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tips and ideas for keeping your family fast, fit, and feeling great

healthy family

Have a healthy back-to-school

Add health screenings to your checklist

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s summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to readying for a new school year.

To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and finishing summer reading assignments.

Another essential requirement parents must find time for is completing their children’s health screenings and immunizations so youngsters can return to school.

Health screenings may include, but may not be limited to, routine physical exams, eye exams and dental cleanings. Each school district may have its own set of health requirements that must be met in order for children to attend school.

Many schools require that children are upto-date with all immunizations before they can begin a new school year. While the issue of vaccinations has inspired debate in recent years, parents should recognize that many schools will only exempt students from receiving certain vaccinations due to religious reasons. For a list

of state vaccination requirements and possible exemptions for schools in the United States, visit 2a.cdc.gov/nip/schoolsurv/schImmRqmt.asp.

Students who have specific learning disabilities or medical conditions that require classroom modification should obtain recent documentation from any therapists or specialists prior to beginning a new school year. Doing so facilitates the process of setting up procedures within the school while ensuring children have what they need to excel in the classroom.

Parents should schedule eye examinations well in advance of the first day of school so they have ample time to fill new prescriptions for youngsters before school begins. This ensures kids won’t be starting off on the wrong foot because of vision problems that could already have been addressed.

Parents of adolescents or students on the verge of adolescence may want to address the subject of bodily changes before the school year begins anew. This will help children better understand what is happening when they witness changes in themselves and fellow classmates and give them a chance to receive accurate information.

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meals in minutes

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Big breakfast sandwich Ingredients 1 pre-made biscuit, croissant or bagel.

Sausage patty, bacon or ham slice 1 egg (per sandwich) slice of cheese of your choice

Directions Brown bacon, ham or sau-

Chocochipwich Ingredients Premade refrigerated cookie dough Softened ice cream, any flavor Rainbow sprinkles or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

sage in pan until done.

Halve and toast bread of your choice.

Wisk egg until well-combined, pour into pre-heated sikllet and fold into square as it cooks.

Place egg on bottom half of biscuit/croissant/bagel. Top with egg, meat, cheese and other half of bread.

Super sweet

according to package directions; allow to cool. Remove ice cream from refrigerator and allow to soften slightly, until it is

Prepare cookies

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onion, chopped 1/2 chopped green pepper 1 pound lean ground beef 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar salt and pepper to taste Directions Heat one tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and green pepper until soft, then add beef. Brown the meat while stirring, then drain fat. Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve on sandwich buns.

still firm but easily scooped.

Place a scoop of ice cream on

cooled cookie, then press another cookie on top. Roll sides in sprinkles, wrap in cellophane and place in freezer until sandwich reaches desired firmness.

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healthy family 3 Add health screenings to your checklist.

7 Get the right backpack and avoid injury.

9 Reduce kids’ risk of getting colds at school.

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Preventling head lice infestations.

meals in minutes 4 For National Sandwich Month, try this “heroic menu.�

from the editor 6 Let the shopping begin!

calendar 8 What’s happening around you

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from the editor

Let the shopping begin!

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ell, here we are, in August. Where did the summer go? It seems to get shorter every year, and, with the rain we’ve been experiencing, this has seemed especially true this year.

The dawn of August brings with it the warmer days of the summer (hopefully), pre-season football and, of course, back to school shopping. And now the stores are in full school shopping mode – with everything from backpacks to pens and paper to fall and winter boots on full display.

Jennifer Wing There are typically no sales on clothing as yet, since Editor everything is “new” to the market, so I will hold off as long as possible before buying those $50 jeans or $100 boots. It’ll be a rough patch, for sure, since the kids don’t want to hear that I’m “waiting for a sale.” The “right now” generation exists in full swing currently in my household, and patience is not typically found when it comes to shopping.

It’s nice that the schools provide supply lists; I should probably be printing them right now and heading to the store on my way home from work. Well, not today, but sometime soon.

Then there will be alterations in what typically was on my “BTS shopping” list. For instance, both of my children will be high school students, so I doubt that a lunch box will be needed, as my sources have told me that, when it comes to lunch, you either brown bag, buy or starve.

