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Letter from the Editor Oh, how I adore October! Leaves take on a new, vibrant spectrum of color, creating a splendid autumnal backdrop. There are all sorts of fall fairs and festivals (found in our print and Web calendars) filled with cider, pumpkin picking, and hayrides. The best part, though? Halloween and the opportunities it presents to make crafts, decorations, and costumes! I’ve enjoyed the spooky celebration for as long as I can remember. My husband and I often host parties where dress up is mandatory (yes, I’m that person), and it’s such great fun.

To help your family get into the spirit of the season, we’re excited to share “Costume Craft” by wedding and lifestyle blogger, as well as D.I.Y. expert, Abby Larson. Larson’s thousands of followers regularly check her Style Me Pretty blogs for inspired living tips, and this month, she instructs PARENTGUIDE News readers how to create two easy but adorable outfits for little ones.

And there’s even more reason to get into fiesta preparation this month with our Birthday Directory. In it, you’ll find tons of party venues, entertainers, and services to make your child’s day a special one. Perhaps, you’d rather host a special birthday night? Then turn to “Slumber Party Success”

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Of course, when the parties are over, it’s time to get back to the grind. With help from Louise Weadock, your after-school routine can be a lot more pleasant from now on. Read “Homework Help” for tips on how to get kids focused for study sessions.

And for parents stressing about upcoming Individualized Education Program (IEP) developments for their child with special needs, Ellyn Levy has penned “The IEP Meeting.” Levy outlines the pros and cons of hiring a lawyer to help with IEPs, and gives us a firsthand account of her personal experiences in this area. Additional support, resources, and programs for your child may also be found in our Special Needs Directory.

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A popular children’s book comes to the big screen in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. The entertaining flick follows 11-year-old Alexander as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life. Check it out in theaters beginning October 10.

Living Life

The journey of Manolo, a young man torn between his family and following his heart, is the focus of The Book of Life.

The animated feature encourages audiences to celebrate the past while looking to the future. Look for it in a theater near you beginning October 17.

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Halloween Ponies

Ring in Halloween with the new My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic: Spooktacular Pony Tales! Presented by Shout! Factory Kids and Hasbro Studios, the DVD release features six episodes and a sing-along, as well as additional spooky-themed fun. Copies are available in stores and online now.

All Shapes and Sizes

Nickelodeon expands its line of acclaimed Let’s Learn DVDs with Let’s Learn: Patterns and Shapes.

Kids can play along with five new episodes from Team Umizoomi, Dora the Explorer, and Blue’s Clues as they explore circles, squares, triangles, and more. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment, the new DVD is available now.

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The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries series presents Garage Sale Mysteries. Lori Laughlin stars as Jennifer Shannon, a veteran garage sale shopper with a knack for finding hidden treasures.The original film premieres on The Hallmark Channel October 26.

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Happy Halloween

An annual tradition continues this month when ABC Family presents a 13-night programming tribute to Halloween. Aside from holiday-themed episodes of the most popular shows, viewers can also enjoy movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Addams Family, Casper, ParaNorman, and many more. The special event runs October 19-31. Check your local listings.

To Infinity

Play as some of your favorite heroes with the Infinity 2.0 Marvel Value Pack. The specially priced set comes with a starter pack, Spider-Man play set, Captain America, and a disc pack. The pack is available now for the XBox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4,WiiU, and XBox One game systems.

Join Cookie Monster and head back to school with a new app from PBS Kids and Sesame Street. Cookie Monster’s Challenge offers a mix of whimsy and education designed to help kids ages 3-5 adapt to the new school year. Featuring ten mini games, nine levels, and more, the app is available for the iPad.

Under the Spell

Just in time for Halloween, Sabrina — Secrets of a Teenage Witch: A Witch and a Werewolf The Movie comes to DVD and Digital HD. The animated release from Lionsgate Home Entertainment follows the charming Sabrina Spellman as she leads a double life as both a klutzy high schooler and superhero sorceress. Pick up your copy today.

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Soccer comes to life in stunning detail in FIFA 15. The amazing game from EA Sports comes complete with more than 600 new emotional reactions.

FIFA 15 is available in stores and online now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo 3DS. Donald McDermott is the managing editor.

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The NYCB Theatre, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, is the place to be for great live family entertainment! The fun begins on October 5 when The Wiggles bring the Ready, Steady,WiggleTour to town.

Then, on October 18, follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends in a retelling of The Wizard of Oz. For tickets and more, call (516)247-5205 or go to www.thetheatreatwestbury.com

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Halloween Divas

Childrens ages 3-10 are invited to come in costume and have some fun at The Not So Scary Halloween Party on October 30.

Darlings & Divas hosts this special evening event that includes a pumpkin mini manicure, ghoulish hair styling, face painting or makeup application, a photo of your Diva in her costume, a goodie bag, and a pizza dinner with dessert! Darlings & Divas is located at 65 Merrick Road in Amityville. Call (631)608-4710 or visit www.darlingsanddivas.com to find out more.

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Eisenhower Park provides the perfect backdrop for two very special days during the upcoming Street Fair. Presented on October 11 and 12, 10am5pm, this outdoor event has something for everyone. Experience live entertainment, delicious foods, and an array of merchandise to buy. The park is located at 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, and its staff may be reached at (516)572-0348 for more information.

Treat your little ones to some quality time in the great outdoors when the Fall Freshwater Fishing & Children’s Festival comes to Hempstead Lake State Park, Exit 18, Southern State Parkway, West Hempstead. Open to all ages on October 8, this familyoriented autumn event comes complete with outdoor exhibits, fly fishing demonstrations, face painting, pony rides, a magic show, and much more. Questions? Call (516)766-1029.

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The Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Washington Avenue between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway, Seaford, makes it a holiday to remember by hosting a Halloween Party on October 18. This annual event for families includes an animal presentation, arts and crafts, games, and more.

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Homework Help Tips to improve focus.

by Louise Weadock

The beginning of the school year can be such an exciting time. There are thrilling bus rides and lunches with novel faces, hallway hugs with old friends, and of course, new teachers and subjects to explore. Although once the sense of adventure wears off and the assignments pile up, the nightly fight to wrangle a successful homework session begins.

Homework time is commonly identified as one of the biggest causes of anxiety for both children and parents during the school year. As head coaches, parents are challenged to find ways to get kids “fit” for academic exercises. They help with strategies to optimize learning potential.

A child’s mind develops with sensory challenges from different smells, tastes, sounds, colors, lights, physical feelings, and other forms of input. Spending the day sitting in a classroom can fail to fulfill a child’s need for various types of stimulation, and the short time slots allotted to recess and gym don’t compensate for this sensory deficiency. Parents must find ways to fill in the sensory gap.

