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Music Lessons in the Comfort of Your Home: Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Ukulele & Violin
When was the last time your child begged a teacher to stay longer? At The Schuler Music Studio, students not only learn to PLAY music, they have FUN learning it! This private music school offers high-end lessons, and they drive to YOU! Their educated, qualified staff of professional musicians are enthusiastic & offer a warm, supportive environment for students to play & create. They provide a well-rounded music education, focus on building confidence & emphasize fun. Several live performance opportunities throughout the year. Join students who’ve already discovered they’re the BEST place to get results! Call (818)203-5342 or email lessons@schulermusicstudio.com.
Today in History
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
Thesaurus Day
Winnie the Pooh Day -The Birthday of Winnie’s author A.A. Milne
Do You Have A Closet Full Of Clothes But Nothing To Wear?
Stylist Robin Saperstein, founder of High Heel in a Haystack can help! Tired of reaching for the same old thing week after week? Do you hate to shop? Do you feel like you need to lose more weight before doing something like this? Well don’t! Losing weight should not be a reward for looking good. You deserve to look good NOW! Allow Robin to help you find your inner stylish self and feel more confident! Contact Robin at robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
Happy Children Learn Best – Chatsworth Hills Academy Open House for Preschool-Grade 8
Saturday, January 23rd at 9am
Discover why Chatsworth Hills Academy is right for your child! Emphasizing collaboration and creative problem solving, CHA’s International Baccalaureate curriculum keeps students engaged and happy at school. Classes are small, so children get individual attention, and the secure 16-acre campus is a rich learning lab for hands-on exploration. To register for the open house, call 818-998-4037 or visit www.chaschool.org.
 Adopting Resilience, Fostering the Spirit of Creativity Voices of the Fostered/Adopted Art Exhibit Saturday, January 23rd
The inaugural Celia Center Arts Festival featuring the works of artists who use their creativity to express their experiences as individuals who were adopted and/or in foster care across many mediums. FREE full art exhibit, Artists panel, FREE children’s programming, FREE children’s celebrity book reading, FREE face painting, Healing Arts workshops and one person shows and food Trucks-Tickets sales on now!
Middle School Group for Girls
Thursdays, 4:45-6pm from February 4th-March 17th
In this 7 week small group led by Michelle Webb, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist, middle school girls will use art therapy and the support of peers to explore issues such as trust and friendship, what it means to really belong versus just fitting in, setting appropriate boundaries and defining values. $60 per session ($420 total). Discount if registered early. Includes art materials. Contact Michelle at 818.651.3008 or michelle@michellewebbmft.com.
Have a birthday coming up?
What if this year your child was able to match with a child who typically goes without and your party guests were able to send a gift online before coming to your party? At CommuniGift, that’s exactly what we do. You and your child can find a “birthday buddy” who has never received birthday presents before, and then create your party invitations where guests will be able to purchase gifts straight from that child’s wish list. Never has there been a better reason to celebrate.
 HighPerformance Women seeking change? Coaching super-charges the ability make your goals a realityLife Coach Regina Santos is seeking high-performance women in transition (i.e. improving romantic life, desire to get fit, explore new career, etc…) who could benefit from her uniquely powerful approach to professional/life coaching. Individuals who participate will receive confidential coaching at a lower rate of $250 per month in exchange for them to allow their sessions to be included in a master’s program. 2 – 45 minute sessions include goal-setting, prioritizing and accountability.
Young Professional NPO Hosting a Unique Fundraiser Benefiting the Fight Against Kids Cancer
Saturday, February 6th
Cancer sucks! That’s why Kol Ahava (a local established 501(c)(3) organization), is back at it again, this time fighting cancer. They join forces with Chai Lifeline at Wonderland where proceeds benefit Chai Lifeline’s mission in providing love, time, opportunities and resources for victims and families struck with cancer. As always, the event includes an open bar, special themed dinner, great DJ, special performers, a great raffle, and a party till 4am and so much more! 21+ only.
