 8+

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free • Ages 10+

CHRIS CLARK BICYCLE STUNT SHOW Wednesday, August 13

Bloomingdale Park 10:30-11:30am All ages Free 718-967-3542 www.nycgovparks.org

Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 11:00 am • Free • Register • Ages 1.5-3 Advanced MS Excel 2010 Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 11:00 am • Free • Adults Baby & Me Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 11:00 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Beach Day Craft South Beach Library 718-816-5834 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5+ Reading Aloud w/ Coloring Craft Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 2:00 pm • Free • All ages Science Club St. George Library 718-442-8560 3:00 pm • Free • Register • Ages 6+ Teen Lounge Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 3:30 pm Free • Ages 12-18 Teen Wii Games Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 3:30 pm Free • Ages 13-18 Kiddie Tech Time Mariners Harbor

Over the past decade professional stunt cyclist Chris Clark has competed around the world and entertained thousands. He will share his story of growing up with a passion for cycling and how he used that passion to make friends and stay healthy.

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Library 212-621-0690 4:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Summer Movies South Beach Library 718-816-5834 4:30 pm • Free • All ages Family Film Night: The Odd Life of Timothy Green Huguenot Library 718-984-4636 5:00 pm • Free • All ages

Costume Night at the Library Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 6:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+ 2014 Summer Sunset Concert Series Children's Park and Splaza 6:30 pm • Free • All ages NYC Parks Summer Movie Series: Coraline 3D Macarthur Park 8:00 pm • Free • All ages

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 Freaky Fridays Mariners Harbor Library 212-621-0690 10:00 am • Free • All ages

ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free • Ages 10+ Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Toddler Time Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-5 Toddler Time Tottenville Library 718-984-0945 10:30 am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 10:30 am • Free • Ages 0-5 SummerStage Kids Presents: Mr. Chris’ Musical Experience Bloomingdale Park 718-967-3542 10:30 am • Free • All ages Preschool Story Time Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 11:00 am • Free • Register • Ages 3-5 Kids Tech Time St. George Library 718-442-8560 11:00 am • Free • Ages 6-11

Staten Island Pediatric Dentistry rating 39 Years Celeb ing for Your Childre r a C n of

Deborah Gries, D.M.D. , M.S. Michelle Flanigan, D.M.D. Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Sara Skurnick, D.M.D. Orthodontist Specializing in Dentistry and Orthodontics for Children, Adolescents & Patients with Special Needs

Invisalign Available • Digital X-rays

Created By You PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY STUDIO

ArtKidsClasses: – Fri: 3-4:30pm Adults – Thur: 7-9pm Must Register!

NEW: Candleg Makin

Paint Your OwnPottery or Ceramics

$30 OFF

birthday parties booked by August 31.

Free Studio

(5 or more painters. Call to reserve table.)

www.created-by-you.com 59 New Dorp Plaza North 718-979-1841

J&J Academy

718-698-0280 55 Wyona Ave, S.I. NY 10314

Just bring your little prince or princess and WE will take care of the rest!!!

Saturday & Sunday care available.

Check website for details.

NO REGISTRATION FEE, OR DEPOSITS.

FREE FULL DAY UPK

& EXTENDED DAY AVAILABLE

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK EVENING & SATURDAY HOURS AVAILABLE

195 Bridgetown Street (Corner of Richmond Hill Road)

www.sikidsdentist.com sikidsdentist@gmail.com

Tel: 718-761-7316

• New York State certified teacher, small class ratio, all CPR trained staff • We follow DOE Common Core

• Follow UPK curriculum for 4 years old • Open Mon to Fri 7:00am to 7:00pm • 4000sq. ft of playground • ACD Voucher accepted

Please visit our website: www.jjacademy.org for more information AUGUST 2014

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Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 11:30 am • Free • Ages 3-5 Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4/3 • All ages Book Explorers Reading Group Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 1:00 pm • Free • Grades 2-4 Picture Book Time/Reading Aloud New Dorp Library 718-351-2977 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 3+ Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library

