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2012
October
9
FUN
FALL
birthday parties
in 3 months
What Mom
Wants for
Halloween:
• Candy Police
• Money-Saving
Costumes
• 3 Yummy
Recipes
Inside:
Fire Safety Tips
Sensational
Savings
Breast Cancer awareness:
Signs & Symptoms, Genetic Tests and Breast MRIs
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Table of
Contents
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mom 2 mom
6 Trick-or-Treat for Cheap
8 How a Sweetaholic Mom Handles Halloween
11 Fifteen Tips for Planning a
Fun Playdate
moms R women 2
12 Our Sisters’ Keepers
14 Take Care and Be Aware: You Don’t Have to Die from Breast Cancer
15 Do You Make the Grade? Genetic Tests for Breasts
features
21 Daughters First! Dealing with Down Syndrome as a Family
36 Celebrate Fun Fall Birthday Times! C’mon!
know 2 grow
22
24
26
Beyond Disability and on to Friendship: Helping Children Understand Special Needs
Be Real about Kids and Internet Safety
Fired Up about Fire Safety
also in this issue
18 making a difference
20 business spotlight: barlow buick
27 business spotlight: dr. perez-rivera
28 mom’s mall
30 recipe corner
33 smart move
34 business spotlight: booth radiology
37 things to do
38 resource guide
Dear Readers,
W
hat scares you?
With Halloween
approaching in
October, thoughts turn to
ghosts, ghouls and goblins
– things to be scared of or
imagination gone haywire?
We all have our fears,
especially being parents and
hearing about the crazy things going on
in the world daily. Scary things could be
breast cancer, bullying or even birthday
party planning! Or just controlling the
sweets reaped from trick-or-treating
when you’re a sweetaholic and can’t wait
to dig in.
Due to my family history, I fear breast
cancer, but read about the signs to watch
out for in “Take Care and Be Aware: You
Don’t Have to Die from Breast Cancer”
by Carolyn Kellerman; “Best for HighRisk Breasts”, all about high-tech breast
MRIs available at Booth Radiology; and
“Do You Make the Grade?: Genetic Tests
for Breasts” by Dolores Hoffman. I’m
grateful to say that my mom, a two-time
survivor of the disease, is alive and kicking
at 70+ years young with four grandkids.
So bottom line? Don’t be scared – be
aware and prepared!
Don’t fear the reaper or the bullies!
Many parents’ fears include their children
being bullied in school, whether on the
bus, the playground or in the classroom.
Read our profile, “Not Just a Bystander:
Susan Goodman Stands Up and Speaks
Out”, on musician and educator Susan
Goodman who urges all kids, targeted or
not, to “Stand Up! Speak Out!” against
bullies, instead of standing by, helpless.
october
letter from the editor
October 2012
Maybe you relish arranging your child’s birthday parties, but if you’re
like me, you cringe in terror at the prospect! When
the weather starts cooling
down, where do you host
a party and what activities
do you schedule in order
to keep the kids happy and occupied? Never fear – check out party planner Stacy McGuigan’s fun
fall birthday party ideas in “Celebrate Fun Fall Birthday Times! C’mon!”
She’ll take you from October to December and help you take advantage of the
fall’s bountiful feast of ideas including tailgating for the kids!
Halloween brings all kinds of goodies like costume parties, trunk-and-treats
and trick-or-treating. It’s all in good fun,
but the staggering amounts of candy that
people hand out can be overwhelming
and tempting, not just for kids but parents, too! I just can’t help it – I annually
raid the kids’ Halloween candy and so
does my husband. An illicit Twix or Milky
Way bar conjures up my own fond trickor-treating flashbacks and tastes that
much sweeter. Find out how self-professed sweetaholic Samantha Gill handles
the candy overload in “How a Sweetaholic Handles Halloween.”
So lay those fears to rest. Many of
them are covered in this issue, but if
you’re armed with information, you can
be powerful, and you’ll discover that what
scares you is nothing but things that go
bump in the night.!✲
Your friend and fellow MOM,
M.B.
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5 Little Pumpkin Facts
Compiled by M.B. Sanok
v The US produces more than 998 million pounds of
pumpkins.
v Except for Antarctica, pumpkins can grow all over the
world.
v Pumpkins were once recommended to remove freckles
and cure snake bites.
v Irish immigrants brought the art of pumpkin carving, an
old Celtic tradition, to America.
v You can see NJ’s largest baked pumpkin pie at the South
Jersey Pumpkin Show in Woodstown, Salem County, from
October 12 to 14.
Sources: Halloween on the Net; Wikipedia; Pumpkin Fresh, www.pumpkinfresh.
com; South Jersey Pumpkin Show, www.sjpumpkinshow.com
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On the Cover
Cutest Kid In Town Winner:
Giovanni is an active one-year old with a
ready smile. He enjoys playing Peek-a-Boo
with his older sister Alana and spending time
with his Grandmom and dog Scooter. He
loves to explore and is looking forward to
Halloween, so he can dress up like a pumpkin. Photo by Perfect Day Photography,
www.perfectdayphotography.com. Cover
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mom 2 mom
trick or treat for
Cheap
By Christi Fox
H
ayrides and caramel apples and pumpkin picking, OH
MY! Whether Halloween is the opportunity to celebrate your spooky side or simply enjoy the arrival
of fall, October is full of excitement for both kids and parents.
While it’s always fun for kids to choose what they’d like to be for
Halloween, sparking a little creativity is not only friendly on the
purse-strings, but the possibilities are endless.
Art professional Laurie Lowe from Wenonah, NJ, and mother of three has made her children homemade Halloween costumes for years. Not only have her children won first place in
contests on more than one occasion, they’re also able to wear
costumes that their mother has put her time and love into which
is priceless and memorable. Having an art-degree on her side
certainly has its advantages, but Lowe says, “Anyone can create
a costume with a little creativity while using items that you may
already have in your home.”
The Internet is a useful tool when it comes to ideas. Once
your child decides what he or she wants to be, you can search
for images online and let your imagination do the work. Felt and
oversized sweat suits are inexpensive materials that can be used
for numerous ideas. If you don’t own a sewing machine, not to
worry, loop-stitching by hand is fast and easy. If you want to avoid
sewing altogether, felt glue is a useful tool.