Luckily, there are proven methods that help to engage a child’s senses and mind right from the moment he steps off the bus at the end of the school day through homework time that evening. With practice, these methods just may change otherwise stressful routines into positive experiences.

Begin with muscle movement.

Nothing can fulfill a child’s need to burn energy and take in sensory stimulation quite like a workout of the muscles. Whether through outdoor play or an indoor fitness program, engaging in activities that involve climbing, swinging, running, or biking can help to fire up sensoryprocessing to the brain and decrease anxiety. Such activities loosen joints and enhance overall awareness. A good workout can also enhance relationships between children and their surroundings. It can improve the child’s overall sense of self by stimulating the vestibular system, located within the inner ear, which increases athletic coordination and spatial awareness.

Just 45 minutes of movement and hands-on physical activity before school or homework time loosens muscle tension, oxygenates the brain, promotes healthy circulation, builds focus, and fulfills sensory needs. Muscle activity supports the comprehension of big thoughts and persistence to complete complex projects.

Additionally, information learned while performing motorplanning exercises (trampolining, jump roping, hiking, and biking) is more quickly absorbed and stays in memory for a longer period of time than facts learned while merely sitting.

Help children prepare sensory snacks.

If there is one thing that every parent understands, it is that a hungry child is an antsy child. So, start your homework routine with a snack. Food can be calming and fulfilling.

The hands-on nature of preparing food has the additional benefit of keeping children active as they get ready to work. Smells and tastes experienced while learning create memory pegs for the child. Measurements, fractions, mixtures, and nutritional facts all present learning opportunities that the child will remember.

While preparing snacks, discuss the upcoming homework topics. Strategize a plan of attack. Identify areas where help is needed.

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Develop a quiet, calm, and consistent homework space.

Smells, colors, lights, and sounds are great when we are trying to fulfill our sensory needs, but homework time requires a calm, clean, clutter-free, and consistent space to prevent children from being distracted by their surroundings. Use putty on pencils to make them easier to hold. If the child can tolerate it, turn on soothing background music (preferably classical) to set a calm mood.

Turn off the TV, and minimize other sources of distracting sounds and flashing lights. Homework should be the sole focus of the moment. Experiment a little bit to find out exactly what sources of sensory input optimize your child’s homework productivity, and understand that these will be different for every child.

Offer minor sensory input to improve focus and concentration.

Kitchen smells from dinner or dessert that waft into the homework area can provide minor sensory input without being distracting.

Some children respond well to textured toys that keep one hand fidgeting, while others prefer the feel and taste of chewing gum. Still others like visual patterns to keep the mind occupied.

Homework should be the focus of homework time, but it is unrealistic to expect any child to be able to attune 100 percent of his brainpower to a worksheet. Minor sensory distractions can go a long way toward curbing restlessness without costing productivity.

Experiment and listen to your child to find what works.

Segment homework time into different blocks.

Any child will dread the idea of having to sit down for an hour of homework, but most children are more willing to sit through several 10- to 20-minute blocks of it. After a set amount of time, offer your child a 5- to 10-minute break. If a short break is chosen, provide more sensory-pleasing activities like cooking or an art project to lessen restlessness before it’s time to get back to work. Stay away from the computer or tablet screens during sensory time.

Don’t “helicopter,” but do keep homework sessions lighthearted.

Homework shouldn’t be stressful. Be mindful of the signals that you put out, even if you feel frustrated, and be attuned to your child’s moods. Children respond to the moods and mindsets of their parents. If you are anxiously hovering over your child’s paper, your child may sense and mime your attitude.

Instead, keep calm, collected, and on target. Treat homework as an adventure, and your child will positively respond.

Avoid phone, tablet, and computer games in the hours leading up to homework time. Playing a video game employs the short muscle group, which is reactive and counteracts the brain activity required for homework completion.

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hen I started the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process — necessary for public school students in special education and related services — for my daughter, I got the shock of a lifetime. I initially had no legal representation and was essentially told that I didn’t know what would be best for my daughter. I felt harassed, and even worse, I discovered that the school district could make decisions with which I might not agree. All of this could and would happen even though I had documentation from a neuropsychologist outlining exactly what educational accommodations my daughter needed to succeed in school. I thought it would have been fairly easy to get these accommodations in place. Well, it turned out I was very naïve. I learned quickly and painfully that I could trust no one within the school district to have the same level of dedication to supporting my daughter that I did as her parent.

I realized that I needed the support of an attorney versed in education law. I needed a strong, dynamic, no-nonsense attorney who could teach me how to listen, know what was possible and reasonable to expect, and calm me down when I could not get everything for my daughter that I had hoped to obtain. Having legal counsel gave me the chance to review all documents the school might provide before a meeting (although rarely was anything offered in advance). The attorney and I also reviewed what my daughter’s doctor recommended so I knew what we were requesting. The lawyer sat between my husband and me. She quite literally had to be there for me to lean on and to explain what the pupil personnel director was offering in the way of accommodations.

When you make the decision to bring counsel, you must inform the school district ahead of time because it will then supply legal counsel to rebut yours. In my experience, the atmosphere does seem a lot more caustic and frightening when there are attorneys in the room. But that does not mean you shouldn’t bring one. It’s no picnic without one, either! For me, there really was no question that I was going to live with the anxiety of an unpleasant experience for my daughter’s sake.

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egal representation: Just thinking about it seems so overwhelming and off-putting for many parents. How bad does it really have to be before you decide that you need the help of an attorney who can hold your hand (both literally and figuratively) through the IEP process? Well, I can tell you from experience that it has to be pretty awful to go to that extreme. I don’t think any parents really want to believe they can’t get what their child actually needs from the school district without legal representation, but it’s sometimes the case.

During an IEP meeting with legal representation, the attorneys joust legal points — your child is or is not entitled to certain educational accommodations. It’s not set in stone, there is no recipe, and the lawyers definitely battle. I found that the words they used were often jargon that my attorney needed to explain in terms I could understand. After many such meetings, I got used to the language and the tenor of the atmosphere in the room and learned to expect it. I watched the discomfort on the teachers faces as they watched this scene unfold.

I found the strongest reason to have legal representation was that I was able to get more IEP benefits than I would have if I went it alone. Education lawyers are experts on what your child is entitled to because it is their job to know and understand the law. As parents, we can (and should!) become highly informed advocates for our children, but we just cannot have the same level of expertise as education lawyers. I also found that I learned how to advocate for my daughter through my attorney. After a while, I was able to go to these meetings with only my daughter, and she and I could advocate quite well. If we were unsure about something, we

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If you have a school district with a proven track record that will listen to what you believe are your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, then I would go without an attorney. Remember, though, if the district does something with which you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree, you always have the right to bring legal representation. The old adage â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get more with honey than you get with vinegarâ&#x20AC;? may be true in this situation. Avoiding the contentious situation of using an attorney may allow you to have better overall relationships with administrators and teachers, and this can deďŹ nitely beneďŹ t your child. I think my daughter would have likely felt more supported by the district if there had been less or no ďŹ ghting for the accommodations she needed.

