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Education Directory..... 24 Leading schools, programs, and resources near you.

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Education Directory..... 24

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Don’t Miss...................................................................... 10 This month’s entertainment and activities.

Why Theater?................. 43

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The positives of performance.

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Insight and items for your family’s care.

Update............................................................................ 54 Essential products and information for your brood.

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Fun and cozy ways to enjoy the snowy season.

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A comprehensive listing of your neighborhood’s classes, performances, and events. Cover Credit: Ann Ellerton Photography

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Editor-in-Chief Rachel Kalina Managing Editor Donald McDermott

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Art Directors Margaret Baldauf, Susanne Kimball, Ilana Rispoli

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Q & A with a TV Mogul...... 46 Leader in children’s programming Marilyn Olin finds her true calling in print.

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Contributing Writers Sarah Hasselbeck; Rallie McAllister, M.D.; Corey W. Stone; Marcus Ticotin; Dr. Alice Wilder; Karen Young Advertising Managers Deirdre Antoniello, Karen Gibofsky, Bill Scalzitti Advertising Sales Representatives Karin Mikelis, Jacalyn Rose, Susan Rush, Jennifer Serpi, Rena Spangler, Felicia Stafford, Erica Tiso

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Letter from the Editor U The start of a new year brings goals and dreams to the forefront. Perhaps, in 2014, you hope to take your family to a destination you’ve always admired. Maybe you want to try a hobby that you can all enjoy together. How about daring yourself to conquer a fear? PARENTGUIDE News is thinking big, too: This year, we aim to offer even more cutting-edge articles, tons of wow-worthy prizes, and scores of essential resources. Our plans are already well underway. For great articles, first tune in to “Plugged In” by Dr. Alice Wilder and discover how kids are using tech to enhance their learning experience. Whether you’ve already noticed your tot’s digital savvy, or you want to discover how teachers enrich academics with tablets and SMART Boards, you’ll find Dr. Wilder’s insight an asset. With more than 125 articles on the subject at www.parentguidenews.com, it’s no surprise we consider special needs to be a top priority for coverage. In “Muscle Work,” Corey W. Stone, MS, OTR/L, delves into the world of constraint-induced movement therapy and its potential for helping children with neuromotor disorders. While we’re talking resolutions, you may find you adhere

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The Nut Job is an action-packed animated comedy that follows a mischievous squirrel named Surly and his rat friend, Buddy. Together, the two friends plan an outrageous nut store heist that draws them into a much more complicated and totally hilarious adventure. Featuring the vocal talents of Brendan Fraser, Katherine Heigl, and Liam Neeson, The Nut Job opens in 2D and 3D on January 17.

Dance Party

Set fitness goals and get in shape as a family with a little help from Zumba Fitness World Party. The interactive game offers a streamlined progress tracker as well as more than 30 dance styles from around the world. Highlighting the action is an amazing Zumba soundtrack that includes chart-topping songs from Lady Gaga and Pitbull. Zumba Fitness World Party is available now for the Nintendo Wii.

True Blue

Bring home the perfect blend of live action and animated fun with The Smurfs 2 (Sony Pictures Entertainment). In the follow up to the 2011 hit, evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties. He hopes they’ll finally let him capture the powerful and elusive Smurf-essence. The Smurfs 2, available at www.amazon.com, is on DVD and Blu-ray now.

Still Boppin’

Sung by kids, for kids, Kidz Bop continues to present age-appropriate renditions of some of today’s most popular music. The latest CD releases include songs by a variety of top artists such as Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, One Direction, Selena Gomez, and Bruno Mars. Kidz Bop 24 is available in stores and online now. Kidz Bop 25 will be available on January 14. Find out more at www.kidzbop.com.

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In The Swing

Score a hole in one with your kids by picking up Mario Golf World Tour for the Nintendo 3DS. The highly anticipated simulation game uses the popular coin collector and some of his friends to emphasize the basics of golf. Choose from a variety of players, courses, and shots as you enjoy hours out on the green. Mario Golf World Tour is available in stores and online now.

Here Comes the Bride

Winter wedding bells are in the air when five-time Golden Globe nominee Marilu Henner stars in June in January this month. The Hallmark Channel movie also features Brooke D’Orsay as a soonto-be bride whose dream wedding is threatened by her scheming, future mother-in-law. The movie premieres on the Hallmark Channel on January 11. Check your local listings for times.

Totally Cool

Discover a new way to play with Disney characters on your Nintendo Wii, Wii U, 3DS, Xbox 360, or PlayStation 3 with the Frozen Infinity Play Set Pack. Based on the animated hit movie, the exciting box set from Disney Interactive Studios allows players to transport themselves to a variety of different worlds as they mix and match an array of characters, gadgets, and more. Pick up your set today.

Fairytale Fun

Abby and Elmo take viewers on a happilyever-after adventure in Sesame Street: Fairytale Fun from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Sesame Workshop. The new release provides more than two hours of educational and engaging content that explores favored nursery rhymes. It also comes with a special CinderElmo bonus feature. Fairytale Fun is now available on DVD and for digital download.

Smart Thinking

Share a fun and fascinating time with your little ones with Animal Alphabet Singers. Created by the singers and songwriters of Sesame Street, the brand-new learning app from Think Smart Games takes a delightful musical approach to teaching kids the alphabet. Download your copy via iTunes. Donald McDermott is the managing editor.

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January The Center of Attention

The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is the place to be for amazing live entertainment in 2014! Upcoming performances for the winter season include The New York Philharmonic, The Monster Who Ate My Peas by ArtsPower, Phildanco Dance, and Sleeping Beauty from the State Ballet Theatre. The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts is located on the LIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Call (516)299-2752 or visit www.tillescenter.org to find out more.

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A Timeless Tale

Treat your family to a touching adaptation of one of William Shakespeare’s best-known plays! Featuring eye-catching scenery and powerful performances, Romeo and Juliet tells the story of star-crossed lovers caught in a war between their two families. Performances are held on January 17 and 18 at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and more information, call (516)323-4444.

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Oh, Pooh

Everyone’s favorite honey-loving bear is brought to life when The Broadhollow Theatre presents Winnie the Pooh on January 11, 18, and 26. Join Pooh, Piglet, Kanga, Eeyore, Tigger, and Roo for a funfilled day in the Hundred Acre Wood as they celebrate Eeyore’s birthday and try to trap a Heffalump. The Broadhollow Theatre is located at 700 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont. Call (516)775-4420 or go to www.broadhollow.org for tickets.

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Start off the new year by providing your little ones with a bouncing good time at Bounce! Trampoline Sports. Throughout the month of January, visitors to Bounce! can enjoy plenty of Open Bounce time on any of the one-of-a-kind inflatables seven days a week. Pay a visit to Bounce! at 310 Michael Drive, Syosset. For hours and more, call (516)762-1300 or go to www.bounceonit.com.

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M.A.T.S.S. Kids Gym, 171 Eileen Way, Syosset, kicks off the brand-new year by introducing two, exciting programs. In collaboration with the New Artist Theatre Group, the innovative Theatre Workshop after-school program is great for 4-6 year olds. Younger kids ages 4 months-4 years may partake in the new, morning Music Program by M.A.T.S.S. and the LI Aardvarks. For schedules and more information, call (516)4967765 or log onto www.matsskidsgym.org.

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Put all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season behind you, and treat someone special to Paradise at Planting Fields. This two-day event in the main greenhouse includes live steel drum music, along with other great programs and events throughout the weekend. Planting Fields Arboretum is located at 1395 Planting Fields Road in Oyster Bay. For more information or to reserve your place, call (516)922-8678 or visit www.plantingfields.org.

