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Letter from the Editor U This letter is being constructed in my yard, where curious catbirds, cautious cardinals, and skittish wrens have been popping by to feed themselves and their young. Juvenile songbirds, sticking close to mama and papa bird, are trembling their wings as they beseech for food. They’re still relying on their parents for support, toeing (“beaking?”) the line between needy childhood and independence. Back-to-school season emulates this same need to let go while also guide our young. Soon, your class shopping will be complete, and you’ll be saying, “Bye!” at the busstop. Don’t worry, though: When your offspring returns from a day of enrichment and learning to your door, she’ll still need you to oversee the after-school routine. Maybe this involves trekking to a number of programs before settling down to complete homework, or maybe it includes cheering her on during the latest team sporting event. Whatever activities your family has upcoming, you can find your groove with Brooke Stone’s scheduling tips for a well-balanced routine in “Back to School.” Also find tons of choices for schools and
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programs in our Education Directory. Additionally, moms and dads can lead the way to successful September styling with our fall fashion spread, “Smart & Stylish,” by Associate Editor Samantha Chan. Samantha’s hand-selected only the coolest clothing for your little learner. Finally, you can help your child if she’s experiencing the uncomfortable condition of wetting the bed at night. “Stop Bedwetting” by Jacob Sagie, Ph. D., addresses the wrong and right ways to approach the situation. With these tips, your entire family can get on track to a better sleep scenario. We still have a few weeks of balmy warmth left, folks, so enjoy that sunshine while you can. Show off your most delicious summer treats in the Favorite Foods Photo Contest, catch up with the latest adventures at The Sandbox Social blog, and sound off at the PARENTGUIDE News Facebook page to get involved in great giveaways. Have a wonderful August,
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DON’T MISS Galaxy Quest
Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures take their cosmic presence on the big screen to another level in Guardians of the Galaxy. Based on the popular comic, the live-action feature is sure to be a summer smash with all ages, Go along for the ride beginning August 1.
Pony Power
An adorable little horse named Twilight Sparkle learns a few important life lessons in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The newly released DVD features five animated My Little Pony episodes that take young audiences on unforgettable adventures. Pick up your copy in stores and online today.
Dragon Tales
Based on the hit animated flick How to Train Your Dragon 2, the same-titled video game takes players to the Viking Isle of Berk for hours of fun with Hiccup, Astrid, and all of your favorite characters from the movie. The game is available now for the Nintendo Wii, XBOX 360, and PlayStation 3 game systems.
Turtle Power
Your favorite heroes in a half shell are back in the reboot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Opening on August 8, the action-packed new film will keep viewers on the edges of their seats with the perfect blend of live action and visual effects.
King of the Jungle
One of the most iconic characters of all time swings right into your own home in a brand-new adventure with Tarzan. Available now exclusively at Walmart on DVD and Blu-ray, the special release features an updated story and amazing CGI animation. Tarzan is also available on Digital HD.
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More With Mario
Race along walls and upside down on twisting, anti-gravity tracks in Mario Kart 8. The exciting new game for the Nintendo Wii U includes highlight videos, online play mode, and crisp HD graphics. Pick one up in stores or online now.
Documenting Dinosaurs
Lionsgate Films and filmmaker Todd Doublas Miller present Dinosaur 13. The documentary focuses on Peter Larson, a paleontologist who unearths the largest and most well-preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil ever found. Catch it in limited release and Video on Demand beginning August 15.
Okee Dokee
Make your summer even more memorable with Through the Woods by the Okee Dokee Brothers. The Grammy-award winning duo’s latest CD is sure to be a hit with listeners of all ages. Order or download your copy at www.okeedokee.org.
Open Sesame
PBS Kids is happy to announce that there’s even more Sesame Street to enjoy. The show that has been educating and entertaining for more than four decades presents an additional half-hour show every weekday afternoon. Don’t miss the extra half hour of Sesame Street on air and digital platforms beginning September 1. Check local listings.
Silly Putty
Putty is on a mission to rescue his imprisoned friends in Putty Squad for the Nintendo 3DS. Rated E for Everyone, the retro action game features brandnew moves, game modes, tutorials, and bonus stickers to collect. Donald McDermott is the managing editor.
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New moms are invited to World Cup Nursery School on August 13 at 12:30pm for the New Mommy Meet-Up. Head to the 160 Hunts Lane location in Chappaqua with your newborn (0-8-months-old) to meet new friends. No registration is required.To learn more about the event, visit www.worldcupnurseryschool.com.
Harney Fest is back on August 16 beginning at 8am. The annual family festival is hosted by Harney & Sons Fine Teas. It features live entertainment, games, and factory tours to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary. The factory is located at 5723 Route 22 in Millerton.
