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 Come
Grow With Us!
Our Parenting Center
is the
perfect place for parents, infants, and toddlers to
spend quality time together,
socialize with other young families, and enrich their
lives with music, movement, and so much more. Parenting
classes are available for any parent and child in the
community, as well as classes and social activities for
adults only! The Parenting Center has its own new and
bright classrooms, and a cheerful and fun-filled
playroom where parent/caretaker and child can come and
play, relax, or even read a book together. A mother can
also feed or rock her baby to sleep in a private, quiet
room of the center. All classes are open to both members
and non-members of the Y. We are the best place
around for you and your child to play, learn, and grow
together!
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact
Arlene
Liebman, Director of the Parenting Center, ext.
280 or liebman@
Parenting Center
Playroom Hours
Playroom Guidelines:
The safety of our young children is of utmost importance.
The Playroom
equipment is restricted to ages 3 and under. Children are to be supervised by an adult at all times when playing on the equipment. Please
do not bring food or beverage into the playroom area for the sake of those children with food allergies.
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 8:30pm
Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Thank you for your cooperation
Babysitting Hours
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Babysitting
Fall Hours
Effective Monday, September 7,
2008
Sunday:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Monday - Friday: 9:00am -
12:00pm
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday:
5:00 - 8:30pm
Fees:
Members: Free
Non-members: $6.00/hour per child and
$1.00/hour for each additional child. |
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The Building Blocks
of Self-Esteem with Emily Schuman
 The
Parenting Center at the Y is thrilled to have Emily
Schuman, MA, well-known school counselor and
lecturer, once again for an informative workshop for
adults with children of ANY age. Explore the many
components of the term “self-esteem” and learn some
simple and practical steps towards building a
positive self-esteem within your child. These
beginning steps can help work towards the goals of
improving behavior and school achievement.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $5 Y member /$10 non-member
Code: 18172 |
 HOLIDAY
DROP AND SHOP!
(For Y-Members Only)
Drop your child (6 months – 5
years) off with our reliable child
care staff, and do some
uninterrupted holiday shopping!
Dates:
Thursday December 4, 2008
Friday December 5, 2008
Thursday December 11, 2008
Friday December 12, 2008
Time Options:
9:00am – 12:30pm
12:30pm – 4:00pm
Age/Time Maximum:
6 months – 11 months: 2.5 hour
maximum
12 months – 5 years: 3.5 hour
maximum
Cost:
$6/hr. (or any portion of an
hour)/1st child
$4/hr. (or any portion of an
hour)/sibling
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Pre-registration with Arlene
Liebman, Parenting Center
Director, is required in order
to reserve a space. Limited
space is available, so sign up
early!
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Parent must be accessible via
cell phone, leave alternate
emergency contact information
and be able to return to the
building in case of an
emergency.
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Parent must be a Y member.
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No lunch will be served or
permitted in the facility. Snack
and drink is available.
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Payment (exact change please!)
is due upon pick up of child.
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Parent must supply any
baby/child related items:
diapers, wipes, etc.
Register with Arlene Liebman,
Parenting Center Director,
(973) 595-0100 ext. 280 or
liebmana@ymha-nj.org
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 QUICK
TO MAKE, EASY TO BAKE!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
7:30pm – 9:00pm
What more could you ask for from a
cooking class?
You know the old expression,
“it’s all in the presentation.”
Join the
Y’s own culinary expert Suzanne
Goldensohn for a
fascinating demonstration of how to
make some of the most creative and
yet simple desserts. Using everyday
ingredients, you can learn to create
easy novelty desserts that will
impress and delight your friends,
family and children! Did you know
that you could make Rice Krispies
Treats look like sushi?
Incredible!
Wine and cheese will also be served,
so come with some friends and have
some fun!
No baking experience (or fancy
supplies) required.
You may be asked to bring some of
your own baking supplies, so
ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Contact Arlene Liebman, Parenting
Center Director, YM-YWHA of North
Jersey at 973-595-0100 ext.280 for
information and registration.
