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Special Needs and Health & Fitness Directory.......... 28

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Travel Directory.............................................................. 36 Attractions and accommodations for great getaways.

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Mouth Myths.................................. 14 P. 14 The truth about children’s dental health.

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Managing Editor Donald McDermott

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Associate Editor Samantha Chan

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Before Birth...................................... 16

Art Directors Margaret Baldauf, Susanne Kimball, Ilana Rispoli

Amusing anecdotes about your hospital stay.

Director of Web Development Kristen Jankowski

Top Toys.......................................... 32

Accounting Teresa Pinargote

Kids’ gifts for your lists.

Contributing Writers Andy Areffi, Melissa Areffi, Rich Brugger, Katie Bugbee, Princess Ivana Pignatelli Aragona Cortes, Anita Duhl Glicken, Debra Manchester MacMannis, Don MacMannis, Sallianne McClelland

Traffic, TSA, and Tantrums, Oh My!.. 34 Eight tips for surviving holiday travel with your kids.

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Winter and its many festivities are Our Program Directory features many options for children upon us! PARENTGUIDE News still looking for their niche and to try something new. You’re wants to spread the holiday cheer. sure to find an activity within its pages for every type of interest.

This issue is chock full of priz- Thinking of skipping town with the family during this wones and giveaways for our readers. derful but hectic time of year? Princess Ivana Pignatelli AragCheck out “Top Toys” to see our favorite ona Cortes lends insight on traveling with children during holgift picks for every child, and enter contests for a chance idays in “Traffic, TSA, and Tantrums, Oh My!” The real-life to win each present! As the year winds down and you re- princess and mom suggests helpful tips to reduce stress and flect on all the memories you and your children have make your vacation a memorable one. created in 2013, share with us your favorite one cap- More parenting tips abound in “It’s Autism” by Andy and tured in a snapshot. Submit your photo to the Family Fa- Melissa Areffi. The authors have three children with autism, vorite Photo Contest for a chance to win a De’Longhi and their article shares advice on how parents can cope when AC230 Air Purifier or tickets to Broadway’s Cinderella. a child is first diagnosed with the disorder.

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Back in the Hobbit

MGM and Warner Bros. present the second half of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Peter Jackson co-wrote and directs this amazing tale that follows Bilbo, the dwarves, and Gandalf as they continue the journey to get their gold back from the dragon, Smaug. Available in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, opens on December 13.

Circus Legends

Luminocity, the latest show from the Big Apple Circus, sets up its onering tent at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park in New York City through January 12. Now in its 36th spectacular season, the entertaining show offers aerial feats, flawless jugglers, astounding acrobats, playful pooches, and much more, all no more than 50 feet from the stage. For tickets, directions and more information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.

Christmas Miracles

Nathan Andrews is a young doctor who rethinks his career when he loses a patient in the Hallmark Channel original movie, The Christmas Blessing. Nathan finds himself questioning fate and the fragility of life, all the while hoping for a Christmas Miracle. Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Rebecca Gayheart, and Rob Lowe, The Christmas Blessing airs on the Hallmark Channel December 21. Check your local listings.

Still Despicable

Brighten someone’s holiday season this year by putting Despicable Me 2 in his stocking. This summer’s worldwide, smash hit follows the animated adventures of Gru, his three adopted daughters, and a multitude of hilarious minions. The new DVD release provides everything from 45 minutes of bonus features to three, new, minion mini-adventures. Despicable Me will be available on DVD, Digital HD, BluRay, and in a special BluRay Combo Pack, on December 10.

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The Main Event

Children, teens and adults can become John Cena, The Rock, Hulk Hogan, CM Punk, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and all of their favorite superstars from the past 30 years in WWE 2K14. The amazing, new, video game from 2K Sports offers more than 45 matches designed to celebrate three decades of WrestleMania. Pick up your copy today for the XBOX 360 and Playstation 3 game systems.

Dynasty on DVD

Lionsgate Home Entertainment proudly presents Duck Dynasty: Seasons 1-3. The backwoods, bearded bunch comes right into your home on DVD and BluRay in a wonderful collector’s set that would make the perfect gift this holiday season. Available in stores and online December 3, the set includes the first three seasons, never-before-released bonus features, and a limited-edition Duck Camo bandana.

Frosty Good Fun

Go along on an unforgettable ride across a winter wonderland with Frozen. The new release from Disney Animation Studios focuses around a fearless young optimist named Anna. When Anna’s sister Elsa uses her icy powers to trap the kingdom in eternal winter, Anna is forced to team up with Kristoff and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in hopes of stopping Elsa and saving the day. Frozen is in theaters now.

Scholastic Stories

Scholastic Storybook Treasures makes it a holiday season to remember with Merry Christmas, Splat...and More Winter Stories. Available in stores and online now, the holiday-theme DVD includes celebrity narration, a read-along function, behind-the-scenes features, and endearing animated tales.

Just Dance

Families have even more reason to get up and dance because Just Dance 2014 is available now for the Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, XBOX 360, Nintendo Wii U, and Playstation 4 game systems. Ubisoft’s sequel to Just Dance 4 comes complete with all-new moves, new modes and features, and more than 40 of the hottest tracks! Take your party to the next level by picking up a copy today.

Donald McDermott is the managing editor.

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Disney on Ice

Audiences of all ages are invited to join in the celebration as Disney characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice - 100 Years of Magic! Featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and a plethora of princesses, the skating spectacular runs January 3-5 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford. Seats for Disney on Ice shows always fill up fast. Get your tickets early at www.izodcenter.com or by calling the box office at (201)935-3900.

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The hearwarming story of a young girl and her magical wooden soldier comes to life on stage during three special performances of The Nutcracker. Charitable organization JulieDance unites more than 100 performers from Miss Patti’s School of Dance and The Donetsk Ballet for this fabulous, fundraising event. Proceeds from the shows go toward pediatric cancer research, care, and treatment. Enjoy The Nutcracker on December 13, 14, and 15 at Paramus Catholic High School, 425 Paramus Road, Paramus. For times and ticket prices, contact Miss Patti’s School of Dance at (201)670-4422, or log onto www.misspatti.com.

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Families are invited to step inside a winter wonderland this month at the New Jersey Children’s Museum, 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus. The museum will be magically transformed throughout the month of December for an eye-catching, holiday celebration for museum visitors of all ages. Highlighting the festivities will be a special Breakfast With Santa. Call the museum at (201)262-5151, or log onto www.njcm.com for times, dates and further details.

