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Features columns 6 A conversation with Rain Pryor 8 Mommy 101 The famous daughter talks about her childhood, her By Angelica Seradova child, and her new Off-Broadway show By Tammy Scileppi 22 Healthy Living by Danielle Sullivan 24 10 ‘I can’t eat that’ Helping your child overcome the stigma associated 23 The Book Worm with having a food allergy By Terri Schlichenmeyer By Joan Schmidt 24 Dear Dr. Karyn 12 Give your preschooler an edge By Dr. Karyn Gordon Strategies to help him read his world 30 New & Noteworthy By Michele Ranard, MEd The hottest new products 18 Eat fat to be healthy? By Sandra Gordon calendar of events 20 A better diet can improve behavior Why food dyes should make a parent see red 26 Going Places By Jane Hersey Take the family out and find out what’s going on in your town special sections 9 Health Directory 30 14 Preschool Directory Letter from the publisher Health is the buzz alk of health is tor for all Americans. place? Are we making our own just doesn’t come naturally, and everywhere. Our There is little doubt baby food in a blender with fresh what other important responsible T national focus on that maintaining good ingredients or buying jars of food thing do we do in our lives without the President’s Health health is more in our with sugar and other additives? education and certification? Care Initiative has been hands than in our doc- Do we read the labels or are we As we live longer we must find tying up the conversa- tors’. Our behavior and careless? the secrets of staying in good health tion and hopefully with choices, for ourselves It’s a big responsibility to be a for a lifetime that increases with the recent Supreme and our children, ei- parent. It’s being the CEO and CFO every generation. Good health; a Court decision we can ther create the founda- of our families’ corporation, and path from day one that parents can move on and do what’s tion for a healthy life or running the company is a big deal do their utmost to provide for the necessary to implement succumb to the risks of and takes planning, education and new life that’s been entrusted to universal coverage. The truth is that unnatural elements. determination. So we should see their care and supervision. Let’s we need it because people are not in This issue focuses on health and “red” when we think there are food take it seriously. good health. particularly on food, diet and vita- dyes in our kids’ food. We should Thanks for reading and enjoy My contention is that over 60 mins and their role in keeping us understand that not all fats are to the summer! years of processed foods, along healthy and vital. As parents, we be avoided and that good fats are with other pollutants in our air set the tone and the patterns for necessary for good health. and water, has affected the general our families. We determine what’s This issue continues what will health in disastrous ways, and when on the menu from the very begin- definitely be ongoing for us in our more people realize that we truly ning. Are there going to be fresh editorial effort; to recognize and “are what we eat and drink,” there fruits and vegetables in the fridge focus on the complex factors that Susan Weiss-Voskidis, will be a surge in general health and on the plates, or are we order- comprise good health. We need to Publisher/Executive Editor and a lowering of the weight fac- ing out or stopping at a fast food be educated because much of this [email protected]
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July 2012 • Bronx/Riverdale Family 5 parentingA proud member magazines of PMA and websites. s FAMILYADVERTISING -ETRO4ECH #ENTER .ORTH TH &L s "ROOKLYN .9 CNGLOCALCOM AuditedParenting byMedia CAC Association. and CVC s FAMILYADVERTISING CNGLOCALCOM Audited by CAC and CVC An InternationalA proud member trade assoc. of PMA of regional parenting magazines and websites. -ETRO4ECH #ENTER .ORTH TH &L s "ROOKLYN .9 Parenting Media Association. s FAMILYADVERTISING CNGLOCALCOM An InternationalAudited by trade CAC assoc. and of CVC regional parenting magazines and websites. -ETRO4ECH #ENTER .ORTH TH &L s "ROOKLYN .9 s FAMILYADVERTISING CNGLOCALCOM Audited by CAC and CVC ENTERTAINMENT A conversation with Rain Pryor The famous BY TAMMY SCILEPPI ain Pryor is a loving, daughter talks hands-on mom, a dy- R namic jazz singer, an author, and the star of a about her one-woman show. Oh, yeah, and she inherited her father, childhood, comedian Richard Pryor’s, funny-gene. her child, The 43-year-old, award- winning actress and author of “Jokes My Father Never and her new Taught Me: Life, Love, and Loss with Richard Pryor,” Off-Broadway had a rocky road to fame. And her fortune, she hopes, show will come in time. Living in Baltimore, Md., for the past seven years, (At left) Rain and her father, comedian Richard Pryor. (At right) The star peforming in “Fried Pryor has been focusing Chicken and Latkes.” on her 4-year-old daughter, Lotus Marie, and the mommy experience has been so rewarding, but below the tracks, where the not religious, but spiritual — more she wants to share it with other poor-rich people lived. My mom is of a mystic — there’s no doctrine parents while speaking candidly the most dynamic and complicated or dogma here. My maternal grand- from the heart. woman I know. She raised me at a father passed away last year and it New Yorkers who haven’t seen time when the world wasn’t ready was a devastating blow for me. Herb her in action will have an opportu- for a mixed-race child and she had Bobis was more than my grandpa, nity to enjoy her re-energized, ir- many obstacles to overcome. She he was like a father. My bubbe reverent, and heartfelt one-woman felt like a black woman trapped is almost 91 and is like a mother show, “Fried Chicken and Latkes,” in a Jewish woman’s body. School to me. Mama Ritchie Marie Carter when it heads back to Off-Broad- was difficult. I was the only child of was my father’s grandmother and way on July 12. Her humorous sto- my type — golden skin, huge hair, ran a brothel where my father’s rytelling performance — filled with and a tiny head. I don’t think I tried mother was a hooker. “It’s a family original scores and songs — is to fit in, so theater was my saving business,” she would say. She was told from the unique perspective of grace. With acting, I could be what- an awesome cook and a healer. I an African-American woman with ever I wanted to be. learned about truth and soul food a Jewish background, and makes TS: Your maternal grandparents from mama. for an extra-special theater experi- taught you about Jewish culture TS: What was your dad like? ence. while your black grandmother RP: He took me fishing, we took We sat down with Pryor to talk made sure you knew all about your long naps, went to the movies, and about her family, life lessons, and African-American roots. Was it con- went on vacations where we sat her re-vamped show. fusing during the holidays? in first class. My home life was up Tammy Scileppi: What was it like RP: Holidays have always been and down — a lot of happy and a living with your mom? a time for awesome family gather- lot of sad dysfunction. But it was Rain Pryor: Growing up, my ings. We decorated a tree, lit meno- still home. My father’s addiction mom and I lived in Beverly Hills rahs, and ate all kinds of foods. I’m wasn’t private. I used to tell him
6 Bronx/Riverdale Family • July 2012 off and not speak to him when he to bleed due to a blighted ovum little miracles, reality starts to set Rain Pryor with her partner Yale, and was loaded. I would make big, huge — an egg with no baby growing in- in as joy gradually turns into sleep- their daughter Lotus. charts and do lectures in his bed- side. I had a dilation and curettage less nights, dirty diapers, and no room — yep, I was one of “those” procedure. We were pregnant three alone time. kids. But I was never addicted. I’ve months later and then came Lotus! TS: What is your show’s mes- smoked pot and tried drugs but I’m LoLo attends preschool and day- sage? not a good drug-taker, so, I don’t care. She’s a daddy’s girl and I’m RP: It’s about accepting both do them. Dad was a genius — a chopped liver. In her eyes, he’s all sides of who I am. The message is true artist. He told the truth on that’s safe and alpha and mommy that there’s no race, just the human stage and we listened. I did part is silly. She loves “High School Mu- race. We are divided by cultures. I of my show for my father because sical” and teen movies. It’s like she talk about Dad’s passing, racism, I needed his approval. He loved it skipped over the real kiddie stuff. being a mom, and how I suck at and said, “Keep on going, baby!” TS: Why did you name her relationships. But none of that de- TS: Can you share you and your Lotus? fines me. I define me. partner, Yale’s, miracle baby story RP: Yale and I were practicing “Fried Chicken and Latkes,” at with our parents? Buddhism. He had traveled to India Broadway Temple Actors Theatre RP: We had three miscarriages and wanted to feel connected to his [339 W. 47th St. between Eighth and before Lotus. The hardest loss was practice. Also, a Lotus is a beauti- Ninth avenues in Manhattan, (212) when I was on tour in London. We ful flower that grows in muck. But, 947–3499, actorstempletheatre.com, were eight-weeks in when I started like all mothers who celebrate their www.rainpryor.com] Opens July 20.
