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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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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.

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Favorite Foods Photo Contest........................................ 3 Birthday Blowout.......................................................... 42

Back to School.............. 14 Embrace a new routine.

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Education Directory....... 16 Leading schools, programs, and resources near you.

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Associate Editor Samantha Chan

Why you shouldn’t scream at kids playing sports.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

J. Mark Hart is a lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama. His first novel, Fielder’s Choice (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform), explores father-son and coach-player relationships.

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STOP Bedwetting with these helpful tips.

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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Suddenly, September arrives, and the extreme switch in the pace of your family’s life can leave you feeling frazzled. It doesn’t have to be this way!

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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.

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.

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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Ability School 75 Knickerbocker Road, Englewood, NJ 07631 (201)871-8808 www.abilityschoolnj.org The aim at Ability School is to provide children in grades PreK - 8 with the “right start” - an excellent grasp of the basics, a love of learning and a strong desire to know about the world around Apple Montessori Schools them. This is accomplished through a teaching method that imCliffside Park, (201)840-1703 proves each individual’s ability to learn independently, helping Edgewater, NJ (201)224-6603 the student to become self-sufficient and self-motivated. Their Edison, NJ (Woodbridge Ave.) (732)494-4111 philosophy is simple - students master the basic tools very well, Edison, NJ (Route 27) (732)650-1060 then use what they have learned. The reading program at AbilGuttenberg, NJ (201)840-1703 ity School is two-fold: phonics and high-volume reading. The Hoboken, NJ (201)963-4949 students master the phonics basics, learning to decode or sound Kinnelon, NJ (973)838-2122 out unfamiliar words. On the volume-reading side the beginMahwah, NJ (201)512-1141 ning reader learns reading through word recognition and readMetuchen, NJ (732)205-1515 ing simple books in abundance. This approach provides a balMontville, NJ (973)331-8141 419 Park Avenue • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 ance between the natural impulse to learn to read and providing MorrisSouth, Plains,New NJ York, NY 10016 (973)538-1276 Oakland, NJ (201)337-0183 Randolph, NJ (973)328-7737 tO: FAx # Wayne, NJ (973)696-9750 West Milford, NJ (973)838-2122 FrOm: www.applemontessorischools.com iSSue DAte: Apple Montessori is an established school celebrating its 42nd year, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and Kindergarteners agescall 6 weeks - 12 years weeks - 6th grade).

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The foundation of D-E is centered on quality instruction with an exceptional faculty. Through the innovative use of technologies and a variety of 21st century facilities, including our Harkness Table classrooms, D-E faculty design stimulating teaching methods that inspire problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. Representing the most ethnically diverse secondary school in Bergen County, D-E fosters a close-knit community where students develop “seek excellence, honor integrity, embrace diversity and develop the skills, values and courage to meet the challenges of a changing world and make it better.”

The Elisabeth Morrow School 435 Lydecker St., Englewood, NJ 07631 (201)568-5566 www.elisabethmorrow.org The Elisabeth Morrow School, which has specialized in the education of young boys and girls for 75 years, maintains the highest educational standards by challenging students’ intellects, encouraging independent thinking and cultivating individual talents. Their 7-1 student/teacher ratio allows the nurs-

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ery through grade 8 curriculum to be rigorous, integrated and hands-on. The experienced faculty fosters social and moral growth within and beyond their culturally diverse community.

The uniquely designed, new Middle School program challenges and involves young teenagers in creative ways that meet their educational and social needs. Situated on 14 acres in a residential neighborhood, the campus includes three buildings, each with its own library, state-of-the-art computer lab, music and art studio and science lab. The grounds include an educational forest, brook and fully-equipped playgrounds. The School offers a comprehensive music program, English as a Second Language, after-school and summer enrichment classes and after-school care. The Elisabeth Morrow School establishes a foundation of knowledge and skills that leads to a lifetime of learning.