CHINESE RIBBON DANCING

718-727-0427 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Crafternoon Dongan Hills Library 718-351-1444 2:00 pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Open Lab for Teens Port Richmond Library 718-442-0158 2:30 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 Teen’s Wii Challenge South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:00 pm • Free • Ages 12-18 Fun Fridays Great Kills Library 718-984-6670 3:30 pm • Free • Ages 5+ Wii Time South Beach Library 718-816-5834 3:30 pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, August 16 Stapleton Library 3pm Ages 6-12 Free 718-727-0427 www.nypl.org

Come learn the Chinese ribbon dance! Margaret Yuen, Director of the Red Silk Dancers will demonstrate the dance and show you how to wave a long silk ribbon to create rainbows, dragons and waterfalls.

No previous training required and all materials will be provided.

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Board Games St. George Library 718-442-8560 3:30 pm Free • Ages 5+ South Beach: Rides on the Ballfield South Beach 4:00 pm • Free All ages

AUGUST 16

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Photography 101 The Interpretive Center 718-605-3970 10:00 am • Free • All ages Jr. Science Club: FLIGHT Staten Island Museum 718-727-1135 10:00 am • $8/$5 • All ages Conference House Tours The Conference House 718-984-6046 1:00 pm • $4/3 • All ages Family Movies – Transformers Rescue Bots New Dorp Library

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ECOlife Education Camp Program Gateway National Recreation Area 718-354-4606 10:00 am • Free • Ages 10+ 2014 Summer Movie Express UA Staten Island Stadium 16 & RPX 718-273-6098 10:00 am • $1 • All ages

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AUGUST 3 Krystal Lynn Tramutola Joseph Canoro Louis Musto, Jr Chris A. Hernandez Victoria Rose Corriere Victoria Rose Rivoli Katrina Brady Mark Perrini Daniel Wankowicz Anthony Martinez Kristen Jacoby George D’Angelo Jason Flores Alyssa Cashin AUGUST 4 Ashley Wilkinson Johnathan A. Guash Robyn Traina Alyson Schwartz Robert Stevens Alexandra McCormick Erin Savitsky Joseph Puzio Joseph Finazzo Fia Guerriero Shane Desilver Angelina Fonseca Calvin Herft Emily Chertkova AUGUST 5 Christine Obermaier Adam Gandolfo Michelle Alyse Chinnici Gabriella Lubrano Nada Ahmed Jessica Michelle Carandola Madison Elizabeth Marcirak Ryan C. McRoberts Jocelyn Jackson Abigail Guerriero Angelina Guerriero Giavanna Schrecker Emily Portalatin

AUGUST 6 Leanna Rivera Nicholas Ambio Hailey Jana Bischoff Christopher Casaliggi Vincenzo DiSimone Biggins Justin Stetter Ryan Casey Eric Portalatin Angel Pagan Jr. Liam Intoci Nicholas Bourekas Rachel Bourekas Madison Cirelli

AUGUST 8 Paul Joseph Seblano Nicholas Contrada Christina Lorenz William Ryan Wood Michael Grassi Joseph Philip Ardolino Michelle Pugliese Sophia Blunk Annie Sebastiano Larry Merrill Gianna Martinez Stephen Montano Marco Cucchia AUGUST 9 Mikey Hess, Jr. Meghan Sullivan Meredity Marsini Victoria Carney Kaitlyn Hilton Samantha Rodriguez Samantha Armstrong Joshua-Ted Agustin Irima Ajang Kaitlyn Diaz AUGUST 10 Ryan Hightower Michael Phraner Alyssa Ewert Antonio Rick Virella Charles Angelo Virella Kaylee Rose Ettinger Lucy Clementoni Alexia Adragna Nicholas Weinman Peter Helfman Thellenza Neziri Nicholas Palmer Emily Nicholson Michael Cosentino Flanza Neziri Morgan Pastoriza-Webster AUGUST 11 Michael V. Magliocca Kenneth Sclafani Chelsea E. Vera Amanda Craven

