june 2011 - south jersey mom magazine

June 2011

...AND DOCTOR MAKES THREEOne woman’stale ofINFERTILITY

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!GREATgift ideas for DAD

Plan a WORRY-FREE SUMMERflexible schedules, safety & more!

2 | June 2011 Visit our website and sign up for our e-newsletter

�� &��

D

OWN...UP...D

OWN...UP?

• High Energy• Reckless Behavior• More Talkative• Feeling Grand• Arguing/Angry• Need Less Sleep

If your child, 10 to 17 years of age, cycles in and out of depression and is currently depressed

you may be interested in a research study of aninvestigational medication for bipolar

depression in children.

Qualified participants may receive at no cost study-relatedPsychiatric Evaluations

Study MedicationFollow-Up Visits

Compensation for Time and Travel

��

�� %$�!# "!��

• Low Energy• Can’t Concentrate• Loss of Interest• Loss of Pleasure• Feeling Worthless• Sleeping Alot

��

��

Kids say the darndest things, don’t they?Children are so innocent...and have nofilter – which leads to some interest-

ing conversations and surprises. Last week my son and daughter and I

were at the mall and everyone needed to usethe restroom. So we all went into the largestall together and took turns.

Kayden went first, then Camille. WhileCamille was peeing, Kayden says, “Wheredoes sissy’s pee come out? Does she pee outof her butt?” Of course, he said this loudenough for everyone in the bathroom tohear. I didn’t know what to say, but was thank-ful I was in a stall so no one could see myface.

“No,” I say, “It doesn’t come out of herbutt. It comes out of her pee pee.”

“Oh, he says...but how? Howdoes it come out?”

What the heck was I sup-posed to say? I’m trying to blow itoff, but I can tell he wants ananswer. So I say, “It comes out thesame way it comes out of your peepee.” Then I quickly change thesubject, and thankfully, he forgetsabout the conversation. Whew!!!

We all finish and head to theelevator. A mom and her son enterthe elevator with us. The woman turns to meand says, “I heard your son in the bathroom.Kids are so funny, aren’t they?”

I’m sure my face turned bright red atthat moment with embarrassment. I smileand say, “Yes, they sure are,” and exit the ele-vator as quickly as possible! Thanks buddy.✲

Your Friend and Fellow MOM,

www.southjerseymom.com June 2011 | 3

Table ofContents

June 2011

mom 2 mom8 Throw a Rockin’ Block Party

moms R women 210 ...And Doctor Makes Three: One

Gal’s Tale of Infertility

13 Money Saving Strategies in

Any Economy

know 2 grow18 The Truth About Tourette Syndrome

19 Make a Difference This Summer

20 Debating on Summer School?

Here’s Why You Should Say Yes!

features21 Father’s Day Gift Guide

24 Summer Camp Guide

also in this issue3 editor’s note

5 nana’s 2 sense

6 life sentences

15 business spotlight: AMI

22 her story

28 business spotlight: Huntington

Learning Center

29 things 2 do

30 resource guide

letter from the editor

Dear Readers,

“ Like” South Jersey MOM

magazine on Facebook and

find out about local events,

win prizes and connect with

other moms in the area!

pg. 16 Plan a Worry-

Free Summer!

Every month, South Jersey MOMwill feature a local child on the cover!

Parent Name: ____________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

City______________________ State_____ Zip__________

Phone: __________________________________________

Child’s Name & DOB: ______________________________

________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________

Is your child theCUTEST KID IN TOWN?

If you think you have the cutestkid in town, send a 4x6 photo and a$15 entry fee (per household) toP.O. Box 2413, Vineland, NJ 08362-2413. Please make checkspayable to Superior Graphics.

If your child(ren) is/are selected,we will arrange a FREE profession-al photo shoot and they could beon our next cover for all yourfriends and family to see! Sorry, photoscannot be returned.


SAVE THEDATE

QUALITY CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL SERVICES, INC.Cape May • Cumberland • Gloucester • Salem

2011 Child Development ConferenceOctober 10th

“Building Relationships for Our Children”FEATURING:• Dan Hodgins, Keynote• Continental Breakfast & Lunch Buffet • Market Vendors• Jazz on the Veranda

PARENTS WITH CHILDREN (1-4pm)• Parenting Workshops Offered• Child Care Available for Attending Parents

WORKSHOPS:• Child Development Skills• Facing the Bully• Better Business Tips• Positive Discipline• Marketing Strategies• CDA Classes• Etc.

Call 856.462.6800 or visit us on our website at www.qcrrinc.org for more information.

�� '%($�+��*#!&��)��*�)-!��*��')��$$��*�!&��)�&��&�.�*+�+��'��+ ��)+��!$!+0

�' *��!�)'�)�( !��,)��)0�• ��&+��*�)��)��+%�&+�• �0*(')+� �%!��$��$0�'$!��$*�• �*')!�*!*��&��%�&+�• �#!&��&��)��)��+%�&+

��$$,$!+��)��+%�&+�• �!('*,�+!'&�• ��*�)��!)��%'-�$�• '+'/�,-��)%�• ��!�**��• ��*+0$�&��• ��+!**��• �!�)'��)%��)�*!'&

��)'&+��+)��+�� $%�)��0��&��-�&!&��(('!&+%�&+*��-�!$��$��%'*+�!&*,)�&��*��(+��

�')��0',)�*#!&��)��&��)�",-�&�+!'&�&��*��$$��')��'&*,$+�+!'&��

Dr. Ingrid Warmuth '�)��)+!�!��)%�+'$'�!*+

Visit www.southjerseymom.com to enter to win these prizes

H Wiggles Big Birthday TicketsH Please Touch Museum TicketsH Dora The Explorer DVD: It’s Haircut DayH Sesame Street DVD: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

JUNE Giveaways!

When my grand-children visitthey kick off

their shoes and headstraight for my bedroom.The bed is so high thatCamille has to use the

bedspread like a rope to pull herself up. Theylike to watch their jumping tricks in the mirrorthat sits over the dresser across from the bed.It’s a really good bed to jump on. If the ceilingwere high enough, I would jump on it myself.

Kayden and Camille also jump on thecouch, then from the couch to the ottoman(it’s a big ottoman) and back to the couch. Ofcourse I would never allow this with my chil-dren. There is, however, a logic to jumping onNana’s furniture and not being allowed tojump on furniture at home. Jumping on Nana’scouch is acceptable because once a monthdoes not equal the damage of daily homejumping.

Jumps come with bumps. I try to protectmy grandchildren without being overprotec-tive. It can be tough to find that balance. Itseems they find a way to acquire a scrape orbump even when I am holding their hand. Mychildren will tell you I was crazy overprotec-tive; so much so that they had no fun at allgrowing up. Kids tend to exaggerate.

Jumping is hereditary. My Adrienne alsoloved jumping on her bed… right up until theday the metal window shade fell on her headand split her scalp open just enough to make

me think she was going to bleed todeath or have permanent brain dam-age. By the time we got to the emer-gency room I felt like the worstmother on the face of the earth.

As hard as I try and protectthem, my sweet grandchildrenattract as many bruises at Nana’shouse as they do at home. Theresimply is no guarantee they will not get hurt.Fortunately, we now laugh about most of thebruises. Like the time Kayden thought Daddywould catch him in the blanket daddy wasfolding. Kayden jumps, daddy does not realizeKayden is jumping, daddy misses the catch.Kayden flies like Superman through the limpblanket flat on his face onto the carpet. Hecries (for a minute). We laugh.

Then there is little Camille, half herbrother’s size, but competitive enough to fol-low his lead as he shows her how he can jumpfrom the first step, then the second, then thethird… Camille jumps from the third, landshard, nothing broken, but limps for a week.

They are always comparing who can jumpthe highest, the farthest, the single leg jump,jumping while eating an apple… oh, how thesekids love to jump.✲

—Nana JeanNana Jean is a South Jersey grandmother with two daughters and six grandchildren. Enjoy her stories abouther 39+ years as a mom and 20 years as a grandmotheras she shares her experiences and lessons learned withlots of laughs and tears along the way.

June 2011

CEO/Publisher:Christopher Ognibene • (609) 670-1794

[email protected]

Executive Editor Adrienne Richardson • (856) [email protected]

Marketing & Business Development SpecialistRandi Bresalier • (856) 986-9606

[email protected]

For General Advertising Inquiries:[email protected]

(856) 986-9606

[email protected](609) 670-1794

Production ManagerLisa Celfo

[email protected]

PhotograperShirley Magilton

[email protected]

Contributing WritersLaura Amann, Bethany Dykman, Julia Garstecki, Jeanette Giza,

Carolyn Leigh Kellerman, Fran LoBiondo, Kelly Sbalcio, Julie Steed, Pamela Yellen

Submit Calendar Listing:[email protected]

www.southjerseymom.comCreated by Markations

Adam Nichols • (215) 825-7499

Superior Graphics Print Management LLC publishes South Jersey MOMTM monthly and distributes it throughout the region.

The publication is available free of charge at select locations.

Subscriptions $29.99 per year.

All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is not permitted without the authorization of the publisher.

