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August 20, 2015
Back-To-School
Essentials Mornings over easy
Ease in to the school day with less stress
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chool day mornings can be hectic, since — as every parent knows — getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.
Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. This time around, change up your morning routines with strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere. Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in
until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity. Tackle certain chores the night before. Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hectic morning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night. Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed. Each
Get out from under the morning chaos by changing up the daily routine for a smoother start to your family’s day.
of these things may only take a few minutes, but when left for the morning, they can add up to a substantial amount of time. Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace. Some people are morning people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning. Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind
them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet. Keep the television off. If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts. Eliminating television from your morning continued on page S-4
Start the day right
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Boost school success with breakfast that packs a punch
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daily breakfast leads to not only better overall nutrition, but better school performance as well. A simple breakfast at home or school can ensure that your child doesn't start the day hungry. It also ensures that your child has the nutrients and energy he or she needs during the morning to concentrate on learning. Research shows that kids who eat a morning meal have better memory, attention and behavior, and score higher on tests. Eating a nutritious breakfast is a great way for children to be on target to meet their daily needs for key nutrients, like calcium — the bone-building mineral found in milk, cheese or yogurt. Children who don't eat breakfast also are less likely to get all of the essential nutrients they need each day to thrive. Shake up your family’s milk and cereal and think outside the [cereal]box: it's easy for every family member to find their favorite way to start the day. Try these ideas to boost school success: √ Build a yogurt parfait or whip up a yogurt smoothie, such a Peach-Mango and Cereal Smoothie. √ Build a breakfast burrito bar so kids can create the breakfast they love. Prepare toppings the night before and in the morning,
scramble the eggs and warm the tortillas. √ Consider pizza for breakfast; it's sure to put a smile on your kids' faces.
Peach-Mango and Cereal Smoothie
1 container (6 ounces) fat-free peach or pineapple yogurt 1/2 cup whole grain cereal 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches or mango chunks 1 cup fat-free milk 1/2 cup ice, if desired Peach or pineapple slices Additional mango chunks and additional cereal, if desired In blender, place first 5 ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. To serve, wet the rims of 2 glasses with a peach or pineapple slice, and divide smoothie between glasses. Garnish with mango chunks and whole pieces of cereal on rim of each glass. Serve immediately.
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hecking off that shopping list for back-to-school clothes can be as easy as A, B, C.
Whether it's a must-have item like a new pair of jeans or a fun fad like flower-power fringe, here is a list of key fashion terms to study up on for the year ahead. "A" is for athleisure. It's the latest buzzword in fashion lingo and it's active wear at its best, perfect for getting comfortable. These are clothes that normally go to the gym but can be dressed up to wear to school. Try jogger pants, leggings and zipper jackets. "B" is for boho chic. The '70s trends are just too cool for school this year. Bohemian-inspired fashion is one of the best ways to stand out from the crowd and do your own thing. Think peasant tops, flare jeans, patchwork prints, maxi dresses and platform shoes. "C" is for chambray shirts. The soft denim shirt is fast becoming a new wardrobe basic. Paired with darker denim jeans, shorts or skirts for fall, it's a winner. Belt it and wear it with vests or unbutton it over tees and tanks. "D" is for denim. Of course! Jeans may be de rigueur for school, but now there are more denim choices than ever. The flared boot-cut is a new update, but skinny jeans are still going strong, too. Cuffed boyfriend jeans and wider cropped legs are also trending. Add vests, skirts and jackets to the mix this fall. "E" is for ethnic. It's a global world now, and fashion designers are traveling all over the world to get inspiration. See Ikat Prints. Mix and match it all — from near and far. "F" is for fringe. You knew it would happen if the '70s are having a fashion moment. Fringe is dripping from handbags, backpacks, jackets and more. Go with the flow. "G" is for graphics. You don't have to be enrolled in a graphic arts class to get this one. The prints and patterns that are found on everything this school year make getting dressed an art form. Remember to mix; don't match. "H" is for