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Moms and dads who need a night out won’t want to On December 6, WinterFest with Sukey Molloy & Friends! promiss the 30th Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts & vides a multicultural holiday concert for families with children Tavern Fare at the Bergen County Historical Society in ages 7 and younger. Sponsored by the Nyack Center, The Nyack River Edge. Visitors will get to sit and enjoy a wonderful Art Collective, and PlayMove&Sing, Inc., the show combines Colonial Christmas Concert featuring Linda Russell & Companie. After each show, musical stories, stuffed felt characters, and interactive songs. The stroll over to The Black Horse Tavern in the Campbell-Christie House for delicious festivities are held at 6:15pm at the Nyack Center, South Broadway 419 Park Avenue South, Floor,are Newheld York, 10016 •21 212-213-8840 • Fax tavern-style foods.13th Concerts onNY December and 22. Contact the212-447-7734 BCHS and Depew Ave., Nyack, New York. For more information and at (201)560-2114 to make a reservation, or visit www.bergencountyhistory.org tickets, visit www.nyackcenter.org to find out more.

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ne of the most common challenges facing families today is how to communicate feelings in ways that help instead of hurt. Effective techniques are available, so it’s just a matter of learning these tools and putting them into practice.

Whether it’s anger, hurt, fear, sadness, or guilt, research tells us that feelings want to come out.

Feelings held too long inside can result in withdrawal, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and a whole rash of psychosomatic problems such as headaches, stomach aches, and difficulty sleeping. On the other hand, expressing feelings in hurtful ways such as with insults, meltdowns, sarcasm, withdrawal, or acting out can create great strains on relationships.

There are at least five main ways that children learn how to communicate. These include: watching adult family members as they interact, observing how adults communicate with them, engaging with their siblings, viewing examples on TV shows and in movies, and participating in peer interactions.

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tions. Think of life inside the family as a laboratory for learning how to get along with others.

Bickering between siblings is one of the most common symptoms that arises from not having the tools to work out feelings. During therapy sessions with families, one of our favorite, lead-in questions is, “Do you guys ever recycle, or do you throw everything in the trash?” We’ll get affirmative answers about recycling things like bottles, cans, and newspapers, and then follow up with, “That’s great, but do you know how to recycle your relationship when things get strained?” The point of the question becomes obvious.

One of the conflict-resolution tools that we teach parents and kids is called The Repair Kit. It can provide an effective path toward forgiveness, conflict resolution, and bringing out the best in one another. Once acquired, this method can be used as frequently as needed to help things run smoother.

The Repair Kit In this scenario, person 1 starts as the speaker and person 2 as the listener. Both participants sit face to face so their knees are parentguidenews.com

almost touching. Deep breaths are suggested to help the listener avoid becoming anxious or defensive. If everyone can agree, person 1 shares with person 2 each of the following:

1. A genuine appreciation toward the other.

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2. Something that upsets him. Examples: “It made me mad when you teased me about my shirt today,” or “I don’t like it when…”

3. A wish or a want that would help fix the upsetting issue. Example: “I want you to be nice to me and not tease me.”

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After sharing one way, the flow reverses so that person 1 becomes the listener and person 2 becomes the speaker. Participants should also pause to take deep breaths when reversing roles. Conscious breathing is one of the fastest and most effective de-stressors available.

If you’re thinking that you and your partner may want to try a few couple’s tune-ups with The Repair Kit, don’t be embarrassed! That’s often the case, and you can use the exact same model. We’ve taught it to thousands of couples, too.

We can’t overemphasize the importance of healthy communication. In happy, loving families, everyone takes time to check in and learn how to talk and listen to one another.

They know how to repair hurt feelings instead of withdrawing or becoming hurtful to each other. As hard as connecting can be in the hurried pace of our day-to-day lives, quality communication is more important than ever.

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Don and Debra MacMannis are a team both at home and at the office. Married for more than 30 years, the couple have simultaneously served as directors of the Family Therapy Institute of Santa Barbara, a nonprofit organization. In 2009, Don won the title of “Best Family Therapist” in a poll taken by SBParent.com. In 2010, Debra was honored with an Award for Service to the Community by local therapists and the Mayor of Santa Barbara. Additional tips and tools can be found at www.howsyourfamily.com.

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It also helps if parents introduce kids ages 5 and older to The Repair Kit as part of a family meeting when things are going well. Explain, “We know that broken things such as a flat tire need repair. We have also learned that when people aren’t acting in caring ways toward each other, something needs to be fixed.” The adults can first model The Repair Kit, and then have each family member practice by pretending to be upset with one another about something.

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The truth about children’s dental health

by Anita Duhl Glicken, M.S.W.

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Throughout the last decade, oral health has become an important topic of discussion in the health care community. Many studies now link oral health to overall health.

A person’s mouth is teeming with bacteria, but most of them are harmless. Normally, the body’s natural defenses and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, can keep bacteria under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease.

Cavities are the result of a bacterial infection, and young children can “catch” the harmful bacteria that cause cavities. It’s important to try to keep these harmful bacteria from our children’s mouths during their first year or two. If left unchecked, they become the dominant bacteria, and the child with them could experience a lifetime of tooth decay.

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood. It is five times more common than asthma. Untreated, tooth decay can have serious, negative effects on a child’s physical, social, and educational development. Mouth pain makes it difficult to eat a healthy diet, to learn to speak properly, and to concentrate in school. Untreated tooth decay in baby teeth can damage a child’s permanent teeth.

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The benefits of oral health education and prevention (screening and counseling regarding diet and oral care habits, fluoride varnish application) significantly outweigh the cost of dental disease. For example, full mouth restoration in a hospital operating room costs $6,000 to $10,000. Preventative fluoride varnish application costs 75 cents, takes less than three minutes, and can be done during routine visits to the dentist’s office.

Here are some tips to get you started in the right direction when facing common myths about oral health:

1 - It’s okay to share utensils and cups with your children

while eating. Almost every parent is guilty of it, but parents should always use a separate utensil or cup when eating with their child. Recent studies have shown young children can get cavities from Streptococcus mutans (MS), a bacterium that can pass from person to person through the transfer of saliva. A 2008 study in Pediatric Dentistry pointed to mothers as the primary source of the MS colonization in their children.

2 - Blowing on food is the best way to cool down your child’s

meal. Well, not if you are worried about their oral health. MS bacteria can easily be transferred to food and then to children’s mouths. parentguidenews.com

3 - Sugar eats tooth enamel, causing cavities. The true culprit

is the bacteria in the mouth, which convert sugar into enamel-eroding acid. Tooth enamel does not grow back, and once destroyed, sensitive dentine are exposed to decay. Cutting back on sugary foods provides less fuel for bacteria, and brushing and flossing regularly are vital to keep bacteria and cavity counts low.

4 - Losing baby teeth to tooth decay is okay. It is a common myth that losing baby teeth due to tooth decay is insignificant because baby teeth fall out anyway. Tooth decay in baby teeth can actually result in damage to the developing crowns of the permanent teeth growing below them. If baby teeth are lost prematurely, the permanent teeth may erupt mal-positioned and eventually require orthodontics.

5 - You don’t need to worry about cavities in baby teeth. As men-

tioned above, baby teeth hold the space for permanent teeth. If cavities are left untreated in baby teeth, they can develop into serious pain and abscesses. Occasionally the infection can spread to other areas of the body, and in rare occasions, it can even result in death.

