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Valentine Visit

Capturing Priceless Moments

Tasty Teddy Bear Treats

The Code to Good Manners

TEACHER FEATURE Comfort in the FAMILY FAVORITES Cathy Kimball Dental Chair Nomination Round

All winners receive a $20 gift certificate, and a cake from our bakery!

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Capturing Priceless Moments

Tasty Teddy Bear Treats

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Valentine Visit

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The Code to Good Manners

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Local Happenings

PG. 6 Did You Know TOOLS

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Mumps Memo

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Reader Review — A Cat Named Frenchy Blue

PG. 11 Fun Calendar

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Family Favorites Nominations

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George Washington's Birthday

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Capturing Special Moments

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Teacher Feature — Cathy Kimball

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Happy Birthday February

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Dental Chair Made Easier

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Valentines for Granny

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The Manner Code

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Day Trip —Music of Pop Culture

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Scrapbook Photos

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Dental Screening

5 p.m., Hands on Children’s Museum, Olympia

In honor of dental month, HOCM will be offering free dental screenings to all families visiting the museum. Also enjoy fun dental-themed art and science activities. For more information, please visit hocm.org.

Sensory-Friendly Sunday

12 p.m., Wet Science Center, Olympia

The center will be open for kids and adults with sensory differences. Enjoy tactile activities, crafts, hand fidgets, book nook and hands-on exhibits. A limited number of noise canceling headphones and other sensory supports will be available.

The event is free. For more information, please visit lottcleanwater.org.

Homeschool Meet ‘n’ Greet

3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tenino Timberland Library

Join local homeschooling families and find out what kind of teaching resources the library has to offer. Network with other parents, share what teaching tricks worked for you and leave with the tools to build a successful education for your family. Refreshments provided. For more information, please visit trl.org.

Build & Play Saturday

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Centralia Timberland Library

Spend the morning imagining, building, stacking and playing at the library.

Create with LEGO bricks, connecting straws, blocks and other interactive toys.

For more information, please visit trl.org.

Kids ‘n’ Critters

All day, Northwest Trek Wildlife Center, Eatonville

Kids will enjoy crafts, activities and encounters with Trek’s smaller animals.

Up to four children, ages 12 and younger, will receive free admission with every full-paying adult. Also available February 19 and 20. For more information, please visit nwtrek.org.

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STEAMtastic Family Night Series

5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Winlock Timberland Library

Explore and enjoy a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities throughout this winter family series. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please visit trl.org.

Harry Potter Movie

2 p.m., Fox Theatre, Centralia

See the movie “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” For more information, please visit centraliafoxtheatre.com.

Pie Fest

1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Olympia Center, Olympia

Eat pie, win raffle prizes and compete in the pie baking contest. Proceeds support the Thurston County Food Bank and Senior Nutrition Program. For more information, please visit olypie.org.

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The screw system of the wrench (also called the adjustable spanner) was invented in 1843 by Edwin Beard Budding. Adjustable wrenches using his principle are used all over the world to this day.

In America, the first handheld screwdriver appeared on the market in the 1800s

Screws were first used in olive presses and grape presses. In the Middle Ages, this mechanism was adapted for use in the printing press and the paper press.

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The longest tape measure in the world is gold plated and was made in 1956 by a surveyor and tape-maker, Justus Roe. It measures 180 meters (600 feet).

Hammers have been used since the Stone Ages.

They were made of roc and used

for carving and breaking items.

Nails used to be square in shape instead of the common round shape we now see today.

Tabitha Babbitt lived in Massachusetts and worked as a weaver. In 1810 she observed men cutting wood with a pit saw, which is a two-handled saw that requires two men to pull it back and forth. Though the saw is pulled both ways, it only cuts wood when it’s pulled forward. She created a prototype of the circular saw that would go on to be used in saw mills. She attached a circular blade to her spinning wheel so that every movement of the saw produced results.

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A B I E S B Did your family welcome a new addition in 2016?

