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Table ofContents

May 2012

mom 2 mom6 Mommyhood: Here Today, Gone

Tomorrow

moms R women 210 Making Mother’s Day Memories

features14 Bayada Pediatrics: Dedicated Home

Health Care

17 Healthy Blood for a Healthy Life

24 Summer Camp Guide

know 2 grow18 Baby Blues, Depression and Beyond

21 One Teacher Grows Her Students by

Leaps and Bounds

also in this issue8 business spotlight: great railing

12 making a difference

22 business spotlight: the training room

28 recipe corner

29 things 2 do

30 resource guide

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Ifind myself awaiting the graduation days of

my two sons this spring.

My firstborn, George, age 24, will grad-

uate from law school in May and immedi-

ately start studying for the New York bar

exam. He lives there now and will stay

there at least another year to work as a

clerk for a U.S. District Court Judge. It’s a

great opportunity and an honor to be chosen, and I am in awe of our

son’s fine work ethic. Surprised, too, because growing up, he was not so

motivated. His bedroom was so cluttered with his detritus we marveled

that he didn’t lose his books in there.

I was younger then and still lived in horror that my negative words

might damage my children’s delicate psyches. But the day finally came

when I exploded.

“You are so lazy!,” I yelled. And I immediately felt guilty about the

hours he would spend on the therapist’s couch.

But he was always good at the verbal thrust and parry.

“I’m not lazy,” he said with a disarming smile, “I’m gradual.”

Gradually, he grew up and went away to college, leaving the flotsam

and jetsam of his high school days on his floor. But when he went away

for his junior year, he left his room swept clean with everything put away.

I sat on his bed and wept. I missed my little slob.

Now, Gregory is another story. He will graduate from his special

school in June, at age 21, and will need help making his way as an adult.

But he is organized, after his own fashion.

Greg is autistic, and this noisy, confusing world can be frightening,

but he does his best to abide by his own schedule. His room is always

neat. He makes his bed every day, and routinely picks up his dirty clothes

and puts them in the laundry basket. He hangs his wet towels after a

shower.

If he sees me baking, he gets a wooden spoon and stirs the bowl for

me. If I wash the pots, he grabs a towel and dries.

But he can be rigid. Recently, to save water, we stopped rinsing our

dishes because the dishwasher has a pre-wash option. We just load them

dirty into the dishwasher, and they come out clean. Poor Greg. He can-

not abide this change. He waits until the kitchen is empty, sneaks back in,

rinses the food off the dishes, and reloads the dishwasher.

Sometimes, this son hurts me in anger and frustration. But like me,

he feels guilty about it. "Awww, Gregory," he chides himself, "touch nice."

Then he repeats to me, his eyes clouded with anxiety, "I'm sorry. Stay

calm."

When it has been a particularly harrowing day, he will jump up to

greet his Dad coming home from work, and rat himself out.

"Hello, Gregory. How was your ..."

"I'm sorry!" Greg blurts, wringing his hands, "Always touch nice!"

Recently I came upon a photograph of my boys, ages 4 and 7, sitting

on the stairs of our old house. George has an arm thrown around his lit-

tle brother's shoulders, and they're dressed in suit vests, newsboy caps

and big smiles.

Back then, I could not wait to move out of that cramped, crowded

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I had them. And the moments of their childhood kept ticking away.

Now my husband and I are planning a family party to celebrate our

two grown-up graduates, and as we sort through old photographs, we

ask ourselves: where did those little guys go?✲

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This interview was tough to get as the owner of Great

Railing; Mario Conlin sat behind a desk answering phones

and helping customers the entire time. Watching his fleet

of trucks on the monitors making sure they were on their way

to the customers. His first comment was quirky, “I received my

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before school at age 12, I was bored,” He said. “The neighbors

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back of a 1979 Cutlass Supreme with a trailer. Yardmaster built 25 decks

in its first year, doubled by the second year, and by 1988 he was doing a

record 300 decks a year. At 21 years old he was grossing over $600,000

a year. Mastering his skills in the world of decking, he decided to stop the

landscaping portion of the business and hone in on decking. The compa-

ny changed its name to Deck Teck; people in the area could see there

was no stopping Mario Colin’s success.

