Does your child struggle in school or become frustrated when learning new concepts? The Kelter Center: -Assesses your child’s academic strengths and needs. -Creates a program, with measurable goals, for working with your child. -Has ONE-ON-ONE specialists to work with your child. Grand opening of a new location in Sherman Oaks to serve valley residents! The Kelter Center’s original office is in West Los Angeles. Get started by calling (310) 312-1056!
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Love Note Day National Punctuation Day Family Health and Fitness Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=164 National Cherries Jubilee Day
A BIG Shout Out to Westside Tile and Stone, Inc.! “Had the best experience and wanted to share! I randomly wondered into this 9300 square foot award winning showroom to find an entire team of experienced in-house designers that were willing to help me find what I needed. They represent 250+ different suppliers of exquisite tile and stone materials. They have earned a reputation for its vast selection, superb customer service, and technical knowledge. They can turn even the smallest bathrooms/kitchens into marvelous creations. The store has all setting materials and tools needed for all types of installations; commercial or residential, as well as an extensive list of licensed contractors that have been working with them for 15+ years. I HIGHLY recommend!” ~Jen Levinson
LA Dad creates ARTKIVE – the easiest way to store, share and print your child’s artwork! You will never again feel guilty about throwing away your child’s work – just ARTKIVE it and have it turned into a hardcover book with the touch of a button! You’ll be able to turn any of your kid’s art into other great products as well. The print features are being built now, but the app is live so you can start Artkiving! Here’s a funny video about a mom that gets caught throwing away her child’s art: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFFz6PVD51c.
Parenting That Works! How to Get Your Kids to Listen and Cooperate: FREE One-Night Workshop You will have fun and: *Learn secrets to calm yourself & your child during an upset *Get your child to really listen *Feel better about yourself as a parent Wed., Sept. 26th from 7- 8:30pm Mt. Olive Preschool 1343 Ocean Park Blvd. in Santa Monica, 90405 Thurs., Sept. 27th from 7- 8:30pm Center for Hope & Healing 3685 Motor Ave. in LA, 90034 310-773-6635
Always taking care of everybody else? So much to do! Happy Bodies has 1,000’s of the best quality vitamins and wellness products on sale every month, up to 60% off, to help keep you healthy! Click the SALES & SAVINGS menu at www.happybodies.com. Jen’s List members get an additional $10 off an order over $50 – Use code JENS. Break out the energizing nutrients your body needs with Greens drinks to provide green plant energy, Vitamin B to build energy, and Vitamin D to use as the “sun’s energy”.
ECHO & EKG Screening Sat., Oct. 13th from 10:30am-3pm The echocardiogram (ECHO) and electrocardiogram (EKG) are the best tools for detection of the risks of sudden cardiac death. These tests typically cost $1,500 & are usually not covered by insurance. Cardiac screenings are available for ages 5+ for a tax deductible donation of $85pp. Lizzie Brenkus is coordinating a special event with LA Triathlon Club, Inner Power Yoga, and HeartfeltCardiacProjects.org. Only a small percentage of people know the actual health picture of their most essential muscle, their heart. Screenings take only 15 minutes & are painless, quick, and easy. Click “Schedule a Screening” and sign up at www.HeartfeltCardiacProjects.org. Inner Power Yoga 21928 Ventura Blvd. in WH, 91364 818-591-2639
Pregnant? Just had a baby? Learn all about how to save your child’s life in this hands-on three-hour workshop, covering CPR for infants as well as first aid for common household injuries and accidents. This workshop is great for parents, grandparents, nannies, and other caregivers. Next classes: Saturday, October 6th from 2-5pm Sunday, October 21st from 11am-2pm Classes held at A Mother’s Haven in Encino. Call to register at 818-380-3111 or go to www.shopthehaven.com/new-parents-cpr.html.
OPEN ART at ZOOKIES in Toluca Lake Open Tuesday – Saturday, from 11am – 2pm Make a mess in our classroom, not your home! Stop by for Open Art everyday from 11am-2pm. Tuesday – Fancy Dough and Sculpting Wednesday – Painting Thursday – Collage and Cutting Friday – Beading and Stamping Saturday – Special family projects
Rope Crafts
Mom, why don’t I have any friends? I hate having to sit by myself at lunch… I am so lonely. Being a kid can be hard. Whether your child is a brand new kindergartener, starting middle school or a senior in high school, making and maintaining strong friendships can be very difficult. When children and teens feel lonely and left out we see dropping grades, low self-esteem, increased irritability and more acting out behaviors; overall just unhappy kids. Social Coaching Club can help. They offer social skills coaching and therapeutic services to increase self-confidence, assertiveness, effective communication and friendship building skills in children, tweens and teens. Social Coaching Club, Helping Parents Help Their Kids® 818.379.3340
Looking for a FRESH way to celebrate your child’s birthday?