July 2012 • Bronx/Riverdale Family 7 PARENTING When is the right time to have kids? Reflecting on my second-annual 30th birthday
MOMMY 101 wenty-eight was my number. fice. Younger mothers sacrifice their Of course I agreed with the ANGELICA SERADOVA No, not that number! The per- youth and freedom. Older mothers mother. The teen clearly needed to T fect number, the age at which sacrifice their bodies and indepen- get her act together, but I can only I wanted to have children. The age at dence. Young or old, something that imagine how difficult it is to be so which I felt I would be ready to finally you once held dear — whether hang- young, watching your friends enjoy- become a mother. Well, this month ing out with your friends every week ing the things that define your youth, I’ll be celebrating my 31st birthday, or taking that yearly trip to a new while caring for an infant. That can’t and I’ll be a mom to a 10 month old. destination — might have to take a be fun. Things like prom, dating, Not too far off. I’ve been playfully back seat for a while. going to the beach, and just doing dubbing it my “Second-Annual 30th.” Back when I used to watch TV, I what young people do are no longer I get to celebrate the big 3-0 again, remember catching an episode of a part of your lifestyle. You’re really since I was 8-months pregnant the “Teen Mom.” A teen was arguing forced to grow up once you become first time around, and needless to with her mother over whether or a parent, whether you’re ready for say, I was in no mood to move out of not her mother could watch her it or not. my air-conditioned room, let alone baby while she went out and par- I really enjoyed my youth. I was celebrate my birthday. tied with her friends. This was a fre- always active in school, socialized Did I feel more ready at 30 than I quent event, and the teen’s mother with friends, and got to travel. I had did at 28 to have a child? Absolutely. was at her wit’s end. She gave her the best college experience ever and Do I ever still feel like I’m missing a lecture on how her partying days even lived on my own for a while out? Yes. The truth is, no matter what were over and how she needed to after I graduated. I did all the things age you choose to be a mother, it accept the responsibility of being a you’re “supposed to do” before hav- comes with sacri- new parent. ing children. By all accounts, having a baby at 30 should have been an easy transi- tion. But sometimes I feel like a teen mom who just wants to run off with her friends. I would’ve had this feel- ing at 40 or 50, too, I believe. The word “mother” is synonymous with the word “sacrifice.” Maybe it’s the re- alization that I have a child, maybe it’s the fact that this will be my first summer as a mom. Either way, it still seems crazy. Instead of thinking that I’m missing out on happy hours by the seaport and fun weekend get- aways, I get to sign up for mommy-and-me swimming, have fam- ily picnics, and show my daughter how fun it is to blow bubbles on a warm, sunny day. I get to be the mom I’ve always wanted to be. And I’m pretty sure that spend- ing my second-annual 30th with my daughter will be a really great gift.
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‘I can’t eat that’ BY JOAN SCHMIDT of life and death for those who have studies support the growing sense Helping your a severe food allergy. that these children experience sig- n the United States, one out of It is imperative that parents, school nificant social challenges. child overcome every 25 Americans suffers from officials, teachers, and fellow students The data demonstrates that even I a food allergy, and one in 20 has be marshaled to provide a safe and parents are often met with hostility the stigma gluten intolerance. And out of those welcoming venue for these children. and skepticism in school and other 15 million affected with food allergies, A unified front will insure that these social situations when trying to ex- a vast majority are children, accord- kids become active and valued par- plain their child’s specific dietary associated with ing to the Food Allergy and Anaphy- ticipants in the school community. In circumstances. Additionally, some laxis Network, an advocacy group. order to achieve this goal, knowledge of these families are made to feel having a food The special dietary attention is power and education is the key. that the food allergy or intolerance these young people require is not Daily challenges vary in type and is a frivolous, self-indulgent fad in- allergy always welcomed by the afflicted, as intensity for kids with food aller- vented and maintained by attention- they often feel stigmatized for being gies, sensitivity or intolerance. While seeking people. Unfortunately, there “different” from their peers. How- constantly struggling with making are occasions when non-food allergy ever, providing a safe environment safe food choices, some are bullied parents picket schools that are tak- for children who must follow a medi- and ostracized because of their le- ing proper allergy-safe precautions, cally necessary diet can be a matter gitimate dietary constraints. Several believing that their children’s eating
10 Bronx/Riverdale Family • July 2012 HEALTH The Golden Apple Rule lets parents and caregivers lead by example to Like Us on boost their child’s confidence.
“rights” are being subordinated in this treat with your child’s fellow favor of the allergy sufferers. students and teammates to demon- Since our society uses food as strate that she eats delicious food a focal point in most celebrations, everyone can enjoy. Sharing this meetings, and social situations, preferred snack with classmates to WIN awareness of allergy, food sensi- and friends can help your child tivity, and intolerance is essential feel better about her dietary needs. in creating settings that are truly Also, give your child safe snacks to tickets or all-inclusive. keep at school for those times when “Generally speaking, the public unexpected parties arise, so she is awareness of food allergy in the not left out of the celebration. U.S. has increased, and this has s , O O K LISTEN AND LOCATE +EEP prizes resulted in some real benefits to your eyes and ears open for any families,” says Brian P. Vickery, MD, new information that will assist you an assistant professor at Duke Uni- in educating and raising awareness versity School of Medicine in Dur- about food allergies, sensitivities, Visit us at our ham, North Carolina. “For example, or intolerance. manufacturers are now required to s %MPOWER 3PEAK FRANKLY WITH NYParenting page put clearer labels on food items, your child about her dietary restric- many restaurants can provide bet- tions. Teach her to read and under- and register to win ter experiences, and schools are stand food packaging labels and, often more prepared to handle chil- MOST IMPORTANTLY TELL HER IT IS /+ TO dren with allergies. However, the say, “No, thank you,” when she is of- situation is far from perfect. Many fered a possibly unsafe food choice. families continue to struggle over This bolsters your child’s confi- and over again with obstacles, limi- dence to participate in school and tations, skepticism, and judgment.” social environments and helps her One effective and easy way for a to gracefully handle awkward peer- Attention All Writers! family to overcome these struggles related situations that may arise. and boost the child’s confidence, s s s We’re looking for personal essays so she can feel that she fits in, is to %ATING OUT GOING TO CAMP AND follow the five steps of The Golden having fun in a myriad of places about you, your family and life Apple Rule. Like that other golden and settings is all possible for a rule, the Golden Apple Rule lets child with a food allergy, sensitiv- in your community. parents and caregivers lead by ex- ity, or intolerance. But to engage ample. These steps, which can im- IN THESE ACTIVITIES 3!&%,9 REQUIRES mediately be incorporated in the diligent planning, preparation, and Partner with us and share your child’s daily life, include: education. In the end, though, it s ! D V O C A TE 4ELL YOUR CHILD THAT IT is all worth it when you see your stories and your memories. is important to speak up and inform child enjoying herself — just like friends, teachers, and teammates everyone else! Email [email protected] to ‘I can’t eat that’ that she has a food allergy or in- Joan Schmidt is a registered nurse tolerance that could potentially be with a master’s degree in business have your piece included in our BY JOAN SCHMIDT of life and death for those who have studies support the growing sense fatal or make her very sick. Being an administration who has more than 20 Helping your a severe food allergy. that these children experience sig- advocate for your child will teach years of healthcare experience. She magazine and on our website. n the United States, one out of It is imperative that parents, school nificant social challenges. her to effectively advocate for her- owns and operates JCB Consulting child overcome every 25 Americans suffers from officials, teachers, and fellow students The data demonstrates that even self — an important life lesson she Services Inc. — a company that offers I a food allergy, and one in 20 has be marshaled to provide a safe and parents are often met with hostility will take into adulthood. gluten-free consulting services to food the stigma gluten intolerance. And out of those welcoming venue for these children. and skepticism in school and other s 0O S I T I V E ATTITUDE 3TAY UPBEAT service venues, as well as individual 15 million affected with food allergies, A unified front will insure that these social situations when trying to ex- and confront your child’s dietary client care — with her sister, Barbara a vast majority are children, accord- kids become active and valued par- plain their child’s specific dietary limitations head on. As you remain Callanan. Schmidt lives on Long Island associated with ing to the Food Allergy and Anaphy- ticipants in the school community. In circumstances. Additionally, some positive and in control, the child’s with her husband and two children. laxis Network, an advocacy group. order to achieve this goal, knowledge of these families are made to feel anxiety decreases as these limi- Her daughter was recently diagnosed having a food The special dietary attention is power and education is the key. that the food allergy or intolerance tations become a normal part of with a tree nut allergy and her sister these young people require is not Daily challenges vary in type and is a frivolous, self-indulgent fad in- everyday life. This does not mean has celiac disease. Schmidt’s passion allergy always welcomed by the afflicted, as intensity for kids with food aller- vented and maintained by attention- complacency, but rather vigilance is to educate and raise awareness they often feel stigmatized for being gies, sensitivity or intolerance. While seeking people. Unfortunately, there with a smile. about food allergies and celiac dis- “different” from their peers. How- constantly struggling with making are occasions when non-food allergy s 0ROVIDE A FAVORITE SNACK 'IVE ease, ensuring safe consumption of ever, providing a safe environment safe food choices, some are bullied parents picket schools that are tak- your child a favorite snack to be food for all those affected. Contact her for children who must follow a medi- and ostracized because of their le- ing proper allergy-safe precautions, eaten at school or on the field. at [email protected] and visit her cally necessary diet can be a matter gitimate dietary constraints. Several believing that their children’s eating Then, several times a year, share on Facebook or www.consultjcb.com.
July 2012 • Bronx/Riverdale Family 11 EDUCATION Give your preschooler an edge Strategies to BY MICHELE RANARD, MED e all want the inside help him read scoop when it comes W to opportunities that could lead to greater academic his world success for our children. But as well-meaning parents, sometimes we’re vulnerable to the latest fad in the marketplace or alternative fast tracks. That’s why it’s smarter to pay more attention to what experts on emerging literacy have to say rather than the latest hype. Their advice won’t always have a novel ring to it or come with a free gift, but it will suggest steps to help your child get ready to read through daily experi- ences at home. Opportunities to seize In 2000’s “Children’s Learning Opportunities Report,” Carl Dunst explains the opportunities for lan- guage development and early literacy in terms of incidental and intentional opportuni- ties. Incidental opportuni- ties are watching leaves rustle while on a walk, blowing on food when it’s too hot, or talking about body parts during bath time. Inten- tional activities might include story hour at the library or a trip to the zoo.
