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May
2012
real MOMS
making a
DIFFERENCE
Summerguide
Camp
2012
making
MOTHER’S
DAY
memories
JCP Portraits Wants to Help You
Create Special Memories!
Let’s celebrate all of the hard working Mommies May 1st thru May 13th. The month of May is all
about mom so if you can’t make it on the specific dates, no worries, we can capture your images
throughout the entire month. Let one of our professional photographers capture your children
imitating you. Imitation, after all, is the best form of flattery.
Here are some suggestions for an
amazing mommy and me session:
• Mommy and daughter polishing nails
• Daughters playing dress up in mommy’s
wedding dress. Please bring your wedding day picture. Sons in daddy’s tux or
tie
• Daughters dressing up in mommy’s old
prom dress or bridesmaid dresses
• Daughters wearing mom’s shoes and
playing with handbags (infants can be set
in Mom’s purse)
• Sons giving mommy a rose or flower
• Sons with “I Love Mom” tattooed on their
arm (temp tattoo of course)
• Daughter or son with ipad or iphone
• Mommy and kids playing a game or
reading a book
• Funny faces with mom…capture some
silly moments too
These images last a lifetime.
What a great gift for mom
and what amazing memories you
create with your kids. Have some
fun with portraits!
!
!
!
Schedule an appointment online at any JCP Portrait studio in
Cherry Hill, Mays Landing or Deptford at www.jcpportraits.com
May 2012
Table of
Contents
pg. 11
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Wine, Dine
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Pamper Mo
mom 2 mom
6 Mommyhood: Here Today, Gone
Tomorrow
moms R women 2
10 Making Mother’s Day Memories
features
14 Bayada Pediatrics: Dedicated Home
Health Care
17 Healthy Blood for a Healthy Life
24 Summer Camp Guide
know 2 grow
18 Baby Blues, Depression and Beyond
21 One Teacher Grows Her Students by
Leaps and Bounds
also in this issue
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12
22
28
29
30
business spotlight: great railing
making a difference
business spotlight: the training room
recipe corner
things 2 do
resource guide
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mom 2 mom
Mommyhood: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
I
find myself awaiting the graduation days of
my two sons this spring.
My firstborn, George, age 24, will graduate from law school in May and immediately start studying for the New York bar
exam. He lives there now and will stay
there at least another year to work as a
By Fran LoBiondo clerk for a U.S. District Court Judge. It’s a
great opportunity and an honor to be chosen, and I am in awe of our
son’s fine work ethic. Surprised, too, because growing up, he was not so
motivated. His bedroom was so cluttered with his detritus we marveled
that he didn’t lose his books in there.
I was younger then and still lived in horror that my negative words
might damage my children’s delicate psyches. But the day finally came
when I exploded.
“You are so lazy!,” I yelled. And I immediately felt guilty about the
hours he would spend on the therapist’s couch.
But he was always good at the verbal thrust and parry.
“I’m not lazy,” he said with a disarming smile, “I’m gradual.”
Gradually, he grew up and went away to college, leaving the flotsam
and jetsam of his high school days on his floor. But when he went away
for his junior year, he left his room swept clean with everything put away.
I sat on his bed and wept. I missed my little slob.
Now, Gregory is another story. He will graduate from his special
school in June, at age 21, and will need help making his way as an adult.
But he is organized, after his own fashion.
Greg is autistic, and this noisy, confusing world can be frightening,
but he does his best to abide by his own schedule. His room is always
neat. He makes his bed every day, and routinely picks up his dirty clothes
and puts them in the laundry basket. He hangs his wet towels after a
shower.
If he sees me baking, he gets a wooden spoon and stirs the bowl for
me. If I wash the pots, he grabs a towel and dries.
But he can be rigid. Recently, to save water, we stopped rinsing our
dishes because the dishwasher has a pre-wash option. We just load them
dirty into the dishwasher, and they come out clean. Poor Greg. He cannot abide this change. He waits until the kitchen is empty, sneaks back in,
rinses the food off the dishes, and reloads the dishwasher.
Sometimes, this son hurts me in anger and frustration. But like me,
he feels guilty about it. "Awww, Gregory," he chides himself, "touch nice."
Then he repeats to me, his eyes clouded with anxiety, "I'm sorry. Stay
calm."
Brother’s George and Greg LoBiondo pictured as kids.
When it has been a particularly harrowing day, he will jump up to
greet his Dad coming home from work, and rat himself out.
"Hello, Gregory. How was your ..."
"I'm sorry!" Greg blurts, wringing his hands, "Always touch nice!"
Recently I came upon a photograph of my boys, ages 4 and 7, sitting
on the stairs of our old house. George has an arm thrown around his little brother's shoulders, and they're dressed in suit vests, newsboy caps
and big smiles.
Back then, I could not wait to move out of that cramped, crowded
space. In my impatience, I fear I forgot to enjoy those bright spirits while
I had them. And the moments of their childhood kept ticking away.
Now my husband and I are planning a family party to celebrate our
two grown-up graduates, and as we sort through old photographs, we
ask ourselves: where did those little guys go?✲
Fran LoBiondo of Vineland has children in grade school, high school and college. A Purdue
University graduate with a degree in Journalism, she has written about parenting, food and
fun for 25 yrs.
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business spotlight
Great Railing Can Help You Build
By Niki Jacob
the DeCk of Your DReams
T
his interview was tough to get as the owner of Great
Railing; Mario Conlin sat behind a desk answering phones
and helping customers the entire time. Watching his fleet
of trucks on the monitors making sure they were on their way
to the customers. His first comment was quirky, “I received my
first drill at age 9, and I finished the roof on my parents’ house
before school at age 12, I was bored,” He said. “The neighbors
liked it so much they asked me to start building decks,“ and so by 15 an
empire would begin.
