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EMERGENCY CHECKLIST BE PREPARED TO HANDLE ANYTHING
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PREPARING FOR THE EMPTY NEST
THE PAPER CHASE PAYING FOR COLLEGE
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JULY 2019 5 EDITOR’S NOTE EMERGENCY CARE
8 ADVENTURE & FUN CALENDAR, CRAFT & MORE!
14 MAMA SAID ...
THOUGHTS FROM AN EMPTY-NESTING PROFESSOR — TENNILLE LASKER-SCOTT
16 EXPLORE & LEARN THE PAPER CHASE
20 FAMILY & PARENTING
PREPARING FOR THE EMPTY NEST
22 GOOD EATS
COOL OFF WITH COLD TREATS
30 EXPLORE & LEARN
EMERGENCY CARE CHECKLIST
STRAWBERRY POPSICLES
38 KID APPROVED WATER FUN —JORDAN KING
PREPARING FOR AN EMPTY NEST
ON THE COVER: PHOTO BY BRIAN CHILSON
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Soaring Through Summer While we may all be sweltering in the heat of summer, there is still a ton to do before the kids go back to school mid-August (and plenty of fun to soak up before it’s all over!). Summer isn’t over until you whip up a big batch of delicious frozen treats with the kids! Ice cream is classic, but if you are looking to branch out, flip to page 22 and see what food writer Zara Abbasi has to offer. From pineapple slushies to heavenly Reece’s ice cream cake, there will be something to satisfy your sweet tooth and help the kids cool off. School may be out, but that doesn’t mean the rules have to fly out the window. We speak with Hope Mullins, assistant director of the Injury Prevention Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, about the spike in accidents they see over the summer months, and give readers some detailed info on how to handle any emergency that comes your way from broken bones to burns, cuts, chipped teeth and more. Head over to page 30 for our Emergency Care Checklist. While there is plenty to do to protect those babies when they are home in your nest, things get a little harder when it’s time for them to fly the coop. There is so much preparation that goes into getting kids ready to leave home … and we need to start teaching those lessons at a young age. We chat with Centers for Youth and Families on page 20 about the best ways to prepare kids for the big leap by helping them gain independence and skills they’ll need when Mom and Dad aren’t just down the hall anymore. We hope this issue of SAVVYkids will encourage you to look to the future (and feel a little more prepared) as well as motivate you to soak in all the summer fun you can while your kids are young. They’ll spread their wings before you know it!
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Summer Reading Club PUBLISHER KATHERINE DANIELS | katherine@arktimes.com EDITOR AMY GORDY | amy@arktimes.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR MANDY KEENER
Summer Highlights
ART DIRECTOR | DIGITAL MANAGER KATIE HASSELL
July 27: End of Summer Celebration
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE LESA THOMAS
July 22: Library Night at the Travs
Special programs by Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Museum of Discovery • Magician Scott Davis The Kinders • Tommy Terrific
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contributors ANGELA E. THOMAS is a proud University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate and a member of its Alumni Board. For 11 years, she served Central Arkansas as editor for a locally owned magazine. Thomas is founder and owner of the greeting card company GODsent Greetings.
Laman Library's Universe of Stories Summer Reading Challenge with an interactive Hubble Space Telescope & Science on a Sphere Exhibit at the Main Branch
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DWAIN HEBDA is a writer and editor living in Little Rock. He and his wife, Darlene, are the parents of four grown children. The empty-nesters spend their time traveling, working out and spoiling their two dogs.
MELISSA TUCKER spends her days working in web marketing. When not at work, you'll probably find her at the gym, on the playground with her kids or checking out too many books from the library.
ZARA ABBASI lives in Little Rock with her husband and three children. She is a licensed attorney but you know her better as Little Rock’s friendly pastry chef and custom cake maker. She keeps busy with dessert orders, pop-up dinners, writing articles and doing anything food-related. Follow her on Instagram @Zaramadeit for her newest cake creations and dinner ideas.
KATIE CHILDS is a wedding, lifestyle and commercial photographer based in North Little Rock. When she’s not behind the camera, Katie and her husband, Jon, can be found rock climbing with their two pups in Northwest Arkansas and listening to embarrassing rap music.
TENNILLE LASKER-SCOTT is a goofy, sportsloving, social activist who was blessed with two wonderful sons that she happily embarrasses on a continual basis. She currently resides in Arkansas and teaches at a state university. You can find her wherever good food and drinks are served.
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ADVENTURE & FUN
2019
Through July
Through July
MOVIES IN THE PARK
On Wednesdays, when the sun goes down the big screen lights up at First Security Amphitheater in Riverfront Park. Bring a blanket and a picnic for this family-friendly, free movie series. Check out the July lineup:
WYE MOUNTAIN FLOWERS AND BERRIES
July 6 & 20
JULY 3: “THE GREATEST SHOWMAN” JULY 10: “THE SANDLOT” SUPER SUMMER SATURDAY JULY 17: “DODGEBALL” AT THE CLINTON CENTER In conjunction with its current temporary JULY 24: “JUMANJI” exhibit, “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea,” JULY 31: “THE HELP” these two free family programs will encourage
Spend a day and fill some buckets with delicious blueberries and blackberries at Wye Mountain Flowers and Berries. After you finish picking, check out the barnyard petting area, ride the berry choo-choo and grab some fresh-cut flowers. facebook.com/WyeMountain
environmental stewardship in a fun way. Enjoy showings of “Happy Feet” and hands-on activities that will raise awareness about how plastic pollution affects Arkansas and the world on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center beginning at 4:30 p.m. clintonfoundation.org
July 7 & 21
KIDS’ YOGA SERIES: EXPLORING THE EARTH!