Entry Criteria: All babies must have been born in 2016 and reside in Lewis County or in The Chronicle’s circulation area. PUBLIC VOTING on chronline.com or swwfamily.com will determine the top three babies and local judges will choose the overall winner from the top three popular votes.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners will be chosen!

$150 cash for the 1st place winner!

Submit electronically at

chronline.com or swwfamily.com.

If photos are not a high enough quality, you may be contacted for a new photo.

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MUMPS An unconfirmed case of mumps at a local high school prompted a letter to be sent to parents last month.

The letter, which was sent by the Lewis County Department of Public Health and Social Services, said students at the high school may have been exposed to the virus.

Mumps is a contagious disease that is spread through coughing and sneezing or contact with the saliva from an infected person. People with the virus are generally contagious before they develop symptoms a few days later.

There is no treatment for mumps, but the Department of Health press release says that measles, mumps and rubella vaccines can greatly reduce the likelihood of

contracting the disease, which can cause loss of hearing, swelling of the covering of the brain and spinal cord, as well as brain damage.

Children should be vaccinated with two doses of the vaccine between 12 and 15 months of age with a follow-up vaccination between 4 to 6 years of age. Adults should generally receive at least one vaccination.

Those who get the mumps even when fully vaccinated may experience milder illness and fewer complications.

Without the vaccine, we would see many more cases of the mumps and many more cases with complications or severe symptoms.

Symptoms include: Fever Headaches Muscle aches Tiredness Loss of appetite The most distinctive symptom, however, is a swelling of the cheeks neck or jaw. Symptoms last from one week to 10 days.

What To Do If You Think Your Child Has Mumps Keep your child out of school and other public places. Contact your child’s clinic or doctor before going in and explain that you think your child has mumps. They may prefer you not have your child in the waiting area.

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2016 Recommended Immunizations for Children from Birth Through 6 Years Old

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Is your family growing? To protect your new baby and yourself against whooping cough, get a Tdap vaccine in the third trimester of each pregnancy. Talk to your doctor for more details.

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See back page for more information on vaccine­ preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them.

* Two doses given at least four weeks apart are recommended for children aged 6 months through 8 years of age who are getting an influenza (flu) vaccine for the first time and for some other children in this age group. §

Two doses of HepA vaccine are needed for lasting protection. The first dose of HepA vaccine should be given between 12 months and 23 months of age. The second dose should be given 6 to 18 months later.

HepA vaccination may be given to any child 12 months and older to protect against HepA. Children and adolescents who did not receive the HepA vaccine and are at high-risk, should be vaccinated against HepA.

If your child has any medical conditions that put him at risk for infection or is traveling outside the United States, talk to your child’s doctor about additional vaccines that he may need.

For more information, call toll free 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) or visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and the Vaccines that Prevent Them Disease

Vaccine

Chickenpox

Varicella vaccine protects against chickenpox. Air, direct contact

Rash, tiredness, headache, fever

Diphtheria

DTaP* vaccine protects against diphtheria.

Air, direct contact

Sore throat, mild fever, weakness, swollen glands in neck

Hib

Hib vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b.

Air, direct contact

May be no symptoms unless bacteria enter the blood

Hepatitis A

HepA vaccine protects against hepatitis A.

Direct contact, contaminated food or water

Hepatitis B

HepB vaccine protects against hepatitis B.

Contact with blood or body fluids

Influenza (Flu)

Flu vaccine protects against influenza.

Air, direct contact

Measles

MMR** vaccine protects against measles.

Air, direct contact

Mumps

MMR**vaccine protects against mumps.

Air, direct contact

Pertussis

DTaP* vaccine protects against pertussis (whooping cough).

Air, direct contact

Polio

IPV vaccine protects against polio.

Air, direct contact, through the mouth

Pneumococcal

PCV vaccine protects against pneumococcus.

Air, direct contact

Rotavirus

RV vaccine protects against rotavirus.

Through the mouth

Rubella

MMR** vaccine protects against rubella.

Air, direct contact

Tetanus

DTaP* vaccine protects against tetanus.