Superior Graphics Print Management, LLCPublisher of South Jersey MOM

P.O. BOX 268Wenonah, NJ 08090

Main: (609) 670-1794Fax: (856) 210-1524

South JerseyMOM

Kids Love to Jumpnana’s 2 sense


On the COVERCutest Kid In Town Winners:Chase, age 5, andHunter, age 4, reside in Delran. Chase loves Superheroes– his favorites being Hulk, Thor & Wolverine. He alsoenjoys swimming, playing computer games and playingwith his friends. Hunter loves being read to, riding his bigwheel and doing puzzles. Both children love spendingtime with their grandparents, aunts & uncles! Photo byShirley Magilton Photography.

[ ]


Every time I go to the dermatolo-gist for a skin check, I fear I will behung up by the feet, bled, scraped

and skinned. But it’s an irrational fear.They never hang me.

I suppose I should just be gratefulthat I am eight years cancer-free as I sit on acrackly white sheet of paper in a tissue-thingown, open at the front to properly expose myassets to the frigid air of the examination room.

I’m sure the doctor has my well-being inmind. That’s what I repeat to myself as I sit shiv-ering and chattering, pulling the gown closeruntil it rrrips open to reveal the one pair ofunderclothes I was allowed to keep.

It is not my best pair either, so I grab mycozy jacket to lay over my lap, just as the doc-tor breezed in with an entourage of observersand trainees. She sticks out her hand in greet-ing, and I shake, dropping the coat to the floor.The observers see it all.

No sooner does the doctor ask if I haveany skin concerns than I felt her behind me,aiming a blast of frozen nitrogen at my freckles.

It feels like a wasp sting and there are multiplewelts when the fog clears.

Next comes the cutting and scraping. Butfirst, a few needles to numb my skin. I gasp, Iwince, I twist, I squeeze a foam toy that theygive to frightened children to distract themfrom pain.

“That was the worst part,” the doctorsays, peering to see if my pupils are dilated, or ifI’m going to fall off the chair. It’s humiliating andI am woozy.

They slice off bits of me to test for cancercells and I smell smoke when they cauterize thewounds. Again the freezer hose comes out tolevel the rough spots and they send me homewith acid cream which will burn off whateverbaby cancers (and facial skin) I have left.

When it’s over, I feel vulnerable and raw, as if I’ve been interrogated for information Idon’t possess. There is no preparing for suchbarbarity.

I am a quivering weenie, but I go backtwice a year. I do it because it was during oneof these skin checks that they cut off what Ithought was a sun freckle but was a small

melanoma, the mostdeadly kind of skin can-cer. By the next year, ithad spread to mybrain.

My treatment wasdifficult for my husbandand my kids and not aday goes by that I don’twish I had protected myself from sunburns inmy youth.

I had fair warning. When I was 18, an oncologist put it bluntly: “If you don’t start protecting your skin, you will have cancer by age40.”

You know what I thought? “Yeah, right. LikeI’m ever going to be that old.”

So that’s why I go back to the dermatolo-gist twice a year.

For such stunning ignorance, I deserve tobe flayed repeatedly.✲Fran LoBiondo of Vineland has children in grade school, highschool and college. A Purdue University graduate with adegree in Journalism, she has written about parenting, foodand fun for 25 yrs.

Pennance for Near-Mortal Arrogancelife sentences

By Fran LoBiondo


• Truckmounted Equipment• Owner Operated• Stain Removal• Pet Odor Problems• Dries Fast• Commercial & Residential

Call Today 856.464.1000

PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING

FREE ESTIMATES

$39.00 Per room. 2 room minimum.Up to 300 sq. ft.

Does your child suffer from

food allergies?Allergy & Asthma Care can help!

ACAAllergy & Asthma Care

Visit us atwww.aacallergy.com

Norman Koven, MD Pediatric AllergistFrederick Cogen, MD Family AllergistMin Ku, MD Family Allergist

Haddonfield Office213 Haddon AvenueHaddonfield, NJ 08033856.795.5600

Pavilions at Voorhees2301 Evesham RoadSuite 207Voorhees, NJ 08043856.651.9700

An old-fashioned block party can be oneof the true delights of summer. Gettingthe neighbors out and mingling is not

only loads of fun but it helps keep your neigh-borhood safe by providing a sense of commu-nity and togetherness.

To really get people involved and min-gling, liven up your party and think beyond traditional hot dogs and water balloons.

Play with a Theme: Food, decorations,games, even clothing, can all revolve around atheme. Fourth of July is an easy one. ButChristmas in July is fun too. Break out thosetwinkle lights and lawn decorations! Considerincorporating a Rib Fest where everyonecooks, eats and judges a slab of ribs. If you areall fans of a professional or college sportsteam, think about a sports theme. One suc-cessful block party chose an Olympic themeone year. Each household chose a countrythen made a flag, did a game and had somefood from that country. Not only was it a greatlearning experience for the kids but they hadfun playing some new games.

Silly Activities Lighten the Mood: Volley-ball and badminton are great for the sportytypes but fun and funny activities really bringpeople together. Consider games with unlikely

pairings: a parent and child relay race orgrown-ups careening down the block on tricy-cles. A contest such as the limbo or hula hoopallows spectators and players to get involved.A pie eating contest can be the highlight of thenight. Simply spray whipped cream into a piepan, have people hold their hands behind theirbacks, lean forward and dig in! The kids lovewatching their parents do it almost as much asthey enjoy doing it.

Keep the Area Small: The block may belong, but do not use all of it. Set up just a sec-tion for food, eating and registration. Have afew tables, preferably long ones to encouragepeople to eat with other families. Stage a reg-istration area with nametags and house num-bers. As people pick up their nametags, havethem write down their email addresses tohelp keep everyone in touch. You can decoratethe area with balloons and festive tablecloths(especially fun if you have a theme!) Then usethe rest for games, crafts and bike riding.

Mix and Mingle with a Jingling Beat: Havea few pre-planned, traditional games to breakthe ice. Consider a Neighborhood TriviaContest (who has gone skydiving? who haslived in more than three states?) Collect a factfrom each adult in advance. At the party, every-

one must try to figure out who matches upwith each fact. Plan a group photo and includea funny face shot. Email it to everyone later.Twenty questions remains a classic, for goodreason (pin a celebrity on a person’s back; theyget 20 yes or no questions to determine theanswer.) Don’t get too unusual or shocking inthe games; the idea is just to get people min-gling and talking.

Block Banner: This is an activity and a deco-ration all in one. Cut a bed sheet in half andpaint the block name. At the party, have every-one sign it and place their handprint on it.Hang it every year from two poles or trees inthe street.

Talent Show: Now’s the time to reveal thosehidden talents! Maybe you have a guitarist onyour street or a comedian. Encourage peopleto get together and plan out a short skit orcomedy piece. Even a talented animal couldhave a turn in the spotlight. You may be sur-prised at the type of talent all around you (orat people’s willingness!) Use someone’s frontporch as a stage and shine a light on it. A goodgame of charades also makes use of the frontporch stage.

After Dark: For this, just let the classicsshine. Teach the kids how to play Ghosts in theGraveyard. Light some sparklers. Bring out afire pit and roast marshmallows. Sit back andenjoy the stars in your neighborhood.

Then, just think, in the morning you can relivemany memories as you are all outside, pullingin lawn chairs, garbage and recycling cans andpicking up balloon remnants.✲Laura Amann is a freelance writer and the mother of fourchildren. She has dipped her face in whipped cream andsang off-key at numerous block parties, much to thedelight of her kids.

mom

2 mom


Inexpensive, Fun Ways to Jazz Up Your BlockParty

Throw a Rockin’ Block Party:

By Laura Amann7


Local momsearn extra income withhome-basedbusiness!

If you are like most moms, you want to be home with your children to comfort them when they are sick, or be there fortheir special events. But in this economy, so many families are

now struggling to live on just one income. Earn extra income and work when YOUR schedule allows!

· National Health and WellnessCompany with 25 years of proven success

· More than 400 all-naturalproducts that are safe for yourfamily and the environment

· All products made in the USAand cost less than grocerystore prices

· No taking orders or deliveringproducts

• Just $29 to get started

To learn more abouthow you can earnsupplemental or

career level incomeplease call Adrienne Richardson today at

(856) 305-3490

��112(4��64((6�< �(26)14'�< ��

�7;��&(��4($/�10(�14�"$6(4��&(��756�24(5(06�&17210�$6�6,/(1)�14'(4��,6(/�/756�%(�1)�(37$.�14�.(55(4�8$.7(��:&.7'(5�37$465��2,065��

�:2,4(5��

!�� #��,)6��(46,),&$6(5��8$,.$%.(

!�� #��,)6��(46,),&$6(5��8$,.$%.(

��

51)6�5(48(�,&(�&4($/�,0�$�&+1&1.$6(�',22('

&$001.,�5+(..

