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Monday, November 18, 2013

Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - September 1, 2013

Yersterday's News
This Week in History*

Sep 01, 1985          Wreck of the Titanic found
Sep 02, 1969          First ATM opens for business
Sep 03, 1783          Treaty of Paris signed
Sep 04, 1886          Geronimo surrenders
Sep 05, 1972          Arab terrorists take Israeli hostages at the Olympics
Sep 06, 1915          First tank produced
Sep 07, 1813          United States nicknamed Uncle Sam

 

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the Day When your child wants to show you something,  stop what you are doing and pay attention to your child.  It is important to spend frequent, small amounts of time with your child doing things that you both enjoy.

Upcoming Events
  • Renaissance Faire - August 3rd – September 22nd, Tuxedo Park, NY
  • Музыкально-развлекательный Фестиваль «Бабье Лето» - Sep. 20-22, 2013, Poconos, PA 
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*Sourced from History.com

Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - July 14, 2013

Yersterday's News
This Week in History*

Jul 15, 1971            Nixon announces visit to communist China
Jul 16, 1945            Atom bomb successfully tested
Jul 17, 1955            Disneyland opens
Jul 18, 1940            FDR nominated for unprecedented third term
Jul 19, 1799            Rosetta Stone found
Jul 20, 1969            Armstrong walks on moon
Jul 21, 1861            The First Battle of Bull Run

 

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the Day Take your kids camping.  Find campground with a playground and/or pool and organized activities.  That way you have a backup if your child tires of roughing it.  

Upcoming Events
  • Debauche (The Russian Mafia Band) - August 1st, 9pm at Restaurant Vernissage
  • Фестиваль «Солнышко» -  August 2nd – August 4th, Jerry’s Three River Campground, Pond Eddy, NY
  • RPNJ  Summer Picnic – August 18th,  Ringwood State Park, NJ
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*Sourced from History.com

Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - June 30, 2013

Yersterday's News
This Week in History*

Jul 01, 1997            Hong Kong returned to China
Jul 02, 1997            Men in Black premieres
Jul 03, 1863            Battle of Gettysburg ends
Jul 04, 1776            U.S. declares independence
Jul 05, 1946            Bikini introduced
Jul 06, 1935            Dalai Lama is born
Jul 07, 1930            Building of Hoover Dam begins

 

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the DayFor a first toddler play date, consider getting together in a neutral place like a park or playground.  It’s often hard for toddlers to share their favorite toys with new friends. 

Upcoming Events
  • State Fair Meadowlands - June 21st - July 7th 
  • Ridgewood July 4th Fireworks - July 4th
  • Fair Lawn Fireworks - July 7th
  • Debauche (The Russian Mafia Band) - August 1st, 9pm at Restaurant Vernissage
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*Sourced from History.com

Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - June 23, 2013

Yersterday's News
This Week in History*

Jun 24, 1948           Soviets blockade West Berlin
Jun 25, 1876           Battle of Little Bighorn
Jun 26, 1948           U.S. begins Berlin Airlift
Jun 27, 1950           Truman orders U.S. forces to Korea
Jun 28, 1953           Workers assemble first Corvette in Flint, Michigan
Jun 29, 1995           U.S. space shuttle docks with Russian space station
Jun 30, 1936           Gone with the Wind published

 

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the DayTake turns with your spouse putting kids to bed.  This gives the  child a chance to relate to both parents and avoid casting one parent in this role

Upcoming Events
  • State Fair Meadowlands – June 21st – July 7th 
  • Ridgewood July 4th Fireworks – July 4th
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*Sourced from History.com

Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - June 16, 2013

Yersterday's News
This Week in History*

Jun 17, 1885           Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor
Jun 18, 1812           War of 1812 begins
Jun 19, 1953           Rosenbergs executed
Jun 20, 1975           Jaws released
Jun 21, 1788           U.S. Constitution ratified
Jun 22, 2001           1st “Fast and the Furious” released
Jun 23, 1902           “Mercedes” registered as a brand name

 

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the DayIf kids mess up, don’t try to find out who is to blame. Involve all kids in cleaning up the mess.  By not blaming or punishing, we free the children to focus on taking responsibility, rather than on taking revenge.    

Upcoming Events
  • Jetlag Festival 2013 – June 21st – June 23rd ,  at Catskills, NY
  • Circus in Bergen County YJCC – June 23rd, 2:00 and 5:00 pm,  Township of Washington, NJ
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*Sourced from History.com

Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - June 9, 2013

Yersterday's News
This Week in History*

Jun 10, 1935           Alcoholic Anonymous founded
Jun 11, 1979          John Wayne dies
Jun 12, 1987           Reagan challenges Gorbachev
Jun 13, 1966           The Miranda rights are established
Jun 14, 1777           Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes
Jun 15, 1215           Magna Carta sealed
Jun 16, 1884           First roller coaster in America opens

 

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the DaySing songs, read rhyming books and say silly tongue twisters.  These help kids become sensitive to the sounds in words.  

Upcoming Events
  • Jetlag Festival 2013 – June 21st – June 23rd ,  at Catskills, NY
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*Sourced from History.com

Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - June 2, 2013

Yersterday's News
This Week in History*

Week in HistoryJun 03, 1989           Crackdown at Tiananmen begins
Jun 04, 1940           The synthetic rubber tire unveiled
Jun 05, 1967           6 day war begins
Jun 06, 1944           D-Day
Jun 07, 1955           1st President to appear on color TV (Eisenhower)
Jun 08, 1936           1st parking meters are invented
Jun 09, 1963           Johnny Depp is born

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the DayTeach your kids road safety thru play.  Add street lights and road signs to they toy collection and use them together with toy cars, people, etc to teach road safety rules.

Upcoming Events
  • Taste of Ridgewod – Sat, June 09 1PM-4PM,  at Van Neste Square,  Ridgewood, NJ
  • Jetlag Festival 2013 – June 21st – June 23rd ,  at Catskills, NY
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*Sourced from History.com

Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 26, 2013

Yersterday's News
This Week in History*

Week in HistoryMay 27, 1703          St Petersburg founded by Peter the Great
May 28, 1930          The Chrysler Building in NYC officially opens
May 29, 1990          Yeltsin elected president of the Russian republic
May 30, 1431          Joan of Arc martyred
May 31, 1859          Big Ben goes into operation in London
Jun 01, 1980           CNN launches
Jun 02, 1851           1st US alcohol prohibition law enacted

 

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the DayShow your kids photos and videos of themselves when they were small.  They really enjoy it and it helps them to retain memories of their early childhood experiences  

Upcoming Events
  • Cole Bros. Circus – May 30th thru June 2nd, 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM at Garfield High School, NJ
  • Фестиваль Русского Рока Эхо 2013 – May 31st- June 2nd,  at Deerpark KOA,  Cuddebackville NY
  • Jetlag Festival 2013 – June 21st – June 23rd ,  at Catskills, NY
  • More ...

*Sourced from History.com