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THE PARENT PAPER

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THE PARENT PAPER
Taking the keys from grandparents.

The Pet Place

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Pet Place
THE PET PLACE.

Bulletin Board

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bulletin Board
BULLETIN BOARD.

WHEN DOG AND BABY DON'T MIX

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

What has happened, Silvani says, is that the dog’s immediate social group was once stable and now there is an intruder. Typically, she explains, dogs who have difficulty adjusting to babies have not been properly socialized with children and are now forced to live with them.

FAMILY TIES

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

FAMILY TIES
Jane Dalton and her family made the decision to adopt from Korea, they gathered information the old-fashioned way, by reaching out to families who had been through the process. “I would approach parents of adopted children in our town and tell them we were thinking of adopting and find out what agencies they used and what their experiences were like.

FALL CHORES

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

FALL CHORES
Choose the right ladder for the job. A step stool or utility ladder is good for working at low or medium heights, for jobs such as washing windows. Extension ladders are appropriate for outdoors to reach high places, for when you need to clean gutters or inspect the roof.

HOLIDAY TRAVEL

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HOLIDAY TRAVEL
For air travel, choose your seat carefully. Some airlines offer infant bassinets for long flights, but they must be reserved when you book the ticket. Keep in mind that bassinets are only available in the bulkhead rows that do not have under-seat storage.

Bulletin Board

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bulletin Board
BULLETIN BOARD.

FAMILY TIES

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

FAMILY TIES
The importance of “doing your homework” cannot be emphasized enough when it comes to choosing what country you want to adopt from, as well as what agency to use. With all of the agencies out there, big and small, and the Internet, which is chock full of information, good and bad, these vital decisions can be daunting.

TEACHER CONFERENCES - 10 TIPS FOR PARENTS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TEACHER CONFERENCES - 10 TIPS FOR PARENTS
“A good attitude and a spirit of cooperation are the keys to successful parent-teacher conferences,” says Donna Henderson, professor of counseling at Wake Forest University. “Go in expecting success,” says Henderson, who has 12 years experience as a teacher and school counselor.

Cover Story

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Cover Story
COVER STORY.

FIRST KEEPSAKE

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

FIRST KEEPSAKE
The birth of a baby is an exciting event, one that parents remember for the rest of their lives. To help commemorate this special day, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, is giving new moms who deliver at the hospital a special keepsake gift with mementos from the baby’s birthday.

FAMILY TIES

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

FAMILY TIES
“With our agency, the wait for a healthy child in a country like China is approaching four years. For children with minor and/or correctable medical conditions, the wait can vary depending on the condition, but it probably would not be more than a year and a half,” says Murielle Elfman of Holt International.

Cover Story

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Cover Story
COVER STORY.

Education

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Education
EDUCATION.

HELP FOR UNDERACHIEVERS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HELP FOR UNDERACHIEVERS
faced with a child who isn’t doing well, your first thought might be that he doesn’t understand the material, or that there is a personality conflict between him and the teacher.

Education

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Education
EDUCATION.

Bulletin Board

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bulletin Board
BULLETIN BOARD.

HELP FOR UNDERACHIEVERS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HELP FOR UNDERACHIEVERS
They will want to talk to you then and this makes them realize they can get past the tension they feel by actually doing that.” He adds that using phrases like, “you seem,” “you appear,” “that’s interesting that you choose to” and “I wonder why,” are good conversation starters.

The Special Parent

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Special Parent
THE SPECIAL PARENT.

GUATEMALAN WORRY DOLLS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

GUATEMALAN WORRY DOLLS
Guatemalans are known for their magnificent, colorful weavings, which are collected all over the world. Guatemalan women weave traditional clothing and goods, both for their families to use and as products to sell. Instead of throwing away scraps of material, they sometimes use them to create small dolls, called “worry dolls,” for children.

LEARNING TO READ WITH YOUR SENSES

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

LEARNING TO READ WITH YOUR SENSES
“He was a smart kid who was having trouble reading,” she recalls, “and he wasn’t getting the help he needed at school.

IMPORTANCE OF REVIEW

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Since the approach builds on cumulative knowledge, review is a key component and the material is handled according to the child’s pace. “The major task is to be sure the child gets enough practice so that it is really mastered,” notes Farrell.