There are also other great ways to create a costume that
doesn’t require starting from raw ingredients. Lowe has visited the thrift store which came in handy when her 10-year-old
son wanted to dress as a gangster. She found a small women’s
pin-striped suit that she purchased for $9 and a plastic Tommy
gun from a discount store for under $10. She borrowed a family
member’s fedora hat which completed the costume, costing less
than $20 in the end. Similarly, a flower girl dress is the perfect
asset for a little fairy princess. You can visit websites such as Ask.
com and Instructables.com that show very easy directions on
how to make your own fairy wings with school glue, glitter, a pair
of tights and two wire hangers.
Since children grow at warp speed, they usually only get to
wear their Halloween costumes once. It makes perfect sense
to swap costumes with friends and family members when your
children are different ages. This is a fun idea that costs absolutely
nothing. Imagine how excited your child would be to wear the
costume that his or her older cousin wore the year before.
So before making that retail purchase, check around to see
if you can swap with others or tap into your imagination because
your creativity will result in your child being proud to sport an
original!✲
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How a Sweetaholic Mom
Handles Halloween
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reakfast: a handful of M&M’s. Lunch:
Swedish Fish. Snack: Gummy bears
and a cookie. This isn’t a list of what
NOT to eat; this, unfortunately, is what my diet
used to consist of. Isn’t that horrible?! If there
was such a thing as SA (Sweets Anonymous), I
would join and say, “My name is Samantha, and
I’m a sweet-aholic.”
I love sweets. I’d give up a full-blown, homecooked meal for a Raspberry Snapple and softserve ice cream cone any day of the week. To
avoid taking responsibility for this, I blame it
on genetics. My maternal grandmother (Gram)
could eat an entire ice cream sundae. My
paternal Grandmother (Baba) is “responsible”,
too. She made these elaborate home-cooked
meals she never once ate but could be found
in the kitchen eating a piece of cake or bakery
cookie. I’d like to say that I ‘learned’ by example,
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By Samantha Gill
but truly, it’s me. (For the record, my first job
was working in an ice cream store. Best - Job Ever!)
With fall drawing near, the sweetest day
arrives: Halloween! So how does a mom like
me handle a holiday like Halloween? How do
I, the sweetaholic, not let my kids overindulge?
How do I enforce the sweet police rules when
I’m a serious offender?
1.) I have to, gulp!, lead by example. Sorry,
sister, M&M’s for breakfast just won’t cut it.
If my kids see me eating the worst diet on
the planet, how in the world can I expect
them to comply? I must put down the
Swedish Fish and eat well.
2.) Sweets should be just that – sweet -something to truly enjoy and appreciate.
If they eat ice cream nightly, then it’s not
special.
3.) When your kids come home from the
Halloween-Trick-or-Treat-fest, take their
bags while they undress and immediately
halve the bags. Pour half into a bowl and
hide the rest. Let them pick three pieces
of candy on Halloween and after that the
Mommy-Candy-Sherriff can dole them out.
4.) “When Thanksgiving is here, the candy
stands clear.” Regardless of what candy
remains, you must give it the boot. (Bring
it to work for coworkers who’ll blame you
for overindulging!)
I’ve got the hang of this Halloween-sweets
thing. I’ll dole out just enough candy at the door
for trick-or-treaters and maintain reasonable
candy-happiness in our house. But, truthfully,
I can’t lie; I’ll never turn down a Raspberry
Snapple or soft-serve ice cream cone!✲
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Fifteen Tips for Planning a
Fun Playdate
Playdates can be so much fun!! There’s nothing better than being with friends no matter how old you are.
Playing, laughing, sharing or just being next to each other is what life’s all about! With some careful planning
you can arrange a fun playdate!”
Here are fifteen tips to keep everyone happy!
THE PLAN:
F Don’t invite too many children to your playdate.You want it to be
manageable and fun.
F Check to see if any child attending has food allergies and write them
down
F If your child is three or older, make sure to put any of his special toys
away. Broken toys and meltdowns aren’t fun!
F Keep the playdate short and sweet. 1-2 hours should be perfect.
F Don’t plan a playdate when you know your child will be hungry or
tired.
F Don’t put out too many toys or games. Chaos equals tears.
THE DATE:
F If it’s a baby playdate, spread out a blanket and lay them next to each
other. The cooing will make for perfect Kodak moments!
F Until toddlers are about 3 ½ years old, there’s parallel play. While it
sometimes looks like they aren’t playing together, they are having fun.
Parallel play is perfect for this age of development.
F Sharing isn’t easy for little ones. A small kitchen timer is a must. Let
each child set the timer for five minutes to play with that popular
toy. When the bell rings, it’s time to take turns.
F Having a dress-up corner can be so much fun! There are no limits to
a child’s imagination.
F Non-verbal games such as Candy Land and The Memory Game can
be great fun as well as learning tools.You can sweeten the pot by
having a small prize for the winner.
F Outside chalk, jumbo crayons and paper are fun while working on
small motor skills.
F Don’t forget about music; freeze dance and musical chairs are the
best!
F Break up the playdate with a healthy snack-time. Fruit or vegetable
slices served with a yogurt dip are great choices.
F When the playdate is coming to an end, set the timer and ask the
children to clean up before the bell rings.
The most important thing to keep in mind when planning a playdate,
“nothing is perfect.” Don’t stress and don’t over plan. Sometimes the
best laid plans can change in the blink of an eye.You don’t have to provide
entertainment for every second. Playdates are about fun no matter what
activities are available. Just enjoy watching your child nurture friendships
that can last a lifetime.✲
Blythe Lipman is the president of Baby Instructions and passionate about babies,
toddlers and their parents. After 30 years in the field, she wrote her third award-winning
book, MORE…HELP! MY BABY CAME WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS, which is available
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October 2012 | 11
moms R women 2
Our Sisters’ Keepers
By Dr. Trina L. Gipson-Jones & Tamika Bailey, BSN, RN
A
ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 24 Americans per minute experience some form of domestic violence. This victimization is primarily perpetrated on women by an intimate partner
or acquaintance, rarely a stranger. Within the state of New
Jersey, 75% (55,919) of the domestic violence offenses were
inflicted on women; and 31% of these incidents occurred in
the presence of or involved children. These victims need emotional, physical and, oftentimes, housing support. In an effort to
present current information to South Jersey moms, we interviewed Beckie Vasquez (Bilingual Outreach Coordinator) from Womanspace and Gina
Ridge (Director) of Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV)-Center for Family Services (CFFS). Here are tips to help you assist a friend
or family member experiencing domestic violence.
Listen and Believe in Her & Support Her Decisions
The first step in helping a woman living in an abusive situation is to accept
her account of the incident. Most victims are silent, fearing no one will
believe them.Validate her experience, and then allow the victim to determine if and how she will receive assistance without judgment. Remember,
oftentimes, kids and finances are involved, complicating the decision-making process. Let her know she has options, then listen and support her
decisions.
