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A Winter Holiday Shout Out!
As we head into the holidays, I want to thank everyone who has contributed to Jens List this year. Because of your help, I’m able to share all the wonderful news about what is going on around our great town. To encourage others who would like to try a new way to reach families in Southern California and as a thank you those who have previously submitted material for the newsletter, we are offering an amazing end of the year special.
Book 2 Top Spots on Jen’s List, and you’ll get a 3rd Top Spot, plus another two Silver spots, for FREE.
Please visit http://jenslist.com/sponsorship-specials/ for more information, and again, THANK YOU for your support.
Today in History
The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts. (1620)
“Snow White” premiered at theaters. (1937)
Forefather’s Day
Humbug Day
National Flashlight Day
Look on the Bright Side Day
Rediscover Your Career at MomFair LIVE
January 31st at UCLA
More than 50 speakers, experts, mentors, hiring managers and coaches will converge under one roof with 200+ like minded moms for a day of developing an action plan for your career. If you are returning to work, transitioning your career, want to work from home, get flex work, start a business, write a book, get better work life balance or gain new skills this event is for you. Tickets online at www.momfair.com.
Ready to rejoin the Workforce or find your direction?
Take control of your destiny and explore your potential. Your career is a major part of your life and it affects you as a whole person and your path to self-fulfillment. Thomas Hoffman M.S., Master Career Counselor uses a variety of proven techniques, testing and counseling to help you uncover your strengths and focus on your career goals. Services offered for clients in High School, College and Mid-Career changers. Expert in Workforce Return. Contact careerexplorers@msn.com or 818.661.3611.
Licelady
A professional live removal service that will treat you in the comfort and convenience of your home. Available 7 days a week also professional house detailing advice to rid your house of this pesty parasite is included at no additional cost. Serving camps and LAUSD schools.
818-905-5423(LICE)
Floral Arranging Workshop For Two or Four or DIY Floral Crown For Two or Four at Luna Gardens
Makes a Great Holiday Gift or Winter Break Activity
Private Music Lessons: Red Pelican Music
Red Pelican Music caters to discerning customers, who appreciate top quality and friendly service. The teachers are elite musicians, hand-picked for their enthusiasm and patience. Lessons are offered on piano, guitar, bass, voice, drums, percussion, banjo, dobro, mandolin, pedal steel, ukulele, charango, saxophone, flute, clarinet, harp, violin, viola, cello and music production & DJ. Call (310) 893-0776 or email info@redpelicanmusic.com for more information. *Gift certificates available.
“The Mystery of Love & Sex” at the Taper
February 21st-March 20th
Insightful and compassionate, this is the story of four people whose lives are inextricably intertwined. Charlotte and Jonny are two college students who have been friends since they were nine years old. Attending college together, they contemplate taking their relationship to a romantic level, but Charlotte’s parents don’t take the news very well, and an onslaught of uncomfortable truths about all four of them is unleashed.
The Ultimate Star Wars Guide
Dozens of geeky gifts, party ideas, DIY projects, recipes, and random Force-inspired insanity
Daily Breath Pilates new workout studio in town
Reformer pilates class beginners to advanced, spinning and TRX suspension training and much more. Burn calories, tone your body, lengthen muscles in time for the holidays. Jens List special – 10% off special for the 1st month.
805-298-6679 BIG Heart Ranch – A 501(c)3 Non-Profit known for its unique, animal inspired growth and healing
A serene, ocean-view 12+ acre ranch set in the Santa Monica mountains and home to a family of amazing animals, therapists, horse practitioners and volunteers, creates a very special growth and healing experience. The programs offer experiential learning and therapy for children, individuals, couples, families, groups, agencies and corporations. Together with the help of our rescued horses, ponies, alpacas, deer, chickens, mini goats and our team of licensed therapists, certified horse practitioners and dedicated volunteers, BIG Heart Ranch offers the ultimate opportunity to open your heart and mind to new solutions to life’s challenges.
66 Positive Things You Should Be Saying to Your Child
A Faery Hunt’s Enchantment
Sunday, February 7th at 10:30am
At Crestwood Hills Park, join this interactive performance filled with beautiful fairies, music, laughs and fun. As the audience makes their way through the forest, they actually become part of the story. You’ll meet faeries and funny creatures, maybe even Faery Royalty! A perfect show for the young and the young at heart! Groups and parties are welcome. Reservations suggested at 818-324-6802 or reservations@afaeryhunt.com. Tickets are $15 per person.