WEDNESDAYS AT SUNDOWN
FREE ADMISSION
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July 17
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Arkansas Yoga Collective hosts this special yoga series just for kids ages 6-12. Little yogis will learn poses and sequences, play movement games and use fun hands-on activities as a way to build a love for their unique selves and the Earth. Each class will feature a different element or Earth-based theme. $10 per student. arkansasyogacollective.com
July 12
OPENING RECEPTION ’WANDERING SPIRIT: AFRICAN WAX PRINTS’
Celebrate the opening of “Wandering Spirit: African Wax Prints,” a tribute to the century-old handmade designs and patterns on textiles that originated in Indonesia and were copied by Europeans and exported to Africa. The reception at UA-Pulaski Tech Center for Arts and Humanities begins at 6:30 p.m. with speaker Korto Momolu-Briggs. Music will be provided by Zinse Agginie's Percussion Quartet. uaptc.edu/charts
July 22
LIBRARY NIGHT AT DICKEY-STEPHENS PARK Central Arkansas Library’s Summer Reading Club participants are invited to enjoy a free general admission ticket to the July 22 Arkansas Travelers vs. Frisco RoughRiders baseball game at DickeyStephens Park. Tickets will be available after July 1 at your local branch. cals.org
July 20
SHOCK THE ROCK!
Through August
THIRSTY THURSDAYS AT GARVAN GARDENS
Every Thursday throughout the summer in Hot Springs, kids can enjoy running through the sprinklers all day long at both the Children’s Garden and Ellipse. Garden admission: $15 adults, $5 ages 4-12, free ages 0-3. garvangardens.org
Science and technology fans won’t want to miss the world's largest Tesla Coil in action at “Shock the Rock!,” a Tesla-themed free event beginning at 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center. Greg Leyh, a California electrical engineer and scientist, completed construction of the 40-foot Tesla coil tower in October 2018, and will display its awesome capabilities in Little Rock. In addition to the big show, enjoy Museum of Discovery educators presenting electricityrelated demonstrations and hands-on, interactive activities from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. The Tesla shows begins at 8:45 p.m. and will last for 45 minutes. Food trucks will be on site, and beer and other beverages will be available for purchase. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Coolers and outside food or drink will not be permitted. The public is encouraged to bring ear protection. Museum of Discovery will also provide earplugs at no charge. museumofdiscovery.org SAVVYKIDSAR.COM | JULY 2019
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Spotlight on Nonprofits Arkansas Dream Center
Who’s Leading? Drew Davis, an accountant by trade who was working for New Life Church in Little Rock, founded the Arkansas Dream Center after feeling called to form an outreach ministry. In the summer of 2009, he packed a few tools into a pickup truck and headed into the community looking for opportunities to help people. What’s It All About? Davis started just by knocking on doors and asking whomever answered if they were in need of any kind of help. From this humble offer, the ministry has grown to provide afterschool programming and mentoring for kids, and has developed one of the state’s largest feeding organizations focused on children. It also owns and operates Restoration Home, a safe place for women looking for a fresh start. Where Can I Find It? Little Rock: 1116 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive, 501-232-0630 North Little Rock: 1900 Pine St., 501-232-0630 Conway: 633 S. Country Club Road, 501-328-5433 Heber Springs: 817 Highway 110 East, 501-270-4008 You can also learn more at ardreamcenter.tv or facebook.com/dreamcenter.
When Can I Attend? In addition to its feeding and afterschool programs, Arkansas Dream Center provides Project Prevention, targeting families at risk of losing their children to foster care; Adopt-A-Block community connection events; and Guys Night/Girls Night events open to kids in the seventh to 12th grades. These just scratch the surface of the many ways Arkansas Dream Center reaches into the community to provide help and hope to those who need it most. Why Is It Important? The Dream Center believes every individual has a right to chase their God-given dream for happiness and fulfillment in their life. It works to remove the barriers that hinder them from attaining that dream, whether it’s hunger, bad choices or other sticking points in life. How Can I Help? The Dream Center has grown its ministry rapidly and with it, the need for caring volunteers and partner organizations to help accomplish its mission in the community. Tutoring and mentoring, cleanup, construction, collecting, organizing, picking up and delivering donations are just a few of the simple, yet critical, roles volunteers can play. While affiliated with New Life Church, Arkansas Dream Center eagerly welcomes volunteers of all faiths and walks of life, and donations are always gratefully accepted.