Fair Lawn Jewish Center The Shirley and Paul Pintel Nursery School 10-10 Norma Ave., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (201)796-9434 (ph) (201)796-2415 (fax) Registration is ongoing for the Shirley and Paul Pintel Nursery School/Kindergarten of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center for the 2014-2015 school year. Parents should take this opportunity to visit the school and enroll their children in a warm, nurturing and fun atmosphere. Flexible, full day and half-day schedules are available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. An extended day program is available in the morning and afternoon. They also offer a Kindergarten Enrichment program which is supplemental to the Public School. Additionally, they offer a “Mommy/Grandma &

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All teachers are CPR and First Aid certified. The Secular and Judaic curriculum is tailored to meet the developmental needs of each specific age group. The students participate in a weekly music program, yoga and gym, Shabbat and holiday programs, as well as special school and family events. They have large open and spacious classrooms, an indoor playroom, outdoor playground and newly renovated bathrooms. Families need not be members of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center to attend the Nursery School. For further information, please call Rona Klein, Director, at (201)796-9434 or e-mail fljcgan@aol.com.

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Lindgren School and Summer Camp 211 Irving Ave., Closter, NJ 07624 www.lindgrenschool.org Founded in 1944, Lindgren School is the oldest preschool in Bergen County. Lindgren offers a unique and exceptional education for young children. Free play and exploration are the foundations of the curriculum. Well educated teachers create a bountiful learning environment for the students. The spacious playground and farm setting offer a natural outdoor classroom, including the resident goats, chickens, donkey and ponies. Half day, full day, before and after care 8-5:30, Mommy and Me. Lindgren Summer Camp – ages 2½ - 11. Monday-Thursdays, half day 9:30 – 12:30 Full day 9:30 – 3:00, Before and after care 8am-5:30 pm. “A bit of country right here in Closter.”

The camp is staffed by teachers and artisans. They offer daily nature hikes to the Closter Nature Center. The science/animal department houses fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds.

They have an extensive art department with woodworking, stitchery, beading, ceramics, painting, batik, printmaking, papier-mache, and weaving. The sports program includes field games and daily red cross swim lessons. Yoga, theatre, music and singing round out the day. They also offer a weekly BBQ and offer a late night campout event for the 7-9 year olds. Call for a brochure, DVD and a tour.

to helping children feel good about themselves, deal with feelings, accept changes and welcome diversity in a warm, loving environment. Applauded by early childhood experts worldwide, the unique program offers an array of stimulating experiences designed to help each child develop to his or her fullest potential. For infants and toddlers, a loving staff of caregivers are committed to making their stay a comfortable one. The infant rooms have the look of a safe and loving home to keep each child more relaxed and secure. Toddlers are frequently challenged in carefully designed classrooms that include dramatic play, transportation, Brio, language arts and make believe. For preschool and Kindergarten age, The Meadow’s School offers specialty rooms where teacher guided lessons and child-initiated activities provide a unique learning experience that encourages students to explore new horizons. The well-rounded curriculum is complemented by an extensive children’s library, art room, lunch room, cooking activities in the kitchen, piano, yoga, a family room for visits and both indoor and outdoor play areas. Find out more about providing your child with some of the most innovative learning experiences around by calling The Meadow’s School today at (201)935-2112 or by visiting www. themeadowsschool.com.

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Montessori Plus Early Learning Centers 326 New Bridge Road, Bergenfield, NJ 113 Engle St, Englewood, NJ 61 Church St, Teaneck, NJ 278 Willow St, Teaneck, NJ (201)816-8202 www.montessori-plus.com Are you seeking a program for your child 6 weeks through first

grade, where your child can make friends, be happy and flourish in his/her development and education? Does your child miss the cut-off date for Kindergarten? Since 1971, the Montessori Plus Early Learning Centers have provided premiere educational programs staffed with trained educators. All are fingerprinted, have background checks, and are CPR and first-aid certified. The programs are age appropriate with an emphasis on education, learning, laughter and play. In addition, the Elementary Academy offers an accelerated program for pre-K through grade 1 for those learners who are ready and who may have missed cut off dates. Keypad entry assures parents’ full access and enforces security measures. Visit their website and call for a personal tour (201)816-8202.

