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nov/dec 2015

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u Common Child Illnesses

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ContentsNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 mom 2 mom

6 The Attitude of Gratitude: The Attitude We Want Our Kids to Have

8 Hosting a Cookie Decorating Playdate

moms R women 2

10 Helping Your Child Test Limits Safely

know 2 grow

20 8 Unique Holiday Traditions

22 Common Illnesses in Kids

also in this issue

4 Dear Working Girls

5 Some of My Faves

10 Ask the Doc

14 Buying Guide

28 Things to Do

30 Recipe Corner12 Business Spotlight: Friends School Mullica Hill

Holiday Special Section

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Dear Working Girls,I know it “takes a village” to help raise a child in today’s world, but my Mother in Law helps us far more than my Mom does and I’m wondering how I can acknowledge my MIL for all that she does, without starting World War III with my Mom.Sincerely, Daughter Dearest

Dear DD,Ahhhhh… If ever there was a dicey family- dynamics situation, you may have found the diciest of them all. I’d imagine this issue has far deeper roots in your relationship with your Mom, than just your MIL pitching in a little bit more in the carpool line. That being said, if you’re looking to keep things simple and avoid hurt feelings (on the end of your Mom)….it’s best to thank them both in the same way with the same type of gesture- flowers, a restaurant giftcard etc. However, clearly the personal sentiment expressed in an accompanying card, should certainly offer your thanks on the appropriate scale.It may take a village but within that village, you need to choose your battles and this one might not be the one to fight during this season of thanks.Good luck!The Working GirlsHeidi & Lainee

See this assortment of stickers? There are so many creative things to do with them, and with more credit to

my five-year-old granddaughter Ryan, she suggests making Sticker letters for KIDFUN. A fun way to learn the alpha-bet and a great activity to keep kids busy — even when waiting at a restaurant or doctor’s office! Okay, can your child turn stickers into a capital R? … or the letter of her name? Thanks, again, Ryan!

Not only a South Jersey Mom, Sharla Feldscheris a proud South Jersey Grandmom (Grammy, as she prefers to becalled). The author of six books on creative ideas to do with young children, including two KIDFUN Activity Books published by HarperCollins, she has a blog at www.kidfunandmore.com with more easy-to-do KIDFUN ideas. Sharla has her own public relations business in Philadelphia. A real kid-believer, she began her career as the first PR Director of the Please Touch Museum and started her own business with Sesame Place as her first account, representing the park for 26 years.

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November arrives with a focus on all things South Jersey MOM: parenting, family, fun and the home that brings them all together. Early in the

month, we soak up the last days of autumn and outdoor living; by the last week of November (specifically the fourth Thursday) all eyes turn towards the holidays. For me, Thanksgiving is the perfect gateway to the holiday season. It begins with my husband’s family of twenty-two and three dogs that come together for a familiar feast at my in-laws, yet never the same twice. The kids, eleven total and not so small anymore (pictured to the right) have a blast playing games, making up dance routines, playing football and laying around Nana and Papa’s house for the day eating Nana’s famous chocolate chip cookies and laughing while creating memories. The kids pick their holiday pollyanna out of a bowl with Nana, and Papa always asks the kids (while he’s catching it on video) what they are grateful for. From there, it’s a long weekend of improvised fun: Football, shopping, outside fun

and decorating—the less structure, the more we enjoy it all. And, then December becomes a flurry of holiday traditions, activities, and parties. Let us help you get through the holiday season by flipping through our pages to find great tips. This month we feature “How to Host a Cookie Decorating Playdate” for your little guys (page 8). Everyone loves baking and decorating cookies, why not do it with friends to make it even more fun! What are the holidays really about anyway? What is it you want to teach you kids, gifts or gratitude? If you’re a parent striving to balance both than don’t miss “More Gratitude, Less Attitude” (page 6). And, stop worrying about how to keep your family healthy this holiday season and check-out this issues “Ask The Doc” (page 10) to get natural alternative remedies. I’ve started using thieves essential oil in the diffuser mentioned in my faves and am loving the great cinnamon scent and apparently I’m killing bacteria while doing so, love multi-purpose products! Wishing you and your family a healthy and blessed holiday season.✲Your friend & fellow MOM,

