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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.

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Take a tip from Karen Young’s “New Year, New You,” in which she shares her experience of achieving a year’s worth of challenges broken into realistic portions and encourages you to do the same.

As far as prizes go, we’ve managed to pack as many as we could into this issue! Snag a chance to win one such item when you submit a cozy-looking pic of your child to the Bundle of Joy Photo Contest, or simply turn to our Travel, Health, In Season, and Womom columns for additional opportunities to win great giveaways!

Last but certainly not least, you’ll find vital resources in the Education Directory. All the schools and programs your child needs are right there at your fingertips.

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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.

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Luminocity, the latest show from the Big Apple Circus, sets up its one-ring tent at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park in New York City through January 12. Now in its 36th spectacular season, the show enterains audience members of all ages with its aerial feats, flawless jugglers, astounding acrobats, and playful pooches — all no more than 50 feet from the stage. For tickets, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.

Tale Time

Come in from the cold on January 2 and 16, and treat your little ones to totally cool stories at the Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken. Led by librarian Penny Metsch, Uptown Storytime at the Museum provides 2-5 year olds and adult companions with a wonderful morning of delightful tales. Hold a spot for your child and you by calling (201)656-2240.

Back to Nature

The Camp Connection

Dedicated to connecting great kids with great camps, the NJ Summer Camp Fair comes to The Outlets at Bergen Town Center in Paramus on January 11. The annual event welcomes representatives from a wide variety of day, overnight, adventure, computer, sports, and other wonderful summer camps. Giveaways, snacks, brochures, prizes, and informative DVDs are also included. Find out more by visiting www.njcampfairs.com.

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The Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, invites your little ones to start off the new year by taking part in a variety of great programs. Upcoming events for the month of January include: Nature Story Time, Seasonal Scavenger Hunt, Full Moon Hike, Little Explorers, and Volunteer Day. Contact the Center at (201)568-6093 for more information or to hold your child’s spot.

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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 from January 3 to 5 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford. Tickets are also available for Monster Jam on February 14 and 15. Call the box office at (201)935-3900 to find out more.

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Cool as Ice

Children ages 10 and younger who like hockey will love the new Atoms Program at the Ice Vault Skating Arena.

The fun and fully interactive program introduces beginner players to the basics of the game. Classes are held in weekly sessions from January 5 to March 30. Advance registration is required.

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Love International

Start off the new year with an afternoon of music and merriment when Teaneck High School hosts a special Winter Concert on January 26. Love Songs From Around the World is the theme embraced by talented performers who present various expressions of love in English, Swahili, French, Spanish, and Hebrew. The fun begins at 3pm at 100 Elizabeth Ave., Teaneck. Call (201)836-8623 or visit www.teaneckcommunitychorus.org for tickets.

Start Your Engines

The 26th Annual Tri-State International Auto Show is back at the Rockland County Community College Field House. January 2426 brings the opportunity for automobile enthusiasts to check out more than 200 new domestic and international vehicles, including cars, trucks, hybrids, and SUVs. Compare vehicles and prices, and have questions answered by industry professionals. The event takes place at 145 College Road in Suffern. For additional information and ticket discounts, log onto www.rocklandexpo.com.

One Magical Night

Pay a special visit to the New Jersey Children’s Museum in Paramus with your own little sweetheart for the annual Sweetheart Princess Ball. The museum’s most popular event of the year includes a delicious dinner, wonderful music, pictures and autographs, playtime in the museum, and dancing alongside fairytale princesses. The unforgettable evening is on February 7, 5:30-9pm. Tickets go fast, so don’t wait! Order them by calling the museum at (201)262-5151 or logging onto www.njcmtickets.com.

Magic and Illusion

The popular Kidz Cabaret Series continues at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood when illusionist Bill Blagg III takes the stage on January 18. One of the most recognized illusionists in the world, Blagg takes the art of magic to new heights by combining grand-scale magic illusions with his own unmatched personality. Order tickets by calling the box office at (201)227-1030 or visiting www.bergenpac.org.

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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.

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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 deficiency. To prevent this, ensure they eat plenty of vitamin D-rich foods, such as oily fish, 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 fluid.

