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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

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Cheers to One Year!

BRIDGEWATER, THIS ISSUE IS QUITE THE TREAT. (And not just a doggie treat!)

We have rounded up the cutest pets in our area and put them all over these pages for you to enjoy. Brace yourself; the photos from the Somerset County Regional Animal Shelter may be too cute to handle. In this issue we will also introduce you to Bridgewater’s Insta-famous dog, Chuckie the Chocolate Lab. His fur-mom, Amy

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Jensen, has published two books about his silly antics meant to both entertain and teach children valuable lessons.

August marks the one year anniversary of Bridgewater Lifestyle! We are a family that lives here in town and experiences everything that you—our readers—do. What a year it has been. From kicking off the magazine with a huge launch party and ribbon-cutting last September to supporting local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, each month has brought new challenges and victories.

With the increase of outdoor play at home, two of our daughters learned how to ride their bicycles without training wheels during the quarantine, so when Dr. Joni Redlich of KidPT asked if she could give our readers advice on how to teach children to ride bicycles, we jumped at the chance.

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with Catering Solutions—who provide their Healthy School Lunch Program to over 50 schools daily—to give our readers recipes for healthy chicken nuggets and pasta salad that kids will actually eat. We also feature eZential Wellness whose youth yoga classes help relieve stress and anxiety—another enemy of the immune system.

Take this month to spoil your little ones, whether they walk on two legs or four. Enjoy the end of summer Bridgewater. It’s been a pleasure serving you this last year and we look forward to many years to come!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 12 It's Like Learning to Ride a Bicycle Q & A with Pediatric Physical Therapist, Dr. Joni Redlich of KidPT

16 Stretch, Relax, Breathe eZential Wellness Youth Yoga Classes Offer a Path to Self-discovery

22 Dogs and Cats and Bunnies — Oh My! The Somerset County Regional Animal Shelter

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34 Meet Chuckie the Chocolate Lab Bridgewater's Insta-famous Dog

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Local Limelight

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Healthy Lifestyle

22 Animal Kingdom 28 Culinary Creations 33 Realty Report 34 Parting Thoughts

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Q & A WITH PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST, DR. JONI REDLICH OF KIDPT

IT'S LIKE LEARNING TO R I D E A B I C YC L E ARTICLE TONI PORRELLO | PHOTOGRAPHY TIER ONE VENTURES LLC

1) HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN A CHILD IS READY TO

to the same side. The child can practice that skill while

RIDE A BIKE WITHOUT TRAINING WHEELS?

you support the bike and then practice it during glid-

There is no perfect age to take off the training wheels. Every child will be ready at their own pace based on their physical abilities and their personality. The best time to learn is when a child is ready to try.

ing. Learning this piece can make the whole process much quicker and easier!

A balance bike (one with no pedals) is also a great option for children to prepare for bike riding. Some children can move from a balance bike to a two-wheeled bike

2) WHAT IS THE BEST METHOD TO GIVE A CHILD

and skip the training wheels altogether.

THE CONFIDENCE TO RIDE? My favorite method of teaching bike riding is to first practice gliding on a bike without pedals. Learning to

4) HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT A BIKE IS AN APPROPRIATE SIZE FOR THE CHILD?

glide will teach the child how to balance and steer. Then,

A new rider should be able to put their feet flat on the

they will already have accomplished most of the skills to

ground and reach the handlebars while keeping their back

ride when they add in pedaling!

straight. A lower bike will be easier for the child to learn on rather than a bike that is bought with the idea that the

3) WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES CAN CHILDREN PRAC-

child will grow into it.

TICE IN ORDER TO HELP THEM WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO RIDE A BIKE? We all remember that “aha” moment when we fig-

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5) IS THERE A PARTICULAR BRAND OF BIKE THAT YOU RECOMMEND?

ured out how to ride a bike. The skill that leads to that

The type of bike is not very important for beginners. It is

moment can actually be taught! The trick is that when

more important to get kids riding so that they can have the

the bike leans to one side, the rider turns the handlebars

social and fitness benefits of being bike riders!

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6) WHAT ARE SOME ADAPTIVE OPTIONS FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS? Many children with special needs will be ready to learn to ride later than other children. It is important to let the child’s physical strength, coordination, balance and sensory processing skills guide their readiness, along with the child’s motivation. Children with special needs can benefit from the specialized eye of a physical therapist or occupational therapist, to break down the motor learning process and help make it more successful.

Some children with special needs benefit from adaptive bikes to become independent bike riders. Standard training wheels can be too unstable for some children and only work with smaller sized bikes. A product, such as Fat Wheels, can be used to add training wheels to any bike. There are also various styles of adaptive bikes that have different options including three wheels for stability, recumbent bikes, and arm propelled bikes. There are endless opportunities to adapt a bike to a child’s needs.

