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Happy New Year! I always look forward

to a new year. It’s a chance for new

beginnings….a chance to put the past

behind you and look forward to the future.

Last year was particularly hard for my family.

2011 started off with my husband getting laid

off…and me turning over the magazine to a

new owner…and strictly being the Editor.

This past year included it all…new job,

new schools for my kids, surgery for my hus-

band and a lot of uncertainties. But through it

all, I prayed a lot and had faith that it would all

work out. It was very stressful at times to

accept that I wasn’t in control of some

things…they were out of my hands.

So what will 2012 hold for my family? I’m

not sure. I know for the first five months, my

husband will still be home recovering from

surgery on both of his legs. I know that some-

how, some way, I want to take a summer

vacation, as my family has not got-

ten away for over two years. I know

that no matter what happens, I will

lean on my faith to get me through

it all.

Maybe you have plans to

spend more time with your family,

to lose weight or eat healthier.

Perhaps you want to get out of

debt…be a better parent…or a

better wife. These are all great

goals for the new year or any year!

The important thing is to identify

your goals and then break them down into

smaller, more manageable parts that you can

tackle one at a time.

Ninety-five percent of people who make

a New Year’s resolution give up on them

before January even ends. Don’t be one of

those people. Forget calling it a “New Year’s

Resolution.” Set a goal, write it down on paper

and then break it down into smaller steps.

Make sure your goal is realistic, attainable and

put a deadline on each goal.

Take some time this month to sit down

in a quiet place, while the kids are asleep, and

start to put on paper what you hope to

achieve this year. Maybe you want to write

down six new goals and spend two months on

each one…or maybe there’s just one major

goal that will take all year to achieve. Either

way, get started. Do something about it.✲

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Table ofContents

January 2012

mom 2 mom8 Back and Forth Between Mom & Dad:

Transitioning After Divorce

moms R women 210 How to Avoid Drowning in Deals

know 2 grow15 How to Choose a Valuable

Extracurricular Activity for Your Child

also in this issue3 editor’s note

6 favorite teacher essay winners

17 business spotlight: Malvern School

18 business spotlight: Katz JCC

21 things 2 do

22 resource guide

letter from the editor

Dear Readers,

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pg. 12Lifelong Health

and Wellness

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puts it), is from Woodbury. He loves preschool, playing with his

friends and chasing his cats through the house. Benjamin is a

very outgoing, loving and funny little boy. He loves the camera

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If you think you have the cutest kid in town send a 4 x 6 photo with name, phone & address on back.

There is a $15 entry fee payable to: Superior Graphics & mail to: PO Box 268, Wenonah NJ 08090.

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Beat the winter doldrums and get an early jump on plans foryour kids’ summer by coming to South Jersey MOM’s SummerCamp & Education Expo. More than 50 camps, summer pro-

grams, preschools and other private schools for every interest andage from around the area will be there!

The event will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012, from 11 a.m.to 6 p.m. at the Moorestown Mall. Admission and parking are FREE.Enter to win a FREE week of camp, an iTouch and many other greatprizes! If you pre-register, you will also receive a goodie bag andextra entries for prizes.

Representation from a wide range of program types (local day,overnight, travel and adventure) geared for kids of all ages from pre-K to 12 will be ready to share information about their program andlink you to the one that is right for your child and budget. The campsoffer programs in sports, nature, science and technology, academ-ics, language immersion, fine and performing arts and more.

Parents are encouraged to bring children age 4 to 18 to meetone-on-one with camp and school staff, ask questions and gatheradditional information about the many options for summer andnext school year in a relaxed atmosphere.

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JorDAN Legg, age 11

West Deptford, NJ

Whenever I hear the question “ Who is your favorite teacher?” I think back to fifth grade when I first

met my favorite teacher Mrs. Alday. Mrs. Alday was everything a student needed when beginning

fifth grade. From giving out candy when getting an answer right, to being by your side when you

needed help, and to put a smile on your face.

Each day every subject got more interesting and fun to learn about because she would put her

own little twist on things and make everybody have a laugh. Usually school time is very boring and

people get tired and daze off but not in Mrs. Alday’ s class. Every single day she would change up the

lesson plans and make things better then what you expected them to be.

After the lessons of that day Mrs. Alday would start babbling on and on about her adorable

baby dog Molly. Each day you walked into the room and there would either be a new picture of Molly

as her desktop or a new story about something Molly did last night.