Validate Her Feelings and Strengths
As indicated previously, start helping your loved one by listening and
accepting her story. Second, validate her feelings, stressing the criminal
nature of her treatment while maintaining that she isn’t to blame. Third,
provide information and referrals for continued support and assistance.
These actions will allow the victim to regain the power over her life that
gets lost during abuse.
Provide Support Resources
Womanspace manages two 24-hour domestic or sexual abuse hotlines.
Women can call the domestic violence and sexual assault hotline (Mercer county) (609) 394-9000 or the statewide domestic violence hotline
1-800-572-SAFE (7233) or TTY (888) 252-SAFE. Women living in Camden and Gloucester Counties can obtain support and assistance from
SERV 24-hour hotlines (866) 295-7378; and Cumberland County residents can call 1-800-225-0196.
Referrals are another way women are introduced to services. Women are referred to domestic violence shelters if abuse is suspected or
confirmed by police, hospitals, social services, court (court legal advocate) and DYFS (Department of Youth and Family Service) agent.
Remember Safety is Key
Think safety first! Shelter staff counsels family members and friends on
how to provide safe help for a loved one. For example, a father may
want to approach a man abusing his daughter not considering the consequences his daughter may suffer after the confrontation. Family and
friends need guidance on how to look at things through the lens of safety.
Encourage your loved one to talk with experts to devise a safety plan before leaving the home. Shelter employees can inform your loved one on
how to address housing, financial and childcare issues during her period
of transition.
Educate Her on Shelter Services
Initially, a woman will experience a 10-minute or less screening process
via the hotline or agency if possible. If the client is in immediate danger,
and cannot answer questions, the operators are trained to deal accordingly (calling 911, etc.). A certified staff member or volunteer will meet
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a shelter-eligible woman at a police station or hospital which are considered “safe spots”; then she is taken to a safe, undisclosed location to live
for up to a month (longer if necessary). After admission in the shelter,
they are assigned a case manager to discuss options such as welfare,
restraining orders, etc.✲
Dr. Gipson-Jones lives in South Jersey with her daughter and mother. She’s an Assistant
Professor in the Department of Nursing at The College of New Jersey. Tamika Bailey lives in
Central Jersey with her two daughters. She’s a 2012 graduate of The College of New Jersey
nursing program.
Domestic Violence Additional
Resources
www.centerffs.org/programs/domestic-violence-safe-house
www.centerffs.org/programs/serv-domestic-violenceservices
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
TTY 1-800-787-3224
www.thehotline.org
www.womanspace.org
Atlantic County:
The Women’s Center Violence Intervention Program (VIP)-http://www.acwc.org
Burlington County:
Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic
Charities--www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/cc3/index.
php?page=providence-house
Camden County:
Camden County Women’s Center--www.camdencountywomenscenter.org/
Cape May County:
The Coalition Against Rape and Abuse, Inc.-www.caracmc.org
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hat is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer is cancer that forms in
breast cells. According to the National Cancer Institute, one
in eight women who live to be 80 will develop breast cancer
in her lifetime. This makes the disease the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women after skin cancer. One in four
cancers diagnosed in the United States is breast cancer.
Many of us know someone who previously had or is currently battling breast cancer. Sandra Barnett from Medford, NJ, was one of those
unlucky individuals. Every year Sandra faithfully went for a mammogram at
Jefferson Hospital, but in August 2002, unfortunate news was broken. After speaking to the radiologist, Sandra was told she had calcium deposits
present in both of her breasts. He suggested it could be cancer and that
a biopsy would confirm his evaluation. “Could this really be happening to
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me?” stated Sandra. “I was so scared not knowing of any treatment plans
but also because I had two beautiful daughters who I wanted to see grow
up and get married and have children. I had no control,” explained Sandra.
Extremely terrified of the unknown, Sandra followed up at Jefferson and
scheduled her biopsy. She was nervous for the procedure but a kind nurse
took her hand and said in a soft voice, “There are many survivors today.
You do not have to die from breast cancer.” After the procedure, it
was confirmed she indeed had breast cancer. The good news was
that her breast cancer was at an early stage. It didn’t spread to her
lymph nodes, therefore, a lumpectomy was suggested. After the
surgery with Dr. Robert Sommers at Einstein Medical Hospital, she
was told she would need to follow up with radiation followed by
taking Tamoxifen for five years. Sandra has been cancer-free for ten
years! Her advice to men and women is to remember you don’t
have to die from breast cancer. Go for mammograms every year
and give yourself a self-exam as well. Also, it’s important to research
the best care available and to be aggressive in your follow-up.
What are the symptoms of breast cancer? Some common
breast cancer signs and symptoms include skin changes, swelling,
size change, nipple discharge or any kind of unusual pain. If you
notice any of these symptoms, it’s best to visit your doctor immediately.
How can you reduce your risk of breast cancer? There are several ways you can help reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.
Make sure you get plenty of exercise.The American Cancer Society
recommends 45 to 50 minutes of physical activity at least five days
a week. Maintain a healthy diet and limit your alcohol intake. Since
the prognosis for breast cancer greatly improves the earlier it’s
detected, it’s extremely important to be aware of any changes in
and around your breasts. Speak to your doctor about the current
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Do You Make the Grade? Genetic Tests for Breasts
By Dolores Hoffman
I
ncreasingly more people are deciding to
get genetic testing for breast cancer genes
(BRCA1/BRCA2). These genes work by
keeping cells normal and preventing cancer
growth. But when they have mutations, passed
down from one generation to the next, your
risk of breast cancer may increase. When a
strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer
is present, there’s a possibility that a person has
the mutated gene.
Genetic testing isn’t necessary for the most
women. Most cases of breast cancer aren’t
caused by hereditary mutations. Furthermore,
inheriting a mutation doesn’t mean you’ll develop the disease.
Who should consider testing?
• Breast cancer in two or more close relatives
• Early onset of breast cancer in family members before age 50
• History of breast cancer in more than one
generation
• Cancer in both breasts in one or more family
members
• Frequent occurrence of ovarian cancer
• One or more BRCA-positive relatives
• Jewish ancestry with a family history of breast
or ovarian cancer (researchers have identified two types of the mutated gene especially
prominent in this group)
The first step involves genetic counseling. A
counselor will discuss what a positive or negative result means. A blood test is performed.
Blood is drawn and then sent to a laboratory
specializing in the tests. It usually takes several
weeks or longer to get the test results.
What do I do with my results?