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Illusions Galore

Get ready to cover your ears and open your eyes when Monster Jam makes its triumphant return to the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. The Coliseum is magically transformed into an offroad paradise as a plethora of monster trucks and special attractions take over Nassau County. Don’t miss out on all of the action and excitement between January 31 and February 2. Get your tickets now at www.nassaucoliseum.com.

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EAT PLAY

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he life of a professional athlete, like that of my husband and NFL quarterback, Matthew Hasselbeck, is focused on preparation for a successful performance on the playing ďŹ eld. This requires dedication to practicing and pushing your body to the extreme. Eating smart so everything you put in your body can fuel your goals is essential. Thanks to Dad’s place on the Indianapolis Colts, my family has lived a particularly health-conscious lifestyle for many years now. Nutritious eating and staying active through sports are values that have been imprinted on our three children. I also played Division I collegiate ďŹ eld hockey during my academic career. The experience taught me the importance of vitamin intake and choosing the right type of nutrients to put in my body. Since becoming a mom, I have investigated these vitamins and nutrients and their beneďŹ ts for my children’s bodies, too. I’ve found that omega-3 fatty acid DHA, vitamin D, calcium, and iron help children’s brains and bones develop and stay healthy. To raise awareness about the importance of eating smart and staying safe while engaging in sports, I have teamed up with Pop Warner Little Scholars. This nonproďŹ t offers youth sport programs. Together with DSM Nutritional Products, we’re promoting an educational initiative for parents of active kids called Eat Smart, Play Safe. This program combines Pop Warner’s expertise in athletics with DSM’s vast knowledge of nutrition, and it is the cornerstone for how families can consider young athletes’ health and safety — both on and off the ďŹ eld.

Eat Smart, Play Safe tips for you and your family: Adopt or maintain the philosophy that it’s your job to supply your child with a variety of nutritious foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk products and protein-rich meats or beans. It is also great to teach your child what and how much of those foods to eat. Set rules and stick with them. It’s important for you to be a good role model for your kids. Set boundaries when it comes to the foods your family consumes, the amount of exercise and playtime everyone gets, and the family schedule. 16 I parentguide News I January 2014

Ask your doctor about a beneďŹ cial children’s multivitamin (my family likes Lil’ Critters Omega-3 DHA Gummy Fish) since most kids aren’t perfect eaters. Get enough sleep every night so you can perform your best every day. When playing youth sports, brain health must always be at the forefront of the mind. A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acid DHA is important in supporting brain development and may help improve memory and cognitive function. Children should consume at least 200 mg of DHA a day through fatty ďŹ sh, fortiďŹ ed foods and beverages, or a daily DHA supplement. Remember to check with your health care provider before making changes to your kids’ diets. parentguidenews.com SK-Jan.’14

Always wear a helmet and proper safety gear. Whether you are going on a family bike outing or your child is playing youth sports, appropriate safety gear is essential. Be a role model for your children and practice safety methods like fastening your seat belt, putting on sunscreen, and checking gear before starting any sports activities. Vitamin D, along with calcium, is essential for healthy bone development in children and adolescents. Adolescents are the most susceptible to developing vitamin D deďŹ ciency. To prevent this, ensure they eat plenty of vitamin D-rich foods, such as oily ďŹ sh, egg yolks, and mushrooms, and get at least 15 minutes a day of sunlight. Vitamin D is also available in an easy-to-take supplement. Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water throughout a sports practice, game, or workout is incredibly important. Pack an extra water bottle in your child’s sports bag and have supplies ready in the car to ensure he’s getting enough uid.

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When You’re Expecting Solutions to common gestational dilemmas. by Rallie McAllister, M.D., MPH

Morning Sickness

This symptom is so common in pregnancy that it almost seems like a rite of passage. More than half of all pregnant women experience nausea. The upset stomach or vomiting usually begins around the sixth week of gestation and lasts up to the 12th week. However, morning sickness may begin as early as week four and linger long after week 12. One product that works wonders is Three Lollies Preggie Pops, offering relief through a combination of essential oils and aromatherapy. Each sucker alleviates dry mouth, offers calories for energy, and provides soothing and comfort.

Heartburn

Nearly one-quarter of pregnant women experience heartburn during their first trimester. Further, at least half of women get it at some point during pregnancy. This side effect may begin at any point during gestation and sometimes worsens toward the final months. I never had heartburn in my life until I was pregnant. I tried to control it with dietary changes, but that was difficult because I was starving all the time. Eating a huge amount of food makes heartburn worse, too. I decided to make myself eat smaller plates more frequently, even breaking up a meal into three miniature ones. Additionally, I discovered that drinking soft drinks abated my nausea. However, it made my heartburn worse. Solution? I swore off all soda. Sitting upright after meals also assuaged the burning sensation by keeping food and acid down in my stomach where they belong. Another helpful tip: If eating a bedtime snack, wait at least 30 minutes before lying down.

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regnancy is one of life’s amazing journeys. It also leads your body into uncharted territory. As such, many challenging health issues arise along the way. Here are some examples of expected situations and ways to deal with them.

Back Pain

Between weight gain, hormonal surges and a shifting center of gravity, posterior pain is inevitable. Placing a pillow at the small of the back while seated helps ease the discomfort. To alleviate muscle tension and aching that settled in my neck and between my shoulders, I used a sturdy sports bra. It finally occurred to me that my growing breasts were responsible for much of the strain on my upper back, and my slightly flimsy pre-pregnancy bra wasn’t providing enough support. 18 I parentguide News I January 2014

Getting enough sleep may be a challenge, but try to rest when possible. Pregnant women who are fatigued tend to experience more anxiety, depression, discomfort, and pain than those who are properly rested. A 20-minute nap in the afternoon followed by a cup of tea may increase energy. Most teas have small amounts of caffeine, which is allowed in limited doses during a typical pregnancy.

Acne

Your skin is certainly not immune to changes during pregnancy. Acne and pregnancy mask, or darkening of the skin, are a few negative aesthetic changes you might encounter. On the flip side, all the extra blood in the veins close to your skin might give you a rosy complexion. In addition, extra hormones may make your skin smooth and shiny.

Swelling

Nearly all moms-to-be swell. I had horrible bloating toward the end of my pregnancies. My cankles had cankles! Socks with elastic at the top left deep, painful impressions in my calves. Instead, I opted to wear soft, fuzzy socks that didn’t have any plastic bands. If possible, avoid tight clothing, which is often uncomfortable during pregnancy. Rallie McAllister, M.D., MPH, is a family physician in Lexington, Kentucky, and co-author of The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth and The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby’s First Year (both published by Momosa Publishing LLC). For additional information, log onto www.mommymdguides.com. parentguidenews.com SK-Jan. 2014

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he world is experiencing a major shift in education and learning. The jobs for which we need to prepare kids are different from what they were in the past. And just what the jobs of the future will be is uncertain. Cathy N. Davidson, co-author of The Future of Thinking: Learning Institutions in a Digital Age (MIT Press), writes, “Sixty-five percent of today’s gradeschool kids may end up doing work that hasn’t been invented yet.” At the same time, the tools (technology) that kids have at their disposal to play, learn, and work are already significantly different than the pencil and paper that many of us used as kids. Having said that, as an educator, I find it to be one of the most exciting times in academics. Technology finally enables children to learn in the ways that researchers have found kids best understand.

