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HALLOWEEN
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Eat, Drink and Be Scary
increase
IMAGINATION
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
E Meds at School
E Stain Busters!
E Stay Fire Safe
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Contents
OCTOBER 2014
mom 2 mom
8
Breast Cancer Before 40
know 2 grow
14
3 Rules for Exercise
Every Parent of a Down
Syndrome Child
Should Know
16
Transporting Medicine
to School
17
Stay Fire Safe
moms R women 2
20
Healing After Miscarriage
features
Eat, Drink
and Be
Scary
11 Increase Your Child’s
Imagination
13 Outdoor Stain Busters
19 Families that Play
Together Stay Together
Facebook Art
Contest Winners
2nd Place
Mikayla is a third
grade student that
feels happy when she
is vacationing in
Wildwood Crest with
her family. Riding the
waves is the best!
3rd Place
Hunter is a fifth grader
that loves throwing art
parties with his sister
and brother. Hunter
spends lots of time
learning new art
concepts from
how-to videos.
also in this issue
5
Some of My Faves
12
Business Spotlight:
Garden State Discovery
Museum
18
Recipe Corner
21
Things to Do
22
on the Cover
Cutest Kid In Town Winner: 1st Place Winner in the
Facebook Art Contest, Michael, age 10, is a fifth grader. He
loves soccer, skateboarding, drawing, music and playing with
his friends. He has a 3 year old sister, Mackenna and a great
family he loves a lot.
Business Spotlight:
Huntington Learning
Center
October 2014 | 3
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a letter from the EDITOR
T
he joys of Halloween are upon
us this month. It’s great to have a
holiday that is fun and lighthearted.
Times have certainly changed
since I was a kid trick-or-treating
in the seventies. Do you remember the plastic
costumes? You know, the plastic masks where
the eye-holes never lined up with your eyes,
and two holes in the nose to breath. I remember
placing the mask on top of my head between
houses in order to cool off; it was like wearing
a sauna on your face. And, the candy, did we
get candy! Pillow cases full of the confectionary
treats to rot my teeth. I remember the pillow
cases being so heavy we would stop home to
dump it out. Fast forward to present day and
I would never allow my kids to eat that much
junk! Our son was a high-energy boy who
was very impacted by dyes and preservatives.
I tried letting him eat a treat every day for what
was weeks, but he’d never forget one stinking
piece of candy if I tried to get rid of some of
it. The tradition of my kids selling their candy
to me grew out of my parenting frustrations
during those early years. It was great fun to
sort through the candy and make two piles “the
keepers and sellers”. They thought it was a fun
math game and they were motivated to sell the
candy to get a toy at the store. They would tell
me what they were charging for different sizes
that were anywhere from a nickel to a buck for
the big bars. They would spend hours adding
up the amount and building excitement to get
the toy they want. I always cap the payout at
$20 bucks. The tradition still continues now that
they are older and, yes, to my husband’s dismay
I throw out the candy! To see fun Halloween
Party Ideas check out the article, “Eat, Drink
and Be Scary” (page 10). Make the most with
your family this month and get out the board
games for family fun. This month we featured
game reviews for every age, “Families That
Play Together Stay Together” (page 19). Have
a fun and safe Halloween!
Your friend & fellow MOM,
Karen Ognibene
[email protected]
some of my
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Get in the Halloween
Spirit Early...
H
alloween is all about fun, that’s for
sure! Get ready with plenty of advance
time in all kinds of ways. First, think
of their Trick or Treat Bag. Take them to the
dollar store and have them pick out a brightly
colored, large bag to decorate. Perhaps, you can
find Halloween stickers at the store or other
festive Halloween decorations for their bag
-- and also for the house! Give your child $5 to
spend and I bet, he can find all kinds of Halloween decorations for the house AND his Trick
or Treat Bag. If not, they can make their own
with friendly ghosts hanging around the house
or bright cheery pumpkins. (Since KIDFUN is written for children 2 to 7, I like to think of
Casper the Friendly Ghost instead of a frightening ghoul!)
When you get home, there’s lots to do together -- decorate the front door, the windows,
everyone’s bedroom door -- even the dining room table! THEN, you can start decorating
that dollar store Trick or Treat Bag! Making your own is so much more fun.
Not only a South Jersey Mom, Sharla Feldscheris a proud South Jersey Grandmom (Grammy, as she prefers to be
called). The author of six books on creative ideas to do with young children, including two KIDFUN Activity Books
published by HarperCollins, she has a blog at www.kidfunandmore.com with more easy-to-do KIDFUN ideas. Sharla
has her own public relations business in Philadelphia. A real kid-believer, she began her career as the first PR Director of the Please Touch Museum and started her own business with Sesame Place as her first account, representing
the park for 26 years.
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Matthew Brenner, Cheryl E. Potter, M. B. Sanok,
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October 2014 | 7
mom 2 mom
Breast Cancer
Before 40
By Brie Latini
Stephanie MacLeod, her husband Ryan, and her boys Max and Jack
I
met Stephanie MacLeod nearly six years
ago at the wedding of a mutual friend.
Steph was a force of nature. Heavily pregnant at the time, she tended to her wedding
duties with enthusiasm, love, and the energy
of twenty toddlers. We danced the night away
in matching purple dresses and celebrated the
marriage of our good friend. Soon after, she
and her husband Ryan welcomed a baby boy,
Max, now 5, who joined his big brother Jack,
now 7, in their Del Haven, NJ home.
