Ann Arbor Family June 2015 by Adams Street Publishing Co.

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Rules of the road

Steering teens in the right direction

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From colic to baby blues, preparing for the surprises of motherhood

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Fathers that are community heroes

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Baby & Guide

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On the cover Ayaka and baby Lura, Ann Arbor

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Great Dates for Dads and Daughters Stray away from the usual with history lessons, cooking up something new or trying out other unique ideas for spending time with your daughter!

[departments] community snapshots

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Warmer weather means fun in the water. The YMCA shares the best ways to stay safe.

what’s briefly happening new kids on the block

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Roundup of Local Facebook Parent Groups

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[commentary] breaking dad

The role of children’s Administrative Assistant

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Make Room for The Lunch Room Vegan restaurant has wide appeal

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Check out our list of local Facebook groups dedicated to parenting, which remind you that you’re not alone when it comes to parenting woes.

Soothe the transition of birth with these great mother and baby items hand selected to make everyone a little more comfortable

[Always online] Make sure your child has an exciting, fun break by using our Summer Camp Guide to find the

perfect place to jump, play and meet friends before school starts.

A Father, Mentor and Molder

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The zodiac sign of Cancer is ruled by the moon. The moon takes about 28 days to circle the earth, so it is in one sign about two or two and a half days. What this means is that the Cancer children may tend to be a bit moody. The bad moods do not last very long. They are always close to their mothers and are family oriented. Boys and girls both are helpful around the house, especially in the kitchen. If they have younger siblings, they are happy to assist in their care. If possible, they should be responsible for their own pet and certain household chores. When they are old enough for day care or pre-school, they may resist leaving home. Being patient and reassuring them that you will be back is necessary. They are good students and have excellent memories. Making a scrap book with pictures of the family is fun for the Cancer child.

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Ollie Swaddle

This healthy and safe swaddle allows for freedom of movement, which stimulates motor development and reduces the risk of hip problems associated with swaddling. It’s design decreases fussiness and assists in self-calming, and it also improves the quality and duration of sleep. For ages 0-4 months, the Ollie Swaddle was made to grow with your baby! Available in Blue Stripe and Pink Stripe, $48, theollieworld.com

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Kate Mack Bathing Suits

For the little girl who loves to show her stylish spirit, Kate Mack bathing suits are fashionable and have that “wow” factor! From the pool to the seaside, let her beauty shine through while she splashes away in one of these pretty little bathing suits. biscottiandkatemack.com

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Rentschler Farm Museum

Ann Arbor Farm & Garden 25th Anniversary Garden Walk

Hand-hold your way through one of Ann Arbor’s favorite summer traditions, in the anniversary of its 25th year. The Ann Arbor Garden Walk is a two-day event which features some of the area’s most respected gardens, bubbling over with biodiversity and beauty. Seven different private gardens, featured each day, one considered the ‘best of the best.’ Look upon well crafted floral arrangements, chat with local gardening masters, and sniff your way to nirvana. Bustle around like a bee from yard to yard, flower to flower, taking in the summer air on a journey through the Ann Arbor area. Proceeds from the Garden Walk will benefit local organizations, including Edible Avalon, Friends of Greenview/Pioneer, Leslie Science & Nature Center, Matthaei Botanical Garden, & Nichols Arboretum, and the Washtenaw County Youth Detention Center garden program. 10am-4pm Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. $25-$30. 734-646-8936 annarborfarmandgarden.org/garden-walk

The Great Outdoors

Nothing beats a day in the sun, while breathing fresh air and learning about biology. Ann Arbor’s Greenhills School taps into the great outdoors as a learning environment, with new plans for an outdoor classroom. Named after longtime Greenhills’ educators Martha and Tom Friedlander, the Friedlander Outdoor Forum is a 1,535-square-foot classroom and observation deck. In a 2004 study done by Julie Athman and Martha Monroe, students in environment-based education programs had significantly higher motivation levels than those taught in traditional classrooms. That’s what Greenhills private school hopes to do with their new plan, still under review by the Ann Arbor Planning Commission. 6

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Don’t let the renovations fool you, this farmhouse is over 100 years old. Established in 1901, The Rentschler Farm Museum consists of a frame house and 11 outbuildings, all of which are considered historical sites. Saline’s Family Farm Museum takes you on a tour into the past, through the hog house, workshop, hen house, corn crib, barns and more. This educational journey will leave you either longing for the olden days, or praising your Macbook. 1265 E. Michigan Ave. Salinehistory.org

Canoe Art

Get ready for a canoe-themed public art installation on the Huron River in Ann Arbor. The Canoe Imagine Art Project reuses old canoes, resurrecting them as pieces of art. A vote was cast to decide on the permanent structure at Broadway Park, and the winner was the piece “Turbine,” which pays homage the historical significance of hydroelectricity generated by the river. Many of the runner-up art pieces, made by various individuals or teams, will have their art displayed temporarily, for the month of June. The pieces recreate natural themes. Canoes easily recreate shapes like flower petals, sun rays, and feathers, and will be placed along the Huron River, at Gallup, Island, and Bandemer Parks.

