Hey Moms & Dads…Do you have questions about your role with your child’s technology? What are your kids doing on line? How do you regulate their screen time? How do you manage privacy settings? Passwords? Internet safety is a HUGE issue. Kids and teenagers are accessing the Internet on multiple devices, so guarding the Mac or PC isn’t enough. Are your kids online too often for too long? It’s becoming a problem for many. Internet and gaming addiction is real. GadgetSOS can help you create a plan to regulate hours per day, allowed web sites and a variety of tools at your disposal to help you deal with this very important issue. Contact Gregg Steiner at (818) 485-1444 or email gregg@gadgetSOS.com. New referral program: Refer Gregg to 4 people and earn a free hour of service.
Today in History The Vietnam War ends with the fall of Saigon (later renamed Ho Chi Minh City) (1975) Hairstyle Appreciation Day National Honesty Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
$157 for Three Days of Camp at Fitness by the Sea ($223) Value Camps like these make parents wish they were kids again. Your child gets to boogie board, get their face painted, play sports & creative games, and will come home wiped out after all the fun at their locations in Santa Monica, Malibu, El Segundo, and Pacific Palisades. All activities are lead by anexperienced & dedicated older staff (average age 28) of parents,teachers, and coaches at a place the Chief of LA County Lifeguards named the SAFEST beach camp in LA County. Email to redeem your discount to info@fitnessbythesea.com. Expires May 7th. Offer Terms and Conditions. Valid for new families only. Only one voucher per child, for ages 5-14. May not be combined with other discounts, redeem by Aug. 30th.
Does Your Child miss the Kindergarten Cut-off this Fall? Be a part of this wonderful NAEYC Accredited, Reggio Emelia inspired Early Childhood Center. Space is available for your precious little one in the Transitional Kindergarten (Running Start) program. Call 310-829-2517 or email cynthia.barzilai@bethshirshalom.org for more info. They look forward to you becoming a part of their exciting and nurturing family.
Healthy Mom’s, Healthy Babies Ganit Kriel’s medical practice focuses on women’s health and fertility. She believes acupuncture and Eastern medicine are particularly effective in healing women’s health issues due to their holistic approach. Ganit specializes in helping women get pregnant, overcome nausea or “morning sickness,” relieve lower back pain, and all other elements of the pregnancy/ birthing process. Call 310-927-2792 or email thumoshealthcenter@mac.com for more info.
Learning to Swim and being Watersafe is a MUST, SIGN UP TODAY! One of the most progressive learn to swim programs in the country, Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy has recently been featured on KTLA Channel 5, http://tinyurl.com/a4f6gpf. The segment showcases the impact made with thousands of young kids. With spring upon us and summer fast approaching, getting kids back into the water and solidifying their lifesaving skills is essential for every parent. Mention this listing and receive 2 FREE LESSONS! Registration fees not included, one per family, new students only. Westside JCC 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036 323-525-0323 West Hills Location 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills, 91307 818-464-3315
T.H.E. Event is back! Come for an unforgettable night of food, wine and entertainment with silent and live auctions, a live concert performance by “Band From TV” and an evening hosted by Chris Harrison of “The Bachelor.” All proceeds support the Las Virgenes teachers and counselors who make a difference in the children’s lives every day. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, May 1st atwww.TheEventParty.org. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
LA Music For Kids/English and Spanish music classes (0-5yrs) Offering late registration for Music Together® in Westwood & Canta Y Baila in Culver City. Session has already started, however late registration is available. They offer weekly 45-minute weekly music classes for a set # of weeks in a row (varies by semester, 6-10 weeks). You will explore music through songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and instrument “play-along”. Class instruments & props include: bells, eggs shakers, drums, balls, scarves, rhythm sticks & more! Music Together® class is offered Mondays at 10am and Canta Y Baila Spanish music immersion class is offered Wednesdays at 4pm. Email lamusictogether@gmail.comfor more info.
Cinco De Mayo Style Fundraiser at The Canyon Salon May 5th from 12-4pm Come get a conditioning treatment, blowdry and style along with appetizers and Margaritas….all for $25! All proceeds go to LVUSD! Email shannonnewhart@hotmail.com to reserve your space! 3693 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Westlake Village, 91362
All Green Things-Liquidating 70% OFF Last day is today! There are some great deals. Tire swings, baby blankets, lots of baby bottle nipples, diapers, bags, folders and notebooks, jewelry, etc.
