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Playing Around
EA Games is proud to present three brandnew titles for young players. Exclusively for the Kindle Fire are exciting and educational releases such as Word Smack and Boggle. And the classic board game Monopoly comes alive on screen for the iPad and iPhone. All three new games are available now. Find out more at www.ea.com.
Attack Your Chores
Getting your kids to do household chores just got a lot more fun thanks to ChoreMonster. The web/mobile app that has already helped families complete one million chores turns being responsible around the house into a game that includes earning points and collecting interactive monsters. Download ChoreMonster from an app store or at www.choremonster.com.
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Memories of your favorite family moments and summer vacations will never get lost again. Tweekaboo is an innovative new family app that makes it easy to capture special moments anytime and anywhere. Families can record on the go, share privately, track milestones, and so much more. Find out for yourself at www.tweekaboo.com.
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Based on the DreamWorks animated feature Turbo: Super Stunt Squad from D3 Publisher is a high-velocity racing game for all ages. Players jump, flip, and power up their favorite characters to win the ultimate race in the largerthan-life world of Turbo. The fastpaced new release is available now for the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360 game systems.
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This summer’s popular family comedy goes from the big screen to the video screen in The Smurfs 2! Available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, and Nintendo DS, the new game allows players to travel from Smurf Village to Paris to rescue Smurfette from the clutches of the evil wizard Gargamel. Pick up your copy in stores and online today.
Exploring Friendship
Kids learn what it means to be a true pal in Bink & Gollie and More Stories About Friendship. Available for purchase now, the Storybook Treasures DVD offers an all-new compilation of tales featuring Bink and Gollie, two very different girls who are the best of friends. For more information on this title or any other Scholastic Storybook Treasures release, visit www.newkideo.com.
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Disney Junior’s hit animated TV series about a nurturing 6-year-old girl offers up a delightful DVD in Doc McStuffins: Time For Your CheckUp. The perfect addition to your family viewing collection includes five feel-good episodes and a free growth chart. Bring Doc, Stuffy, Lambie, and the rest of their friends home on DVD today.
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Discover an amazing 3D animated experience in Cartoon Universe. Players can create their characters and experience adventures in distinct worlds, including Looney Tunes Island, which is based on Cartoon Network’s popular animated series, The Looney Tunes Show. Rated E for Everyone, the game may be played at www.cartoonuniverse.com.
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Teenager Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, continues the epic journey to fulfill his destiny in Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (20th Century Fox). The sequel to 2010’s Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief follows Percy and his friends on a quest to retrieve the legendary Golden Fleece. The adventure begins on August 7. Donald McDermott is the managing editor.
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Through August 24, there are events planned as part of Harlem Week that celebrate the people, culture and vibrancy of this Manhattan neighborhood. On August 10, head to West 152nd Street between Amsterdam and St. Nicholas avenues from noon to 7pm for a Family Festival. Presented by the Dance Theatre of Harlem, the event features performances and local vendors. More information is available at www.dancetheatreofharlem.org.
Collina Italiana’s second summer camp session is still open! Running August 12-30, the program enables kids to enjoy Italian culture and language without having to leave the city. Have plans for the end of summer? The fall session kicks off August 28, and registration is still open. The school is located at 1556 3rd Ave. Call (212)427-7770, or visit www.collinaitaliana.com for details.
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The Museum of Biblical Art hosts a family program on August 3 that introduces families with children ages 4-12 to biblically themed artwork. From 11am to noon, families enjoy interactive tours and art workshops at the 1865 Broadway location. Information on this and other programs is available at www.mobia.org.
The Story Pirates are coming ashore to Pier 25 at North Moore Street on August 12. The teaching artists lead an interactive show, seeking inspiration and ideas directly from the audience. Enjoy the singing and dancing that kicks off at 6:30pm. Learn more about the performers at www.storypirates.org.
The American Museum of Natural History takes guests on a ride of epic proportions with Journey to the Stars Space Show. Narrated by Academy Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg, the show features pictures from telescopes in space alongside never-before-seen visualizations to bring a dazzling view to kids and adults alike. The museum is located at Central Park West at 79th Street. Find more information on programming at www.amnh.org.
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150 Years In the Making Head to Governors Island on August 10 and 11 for Civil War Heritage Weekend. From 10am6pm both days, families enjoy living historians who offer a glimpse of Civil War life as a solider with musket and cannon firing demonstrations. Questions? Visit www.govisland.com.
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Kids Korner Preschool offers nursery and pre-k programs at its 247 W. 24th St. location. Applications for the 2014-2015 school year are now being accepted. If you apply before September 1, the application fee is waived. The offer is valid only to new applicants. Open House tours begin in October. Check out www.thekidskornerpreschool.com.
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The Brooklyn-based rockers of the Suzi Shelton Band make their return to Madison Square Park on August 6. From 10:30am to 11:30am, enjoy kid-friendly performances of brand-new songs along with classic family favorites. Find out more at www.madisonsquarepark.org.
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Responsible. As child education theorists might agree, children need the opportunity to learn things on their own. By having a family pet, your children can be encouraged to love and care for them, leading them to understand the importance of nature and the responsibility of life. Being given the opportunity to show responsible decision making can help youngsters not only understand the responsibility of life, but also develop skills that will teach them accountability and respect for animals.
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fects behavior toward others and the quality of social relationships, especially into kids’ future years. Young children are not cognitively able to experience empathy but an early development of empathy can help a child grow into a compassionate adult. In the article Children and their Pets: Exploring the relationships between pet ownership, pet attitudes, attachment to pets and empathy, Joanne M. Williams and her colleagues say that pet ownership offers children the opportunity to engage in nurturing and caring behavior toward another living creature. This is likely support the development of empathy. Giving your children an opportunity to care for an animal (with your help, of course) teaches them the importance of responsibility and allows them to learn compassion, care and kindness toward living creatures.
Physical activity. In today’s society, there is an overwhelming number of children who are not as physically active as they should be. Owning a dog, for example, can encourage children to go outside and play. Throwing a ball and chasing a romping pet around the backyard can truly lead, even in a small way, to a more active lifestyle. Studies of physical activity and exposure that goes into famparentguidenews.com
ily pets and the positive effects it can have on children have been an eye opener to those looking for the positive effects of owning animals. For example, in Pets and Children, Judith J. Becerra, she concludes that “having a pet can lower high blood pressure, prevent heart disease and reduce depression. By exposing children to germs, pets may help build children’s immune systems�. Another concern is that of allergies in childhood. The study Clinical & Experimental Allergy by Lodge, C. J., and his colleagues shows that children who are raised around pets to the age of 12 have had decreased or had no effect on allergic disease.
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Comforted. It’s important for parents to make sure children feel safe and comforted. Pets can offer the aforementioned and foster the experience of bonding. Moreover, developing a bond with a pet can teach children the importance of love, compassion and friendship. With a simple cuddle of a bunny can change a child’s mood from tears to giggles and smiles. A lick on the cheek from a furry friend can turn a frown into a broad grin. From early childhood to adulthood, these levels of emotional support from a pet can lead to better overall mental and physical health. These are the same reasons therapeutic animals are used in school settings, hospitals and nursing homes.
now that you’ve seen some of the positive reasons to own a family pet, you hopefully know all the reasons that “Yes� is the right answer to, “Pretty please may we get a puppy?!� Kira Hayes is a mom or two and studies psychology full-time at National University. Her pet family has always been large and currently consists of a Friesian Sport horse, an Australian Shepherd, a Golden Retriever puppy and a 2-year-old rabbit. She volunteers her time at animal shelters, veterinarian offices, horse farms and special needs animal farms. She can be contacted at kira.hayes@gmail.com.
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How did we get here? Simply put, children have become removed from the source of their food. Do apples, carrots, and ground beef magically appear on supermarket shelves? Where does the food we eat come from, and is it really food? When your child eats something, does he understand that it originally came out of the ground from a seed, or that it was recently a living, breathing animal? Processed food in a wrapper or bag that has been highly altered and processed for taste is not healthy food! When we eat processed, alternative foods comprised of sugars, salts, and fats, we crave more. That’s how the fast food industry and junk food manufacturers get rich and our kids get sick. By consuming cheap fare that is highly addictive and genetically modified, our bodies begin to deteriorate. Even worse, our kids now expect food to be incredibly salty (think pre-packaged lunches) or incredibly sweet. So when you try to give them an apple or carrot, they think it tastes “blah.” Some children don’t even know what real food tastes like anymore.
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When it comes to guiding children along a path of healthy eating, American parents face a remarkable challenge. From genetically modified foods and artificial sugars to toxic additives like MSG, food coloring, and cheap substitutes like high fructose corn syrup, harmful ingredients may be present at practically every meal. Most parents don’t realize the Gabrielle Welch, NC, CHHC, is a mom activist, public speakeffects of toxic eating until their kids are sick, build allerer, and author of Pizza Trap: Every Mom’s Guide to Breakgies, or are malnourished. Fake foods have become the new ing Children’s Dangerous Food Addictions, Ending Mealtime normal, and I like to put them in three categories. Battles and Building Healthy Habits for Life (Welch Wellwww.parentguidenews.com • 212-213-8840 1. Tricksters: aspartame, MSG, and parabens. Such subness). She has a nutritional stitutes or chemicals trick the body into wanting more food. practice where she helps busy moms keep their kids away from 2. Fakers: artificial food dyes, BHT, and nitrates. These junk food and makes healthy eatmake you think that the food you are eating is something it’s ing easy and convenient. Welch’s not. Manufacturers make them look pretty and they last lonpassion is to empower moms ger on the shelf, but at a serious price to your child’s health. with the knowledge to make 3. Swindlers: high fructose corn syrup and partially better choices when it comes to hydrogenated oils. These cheap substitutes are used by big cooking, buying groceries, and food companies to save money. They can cause weight gain eating on the go. Learn more at by tricking your body into consuming more. www.welchwellness.com.
