[Jen's List] Monday, Nov. 10

Mon Nov 10 09:56:08 CST 2008

Play and Grow Smart-er Tips

See Jen's List Archive (Oct. 27) for developmental skills covered/age
increments, developmental definition and developmental Learning Tools
relating to "SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL," Emotional Competence and Critical Windows of
Learning. 

Pt. 2.... STRESS RESPONSE: Critical Window: birth to about 3 years

FEELING IMPORTANT fosters "emotional competence" (see above).  Your child
feels important when you look at and respond directly to her, listening to
what she has to say, and answering her questions.  

KNOWING that the normal stresses of a busy home are always poking at how we
pay attention to (fostering the emotional competence of) our children, the
daily balancing act is always challenging for all of us!  

MANY TIMES a tantrum is a demonstrable cry for attention.If your child has a
tantrum, keep calm.  You can say, "I know you feel really angry when that
happens."  Don't let him have what he wants just because he's screaming.
Put him in a safe place where he can't hurt himself.  (When you're in a
public place like a mall or market, if at all possible, take him to an
enclosed place like the car.)  Let him calm down, and then hug and comfort
him.  (Spanking and yelling only makes him angrier.  He will calm down on
his own.)  When he's quiet, help him change his attention to an activity
that he likes.  In time and with supportive modeling, he will learn other
ways to deal with his anger.

STAY WITH your child when someone new is around.  Encourage strangers to
approach slowly.  Introduce the stranger by name, and let your child explore
someone new in the safety of your presence.

KEEP DANGEROUS OBJECTS out of your child's reach and safe ones within it -
this minimizes running around saying "NO" every time he touches something
that could harm him.

SINCE THERE IS emotional security in routines, develop and keep rituals and
daily routines, like singing softly while putting her down for a nap, and a
bath followed by a book or other quiet activity at bedtime.

NEAR 3 YEARS, if he throws a doll at his sister because he wants to play
with her game, Toddler needs to know why he shouldn't throw it - he is
learning to be "civilized."  He also needs to know he can't have what he
wants all the time.  Say, "Please don't throw the doll.  It could hurt
someone.  You could use blocks to make a house for the doll.  Later you can
play the game when your sister finishes."

Next week - "Social/Emotional: Empathy, Envy."     Any ?'s - email Nancy
Pyne-Hapke at msmarm at roadrunner.com

It's Aparent, Parenting & Behavior Specialists will be answering your
parenting/behavior questions

Faith Golden has a Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education. She
has worked with parents and children for over 15 years.  She also has over
32 years experience raising her own two children. One of our readers
parenting and/or behavior questions will be featured on Jen's list every
Monday.  No question is ever too small, or too silly.  If you're thinking
it, so is someone else. Please email your questions to
faith at itsaparentparenting.com. She will answer as many questions as she can
either on Jen's list or via email.  If you would like a personal phone call,
please include your phone number in your email or call Faith directly at
It's Aparent, 818.222.2606.

**Someone emailed regarding info on drum lessons and I accidently deleted
the email.email me again and I will be happy to forward you some leads!
~Jen**

Allie rescued a 3 week old baby kitten & can't keep him

He is at the East Valley Animal Shelter & hoping that someone would adopt
him.  They can't put him up for adoption until he is 8 weeks old and he
needs a foster parent until then. They took him for the night but she is
desperately trying to find someone who can foster him for 4 weeks until they
can take him. If he does not find a foster home, they will put him to sleep
in a few days.  He is eating wet food on his own and is a really cute cat.
Please contact Allie if you are interested at 818-983-9300 or
aliporter at sbcglobal.net 

Springwise 

Its network of  <http://springspotters.com> 8,000 spotters scan the globe
for smart new business ideas, delivering instant inspiration to
entrepreneurial minds from San Francisco to Singapore.
http://www.springwise.com/

Watch 11PM MONDAY ON CBS 2 NEWS "SNAKE VENOM SKIN"

The new treatment which promises to smooth out the wrinkles.. people report
incredible results

Disneyland(Hopper) - 2 adult and 1 child ticket (3-9) Available - CHEAP

$50 for each.  They would cost $89 if you bought them at the door. Must take
all 3. Email kfriedman56 at aol.com if you are interested.  First come, first
served. Must be used by the 13th of this month.

GOING ON THIS WEEK
Dinner with Indiana Jones
Tuesday November 11th from 6-7:30 p.m., JAG Gym, 8640 Hayden Place, Culver
City. Indiana Jones drops by to play in the gym and have dinner. Ages 8 and
younger; children should be able to walk. Reservations required. $18 per
person. 310-287-9886.
AND

Meet Dr. Tanya Altmann and get your parenting questions answered at her
Westlake Village book signing.