Divas & Dudes Children’s Boutique 15% OFF Entire Store Sale Now-Saturday May 4th from 10am-5pm Get ready for the Season with new clothing, accessories and toys! 4881 Topanga Cyn Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364 (818) 704-0100 www.facebook.com/divasanddudeschildrensboutique
Prestique Academy of Innovation and Technology Parent Meeting June 6th at 6pm Still looking for that perfect school? Prestique Academy combines a prestigious education for your unique child. Located in Woodland Hills, south of the blvd, on Canoga Ave. They are currently accepting applications for Transitional Kinder (4.5-5), Kinder(5-6), First Grade(5.5-7). Small class size! Prestique’s approach to learning includes learning through play, the use of iPads, and developing children to be lifelong learners. All teachers are credentialed. 21338 Dumetz Rd. in Woodland Hills
Free Soccer Demo Class Thursday May 9th at 4pm Free intro to Soccer class taught by the great coaches at Soccer Shots! This developmentally appropriate class emphasizes creative play, enjoyment of sport, and character building lessons. This is a great way to get some energy out and get running and kicking. Kids 3-8. FREE. Limited space is available. Call 818-779-1099 or Email littleacornsgrow@yahoo.com for more information. 19000 Saticoy St. in Reseda, 91335
ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition is filming the big reveal of a local OC resident’s year long weight loss journey and wants YOU to be in the audience Wednesday, May 1st at 8:30pm 21+ ONLY. If you’re interested in attending this filming, RSVP via email to hollywoodfinale@gmail.com. Include your full name, email address, phone number, and the number of people in your party and they will forward all of the details for the shoot. They will be a raffling off prizes throughout the event and at the end of the event, will raffle off a FLAT SCREEN TV! Avalon Hollywood 1735 N Vine St. in Hollywood, 90028
Helping Buyers and Sellers Support their Charity of Choice Their mission is to provide a platform for buyers and sellers to help raise funds for their non-profit of choice. They aim to help buyers, sellers, and non-profits raise funds while at the same time raising awareness for the non-profit. It’s a 100% transaction fee free online service for buyers and sellers. Love My Charity™ takes the traditional concept of e-commerce and boosts it with a built-in donation system. It allows individuals to list products to sell while giving them a means to reach a uniquely large market. Utilizing a fully-automated donation system, a portion of the proceeds is given to a non-profit of the seller’s choice.
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The Family Wall Does your family’s favorite gathering spot need a little inspiration? These prints and plaques range from typographical designs with sage advice to artful drawings of man’s best friend. With their charming designs, you’ll want to hang them in a spot for all to see. https://www.onekingslane.com/sales/
Receive 20% discount on EVERYTHING at Joseph Wahl Arts and Joeybaby Good thruSaturday May 13th when you mention Jen’s List Custom Made Furniture & Accessories for Babies, Children & Teens. That includes beds, desks, bookcases, side tables, cribs, bedding, art, and more! Along with Joseph’s beautiful custom furniture we carry may lines including: Dwell, Bloom, Orbit Baby Strollers Baby Letto, Franklin and Ben, Nurseryworks, Little giraffe blankets, Little Castle Gliders, Petunia Pickle Bottom. Aden and Anais, Oopsy Daisy Fine Art, Bla Bla Hand Knits and more! Check out the Beautiful Baby Gift Baskets too! Come in and find something unique! www.etsy.com – under josephwahlarts 818-340-9245
Lifelong benefits from early music lessons A recent study shows that music lessons in childhood may lead to changes in the brain that persist years after the lessons stop, so at the same time as your family experiences pleasure and mastery from musical education, the cognitive skills of a working memory, the ability to disambiguate speech sounds and making sound-to-meaning connections are being developed. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/10/early-music-lessons-have-longtime-benefits/
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A comprehensive, all natural blend of vitamins & micronutrients with no sugar At Volo, they are nutritionists, scientists, pediatricians, and parents. They formulated complete, balanced blend of vitamins and micronutrients, each with a special role in supporting the growth, development, and natural defenses of young bodies and minds. Volo Vitamins are made and rigorously tested for safety and efficacy in the USA. VoloKids dissolves with a touch of fizz; it tastes great without any sugar; and includes a blend of seventeen different fruits for natural, delicious, nutritious flavor. A few seconds is all it takes to give future superheroes, ballerinas, and astronauts the nutrients they need to play, imagine, and grow stronger and healthier than ever.