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Have you signed up your child in a martial arts class? They are extremely popular and amazing for self-confidence and discipline. Of course, enrolled students learn how to defend against a punch or a kick. However, the reality is that a perpetrator isn’t likely going to punch or kick your child. The attacker will probably grab children by the arm or cover their mouths. Further, kids can be tricked into unsafe situations by simply having a conversation. One of the easiest conversation starters can occur when your child’s name is printed on his shirt, backpack, lunch box, jewelry, or other accessory. If a unbeknownst attacker calls out to your child by his name, your son would probably engage with the stranger. We teach our kids not to be rude, but they should know there are times when it’s okay to be distant. For a safer and more creative alternative, make stickers with your child’s favorite cartoon character or a picture of a pet. This way, his belongings have something that is specific to him. Tell his teacher or daycare professional that this is how you would like to identify your child. We are all familiar with the term “stranger danger.” It’s scary to say it, yet kids hear it all the time. Wouldn’t it be helpful to talk to them about a safe list? When you make a safe list for your child, you’ll want to involve him. Pick five to seven people at most to put on the list. It could include a grandparent, an aunt, an older sibling, etc. Once you have identified who will be on the list, test your child’s knowledge of each person. Make a game out of it. Ask your child questions that will help him to identify the people on the safe list: What color car does Uncle
Mike drive? Do you know how to spell Pastor Joe’s first and last name? Do you know Aunt Barbara’s cell phone number? Instead of children viewing everyone as a potential threat, kids can look to those they know and trust. Let them know if anyone other than the people on their safe list tries to pick them up or take them somewhere that it’s wrong. Let them know you would never send a stranger to get them, only someone on their list. You can also apply these same techniques to when the kids are home alone. If the phone rings and they don’t recognize the name and number on the caller ID, don’t allow them to answer. This should also be the case if someone comes to the front door. If you are not expecting anyone, and the kids can see the person at the door is someone they don’t know, never allow them to answer or open it. You don’t want anyone to know they are home alone. One of the simplest things you can teach your child is personal space. We all have a comfort zone. If someone approaches you or your child, making you feel uncomfortable, put your hand up toward the approaching person’s eye level and say something like, “What do you want?” or, “Please stop, you’re making me uncomfortable.” You get the idea. This tells the potential intruder that you and your child are not easy targets. Without saying a word, it also alerts people around you that you are uncomfortable. Most likely, someone will call 911 to say there could be a potential problem. This is a great technique for kids to use since they already raise their hands in school all the time! Have some fun and practice with them. It could just save a life.
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he age-old debate of hands-on versus hands-off parenting hit new levels with the emergence of Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (Penguin Books) and Pamela Druckerman’s Bringing Up Bébé (Penguin Press HC). Tiger mom and laissez-faire parenting styles do carry both positive and negative effects for children, and both approaches need to be blended in order to parent children to their best potential. We have all heard stories about the extreme tiger moms— their children come home from school with a 99/100 on an exam and are punished for not receiving a perfect score. This type of parenting may breed anxiety in children, and they tend to struggle massively with decision making and self-esteem. When parents are constantly telling children what to do and not to do, their independence and decision-making skills become stunted as it is not necessary for them to think for themselves. Tiger parents tend to think that they are building their children’s self-esteem by constantly pushing them to be perfect. However, they are actually depleting their confidence by constantly reiterating to their children that they are not good enough. Although children of this extreme parenting style do feel supported by their overly involved parents, I would personally advise against this parenting style. Tiger-parented children base their qualities and traits on externals, like how smart they are or how they excel at a particular sport. Should they fail, even slightly, they will completely internalize their feelings and 16IR_Aug I parentguide News I August 2013
emotions and become closed off. On the other extreme, parents who utilize the French style raise more independent children than their tiger counterparts. But children raised under this style tend to rely heavily on learning themselves, rather than being taught right from wrong by their parents. These laissez-faire parents may have an unrealistic view of what children can accomplish at a young age. Their children may not get enough of the tools or structure they need in order to effectively develop life skills. I also wouldn’t recommend the “Bébé-style” of parenting. Children need limits and structure in order to grow and function in society. Parents need to be involved in teaching their children in order for them to learn to solve problems in an effective way. An ideal style is blending both the tiger and laissez-faire parenting approaches. With this combination, parents partner with their children and teach them the skills they need, but they don’t micromanage them or take a hands-off mentality. Both extremes are not intuitive to the success and growth of a healthy child. It is important to provide structure for children while allowing them to experience their own consequences. I have seen that many baby-boomer parents who grew up in a laissez-faire environment have now turned into tiger parents with their own children as they feel the need to be overly involved. I find that the most beneficial way for parents to teach children parentguidenews.com
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Chabad Preschool at Beekman Place 336 E. 53rd St., NYC 10022 (212)758-3770 beekmanjewishpreschool@gmail.com The Ailey School www.beekmanjewishpreschool.com The Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 W. 55th St., NYC 10019 Entering its sixth year in the East Midtown-Sutton Place area, 419 Park (212)405-9000 Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 The Chabad Preschool at Beekman Place is a cozy and intimate juniordivision@alvinailey.org Jewish preschool for children ages 18 months-4 years old. The www.theaileyschool.edu school’s complete with an outdoor playground, is bright, The renowned Ailey School, under directors tO: FAx # Tracy Inman and Mela-419 Park Avenue facility, South, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 modern, and features state-of-the-art equipment carefully chosen nie Person, serves as the official school of Alvin Ailey American Dance to inspire students’ imagination and encourage their independence. Theater. The School is a professional dance institution with one of the to:Di# FrOm: best, most diverse programs available. The iSSueAiley DAte: The approach to early childhoodFAx education is informed by both School’s Junior Jewish wisdom and progressive educational practice, primarily vision offers classes for children beginning at age 3. The First Steps the Reggio Emilia approach. These methods and Bounding Boys programs offer an enjoyable introduction to dance, From: iSSue DAte: guide and inspire the bringing the joy of music and your creativecomments movement to young children. Please call or fax and/or OK.The dedicated director, and educators to maintain a high level of respect for each child, the pursuit of knowledge, and the environpre-professional program for students ages 7-17 encompasses a broad ment. Graduates to New York’s finest private curriculum of dance classes including Horton, Limón and GrahamPlease call ormove fax on your comments and/or oK.and public SigNAturebased OF APPrOvAl: schools, with a strong sense of themselves, tools to communicate modern dance techniques, classical ballet, tap, West African and and develop friendships, and a positive and joyful Jewish identity. Spanish dance. Children have the opportunity to work with professional SigNAture The oF APProvAl: preschool experience starts with Class Aleph, a gentle separadancers who are exploring their own future in dance. Classes are taught tion class for children under age two, which has a teacher/student by nurturing dance instructors with extensive experience working with ratio of 1:3. In every classroom, children are exposed to rich and children. Year-end performances are held in the School’s own theater as stimulating curriculum that combines pre-academics, science, art, well as other venues. Visit www.theaileyschool.edu for more details.
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY and music with Judaic themes of charity, kindness, respect, Jewish holidays traditions and more. A defining feature at The Chabad Preschool at Beekman Place is the legendary warmth and dedication of the staff. Certified educators and Jewish professionals present a unique blend of personal and professional warmth. Applications are currently being accepted and can be requested at www. beekmanjewishpreschool.com or by calling (212)758-3770. City and Country School 146 W. 13th St., NYC 10011 (212)242-7802 www.cityandcountry.org City and Country School, for children aged 2-8th grade, is a premier progressive school founded in 1914 by pioneer educator Caroline Pratt. In the Lower School, work with carefully chosen open-ended materials such as blocks, paint, clay, wood and water challenges the children creatively, socially and cognitively. Emergent skills are taught and stretched in systematic and meaningful ways through small-and whole-group math, reading and writing activities. In 3rd8th grade, C&C’s program emphasizes depth of learning and research skills. Each group of children develops a sense of responsibility through a group job that they perform for the entire School community. Specials classes in Art, Technology, Library, Music, Rhythms, Science, Woodshop, Orchestra and Spanish complement the core study as children are able to integrate their scientific and artistic experiences with studies of history and culture. Students graduate from City and Country School as creative thinkers with a zeal for learning and the ability to problem solve in any situation. C&C graduates develop an authentic sense of confidence and an unmistakable respect for others. Students are accepted to a wide range of high schools, and most attend their school of choice.