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by Jacob Sagie, Ph.D. It’s a milestone towards which every parent strives: The day when they’ll finish buying diapers or nighttime pull-ups for their child. With this milestone comes passage into an age of maturity and responsibility for the child, not to mention a welcome reprieve on our bank accounts. So what happens if that time seems never to be coming? What if your child has long ago passed his 5th or 6th birthday, and he is still not getting through the night without accidents? Or what about when he hits the double digits? You’ve already asked the pediatrician what to do seemingly countless times and were told to simply let the child grow out of it. But how long should you wait before taking another course of action? Parents come to me all the time after having listened to their family doctor and waited. But when your child is suffering from heightened stress, frustration, and embarrassment, why should you merely wait? Why add months or even years of distress to his life? As a parent, I was once confronted with just this situation. My son, at age 6, was still having accidents at night. Completely dry and able to go the whole day without any incidents, nary a night went by when we didn’t have to change the sheets. We were exhausted not only because of the middle-of-the-night housekeeping duties, but also because, as much as we tried, we couldn’t find any real solution for his “problem.” Our doctor sent us for many tests: blood tests, urine tests, you name it. But nothing yielded any results. The reason? Because in
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nearly 99 percent of children facing bedwetting, nighttime accidents are not a result of a medical condition. Bedwetting may be the result of a learning fault of the brain’s reflex system that occurs when the child is in a state of very deep sleep. These are otherwise healthy children who, through no fault of their own, aren’t capable of recognizing the signals that the bladder is sending to their brains. It pains me when I hear of children who are being punished for bedwetting, made to change their own wet linens to “teach them a lesson” with the intent of forcing them to learn to wake up and go to the bathroom. Confronting this ignorance requires that parents become educated and effectively assist their child in overcoming this condition. Within pediatric medical circles and the parenting community there is an overwhelming lack of credible information and resources available to those parents who are desperate to do something. Commonly repeated “helpful hints” are often wrong and can even be detrimental to the child. For example, I bet you’ve heard that you should take your child to the bathroom before you go to bed yourself. But by doing this, you’re taking the responsibility away from the child, and he will fail to train his brain to recognize the necessary signals. There are people, myself included, who have a focused practice to fix bedwetting. Safe and proven methods have already treated millions of children around the world and are available to the millions more who are still suffering.
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So what can we do? •Educate. Knowledge is power, and it will help guide whatever decision you make. •Do not ignore the problem. The condition exists, and your child needs to feel that he has a support system. •Be available to your child. He is the primary sufferer of this whole ordeal and needs to know that he is not alone. •Show your child information available online about other kids who have been dealing with this problem. Let him see that there is nothing wrong with him, and that bedwetting can be overcome. •Don’t compare your children. Highlighting that a younger sibling is not having accidents just makes the affected child feel worse. •Seek professional help when your child shows concern for the condition. Dedicated bedwetting clinics and online resources are available for exactly this purpose and have safe and proven treatment options. Jacob Sagie, Ph.D., is a world-renowned enuresis specialist and founder of several bedwetting clinics around the world. His 30year career dedicated to treating bedwetting has lead to the development of TheraPee, an online tailored bedwetting therapy treatment kit that mirrors his in-clinic techniques.
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magine sitting in a classroom and hearing your teacher’s voice at the same level of importance as someone sneezing and a bird chirping outside — simultaneously. Imagine being fearful of school because the sound of the air brakes on the school bus and a potential fire drill are unbearable. Imagine having your name called a half dozen times and not responding to it. When you do finally answer, you can’t understand why the caller is so aggravated with you.
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These scenarios describe what it is like to have an auditory motor planning, and higher level sensory integration skills. The processing disorder. Some children are sensitive to sounds (hyperuse of sound and music is so intimately connected to movement responsive to auditory stimulus) and some children ignore sounds that children in listening programs are often compelled to move (hypo-responsive to auditory stimuli). Others have difficulty filter- and explore the environment in new ways. ing sounds and hear all sounds at once. Many people diagnosed Current clinical work suggests that listening therapy decreases with autism spectrum disorder have to deal with these auditory the time necessary to meet treatment goals. When incorporated issues 24/7. In a world where one out of 88 people is affected by into a sensory integrative treatment approach, changes are typicalautism, there are a multitude of interventions to manage each and observed attention, organization of behavior, self-regulation, 419 ParklyAvenue South,in:13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 every symptom. To manage the auditory aspects, listening therapy timing, development, refinement, articulation, fine motor skills, may assist with retraining the brain to process sounds. and more. Since many of these skills support communication, to: FAx # improvements are seen in many components of communication, Listening therapy combines electronically altered compact discs — which vary in musical style, sound quality, and level of too. Children may obtain a greater range of nonverbal communicaFrom: tion, greater emotional and verbal expression, iSSue DAte:and improvements enhancement — within a sensory integration frame of reference. Sensory integration recognizes that there are three steps to funcin pragmatic language. tioning: sensory input, or taking cues from our environment all at A typical, program lasts for 30-minute Pleasehome-based call or faxlistening your comments and/or oK. inonce through the senses; processing input, in which we understand tervals, two times a day, for two through 16 weeks. The time frame the stimulations and store the experience; and producing an adapbetween daily listening sessions is about three hours. The basic SigNAture oF APProvAl: tive response, like answering a question or speaking at the correct equipment needed includes a CD player, special headphones, and volume. Listening therapy programs are individualized to address CDs. The CDs for each individually designed listening program each child’s specific issues. The music, listening time, and type of are obtained from a trained and qualified provider, who usually stocks a library of them for clients to borrow. modulation used vary. The accompanying individualized activity program fluctuates, too. A child may be asked to sit on a moving swing and toss a bean bag into a bucket, repeat a list of directions next to an open winCurrently, all in-clinic staff at the Holistic Learning Center in New dow that lets in outside noises, pick plastics letters out of putty to York is trained in listening therapy. Susan Varsames has advanced stimulate hand strength, or countless other activities. A child may training and uses additional discs for refinement and specific taralso be very active while listening to CDs, working on suspended geted goals. More information about the Holistic Learning Center equipment and 3-D surfaces that challenge postural organization, may be found at www.holisticlc.com.