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My youngest child’s weekly therapy session was due to start in about 5 minutes. It is at our house. This is “old hat” for us, as she/we’ve know this therapist since my

daughter was an infant. During a recent therapy session she arrived with a gift for my daughter. Very generously she found, while out shopping on her own, an Elsa (Disney Movie... unless you’ve been living under a rock ... just kidding) costume/dress-up as a surprise.” My little one, with spe-cial needs (and with a special gift for saying exactly what is on her mind) blurts out “not again! this is boring! where is the wig! where is the shoes” I. Could. Have. Died. The therapist started cracking- up as she knows my daughter. Me = not so much. Where was the gratitude kid?! Hello!? I work super hard each day with my kids on gratitude. In an effort to save my Mommy-face... here are some ways to help cultivate the ever-important attitude of gratitude... the attitude we WANT our kids to have. 1.) Go Tell it On the Mountain: I have one of the nifty new fake chalkboards stuck to the wall in the kitchen. You roll it out and stick it to the wall and wah-lah instant fake chalk-board! Each week I write on it a ‘saying of the week’ (make it motivational ... it can be a prayer depending on what, if any, re-ligion you practice) then below it, I write what each of the kids did “good” that week - meaning - what they did extraordinary, that week. For example: “you were a huge help to your friend at school when he fell on the playground his Mommy told me. I am so proud of you for your compassion” I then make a big thing about it. It remains up on the board all week and I tell my kids how grateful I am to have them in my life. 2.) Give it away, says the Red Hot Chili Peppers: I have learned that your kids watch you like a hawk - and I don’t just mean in the bathroom. They want to know that you practice what your preach. Are you doing what you say to them too? Are you living the life you are asking them to live? Not to get all “Zen” on you... but it is true. They just won’t go out and buy ocean front property in Arizona. These little ones are too smart. In order for them to fully ‘get’ and appreciate gratitude,

they have to see it and practice it WITH you. So YOU as the parent have to start living it. So you need to start givin it away there Mama... fill up that clothes donation bag along with them... your closet needs to be trimmed too. Maybe do a good a deed for a stranger in need. Every year on my youngest child’s birthday we did a DVD drive to the local hospital as a way to show appreciation and thanks to their pediatritrics section as she spent so much time there. We wanted to not only receive on her birthday, but give away and help others and I wanted my kids to have an understanding of this. My kids helped label each of the DVDs and deliver them to the hospital. They learned birthdays aren’t just about getting.3.) Weekly roundup: We are church-goers around here. (Yes... even the

service dog goes.) But whether or not you go to church or not, or what your religion is you can find gratitude and teach grati-

tude. Before we go to church on Sunday’s my circus... I mean, me the kids (and dog) are usually all in bed

together very cooperatively discussing getting dressed for Sunday church (sarcasm... kids are saying they don’t want to get dressed and Mom is saying please get dressed...) So Mom says “Lets do our weekly round up... what are we all grateful for this week and what do we love about one another?” and then one by one we are each given a chance to speak ...without in-terruption ...it is the rule. It is nice to hear what we all say. “I am grateful for my service dog, Data. I love my sissy because she helps me.” and then one more: “I am grateful for Mommy be-cause she reads to me each night and I love her (tug!)” and suddenly the whole Elsa dress thing didn’t seem so horrible anymore. Here’s to be-

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In my opinion, holiday decorations aren’t completely finished until the house smells of warm cookies that are placed out for all to snack. Whether you are the embodiment of Cindy Lou Who or leaning to-

wards the “Bah Humbug!” side, everyone loves cookie baking and deco-rating during the holidays (or at least devouring the delicious baked goods that come during the holidays!) That being said, it’s time to get those little fingers to work! For this cookie play date, most of the work will be done decorating the cookies. It’s hard enough to stay organized while sending out invites, picking up supplies, and getting everyone together so a basic sugar cookie recipe will make sure things go as quick and painless as possible. If you wish to add a little something special, pick up some cinnamon sugar and turn these babies into snicker doodles!Here’s what you will need: • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt • 1 ¼ cup of softened butter or margarine • 2 cups white sugar or cinnamon sugar if you so please • 2 eggs • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • ¼ cup white sugar or cinnamon sugar for decoration • 2 large bowls • Mixerw Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl stir

together the flour, baking soda, and salt then set that aside for later

w In another bowl or the mixer if you chose, cream together the butter and 2 cups of sugar until thoroughly mixed and of a fluffy texture. Add the eggs one at a time. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients as well as the vanilla.