12 Bronx/Riverdale FamILY • July 2012 Special Advertising Section Dunst says children need activity Provide REPETITION settings matched to their interests Provide routine schedules and competencies to practice ex- that use familiar phrases (such Edgehill isting skills and learn new abilities. AS hLETS HAVE SOME LUNCHv OR Suggestions from Dunst include: hSCRUB A DUB DUBv AND CUES AT Montessori School key times during the day. Nap MULTI – AGE, DIVERSE FAMILIES Identify a preschooler’s and bedtime routines should be •GROUP Year round FAMIL – SeptemberY DAY throughCARE June FAMILY DAY CARE INTERESTS kept the same, and reading the 5-days, 3-days a week. s 7 H A T MAKES YOUR CHILD SMILE same book over and over helps Full day, half day & extended day session or laugh? strengthen the foundation for • Summer program – July to mid August s 7 H A T MAKES YOUR CHILD HAPPY later academic success. • Licensed & qualified staff F�� and feel good? • Located in a private home, s 7 H A T ARE YOUR CHILDS FAVORITE Be a consistent MODEL with a backyard surrounded by trees I������ • Arts, crafts, music, movement, outside time things? and MOTIVATOR • Supportive environment T� 5 Y�� s 7 H A T IS ENJOYABLE TO YOUR )TS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR CHILD Monday – Friday child? sees you reading. Routines dem- Call Mrs. Matalon For 8am – 6pm s 7 H A T DOES YOUR CHILD WORK onstrate that reading is important. An Appointment 718.601.1056 hard at doing? At home, point out that you are reading the newspaper or a recipe. www.edgehillmontessoridaycare.com Identify a preschooler’s On car rides, be intentional as you Edgehill Montessori COMPETENCIES point out signs on the road or the s 7HAT GETS AND KEEPS YOUR NAMES ON STORE FRONTS )TS ALSO School CHILDS ATTENTION important to write and draw with A s 7 H A T IS YOUR CHILD GOOD AT your child. M doing? h7HEN CHILDREN DRAW PICTURES s 7 H A T hBRINGS OUT THE BESTv IN their verbal comments should reg- S your child? ularly be written on the page and s 7 H A T DOES YOUR CHILD LIKE TO READ ALOUD v WRITES 2OSENKOETTER do a lot? AND "ARTON s 7 H A T GETS YOUR CHILD TO TRY new things? Use ORAL LANGUAGE Quantity matters, so talk a lot. Everyday learning Expose your child to as many Edgehill Ave. Between W. 227 St. & W. 230 St., Riverdale gives them an edge words an hour as possible. Talk to Repetition during meal time, her during work and play. Chitchat bath time, diaper changes, and has a big payoff and translates into bedtime story routines primes broader vocabularies and higher young children for later school levels of reading later. success. Sound lazy or too sim- h&ROM THIS FOUNDATION OF BASIC PLE )TS HUGE learning and subsequent daily ex- h"RIDGES TO ,ITERACY v BY 3HA- plorations with everyday people RON % 2OSENKOETTER AND ,AUREN AND OBJECTS THE YOUNG CHILD BUILDS "ARTON ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO many other understandings of self think of building bridges to lit- and others…Young children begin eracy by providing experiences TO @READ THEIR WORLD AND TO HAVE that include print, responsive- WIDER AND GREATER IMPACT UPON IT v ness, repetition, modeling and writes Rosenkoetter and Joanne motivation, and oral language. +NAPP 0HILO IN h,EARNING TO 2EAD !"!# $ THE 7ORLDv Think PRINT As parents, we can help them % Reading time may be brief, but read their world long before they must happen every day to help kids learn to read. & ' ) * explore new worlds, laugh across Michele Ranard has a husband, ( ( %+ generations, and learn about amaz- two children, and a master’s in ING AND ORDINARY THINGS "ONUS counseling. sharing stories can be a balm for irritable or fussy children. Resources: Reading together should be re- Dunst, Carl. “Everyday Children’s laxing and fun. It is much more Learning Opportunities: Characteristics than simply exposure to language, and Consequences.” Children’s Learning ITS ABOUT CREATING HAPPY READING Opportunities Report, Volume Two, Number memories that set the stage for a One (2000). love of reading. Rosenkoetter, Sharon E. and Barton, Lauren. 0 “Bridges To Literacy: Early Routines That Promote Later School Success.” Zero To Stay RESPONSIVE Three (2002). For early literacy, you want your Rosenkoetter, Sharon E., and Knapp-Philo, child to learn that language is fun, Joanne. “Learning to Read the World: that she can do it well, and that she Language and Literacy in the First Three can get results from using it. 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State tests Universal Pre-kindegarten services for specific needs. Support is given to four year olds, nutritious meals and families seeking services through Early snacks prepared onsite, air-conditioned Intervention (EI) or the Committee on Early Childhood classrooms, outdoor play area, extend- Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and %LEMENTARY s *R (IGH 3CHOOL ed day and extended year services (at assistance with finding appropriate, the three child care centers). experienced service providers. 7E INCORPORATE THE BEST OF For more information, please contact each early childhood program directly. Spuyten Duyvil Pre-School !MERICAN *EWISH 3041 Kingsbridge Ave, Bronx 10463 %DUCATION IN AN INCLUSIVE Rainbow Rhymes Learning 718-549-1525 or www. spuytenduyvilpreschool.org ENVIRONMENT /N AVERAGE Center, Inc. (RRLC) Spuyten Duyvil offers half and full day MORE THAN OF OUR STUDENTS 4041 Bruner Blvd programs for children ages 2.9 through 718-882-2388 or www. 5 years. Our well-established school ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE rainbowrhymes.com has a warm, flexible and appropriately We have been providing childcare stimulating environment, designed SPECIALIZED (IGH 3CHOOLS services to children and families of the to encourage independence, social Open House Bronx for over 15 years. During the growth, creativity and enjoyment of years, Rainbow Rhymes’ leadership has learning. The “hands-on” curriculum Every Friday 9-10AM—Please Call. diligently worked towards its vision of supports each child’s social, emotional, establishing a center-based day care physical and intellectual development. .ETHERLAND !VE facility providing quality, affordable Daily activities include stories and dis- 2IVERDALE .9 childcare services for toddlers through cussions, regular and varied art activi- school age. ties, math and science experiences, Rainbow Rhymes philosophy is based extensive dramatic play and block on providing a nurturing, educa- building, cooking and a large, a unique &AX tional environment, conducive to the outdoor play space to support large WWWKINNERETDAYSCHOOLORG development of each child’s cogni- muscle development. The front yard tive, social, emotional, creative, and holds a compost bin and large planting physical development. Their programs boxes for each child to get direct expe- facilitate high academic achievement, rience in planting and environmental stimulate self-worth, foster leadership, studies. UPK children also take part in and promote cultural awareness while weekly Yoga and Music classes with encouraging each child’s individual licensed specialists. uniqueness. RRLC promotes and facili- Open Houses held monthly; check the tates continuous and active parental website and come visit- to see and involvement in their child’s education. hear the school in action is to love it! All lead teachers have received formal training in childhood and early child- hood education. Auxiliary staff has St. Anselm School received continuous training in devel- 685 Tinton Avenue, Bronx 10455 opmentally appropriate practices for 718 993 9464 or www.stanselmbx. the varied age group we serve. org Offers a safe, nurturing, values-based ThousaNdS OF CHILDREN live in NYC’s It is hoped that upon graduation, each learning environment where students SHELTERS. child will leave the school as a happy, achieve academic success, learn integ- homeless and domestic violence self-confident individual with a curious rity and values in the Catholic tradition, mind, accepting of him/herself and and belong to a community that fosters others, and takes great pleasure in self-confidence and school spirit. The YOU CAN HELP these kids go back to learning. school provides a rigorous educational program designed to prepare students school with the school supplies they need. to succeed and compete in the 21st Riverdale Nursery School century. 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For those children through Grade 8, in addition to its new that can benefit from inclusion in a state funded Universal Prekindergarten mainstream preschool, there are a vari- Program. Please contact the school ety of direct and indirect supports in office for more information or to sched- place to maintain a fully-integrated set- ule a visit. Come and see! 16 Bronx/Riverdale FamILY • July 2012 Special Advertising Section LEAKE AND WATTS SERVICES, INC. LEAKE AND WATTS SERVICES, INC. Preschool Special Education Programs Early Childhood Programs LEAKE AND WATTS SERVICES, INC. LEAKE AND WATTS SERVICES, INC. OVERSEES THREE PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHICH ARE APPROVED BY THE .EW 9ORK 3TATE %DUCATION SPONSORS FOUR .ATIONAL !SSOCIATION FOR THE %DUCATION $EPARTMENT AND ARE UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE .EW 9ORK #ITY OF 9OUNG #HILDREN .!