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OurChildren

About

Supplement to The Jewish Standard July 2014

July 4 Crafts Bunk Junk

What? Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Teaneck Is for Kids

Useful

Information

for the Next

Generation

of Jewish

Families


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2 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN JULY 2014

First breath. First smile. First steps.

Treasured moments begin here.

The MotherBaby Center at Chilton Medical Center.

Whether you are planning to start a family or adding to one, Chilton Medical Center invites you to

begin this exciting journey with us. Our MotherBaby Center encourages moms-to-be to personalize

their birthing experience in a way that makes it memorable for the entire family. We offer private

rooms with personalized visiting hours, hydrotherapy for labor, a celebratory gourmet dinner and

a Moms spa. For special care, theres a Level II Nursery with board certified neonatologists and

pediatricians available 24/7. And with caring nurses, expert medical staff, and our seamless

connection to Morristown Medical Center, its no wonder why so many women choose to have

their babies here with us, close to home.

For more information about parent education classes, please call 973-831-5475.

For a referral to a Chilton Obstetrician

or Certified Nurse Midwife,

call 1-888-4AH-DOCS

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She said she knew me.

She was an attractive auburn-haired woman who

happened to be in the principals office on the day that I

took Yehuda, then a kindergarten applicant, for his meet-and-

greet at his prospective yeshiva day school.

I didnt recognize her.

But I know you, she insisted.

Do you go to so-and-so synagogue? I asked.

No.

Do you live in such-and-such neighborhood? I queried.

No.

Then from where, I thought, striking out on my stab at

Jewish geography, would she know me? The circuit was big

enough that even if youre not attending a particular shul or

walking particular streets, folks look familiar.

What do you do? she asked.

Im a journalist, but lately, with two little kids a 4- and a

3-year-old I wasnt exactly chasing fires these days, at least

not the ones with headlines.

Oh, now she remembered. It wasnt my face. It was my

voice she remembered.

She had just viewed a video of her late mother, whom I

had interviewed years earlier when I was part of the Steven

Spielberg Shoah Foundation oral history project. My voice,

as the interviewer, is what she recognized at that moment.

I was shaken. And at once, I remembered. I remembered

the urgency of that interview. Her mother was ill and it was

so important to make sure that her mothers story was told

in a timely way.

And at that moment of recognition, it crystallized.

Why at this time, when we were in the principals office,

would I run into this woman? Why did she have the memory

of my voice then and there. It was kismet, bashert or what-

ever you may call it.

While we were deciding on a school for Yehuda and the

school was deciding on us, this connection was so very poi

gnant, so very poetic, so very powerful. I thought there was

no more to think about. This was the school!

My own parents were survivors of the Shoah. My own

involvement with the Spielberg project was very directly re

lated to the fact that my parents were survivors of the Shoah

And while it took many years to get to this place, Yehudas

attendance at a yeshiva day school where he would learn To

rah and Jewish pride was also very directly related to the

fact that my parents were survivors of the Shoah. I felt we

needed to reconnect the chain.

So now, nine years after that day in the principals office

our son, Yehuda will graduate with all of his classmates after

many years of learning and living in this school.

And the pride of his family will be felt.

And for my parents, of blessed memory, they too, will seethe fruit of their own lives, and the future that they lived and

fought for through this event.

To all parents, who are seeing their children reach a mile

stone and move to the next level, mazel tov!

Cheers,


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Fun Food Games to Keep

Summertime Eating HealthyD E N I S E M O R R I S O N Y E A R I A N

Summer is a great time to

keep your children on

track with nutritious eat-

ing. Following are ten tips on

turning healthy eating into a

summer full of fun and games.

1. Count me inGear up for fall academics by

using foods to reinforce math

skills. Give your children green

beans, peas, grapes or straw-

berries to count. Teach them

about fractions by using mea-

suring cups or cutting up fruitor a veggie pizza.

2. Pyramid patrolGo online and find and print a

copy of the food pyramid then

hold a scavenger hunt with

foods in your home. This will

allow your children to discover

which foods fit into each of the

categories. Or draw a blank pyr-

amid and have them draw or

cut pictures from magazines to

build their own food pyramids.

Portion sizes are best ex-

plained using objects kids are

familiar with. A deck of cards

represents three ounces of

proteins; a light bulb is equiva-

lent to a cup of raw veggies; a

computer mouse is the size of

a potato; a can of tuna is equal

in size to a bagel or roll; and a

quarter coin represents a serv-

ing of oil.

3. Unearthing herbsFresh herbs come in a variety

of smells, textures and tastes,

so trying them is a great senso-

ry experience and may help cut

back on salt intake too. Teach

your children to identify dif-

ferent kinds of herbs and learn

what dishes they are used in.

Take bland items such as po-

tatoes or rice and spruce them

up with rosemary or parsley.Put fresh basil or dill on a sand-

wich or salad. Then find reci-

pes with herbs your kids can

experiment with.

4. Prime picksMany farms offer fruit picking

families can take advantage of.

Eating straight from the vine is

best, but children may also en-

joy making healthy dishes with

what theyve harvested. Make

a miniature crisp by mixing

one packet of instant reduced-sugar oatmeal cereal and 1

teaspoons of reduced-fat mar-

garine then sprinkle over ber-

ries. Bake at 350 degrees until

the berries are soft and the top

is golden.

5. Expand imaginative playLet your children play chef

and then have a tea party.

Make and serve muffins with

dried fruit and applesauce in-

stead of margarine. Or create

traditional tea sandwichesusing flavored low-fat cream

cheese and cucumber, water-

cress or spinach; incorporate

herbs too. Cut into fun shapes

with cookie cutters and serve

milk instead of tea. Your kids

may want to play restaurant

too. Have them create healthy

menus and encourage custom-

ers to order all the items in the

food pyramid.

6. Animal amusementsLet your children make zoo

scenes out of low-fat yogurtand animal crackers theyre

much healthier than other

cookies. Spread yogurt over a

cookie sheet. Add green food

coloring to make grass or blue

to create a river, then use pret-

zels or celery stalks to make

a bridge. Offer small bits of

healthy food dried fru

sweetened cereal, cut-u

gies so they can make

parts of the scene.

7. Cultural cuisineHold cultural theme nigh

pick one country you w

explore. Have your ch

research indigenous

then together plan a me

ing the food pyramid a

guide. Choose recipes th

healthier or tweak less

tious ones with better osuch as low-fat or soy c

Dont restrict high-fat an

carbohydrate items, ju

them in moderation.

8. Create a contestHold a family fast-food

nation contest to see w

eat out the least in one w

month. Create guidelines

you begin then keep a r

tally. Place the money sa

a jar. At the end of the ti

riod whoever has eaten o

least gets to choose ho

family spends the funds.

Or hold a taste test. S

brands of popcorn, rice

yogurt, salsa or different

ies of the same fruits and

tables. Then take a vote:

one wins?

9. Delectable detectiveLog onto www.kidshea

and in the search box

food label to learn h

read food labels. Then

your kids to the grocery

and let them play detec

find healthier options fo

favorite foods. Choose a

snack with three grams

total fat per serving. Or

whole grain listed as the

gredient in your favorite

cracker or pretzel.

10. Stick em up!Have your children buil

own kabobs incorporati

major food groups. Use

en skewers with flat ends

pretzel sticks for skewer

softer foods.

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and the mother of three children.


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daughter off for the very first time; theywant to feel and touch the sheets to besure of their softness. Parents end uppaying these organizers $250 an hour; awell packed kid can run over $1000.

