Friday November 6 2015

Buying or selling?
Elizabeth Friedman & Cindi Dameshek negotiate the most favorable terms. They specialize in customer care and have a versed inside scoop on today’s market from brand new construction to specialty homes to homes that have not yet hit public listing services! Proven track record of not stopping until your dream home is found and/or your home is sold. They will donate a percentage of their proceeds to a school or charity of YOUR choice, in your name, upon closing! Call 323.376.1335 for your free home valuation.
Lic# 01989104
 
 
Today in History
Marooned without a Compass Day
Saxophone Day
Abraham Lincoln elected President of the United States (1860)
 
 
Sierra Canyon Lower School Campus Preview for Prospective Students Entering Early Kindergarten-6th Grade
Saturday, November 14th at 10am
Meet the administration, faculty, current students and parents & experience a dynamic learning environment. Academics, Arts and Athletics: There is something for everyone. There will be grade level presentations, activities for children & a light lunch served in the Orange Grove. Call the Admissions Office at 818-8852-8121 to reserve your spot. Now accepting applications for fall 2016! Online applications available at www.sierracanyonschool.org. Sierra Canyon is an independent, non-sectarian, college preparatory school, nestled on 17 picturesque acres. Sierra Canyon School; Fostering a Community of Excellence!
11052 Independence Ave. in Chatsworth, 91311
 
 
Special Needs Help, A Click Away
If you’ve ever had a child with special needs, you know how hard it is to find the best provider for your child. That’s why this team of parents, therapists and doctors put together the ultimate resource. Featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Parents Magazine, and more – this resource directory will help you find the best ABA, speech, physical or occupational therapist, and more!
 
 
Got Kids? You need an estate and kids protection plan
Sun., Nov. 8th from 1-2pm at Earth Baby Boutique in Sherman Oaks
* Learn how to protect your family
* Find out how to name guardians for your kids
* Learn how you can Protect Your Children’s Inheritance from Creditors, Divorce or a Lawsuit
* Discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make
Everyone in attendance will take home a copy of “Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents”. PLUS have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Earth Baby Boutique. This FREE legal planning educational seminar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for 20+ yrs. Register at www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088.
 
 
Family Fun Icon  Lavender Faire at MUSE School – FREE to the public
Tomorrow, Saturday, November 7th from 10am-4pm on the MUSE Prime Campus
PLAY Rock climbing wall, face painting, live music
EAT Local, seasonal and organic food
SHOP our Eco-Market, featuring recycled, sustainable products!
1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road in Calabasas, 91302
 
 
Beverly Nasser Siegel – Best math tutor ever!
The boys LOVE her! She has some extra time….if anyone is in need in or around the Calabasas area. And her daughter, Lisa(senior at CHS) also is available for all subjects. Call 818-903-6850.
 
 
Jake’s Ladder
This Sunday, Nov. 8th
Jake is now 13 years old & in 7th grade. He has a reached an unbelievable milestone of having his Bar Mitzvah this year. However, it hasn’t been an easy year. He was at Children’s Hospital this summer for a lung infection for a week & then came home with a pic line for a week. With 24 hour care he has recovered, but takes over 20 pills a day and breathing treatments for 45 min morning/evening and will be doing this regime for his ENTIRE life until a cure is found. To date; over 1.8 million dollars has been raised in 12 years for Cystic Fibrosis! There are numerous studies in the pipeline, and they are so close to finding a cure for CF. Help make a difference in the longevity of Jake’s life!  
 
 
Volunteerism – LA area residents giving back featured on new social broadcast #GiveBackNews
 
 
Attend the Free session on “Empowering Kids to Make A Difference” 
This Sunday, Nov. 8th at 6pm at the West Valley Police Station
Learn how engaging kids in hands-on community service projects will not only help the community they reach out to help but also helps the development of the kids. Parents will learn that there are a multitude of ways that kids can be out there making a difference. No RSVP. Kids are welcome to attend and be inspired as well. This is a free service to the community to help parents be the best parents we can be! We may already be great parents, but even professional athletes still get coached. Check www.Parenting.Education for other upcoming topics/months.
19020 Vanowen
 
 
2016 LA Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand International Invitational
Friday, Feb. 26th-Sunday, Feb. 28th at Los Angeles Mission City College
Please join for the 2016 LA Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand International Invitational. Featuring tom top Rhythmic gymnasts from USA, Canada, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Lithuanian, Latvia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Egypt, Israel and many other great nations. Come see sparkly gymnastic outfits, mind blowing skills and death defying tricks perfumed by some of the best gymnast in the world.
12890 Harding St. in Sylmar, 91342
 
 
When your infant-toddler can’t behave, do you punish?
Try utilizing these 10 pro-social behavior tips and tools to raise a compassionate infant-toddler. Article includes examples and modeling dialog to encourage empathy. Link to 3p pdf, “Helping Infants Learn About Feelings” and extensive “feelings” book list from July 2014 Young Children.
 
