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Dear Kids, It’s July, and that means I am celebrating the birthday of our country! Happy Birthday, America! In this issue, you can read about the fight for our country’s independence and what the 4th of July is all about. It’s more than fireworks and cookouts.

In fact, this month I talked with someone who still fights for our freedoms and protects our country. Our friends, relatives and neighbors who are in the military have a very important job.

Read more about it in this month’s “What’s It Like To Be...” feature.

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Happy Birthday, America!

It’s July, and that means it’s time for a birthday party! The birthday of the United States of America is known as Independence Day, or the Fourth of July. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. This meant that the colonies were separating from Great Britain and becoming an independent country.

The Original Colonies So what led to the birth of our nation?

In 1750, there were 13 small colonies in America. Each colony was separate, but they were all ruled by the king of England.

The colonies had to send money to England to pay taxes. All of the laws and rules were also made in Great Britain, and there was no representation or input from the people of the American colonies. The people of the colonies began to believe that they should be independent and not ruled by a king who lived across the ocean. They wanted to be free to choose the kind of government they wanted. The king refused to give up the American colonies and sent ships filled with soldiers to America.

The colonies realized that in order to fight the king and his army, they would need to unite. Each colony chose men to go to Philadelphia and meet. This was called the “First Continental Congress.” They drafted a letter to the king and asked him to change unfair laws and to send his soldiers back to England. Instead, the king sent more soldiers to America, and the Revolutionary War began.

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The Declaration of Indepedence The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson in June of 1776. In the Declaration, Jefferson expressed the feelings of the American people. It explained the ideals of individual liberty through “self-evident truths,” proclaiming that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain rights, and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The document also explained that governments are created to help ensure these rights.

When a government abuses the people and denies their rights, it is the duty of the people to remove or change that form of government.

The Declaration listed grievances against the King and how the government of Great Britain was infringing on the rights of the people, and justified the separation of the colonies from Great Britain.

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted. The ringing of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia signaled that a new nation had been born. All Americans are encouraged to read the Declaration of Independence, to understand better the rights that our forefathers fought for so that we can live the lives that we do today. Have you read it?

The Revolutionary War The first shots of the Revoluntionary War were fired on Lexington Green on April 19, 1775, before the Declaration of Independence.

The war for independence was not an easy war. Even after the Declaration of Independence, the war continued. It lasted eight years. Finally in 1781, Cornwallis, leading the British, surrendered to then Gerneral George Washington in Yorktown, Virginia. The final peace treaty, the Treaty of Paris, came in 1783. The United States of America was finally free!

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It’s July, and the Tour de France is this month. This is the world’s greatest bicycle contest. What’s all the hype about? Watch it and see! Cycling is a fun sport, a great way to exercise and a convenient mode of transportation.

Most people ride bikes for exercise and recreation, but some people use their bicycles for transportation and ride them to school or work. Riding a bike is fun, but it is also considered a vehicle, and you must follow traffic rules.

There are many different types of cycling. Whether you are interested in mountain biking, road riding, BMX or touring, it is important to know the rules of the road and how to control your bike. Here are some important tips for young riders from the League of American Bicyclists: • Always wear your bicycle helmet and make sure that it fits. It should sit level on your head and be snug. It should not flop around.

• Practice balancing in an open field or vacant parking lot. Practice riding in circles as well as in a straight line.

• Practice starting and stopping. Remember that driveways, sidewalks, and crosswalks are danger zones. Look left, then right, then left again before crossing the road. It might be best to get off your bike and walk it across a busy intersection.

• To get better at riding straight, use a painted line in a parking lot.

• When riding on a road, it is important to scan for traffic in front and in back of you. It’s also important to use hand signals for turning if you are riding in traffic.

Does your bike have gears? Do you know how to use them?

The idea is to keep pedaling at a consistent level that’s right for you — not too easy, and not too hard. Shifting gears helps you do that.

The left shifter controls the front derailleur and which chainring your chain is on. Bikes come with two or three chainrings. Three chainrings are for

mountain biking or touring. These chainrings are are low-, medium- and high-range, or low and high for road bikes with two chainrings. The small ring is low gear for climbs, the middle ring for flats and the big ring for descents.

The right shifter controls the rear derailleur, which moves the bicycle chain from one cog to another. Two or three shifts down is equal to one shift down on the front derailleur.

The smaller the cog on the cassette, the harder the gear is to push. Most bikes have seven, eight or nine cogs.