Some youngsters cant manage pack-ing their own trunks. I recall those daysof getting ready for camp. I would go

through the camp list, take clothing outof closets and drawers, label and makepiles for hours. My parents were avail-able if I needed help. But in those daysit was up to us to carry things in and outof our trunks, load our stuff, try to zip itall closed, and finally shlep it to the fronthall. And at the end of the day we felt asif we accomplished something great.

It wasnt just packing a summertrunk. It was the knowledge that I was onthe road to independence. I could do formyself. I would arrive to a bunkhouse farfrom home. There were new surround-ings and faces, so much was unfamiliarand it was ok. While unpacking eachitem into my cubby I would recognize allthe hours of hard work I had put in. I wasgiven a feeling of satisfaction, an under-standing that I had this ability to accom-plish for myself. Although there were

those tough days of bunk politics andlosing color war, I never felt like givingup. Confidence had grown within alongwith responsibility.

If we want to raise a child who growsto become self-sufficient we must pro-vide opportunities for that child to be-come self-reliant. We cannot be fearful

of new surroundings. We cannot shieldour children from hard work and even-tual disappointments. There is no re-placement for toiling over a project andseeing the results firsthand. There areno shortcuts when it comes to develop-ing character. Integrity, diligence, andresponsibility are all traits intertwinedwith striving and accomplishing. We areselling a whole generation of childrenshort when we do not hold them ac-countable for even the simplest tasks.

Many parents have forgotten that weare required to toil as well.

I recently spoke to a couple who arepreparing for their sons bar mitzvah.They told me that they had spent hoursin meetings with event planners. Theywanted their sons bar mitzvah partyto be over the top, making sure thatthe night would be the best that money

could buy. This would be a sure way forour son to know that we love him, theyexplained to me.

You are equating things with love,I said. Whenever I give a parentingclass and ask for the happiest childhoodmemories that come to mind, no one hasever described a thing they had been

given. It is always remembering Sundayswith cousins by grandmas house, bikingwith daddy, story time with mommy, orsummer days at the beach with parentsand siblings that come to mind. All thetoys, gifts and money spent fade away.Our children need us to stop hiring oth-ers and start spending time together asa family.

There are days we feel depleted. Butwe do it because we love.

It may be difficult to set aside ourstress and listen to our children withboth hearts and minds. There are dayswe want to scream. There are nights wedo not believe that we can sing bedtimelullabies, sit over math problems, andgive one more good night kiss. We aresimply depleted. But we do it becausewe love. And these are the moments thatbuild an unshakeable bond between

parents and children. These are tments that our children come to stand as the definition of love.

When we teach our children tbelieve in their ability to rise, to aplish, to strive, we give them theest tools for life. But we cannot trthis lesson by having others step

them. They must be given handsportunities as they grow.

When our children see us lovingly through our very ownsures they come to understand tspite challenges, we work hard tostrong homes. We do this not byothers to make a memorable evethe day-to-day interactions theof our smile, the gentle words, atime we take to listen that trana child from helpless and weak tful and strong. We are a constant presence and there is no one whtake our place.

Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is a parenting ed

and author of Raising a Child With S

(St. Martins Press).

Reprinted with permission of a

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COMPLIMENTARY ORTHODONTIC EVALUATIONFOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN

To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

Teens Need More Shut-Eye

M Y R N A B E T H H A S K E L L

Iused to feel like a broken record. Every evening, I

would call down the hall toward the light that re-

mained on in my daughters bedroom, Are you

heading to bed yet? This was because my daughter

was typically up past 11:30 p.m. Why did this disturb

me? She needed to rise slightly after the birds, around

6 a.m.

Typically she was aggravated, cranky and just plain

miserable when the sun came up. You would think that

an eighteen-year-old could get her act together, know-

ing that each and every morning she would regret the

alarm. At the time, her schedule was definitely a cata-

lyst: advanced placement courses, two honor society

schedules, volunteer work, athletics, and scholarship

applications to finish. She didnt seem to have enough

hours in her day. With freshman year in college on the

horizon, another chaotic schedule is likely, so getting

into a regular sleep schedule should be at the top of

her list.

Whats a parent to do when they realize their teen is

on a downward spiral due to lack of sleep? How much

sleep should she be getting anyway?

Inadequate Sleep CyclesAccording to the National Sleep Foundation, teens

should be getting approximately 9 hours of sleep per

night to function at their best. However, teens arent

getting the sleep they need. They also tend to stay up

late and sleep late on the weekends, which causes ir-

regular sleep patterns.

Staff members at the Mayo Clinic also write about

the irregularity of adolescent sleep cycles. Puberty

changes a teens internal clock, delaying the time he or

she starts feeling sleepy often until 11 p.m. or later.

Staying up late to study or socialize can disrupt a teensinternal clock even more.

Dr. Robert S. Rosenberg, medical director of The

Sleep Disorders Centers of Prescott Valley and Flagstaff,

Arizona and author of the newly released book, Sleep

Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day (Demos

Health), says, Recent surveys have shown that only 15

percent of teenagers get 8 hours or more of sleep.

Why are so many teenagers functioning on an in-

adequate amount of sleep? Experts say that part-time

jobs and extracurricular activities, in addition to school

schedules, contribute to fewer hours of sleep. Teens

also spend time on social networking sites before bed,

which can affect their ability to fall asleep.

Dr. Nadav Traeger, director of Pediatric Sleep Medi-

cine at Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital at Westchester

Medical Center, clarifies that the amount of sleep a teen

needs will vary somewhat by age and individual needs.

If a teen has no symptoms that may be related to insuf-

ficient sleep, then I would assume that he/she is gettingthe amount of sleep needed.

ConsequencesA lack of sleep can lead to negative consequences,

including drowsy driving which can be extremely

dangerous.

Traeger says that teens that get insufficient sleep

may present with various issues. The possible symp-

toms include: increased tendency for sleeping during

the day, decreased school performance, decreased

attention, restlessness or hyperactivity, moodiness,

memory problems, behavioral problems, and p

sity for clumsiness or accidents.

A lack of sleep can also severely affect a teen

letic performance. Rosenberg points to a recent

conducted at Stanford University which involved

ball, basketball and football teams. Athletes d

strated improved performance when they were e

aged to sleep ten hours, or at least one more tha

had been sleeping.

Rosenberg advises parents to watch for the

ing behaviors. If your teen is exhibiting these

iors, it is likely that he is not getting enough slee

Sleeps late on weekends

Falls asleep when not actively engaged in som

Has trouble waking up for school

Moodiness Increased agitation and irritability

Encourage Better Sleep HabitsSleep is important for tissue repair and strengt

muscles, explains Rosenberg, so parents shoul

their teens find solutions that will help them get

ter nights sleep.

Rosenberg instructs parents to encourage te

cut down on extracurricular activities that go we

dinner times. Educate your teen about the va

sleep with regards to athletics and academics, h

Let them know that during sleep a lot of imp

things are taking place, such as memory consol

for not only facts, but also operational memorie

as how to swing a bat or how to shoot a basketb

Traeger suggests that parents persuade te

practice good sleep habits. The main habits th

promote good sleep quality are: using the bed for

ing only, sleeping only in own bed (not the couchhaving little variability in the sleep-wake schedu

cluding weekends), exercising regularly (as long

not too close to bedtime), and getting sufficient

sure to daylight during the day.

Teens should begin good sleep habits at lea

weeks prior to the first day of school to get them

on the right track. For parents: Practice wh

preach so that teens understand sleep is impor

any age.

Myrna Beth Haskell is a feature writer, columnist, and

of LIONS and TIGERS and TEENS: Expert advice and

port for the conscientious parent just like you (Unlim

Publishing).

A Good Nights RestKeep a sleep diary: Use to determine how much sleep y

need to feel good during the day.Naps: Keep these short and not too close to bedtime.

Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, and dark.Avoid caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea, soda and chocolatlate in the day. Nicotine and alcohol also interfere with

sleep.Keep a consistent sleep schedule. This will help keep yo

body in sync with its natural patterns.Dont eat, drink, or exercise within a few hours of yourbedtime.

Avoid television, computer and the telephone within anhour before bed.

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A Dad Reflects:Mistakes, Ive Made A FewR A B B I N E C H E M I A C O O P E R S M I T H

When Fathers Day comes andgoes, it gets me thinking about

the mistakes Ive been making

as a father. (Dont worry my kids are

not scarred for life.)

My wife and I have five kids, rang-

ing from ages 21 to 3, so that gives me a

chance to keep on making the same mis-

takes until I get it right. Its like the film

Groundhog Day applied to parenting.

So in no particular order, here are

the primary mistakes and issues I keep

running into as a parent.

I need to be way more patient.As a Type A personality, this is one of my

daily life challenges to slow down and

patiently, happily, good naturedly deal

with my kid who has inexplicably be-

come an immovable mass sprawled out

on the kitchen floor just as the school

bus is pulling up.

Youve got to love Gods sense of

humor; He blessed me and my wife with

a son who has Down Syndrome. Appar-

ently He saw that I needed a greater

challenge to get me to work on becom-

ing more patient. Thank God our son is

a terrific, high-functioning kid, but he

can be incredibly stubborn and has a

different notion of time than I do. I need

to constantly remind myself to stop,

listen, validate, calm down and parent

with love, not anger. Its by far the longer

shorter way.

I need to respect my kids free will.

I cannot control them. My job isnt tomake sure they do everything I think is

right. Its to inculcate them with the Jew-

ish values that will give them the best

shot at making their own right decisions.

Each one is their own person, and I need

to allow them to make mistakes and

grow, and help them bring out their own

potential. That means they will make de-

cisions that I think are ill-advised. I can

hash it out with them, tell them what I

think, but at the end of the day, its their

choice. Thats how you raised indepen-

dent kids. Deal with it.

Be a cheerleader, not a critic.Kids flourish with positive encourage-

ment and loads of love. Its not my job to

point out every single thing they are do-

ing wrong no matter how important and

insightful I think my criticism is.

Parenting is a joint venture.Make sure you and your wife show a uni-

fied front.

Trust me, this is way harder than it

seems. Even if there is a significant dis-

agreement between us regarding our

child, its more important to show my

kids that I respect and love my wife and

that we are on the same page, than to

have my way. So talk out the issues with

your spouse, keep your disagreement

private, and then listen to your wife.

Chances are shes right.

Great parenting stems from a greatmarriage.Make that your priority. (Thank God

I dont think Ive made a mistake with

this one!) We all know this is true but in

the daily grind it can be hard to put in

the real time necessary to nurture your

marriage. Its a must. Ranks up there

with taking a shower and brushing your

teeth. Youve just got to do it otherwise

it can get pretty nasty.

Dont take out your frustration andanger on your kids.Why is that sweet child who only wants

some of your love and attention to blamefor your problems at the office?

Im sure my kids could rattle off a

dozen more mistakes if youd ask them,

but these are the ones I confront on an

almost daily basis. God bless Donald

Winnicott for good enough parenting.

Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith is the chief

editor of Aish.com and author of Schmooze:

A Guide to Thought-Provoking Discussion on

Essential Jewish Issues.

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Three Cheers and Plenty of Crafts

for the Red, White and BlueD E N I S E M O R R I S O N Y E A R I A N

Summer is a time when stars and

stripes abound. If you havent got-

ten into the patriotic spirit, why not

invite a few friends over in July and have

a big shebang? (Could be near or around

the 4th).

Here are ideas to get your celebration started

creatively.

Stars & Stripes Party Puzzle Invites

Items needed:

Red, white and blue acrylic paint8 craft sticksStar stickers

Permanent markerRed or blue ribbon.

Paint both sides of the craft sticks the fol-lowing colors: two white, two red, two halfblue and half white, two half blue and halfred. Let dry. On each blue side, attach a rowof stars. Arrange sticks in the following rows

to create a flag design: blue and red, blueand white, blue and red, blue and white, allred, all white, all red, all white. Write partyinvitation date, time and location on thesticks. Bundle stick together and tie withribbon.

Stars and Stripes Forever Garland

Items needed:

Star templateRed and blue construction paperScissorsWhite yarnRed and white striped peppermint candies

(still in the wrapper)Red, white and /or blue curling ribbonStapler.

Cut a long piece of yarn for your garland.Set aside. Use a star template to createstars from the red and blue constructionpaper and then cut them out. Fold over

the top point of one star and staple it tothe string. Next to the star, staple a piece ofhard candy. Cut a 12-inch str ip of red, whiteor blue curling ribbon, strip it with scissorsto make it curl (get a parent to help withthis) and attach it to the yarn next to thecandy. Repeat these steps until the stringis full.

Patriotic Planters

Items needed:

Terracotta p lanterRed, white and blue non-toxic acrylic paintPaintbrushes

RulerPencilWhite star stickersPotting soilPlantSmall American flag.

Paint the top rim of the planter blue andthe lower portion white. Let it dry. Give bothcolors a second coat of paint then let it dryagain. On the lower, white portion, use apencil and ruler to draw vertical lines thatare evenly spaced apart. Paint a red stripebetween every other line so it looks likean American flag. On the upper, blue rimattach small, white star stickers over theblue paint. Fill the planter with potting soil,add a plant and push a small American flaginto the soil.

Star Spangled Luminaries

Items needed:

Star stencil (several inches in diameter)Paper lunch bagsRed, white and blue tissue paperGlue stickStar stickersSandTea lights.

Use the star stencil to trace and cut ostars on red, white and blue tissue paGlue the stars to the inside sides of apaper bag using a glue stick. Add smstar-shaped stickers to the inside toodesired. Fill the bag with two inches oRepeat these steps to make additionnaries. Place luminaries outdoors whcan keep an eye on them. Press a teinto the sand at the center of each bathe sun sets, light the luminaries and the stars glimmer and glow.

Three Cheers for the Tablecloth

Items needed:

Red and blue crepe paper streamersTwo bowlsLukewarm waterScissorsPenFlat spongesBarious sized star stencilsHeavy-duty white paper tablecloth.

Cut red and blue crepe paper into smpieces and place each color in its owAdd just enough lukewarm water to ebowl to cover the paper. Let it stand ffew minutes to tint the water. Pull outwet paper and discard. Using a pen astar stencils, trace over flat sponges tate different sized stars. Cut them ouby one, dip the sponges in colored wa

(they will expand) and then press ranon the tablecloth until it is studded wstars. Let dry then use for your next potic picnic.

Let Freedom Ring Shakers

Items needed:

Empty toilet paper tubesBright red or blue foil wrapping papeRed, white and blue metallic curling rTapePeanuts and/or small unwrapped

(i.e. Skittles, M&Ms, Reeses Pieces

Fill the toilet paper roll with nuts and/candy. Leave enough room for the turattle. Wrap the roll with brightly colofoil paper, leaving 3-inches on each efor tying off. Secure the paper with ta

Twist ends and close off with curling bon. Shake and rattle your noisemakunroll it and enjoy a sweet treat!

Denise Morrison Yearian is the forme

of two parenting magazines and the m

of three children.

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This (Ear)Buds Not For You:Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

H E I D I M A E B R A T T

More and more

children and

teenagers are

seen plugged into

their earbuds or

earphones listen-

ing to their iPods,

computers or

iPads. Its all good

and fun, except

for one very seri-

ous problem and

that is damage to

their hearing a

condition known

as Noise-Induced

Hearing Loss,

which is becomingmore prevalent.