Make sure your child has an exciting, fun break by using our Summer Camp Guide to find the perfect place to jump, play and meet friends before school starts. toledoparent.com

by Rose Carver

Kroger buys Hiller’s

Say goodbye to the grocery store you know and love, Kroger is taking over. Kroger has purchased seven Hiller’s Market grocery stores, including the Ann Arbor location in Arborland Shopping Center. The sale is expected to be finalized next month. 3615 Washtenaw Ave. kroger.com

Building castles and knowledge To the kids who attend it, Once Upon A Childhood’s new location is a fairy tale come true. It resembles a castle— but really, the child development center and preschool is set in a completely renovated church and flower shop. On Ann Arbor’s North side, the large building was built sometime around 1900, and is a perfect space for learning and captivating a child’s imagination.

Available to kids ages 12 and under.

1115 Broadway. 734-997-7005. onceuponachildhood.net

Washtenaw County Parks Summer Day Camps

Pet supplies for the people In the last 18 months, an Ohio pet supply store has bought up three Michigan locations, including the Wright & Fillipis location on Washtenaw Ave. PetPeople focuses on specialized food for pets, and even offers a self-service dog washing station. The store is expected to open in August. 3330 Washtenaw Ave. petpeoplestores.com

Michigan School for Skateboarding Want to learn to shred? Skateboarding advocate Trevor Staples has launched the Ann Arbor Michigan School of Skateboarding. The radical school offers private and group lessons, with a philosophy based in inclusiveness. “We believe that everyone can enjoy skateboarding, and we encourage all members of our community to try out our ‘sport’ as a healthy, fun part of everyday life,” Staples said. Classes can be taught at home, or on location. Flophouse Custom Skateboards, 2231 W. Liberty St. 734-223-9837. michiganskateboarding.com

U OFFERING CAMP AT THREE LOCATIONS FOR CHILDREN 1st grade through 11 years of age U ONE-WEEK SESSIONS STARTING JUNE 15TH Monday-Friday · 9:15am-4:15pm (One-hour pre or post care available for extra fee) For more information: Independence Lake County Park 734.449.4437 · $135/week, 9 weeks 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center 734.971.6355 · $155/week, 8 weeks 2960 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor Rolling Hills County Park 734.484.9676 $135/week, 10 weeks 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti Twp.

Group games, arts and crafts, nature programs, fishing, swimming, weekly cookouts, and more!

(Fee includes T-shirt, park entrance, and Friday snack and cookout)

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THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16

Teaching Teen Drivers The rules of the road By Diane Turner Maller

Anticipating your child’s readiness to get behind the wheel is a modern-day, coming-of-age ritual for teens and parents alike. Whether the teen is bold or timid about the prospect of turning over the ignition, the journey from passenger to licensed driver can seem like a confusing maze of driver education combined with responsibility and character development. Parents are challenged to carefully gauge the teen’s maturity and skill level each step along the way. It is easy to feel intimidated by the risk involved in driving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that car crashes are the number one cause of death for teens and take about 3,000 young lives every year. Inexperience is cited as the leading cause. Teen drivers are four times likelier to crash than older drivers.

Take heart. As the most important influence

in the lives of teens learning to drive, parents can make a critical difference. Here are a few “Rules of the Road” to follow.

Build a partnership. Find a way for the teen to have a voice about when they are ready for the responsibility of driving. When peer pressure and other expectations about when driving should begin are eased, true self-assessment regarding capabilities and readiness can take place.

Some adolescents choose to. wait a little longer than age 16 or 17 before

seeking to drive. Parents may need to be patient for the anticipated independence and help from the teen in transporting family members to school events.

Take an active role. in helping

your teen learn to drive. Start the conversation about safe driving early and recognize that the rules and driving laws have changed since you acquired your license. Make regular time available to supervise your teen’s driving. Each state requires a minimum number of supervised driving hours to qualify for taking the driver test.

Professional Driver Education Recommended.

Are you the one who can calmly talk a new driver through a lane change in heavy traffic without gripping the door handle and audibly sucking in your breath? The best person to sit in the passenger seat ready to prompt and cue a nervous teen, may or may not be the parent when it comes to more complex driving skills.

Consider the talent and comfort level. of adult members in your family. Often recommended, a professional driver education instructor can round out and fill in the gaps of what family members can provide. Additionally, driver 8

educators typically provide training and tips for passing the driver test.

Train Attention. Nothing

will bring a teen’s attention to the present moment like a traffic situation that requires the driver to hit the brakes and STOP. Everyone will need to take a deep breath when that happens. Coach your teen to notice the immediate surroundings. Proceed with caution and ignore the cell phone when it inevitably rings.

Take a personal inventory of where your attention is.

while you, the parent, are driving and he or she, your teen, is watching. Is your attention on the road, in front, to the side and to the rear of you? Or, are you distracted by the radio, cell phone or an overfull cup of coffee?

Scan. Scanning in all directions is a key habit

to model and encourage your teen to adopt. A 2007 Teenage Driving Study noted that new drivers tend to focus on the area just in front of the car. “They are less likely to scan a wider range of view, glance at objects in their peripheral view and are not as likely to use the mirrors.”

Riding with a professional driver can demonstrate these skills in action. While dating my professional truck

driver husband, I was impressed by the remarkable range of his perceptions of the traffic all around us while he was driving on a congested urban highway. He easily anticipated moves the other cars would make and adjusted accordingly. Perhaps there is someone in your teen’s life who can offer an example of exceptional driving abilities.

Foster Defensive Driving.

Defensive driving is more than a set of skills. It is an attitude that underlies the constant decisions your teen will make while driving. In addition to learning to adjust to varying road conditions and traffic situations your teen will need to adjust for other drivers who do not follow the rules.