I believe each family must decide what is best for its child. There is no easy way to walk into an IEP meeting. Whether or not you bring representation, you must know your legal rights. If you feel having legal representation is necessary, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate. It may be difďŹ cult, but it will help you get your child what she needs, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what really matters.

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didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sign any paperwork and scheduled a follow-up meeting. We were in control, mostly. We gained conďŹ dence and a better understanding of our rights. We had the strength and knowledge to walk out and consult our attorney by phone by the time my daughter was in 10th grade.

Of course, bringing legal counsel to an IEP meeting had some negative connotations, too. As I described previously, it made the meeting even more contentious than it already was. Having lawyers in the room escalated the meeting to a whole other level of importance, and the tension rose for everyone; it was truly palpable when you walked through the door.

Another major con to considering legal representation is the ďŹ nancial aspect of this process. It is expensive from the very beginning, when the attorney accepts your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case and you sign a retainer fee, to each time you speak on the phone and go to a meeting. There are education attorneys

Ellyn Levy is a speech-language pathologist who has worked with children and adults in private schools, universities, hospitals, and private practice for 35 years. She currently has a private practice in New York City and may be reached via ellynlevy1@gmail.com. This article has been reprinted with the permission of the National Center for Learning Disabilities.

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Honesty & LDs A Why it’s important to speak

openly about learning disabilities.

dvocating for your child around relatives and friends who don’t understand learning disabilities (LDs) and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a skill you can master. It takes some personal insight and the desire to be supportive of your most precious gift: your child.

I have a hard time understanding why adults hide certain personal information about themselves. I find that it leads to a loss of authenticity in relationships and lack of true connection. That could easily be due to limited self-confidence and perhaps poor self-esteem. After all, if you show your true colors, then someone might not like the “real” you. As human beings, we all want to be liked and have our families and friends support us. If we expose ourselves too much, it leaves us open to criticism and makes us vulnerable.

When we become parents, we are keenly aware of our children’s vulnerabilities and have a strong desire to protect them from anyone who might not understand them.

When our children are diagnosed with learning challenges of any sort, we want to protect them even more. The question is: How do we do that? The answer is straightforward and daunting to many parents and caregivers: We must teach children to be honest about their learning challenges and not shy away from using the correct terminology to describe their diagnoses. If we don’t, we’re teaching the child there’s something to be ashamed of.

Hiding implies there’s something wrong.

If you hide the fact that a child has a LD or ADHD, the child may think, I can’t be myself. Being forthcoming and advocating for your child can do just

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Speaking openly about your child’s challenges does a world of good for the entire family. It fosters honest communication about the specific learning disability. It enables you to provide information for those who may not know about the disability. And if you are faced with skepticism, you can address it head on.

One time, a close friend told me that my daughter had “an unfair advantage” because she could take a state exam with extended test time and in a separate location due to her dyslexia and ADHD. These accommodations were legitimate and mandated for my daughter, and I was mortified to hear such an opinion from a friend. I knew I had to educate this person and called her to tell her I was upset about her comment.

I felt she didn’t truly understand the nature of my daughter’s learning disability and how it academically impacted her. After I explained my feelings and enlightened my friend about the situation, she no longer harbored the ridiculous notion that somehow my daughter had an unfair advantage. It took patience on my part to advocate and openly communicate for my daughter. In the end, though, it was key to my friend’s understanding and maintaining our relationship.

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Childhood obesity rates remain high in the United States of America. Obesity is defined as an accumulation of body fat to the extent of which it may have a negative impact on health and increase the risk for chronic diseases. The varying causes of childhood obesity include a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, genetics, and socioeconomic status. Two main treatments for obesity involve changes in exercise and diet.

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Plan and cook healthy meals and snacks together as a family. Children love hands-on activities. If they help prepare a nutritious meal, it is more likely they will eat it. Depending on the age of your children, the level of help they can offer will vary. Start by getting them to contribute to your shopping list and excursions, as well as having them set the table and mix ingredients. There are many different ways to involve kids of all ages in the process of making a healthy meal. And spending time together as a family is priceless. Studies have shown that families who eat meals together are much closer than those who don’t.

Always include healthy fats in each meal and snack.

Fat is not what makes us gain weight; sugar and processed foods are what pack on the pounds. Incorporating healthy fats from nuts, seeds, nut butters, avocados, hummus, and healthy oils will keep your child feeling full for a longer period of time. This reduces food cravings for processed snacks that are rich in sodium and sugar. Have raw vegetables with guacamole or hummus as snack; make a healthy trail mix with nuts, cereal, and dried fruit; or make homemade nutrition bars with almond butter.

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Celebrating a birthday is one of the most exciting times in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Since there is nothing more fun for a child than to spend an entire day and night with friends, a slumber party presents the perfect way to make the birthday girl or boy feel special.

However, the idea of hosting a slumber party may give you thoughts of children running amok at your home as food is strewn everywhere. Really, though, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be that complicated!

The following tips instruct how to host a successful slumber party.

Invitations

party area. For dinner, allow the children to prepare their own meal to encourage interaction and creativity.

Tacos are kid friendly and simple to make. Place taco shells, meat or vegetarian bean fillings, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and spices in separate bowls on the kitchen table. Distribute paper plates, and have each child put together a taco. Just add drinks to complete the meal.

Dessert

To simplify the cake and ice cream presentation, prepare the Cake Cone recipe in the sidebar ahead of time. It only requires three ingredients: ice cream cones, cake mix, and ice cream.

Allow your child to create invitations. Purchase blank invitation cards, stickers, and colored pencils to enable creative designs.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to include party details, such as asking guests to bring a blanket and pillow. Try to invite an even number of children so that no one is left out when a game or activity calls for partners.

Decorations

Since a slumber party is an all-night event, hang balloons from the ceiling by crepe paper.

This decor will maintain the party atmosphere throughout the night, and your decorations will last longer being out of reach.

Games

Play a few simple games once all of the children have arrived to build cohesion and relationships. Some suggestions: The Paper Clip Game. Attach 10 paper clips together for each child. Have the children sit in a circle and detach each paper clip as fast as they can without changing the shape of the paperclips. The first person to complete the task wins a small prize. To enhance the excitement, play upbeat music during the game.

The Mummy. Partners are chosen by drawing names (so no one feels bad for being the last person picked). Then, one child from each pair uses an entire roll of toilet paper to wrap his partner like a mummy. The first pair to finish the roll wins a prize.

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After the meal, everyone should be ready to wind down with a fun but low-key activity. Spread an old bed sheet or a drop cloth in the middle of the floor. In its center, place stickers, glue, foam shapes, markers, glitter, and similar items. Give each child a plain white T-shirt to decorate with these supplies. Once the shirts are complete, hang them up to dry. Return them to the children at the end of the party.

