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Birthday Coverage

Birthday on a Budget................ 30

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A great bash doesn’t have to break the bank.

Birthday Directory................. 32 Party places and entertainers for the happiest of occasions.

October 2013 Volume 30 • Number 10

Contests

Birthday Blowout.......................................................... 31 Fall into Autumn Photo Contest.................................. 41

Columns

Don’t Miss........................................................................ 6 This month’s entertainment and activities.

Health............................................................................. 23

Special Needs

Insight and items for your family’s care.

Does your child have one?

Travel............................................................................... 25

Update............................................................................ 24 Essential products and information for your brood.

Sensory Processing Disorders.......... 16

Destinations, product picks and getaway tips.

Special Needs and Health & Fitness Directory....................................... 27 Experts and services catering to family wellness and special needs.

Health & Fitness

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Bonus

What’s Happening......................................................... 42

A comprehensive listing of your neighborhood’s classes, performances and events.

Increase Fertility.................................................... 12

Cover Credit: www.chasing-fireflies.com

Tips to help you thrive and improve your health.

Publisher Steve Elgort

Nutrition Q & A: Round 2....................................... 14 With Stacey Antine, M.S., R.D.

Editor-in-Chief Rachel Kalina Managing Editor Donald McDermott

Features

Associate Editor Samantha Chan Editorial Intern Kristan Morley

Homemade Halloween............ 10

Art Directors Margaret Baldauf, Susanne Kimball, Ilana Rispoli

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Taking to Tantrums.................... 18

Director of Web Development Kristen Jankowski

Current Events............................ 20

Contributing Writers Stacey Antine, Julia Darrenkamp, Kim Guiley, K.T. Korngold, Kelsey Layer, Victoria Maizes, Phyllis Ohr, Teresa Tayler, Louise Weadock

Accounting Teresa Pinargote

The case for a good cry.

Talking to kids about today’s tough topics.

Advertising Managers Deirdre Antoniello, Karen Gibofsky, Bill Scalzitti

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Advertising Sales Representatives Cindy DiCaprio, Karin Mikelis, Jacalyn Rose, Susan Rush, Jennifer Serpi, Rena Spangler, Felicia Stafford

Time Management...................... 40 A layered approach.

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Contests

Birthday Blowout.......................................................... 31 Fall into Autumn Photo Contest.................................. 41

Columns

Don’t Miss........................................................................ 6 This month’s entertainment and activities.

Health............................................................................. 23 Insight and items for your family’s care.

Update............................................................................ 24 Essential products and information for your brood.

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Associate Editor Samantha Chan Editorial Intern Kristan Morley Art Directors Margaret Baldauf, Susanne Kimball, Ilana Rispoli Director of Web Development Kristen Jankowski Accounting Teresa Pinargote

The case for a good cry.

Contributing Writers Stacey Antine, Julia Darrenkamp, Kim Guiley, K.T. Korngold, Kelsey Layer, Victoria Maizes, Phyllis Ohr, Teresa Tayler, Louise Weadock

Current Events............................ 20 Talking to kids about today’s tough topics.

Advertising Managers Deirdre Antoniello, Karen Gibofsky, Bill Scalzitti

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Advertising Sales Representatives Cindy DiCaprio, Karin Mikelis, Jacalyn Rose, Susan Rush, Jennifer Serpi, Rena Spangler, Felicia Stafford

Time Management...................... 40 A layered approach.

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Each year, October brings a As seasons transition and the year winds down, perhaps certain kind of excitement that you’re looking forward to new beginnings and to expand I find hard to contain. After all, your family. “Increase Fertility” by Victoria Maizes, there are pumpkins to be picked, M.D., offers expert insight and advice on fostering posicider drinks to be sipped, leaves to tive conditions for conception. Learn how environmental crunch, costumes to don, and best of all, tons of fall festivi- and other factors may affect your chances of getting attend! The What’s and •Don’t Miss sec- pregnant and what you can do to put the odds in your Avenue South,ties 13thtoFloor, New York, NY 10016Happening • 212-213-8840 Fax 212-447-7734 tions in this issue ensure you’ll have a full calendar of local favor. events to check out. Snap some pics while your family is For parents with children who may be having trouFAx #them to our “Fall into Autumn ble hitting developmental milestones, turn to “Sensory out and about, and submit Photo Contest” at www.parentguidenews.com for a chance to Processing Disorders” by Louise Weadock, and learn about iSSue DAte: win great prizes. disruptions of the senses that could be at play. Weadock In between attending Halloween parties, you may find expands on the different types of sensory disorders and also having to plan a fete. Discover the latest and how you can help your child with them. Please yourself call or fax your comments and/or oK. greatest in party entertainers, venues, and services in our And for bonus content like wonderful giveaways, be sure www.parentguidenews.com 212-213-8840 jam-packed Birthday Directory. PARENTGUIDE News to peruse the PARENTGUIDE News • Facebook page. e oF APProvAl: wants to make your next celebration a smashing success! With “Birthday on a Budget” by Kelsey Layer, you’ll not Have a wonderful autumn, only be able to plan a memorable gathering, but you’ll also gain ideas on how to pull it off responsibly.

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Heroes Galore

Young kids will love being Spiderman, Thor, Wolverine, Iron Man, The Hulk and many more in LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes. Created for the PlayStation 3, Wii U, Nintendo DS, and XBOX 360, the action-packed game brings together all of the most well-known heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes is available in stores and online now.

A Halloween Treat

Just in time for Halloween, The Weinstein Company keeps young audiences on the edge of their seats with The Trick or Treaters. The animated feature focuses on a group of bad guys whose outlook begins to change when they encounter an orphan girl. The Trick or Treaters opens nationwide on October 25.

Beach Bonanza

Two teen surfers are magically transported into an old-school 1960s beach flick in Teen Beach Movie. Audiences of all ages will love the music, dancing and nostalgia as Brady and Mack try to save the day and make their way back home. Including behind-the-scenes footage and bonus features, Disney Channel’s Teen Beach Movie is available now.

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Flying Free

Two turkeys from the opposite side of the tracks have to put aside their differences and team up to change the course of history in Free Birds (Relativity Media). The unique, animated buddy comedy follows the birds back in time as they try to get turkey off the holiday menu forever. Go along for the ride with Free Birds, in theaters beginning November 1.

It’s a Snap

Chicago-based software company TIP Solutions is proud to present CallSnap. The free, downloadable app provides users with a chance to communicate by responding instantly to an incoming call with a photo. The innovative app is available to download in the Google Play store. Visit www.callsnapapp.com for more information.

Painting a Picture

Meet 9-year-old Saige, a talented artist with a passion for horses, in An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky (Universal Studios). Perfect for the brand-new school year, this modern-day story featuring the newest member of the American Girl family is all about facing your fears and finding your own voice. The live-action feature is available now on DVD.

Nightengale’s Tale

Musical Mischief

Game On

A Peak Performance

Things go wrong for young witch Cassie Nightengale’s family and friends just days before her birthday in The Good Witch’s Destiny. Now Cassie has to rely on her charm to destroy a curse and pull off the party she has always wanted. The Good Witch’s Destiny premieres on the Hallmark Channel on October 26. Check your local listings.

It’s that time of year again. Basketball season is in the air and NBA 2K14 is in stores. Raising the bar for sports fans and gamers everywhere, the brand-new release features state-of-the-art graphics, amazing features, and all of your favorite NBA stars. Score a slam dunk with your family by picking up your copy of NBA 2K14 today.

Kindie favorites Baze and His Silly Friends celebrate the school year with their third CD, The Best Day Ever! Joining Baze and His Silly Friends on the new release is an all-star kindie lineup, including Lucky Diaz, Kira Wiley, Dave Lambert, and many, many more. A portion of the band’s CD sales will go to help raise autism awareness. Order your copy today at www.mysillyfriends.com.