%9# ACCREDITED EARLY CHILDHOOD $EPARTMENT OF %DUCATION ANDOR 7ESTCHESTER #OUNTY PROGRAMS LOCATED IN THE "RONX $EPARTMENT OF (EALTH/FlCE FOR #HILDREN 7ITH $ISABILITIES s DR. RICHARD GREEN EDUCATIONAL LEARNING CENTER: s DR. KATHARINE DODGE BROWNELL SCHOOL: LOCATED AT 2ANDALL !VENUE OFFERING SPECIAL CLASS SPECIAL CLASS IN AN INTEGRATED SETTING FULL DAY 5NIVERSAL 0REKINDERGARTEN SERVICES LOCATED AT #ASTLE (ILL !VENUE "RONX .9 s DR. RICHARD GREEN EDUCATIONAL LEARNING CENTER HEAD START: LOCATED AT 2ANDALL !VENUE s MARION AND GEORGE AMES EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING s SOUNDVIEW CHILD CARE CENTER: CENTER: OFFERING SPECIAL CLASS SPECIAL CLASS IN AN INTEGRATED SETTING LOCATED AT 3EWARD !VENUE 5NIVERSAL 0REKINDERGARTEN SERVICES EXTENDED DAYEXTENDED YEAR CHILD CARE SERVICES LOCATED AT (AWTHORNE !VE 9ONKERS .9 s HIGHBRIDGE NURSERY SCHOOL: s CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER: LOCATED AT 5NIVERSITY !VENUE OFFERING SPECIAL CLASS TO STUDENTS PRESENTING ON THE !UTISM 3PECTRUM LOCATED AT 7EST RD 3TREET .EW 9ORK .9 Each of our early childhood programs provides Each of our preschool special education programs the following services: offers the following services: s NYS certified Teachers s Monolingual & bilingual multidisciplinary evaluations s Developmentally appropriate curriculum activities (Ames & Brownell locations) s Universal Prekindegarten services for four year olds s NYS certified Teachers and Assistant Teachers s Developmentally appropriate and individualized learning activities s Nutritious meals and snacks prepared onsite s Related services (Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapy, Counseling) s Air conditioned classrooms s Nutritious breakfast and lunch s Outdoor play area s Transportation (provided by the school district) s Extended day and extended year services s Outdoor play area s Air conditioned classrooms (at the three child care centers) &OR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE EITHER CONTACT EACH PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION &OR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE EITHER CONTACT EACH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM PROGRAM DIRECTLY OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT [email protected] DIRECTLY OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT [email protected] We make a remarkable difference in the lives of children. We give them roots and wings. Riverdale Nursery School and Family Center (RNSFC) offers an inclusive, diverse, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children ages 12 months to 6 years. Our curriculum is individually tailored to ignite each child’s interests, challenge each child’s strengths, and support each child’s needs. Through our play- based inclusionary program, all children construct cognitive, social, emotional, and physical knowledge/skill & develop a love for learning. Learn more | www.rnsfc.org Contact us | 718.884.3950 or [email protected] Visit us | 3816 Waldo Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10463 Special Advertising Section July 2012 • Bronx/Riverdale Family 17 HEALTHY EATING Eat fat to be healthy? BY SANDRA GORDON witch to skinny lattes. Learn to love nonfat cheese. No S more butter! Sound familiar? If you’re trying to lose weight by cut- ting out all the fat in your diet, here’s food for thought: fat doesn’t make you fat. Excess calories do. “It’s not total fat that matters. Peo- ple need to be concerned about total calories,” explains Artemis P. Simo- poulos, MD, president of The Center for Genetics, Nutrition, and Health in Washington, DC and co-author of “The Omega Plan.” Another fat misconception? A no- fat or low-fat diet is the health gold standard. It isn’t. In fact, studies, such as the Women’s Health Initia- tive, which involved 49,000 women, Fat also regulates your hormones, showed that a low-fat diet didn’t sig- keeps your nervous system hum- nificantly reduce the women’s risk ming, and forms the membrane that Healthy fats for kids of heart disease, breast cancer, or surrounds each cell. It’s also the colon cancer. staff of life for your brain and is Fishing for serving ideas? Here s ! LB A CO R E TUNA 3TIR INTO LUNCH- And consider: some types of necessary for brain development. are kid-friendly ways to work time pasta salads; serve on toast fat, such as unsaturated fat, which In fact, young children shouldn’t be more healthy, unsaturated fats with sliced avocados, a squirt of comes from plant sources and fish, offered low-fat foods. into your menus. lime juice, and a dash of are actually good for you. Studies “Until age 2, full-fat dairy prod- s #ANOLA OIL 5SE IT FOR salt, or fold into your fa- show that by watching your total ucts like whole milk, full-fat yo- sauteing vegetables vorite dinner time cas- calorie intake and eating more foods gurt, and cheese rule,” says Sarah and lean meat. For seroles. rich in unsaturated fat, you may lose Krieger, RD, a spokesperson for the salad dressings, use Top s 7A L N U T S !DD weight and reduce your risk of dis- American Dietetic Association in St. half canola oil, half chopped walnuts to ease. Read on to learn about this diet Petersburg, Fla. olive oil (for flavor). Tips baked goods like ba- concept that may change your mind That’s because kids’ rapidly de- s 'ROUND FLAXSEED nana bread, sprinkle on about fat forever. veloping brains thrive on the satu- Use a couple of table- pancakes, or serve with rated fat these foods contain. But spoons as a topper for sal- an afternoon snack of cheese Fat is your friend go ahead and make the switch to ads; blend into a morning fruit and crackers. Like a car, your body needs oil low-fat foods such as skim milk smoothie or sprinkle atop cereal s 3 A R D I N E S 3NEAK THEM INTO to run. Among its many duties: fat after your child’s second birthday, at breakfast. pasta sauce. is a major energy source and helps when brain growth begins to sub- your body absorb certain nutrients. side. The rest of the family should 18 Bronx/Riverdale Family • July 2012 HEALTHY EATING Like a car, your body needs oil to run. Among its many duties: fat is a major energy source and helps your body absorb Eat fat certain nutrients. stick to foods low in saturated lose weight, it’s important to eat fat, too. less saturated fat and trans fats Soccer Gear Saturated fat — the fat found and to try to make sure the fat you principally in meat, dairy prod- do consume is unsaturated. Keep ucts, and some tropical oils — has in mind that you have to consume been shown to increase your risk fat to be healthy. & of heart disease, because it raises Up to 35 percent of your total to be the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), daily calories can come from fat or “the bad” cholesterol, and trig- (that’s 700 fat calories on a typical lyceride levels in your blood. The 2,000-calorie daily diet), accord- Equipment same holds true for another “bad ing to the National Academy of fat” — trans fats — the man- Sciences. Unsaturated fats such made fat found in margarines and as omega-3 fatty acids, which are some manufactured foods, which found in fish and fish oil, are also lower high-density lipopro- essential fats. They’re required Drive healthy? tein (HDL), “the good,” protective for normal body functions, and cholesterol. you must get them from food be- Do you have uniforms, balls, BY SANDRA GORDON cause your body can’t manufac- Help your heart ture them. shin guards, shoes, etc. that your kids witch to skinny lattes. Learn Unsaturated fat, on the other “Omega-3 fatty acids have to be to love nonfat cheese. No hand, the type of fat that comes part of your diet continuously,” have outgrown? S more butter! Sound familiar? mainly from vegetable, nut, and Simopoulos says. Moreover, if you If you’re trying to lose weight by cut- fish products, can help lower don’t eat enough fat, your body ting out all the fat in your diet, here’s LDLs and blood pressure, raise will make its own. “Eating a very July & August: food for thought: fat doesn’t make HDLs, and prevent heart disease, low-fat diet can turn your body you fat. Excess calories do. stroke, and potentially deadly into a fat-making machine, and FREE Soccer Clinic for “It’s not total fat that matters. Peo- heart rhythm disorders. A little the type of fat your body manu- ple need to be concerned about total butter, ice cream, or a steak every factures is saturated fat.” calories,” explains Artemis P. Simo- once in a while is OK; everything Super food sources of omega- kids ages 7-14 poulos, MD, president of The Center in moderation. 3s and other types of unsatu- for Genetics, Nutrition, and Health But to keep your ticker in top rated fat include canola and olive (where you can bring donated in Washington, DC and co-author of shape, you can’t beat a diet rich oil, flaxseed, walnuts, and fish, “The Omega Plan.” in unsaturated “healthy” fats. One particularly fatty fish, such as gear & equipment) Another fat misconception? A no- landmark study in particular, the salmon, mackerel, herring, lake fat or low-fat diet is the health gold Lyon Diet Heart Study, dramati- trout, sardines, and albacore Give-A-Ball Foundation will collect standard. It isn’t. In fact, studies, cally proved this point. In the tuna, because it’s packed with such as the Women’s Health Initia- tive, which involved 49,000 women, Fat also regulates your hormones, study, 302 heart attack survivors two types of omega-3 fatty acids: used soccer gear and distribute it to showed that a low-fat diet didn’t sig- keeps your nervous system hum- were assigned to a low-fat “pru- docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and nificantly reduce the women’s risk ming, and forms the membrane that dent” diet, consisting of 30 per- eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), children in Haiti this summer Healthy fats for kids of heart disease, breast cancer, or surrounds each cell. It’s also the cent fat. which your body readily uses. colon cancer. staff of life for your brain and is Another similar group was as- Plant sources of omega-3s like Fishing for serving ideas? Here s ! 