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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 12, 2013

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This Week in History*

Week in HistoryMay 13, 1918          1st US airmail stamps issued (24 cents)
May 14, 1804          Lewis and Clark depart
May 15, 1937          Madeleine Albright is born
May 16, 1929          First Academy Awards ceremony
May 17, 1954          Brown v. Board of Ed is decided
May 18, 1920          Pope John Paul II born
May 19, 1982          Sophia Loren jailed in Naples for tax evasion

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the DayPlay Board Games with you kids.  They can teach important social skills, such as communicating verbally, sharing, waiting, taking turns, and enjoying interaction with others.  Even simple games like Chutes and Ladders can teach life skills such as  Never give up , your luck can change at any instant. 

Upcoming Events
  • Ridgewood Sidewalk Sale - May 16th - May 18th, at Central Business District,  Ridgewood, NJ
  • 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
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 5, 2013

Yersterday's News
This Week in History*

Week in HistoryMay 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

Tip of the DayPrevent 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
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - April 28, 2013

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This Week in History*

Week in HistoryApr 29, 2004           WW II monument opens in Washington, D.C.
Apr 30, 1945           Adolf Hitler commits suicide
May 01, 1931          Empire State Building dedicated
May 02, 1933          Loch Ness Monster sighted
May 03, 1469          Niccolo Machiavelli born
May 04, 1994          Rabin &Arafat sign accord for Palestinian self-rule
May 05, 1961          The first American in space

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the DayPlay “What might happen if …? game to teach children about safety.   For example “What might happen if I talked on the phone while driving? “  or “What might happen if you turned the hot water faucet all the way?” It helps them to get in the habit of thinking about safety.

Upcoming Events

  • Spring Fling Carnival on May 4th – 6th, at H.B. Milnes Elementary, Fair Lawn, NJ
  • Musical for kids “Buratino” on May 12th, 3:00 PM at Whitman Theater, Brooklyn College, NY
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - April 21, 2013

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This Week in History*

Week in HistoryApr 22, 1970          The first Earth Day
Apr 23, 1564          William Shakespeare born
Apr 24, 1916          Easter Rebellion begins
Apr 25, 1983          Andropov writes to U.S. student
Apr 26, 1954          Polio vaccine trials begin
Apr 27, 4977 B.C.  Universe is created, according to Kepler
Apr 28, 1945          Benito Mussolini executed

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the DayWatch an aquarium.  Watching gentle, repetitive movement is very calming for the kids and parents alike. 

Upcoming Events

  • Popovich Comedy Pet Theater on April 26th, 7:00 PM at Bergen PAC, Englewood, NJ
  • Lag Ba’omerOutdoor Family Fun Festival on April 28th, 12:30 PM at BrisAvrohom, Fair Lawn
  • The Gruffalo on April 28th, 3:00 PM at Kingsborough College, Brooklyn, NY
  • Popovich Comedy Pet Theater on April 28th, 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM at Mayo PAC, Morristown, NJ
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - April 14, 2013


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This Week in History*
Week in HistoryApr 15, 1947           Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier
Apr 16, 1943           Hallucinogenic effects of LSD discovered
Apr 17, 1970           Apollo 13 returns to Earth
Apr 18, 1906           The Great San Francisco Earthquake
Apr 19, 1897           First Boston Marathon held
Apr 20, 1980           Castro announces Mariel Boatlift
Apr 21, 753 BC       Rome founded
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Parents Tip of the Week
Tip of the DayPlay “inside and outside voices” game with your child - to help them regulate loud voice in inappropriate places.  Just before visiting new places, talk about which voice is to be used. Give examples of park vs. library, mall vs. hospital, zoo vs. place of worship, etc) 
Upcoming Events

  • The Gruffalo on April 28th, 3:00 PM at Kingsborough College, Brooklyn, NY
  • Popovich Comedy Pet Theater on April 26th, 7:00 PM at Bergen PAC, Englewood, NJ
  • Popovich Comedy Pet Theater on April 28th, 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM at Mayo PAC, Morristown, NJ
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - April 7, 2013


Yersterday's News
This Week in History*
Week in HistoryApr 08, 1730           1st Synagoge is established in NYC
Apr 09, 1865           Robert E. Lee surrenders
Apr 10, 1953           First color 3-D film opens in Hollywood
Apr 11, 1814           Napoleon exiled to Elba
Apr 12, 1861           The Civil War begins
Apr 13, 1997           Tiger Woods wins first major
Apr 14, 1865           Lincoln is shot
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Parents Tip of the Week
Tip of the DayUse cash when shopping with kids - This will help to make the concept of money more concrete.  Talk about how money is used and even let them count out the bills and the change for the clerk
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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - March 31, 2013


Yersterday's News
  • Deli worker and a father of 5, Pedro Querada, 44, wins $338 million Powerball jackpot in Passaic, NJ
  • Boris Berezovsky, 67,  found dead in the bathroom of his Ascot home died from hanging.
  • Cyprus bailout plan will cause big depositors like Russia to face losses of around 40 percent
  • Kiev buried under 60 centimeters of snow due to the biggest snowfall in over a century.   
  • Fire broke out at BRC Sauna and Spa in Fair Lawn.  No injuries reported
This Week in History*
Week in HistoryMar 31, 1889    Eiffel Tower opens
Apr 01, 1700    April Fools tradition popularized
Apr 02, 2005    Pope John Paul II Dies
Apr 03, 1860    Pony Express debuts
Apr 04, 1968    Dr. King is assassinated
Apr 05, 1614   Pocahontas marries John Rolfe
Apr 06, 1896   First modern Olympic Games
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  • Dr. Irina Bass vs. Valley Pediatrics – no, it’s not an episode of Deathmatch or Rap Wars :) (86 replies)
  • Provocative pictures of North Jersey 5th graders on Instagram   (57 replies)
  • A child needs help.  Call to raise money to help her parents pay for treatment  (52 replies)
  • Questions for Daycare Interviews - to ask or not to ask, that's the main question :)  (43 replies)
  • Debauche (aka Russian Mafia Band) concert being organized in Fair Lawn, NJ  (42 replies)
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Parents Tip of the Week
Tip of the DayTell Family Tales - Children love to hear stories about their family. Talk about a funny thing that happened when you were young.
Upcoming Events
  • RPNJ Zumba Party on April 5th at 8 PM at Ethos Spa, Midland Park
  • RPNJ Banya Night on April 11th at 7 PM (Venue TBD)
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