w You choose: roll the dough into ping pong sized balls or use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about a 1/4th of an inch and use cookie cutters to create fun shapes. *If you’ve chosen to add cinnamon sugar now is when you should roll the dough balls in the cinnamon sugar or sprinkle cinnamon sugar on your cookie shapes.

w Place cookies on a ungreased baking sheet about two inches apart. Pop the delicious cookies in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until brown on the edges. Allow 10 minutes to cool before decorating.

Now comes the fun part! Eating the cookies! Oh, wait no... First we must decorate them. For a holiday theme try picking up color appropriate frost-ing such as red, green or yellow. Side note: frosting is for decorating, not for having a spoonful when no one is looking. For a simpler fix, if you happen to have food dye just pick up white icing. This recipe should yield about 30 cookies so plan your supply list accordingly. You know the kids will get it all over their clothes, the floor, the dog, but hear me out… Take a sandwich bag and fill it with icing. After you have spread a thick layer of red frosting on your cookie, cut the tip of the bag and have the kids ice their own holiday themed designs onto the cookie. There you have it folks, satisfied kids and a satisfied sweet tooth!✲

Hosting a Cookie Decorating Play Date!Jenna Mackiewicz


How many times have you seen a nervous parent on the playground shadowing their toddler as the child tries to navigate the terrain? While it is a perfectly normal in-

stinct for parents to want to protect their children, we must be mindful of just how protective we are being in order for us not

to step over the line into stunting our child’s growth. When our child is trying to navigate the playground terrain (barring an underlying disorder or diagnosis), we should take a deep breath and step back and allow them to try and possibly fall so that they learn what to do and not to do at the playground.When our child wants a glass of orange juice, as long as it is develop-mentally appropriate, we should again take a deep breath and allow them to try. With younger children, we might hold the cup while they pour the juice and for slightly older children, we might take a step back and allow them to do it entirely themselves. When our children get a bad grade in school, instead of running to their rescue and calling the teacher, or overreacting as if the bad grade is the end of the world, what if we simply take a breath, sit with our child and ask them how they feel about their grade and what they might be able to do differently next time? It is through these types of interactions that we connect more deeply with our children and support them in figuring out how to become responsible adults. They begin to see us as supportive guides in their lives rather than domineering, controlling tyrants who have little faith in their abilities.

What about when they have a challenging interaction with a peer or teacher? Again, we can take a deep breath and a step back and allow them to first try to handle the situation before we jump right into to protect or “rescue” them. It would be helpful in this scenario to sit with them and brainstorm some ways that they could handle the situation so we are not leaving them to deal with it completely on their own. But again, in this way we are supporting and guiding them rather than leading them by a leash down the path of their own lives. While it may not seem this way when they are very young, it is im-portant for us to remember that as parents, our job is to raise adults who can stand on their own, take care of themselves, and figure things out, living lives that bring them great joy and satisfaction while we stand back and enjoy the show like a front-row member of the audience watching their lives unfold before us. This is how we remain deeply connected to them and them to us, knowing that we have faith in their ability to become who it is they are meant to be.✲Erin Taylor, MA is a wife, therapist, writer, parent coach and mom to four children ages 7, 9 and 12. Her oldest daughter died of a heart defect as a baby. It Takes A Village Parent Coaching is a source of inspiration for her work, and you can reach her [email protected].