high-low dresses. High hems in the front, low in the back. Change things up and wear dresses to school. Make them funky paired with tights and boots. "I" is for ikat prints. Dip-dyed prints are another arts and crafts fashion project for the fall. Think also tie-dyeing. The '70s just keep on rocking. "J" is for jogger pants. Part of the athleisure craze, these loungewear bottoms may be akin to wearing pajamas to class, but the stylish, updated cuffed sweatpants are taking an active role in leading the class style roster. "K" is for knits. For younger kids, and even for older teens, knits are just another extension of the comfort craze that's breathing new life into hardworking back-to-school wardrobes. From rompers to fit-and-flare dresses to shorts and, of course, the always popular T-shirt, knits are essential to mix-and-match layering. "L" is for leggings. We can't get enough of these, and leggings — in all colors, prints
and patterns — are now musthave basics that provide tons of possibilities for a change from classic denim. "M" is for moto jackets. The quintessential jacket of "cool," the motorcycle-inspired bomber in faux leather or the real thing is a great transition piece for chillier fall days for guys and girls. "N" is for needlework. From embroidery to appliques, crochet and lace, the details are what count to make fashion special this back-to-school season. "O" is for off-the-shoulder tops. Give them the cold shoulder with these fun tops that dress up fuller, looser silhouettes to top off jeans and leggings. "P" is for plaid. Bigger is better this fall. Check out oversized tunic shirts in bold, colorful buffalo plaids. "Q" is for quilted. It's arts and crafts time for the back-to-school crowd. Embellishment is stitched right into the fabrics of jackets, skirts and vests. "R" is for ripped. No, not those abs, but distressed denim that's torn and tattered in all the right places. "S" is for shorts. It's loose and long for the guys, short and cuffed for the girls. Team with graphic tees and oversized shirts for a relaxed style. "T" is for T-shirts. Go ahead and show off your favorite slogan, cartoon character or astrological sign. Graphic T-shirts are one of the best ways to add personality to everything you wear. It's all about attitude. "U" is for unlimited. And speaking of T-shirts, how about wearing one that proclaims you and your future are "unlimited." Check out Old Navy's campaign to help support Boys and Girls Clubs with proceeds from the sale of "Unlimited" T-shirts. "V" is for vintage. Whether you scour flea markets or like the look of "new" vintage clothes and accessories, what's old is new again. And it's not just the rock 'n' roll '70s: think '80s club looks, too, and channel your inner Madonna. "W" is for wedge heels. Platforms are stepping out in everything from sneakers to sandals. Step up and be seen. "X" is for X-factor. OK: This was a hard one, but when all is said and done, there's one key factor to excelling in school, and it's not the clothes you wear. It's all about being yourself and being your best self at the same time. "Y" is for yellow. Think bright and bold "Minion" yellow. Wear it and throw caution to the wind. You'll be anything but despicable, unless you want to wear Scarlet. (But then that might be overkill, right?) "Z" is for zip-front jackets. Think tracksuits and take apart the pieces. Zip-front hoodies and track jackets are easy ways to chill out at school even when you're not running to class.
The period right before school starts is the second-largest shopping season of the year, with shoppers spending $75 billion on supplies.
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From A to Z
Back-to-school sales Where are the best bargains?
By Kristen Castillo How much will you spend on back-to-school this year? According to the 2014 Back-to-School and Back-to-College spending surveys, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics for the National Retail Federation, the total cost for an elementaryschool student to buy clothes, shoes, school supplies and electronics was $580. The cost was $682 for middle- and high-school students, respectively. Total spending for the season? Seventy-five billion dollars! "Back-to-school has become the second biggest shopping season behind the holiday season," says Phong Vu, CEO of DealScience, which predicts where and when deals, sales and coupons are available. "Like the holiday season, retailers are starting their sales a little earlier than they used to."
Before you shop
Decide what you need before hitting the stores or sitting down to shop online. Grade-school kids may only need pencils, scissors, glue sticks and lined paper, whereas older kids may need tech gear, including calculators and laptops. Lifestyle savings expert Teri Gault, CEO of The Grocery Game, says, "Many teachers go by a standard list. Ask what's necessary, and most will tell you just the basics," which could reduce your supply list costs by about 75 percent. Before you buy, do research and compare products to ensure you're making a good purchase. And don't worry about labels. According to the Back-to-School and Back-to-College spending surveys, 34 percent of shoppers will buy generic productss. And there's not always a difference. According to Gault, "most often, the quality is identical or comparable." Comparing store advertisements can help you snag great buys, too, but beware that "even discount stores will not have the best deals in all categories," says Gault.