His first company officially started in 1983, working out of the
back of a 1979 Cutlass Supreme with a trailer. Yardmaster built 25 decks
in its first year, doubled by the second year, and by 1988 he was doing a
record 300 decks a year. At 21 years old he was grossing over $600,000
a year. Mastering his skills in the world of decking, he decided to stop the
landscaping portion of the business and hone in on decking. The company changed its name to Deck Teck; people in the area could see there
was no stopping Mario Colin’s success.
As his business grew, by 2001 Conlin decided he needed a building with a showroom. “I wanted people to come in to Deck Teck and
see what we were selling, by that time we were not only selling several
types of deck material, but we sold vinyl railings, there was a lot to
choose from.” Conlin noticed that even though these beautiful decks
had quality decking material, the railings were not as tough, he had struggled for years trying to make railings from other companies fit the custom designs his customers were looking for. He decided he needed to
create a railing system that could withstand weight and weather, but it
also had to work at any angle meet up to round posts, as well as custom
fan steps. The railings also had to meet all building codes and have heavier Vinyl and Aluminum inserts for reinforcement.
“Time is money in the contractor business. It needed to install fast
and easy.” In the end a new business named “Great Railing” was created,
and by the end of 2004
Conlin had perfected
vinyl railing. Today,
Great Railing is still the
only railing company
who is ICC certified
that sells direct to the
customer, making it
cheaper by cutting out
the wholesaler and the
lumber yard.
Today Conlin shows off his Mega Boutique in a massive 2,500 square
foot showroom featuring hundreds of pictures from past decking, railing
and decking kits, indoor and outdoor kitchens, and lighting. “Higher
quality at half the price, that’s the only way I see it.” Conlin says as he
walked out the door to help a showroom full of people.
Great Railings website, www.greatrailing.com, not only boasts
their full line of products but a DIY blog, www.greatrailingdiy.com,
where you can log on each week and find ideas and improvement projects for your home, backyard, or just entertaining ideas. Great Railing is
located at 1086 N. Blackhorse Pike in Williamstown, New Jersey. Their
showroom is available Monday through Saturday, call 856-875-0050 or
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8 | May 2012
May 2012 | 9
moms R womem 2
Making Mother’s Day Memories
Family Features
other’s Day is a lovely way to pay tribute to moms and
other women who have nurtured us, taught us and
influenced our lives. If you’re looking for a special way
to say thank you and give her a wonderful memory, try some of
these ideas.
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MAKE HER A FAVOR BOOK. Put together a coupon book
of favors that the kids will do for her. Write things like “I will
help with the dishes,” “Good for one long cuddle,” and “Mom
picks the movie” on index cards or slips of pretty paper and staple them
together to make a booklet.
SAY IT WITH FLOWERS. In Victorian times, bouquet flowers were
chosen very carefully because each flower had a special meaning. Give
mom a bouquet that tells her how you feel. Some examples:
• White carnations symbolize the purity and strength of motherhood.
Pink ones mean gratitude, and red ones express deep love and
affection.
• Red roses are for deep love, pink for admiration, grace and elegance.
• Hibiscuses are for delicate beauty. Get some to show her that she’s
beautiful inside and out.
HOST A SPECIAL BRUNCH. Gather friends and family to celebrate
motherhood at a leisurely brunch. Take plenty of photographs and pass
around a memory book for guests to write down words of thanks and
encouragement.
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease and lightly flour twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups.
WHISK evaporated milk, eggs, flour, salt and black pepper in medium
bowl until blended. Stir in cheese, broccoli and bell pepper. Spoon 1/4 to
1/3 cup of mixture into each prepared muffin cup, filling almost to rim.*
Stir mixture frequently to evenly distribute ingredients.
BAKE for 23 to 28 minutes or until knife inserted near centers comes
out clean and tops are lightly browned. Cool in pans for 15 minutes. Run
knife or small, flat spatula around inside edges of muffin cups. Carefully
remove quiches.
*NOTE: Number of quiches will depend on the size of muffin cups. Bake
time may need some adjusting.
TIPS: Quiches can be made ahead and frozen. To reheat, place on baking
sheet and bake in preheated 325°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or, place 2
to 4 quiches on microwave-safe plate and microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH
(70%) power for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes or until hot.
Nutrition Information per serving: 120 calories; 60 calories from fat; 7g
total fat; 5g saturated fat; 80mg cholesterol; 220mg sodium; 6g carbohydrate; .5g fiber; 4g sugars; 8g protein; 15% Vitamin A; 35% Vitamin C;
25% Calcium.✲
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Set up a buffet that includes Crustless Broccoli and Cheddar Mini
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There are dozens of ways you can celebrate moms and the women in
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Crustless Broccoli and Cheddar Mini Quiches
Makes 12 servings
1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped, frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
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May 2012 | 11
making a difference
Emmett’s Story
y name is Karla Rauch. I live in
Phoenix, Arizona with my
wonderful husband Michael
and our two beautiful boys, Ethan
and Emmett. Just a year and a half
ago, on October 16, 2010, our
youngest son Emmett had a tragic
accident that nearly took his life.
What happened to our son that
day has changed our lives forever. If we had
only known then the dangers of a simple
house hold item that nearly took the life our
young toddler, we could have saved Emmett
and our family from many months of pain,
heartache, sorrow and tears.
Emmett has endured 29 surgeries, spent
8 months in a Pediatric ICU and has gone
through a reconstruction of his esophagus and
airway. He will continue to deal with many lifelong medical complications. According to the
National Poison Control, 3,500 children each
year suffer from this sort of accident. Eleven
deaths have been reported. Our family is here
today to tell Emmett’s story and hopefully prevent another child from suffering the way that
our Emmett has suffered.
It was a Saturday and we were planning
to celebrate Ethan’s 3rd and Emmett’s 1st
birthdays with friends and family. The morning
began with me rushing around trying to get
together the last minute decorations for the
party. While pulling my son Emmett out of his
crib, I noticed that his little body was burning
up with fever. I was concerned and could not
get that alarming feeling out of my head! We
soon decided to take him to a local Pediatric
Urgent Care facility to be examined. One and
half hours late to his own first birthday party,
Emmett and Michael arrived back home with
the diagnosis that Emmett had a common cold
or flu virus.