About Our Chil-

dren turned to Dr.

David Henick, chief

of Otalaryngology/

Head and Neck Surgery

at Englewood Hospital

and Medical Center in

Englewood and Patricia E.

Connelly, a pediatric audi-

ologist at The Valley Hospi-

tals Kireker Center for Child

Development in Ridgewood, for

a loud and clear message on

this growing problem.

About Our Children:Is

noise-induced hearing loss a real

problem?Dr. David Henick:Noise-

induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a

permanent hearing impairment result-

ing from prolonged exposure to high

levels of noise. One in 10 Americans

has a hearing loss that affects his or her

ability to understand normal speech.

Excessive noise exposure is the most

common cause of hearing loss. The

National Institute of Health reports that

about 15 percent of Americans aged

20 to 69 have high frequency hearing

loss related to occupational or leisure

activities. Because of occupational risk

of noise induced hearing loss, there

are government standards regulat-

ing allowable noise exposure. Recent

studies show an alarming increase inhearing loss in youngsters. Evidence

suggests that loud rock music along

with increased use of portable radios

with earphones may be responsible

for this phenomenon. NIHL can be

immediate or it can take a long time to

be noticeable. It can be temporary or

permanent, and it can affect one ear or

both ears. Even if you cant tell that you

are damaging your hearing, you could

have trouble hearing in the future, such

as not being able to understand other

people when they talk, especially on thephone or in a noisy room. Regard-

less of how it might affect you,

one thing is certain: noise-

induced hearing loss is

something you can prevent.

AOC:When does this

manifest?

Dr. Henick:Exposure to

harmful noise can happen at any age.

People of all ages, including children,

teens, young adults, and older people,

can develop NIHL. Approximately 15

percent of Americans between the ages

of 20 and 69, or 26 million Americans,

have hearing loss that may have been

caused by exposure to noise at work

or in leisure activities. As many as 16

percent of teens, ages 12 to 19, havereported some hearing loss that could

have been caused by loud noise, ac-

cording to a 2010 report

based on a survey

from the Centers

for Disease

Control and

Prevention.

AOC:Can

you explain

exactly what

happens with

noise-induced

hearing loss?

Dr. Henick:

The ears are delicate

structures that trans-

mit environmentalsounds into electri-

cal signals that are

processed in our brain.

When sound enters our

ear, it causes the eardrum

(tympanic membrane)

to vibrate. Small bones

in the middle ear space

(Malleus, Incus, Stapes)

then amplify these vibra-

tions that hits the ear-

drum to the inner ear.

These vibrations then

cause displacement

of the fluid within the

inner ear. The cochlea

(the auditory portion of

the inner ear) containsfluid, which mechanically

stimulates fine hair cells

that electrically stimu-

late auditory nerve

fibers that travel to the

brain and interpret the

sound. Noise-induced

hearing loss occurs

when the hair cells inside

our ears are destroyed.

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Bunk Junk Fills the Camp Trunk

with Fun Reminders of HomeH E I D I M A E B R A T T

What helps make the camp expe-

rience a little more like home?

Bunk junk. Yes, those spe-

cial items, colorful, creative and com-

forting, that gets packed in with the

sleeping bag, 12 pairs of tube socks and

flashlight.

From scented pillows that smell like

bubblegum and vanilla ice cream, to Mad

Libs, to glow-in-the-dark playing cards,

these camp-along tchotchkes are more

emotionally important to your camper

than the requisite bug spray, body wash

and warm pjs.

Bunk junk is anything that helpsthe camper feel as comfortable as pos-

sible, says Rayna Pine, owner of The

Canteen, a three-year-old store in West-

wood, which fashions campers with ev-

erything from fun bunk junk to straight

and solid camping gear and everything

in between.

Explains Pine, bunk junk is very gen-

der specific and often the girls want fuzzy

and decorative items, such as autograph

pillows for their bed in the shape of do-

nuts, cupcakes or peace signs. Also very

big for girls, says Pine, are sticker books

with stickers that can be placed in the

book as a memento or traded. Squishy,

round-stuffed animals help remind the

girls of home and for a decorative touch,

there are fun organizers and shag deco-

rative rungs.

The boys, says Pine, favor stickers

that remind them of their favorite sports

team. These are tradable and easily re-

moved if the camper decides to deco-

rate their bunk space with their favoriteteams logo. Also popular are glow-in-

dark playing cards, Mad libs, diabolos, a

new Chinese-type yo-yo, to name a few

items.

And one must not forget food, glori-

ous, food? Sweets on Cedar in Teaneck

ships treat-filled packages to camps dur-

ing the season and has pre-made goody

bags on hand, or the customer can pick

and choose their own treats to make their

own custom packages for their camper.

Weve got something for everyone,

says Monica Sitko, owner of Sweets on

Cedar, which also pair up with Teaneck

General Store for a candy and non-candy

camp package.

Whats popular at the candy counter

these days?

Says Sitko, all types of sours, such

as sour sticks, sour belts, Jolly Ranchers

and the sort. Also big are kosher Skittles.

Teaneck General Store in Teaneck

has its own unique stock of bunk junk,

says owner Bruce Prince. On hand areice cream sandwiches pillows, still

sought after are the iPad pillows, as well

as fun and funky jewelry that is made

from recycled plastic soda caps.

Boys will be boys, Prince says, and a

good old volleyball and basketball that

they play with during the camp season

can take autographs and come

filled with camp memories.

Also fun, says Prince, are an

ment of games that not only fill

time, but also serve education

other needs. Among the popular

is Anomia.

At Marcias Attic for Kids in

wood, scented pillows that smell y

like bubble gum, are all the rage, s

san Silverstein, buyer for Marcia

for Kids. Patterned socks that lo

fruit loops or sports equipment a

very hot. Wear them and then pu

tootsies into a pair of clear Doc M

inspired rain boots, and the cam

becomes tres chic.Other hot items in the jewe

partment at Marcias Attic include

necklaces that are made in acryl

either the camp name or the cam

code on them.

Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of

About Our Children.

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AOC: What is the acceptable deci-

bel level for listening?

Dr. Henick:NIHL can be caused by

a one-time exposure to an intense im-

pulse sound, such as an explosion, or

by continuous exposure to loud sounds

over an extended period of time, such

as noise generated in a woodworkingshop. Recreational activities that can

put you at risk for NIHL include target

shooting and hunting, snowmobile rid-

ing, listening to MP3 players at high vol-

ume through earbuds or headphones,

playing in a band, and attending loud

concerts. Harmful noises at home may

come from sources including lawn-

mowers, leaf blowers, and woodwork-

ing tools. Sound is measured in units

called decibels. Sounds of less than 75

decibels, even after long exposure, are

unlikely to cause hearing loss. However,

long or repeated exposure to sounds at

or above 85 decibels can cause hearing

loss. The louder the sound, the shorter

the amount of time it takes for NIHL to

happen. Here are the average decibelratings of some familiar sounds: the

humming of a refrigerator is 45 deci-

bels; normal conversation 60 decibels;

noise from heavy city traffic 85 deci-

bels; motorcycles 95 decibels; an MP3

player at maximum volume 105 to 120

decibels; sirens 120 decibels; firecrack-

ers and firearms 150 decibels. Sound

intensity and the length of time you are

exposed to the sound are also impor-

tant factors in protecting your hearing.

A good rule of thumb is to avoid noises

that are too loud, too close, or last too

long.

AOC:How loud is too loud?

