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Ijust learned a valuable lesson. Never

brag about your kids. Never. They willprove you wrong.

Just last week, I was bragging about

how Kayden never says any bad words.

We try very hard not to curse in front of

our children....actually, we try not to curse

at all...ever. But I can’t say the same thing

for other people in our extended family.

The other day, a family member

blurted, “S#@T!” as she was taking

Kayden out of the car. (I wasn’t there, but

other family members told on her.) He

repeated it the second it came out of her

mouth...then kept repeating it. He never

said it in front of me, until just the right

time....at church!

Yes, as people are standing in the

hallway at church, Kayden comes running

down the hall and yells, “SSSSSHHHHH-

HIIIIIIIITTTTTTT!!!!!!” Everyone

turned and looked at me. I stood there

with my mouth hanging open, looking for

some place to go hide! Come on, of all the

places he could have said this, it had to be

in CHURCH! WHY?????!!!!!

So of course, I said the only

thing I could say, “I wonder where

he learned that from!?” ha, ha, ha!

Isn’t that what all parents say

when their children say some hor-

rible thing? We act like they

couldn’t possibly have learned

that from us, their parents. Then I

quickly blamed it on that other family

member!

I share this horribly embarrassing

story with you, not because I want to air

my dirty laundry, but because we some-

times forget how closely our children are

watching us and the other adults in their

lives. We have a responsibility to lead by

example and show them the right way to

behave. It’s not enough to just tell them

what is right and wrong; we have to

behave in a way that we would be proud

of if they copied us, not put us to shame.

I want my children to learn respect-

ful, kind and caring words from

me...AND MY FAMILY! I want to show

them what it means to be a good citizen

with a compassionate heart and respectful

behavior. Now I know I can’t shield them

from all the harsh words and actions of the

world, but I can do my part to show them

the right way, since parents have more of

an influence over their children than any

other person or thing.

We should all work to be the best

example for our children and maybe,

along the way, we will become better peo-

ple for it. And the world would then be a

much better place.�

Your Friend and Fellow MOM,

mom 2 mom8 Strategies for Helping Your Kids

Make Friends10 What to do With a Mouthy Kid11 Disbanding the Fight Club: Defuse

Brotherly and Sisterly Bickering

moms R women 212 Women and Children’s Fashion

Trends, Spring 201015 Why Your Annual OB Appointment

is So Important

know 2 grow20 Living with Cerebral Palsy22 Dying to Be Thin: The Truth About

Girls and Eating Disorders24 Raising Boys vs. Girls

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For the first time

since I moved to

my condo, my

grandchildren spent the

night. Kayden and

Camille had a sleep-

over at Nana’s on a

Friday night, complete with sleeping bags,

flashlights and kitty cats. Well, one

cat…the other was being her typical, I’ll

come out when “I” want to self and hiding

most of the time. Abigail is my sweet, old

puffy, fluffy, puddy tat who loves atten-

tion. Nala is my adopted by default,

bulimic, long haired, white prissy little

princess who only likes attention when

“she” wants it.

The kids are always so much fun. We

watched five minutes each of the three

movies they brought, ate, played with

mini stuffed farm animals, ate, hunted

wild animals in the dark with flash lights

and feather swords and…ate.

During the hunt, Kayden ran into the

living room to report, “Nana, Nala’s mak-

ing a funny noise.” He leads me into the

bedroom with the torch of the flashlight.

Camille has Nala cornered behind the

window blind and is poking her with the

sword (feather on a stick). Nala is baring

her teeth and hissing. Odd, I think, since

this is the same feather she plays with in

the daytime with no fear. Ok, I don’t

attack her with it, but really miss prissy,

it’s only a feather. I suggested we let the

“wild cat” go and take a swim in the lake

(bath time). They squeal with delight, run

to the bathroom and strip before I even get

there to turn the water on.

The sleeping bags were fun, until it

was actually time to sleep in them, so we

all ended up in Nana’s big bed.

After a spurt of little arms and

legs flinging here and there,

switching places several times

and a small wet accident in the

middle of the night, we finally got

to sleep.

In the morning, the children break

their night’s fast with a quick snack of dry

cereal while I cook the real breakfast, pan-

cakes. They are both munching away at

some cinnamon granola; not the hoops,

loops or stars they are used to, when

Kayden asks, “Nana, is this cat food?”

What? Cat food! “No, honey, it’s cin-

namon granola cereal. Nana wouldn’t give

you cat food. Cat food is for the kitties.”

Why would this little boy think I

would give him cat food? When I shared

the story with Mom, she laughed and said

Dad told Kayden, “You’re going to

Nana’s and she’s going to feed you cat

food.” Aghh! They believe everything you

tell them.�

Real funny, dad.

Nana Jean

Nana Jean is a South Jersey grandmother with two daughters and six grandchildren. Enjoy herstories about her 38+ years as a mom and 19 yearsas a grandmother as she shares her experiencesand lessons learned with lots of laughs and tearsalong the way.

March 2010


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Funny Daddy

By now I should be well along

the path to new habits that I

swore I would establish

back when the New Year began.

Then why do I still feel like I have

hibernated all these weeks, piling on

whale blubber to keep me warm in the

damp, slushy days of winter? It seems to

me that March is the longest month,

because the promise of spring is here, but

the mild weather is not. The one saving

grace of March is that there are not many

school days off. And usually, no snow

days.

I say “usually” because we sometimes

do have snow in March. I once postponed

my daughter’s christening day from

December until March so our guests

would not have to drive in snow. Sure

enough, it snowed. Some winters are like

that.

This year, winter started early with a

snowstorm before Christmas and we got

snowed in with our children before the

school vacation officially started.

Books and crossword puzzles got me

through; two things I can do to keep my

mind from turning to mush during the

weeks of cold and

hostile weather. I

can do them while

the kids are other-

wise occupied, and

while the television

keeps up a blue

annoying buzz in

the family room. I

have learned many

new words from

these pastimes.

For example,

did you know what

a caravansary is? It’s

a large bare building

surrounding a court

where caravans rest

at night. I came

across the word,

looked it up, and for-

got it. Months later, I chose a library novel

about a woman rug weaver in 17th centu-

ry Iran, and they stopped overnight in car-

avansaries like we sleep at a Motel 6. So

this is how I edify myself when I’m too

cold or too lazy to go out and get some

exercise.

I also have developed a nose for pom-

posity in prose. One Sunday, I was reading

a book review in the Wall Street Journal in

which the writer shoehorned these words

into a couple of paragraphs: Zeitgeist,

aperçus, fin de siècle, crepuscular. Out of

curiosity, I looked them up. Zeitgeist

means the spirit of the times. Aperçus, is a

first view or glance. Fin de siècle is

French for “end of the century,” and cre-

puscular means of, relating to, or resem-

bling twilight. Why the reviewer felt the

need to hide his ideas under fifty-cent

words I do not know.

But sometimes, we all find it handy to

have euphemisms when writing or talking

about delicate subjects. Here are a few

examples of not saying what you mean:

• One bubble left of level = mentally

abnormal

• One o’clock at the waterworks = your

fly’s open

• Heavy of foot = pregnant

• Logorrhea = excessive talkativeness

• It’s snowing down south = your slip is

showing

• Too many yards between the goal

posts = stupid

• Assumed room temperature = died

• Taking a dirt nap = dead

Here’s hoping that March goes out like a

lamb. I need to get walking if I don’t wish

to remain abdominous.�

Fran LoBiondo of Vineland has children in gradeschool, high school and college. A Purdue Universitygraduate with a degree in Journalism, she has written about parenting, food and fun for 25 yrs.