Exposure through cuts in skin

* DTaP combines protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. ** MMR combines protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Disease spread by Disease symptoms

Disease complications

May be no symptoms, fever, stomach pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), dark urine May be no symptoms, fever, headache, weakness, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), joint pain Fever, muscle pain, sore throat, cough, extreme fatigue

Infected blisters, bleeding disorders, encephalitis (brain swelling), pneumonia (infection in the lungs) Swelling of the heart muscle, heart failure, coma, paralysis, death Meningitis (infection of the covering around the brain and spinal cord), intellectual disability, epiglottitis (life-threatening infection that can block the windpipe and lead to serious breathing problems), pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death Liver failure, arthralgia (joint pain), kidney, pancreatic, and blood disorders Chronic liver infection, liver failure, liver cancer Pneumonia (infection in the lungs)

Encephalitis (brain swelling), pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death Meningitis (infection of the covering around the brain Swollen salivary glands (under the jaw), fever, and spinal cord) , encephalitis (brain swelling), inflamheadache, tiredness, muscle pain mation of testicles or ovaries, deafness Severe cough, runny nose, apnea (a pause in Pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death breathing in infants) May be no symptoms, sore throat, fever, Paralysis, death nausea, headache May be no symptoms, pneumonia (infection Bacteremia (blood infection), meningitis (infection of in the lungs) the covering around the brain and spinal cord), death Rash, fever, cough, runny nose, pinkeye

Diarrhea, fever, vomiting

Severe diarrhea, dehydration

Children infected with rubella virus sometimes Very serious in pregnant women—can lead to miscarhave a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes riage, stillbirth, premature delivery, birth defects Stiffness in neck and abdominal muscles, Broken bones, breathing difficulty, death difficulty swallowing, muscle spasms, fever Last updated January 2016 • CS261834-D ­

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A Cat Named Frenchy Blue Written by: Valerie Larwick Illustrated by: Valerie Larwick Published by: Authorhouse Intended for ages: Preschool and early elementary school ages A fun, rhyming book with cute illustrations of a cat that visits a dog while looking for a mouse. Frenchy makes the day more interesting, running about and causing mischief for the bored dog home alone. Frenchy makes a quick exit when he spots a mouse.

“I like A Cat Named Frenchy Blue because he is crazy in the beginning and calm at the end — until he sees the mouse.” ~ Chehalis 4th grader

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When’s the last time you got a new toothbrush?

Dentists say we The first Monopoly should use a new game was sold on toothbrush every this day in 1935. month.

Gather some friends and play Children’s Dental a game today.

Health Month Do you know the Judy Blume books? Do you know what the I.S.A.F. Club is in Fudge-a-Mania?

If you could change your name, which name would you choose for yourself?

Judy Blume’s Birthday

Get a Different Name Day

(Answer: I Swallowed A Fly)

Get an aerobic workout today.

Go out for a jog or if the weather is bad, jog on the spot or do jumping jacks for at least 10 minutes.

Today is the birthday of Levi Strauss. He invented blue jeans.

Survey the class to see how many people wear blue jeans. How many people own more than one pair?

Graph your results.

Find a cozy corner and curl up to read a good book.

Choose a classic like the Little House series.

Laura Ingalls Wilder born on this day in 1867 Why not show some love for your backyard birds today?

Go to nwf.org and look up Nature Crafts for Valentines to make some heart-shaped treats.

Valentine’s Day

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Who is your favorite president?

Find out about past presidents at whitehouse.gov/kids Presidents Day Make up a story today with a friend about a lonely polar bear.

Polar Bear Day

Volunteer to read to younger students at your local library.

Library Lovers’ Month Invent some snack food today.

Combine some of your favorite nuts, seeds and fruits to make it as nutritious as possible.

Snack Food Month

Imagine you are alone on an uninhabited island. Write a story describing a day in your life.

Robinson Crusoe Day

If the groundhog sees his shadow, winter will last for another six weeks!

Groundhog Day

Being a member of Scouting builds character, citizenship and fitness. Learn more about Scouting today.

Boy Scouts Day

Go outside and check on the weather. Then come back in and give your family a weather report.