New World Montessori School 165 Burton Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 (201)288-7667 New World Montessori School offers a wholesome educational environment specifically tailored for the needs of young children. Three and four year old children attend school for the half-day session, while the Kindergarteners attend full day. The classroom is fully equipped with Montessori materials that enable the children to discover specific concepts and develop cognitive and fine motor skills. Children are given individualized instruction by trained teachers; thus allowing them to progress at their own pace. The teachers treat each child with dignity and respect and are excellent role models for them. Throughout the day the children are developing so-

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all divisions. Full interscholastic athletic programs beginning in Grade 6 offer students the opportunities to build selfconfidence and cooperative spirit working as part of a team.

SRDS provides its students with a challenging academic curriculum including advanced placement courses in many areas. 100% of the school’s recent graduates over the past five years have been accepted to the finest colleges in the country including Boston College, Brown, Colgate, Cornell, Columbia, Georgetown, Harvard, Tufts and the University of Pennsylvania.

Saddle River Day School 147 Chestnut Ridge Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458 (201)327-4050 www.saddleriverday.org Saddle River Day School is a coeducational, traditional college preparatory day school enrolling approximately 350 students in grades K-12. A 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio provides personalized attention for every student. Founded in 1957, SRDS has established a tradition of integrity and academic excellence while embracing core values including responsibility, honesty, compassion and respect. Situated on a beautiful 26-acre campus, this NAIS and NJAIS accredited day school comes complete with two gyms, two media/library centers, technology lab, performing arts center and three fully equipped art studios including graphic arts. World language instruction in Spanish and French begin in Kindergarten and Latin is offered in Grades 6 and up. Strong visual and performing arts enrich the SRDS experience throughout

Trinity Lutheran School 167 Palisade Ave., Bogota, NJ 07603 (201)487-3580 www.trinityschoolbogota.com Trinity Lutheran School was established in 1982 and is a licensed child care facility. Their teachers are experienced and all staff members have CPR and First Aid training.Every child is unique at Trinity Lutheran, where a variety of stimulating programs meet the individual and developmental needs of pre-schoolers and kindergarteners. Full day and half-day sessions are available, as well as before and aftercare. December 31st is the cut off date for all programs. Arts & crafts, circle time, academic lessons and a gym period are incorporated into daily routines. Children enjoy an outdoor as well as an indoor playground. Special events such as “Farm Day” when a local petting zoo comes to visit, field trips to cultural centers and seasonal activities round out the curriculum. When children are ready to venture out into a world of discovery

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY by themselves, Trinity Lutheran’s 2 year-old program is the place to be. Your child will develop socially and learn selfhelp skills, such as potty training and the ability to separate from their families. Nursery school activities are diversified and center on socialization, listening skills and basic selfcontrol techniques. Pre-Kindergarten programs serve as preparation for Kindergarten. Children master the alphabet and counting while developing their communication skills. The Kindergarten is a full-day integrated program that focuses on phonics, writing, math, science, social studies, weekly music classes and computer skills round out the program. With a goal to “develop a joy of life and learning that will last a lifetime,” Trinity Lutheran School combines quality education with socialization in a friendly, caring atmosphere.

core academics, foreign language, performing and fine arts, athletics, community service, environmental stewardship, and character education. Experienced, well-trained, and caring faculty combined with a unique location provide students with a safe, nurturing, and dynamic learning community that celebrates individuality and fosters critical thinking. State of the art technology opens the doors to the global community at large, providing students with a sense of social and environmental responsibility. The mission of Tuxedo Park School is to teach students to become life-long learners and thoughtful, productive citizens and leaders in their communities, our country and the world. In all aspects of school life TPS values integrity, independence, co-operation, responsibility, compassion, and respect for others.

Tuxedo Park School Mountain Farm Road, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 (845)351-4737 www.tuxedoparkschool.org Founded in 1900, Tuxedo Park School is one of the oldest schools in the country specializing in elementary education.