Ten Commandments of Bicycling I. Wear a helmet for every ride and use lights at night.

II. Conduct an ABC Quick Check before every ride (check the air in the tires, and do a quick check of your brake pads, chain, crank and cassette).

III. Obey traffic laws: ride on the right, slowest traffic farthest to right.

IV. Ride predictably and be visible at all times.

V. At intersections, ride in the right-most lane that goes in your direction.

VI. Scan for traffic and signal lane changes and turns.

VII. Be prepared for mechanical emergencies with tools and know-how.

VIII. Control your bike by practicing bike handling skills.

IX. Drink before you are thirsty and eat before you are hungry.

X. Have fun!

Sources: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, www.bicyclinginfo.org; League of American Bicyclists, www.bikeleague.org.

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When Clouds Attack Salute to Freedom

By Barbara Gilmour “Happy July everyone! Welcome back! I’m glad to see Tanner, Rudy, Nicole, Stephen, Carmen and Truman the Dragon today. I hope you enjoyed meeting Paul or Pauly last time.”

Freedom “Boy, he sure knows a lot about flag stuff,” Rudy said.

“I learned some cool stuff about how to Freedom for me Freedom for you take care of our flag, added Tanner. “I like Available to all to see it outside my house, so I asked my dad to put a light on it. I’ll be sure to take it In the red, white and blue down in bad weather.”

“I’m going to be in charge of our flag at Respect our flag my house,” shared Truman. “It reminds me Our country, too of all we have in our country.”

And each person here “Did you remember to put your flag out So they’ll respect you on Flag Day?” Nicole jumped up and said, “I got up Take care of our land early that day because I couldn’t wait to put Water, trees and shore it out.”

If we don’t do that “I saw flags all along my street,” added They will be no more Carmen.

Truman looked thoughtful and said, “I guess everyone wants to show they’re patri- Show that you care Be grateful, too otic. ‘Cool Kind Kids’ are patriotic!”

“This month we celebrate another patri- For all that we have In the red, white and blue otic day, the 4th of July.”

“That’s my favorite holiday in the summer,” said Tanner. “I love to go to the parade in the morning and have a picnic in the afternoon,” added Stephen.

“Wow, the fireworks at night are the coolest,” yelled Truman. “Dragons love the FIREworks.”

“Those are all fun things to do on the 4th of July, but why do we celebrate that day?” “I know,” Rudy offered. “That’s the day our country got free.” “You mean when the Declaration of Independence was signed?” asked Nicole? “That’s it,” added Rudy, ”I learned that in school.”

“It means that we are free to be who and what we want here, and everyone is free to live here, even dragons,” said Truman. “That’s a good way to say it, Truman. I’m proud of you,” added Carmen. “Cool Kind Kids” appreciate all the freedom we have in this country.

“What are some ways to show how much we appreciate our freedom?”

“I know a way,” Tanner said with his hand raised, “My scout troop is working on a float for the 4th of July parade. It will be very patriotic.”

“That sounds cool, Tanner. Let’s all go to the parade to see it.” The kids all thought that was a great idea.

“What else can we do to show gratitude for our freedom?”

“When I see a veteran, I thank them,” said Rudy. “Sometimes my class sends thank-you cards to the veterans’ hospital nearby,” added Nicole.

Stephen was waving his hand to share, “There are kids in my class whose moms or dads are away fighting a war. We make cards for them. We make up care packages, too. Sometimes when they come home, they come to our school to surprise their kids. That’s really cool!” “‘Cool Kind Kids’ can show we care about the military people and veterans who have done so much for our freedom by just saying, ‘thank-you’ when we see them.”

Barbara Gilmour, Tanner’s grandmom, is the creator and developer of the Tanner’s Manners: Be a “Cool Kind Kid” Social Skills, Character Values and Anti-Bullying educational materials and the award-winning “Cool Kind Kid” Audio CD. She also writes the Children’s Manners Blog, offering tips for teaching your children manners. http://childrenmanners.blogspot.com. © Cool Kind Kid.

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This has been a terrible year for tornadoes, with April 2011 setting the U.S. record for the most tornadoes in any month.

There can be little or no warning. One minute it’s just raining or hailing, and the next minute the roof or even the whole house is gone. If you were lucky, your family had a few seconds to dive into your basement — if you have one — and not be seriously injured.

With most weather events, you do have a few days’ or hours’ warning. This On April 27, 2011, a devastating tornado touched early warning is down in Ringgold, Georgia, sweeping whole houses off their concrete floors and turning trees into matchthanks partly to sticks. The winds inside the tornado were estimated at hard-working 207-260 mph. satellites that keep a constant eye on Earth’s weather from space.