As his business grew, by 2001 Conlin decided he needed a build-

ing with a showroom. “I wanted people to come in to Deck Teck and

see what we were selling, by that time we were not only selling several

types of deck material, but we sold vinyl railings, there was a lot to

choose from.” Conlin noticed that even though these beautiful decks

had quality decking material, the railings were not as tough, he had strug-

gled for years trying to make railings from other companies fit the cus-

tom designs his customers were looking for. He decided he needed to

create a railing system that could withstand weight and weather, but it

also had to work at any angle meet up to round posts, as well as custom

fan steps. The railings also had to meet all building codes and have heav-

ier Vinyl and Aluminum inserts for reinforcement.

“Time is money in the contractor business. It needed to install fast

and easy.” In the end a new business named “Great Railing” was created,

and by the end of 2004

Conlin had perfected

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Great Railing is still the

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the wholesaler and the

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Today Conlin shows off his Mega Boutique in a massive 2,500 square

foot showroom featuring hundreds of pictures from past decking, railing

and decking kits, indoor and outdoor kitchens, and lighting. “Higher

quality at half the price, that’s the only way I see it.” Conlin says as he

walked out the door to help a showroom full of people.

Great Railings website, www.greatrailing.com, not only boasts

their full line of products but a DIY blog, www.greatrailingdiy.com,

where you can log on each week and find ideas and improvement proj-

ects for your home, backyard, or just entertaining ideas. Great Railing is

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Mother’s Day is a lovely way to pay tribute to moms and

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to say thank you and give her a wonderful memory, try some of

these ideas.

MAKE HER A FAVOR BOOK. Put together a coupon bookof favors that the kids will do for her. Write things like “I will

help with the dishes,” “Good for one long cuddle,” and “Mom

picks the movie” on index cards or slips of pretty paper and staple them

together to make a booklet.

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS. In Victorian times, bouquet flowers werechosen very carefully because each flower had a special meaning. Give

mom a bouquet that tells her how you feel. Some examples:

• White carnations symbolize the purity and strength of motherhood.

Pink ones mean gratitude, and red ones express deep love and

affection.

• Red roses are for deep love, pink for admiration, grace and elegance.

• Hibiscuses are for delicate beauty. Get some to show her that she’s

beautiful inside and out.

HOST A SPECIAL BRUNCH. Gather friends and family to celebratemotherhood at a leisurely brunch. Take plenty of photographs and pass

around a memory book for guests to write down words of thanks and

encouragement.

Set up a buffet that includes Crustless Broccoli and Cheddar Mini

Quiches. These bite-sized beauties can be made ahead of time and

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remove quiches.

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My name is Karla Rauch. I live in

Phoenix, Arizona with my

wonderful husband Michael

and our two beautiful boys, Ethan

and Emmett. Just a year and a half

ago, on October 16, 2010, our

youngest son Emmett had a tragic

accident that nearly took his life.

What happened to our son that

day has changed our lives forever. If we had

only known then the dangers of a simple

house hold item that nearly took the life our

young toddler, we could have saved Emmett

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Emmett has endured 29 surgeries, spent

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through a reconstruction of his esophagus and

airway. He will continue to deal with many life-

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vent another child from suffering the way that

our Emmett has suffered.

It was a Saturday and we were planning

to celebrate Ethan’s 3rd and Emmett’s 1st

birthdays with friends and family. The morning

began with me rushing around trying to get

together the last minute decorations for the

party. While pulling my son Emmett out of his

crib, I noticed that his little body was burning

up with fever. I was concerned and could not

get that alarming feeling out of my head! We

soon decided to take him to a local Pediatric

Urgent Care facility to be examined. One and

half hours late to his own first birthday party,

Emmett and Michael arrived back home with

the diagnosis that Emmett had a common cold

or flu virus.

The next two days, Emmett’s symptoms

became worse and worse by the hour. He had

no desire to eat, he would scream anytime I

would try to persuade him to take a spoonful

of food. I can still remember the awful sound

of his cough that was followed by a great deal

of mucus. He wanted nothing but to be held.

