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Contentsapril 2016

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6 The Benefits of Dinner Time Conversations

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8 The Cleaning Commandments: Spring Cleaning Tips from Real Women!

know 2 grow

20 Bullying: No Laughing Matter

also in this issue

4 Kid's Corner

5 Some of My Faves

10 Buying Guide

22 Ask The Doc

Summer Camp Guide

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BaBy Birds’ NestsWarmer days are here – time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine! But rainy days are inevitable, so here’s a super easy springtime craft to keep your children busy while indoors. This simple nest with baby birds is also cute enough to display on your refrigerator to bring some of the season’s delights indoors.

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As I sit working on a Sunday evening, the first day of spring, I will jog your memory that it’s snowing this evening. I think the April issue

is needed to force us to spring forward to warmer days. April is National Autism month; in the United States autism affects 1 in every 110 children. This month Dr. Karen Rizzo, a chiropractor, discusses in Ask The Doc “How can NAET help my child with Autism?” (page 22). Dr. Rizzo tells about her personal journey that inspired her to become a NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique) practitioner and how she uses this technique to treat patients by identifying food and environmental allergens. I decided to give NAET a try as most days I have hives somewhere on my body and would

often depend on antihistamines; I have been receiving treatments for about six weeks and am seeing positive results. Several days a week I work as a psychotherapist and am unable to use antihistamines as I would need toothpicks to hold my eyes open and that would certainly be an ethical dilemma to fall asleep on a client. Since working with Dr. Rizzo I am off antihistamines and have been able to add trigger foods back into my diet. Believe me, this is progress! It’s been helpful that I can eat everything I prepare for family dinners. Speaking of dinner…does your family eat together daily? Be sure to read “The Benefits of Dinner Time Conversations”, (page 6). My family generally comes together for dinner at 7pm…some nights as late as 8pm. That may be unimaginable to some but at least we are all sitting down together. Need I remind you–what will your kids be doing this summer? Be sure to check out Jess Michaels article, “Camp: The Essential Experential Classroom” (page 12). And lastly, be sure to come see the team and have a chance to win giveaways at our Spring Family Fun Day at the Moorestown Mall, April 9th from 10am to 3pm. Happy Spring!✲Your friend & fellow MOM,

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As the days get longer and the sun sets later, families are busier than ever. It isn’t uncommon to see children eating their meals “on the go”. Whether it is baseball, softball, swim, track, piano, or dance

practice, families are busy and do not have the time to sit for a family dinner. According to National Literacy Trust, “Research shows that chil-dren who sit down to eat dinner and talk with their family are far more confident communicators than those who don’t. However 1 in 4 children (26%) don’t have daily mealtime chats and almost a third (30%) spend more time online or watching TV than talking to their family.” Family dinner conversation is important not only from the bonding aspect of to-getherness in a family, but also to increase language and social skills. social skillsSitting at the dinner table with family is a great way to improve social skills. Parents can help their children with these skills by encouraging them to use proper manners such as “please” and “thank you”. Children also can learn how to stay on topic when engaging in conversations as well as understand when is the appropriate time to not speak about a topic. Children also learn the importance of eye contact when speaking.VocabularyExposure to vocabulary is an important part of Dinner Time conversation. It is a time when children of all ages step away from the language of their peers and hear advanced vocabulary. Children are exposed to over 400 new words during a family dinner conversation. Hearing different words assists children with pronouncing words correctly, activating schema and using words properly when speaking. “Vocabulary is the glue that holds stories, ideas and content together... making comprehension accessible for children.” (Rupley, Logan & Nichols, 1998/99). Conversations build vocabulary.