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dren make many friends easily and then there are other per-sonalities who are shyer, more introverted, more reserved,less adept at making friends.

Being a good friend is a life skill of a well-rounded, healthy

individual. While school is a common place where friends are made,

other potential friendship connections include neighbors, cousins

and siblings, children of your friends, church and religious services,

team sports, the pool, clubs, scouts and camp. Many kids benefit

from friends outside of school.

As in so many parenting issues, learning to be a good friend is

often more caught than taught. So do an inventory of your own

friendships. Are you modeling good friend behavior? Are you a reli-

able friend who is trustworthy, kind, compassionate, a good listen-

er; one who enjoys spending time with friends? Or are you teaching

toxic friendships by complaining about your friends, being annoyed

by them, trying to control or being insulting to them? Teaching our

kids about being a good friend, while evaluating our own friend-

ships, may improve relationships for both you and your child.

While being popular is often an envied position among a group,

this social status may not completely satisfy the need to belong. Our

kids need to know that it’s perfectly acceptable to be an individual

and not necessarily follow the crowd. They need the strength to

keep from going along when the group is planning on doing some-

thing wrong or harmful. Anyone who puts another child down in

order to build him or herself up does not indicate a good potential

friend. Kids should be encouraged to end friendships that are hurt-

ing them. Groups of two or four or more friends often work better

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It’s important for kids to stay true to their beliefs and family

values. They need the courage to speak up and resist just going

along with the crowd. To do something just because “everyone else

is doing it” weakens individuality. Respecting other opinions and

different cultures is part of being a good friend. Encourage your

child to befriend a lonely shy child.

Building Your Kids’ Friendships� Model good friend etiquette. Cultivate your own

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� Be an understanding, non-complaining friend who knows yourown strengths and weaknesses.

� Make opportunities to meet new friends.

� Encourage greeting others by looking into their eyes, offering a warm smile and using appropriate humor.

� Include your children’s friends in family activities, parties,sleepovers and family gatherings.

� Discuss qualities of a good friend, such as kindness, compas-sion, loyalty, reliability and being a good listener.

� Encourage a broad spectrum of friends from a wide range ofcultures, economic status, ethnicity and religious beliefs, as we

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� Discuss choosing friends wisely and avoiding kids who insult,control, manipulate, bully or persuade others to do wrong.

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Most of us have encountered a

“mouthy” child at some point in

time. It might have been your

own child, or someone else’s; the child

might have been aged 3 or 16 or some-

where in between. Mouthiness does not

discriminate and it can happen even to the

best of parents. But this “disease” should

not be left untreated.

When trying to curb a fresh-mouthed

child, the first thing to remember is that

kids are like sponges. They soak up every-

thing around them. So, as parents, we need

to remember that if we want polite chil-

dren, we need to be polite adults. This

includes the examples we set when we

speak to other adults but, more important-

ly, how we speak to our own children.

When we ask them to do chores around the

house, do we say “please” and “thank

you?”

Unfortunately, parents are not the only

influences on children. Other siblings,

friends and pop culture – e.g., television,

movies and video games – play a huge role

in how our children behave, what they say

and how they say it. Up until elementary

school, parents can control many of their

children’s outside influences. But as kids

get older, control over these factors can

wane and a fresh comment here and there

seems to be inevitable. Parents walk a fine

line between guiding children on the right

path and stifling their personalities. When

a child is “mouthy,” they are lacking

respect at that moment in time. Remember

respect is earned, as well as learned.

My husband thought it was funny

when he taught our 2-year-old to say, “you

mess with the bull and you get the horns.”

It was hilarious when she said it to her

grandfather, who was teasing her some-

what mercilessly. However, when she

repeated it to her teacher after a quick rep-

rimand for not sharing… that would be

classified as “mouthy” and disrespectful.

So at age 2, we talked about respect and

removed that saying from our vernacular.

If it’s something a bit simpler, such as a

constant “no,” Dr. Paul Matz, of Advocare

Haddon Pediatric Group, suggests ignor-

ing the behavior, even though it may be

hard to do.

Children are looking for attention

and, if you react to their bad behav-

ior, they will repeat it in order to

get that attention again. Matz

also suggests trying to “catch

them being good and go over-

board with your praise of their

good behavior so they feel less

need to act out.”

As for those pre-teen and teen

years, Matz suggests instead of taking

away privileges, “make your child earn

privileges – it’s

more of a posi-

tive approach.”

Pick something

your child really

wants — a bicy-

cle, a cell phone

or whatever spe-

aks to them—

and keep a chart

of their behav-

ior. Once they

have been able

to go a specified

amount of time

(at least two

consecutive we-

eks) without the

bad behavior,

then they have

reached their

goal and every-

body wins!

Once your

child reaches

an age of un-

derstanding, the

most common

mistake parents

make when try-

ing to restrain

any type of bad behavior is “scolding with-

out real punishment,” says Matz. “Without

discipline, the bad behavior becomes a

game to children.” It’s then that parents

become frustrated and lose their temper.

“Once you lose your temper, you lose

control of the situation. Over time, losing

these little battles to your child tea-

ches them that

Mom and Dad

are more bark

than bite.”�

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No yelling. Establish what Borba calls a

“vow of yellibacy” in your house and

enforce it. When tempers flare and feelings

are hurt, the volume decibel tends to rise,

causing arguments to quickly escalate and

get out of hand. Just remember: the “no

yelling” rule is not only for the kids; it goes for

you too. Parents have to set the example for

staying calm and collected when they are

upset or angry as well.

“This should be rule number

one,” asserts Borba. “All family

members must use calm voices

only—no yelling allowed. And if

talks get heated, anyone can make a

time-out hand sign, hinting he [or she]

needs to cool down. When cooler heads

prevail, arguments get resolved much

more quickly and in a way that is less

stressful for everyone.”

No taking without asking. Property

ownership can be a BIG deal to little ones

and the time-honored “Mo-om, she’s touch-ing my stuff!” complaint can be frequent in

multi-child households.

“Insist that permission of the owner must

be granted before borrowing, using or taking

any property,” Borba explains. “Not only will

this cut down on the conflict, but it also makes it

easier to resolve any arguments that may come

up. If permission was not asked for and granted,

then you know who broke the rule. Simple as

that.”

No hurtful behaviors. With bullies and mean

girls running the schools, it’s important that

you set the standard for your home to be a safe

haven for your kids. It should be a place free

from hurtful behaviors. Set a strict policy:

name-calling and hitting will not be tolerated,

under any circumstances, and they will result in a

consequence. Tolerating hurtful behavior inside your

home only encourages your kids to display it when you are not

around—and that is not a character trait any parent wants to

encourage.

No involvement without evidence. If you are the parent of sib-

lings, you have probably spent a good deal of time playing refer-

ee. Kids are quick to run to a parent’s aid to help settle their dis-

agreements and, if you were not a witness to the incident itself,

then it can be hard to know exactly what to do. Borba says you

should get involved in the conflict only if you

actually saw or heard it occur. This will help keep

you neutral and encourage your kids to adopt

strategies that help them work things out for

themselves.

“Suggest they use Rock, Paper, Scissors to

work out their problem,” Borba says. “This pre-

vents you from having to choose sides or take

one kid’s word over another.”

No tattling. Siblings and tattling go hand in

hand, so it’s inevitable that you will come

across this parenting issue sooner rather than

later. Not only is tattling an unattractive

quality in kids, it can also breed resentment

amongst siblings and can be central to con-

tinuing conflict in a household. Keeping a

“no tattling” policy in your household can be

crucial to cutting back on the squabbles.