I’ve learned not to buy long pants for my son, as he will wear shorts until there is a threat of frostbite, and maybe even then as well. This will help out my wallet – there will definitely be sales on warmer pants and jeans later in the fall, and, with the way my son is growing, he probably wouldn’t even fit in pants purchased this month by the time the first snowflake falls anyways.

My daughter is a different proposition, though. She’s like me – she doesn’t tolerate the cold well, and she loves new, season-appropriate togs. So whatever savings I experience in shopping for my son’s wardrobe will most likely be eclipsed by the expense of my daughter’s.

It helps that she is a small size, and therefore fits into everything. When I was young, I was a bit bigger than she is, so I had the added stress of finding something that “looked good on.” She’s lucky, as it seems everything fits, and looks beautiful, on her. Not so lucky for me, though, as it’s hard to come up with reasons to not buy something that she says is needed and fits (and suits) her well.

I suppose I spoil the kids, but I do so out of love and, perhaps, a bit of sympathy that they are losing the freedom of summer and having to hit the books again. I guess you could call the back to school shopping trip a consolation prize of sorts.

It’s also a boon for local retailers shaking off the summer slump when people are vacationing elsewhere. They are the true winners in the back to school market. And they’ll be benefiting from my contribution to the “cause.”

Jennifer Wing can be reached at jwing@eaglenewsonline.com.

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healthy family

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Have a healthy back-to-school

Get the right backpack and avoid injury Finding the right backpack is an essential component of back-toschool shopping. Children may have their own ideas of what’s in style, but parents should look for backpacks that are functional before factoring in style.

Marrying form and function together can be challenging, but it’s necessary to prevent students from developing back problems.

Depending on school schedules, students may be carrying backpacks for up to 10 hours per day, five days per week.

Backpacks may be filled with several pounds of stuff, such as textbooks, binders, laptops and other supplies, potentially leading to injury.

According to the U.S. Consumer

Product Safety Commission, at least 14,000 children are treated for backpack-related injuries every year.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says that the weight of a backpack should not exceed 10 to 15 percent of a child’s body weight. But many students pack their bags with much more weight than that.

Improperly sized, worn and overstuffed backpacks can injure joints and lead to neck, back and shoulder injuries. They also may affect children’s posture.

Here are some suggestions for purchasing the best backpack for your child:

Choose a streamlined model.

Select a backpack that will get the job done without much added bulk.

Many backpacks have been designed to hold technological devices as more and more

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Through Labor Day Canoeing & kayaking

9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends May 13 - Labor Day; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays June 26 - Labor Day; Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315638-2519 Rental is on a first-come basis. Life jackets are provided for individuals 30 pounds and up, for children under 30 lbs., parents/guardians must bring their own. Beaver Lake requires everyone in the vessel to wear a life jacket. Private kayaks and canoes on Beaver Lake are permitted only on non-holiday weekdays. Weekends are open to rental vessels only.Cost: $10 per hour canoe/ kayak rental.

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Learn how to kayak, paddle board Kayak courses - 10 a.m. paddleboard courses – 10:30 a.m. – noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Lakeland Park, Cazenovia; llbean. com/llb/shop/513060.

The LLBean Outdoor Discovery School Adventures-Kayaking Discovery and Paddle Board Discovery courses begin with a brief introduction and safety talk from paddling instructors, who will share their knowledge gained from years of kayaking and paddle boarding. Receive instruction on a variety of techniques. After you feel comfortable on the water, you’ll set out in a kayak or on a paddle board on a guided, interpretive tour with your group where you’ll also learn about the ecosystem and history of the area. All necessary paddling equipment is provided. Cost is $25 per person. For more information call Shawn Jenkins at 315-637-0974.

Wednesdsay, Aug. 2 Squirrel World

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1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

An interactive program designed for children of all ages. Explore Beaver Lake with a naturalist and take part in wild and fun activities. Perfect for preschool age and up, accompanied by an adult. Free with nature center admission; advance registration required.

Friday, Aug. 4

Brew at the Zoo ... and Wine, Too! Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse; 315-4358511 ext. 113, rosamondgiffordzoo.org.

The zoo’s annual fundraiser benefitting the care and feeding of its animals and its education programs. Guests will taste over a dozen regional wines and more than 50 different beers, eat delicious food and enjoy music. Advance registration required. Tickets: advance sale - $50,

group tickets (six-plus) - $45; at the door: $55, if available, but this event sells out during advance sale every year.