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son with special needs. I’m an optimist and inspirational speaker, and I tell families (and I remind myself sometimes!) to look for the good moments to lift your spirits and improve your day. In Emily Perl Kingsley’s essay “Welcome to Holland,” she uses the metaphor of excitement for a trip to Italy that becomes an unplanned trip to Holland to describe the experience of discovering and treating the disability of a loved one.
The essay says to me that it is important to embrace the attributes that Holland has to offer. Says the author, “If you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn’t get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things...
Monica Holloway is the author of best-selling autism memoir Cowboy & Wills (Simon and Schuster). Visit her at www.monicaholloway.com. and www.facebook. com/cowboyandwills to share your stories and find a local autism support group.
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Monica Holloway and her son, Wills. about Holland.” For a person with autism and her support network, a baby step such as making a new friend or trying a novel food may be an enormous milestone, which should be savored. One baby step that stands out to me was the day my son Wills began occupational therapy. We were so nervous. That was also the day, for the first time, Wills asked, “What’s wrong with me?” Even though I was apprehensive about how the session would go, Wills participated fantastically in it, and he asked when we’d return for another one! This was a huge step toward Wills having many good days to come.
We’ve had our share of difficult days, but little triumphs like participating in a first therapy session filled us with hope. I wouldn’t change one freckle, one misunderstood moment, one tiny piece of Wills for anything in this world. When my partner and I have bad days, we still embrace and appreciate all the good we have too: the progress, our love, our son. When you and your child with special needs are having a hard day, try to look for the good moments — big or small, past or present — and remember that you are not alone. Know that those with special needs and their loved ones present one strong community for support! parentguidenews.com
Cookouts, amusement parks, festivals, and parades give your kids the chance to nosh on their favorite summer treats. In honor of all the delicious fare enjoyed during the dog days of the year, we invite you to submit photos of your kids eating (even wearing) their favorite foods. Interested in sharing yummy memories? Log onto www.parentguidenews.com by August 30, and submit one photograph per family. We’ll post select submissions in September for viewer voting. The family of the child whose photo receives the most votes by September 30 wins four tickets to a show such as Broadway’s On the Town . Bon appetit!
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1. Systematize and organize
During the school year, there are many tasks that need to be repeated daily or weekly, all year long. Create organized and efficient systems with specific time frames to complete these tasks. This takes the lastminute frenzy and fear of forgetting completely out of the equation. If you plan to make your child’s lunch every day, try scheduling this task as the last thing you do before you go to bed each night. Commit yourself to this routine, and soon it will become a habit. Organize everything you need to complete this task by designating one corner in a cabinet for all lunch-making supplies: containers, groceries, and notewriting materials. Save a corner in the fridge for all lunch-related perishables. Now, right before you go to bed, you’ll automatically know what you need to accomplish and how to do so without a second thought.
2. Enlist help
Apply the same principles of systematizing and organizing as described above to tasks for which the kids are responsible. Inviting your children to co-create systems they‘ll use gives them a sense of ownership and signals your respect for their growing decision-making abilities. For younger children, pick a simple task such as deciding what to wear to school. Work with your children to designate a time to choose each part of their outfit, and lay the clothes out together before bedtime. Ask older children what time of day they might like to work on their homework on a regular basis. Help choose a homework area that’s quiet and available to them at that time.
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Before the school year begins, create a family calendar with upcoming events. Sports activities, holidays, birthdays, dances, parent-teacher conferences, and plays are always mapped out by the school well before the start of the semester. If you have an active awareness of what the next month or season brings, you can prepare your family to forgo frantic scrambling. And with a solid overview of the ebb and flow of the calendar, you can fit in extras — like doctor appointments and vacations — even during busy periods. For example, if you know October is a particularly hectic extracurricular activity month, and you’re also aware that your child needs a physical, you can go ahead and schedule the physical for November, when the calendar is less packed. Brooke Stone is the founder and C.E.O. of GYST, a lifestyle management firm in New York City that custom matches busy people with expert personal assistants. GYST allows clients to do more by doing less. Stone has appeared on A&E’s Hoarders, is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and is a graduate of Ithaca College and Walnut Hill School for the Arts. To learn more, visit www.gystplease.com.