Precisely predicting tornadoes is a different story. Where do these violent storms come from? Why do they destroy some buildings, but not others nearby? And why can’t weather forecasters warn people of their exact path to get out of the way?

Certain conditions do make tornadoes more likely. But no one ever knows when, where, how intense and how many tornadoes a thunderstorm will create.

Tornadoes do start in thunderstorms. Inside a huge thundercloud, warm and humid air is rising, while cool air is falling along with rain or hail. This situation creates a spinning air current inside the cloud. One end of this spinning column of air can drop down out of the cloud like a finger reaching toward the ground. If it touches, it becomes a tornado.

The winds inside some tornadoes are the fastest on Earth.

They can reach over 300 miles per hour! As the column spins, it also moves along the ground, leaving piles of splinters where once stood perfectly good buildings and trees.

Although current weather satellites can identify storms likely to produce tornadoes, a new kind of weather satellite, the GOES-R, will do a much better job. It will give weather forecasters more time to identify the storms that might produce tornadoes, and it will be much better at predicting their severity. In turn, this will help to give people more time to get out of a tornado’s way.

See what a developing storm looks like from space in several videos on the SciJinks weather website for kids at http://scijinks.gov. Play cool weather games while you’re there.

This article was written by Diane K. Fisher and provided by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, under a contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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After all good mental health is essential for our potential!

This month I want to talk to you about a United Way Agency that helps kids and adults who have emotional problems. The topic might make some people uncomfortable. It’s about our mental health, or how well our friends or our family members are able to relate to the world around us.

There are lots of ways that you might hear people refer to a kid who has these issues. They might refer to them as “special needs” or “at risk” or even “emotionally disturbed.” What ever the term used, this problem is not new.

Did you know that locally in 1874 Margaret Platt, Yep! The same family they named Plattsburgh after, established the “Home for the Friendless” to care for orphans and abandoned children.

Are you wondering why I mentioned Margaret Platt? Because, out of that beginning eventually came Behavioral Heath Services North. They have over 20 sites in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties and offer 24 programs to kids and adults throughout the North Country.

I talked with Bonnie Black, Director of Employee Assistance Services. Ms. Bonnie told me about some of the programs BHSN offers to help kids and their families who are having a hard time right now.

Let’s talk about some of the school-based services. BHSN is collaborating with other service providers and school districts as part of the “SafeSchools/ Healthy Students” federal grant through CVES in Clinton and Essex Counties.

They are offering Adventure-Based Learning; this is a really fun program that is offered after school, evenings, weekends as well as summers to at risk youth and their families. They have a bunch of activities like rope courses, rock climbing, backpacking, and even community service, that helps kids and families learn how to work well with others. All this fun has an added benefit, it also helps build self esteem, communication skills, and even judgment and decision making skills. Cool huh?

Sometimes some of the kids we go to school with might be having problems in their family life, like violence or parental alcoholism, or just stress and change, whatever these problems might be the Child & Family Clinic, is a free service available to all students in participating schools. Ms. Bonnie says this is especially nice because the kids can meet with a counselor right at school to get the help or referral they need.

Another really important school-based program is the Primary Mental Health Project that helps kids who might have trouble adjusting to school.

Trained people work directly with kids in grades PreK-3 every week to give them that chance to really make the best of their school experience.

There are some kids that are experiencing such a severe level of emotional or mental health problems that they may not be able to live their lives like we do.

This creates a different set of problems for their families. BHSN is here to help them too, with the Child and Family Clinic, Family Corner, Child & Family Respite Program and also the Home & Community Based Services Waiver Program, long names I know, but it just means that these kids will have the support and be able to link with several agencies to help these kids stay in the community and with their families, if at all possible.

As you might think, it is sometimes stressful for parents of youth with mental or emotional problems. That’s when FIT - Families Involved Together is a really helpful support group to belong to. This is a time to talk to parents who share the same problems and concerns and learn how to interact with all the services available.

Sometimes kids just are not able to stay with their own families, the Family Based Treatment Program can be the answer, this is where a kid aged 4 to 12 years old stays with a professional foster family. Professional foster parents are trained to work with the kid for a day, week or even months. It’s only temporary, and gives both the kid and his family a chance to decrease family conflict and behavioral problems. These professional foster parents can also provide respite services, because sometimes families only need a little break from each other.