As parents, we want what is best for our children. Be sure when you visit your doctor’s office that the health care professionals you see evaluate all areas of your child’s health, including their oral health. These medical professionals can easily be the first to spot early signs of tooth decay and other oral diseases. They can help your dentist nip the problem in the bud before it gets out of hand. And, of course, practice good oral health care with your children, ensuring they brush their teeth twice per day, floss, and limit sugary foods. These simple things can secure them healthy smiles many years down the road.

Anita Duhl Glicken, M.S.W., is the president and C.E.O. of the nccPA Health Foundation and is project leader of the National Interprofessional Initiative on Oral Health (NIIOH) Physician Assistant Initiative. The program is leading the oral health charge among primary care providers, such as certified physician assistants who are often on the frontlines of oral health emergencies, education, and prevention.

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Before Birth Amusing anecdotes about your hospital stay.

by Katie Bugbee Baby’s almost here, and you’ve got everything in order. All you have to do now is wait for the show to start! Before labor kicks in and you head to the hospital, prepare yourself with some essential insight for the experience.

Realize you’ll lose all sense of pride. I remember trying to initially cover up in front of the nurses. But by day 2, you’ve been poked, prodded, and examined by every doctor, nurse, and orderly in the building. I think the food crew even saw my bum. And as the prudest person in America, I couldn’t have cared less.

Note that all the planning you’ve done might just go out the window. I spent an entire weekend in Lamaze class. I had a birth plan paired with birthing music. My pantry and freezer were stocked with popsicles and carb-filled foods to fuel me (and cool me) for the hours spent in labor before we headed to the hospital.

And then, two weeks before my due date, I woke up feeling funny.

Strange enough to head to the ER. I had a rare form of preeclampsia, and the baby needed to come out right away. Emergency C-section.

No popsicles. And no Beyoncé.

Screaming at your partner will help. It really will. And here’s the secret: Anything you say during labor cannot be held against you.

This also applies to the first year after birth. Anything said between the hours of 12am and 4am cannot be brought up the next day.

Breastfeeding might be harder than anything you’ve ever done.

This is what my husband tells any pregnant woman he knows. It took machines, apparati, lactation consultants, a devoted husband, and at least four hands to get my first baby to eat. At day 5, using pumps, massage techniques, gels and creams, I looked at my husband and said, “When we met freshman year of college, did you ever imagine you’d be handling my boobs this way?” But honestly, you should let people help you, especially your partner. It will bring you closer than you ever thought possible.

It’s okay for the baby to sleep in the hospital nursery. So many moms will tell you that their baby slept next to them every night in

the hospital. Well, good for them. But I bet they didn’t sleep one wink, hearing every gurgle. Let a nurse take the baby to a nursery for the night, and bring him to you when it’s time to eat. You’re going to have this baby for the next 60 or more years. You might as well nap now.

Ask for help. Truly. Maybe women used to do this all by themselves back in the day, and yay for them. But if you have the opportunity to have night nurses, nannies, and loving family help you with this newborn, take it. You are still in charge (or, the baby is). Once you feel like the support is intruding more than helping, you can start cutting back.

Find a new-mom friend. It may be hard at first, but a friend will help you break out of the comfort zone of your sweatpants and jammies. Make a goal to get out of the house for at least an hour each day, breastfeed in a public area (gasp!), or talk through concerns with someone.

You’re the queen for the day. Don’t worry about anyone else, the schedules, the well-meaning visitors to the hospital. This day is about you, your partner, and your baby. And once this beautiful bundle is born, make sure everyone takes precious care of you while you care for your new addition.

Katie Bugbee loves any chance to hang out and be silly with her family. When not touring the suburbs of Boston looking for activities to entertain two preschoolers, she can usually be found managing the content at Care.com.

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PROGRAM 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 2-1/2 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! For registration and information, call (201)390-7513, e-mail BDaly85Lex@hotmail. com or check out their website, www.cresskillperformingarts.com.

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Children’s faces light up as this colorful coach pulls up to your home, school or party place and the bus NEVER moves once the kids climb aboard. The Fun Bus is available for schools/daycare centers, birthday parties, and any other special events. Contect Bergen County Fun Bus by calling Chrissy at (201)791-2BUS(2287) or email her at bergen1@funbuses.com. You can also visit the website at www. funbuses.com/Bergen-county.com.

Ice Vault Skating Arena 10 Nevins Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470 (973)628-1500 www.icevault.com Ice Vault Skating Arena is the tri-state area’s newest multi-rink facility! Featuring two impressive NHL-sized ice rinks this 76,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art family recreational facility is home to Ice Rentals, Recreation Leagues, Public Skating, Figure Skating, Open Hockey, Youth and Adult Leagues, a fully stocked Pro Shop, Skating Camps and an abundance of programs to keep you or your family occupied for year round ice fun! This breathtaking new facility directly serves the Northern and North Central New Jersey area but also offers programs such as customized clinics to accommodate all New Jersey residents. And if you are looking to provide your child with a “cool” celebration on his or her next birthday, then Ice Vault is the place to be! Their fun-filled two hour party packages provide your young guests with an hour of skating fun; time in the decorated private party room; skate rental; their very own off-ice party attendant; delicious food; favors and candy; tokens to the Ice Vault’s arcade; a FREE skating pass for future use and a FREE Ice Vault T-shirt for the birthday child! So find out more about some of the “coolest” programs and parties around by paying a visit to Ice Vault Skating Arena today!

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PROGRAM DIRECTORY Ilene Weiss Special Education Consultant, Advocate and Tutor (845)267-6720 prizeteacher@gmail.com www.prizeteacher.com At one time or another in all of our lives, consultants, tutors and advocates can be valuable assets to have. Parents may turn to consultants when they want to fight for their childs’ rights to a free and appropriate public education. As that consultant, Ilene will review the documentation relating to your child’s education and prepare you for meetings with the school district. As an advocate, Ilene will help break down barriers at the school district and safeguard the parent’s and child’s due process rights under the law and help ensure the child is provided a meaningful educational benefit from the 504 plan or IEP. As a tutor, Ilene works with children who are struggling and want to do better in school and will meet with the child once or twice per week for one-on-one instruction. Ilene Weiss is a retired Yonkers special educator with over 30 years of experience. She has served as a Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairperson for the Yonkers Board of Education, has written numerous IEPs and participated in many CSE meetings. In addition, she is a certified NYS teacher and highly qualified to teach special education from grades pre-K through 12, as well as general education at the elementary level.

Ilene’s experience includes teaching and advocating for children with a wide range of learning disabilities, ADHD, and psychiatric and language and communications disorders. She is also qualified to tutor children who are struggling with various elementary school subjects. Please call or email to arrange a free ½-hour consultation to discuss your child’s specialized needs.

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in doing something fun. International Ivy’s Summer Enrichment Programs create classes based on what kids would love to learn, like video game creation, robotics, Minecraft, performing arts, and weird science.