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This homework or simple chores is ironic, since most synthetic around the house? Are you food dyes consumed around afraid of being called by your the world are made in Chinese children’s school about one of petrochemical factories. your kids being disruptive in In the United States, a Food class or aggressive with other and Drug Administration panel students? If you answered recently concluded that syn- “yes” to any of these ques- thetic food dyes can have a tions, you might be relieved detrimental effect on some to know that help may be as children’s behavior, but the close as the kitchen table or panel narrowly rejected requir- your child’s lunch bag. ing warning labels on foods The modern American diet containing these additives. is linked to many childhood In the absence of warning health problems. Most peo- labels, what can you do to ple already associate a junk help your kids avoid these food-laden diet with obesity, harmful chemicals? Don’t be but the effect food has on tempted to buy brightly col- children’s minds is just as im- ored processed foods just be- portant. cause your child is attracted A growing body of scientific re- recognize that children are attracted to them. In particular, you should search has found that synthetic food to bright colors. avoid foods containing synthetic dyes and certain other artificial ad- The connection between synthetic food dyes (Red #40, Red #3, Yellow ditives found in processed foods, as food dyes and children’s behavior #5, Yellow #6, Blue #1, Blue #2, and well as pesticide residues in fruits problems has been known since the Green #3). and vegetables, can have profound early 1970s, when the late Dr. Ben Also, steer clear of processed effects on how children behave. A Feingold discovered this link. Numer- foods with artificial flavors and the typical child’s diet may also lack the ous studies have since confirmed the preservatives butylated hydroxy- essential fatty acids that have been harmful effects of synthetic food dyes toluene (BHT), tertiary butylhydro- associated with normal healthy be- on the behavior of children with at- quinone (TBHQ), and butylated hy- havior in children. tention deficit hyperactivity disorder. droxyanisole (BHA). The Feingold And a more recent study, published Association’s Foodlist and Shopping Cut out the food dyes in the British medical journal Lan- Guide includes thousands of brand- Synthetic food dyes are used in cet, showed that these additives can name foods that are free of these many foods, ranging from breakfast trigger hyperactive behavior in all troublesome additives. cereals and yogurt to pickles, marsh- children, not just those already diag- mallows, and soft drinks, but these nosed with ADHD. Feed them brain food petroleum-based additives are even This study prompted the European While most parents would intui- more common in foods marketed Union to require labels on foods con- tively prefer to limit the amount of to children, because manufacturers taining synthetic food dyes to warn fats in their children’s diet so as to 20 Bronx/Riverdale Family • July 2012 prevent obesity, there are certain levels of these pesticides and ADHD HEALTHY EATING healthy fats that many children symptoms in children. These results don’t get enough of. The most im- are not surprising, because organo- portant of these are the essential phosphate pesticides are potent fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6, neurotoxic chemicals designed to NY’S SOURCE which are necessary for the brain kill insects by interfering with their to transmit signals between nerve nervous systems. cells in order to process informa- You can avoid pesticides by pur- ON PARENTING tion properly. chasing organically grown fruits When you consider that 60 per- and vegetables in your supermar- A better diet can cent of a person’s brain is made up of ket’s organic produce section, as Currently, New York fats and fatty acids, the importance well as by looking for organic fro- of having a proper balance of fats in zen vegetables and foods made Parenting Media is seeking the diet becomes all too clear. with organic ingredients. a highly motivated full-time Studies have found that many Making these simple changes in children with ADHD are deficient your family’s diet not only makes sales representative to sell in essential fatty acids, such as the good sense health-wise, but you advertising in our magazines improve behavior omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic may also notice a marked improve- acid (DHA). Research published in ment in your children’s behavior and digital properties. Join the Journal of Developmental and and concentration. BY JANE HERSEY that they “may have an ad- Behavioral Pediatrics and the Jour- Jane Hersey is National Director our dynamic team and Why food verse effect on activity and at- nal of Attention Disorders has also of the nonprofit Feingold Association re you anxious about tention in children.” In addition, shown that supplementation with and author of “Why Can’t My Child become a part of our family. dyes should going to a store with the Chinese government has essential fatty acids can result in Behave?” A former teacher and Head A your son because of recently proposed a ban on a reduction of ADHD symptoms in Start consultant, she has testified be- fear he might throw a tem- artificial colors in foods, citing some children. fore the National Institutes of Health, Requirements include: make a parent per tantrum? Do you wish health risks for adults and chil- A healthy diet for a child’s de- the U.S. Department of Agriculture, your daughter could concen- dren from long-term consump- veloping brain should include and Congress about ADHD and diet. • Prior sales experiences see red trate long enough to do her tion of these chemicals. This several servings of foods that are She frequently lectures at education as- homework or simple chores is ironic, since most synthetic rich in omega-3 fatty acids every sociations, hospitals, medical groups, (print and digital ad around the house? Are you food dyes consumed around week. One of the best sources for universities, and schools. sales a plus) afraid of being called by your the world are made in Chinese these nutrients is fatty fish, such children’s school about one of petrochemical factories. as salmon or sardines. It is no coin- REFERENCES • Excellent written and your kids being disruptive in In the United States, a Food cidence that fish have been called McCann D, Barrett A, Cooper A, et al. Food class or aggressive with other and Drug Administration panel “brain food” for generations. Other additives and hyperactive behaviour in verbal communication students? If you answered recently concluded that syn- good sources of these essential 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the skills “yes” to any of these ques- thetic food dyes can have a fats include flaxseed, walnuts, and community: a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 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Attention-Deficit/ havior in children. tention deficit hyperactivity disorder. droxyanisole (BHA). The Feingold example, a 2010 study published in Hyperactivity Disorder and Urinary Metabo- And a more recent study, published Association’s Foodlist and Shopping the journal Pediatrics found an as- lites of Organophosphate Pesticides. Pedia- Cut out the food dyes in the British medical journal Lan- Guide includes thousands of brand- sociation between exposure to high trics. June 2010; Vol. 125, No. 6: 1270-1277. Synthetic food dyes are used in cet, showed that these additives can name foods that are free of these many foods, ranging from breakfast trigger hyperactive behavior in all troublesome additives. Individual dietary needs vary and no one diet will meet everyone’s daily requirements. Before starting any new cereals and yogurt to pickles, marsh- children, not just those already diag- diet, check with your doctor or nutritionist. mallows, and soft drinks, but these nosed with ADHD. 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July 2012 • Bronx/Riverdale Family 21 HEALTH Tips to prevent food poisoning HEALTHY Keep your child healthy this summer LIVING h, summer. There is noth- DANIELLE SULLIVAN ing quite like enjoying the O lazy, hazy days of relaxing by the pool and beach. But sum- mer also comes with its own special set of safety issues. And one such area of concern is food poisoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these sobering sta- tistics: 48 million Americans (one out of six) get sick from food-borne illness each year, requiring 128,000 hospitalizations and causing about 3,000 deaths. Most of us know the basic rules of food preparation — such as wash- ing hands before and after touching food and not leaving meat out for longer than two hours — but there are also some less well-known rules. Here are 10 tips advised by the American Academy of Pediatrics: s #AREFULLY EXAMINE ANY CANNED food (especially home-canned goods) for signs of bacterial con- tamination. Look for milky liquid surrounding vegetables (it should be clear), cracked jars, loose lids, and swollen cans or lids. Don’t use canned or jarred goods showing any of these signs. Do not even taste them. Throw them away so that no- body else will eat them. (Wrap them first in plastic and then in a heavy paper bag.) s " U Y ALL MEATS AND SEAFOOD FROM s $ O NOT INTERRUPT THE COOKING OF can be life threatening. Once you are reputable suppliers. meat or poultry to finish the cook- home, and treating your child with s $ O NOT USE RAW UNPASTEURIZED ing later. fluids and rest, look out for these milk, or cheese made from raw milk. s $ O NOT PREPARE FOOD ONE DAY FOR signs of distress: s 7 H E N MAKING CANNED FOOD AT the next unless it will be frozen or s 3 I G N S OF DEHYDRATION home, be sure to follow proper can- refrigerated right away. (Always put s " L O O D Y DIARRHEA ning techniques to prevent botu- hot food right into the refrigerator. s # O N T I N U O U S DIARRHEA WITH A LARGE lism. Do not wait for it to cool first.) volume of water in the stool, or diar- s $ O NOT GIVE HONEY TO A BABY s $ O NOT EAT WILD MUSHROOMS rhea alternating with constipation under 1 year of age. s 7HEN REHEATING MEALS COVER s 3UDDEN WEAKNESS NUMBNESS s $ O NOT LET PREPARED FOODS PAR- them and reheat them thoroughly. confusion, restlessness, tingling, or ticularly starchy ones), cooked and If you suspect your child has been difficulty breathing. cured meats, cheese, or anything affected by a food borne illness, take If your child experiences any of with mayonnaise stay at room tem- your child to a doctor to rule out any these symptoms, call your pediatri- perature for more than two hours. serious condition, as food poisoning cian immediately. 