February 2 2016

Early Bird Special: 20% Off Summer KinderPrep Camp in Santa Monica-Ends February 15th
Session 1: June 20th-24th
Session 2: July 18th-22nd
Session 3: August 1st-5th
Session 4: Aug. 8th-12th
Academic Achievers unique play-based/academically oriented summer camp is currently accepting applications for 3-5 year-olds for KinderPrep Camp 2016. With a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, your 3-5 year old will learn literacy and math fundamentals, hands-on science experiments, creative storytelling and writing, art, foreign language and music. In line with the California State Standards and the Common CORE Curriculum, KinderPrep Camp is the fun way to prepare for kindergarten. Call (310) 883-5810.
 
 
Today in History
Ground Hog Day
Candlemas
 
 
Toddle Tunes Special for Jen’s List Readers-Mommy & Me Musical Childhood Development Classes
Toddle Tunes doesn’t play “at” your kids but “with” them. There’s a huge difference that directly affects many development stages from infancy to the tweens. Now, Toddle Tunes caters to all ages! Why just be entertained when you & your child can learn AND have fun at the same time? They offer: *Free trials *Amazing classes *Credits good for a whole year *Vaccines required *Strict sick policy *Flexible make up plan *Fantastic Birthday parties *Mention Jen’s List & get $20 off!
 
 
Learn about a wide variety of summer overnight camps and teen programs at the Summer Opportunities Fair
Sunday, Feb. 7th from 11am-2pm at Skirball Cultural Center
All types of overnight camps and programs will be there: traditional sleep-away camps, creative and performing arts camps, outdoor adventures, sports camps, teen travel, internships, language immersion, academic enrichment, community service and more! Hosted by Jill Levin of Tips on Trips and Camps, a FREE advisory service representing carefully-screened overnight summer camps for children and programs for teens. Meet camp and program directors and discuss options with knowledgeable advisors. If you have questions or can’t make it, call 310-202-8448 or email Jill@TipsonTripsandCamps.com.
 
 
California Pizza Kitchen Encino’s Annual Valentine’s Day Pizza-Making Party
Saturday, February 13th form 11am-3pm(Check-In at 10:45am) 
Make Your Own Pizza and Do Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts. $10 Cost Per Child. Recommended for Kids 10 and Under. The downstairs carousel will be free of charge for the entire event. RSVP Required! Call 818.907.7784.
 
 
Naturally Bare at Nu Esthetics Spa 
Celebrity Esthetician and Beauty Expert Deidre, the founder of Naturally Bare, has a new home! Go in for a complimentary consult. NuEsthetics Spa offers: *Organic Spray Tanning *Customized Facials *Body Massage/ Scrubs and Wraps *Waxing *Cellulite and Fat reduction treatments. Mention Jen’s List for a 15% discount with Deidre. Call 818 736-7450 for more info.
23504 Calabasas Rd. in Calabasas,  91302 – behind Renewal Nail Lounge
 
 
Books and authors read by C. S. Lewis as a child
About Chronicles of Narnia and “Space Trilogy” author C. S. Lewis.
 
 
Child Safety Educator Pattie Fitzgerald Gives Workshop re: Preventing Child Predator Victimization
February 8th at 7pm at Temple Adat Elohim
It takes less than a minute for a predator to lure a child away. Attend a child safety workshop led by certified child safety educator, Pattie Fitzgerald. Learn how to keep your family safe with effective, child-friendly language and concepts in a non-fearful manner. Cost: $30. Checks and cash are accepted. RSVP to SEpstein25@gmail.com. Adults Only.
2420 E Hillcrest Dr. Thousand Oaks 91362
 
 
Do you need some help with organizing, decluttering or just need a good assistant?
Organizing is not about creating perfection, it is about fixing the flaws in the space and creating function out of the chaos. They offer: *Organizing *Office assistance – data entry and creating organizational systems *Party assistance – set up, clean up, keeping party running smoothly *New baby – Pre-washing/organizing all clothing, assembling baby gear, setting up nursery *Moving? – Decluttering and pre-packing for open houses, plus packing/unpacking assistance.
 
 
How can parents tell the difference between normal teenage mood swings and possible mental illness?
 
 
Dog Walking and Pet sitting – They treat them like their own
At Kats Pawz n Clawz Dog Walking, they treat your furry babies like their own. They offer daily dog walks and in home pet sitting. They strive to put you at ease and make sure that your lovable pets are taken care of just the way you would. They have a good reputation and love every single one of their furry clients. All the staff is trained and background checks are run to ensure your safety. Insured and bonded.
 
 
Your Jr. Chef can bake Buffalo Steak Fries
With heat and zing. Low fat. Cut baking potatoes into strips, rinse, drain, pat dry, toss with oil/seasonings, and bake. Serve with blue cheese dressing or bottled hot wing sauce (vegan). Recipe can be doubled or tripled. Parental supervision.
 