Scoopy’sScoopy’sTooToo

Scoopy’sScoopy’sTooToo

��

��

�+(&-�75�176�10�)$&(%11-

�=��"��9,6+�,&(�&4($/�$0'�612

2,0*5

�4;��0(��1'$;��=��"��9,6+�,&(�&4($/�$0'�612

2,0*5

�4;��0(��1'$;�

��!��).$8145��$..�$8$,.$%.(�,0�4(*7.$4��57*$4�)4((��)$6�)4((��4($6�&+1,&(�)14�"(,*+6�"$6&+(4

/(/%(45��',$%(6,&5��

Family owned and operated non-profit organization since 1977

Founder/AdministratorLeddy M. Naudain

Naudain Academy6 School LaneVoorhees, NJ 08043856-751-1510www.NaudainAcademy.com

• Individualized curriculum• Enrichment programs• Half, full and all day programs• Trained Montessori teachers• State licensed, non-profit facility

• Two administrators on-site• Enrolling now for 2011-2012school year

• Toddler, Preschool andKindergarten

• Summer Enrichment Program

Montessori Toddler ProgramOpening September 2011

NAUDAIN ACADEMYA Montessori School

ONE GAL’S TALE OF INFERTILITY…and Doctor Makes Three:

Iwill set the timer for ten minutesand then come back to check onyou,” the nurse instructs us. I lie

on the exam table and glance at myhusband, Jason. We see that hopefullook in each other’s eyes, but weknow what to expect: excitement,anxiety and potential heartache.

It’s these ten minutes when I pray forthe precious contents of the catheter, this liquidgold, to reach their destination and reflect on whatJason and I have been through to get to thispoint…

The DiagnosisAfter not having a menstrual cycle for close tothree months, at the age of 23, a gynecologicalexam revealed Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS). The reality of struggling to get preg-nant did not strike me right away. My doctorprescribed a birth control pill to regulate mymenstrual cycle and sent me on my way.

I went home, took to the Internet andresearched PCOS. What I found was that thecystic acne, undesirable facial hair and battlewith my body weight were not the result ofdefunct genes. Along with the lack of a men-strual cycle and difficulty conceiving, they wereall symptoms of PCOS. Nearly five millionwomen who live with PCOS are also subject-ed to increased risk of diabetes, heart diseaseand gynecological cancers.

I continued on a birth control pill for thenext two years and saw my gynecologist annu-ally. When I asked about getting pregnant, I wasreferred to a local fertility specialist.

Let’s Make a BabyAfter consulting with a specialist, we decidedthe first route to conceive would beClomiphene, a fertility drug. The chance ofhaving multiples existed also and it was fun toimagine buying two, or even three of every-thing, but Jason and I just wanted to experi-ence being parents of one baby.

Now you wait, for what seems like thelongest two weeks of your life! In the days leading up to what should be the start of mynext period, Jason and I think about what itwill be like when the doctor tells us we arepregnant. We also consider what we will feel ifthe medicine does not work.

It did not work. We tried again nextmonth. No success. The third time I had a feel-ing something was different. I took a pregnan-cy test. I was thrilled, it was positive!

The next morning I called the doctor andtold him the fantastic news. He ordered blood

work and would call me with the results. I wasnot prepared for the call I received. Positive,but the numbers were so low that, most like-ly, the pregnancy would not hold. I was devas-tated. I continued to get blood work everycouple of days to check the levels of the preg-nancy hormone. I hoped the doctor waswrong. The numbers were going up and theplus sign on the pregnancy test got darkereach time. But...the doctor was not wrong. Thepregnancy did not keep.

I was upset with my body. “Why can’t I be a normal woman?” I stopped going to thedoctor.

It Only Makes You StrongerWe advanced to a medication that Jasonwould inject into me, followed by an IUI pro-cedure at the fertility center.

The IUI was not uncomfortable. A smallcatheter inserted to deliver the sperm direct-ly into the uterus, giving it a head start to fer-tilize the egg that was triggered to release bythe injection. Two weeks later, draw blood andwait for the phone call for results.

I got the phone call. I listened and waitedfor the nurse to tell me what could change mylife forever. My hopes of be-coming a momwere crushed, again. This was not the first timeand I was convinced it was not going to be thelast. I take a deep breath, hold back a tear andthank the nurse. I tell her I’ll see her nextmonth. As I set the phone down I think, “I’mnot sure I want go through this heartacheagain.”

Success!We went back the next month and the monthafter. It was the third IUI. I was again nervousthat something would go wrong, but I made itthrough the first trimester… Owen Matthewwas born November 2006 via caesarian per-formed by mygynecologist andmid-wife. Owenwas 9 lbs 2.6 ozand adorable. Wewere finally par-ents and couldnot have beenhappier.

Third Time ISa Charm…forUs, at Least“Give us a call intwo weeks if youhaven’t gotten a

period and we’ll draw for a pregnancy test,”the nurse says as she turns off the timer; ourthird IUI attempt to get pregnant with oursecond child. I tell the nurse jokingly, “thirdtime’s a charm.” Evan Michael entered ourlives in February 2011 and was just as cute ashis big brother.

Moving OnWe are content with our two boys, but wehope to try again in the near future for babynumber three. Perhaps we will be blessed witha daughter. Either way, we will be just that,blessed.

Infertility takes an emotional toll on yourspirit, whether you are using Clomiphene orthe like, a combination of pills and injectionswith an IUI or more invasive forms of fertilitytreatments such as In Vitro Fertilization.Staying strong and persevering when there isno success is essential. Seeking the assistanceof fertility specialists may not be the mostromantic way of having a baby but for some it’sthe only way.✲

mom

s R wom

en 2


“

By Kelly Sbalcio

The Sbalcio family of Williamstown


Enroll in Abrakadoodle today!Camps for 3 to 5 and 6 to 10 yrs.To find a camp near you visit us at www.abrakadoodle.com or call 856.914.0521

��

��

KINGDOM CARE EDUCATION ANDCOUNSELING SERVICES, LLC

• Providing individual, family and groupmental health therapy

• Training for mental health agencies,school systems, parents and care givers

Call for information about our summer Socials Skills Mini-Camp!

(856) 254-CAREShannon White, MSW, LCSW—Owner

Serving Cherry Hill, Gloucester, Winslow and Washington Townships

We are an Independent Property Management Company that incorporates real estate, rental properties and property managementfor investors and private landlords.

GATEWARD HOUSING SERVICEGloria Lewis—Owner/Agent

856.870.8649www.gatewardhousingser.com

��


For students with disabilities, life after school can be a challenge. Leaving the secure environment of a school setting can be difficult—unless they have been well prepared, as each of our students are.

Our students engage in meaningful activities to ready them for the outside world. With community-based instruction, they learn to do things like shop in an actual grocery store and make transactions in a real bank. Our vocational training programs allow them to perform simulated job duties, receive training for special programs, or work in an actual job.

Our schools deliver unparalleled services for students with special needs.New Jersey Department of Education certified special education teachers,licensed therapists and counselors provide expert, advanced instruction andsupport … along with plenty of smiles.

These unique services are provided at NO COST for families. Find out if private special education is the right fit for your child.

Our staff can help answer your questions.To find out more about what programsmay be right for your child, call us at

1-800-697-8555 —or visit our website at www.privatespecialedsnj.com

Private special education is an option for many children, and provided at no cost to families. Finding the appropriate educational option for your child can sometimes be a complicated process. We have access to education and legal experts

who can help you navigate through the process. For more information or for help in understanding your rights, call us at 1-800-697-8555.

Copyright � 2011 The Coalition of Southern New Jersey Private Special Education Schools

Brookfield Schools HollyDELL, Inc. Garfield Park Academy Kingsway Learning Center Larc School St. John of God Community Services

It’s a different world outside of school.

And we make sure yourchild is ready for it.

at homeat h o m eat h o m e


Here are some tips to help families build a nest egg:

• Know the Difference between “Saving” and “Investing:”Wall Street and the financial planning industry have led us to believethat “saving” and “investing” are the same. They are not. Money put insavings is money a person does not want to (or cannot afford) tolose. Money invested is subject to loss. Most people today “invest tosave,” but they have no idea what their nest egg will be worth whenthey plan to tap into it.

• Don’t Wait to Pay Down Debt Before Increasing Savings:Often people think they must pay down their credit card balancesand other debt, before they can increase the amount they save. Butthat’s not necessarily true. Case in point: A woman in her fifties waspaying $600 to $800 a month more than the minimum payment dueon her credit cards. She discovered that by cutting back to the mini-mum payment and putting the difference into a Bank On Yourself-type policy, she could have a nest egg worth about $50,000 morethan she otherwise would when she retires at age 65.

• Look Beyond Traditional Saving and Investing Methods: Manypeople do not realize there are proven and time-tested ways to growa substantial nest egg without the risk or volatility of stocks, mutualfunds, real estate and other investments. A dividend-paying whole lifepolicy grows by a guaranteed and pre-set amount every year. The

growth is exponential, meaning it gets more efficient every single yearthe policy is held. This gives some protection against inflation andprovides peak growth at the time most people need it most —retirement. These policies also provide peace of mind for retirementplanning because they specify the minimum guaranteed income a per-son can draw in retirement.

• Realizing Savings Doesn’t Always Have to Mean Sacrificing:Saving with this kind of specially designed dividend-paying whole lifepolicy allows the policy holder to borrow equity and use it for need-ed major purchases. Some companies even offer policies that contin-ue to grow as if no money had been withdrawn. This can open up allkinds of new possibilities for responsible savers.

As parents, one of our most important lessons for our children is toteach them to spend and save wisely. So why do so many of us gambleour hard-earned money in risky investments such as the stock market orreal estate? By saving instead of gambling, we can provide for our finan-cial future and teach our children the lifetime value of being financiallyresponsible and self-sufficient.✲Pamela Yellen is the author of New York Times bestseller, BANK ON YOURSELF: The Life-Changing Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future.

