Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry
now open in Westlake Village
Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry believes that every child deserves a great smile. The doctors at Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry provide the highest standard of oral care and are attentive to the needs of each individual child. Smiling Sea Pediatric Dentistry has a fun ocean theme, with a large aquarium and interactive dolphin ride in the waiting room. TV screens above each dental chair help to ensure that every child has an enjoyable time every time.
(818)991-0978
www.smilingseadentist.com
Today in History
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Name Your Car Day
Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schultz first appeared in newspapers (1950)
World card making day
World smile day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=172
“The Feel Good Exit to Post Divorce Peace” — New York Times
Divorce Detox has empowered many Jen’s list members to stop suffering and live a great life. They utilize the most effective, empirically based treatments drawn from the fields of psychology, sociology, and the behavioral sciences. Get help: Making Your Marriage Great, Getting Through Divorce with Integrity, Being a Better Parent or Finding a Lasting Relationship. Discover how to restart your life. Call 888-456-7056 or email movingon@divorcedetox.com.
www.divorcedetox.com
Experience Highland Hall’s Waldorf Difference at their School Tour
Tuesday, Oct 8th from 9:30am-12pm
Come tour Highland Hall’s beautiful 11-acre campus and experience the Waldorf difference for your child’s education from pre-school-12th grade. You’ll meet teachers and students, visit classes, see the biodynamic farm, and find out why Highland Hall has such a high college acceptance rate in all fields of study without burning out their students. Break-out sessions for Preschool-5th grade, and 6th-12th grades. RSVP to www.highlandhall.org, lvs@highlandhall.org or 818-349-1394 x211.Enjoy $50 off the enrollment fee when you mention Jen’s List by Nov. 1st.
In Home Tutoring Designed to Meet Your Student’s Unique Needs
Learning isn’t one size fits all and tutoring shouldn’t be either! Stacey Sigal Tutoring is a small team of experienced and professional tutors that customize each session to your student’s unique needs. We’re available in the West San Fernando Valley and work with students of all ages and academic abilities, specializing in working with students with learning differences. Homework help, skill building, test preparation and enrichment. Email staceysigal@gmail.com for information.
www.facebook.com/StaceySigalTutoring
Kids Raw Cooking Class
In response to the Los Angeles Magazine Article featuring Kids Raw Cooking classes, nutritionist Tanja Johnston offers an October special to Jens List’s members. Halloween-themed raw cooking class for up to 10 kids (ages 3-12yrs) only $100 all inclusive. Reg. $150. Call 818-808-9422 or email tanja@tanjajohnston.com.
http://www.lamag.com/citythink/citythinkblog/2013/09/26/
WRITE TO HEAL – One-day writing workshop From Silence to Testimony
Sunday, October 13th from 9am-5pm in Topanga Canyon
This unique one-day workshop invites you to experience the healing power of writing. Writing is known to be a restorative tool that reduces stress and bolsters the immune system, so come join us for what promises to be a transformative experience. Instructor Karin Gutman Orloski, M.F.A., has been working closely with writers for over 10 years and often works with deeply personal material. She is an adjunct professor at California State University at Fullerton. Email karin@spiritofstory.com
www.writetoheal.com
DriveWise Auto – Charity Driven Auto-Buying and Leasing
Looking for a car? DriveWise Auto helps many Jen’s List members buy and lease all makes and models competitively, conveniently AND responsibly….and with amazing reviews. They do all the work, guarantee competitive pricing, a no-hassle experience, AND make a donation for every purchase or lease. With unbiased advice, no pressure, and pricing that is equal to or better than what people find on their own…there’s no better way to buy or lease a car! I highly recommend!
www.drivewiseauto.com
The City School Waldorf Initiative Open House – Affordable Waldorf Education in Lake Balboa
October 12th from 10am-12pm
The Waldorf curriculum recognizes that education must appeal to each developmental stage in a child. Using the arts in conjunction with academics children are taught the core subjects in a way that captures their imagination and stays with them for life. Students also enjoy music, movement, languages and Festivals! RSVP to 818-776-0011 or info@valleywaldorf.org.
www.valleywaldorf.org
Liceladytoday
Liceladytoday is a professional head lice removal service that comes to the safety and comfort of your home, manually removing lice and nits .Available 7 days/nights a week and holidays. Tutorials available to save you money. Complimentary homecare consultation to rid your home of this pesky parasite. Licelady is and early childhood educator that makes every visit a learning/ fun opportunity. Liceladytoday also services schools and camps.