Owl Night Long 7:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

Join a Naturalist and learn all about owls, then venture out into the dark forest and search for the elusive bird. Advance registration required; Cost: $2.

Friday-Sunday, Aug. 4-6 Macedonian Festival

St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church, 5083 Onondaga Road, Syracuse; 315-487-1265, stgeorgemoc.org.

Take in live music, folk dances and traditional food and drinks, a pig roast, and a glimpse at their extraordinary frescoes and church tours. Free admission and parking.

Syracuse Chiefs vs. Rochester 7:05 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:05 p.m. Sunday, NBT Bank Stadium, Syracuse; milb.com.

Great professional baseball and outstanding family fun. Ticket prices vary.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Eighth Annual Eastwood Market Day 2017 9 a.m.-3 p.m., United Health Care Parking Lot James Street and Grant Boulevard.

Yard sale meets craft fair meets flea market. This annual event offers over 50 vendors selling their wares in a wonderful, relaxed outdoor market.

Proceeds from this event go to funding various community projects in the Eastwood area. This event is one of many sponsored by the Eastwood Neighborhood Association. Free admission.

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 5-6 Oktoberfest Syracuse 2017

10 a.m.-7 p.m., Long Branch Park , Geddes; germanamericanscny.com.

German American Society of CNY’s 57th Oktoberfest celebrates German culture, music, beer, food, dance and costume. Enjoy this beautiful outdoor setting with plenty of shade trees, tables and benches.

A huge tent houses the beer and wine bar along with all music entertainment and dance floor. Admission, parking and entertainment are free. Kids tent with face painting, games and more that are free.

A stein hoisting contest for adults is always fun for those participating and for those just watching.

Numerous vendors offer some very special shopping including some German items.

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tips and ideas for keeping your family fast, fit, and feeling great

healthy family

Have a healthy back-to-school

Reduce your kids’ risk of getting colds at school

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chool-aged kids who catch colds or the flu from their classmates can quickly spread those colds to their family members, who then might spread the colds further when they go to work. Preventing the spread of colds and flu at school is a team effort that requires the assistance of not just parents, but also teachers and students. Still, parents might be the first line of defense when it comes to preventing the spread of cold and flu at school.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 38 million school days are lost to the flu each year. Those lost days can affect students who miss lesson plans, but also affect parents, who often must take days off from work to tend to their sick children.

While there’s no way for parents to guarantee their children won’t catch a cold or the flu this school year, they can take various preventive measures to increase kids’ chances of staying healthy and

achieving perfect attendance.

Make sure kids are immunized and that their immunizations are current.

Vaccinations bolster kids’ immune systems. That’s important, as kids’ immune systems are naturally less mature than those of adults, making them more vulnerable to germs and viruses.

The CDC recommends that adults and children receive their flu vaccinations in October while noting that such vaccinations can be administered as late as January and still prove effective. The CDC also recommends that adults and children receive flu vaccinations each year. Additional vaccinations may not need to be administered as often, but parents should still ensure kids are up-to-date with their shots.

Make sure kids regularly wash their hands. Kids often catch colds by rubbing their hands that have been exposed to cold virus germs on their noses or eyes.

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Sunday, Aug. 6

Thursday, Aug. 10

Saturday, Aug. 12

Race starts at 7 a.m., Oneida Shores Park, Brewerton; 315-676-7366, irongirl.com/Events/ Syracuse.htm#axzz2tKbwqcv0.

Embracing seasoned athletes and novices alike, this event features a (600 meter Swim - 30K Bike - 5K Run). Amenities include: a postrace cafĂŠ, professional timing, personalized race bibs, new custom finishers medals specific to the event, age group awards, performance , post-race giveaways and more. Free for spectators.

1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

Children help make a story book come alive! As a naturalist reads a story about wildlife, children will act it out using puppets from the Children’s Room. Free with Nature Center admission; advance registration required.

Lakeview Amphitheater, Syracuse; Visit lakeviewampitheatre.com for times.

Great country music at a great venue! Ticket prices vary.

Iron Girl Women’s Triathlon

Puppets Tell a Story

Wednesday, Aug. 9

Bugging out with Insects!