Beginning in the Pre-Kindergarten program and continuing through the Freshman Year, TPS offers a curriculum that is traditional in its roots yet innovative in its approach, designed to spark intellectual curiosity while creating confident young leaders ready to embrace the challenges of the 21st century.

Small by design, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, allowing for a strong focus on knowing and challenging each child. The program includes a purposeful blend of

Young World Day School 585 Wyckoff Avenue, Mahwah, NJ (201)327-3888 www.youngworlddayschool.org Young World Day School provides a safe, nurturing environment where ordinary kids do extraordinary things. An experienced staff utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to learning using individualized instruction, cooperative learning, and small group instruction. The school includes a traditional preschool beginning at age 2, a Montessori school for ages 2½-5, and a transitional and traditional kindergarten, all with a low pupil-to-teacher ratio. The primary school for grades 1-5 is comprised of small, mixed age classrooms instructed by at least two certified teachers. Students learn at a rate appropri-

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY Cresskill Performing Arts, Inc. 300 Knickerbocker Road., Suite 1100, Cresskill, NJ 07626 260 Grand Ave., Englewood, NJ 07631 (201)390-7513 www.cresskillperformingarts.com Cresskill Performing Arts is a true performing arts center as they expand their schedule and welcome caring, professional teachers from Broadway, music videos, and more! Classes include all dance genres, such as Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap, Musical Theater (triple threat for all ages), Contemporary, Lyrical, Funk, Acting, Improv, and Voice. Acclaimed early childhood classes include: Princess Dance, Ballet Beginnings, Jazz Beginnings, BrainWorks, and Once Upon a Time. They also offer fencing lessons in foil, sabre, epee, and more. New this Fall: Hot Mama Jazz for adults, by popular demand! Performance opportunities include a Work-in-Progress show in December, Spring Recital in June, and outreach shows for charity throughout the year.

Director Betsy Daly and her staff provide local students, age 2½ to adult, with the talents of the larger metropolitan area’s best instructors. The emphasis is on individual growth in a non-competitive environment...fun and inspiration guaranteed!

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Dance Dimensions 516 River Road, New Milford, NJ 07646 (201)967-2928 www.dance-dimensions.net Kick off those shoes and kick up your feet for the dance experi-

ence of a lifetime at Dance Dimensions. In their state-of-the-art facility, Dance Dimensions’ helpful, highly-trained instructors look forward to providing students as young as 2 through adults with quality dance education with an added personal touch. The philosophy at Dance Dimensions is to provide a caring, nurturing atmosphere where dancers young and old can reach their fullest potential and build their own self-esteem while experiencing the true joys of dance. Youngsters who love to dance will find a variety of fun-filled dance classes to choose from.

Whether it’s developing strength and technique with ballet, combining many styles in Jazz, learning the rhythmical patterns of tap or tackling the balance beam, mini-trampoline and floor exercises in gymnastics classes, there is always something for everyone. Children ages 2,3,4 and kindergarteners who love to sing, dance and tumble will get a real kick out of Dance Dimensions’ Shooting Stars program that uses fun activities to help develop motor skills, coordination and rhythm. Children are grouped in classes according to age and ability. Parents who are curious about enrolling their children are welcome to come or call to receive more information. Open six days a week, Dance Dimensions’ registration is ongoing and students are taken on a first come, first serve basis.

