Monday, September 13, 2010

“Health Tip: Help Kids Do Their Homework” plus 2 more

“Health Tip: Help Kids Do Their Homework” plus 2 more

Health Tip: Help Kids Do Their Homework

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 06:03 AM PDT

(HealthDay News) -- Homework teaches kids valuable lessons in independent thinking, responsibility, and pride in accomplishment.

The Nemours Foundation says parents should resist the urge to do homework for their children. Instead, they should support their children's efforts, especially in creating the right environment for homework. The foundation's suggestions include:

  • Be sure the work area is well-lit.
  • Create a comfortable space where your child can study.
  • Provide any supplies your child may need -- such as a calculator, dictionary, paper or pencils.
  • Don't allow any distractions such as background television, or playing video games or talking on the phone.

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As summer fades, kids head back to school in Roseland

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 03:11 AM PDT

"Please Don't Dance in my Ambulance is an enchanting children's book that will introduce readers to the exciting world of ambulance work and emergency medical services through the eyes of a child who just wants to dance and maybe help someone. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and autographing at the event.

Creative Collage where your imagination is your only limitation will be held on Oct. 4.

All programs start at 7 p.m. and advance registration is required.

Story Time

Story Time begins again on Sept. 7 for toddlers and preschoolers. Toddler Group 1 will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5. Group 2 will be held from 11:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29. The toddler groups are for children ages 2.5 to 3 years old. Preschool Group 1 will be held from 2 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Oct. 5. Group 2 will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30. The Preschool groups are for children ages three and one-half to 5 years old.

Junior Women's Club

The Roseland Junior Women's Club will hold a pasta dinner fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9. Dinner includes: "two" kinds of Pasta, sausage, meatballs, salad, beverage and dessert. Take out is available for pick up from 5 to 6 p.m.

The cost is $12 for adults and children 13 years and older, $10 for senior citizens and $6 for children 6 to 12 years old.

Make your reservation/take-out order by Tuesday, Oct. 5. Checks should be made payable to: RJWC. Mail to: RJWC, P.O. Box 24, Roseland, N.J., 07068

For more information, call Michele Tolli at (973) 228-6512

All proceeds will go to Valerie Children's Cancer Fund and other community projects.

Environmental Center

The Essex County Environmental Center will be hosting fall educational programs for all area children.

The Bug Club, for children ages 6 to 10, will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, and Nov. 9. The Bug Club explores the wonders of insects through field walks, games, stories and crafts. This club meets year-round. 

Advance registration and payment required; call (973) 228-8776. Fee: $6 per child per session. Additional material fees may apply.

The Green Kids Club for children ages 7 to 14 will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, and Nov. 16. Discover all areas of environmental science with hands-on fun and service projects! Advance registration and payment required; call (973) 228-8776. Fee: $6 per child per session. Additional material fees may apply.

Children ages 6 to 12 can participate in Nature Crafts with Children from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 27 and Nov.  24.

Participants will take a walk through the woods and discover imaginative ways to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by making art from nature. Join in to make apple faced people, autumn leaves under glass, edible turkeys and more! Advance registration and payment required; call (973) 228-8776.

Fee: $6 per child per session. Additional material fees may apply.

Here's to a happy 2010-11 school year! Don't forget to e-mail me all the latest happenings at colleen.mcspirit@gmail.com.

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72 Percent of Adults Support a Ban on the Sale of Ultraviolent Video Games to Minors

Posted: 13 Sep 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Common Sense Media Releases Results of Nationwide Parent Poll on the Impact of Violent Video Games on Kids


Press Release Source: Common Sense Media On Monday September 13, 2010, 6:00 am EDT

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Common Sense Media, the national non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, today released the results of a nationwide parent poll that revealed nearly three-quarters of adults would support a law that prohibits minors from purchasing ultraviolent or sexually violent video games without parental consent. The video game industry has aggressively fought in court a 2005 California law banning the sale of these games. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on November 2, 2010.

"The results of this poll clearly show that not only do the effects of ultraviolent or sexually violent games weigh heavily on the minds of parents, but also that parents feel the video game industry is not doing enough to protect kids from accessing these games," said James Steyer, CEO and founder, Common Sense Media. "The Supreme Court's decision is going to have a huge impact on families and kids across the country. What we've learned from this poll is that parents want to be the ones who decide which games their kids play, not the video game industry."

The poll, conducted by Zogby International, surveyed 2,100 adults from Aug. 13 through 16, 2010.

Other key findings include:

65 percent of parents say they're concerned about the impact of ultra-violent video games on their kids

75 percent of parents would rate the video game industry negatively when it comes to how they protect kids from violent video games.

  • More than half of both parents and adults in general would go so far as to rate the industry "poorly"

For footage of the type of video game violence under discussion in this case, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXnkQXTo_lE.

For a copy of all poll results, contact Marisa Connolly at mconnolly@commonsensemedia.org.

About Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. Through advice, reviews, education programs and policy efforts, Common Sense Media empowers parents, educators, and young people to become knowledgeable and responsible digital citizens. For more information, visit: www.commonsense.org.

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