For some people, knowing they carry a mutation can cause much anxiety even though they
may never get breast cancer. Being proactive is
vital. Your doctor will offer options including
preventive surgeries and cancer observation
testing. For others, knowing they don’t have a
mutation may give them a false sense of security, and they might view future mammograms as
unnecessary.
How much does the test cost?
The cost for screening is approximately $3,000,
so it’s important to check with your health care
provider first, but most insurance companies
will pay based on your risk.
Keep in mind that there’s no increased risk
for cancer in children, so it’s unnecessary that
your children get tested during childhood.
Getting tested for a BRCA1/BRCA2 can
be overwhelming. Fortunately, no one has to go
through the process alone.✲
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Columbine and Bosnia’s “ethnic
cleansing” took center stage. An accomplished musician with a “passion
for social justice” who wrote and
produced award-winning children’s
CDs, she released her CD, Stand
Up! Speak Out! , in 2000. Many of
those songs stemmed from her final project
in a Holocaust-Genocide Education program
at Stockton College and evolved into focusing
on all bias-based bullying. Her latest recording, Live Out Loud, inspired by Tyler Clementi, as well as her sons’ experiences being
bullied, is a continuation of the music-based
education she’s offered for over a decade on
bias and bullying.Susan believes “every child
has the right to a good education in a safe
space” and schools that tolerate bullying prevent kids from receiving that. It’s “crucial to
make everyone aware of the bullying” children
face as a result of “real or perceived differences” regarding their identity, body and soul.
Writing upbeat, contemporary music with
thought-provoking, enlightening lyrics for
kids and presenting them in interactive, music-based school assemblies, was Susan’s way
to “raise bias awareness” while emphasizing
“compassion and respect for everyone...” She
wanted students to understand where bias
comes from and how to combat it, not simply
to preach and play music.
Most kids aren’t bullies – they’re bystanders or witnesses who Susan urges to “stand
up, speak out” and help those targeted by bullies or to find an adult or authority figure to
rectify the situation. She stresses the concept
of being an “ally”, saying you don’t have to be
the target’s friend, know or even like them,
to show “courage and compassion” toward
them.
Susan’s CDs, Stand Up! Speak Out! and
Live Out Loud, feature “songs that celebrate
diversity and speak out on the bias behind bullying.” A seasoned musician and avid, eclectic
listener, her songs showcase genres like Jazz,
Pop, Caribbean, Latin and Afro-Beat. Don’t
mistake it as sing-songy fare for the Barney set
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she says.
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Most kids aren’t bullies –
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Music reaches students with
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Stand Up! Speak Out! assemblies demonstrate the benefits of music-based learning for
grades K through 12: “Music reaches students
with different learning styles…who might not
catch every word in a lecture or essay,” Susan
explains. She interacts with students, opening
dialogues about difficult issues, and encouraging them to sing along. She uses a “wireless
mic to engage all students from the back to
the front of the room,” giving new musical
meaning to No Child Left Behind. Before
playing a song, she’ll “introduce [it] and [the]
concept behind it.” Then, she walks into the
audience, asking kids to respond to the lyrics and offer their own feelings about bullying.
“What would you do in that situation?” Susan
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Favorable responses from kids and
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Susan will continue presenting Stand
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development sessions for school faculty and
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by making her CDs and accompanying Study
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are also in development. Susan’s happy to see
NJ “leading the way with…anti-bullying legislation…” that mandates Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB) training, but “…more work
needs to be done to make schools more welcoming for all children…”✲
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Daughters First!
Dealing with Down Syndrome as a Family
“Down syndrome [Ds] occurs when a child
has a partial or full additional copy of chromosome 21,” according to Karen Parenti, MS,
PsyD, Vice President of Quality and Clinical
Operations for Bancroft School, in Haddonfield, NJ. “This extra genetic material changes the course of development,” causing the
characteristics associated with Ds (physical,
medical, and cognitive). “It is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition and
it appears in people of all races and economic
levels,” Dr. Parenti says. Degrees of Ds vary.
A child can have anywhere from “a mild cognitive impairment to a severe cognitive delay.”
Dr. Parenti offers these suggestions to families of Ds children:
• Find a psychologist or behavioral specialist
in the field who understands the condition and can assist the family during the
formative, developmental years, as early
intervention is extremely important.
• Empower your child early on, stress social
skills, and encourage relationship-building.
• Become actively involved in community
support groups and maintain open communication with the child’s school.
Both Amy Fitzgerald’s daughter Emily and
Anna Marie Bradley’s daughter Danielle have
Ds. The first thing their families did was join
B.U.D.S. (Bringing Up Down Syndrome).
The camaraderie soothed and benefited
each family. Later their daughters became a
part of a special needs cheerleading team at
Sports and More in Sewell, NJ. (See sidebar for
resources available to families dealing with Ds)
Both women feel that social activities
are key to integrating their daughters into
relationships with peers. “Having a Ds child
takes its toll on the marriage as well,” Bradley says. Parents of Ds children must nourish their relationships to keep the marriage
strong in order to deal with caring for a Ds
child.
Dr. Parenti says that the ultimate challenge for the family of a Ds child is to find a
school and work together for the “most appropriate way to help that child integrate successfully into his or her community, whereby
he or she is not just ‘in’ the community, but
truly ‘of’ or ‘a part of’ the community.”
“Keeping a Ds child in the classroom
with typically developing children while supporting that child’s developmental needs and
addressing the child’s behavioral challenges,”
is one solution, according to Dr. Parenti. “IdeVisit our website and sign up for our e-newsletter
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ally, this should be done with a trans-disciplinary approach so that everyone is involved
in the treatment plan,” she says.
A child’s behavioral problems can “interfere with his or her progress, both socially
and academically,” Dr. Parenti says. At other
times, a child needs to be met “where he or
she is” and then assisted so that the child can
“navigate his or her world in a socially acceptable way.”
It’s necessary, according to Dr. Parenti, to ensure that a Ds child’s siblings and peers “understand the child’s strengths and developmental needs and how best to support that
child.”
It wasn’t easy, but Fitzgerald explained
to Emily’s two younger brothers why their
sister was different. The boys accepted it although “they still get annoyed and frustrated
with some of her odd behaviors.”
Bradley says that Danielle’s younger
brother treats her “just like another normal
child.” He’s always at her side, ready to lend
a helping hand.
Emily attends Bankbridge Regional High
School in Sewell, part of the Gloucester
County Special Services School District and
Danielle attends Kingsway Learning Center
in Haddonfield.