As this year’s school and sports season continues, I encourage all families to “eat smart” by choosing healthy foods and beverages and to “play safe” by stretching, wearing proper equipment, and following the rules. My husband and I have learned a lot about nutrition over the years from coaches, teammates, NFL trainers, various books, and articles. We can all impact each other by sharing and seeking information on how to eat smart and live happier, healthier lives.

Sarah Hasselbeck is the mom of three active, school-age children, an all-American collegiate athlete, and the wife of NFL quarterback Matthew Hasselbeck. Dr. Julian Bailes, M.D., Chair of the Pop Warner Medical Advisory Committee, and registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer assisted in providing the article’s recommend tips.

To learn more tips on eating smart and playing safe, and to find nutritious family recipes, visit www.popwarner.com and check out the “Safety” section.

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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.

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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.

When used to aid with academics, technology can:

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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.

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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.

D-E SUMMER CONNECTIONS ENRICH. ENGAGE. EXPLORE. Summer Connections 2014 is in session June 23 August 9. Early Bird Registration available now through March 14!

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Schools Ability School 75 Knickerbocker Road, Englewood, NJ 07631 (201)871-8808 www.abilityschoolnj.org The aim at Ability School is to provide children in grades PreK - 8 with the “right start” - an excellent grasp of the basics, a love of learning and a strong desire to know about the world around them. This is accomplished through a teaching method that improves each individual’s ability to learn independently, helping the student to become self-sufficient and self-motivated. Their philosophy is simple - students master the basic tools very well, then use what they have learned. The reading program at Ability School is two-fold: phonics and high-volume reading. The students master the phonics basics, learning to decode or sound out unfamiliar words. On the volume-reading side the beginning reader learns reading through word recognition and reading simple books in abundance. This approach provides a balance between the natural impulse to learn to read and providing the tools to read more and more independently. The goal of the acclaimed math program is for the student to obtain a solid grasp of math basics, be able to think using those basics and develop a strong sense of discipline. Children are introduced to a

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Apple Montessori Schools Cliffside Park, NJ (201)840-1703 Edgewater, NJ (201)224-6603 Edison, NJ (Woodbridge Ave.) (732)494-4111 Edison, NJ (Route 27) (732)650-1060 Guttenberg, NJ (201)840-1703 Hoboken, NJ (201)963-4949 Kinnelon, NJ (973)838-2122 Mahwah, NJ (201)512-1141 Metuchen, NJ (732)205-1515 Montville, NJ (973)331-8141 Morris Plains, NJ (973)538-1276 Oakland, NJ (201)337-0183 Randolph, NJ (973)328-7737 Wayne, NJ (973)696-9750 West Milford, NJ (973)208-1717 www.applemontessorischools.com Apple Montessori is an established school celebrating its 41st year, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and Kindergar-

teners ages 6 weeks - 12 years (6 weeks - 6th grade). Presently, they have 17 locations including Cliffside Park, Edison, Hoboken, Metuchen, Kinnelon, Wayne, Edgewater, Oakland, West Milford, Mahwah, Denville, Guttenberg, Randolph, Montville, and Morris Plains, NJ. They are family owned and operated since 1972 by the Bailey Family. They are the oldest and largest school in Northern New Jersey. Montessori is the largest preschool, early childhood development organization in the world. However, all Montessori schools are individually owned and operated and are therefore different. Montessori is a method and philosophy of teaching developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, who was the first female medical doctor in Europe at the turn of the century. There are several things that make Montessori different from traditional schools. First, they have special games and materials that have been made and designed specifically for young children. Each game teaches a particular skill through active hands-on involvement. A child learns the easiest and fastest from birth to six years of age than in any other time of life.

The second characteristic that makes Montessori different from traditional preschool is that they allow each child to develop at his or her own pace. The child may go as quickly or as slowly as they may need to without any pressure. The child is not pushed to move ahead before he/she is ready.

This is how they develop strong confidence and self-esteem.