Anthony Monaco Emma Grace DeMuro Sana Ahmed Brandon Tang Cindy Resnick Chloe DiGiacomo Madison Smith Gavin Grassi Dominic Joseph Homan Noah Pantoja AUGUST 12 Dayna Spordone Robert Rastetter Anthony Taccetta Nichole Diane Giglio Damian Murphy Miriam Alyssa Perez Alexandria R. Garcia Louis Marretta Marco Antonio Gomez Aryana Montano Mary Spurrell Judy Jordan AUGUST 13 Andrea Rose Schiano Steven Nieves Alexandra Armao Steven Griffin Marisa Nicole Russo Christoper D. DiGregorio Aleksandra Rzonca Victoria Hughes Branyon Rodriguez Olivia Ducalo AUGUST 14 Ashley Journeay Matthew J Kleinstein Dayna Haylee Kleinstein Nicholas Bernstein Amanda Torres Daniel Jones Erin Cameron Emily Anne Greenfield Katelin Teresa Gambale Nicole Yuka Quinn Julianna Taromina Kymani Ebanks Jason Lanazzi Rhondell Madden AUGUST 15 Joseph Ruggiero John Joseph Morlano Christoper Shagan Cody Leanza John Kurulgan Eric Fomichev Joseph Anthony Cristiano Daniel Cuenca William Soren Nicolette Mauriello John Sangiorgio Angela Barberie AUGUST 16 Kyle MacDonald Adriana Fatto Alyssa Parham Alexis Parham Kayla Dharmaalan Emily Rodriguez Adriana Fatto Nicole Przybyszewski

Vincent Kraker AUGUST 17 Amber Wyatte Samantha Schwartz Grace Varriano Chelsea Restrepo Katie Delikat Jack Pranci Faith Gasparik Veronica Hansen AUGUST 18 Matthew Arciero Celina Hynes Victoria Pompa Gabriella Vinci Samantha Friedman Dominic Cenatiempo Kelley Korenski Clara Page Gambale Anthony Cardinale Tyler Castagliola Kaitlyn Zhurov Vincent Torre Anthony DeSimone Jackson Guyon AUGUST 19 Alicia Rebelo Anthony Kadziela Matthew T. Yarmolinsky Mariah Angelika Scafidi Nelson Archibald Victoria Van Name Anthony Paino Fallon Lombardo Arianna Ramirez AUGUST 20 Michael Thomas Justin Cohen Matthew John Velez Austin R.L. Fasano Leah N. Cruz Victoria Gullo Vincent Gullo Imani Ebanks AUGUST 21 Alyssa Adzemovic Paul DiVilio Amanda Thompson Casseem Collis Caitlin Gleavy Kayla Hall Risa Jo Sang Courtney Anglieri Aiden Ng Gia Squarciafico Brendan Lyons AUGUST 22 Kim Engel James Marino Matthew J. Melfi Devon Shea Louis LaRosa August Engel Daniella Cardinale Kaliee Villiarola Nicholas Tortora Lauren Stillman Brianna Bunay Giuliana Colon Arianna Lynn Todoro