Dr. Henick:If you can hear the

music your child/teenager is playing

through their headphones or ear-phones, it means the sound is too loud

and it can lead to permanent hearing

loss. The amount of hearing loss that

one will suffer is related both to the

volume, measured in

decibels (dB), and the

duration of time that

one is exposed to the

sound. Sound at 85 dB

or below is considered

safe. If one is exposed to

sounds greater than 90 dB

for an average of eight hours

per day without hearing protec-

tion, hearing loss will most likely

result. As the volume increases,

the safe time of exposure de-

creases. here are some loudness/time facts to consider (the unit of

measurement is decibel) At 95 dB,

damage will occur after four hours

of exposure per day. At 100 dB,

damage will occur after two

hours of exposure

per day.

At 105 dB, damage will occur after

one hour of exposure per day. At 110

dB, damage will occur after 30 minutes

of exposure per day. At 115 dB, damage

will occur after 15 minutes of exposure

per day. At 120-plus dB, damage occurs

almost immediately.

AOC:Are earbuds any better orworse than over the head earphones?

Patricia Connelly:A common

misconception is the bigger the head-

phones, the worse the damage, but the

opposite is true. The smaller earbuds,

the ones that commonly come with

the iPhone or iPod are more danger-

ous. Headphones are placed over the

ears and have a certain volume of air

that includes the space underneath the

earphone diaphragm and the space

of the ear canal up to the eardrum. By

contrast, ear buds are placed directly in

the ear canal and incorporate a much

smaller physical space for the music to

travel to the eardrum. If the loudness

of the music device is kept the same,

the sound level delivered through theearbuds will be much higher than the

loudness delivered by the headphones.

This difference can make that music so

much louder that it has now become

potentially damaging to the hearing

system.

AOC:Why is it important to protect

your hearing when youre young?

Ms. Connelly:Noise-induced hear-

ing loss results from permanent damage

to the hearing system. The integrity of

the inner ears cannot be improved or

treated. When a teen or young adult

continues to abuse their hearing with

loud music delivered through earbuds,

they significantly increase their risk

for hearing loss. No one wants to be 25

years old with the hearing levels andlistening problems equivalent those of

a 100 year old who needs hearing aids.

No disrespect to our centenarians!

AOC:What steps youngsters and

parents take to prevent hearing loss?

Ms. Connelly:Parents and

siblings should model safe listen-

ing behaviors for others. Music

should not be blaring. Hearing

protection should be worn in

noisy environments or when

working with tools or equipment.

When using personal music de-

vices, everyone should, turn down

the volume, take listening breaks

and give their ears a rest.

Dr. Henick:If you cant reduce

the noise or protect yourself fromit, move away from it. Be alert to

hazardous noises in the environment.

Protect the ears of children who are

too young to protect their own. Make

family, friends, and colleagues aware of

the hazards of noise. Have your hearing

tested if you think you might have hear-

ing loss.

Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of

About Our Children.

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Healthy Fat Rich Summer Salads:

Delicious and Nutritious

Sauteed Mushroom Spinach Salad

4 ounces baby spinach leaves2 hard-boiled eggs avocado, slicedChopped kalamata olives, optional

2 to 3 tablespoons French-fried onions, optionalOlive oil Balsamic Vinaigrette2 tablespoons Dijon mustard3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honey4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilSalt & pepper, to taste2 teaspoons safflower oil red onion (about half a cup), diced5 ounces or 2 cups of sliced and diced mushrooms1 tablespoon soy sauce

1. In a jar with a lid combine mustard, balsamic vinegar, honeScrew on lid and shake well. Then pour in extra virgin olive oand vigorously shake again. Season with salt and pepper to tSet aside.

2. In a medium skillet add safflower oil and cook over mediuheat. Saute diced red onion until translucent and golden bro

around edges, about 2 minutes.3. Mix in sliced mushrooms and soy sauce and cook until murooms are reduced in size and softened. About 2 minutes.

4. Remove from heat.

5. In a bowl or on a platter, spread out spinach leaves. Placemushroom-onion mixture on top. Cut up hard-boiled eggs aplease, and place on top of salad with avocado slices. Drizzleally with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with French fried onions and cholives.

Recipe yields 2 servings

R A C H E L H A R K H A M

Sometimes you come across a little

bit of knowledge that you cannot

keep to yourself; that you must

share. For me its the amazing effect

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFAs)

can have on your diet and feeling of gen-

eral well-being, and how beneficial and

delicious they can be in the recipes and

the food that you prepare.

Monounsaturated fatty acids are

plant-based fats found in canola, safflow-

er, sesame, flaxseed and olive oil andolives, nuts and seeds, avocados, and

dark chocolate. Researchers from sev-

eral studies have found that a MUFA-rich

diets make bodies burn off more energy

as heat.

I dont know from scientific stud-

ies I know from cooking with these

ingredients and eating MUFAs as part of

every meal. I feel leaner and lighter. Best

of all, I am satisfied and feel full after eat-

ing dishes made with MUFA ingredients.

Summer salads that are rich in deli-

cious MUFAs and served alongside fish,

meat, or poultry are filling, healthy, and

uncomplicated to prepare. Eating it willleave you full but not bloated, light and

energetic ready to enjoy the outdoor

season.

The Rice Noodle-Sesame-Chicken

Salad gets a nice crunch from the shred-

ded cabbage or shaved Brussels sprouts

and sliced scallions that are mixed in

with thin springy rice noodles. The

dressing is flavored by sesame oil and

soy sauce, and thinly sliced chicken or

steak sprinkled with toasted sesames on

top make this recipe a pleasing meal. For

extra MUFA power and flavor: Add toast-

ed almond slivers and sesame seeds.

Farro-Sushi Salad has a ton of flavorthanks to MUFA all-star Tahini Soy Sesa-

me Ginger dressing. The hearty

like farro is doused in this Asian fl

dressing and absorbs it tastily. Inc

avocado cubes and slices of seare

or salmon will satisfy appetites. C

ber adds crunch. Offer wasabi o

for an extra spicy kick

Sauteed Mushroom Spinach

features an Olive Oil-Balsamic

grette and safflower oil sauted

rooms. Chop in a couple of eg

slice up avocado and you have a

that will keep you going until dinn

extra MUFA points throw in somolives.

Rice Noodle-Sesame-Chicken Salad

2 to 3 cups shredded Napa cabbage or shavedBrussels sprouts

6 scallions, thinly sliced white and light green partsonly

8 ounces thin rice noodles, prepared as directed onpackage

Sesame Soy Garlic Dressing cup soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons sesame oil1 tablespoon honey1 garlic clove, minced1 pound skinless boneless chicken cutlets or steakToasted slivered almonds, optionalToasted Sesame seeds, optionalRed pepper flakes, optional

1. In a large bowl toss together shredded cabbageor shaved Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced scallions,and prepared rice noodles.

2. In a jar or cruet combine all the ingredients forthe Sesame Garlic Soy dressing. Shake well. Season

to taste.3. Pour dressing evenly over the rice noodle-salad.Set aside.

4. Grill chicken or steak. When ready to handle,slice into thin strips and place on top of noodlesalad.

5. Garnish with toasted almonds, sesame seeds,and/or red pepper flakes.

Recipe yields 4 to 6 servings

Farro-Sushi Salad

4 ounces spinach or other leafy green3 cups prepared farro2 peeled Persian or Kirby cucumbers, cut into -inch x

1-inch sli ces

Tahini-Soy-Ginger Dressing4 tablespoons tahini paste3 tablespoons rice vinegar3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil5 to 6 tablespoons safflower oil3 strips of pickled ginger (the kind that gets served with

sushi rolls)1 lb. salmon fillets or ahi tuna1 avocado peeled and cubed

1. Spread spinach leaves across a large serving bowl or plat-ter. Place prepared farro on top of greens. Scatter cucum-bers over farro.