22 Bronx/Riverdale FamILY • July 2012 HEALTH BOOKSBooks Getting the Tips to prevent scoop on poop hether you like it or not, and grow. Farm- poop happens, and chil- ers and garden- W dren want to learn about ers use manure food poisoning it. That’s where “Poopendous!,” a for that very rea- new book by Artie Bennett, comes son. Monkeys in. It teaches kids all about doo-doo, sometimes like from the droppings of animals big to throw poop, and HEALTHY Keep your child healthy this summer THE BOOK and small to how humans in different people at fairs do it, too, (only they But Bennett also teaches cultures make use of waste. call it a “cowpie” or a “cow chip”). In kids a smidge of science and a bit of LIVING h, summer. There is noth- WORM With “Poopendous!,” kids will either case, that poo is really far-flung biology, too — a benefit that doesn’t DANIELLE SULLIVAN ing quite like enjoying the TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER learn that, in the animal kingdom, dung. Yuck! wipe away the silliness one bit. Add O lazy, hazy days of relaxing poop can be round droppings (like Poop can mark a trail, or it can illustrations by Mike Moran, which by the pool and beach. But sum- that of rabbits) or tubular pellets mark territory. If you like to hike, run poopendicular to the narrative, mer also comes with its own special (from raccoons). It can be white (like droppings can tell you if animals may and you’ve got a book that kids will set of safety issues. And one such from birds) or cubed (such as Aus- be nearby. Some people build houses never want to leave behind. area of concern is food poisoning. tralia’s wombat). It can be dry (from out of poop, and others use it as fuel Meant for children ages 5 to 7, I The Centers for Disease Control and a camel) or flat and messy (like what for cooking or to stay warm. Then think this book might de-squirm the Prevention offers these sobering sta- cows leave behind). there are those who use it as a souve- right preschooler, too. If your child tistics: 48 million Americans (one Termites live in mounds of poop, nir or even for making j-ewww-elry! wants the scoop on poop, “Poopen- out of six) get sick from food-borne and dung beetles use it as food. It Yes, indeed, “Poopendous!” is dous!” is the book to scoop up. illness each year, requiring 128,000 can carry seeds around the world, cute. The rhyming story about ca-ca, “Poopendous!” by Artie Bennett [36 hospitalizations and causing about and once the seeds are dropped, doo-doo, flop, guano, scat and dung pages, Blue Apple Books, $16.99] is rec- 3,000 deaths. the poop will help plants take root will give your child piles of giggles. ommended for kids ages 5 to 7. Most of us know the basic rules of food preparation — such as wash- ing hands before and after touching They wouldn’t let him join the club or food and not leaving meat out for Hitting the links share their clubhouse. But Willie had longer than two hours — but there dreams — not only for himself, but for are also some less well-known rules. f you’ve got a kid who wants to Good” by Richard Michelson tells his baby daughter, too. Here are 10 tips advised by the be the next Tiger Woods, show the story of Willie Powell, who — He knew that someday there American Academy of Pediatrics: I him — or her — that practice when he was told that he couldn’t would be a place where she could s #AREFULLY EXAMINE ANY CANNED makes perfect with a new book do something he wanted to do — learn to play, too, and nobody would food (especially home-canned about a young golfer who grew up to worked harder to reach his goal. turn her away. Willie was sure there goods) for signs of bacterial con- be the first African-American man to Willie wanted to learn to play golf would be a course like that, even if tamination. Look for milky liquid build and own a golf course. on the smooth lawns of The Edgewa- he had to build it himself. surrounding vegetables (it should The new book “Twice as ter Golf Course, but the golfers told Based on the true story of Wil- be clear), cracked jars, loose lids, him that “his kind” wasn’t welcome lie Powell, Michelson creates a kid- and swollen cans or lids. Don’t use there. He was used to that, though. friendly story of perseverance in the canned or jarred goods showing any He was often the only African-Amer- face of racism with a boy who re- of these signs. Do not even taste ican boy wherever he went, but that fuses to say “no” to his dreams. I them. Throw them away so that no- didn’t stop him. He went to Edgewa- liked that Michelson gives his young body else will eat them. (Wrap them ter anyway, every chance he got. hero a graceful determination with first in plastic and then in a heavy Eventually, one of the golfers let no room for discouragement (which paper bag.) Willie be his caddy, which meant is very inspirational), and artist Eric s " U Y ALL MEATS AND SEAFOOD FROM s $ O NOT INTERRUPT THE COOKING OF can be life threatening. Once you are carrying a heavy bag filled with golf Velasquez’s illustrations fit Michel- reputable suppliers. meat or poultry to finish the cook- home, and treating your child with clubs. That didn’t stop Willie, either; son’s story to a tee. s $ O NOT USE RAW UNPASTEURIZED ing later. fluids and rest, look out for these in fact, he worked twice as hard, be- If your 3-to-6-year-old loves a good milk, or cheese made from raw milk. s $ O NOT PREPARE FOOD ONE DAY FOR signs of distress: cause being “good” at his job wasn’t read-aloud, this is one to put on the s 7 H E N MAKING CANNED FOOD AT the next unless it will be frozen or s 3 I G N S OF DEHYDRATION good enough to him. Soon, he was roster. For you, “Twice as Good” is a home, be sure to follow proper can- refrigerated right away. (Always put s " L O O D Y DIARRHEA earning money being a caddy. book that’s hard to say “no” to. ning techniques to prevent botu- hot food right into the refrigerator. s # O N T I N U O U S DIARRHEA WITH A LARGE Then, one day, someone asked “Twice as Good,” by Richard Michel- lism. Do not wait for it to cool first.) volume of water in the stool, or diar- Willie to play a round of golf, and son [32 pages, Sleeping Bear Press, s $ O NOT GIVE HONEY TO A BABY s $ O NOT EAT WILD MUSHROOMS rhea alternating with constipation Willie loved it! From then on, every $16.95] is recommended for kids ages under 1 year of age. s 7HEN REHEATING MEALS COVER s 3UDDEN WEAKNESS NUMBNESS chance he got, he practiced. By the 3 to 6. s $ O NOT LET PREPARED FOODS PAR- them and reheat them thoroughly. confusion, restlessness, tingling, or time he entered high school, he Terri Schlichenmeyer has been read- ticularly starchy ones), cooked and If you suspect your child has been difficulty breathing. was one of the best golfers around. ing since she was 3 years old, and cured meats, cheese, or anything affected by a food borne illness, take If your child experiences any of He even entered competitions. she never goes anywhere without a with mayonnaise stay at room tem- your child to a doctor to rule out any these symptoms, call your pediatri- Still, lots of white golfers didn’t book. She lives on a hill with two dogs perature for more than two hours. serious condition, as food poisoning cian immediately. want Willie playing on their course. and 12,000 books. July 2012 • Bronx/Riverdale Family 23 PARENTING tips to get your kids to open up 5Dear Dr. Karyn, can learn. When our kids share with Because this environment naturally Do you have any tips on how to us, we get a glimpse into their worlds. encourages sideways communica- get kids to open up to their parents? We earn the privilege to learn about tion! Other sideways environments DEAR It seems that no matter what I ask their dreams, fears, hopes, and goals. include: walking, running, cooking, my kids, I get the typical one-word So what can we do to encourage such shopping, etc. DR. KARYN answers such as “fine,” “good,” or a fruitful conversation? Here are five Get comfortable with silence DR. KARYN GORDON “not bad.” My best friend seems to tips to get you started: When silence happens in conver- be extremely successfed in this de- Pay attention to timing sations, many people feel uneasy, partment with her kids, who are the The most important thing to con- stressed, and responsible to fill in same ages as mine. I would love to sider before approaching your kids the gaps. However, to cultivate great learn some techniques to get my is timing. Timing is everything — es- conversation, it’s important to get kids to open up. Any suggestions? pecially for teenagers! I’ve learned comfortable with silence. Hundreds that for most kids, the best time to of times, I’ve asked teens questions, Dear Parent, talk is after school or in the evening. and they simply did not know the an- Yes! I think that learning how to Mornings are usually a disaster for swer right away. It wasn’t until after I get our kids to talk to us is one of the meaningful conversations, because gave them time (and silence) to think most important skills we as parents kids are still waking up and most it through that they would come families are rushing out the door. up with the most thought-provoking Also, pay attention to your mood answers. So remember to ask your and theirs. You’ll likely find that the question, pull back, and give them more relaxed you are, the more likely space to ponder their response. they will be to talk. Kids are very per- Affirm ceptive of their parents’ emotions If we want our kids to feel safe to and moods. talk with us, we need to look for op- Ask direct questions portunities to affirm them whenever Try focusing on asking fewer, but possible. Our kids need to hear what more direct, questions. Asking too they are doing well. While some ex- many questions leads to kids feel- perts think we shouldn’t affirm kids ing interrogated, which most find (or that they will become dependent annoying. So, ask fewer, but