July 16 2018

Build your Village with
The Pump Station & Nurtury!
For over 30 years The Pump Station has supported expecting and new parents in Los Angeles and beyond. By popular demand, they will be returning to the valley in the upcoming months. They will be offering prenatal and postnatal classes and in-home services to educate and empower expecting and new parents.
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In-home services:
*Before Baby Visits
*Postpartum Doula Services
*Lactation Consultations
Classes & Groups:
*Prenatal classes at What a Babe in Sherman Oaks
*Mommy & Me classes at Calabasas Dance Academy led by program director Dr. Jill Campbell.
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Visit https://www.pumpstation.com/sfv
Call 310-998-1981, or
Email
ParentAndMe@Pumpstation.comto learn more. Spaces are limited!
 
 
Today in History
Fresh Spinach Day
Global Hug Your Kids Day
World Snake Day
 
 
Do You And Your Family Want Some Help With Your Big Move?
Now selecting Los Angeles-area families moving to a new home within the area to be featured in a project for YouTube! $1000 compensation for family selected. Must be moving 1 day within July 24th-July 26th or July 31st-August 2nd. Apply at www.MysticArtPictures.com.
 
 
Who Needs An Alarm System, When You Can Have RING!
I truly think Ring is one of the BEST inventions EVER! They are on a mission to reduce crime in neighborhoods. With affordable solutions that work on any home, Ring is committed to offering smart security that’s accessible to everyone. Ring lets you stop crime before it happens. Because with Ring, you’re always home. For just $10 a month, you’ll get 24/7 professional home monitoring and LTE cellular backup with Ring Alarm, cloud video storage for an unlimited number of Ring devices, and additional perks like 10% off future devices to bring you peace of mind like never before. Learn more about Ring and all that it has to offer, by calling/texting Gregg Steiner at Call/text (818) 485-2400. He’s great. I HIGHLY recommend!
 
 
Paola Gancman, CPC – Certified Professional Coach
Coaching Parents, Teens and Young Adults in Sherman Oaks
End Of Summer Workshop For Students(going into 6th, 7th and 8th Grade)
Get Organized And Ready For School!
Executive functioning and organizational skills are expected and critical for success in school but not always taught for students to have by the time they reach Middle School. This workshop will give your teen the information and  the tools they need before school begins. Two Dates. $40 per student. Materials & Snacks included – Limited Space. Sign up at:
818.920.8323
 
 
CDI’s Annual Back to School Health and Safety Fair
Saturday, July 21st from 10am-1pm at the CDI Early Learning Center In Canoga Park
-Health Screenings
-Kids Activities
-Kids Giveaways
 
 
LA Municipal Art Gallery Presents Create Your Own Miniature Sculpture 
Fri, July 27th from 4:30-6:30pm
Join this ceramics workshop! Have the opportunity to create miniature mixed-media sculptures inspired by the ceramic works in Juried Exhibition 2018. Immerse your hands in clay to squeeze, cut, coil and shape. All ages welcomed! LAMAG’s Juried Exhibition 2018, a large-scale group exhibition introducing a new generation of LA artists, takes place from July 26th– September 16th at famed Barnsdall Art Park (4800 Hollywood Boulevard). The pioneering Juried exhibitions have been running for six decades and this year’s show builds on its legacy, providing a platform for emerging artists in SoCal since 1953 to exhibit at one of the country’s few remaining municipal art galleries.
 
 
Successful Friday Night Lights Flag Football League coming to Glendale Sports Complex this Fall
Friday Night Lights Flag Football League starts in September for grades K-8. Coed. This is open to all towns in the area! Time is running out to register! Fee is $180, includes uniforms. One practice per week (decided by coach), one game per week on Friday nights under the lights! So FUN! Games are only 40 minutes long. This is a highly successful program/league which originated in Orange County. Check out the website to register and for more info: www.glendalefnl.com
 
 
Need a lifeguard for your upcoming pool party?
Look no further! Francesca has 2 years of experience lifeguarding pool parties, and am currently red cross CPR, AED, and Lifeguard certified. Provide added security and peace of mind for you and your guests with a certified lifeguard at your next pool party! Email francesca_gettings@aol.com.
 