The next two days, Emmett’s symptoms
became worse and worse by the hour. He had
no desire to eat, he would scream anytime I
would try to persuade him to take a spoonful
of food. I can still remember the awful sound
of his cough that was followed by a great deal
of mucus. He wanted nothing but to be held.
As parents we felt helpless. First thing
Tuesday morning I drove Emmett to his pediatrician’s office. On our way to the appointment, Emmett started vomiting up blood. I was
terrified! The pediatrician immediately sent us
to the Emergency Department close by, concerned that he had a severe respiratory infec-
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12 | May 2012
tion. After a few breathing
treatments were administered, a chest x-ray was
taken. When I saw the image,
my heart was struck with
fear. What was in my child’s
throat?! I did not EVER
remember noticing Emmett
having a choking episode.
The attending physician
came into the room with
concern and alarm written The Rauch Family, Ethan, Karla, Emmett and Michael. Photo provided by
all over her face. She con- Kathy Scoffield Photography. www.kathyscoffieldphotography.com
firmed my fears, saying that
Emmett had a button battery
on a Trach to help him breath. He has had
lodged in his tiny throat. Where did Emmett
severe lung damage along with many other
obtain this battery?? (We later realized it was
complications.
from the remote control to our DVD player. I
We are so blessed to have Emmett here
never thought twice about allowing my chilwith us today. My husband and I have started
dren to play with remote controls. They
an organization called, Emmett’s Fight,
seemed to be fascinated with the buttons.)
to help educate parents, grandparents and
Within 10 minutes of receiving this devcaregiver’s about the dangers of button batastating news, Emmett and I were in an ambutery ingestion. Please visit our website:
lance on our way to Phoenix Children’s
www.emmettsfight.com and help us make a
Hospital. Once we arrived Emmett was immedifference! By taking action, spreading the
diately rushed into the operating room. A
word about button battery dangers, we can
pediatric surgeon, Dr Craig Egan, removed the
hopefully prevent another innocent child from
tarnished and eroded battery from Emmett’s
suffering.
esophagus. This was only the beginning of a
Button Batteries are a hidden danger!
long and at times, seemingly endless nightElectronics
are becoming smaller and conmare. Emmett was in extremely critical condisumer demand pushes the market for smaller
tion. For a week and a half, physicians were
batteries to be needed.
unsure whether or not Emmett would be able
Items to look for: Remote controls,
to survive due to the damage that the tiny batsinging greeting cards, digital scales, watches,
tery had done to his body. The battery was
hearing aids, thermometers, children’s toys,
lodged in his esophagus very close to his fragcalculators, key fobs, t-light candles, flashing
ile heart.
holiday jewelry or decorations all obtain butWhen a button battery is lodged in the
ton batteries. Please keep them out of chilesophagus it sets off a chemical reaction when
dren’s reach. Secure the items with strong tape
mixed with the acid in the esophagus.
or super glue. Be advised that using tape or
(Dr Litovitz, National Poison Control). The
glue will not be 100% child proof but it can be
tissue will start burning within TWO
a deterrent.
HOURS!! Physicians advise it is imperative to
Please help us fight with Emmett by
take a victim to the Emergency Department
telling his story to hopefully prevent anoimmediately if a button battery is swallowed!
ther child from suffering from button battery
To this day, Emmett has had four inches of
ingestion!✲
his esophagus removed due to the chemical
burn caused by the button battery. A graft
Helpful websites:
using a portion of his stomach has been used
www.emmettsfight.com
to reconstruct the removed section of his
www.thebatterycontrolled.com
esophagus. Emmett does not eat by mouth. A
www.thenationalpoisoncontrol.com
feeding tube, called a G-tube, is used to give
him the nutrients that he needs. The battery
burned a hole through the esophagus into his
airway (trachea). Emmett currently depends
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May 2012 | 13
“BAYADA Put Jazlyn’s Health and Safety First—
All While Keeping Her Smiling”
Dedicated home care helps a medically fragile infant born
with a chromosomal abnormality blossom and grow
By Lisa Weinstein, Communications Manager, BAYADA Pediatrics
Jazlyn, who has chronic feeding and pulmonary issues, is pictured with her home care nurse
from Bayada, Susie Ecker, RN
J
azlyn Kraus loves to go with her mother to the local supermarket.
However, the six year old little girl could care less about such mundane things as which groceries to place in the shopping cart. She is
more interested in happily greeting every person she sees with a beautiful smile and her twinkling baby blue eyes. And of course, fellow shoppers can’t resist greeting her back in return.
“She has come such a long way from the tiny baby who was not
expected to ever walk, talk, or eat,” says her mother Natalie, who, along
with her husband, Woody, and their sons, Jake, now 15 and Jagger, now
10, welcomed Jazlyn to the world following a challenging, high-risk pregnancy.
After bringing their new baby girl home, the family’s joy soon turned
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“She couldn’t suck, swallow, and breathe at the same time, which
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earliest, most challenging days echo in her memory. “When she was nine
days old, I was taking her in the car to visit my mother. When I took her
out of the car seat, she had turned blue, and I immediately knew something was horribly wrong. She had gone into respiratory arrest and
stopped breathing! Thankfully, my mother was able to give her CPR until
the paramedics came and rushed her to the hospital.”
This terrifying incident led to a five-month hospital stay and multiple surgeries for Jazlyn, who was diagnosed with a chromosomal abnormality from which many other diagnoses stem, such as swallowing and
feeding disorders, seizures, and chronic lung disease.
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Indeed, Jazlyn’s complex medical needs required 24-hour nursing
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in love with her and instantly bonded with her family,” shares Terry. “Her
mom begged me to become one of her home care nurses, so I signed on
with BAYADA.”