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Personalized Welcome Mat Make your doormat unique to you
You will need: Doormat 30-by-18-inch coir natural fiber Foam sponge brushes Acrylic craft paint Painter’s tape Stencil X-acto knife
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How to:
1. Start by creating your personalized stencil. Type up your word or phrase and find the font you like best. Print out on 11-by-17inch paper. 2. Cover the mat with the painter's tape making sure to slightly overlap edges and to cover enough area that the stencil will be applied. 3. Center your stencil on top of the taped area. Use a little tape to hold the paper in place. 4. Use the X-acto knife to cut out the word or phrase from the paper and the underlying tape. 5. Carefully remove the tape, leaving the blocked off areas covered. Smooth down any tape edges that have come up or moved. You want a well-defined edge of tape where you will be painting. 6. Using the sponge brush to dabb, don’t brush, the paint to the areas you want painted. 7. Once all the paint is applied, carefully remove the tape and allow paint to fully dry.
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MAMA SAID...
Thoughts From an Empty-Nesting Professor BY TENNILLE LASKER-SCOTT
So as I grapple with the reality of living alone for the first time in over two
decades, I am also facing sending another child to college. This should be easy, right? I mean, I didn’t break his older brother and he just graduated college. However, this time is definitely different. When my oldest son entered college, I was just starting my position as a professor, and over the past four years I have learned exactly what I should have taught him before he went into the world and what I wish every parent would teach their kid BEFORE they become my student. The following range from everyday care to necessary life lessons. Everyone (who is able) should teach their child:
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The importance of good hygiene—This new-found freedom of most freshmen often includes the liberty of showering when they feel like it. It often conflicts with … my nose. You probably feel this is unnecessary, that your child would NEVER attend a class, event or just go out in public without bathing or brushing their teeth … You would be wrong.
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How to clean/do laundry—Without fail, every year, I will be asked by at least a few to a dozen students how to remove a stain, why their “whites” are brown or pink, and undoubtedly I will get at least one student who will ask me where do they take their dirty clothes and will be completely astonished when informed that they are responsible for laundering their own clothes. Also, housekeeping is most likely for common areas, not private dorm rooms. Most universities do not offer private cleaning; teach them to clean up their own spaces.
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How to share—Some of us did a true disservice to our kids by not teaching them the importance of sharing ... and when to stop sharing. Sharing their space, time and even ideas seems to be a hard lesson to learn for so many students.
(FROM LEFT) QUA, AJ AND TENNILLE.
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The difference between “want” and “need”—This seems so simple, right? Wrong. You would never know how much anxiety you could save your child by teaching them the difference. A literal lesson I’ve had to teach: You want cupcakes. You need soap, toothpaste, paper, pencils … and textbooks. Cupcakes can wait until your needs are met.
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Financial literacy—So often parents do not want to worry their children about their financial woes. But it’s important to prepare your child for the financial shifts of life. For so many kids, especially first-generation students, who receive financial aid or scholarships, this will be the first time they are responsible for a large sum of cash. Teach them how to manage their money! So many students mismanage their finances and spend more time worrying about how they’ll get through the remaining days of the semester rather than their examinations.
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It’s OK to fail, it’s more important how you respond—After watching my son completely depressed after bombing a test in his middle school years and learning that his overall concern was that I would no
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longer believe he was smart or good, I vowed to teach both of my sons the importance of reacting to bad experiences, decisions, etc. It’s OK to not be perfect. Failure is reached only if you stop trying. Kids seem to dwell in their failure. We need to teach them how build on the missteps to achieve their wanted outcome.
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Not everyone is their friend/will like them—It’s OK to not be adored by everyone, including your roommate and/or professors. It’s also OK to not like everyone. This simple notion will save your child, classmates, teachers, administrators, etc. many hours of discomfort and ill-feelings.
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Differences can be cool—Everyone does not have the same childhood, live in the same type of neighborhood, have the same family make-up, have the same financial resources or even equal education. Do not let those differences inspire separation, rather let them be a catalyst to expanding your own knowledge and experiences.
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Therapy is NOT shameful—Honestly, this is so important. I have so many students who are troubled by so many things that we didn’t have to deal with growing up. The ever-changing world and the easy access to … everything, via the internet, has produced a completely different experience for our children. Some need to talk about what they see and experience before it negatively impacts what they do. Some don’t feel comfortable talking to their parents. As a professor, I’ve directed many students to our Wellness Services, after they’ve confessed to heartbreaking experiences and their fear of being judged, not accepted, and shamed. Unburden your children!