For information on these or any mental health services Ms Bonnie says you can call 518-563-8000.

Whew! BHSN sure does a lot don’t they, but you know many of these services would not be available if it weren’t for our contributions to the UNITED WAY. I am always amazed how when we LIVE UNITED as a community we can do so much for so many people.

Here we are in July and soon we will be kicking off the 2012 campaign. I hope you will ADVOCATE not only for all the agencies we have discussed here but also for the United Way. And remember to GIVE, ADVOCATE AND VOLUNTEER…the United Way! Your Friend,

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Down 1. Reuse 2. Batteries 3. Durable 4. Trash 5. Bulk 8. Earth

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REBECCA WELLS Age 8, Grade 2 Peru Primary

ADRIANA PEREZ Age 10, Grade4 St. Josephs Elementary

DAULTON SCHARF Age 10, Grade 4 Flanders

AUSTIN BILLS Age 9, Grade 3 Momot Elementary

KACEY MALVERHILL Age 9, Grade 4 Flanders

AHVA HEYMAN Age 8, Grade 2 Kensington

NOAH JACQUES Age 8, Grade 2 ElizabethtownLewis School

LUX Age 7, Grade 1 Sanford

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World Awareness Children’s Museum will be opening the interactive exhibition space go! where children discover the world and offering summer programs starting July 5th, 2011!

go! the interactive exhibition space of the World Awareness Children’s Museum is offering four exciting summer programs for children 8

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Hi! I’m Digger Mole and I work for NYCO Minerals.

Did you know that our mineral, called “Wollastonite”, is shipped all around the world?

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B R X O B O O I I R I R L G I

B U L U M N S T S U M M E R T

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Paper in the Classroom Paper is used to create so many of the things we use every day!

Can you find the following paper products hidden in the classroom?

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PERU?

It’s time to get out your globe! You need to know about the imaginary lines on globes and maps. These lines are called lines of latitude and longitude, and they tell a pilot or ship’s captain exactly where in the world a certain place is located. Basically, latitude lines (also called parallels) are the horizontal lines on your map. Lines of longitude (also called meridians) are the vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. This mapping system is written in degrees and uses the symbol °. Get ready to travel the world!

On your globe, find longitude of 76ºW and latitude of 10ºS, and you'll find the country of Peru. It is located on the western coast of South America. It borders the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador. The territory of Peru is very different, depending on what part of the country you visit. There is the western coastal plain, the rugged Andes mountains in the center and the Amazon rainforest in the east. Although it is near the equator, the temperature is not just tropical. The climate varies — the west is dry desert, the peaks of the Andes Mountains are frozen and the jungle region has heavy rainfall and hot temperatures, but cold winters in some areas. Peru also has many natural hazards — earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, landslides and volcanos.

Peru was home to some of the oldest civilizations in the world.

Important Andean civilizations, like the Norte Chico Civilization and the Incas, were in Peru. Machu Picchu, "the lost city of the Incas," is a historic site of ruins from the 15th century.

Archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as the home of the Inca emperor Pachacuti. It is now a tourist attraction and was voted one of the New Seven wonders of the World in 2007.

In the 16th century, Peru was conquered by the Spanish. They declared their independence in 1821 and celebrate July 28 as Independence Day. Peru is didvided into 25 regions, similar to our states, and the province of Lima, which is the capital. Each region elects a government, including a president and council, for the region. The country as a whole also has an elected president.

Photo, left: Machu Picchu has been declared a World Heritage Site and was named one of the "New" Seven Wonders of the World.

Sources: "Peru," The World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency, www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ gl.html; "Machu Picchu," Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org.

Littering, something we can all work to stop I was visiting some friends in Pennsylvania over the Memorial Day holiday and while we were driving down a country road I saw two people picking up litter. I first thought how proud I was of them, that they were out making a difference in the way our country looks, you know trying to make it more beautiful. Then I started to think about how sad it was that they had to spend their holiday picking up after inconsiderate people who threw the litter on the side of the road in the first place.

Littering is the term for throwing trash or other garbage into the streets or other public and even non-public areas.

I’m convinced that we as kids can make a difference in the amount of garbage that litters our roadways and woods and eventually our streams. We can do this through educating our friends and families about how long it takes for items to decompose.

Did you know it takes a cigarette filter from 1 to 50 years to decompose? There are also many chemicals that can leech out of those filters and get in the ground and eventually find their way into the water that we need for drinking. I’m sure if adults knew that they would stop throwing them out of car windows.