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German-American Language School Locations throughout the Greater New York Area, NY (212)787-7543 germanamericanschool@verizon.net www.german-american-school.org Learning a second language is both educational and fun at The German-American School with four convenient locations: Manhattan, Ridgewood, Franklin Square and Garden City. The school teaches Ger-
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the needs of individual families. Kid’s Korner is celebrating 18 years of striving to offer the most nurturing and loving beginning to your child’s educational experience. Come explore Kid’s Korner on an informative tour to see what all your friends are whispering about! La Scuola d’Italia “Guglielmo Marconi” 12 E. 96th St., NYC 10128 (212)369-3290 secretary@lascuoladitalia.org www.lascuoladitalia.org Initially founded in 1977 by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet the academic needs of Italians living in the New York City area, thanks to an ever increasing interest on the part of American families, La Scuola has grown into a unique bilingual educational institution, reflecting the best features of the Italian and American system. La Scuola is committed to providing a bicultural education to foster international understanding and openness in order to prepare students to become citizens of the world. The challenging bilingual curriculum, deeply rooted in the European classical tradition, offers an intensive academic program. A program of Italian as a Second Language is offered to English-speaking students, grades 1-9. The unique curriculum is designed to give students a firm grounding in liberal arts, math and science, together with a formidable competence in foreign languages.
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY dence. Morningside blends traditional Montessori materials with nonMontessori elements of early childhood education such as blocks and fantasy play. Morningside teachers create a stimulating environment as they vary materials to suit students’ needs and interests. Morningside loves and welcomes families of all diversities. Visit the website to apply. Accepting applications for 2014-2015 school year on September 1. Purple Circle Early Childhood Program 251 W. 100 St., NYC 10025 (212)866-9193 info@purple-circle.org www.purple-circle.org Purple Circle was founded in 1972 as a non-sectarian, non-discriminatory program that operates as a parent cooperative. The mission is to preserve, celebrate and respect children’s right to play. As an early childhood program, children receive a quality educational experience within a nurturing environment that links families and educators in a community of natural learning and care. Classrooms are designed to encourage a variety of opportunities for exploration and investigation. Children use an assortment of mediums, such as art, music, literature, clay, block building and drama. The curriculum is developed through adult observation and documentation of children’s questions, ideas, conversations, and use of materials. When the curriculum is tailored to meet the individual’s strengths and interests, and the environment supports this, the children come to see themselves as capable learners, making sense of the world around them. There are four separate classrooms organized by age; the Little Kids Room for young 2s, the Middle Kids I Room for older 2s and young 3s, the Middle Kids II Room for older 3s, and the Big Kids Room for 4s and 5s. The rooftop playground is used daily, except in the most inclement weather. It has a gazebo, climbers, sprinklers in the summer, and room for biking and
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and self-aware. St. Luke’s size promotes openness, accessibility, and collaboration. Students are encouraged to become active, responsible, and contributing members of the school community. Honesty, respect, excellence, compassion, and dignity constitute the school’s community standards. As an Episcopal school, families of all faiths or no particular faith at all are welcome. There is value in the power of reasoned inquiry and debate in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom and mutual respect. After completing grade 8, St. Luke’s School graduates enroll in outstanding independent day and boarding schools as well as specialized public high schools.
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY Park West location offers a 12 month progam.The schools are committed to building and fostering a community of lifelong learners using proven Montessori methodology, which has been successful for the past 100 years. While focusing on helping children master language, math and sensorial experience at age-appropriate levels, the schools simultaneously nurture the development of conscious, caring and compassionate human beings. Twin Parks Schools are among Manhattan’s most spacious preschools. Twin Parks offers rich and varied environments— from individual activity tables to open floor areas promoting group interaction, from the quiet areas for independent interests to the abundance of the Schools’ glorious backyards: Riverside and Central Parks. Each of these environments invites exploration and, in total, fully meets the developmental needs of young children.
organized and rich in materials. WSP’s gym is stocked with age-appropriate equipment, and the school uses the public playground across the street for outdoor play. Please visit WSP’s Web site for further information and to sign up for a tour.
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Atlantic Theater Company 76 9th Ave., Suite 537, NYC 10011 (212)691-5919 hbaird@atlantictheater.org www.atlanticactingschool.org This award-winning Off-Broadway theater company founded by Da9 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 West Side Preschool vid Mamet and William H. Macy offers incredible classes for aspir165 W. 105th St., NYC 10025 ing young actors through its Acting School. For kids in grades pre-k (212)749-4635 through 6, programs are as follows. Performers introduces 4, 5 and FAx # info@westsidepreschoolny.org 6 year olds to the world of acting and role playing. Children explore www.westsidepreschoolny.org storytelling through creative play, improvisation and movement exOm: iSSue DAte:founded by a group of West Side Preschool was established in 1989, ercises. The Performers class culminates in a final performance for dedicated teachers and parents. The school is located in a land-marked parents and friends. Creators (grades 1-3) is a must for any young church on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. WSP believes in a play-based performer desiring a positive outlet for creative expression. Through learning fosters social and emotional improvised games, structured movement exercises and storytelling, Pleaseenvironment call or faxthatyour comments and/ordevelopment. OK. The school believes that play is the best way for children to accomplish this class explores all areas of performance and beginning playwritthe skills they need, while feeling comfortable, secure and indepening. Students are encouraged to create characters and stories. This NAture OFdent. APPrOvAl: WSP enrolls 30 children in a mixed-age setting. The school has class also culminates in a final performance. Performance and Playfive classroom teachers and the director, giving it a low teacher/child writing (grades 4-6) features fundamental acting exercises and an ratio. The director works individually with each family during the adintroduction to playwriting. The class brings together the elements missions process. WSP’s spacious sun-drenched classroom has high of storytelling and performance with a final performance written, ceilings with south-facing windows. The school’s centers - science, directed by and starring this young group. Students should come to blocks, writing, library, imagination, art and manipulatives - are well class prepared to create and have fun.
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Ballet Academy East 1651 3rd Ave., NYC 10128 (212)410-9140 info@baenyc.com www.baenyc.com Ballet Academy East, with more than 33 years of experience, offers excellent programs for children and adults of all ages and abilities. The youngest children start in the Petit Dancers Division where children 18 months2 years, along with their parents/caregivers, share the joy of music and dance. Pre-Ballet classes (ages 3-6) introduce ballet in a positive and creative environment. Tap and modern classes are also offered for ages 3-6. The Pre-Professional Ballet Division, for ages 7-18, provides students every opportunity to achieve their highest potential and aspirations utilizing a structured curriculum within a nurturing environment. The faculty consists of highly experienced and renowned teachers led by associate artistic director, Darla Hoover. All classes have piano accompaniment. Admission to the Pre-Professional Division is by audition. There are two performance 419 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 opportunities yearly in February and May, providing the Pre-Professional students with the opportunity to hone their performance skills. BAE offers TO: FAX # of ballet, tap, jazz, Zumba, teens and adults of all levels a full schedule yoga and Pilates classes. The bright facility has five air-conditioned studios. The dressing rooms have showers and lockers, and there is a Capezio FROM: ISSUE DATE: Dancewear Boutique on the premises.
a nurturing environment, as well as a foundation of life skills and intellectual stimulation. It includes the Children’s Creative Dance Club Division for ages 3-8, and the Performing Arts Pre-Professional Division for ages 7 and older. It strives to provide the very best quality of ballet training, instilling in students a love of learning, and class size is limited to ensure individual attention. The Ballet Club has a holistic approach to training, in which students master ballet as a tool for their own creative expression, with an emphasis on healthy training for both the body and the mind. All young ballet students learn bodyspace awareness, musicality, master locomotive and non-locomotive skills, gain physical confidence, and explore the use of time, space, and energy in dance. Classes in the Performing Arts Pre-Professional Division incorporate classical technique with a modern approach and emphasizes technique, creativity, choreography, and performance. For more information, and/or to register, call (917)281-1030 or (212)204-6348, e-mail info@theballetclub.com, or visit www.theballetclub.com.
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Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex 23rd Street and Hudson River Park, NYC 10011 (212)336-6666 www.chelseapiers.com Chelsea Piers offers Manhattan’s best and most comprehensive sports programs for children ages 12 months-17 years. State-of-the-art facilities, world-class coaches and a friendly staff combine to make Chelsea Piers 419New ParkYork’s Avenueultimate South, New York, NY 10016 Weekend • 212-213-8840 • Faxafter-school 212-447-7734 Ballet Club sports destination. recreation, Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. 328 E. 61st St., Second Floor, NYC 10065 instruction, leagues, camps and clinics are available in a wide variety of (917)281-1030 / (212)204-6348 sports. The Field House at (212)336-6500 the largest gymnasto: FAx features # SIGNATURE Fax: OF APPROVAL: (917)281-1032 tics center in NYC, equipped with in-ground trampolines and foam pits, a info@theballetclub.com children’s rock climbing wall, a toddler gym, dance studios, four batting From: cages, two basketball courts, two indooriSSue DAte:turf playing fields for www.theballetclub.com artificial The Ballet Club is a unique program that offers professional training in soccer and more than 350 sports classes for all ages. The Field House is also home to CP Kids, a childcare and preschool program for children ages Please callSky orRink faxatyour comments and/or oK. year3 months-5 years. (212)336-6100 features twin indoor, Inquire About Our round ice skating rinks and classes in ice hockey and figure skating. The GolfoFClub at (212)336-6400 features 52 heated, weather-protected hitting APProvAl: Performing Arts SigNAture stalls on four tiers, a 200-yard hitting fairway and putting greens. Youth Pre-Professional programs and private instruction are available at the Golf Academy. Enroll your child today! For more information on any of the Chelsea Piers youth Division! sports programs, please visit www.chelseapiers.com.