7) ARE THERE ANY RESOURCES YOU RECOMMEND FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN ABOUT BIKE SAFETY? Kids Health by Nemours has an excellent bike safety resource and the Bike Safety Helmet Institute is a great resource for how to fit a bike helmet properly.

Dr. Joni Redlich is a physical therapist and owner of KidPT in Bridgewater. KidPT offers both physical therapy and occupational therapy. Their specialized physical therapists work with babies with developmental challenges, children with neuromuscular disorders, children with autism spectrum disorders and young adults with neurological disorders. Virtual therapy sessions are available as well.

Dr. Joni has focused on using children’s strengths, curiosities and learning styles to help them meet their goals. She focuses on the whole child and believes that every child has unlimited potential. kidpt.com

Dr. Joni Redlich demonstrates bicycling tips with her daughter, Sophie (7)

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE LORI ARRECHEA, OWNER OF EZENTIAL WELLNESS IN BRANCHBURG, HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AND TEACHING YOGA IN SOMERSET COUNTY FOR 18 YEARS. Her studio offers classes

Stretch, Relax, Breathe

uniquely designed for youth, led by Maria Usewick, a Certified Mindfulness Instructor, Yoga Teacher, and Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience. eZential Wellness also offers classes for adults and seniors.

Children and adults alike can benefit from yoga. Youth classes differ in format to keep younger yogis engaged through fun poses, breath play, games, stories, movement activities, short mindful lessons called mat chats, brief meditations, mantras and guided imagery.

Youth classes offered at eZential Wellness are broken down by ages based on developmental stages: 7-9, 10-14 and 15-18. Inner Explorers classes help our youngest yogis discover how to be mindful of their

EZENTIAL WELLNESS YOUTH YOGA CLASSES OFFER A PATH TO SELF-DISCOVERY AND CALMNESS THROUGH MIND AND BODY

ARTICLE BRENDA ESLER PHOTOGRAPHY TIER ONE VENTURES LLC

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WITH THE HELP OF MARIA USEWICK AND LORI ARRECHEA, YOGA STUDENT, EMMA BUCKELEW, DEMONSTRATES POPULAR POSES FOR OUR READERS.

senses, manage their busy bodies, balance their mighty emotions, and

that feel beyond our control or understanding can lead to replaying

to be kind to themselves and others through yoga, mindful games,

worrisome thoughts. Ruminating over a desire to fight, fix or change

stories, and other fun activities.

the way things are creates additional suffering.

Tween classes help to navigate the developmental landscape of

Maria explains, “Yoga and mindfulness practices help us to

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address what is real for us in the present moment, accept it, allow

mind. Tweens learn to relax, focus, manage emotions and impulses,

ourselves to breathe, and to find the patience to let things unfold.”

settle their minds, calm their nerves and take a pause.

These techniques integrate yoga and mindfulness, a beneficial practice that is sometimes misunderstood.

“I often hear, ‘My mind is too busy, I can’t stop the thoughts,’” says Maria. “No one can stop thoughts. Mindfulness is being aware of and observing our current experience with a sense of curiosity; yet, without trying to judge or manipulate it in any way.”

Adopting this mindset, even for a brief period every day, helps to interrupt the chronic stress cycle. Moving and stretching releases tension and reduces discomfort. Breathing practices clear the mind, expand the lungs, and invoke a relaxation response in the body.

Lori added virtual classes to keep eZential Wellness students engaged and connected throughout the quarantine. When open,

Yoga and mindfulness can be particularly helpful in coping with

the studio provides a friendly and inviting space welcoming to

the impact of the quarantine, such as feelings of isolation, discon-

all. Many students have found a sense of community and formed

nectedness, anxiety and being overwhelmed, as well as physical

friendships outside the studio.

responses like muscle soreness, tension and discomfort. Situations

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HALF PIGEON POSE Half Pigeon pose is a fun and challenging stretch. It can strengthen the upper body, arms, and legs. Young children can imagine their back leg as a long tail.

WARRIOR I POSE Warrior I Pose is empowering and energizing.

Standing tall with shoulders relaxed, one leg is back with toes pointing slightly outward and the forward knee bent not past the ankle. Inhale power breaths with arms up and exhale with force while pulling arms down quickly to bent elbows and let out an emphatic “Ha!”