Wednesday, November 12th at 7pm
Barnes and Noble
160 Promenade Way
Westlake Village, CA 91362 

For more information and to view media/tv appearances, see
www.mommycalls.com <http://www.mommycalls.com/>  

AND

* All items are Authentic and at below wholesale prices* 

Wednesday from 9am-6pm 

3842 Abbey ct. Newbury Park ca 91320

Questions??? call Ashley Mayer (805) 657-1548

Come by and bring your friends and shop for the cutest clothes for fall, get
started on your fall and winter gifts and wardrobe!  New "zoey", "fresh
laundry" tops and dresses, All new "Juicy Couture"  velour sweat outfits,
tops, dresses and coats ,sweaters and more. All new "Hudson Jeans", "true
religion" so cute!!! Also new Park and Vogul tops, dresses, and more Aude
long sleeve and thermals, bailey44, "Young fabulous and broke" long sleeve
and more. Ornomi shirts Last but not least some "T-Bags" and "Beautiful
People" tops. And... "Sister Sam" & "Juicy" for children and so much more!

AND

Comedy Night at La Gondola 

Wed., November  12

Featuring Brian Sheils (NBC, ABC, Nick, Lifetine and much more) &  Brian
Dunkleman (American Idol, Friends, Celebrity Fit Club) 

Dinner Seating starts at 7:30pm and show starts at 9:00pm. $12.00 cover with
dinner $14.00 cover  for show only(Show only, 2 item minimum with cover).
The show is for 18 year old and up. Reservations 310-247-1239 or
catering at lagondola.com

Space is limited.  Valet Parking on Wetherly.

AND

Free Teleseminar for MOM'S ONLY

November 12, 2008 - 12:00 pm 

Go to http://www.momfreecall.com right away to get registered for this FREE
Mom's Only Teleseminar that will show you how to get your financial house in
order, take control of your finances and secure your children's future.
Limited phone lines available so get registered today

AND

Incredible Boutique 

Wednesday, November 12th at the home of Myra Mintzer  

5407 Calvin Avenue, Tarzana from 9:30-4

Import company with high end giftware, jewelry, tableware, clothing and
more...very eclectic...something for everyone!!!  Goods will be available to
take home with you...super easy shopping!  The merchandise makes for
excellent gifts for others or yourselves. There will also be photo albums
and frames from SHOW-OFF and blankets, towels and burp clothes from MY
BLANKEE...discounted!

AND

Holiday Boutique

Thursday, November 13 from 10-2 p.m. for a pre-holiday boutique featuring:
Jill Lauren: Fun, trendy and comfortable tees, thermals, sweats & hoodies
with unique designs for all ages. ($5 & $10 items, too!) MP Designs: One of
a kind hand painted leather & suede  handbags,messenger bags, wristlets and
more. All made in the USA. Eyefull Jewelry: Fine diamond jewelry and fun
costume jewelry, too. Arbonne: Swiss formulated skin care, bath &body,
aromatherapy, & cosmetics proven pure, safe, and beneficial for everyone.
Trendy Clips: Array of novelty hair clips, bows, headbands & a new line of
adult headbands, too. 

6269 Penfield Avenue, Woodland Hills, 91367 (North of Ventura, between
Corbin & Winnetka,off of Calvert)

Any questions, please call Jill @ 818.458.3066

AND

Westlake Juniors Gingerbread Boutique
Nov 13, 9:00am-7pm and Nov14th, 8:00-5pm.

St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, Thousand Oaks, CA 91356

AND
Storytelling & Drawing Demonstration: David Shannon
Thursday November 13th at 10:30 a.m., Children's Book World, 10580-1/2 Pico
Blvd., L.A. The author of Too Many Toys tells stories and demonstrates
drawing techniques. Ages 4 and older. Free. 310-559-2665

AND

Laura Taylor Stationery Fall Open House

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th from 10am-4pm.  Personalized
Stationery, Notecards, Memo Pads, Return Address Stams and Labels, Desk
Accessories, Holiday Gifts and more.  4343 Natoma Avenue, Woodland Hills.  A
portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Jewish World
Watch to help alleviate the pain and suffering in Darfur.
www.laurataylorstationery.com

"Support and Strategies for New Moms" 

The group is for first-time Moms and their infants, up to six months old.
It's called e will talk about all the things that come with the transition
to motherhood, including relationship changes and challenges, finding
balance, intimacy, sleep, feeding, infant development issues, self-care, and
more. The group will take place at Play, 5814 West Third Street, LA 90036, -
just West of La Brea.  Will meet on Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 2:00pm,
beginning January 29th.  The cost is $200 per mother/baby pair, for an
eight-week session.  Interested participants should contact Pilar Stein,
LCSW for more information and to enroll. She will aslo work with Moms
individually around issues arising around new motherhood and early
parenting. 