Here is a list from the New York Times in 2001 of some of the more common items that people litter along roadways and how long it takes to decompose, I was very surprised to read about some of them I think you might be too.

Paper- 2.5 months; Orange Peel- 6 months; Milk Carton- 5 years; Cigarette filter10-12 years; Plastic bag- 10-20 years; Disposable diaper- 75 years; Tin can- 100 years; Beer or soda can- 200-500 years; Styrofoam- NEVER (immortal).

The length of decay is different for litter in the ocean. Not only does it endanger the sea life but the debris can also poison our oceans and waterways.

Paper towel – 2-4 weeks; Orange or banana peel- 2-5 weeks; Newspaper- 6

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weeks; Apple core- 2 months ; Waxed milk carton- 3 months; Plywood- 1-3 years; Wool sock- 1-5 years; Cigarette filter- 150 years; Plastic Bag- 10-20 years; Plastic film canister- 20-30 years ; Nylon Fabric- 30-40 years; Leather- 50 years; Tin can- 50 years; Foamed plastic cup- 50 years; Rubber boat sole- 50-80 years; Foamed plastic buoy- 80 years; Aluminum can80-200 year ; Disposable diapers- 450 years; Plastic beverage bottles- 450 year; Plastic beverage bottles- 450 year; Monofilament fishing line- 600 years; Glass Bottle- 1,000,000 years.* Until we can stop the adults from littering we need to help pick up the litter. Remember to always wash your hands after you touch it but if kids like us don’t start now when will it ever end and who will do it? That couple I saw in Pennsylvania cannot do it all by them selves. Let’s make it unacceptable to litter in the North Country.

Always remember to keep a bag in your car to put the trash in until you can get to a place where you can throw it away, many stores and restaurants and gas stations have trash receptacles available where you can throw a small bag of items you have collected while you were in your car. This is so much better than throwing it out of the window. I know that together we can make a difference. I hope you will always stop before you or your family litters.

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* Pocket Guide to Marine Debris, The Ocean Conservancy, 2004

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UFirst FCU offers Kid’s Programs Burghy’s Kids Club ages 0-12, Teen Cardinal Club ages 13-17, College Survival Kit ages 18-22 P ARENTOWN’S K ID S HAPE Water Safety & Swimming Smarts When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Hanging out at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat. Make sure water safety is a top priority this summer.

For children age 14 and under, drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional death. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Most waterrelated accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines that apply to children and adults.

Be a “Water Watcher.” Although many parents are nearby when their children are in or around the water, most do not devote 100 percent of their attention to supervising playtime.

Recent research by Johnson & Johnson shows that 88 percent of children who drowned were under adult supervision and that parents are overconfident about their children’s safety and abilities around water. Because drowning can occur silently and in a matter of seconds, at least one parent or adult should always be a completely focused “Water Watcher,” dedicated to monitoring children playing in the water.

Get skilled. Speaking of emergencies, it’s good to be prepared. Learning some lifesaving skills, such as CPR and rescue techniques, can help you save a life. A number of organizations offer free classes for both beginning and experienced swimmers and boaters. Check with your YMCA or YWCA, local hospital or chapter of the Red Cross. Enroll your children in swimming lessons around age 4, but do not assume swimming lessons make your child “drownproof.” There is no substitute for active supervision.

“Buddy up!” That’s what swimming instructors say. Always swim with a partner, every time — whether you’re swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps, which might make it difficult to get out of the water. When people swim together, they can help each other or go for help in case of an emergency.

Know your limits. Swimming can be a lot of fun — and you might want to stay in the water as long as possible. If you’re not a good swimmer or you’re just learning to swim, don’t go in water that’s so deep you can’t touch the bottom and don’t try to keep up with skilled swimmers.

If you are a good swimmer and have had lessons, keep an eye on friends who aren’t as comfortable or as skilled as you are. If it seems as if they (or you) are getting tired or a little uneasy, suggest that you take a break from swimming for a while.

Swim in safe areas only. It’s a good idea to swim only in places that

are supervised by a lifeguard. No one can anticipate changing ocean currents, riptides, sudden storms or other hidden dangers. In the event that something does go wrong, lifeguards are trained in rescue techniques.

Swimming in an open body of water (like a river, lake or ocean) is different from swimming in a pool. You need more energy to handle the currents and other conditions in the open water. If you do find yourself caught in a current, don’t panic and don’t fight the current. Swim with the current, gradually trying to make your way back to shore as you do so. Even a very good swimmer who tries to swim against a strong current will get worn out.