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Ask the DocFLU Be GONE: Natural Alternative Remedies for cold and flu like symptomsCold and flu-like viruses pound us every season. High fevers, chills, headache and body aches, nasal and sinus congestion, sore throat, cough, OH MY! Here are helpful hints to cope, since we know that antibiotics do not eliminate viral illness.The first step is to wash your hands and try to be healthy from the start, including low levels of stress. • Umcka (pelargonium) – decreases sore throat, cough, and respiratory

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• Oscillococcinum – helps to relieve flu like symptoms, especially body aches

• Thieves (or similar) Oil, Oil of Oregano blend – helps cough, conges-tion, and opens the sinuses

• Nasal sprays – saline, xylitol, eucalyptus, capsaicin, or blends to help with congestion

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Sitting on thirteen acres in historic Mulli-ca Hill, Friends School Mullica Hill, under the direction of Head of School

Beth Reaves, seeks to help each student reach their full potential. Students graduate with a rigorous education and strong sense of values, preparing them to enter some of the top high schools in the area. Serving students from pre-K through eighth grade, Friends School Mullica Hill offers a rigorous academic curriculum coupled with unique learning opportunities outside of the class-room. With fewer than 200 enrolled students, smaller class sizes pro-vide each student with the opportunity to gain knowl-edge through personalized in-struction and an intimate learning experience. Friends School blossoms under the val-ues of their Quaker roots. Known as the “SPICES,” (Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, and Stewardship), each letter represents how Friends School strives to of-fer an education that speaks to the needs of the whole child. Students are encouraged to share their voice, and learn that their voic-

es have value. FSMH strives to instill a sense of community amongst the students through school-wide events made accessible to every grade. This school year introduced “The Year of the Garden.” The students are collectively reading the book “The Good Gar-

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outdoor environment that FSMH provides. A ga-ga pit, playgrounds and a new Outdoor Learning Lab ensure that students can remain connected to the out-of-doors, bridged by combining classroom learning with nature. As a bonus, FSMH offers an additional 14 acre wooded space that boasts a low ropes adven-ture learning course.

A sense of community is, perhaps, the strongest SPICES tasted on the Friends School campus. With students who are well support-ed in their learning environment, parents who are active and involved in school activities and events, and a beautiful partnership with the town of Mullica Hill, there is a climate of in-clusion and care that makes this school a stand-out. In addition, students have the opportunity to compete in competitive divisional sports.

Friends School Mullica Hill will host its next Open House on Thursday, January 28th, 2016. This event will provide information for parents interested in learning more about what a Friends education can offer. Families can register by visiting Friends School at their website, www.friendsmh.org, or by calling 856-478-2908. Can’t make the Open House? There are dates throughout the year, as well as opportunities for a private tour. Contact Friends School for more details.✲

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Holiday traditions. Every family has them. Usually, they’re traditions you had growing up and that you continued with your kids. However, every tradition starts somewhere, and

it’s always fun to create your own. grow your own tree. Growing your own tree is an excit-ing and educational way to celebrate the holidays. Buy a tree-growing kit or an already started tree. Then, take care of it and decorate it with ornaments and lights. While it’s still small, keep the tree inside. After the holidays, plant the tree outside. In the years to come, your family will remember that year whenever they see the tree, and the tree itself will help the environment!grant each other’s wishes. Decorate a plastic contain-er with your children. Have everyone write his/her name and an achievable (ex. a homemade gift, a chore done, etc.) wish down on a piece of paper. Then, have everyone pick a wish from the container and, without telling the wisher, try to make that wish come true. After the hol-iday, have everyone announce which person’s wish he/she granted.give to charity. The holidays are an excellent time to call your children’s attention to those less fortunate than themselves and teach them the value of helping others. It can be something as simple as having each child pick a can of soup and donate it to a local food drive, or be as elaborate as starting a collection of their own to give to others.learn about other cultures. Many holidays you cel-ebrate are around the same time as ones other cultures celebrate. Take the opportunity to teach your kids (and maybe even yourself) about holidays around the world.

