M is for Monster – Preschool learning activities delivered to your door M is for Monster makes teaching and having fun with your child easy! Order a one month, three month or six month subscription and sit back and relax. M is for Monster gives you four weekly learning activities aimed at ages 2-5. It comes with 10 projects or more and has everything you need right in the box! No more running to the store for supplies. How easy is that?
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Come and Take it Day Mad Hatter Day Physician Assistant Day Thomas Edison showed the 1st motion picture (1889) The first Physician’s Assistants graduate from Duke University (1967) International Walk your child to school day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=178
8-Week Course for Emotional Overeaters & Yo-Yo Dieters “We should stop worrying about the calories in food and start healing the deeper longings that cause food cravings and put us at odds with our bodies.” – Alison Ross, Founder of Center for Eating Recovery. Food plans don’t fix eating problems. Experience a new paradigm for health that gets the root of the problem. Curb cravings, break barriers to healthy eating, improve body image and restore your right weight. Offered online & in Agoura. Facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist. www.centerforeatingrecovery.com
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 every Sunday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. DEVELOPMENTAL Skill Definition, “LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY:” developing communications skills; articulating thoughts, feelings, needs; speaking, listening, reading, comprehending, writing, and spelling. Some “NATIVE LANGUAGE, RECOGNITION OF SPEECH” Pt. 2 tidbits: * SINCE RESEARCH SHOWS that children whose parents spoke to them extensively as babies have significantly higher IQs and richer vocabularies than other children, talk to Baby all the time. * TALK, if you have the skill, in multiple languages to help foster Baby’s ability to hear sounds necessary to speak more than 1 language. * INCREASING language skills might also encourage cooperation – make dressing time more interesting by pointing to and identifying the name of items of clothing or body parts, like “See this warm, red coat? Your arms go into the long sleeves.” “See this soft, blue cap? It goes on your head!” Next week – Language/Vocabulary: “Native Language, Recognition of Speech,” Pt. 3 Comment to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Do you have a business or service you would like to promote to the Calabasas, Hidden Hills, West Hills and Bell Canyon communities? If so, advertise it at the 2013 Round Meadow School Directory. Your ad will be seen by approximately 300 Round Meadow families that receive directory. Ad’s are FULL color. Full and half page options are available. Contact advertsing@rmpfa.org or directory@rmpfa.org for pricing a dad specifics.
Any thrill-seekers out there want to rappel off the W Hotel in Hollywood to help battle addiction? Come take a flying leap off the W Hotel in on October 19th. Totally fun, totally good cause, and totally safe…ish. http://www.firstgiving.com/nyrf/hollywood-over-the-edge
Jewel Kade is a fresh take on timeless handcrafted charms and jewelry Vintage, contemporary, urban and romantic – Handcrafted quality. Intriguing embellishments. Eye-catching artwork. Exclusively from Designer Janet Kinkade. Email Ashley at Ashleyrobison@jewelkade.com for more info.
The Family That Fights Together http://online.wsj.com/article/
Four biggest iOS 7 complaints and how to fix some of them
Pleygo Families can now rent or trade rather than own Lego sets, making it possible for kids of all ages to build their favorite Legos without having to actually purchase them. By swapping Lego sets, parents save money and kids continue to be excited and long for the new set that comes in the mail. All Plegyo sets are guaranteed to come completely ready to play with all the pieces and full building instructions. Every set is cleaned and sanitized between each use to ensure it is safe and ready to play as soon as it arrives at the door. Lego sets continue to be one of the most popular toys among kids of all ages with 72% of families in the US owning at least one set. Lego has been proven to help children to develop their imagination, concentration and problem solving skills.
Get Your Monthly Dose of Creativity at a Fullmoon Artshop Find out what other moms are calling a “fun & inspiring” night out! Each three-hour workshop is $40 and includes all materials, guidance, small bites & refreshments. This month they are creating abstract, multi-media self-portraits – no art experience necessary! Choose Thursday, October 17th from 7-10pm or Friday, October 18th from 7-10pm. Workshops are held at a studio in Westlake Village.
Empty Nest: A Creative Workshop Saturday, October 20th from 1-4pm Brought to you by The YWCA Women’s Partnership (Re)Discover Yourself Gain a better understanding of this unique life transition as you: – Create your own personal nest – Journal your thoughts – Collage this new territory – Explore possibilities – Share your experience Facilitated by: Victoria Van Zandt, LMFT & Art Therapist and Laurette Hayden, LMFT Cost is $30, register online at www.smywca.org or at the front desk at (310) 452-3881. Must pre-register! YWCA Santa Monica/Westside 2019 14th http://www.smywca.org/womens-girls-programs/the-womens-partnership/empty-nest.html
DIY hors d’oeuvres or savory cheese-studded, mini-creampuff pastry Bake, split and stuff like sandwiches. Called gougères, and a close cousin to choux paste. Options to add to batter: cayenne, smoked paprika, garlic chives, alt firm grated cheeses (sharp cheddar, smoked options, Comté, Emmenthal), 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, crumbled drained chorizo. Fillings can include bacon/arugula/pickled onions (simple recipe on page), crab salad, curried chicken salad, ham/cheese. Can easily be frozen just before baking and made fresh from frozen with a couple add’l min added to baking time. Zuni Café cookbook recipe – http://leitesculinaria.com/968/recipes-cheese-puffs-with-arugula-bacon-pickled-onions.html Dorie Greenspan’s recipe – http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Gougeres-361149#
Your Jr. Chef can make 5-minute No-bake Vegan Granola Bars Basically, mix/refrigerate/wrap/enjoy. Oats, pepitas, raisins, nut butter, agave nectar/brown rice syrup/coconut nectar, salt. Comments suggest dry-toasting oats, pepitas. Can add/sub all sorts of things – tahini, dried cranberries/cherries/blueberries, chopped dried fruit slices/dates, chocolate chips, cinnamon, flax seed meal, chopped nuts. The best wet/dry ratio is just enough wet to make everything barely stick together. Experiment with different ingredient combinations (2-3 strong flavors together are about right) – what fun! Parental supervision. http://food52.com/recipes/22107-five-minute-no-bake-vegan-granola-bars
Embracing Your Beauty: Do you need a Change? Work from home. Need more cash in your pocket? Do you want to set your own schedule? Control your income? Pay off debt? Buy a new car? Spend more time with your kids? Work less? Did you say yes to any of these? If you’re ready for a true work from home business, you’re in the right place. You are here by chance. You need something to help you pay off your debt and get out of the rat race.