Contents/November 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Contents/November 2009
Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.

Contents/November 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Contents/November 2009
CONTENTS/NOVEMBER 2009.

The Special Parent

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Special Parent
THE SPECIAL PARENT.

BEGINNING READERS START SAYING SINGLE SOUNDS, WHILE THEY ARE SHOWN HOW THE LETTER LOOKS.

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BEGINNING READERS START SAYING SINGLE SOUNDS, WHILE THEY ARE SHOWN HOW THE LETTER LOOKS.
“Beginning readers start saying single sounds, while they are shown how the letter looks..

THE PARENT PAPER

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THE PARENT PAPER
©2009 by North Jersey Media Group Inc. All rights reserved. Published monthly. No portion of The Parent Paper may be reproduced without permission. Subscription rates: First Class delivery rate is $25 for one year.

Musings From The Editor

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Musings From The Editor
MUSINGS FROM THE EDITOR.

Healthline

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Healthline
HEALTHLINE.

TAKING THE KEYS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TAKING THE KEYS
with my parents this past summer “drove” home a new worry. My dad had been ill and the kids were bouncing off the walls of his rehab center. Mom was pretty spent, too, so I thought it was a stroke of genius when she suggested she drive my children to the local mall to go shopping, while my husband and I stayed behind with my father.

BIG BLESSINGS AND EVERYDAY THANKS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BIG BLESSINGS AND EVERYDAY THANKS
If this was last year and she was still living at home and going to high school, we probably would have offered the same advice: Take Tylenol and try to sleep. The health office was closed (just as our own doctor’s office was); and we were pretty sure the symptoms didn’t warrant a trip to the emergency room.

Dad's Eye View

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dad's Eye View
DAD’S EYE VIEW.

PERFECT CRIMES, IMPERFECT CHILDREN

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It was not a case for Sherlock Holmes. The physical evidence made one of those telltale little still-lifes that appear in the wake of active kids. It consisted of scissors and a handful of 4-year-old Sally’s fluffy blonde hair on the floor behind our bedroom door.

Bulletin Board

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bulletin Board
news, notes and new stuff.

KITCHEN KIDS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

KITCHEN KIDS
2 1 /2 cups all-purpose flour 1 /2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 /2 teaspoon baking soda 3 /4 cup (1 1 /2 sticks) butter, softened 2 /3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 3 /4 cups (7 ounces) Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated Jellies of your choice: apple, grape, strawberry, currant, etc.

Dad's Eye View

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dad's Eye View
DAD’S EYE VIEW.

Planning Ahead

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Planning Ahead
PLANNING AHEAD.

PERFECT CRIMES, IMPERFECT CHILDREN

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

PERFECT CRIMES, IMPERFECT CHILDREN
When I was 7, Mom was commandant of my Cub Scout den, which meant that for a short time our rec room was the warehouse for 10 boxes of Easter candy. The Scouts would be dropping by to get the candy for delivery to the people who’d ordered it. Alone in the rec room and feeling curious, I opened one of the boxes.

TAKING THE KEYS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TAKING THE KEYS
Olender reminds us to use a positive overall tone, to avoid being critical and to include the older person in the decision making as much as possible. “Don’t say, ‘mom can’t do this,’” he notes.

Healthline

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Healthline
HEALTHLINE.

Healthline

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Healthline
HEALTHLINE.

BOUNTIFUL AUTUMN

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BOUNTIFUL AUTUMN
The holiday season is fast approaching. But don’t let fall get away without taking advantage of some of the region’s plentiful seasonal family activities. Take a family night hike under the autumn moon. Shop for that special gift at a fall craft bazaar. Learn about the origins of Thanksgiving while making holiday crafts.

TAKING THE KEYS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TAKING THE KEYS
Alternatively, people who drive poorly because of something like a stroke, which can be overcome in time, may be told not to drive initially, but after physical therapy and time, might be able to regain their driving privileges and should be retested after a few months.

Q&A

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Q&A
QA.

Planning Ahead

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Planning Ahead
Melody Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. for all ages. Also the Afternoon Science Film Activity features Amphibians Nov. 18 and Reptiles Dec. 16. For ages 5 and up. Registration is required. Engle St., Englewood. Registration required for some programs. 201-568-2215, ext. 241.