National Weather Service established in 1870

Celebrate the achievements of African Americans by naming three of your African American heroes.

Do something nice for someone today!

Black History Month

Umbrella Day

Think up an invention that would help a person with a disability in honor of Thomas Edison’s birthday today.

National Inventors’ Day

Susan B. Anthony Do something Have a believed all people special for your pet discussion should have equal today. Clean out today in your rights and that girls their bowls, brush classroom should get the same them, wash their about the education as boys. bedding or take your importance Celebrate the birth of dog for a long walk. of kindness.

Susan B. Anthony Love Your Random Acts of today in 1820.

Pet Day Kindness Day

The February flower of the month is a violet.

Draw a bouquet of violets and give it to your mother or grandmother.

Jump Rope For Heart and HOOPS for Heart help you exercise and raise money.

Go to heart.org to learn more.

American Heart Month

Today is Quiet Day. Speak in a low voice, no shouting and make your classroom a quiet place today.

George Washington was born on this day in 1732. Collect all your quarters, sort them and count them up.

Write a letter to a friend or relative who lives far away.

International Friendship Month

This day honors the invention that protects us from rain and sunlight.

How many hearts can you find on this page in 60 seconds?

Now have a friend try.

Who found the most? ©Vicki Whiting

Tick the box on each day when you have completed 20 minutes of reading. Children who develop a love of reading will become better students and build a better future.

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Teacher Feature Cathy Kimball Edison Elementary School Paraeducator

"Ever since I moved to Edison in 1st grade, I've drawn MRs. Kimball a picture every day. Mrs. Kimball is working on a book to keep them all in.

She is the best. she is always very sweet to me!" ~ nominator, Kaylee C. What is your favorite part of teaching?

My favorite part about teaching is when you see a student’s face light up after they see their academic progress. It is very gratifying. Also, I love walking into a store and feeling like a celebrity when multiple students come running up to me, excited to see me.

What hobbies and interests do you enjoy outside of the classroom?

I love to draw cartoonic animals, crafting, and scrap booking. I love to be outdoors (when it’s warm of course!) And everyone knows how much I love cats.

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When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

What is one of your favorite teaching memories?

I dreamt to be an animator for Walt Disney. But as I grew older, I knew I wanted to work with children.

They have always gravitated towards me.

I once worked with a student a couple years ago that came to the country not knowing the English language. I worked with her every day, learning letters, sounds, and phonics. She picked up quickly.

Today, she is doing amazing and we still have a special bond.

What made you decide to be a teacher?

When my fourth child started school, I missed being around children. I started subbing at my son’s school, got hired, and never left. Best decision ever!

Do you have a favorite mantra or quote you find yourself always telling your students?

Anything else you would like to add?

Almost daily Kaylee draws me a kitty picture during her lunch recess! I will truly miss her when she leaves 3rd grade.

“The more you practice, the better you will get.”

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g n i r u t T p a C I M E lkum rs of Sa e t n e V ny

by Tiffa

A lifetime is filled with hundreds of moments; firsts, milestones, accomplishments. Most of us have a desire to recall these moments, whether you are a child, parent or grandparent. Reflecting on our beginnings reminds us of what we are capable of and who we are in essence.

Having two children, I am always on the lookout for ways to capture time without creating clutter. Here are some creative ways for you to consider. Some require a bit of dedication to accomplish, but all will have you and loved ones fondly reminiscing for years to come.

Artful Ideas

Scrapbooks are a traditional way to keep track of life’s moments, but

a shadow box hung on your wall showcases the same information and mementos that would otherwise be tucked away in a box. Crafty sellers on Etsy will even transform your memorabilia and information into wall art if you aren’t up to the task yourself.

Casting kits are a fun way to capture time. Creating a belly cast during

pregnancy leaves you with an everlasting replica of your belly, and 3-D casting kits allow you to create statues of intertwined hands, little feet and more.

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Growth Charts are a great way to track growth ver-

tically. My family had a section of our wall dedicated to tracking me and my siblings’ heights. The drawback to this method is that if you ever move you can’t take the wall with you! A great idea instead is to create a life size ruler and attach it to your wall. If you ever find yourself moving, simply take your ruler with you!