66 Positive Things You Should Be Saying to Your Child
Family Portraits, Special Events and now Pet Photography
Taking the industry to a new level by approaching it with a younger, fresher and more restive image is what Jonathan Gati is all about. Clients are taken on as individuals with personal attention given from Jonathan himself. All of his photography work and location shoots are put together to custom fit each family personally. No two photo shoots are ever alike. Upon request Jonathan will also cover you family’s special events.
Tutor Leads
Emergency Math Homework Help
Do you have a quick math question or stuck on a homework problem? Need help now but do not need a full tutoring session? Emergency Math Tutor by Phone. 10 years experience. Great for older students who are stuck on a problem and great for parents trying to help their younger kids and are stuck themselves. With common core being adopted by more math classes, there is a lot of confusion – and parents are just as confused as the kids. Keep Derrick’s number handy – (818) 992-0625.
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Math & Science Tutor
If any middle school or high school students are in need of Science or Math, Cole can help. He is a senior at Agoura High School with a 4.0 GPA. He can help with everything from middle school Science and Math through Chemistry and Math Analysis. He is available every weekday after 1:30pm and anytime on the weekend. His rate is reasonable. You can reach him at colepapia3@gmail.com or by text at (818) 274-4755.
Private Music Study In The Comfort Of Your Home: Piano, Voice, Guitar
All ages , all levels. Learn to accompany yourself, compose original material, prepare for live performance. Gain competence by attacking rigorous drills, create a business plan to abide by to reach your New Year’s goals. Contact cathleencrone@earthlink.net for an interview. References available upon request.
Aquatic Safety Instruction is Looking For a Seasonal Office Administrator to Work in the Northridge Office
If you are interested and appreciate working in a very chill but fun environment, they would love to hear from you. Send inquiries to coachhorowitz@gmail.com.
Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems
Discipline with Love & Limits offers answers to Whining, Temper Tantrums, Mealtime Meltdown, Too Much Screen Time, Bullying and Biting, Disobeying, Not Sharing, Resisting Bedtime, Getting Out of Bed, Leaving a Mess, Travel Meltdowns, Resisting Carseats, Talking Back, etc.! This book has taught over 800,000 parents to more effectively manage the most common preschool behavior problems in a loving yet firm way. It now contains new information about, mindful parenting, teaching empathy and inclusiveness, reducing stress in your child’s environment, increasing your child’s frustration tolerance and ability to delay gratification, dealing with generational conflicts, and more.
Early Learning – 12 Teacher Terms Demystified
Approaches to learning.
Cognitive development.
Constructive play.
Developmental appropriate practice (DAP).
Dramatic play.
Exploratory play.
Environmental print.
Physical and motor development.
Print awareness.
Self-regulation.
Social and emotional development.
Scaffolding.
Magic Opener
Opening Small, Medium or Large Water or Soda plastic bottles from all different brands and stores will be just a snap for you now. Whether you’re looking for a way to easily open different plastic bottles, aluminum Can Pop soda and/or beer cans, traditional glass bottles or you’ve tried other bottle openers with little or no success, Magic Opener ® may be the answer. It does work very well, very easy, very fast and very comfortable on your hands….as 1- 2 – 3 Guaranteed, or your money back. Never again fight with a flip top can, tug at a twist top or mangle a metal cap – the amazing Magic Opener handles each type of beverage opening with ease. It will become one of your favorite, most used kitchen gadgets.
Interior Designer
Are you looking for a great interior designer. Ilyse Kusch pays great attention to detail and teats all the spaces she designs as a piece of artwork. She truly shows passion in what she does. Interiors by Ilyse Kusch decorates, remodels floor plans, organizing, and even re defines your existing space. Call (818) 926-2481 or email Interiorsbyilyse@gmail.com.
Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Jpegs: Have Elise Preserve Your Photos in a Beautiful Way
Do you have photos shoved in a drawer or stored on your phone, with the thought that someday you will put them into albums? Often the photos get lost or damaged or you just never get around to it. Elise loves to do scrapbook albums for people. She can do digital albums and organize too. Let her give your photos a new life by placing them onto decorated pages that show off your photos and preserves them for generations to come. For a special event or a lifetime of memories, call (818) 590-2989.
Slow cooker dishes to warm up January nights
Slide show with links.