 
Online Marketing That Works
Need help with a marketing plan that can create a return on your investment? This local agency helps small business market online with great SEO and content marketing. If you want help & are serious about your business marketing, they are offering a free 20 minute consultation. Be prepared to learn a lot, take notes & leave with actionable items you can do immediately after the call. Call 877-865-1267 x110
 
 
15 things that parents should always have on hand in the car
 
 
Dockatot™
A take-along docking station that offers a safe and comfy spot that lets baby rest, lounge, play, cuddle, do tummy time and get diaper changes. Dockatots are lightweight and portable, allowing for easy travel. Additional covers are available for purchase to match your mood, room and style. Designed with love in Sweden and made in Europe. All materials used are breathable, washable and hypoallergenic.
 
 
Medikey: Healthcare Solution for Moms On the Go
Moms today are constantly on the go. From raising children and running the household, to financially supporting their families, there is little to no time for doctors appointments. For $50 a year, Medikey™ enables consumers and moms alike to receive non-emergency care, 24-hours a day, in as little as 10 minutes from a board-certified, Teladoc physician. Medikey™ helps avoid costly fees and copays and eliminates time spent in the waiting room by offering telehealth and virtual health services direct-to-consumers, for the first time ever.
 
 
New movie NATIONAL PARKS ADVENTURE 3D celebrates the 100th Anniversary of our beloved National Parks
Opens at the California Science Center on February 12th
National Parks Adventure 3D is an immersive adventure that allows audiences to soar over red rock canyons, hurtle down steep mountain peaks and explore other-worldly realms found within America’s most legendary outdoor places. Along the way, the film becomes at once an action-packed celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service and a soulful reflection on what wilderness means to us all.
 
 
Overnight Adventures: Camp Dinosaur for Girls & Boys
Saturday-Sunday, February 20th-21st from 6:30pm-9am
Become a Junior Paleontologist at this action-packed overnight! Go on a scavenger hunt at NHM and take home your very own dino craft. Price includes overnight admission, all overnight activities, camp patches for all child participants, a light snack and continental breakfast. For girls and boys ages 5+. $75 for Child/Adult & Members are $65. Online registration required.
 
 
RC Dance Center- Burbank Area Dance Studio
This is a Burbank dance studio offering training in all dance genres for children ages 3-18. We teach American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, under the direction of our Artistic Director, who is ABT Certified. Our wonderful, highly trained staff also teach Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Pointe, Character, Variations, and Acting/Scene Study. We are home of the RC Kickettes, our kickline troupe who performs at several venues in the Los Angeles are.
 
 
Hebrew & Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutor
Inspire your child to be excited about Hebrew and look forward to his/her Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
* Experienced, patient and dynamic teachers * Teach all levels * Affordable Rates * Group discounts provided * Will travel * Trained to teach special needs children too.
Free 1st lesson when you mention Jen’s List! Contact Hannah at 818-880-5545 or alchadeff@gmail.com.
 
 
Join Jahna Perricone at Goorus for a special 3-class Introduction to Mindful Meditation
Mondays, Feb. 8th-22nd from 8:30-9am
Each class will feature discussion about what meditation is and how it can help with your daily life. You will be introduced to various practices, breath, sound, walking, and eating meditations, and will be given some take-home ideas to work with for the week. The series will give you tools to improve concentration, self awareness, and relieve anxiety. Mindful meditation has been known to lead to a greater sense of well-being and calmer state of mind. $45/3-class series. Call 310-765-4871.
 
 
Koala Crate sparks kids’ natural creativity and curiosity while saving time for busy parents
Every crate includes all the materials and inspiration for projects related to a theme such as colors, transportation or safari. Crates are designed to give preschoolers exposure to new materials and new concepts that encourage hands-on learning and fun. The crates are designed for children ages 3-4 and tested by kids to ensure that they are developmentally appropriate, fun, and universally liked by both boys and girls. They take a lot of care to design our crates in a way that is open-ended so that although children across the age range may have different outcomes, they will all enjoy interacting with the projects and materials.
 
 
Young-child friendly entertainment with A Faery Hunt’s Amazing Adventure
Saturday, February 27th at 10:30am at the Tarzana Community and Cultural Center
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! $12.50 a ticket per person. Many children come in costume. Groups and birthdays are welcome. Call 818-324-6802 to reserve your spot.
19130 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana
 
 
Art Studio: Kindness Coupons
February 14th from 2pm-4pm at the Zimmer Children’s Museum
Create your own booklet of kindness coupons to share with loved ones. This Sunday drop-in program is free with paid museum admission.
 
 
Children will quickly learn to value their parents after reading “Otter Tales” by Kathleen Morrissey
The book tells a story about the adventures of three young otters who learn tricks for navigating daily life. Only when they encounter a dangerous situation do they truly understand the importance of listening. The book teaches lessons of being safe, watching out for one another, and following sound safety rules.
 
 
Lunar New Years 
February 7th at the Zimmer Children’s Museum 
Xīn Nián Kuài Lè!  Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! Come for Lunar New Year festivities as we welcome The Year of the Monkey with arts and crafts and special Lion Dance performance!
This Sunday drop-in program is free with paid museum admission.