“The Wizard of Oz” auditions for kids and adults *No Fee
January 10th, 11th, & 12th from 7-8:30pm for kids and 8:30-10pm for adults at the Conejo Players Theatre
Seeking actors and singers ages 7 and up for the full length production of The Wizard of Oz. No fee, Non union, no pay. For detailed audition info and character descriptions, visit http://www.conejoplayers.org/audition-notice-wizard-oz.
351 S. Moorpark Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Cancer Charity Event with Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton
Jan. 9th from 12-2pm at Woodland Hills Ice(Public skating from 11am-11pm)
A % of proceeds will be donated to the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation. Special meet and greet with Scott Hamilton and live performances by local figure skaters. To join Woodland Hills Ice’s fight against cancer and make a donation, visit http://support.scottcares.org/goto/WoodlandHillsIce or create your own team and start raising money! Every dollar counts and nothing is too little.
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91367
California – natural desert – water crisis
Here’s a broad conversation that your kids can learn from to discuss this important topic in science class – covers desalination (“desal;” how it works) and connection to climate change, water conservation, water recycling, water re-use, unsustainable development, environmental considerations.
FREE introductory Baby and Me class
Thursdays 9:30-11am at the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue
Babies and toddlers are welcome to come explore are amazing school through blocks, paints, dramatic play, puppets, music, cooking, movement, sensory play, holiday celebration, and of course bubbles! There will be a weekly discussion pertaining to your baby or toddler’s beginning years. Call (310) 456-2296 to reserve a spot! 24855 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, 90265 www.mjcs.org As a student, were you emotionally fragile?
Are your kids gritty, spoiled, suffering, really learning, or enjoying learning? This article explores the resilience spectrum, looking at, in their own words, the parts that teachers, professors, parents and students play, and Dr. Gray invites thoughts and questions.
Home Office & Home Organizing Simplified
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with clutter, paper, & desire a filing system that’s easy to use & maintain. If there’s any other rooms in your living space creating havoc or could use some TLC. If having peace of mind is important to you, Tara Christopher is your gal. She can help you simplify & organize any area of your living space at affordable rates.
Valley Kids Consignment huge children’s sale in Northridge
Now-Dec. 27th from 11am-6pm daily(check website for late night hours)
You can shop great deals on toys, clothes, puzzles, newborn-junior items, books, baby gear, exer-saucers, sporting goods, DVD’s, infant car seats, gaming devices, furniture and so much more. Visit www.valleykidsconsignment.com to subscribe for info on future events.
18425 Nordhoff St at Reseda and Nordhoff on the corner next to Yogurt Planet and California Chicken Café
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 weekly on Jen’s List since 2010. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books.
BIRTH to 3 mo. SKILL DEVELOPMENT discussion:
* Q: What do we mean by Developmental Skills?
A: (in no special order) tactile, visual, auditory, gross
and fine motor, social/emotional, creativity, life skills,
language and vocabulary, math/logic
(thinking/learning) and music.
* BEGIN to build a “learning library” of “developmental
learning tools” designed to grow as Baby grows:
– consider choosing toys (learning tools) with multiple
features and developmental skill elements that
stimulate Baby AND (your future) Toddler AND
Preschooler;
– ex. Baby may stack 2 blocks at 6 months old, and
structural creations with lots of blocks can be built
later.
* SENSES rule every day, so the only way babies learn
is through
– touching through skin (tactile)
.. taste is like an extension of touch.
– seeing (visual)
.. although fuzzy at first, seeing only light, shapes
and movement, Baby will fix on things that are
about 8 – 14″ from his eyes.
.. drawn to the human face, she will recognize
Mom’s face at about 1 month.
– hearing (auditory)
.. from before he was born, Baby delights in the
pitch, rhythm and tones of Mom’s voice.
.. as a newborn, he appreciates soothing and
gentle music.
– smelling (olfactory)
.. exposure to strong scents/perfumes Not
recommended.
Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com.
Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for Newborns to 3-mo-olds, pt. 2”
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Monday December 21 2015
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