Thursday, February 12, 2009

Mom Spreads Sweet Optimism

Chocolate Covered Peanuts are Featured at Simply Gourmet Fundraising

Caren Dawkins countless hours working with parent and teachers organizations has long helped sweeten the lives of families in her community. She made attending PTA meetings a priority. As a concerned mother who raised a special needs child, she knows all too well about the need to have financially viable children’s organizations.

Now she makes it her business to help parent and educational organizations get a sweeter taste of success. The optimistic Dawkins is taking the leap of faith into online business with a tastefully developed fundraising website entitled www.SimplyGourmetFundraising.com.

The obvious recurring theme in Caren's life is patience and optimism. When she was encouraged to place her son, a child with special needs, in an institution instead of nurturing him with her love, she chooses to do the latter and has no regrets.

There is no mistaking that Caren Dawkins' optimistic approach to life is inspirational. "I thank God, that I was young and had the energy to be a positive, motivating force in my son's life."

Dawkins is referring to the challenges she faced raising her son who was born with Down's syndrome. Working nights gave her the opportunity to be with her son during the day, taking him to various therapeutic programs and actively participating in school organizations like the PTA.

It was her involvement with the PTA which allowed Dawkins to see the profit potential in providing fundraising products to schools, sports teams and other organizations. Ms. Dawkins offers high quality gourmet treats as fundraisers for childrens and educational organizations.

She also features sugar free delights and delicious products for important holidays like Valentine's Day, Easter, Chanukah, and Christmas. Take advantage of her tasty selections and treat someone special in your life at: Simply Gourmet Fundraising Products

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

For Autism, ADD, and ADHD Challenges in Montclair -- Help is not Far Away


It is no secret that Montclair, New Jersey has a good Educational system for special needs children. Many families move here because of the support services and Pre-K for special needs children.

New Jersey has the highest rate of autistic children in the US. Many children in Montclair may also exhibit behaviors characteristic of ADD and ADHD traits.

Do you have a hard time getting your child to focus and accomplish tasks? Do they seem to be hyperactive? Your child may suffer from a condition known as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

I am not an expert on this but can refer you to the site of one of the leading coaches and parent trainers on ADHD Ms. Elaine Lerner. Ms. Lerner's site www.ADHDparentTrainer.com gives the following characteristics that describe symtoms of ADHD:

  • Impulse Control or Inhibition
  • Difficulty Sustaining Attention
  • Excessive Activity
  • Difficulty Following Rules and Instructions
  • Excessive Variability in their Responses to Situations

This is a condition more pronounced in boys but girls also are challenged by it. It is a condition that can hold your child back in school.

Some children with other challenges such as autism can also exhibit ADHD type traits. It is estimated that ADHD affects 8 to 10% of people in the US (over 20 million people).

People who have children with special needs and in special education have a wide range of problems when dealing with issues like ADHD, ADD, or Autism. Not only in how to manage the behavior but profound family and even legal issues as well.

Getting the right help, support, and expertise when treating ADHD or similar traits in children is not easy. But now for parents in Montclair, New Jersey there is comprehensive help not far away in Long Island, New York.

You may be a parent of a child and notices similar types of traits or characteristics in your child. Insights from Elaine's work and over 20 year experience with ADHD have been invaluable in helping me manage and better understand my daughter's ADHD type behavior (she is catergorized as being on the autism spectrum).

What is even more noteworthy is that Elaine's ADHD Parent Training is the most comprehensive I have ever seen in terms of covering a wide range of issues related to families with special needs children. She not only covers child management issues but also things like inter-family relations and even education and legal issues.

Parents in Montclair state can now sign up for Parent Training to manage ADHD at...
ADHD Parent Trainer

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Attend the Wholistic Mentorship Network

If you are looking to enhance your life from a wholistic perspective you have to attend the Wholistic Mentorship Network run by Cathy Gaines.

Listen to top speakers in the fields of health and wellness.

Attend Classes in Yoga, Reiki, Tai chi, and even Belly Dancing

Network with other wholistic practitioners

Have your health questions answered by wellness professionals

This grassroots organization will give you excellent exposer to wholistic disciplines.

The next enlightening meeting will be Tuesday, December 16th, 7 PM - 9 PM.

At: The Unity Church, 84 Orange Road, Montclair NJ. Contact: Cathy Gaines 973-997-2620

Thursday, October 02, 2008

Harvest of Hope

Support Our Women fighting breast cancer. As a survivor of cancer myself I feel especially sensitive to this issue. The Connie Dwyer Breast Center at Saint Michael's Medical Center is sponsoring this event to help raise hope for the women of Newark.

