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Useful Information
for
Schools,
the Next Generation After-Schools
of Jewish Families Galore
Jewish Right Start
Offers Big Incentive
Englewood Health, JCC
Helping Jewish
Parents-to-Be

Supplement to The Jewish Standard • January 2019

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JANUARY 2019

5 Right Start
Jewish Federation offers
preschool $ incentives

6 Schools Galore
Listings of programs
and enrichment

9 Jewish Baby U
Englewood Heath
and JCC team up
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10 Race is On
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musings from the editor

T
he snow was fast and
furious. An autumn
s to r m b l a n ke t e d
Bergen County backyards
with a layer of white that
became topped with dried
leaves fallen from the not-
yet-bare trees. It was an odd
sight, leaves on top of the
snow, and a stark reminder
of Mother Nature’s mighty and mercurial
ways. Within 24 hours, the storm was a
memory. But in the course of its run, it
hit hard, crippling school buses, stalling
drivers, and wreaking rush-hour havoc
on both sides of the Hudson.
That’s when Jeff lost his new iPhone.
His phone fell into the gap between
the subway train and the platform when
he got pushed onto the train by an impa-
tient and growing throng of commuters
at the Columbus Circle station.
Thankfully, Jeff made it home from
work. The iPhone, not so lucky.
I couldn’t begin to imagine any
chance of recovering that
iPhone as it fell onto the
dirty, dank, and dark sub-
way tracks, home to scam-
pering rats. And on the in-
finitesimally slightest chance
that it was found (the MTA
has employees who recover
lost items from the subway
tracks), that phone would be
nothing more than a tangle of glass and
aluminum, crushed by a speeding north-
bound Broadway local.
It was no major problem, really. We
had insurance for a replacement and
a spare older model. It was just a nui-
sance. Filling out the MTA’s lost item
form (we had to try, right?), making a
trip to Verizon to switch the service,
making another trip to Verizon to an-
swer the detailed form questions. (Serial
number? We don’t have the phone. It is
lost.). But in the scheme of things, this
very much was in the “First World Prob-
lem” category.
A few days had passed and we
hadn’t yet submitted that lost item form
when I got a call on my cell.
“Shaina?”
It was a man’s voice.
“Who is this?” I asked and he gave
me his name.
“Did you lose an iPhone?” he asked.
“What? Yes!!”
I couldn’t believe it. Someone found
Jeff’s iPhone! Shaina’s name was in the
phone (hence his identifying me as Shai-
na) and my number there (hence his call-
ing me). This man, whom I’ll refer to as
my Subway Savior, was an employee of
the MTA. He was working at the station
and found the phone along those dirty,
dank, dark tracks at Columbus Circle.
“It was very dirty,” said my Subway
Savior. “But we cleaned it up.”
“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!,”
I effused.
Not only was my Subway Savior
acting as a good Samaritan, mensch,
and decent human being, but unwit-
tingly also was following the mitzvah
of returning a lost object to its rightful
owner.
“If you see another person’s animal,
you shall not hide from it; you must re-
turn it to the owner... So shall you do for
his donkey, his garment, or any lost ar-
ticle that you may find…” (Deuteronomy
22:1-3).
That iPhone came back to its right-
ful owner.
It not only was intact.
It not only still had battery life.
It not only displayed its screen
saver — a lovely picture of Yehuda and
Shaina.
It not only made me feel uplifted by
the kindness of a stranger.
It also was returned on the day be-
fore Thanksgiving.
And with that returned phone, my
Subway Savior also gave me a message.
“Just pay it forward,” he said.
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Jewish Right Start Offers Come Smile with Us

Big Incentive for Preschool Students
Larry Yudelson

S
tarting to apply for a pre-
school program for your
child?
The Jewish Federation of North- Dr Ari Frohlich
ern New Jersey has an offer for you. Dr Richard Gertler
The Jewish Federation is en- Dr Sami Solaimanzadeh
couraging parents to send their
• Almost all private insurances accepted
children to Jewish preschool pro-
• Child friendly practice
grams. And to do so, it is giving out
• Brand new state of the art facility
$1,000 grants to help pay for the
• Ability to see whole family simultaneously with

Glen Rock Jewish Center

costs. It’s calling the program The
multiple hygienists available at the same time
Jewish Right Start.
There are some st r ings
attached. TEANECK DENTIST
First of all, the grants are only
being given to children who are
the first in their family to go to a
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they’re the oldest child in the family, or their older sibling
attended a non-Jewish preschool.
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Sunday, December 11201.837.3000
Hashanah and Sukkot in a Jewish preschool.”
The federation’s grant goes directly to the school
to pay for tuition. For part-time enrollment, the grant
www.teaneckdentist.com

of preschool programs. That’s 11 schools, ranging from

Washington Township to Hoboken, affiliated with syna-
gogues and Jewish community centers. (See box for the
full list.)
“The school has to be a nonprofit or nestled inside a
synagogue,” said Lisa Glass, chief planning officer for the
Jewish Federation, explaining the criteria. “It has to be
governed by a local board that meets and has authority.”
The grants aren’t available for programs affiliated
with day schools. That’s because the federation wants to
is $700.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
The Jewish Right Start program is modeled after the
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federation’s Happy Camper Grants, which encourages
parents to choose a Jewish camp for their children and
has given out over a thousand grants.
The origins of the Jewish Right Start are a bit round-
about. “Two years ago our federation set out to figure out
Glen Rock Jewish Center
how we could improve numbers for teen engagement,”
Ms. Glass said. “We did a lot of research.”
The research found that among the “North American

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bring in families who might not otherwise choose a Jew-
ish program. The day school families are already going to
choose a Jewish environment for their children.
A Jewish preschool, Ms. Glass said, offers an experi-
non-Orthodox” segment of the community, there was a
90 percent drop-off in Jewish involvement between bar
or bat mitzvah and high school graduation. So while the
Nursery School Monthly Play Group
federation is increasing its support for teen engagement, • free of charge for children

gift giving needs!