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY efits of healthy living can be for the entire family. The Young Harvester’s program, for children ages 6-15, offers a one-ofkind, hands-on experience to work on a farm and learn nutrition through fresh seasonal food. During the fall, winter, and spring seasons, the 12-week, after-school program delivers the consensus of scientific evidence related to food and nutrition, physical activity and self esteem development through an authentic farm adventure. HealthBarn USA offers a weekly parent workshop to emphasize the importance for the family to develop a healthy lifestyle and make it stick. These workshops give parents the knowledge, skills and recipes they need to succeed at supporting their child’s newly learned habits. Summer Camp at HealthBarn USA, held weekly for children ages 515, includes gardening, harvesting, nutrition education through cooking and games, arts and crafts activities and all-natural snacks and lunch. The Seedlings program, for children ages 3-5, is designed to engage in physical activity, participate in preparing new recipes with natural whole foods and visit the garden to experience fresh, seasonal produce. The 10-week curriculum is offered weekday mornings and early afternoons during the spring, fall and winter seasons. School and Scout field trips, ages 5-15, enables teachers to integrate the healthylifestyle experience into science, math, social studies and food science curricula and helps scout leaders present the experience as a challenge for a bead, patch, pin or Try-It. Adult and Teen Workshops offer a continuing series of practical, cutting edge and in-depth workshops (for groups, minimum of 4) on such topics as supermarket shopping, meal planning, weight and exercise, anti-aging, natural beauty and much more. The

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Children increase strength, flexibility, balance, rhythm and motor skills. The Little Gym classes also enhance intellectual development such as listening skills, attention spans, problem solving skills and following directions. Perhaps most important of all, The Little Gym program teaches children to love themselves as they are, that it is okay to make mistakes and that we should always try to do our best. Each skill learned at the Little Gym is another opportunity for a child to be praised for his or her effort as well as for the successful completion of progressive skills. Not every child can be a star athlete. First place, second place and third place typically means that someone comes in last place. At The Little Gym every child succeeds because every child is asked to do the best he or she can do. Every child can and will succeed because this expectation is applied consistently. Children are encouraged to attempt new challenges at their own pace so they can experience the thrill of victory without the defeats. For children who are initially hesitant to take on new challenges, the successes they experience at The Little Gym increase self confidence and thereby enable them to take on new challenges which would have been previously overwhelming. By making exercise fun, children are dramatically more likely to make exercise part of their lifestyle throughout their lives. Each class includes music,

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Mariann’s School of Dance 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 261-1207 www.mariannsdance.com mariannsdance@aol.com Since 1982, the award-winning Mariann’s School of Dance is a creative haven where dancing dreams became realities for hundreds of area families. Creative and challenging classes for children and adults are held in a new state-of-the-art dance studio in Paramus. This 6,000 sq. ft. facility features hardwood floors, private dressing rooms, and a comfortable waiting room with closed-circuit television. Classes are carefully designed by Executive Director Mariann Paul. Ms. Paul and her staff of professional dance educators help students refine their technical skills while instilling a strong appreciation of theatre style, music and expression. Aspiring dancers from beginner to advanced levels can choose from an extensive schedule of recreational and intensive classes. Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Pointe, Tap, Creative Movement, Musical The-

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Miss Patti’s School of Dance Midland Park Shopping Center, Midland Park, NJ 07432 (201)670-4422 www.misspatti.com Miss Patti’s School of Dance is under the direction of Patti Vigon, who has danced in the original companies of several Broadway shows, with the Ruth Page Ballet Company, and in television shows and movies. She has taught dance to children and adults for more than 25 years. Acclaimed as one of the best dance schools in Bergen County, Miss Patti’s School of Dance has limited class sizes taught by a professional staff in spacious studios. There are large viewing windows and ample parking is available. Registration is now open for fall classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop and Lyrical for 2½ year-olds through teens. Students de-

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY velop poise, confidence, social skills, self-esteem in a funfilled, non-competitive and nurturing environment. “Their renowned end-of-the-year recital requires the children to work hard as a cohesive team to make this event a lasting memory for the family� said Patti, “It enables them to learn and put together the ingredients that turn a dance into a performance...music, dance technique, timing, spacing, formations, and teamwork.� More than 100 of Miss Patti’s students participate with the internationally acclaimed Donetsk Ballet (Ukraine) in an annual production of The Nutcracker, sponsored by JULIEDANCE. JULIEDANCE was founded

by Patti and her husband Darryl, in memory of their daughter Julie, a very talented young ballerina who died of Ewing Sarcoma, a form of bone cancer. The highly successful and entertaining Nutcracker production serves as a significant fund-raiser to combat children’s cancer. This year’s performances are scheduled for December 7 at 7pm, December 8 at 7pm and December 9 at 2pm at Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus. Tickets are on sale now and group rates are available. Call (201)670-4422.