Now that is what makes up Mrs. Alday and why she is my favorite teacher!

ALex SHuTe, age 7

Mullica Hill, NJ

I would definitely recommend my second grade teacher, Mrs. Corey, to be my favorite teacher. I

choose Mrs. Corey because she is a fun teacher, but we still learn a lot from her. She loves all of

her students and gives all of us hugs. When we have free time she lets us play games or turns on

music and lets us dance.

Mrs. Corey is the prettiest teacher at Harrison Township Elementary School in Mullica Hill,

New Jersey. She helps all of her students if we have trouble in anything – except she won’ t help

us on a test. We get one worksheet for homework each day except for Fridays. That is our day

off.

Mrs. Corey shares a lot with us about her life. She shows us pictures of her dog named

Champ. She told us Champ hides behind the couch when she wakes up. Mrs. Corey’ s husband is a

sixth grade science teacher and her dad is a mailman. She said that he can type so fast. She

gave my big brother, Andy, a Get Well card after he had surgery to get his tonsils out.

Those are the reasons Mrs. Corey is my favorite teacher.

Local students were asked to submit a short essay about whotheir favorite teacher is, in their own words. Congratulations tothe winners!

ABigAiL PYLe, age 7

Woodbury, NJ

My best teacher was Mrs. Kowalczyk! She was my favorite teacher in the world. I hope she wins the

lottery.

She is my little brother’ s teacher this year. He loves her, too but he does not understand that she

is the boss! He does not act up or anything though.

Preschool was fun. It was more fun than first grade was. Second grade is cool but preschool was

best of all. Mrs. Kowalczyck helped me with everything. I remember when we made button families. It was

so fun. We did crafts every day.

I can’ t wait to visit her class. She is the best and has great toys in her classroom. I love the baby

dolls, kitchen set, and dress up area.

Mrs. Kowalczyk was the best of all my teachers in my life. I’ ve missed her. She was so nice. She did

not yell or say, “ You messed up.” She just said, “ You almost got it,” when you said something wrong. I

loved that because I did not ever worry about being wrong or getting in trouble in preschool.

Guess what else? When it was time to end the day, she let us hug her goodbye. It seems like it was

just yesterday that I was there.


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We’ve just survived the holi-

days with all the family festiv-

ities. Although we’ll miss the

excitement and magic, it’s a relief to

return to daily life. If you’re a divorced

parent, you’ve been on overtime try-

ing to “share” your children with your

ex over the holidays. Easing the tran-

sition for kids to adjust to yet anoth-

er schedule will continue to upend

the usual winter doldrums. Whether

the transition between the parents’

houses is new or old, how do you

help your kids cope with the chal-

lenge of the parent swap?

Since the percentage of divorced

and blended families steadily increas-

es, co-parenting, which entails sharing

the child-rearing and compromising

on the routines and rules, is more

common today. Before any other

decisions are made, the focus must

remain on the children. Despite the

pain of your broken marriage, you

must remember that your kids did

not volunteer for this upheaval. Make

it “100 percent about the kids,” says

Samantha, a recently divorced mom of

two.

In order to maintain transitional

ease, frequent, rational communica-

tion with your ex is key. While chil-

dren should be kept abreast of major

changes, they should not have to

deliver messages between parents or

know the gory details. Do not forbid

your ex and children from keeping in

contact while you have them. With

respect toward your ex’s time with

the kids, check in with them, too.

However, if your child is uncomfort-

able receiving calls while with the

other parent, like Samantha’s one

child, do not push the issue.

Similar routines, rules and disci-

pline reduce tension and anxiety and

help children feel secure, so it’s

important to jointly devise a system

that works for both parents and

homes. Decisions between the par-

ents about what values and rules to

share and keep similar gives kids con-

sistency, stability and security. Nothing

is set in stone and current rules can

be revised in the future.

Keeping transitional periods

calm and pleasant will show your chil-

dren how to act and that you want

them to enjoy time spent with their

other parent. “The single most impor-

tant standard to uphold is…to have

your children reflect on how you

speak of their other parent and know

that you always spoke in a positive or

neutral manner despite how you felt,”

emphasizes Ginean Crawford, licens-

ed counselor and owner of Conn-

ections Counseling in Woodbury.

Trashing your ex and/or their new

relationships is out of the question.

Generally, kids don’t want to feel they

have to choose between parents, and

“[they] wind up resenting the parent

who badmouths the other parent.”