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Discover Some of the Area’s Finest Schools, Programs & Resources! Schools Alcott School 535 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (914)693-4443 46 Fox Meadow Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914)595-7551 27 Crane Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914)472-4404 mfrancella@alcottschool.org www.alcottschool.org The Alcott School is a Montessori preschool offering half day classes for Toddlers and half- and full-day classes for children ages 3 to 5 years. In addition, a class with extended hours and calendar is available for working families at our Crane Road location. The classrooms are staffed with experienced Montessori trained teachers and assistants who come from diverse backgrounds. Individualized independent learning allows each child to develop school readiness skills, social skills and academic skills at their own pace. A multicultural curriculum is enhanced through family participation. Special activities include movement, music and nature. The school offers early drop-off, and after-school enrichment classes including soccer, dance, golf, mu-
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sic, and languages. The Kidz Club, a small group after school program designed to teach social skills to children between the ages of 3 and 5 years meets in the Scarsdale location. Toddlers do not need to be toilet trained. Bussing may be available. Call for a tour! Ann & Andy Child Care 2170 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 (914)592-3027 www.annandandychildcare.com At Ann & Andy, each child is considered on two levels: first, as an individual, and then as a member of the group. The specific needs of a child are addressed with the help of regular communication and consultation with parents. On a group level, the child is a member of a community, which offers the opportunity for social growth while providing a structure in which to find security and safety. Regularly planned group activities are designed to meet the natural, physical, emotional and cognitive needs of children at play. The staff is carefully trained to promote a positive environment and to keep a balanced routine that does not stress or over stimulate children. Yoga, gymnastics, an American sign language/music/Spanish class, and computer classes are offered. The school is open year round and has a nine-week summer camp program on located on five acres with plenty of outdoor space for exploration and discovery. Nutritional
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The French-American School of New York (FASNY) Preschool: 85 Palmer Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583 Lower School: 111 Larchmont Ave. Larchmont, NY 10538 Upper School: 145 New St., Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (914)250-0415 www.fasny.org The French-American School of New York (FASNY), a coeducational day school for children, nursery through grade 12, offers a dual curriculum in French and English, combining the strengths of both the French educational system and the best US independent schools. Bilingualism is at the core of the FASNY experience with students graduating with the French Baccalaureate and a high school diploma. Give your child the ability to play, write, read, sing, act, formulate concepts, raise questions and make friends in two languages!The Extension Program of the French-American School of New York offers courses in French or English but also mini camps in French for all children (nursery school to grade 12) and adults in Westchester and Fairfield counties. You do not need to attend the school to participate. Courses include fencing, language, cooking and science activities, chess, French theater and more. If you are looking for stimulating afterschool activities offered in an international environment where you and your children will be exposed to different languages and cultures, join FASNY Extension Program. Learn more at www.fasny.org/afterschoolprogram.
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Hudson Country Montessori School 340 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914)636-6202 info@hudsoncountry.org www.hudsoncountry.org Hudson Country Montessori School’s philosophy of education promotes the executive functions that educators and business leaders emphasize as necessary for 21st century success. At Hudson Country, children learn how to learn. Education is a joyful experience of discovery, self-directed learning, divergent thinking and collaboration. Students are exposed to mental order, numerous hands on learning opportunities with purposefully designed materials and engage in a framework in which intellectual and social discipline goes hand in hand. The calm and happy atmosphere fosters concentration, creativity and self-reliance, enabling children to develop a solid academic foundation. Curriculum is individualized and skills are developed based on student interest. Classrooms are multi-age environments so children can benefit from peer tutoring as well as teacher directed, small group and collaborative work. The 3-acre campus provides a safe, fun environment for nature study and play and in the afternoons, children participate in physical education, music, Spanish and art. Also available is an array of afterschool activities that are bound to peak interest! Hudson Country Montessori School does more that teach facts; it ignites your child’s innate passion for learning. Programs are available for children from 15 months through eighth grade with extended hours available, from 7:30am-6pm. Montessori Children’s Center 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605 (914)597-2253 www.cmteny.com Located in the heart of Westchester County in White Plains, New York, on the beautiful 70-acre campus of the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, the Montessori Children’s Center is a model childcare center operated by the Center for Montessori Education/NY, recyour needs, your neighborhood
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For children who will be two by Nov. 30 1/2 Day or Full Day Programs Before and After Care Available
Stay & Play Club Before (starting Sept. 2014) or After School ProgramsOpen till 6pm for Lakeland Elementary school aged children
Summer Camp For ages 3.5to 9 years old 9am to 3pm You choose the days! June 30 through August 15 For information on all of the above programs call: Nancy Brophy, Owner/Director
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ognized worldwide for excellence in Montessori education. The school is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. A child’s early years establish the foundation for the rest of his or her lifetime. At the Montessori Children’s Center, carefully planned environments and trained, experienced and loving Montessori teachers provide a happy, nurturing atmosphere for learning and development during this influential time of life. The Center has three classrooms: Infants (3 months-18 months), Toddlers (18 months-3 years) and Early Childhood (3-6 years). Each classroom is specifically designed to meet the developmental, emotional, physical and social needs of each age group. The school operates year-round, full-time, five days a week from 8am-5:30pm, with a schedule designed to meet the childcare needs of working families. Ongoing enrollment is available, depending on vacancies. For more information about the Montessori Children’s Center program and to schedule a visit of our facilities, please contact Director, Rebecca McCuller at (914)597-2253.
