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Be Ready for getting on the Bus with the Doodlebops, kids' newest music sensation with tons of talent, loads of enthusiasm, and endless energy. If theres a preschooler in your life, you know the Doodlebops, the bubblegum Canadian rockers who star in their own show on Playhouse Disney. As the made-for-TV siblings, played by the bizarrely costumed, brightly colored Lisa Lennox (Deedee), Jonathan Wexler (Moe, who has an obsession with pulling on a suspended rope), and Chad McNamara (Rooney), embark on their first American tour (coming to the Garden on September 30 and october 1)

It is a golden opportunity to join them as they perform their hit songs from their popular TV show on Playhouse disney in their first ever live U.S. concert tour. Kids will be out of their seats, on their feet with joy as they sing and dance along to their favorite songs from their favorite bandmates; Deedee, Rooney and Moe Doodle. This candy-colored trio is sure to deliver an interactive and unforgettable experience that will be a treat for the whole family.

The world reknowned Disney (http://www.ixs.net/concert-tickets/Children-Family/Disney-Live/index.aspx ) Channel has been hosting a wonderful show, called The Doodelbops, in their Playhouse disney lineup each Monday through Friday. It has become very much popular in USA and Canada as the Doodlebops have achieved tremendous success in entertaining the preschooler by providing a mix of singing and dancing, rhyming and jokes and even a daily lesson. The Doodlebops are full of color, using face paint and wigs, but they are definitely the hot group in the preschooler set right now! Much like the Wiggles, they have taken over many households temporarily. Having opportunity of entertained by the Doodelhops, It is the guarantee that their theme song will be on your lips all day long.

The Doodlebops is a musical comedy series for children starring Deedee, Rooney and Moe Doodle. They are the ultimate rock and roll band - at least as far as preschoolers are concerned - and they hang out and practice their song and dance routines in the coolest rehearsal space imaginable. Sort of a cross between PeeWee's Playhouse and The Monkees, the show focuses on music, dance, comedy and pro-social educational issues such as sharing and perspective taking. When The Doodlebops aren't rehearsing, they're zooming off in their tour bus to perform for kids everywhere!

In addition to the lovely colors, the Doodlebops make beautiful music. Each song has a simple lesson, and most are very memorable with catchy tunes. Your child will fall in love. As a parent, you may enjoy listening more than watching, because of the wild dress code the Doodlebops have. Whatever you decide to do, seeing the show once is something every parent needs to experience with his or her child!

Here are some of the lovely and wonderful songs of the Doodlebobs :-

a) Song : I can Dance Sung by Moe

Moe is hiding under a cmbal near his drum set. Rooney has a new invention. Moe is interested in knowing what it is, but they won't tell him because it's a surprise.Jazzmine enters and tells Moe to be himself and wait until the concert. He is unique and should stay that way.

While Rooney and DeeDee go to get juice, Moe cheats and looks at Rooney's invention - a drum machine. Then Moe worries that they are going to replace him.They go to the recording studio and Moe is still very worried. In the studio, Audio Murphy records their new video for 'I Can Dance'.

When the video is done, Bus Driver Bob picks them up. The bus became a stage for the Doodlebops before they took off for the concert, flying high under rocket power. Moe is still very worried.

At the concert hall they finally unveil the surprise. Moe admits he thought they were going to replace him. DeeDee and Rooney are quick to tell Moe that the Mighty Moe Machine was built to help him, so he can dance to his song without having to play the drums.

The following joke was included in this song.

Knock Knock
Who's There?
Luke
Luke who?
Luke out!

At the end, The Doddlebop completed their song with a Lesson that Everyone can use a little help once in a while to make them better. Today, Moe got help from the Mighty Moe Machine.

b) Wobbly Whoopsy is the another lovely amusing song of the Doodlebop.

Today is DeeDee's birthday. Rooney and Moe pretend they forgot, but blindfold DeeDee and decorate the room. For her birthday DeeDee wrote a new song and dance, called Wobbly Whoopsy. She wants Rooney and Moe to dance wearing tutus during the concert. They say no, because it is way to girly.

Rooney bakes a birthday cake; Moe causes him to step on it. This is very frequent this episode, as several cakes are ruined, and several gifts from Rooney are also ruined.

Bus Driver Bob gives DeeDee a small version of the bus, called the Doodlebop Express. At the concert hall,Mazz gives DeeDee a red necklace. Rooney and Moe still have nothing for DeeDee, not even a card.

They decide to give DeeDee a special gift. They will wear the tutus and do her new song and dance.

This Song also contained the following joke.