Money Saving StrategieS

in any economy By Pamela Yellen

��

CEMA Childcare Staffing1940 SW Blvd - Bldg A. 2nd floorVineland, NJ 08360

Looking for a job in Early ChildhoodEducation?

Let a CEMA CHILDCARE STAFFING representative do the job search for youCEMA CHILDCARE STAFFING offers a unique staffingservice to daycare centers throughout South Jersey.

• We conduct a job search targeted to yourqualifications and trainyou in skills you need.

• Offering multiple services including temporary, temp to hire and direct hireplacements.

• We match you with adaycare center within areasonable distance towhere you reside.

Accepting applications in person:Mon-Fri between 9am-1pm.An interview will be conducted whenyou apply.

When it comes to CT scanners and children’s exposure to radiation, onesize does not fit all at Atlantic Medical Imaging.

Because of increasing evidence that repeated exposures to radia-tion found during CT (Computed Tomography) scans may slightlyincrease the risk of future cancer, Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) hasbecome a regional center of excellence for low-dose radiation in its CTmachines. AMI is the first outpatient radiology practice in New Jersey –and one of only 29 organizations in the United States – to offer revolu-tionary new CT technology that reduces exposure to radiation by up to50 percent.

“Radiation dose reduction is important to all patients, especiallychildren, young women and people requiring repeat CT scans, such ascancer patients,” says Dr. Jacob S. Lee, Chief of Neuroradiology, who’sbeen with AMI since 2005. “This new technology enhances our ability toaccurately diagnose disease and detect life-threatening illnesses.

“Radiation exposure in CT images matters to us, particularly withchildren, because they are more sensitive to radiation and what we donow will impact their future lives,” adds Lee.

AMI has offices in Cape May Court House, Galloway andManasquan with the low dose CT machines. From the outside,its low dose GE CT scanners look the same as any other CTmachine, but offers a completely different experience for chil-dren when compared to an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine:

• CT is lightning fast: CT scanning lasts just a few seconds while MRIsmay last between 15-45 minutes.

• CT is quieter and makes a gentle whirling noise, in contrast to theloud pinging noise the MRI machine makes. In fact earplugs are oftenneeded for MRI.

• A CT machine is much less claustrophobic than the MRI: The diame-ter is much larger, and the length is shorter. For children, a CT maylook like a skinny doughnut with a large hole, while MRI looks like afat doughnut with a tiny hole.

“The CT is tolerated very well by all patients, particularly our pre-cious pediatric population,” says Lee. “It’s vital for any imaging center toupgrade imaging tools periodically to take advantage of the latest tech-nology. At AMI, we believe this is an essential investment well spent overand over.”

The new CT machines have a special tool for reducing radiation –an automatic dose modulation technique where the computer adjuststhe dose based upon the size of the patient as well as the body part ofthe patient. A more recent development is a special feature that reducesthe imaging noise and improves image quality.

This radiation dose reduction – combined with improved imagequality – allows AMI’s radiologists to make an accurate diagnosis, fasterand better.

In the last six months of 2010, AMI performed 13,500 CT exams,325 on patients aged 18 and younger. With these revolutionary low-doseCT scanners, that number is sure to increase in 2011 and beyond, as parents seek to limit their children’s exposure to radiation during theseimportant, often life-saving examinations.✲

business spotlightAtlantic Medical Imaging

Takes Lead in South Jersey in Offering World’s First

LOW DOSE CT IMAGING

Need Help Fighting for YourChild’s Rights?

Let Us Help...

MICHAEL I. INZELBUCHAttorney-at-Law

• IEP Development• Due Process Hearings• Service Procurement

Phone: 732.905.0325Fax: 732.886.0806Email: [email protected]@aol.com

Member NJ & NY Bars



Plan It or Wing It?

Much of summer’s appeal is a slower-paced day with less-restrictiveschedules. So why put a plan in place? The days will progress moresmoothly if everyone knows what to expect. Even the most looselyplanned season will help you get special trips and events completedbefore summer’s end.

If you are a planner, create a summer calendar and post it in a placethe entire family can view. Write vacations and regularly scheduled activ-ities (swim lessons and summer library programs) on the calendar first.Then, add in special day trips and excursions. Ask family members to beinvolved in choosing activities so everyone will have an event to antici-pate.

Do thoughts of calendars and schedules make your head ache? Ifyou are a mom who likes to wing it, you can benefit from thinking aheadwithout over-doing the schedule.

Jennifer, mom to two, says, “I do a combination of planning and fly-ing by the seat of my pants. I try to schedule 1-2 activities each week andleave the rest of the time open for spur of the moment activities.”

Jenni, mom of two, also mixes up the summer schedule. “We planperiodic ‘big’ days — a trip to the zoo, for example. We also plan lots ofgroup activities and play dates and leave at least two days each week forrunning the sprinkler and climbing trees in our own yard.”

Plan A Worry-Free Summer

Summer! School is out, schedules are free and the living is easy. Or is it? With a little prepwork and a plan in place, you can schedule your summer the way it should be—worry-free.

By Julie Steed


Summer TIme SAverS

b Keep a designated bag packed for thepool or park. Include sunscreen, non-perishable snacks, towels, wipes, toysand pool/beach passes.

b Designate age-appropriate householdchores for the kids. Distributing dutieswill help you keep the house cleanerand free up more time for fun.

b Freeze strawberries or pineapple chunksfor an instant healthy cold treat.

b Keep sunscreen and bug spray in a designated location so that it can befound quickly.

b Create a rotating play date with anothermom so that you (and she) can runerrands without the kids.

Be Consistent

Routines offer day-to-day consistencyand can be crucial to the overall suc-cess of a single day. Kelly says, “I haveyounger kids (2 and 6) and if they don’tstick to some type of schedule, I havetwo super monsters on my hands!”

Routines do not need to be bor-ing or restrictive. Eat meals at aboutthe same time each day, but takeadvantage of the relaxed schedule andtry something new. Eat breakfast out-side in pajamas, take lunch to the parkor share a snack under a shade tree.

Find the natural ebb and flow toyour days and include regular naptimesand rest breaks in your daily routine.“Our older son benefits from his dailyquiet time and our younger is MUCHhappier, at 2 years old, if he gets hisafternoon nap,” says Liz, mom of two.

Keep bedtime consistent, too.Whether your kids play until dark orgo to bed promptly at 8, a regular bed-time will benefit the entire family. “Asparents, we think it will be a treat to letour kids stay up late. Then I’m alwayssorry the next day because they aretired and cranky,” says Jan, mom of five.

Organize Fun

A touch of organization means morefun and less stress for everyone.

“I keep a set of Rubbermaiddrawers in my garage with things likewater guns, sidewalk chalk, jump ropes,balls and gloves so whenever the kidswant to play outside they know rightwhere to go to pick up their favoritetoy,” says Nicole, mom of 3. Nicole alsokeeps healthy snacks on hand. “For mytweens, food is key! Anything they canpick up with their hands and take onthe run is great.”

“Something we are looking for-ward to this summer is getting togeth-er with families in our neighborhoodfor dinner once a week,” says Jenni,mom of two. “We’ll meet at rotatinghouses on Thursday afternoons, let thekids run and play and all eat dinnertogether, picnic style.”

Don’t wait another minute! Getbusy scheduling a worry-free summerand watch your entire family have agreat season.✲Julie Steed plans for a worry-free summer with adry-erase calendar and lots of trips to the pool.

Tourette syndrome is an ofteninherited neuropsychiatricdisorder with onset in child-

hood, characterized by multiplephysical (motor) tics and at least

one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristi-cally come and go.

Tourette’s was once considered a rareand bizarre syndrome, most often associatedwith the exclamation of obscene words orsocially inappropriate and derogatoryremarks, but this symptom is present in only aminority of people with Tourette’s.

Tourette’s is no longer considered a rarecondition, but it may not always be correctlyidentified because most cases are classified asmild. Between 1 and 10 children per 1,000have Tourette’s; as many as 10 in 1,000 peoplemay have tic disorders, with the more common tics of eye blinking, coughing, throatclearing, sniffing and facial movements.

While there is no “typical” case ofTourette syndrome, the condition follows afairly reliable course in terms of the age ofonset and the severity of symptoms. Tics mayappear up to the age of 18, but the most typi-cal age of onset is from 5 to 7.

Dawson Coyle, age 12, was first diag-nosed when he was 5. “Dawson was stretchinghis neck repetitively and his father and Ibecame concerned,” explains Kathy, Dawson’smother. “His pediatrician suggested we go toCHOP for further evaluation. As the vocal ticsand motor tics became more prevalent overtime, his diagnosis was confirmed.”

Genetic and environmental factors play arole in the etiology of Tourette’s, but the exactcauses are unknown. In most cases, medicationis unnecessary. There is no effective medica-tion for every case of tics, but there are med-

ications and therapies that can help when war-ranted.

“At first I felt a bit helpless and wanted toseek treatment as much as possible,” remem-bers Kathy. “We also went to Johns HopkinsHospital. We tried a couple of medicationswith Dawson, but we soon realized that theside effects were far more detrimental thanthe diagnosis.”

