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NY Nanny Agency Penelope’s People Helps Parents with Childcare Duties during Summer Months

Penelope’s People, a child care agency, is now promoting its babysitting services for parents who need extra help during the summer months.
Penelope’s People, a household staffing company that specializes in senior care and childcare in NY, is currently promoting its babysitting services for parents who need extra help during summer vacation. The boutique child care agency strives to match families with caregivers who are specially trained for particular tasks, including special needs child care. Parents can see the full list of child care services now

“We understand that parents may need spare help during the summer months. We also know that it’s not always easy to find a reliable, on-call babysitter, which is why our nanny agency offers affordable babysitters who are highly-screened and available on short notice,” said Milton Polinsky, CEO and founder of Penelope’s People.

As a professional child care agency, Penelope’s People can offer parents peace of mind with its special screening process designed to select qualified babysitters. The agency uses a nine-step system, including a detailed review of experience, face-to-face interviews, personality assessment, reference checks, credit checks, and more. Parents are also able to meet and interview candidates to ensure that they are well-suited to address their specific needs.

“Although families may see babysitting services advertised on sites such as Craigslist, our child care agency guarantees that our sitters are qualified, have passed a thorough background check, and have been selected based on personal matching – details that can’t always be said of other sites,” said Polinsky.

Babysitters from the child care agency work on a per diem, on-call, or emergency basis, and are ideal for families who need extra help but do not require full-time attention. Babysitters are available to care for children at the client’s home or are able to take the children out on day-trips to places such as museums, parks, or movies. This flexibility allows parents to enjoy a night out on the town or hold events at home while the children are not in the house.

The child care agency also offers care services for parents who have more permanent schedules. Mother’s helpers are especially ideal for stay-at-home parent assistance. A mother’s helper handles all aspects of child care, errands, easy meal preparation, and light house work with minimal supervision. The nanny agency can also help parents find a nanny for part-time or full-time child care on a set schedule.

Penelope’s People even takes into consideration families that have recently welcomed the arrival of triplets or twins. The birth of multiples is far more difficult to manage when older children are no longer in school. Penelope’s People can get an entire family on a consistent eating and sleeping schedule in line with the newborns, while providing a necessary set of extra hands to take care of older children simultaneously.

Ashley Stanley Named Oxfam’s Sisters on the Planet Ambassador

(BOSTON, MA)— On July 13th, 2012 Ashley Stanley, the founder and executive director of Boston-based non-profit Lovin’ Spoonfuls was named one of Oxfam America’s Sisters on the Planet ambassadors, a group of prominent women in the U.S. including leaders in business, philanthropy and civic organizations who recognize the disproportionate impact of poverty and hunger on the poor, specifically women and children, and work with Oxfam International and women worldwide to fight poverty and hunger. As a Sisters on the Planet ambassador, Stanley will have a prominent voice in the international fight against hunger, and will help implement Lovin’ Spoonfuls successful food rescue model in Haiti and Africa, where the disparity in food distribution is overwhelming.

“I’m incredibly honored to join Oxfam’s Sisters on The Planet. Lovin’ Spoonfuls and Oxfam share a fundamental ethos that food is a right, not a privilege. Food is an incredibly powerful tool in the pursuit of social justice, and it’s through better access, distribution and education that we can start to create real change. I believe in Lovin’ Spoonfuls, in Oxfam and in the women who I’m so inspired by. We say here in Boston that hunger relief is a team sport, and I’m profoundly grateful to join this global community and carry our message even further,” said Ashley Stanley, Founder and Executive Director of Lovin’ Spoonfuls.

Since 2010, Lovin’ Spoonfuls has successfully rescued over 100,000 lbs of perishable, unserved food from farms, supermarkets, restaurants and other retail outlets and delivered it to local crisis centers and social assistance organizations so they can feed wholesome, healthy food to those who need it the most. As a Sisters on the Planet member, Stanley will be join the ranks of other high-profile women dedicated to promoting social justice through food access, including: Annie Lennox; alumnus Ambassador Hilda Solis, Secretary of U.S. Dept. of Labor; Jody Williams, Nobel Laureate and Founder of International Campaign to Ban Landmines; and Nancy Kaufman, CEO National Council of Jewish Women, to name a few. Both Stanley and Lovin’ Spoonfuls will be given an international platform and resources to not only move one step closer to eradicating hunger in Massachusetts, but across the globe.

So Love Autistic Center & The Chapel of The Good Shepherd Team up for Autism in Yeadon, PA

Chapel of Good Shepherd is offering usage of underutilized space in their building for new program coming Fall 2012.

Yeadon, PA – July 19, 2012– So Love Autistic Center(SOLA) and Chapel of Good Shepherd (COGS) announced today their collaboration in bringing an autism program with full-time daycare to the borough of Yeadon. This project developed when, founder of So Love Autistic Center, Venus David approached Rev. Hepkins about the unused space in the lower level of their edifice. After a few meetings, it was agreed upon this venture would mutually benefit all parties involved, particularly the borough of Yeadon. So Love Autistic Center will have over 2200 square feet of program area along with outdoor space to meet the varying needs of their students. With Yeadon, PA strategically positioned on the cusp of Southeast Delco entering into Southwest Philadelphia, So Love Autistic Center can readily provide much needed autism services to these neighboring communities.