Knock-Knock
Who's there?
Snow
Snow who?
Snow body but me!

Finally,the Song has a very inspiring lesson , The cost of a gift does not matter; just give from your heart .

3) The Song, Your Not Alone is also wonderful and praiseworthy.

Today Mazz lets Moe know that he will have a solo in today's concert. Moe is very worried about this, and doesn't want to have a solo. He goes into a trance he is so scared, and Rooney and DeeDee actually put him under the rope and for the first time, they tell him to pull it. He does. Then he confesses he is afraid of messing up during his solo.

DeeDee and Rooney spend the afternoon convincing Moe he will do fine, and they will be there to support him.

The following amusing joke can be found in the song.

Knock-Knock
Who's there?
Tank
Tank who?
You're welcome!

This song has the thoughtful and spiriting lesson that You can do anything when you have the support of friends and family.

DeeDee Doodle : Lisa J. Lennox plays DeeDee Doodle, in pink and purple from head to toe she has a very sweet, melodic voice. DeeDee also plays the piano and likes to do magic tricks. She is a kind and helpful girl with a great imagination. She is also very good at writing songs.

Lisa herself is 23 years old and has been performing since her childhood when she was just 3 years old. In the past, Lisa Lennox has performed at the Gemini Awards and she had a small part in the introduction of the television series Road to Avonlea. Lisa is trained in music and dance and went to Etobicoke School of the Arts (ESA) instead of a traditional high school to further her love of the performing arts.

When the Doodlebops were first being filmed to show in Canada, Lisa and the rest of the cast spent 7 months filming scenes for 26 television episodes. She says that being on the Doodlebops is a dream come true, and very exciting. She also says that Jonathan and Chad helped to make the long days more bearable adding that the three of them spent a lot of time laughing which resulted in their close friendship.Lisa has great flair of making people happy, especially the children, and enjoys a lot on being part of the 'ultimate rock and roll band' for preschoolers.

Moe Doodle :Jonathan Wexler plays Moe Doodle, in red and orange he loves to pull the rope, play hide and seek and play the drums. He was a member of the Original Kids Theatre Company in London, Ontario, where he was born, and was in many Grand Theatre Productions. He is mysterious.

Rooney Doodle : Chad McNamara plays Rooney Doodle, who is blue, and he plays the guitar. Chad's previous performing credits include playing a Wrangler in Will Rogers Follies, shown for two weeks in and Ottowa Theater from November 23, to December 3, 1995. He was also part of the cast for Mamma Mia when it toured Canada in 2003. He is a thoughtful and cool doodlebop who is totallly Funky and Spunky. He is very good at inventing things.

Mazz Kim Roberts plays Mazz who plays the Manager for the Doodlebops.She is a known actress s, whose previous credits include guest appearances in Wonderfalls, Tracker, and Twice in a Lifetime and Soul Food.

Bus Driver Bob :John Catucci plays the Bus Driver Bob. who I think personally steals the show. He is an actor who has been performing professionally for 7 years now. While he was a member of Vanier College Productions at York University, John joined David Mesiano to form The Doo Wops, a musical comedy duo. The Doo Wops have won several awards for comedy and in both 2003 and 2004 they were the Canadian Comedy Award winners for the best sketch troupe. In addition to his comedy he has also worked with Jackie Chan on The Tuxedo, and ABC movie called Kiss My Act, and many Canadian television shows.

Feld Entertainment, Inc. and Cookie Jar Entertainment Partner to Bring Kids' Favorite Rockin' Band, the Doodlebops on Premiere U.S. Tour

FELD ENTERTAINMENT, INC. and leading children's company, COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT, announced a partnership to bring the new rockin' music sensation for kids, The Doodlebops, to 40 cities across the country for their first live U.S. tour.

The Doodlebops have attracted a legion of pint-sized fans to their popular television show on the disney Channel which introduces children to kid-themed music inspired by legendary artists such as The Beatles, The Black Eyed Peas, Aretha Franklin, and Beyonce.

Today, The Doodlebops previewed their U.S. tour with a special performance in front of thousands of children at Madison Square Garden following the 136th Edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(R) 10:30 a.m. matinee. The official U.S. tour will kick-off fall 2006 and continue through spring 2007.

The exploding popularity of the band makes it a perfect live touring property. The Doodlebops live-action series focuses on three candy-colored, fun loving characters -- band mates Deedee, Rooney, and Moe Doodle who happen to be in a world famous rock band! Through their energetic music, enviable dance moves, upbeat attitudes, and rockin' storylines, The Doodlebops share positive messages with their young viewing audience, and introduce them to a variety of musical and dance styles. Whether rehearsing their latest dance in their club house, touring the world in their groovy tour bus, or debuting a brand new song in concert, The Doodlebops are always encouraging youngsters to share, cooperate, learn from each other, and to get up and dance!

