Jennifer Connelly, Katonah, New York, Discusses At-Home Mom Challenges

Like many other parents, Jennifer Connelly Katonah New York, chose to leave her job in the corporate world and focus on raising her children. In response to a recent article on JCOnline.com, she agrees with the featured mothers that a career raising your children is tough. Making the choice to become a stay-at-home requires a lot of consideration and commitment.

The article focuses on mothers who chose to leave their corporate careers behind and instead, focus full-time on raising their children. For some, the choice was easy. For others, it required more planning. In the end, all of the women decided that it was the right move for their families.

Crystal Zull, mother of two, was following in the footsteps of her own mother, a stay-at-home mom. She pursued her interest in law and earned a degree in criminology and criminal justice, but never considered what would happen once she started a family. Finding it was tough balancing career and family obligations, she admits that she knew in the back of her mind that when she had children, she wanted to stay at home to raise them.

Danielle Clark left her job as a veterinary assistant to not only care for her two children, but to babysit the children from two other families. Unfortunately there is no degree to teach parents how to raise their children, and it comes with no paycheck. But like Clark and Zull, many mothers decide that it is the right move.

Many parents realize that the cost of putting their children in daycare can exceed their paychecks, so it makes more sense to stay home. Also, staying home allows them to raise their children as they see fit, and not miss any of the milestone moments in their lives. It is an art form that requires a lot of patience and practice. There is no right and wrong way to do things in many situations. Zull comments that, "We're learning that we are our own people, not our parents," and that she and her husband are constantly learning and figuring things out.

Stay-at-home mom Jennifer Connelly, Katonah, New York, agrees with the women in the article saying, "If you were to ask many of my women friends whether or not they prefer being in the corporate workforce as opposed to staying home full time with their children, I think most would tell you that 'the grass is always greener on the other side' at times. But we would all agree that just having the opportunity to raise our children is the greatest gift that we could have been given."

Connelly notes that parents need to decide what is in the best interest of their own families. Parenting is a job that changes every day and no two days are the same. There are joys and there are struggles, and you are constantly learning and adapting as you go along. While she enjoyed her time in the corporate world, Jennifer Connelly, Katonah, New York, would not trade the opportunity to spend time raising her children for anything.

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Jennifer Connelly Katonah New York resident, is a stay-at-home mother to her two children ages 10 and 6. She has a degree in Environmental Geography/Global Studies and spent a number of years building a career in direct response advertising sales. Upon giving birth to her first son, Jennifer Connelly, Katonah, New York, decided that raising her children was an even better job opportunity.

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Two Million Syrian Children Caught in Crossfire of Conflict Entering Its Third Year, Save the Children Warns

Two million children trapped inside Syria are innocent victims of a bloody conflict that has already claimed 70,000 lives, Save the Children warns in a new report, Childhood Under Fire, launched today to mark two years of violence in Syria.
"For millions of Syrian children, the innocence of childhood has been replaced by the cruel realities of trying to survive war," said Save the Children President and CEO, Patricia Erb. "While visiting refugee families in Lebanon, I saw firsthand their urgent needs for support."
In Childhood Under Fire, Save the Children details the impact of the conflict on children, showing that many are struggling to find enough to eat; are living in barns, parks and caves; are unable to go to school with teachers having fled and schools being attacked; are being forced into early marriage; and that damage to sanitation systems is forcing some children to defecate in the street.
"Through our work across Syria, and in neighbouring countries, we know that Syrian children, who should be learning at school and playing secure in their homes, are instead consumed with grief and trauma and focused on finding the necessities of life - shelter, food and water," said Ms. Erb.
Citing new research carried out amongst refugee children by Bahcesehir University in Turkey, the report also reveals the extent to which children have been directly targeted in the war, with one in three children reporting having been hit, kicked or shot at.
Combined with the breakdown of society in parts of the country and more than three million people displaced, the conflict has led to the collapse of childhood for millions of youngsters, the charity says.
Childhood Under Fire details how some young boys are being used by armed groups as porters, runners and human shields, bringing them close to the frontline, while some girls are being married off early to 'protect' them from a widely-perceived threat of sexual violence.
The report's key findings are:

• Thousands of children are facing malnutrition as food production is wiped out and severe shortages take hold. "Why did we leave? Hunger. Food. There was none. No bread. If I stayed my children would have died from hunger." - Rami, father of three.
  