Two years later at the age of 31, Stephanie
was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Barely in her 30’s, with a happy marriage
and two young sons, the news came as a shock.
Left with the task of choosing an oncologist,
she decided on Dr. Julianne Childs with the
New Jersey-based Hope Community Cancer
Center. Dr. Childs had recently suffered two
broken arms in a car accident, but when she
heard of a young mother with breast cancer,
8 | October 2014
she made the decision to return to practice early. She was encouraged by friends and family to transfer to a big, Philadelphia/university
hospital, but Stephanie believed in Dr. Childs.
She felt an instant connection to the confident
oncologist who promised, “We are going for
the cure.” On June 9th of 2011, she had her
right breast and lymph nodes removed.
Twelve rounds of chemo followed her
surgery. After her second round, Stephanie was
sitting with her husband and found herself with
a handful of her hair after absently running her
hand through it. Stephanie was unprepared for
how hard chemo would be on her body. She
endured terrible migraines and often could
only hold down Special K protein drinks. Between rounds, her ravaged body was either in
bed or on the bathroom floor. The drugs fought
off the cancer but left her with a weakened immune system, unable to fight off anything else.
Radiation treatments followed, a process that
stretched over months due to complications.
In August of 2012, Stephanie discovered
a lump in her left breast. With the risks of her
cancer spreading beginning to mount, she underwent a second mastectomy that month to remover her remaining breast, a “piece of cake”
compared to her first surgery.
Just over a year later, in March of 2013,
Stephanie was admitted to the Hospital of the
University of Pennsylvania for breast reconstruction surgery using tissue from a large portion of her stomach area. Recovery was difficult and involved Stephanie spending two days
flat on her back to allow her newly-attached
skin to regain some elasticity.
Stephanie remains cautiously optimistic.
On a heightened alert for any bump, bruise,
or tired day she has a fear that her cancer
might return. For now, she remains NED-No
Evidence of Disease- and though she bears
some battle wounds, she’s still the force of nature I met a few years ago, dancing in a purple
dress.✲
October 2014 | 9
Eat, Drink and Be Scary
By Jen Dixon
I
t’s the beginning of October and things are
getting a little spooky around here! Time to
Eat, Drink, and Be Scary with a Halloween Party that I created for Costume Express. I
worked with The Creative Loft team for Birthday Express to create a party inspired by some
of their products, especially this little black owl.
PARTY COLORS: Traditional orange, black,
gray, and pops of red
EAT: Red velvet cupcakes with cookies and
cream frosting, hand painted skeleton key
cookies, rock candy pops, a gorgeous fondant covered red velvet cake topped with fondant flowers and skulls, ghost meringues, and
marshmallow pumpkins.
DRINK: A beverage table with assorted wines
and spooky frames hanging over the table.
BE SCARY: Guests were invited to share
their scariest faces for the camera using fun
Halloween frames.
Jenny Dixon is a crafter, perpetual party thrower, and
creator of Craft That Party blog and Etsy Shop. Her craft
tutorials and parties have been featured on Tori Spelling’s
ediTORIal, Parents.com, The Party Dress Magazine, Amy
Atlas, and Hostess With The Mostess. Jenny is a proud mom
of two energetic boys and loves to celebrate the DIY way.
www.birthdayexpress.com & www.buycostumes.com
10 | October 2014
Reading and Playing
Can Increase Your
Child’s Imagination
By Brandpoint
A
lbert Einstein once said, “Imagination
is more important than knowledge.”
It’s a pretty amazing statement when
you consider just how much knowledge Einstein possessed. Today’s world always has a
spot for creative, imaginative people. Whether they are designing the next dot com or the
latest menu sensation, imaginative people are
thriving everywhere.
So how can you help to strengthen your
little one’s imagination and ensure they are as
creative as possible? From analog to the digital, there are more fun, innovative ideas that
can foster imagination than ever before. The
following tips can help you grow your child’s
imagination while creating some enjoyable,
long-lasting memories along the way.
Create the scene. Playing dress-up doesn’t
have to be exclusive to tea parties. Encourage your child to dawn a costume and create a
character based on that costume. The costumes
can be lavish enough to include make-up or as
simplistic as a new hat or mask. The important
thing is that your child creates a new character
or takes an existing character - depending on
the costume - in a new direction using his or
her imagination. Just make sure you dress up,
too; this production needs a supporting cast.
Travel with them to a faraway place. The
genre-defining Skylanders video game series
is best known for the innovation of bringing
toys to life with games like Skylanders SWAP
Force, Skylanders Giants and Skylanders Sypro’s Adventure. Now coming in October,
Skylanders Trap Team, will continue to expand
the bounds of your child’s imagination with
an all-new adventure that reverses the magic of bringing toys to life and enables kids to
pull characters out of the digital world into the
physical world.
With Skylanders Trap Team you and your
child have the opportunity to play together to
seek out and defeat the most wanted villains
in Skylands, pulling them out of the game and
into living rooms by capturing them in magical
Traps. Players can then send villains back into
the game where they play as them in the fight
for good. You’ll enjoy exploring and working
together to capture each villain and you’ll see
your child’s imagination grow as the gameplay
options expand.