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make difficult, abstract concepts visual and concrete. allow for pausing and repetition. provide consistent feedback. modify content for varying developmental needs. personalize content. allow for practice and failure without the feeling of disappointing a teacher or parent. • make various subjects more engaging and appealing. • assist educators in assessing student progress. 20 I parentguide News I January 2014

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Using technology to learn, children can become immersed in what feels like play but is in fact a powerful and often personalized educational experience. Consider a well-designed, digital story for preschoolers. A handheld tablet can take the tale beyond static images and words on a page. Text highlighting, animation, and narrative prompts help bring stories to life in ways that are impossible with print books. My philosophy for developing high-quality, educational content for children is that the only way to know what kids like, understand, find challenging, as well as how they learn is to ask them. This has been a fundamental part of my research process in developing Blue’s Clues, Super WHY!, and now Speakaboos, which promotes literacy through digital storytelling. We can take a similar approach when considering the benefits and drawbacks of learning from technology by asking students and teachers. parentguidenews.com

Many schools, including the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, are doing just that. Fifth graders in the district were asked to share their thoughts about using iPads in the classroom. Their careful reflections on how the technology is improving their learning clearly echoed the specific advantages listed above. Most importantly, these students shared that they are excited to learn with and from technology. As Matthew Lynch describes in a recent issue of Education Week, “Higher engagement from k-12 students who use mobile technology is a direct result of a feeling of ownership on the part of the student.” The children’s excitement is palpable to teachers, too. Teachers now have a plethora of technological tools, including hardware-like tablets, SMART Boards, computers, and software such as apps and digital curricula, at their disposal. With knowledge being accessible to all through technology, teachers can shift their focus to that of a coach, collaborator, and mentor and be a guide rather than a sage on the stage. Teachers are even finding ways to take games that kids love, like Angry Birds, and make them educational.

However, a word of caution to parents and teachers: Simply handing a child an iPad or the latest kids’ tablet does not guarantee he will immediately reap the learning benefits. Learning still needs to be directed and reinforced by educators and caregivers to have a meaningful impact. Finding content can be overwhelming and challenging for young learners, and creating a balance of use with other educational tools is essential and requires guidance. We should consider that the biggest impact of technology on children can occur after the iPad is turned off, when they begin to experiment with what they’ve learned. Creative, realworld application of technology as part of classroom learning supports a richer, more profound educational experience. Technology is an essential tool in today’s rapidly changing world. As we all learn more together about the use of technology at home and in schools, we must continue to engage in conversations to hear multiple perspectives, provide each other with ideas for use in different contexts, and keep playing. And most importantly, never leave the kids who are using the technology out of the conversation!

Dr. Alice Wilder is the chief content officer for Speakaboos at www.speakaboos.com and serves as the educational advisor for Amazon Studios Original Children’s Programming. She is the co-creator and executive producer of Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids and a senior fellow at the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media. Dr. Wilder is best known as the co-creator and head of research and education for Super WHY!, as well as a producer and the director of research and development for Blue’s Clues.

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Discover Some of the Area’s Finest Schools, Programs & Resources! Schools Alphabetland Day School & Camp North Bellmore, NY, North Merrick, NY (516)826-9339 / (516)867-7484 www.alphabetlanddayschool.com Alphabetland’s fun and learning is ideal for young children. For more than 41 years, it has offered a variety of licensed programs in a clean, safe environment under the direction of quality, licensed teachers. The Infant Program (ages 6 weeks-17 months) provides a home away from home with each baby having his or her own crib and supplies. Equipment is geared towards developing large motor and sensory skills, and the school’s diaper changing methods have been approved by the Nassau County Health Department. The Toddler Program (18-30 months) helps young children develop motor and verbal skills. Toddlers also enjoy arts and crafts, music, and dramatic play. In the nursery and pre-kindergarten programs, children engage in activities that teach colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. All activities have been designed for social and academic development, as well as the development of large and fine motor skills. Alphabetland’s goal is to allow children to grow with confidence and enthusiasm so they are ready for school when they graduate. It is open 7am-6pm and offers

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY playground and large indoor gym area allow children the opportunity to develop their gross motor skills and interact through supervised play. At Bethlehem, children develop a positive self-concept, and grow in their ability to relate to other children, adults as well as the world around them. For more information or to arrange a tour, please call (516)223-3400. Big Chief Nursery School and Kindergarten 2427 North Jerusalem Road, East Meadow, NY 11554 (516)781-3900 This well-known school has been educating children in the community for 50 years. Big Chief is licensed by the New York State Board of Education and The Office of Children and Family Services. The school provides a clean, safe, secure and loving environment for children 6 weeks old through those in kindergarten. Their parklike facilities feature five buildings, two pools, seven playgrounds, a number of sports areas, and classrooms divided into a variety of large, modern educational learning centers. The children are cared for by qualified, warm, loving teachers. Free transportation and a nutritious hot lunch are provided. They also offer extended days, morning and afternoon, for all their students. The school is always open for a drop-in visit from 9:30-10:30am and 1:30-2:30pm. In the summer, there is a fine day camp that accommodates children up to the age of 13.

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the school’s low student-to-teacher ratio ensures children receive providing a happy, rewarding experience for each child. Greentrees individual attention and developmentally appropriate instruction. The has always focused on the younger child. Providing year-round Toddler Separation two-hour program is designed for children who programs, Greentrees offers a summer camp program, for ages 2-8. are fully ready for a “no parent” class. Nursery and pre-kindergarten It includes daily Red Cross swim instruction in a heated in-ground programs offer classes for six-hour full days, Monday through Friday, pool, arts and crafts, science and nature, sports, tumbling, soccer, or half days with morning or afternoon sessions. These programs offer karate, summer reading club, music, dance, cooking, special events parents flexibility in their choices and are designed to guide 3- and and more. Camp staff are mature, trained individuals eager to make 4-year-old children in their social, intellectual, spiritual and physical your child’s summer the best ever. Greentrees will help build your development. Before- and after-care programs are available on a regular child’s confidence. for more information. 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor,Call New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 or flexible basis, 7am-6pm. A five-acre campus includes spacious, airconditioned classrooms; a full-size gymnasium; and a large, fenced-in Kiddie Academy to: FAx # playground. To learn more about Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Bethpage, NY 11714 (516)719-0366 call or stop by the campus. Hicksville, NY 11801 (516)931-3330 Syosset, NY 11791 (516)496-1056 iSSue DAte: From: Greentrees Country Day School and Camp www.kiddieacademy.com 247 Jackson Ave., Syosset, NY 11791 For almost 20 years, parents have trusted Kiddie Academy to care for (516)921-4949 what they treasure theircomments children. Kiddie Academy Please call or most— fax your and/or oK. provides info@greentreesschoolandcamp.com 19 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734a most comprehensive and developmentally appropriate child care www.greentreesschoolandcamp.com program for children. With locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties, Greentrees Country Day School and Camp provides a warm learning enthis facility is a convenient choice for parents looking for quality SigNAture oF APProvAl: o: # vironment, a loving staff, flexibleFAx schedules, before and after care, care and instruction for their children. Kiddie Academy offers a transportation and year-round programs. Since 1988, this family program to promote each child’s intellectual, social, physical and owned and operated school and camp has been encouraging children emotional growth— from 6 weeks to 12 years old. In addition to rom: iSSue DAte: to grow socially, emotionally and intellectually through exploration the traditional areas of language development, science/discovery and discovery. Owners, and directors, are always on the premises. and creative arts, many Kiddie Academy locations include computer 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NYSome 10016Kiddie • 212-213-8840 Fax 212-447-7734 Greentrees follows the New York State recommended curriculum. and foreign language programs. Academy•centers also Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. Toddler children (age 2) through those in first grade take part in provide before and after school care for children ages 6-12, with challenging school activities in this stimulating and creative envian emphasis on providing a safe and learning environment. TO: FAXsecure # ronment. The curriculum, based on New York State standards and Centers are equipped to provide activities in arts and crafts, science igNAture oF APProvAl: the HighScope philosophy, encourages the use of critical thinking, and discovery, dramatic play and constructive building. Whatever expressive language and the development of a sense of self-worth you child care needs may be, youISSUE can DATE: be guaranteed that Kiddie FROM: and independence. The certified, experienced staff is dedicated to Academy is committed to providing children with the best pos-