The child also learns that learning is fun! Apple Montessori is different from other Montessori schools because they have a unique reading program which yields great success with their four and five years old students. Their primary reputation comes from the ability to develop academic skills and motivate young children to love learning. In addition, Apple Montessori School has brought computers into all of their

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110 Demarest Mill Road, West Nyack, NY10994 They also have a unique classroom management style. This (845)627-0234 becomes evident when you first enter a classroom and it is www.bluerockschool.org noticeably calm and organized. Their character development Blue Rock School is the Lower Hudson Valley’s only proprogram offers children the knowledge necessary to cultivate gressive school, serving students in kindergarten through ethical and responsible behavior while providing them with eighth grade. Located on a beautiful, four-acre, wooded the tools necessary to their growth as responsible caring incampus in West Nyack, New York, the school was founded dividuals. A special guest comes in 3-times per year to offer with the purpose of providing a rich and meaningful educa“advice” on topics such as morals, values, how to be kind tional experience based on a hands-on and holistic approach and polite, etc. Parenting seminars on a variety of topics are that nurtures children’s innate love of learning, enables them also sponsored throughout the year. Apple Montessori School to follow their own natural curiosity, develop as indepenis open year round. During the months of July and August, dent thinkers, and grow in a dynamic learning community. they have a summer camp program serving students ages 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 At Blue Rock School, class sizes are small and students en2 through 12. Several of their locations have a swimming gage inSouth, a academic curriculum which is infused with the arts, pool and teach daily swimming lessons. The pool has419 been Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 nature and play. Blue Rock School also offers a five-week uniquely designed with safety in mind to: FAx #for young children.

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Multi-aged classrooms provide a peaceful family atmosphere where the children are encouraged to help care for each other and to contribute in the classroom to the best of their abilities. Younger children play and learn from the older children, who take on the role of older siblings, helping and caring for the younger children. Children work at their own pace, so there is no competition or comparison, only pride in their accomplishments. Full and half day programs are available from September through June. You’re invited to call and arrange a visit to their beautiful facilities and to observe the classrooms. Come to Creative Minds and see what a difference a Montessori education can make.

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The grounds include an educational forest, brook and fullyequipped playgrounds. The School offers a comprehensive music program, English as a Second Language, after-school and summer enrichment classes and after-school care. The Elisabeth Morrow School establishes a foundation of knowledge and skills that leads to a lifetime of learning.

The Shirley and Paul Pintel Nursery School of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center 10-10 Norma Ave., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (201)796-9434 (ph) (201)796-2415 (fax) Registration is ongoing for the Shirley and Paul Pintel Nursery School/Kindergarten of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center for the 419 Park The AvenueElisabeth South, 13thMorrow Floor, NewSchool York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 2013-2014 school year. Parents should take this opportunity to 435 Lydecker St., Englewood, NJ 07631 visit the school and enroll their children in a warm, nurturing (201)568-5566 and fun atmosphere. Flexible, full day and half-day schedules to: FAx # www.elisabethmorrow.org are available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. An extended day program The Elisabeth Morrow School, which has specialized in the is available in the morning and afternoon. The Kindergarten education of young boys and girls for 75 years, maintains Enrichment class is called “A Touch of Israel.“ They provide From: the highest educational standardsiSSue DAte: by challenging students’ transportation from the child’s school. Before and after care is intellects, encouraging independent thinking and cultivatalso available. Additionally, they provide a free Mommy and ing individual talents. Their 7-1 student/teacher ratio allows Me program. Their State Licensed Nursery School program is thePlease nursery call through grade 8 curriculum to be rigorous, or fax your comments and/or oK.inte- designed to encourage a balance of child initiated and teacher grated and hands-on. The experienced faculty fosters social facilitated activities. All teachers are CPR and First Aid certiand moral growth within and beyond their culturally diverse fied. The Secular and Judaic curriculum is tailored to meet the SigNAturecommunity. oF APProvAl: The uniquely designed, new Middle School prodevelopmental needs of each specific age group. The students gram challenges and involves young teenagers in creative participate in a weekly music program, yoga and gym, Shabways that meet their educational and social needs. Situated bat and holiday programs, as well as special school and family on 14 acres in a residential neighborhood, the campus inevents. They have large open and spacious classrooms, an includes three buildings, each with its own library, state-ofdoor playroom, outdoor playground and newly renovated bath-

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY rooms. Families need not be members of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center to attend the Nursery School. The Nursery School is open Monday - Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm. For further information, please call Carol Weber, Director, at (201)7969434 or e-mail nursery@fljc.com.