The Chapel of the Good Shepherd, affectionately known as, “The Chapel” or “COGS” was founded in 1981 under the leadership of Pastor Robert E. Briggs, who remains Pastor Emeritus. Rev. Rohan K. Hepkins, the current Pastor began his tenure at the Chapel in 1997. Rev. Hepkins has also served the community in previous positions as Chairman of the Civil Service Commission for 7 years and is currently on the Yeadon Zoning Board. A recent Mayoral candidate, he has advocated a strong church role within the community; part of his vision is to see Yeadon grow as a vibrant community – with the church serving her residents as the centerpiece of community fellowship and diversity under Christ’s Lordship. The Chapel’s fellowship currently has 12 distinct nationalities represented.

So Love Autistic Center is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that provides structured, comprehensive therapeutic services, through a specialized curriculum designed for toddlers and preschoolers, with full-time daycare hours. Supported by the principles of developmental psychology and applied behavior analysis, the teaching interventions are delivered within play-based, relationship-focused routines

“We believe this partnership will serve the residents in the surrounding community in a relevant and practical way” says Venus David, Founder/CEO.

New York, California – July 20, 2012 – Chris Donohoe is a San Francisco based singer/songwriter. He has released 3 albums since 2009; WHAT DRIVES YOU, HERMOSILLA. His latest project MARCH was inspired by the difficult and profound experience of watching his youngest brother, Terrence, battle Multiple Sclerosis. Chris and his family were with Terrence when he passed away in 2011
About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She serves as a member of the board for the Compassionate Friends, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of those who died in the military. She blogs for the Huffington Post and Maria Shriver. Dr. Heidi is also author of “Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss,” “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over thirty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves on the national advisory board for The Compassionate Friends. She blogs for the Huffington Post and Maria Shriver. Dr. Heidi is co-author of “Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss,” “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

 
New York, NY ( prurgent ) July 18, 2012 – Reverend Judith Johnson, PhD is a dynamic visionary and social change agent helping to transform the fear-based culture of death in America. As a non-denominational minister, Judith provides grief counseling and officiates at memorial services. Her passion for facilitating change in the culture of death was fueled by a nine year journey as primary caregiver to her mother.

About Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist and social worker. Dr. Heidi is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She has a private practice in Manhattan, NY specializing in grief and loss. She serves as a member of the board for the Compassionate Friends, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of those who died in the military. She blogs for the Huffington Post and Maria Shriver. Dr. Heidi is also author of “Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss,” “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry”. She holds graduate degrees from the University of San Francisco, Columbia University, and Loyola University.

About Dr. Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria C. Horsley, PHD, MFT, CNS, is a bereaved parent, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over thirty years. Dr. Gloria is Founder and President of the Open to Hope Foundation. She serves on the national advisory board for The Compassionate Friends. She blogs for the Huffington Post and Maria Shriver. Dr. Heidi is co-author of “Open to Hope: Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss,” “Teen Grief Relief” and “Real Men Do Cry.” She holds graduate degrees from the University of Rochester, Syracuse, Greenwich and Holos Universities.

 
One of Orange County’s most renowned fitness instructors Jill Goodwin has announced the opening of The Studio OC, a place where dance and fitness intersect to deliver an exhilarating and unique workout experience under one roof. With its official debut slated for August 4, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Studio OC will deliver an unprecedented and dynamic variety of dance and fitness classes to transform the body and soul with every workout.
According to Goodwin and co-founder Riva Knapp, The Studio OC is a necessary antidote to combat the cookie-cutter, stale classes that are becoming the standard at fitness clubs throughout Orange County.

“The Studio OC promises to over deliver on bringing its clientele fitness that fuels the soul,” said Goodwin, who has been featured on Fox Sports West/FitTV’s Bodywaves and ESPN’s Crunch Workout, and is recognized as one of the best fitness instructors in Orange County. “We’ve hand-picked the most sought after, dynamic dance and fitness professionals in Orange County to join our team. With the backing of The Studio OC, these instructors are committed to inspiring and motivating our members to bring their A-game and rekindle their love-affair with working out.”

Catering to students that range, from the elite competitor to the novice student who aspire to find the athlete within, The Studio OC promises to engage them with high-energy, personalized classes featuring today’s hottest workouts. Its mission is to teach, motivate and inspire others for the purpose of helping to transform lives and empower change through fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

“Our main focus is to provide individualized fitness attention in a nurturing environment that fuels the mind, body and soul,” said Knapp. “It’s one thing when you have to get your workout in; it’s another when you crave it and can’t wait to workout. The Studio OC aims to inspire its own brand evangelists who will become a living testament of the power of transformation that fitness brings from the inside out.”

The Studio OC consists of Orange County’s fitness leaders as well as a team of internationally recognized presenters, choreographers, fitness/television celebrities, instructors and dancers who will lead their own personally designed workout classes. Goodwin’s expertise in the fitness industry spans two decades. She has received a two-time “Group Exercise Instructor of the Year” by The Sports Club LA/OC and is currently a Lululemon Ambassador. Goodwin has professional credentials from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA), including a specialized certification in junior fitness.

Clients can expect to receive a wide range of uniquely choreographed dance and exercise programs to choose from. The fusion of dance and fitness are evident in class selections. From The Studio OC’s signature Rock n Roll Barre Fit Class, a workout designed to create a long, tight, lean dancer’s body by redefining the lower body using ballet, toning and stretching – all set to rock n roll music; to The Cardio Dance & Define Class, an all-inclusive workout featuring low impact aerobic/dance moves to Zumba and an array of well-known classes such as step; in-studio boot camp; advanced step; ballet bar fusion; booty, body sculpting & abs; steps/definitions; legs & abs; cardio dance & define; yoga; extreme boot camp; and circuit training. The Studio OC will also offer VIP access to a host of fitness workshops and intense training master classes.