February 15 2018

Finding You The Best Nanny, Housekeeper Or Infant Care Specialist
Tiny Treasures Nanny agency is a boutique domestic staffing firm that matches families with developmentally focused childcare providers. Whether you seek a full/part-time nanny, housekeeper, personal assistant or private chef, they understand their client’s needs and deliver professional candidates. Find the right fit for your family!
 
 
Today in History
Candlemas
National Gum Drop Day
Singles Awareness Day
Susan B Anthony Day
The Post Office uses adhesive postage stamps for the first time. (1842)
 
 
We Used Stephanie, To Prepare Our Son For His Bar Mitzvah, I HIGHLY Recommend!
Stephanie Streja, the founder of Mitzvah Shirah, offer the ultimate bar/bat mitzvah learning experience. Unaffiliated with a synagogue? Stephanie will guide your child and family through a meaningful and spiritual Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience. Stephanie shares her passion for Torah and Jewish music through personalized Bar Mitzvah preparation; all-inclusive instruction and a service customized to your child’s personality & creativity. Stephanie has guided countless students to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah day with confidence and a true sense of connection to their Jewish heritage. Want to take your child to chant their Torah portion in Israel? She is partnered with a wonderful rabbi in Jerusalem.
 
 
Download The Acorn App – Find Fun Kids Activities At The Touch Of A Button! On IOS And Android
Acorn has everything that’s going on for kids in one app. Parent can pick from: festivals, football lessons and film showings, to pottery classes, pantomimes and soft play. Plus, find kids’ services like party planning, or everyday information on playground opening times. Check it out! It’s free, and always will be.
 
 
Music Lessons in the Comfort of Your Home: Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass, Cello, 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.
 
 
The Informed Parent’s Guide to the Freshman and Sophomore Years
Monday, March 12th from 7-9pm at the City Of Calabasas Founders Hall
Lopez Educational Group/JD Lopez Presents: How to Optimize the Educational Possibilities of the First Two Years of High School. Topics Include: Course Selection, Extra-Curricular Activities, Summer Programs, What Colleges Care About (and what they don’t) & The First Steps toward College and Test Prep Planning. The event is open to parents of rising 9th and 10th graders. Fees are $135 per household, up to 2 parents may attend-no students at the event. Reserve space by emailing Lopezeducationalgroup@gmail.com.
 
 
Breaking Up With Facebook
Users confess they’re spending less time(including my confession!)
 
 
HGTV’s House Hunters Family Is Looking For SO CAL Families Making A Move
HGTV’s House Hunters Family is back! Looking for outgoing families who are passionate about their search for a new home and want to share their experience on TV. This series takes viewers behind the scenes as the whole family decides which home is best. Fun personalities and interesting stories wanted. Ideal candidates should have children between the ages of 7-15. If your kids are excited and opinionated about your move, they want to meet you!
 
 
Grief Support Groups for Children & Teens Available in Woodland Hills & West LA
At Our House, children ages 4-17 are placed in groups which are specific to their age and relationship to the person who died. Using grief related projects and activities, highly trained group leaders support the children as they make their way through their grieving process. Activities are designed specifically to help children hold on to their precious memories, express thoughts and feelings, adapt to the many changes in their lives and memorialize their special person who died.
 
 
Special Event Icon  Focus Group Looking For Kids 8-18 For Market Research
Looking to test out a new cell phone and get paid $125 for one hour and fifteen minutes. Location is in LA near Marina Del Rey at the technology company. Money is mailed after the interview. There are weekday/night and Saturday openings. Also looking for men, ages 19-30 & 60-79, with beards for the same study and some women 60-79 years old. Contact Jenny at (818) 225-8425.
 
 
Prepare Your Child for Baby Sitting or Staying Home Alone – Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR
Sunday, March 11th at 9am
Safe Sitter® teaches young teens (11-14) everything they need to know to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. The curriculum includes units on: Safety Skills, Childcare Skills, First Aid, Rescue & CPR Skills and Life and Business Skills. Students receive a Safe Sitter® course completion card at the end of the class. Call 818-665-6653 to register.
 