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The Paper Chase
Without a plan, paying for college is a daunting task BY DWAIN HEBDA
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It used to be said
that the single biggest investment a family makes is the purchase of a home, but try telling that to families with more than one child bound for college. It’s nearly incomprehensible how quickly college costs have escalated. According to the National Center of Education Statistics, the cost to attend college in 1985-86 was under $5,000 a year—that averages public, private, two-year, four-year and includes tuition, fees, room and board, the whole shebang. Fastforward to 2015-16 and the cost was $22,432, more than 4.5 times the cost 30 years prior. Private colleges and universities get a lot of the blame for driving up the price, but statistics show public institutions have done more than their share in this department, particularly in the last decade or so. Between 2005–06 and 2015–16, the average cost of attending public institutions grew 34 percent to $19,000 per year, compared with 26 percent growth for private nonprofit
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schools and a 16 percent decrease in for-profit private institutions. Not that private education is a steal: In 2015-16 a four-year private education set families back nearly $40,000 per year on average, meaning a $200,000 degree isn’t all that uncommon. “The first thing we tell people is nobody has a blank check for their children anymore,” said Tim Quillin, partner with Aptus Financial. “Philosophically, you just can’t assume that you can pay for whatever college they choose. That’s not an option.” Quillin also said the days of a plucky college kid paying their way through school by waiting tables is largely gone, too. It’s simple mathematics: No parttime gig is going to pay enough for a full-time college student to come up with more than a sliver of the $90,000 or so it costs to attend a public four-year institution. Of course, none of this is particularly shocking news to today’s parents, who Quillin said are wellacquainted with the cost of college and the lingering impact of paying for school. “I think Millennials understand saving is extraordinarily important, as they are often burdened with their own student loan debt,” he said. “Which
makes it harder to start saving for your child’s education when you’re still paying for your own education.” Nevertheless, Quillin said the first two cardinal rules of building that college nest egg are to set a goal and start as early as possible. “Think about a philosophical goal—do you want to have 50 percent of public college costs saved up before they start? Twenty-five percent? Or do you really want to focus more on paying as you go and making sure your kids have some skin in the game?” he said. “I think that’s all completely valid, but the point here is between two spouses, you want to get on the same wavelength in terms of how much money you’re willing to spend on your children’s education.” Quillin recommends 529 plans, which are taxfriendly and flexible enough to be applied under various circumstances. “In many states, you get a state tax deduction for contributing into the plan,” he said. “In Arkansas, you can also get a deduction for out-of-state 529 plans. The money comes out tax-free as long as you use it for educational purposes.” “Even if you have the super-high-quality problem
“529 plans are tax-friendly and flexible enough to be applied under various circumstances."
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“In Arkansas, you can also get a deduction for out-of-state 529 plans. The money comes out tax-free as long as you use it for educational purposes.” of saving too much in a 529, you can change the beneficiary. So, if one kid gets a scholarship and the other one doesn’t, you can change it to whoever needs the money the most. You can use it for first cousins, you can use it for grandchildren, or parents can use it for themselves if they want to go back and take some college courses.” Other strategies include being creative in structuring a degree. Attending a two-year college to get halfway to a four-year degree is a smart move, as two-year schools are generally much less expensive. Look for concurrent credit programs; some high schools in Arkansas have partnered with local community colleges to provide courses at little
to no additional charge while the student is still in high school. This has allowed some kids to earn their high school diploma and associate’s (two-year) degree simultaneously, saving their families thousands. And, parents shouldn’t automatically dismiss the idea of a skilled education or the value of a gap year, either. “For kids who don’t necessarily want to go to college but want to pursue a career of some kind, it’s going to make a lot more sense to consider the trades that don’t require a four-year degree,” Quillin said. “A gap year or two focused on service also might not be a bad idea, giving the student a chance to grow and mature and then be ready to put their best effort into college.”
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FAMILY & PARENTING HEALTH & WELLNESS
Preparing for the Empty Nest Teaching those baby birds to fly solo begins at home—and early BY ANGELA E. THOMAS
Whether your child is graduating
from pre-K or middle school, you should begin to teach him a number of important life skills. “The key is preparation,” said Mark Bryant, NSLPE, clinical therapist and director of the Centers for Youth and Families Training Institute. “Parents should begin to work with their children when they’re young versus one month or six months before they leave for college. Early on, you’ll want to focus on independence and what that entails.” This can begin when your child is as young as 5. For instance, set up a routine that includes picking out their clothes, packing lunches and backpacks the night before. They should also learn how to make meals, do laundry and manage time. This can begin with household chores, such as learning how to set the table, helping to plan meals, taking turns cleaning the kitchen and keeping their rooms clean.
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“Allowing children to help keep their calendars—most have after-school activities— scheduling appointments as well as study times helps them learn time management and decision-making,” Bryant said. “As parents, we often forget about the importance of decisionmaking. It’s important that children learn to make decisions, experience failures and learn from them. Allow them to make choices and experience the consequences.” This will help them learn to weigh out the pros and cons and learn how to handle bigger issues later. “Like ‘What happens when I’m away at college and homesick?’ ‘How do I handle academic challenges?’ or ‘What should I do if I have a car wreck?’,” Bryant added. “While there are situations you cannot prepare for ahead of time, you can write out the steps they’d need to take.” Your children will also need to know how to handle money. This lesson can also start when they’re young. Set up a mock bank account. Seek out expert advice, such as Dave Ramsey’s blog “15 Ways to Teach Kids About Money.” You can also teach them how to budget using printable sheets like those found on ThirtyHandmadeDays.com. “Younger children can be taught how to spend and save using allowances and birthday money. Older children, how to save for bigticket items. And teens can start with a bank account that you oversee, so they get real, practical experience—especially as they begin to earn their own money. When they begin to drive, allow them to purchase gas, chip in on the car insurance and so forth,” Bryant said. If possible—and when they are the appropriate age—share your household budget, showing them the expenses, savings and how to balance income and outgo. “Look for opportunities to teach your children. Assess their skills individually. Some children are simply better with money than others,” he added. “I’m also a huge proponent of children working or volunteering. Doing so will allow them to learn how to balance school, extracurricular activities, homework and work, and how to manage responsibilities and time.” While some parents may find it difficult to teach their children these skills through hands-on experience, it’s important to do so, Bryant said. “Kids learn by doing. Give them the responsibility and free yourself.”