Bedtime

Cake Cone recipe Enjoy cake and ice cream in the convenience of a cone.

Ingredients

When it’s time for bed, allow the children to sleep in the TV room on the floor watching an age-appropriate and engaging movie they’ve chosen. Before long, they’ll likely relax and fall asleep.

• Ice cream cones (yellow wafers) • Ice cream • Cake mix made from the box • Food coloring (optional)

Morning after

Instructions

Once the party is over, provide tortillas, cooked eggs, and cheese on the breakfast table so guests can make breakfast burritos and heat them in the microwave. As they watch a little television and talk, their parents will soon arrive to pick them up. Your child and little guests will have memories that will last for a lifetime.

1 Fill each ice cream cone with 1 tablespoon of cake

mixture. Don’t use too much mixture because it will rise, and you don’t want it to overflow.

2 Place mixture-filled cones on a cookie sheet. Bake them for about 10 minutes.

Felicia Harris is an instructor of Chef’s Delights cooking class in Mesquite, Texas, where children ages 4 to 6 years prepare easy-to-make, healthy meals. She is the author of children’s cookbook Slumber Party Recipes (CreateSpace), which can be found at Amazon.com.

3 Remove the cones from the oven, and cool them for about 15 minutes. Put candles in each cake cone and sing “Happy Birthday.”

4 Remove the candles. Add a scoop of ice cream in the additional space left at the top of the cone and serve.

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All parties are led by party hosts that keep the fun going, and as a special gift for the birthday child, a photo is taken of the entire group as a keepsake. You can also host your perfect party at home and Cool Crafts, Inc., will supply all the materials needed for your special day. Cool Crafts hosts numerous school groups, Scout troop events, special needs groups as well as pre-k/toddler parties. Call for a schedule of daily walk-ins. Individual classes are available. Light-up Halloween and Christmas pieces are available for special order. Cool Crafts has it all, so call, visit the website and “Like” it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/coolcrafts to learn more about all of the crafts available to you!

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Fun Craft Great Neck (516)487-0255 www.funcraftparties.net What could be more fun for a child’s birthday party than having it at Fun Craft? Fun Craft is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Fun Craft has everything from plastercraft painting and create-yourown CD to stuff-a-pet, decorate-your-own pillowcase or T-shirt, tie dye, sand art and much more. There’s no limit to what kids can create at Fun Craft. An one-and-a-half- or two-hour party includes a craft activity, a private disco room with your very own DJ, dancing games, the latest sound and lighting show, video games, bubble fun, pizza, drinks, goodie bags and invites. In other words, everything is done for you, so just bring the camera. Add-ons include party themes, characters, carnival cotton candy, a popcorn wagon, create-your-own ice cream sundaes, face painting, tattoos, piñatas, balloons and so much more. Customize your own party or choose from packages: economy, premium, Royalty Prince/Princess, Stuff-a-Pet, Wild ‘n’ Wacky, Pirate, Silly Science, Pajama Party and many more. Fun Craft is open seven days a week for parties, walk-ins and Wednesday play dates.

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Hofstra Athletics Hempstead, NY 11549 (516)HOF-TIXX www.hofstra.edu Celebrate your son’s or daughter’s birthday with the Pride of Hofstra University! Birthday packages allow your kids and their friends to have a unique game experience. They include game tickets, meal vouchers at the concession stand, and a Pride goodie bag for everyone in the party. Parties are affordable and easy for parents. Book your party today by calling the Hofstra Athletics Ticket Office at (516)HOF-TIXX (463-8499).

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Your little princess can choose to be a Glam Princess or a Star-Studded Diva, have a Pajama Jam, or simply indulge in the Ice Cream Dreamz Deluxe Spa Party for her special day. Birthday parties consist of manicures, pedicures, facials, hairstyling, makeup applications, the “Pink Carpet” runway fashion show, a photo shoot, dancing, games, and prizes. Ritzy Glitzy parties also have several add-ons and crafts available. Parties and services are offered at Ritzy Glitzy’s beautifully decorated pink boutique, where the girls can also shop for retail items geared specifically to them, as well as create their own personalized lip gloss and lotion potions. Ritzy Glitzy additionally offers On-the-Go services, where the Glam Squad brings all the glitz and glam to your home or venue of choice. Ritzy Glitzy guarantees this is a party girls will absolutely love! Call now to book your Ritzy Glitzy extravaganza!

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Visit the pro-shop with a wide array of golf products and miniature golf courses, Romeo with 21 holes and Juliet with 18 holes. The facility boasts an upgraded landing area, target greens, an high-definition TV in the shopping area, a decorated party room, a range servant dispenser, a cafe with a wide variety of snacks and drinks, plus tons more. Have a birthday coming up? Spring Rock Golf Center is just the place to host your bash. Spring Rock provides you with the tables, chairs, tablecloths, paper good and utensils. Choose from a basic party package or a super package that is sure to delight all guests and the birthday honoree with mini golf. A little blue-red-green “choo choo,” the Train Ride, is the perfect ride for everyone from young children to the young-at-heart adults. All you need to do is show up and enjoy the special occasion. Spring Rock Golf Center also caters to summer camps. Call or log on to arrange for a party today!

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Create a couple of easy but inspired Halloween outfits.

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It’s easy enough to visit a pop-up Halloween store and let the kids pick outfits they’ll likely wear only once. But with a little planning and lots of creativity, you can create some truly memorable costumes.

If your family participates in making them, too, please note there should be adult supervision at all times. Below are two concepts that will help your imagination take flight.

Hot Air Balloon Costume Whimsical and adorable, the Hot Air Balloon costume is sure to garner compliments from your child’s peers, and your friends, too!

Supplies: • 30-inch red latex balloon • Helium tank (party stores can likely blow up the balloon for you without having to rent a tank) • 36-inch balloon netting • Gold spray paint • 10-inch foam floral hoop • Red parachute cord • Red woven cotton straps • Red duct tape • Red felt • Brown lunch bags • Rubber bands (½ yard) • ½-inch foam sheet • Basket large enough to fit around your child • Utility knife • Scissors • Hot glue gun and glue sticks • Pilot’s cap • Pilot’s jacket

Instructions: 1) Use the utility knife to cut out the bottom of the basket. Line the inside edge

with duct tape so there are no sharp points.

2) Crumple a lunch bag into a ball, and stuff it inside another lunch bag; tie with a rubber band. Repeat to make three other “sandbags.”

3) Use the gold spray paint to coat the sandbags, floral hoop, and balloon netting.

Let the pieces dry for 30 minutes.

4) Cut the red felt into small triangles. Thread the red parachute cord through the spokes of the basket, leaving an arc on each side, and knot at the ends on the inside of the basket. Glue the triangles to the cord to make pennant flags.