Establish Family Driving Rules and Limits. All states now use

varying elements of the graduated licensing system designed to increase the safety of teen drivers. Restrictions during the provisional licensing period usually include limited night driving and a ban or strict limits on the number of passengers.

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Families can choose to set more specific rules and limits for their teen drivers.

For example, you may want your teen to be off the road by 8pm even though the legal requirement is midnight. In addition to an ongoing conversation, parents may find it helpful to set specific rules and limits in a ParentTeen Driving Agreement. An example can be found at www.cdc.gov/parentsarethekey/.

Prepare for the Test. Practice questions are available on the state Department of Motor Vehicles website to give a taste of what will be encountered in the computerized knowledge test. Take care that the vehicle used for testing. is one that your teen

feels comfortable driving and carries current registration and insurance cards.

Drive Test Administrator Tony Handsaker urges teens to focus on their driving when they arrive for test day. He observes that often young people are distracted by texting. They may be sleepy. Sometimes teens are nervous when they come to take the drive test especially when they may not have had enough practice to be ready. Being prepared goes a long way toward making the drive test a positive experience. Just as the driver’s manual says, “Driving is a privilege.” This concept may be the most important one for your teen to learn. Abusing the privilege can lead to harm or result in tragedy. Sometimes it is only after an accident that a young person realizes how much responsibility driving requires. Exposing your teen and family to presentations from those who have learned from poor judgment or preventable tragic errors may drive the message home and prevent the need to experience such things first hand. Often a memorable moment, becoming a licensed driver is cause to celebrate for your teen. The license represents years of preparation and marks a new level of responsibility and maturity on the road toward adulthood.

Ask the Expert

with Zaini Lateef, owner of Peachy Fitness Zumba and yoga center

Why should kids try yoga classes? Parents are living in the busiest and stressful times and that means our kids are too! Kids feel pressure at school academically and socially, and with after school activities. Kids need a way to relax themselves and feel rejuvenated. It is important to involve the kids in stretching and breathing exercises. Children can use these strategies before taking a test at school or calming themselves before going to bed at night. Yoga classes help the kids learn balance and coordination. Even if children couldn’t stand on one foot, they will learn how to stay calm when they fall. Kids yoga classes should be fun and even a little crazy!

Why is it important to practice Family Yoga? To develop a bonding relationship. Anyone can find a good yoga practice that suits their needs. Family Yoga classes are becoming more popular as parents can come practice yoga on the mat with their children without looking for a baby sitter. Mommy and Me Yoga classes (dads also welcome) offer families the opportunity to come together in a non-competitive and healthy environment. Sun Salutation is the first yoga sequence most students learn. It is best to learn as a family. With so many kids activities such as soccer, swimming, karate, music, art and so on, no wonder the families are so stressed out these days. Parents drive kids to activities, from one place to the other. Often they don’t get to spend quality time together. Taking family yoga classes will help you develop a bonding relationship. Take time out just for one hour on a Saturday morning to participate in a class together. Give a gift of health to your family. The key is to find the right class that everyone enjoys. We offer family yoga, kids yoga, as well as mommy and me yoga class packages. Peachy Fitness, 2385 S. Huron Pkwy. 734-681-0477, peachyfitness.com

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Baby & Guide

Perk up expecting parents! We’re talking about everything from circumcision and colic to the baby blues.

t u C t s e d n i k n U The circumcision Controversy over

by Nan Bauer

In Michigan, well over half of all baby boys have their first surgery before leaving the hospital. “Circumcision is the only surgery you can do without a state license,” says Norm Cohen, director of the National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers of Michigan (NOCIRC). The non-profit helps to educate parents and healthcare providers about routine, non-religious infant circumcision. Currently claimed to prevent disease, non-religious circumcision has origins in the Victorian “mental hygiene” movement. Due to the foreskin’s sensitivity, its removal from the glans of the penis was thought to be a way to discourage masturbation. And that’s just part of the history of the procedure presented at the NOCIRC event, “New Perspectives on Circumcision,” held in Ann Arbor last December. The event coincided with the release of a report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommending circumcision based on studies which prove significant reduction of HIV transmission. However, guest speaker, Dr Robert Van Howe, Professor and Interim Chairman of Pediatrics at Central Michigan University College of Medicine, questioned the data used. He asks, “Why did the CDC wait years after the study it used to pub-

lish its findings? And why is there such a disconnect between the CDC and the medical literature in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand?” In Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, non-religious circumcision rates are low to non-existent, without a corresponding spike in STD transmission. Additionally, Van Horn points out that protection from STDs becomes important only after sexual activity begins. “If you’re really concerned about your son catching STDs, invest the money that the OB will get for performing the circumcision in a savings account. By the time your kid is sexually active, he can buy condoms for life.” “It’s quite an extraordinary surgery to be doing on children,” says Cohen, who began to research circumcision when his son was still in utero. A non-observant Jew, he experienced familial and cultural pressure to have the operation performed. But he found that surgeries can be botched, with excessive bleeding and infection potential complications. NOCIRC also contends that circumcision-related problems may not surface until the circumcised party becomes sexually

active. John Geischecker, Director and General Counsel for Doctors Opposing Circumcision and co-presenter at the event has practiced medico-legal law as an arbitrator, mediator, litigator, and law lecturer for over 30 years. He says that it’s extremely difficult to legally address any malpractice because the issues arise so many years after the fact. Cohen has been involved with NOCIRC’s Michigan chapter for 20 years. “We do everything from peaceful street protests to conferences.” He says that mothers are often the most receptive to the information. “For other family members, it’s easier to give advice about what new parents should do, and say things like a boy has to look like his father or like other boys.”