 
Pregnant Or A New Mom? Do You Need A Bit Of Support?
Malin McKinley is a LSCW with over 10 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, families and children. In her practice she focuses on supporting pregnant women and new mothers who have recently given birth or who have a young child at home. Therapy can be long-term or brief. Common concerns are anticipating your baby, premature birth, a traumatic birth experience, pregnancy loss, adjusting to motherhood, baby blues, sadness, anxiety, bonding issues and more. Call 747-334-2494 or email malin.maternalwellness@gmail.com.
 
 
Book Your Montage & Videography With AAUM And Get The 4K Aerial Drone Footage Package Add-On Free
Mention Jen’s List and book in February and All About U Montages & Videography will add on the aerial footage 4K drone bump up to any of our 3 videography packages! A $250 value! Congrats to our recent mitzvahs Olivia, Lily, Dylan, Troy, Ella, Ben & Tessa! You’re events have featured extremely diverse montages & videography! Click https://www.aaumontages.com/aerial-sizzle.html to see some of AAUM’s latest and greatest samples.
 
 
Confused About Swim Lessons?
Call Jennifer for a free consultation at (818) 693-3113. Jennifer will help you sort out your questions and needs in order to choose the right swim program for your child. Jennifer is a swim expert and has spent almost 20 years in the industry. Let her help you navigate the sometimes confusing and overwhelming options when it comes to choosing the right swim program for your family. Help is just a phone call away!
 
 
Boy Group’s Being An Expert Series
Sundays beginning March 11th
How are we all experts? What are the roles we choose? What are the roles given to us? How can flexibility help us to become expert? How can it help us cope when we are outside our comfort zone, when we don’t know all the rules or when we lack materials or instructions? Through role playing, journaling and creative assembly, you will talk about your roles as the “expert.”
 
 
Card Magic And Munchies for ages 9+ only
Sunday, March 18th from 10:30am-Noon
Everyone will get a deck of cards to keep and learn some awesome close up card tricks! The teacher has taught magic for over 18 years and close up card magic is one of his favorites to teach! No matter what you or your child’s skill level is, this class will be great for him or her. Some of the routines will be easy and some will take some practice but everyone will understand how all of the effects work! Call 818-508-9921 to sign up. $25 per person! Includes snacks, drinks and a deck of cards!
 
 
4 Questions Every Parent Needs to Ask if Their Kid Wants to Play Team Sports
 
 
A Unique Opportunity For Parents Struggling To Get Through To Their 14-24 Year Olds
Shirley Oya, Life Success & Executive Coach, wants to interview you to hear your greatest concerns about getting through to your teen/young adult. Your insights will be super valuable to her as she finalizes her group coaching event for parents (in April). Interviews are by phone and take 30-45 minutes. Contact Shirley at 818.359.0274 by Feb. 28th to schedule. Qualified participants will receive a 20% discount on Shirley’s events, and entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon card.
 
 
Don’t Agonize About It, ORGANIZIT
Do you have garage envy because your garage doesn’t measure up? The garage organization services industry is now the fastest growing segment in the home improvement market and OrganizIT! is on of the fastest growing garage organization company in LA. They are your full service garage organization company, with a level of professionalism second to none. They can help you with overhead storage racks, slatwall garage organization wall systems, a full line of heavy-duty, versatile garage cabinets, garage flooring; interlocking garage floor tiles and epoxy flooring, and full line of accessories; hooks, garage shelves, baskets. New location in Simi Valley! Call or 818-232-7683 for a free design consultation.
 
 
Homeless with Children
National Forecaster Company created Homeless with Children events to assist charitable organizations that assist homeless women with children through benefit events. In doing so National Forecaster Company hopes to raise awareness in regards to the plight of homeless women with children.
 
 
Harriet Cooper Specializes In Tutoring Children In Reading And Writing
She has a Special Education Credential and has helped students with homework, organizing, and study skills. Most of her students are in middle and elementary school. She’s even tutored twins who were in preschool to prepare them for first grade! She’s been tutoring as long as she’s been teaching, over 20 years. She can make a difference in your child’s life. Contact her at hcoophar@yahoo.com or 818-694-7431.