Children’s Book and Song I Wonder What It’s Like To Be was written for children up to 6 years old. It follows the song of the same name. It’s about a boy named Wonder who wonders what it would be like to be a Fish or a Bee or a Flea or any other thing. Children love to sing along with the song as they read the book. There are a few pages in the back of the book for your child or grandchild to create their own things to “Wonder” what they would like to be.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! Fatigue Syndrome Day International Nurses Day Limerick Day The flush toilet is patented. (1792) School Nurse’s Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=24
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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 every Monday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. DEVELOPMENTAL Skill Definition, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: bonding, building relationships, appreciating differences, self-esteem, self-expression, responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness, curiosity, motivation, persistence, self-control. THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for “SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: STRESS RESPONSE” development is birth to about 3 years. The more opportunity children have for positive social-emotional experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. Some “Social/Emotional: STRESS RESPONSE” tidbits: * INSTEAD OF programming your child’s expectation for hearing “NO,” tell him HOW WELL he’s doing when he’s doing what you WANT him to do by acknowledging his action or behavior. When he puts his toys away without a fuss, say “I like it when you put your toys away nicely.” Say, “Good listening!” “I like how you paid attention!” “Nice teeth brushing!” rather than praising the child (as a person) with “good boy.” When he brings his plate into the kitchen, say, “Thank you for remembering to bring your plate into the kitchen.” * CHILDREN, and sometimes even adults, are LITERAL and relate to ‘patterns of behavior’ – if you don’t say the general phrase “good girl!” every single time she acts in a positive way, she’ll unconsciously interpret that she’s been a “bad” girl when you DON’T say “good girl!” even though that’s not what you mean! * LOUD VOICES/HITTING don’t model what you want the child to do. If you ‘yell to communicate,’ you’re modeling ‘yelling to communicate.’ When you use physical discipline, it gives him permission to hit when he’s angry. When you use soft warm touches and a moderated voice with tempered words, in time he will, too. Next week – “Social/Emotional: STRESS RESPONSE” Pt. 5 Comment to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Flair Cleaners 3rd annual Flair Care Package Drive Beginning May 13th, in conjunction with the USO Greater Los Angeles Area. Also, Flair will clean or launder up to 5 shirts, blouses or pants for all active duty military personnel and veterans at no charge May 24th-26th. Residents and businesses are being enlisted to donate supplies that will offer a “touch-of-home,” regardless of where they are deployed. Donations can be brought to any Flair location-Burbank, Studio City, Valencia-May 13th through Memorial Day weekend. Everyone who donates will receive a certificate for 50% off dry cleaning as a thank you. Items needed for the Flair Care Package drive can be found on the Flair Cleaners Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/flairdrycleaners.
Autry Family Day: Marionette Magic and Moms
Moms of Girls 3 to 5 and & 7 to 8 Needed May 15th Looking for mom’s of girls 3, 4 or 5 years old and looking for girls 7 and 8 to watch a movie and be paid to give your opinion. Girls will be paid $75 and mom’s of little girls will be paid $90. North Hollywood area from 3:30–7pm. Call Jenny at (818) 225-8425. Do not call if currently affiliated with the entertainment industry.