School supplies
Stocking up on classroom essentials like notebooks and pens? Vu notes that sales typically begin early. Gault advises looking for bargains in unlikely places like your favorite drugstore and supermarket, which often offer store coupons or digital coupons for office supplies. She also recommends stacking manufacturer coupons with store coupons for extra savings.
Tech
The Back-to-School and Back-to-College spending surveys indicate that 58 percent of back-to-school shoppers are looking to buy electronics. When purchasing tablets and computers, you will find sales on a variety of products timed for the back-to-school shopping season.
Backpacks
Students need a place to store all these supplies. Look for backpack sales, when Vu says you can get some great deals, including JanSport bags and brand-name bags such as The North Face, Patagonia and Dakine.
Clothing
Kids of all ages want to look sharp on the first day of school. But refreshing their wardrobe with clothes and shoes can be pricey. Vu recommends looking for end-of-summer clearance deals, when you might get bargains on overstock items. Whatever you're buying, don't rush the process — or you might not get great prices, and the products you buy might not be what you really want or need for school.
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As you gear up for a new school year, it's important to put your kids' nutrition on the school checklist. Countless studies link school performance and healthy eating habits. Treat this season of "academic beginnings" as a chance for the whole family to take a fresh approach to betterfor-you eating. From on-the-go breakfasts and bragworthy brown bag lunches to afterschool snacks and family-friendly dinners, there are plenty of ways to pack nutrition and flavor into every meal. Often, creating healthier meals can be as easy as simply trading-up or swapping one food ingredient for a more nutritious choice. Selecting menu options that help your family eat better begins at the grocery store with your shopping decisions. If the A-B-Cs and 1-2-3s of food labels make your head spin, you can rely on tools such as the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System, which provides scores near the price on the shelf tag to identify better-for-you foods. Based on a scale of 1 to 100, the scores rank foods and beverages on their nutritional content with the most nutritious choices scoring highest. You can take other steps to make shopping easier for healthy eating, says nutritionist Marisa Paolillo. First and foremost don't go when you're hungry. "It really is true. If you shop hungry, you're more likely to toss
Reinforce healthy eating habits with a new approach to meal time. foods into your cart that will satisfy the hunger pangs at the moment, rather than what you actually need for the week ahead," she says. Another smart shopping tip is to plan, plan, plan. Paolillo suggests starting out right by planning a full week's worth of menus, then creating a shopping list. This not only streamlines meal preparation, it saves household budget, aids nutrition choices and reduces the frustration and extra time associated with return trips to the store. 1. Determine what you will serve for breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners. 2. Create a grocery list of food ingredients that are needed. 3. Don't forget to check specials and coupons in your store's weekly circular. (Consider swapping listed ingredients for seasonal or on-sale foods.)
"Taking a list to the grocery store will ensure that you stick to your budget and only buy what you need," says Paolillo. If you're pressed for time and on a spur-of-the-moment shopping run, however, keep these better-for-you food basics in mind. Consider these: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs are a quick and easy breakfast - but hardboiled eggs are a great option for an on-the-go snack. Mid-Day Snack: Get a quick protein and calcium boost during the day with cottage cheese or plain yogurt with fruit or granola. Lunch and Dinner: Make sure to include vegetables in all meals. On-the-Go Snack: Fruit like apples, bananas, tangerines and pears are perfectly portable for on-the-go ease. Dinner: Round out your day with lean protein at dinner, such as poultry or fish seasoned with herbs. Paolillo offers some final healthy eating, back-to-school shopping tips. Take advantage of in-store nutritional scoring systems or services to help guide food choices, and make the majority of food selections from the outer perimeter of the store. "Think produce, dairy, fish and meat," Paolillo says. "This will ensure that most of your food choices are more nutrientpacked and fresh, versus heavily processed foods that tend to be loaded with additional sugar, salt and fat."
"Brown Bag" Tips When it comes to packing school lunches, stick to what your kids like. If they aren't crazy about something, it may end up in the garbage or get traded for an unhealthy snack. Some simple swaps will make your kids' brown bag lunch unbeatable. Rethink the bread: For sandwiches, swap white bread for brown bread or pita. Go easy on the deli: Replace deli meats with lean roasted beef or poultry or low fat cheese. Healthy choices can be tasty: For a delicious, nutritious sandwich spread, trade mayonnaise for a mashed avocado. Make fruits and vegetables a go-to snack. Chop up carrots, peppers and celery in advance and stash some in lunch bags with hummus; or sprinkle apple and pear slices with lemon and cinnamon to satisfy a sweet tooth. Skip the sweetened beverages: Choose water to hydrate and calcium- and vitamin D-rich milk to strengthen growing bones.
