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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 26, 2013

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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

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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 19, 2013

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This Week in History*

Week in HistoryMay 20, 1873          Levi Strauss and J.Davis get patent for blue jeans
May 21, 1881          American Red Cross founded
May 22, 1843          Great Emigration departs for Oregon
May 23, 1934          Police kill famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde
May 24, 1883          Brooklyn Bridge opens
May 25, 1977          Star Wars opens
May 26, 1897          Dracula goes on sale in London

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Parents Tip of the Week

Tip of the DayShow good example by remaining calm in stressful situations.  This encourages toddlers to do the same and might prevent future tantrums.  

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
  • More ...

*Sourced from History.com

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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
  • More ...

*Sourced from History.com

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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - May 5, 2013

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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
  • More ...

*Sourced from History.com

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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
  • More ...

*Sourced from History.com

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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - April 21, 2013

Yersterday's News
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
  • More ...

*Sourced from History.com

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Russian Parents NJ Weekly Digest - April 14, 2013


Yersterday's News
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
  • More ...

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*Sourced from History.com
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