Harvest of Hope, is an Evening of Dinner and Dancing. Saturday, October 4th, 2008, 6:30 - Midnight. This program is in honor Louis J Perl, M.D. It will be held at 481 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey. Tickets are $250. The evening will include an auction and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit The Connie Dwyer Breast Center at Saint Michael's Medical Center, a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. To register, call Janet Lesko, at 973-877-2624.

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Baby and Toddler Expo

Coined The Family Event of the Year! Featuring Kidz Corner, Ballon Artist, Face Painting, Games, and other FUN events. Seminars featuring Children's health advocate and bestselling author. For Tickets call 800-357-5124. All Kids Free. October 4th, 2008 (10:00 AM - 4:30 PM).

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Today's Latest Montclair Related News


Friedman helps carry Sacred Heart
Asbury Park Press - Asbury Park,NJ,USA
TCNJ scored on three of its first four possessions
behind two touchdown passes from James, who was
named the New Jersey Athletic Conference
Offensive Player ...
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Gov. Corzine Conducts Economic Roundtable
Cape May County Herald - NJ, United States
By Herald Staff NEWARK – Joined by over 25 representatives from across New Jersey in the business, academic, labor and financial world, Gov. Jon. ...
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New Webcast Going for Gold to Educate on Importance of Healthy ...
International Business Times - New York,NY,USA
MONTCLAIR, NJ, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society
of Pain Educators (ASPE) recently launched, the second of a three-part
Webcast series: Is Your ...
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Wellmont Theatre: Awakening Splendor
Baristanet - Montclair,NJ,USA
See for yourself: I toured with Montclair historian
Frank G. Godlewski (FGG), sneezing our way over
cords, sheet rock, lumber and wire. ...
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Ken Davidoff's baseball insider
Contest: What did Larry Doby do in 1978?
Ken Davidoff's baseball insider - Long Island,NY,USA
In 1997, I had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Doby
at his home in Montclair, New Jersey, in
anticipation of the 50th anniversary of
his major-league ...
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Modern Whigs open three new state chapters
Third Party Watch (press release) - USA
... from the State University of New York at Potsdam (Home of the Potsdam Miracle) and a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Montclair State University in NJ. ...
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Is Montclair BOE Camera Shy?
Baristanet - Montclair,NJ,USA
John Paff, chair of the Open Government Advocacy Council of
the New Jersey Libertarian Party, writes: "In 2007, the
New Jersey Supreme Court held that ...
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Google Blogs Alert for: Montclair New Jersey

Outrageous Love
By Edward Banghart, Senior Pastor of Montclair...
Title:Outrageous Love Series:The Father’s Heart Series Description: Speaker:Edward Banghart Order: Message 1 of ?
Montclair Community Church Media... - http://media.montclaircommunitychurch.com
Babysitter Wanted for Three Girls (Montclair, NJ)
Updated, Rate, Job Type, Location. 09/22/2008, N/A,
Multiple jobs, Montclair, NJ.
New York Babysitting Jobs - http://www.sittercity.com/
Anderson Park, Montclair NJ
By nobody@flickr.com (bellamosaico)
bellamosaico posted a photo:. Anderson Park, Montclair NJ.
Uploads from bellamosaico - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bellamosaico/
Writing On-Line
By robmba(robmba)
Stillman, PR (1985). A writer (and teacher of writing) confronts
word processing. In JL Collins & EA Sommers (Eds.), Writing
on-line: Using computers in the teaching of writing. Upper
Montclair, New Jersey: Boynton/Cook Publishers.
Rob Barton - http://robmba.blogspot.com/
Whig Party now organized in 19 states
By Virginia Whig(Virginia Whig)
He holds a bachelor’s degree from the State University of
New York at Potsdam (Home of the Potsdam Miracle) and
a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Montclair State University
in NJ. Scott is a husband and father. ...
Whigs in Virginia - http://whigsinvirginia.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Today's Montclair Related News

Baseball News and Notes
MSU Athletics - NJ,USA
Little Falls, NJ (4/6/08) – Montclair State junior third
baseman Stephen Piscitello (Hauppague, NY / Hauppague)
drove in four runs in the opener while ...
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Ogletree, Rutgers Women’s Track and
Field Shines at Sam Howell

Rutgers University Scarlet Knights Online - NJ,USA
She joined senior Sophia Wallace (Montclair, NJ),
sophomores Pavielli Vega (Orlando, Fla.) and
Michelle Gomes (Orlando, Fla.) in the 4x100-meter relay as ...
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Fifteen new inductees Hudson County
Sports Hall of Fame honors ...