Of course, no matter what you do, sibling

squabbles will happen on occasion. So do not

drive yourself crazy with unrealistic expecta-

tions for non-stop harmony.

“Your kids don’t get along every minute of

the day and they might not even like each other

all the time, but they do have to respect each

other’s feelings and be considerate of the need

for empathy and stability in the family,” says

Borba. “After all, the benchmarks of any strong

relationship are empathy and respect—and if you

can help your kids learn how to co-exist more

peacefully, you’ll have taught them a valuable

life skill they’ll appreciate for years to come.”�

Michele Borba, Ed.D., is an educational psychologist,former teacher and mom. She is recognized for offering

research-driven advice culled from a career of working with overone million parents, educators and children. A frequent Today show

contributor and recipient of the National Educator Award, Borba is the authorof 22 books, her latest being, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries. For more informa-tion, visit www.micheleborba.com.

Disbanding the Fight Club:

Michele Borba, Ed.D.

Do you feel as if you have traded in your parenting hat for referee stripes? Parenting expertMichele Borba says you can enforce a truce on sibling battles and bickering. Read on forfive house rules that will stop the shouting and promote peace in your home.

House Rules that Will DefuseBrotherly and Sisterly BickeringBefore it Gets Out of Hand5

WOMEN’S FASHION TRENDSPrinted PantsIn recent years, pants have stayed pretty plain and women

have used shirts, handbags and shoes to spice up their

wardrobe. This spring, pants are taking back their place in

the bold and daring world of dress up. Designers will bring

our bottoms back to life using patterns such as checkers,

swirls, dots, tie-dye, stripes and more.

Knee High SocksKnee high socks are back. Avoid wearing this trend with a

pleated skirt, unless you want to look like a school girl. The

fashion industry is screaming for dresses and shorts to be

worn with colorful knee highs and heels. At first thought,

this trend may seem a little silly, but paired with the right

pieces, women can look runway chic.

The Boyfriend BlazerCold on an early spring night? Stay warm with the

boyfriend blazer: a blazer worn one size too big for your

frame, giving the appearance that you borrowed the blazer

from the man in your life. Make sure to choose pants and a

blouse to go with the blazer that are on the tighter side so

you do not look like you are drowning

in your clothes. Keep the outfit

feminine by adding sexy shoes.

ZippersExcessive zippers may remind

you of the 1980s, but they are

gracing us with their presence

again in 2010. You will start seeing

funky zippers on all types of

shoes, dresses, jackets and pants.

Embrace this trend and zip up

for a fresh and fashionable look.

Hair & Makeup Trends for Spring5

Spring 2010 is just around the corner and this is abold and bright season in fashion for both womenand children. The new fashion scene takes key

pieces from a variety of past decades and mixes andmatches them to create fun and fresh looks for spring.

Spring hair is all about having fun and taking risks. Purposefully tossed hair with a

few loose waves is best this season. Perfectly straight, flat-ironed hair is not so

perfect anymore. The perfection is the imperfection for spring ‘dos.

Subtle, sexy, peach, pink and mauve lips are fun and flattering. Look for shades that

are sheer and natural looking.

Shades of purple nail polish are destined to become a modern classic. The more

intense and bright, the better.

Bold eyeliner of all colors and eye shadows influenced by contrasts of rich and subtle

hues of gold, rose and boysenberry as well as golden moss and sienna create a

sun-cast look. Try swiping one shade over the entire eyelid and applying the other

just beneath the brow bone to highlight.

The overall makeup trend for spring are daringly bare shades that give the

“no makeup” makeup look.

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CHILDREN’S FASHION TRENDSVintage Frills Allow your little girl to go glam with a vintage dress. Frills

and flowers will be all the rage on the playground. Teach

your daughters to embrace their feminine side with ruffles,

rhinestones and petals.

A Touch Of The 80s80s kids were decked out in bold colors such as turquoise,

fuchsia and bright purple. We will all enjoy a flashback,

looking at kids’ clothing from spring 2010. Loud patterns

consisting of squares, triangles, lines and circles are back.

Walk down memory lane and deck out your toddler in these

colorful duds.

Accessorize With A HatBoth straw and plaid fedora hats, which have already made

their way into the adult fashion scene in 2009, will breach

into the kids’ section for 2010. These hats, available in many

colors and price ranges, are a fun addition to any outfit for

both boys and girls.

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Anthony Ambrose is a fun-loving 7-

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his big brother Craig, Jr. and enjoys being

in first grade at South Valley Elementary

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Anthony moves a little slower and has an

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Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that affects

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this disease have damage to the part of the

brain that controls muscle tone. Cerebral

Palsy usually occurs during pregnancy or in

infanthood.

Anthony’s mother, Sue, recalls that her

son was not officially diagnosed until the

age of two, though they suspected some-

thing was wrong by his first birthday.

“He was toe-walking on one side,” she

says. “He had been meeting every mile-

stone. He was cruising at nine months, just

like all the other children, and at 1 year [of

age,] he started walking more on his left toe

and not putting his heel down.”

After a half dozen doctor visits and

misdiagnoses, the Ambroses were told their

son had Cerebral Palsy. Children who are

born prematurely or who are very low birth

weight (less than 1,500 grams or about 3

1/3 pounds) are more likely to have prob-

lems that might lead to Cerebral Palsy, and

Anthony was born premature.

According to the CDC, about one in

278 children have Cerebral Palsy. The dis-

ease affects different people in different

ways, depending on which areas of the

brain have been damaged. Possible symp-

toms include muscle tightness or spasticity,

involuntary move-

ment, disturbance

in gait or mobility,

speech, hearing

and visual issues.

Sue realizes many people have

misconceptions about Cerebral Palsy.

“People envision a person in a wheel chair

who can’t walk or talk,” she explains. For

Anthony, it means he cannot keep up phys-

ically with his peers. That includes activi-

ties such as running, walking up steps and

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Sue is most concerned about her son’s

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Signs and Symptoms ofCerebral PalsySymptoms of cerebral palsy vary foreach child. Symptoms may changeover time and may be affected byother medical conditions. Your childmay experience the following: • Difficulty with fine motor tasks, such

as writing, buttoning shirts and usingscissors.

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Children with AD/HD experience

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whole class receives a reward. Students

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working together to achieve a goal.

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to a different student each week.

• Have a “zero-tolerance” teasing

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• Assign children specific leadership jobs

in the classroom that he or she is

responsible for.

• Have the teacher set up a reading pro-

gram which places students with chil-

dren in the lower grades whom they can

read aloud to.

My son is looking forward to getting his driver’s license. We

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At thirteen years old, bright, out-

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of her 100-pound frame. It was

tough being in eighth grade with all the

“drama,” Katie remembers. Diagnosed

with anorexia nervosa, an eating disor-

der that involves severely limiting the

amount of food a person allows them-

selves to eat, Katie needed therapy to

help her gain the weight back.

Sadly, two years later, she faced

anorexia for the second time after

breaking up with her boyfriend of two

and a half years. “I just kind of stopped

eating,” she explains. “I didn’t have any

appetite because I was so sad. But

then it got to the point

where being able to not

eat felt good, because

it felt like I had con-

trol over that part of

my life.”

Control is the

key to eating disor-

ders, according to

Lori Feldman-Winter,

MD, MPH, Division

Head of Adolescent

Medicine at Cooper University

Hospital. Eating disorders come from a

combination of psychological issues,

biological issues, such as a genetic pre-

disposition, and social issues. There is a

lot of pressure on kids today academi-

cally, socially and through the media.

