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Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history National Sibling Day National Farm Animal Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=365 The “unsinkable” RMS Titanic departs on it’s maiden voyage from Southampton, England. (1912) The first professional golf tournament was held. (1916) The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established on this date in 1866. Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities, now every Sunday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. “AUDITORY” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: distinguishing similarities and differences between sounds, integrating hearing with the act of listening, remembering the order of sounds, learning verbal communication. THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for the “AUDITORY” sense is from prenatal. The more opportunity children have for positive Auditory experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. A FEW DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for the Auditory sense: • rattles • musical mobiles • squeak/jingle toys • activity centers • talking stuffed animals • chirping/clicking/snapping/ringing toys • musical instruments and song • toy telephones • books on tape • instructional software Some general Auditory tidbits: • TOYS THAT make any kind of noise fascinate little ones; more complex forms of voice and music delight older children by tapping into their desires to learn about the world around them. • CHILDREN ARE inherently different in their tolerance to noise, activity, visual stimulation or changes in the environment. An environment that is sensitive to this need will provide interesting activities as well as a quiet place to get away from the action. • RESEARCH SHOWS there seems to be a difference in the neurological pathways activated by complex musical sounds – the type of music children are exposed to influences EMOTIONAL brain development: banging/loud/chaotic sounds (heavy metal, rap, techno, grunge, punk, ska, etc.) are more stress-producing than melodic/tuneful music (classical, slow country, ballads, “children’s music,” etc.) which support Healthy Emotional/Attitudinal Tolerances. • SET ASIDE “rhythm time.” Clap or use a wooden spoon and a metal pie pan (gently with newborns and lively with 2-year-olds and up) to beat out a rhythmic “1-2,” “1-2-3” and “1-2-3-4” beats/patterns of poems or songs. Encourage Toddler and Preschooler to join you. Next week – “Visual, Pt. 1” ?s to msmarm@roadrunner.com Think of it as Botox for the home! 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The products are 100% Triclosan and alcohol free while still cleaning (and killing germs) as well as the competition. With yummy scents like Orange Vanilla (nicknamed dreamsicle), it’s actually fun to clean your hands and your kids will agree. Find CleanWell at a store near you or at www.cleanwelltoday.com and like them on facebook at www.facebook.com/cleanwell and twitter at www.twitter.com/cleanwell for great ideas, contests and promotions! Use code CWSUPER at checkout on the website for 15% off thru April 30th! Looking for a fun learning experience for your kids this summer? How about a performing arts day camp that has a Jewish twist to it? For Boys and Girls ages 6-11 July 25th-Aug 26th DISCOUNTS if signed-up before April 15th, 2011! In a short time your kids will stretch themselves in the areas of acting, playwriting, dance, singing, songwriting, meditation, improvisation, speech, and Jewish Studies! 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Madonnara Designs: Handmade Photo Gifts For & Inspired By …Your Loved Ones Specializing in affordable handmade photo pendants on wood, glass and mother of pearl. Single and double sided options. Bookmarks and bracelets personalized with your own photos, artwork or messages as well. Gift certificates available. Look for Madonnara Designs on Facebook and “like” to be entered in a Free Pendant giveaway! http://www.dawnwagner.blogspot.com/ Wedding and Event Planning with an Eco-friendly flair! Bella Sophia Events, LLC specializes in glamorously green weddings and events. With an eco-friendly flair, they flawlessly plan, organize, design and coordinate every life event from baby showers, children’s parties, mitzvahs, sweet 16’s, weddings, cocktail parties, and every event in between! They are currently booking for a few remaining dates in 2011. Visit their website and blog for more information at www.bellasophiaeventdesign.com or www.bellasophiaevents.blogspot.com. Jessica Morris, MA, MFTI is offering a special discount on Therapy services to Jen’s List members! Jessica creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Her office is located in Calabasas and she specializes in working with children and adolescents on a myriad of issues including grief and loss, trauma, divorce, anxiety, depression, etc. If you have concerns about your child’s mood, behavior or overall wellbeing call Jessica today at (818) 216-4465. She will make you and your family comfortable. Private Quarters Invites You to Share the Comfort with Women in Need! Now through April 30th Private Quarters (PQ), a direct sells company offering high-quality bed/bathroom linens and accessories, invites you to Host a Private Quarters’ party during the month of April, and PQ will match your Host Awards with a donation of merchandise to benefit a battered or homeless women’s shelter from our list. 