818-905-5423 (LICE)
Casting 11-13 Year Old Animal Lovers for Presentation Reel for a Children’s TV Pilot
Looking for 11-13 year olds with big personalities that are huge animal lovers for a presentation reel for a children’s pilot. It will only be 1 day of filming at the Wildlife Learning Center and we are in need of 2-3 kids to participate with some of the Center’s cute animals. Think: bathing the turtles or getting a habitat ready. Email your contact info to wildlifekids@bunim-murray.com.
Your one-stop exterior residential cleaning and property restoration specialist
Castle Cleaners are the only complete deluxe home exterior and window cleaning solution. They have restored clean and gleam to hundreds of homes, including mine and I HIGHLY recommend them! Their customers are continually thrilled with their strict attention to detail as well as the discount prices. They do more for less, and we guarantee you a renewed, refreshed, rejuvenated exterior. Windows, decks, gutters, siding, barbecues, awnings, outdoor furniture and more – they do it all. Clean your castle without the hassle! Call for a free estimate, and get ready to shine! They do a TERRIFIC job!
http://castle-cleaners.com/
1st Annual Feit 4 KidZ Fertility Loan Fund Benefit
Created by The Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) in partnership with Emily and Alan Feit, it addresses the needs of Jewish couples in Southern California struggling with in vitro fertilization bills. JFLA hopes to relieve the financial burden that mounting expenses related to IVF can place upon families struggling to conceive. On Saturday, November 16th, a gala dinner will be held at The Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles to raise additional funds and awareness for the program. In addition to dancing, a silent and live auction, Kosher dinner and a premium open bar, the program will also be honoring renowned fertility specialist, Dr. Robert Boostanfar.
http://www.jfla.org/feit4kidzeventinvitation/
For our kids – mindfulness and meditation
Mindfulness is the art of paying attention to your life on purpose, without judgment. You can mindfully walk, listen, breathe and change negative feelings into positive ones. Who doesn’t want that?!
http://buddhist-meditation-techniques.com/mindfulness-for-children/
Meditation courses have become popular in private middle and high schools in Memphis. Can we benefit from positive outcomes like this here in SoCal?
http://www.memphisflyer.com/NewsBlog/archives/
Mindful kids, peaceful schools. Article discusses Toluca Lake Elem. School, the UCLA preschool that participated in a “Mindful Awareness Research” study, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and “the inner kids program” which teaches Attention, Balance & Compassion (ABCs) through games, activities, instruction and sharing (http://www.susankaisergreenland.com/inner-kids-program.html).
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/mindful
Links to mindfulness studies with children. Over a 6-week period, results showed an increase in attention, calmness, social compliance (i.e. less bullying, more respect), caring toward others and less test anxiety.
http://mindfulnessforchildren.org/research/
On mindfulness and meditation and religion.
http://ianellis-jones.blogspot.com/2010/10/is-mindfulness-religion.html
Weight Watchers Support
Orna is a former Weight Watchers Leader & Ambassador, and offers private coaching by phone or Skype. Having struggled with her weight from a young age, and changing herself completely from the inside out-no longer binge eating or feeling controlled by food-her passion is to help others to feel good about themselves and change their relationship with food. She can help you to make better choices, and find the confidence and compassion you need to lose weight and keep it off. If you’re stuck-or simply need inspiration or advice-a single session might be all that you need! Email info@ornabakes.com for rates and to make an appointment. Read Orna’s Weight Loss Journey (with before and after pics) at http://www.ornabakes.com/about/weight-loss-journey/.
Divine Shots Photography Holiday Cards Special Offer
Saturday, October 19th from 10am-5pm
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your portraits done BEFORE the craziness of the Holiday Season begins? Divine Shots Photography is offering a limited number of mini portrait sessions in their studio located at Canoga Park! Book by October 7th to get a $50 early bird discount.
www.divineshots.com
The Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness
T-CEP is a nonprofit, volunteer organization whose purpose is to help the Topanga community prepare for and cope with disasters such as wildfires, floods, & earthquakes.
www.t-cep.org
Gallery House – An Online Portfolio for Artists and Writers
Gallery House is like a Advertising Company for Artists and Writers, both agented and freelance, to get more exposure in the children’s publishing, art and greeting card companies.