Your Jr. Chef can make Spinach Lasagna for 10 So easy. Layer jarred sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, sliced mozzarella cheese with mixture of ricotta, frozen spinach, parmesan, egg, garlic, s&p. Cover, bake and enjoy! Serve with a simple salad. Comment recommends add’l flavor boost – sautéed onion, garlic, spices/herbs (dried oregano, basil, pinch cayenne) – added to ricotta/spinach mixture. Parental supervision. http://www.chow.com/recipes/30277-easy-spinach-lasagna
Saturday, May 18th from 10am0in 22451 Plantation Court in Santa Clarita Celebrate the model opening in true SoCal fashion – with food, fun, and sun. The street fair will feature a hot dog stand, Del’s Lemonade, face painting, music, and more. Explore River Village’s traditional small town character and Americana theming during the model home Grand Opening and All-American Street Festival. To get there, exit I-5 north at Valencia Blvd., turn right onto Valencia Blvd., left onto McBean Pkwy., right onto Newhall Ranch Rd., right onto Santa Clarita Pkwy., u-turn at Riverrock Way and right onto Grand Oaks Dr. Facebook: www.facebook.com/VALENCIAcalifornia
Mort’s Famous Deli of Tarzana Will Have a Brunch for Mother’s Day Offering fish platters or cold meat platters or hot meat platters for your enjoyment. Choose (3) of any meats- and choose (2) from any fish (lox,baked salmon,,whitefish…) All drinks include fountain drinks, coffee, and tea only. All platters are priced per person. Mort’s is located next to Bea’s Bakery in Tarzana
Discussion of life situations with no choices, limited choices and unlimited choices. http://www.familytlc.net/giving_choices.html
Honoree Diana Hendel, PharmD, CEO of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Community Hospital of Long Beach and Miller Children’s Hospital of Long Beach, will present “Finding Our Inner ‘Possibilitarian’: Reflections on Vision, Resilience, and Transformation.” Tickets prices for WHA members, $75, non-members,$95. Register at wha2013wotygala.eventbrite.com. To become a sponsor or to purchase a table, contact woty@whasocal.org or (951) 272-8101.For more information, contact event co-chair Peggy C. Frank at pfrank@frankpr.com or (818) 735-3591. The Hotel Maya in Long Beach 700 Queensway Drive
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Your Jr. Chef can make Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing A flavorful topping to any salad or hot/cold cooked veges. No-cook, food processor-fast, finely chopped combination of carrots, shallot, fresh ginger, miso paste, oils/vinegar, s&p to taste. Parental supervision. http://www.wittyinthecity.com/2013/05/carrot-ginger-dressing
Have You Been a Victim of Idenity Theft: Casting Call A highly respected company that’s mission is to protect people from Identity Theft is looking for your story. If you or someone you know has experienced identity theft, they want to hear about it. If your story is chosen, you could be featured in one of their commercials as well as receive a $275 value of service. If you’re interested, email your name, age, occupation, best contact number, as well as a little bit about how you were a victim of identity theft. Also include a recent photo of yourself. Send to karenscasting@gmail.com.
College Tutor Available: Former Oak Park Honors & AP Student home for the Summer Hali Simons, Oak Park High School grad, is home for summer and tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students. Now, a student at George Washington University, in D.C, will be home in Oak Park and working over the summer. Very flexible schedule, contact for more information. References available upon request. Call (818) 517-7600 or email hsimons@gwmail.gwu.edu.
Where do vegetables really come from? Here’s a reprint of a 1949 NatGeo article comprehensively outlining the origin, nature, behavior, and travels of the vegetables now most commonly grown in the United States. Which veges are American? (Hint: onions, lettuce, broccoli, carrots, peas are not.) There’s enough material here for school reports. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives
DaddyScrubs Each tie comes in a special keepsake box, complete with the quote, “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Daddy.” DaddyScrubs has developed three different Daddy Tie designs which are guaranteed to suit every dad out there. The Elegant Daddy Tie is classy, black and white and made of 100% printed silk. This tie is perfect for dad to wear to the office! Edgy Daddy with Hearts Tie is bright and edgy and made of 100% woven silk. Dad would be thrilled to receive this tie from his kids and to remember how proud he is to be their daddy! Word Search Daddy Tie is for the fun and playful daddy. This tie is made of 100% printed silk. http://www.daddyscrubs.com/categories/gifts
Free Elder Care Referral Service Are you the “Sandwich Generation” or have a loved one who can no longer live at home? Confused and overwhelmed as to where to start. Call an elder care specialist. They have seen the homes, know the owners and caregivers. The will give you referrals at No Cost to the family. Your choice, their guidance. Call Lilli at (818) 307-8392. www.assistedlivingconnections.com
Her Mission is Helping Others: Join Leslie for a Wellness Seminar: Our mission is helping others
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Newborns cry… a lot First time parents need to be reassured… it’s not your fault. Here are some strategies to soothe crying babies: the basics, the 5 Ss, going for a ride, white noise, more. Remember – never shake your crying baby. http://www.oregonlive.com/kiddo/index.ssf/2013/04/tips
Anger Management is the hilarious new party game where being a hot head makes you cool In this game, your pet peeves, mood swings and least favorite things can score you points. Be the first to get “absolutely steamed” and you win! Finally, all that time yelling at the TV or the distracted driver next to you will pay off! Anger Management is all about encouraging us to lighten up and laugh at the things that drive us crazy! http://www.endlessgames.com/gamesAngerMgmt.html
Baby Banter at University Synagogue in Brentwood New parent-and-me sessions for babies 6 weeks to 12+ months old. Sign up at UniSyn.org/Baby or call (310) 472-0603. There is a free introductory class on Tuesday, May 14th and Tuesday, May 28th at 11am. Baby Banter is a collaborative effort between University Synagogue’s Early Childhood Learning Center and Stretch-n-Grow/5 Star Enrichment. They will focus on movement and music, baby bonding, and storytime. For more specific information, visit www.UniSyn.org/Baby In support of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day, Out of the Box Collective is offering a Food Revolution Day Farm-to-Table giveaway to make it easy for Los Angeles families to eat local, healthy food. Share a seasonal ingredient tip/recipe for a chance to win a week’s worth of local food (produce, dairy, meats and regional specialities) including recipes and meal plans – $180 value! Contest ends May 17th.