Big Sibling’s Big Influence: Some Behaviors Run In The Family: Shots http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/29/
Never have to use Bisquick again Make your own healthier baking mix to have at the ready for pancakes, drop biscuits, apple fritters, cookies and waffles. Good whole wheat nutrition. Ok to sub palm shortening or coconut oil for butter and flax seed meal for wheat germ. Comments discuss additional ingredients/uses. http://kitchensimplicity.com/whole-wheat-baking-mix/
Finally, a school fundraiser that gives back The Simple Gifts Project offers something better than traditional product fundraisers: an online catalog of gifts that provide food, shelter and health to children in your community and across the globe. Every donation is 100% tax deductible, and your school gets 50% of every dollar raised, guaranteed. So when your kids share the Giving Catalog, they aren’t just raising money for their school, scouting troop or soccer team. They are helping children in need, and learning how small gifts – one meal, one book, or one dose of medicine – can change a child’s life. That’s fundraising you can feel good about.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream June 2nd-Sept. 28th The most magical outdoor setting in LA is transformed into an enchanted forest inhabited by lovers both fairy and human. Mediterranean buffet dinners, with a cast of fairies in attendance, take place every Thursday in August at 6:30 pm in the theater’s adjacent gardens, followed by an 8 pm performance. (separate admission, or combo packages available). Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 90290 310-455-3723
Three weekends of acclaimed short-film programs return to delight movie-goers big and small Saturdays & Sundays, May 4th-19th, variable schedule 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm Three weekends of acclaimed, international short-film programs return to delight movie-goers big and small. This global tour of charming, funny and poignant films -hailing from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Japan, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore, Spain and Taiwan, among others-is an awe-inspiring journey for the whole family. Festival highlights include the latest in both live action and animated shorts, and a very special Nickelodeon Family Fun Day! http://www.redcat.org/event/redcat-international-childrens-film-festival-2013
Glamour Birthday Parties Little girls love to be dolled up! Have a certified makeup artist/child development major come to your child’s birthday party for glitz and glamour! Email heyitshaleycoats@gmail.com for more information!
Terra Day Spa: Weight Loss/Reduction Massages – Lose inches in an organic way No pills or injections. This massage technique is performed with high pressure at a faster rate than usual. The reductive massage seeks to help eliminate localized fat accumulation and simultaneously contour the body achieving a more aesthetic shape. This treatment is ideal for getting rid of unwanted localized fat. (323) 466-4166 5520 Santa Monica Blvd Ste. 111 in Los Angeles, 90038
Your Jr. Chef can make Figgy Fuel Bars Modeled on Lärabars for an on-the-go breakfast/afternoon pick-me-up. After toasting slivered almonds, process dried black Mission figs until finely chopped, make almond meal, process in almond butter, orange zest, vanilla, cinnamon, s&p. Add brown rice cereal and mix with hands. Put in 8×8″ baking pan with hands and freeze. Cut slab into 16 bars, 252 calories each. Yummy.Parental supervision. http://www.chow.com/recipes/28752-figgy-fuel-bar
In-Home Math Tutoring–Finals are around the corner Academic Training Services provides premiere in-home Math Tutoring and Academic Support to the Valley and Westside. Their philosophy is that nobody is “Bad at Math.” Even as finals approach, personalized instruction and focus on the foundations can help any student excel. Along with math help, Academic TS’s goal is to “train” your child to improve his/her organization, time management and study skills. 818-939-6170 www.AcademicTrainingServices.com
Presence in Parenting Toddler Support Group Fridays at 11am in Santa Monica A new support group for parents to obtain some advice and a different perspective on some of the issues facing their family while your toddler engages with high quality materials & socializes with peers. Erica will facilitate discussion, including recent research in Child Development & Developmental Neurobiology. Topics will include developing self-esteem, using discipline vs. punishment, effective communication, & understanding how children think. Contact Erica 323-841-0606 for more information. 1st visit free.
West Valley LAPD Open House Saturday, May 4th Station tours and static displays.
Boys with a sense of Adventure and a desire to have a whole lot of FUN – wanted – Must like dirt Cub Scout Pack 911, based in Northridge, is looking for 1st-5th grade boys for what will undoubtedly be the start of a great journey for them. For over 80 years, Cub Scouts have been having the time of their lives making new friends and learning new things in an environment designed to help them succeed. From building his own pinewood derby® car to learning how to roast the perfect marshmallow with his best friends at a family campout, your son will LOVE being a Cub Scout.
Good Clean Love They create all-natural and organic love products without all the icky stuff you normally find in personal care products. They also help you make your love sustainable. The increase the quantity and quality of love relationships in the world. Organic, Vegan, Cruelty-free, Petro-chemical-free & Paraben-free.
Your Jr. Chef can make Superseed (Superpower) Bars Packed with omega-3s, protein, fiber and antioxidants for an on-the-go breakfast/afternoon pick-me-up Toast brown rice cereal, raw sliced almonds, raw sunflower seeds, raw wheat germ, whole chia seeds and flax seed meal, and pulse in food processor, set aside. Process pitted Medjool dates to a ball. Heat smooth unsalted almond butter/brown rice syrup/salt/vanilla, and mix in dates/unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir in cereal mixture, and press firmly with hands into buttered 8×8″ baking pan. After it cools, cut into 10 bars, 205 calories each. Parental supervision. http://www.chow.com/recipes/28751-superseed-bar
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