More than ever, parents today are

extremely involved in the decisions

their children must make.

“Kids used to have a lot more free-

dom in the past and sometimes, with

this sort of authoritarian parenting

style, I think lack of freedom sends a

very loud message to kids, which

is that they’re not capable of making

their own decisions,” explains

Feldman-Winter. “Very often, kids will

try to find something they can be in

control of.”

Eating disorders have increased by

about 50 percent in the last ten years,

she points out. The most common eat-

ing disorder today is ED-NOS, eating

disorders not otherwise specified.

Young girls can become preoccupied

with eating and dieting as early as pre-

school, even though the behaviors may

not show up until later. “This is difficult

because, over time, the thought patterns

become ingrained,” says Feldman-

Winter. “We would like to identify

these thought patterns as early as possi-

ble because that’s going to lead to a

more likely, complete resolution of the

disorder.”

Predominantly, girls are affected,

with only 5-10 percent of boys having

eating issues. Typically, these girls have

a distorted body image. Doctors show a

patient various illustrations of different

body images, and ask the girl to circle

the one she believes mostly resembles

her own body. “Very often, there’s a big

disparity between the girl she circles

and where she actually falls in her own

BMI (body mass index) percentile,”

says Feldman-Winter.

The most important thing

parents can do is teach their

children healthy eating

and exercise habits.

With an obesity epi-

demic in our country,

there’s a lot of talk

about weight and

dieting.

“We’re trying to shift

that focus to proper

nutrition and physical activi-

ty,” Feldman-Winter explains.

“Proper nutrition starts from birth.

Everybody thinks really fat babies are

cute, but now we realize really fat

babies may be at risk for having prob-

lems with obesity.”

Parents and other adults must also

be careful about making comments that

may be harmful to a girl’s self-esteem.

A mother complaining about her own

appearance, or a coach pushing a

dancer to hold her stomach in, can help

trigger a girl’s distorted perception of

her own body image.

If you notice your child is restrict-

ing what she’s eating, there may be

cause for concern. As a child grows,

she must gain weight to maintain that

growth. Getting taller but not gaining

weight is also a red flag. Even com-

ments suggesting disgust with fatness

are often turned inward. If you have a

concern, consult your family doctor and

get help to get your child back on track

before serious, irreversible damage is

done.�

Terri Akman is a freelance writer and preschool teacher at M’Kor Shalom in Cherry Hill. She has three children and lives in Voorhees. Check out her blog atwww.preschoolteach.blogspot.com.

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the way society expects them to

behave? Do we put pressure on boys to

hide their feelings and be “tough?” If left

to their own devices, would boys be

equally inclined to play with dolls as cars?

Would girls be stronger and more self-

confident if we expected them to be more

“like boys?” What can parents do to help

raise boys to be emotionally healthy?

How can parents help girls achieve their

potential and not accept a subservient role

to males?

NATURE VS. NURTUREThe answers to gender role differentiation

are not cut and dry. While society does

place different norms of behavior on girls

than boys, there are also some inherent

differences in the genders and how they

each are “wired.”

It’s true that boys are naturally more

active as children than girls. Michael

Thompson, PhD., co-author of the book

Raising Cain, says, “Why are some young

boys more aggressive than girls? We don’t

know for sure. We think boys are predis-

posed to higher activity levels as a result

of androgens (male hormones) in utero.

However, it’s not, as many people believe,

a result of testosterone in the blood,

because before puberty, boys and girls

have the same level [of testosterone].

What we know is that boys in all cultures

around the world wrestle more, mock

fight more and are drawn to themes of

power and domination, but that’s not the

same as hurting someone, so it’s not nec-

essarily a cause for worry.”

Young girls are able to focus on a

quiet project longer than boys. Boys and

girls, each given the same set of Legos,

will play with them differently. Boys will

make the pieces into moving objects–cars,

for example. Girls will build characters

that play and interact.

While there are inherent differences

in the genders, there are also societal

norms and expectations subconsciously

enforced by many people. Boys are

expected to hide their vulnerable feelings

and “act like a big boy.” They are expect-

ed to be strong and tough and are frowned

upon if they are interested in nurturing

activities like playing with dolls. Girls are

expected to be pretty and sweet and are

frowned upon if they are interested in cars

or super heroes rather than dolls. Boys are

called “sissy,” and girls are called

“tomboy.”

EVERYONE HAS FEELINGSOne of the best things parents can do to

nurture emotional health in children of

both genders is to teach them to talk about

their feelings. Boys should not hide, disre-

gard or stifle their vulnerable feelings.

Girls have an easier time talking about

feelings because they are generally

accepted to be more emotional than boys.

The truth is there is not a gender differ-

ence in terms of emotional vulnerability.

Everyone has feelings, and it’s healthy to

talk about them and deal with them appro-

priately.

Boys who are encouraged to show

their nurturing and loving emotions will

grow up to be loving fathers and do well

in relationships with women. Girls who

are encouraged to be assertive and self-

confident will have a greater chance for

success in life.

SUPPORT BOYS’ ACTIVE INCLINATIONSBoys’ affinity for action-packed activities

can be supported and directed in appropri-

ate and positive ways by providing them

opportunities and space to be active. This

means letting them burn off steam on the

playground or on sports teams, and pro-

viding them with activities that encourage

movement and competition.

It’s important to offer both boys and

girls a wide range of toys, such as clay, art

materials and building toys, such as

blocks. Creative expression should be

nurtured in boys as well as girls. Teachers

who understand that boys need more

active opportunities to learn can structure

their lessons to be activity-based, rather

than expecting boys to sit quietly for

extended periods.

GIVE GIRLS CHANCES TO EXCELStereotypes of boys being better at math

and science have caused lower expecta-

tions of girls that have carried into

education and need to be flushed out.

Parents should want girls to do their best

and succeed in every subject, without

predetermined expectations that under-

mine their efforts. Girls should also have

opportunities to excel in sports and

physical activity.�

Originally published by Life123.com, A MindsparkCompany.

By Alice Langholt

Raising Boys

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VacationingBy Adrienne Richardson

It’s time to start thinking about where your family will vacationthis summer. We scanned the United States and nearby areasfor fun and educational locales...ok, some of them are just

plain fun!

in the USA

ArizonaArizona is filled with iconic scenery,such as awesome Monument Valley,where you can also learn about theNavajo. Lake Powell is stunning too. Gohouse boating on this million-acre lakein a flooded canyon. Do an easy raft ridedown the Colorado River in a red-rockcanyon or a whitewater raft adventurein the famous Grand Canyon, whichyou can also explore by a mule ride orhelicopter flight seeing. Take the GrandCanyon Railway from Williams,Arizona, where Route 66 still lives. VisitPetrified Forest National Park to seeone of the world’s largest and most col-orful concentrations of petrified woodand multi-hued badlands.

Amelia Island, FloridaStill relatively unknown, AmeliaIsland—in northern Florida near

Jacksonville—has lovely beaches, a his-toric fort complete with actors who playperiod characters, a quaint town withwonderful old buildings, deliciousseafood and two fine resorts: the AmeliaIsland Plantation and the Ritz-Carlton,both of which welcome kids.

Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicThe Petit Club and Mini Club have anentire building with separate rooms fordifferent age groups. Outside is a bigplayground, choo-choo and pool. Olderkids might do trapeze, or in-line skatingor rehearse for the mini-club show (withcostumes, lights and sound). Meanwhile,teens can try out The Ramp: with skate-board ramp on one surface, teen loungetucked underneath, and on top, a spaceto hang out, topped by a canopy wheremovies can be shown. Plenty of adultactivities too!