Encourage ad-libbing during story time.
Reading to your child is a great way to
strengthen their love of books and their reading comprehension skills. If you want to grow
their imagination as well, make reading more
interactive. Before you flip the page, ask your
child what they think will happen next. They’ll
create the story in their own mind and the answers may amaze you.
Give them room to make their masterpiece.
Art is one of the easiest ways to allow your
child to develop their imagination. Create an
environment that supports their artistic interests by setting aside space for a mini-studio.
Make sure to include paints, crayons, markers
and a big roll of paper to serve as their canvas.
Line the area with newspaper because even the
most determined little artists still make a mess
from time to time.
Take time to explore. These warm-weather
months are the perfect opportunity for that nature hike or trip to the park. Turn the trip into
an expedition by asking your child to create
their own archeological adventure. This will
make the warm-weather journey more enjoyable for both of you.
A child’s imagination opens their mind to limitless possibilities and no matter where their
imagination takes the two of you, you’ll enjoy
spending the time together.✲
October 2014 | 11
business spotlight
Even MORE to Discover at the
Garden State Discovery Museum
By M.B. Sanok
B
et you didn’t know the Garden State Discovery Museum (GSDM),
a South Jersey mecca for educational family fun, infant to age 10,
celebrates their 20th anniversary this year! It began with two fellow
South Jersey moms, both Franklin Institute colleagues, and their quest to
bring an interactive play place to the wilds of South Jersey. According
to Museum Director Kelly Lyons, advisers warned them that the project
was impossible to undertake, but they brought it to life within two years!
What a fantastic place to discover and explore it is! From the
Dinosaurium to the Silver Diner replica to the Flyers Mini-Rink and
more, GSDM caters to any kind of kid’s interest. When asked what’s
most popular, Kelly replied, “What’s most popular depends on the kid.
When we change things or take them away is when we hear the most
feedback.” It’s no wonder they have such positive buzz, though, when
you consider that their “staff creates and builds everything themselves…
[we’re] very holistic in our approach.” With enthusiasm and ingenuity,
they dream up what exhibits will stir up the most imagination in young
minds, and their displays and programs are continually updated and
refurbished to keep things fresh.
Look what programs they have in store for October through
December! Check their website http://www.discoverymuseum.com/ for
exact times/dates.
October:
•Big Book Bonanza takes place Saturday, October 4, 2014, with
appearances by local children’s authors, WHYY and, no monkeying
around – Curious George!
•Who’s the fairest of them all? Dress up your prince or princess for the
Fairy Ball on Friday, October 10, 2014, where they can take a ride in
a horse-drawn carriage!
•Shake your candy corn at the Halloween Hootenanny on Friday,
October 24, 2014
•And then stop by for their Trunk-n-Treat, also on October 24th, with a
moon bounce and plenty of sweet treats!
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November:
•New theater programs start! See a show
when the kids are off from school!
December:
•Breakfast with Santa: By popular demand,
an extra day has been added for this merry
event catered by Whole Foods.
•Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa – you name it, GSDM has it covered
with special events showcasing your favorite winter celebration!
Why is there MORE to discover at the Discovery Museum? Here’s the
scoop! Due May 2015, a new sister location in Atlantic City will open!
Taking over the entire second floor of the Claridge Hotel, the GSDM are
expanding their unique and beloved family. “We wanted to create a new
site that’s a complement to the Cherry Hill site, not competition,” says
Kelly.
Since the hotel flourished during the Boardwalk Empire Era, they
jumped at the chance to recreate the vintage 1920s for their new museum, concentrating on Atlantic City history and tradition. Stroll down
the “Boardwalk” and stop by and explore the Giant Sand Castle; soar
Up, Up, and Away on a vintage prop plane or for a mini-ride on a hot air
balloon; greet Lucy the Elephant and take a ride down her trunk slide;
and much more old Atlantic City ambiance to absorb including a restored
carousel.
The Atlantic City site will focus on hands-on and more physical
activities suitable for several different ages. Benefiting both children
in local beach communities and seasonal visitors, GSDM wants to play
their part in revitalizing the city. They hope to bring the same excellent
entertainment and educational opportunities to Atlantic City that reside
in Cherry Hill! Cheers to another 20 years, GSDM!✲
Discover more information by contacting Garden State Discovery Museum at
(856) 424-1233 http://www.discoverymuseum.com.
Outdoor Stain Busters
Laundry tips for active families
By Family Features
E
ngaging in outdoor activities are a great way for families to stay
active and spend quality time together, but between tree-climbing,
nature hikes and outdoor adventures can lead to piles of dirty,
dingy and stained clothing.
Unwanted stains from grass and dirt can easily find themselves
on unsuspecting clothing, and especially stand out on white and lightcolored apparel.
Stain Fighting Tips
Maintaining bright, spot-less clothing doesn’t have to be complicated.
Get your family’s wardrobe into shape with these stain fighting tips:
• Act quickly when stains occur: If possible, begin treating the stain
immediately. For stains on the go, try applying club soda with a clean
white cloth napkin. If none is available, just try and keep the spot wet
with an ice cube until you can get home and wash.