The Meadow’s School 102 Borough St., Rutherford, NJ 07070 (201)935-2112 www.themeadowsschool.com The Meadow’s School is a licensed child care facility dedicated to helping children feel good about themselves, deal with feelings, accept changes and welcome diversity in a warm, loving environment. Applauded by early childhood experts worldwide, the unique program offers an array of stimulating experiences designed to help each child develop to his or her fullest potential. For infants and toddlers, a loving staff of caregivers are committed to making their stay a comfortable one. The infant rooms have the look of a safe and loving home to keep each child more relaxed and secure. Toddlers are frequently challenged in carefully designed classrooms that include dramatic play, transportation, Brio, language arts and make believe. For preschool and Kindergarten age, The Meadow’s School offers specialty rooms where teacher guided lessons and child-initiated activities provide a unique learning experience that encourages students to explore new horizons. The well-rounded curriculum is complemented by an extensive children’s library, art room, lunch room, cooking activities in the kitchen, piano, yoga, a family room for visits and both indoor and outdoor play areas. Find out more about providing your child with some of the most innovative learning experiences around by calling The Meadow’s

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The Montclair Kimberley Academy 201 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042 (973)509-7930 www.mka.org admissions@mka.org Montclair Kimberley Academy is a Pre-K – 12 coed, college prep independent day school based on three age-appropriate campuses in Montclair, NJ. MKA delivers an innovative, rigorous education that combines excellence in teaching, creativity in curriculum and a highly personal, technology-enriched environment that empowers students to excel in college and beyond. Signature Programs in ethics, core works, writing and global experience, together with a strong commitment to diversity and service learning and outstanding arts and athletic offerings are the hallmarks of an MKA education.

Montessori Plus Early Learning Centers 325 New Bridge Road, Bergenfield, NJ 113 Engle St., Englewood, NJ 61 Church St., Teaneck, NJ (201)816-8202 www.montessori-plus.com Are you seeking a program for your child 6 weeks through first grade, where your child can make friends, be happy and flourish in her/her development and education? Does your child miss the cut-off date for Kindergarten? Since 1973, the Montessori Plus Early Learning Centers have provided premiere educational programs staffed with trained educators.

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In addition, the Elementary Academy offers an accelerated program for pre-K through grade 1 for those learners who are ready and who may have missed cut off dates. Keypad entry assures parents’ full access and enforces security measures. Visit their website and call for a personal tour.

New World Montessori School 165 Burton Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 (201)288-7667 New World Montessori School offers a wholesome educational environment specifically tailored for the needs of young children. Three and four year old children attend school for the half-day session, while the Kindergarteners attend full day. The classroom is fully equipped with Montessori materials that enable the children to discover specific concepts and develop cognitive and fine motor skills. Children are given individualized instruction by trained teachers; thus allowing them to progress at their own pace. The teachers treat each child with dignity and respect and are excellent role models for them. Throughout the day the children are developing social skills as they interact with others. Creative expression is encouraged through a variety of art materials, music and movement. Active play is also important for the children to develop their large motor skills, therefore the children daily have the opportunity to be outside to run and climb on the playground equipment. New World Montessori School is a safe and happy place where children actively engage in their lessons. In this type of atmosphere, children truly flourish and grow. The school admits children of any

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Northvale Pre-School 116 Paris Ave., Northvale, NJ 07647 (201)784-5062 Welcome to Northvale Pre-School! For more than 30 years now, this fully modernized, non-profit developmental preschool for children ages 2½ - 5 has been dedicated to providing its young students with a fine and creative social experience. Northvale Pre-school’s stimulating and challenging schedule of programs are designed to focus on the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of each child. Classes are offered in 3, 4 and 5 day programs. Northvale Pre-School’s nurturing curriculum introduces youngsters to a wide variety of educational and recreational activities, such as Reading Readiness, Music, Arts

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY & Crafts, Science, Math Readiness, Show & Tell, Computers and much more. All classes and programs are taught by a caring, certified staff of teachers and instructors who have years of experience in working with young children. In addition to their regular school year curriculum, Northvale Preschool offers several special events for students and their families throughout the year. So call Northvale Pre-School today and get a jump on your child’s first learning experiences by enrolling them in the preschool that has helped two generations of children reach for their dreams!