The Doodlebops is a top performer for disney Channel in the U.S., and is also one of Kids' Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC) most popular programs. The talented trio is the most dynamic new children's act on the scene, using its top-rated, Toronto-produced TV show to entertain and educate preschoolers with a combination of original music inspired by artistic icons, dynamic dancing, humor and fun to convey positive pro-social messages about teamwork, overcoming fears, and trying new things.

The group has a proven track record of success not only on television, but on live tour with their recent sell out of major venues for the spring 2006 Canadian ticketed tour. Chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, Kenneth Feld says, "This talented trio has become the new popular band for young children and is creating sensational buzz; we look forward to partnering with Cookie Jar Entertainment to spread their magic to families and children across the United States."

According to Toper Taylor, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cookie Jar Entertainment, "We're thrilled to be working with the world's premier live entertainment company, Feld Entertainment, to take The Doodlebops on tour across the United States, and we expect a tremendous response from the show's enthusiastic and loyal young fans, as well as their parents."

Feld Entertainment, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with millions of people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in 50 countries and on six continents to date and include disney On Ice, disney Live! and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(R).

Cookie Jar Group develops and markets quality products to children,their caregivers, parents and teachers. Cookie Jar Group's products reflect ts commitment to providing the best in children's published content, animated and live action programming and innovative educational and entertainment-driven products worldwide. The group of companies consists of Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. and Cookie Jar Education Inc., as well as a 20% interest in Teletoon Canada Inc., Canada's only all-animation broadcaster.

Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc., Cookie Jar Group's entertainment operation, is a leading, global, independent producer, marketing and brand manager of such renowned children's properties as "Arthur," "The Doodlebops," "Caillou" and "Gerald McBoing Boing." Combining globally-renowned intellectual properties with an industry-recognized management team, Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. is a market-driven, brand building company that is committed to children first and foremost and is dedicated to the development and production of quality programming that embraces the whole child, with animated and live-action series that entertain, inspire and enlighten children and family audiences worldwide.

Sing and dance along with kids' favorite rockin' band from the hit TV show on Playhouse disney.

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Infancy is considered to be a free from care time of life. The truth is, however, is that many children and adolescents experience emotional and behavioral difficulties that are real and painful rising up.

Students with emotional behavioral disorder (EBD) often have difficulty integrating into the mainstream education environment

and are frequently placed in exclusionary settings that offer greater behavioral support than general education settings.

Students with EBD are more likely to be placed in restrictive settings than youth with any other disability classification. Emotional Behavior Disorders

Defining EBD or identifying Normal behavior is influenced by various factors:

* Our personal beliefs, standards, and values contribute to our perceptions of others and their behaviors.

* Our tolerance for certain behaviors varies with our standards and values and level of emotional fitness at the time the behaviors are exhibited.

Emotionally and behaviorally disordered children are, by definition, challenged with serious problems to overcome. They include physiological abnormalities (genetically transmitted or acquired), chaotic home environments, and school environments that are often inconsistent. The behavioral repertoires of almost all these children are inadequate to deal effectively with such challenging circumstances. School psychologists, teachers, and others who work with such children are faced with difficult decisions each day. In our research, it has come to Arthur and I that different professionals view EBD in different ways by means of treatment plans which are merely shaped by the professionals training, their experience, and their philosophy about the prognosis of a childs disorder.

Over the years, the Federal government estimated that two percent of the schooled-age population was emotionally disturbed. only one percent of the school population is actually identified as emotionally disturbed for special education purposes. The federal government estimates that 3-5% of the school age population is emotionally disturbed. One percent of the school population is actually identified with EBD for special education purposes and many students are not receiving services.

Juvenile delinquency and conduct disorder present problems in estimating prevalence. About one-third U.S youths are referred to a juvenile court in any given year. Disabling conditions of various kinds are much more common among juvenile delinquents than among the general population. Viewpoints differ as to whether juvenile delinquent youths should be automatically being considered to have EBD.

If schools are to address the educational problems of delinquent and antisocial children, then the number served by special education must increase dramatically. EBD in children and youths have varied tremendously because there has been no standard, reliable, screening instrument or definition.

Characteristics

Externalizing Behavior: involves striking out against others; aggressive or disruptive behavior that is observable behavior directed toward others.