Director Nick Ryan takes viewers to the top of the most challenging peak in the world in The Summit (IFC Films). The amazing documentary explores the physical and emotional ascent of K2, as well as some of the successful and unsuccessful attempts to the top. The Summit opens in select theaters on October 4. Donald McDermott is the managing editor.

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Treat your little ones to an unforgettable trip around New York Harbor on a Circle Line Kids Cruise. Your journey includes a tour guide, prizes, giveaways, live music and entertainment, the chance to snap a picture with the Statue of Liberty, and kidfriendly food and drink for purchase. The popular series comes to a close with a special trip featuring on October 26. Boarding ark Avenue South, 13th Floor, NewThe York,Berenstain NY 10016 •Bears 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 begins at 9:30am. For location and reservations, call (888)572-8678 or visit www.circleline42.com.

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The Imagine That!!! Museum makes it an October to remember with events for all to enjoy. The fun begins with a fun and fully interactive Princess Breakfast on October 12, and it ends with a Spooktacular holiday celebration on October 25. Families are also welcome to visit the museum’s amazing outdoor maze throughout the month. Located at 4 Vreeland Road in Florham Park, Imagine That!!! can be reached at (973)966-8000 or www.imaginethatmuseum.com for more information.

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The Hoboken Museum makes it a month to remember by hosting an array of great events for the entire family. Scheduled events for the month of October include Uptown Storytime on October 3 and 17, The Heirloom Garlic Tasting Festival on October 13, and the annual Hoboken House Tour on October 27. To reserve your place or to find out more, call (201)656-2240 or go to www.hobokenmuseum.com.

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Party on the Farm Embrace and celebrate Abma’s Farm Market & Nursery, 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, gets you the fascination that preinto the “spirit” of the season by hosting Hayride Pumpkin Picking Birthschoolers have with diday Parties. Available through October 26, these fun-filled celebrations nosaurs and trains in one include cowboy hats, bandanas, food, paper products, private party emamazing show at the ployees, pumpkin picking, and an old-fashioned hayride. Find out more Bergen Performing Arts 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 by calling (201)891-0278, ext. 4, or visiting www.abmasfarm.com. Center in Englewood. Dinosaur Train Live! takes young audiences on an exciting and interacDonald McDermott is the managing editor. natural history, TO: tive trip back in time while teaching them about FAX science, # and paleontology. Performances are held on October 27 at 2pm and 5pm. For tickets and more information, call the box office at (201)227-1030 or FROM:visit www.bergenpac.org. ISSUE DATE:

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t’s a customizable world these days, particularly when it comes to Halloween. While there are many options this season for readymade costumes, your kids can look just as spectacular with outfits right from their closets — and a little help from your local party store.

course! Then, get geeky with glasses that rock a white-tape stripe on the nose bridge, a bowtie, and a pocket protector — all of which should be in stock at a party store in your nabe.

Personalize your costume designs with store-bought accessories to complete your kids’ trick-or-treat looks. Here are what costume experts recommend.

Head down any number of aisles during October, and you’ll notice that accessories come in every color of the rainbow and many shades in between. Can’t decide on a color scheme for a costume? Good! Your kids will be on trend this holiday in their spectacular mish-mosh of hues. Let your children choose whatever basic color shirts and pants they want to display, and then play them up with accessories like a rainbow bow tie, colorful wig, and mismatched suspenders, or bold tutus, vibrant hair clips, and cozy-but-cute leg warmers.

BuzzIng BumBleBee

This classic concept is always sure to make a buzz during All Hallow’s Eve. Inspired by sugar and spice and everything nice, this costume can be thrown together with black leggings and a black shirt as a base. Build onto the theme by picking up a bee antennae headband, or creating one, and fairy wings at a nearby retailer. Finish off the garb with a black-and-yellow tutu and socks in the same color scheme.

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Let’s face it: It’s cool to be a nerd in this technology-driven world. Dress your child in one of this Halloween’s hottest outfits, and let him show off both brains and style. Start with a button-down shirt and pair it with khaki pants or jeans — fitted waist-high, of

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With minimal planning, these outfits are sure to make your child’s spooky season an outstanding one.

tops kIds’ Costumes for 2013 1) Superheroes 2) Disney Princesses 3) Minnie Mouse 4) Hello Kitty

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by Victoria Maizes, M.D.

Fertilit y Tips to help you thrive and improve your health.

With growing excitement, you and your partner decide the time is right to have a child. While pregnancy is a natural event, getting your health in order will increase the likelihood of conception and of giving birth to a healthy child. What follows is some of the most important advice that I give to my patients when preparing for pregnancy.

Eat a healthy diet. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s. It is also a diet that increases the likelihood of conception — both au natural and when using IVF. Mediterranean diets include abundant unrefined grains, legumes, fish, vegetables, and fruit. Olive oil is the principal oil in the diet, and meat is consumed sparingly if at all. Other specific dietary recommendations that have been shown to reduce infertility include eating more vegetable protein and less animal protein (substitute beans and nuts for meat or poultry), choosing whole fat rather than low or non-fat dairy products, and avoiding soda and simple carbohydrates. Fish is complex. While you will want to reduce exposure to mercury by avoiding shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish, you don’t want to avoid all fish, as it’s one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids in our diet. So enjoy your wild salmon, sardines, herring, and black cod.

Take a good multivitamin. The American academies of family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics all recommend that women of childbearing age take a multivitamin. Prenatal multivitamins reduce the risk of neural tube, heart, and other birth defects. They make it easier to conceive and less likely to miscarry. And, three recent studies revealed an association between the use of folic acid prior to conception and a 40-percent lower risk of autism. Choose your multivitamin and supplements with care. They can vary tremendously. You will want it to contain: folic acid, 400-600 mcg; iron, 18 mg; and iodine, 150 mcg, among the various ingredients. I also recommend that most women take an omega-3 fatty acid supplement. These essential fats are scarce in the American diet. While omega-3 is abundant in some fish, many women avoid fish to reduce their exposure to mercury. Look for molecularly distilled fish oil with both DHA (for your baby’s developing brain, about 300-400 mg) and EPA (to prevent postpartum depression, about 500-600 mg) and take it with your largest meal of the day.

Reconsider your exercise routine. I encourage all my patients to be fit. So many of my women patients are surprised to hear that when attempting to conceive, I ask them to reduce their exercise! With the exception of overweight women, vigorous exercise reduces fertility. Consider your own exercise habits, and stop running and begin to walk; if you are a yogini, switch from Ashtanga or power yoga to a quieter, more restorative form. 12 I parentguide News I October 2013

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Reduce your environmental chemical exposures. There are more than 80,000 industrial chemicals in use in the United States. Many are endocrine disruptors, which means they alter the normal function of hormones. They are in plastics, canned foods, cleaning materials, bug spray, and even makeup. These environmental chemicals can increase the risk of ADHD, autism, diabetes, and heart disease. You can reduce your exposure to environmental toxins. I suggest that you begin with a self-assessment and consider the following questions. -Do you know which vegetables and fruits have the most pesticide contamination? -Do you avoid fish that contains high levels of mercury and PCBs? -Do you check the ingredients in your cosmetics, lotions, and shampoos for endocrine disruptors? -Do you use green cleaning products? -Do you use perfumes, scented candles, and/or air fresheners? -Do you spray the house for bugs, or have your lawn sprayed? Many resources are now available to guide you to safer choices. My favorite website is the one for Environmental Working Group (www.ewg.org), which addresses food, water, cosmetics, and cleaning products. When you avoid environmental chemicals, you can significantly reduce many of these toxins in your body. Studies show that in just three days, adults who avoided canned food and plastics lowered their levels of BPA (bisphenol A). Preparing for pregnancy by getting your own health in order is the finest gift you can give your child. May you be blessed with the joys of parenthood! Victoria Maizes, M.D., is the executive director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and a professor of medicine and public health. Her newest book is Be Fruitful: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Fertility and Giving Birth to a Healthy Child (Scribner). For more information about fertility, visit her website, www.victoriamaizesmd.com, or follow her on twitter @vmaizes.