Although Terry had worked in a hospital setting for over 20 years,
she quickly became passionate about home care nursing. “You get to
know the children you care for on such a personal level. You mean so
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While Jazlyn’s health is top priority for her nurses, a typical day usually includes much more than clinical care. There are barbie dolls to
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BAYADA Nurse Susie Ecker helped transition Jazlyn from the hospital to home when she was just a baby. “I love her, she’s my buddy,”
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When BAYADA Pediatrics first came into Jazlyn’s life, Susie, Terry
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By Sharon Harris-Zlotnick
diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any
age, but a child suffering from cancer is
every parent’s worst nightmare.
Leukemia is the most common form of child
and adolescent cancer, so the family’s medical
battle will require courage, hope and determination.
Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers of
the blood, but no longer doom a patient to a
hopeless prognosis. Thanks to research, modern medical treatments and trained professionals, blood diseases are often treatable and
curable, especially in young children. Specific
forms of the diseases are often kept in remission for many years.
A
Evelyn and her mom, Andrea
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
is the largest worldwide voluntary health
agency dedicated to blood cancers. The organization’s key mission is to “cure leukemia,
lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma,
and improve the quality of life of patients and
their families”.
LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer
research globally, providing free information
and support services. More than $814 million
has been allocated to research, $76.6 million
invested in fiscal year 2011.
The southern and northern New Jersey
organizations merged into a single statewide
chapter in 2010. The two had previously operated as separate groups.
This year, Evelyn Rodriguez, 4, of
Somerdale has been named the 2012 New
Jersey Girl of the Year. Prior to Evelyn’s third
birthday in 2010, her mother Andrea Stieg
learned of her daughter’s illness.
“After taking samples of Evelyn’s blood,
doctors diagnosed her with Acute
Lymphoblastic Leukemia on August 6, 2010.
Totally unprepared, those words blew us away
and the fear set in quickly.
Although Evelyn was confused and fearful, the doctors and nurses at the Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) quickly prepared her for the most intense treatment of
her young life. They prepped Evelyn for the
IVs, which would pump necessary medicine
into her body. They also readied her to receive
double blood transfusions to raise her blood
counts,” says Stieg.
Evelyn remained in the hospital for those
first three weeks. Stieg praises the care Evelyn
received from her compassionate medical
team. On August 27, 2010, Evelyn returned
home for the first time since her emergency
treatment on August 5.
Now at home, Evelyn receives daily
medicines. She also undergoes a once-a-month
intravenous chemotherapy treatment at
CHOP’s Voorhees Pediatric & Adolescent
Specialty Care Center. The goal is to prevent a
recurrence. Evelyn has only 6 months remaining on the two-and-one-half-year treatment
plan.
“I believe I have learned the meaning of
courage and bravery from Evelyn. Her optimistic attitude and encouraging behavior have
been inspiring. Prayer, family support, hope,
courage and strength have taught us this cancer battle is winnable. This roller coaster ride
has motivated our family to live every day to
the fullest,” says Stieg.
Stieg has launched a special fundraising
effort for Evelyn. For more information, visit
http://pages.lightthenight.org/nj/Camden12/Te
amEvelynJolee
Fundraising is vital, so each year, LLS supporters honor the New Jersey man and
woman who have raised the most “votes” or
dollars during a 10-week contest.
Of 14 competitors, Mark Friedenthal, 39,
owner of Friedenthal Financial in Voorhees,
had earned 1000 extra pledged Internet donation “votes” prior to the April 2 kickoff event
in Edison. Sonia Cohen, Friedenthal’s sister-inlaw and 15-year LLS supporter, says, “If Mark
wins, he will be South Jersey’s first award
recipient.”
For two years, Cohen has served as team
captain for the annual “Light the Night” walk.
Friends, families and co-workers form
fundraising teams and walk with illuminated
balloons in honor or memory of loved ones
who battled these blood cancers.The fundraising culminates in over 200 evening community
walks across North America. The local walk is
scheduled for October 20, 2012 at Campbell’s
Field in Camden.
Friedenthal became involved with LLS following his father-in-law Stan Cohen’s death
from lymphoma in 2003, on Friedenthal’s 30th
birthday. Friedenthal’s wife Donielle’s two
grandmothers also died of leukemia.
Friedenthal had also lost his own great-grandfather to multiple myeloma. Sadly, he then
learned that his five professional employees all
had close family members suffering from
leukemia or lymphoma.
With Cohen’s support, Friedenthal is
planning several fundraising events later this
spring, including a family fun day and poker
tournament. These events will offer fun while
raising money and awareness for this worthy
cause.
Cohen invites schools, parents and
children to participate. She says, “There are
several easy programs for schools and
youth, including “Pennies for Patients” and
Olive Garden’s “Pasta for Pennies”. Visit
http://www.schoolandyouth.org/school/Contr
oller, or contact LLS directly at www.lls.org.”✲
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know 2 grow
W
hile you expect to be brimming with
joy over your precious newborn, you
find yourself sniffling over a sitcom or
sobbing over a sink full of dishes. And you're
not alone.
If you find yourself in a similar situation,
you are likely experiencing postpartum
depression. “There are actually three levels of
postpartum depression or PPD. The most
common form, the ‘baby blues,’ affects about
80% of mothers. It usually begins one to two
days after giving birth and lasts for about two
weeks,” said Larry Rosen, MD,Virtua Voorhees
Obstetrics & Gynecology from Women’s
Health Associates of Voorhees and
Turnersville. “These women can experience
unexplained crying spells, fatigue, mood
swings and irritability. This form is also marked by temporary sadness and difficulty
concentrating.”
At the most severe end of the spectrum
is postpartum psychosis, where one percent of
mothers have thoughts of harming themselves
or their baby.
Dr. Rosen explains that between these
two levels are approximately 10%-20% of
mothers who exhibit symptoms of PPD, a serious condition characterized by prolonged feelings of self-doubt, sharp changes in appetite,
sleep and energy levels, lack of concentration,
little interest in the baby, irritability, anger and
uncontrollable crying. This can start any time
within a year after delivery.