www.pilarstein.com

310-990-5148

B's Purses
Each purse is custom designed by you, with many beautiful fabrics,
accessories, handles and closures to pick from.  And not just
purses....there are cosmetic bags, luggage, totes and beach bags just to
mention a few! Its great having a purse that no one else has and is designed
to your taste. Made in the USA.  Any questions, email Patti at
thesousas at sbcglobal.net (let her know you are a friend of mine!)
www.bspurses.com/psousa

Itsy Glitsy is giving away merchandise!  

Visit  <http://www.itsyglitsy.com/> www.itsyglitsy.com from now until
December 31, 2008, when you make a purchase you will be automatically
entered into a drawing to win $100.00 worth of Itsy Glitsy merchandise of
your choosing.   Please be sure to mention Jen's List when you purchase so
that they know to include your name.  A name will be randomly chosen for a
winner at the end of November and December so two lucky people will win.
No minimum purchase required, so happy shopping!

FROM SCRATCH DESIGNS is having an awesome GIVEAWAY!

November 12-16

Send in your request along with the size you prefer here
tamika at fromscratchdesigns.com

Two entries only per person please.  Your contact info will not be sold.  It
may be used by us to send you info on future events and sales. The drawing
will take place November 17, 2008.  Two names will be chosen, winners will
be contacted via email.

View the giveaway items on our webstore www.fromscratchdesigns.com -Specific
links below

Black Rabbit Rose Linen Suspender Dress- Sizes 2T-3T-4/5T

http://www.fromscratchdesigns.com/servlet/the-1310/Black-Rabbit-Rose-Linen/D
etail

Hazel Women's Grey Bubble Dress- Sizes S-M-L

http://www.fromscratchdesigns.com/servlet/the-1340/Hazel-Grey-Dress-with/Det
ail

IKKS Boys "Cargo" Navy Striped Sweater Sizes 12M-18M-24M-3T-4T

http://www.fromscratchdesigns.com/servlet/the-1500/IKKS-Boys-%22Cargo%22-Nav
y/Detail

Stress-free Holiday Spending:  Show you Care, Save Money, and Relax

FREE Teleclass for Moms with Limited Time, Energy, Money, and Patience

Are you a Mom who tries to do the Holidays perfectly, only to feel
exhausted, resentful, or spiritually empty?  Do you secretly (or not so
secretly) dread the thought of all the work you're about to do for your
loved ones?  Do you feel challenged and guilty when you say "No" to your
child's pleadings for the expensive toy he/she sees on TV?  Without being
clear about your vision, values, and budget for the holidays, it is easy to
buy into all the hype. What if the best holiday gift you could give your
family was a calm, grounded, relaxed YOU?

If this is the year you're ready to celebrate the holidays without
sacrificing your resources; if you want to enroll your family in your vision
of giving, caring, and having fun without the usual stress -- then you will
want to participate in this 1-hour teleseminar where you will: 

. Clarify how you want and don't want to celebrate the holidays

. Discover the best way to present your ideas to your family

. Learn 3 tools to effectively set limits and honor and cherish your
resources

Wednesday, November 12th from 7:00 - 8:00 PM

FACILITATOR:    Robin Gurse, Certified Family Coach

REGISTER:   email Robin at Robin at FamilyLifeMakeover.com or call her at (310)
398-6724

Listen and participate LIVE on the phone or listen to the RECORDING at a
time of your choice.  Playback available on the phone or as a download for
your iPod or MP3 player.  Contact Robin if you want to receive the FREE
recording. Since 1987, Robin has coached individuals to take action
consistent with their values, goals, dreams, and vision.  In 2007 she became
a Certified Family Coach, dedicated to "Ending war, one family at a time."
Discover if your family will benefit from Family Coaching by visiting
Robin's website at www.FamilyLifeMakeover.com

New Rules At Medical Center Forbid Contraception

http://cbs2.com/local/Medical.Center.contraception.2.849117

Group for Caregivers

This group would work on issues such as caregiver role strain, burnout,
anticipatory grief, depression, and loss of sense of self over the demands
of taking care of an ill spouse or family member. If you know of any of your
patients or other professionals in the community who may have patients that
need a safe place to vent, to be supported and to get some respite, therapy
and education, contact Dr. Jordana Mansbacher, Psy.D. at 310-312-4523

www.JordanaCares.com

Social Media Marketing Assistant for Jewelry Line (part-time)  

Ideal job for a college student or computer-savvy mom looking for part-time
work.  We are looking for someone to help us 8-10 hours per week with social
media marketing including establishing and maintaining our Facebook page;
finding and monitoring relevant blogs on an ongoing basis; commenting on
relevant blogs; and finding banner ad opportunities. You must have your own
computer and be fluent in social media.  Must be fluent in English with
excellent writing and grammar skills.  An in-person interview is required
but this is a work-at-home job.  Weekly updates will be required via email.
$10 per hour. Submit cover letter, resume and link to your Facebook page or
blog for consideration. Please respond to: paula at alefbet.com

PRE NATAL FITNESS PROGRAM!!