NINE HEALTHY MONTHS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NINE HEALTHY MONTHS
Making an appointment with her Ob/Gyn to discuss any problems she may have had in the past that may complicate a pregnancy. A blood test should also be done to rule out anemia and a urine test should be done to make sure her urine is free of any bacteria.

Planning Ahead

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Planning Ahead
PLANNING AHEAD.

Q&A

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Q&A
QA.

NINE HEALTHY MONTHS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NINE HEALTHY MONTHS
The side effects from the H1N1 vaccine are similar to those from the seasonal flu vaccine. Side effects that you may experience should be mild and include soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site. Certain people may experience muscle aches, headache, low grade fever and nausea.

The Pet Place

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Pet Place
THE PET PLACE.

Gift Guide — In This Issue: Toys, Games, Dvds & Story Cds

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Gift Guide — In This Issue: Toys, Games, Dvds & Story Cds
GIFT GUIDE — In this issue: Toys, Games, DVDs Story CDs.

TOYS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TOYS
shopping guide, all winners from the 2009 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) competition.With 19 years of experience selecting the top children’s products, NAPPA’s team of expert judges – with help from parent and child testers – presents you with their top picks, setting the gold standard in children’s learning and entertainment.

TOYS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TOYS
Digital Blue SNAP Video Camera,.

Planning Ahead

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

mail, fax, or e-mail information about the event, including date, time, location, and contact number. Information must reach us by the 10th of the previous month. Listings are at the discretion of the calendar editor..

WHEN DOG AND BABY DON'T MIX

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

WHEN DOG AND BABY DON'T MIX
there was Bill and Nicole DiMasi and their dog, Finn, a Labrador-collie mix. Then, almost three years later, along came triplets Julia, Griffin and Braddock and life changed dramatically.

Gift Guide

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Gift Guide
GIFT GUIDE.

Day Trip

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Day Trip
DAY TRIP.

STORYTELLING & SPOKEN-WORD

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

STORYTELLING & SPOKEN-WORD
Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales,.

Day Trip

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Day Trip
The lower level of the park is just a few minute downhill walk and offers a nice view of the Great Falls Power Plant. Built between 1913 and 1914, this is one of the earliest hydroelectric plants in the country. When it first opened in 1914, its primary purpose was to supply electricity to Paterson’s mills.

Day Trip

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Day Trip
DAY TRIP.

Day Trip

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Day Trip
DAY TRIP.

Day Trip

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Day Trip
building that regulated the amount of water from the Passaic River that went into what’s known as the raceway. The raceway, a three-tiered system created in 1792, allowed water to be transported to each of the Paterson mills that housed waterwheels and turbines.

Gift Guide

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Gift Guide
GIFT GUIDE.

BOARD GAMES

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BOARD GAMES
This hilarious game is played like the classic party game of “telephone,” in which misinterpretation down the line elicits laughs. Player 1 might draw a word card that says “kickball,” and sketch a man kicking a ball. Player 2 looks at the drawing, writes “soccer ball” and shows his word card to the next person.

Gift Guide

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Gift Guide
GIFT GUIDE.

Crafts

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Crafts
CRAFTS.

GIVING THANKS WITH A HARVEST COLLAGE

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

GIVING THANKS WITH A HARVEST COLLAGE
Thanksgiving draws near, we are thankful for many blessings in our lives, including the bounty of the harvest that graces our holiday tables. A harvest collage is yet another way to celebrate this significant time of year. All ages can enjoy this project, from preschoolers on up.

In The City

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In The City
COMPILED BY PATRICK TUOHEY.

Dvds

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dvds
FOR PRESCHOOLERS UP — SERIES Scholastic Treasury of 25 Storybook Classics: Dinosaurs, Trucks, Monsters and More,.

On The Bookshelf

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On The Bookshelf
ON THE BOOKSHELF.

THE NAPPA JUDGES

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NEXT MONTH: Books, Music, Software, Web Sites Video Games.

In The City

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In The City
There is always something fun or out-ofthe-ordinary to do with your family in each of New York City’s five boroughs. Here is a sampling of activities you’ll find this month throughout the city..

In The City

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In The City
IN THE CITY.