• Don’t let laundry sit in the hamper: As a general rule of thumb, the
longer the stain sits, the harder it will be to remove. Ensure stained
clothing makes its way to the laundry room, rather than sitting in
your child’s bedroom or hamper for several days.
• Soak clothes for best results: Remove tough stains with little effort
by pre-soaking colorfast clothing overnight in a solution of OxiClean™ White Revive™ Laundry Stain Remover and warm to hot
water. The color-safe solution cleans fibers and helps maintain and
revive dingy whites without chlorine, harsh smells, yellowing or
color damage.
• Add a scoop to the wash cycle: For stain fighting action, add a scoop
of OxiClean™ White Revive™ to every wash load or toss in a
pre-measured, single-dose pak. It works with your regular detergent
to power out tough stains.
• Evaluate clothes before drying: The dry cycle can permanently set-in
stains, so scan clothes to make sure the items are completely stainfree before putting them in the dryer. If any spots remain, pre-treat
and run it through the wash cycle again.
• Keep your washer and dryer clean: Make sure to periodically clean
your appliances to get rid of any built-up residue to keep your clothes
as clean as possible. Run an empty wash cycle with hot water and
two cups of white vinegar to thoroughly clean the washer. Then,
vacuum the lint trap and vent on the dryer to keep it running in
tip-top shape.
Don’t let messy stains derail you and your family from quality outdoor
fun. Take part in a friendly game of soccer or hike at a local park and
when you get home, keep these easy laundry tips in mind for bright,
clean clothing all year long. For more information on fighting tough
stains, visit www.oxiclean.com.✲
October 2014 | 13
know 2 grow
3 Rules
for Exercise
Every Parent of a
Down Syndrome Child
Should Know By Matthew Brenner
A
s technology advances and virtual gaming becomes
more accessible and addicting, getting any child to work
up a sweat with exercise is challenging. Nevertheless,
distractions, boredom, and motivation are only a few of your
daily challenges if you are a parent of a child with Down Syndrome. While every child with DS has different capabilities, the
most common challenges that any parent needs to be aware of
are decreased muscle tone and hyper-flexibility. Meaning, your
child’s flexibility around the joints is increased, while his or her
strength is decreased. With these obstacles in mind, we have
assembled 3 must-know rules for every parent of a child with
Down Syndrome.
Be Patient
Well sure, you already knew that. Any good parent knows that
raising a child with disability demands patience. However,
sometimes our patience can really test us when we think our
child should be developing physically quicker than we originally hoped for. I have worked with many children with DS,
and trust me; my patience has been tested too. What we have
found to be the most effective way to avoid frustration is to set
small- easy goals. As mentioned earlier, your child may not have
all the muscles he/she needs to do an exercise. Physically, it
may be impossible for your child to do one pushup. However,
it is your job to help your child develop these muscles slowly
but surely. One exercise we like to do with children with low
muscle tone is reverse pushups. Rather than having your child
start on his hands and feet, have him lay down on his stomach.
From here, your child must lift his stomach off the ground into a
normal pushup position, and then slowly lower himself back to
the ground. This will help him develop the chest muscles needed
to do an ordinary pushup.
Low Impact
Due to the increased flexibility on your child’s joints, injuries
can plague an otherwise healthy exercise routine. Thus, it is best
to stick to exercises that are low impact. For example, exercises like “high jumps” can be great for his legs, but terrible for
his joints. Instead, choose other exercises that will not put as
much pressure on his knees. We like to do simple squats. You
can place a blow-up plastic ball behind your child and have him
squat until his butt touches the ball, and then he has to stand
right back up. The one rule is you cannot sit on the ball, only
touch.
Make it Fun
Working out should not be something your child dreads doing.
Just like anything else you want him to learn, it should be fun!
The more fun you make the routines (using toys, bags, water
balloons, medicine balls) the easier it will be for your child to
workout without realizing that is what he is doing. Isn’t that
what we all want anyway? We like to do “row, row, row, your
boat” sit-ups. This is when you sit facing your child with both
of you in a sit-up position. Next, grab two sticks and have your
child hold one end while you hold the other, so you should both
be holding one end of two sticks, one in your right and one
in your left hand. From here, you sing, “row, row, row, your
boat….” and take turns rowing each other up into the sit-up position. This assisted sit-up is extremely helpful for children with
low muscle tone in their stomach.✲
Matthew Brenner is a Martial Arts Instructor at Action Karate & Freelance Columnist. For questions or exercise tips, email him at [email protected]
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October 2014 | 15
Transporting Medicine
to School
By Cheryl Lynne Potter
I
t’s not unusual to see kids taking medicine at school for a variety of
medical problems. Kids today take medicine during the school day
for such disorders as diabetes, allergies, asthma and even A.D.H.D.
Yet, many moms and dads may be unaware of how to send medicine to
school for their kids.
A unique handbook, entitled A Guide to Your Children’s School: A
Parents Handbook to New Jersey Schools, published by the New Jersey
Department of Education, is helping parents learn how to send medications for their kids to school.
Here are some suggestions from the handbook:
q Medicine should never be sent with a child to school, unless it’s
“absolutely necessary.”
q Medicine should always be sent to school in the original pharmacy
labeled container. Never, ever, put a child’s medication in a bag or in
an envelope.
q The label on a medicine container must include: your child and the
doctor’s name, the name of the medicine and how much and when
you should give the medicine.