They design the classes to be hands-on where kids learn by doing.

There are plenty of choices across many disciplines so kids explore what they are interested in. At International Ivy, they thrive on the joy and laughter of their students. For instance, counselors spend hours making water balloons because they know how much kids love the water balloon toss. They are continually trying to improve and innovate.

For the summer of 2014, they added some exciting new classes, such as: Robotics Programming, Mobile App Game Design, Minecraft from the beginner to advanced skill levels, and Survival for Beginners. For more academic-minded kids, there’s Biology and Anatomy by Dissection, Grossology and the Human Body, Competition Training for the Math Athlete, and Scavenger Hunt Math. If that’s not enough, then ask about Investment Literacy and Stock Market Game, Lemonade Stand Entrepreneur, Chyten’s Team Titans©, All About Cake Pops, Tell Stories by Photography, and Chess for Advanced Players. Join them for a positive and nurturing summer experience! Get ready for next summer by enrolling your child today!

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Ivy Kidz www.ivykidz.com (908)899-1338 Discover an array of creative and interactive enrichment programs for kids at Ivy Clubhouse. Open to boys and girls of all ages during the school year at the Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit. The mission at Ivy Clubhouse is to create a community where students can explore and grow their minds while having a blast and making friends. Choose from a wide variety of amazing clubs that include: Robotics, Video Game Creation, Minecraft, Math, Destination ImagiNation, Chess Investment, 3D Crafts, SSAT Prep, Junior Chef, Musical Theater, Hip

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The Little Gym Englewood South, NJ (201)567-8880 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (201)288-5556 Waldwick, NJ (201)445-4444 Wayne, NJ (973)305-0600 Opening Soon!: Caldwell, NJ (973)228-1787 www.thelittlegym.com The Little Gym franchise is based upon the simple belief that motor skill development, made fun, builds confidence that leads to a lifetime of success. The Little Gym is a non-competitive, curriculum based gymnastics program offering classes year-round for children ages 4 months to 12 years old. The Little Gym’s staff is trained to deliver individualized, highly motivational physical, mental and social development in a non-threatening, safe, nurturing environment. 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

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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, gross motor development and lots of social interaction, which builds healthy minds and bodies. In addition to gymnastics, karatenastics, sports skills programs and summer/holiday camps, The Little Gym has private birthday parties and parent’s survival nights (Saturday evenings). Dance and Cheerleading programs are also available at select locations. Call The Little Gym nearest you for more information and to schedule your child’s trial class.

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 2 1/2 year-olds through teens.

Students develop 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

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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 students 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

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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.

Washington Township Tennis & Fitness Club 620 Pascack Road, Washington Township, NJ 07676 (201)666-6121 www.washingtontownshiptennis.com Young tennis lovers and aspiring players of all ages are invited 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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“Your child has autism.” What would go through your mind if you heard those words? Would you freak out? We felt this shock when we first learned of our kids’ diagnoses, but then we learned to live and grow with it. Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means it affects every child differently. There’s a saying: The autism spectrum is so wide that “if you’ve met one child with autism, you’ve met one child with autism.” Even the children with similar deficits present them and learn to cope with them in different ways.

Many people mistakenly equate acceptance of the diagnosis with surrender. It’s really not the case. There are certain things you will need to accept, chief among them is that there’s no cure. But it doesn’t mean conditions won’t get better than they are now. Delayed and slowed development don’t equate to no development. Children will still grow and learn. The processes are just going to take longer, be harder, and require more effort.

Once you accept the things you can’t change, you can focus your energy, efforts, and resources on the things on which you can have an impact. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you out when facing a diagnosis of autism:

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Get early intervention ASAP. Time is your enemy. Studies have shown that the earlier help is given to address the needs of a child with autism, the better. You might have to fight the mentality that “they’ll grow out of it.” Most children can improve, but only with a lot of help. Yes, it can be a bit of a pain and feel like you’ve given up your privacy when there are so many people offering assistance. Look at the bright side, you will be able to actually leave the house again. And privacy, for us, is reserved for weekends.

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Learn the techniques. The therapists won’t live with you 24/7; you have to be involved, too. They aren’t just training your child; they are also training you. The therapy techniques may seem counterintuitive in the beginning. Like we did at first, you may want to argue philosophies to learn as much as you can. Remember this: The techniques work and are worth it.

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Learn the lingo. Autism experts use a boatload of acronyms, and you need to be able to communicate with them. Yes, it’s like learning a Martian language. There is a plethora of jargon that makes no sense at first. However, take the time to figure it out, and take notes.

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Take care of yourself. You’re allowed to have fun, and you can’t advocate for your child if you’re burned out. This is really, really important. The first thing we all forget to do, or feel too guilty to do, is have fun without the kids. Find an outlet for happiness and stress relief, and make yourself stick to it. Make sure you remember you’re in this together. There is no need to feel guilty about needing a date night, learning karate, or even just going to a grown-up movie that has absolutely no animated characters. parentguidenews.com

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Don’t lock yourself away. You and your child need to be exposed to the world. What’s the point of all this work if you’re not going to “live?” We all practice avoidance at first because it’s easier than the alternative. It’s tough to go through the routine of getting ready to only spend a short amount of time outside. Do it anyway. The time eventually gets longer. The first time we went to Disneyland, we lasted maybe an hour. We can last all day now, sometimes.

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Watch out for each other. Divorce and caregiver depression is a big concern. Your partner is the only person who knows what you’re going through. Talk to the that person. Share your feelings and hugs.

Don’t try to go it alone. You will burn out if you don’t take care of yourself and your relationships. Have a support system of family and friends who can help out. And some of those relationships need to have nothing to do with autism. You are more than your child’s diagnosis. Having true balance in your life is incredibly important.

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Give up services when you’re done. There are 50,000 kids diagnosed with autism every year.

Resources are more limited now than ever. There is literally another kid in line behind yours waiting for help. And we know how difficult it is to give up something for which you fought so hard, but the point of the therapy is to graduate when the time comes.

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Don’t blame yourself. When you can forgive yourself, you can better focus on helping your child. Accept what you can’t change, and www.parentguidenews.com • 212-213-8840 then fight like mad for everything else.

Autism parenting is still parenting. It’s just a heck of a lot more intense. You are a parent first. Your child still knows how to push your buttons better than anyone else. We always tell folks, “autistic, not stupid.” Never confuse the two, or they will own you. And never, never confuse disability with inability.

Andy and Melissa Areffi have three children with autism. Their book is Navigating Autism: The Essential How-to by Parents for Parents (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform). Learn more about the Areffi family at www.navautism.com.