ON THE DAY WE MET: ADOPTION STORIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ON THE DAY WE MET: ADOPTION STORIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Choco approaches one animal after another only to be turned away. The giraffe clearly has no wings, so she can’t be Choco’s mother; the penguin has “no round cheeks.” Just when Choco is about to give up, he is taken in by Mrs. Bear, who knows that a mommy just needs to love her child, not look like him.

On The Bookshelf

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On The Bookshelf
ON THE BOOKSHELF.

Calendar Contents

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Calendar Contents
CALENDAR CONTENTS.

Calendar Contents

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Calendar Contents
So many things to do in November whether you’re going out or staying in.

ON THE DAY WE MET: ADOPTION STORIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It is clear from the book that there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to adoption, but this book offers reassurance that whatever your child is feeling, they are not alone!.

Movie Choices For Kids

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Movie Choices For Kids
MOVIE CHOICES FOR KIDS.

Planning Ahead

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Planning Ahead
COMPILED BY PATRICK TUOHEY.

OUT TO THE MOVIES AND WATCHING AT HOME

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

OUT TO THE MOVIES AND WATCHING AT HOME
the story of Leo, a boy who was uprooted and moved to New York City with his family and his beloved dog, Ramona. Leo wasn’t happy about coming to New York. An encounter with a bully in Central Park took Leo’s attention off his dog, which chased away the bully but then got lost.

Marketplace

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Marketplace
MARKETPLACE.

Marketplace

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Marketplace
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YOUR GUIDE TO FAMILY EVENTS IN OUR AREA

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

YOUR GUIDE TO FAMILY EVENTS IN OUR AREA
Evening tickets are $30 and reservations are required. Skylands Manor is off Morris Road in Ringwood. For tickets or information, call 973-962-9534 or visit njbg.org.

In The City

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In The City
the present organized by the Staten Island Historical Society. Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave., Staten Island, N.Y. 718-351- 1611 or historicrichmondtown.org.

Arts

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Arts
ARTS.

In The City

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In The City
IN THE CITY.

In The City

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In The City
The sidewalks along Broadway, from Columbus Circle to 68th Street, come alive with performers, jugglers, street musicians and more for the annual Winter’s Eve.

Party Services

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Party Services
PARTY SERVICES.

Classes & Programs

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Classes & Programs
COMPILED BY PATRICK TUOHEY.

Classes & Programs

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Bergen County Y - Jewish Community Center offers classes for young people with special needs including adaptive sports, art, music, therapeutic martial arts and more. Autisim-specific programs are offered for children 3 through the teens.605 Pascack Road, Washington Township.

Classes & Programs

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Classes & Programs
CLASSES PROGRAMS.

Classes & Programs

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The chapter of the international non-profit organization welcomes families from Bloomingdale, Butler, Haskell, Kinnelon, Oakland, Pompton Lakes, Pompton Plains, Riverdale and Wanaque. All meetings are held during the day and are kid-friendly. For information, e-mail momsclubofwanaquearea@yahoo.

Day Trip

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Day Trip
DAY TRIP.

Day Trip

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Day Trip
Standing in Mary Ellen Kramer Park overlooking the Great Falls in Paterson, it’s impossible to imagine the sensation Sam Patch must have felt in 1827 when he jumped from the cliff face and plunged 80 feet into the turbulent water below.

Professional & Business

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Professional & Business
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS.

Classified

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dove ® Chocolate Discoveries BRAND NEW Dove Chocolate treats NOT sold in stores, great for giving to the hard-to-buy for on your holiday gift-giving list! Shop for special purchases, earn gifts for free, or earn estra money selling exclusive Dove Chocolate to the chocoholics in your life.

Resource Guide

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Les Enfants Childcare Early Childhood Center (2 mos.-3 yrs.) 1275 15th Street, Fort Lee; 201-224-4052 Contact: Maria Hughs Preschool-Afterschool Center (3-10 yrs.

IN THE AGE OF THE INTERNET

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

IN THE AGE OF THE INTERNET
I am so thankful to be parenting in the age of the Internet. Not only has the Internet been my crutch through the “why” stages of toddlerhood (“Mommy, why is the sky blue … why does the ocean taste like salt?”), but it has proven to be invaluable...