Another way to ensure success-

ful and smooth transitions each time

is for each parent to share not only

the fun aspects of parenting, but the

responsibilities too. Equal participa-

tion in education, medical care and

entertainment is important in main-

taining a healthy parent-child relation-

ship. If a child is ill, it doesn’t mean

visitation is cancelled or postponed –

it means the parent whose turn is

next must shoulder the responsibility.

No one parent should be the “fun

time” parent with the other parent

picking up the slack and handling the

difficulties.

Before you engage in the parent

swap, set up a routine each time the

kids leave for their other parent’s

home. Inform them when the transi-

tion will happen and help them pack

so they won’t forget their favorite

teddy bear or other comfort object.

Arrange to drop off your children at

the other parent’s home in a timely

fashion and, hopefully, your ex will

extend the same courtesy.

Allow them to bring a familiar,

soothing object between the homes,

so they feel a sense of consistency

and not disruption. Once your chil-

dren return from your ex’s home, give

your children some space and quiet

time to acclimate to their surround-

ings once again. Maybe even imple-

ment a special routine like a family

dinner or working on a hobby togeth-

er to mark how happy you are that

they are with you.

Although your marriage is over,

your parent-child relationships will

continue to grow. Building a new rela-

tionship – a partnership – with your

ex will help the children feel comfort-

able going back and forth between

their parents’ homes. Keep the focus

and love on the children and easier

times will follow.✲

Back & Forth

Between

Mom & Dad:

Transitioning After

DivorceBy M.B. Sanok



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Tough financial times call for smarter shop-

ping measures. For some of us this means

going to extremes and cutting up credit

cards. For others, it just means clipping

coupons and unplugging appliances.

No matter what your money-saving solu-

tion, merchants are catching on to these smart

shopping tactics. Stores are constantly devel-

oping their own methods to make sure we

keep buying. Many times, this comes in the

form of a sale that looks great on the surface,

but actually ends up saving next to nothing.

In fact, recent studies suggest that plenty

of shoppers are overwhelmed with the flood

of daily deals they receive. With so many spe-

cial offers flying around, here are six tips to

help you avoid drowning in deals.

Unsubscribe from NewslettersSigning up for email newsletters from favorite

merchants will keep you informed about their

special offers. However, these mailings are still

promotional materials intended to make you

spend money. If you find yourself exasperated

by the breadth of deals and discounts, try fol-

lowing stores on Facebook and Twitter. You

still get access to promotions, but they’re not

always being waved in your face. Instead, you

can access the information only when you

want to see it.

Set a Time to Review DealsThe urgency to get a bargain before time runs

out can be a distraction. When you find your-

self getting sidetracked checking each offer as

it comes in, set aside a time where you can

review them all at once. Sure, you might miss

the occasional Groupon, but at the end of the

day it’s cash that’s still in your pocket.

Reviewing deals all at the same time lets you

think out purchases more clearly, compare

offers side by side and prioritize those that

best meet your needs.

Technology is Your FriendYour smartphone is a surprising savings tool.

Some apps like GasBuddy can help you track

down the lowest gas prices, no matter where

you are. The Coupon Sherpa mobile app lets

you locate and scan coupons directly from

your phone. Using your cell in this way allows

you to find special offers specific to your shop-

ping needs.

Track Your DealsAh, the agony of a missed expiration date for

a voucher. It gets in your head and makes you

regret dollars down the drain. To avoid getting

mixed up and missing deadlines, keep a calen-

dar of when offers expire. This helps you track

the good ones and keep an eye on how your

spending matches up with your budget. You

can even do it digitally at CityPockets.com.

They organize all the deals you’ve already pur-

chased, send you expiration reminders, and

even allow you to sell unused deals.

Use Coupon SitesDespite the sufferings of deal-of-the-day sites,

coupon sites continue to grow, making it a

good thing for shoppers. Sites like

CouponSherpa.com have coupons organized

by product category and retailer name, so

finding a good discount is easy. The best part

is, their services are offered for free; credit

card information and personal details aren’t

required. The savings are there at your leisure

with no strings attached.

Price ComparisonsSeeing a deal with numbers like 50 percent off

can lead to an itchy mouse-clicking finger.