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Nutrition Q & A ROUND TWO

with Stacey Antine, M.S., R.D.

ou had even more questions about your family’s eating habits, and Registered Dietitian Stacey Antine is back to answer them in this delicious sequel to last month’s enlightening piece. Keep reading to ﬁnd out what kinds of soy foods are best and how to keep junk food at bay.

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Is there a limit to the amount of soy foods, such as edamame and tofu, that my 1 year old should be eating?

Soy foods, such as edamame and tofu, are delicious, plant-based sources of protein that contain no cholesterol. They are loaded with healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamins and minerals. For healthy kids and adults, moderation is the best approach. Eat one serving a day (1 cup) and stick with edamame or other natural forms of soy, not highly processed soy food products. Also, since soybeans are high on the list of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) crops, look for non-GMO labels on frozen and fresh soy products in your supermarket.

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My 2¼-year-old daughter has always been a good eater for the most part. Recently, she is refusing to eat foods she’s always loved. It seems that it’s just a control issue with her. What do you think? Many children begin to flex their independence through their food choices at age 2 or even younger. This is a great opportunity to empower your daughter to choose a variety of foods and help with the cooking process. She can help you mix, pour, and stir ingredients. In some cases and with supervision, she can use a plastic knife to help chop soft veggies, such as bell peppers, to develop gross motor skills, too! Lastly, make sure to eat with your daughter at the table so she can model your eating behavior.

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What’s the most important nutrient for a growing 5 year old? Does it change as he gets older?

Growing children need nutrition from a variety of whole foods that provide energy, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. The following are great options: a medley of fruits and vegetables, whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, popcorn that’s not from a microwavable bag), lean proteins (fish, chicken), healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, nuts, and omega3 fatty acids from salmon, flax, and hemp), low-fat dairy for protein, as well as calcium and vitamin D (yogurt, milk, cheese, or dairy alternatives like soy, rice, almond, and coconut). Singling out nutrients is not a good practice, especially for children. It’s the combination of nutrients in their natural state that provides the body’s best nourishment.

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If most of my child’s diet is well rounded, does it matter that he has a rewarding dessert here and there? After all, he’s a kid!

I’m all about dessert, especially homemade sweets, but not with the word “reward” attached to it. Rewards for good behavior, school grades, etc., should not be linked to food, but rather to a new book or privilege at home (extra playtime). After dinner, a square of dark chocolate with fresh fruit or berries gets my stamp of approval!

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While I make my 7 year old’s packed meal for school, how do I know she’s not eating other kids’ junk foods during lunch hour?

The best way to find out if food items are being traded is to ask your daughter. Having an honest dialogue with kids is a lot easier than you think. Also, don’t emphasis healthy or junk foods because then kids want the forbidden stuff that satisfies their salt cravings or sweet tooth. Rather, talk about natural foods that come from the farm (or garden) and the artificial foods that are made in factories. Read the ingredients on snack labels, determining if they contain beneficial ingredients. If your child likes the artificial stuff, spy for healthier alternatives.

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Sensory Processing Disorders

Asensoryprocessingdisorderisaconnectivitymalfunctionofthe neural pathways in the body. When this happens, stimuli can’t predictably flow to the brain where information is coded and stored, information is not consistently received by the senses, and a child can’t learn how to appropriately recognize the data and react accordingly. When the child needs to use information to respond, he can’t retrieve it because it wasn’t adequately sorted, properly identified, or stored.

Does your child have one? by Louise Weadock

Is there anything you can do to help if your child has a sensory processing disorder? Yes. Vast improvements have been observed in children who had been diagnosed with sensory processing disorders. We’ve seen firsthand how sensory stimulation can make a difference. When I say, “senses,” I am referring to centers within our body that uniquely register information about our world in the brain. This includes our nose for smelling, ears for hearing, mouth for tasting, skin for touching, eyes for seeing, and our radar, which determines our sense of self in space. Children learn using all of their senses to respond to what they see, smell, hear, touch, and feel. They use observation, experimentation, and problem solving — sensory play — to lay the groundwork for life in the classroom and the world at large. Counting, sequencing, sorting, constructing, and scientific thinking are all the result of sensory play experiences.

Sensory processing: A disorder or a disability? For every type of sense, there are “hypersensitivities” and “hyposensitivities.” Hypersensitive children can’t filter out information and become overwhelmed with too much information. Hyposensitive children are defensively hard-wired to block out stimuli and can be unresponsive when asked to retrieve information in order to act. If a child’s processing ability can’t be amped up or calmed down, he is said to have a “challenge” to overcome, or a special need on which to focus. Depending on the complexity of the neural pathway disruption, the child may demonstrate learning or behavioral disorders such as dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, OCD, PDD, or autistic behaviors.

How can a parent help? The following tips offer ways to exercise various senses. Challenge to sight: The child can’t see objects in

the way or patterns of words on a page, can’t judge objects in motion, or has no depth or peripheral perception. There can also be degrees of blindness, peripheral obstruction, and inaccurate light refraction.

Sensory exercises: Expose the child to LED

lighting. Engage in activities with light and sound combinations such as light patterns with music and water, as well as activities aiming to develop eye-hand coordination.

Challenge to hearing: The child can’t hear surrounding motions but can feel surrounding sounds; is super sensitive to loud, buzzing, pitchy, or sudden noise; perceives sounds differently than others do and is often misunderstood. The child may require a different language, like sign or Braille, to communicate.

Sensory exercises: Use an intensive auditory

earphone system with classical music at night. Try having the child play drums, sing karaoke, or practice wildwood instruments.

Challenge to sense of self in space: The child bumps into objects, trips, falls, and has difficulty with balance tasks like bike riding. He’s not generally a good athlete. He often misses his mouth when eating or drinking and has problems with logic and decoding puzzles.

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Challenge to taste: The child may be

Challenge to smell: The child is easily

Sensory exercises: Accompany food

Sensory exercises: Aromatherapy or oxygen bar

distracted by different smells, sometimes finding them intolerable and forcing him to leave an area. The child may perceive an item to have a putrid smell that is unlike the real smell detected by others.

deemed a “picky eater;” have issues with food consistency, color, or look; be adamant that “other foods can’t be touching;” and experience lactose allergies, or obesity from self-soothing.

scents entice the child to hyper-stimulate his nose so he learns how to sort information. Cooking activities can stimulate memories of mom in the kitchen. Smells are “historical memory pegs” that enhance our ability to retain and recall information.

with a favorite song or activity. Let the child make his own meals and encourage weightcontrol challenges. Avoid unhealthy snacks.

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Challenge to touch: The child’s skin may be super-sensitive (ouch!) or hyposensitive (can’t feel a thing). www.parentguidenews.com • 212-213-8840 Some children can’t tolerate certain textures or people touching them. The hypersensitive child is cau-

tious, delicate, and fearful. He doesn’t mingle in a group. Hyposensitive children may not realize they’re in danger because they don’t feel.

Sensory exercises: The hyposensitive child craves stimulation. He probably enjoys a good back scratch, a tight

hug, or a scalp massage. Any sticky-touchy-prickly-vibrating sensations on his skin are more than welcome. Hypersensitive children do well with squeeze machines, cocoon swings, bubble baths, warm water, and creams.