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M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym & Early Childcare Education Center 2629 Grand Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710 (516)221-1330 175 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791 (516)496-7765 www.matsskidsgym.com M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym provides children with “A Rainbow of Programs all under one Roof” so they may play, learn, and Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center grow. Children ages 7 months through 12 years are welcome at 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, NY 11803 M.A.T.S.S. Offered are Baby, Toddler, and Separation programs (516)822-3535 (ages 7-30 months), which bridge development to the Early www.miyjcc.org Childcare Education Program (ages 2-5 years) called M.A.T.S.S. Every family is special at the Mid-Island Y JCC. The JCC has programs Gym School. After-school classes include movement, gymnastics, designed to meet every developmental stage of one's life. New Mother/New dance, enrichment classes, Discovery Kids’ Puterbugs computer Baby, Mommy & Me, infant and toddler gym, swim, dance, music and instruction, Soccer Shots indoor soccer, JumpBunch Sports, L.I. movement are just a few of the many classes offered. Its nursery school and Music for Aardvarks, New Artist419 Theatre, DSD,South, and L.I. daycare encourage each child to become confident, competent Park Avenue NewElite York,Dance NY 10016 •preschool 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 instruction. Summer day camp and birthday parties at M.A.T.S.S. individuals in a warm, loving, challenging and fun atmosphere. Children offer your children a year-round outlet for play and celebration. in grades k-5 enjoy swimming, karate, English Language Arts tutoring and TO: available to further support working FAX # Early or after-care hours are academic enrichment in the JCC's after-school program. The JCC also offers families. Dedicated staff and counselors are CPR and First Aid comprehensive year-round programming for children (pre-k through teens) certified. M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym: providing quality and affordable with developmental delays through The K.I.S.S. Center (Kids In Special FROM: DATE: Summer camp programs are held on site for preschoolers while childcare, after-school, and summer programs all under one roof! ISSUE Services). older children enjoy the beautiful 350-acre Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Merrick Woods Country Day School in Wheatley Heights. Travel camps provide a great way for teens to explore OK.services include SAT/Regents review courses, lead1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY 11566Please call or fax your comments the Unitedand/or States. Teen (516)483-7272 ership/community service programs, fitness and aquatics classes, and sports www.merrickwoods.com SIGNATURE OF APPROVAL: leagues. Bereavement and separated/divorced support groups, mature adult Serving the needs of their community since 1956, Merrick Woods is and boomer programs, parenting workshops, adult and Jewish education, always expanding in order to offer a variety of options for a growcultural arts programs... it's all here at the Mid-Island Y JCC. Its health and

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY fitness facility, open on Saturdays from 1-6pm, features an indoor heated pool, two fitness centers, racquetball courts, gym, steam room, sauna and massage center. Call for a free brochure or stop by for a tour. Become a fan of the Mid-Island Y JCC on Facebook. Portledge School 355 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 (516)750-3203 www.portledge.org Portledge School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for pre-nursery through grade 12. Located on a secure and serene 62-acre campus, the school offers a small community setting, attracting families from all over Long Island to reflect the region’s diverse population. Portledge School’s primary mission is to instill within each child an enthusiasm for learning that will last a lifetime. Portledge faculty consists of talented and dedicated teachers who are passionate about tapping into each child’s intellectual curiosity. They strive at all times to stimulate creativity and the exploration of diverse interests. Across all grade levels, both inside and outside the classroom, Portledge students are inspired to achieve academic excellence, to foster an appreciation for the arts, to value physical fitness and sportsmanship, and to support a sustained global environment. The Portledge educational philosophy is grounded in values of accountability, self-discipline and responsible citizenship, all of which are shared and nurtured by every member of the Portledge community.

to the education and development of the younger child. Its program is small and extremely nurturing in order to provide for the emotional growth of 2 (toddler) through 5-year-old (kindergarten) students. Red Robin’s focus on the educational needs of its students has been an integral part of its programs. Classes are capped, with limited enrollment, in order to provide for each child’s individual growth. Supervision, support and instruction are provided by a staff of certified, experienced lead and assistant teachers. The school curriculum includes reading readiness, math concepts, language arts, science experiences, computer skills, community studies, music appreciation, creative expression and physical development. It also emphasizes learning to share, enjoying free play, as well as feeling emotionally and physically safe and secure. Red Robin’s classrooms are equipped with the latest instructional materials, and its spacious outdoor facilities include colorful playgrounds, sports decks and a brand-new indoor/outdoor play arena. Hours are flexible and offered as ½-day, ž-day, or full-day sessions: 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 9am-2pm, or 9am-4pm. Choose two, three, four or five days a week. Extended-day schedules available from 7am to 6pm. Optional transportation on Red Robin’s own fleet of climate-controlled minibuses is available as well. As a strictly early childhood-oriented environment, Red Robin assists with toilet training and welcomes children in diapers. Directors Michael Cohn, MSW, and Sheryl Schwartz, MS, will be happy to meet with parents to discuss your individual needs and concerns, and take you on a tour of the school. Please call to schedule an appointment, offered seven days a week.

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY and fundraisers at BounceU are super easy for parents and exciting for kids. Call or log online to learn more. Brookville Center for Children’s Services, The Children’s Education Center, Brookville (516)626-1000 SUNY Old Westbury (516)333-0268 Marcus Avenue at New Hyde Park (516)326-5622 Leeds Child Development Center, Manhasset (516)326-5800 mmascari@ahrc.org www.ahrc.org The Brookville Center for Children’s Services provides daycare services and preschool programs to children ages infant through 5 years at three centers: Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park, SUNY Old Westbury, and Leeds Child Development Center in Manhasset. Preschool education (only) is provided for ages 3-5 on AHRC’s Brookville campus, Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. Activities such as language-based education, including gross and fine motor interactions, are play-based and aimed at stimulating overall development. All staff members are certified or licensed in their professional areas, and the agency’s programs are approved and licensed by the New York State Education Department, as well as the New York Department of Health and the Office of Children and Family Services. The agency’s locations are accessible from all major roads and highways and have outdoor playgrounds and tight security systems. Call for a tour of the facilities or for more information about the services offered at each location