‘Afternoon naps’ aid children’s learning http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24202591
Eggnogg Color-in Products Offers fun Halloween costumes for kids, including the Knight’s helmet and outfit and Princess Dress, as well as spooky masks. Kids to just “color-in”, no need to worry about staying inside the lines. Kids will love trick or treating in their own personally designed costumes!
Experienced part-time Executive Coordinator/Assistant needed for busy Encino commercial real estate office Must have excellent typing, advanced MS Office skills and be able to work in a busy environment. This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow-through is necessary. You must be able to work with a range of personalities and stay calm under pressure. Must be reliable, creative, a self-starter and team player. Knowledge of commercial real estate industry and having real estate license is a big plus! Reply to this posting with resume, salary requirements and cover letter; or fax resume and cover to Susan at 818-905-2425.
Newest Innovative Hemorrhoid Surgery WITHOUT Cutting STOP suffering in silence. Doctor Rosenfeld is an amazing Proctologist who specializes in hemorrhoids and can alleviate your problems in his office painlessly without surgery. Butt, when necessary, he performs a revolutionary hemorrhoid surgery WITHOUT cutting for a quick recovery. Cancer causes similar symptoms, so get anal about your health. If you have tushy problems, let Dr. Rosenfeld get to the bottom of it. He is truly a caring and empathetic doctor and a Jen’s List member’s husband! MANY Jens List members have been to him and HIGHLY recommend him. 805-579-8972
Had a WONDERFUL experience with Kinsella Construction Inc.! They’ve been overseeing construction projects & building custom cabinets for kitchens/bathrooms for 25+ years. Alun and his team work directly with you or your designer in an open, honest, and positive fashion. They listen to your needs and will make suggestions to help refine the ultimate goal of a beautiful and functional project. Their knowledge and experience will provide you with the expertise necessary from design concept to installation. Their testimonials are the best advertising and their delivery and installations are on time, every time. They have an extensive portfolio of residential, commercial and industrial applications. I HIGHLY recommend them! 6930 Deering Ave. in Canoga Park, 91303 (818) 883-6748
DHA From Omega 3 Fats Linked to Intelligence in Children http://healthimpactnews.com/2013/dha-from-omega-3-fats-linked-to-intelligence-in-children/
Halloween fun with Theatricum’s third annual BOO-tanicum Friday, October 25th from 4-10pm Theatricum BOO-tanicum – Bucolic Theatricum Botanicum transforms into the haunted BOO-tanicum with the theater company’s third annual Halloween extravaganza. Wander Theatricum’s wooded grounds in the heart of rustic Topanga Canyon, where you’ll find a haunted house; ghost stories; pumpkin carving; game booths; performances by comedy improve group Off the Grid and kids singer/songwriter Peter Alsop’ edibles; and things that go bump in the night. Beware of zombie thespians! Come on down… if you dare. Perfect for ghosts and goblins of all ages. The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 90290
What happens when a father, alarmed by his 13-year-old daughter’s nightly workload, tries to do her homework for a week http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/10/my-daughters-homework-is-killing-me/309514/
Halloween Costumes Should be Scary, Not Nighttime Drivers Trick or treat night poses a very real danger to kids who might not be seen by drivers as they dart from house to house. Many believe wearing light-colored clothing is enough to make pedestrians visible to drivers, but even if children are dressed up as white ghosts or angels, it can be difficult for drivers to see them at night. Keep children safe while trick or treating by illuminating them with reflective material, such as LunaTagz™, which reflect light from over 1,000 feet away. Crafted from a specially formulated adhesive and made with genuine 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material, LunaTagz™ come in an array of fun, Halloween designs and can be applied to nearly any surface.
When Your Daughter Starts Hating Her Body http://centerforeatingrecovery.us5.list-manage.com/
The Belly Bandit The belly wrap that helps tighten & shrink your belly, waist and hips post pregnancy.
Monday, October 7th from 7-10pm Thousands of moms have read her blog and her book. Now the Southern California Children’s Museum hosts Glennon Doyle Melton at her 1st So Cal talk and book signing at Pasadena’s All Saints Church (132 N. Euclid Ave.). The author of NY Times bestselling “momoir,” CARRY ON, WARRIOR, Melton also founded Momastery.com, with 100,000+ readers. She dazzled with her TedX talk. Don’t miss this inspiring talk! Ticket prices range from $20-$40 and can be purchased online at www.socalkids.org.
Check for poopy diapers without taking off baby’s pants Twosees’ easy-peek opening on the back makes it as easy as One, Two-See! http://www.littleparakeet.com/
2013 Worst Year For Measles in US in Nearly 2 Decades http://moms.popsugar.com/US-Measles-Cases-Rising
How Your iPhone Is Harming Your Health http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/27/cell-phone-health-iphone_n_3943322.html |
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