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

Dogs and Cats and Bunnies — Oh My! THE SOMERSET COUNTY REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER PLACES OVER 1000 ANIMALS PER YEAR IN THEIR “FOREVER HOMES”

THE TERM “SHELTER IN PLACE” HAS A VERY SPECIAL MEANING FOR MANY RESIDENTS OF SOMERSET COUNTY WHO TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADOPT A NEW PET FROM THE SOMERSET COUNTY REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER DURING THE PANDEMIC. “This is a great time to adopt since people can bring the animals to their home and bond while everyone is home more,” says Brian Bradshaw, the shelter’s manager. “And since the shelter has rotating schedules and limited staffing, it gives the animals much-needed attention.”

Since the coronavirus outbreak, the shelter, at 100 Commons Way in Bridgewater, has offered meet-and-greets and adoptions by appointment.

People who are interested can log onto the shelter’s site, its profile on Petfinder, or search available animals on its Facebook site. Those looking to adopt a dog can make an appointment at the shelter where a masked staff member will bring the dog outside on a leash for the prospective owners to walk or play with. The shelter allows prospective

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cat owners to foster the animal in their homes for a few

“We can always use canned kitten and cat food and cat

weeks to determine compatibility before committing to

litter,” Brian says. “If someone wants to foster a cat, we

the adoption.

provide the supplies.”

The shelter also helps reunite owners with missing pets.

“If someone loses an animal in the surrounding area they

Brian has always been an animal lover. At age nine he started training seeing-eye dogs for the 4-H Club.

should contact us immediately with a photo and physical description,” Brian says. “When animals come in, we scan them for the owner’s contact information. That’s why it’s important to update your information if you move or change your number.”

People who wish to help the animals but cannot adopt can visit the website to order items on the shelter’s wish list or make a monetary donation. In the summer, it is typi-

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“I would go into shelters to see the dogs and before I knew it, I was working there,” he says.

Brian spent his career at shelters around the state before arriving at Somerset County Regional Animal Shelter six years ago. Today, he owns seven dogs and three cats, two of which are from Somerset.

“The animal-person bond is a great bond: not only does the pet do well but people do well by adopting an animal.” Brian explains, “It’s a win-win situation.”

STAPLE OF THE COMMUNITY The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter has been serving the community since the mid-1970s, performing animal control, picking up strays or unwanted domestic animals and helping injured wildlife get to a proper rehabilitation facility for healing and ultimate return to the wild.

They also perform the essential task of trap-neuter-return for feral cats.

“Residents let us know if there is a feral cat on their property and we work with them to trap the cat, have it spayed or neutered and vaccinated to prevent the spread of disease and then return it to the community,” explains Brian.

The shelter accepts over 1,300 animals a year and adopts over 1,000 annually. The other animals might be transferred to other shelters or, if wild, to wildlife rehabilitation.

“We work hard to get these animals into the right homes,” says Brian. “Look at how we have grown in the community: In 2014 we only had 250 adoptions. People come from as far away as out of state to adopt.”

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This activity keeps the staff and volunteers busy cleaning the shelter, walking the dogs, socializing the cats, and assisting in fundraising and offsite adoption events.

“The shelter is such a gem. The staff works hard and loves every animal that comes in the door until they find their forever homes,” says Donna Parolie, who has been a volunteer since 2016 and manages the annual Somerset Regional Animal Shelter Golf Outing fundraiser.

She notes the junior volunteer program gives older children an opportunity to serve.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

A KID-FRIENDLY LUNCH THEY WILL ACTUALLY EAT

Healthy Chicken Nuggets & Pasta Salad

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CHICKEN

Rebecca & Kim Hassouna

NUGGETS AFTER BEING HOMEBOUND FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, MANY PARENTS FEEL FRUSTRATED BY THEIR CHILDREN’S EATING PATTERNS—SNACKING HAS BECOME AMERICA’S FAVORITE PAST TIME. As we prepare to start the school year, it’s time to return to healthy eating.

Through their Healthy School Lunch Program, the owners of Catering Solutions, Rebecca and Kim Hassouna of Bridgewater, serve healthy lunches daily to over 50 schools and daycare centers across the state.

The concept of well-balanced and healthy meals is a challenge many parents grapple with.

“It’s best to look at a well-balanced day as opposed to a meal. We encourage our own children to think about what they’ve eaten and use their snacks to make up for deficiencies. The grains always seem to work themselves out between meals and snacks, but extra proteins and fresh veggies and fruits are always good,” says Rebecca.

Integrating vegetables their children like can be difficult, but there are workarounds.

“A very nutrient-dense vegetable that doesn’t get much credit is pumpkin. It can be served savory or sweet and is filled with vital minerals and nutrients. It can be served on its own as baby food or included in baked goods like pumpkin muffins.” Rebecca continues, “We even use it in the batter of our chicken nuggets.”