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Collina Italiana 1556 3rd Ave., NYC 10128 (212)427-7770 info@collinaitaliana.com www.collinaitaliana.com Immerse your family in the wonders of the Italian culture and language without leaving the city with Collina Italiana. Set in a townhouse, the
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for you! Dancing Divas and Dudes believes that dance improves many fundamental foundations: from math (putting patterns together, counting and retaining) to giving presentations (listening to the music, smiling, remembering the steps, being aware of your peers and being in front of an audience). Students truly celebrate the art of dance at Dancing Divas and Dudes. Building on three generations of dance schools in Texas, this inspiring program shares teaching techniques and dance styles amassed during the last 90 years. Founder Julie Swift coupled her expertise in dance with her mother and grandmother’s teaching ideas to create this unique, evolving program that is taught at preschools as well as two studios on the UWS and UES. Classes for younger children combine ballet and tap, while the older students may select ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop or acro. Company members compete at Dance Competitions. Parents say that along with learning new moves and techniques, their children gain self-esteem, body awareness and a sense of accomplishment that fosters overall learning and development. Dancers are able to remember their well-choreographed dances independently, and students gain stage presence and confidence by performing throughout the year, including at an annual recital. Visit the website for performance pictures and videos.
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Dancing Divas and Dudes at Go Fish 220 E. 86th St., NYC 10028 131 W. 72nd St., NYC 10083 (917)279-4351 julie_swift2005@yahoo.com www.dancingdivasanddudes.com If you are looking for an inspiring dance program, this is the place
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The Diller-Quaile School of Music 24 East 95th St., NYC 10128 (212)369-1484 www.diller-quaile.org The Diller-Quaile School of Music was founded in 1920 by pianists Angela Diller and Elizabeth Quaile, who believed the capacity for understanding and creating music exists in everyone— and that a music school should provide a dynamic and well-rounded experience not just for select students, but for all. Today, Diller-
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Quaile is a thriving community music school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, comprised of Early Childhood (music and art classes for infants-six-year-olds), Instrumental and Vocal, High School Certificate, Adult, Teacher Training, and Outreach Departments. The school’s faculty nurtures each student’s ability to play and sing with knowledge and expression, providing a foundation for a lifetime of involvement in music. Curricula emanate primarily from international folk music and classical music, and the school annually enrolls 1,100 students of all ages. Throughout the year, Diller-Quaile offers Rug Concerts for young children, master classes, student recitals and faculty performances. Additionally, the school provides music outreach programs to more than 1,000 children and adults from underserved communities throughout NYC. Applications are being accepted for the 2013-2014 academic year which begins in September 23 and run through June 9. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools. Call (212)369-1484 or visit www.diller-quaile.org for an application.
mer programs at the elementary and middle school/high school levels. Students are initially assessed by the director, Dr. Levy, and an individualized instructional plan is created. Sessions can be held at the home or at EBL Coaching’s learning center. Specialized tutorial programs for students with dyslexia and learning disabilities are available.
EBL Coaching 17 East 89th St., NYC 10028 Or At Home (212)249-0147 info@eblcoaching.com www.eblcoaching.com Under the direction of Dr. Emily Levy, EBL Coaching offers oneone-one specialized tutoring for students in grades pre-k to 12 with specific learning needs. They used research-based, multi-sensory strategies, including the Orton Gillingham technique, to develop reading, writing, reading comprehension, math, organization and study skills. They also offer three-week intensive academic sum-
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HiArt! 227 West 29th St., NYC 10001 (212)209-1552 www.hiartkids.com Now in its 16th arts-exploding year, this Best of New York arts program revs up for another fantastic Fall filled with art, art and more art-- thanks to some incredibly inspired programming that insists that art doesn’t have to be made small just because kids are! This award winning, Best Arts Program for Kids (Best of New York, New York Magazine 2000) offers a spectacular array of classes especially designed for the city’s arts-savviest kids. Whether your child opts for Manga with manga stars Yali Lin, Hyeondo Park, Ashley Silva or Zoe Greenbaum; or builds ingenious creations with stellar sculptor, Mallory Breiner; or mixes media madly with bookmaking queen, Becky Brown; or paints till the cows come home with the stupendous JJ Manford; or inscribes themselves in video with internationally renowned video artist, Asya Reznikov; or writes his own comic books with the brilliant, Maggie Siegel-Berele; or plunges into the world of Opera ‘N Art with HiArt! founder and art diva extraordinaire, Cyndie Bellen-Berthézène; kids and parents are guaranteed to have the artiest, most inspiring art-making days of their lives. New friends, new experiences, lots of learning and tons of fun await. Offerings are available to ages 18 months-16 years. Be there or be square!
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Jodi’s Gym 244 E. 84th St., NYC 10028 (212)772-7633 25 Hubbels Dr., Mt. Kisco, NY 10514 (914)244-8811 www.jodisgym.com Jodi’s Gym, the leader in innovative children’s gym programs, has been providing kids with the highest level of fun and fitness for 31 years! Kids run, jump, climb, swing and tumble as they build not only a foundation for gymnastics, but also all sports. In Jodi’s nurturing environment, kids enjoy moving, love to exercise and develop confidence. The spacious facility features two brightly colored, 5,000-square-foot loft spaces filled with all the gymnastics equipment imaginable including bars, beams, trampolines, slides, tunnels, bounce house and so much more. You will not find a more experienced, fun or attentive staff anywhere. Mommy and Me classes for children 6 months-3 years include Teeny Tumblers (music/movement), Mighty Muscle Movers 419 Park Avenue South,Rollers New York, NY 10016 •combination) 212-213-8840and • Fax (gym), Rockin (gym/music the212-447-7734 new Jumpstart Jodi’s (a preschool alternative). Preschool offerings for 3-5 year olds include Tumbling Tots (one-hour skill development) to: FAx gym/motor # and Creative Cartwheeling Kids (two-hour combination of gym, art and music). For k-8th grade, classes available include Funtastic GymFrom: iSSue DAte: nastics, Accelerated and Advanced Gymnastics, Totally Tumbling and Motion Evolution (fitness/ nutrition wellness). This fall, Jodi’s Gym is proud to welcome new partner classes: Creation Station (dance), Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. Songs for Seeds (music) and Mad Science. Can’t get to Jodi’s? Have Jodi’s To Go come to your school, camp, daycare or building! There SigNAture are oF APProvAl: great perks for members, Jodi’s Gymwear and, of course, the best birthdays ever! To join the fun, friends and fitness call, go to www. jodisgym.com. “Like” Jodi’s Gym on Facebook for special promotions, pictures and information.
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Joffrey Ballet School 434 Ave. of the Americas, NYC 10011 (212)254-8520 joffrey@joffreyballetschool.com www.joffreyballetschool.com The Joffrey Ballet School builds on children’s natural impulse to express themselves through movement. Recreational classes are offered for fun and fitness as well as a graded program for young dancers with a serious interest in the arts. The Children’s Division encompasses classes in Dance with Me (ages 2-3), Baby Ballerinas (ages 3-4), Demi Soloists (ages 4-5), Hip Hoppin’ Street Jazz (ages 5-9) and many more courses. Students develop the body strength, coordination and discipline to learn classical ballet. All students enjoy professional instruction from distinguished faculty and accompanied by live music. The school’s studios are equipped with sprung marley dance floors and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. The Joffrey Ballet School’s mission is to train children ages 3-18, develop their talent and graduate outstanding young adults.
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Launch Math & Science Centers creative expression, games, music, art and storytelling. Fun, inspiration173 W. 81st St., Lower Level, NYC 10024 al and playful classes encourage a child’s natural thirst for knowledge (949)528-6240 / (949)LAUNCH-0 with engaging songs, games, self-expression and stories that exercise soinfo@launchmath.com cial, sensory and motor skills while increasing flexibility. Children will www.launchmath.com strengthen their bodies as they learn how to focus through breathing and Real-life rocket scientist, Scott Heifetz, founded Launch with one mission in relaxation techniques. Kids sing, draw and play yoga in energy-releasmind: Inspire children to love and learn math and science! Launch provides ing and age-appropriate classes. And check out Karma Kids Yoga’s new pre-K through 8th grade kids with inspiring math instruction and scienceCD of yoga music for children, Come Play Yoga! Classes offered are: based camps and workshops. Launch Learning sessions provide effective Prenatal Yoga, Mom & Baby, Toddler (Parent & Child), Kids, Teens, mathematics instruction by merging innovative curriculum with an engagGLOGA Yoga, CircusYoga, Family Yoga and Free StoryTime Yoga. ing learning en-vironment to foster appreciation and generate excitement for Private classes are also available. Special events and yoga birthday parmath. Remedial, supplemental and enrichment level instruction is offered ties and Teacher Training, too! Call the number above or visit online at based on each child’s skill level. Private, in-home instruction is available www.karmakidsyoga.com. 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 with Launch Learning: One-2-One. Launch camps are weeklong sessions packed with creative hands-on projects related to math and science offered The Language Workshop for Children during summers and school breaks. Whether building advanced robots, Manhattan, Upper Eastside and Westside TO: FAX # launching high-flying rockets, designing video games, tinkering with elec(212)396-0830 tronics or playing in Central Park, kids will be having too much fun to even info@thibauttechnique.com notice that they are learning! Launch also offers a variety of science-based FROM: www.languageworkshopforchildren.com ISSUE DATE: workshops. Budding scientists will have a blast with robots, rockets, elecCNN called Director François Thibaut “one of a very few experts in tronics, engineering, chemistry, physics, video game design and beyond. To teaching languages to small children.” Since 1973, his famous Thibaut motivate your child to love and learn math and science, call Launch today. Technique camps preschools have introduced Pleaseclasses, call or faxandyour comments and/or French, OK. Launch— Real World Math & Science…Out of This World Fun! Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Italian to children ages 6 months to 9 years by capturing the critical years when they possess their strongest SIGNATURE OF APPROVAL: Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, The capacity to absorb language and imitate native pronunciation. During 115 E. 15th St./Lee Strasberg Way, NYC 10003 each session, children receive a brand-new, glossy, full-color work(212)533-5500 book/CD, which is jam packed with original language-rich songs (and www.youngactorstrasberg.com ages 3 and older get an LWFC storybook, too). Best of all, LWFC Young Actors at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute is an excitinstructors are native speakers. LWFC materials won six major chiling and diverse program for young actors ages 7-18. The comprehensive dren’s educational media awards. Parents magazine named the LWFC curriculum includes acting, movement, dance, acting on camera, and one of “6 Classes Worth the $.”
