Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 5, 2013

Yersterday's News

• NYC tries to raise minimum age to buy cigarettes to 21
  
• Rapper Chris Kelly dies at the age of 34 of drug overdose
  
• Mila Kunis names Sexiest Woman in the World by FHM magazine
  
• Steven Spielberg will film the “American Sniper” with Bradley Cooper
  
• Baby taken by CPS returned to Russian Couple by US Court

This Week in History*

May 06, 1994          English Channel tunnel opens
May 07, 1994          The Scream recovered
May 08, 1945          V-E Day is celebrated in America and Britain
May 09, 1950          L. Ron Hubbard publishes Dianetics
May 10, 1869          Transcontinental railroad completed
May 11, 1949          1st Polaroid camera sold $89.95 (NYC)
May 12, 1957          Race car driver A.J. Foyt gets first pro victory

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Parents Tip of the Week

Prevent tantrums by giving your kid something to look forward to.  To avoid tears and complaints when leaving a carnival or turning off the TV, tell them what exciting activity you will do next (e.g. go to a park, get an Ice Cream, read a favorite book, etc)

Upcoming Events

• Musical for kids “Buratino” on May 12th, 3:00 PM at Whitman Theater, Brooklyn College, NY
• Cole Bros. Circus – May 30th thru June 2nd, 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM at Garfield High School, NJ
• More ...

*Sourced from History.com