While an exact cause of postpartum
blues is not known, it can often be attributed
to hormonal changes in a woman's body right
after childbirth, overwhelming responsibilities
of caring for a new baby, and adjustment of
becoming a mother. For most women, getting
extra rest and accepting support from your
partner or family helps alleviate the problem.
Often, women with the baby blues start to feel
better within a few weeks.
“Women with postpartum depression do
not improve past the first few weeks. In fact,
their feelings worsen with feelings such as
guilt, anxiety, worthlessness or hopelessness,"
18 | May 2012
Baby Blues,
Depression
and Beyond
states Lisa Smith, RN, BSN, MS, Director of
Family Health Services. “They may also experience problems sleeping, loss of normal interests, or lack of interest in caring for their
babies."
If a mother experiences any of these
symptoms described above, it is very important for her to contact her healthcare
provider.There are several treatment methods
available ranging from support groups and professional counseling to medications.
After birth, depression can affect the
bonding between mother and child, which in
turn may cause the child to experience developmental or behavioral problems. In the most
serious cases, unchecked depression can lead
a mother to harm herself or her child. For
these reasons, Virtua conducts a program in
which its clinical staff, including nurses and
obstetricians, have been trained to be keenly
attuned to the identification and treatment of
perinatal depression in every patient.
Every woman is screened for postpartum
depression before she leaves the hospital and
at her postpartum follow up visit at the obstetrician’s office. If the woman is experiencing
postpartum depression, counseling by a mental health professional trained in postpartum
mood disorders is one of the first steps for
treatment. Virtua offers weekly support
groups and a “warm line” phone number for
counseling referrals and assistance. If symptoms persist, SSRIS may be considered.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
(SSRIS) have been used effectively for more
than 30 years to treat depression. However,
any woman experiencing suicidal thoughts or
delusions requires immediate psychiatric care.
With more than 8,000 births each year,
Virtua is committed to helping women overcome PPD. In fact,Virtua is one of the first hospitals in New Jersey to offer PPD screenings
within one day of delivery. There is also PPD
education in prenatal classes, a PPD support
group called Talking, Listening & Caring (TLC)
for Moms, and a postpartum information line
to help mothers find the support they need.
Virtua offers the region's most comprehensive
perinatal depression program with screening
for all new moms.
Women should never allow the fear of
not being a good mother stop them from getting help. Postpartum depression is an illness,
not a weakness.
“Women at risk for developing postpartum depression can sometimes go unnoticed
until it's too late. At Virtua, our goal is to recognize women at risk and offer them support
and early treatment based on their needs,"
said Stephanie Fendrick, Virtua's assistant vice
president of women's and children's services
“With the right support, women who experience PPD can enjoy motherhood."
Virtua’s postpartum services include:
• An aggressive screening program administered before and after the birth of a baby
to help identify women at risk for
postpartum depression
• Education about postpartum depression in
all prenatal classes
• Postpartum adjustment support group
weekly at Virtua Voorhees and monthly at
Virtua Memorial in Mount Holly
• Postpartum hotline for support and referral
available around the clock. The number is
866-380-2229
• Treatment options ranging from support
groups and professional counseling to
medications
For more information, please call
1-888-Virtua-3.✲
Virtua is a comprehensive multi-hospital healthcare system headquartered in Marlton, NJ. Its mission is to deliver a world-class patient experience through its programs of excellence in cancer treatment, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, pediatrics, surgery and neuroscience. A
non-profit organization, Virtua employs 8,400 clinical and administrative
personnel, and approximately 1,800 physicians serve as medical staff
members. Virtua has distinguished itself as one of the first Six Sigma
organizations in healthcare, as an early adopter of clinical and digital
technologies, and for its innovative partnerships with nationally
renowned organizations such as GE Healthcare, The Children’s Hospital
of Philadelphia (CHOP), and Fox Chase Cancer Center. It has been honored twice with the New Jersey Governor's award for Clinical Excellence
and recognized with the Leadership Award for Outstanding Achievement
by Voluntary Hospitals of America. Virtua has been honored as the #1
Best Employer in the Delaware Valley for six consecutive years by the
Philadelphia Business Journal and is the recipient of the Consumer
Choice Awards by National Research Corporation. Virtua is proud to be
the official orthopedic provider of The Philadelphia Flyers. For more information, visit our website at www.virtua.org or call 1-888-VIRTUA-3
(1-888-847-8823).
May 2012 | 19
Students at our special education schools experience a school
day as it should be—filled with discovery, achievement, learning
and friendship. Here, they have people they know they can count
on—outstanding teachers, therapists, counselors, psychologists
and job coaches who constantly encourage and support them.
Our students feel cherished, well cared for and respected for a
very good reason—it is part of our mission and our commitment.
Our schools are welcoming places where students feel at home
and are able to enjoy a rich and rewarding social life.
With individualized attention, on-site therapies and vocational
training, our schools deliver unparalleled services for students
with special needs. New Jersey Department of Education certified
special education teachers, licensed therapists and counselors
provide expert, advanced instruction and support … along with
plenty of smiles.
These unique services are provided at NO COST for families.
Find out if private special education is the right fit for your child.
Our staff can help answer your questions. To find out more
about what programs may be right for your child, call us at
Brookfield Schools
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Garfield Park Academy
Kingsway Learning Center
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2012 Coalition of Special Education Schools
Private special education is an option for many children, and provided at no cost to families.
Finding the appropriate educational option for your child can sometimes be a complicated process. We have access to education and legal experts
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encourage our child to reach their full potential and to recognize when
they may need some additional help. This is especially true when your
child has autism and when they may not be able to communicate their
needs and tell you about their day at school. Julie Cornell of Youth
Consultation Services (YCS) Sawtelle Services has been this professional for many parents over the years.