2. In a blender of food processor combine tahini, rice vin-egar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pulse a few times to blend.Slowly add safflower oil until emulsified. Add ginger stripsand blend until incorporated.

3. Pour the majority of dressing over farro, reserving someto finish recipe with.

4. Prepare the salmon or tuna to your preferred doneness.Slice into desired portions and serve on top of the dish.

5. Garnish with avocado cubes. Serve with extra ginger, andwasabi, if desired.

Recipe yields approximately 6 servings

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SimchasGraduation

MATTHEW GROSSMAN

Matthew David Grossmanof Tenafly graduated fromMuhlenberg College witha double major in businessadministration and politicalscience. He will be attendingDrexel University School ofLaw in Philadelphia in the fall.He is the son of Jackie andRandy Grossman.

Birth

CHYENA STORFER

Chyena Storfer was bornon April 24 in North MiamiBeach, Fla., to Rochie andRabbi Immanuel Storfer. She

joins siblings Chaya, Gaby,and Chana. Their grandpar-ents are Linda and BennettStorfer of Bergenfield andRabbi Menachem and EstherBlau ofCrown Heights inBrooklyn.

JOSHUA GONZALEZ

Joshua Gonzalez, son ofRobin Segal-Gonzalez andRobert Gonzalez of Oaklandand brother of Jacob, cel-ebrated becoming a barmitzvah on May 3 at BarnertTemple in Franklin Lakes.

OLIVIA GREENBERG

Olivia Greenberg, daughter ofPamela and Paul Greenbergof Franklin Lakes and sisterof Samantha, celebratedbecoming a bat mitzvah onMay 17 at Barnert Temple inFranklin Lakes.

ALON HAYUT

Alon Hayut, son of CantorRegina and Avishay Hayut ofTenafly and brother of Yoav,celebrated becoming a barmitzvah on May 31 at TempleBeth Or in WashingtonTownship.

Bnai mitzvah

DREW ALTMAN

Drew Altman, son of Jameyand Steve Altman of GlenRock, celebrated becom-ing a bar mitz vah on June

7 at Temple Beth Rishon inWyckoff.

LINDSEY COOPER

Lindsey Cooper, daughter ofAlicia and Andrew Cooperof River Vale, celebratedbecoming a bat mitzvah onMay 31 at Temple Beth El ofNorthern Valley in Closter.

ETHAN EDELSON

Ethan Edelson, son ofStephanie and David Edelsonof Wyckoff and brother ofAlexander and Samara,celebrated becoming a barmitzvah on June 7 at TempleBeth Rishon in Wyckoff.

SABRINA FRIED

Sabrina Rose Fried, daughterof Karen and Alexander Friedof Glen Rock and sister ofTaylor, celebrated becominga bat mitzvah on May 31 atthe Glen Rock Jewish Center.Her grandparents are Pauland the late Rosalie Fried ofHaworth, and the late Marianand Franklin Taub of NewCity, N.Y.

CRAIG HOFFMAN

Craig Hoffman, son of Karenand Richard Hoffman of RiverVale, celebrated becominga bar mitzvah on June 7 atTemple Beth El of NorthernValley in Closter.

KATIE HORNE

Katie Horne, daughter ofJacqueline Horne of Paramusand Jonathan Horne ofFlorida, and sister of Charles,celebrated becoming abat mitzvah on June 9 atCongregation Rinat Yisraelin Teaneck. Katie gradu-ated from the Jewish YouthEncounter Program inTeaneck. Her grandparentsare Judie and Ralph Rice ofParamus and Enid and DavidHorne of Florida.

DYLAN KAY

Dylan Kay, son of CarenSinclair-Kay and Bradley Kayof Ridgewood, twin brother

of Zoe, and brother of Travis,celebrated becoming abar mitzvah on May 10 atBarnert Temple in FranklinLakes.

ZOE KAY

Zoe Kay, daughter of CarenSinclair-Kay and BradleyKay of Ridgewood, twinsister of Dylan, and sister ofTravis, celebrated becominga bat mitzvah on May 10 atBarnert Temple in FranklinLakes.

SEAN KING

Sean King, son of Vivianand Ed King of Oaklandand brother of Jake and Ty,celebrated becoming a barmitzvah on June 7 at TempleBeth Rishon in Wyckoff.

JENNY KURILOFF

Jenny Kuriloff, daughter ofPam and Roy Kuriloff of FairLawn and sister of Jeremy

and Jonathan, celebratedbecoming a bat mitzvah onMay 24 at the Fair LawnJewish Center/CongregationBnai Israel.

SARAH LEVY

Sarah Levy, daughter ofDeborah and Mark Levy ofWashington Township andsister of Jason, celebratedbecoming a bat mitzvah onJune 7 at Temple Beth Or inWashington Township.

FIONA MCDERMUT

Fiona McDermut, daughterof Jennifer McDermut ofTenafly and sister of Matthew,celebrated becoming a batmitzvah on May 31 at TempleSinai of Bergen County inTenafly. As a mitzvah proj-ect, Fiona has volunteeredweekly at the Jewish Homeat Rockleigh for the pastthree years.

DYLAN RODRIGU

Dylan Rodriguez, son Debra and William Roof Garfield, celebratedbecoming a bat mitzvaJune 7 at Temple EmeTeaneck.

LILY SIEGEL

Lily Siegel, daughter oBonnie and Ira Siegel Closter, celebrated bea bat mitzvah on JuneTemple Beth El of NoValley in Closter.

GABRIEL STERN

Gabriel Stern, son of Cand David Stern of Wyand brother of BenjamMatthew, celebrated bing a bar mitzvah on J7 at Temple Beth RishWyckoff.

SARA TOBIAS

Sara Tobias, daughter

Sherri and Daniel TobTenafly and sister of Jcelebrated becoming bat mitzvah on May 3Congregation Beth ShTeaneck.

DANNAH VANPRA

Dannah VanPraagh, dof Jill and Steven Vanof Oradell and sister ocelebrated becoming mitzvah on May 31 atEmeth in Teaneck.

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1. The four-year-olds in the Bergen CountyYJCCs Nursery School celebrated learningtheir letters with a parade and by singing thealphabet song. Their letter-of-the-week lessonswere facilitated by teachers, left to right,Lindsay Tetefsky, Mindy Schmidt, Fran Danzigerand Lisa Misuta.

2. The Early Childhood Program at TempleEmanuel of the Pascack Valley welcomedtheir GrandPALS, who are members of thesynagogues Sisterhood and senior temple, totheir Friday morning Shabbat program. Picturedhere, Rosa Nitzan, Bea Wolf, and Margo Berger,who joined teacher Eleanor Wasserman and the3year-old class for a Shabbat time of blessings,snack and story.

3. Glen Rock Jewish Center Hebrew SchoolsAleph class participated in a special Shavuotservice, and each student was presented withtheir own siddur, decorated, dedicated andpresented to them by their parents.

4. Chabad of Passaic County held its last Kidsin Action program for the school year at theMud and Soul Clay Studio in Fairfield where thechildren learned various pottery techniques.Pictured here is David Zarbarko who smileswhile taking a break from his work.

5. Tamar Fuchs from Yavneh Academy wins 3rdplace in the Paramus Poetry contest for secondgrade.

6. The Torah Academy of Bergen Countypresented three outstanding juniors withtwo different book awards from prestigiousuniversities. Azriel Fine was awarded TheBrandeis University Book Award for his civic andsocial work; and Matthew Wexler and BenjaminBook were awarded a first-time book awardfrom Yeshiva University, the Yeshiva University-Torah Umadda Book Award, for their love ofJudaic and secular learning. Pictured from left,Benjamin Book, Rabbi Yosef Adler, MatthewWexler, Azriel Fine and Dr. Garry Katz.

