PARENTING Webinar Helps Parents Cope with Bullying and More By Sara Diament says Debbie Niderberg, Executive Director. ucational Director of Hidden Sparks, on munities, ways they can contribute to rais- The HSWOW teacher webinar series was in- November 12. Dr. Novick will be speak- ing the next generation of socially respon- Rona Novick knows how eager par- itiated in 2008, followed by the Parent Con- ing about battling bullying in the commu- sible, and safe, happy children.” Dr. ents are to better understand the is- nection series, established in 2012, and, to nity, and will present on anxiety in chil- sues that surround bullying. “There is noth- date, 16 webinars have taken place, all of dren later in the spring. On November 12, Past webinars for parents and teachers are archived on ing more important to parents than their which are currently archived and available Dr. Novick plans on parents learning, “a lot the Hidden Sparks website HiddenSparks.org and are children’s safety and happiness. Any par- for viewing through the Hidden Sparks web- about what bullying is, and what aggres- accessible through a link on the homepage, where par- ent who has witnessed the impact of their site. Says local parent and speech therapist sive behaviors, despite being problemat- ents and teachers can also add themselves to the Hid- child being the victim of teasing or social ex- Racheli Teller, “Hidden Sparks webinars cov- ic, are NOT actually bullying. What I really den Sparks mailing list and fi nd out more about Hid- clusion or has seen their own child act in er topics that are really geared to what I need want parents to take away is how impor- den Sparks programs. less than generous ways to another, wants to learn as a parent of elementary school chil- tant they are in modeling and supporting Sara Diament is the Director of School Services at Hidden to both understand why this happens and, dren. [For example] I have gained so much in- the positive social behaviors and choices Sparks and can be reached at [email protected]. most importantly, fi gure out how to make sight into how to work one-on-one with my that decrease bullying in schools and com- it better.” But, according to Dr. Novick, Dean child to improve his reading skills and how of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Ed- to target his exact diffi culties.” Hidden Sparks Without Walls Webinars 2014–15 ucation and Administration at Yeshiva Uni- The Parent Connection webinar se- Teacher Series and Parent Connection versity, this is easier said than done. “Unfor- ries, supported by a grant from the Jewish tunately, bullying does not always follow Women’s Foundation, takes place in the TITLE DATE SERIES PRESENTER the laws of logic, and what we think will be evening and is free of charge to all partici- Sticks and Stones: Battling Bullying Wednesday, 11/12/2014 Teacher/Parent Dr. Rona Novick helpful can make situations worse.” pants. This year’s presentations, which will Hidden Sparks is a non-profi t dedicated be later added to the Hidden Sparks webi- Getting Leor on the Guest List: Boosting Wednesday, 11/19/2014 Teacher Mindy Rosenthal to helping children with learning differenc- nar archive, feature speakers such as Chaye Social Success for Your Students es reach their full potential in school and Lamm Warburg of Teaneck’s Pediatric Occu- More Home, Less Work Tuesday, 12/2/2014 Parent Zipora Schuck life. The organization has always recognized pational Therapy Services discussing “Sen- parents as being the strongest supporters sory Processing Strategies at Home,” and All Over the Place to Keeping the Pace: Understanding Executive Function at Home Wednesday, 1/7/2015 Teacher/Parent Mindy Rosenthal of their children, and while its primary pro- noted author and lecturer Michelle Gar- and in School grams focus on professional development cia Winter presenting on social thinking in opportunities for yeshiva and day school- children (full schedule at sidebar). Presenta- Are You Thinking What I Think You’re Thinking? Nurturing Social Thinking In Children Tuesday, 2/17/2015 Teacher/Parent Michelle Garcia Winner based educators, they also provide learning tions of this caliber are not easily accessed opportunities for parents via their Hidden by parents. According to Mrs. Teller, “I have The Art of Teaching Rashi to the Struggling Sparks Without Walls (HSWOW) webinar not found an organization which provides Student: Demands and Strategies Tuesday, 2/24/2015 Teacher Sara Chaya Farbstein, PhD series, an important component of their such easy access to relevant topics. There are mission. some free seminars online but they make it Sensory Processing Strategies at Home Tuesday, 3/17/2015 Parent Chaye Lamm Warburg “Empowering parents and providing diffi cult to access and often the topics are Helping Boost your Child’s Self-Esteem Tuesday, 4/14/2015 Parent Mindy Rosenthal them with the tools to become more attuned presented in a boring manner. The Hidden She Said What? (Strategies for to their children’s needs and stronger advo- Sparks webinars are easy to access, interac- Communication with Students and Parents) Wednesday, 4/29/2015 Teacher Zipora Schuck cates can have huge yields. We have always tive, engaging, and relevant.” seen the parent programs as an essential par- This year’s kick-off webinar will be pre- What, Me Worry? Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Our Children Wednesday, 5/13/2015 Teacher/Parent Dr. Rona Novick allel and partner to our work with schools,” sented by Dr. Rona Novick, also a Co-Ed-

Give Me Harmony: Bergen County Tribute to Reb Shlomo Carlebach on His 20th Yahrzeit An evening celebrating Reb Shlomo’s songs, stories, and teachings, presented by the Bergen County Reb Shlomo Legacy Committee Saturday, November 15, 2014 6:30 – 11:00 PM Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Rd., Teaneck, NJ (call 201-833-1322 for directions)

• Learning sessions on Reb Shlomo's songs, stories and Torah with special guest teachers including Neilah Carlebach at 7:15 PM • Musical Havdalah led by Avram Mlotek at 8:30 PM • Concert with C. Lanzbom of Soul Farm and Nochi Krohn at 9:00PM • Jam session with local musicians and refreshments at 10:00PM after the concert Stop by our SHUK where vendors will sell Shlomo cds, books, and photos; see Reb Shlomo videos; and learn about the return of "Soul Doctor" Learning sessions, Havdalah, concert, and jam session will be mixed seating and singing. Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for college students, and free for children high school age and younger

All proceeds will go to Tomchei Shabbos For more information: Rabbi Gerald Friedman – [email protected] OR Nancy Passow – [email protected]

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