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lation and auditory processing difficulties, receptive/expressive language delays, stuttering, and apraxia. She has received special training in AAC, Oral/Motor Disorders, Feeding/Swallowing Disorders, PROMPT Therapy, Floortime, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Andrea Delmonico is an occupational therapist Abilities Therapy Network with a specialization in sensory integration, as well as neurologiSpeech/Language Pathologist - Terri Delmonico, MA, CCC-SLP cal, cognitive, and orthopedic rehabilitation. She is a certified SenOccupational Therapist - Andrea Delmonico, MS, OTR/L 419 Park Avenue South, 13th New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 sory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) evaluator. She has received 700 Godwin Ave.,Floor, Suite 120, Midland Park, NJ 07432 • Fax 212-447-7734 special training in “Handwriting Without Tears” and “Therapeutic (201)447-0303 Listening.” Andrea is also a dance instructor and adapted dance info@abilitiestherapynetwork.com to: specialist. She has developed adapted dance and yoga programs for www.abilitiestherapynetwork.com FAx # children with special needs with a focus on socialization.

Abilities Therapy Network is a developmental, Speech/Language Therapy & Occupational Therapy Center, providing children and From: adults with the comprehensive and individualized iSSue DAte: tools necessary Berger Learning Group, LLC 18A Johnson Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 to reach their highest potential to become successful members of (201)742-5298 their family, classroom, and community. Services available inPlease call evaluation, or fax your comments and/or oK.and www.bergerlearning.com clude screening, individual and group treatment, info@bergerlearning.com consultation. Specialty services: PROMPT, AAC, Feeding/SwalThe Berger Learning Group, LLC, is a private Applied Behavior lowing, Sensory Integration, SIPT, “Handwriting Without Tears,” SigNAture“Astronaut oF APProvAl: Analysis (ABA) center in Northern New Jersey serving children, Training,” “Therapeutic Listening,” Adapted Dance ages 15 months to 16 years, with autism, developmental delays and and Yoga. Occupational therapy services are delivered in a fullybehavioral challenges. The group’s director, Diane Berger, MA, equipped sensory gym. Terri Delmonico is a speech and language BCBA, is a board-certified behavior analyst and certified special pathologist with 25 years of practice in the Bergen County schools education teacher in New Jersey and New York. Behavioral servicfrom PreK -12th grade. She has experience in working with articues 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 such as toileting, dressing and self-feeding along with management of problem behaviors are also a major focus of the Group. Diane and her team of highly-trained ABA instructors provide individualized • Speech Therapy programming to meet each child’s specific needs as well as provide families with the training they require to support their child’s prog• Educational Audiology ress in generalizing new skills.

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Good Talking People, LLC 111 Galway Place, Teaneck, NJ 07666 (201)837-8371 / (201)837-1668 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.

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Harbor Haven Office Address: 470 Prospect Ave. Suite 203B, West Orange, NJ 07052 Summer Address: 1418 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orannge, NJ 07052 (908)964-5411 (year round) info@harborhaven.com www.harborhaven.com Harbor Haven is a unique summer program in West Orange designed for children with mild special needs. It is appropriate for children ages 3-15 experiencing language, attention, social and motor delays. The program combines typical summer activities with academic and therapeutic components. The small, compatible groups boast a 1:3 or better staff to child ratio, with a highly trained and professional staff. Some of the activities are: swimming, arts and crafts, nature, performing arts, yoga, karate, gymnastics, sports, cooking, computers, photography, special events, trips and more. In addition, children attend a daily learning period, which reinforces math, reading and other cognitive skills. Social skills groups are provided four times a week. Speech and Occupational therapy groups are included for 3-9 year olds and individual therapy is available for all ages. For a fun summer that increases peer interaction, enhances self-esteem, expands motor skills, fosters friendships, creates opportunities for success, promotes problem solving, encourages team work, reinforces positive behavior and prevents regression, call Harbor Haven and speak with the director at (908)964-5411 or email info@harborhaven.com.

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High School and College. Research has shown that children learn the most when they are in a natural environment that they feel comfortable in, which is why Horizon brings their services to you! All speech and language services are provided in the client’s home, daycare or school, depending on the client’s preference.

They make it their job to get to know each client as an individual and access their specific needs, so they may be better equipped to set goals based on their strengths and weaknesses. Find out more about what Horizon can do for you, by calling (201)214-7643 today to schedule an appointment or visit them on the web at www. horizonspeech.com for more information.

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

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Horizon Speech Therapy Services (201)214-7643 www.horizonspeech.com info@Horizonspeech.com Horizon Speech Therapy Services® is a private clinical practice serving northern New Jersey. It was created to provide quality Speech and Language Services for a variety of Speech and Language Disorders. Founder Susan Rothschild is a Speech-Language Pathologist certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and licensed by the State of New Jersey. Horizon specializes in pediatric speech therapy, including: Early Intervention (0-3 years), Preschool (4-5 years), School Age (6+ years),

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PROGRAM Special needs DIRECTORY & Health & Fitness DIRECTORY child learning and behavioral disabilities, functional medicine and his own self study in sensory integration made the program what it is today. They pride themselves on providing a physically and psychologically safe environment. Many children who have not previously shown interest in physical activity are struck with new found enthusiasm for Sensory Taekwon-Do. Parents regularly witness transformations in coordination, strength, and self-esteem.

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experts in diagnosing Central Auditory Processing disorders. Now Speech and Hearing Associates also offers PROMPT, Reading Evaluations and therapy with a licensed reading specialist. They also have speech language pathologists who are bilingual (Spanish, Korean, Hebrew, Polish)! With offices in nine different locations, Speech and Hearing Associates is the largest private practice in New Jersey and offers the most comprehensive services for the evaluation and treatment of speech and hearing disorders affecting infants, children, adults and geriatric clients. In addition to its Speech and Hearing Associates office-based services, Speech and Hearing Associates works with Avenel (732)750-4660 physicians, hospitals, educators, schools, Head Start programs, Cliffside Park (201)313-5335 early intervention programs and long-term care facilities. Speech 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 Martinsville (908)575-0399 and Hearing Associates works with over 60 school districts in Park Ridge (201)775-5699 New Jersey, providing in-service training for educators, as well as Randolph (800)742-7551 speech-language screenings, therapy and evaluations for students o: FAx # Secaucus (201)578-1999 and Audiology/CAP consultations. So call Speech and Hearing AsRoseland (973)763-2841 sociates today at (908)232-2900 or (800)742-7551 to schedule an Woodland Park (973)785-0696 iSSue DAte: evaluation and/or treatment, or visit www.SpeechAndHearingAsrom: Westfield (908)232-2900 soc.com for more information.