AUGUST 23 Matthew Acevedo Chris Cocolicchio Tyler Bauzyk Amara Symone Thomas Elijah Mendoza Thomas Gabriel Carchietta Gabriella Muschello Christina Mezzadri AUGUST 24 Thomas Carbonaro Ariel Santiago Alexa Antonelli Brenna Rose Dominick S. DiGregorio Xhuljeta-Julie Moshkulli Kristen Jefarijian Alexa Portney Riley O’Brien Louis Martinez Kristen Piscitelli Anthony Barry Maya George Ibrahim Qureshi AUGUST 25 Laura Harding Steven Avery Ramos Frankie Zingaropoli Bethany McGlyn Kayla Marie Festa Liliana Maldonado Adriana Desposito Vanujan Dharmaalan Vanessa V. Vasqez Mireigha M. Vasquez Perparim Neziri Alessia DiDonna David Zapata Rimi Neziri Ileesha Wijayaratna AUGUST 26 Matthew Gutkes Gabrielle Mary Grieco Kaitlyn Rose O’Connor Joseph Delaney Kristen N. Avallone Andrea DiBenedetto Marquise Hyman Loai Hamdallah Julia Hafizi Eddie Finn

Riley O’Brien Gavin Levine Arianna Velez Alex Castro Christian Kelly Flamur Budzaku AUGUST 29 Vincent Conti Gianna A. Granato Samantha Goon Briana Maruffi Michael Mancuso James Armstrong Gianna Elizabeth Marani Jayden Rodriguez Kristi Deljudice Terrance Graham Jr. John Edward Sciarrino Vincent Vicinanza Giavonna Decicco AUGUST 30 Matthew J. Lorenzo Monique Yatwa Paul Brennan Susan Peters Tamara Lechner Taylor M. Montalto Jordan Isiah Wyke Sean Andrew Keane Gabriella Nicole Glorioso Angela Gottlieb Sienna Selvitella Andrew Perez Anthony Navarrete AUGUST 31 Maureen Gorman Michael Gennaro Vincent Gennaro Alexandra Bannon Chris Messina John Maruffi Noah Lau Daniel J. Crawford Krista Schacht Justin Fago Michael Bonilla Elizabeth Safir Ponton Vita Stabile Victoria Mazell Hector Guzman Lucas Reich John Paul Buccheri Jaiden Brown

AUGUST 27 Patrick Bowen Tracey Beth Sanchez Steven Carlone Stephen Sanicola Nicholas Alessi Sabrina Riz Wong Jason Fieros Lauren Casella Christopher Damiano Gabriella Nicholasi Dawnie Fox Rocco Lauria Hailey Sarah Walsh AUGUST 28 Kim Casale Adrianna Parello Michael Moreno Nkiruka Ague Caitlyn Moulton

Birthday Club members are entitled to receive

10 FREE TOKENS AT FUNSTATION Funstation is located on 3555 Victory Boulevard • 718.370.0077 Good only for birthday club members on this list. Not to be combined with any other offers. Offer valid on child’s birthday only.

FAMILY NEEDS Classifieds

Piano Lessons with Suzanne Odessa • All Levels • All Ages • Personalized Instruction

Ms. H.’s Place Small Group Tutoring & Enrichment

Grades 2-5 1-3 Students Per Class

$25

917.797.9681 347.466.5953 musik2kids@aol.com

Believe + Succeed LLC

Executive Function Deficits & Time Management Skills

PAULINE SCANLON LEARNING COACH

917.364.1644 • LDCSINY@gmail.com

Per Hour

917.923.9044

151 Woolley Ave • Entrance on Garrison Ave

www.mshsplace.com

Tots “R” Us Daycare, Inc.

Tutoring By Christine

6 WEEKS–12 YEARS • EARLY PRE-SCHOOL CURRICULUM OPEN 6AM-6PM (EXTENDED HOURS AVAILABLE) • Free Breakfast, Lunch & Supper • Over Nights & Weekends • Hablamos Espanol • Summer Camp & Recreational Activities • NYS Licensed, ACD & HRA Accepted

TACHS - 100% SUCCESS RATE High number of scholarships offered to students from our program SHSAT • SAT • ELA/MATH Tutoring

Accepting Admission at our Newest Location–Call for Info!

LOCATIONS LOCATED OFF AVE, NEAR PS 22 718-954-4108 5FOREST

Email: totsrusdaycare@hotmail.com

Is your child struggling with reading, spelling, writing or comprehension?