Below Rebecca and Kim give us their healthy chicken nugget and pasta salad recipes. These staples are kid-friendly and can be served room temperature, so no need to worry about having to heat them up at lunch. Prepare a batch on Sunday night for the kids to eat all week. They’re so good you’ll find yourself digging in as well.

INGREDIENTS + 2 ½ pounds raw chicken breast, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes + 2 eggs + 4 ounces carrots + 4 ounces pumpkin puree + ½ teaspoon allspice + Salt and pepper to taste + 1 cup whole wheat flour + 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS 1. Boil carrots in water until very soft. Mash carrots and cool.

2. Combine prepared carrots, pumpkin, eggs and allspice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Prepare bowls of each of the following: bowl 1 – whole wheat flour, bowl 2 – vegetable/egg better, bowl 3 – seasoned breadcrumbs.

4. Dip each chicken piece into the 3 bowls in order.

5. Place prepared chicken on a sheet pan sprayed with oil. Chicken nuggets should be separate.

6. Bake at 500 for 7-10 minutes until browned.

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

PASTA

SALAD INGREDIENTS + 4 oz bow tie pasta + 2 whole zucchini, sliced and chopped + 1/2 cups diced sundried tomato + 1/2 cup sliced black olives + 1/2 cup drained chicken peas + 1/2 cup chopped fresh mozzarella cheese + 2 tablespoons olive oil + 1/4 cup of your favorite vinaigrette + fresh herbs such as basil finely chopped

DIRECTIONS 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Let cool.

2. Sautéed chopped zucchini with olive oil in a hot pans until just blistered. Let cool.

3. Combine pasta with zucchini, tomato, black olives, chickpeas and cheese along with the vinaigrette.

4. Add fresh herbs and serve.

To learn more about their Healthy School Lunch Program, catering, grocery delivery service and their pop-up, lobster roll restaurant in Raritan—Lobster Alley, visit mycateringsolutions.net.

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT BRIDGEWATER

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

159 Candlewick Ln.

$560,000

$560,000

100

14

4

2.1

969 Sunset Rdg.

$575,000

$575,000

100

8

3

2.1

11 Jarman Pl.

$579,999

$560,000

96.6

19

3

2.1

380 Stony Brook Dr.

$589,000

$570,000

96.8

0

4

2.1

8 Langon Hollow Rd.

$625,000

$615,000

98.4

16

4

2.1

1360 Well Rd.

$639,900

$623,000

97.4

114

6

4.1

7 Stonehenge Ln.

$647,900

$640,000

98.8

30

4

2.1

460 Peter Par Rd.

$648,800

$636,900

98.2

66

5

3

26 Francis Dr.

$649,000

$620,000

95.5

7

4

2.1

860 Sherwood Rd.

$674,900

$645,000

95.6

22

4

3.1

19 Lewis Dr.

$675,000

$665,000

98.5

16

4

2.1

8 Andover Ave.

$699,900

$665,000

95

100

4

2.1

950 Sunset Rdg.

$889,000

$850,000

95.6

46

4

3

20 Hillcrest Rd.

$999,000

$995,000

99.6

21

5

3.1

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the GSMLS, LLC. The GSMLS, LLC does not guarantee nor is any way responsible for its accuracy.

Data by the GSMLS, LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. This data is a sampling of sales from 05/20/2020 - 06/20/2020. DOM = Days on market.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

MEET CHUCKIE THE CHOCOLATE LAB

BRIDGEWATER'S INSTA-FAMOUS DOG

ARTICLE AMY JENSEN INTRODUCING FAMOUS

DOG,

BRIDGEWATER’S CHUCKIE

THE

CHOCOLATE LAB! The baby of the family, Chuckie (13) lives with his

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fur-parents, Amy and Roger Jensen and Bert the cat (18).

Chuckie has over 8,700 followers on Instagram (@chuckie_the_chocolate_lab_) and 3,700 followers on Facebook! He was even featured on The Dodo in 2018 for his friendship with his favorite mailman, Rene (YouTube: Dog Can’t Wait To See His Mailman Every Single Day).

Because

Chuckie

was

rescued

on Valentine’s Day, the Jensen’s now refer to the holiday as “Chuckietine’s Day.” They later rescued another chocolate lab named Nestlé, and the two of them became fast friends.

Anyone who meets Chuckie immediately notices his enthusiastic and friendly personality. Chuckie wags his tail so fast it seems he might fly away.

Chuckie enjoys swimming, peanut butter,

hamburgers,

and

stealing

socks, shoes—you name it. He keeps his fans and family smiling with all his silly antics!

Amy wrote two children’s books about him: Chuckie Makes Mistakes (Sometimes)

and

most

recently,

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