7. Siblings of brothers and sisters withdisabilities, who joined OHEL for their firsSide by Side 5K Marathon recently, had tchance to meet again at a Carlos and Gadinner where awards and appreciation wall around for the innovative programminongoing work.

8. Ben Porat Yosef eighth grade student,Fried, won first place in the Middle SchooSiegelbaum Literary & Visual Arts Compefor her creative writing piece, Striped Sa Yellow Star Birthmark. The competitiosponsored by the Holocaust Museum & SCenter in Suffern, N.Y. She is pictured heBrian Bassuk, trustee of the Holocaust Mand Study Center.

9. Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy (MTYeshiva University High School for Boys sPhilip Meyer, of Teaneck, recently led a trin CPR, automated external defibrillator use and the Heimlich maneuver for more100 MTA students and faculty.

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TopChoicesJ U L Y 2 0 1 4

Stars, Stripesand Fireworks GaloreIt wouldnt be the Fourth of July in New York City without the annual Macys fire

works show, which made i ts debut in 1976 to commemorate the nations bicen-

tennial. The iconic display will return to the East River this year.

Fireworks will be set

off from the Brooklyn

Bridge and from barg-

es in the water below.

The best viewing spots

will be from Brooklyn

Bridge Park and theBrooklyn Heights

Promenade, and along

the east side of Lower

Manhattan. The show

starts at 9 p.m. Free.

Get in by 5 p.m. for a

good spot.For more

informati on, www.

macys.com.

CarlyzCrazeMoves to New Bigger DigsAfter more than 2 years at

its old location up the street,

women and girls fashion shop,

Carlyz Craze has moved to a new

2,400-square-foot store, the

former site of longtime womensclothing store, Simply The Best,

which recently closed. Alene

Brodsky, who co-owns Carlyz Craze

with Wendy Borodkin, says their

new store will continue to feature its

core merchandise fashionable and

modest togs but wil l be expand-

ing by adding stock from Simply the

Best, as well as more accessories,

swimwear and other items. And since

theres more space at their new loca-

tion, theyll even be a spot for shop-

ping moms to park their strollers,

a childrens play area and perhaps

even a man chair or two. I am very

humbled by this store and by the support o f the community, says Brodsky

Carlyz Craze, 472 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-342-3398,

www.carlyzcraze.com.

The Eensy BeensySpiderReturns Big TimeSpiders have inspired mythmakers from Ovid to E. B. White to the creators of theeponymous superhero, but their actual role in diverse ecosystems around the globe is

just as captivating. Back for a second engagement at the American Museum of Natural

History, Spiders Alive! offers a comprehensive look at the fascinating and complex

world of arachnids. The exhibit ion features approximately 20 species of live arachnids,

including 16 spider species, two scorpion species, a vinegaroon, and African whip spi-

ders, and highlights this intriguing animal groups anatomy, behavior, and unique char-

acteristics. Opening July 4. American Museum o f Natural History, Central Park West

at 79th Street, 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org.

C O M P I L E D B Y H E I D I M A E B R A T T

Be There or BeSquare or Rather Be Rubiks Cubed!Come on over to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City and get a load of the worlds first

museum exhibition about the Rubiks Cube. Enjoy more than 7,000 square feet of games,

puzzles, history, art, and engineering, all inspired by Ern Rubiks best-selling masterpiece.

Whether youre Mats Valk or just looking for an excellent way to spend a summer day,

Beyond Rubiks Cube at Liberty Science has something amazing youve never seen before.

Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City. 201-200-1000,

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To Our Readers: To Our Readers: This calendar is a day-by-day schedule of events. Although all information is as timely as we can make it, it s agood idea to call to verify details before you go.

To Add Your Event to Our CalendSend it to:

Calendar Editor

About Our Children

New Jersey/Rockland Jewish Media Group

1086 Teaneck Road

Teaneck, NJ 0766 AboutOCaol.com

or fax it to : 201-833-4959

Deadline for Summer issue (pub-lished July25): Tuesday, July 15

Sunday,June 22Happy Together Tour:The Turtles, ChuckNegron of Three Dog Night, Mark Farner of GrandFunk Railroad, Gary Lewis and The Playboys,Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels performat 7 p.m. bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St.,Englewood, 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org,www.ticketmaster.com.

Such are Snakes:Learn about these limb-less creatures, how they move and which onesare at Wave Hill. Use recycled materials tomake your own snake and listen to songwriterJeffrey Friedberg from the musical group TheBossy Frog sing about snakes and other crea-tures. Noon. Wave Hill, West 249th Street andIndependence Ave., the Bronx. 718-549-3200.www.wavehill.org.

Thursday, June 26Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham:Ventriloquist andcomedian Jeff Dunham performs at 7:30 p.m. atbergenPAC. bergenPAC, 30 Nor th Van Brunt St.,Englewood, 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org,www.ticketmaster.com.

Monday, June 30Lubavitch commemoration:Lubavitch on thePalisades hosts Rabbi Aharon Dovid Gancz incommemoration of the Lubavitcher RebbesRabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersons 20thYahrzeit. Dinner 7:30 p. m. 11 Harold St., Tenafly.Suggested donation $18 or more. 201871-1152, wwwchabadlubavitch.o rg.

Wednesday, July 2Mommy and Baby Yoga:For parents or care-givers and babies eight weeks old to crawling.Stretch, breathe and bond with your child whilemeeting oth er paren ts. 10 to 11 a.m. $25/$10members. On the grounds. Wave Hill, West 249thStreet and Independence Avenue, the Bronx.718-549-3200. www.wavehill.org.

Wednesday, July 2Making Mathematics Real:Laura Taalman pres-ents how 3D printing is breathing new life intomath. Presentations at 4 and 7 p.m. MoMath, 11E. 26 St., Manhattan.

Thursday, July 3Stories in the Garden:Educators share someof their favorite nature stories. 2 p.m. Ideal forchildren ages 3 to 6 with adult companion.Free with admission to the grounds. On thegrounds. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and

Independence Avenue, the Bronx. 718-549-3200. www.wavehill.org.

Monday, July 7Shape-scapes: Children will enter the worldof sculpture and investigate unique forms,shapes, and materials found in the OtherPrimary Structures exhibition. Art Adventures.11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free with museumadmission. A ges 4 to 7. Jewish Museum,1109 Fifth Ave., Manhattan. 212-423-3200,www.thejewishmuseum.org.

Tuesday, July 8What is Cord Blood Banking? Learn aboutcord blood banking and its uses. 6:15to 7:15 p.m. at the Destination MaternitysLearning Studio, 35 Plaza W. Route 4,

Paramus. Sponsored by The Valley HospitalsCenter for Family Education . 201-291-6151,www.valleyhealth.com.

Tuesday, July 15The Robots are Coming:The robots arecoming! Meet MoMaths resident roboticist,James McLurkin at this one-of-a-kind robotdemonstration at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 formuseum members and $10 for non-mem bers.Registration is required. MoMath, 11 E. 26 St.,Manhattan.

Wednesday, July 16Special Education Round Table:Round table tofor special education parents and leaders to helptheir chil dren in school. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Maywood Public Library, Hackbarth Auditorium,459 Maywood Ave., Maywood. 201-960-7159.

Monday, July 14Word Hunt:Participants can explore language

and the power of words in the vibrant large-scalepaintings from the exhibition Mel Bochner: StrongLanguage. Art Adventures. 11:30 a. m. to 12:30p.m. Free with museum admission. Ages 4 to 7.Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., Manhattan. 212-423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum .org.