Tortilla Soup, GF, serves 4. Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs and Horseradish Sauce, serves 8. Chicken Chili, serves 8. Spinach Manicotti, vegetarian, serves 4. Meyer Lemon Chicken, good over egg noodles or rice, serves 6. Cheezy Butternut Squash Macaroni, vegan, serves 6. 2-bean Chili; includes pork, beef, beer; serves 8. Penne with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach; from ATC, uses jarred Alfredo sauce; serves 4. Onion Soup; bonus recipe for caramelizing onions; serves 6. New Orleans Po’Boy; vegan, bonus link to vegan Beefy Bouillon; serves 4.
Music Lesson Leads
New year payment packages at 10% off! Sing without strain! Prepare auditions for musicals, drama in school, sing in a band, for TV! Sing for fun, choir~harmony, sing in church or synagogue, karaoke, at wedding! Confirmation, Bar/Bat Mitzvah training! All ages~all styles: Pop, R&B, Rock, Broadway, Opera! Songwriting: from format to fruition! Private and group lessons! Recording studio: singer/songwriter projects, demos~for career or for fun! Voice Coach for 20 years, Tammy Dekel: (818) 822-7228. First Lesson Free.
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Learn an Instrument in the Comfort of Your Home in 2016. Piano, guitar, voice, violin, drums and much more offered by My Musical Candy. Call (310) 927-2720 or visit www.mymusicalcandy.com.
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center – Free summer camp weekends for grieving children, 6-17
June 10th-12th & August 19th-21st
Camp Erin-LA is a bereavement camp designed for children ages 6-17, who have experienced the death of a family member or friend within the last 3 years. It is a traditional, fun, high-energy camp combined with grief education and is free of charge to all families. Call 888-417-1444 for more details.
Essential Life Skills Workshop: Fundamentals of Finance for Teens & Young Adults (Ages 12-24)
Four Thursdays beginning on January 21st-February 11th from 7pm-8pm
A MUST for all Middle School, High School and College Students. Learn the Financial Do’s and Don’ts that will last a lifetime! Topics include: Banking, Debit vs. Credit Cards, Saving and Investing, Budgeting, Good Money Habits, Your First Paycheck, Taxes and a lot more! See what the Acorn had to say about prior classes at
http://www.theacorn.com/news/2015-03-05/Community/. For questions or more information, contact Beth at 818-835-2058. Nationally Ranked Chess Tutor
Matthew is rated an expert chess player and is almost a master, being in the top 25 in the U.S. for his age. He has played for over ten years and is very passionate about it. He really enjoys teaching chess, is very patient and makes learning fun. He can go to your home or meet at a local library or coffee shop. Starting at age 4 and up can learn chess. Matthew charges $40 per hour. Email matthewshuben@gmail.com or call/ text him at (818) 522-9185 to set up a lesson.
Loving Kindness Yoga Practice for Valentine’s Day at Goorus
Sunday, February 14th from 2-3:30pm
Practice yoga from the heart this Valentine’s Day! Join Susan Cambigue-Tracey, Paul Tracey, and Clive Alcock at Goorus Yoga for a very special “loving kindness” practice, accompanied by live music (flute, guitar, singing bowls, kalimba, drums, rain stick and musical saw). Susan will share a “metta” or “loving kindness” meditation, which will open your heart and develop love towards everyone, including yourself. Students of all levels of experience welcome. Special price: $15.
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.
* COGNITIVE awareness comes from the repetition of
accidental cause-and-effect movements that cause
a bell to jingle, a toy to squeak or beads to tinkle.
(visual, auditory, gross motor, social/emotional,
thinking/learning)
* ACTIVITY rings uses (tactile, visual, auditory, gross
motor, thinking/learning):
– connect teethers and rattles to high chair, stroller,
car seat.
– link across the top of crib to hang things at a height
to bat at and watch.
– in months to come, activity rings are tools for
sorting, matching, counting.
* OFFER an unbreakable mirror –
– display on the side of the crib.
– hang near a changing table.
– attach to a rattle or cloth book.
(social/emotional, visual, thinking/learning)
Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com.
Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 3- to 6-mo-olds, pt. 1”
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