Archives for September 2012

SINAI TEMPLE PARENTING CENTER Together, they encourage and cultivate your child's emerging personality, natural curiosity & unique potential. With classes for Newborns - 2 ½ yrs., your child will receive a gentle introduction to things that take a lifetime to learn. Fall, winter, spring & summer sessions available. CUDDLERS - getting to know your baby SCOOTERS - babies on the move CRUISERS - emerging independent toddlers SHABBAT TIME - challah, music & love FITNESS FUN - spirit & strength Contact Michelle at (310) 481-3270 at ... ...continue reading

It's Never Too Early to Plan for College College counseling expert Sue Eiges Hansen, M.A., of L.A. School Scout™ gives you practical tools to help you plan now for a successful college admission, including: * Designing the most effective middle and high school curriculum * Deciding where to apply * How to develop a timeline for standardized testing * What are colleges "really" looking for * Application review * Financing a college education * Athletic recruiting * And more Whether your child is in middle ... ...continue reading

ZAMFEST Kids Festival Sept 23rd at University High School in West LA A true children's festival with a mission to inspire kids to explore their passions through creativity. Over 20 fun & interactive activities including art, music, dance, singing, hooping, songwriting, paper airplanes, turntablism, graffiti, books, stories, recycled science, and more! They are also happily giving away $1000 to one school's art program! Enter the Inspire Me contest on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/zamfest/app_252069764911080. Join them for a fun-filled experience with some of the best creative ... ...continue reading

ZAMFEST Kids Festival Sept 23rd at University High School in West LA A true children's festival with a mission to inspire kids to explore their passions through creativity. Over 20 fun & interactive activities including art, music, dance, singing, hooping, songwriting, paper airplanes, turntablism, graffiti, books, stories, recycled science, and more! They are also happily giving away $1000 to one school's art program! Enter the Inspire Me contest on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/zamfest/app_252069764911080. Join them for a fun-filled experience with some of the best creative ... ...continue reading

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 at www.afterschool.me!     Today in History Mexican Independence day National Play-doh day Collect rocks day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=156 Step Family Day The Mayflower sets ... ...continue reading

Monthly deliveries for kids ages 3-7 to get hands-on with art, science, crafts, imaginative play, and more! As busy moms, it's hard to come up with fun hands-on activities to do with your kids, let alone get the materials! Kiwi Crate is designed to spark kids' natural creativity and curiosity with hand-selected and kid-tested projects and materials. They are so cool! They created Kiwi Crate because we want to make it fun and easy to spend "healthy," delightful time building, exploring and creating together. www.kiwicrate.com     Today in ... ...continue reading

75% of CA public HS grads go to college. In '11, the ave college student had an ave debt of $22,900. As a parent in this economy, the idea of saving for college can be daunting.September is College Savings Month so instead of putting it off or pretending it's 'so far off', why not do some research & find a plan that's right for your family. ScholarShare - California's 529 College Savings Plans - offers helpful info.The new ScholarShare plan significantly reduces fees, expands the investment lineup, and offers online & mobile tools to make CA's 529 plan more accessible ... ...continue reading

Marriage Tune Up Get that spark back in your marriage with an intensive personal empowerment program from Divorce Detox™, national relationship experts that many Jen's list readers trust. The best part about it is that you can do it alone, without your spouse participating, and see amazing results. Divorce Detox utilizes the most effective, empirically based treatments drawn from the fields of psychology, sociology, and the behavioral sciences. Call 888.456.7056 to set up a free consultation. 100% Confidential. www.divorcedetox.com     ... ...continue reading

-Your Child Can Break Boards, Not Rules- Throughout the nation, youth Martial Arts is growing in popularity as parents see the positive impacts that great programs can have on their children’s growth and development. Confidence Building Improved Focus Better Discipline Emotional Regulation Physical Fitness Mixed Martial Arts at The UCLA Family Commons incorporates these core values with the coaching and social skills models developed by experts at UCLA’s Semel Institute. Convenient Schedules Classes Begin at Age 4 ... ...continue reading