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age appropriate classes provide your child with a class that always has them in mind. Teachers play guitar and follow a curriculum that will introduce your child to a multitude of instruments, props, puppets and books that have been hand picked to create a classroom filled with the sounds of song and laughter. Their baby’s classes offer parents an opportunity to learn ways to interact with their little ones with bounces and tickles as well as instruction in Baby Massage. Classes are offered for children from babies to 4 years of age. Each child receives a CD for each age level they participate in. They also do fabulous parties! Call Musical Munchkins at the number above and check out their website for the current schedule and registration materials.

Needlecraft School 216 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, NJ 07432 (201)444-2976 www.needlecraftschool.org It may be impossible to count all of the children and adults who have developed a love of sewing at Ginny Fawcett’s Needlecraft School. For over 30 years, the students at Ginny Fawcett’s Needlecraft School have learned the finer points of sewing, while picking up the basics of good manners from their instructor. The Needlecraft School’s programs are open to students of all ages and abilities. In fact, one of Ginny’s students was only three years old! Does your child want to be a designer? Your little ones will learn the fundamentals of sewing so that they too, can one day see their dream come true. Participants will learn to create their

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mer camps and parties, to formal athletic training and sports leagues. Best of all, you don’t have to be a gym member for your kids to enroll. The Swim Academy at NYSC is designed to waterproof kids. Experienced instructors work with students one-on-one or in groups to ensure that they receive the necessary training to become safe and confident swimmers. Safety comes first, with fun a close second. All skill levels are welcome. NYSC Birthday Bashes throw a high-energy bash without breaking a sweat. Each all-inclusive party package provides it all - from invitations to cake, to decorations and everything in between. The only thing you need to do is show up and have a blast! They offer three different options that let you choose a party theme and a featured activity. Whether your children are big swimmers, sports fans or enjoy groovin’ to the latest tunes, they have a party that’s right for you! Sports Clubs for Kids offers action-packed camps and programs that foster athletic skills, teamwork and healthy habits. Through sports, games and activities they create a safe, caring, noncompetitive environment that is ideal for learning and making friends.

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The Performing Arts Academy 194 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 (973)839-7800 www.thepaa.com ThePaaOffice@yahoo.com Discover quality dance training in a fun, friendly environment at The Performing Arts Academy! Featuring one of the largest Preschool Programs in New Jersey, The Performing Arts Academy is dedicated to providing dance classes for stu-

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY dents of all ages and skill levels. Choose from a diverse schedule of daily classes, from Creative Movement and ballet to Hip Hop, Tap and Tumbling, just to name a few. All classes are held inside the Academy’s impressive 10,000 square-foot studio.

This state of the art complex boasts 5 beautiful dance rooms, 2 student lounges, a homework area complete with complimentary high speed internet access, waiting areas for parents, oversized observation windows and a full line of dance apparel for your convenience. This acclaimed Academy was created in 1991 by Dawn Laviola-Schaub, who realized her dream of sharing a life-long joy and love of dance with children. Two decades later, that vision has catapulted The Performing Arts Academy into the forefront of the dance community at an international level. Her students are the recipients of hundreds of performance awards at the regional and national levels. They have performed on Broadway, in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, on television, in national commercials and with professional dance companies. In addition to its 650 students, The Performing Arts Academy employs only the brightest and most talented dance teachers from the Tri-State area, all of whom are dedicated dance professionals themselves. Call The Performing Arts Academy today to find out all that they have to offer. Families are also welcome to visit their Web site for an online tour of the impressive facilities.