Monday, July 21Picturing People:Children will learn how apersons clothing, facial expression, and posetell a story through portraits on view throughoutthe Museum, including the work in Masterpiecesand Curiosities: Diane Arbuss Jewish Giant. ArtAdventures. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m . Free withmuseum admission. Ages 4 to 7. Jewish Museum,1109 Fifth Ave., Manhattan. 212-423-3200,www.thejewishmuseum.org.

Sunday, July 27Film Showing:Chabad of Passaic County pres-ents Stateless, a portrait of the exodus of SovietJews in the 1980s at the Chab ad Center, 194

Ratzer Road, Wayne. Chinese dinner at 4:30 fol-lowed by presentation. Childrens program as well.$20 per person. 973-694-6274.

Monday, July 28Places Near and Far:Families can discovernew places and take a journey together throughCulture and Continuit y: The Jewish Journey, theJewish Museums permanent exhibition. ArtAdventures. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m . Free withmuseum admission. Ages 4 to 7. Jewish Museum,1109 Fifth Ave., Manhattan. 212-423-3200,www.thejewishmuseum.org.

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With Kids


Two Weeksat the Y Free

Former members of The Edge FitnessCenter can try the Wayne YMCA anytimebetween until July 15 for two weeks free.Just present your Edge Fitness pass andget started. The offer is valid for adults,

seniors, and families 973-595-0100 or goto www.wayneymca.org. The Y is locat-ed at 1 Pike Drive in Wayne.

Prenatal PilatesThe Valley Hospitals Center for FamilyEducation is offering a program entitledPrenatal Pilates. The program will beheld on Wednesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and30 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Destina-tion Maternitys Learning Studio, 35 Pla-za on Westbound Route 4, Paramus. Toregister www.ValleyHealth.com/FamilyE-ducation, 201-291-6151.

Toddler YogaThe Valley Hospitals Center for Family

Education is offering a program entitledToddler Yoga. The program will be heldon Monday, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 from10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the DestinationMaternitys Learning Studio, 35 Plaza onWestbound Route 4, Paramus. To regis-ter online, www.ValleyHealth.com/Fami-lyEducation. 201-291-6151.

Learn Sign LanguageThe Orangeburg Jewish Center, locatedat 2 Independence Ave, Orangeburg,N.Y., is now offering American Sign Lan-guage (ASL) Interpreting at ShabbatMorning Services, on the first Shabbot ofevery month, a Pilot Program. Saturdaymorning services begin at 9 a.m., withInterpreting beginning at 10 a.m., July 5,

Aug. 2, and Sept. 6. Contact Scott Straussat [email protected] or via video-phone relay 845-538-4321 or Rabbi.Drill@the ojc.org.

Baby & Me YogaThe Valley Hospitals Center for FamilyEducation is offering a program entitledBaby & Me Yoga. This program is de-

See Stories in the Garden, Thursday, July 3

signed for mothers and their approximately 6 weeks-1 year. Thgram will be held on Monday, July21 and 28 or Wednesday, July 2, 9and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. at thtination Maternitys Learning Stucated at 35 Plaza on Westbound RParamus on Mondays, and WedneTo register online, www.ValleyHcom/FamilyEducation, 201-291-61

Babyccino/

Mommy and MeChabad of Passaic County will be stheir Summertime Babyccino SessMondays, 10 to 10:45 a.m.$8 per Ages 0-30 months.Babyccino classes will held on ther level of the Chabad Center, lat 194 Ratzer Road, Wayne Fordetails and to RSVP, please cChani at: [email protected] 973-694-6274.

Summer SportsCamps for Girls

and BoysSummer Basketball Camp for GirBoys at the YJCC helps childrening grades kindergarten through skills through practice and drillketball Camp is offered in one-wesions, July 7-11; July 14-18; Augustfrom 9 a.m. to noon ($125 for YJCCbers; $150 for non-member prograticipants) or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($2YJCC members; $225 for non-mprogram participants).

Kick It Soccer Camp, presenSuper Soccer Stars, will offer a curriculum designed around the Cup. Each day, players ages 6-8 antravel the globe, learning diversefacts and more, along with devesoccer skills. Camp meets from 9:

to 1:00 p.m., with sessions July 21-August 18-22. The fee is $295 formembers; $320 for non-membegram participants.

For more information about program, contact Jenny Jurjevicathletic director, at 201-666-6615790, [email protected]. The YJCcated at 605 Pascack Road, TownWashington.


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Dino-Mite Things to Do in JulyLove T-Rex? Well, then theres plentyof prehistoric action in and around thearea.

Walking With Dinosaurs, an eventfrom July 16 through July 20 featuring20 life-sized dinosaurs, including theterrible T-Rex will be at the BarclaysCenter, 620 Atlantic Ave., in Brooklyn.800-745-3000, www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

A bit closer to home, Field Station:Dinosaurs is an outdoor prehistorictheme park. Visit the park at Snake Hillin Secaucus. It is designed to resemble

a dinosaur dig within the first wa discovery. 1 Dinosaur Way, Sec855-999-9010, www.fieldstatio

saurs.com.If its fossils and not facsimilyou want to check out, head othe American Museum of Natutory, the granddaddy of all dispots. Here youll find the reaAmerican Museum of Natural HW. 79 St. and Central Park Wes769-5100. www.amnh.org.

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E M U N A B R A V E R M A N

Ive never served in the army, air forceor navy. But Ive read a lot about the(very) demanding training and the se-

vere discipline involved.Whether on land, sky or sea, all of

the services focus on the importance ofa chore our mothers tried desperately toinstill in us making our beds.

Some of my kids ignore the request;some think it means pulling the comfort-er up over the lumpy sheets, and someactually do as desired. Apparently in thearmed services, only the third option isacceptable.

There is a technique to making thebeds, to having crisp sheets (a coinshould bounce off them?) and perfectcorners. And adherence to the specificbed-making rules is strictly enforced.Their mothers would be proud.

But what difference does it make?Do you fight better or tougher is yourbed is made just right?

The army must believe so. And theair force. And the navy. And the marines.

Why? I think that discipline general-izes. Those who can be disciplined in thelittle things will carry it through to thebigger ones. Those who make the littlethings count will definitely treat the bigthings with appropriate seriousness.

In Ethics of Our Fathers (2:1) we areadvised to treat minor mitzvot the sameway we treat the major ones. The statedreason is that we dont know which hasthe greater reward.

We also dont know the full impactof such an attitude. We dont know howthat sense of self-control and self-disci-pline will shape our lives.

Sometimes the bigger mitzvot areeasier to keep. I dont think about break-ing Shabbos. But Im so tired; do I reallyhave to say the Shema before I go tosleep? Im so busy; do I really have to saythe afternoon prayer. But of course it allcarries over. Ive had a long day with thekids; do I really have to be attentive tomy husband when he walks in the door?I have a big project do at work; do I re-ally have to patient with my son whenhe relates a long story of an incident onthe playground?

In Jewish life we do sweat the smallstuff. Because in Jewish life the smallstuff matters. It all makes us who we are.Its a reflection of our character if we takethe extra time, if we go the extra mile, ifwe keep trying even when our body isscreaming sleep, sleep (it actuallydoes sound a little like army training!),

if we exercise self-control even whenwe dont feel like it, especially when wedont feel like it.

None of us grew up looking forwardto making hospital corners every morn-ing. It means theres no time to push thesnooze button, no extra rolling over. Butperhaps hospital corners mean morethan we think. Its that extra attention todetail that makes us who we are.

Reprinted with permission of Aish.com.

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