 
14 years making babies homecoming an easy transition
Priscilla Sanchez has over fourteen years of experience supporting parents in the LA area. Her work is exclusively based in the care of newborns, preemies, multiples, etc. providing also mother postpartum care recovery support, comfort measures, newborn care education, lactation guidance and much more, making baby homecoming an easy transition! Stellar references. Recommended by peds, obgyns and Jen’s List members. Call (818) 746-5375 or email priscilla@barefootbelly.com.
 
 
LA Doctor Treats Insomnia In Patients Through 6-Week ‘Sleep School’ Program
 
 
Professional Supervised Child Visitation Monitoring Services
Child Visitation Monitoring fulfills court requirements and allows the noncustodial parent a positive and safe experience with the child monitored by a neutral and protective 3rd party. The custodial parent has the reassurance that the child’s physical and emotional safety is being provided for. Services include Child Visitation Monitoring, Elderly/Disabled Visitation Monitoring, Monitored Exchanges, Child Safety Home Inspections. 818-436-6231; email contact@ChildVisitMonitor.com.
 
 
HikeFitâ„¢ on Saturdays
Get strong, get sexy… get HikeFitâ„¢ You won’t find another class like this anywhere! Cardio, Sculpting, Core, Balance, Coordination, Strength, Endurance, Hiking.
 
 
Looking for Work/Life balance?
1 Million for Work Flexibility is the first national initiative calling for a collective voice in support of work flexibility. They are moms, dads, millennials, retirees, military spouses, and more who know work flexibility has important benefits for families, businesses, and communities. Take a few seconds to join at www.workflexibility.org and show your support. Help them get traction to create productive change in the workplace and get closer to a better work-life balance for all.
 
 
Special Free Session on “Empowering Kids to Make A Difference” for Parents
Sunday, November 8th at 6pm
Please spread the word to all parents you know – important and empowering free session on “Empowering Kids to Make A Difference” this Sunday at 6pm at the West Valley Police Station at 19020 Vanowen – free to attend – children are welcome to attend too.
 
 
How problematical is it that your kindergartener may be more fine-motor proficient on an iPhone than with crayons and scissors?
Birth – 3, the years “instrumental in core muscle development,” is the time to incorporate a mix of gross and fine motor skills into at-home play learning to body-balance and figure out how to handle toys and tools in relation to one another, and outside play offers opportunities to explore how one’s own body moves through space. Article includes “At-Home Skills Building” activities.
 
 
Monthly Group For Jewish Moms
Tuesday or Wednesday Evening – November 10th,11th, 17th or 18th
Growth Group is for Jewish women who want to explore their relationship with God and Judaism, understand the meaning behind mitzvot and work on personal growth. Participants can be at various levels of observance but the group will be especially geared to those with minimal formal Jewish education. Most women are Moms between the ages of 36-55. Come to the introductory meeting and check it out! Cost: $120 for 12 months Introductory. Email michali@aishla.com.
 
 
Giving Thanks at the Zimmer Children’s Museum
Sunday, Nov 29th
There’s something magical about this time of the year as families come together to give thanks! Explore ways to give thanks in the art studio, and enjoy an educational magic show presentation by Mr. Fun at 3pm!
 
 
Piano Lessons In Your Home-Ages 4 and up
Teresa Turner lives in Encino and is a private piano teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. Teresa offers weekly piano lessons in your home. Ages 4 and up. Call (818) 437-5677 for more information or email teresalouann@sbcglobal.net.
 
 
7-Eleven Hosting “Name Your Own Price” Day To Benefit ‘Feeding America’
 
 
Adat Ari El Hanukkah Boutique
Tues., November 10th from 8:30am-8pm
Get your holiday shopping done early! Jewelry, clothing, home decor and lots more! Bring your friends for a day of shopping and lunch!
12020 Burbank Blvd. in Valley Village
 
 
Getting Kids to Cooperate Without Repeating Yourself