One of my favorite keepsake traditions are Paving Stones. Every Mother’s Day we do one for each of my

kids, alternating the foot used each year. When we put them in the yard it looks as though they are walking, and growing, down their own paths.

Another cute display idea is to hang framed birth photos of each child on a wall and hang a clock underneath each with the time of day they were born. Remember to label each photo with name, date, weight and length.

Craft Photography

Craftbooks are a great alternative If you find yourself

collecting every piece of art your kids create you will be up to your eyeballs in crafts sooner or later. Instead of keeping the clutter, take a picture of all crafts and put them in the photobook.

Photobooks are a great way to record spe-

cial moments. I like the idea of yearly books, for the family or the individual. Keep track of milestone information to coordinate with the images so you can include captions.

Monthly Photos of your baby can be taken

in the same place, using the same props. In this way you have a point of reference to how much your baby has grown and there is an overall theme pulling all photos together. A favorite toy, age signs or growth fact-boards are clever ideas.

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Every-Day-Of-The-First-Year Photos are great for the true over-achiever. One creative parent

took a daily picture and found a way to get the number of the day (1 to 365) into the photo using signs, blocks, magnets etc. Print it in a photobook and label it with your thoughts, quotes or what they were doing.

Memoirs

Birthday Journals are a clever idea to remember birthdays. I

pass the book around to birthday party guests and have them write a special birthday message. Years from now it will be fun to look back at who came to visit and what special somethings they gave.

You can even print off a few pictures of the festivities and slip them in between the pages.

Repurpose Baby clothes Recycled quilts are a cozy idea. You can recycle well-worn and loved baby, big kid or sports shirts into quilt blocks and piece them together into a truly unique blanket. If you don’t have time to sew, you can send your special clothing items to quilt makers on Etsy and they’ll do it for you!

Milestones

Teeth

When we start losing our teeth it is a time to celebrate, but what do we do with all those teeth? Wooden baby tooth keepsake boxes are handy to keep teeth in, and baby tooth albums keep all teeth and information kept neatly inside.

Hair

Etsy has some cute ideas for saving baby’s first haircut, including a sun catcher that showcases a baby picture and lock of hair, cute bags to store hair inside, necklaces and rings that hold baby hair, certificates and personalized shirts to make the picture you are going to take of that hair cut speak for itself.

I hope these ideas have stirred your creative juices and have inspired you to capture time in a new way this year! Share your ideas on our facebook page!

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Tiffany loves to spend time with her family and friends, is learning Tae Kwon Do with her daughters, enjoys writing for SWW Family Magazine and loves the great outdoors.

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Join us in the nomination round for Southwest Washington Family magazine’s annual Family Favorites section.

Nominate your favorite today!

Preschool Daycare OBGYN Pediatrician Family/child dentist Librarian Teacher Coach Photographer School spirit Extracurricular activity Toy store Hair salon (for children's cuts) Music instructor Tutor Family entertainment Public playground/park Family restaurant Place to cool off Rainy day activity

Kids’ meal Principal Campground Bus driver Playground duty Rest stop or cleanest restroom Coffee/cocoa stop Ice cream Trail/hike Fishing hole Summer camp Kids’ party location Childrens clothing store Neighborhood to trick-or-treat Location to train watch Sunday school Parade Place to volunteer Museum

The nomination round will start February 1st and will conclude February 28th.

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Happy Birthday George Washington Have you heard this story about George Washington?

When George was young, he cut down his father’s cherry tree.

How many differences can you find between these two pictures? There are at least 10.

Standards Link: Investigation: Find similarities and differences in common objects.

His father was angry. He asked George who cut down the tree.

“I cannot tell a lie,” said George. “I cut it with my hatchet.” Then his father gave George a hug instead of punishing him because he had told the truth.

This story comes from a book that was written after George Washington died. Is it a true story? Probably not. But it is told over and over again to remind people that George Washington was a good man.