elaborationFamily dinner conversation gives children an opportunity to tell about their day. It also gives parents an opportunity to ask questions that re-quires children to elaborate on details and assists with retelling of events. Family members during dinner can ask questions giving children cues such as could you tell me more about…….., I have a question about………,what was your favorite part of the day? Children can be taught to tell longer and more interesting stories when prompted. These conversations help children with sequencing events, storytelling and creativity in liter-acy. listening and comprehensionSitting around a table during dinner trains children how to comprehend and listen when others speak. Taking turns telling about your day gives children an opportunity to listen to conversations. This activity promotes active listening. It models to children how to take turns during conver-sations. When active listening is taking place children are more likely to comprehend a conversation. Although children spend a majority of their day in a classroom family can also contribute to literacy and social skills development through con-versations at mealtime. It only takes thirty minutes a day to sit with your children, enjoy a meal, and help them build their vocabulary, listening and comprehension skills. These skills are important not only for literacy development but also to promote successful communication with others.✲Tara Twente Pyfrin MA, M.ED resides in Hammonton with her two boys Connor and Andrew and her husband Steven. She is an Academic Coach at Pineland Learning Center and Senior Adjunct Professor at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing, NJ. Tara is also a Doctorate Student studying Reading and Literacy at Walden University. You can follow Tara on Twitter @pyfrin or on her blog taratwen-tepyfrin.com

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Spring is right around the corner, and the only thing that I can come clean about is this: I am a terrible housekeeper. It’s true. Our laundry lives in baskets, our books are in piles everywhere, and our mail and magazines can accumulate at a rate that is, frankly, alarming. If my son didn’t

have therapy (for Autism) at the house twice a week, it would be worse. Therapy means that I at least vacuum on a regular basis. As a busy stay-at-home mom, my laissez-faire method of housekeeping was okay. I kind of embraced the mess as the stamp of a happy family, full of activity. Next month, however, I will be returning to work, and I wanted to give myself a great re-entry by making sure that my home was clean, organized, and calm. I grabbed some paper towels and a bottle of all-purpose cleaner and…nothing. I had no idea where to start. I needed some help, so I turned to my favorite place, the internet, and begged some of my fa-vorite bloggers for tips. I Offer you, the wonderful readers of South Jersey MOM, the Ten Cleaning Commandments!

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i. Thou shalt use newspaper to wipe down windows and mirrors to keep your glass lint and streak-free! (Lauren of ohhonestly.net)

ii. Thou shalt utilize pretty baskets, galvanized metal buckets, or lovely cloth containers that will serve double duty as storage space and accent piece. (Karsson of 2manyopenTabs.com)

iii. Thou shalt give your children a few chores to help them feel involved and helpful. Their assistance will also make the chores go faster! (diana of mamaNeedsaCupcake.com)

iV. Thou shalt try some of the fun new cleaning “trends,” such as the 40 Bags in 40 days Project or the Konmari method. (Suzanne of SpecialNeedsmom.com)

V. Thou shalt clean in zones- pick a day to do the bedroom, bathroom, or the hall closet that always turns into a catch-all for junk. (lauri of mamaNeedsaNap.com)

Vi. Thou shalt carry what you need for cleaning, such as your supplies or a bottle of water to sip, in a laundry basket as you move around the house to clean. The basket can also help gather any stray items you find around the house until you can return them to their rightful spot. (Steph of lifeaccordingToSteph.com)

Vii. Thou shalt subscribe to a website devoted to tips on cleaning and de-clut-tering, such as FlyLady.net (maintained by marla Cilley). You can even subscribe to have tips delivered to your inbox daily!

Viii. Thou shalt keep up with daily cleaning tasks to prevent your home from becoming an overwhelming mess! Wipe counters, sinks and toilets, keep up with laundry, and pick up around the house each day. (Steph of lifeaccordingToSteph.com)

iX. Thou shalt utilize charitable organi-zations, such a Purple heart or Goodwill, to put good use to the treasures that no longer have a place in your home.

X. Thou shalt turn to her highness, martha Stewart, when all else fails. There are stacks of books full of her expertise at any local bookseller.

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In today’s society, 1 out of 4 students, ac-cording to the National Center for Educa-tion statistics 2015, report being bullied

during the school year. So, how do we raise children that are not a part of the problem or the victim? While bullying may be a part of life, there are ways to teach children morals. Parents and educators play a key role. Many school districts have enacted and enforce strict “No Bullying” policies. For mother of four, Lillian Pieczara, whose chil-dren; ages 4, 7, 10 and 11 attend three schools within Glendora school District in Gloucester Township, her schools have come up with some ways to encourage positive practices and deter bullying. “The school has a ‘buddy bench.’ Anytime a student does not have a friend or does not have an activity to do, they sit in the buddy bench. This makes other children aware and they are able to invite the child to play.” She says the principal also promotes good be-havior by giving “tiger paws “to students who demonstrate kindness and good behavior and show signs of an exemplary student. “ Paying attention to what is going on