Six Flags Great Adventure, New JerseyFamily fun is what Six Flags is all about.

From the highest heights to the gentlest

adventures, they’ve got plenty of rides

your family can enjoy together. These

rides spin, fly and promise to take kids on

magical journeys that are perfect for their

height and age. While you are there, visit

the largest drive-thru safari outside of

Africa. This 350-acre wildlife preserve is

home to 1,200 animals. Their 4.5-mile

auto trail lets the animals walk right up to

your car for an up-close encounter. Don’t

miss the Dolphin Discovery Show

including Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins

and California Sea Lions.

Club Med Sandpiper, FloridaTwo hours from Miami or Orlando air-

ports is an all-inclusive in the US, with

terrific friendly ambiance. Baby Club

Med has outstanding kid programs.

Resort activities include waterskiing,

wakeboarding, trapeze, in-line skating

and golf. Guests can take excursions to

Disney World or Kennedy Space Center.

This resort is on the St. Lucie River, not

the beach.

Great Wolf Lodge Poconos, PennsylvaniaGreat Wolf Lodge has open, rustic-styled

resorts with lavish indoor water parks

in many locations. Signature features

include Northern Lights Arcade, Aveda

Concept Spa, Howl-O-Ween and “Snow-

land” (with indoor falling snow in the

Lodges’ lobbies), storytime, animated

show and more.

Monument Valley, Arizona

Six Flags Great Adventure, NJ

Tyler Place Family Resort, VermontOn Lake Champlain, this family resort

has 165 acres, cottages, a country inn

and kids’ programs for many different

age groups, including babies and tod-

dlers. “Family retreats” are a specialty

with many all-inclusive pricing options.

Williamsburg, VirginiaCombine educational fun at Colonial

Williamsburg with just-plain-fun at the

nearby Busch Gardens Europe theme

park and Water Country USA giant water

park. History comes to life in Colonial

Williamsburg: actors and volunteers por-

tray people from 230-odd years ago,

bringing to life the 1770’s just before the

American Revolution. Yorktown and

other historical areas can be easily visit-

ed on the same trip.

Wisconsin Dells, WisconsinWith a population of just 4,000, this is

the indoor water park capital of the

world. Over twenty resorts offer an

indoor water park to their guests and

some sell passes to outsiders too. There

is something for all ages: petting zoos,

spas, live entertainment and theatre and

museums.

Yellowstone National Park, WyomingEstablished in 1872, Yellowstone

National Park is America’s first national

park. Located in Wyoming, Montana and

Idaho, it’s home to a large variety of

wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves,

bison and elk. Visit “Old Faithful” and a

collection of the world’s most extraordi-

nary geysers and hot springs and the

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

“Family Adventures” are all-inclusive

escorted tours that include hiking, rafting

and horseback riding.

Half Moon Resort, JamaicaThis amazing luxury resort features an

18-hole Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed

championship golf course, full equestri-

an centre, 13 tennis courts, fitness centre,

superb cuisine, 54 swimming pools,

water sports and Dolphin Lagoon. It

recently added a new 5,000 sq. ft. club,

called Hype Zone, exclusively for teens

and young adults ages 13–20. It includes

game room, cyber lounge, disco, movie

theatre, and spa area and offers activities

such as foosball, pool, air hockey, video

games, mini-spa services and MORE!

Not to be excluded, Half Moon also has

Very Important Little Persons Services(VILPS) for children 3–12 years.�

Pearl Harbor, HawaiiThe Arizona was one of several mighty bat-tleships attacked, losing 1,177 crewmen,most of whom are still entombed inside.Daily sightseeing cruises of Pearl Harborand the Oahu coastline include whalewatching and fantastic views of DiamondHead and Waikiki. Ride a 90-foot catama-ran to a submarine; the submarine takesyou to see exotic fish, coral reef formationsand sea gardens.

Rocking Horse Ranch, New YorkOn 500 acres in the ShawangunkMountains just 90 minutes from New YorkCity, activities and meals are all-inclusive.Enjoy the indoor pool with geyser, horse-back riding, water skiing, fishing, archeryand boats. Nursery and day camp avail-able for kids.

Sandestin Gold and Beach Resort, FloridaThis giant 2,400-acre resort has a beachside on the Emerald Coast (Gulf ofMexico), as well as a bay side with manyactivities: kids’ sailing, kids’ tennis, kayak-ing, putting course, Jolee Island NaturePark with pirateship playground and aKidzone with programs for ages 4-6 and 7-12. Water sports include complimentarybody-surfing and Boogie boards. Kidsmight also enjoy the Junior Golf Academywith excellent instructors.

San Francisco, CaliforniaExplore the whole city riding cable cars.Make sure to hop off to ride a ferry atFisherman’s Wharf, enjoy great food atthe Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., walk themile at Alcatraz, shop in Chinatown andtrek over the Golden Gate Bridge.Children of all ages can learn at TheExploratorium and parents and older chil-dren will delight in the vast shopping cen-ters. Be sure to visit the six-story Old Navystore!

Half Moon Resort in Jamaica

San Francisco, California

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Iwill be celebrating a milestone birthday this month. I love

birthdays and birthday parties! And who does not love pres-

ents?!? But birthdays cost a lot of money and produce lots of

waste. Birthday and classroom holiday parties use disposable

everything! And that does not even include the party favors.

Here are some ideas for throwing a “green” bash.

� Wrap presents in recycled wrapping paper or on decorated recycled paper...or even wrap in a theme

beach/bathroom towel or pillowcase as part of the gift.

� Serve 100 percent juice in biodegradable or BPA-freereusable plastic cups. Label the cups with each child’s

name.

� Buy plates, napkins, utensils, etc. made of recycled materials that are biodegradable if you need to use

something disposable. Use washable cloth tablecloths.

� Purchase locally grown fruit/veggies to serve as a snackwith homemade organic dips. Compost the remains.

� Make homemade cupcakes, using local and/or organicproducts. Bake without cupcake liners.

� Skip the plastic party bags filled with useless junk. Make homemade PlayDoh or give coloring books made

from recycled paper and soy ink.

� Skip the balloons. Make pom-poms or confetti out of usedwrapping paper or tissue paper. Older children can help

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� Make your own piñata out of recycled brown bags andtissue paper. Fill with natural/organic treats such as raisins

and fruit leather.

� Look outside the box for gift giving. Coupons for themovies, miniature golf, cooking class or even adopting an

animal require no wrapping paper.

� Make your own party games. No need to purchase pre-made games.

Throwing a “green” birthday party requires a little extra time

and effort, but is so worth it. Older children can help with the

planning and preparation. You will have less mess/waste. Even

if you cannot incorporate all of these ideas into your next party,

just doing one or two will help save the environment. Happy

celebrating!�

Sheila Taney has two children and resides in Cherry Hill. She is passionateabout teaching her children and others how they can participate in saving the environment.

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Even if there is still some snow on the ground,

there is that special smell; not snow, not rain.

Well, maybe rain, but mostly just the sweet smell

of new leaves and early buds. It’s spring in New Jersey,

after all! The big thaw we think about all winter long helps us

hang on while we wipe runny noses (our own included), scrape

the ice off the windshield, and walk the kids to the bus

stop in freezing temperatures. It’s not flip-flop weather yet,

but the promise of a not-too-distant summer is in the air. It’s

invigorating!

My son was born on the Spring Equinox of 2004, my old-

est brother’s 55th birthday. When asked about my brother’s

birthday, my mom would always respond, “The first day of

spring” and I never understood why it was such a big deal to

her. Then my first son was born on the first day of spring (anoth-

er scary similarity between my mom’s and my motherhood

experiences) and I realized the big deal. Spring’s the universal

symbol for new life, so of course it would be momentous! I

mean, duh!