www.parentguidenews.com • 212-213-8840 Rainbow Nursery School 130 North Central Ave., Hartsdale, NY 10530 (914)949-3736 www.rainbow-nursery-school.com The Rainbow Nursery School offers early childhood programs including pre-kindergarten for 4-5 year olds, as well as individualized programs for 2 and 3 year olds. Various activities offered include art, music, cooking and those to develop all basic academic skills. Through the programs and activities, children are introduced to the three Ss: socialization, sharing and self-esteem. At Rainbow Nursery School, children socialize through playing with other children harmoniously. For most children, sharing is one of the first ex/LNH XV RQ
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY periences and lessons in a group setting where they learn to respect others and the concept of cooperation. It is through these lessons, along with the acquisition of knowledge that children may build their self-esteem. The caring staff is dedicated to making your child’s first experiences away from the home pleasant and positive ones. Head teachers have more than 25 years of experience in teaching preschoolers. With various sessions available, including two, three and four days per week, there is a plan for each family’s individual scheduling needs. Each school day, snacks will be provided for students. Contact Gale Kelleher, E.C., program coordinator to set up a visit. This fall, sign your child up for new exciting music programs for ages 2 and older. Tom Thumb 1949 East Main St., Mohegan, NY 10547 (914)528-5600 www.tomthumbpreschool.com Tom Thumb is a private school for young children ages 2.9 and older. It was founded in 1968 by Nancy Brophy who continues to be its hands-on owner and director. Tom Thumb is proud to have over 7,000 children graduate; 99 graduated in June 2010 who will continue their education in our six surrounding school districts. The school prides itself on its well-qualified and caring staff and in teaching a balance of academics and social skills as well as strong programs in physical education, music, drumming and French. Programs have grown to include Stay & Play and ThumBelina. Stay & Play is an afterschool program for school-age children with bussing from the five Lakeland Elementary Schools. The staff at Tom Thumb has created a unique program, ThumBelina, a new facility and a comprehensive program completely devoted to the needs of 2 year old. This program has been created from a large body of
Come See The Difference Year-round Montessori childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years of age in beautifully designed Montessori environments on the pastoral grounds of the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, in White Plains.
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY current educational and child psychology knowledge. Both Tom Thumb School and ThumBelina offer half-, extended- and full-day programs from 7am-6pm. The school year continues to follow the Lakeland School calendar. The staff is pleased to offer a corporate calendar for working parents so that Tom Thumb and ThumBelina can be a second home during summer and school vacations.
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Audubon Greenwich Nature Center 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 (203)869-5272 http://greenwich.audubon.org 419 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 •Just 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 one mile over the border into Connecticut, Audubon Greenwich is a great location for afterschool and weekend visits throughto: FAx out#the year. The 285-acre sanctuary has miles of family-friendly trails that are open from dawn to dusk every day and the indoor Kimberlin Nature Education Center, gift shop and fine art gallery From: iSSue DAte: is open to visitors from 9am-5pm most days of the week, all year long. There you will find the Hilfiger Children’s Learning Center with activities, exhibits, Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. a bird viewing window and a live beehive. The Center is also available for private rentals and birthday parties, too. Audubon Greenwich is easy to reach via the Hutchinson SigNAture oF APProvAl: River or Merritt Parkway or I-684, and offers guided programs on weekends, a unique Summer Nature Day Camp and a February Vacation Camp that gives young people a fun way to explore the
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EDUCATION DIRECTORY great outdoors. Also, mark your calendars for the big Hawk Watch Festival & Green Bazaar on September 22 and 23. The live birds of prey shows and family-oriented activities are sure to please all ages. To stay up-to-date with the wide range of activities, visit the website and sign up for the weekly newsletter by e-mail. Belle School of Music 1088 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale 283 Tarrytown Road, White Plains 1537 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers (914)961-5511 www.belleschool.com Established in 1983, the Belle School of Music “Where Learning is Fun!” takes pride in the high standards it sets while providing a comprehensive musical education. The school has developed a unique, effective and enjoyable way of teaching children 2 years and up and adults. Under the supervision of accomplished, highly qualified, dedicated performers and teachers, the child you love will learn to play musical instruments and will develop an appreciation and love for music that will last a lifetime. Bring out the musical talent in your child! Call to schedule a free introductory lesson and consultation.
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with the rest of the Central Park Dance staff nurture the talent of students, pushing them to develop and excel. Young and adult dancers are invited to participate in the exciting curriculum and new offerings. Also available at Central Park Dance is a preschool program that is regarded as one of the finest in the area, where children as young as 2 years of age participate in introductory classes. Through age 5, tiny dancers enjoy age-appropriate activities that introduce classical ballet and the grand music of productions such as Swan Lake. Miss Talia’s Boutique is located within Central Park Dance and is open late, seven days a week for your convenience. There is a wide selection of footwear, body wear, gymnastics attire and accessories available at affordable prices. Hoff-Barthelson Music School 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914)723-1169 hb@hbms.org www.hbms.org Music education exerts a profound impact on the development of a child’s intellect, personality, values and relationships. Children learn to focus and concentrate, to listen and observe keenly as a result of the twice-weekly music and movement classes they attend in Dalcroze eurhythmics. At the Hoff-Barthelson Preschool for 3and 4-year-olds, music receives a special emphasis as children are engaged through play in a full curriculum that introduces numbers and language arts, science and nature, dramatic play, cooking, sand and water play and outdoor play. The Preschool provides a safe, nurturing environment, which promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development in young children. Experienced teachers meet each child’s developmental and personal needs while they build toward readiness for kindergarten. Hoff-Barthelson Mu-