5) Thread the red straps through both sides of the basket, as far apart as your child’s shoulders. Glue the ends to the straps on one side, then place the basket on your child to measure where to cut the ends on the other sides. Glue remaining ends in place.

6) Tie red parachute cord from the basket corners to the floral hoop. Hold the hoop level and at a height tall enough to leave room for your child. Tie the sandbags onto each corner of the basket with red parachute cord.

7) Cut the foam into 2-inch strips as long as the sides of the basket. Hot glue to the top of each basket side. Completely cover each piece of foam with red duct tape to form a cushioned rim to the basket.

8) Cut 4-inch strips of red felt, and glue them end-to-end to form a scarf. Cut the ends with scissors to form a fringe.

9) Inflate the red balloon, and place it in the gold netting. Have another person hold the balloon while you tie the netting to the floral hoop, keeping the length even on all sides.

10) Dress your little one in the hat, jacket, and scarf. Place the basket over his head, and help him pull his arms through the straps. Your child is now ready to fly!

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Bubble Bath Costume

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Supplies: • 9-inch clear latex balloons • 5-inch clear latex balloons • 5-inch pearl white latex balloons • White shirt and pants • White elastic • Hot glue gun and sticks • Rubber cement • Rubber ducks • Blowing bubbles • Safety pins • Wagon • White fabric (enough to cover the wagon) • Packing tape

Instructions: 1) Wrap the wagon in the white fabric, securing it to the

underside of the wagon with packing tape.

2) Blow up a whole bunch of each size of balloon (no helium needed). Blow each balloon to close to full size, then slowly leak out the air until it reaches its roundest shape.

Tie it off.

3) Use the rubber cement to attach balloons to the fabriccovered wagon and to each other. Start with a ring of the largest size balloon around the edge of the wagon. Build up the “bubbles,” varying size and color as you go. Leave a gap in the balloons on one side so a child can easily get in and out of the “bath.”

4) Cut a piece of white elastic slightly shorter than the circumference of your child’s head, and hot glue its ends to form a headband. Hot glue the tied ends of 3-4 balloons to the elastic loop to complete the bubble headband.

5) Glue or safety pin several clusters of balloons to your child’s shirt (have him put the shirt on first).

6) Use rubber cement to adhere rubber ducks to a few of the bubbles. You can also add bathtime props like scrubs, washcloths, and soap. Give your child blowing bubbles to add to the fun!

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Can PCOS cause infertility or difficulty conceiving?

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olycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is PCOS is considered a leading cause of female infertility. It a condition that affects a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reduces the ability of the ovaries to mature and release eggs into menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, the uterus. Other reproductive symptoms of PCOS include the creation of polycystic ovaries, characterized by multiple cysts and insulin production, circulatory system, small follicles; chronic anovulation, or an inability to ovulate; and imbalance. and appearance. Women have both male hormonal Women with PCOS frequently suffer from chronic anovulation, a condition that can cause them to go through fewer than eight and female hormones, but women who menstrual cycles each year. Frequently, they skip their periods have PCOS have higher levels of male altogether. Furthermore, the hormonal imbalance associated with can result in symptoms ranging from an excess of estrogen hormones. They experience irregular or PCOS or androgen to decreased levels of progesterone (the hormone important to the menstrual cycle) and resistance to insulin. absent menstrual cycles and small cysts on their ovaries. It is estimated that 5-10 What happens with PCOS during pregnancy? percent of women who are of childbear- What are the dangers involved? ing age have PCOS. Women with PCOS may experience more health problems than 46 I parentguide News I October 2014

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the average pregnant person. Factors of which to be aware include: • High blood sugar levels, which can lead to diabetes • Pregnancy-induced high blood pressure • Premature delivery • Preeclampsia (high blood pressure, protein traces in the urine) • Macrosomia (a newborn with an excessive birth weight) These serious problems mean it’s extremely important to address PCOS and make the lifestyle changes necessary to reverse it, as well as the underlying cause of insulin resistance. This is vital to prevent the health issues that can compromise long-term wellness for both mother and child during and after pregnancy.

Insulin resistance reduces the insulin sensitivity of a person’s cell walls. Glucose has to pass through the cell walls to be converted to energy. Insulin assists this process. When the cell walls have become de-sensitized to insulin by insulin resistance, the process can break down. Glucose cannot get into the cell and remains in the bloodstream, causing elevated blood sugar levels. This process can lead to weight gain and obesity, key factors in creating PCOS.

What should PCOS patients do about the condition before, during, and after pregnancy?

Metformin (Glucophage) is a drug often prescribed for women with PCOS who are trying to get pregnant and in the early stages of pregnancy. Metformin improves the cell’s

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response to insulin, and it helps to move glucose into the cell.

As a result, the body will not be required to make as much insulin, which helps to balance the hormones in PCOS. Weight loss through exercise and changes in diet can also be effective in treatment for PCOS during pregnancy. Women should seek out a specialist who can provide nutritional and fitness guidelines to enhance their weight loss success. This is critical for the health of mom and baby.

Infertility specialists typically treat hormonal symptoms, in particular the excessive level of androgen, by prescribing low-dose oral contraceptives. This approach should reduce acne and unwanted hair growth; however, the latter symptom may require electrolysis, waxing, or another removal method performed in conjunction with medical treatment.

Practicing in California since 1990, Dr. Jane Frederick is an internationally noted specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She is the medical director of HRC Fertility in Orange County, California, where she has a diverse practice in reproductive surgery, IVF, and the genetic screening of embryos. Dr. Frederick has received a variety of honors for her work with infertility, including being honored as one of the top 10 percent of specialist in her field by U.S. News and World Report. She provides state-of-the-art treatment with personal attention and has helped thousands of individuals achieve their dream of having children. Learn more at www. orangecountyfertilitydr.com.

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According to the Prevent Blindness organization, women are more likely than men to face vision problems. A recent survey by the same eye health and safety organization also found that only 9 percent of women knew that they were at significantly greater risk of suffering permanent vision loss.

While exercising, eating right, and regularly visiting your eye doctor are some of the most effective ways to help ward off vision issues, there are age-specific recommendations that may help, too. Peruse the guidelines for positive eye health below.

20s — Get in the habit of having annual comprehensive eye exams.

This helps establish baseline measures and enables you to form a relationship with your eye care professional. Computer and smartphone usage are particularly high at this age, so remember the 20-20-20 rule.

Look at an object at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes while using digital devices. This helps minimize eye strain, visual fatigue, and headaches. It can also potentially reduce the effects caused by dangerous blue light emitted from digital devices.

30s — This age group should also follow the 20-20-20 rule and take frequent breaks with computer use. Even if you have good vision and don’t require prescription glasses, consider getting eyeglass lenses made just for computer use or those that help block blue light to reduce eye strain. Also, pregnant women may want to increase water intake and use lubricating drops to keep eyes hydrated.