Louise Weadock is a Registered Child Psychiatric Nurse; 30-year ASD/SID researcher; and the founder of 16,000-square-foot family gym, WeeZee… World of “Yes I Can!” at 480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY. Weadock recently launched an autism/sensory learning research nonprofit, Sensory Bullets, for the purposes of researching the equipment featured at WeeZee gym. Learn more at www.weezeeworld.com.

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Taking to Tantrums The case for a good cry. by K.T. Korngold It’s important to give children, especially toddlers, the correct information about crying. We need to let our children know it is okay to cry and recognize that there are benefits to tantrums.

ccepting a crying child increases the child’s self-esteem. Children who cry as needed are often better learners, and after a crying session or a tantrum, toddlers usually become more pleasant. It’s true that a long cry or temper tantrum is not very agreeable to adults. They can be difficult and draining for everyone involved. However, after a good cry or tantrum, children are typically happy, relaxed, cooperative, and easy going. The transformation can be dramatic. The toddler who was previously moody or inflexible becomes a delight.

oung children need to release tension, and temper tantrums are a way to help them ease stress. They allow your toddler to let go of emotions at a stage when language skills and the ability to self-modulate have not been fully developed. There is a lot of energy exploding in the midst of a tantrum, so be very careful. Sometimes children appreciate a comforting hug after it has passed, and other times they don’t want to be touched. It is important to respect the needs of the child.

uring a tantrum, stay right beside your toddler and pay close attention. Help your child through the situation by fostering an emotionally and physically safe space for tears and tantrums. Pat her back and give her a reassuring hug if she lets you. Let her know you are there for her with phrases such as, “Crying makes you feel better,” “It’s okay to cry,” “I’m right here,” and “I’ll stay with you while you cry.”

or a child who frequently cries or has tantrums, provide support when she’s not crying or expressing her temper by using the following tips: 1) Give the child plenty of physical closeness. Pat, hold, hug, hum to, sing with, gently cuddle, and smile at her. 2) Be present and available. 3) Give the child plenty of deliberate attention. Look into her eyes and at her face to let her know you are there. Take your time when bonding. 4) Listen intently when the child talks. Wait for her to speak and look at her face while doing so. Don’t ask too many questions or interrupt.

Repeat what the child says back to her and let the child lead the way.

ometimes, there’s a specific trigger for crying or a tantrum, like tiredness, hunger, frustration, a sensory issue, being too hot or cold, a transition or interruption, etc. Other times, stress has been slowly building, and the trigger is just what causes the outburst at that moment. When a child needs to release tension, a temper tantrum enables her to do that.

et go of your own feelings about a child crying or having a temper tantrum. We don’t need to control children; we need to control our own feelings and our own behavior. We are here to guide our kids and to be with them.

s a caring and loving parent, you can support your child and enable her to feel and be safe while she releases what she needs to release. Try to accept the oncoming tantrum next time it starts. You and your child might just be relieved that you did!

K.T. Korngold is the C.E.O. of the Center for Montessori Education|NY, which offers programs for adults in Montessori teacher education and Montessori school administration and operates the Montessori Children’s Center, a model child-care center in White Plains. K.T. is a trained Montessori Infant and Toddler Specialist and has a master’s degree from Columbia University. Learn about CME and available programs at www.cmteny.com.

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by Dr. Phyllis Ohr With news stories so accessible on TV, cell phones, tablets, and other media, children are frequently informed on all sorts of topics, sometimes without parental discretion. While children may learn about compassion and forgiveness from uplifting news stories, researchers, such as Dr. Barbara J. Wilson, have shown that negative news stories may contribute to children’s emotional upsets. Parents are powerful guides who can help children gain socially and emotionally from the positive aspects of the news and can also model emotion regulation when their child is faced with its more negative aspects. Here’s how you can talk with children about news events.

Tip 1: Let your child know you are always available to talk

about what is going on in the news. In fact, you and your child can set up a daily ritual of discussing the news, whether it’s good or bad. Doing this while sitting down with a cup of hot chocolate (or any “feel good” snack) is a wonderful way to introduce a positive parent-child interaction each day. Parents can begin a dialogue with a brief synopsis 20 I IR_Oct parentguide News I October 2013

of current events. They can then ask their child if there is something he wants to know more about or have explained. If so, stick to pointedly answering follow-up questions or clarifying. Adding on or digressing may confuse your child.

Tip 2: Use news events to teach children about their positive and negative emotions. However children are affected by a news event, validate their emotional experience without minimizing or judging it. Much of the time, children can recognize that they are upset, but they can’t label their emotions. Asking them to identify how they feel may be more frustrating to them than helpful. Try not to guess or assume how your child is feeling. You can point out to your child that he looks or sounds upset, but telling him how he feels is invalidating.

Tip 3: Be a positive coping model for your child. You can

disclose to your child how you may feel after hearing about a news item, but tell him that not everybody feels the same way about such topics. Sharing how the news affects you and labeling your feelings is a great way to teach your children how to label their own emotions. As children get older, they often gain the insight to recognize their own emotional state. If your child tells you exactly how he’s feeling, one way you can show him you understand is to restate what he said.

Tip 4: Monitor your child’s emotional reactions to the news. According to Dr. Wilson, children will react with fear and anxiety when the news is particularly threatening. If parents recognize mild levels of distress, they can demonstrate calm breathing or relaxation techniques. With younger children, for example, parents can practice calm breathing by blowing bubbles with them. When they hear upsetting news, children may initially feel helpless. Having them run for a cause or help clean up a neighborhood can teach your children to be resilient. Look for verbal and nonverbal cues that may signal extreme reactions, such as a child refusing to participate in family or social events or not wanting to sleep alone. If these behaviors occur, it may be wise to put a limit on the amount of exposure to the news where possible. If you are concerned with your child’s emotional state after a news event, you can find something to do with your child that is distracting, such as taking a walk, drawing, singing and dancing, even watching a funny video. When an upsetting event doesn’t personally affect the child, you can reassure him that everything is okay with his loved ones and that nothing has changed for him. Any parent who is concerned about their child’s reactions should consult with a mental health practitioner.

Dr. Phyllis Ohr holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is the Assistant Clinical Director of the Ph.D. program in clinical psychology at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. She is the director of the Hofstra Child and Parent Psychological Services Clinic, specializing in parent-child interaction therapy. Dr. Ohr is also a consultant at News-O-Matic. parentguidenews.com

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Artificial food coloring is known for being unhealthy for your children. Nature’s Flavors is now offering Natural Colors food coloring. Offered in a variety of hues, Natural Colors are kosher, vegan, gluten free, and free of artificial ingredients and additives. For perfect use in all of your cooking adventures, Natural Colors are made to keep your children healthy and happy. Visit www.naturalflavors.com for more information.

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CamelBak’s Eddy water bottle has undergone a cap redesign. For a faster flow and more durability, the Eddy bottle is still 100-percent BPA free. It comes equipped with a patented flip top to preventing spilling. The bottle is also dishwasher safe and comes in three different sizes with a loop handle for easy carriage and storage. Stay hydrated wherever you are and check out www.camelbak.com.

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BeKoool Itch Relief Patch is designed to keep your children from scratching nasty insect bites or poison ivy itches. The patches are clear and relieve the itchiness your children may face. The protective barrier also helps fight what scratching leaves behind, including infection. Each patch is easy to apply and leaves no mess behind. Head to Walmart or Dollar General stores to pick up a pack today, or online at www.walgreens.com and www.drugstore.com.