Tourette’s does not adversely affect intel-ligence or life expectancy. The severity of thetics decreases for most children as they passthrough adolescence, and extreme Tourette’s(TS) in adulthood is rare.

“The severity of Dawson’s TS is manage-able. We do have our trying days, but Godgives us the strength we need for eachmoment. We just could not see medicating himfor something that waxes and wanes. We didnot want to see the light and spark of his per-sonality dimmed in any way,” says Kathy.

Many people with TS report that certainfoods, toxic chemicals or other environmental

situations maketheir symptomsworse. “Dawsonhas a few trig-gers,” says Kathy.“Being overtired,excessive sugar,processed foods,too many carbsand food dyes arethe most com-mon. He is on apreteen multivita-min and fish oil.On nights whenhe can’t seem to

unwind, we give him a natural supplement ofmelatonin.”

For a long time, Dawson was too youngto understand what was happening to him.“When my symptoms are high, I start to feeldepressed, so I pray a lot, talk to my parentsand thank God that it isn’t worse. When mysymptoms are low… I almost forget about it,”explains Dawson.

Children with Tourette’s are not at high-er risk for learning disabilities. In fact, it’sthought by some, that children with Tourette’sare often gifted in other ways. “Dawson’s abil-ity to memorize astonishes me. His father andI are so proud of him. He also has a great voiceand acting abilities,” says Kathy.

The symptoms of TS usually diminishover time, but are the greatest around age 10to 12. With puberty around the corner,Dawson’s symptoms have been higher thanusual, but the family has prepared by beingmore consistent to avoid his triggers.

Having a child with Tourette’s is stressfulbecause it can’t be controlled. Kathy getsstrength from her faith, “When I see my songoing through a difficult day, my heart breaks.[Then I watch as he continues on and doesnot let anything hold him back. Dawson hasfaith like a child… he simply believes.] I am soencouraged by him. God uses him in my lifeeveryday!”

Dawson’s symptoms are also higher inpublic. “I am worried that I will annoy people.Sometimes TS makes me impulsive, but I amtrying to work on that,” says Dawson.

Kathy also stresses the importance ofhaving quiet time for you. “I need my devotion-al time to strengthen me. If I am feeling over-whelmed, I can usually trace it back to not hav-ing that time I needed.”

More than anything, Dawson wants oth-ers to know that TS is a disorder and nothingto make fun of. “I don’t like it when other peo-ple notice me, but I know that not everyoneunderstands,” says Dawson.

Dawson is just like any other 12 year oldboy. He plays with Legos and video games andloves reading his Bible, going to church, bird-ing, fishing, catching frogs, finding bugs andarchery. “I love my family and I know I can getthrough anything with their love and God’slove.”✲


know

2 grow

the truth about TOURETTE SYNDROMEthe truth about TOURETTE SYNDROMEBy Adrienne Richardson

David, Dawson and Kathy Coyle of Williamstown. Photo by VioletBrown Photograpy.

Lynne Harper remembers tagging alongwith her mother to deliver meals to theelderly. She may not have loved every

minute of the experience, but what she doesremember is the joy she felt when she wasable to put a smile on an aged face. That’s onereason why she and her family now spend timetogether making a difference in their commu-nity.

Too often we save much of our goodwilland community spirit for the holidays, a timewhen we’re extremely busy with a long To Dolist. It’s also a time when organizations can beoverwhelmed with offers of help, says Harper.Perhaps it’s time to put some of that holidaycheer and goodwill toward others to workwhen we actually have the time and energy toput into it...during the lazy days of summer.

Why Volunteer? There are three groups who directly benefitfrom families volunteering together, accordingto Heather Jack, executive director of TheVolunteer Family: kids, parents and the organi-zations to whom they give their time.

Your kids can gain so much from givingsome of their time to others. “Volunteering,”says Jack, “teaches compassion, understandingand new skills while building self esteem.” Also,

because summer is loaded with free time forkids, it’s the ideal time to explore each child’sindividual interests and talents and target theirvolunteering time as personal growth time aswell.

Parents can benefit from volunteering onmany different levels. If you are a working par-ent, you want the time you spend with yourchildren to be maximized. Volunteering withyour kids is a “great way to spend time togeth-er and do something for the community,” Jackexplains. And if you are a parent whose workis primarily at home, you will find that volun-teering is a neat way to meet neighbors andcommunity members and make new friends.

And of course, your neighborhood, yourcommunity and any organizations for whichyou work will benefit greatly. By spending a lit-tle time volunteering, your family is not onlyimproving your own lives and learning impor-tant lessons, you are also making life better forother people all around you. And isn’t that agreat way to spend a summer?

Getting Started Volunteering is really just being a helper, agood neighbor and a part of your community.And the way to get started, says Harper, is tojust start talking as a family. She suggests

taking the time to sit down and discuss whatneeds each of you see in your neighborhood.You may each see a different unmet need, andwhat your kids see as they walk to school isgoing to be different than what you may see asyou drive to the grocery store. Then discusshow these needs could be met and eitherstart working on your own to meet thoseneeds, or join an already established move-ment that could successfully make a difference in that area. Afterward, make sureyou discuss together as a family how thingswent from each person’s perspective.

Need some help getting started? Here’s alist of some summertime projects your familycan easily jump into:v Do a sunscreen or sunglasses drive for a

shelter in your area.

v Simply carry your elderly neighbor’sgarbage cans back on trash day.

v Clean up a local beach or park.

v Plant a garden at a nursing home.

v Bring flowers from your yard to grace anursing home indoors.

v Join in an already existing walk-a-thon orbike-a-thon to support a non-profit organization.

v Pick up trash around your neighborhood.

v Play games with residents of a shelter ornursing home.

So what are you waiting for? Get out there,make a difference and have your best summerever!✲

Make a DIFFERENCE

LET US DESIGN YOUR DREAM KITCHEN!

KITCHEN RENOVATION & FLOORING SPECIAL��

Kitchens • Bathrooms • Countertops • Entertainment Centers Carpet • Vinyl • Laminate • Hardwood • Ceramic

Come visit one of the largestshowrooms in South Jersey—

16 full kitchens displays

3.5% Sales Tax��

www.matteokitchens.com

856.769.2490

20 Old Salem Road • Woodstown, NJ

By Bethany Dykman


These organizations can connectyour family with the perfect volunteering opportunity.

The Girl Scouts of Central andSouthern NJ(800) 582-7692 ext 204

The Volunteer Familywww.thevolunteerfamily.org

United Waywww.liveunited.org

Doing Good Togetherwww.doinggoodtogether.org

HandsOn Networkwww.handsonnetwork.org

Meals on Wheels www.meals-on-wheels.com/family

this summer

No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks!How much fun was that to sing when we were younger? Summeris definitely synonymous with freedom, staying up late and doing

what you want. So when I was approached about sending my son to sum-mer school, my first reaction was definitely no! What were the benefits?What would he accomplish? And selfishly, what about me? Did I want tohave a schedule, force him to go to bed early, miss out on summer plansbecause of a routine? No! But when it came down to it, my son was puton the bus and sent to summer school.

There is overwhelming research that proves students fail to retainacquired skills when the content is not put to use over the summer.Exactly how much information your child will forget is impossible tomeasure; however several studies show the brain is a “use it or lose it”kind of muscle. If you need to do research yourself, talk with a teacher.Most will concur with evidence that suggests the first 4-6 weeks of a newschool year is committed to review. Or, try and help your child with theirAlgebra homework and see how long it takes you to remember how tosolve for “y.”

According to Beverly Stewart, President and Director of Back toBasics Learning Dynamics, Inc., summer programs are crucial for childrenwith special needs, as many children with special needs struggle to retaininformation. While this is clearly disability specific, talking with yourchild’s teacher or therapist will help. It’s possible they will mention need-ing a “statement of regression.” Sometimes school administrators needdocumentation stating your child is at risk for losing skills acquired dur-ing the school year if they don’t continue services over a long summervacation. General education teachers, special education teachers andtherapists can usually write them.

Because many summer programs have the flexibility to offer need-specific instruction, students can make significant gains in their area ofweakness. Ask about the curriculum and goals of the session and consid-er the needs of your child. Do they match? While some parents worrythat attending summer school will lead to loss in self-esteem, so willpoor grades come fall. Summer school can actually boost self worthbecause when students are successful, they feel better about themselves.Knowing they are prepared for the next grade can help students feelmore positive about school in September.

Another benefit tosummer school is thatmost programs are onlya few hours in themorning, and only cer-tain days of the week.Unfortunately, studentswho struggle in schoolusually don’t look for-ward to attending it. Sohow do you encourageyour child to stay posi-tive and agree to sum-mer classes? Stewartadvises offering some-thing enticing for yourchild on school days.Brainstorm some of thefun activities your childis looking forward tothis summer, and sched-ule them into the schoolday. So, after school onsome days, head to thebeach or pool. Maybe

those are the days you serve ice cream for lunch. While parents might behesitant about such “bribery,” Stewart reminds us we need to do what ittakes to help our students succeed, and if these treats after school helps,then do not hesitate to do it.