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AMAZING Balloon Artist for your next event! When you need unique entertainment or custom balloon decorations for your next party or event check out Balloon Artist, Cathy Olson at http://www.cathyolsonballoonartist.com. She is INCREDIBLE! I just had the pleasure of having her at a party I was hosting and she was a HUGE hit! Mother & teacher, Cathy is great with children and will provide strolling balloon creations and crazy balloon hats for your party. Call 213-399-1447 or email balloonartist@hotmail.com for more info! She is the best! Even if you don’t need this info now, jot it down for the future!
Refinance & Help Your Childs School! If you are thinking about refinancing and taking advantage of these incredible low rates, you need to call Richard Shuben of The Shuben Group. In most cases he will cover all of your loan fees, and do something that no one else is offering. He will make a donation to the school of your choice when escrow closes! Let’s help our schools with much needed funds while helping ourselves. Richard can do a loan for anyone anywhere in California. He truly values every client. Call him at (818) 883-9473.
MOGL is really, really easy and a total no brainer Plus, you will be doing good for our community. Every time you spend over $20 at a MOGL restaurant, they donate a meal to our local Feeding America. Together we have donated over 100,000 meals in a short 16 months. MOGL is FREE and hooks you up with 10% cash-back at over 1000 restaurants in California including Sage Brush Cantina, The Landing and Fresh Brothers! How it works: Simply register your own debit or credit card, use that card when dining at participating restaurants, get paid 10% back to your own card automatically. No coupons or loyalty cards, completely seamless! Download the mobile or app or go to www.mogl.com to sign up! Use referral code Jen@jenslist.com.
Temple Kol Tikvah’s ECC is having so much fun The program is unique in so many ways. Emergent Curriculum, Construction – Deconstruction Zone, Library Center, Outdoor Sensory Activities, Shoes Optional, Working Garden, Body Movement, Music, Shabbat and so much more. Children love to learn from the time they are born but they are also unique individuals. Small groups for optimal learning. Low teacher – student ratios. Flexible Hours. Guidance to identify your child’s best learning style. Strong commitment to helping every child succeed! Every day is Open House at Temple Kol Tikvah ECC – Schedule your tour by calling 818-992-1960. 20400 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, 91364
11th Annual Kickin Cancer 5k Walk/Run & Family Expo Sunday, September 30th To Benefit the Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research http://kickincancer.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1016000
Now is your Chance to go from Surviving to Thriving! This is an AWESOME long-term plan where you work 1-on-1 with a Health Coach to lose weight and feel better. The Take Shape For Life program typical results are up to 2-5 lbs. lost per week. There are no meetings, program fees, drugs or stimulants & a plan that’s less than you spend each day on food! My good friend & Certified Health Coach, Laura Krupp, will share with you how to make the impossible…possible! She gives you the tools to visualize what is possible for you & how you can create the life you never even imagined was possible. Laura & her husband, Jon, have lost an incredible total combined weight of 180+ pounds, to date! SO amazing! I have recently tried the program & think it’s fantastic.
What Parents Need to Know About Pink Eye The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers tips on the prevention and treatment of this highly contagious virus. http://calabasas.patch.com/articles/what-parents-need-to-know-about-pink-eye-cd85861e
LA’s premier event producers are back with an ALL-NEW, bone-chilling Halloween experience, “Paranoia” Haunted Attraction During the month of October, the 3rd floor of Santa Monica Place will be transformed into a hair-raising haunted attraction where the un-dead will possess three uniquely terrorizing mazes: “The Infirmary,” “Insomniac Clown Playhouse” and “Granny’s Manor of Mayhem.” The attraction, aimed to rival the feared Queen Mary and Universal Studios, will have fear seekers screaming for more. Spectators can also enjoy food and merchandise vendors. Not recommended for children under 12.