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Central Park Dance 450 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914)723-2940 www.centralparkdance.com One of the longest running and most respected dance studios in Westchester, Central Park Dance offers workshops and programs in dance and fitness. Children to adults benefit from the superior teaching techniques. Maria Bai, artistic director at the studio, offers more than 30 years of teaching experience to students. Bai along
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Over the Moon Music and More, LLC 78 Garth Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914)722-2025 www.overthemoonmusicandmore.com Since 2005, Over the Moon Music and More, LLC, has been providing the Music Together program for children from birth through kindergarten age, accompanied by an adult caregiver. As hundreds of thousands of families worldwide know, Music Together is a research-based, non-performance-oriented program of songs, rhymes, movement and instrument play. EssenMusic Conservatory of Westchester tial to the Music Together approach is the belief that all chil216 Central Ave., White Plains, NY 10606 dren are musical and that their natural aptitude for music will (914)761-3900 blossom in a sufficiently rich music environment. Most classes www.musicconservatory.org are for mixed ages— enabling siblings to attend together and Join the Music Conservatory of Westchester for exciting programs allowing all children to participate at their own level— and for students of all ages (pre-school through senior citizens). From meet for 45 minutes each week. However, we also have new private and group instrumental and voice lessons to chamber music, chorus, and musical theatre, there is something for everyone! 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734Big Kids classes for 5- to 7-year-olds that meet for 60 minutes each week. Classroom activities are supported by at-home maThe conservatory’s high quality programs cultivate lifelong learnterials, which include a CD and songbook for each 10-week ing and a sense of community through the joy of music making. TO: FAX # semester or 6-week summer session. Classes are available in MCW has an experienced and dedicated teaching faculty of 85 Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Dobbs Ferry, Mount Kisco, Tarrytown performing artists. Private instruction is offered in all instruments and Tuckahoe, as well as at the storefront in Scarsdale, and and voice. In addition, MCW offers chamber music and ensemFROM: ISSUE DATE: free demo classes are available. bles such as Youth Chorus, Junior Strings, or Rock Band, Suzuki instruction in violin, cello, guitar and flute, and classes in Music Skills (sequential and movement for Pre-K Please call or music fax your commentsclasses and/or OK. through Purchase College at SUNY 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 grade 3), music theory, musical theatre, composition, jazz, rock, (914)251-5939 and pop. MCW’s Music Therapy Institute has been the largest proSIGNATURE vider OF APPROVAL: www.purchase.edu/departments/physicaleducation/aquatics.aspx of professional music therapy services in the Westchester reHere’s a program that shows a “stroke” of genius: aquatic classes gion, working with more than 2,000 children and adults each year. for children and adults. After all, swimming is a skill that saves Please visit MCW’s website to view the 2013-2014 course catalog lives, has total-body exercise benefits and can enhance the qualor call (914)761-3900 for more information. ity of life. Children generally take to the water with ease, yet adults are never too old to learn the skill. While beach and pool time with kids becomes safer and more fun when parents master swimming, aquatic exercise improves aerobic endurance and flexibility without impacting the joints. So, swimming keeps the Swim Programs Offered entire family healthy! Held in a sparkling six-lane pool and divLevels 1-6 Learn-to-Swim Springboard Diving ing well, heated for swimmers’ comfort, the Purchase College Parent/Child Classes, 6mos. - 3yrs. Aquatics Program runs year round and features children’s group Beginner & Intermediate Lessons lessons, adult lessons— including infant and preschool aquatics for Adults with a parent— and specialty programs. All lessons are taught SCUBA Certification Our instructors are according to American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim guidelines by Private & Semi-Private Lessons ARC trained Water Snorkeling Classes certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Most Safety Instructors. Lifeguard Certification classes are given during each daily session so siblings of varied abilities may be in different classes at the same time. Specialty Children’s lessons are programs include SCUBA certification, springboard diving, pri30-45 minutes long. vate and semi-private lessons, and adult lessons, both beginner and intermediate classes. Register now! sic School has achieved national recognition for its unsurpassed leadership in education, performance and outreach since 1944. Preschool education is an integral part of the overall School curriculum. Preschool teachers bring experience, warmth and skill to the classroom. The student-teacher ratio is 7:1. Teachers are fully state certified and hold Master of Art degrees in early childhood education. Three-year-olds meets Monday–Thursday, 12:15-2:30 pm; while 4-year-olds meets Monday-Friday, 8:45–11:30am.
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YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester White Plains, NY 10605 (914)949-8030 www.ymca-cnw.org The school-age programs have been developed based on the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Activities have been carefully created to provide opportunities for children to learn new skills, develop relationships, and build self-esteem in a positive environment of safety and support. Activities include homework assistance, arts and crafts, theme days, team building, music, sports, field trips, cooking, and swimming. For more information, please contact Kim Waldon at (914)949-8030, ext. 207 or kwaldon@ymca-cnw.org. parentguidenews.com
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Timeout Why you shouldn’t scream at kids playing sports.
by J. Mark Hart On every youth baseball field in America, a fourthgrade infielder lets a routine ground ball go through his legs into the outfield, causing an error. In response, an adult — coach or over-involved parent — yells at the child. The depth of fury in the scream suggests the boy did it on purpose, but we all know he did not. It was a simple mistake, which happens often in baseball. So, why the uproar? Screaming has become the norm in youth sports. Why do we think it is acceptable to yell at children who have no power to answer back and are simply playing a game that is supposed to be fun? What does that say about the parents and instructors? What is it teaching our children?