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY Mid-Island Y JCC After-School Program 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, NY 11803 (516)822-3535 www.miyjcc.org Looking for an after-school program for your child? The Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center has the answer. The JCC offers a wide variety of early childhood, health and fitness, and aquatics classes for children of all ages— from infants to teens. Are you a working parent? You can have peace of mind with the JCC’s before- and after-school Second Home Day Care Program. Designed M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym & Early Childcare Education Center for children in grades k-5, the in-building program offers home2629 Grand Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710 work assistance/tutoring, computers, enrichment, socialization, (516)221-1330 free play time, games, videos and snacks. Transportation is pro175 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791 vided to and from local Plainview elementary schools by the JCC (516)496-7765 shuttle. For the sports-minded child, the JCC offers a wide range www.matsskidsgym.com of gym classes, sports leagues, GaGa, and swim teams. Group and M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym provides children with “A Rainbow private swimming lessons are available for children ages 6 months of Programs all under one Roofâ€? so they may play, learn, and and up. Are you looking for NY a supportive, nurturing •environment grow. Children ages 7 months through 12 years are welcome at Avenue 419 Park South, 13th Floor, New York, 10016 • 212-213-8840 Fax 212-447-7734 for your child with special needs? The JCC offers comprehenM.A.T.S.S. Offered are Baby, Toddler, and Separation programs sive, year-round programming for children (pre-k through teens) (ages 7-30 months), which bridge development to the Early to: FAxIn#Special Services) as well as through The K.I.S.S. Center (Kids Childcare Education Program (ages 2-5 years) called M.A.T.S.S. an innovative and affordable after-school program for children in Gym School. After-school classes include movement, gymnastics, grades 1-6. Call for a free brochure or DAte: stop by for a tour. Become dance, enrichment classes, Discovery Kids’ Puterbugs computer From: iSSue a fan of the Mid-Island Y JCC on Facebook. instruction, Soccer Shots indoor soccer, JumpBunch Sports, L.I. Music for Aardvarks, New Artist Theatre, DSD, and L.I. Elite Dance Music Together of Long Island and Queens instruction. Summer day camp and birthday parties at M.A.T.S.S. Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. Locations: www.musictogetherli-queens.com offer your children a year-round outlet for play and celebration. Music Together is a delightful, joyous approach to music-making with Early or after-care hours are available to further support working your child. For infants, toddlers, preschoolers and the adults who love families. Dedicated staff and counselors are CPR and First Aid SigNAture oF APProvAl: them, Music Together offers families an opportunity to sing, dance certified. M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym: providing quality and affordable and play rhythm instruments in a relaxed, playful, non-performancechildcare, after-school, and summer programs all under one roof! oriented setting. It nourishes parents’ efforts to create a rich musical extraordinary teachers recruited from leading local schools and university facilities, including scientific laboratories and computer rooms, gives the program unique strength in producing positive benefits for students. Workshops for parents of enrolled children are an integral part of the program. These special sessions, conducted by psychologists, explore a variety of issues of interest to parents of gifted children, such as the social and emotional factors of being gifted and sibling rivalry.

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Hagedorn Little Village School, The Jack Joel Center for Special Children 750 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 (516)520-6058 information@littlevillage.org www.littlevillage.org For more than 40 years, The Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Children (HLVS) has provided the finest educational and therapeutic services for infants and children up to 11 years old with a wide range of developmental delays. The mission of HLVS is to facilitate children with special needs in achieving their highest potential. HLVS provides early intervention, preschool and school-age services in the home, nursery school, daycare, on site and in center-based classrooms in its state-of-the-art facility. Services may include: special education, speech-language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, psychological and social

work services, and SEIT and audiological services. Additionally, comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs are provided for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Many additional services are also offered at HLVS, including multidisciplinary evaluations, parent and me classes, and parent and sibling support groups. For more information on HLVS programs and services, call (516)520-6058 or check the website: www. littlevillage.org. J.M. Ladge Speech & Hearing Center C.W. Post Campus/Long Island University Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548 (516)299-2437 joyce.rubentein@liu.edu www.liu.edu/cwpost/ladge The C.W. Post J.M. Ladge Speech & Hearing Center serves as a complete diagnostic and therapeutic facility providing speech, language and audiological services for children as well as adults with communication disorders. All services are offered at reasonable rates during day and evening hours. A full range of services include evaluation and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders and language and language learning difficulties, including difficulty with auditory processing and phonemic awareness, stuttering, aphasia and voice disorders. The Center offers accent reduction services for adults and students, stroke rehabilitation programs and groups for children focused on listening, reading readiness and delayed speech/ language development. Individual feeding and swallowing services are available, as are mealtime play and language play groups, for those from birth through age 5. For further information, contact Dr. Joyce Rubenstein, Ph.D., director of the Ladge Speech & Hearing Center at C.W. Post, joyce.rubenstein@liu.edu.

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Marion K. Salomon & Associates 125 East Bethpage Road, Plainview, NY 11803 (516)731-5588 www.mksalomon.com Marion K. Salomon & Associates believes early diagnosis and treatment are important in improving children’s confidence and competence in all areas. This is a caring group of professionals with many years of experience in working with infants and children of all ages. Marion K. Salomon & Associates makes every effort to enhance your child’s development and to respond quickly and sensitively to your concerns as parents and caregivers. Its goal is to provide prompt accurate evaluations, effective treatment and support for families in Long Island, Queens and Brooklyn. Services offered are: speech and language pathology, Prompt, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), physical and occupational therapies, nutritional counseling, psychological and social work services. Marion K. Salomon & Associates is known forAvenue its accurate andYork, perceptive diagnostic evaluations. If 419 Park South, New NY 10016autism • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 your child receives home-based services, Marion K. Salomon & Associates will go to wherever your child is; at home, in school, at to: # daycare, etc. Marion K. Salomon FAx & Associates also offers services at its Plainview clinic, including parent and child groups and play and social groups. Marion K. Salomon & Associates adds new From: iSSue DAte: options all the time. Please check the website for information about clinic services, groups, trainings and workshops.

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sit on the sidelines at recess? Steps to Socialization (s2s) is a social learning program for children who have difficulty with social interactions. Steps to Socialization’s highly trained staff guides students, in groups of 3-4, in learning the skills required to develop and maintain friendships, interpret social cues and work in groups. Skills taught include predicting what someone else is thinking about, how behavior impacts on others, and how to be part of a group. Using targeted activities and role playing, students are equipped with the skills needed to navigate the social world. The program is for children with average to above-average cognitive skills in grades 1 through 8. s2s teaches children how to think socially, step by step.

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Vincent Smith School 322 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, NY 11050 (516)365-4900 www.vincentsmithschool.org The Vincent Smith School (VSS) is well-known for its individualized program for students with learning disabilities in grades 4-12. VSS has a history of excellence dating back to 1924. Located on four and a half acres in suburban Port Washington, Vincent Smith School is a private day school, serving students in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties in New York. It offers students differentiated instruction in small supportive classes. Students experience academic success, emotional growth and social acceptance. More than 85 percent of graduates go on to college. Vincent Smith School is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents as an independent, nonprofit institution and is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools. It takes pride in being a place where it’s okay to learn differently. The Vincent Smith School is open to all without regard to race, creed, or national origin.

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Steps to Socialization (s2s) 13 South Bayles Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050 SigNAture (516)767-0266 oF APProvAl: info@s2sny.com www.s2sny.com Is your child left out of playdate invitations? Does your child

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Funded and Regulated by Nassau County (NCDOH) and Suffolk County (SCDOH) Departments of Health, NYS, NYS ED Department Early Intervention (EI) and Committee for Special Education (CPSE) services are for children who have or are suspected of having a developmental delay or disability. Evaluations must be referred by NCDOH/SCDOH for EI and/or to the local school district for CPSE. Services are provided based on an individual child’s eligibility as established by NYSDOH and/or NYSED and local government at no direct cost to parents. Parents are responsible for fees/costs associated with childcare.