Saddle Brook Community School 225 Market St., Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 (201)291-0137 www.saddlebrookcommunityschool.com Nestled in a bright, cheerfully decorated facility just a short ride away in Bergen County, Saddle Brook Community is committed to offering children a variety of school experiences that are designed to stimulate curiosity, encourage exploration, develop patterns of thinking and help prepare them for the school years to come. The total program is responsive to the needs of the young child so they will be able to plan, organize and implement ideas on their own. A dedicated staff of instructors will present your young student with a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on a variety of objectives, including developing a positive self-image, enhancing physical growth and development, fostering social and emotional growth, and learning basic skills and concepts. The diverse curriculum will also introduce science and geography, along with computers, the study of other cultures and a few special programs, such as s a 911 safety program, recycling programs, holiday programs and a demonstration by Bergen County Police Dogs. For further information,

please stop by the office or call (201)291-0137. In addition to their wonderful daily curriculum, families are encouraged to ask about Saddle Brook Community School’s Mommy & Me; Mommy, Daddy & Me; Health & Fitness Classes; Summer Camps; and Adult Evening Classes. From Tiny Tots to Preschoolers to adults, at Saddle Brook Community School there is something for everyone!

Saddle River Day School 147 Chestnut Ridge Road, Saddle River, NJ 07458 (201)327-4050 www.saddleriverday.org Saddle River Day School is a coeducational, traditional college preparatory day school enrolling approximately 350 students in grades K-12. A 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio provides personalized attention for every student. Founded in 1957, SRDS has established a tradition of integrity and academic excellence while embracing core values including responsibility, honesty, compassion and respect. Situated on a beautiful 26-acre campus, this NAIS and NJAIS accredited day school comes complete with two gyms, two media/library centers, technology lab, performing arts center and three fully equipped art studios including a graphic arts studio. World language instruction in Spanish begins in Kindergarten. Strong visual and performing arts enrich the SRDS experience throughout all divisions. Full interscholastic athletic programs beginning in Grade 6 offer students the opportunities to build self-confidence and cooperative spirit working as part of a team. SRDS provides its students with a challenging academic curriculum including advanced placement courses in many areas. 100% of the school’s recent graduates over the past five years have been accepted to the finest colleges in the country including Boston College, Brown,

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The Spring School 67 North Summit, Tenafly, NJ 07650 (201)541-5780 www.springschool.com What makes the Spring School different? Hands-on, in-depth education like nothing you have ever seen! Peek into their classrooms and what do you see? At each age, children are learning by doing. Two year olds are sorting rain forest animals (“Iguana,” says Karen). Three year olds are tracing sandpaper letters (“M is my favorite sound, for Mommy, says Jake). Four year olds are counting with glass beads (“I can build two thousand, five hundred, thirty six,” says Justin, age 4). Kindergarteners sketch amoebas through a microscope (I’m going to draw this amoeba on my timeline of the PreCambrian Era,” says Ariel, age 5). First and second graders time the swings of a pendulum (This is one of the experiments Galileo did,” explains Lauren.

We’re studying the Renaissance. Galileo was the first scientist to measure how long things took.”) Third graders rehearse a scene from Macbeth (“I love reading Shakespeare,” volunteers Elisa. “When we study the Renaissance, we study the scientists and the writers and the artists.”) Fourth graders twist colorful squares to multiply fractions (See, this makes 3/4 of 2/3,” offers Rachel.). Eighth graders polish their PowerPoint presentation on Renaissance Science. Down the hall we can hear three year olds playing “Twinkle Variations” with their Suzuki violin teacher. Glimpse the art teacher loading ceramic candle holders into the kiln for firing, part of the celebration of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. In the Chinese Immersion class, students absorb the tones and meanings of Mandarin. And happy laugh-

St. Paul’s Christian Day School 323 South Main St., New City, NY 10956 (845)634-0929 www.stpaulscdsnewcity.com Are you looking for a quality preschool/childcare program for your child? St. Paul’s Christian Day School offers half day and full day programs for children ages 18 months through 5 years old. Why choose St. Paul’s? This faith-based Christian Preschool has been dedicated to providing preschool and childcare programs of the finest quality for more than 40 years.