“The pendulum is swinging against circumcision, but very slowly,” says Cohen. California’s rate of non-religious circumcision is currently 22%; Michigan’s is 84%, one of the nation’s highest. (Certainly, the latest CDC report could cause the pendulum to reverse yet again.) Anti-circumcision advocates look to breastfeeding as something of a precedent. Actively discouraged by much of the medical community for a fair portion of the 20th century, breast milk is now recommended as the exclusive food for infants up to six months old by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP). While the analogy to breastfeeding is accepted, one to recent anti-vaccine efforts isn’t. “Vaccines have been proven, again and again, to work,” says Van Horn. “In every study done to promote circumcision, the numbers don’t add up.” NOCIRC encourages parents to educate themselves on the options for their newborn sons. Go to nocircofmi. org to get in touch or find out more information.

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rying baby c r u o y lp e Ways to h shan Kaderali by Ro

rying is a baby’s way of getting our attention for a variety of reasons. When the crying becomes excessive and lasts for longer than three hours a day, however, this may be a sign that you have a colicky baby on your hands. When dealing with a colic, mothers suffer just as much as their little ones; calming a seemingly inconsolable infant can be frustrating, and mothers will do anything to soothe symptoms, even if it means staying up all hours of the night. Whether you are new to motherhood or you are already a mother of four, it can be hard to know exactly what to do when colic strikes. Luckily, there are some easy solutions to help ease your baby’s pain and discomfort and help bring bliss back into the home!

White noise: Sometimes, all it takes to soothe a colicky infant is a little bit of white noise. The most popular white noise used to relax a baby during colicky periods is the vacuum; however, a white noise machine, a recorded heartbeat, the shower or other household appliances have also been effective. Massage and swaddle: Some soothing contact can change a baby’s

whole mood. Try massaging them gently or wrapping them tightly in a blanket to provide a safe, relaxing environment similar to the snug feeling your baby was used to inside the womb. Likewise, holding the baby will provide a similar feeling, and if one position does not work, try shifting to another.

Ease a gassy tummy: Colicky babies tend to swallow air while crying,

which can result in painful gassiness. Try a natural supplement, gripe water or antigas drops containing herbs such as ginger, dill or fennel, which settle the stomach and help relax cramping muscles while also being safe for your baby.

Keep an eye on your baby’s diet: Intolerance to certain foods or ingredients may upset your baby and cause tummy troubles as well. If you are breastfeeding, try switching out certain foods from your diet to see how your baby reacts. If your baby is on formula, it may be beneficial to switch to one with different ingredients – just be sure to talk to your baby’s doctor before making any significant dietary changes. Roshan Kaderali was a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Lactation Educator, and is now the founder of Mommy’s Bliss. Working with an FDA-registered current good manufacturing practice laboratory, she developed the first all-natural gripe water for the American Market.

aving a baby can be a time of emotional and physical extremes. There is the joy of the new baby, but there is also fatigue and overwhelming feelings that often accompany it. The feelings a new mother experiences after the birth of a baby are called the “baby blues.” They occur in the first few weeks after childbirth for up to 80 percent of new mothers according to the Baby Center Web Site.

New Role

“One of the biggest challenges many new moms have in those first few weeks is that there is an assumption in our culture that you just love your new baby and love being a new mom and are capable in this new role,” said Lisa Kane Low, PhD, C.N.M. (Certified Nurse-Midwife,), Associate Professor, Women’s Studies and School of Nursing, Practicing Midwife at University of Michigan Health System. “Instead, most women experience a transition into feelings of competence and confidence in their new role as a parent over time. The fatigue of having given birth is not over just because the baby arrived. We rarely give consideration to supporting women as they recover from the physical demands of labor and birth, particularly if they experience a surgical birth which happens today in one out of three women. Rest, fluids, good nutrition and emotional support are all key to assisting a new mom as she transitions from being pregnant, giving birth and then nursing and caring for her newborn.”

New Body

The new mom’s body is going through many changes quickly. Hormone levels drop and the demands of a new baby can make one feel exhausted. Add to that sleep deprivation and the anxieties that accompany adjusting to a new routine and knowing what to do for a new baby, and it’s no wonder that the baby blues are so common. 12

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“So much of the difficulty for new moms is not getting enough sleep,” said Dr. Marti Walsh, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with IHA Associates in Gynecology and Obstetrics in Brighton. “So many moms who are breast feeding feel like they can’t leave the baby. It’s important to give them a break for a couple of hours to help them feel like themselves again. The new moms feel responsible for everything.”

Knowing the Difference

Postpartum depression is different than the baby blues. Although the two have some common symptoms, if the feelings linger past the first three weeks after giving birth, a new mother should get professional support. This is especially true if the mother has a history of depression as well as depression in her family of origin. Walsh says that there is a big difference between baby blues and postpartum depression. “Baby blues are more transient, and new moms with that feel back to themselves in a few weeks,” said Walsh. “They may feel down the first couple of weeks after the baby is born, but they can still function and they feel like themselves. With postpartum depression, they frequently cry, are not functioning well, and can’t take care of the baby.”