Be careful about diving. Diving injuries can cause permanent spinal cord damage, paralysis and sometimes even death. Protect yourself by only diving in areas that are known to be safe, such as the deep end of a supervised pool. If an area is posted with “No Diving” or “No Swimming” signs, pay attention to them. A “No Diving” sign means the water isn’t safe for a head-first entry. Even if you plan to jump in feet first, check the water’s depth before you leap to make sure there are no hidden rocks or other hazards. Lakes or rivers can be cloudy, and hazards may be hard to see.

Watch the sun. Sun reflecting off the water or off sand can intensify the burning rays. You might not feel sunburned when the water feels cool and refreshing, but the pain will catch up with you later — so remember to reapply sunscreen frequently and cover up much of the time.

Drink plenty of fluids. It’s easy to get dehydrated in the sun, particularly if you’re active and sweating. Keep up with fluids — particularly water — to prevent dehydration. Dizziness, feeling lightheaded or nausea can be signs of dehydration and overheating.

Play it safe at the water park. OK, so you do more splashing than swimming, but it’s just as important to know your skill level at the water park as it is at the pool. Take a moment to read warnings and other signs.

And make sure you do slide runs feet first, or you’ll put yourself at risk for a ride that’s a lot less fun — one to your doctor or dentist.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country, is pleased to offer health and safety tips for parents and children. Children’s is a not-for-profit organization that benefits from the generous philanthropic and volunteer support of our community. Operating three hospitals with more than half a million patient visits annually, Children’s is recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiac, neonatal, orthopaedic and transplant services, as well as many other pediatric specialties. Visit www.choa.org/healthandsafetytips for more info.

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Make the Ch a n ge! Keep the Ch a n ge!

I am often asked, “Keva, how do I determine how much allowance I should set for my child?” I always respond by telling them to set a dollar amount to a specific chore and let your child decide how much they earn each week by the chores they select. Now we know there are some things that should not be included in the chore list, and one of them is making the bed. Think about it: As adults, are we rewarded to make our bed every day before we go to work? Now keep in mind I didn’t say cleaning their room, just making their bed. I was raised by my grandmother, during my formulative years, and I had to make my bed every morning before I left for school. I realized later in life my grandmother was teaching me discipline and neatness. She told me when I was an adult that making sure the bed is made before you leave the house each morning sets the tone for the day. I believe that to this day.

Now back to the money lesson: Activity: Type a list of chores your child can do around the house, such as loading/unloading the dishwasher, taking out the trash and helping put away groceries. Assign a dollar amount that can be earned next to the chore. Be sure to have several chores listed, and of course, assign higher dollar amounts to the chores you want them to do the most. Every household is different, so your list will be different. Here’s another piece of wisdom from my Grandma Helen that I realized after she was gone: She only allowed me to do chores on a Saturday. She did not want it to get in the way of my “school lesson.” On Saturday morning, I sorted clothes in the laundry room, did dishes, vacuumed and dusted the living room tables. Now I am not saying no chores during the week, but assign the lesser dollar amounts to chores that can be done during the week so there is less emphasis on earning money and more time available for homework or the“school lesson.” Also do not forget to set a

limit to the amount they can earn and the number of chores they can perform. Keep in mind that you don’t want to teach your child that earning money is unlimited, but we do want them to learn that the harder they work, the more money they earn.

SampleL ist: Cleaning Room $3.00 Vacuuming$ 2.00 Loading Dishwasher $1.00 Taking Out Trash $1.00 Dusting$ 2.00 Benefit/Key Takeaway: Your children will begin to think about how much money they want to earn and learn that time and energy spent determine their fi nancial reward. Keep in mind they probably already have in their head how much they want to earn because they probably already know what they will purchase with the money they have earned.

Keva Sturdevant is the founder of Born To Save, a nonprofi t based in Washington, D.C., with the mission of teaching kids of all ages the importance of saving and investing. Our goal is to begin conversations about money in households across America between parents and their kids. In an effort to foster those conversations, we grant actual shares of stockto kids. To register your child for a chance to win a share of stock in our monthly stock give-away, please visit our website at www.BornToSave.org

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AT THE MOVIES Zookeeper (In Theaters: July 8) Griffin Keyes (Kevin James) is the world’s most devoted zookeeper. He’s also looking for a woman he can marry. Griffin is ready to quit his job because it seems to be standing in the way of his matrimonial plans. But Griffin isn’t ready for the surprise that comes when he learns the animals he looks after day and night can talk.