Internalizing Behavior: involves mental or emotional conflicts, such as depression and anxiety.

Some researchers have found more specific disorders, but all of the more specific disorders can be located on these two primary dimensions.

A child may exhibit several behaviors associated with internalizing problems (e.g., short attention span, poor concentration) and several of those associated with externalizing problems as well (e.g., fighting, disruptive behavior, annoying others)

Comorbidity-the co-occurrence of two or more conditions in the same individual is not unusual. Strong moves have been made in some states and localities to interpret social maladjustment as conduct disorder aggressive, disruptive, antisocial behavior.

The federal government estimates that about one third of children with emotional or behavioral disorders have another disability as well.

Certain characteristics may indicate behavior disorders in relating appropriately to peers, siblings, parents, and teachers. They may also have difficulty responding to academic and social tasks as well. Most children find it difficult to maintain friendships so they seek out others like themselves. They do this because they feel unconnected to other peer groups. They have a hard time with interpersonal relationships, educational progress and life at home.

This emotions and behaviors may be influenced by genetic, neurological, or biochemical factors or by a combination of these.

Very good parents sometimes have children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders, and incompetent, neglectful, or abusive parents sometimes have children with no significant emotional or behavioral disorders. Sensitivity to childrens needs, love-oriented methods of dealing with misbehavior, and positive reinforcement (attention and praise) for appropriate behavior tends to promote desirable behavior in children.

Parents who are generally lax in disciplining their children but are hostile, rejecting, cruel, and inconsistent in dealing with misbehavior are likely to have aggressive, delinquent children. Broken, disorganized homes in which the parents themselves have arrest records or are violent are particularly likely to foster delinquency and lack of social competence.

Educators must be aware that most parents of youngsters with emotional or behavioral disorders want their children to behave more appropriately and will do anything they can to help them. These parents need support resources not blame or criticism for dealing with very difficult family circumstances.

Some children already have emotional or behavioral disorders when they begin school; others develop such disorders during their school years, perhaps in part because of damaging experiences in the classroom itself. Children who exhibit disorders when they enter school may become better or worse according to how they are managed in the classroom.

The school can contribute to the development of emotional problems in several rather specific ways. For instance, teachers might be insensitive to childrens individuality, perhaps requiring a mindless conformity to rules and routines.

Educators and parents alike might hold too high or too low expectations for the childs achievement or conduct, and they might communicate to the child who disappoints them that the child is inadequate or undesirable.

Discipline in the school might be too lax, too rigid, or inconsistent. Instruction might be offered in skills for which the child has no real or imagined use.

The school environment might be such that the misbehaving child is rewarded with recognition and special attention (even if that attention is criticism or punishment), whereas the child who behaves properly is ignored.

Finally, teachers and peers might be models of misconduct the child might misbehave by imitating them. Teachers must ask themselves questions about their academic instruction, expectations, and approaches to behavior management.

The patterns of behavior that signal problems for the preschool child are those that bring them into frequent conflict with, or keep them aloof from, their parents or caretakers and their siblings or peers. many children who are referred to clinics for disruptive behavior when they are seven to twelve years of age showed clear signs of behavior problems by the time they were three or four or even younger.

In summary to early intervention, a behavioral approach implies defining and measuring the childs behaviors and rearranging the environment to teach and support more appropriate conduct. It is possible to identify at an early age those children who are at high risk for emotional or behavioral disorders.

These children exhibit extreme aggression or social withdrawal and may be socially rejected or identify with deviant peers. They should be identified as early as possible, and their parents and teachers should learn how to teach them essential social skills and how to manage their problem behavior using positive, nonviolent procedures.

If children with emotional or behavioral disorders are identified very early and intervention is sufficiently comprehensive, intense, and sustained, then there is a good chance that they can recover and exhibit developmentally normal patterns of behavior.

Nevertheless, research suggests that in practice, early intervention typically does not occur. In fact, intervention does not usually begin until the child has exhibited an extremely disabling pattern of behavior for several years.

If children with emotional or behavioral disorders are identified very early and intervention is sufficiently comprehensive, intense, and sustained, then there is a good chance that they can recover and exhibit developmentally normal patterns of behavior.

Nevertheless, research suggests that in practice, early intervention typically does not occur. In fact, intervention does not usually begin until the child has exhibited an extremely disabling pattern of behavior for several years.

The understanding and support of professionals can have a profound and positive impact. They need effective tools to use, appropriate resources for support, and assurance that they and their child are accepted. Professionals and families must carefully evaluate a childs behaviors. The focus must be on promoting positive behavior and preventing challenging behaviors.