As parents we felt helpless. First thing

Tuesday morning I drove Emmett to his pedia-

trician’s office. On our way to the appoint-

ment, Emmett started vomiting up blood. I was

terrified! The pediatrician immediately sent us

to the Emergency Department close by, con-

cerned that he had a severe respiratory infec-

tion. After a few breathing

treatments were adminis-

tered, a chest x-ray was

taken. When I saw the image,

my heart was struck with

fear. What was in my child’s

throat?! I did not EVER

remember noticing Emmett

having a choking episode.

The attending physician

came into the room with

concern and alarm written

all over her face. She con-

firmed my fears, saying that

Emmett had a button battery

lodged in his tiny throat. Where did Emmett

obtain this battery?? (We later realized it was

from the remote control to our DVD player. I

never thought twice about allowing my chil-

dren to play with remote controls. They

seemed to be fascinated with the buttons.)

Within 10 minutes of receiving this dev-

astating news, Emmett and I were in an ambu-

lance on our way to Phoenix Children’s

Hospital. Once we arrived Emmett was imme-

diately rushed into the operating room. A

pediatric surgeon, Dr Craig Egan, removed the

tarnished and eroded battery from Emmett’s

esophagus. This was only the beginning of a

long and at times, seemingly endless night-

mare. Emmett was in extremely critical condi-

tion. For a week and a half, physicians were

unsure whether or not Emmett would be able

to survive due to the damage that the tiny bat-

tery had done to his body. The battery was

lodged in his esophagus very close to his frag-

ile heart.

When a button battery is lodged in the

esophagus it sets off a chemical reaction when

mixed with the acid in the esophagus.

(Dr Litovitz, National Poison Control). The

tissue will start burning within TWO

HOURS!! Physicians advise it is imperative to

take a victim to the Emergency Department

immediately if a button battery is swallowed!

To this day, Emmett has had four inches of

his esophagus removed due to the chemical

burn caused by the button battery. A graft

using a portion of his stomach has been used

to reconstruct the removed section of his

esophagus. Emmett does not eat by mouth. A

feeding tube, called a G-tube, is used to give

him the nutrients that he needs. The battery

burned a hole through the esophagus into his

airway (trachea). Emmett currently depends

on a Trach to help him breath. He has had

severe lung damage along with many other

complications.

We are so blessed to have Emmett here

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Button Batteries are a hidden danger!

Electronics are becoming smaller and con-

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Items to look for: Remote controls,

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ton batteries. Please keep them out of chil-

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or super glue. Be advised that using tape or

glue will not be 100% child proof but it can be

a deterrent.

Please help us fight with Emmett by

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Jazlyn Kraus loves to go with her mother to the local supermarket.

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more interested in happily greeting every person she sees with a beauti-

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“She has come such a long way from the tiny baby who was not

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After bringing their new baby girl home, the family’s joy soon turned

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“She couldn’t suck, swallow, and breathe at the same time, which

made feeding really difficult,” shares Natalie, as images of her daughter’s

earliest, most challenging days echo in her memory. “When she was nine

days old, I was taking her in the car to visit my mother. When I took her

out of the car seat, she had turned blue, and I immediately knew some-

thing was horribly wrong. She had gone into respiratory arrest and

stopped breathing! Thankfully, my mother was able to give her CPR until

the paramedics came and rushed her to the hospital.”

This terrifying incident led to a five-month hospital stay and multi-

ple surgeries for Jazlyn, who was diagnosed with a chromosomal abnor-

mality from which many other diagnoses stem, such as swallowing and

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“When we were finally able to bring Jazlyn home where we knew

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age, but a child suffering from cancer is

every parent’s worst nightmare.

Leukemia is the most common form of child

and adolescent cancer, so the family’s medical

battle will require courage, hope and determi-

nation.

Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers of

the blood, but no longer doom a patient to a

hopeless prognosis. Thanks to research, mod-

ern medical treatments and trained profes-

sionals, blood diseases are often treatable and

curable, especially in young children. Specific

forms of the diseases are often kept in remis-

sion for many years.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)

is the largest worldwide voluntary health

agency dedicated to blood cancers. The orga-

nization’s key mission is to “cure leukemia,

lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma,

and improve the quality of life of patients and

their families”.

LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer

research globally, providing free information

and support services. More than $814 million

has been allocated to research, $76.6 million

invested in fiscal year 2011.

The southern and northern New Jersey

organizations merged into a single statewide

chapter in 2010. The two had previously oper-

ated as separate groups.

This year, Evelyn Rodriguez, 4, of

Somerdale has been named the 2012 New

Jersey Girl of the Year. Prior to Evelyn’s third

birthday in 2010, her mother Andrea Stieg

learned of her daughter’s illness.

“After taking samples of Evelyn’s blood,

doctors diagnosed her with Acute

Lymphoblastic Leukemia on August 6, 2010.

Totally unprepared, those words blew us away

and the fear set in quickly.

Although Evelyn was confused and fear-

ful, the doctors and nurses at the Children’s

Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) quickly pre-

pared her for the most intense treatment of

her young life. They prepped Evelyn for the

IVs, which would pump necessary medicine

into her body. They also readied her to receive

double blood transfusions to raise her blood

counts,” says Stieg.

Evelyn remained in the hospital for those

first three weeks. Stieg praises the care Evelyn

received from her compassionate medical

team. On August 27, 2010, Evelyn returned

home for the first time since her emergency

treatment on August 5.

Now at home, Evelyn receives daily

medicines. She also undergoes a once-a-month

intravenous chemotherapy treatment at

CHOP’s Voorhees Pediatric & Adolescent

Specialty Care Center. The goal is to prevent a

recurrence. Evelyn has only 6 months remain-

ing on the two-and-one-half-year treatment

plan.

“I believe I have learned the meaning of

courage and bravery from Evelyn. Her opti-

mistic attitude and encouraging behavior have

been inspiring. Prayer, family support, hope,

courage and strength have taught us this can-

cer battle is winnable. This roller coaster ride

has motivated our family to live every day to

the fullest,” says Stieg.

Stieg has launched a special fundraising

effort for Evelyn. For more information, visit

http://pages.lightthenight.org/nj/Camden12/Te

amEvelynJolee

Fundraising is vital, so each year, LLS sup-

porters honor the New Jersey man and

woman who have raised the most “votes” or

dollars during a 10-week contest.

Of 14 competitors, Mark Friedenthal, 39,

owner of Friedenthal Financial in Voorhees,

had earned 1000 extra pledged Internet dona-

tion “votes” prior to the April 2 kickoff event

in Edison. Sonia Cohen, Friedenthal’s sister-in-

law and 15-year LLS supporter, says, “If Mark

wins, he will be South Jersey’s first award

recipient.”

For two years, Cohen has served as team

captain for the annual “Light the Night” walk.

Friends, families and co-workers form

fundraising teams and walk with illuminated

balloons in honor or memory of loved ones

who battled these blood cancers. The fundrais-

ing culminates in over 200 evening community

walks across North America. The local walk is

scheduled for October 20, 2012 at Campbell’s

Field in Camden.

Friedenthal became involved with LLS fol-

lowing his father-in-law Stan Cohen’s death

from lymphoma in 2003, on Friedenthal’s 30th

birthday. Friedenthal’s wife Donielle’s two

grandmothers also died of leukemia.

Friedenthal had also lost his own great-grand-

father to multiple myeloma. Sadly, he then

learned that his five professional employees all

had close family members suffering from

leukemia or lymphoma.

With Cohen’s support, Friedenthal is

planning several fundraising events later this

spring, including a family fun day and poker

tournament. These events will offer fun while

raising money and awareness for this worthy

cause.

Cohen invites schools, parents and

children to participate. She says, “There are

several easy programs for schools and

youth, including “Pennies for Patients” and

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Healthy Blood for a

Healthy LifeBy Sharon Harris-Zlotnick

Evelyn and her mom, Andrea

While you expect to be brimming with

joy over your precious newborn, you

find yourself sniffling over a sitcom or

sobbing over a sink full of dishes. And you're

not alone.

If you find yourself in a similar situation,

you are likely experiencing postpartum

depression. “There are actually three levels of

postpartum depression or PPD. The most

common form, the ‘baby blues,’ affects about

80% of mothers. It usually begins one to two

days after giving birth and lasts for about two

weeks,” said Larry Rosen, MD, Virtua Voorhees

Obstetrics & Gynecology from Women’s

Health Associates of Voorhees and

Turnersville. “These women can experience

unexplained crying spells, fatigue, mood

swings and irritability. This form is also mark-

ed by temporary sadness and difficulty

concentrating.”