 
Amelia Earhart Day
Sunday, July 29th from 2-4pm
Amelia Earhart was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Learn more about her achievements and create paper airplanes to take flight in the Zimmer’s wind tunnel!
 
 
Awesome Facialist Lead
Bonnie Burgess’ vision, the owner and skin care therapist of Cella Skin Care, is to marry the effective result-oriented approach of a skin care clinic with the healing, restorative, holistic feel of a luxury day spa in perfect balance. Her goal is to have each client leave feeling restored in body, mind, and spirit. Each client has very individual goals for the treatment of their skin and it is her commitment to meet these needs & exceed their expectations. She offers many different facials including Lactic Acid Peel & Diamond Peel Microdermabrasion. I HIGHLY recommend!
818-623-7333
23548 Calabasas Rd. Suite 205 in Calabasas, 91302
 
 
20 Sidewalk Science Projects to Try This Summer
 
 
Do You Have A Baby Or Toddler That Does Not Sleep Well?
As a trusted expert in the field of Pediatric Sleep Consulting, Tracie of Rest Well Baby offers professional sleep solutions that are customized to your family’s needs & sleep goals. She can help you tackle common pediatric sleep problems (frequent nighttime waking’s, short naps, bedtime battles, etc.) using supportive methods that promote a secure attachment between parent & child. Contact Tracie at restwellbaby@gmail.com to learn how she can help your family get the gift of sleep!
 
 
Mindfulness Meditation Classes
The 1st, 3rd and 4th Friday of every month at 11am
John Kneedler is a mindfulness facilitator.  Each class is a combination of lecture, guided meditation practice, group feedback and discussion. John is a graduate of UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Resource Program.
 
 
ABA Therapy with No Waitlist – Schedule a Free Consultation
The Hamilton Center provides quality ABA services in the home, school and clinic settings for ages 0-25. They focusing on teaching adaptive skills, social skills, coping and more! They will also work to reduce problem behaviors and help your child achieve their highest potential. All of the supervisors are board-certified behavior analysts and will help you get the results you desire. They take insurance. Call 323-849-0874.
 
 
Licensed, professional, Care-taker (nurse) Available
Andres Panameno speaks fluent English and has been a nurse for over 25 years. He is CNA certified, with certificates in Physical Therapy and Home Health Aide. He is located in the valley but can travel anywhere in the LA area. Call 818-277-0770.
 
 
Lacroix, Bai And Beyond
Are fruit-flavored waters good for you?
 
 
A Play Based, Reggio Emilia Inspired Program Offering Infant Group, Toddler Play Groups, Preschool
Kol Tikvah Early Childhood Center is a loving and Progressive community, with forward thinking professionals, who create meaningful learning opportunities. A Play Based, Reggio Emilia inspired program, offering Tot classes (18-24 months), Preschool (2-5 years old), Toddler Play Groups, and NEW Infant Group. Fall Enrollment is open! Contact Ana for more information or to schedule a tour at anay@koltikvah.org or 818-992-1960.
 
 
7 Thoughts Every Mom Has Over Summer Break
If you’re a mom who is home with kids during the summer, I’m gonna bet you’ve thought almost all of these.
 
 
A Faery Hunt and Fairy Birthday Party!
Saturday, July 28th from 10:30am-1pm at beautiful Griffith Park – Fern Dell
Come join the faery folke on a fun gentle quest followed by a Fairy birthday party for one of the Fairies and you’re invited! Enjoy the dancing, games, fairy unicorn readings, fairy face painting, one-on-one time with the Fairy Princess, food, frolic and fun!
Groups welcome! Reservations suggested. Call 818-324-6802 or email reservations@afaeryhunt.com. Purchase tickets at http://stores.afaeryhunt.com/store-catalog/.
 
 
Perfect P.O.O.P.
Avoid Constipation/Mushy sticky stools. Perfect Premium Optimal Oral Psyllium was formulated for a board certified proctologist and mixes easy to go down smooth. It is vegan friendly & contains no gluten. It’s raw, no additives, sugar, sugar substitutes or preservatives. Other benefits: Lowers cholesterol, improves Colorectal/Anorectal Health, less abdominal gas, supports appetite control(take before meals), supports blood sugar levels.