www.galleryhouse12.com
MommyCon is one of the fastest growing conventions targeting ‘natural’ minded parenting
On Sunday, October 6th from 10am-5pm, MommyCon will make its final stop of 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Modern parents and mothers-to-be are invited to come together to learn and see the latest in natural child rearing practices. MommyCon LA will also attempt to set the ‘Babywearing World Record.’ Tickets are $35 per person and available online at www.mommy-con.com or can be purchased day of at 9am at Concourse Hall inside the Los Angeles Convention Center. For more information, visit www.mommy-con.com or contact Alexzandra Higgins at info@mommy-con.com or 312.513.8590
Private Piano, Guitar, Voice Lessons & more
The Music Teachers Network is a full service music teaching company. They specialize in providing private music lessons in your home for piano, voice, guitar, brass, woodwind, percussion, strings and songwriting. No more traveling to a studio. The instructors come to you and specialize in working with wonderful kids.
www.musicteachersnet.com
8 Unusual Uses For Bananas
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/24/beauty-benefits-of-bananas_n_3978471.html
School cafeterias, vending machines trading sugar, fat for more healthful fare
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/school-cafeterias-vending-machines-trading-sugar-fat-for-more-healthful-fare/2013/09/26/87349b2c-20a4-11e3-a358-1144dee636dd_story.html
M is for Monster – Preschool learning activities delivered to your door
M is for Monster makes teaching and having fun with your child easy! Order a one month, three month or six month subscription and sit back and relax. M is for Monster gives you four weekly learning activities aimed at ages 2-5. It comes with 10 projects or more and has everything you need right in the box! No more running to the store for supplies. How easy is that?
www.misformonster.com
Slim down and Power-Tone with gTonnicks
Target the abs, hips, buns and legs effectively without fear of bulking up. gTonnicks is an innovative, and highly effective mind and body workout that uniquely and gracefully blends eclectic body conditioning aspects of classical ballet, martial arts masters, and gymnastic core conditioning techniques in order to allow practioners to develop a strong and sleek physique. Much more than a workout, gTonnicks is an entire system evolved from one of nature’s most fundamental and most powerful principles: The intentional and purposeful contraction of the muscle or IPCM. Precision application leads to better body control, more effective toning and increased body functionality, and power deployment.
www.gtonnicks.com
Homeschooling
As you are your children’s teacher, be the best educator you can be. Here’s neuroscientific info that can improve the educational experience and learning environment in your home – the more you know about how the brain works, the better you can stimulate the young brains in your care.
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/neuroscience-higher-ed-judy-willis
The Crayon Box “pARTies”
Get a group of friends together (from 3 yrs-old to adults) for arts and crafts parties in the comfort of your own home. Choose from unique projects for all ages (mosaic flower pots, decoupage picture frames, sock creature dolls, Sculpey clay animals and mezuzahs, taped journals, or drawing and painting skills etc). What a great way to entertain for birthday parties, sleepovers, summertime play dates or coffee/desserts for friends. The Crayon Box “pARTies” will bring everything that you’ll need for a one-of-a-kind, creative experience with friends!Owned and operated by Nancy Wasserman, Elementary School Teacher & Art Specialist for over 25 years.Email nwasserman@earthlink.netfor party prices, complete project list, and pictures. References are gladly provided.
Runners/Joggers: Spend Time Running, Not Reading
Reader4Runners will read for you and send the audio file to you via email so you can listen on your jogs/workouts/drives, etc. Homework, work files, whatever! Featuring an experienced public speaker, reader, voice over actor. Will read any English article(s), ads, magazines, books, etc. This includes children’s books with character voices. Email reading4runners@gmail.com.
What Facebook, Twitter, Tinder, Instagram, and Internet Porn Are Doing to America’s Teenage Girls
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2013/09/social-media-internet-porn-teenage-girls
Your Jr. Chef can bake Potato-Bacon-Onion Casserole Topped with Blue Cheese
Combine thickly sliced potato/red onion with coarsely chopped bacon in baking dish. Top with fresh thyme, and pour in cream/chicken stock. Bake 1-1/2 hrs, and serve with crumbled blue cheese and more fresh thyme. Parental supervision.
http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/09/17/potato-bacon-cheese-bake-recipe
Experienced Nannies, Housekeepers, Infant Specialists & Mothers Helpers avail NOW
The Mc Nanny Agency is a full service referral agency that is 100% mommy owned & operated; it shows in the quality of our candidates. When you work w/The Mc Nanny Agency you know you are working with someone who is screening candidates & looking for great nannies & mothers helpers from your perspective, from a parents’ point of view. To start your search, call 818-232-7688 or visit http://themcnannyagency.com/ & fill out the online family application. Mention Jens List to receive a special discount.
5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at the LA River
http://redtri.com/los-angeles/5-things-you-didnt-know