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May be used on multiple children in any combination. Each child using pass counts as one visit (5 kids at 1 time is 5 visits.) Print out this coupon and redeem at Jungle Land. Valid thru 4-30-11. 30315 Canwood St. in Agoura Hills, 91301818-706-9002 Every Sat and Sun. in April kids eat free at Chipotle Click on the following link for all the details: http://ra.chipotle.com/email/11-cor-007.htm. Cupcakes and other goodies baked with half the fat, calories and sugar! Half as bad. Twice as good. Spring is finally here and with that comes lots of showers like April showers, baby showers, wedding showers and did we mention tons of kid’s birthday parties?!? Well, look no further for a cute bakery to spice up whatever event you are planning. They have all the cute cupcakes and party favors you could ever desire AND they are HALf the fat, calories and sugar than any other bakery. Visit www.halfbaked.co or follow them at www.facebook.com/halfbakedco. Registration for LA Kids Consignment’s Pasadena sale is open! Registration for LA Kids Consignment’s PASADENA sale is now open! They are accepting 200 consignors for this sale. Consigning is a great way to make money on all your outgrown kids items: kids clothes (sizes 0-16), toys, shoes, strollers, books, DVDs, games, puzzles, maternity, furniture and so much more! The sale will take place Friday-Sunday, May 20-22, 9am-5pm, 2830 East Foothill Blvd, Pasadena CA 91107. Get more info/register on the website at www.lakidsconsignment.com. SPRING BREAK CAMP LEADS Save on Spring Break Comedy Camp in Studio City! Monday, 4/18- Friday, 4/22 from 9am to 2pm. All ages and levels welcome, including shy beginners and ol’ pros. They will be learning hilarious improv comedy games in the style of “Whose Line Is It, Anyway?”, writing their own comedic sketches in the style of SNL, creating original comedic characters, and more! Campers will perform in a live comedy show for family and friends on Friday! Mention Jen’s List and save 10%! Space is limited – call 818-660-3460 to sign up! http://www.StudioLOL.com AND Spring Camp April 26 – 29 in Hollywood April 26th-29th from 9am – 3pm Join campers in kindergarten through 6th grade for an exciting day camp, where each day is a themed party. Hawaiin Luaus, Petting Zoos, Pirate Day and Carnivals, this is a camp not to be missed at Temple Israel of Hollywood’s Camp Simcha Spring Break 2011. Contact camp director, Brigitte at bbenchanan@tioh.org or (323) 876-8330 ext: 4005. Summer Camp information available too: field trips, swimming, arts, crafts, friends and more http://tiohdayschool.org/index.php/programs/camp-simcha Individual, Couples or Parenting Counseling in Beverly Hills or Calabasas For people who want to be the kind of parents they dream of being, or have the kind of head-over heels in love relationship they were in that made them want to marry and have children in the first place! Empathetic, effective therapy for people who are wanting to experience great joy and love in their lives and relationships. Child and play therapy available in the Calabasas office. Licensed since 1990 and with 2 grown children and a long, committed (27 years!) marriage of her own, Catherine DeMonte. LMFT has been helping individuals, couples and families get to the kind of lives they know they deserve. She may be reached at (818) 880-6559 or (310) 295-2130. 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In view of the problems stemming from crime, unfaithful partners and other opportunity based fraudulent activity, ADRIDEN Global conduct legal and ethical investigations, including background investigations and asset searches, in order to protect its clients personal and business interests. Through the efforts of ADRIDEN Global, their clients can make decisions in their personal, professional and business lives with the confidence that the person or company that they are interacting with has been vetted and validated. Contact Ashour Ebrahim at (818) 292-8877 or visit www.adridenglobal.com to learn more about their full range of services. Mention Jen’s List to receive a free one hour consultation and a 10% discount on your first investigative matter. CA PI #26195. Estate Planning for Families with Children As parents, you know that nothing keeps you up at night more than worrying about your children’s future well-being. Find peace of mind by having a qualified attorney prepare a thorough estate plan, including the most essential element, a GUARDIANSHIP NOMINATION for your children. Don’t let the courts decide what will happen to your children. The Law Offices of Lillian E. Levoff is currently offering a free home visit consultation to Jen’s List members! www.levofflaw.com
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