Examining this behavior poses hard questions for the screamers and the rest of us who enable them with our silence. Let’s take a look at what is really going on in such a scenario. •It’s likely the boy feels bad already about making a mistake in front of his teammates, opposing players, umpires, and grownups on both sides. Adding to the embarrassment and hurt pride with a loud display makes the situation worse. •Publicly demeaning the player isn’t going to enable him to make the play next time. •Screaming may make an adult feel better, but isn’t the child’s mood most important? •Odds are, the kids engaged in youth sports are just enjoying themselves and not going to become professional athletes. Likewise, their parents aren’t going to become professional coaches. So, if there’s a missed play or mistake in a childhood game meant to be fun, what’s the big deal? The next time you encounter a public shaming in youth sports, consider that the following factors involved in this behavior: •The screamer has lost his perspective on youth sports and their purpose. •A parent may have boundary issues, which are expressed through being too invested in his child’s performance. These actions don’t actually reflect on the parent. •A coach with boundary issues may be too invested in his team’s performance because he thinks it means something about him. It does not. It’s the coach’s job to offer quality coaching regardless of the team’s results. •The person yelling does not have a powerful way to relate to failure and is focusing on his own feelings rather than those of the child. People who can’t control their volume and discouraging words at youth sports events should explore three main points: 1) Get some perspective and mend boundaries. If a kid hits a home run, it’s his home run. If he flubs a grounder, he flubbed it. If he gets a scholarship, it’s his scholarship. None of these accomplishments or failures belong to the parent or coach. 2) Learn from what happened and improve if possible. Emotional reactions to failure are a distraction. The child still has to make the next play. After a foul play, the pitcher grabs the ball, gets the sign, and hurls the next pitch regardless of anyone else’s emotions. If a person is hooked by emotions, he cannot fully coach during the subsequent play; if the players adopt this same attitude of fixation, they cannot fully execute on the next play, either. 3) Craft a broader, more effective understanding of youth sports, as well as life itself. Sports offer a wonderful opportunity for children to learn how to set goals and work constructively toward their accomplishments. They discover how to deal with frustration and failure. Sports can teach grace under pressure, social skills, and how to contribute to a team. Making a mistake in public, modulating an emotional response to it, learning from it, and refocusing on the goal is a recipe for success on and off the field. The positive lessons learned from youth sports stay with children in the classroom and in their adult careers. Sports are supposed to be fun. That’s why children play them. With a little reflection and awareness, it’s possible for adults to have fun with youth sports, too.
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August 3: Hiawatha- A Puppet Show, Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, (914)963-4550, www.hrm.org. Exquisitely crafted puppets, full stage sets, and Native American flute and drum present the story of Hiawatha, a curious boy who becomes a famous hero. Talking animals and a wise teacher show him the way. 3:30pm.
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August 5 and 12: Super Smart Spectacular Science Tuesdays, Mount Kisco Library, 100 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco, (914)864-0130. Bring your kindergartener and first graders for a story and crafts program that teaches children the fun and excitement that goes hand-in-hand with science. 4:30-5:30pm.
summer program. Based on the bizarre and beloved characters of this ghoulish American family, the highAugust the Stars energy show15: and Under classic comedy will entertain kids and adults alike. 7pm each day. Epic Screening, Kensico Dam Plaza, Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, (914)864-PARK, www.westchestergov.com/parks. Load up the family vehicle with blankets and chairs for a picnic on the lawn and treat the family to a showingAugust of the animated Through 8: Localfamily Artists Exhibit New Work at film, Epic. film isShowcase, rated G Faculty andThe Student Pelham Art Center, 155 and begins at sunset. 5th Ave., Pelham, (914)738-2525, www.pelhamartcenter.org/home/. The highly popular Faculty and Student Showcase is back and features new work in a variety of mediums by the Art Center’s distinguished teachers and enthusiastic students. Exhibited work ranges from charcoal to oils, black and white photographs to digital August 24: Early Gets Times the Worm prints, and mixed media Bird to ceramics. vary.
Fridays in August: Baby, You’re A Firework Fireworks, Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye, www.ryeplayland.org. Use Boston Post Road and other local roads to reach the location every Friday. Celebrate the season with these spectacular showings. Watch from the park, or from the beach boardwalk or the grass embankments leading down to the Playland parking area. 9:15pm.
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Calendarof Events weekend, find hidden LEGO City minifigures in MINILAND, enter for a chance to win a Family 4-Pack of Annual Passes, create a firefighter minifigure in the LEGO City Mural build, and more. First Responders will receive a discount on admission all weekend! 10am.
Fridays in August: Baby, You’re A Firework
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Fireworks, Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye, www.ryeplayland.org. Use Boston Post Road and other local roads to reach the location every Friday. Celebrate the season with these spectacular showings. Watch from the park, or from the beach boardwalk or the grass embankments leading down to the Playland parking area. 9:15pm.
August 18: Many Moons Puppet Show, Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua, (914)238-4779, www.chappaqualibrary.org. James Thurber’s classic short story comes alive in Nicola McEldowney’s puppet theater. Fun for all ages! 7pm. August 21, 22, and 26: Back to School Immunization Clinic, Westchester County Health Department, 134 Court St., White Plains, (914)995-5800, www.westchestergov.com/health. Free immunizations are available by appointment during special back-to-school clinics for children ages 12 months through 18 years, who are uninsured or whose insurance doesn’t cover immunizations. Appointments can be made by phone, and are on a firstcome, first-served basis. 9am-12pm, and 1-3pm.