Julie started at Sawtelle Learning Center South in Collingswood, NJ
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their homes. In July 2012 Julie will earn her Master’s degree in Special
Education with a concentration in Autism and coursework leading to a
BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification.
In each of her positions what has kept Julie motivated is witnessing
students’and families’ progress. As a teacher and teacher’s aide Julie was
encouraged by students surprising her with abilities she may not have
expected from them. Julie taught one student for over five years and has
seen him make tremendous progress. She reported that he eleven yearsold and non-verbal when he entered her classroom and recalls crying the
first time he said her name 3 years later. Julie taught Janice Breslin’s son
for four years and Mrs. Breslin has only the highest praise for Julie. She
states that her son had very few skills when he started at Sawtelle South
and grew “by leaps and bounds”. Mrs. Breslin says that Julie “is so devoted and believes in what she is doing”.When her family was going through
a difficult time Mrs. Breslin felt that Julie and staff at Sawtelle South “blanketed her”, surrounding her with their support. Mrs. Breslin especially
felt supported by Julie, recalling that Julie “guided, reassured, and comforted me”. “Julie was by my side at the hospital when my son was in
crisis”, she said. Julie made her feel like she was never alone, that she
always had someone by her side. “Julie is genuine”, says Mrs. Breslin, “she
follows through with her promises and is good at what she does”.
Tammy Munyon, teacher assistant in Julie’s classroom for the last
several years, states that Julie really works hard to understand her
students’ needs and to develop a relationship with them which enables
her to work well with them at achieving their goals. “Julie has empathy
for her students and a real heart for the kids” says Munyon.
As a behaviorist for the YCS Sawtelle In-Home Care Program, Julie
derives her greatest joy from seeing the positive change in parents and
the family dynamic. Julie says, “when I first go to a home parents are
anxious, feeling the stress of coping with behaviors that seem unmanageable to them”. Julie says that sometimes in just a few weeks she will see
a change in the parents as their stress levels decrease and they see that
they indeed can manage their child’s behaviors and regain balance in their
home.
Each day YCS provides services to over 1,700 children statewide,
but it is the individuals in the organization, like Julie Cornell, who directly impact families and their success. Over the years Julie Cornell’s
positions may have changed but her drive and dedication remain steadfast. YCS had encouraged her to reach her potential as she assists
children and families in the autism community to reach theirs.✲
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Local physical therapy office
caters to pRegnant and
By Rachel Simpson
new momS
m
ost moms have either
heard of or used the term
“baby brain” to describe
feeling forgetful, frazzled or befuddled and to explain the reason for
new behavior that did not exist before becoming pregnant or after giving birth. Let’s face it,
we’ve all misplaced our keys at some point or
another and blamed it on “baby brain” (hasn’t
every new mom put the keys in the refrigerator and left the milk on the counter over
night)?
Well, it turns out studies show “baby
brain” is not a myth, it is a real issue caused by
sleep deprivation, morning sickness (which, by
the way, should be referred to as “all-day sickness” in some cases), and routine aches, pains
and discomfort the body deals with as it
adapts to the responsibility of growing a whole
new person, giving birth to that person and
caring for that person. After all, who has the
22 | May 2012
time or energy to think of lesser important
things like leaving wet clothes in the washing
machine for three days when dealing with the
demanding changes occurring to their bodies?
That’s where Kiersten Langel comes in.
As co-owner of The Training Room, a sports
and orthopaedic physical therapy business
with offices in Sewell and Cherry Hill, Langel
began to realize she was experiencing not only
“baby brain” but also “baby body” during and
after her recent pregnancy with nine-monthold daughter, Quinn. As with most pregnant or
new moms, Langel experienced loosened ligaments as well as posture and balance issues
while pregnant and discomfort caused by lifting and favoring one side while holding Quinn
after she was born.
Langel has addressed these issues with
core exercises meant to strengthen her
abdominal and other muscles but recognized
that moms without backgrounds in physical
therapy might not
know what to do to
relieve the discomfort, or perhaps don’t
realize there is help
out there. “After
delivering my daughter I felt like I ran six
marathons in a row,”
said Langel. “Then
there were all new
aches and pains that
became a part of my
life and I want to help
other moms with
that. While I was
pregnant it occurred
to me how much the
body changes. As a
physical therapist I
knew how to address
the issues I was having but thought other
moms might want
explanations
and
help. ”
Through her own
experience and discussions with other
moms, Langel realized women suffer
from back pain, leg
pain, increased laxity caused by hormone
changes and balance issues due to changes in
the center of gravity while pregnant. After
delivery women can experience back, shoulder, neck and hip pain from holding, lifting and
nursing their baby. “Some moms simply need
help bumping their physical activity levels back
up but most don’t spend time thinking about
themselves in a world where everything is
about the new baby,” said Langel. “We want
moms to enjoy being with their babies and to
feel good. When you are hurting and don’t
know where to go or who to talk to we can
help answer the questions that don’t seem significant.”
According to Langel, pregnant women
and new moms are a group of people who
need attention. “A lot of times, these women
get lost in the shuffle. We want them to know
physical therapy is the place to go.” What sets
The Training Room apart, according to Langel,
is the significant one-on-one time with each
patient. “We only see between 2 and 3 patients
per hour in order to provide specific treatment plans and make adjustments as needed.”
Whether you are pregnant, have an infant
or even a toddler and are experiencing physical issues including aches and pains, Langel says
she can help. “If you have a two-year-old and
want to get back into running but can’t figure
out why you are having hip pain on one side
and are wondering where to go, that is what
physical therapy can solve. Our main goal is for
moms to know there are solutions so they can
get back to doing what they love.”
For more information or to schedule an
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summer camp guide
First Time at Camp?
Talking with your child
ending your child away to camp for the first time is a
major milestone for most families, one that is often
marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even
some anxiety. Though camp is certainly about making friends
and having fun, it is also about being on your own and being a
part of a community. One of the most important things you
as a parent can do to help prepare your child for both these
aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before
he/she goes. In fact, it may be better to have several occasional, shorter
talks rather than one long conversation as children often absorb more
when there is less to think about at one time. I also find that children
do better with this sort of conversation if it is part of a more general
conversation and if it is part of a pattern of talking, either at the dinner
table or while riding in the car doing errands.