My viewpoint is so different now. Fall was always my

favorite season. I loved the clothes, the brisk air; Halloween

was my all-time favorite holiday. Now that I’m older and a

mom, spring to me is the best! I was married in the spring, I

became a first-time mom in the spring; so many new things

seem to happen in this season. I love watching the trees along

I-295 change from dormant brown to baby pea green to the

beautiful, lush deep green that New Jersey trees are famous for.

By now, you may be waning a bit on your New Year’s res-

olutions. I know I am! The passion felt at the time is fading,

right? I mean, that was ages ago! Well, freshen them up, make

them New Season resolutions and start all over again! Polish off

your determination and your resolve and revisit the promises

you made to yourself oh-so-long ago (it really was only three

months ago…it just feels a lot longer!). The trees on 295 are not

the only things that get to start over…you have just as much

right as they do, right? RIGHT!

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and still going strong in April, but by May…well, the waning

will begin again. The resolutions I made in January that fizzled

and renewed again in March may fizzle too, but if I look at each

season’s start as a chance to renew my resolutions, then, maybe

I’ll come out ahead by next year!�

Eileen Cassidy Bishop is a National Sales Rep turned stay-at-home mom fromFlorence, NJ who, along with her husband Gene, is raising their two children,Leo and Catherine and doing whatever she can to keep her name from comingup at her children's therapy sessions twenty years from now!

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Camp provides children an opportunity to learn in an

experiential classroom — a powerful learning environment

that is a critical part of educating the whole child. In fact,

camp is comprised almost entirely of “teachable moments”

— moments when children are actively engaged and using

creativity and cognitive skills. Because of the “hands on”

nature of camp, often those children who may struggle in tra-

ditional educational settings excel.

At camp, children gain an appreciation of the environ-

ment and a better understanding of the world around them.

They grow by learning to take healthy risks, developing

authentic relationships with peers and mentors and learning

that “I can” is much more powerful than “I can’t.”

The American Camp Association® (ACA) family

resource site, www.CampParents.org, offers families infor-

mation and guidance as they search for the perfect camp

experience. ACA's “Find a Camp” search allows families to

look for a camp based on region, activity, cultural focus,

budget, session length and much more!

Beyond Tents and Campfires–

Camp Teaches Life Skills


PARENTSWhat are

your kids doing this summer?

Send them to college!

New experiences. New skills.New friendships.

For information please contact Cindi Gant at 856-691-8600 ext. 345

Summer Academy for Kids at Cumberland County College3322 College DriveVineland, NJ 08362-1500

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Monday through FridayJune 28 through August 279 AM-noon and 1 PM-4 PM

• Programs for children ages 5-16• Before and After Care available• Professional instructors• Many enrollment options available

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LIBERTY LAKE DAY CAMPConveniently located off Routes 295, 206, and 130,Liberty Lake Camp is a high quality, elective-based program for ages 4-14. Tuition includes transportation,lunch, and the most dynamic program in camping! (609) 499-7820, www.libertylakedaycamp.com.

PERKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS! Day Camp forchildren ages 5-11. Visual & Performance Arts Classesbased on the theme of Heroes, Myths, and Legends! VotedBest Summer Camp in SJ Magazine’s Reader Poll, 2009!Extended camp day available through partnership withthe YMCA. Call (856) 235-6488 or visit www.perkinscenter.org.

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has exciting field trips, swimmingtrips, special guests, games & activi-ties this summer. June 21-Sept 3; Ages3 1/2-8th Grade; 7a-6p. Lunchincluded. $45/day (Siblings $39/day).Mt. Laurel, Cherry Hill and Deptford. www.sjsummercamps.com or (856) 273-2828.

SEND YOUR CHILD TO COLLEGE THIS SUMMER!Cumberland County College offers a 9-week summer camp for kids ages 5-16 yrs. Featuring: Theatre, Cooking,Robotics and much more! June 28 toAugust 27. Call (856) 691-8600 ext.345 or visit www.cccnj.edu/safk.

UNIVERSAL SOCCER ACADEMYOne of the best Soccer Academies inthe United States, known for theirwork with Olympic Level students.Let our professional staff provideyour child with a unique soccer experience. Taking Summer Camp applications now. Visitwww.UniversalSoccerAcademy.com.

GREAT TIMES DAY CAMP Two in-ground pools, a 25 acre lake, tennis and swim lessons, arts & crafts, full sports program. Over 10,000 sq.ft. of air-conditioned space. All StateCertified teachers as counselors. Hotlunch, transportation and weekly trips are included - no extra charge.www.greattimesdaycamp.com.

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In recent months, two prominent South

Jersey newspapers reported this year’s

standardized testing results based on

the criteria set by the federally mandated

No Child Left Behind Law (com-

monly viewed by many edu-

cators as their worst

nightmare).

Approximately

135 schools in

south central New

Jersey were

noted as having

failed to meet

the testing stan-

dards at some

levels of their

educational sys-

tem. Standardized

testing has tradition-

ally been regarded as

the hallmark for proving,

albeit not scientifically, that

children were learning.

In reporters’ interviews with school

administrators in some of these districts,

excuses ranged from the test being too

hard to finger pointing that scores of chil-

dren with learning difficulties pulled the

district’s scores down.

This is not meant to indict the well-

educated, committed teachers who do their

best but feel their hands are tied by the

pressure to “teach to the test.” There are

many teachers who have sacrificed their

professional integrity out of fear of back-

lash and for the sake of maintaining their

employment. As a former public school

employee, I know from whence I speak.

Despite high property taxes, state and

federal funding, fancy academic curricu-

lum (which reportedly boggles the minds

of teachers and parents alike) and special-

ized in-school tutoring programs, many of

our children still struggle to “make the

grade.”

In the 1960s, the research of Drs.

Mary and Robert Meeker proved that intel-

ligence is not fixed; that learning disabili-

ties are undeveloped learning abilities and

that children’s learning abilities can be

developed at any age! This is not to be

construed as a quick fix, for there is none.

This research, called Structure of

Intellect (SOI), is based on

the research of Dr. JP

Guilford who, in the

1950s, mapped out

all the intelle-

ctual abilities

of the brain.

His research

smacks in the

face of the cur-

rent day I.Q.

tests, which are

flawed in their

ability to diag-

nose learning dis-

abilities.

The Structure OfIntellect System created by

the Meekers, and introduced to

public schools in America through former

U.S. Senator Brock, is a research based,

scientifically proven child centered app-

roach to learning. It’s integrated into the

curriculum of hundreds of schools and

learning centers throughout the United

States. What are the results? Standardized

test scores of schools and thousands of

children have gone up. Schools have seen

reduced learning problems and fewer

referrals for specialized testing and pro-

grams. Many children no longer need

accommodations or silently struggle to

learn. Children function at their potential

and become independent learners (a skill,

not a behavior). Most importantly, their

self-esteem, confidence and family life

improve!

When we know better, we do better.

Every year, conferences presenting the

most current research on how to integrate

the science of learning into the school cur-

riculum are available to parents, teachers

and school personnel, including adminis-

trators. Experts include devoted psycholo-

gists, neurologists and professors from

Harvard, Yale and UCLA. There are noexcuses, just failure to seek real answers.

Until our educational systems under-

stand the real problems and employ realanswers, more time, money and resources

will be wasted. It’s not about the schools

or the teachers or the curriculum. It’s the

learning process that is the problem. To

quote Dr. Mary Meeker, “Teaching the

ability to learn should be considered equal-

ly as important a goal as is mastery of

prescribed content.”