At the most severe end of the spectrum

is postpartum psychosis, where one percent of

mothers have thoughts of harming themselves

or their baby.

Dr. Rosen explains that between these

two levels are approximately 10%-20% of

mothers who exhibit symptoms of PPD, a seri-

ous condition characterized by prolonged feel-

ings of self-doubt, sharp changes in appetite,

sleep and energy levels, lack of concentration,

little interest in the baby, irritability, anger and

uncontrollable crying. This can start any time

within a year after delivery.

While an exact cause of postpartum

blues is not known, it can often be attributed

to hormonal changes in a woman's body right

after childbirth, overwhelming responsibilities

of caring for a new baby, and adjustment of

becoming a mother. For most women, getting

extra rest and accepting support from your

partner or family helps alleviate the problem.

Often, women with the baby blues start to feel

better within a few weeks.

“Women with postpartum depression do

not improve past the first few weeks. In fact,

their feelings worsen with feelings such as

guilt, anxiety, worthlessness or hopelessness,"

states Lisa Smith, RN, BSN, MS, Director of

Family Health Services. “They may also expe-

rience problems sleeping, loss of normal inter-

ests, or lack of interest in caring for their

babies."

If a mother experiences any of these

symptoms described above, it is very impor-

tant for her to contact her healthcare

provider. There are several treatment methods

available ranging from support groups and pro-

fessional counseling to medications.

After birth, depression can affect the

bonding between mother and child, which in

turn may cause the child to experience devel-

opmental or behavioral problems. In the most

serious cases, unchecked depression can lead

a mother to harm herself or her child. For

these reasons, Virtua conducts a program in

which its clinical staff, including nurses and

obstetricians, have been trained to be keenly

attuned to the identification and treatment of

perinatal depression in every patient.

Every woman is screened for postpartum

depression before she leaves the hospital and

at her postpartum follow up visit at the obste-

trician’s office. If the woman is experiencing

postpartum depression, counseling by a men-

tal health professional trained in postpartum

mood disorders is one of the first steps for

treatment. Virtua offers weekly support

groups and a “warm line” phone number for

counseling referrals and assistance. If symp-

toms persist, SSRIS may be considered.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

(SSRIS) have been used effectively for more

than 30 years to treat depression. However,

any woman experiencing suicidal thoughts or

delusions requires immediate psychiatric care.

With more than 8,000 births each year,

Virtua is committed to helping women over-

come PPD. In fact, Virtua is one of the first hos-

pitals in New Jersey to offer PPD screenings

within one day of delivery. There is also PPD

education in prenatal classes, a PPD support

group called Talking, Listening & Caring (TLC)

for Moms, and a postpartum information line

to help mothers find the support they need.

Virtua offers the region's most comprehensive

perinatal depression program with screening

for all new moms.

Women should never allow the fear of

not being a good mother stop them from get-

ting help. Postpartum depression is an illness,

not a weakness.

“Women at risk for developing postpar-

tum depression can sometimes go unnoticed

until it's too late. At Virtua, our goal is to rec-

ognize women at risk and offer them support

and early treatment based on their needs,"

said Stephanie Fendrick, Virtua's assistant vice

president of women's and children's services

“With the right support, women who experi-

ence PPD can enjoy motherhood."

Virtua’s postpartum services include:

• An aggressive screening program adminis-

tered before and after the birth of a baby

to help identify women at risk for

postpartum depression

• Education about postpartum depression in

all prenatal classes

• Postpartum adjustment support group

weekly at Virtua Voorhees and monthly at

Virtua Memorial in Mount Holly

• Postpartum hotline for support and referral

available around the clock. The number is

866-380-2229

• Treatment options ranging from support

groups and professional counseling to

medications

For more information, please call

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ing pregnant or after giving birth. Let’s face it,

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night)?