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August 22-31 August 22: Music on a Summer’s Eve: Syncopated Jazz with Jon Doty and Friends, Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers, (914)864-PARK, www.westchestergov.com/parks. There are a limited number of patio tables and chairs available for seating on a first-come-first served basis. Bring blankets or lawn chairs just in case, to keep the whole clan comfortable. Beverages, hot dogs, hot pretzels, ice cream and other snacks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. No pets allowed. Gates open at 5:30pm; music starts at 6:30pm. August 24: Fairy Walk, Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Katonah, (914)864-7282, www.muscootfarm.org. Little ones are invited to wear their fairy outfits and search the woods for these winged whimsies. 1-3pm. August 25: Monday Afternoon Storytime at Barnes & Noble, Barnes & Noble City Center, 230 Main St., White Plains, (914)397-2420, www.bn.com. Young children can enjoy an exciting adventure at every turn of the page during this storytime. 3:30pm.
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August 28: Library Live 2014: Around the World, Field Library, 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill, (914)737-0847, http:// fieldkids.wordpress.com. Kids of all ages are invited to
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travel the globe without ever leaving Peekskill! Sample food from other cultures, learn an exotic dance, and discover crafts, games, music, and costumes from around the world. Get your “passport” stamped in China, Ecuador, Ireland, and a host of other countries. 6:30pm. August 30-31: CORNucopia, Philipsburg Manor, 381 N. Broadway (Route 9), Sleepy Hollow, (914)631-8200, www.hudsonvalley.org. Celebrate everything corn! Feast on a bounty of corn-centric delicacies, take part in a bevy of hands-on, corn-related activities, and traverse a kid-sized mini maize maze during the Hudson Valley’s corn festival. Tickets are available online at hudsonvalley.org. 10am-5pm.
All Month Long Every Day in August: Summer Tours for 2015, Harvey Cavalier Camp, The Harvey School, 260 Jay St., Katonah, (914)232-0581, www.harveycavaliercamp. org. Tour the campus this summer while the program is in session to get an up close look at the facilities on the 125-acre campus and see the fun and excitement. 10am-2pm.
August 28: It’s Showtime Storytime at Barnes and Noble: The Toe Show, Barnes and Noble City Center, 230 Main St., White Plains, (914)397-2420, www.bn.com. Bookseller/entertainer extraordinaire, Toe, leads this morning for stories, singing, and lively fun. 10:30am
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Sundays in August: Bicycle Sundays, Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains, www. countycenter.biz. During Bicycle Sundays, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters and strollers. The course runs from the Westchester County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, a round-trip of 13.1 miles. There are many points of entry and exit along the way. Parking is available at the County Center lot. The program continues on Sundays in September. 10am-2pm. Fridays in August: Fireworks, Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye, www.ryeplayland.org. Use Boston Post Road and other local roads to reach the location every Friday. Celebrate the season with these spectacular showings. Watch from the park, or from the beach boardwalk or the grass embankments leading down to the Playland parking area. 9:15pm.
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1 Available at your local Whole Foods Market for babies on up, Everyday Coconut Shampoo & Body Wash contains a moisturizing blend of coconut oil, coconut water, calming yarrow, and chamomile. www.everdaycoconut.com
6 Dragonwing girlgear empowers girls to play their best through an assortment of age-appropriate sports attire, including bras, camies, compression shorts, and accessories. www.dragonwinggirl.com
2 Whether at a tailgate party to relaxing on the beach,The Wine Traveler is an asset. The plastic wine sippy cup keeps things cool, is dishwasher safe, and allows you to enjoy your favorite beverage on the go. www.theproductfarm.com
7 Peter Caliendo, technical commissioner for the International Baseball Federation, offers more than 100 drills that cover essential skills like hitting, fielding, and pitching in his new book Youth Baseball Drills (Human Kinetics). www.amazon.com
3 Jungle Jam Swaddles from Aden + Anais are a must have for all new families. These pre-washed, 100-percent cotton swaddles are soft, comfy, and perfect as stroller or nursing covers, burp cloths, changing pad covers, tummy time blankets, and more. www.adenandanais.com
8 Designed to keep babies warm in the winter and cool in the summer, the All Seasons Carrier from Lillebaby is lightweight and durable with breathable 3D mesh. www.lillebaby.com
4 Serenity Star from Aden + Anais offers safe sleep for baby and peace of mind for you. This multi-tasking machine is a feeding diary, room temperature indicator, sound machine, night light, and clock all in one. www.adenandanais.com
9 Organizing for your baby just got easier thanks to the Universal Baby Bottle and Sippy Cup Organizer and the Universal Baby Food Jar Organizer. The products are stackable and extremely convenient. www.prkproductsinc.com
5 For a small monthly fee, Hatchery Tasting Boxes will show up right on your doorstep complete with a tasty combination of condiments, cooking sauces, jams, oils, spices, baking ingredients, and more. www.hatchery.com
10 The Aqueduck Single Handle Extender controls hot and cold water flow, features “Ducky� wings to help keep the water temperature just right, and a fun extender that makes it both easy and safe for kids. www.peachyco.com
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