  
• Millions of children have been forced from their homes and tens of thousands are living in parks, barns and caves. "There were 13 of us in total, crammed into one room. We did not leave that room for two weeks."- Yasmine, 12.
  
  
• Girls are being married off early in an effort to protect them from perceived threat of sexual violence. "My daughter is 16 and she loved school. She is innocent and very pretty. I know that men are hurting women. We could not protect her, so we had to marry her. We needed her to have a protector." - Um Ali, mother of 2.
  
  
• Families have been left without heating in winter as fuel prices have risen by up to 500 per cent. "In one area of Syria where Save the Children is responding, during the bitter winter, school benches were stolen for firewood; desperate, understandable measures to stay warm, but further erosion of children's opportunities to learn and play."- Childhood Under Fire.
  

The research by the Bahcesehir University also reveals the extent to which children have been affected by war, with nearly one third of children surveyed saying that they had been separated from members of their families due to the conflict. Three quarters of those surveyed had experienced the death of a close friend or family member. Many are showing signs of emotional difficulties as they struggle to come to terms with their experiences.
Save the Children, which is providing humanitarian relief in Syria and neighbouring countries, is calling for all parties to the conflict to allow unfettered, safe access to populations in need and to ensure that everything is done to bring the fighting to an end.
It welcomes pledges to fund the $1.5 billion humanitarian appeal for Syria, and calls on governments to urgently deliver the money, which is designed to target aid both inside the stricken country and to refugees living on Syria's borders.
The aid agency is appealing for funds to help its response in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan where it is delivering food, warm clothes, blankets, providing education and helping children recover from their experiences.
Interviews with Patricia Erb, and regional spokespeople, are available. Please call: 1-800-668-5036 x222 or off hours at (647) 273-7134.
Read the full report, Childhood Under Fire: http://bit.ly/childhoodunderfire.
About Save the Children
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children, delivering programmes and improving children's lives in more than 120 countries worldwide. Working toward a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation, Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Learn more at www.savethechildren.ca and www.facebook.com/savethechildren.ca.

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Manager, Communications
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Attorney Art Kallow of the internationally respected firm, The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. has been invited to write a thought leadership essay for the new Aspatore Inside the Minds book, Strategies for Family Law in Illinois. The Aspatore Inside the Minds series features groundbreaking analyses and investigations of the most timely and serious issues in United States law by the nations top attorneys, 95 percent of whom hail from the countrys largest and most prestigious multi-national firms. Mr. Kallow is an award-winning family law attorney and child guardian ad litem from the powerhouse family law firm, The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., which has built its reputation fighting for the rights of fathers, helping to reunite Elian Gonzlez with his father in Cuba and advocating on behalf of a host of well-known politicians, professional athletes, and entertainment figures. Mr. Kallow will be submitting his insights on the legal challenges faced by both fathers and at-risk children as a chapter in this book.

Mr. Kallow has been advocating for fathers and children in the courtroom for over 25 years. He has twice been recognized by the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County for his legal ability as a courtroom facilitator, and, in a survey of his peers conducted by Thomson Reuters, he was named amongst the top five percent of lawyers practicing in Illinois. He was the keynote speaker at The Philadelphia Fatherhood Festival and is known for both his scholarly authority on legal matters and his sensitivity and skill in interacting with the children whom he protects.

Strategies for Family Law in Illinois will be released this fall. The Aspatore Inside the Minds series is published by the WestLaw division of the news and information giant Thomson Reuters.

For more information on the pursuit of justice for children and fathers at the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., contact Jennifer Whiteside at (312) 296-3666.

Laura Fletcher
The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.
19 South LaSalle Street Suite 450
Chicago IL, 60603
(312) 407-6849

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The Language Workshop For Children Employs The Unique Thibaut Technique In Language Education

New York, NY, 12-Mar-2013 - The Language Workshop for Children and director/founder, Francois Thibaut, are pleased to announce NYC French classes that children can use to achieve a high level of conversational language proficiency. The classes make use of the unique and successful Thibaut Technique for language education. To outsiders observing such classes, they appear to be more like a play group than a class.