(800)742-7551 www.speechandhearingassoc.com Windsor Learning Center Please or fax your comments Speech andcall Hearing Associates is celebratingand/or over 40 oK. years of 230-234 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ providing Speech Therapy and Hearing and Auditory process(973)839-4050 evaluations. Their experienced speech language pathologists www.windsorschools.com igNAture ing oF APProvAl: and audiologists provide evaluations and treatment to ensure that As a leader in the field of specialized education, the state approved people reach their full potential by hearing all the sounds of life Windsor Learning Center, located in Pompton Lakes, NJ, seeks to and communicating effectively. All of their professional staff is NJ effectively meet the needs of every child. They provide a highly licensed and nationally certified, and participate in monthly constructured, nurturing environment for children in kindergarten tinuing education programs. Their speech-language pathologists through eighth grade. They specialize in educating students with evaluate and treat challenges with voice, articulation, fluency, lanAttention Deficit Disorder/ADHD, Specific Learning Disabilities, guage, processing and swallowing disorders; and their audiologists Anxiety and Behavioral Disorders, Autism and Asperger’s Synconduct hearing and hearing aid evaluations for all ages and are drome. Windsor Learning Center provides a quality education, builds academic achievement, improves self-esteem and strength419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 ens social skills. Each student’s academic program is based on the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) developed by his/her school district. Windsor Learning Center complies with the New Jersey to: FAx # Core Curriculum Content Standards and implements them in all subject areas. Windsor Learning Center is approved to administer We Specialize In Pediatric Speech Therapy the New Jersey mandated assessment, the NJASK. They challenge From: iSSue DAte: • Comprehensive evaluations and personalized therapy students to excel academically. Teachers are all highly qualified in • Oral Motor/Feeding • Apraxia • Articulation • Receptive/Expressive their subject area. The program features a proven behavior modiLanguage • Auditory Processing • Memory/Thinking Skills fication system, various programs and activities, counseling, and Children andyour Youngcomments Adults (agesand/or 1-20) Please •call or fax oK. regular parental communication. There is a minimum of two as• Services are provided at your home, in Day Care or School sistants in each classroom. All classrooms are equipped with stateSusan Rothschild, M.S., CCC-SLP of-the-art computer technology, including Smart Boards, iPads and SigNAture oF APProvAl: Founder/Speech-Language Pathologist Certifi r 18 Ovea ed wireless laptops that allow for interactive learning. Students learn, & State rs e www.Horizonspeech.com Ye ie c n Licens ed grow and succeed at Windsor.

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Special needs & Health & PROGRAM Fitness DIRECTORY their families. Fidelis Care offers a spectrum of health and wellness programs and services, such as AsthmaCare, DiabetesCare and BabyCare, with a special focus on health awareness and prevention activities. Fidelis Care serves more than 783,000 members in 59 counties statewide through a growing network of more than 51,000 providers. Individuals seeking affordable health insurance coverage should contact Fidelis Care toll-free at (888)FIDELIS (888-343-3547) or visit www.fideliscare.org.

Dr. Jason Rosenfeld, DMD 1395 Route 23 South, Butler, NJ 07405 (973)838-0093 Dr. Jason Rosenfeld is a Pediatric Dentist practicing in the Kinnelon/Butler area for over 17 years. The practice focuses on dentistry for infants, children, adolescents, teens and special needs.

Dr. Rosenfeld is committed to giving your child a smile that lasts a lifetime! The practice focuses on the growth and development of your child as they try to prevent future dental problems from arising. Their team of pediatric dental professionals want to preserve your child’s oral health and make their visit a satisfying experience. They offer a pleasant environment, knowledgeable staff and a child-friendly atmosphere. The practice tries to make your child’s visit comfortable, safe and fun. You and your child are part of the dental experience and they will try to build a positive dental attitude and experience that will last a lifetime! Your child’s dental health is an important part of his/her overall health. To help your child, their team works with your pediatricians, other physicians and dental specialists to aid in the preventative care of your child. A Pediatric Dentist is a dentist who has had additional training in post doctoral education. Dr. Rosenfeld is an Attending at St. Lukes/Roosevelt, Columbia University Hospital. For his special needs and medically compromised patients, Dr. Rosenfeld offers the option of Hospital

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Whether you want to pique your child’s curiosity with an educational gift, or you just want to provide him with the opportunity to have fun, PARENTGUIDE News has a vivacious variety of picks for this holiday season. The best part? We’re giving away every, single item in this gift guide at win. parentguidenews.com! Visit the website for details and chances to win these eye-catching toys.

Bold and Bright

Children who love to draw will be delighted to see their creations come alive with the Crayola Digital Light Designer, available at www.crayola.com. The 360-degree, dome-shape Designer uses LED technology to provide tots with a surface on which to draw, animate creations, and play games. Its mesmerizing lights and ability to spark imagination make this toy a great asset on any wishlist.

Fostering Family Time

The heartwarming mission of Cooper & Kid, founded with the help of Kickstarter, is to support dads in their parenting journey. The brand offers subscription-based The Cooper Kits, which feature curated boxes of materials to create projects. Father and child may try their hands at making things, like a catapult and biplane, while learning all about how they work from the other provisions in The Cooper Kit. Discover more at www.cooperandkid.com.

Smile for the Camera

For the budding photographer in your life, PLAYSKOOL presents the innovative SHOWCAM, a digital camera and projector. Children ages 3 and older will enjoy snapping holiday scenes with this device and then instantly sharing their results on the nearest suitable surface. The camera and projector was specifically built for little hands and comes with a variety of fun features, like the ability to add sound effects.

Head to www.hasbrotoyshop.com to file this gift in the “purchased” pile.

Tablet for Tots

With the InnoTab 3S, a Wi-Fi-enabled learning tablet, you no longer have to sacrifice your beloved device for your child’s entertainment. It comes equipped with VTech Kid Connect, an app that connects kids with their parents and friends, and a kid-safe Web browser. Children ages 3 through 9 will enjoy this enriching tablet, available at Toys “R” Us.

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Need for Speed

Does your kid enjoy zipping, zooming, and revving? The Silverlit Mercedes Benz SLS AMG has all of the thrills an adventurer could want. Controlled by Bluetooth with any “i-Device,” the sports car zips and zooms through a number of speed settings as it twists and turns. Children ages 8 and older will also want to revv up the noise with the sports car’s high-tech speaker system that can stream music.

Start your engines at www.silverlit.com.

On-the-Go Games

Quirky and Cute

By now, your family has likely experienced the curious charm of UGLYDOLL plush creatures. Fans of the stuffed monsters are sure to also enjoy UGLYDOLL: GOIN’ PLACES! (VIZ Media) by Travis Nichols, a graphic novel that takes readers on a voyage through the Uglyverse. Kids can tag along with characters like Wage and Ice-Bat as they travel through time and space. Start your child’s journey at www.uglydolls.com.

Photo credit: ™® and © 2012, Pretty Ugly, LLC. All Rights Reserved

If your youngster craves a cell phone, but isn’t quite ready to have one, you’ll want to check out the PlayMG, a pocketable, Wi-Fi, app-gaming system for kids.

Available at www.playmg.com, the device comes with two games, a camera, stereo capability, and more.

Suite Set

Introduce the world of PLAYMOBIL® to the next generation with the PLAYMOBIL Large Furnished Hotel. The dwelling comes with a working elevator, furnished rooms, figures, and many other scene-setting accessories. Jumpstart your child’s imagination with this set, available at www.playmobil.us.