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY acting for musical theatre, basic stage combat, and more. The teachers, all working professionals, create an exciting, nurturing and positive environment by empowering the personal growth of each student and promoting self-confidence, self-discipline and creativity. Lee Strasberg’s acting technique ignites the imagination and empowers young actors to express themselves truthfully within dramatic circumstances. The program explores the creative process and helps young people develop skills in acting techniques for stage, film and television. Students are grouped into programs by age. Twelve-week Saturday programs are offered for all ages year-round. Teen workshop and Teen Intensives as well as summer camp for 7-11 year olds are just some of the many summer programs. Registration and a personal interview are required. Students are encouraged to apply early. For more detailed information, please visit www.youngactorstrasberg.com or call (212)533-5500. Physique Swim School
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Summer Swim Camp is the perfect opportunity for those who want to learn or perfect the sport of swimming. Physique’s primary focus is health, mind and body development through swimming and safety around the water. With step-by-step instructions, kids will learn how to be safe, develop basic strokes, gain confidence in the water and develop efficient swimming technique in all four strokes. Different levels are available for all ages and skill levels - Beginner 1: Water Exploration, Beginner 2: Primary Skills, Advanced 1: Stroke Readiness, Advanced 2: Stroke Development, Swim Team, Prep Stroke I & Swim Team Prep 2: Stroke Proficiency, Fitness and Preparedness for Competitive Swimming, and Me & My Shadow: parent and child class from 4 months to 3 years old. Swim programs are for children of all ages and skill levels. With locations all over New York and New Jersey, you cannot miss out on this ideal opportunity. Physique Swimming Day Camp takes place in Battery Park City. Camp activities Fax 212-447-7734 include instructional swim twice a day with organized pool activities. Other activities range from soccer, basketball, track and field, and arts and crafts. Find out about the best-kept secret swim school and camp in NYC. Visit the website, send an e-mail or call for more information.
41 Broad St., NYC 10004 Battery Park Swim and Fitness Center Gateway Plaza TO: FAX # 375 South End Ave., NYC 10280 St. Bartholomew’s Church FROM: 109 E. 50th St., NYC 10022 ISSUE DATE: City College of New York Convent Avenue at 138 Street, NYC 10031 (212)725-0939 Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. Physique Swimming Day Camp In Battery Park City, Gateway Plaza 375OF South End Ave., New York, NY SIGNATURE APPROVAL: www.physiqueswimming.com info@physiqueswimming.com Physique Swim School’s Learn to Swim Program & Physique
The Poppyseed Pre-Nursery 424 West End Ave. (at 81st St.), NYC 10024 (212)877-7614 info@poppyseedprenursery.com www.poppyseedprenursery.com Delight your child’s social day with music, art, gym and play at The Poppyseed Nursery, where big things are happening for little people. Small-sized, one to two-hour groups for babies, toddlers or 2s with parent or caregiver, meet two or three times a week,
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY providing individual attention and the continuity and consistency needed for forming special friendships. The perfect bridge between the home and school experience, Poppyseed offers ageappropriate activities which foster self assurance and creativity. Self-expression through singing and dancing with musical instruments, accompanied by the piano cultivate sensitivity to harmony and rhythm. Children explore the sensory world of art with pleasure and spontaneity, developing imagination and creativity through brush and finger painting, collage-making, clay and playdough, water play and cooking. Special mini-gym equipped with Magic Mountain, trampoline, ball pit, balance beam, slide, seesaw and parachute offers a healthy environment for developing self confidence. A professional, highly-educated staff helps children learn at their own pace in a perfect setting for each child’s growth. Please call for more information.
the same way again,” says Kim Magloire, President of SciTech Kids “This winter, we have integrated augmented reality and 3D printing into our curriculum. Kids are making their own gadgets and toys as they learn about design and geometry.” In February 2013, SciTech Kids will expand its offerings to include weekend classes. SciTech Kids classes are held at the NY Junior League at 130 East 80th St.
Afterschool Program: NY Junior League, NYC and Westside location Sci-techkids.com SciTech Kids, an innovative science and technology provider, sparks a child’s innate curiosity and creativity through rich, hands-on, captivating experiences that bring science to life. Designed for children ages 3-15, SciTech Kids inspires kids to think like scientists, inventors and innovators. SciTech Kids turn the idea of learning science on its head. Kids learn scientific concepts by “doing science” that is connected to everyday life. With activities ranging from composting, to launching rockets,to cool chemical reactions, to tinkering with electronic circuits, SciTech Kids are taught the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). “Our students never look at science
Sokol New York 420 E. 71st St. New York 10021 (212)861-8206 office@sokolnewyork.org www.sokolnewyork.org Come grow with Sokol! The colorful, fully equipped tot gym for children ages 10 months-5 years has participants coming back year after year! The program begins mid-September and runs through early June. This allows each child to truly build skills and independent movement. Sokol’s goal is to teach skills in a positive and playful manner. Instructors guide each child in small steps, which ensures big success. Each challenge should be fun. Fun and skill mastery motivates everyone to do more! Age-appropriate activities are offered on all of the equipment— beams, bars, rings, climber, trampolines, and more. The curriculum provides just the right balance of repetition for the reinforcement of skills and variations for stimulating creativity, self-expression and confidence. Eight funfilled themes (with progressions) create a wonderful environment for children to grow and develop. So, join Sokol to jump for joy together and build skills to last a lifetime. Sokol is a USA Gymnastics Member. Register Now! Call or visit the website for additional information regarding children and adult classes.
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Parent-Child Resources BBkids Speech Therapy-SLP, P.C 38 W. 32nd St., Suite 604, NYC10001 Admin@bbkids-slp.com www.bbkids-slp.com BBKids Speech Therapy-SLP is conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan, easily accessible by public transportation. It is owned and operated by Bernadette Bergancia, who holds a Master of Science degree in speech pathology and has more than 10 years of experience with children and adults. Ms. Bergancia is primarily devoting her time to working with children, and on a case-by-case basis with adults. In addition to treating and enhancing children’s speech ability, she wishes to educate parents-caregivers on the importance of early detection/intervention in children during the “critical” period of language development. The child-friendly environment of BBKids Speech Therapy-SLP is carefully designed to make children feel at ease during treatment. They utilize the latest methods (PROMPT trained, knowledge/use of SIM, methods in Verbal- tonal), combined with traditional therapy methods to achieve real progress. A multi-sensory integrated approach is the goal at BBkids-Speech Therapy,SLP. Whether a child is overcoming a speech and language, occupational and physical challenges families receive the therapies that are needed to help children through their development. In addition to speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy is provided on site through partner agencies: CTD Occupational Therapy and PIM Physical Therapy.
ther independence in life’s daily activities. With a holistic approach to evaluate and treat children, CTD understands how occupational therapy can most positively impact their lives. In addition to occupational therapy, physical and speech therapy is provided on site through partner agencies; BBKids Speech Therapy and PIM Physical Therapy. In conjunction with parents, teachers, and health practitioners, therapists help to determine a treatment plan that addresses the immediate as well as long-term needs of every child. Monthly seminars for parents and providers with varied topics related to child development. Facility based Early Intervention, CPSE, and RSA contracts are accepted. CTD is proud to announce that they are contracted with the DOE for all of Manhattan for CPSE, and districts two, five, and seven for school-age students. CTD also offers handwriting classes for children of all ages and abilities. The Handwriting Without Tears program gives your child the extra boost to ensure classroom success. Progress In Motion Physical Therapy PLLC 38 West 32nd Suite 604, NYC 10001 (347)746-7812 info@pimtherapy.com Progress in Motion Physical Therapy, PLLC (PIM) is a pediatric physical therapy clinic in Midtown Manhattan that provides cutting edge physical therapy services in a highly personalized setting to children ages 021 with developmental, neurologic, sports, and orthopedic conditions. PIM physical therapy services value the importance of a family-oriented physical therapy practice and are backed by evidence-based clinical care to children including early intervention, initial evaluations, reassessments, and treatment interventions. In addition to physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy is provided on site through partner agencies; CTD Occupational Therapy and BBkids Speech Therapy. Progress in Motion is an approved clinic for the New York City Department of Education and accepts CPSE, CSE, and RSA mandated services. Insurance and private pay are both accepted. The staff therapists are highly trained and specializes in pediatric conditions and provides services adhering to each child’s needs and Individualized Education Program (IEP). Interventions are geared towards achieving age-appropriate gross motor skills that foster active socialization at home and school. For a free screening, contact Progress in Motion and speak with the director at (347)746-7812 or email info@pimtherapy.com.