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Children are not allowed to take medicine by themselves at school.
If your youngster must take medicine at school, a note should be
written by the child’s parent and sent to the school nurse. Some
schools also require a written note from the child’s doctor.
Medicine must be taken to the school nurse’s office. Children must go
to the nurse’s office to take their medicine.
Schools usually have a policy that advises parents about proper procedures for sending medicine to school. Some schools may even require
a special form be completed by a child’s doctor and parent, before any
medicine is given to a child during school hours.✲
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Stay Fire Safe
By Deb McCarson
F
ire prevention week is celebrated each October, commemorating the date of the great Chicago fire, which burned from
October 8-10, 1871, and is considered one of the greatest
American disasters of the 19th century. There’s a good chance your
children will be participating in fire safety activities in school during
this week. While they’re engaged, it’s a good time to discuss fire
safety tips and facts as a family.
Mind the Children
• According to the US Fire Administration, children of all ages
set over 35,000 fires annually. Keep matches and lighters locked
up and away from children. Children can also start fires with a
magnifying glass which seems “really cool” and very tempting to
try. Explain to children that fire is a tool, not a toy, and that it’s
dangerous to play with it.
In the Kitchen
• The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended
cooking. Always use a kitchen timer and stay in the kitchen
if the stove is on.
• Don’t cook if you’re sleepy or drowsy.
• Do not wear loose hanging sleeves when cooking or place
flammable materials near an open flame. See that the flames
stay underneath the pot you’re cooking in. Overreaching
flames can melt handles and cause burns.
General Safety Tips
• Don’t overload electrical sockets with extension cords.
• Keep flammable materials at least three feet away from
portable heaters.
• On average, 42 home candle fires are reported every day.
If you burn candles, place them securely in an appropriate holder,
at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.
• Extinguish candles after use. Don’t go to bed with candles still
burning.
• Never use a candle where medical oxygen is being used.
• Don’t use candles for emergency lighting. Use flashlights instead.
• Don’t force a three-prong plug into a two-slot outlet.
• Use power strips that have internal overload protection.
• Don’t use light bulbs that exceed the recommended wattage on
fixtures.
• Avoid putting cords under rugs, across doorways or where
they can be damaged or pinched by furniture.
• Electrical work should be done only by a qualified electrician.
The US Fire Administration recommends calling an electrician
if you experience any of the following:
• Recurring problems with tripping circuit breakers
• A tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance
• Discolored or warm wall outlets or switches
• Flickering lights
• Sparks from a wall outlet
Appliances
• Replace damaged appliance cords immediately.
• Place all items securely in the dishwasher. Loose items can land
on the heating element and cause fires during the drying cycle.
• Clean your clothes dryer lint screen after every use. Make sure
your vent hose isn’t crushed or kinked, and your vent line isn’t
restricted or clogged. Have your dryer serviced periodically.
In Case of Fire
• Escape first, and then call for help. Develop a home fire escape
plan and practice it with your family. Designate a meeting place
outside. Make sure everyone in the
family knows two ways to
escape from every room.
• Never stand up in a fire.
Always crawl low under
the smoke and try
to keep your mouth
covered. Never return
to a burning building
for any reason.
• Teach children not to
be afraid of firefighters who may be
wearing equipment
that looks scary.
Remember, having
a working smoke
alarm dramatically
increases your
chances of
surviving a
fire.✲
Your child can win a personal computer
by entering the Fire Prevention Poster
Contest sponsored by the NJ Department of
Community Affairs Division of Fire Safety and
the NJ State Fire Prevention and Protection
Association.
This Year’s Theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires. You
can download contest rules and an application
at www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/dfs
October 2014 | 17
recipe corner
O
ctober is one of my very favorite months, partly because I was born in October, but also
due to the fact that it’s the perfect time to think PUMPKIN! Pumpkin can be used in both
sweet and savory dishes, and it’s chock full of healthy nutrients that you can feel pleased
about serving to your family. So happy fall ya’ll, hope you enjoy these recipes, especially the
pumpkin soup which is a recipe I came up with for my husband who loves soup, and pumpkin,
so it’s the perfect match!
Lisa’s Sweet & Spicy Pumpkin Soup
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 - 2 tbs. pure maple syrup
• Sea salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
Add broth to a saucepan over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Add
pumpkin, mix well and reduce to simmer. Add heavy cream, cinnamon,
ginger, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, maple syrup, salt and pepper and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Note: Top with croutons, cooked crumbled turkey bacon, pumpkin seeds
or an additional dash of cinnamon before serving if desired.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
• 1 cup raw sugar or natural sugar substitute
• 3 tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 (8 oz.) package plus 1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
• 1 tbs. milk or unsweetened almond milk
Preheat oven to 375°. Place pie crust in 9-inch pie plate as directed on
package for one-crust filled pie. Bake about 8 –10 minutes or until light
golden brown. In large bowl; beat sugar, flour and cream cheese with
electric mixer until smooth; reserve 1/2 cup in small bowl. Add remaining ingredients except milk to cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium
speed, scraping bowl constantly, until smooth. Pour into crust. Stir milk
into the 1/2 cup reserved cream cheese mixture. Spoon over pumpkin
mixture. Cut through cream cheese and pumpkin mixtures with knife in
S-shaped curves in one continuous motion for a marbled design. Turn
pie plate one-fourth turn and repeat. Cover edge of crust with piecrust
shield or foil to prevent excessive browning; remove shield or foil for
the last 15 minutes of baking. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until knife
inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes on cooling rack.
Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Store
leftovers covered in refrigerator. Top the pie with dollops of whipped
cream sprinkled with cinnamon, if desired.
Pumpkin Bread • 1 cup sunflower or safflower oil 4 eggs, beaten • 2/3 cup water 2 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) • 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour • 1 tsp. sea salt • 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 2 tsp. baking soda • 3 tsp. non-aluminum baking powder • 2 1/2 cups raw sugar or natural sugar substitute • 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional) • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 2 large loaf pans with non-stick cooking
spray. In small bowl combine oil, eggs, water and pumpkin. In large
bowl sift together flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, baking
powder and sugar. Make a well in center of dry ingredients, add pumpkin mixture and blend just until moist. Stir in raisins or use chocolate chips in place of raisins. Add nuts if desired. Pour batter into the
two loaf pans, sprinkle top with additional sugar if desired. Bake about
40 - 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Allow to cool on racks for 10 minutes before removing pumpkin bread
from pans. * Note: Cooking time depends on oven, bread is done when
toothpick inserted in center of pumpkin bread comes out clean, so keep a
close eye while baking.
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 her blog http://lisaanndinunzio.blogspot.com/ or Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001935347501
18 | October 2014
Families That Play Together
Stay Together
W
hat your child wants and needs most of all is your undivided attention to connect and play. Nothing bolsters a child’s self-esteem
more than family time playing games where everyone is talking and laughing (occasionally add in the poor sport that’s cheating or
losing). Board games are rich in learning opportunities and are an excellent way to spend unhurried time together. A bonus is that
games satisfy your child’s competitive urges and the desire to master new skills. Below are some game reviews for every age.
1
2
1
Flea Circus (6 & up)
Step right up, it’s a wild time under the big top! A circus
theme, simple rules, and cute little cat and dog figures
make this quick card game lots of fun for kids as young as
4. Players use their best circus act cards to attract the most
spectators (cats & dogs)! Watch out for the Animal Catcher
or he’ll snatch your animals away. Whoever has the most cast
and dogs at the end wins the game. Ages 6+ | MSRP $19.95 |
Available at Amazon and RnRgames.com
2
Strike a Pose (10 & up)
Get ready to pose yourselves silly in this new party game
where it’s your job to figure out who or what the other players are posing as. Each round, all but one player freezes into
a statue of one of the people, places or things in a category,
then hold the pose until the Statue Collector enters the room
and decides who’s who. In a roomful of frozen friends, can
you pick out the Tooth Fairy or the Teletubby?
The Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal? Ages 10+ | MSRP $19.95 | Available at Amazon and RnRGames.com
3
Time’s Up (12 & up)
Party game where time is ticking as try to get your partner
to guess as many celebrity names in the Deck of Fame as
possible. Plays in 3 rounds that get trickier as the game goes
on. Can you describe Beyonce? How about in just one word?
Great, but now it’s rounds three ... BE Beyonce! A terrific
party game where big names and big fun result in loads of
laughter. Ages 12+ |
MSRP $29.99 | Available at Amazon and RnRGames.com
3
Hide & Seek Safari Panda (3 & up)
4 It’s
the classic game of “Hotter, Colder” made even more fun
4
with animal friends! Comes in your choice of cute & cuddly
plush animals, each with its own Seeker Wand that makes the
animal’s sound when your child gets closer. Ages 3+ | MSRP
$34.95 | Available at Amazon and RnRGames.com
5
5
Birds, Bugs & Beans
(ages 6 & up)
Tweet, clap and toot your way to victory! Players toss
their cards into the center, waiting for a chance to catch the
animals. Whenever a Bird, Bug or Bean shows up .. Act
Fast! Be the first to tweet for the birds, clap for the bugs, or
toot for the beans and you get to keep all the animals in the
pile. Whoever has the most cards at the end wins! Ages 6+ |
MSRP $6.95 | Available at Amazon and RnRGames.com
October 2014 | 19
moms R women 2
Healing
After
Miscarriage
By Dr. Kelly Moore Ph.D.
A
ccording to the American College of Obstetricians &
Gynecologists, studies have found that approximately 10-25%
of recognized pregnancies will result in miscarriage within the
first 20 weeks of gestation. Though there are many of us that make the
decision to not become a mother by choice, for many other women,
circumstances beyond our control can result in a delay or loss of our
dream of becoming a mother biologically. The loss of a pregnancy at any
point in those precious 40 weeks is sad, challenging, and full of confused
questions that are difficult to answer.
Almost exactly one year before I gave birth to my first son, I experienced a
very early miscarriage just days after my doctor confirmed my pregnancy.