PSYCHOTHERAPIST & BEREAVEMENT SPECIALIST

COMMON CORE STANDARDS WILSON READING PROGRAM MULTI-SENSORY APPROACH ORTON-GILLINGHAM METHODOLOGY

Carol: 347-215-2417

Treating Adults, Teens, Children & Families for Over 20 Years Evening and Weekend Hours

“Help Bring Your Child’s Education to the Next Level”

ADVANCED TUTORING All Grades & Subjects K-12 NYS CERTIFIED TEACHERS READY TO WORK WITH YOUR CHILD

C: 718-755-3025

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917.748.9089 christine@tutoringbychristine.com

www.tutoringbychristine.com

KAREN L. GOLDMAN, MA, LMHC-BC

By Appointment Only • 1076 Forest Ave 347-850-2322 karengoldmansitherapy.com kl.goldman@yahoo.com NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor

www.carolvisoky.com

Private and Small Group Tutoring

Staten Island Family Music

Certified Private Tutor Dyslexic and Non-Dyslexic

Affordable private & small group instruction offered by certified, experienced teachers.

The premier music enrichment program for babies, toddlers, 3, 4 & 5 year olds and their grown-ups!

3 convenient locations.

Morning, afternoon & weekend classes.

www.SIFamilyMusic.com 718.207.1128 Mary Lee Aloia, Director

INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING? CALL TODAY! 718.761.4800 x7139

25 years of proven results!