2 to 5 Year Olds
ence a child won’t get in a non-Jewish setting. including helping the BBYO teen Jewish youth group, it • certified teachers birth - 12 months of age
“You get Jewish life,” she said. “You get Jewish holidays decided to look earlier in the process. • high staff to child ratio
• hands-on play-based curriculum Summer Camp
and culture and customs. You get a vibrant, living Judaism. “This is a continuum of Jewish engagement that has • flexible scheduling • small group size
“In a non-Jewish preschool, you’re going to get apples to start at babyhood,” Ms. Glass said. That also includes • half and full day options • air-conditioned indoor facility
• extended care 7:15 am • outdoor playground
in September but it’s going to be about going back to support for the PJ Library program, which sends Jewish and water play
to 5:30 pm

Clothing
school, not Rosh Hashanah. You’ll have pumpkins and books to children. Full details on the grant is at jfnnj.org/ • 5 day hot lunch option
Halloween in October, but not Sukkot. You’ll get Rosh jewishrightstart. • yoga and music specialists Toddler Time
 • weekly sessions for children
To register and for more 12-24 months of age
information about tuition fees

Jewelry
with parent or caregiver
and curriculum please contact • professionally-led discussions
grjcnursery
gmail.com or

Participating Eligible Preschools

for parents and caregivers
 201-652-6624. • art, music, and movement
• indoor and outdoor play
Hebrew School

Judaica
Closter — Temple Beth El Nursery School — Reform • Conversational Hebrew (Ivrit B’Ivrit) • Prayers • Israel • Trips
Fair Lawn — Temple Beth Sholom— Helen Troum Nursery School — Conservative • Jewish yoga • “Mishpacha Minyan” - monthly family programming
 • Music, art, cooking/baking • Twice-monthly “Gan” class for
Franklin Lakes — Barnert Temple Preschool and Family Center — Reform
Kindergarteners • Tablets for each grade • Israeli Dancing
Glen Rock — Glen Rock Jewish Center Nursery School — Conservative

Gifts for all ages….and MORE!

• Community Service
Hoboken — United Synagogue of Hoboken Kaplan Cooperative Preschool — Conservative To register and for more information about tuition fees and
 Syril Rubin Nursery School
Tenafly — Kaplen JCC on the Palisades — Leonard and curriculum, please contact office
grjc.org or 201-652-6624.
Tenafly — Temple Sinai Early Childhood Center — Reform
Township of Washington — Jewish Community Center of Northern New Jersey Early Learning Center
Wayne — Metro YMCA — The ABC Early Childhood Learning Center Glen Rock Jewish Center
Woodcliff Lake — Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center — Conservative 682 Harristown Road
Wyckoff — Temple Beth Rishon — Andrew Friedland Preschool — Independent office@grjc.org/201Ͳ652Ͳ6624
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
682 Harristown Road,201-652-6624
Glen Rock, NJ 07452

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 Guide ABC

to Schools
and Activities
Ages/Grades: 3 months to kindergarten Livingston, NJ 07039 alized to fit each student’s social, emotional,
SCHOOLS Elementary and middle school 862-437-8000 x8190 and academic needs. Recognized for educa-
LPS offers a warm and nurturing environ- www.sinaischools.org tional excellence; Middle States Association
Academies @ GBDS ment coupled with progressive academics to Grades 1-8 of Colleges and Schools accreditation. Please
nurture the mind, body and soul of each child. Elementary-Middle School for children with see our ad on page 6.
45 Spruce St.
Oakland, NJ 07436 Please see our ad on page 8. a wide range of complex learning or devel-
opmental disabilities. Inclusive, yet individu- SINAI Schools Rabbi Mark and Linda
201-337-1111
www.ssnj.org SINAI Elementary at SAR Academy alized to fit each student’s social, emotional, Karasick Shalem High School
Ages: 2-14 655 W 254th St. and academic needs. Recognized for educa- at Torah Academy of Bergen County
Academies @ GBDS is a Jewish Day School
Bronx, NY 10471 tional excellence; Middle States Association 1600 Queen Anne Road
855-328-9389 x123 of Colleges and Schools accreditation. Please Teaneck, NJ 07666
offering our Nursery 2-8th grade students
www.sinaischools.org see our ad on page 6. 201-862-0032
STEM, Visual & Performing Arts, and Lead-
Ages 6-8 www.sinaischools.org
ership programs. We pair a strong Jewish SINAI Elementary School at
Elementary school for children with a wide Grades: 9-12
identity with an innovative curriculum in an
range of complex learning or developmen- Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey, Functional academic high school program
egalitarian and supportive environment. Our
students graduate with a love of learning, a tal disabilities. Inclusive, yet individualized including the Riva Blatt Weinstein preparing boys with developmental/intellec-
deep connection to Israel, and the building to fit each student’s social, emotional, and Judaic Studies Program tual disabilities for rich and productive adult
blocks for extraordinary futures. Please see academic needs. Recognized for educational 666 Kinderkamack Road lives. Integrates pragmatic Judaic and secular
our ad on page 7. excellence; Middle States Association of Col- River Edge, NJ 07661 curricula with community awareness and vo-
leges and Schools accreditation. Please see 201-262-4202 cational studies. Inclusive, yet individualized
Lubavitch on the Palisades our ad on page 6. www.sinaischools.org to fit each student’s social, emotional, and
11 Harold St. Grades: 1-8 academic needs. 18-21 year olds move on to
Tenafly, NJ 07670
SINAI Elementary at Joseph Kushner Elementary-Middle School for children with our Shalem High School at Heichal HaTorah.
201-871-1152 ext. 5505 Hebrew Academy a wide range of complex learning or devel- Please see our ad on page 6.
www.lpsnj.org 110 South Orange Ave. opmental disabilities. Inclusive, yet individu-

Give your child the Jewish education he or she

deserves and the inclusive, individualized
SPECIAL EDUCATION
that only SINAI can provide.

SPECIAL EDUCATION
integrated within
Jewish day schools
Ordinary Moments Made Extraordinary!
WE SERVE CHILDREN WITH A WIDE RANGE OF DEVELOPMENTAL,
INTELLECTUAL, AND COMPLEX LEARNING DISABILITIES.
Elementary, Middle, and High Schools

www.sinaischools.org • 201-833-1134

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SINAI’s Rabbi Mark and Linda world problems as they grow in and beyond

LeT s O
Karasick Shalem High School at the classroom. Beginning with our youngest,