Fee:
$10Y Member /$15Non-member
Code:
18173
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PARENTING CENTER
PARENTING CLASSES FALL/WINTER 2008/2009
Our
Parenting Center is the ideal place for parents,
infants, and toddlers to enjoy their time together
any time of the year! Young families can meet new
friends and socialize, and parent and child can
play, learn, and grow together. A wide variety of
classes are available to enrich the baby’s first
years of life as well as educational workshops and
social activities for adults only! All classes are
open to members and non-members of the Y and all
parenting classes will have 14 sessions unless
otherwise noted. Along with our new and colorful
classrooms, our Parenting Center offers a warm and
inviting playroom. Parents and their young children
have the opportunity to join the Y family and become
active participants in our community center. So. . .
. . come grow with us!
If you
have any questions or need further information,
please contact Arlene Liebman, Director of the
Parenting Center, (973) 595-0100 ext. 280 or
liebmana@ymha-nj.org.
Registration
Office: (973) 595-0100 ext. 237.
Baby and Me
(Newborn – 7 months)
This 45-minute class is a great opportunity for new
moms to “get out” and meet other moms. Class
interaction with baby will include songs,
stretching/massaging, tactile and exercise
activities with toys, bubbles, and variations on
baby games to enrich the new parent/infant
relationship. Babies can also begin to explore the
mazes and soft climbing equipment as they become
mobile.
Tuesdays, 9/16/08 through 1/20/09 (no class 9/30,
10/14, 10/21, 11/4 and 12/30)
12:30pm – 1:15pm
Fee: $205M/$275NM
Code: 18158
Little
Explorers
(8 months -14 months)
This one-hour class encourages crawling, walking and
climbing through mazes and colorful and soft
climbing equipment. Mom and baby will move together
with parachute games, songs and more! Activities
also include fun with bubbles, mirrors, finger play,
exploration of manipulative toys and story time.
Moms have the opportunity to socialize and share
parenting experiences as their explorers have loads
of fun!
Thursdays, 9/18/08 through 1/22/09 (no class 10/9,
11/16, 11/27, 12/25, and 1/1/09)
12:45pm – 1:45pm
Fee: $225M/$295NM
Code: 18159
Parent/Toddler Time
(15 months - 24+ months)
This popular class for toddlers is a great
stepping-stone for your child as he/she prepares for
nursery school. It is held in our large nursery
school classroom and includes weekly themes (colors,
numbers, letters, etc.,) creative art projects using
various mediums, exploration of manipulative toys,
sand play, dramatic play, unit block climbing, and
even water play. Toddlers will also have story time,
songs, snacks and a visit to our indoor climbing
room or our fenced-in outdoor playground.
Tuesdays, 9/16/08 through 1/20/09 ((no class 9/30,
10/14, 10/21, 11/4, and 12/30)
10:15am – 11:30am
Fee: $235M/$310NM
Code: 18160
Thursdays, 9/18/08 through 1/22/09 (no class 10/9,
11/6, 11/27, 12/25 and 1/1/09)
10:15am – 11:30am
Fee: $235M/$310NM
Code: 18161
Tots and
Tales
(18
months – 30 months)
Join your toddler for an hour of fantasy, fun and
adventure. Class includes story time, arts and
crafts projects and playtime in the parenting
center’s colorful playroom. A perfect weekend
activity to do together during the winter months!
Choose to attend one class or as many classes as you
wish!
Sundays, 10/19/08, 11/16/08, 12/7/08 and 1/25/09
10:00am – 11:00am
Fee: $14M per class/$18NM per class
Code: 18162
Twist,
Tumble and Turn
(15 months – 24 months)
Introduce your toddlers to a ten-week class of
tumbling and gymnastics fun! Children will receive
individual attention while learning spatial
awareness and improving their physical abilities
with the balance beam, tumbling mats, scarves,
hoops, ribbon wands, ladders and so much more! This
popular class is a great way to develop hand-eye
coordination, balance and strengthen motor skills.