•Getting up and out the door is often an ordeal for families. When our children entered school, they each had themed alarm clocks. Once they entered middle school, they were totally responsible for getting up on time. If they got up late, he/she had to eliminate something, whether it was sitting for a casual breakfast or grooming at home, etc., or they experienced the stress of running out of the door for the bus. •Mom, I know you like having the dishwasher loaded just so, the T-shirts folded like Marie Kondo and the floors mopped left to right in a zig-zag pattern. In the words of Elsa, “Let It Go!” Assign age-appropriate duties to the children. You’ll run yourself ragged trying to make everything “perfect.” Your children need to learn these life skills, and you’re gaining more free time.
Remember, the children will leave, and you and your spouse will be alone together. Be intentional about your marriage: •Reprioritize. As young parents, we often put the children first—understandably, they require a lot. However, you must remember you, as a couple, provide their foundation, and they’re learning about marriage by watching you. Make sure you’re one another’s No. 1 priority; the children come next.
•Date one another—romance is important. You don’t want to turn to one another after the kids leave and say “Oh, hey. Now, who are you?” Also, cultivate common interests as well as individual ones.
•Plan to be alone, and decide what that looks like. Do you want to downsize? Do you want to remain in your home? Expect that you’ll want to move closer to your grandchildren … trust me.
•Prepare for the bounce back or the delayed response, meaning you may have a child
come home after he graduates from college, or a child who stays home while attending college—if your child is an introvert, a local college may be a better choice. However, you should remember, he/she is your adult child and should be treated as such.
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GOOD EATS
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Cool Off With Cold Treats
Cold creations make kids of all ages smile during a summer heat wave BY ZARA ABBASI PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATIE CHILDS
I know, as a mom, I’m technically not supposed to like summer vacation because my
STRAWBERRY POPSICLES
kids will be home, wanting snack after snack, and because I’ll have to find things for them to do. But, I’ll be honest: I love the summertime. I love spending time with them because I was told forever ago that I would never be able to have children. That sounds like such a serious mention in such a lighthearted column, but behind every lighthearted story is something deeper. Mine just happens to be that I see my kids as a gift—as frustrating as they can be on certain days. Seeing them laughing and learning new things brings me so much joy. When they fight, I take a deep breath and remember that they’re learning each other and actual life lessons. Parenthood isn’t easy, but remembering those doctor’s words keep me balanced and grateful that I get to witness the good along with the frustrating. One way that we really get to enjoy our time together is by making lists of fun things to do. This keeps us focused and keeps frustrations at bay. Do you have a summer bucket list? We don’t have a stringent one that we are tied down to, but we do like to keep a running list of fun things to do during the kids’ summer break. We get only a handful of summers to make memories before they rush off to college and enter their careers. These sweet summers are a gift, and their childhood is quickly running out. We love traveling together, as many pool days as possible, s’mores, grilling out, lazy movie days, board games and cooking together. There are so many more on our list and things change from year to year based on their ages and interests, but there are a few things that stay on that list year to year. One of those things is making cold summer treats together. I love to see their faces when they make their own ice cream and get that first scoop out, or pull out that first popsicle of the summer and wonder if their flavor combination was a success. It may just be food but the memories we get to make together are worth all the weird flavors they come up with and the stickiness that follows. Whenever we decide to make our cold treats, we make a list of fun flavor combinations, but I help guide them so we’re not wasting ingredients, which is one of my biggest pet peeves. We love using fresh or frozen fruits when possible, but we have used jams and jellies in a pinch. In addition to different flavors, we also like to think up a variety of recipes we can make. Popsicles and ice creams are staples, but we have also made a fun ice cream sandwich cake before with minimal effort and it was a hit. I hope this gets the wheels turning for your own summer creations! SAVVYKIDSAR.COM | JULY 2019
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PINEAPPLE SLUSHIES
If you’ve ever been to Disney World, then you might be familiar with a certain pineapple frozen treat they’ve mastered. We go pretty regularly and if we go in the summer, I have to have one for the pure sense of nostalgia. In the other seasons, it’s hard to get your fix. This recipe is a variation of it and I’ll point out a few ways you can change it up. 2½ cups frozen pineapple chunks 1 cup cold coconut water Juice from ½ lime 2 tablespoons sugar (can add less) 1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until mixed. Can add in more coconut water or pineapple juice to thin out, or add in more pineapple or ice to thicken. 2. Different options: Here are things you can change up to get a variation on this treat. Can use two cans of pineapple chunks instead of frozen, reduce liquid, and blend with a tub of cool whip or ice cream. Can thin out with pineapple juice to make it drinking consistency, or can refreeze for more solid consistency. For a more adult version, add your favorite rum to the drink. 3. Enjoy!
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RAZIK CHILLS OUT WITH A PINEAPPLE SLUSHIE
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ADD A PEANUT BUTTER DRIZZLE FOR AN EXTRA PUNCH!