Not only can they speak to Griffin, but the zoo pets have plenty of advice to share about how to date a girl properly, at least from an animal’s point of view. Cher, Nick Nolte, Adam Sandler, and Sylvester Stallone provide funny voices for the animals that include a monkey, a snake, a lion and a wolf. Being a zookeeper might not be such a bad job after all.

Rated PG for some mild rude humor. 91 mins. (Columbia Pictures/Sony) Winnie the Pooh (In Theaters: July 15) Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, the energetic Tigger and the woeful stuffed donkey-without-a-tail Eeyore team up with their happy-go-lucky buddy Winnie the Pooh. The group go on an adventure to rescue Christopher Robin from an imaginary creature named “Backson” in the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie likes to collect honey. Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, John Cleese, and Kristen Anderson-Lopez add their voices to the cheerful animated fun. “Sometimes we all feel a little hungry, sometimes wise, a bit blue or very bold.” Zooey Deschanel performs songs about the honey-loving bear that anyone would want to give a hug.

Winnie the Pooh is a classic children’s story about friendship inspired

by A.A Milne’s famous books. This latest Walt Disney movie promises to give everyone who sees it a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. If the story comes with a few lessons in grammar and philosophy, then so much the better to enjoy the hand-drawn style of the animation on display. Rated G (Walt Disney Pictures)

The Smurfs (In Theaters: July 29) “Our turf gets Smurfed.” The evil wizard Gargamel (Hank Azaria) uncovers the hidden Smurf Village on the far away planet they share. A magical accident sends the Smurfs and Gargamel — along with his snickering orange cat — to New York City. The little blue Smurfs and a cute little Smurfette (voiced by Katy Perry) land in the home of Neil Patrick Harris and Jayma Mays as husband and wife Patrick and Grace. The couple is expecting a baby, but not a pack of little blue people. It’s up to the couple to help the blue gang return home, wherever that may be. George Lopez is the voice of Grouchy Smurf. Jonathan Winters is Papa Smurf. There’s also a Jokey Smurf, a Greedy Smurf, a Baker Smurf, a Chef Smurf, a Brainy Smurf and even a Handy Smurf. The Smurfs is a kids’ 3D-adventure movie where the word “Smurf” can be a noun, an adjective, and even a verb. Not Yet Rated. (Columbia Pictures/Sony)

MOVIES ON DVD Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Available July 1) Knowingly silly in its approach to kid humor, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is still a well-balanced children’s comedy movie. This second chapter in the “Wimpy Kid” series finds boy-with-a-diary Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) failing to escape constant pranking from his older brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick). The brothers’ parents (played by Steve Zahn and Rachel Harris) offer “mom bucks” for every trouble-free hour the boys spend together. But that’s probably not enough of an incentive to keep them away from problems. Rodrick plays drums for an annoying band called “Loaded Diaper.” Greg wants to get to know the new girl in school. Childhood dreams are the driving force in a story about how the brothers discover how to help one another. David Bowers, the director of Flushed Away and Astro Boy, oversees the goofy situations that young Greg finds himself in on a daily basis. Rodrick Rules might not be high art, but it is a perfectly sensible kid’s movie. Rated PG. 94 mins. (20th Century Fox) Cole Smithey, also known as “the smartest film critic in the world,” has been a film critic for 11 years and writes for over 50 publications, in print and on-line. Truman loves to watch movies and has the highest appreciation for great popcorn.

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You don’t need to hide from the sun completely but you do need to protect yourself especially between 10:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon, when the sun’s rays are strongest.

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Did you ever read the book FreckleJuice by Judy Blume? The story is about a boy who buys a recipe to grow freckles — with disastrous results! (What a great summer read for grades K-3!) Not everyone is as excited about having freckles! Freckles are not harmful or the sign of a health problem.

They’re just pigment cells (cells that contain color) that are contained within the skin in small batches.

Freckles are usually tan or light brown, flat, and very small (smaller than the head of a pin). Sometimes they overlap and run together so they may look larger.

Freckles May Fade...Some people have freckles that fade away almost completely in the winter and return in the summer. Other people’s freckles don’t change much with or without the sun and can be seen year-round. Freckles also tend to fade as people get older. Whether you’re freckled or not, be sure to wear sunscreen and follow other sun-safety rules.