Infant/Toddler classes at Leo Baeck Temple Meet other parents and share in learning about your child’s early development. Explore the various emotions associated with parenthood and ask questions while forming new friendships in a supportive environment. Children will participate in hands-on activities such as art, music and storytime. Infant/toddler classes begin Tuesday, October 9th. Side-by-Side: 9:30-11am, 12-30 months. Great Beginnings: 11:15-12:15, 3-12 months. Nanny & Me: 1-2pm, 6-24 months. Call 310-476-2274.
10 Healthy & Homemade Nut-Free Snacks for the Lunchbox
Perfect Your Skills With Your Apple Computer Feeling like you need to keep up with today’s latest technology? Now you can! Receive personal training on your Mac & learn more than you ever thought possible! Tracie Karasik will work with you to create a customized curriculum tailored to your goals, learning style and experience. Tracie worked for Apple, Inc. for 3.5 years & has a B.A. in Film from CSUN. She currently consults in the Conejo Valley. Call (805) 558-0188 or email traciekarasik@gmail.com.
Find Activities For Your Kids! Afterschool. Me is now live in Los Angeles! Afterschool.me helps parents find classes, camps and leagues for their kids. Discover the most popular sports, arts and tech programs in your neighborhood. Afterschool.me has been featured on CNNMoney, Fortune and ABC affiliates across the country. Check out over 750+ activities at 100 different locations on Afterschool.me today!
Smithsonian Museum Day Live! Free Museum Admission Day Sept. 30th In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, the Zimmer Children’s Museum is excited to participate in this annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket…for free! To learn how to get your free museum admission tickets, click http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/#ixzz21aDxwh8K. Zimmer Children’s Museum is located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Please check our website at www.zimmermuseum.org or call (323) 761-8984 for further information.
Help Keep Babies Warm And Safe This Fall And Winter: Support Sleepers In September The San Fernando Valley Chapter of Newborns In Need, a nationwide nonprofit which provides baby items to those in need, is collecting sleepers, sleep sacks and pajamas for children in sizes newborn to 2T. These sleepers will be donated to local shelters to help parents in need keep their children warm in the upcoming months. Donations can be dropped off at A Mother’s Haven, 15928 Ventura Bl., Encino or at Creation Station, 6490 Platt Ave, West Hills. www.newbornsinneed.org/socalsfv
10 Ways You Can Work Exercise Into Your Day While Home With Your Kids http://blogs.babble.com/kid-scoop/2012/09/18/10-ways
2001 Mercury Sable LS for Sale 76,800 miles, Private Party, 6 Cyl, White/Tan, Good Cond, Auto, RWD, 4 Doors, Fully Loaded, Must See! $4,600. Call 818-620-7587.
7 Tips to Help Kids Overcome Fear of Doctors http://www.parents.com/health/doctors/kids-overcome-fear-doctors/
Train to Run, Walk or Run-Walk Your First 5K or the Los Angeles Marathon with Fleet Feet Encino They provide expert advice in a casual setting with folks of ALL levels. Beginners are welcome, as are runners who would like to return to the sport. 5K training starts October 9th; L.A. Marathon training starts October 2nd. The marathon group benefits two great local charities (CATS of Northridge Hospital and ARC of North Hollywood)! For more information, contact Trey Barnes at 818.986.8686. Fleet Feet Encino 16545 Ventura Blvd. in Encino (formerly Phidippides running store)
Looking for an innovative alternative to weekly Jewish religious school that is fun, meaningful and engaging? Temple Judea’s Nisayon program meets for 2 weeks in summer and one week in winter, combining the fun of day camp with Jewish learning and prayer at our beautiful new campus in Tarzana. Nisayon families also meet once a month for dynamic and hands-on learning events. Registration currently underway for students in K-8th grade. Call 818-758-3800 for more info.
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Saving the planet one yard at a time Referred by pmrisher@sbcglobal.net “Nick has been taking care of my yard and doing special landscaping projects for me for a while now. His company was just written up in the Acorn. He is a great young man that works hard and is doing something wonderful for our environment.” 818-645-4826
Custom Cakes Creating custom cakes like those seen on Ace of Cakes or Cake Boss! www.donnabelledesserts.blogspot.com
Sheri’s Corner Daycare Referred by Jens List member dlaw3@aol.com “It is safe, loving, and warm environment. They have been caring for my child since 3 months old. He is now 18 months. The children participate in arts & crafts, music, outdoor play, reading, cooking and many other activities. Sheri’s corner is #1! They treat the children as their own. I would not trust anyone else with my child. Highly recommend!” http://www.yelp.com/biz/sheris-corner-northridge |
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