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by Marcus Ticotin My family has been going to and involved in the theater since my siblings and I were kids way back in the ‘60s. We didn’t have much, but when we went to the theater, everything seemed possible! People spontaneously burst into song and dance at the oddest moments. Characters appeared to fly, families seemed to love playing instruments together, and gangs seemed to prefer athletic dancing to actual fighting. Theater opens the eyes, swells the heart, engages the mind, and brings people of all backgrounds together. It offers tons of enrichment to children who become involved in its creative productions and programs. The theater program in which I was enrolled as a child taught singing, dancing, and acting — all skills I still use in the productions I create to entertain today’s children. When you introduce your children to the theater, as audience members or program participants, you’re opening them up to a world of possibility. Kids who become involved in plays and musicals gain many new opportunities to learn, grow, and discover. They can develop selfconfidence and successfully interact with like-minded peers who appreciate what others may perceive as eccentricities. Children who have trouble focusing learn to hone in on daily and long-term

goals, such as memorizing a few lines a day to eventually play a full-blown character or learning one step at a time for a complex dance number. There are chances for shy kids to become fierce leaders in various projects, whether they involve stage lighting or painting elaborate background sets. Those who lack self-confidence can discover their niche and be part of a team as they develop their social skills. Even if all they do is participate in the chorus, play an instrument off stage, or simply help to move sets, many kids still feel they’re an important part of something larger. They’re included, embraced, and praised for their participation in important roles. Theater programs come in the form of weekend workshops, summer camps, and after-school activities, so it’s easy to find one in your area that fits your family’s schedule. No matter what brings a child to a show or a theater program, he’ll get the chance to be creative and express himself in a positive way. So, take a child to the theater, and let him see the wonder, possibility, and hope. Then, try getting him into a program where he can shine. Watch him take that shine with him for the rest of his life — through school, relationships, and work — making each experience a little better than it might have been without.

Marcus Ticotin is the writer, director, and producer of Freaky Pets Live, an exciting show for kids that’s full of nonstop dance, audience participation, comedy, music, and singing. For more information and a tour schedule, visit www.freakypets.com. January 2014 I parentguide News I 43

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Constraint-induced movement therapy for neuromotor disorders.

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There are many treatment options available for children with neuromotor disorders, but the trick is to find the right combination for your child. Common treatments include bilateral integration that focuses on the use of both hands, therapeutic horseback riding, sensory integration that seeks to regulate sensory issues, traditional occupational and physical therapy, and constraint-induced movement therapy. In order to best choose what will most benefit your child, you first have to determine your child’s individual strengths, what goals you have for your child, and your child’s goals and aspirations. Capitalizing on the strengths of your child and his goals is the key to determining the most successful course of treatment. A form of therapy that has really taken off in recent years for children with varying neuromotor disorders is constraint-induced movement therapy. The main goal of constraint-induced movement therapy is to show individuals with varying neuromotor disorders, who primarily experience having one arm more affected than the other (hemiplegia/ hemiparesis), that they can do many things they never thought possible. In the clinic where I’m an occupational therapist, we work with children for four weeks at a time, six hours a day, five days a week in a

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hat do you do when the doctor tells you your child has had a stroke, endured a brain injury, has hemiplegia, or is experiencing something called a neuromotor disorder? You “Google it,” right? Because none of it makes sense at the time, what else is there to do? What do you do next? What is the right course of action, and what are the therapies to try? Neuromotor disorders are very complex, and they are unique to each person, which makes each child’s road different. Neuromotor disorders are conditions that affect how the brain sends signals through your nerves to your muscles. Typically, children with neuromotor disorders have one side of the body that is more affected than the other. The condition can manifest through a floppy or flaccid appearance or a tight or overly contracted appearance with a lot of muscle tone. Overall, the brain is having difficulty telling each muscle how to properly move for a variety of different reasons. Some children are born with a neuromotor disorder secondary to complications during the pregnancy or at birth, and some children acquire a neuromotor disorder secondary to an accident or illness.

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home-like environment. Each child is fitted with a cast that is placed on the functional arm/ hand. This gives the child time to strengthen the individual muscles of the less functional arm/hand without the distraction of the functional and more dominant side taking over like it usually does. After intensive work with the affected upper extremity through play and functional activities, children are given time for bilateral work (using both hands) based on their individual goals. The goal is to give each hand a task to achieve in everyday activities, and it’s made more likely by repetition and consistency. For small children, the goal could simply be dressing themselves or tying their shoes with two hands. For a teenager, the goal could be learning the simple, two-handed functions of a job she hopes to gain, or putting her hair in a ponytail. Living one handed in a two-handed world can be very challenging for children, and therapists aim to facilitate their development in order for them to reach their full potential. Using two hands can be time consuming for some individuals with neuromotor disorders, but if they start early with the proper interventions, they can find lasting rewards. Don’t underestimate your child’s abilities until you have given them a fair chance. We never know what our bodies, and even ourselves, are capable of until we push past what we already know.

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Corey W. Stone, MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist for a pediatric constraint-induced therapy clinic in Birmingham, Alabama. She is a graduate from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. For more information on pediatric CIMT, visit the UAB Pediatric Neuromotor Clinic at www.uab.edu/civitansparks/ pediatric-neuromotor or call (205)975-0466.

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TV Mogul

Leader in children’s programming Marilyn Olin finds her true calling in print.

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ith a fascination and appreciation for the minds of children, Marilyn Olin created programs like Alex and Annie in 1978 and continued her work as the Vice President of Children’s Programming at ABC Network until her departure in 1991. Since then, Olin and her husband have indulged in their passion for world travel, splitting time between New York and Paris. To pursue another lifelong love, Olin published her first book Mom, Mac & Cheese, Please! (Sky Pony Press) in October 2013.

Q: What was the appeal of child-adolescent entertainment for you?

A: I think you have to go back to when you were a child and ask, ‘What is it that I love doing?’ I think more people should do that if they can rather than just growing up and going to a job. In fourth grade, I was writing.

Emmys given one year — this was the soap operas, the game shows, and the talk shows, plus children’s programming. So that was fun, too!

Q: What was it like to leave that position? A: I loved the job. But, you know, it was a different life. I left there when [my husband and I] started living in Paris. It was time for another chapter in my life. We both love travel. We’ve been to Cambodia, Laos, Africa, India. We rented an apartment here [in Paris] for one year, about 22 years ago. But we keep going back and forth. It’s a great education, it really is, to travel. I think it’s the best education in the world. You get to meet different people, experience different cultures, and I think that’s very stimulating for creativity. And now I’m doing another chapter with the children’s books!

And, at an exhibit of Picasso, [the audio tour mentioned] something that really stuck in my mind, and I loved it. Picasso said: ‘I really started to paint well when, again, I started to paint like a child.’ And I love that because we put constraints on children with what’s right, what’s wrong; but I adore their mind. They are in the here and now so much more than we are. I think if we can retain some of that, I think it’s great. I’ve always loved children’s projects. I’ve always thought very child-like.

Q: How did you come to write Mom, Mac & Cheese, Please!? A: I wasn’t intending to, then there was a little boy in a restaurant.

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He was eating fried feet. I made up a poem: ‘Can you believe I’m in a fog because you’re eating the French-fried feet of a frog?’ And the boy kept repeating it, and that’s where I started writing the book. I saw that children love the repetition and the rhyming. Then I found a terrific illustrator, and we’re having just such a great time.

A: Getting great ratings was very memorable. When I was there, you

Q: What advice would you give to someone who has an

would get your ratings in every week and see how you did against the other networks. Now, there are so many channels; but at the time, there was CBS, ABC, and NBC. That was very exciting to see. I had some of the highest awards in children’s programming.

A: First, you have to sit down and write it, not just think about it.

What are some of the most memorable moments from your time in television?