Yes, there are answers and No ChildLeft Behind may become a thing of the

past, but not until our educational systems

embrace the current science of learning.

This requires an open mind, thinking out-

side the box, passion and some humility

that we do not “know it all.” Parents can

be part of bringing this change to their

schools. First, seek out the numerous

licensed SOI learning specialists who will

bring this research to your schools and cre-

ate a state of the art program that will make

the difference for your child!

Second, go to your board meetings.

Third, do your research. Fourth, demand

accountability, not excuses. Ask the school

board to start telling you what they will dodifferently that will result in real success

for the children in New Jersey. Parents,

you have the power.�

Mary Pat Correro is the founder of The Center ForLearning Enhancement,LLC. The Center resolves learn-ing disabilities through a comprehensive, developmentalapproach based on the most current research on thebrain and learning. For more info call (856) 234-7337or visit www.CLEnhancement.com.

Beyond No Child Left Behind...Answers or Excuses?

By Mary Pat Correro, Ed.M.

learning 2 learn

“When we know better, we do better”


Ialways run late when I

have to be somewhere

early in the morning.

I find it hard to get out of

bed when it’s still dark out-

side. It’s not morning yet –

I don’t see the sun.

So, too, every June,

I begin to wonder about my

summer garden, but, alas!

By June, it’s too late. I have

overslept the season, since

summer gardens should be

on the list of things to pre-

pare in the month of March.

Well, I was never one to

fuss much outside in the dirt. I am more the arts and crafts type –

indoor beauty. That’s what I need: some sort of a gardening primer

that shows me how to bring the glory of the garden, blooming year

round, indoors.

Enter Tina Davis, with the third in her enchanting series of

“how-to” books for children, titled, Sow and Grow. In this func-

tional, spiral-spine hardcover, Ms. Davis takes parent and child

through twelve months of horticultural

delights, illustrated with carefully chosen vin-

tage illustrations from our vast history of chil-

dren’s book drawings.

Just poring through the stunning artwork

and charming layout of the text and drawings

is like a walk in the prettiest English garden.

Step by step, the book seeks to build within

the child a sense of art appreciation for the

wonder of growing things. Marrying together

the best of an elementary science book with an

arts and crafts how-to, Davis begins with the

simple seed and defines, in kid-friendly lan-

guage, the biology of how things grow, the

parts of a plant, and the various tools neces-

sary for successful gardening – not outdoors –

but, indoors!

Once we have a basic understanding of

our subject, the book includes twelve garden-

ing projects for an indoor horticultural experi-

ence. For instance, in March, instructions to

force branches to bloom indoors include an

ingredient list of supplies necessary, sugges-

tions of select branches, such as forsythia,

apples, plum, and quince, and how to find them, plus all you need

to know to make your branches bloom before their time, right on

your dining room table. There is even a recipe for floral preserva-

tive that comes in handy keeping cut flowers blooming bright for

longtime enjoyment.

Follow-up Activity: This book IS the activity! Establish year

round gardening traditions with your children – activities to look

forward to each month, making memories and enjoying the mira-

cle of beauty and growing things as a family.�

Kathryn Ross is a professional storyteller celebrating the love of learning and literacy with children of all ages. She hosts Tale Spin Stories every Tuesday forpreschoolers at the Cumberland Mall in Vineland. To learn more about Miss Kathyprograms from Pageant Wagon Productions, visit www.pwpstorytellers.com.

By Kathryn Ross, a.k.a. “Miss Kathy”

Tale Spin StoriesRead-to-Me Book Reviews

��THEME: Wake Up, Spring!!

BOOK: Sow and GrowAUTHOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Tina Davis

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For a complete list of events, log ontowww.southjerseymom.comMarch Calendar

things 2 do

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 COUNTYBaseball Registration forImpaired ChildrenThe South Jersey Field of Dreamsis registering players for 2010 season. The South Jersey Field ofDreams is a specially constructedbaseball facility designed to meetthe needs of physically or cogni-tively impaired children. JonathonPitney Recreational Park,Absecon. Participation is free. CallHeidi Hackett at (609) 272-0431 orvisit www.sjfieldofdreams.com.

Atlantic City Antiques andCollectibles Show March 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.March 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Billed as the largest indoor art,antique and collectibles show inthe world, exhibitors from morethan 40 states plus Canada, GreatBritain, Europe and the Orientgather at the Atlantic CityConvention Center. $10 & $15.(800) 526-2724.

BURLINGTON COUNTYFirst Biannual Fashion ShowMarch 23 at 6 p.m.Resurrection Catholic School ofthe Catholic Community of ChristOur Light is hosting its first biannual Fashion Show. Be entertained by talented models as they sing, dance and strut thelatest fashion down the catwalk.Attendees can bid on fantasticprizes like a new ellipticalmachine and a voucher for a 2week summer camp. All proceedsbenefit students of the school.$50, must be purchased by March12. Call Julianne Schnell at (856)755-1187.

Kitchen Kapers CulinaryAcademy: Breakfast for DinnerMarch 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.As you spring forward, remembersome great comfort foods you caneat any time of the day or night.Wonderful Maple-Bacon Waffles,Eggs In A Hole and FreshSqueezed Orange Juice. 1341Nixon Dr, Moorestown. Ages 6-12.

$35. (856) 778-7705 orwww.kitchenkapers.com.

South Jersey Mothers ofMultiples Clothing SaleMarch 21 from 12 to 3 p.m.New and Gently used clothing,outdoor equipment, strollers,pack-n-plays, cribs, bedding, bath items, book, games, toys &more. Open to the public - free admission. Bake Sale also on site. Evesham RecreationalComplex (aka The Blue Barn),1004 Tuckerton Rd, Marlton.www.sjmoms.com for more info.

CAMDEN COUNTYEaster Family FunMarch 28 from 12:20 to 2:20pMOPS of Holy Eucharist PresentsEaster Family Fun! Egg hunt, moonbounce, face painting, crafts, foodand more. Holy Eucharist CatholicChurch. 344 Kresson Rd, CherryHill. $6/person or $5 in advance.(855) 429-1330.

A Family ExtravaganzaMarch 13 from 7:15 to 10:30pMarch 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.Two holiday-themed events featuring dozens of workshops,hands-on activities, concerts and more. Katz Jewish Community Center, Kresson andSpringdale Roads, Cherry Hill. $15 before March 13. PeninaHoffnung at (856) 673-2508 [email protected] orwww.djesnj.org.

Discovery Winter OlympicsMarch 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Celebrate the ultimate interna-tional event with some family-friendly, fun-filled activitiesthroughout the Garden StateDiscovery Museum. Sack races,ring tosses, diaper derbies, hockey shoot-outs and more. Plus, kids get to make their ownOlympic torches. The GardenState Discovery Museum, 2040Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill. $9.95. (856) 424-1233 or www.discoverymuseum.com.

CAPE MAY COUNTYUnder the Cherry TreeMarch 29 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.Create beautiful cherry blossomtrees after reading a story fromJapan. Children are invited to theWinter/Spring 2010 Art at theLibrary Program at the WoodbinePublic Library. 800 Monroe St,Woodbine. (609) 861-2501 orwww.cmclibrary.org.

CUMBERLAND COUNTYJerry Blavat Dance PartyMarch 20 from 7 p.m. to 12a.m. Dancing, dinner buffet, cash barand silent auction. $35. Located atNJ Motorsport Park, Officers’ ClubBallroom, 8000 Dividing CreekRd., Millville. 1-800-887-4957 or [email protected] or [email protected].