With budgets as tight as they are, many schools are doing withoutsummer school this year. Do not use this as an excuse to forego academ-ics altogether. Investigate the variety of camps offered in your area. Do any offer academic support as well as activities? For example, somecamps offer an hour or two of reading and math instruction, then horse-back riding or athletics in the afternoon. This can serve as a win-win foryour child. Camps of any kind are a good source of academic support, as almost all camps encourage socializing, critical thinking skills andreflection.

If camps aren’t an option, don’t give up so easily! Consider thesealternatives:m Hire a tutor. Ask your child’s teacher or school principal for

recommendations. m Buy workbooks. There are many inexpensive ones that offer basic

skills practice. m If you have Internet access, there are many free web sites that

offer games that are academic and fun. Stewart suggestswww.edhelper.com as an example.

m Take a weekly field trip to area museums, businesses or parks. Askyour child to read you information located next to the exhibits, or ask questions about what they are seeing.

m Consider their interests and create activities based on them.Cooking encourages both math and reading, as well as followingdirections.

m Tending a garden can incorporate science. Getting lost in a parktackles problem solving and map reading.✲

Julia Garstecki is a teacher and freelance writer. Visit her at www.juliagarstecki.com.

Debating on SUMMER SCHOOL?

Here’s Why You Should Say YES!

By Julia Garstecki



GI JAMSGI Jams spotlights and promotes the musical talents of active duty, Veteran andreserve military artists of all branches, ranks and rates.GI Jams, Vol. 1: TheOriginal Music Of Our Military Artists features 14 tracks by artists and bands (fivestill on active duty and three who are Veterans that served in Iraq, Kosovo andVietnam). $10, www.gijams.com/store.

MusicSkinsWhile Dad relives the glory days listening to his favorite tunes, personalize theirmobile devices with MusicSkins – quality, illustrated protective vinyl skins thatfeature thousands of their favorite music-industry related images of bands,brands and artists – including television, pop culture and designer brands.Entirely customize your own skins with their favorite artist or upload any imageand message – even family photos or kids’ artwork – for a personal gift. $15 and up, www.musicskins.com/custom.

Gulliver’s TravelsA hilarious zero-to-hero story about a larger-than-life Average Joe, GULLIVER’STRAVELS sails on to, 3–disc Blu-ray with Digital Copy, DVD, and 4-disc Blu-ray 3Dfrom Twentieth Century Fox just in time for Father’s Day. This family-friendly mis-adventure features side-splitting moments with epic wedgies, Lilliputian foosball,and a square-off duel with a robot! $15, available where DVDs are sold.

Michael Jackson The ExperienceMichael Jackson The Experience allows players to experience the magic of the Kingof Pop by performing dance steps that were inspired by the choreography ofMichael Jackson in environments that were drawn from his world and all whilelistening to and singing along with the music that continues to excite and movepeople today. In the Kinect version, the player’s body is tracked, allowing them tosee their true movements and steps reproduced in the game. Available forNintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation, Kinect for Xbox 360 and PlayStationMove Motion Controller. $49.99, available where games are sold.

Leatherman Wave Multi-ToolEngineered of polished stainless steel and backed by manufacturer’s 25-yearguarantee, Leatherman’s Wave Multi-Tool is the most popular full-sizeLeatherman tool ever! Equipped with larger knives, stronger pliers, longer wirecutters and all-locking blades, the Wave Multi-Tool is an essential piece of equip-ment for any job or adventure. Approximately $75, Bass Pro Shops, Sears,www.amazon.com.

Citizens Bank Park Authenticated Infield Dirt Photomint with Gold CoinCitizens Bank Ballpark Authentic Infield Dirt Photo Mint features an 8x10 Stadiumphoto, a coin with infield dirt embedded in the center and a 24KT Gold platedPhillies Coin featured in a 13” x16” frame with team colored double matting. TheInfield Dirt is labeled with a numbered MLB hologram. This hologram providesverification of its authenticity and each can be verified on MLB.com. Officiallylicensed by MLB. $99.95, www.sportsgifts.com.

Inflatable Movie ScreenThis giant inflatable movie screen by Airborne features a 126” x 83” presentationscreen that’s ready whenever you are for an outdoor film fest! Easy to set up andtake down. Storage case included. Also available in wide screen. $169.99,Available at Target.

Garmin GPS Golf WatchThe Garmin Approach S1 is an innovative GPS Golf Watch that gives players theprecise distances to the front, center and back of the green. The Approach S1 also measures shot distances, works as a normal everyday watch, and has anodometer to calculate how far you’ve traveled, both on and off the course. The Garmin Approach S1 comes preloaded with over 14,000 golf courses in the US and Canada. No subscriptions and no downloads. $249.95, www.intheholegolf.com.

Father’s Day Gift GuideMake Dad feel extra special this Father’s Day. Forget the socks and

ties, and get something to fit his personality perfectly.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

1

2 3

4

5

678

In spring 2010, my daughter Jordyn was grow-ing up fast, enjoying school and her newfriends. Then Jordyn came down with what

appeared to be a common cold. I remembervisiting her at school for an event thinking shelooked a little run down but thought, “She willbe fine. I will just let her finish the school dayand see how she is tomorrow.” Later thatweek a fever accompanied her cough andrunny nose.

It was a Friday afternoon and Jordynseemed to have an atrocious virus. I tried toget her comfortable in our bed and she select-ed a movie. She walked up to the DVD playerand pushed play. When she returned to thebed she was completely out of breath. Weheaded straight to the ER.

The doctor concluded, “It could be pneu-monia, we could do a chest x-ray but it’s prob-ably just a virus.” Not knowing anything aboutpneumonia and trusting the doctor, I bundledup my daughter and drove home. Two hourslater Jordyn got much worse. All night shecoughed and moaned. I did not know what todo. I was scared. Should I go back to the ER?Should I let her sleep and wait till the morn-ing? If I go back to the ER everyone will thinkI am crazy because I was just there. I was torn.

Jordyn’s coughing and moaning continuedall weekend. Finally I decided, “This is enough;I am going back to the ER.” On the way Jordynfaintly declared, “I am not sick mommy. I don’thave to go to the hospital.” My heart dropped.I wanted to believe she was not sick but shewas clearly, extremely ill. This time Jordyn hada chest x-ray; diagnosis: pneumonia.

Her entire left lung on the x-ray wasblack. The doctor said, “We are going to

pre-scr ibean antibiot-ic and this shouldclear it up.” I watched my daughter strugglingto breathe and asked, “Don’t you admit chil-dren this sick with pneumonia?” The nurse andthe doctor agreed, “No, we checked her oxy-gen level and it’s ok for her to go home.” Againwe went home.

About a half hour later, Jordyn threw upall of the medication. We rushed back to theER and she was finally admitted to the hospi-tal. She was given IV antibiotics and oxygen tohelp her breathe.

The next morning Jordyn’s health plum-meted. She lay in bed extremely pale staring atthe wall. She did not respond to our questions.I walked out of the room and started crying. Anurse overheard me and asked if I was ok. Sheput her arm around me and said, “She wouldbe in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) if we were con-cerned.”

I walked back into Jordyn’s hospital roomto a team of doctors. They explained thatJordyn’s case of pneumonia was very serious;Pneumonia with Empyema, fluid around thelung. She was being moved to the PICU unit. Ialmost passed out!

Over the next week, Jordyn had a chesttube inserted in her left lung to decrease thefluid. She wore a vibrating vest to help shakeup the fluid in her lungs so she would be ableto cough it up. She was also given a feedingtube.

The chest therapies helped decrease thefluid buildup but the pneumonia and fever stilllingered and she was still not eating. We trans-ferred to CHOP.

The first night at CHOP, Jordyn receiveda blood transfusion. The doctor told us

Jordyn’s transfusion was crucial to herrecovery and would help her fight the

pneumonia. It did! I never thought pneumonia could

do this to a healthy 2-year-old child.The experience has changed my lifeforever. I appreciate the love of myfamily and everyone around me somuch more. Life is a precious gift!Because of what happened to

Jordyn, I joined the Family AdvisoryCouncil at Virtua Hospital where we

work to improve family and patient care;an issue I am now passionate about.

My advice to parents is to always takeyour child to the doctor if they have a highfever. Never let a doctor push you away ormake you feel you are overreacting. Parentsknow their children. Additionally, children canget very ill in the spring and summer. Washhands, use hand sanitizer and make sure yourchild eats well and gets plenty of rest!✲

By Carolyn Leigh Kellermanher story

WHAT IS PNEUMONIA? Pneumonia is an infection of one orboth lungs usually caused by bac-teria, viruses or fungi. Before thediscovery of antibiotics, one-thirdof all people who developed pneu-monia died from the infection. It‘sthe sixth leading cause of death inthe U.S.

Currently, over 3 million peopledevelop pneumonia each year inthe United States. Over half a mil-lion of these are admitted to hospi-tals for treatment. Although mostrecover, approximately 5 percentwill die.

Some symptoms of pneumoniaare chills followed by fever, chestpain on the side of the infectedlung, abdominal pain, weight loss,dry cough, nausea, vomiting, mus-cle aches and shortness of breath.

Pneumonia in the Spring?


Jordyn during her stay in the hospital

Caro

lyn a

nd d

augh

ter, Jo

rdyn


) ��# !�� !�� '� �� "�� !��

) ��"#�� !�� "� '�� ) � ��!"��'��$��"��"� �� ) �� $��!��$��# !��'!) �� &�� #��'��!# �� $� !) �� $�"��'��!"��!# ��!��"��) �� "��!"�"��!��

Home Care for Children with Special Needs

�� $��"��"��# ��"�� '��#�� #��!"� ��#�"��!