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Yoga is great because there are so many ways to enjoy it at any ability level, size, age, and shape. Registered nurse and yoga instructor Ingrid Kollak has penned Yoga XXL (Demos Health), which explains how to enjoy the activity at any size. The modified postures and props ensure progression to increased flexibility, strength, stamina, balance, and energy. Find this title and others including Yoga and Scoliosis, Yoga and Fertility, and Yoga and Breast Cancer at www.demoshealth.com.

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Who doesn’t love ice cream or a little bit of frozen sweetness? Yoyonas is a new kitchen gadget that uses a high-torque blade to emulsify frozen fruits into a sweet, healthy, creamy treat! It’s easy to use and easy to clean, making it a great addition to any kitchen. Your family will thank you for this treat machine. Visit www.yoyonas.com to learn more and order your own.

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With child allergies seemingly on the rise, it’s important to know what allergies children have. Beware Bandits are an effective medical alert wristband for children that playfully announce health issues. Informative characters such as Billy the Bee, Poker Face Peanut, and Saloon Shelly are featured on the durable, adjustable bands, which are latex and nickel free. Find one for your child online at www.bewarebandits.com.

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Pacifiers are great but can impact oral development in children. Introducing the Difrax 3-Stage Pacifiers for preemies and newborns all the way through children 18 months and older. The unique design is a result of years of research and development. It helps stimulate the development of the palate and muscles in the jaw and mouth. The third stage of the pacifier is even designed to help break your child of his pacifier habit. Visit www.difraxusa.com. Kristan Morley is the editorial intern.

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Update Desserts Made Easy

Cake pops are fun and easy for every event. Heavenly Cake Pops now offers an Easy Roller for at-home bakers. This time-saving solution can roll up to 21 cake balls at one time. Instead of candy this Halloween, hand out homemade cake pops. The Heavenly Cake Pops Easy Roller will help for all functions, including parties, kids’ birthdays, fundraisers, and weddings. Purchase one today at www.heavenlycakepops.com.

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pirates that will help you stay within budget for your party while getting all the necessities you want. A basic theme can also be enhanced with a little imagination. For example, a princess theme offers the opportunity to host a fun tea party, and an animal theme can easily be turned into a jungle adventure. After choosing a theme, it’s time to consider location, location, location! If you plan to hold the event at your house, you’ll have the opportunity to creatively decorate to your liking. Consider the number of invited guests to determine whether this option is a possibility. Cook or secure catered food to match the theme. And, if the weather is nice, consider a camping party in your backyard. Set up tents, build a campfire, and make S’mores and priceless memories — all at a low financial impact! If you prefer not to hold the party at your home, shop around for locations such as indoor swimming pools, gymnastics venues, inflatable parks, sports centers, bowling alleys, skating rinks, children’s salons, cooking or pottery places, etc., where you can rent an event room for a specific time and engage guests in planned activities. Rain or cold pending, scope out your area’s parks for a fun pavilion party, and have the kids play on the playground while you grill. Let your imagination wander. Celebrations can be held anywhere, anytime, on any budget with a little creativity. Decorations are a key part to making a celebration come alive. For simple decorations, try finding printable cards and cutouts you can use and prepare from your home computer. You can create a celebratory piñata out of colorful tissue paper and cardboard of any shape and size. Look online for do-it-yourself tutorials to create fun and affordable decorations. When it comes to the birthday cake, some parents only consider store-bought cakes from the local bakery or grocery store. To save money, bake a cake in your kitchen with icing, sprinkles, and other edible decorations that match your theme or color scheme. If you want a layered cake, simply make multiple small cakes and use icing to “glue” them together. You can layer with different icing flavors for a unique effect. Add streamers, figurines, or homemade cake toppers to your party pastry once complete. Making your own dessert means you’ll get the exact cake size you need and stay within budget. parentguidenews.com

Lastly, goodie bags can be expensive, but you can set whatever price limit for them you think is reasonable. Try going to your neighborhood dollar store to find colorful lunch bags in packs that match your decorations. Buy a bulk bag of candy and split it into each goodie bag along with stickers, cool erasers, or age-appropriate trinkets that go with your party theme. If you don’t want to fill up your goodie bags with toys, consider baking your favorite cookies and putting about three in each bag, tied up with streamers and a bow to add decoration. Imagination and creativity are the key ingredients to help make any celebration inexpensive and affordable.

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balloon art, art projects, educational programs, dancing with all types of props and more! Dot can also come dressed as a boy or girl character from your favorite movie, television show or storybook. Characters that Dot has played in the past range from a clown, a pirate and a train conductor to a race car driver, Mother Goose and all of the Disney movie princesses. Seasonal characters such CTC Party Entertainment as Mrs. Claus, witch and pumpkin lady are also available. And if (201)706-0378 there is a special character or costume that you have in mind, just www.ctcparty.com ask and Dot will always do her best to accommodate. In addition to CTC Party Entertainment is ready to give your child and guests her fabulous birthday party appearances, Dot has performed on TV, a party experience they’ll happily remember for years to come! worked for Johnson & Johnson, Nabisco, the New Jersey Nets and Throughout central and northern New Jersey, they do comedy is currently the in-house face painter for the Newark Bears Basemagic shows the whole family can enjoy together, and great fun ball Team. She was even seen on the Dr. Oz Show and interviewed balloon twisting and face painting. Depending on your child’s419 agePark Avenue by Sesame Magazine’s parent magazine for their “Birthday South,Street 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 and tastes, CTC can feature Inkwell the Clown (light make-up), Parties for Toddlers” issue. When Dot comes to your party, it’s alChooch the Clown (full make-up), Ben the Magic Man or (for the ways totally fun and memorable! holidays) Elfis the Magical Elf! There’s always plenty of to: audiFAx # ence participation. And through it all, your child is the star of the High Touch - High Tech show! All parties include a coloring/puzzle sheet imprinted with Sizzlin Science Birthday Parties your child’s name, and a special gift for the guest of honor. Call or (201)847-0199 From: iSSue DAte: visit CTC on the web today for photos and more information. CTC www.sciencemadefunnnj.net Party Entertainment never forgets that it’s not just entertainment, Make that ordinary birthday party something to remember this year it’s a cherished memory of your child’s special day! by adding a high tech touch! High Touch - High Tech’s unique Please call hands-on or fax your comments and/or oK.offer brand of totally sizzling science birthday parties DINOSAURS ROCK®, GEMS ROCK®, partygoers ages 5 and up a fun, exciting and even a bit of an educaOCEANS ROCK™ look at the world of science. Decked out in his trusty white SigNAturetional oF APProvAl: (800)411-DINO (3466) lab coat, Mitch Cooperman will travel to your home, hall or party www.DinosaursRock.com place to guide as many as 25 youngsters through an energetic 75 www.DinosaursRockSuperstore.com or 90 minute show of games and activities where the emphasis is “We bring the museum to you™.” Celebrating its 14th year, DIon fun! At each of High Touch - High Tech’s exciting birthday celNOSAURS ROCK has taken over millions of kids at hundreds of ebrations there is always plenty to keep kids smiling, whether it’s schools (we fit with Common Core Standards and NJ/NY State curmaking gummy drops, trying their hands at ice fishing, stretching riculum), camps, and parties on an amazing 65 million year learning adventure! Choose from 3 interactive shows - DINOSAURS ROCK, GEMS ROCK or OCEANS ROCK. Take home real fossils and minerals! “See and Touch“ up-close, giant exhibits with museum-quality fossils, minerals and genuine dinosaur artifacts, including: a life-size T-Rex skull, 9 ft high Ice Age mastodon leg, genuine dinosaur footprints & eggs, meteorites, trilobites, glittering minerals, and with our new OCEANS ROCK program, specimens spanning 1 billion years...from prehistoric sea creatures to sea-life of today.. “Wow” kids with educational entertainment by expert instructors. Hands-on! From Fossil Digs and Excavations to Gemstone Mining, Geode Opening, Jewelry-Making and more. Discover dinosaur bone, shark teeth, real rubies & emeralds …. to take home! In-depth Dinosaur Camps, Family Fun Nites, Corporate Events and public special events at nature centers, and museums, too. Event packages for ages 3-13, including Pre-K Little Raptors and their new outrageous Extreme Party! Visit www.DinosaursRockSuperstore.com for unique do-it-yourself party supplies and gifts.