Fitzgerald maintains the attitude that
“Emily is her daughter first; the fact that she
has Ds is second to who she is.” Bradley
reminds us that Ds children “love unconditionally.” This is what makes them a treasure
to behold.✲
Down Syndrome Resources
http://www.ndss.org/ - National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
http://www.acds.org/ - Association for Children with Down Syndrome - ACDS
http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/downsyn.htm
http://www.kidsource.com/nichcy/ - National Information Center for Children and
Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
http://www.noah-health.org/en/genetic/conditions/downs/index.html
http://www.ds-int.org/ - Down Syndrome International
http://bringingupdownsyndrome.org/ - BUDS, (Bringing Up Down Syndrome)
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know 2 grow
Beyond Disability and on to
Friendship: Helping Children
Understand Special Needs
D
In her book, You’re Going to Love This Kid,
inclusive schooling expert Paula Klutch, PhD,
stresses the importance for all children to
recognize and accept the differences between
classmates. “I believe it is imposssible to ‘not
see’ disability or ethnicity or race or the
other differences that make up all of our
lives; these elements are real and important;
they are an integral part of who we are as
individuals and members of our community.”
Children should learn early, while inhibitions
are low, to engage with peers that have
special needs. If your child asks about a
student in school who has special equipment
or needs extra help from specialized
teachers, here are ways to help her develop
a healthy relationship with her classmate.
• Explain that no two people are alike, and
that some differences are more noticeable
than others.
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All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
by Kathy Hoopman
My Brother is Very Special
by Amy May (Apraxia)
Special People, Special Ways
by Arlene Maguire (various disabilities)
By Deb McCarson
o you wonder how to respond
when your child asks you about
others with special needs? In 2008,
the National Center for Education Statistics
reported that 95 percent of students with
disabilities, ages 6-21, were served in regular
schools. Chances are that most children
will have classmates with needs different
than their own. Young children may become
inquisitive when they see their peers being
treated differently because of these needs.
Parents can take this opportunity to build
understanding and respect for social diversity.
All Dogs Have ADHD
by Kathy Hoopman
• Point out that all people have strengths
and weaknesses. Use some of the
strengths and weaknesses of your own
family members to familiarize your child
with this concept, then apply it to her
classmates. “Perhaps Billy’s legs don’t work
as well as yours, but he may be really good
at puzzles.”
• Remind your child that everyone wants
to be known by their inward traits: their
personality, their likes and dislikes. Help
your child to see beyond the disability,
so she can get to know her new friends.
Explain that all children should be treated
with the same amount of respect and
consideration. If Mary has a classmate
who speaks slowly, encourage her to try
to be patient so she can listen to what the
classmate has to say.
• Explain that while we can recognize some
special needs right away, such as Billy’s
wheelchair, other needs are “hidden”.
Some childen learn differently, so they may
need different kinds of lessons.
• Share advice from the experts. Take
advantage of the vast selection of books
written for children which will help them
navigate relationships with friends who
have special needs. Sensitively written,
the books listed to the right, will benefit
adults as well.✲
Don’t Call Me Special
by Pat Thomas (physical disabilities)
My Brother, Matthew
by Mary Thompson (impact on siblings)
We’ll Paint the Octopus Red
by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
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The Alphabet War
by Diane Burton Robb (Dyslexia)
My Friend Isabelle
by Eliza Woloson (Down Syndrome)
What’s Wrong with Timmy?
by Maria Shriver (special needs)
Keep Your Ear on the Ball
by Genevieve Petrillo (blindness)
Rules
by Cynthia Lord (autism)
Views from Our Shoes
by Donald Joseph Meyer (views from
45 siblings)
Different Like Me
by Jennifer Elder (autism heroes)
My Invisible World
by Morasha R. Winokur (fetal alcohol
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Tic Talk: Living with Tourette Sydrome
by Dylan Peters
When My Worries Get Too Big!
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ecome familiar with Facebook and other social media sites your child wants to try if you aren’t already.
While it’s likely that your child will already know more
about how these sites function and all the ins and outs,
it’s still important for them to know that you can navigate them well enough to keep an eye on them.
E
mphasize to your child that there will be boundaries and then…CREATE them!! This may include
but is not limited to: making sure that they “friend” you
and you can occasionally glance at their activity online,
verbalizing your expectations clearly to them (e.g., no
inappropriate photos, cursing, name-calling, etc.)
R
emember that you’re the parent! My dad used to
say that when it comes to children living under his
roof, privacy was a luxury earned by being responsible
and trustworthy. It’s okay for you to know your child’s
Facebook password if you want to. Not every parent
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By Dr. Kelly N. Moore
M
oms, it’s time to
BE REAL about
internet safety and
your child’s foray into the
social media world. The facts
are very clear: either you’ll be
part of launching your child
into this cyber-social experience or you’ll find out later
who did it for them. Whether
it’s Facebook (which I was recently told by a teen in church
is becoming “so last year”) or
new methods of social media
sharing sites like Instagram,
it’s important for you to be
part of the process and not
just an observer. Consider the
following steps that will help
you to BE REAL about your
child’s social media life:
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valuate their usage. Monitoring is very important.
Many teens have anecdotally told me that their parents never check their phones or computers to see the
kinds of messages and pictures they regularly receive or
send. Set boundaries around times of usage or decide
what sites you’re comfortable with them accessing. Create parental controls on certain sites and regularly check
the history on the Internet to see what’s being viewed.
Educate them about the dangers of engaging in gossip
and bullying online and how to exercise discretion in
sharing too much personal information on a Facebook
page.
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Just because the cutoff age for many sites is 13-years
old doesn’t mean that your 13-year old can handle it.
With the rise in cyberbullying, online predators, and pornography available online, it’s very important that you
recognize if your child is demonstrating that they can
responsibly use the Internet.
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they’re not always able to make decisions that consider the long-term consequences of their actions. Be
honest: when you were a teenager, did you ever do things
that your parents would be ashamed of or surprised at?
Expect that your child will be in similar situations, but
in this age of excessive access to each other through
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realistic boundaries, set clear expectations, and enforce
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Make Sure Smoke Alarms Are
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• Test alarm and any monitored systems
monthly. Don’t assume that because
your system is monitored by an alarm
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• Have the correct number of alarms in
your house. New rule of thumb: an
alarm on every floor plus one in each
bedroom.
• Batteries should be replaced at least
twice a year. (When you change the
clocks, change the batteries.)
October is fire prevention month.