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REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM ‘CAKE’ This one is so easy that you might just feel a smidge guilty about serving it as something you “made.” But it’s summer and you have better things to do, like lay by the pool. Well, at least I do. But seriously, this is such an amazing treat because you can easily change up the flavors to your liking. This is one of our favorites. 9 ice cream sandwiches 2 pints vanilla ice cream, softened 2 cups crushed or chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups ½ cup Reese’s pieces ½ cup peanut butter, plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, melted, stirred and set aside ½ cup crushed Oreos, optional ½ cup chocolate shell 1. In a glass or serving dish, lay out the ice cream sandwiches so the entire bottom of the dish is covered. 2. In a mixing bowl, add in ice cream, chopped candies and cookies and stir to mix. Layer half the mixture on top of the ice cream sandwiches. Drizzle top with melted peanut butter and chocolate shell. Let it harden for a minute or two and then repeat by adding another layer of the ice cream, melted peanut butter and chocolate shell. 3. Place in freezer until the ice cream solidifies again, at least an hour or two. 4. Serve with whipped cream and enjoy!
MARTIAL ARTS SUPPORTS STRONG GIRLS According to Chinese legend, a major innovator of the martial arts was a woman. Her name was Ng Mui, a Buddhist fighting nun in the 1600s. She encountered a 15-year-old girl, Yim Wing-Chun, being harassed by thugs trying to force the girl to marry, but Ng Mui offered her protection and training. Together, these two women developed innovative fighting styles to suit women’s bodies. They specialized in efficient, nimble movements that would play on a woman’s strengths rather than trying to match the brute force of their larger male opponents. Modern martial arts are more accessible to girls and women than ever. Some people still think of martial arts as a boy’s sport, but in fact, girls have clear advantages. While boys jump into classes with great enthusiasm, they frequently ignore instructors, telling us they’ve learned a lot from watching movies and practicing on their own. Girls tend to take instruction better and try hard long after boys assume they’ve done enough. In elementary years, girls tend to acquire skills faster, lead the class in fitness and endurance, and are willing to take on leadership challenges first. During puberty, when boys become taller, more muscle-bound, and more naturally aggressive, girls often get caught off guard. But good martial arts teachers will guide girls through this shift. In addition to teaching effective defense and escape, they teach girls confident postures and public speaking and leadership skills. This training teaches girls to trust and protect their bodies and voices as they become women.
At Unity Martial Arts, where I teach, we are very intentional about supporting girl power. If you are looking for a place to train, here are some signs that a school values women: • Has women instructors and plenty of women in the advanced ranks. • Shows modification of defense techniques for different body types. • Offers women-only classes. • Has a physical space that is appealing to women and men. For instance there are pictures of strong, confident women on the walls, and women have their own locker room. • Is friendly toward breastfeeding either in the open or in a quiet provided space. • Offers opportunities for working moms to train at the same time as their children.
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RAZIK AND AMILA SAVOR SUMMER STRAWBERRY POPSICLES.
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STRAWBERRY POPSICLES
My favorite popsicle flavor of all time is strawberry dipped in a good quality chocolate! I eat two in a row sometimes and just skip dinner because I crave them that much. These are super simple and so delicious. You can skip the chocolate because it’s not even necessary with how fresh these taste. 4 cups fresh strawberries, cut up ½ cup sugar (less or more depending on how sweet or tart your berries are) ½ cup water 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice 1. Mix the strawberry pieces and the sugar and let it rest for at least 10-15 minutes, until the berries release their juices. 2. Add all the berries and their juice, along with the water, into a blender and blend until it’s pourable. Test for sugar at this level and add in more if necessary. Add in more water if the mixture is too thick. 3. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze at least 5 hours to overnight. 4. To unmold, run hot water on the bottoms and sides of the molds to release them. Refreeze if necessary. 5. Enjoy immediately or wrap individually and place in freezer for later.
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EMERGENCY CARE CHECKLIST Summer is a season for fun, adventure and accidents. Be prepared to handle any emergency that comes your family’s way! BY MELISSA TUCKER
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Summer break may mean no homework and more relaxed schedules, but it’s not a time to
relax the rules when it comes to safety, says Hope Mullins, assistant director of the Injury Prevention Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Some of the most common accidents seen at Children’s during the summer are falls, motor vehicle crashes, bikerelated injuries and firearm-related injuries. Mullins and other doctors at Children’s frequently advise parents to keep children safe with supervision, using safety devices and sticking to established safety protocol. “Supervision is key to keeping children safe,” she said. “Supervision when swimming, riding bikes, around campfires, and around firearms. Another key thing parents can do to keep children safe is to use the appropriate safe product for the activity they are engaged in.” Parents should have life jackets for swimming and water sports, helmets for bikes, skateboards, scooters and ATVs. Firearms should be secured using lock boxes, trigger locks or gun safes. Use seatbelts. Bring sunscreen for outdoor activities. Have a safe place for infants under 1 year old to sleep, such as a Pack ’n Play, she said. “Finally, don’t relax the rules just because it’s summer,” she said. “Safe transportation while traveling is still paramount. Don’t overcrowd vehicles. Everyone needs a seatbelt or car seat of their own. If you have rules about when or where or who your teenager may drive or ride with, don’t relax those rules by allowing riskier behaviors.” But should the worst happen, parents should be prepared and know how to act. Here are some tips on when to seek medical treatment or what to do before you can get there.