I was so excited and we started telling people right away. A few days
later, it was over. My doctor (who was fantastic, by the way) tried to
reassure me that miscarriage is extremely common and I have to keep in
mind that this happens to many women and it does not mean I will not
be able to get pregnant and successfully carry a child in the future. But I
just remember crying so hard for about a week and the one thought that
kept going through my mind is “I will NEVER be a mother. Ever.” After
confiding in a few people about what happened, I was shocked to realize
how many women I knew had experienced miscarriages and infant loss
that I never knew about because all I saw was them running around with
healthy children! During those weeks after my miscarriage, I could not
have ever imagined that I would have had a child the following year. I
spent that whole pregnancy living in terror that it would all come crashing
down. In my case, I was blessed to give birth to a healthy baby boy the
following year. But I was left with the question about why more women
do not talk about challenges with pregnancy or share their own stories of
loss. And further, what are the important things to keep in mind if you
have experienced pregnancy loss?
Expect to have a range of emotions, and be okay with feeling them
I despise when people say “Don’t cry…” Why not?!! There is a popular
stream of thought in our society that difficult emotions be extinguished as
quickly as possible but that is not always healthy. It is totally appropriate
to feel extremely sad, disappointed, angry, confused, and scared after a
pregnancy loss. It will also seem as if the day after you experience that
loss, everywhere you turn, it will feel like you are seeing tons of pregnant
women and babies all over the place that you just never paid that much
attention to before. Over time, hope will be restored as you come to heal
from that loss and look forward to the next step in your journey towards
motherhood. In the meantime, be okay with crying, journaling, running,
or doing whatever you have to do to express those emotions.
Talk to a professional that specializes in treating women experiencing
pregnancy loss
There is no shame in needing the help of a professional to get support after
a pregnancy loss. Ask your OB/GYN for some referrals of counselors or
therapists in your area that can be a support if you need them. Also, talk
to your doctor about your pregnancy and/or adoption options. There are
20 | October 2014
many paths to motherhood and part of your healing requires having a
supportive medical team, family, friends, and other supports that can help
you realize that dream of motherhood.
Look for supports, and BE one in the future!
Look online for various bereavement groups in your area that target
pregnancy loss. Visit The Postpartum Stress Center online which also
provides support for women that have experienced pregnancy loss. The
most important thing to remember is that you are not alone, and there are
other families out there that can support you through this time. And once
you have healed from your experience, don’t shut your story away. Be a
support to other women that will experience that same loss. You never
know how your story will be an agent of healing for another person going
through the same thing.✲
Resources
The Postpartum Stress Center
www.postpartumstress.com
Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc.
www.nationalshare.org/index.html
American Pregnancy Association
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyloss
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.
amusement rides, pumpkin
carving contest, face painting,
pumpkin painting, a costume
contest, talent contest and more.
New this year is a scarecrow
building station. For more
information, call (855) 936-2467
or visit www.mainstage.org
CAMDEN COUNTY
Blackwood Pumpkin Festival
Sunday, October 5, 2014
11 am to 4 pm
Enjoy a day filled with fun at
the 23nd annual Blackwood
Pumpkin Festival, sponsored by
Mainstage Center for the Arts.
Mainstage Center for the Arts –
Academy Hall, 29 S. Black Horse
Pike, Blackwood, NJ. The rain
date is Sunday, October 12th.
This festival offers food, games,
live music and entertainment,
plus crafts with more than 200
vendors. Activities include
hayrides, a moon bounce,
Divorce, Death of a Loved One
Loss and Life Transition
Programs Starting
If you are 1-5 years past a loss
or a “forever change,” due
to a divorce or relationship
breakup, death of a loved one,
life changing illness, trauma or
any significant life transition,
feel stuck and uncertain, The
Afterwards Program is for you.
This 8 week program combines
the healing of therapy and self
empowerment of life coaching
to help you get unstuck and
emotionally transition toward
the next chapter of your life.
Pre-registration required.
Thursday Evening,
6:45pm -8:45pm
Oct. 2 thru Nov. 20th
Your Center, 52 Berlin Rd (Rt
561), Ste. 1000, Cherry Hill NJ
Contact: 856-270-2308
Ask the Doc
Q: Why do some women develop varicose
veins during pregnancy and what can they do to
ease the pain?
A: It’s not uncommon for women to develop varicose veins during
pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your body increases its blood
volume and decreases the speed that your blood returns from your legs to
your heart due to the pregnancy within your pelvis. This increases pressure
in the leg veins. There’s also a higher level of hormones which causes the
veins to be more dilated or stretched. This may result in varicose veins
during pregnancy.
There are things you can do to help ease the pain of varicose veins.
• Maintain your activity level. If you’re active, your calf muscles are
squeezing and pushing blood out of the legs; which helps to decrease
pressure.
or 856-905-9343 or email
[email protected]
www.afterwardsprogram.com
Monday Afternoon
4:15pm -6:15pm
Sept 29. thru Nov. 17th
The Starting Point
215 Highland Ave, Ste C.
Contact: 856-270-2308 or
856-905-9343 or email
[email protected]
www.afterwardsprogram.com
BURLINGTON COUNTY
The YMCA of Burlington and
Camden Counties Camp
No Worries 20th Anniversary
Celebration
Aloft, Friday, October 3, 2014
7:00p.m.- 11:00 p.m.