No, Dad, you can’t “fix” your baby’s crying From about 2 weeks old to up to 5 months old, some healthy babies go through a normal developmental stage called the “Period of Purple Crying.” Certainly it’s stressful, but it’s not triggered by mom or dad. Learn more. http://purplecrying.info/information-for-dads.php
How to Help Your Child Become a Better Writer Reluctant Writer? Here are some fun and easy at home tips and strategies you can do with your child over the summer to encourage more writing practice!
In-Home Therapist Brings Mental Health To Your Door
Take an Instant Vacation From Stress, Anytime Stress is an unavoidable part of modern life. But that doesn’t mean it has to control your life. With the simple, but effective exercises on Stress Free, you can instantly reduce stress, quiet your mind, and relax your body. Available on CD or as a digital download, Stress Free features 6 stress-busting guided relaxation exercises that combine soothing music with the sounds of nature to carry you away to a place of peace and tranquility. Visit www.quietmindsolutions.com and get Stress Free today.
For the Dad who likes to work in the garage or fix things around the house Wikki Stix Fixables® are a reusable, affordable solution to so many minor household issues! Fixables are great for organizing the workshop to keep nails, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers, and any small hardware in order and ready for use. Extension cords can be wound up and secured with Wikki Stix to keep them from getting tangled or unwound, too! Dad will love this inexpensive organizing solution! http://www.wikkistix.com/new_household.php
Casting Fun, Outgoing, Hilarious Bridal Parties for New TV Show Casting through June 2013. From the casting team that brought you Martha Stewart Wedding’s I Do, My Do. Looking for bridal parties to participate in a fun, new show that takes a peek behind the curtain at all the work that goes into making the wedding day an amazing one! You must be under the age of 26 and will be part of a wedding that takes place between Nov 2013 and Feb 2014 and currently planning engagement parties, showers, bachelorette parties, and other bridal events. Email weddingpartycasting@gmail.com.
Sinai Temple’s Dor Chadash Volunteers with TreePeople Thursday, June 13th from 10am-Noon Volunteer with TreePeople for a Park Work Day at their headquarters on top of Mulholland Drive! This is a great opportunity to teach your children about taking care of our environment while spending time with friends! To join the event, register directly with TreePeople at www.treepeople.org/event/06/13/2013/park-work-day.
Gym-going, health-conscious fathers still want their treat, but packed with protein and lower in calories At just 150 calories per pint, Arctic Zero ice cream is gluten-free, fat-free, all-natural and high in fiber, and provides a healthy option to the fattening, full cream ice cream available today! Made with 14 grams of whey protein, Arctic Zero is touted as a protein shake in ice cream form. This is one sweet treat that Dad will enjoy without the guilt! Pints are available in Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Coffee, Cookies & Cream, Mint Chocolate Cookie, and Strawberry. 85 calorie bars are also available in Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Orange Dream.
Private Screening of “Girl Rising”: A Powerful Film About Global Girls Education Monday, May 13that 5:30pm Join the Global Women’s Empowerment Network (GWEN) for a private screening of “Girl Rising,” a powerful film that tells the stories of nine girls from around the world who face – and overcome – unbelievable obstacles on the path to an education. Great actresses narrate each girl’s story including Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington and Anne Hathaway. Red Carpet is 5:30, screening is 7 pm, Laemmle Music Hall Theater, 9036 Wilshire Blvd. http://www.gwennetwork.org/girl-rising-screening |
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