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FIRST-AID KIT ESSENTIALS
Consider packing a first-aid kit to keep in your car before embarking on summer vacations or activities. The items below are first-aid essentials, but you could consider adding other items based on your activity, such as insect repellent, a flashlight and batteries, sunscreen, matches and candles, rain gear or emergency blankets.
Band-Aids in various sizes Over-the-counter pain-relief or stomach medications Calamine lotion Aloe vera or other burn cream Elastic bandages Instant cold pack Thermometer Scissors and tweezers Splinting material Medical tape Sterile water or saline spray Antiseptic wipes & antibiotic ointment Sterile gloves Sterile gauze roll and pads
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Brush Up on CPR
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, helps continue the circulation of oxygenated blood to the brain when someone isn’t breathing normally. Without this oxygenated blood, brain damage or death can happen in under 8 minutes, according to kidshealth.org. CPR may be necessary in an accident, near-drowning, suffocation, poisoning, smoke inhalation, electrocution, or for infants suspected of having SIDS. Many hospitals offer CPR classes for soon-to-be parents who will deliver. Teens can learn the basics in babysitting classes. For everyone else who doesn’t need a CPR certification for their job, online and in-person courses are offered by the American Red Cross and the local chapter of the American Heart Association. Administering CPR is slightly different for infants, young children and adults and because this skill requires practice, parents should refresh their CPR knowledge every two years. Mullins suggests families take classes from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or American First Response. Look for classes at redcross.org or cpr.heart.org.
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Be a Safe Sitter
Boys and girls ages 12-14 are invited to register for Safe Sitter, a two-day babysitting course offered by Baptist Health Medical Center. It is a medically accurate, hands-on class that teaches how to handle emergencies when caring for children. Participants will learn what to do when a child is choking, how to call for emergency help, babysitting business skills, basic childcare skills like diapering and feeding, how to entertain children and keep them safe, and infant/child CPR. Classes are offered through July. Register at baptist-health.com.
Emergency Dental Care
A chipped tooth or a toothache is not a dental emergency, but bleeding and swelling that could indicate an infection may require a trip to an emergency dentist. Other symptoms that may need immediate dental attention are: • Abscess (swollen tissue with pus) • A knocked-out tooth or tooth fracture • Swollen gums • Bleeding • Severe pain, especially in the wisdom tooth area
What you should do:
• Call your regular pediatric dentist to find out about emergency care after hours or discuss your options at your next visit. • Give ibuprofen for pain. Not aspirin, as it can cause more bleeding. • Rinse the mouth with warm water and apply ice or a cold compress. • If you can find the broken tooth parts, take them with you. If a tooth is knocked out, rinse it with water and don’t hold it by the root. Try to place it back in the socket and hold until you can see the dentist. If you can’t do that, keep the tooth in milk. • If your child has severe bleeding, pain or excessive swelling, a trip to the emergency room may be necessary, but otherwise, emergency room doctors cannot perform dental services.
Severe Burns
The most common causes of burns, according to kidshealth. org, are scalds from hot liquids, flames or fireworks, chemical burns and overexposure to the sun. Burns are categorized into first-degree (the mildest burn), second-degree and third-degree, and it’s helpful to know which one you’re dealing with before you start treatment. • Symptoms of first-degree burns include: redness, pain, minor swelling and dry skin without blisters. • Second-degree burns produce blisters, severe pain and redness. The blisters often break open and cause the area to look wet with a bright pink or cherry red color. They can take up to three weeks to heal. • Third-degree burns are the most serious and affect the top layers of skin as well as underlying tissue. The skin looks dry and waxy-white, leathery, brown or charred. The area may feel numb because of nerve damage. These burns require emergency services and may need to be treated with skin grafts.
Immediate medical treatment is necessary for:
• Second- or third-degree burns • Burns spanning more than 2-3 inches in diameter. • For burns covering more than 10 percent of the body, call 911. Don’t use wet compresses or ice; cover the area with a clean cloth or towel. • Burns from a fire, an electrical wire or socket or chemicals • Burns on the face, hands, scalp, joint surfaces or genitals • Skin that looks infected with swelling, pus, increasing redness or red streaking near the wound SAVVYKIDSAR.COM | JULY 2019
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IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? Parents don’t always know which situations require an emergency room visit, which ones can go to urgent care and which ones can wait to see your regular pediatrician. Broken bones may seem like a reason to go to the emergency room, but if the break is located on the hand, wrist or foot, it can probably be treated by urgent care. More severe breaks involving the torso or hips, multiple fractures, or when the bone has broken the skin, should be treated in the emergency room.