The following are some sample topics for discussion that will help prepare your child emotionally for their big adventure:
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FRieNDS
Camp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy
about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a
good listener. Remember also that not everyone in your cabin, bunk, or
group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s
friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same
with you, then having one or two friends at camp is fine. If you have
more, then that’s great!
ACtiVitieS
There are many exciting things to do at camp, many of which you may
never have tried before. If your child tends to be a bit homesick or worried about being homesick, remind him/her about the excitement of
going to camp: Remember, when you first decided to go to camp, what
made you so excited? You may not like all the activities, or you may be
better at some than others. That’s normal. I, however, hope you are willing to try. The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it!
CooPeRAtiNg
You, like every other camper there, will be part of a cabin, bunk, or
group. As your parent, I hope you will cooperate with others and help
out. That’s part of what makes camp so special — kids helping each
other out. Most kids will help you if you are friendly and help them.
Give yourself time. One thing about camp is that almost everything
is new — the kids, the activities, the routines, the bed you sleep in, the
bathroom. It takes a few days to get adjusted, so be patient with your-
Bob Ditter, L.C.S.W.
self. Most of the time you will be having so much fun you won’t mind all
the changes, but if you do, remember that you will get so used to things
that by the time you come home you will miss all those things!
HeLPiNg out
Camp is about fun, but it also requires that you help out. Clean-up is
part of camp. You do it every day! As your parent, I hope you will cooperate!
gettiNg HeLP
Everyone has good days and bad days. If you are having a problem, your
counselor is there to help you! You don’t have to wait to tell us if you
are upset about something. After all, if your counselor doesn’t know
what might be troubling you, he/she can’t help you. Be honest and ask
for what you need. If your counselor doesn’t seem to be concerned or
doesn’t help you, then you can go to the unit director, head counselor,
etc. Parents should know who these “back-up persons” are and how
their child will recognize them if they need to.
BeiNg PoSitiVe
It’s a great thing to remind your first-time camper about his or her
strong points. I would focus not just on what they do well, but their positive qualities as well, such as what makes them a good friend or the
type of person other kids would want to know. Helping children identify their strengths can help them when they are having a setback — one
of those inevitable growing pains all children have from time to time.
Talking with your child about these kinds of issues is a great way to
show support as your child gets ready to take this important step on
the road to being more resilient and self-reliant. For you as a parent, it
can give you more peace of mind as you allow your child to participate
safely in a broader world.
To learn more about camp and child development, please
visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site:
www.CampParents.org, or call the toll-free number, 1-800-428-CAMP
(2267).✲
Bob Ditter is a child and family therapist living in Boston who consults extensively with people who work with children. He was special consultant to the Disney Channel for their series
“Bug Juice.” Ditter has visited over 500 children’s camps in the United States, has been quoted in Sports Illustrated,The New York Times, Parent Magazine, and the Ladies Home Journal.
He has appeared on “The Today Show” and the “Evening News with Peter Jennings” and is
considered one of the nation’s leading experts on camp.
Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp
Association; ©2006 American Camping Association, Inc.
Photography provided by the American Camp Association®
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Berry Sweet!
his month’s recipes spotlight plump, juicy, naturally
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Also, the pigments that give berries their beautiful red hues are
extremely beneficial.
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1/2 cup milk, rice or almond milk
1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
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scraping down ingredients in blender if necessary. Divide mixture into
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PEANUT BUTTER, STRAWBERRY & BANANA SANDWICH
2 slices whole wheat, honey wheat or multi-grain bread
2 tbs. creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. honey
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Spread peanut butter over 1 slice of bread, drizzle honey over the peanut
butter, then add strawberry and banana slices, top with second slice of
bread, cut sandwich in half and serve.
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STUFFED STRAWBERRIES
20 large strawberries, hulled and divided
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tbs. organic powdered sugar, honey or agave
Hull and dice two strawberries, set aside. Cut a thin slice from stem end
of the remaining strawberries, forming a base so strawberries can stand
upright. Starting at the opposite end of strawberries, slice into four
wedges being careful not to slice all the way through, set aside. In a bowl,
beat together cream cheese and sugar until well blended, fold in diced
strawberries. Spoon some of the cream cheese mixture into the center
of each strawberry. Arrange on a serving platter, refrigerate until ready to
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things 2 do
May Calendar
For a complete list of events, log onto
To submit your event, send an email to [email protected].
Entries are due six weeks prior to the event and are filled on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited.
ATLANTIC COUNTY
Batsto Village & Mansion Tour Wharton State Forest
The roots of Batsto Village can be
traced back to 1766. Two centuries
of American history are available
to visitors, with the Pinelands
environment as a scenic backdrop.
$2 for 12 years & older, $1 for
ages 6-11 years. 609-561-0024
www.batstovillage.org
Cruisin’ Main Street
5:30pm – Friday, May 18th
Downtown Hammonton – Enjoy
the Cruise Night with live entertainment, hundreds of classic
cars, and contests from the 50’s.
Rain date May 19. (609) 567-9014
Springtime Home-Garden Expo
May 19 &20 10am-5pm
Buena Vista Camping Resort, (Rte
40) Harding Highway, Buena New
Jersey. The home show will
offered area residents the chance
to shop for anything having to do
with homes, gardens, landscaping,
travel, investments, security, new
cars, fencing and lawn equipment
from more than 150 vendors.
Families interested in attending
should visit www.springtime
homeexpo.com for schedule,
events, exhibitors attending and
driving directions.
BURLINGTON COUNTY
11th Annual Walk Now for
Autism Speaks
Saturday, May 19
Join Autism Speaks as we walk to
change the future for all who struggle with autism!