Their well-rounded educational program is carefully designed to guide and nurture children through their physical, emotional, spiritual and educational growth. Fully licensed by New York State, St. Paul’s Christian Preschool features the perfect combination of flexible schedules, a developmental curriculum and a secure, clean, modern facility. The well-rounded schedule of classes introduces students to music, gym and special events for both children and their families. All programs are presented by an experienced professional staff of instructors. St. Paul’s CDS also includes an on-site nurse and all staff members are trained in CPR and First Aid for your child’s added safety. Call St. Paul’s Christian Day School at (845)634-0929 for more information.

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

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The Parent/Child Aquatics program for infants and toddlers ages 6 months - 36 months provides a dynamic experience for a maximum of only 3 couples per instructor. Private instruction is available upon request. Flexible year round scheduling is also available for your added convenience. For those with an interest in SCUBA training, Aquatics Academy focuses on providing a diving experience that is nothing short of safe,

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Young World Day School 585 Wyckoff Avenue, Mahwah, NJ (201)327-3888 www.youngworlddayschool.org Young World Day School provides a safe, nurturing environment where ordinary kids do extraordinary things. An experienced staff utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to learning using individualized instruction, cooperative learning, and small group instruction. The school includes a traditional preschool beginning at age 2, a Montessori school for ages 2.5-5, and a transitional and traditional kindergarten, all with a low Peering into the world of science

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Binghamton Racquet Club 737 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020 (201)945-9500 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 Binghamton Racquet Club! The perfect way to introduce your child to the game of tennis, Binghamton Racquet Club’s fun and fully interactive “Junior Tennis Academy” welcomes children ages 5 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. No matter what the age group, all programs are presented under the watchful eye of Binghamton Racquet Club’s experienced, attentive staff.

Families are also encouraged to ask about the fun-filled “Jr. Weekly Summer Camps” that run every June through August. Call today for a brochure and find out how to “serve” your child with a memorable tennis experience! Many adult programs are also available.

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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!

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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

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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 office 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!

International Ivy Summer Enrichment Programs www.iisummer.com (908)899-1338 Summer is a great time to explore, meander, create and lose oneself 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

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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. Their services include: Speech Language Evaluations, focusing on speech, language, voice, fluency, oral motor and social skills; Speech Language Therapy, offering individual sessions specifically designed to meet the needs of each client; Social Thinking and Communication Programs, running small group sessions designed to improve understanding of social situations; Preschool Screenings; Workshop and Training Services; School Social Skill Program; and a Parent Network & Referral program, designed to assist families facing new challenges by networking with others who have had experience in the area.

Good Talking People, LLC is also an official certified provider of Fast ForWord, a computer training program by Scientific Learning Corporation.

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY 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), 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.

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All of their professional staff is NJ licensed and nationally certified, and participate in monthly continuing education programs. Their speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat challenges with voice, articulation, fluency, language, processing and swallowing disorders; and their audiologists conduct hearing and hearing aid evaluations for all ages and are 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 office-based services, Speech and Hearing Associates works with physicians, hospitals, educators, schools, Head Start programs, early intervention programs and long-term care facilities. Speech and Hearing Associates works with over 60 school districts in New Jersey, providing in-service training for educators, as well as speech-language screenings, therapy and evaluations for students and Audiology/ CAP consultations. So call Speech and Hearing Associates today at (908)232-2900 or (800)742-7551 to schedule an

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Do you suffer from aches and pains, headaches, or insomnia? The Perfect Pillow is designed to alleviate these symptoms by optimizing support of the head, neck, and spine while allowing the body to remain cool during the night. The Proper Pillow is optimal for an athlete, an everyday traveler, or a busy mom. Get a better night’s sleep through www.properpillow.com.