The Thibaut Technique is a different manner of language learning that is fun and exciting for youngsters. The sessions are fitted to the appropriate age group and learning capacity of the children. In addition to French language, students can learn Chinese, Italian or Spanish. The classes might include festive visual aids, vocabulary-building songs, action games, language immersion and music that is original.

The Language Workshop for Children has been offering classes to toddler, preschoolers and elementary school age children since 1973 using the unique methods developed by Francois Thibaut. In combination with the Professor Toto DVD series, these classes are well-recognized throughout the country for quality and effectiveness in language teaching.

According to Francois Thibaut, "My technique is a whole language approach that employs both the right and left hemispheres of the brain. The left brain handles meaning, vocabulary and grammar. The right side of the brain is important for processing voice melody and emotional meaning. The Thibaut Technique uses games to enhance emotion, visual aids for symbolizing vocabulary building and songs to reinforce grammatical patterns. These efforts enable children to quickly learn to speak a second language."

Each of the teachers are trained in the Thibaut Technique. There are language-rich songs that have been specifically written for the Language Workshop for Children. The songs are recorded by native speakers. These songs reinforce punctuation, grammar and vocabulary in a way that makes learning fun. Parents can choose from a number of formats. These include school break programs, education for babies, summer day camp, language immersion programs for preschoolers and toddler classes.

Learn more about NYC French classes youngsters can take by checking out the website at http://languageworkshopforchildren.com today. Members of the press and other persons who have questions about the techniques or course content are invited to contact the school at the location described below.

Contact Person Name: Francois Thibaut, Director

Company Name: The Language Workshop For Children

Address: 888 Lexington Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10065

Contact Telephone Number: (212) 628-2700

Email: info@frenchlanguagesalon.com

Website: http://frenchlanguagesalon.com

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Two-thirds of victims of left-over munitions in Mali are children

BAMAKO/GENEVA UNICEF is warning of a rising threat to communities in Central and Northern Mali from ammunition and explosive devices. Since April 2012, 60 victims of explosive remnants of war have been reported(1), with children making up two thirds of the total. The level of risk is likely to further increase when displaced families start returning home to areas that have seen the worst of the conflict.

Last December, UNICEF estimated that at least 100,000 children and parents were exposed to the dangers of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Northern Mali. This estimate was made before the military intervention, which has involved air strikes and ground operations since January. Approximately 200,000 children from conflict-affected areas in Central and Northern Mali are at risk of injury or death due to explosive remnants of war (ERW), according to UNICEF.

Children were playing with a device in my courtyard. I thought there was no risk. I threw it on a stone and it exploded, said 19 year-old Amadou, a UXO survivor from Mopti who lost the finger on his left hand. When I woke up, there was blood everywhere. My two brothers, 4 and 16, were injured. My niece died. She was only 18 months-old. I feel sad and guilty.

The danger is now at every corner in communities from Central and Northern Mali where heavy fighting took place, said Franoise Ackermans, UNICEF Representative in Mali. Explosions can happen anywhere and anytime -- when children are on their way to school or when a woman goes to the market. Our teams on the ground report charred remains of war vehicles and a lot of abandoned ammunition.

A mother will not bring her children to the health centre if she believes the surroundings are contaminated with UXOs. A teacher will not go back to school if the courtyard is full of abandoned ammunition, Ms. Ackermans added.

In order to better protect civilians from the explosive threat, UNICEF-supported partners have held public events over the past five months in schools, markets and workplaces that have raised the awareness of an estimated 27,000 people.

We are not always with adults, said 13 year-old Adidiatou after attending a session. If children dont know, they may pick up a grenade or another explosive thing as if it was a toy. They may not realize it can hurt. If children dont participate to these information activities, its a pity.

National and Community based radio stations have also been used to disseminate life-saving messages in five languages, while the agency has also produced posters and other material using Malian artists.