around you can help to stop bullying. Experts suggest, that there are many warning signs in victims, such as lost or destroyed property and unexplained injuries. Common ailments for victims often include headaches or stomach aches. An indication that your child may be a victim could also be changes in behavior such as eating habits. Engage your child in conver-sation. Be present in their life. Pieczara agrees. “I’m not my child’s friend. I’m their parent, and they can tell me anything. Truth is important. Even if my chil-dren are caught doing something they shouldn’t do, they understand truth brings better conse-quences than lying. I constantly ask about their days, I know their friends.” Teach your child there is zero tolerance policy for hitting. Encourage them not to hit back. Encourage your child to walk away. Teach your child to report bullying by explain-ing what is being done, who is doing it, what they’ve done to resolve the problem. Nurturing your child’s self-esteem is also important. It’s no coincidence that chil-dren tend to pick on less confident and more

reclusive students. By encoring you child to develop talents, it may help them better assert themselves with their peers. Sports are a great way to promote self-esteem. For parents, it’s important to try to remain objective, which can often be hard. Go to the school, if the problem is serious. Be sure you have your facts written down. Being on the other end isn’t ideal either. If you believe your child is bullying take the problem seriously. Explore reasons for your child’s negative behavior. Get professional help if you feel it is necessary for your fam-ily. Hold the child accountable for bullying. Consistently enforce the rules and demonstrate consequences for bullying like loss of comput-er, iPhone, iPod.

Continually monitor your child’s prog-ress by staying in contact with school, find out who their friends are and what activities they like to do. While bullying will likely be a problem for decades to come, when we remove the dis-traction of bullying, we encourage our children to learn, develop socially and become better adults.✲

Bullying: No LaughiNg Matter

By Lisa Figueiredo

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Ask the DocHow can N.A.E.T. help my Child with Autism?

Autism is a condition that affects the neurologi-cal system, immune system, and digestive system. N.A.E.T. is a drug-free, alternative approach to treat and eliminate allergies. By naturally introducing the body to the allergen by holding specific vials, de-termined through muscle testing, then avoiding the allergen for 25 hours, the child can then be exposed to the allergen without having a negative reaction. Often, children with Autism have allergies such as egg, milk, casein, soy, wheat, gluten, peanuts, food

coloring, sugar, B-complex, cats and dogs, mold, dust, chemicals, and en-vironmental allergies including grass and pollen. Each allergy is treated one at a time. If you have a child with Autism, getting rid of their allergies is incredible! It makes everyday life much easier and more peaceful. My son was Autistic when he was a child. He was allergic to 90% of foods. He could only tolerate some fruits, vegetables, and seafood. After having N.A.E.T. treatments once a week for four months, he basically could eat anything he wanted without having an adverse reaction. His follow up treatments were being checked for allergies once every few months. N.A.E.T. helped with my son›s Leaky Gut Syndrome. Leaky Gut

Syndrome is a disorder associated with altered intestinal permeability, meaning undigested proteins leak through the intestinal lining of the gut into the bloodstream throughout the body, eventually crossing the blood-brain barrier, effecting the brain and neurological system. Through N.A.E.T., by introducing the body to what it is allergic to, the body builds up a resistance to the allergen so that the body is not allergic to it anymore. N.A.E.T. can alleviate children with Autism›s allergies that can result in a child›s overall digestion and behavior in a positive way. In my experience, N.A.E.T. helped my child eat a less restrictive diet and eliminated his hyperactivity. Most important, my son screamed all night in extreme abdominal pain for four years because his digestive system was inflamed and he could not tolerate what he was eating. After being treated with N.A.E.T., he slept all night long and never woke up again screaming in abdominal pain. Through N.A.E.T., Metallothionein Promo-tor, supplementation, Auditory Integration Training, Occupational Thera-py, and Craniosacral Therapy, we reversed my son’s Autism and N.A.E.T. was a very important part of this process. Contact Rizzo Family Chiro-practor Center today to set up your child’s consultation 856-224-0300.Recommended Reading: NAET: Say Goodbye To Allergy Related Autism by Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad

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