Resist the urge to act now and shop around a

little instead. Often, similar retailers are aware

of their competitors’ deals and will offer

something comparable. Also, try to shop at

stores with low-price guarantees. This way, if

you find a better deal after you buy, you can

still get reimbursed for the difference.✲

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To make this journey, focus on your overall health: nutrition, exercise

and mental state. To be successful, setting small goals along the way

will help you achieve lifelong health and wellness.

NUTRITIONYour family eats better when mom eats better. This is a win-win situa-

tion. Women need to eat a variety of foods to maintain good nutrition

because “there are 40 different nutrients” and no one food contains all

of them, according to Brenda Fedor, M.S., R.D., a registered dietitian at

Virtua Memorial Hospital. Consistency is key.

“Make half your plate fruit and vegetables,” Fedor says. Choose red,

orange or dark green vegetables and use fruit as dessert. To prevent

osteoporosis, increasing calcium in the diet is a must. Fat-free or 1 per-

cent milk is best – you get the same amount of calcium as whole milk,

but fewer calories. “Women age 19-50 need 1,000 mg calcium per day,”

Fedor says, and this includes pregnant or lactating women. Vitamin D is

needed for optimal calcium absorption.

“Complex carbohydrates give us energy,” Fedor says. They also

reduce some cancers like colon cancer. Don’t forget protein. Lean meats

and fish help maintain muscles, organs, skin, bones, blood, hormones and

hair growth. Slow down as you eat and enjoy the taste and texture of

foods. Choose water instead of sugary drinks to maintain adequate

hydration and save calories.

Fedor reminds women to combine a good exercise regimen with a

balanced diet and remember – it took time to gain the weight and will

take time to lose it. “Healthy weight loss consists of about 2-3 pounds

per week,” Fedor suggests. You should check with your physician before

starting any weight loss program, especially if you have pre-existing

conditions.

EXERCISEFitness tends to be a numbers game for women, according to Jennifer

Cherkis, certified personal trainer at Retro Fitness in Cherry Hill.

Women are more worried about the numbers on the scale and the calo-

ries they consume than on the overall fitness of their bodies.

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calories but are necessary in your diet. Lean protein and complex carbo-

hydrates help you feel full, longer. The scale and calories are important,

but do not stress over them.

“When beginning an exercise program, build slowly and be consis-

tent,” Cherkis says. The body adapts quickly so vary your exercise

routine to avoid boredom and plateaus and challenge yourself by increas-

ing weight or repetitions.

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Many women fear weight training will bulk

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“Exercise is your body’s best medicine,”

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MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTHMental health is an important part of your over-

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resiliency,” according to Robin Bilazarian,

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Focusing on positive choices in life is important.

However, sometimes you don’t have a choice

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“A main coping tool is fitness, good nutri-

tion, exercise and positive thinking,” according

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calm. Humor, yoga, music, a favorite place to visit

and talking with friends and family can all be

coping tools.

Maintaining positive relationships in life

requires work. “While you can’t always choose

who your relatives or coworkers are, practice

tolerance,” Bilazarian says. “Don’t push people

away simply because they’re different.”

However, there are “deal breakers” in relation-

ships. Abuse and adultery are a few of these deal

breakers. Avoid negative people that wear you

down mentally.

Raising children is stressful – rewarding –

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CUMBERLAND COUNTYDown Jersey North vs South January 29 at 3 p.m.From the North is Silk City. HearBarry Mitterhoff ’s stellar man-dolin stylings, Danny Weiss’heartfelt guitar and vocals, andLarry Cohen’s propulsive bass. Abreathtaking variety of stylesincluding hard-driving bluegrass,original songs and instrumentalsand audience favorites like the“Wizard of Oz Medley”.

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GLOUCESTER COUNTYMame – Live MusicalJanuary 13-29Journey back in time to theheight of the fabulous 1920’s and watch as the eccentric Mame Dennis must drasticallyadjust her lifestyle when shebecomes the guardian of her 10-year-old nephew, Patrick. Broadway Theatre of Pitman.www.thebroadwaytheatre.org,(856) 384-8381.

SALEM COUNTYNight Life: Murder MysteryDinner Show – Karaoke KillerJanuary 21 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.“Karaoke Killer” Presented byOakwood Theater PlayersPresented by the Salem RotaryClub and the Salem SunriseRotary Club Dinner Show. $35/person. This event is a fundraiserfor The Arc of Salem County.Reservations call (856) 935-1500or email [email protected] for reservations isJanuary 16. Salem City Café, 113Market St, Salem.

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