Time to evaluate our homes for safety
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Never disable a smoke alarm while
cooking; it could result in a deadly mistake. Newer alarms have a “hush” button
to temporarily silence the alarm. Since
cooking is the number one cause of fires,
make sure you have a fire extinguisher in
the kitchen, preferably by the exit so you
can get out if flames worsen.
Designate a Meeting Place
A smoke alarm is only a warning. You
need to take precautions to escape. Keep
a bell and flashlight in each bedroom -especially useful for children who tend
to panic and hide during an emergency.
Giving them a plan of action will help
them remember what was practiced in
the drills.
Designate a meeting place a safe distance from your home. It could be under
a specific tree or at the end of the driveway. Practice your plan twice a year with
everyone in your household.
Tips to consider when preparing your
escape plan include:
• Making sure all doors and windows
that lead outside open easily and be
sure to have two ways to get out of
each room.
• Have collapsible escape ladders on
hand and only use them in a real
emergency.
• Teach children how to escape on their
own in case you cannot help them.
• Have a plan for any disabled person in
your home.
• Practice your fire escape plan at night
and during the daytime.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths
in America. Sources of this poisonous
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inding a skilled, caring psychologist is
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psychologist Dr. Katherine Perez-Rivera, Ph.D.,
successfully treats children with a range of
developmental delays, learning disabilities, and
behavioral disorders, including Autism-Spectrum
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Disorder and anxiety and depressive disorders. After several internships working with children,
she “discovered how much she loves to work
with kids.” She thought that it was “better to
get to the root of the problem when people
are still young and things can be more easily
modified.”
With extensive experience in clinical
pediatrics, multiple honors and degrees, and
having been a tenure-track Rowan University
Assistant Professor of Psychology, she decided
to open a full-time private practice catering
to children and their parents. She felt that
her “services should not only be focused on
the patient but on the families, too.” Another
decision was working with impaired people
who needed innovative treatment approaches
in order to function in society. By opening the
SJCPS, she serves patients and their families and
also consults for notable institutions like CHOP.
A DYFS contract enables her to provide families
with mandated court-ordered services.
Dr. Perez-Rivera understands that the
family may already have a “full plate.” Her
mission is to “make sure therapeutic services
are not an added stressor for families” when
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intervention. Although she is not there to “fix”
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intellectual and adoption evaluations. She
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pediatricians, and interfaces with teachers
and Child Study Team members in devising
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supports any decisions a family makes regarding
medications but never “pushes” them.
Innovation is what Dr. Perez-Rivera
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In her cozy, pleasant office, with a
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high cost involved as she felt it would deliver
better results.
Although Dr. Perez-Rivera specializes in
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recipe corner
Everything’s Coming Up
Pumpkins
By Lisa Ann
Panzino DiNunzio
Autumn is my favorite season! I love the crisp, cool air; vibrant leaves of red, orange, and yellow on the trees; cornstalks, mums,
pumpkins; scurrying squirrels rushing to store acorns for the winter months; hayrides, harvest parties, and the aroma of homemade
baked goods wafting through the house. These are just some of the magnificent things autumn offers, and I’d like to share two more
with you -- these scrumptious pumpkin recipes. Not only do they taste great, but they’re easy to make, and your children will love
to help whip them up! So, happy baking, and happy fall, ya’ll!
Pumpkin Cupcakes
1 box organic vanilla cake mix or
regular yellow cake mix
1 cup canned 100% Pure Pumpkin
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup safflower or sunflower oil
4 eggs
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
Maple Whipped Cream Frosting
• Heat oven to 350° (325° for dark or nonstick
pans).
• Place a paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size
muffin cups.
• In a large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water,
oil, eggs and spices with an electric mixer on low
speed for about 30 seconds, then on medium
speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
• Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the muffin
cups.
• Bake for 18 - 22 minutes or until a toothpick
inserted into center of cupcake comes out clean.
• Cool cupcakes in pans for 8-10 minutes, then
remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely before piping or spooning a dollop of maple
whipped cream frosting onto each cupcake.
• Serve immediately or store loosely covered in the
refrigerator.You can also decorate each cupcake
with a candied pumpkin on top of the dollop of
frosting, if desired.
Maple Whipped Cream Frosting
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup butter, softened
• In a bowl, add heavy cream, maple syrup, and butter.
• Beat with an electric mixer until peaks form (approximately 3 - 5 minutes), then pipe or spoon a
dollop of maple whipped cream frosting onto each
cupcake, and serve.
TIP: Chill bowl and beaters in freezer for 10 minutes
before whipping up the frosting. It helps speed things
along!
Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies
2 1/2 cups un-bleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. non-aluminum baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 /8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 1/2 cups raw sugar
1 stick butter, softened
1 cup canned 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 large egg
1 tbs. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Glaze (optional)
• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Grease baking sheets with non-stick cooking
spray or line with parchment paper, set aside.
• Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl.
• Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl until
well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg, maple syrup and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually
beat dry ingredients into the wet.
• Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared
baking sheets.
• Bake for 14 -17 minutes or until edges are
firm.
• Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before
removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Glaze (optional)
• Combine 2 cups organic powdered sugar, 2-3
tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
extract in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
If glaze is too thin, add a little more
powdered sugar until you reach desired consistency.
• Once cookies are cooled, spoon glaze over
cookies. Sprinkle with festive colored jimmies,
if desired.You can leave cookies unglazed, and
they still taste delicious.
As always, Bon Appetit!
Lisa Ann Panzino DiNunzio is the author of “Seasoned With Love,Treasured Recipes” & “Lisa Ann’s Seasoned With Love II”, and the children’s book, “Snicker Learns An Important Lesson.” Visit
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business spotlight
Best for High-Risk Breasts:
Booth Radiology’s Breast MRIs
By M.B. Sanok
The breast MRI is a supplemental tool for cancer
detection, so check with your doctor to ensure you
qualify for this procedure before undertaking it.
M
ost women know to do a breast
self-check once a month; it’s even
become common knowledge that
women should get a mammogram at age 40,
earlier if a higher risk of breast cancer runs
in the family. But what do you know about
breast MRIs which offer a deeper examination
of breasts that could determine the possibility of abnormalities? Although the procedure
isn’t for everyone, Booth Radiology wants you
to know about this technological tool that
may help those with special concern for their
breast health.