On Schoolhouse Rock, Lynn Ahrens was a dear friend of mine. In fact, at one point, she and I had a production company together, and we produced things, including Alex and Annie. It was so much fun working with her. The after-school specials were wonderful because I would get letters in from parents saying how wonderful they were and how it taught them, their teenagers, and pre-teenagers so much about life. There was a psychologist who would read the letters that kids sent in [to Alex and Annie]. She taught me a lot about kids, too. At the Daytime Emmys, my children’s department won 16 out of 28 46 I parentguide News I January 2014

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Don’t think, just do! That’s one of my ideas in life. If it’s something that you want to do, just make time and do it. The other thing is, don’t think about rejection. That’s the hardest thing. You have to have faith in yourself. Look up some publishers that will take unsolicited books. But there are also ways to do it on the Internet if you want. And a lot of people do that, too. Some people go through an agent, but that’s very hard. First, just write the book. The thing is, as in television, you have to find people who think the way you do. Find Mom, Mac & Cheese, Please! on Amazon.com. Read more of the Marilyn Olin interview online at www.parentguidenews.com. Samantha Chan is the associate editor. parentguidenews.com

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New Year,

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Forget about resolutions!

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t’s the New Year. Chances are you will be confronted with endless articles and news reports about making resolutions. You may even be thinking about your own resolutions for the coming year and that it is time for a “new you.” According to a January 2013 article at Forbes.com, self-improvement, or at least the desire for it, is a shared American hobby. It’s why so many of us — some estimates say more than 40 percent of Americans — make New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, only a tiny fraction of us keep our resolutions. In fact, only 8 percent of people achieve their New Year’s goals, says a Scranton University study. There are many reasons experts say we don’t achieve our resolutions, one being that the goals set are too overwhelming. “Essentially, shooting for the moon can be so psychologically daunting, you end up failing to launch in the first place,” says Forbes contributor Dan Diamond. So, what can you do to avoid feeling disappointed by the middle of January? A few years ago I was in a rut. A good friend and I were feeling “stuck” and vowed to try something new or different every week for a year and blog about it at www.the52weeks.com. It was hard, but we forged ahead. We took dance lessons, went rock climbing, test drove sports cars, learned how to box, explored Kabbalah, and even ate blueberries every day for a week — all in an effort to break out of our comfort zones and shake things up. It wasn’t about writing down a list of resolutions; it was more about doing new things and growing. We’re not experts but we were onto something and perhaps felt successful because we did not allow the pressure associated with New Year’s resolutions and setting unattainable goals to overwhelm us. As many experts agree, we did two things that increase your chances of success: we wrote down the things we wanted to try and we were accountable to one another. So despite the disturbingly low percentage of people that actually have resolution success, setting goals for self-improvement is, in fact, a good thing and The 52 Weeks approach is an alternative that just may work better. Make a list that includes a wide variety of things you want to try or tackle. Don’t even think of them as resolutions. Your “52” to-do list can include small and large things you want to experience or change. Then, slowly cross each of them off. “Remember, it is not the extent of the change that matters, but rather the act of recognizing that lifestyle

change is important and working toward it, one step at a time,” says psychologist Lynn Bufka. As someone who embarked on this project a few years ago, I can tell you that by not calling them “resolutions” and allowing yourself to take baby steps and even fail at times, you are more likely to want to go to your list throughout the year and check them off. So get started on making changes toward a new you for the coming year; just don’t call them resolutions!

Tips for your January jump-start: • Learn something new. Just the simple act of doing something new or different brightens your mood, changes your perspective and takes you beyond your comfort zone! • Face a fear, one step at a time. It’s often hard to go cold turkey to quit a life-long habit. Or maybe you keep avoiding something. Even trying new things can be scary. Vow to take one baby step – any step – toward tackling a fear. If you cross off steps along the way, you may just reach your end goal. • If you’re bored, you’re boring. Try a new restaurant, get out of your zip code, walk through a museum. Just keep busy. One thing leads to another. Your dance class could lead to a new business contact, or you may meet your new best friend on a museum tour. • Move. Exercise to reduce stress and you just may change your body along the way. Try a new class or something you never did before. Boxing, Pilates, yoga, tennis, running were all part of The 52 Weeks experimeny. We didn’t like everything we tried, but simply trying something new made us feel better. • Smile more. The physical act can trick your brain’s neurotransmitters into thinking you’re happy! It works! Really. • Give back. The 52 Weeks consulted with a lot of great experts. One study shared confirms what we already instinctively knew: There is a significant connection between good health and volunteering. Find a cause about which you’re passionate, and give back — even for an hour, a week, or a month. In the end, it’s just about starting somewhere and getting going. Create a “52” list and forget about resolutions! Happy New Year!

Karen Amster-Young and Pam Godwin are the co-authors of The 52 Weeks: Two Women and Their Quest to Get Unstuck, with Stories and Ideas to Jumpstart Your Year of Discovery (Skyhorse Publishing). Download a 52 list template at www.the52weeks.com. The book is available at www.barnesandnoble.com and in stores everywhere. 50 I parentguide News I January 2014

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January 11: Winnie the Pooh, The Broadhollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, (516)775-4420, www.broadhollow.org. Join Pooh, Piglet, Kanga, Eeyore, Tigger and Roo for a fun-filled day in the Hundred Acre Wood as they get celebrate Eeyore’s birthday and try to trap a Heffalump. Presented again on January 18 and 25.

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January 1: The Outdoor Sculpture Biennial, Adelphi University, Garden City Campus, 1 South Ave., (516)877-4040. The Adelphi University Exhibitions Program proudly presents its seventh Outdoor Sculpture Biennial, featuring the works of 10 skilled sculptors throughout the scenic 75-acre arboretum.

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January 5: Messy Afternoons, The Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, (516)224-5800, www.

January 16 - 30 January 17 - 19: The Macabre Fair Film Festival, Best Western Mill River Hotel 173 Sunrise Highway, Rochville Centre, www.livingdeadmafia.com. The thrilling and chilling 5th annual event welcomes independent films from around the world

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January 24: Philadanco, The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, (516)299-2752, www.tillescenter.org. Across the nation and internationally since 1970, Philadanco is celebrated for its innovation and creativity, performing works that celebrate the African-American tradition in dance, set to jazz, pop, hip-hop and more.

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January 17 - 19: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Swim Classic, Nassau County Aquatic Center, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, (516)572-0501. Eisenhower Park is the place to be as talented swimmers compete in this 3-day event. Hours: 4-10pm on Fri., 7am-7pm on Sat., 7am-8pm on Sun.

January 17 and 18: Romeo and Juliet, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and more information, call (516)323-4444. Treat your family to a touching adaptation of one of William Shakespeare’s best known plays! The story of star-crossed lovers caught in a war between their two families features eye catching scenery and powerful performances.

January 25 and 26: Paradise at Planting Fields, Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, (516)922-8678, www.plantingfields.org. Put all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season behind you during the special two-day event in the main greenhouse that includes live steel drum music, along with other great programs and events throughout the weekend.

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January 23 - 25: Hair, the Musical, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, (516)323-4444. The Tony Award Winning, American Tribal love-rock musical launches its 2014 National tour from the Madison Theatre! It tells the story of a

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JANUARY 2014 SEPTEMBER 2010 guage Worskshop for Children, 593 Plandome Road, Manhasset, (800)731-0830, www.languageworkshopforchildren.com. The Language Workshop for Children is offering a free trial class for kids and tots ages 6 months - 9 years. Classes are available in French, Spanish, Chinese or Italian.

Sundays through February 23: For the Family Series, The Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr, Roslyn, (516)484-9338, www.nassaumuseum.org. Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon that includes a tour of the museum’s exhibitions, followed by supervised art activities and creative themes. (No sessions on January 19 and February 2).

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Ongoing throughout January: The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, (516)299-2752, www.tillescenter.org. The Tilles Center is the place to be for amazing live entertainment in 2014! Upcoming events for the winter season include The New York Philharmonic, The Monster Who Ate My Peas by ArtsPower, Phildanco Dance, and Sleeping Beauty from the State Ballet Theatre.