ADVERTISER INDEX A Taste of Honey ..................................24

Hampton Inn ........................................87

SI Braces ................................................21

Academic Advantage ......................55

High Hopes............................................40

SI Community Charter School ..........81

All American Amusement..................91

Holy Child Pre-K....................................71

SI Dental Care ......................................89

American Karate ................................48

Hugs and Kiddies ..............................44

SI Mental Health Society ....................49

Art Lab....................................................73

Hylan Daycare ....................................83

SI Montessori School ..........................48

Athletic Edge ..........................................5

Inspirations in Dance ..........................71

SI Pediatric Dentistry ..........................77

Bario’s Pizzeria ......................................12

J+J Academy ......................................77

SI Pee Wee Football ............................83

Big Bird’s Playhouse ............................42

JCC Early Childhood Center ............10

SI Skating Pavilion ..............................14

Bricks 4 Kidz ..........................................42

Jenkinson’s/Casino Pier ....................47

SI Universit Medical Center ................35

Brienza’s Academic Advantage ......71

Kids ‘N Shape........................................27

SI Yankees..............................................22

Brighton Ballet Theatre........................24

Kids Dental ............................................69

Shape Up NYC ....................................52

Building Blocks Montessori ................73

Kidz Lounge ..........................................45

Silhouette Dance Center....................44

Casa Belvedere ..................................98

Kumon of Charleston & Silverlake....26

Small World Dental ..............................33

Center Stage Dance Co. ..................55

LA Dance ..............................................15

Small World Preschool ........................36

Children at Play....................................69

Master Curry Karate..............................7

South Shore Toddler Academy ........83

CJ’s Boardwalk ....................................36

Mathnasium ........................................57

Spa Di Da ..............................................26

Congregation B’Nai Jeshurun ..........85

Melissa’s Dance Workshop................83

St. George Theatre..............Back Cover

Costanzo’s Martial Arts ......................46

Mini World Preschool ..........................37

St. John Villa Academy ......................79

Created By You ....................................77

Miss Jessica’s Jamz..............................38

St. John’s Lutheran School..................57

Dance Dance Dance Ltd. ................11

New Dorp Christian Academy ........79

St. Joseph by the Sea..........................25

Dance Xpress ......................................64

New Dorp Moravian Church ..........64

St. Joseph Hill Academy ....................83

Dance Sensations................................56

NYC Lunch Program ............................3

St. Paul’s School of Nursing ................67

Dea Music & Art School......................16

Oakdale Academy ............................69

St. Teresa School ..................................38

Dr. Michael D’Anna ..............................6

Oakwood Heights................................55

Sunny Days ..........................................62

Dr. Michael Di Simone ......................55

Once Upon A Child ............................41

The Max Challenge ............................31

Dr. Michelle Giumenta ......................40

Our Lady Star of the Sea ..................62

The Sunnyside School ........................56

Dr. Phyllis Merlino..................................49

Parent to Parent ..................................67

The Village Preschool ........................45

Eden II ......................................................8

Party Jam Party Centers ....................29

Tiger Schulman ..................................13

EJ Michaels ..........................................24

Party Jungle ..........................................81

Total Dental Care ................................79

Eltingville Lutheran School ................67

Pinot’s Palette ......................................23

Triple Essence Dance..........................25

Evolution Dance ..................................73

Pole Position ........................................32

Triple Threat Theatre ............................39

Exposure Dance ..................................37

Rab’s Country Lanes ..........................19

Victory Gymnastics ............................75

Fastbreak BAsketball ..........................63

Richmond County Savings Bank ......2

Volunteers of America ........................42

FasTracKids ..............................................9

Richmond Hill Children’s Center ......39

Wagner College External ..................37

Fidelis ......................................................59

Richmond University Med. Ctr. ..........18

William Leinenger, PC ........................85

Francis School ......................................32

Richmondtown Soccer ......................75

Wizard of Art ..........................................85

Gigante Dance Center ......................17

Rise Dance ............................................39

Words ‘N Motion ..................................39

Gingerbread Learning Center..........99

Showplace Entertainment ................43

Zion Lutheran Preschol........................37

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FAMILY NEEDS Professional Directory ADVOCACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS Consider this: Is your IEP correct?

Are the Goals and Objectives realistic?

Are you getting the maximum services?

For a free consultation and document review call 917.520.4187 Seymour S. Burack Advocate/ School Psychologist

DIVORCE

COUNSELING SERVICES

ATTORNEY

Family Court • Child Custody Spousal & Child Support Domestic Violence • Adoptions Name Changes • Annulments Separation Agreements Free Initial Consultation for Divorce Actions 24 Kurt T. Richards, P.C.

Hour Phone Service

Attorney at Law

www.krichardspc.com 718.720.1000

1200 South Ave, Ste 201 • SI, NY

THE THERAPY ZONE Licensed Clinical Social Services, PLLC Angela Mullane, LCSW 917.974.1519 • 3930 Richmond Ave In Eltingville Across From The YMCA

COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Social Skills Training, OCD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learn Coping Strategies, Relaxation & Calming Techniques, Private Insurance, CPSE and RSA

COUNSELING SERVICES

RETREATS IN NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY

KAREN L. GOLDMAN

Bea Fulciniti MSEd, MSSpecEd, PhD Retired School Psychologist Deborah White, RN MS HNC Board Certified Holistic Nurse

917-932-3083 • www.twoangelshealing.com PSYCHOLOGIST

ORTHODONTICS

David Lerman Psy.D

ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST, P.C. Dr. Michael Donato, Jr.

NY/NJ CERTIFIED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST NYS LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST

Individual / Family Therapy Psychoeducational Evaluations School Consultation Autism Program Case-manager Tel: 917.783.5378 Fax: 718.494.2352 Email: Dr.lerman@gmail.com

Let Dr. Donato and his staff treat you to a quality orthodontic experience in a warm, caring & attentive setting.