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Parents are welcome to choose FAx # from a wide variety of talented live entertainers including magito: www.thelizardguys.com FAx # thelizardguys@aol.com cians, comedians, clowns, costumed characters, puppeteers, Santas Fully certified and insured by the state of New Jersey, The Lizard and more. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to add a musical touch to your party, iSSue DAte: Guys will spice up your next birthday party or special Mr. Giggles can provide an array of bands, DJs and musicians. From: iSSue DAte: event with an educational show and tell that is perfect for kids ages 5 and up! Mr. Giggles can also help parents put together an assortment of Lizard Guys party host will show up to oK. your home or party fun and exciting theme parties from carnivals to a casino night! Please Your call or fax your comments and/or place dressed in an authentic jungle outfit, from boots to hat. Each worry about waiting too long, because last minute calls are Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fun and informative show entertains partygoers with approximatealways welcome. Add some smiles, laughs and plenty of giggles to ly one-hour of interaction with nearly 10 various animals and a your next birthday party or special event by calling Mr. Giggles at oF APProvAl: brief history about your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new friends that covers everything (973)379-6622. SigNAture oF APProvAl: from what they eat to how they protect themselves. The animals range from five different categories, including lizards, snakes, turRizzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reptile Discovery tles, frogs, and bugs. To make the day even more memorable, The (201)230-2415 Lizard Guys always have a pocketful of plastic frogs and lizards to (973)586-0444 hand out as prizes and souvenirs. In addition to their birthday parwww.rizzosreptilediscovery.com ty programs, The Lizard Guys are available to appear at schools, Rizzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reptile Discovery is fully insured and possesses all necesgrand openings, scout meetings, dinners, libraries, nature centers sary state permits. Allow them to educate while they entertain you and all other occasions. Goodie bags are also available. Visit them and your family at your next birthday party. The program can also be tailored to the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite reptiles. They also provide animal cards for all the children to remember the party. Rizzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reptile Discovery will gladly be available for scout meetings, schools, nature centers, libraries and all occasions. Take this unique opportunity to touch live snakes, turtles, lizards, and frogs. Meet Butterscotch the 15-foot python, Tiny the turtle and Spike the Bearded Live AnimAL Presentations for All Ages! Dragon or Junior the alligator! With their energetic style and pasSnakeS â&#x20AC;˘ LizardS sion for reptiles, children and families can laugh and learn together. â&#x20AC;˘ FrogS â&#x20AC;˘ Rizzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reptile Discovery uses humor to occupy the children for a BugS â&#x20AC;˘ TurTLeS whole hour! A break for all you parents out there! They bring naBirthday Parties,Schools, Libraries,Scout meetings, ture to you and hope to inspire others to take an appreciation for the Grand Openings, environment and natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creatures. Rizzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reptile Discovery will Special events donate a portion of the profits to the Endangered Species Program We bring LIFE to in NJ. For more information visit their website at www.rizzosrepyour party! Call Artie: tilediscovery.com or call (201)230-2415. 908-722-1519 (973) 736-2825 www.thelizardguys.com Wings of Magic artietheartofmagic.com Your First Stop for Laughter, Fun & Magic! 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Wings of Magic offers shows of many sizes, from simple HE Y AT T T R A R 0 ,AB 9OU shows for smaller groups to larger shows, transforming a magic E (AVE D 3CIENC WAY -A "ROAD -AD 3CIENCE OF "ERGEN %SSEX AND 0ASSAIC show into a more theatrical experience, with lighting, special ef N .* BERGEN MADSCIENCE ORG AW fects, music, etc. Mark can provide you with both sit down and &AIR , #/-% 4/ 53 /2 7% #!. #/-% 4/ 9/5 strolling entertainment. Every show is custom made to make your

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At Their Place Abma’s Farm 700 Lawlins Road,Wyckoff, NJ 07481 (201)891-0278 Abma’s Farm is a three generation family-run farm. Their mission is to provide their customers with a unique shopping experience that the whole family can enjoy. While the parents are shopping in the farm store, the children can enjoy the opportunity to see and feed live farm animals such as bunnies, llama, pheasants, cows, ponies, goats, lambs and baby chicks. They offer the freshest produce, the best homemade-from-scratch baked goods and homemade home cooked salads and prepared foods in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Abma’s has a birthday party package including petting zoo and pony rides from May through September, as well as a Hayride Pumpkin Picking Birthday Package from the end of September through the end of October. Incubators are available for rental to watch the egg hatching process at home. Buy the fertile eggs at the farm and they will take back the chicks! Come to the farm and enjoy the tastes and aroma of fresh food and give the children an opportunity to see and enjoy real animals. Spring Farm tours are available by reservation. Abma’s Farm is located at 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ. Open every day except Sunday. Call (201)891-0278 or visit www.abmasfarm.com for more information.

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Bazaar Star Beadery 216 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07452 (201)444-5144 www.bazaarstarbeadery.com Looking for a place to create your very own wearable art? Why not take a trip to the Bazaar Star Beadery, the eccentric and whimsical store that offers you everything you need to bead the day away. Or planning a party? They can host your next Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16, child’s birthday party, ladies night, Girl Scout jewelry badge party or just about any bead event you can think of! There are a multitude of different projects to choose from which means you’ll never get tired of creating and finding new ideas for your next party. Great for all kinds of children and adults alike, bead parties are a great way to re-introduce people to creative expression. Walk-in’s are always welcome as you can pull up a chair and bead to your hearts content with on-site instruction, or join in on one of the classes offered Monday, Friday and Saturday each month. They have many options for your child’s celebration, be it big or small, Bazaar Star Beadery can design a party that’s right for you. Give them a call and they’ll be happy to assist you. Blue Moon Mexican Cafe Locations in Englewood, Old Tappan, Woodcliff Lake, Wyckoff, NJ and Bronxville, NY (201)848-4088 www.bluemoonmexicancafe.com Looking to add a touch of spice to your child’s next birthday celebration without heading south of the border? Then take an unforgettable trip to the moon! The Blue Moon Mexican Cafe, that is. With four convenient locations throughout the Bergen County area and one in Westchester, the Blue Moon Mexican Cafe presents visitors of all ages with a bright, airy atmosphere that is brought to life by a unique lighting style and artistic decor. An outgoing, your needs, your neighborhood

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e are always searching for that one magical solution to manage our time and to help us feel like a good parent, spouse, employer, boss, or friend. We crave one way to perform better and be more efficient. However, it takes multiple, layered techniques to successfully manage time and integrate our work, family, and personal lives together. Think of the techniques like layers of clothing, and add or subtract as needed to help you personally and professionally thrive. Since we are never actually “off the clock,” time-management layers help guide the constant ticking toward greater success and enjoyment. Layers also provide choices; and more choices eliminate frustration and the potential for a “mommy meltdown.” The following five time-management tips will help mothers excel at home and at the office. They are written from my personal and professional experiences.

Layer #1: Set time limits.

Just how do you “make the time” to accomplish everything on your list that you set out to do? Since the list is only effective if the items on it can be realistically completed, assign a time limit for completing every item on your list. Be present in what you’re doing, finish it, and move on. I have my list of things to do, and I’ll assign time slots to it. If I have one hour to work on a presentation at work or one hour to clean at home, I do the best I can for that one hour.