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Smart swaps for after school
Chips and packaged cookies, move out of the way. Swap them for smart after-school snacks that are homemade, nutritious and fun to make. Custom-create a smoothie. Have kids choose their favorite fruit and vegetables. Toss them into the blender with ice and fat free yogurt for a snack that's easy, fun and filling. Make banana sushi rolls. Top a whole grain tortilla with nut butter and a whole banana sprinkled with cinnamon. Roll it up and slice like sushi rolls. (These are great for lunches, too.)
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Apple slices topped with almond butter. Air-popped popcorn (Avoid microwave popcorn, which is often high in trans-fat and sodium.) Fresh salsa and tortilla chips
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ance Workshop and its dancers are riding high from an incredibly memorable dance season. In early fall the Dance Workshop companies took to Nassau Coliseum for an unforgettable performance. Not only did they dance; they were invited to walk the ice after an awesome Islanders win. “It was great chance to snap a few shots center ice as it was the Islanders last season at the Long Island arena,” said Director Nanci Grasso. The dancers had a great experience with the New York Islanders organization.
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Simultaneously, the dancers and staff ramped up for their annual Lynbrook Tree Lighting performance where they performed a Rockette style tap number. “Our annual performance in Lynbrook is one we really look forward to. It’s our way of wishing our community happy holidays!” exclaimed Director MaryAnn Grasso. Another extraordinary experience for the studio was the opportunity to perform on the flight deck of The Intrepid on Memorial Day weekend. Dance Workshop danced the day away on the iconic battle ship on New York’s Hudson River. “Dancing on the Intrepid on Memorial Day weekend gave our dancers the opportunity to honor those who gave their lives for our country. Their performance was professional, high spirited and breathtaking. It was an experience that both our dancers and teachers will have with them forever,” proclaimed Artistic Director Angela O’Hagan. The dancers performed tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary numbers for a lively crowd in NYC. As always, the end of the dance season is punctuated with Dance Workshop’s annual show; a true showcase of talent spanning from two year olds to adults. “Our dancers are strong willed and yearn to improve in every way. They want advanced choreography, technical training, to jump higher, stretch longer and turn often,” said the Directors.
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Between the several performances you can find the dancers back at the barre, leaping across the floor and mastering new ideas and concepts. Whether or not a dancer is looking to go pro or have fun; Dance Workshop works with all studetns in bringing them to their maximum potential. They believe dancing is for everyone. “It is challenging, rewarding and the best way to lose and find yourself,” explained MaryAnn. At Dance Workshop dancers enroll at two years old and many don’t leave until they graduate high school, if ever. Just this past year several dancers were acknowledged for twenty five and thirty years at Dance Workshop. The studio and it’s staff prides itself in their toddler dance program where young dancers begin to learn creative movment, positions and terminology. “At two and a half our little dancers can speak french! Bourrée, chassé, grand jeté and chaîné!” chuckled Nanci. Their goal at Dance Workshop is to lay a strong foundation at a young age which students can build upon as they progress in dance. “We have welcomed many new faces to our studio this year and watching them assimilate to the DWS culture and training has been thrilling. Our hope is that you too will join us and be with our dance family for years to come!” said MaryAnn. Dance Workshop starts it’s two and a half year olds with ballet/tap combination classes and slowly introduces them to other dance disciplines as they grow and mature. However, dancing is not reserved for children only at Dance Workshop. The studio has signifcantly expanded their adult program. If you are a beginner adult or a former dancer looking to find your passion again, Dance Workshop is the place to be! The studio offers tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, modern, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, break dancing, acro, kickline and ballroom. Celebrating it’s 37th year, Dance Workshop is gearing up for another season. The dancers will be competing with solo, duet, trio and group dances in all disciplines. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram to track their successes, performances and other news. Dance Workshop will be open for registration August 17th-21st from 9am-9pm and August 24th-28th from 9am-3pm. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 8th.