As first president of the United States, George Washington helped to make the laws and policies that formed our country.

Some people wanted him to be the king of the United States.

He refused because he believed it was better to have a president who was elected by the people. ©Vicki Whiting 18 • February 2017 • Southwest Washington Family

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Routine dental examinations and cleanings are an important component of oral health care for both children and adults. However, many children do not visit the dentist until well after the time recommended by medical and dental professionals.

Parents may be unaware of the dental health timeline, or they could be reluctant to bring their children for fear of how their kids will behave - especially if parents are harboring their own apprehensions about the dentist.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child go to the dentist by age 1, or within six months of the eruption of his or her first tooth. Yet, according to a survey commissioned

by Delta Dental Plans, the average age of a child’s first dental visit is 2.6 years.

Parents worried about how their kids will respond to the dentist can take the following steps to acclimate kids to dental visits to make them more comfortable during their appointments now and down the road.

Be A Positive Role Model Children frequently learn by example. If they see their parents being diligent about dental care, they’re more likely to embrace proper oral hygiene. Bring children to your own dental appointments so they understand the process and become familiar with the type of equipment used.

Read Books About the Dentist And Role Play Information can allay kids’ fears about the dentist.

Read books together about dental visits and act out possible scenarios with your kids. Give kids toy dental health tools and have them practice exams on you and vice-versa.

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Stick To The First-Tooth Milestone Early dental visits will get kids used to going to the dentist and prevent minor problems that may lead to more complex dental issues.

Steer Clear Of Negative Words

Consider Using Your Dentist Some parents like to take their children to a pediatric dentist, but it may not always be necessary. Many family practices cater to patients of all ages, and the familiarity of the office may help make children feel more comfortable. Speak with your dentist about the ages they see.

Be Supportive And Instill Trust Avoid telling your child that everything will be okay. If a procedure is needed, this could affect his or her trust in you and make the dental office an even greater source of anxiety. Simply be supportive and offer a hand to squeeze or a hug if your child needs you.

Michael J. Hanna, DMD, a national spokesperson for the AAPD, suggests using positive phrases like “clean, strong, healthy teeth” to make the visit seem fun and positive rather than scary and alarming. Let the office staff come up with their own words to describe processes that won’t seem too frightening.

By employing these techniques, kids’ dental visits can be more pleasant for all involved, paving the way for a lifetime of healthy teeth.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA – An elderly woman was showered with love last Valentine’s Day. She got dozens of valentines from the local school children she waves at every day.

Pink and red, heart-shaped cards, made from old milk jugs and wire hangers, were placed across her lawn. More than 70 of the high school students stopped by to hand-deliver cards.

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Why does Granny Davidson get this kind of love from local students?

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or ten years now, Tinney Davidson, age 86, has been waving to the students of Highland Secondary School in Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada, as they walked past her home on the way to school.

Where did it happen?

Why did they do it?

Waving. The simple act of waving and smiling brightens the day.

The students all love it.

Granny Davidson smiles from her living room window and her front lawn is covered in valentines from local students.

February is Black History Month

Here are just three of the thousands of African Americans who have made important contributions to the lives of all people.

Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first female African Americans to start and grow a large business. She created hair care products for African American women. Some say Walker was America’s first self-made female millionaire.

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Jackie Robinson

Baseball Hall of Famer, Jackie Robinson probably changed baseball more than any other player–not by skill alone, but by who he was as a person. He was the first African American to play Major League Baseball.

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And so does Granny! “I love it,” she explained. “And, they seem to love it also.”

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Granville T. Woods Granville T. Woods was an African-American inventor who is often called the “Black Edison.”

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Conspiracy 3 Theory

by Dallas Smith, Director of Lewis County Head Start

Growing up in the 60s and 70s there was an agreed upon code of behavior for children. The agreed code was not between children and adults, but between parents, grandparents, school officials and the neighborhood watch, which was less about crime against property and more about the crime against grown-ups, elders and the good of the community as a whole. The code was not a secret or complex, in all actuality it was simplistic: "YOU NEED TO USE YOUR MANNERS" Children were taught at a young age: • Other people mattered • Let others go first • Shake hands • Say “nice to meet you,” “please,” “thank you” and “excuse me” Wait for all the traffic to go by before crossing the street. (If a driver stopped and motioned you forward, you were to give the courteous hand wave, universally known as thank you for letting me go first.)

plenty and manners enforced. I refer to this time as the good old days.