more on it) I couldn’t disagree more. Kids meaningful, open-ended questions desperately need to know from their (that can’t be answered with a yes or parents what they are doing well (in no). Some of my favorite open-ended addition to what needs work). questions are: The key when you are affirming “What was the best part of your them, though, is to focus on charac- day?” ter and not achievement. If you see “What was the worst part of your them being more disciplined, mo- day? tivated, courageous, adventurous, “What was the funniest thing that and loyal — tell them! When kids happened?” hear these authentic character af- “What surprised you the most firmations being told to them daily, today?” they feel more valued and therefore Talk sideways feel safer to talk with us. Try talking sideways with your Dr. Karyn Gordon is one of North kids. What’s this? It’s one of my fa- America’s leading relationship and par- vorite strategies for getting kids to enting experts (specializing in teens). talk. (This works particularly well A media contributor, family consultant, for boys.) I learned early on in my and motivational speaker, she has spo- coaching practice that most of my ken to more than a quarter of a million teen guy clients opened up signif- people in North America, including a icantly more if I didn’t force eye recent appearance for The New York contact with them. Since then, hun- Times. She is the author of four books, dreds of parents have told me that including “Dr. Karyn’s Guide to the Teen the best conversations they’ve had Years” (Harper Collins). Visit www. with their kids are in the car. Why? drkaryn.com. 24 Bronx/Riverdale Family • July 2012 WINNER 2011 Midtown International eatre Festival “Sweet and Sassy!” -NY Times A joyous musical celebration of African-American “A Winner!” women from Bessie Smith to Mary J. Blige -NY Beacon Music is Universal. “ ” THE COOLEST SHOW EVER! 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Get Children 3 to 7 years old sketch, ex- Sitting Service”: The Swedish Cot- I dromedary camel born on up close and personal with crocs, plore and listen to stories. tage Marionette Theatre, West Drive at March 16. The one-humped va- tigers, and very inquisitive goril- Shababa Fridays: 92nd Street Y, 79th Street Transverse; (212) 988–9093; riety is making his formal debut las. Taking a trip to the zoo is 1395 Lexington Ave. at E. 91st Street; cityparksfoundation.org/swedishcot- and is on view in the Asian Plaza. like traveling around the world (212) 415–5500; www.92y.org; Fridays, tage.html; Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs- 9:30–10:15 am, Now – Fri, Aug. 24; $10. days and Fridays, 10:30 am and noon, This little guy (who can grow without ever stepping on a plane. up to weigh 1,500 pounds) is the The Bronx Zoo opens at 10 am Karina and Coco lead shabbat in play- Wednesdays, 10:30 am, noon and 2:30 ful interactive activities for newborns to first camel to be born at the zoo every day and closes at 5 pm on pm, Now – Sun, Aug. 26; $8 ($5 chil- 3 years old. dren under 12). since 1982 and is the only all white the week days and 5:30 pm on the Based on the nursery rhyme, “Little one in his herd of 12. Plus, after weekends. Admission is $16 for Art on the High Line: The High Miss Muffet,” this version tells the story children visit with the toddler calf, adults, $12 for children 3 to 12, Line, W. 23rd St. at 10th Avenue; (212) 206–9922; www.nycgovparks.org; Sat- of Molly Muffet. Suitable for kids 3 to 9. they can take a ride on an adult. and $14 for seniors 65 plus. There urdays, 10 am–noon, Now – Sat, Aug. Yak Packers: Rubin Museum of Art, An adorable baby animal isn’t is also a $13 parking fee for cars. 25; Free. 150 W. 17th Street, between Sixth and all this thrilling zoo has to offer The Bronx Zoo [2300 Southern Families are invited to drop in and ex- Seventh avenues; (212) 620–5000 X — there are loads of other excit- Blvd. at Boston Road in Univer- periment with unique materials and cre- 344. www.rmanyc.org; Wednesdays ing exhibits to visit including the sity Heights, (718) 220–5103, www. ate their works of art to take home. and Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 am, Now Congo gorilla forest, the wild Asia bronxzoo.com]. – Thurs, Oct. 25; $10 ($5 seniors and Storytime: Barnes & Noble Bay Plaza, students; Free for children under 12 and 290 Baychester Ave. (718) 862–3945; members). barnesandnoble.com; Saturdays, 11 am, org; Daily, 11 am–7 pm; Now – Sun, Art Trek: The Metropolitan Museum Children 2 to 4 explore the exhibits, Now – Sat, Aug. 25; Free. of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave. at E. 82nd Street; play, listen to stories, and do crafts. Sept. 30; Free. Join the staff and read the latest Paddles and balls provided and all skill (212) 570–3894; metmuseum.org; Sat- books and do fun crafts. All ages. Le Carousel: Bryant Park, W. 40th levels welcome. urday, July 7, 2:30 pm; Tuesday, July 10, Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues; 3:30 pm; Thursday, July 12, 3:30 pm; Basketball clinics: North Meadow ww.nycgovparks.org; Daily, 11 am–8 Tennis lessons: Hunter Island, Park Tuesday, July 17, 3:30 pm; Thursday, Recreation Center, 97th Street Trans- pm; $2 per ride. Drive; www.nycgovoparks.org; Tuesdays July 19, 3:30 pm; Saturday, July 21, 2:30 verse Road; (212) 348–4867; www.ny- This classic ride features brightly col- and Thursdays, 1–4 pm, Now – Wed, pm; Tuesday, July 24, 3:30 pm; Thurs- cgovparks.org; Saturdays, Noon–2 pm, Now – Sat, Oct. 27; Free. ored animals and French cabaret music. Aug. 8; Free. day, July 26, 3:30 pm; Saturday, July Children 9 to 17 get help. Ping Pong: Bryant Park, Sixth Avenue Children 5 to 16 years old receive 28, 2:30 pm; Tuesday, July 31, 3:30 pm; and W. 42nd Street; www.nycgovparks. instructions. Thursday, Aug. 2, 3:30 pm; Saturday, Global Partners: Kingsbridge Library 26 Bronx/Riverdale FamILY • July 2012 Going Places Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. at Briggs come two new activity books. Recom- Avenue (718) 579–4244; www.nypl. mended for children 3 to 6 years old. org; Monday, July 9, 12 pm; Friday, July “Transformers”: St. Mary’s Park, St. 13, 12 pm; Monday, July 16, 12 pm; Anns Avenue at E. 149th Street; www. Wednesday, July 18, 12 pm; Friday, July nycgovparks.org; 8–10 pm; Free. 20, 12 pm; Monday, July 23, 12 pm; Wednesday, July 25, 12 pm; Friday, July Grab a picnic basket and popcorn for 27, 12 pm; Monday, July 30, 12 pm; Fri- this action-packed adventure film. day, Aug. 3, 12 pm; Monday, Aug. 6, 12 pm; Friday, Aug. 10, 12 pm; free. Sun, July 8 Online exchange program that con- Family Art project: 10 am–1 pm. nects children 9 to 12 years old with Wave Hill. See Saturday, July 7. their peers around the world. (www.nyc. gov/globalpartners/youth). Family Day: Rumsey Playfield, East Drive and Terrace Drive; www.nycgov- Tennis lessons: Haffen Park Play Cen- parks.org; 3 pm; Free. ter, Haffen Park, Hammersley Avenue at Ely Avenue; www.nycgovoparks.org; Presented by the SummerStage Kids, Mondays and Wednesdays, 1–4 pm, featuring Justin Roberts and the Not Now – Wed, Aug. 8; Free. Ready for Naptime Players, III Style and Peace Productions, NY Chinese Cultural Children 5 to 16 years old receive Center, and the Performers from Bindles- instructions. tiff Family Cirkus. Tennis lessons: St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Anns Avenue at E. 143rd Tues, July 10 Street; www.nycgovoparks.org; Mon- days and Wednesdays, 1–4 pm, Now – Tennis lessons: Allen Shandler Rec Wed, Aug. 8; Free. Area - Van Cortlandt Park, Jerome Av- Children 5 to 16 years old receive enue and major Deegan Expressway; instructions. www.nycgovoparks.org; 9 am – noon; Free. Fitness: Thomas Jefferson Recreation Children 5 to 16 receive instructions. Center, First Avenue at E. 112th Street; (212) 860–1383; www.nygovparks.org; “Bessie’s Big Shot”: Columbus Park, Tuesdays, 2012, Now – Tues, Aug. 28; Mulberry Street at Bayard Street; www. Free for center members. It’s game, set, fun! nycgovparks.org; 10:30–11:30 am; Free. Teens get helpful hints on how to stay Children 2 to 8 years old share in Bes- flexible and use gym equipment. ame, set, fun at New York James Park. sie’s big day as she gets a chance to be City parks. Thanks to Ci- Registration is available at in the circus. River tots: Pier 46, Charles and West streets; (212) 627–2121; www.nycgov- G tyParks Foundation, chil- each location. The program pro- Tennis lessons: St. James Park, Je- parks.org; Tuesdays, 10 am, Now – dren 5 to 16 years old can receive motes physical fitness — for all rome Avenue at E. 193rd Street; www. Tues, Aug. 28; Free. free tennis lessons. Classes run skill and fitness levels — and nycgovoparks.org; 1–4 pm; Free. Children 2 to 5 years old learn about now through Aug. 8 at various provides tournaments, leagues, Children 5 to 16 receive instructions. nature in an urban setting. parks throughout the city. and help with special events. All Tech time: Pelham Bay Library, 3060 Stars of tomorrow: Hudson River Kids and teens can learn how equipment is supplied and the Middletown Rd. at Crosby Avenue; (718) Park Pier 45, Christopher Street and the to serve, find the sweet spot on best part is that it’s free. Check 792–6744; www.nypl.org; 4 pm; Free. Hudson River; (212) 627–2121; www. a racket, and other tennis basics our listings for exact dates, times, Teens 13 to 18 beat the heat, hang hudsonriverpark.org; Tuesdays, 6:30– at the Allen Shandler Rec Area and locations. out with friends, and use laptops. 