Whether this is your first walk or
the 10th, take the first step and register today. Questions contact us at
[email protected] or
856-858-5400
CAMDEN COUNTY
Walk MS
May 6
Eastern High School Voorhees, NJ.
Registration begins at 9 AM and
Walk MS begins at 10 AM. For
more information please visit
www.walk4MS.org
Lourdes Wellness Center
presents the 2012 Conference
Saturday, May 19 8:00a- 5:00p
Creativity, Spirituality and
Wellness: Experiencing and
Celebrating the Interface at The
Crowne Plaza, Cherry Hill, NJ.
Please call (856) 869-3125 to
register by phone or request
a full brochure including workshop
descriptions. For more info visit
www.LourdesWellnessCenter.org
Mommy and Baby Yoga
Saturdays 9-10am
Suitable for all levels of fitness and
yoga participants from beginners
to advanced. Babies aged 6
weeks – 6 months (or crawling).
Women must be 6 weeks post
partum and have written approval
from their doctor to exercise.
Location: Voorhees, NJ 08043
$60 for 6 week session. Visit
www.events.cooperhealth.org or
call 877.662.CARE (2273)
Body After Baby
Thursdays 7:15-8:15pm
Getting back into shape after
having a baby isn’t something you
can rush. By using a combination
of Pilates and Yoga, we can
strengthen the joints, ligaments
and muscles. Surround yourself
with other moms and help support
each other with stresses that
naturally come with motherhood.
Location: Voorhees, NJ 08043.
$60 for 6 week session. Visit
www.events.cooperhealth.org
or call 877.662.CARE (2273)
Workshop - Promote
Academic Success for School
Students with High Functioning
Autism and Asperger Disorder
Thursday, May 17th,
2:30-4:00pm
The Center for Neurological and
Neurodevelopmental Health
Strategies offers workshop. This
workshop is free-of-charge,
however advanced registration is
required. For more information
or to register please visit
www.thecnnh.org or e-mail
[email protected]. The
location of the workshop is at
Upper Deerfield School District -
Woodruff School, 1385 Highway
77Seabrook NJ 08302.
Free Shredding Event
May 5, 2012 - 8:30am - 12:00pm
For all Camden County residents
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Camden Children's Garden,
Camden NJ
The 4 acre, interactive garden
features themed and educational
exhibits like the Butterfly House,
Storybook gardens & Train garden
and so much more. 856-365-8733
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org
Ritz Theatre Co., Oaklyn NJ
Sleeping Beauty
May 10 @ 10am
May 11 @ 10am
May 12 @ 10am & 1pm
Join Ritzy and friends for the story
of a beautiful princess, loving
fairies and one completely dangerous spinning wheel. Will a pricked
finger and never-ending sleep
destroy the kingdom forever?
Experience the power as good
triumphs over evil. 856-858-5230
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Great Strides Ocean City 5k
May 5, 2012
Great Strides Ocean City – 5k walk
to raise money and awareness for
Cystic Fibrosis; it’s the largest
national fundraising event for the
foundation. 10am at the 6thSt.
practice field off of 6th&
Boardwalk. For more information
call 610-325-6001 or visit
www.cff.org/great_strides.
Spring Block Party
May 5, 2012 9:00am-5:00pm
Ocean City Spring Block Party–
from 5th– 14th St. on Asbury Ave.
Over 350 crafters, food vendors,
music and more. For more
information call 609-399-1412
Spring Car Show Block Party
May 11, 2012
3500-3900 blocks of Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
Wildwoods International Kite
Festival
May 25, 2012
On the Beach in Wildwood, NJ at
Rio Grande Avenue. 732-822-4884
CUMBERLAND
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Walk MS 2012- Sunday, May 6
Join us for a walk through Parvin
State Park in Vineland, NJ.
Registration begins at 9 AM
and Walk MS begins at 10 AM.
For more information visit
www.walk4MS.org
New Jersey
Motorsports Park
May 5-6 Championship
Cup Series Round 1
May 11-13
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend.
Kids Under 12 free admission.
Driver autographs, kids activity
zone, motorcycle stunt show and
more. May 19 Rally America
Rallycross For more information
call 856-327-8000 or visit
www.njmp.com
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Lunch Munch - Every Wed.
11:30am – 2:00pm
Walk to Woodbury every
Wednesday for a great lunchtime
break. Sit and relax with a delicious $6.00 lunch special at the
umbrella shaded café tables
Broadway Theater of Pitman
Ben Franklin and the History
of America
May 16, 17, 18 at 10 am
and May 19 at 10 am & 1 pm
Join Benjamin Franklin on a
musical journey from Christopher Columbus through the
Revolutionary War. Educational
and fun, this is the perfect show
for all ages. 856-384-8381
SALEM COUNTY
Special Event: Sail on the AJ
Meerwald
9:00AM - 7:30PM
Come sail on the historic oyster
schooner AJ Meerwald. Learn
about the schooner's history, help
the crew raise sails, and bring your
dinner for a relaxing evening on
the water. [email protected] or call 856-785-2060 ext.
107. Barber's Basin, 108 Tilbury
Road, Salem, NJ
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EVENTS
PROMISE WALK FOR PREECLAMPSIA
Saturday, May 12th- Challenge Grove Park, Cherry Hill, NJ
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month in the State of New Jersey.
1 in 12 pregnancies are affected by preeclampsia. 76,000 women and
500,000 babies die worldwide each year due to preeclampsia and it
is the number one cause of prematurity. Registration opens at 8:30.
Payment required - $20 advance registration $25 at event children
under 13 are $10 each. Register online www.preeclampsia.org
or e-mail SarahHughes@[email protected] for
more info.
HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
You’re invited! South Jersey MOM Magazine hosts The Family
Fitness and Health Expo, Saturday June 9, 2012 at the Deptford Mall.
10am-4pm. This is a FREE event, win prizes, pre-register at
southjerseymom.com. Some spots still left for sponsors and vendors.
For more information e-mail [email protected]
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