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EXPERT ALERTS
- Bully-Proof Your Kids for School
- Communication Is Key for Divorced Parents
- Empty Nesters: Am I Going Crazy?
- Halloween Decor: More Treat Than Trick
- Sandalwood: The Top Fragrance Trend This Fall
- Summertime Dental Hygiene
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Bully-Proof Your Kids for School
Dr. Ronda Beaman
Author and Professor
California Polytechnic University
The first day back at school is right around the corner, and while you're out rushing around ensuring that your kids have all the supplies they need for the new school year, it's equally important that you also equip them with the emotional tools they need to face the year.
"There's a lot of lip service paid to the notion that schools need stringent anti-bullying policies, and many districts across the country have implemented strong regulations designed to curb bullying behavior, but the truth of the matter is that bullies can be clever. The best thing you can do for your kids is to bully-proof them before they even set foot on a school bus this year. You can achieve this by using the five C's of bully-proofing kids: communicating, confidence boosting, comprehending motives, circumventing and counteracting."
News Contact: Anna Steinbock, anna@exposeyourselfpr.com
Communication Is Key for Divorced Parents
Mary Jo McCurley
Family Law Attorney
McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing LLP in Dallas
"Back-to-school time can be tough for newly divorced couples, but a little planning and a lot of mutual consideration can go a long way toward smoothing the path for parents and kids alike. Everybody should sit down together with a calendar and make sure all the important dates are recorded. Visits with their non-custodial parent, after-school activities, recitals, trips to grandma’s, dentist appointments -- everything that will occupy the children’s time needs to be recorded and shared with both parents. It may seem trivial, but both parents also need to make sure that they are included in all school, team or scout-troop communications because staying in the loop on daily activities is critical for both parents to maintain a healthy relationship with their children."
News Contact: Rhonda Reddick, rhonda@androvett.com or +1-800-559-4534
Empty Nesters: Am I Going Crazy?
Natalie Caine
Owner
Empty Nest Support Services
"Parents long for quiet time, yet when the house goes silent, empty nesters are kicked into a kingdom they didn't quite want: 1) Unrealistic expectations with their children, who leave for college, birth a new swirl of confusion for parents. 2) Wonderment of 'What do I want to do with the rest of my life,' and 'Is it too late for me?' 3) Who is that partner sitting across the kitchen table from me? 4) Yippee, I am free -- oh no, I am suddenly caretaking my parents. 5) Where is my new community, since there are no school fairs or sports events?"
Website: www.emptynestsupport.com
Expert Contact: natalie@emptynestsupport.com
Halloween Decor: More Treat Than Trick
Gary LaVasser
Academic Director in Set & Exhibit Design
The Art Institute of California -- Hollywood, a campus of Argosy University
"At Halloween, dark red can be symbolic of blood, and any time black is used it represents scariness. For an elegant look, combine dark red arrangements of roses, cover them in black hat veiling and tie them together with black satin ribbons."
While displaying ghosts and goblins is great for the kids and the standard for Halloween decor, you can also get into the spirit with sophistication. LaVasser says that while everyone thinks of orange and black, consider the combination of dark red or purple and black. Other decor ideas can be to use vintage accessories that look worn; and paint objects that normally are normally not black, such as jack-o'-lanterns, black.
News Contact: Sandra Bernardo, sbernardo@aii.edu or +1-714-338-1303
Sandalwood: The Top Fragrance Trend This Fall
Amy Braden
Director of Product Development
Tru Fragrance
"Sandalwood is a deeply sensual and calming note that helps extend the wear in fine fragrances. Its lingering scent is ideal for those looking for a fragrance that will complement cooler days and nights."
Fall "HipNote" Sandalwood was selected by fragrance and flavor company Firmenich and Tru Fragrance, a leading custom fragrance development company. Recognized as one of the oldest, most valuable and expensive raw materials in modern perfumery, Sandalwood’s sexy scent is known to evoke a calming effect and awaken sensuality. Braden is available to discuss Sandalwood as this upcoming season’s hottest fragrance note, as well as other trends around the fragrance industry.
News Contact: Aimee Nicholls, nicholls@formulapr.com or +1-212-219-0321
Summertime Dental Hygiene
Dr. Todd Pizzi, DDS
Owner
Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury, Mass.
"Summer is often the time of year when kids tend to indulge in Popsicles, ice cream and conveniently portable (but often sugary) juice boxes. Making sure that they brush not just in the morning and evening, but after every meal and sugary snack, will ensure that their teeth are as protected as possible against decay-causing food. Adults, too, should realize that the acids in summery citrus fruits and cocktails can erode enamel. Frequent brushing and flossing is the key to eliminating corrosive agents. Better yet, substitute healthier poolside snacks for sweet treats: Gatorade contains a little less sugar than juice, and kid-sized water bottles are available almost anywhere if you’re looking to stay hydrated while out in the sun. Swap out the ice cream for less sugary yogurt and consider sugar-free frozen treats, which are just as tasty as their sugary counterparts."
News Contact: Anna Steinbock, anna@exposeyourselfpr.com
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- MEDIA NEWS HIGHLIGHT: ProfNet Editor Evelyn Tipacti shares stories from the worlds of media and journalism: bit.ly/TZ9BDi
- RELIGION BLOGS: COEXIST PEACEFULLY!: PR Newswire's Thomas Hynes shares some of the best religion blogs he's seen lately: bit.ly/SvZ04o
- GRAMMAR HAMMER: JULIA CHILD'S RECIPE FOR PARALLEL STRUCTURE: ProfNet Editor Grace Lavigne reviews the rules for parallel structure: bit.ly/O4o24O