A helping hand

For most new mothers, these feelings will pass within a few weeks after giving birth. Friends and relatives can help by offering reassurance and helping the new mom to create a schedule and set priorities. Making dinners and watching the baby while giving the new mom a chance to nap can be a great help. “There is also a role for using Doulas for postpartum support to assist new families as they move through those challenging first six weeks to two months,” said Kane Low. “In the Netherlands the health insurance companies provide a health worker who is essentially a doula who provides education, support, does light housework and aids the new mom in getting rest and supporting breastfeeding for the first eight days post-partum.”

Pregnancy Faux Pas

What NOT to say to a pregnant woman by Erin Marsh

There’s something about pregnancy that strips friends, family members, and strangers of their societal niceties. Strangers will ask to touch your belly, friends will compare your belly size to theirs (and yours will always be SO MUCH BIGGER), and family suddenly has more unsolicited advice than you thought was possible. Here are some of the cringe-worthy remarks my friends and I heard during our pregnancies.

“You better sleep now because you won’t sleep again once the baby is born!”

While this observation may be true for many new mothers, we hate to be reminded of this likely possibility. Parenthood is frightening enough without the frequent admonition that sleep will forsake us once the baby is born (if it hasn’t already during pregnancy). Plus, we all wistfully hope that our child will miraculously sleep through the night after only a few weeks. Don’t burst that bubble.

This exclamation, along with the comparable phrases “Your belly is really big for X months” or “You are much bigger than so-and-so was at this stage,” seem like obvious things NOT to say, but most of us have heard something along these lines. Maybe we should start replying with retorts such as “So is your beer belly!”

“You must be having a girl, girls strip all the beauty from their mothers.”

Pregnancy is emotionally and physically draining, and sometimes we need to indulge to keep our sanity. There are so many common items we renounce during pregnancy, and if we occasionally satisfy a craving for a piece of sushi or a sip of coffee or a rigorous workout, then the last thing we want to hear is condemnation from an observer.

“Are you going to deliver naturally?”

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“You’re huge!”

I’m not making this up; this was actually said to a friend of mine--a beautiful, thin, pregnant friend of mine. Similarly, I was warned in the early stages of my pregnancy that “You better hope you’re not having a girl because you’re going to carry the weight EVERYWHERE.” We have all heard these old wives tales, so even an innocent prediction of a baby girl can send us spiraling into self-loathing.

“You know, you shouldn’t eat/drink/exercise that way while you’re pregnant.”

This is often a loaded question, depending on who is asking. Some moms judge others for not choosing an epidural, while others imply that women who succumb to medical interventions are weak. Some women create and closely follow a birth plan; others encounter medical emergencies that negate the best of intentions. Instead, people should focus on babies being born healthy and safe, not how they are delivered.

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Getting a Grip on Whooping Cough The ins and outs and how to avoid it by Jamie Lober Whooping cough is making its rounds through Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas. It can be tricky to identify because it comes in different forms. “For teenagers and adults, it is a nagging coughing illness that goes on for two to three weeks and people initially think they have a cold or bronchitis when it turns out they are carrying this particular bacteria called pertussis,” said Dr. Matt Davis, pediatrician at the University of Michigan Health System and chief medical executive for the State of Michigan. It can interrupt the daily routine and make sleep difficult, but for young children and infants, it can be much more severe and even fatal.

Boosting the Vaccine The vaccine for whooping cough has existed for several decades. “After the United States started recommending vaccination against pertussis with the DTaP vaccine, we saw the rates of whooping cough come down substantially. Over the last five to 10 years,

we have seen a general rise in the number of cases in our community,” said Dr. Davis. This led to the development and recommendation of a whooping cough booster shot for teens and adults beginning in 2006. “Infants are not eligible to get the whooping cough vaccine until they are six weeks old, so from the time they are born to six weeks, infants are relying on the adults and children around them to not have it.” There is one main difference. “In infants, airways are about the diameter of a large drinking straw. It does not take much inflammation to cause swelling of that airway which makes it difficult to breathe. The same amount of swelling from the infection in a teenager or an adult is enough to cause a lot of coughing,” said Dr. Davis. The vaccine is prescribed to be administered every 10 years. “What is recommended now is that women who are expecting should get vaccinated each time they are pregnant in order to give their baby the most protection they can.”

First tooth. First visit. Early childhood tooth decay is serious and on the rise. It’s important to build a good relationship with your Pediatric Dentist just as you would with your Pediatrician. Dr. Sullivan is a board certified Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and licensed Pediatric Dental Specialist. She enjoys giving back to her community, volunteer work with the Special Olympics-Special Smiles program, and educational school visits.

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Terry A. Broshious Jr. Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, Air National Guard

Hometown Heroes by Sarah Derminer These local dads are heroes in the community. When they take off their uniform.. or should we say cape, they are also heroes at home. These three local families were tipped to us by our readers by exemplifying those who do “double duty.”

Family: Daughter, Taylor, age 10 How does your job help people? As a member of the Air National Guard, we are part of the United States Air Force. We serve the country when activated by the President for wartime contingency operations that preserve our freedoms athome. Everything we do is for the people and everything we build is of high quality, durable construction that will serve communities for years to come. How has becoming a dad changed your approach to your job? It has made me more patient with the younger troops I train, and more careful while working on the heavy construction equipment. This way the equipment can return to the jobs they are doing faster, and I can make it home to see my daughter sooner. Why did you choose your career? I looked up to my dad, who has always been a hard worker, and my grandpa, who served in WWII, both of whom are great parents. With this background I was always drawn to the military, and whenever I thought about what to do with myself, it always came back to that.