40s — At this time, many women (and men!) begin to experience farsightedness, which is when focusing on objects close up becomes increasingly difficult. This means you’ll need glasses that magnify objects, also known as “readers.” In addition to readers, lubricating drops can help comfort the eyes. Long-lasting hydration is key in order to replace diminishing tear film mucus.

50s — Women in their 50s typically experience hormonal shifts that may affect their eyesight. Getting your ocular surface examined and evaluated for dry eyes is recommended. And for those of you who have put off getting readers in your 40s, you’ll need to procure a pair as your arm most likely won’t be long enough to now accommodate reading.

This is also the age range when women may begin seeing floaters and flashing lights, and they usually continue to experience diminished vision. Make sure you are visiting your eye doctor every year and keeping your prescription up to date.

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While I regularly see many of the above conditions in my patients, there are some more serious issues of which women should especially be aware.

Eye Trauma

A common injury from cosmetics is accidentally poking a mascara wand into the eye. While this scenario, along with getting other kinds of makeup in the eye, is uncomfortable and irritating, it may not necessarily result in serious injury. It’s important to use common sense when judging if you should receive urgent care. The best step is to check with your eye doctor, especially if you are experiencing persistent discomfort.

Cataracts

As the world’s leading cause of blindness, cataracts — or cloudy areas in the eyes’ lenses — typically appear in people older than 40. To help protect your vision, it’s important to wear sunglasses, eat healthy foods, and control your blood sugar. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Glaucoma

This condition causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in the buildup of pressure behind the eye. It generally shows up after age 40 and worsens over time. While there are treatments to help symptoms and early detection can help slow the progression, there is no cure for glaucoma. Men and women alike can get it, and it tends to be an inherited disease.

Diabetes

Women are more at risk for certain health conditions that impact their vision, including diabetes. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12 million women age 20 or older have diabetes. This condition increases the risk for developing eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy. People with diabetes also frequently experience light sensitivity, difficulty distinguishing colors in low lighting, and trouble driving at night.

Routine visits to the eye doctor play a vital role in your overall health care. When you make them a priority, your peepers will be pleased.

Dr. Stephanie Kirschbaum is a VSP Vision Care optometrist located in California. VSP Vision Care is one of the largest nonprofit vision benefits and services company in the United States. parentguidenews.com

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Calendar of Events Suffolk Nassau Manhattan October 2-5 Queens

October 2-5: The Long Island Fair, Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, (516)5728400, www.lifair.com. This exciting annual event has something for everyone, including prize-winning vegetables, games for kids, pony rides, craft demonstrations, magic shows, contests, a multitude of items for purchase, and more!

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October 3-5: Long Island Flower Show, Cradle of Aviation Museum, 51 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City, (631)683-5400, www.liflowershow.com. Enjoy a weekend of flowering gardens, fall landscaped vignettes, thousands of Chrysanthemums, home decor, cooking demonstrations, home improvement contractors and more.

October 4: Arts in the Plaza, Long Beach Kennedy Plaza, 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, www.artsintheplaza.com.

Spend your Saturdays in a welcoming, comfortable, and creative place during this spring and summer long program that includes live music, cultural performances, farmer’s market and more. Presented again on October 11, 18, and 25. 10am-4pm.

October 4: Cinderella, The BroadHollow Theatre 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, (516)775-4420, www.broadhollow.org.

The talented members of the Broadhollow Theatre Company bring a beloved fairy tale to life before your eyes in one delight-

October 2-5 The Long Island Fair, Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Old Bethpage, (516)572-8400, www. lifair.org. Prize-winning vegetables, flowers, and crafts are the focal point of this annual event that also features a wide variety of traditional music, interactive displays, contests, gifts, and much more.

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ful production. Presented again on October 12 and 18.

October 4: The Hatchery Fall Festival, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, 1660 New York 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, (516)692-6768, www.cshfha.org. Celebrate the fall season during a day filled with children’s fishing, petting zoo, games, castle bouncer, music and food. Rain date October 11. 10am-4:30pm.

October 4 and 5: Sunday Old Time Baseball, Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, (516)572-8400. See how baseball was played in the 1800’s during this monthly weekend event for the entire family. 10am.

October 5: The Plainview-Old Bethpage Street Fair, 999 Old Country Road, Plainview, www.longislandstreetfairs.com.

Families are invited to come out and interact with a wide variety of friendly vendors offering an array of handpicked items at affordable prices. 10-6pm.

October 5: The Ready, Steady, Wiggle Tour, NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (516)247-5213, www.thetheatreatwestbury.com. After more than two decades entertaining kids around the world, the Wiggles are back with plenty of music, merriment, sing-along songs and nonstop fun!

October 8 - 13 October 8: Fall Freshwater Fishing & Children’s Festival, Hempstead Lake State Park, Exit 18 Southern State Parkway, West Hempstead, (516)766-1029. Open to all ages, this family oriented autumn event comes complete with outdoor exhibits, fly fishing instruction, demonstrations, face painting, pony rides, magic show, 18 and and much 19 more.

October Oyster Festival, Theodore October 9: Martina McBride’s Everlasting Tour, The NYCB Park, East EndBrush Ave., Hollow Road, Westbury, TheatreRoosevelt at Westbury, 960 Oyster Bay, (516)628-1625, (800)745-3000, www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.

The legendwww.theoysterfestival.org. ary country singer brings her nationwide tour to Westbury for One of the largest fes- being backed by an 11one unforgettable nightoutdoor that includes tivalsand on aLong Island returns piece band trio of back-up singers. 8pm. by popular demand. Families 11: are invited to enjoy a day October Oktoberfest, Eisenhower Park, 899 Hempstead filledEast with Meadow, live entertainment, Turnpike, (516)572-0200, www.nassaucountop-notch artisans, rides, deli-perfect place to stop out and tyny.gov.

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October 11 and 12: Street Fair in the Park, Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, (516)572-0348.

Eisenhower Park provides the perfect backdrop for a two day outdoor event that has something for everyone, from live entertainment and delicious foods to an array of reasonably prices merchandise to buy. 10am-5pm.

October 13: Columbus Day of Discovery, Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, (516)571-7901, www.thesandspointpreserve.com. Sands Point hosts a day of exciting and educational programs in honor of Columbus Day.

October 17 - 25 October 17: Halloween Kids’ Night Out, M.A.T.S.S. Kids Gym, locations in Syosset and Bellmore, (516)496-7765 (Syosset) or (516)221-1330 (Bellmore), www.matsskidsgym.com.

M.A.T.S.S’ first Kids Night Out of the season is an unforgettable Halloween celebration for ages 2 and up that includes dinner, games, dessert, arts & crafts, and inflated spooky house, and much more!