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Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School students first engage in child-driven play in
imaginative classroom environments, and are
1650 Palisade Ave.
guided by award-winning educators along a
Teaneck, NJ 07666
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www.sinaischools.org critical thinking, strong moral compass, and
Ages:14-21 hands-on tools to dream, build, test, fail, and
try again with the goal of performing Tik-
Art Classes for Children
Functional academic high school program
preparing girls with developmental/intellec-
kun Olam, repairing the world. We also of- Ages 5 to Teens
fer Suzuki violin and chess, musical theater,
tual disabilities for rich and productive adult
an organic teaching garden, a Zeiss micros- Draw, paint, sculpt with
lives. Integrates pragmatic Judaic and secular
curricula with community awareness and vo-
copy lab, and a digital media center for Holo- professional artists
caust studies. Exciting after-school activities
cational studies. Inclusive, yet individualized
to fit each student’s social, emotional, and
and extended day care are offered. Contact Send for course schedule
Charlotte Carter in our admissions office at
academic needs. Please see our ad on page 6.
201-262-9898 ext. 203 or visit our website at
and FREE voucher to
SINAI’s Maor High School at Rae www.ssdsbergen.org for more information. one session of any class.
Kushner Yeshiva High School, Please see our ad on page 9. Email with your name, address to
including the William Solomon info@artcenter-nnj.org
Judaic Studies Program RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS
110 South Orange Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039 Visit us on Facebook or
Glen Rock Jewish Center
862-437-8000 x8190 682 Harristown Road www.artcenter-nnj.org
www.sinaischools.org Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Grades: 9-12
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office@grjc.org
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ualized to fit each student’s social, emotional, Israel, trips, Jewish yoga, “Mishpacha Min- 201-599-2992
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tional excellence; Middle States Association with music, art, and cooking/baking, Israeli
of Colleges and Schools accreditation. Please dancing, and community service. Each grade
see our ad on page 6. receives tablets. Our “Gan” class for children
SINAI’s Rabbi Mark and Linda in Kindergarten meets twice monthly on Sun-
days. To register and for more information
Karasick Shalem High School
about tuition fees and curriculum, please con-
at Heichal HaTorah tact office@grjc.org or 201-652-6624. Please
70 Sterling Place see our ad on page 5.
Teaneck, NJ 07666
201-335-0633 x4
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Ages: 18-21
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developmental/intellectual disabilities, focus-
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50 Eisenhower Drive
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be accredited by both the New Jersey As- activities focusing on the physical, emotion-
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accreditation and the Middle States Asso- Please see our ad on page 10.
ciation. Together with Schechter’s new IB
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technology, engineering, arts and math), De- 682 Harristown Road
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novation Lab, Schechter nurtures its students 201-652-6624
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ish leaders and lifelong learners through an We are a small, nurturing environment rich
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 Guide from page 7 The Performing Arts School
velopment through creative play, art, music, at bergenPAC

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SINAI 5K Racers:
Winners All the Way Around
Chana Shestack and Kayla Silow-Carroll high school program designed to
prepare students with intellectual

W
hen Ilana Picker, one of the Hero 5K Run at Bergen Community Col- and developmental disabilities for
head teachers at SINAI’s Kar- lege, she knew that the experience would rich and productive adult lives.
asick Shalem High School at be perfect for her SINAI students. SINAI The 5K run was a chance to com-
Ma’ayanot, heard about the Veterans Day at Ma’ayanot offers a functional academic bine adaptive physical education
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Body curriculum serves to inspire
and motivate the students to reach new with a veteran, who visited the students.
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Turning a ‘Bossy’ Child into a Future Leader

Adina Soclof
charge of them, it makes children feel safe. loves us and takes such good care of us.”

M
any of us are dealing with a “bossy” child.
They’re the ones who want to be in charge.
They tell their friends and siblings when, what,
and how to play. They can be disrespectful to their teach-
ers and their parents.
The good:
Being bossy isn’t all bad. Our goal as parents is to teach
our children enough life skills so that they can manage
“Mommy’s and Daddy’s jobs are to be the boss of
children. That helps children learn to be their own bosses
when they are adults.”
You can also teach them a spiritual lesson as well,
what it means to be a benevolent “boss”:
“God is the boss over all of us. He is the best boss, He
Praise them for accepting authority:
It is extra difficult for these children to obey the adults in
their lives. Praising them for this can help motivate them
to continue to do this. Try:
See Bossy on page 19

Choosing the Right

one day on their own and be productive members of so-
ciety. The “bossy” child already has a strong dose of the
independence they need to make it on their own. Part of

Preschool Matters
our parenting job is already done!
Instead of the word “bossy” try using more positive
terms. They are assertive; they show leadership qualities,
or they are a “take charge” kind of person.
Changing a negative label to a positive one is pow-
erful. It helps us alter the way we handle our child and
redefines our goals. Instead of expending all our energy
in preventing our child from being bossy we can focus on
helping our kids use these qualities in productive ways.
We can teach them how to be a leader who is kind to oth-
ers, how to take charge while treating others with respect
and how to be assertive and stand their ground politely.
To help our “bossy” children reach their full potential,
we need to help them balance their real need for control
and leadership with their ability to respect their parents.
Not only because it teaches them to respect others, but
also all children, even the “bossy” ones, feel safer and
more secure when they know their parents and the other
adults in their life are really the ones who are in control.

Teaching kids to respect authority:

We can teach our kids to respect our authority and how

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to use their “bossiness” in appropriate and kind ways.

wants your child to have a

Give children choices:
This is the perfect way to help children who need to be
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with authority and the child needs to comply but they
can decide how they will comply.
Jewish
When we say: “Would you like to clean your dolls or
the Lego?” we are actually saying: “You need to clean up,
Right
but you can be in charge of how you do it.”
This technique is essential for all kids but imperative
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Why Don’t the Children Listen?

Here’s What to Do
Slovie Jungreis scooped up his child, carried him on his
shoulders and off they went to find a bak-