Children • Adults • Invisalign™

(718)987-7688 199 Clarke Avenue Richmondtown

27 Washington Avenue (Side Entrance) Staten Island, NY 10314

www.straightteeth.net

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Kim Williams-Jenkins LCSW-R, MSEd, CRC, CASAC Culturally Competent Compassionate Counseling • Advanced Integrative Therapy • Indiv/Couples/Family • Special Needs/Identity/Self Esteem • Work & Educational Issues/ Abuse-Recovery • Autism/Aspergers SOME CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED

2504 Richmond Road • 10306

917-613-4009

ART THERAPY Stephanie Socolick, ATR-BC, LCAT NYS Licensed, Board Certified Art Therapist Improves coping and communication skills in an engaging and supportive environment.

Psychotherapy and Art Therapy for ADULTS TOO!

COUNSELING / COACHING 2, 3 OR 4 DAY RETREATS FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES OR PARENTS One person, couple or family at a time Integrative Approach Identify core issues, Gain positive communication skills, Create harmonious resolutions

Working with children ages 3 & up with Anxiety

NYS Licensed Psychotherapist Bereavement Specialist

PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

MA, LMHC-BC

For Individuals, Groups, Adults and Children • Play & Art Therapy • Anxiety • Grief & Loss Issues • Relationship Issues • Depression • School/Career Issues

1076 Forest Ave • S.I. 347-850-2322

EVALUATIONS INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SESSIONS GROUP MOTOR CLASSES MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM Most Insurance Accepted Most Major Credit Cards Accepted

718.317.7030 3710 Richmond Ave

By Appointment • Day & Evening Hours

www.starspediatrictherapy.com

ORTHODONTICS

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

DIANE MILIO, L.C.S.W. PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Salvatore R. Indelicato, D.M.D. Specialist in Orthodontics

GENTLE, PERSONAL, QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS 444 Huguenot Avenue • SI, NY 10312

(718) 967-5213

Member American Association of Orthodontists

Specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families Over 25 Years Experience Most Insurance Accepted Evening & Saturday Appointments Available

718.317.5782 47 Lucy Loop • SI, NY 10312

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

DOE APPROVED TO PROVIDE MONO AND BILINGUAL SERVICES FOR PRE-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.

Speech and Language Pathology Practice Serving You and Your Children

Autistic Spectrum Disorders, PDD, Craniofacial Differences, Fluency Disorders, Apraxia of Speech, “Late Talkers,” Hearing Impairments & Phonological / Articulation Disorders 347.640.4SLP (4757) • 188 Hylan Blvd • 10305 www.bbslp.org • Email: info@bbslp.org

Most Insurances Accepted

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

SPEECH PATHOLOGY 718-967-0359 • 3767 Richmond Ave www.brightstartspeech.com brightstart@si.rr.com

Sandra Mazzucco M.A., C.C.C.-SLP

NYS LICENSED SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

• Private practice with energetic & talented Speech Language Pathologists • Extensive experience Now • Full range of services Offering (diagnostics & evaluations) Homecare • Occupational Therapy • NYS & ASHA Certified

Evaluations & Therapeutic Intervention for Children & Adults

• ASHA Certified • New South Shore Location: 465 Belfield Ave • Annadale Town North Shore: 1076 Forest Ave

718-815-6024

Speech & Language Pathology, P.C.

WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR INSURANCE PLANS. FREE CONSULTATIONS.

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

718-447-5501

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Public Speaking Improvement, Accent Reduction, Corporate Speech Pathology & Lecturing

718-608-1508

southshorespeechtherapy.com 520B Bloomingdale Rd SI, NY 10309 415 Route 34, Suite 218 Colts Neck, N.J. 07722

QUALITY CARE SPEECH CENTER, INC.

Speech Language Pathology PC

1076 FOREST AVE. (corner of Manor Rd.)

EVALUATION & TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC SPEECH & LANGUAGE, FINE & GROSS MOTOR DELAYS & DISORDERS • Department of Education CPSE & CSE Tertiary Designation • Most Insurance Accepted • Homecare and School Services Offered

SPEECH, OT/PT

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

CLAIRE GUTTSMAN M.A., C.C.C. - SLP

Certified professional, providing quality evaluations and treatment of adults and children for over 35 years.