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part of a community. One of the most important things you

as a parent can do to help prepare your child for both these

aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before

he/she goes. In fact, it may be better to have several occasional, shorter

talks rather than one long conversation as children often absorb more

when there is less to think about at one time. I also find that children

do better with this sort of conversation if it is part of a more general

conversation and if it is part of a pattern of talking, either at the dinner

table or while riding in the car doing errands.

The following are some sample topics for discussion that will help pre-

pare your child emotionally for their big adventure:

FRieNDS

Camp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy

about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a

good listener. Remember also that not everyone in your cabin, bunk, or

group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s

friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same

with you, then having one or two friends at camp is fine. If you have

more, then that’s great!

ACtiVitieS

There are many exciting things to do at camp, many of which you may

never have tried before. If your child tends to be a bit homesick or wor-

ried about being homesick, remind him/her about the excitement of

going to camp: Remember, when you first decided to go to camp, what

made you so excited? You may not like all the activities, or you may be

better at some than others. That’s normal. I, however, hope you are will-

ing to try. The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it!

CooPeRAtiNg

You, like every other camper there, will be part of a cabin, bunk, or

group. As your parent, I hope you will cooperate with others and help

out. That’s part of what makes camp so special — kids helping each

other out. Most kids will help you if you are friendly and help them.

Give yourself time. One thing about camp is that almost everything

is new — the kids, the activities, the routines, the bed you sleep in, the

bathroom. It takes a few days to get adjusted, so be patient with your-

self. Most of the time you will be having so much fun you won’t mind all

the changes, but if you do, remember that you will get so used to things

that by the time you come home you will miss all those things!

HeLPiNg out

Camp is about fun, but it also requires that you help out. Clean-up is

part of camp. You do it every day! As your parent, I hope you will coop-

erate!

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Everyone has good days and bad days. If you are having a problem, your

counselor is there to help you! You don’t have to wait to tell us if you

are upset about something. After all, if your counselor doesn’t know

what might be troubling you, he/she can’t help you. Be honest and ask

for what you need. If your counselor doesn’t seem to be concerned or

doesn’t help you, then you can go to the unit director, head counselor,

etc. Parents should know who these “back-up persons” are and how

their child will recognize them if they need to.

BeiNg PoSitiVe

It’s a great thing to remind your first-time camper about his or her

strong points. I would focus not just on what they do well, but their pos-

itive qualities as well, such as what makes them a good friend or the

type of person other kids would want to know. Helping children iden-

tify their strengths can help them when they are having a setback — one

of those inevitable growing pains all children have from time to time.

Talking with your child about these kinds of issues is a great way to

show support as your child gets ready to take this important step on

the road to being more resilient and self-reliant. For you as a parent, it

can give you more peace of mind as you allow your child to participate

safely in a broader world.

To learn more about camp and child development, please

visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site:

www.CampParents.org, or call the toll-free number, 1-800-428-CAMP

(2267).✲

Bob Ditter is a child and family therapist living in Boston who consults extensively with peo-

ple who work with children. He was special consultant to the Disney Channel for their series

“Bug Juice.” Ditter has visited over 500 children’s camps in the United States, has been quot-

ed in Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, Parent Magazine, and the Ladies Home Journal.

He has appeared on “The Today Show” and the “Evening News with Peter Jennings” and is

considered one of the nation’s leading experts on camp.

Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp

Association; ©2006 American Camping Association, Inc.


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Photography provided by the American Camp Association®

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This month’s recipes spotlight plump, juicy, naturally

sweet, nutritious and absolutely delicious strawber-

ries. Strawberries are amazing lil’ gems that are

packed with health benefits such as; vitamin C, man-

ganese and folic acid, and their a good source of dietary fiber too.

Also, the pigments that give berries their beautiful red hues are

extremely beneficial.

Berries contain phytochemicals, flavonoids and antioxidants

which may help to prevent some diseases. No matter how you

look at it, unless someone is allergic to them, strawberries are

truly a super food that you can feel good about serving to your

family!

STRAWBERRY BANANA SHAKE1/2 cup milk, rice or almond milk

1 cup fresh sliced strawberries

1/2 cup frozen vanilla yogurt

1 small ripe banana

4 ice cubes

Place all ingredients into a blender; blend on high speed until smooth,

scraping down ingredients in blender if necessary. Divide mixture into

glasses and serve immediately.