Preliminary field reports for the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) suggest that large quantities of explosive remnants of war (ERW) -- including unexploded and abandoned ammunition such as artillery shells, mortars, rockets, grenades, bullets and aircraft bombs -- have been left behind in the aftermath of air attacks and ground operations. The highest concentration of ERWs is likely to be found in areas where heavy fighting took place such as in Diabaly, Douentza, Konna and Gao.

It is clear that Mali is impacted by the presence of landmines and explosive ordnance, said Gareth Edwin Francis, UNMAS Operations Officer. The United Nations has a duty to address this through the swift deployment of survey and Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams in order to ensure safe access for all actors and, importantly, to respond to the needs of the Malian population. As one of several steps to this end, UNMAS is currently planning the imminent deployment of a team to Konna in Central Mali. More will follow.

In 2013, UNICEF and its partners are planning to step up mine-risk education activities and radio sensitization campaigns, especially in Northern regions in order to raise the awareness of about 400,000 people in conflict affected areas.

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(1) 53 people injured, including 38 children and 15 adults, and 7 people killed, including 5 children and 2 adults.

About UNICEF
UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The worlds largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. For more information about UNICEF and its work visit: http://www.unicef.org

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Midland Dentist Celebrates Three Decades In Dentistry

The arrival of 2013 marks a special milestone for Midland dentist David H. Orr, D.D.S., as he celebrates his 30th year as a practicing dentist.

"When I embarked upon my dentistry practice, I had no idea the impact and experiences of a lifetime the dental field would afford me," Dr. Orr, dentist in Midland, TX, says. "I have watched children grow and have their own children who come to my practice. I am grateful to the Midland community for the opportunity to play a role in their health for three decades."

Dr. Orr is an honors graduate from the University of Texas at Austin where he obtained his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. He then went on to attend dental school at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Dental Branch. In 1979, he earned his D.D.S. degree. Three years later, Dr. Orr and his wife Janet moved to Midland. Dr. Orr has three adult children, Randy, Michael and Stephanie. The result has been a 30-year history as a Midland cosmetic dentist, caring for the community's teeth and keeping smiles healthy and bright.

Dr. Orr's practice is also home to a long-term dental staff, including practice business manager Ann who has managed the business since 1982. Dental hygienist Diann has cared for Dr. Orr's patients since her dental hygienist graduation in 1990. Chairside dental assistant Laura has been with the practice since 2008.

Throughout his time as a dentist, Dr. Orr, Midland, TX, dentist, has embraced dental innovations. This includes offering dental implants, which involve implanting a metal or ceramic "anchor" into your jawbone and installing a replacement tooth. This allows Dr. Orr to replace a missing tooth that blends in with your surrounding teeth and can last a lifetime if you properly care for your teeth. Additional specialty services offered include veneers, crowns, bridges and root canal therapy. Dr. Orr also offers Midland sleep apnea treatments, helping patients sleep and breathe better at night.

Dr. Orr practices with J.C. Whitaker, D.D.S., a Midland dentist with more than 50 years experience. Dr. Whitaker maintains a part-time practice on the afternoons of Monday through Wednesday. Dr. Orr currently sees patients Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. and on Thursday from 7 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m.

"My mission as a dentist is to provide dental care that improves a patient's health and makes them feel better about their smile," says Dr. Orr, Midland cosmetic dentist. "I'm proud to offer patients a variety of choices and lend my 30 years of expertise to help them achieve their dental goals. I look forward to many more years as a Midland dentist."

To learn more about Dr. Orr's practice, visit http://www.davidhorrdds.com. Dr. Orr's office is located at 1411 West Wall Street in Midland. For more information or to make an appointment, call (432) 687-0629 to speak with a member of Dr. Orr's caring and professional staff.
About Dr. David Orr: Dr. David Orr established his practice in 1982-celebrating 30 years in dentistry. His office is in a modern, freestanding building, and he caters to both adults and older children for preventive and restorative dentistry. Before starting dental school, Dr. Orr graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Electrical Engineering. In 1979, he graduated from The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Dental Branch, earning his DDS degree. Working alongside Dr. Orr is Dr. JC Whitaker. Dr. Whitaker has lived and practiced dentistry in Midland for over 50 years, and maintains a part time practice on the afternoons of Monday through Wednesday.