Hudson Reporter - Hoboken,NJ,USA
After excelling in both sports at Montclair State, he
returned to Bayonne High to become one of its most
successful coaches. Jersey City native Louise Black ...
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Executive Moves
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Newark,NJ,USA
Nicola also serves on the board of directors of the
Financial Planning Association of New Jersey and
is a member of Executive Women of New Jersey. ...
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New Jersey, The Promised Land:
Fountains of Wayne

By Dave White(Dave White)
And half the band members aren't even from NJ, they're
from PA and SC. But the bassist--from Montclair--knew
the power of naming your band after an NJ icon! Colorado
(#6), I ask you, do you have a place where you can buy fountains and ...
Dave White's Writing Block - http://jacksondonne.blogspot.com/

Italian Wine and Cheese Tasting
By manoavino
They often do presentations in and around New Jersey.
To find a schedule of Michael Trullinger's cheese tasting
classes, visit the Adult School of Montclair at...
www.adultschool.org Carol's schedule can be found on
her website. ...
Mano a Vino Montclair
-http://manoavino.typepad.com/mano_a_vino_montclair/

NJ in DC on April 1
By ArtPride Admin(ArtPride Admin)
... Kristen Gongora of Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, Rodney
Gilbert of Yendor Productions, Diana Scotland of Montclair
who volunteers for Kenkeleba Gallery in NY, Jana LaSorte and
Ondine Landa Abramson of South Jersey Performing Arts ...
NewJerseyartsblog - http://newjerseyartsblog.blogspot.com/

Ten Attributes of a Great Resume
By Liz Ryan(Liz Ryan)
123 Washington Lane. Montclair, New Jersey 07042.
Summary:. I'm a Graphics pro with a Sales orientation, keen
on creating powerful designs that sell products and bring
new clients to my employer's door. ...
Practical Job Search Advice
- http://practicaljobsearchadvice.blogspot.com/

Week 2 is Already Here
By ~Aleksandra~(~Aleksandra~)
Wish us luck! On Friday we have an opportunity to
attend another workshop which is held in Montclair, NJ.
The event is called “Women in Communication”. It will
give us an opportunity to network and meet new connections. Ms. ...
Berkeley College Life - http://berkeleycollegelife.blogspot.com/

Sunday, April 06, 2008

Today's Montclair Related News

A changing cast of challengers for Lautenberg's seat
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Newark,NJ,USA
by Robert Schwaneberg/The Star-Ledger A funny thing
happened on the way to another boring set of June
primaries in New Jersey, in which Sen. ...
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Smith's Six Goals Lifts No. 19 Women's Lacrosse Over Montclair, 18-7
Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken,NJ,USA
Montclair (3-5) was led off the bench by freshman
attacker Kate Barrie (Marlton, NJ), who tallied three
goals. She also took four shots on goal. ...
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Richard Stockton - 12 (OT), Farmingdale State - 11
Farmingdale Rams - NY, United States
The fourth period was all Stockton as they came out
scoring the first of six goals eight seconds in from
sophomore attacker Josh Dybus(Lyndhurst, NJ/St. ...
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The Allure Of Lura
Baristanet - Montclair,NJ,USA
Saturday, April 5, 8pm. Alexander Kasser Theater,
Montclair State University, One Normal Avenue,
Montclair, New Jersey.
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Google Blogs Alert for: Montclair New Jersey

Oh, Champs-Élysées…
By lisa ann sandell(lisa ann sandell)
Just before that, though, I was in Montclair,
New Jersey, for the New Jersey Council of
Teachers of English conference, where I was
honored to be their keynote speaker. How
incredible was it to be in a room full of English
teachers who ...
Lisa's Journal - http://lisaannsandell.livejournal.com/

Cuban Pete’s
By paul
One of the best things about northern New Jersey
is an abundance of good restaurants that don’t
charge Manhattan prices. It’s especially good if
you’re a fan of Latin American and Caribbean
food. But if you don’t feel like going to ...
A Slight Delay - http://paulbogan.com

NJ Transit Track Diagrams 2001
By Admin
While these are not old train schedules, it is some
work that I thought may be of interest to my viewers.
I drew these diagrams of NJ Transit tracks in 2001.
This is prior to the Montclair Connection, but after
the Kearny Connection. ...
Old Train Schedules - http://oldtrainschedules.com/