Dr. Keith Dobracki Dentist

Family: Wife, Jessica and daughter, Reece-Aviana, 15 months, dog, Destin, a dental comfort dog at the office How does your job help people? I get to help people become healthier and create beautiful smiles. It's incredibly rewarding to see a person change their oral hygiene habits and the rest of their body improvements follow suit. What does your family think about what you do? My wife loves it and really enjoys stopping by the office to spend time with patients. My daughter loves all the shiny objects that light up. How has becoming a dad changed your approach to your job? It has made it more fun. Having a child makes my approach to treating children much more enjoyable and rewarding. What is one lesson you hope to pass down to your child? No matter what you do in life, do it because you enjoy it. The rest will fall into place. Do you ever have to be away from your family? If so, how often? I teach at The University of Michigan and lecture for a couple companies so, sometimes, the travel schedule can get a little hectic. Thank goodness for Facetime and Skype. Would you consider yourself a Hero Dad? How does it make you feel? I just consider myself a good dad. The hero in our family is mom. I work hard and love time with our daughter. How my wife selflessly accomplishes what she does still blows my mind. We make a great superteam and have an amazing little girl to be thankful for.

Would you consider yourself a Hero Dad? How does it make you feel? My daughter says I am a hero. She is very proud of my being in the Air Force. It makes me feel great that she thinks of me like that, but I don’t consider myself a “Hero Dad,” just someone that does a job for my country, tries to do the right things, and raises my daughter to be a good person. Taylor, how is your dad a hero? By being in the Air Force my dad is a hero. When he is gone for a long time I am sad; I miss him a lot. I am most proud of everything he does to help everyone. What is one lesson you hope to pass down to your child? Never stop dreaming, always work hard for what you want, and never let anyone tell you differently. Family: Wife and two sons, ages 9 and 5

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Paramedic How does your job help people? I provide transportation to the hospital for medical emergencies while providing medical treatment. I also transport patients to doctor appointments between different hospitals. Why did you choose your career? I have always loved to help people. What does your family think about what you do? My family is very understanding of the long hours I have. My children know that my job is all about helping people. How has becoming a dad changed your approach to your job? Fatherhood hasn't really changed my approach, but if anything, it does make me more focused on giving the best care possible because I know that the patient is someone’s family member. What is one lesson you hope to pass down to your children? If you are able to help someone, do it, because it is your duty as a human and an American to pitch in when you can.

Do you ever have to be away from your family? If so, how often? I currently work 12 hour shifts, 3 or 4 times a week, so I do have to miss getting the boys ready for school, putting them on or off the bus, helping with homework, activities, including sports, my children are involved in, and school activities. Would you consider yourself a Hero Dad? How does it make you feel? No, it makes me happy to make a difference when it’s someone’s worst day.

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A Father, Mentor and Molder The role of children’s Administrative Assistant by Jeremy Rosenberg

When I became a father, I knew I would have to be a mentor, a teacher, and a molder of character for my children. One thing that I certainly did not know was that I was destined for duty as my children’s Administrative Assistant. At times I am nothing more than a glorified appointment secretary for flighty, forgetful, somewhat temperamental individuals. Nightly homework. Field trip supplies. Math tests. Social Studies projects. The book they forgot to take back to the school library. Snack day for kindergarten, which always includes an exhaustive list of gastronomical biohazards that are strictly verboten in the classroom. It’s just so much.

Maintaining perspective Fortunately, my wife and I share this side of parenting. We stay on top of things well enough, but every now and then something slips past us. Between the swamp of other work and responsibilities we have, I am amazed we don’t flake out more often. But flake out we do, and the best response is to laugh it off and move on. Find out where communication broke down and avoid an argument. So your kid missed out on Event X. The long arc of human existence will continue. What the child wants more than to attend Event X is to not see or hear their parents fighting, sniping, and arguing.

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Especially over something that involves them.

The obvious answer is to teach responsibility to your children. But considering how many adults have failed to master this basic concept, and considering the aversion to responsibility that I practiced when I was younger, I try to give my kids some slack. I hold them to a high standard, but when they fall short I help them figure out where things went wrong. Keep trying and get a little better each time.

Exceptions, for now I could sit back, let homework be forgotten, permission slips go unsigned, and have tests not studied for. If responsibility is still not developed to a minimal degree by high school, there will need to be tough love. But, I look at my son, he’s still a kid. He has his whole life to be consumed by the minutiae of each day. I actually don’t mind being an administrative assistant for my kids. It keeps me involved, and if it helps them carve out a few extra carefree years before they have to have a smartphone to help manage their lives, I’m all for that as well. Jeremy Rosenberg gave up the corporate rat race years ago to become a freelance writer and graduate student, as well as a stay-at-home Dad to his two children, Jack, 11, and Eva, 6. He also enjoys playing the guitar, letting his cats fall asleep on his lap, and trying to be a decent human being.