Freckles and the Sun...Being outside in the sun may help cause freckles or make them darker. People, especially us kids, who have fair complexions (that means our skin and eyes are light in color) are more likely to get freckles. People with light complexions have less melanin (say: meh-luh-nun) in their skin. Melanin is a chemical produced by certain skin cells (called melanocytes); it helps protect the skin from sun damage by reflecting and absorbing ultraviolet (UV) rays. The more melanin you have in your skin, the tanner you look!

People with fair skin have less melanin in their skin to begin with, but some of their melanocytes make more melanin when exposed to the sun. So instead of easily getting an even suntan, they sometimes get freckles.

Safety in the Sun...Even though the sun is hot, it does really cool things. It keeps us warm. It makes flowers and plants grow. It even gives us Remember that you can get sunburned more vitamin D so we can better quickly when you’re swimming or boating absorb calcium into our bodies because the reflection from the water for strong bones. It does all intensifies the sun’s rays. these things by sending down Be sure to put sunscreen all over your body. light, which includes invisible This includes some places you might not think of, ultraviolet (say: ul-trah-vye uh-lit)rays. These are also like the tops of your ears, the back of your neck, calledUV rays .Some the part in your hair, your face, and the tops of ultraviolet rays pass through your feet. You may need some help reaching the air and clouds and penetrate back of your body so ask your parents or friends to the skin. When your skin’s give you a hand. If you want to block the sun’s been exposed to too many of rays, wear clothing that you can’t see your hand these rays, you get what’s known as a sunburn. Ouch! through. You may still get burned through more sheer Just like with freckles some fabrics. Wear a baseball cap or other fun hat to block people get a sunburn faster your face from the sun. Don’t forget that your eyes than others because of their need protection from ultraviolet rays, too. Always wear coloring. If you have blond or red hair, light-colored skin, and sunglasses in the bright sun, and make sure they have a label saying that they block UV rays. light-colored eyes, you’ll tend to get a sunburn more quickly than someone with dark eyes and skin. That’s again because you have less melanin. People with darker skin have more melanin, but even if you have dark hair, dark eyes, or darker-toned skin, you can still get a sunburn. It will just take a little bit longer.

Sunburns look bad and feel worse. They can cause blisters on your skin. They can keep you inside feeling sore when everyone else is outside having fun. They increase your chance of getting wrinkly when you get older. And worst of all, they can lead to skin cancer when you are an adult.

ALWAYS…ALWAYS…ALWAYS!!!!

1. Wear sunscreen.

2. Take frequent breaks from the sun by going indoors or moving into the shade.

Why Do Some Kids Get Freckles? and Other Sun Safety Tips!

NO TEASING! Nobody likes being teased about • Use a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher. their freckles, • Put it on 15 to 20 minutes before going out in the sun. if you know kids who • The letters SPF stand for sun protection factor, have freckles, please • Reapply your sunscreen at least every 2 hours, • Reapply more often if you’ve been swimming don’t make fun or sweating a lot of them!

Have a great summer and remember to be safe while your having fun, this is the only skin you get, freckles and all!

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If you’re thinking of skipping breakfast, think again. Eating breakfast gives you more energy for the day and can even help you do better in school. And, now that you may be out of school for summer break, you might have a little extra time to try something new!

Tired of eating the same old thing for breakfast? Try this scrumptious twist on French toast from Eggland’s Best.

Berry Delicious Stuffed French Toast Sandwiches Makes 4

WHAT YOU NEED: French Toast • 6 eggs • 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • Nonstick cooking spray • 8 slices bread (Use whole grain for more fiber and other nutrients.)

Filling • 3/4 cup part-skim milk ricotta cheese or low-fat cottage cheese that’s been blended in the blender or food processor • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar • 1 cup fresh blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries

HOW TO MAKE IT: • In shallow bowl or pie plate, lightly whisk eggs; add milk, cinnamon and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.

• Heat nonstick griddle over medium-low heat. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.

• Dip one slice of bread in egg mixture until well coated on both sides, allowing excess to drip into bowl. Place on griddle and cook about one minute on each side or until golden brown and egg has set. Transfer to a plate and cover until ready to serve. Repeat with remaining slices, coating the griddle with cooking spray as needed. Keep cooked French toast warm.

• In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese and sugar.

• Assemble sandwiches: Spread 1/4 of the ricotta filling on a slice of French toast. Top with 1/4 of the berries. Top with another slice of French toast. Slice each sandwich in half and enjoy.

For more recipes and tips, visit www.egglandsbest.com. Recipe courtesy of Eggland’s Best and Family Features.

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