Ask friends about the holidays they celebrate, or go to the library and check-out different books. Even a quick web search could open your eyes to a whole other world!make a time capsule. Holidays are there and gone before you know it. One way to make their passing less upsetting is to put a box of mementoes of the holiday together. Decorate an ordinary shoe box with crayons and stickers. Then, pick items that remind you of your favorite times of the family, such as crafts, family pictures, movie tickets, etc. Put them in the box and, next year, you can open the box and reminisce about all the fun you had!make your own songs. Each holiday has its songs. Mix things up by putting your own lyrics to the tune of a family favorite. It can be about a fun time, a favorite food, or just nonsense. Anything will do as long as your family is having fun.Have a holiday-themed scavenger hunt. Base the clues and prizes on the holiday. For example, a Thanksgiving poem could be: Cranberries are red, turkeys are brown, another clue is located, under the table that is round. A prize could be candy corn or a toy turkey. Anything will work, as long as it’s holiday-themed and is something your children enjoys.Write a play. Everyone has a favorite holiday special. A movie or TV show that the holidays wouldn’t be the same without. Why not make your own? Encourage your children to tap into their creative side and write their own story...then act it out!Any of these suggestions will spice up the holidays. Don’t forget to ask your children which of these they like the best or if they have any ideas of their own! Getting their input will ensure that the traditions you create will be around for years. Who knows? Maybe they’ll end up lasting for generations!✲

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CHoColate Covered Pretzels• 2 (12 oz.) bags milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips • 1 bag pretzel logs • Chopped nuts, for garnish, optional• Coconut, for garnish, optional• Chopped dried fruit, for garnish, optional• Favorite festive toppingsMelt chocolate in double boiler over medium heat on stovetop. Using tongs, or your fingers, quickly dip pretzels in chocolate allowing the excess to run off. Place dipped pretzels on waxed paper-lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle with favorite toppings. Allow chocolate to harden. You may refrigerate pretzels for a while to help chocolate set. Once hardened, remove from sheets and store in a cool location with waxed paper between layers or package pretzels in clear cellophane bags for festive gift giving.

PistaCHio Cranberry CHoColate bark• 2 (12 oz.) bags milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips• ¾ cup chopped pistachios • ¾ cup dried cranberries Line a baking sheet with foil, shiny side up. Melt chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat on stovetop. Pour the choc-olate onto the prepared baking sheet, using a rubber spatula to spread it into a 10- to 12-inch circle, about ¼ inches thick. Sprinkle the pistachios and cranberries over the chocolate, arranging them so each bite has some pistachios and cranber-ries. Let the bark harden completely at room temperature for about 1 hour. (If room’s warm, you may freeze the bark for a few minutes.) Break bark into pieces and store in an airtight container or package bark in clear cellophane bags or jars for festive gift giving.

Honey roasted nuts • 2 cups roasted unsalted almonds, cashews or peanuts • 1/3 cup honey • ½ cup raw sugar or natural sugar substitute • Sea salt or Himalayan Pink salt, to tastePreheat the oven to 350°. Grease a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Add honey to a saucepot over medium heat on stovetop. Stir just until honey’s warmed through, turn off heat and remove pan to a cool burner. Add nuts, sugar and salt. Spread out nuts onto the baking sheet. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, making sure to toss the nuts at least once during baking, so they don’t burn. When slightly brown, remove nuts from oven. Let cool completely, then break up any chunks and store in an airtight container or package in clear jars for festive gift giving.As always, Bon Appetit!Lisa Ann Panzino DiNunzio is the author of Seasoned With Love, Treasured Recipes & Lisa Ann’s Seasoned With Love II, and author of children’s book, Snicker Learns An Important Lesson. http://lisaanndinunzio.blogspot.com/ www.facebook.com/#!/lisaann.panzinodinunzio

the recipes in this month’s column are easy to prepare homemade edible gifts. Children can have fun by helping add the festive toppings to the chocolate treats and decorating homemade gift tags to go on the bags or jars. simply tie gift tag onto each packaged goody with ribbon, attach a small ornament, cookie cutter or a copy of the recipe, and you’ll have wonderful homemade gifts that are sure to please, perfect to give out to family, friends, co-workers, teachers and neighbors. from my home to yours, may you have a very merry Christmas!!!

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