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407 N 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: 734-224-8859 Hours: Mon-Fri 11am–9pm; Sat 8am–9pm; Sun 10am–3pm thelunchrooma2.tumblr.com On a beautiful spring Saturday in Ann Arbor, my family did what every other family in Ann Arbor does: we went to the farmers’ market. After braving the crowds, we joined another next door at The Lunch Room Restaurant and Bar. The Lunch Room opened in 2013 after two successful seasons as a food cart at the downtown food court courtyard, Mark’s Carts. The Lunch Room is a vegan restaurant located in the Kerrytown Market & Shops that aims to prepare nutritious and delicious plant-based food. Not being vegan, however, I wondered if my family could appreciate the restaurant’s offerings. The counter service restaurant boasts sandwiches like the Banh Mi Chay with marinated baked tofu, carrot-radish pickle, jalapenos, cilantro, mint and garlic mayo. “Main Events” include dishes such as Pad Thai and Chili Mac. There are also sides including black beans and rice or wilted greens.

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Bathroom amenities: There is a changing table in 1 of the unisex bathrooms. Bright murals painted, in each bathroom, might be worth a visit with little kids. High chairs? Yes.

Got milk? No, but assorted sodas, juice, and coconut water are available. Kids’ menu? No.

Anything healthy for kids? Pretty much everything (except desserts).

Food allergy concerns? Everything is 100% vegan. Nut and gluten free items are made in a shared space and on the same equipment. Allergens are clearly identified in all baked goods.

her, though, was the topping: a crunchy almasen with almonds, lemon zest, and sesame seeds. We ordered it plain. My son, age 11, quietly asked if he could have a Root Beer Float. I tried to sell him on the Mac and Cheese. Nope. Next I tried the T.L.T. with tempeh, lettuce, and tomato. No way. He mentioned a burger, but burgers are only offered as a special on Saturday nights. Finally I ordered him the float. Pick your battles I say! My husband decided on the Tuck & Roll Burrito ($8.50) with Cuban black beans, corn, cumin-lime rice, avocado, cashew sour cream and lettuce, served with pico de gallo. He substituted kale for lettuce ($1 extra). I ordered the Tempeh Reuben ($8) with marinated and baked tempeh, carmelized onions, sauerkraut, on housemade rye bread with tangy dressing. The Brinery in Ann Arbor makes the tempeh and sauerkraut, examples of The Lunch Room’s use of local, organic, and nonGMO ingredients.

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We rounded out our meal with an Oatmeal Dream Pie and Bumpy Cake from the bakery case. Oh the bakery case! It was filled with tempting items like “junk food” brownies with cookie dough, potato chips,

and salt. Signs indicated if items were gluten-free or contained allergens. There are tables and bar stools inside the casual interior, but we sat outside on sleek picnic tables. We sipped fresh limeade and iced coffee before our meals were delivered. The Mac & Cheese with cashew nut cheese, butternut squash and red bell pepper, was bland in a good way. My daughter tasted cheese with a slight nutty flavor vs. overpowering sharpness. My reuben was hearty; the bread thick and pleasing, the kraut and dressing tangy. The tempeh tasted meaty to me, although I missed the consistency of shaved corned beef vs. tempeh slices. “It’s hard to beat avocado and kale,” commented my contented husband of his

burrito. He liked the ingredients’ fresh, bright taste. The Oatmeal Dream bar was heavenly— crispy on the outside with a soft, sugary center. The Bumpy Cake had rich ganache covering a yummy lump of vanilla buttercream frosting over a moist chocolate cupcake. I might not know much about veganism, but I know delicious baked goods when I eat them. And my son? He happily finished his Root Beer Float. The Lunch Room opened a second location earlier this year aptly named The Lunch Room Bakery & Café. The Bakery & Café focuses more on graband-go items and is open for breakfast daily, located at 2200 Fuller Court inside the Huron Towers near North Campus.

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1 MONDAY 45th Anniversary Backyard Birthday Bash - Celebrate the 45th anniversary of this youth services organization with a dunk tank, face painting, music, and more to come. Cotton candy, lemonade, and the debut of a new ice cream flavor created for the occasion by Go Ice Cream. Ozone House, 1705 Washtenaw Ave. 2-4pm. 734-662-2265. ozonehouse. org Free

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4 THURSDAY Pittsfield Farmers Market Opening Day - Pittsfield Township Farmers Market opens up for summer! Come get your fresh produce and hand-made goods. 3-7pm. Township Hall, Corner of Platt and Michigan Ave. 734-822-3135. facebook.com/pittsfileldtwpfarmersmarket Free

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Friday, 6.26-Sunday, 6.28 / Copeland Auditorium Join Gertrude McFuzz, Horton the Elephant, and, of course, Cat in the Hat for as they sing and dance across stage during Seussical: The Musical, a show of harmonious proportions. When chaos descends like a black cloud over the Jungle of Nool, all your favorite characters work together to bring smiles back to the faces of the Jungle’s Critters. Sing along with fun songs from a variety of genres, like pop, gospel, blues, Latin, and even some R&B. This show is put on by the Dexter Community Players.

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6 SATURDAY Family Board Game Bash - This family-oriented floor and board game party will have snacks and is fun for all ages. 2-3pm. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free Movie Night at the Big House - A family-friendly blockbuster will be shown at the Michigan Stadium. 7pm. $TBA. Michigan Stadium, 1201 S. Main St. 734-647-2583. mgoblue.com/movienight

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Ice Cream Social - Inflatables, a cakewalk, the popular chicken chucker, and other carnival games featured. Stucci’s ice cream, Sylvio’s and Hello Faz pizza, and other local and organic food will be available. 5:15-8pm. Ann Arbor Open School, 920 Miller Ave. 734-994-1910. Free