Mechanics of Fun

Wish for Fish

Kids who are ready for a pet may be delighted with The AquaFarm, which the whole family can cherish. Offered at www.backtotheroots.com, this fish tank is self-cleaning and actually grows food. The closed-loop ecosystem comes with all major components and a discount coupon for a fish friend.

Photo credit: Chris Roche

For the tinkerer in your life, littleBit offers an electronic building toy that makes science and technology accessible and enjoyable. Comprised of modules that snap together to make simple circuits, littleBits Exploration Kits enable young inventors to produce power, light, sound, and pulse. These elements are then used to create a Morse code machine, a glow-in-the-dark puppet, a bubble flute, and other electronics. Open the gateway to tech exploration at www.littlebits.com.

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by Princess Ivana Pignatelli Aragona Cortes

Eight tips for surviving holiday travel with your kids. raveling with children — especially during the holiday rush — can seem like training for an Olympic sport. It will push your endurance (and sanity!) to the limit. But there are some things you can do to tone down the madness and limit the “Bah, humbug.” The better organized you are, the easier it gets.

I write from experience. I have worked with children for more than 20 years, and I have a master’s degree in education. While I’m also a modern-day princess, I come from modest means and met my Prince Charming, Adriano Pignatelli Aragona Cortes, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, while on scholarship at Pepperdine University. My most valuable source of education by far is my experience as a mother to our two children.

As an American who married an Italian, I frequently fly with my family. I’ve learned a lot of travel-disaster lessons in the School of Hard Knocks, and I’ve developed crisis-averting strategies that have been real lifesavers. The following survival tips will help make your family trip the wonderful adventure it should be.

1. Plan ahead...and plan some more.

Make a list of everything you’ll need for travel, and check it twice. Give yourself plenty of time to consider your schedule and all possible scenarios. How many nap times and mealtimes are there? If a nap happens mid-flight, make sure you have sleep essentials handy. Pack a distraction like a portable DVD player in case sleep doesn’t occur. Check connecting destinations for kid-friendly restaurants and areas.

2. Travel light(ish).

Start packing at least a day or two before departure. Consider

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whether your vacation spot has items you can borrow or buy to maintain light luggage. Consolidate as much of your luggage as possible. If you’re checking most of your bags, don’t forget a carry-on with extra outfits for the little ones in case of spills!

3. Organize your Mary Poppins purse.

Choose a bag with plenty of separate pockets and compartments for storage of snacks, baby gear, wipes, etc. Make sure the things you’ll need most often are easily accessible. Keep essential travel documents in a noticeable wallet. Use a carry-on Ziploc bag for medications the family might need, such as infant fever reducer, throat soothers, and gas and allergy relievers.

4. Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.

It always takes longer to get out of the house than anticipated thanks to traffic, airport lines, tantrums, and dirty diapers. Leave a half-hour or more earlier than you think you need.

5. Ace airport security.

Use the “Green Circle” lanes, which offer extra time and assistance to get through the lines. Know the latest TSA regulations, available at www.tsa.gov. Encourage the family to wear slip-on shoes and easy-to-remove jackets. parentguidenews.com

6. Fill their bellies.

Make sure you have plenty of snacks (like infant formula and finger foods) for your brood to enjoy en route. If you’re flying, have a baby bottle ready for take-off and landing as swallowing helps your baby’s ears adjust to pressure changes. For older children, a low-sugar lollipop works great.

Don’t forget to fuel yourself. Drink plenty of water and eat when the kids do.

7. Make time fly with entertainment.

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Whatever your travel method, chances are you’ll have a lot of downtime. Buy a new toy for the trip. Bring books and an iPad — whatever it takes to keep your children from reaching octave levels that break the sound barrier. A few “new” things will keep kids occupied longer. Music is a great soother, so kid-friendly headphones are a great investment. And don’t forget comfort

items like a favorite stuffed animal, sleep pillow, or soft blanket.

8. Map out your road trip.

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Traveling by car with pint-sized passengers can be just as stressful as flying, but many of the same rules apply. Have plenty of snacks and toys on hand to keep your children occupied.

A DVD player and headphones may just save your sanity, too. When planning your route, account for rest stops such as parks that give the kids a chance to run around.

And always have extras on hand when it comes to diapers, pacifiers, and wipes.

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If you are just starting out, it is not necessary to invest in a lot of supplies or Everyone is an artist! the most expensive items. Sometimes the acrylic paints found in a dollar store are a good place to start. You can never go wrong with a pencil case filled with It can be hard to explore your inner artist when you’re a mom. But the benefits of carving out time from your schedule to learn a new skill, make scissors, a glue stick, paint brush, three favorite paints, a ruler, and simple sewnew friendships, and nourish yourself can leave you relaxed, refreshed, ing kit. Start small. Start simple. Find what you enjoy, and then expand your and happier. supplies and skills as your passion leads you.

Attending an art retreat, which lasts anywhere In addition to the extensive workshop offerings, many mixed-media from a weekend to an entire week, art retreats present fabulous vendor offers a unique way to refuel in a shows that are a feast of color, texture, The Art is...You logo welcoming and fun-filled environand original art. They also provide an was created by stay-atment. Retreats are held throughout opportunity for attendees to purchase home mom Kim Geiser, the country, from Connecticut to papers, kits, beads, collage sheets, who can be found at California, and the world (Italy, fibers, fabrics, unique vintage items, persimmonsgal54220. blogspot.com. southern France). During these and original flea market finds. getaways, you can try your hand at People don’t realize they have all sorts of mixed-media projects. inspiration and creativity wrapped up “Mixed-media” refers to the fact that inside of them. It can be hidden and a variety of materials and techniques somehow forgotten because of their are used that draw from different daily commitments to family and disciplines: paper arts, textile colwork. At a mixed-media art retreat, lage, painting, soldering, sculpting, new skills are discovered, techniques www.art-is-you.com • www.voodoonotes.blogspot.com metalwork, photography, millinery, are learned, and a space is created to www.wherewomencreate.com • www.earthangelsstudios.com draw out the creativity and art from art dolls, bookbinding, and more. within. Kindness, encouragement, “From the moment one arrives www.spellbinderspaperarts.com • www.amy-powers.com at the [retreat], you realize that you and smiles are given freely. New have entered a space where everyone friendships are forged. Awareness and speaks your creative language, where priorities change. Instead of jumping you are able to reconnect with your buddies or forge new friendships...and back onto life’s treadmill, and feeling bound by routine, people return home where your only requirement is to be yourself, have fun, and create,” says artfrom a retreat and incorporate what they have discovered into their lives. The ist Lesley Venable, a teacher at mixed-media retreat Art is...You. entire experience is empowering and can make you a happier person!