��800-305-3000 (�%%%��'��


Summer Camp Guide

1855 Hurffville Road, Sewell, NJ 08080856.401.8111

www.sportsandmorefun.com

inside of. . .

CAMP SAM

Get info on our summer events at ourOpen House on June 11

between 1-4 pm

NewGirly

Clinics!

NewThemeDays!

is a sports-oriented co-ed camp forages 5-14, offering weekly sports clinics, suchas basketball, volleyball, and soccer.Also enjoyGAGA, nature trails, water slides, inflatableobstacle courses and rock climbing!

Teamwork • Cooperation • Sportsmanship

is a GLAMorous alternativeto sports camp for ages 4-12, offering weekly girlyclinics, such as fashion shows, accessorizing, bedazzling

and cooking. Also enjoy scrap-booking, dancing,gardening, water slides and more!

Grace • Glamour • Dignity

is our newest addition created for thoselittle ones that are too young for day camps & too bigto be sittin’ around all summer long.We provide a safe,fun, and creative haven for your little ones all summerlong while their big bro & sis are attending day camps.SAM Playcare focuses on children ages 2-4. And asalways, Sports & More provides only professionallytrained staff, so you can rest assured that your littleguy or gal will be in good hands. Call for more infoand be sure to visit our open house to learn more!

SAM PLAYCARE

Adult TournamentJune 25th & June 26th

Age: 18 & up

BASKETBALL CampTrain under Former 76er’s, Tim Perry!July 11th thru July 15th

9am-1pm, Morning care option: 7-9am

Ahhh...A summer at Sports & More.

very cool.

Camp runs from June 22–September 2, 9am–4pm, before/after care available.3 or 5 day Scheduling available. SAM Playcare runs all summer long AND into the fall!

3 on 3 Triple ThreatBasketball Tournaments!

YOUTH TournamentJuly 30th

Age: 6-18

SOCCER CampsGoalkeeper Camp • Youth Development CampPee-Wee Camp • Striker Camp • Dutch Skills CampIndividual soccer camps run 1-week-long all summer.Let their names speak for themselves.Call for more info!

Medford, NJ609.254.0335

[email protected]

• Small but prestigious soccer school

• Recognized internationally

• True producer of elitesoccer players

• Accepting minimalamount of students toensure all programsare effective

• Programs improve allstudents, leading topeak performance ontheir teams!

Join the BEST Soccer Academy in the USA

��

Carli Lloyd,USA WomensNationalTeam

Heather Mitts, USA Womens

National Team


609.408.882815 Fostertown Road

Medford, NJ

PLAY LIKE THE PROS!

Check out our indoor and outdoor summer baseball camp info at

www.wedropbombs.com

• Professional Baseball Instruction• Hitting • Fielding • Strength & Conditioning • Throwing• Base-Running • Softball

1385 Magnolia RoadVineland, NJ856.405.0711www.allkidsfirstnj.com

All Kids First SUMMER CAMP Gets AllE's for EXCELLENT!

An Exciting and Enriching program full of Enjoyable Exploration..

Our program is Energizing and Encouraging! Children Engage in various activites. Different theme each week.

An Enthusiastic Environment at All Kids First!

NOW Enrolling: Ages 8 wks - 5 yrs


SSESECCUUOOLLGGFFOOAACCMYYMYMYMPMACYDATESBHE T

YTTYTYN YTYNTTNUUOOCCRRETT RETESS ETESTSRSEJEHTOUSE IN LUAV

Y!E

TERN ELS & GIROYSOR BF

SSEECCUUOOLLGGFFOOAACCMYMYMYAADDRREREMEMMMUUSS

JNy, burdooWe, vAkanBd Re E. 235

G KIN - EDA GRTH10

YTYTYNNTNTNTUUOOCCRRETETESSTSTSPPMMAMACCYAAYAYYAY

6809 0J

FULL DAY CAMPSMon–Fri 9:00am–3:30pmBoys/Girls 7–13 years old

LITTLE SIXERS DAY CAMPSMon–Fri 9:00am–11:45amBoys/Girls 5–7 years old

OVERNIGHT CAMPSOne and two week sessions availableBoys/Girls 9–17 years old

Meet Sixers Players, Coaches & other NBA Stars!Learn the drills the pros use

FULL DAY CAMPSMon–Fri 9:00am–3:30pmBoys/Girls 7–13 years old

MINI DAY CAMPSMon–Fri 9:00am–11:45am

Boys/Girls 5–7 years old

OVERNIGHT CAMPSAges 9–17 years old

Meet the Sixers Dancers!Let the Divas of Dance

teach you the latest moves.

LIBERTY LAKE SUMMER DAY CAMPLiberty Lake is the place to be for ages 4-15; transportation available in Camden & BurlingtonCounties. CAMPERS create their own schedules, guaranteeing theBEST SUMMER! Tours available daily. Conveniently located just offRte 295 (exit 52A). www.libertylakedaycamp.com, (609) 499-7820.

YMCA CAMPS OF MEDFORDThe YMCA camps of Medford provide childrenwith quality programs in a safe, supportive environment. Co-ed day and single gender overnight camps promote lifelong friendships, positive self-esteem, healthy develop-ment, strong character values and encourage individuality and independence. (609) 678-1500, www.ycamp.org.


®

C’mon, Let’s Go... Explore the

Wonders of the World

Where kids have

summer fun as they

dig deep, dive in, blaze

trails and have an adventure!

For A Summer Program Close To Home Visit MalvernSchool.com

Summer Fun... Begins Here

Proud Sponsor Of

Alex Scott: Stand For Hope Phone Bank

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Locations In PA & NJ Call 1-877-MALVERNfor NAEYC accredited schools

Private Early Childhood Education For 6 Weeks To 8 YearsFollow Us On Facebook

h tnu fremmsue vads hie kerhW

drloWWoe hf ts orednoWWo

e he trolxpE. ..os G’te, Lnmo’C

moc.loochSnrevalMt isie Vmoo He TsolCm argorr Pemmur A SoF

!eurtnvedan e avahdn ailsart

ezla, bne iv, dipeeg ddi

eyh tasnu fremmsu

m

e

dod Eohdlihy Clrae EtavirP

EAr NofA n Ps InoitacoL

®

eoobecan F Fas Ow UolloFo

o 8 Ys T To 8 Ykeer 6 Won Foitacud

sloohcd setiderccC aYEEVLMA-778-1llaCJ A & N

s

k

raeNR

Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter!You’ll get exclusive offers just for members, articles you won’t find printed in the magazine and special

events in your area. Sign up at www.southjerseymom.com.

BECOME AN ADVERTISING ACCOUNTEXECUTIVE WITH South Jersey MOM[ ]

NOW HIRING!

Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to [email protected]

*Experience preferred, but not required. Full training provided.

• Flexible hours - 20 hours per week minimum• Work from home - must have home office setup

How does planning a vacation or baking a cake with your childteach valuable skills necessary for proper learning? Workingwith your child, performing tasks and doing chores are great

opportunities to teach the process of learning. With an objective tomeet and a sense of responsibility, most children will find the challengeirresistible. “Parents should find jobs which are fun and encourage fam-ily togetherness,” says Dr. Raymond J. Huntington, Co-founder andChairman of Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.

“Activities such as cooking, baking and setting the table require following step-by-step directions,” explains Huntington. “When complex

tasks can be broken down into simple steps, a child’s self-confidence isenhanced. Accomplishing something encourages a child to move on tothe next challenge.”

Summer vacation from school offers a unique opportunity for par-ents to keep their children learning while enjoying close family experi-ences. Huntington suggests including your child when planning outingsand vacations. “Planning the route teaches geography. Figuring the num-ber of miles and when to stop teaches a time/distance relationship,” he says.

“Holidays give us the time to do the things we enjoy. Parents canread stories with their children, asking questions and encouraging themto think.“ Huntington notes that “holidays are more than just days offfrom school or work. Use these experiences to strengthen a child’s attitude toward learning.”

“Try to make reading rewards for the child,” advises the noted edu-cation expert. “Remember that magazines and newspapers—even thetelevision schedule—are good reading practice tools. All these activitieshelp your child to improve skills and increase learning potential.”Huntington cautions parents to remember that learning is progressiveand that all children develop at different levels. “Climbing the ladder step-by-step is the best way to insure success,” he says. Completing one thingat a time is crucial for children trying to reach their academic goals.

Summertime is also the best time for students to catch up or getahead. Research tells us that many students actually regress over thesummer. “If your student is behind in reading, writing or math; or mere-ly wants to get ahead, use the summer to your advantage,” says RichardBernstein, Regional Director for Huntington.

The Huntington Learning Center is a nationally recognized leader inthe field of improving a child’s basic study skills through remediation andenrichment programs. Students are given individual attention by certi-fied teachers using personalized programs tailored to improve skills in achild’s trouble areas. Huntington offers individual testing and tutoring inreading, math, study skills, writing and SAT/ACT preparation to studentsof all ages.

Unique in this area, the local Huntington Learning Centers areaccredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, giving families further piece of mind.