8:30 pm, Now – Tues, Aug. 21; Free. in Van Cortlandt Park, St. Mary’s CityParks Foundation [www.ny- Talented students from the New Recreation Center, Hunter Is- cgovparks.or or www.cityparksfoun- Wed, July 11 School Jazz and Contemporary Music land Park, Haffen Park, and St. dation.org/sports/tennis]. and Mannes College The New School for Illstyle & Peace: Mount Hope Play- Music perform Bach to Bebop. ground, E. 177th St. at Walton Avenue; www.nycgovparks.org; 10:30–11:30 Wild Wednesdays: The High Line, W. Fri, July 6 Tales for the teeny tiny: Kings- am; Free. 14th St. and 10th Avenue; (212) 206– bridge Library Center, 310 E. Kings- Dance company performing hip-hop, Arts and crafts: Pelham Bay Library, 9922; www.nycgovparks.org; Free. bridge Rd. at Briggs Avenue; (718) 579– jazz, tap, and beatboxing. Children watch a butterfly grow, 3060 Middletown Rd. at Crosby Av- 4244; www.nypl.org; 11 am; Free. New parents: 92nd Street Y, 1395 touch a worm, or watch seeds fly. enue; (718) 792–6744; www.nypl.org; Join Getchie Argetsinger and hear sto- 11–11:30 am; Free. ries suited for children 2 to 4 years old. Lexington Ave. at E. 91st Street; (212) Popup art: Pier 25, West Street at N. Preschoolers 5 to 12 years old make 415–5500; www.92y.org; 10:30 am– Moore Street; Wednesdays, 3 pm, Now hands-on projects using a variety of Word Kids: Bryant Park, Sixth Avenue noon; $10. and W. 42nd Street; www.nycgovparks. – Thurs, Aug. 30; Free. skills. Director Sally Tannen leads discussion Together with the Children’s Museum org; Noon–1 pm; Free. of new parents and their experiences; of the Arts, Pier 25 offers art-apprecia- Celebrate the Stars and Stripes with babies welcome. tion activities for children 1 to 15. Sat, July 7 apple pie and stories. Robbi K: Pellham Bay Ranger Sta- Family Yoga: Wave Hill, W. 249th St. Family Art project: Wave Hill, W. “Jungle Party” and “Moody tion (PBRS), Pellham Bay Park, Bruckner and Independence Ave. (718) 549– 249th St. and Independence Ave. (718) Monsters”: The Scholastic Store, 557 Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue; (718) 3200; www.wavehill.org; Fridays, 10–11 549–3200; www.wavehill.org; 10 am–1 Broadway between Prince and Spring 885–3467; www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers; am, Now – Fri, Aug. 31; $15 ($23 non- pm; Free with museum admission. streets; (212) 343–6166; www.scho- 11 am–noon; Free. member). Calligrapher Viviane Chen teaches lastic.com; 3 pm; Free with museum Children’s concert with interactive For children 2 to 5. Outdoors only. participants how to work with rice paper admission. dance and activities. Call day of for weather update. and make a waterscape. Little hands do big activities to wel- Continued on page 28 July 2012 • Bronx/Riverdale Family 27 Going Places Continued from page 27 Wave Hill. See Saturday, July 14. 557 Broadway between Prince and Center, (VCNC), W. 246th St. at Broad- Advisory Group: Pelham Bay Library, Spring streets; (212) 343–6166; www. way; (718) 548–0912; www.nyc.gov/ 3060 Middletown Rd. at Crosby Av- Mon, July 16 scholastic.com; 3 pm; Free. parks/rangers; 10:30–11:30 am; Free. enue; (718) 792–6744; www.nypl.org; Children 3 to 7 years old enjoy the re- Fun interactive concert for children. 3:30 pm; Free. Marika Hughes and Bottom lease of Tony Mitton’s latest book. Teens 13 to 18 years old discuss cur- Heavy: Haffen Park Play Center - Fri, July 27 Haffen Park, Burke Avenue and Ham- Family Camping: Van Cortlandt rent events. School credit available. Nature Center, (VCNC), W. 246th St. at mersley Avenue; www.nycgovparks.org; Zany Umbrella Circus: Crotona Broadway; (718) 548–0912; www.nyc. 10:30–11:30 am; Free. Nature Center (CNC), Charlotte Street Thurs, July 12 gov/parks/rangers; 6 pm; Free. Children’s concert. and Crotona Park East; (718) 378–2061; Celebrate the great outdoors with a Illstyle & Peace: Van Cortlandt Na- www.cityparksfoundation.org; 10:30– campfire and sleeping under the stars. ture Center, (VCNC), W. 246th St. at 11:30 am; Free. Tues, July 17 Families chosen by lottery. Broadway; (718) 548–0912; www.nyc. Puppets, music, storytelling and street gov/parks/rangers; 10:30–11:30 am; Tennis lessons: 9 am – noon. Allen theater. Free. Shandler Rec Area - Van Cortlandt Park. Sun, July 22 “Hugo”: Hudson River Park Pier 46, Dance company performing hip-hop, See Tuesday, July 10. Seaside Scavenger Hunt: Orchard Christopher Street and the Hudson jazz, tap, and beatboxing. Tennis lessons: 1–4 pm. St. James Beach Nature Center (OBNC), Orchard River; (212) 627–2121; www.hudsonriv- “Bessie’s Big Shot”: River Park, Park. See Tuesday, July 10. Beach; (718) 885–3466; www.nyc.gov/ erpark.org; 8:30 pm; Free. Boston Rd. at E. 180th Street; www.ny- parks/rangers; 1 pm; Free. Based on the Brian Selznick’s novel, cgovparks.org; 10:30–11:30 am; Free. Wed, July 18 Hunt with the rangers and find clues. “The Invention,” about a boy who lives Come root Bessie on in this new vari- alone in the Paris railway station. ety show as she attempts the impossible. “Bessie’s Big Shot!”: Mount Hope Mon, July 23 Playground, Walton Avenue and E. “Bessie’s Big Shot!”: Haffen Park Sat, July 28 Fri, July 13 177th Street; www.nycgovparks.org; 10:30–11:30 am; Free. Play Center - Haffen Park, Burke Avenue Tales for the teeny tiny: 11 am. Andes Manta: Crotona Nature Cen- Come root Bessie on in this new vari- at Hammersley Avenue; www.nycgov- Kingsbridge Library Center. See Satur- ter (CNC), Charlotte Street and Crotona ety show as she attempts the impossible. parks.org; 10:30–11:30 am; Free. day, July 7. Park East; (718) 378–2061; www.nyc. Come root Bessie on in this new vari- gov/parks/rangers; 10:30 –11:30 am; New parents: 10:30 am–noon. 92nd ety show as she attempts the impossible. Nature workshop: Kingsbridge Li- Free. Street Y. See Wednesday, July 11. brary Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. at Briggs Avenue; (718) 579–4244; www. Children’s concert. Parallel Exit Physical Comedy: Tues, July 24 nypl.org; 2 pm; Free. Playground for all Children - Pelham Bay Tennis lessons: 9 am – noon. Allen Park, Bruckner Boulevard and Middle- Kids 3 to 12 learn about owls, pre- Sat, July 14 Shandler Rec Area - Van Cortlandt Park. sented by the New Canaan Nature town Road; www.nycgovparks.org; See Tuesday, July 10. Family Art project: Wave Hill, W. 11:30 am–noon; Free. Center. 249th Street and Independence Avenue; Physical theatre for children. Tennis lessons: 1–4 pm. St. James “Gold Medal Summer”: The Scho- (718) 549–3200; www.wavehill.org; 10 Park. See Tuesday, July 10. lastic Store, 557 Broadway between am–1 pm; Free with museum admission. Prince and Spring streets; (212) 343– Thurs, July 19 Tech time: 4 pm. Pelham Bay Library. Create wicker creations of your own. 6166; www.scholastic.com; 3 pm; Free. See Tuesday, July 10. Canoeing: Soundview Park, Met- Daniel Carlton: Van Cortlandt Nature Children 6 and older celebrate the calf Avenue at Seward Avenue; (718) Center, (VCNC), W. 246th St. at Broad- 2012 Olympics with this new novel by 549–0912; www.nycgovparks.org; 11 way; (718) 548–0912; www.nyc.gov/ Wed, July 25 Donna Freitas. parks/rangers; 10:30–11:30 am; Free. am–2:30 pm; Free. Zany Umbrella Circus: Mount Hope Interactive storyteller who performs For children 8 years and older. Basic Playground, Walton Avenue at E. 177th original and adapted folktales. Sun, July 29 skills. Street; www.cityparksfoundation.org; 10:30–11:30 am; Free. Nostalgia Ride: New York Transit Tales for the teeny tiny: 11 am. Museum, 130 Livingston St. between Fri, July 20 A high-flying, low-browing event Kingsbridge Library Center. See Satur- Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street; full of puppets, music, storytelling, and day, July 7. Griots in Concert: Crotona Nature (718) 694–1600; www.nycharities.org/ street theater. Center (CNC), Charlotte Street and Cro- events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=4994; 10 Up, up, and away: Kingsbridge Li- tona Park East; (718) 378–2061; www. New parents: 10:30 am– noon. 92nd am–5 pm; $50 ($25 children; $35 mem- brary Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. at nyc.gov/parks/rangers; 10:30–11:30 am; Street Y. See Wednesday, July 11. bers; $20 children members). Briggs Avenue; (718) 579–4244; www. Free. Take a ride to Coney Island and visit nypl.org; 2 pm; Free. Advisory Group: 3:30 pm. Pelham Concert featuring the music of Africa, the Big Apple’s playground. Children 4 years and older learn all the Caribbean and America. Bay Library. See Wednesday, July 11. about science. Arts and crafts: 11–11:30 am. Pel- “Judy Moody and the Not Bum- Mon, July 30 Dance: Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln ham Bay Library. See Friday, July 6. mer Summer”: Joyce Kilmer Park, Center Plaza; (212) 875–5000; www.lin- Walton Avenue at E. 164th Street; Lucky Bob: Magic and Juggling: colncenter.org; 3–4:30 pm; Free. “Superman-The Movie”: Hudson www.nycgovparks.org; 8 –10 pm; Free. Haffen Park, Burke Avenue at Ely Av- Dance lessons from teacher Rodney River Park Pier 46, Christopher Street Grab a blanket, a picnic basket, and enue; www.nycgovparks.org; 10:30– Lopez. Suitable for the whole family. and the Hudson River; (212) 627–2121; some popcorn for a fun night. 11:30 am; Free. www.hudsonriverpark.org; 8:30 pm; He reads minds, juggles hats, boxes, Dragons and dinosaurs: The Scho- Free. and everything in between. Thurs, July 26 lastic Store, 557 Broadway between Rated PG. Prince and Spring streets; (212) 343– Zany Umbrella Circus: Bronx Park, 6166; www.scholastic.com; 3 pm; Free. Tues, July 31 Sat, July 21 E. 180th Street and Boston Road; www. Children 4 and older pretend dig for cityparksfoundation.org; 10:30–11:30 Tennis lessons: 9 am – noon. Allen dinos, and then create a paper dragon. Tales for the teeny tiny: 11 am. am; Free. Shandler Rec Area - Van Cortlandt Park. Kingsbridge Library Center. See Satur- Puppets, music, storytelling and street See Tuesday, July 10. Sun, July 15 day, July 7. theater. Tennis lessons: 1–4 pm. St. James Family Art project: 10 am–1 pm. “Jungle Run”: The Scholastic Store, Gizmo Guys: Van Cortlandt Nature Park. See Tuesday, July 10. 28 Bronx/Riverdale FamILY • July 2012 theMarketplace SHOPS s SERVICES s RESTAURANTS s RECREATION CHILD CARE CHILD CARE HOME BASED OPPORTUNITY Let The Kids Come, Inc. Faith Daycare Wanted Distributors s 6 Weeks to 5 Years Old Infants through preschool & Sales Agents s Early drop off available s Healthy Meals Mondays through Fridays 7am - 6pm Earn Big Money! Set Your Own Hours! 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