PEANUT BUTTER, STRAWBERRY & BANANA SANDWICH2 slices whole wheat, honey wheat or multi-grain bread

2 tbs. creamy peanut butter

1 tsp. honey

1 - 2 strawberries, sliced

1/2 small banana, sliced

Spread peanut butter over 1 slice of bread, drizzle honey over the peanut

butter, then add strawberry and banana slices, top with second slice of

bread, cut sandwich in half and serve.

STUFFED STRAWBERRIES20 large strawberries, hulled and divided

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 tbs. organic powdered sugar, honey or agave

Hull and dice two strawberries, set aside. Cut a thin slice from stem end

of the remaining strawberries, forming a base so strawberries can stand

upright. Starting at the opposite end of strawberries, slice into four

wedges being careful not to slice all the way through, set aside. In a bowl,

beat together cream cheese and sugar until well blended, fold in diced

strawberries. Spoon some of the cream cheese mixture into the center

of each strawberry. Arrange on a serving platter, refrigerate until ready to

serve.

Tips: You can top the stuffed strawberries with finely crushed graham

cracker crumbs or unsweetened cocoa powder if desired. You could also

omit the cream cheese mixture and simply fill strawberries with home-

made whipped cream. And don’t hesitate to drizzle some dark chocolate

over the stuffed strawberries, just place them in the refrigerator a few

minutes to let the chocolate set.✲

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ATLANTIC COUNTYBatsto Village & Mansion Tour -Wharton State Forest The roots of Batsto Village can betraced back to 1766. Two centuriesof American history are availableto visitors, with the Pinelands environment as a scenic backdrop.$2 for 12 years & older, $1 for ages 6-11 years. 609-561-0024www.batstovillage.org

Cruisin’ Main Street5:30pm – Friday, May 18thDowntown Hammonton – Enjoythe Cruise Night with live enter-tainment, hundreds of classic cars, and contests from the 50’s.Rain date May 19. (609) 567-9014

Springtime Home-Garden ExpoMay 19 &20 10am-5pmBuena Vista Camping Resort, (Rte40) Harding Highway, Buena NewJersey. The home show willoffered area residents the chanceto shop for anything having to dowith homes, gardens, landscaping,travel, investments, security, newcars, fencing and lawn equipmentfrom more than 150 vendors.Families interested in attendingshould visit www.springtimehomeexpo.com for schedule,events, exhibitors attending anddriving directions.

BURLINGTON COUNTY11th Annual Walk Now forAutism SpeaksSaturday, May 19Join Autism Speaks as we walk tochange the future for all who strug-gle with autism!Whether this is your first walk orthe 10th, take the first step and reg-ister today. Questions contact us [email protected] or856-858-5400

CAMDEN COUNTYWalk MS May 6Eastern High School Voorhees, NJ.Registration begins at 9 AM andWalk MS begins at 10 AM. For more information please visitwww.walk4MS.org

Lourdes Wellness Center presents the 2012 ConferenceSaturday, May 19 8:00a- 5:00pCreativity, Spirituality andWellness: Experiencing andCelebrating the Interface at TheCrowne Plaza, Cherry Hill, NJ.Please call (856) 869-3125 to register by phone or request a full brochure including workshopdescriptions. For more info visitwww.LourdesWellnessCenter.org

Mommy and Baby YogaSaturdays 9-10amSuitable for all levels of fitness andyoga participants from beginnersto advanced. Babies aged 6 weeks – 6 months (or crawling).Women must be 6 weeks post partum and have written approvalfrom their doctor to exercise.Location: Voorhees, NJ 08043 $60 for 6 week session. Visitwww.events.cooperhealth.org orcall 877.662.CARE (2273)

Body After BabyThursdays 7:15-8:15pmGetting back into shape after having a baby isn’t something youcan rush. By using a combinationof Pilates and Yoga, we canstrengthen the joints, ligamentsand muscles. Surround yourselfwith other moms and help supporteach other with stresses that naturally come with motherhood.Location: Voorhees, NJ 08043. $60 for 6 week session. Visitwww.events.cooperhealth.org or call 877.662.CARE (2273)

Workshop - Promote Academic Success for SchoolStudents with High FunctioningAutism and Asperger DisorderThursday, May 17th, 2:30-4:00pmThe Center for Neurological andNeurodevelopmental HealthStrategies offers workshop. Thisworkshop is free-of-charge, however advanced registration isrequired. For more information or to register please visitwww.thecnnh.org or [email protected]. The location of the workshop is atUpper Deerfield School District -

Woodruff School, 1385 Highway77Seabrook NJ 08302.