Sundays: The Next Step, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, (516)822-3535. Program offers teens with special needs in grades 7-12 the opportunity to develop basic leadership skills and perform community service. Meets two Sundays per month, 1-3:30pm. Call for a schedule.

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Ongoing through February 23: Peter Max Exhibition, Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, (516)484-9337, www.nassaumuseum.org. This exhibition takes the first in-depth look at the original drawings of Pop artistPeter Max, featuring portfolios of his mostly black-and-

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Sundays through Fridays: Support Groups, Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court, Oceanside, (516)634-4010, www.friedbergjcc. org. A variety of groups are offered at various times. Included are Caring for the Caregiver, Loss and Bereavement I and II, Unemployment, Divorce and Separation I and II, Women’s Issues, Single Parents, Couple Fair Fighting, Pre-Marriage Counseling, and more. Babysitting may be available. Call for specific information. Mondays: JASA AZORS Help Caregiver’s Support Group,

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Tuesdays: Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Parent Support Group, Grace Lutheran Church & School, 400 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, (516)887-3371. Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm.

phi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program, most groups held at the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, School of Social Work, Adelphi University in Garden City, offices: Wednesdays: Mothers’ Group, The Wednesday Mothers’ Club (516)877-4314, hotline: (800)877-8077, www.adelphi.edu/ of Floral Park, United Methodist Church, 35 Verbena Ave., Flonysbreastcancer. Individual, group and telephone counseling ral Park, (516)270-3573, (516)775-2576, wmcmembership@ are available, along with a 24/7 hotline staffed by trained volhotmail.com. A non-denominational social and support group unteers who have had breast cancer. Groups offered include: 19 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 for expectant mothers and mothers of children in kindergarten Women with Breast Cancer, Young Women with Breast Canor Avenue younger. include Mom’s Night Out, so419 Park South,Activities New York, NY 10016 monthly • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 cer, Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer, Telephone Support cial events, educational programs, new mom meals, community o: FAxand # more. Pre-registration refor Women with Breast Cancer, outreach and playgroup sessions. available. TO: FAXNewsletter # quired. Call for start dates and to find out about other groups, rom: iSSue DAte: including those for couples, teens, family members, and men Thursdays: Grandparent Advocates Supporting Autistic Kids, FROM: ISSUE DATE: with breast cancer. North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, 480 Old Westbury Road, Roslyn Heights, (516)626-1971, www.northshoPlease call or fax your comments and/or oK. Tuesdays: Breast Cancer Phone Support, (516)877-4314. The rechildguidance.org. and advocacy group is for Please call or fax This yoursupport comments and/or OK. Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Proconcerned grandparents of autistic children. All adult family gNAture oF APProvAl: gram offers a new telephone support group for women with members are welcome. Meetings take place the last Thursday SIGNATURE OF APPROVAL: breast cancer. If you or someone you know cannot physically of every month (except December), 11:30am-1pm. attend a breast cancer support group for any reason, this is a wonderful alternative for a forum. The weekly group allows Thursdays: Grandparent Advocates Supporting Autistic Kids

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Thursdays: Kindred Spirits Support Group, Winthrop-University Hospital, 259 First St., Mineola, (516)663-2350, www.winthrop.org. Support group for children of all ages with diabetes and their families. Meets monthly. Call for details.

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Ongoing: ADHD Parent Training, (516)487-0636, www.adhdparenttrainer.com. In sessions with Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSW, parents learn how to develop behavior management skills for children struggling with behavior, focus, attention, organization, hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or oppositional defiance. Groups now forming in Garden City and Hauppauge. Give your child a better chance at success in school, at home and in social settings. Enroll online or by phone.

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Bundled Baked Goods All the time indoors this season offers a great opportunity to bake yummy treats. Once they’re ready to be shared, keep them safe on the go with the new Metal Cake Carrier from Cake Boss. This durable carrier is warp resistant and made with tin-plated steel for extra strength. It’s roomy enough for a 9-inch, double-layer, round cake; cheesecake; or pie. Impress your family and friends with your desserts in style when you get the Metal Cake Carrier from Cake Boss at a local Target store.

Ice, Ice Baby Protect your child from the snow and ice this winter with Lite for Kids ice cleats from Stabilicers. These safeguarding cleats fit over any shoe or boot and provide reliable traction on snow and ice. To learn more about the Lite for Kids ice cleats and ensure your child’s protection during outdoor sports and winter play this season, visit www.32north.com.

January Treat Jar Add personalized flavor to your winter decor with the Fits for the Occasion Cookie Jar. This cookie jar is unlike the rest with its unique ability to interchange magnetic designs and labels. The jar contains an area to use with an erasable maker, so you can store cookies and label the jar with whatever wintry motifs you like. Stick on a snow flake magnet to finish the look. Purchase the Fits for the Occasion Cookie Jar at http://shop.placetile.com.

Let Them Eat Cake January 27 is Chocolate Cake Day! Indulge in rich, chocolate delight and celebrate with the Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake recipe courtesy of Nigella Lawson at www.foodnetwork.com. Ingredients: Cake: •1½ c. all-purpose flour •1 c. super-fine sugar •1 tsp. baking powder •½ tsp. baking soda •⅓ c. cocoa •1½ sticks soft, unsalted butter •2 large eggs •2 tsp. vanilla extract •⅔ c. sour cream Frosting: •6 oz. semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces •¾ stick unsalted butter •2½ c. confectioners’ sugar •1 tsp. light corn syrup •½ c. sour cream •1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all the cake ingredients in a food processor. Continue process until you have a thick, smooth batter. Divide this batter into 8-inch prepared tins. Bake for 35 minutes or until the cake tester comes out clean. Move the cakes to a wire rack. Let them cool for about 10 minutes before turning them out of their tins. To create the icing, melt the butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Sieve the confectioners’ sugar into another bowl while you are waiting for the butter and chocolate to cool. Add the corn syrup to the cooled chocolate mixture, followed by the sour cream and vanilla extract. When this is all combined, add in the sieved confectioners’ sugar using a whisk. Sit one of the cakes uppermost side down. Spoon about ⅓ of the frosting onto the center of the cake-half. Then, spread the frosting using a spatula or a knife until the top is evenly covered. Layer the other cake on top. Spoon another ⅓ of the frosting onto the cake top and sides. Leave it to set for a few minutes before serving.

The Dream Continues Teach your children about tolerance and diversity this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the Freedom Friends craft from www.spoonful. com! This puppet project lends itself to a fun learning activity. What You’ll Need: •Jumbo craft sticks (one per puppet) •Mini craft sticks (two per puppet) •Construction paper in various colors •Small wiggle eyes (two per puppet) •Craft paint: peach or flesh tone, brown, light brown, sunflower or light tan •Chenille stems in black and brown •Scissors •Craft glue and hot glue gun •Black Sharpie marker Directions: Paint the jumbo craft sticks and mini craft sticks with the desired color of craft paint, and let dry. Cut out clothes like Tshirts and pants from colorful construction paper. Proceed to glue two wiggle eyes on each jumbo craft stick. To create curly hair, cut a chenille stem into four pieces. Tightly wrap each piece of chenille around the handle of a small paintbrush. Remove the stem and pull it to stretch out the curl. Attach the “hair” to each puppet using a hot glue gun. Add the clothing to the puppets using craft glue. Make sure to glue the bottoms first so the shirt can overlap. Turn the puppet over and glue the arms to the back of the jumbo craft stick. Make sure to line the arms up with the shirtsleeves. After the glue dries, turn the puppet back over and draw on smiles and dot on a nose with a Sharpie marker. Jordan Brueckner is the editorial intern.

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