1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

An interactive program designed for children of all ages. Explore Beaver Lake with a naturalist and take part in wild and fun activities. Perfect for preschool age and up, accompanied by an adult. Free with nature center admission; advance registration required.

Stargazing with the CNY Observers 8 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519 An introductory lecture to the night sky, focusing on planets and other objects observable during August and September, covering some simple ways to learn the constellations, details about meteor showers (including the week’s Perseid meteor shower,) observing satellites and the ISS and the ever-expanding description of our own solar system. If time and weather permits, some early evening views of Mars, Saturn and Neptune will be had. Cloud Date: Aug. 17. Free with Nature Center admission; advance registration required.

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Luke Bryan in Concert with Brett Eldredge & Craig Campbell

Star Party: Perseid Meteor Shower 8:30-11 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org.

View one of the year’s finest meteor showers, plus the heart of our Milky Way galaxy and the ringed planet Saturn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit back and watch for meteors while not looking through the telescope. Back-up date Aug. 13. $6 for members, $9 for nonmembers.

Scottish Games & Celtic Festival 9 a.m., Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, Geddes; 315-463-8876, cnyscottishgames. org.

The aroma of Scottish and American food, the skirl of pipes, the cadence of the drums, the awe of massed bands, the beauty and form of the dancers,

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some helpful information for your family

What does ‘Date Night’ mean to you? to do anything - maybe sleep.”

And when I say, “sleep” I mean snooze, not a euphemism for something else. Is there anything sexier than eight hours of uninterrupted sleep?

Maybe your idea of a good night out is a trip to Lowe’s to look at exciting things like a refrigerators or window treatments. It’s amazing the adult conversations that can be had amidst the aisles of a home improvement store. If you’re not being interrupted by cries of “I’m bored!” and “why are we here?” and “what are you talking about?” you can cover a lot of conversational ground without once having to spell anything.

When kids come along the date night spontaneity can fly out the window. It’s not a bad thing – it’s a parental reality

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Karen Bergamo Moore lives in Camillus with her husband and son. She works in the communications office at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, is active in Boy Scouts and enjoys running 5Ks with her son. Follow her on twitter at @kmoore623.

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and they realize they aren’t in their own bed.

For that reason, plan something you can leave if need be. So no late-night movies, but a late dinner (with takeout boxes) is still doable.

Do you need a sitter? Is the night’s activity worth an extra $30 to $50? Is the latest Matt Damon picture worth the price of admission and a sitter or will Jason Bourne look just as good on your TV when the movie hits cable?

Then you have to ask yourself, do you really want to go out in the first place or are you bowing down to peer pressure? Mention the kids will be gone for the night and automatically people ask, “So where are you going?

What are you going to do?”

Sometimes the answer is “nothing.” As in “we’re not going

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“Date Night” — it’s the parental equivalent to a play date. While seeming unstructured, it requires large amounts of planning where little is left to chance.

Back in the pre-kid days, we didn’t call it “date night,” it was simply “want to do something?”

Now a night out can require planning similar to a military invasion and, sometimes, it can cost as much.

Once you know you have a kid-free night, there are decisions to be made. First and foremost, what are you going to do?

A few factors go into this decision: Are the kids where the parental absence will not be felt or are they somewhere that could require a late-night pick up when homesickness strikes? A night at their bestie’s house seems like a great idea until it’s 10:30 p.m.

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continued from page 10 the strength and skill of the athletes and the feeling of clanship all contribute to hours of nostalgia and pure enjoyment! Admission: adults $10, seniors $7; children 5-14 $4, under 5 get in free.

Breakfast Canoe Tour 7:30 a.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519 Exploring a quiet bay, with animals possibly seen along the shore and overhead. A stop will be made in the middle of the excursion for a campfire pancake breakfast before returning to the canoes to complete the tour. Advance registration required.

Cost: $5 adults; $3 child plus $10 canoe rental.

Wednesday, Aug. 16 Playing in the Pond

1 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville; 315-638-2519.

An interactive program designed for children of all ages. Explore Beaver Lake with a naturalist and take part in wild and fun activities. Perfect for preschool age and up, accompanied by an adult. Free with nature center admission; advance registration required.