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Pediatric Mental Disorders PART 2
The appointment and diagnosis.
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n last month’s article Pediatric Mental Disorders Part 1, we covered what mental disorders are and how to know when medical attention is needed. This month, let’s dig deeper. You know your child needs to be seen regularly. But, how do you tell him he needs to go to a psychiatrist? I usually instruct parents to tell their child that they have been concerned about some issue, to name it, and then say they have spoken to a doctor who talks to children about such matters and that an appointment has been made. A good rule of thumb is to give the child enough notice in days for each year of age. So for a 6 year old, I would advise offering him a little reminder of the appointment with the talking doctor each day for six days. For most children, that will suffice. For more anxious children, it might be necessary to describe the doctor and the office. Further, emphasize that
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there are no physical interventions, such as needles, and that you will be in the room with the child, if necessary. For the most part, it is better to downplay the appointment so fears won’t build in anticipation. For example: “Joey, we made an appointment with Dr. Paul who talks to kids about school behavior. You can talk to him about what some of the teachers have been saying to you.” At no time should the visit to a doctor be presented as punishment, as a last ditch effort because you “can’t take it anymore,” or for any reason other than to make your child feel better. When you come to the office, you’re usually greeted by the doctor. In most cases, the child is invited to come in on his own. If this proves impossible, I usually invite parents in, at least for the beginning of the session. Sometimes the parent(s) have to stay the whole time if there is high anxiety. Usually the parent is able to stay nearby in the waiting room after a short period of time. The interview with the child is preferably conducted by simply speaking to him. Believe it or not, most children liked being talked to as adults instead of being pulled into a playroom and bombarded with toys that could serve as distractions. Some children who have difficulty conversing for whatever reason, be it age, anxiety, a language disorder, etc., may need the introduction of very limited aids, such as drawing tools, writing implements, puppets, balls, dolls, and so on. After exhausting the presented problem, the physician may do an inventory interview discussing other areas. For example, if the problem was behavior in school, other topics to address could include friendships, family life, hobbies, etc. It may be necessary to have an additional interview with the child to learn about all the important areas of his life. In such an interview, information is gathered, and the psychiatrist also evaluates physical health, coordination, hearing, language and speech skills, eye contact, frustration tolerance, motor activity, relatedness, neurological issues, evidence of mood disturbances, psychotic symptoms like false beliefs, temperament, degree of alertness, intelligence, academic skills, coping abilities, and overall adjustment. After seeing the child, I might ask to see the whole family together, especially if family issues are the focus of the problem. It can be enormously helpful to see how people communicate with each other. Following the questions and interviews, the psychiatrist determines the problem. This process goes further than assigning the child a diagnosis from a manual. It offers a broader appreciation of the child’s development, the family integrity, and the school and friend environment, as well as a view of where things might be going wrong and a plan to get things back on track. All in all, a child psychiatric evaluation can take up to four or five separate interviews. By the time you leave the last interview, you should have a pretty good idea of what the psychiatrist thinks the problem is and if further diagnostic testing is needed. Lastly, a tentative treatment plan is made that should include the type of therapy the child needs, including some form of talk/verbal therapy and possible medications. You’ll likely have many questions, and there should be time allowed for this and further contact by telephone for questions which might enter your mind later. After all, the goal is to help the child get on track in his environment. From the beginning, the psychiatrist should be picturing the end of treatment and working toward that goal. Not only will you be involved in the treatment, but you might also be given the option to get your own counseling or treatment; any help and support you get and any progress you make in your life will reflect on your child, as well.
A general and child and adolescent psychiatrist, Henry A. Paul M.D., has practiced in New York City for more than 30 years. He has appeared on hundreds of national and local television and radio shows. He has evaluated, treated, and prescribed medication for thousands of young people in settings that include hospitals, outpatient public clinics, residences, foster agencies, and private practices. Further, he has followed their progress over the course of many years. He is executive director of the Karen Horney Clinic. your needs, your neighborhood
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Peruse this season’s attractive active wear and trendiest threads, which help express your child’s personal style as another school year kicks off.
Making its way from the United Kingdom across the pond, Mamas & Papas debuts stylish collections for toddlers to school-age kids. The trendy details, colors, and designs on soft fabrics are perfectly on point this season. www.us.mamasandpapas.com.
For more than 30 years, Parisian clothing designer Bonpoint has been offering unusual yet refined collections in subtle and sometimes unexpected patterns and palettes. Go soft or bold with items that will take your fashionista from fall to winter. www.bonpoint.com.
Browse the incredible selections from Melijoe, and stock your child’s wardrobe with pieces to make any adult envious. At Melijoe, which represents top designers like Little Eleven Paris, Tommy Hilfiger, and Hugo Boss, the fashion possibilities are endless. www.melijoe.com. 38 I parentguide News I August 2013
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Tried and true, the Gap offers everyday wearability with details that are fresh and timeless. New to the fall collection are exciting promises of fun and sleek styles for baby to teens, and even for mom and dad. www.gap.com.
Pick up new garments and adopt a green, global perspective when you purchase Dhana EcoKids clothing for your family. Designer Shamini Dhana’s collection celebrates cultural diversity, and for each tee, tank, and dress purchased, the company donates a percentage of sales to communities around the world. www.dhanaecokids.com.
It’s never too early to consider the cooler days ahead. Canada Goose has everything from mitts and hats to bomber jackets and insulated pants to keep your little ones warm and safe in any winter conditions. Enjoy this season’s new fun colors in durable fabrics and materials. www.canada-goose.com.
Encourage your child to stay active with the bold collection from Teres Kids. The line is designed by two local mothers who use 100-percent organic cotton to create an affordable look for active children, especially if they are highly sensitive to materials, fabrics, and even wardrobe changes. www.tereskids.com.
The trendiest children deserve threads from serious fashion designers. Ermanno Scervino presents the poshest of tots with ensembles that will pave a path to a stylish future. Whether your little girl sports an edgy look or wants to follow the pretty in pink path, she’ll find Scervino dishes up the highest quality apparel in both realms. www.ermannoscervino.it
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Use parenting skills to propel your career.
From M.O.M
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by Debora J. McLaughlin
In the American household, a mom is a woman that leads her team without hesitation or apology. She’ll immediately stop a fight between siblings and uphold vital standards for behavior to keep the home front sane. So, why sit at home after the kids have gone to bed and stare bleary eyed at your laptop while wondering if you have what it takes to succeed in your career? Why not put the essence of your mommy skills to work with only a few simple tweaks? If you are trying to move up the ladder, but keep stumbling on some of the bottom rungs, use three key skills you already have outside the home.
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Be descriptive yet succinct. Women are great communicators. You enjoy telling a bedtime story and offering the sounds, descriptions, and voiceovers to enhance its detail. While this is a nice mommy attribute at home, this elaborate communication style can result in eye rolling from colleagues. Use your great ability to communicate, but think of yourself as a reporter in the workplace; just give the headlines and if the full story is needed, offer it in bullet form.
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Use the word “no” in your work conversations. You don’t hesitate to say, “No!” when your little darling tries to put a slice of pizza into the brand-new Blu-ray player. So why do you hesitate to say, “No,” to those coworkers that may interfere with progress in your career? Say, “No,” to doing the work that belongs to others, say, “No,” to people who don’t respect your boundaries, and say, “Yes,” to being in charge of your time and your career.
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Debora J. McLaughlin, C.E.O. of The Renegade Leader Coaching and Consulting Group, is author of The Renegade Leader (Balboa Press) and the forthcoming Running in High Heels. McLaughlin coaches women on how to use their feminine DNA to advance in their careers, businesses, and leadership. Books are available at www.therenegadeleader.com and www.amazon.com. Visit www.ignitemyspotlight.com to learn more. 40 I parentguide News I August 2013
Don’t hesitate to have your voice be heard. When you are taking a 26-hour road trip to Disneyland, and the twins have threatened to annihilate each other before you even reach the Sunshine State, do you hesitate or wait for a polite pause in the conversation to voice your concern? You know if you do, someone’s going to be crying in the backseat before you even reach the next toll booth. In the business world, you’re protecting your career. If you wait for someone else to make a point before you do, they will. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright told the Washington Post, “Learn to interrupt.” Use your power voice and be heard. Express your ideas. Ask for and plan for your own career advancement. Brag, keep inventory of your successes, and don’t be afraid to share them. You already have what it takes to be a C.E.O. inside and outside the home: leading others, achieving goals, building guidelines for behavior, and creating shared values. Use your mommy skills and advance your career.
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Pre-Pregnancy Glow Have you lost your pregnancy glow, but gained looming dark spots or patches on your face? There is a skin system from elure for new mothers hoping to gain their pre-baby complexion. The Advanced Skin Brightening System is hydroquinone free and the first scientifically proven enzymatic skin brightening treatment. The substance it uses is Melanozyme, a mushroom-derived enzyme. It is a fast and safe way to improve your skin’s overall appearance after pregnancy. Learn more about the Facial Wash, Brightening Lotion, and Brightening Night Cream at www.elureskin.com/en.
Scars Be Gone C-section scars can be treated at home with ScarAway C-Section Silicone Scar Sheets. This is an affordable treatment that is delicate to the entire scar area, and it is latex free. Silicone Scar Sheets are ultra-
thin and help fade, diminish, and flatten unwanted C-section scars. It’s also safe to use this treatment as a nursing mother. Visit www.myscaraway.com to learn how to use the sheets. The product is available online and at local drugstores.