• Multi-Lingual Therapists • NYC Dept of Ed Contracted Agency for Preschool & School Age Children

SPEECH & OT

• Diagnosis & treatment of infants, toddlers, adults • Autism, learning and communication disabilities • Articulation, impaired language, stuttering or lisps • All major credit cards and insurances

NYS Licensed Speech Pathologists, Occupational & Physical Therapists Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Speech, Language, Feeding, Oral, Fine & Gross Motor Disorders, P.R.O.M.P.T., Russian Bilingual Services, State of the Art Sensory Gym Dept of Ed Provider (CPSE & RSA) Top of Tertiary Tier Designation

PreCare, SLP, PC • Radmila Gurevich, MA, CCC-SLP

718.605.4301

WWW.SLPMD.COM

3767 Hylan Blvd (Great Kills) Randi Pino M.A., CCC-SLP/TSHH, Director

718.259.4001 • 1829 Richmond Rd

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

www.qualitycarespeech.com

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

FIND THE FUN IN FEEDING is a twelve-week feeding program, utilizing the SOS Approach to Feeding. It utilizes a non-invasive developmental model, that teaches your child how to interact, tolerate and eat a variety of foods in a non-stressful, supportive environment. Parent/caregiver training is a key part of this program to foster success at home.

A multidisciplinary approach is also utilized, incorporating the expertise of a feeding therapist, an occupational therapist, a nutritionist, a pediatrician or any relevant professional working with your child.

www.pediatricandadultspeech.com LISA JIANNETTO, MA, CCC-SLP, DIRECTOR

718.356.6604 • 4056 Amboy Rd • 10308

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY ASSOCIATES OF STATEN ISLAND, PLLC PROMPT TRAINED THERAPISTS SOS FEEDING APPROACH ORTON-GILLINGHAM & WILSON TRAINED THERAPISTS EAROBICS

Individualized and Customized: Language Enhancement Programs, Auditory Training Programs, Fluency Enhancement Programs, Oral-Sensory-Motor Plans, Voice Treatment Programs, Accent Reduction Programs, Feeding Treatment Plans, Pediatric & Adult Clients We welcome NYC DOE clients, and we are now an associate of The Perfect Playground for all CSE cases.

www.pediatricandadultspeech.com NEW LISA JIANNETTO, MA, CCC-SLP, DIRECTOR LOCATION 718.356.6604 • 4056 Amboy Rd • 10308

25 YEARS OF PROVEN RESULTS!

718-761-4800 x7139

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Classroom Based Programs With ABA Instruction for 2-3 years olds (limited space)

Re-Opening North Gannon Ave in September 2014

New: Day Care Class for 3 year olds

As per Section 4410 of Article 89 of the Education Law

• Group or Individual Curriculums at Your Home, Preschool or our Center.

• Diagnostic Evaluations and Therapy by Licensed Certified Professionals. Placement determined by NYC CPSE. • NYS Approved Preschool Evaluation Site.

• FREE TUITION AND TRANSPORTATION* * For all eligibile children. Funding provided through state and local agencies. Parent may transport for reimbursement.

• Developmental Areas: Behavior and Socialization, Cognitive Development, Speech and Language Hearing Loss, Physical and Occupational Therapy.

• Three Convenient Staten Island Locations.

• Call or Visit our School & Pick Up a Free Brochure.

• For Information Concerning the Early Intervention Program Call 311.

WWW.GINGERBREADLCTR.COM ~Equal Opportunity Employer~

Ages 0-5 Programs Available 718 80 Woodrow Rd • 471 North Gannon Ave • 144 Bloomingdale Rd E-Mail: GingerbreadLearn@aol.com

5 Days - Full Day/Half Day

Not responsible for any typographical errors.

Extended Daycare Hours 7am-7pm Available AUGUST 2014

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