S
peaking to parents across the globe
has brought me to recognize the
number one parenting question
asked universally:
“Why don’t my kids listen to me and
what should I do about it?”
We are really speaking here about
discipline. The true question is: Why is
my discipline ineffective? Why isn’t my
child listening?
Perhaps we can begin with a good
hard look at ourselves, and the way we
handle situations that require a par-
ent’s wisdom.
I recently attended a child’s birth-
day party. It was a festive event with
decorated cookies and donuts piled high.
One three year old began to screech. His
grandmother tried to calm him to no avail.
The screeching became louder. The child
dropped to the floor and began to kick
his legs.
“What does he want?” I heard the
grandma ask her children.
“They ran out of the blue frosted do-
nuts. There are only vanilla left. And he
only wants blue.”
The father joined his son on the floor.
“Would you like me to take you to the
bakery and see if they have blue donuts
for you?”
Still wailing, the child nodded. Dad
ery with blue donuts.
Now I ask you: When will this child
learn that sometimes we must deal with
a situation, and the answer may not be
the one we want to hear? Mommy and
Daddy cannot always fix everything. As
a child grows, it is crucial that he learns
how to handle frustration. The solution
cannot be that parents always step in and
find a way to make it all better.
Of course we don’t relish times that
children feel badly. But this moment pre-
sented a perfect opportunity for teaching
a life lesson and self-discipline. Instead
these parents used it to create an entitled
child who can’t deal with disappointment.
The parents stopped the temper tantrum
but they’ll pay the price down the road as
they wonder why their child cannot listen
or handle limits. Rewarding tantrums is a
sure way to reinforce bad behavior.
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cause grief and pain yet they are never
asked to be responsible for their actions.
Technology has cheapened our words.
Children send damaging photos and
texts but it all seems to float above their
heads. They do not face the image of the
one they hurt. They are never confronted
with the reddened cheeks, the glistening
eyes, and the wounded soul. Again, par-
ents step in. This time instead of whisk-
ing a child away to find a treat, they seek
excuses for their child’s bad behavior. Re-
sponsibility is lacking.
But eventually the behavior catch-
es up. Parents who have shielded their
children from limits and responsibility
scratch their hands wondering why they
can’t seem to get their children to listen
to their rules. The answer is: because they
have lived a life lacking rules. Boundaries
are not respected.
Here are some cr ucial parent-
ing questions:
• Am I consistent?
• Do I allow my child to experi-
ence limits?
• Do I say what I mean and mean
what I say?
• Do I give empty threats? Do I fol-
low through?
• Do I hold my child accountable for
his actions?
• Do I allow misbehavior to slide?
After contemplating these parent-
ing actions, it is good for parents to think
about how we communicate with our
children. When discipline is required,
many make the mistake of speaking from
anger. A child pushed our button and now
we respond emotionally. Yelling, raising
our voice, losing it or giving long speeches
is purposeless.
We push children away when we
lose our temper. Instead of giving a sol-
id parenting lesson we are left with ei-
ther a shouting match or arctic chill. No
one wins.
Be firm not angry. Don’t label, shame,
or humiliate. Just because he is younger
than you does not justify a parent’s be-
littling a child. Someone needs to be the
adult here. Who should teach respectable
behavior if not us?
Speak to your child in a calm tone.
If you are having a conversation about
misbehavior that needs to be worked
on, do not talk in front of other siblings.
They will relish joining in the conversa-
tion and sticking in their two cents. Your
child will be either embarrassed or angry.
Speak privately.
Be sure that you are not creating a
pattern where you need to say the same
thing over and over again or finally scream
in order to get your child to listen. If this
is what is happening in your home, your
voice has become ineffective.
While children are not robots, we
can expect them to listen. For example,
if you are calling them to eat dinner five
times before they come, this is behav-
ior that needs to be addressed. Explain
clearly that though you are sure they do
not mean it, it is disrespectful to ignore a
parent. If when you call for dinner there is
some activity that they are in the middle
of, it is respectful to ask in a ‘nice’ tone
if they can just finish in a few more mo-
ments. Whether the answer is yes or no is
up to the parent. And it is up to the child
to listen without arguing. If a respectful
tone is not used there is certainly nothing
to talk about. And once a parent makes a
decision, there is no arguing or back talk.
Do not respond to disrespect. Do not
honor a conversation that is filled with
arrogance or attitude. Simply say, “When
you are ready to speak to me respectfully,
I am happy to listen.”
Explain, too, that if you give a few ex-
tra minutes, you are counting on the child
to keep his word. This means that there is
not an atmosphere of ‘Let’s Make A Deal’.
If a word cannot be kept then there is no
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About
chance of having the child’s request hon-
ored. Perhaps if we see greater responsi-
bility and better behavior in the future,
we can think about trying again.
Children will test you to see if you re-
ally mean what you say. Be firm. Believe in
yourself. Now is the time to speak about
natural consequences. I never use the word
punishment. You choose your actions, you
choose what happens. Always relate the
consequence to the action. You did not
come to eat dinner until everyone was
done? I feel badly for you but this is what
you chose. There is always cereal or a sand-
wich. You are responsible for the choices
you make. For older teens — you did not use
your phone responsibly? That is a behavior
you chose and now you will deal with the
natural consequences that we decide.
Our children need parents who guide
them and pave the road toward adult-
hood. When children know what we ex-
pect from them, when we teach respon-
sibility and accountability, we all feel as
if we are living in a home that is secure
and strong.
Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is an author, teacher, par-
enting, and couples counselor. She authored
the book, “Raising A Child With Soul” (St.
Martin’s Press).
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Make 2019 the Year of Fitness

for Your Children
Heidi Mae Bratt

A
bout one third of children age 10 to 17 are over-
weight or obese, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, and fewer than
25 percent get the recommended amount of daily physi-
cal activity.
This is happening because of a confluence of chil-
dren’s interaction with technology, urbanized living, and
academic pressures, all of which have led to historically
low rates of physical activity for children.
This is not a good thing.
Parents, teachers and fitness educators, say experts,
must help educate about the importance of frequent
physical activity for children and find ways to get them
moving to prevent conditions and diseases that take their
root in childhood obesity.
About Our Children consulted with Don Tomasze-
wski, director of the Valley Hospital Sports Institute and
LifeStyles Medical Fitness, to address some issues about
children and fitness.
AOC: At what age should a child start exercising?
DT:There is no set minimum age for children to be-
gin exercising. There are recommendations from the
ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) regard-
ing strength training with free weights, that is age 12, for
cognitive learning reasons. AOC: If your child prefers more sedentary activities, ness center?
AOC: What are the best activities for youngsters? what is a good way to motivate children to move more? DT: For children 5 through 12, KidStyles is an area in
DT: Play and group activities are better for the sim- DT: First, parents need to limit screen time, and pro- the center specifically for kids under the family member-
ple reason that kids get bored with traditional structured vide for fun activity time, space, and supervision. This ship plan. It features playground equipment, youth mus-
exercise. Also, games and group training, a combination is often hard to provide for two working parents, so the cle conditioning units, access to the gymnasium/courts
of functional movements involving balance, coordination, kids default to sedentary indoor inactivity. Second, make and group play activities. Teens 13 to 15 participate in a
and agility, is helpful to a growing neuromuscular system family physical activity a part of the weekly routine. Such teen fitness certification prior to getting an individual ex-
in youngsters. as taking a daily walk after dinner or walking to the bus ercise routine developed by an exercise specialist. Teens
AOC: How much exercise is adequate for a child’s or school versus driving in a car. Also, weekend hikes or 16 and older can use all the fitness and free weight equip-
good health? visits to the park. Third, point out the benefits of a physi- ment. There is also a rock-climbing wall, basketball court
DT: The general recommendation for everyone is cal activity and be a good role model for your kids by for free play, and swimming lessons.
150 minutes of moderate intensity activity or exercise engaging in physical activity yourself as a parent. Finally, AOC: Is there anything else that you would like to add?
per week. You may also see the Surgeon General’s health get a family membership to Valley Health LifeStyles fit- DT: Thank you for the opportunity to promote youth
recommendations of 60 minutes of moderate activity per ness center in Mahwah. physical activity. Just move.
day. The good news is this amount can be accumulative AOC: What are some of the activities that are avail-
throughout the day and does not have to be at one time. able to youngsters at the Valley Health LifeStyles fit- Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our Children.