Empower your Fitness
If you are a fan of kettlebell workouts at your local gym or at home, EmpowerFitness has created a new 3-in-1 Kettlebell. It is perfect for saving space and helps turn beginners into experts. This compact weight-training design offers an adjustable approach that you can use at five, eight or twelve pounds. Help transform your body by burning calories and fat, and gaining muscle. To purchase the 3-in-1 Kettlebell, check out www.empowerfitness.com.
new Clinical Repair/Protect Day Emulsion. By combining antioxidant complexes and marine enzymes this system helps prevent signs of aging while protecting from sun damage. It is an all-in-one lotion with SPF 30 protection. The Clinical Repair/Protect Day Emulsion is available at spas and online at www.seshaskin.com.
Neat and Organized
There is a new cloud-based Digital Filing System perfect for your home office. Neat’s solutions for busy parents are NeatDesk and NeatReceipt. They offer an effective way to scan important documents and information to your computer. Organize the piles of paper in your house with this virtually hands-free system. Use Neat to help maintain your family budget, or tax information. Visit www.neat.com to learn more Goodbye Sun Damage The biggest hit your skin takes is from the and view videos on how to use each of their summer sun. Repair your skin with SESHA’s products. Kristan Morley is the editorial intern.
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Update Fan of Cool Stay cool in any room this summer with Stadler Form fans. Each fan is designed with modern sophistication to impress with a variety of home decor. Stadler values functionality and state-ofthe-art engineering as key components. The Otto, Charly, Charly Floor, Charly Little, and Charly Stand fans are all available for purchase at www.stadlerformusa.com.
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your children’s curiosities. Where Do the Animals Go When It Rains? is filled with fun and Stay on trend with the hippest babies in Holinviting illustrations, and it may be read to kids lywood with Doodle Pants. Recently seen of all ages. Buy a copy from www.amazon.com. on Jessica Simpson’s daughter, the innovate stretchy pants are perfect for fast-moving children. An elastic waist makes them com- Safety First fortable for all sizes of Introducing the Cozywoggle, a coat that is kids. The affordable line specially made to be worn by your children features many fun dein their car seats. The invention keeps seatbelt signs and styles for both harnesses tight for a safer ride. The Cozyboys and girls. Doodle woggle has the look of a coat with a wind- and 419 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 Pants are available at water-resistant polyester outside, and it is lined www.doodlepants.com. with fleece for warmth and comfort. For more to: FAx # information check out www.cozywoggle.com.
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Expand your children’s imaginations with the Peace and Love new book Where Do the Animals Go When Issues such as war, natural disaster, global call or fax yourbycomments oK.and poverty are complicated topics It Please Rains? (Self-Publishing) Janet Crown.and/or warming, This book discusses the effects climate to address with children. Bluey and the Great has on animals while helping your Spirit Moon (BalboaPressAU) by Robert Karl SigNAture change oF APProvAl: children learn about creatures from all around Hanson aims to answer the questions your the world. The bedtime story aims to pique children may have in a peaceful and realistic
way. The main character, Bluey, bravely faces tough problems while inspiring peace on his home planet. Bluey and the Great Spirit Moon is available at Barnes and Noble stores, as well as at www.thebookdepository.com, and www.balboapress.com.
Eco-Friendly Scents Delight your home with Gabriel John Candles, a new line of luxury candles. The ecofriendly, handmade candles feature GMOfree soy wax, cotton wicks, and pure essential oils. Add elegance and calm to your home with Gabriel John Candle’s unique scents. The Lake House, Secret Garden, Holiday, and NV Collections are available for purchase at www.gabrieljohncandles.com.
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Health Spice Up Your Life
by Kristan Morley
No More Mold
Add flavor to your dinner with RiceSelect’s new Royal Blend line. The Royal Blend with Quinoa combines Texmati Light Brown with quinoa and freekeh for a rich flavor blend. Another new product, Royal Blend with Flax Seed, mixes Texmati Light Brown with whole wheat pearl couscous, black lentils, and flaxseed to add strong proteins, vitamins, and fiber to your meal. The Royal Blend White, Brown & Red Rice is a great alternative to normal white rice. Perk up your next meal and learn more at www.riceselect.com.
Mold can wreak havoc in any home, causing harm to the entire family, but now there is a new automatic fan switch called DewStop to help solve that issue. The DewStop senses steam and moisture and automatically offers ventilation. It turns on and off when needed to stop the spread of mold. The DewStop is simple to install and can be found at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowe’s, or www.dewstop.com.
Fresh French Fare
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that’s why Weight Watchers Smart Ones is offering new breakfast meals. Weight Watchers Smart Ones Apples & Cinnamon Oatmeal, Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal, and Peaches & Cream Oatmeal are all a blend of steel cut and old-fashioned rolled oats, and each meal ranges from four to five Weight Watchers PointPlus points. Look for them at your local grocery in the freezer section.
Join the Demarchelier Restaurant in welcoming its new Les Monts Verts menu. The menu offers meats, vegetables, cheese, wines, and spirits straight from the Vermont countryside. Each French dish is a farm-to-table meal with all organic produce. This menu is committed to being healthy and organic by rapidly changing to always feature fresh items while staying true to its French roots. The Demarchelier Restaurant is located at 50 E. 86th St. in New York City. Check out the menu at www.demarchelierrestaurant.com.
Yoga for Men
Gaiam now offers a new yoga line for men. Included in the line are yoga pants, shorts, hoodies, jackets, sleeveless tees, short-sleeve tees, yoga kits, a home practice and stretch kit, yoga balls, and different yoga mats perfect for any height. A staple of the line is the Men’s Pro Yoga Short. The shorts are made at a shorter length for advanced yoga practice with an interior drawstring and elastic waist, and, as always, they’re made with eco-friendly fabric. To learn more, visit www.gaiam.com.
Ditch Traditional Bread
Use La Tortilla Factory’s healthy tortillas and wraps for your next lunch or dinner. The new Smart & Delicious Light Flour Tortillas taste the same as any other flour tortilla but have ⅓ fewer calories, 6 grams of fiber, and 4 grams of protein. The Smart & Delicious Soft Wrap Minis are only 50 calories per wrap and are great for school lunches. La Tortilla Factory’s entire line offers a healthy alternative to bread with no hydrogenated oils, and no trans-fats. Check out www.latortillafactory.com for more information.
A New Dessert to Love
Say, “Hello!” to a new dessert you won’t feel bad about eating, Edy’s Outshine Coconut Waters Bars. Coconut Waters with Bananas, and Coconut Waters with Pineapple are refreshing for a hot summer day. The bars are made with real coconut water, blended with real fruit, and have zero fat. Change your dessert cravings and check out the freezer section at your local grocery to buy a box today. You can also read more about the bars at www.outshinesnacks.com.
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Is it a hassle to get your children to wear helmets while riding their bikes? Triple Eight’s new Wipeout Dry Erase Helmet gives your children a way to feel cool and be safe all at the same time. Your children will be able to design and decorate their helmets with an assorted amount of dry erase markers and stencils. Helmets are also easy to wipe off and clean. The helmet is available in black, white, pink, hot pink, neon green, and neon orange. Visit www.iwipeout. com to learn more. Kristan Morley is the editorial intern.
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August 7: Mala-Making Workshop, Rubin Museum of Art | 150 W/ 17th St., www.rmanyc.org. Create your own strand of sacred prayer beads in the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism under the guidance of Geshe Lobsang Ngodup and bead experts from our Chelsea neighbors Beads of Paradise NYC. Participants learn the symbolism and proper use of their own strand of 108 beads and have the opportunity to have their new mala blessed by Lama Ngodup. Materials, including beads made of eco-friendly mango wood, are included in the price of the workshop. Tickets include a gallery tour of Count Your Blessings at 6:15pm. Workshop starts at 7pm.
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August 10: Princess Sofia Cruise, Circle Line Cruises, Pier 83, W. 42nd St., (212)563-3200, www.circleline42.com. Enjoy this Princess Sofia-themed, kid-friendly tour guide where kids learn fun city facts on their trip to the Statue of Liberty and back. Food and drinks are available for purchase during the cruise, and children leave with prizes. Boarding begins at 9:30am. August 10-16: Downtown Dance Festival, Battery Park, (212)219-3910, www.batterydance.org. Two-step your way to Battery Park for the 32nd Annual Downtown Dance Festival. The completely outdoor fest will include performances by both local and international dance groups ranging from ballet to Native American to dances choreographed alongside Islamic verse. Full, updated schedule available online. All ages are welcome. Times Vary.
August 15 - 21 August 16: Family Friday Pizza & Movie Night: The Secret of Kells, Charlotte’s Place, 107 Greenwich Street (rear of 74 Trinity Place), (212)602-0800, www.trinitywallstreet.org. The featured film, The Secret of Kells, is an Academy Award-nominated adventure story rooted in Irish mythology, recognized for its finely detailed and beautiful animation. 6-7:30pm. August 17: Bryant Park Word for Word Kids, Bryant Park, W. 42nd St., www.bryantpark.org. The kids’ edition of the popular Word for Word reading series features a 50th birthday party for Amelia Bedelia, a Comic Con Bryant Park graphic novel celebration, and Where You Come From, an original play by Daniel Kitrosser. Appropriate for ages 2-8. Noon.
