Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • December 17, 2014 Business Sal Lauretta for Men celebrates 40 years Sal Lauretta for Men, located in Mid- land Park, is celebrating its 40 th Anniver- sary. The store was opened in 1974 by Sal Lauretta, who traveled to America from Sicily with his father Raffaele Lauretta in 1962. They brought with them artisanal tailoring techniques and an eye for qual- ity material that proved to be their ticket to success in a new land. The shop at 621 Godwin Avenue is now managed by Sal Lauretta’s son, Ralph Lauretta, and continues to deliver the same quality and attention to detail on which the store was founded. Above: Sal and Raffaele Lauretta in the early days of the men’s specialty shop. Below: Patri- cia, Ralph, Lena and Sal Lauretta at Eva’s Village fundraiser their business sponsored earlier this year. How executive function impacts success in school School psychologists use the term exec- utive function to describe the brain pro- cesses that control our ability to organize, focus, plan, problem-solve, remember, con- trol impulses, and self-monitor. All of these abilities are essential for us to learn effi- ciently and use our social skills effectively. While these abilities tend to improve as our brains mature, they can pose problems for us at any age. Weak executive function skills in chil- dren and adolescents are often misinter- preted by the adults in their lives as laziness, carelessness, low motivation, or learning disabilities. While students with disabili- ties often exhibit difficulty with executive function skills, many nondisabled students also struggle in these areas. The good news is that there are many things parents and teachers can do to help students improve Anniversary announcement Midland Family Dental Care of Wyckoff is celebrating its one- year anniversary on Morse Avenue. Dr. Fred Puccio and his staff would like to thank everyone in welcoming them to the community with open arms. “I came here many years ago, not know- ing a thing about the town or the commu- nity, but I’m very thankful that we decided to call Bergen County our new home,” Sal Lauretta said. “The support of this great community is truly the reason for our suc- cess, and I want to thank all of our cus- tomers for helping us reach 40 years in business.” The family-oriented nature of Sal Lauretta for Men extends beyond the walls of the store, as the owners and staff fre- quently contribute a great deal to the com- munity by organizing clothing drives and fundraisers. executive function abilities. Once one understands the underlying reasons a student does not complete assign- ments on time, why he or she has trouble remembering directions, or why social cues seem to go unnoticed, it is possible to develop a plan for support that fits. When a student’s forgetfulness, impulsiveness, poor planning ability, or lack of focus is viewed as a “thinking difficulty” as opposed to an attitude problem or character defect, one can more easily respond with helpful inter- ventions that increase academic and social success. This article was submitted by Debbi Strauss MA, PD, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified School Psy- chologist. Call (201) 294-4430 or e-mail debbilpc@optimum.net for additional information.