Why should children exercise?

1. Children who are active 60 minutes a day have lower
obesity rates.
2. Greater activity is associated with higher reading and
math test scores.
3. Physical and cognitive development go hand-in-hand.
While this continues for life, this relationship is most
critical at a young age. When children are active, their
brain develops.
4. Frequent physical activity is associated with improved
behavior in the classroom and beyond.
5. Play-based activity that requires a high degree of sen-
sory input helps develop skills that make physical activity
more enjoyable later in life.
6. Frequent exercise decreases symptoms of depression
and anxiety in children.
7. Regular exercise promotes self-efficacy with regard to
health and self-image.
8. Aerobic activity increases the size of essential brain
structures and number of neural connections.
9. Frequent activities requiring a high degree of balance
and coordination are associated with improved emo-
tional response.
10. Active children are more likely to become active adults.
Source: American Council on Exercise

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 Generation G

From 6 to 90,
Never Too Young or Old for Mickey
Ed Silberfarb

M
y sister-in-law was about to turn 90, and the
family was in profound deliberation about
a proper tribute. No need. She knew what
she wanted.
“She wants to take her great-grandchildren to Disney
World,” my wife, her sister, reported.
No problem, I said. “Any 90-year-old can do it. Run
after a precocious six-year-old girl and a four-year-old
boy still in diapers, both bursting with energy. There’s
also an infant and another baby on the way, but if she
makes the trip soon she won’t have to include them.”
“She‘ll have some help. I’ll go with her,” said my wife,
who’s a youthful 87.
Gradually some degree of sanity prevailed. The
four-year-old would stay home. “I’ll go when I’m toilet-
trained,” he announced.
And to add an element of stability, our 20-year-old
granddaughter, visiting from Israel, agreed to join them.
Plane tickets, hotel reservations, theme park tickets,
kosher food arrangements, it all had to fit together.
What’s this? The whole trip has to be changed be-
cause a special Mickey Mouse Halloween party has pre-
empted the Magic Kingdom theme park.
And how about the Royal Table? That’s where six-
year-old Kattie has lunch in Cinderella’s Castle and meets
all the princesses. It’s her most important reason for go-
ing to Disney World. Sorry, it’s booked up four months
in advance.
Well, if one has lived nine decades, one is not de- Six-year-old Kattie get the requisite “Princess Do” at Disney World.
terred by Cinderella’s appointment secretary. After al-
most daily phone calls, the sacred space was secured. Their hotel is another world. African masks, shields mond tiara encrusted with a Mickey Mouse logo.
The 87- and 90-year-old think about the great dis- and totems adorn the lobby and line the halls of the Ani- She’s ready to meet Cinderella and the others — Snow
tances to be traveled in the theme parks. The solution they mal Kingdom Lodge. From the window of their room, White, Dorothy, Alice and Jasmine, who visit during lunch
decide is to rent electric scooters, which become thrill rides Katie sees an African savanna where live zebras, impalas at the royal table.
themselves. I caution my wife, who has never even driven a and a baby giraffe wander about. Their adventures with African animals, fairy-tale
car, to remember pedestrians have the right of way. At the Just as impressive for her are the coffee maker, refrig- princesses and Wild West cowboys were just part of the
end of the trip my wife boasts that she hit only one. erator and telephone. Though she doesn’t drink coffee, she excitement for Kattie, her “big sister” cousin, and the
The day arrives and the adventure begins. Kattie has says, “This is a wonderful room. It has everything we need.” overwhelmed and exhausted octogenarians. Nor could
never been in an airplane. The cockpit with its dials and She has a special fondness for the telephone. “When they forget the hands-on ride through the Toy Story
buttons is a tempting video game, but is unreasonably I pick it up people talk to me.” shooting game, the carousel, the Whip, Peter Pan’s Wild
off limits. She strikes up a conversation with the crew, And she even has her own dresser drawer, into which Ride and finally the relaxing visit to “The Small World
though, and learns that the hostess can fly all the way to she puts all her clothes, after folding everything with ex- After All.”
Florida without paying anything. quisite precision. When it’s time to go home, they don’t leave emp-
Meanwhile they arrive in Orlando, unaware that a But enough in the hotel room, it’s time for the ty-handed. Kattie has collected a Mickey Mouse mug, a
monstrous hurricane is roaring through the Caribbean, “Whoop-De-Do,” a Wild West comedy show to which the magic wand and swords for her brothers.
but slices west to the Florida panhandle, and misses cen- octogenarians and young offspring travel across a lagoon. “Look at all the things we get for free,” she says,
tral Florida. Kattie, who just had her first plane ride, now experiences amazed at Disney’s promotion largesse.
her first time on a boat. They also took home a bewildering array of pho-
At the Wild West show, Kattie, who talks to every- tographs, some on their iPhones, some by the Disney
WELL, IF ONE HAS one, asks one of the cowgirls where she’s from and learns photographer that required puzzling code numbers and

LIVED NINE DECADES, her hometown is New York City, and wonders about a
possible cattle ranch there.
incantations to acquire. With the help of a six-year-old,
the 90-year-old’s birthday trip lived on with a seemingly
ONE IS NOT DETERRED At Cinderella’s castle boutique, she is called Princess endless assortment of pictures and memories.

BY CINDERELLA’S Kattie, and undergoes a transformation. While great-

grandma and great-grand aunt watch in awe, she sits on Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen Record in New Jersey,

APPOINTMENT a throne-like chair, draped in a protective smock, while a

glamorous attendant paints her nails with sparkling pol-
SECRETARY. ish, dabs her with facial make-up, and offers a choice of
hairdos. She wants a bun, which is topped with a dia-
then the New York Herald Tribune where he was City Hall bureau
chief. Later, he was a public information officer for the New
York City Transit Authority and editor of one of its employee
publications.

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 Gallery

Keeping the Flames of Giving Going

The youth group at Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne join Sari Gross, top row, left, the founder of
www.flamesofgiving.com, in wrapping gifts for children and adults in need. Julie Calabro, Paula
Rindner, and Rabbi Meeka Simerly assisted the mitzvah activity.

The Bee Gees Win Big in Crown Heights

The Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies Bee Gees won in a recent
Crown Heights Quest scavenger hunt, in which students had to find notable
Crown Heights landmarks and sites, including Chabad headquarters, The
Jewish Children’s Museum, a mitzvah tank, and a Hatzalah ambulance. The
winners celebrated with donuts, hot chocolate and Dunkin’ Donuts
gift cards.