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46 Cancer Moms Help Their Children Feel "Normal" and Raise $1 Million in the Process

Nashville, TN, February 26, 2013 In May 2009, Miranda Beamer celebrated her fifth birthday. She was barely a year out of treatment for Ewings Sarcoma, a rare childhood cancer. As Miranda blew out her candles, her mom Tiffany Beamer set a goal to raise one million dollars for childhood cancer. Tiffany rallied Cancer Moms nationwide and formed 46 Mommas. 46 months later, on February 24, 2013, that goal was finally reached.

The number 46 is important, says Tiffany Beamer, the founder of the 46 Mommas team. Every week day, 46 children are diagnosed with cancer; every year, 46 new mommas shave for the brave. Our children lose their hair by treatment, we lose ours by choice.

Officially, the mommas shave for the St. Baldricks Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research. Unofficially, they shave for their children, as each momma has been touched by the ravages of childhood cancer. Since the mommas inaugural shave in September 2010, 138 different cancer moms have shaved for the team, 46 at a time. By the end of this June, another 46 will shave, bringing the official tally of mommas to 184.

In the United States, more than 13,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. Of those, 20%, or about 2,500, lose their lives, making childhood cancer the number cause of death by disease for children and adolescents in America.

While most of the children lose their lives to cancer, some are victims of the treatments they go through, most of which were originally formulated in the 1970s. Until a few years ago, there had been no new drugs designed solely for the treatment of childhood cancer in more than 30 years. Those that do survive the treatment often suffer complications, even decades after the end of treatment.

About 46 Mommas
46 Mommas Shave for the Brave team is a grassroots group of women who have shaved their heads for St Baldricks to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. The group was started by Tiffany Beamer in 2009. The mommas shaved for the first time in September 2010. To date, 138 mommas have officially shaved for the team, with dozens more organizing events to help in their fundraising efforts.

The 2013 team of 46 Mommas will shave this year on June 30, 2013 at the Arneson River Walk Theater in San Antonio, Texas.

About St. Baldricks Foundation
The St. Baldricks Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Since 2005, St.Baldricks has awarded more than $103 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldricks funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials. For more information about the St. Baldricks Foundation please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.
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DALLAS, Texas (February 13, 2013) Ruck-A-Roo, LLC has created an extraordinary childrens mobile application that will surely take the marketplace by storm. The app, Tell-N-Spell, is a picture dictionary with so many features it makes the classification of dictionary a complete understatement. Tell-N-Spell offers two functions; Tell is the speech search for children to see the spelling of a word they say, and Spell allows children to type a word to hear correct pronunciations. But that isnt the only thing this impressive app offers.

While the app has a fun look and feel that kids will appreciate, all spelling animations are shown on a plain colored screen, which provide one area of focus; on the spelling graphics. According to Nichole Rucker, Roo founder and app creator, by incorporating auditory and visualizations into the app the chances of successfully retaining the information, correctly and quickly, increase significantly.

The Tell-N-Spell has over 4,000 child appropriate words and definitions, which far exceed the average 150 that other children dictionary apps offer. This includes all 220 Sight Words (Dolch Words) that every kindergarten - 2nd grader is required to memorize regardless of public, private or home schooling status. Icons appear after each spelling and/or pronunciation that give children the options to repeat, view a photo or see and hear the definition. For the few words that do not have photos available, example sentences are provided.

While other dictionary apps offer only the audio speaking of the word, the Tell-N-Spell reads the complete definition while highlighting the definition text. This allows children to follow the text as it is being read just as if they were following the text with their finger as instructed by most literacy professionals Rucker states. The text highlighting is another feature not offered in competing apps.

The Tell-N-Spell developed a new recipe for education success with its cutting-edge technology, proven auditory/visualization elements and a comprehensive word/definition database that will undoubtedly set the course for the next generation of educational tools. The app will be available for iOS (3GS and higher), Android (Gingerbread 2.3 and higher) and Windows 8 platforms Summer 2013. For further information, please visit our website at www.ruck-a-roo.com.

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