A breast MRI uses similar technology to
a traditional MRI but with specific differences
directly related to the breasts. Sherrill T. Little,
M.D., a Booth Radiology physician, says, “This
MRI uses a special coil to get high resolution
with and without enhancement.” The “patient
is positioned on her stomach, and the breasts
then fall into the coil. Then the patient is put
into the MRI machine.” Pictures are taken
twice – once before and once after the “contrast is administered.” Dr. Little explains that
the “contrast is an intravenous drug that is put
into the patient’s veins to brighten or enhance
the breast tissue” in order to spot any possible
abnormalities. “The contrast helps the doctor
decide whether or not cancer is present,” she
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continues. Therefore, the injected contrast
works with the MRI to literally shed light on
the tissue and figure out if the patient has cancer or it has progressed.
As mentioned before, not every woman requires a breast MRI. Dr. Little states the MRI
is for:
• Those recently diagnosed with breast cancer
as a staging study to determine extent of
disease
• A yearly study for high-risk candidates with
a 20% or higher chance of contracting
breast cancer
• A yearly screening for patients with a BRCA
genetic mutation
It can also be used as a problem solver for
mystery masses, to further evaluate dense
breast tissue, and to assess breast implant ruptures, according to Booth’s website. She adds
that “patients should have had a mammogram
before this procedure is done.” The breast MRI
is a supplemental tool for cancer detection, so
check with your doctor to ensure you qualify
for this procedure before undertaking it.
Generally, the breast MRI takes about
40 minutes, and Dr. Little says that the test
is “scheduled during a particular time in the
patient’s menstrual cycle.” Some patients use
relaxation techniques or, suggests Dr. Little,
“may want to take something like Valium” to
curb any anxiety. “It can be claustrophobic in
the machine,” she says. Although the “test is
not uncomfortable…you cannot move for the
entirety of the exam.”
Once the exam is done, the images are
reviewed by one of Booth’s doctors who completed a fellowship in breast imaging. Dr. Little
says the “images are generally read the same
day, and they can remotely view the images via
computer.” The reports go to the referring
doctor’s office the same day or in less than 24
hours by an automatic fax.
Dr. Little suggests four things to look for in a
facility offering breast MRIs:
• Accreditation by the American College of
Radiology (ACR)
• Usage of breast ultrasounds
• Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
certification
• Radiologists with a breast imaging specialty✲
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Celebrate Fun Fall Birthday Times! C’mon!
By Stacy McGuigan
H
ave you ever heard of the term, “Autumn
Babies”? People born in the months of
September, October, November and into
December are included. Planning a birthday party for this time of the year is sometimes tricky.
School is back in session, Halloween costumes are
being prepared, and Thanksgiving menus are being planned. Some people have even started their
holiday shopping! If your child has a fall birthday,
and you want him or her to have a memorable
celebration, there are ways you can ensure that
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have to be hard!
Take advantage of the cooler weather, the
vibrant colors and holidays that occur during
these months when planning for your child’s party.
Theme, invitations, decorations and food choices can all take advantage of Mother Nature’s
handiwork.
One idea is to have the party at a local farm. You may want to
schedule a hayride and have the
guests pick their own pumpkins
or apples. The farm may also
have small animals that the
kids can feed and pet. Plan
ahead and serve a boxed
lunch picnic on the grounds
with prior approval from
the owner.
Even your backyard
can be transformed into a
fun fall party venue. Young
children take such joy running
through and throwing leaves.
Once the leaves start falling, begin gathering them up into a few
large piles. Be extra careful to remove all the sticks, twigs and other
debris and voila! You now have created
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the perfect place for your little guests to play. You
may want to get together some old clothes and
materials so everyone can make scarecrows.
Venture to your local schoolyard or playing
field and have a football or soccer game, complete
with a parking lot, tailgate, pre-party. Coolers
of water and juices, chips and dips and a football-shaped hoagie tray add to the party’s theme.
If it’s close to Halloween, a pumpkin-carving
party could be fun. Cover a large table with newspaper and provide plenty of bowls for the pumpkin seeds and guts. Have plenty of templates on
hand to use as design inspirations and make sure
there are enough carving tools to go around. Adult
supervision is always necessary when sharp tools
are involved. An assortment of colored markers
can make some scary faces also.
As fall turns into winter, and the little snow
babies grow another year older, many parents
dread hosting a house party. So why do it? There
are many indoor locations to host your child’s
wintertime celebration.
Think movie theatres, bowling alleys and malls
as perfect gathering spots to have a party. Make
the outing fun by doing movie trivia geared to the
age of the child; various prizes for the bowlers –
high score, low score -- and scavenger hunts at the
mall can be adjusted to suit youngsters.
For those who just love the outdoors, ice
skating, snow tubing and sledding can be just as
fun. Be sure to choose a safe place and enlist the
grown-ups to help the little ones. Make sure that
you bring plenty of hot chocolate and whipped
cream for everyone. A party at the local indoor
ice or roller skating rink is also a great way for kids
to exercise their exuberance.✲
Stacy McGuigan is owner and creative engine of South Jersey’s
one-stop event-planning service, Everyday Celebrations. Visit
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Birthday parties
with character
appearances
available at
DANCE!
rue
o n e li
me!
ttle girl at a ti
• Dancing with Mommy, ages 1 to 3 yrs old
• Creative dance, ages 3 to 5 yrs
• Hippity Hop, ages 4 to 6
856-227-9414
www.DANCEbyDiNote.com
Whitman Plaza • 5360 Route 42 • Turnersville
Additional classes available at DANCE! Ballet, Acro, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Lyrical,
Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Vocal Private and Group Lessons, Tap & Irish Step Dance
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For a complete list of events, log onto
www.southjerseymom.com
To submit your event, send an e-mail to [email protected].
Entries are due six weeks prior to the event and are filled on a first-come first-served basis. Space is limited.
ATLANTIC COUNTY
5th Annual Bags and Bling Event
Friday, October 5, 2012 7-9 pm
Soroptimist International Group
of Hammonton invites you to
enjoy a Girls’ Night Out. Chance
to win designer handbags and
more. Bring your friends. Open
to the public. Frog Rock Country
Club, 755 South White Horse Pike
(Route 30)/420 Boyer Avenue,
Hammonton, NJ 08037. Tickets are
$45, and include light fare, dessert
and a sheet of raffle tickets and a
door prize raffle ticket. Cash bar.
For tickets or more information, call
Michelle at (609) 206-4604.
BURLINGTON COUNTY
Animal Welfare Association –
Mega Pet Adoption
Saturday, Oct 6 from 6am-9pm
Sunday, Oct 7 from 7am -5pm
At the Moorestown PetSmart Store,
1331 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, NJ.
Over 250 Pets available for adoption from various community
organizations. The Animal
Welfare Association is a private
non-profit animal welfare association, serving the people and
animals of southern New Jersey.