United States Air ForceLiberty Big BandMarch 5 from 7 to 9 p.m.An unforgettable evening ofmusical entertainment. Expectan exciting program rangingfrom the traditions of GlennMiller, Count Basie and DukeEllington, to the contemporaryjazz-pop sounds of today.Lakeside Middle SchoolPerforming Art Center, 2 N.Sharp St, Millville. FREE. 1-800-887-4957.Jazz Under the StarsMarch 20 from 6 to 10 p.m.The Barn Studio of Art’s gala andsilent arts auction at CumberlandCounty College. $75/person,includes appetizers and dinner(cash bar). Tickets: (856) 825-2626 or www.BarnStudio.org.

GLOUCESTER COUNTYPowerful You! Women'sNetwork presents Making PeaceWith Your Money by Linda LaneMarch 11 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.Learn to approach finances in ameaningful way and build your financial confidence. Practical steps guide you toward more bal-

anced approach with current and future goals. Powerful You! open to all womenwith interest in networking & connecting with other women ona business/professional level.Adelphia's, 1750 Clements BridgeRd, Deptford. $25/members & new attendees; $35 non-members. Contact ShaunStephenson @ (609) 560-8370 or [email protected] orwww.powerfulyou.com for more info.

Delaware County Kennel ClubMarch 5 from 7 a.m to 7 p.m.AKC agility trial. GloucesterCounty Dream Park, 400 Rte 130South, Logan Twp. Free admission!Bill Barcus (856) 423-3679, [email protected] orwww.fasttimesagility.com.

SALEM COUNTYJungle Puppet WorkshopMarch 27 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.Using your favorite jungle inhabitant as inspiration, trans-form felt and appliqué into a funpuppet! A roaring good time forall! Ages 6 & up. Appel Farm Artsand Music Center, 457 Shirley Rd.,Elmer. www.appelfarm.org.

WHATCHAGONNADO Diner TourMarch 19 – 21Kindred Souls and the NJFederation of Food Banks areworking together to raise moneyfor the NJ Food Banks. KindredSouls will perform a 20 minuteacoustic set at a diner in each ofNew Jersey’s 21 counties in a 72hour period with the goal of raising at least $250/diner. Dinersparticipating in South Jersey areDino’s Seaville Diner in Cape MayCounty, Elmer Diner in SalemCounty, Five Points Diner inGloucester County, Philly Diner inCamden County, Mastori‘s Dinerin Burlington County. For full list of diners participating and performance times go towww.plcommunications.com/site/dinertour.htm.


CATERINGSWEET SISTERS CATERINGCustom catering in your home. Babyand bridal showers, birthday parties,graduations, religious celebrations.Hand decorated cookies, special occasion cakes and personalized partyfavors. Vegan and Allergen Free menusavailable. Email for your custom menu, [email protected]. See our work at

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CLASSESSAVE MONEY BY LEARNING TO SEW! Sewing is always a valuable skill, especially inthe current economy. Hand sewing (age 5+), andmachine sewing (age 8-adult and mother-daughter), small day and evening classes;machines available. Contact Lori at (856) 358-8553 or [email protected] for further details. Trained sewing educator.

TUMBLIN’ TOTS – REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING CLASSES!Classes include movement, music, sports activities, games, listening and cooperation. For children 18 months-5 years. Visit www.tumblintots.net for class locations.Questions, contact Jenn @ (856) 912-3079.Reasonable rates to fit in your budget.

FOR THE HOMEBRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME FOR SPRING!Let Lori’s Stitching Studio help you prepare yourhome for spring after a dull winter, with new window treatments, bedding, slipcovers and light upholstery. For in-home consultationand fabric selection, contact Lori at (856) 358-8553, [email protected] orwww.LorisStitchingStudio.com. Also offeringclothing alterations.

CAN'T GET THE TOYS, LAUNDRY AND OTHERKID STUFF UNDER CONTROL?If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the "stuff"consuming your house, let BB’s Clutter Solutionsreduce your stress, create order and help youfind a place for everything...for good. Contact Barbara Berman at (856) 912-0077 or www.bb-clutter-solutions.com and get yourhouse back today!

FITNESSOVERWEIGHT? TIRED? OUT OF SHAPE? With BREAKTHRU’s unique training approachlose weight, feel better and look better in lesstime. One-on-one, semi-private and group training available. BREAKTHRU is a completewellness and fitness center, voted best inBurlington County two years in a row! (856) 396-2250, MYBREAKTHRUMOMENT.COM.

GIFT IDEASGREAT PERSONALIZED GIFTS FOR ALL AGES At JUST FOR LITTLE PEOPLE (and others, too!) wespecialize in new baby gifts both hand-paintedor embroidered. Beautifully wrapped and avail-able for pick-up at our new Gibbsboro location,or we can ship it for you. Call (856) 627-8901 orcheck out www.justforlittlepeople.com.

PARTIES—ADULTNOOKIE PARTIESHost a Nookie Party & earn FREE romance products! Cash-n-carry available! Free 2- nightvacation for party hostesses! Book your partytoday! (856) 397-2234 or www.NookieParties.com. Check out our New Boutique on Wheels.We bring the store to you!

COME H.O.M.E. TO TUPPERWARE!Get Healthier, Organized, Make & Save Money,while saving our Environment! Save Time, Spaceand Waste! In home Parties, Catalog Sales or joinour winning team! No experience necessary, FUN Guaranteed! Ed Maher at (856) 616-1515,http://my.tupperware.com/ed or [email protected].

PARTIES— CHILDRENCELEBRATE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH CARVELOrder your party cakes today. Custom flavors anddesigns. Gluten & egg free available. Made freshdaily. Open year round. Mention this ad andreceive a 15% discount for March. Have your nextParty at Carvel! (856) 478-4599.

PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONALTHERAPY NEED HELP GUIDING YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENTAL JOURNEY? At The Schlinic, happy childhoods are our spe-cialty. Kids come for awesome motor equipment,fun sensory experiences and developmental play.Parents come for answers, professionals who lis-ten, assessments and research-supported inter-vention. Learn more at www.schlinic.com or callDr. Jodi at (856) 692-9292.

TRAVEL TRAVEL AGENCY SPECIALIZING IN DISNEY DESTINATIONSMeet ‘N Mickey Travel offers vacation packages atWalt Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures byDisney and Disney Cruise Line. Also offering complimentary planning services including dining reservations & recommended itineraries. Visit www.meetnmickeytravel.com or call Tara,(856) 547-3565, for no obligation quote today!

WILLS/ESTATE PLANNINGWHO WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN?Appointing Guardians for your minor children is one of the most important aspects ofEstate Planning. Complimentary initial consulta-tion. Mention this ad and receive 15% discount for March. Contact James F Fahy, Esq., LLC to learn more. Call (856) 287-3107 or [email protected].

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• Free hot lunch & snacks• All trained, state licensed teachers on staff• Daily swim lessons in our 2 inground pools• 25 acre lake for boating & fishing• Horsemanship included• Basketball, Baseball, Street Hockey, Tennis, Soccer,

Volleyball, Kickball, Newcomb, Archery & More• Treehouse with nature instruction• Ropes course with zip line & climbing wall• Arts and crafts, nature, music, talent shows and cooking• Weekly trips included: baseball games, bowling,

roller skating, blueberry farm• Door-to-door transportation

Campground LocationWaterford-Blue Anchor Road (App. 4 miles from Berlin Circle)

Waterford • www.greattimesdaycamp.com

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