Layer #2: Stay in the moment.

When you’re at work in a meeting, be there. When you’re at home, be there. If you’re in a business meeting, don’t wish to be somewhere else. Be present where you are, and don’t feel guilty about where you’re not.

Layer #3: Create one calendar.

I used to keep two different calendars, one for home and one for work; but I was missing work deadlines, my kids’ activities, and other events. So, I combined the calendars, which caused me to start talking about my family at work and integrating my two lives. It’s one life and one calendar! And, now, I don’t miss a thing.

Layer #4: Watch the clock.

It sounds simple, but an awareness of time gives you superpowers! Pay attention to how much time “until…” and how much time “since…” for every meeting, errand, chore, and task. Many of us use our phone as a clock these days, but a wristwatch helps you manage your time better.

Layer #5: Systemize childcare.

When we have childcare in place on certain days for certain hours, we can define that time for work and/or for ourselves. With numerous back-up and contingency plans, we can also secure and systemize the value of childcare and the predictability of planning for that time. Find your layers, and then integrate them. The right combination will help you manage your time while feeling successful at home, at work, and in life. Teresa Taylor is a nationally recognized, Fortune 200 executive who brings integrity, focus, vision, and agility to corporate leadership while advising companies, government agencies, and others on a successful business model. Her book, The Balance Myth: Rethinking Work-Life Success (Greenleaf Book Group Press), inspires women to succeed professionally and personally. Learn more at www.teresataylor.org. 40 I parentguide News I October 2013

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October 7 - 12: Free Trial Classes, Mariann’s School of Dance, 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, (201)261-1207, www.mariannsdance.com. Mariann’s Dance invites families to drop in for a free trial class during a special week-long promotion. Choose from classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theatre, creative movement, and more.

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www.parentguidenews.com • 212-213-8840 October 3: Broadway Kids Dance Program, The Bergen YJCC, 605 Pascack Road, Washington Township, (201)6666610, www.yjcc.org. Children who love to perform will enjoy a weekly class that covers everything from acting to singing and dancing. Wednesdays through December 5.

October 7: Open House, Saddle River Day School, 147 Chestnut Ridge Road, Saddle River, (201)427-4050, www.saddleriverday.org. Meet with instructors, tour the grounds, and explore the curriculum during an informative morning Open House program. 9am.

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October 6: Mother-Daughter Yoga Class, The Sukha Arts Center, 76 Schraalenburgh Road, Harrington Park, (201)857-2455, www. sukhaarts.com. Discover a great way for mom to slow down and spend time with her little one in a relaxing mother-daughter yoga class. No previous yoga experience is necessary. 4pm.

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October 12: Saturday Happenings Enrichment Classes, The Slocum/Skewes School, Ridgefield, (201)943-4299, ext. 338. Dedicated instructors will lead students through one-hour classes in reading, math, science, art, karate, computers, cheerleading, and many more. Weekly through November 16. 9amnoon. Advanced registration required.

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October 12: The 31st Annual Octoberfest Craft Show, The Demarest Duck Pond, Piermont Road and Hardenburgh Ave., Demarest, (201)403-3183, www.demarestnaturecenter.org. This popular fundraising event features 75 quality crafters from the tri-state area, as well as a fantastic selection of German music, German food and drinks, games, canoe rides, and more.

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October 16-30: The 15th Annual Halloween Spooktacular, The New Jersey Children’s Museum, 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, (201)262-5151, www.njcm.com. Little ones are invited to come in costume for the best non-scary Halloween celebration around.. The museum will be decorated and plenty of child-friendly Halloween activities for toddlers and preschoolers will be on the agenda. October 16: Hip Hop For Kids, The Bergen YJCC, 605 Pascack Road, Washington Township, (201)666-6610, www.yjcc. org. Your little ones will be introduced to a variety of moves parentguidenews.com

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Fridays in October: DJ Skate Nights, The Englewood Field Club, 341 Engle St., Englewood, (201)568-7212, www. englewoodfieldclub.org/skating/events. The Englewood Field Club welcomes families to an unforgettable event that includes hockey, general skating and other delights, like a disc jockey, organized skating activities and family-themed games. 6pm. Saturdays in October: Hands-On Art Programs, Lakeshore Learning Center, 449 Essex St., Hackensack, (201)441-9214, www.lakeshorelearning.com. Children ages 3 and older are invited to enjoy great hands-on craft programs every Saturday. Each program is open from 12-4pm.

October 27: Dinosaur Train Live!, The Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, (201)227-1030, www.bergenpac.org. Embrace and celebrate the fascination that preschoolers have with dinosaurs and trains in one amazing show when Dinosaur Train Live! takes young audiences on an exciting and interacOngoing Through the Fall: Soccer Programs for Kids, tive trip back in time while teaching them about science, natural (973)543-1197, www.kiddiesoccer.com. A leading sports history, and paleontology. 2 and 5pm. program for preschoolers, Kiddie Soccer offers classes and instruction at locations throughout Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, 419 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 Monmouth, Morris, Passaic and Somerset Counties. Classes forming now. to: FAx # Ongoing Through December: Fairy Gnome Garden Birthday Parties, Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins From: iSSueRoad, DAte: Wyckoff, (201)8910278, ext. 6, www.abmasfarm.com. Fairy Garden parties Held in October 1 - 22: Outdoor Adventures, The Tenafly Nature Centhe greenhouses at Abma’s Farm, these fun-filled parties include ter, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, (201)568-6093, www.tenaflydesigning and taking very ownand/or fairy/gnome Please call or faxhome youryour comments oK. garden. naturecenter.org. Spend quality time with the family and exThe party includes two party helpers, all the supplies for your plore the wonders of the natural world all around us. Upcoming take home garden along with cupcakes and sweet tea. SigNAture oF APProvAl: activities for the month of October include: Seasonal Scavenger Hunt, Guided Nature Walk, Afternoon Explorers, Apple Cider Through December 31: Pottery Classes, Wortendyke Pottery Making, The Haunted Forest, Pellets and Potions, and more. Studio, 211 Greenwood Ave., Midland Park, (201)652-5882, www.wortendykestudio.com. Wortendyke is the place to be this Ongoing Through October 26: Pumpkin Picking Birthday Parties, Abma’s Farm Market & Nursery, 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, (201)891-0278, ext. 4, www.abmasfarm.com. Abma’s Farm gets you into the “spirit” of the season by hosting Hayride Pumpkin Picking Birthday Parties. Each fun-filled celebration includes cowboy hats, bandanas, food, paper products, private party employees, pumpkin picking, and an old-fashioned hayride.

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Mondays in October: Boxing Class, American Eagle Martial Arts Academy, 500 Barnett Place, Ho-Ho-Kus, (201)6121429. Former Gleason’s Gym National boxing and kickboxing champion Joe Rubino leads this weekly program that teaches participants how to use their hands, movement and positioning to defend themselves and get in better shape. 8pm. Tuesdays in October: The Fit Kidz Challenge Class, American Eagle Martial Arts Academy, 500 Barnett Place, Ho-Ho-Kus, (201)612-1429. Keep your kids happily moving while giving them the tools to fight off childhood obesity. The exciting new class that is specially designed to instill a healthy lifestyle and outlook for children of all ages while developing cardiovascular fitness, athletic ability, core strength, flexibility and body awareness.

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October 5: Alice in Wonderland Storybook Theatre, Shipyard Park, 14th St. Pier, Hoboken, (866)248-5091. The journey begins at Shipyard Park, and travels to Maxwell Park as participants join their favorite storybook characters and become part of the story as they sing, dance, whistle and hum through the magical world of books. 1:30-3:30pm. Free.