Bergen Teens Celebrate in Brooklyn

Teens from Engelwood, Tenafly, and Woodcliff Lake joined 35 CTeen chap-
ters from the tristate area at Brooklyn’s Barclay Center and were treated to a
basketball event that featured acclaimed Jewish superstar Shulem Lemmer
and the lighting of the basketball menorah by a teen between the first and
second quarters of the game. The team also provided official Brooklyn Nets
kippahs for the ticket-holders.

Great Shabbaton Comes

to a Happy End
BCHSJS students joined together
with USY to participate in a Fall
Shabbaton that took place at
The JCC of Paramus and began
with candle-lighting followed by
icebreakers so students could
get to know each other. There
Students Remember Life and Tree of Life was also engaging program-
The Hebrew School students of Congregation Gesher Shalom/JCC Fort Lee ming, lots of food, services, gym
showed support for the victims of the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue with time, and games. The Saturday
their apparel. Their shirts were donated by Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich. evening activity was a trip to
Rabbi Ken Stern is in the back row. Monster Golf.

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 OurChildren
About

TopChoices JANUARY 2019

Compiled by Heidi Mae Bratt

Swaddles Brings Baby Gear to Teaneck and Beyond

Need a baby stroller, crib, furniture, high
chair, playpen, car seat or any other type of
baby gear? Swaddles in Teaneck has just
opened with its wide range of merchandise.
From high-end to more moderate brands,
Swaddles carries it all. What distinguishes
Swaddles from the other big box stores is
its knowledgeable sales staff and customer Swaddles
service. “Customer service is our priority,” 500 Cedar Lane
said COO and manager, Israel Dresner. Also, Teaneck
customers get the chance to come into the 201-614-2700
store, view, and try out the items on display. www.swaddlesbaby.com.
Another plus — pricing is competitive, too.
Check it out.

This converts to a full-sized crib.

Think Pink With ‘Pinkalicious The Musical’

Vital Theatre Company’s long run- by John Gregor, is based on the best- January 27, 1 and 4 p.m.
ning hit “Pinkalicious” returns to selling children’s book “Pinkalicious” bergenPAC
bergenPAC on Sunday, January 27. by the Kanns. The musical adaptation 30 N. Van Brunt St.
The musical, with book and lyrics by is directed by Teresa K. Pond based Englewood
Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann, on the original direction of Suzu 201-227-1030
and music, lyrics, and orchestrations McConnell-Wood. www.bergenpac.org.

Beautiful Doll! ‘American Girl Live’ at bergenPAC

Experience American Girl in an all-new
musical at bergenPAC. “American Girl
Live” is a premiere stage production,
featuring all-original songs and unfor-
gettable experiences. Come along to
sleepover camp with some new friends
for an exciting summer away from home.
As bold tales of bravery and friendship Thursday, January 17, 7 p.m.
come to life, iconic American Girl char- bergenPAC
acters lend a hand through story and 30 N. Van Brunt St.
song. Join your favorite American Girl Englewood
characters and the campers as they fol- 201-227-1030
low their hearts, share their dreams, and www.bergenpac.org.
learn the power of friendship.

Solve a Sherlock Holmes Mystery

at Liberty Science Center
Get ready to solve a mystery in Liberty Science Doyle’s books. Discover the science and technology Liberty Science Center
Center’s newest interactive, “The International of the 1890s. Explore a room of all things “Sherlock.” Liberty State Park
Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes.” Visitors are trans- The collection includes vintage Sherlock-themed 222 Jersey City Blvd.
ported into fictional detective Sherlock Holmes’ card games, comics, and magazines; props from the Jersey City
London world, which is filled with the innovation and Warner Bros.’ current Sherlock Holmes movie sets; 201-200-1000
experimentation in forensic science that was used and costumes and props from the hit TV shows, www.lsc.org
to solve the mysterious crimes in Sir Arthur Conan “Elementary” and “Sherlock.”