Visit URGENT CARE or your child’s pediatrician for: • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea • Coughs, colds or sore throat • Upset stomach • Bladder and urinary tract infections • Bumps, minor cuts and scrapes • Ear aches • Sinus pain • Skin irritation or rashes • Sprains or strains
Vist the EMERGENCY ROOM or call 911 for:
• Fainting, loss of consciousness, seizure or convulsions • Fever (temperature greater than 100.4) in a newborn • Rapid or difficulty breathing • Sudden dizziness, weakness or change in vision • Change in behavior, such as confusion or difficulty waking • Severe or persistent vomiting or vomiting blood • Vomiting and/or diarrhea with dry lips or mouth and/or decreased urination • Severe or persistent diarrhea or blood in stools • Profuse bleeding or bleeding that won't stop with direct pressure after 15 minutes • A gaping wound with edges that don't come together • Problems with movement or sensation after an injury • A stiff neck associated with fever or headache • Accidents involving pedestrians or bicycles and cars • A red/purple rash that doesn't disappear when brief fingertip pressure is applied to the skin • A bulging or sunken fontanel (soft spot) in infants • Sudden severe pain anywhere in the body • Falls from any significant height • Mental health concerns Source: legacyhealth.org
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EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 911 POLICE
Police Department
Poison Control
Hospital
Before You Go
How to prepare for a hospital visit • At your next visit, talk to your pediatrician about which hospital you should choose in an emergency. • Know your child’s health history: Keep a notebook or digital notes about your child’s recent medications, tests, allergies and other information. • Don’t forget your health insurance ID card. • If your child has a fever, you should give a dose of feverreducing medication before you go to the hospital, if you haven’t already, or bring a dose if you think another will be needed while you wait. • Bring items to comfort and keep your child busy in the waiting area. • Tell your child what to expect to reduce his or her anxiety.
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kid approved Water Fun
I’VE CARRIED THIS THIRTY-ONE LARGE UTILITY TOTE AS A POOL BAG FOR YEARS. IT’S A GREAT SIZE TO HOLD MULTIPLE TOWELS, AN ASSORTMENT OF TOYS, GOGGLES, SNACKS, SUNSCREEN, ETC.
ONE OF MY FAVORITE POOL HACKS IS ATTACHING A CARABINER CLIP TO THE SHOULDER STRAP OF MY POOL BAG. I “HOLE-PUNCH” THE CORNERS OF OUR POOL MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND PUT THEM ON THE CLIP SO WE HAVE OUR CARDS HANDY.
THE KIDS LOVE THESE MIST ‘N SIP WATER BOTTLES! THEY ARE INSULATED TO KEEP THEIR WATER COLD AND ALSO HAVE A FUN MISTER THAT THEY CAN USE TO COOL OFF.
JORDAN KING AU.D.
WAS BORN AND RAISED IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK. SHE IS A PEDIATRIC AUDIOLOGIST SPECIALIZING IN COCHLEAR IMPLANTS AND IS BEGINNING HER 15TH YEAR OF PRACTICE AT ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. SHE IS WIFE TO HER HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART, LUKE, AND MOTHER TO GEORGIA GRACE, A 9-YEAR-OLD LOVER OF TENNIS, AND DAVIS, A 4-YEAR-OLD LOVER OF DINOSAURS. ON MOST OF HER DAYS OFF IN THE SUMMERTIME SHE CAN BE FOUND AT HER NEIGHBORHOOD POOL WITH THE KIDS, HAVING FUN IN THE SUN AND SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY AT THE CONCESSION STAND.
I NEVER HEAD TO THE POOL OR DOWN TO THE BEACH WITHOUT EITHER MY YETI OR TERVIS INSULATED TUMBLER.
COMMAND UTILITY HOOKS ARE ANOTHER FAVORITE “WATER FUN” HACK OF MINE. HAVE YOU EVER STAYED IN A BEACH HOUSE/CONDO THAT HAD ENOUGH HOOKS IN THE BATHROOM FOR EVERYONE’S DAMP TOWELS? I HANG THESE IN THE BATHROOM AND ON THE LAST (SAD) NIGHT OF OUR BEACH WEEK I POP THEM OFF WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE WALL.
SPLASH SWIM GOGGLES ARE A NEW FIND FOR ME THIS YEAR! THE FABRIC STRAP DOESN’T BREAK EASILY OR GET STUCK IN LONG HAIR, IT’S ALSO EASIER FOR YOUNGER KIDDOS TO PUT ON WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THESE FROM A CLIENT OF MINE WHO LOVES THEM FOR HELPING KEEP HER DAUGHTER’S COCHLEAR IMPLANTS ON WHEN SHE SWIMS. NEUTROGENA BEACH DEFENSE IS MY GO-TO SUNSCREEN FOR MYSELF. I ALSO REALLY LIKE SUN BUM PRODUCTS FOR MY FACE AND FOR MY KIDS. SUN BUM IS LABELED FOR SENSITIVE SKIN AND I FIND THAT MY KIDS' SENSITIVE SKIN AND EYES ARE TOLERANT OF IT.
I BOUGHT THESE MIA SHOES FOR MY DAUGHTER TO WEAR AS POOL SHOES THIS YEAR. THEY ARE SO SOFT AND COMFY, AND A MORE REASONABLY PRICED VERSION OF THE BIRKENSTOCK EVA SANDALS THAT ARE SO POPULAR.
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SOMETIMES WATER FUN MEANS PLAYING IN THE SPRINKLER IN THE YARD, OR TIME AT THE LAKE. EPOCH BAOBAB BODY BUTTER SMELLS LIKE CUPCAKES, FEELS WONDERFUL ON YOUR SKIN AND KEEPS AWAY THE MOSQUITOS. IT’S NOT MARKETED AS A MOSQUITO REPELLENT, BUT THIS LOTION WORKS BETTER FOR MY FAMILY THAN ANY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE BUG SPRAY.
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