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to step onto the court and spend the time of their lives at the Washington Township Tennis & Fitness Club! The perfect way to introduce your child to the game of tennis, their fun and fully interactive “Junior Tennis Academy” welcomes children ages 6 and up from the beginner through advanced skill levels. Classes begin in September and are offered 7 days a week for your convenience. Private and group lessons are also available. For younger children, Washington Township Tennis provides an exciting “Pee Wee Program” for 3 - 5 year olds. No matter what the age group, all programs are presented under the watchful eye of an experienced, attentive staff. Families are also encouraged to ask about the fun-filled “Jr. Weekly Summer Camps” that run every June through August. Discounts are available for early sign up. Call today for a brochure and find out how to “serve” your child with a memorable tennis experience!

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Special Needs Berger Learning Group, LLC 18A Johnson Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201)742-5298 www.bergerlearning.com info@bergerlearning.com The Berger Learning Group, LLC, is a private Applied Be-

havior Analysis (ABA) center in Northern New Jersey serving children, ages 15 months to 16 years, with autism, developmental delays and behavioral challenges. The group’s director, Diane Berger, MA, BCBA, is a board-certified behavior analyst and certified special education teacher in New Jersey and New York. Behavioral services offered at the Berger Learning Group include supervision and coordination of home and school programs, parent training, positive behavior intervention plans, functional behavior assessments, as well as a reading comprehension program based on concept imagery and adjusted for children with autism and other delays. Cognitive skills, language/communication, play skills and social skills are addressed and strengthened through one-to-one ABA/VB instruction as well as weekly group sessions. Self-help skills

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Good Talking People, LLC 111 Galway Place, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201)837-8371 (ph) (201)837-1668 (fx) office@goodtalking.com www.goodtalkingpeople.com Good Talking People, LLC is a well-established private practice in Speech Language Pathology made up of licensed and certified clinicians with over 25 years of experience. They provide diagnostic and intervention services for toddlers, children, adolescents and adults with speech language problems. Good Talking People, LLC has established a wonderful working relationship with many audiologists, dieticians, physicians, occupational and physical therapists, psychologists and various school professionals throughout Northern New Jersey, and the New York Metropolitan area. Their services include: Speech Language Evaluations, focusing on speech, language, voice, fluency, oral motor and social skills; Speech Language Therapy, offering individual sessions specifically designed to meet the needs of each client; Social Thinking and Communication Programs, running small group sessions designed to improve understanding of social situations; Preschool Screenings; Work-

Sensory TKD of Bergenfield 155 South Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ (201)384-2424 sensorytkd@verizon.net www.sensorytkd.com Sensory TKD of Bergenfield is the first neuroscience inspired martial arts program. They specialize in training children with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Dyspraxia and PDD. Children undergo a complete health history, unique functional neurological exam, nutritional and behavioral assessment. This information contributes to the customized Taekwon-Do and exercise intervention that best addresses each child’s individual challenges. Their Taekwon-Do instructors have extensive training to integrate modifications to Taekwon-Do during the sessions. They are skilled at observing and detecting strengths and weakness so that the appropriate Taekwon-Do intervention can be applied. This program began in 2006 when Chiropractor Dr. Kerry Escamilla who is also a student of functional neurology noticed improvements in his own difficulties with attention and impulsivity. Completing extensive courses in functional neurology, early child learning and behavioral disabilities, functional medicine and his own

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Being a girl means the possibilities for fun and adventure are endless. Let this be reflected in your little girl’s wardrobe with Infinity for Girls. More about the experience of fashion than the look, each piece in the collection can be worn in various ways to truly express the wearer’s personality and mood.

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3 Jungle Jam Swaddles from Aden + Anais are a must have for all new families.

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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

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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

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3 Stay on track with your diabetes, and stay healthy with Dealing with Diabetes Burnout from Demos Health. Learn how to set realistic expectations and goals, find balance with ease, and become confident in your ability to live with diabetes. www.demoshealth.com 4 SuperSeedz has everyone with Celiac Disease at heart as they offer a line of dry roasted, shell-free pumpkin seeds in eight different flavors. Get your healthy snack today. www.superseedz.com 5 Show off your pearly whites with Supersmile Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste. Available in flavors including Icy Mint, Cinnamon, Mandarin Mind, and Green Apple, the paste whitens safely and effectively while fighting cavities. www.supersmile.com

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August 5:The ThemuHoboken Downtown Farmer’s Market, Washington St., Hoboken, www.hobokenfarmersmarket.com. Drop by this weekly seum invites young August 17 markettothat includes visitors take part inana array of fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious homemade and much, much more. Ongoing Tuesdays through The Semi Annual series of Maywood fun treats, and fully interactive summer sessions. Weekly November. 3-7:30pm.