Nuts about Squirrels
Oct. 9 (Tues) OR Oct. 11 (Thurs)
at 1:00pm
We invite you to join Project HEAL
(Human, Environmental, & Animal
Links) at Camp Creek Run to take
part in our fall nature preschool
program, EcoKids! Classes are
designed to teach children ages 3-6
about the environment through
fun nature study activities & crafts.
The cost/child is $30 for the series,
or $5/class.Our EcoKids! is limited
so call 856-596-4250 or e-mail
[email protected] today
to register. Children MUST be preregistered and accompanied by a
parent/guardian. Classes are about
1hr. Join us to talk about
how animals prepare for the
winter, collect some acorns, and
make a craft!
Fall Leaf Walk & Crafts
at 1:00 pm
Let’s talk about the changing
seasons, collect some leaves on a
nature walk, and make a fall leaf
craft!
Scarecrows & Pumpkins in
Dolittle Farm
at 1:00 pm
We’ll talk about fall gardening,
paint a pumpkin, and make a
scarecrow for the camp garden!
CAMDEN COUNTY
Stratford 5th Annual Fall Festival
& Green Fair!
Saturday, Oct 6th (10am to 4pm)
Rain date: Sunday, Oct 7th (Noon
to 4pm)
Food - Rides - Live Music Vendors - 5K Run/Walk
www.StratfordFallFestival.com
Monster Splash: Halloween at
Sahara Sam’s
Friday, October 26, 2012 5-9 pm
Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water
Park, 535 N. Route 73, West Berlin,
NJ 08091
Looking for something fun to do
this Halloween season? Sahara
Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park is
transforming into a spooky kooky
place to celebrate Halloween on
Friday, October 26, 2011 from 5-9
pm. Splash the night away at a
family-friendly event. The water
park will fill with haze to set the
stage for an evening of family fun.
Halloween tunes will “haunt”
guests as they splash in Sahara
Sam’s awesome water attractions
and frolic in funtastic foam. Kids
will get a chance be in the Monster
Mash Dance Contest with Sahara
Sam and his friends. Trick-ortreating, pumpkin painting and
more! Cost $24.95.
GLOUCESTER
COUNTY
Berlin Farmers Market Trick or
Treat Party
October 27th from 12-3pm
Children are asked to wear their
costume!!!!!! Stores in the Berlin
Farmers Market will have treats
for them at each store. There will
be Face Painting and a Balloon
Artist. All the kids can participate
in a coloring contest and win
Tickets to Atco Raceway!!! Meet
and Greet with Frankenstein. The
event is free and no registration is
required. Come on out and enjoy
the day!!!! Please don’t forget to
make a donation at all participating
merchants for JDRF .For more information, call (856)767-1246. The
Berlin Farmers Market is located on
41 Clementon Road in Berlin,
NJ 08009.
Broadway Theatre of Pitman
43 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 384-8381
www.thebroadwaytheatre.org
CAPE MAY COUNTY
October 6 -8–Ocean City, NJ
Indian Summer Weekend
Seafood vendors at the Music Pier
and boardwalk table sales.
October 6– Ocean City, NJ
Fall Block Party on Asbury Ave.
and fireworks spectacular
Over 400 crafters, food vendors,
music, etc. In the evening, family
night entertainment on the
boardwalk & fireworks at 9:30pm.
things 2 do
October Calendar
BUDS Buddy Walk Bringing Up
Down Syndrome
Saturday, October 7th at 10am
Washington Lake Park,
Turnersville, NJ 08012. For more
information, contact Paul Williams,
[email protected].
www.bringingupdown
syndrome.org
A Family Friendly Halloween
Adventure
Sunday, Oct 28th from 4pm-8pm
Come join us for a Family Friendly
Halloween Adventure at Camp
Sun ‘N Fun. Activities include
hayride to the pumpkin path,
scarecrow making, crafts, costumes
contests, trick-or-treating, games,
a hoedown dance and campfire.
Armbands are $12 per participant
and include all activities. Your
generous support will benefit The
Arc Gloucester’s Camp Sun ‘N Fun,
a day and residential camp for
individuals with developmental
disabilities. 1036 N. Tuckahoe Rd.,
Williamstown, NJ 08094.
(856) 629-4502
October 20 & 21–Ocean City, NJ
Free Hayrides on the Boardwalk
October 25–Ocean City, NJ
Halloween Parade on Asbury Ave.
from 6th to 11th St. at 7:15pm
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
New Jersey Motorsports Park
Millville, NJ
(856) 327-8000
Bring the family and check out
some of our races and special
events. www.njmp.com
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CLASSES
Enrichment Classes & Workshops for Home
School Families
Constellation Academy offers Christ-centered resources
and teaching at affordable rates. Services include
academic and elective subject tutoring and/or class
instruction, workshops, teacher mentoring, student
contests, field trips and fellowship opportunities! Visit
ConstellationAcademyHSRN.blogspot.com for more info
or call (856) 205-9334.
GIFT IDEAS
GREAT PERSONALIZED GIFTS FOR ALL AGES
At JUST FOR LITTLE PEOPLE (and others, too!) we specialize in new
baby gifts both hand-painted and/or embroidered. Beautifully
wrapped and available for pick-up at our new Gibbsboro location
or we can ship it for you. Call (856) 627-8901 or check out
www.justforlittlepeople.com
PARTIES
CELEBRATE CREATIVELY!
Abrakadoodle’s CUSTOMIZED CELEBRATIONS are perfect for
BIRTHDAY, PLAY DATES and SCOUTING events. Every child takes
home a FRAMED masterpiece! Hosted at your location, we provide
an ARTFULLY FUN teacher, materials & frames. Call (856) 914-0521
or visit www.abrakadoodle.com/nj01
INSURANCE
FAMILY INSURANCE
Farmers Insurance offers hundreds of insurance options and a
variety of discounts. Let Jason Rameriz help you select the right
coverage for all of your insurance needs and make sure you get all
the discounts you deserve! We offer auto, home, life, and business
insurance. There’s no cost or obligation for a quote. Call us today at
(856) 979-6091 or visit us at www.farmersagent.com/jrameriz
EVENTS
BUDS Buddy Walk Bringing Up Down Syndrome
October 7th, 10AM – Washington Lake Park, Turnersville NJ 08012
For more information contact www.bringingupdownsyndrome.org
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Moorestown Mall. Join South Jersey MOM Magazine and area
businesses as we showcase the array of after school programs,
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that are available in our community. If you are interested in vending,
please call Chris Ognibene at (609) 670-1794 or e-mail chris@
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