This specialized fitness program will be taught by Master Pro Trainer &
Pregnancy Fitness Specialist Kym Allen, M.S. Ed. Current research shows that
pregnant women can safely exercise and maintain fitness during the pre-natal
phase. Women who exercise while pregnant are less likely need medical
intervention (i.e., pitocin, forceps, etc.) during labor and delivery and
experience less time in both active labor and pushing. Research also shows
that woman who exercise while pregnant gain less fat and recover more
quickly than sedentary pregnant women. Get the benefit of working with a top
trainer for a fraction of the price!! Each session will be 1 hour and 15
minutes. The session will start with a gentle warm-up phase, go through a
resistance training session geared towards the needs of a prenatal body and
end with a muscle cool-down and guided relaxation phase. All fitness levels
are welcome!! Please accept the enclosed guest passes and join us for our
FREE open house. You don't need to be pregnant to try this out, just come
and see what we have to offer. We feel that you will see the value that this
program has for your clients/members/patients/parents. Please RSVP as soon
as possible as the class size is limited. 

First Program Series starts Today, November 10th - 11:30am Monday &
Wednesday in the Sunset Room

4 weeks = 8 classes - $240 members* & $280 non-members

*save $161 PER SESSION!!

To RSVP, or have any other questions,call Kym at 310.367.6891.

Custom Stationery business

10% off to Jens List

www.beanstockgreetings.com

ICE SKATING AT THE LAKES in Thousand Oaks

Starts Nov 18th through January. www.shoplakes.com 

The Jewish Zodiac  

Think Chinese Zodiac (Year Of The Dragon, Ox) but with deli food symbols
(Year of The Bagel, Lox).  They sell baby onesies, youth sized shirts, adult
shirts, laminated placemats, coffee cups and kitchen magnets.  They make the
perfect Chanukah gift. 

www.jewzo.com. Press release: 

http://www.1888pressrelease.com/jewish-zodiac-combines-kitsch-and-knish-with
-tasty-new-appar-pr-81912.html

Awesome Custom Cake & Cupcake Toppers, Photo Invitations, Labels & more!

http://stores.ebay.com/kreativekreationsbykelli

Interest-Free Loans

Jewish Free Loan Association providing loans for emergencies, education,
developing small businesses, healthcare, life cycle events and more for over
100 years.   www.jfla.org or call 818-464-3331s

GREAT ELECTRICIAN

GBC, Electrical Services - Owner Gary Carter has been used by many Jen
Listers and has received rave reviews.  Gary is reasonable, trustworthy, and
very good at what he does.  Call for a free quote (818) 458-6559 whether
it's for something as simple as having a new lighting fixture installed or
something more entailed as an electrical rewire, panel upgrade or an
electrical remodel.  License # 713845

Everyone remembers a pretty face
Lana Care for Skin - Lana is a hidden gem located in the heart of Beverly
Hills. She is offering a deep cleansing purifying facial to all Jen's List
members for $65 (normally $75) and 10% off all skin care products. Indulge
in 60 minutes of bliss with a personal skin analysis, deep cleansing,
exfoliation, steam, extraction, massage, mask, toning and moisturizing. Lana
uses all natural products that are non-irritating, non-comeodogenic,
friendly to the environment and friendly to your skin.
<http://www.lanacare4skin.com/> www.lanacare4skin.com

lanacare4skin at aol.com
310-248-2322
414 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills

Connecting parents with nannies and housekeepers free

It is not an agency, but a stay at home mom providing a free service to
parents. Housekeepers from $80.00, nannies from $10.00 per hour.
WWW.domesticreferralservices.com

Holiday Shopping Quick and Easy!

With AVON, your holiday shopping is made quick, easy, and affordable! AVON
offers interesting present ideas for everyone from your kids to your husband
to that crazy neighbor! Plus, you'll save time, gas, money, and frustration
with just one call. Jen's list members will receive 10% off all orders
placed prior to November 19, 2008. AVON by Victoria-
avonbyvictoria at gmail.com

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