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October 11 and 12 Fall Festival and Costume Parade, Long Beach, Kennedy Plaza, Park Avenue, Long Beach, www.longbeachny.gov/rec.

It’s a celebration for all ages during a weekend event featuring craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, music, hay rides, a petting zoo, and a costume parade. 10am-5pm.

October 18: Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, (516)572-8400. Drop by the OBVR for a special morning demonstration that will bring back memories of classic westerns from yesteryear.

October 16Presented again on October 18. 10am.

Rise of18:the Jack October Halloween Party, The Tackapausha Museum and O’Lanterns, Old Avenue between Merrick Road and SunPreserve, Washington Westbury Gardens, rise Highway, Seaford, (516)571-7443. This annual event for 71 Old Westbury families includes animal presentations, arts & crafts, games, Road, Old Westbury, (516)3330048, www.oldwestburygardens. org. One of the most popular showcases on Long Island is back at Old Westbury Gardens to ring in the fall season. The show runs through November 2.

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and more. Costumes are encouraged!

The Long Island Fair, Old Bethpage Village OldNYCB Theatre at Westbury, October 18: TheRestoration, Wizard of Oz, Bethpage, (516)572-8400, www.

960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (516)247-5213, www. lifair.org. Prize-winning vegetathetheatreatwestbury.com.

Follow the yellow brick road with bles, flowers, crafts are the Dorothy and alland of her friends in a delightful retelling of the focal story. point 11am. of this annual event classic that also features a wide variety of traditional music,Tree interactive October 19: Autumn Walk, Old Westbury Gardens, 71 displays, contests, gifts, and (516)333-0048, www.oldOld Westbury Road , Old Westbury, much more. westburygardens.org.

Lace up your most comfortable walking shoes and embark on an eye catching stroll through Old Westbury Gardens. 2pm.

October 25-27: 1880 Haunted Halloween, Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, October 11 and 12 (516)572-8400.

A haunted Halloween at the Mysterious Village includes a monster scavenger hunt, spooky tales, jackFall Festival and o-lantern carving demonstrations, and much more. Presented Costume Parade, again on November 1 and 2.

Long Beach, Kennedy Plaza, Park October 26: Fall Dog Weekend, Old Westbury GarAvenue,25 and Long dens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, (516)333-0048, Beach, www.longwww.oldwestburygardens.org.

Old Westbury Gardens hosts beachny.gov/rec. a unique themed weekend for all ages that is simply “for the It’s a celebration dogs.”

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a weekend event October 25:craft Notvendors, So Scary Haunted patch, Halloween, featuring a pumpkin music,The hayHatchery rides, a Fall Festival, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery petting zoo, and a costume parade. 10am-5pm. and Aquarium, 1660 New York 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, (516)692-6768, www.cshfha.org. Families are encouraged to get in the “spirit” of the season by paying a visit to this special afternoon event

October 16 Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns, Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, (516)3330048, www.oldwestburygardens. org. One of the most popular showcases on Long Island is back at Old Westbury Gardens to ring in the fall season. The show runs through November 2.

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that includes refreshments, games, Halloween crafts, and plenty of fun! 2-5pm.

October 30 - November 2 October 18 and 19

Oyster Festival, Theodore Roosevelt Park, Ave., Halloween Party, Darlings October 30: The NotEast So End Spooky Oyster Bay, (516)628-1625, & Divas, 65 Merrick Road, Amityville, (631)608-4710, www. www.theoysterfestival.org. darlingsanddivas.com.

Children ages 3-10 are invited to come One ofand thehave largest outdoor in costume some fun fesduring a special evening event tivals on Long Island returns that includes a pumpkin mini manicure, ghoulish hair styling, by popular demand.

Fami- a photo of your Diva in face painting or makeup application, lies are invited to enjoy a day goodie bag, and a pizza her costume to take home, Halloween filled with live entertainment, dinner with dessert! top-notch artisans, rides, delicious 1: foods, muchJr., more.

November Willyand Wonka The BroadHollow Theatre, 700 11am-6pm.

Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, (516)775-4420, www.broadhollow.org. The BroadHollow Theatre proudly presents Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir. Presented again on November 8, 16, 29, and December 6.

November 3: Open26 House, M.A.T.S.S. Kids Gym, 171 Eileen October Way, Syosset, (516)496-7765, www.matsskidsgym.com. FamHaunted ilies are invited Castle to learnHalabout M.A.T.S.S.’ Rainbow of Proloween Party, Sands grams, all under one roof for ages 20 months-12 years, during Point Preserve, 127 an informative evening program.

7-9pm. RSVP requested.

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Come in costume and celebrate the holiday at an afternoon event featuring spooky crafts, tasty treats, and a chance to stroll through a variety of dalightfully haunted castleCenter rooms.for 4pm.

Ongoing throughout October: The Tilles the Per-

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forming 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 to close out 2014!

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.

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 Counparentguidenews.com

seling, and more. Babysitting may be available. Call for specific information.

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Mondays: JASA Help Caregiver’s Support Group, The Long Island Fair,AZORS Old BethTemple Emanu-El of Long page Village Restoration, OldBeach, 455 Neptune Boulevard, Long Beach, (516)742-2050.

Bethpage, (516)572-8400, www.This helpful support group is for those caring for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease lifair.org. Prize-winning vegetaand related disorders.

New participants should call before combles, flowers, and crafts are the ing to the group.

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Held the second Monday of the month. focal point of this annual event 12:30-2pm. that also features a wide variety of traditional music, interactive Mondays: Free Breast Cancer displays, contests, gifts, and Support Group, Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City, (516)877-4314. This much more. group welcomes anyone who has tested positive for breast cancer during genetic testing. Sessions are free. Call for required registration. 7-8:30pm.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Alzheimer’s Opportunity for Respite & 11 Socialization October and 12Program, Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, 455 Neptune Boulevard, Long Beach, (516)432-0570. A Fallprogram Festival and ages 60 and older who have been diagnosed for adults, Costume Parade, disease or a related dementia. This program with Alzheimer’s Long Beach,meaningful Kenprovides and purposeful recreational activities and nedy Plaza, socialization Park increased among peers. Recreational activities Avenue, Long exercise, relaxation, dance, music, discusinclude cooking, Beach, sion www.longgroups and more. A nutritious kosher lunch and snacks beachny.gov/rec. are provided. Transportation may be arranged to the JCC. An It’sinterview a celebration is required. 10am-2pm. for all ages during a Mondays weekend event to Fridays: Breast Cancer Support Groups, Adelfeaturing vendors,Breast a pumpkin patch, music,and haySupport rides, a Prophi NYcraft Statewide Cancer Hotline petting a costume 10am-5pm. gram,zoo, mostand groups held atparade. the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, School of Social Work, Adelphi University in Garden City, offices: (516)877-4314, hotline: (800)877-8077, www.adelphi. edu/nysbreastcancer. Individual, group and telephone counseling are available, along with a 24/7 hotline staffed by trained volunteers who have had breast cancer. Groups offered include: Women with Breast Cancer, Young Women with Breast Cancer, Women October 16with Metastatic Breast Cancer, Telephone Support for Women with Breast Cancer, and more. Pre-registration reRise of the quired.