For further information, or to discuss a specific problem, parentsare encouraged to call the Huntington Learning Center in Turnersville at(856) 227-0033 or Cherry Hill at (856) 795-1933 or 1-800 CANLEARN.✲


business spotligh

t

Summertimeis the

Perfect Timefor Learning

ATLANTIC COUNTYCar Cruises at Historic SmithvilleJune 10 and 24For more information call (609) 748-6160.

Cars 2 in IMAX 3DJune 24Star racecar Lightning McQueen andthe incomparable tow truck Matertake their friendship to exciting newplaces in Cars 2 when they headoverseas to compete in the first-everWorld Grand Prix to determine theworld’s fastest car. But the road to thechampionship is filled with plenty ofpotholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught upin an intriguing adventure of his own:international espionage. IMAXTheatre at Tropicana, Atlantic City.www.tropicana.net/imaxtheater, (609) 340-4045.

BURLINGTON COUNTYFirst Annual Ladies Vendor NIghtJune 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Join us for a fun night of shoppingwith your girlfriends! Asbury UnitedMethodist Church Fellowship Hall,2492 Andover Rd, Cinnaminson. (856)829-3801 or [email protected] Fee: Canned Good for foodPantry.

Camp Oasis Day for Kids withParents Who Have CancerJune 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Camp Oasis is a place where children and teenagers can enjoy a relaxed day of activities and talkabout their feelings, hopes and fears.Every child or teenager who is invited to Camp Oasis has a common bond; someone special intheir lives is battling cancer. Free.Registration Required. Call (609) 654-8979, www.campoasis.net

CAMDEN COUNTYCommunity Yard Sale & Flea MarketJune 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Jewish Family and Children’s Serviceis hosting a community wide yard saleto benefit the SAIL special needs pro-

gram. Cherry Hill High School Eastparking lot, 1750 Kresson Rd, CherryHill. (609) 417-8304.

Katz JCC 7th Annual Kid’s TriathlonJune 12 at 1 p.m.Swimming/Biking/Running. Open tothe Community. $20 for non JCC mem-bers ages 7-12. (856) 424-4444 Ext.114 or [email protected]. Betty andMilton Katz Jewish Community Center,1301 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill.

3rd Annual Blackwood Farmer’s MarketSaturdays, June 18-October 88:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Come out and shop for fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods,honey and much more from localfarmers and crafters. Flea marketdays, 6/25,7/30, 8/27/, 9/24 & 10/8where you can explore a vast selec-tion of “treasures” for great prices!!Blackwood Library parking lot, 15 S.Black Horse Pike, Blackwood. [email protected]

ICAN Support/Education MeetingsJune 27 at 7 p.m.ICAN of Camden County will hostmonthly support & education meet-ings, provide access to local resourcesand a extensive lending library. Weare dedicated to providing support to area women who are recoveringfrom a c-section, facing a medicallynecessary c-section or looking forVBAC information. William G. Rohrer Memorial Library, 15Macarthur Blvd, Westmont. [email protected] formore info.

CAPE MAY COUNTY7th Annual Celtic FestivalJune 11 & 12 Celebrate traditions of the CelticHighlands with live entertainmentincluding pipes & drums, Scottish andIrish dance, Junior Eastern RegionFiddle champ and more! Historic ColdSpring Village, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 Ext. 18, www.hcsv.org.

Johnsons Popcorn Father’s DayFamily Fun FestJune 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.Painters, bands, magicians & ponyrides. 9th-12th Streets, on the board-walk, Ocean City. (609) 525-9300.

CUMBERLAND COUNTYLandis MarketPlaceEvery Thursday, Friday andSaturdayThe Landis MarketPlace is a vibrantindoor public market offering adiversity of fresh and unique special-ty foods form local, independent business owners. Fill up your cupboards with quality, local foodsand produce. 631 E. Landis Ave,Vineland. (856) 794-8653, www.landismarketplace.com.

Cruise Down Memory LaneJune 11 from 5 to 10 p.m.Car Show on Landis Ave, Vineland.For more info call (856) 794-8653

Make a Father’s Day Gift EventJune 14 from 6 to 7 p.m.Families with children ages 10 andyounger are invited to the VinelandPublic Library for stories and a crafthonoring Father’s Day. Listen to sto-ries about fathers and make a gift forDad’s special day. Registration isrequired for this free program, asspace is limited. Craft supplies arefunded by The Friends of theVineland Public Library. Children ages8 and younger must be accompaniedby an adult at all times in the library.1058 E. Landis Ave, Vineland. (856)794-4244, www.vineland.lib.nj.us

GLOUCESTER COUNTYWalk for Life June 18 from 9 to 11 a.m.This walk not only helps save thelives of the unborn, it allows Choicesof the Heart to continue to helpchange the lives of the clients thatwalk through our doors! WashingtonLake Park in Washington Twp orGreen Acres Park in Burlington Twp.Call for more info. (856) 374-2833,www.choicesoftheheart.com

Broad Street BashJune 19 from 12 to 6 p.m.Includes artisan vendors, music, food vendors, games and fun for allages. Stop by and celebrate Father’sDay in Downtown Woodbury onBroad Street. (856) 845-8655,www.mainstreetwoodbury.org.

SALEM COUNTYKids Helping Kids Walk & Fun DayJune 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.Participate in this walk and fun dayfeaturing games, free food, a dunktank & more. Woodstown High SchoolField and Tracking, Woodstown. Formore info call (856) 986-3670 or [email protected].

Appel Farm Arts & Music FestivalJune 4 from 11:30a.m. to 8:30p.m.This exciting, family-oriented eventfeatures live music on two stages, ajuried crafts fair & a children’s village.Scheduled performers include GogolBordello (acoustic), Josh Ritter & TheRoyal City Band, Ani DiFranco,Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue,Good Old War, Red Horse (featuringJohn Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, ElizaGilkyson), Nicole Atkins, David WaxMuseum, John Francis, Avi Wisnia,RUNA, and Napalm Da Bomb. Seatingis general admission so bring blanketsor low-back chairs to sit on. 457Shirely Rd, Elmer. 1- 800-394-1211,www.appelfarm.org.


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

things 2 do

To submit your event, send an email to [email protected]. Entries are due six weeks prior to the event and are filled on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited.


To purchase your subscription via mail, cut out the form andmail with payment to: Superior Graphics P.O. Box 2413,

Vineland, NJ 08362 or purchase online at www.southjerseymom.com

❑ Home delivery of South Jersey MOM,12 monthly issues

❑ Our monthly e-newsletter in your inbox

4

4

For just $29.99/year you will receive:

Have South Jersey MOMdelivered to your home!

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

PARTIESBOWLING BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT MEDFORD LANESChildren age 4 to 12 love Bumper Bowling! Bumper railskeep the ball heading to the pins. We have light balls, cus-

tom mini ramps and you can bring your favorite food. (609) 654-4021 or visit www.Medfordlanesnj.com for more info.

THE CLAY STATION Paint your own pottery and mosaics is a great place for kids, familiesand adults to relax & have fun together. We offer the easiest birth-day parties, summer camps, ladies nights, field trips, and walk-insalways welcome. www.theclaystationnj.com.

POSTPARTUM CARETENDER MOMENTS MOM CAREPostpartum Doula, Mary Kling provides a helping hand for newmoms. Providing in-home newborn education, breast feeding sup-port, laundry, meal preparation, infant massage and a listening ear.Contact Mary at www.tendermomentsmomcare.com or (856) 889-9800.Certified with DONA.

resource guide

Name ________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________

City___________________________________State_____ Zip ____________________

Phone ________________________________________________________________

Email ________________________________________________________________

u Therapy by an experienced professional that is designed specifically for your child

u Quicker results with parent involvementu I make learning fun so kids love to come

Call me for an appointment

Sharon K. Pearl, M.A., C.C.C.-S.L.P. Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

18 Barclay Pavilion East, Cherry Hill, NJ(Located in the Barclay Farms Center on Route 70)

856.429.1505

PEARL SPEECH ASSOCIATES

DOES YOUR CHILD STRUGGLE WITH SPEECH?


CAPE MAY OFFICE1065 Rt. 47 South

Suite A Rio Grande, NJ 08242Phone: 609.898.5500Fax: 609.898.5501

CUMBERLAND OFFICE 415 West Landis Ave.

Suite 202Vineland, NJ 08360Phone: 856.462.6800Fax: 856.462.6801

GLOUCESTER OFFICE 6 North Broad Street

Suite 300Woodbury, NJ 08096Phone: 856.628.8600Fax: 856.628.8601

SALEM OFFICE5 Route 45Suite 100

Mannington, NJ 08079Phone: 856.469.6100Fax: 856.469.6101

Corporate Phone Number856.462.6800

856.462.6801(fax)www.qcrrinc.org

Quality Care Resource and Referral Services, Inc.

Before and After Care Subsidy Assistance • Parent ReferralsChild Care Subsidy Assistance • Strengthening FamiliesTechnical Assistance on Early Care Issues • Professional Development for Child Care Providers • Parent Education

Family Child Care Registration

june 2011 - south jersey mom magazine

Documents

pee pee

local child

summer school

fellow mom

im sure

wheredoes sissys pee

story28 business spotlight

south jersey mommagazine