When intervention is needed, such services must be development, individual, and culturally appropriate. Families should be considered as integral participants to all decisions related to the planning and strategies of available services.

Prevention in children may well engage in challenging behavior that quite often can be eliminated by a change in adult behavior. It is possible that the child is reacting to lack of attention from an adult or unrealistic expectation.

By changing adult behavior, we may prevent a childs need to engage in challenging behavior.

Prevention means that the important adults in the childs life have to look at the childs behavior in the classroom, home, or community setting in which these places might be maintaining the childs challenging behavior.

Relaxation: calm yourself with music, reading or by practicing specific relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga. Diet: low in fat, high in carbohydrates, particularly fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. Communicate: share your concerns and goals with your loved ones. exercise: exercise on a regular basis to trigger the release of endorphin to enhance your mood and self-esteem.

Some Effective Strategies:

G Systematic, database interventions (interventions that are applied systematically and consistently and that are based on reliable research data, not unsubstantiated theory).

Provision for practice of new skills (skills are not taught in isolation but are applied directly in everyday situations through modeling, rehearsal, and guided practice).

Multi component treatment as many different interventions as are necessary to meet the multiple needs of students (e.g., social skills training, academic remediation, medication, counseling or psychotherapy, and family treatment or parent training)

Programming for transfer and maintenance interventions designed to promote transfer of learning to new situations, recognizing that quick fixes nearly always fail to produce generalized change.

Commitment to sustained intervention interventions designed with the realization that many emotional or behavioral disorders are developmental disabilities and will not be eliminated.

Individualized education plan (IEP) IDEA requires an IEP to be drawn up by the educational team for each exceptional child; the IEP must include a statement of present educational performance, instructional goals, educational services to be provided, and criteria and procedures for determining that the instructional objectives are being met. Treatment matched to the problem (interventions that are designed to meet the needs of individual students and their particular life circumstances, not general formulas that ignore the nature, complexity, and severity of the problem).

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Evaluation that consists of finding out the consequences (what purpose the behavior serves), antecedents (what triggers the behavior), and setting events (contextual factors) that maintain inappropriate behaviors; this information can help teachers plan educationally for student. Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Systematic use of the science of behavior to find ways of supporting desirable behavior of an individual rather than punishing the undesirable behavior; positive reinforcement (rewarding) procedures that are intended to support a students appropriate or desirable behavior.

Under the law, FBA means that educators attempt to determine and alter factors that account for the students misconduct. Apparently, the intent of the law is to require teachers to assess the students behavior in ways that lead to the selection of effective intervention strategies.

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If only learning golf could somehow be different than all the other disciplined things in life, a strict adherence to the fundamentals or basics will save you a lifetime of frustration through trial and error. In this article I will give you two golf beginner free tips:

first golf Beginner Free Tips - Posture

correct posture is the cornerstone of the swing. Without the right posture, you will find it almost impossible to create any consistency to your set-up. By studying and practicing your set-up, you will find that your body will naturally begin to engage the right set of muscles in the front of the legs and the lower back, and your chest will be tall. this is a very athletic position in which a golfer can move easily.

There are also two kinds of posture, static and dynamic. Static posture is your posture at address, before the swing. Dynamic posture is your posture during the swing. Most amateur golfers start with poor static posture, making it difficult to swing the club properly or to move correctly. If you start with poor posture, you are probably not in balance and are likely to move around a great deal during the swing. Too much head movement is usually the result of poor posture at address. The old comment, You lifted your head, is one we hear all the time. But it is better to think about good posture than simply keeping your head still. Beginning with good static posture gives you a greater chance of having good dynamic posture.

Second golf Beginner Free Tips - grip

A correct golf grip is important because it is your only connection to the club. The grip is consistently misunderstood simply because most golfers do not understand the role that the hands should play in the golf swing. The hands should remain quiet throughout the swing and especially through the impact area. In order for the hands to do this, they must be positioned properly on the club, most amateur players feel as though they do not have any control and it is likely why so many of them try to grip it more in their palms or in the middle of their hands.

Most players would be much better off using a 10-finger or so-called baseball grip. this is simply much easier to learn and to repeat properly. one of the oldest teaching aids instructors have used in order to teach the feeling of a correct golf grip is to have a student grip a yardstick. By gripping a yardstick, students automatically place the club into the fingers properly instead of into the palms.

Our online golf lesson provides you with tips on grip, stance, posture and other fundamentals of the game, while our sports psychologist provides insights on discipline, patience and handling the pressure of the game.

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