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ision can be considered the most important part of learning. Eighty percent of what we learn, we learn through seeing, says the American Optometric Association in a recent study. Basically, you are what or whom you see. This is why it is so important to prepare your children for school, with eye exams and glasses or contact lenses [if needed], not just cool clothing and backpacks. Eye exams can find problems with eye tracking, eye-hand coordination, visual perception skills and ocular health, as well as vision problems. Even the national PTA now recognizes the importance of regular eye exams. The PTA has revised their Policy statement “Elements of Comprehensive Health Programs” to include vision care this year. “Early diagnosis and treatment of children’s vision problems is a necessary component to school readiness and academic learning: ... vision screenings is not a substitute for complete eye and vision evaluations by an eye doctor,” says the PTA. Eye care professionals cannot stress enough the importance of yearly eye exam for children through-
out their school years to ensure healthy eyes and adequate visual skills essential for successful academic achievement. If your child does need glasses the choices are infinite. Today’s frames come in all shapes, sizes colors and styles — often mini versions of the adult glasses because the younger children want to wear the same glasses as their parents. Children like bright colors and bold shapes and wear them proudly. Check out this season’s hot new color for younger boys — red! Cutting edge technology has also impacted lens materials. Recommended lenses are now made from polycarbonate or Trivex; materials that are 10 times more impact resistant that regular plastic but have great optics as well. This means that the glasses are safer to wear. They are also lighter and thinner than plastic and now come available in Transitions, a process that will automatically darken to a sunglass in direct sunlight. The colors available are grey brown or green. This is beneficial for a child who needs to wear glasses all the time or who does not carry around an extra pair of sunglasses.
Proper fitting is most important – for both children and adults. Frames should fit snug but should not be too tight. A qualified optician will take the time to talk to the parent and child to judge their interests and sports or hobbies so your child can be fitted with the appropriate frames. For the very active, there are frames available that are truly unbreakable. If your child is involved in sports, sports goggles —with prescription and without — are recommended. Sports frames are now available that will fit under helmets — and they even come in team colors, with a fog reduction coating that is now standard. Since goggles need lenses that can take the abuse of sports, they are made out of polycarbonate material, but thicker than the lenses used for regular children’s glasses. Add an eye exam to your back-toschool list to be prepared for the clearest school year yet. Don’t be fuzzy in your thinking, and take care of your children’s vision and their eyes before that school bell rings. Bruce Mirkin is an optician and owner of Accent on Eyes in Rockville Centre.
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tear by ensuring your kids don't over-pack their bags. Not only will this reduce strain on their backpacks, it will lighten the load on students' backs as well. Consider a protection plan. Research shows that some school essentials —such as backpacks and laptop batteries — break or stop functioning within the first one to two years of use. To help keep costs down, many retailers offer reputable protection plans, such as SIMPLR, which can help repair or replace the equipment for free or a fraction of what you'd normally pay on your own. Sharing isn't always caring. Even if your child handles his calculator or laptop with care, his friends might not. Establish guidelines with your kids at the start of the school year about what items can be shared with others at school and which cannot. For those things that can be shared, consider encouraging your child to establish ground rules when sharing with friends. Guidelines could include when the item should be returned, tasks for which
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But saving money isn't just about how much you spend on supplies; it's also about making school supplies and equipment last as long as possible. Here are some tips for protecting your students' school gear to help stretch your budget — and their gear: Talk with children about handling tech devices. Kids will be kids, and sometimes that means they'll be tough on their stuff. Unfortunately, their school-mandated tech devices — such as calculators, tablets and laptops — can't always take the beating. To reduce the risk of accidental breakage, talk to kids about proper handling and storage of their devices and the potential risks for breakage when drops, spills and hard impacts occur. Lighten the backpack load. Between books and laptops, students tend to pack a lot of heavy items in their backpacks during the course of a school year. As the load increases, backpack zippers may break, and seams may tear from the daily stress. Reduce the wear and
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Class is almost in session, and many busy parents have a few more items to check off their shopping lists. Help your kids get the grades this school year with a little helpful advice on top picks. From savory snacks to fuel their days to water bottles to keep them hydrated, savvy parents know stocking up now is the best way to get their little learners ready for the academics ahead.
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Are you ready? A back-to-school checklist
Make sure your kids have what they need to succeed this year. Here's a checklist to ensure you've covered all the back-to-school bases before the studying starts: √ Ensure your child is up to date on all immunizations. √ Schedule eye and physical exams, if needed. √ Make sure emergency contact paperwork is up to date. √ Organize school supplies √ Review the dress code policy.
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