Free Shredding Event May 5, 2012 - 8:30am - 12:00pmFor all Camden County residentsonly Camden County College

Camden Children's Garden,Camden NJThe 4 acre, interactive garden features themed and educationalexhibits like the Butterfly House, Storybook gardens & Train gardenand so much more. 856-365-8733www.camdenchildrensgarden.org

Ritz Theatre Co., Oaklyn NJSleeping BeautyMay 10 @ 10amMay 11 @ 10amMay 12 @ 10am & 1pmJoin Ritzy and friends for the storyof a beautiful princess, lovingfairies and one completely danger-ous spinning wheel. Will a prickedfinger and never-ending sleepdestroy the kingdom forever?Experience the power as good triumphs over evil. 856-858-5230

CAPE MAY COUNTYGreat Strides Ocean City 5kMay 5, 2012 Great Strides Ocean City – 5k walkto raise money and awareness forCystic Fibrosis; it’s the largestnational fundraising event for thefoundation. 10am at the 6thSt.practice field off of 6th&Boardwalk. For more informationcall 610-325-6001 or visitwww.cff.org/great_strides.

Spring Block PartyMay 5, 2012 9:00am-5:00pmOcean City Spring Block Party–from 5th– 14th St. on Asbury Ave.Over 350 crafters, food vendors,music and more. For more information call 609-399-1412

Spring Car Show Block PartyMay 11, 20123500-3900 blocks of Pacific AvenueWildwood, NJ

Wildwoods International KiteFestivalMay 25, 2012On the Beach in Wildwood, NJ atRio Grande Avenue. 732-822-4884

CUMBERLANDCOUNTYWalk MS 2012- Sunday, May 6Join us for a walk through ParvinState Park in Vineland, NJ.Registration begins at 9 AM and Walk MS begins at 10 AM. For more information visitwww.walk4MS.org

New Jersey Motorsports ParkMay 5-6 Championship Cup Series Round 1 May 11-13 Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend.Kids Under 12 free admission.Driver autographs, kids activityzone, motorcycle stunt show andmore. May 19 Rally AmericaRallycross For more informationcall 856-327-8000 or visitwww.njmp.com

GLOUCESTER COUNTYLunch Munch - Every Wed.11:30am – 2:00pmWalk to Woodbury everyWednesday for a great lunchtimebreak. Sit and relax with a deli-cious $6.00 lunch special at theumbrella shaded café tables

Broadway Theater of PitmanBen Franklin and the History of AmericaMay 16, 17, 18 at 10 am and May 19 at 10 am & 1 pmJoin Benjamin Franklin on a musical journey from Christo-pher Columbus through theRevolutionary War. Educationaland fun, this is the perfect showfor all ages. 856-384-8381

SALEM COUNTYSpecial Event: Sail on the AJMeerwald9:00AM - 7:30PMCome sail on the historic oysterschooner AJ Meerwald. Learnabout the schooner's history, helpthe crew raise sails, and bring yourdinner for a relaxing evening onthe water. [email protected] or call 856-785-2060 ext.107. Barber's Basin, 108 TilburyRoad, Salem, NJ

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EVENTSPROMISE WALK FOR PREECLAMPSIASaturday, May 12th- Challenge Grove Park, Cherry Hill, NJMay is Preeclampsia Awareness Month in the State of New Jersey. 1 in 12 pregnancies are affected by preeclampsia. 76,000 women and500,000 babies die worldwide each year due to preeclampsia and itis the number one cause of prematurity. Registration opens at 8:30.Payment required - $20 advance registration $25 at event childrenunder 13 are $10 each. Register online www.preeclampsia.orgor e-mail SarahHughes@[email protected] for more info.

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