Summertime Fair, 100 themes include ArtStreet Explosion, Neverland Adventure, SuWestAcademy, Pleasant Ave., May-HolyLuau. perhero and Hawaiian weekly August 13: La Festa Italiana, RosaryOffered Church,in 344 Sixth St., Jerseywood, City, www.lafestaitalianajc.com.

A joyful feast of fun, faith and www.jcpromotions. sessions through August 26. delicious food awaits at Holy Rosary Church. Runs through August info. This outdoor event 17.welcomes 5-11pm. visitors of all ages to a day great bargains on aThe wide variety of August 13:filled Openwith Public Viewing Nights, William McDowell items, as well as special areas for kids.

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August Lyndhurst,17 (201)460-8300. The Observatory’s 20-inch, research-grade telescope is open to visitors of all ages for a breaktaking view of the The Maywood Semi Annual night sky. 8:30-10:30pm.

Summertime Street Fair, 100 August 17: The Green Mile Outreach 4th Annual 5K Race & Kids Fun West Pleasant Ave., MayRun, www.jcpromotions.

Liberty State Park, Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, www.active. wood, com. Families are encouraged to lace up their sneakers and show their info.

This outdoor event support by taking part in this special fundraising event. welcomes visitors of all ages to a day filled with great bargains on a wide variety of items, as well as special areas for kids. 10am-5pm.

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The Wildlife Challenge, Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, (201)200-1000, www.lsc.org. Liberty Science Center’s challenging summer exhibition invites you to have some fun as you crawl through the streets, sidewalks, and sewer pipes of the urban jungle.

Open daily through September 1 The Wildlife Challenge, Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, (201)200-1000, www.lsc.org. Liberty Science Center’s challenging summer exhibition invites you to have some fun as you crawl through the streets, sidewalks, and sewer pipes of the urban jungle.

Cannici Drive and Skyline Drive, Ringwood, www.ringwoodfarmersmarket.org. Turn your Saturday into a tasty treat for one and August 2 a visit to the morning market that includes all by paying fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade jams and jellies, Ringwood Farmer’s fresh baked Market, The Ring-goods, and much more. Open Saturdays through October wood Park and Ride, 25. 9am-1pm.

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August 1: All Star Hockey Academy, The Ice Vault Skating Arena, 10 Nevins Drive, Wayne, (973)628-1500, www.icevault.com. Young sters are invited to study under legendary New Jersey Devils players Chico Resch, Jan Ludvig, and Scott Stevens through August 30.

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August 1: Peter Pan, St. Catherine’s Performing Arts Guild, Ringwood, 112 Erskine Road, Ringwood, www.stcpag.org. The St. Catherine of Bologna Performing Arts Guild (STCPAG) presents a memorable adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Presented again on August 2 and 3.

August 2: The Main Memorial Park Flea Market & Collictible Show, 1400 Main Ave., Clifton, www.jcpromotions.info. This indoor and outdoor flea market offers a wide variety of jewelry, clothing, handbags, perfumes, collectibles, and so much more!

August 3: Hawthorne Farmer’s Market, Grand Ave., Hawthorne, (973)204-5088. Drop by this weekly program featuring a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, honey, and home made baked goods. Ongoing through October 26. 9am-2pm.

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August 9: Summer Craft Fair, New Jersey Botanical Garden, 2 Morris Road, Ringwood, www.njbg.org. There’s tons of fun for the whole family during this afternoon event that includes over 40 booths with beautiful crafts, including jewelry, pottery, sculpture, art, kids’ stuff, and all kinds of unusual goodies. Free admission. 12-4pm.

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