Call Jack for start dates and to find out about other groups, O’Lanterns, Oldfor couples, teens, family members, and men including those Westbury Gardens, with breast cancer.

71 Old Westbury Road, Old WestTuesdays: Breast Cancer Phone Support, (516)877-4314. The bury, Adelphi(516)333NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Pro0048, www.oldgram offers a new telephone support group for women with westburygardens. breast cancer. If you or someone you know cannot physically org.

One aofbreast the most popular showcases Long Island attend cancer support group foron any reason, thisis is a back at Old Westbury Gardens to ring in the fall season. wonderful alternative for a forum. The weekly groupThe allows show runstothrough November 2. survivors and patients, along women speak with breast cancer with a social work facilitator, on conference calls. Sessions run 10:30am-noon. Call to register or obtain details.

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October 18 and 19 Oyster Festival, Theodore Roosevelt Park, East End Ave., Oyster Bay, (516)628-1625, www.theoysterfestival.org.

One of the largest outdoor festivals on Long Island returns by popular demand. Families are invited to enjoy a day filled with live entertainment, top-notch artisans, rides, delicious foods, and much more.

11am-6pm.

Support Group, Grace Lutheran Church & School, 400 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, (516)887-3371. Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm.

Wednesdays: OctoberMothers’ 26 Group, The Wednesday Mothers’ Club of Floral Park, United Methodist Church, 35 Verbena Ave., FloCastle Hal- (516)775-2576, wmcmembership@ ralHaunted Park, (516)270-3573, loween Party, Sands hotmail.com.

A non-denominational social and support group Preserve, 127 forPoint expectant mothers and mothers of children in kindergarten Road, orMiddle younger.Neck Activities include monthly Mom’s Night Out, soSands Point, (516)571-programs, new mom meals, community cial events, educational 7901, www.thesandoutreach and playgroup sessions. Newsletter available. spointpreserve.com.

Come in Grandparent costume Advocates Supporting Autistic Kids, Thursdays: and Shore celebrate an afternoon featuring North Childthe andholiday FamilyatGuidance Center,event 480 Old Westspooky crafts, tastyHeights, treats, and a chance to stroll through a bury Road, Roslyn (516)626-1971, www.northshovariety of dalightfully haunted rooms. 4pm. rechildguidance.org.

This supportcastle and advocacy group is for concerned grandparents of autistic children. All adult family members are welcome. Meetings take place the last Thursday of every month (except December), 11:30am-1pm.

Thursdays: Grandparent Advocates Supporting Autistic Kids (GASAK), Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, (516)484-1545. Grandparents of children with autism meet to support each other, share information and advocate for their families. Meets the third Thursday of the month. Call for additional meeting dates. 1-2:30pm.

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.

Fridays: Parent Discussion Group, Parenting Resource Network, Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court, Oceanside, (516)6344192, www.parentingresourcenetwork.org. This free discussion group aids in processing the many complicated issues faced by parents. Topics range from anger diffusion and self-esteem to October 2014 I parentguide News I 57

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October 26 Haunted Castle Halloween Party, Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, (516)5717901, www.thesandspointpreserve.com.

Come in costume and celebrate the holiday at an afternoon event featuring spooky crafts, tasty treats, and a chance to stroll through a variety of dalightfully haunted castle rooms. 4pm. time out and discipline. Held twice a month. Childcare is available for a small fee with advance reservation. Call to reserve a spot. 10am.

Fridays: Moms’ Group, The Mothers’ Center of Southwest Nassau, 100 Main St., East Rockaway, (516)599-7788, www. swnassauny.motherscenter.org. A discussion group for new Mothers’ Center members where moms can meet and share the joys and challenges of motherhood. Childcare is provided during group time. Call to learn more about the center and other groups and social events available.

Fridays: Alzheimer’s Opportunity for Respite & Socialization Program, Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Court, Oceanside, (516)4320570. A program for adults, ages 60 and older who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. This program provides meaningful and purposeful recreational activities and increased socialization among peers. Recreational activities include cooking, exercise, relaxation, dance, music, discussion groups and more. A nutritious kosher lunch and snacks are provided. Transportation may be arranged to the JCC. An interview is required. 10am-2pm.

Saturdays: Play Dates, All About Kids, 255 Executive Drive, LL 108, Plainview, (516)576-2040, www.allaboutkidsny.com.

Sensory Social Motor Play Dates for children ages 3-5. Children negotiate a colorful and fun obstacle course with peers.

1-2:15pm or 2-3:15pm.

Saturdays: Toddler and Preschool Support (TAPS), WinthropUniversity Hospital, 259 First St., Mineola, (516)663-2350, www.winthrop.org. Support group for the families of toddlers and preschoolers with diabetes. Meets monthly.

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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.

Ongoing: Bereavement Support Groups, COPE, (516)4844993. This grief and healing organization, dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly meetings. Call for this month’s meeting dates, times and locations.

Ongoing: Bereavement and Trauma Services, North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, 480 Old Westbury Road, Roslyn Heights, (516)626-1971, www.northshorechildguidance.org. Provides low-cost support groups and trained professionals for those who have been through traumatic experiences. Specialists are available for schools and communities to provide crisis intervention, therapy and consultations.

Ongoing: Children’s Bereavement Program, Hospice Care Network, 99 Sunnyside Boulevard, Woodbury, (631)6666863. The Hospice Care Network is one of the largest hospice organizations in New York State with offices in Woodbury, Bayshore and Fresh Meadows, Queens. Open to boys and girls ages 5-14 who have experienced the death of a loved one and are in need of support. Contact the listed number.

Ongoing: Connecting Mothers, Mocha Moms, (516)4483323, mochamomsqueens@yahoo.com, www.mochamomsqueens.org. Mocha Moms is a support group for mothers of color, striving to create a nurturing village for members.

The Queens chapter is a blend of Queens and Long Island stay-at-home and working mothers. Group activities includes: support meetings, field trips, “Moms Only” nights and more.

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4 The affordable, high-quality Advanced Double Electric Breast Pump by Evenflo features a PerfectlyPure™ design that prevents milk backup. www.evenflofeeding.com

9 The Angelcare® AC 605 Movement & Sound Monitor comes with an under-the-mattress sensor pad and two state-of-the-art Parent Units for added reassurance that baby is safely asleep. www.angelcarebaby.com

5 Hypo-allergenic and fully supportive, the San Diego Bebe EcoNursing Pillow offers comfort for both mom and baby. www.doubleblessings.com

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