The event will feature an open
bar with a variety of wine and
beer (mixed drinks at a cash
bar), hors d’oeuvres, dancing
and a silent auction. Camp No
Worries, a program of the Y,
is a free, one-week summer
camp for children with cancer
and their siblings. Event
proceeds will benefit Camp No
Worries, which is run solely by
volunteers and funded through
donations. Tickets are $100 per
things 2 do
October Calendar
person and are available
for purchase in person
at both the Mt. Laurel
YMCA and the Burlington
Riverfront YMCA, online at
www.ymca-bc.org or by calling
856.231.9622 x232. For more
information on sponsorship
opportunities, contact Pam
Hall at [email protected]
or 856.231.9622 x232.
Aloft -558 Fellowship Road
Mount Laurel, NJ.
Mount Laurel Girl Scouts
Fall Round Up
Wed, October 8, 2014
5:30-7:30pm
Mount Laurel Community
Center, 100 Mount Laurel Road
FREE
We’re inviting school age girls
and their parents to a magical
evening full of fun activities
and information. There will be
games, crafts, and prizes as well
as opportunities to register with
Girl Scouts and get started on
all this amazing program has
to offer! Any questions can be
directed to mtlaurelgirlscouts@
gmail.com
Dr. Charles Dietzek, Vein and Vascular Institute
• Elevate your legs. Raising your legs higher
than the level of your heart can help improve
circulation. Take frequent breaks from standing
to sit and elevate your legs.
• Monitor your weight. Too much weight gain
during pregnancy is especially hard on your
veins. Wear support pantyhose or maternity compression stockings to
help alleviate pain.
• Lastly, drink plenty of fluids and add extra fiber to your diet to avoid
developing constipation.
If this is the first time you’ve developed varicose veins, you should wait a
few months and they may go away on their own. Women who have more
than one child tend to have a higher occurrence of varicose veins that
are permanent. If the varicose veins don’t disappear within two to three
months after pregnancy, you should have your legs evaluated and treated
by a vein specialist.✲
October 2014 | 21
business spotlight
Huntington Learning Center
Your Child’s Education is Our Purpose
By M.B. Sanok
S
ometimes, the homework help you offer your child and the
teacher conferences you schedule are just not enough when
your child truly struggles with their studies. When you’ve
reached a brick wall, it’s time to contact Huntington Learning
Center, located in Cherry Hill and Turnersville. With Huntington, their mission is to “give every student the best education possible.”
And who wouldn’t want that for their child?
There are good reasons that Huntington has been in business in
South Jersey for 30 years – proven results. Richard Bernstein, Regional Director, notes that, “We have the only accredited learning centers in
Camden and Gloucester Counties [besides schools], and our teachers are
certified and need to understand [and implement] our process and curricula.” The instructors at Huntington will do what’s right for your child and
not follow a one-size-fits-all policy. Each program is uniquely and individually designed for your child’s academic requirements and the specific
issues contributing to their difficulties in school, whatever the subject
may be. “We treat every learning situation seriously…and improve upon
what skills the students do have,” continues Bernstein. Their aim is to
make sure the struggling student catches up to the other kids in their grade
and can compete fairly and equally in school.
How they achieve success for their students is on a very individual
basis with a rigorous evaluation process that’s guided by six steps. These
include:
1) Academic Evaluation – student takes a variety of tests to
assess difficulties;
2) Analysis and Review – test results are examined;
3) Parent Conference and Learning Plan –
instructors discuss the child’s proposed
Learning Plan with their parents;
4) Tutoring –student begins instruction;
5) Interim Conferences – parents learn of
their child’s progress;
6) School Visits – Huntington instructors work with the student’s school in
combating their struggles and ensuring
their success.
That way they feel a sense of accomplishment and gain a positive outlook
before tackling harder topics.
If your child is a special needs student, do not be deterred from seeking
Huntington’s assistance. Although there are more challenges present in
this type of learning situation, they will make their best effort to design
a program for the student. However, if they find that a student
will not benefit from their program -- a rare occurrence
-- they won’t promise something they cannot deliver
and will make appropriate recommendations.
At Huntington, “we know how to get the students where they need to go,” says Bernstein.
No time is wasted during the tutoring sessions
since every moment spent on the lessons is
precious. “More hours are used, and we
have a more assertive approach than other
tutors. We don’t play games or stall.” So
you can guarantee that your child will make
improvements in their studies with Huntington’s work ethic.
If you view their website, you will see a
variety of programs ranging from Early Education to College Prep in numerous subjects. Their
most popular program that students partake in is the
SAT-prep courses with which the majority of students
need help. They also find general Academic Skills a commonly chosen program. So take your pick! With 93% satisfaction from parents and students, they stand by their mission statement to
“give every student the best education possible.” Contact them today at
http://huntingtonhelps.com/ or 1 (800) CAN LEARN .✲
Huntington
has a very different
approach where we
get to the root of
the problem
and resolve it
Huntington has a “very different approach
where we get to the root of the problem and
resolve it,” says Bernstein. They dig to discover exactly why your child is “having trouble
learning or understanding the subject…Our whole
process is supervised, managed and adjusted for the
individual student’s needs,” he continues. This includes
providing a “safe, distraction-free” environment in their office
where the student can concentrate and absorb lessons taught by professional, caring teachers. In order to ensure success, it’s suggested that
students, instructors and parents fully commit to the program and attend
all necessary sessions. They start students off with familiar material first
and then work their way up to the more challenging fare. 22 | October 2014
Big things are happening
every day at Girl Scouts,
be part of the action.
1-800-582-7692
gscsnj.org/join
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