Large-scale retreats are frequently held in a hotel and offer many workshop “I went by myself — a scaredy cat to be sure,” says Ann, who attended an options on a daily basis. Participants can attend one workshop or as many as Art is...You retreat. “I was blown away by the friendliness of everyone there. they like. Workshops are usually six hours long, so even if you can only parYou could just sit down at a table and enter a conversation with people you take in a day’s worth of them, you’ll be learning a ton and likely completing a didn’t know, yet somehow they felt like family. The energy in the workshop project. At Art is...You Mixed Media Retreats, mornings are a mix of powerful was crazy, alive, vibrant, and inspiring. You don’t have to be Picasso to enjoy messages and motivating moments. Luncheons are festive, and low-key, artyourself. It’s like a jump start for your heart, and out of that, your creativity based evenings round out each day. Smaller retreats like An Artful Journey, will flow.”

Spellbound, and ViviMagoo offer a more focused selection of workshops in The personal rewards of engaging in an art retreat an intimate and unique space. will far outweigh the pile of dishes that may be waiting in the sink when you get home!

Some workshops have extensive supply lists and others require very little.

Sallianne’s favorite links to help you explore the mixed-media world:

Sallianne McClelland is a wife and the mom of a 19-year-old daughter and a 7-year-old son. She is an event manager and a passionate philanthropist. Sallianne runs the leading Art is...You Mixed Media Art Retreats that occur every year across America and in Australia.

She is driven to show people how to make a change in their own lives and in the lives of others by creating art and by living in generosity. Sallianne can be contacted at artis@art-is-you.com. Learn more at www.art-is-you.com.

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December 1: Disney on Ice - Let’s Celebrate!, The Izod Center, State Route 50, East Rutherford, (201)935-3900, www.izodcenter.com. Be a part of one colossal party with all your favorite fictional friends when Mickey, Minnie, Buzz Lightyear, the Disney Princesses and others lead audiences in an unforgettable celebration of a magical medley of holidays, celebrations, and festivals from around the globe.

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December 4: Hip Hop For Kids, The Bergen YJCC, 605 Pascack Road, Washington Township, (201)666-6610, www.yjcc.org. Your little ones will be introduced to a variety of moves and some of today’s top music hits in a fast-paced weekly program. Runs again on December 11.

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December 5: Broadway Kids Dance Program, The Bergen YJCC, 605 Pascack Road, Washington Township, (201)666-6610, www. yjcc.org. Children who love to perform will enjoy a weekly class that covers everything from acting to singing and dancing.

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December 6: Return to Narnia, The Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, 305 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, (201)8253366, www.srvcc.org. Audiences of all ages are invited along for the ride on an interactive journey to a magical land in this captivating production.

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December 7 and 8: The Nutcracker, The Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood, (201)227-1030, www. bergenpac.org. The talented members of the New Jersey Ballet bring this family favorite to life right before your eyes.

December 8: Mother-Daughter Yoga Class, The Sukha Arts Center, 76 Schraalenburgh Road, Harrington Park, (201)857-2455, www. sukhaarts.com. Discover a great way for mom to slow down and spend time with her little one in a relaxing mother-daughter yoga class. No 40 I parentguide News I December 2013

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December 13 - 15: The Nutcracker, Paramus Catholic High School, 425 Paramus Road, Paramus, (201)670-4422, www.misspatti.com.

Charitable organization JulieDance unites more than 100 performers from Miss Patti’s School of Dance and The Donetsk Ballet for this fabulous fundraising performance of the holiday classic. Proceeds from the shows go toward pediatric cancer research, care and treatment.

December 14: Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs, The Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, 305 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, (201)825-3366, www.srvcc.org. A delightful fairy tale takes on a fun-filled new look in a modern update on a timeless story.

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December 15: Angelina Ballerina - The Holiday Musical, The Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood, (201)227-1030, www.bergenpac.org. Get into the spirit of the season by treating your family to a wonderful holiday-themed show for all ages.

December 16 - January 5 December 21: A Christmas Carol, The Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood, (201)227-1030, www.bergenpac.org. Touring theatre company Theatreworks/USA presents the timeless story of Ebeneezer Scrooge.

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December 15: The Bergenfield High School Holiday Flea Market & Gift Show, Bergenfield High School, 80 South Prospect Ave., Bergenfield, www.jcpromotions.info. Pay a visit to an indoor/outdoor market offering a wide variety of merchandise at quality prices, just in time for Christmas. 9am-5pm.

December 21 and 22: The 30th Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts & Tavern Fare, Bergen County Historical Society, River Edge, (201)560-2114, www.bergencountyhistory.org. Moms and dads who need a night out won’t want to miss this wonderful Colonial Christmas Concert featuring Linda Russell & Companie. After each show, stroll over to The Black Horse Tavern in the Campbell-Christie House for delicious tavern-style foods.

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December 26 & 27: Holiday Mini Camp, World of Wings Science & Nature Museum, 1775 Windsor Road, Teaneck, (551)265-9389, www.wowbutterfly.com. World of Wings celebrates one year in business by hosting a hands-on program for children ages 4-10 that offers a variety of exciting and educational programs jam packed with awesome adventures, expert entertainers, crafts to make and take home, professional instructors, and a behind the scenes look at some of WOW’s biggest and best attractions. Advance registration is required.

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December 26 and 27: Winter Break Mini-Camp, The Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., (201)568-6093, www.tenaflynaturecenter. org. Children in grades PreK-5 are invited to make the most of their time off from school this holiday season by making crafts, sharing stories, playing games, and learning about the environment. Advance registration is required for the two-day event.

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January 3 - 5: Disney on Ice - 100 Years of Magic, The Izod Center, East Rutherford, (201)935-3900, www.izodcenter.com. Audiences of all ages are invited to join in the celebration as Disney characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in one amazing skating spectacular.

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December 5: Uptown Storytime, The Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, (201)656-2240, www.hobokenmuseum. com. Librarian Penny Metsch invites you to drop by the museum for a day filled with great stories for children ages 2 - 5 and a parent or caregiver.

December 6 and 7: A Christmas Carol, The West Hudson Arts and Theater, Kearny, (201)467-8624, www.whatco.org. The versatile members of the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company bring the legendary holiday story of Ebeneezer Scrooge to life on stage. Presented again on December 13 and 14. 7:30pm.

December 12 - 15: Little Shop of Horrors, Art House Productions, 1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor, Jersey City, (201)915-9911, www. arthouseproductions.org. Art House Productions’ program for young performers presents a full-scale adaptation of the former Broadway and 419movie Park Avenue South, musical.

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Ongoing: The Hoboken Historical Museum and Cultural Center, 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, (201) 656-2240, www.hobokenmuseum. org. Formed in 1986, the Hoboken Historical Museum is a volunteer organization dedicated to stimulating and satiating public interest in Hoboken’s rich history! HHM pursues its mission through exhibits; lectures; a bi-monthly newsletter; a quarterly magazine, preservation projects; historic house, garden and walking tours; partnerships with allied organizations; and e-initiatives.

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