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October 5: City Challenge Obstacle Race, Pier A Park, Frank Sinatra Drive and 1st St., Hoboken, (732)619-4066, www. citychallengerace.com. Take part in a specially designed 4 mile race featuring 15 different obstacles. Funds raised will be used to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Advance registration required.

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October 3: An Evening of Jazz, GP’s Hamilton Park, 236 Pavonia Ave., Jersey City, www.gpsrestaurant.com. Stop by the patio at GP’s Hamilton Park for a complimentary concert that includes live jazz, cocktails, and dinner. 6:30-9pm.

October 10: Karaoke Night with Host Freddie Robinson, Boca Grande, 564 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, (201)6266646, www.bocagrandenj.com. Freddie Robinson, host of VH1’s hit reality shows Love and Hip Hop and Chrissy and Mr. Jones, hosts an evening of karaoke, drink specials and guest singers! at Boca Grande! 7pm. Free.

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October 3: Uptown Storytime, The Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, (201)656-2240, www.hobo-

October 13: The Heirloom Garlic Festival, The Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, (201)656-2240, www.hobokenmuseum.com. Savor the pungent flavor of more than a dozen varieties of “the stinking rose,” trucked in Jerseyfresh from Wantage, NJ, by farmers Rich and Sue Sisti, who bring other fresh produce for sale as well. 1-5pm.

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October 17: Uptown Storytime, The Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, (201)656-2240, www.hobokenmuseum.com. Librarian Penny Metsch invites you to drop by the museum for a day filled with great stories for children ages 2 - 5 and a parent or caregiver.

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October 19: Harvest Festival, Pier A Park, Frank Sinatra Drive and 1st St., Hoboken, www.hobokennj.org. The afternoon event for the whole family includes hay maze, pony rides, moonwalk, hay rides, face painting, trackless train, pumpkin painting, sand art, and more. 11am-3pm.

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Thursdays Through October 31: The Uptown Hoboken Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, 13th St. and Hudson, Hoboken, www.hobokenfarmersmarket.com. Discover an array of fresh fruits, vegetables and other tasty treats during this special weekly event. 2 - 7pm.

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Saturdays in October, Mangia Hoboken! - The Hoboken Food and Culture Tour, Hoboken PATH Station, River St., Hoboken, (800)595-4849, www.hobokenfoodtour.com. The tour will focus on family-owned businesses, where everything is still made by hand and you have a good chance of running into the owner. There will also be stops at points of local historical interest such as the site of Frank Sinatraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s childhood home. 2pm.

October 6: Hawthorne Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, Grand Ave. behind the Lewis Bay 2nd Library, Hawthorne, (973)427-5078, hawthornefm@optonline.net. Enjoy a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as flowers, baked goods, fresh bread, pickles, olives, meats, cheese, honey, and other items. Sundays through October 27. 9am - 2pm.

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Ongoing Throughout October: The Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, (201)200-1000, www. lsc.org. Come in from the cold this winter and treat your family to some of the hottest exhibits and attractions around. Schedules include: The Animation Traveling Exhibit, Art of Science Photo Exhibit, Flight of the Butterflies IMAX Film, and the We Explore: Into The Arctic Program. Tuesdays Through November: The Downtown Hoboken Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, Washington St. between Observer Highway and Newark St., www.hobokenfarmersmarket.com. Discover an array of fresh fruits, vegetables and other tasty treats during this special weekly event. 3 - 7:30pm.

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. Ongoing: The Hoboken-North Hudson YMCA, 1301 Washington St., (201)963-4100. Families are invited to take advantage of another great season of activities, including Morning playtime, toddler programs, swim lessons and more! Call for more detailed information about programs and fees. Ongoing: Sky Club Swim Sessions, Sky Club Fitness and Spa, 125 Marshall St., Hoboken, (201)222-2582, www.skyclubfitness. co. Featuring the only salt-water pool in Northern New Jersey, Sky Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring swim sessions are the perfect way to make new friends, have some fun and encourage fitness in your 7-14 year old swimmer.

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October 19: The Downtown Clifton Street Festival, Main Ave., Clifton, www.jcpromotions.info. Downtown Clifton comes alive with amazing sights and sounds during a day-long event for the whole family. 10am - 5pm.

October 20: Heather Maloney, Ringwood Public Library, 30 Cannici Drive, Ringwood, (973)962-6256, www.ringwoodlibrary.org. The libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular New Legacy Concert Series welcomes the talented singer/songwriter for one unforgettable afternoon of music for audiences of all ages. 2pm.

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Saturdays through October 26: The Ringwood Farmers Market, Ringwood Park & Ride, Cannici Drive at Skyline Drive, Ringwood, (973)962-4864, www.ringwoodfarmersmarket.org. Treat your family to an array of delicious locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as various meats, cheeses, cider, donuts, pies, prepared foods and much more. 9am - 1pm. Tuesdays in October: Zumba Fitness Classes, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 604 Valley Road, Clifton, New Jersey, (973)7838999, www.danceastaire.com. Ditch the same old workout and join the Zumba party as certified instructor Jennifer DonayreManderichio leads a fast-paced class that can burn hundreds of calories at a time!

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October 5: The 7th Annual Pearl River Day Festival, Central Ave. and John St., Pearl River, www.pearlriverny.org. Visit Pearl River’s downtown area for a fun-filled day that includes great food, music, entertainment, demonstrations, shopping specials, face painting, pumpkin painting, balloon twisting, bouncy attractions, and more. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Pearl River Chamber’s Beautification Fund. 10am - 5pm.

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Thursdays in October: Zumba and Yoga, Vida Wellness Studio, 247 Crooks Ave., Clifton, (347)268-9940, www. vidawellnessnow.com. Vida Wellness Studio hosts a special complimentary class to first time clients. Stop in for a great latin-style aerobic dance workout followed by an amazing yoga class. All levels welcome. 7-9pm. Saturdays Throughout October: Ninja Martial Arts for Children, Passaic Bujinkan Buyu, 35 Harding Ave # 2, Clifton, New Jersey, (609)379-BUYU (2898), www.passaic-bujinkanbuyu.setec=: Museum Tours, Hamilton House Museum, 971 Valley Road, Clifton, (973)744-5707. Drop by the museum to learn how people lived in the past, as well as a little history of the area, during a weekly tour of the eye-catching restored Dutch farmhouse. 2-4pm. Ongoing Throughout October: Ice Skating for Families, The Ice Vault Skating Arena, 10 Nevins Drive, Wayne, (973)628-1500, www.icevault.com. Tie up your skates and treat your family to some of the coolest events on ice at Ice Vault. The state-of- the-art

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October 13: Nyack’s Famous Fall Street Fair, Village of Nyack, Main St. and Broadway, Nyack. Featuring over 250 exhibitors from five states with booths filled with hand crafted items, art, photography, unique retail items, collectibles & festival foods. There will also be a children’s area in the Main St. parking lot. 10am - 5pm.

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October 27: The Nanuet Chamber of Commerce Monster Mini Golf Halloween Parade, Monster Mini Golf, 33 Route 304, Nanuet, (845) 624-6464, www.monsterminigolf.com. The festivities include candy and Halloween bag giveaways, prizes for the scariest and most creative homemade costumes. Free admission. 2 - 3pm. Through October 31: Art Classes for Children and Adults, Rockland Center for the Arts, 27 South Greenbush Road, West Nyack, www.rocklandartcenter.org. Don’t miss out on your chance to take part in morning, afternoon or evening classes.

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Wednesdays in October: 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. Thursdays Through November 21: Nyack Farmers Market, Main Street Municipal Parking Lot, Downtown Nyack, www. nyackchamber.org. The Nyack Chamber of Commerce invites families to discover the best in locally-grown and locally-produced products during this weekly outdoor event. Rain or shine. 8am - 2pm.

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