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 The Good Life With Kids
JA N UA RY
This calendar is a day-by-day schedule of events. Although all information is as timely as we can make it, it’s a good idea to call to verify details before you go.
Friday, December 28
Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El invites the
community to join them for a kabbalat Shabbat
service 6:30 p.m. 221 Schraalenburgh Road,
Closter. 201-768-5112, www.tbenv.org.
Saturday, December 29
Story-time at the Library: Enjoy old and new
favorites at a family story-time session. No reg-
istration required. 11 a.m. Teaneck Public Library,
840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201-837-4171,
www.teaneck.org.
Tuesday, January 1
First Day Hike: The New Jersey State Botanical
Garden and Ringwood State Park invite you to
start 2019 with a free First Day Hike at the New
Jersey State Botanical Garden, 1 to 2 p.m., located
on Morris Road in Ringwood. Allow 90 minutes
for the hike. Snow cancels; please call the State
Park office at 973-962-7031 for more information.
Wednesday, January 2
Face to Face/USY for High School Students:
USY for 9th to 12 graders are welcomed to join
rock climbing and other activities that focus on
community services, religious activities, social-
izing, and more. Temple Emanu-El of Closter,
180 Piermont Road, Closter. For information
call Tammy Ween, 201-750-9997 or ween@
templeemanu-el.com.
ATID at Temple Emanu-El of Closter: Eighth-
graders are welcomed at Temple Emanu-El
of Closter at 6.p.m. 180 Piermont Road. Call
Tammy Ween, 201-750-9997 or ween@
templeemanu-el.com.
Friday, January 4
Family Shabbat Services at Temple Emeth: Family
Shabbat services are planned for youngsters in
grades 2 to 7 and include singing and a story from
Rabbi Sirbu. 7:30 p.m. services are followed by
a kid-friendly dessert oneg. 1666 Windsor Road,
Teaneck, 201-833, 1322, www.emeth.org.
Wednesday, January 9
Beyond BDS: The American Israel Public Affairs
Committee (AIPAC) and Temple Emanuel of the
Pascack Valley will hold an event for high school,
973-661-9368
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See Friday, January 11: Englewood Idol
college students, and adults that will address
the issue of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions
that is sweeping college campuses and more.
7 p.m. Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley,
87 Overlook Drive, Woodcliff Lake. LTessler@
aipac.org, 347-778-7735, www.aispac.org/
bergenaipaconcampus.
Wednesday, January 9
Face-to-Face/USY for 9th-12th Graders: Temple
Emanu-El of Closter at 6 p.m. Join us this week
for Jewish Trivia Game Night and our enlightening
and educational program for teens that focuses
on community services, religious thought, social-
izing and dinner. Temple Emanu-El of Closter,
180 Piermont Road, Closter. Tammy Ween,
201-750-9997 or ween@templeemanu-el.com.
Friday, January 11
Englewood Idol: The 14th annual Englewood Idol
competition will feature talented teen vocalists
from Englewood. Englewood Idol is a fundraiser
for the Dr. John Grieco Scholarship Fund. 7 p.m.
bergenPAC, 30 N. Van Brunt St, Englewood.
201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org
Friday, January 11
Tot Shabbat in Franklin Lakes: Tot Shabbat
and Dinner at Barnert Temple at 5 p.m. with
Rabbi Rachel Steiner and cantorial intern
Danielle Rodnizki. Our youngest ones (pre-
readers) are invited to welcome in Shabbat
with us at this musical family-friendly service.
747 Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes. To sign
up or for more information, contact the school
office at 201-848-1027 or schooloffice@
barnerttemple.org, www.barnerttemple.org.
Tot Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El of
Northern Valley will host a Tot Shabbat from 5:15
to 6:15 p.m., welcoming all
local families with young chil-
dren for a wonderful Shabbat
experience. Join us for a Tu
B’Shvat trees, nature, and
environmental themed service
with Rabbi David Widzer and
Cantor Elizabeth Goldmann,
followed by a fun craft project
designed for children up to
age 5 and their families. 221
Schraalenburgh Road, Closter.
RSVP 201 767-5112 or nsast@
tbenv.org.
Saturday,
January 12
Shabbat with Suzy in Closter:
Join Temple Emanu-El in
Closter from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
for a musical Shabbat led by
Suzy Rosenberg. For families
with children ages 3-7 years
To Add Your Event
to Our Calendar
Send it to:
Calendar Editor
About Our Children
New Jersey/Rockland Jewish Media Group
1086 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666 AboutOC@aol.com
or fax it to: 201-833-4959
Deadline for February issue:
published January 25, Tuesday, January 15
old. Temple Emanu-El of Closter, 180 Piermont
Road, Closter. Tammy Ween, 201-750-9997
Christina Buchert, 201-750-9997, buchert@
templeemanu-el.com.
Saturday,
January 12
WinterPalooza: The Wayne YMCA hosts a mem-
bership, camp open house and fun day for the
community. The free event includes snowmaking,
inflatables, arts & crafts, adult fitness classes,
youth sports, enrichment class demonstrations,
and more. From 9 a.m. to noon. 1 Pike Drive,
Wayne. 973-595-0100, www.wayneymca.org.
Sunday, January 13
Author Reading: Jenna Hammond, author of
the new children’s book, “Downward Mule” will
read at noon. Followed by pizza and book signing. See Sunday, January 13: Author Reading
Temple Beth Rishon, 585 Russell Ave., Wyckoff. please contact Susan Scher at 201-337-1111 or
201-891-4466. RSVP and questions to Pam sscher@ssnj.org.
Fishman, activities@bethrishon.org.
Wednesday, January 23
Tuesday, January 15 Face to Face/USY for High School Students:
Parent & me MusiKef: A fun interactive musical USY for 9th to 12 graders are welcomed to do a
program in Hebrew and English for children 9 to 18 Mitzvah Project and focus on community services,
months old with a caretaker or parent. The class religious activities, socializing, and more. Temple
helps develop language, movement, motor skills, Emanu-El of Closter, 180 Piermont Road, Closter.
socialization, and bonding between parent and For information call Tammy Ween, 201-750-9997
child. 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the Academies @ GBDS, or ween@templeemanu-el.com.
45 Spruce St., Oakland. To register please contact
Susan Scher at 201-337-1111 OR sscher@ssnj.org. Saturday, January 26
Shabbat with Suzy in Closter: Join Temple
Wednesday, January 16 Emanu-El in Closter from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for a
Face to Face/USY for High School Students: musical Shabbat led by Suzy Rosenberg. For fami-
USY for grades 9-12 are welcomed to learn Jewish lies with children 3-7 years old. Temple Emanu-El
Ethics Part 1 as they focus on community services, of Closter, 180 Piermont Road, Closter. Tammy
religious activities, socializing and more. Temple Ween, 201-750-9997 Christina Buchert, 201-750-
Emanu-El of Closter, 180 Piermont Road, Closter. 9997, buchert@templeemanu-el.com.
For information call Tammy Ween, 201-750-9997
or ween2templeemanu-el.com. Tuesday, January 29
ATID at Temple Emanu-El of Closter: Eighth- Parent & me MusiKef: A fun interactive musical
graders are welcomed at Temple Emanu-El of program in Hebrew and English for children 9 to 18
Closter, 6.p.m. to learn Jewish Ethics Part 1 at months old with a caretaker or parent. The class
Temple Emanu-El of Closter, 180 Piermont Road, helps develop language, movement, motor skills,
Closter. Tammy Ween, 201-750-9997 or ween@
templeemanu-el.com.
socialization and bonding between parent and
child. 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the Academies @ GBDS,
45 Spruce St., Oakland. To register please contact
Friday, January 18 Susan Scher at 201-337-1111 OR sscher@ssnj.org.
Shabbat Shabang in Closter: Temple Emanu-El
of Closter invites young families with children Wednesday, January 30
5 and younger to a musical Kabbalat Shabbat Face to Face/USY for High School Students: USY
with stories and songs from 6 to 7 p.m. Temple for 9th to 12 graders are welcomed to take part in
Emanu-El of Closter, 180 Piermont Road, Closter. an Iron Chef Competition as they focus on com-
Tammy Ween, 201-750-9997 Christina Buchert, munity services, religious activities, socializing and
201-750-9997, buchert@templeemanu-el.com. more. Temple Emanu-El of Closter, 180 Piermont
Family Shabbat in Closter: Temple Emanu-El of Road, Closter. For information call Tammy Ween,
Closter invites families to join Shabbat services 201-750-9997 or ween@templeemanu-el.com.
at 7 p.m. The interactive service is led by Rabbi
David-Seth Kirshner, Rabbi Paul Kerbel and
Cantor Israel Singer. Temple Emanu-El of Closter,
180 Piermont Road, Closter. Tammy Ween,
201-750-9997 Christina Buchert, 201-750-9997,
buchert@templeemanu-el.com.
Tuesday, January 22
Parent & me MusiKef: A fun interactive musi-
cal program in Hebrew and English for children 9
to 18 months old with a caretaker or parent. The
class helps develop language, movement, motor
skills, socialization and bonding between parent
and child. 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the Academies
@ GBDS, 45 Spruce St., Oakland. To register See Tuesday, January 1: First Day Hike
 OurChildren
About

The Hour of Code at Gerrard Berman

Simchas
The Academies @ GBDS
in Oakland participated in
“Hour of Code,” a worldwide
event corresponding with
Computer Science Education
Week . Students spend an
hour each day doing activities
B’nai mitzvah in computer science, coding,
and robotics.
The seventh-grade stu-
dents, who acted as the
school-wide leaders, designed,
created, and taught coding and
robotics to children in Nursery 2 through controlled LED lights. The seventh-graders
TAMMY MARSINI

eighth grade. They also 3D-designed and also taught an Hour of Code lesson to the
printed Chanukiot complete with Arduino students in English and Hebrew.