Wednesdays, 9/24/08 through 12/24/08 (no class 10/1,
10/15, 10/22, and 11/5)
9:30am – 10:15am
Fee: $140M/$180NM
Code: 18163
Prenatal
and Postnatal Yoga
Expectant moms and new moms surely deserve a few
hours in the evening to give their bodies the
attention they need! Learn breathing and meditation
techniques and postures to better relax, while
gaining strength and flexibility. Take the time to
feel physically, mentally, and emotionally
rejuvenated. This eight-week class will prepare you
for pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.
Tuesdays, 9/9/08 through 11/25/08 (no class 9/30,
10/14, 10/21, and 11/4)
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $105M/$130NM
Code: 18164
Tuesdays, 12/2/08 through 1/27/09 (no class 12/30)
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $105M/$130NM
Code: 18165
Baby
Together Yoga
This is the perfect eight-week yoga class for
mothers and babies (6 weeks – 9 months old) to do
together! It will help new mothers regain strength
while working on postpartum issues such as back
strain, abdominal and pelvic weakness, stress and
sleeplessness. Moms will be able to meet other new
moms, spend some quality bonding time with their
baby, and improve their mental and physical being
while adjusting to motherhood.
Mondays, 9/15/08 through 11/10/08 (no class 11/3)
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Fee: $105M/$130NM
Code: 18166
Mondays, 11/24/08 through 1/19/08 (no class 12/29)
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Fee: $105M/$130/NM
Code: 18167
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KINDERMUSIK COMES TO THE YM-YWHA of North Jersey
What is Kindermusik?
It is an outstanding music and movement program
that will stimulate and excite your child
through song, story and dance. “Whether it’s
twirling under a sea of scarves, experimenting
with age-appropriate instruments, singing about
a scampering squirrel, creating a musical
ensemble, or snuggling in your lap during story
time, Kindermusik speaks your child’s language
and offers her (and you!) the best music and
movement class available.” Kindermusik uses
thematic curriculum perfect for each stage of
development and your child will watch and learn
while having so much fun!
Registration is
underway for our classes in the Parenting Center
at the Y in Wayne that will begin on Friday
October 17th and run for a 12 week session
through the end of January. The two classes
being offered are:
Village (newborn to 14 months)
10:45am – 11:30am
Our Time (15 months – 24+
months) 9:45am – 10:30am
So come with your
friends, or make new friends, and register for
this new and exciting class! We can’t wait to
fill our Parenting Center with singing and
dancing!
The cost is $250
for Y members and $275 for Non-members.
For more
information, call Arlene Liebman, Parenting
Center Director, (973) 595-0100 ext. 280 or
liebmana@ymha-nj.org. For registration,
call (973) 595-0100 ext. 237.
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PARENTING WORKSHOPS AND PLAYSHOPS
Challah
Making with Rabbi Wylen
Join Rabbi Stephen Wylen of Temple Beth Tikvah for a
fun and simple lesson on how to make the most
delicious challah for your family and friends! It’s
easier than you think! We’ll supply a few of the
ingredients, but you will need to bring some of your
own ingredients and supplies, so advanced
registration is required! Call ext. 280 for details.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $8M/$12NM
Code: 18171
The
Building Blocks of Self-Esteem
Explore the many components of the term
“self-esteem” along with Emily Schuman, MA,
well-known school counselor and lecturer, and learn
some simple and practical steps towards building a
positive self-esteem within your child. These
beginning steps can help work towards the goals of
improving behavior and school achievement. This
workshop is appropriate for adults with children of
ANY age.
Wednesday November 19, 2008
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $5M/$10NM
Code: 18172
Quick
to Make, Easy to Bake!
Join the
Y’s own Suzanne Goldensohn for an encore
demonstration of how to make more of the most
creative and yet simple desserts. Using everyday
ingredients, you can learn to create easy novelty
desserts that will impress and delight your friends,
family and children! Did you know that you could
make Rice Krispies Treats look like sushi??
Incredible! No baking experience (or fancy supplies)
required. Wine and cheese will also be served! You
may be asked to bring some of your own baking
supplies, so ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call
ext.280 for information.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $10M/$15NM
Code: 18173
Let’s Talk
Baby II . . . for the expectant/new Mom and Dad!