7 SUNDAY Family Adventure Walk - United Way of Washtenaw County invites you to bring your family to walk or run a one-mile course and learn more about the health of your community. T-shirts, goody bags, food and fun activities for families will all be included. 10am-noon. $25. Lillie Park, 4365 Platt Rd. 734-971-8200. bit.ly/1zyMSHg Rockhound Basics - Discover what you can learn about ancient Michigan from looking at a rock. Geologist Larry Bean will show you how to “read” the story told by rocks and help you to identify specimens at a local quarry. 2-3:30pm. $2/person or $5/family with State Recreation Passport. Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea. 517-522-3949. wnha.org Kerry Tales: Cats with Fiddles for Mother Goose - 30-minute familyoriented program of rhymes, riddles, and stories with local storyteller Trudy Bulkley as Mother Goose. 2pm. Hollander’s, 410 N. Fourth Ave. 734-769-3115. Free

10 WEDNESDAY Lord of the Sky: Birds of Prey Howell Nature Center guides will show off their birds with talons and huge wings, like eagles and other raptors. For grades 5-12. 2pm. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St. 734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us Free

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11 THURSDAY Saline Main Street’s Summer Music Series - This family-fun street party features live music and fun kids activities presented by Two Twelve Arts Center. Thursdays through August (excluding August 7). 7pm. Downtown Saline, 101 S. Ann Arbor St., Saline. 734-316-2119. salinemainstreet.org Free

12 FRIDAY Ready, Set, Picnic - Zingerman’s Creamery staff will discuss and offer taste samples of a variety of cheese and wine or beer pairings, along with a selection of jams, pickles, and other treats. 6-8pm. $45. Zingerman’s Creamery, 3723 Plaza Dr. 734-929-0500. zingermanscreamery.com 15th Annual Green Fair - Displays of alternative-fuel vehicles, renewable energy, green building materials, solar energy installations, and other energy conservation products and practices. 6-9pm. Downtown Ann Arbor, Main St. & Liberty St. 734-794-6161. mainstreetannarbor.org Free

14 SUNDAY Red Fish, Blue Fish, Teach Kids to Fish - Come and fish with fun activities, poles and bait included. Registration required. 9:30-11am. $5/per child. Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd. 734-794-6240. a2gov.org Grillin’ for Food Gatherers - This festive barbecue blowout fundraiser will feature live music, food from more than 50 local restaurants, beer and wine, kids games, and a silent auction of food-related items. 3-8pm. $75/in advance, $85/at the door, $10/children ages 3-10, free/under age 3. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 734-761-2796. foodgatherers.org/grillin

15 MONDAY Bug Safari - Kids learn about insect pollinators and how to help native pollinators at home. 10am-noon. $5. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. 734-647-7600. lsa.umich.edu/mbg

16 TUESDAY Mini Clay Figures: Adventure Time Come make your adventure’s hero using polymer clay. For grades K-5. 2-3:30pm. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free

19 FRIDAY Relay For Life of Ann Arbor - Where all Ann Arbor residents, friends and families impacted by cancer can celebrate cancer survivorship, remember loved ones lost and fight back. Each participant fundraises throughout the year, and the money in turn goes to support the activities of the American Cancer Society, including patient support, raising awareness, educating, and of course, cancer research. 6am-2pm. Donation appreciated. Washtenaw Community College Community Park, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. 206-491-4022. relayforlife.org/annarbormi

20 SATURDAY Daddy Day - Attention daddies, bring your kids for games, an obstacle course, story time and snacks. Legos and other building materials will be there for daddy play time. 9:30-11am. $12. Lamaze Family Center, 2855 Boardwalk. 734-9731014. lamazefamilycenter.org

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families have been mostly left out of the recovery equation, which often contributes to relapse. Structured Family Recovery™ starts with a family and ends with a family recovery team. 6:30-9pm. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. 734-485-8725. dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series Free

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week Experience cuisine that delights your palate. Take advantage of this opportunity to discover new restaurants and enjoy old favorites at a discounted price! Fixed pricing for lunch and dinner, with extraordinary menu options tailored to the event. Make your reservations early at participating restaurants. Runs through June 26. 11am-11pm. Fixed price. Downtown Ann Arbor. 734-668-7112. annarborrestaurantweek.com

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Holistic Young Yogis Summer Camp: Samsara Yoga & Family Center Children at the Holistic Young Yogis Camp will enjoy a supportive & non-competitive experience. Experts will teach them how to stretch and energize their minds with Holistic Projects and Yoga. Camp runs until Friday, June 26 and registration is required. 9am-4pm. $255. Samsara Yoga & Family Center, 1945 Pauline Suite D. 734-369-8361. samsaracenter.com

26 FRIDAY Rock Climbing 101 - Come try your hands, and feet, at some indoor rock climbing. For all kids in grades 6-12, with signed parental waiver. Registration required. 1-3:30pm. Planet Rock, 82 Aprill Dr. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free

27 SATURDAY Kids Day - White Lotus Farms invites the whole family for a fun day of live music, face painting, live animals, milking demonstrations and shopping. 9:30am-2pm. White Lotus Farms, 7217 W. Liberty. 734-474-6430. whitelotusfarms.com Free

It Takes a Family: A Cooperative Approach to Lasting Sobriety - This program will be presented by Debra Jay, Internationally-known Interventionist and chemical dependency specialist, speaker and trainer. Addiction is often described as a “family disease” – but up until now,

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Toddler Storytime, Youngsters enjoy listening to a fun story. For ages 18 months-3 years. Registration required. 10:30-11am. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St. 734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us Free

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