I realize all this might sound a bit utopic, and it did take some work on our parents’ end, but it paved a level playing field for children. You didn’t need the best clothes, or live in the nicest house to have good manners; you just needed to put into practice what you had learned.

Imagine for a moment if you were interviewing two people for a position with the same experience and credentials, and at the end of the interview Person A gets up to leave and says, “When will I know if I am hired or not?” and Person B who stands up, shakes your hand and says, “It was nice to meet you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.”

As parents and a community we can help create a culture where when children hurt others’ feelings they apologize, or when they run over someone’s foot with a cart in the grocery store they say “excuse me.” If we start teaching and expecting manners from our children when they are young, All the adults seemed to be in on we will most likely raise adults the conspiracy regarding the code who will feel confident in social and although there was the occa- situations, recognize when others sional standoff there was not a lot go out of their way for them and of leeway given. Reminders were well, make a positive impression.

Tips To Increase Manners In Your Children:

1. Whether you are at home or in public be consistent with your expectations. Be patient and take the time to help children practice.

2. Remember the code! Do not change your expectations when your children’s friends come over; the rules are for everybody. It’s your house, your rules.

3. Model manners! If you use manners consistently your children will follow suit.

Readers, kindness, patience, sharing, and empathy starts with the seemingly small things we teach our children.

Get everyone in your family in on the conspiracy by enforcing the code. You are sure to notice how the tone becomes softer and more respectful in your home.

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Dallas Smith is the director at Lewis County Head Start and has worked in early childhood education for over 20 years. She holds an associate of applied science degree in early childhood education from Lower Columbia College and a Bachelor of Arts with a split emphasis in psychology and organizational development from Evergreen State College. She enjoys music, walking, reading and outdoor activities.

She currently resides in Kelso.

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February’s exhibit, The Art of Rube Goldberg (see how he influenced the board game Mouse Trap and much more), opens February 11th.

Founded in 1996, the Hall of Fame honors the “lives, work, and ongoing legacies of science fiction and fantasy’s greatest creators.”

On Stage

Visitors outside of On Stage can watch you perform using programmed instruments. Remember the fun with a photo poster or DVD of your performance.

Photo by Tim Streetporter

View sound sculpture If VI was IX

More than 500 instruments and 30 computers were used to create the masterpiece by a Seattlebased sculptor.

Guitar Gallery: The Quest for Volume

See over 50 guitars on display all in one place.

The display spans the development of the guitar through musicians who played them.

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Sound Lab

A soundproof room where you can play as loud as you want. The museum provides the instruments, such as the big drum, guitar, bass, keyboard and more. if you provide a creative mind. Take a lesson, jam with other visitors, try out vocals and learn the art of mixing.

If you are up for making a whole weekend trip, there are many other great museums to pay a visit too that are sure to be fun for the whole family.

• Seattle Art Museum

Located in the heart of downtown, it’s a center for world class visual arts. The museum features art from around the world.

• Museum of History and Industry

Located at 860 Terry Ave. N., the museum focuses on Seattle’s maritime past to life. It covers the city’s history and character, focusing on Boeing, Microsoft, and more.

• Seattle Asian Art Museum

Located on Capitol Hill, the museum features both permanent collections and touring exhibits of artwork from a vast span of regions. Outside there’s an Isamu Noguchi sculpture “Black Sun,” the inspiration for a 1994 Soundgarden hit.

• Henry Art Gallery

Located on the University of Washington Campus, this museum focuses on modern and contemporary art, and emphasizes experimental media.

• Frye Art Museum

Located on Seattle’s First Hill, the small art museum first opened in 1952. It focuses on contemporary art and artists, and offers a rich visitor experience. The museum is committed to artistic inquiry.

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