This informal evening is for couples expecting their
first child or who have just become proud parents of
a new baby! Arlene Liebman, LSW, Director of the
Parenting Center will facilitate this discussion.
Topics will include family pressures, coping with
grandparents, working as a team, the impact of a
baby on your relationship, and how to make decisions
in the best interest of the baby. This is a common
source of anxiety for many couples and this
informative workshop will surely benefit both
parents! This workshop is co-sponsored by the
YM-YWHA of North Jersey and Chilton Memorial
Hospital and will be held at the YM-YWHA of North
Jersey .
Thursday, January 8, 2009
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $5M/$10NM
Code: 18174 |
| GENERATION
TEXT AUTHOR SPEAKS AT THE Y
 Dr.
Michael Osit, clinical psychologist and author of a
new book Generation Text: Raising Well-Adjusted
Kids in an Age of Instant Everything enlightened
those who attended his presentation and book signing
on September 25 at the Y, about the prevalence of
this growing phenomenon. “Parents have a unique
challenge in raising their children in this
fast-paced, push button-immediate gratification
culture. Now, more than ever, parents must equip
their kids with good decision-making and problem
solving skills to help them navigate through the
technological bombardment of social messages, media
influence, and internet access.” Pictures during the
presentation of young people walking around with not
one, but two cell phones in their hands, or falling
asleep with their thumb on the “send” button has
become today’s reality!
Every
month I share a “Parenting Pointer”, a simple quote,
with all of our Crite readers. This month, I am also
sharing Dr. Osit’s final words in his book with you.
They are powerful, enlightening and oh, so true!
“You
have the ability to help your child grow up to be a
remarkable adult. Being a parent is the most
important job anyone can undertake. As proud as I am
to have helped countless families in my work as a
psychologist, my biggest joy derives from my job as
a parent to my three children. With all my formal
degrees, my phenomenal training by the most talented
mentors, and thirty-plus years of experience working
in mental health, my most valuable training has been
provided by my own children. That is my final
message to you, as a parent. Using your children as
teachers and as a purpose, learn how to express love
and caring for one another. Be respectful and honest
in your relationships. Always act with integrity and
humility. Accept your children and others for who
they are are, not what they achieve or own. Allow
your children to elevate you to a higher standard so
that they can do the same for themselves and, in
turn, their children.”
Remember, we CAN make a difference. |
COMEDY COMES BACK TO THE Y
It
isn’t summer at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey anymore
without its Comedy Under the Stars event, which was
held on Saturday July 26th this year! It was the Y’s
fourth open mic nite and once again, it was an
outstanding evening filled with good food and great
laughs. It was like being in a New York comedy club,
with the audience being entertained by NINE amateur
and professional comedians, except there was no
bridge toll and no traffic!
Matt
Liebman was once again the MC and featured
entertainment, including his popular routine about
traveling through the state of Delaware. The
audience was introduced to a range of talent, from
those who have been in the industry for years to a
local engineer and Y member, Paul C. Beck who tried
out his jokes and stories for the very first time!
All of the other comics ---Craig Sharf, Ed Pudup,
Kai Gilletti, Chuck Jagoda, Mark Normand and Daniel
Mintz --have worked in clubs such as the Laugh
Factory, Catch a Rising Star, Improv, and Rascals,
and are all aspiring to “make it big” in the world
of comedy. The YM-YWHA of North Jersey has truly
become another popular venue for our comics and both
the entertainers and the audience look forward to
each event! Comedy Under the Stars will be back in
the winter for another open mic nite with a little
bit of a different twist, so watch for details!
**A special thanks to:
Kosher
Nosh Deli Restaurant
Zadies
Bake Shop
Pan and
Grill Caterers
Shop Rite
of Rochelle Park
Dunkin
Donuts/Baskin Robbins/ The Haar Company
Gencarelli’s Bakery
Cabot
Cheese
. . .
and the many Y members who cooked and baked their
delicious dishes!
For
more information, contact Arlene Liebman, Parenting
Center Director, YM-YWHA of North Jersey (973)
595-0100 ext. 280 or via email. |
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