Out in the Cold

The winter brings days full of snow and sleigh rides for youngsters, but it also brings nights full of cough and cold symptoms. The Vicks Starry Night Humidifier regulates air at a comfortable humidity to temporarily relieve your child’s nasal and chest congestion. It’s available in several colors at Babies “R” Us and Walgreens.

Easy Degrees

Say, “Hello!” to the accurate and non-invasive way for determining the body’s temperature with the Braun Forehead Thermometer. The new design allows you to measure temperature over the forehead skin and provides more accurate results. The Braun Forehead Thermometer works with infants, children, and adults and can be purchased at Rite Aid.

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Owlet Baby Care has revolutionized the infant care industry with the creation of the Owlet Vitals Monitor.

This smart sock device has the capability to track and transfer an infant’s vital signs to your smartphone. This foot-based, wearable technology reads the infant’s heart rate, sleep position, skin temperature, and oxygen levels. To track your infant’s safety visit www.owletcare.com and purchase the Owlet Vitals Monitor.

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Delicious Drinking

Protect your infant from heavy metals and pharmaceuticals in tap water by switching over to the PUR Baby Faucet Water Filter. This helps to eliminate 61 contaminants found in tap water, including chlorine, lead, and microbial cysts. PUR Baby is also valuable because it costs less than bottled water. For more details, visit www.purwater.com.

Post-Partum Recovery

The Band Specialist has created a nine-month plan for new moms to get them physically and mentally into shape. Cinch Essentials and Cirqulate Active have been worn by celebrities such as Julie Moran, Kyle Richards, and Nancy O’Dell. The Cinch Essentials collection items have a hidden waist compression that is built into the garment. As the post-pregnancy woman shrinks in size, so does the band. The Cirqulate Active collection includes Power Mesh and Breezy Top linings to encourage women to get active but remain comfortable. Start shopping today at www.thebandspecilaist.com.

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Are you searching for a healthy snack to suppress hunger between meals? The new line of food by Veggie Patch offers several options to curb cravings. The Spinach Nuggets and Broccoli Bites are excellent go-to snacks from Veggie Patch that are made with real vegetables. Head to www.veggiepatch.com to check out new recipes and vegetable creations.

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Are you looking for an easy and clean way to prepare, store, and transport food? Then the Poppy Lid is the perfect choice for you. The lid creates a vacuum seal that adjusts to any smooth-rimmed bowl to maintain freshness and avoid spills. Since it is microwave- and oven-safe up to 425 degrees, the Poppy Lid is an easy replacement for aluminum foil and plastic wrap. To purchase the Poppy Lid, visit www.productswithstyle.com.

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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.

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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.

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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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New Year,

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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.

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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.

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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 Hobokenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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January 2014 SEPTEMBER 2010 Field House at Rockland County Community College, 145 College Road, Suffern, www.rocklandexpo.com. For the 26th year, automobile enthusiasts are invited to check out more than 200 new domestic and international vehicles, including cars, trucks, hybrids, and SUVs. Compare vehicles and prices, and have questions answered by industry professionals.

Ongoing Through January: Art Classes for Children and Adults, Rockland Center for the Arts, 27 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack, www.rocklandartcenter.org. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on your chance to take part in morning, afternoon or evening classes.

Tuesday and Thursday Throughout January: Terrific Twos, New City Library, 220 North Main St., New City, (845)6344997, ext. 121, www.newcitylibrary.org. Two year olds and an adult companion work together on games, fingerplays, songs, sign language and more in a fun and developmental 45-minute program. 10 and 11:15am.

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Wednesdays Through January 31: All Aboard! Storytime at Congers Train Station, New City, www.newcitylibrary.org.

Children ages 3 and up and an adult companion are welcome to bring a mat to sit on and stop by the historic train station to hear some fun stories and make some new friends! No session on 1/2. (Chairs are available for adults).

Wednesdays in January: Play at the J, The JCC of Rockland, West Nyack, (845)362-4400, www.jccrockland.org. A program that offers children ages 24 months and younger the perfect opportunity to run around and play while parents make friends, too. Registering in advance is recommended. 3-4pm.

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