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August 17-18: Disney’s Summer of Endless Fun, Nintendo World, 10 Rockefeller Plaza; and Times Square, 46th Street at Seventh Avenue, (212)459-0800, www.nintendoworldstore. com .The Disney-mobile rounds out its nationwide tour in Times Square (of course), bringing with it the chance for little ones to try out the new video game, Disney Infinity, in which kids can create their own world out of elements of Disney and Pixar movies. Expect demos, surprise guests, photo ops, giveaways and entertainment from Radio Disney. Appropriate for ages 5 and older. Noon each day.
ington Street at Gansevoort Street, www.thehighline.org. Enjoy storytelling, songs, and playtime on the High Line. Performers and musicians from local cultural institutions head the activities on the park’s 23rd Street Lawn. Appropriate for ages 4 and younger. 10am.
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Please call 15: or fax your incomments and/or Through August Broadway Bryant Park, Bryant oK. Park, Sixth Avenue and West 42nd Street, www.bryantpark.org. Pack youroFlunch and head to Bryant Park for these midday, hour-long SigNAture APProvAl: 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NYfrom 10016 • 212-213-8840 Fax 212-447-7734 performances Broadway’s most• popular shows. Spectators can nab one of the picnic tables and some chairs set up August 22– 26: Central Park Conservancy Film Festival, North on the lawn, or bring their own blanket and settle on the grass. of the Sheep Meadow at 72nd Street, Central tO: Park, www.centralFAx # More information available online. 12:30-1:30pm. parknyc.org. For the 11th year, this festival is back with films that include West Side Story, Hook, Silver Linings Playbook, The 419 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212Through August iSSue 17: Maurice FrOm: DAte: Sendak: A Celebration of the ArtShining and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Gates open at 6:30pm. ist and His Work, Museum of American Illustration, Society of to: FAx # August 24: Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day, USTA Billie Jean King Nacall or fax your comments and/or OK. tional Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park,Please Kennedy From: iSSue DAte: Circle, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, http://ntc.usta. com., While news of the big headliner hasSigNAture not been released, this OF APPrOvAl: annual family fest always involves free outdoor tennis workshops, • UNIQUE MAGIC SHOWS • BALLOON JOIN-IN STORYTELLING AND LOTS OF FUN and/or oK. PleaseANIMALS call• or fax your •comments You’ve seen Silly Billy on David Letterman, in his autograph signings with pros competing in the U.S. Open, plus New Yorker profile and at more than 7,000 birthday fun for those less tennis-inclined like hair braiding, face painting, parties.SigNAture WABC-TV called him the “King of the KidoF APProvAl: an obstacle course and storytelling. All ages. 1pm. die Comedy Circuit.” Silly Billy performs a funny
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Through September 1: My Name is Arsher Lev, Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St., www.asherlevtheplay.com. Adapted from one of Chaim Potok’s most acclaimed novels, this new drama tells the tale of a young artistic prodigy from Brooklyn, who must fight against his family, community and tradition to fully realize his potential. Times vary.
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Illustrators, 128 E. 63rd St., (212)838-2560, www.societyillustrators.org. The highlight of this exhibit is more than 200 neverbefore-seen Sendak originals including of sketches, photos, and previously unpublished artwork from Where the Wild Things ark Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 Are. It covers Maurice Sendak’s career from children’s books419 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 Every Day Through September 8: Wanda’s Monster, Vineyard and illustrations to commercial and theater designs. Time Vary. Theatre’s Dimson Theatre, 108 E. 15th St., www.wandasmonFAX # tO: ster.com. Enjoy this family musicalFAx that#introduces an imaginaEvery Day Through August 23: Afternoon Chinese Camp, tive little girl named Wanda and her unexpected bond with a Language Workshop for Children, 888 Lexington Ave., ISSUE DATE: fuzzy purple monster as she learns acceptance and friendship. (212)628-2700, www.languageworkshopforchildren.com. FrOm: iSSue DAte: Based on the award-winning children’s book by Eileen Spinelli. Families with children ages 3-8 are invited to sign their child up Appropriate for ages 2-10. Times vary. for one free afternoon of Chinese camp. If you enjoy the time, Please callfororadditional fax your comments OK.and begin sign up days throughoutand/or the summer Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. Mondays in August: Toddler Time, Jefferson Market Library, 425 earning Mandarin through LWFC language-rich songs, action 6th Ave. at 10th Street, (212)243-4334, www.nypl.org/locations/ games, and enriched activities. 1-4pm. URE OF APPROVAL: SigNAturejefferson-market. OF APPrOvAl: Families with young toddlers are invited to just show up for this fun time for babes and parents alike. 11am. Through August 24: Harlem Week, Throughout Harlem, www. harlemweek.com. What began in 1974 as a one-day tribute to Mondays and Wednesdays in August: Drop-In Music Class, Harlem has evolved into a month-long celebration of the comThe Y, 344 E. 14th Street at 1st Avenue, www.14streety.org. munity’s rich economic, political and cultural history. Come Come enjoy the music offerings of the Y. 3pm. for the children’s festivals, stay for the college fairs! And there
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Tuesdays in August: Baby Laptime, Schwartzman Building, 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, www.nypl.org/locations/ schwarzman, Babies from birth to 12 months old and their caregivers can enjoy great books, lively songs, and rhymes and meet other babies in the neighborhood. Space is limited, and tickets are given out on a first come, first served basis. 10:15am. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in August: Scholastic Story Time, Scholastic SoHo Store, 557 Broadway, (212)3436166, www.scholastic.com/sohostore/. Drop in for a wonderful time when stories are brought to life! 11am.
brary, 66 Leroy St., (212)243-6876, www.nypl.org/locations/ hudson-park. Appropriate for babies from birth to 18 months, this program invites the community to enjoy great books, lively songs and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. 11:15am. Thursdays in August: Kids Music That Rocks, Hudson Park Library, 66 Leroy St., (212)243-6876, www.nypl.org/locations/ hudson-park. Enjoy performances and introductions to various musical instruments. 3:30pm.
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Season National Family Fun Month Finish your summer off right, with your family. August is National Family Fun Month, and it is the last chance you get as a family to do fun things together before the start of the school year. Plan a picnic, book night, or family game night. Pick a weekend for camping, amusement parks, or one last trip to the beach. Select something that the whole family will enjoy, and remember to do it all together.
Frame Your Vacation If your children are looking for the perfect way to spend their rainy day, help them make a Vacation Map Picture Frame. It is a great way to relive your vacation while giving your children a new picture frame for their bedroom. Look for more fun rainy day ideas at www.kaboose.com.
What you need:
• Maps of your vacation route or area • A wooden picture frame • White acrylic paint • White craft glue • Water • Paintbrush • Scissors • Stickers relating to your trip • Acrylic sealer spray
How to make it:
Remove glass from frame and paint the outer and inner edges of the frame. Let dry. Cut sections of your maps. Lay sections over the frame, and be sure you don’t cut them too small. Overlap different sections to cover entire surface of frame. Once you have enough sections of the map to cover the entire frame, position them where you want and bend the excess map around the frame edge. This will create creases for you to trim with scissors. Trim the edges so that your map pieces fit perfectly onto your frame. Put some white craft glue into a small dish and add enough water to thin it to painting consistency. Working with one section at a time, paint a thin layer of glue mixture onto a small section of the frame. Lay the map for that section down on top of the glue mixture and add a little glue mixture on top. Continue this process until all map pieces have been glued down. Once all map pieces are dry, spray the entire surface with acrylic sealer. Add scrapbook embellishment stickers to decorate. Replace the glass and insert your favorite picture.
Mix It Up August 31 is National Trail Mix Day. Instead of going to the store and buying a pre-made bag, here is a recipe perfect for a summer snack that your children will love and can help you make. Visit www.recipe.com for more trail mix recipes.
What you need:
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In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Divide mix among eight snacksize re-sealable bags. Story at room temperature for up to two weeks.
National Watermelon Day Keep cool as the summer comes to an end with homemade watermelon sorbet to celebrate the August 3 holiday. It is a delicious way to keep your children happy without having to run to the ice cream parlor. For more homemade sorbet recipes, visit www.allrecipes.com.
What you need:
• 4 c. diced watermelon • 1 c. white sugar • 3 Tbs. lemon juice • 1 dash salt • ¼ c. cold water • 1.25 oz. envelope unflavored gelatin • 1 c. heavy cream
How to make it:
Combine the watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Blend the mixture in a blender until smooth; return to the bowl. Pour the cold water into a saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water; let stand for one minute. Place the saucepan over low heat; cook for two minutes. Stir the gelatin mixture into the blended watermelon mixture. Add the heavy cream; beat with an electric hand mixer at medium speed until the mixture is fluffy. Transfer the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions until it reaches “soft-serve” consistency. Transfer ice cream to a one or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Fan Off Join your children for craft time and help them make funny face paper fans. It is a great way to fulfill your children’s time with creativity and laughter. For printable fans and a virtual guide check out www.mrprintables.com/summer-crafts-paper-fan.html.
What you need:
• Paper • Wooden dolly pegs (clothes pegs) • String or yarn
How to make it:
Use your favorite wrapping paper or scrapbook paper or draw your own fun faces on blank side. Make sure the paper is thin enough for easy folding. Start folding like an accordion. Fold the last strip each side backward and glued it so the end is stronger and not sharp. Hold the bottom of the accordion and insert about an inch deep into the wooden dolly peg, making sure there is a tight fit. Wrap the joint with the string and tie. Kristen Morley is the editorial intern.
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