JACK CORRIGAN
Jack Corrigan, son of Heather and Michael
Corrigan of Oradell and sister of Siena,
celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on
December 8 at Temple Avodat Shalom in
River Edge. His grandparents are Judy and
Michael Eisenstein of North Woodmere, N.Y.
JUSTIN FOX  Klarfeld of Teaneck and brother of Isaac,
Justin Fox, son of Erica and Joshua Fox of
Upper Saddle River and brother of Maya,
9, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on
December 15 at Temple Beth Haverim Shir
Shalom in Mahwah.
MEGAN FROST
Megan Frost, daughter of Laura and Jeff
Frost of Mahwah and sister of Casey,
celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on
December 1 at Temple Beth Rishon in
Wyckoff.
HARRY KLARFELD
Harry Klarfeld, son of Dara and Simon
Sophie, and Charlie, celebrated becom-
ing a bar mitzvah on Shabbat Chanukah,
December 8, at Congregation Beth Sholom
in Teaneck.
JEREMY KRAVITZ
Jeremy Kravitz, son of Sandrine and Robert
Kravitz of Bergenfield and brother of Alex
and Leila, celebrated becoming a bar mitz-
vah on November 24 at Temple Emeth in
Teaneck. His grandparents are Brenda and
Alvin Kravitz of Bergenfield and he is the
nephew of Jill Kravitz and James Kirsch of
Englewood.
JCC of NNJ Reopens New Facility,
Offers Preschool Registration
The Early Childhood Center at the JCC
of Northern New Jersey reopened in a
newly renovated, state-of-the art facil-
ity. Registration for the 2019-2020 school
year begins on January 7, 2019. The school
was developed to provide a high-quality
education for pre-school children in a de-
velopmentally appropriate and nurturing
environment.
“We look forward to welcoming new
and former families to our progressive
pre-school. We are committed to foster-
ing a warm and nurturing environment
where children can express themselves,
learn and grow as individuals,” said Debra
Frankel, director of The Early Childhood
Center at the JCC of NNJ.
The pre-school is located at the
Bethany Community Center, 605 Pascack
Road in Washington Township. The Early
Childhood Center infuses Jewish values
and traditions into the classroom through
hands-on experiences and welcomes chil-
dren of all faiths and backgrounds.
There will be several open houses
scheduled in January, including January 3
at 7:30 p.m., January 9 at 12:30 p.m., Janu-
ary 11 at 9:30 a.m., January 14 at 9:30 a.m.,
January 16 at 7:30 p.m., January 21 at 9:30
a.m., and January 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Send us your simchas! Bossy from page 11 like to be in charge of?”

We welcome simcha announcements for
births and b’nai mitzvah. Announcements
are subject to editing. There is a $10
charge for photos. Photos must be high
resolution jpg files.
Call (201) 837-8818 for information.
Send to pr@jewishmediagroup.com “You like being in charge, but when I
or mail to NJ Jewish Media Group, said that I had to make the decision, we
ATT: Simchas had to go to the supermarket before the
1086 Teaneck Road park, you were sad but you did it (even if
Teaneck, NJ 07666 he/she were poorly behaved!).
If a photograph is to be returned, include
a SASE. Give them lots of opportunities
to be in control:
These children can be the best helpers, if
they are in charge. Put the laundry, cook-
Put the ball in their court:
The best way to teach children to be re-
spectful and kinder to others is to problem-
solve with them how they can be more re-
spectful and kinder to others. Remember,
they like to be in charge, even over what
and how they say things. When they are
being disrespectful or unkind, try:
“What would be a kinder way to

WINNERS ing, or the organizing into their capable

hands. Find out where their talents lie and
say that?”
“Is there a more respectful way that

of the Chanukah Gift Giveaway Contest let them take over. We don’t want to pass
on the opportunity to teach them to be a
contributing member of our household.
Peggy Gerber, Teaneck — Chanukah Build a Bear Again, we want them to use their character
Lycette Mizrahi, Teaneck — Tickets to American Girl Live at bergenPAC traits in positive ways. We can say:
Judy Carmel, Englewood — Gift card from the Country Pancake House “I need some help with the laun-
Jere Esral, Teaneck — Gift card from Marcia’s Attic dry. Are you available? Would you be
Lisa Gotlib, Fair Lawn — Gift card from Matisse Chocolatier able to do some of it yourself, while I
Shanie Erenberg, Passaic — Gift card to Dougie’s peel carrots?
Mindy Geliebter, Teaneck — Books from The Curious Reader “It’s a good thing you are home. Is
Sheera Glass, Hoboken — Gift from Wild Birds Unlimited there anyway you can help me with the
cooking for Shabbos? What would you
you can ask for that?”
Having a “bossy” kid can be challeng-
ing. Teaching them to respect authority
and kinder ways to interact with others
can go a long way in helping them become
the leaders they are meant to be.
Adina Soclof is a parent educator, professional
development instructor, and speech pathologist.
She is the founder of parentingsimply.com. She is
available for speaking engagements and can be
reached at asoclof@parentingsimply.com.

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 “It was the right decision
for me.”

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common irregular heartbeat condition. Arlene
Valley Health System has a dedicated center for treating it, called The Confronted atrial fibrillation
Snyder Center for Comprehensive Atrial Fibrillation. We don’t simply treat
AFib — we provide evidence-based care that emphasizes overall health.
Here’s Arlene’s story.

Arlene is a wife, mother and fiber artist — expressing her creativity through knitting,
crocheting and spinning her own yarn. When Arlene was diagnosed with AFib, she
decided to have doctors keep an eye on her condition. Over the years, the effects
of AFib made every part of her life challenging. When she didn’t even have the energy
to be creative, she knew she had to do something.
See how Arlene’s choice to seek treatment at Valley helped restore her creativity
at MyStory.ValleyHealth.com. Or, to reach the Snyder Center, call 201-447-8291.

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