Friday-Sunday, Aug. 18-20 Madison-Bouckville Big Field Antiques Show 2017

Friday 8am-Noon (early buyers only); general admission noon-5 p.m., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; Madison-Bouckville Antique Show Big Field, Route 20, town of Bouckville;. allmanpromotions.com/Madison-Bouckville.php.

More than 1,000 vendors make this the mustattend antiques show for the entire northeast!

Truly a rain or shine event with eight big top tents

showing hundreds of quality exhibitors under cover plus many individual tents throughout the field, festival foods, delicious lunch served in the comfort of two dining tents supporting a local charity, free unlimited parking, ATM available. $7 per day general admission; early birds Friday morning $25.

Sunday, Aug. 20

Baltimore Woods 5K Trail Run 9 a.m.-noon, Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus; baltimorewoods.org.

Check website for updates and more details.

The Robert Rogers Puppet Company and Their Klezmer Cabaret

Saturday, Aug. 19 Bats!

6:30-8:30 p.m., Baltimore Woods Nature Center, Marcellus baltimorewoods.org.

Misunderstood by many, repulsive to some, and feared by others, come spend an evening, indoors and out, as we find out why bats are truly beneficial creatures, with undeserved reputations. Meet at the lower parking lot. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $6 for members; $9 for nonmembers.

Membership discount will be applied at check out when using your member account to register.

Asian Elephant Extravaganza 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse; 315-435-8511, rosamondgiffordzoo. org.

The zoo celebrates the Asian elephant collection and highlights the cultures of their native countries. Visitors will experience special elephant demonstrations that only occur once each year, participate in games and activities and watch authentic cultural performances. Free with zoo admission.

Street Scene Car Show 8 a.m., Long Branch Park at Onondaga Lake Park, Geddes; 315-278-2845.

Central New York’s premier Import, Sport Compact, and Sport Truck meet/show. Admission: $20.

7 p.m.; Oaks at Menorah Park,18 Hodes Way, Dewitt; 315-449-3309.

“A cornucopia of musicians, acrobats, dancers, and clowns who bring their Old World charm to the present day.” Dessert and beverage served. Free and open to the public.

Monday, Aug. 21

Summer of Science Social Noon to 3 p.m., east lawn of the MOST; 315425-9068, most.org.

This free event will focus on that day’s solar eclipse and how to safely view it. Local viewing begins at 1:17 p.m. and the eclipse will reach its maximum at 2:38 p.m.

Aug. 23 - Sept. 4 New York State Fair

Geddes; nysfair.ny.gov The 2017 New York State Fair will be 13 days (an increase from 12) to celebrate New York’s foods, farms and people. Of course, the fair is a lot more than food: There’s the midway, the games, the gadgets for sale. You can even see a cow being born. But everyone has his and her favorite food to eat during the last-summer festival.

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healthy family

Have a healthy back-to-school

Preventing head lice infestations

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any parents recall being tested for head lice at the beginning of each school year when they were children.

While those tests might be fresh on the minds of parents as they prepare to send their children back to school, moms and dads may not know much about head lice and the threat lice poses to youngsters.

spend their days in the relatively close confines of classrooms tend to be vulnerable to head lice infestations. In fact, the CDC estimates that as many as 12 million head lice infestations occur each year in children between the ages of 3 and 11 in the United States alone. Adults are not immune to head lice, though they may be less likely than children to suffer an infestation.

What are head lice?

How do head lice spread?

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, head lice are parasitic insects that can be found close to the scalp, most often on the head, eyebrows and eyelashes. While head lice don’t spread disease, they do feed on blood several times per day.

Who is most susceptible?

Head lice are more common in close, overcrowded living conditions, which may be one reason why schoolchildren who

Contrary to popular belief, head lice cannot hop or fly. Head lice move by crawling, and they can be spread in various ways. According to HeadLice.org, head lice can spread whenever there is direct contact of the head or hair with an infested individual.

Head lice also can spread when an infested person shares personal articles, including hats, pillows, towels, brushes, hair ties and helmets, with someone who is not infested.

What are the symptoms of head lice infestations?

Schoolchildren are typically tested for head lice at the beginning of each school year, and such tests may uncover an infestation before kids even begin to exhibit any symptoms. But kids can be infested with head lice, which can live up to 30 days on a human, at any time of year, so parents should be on the lookout for the following symptoms of head lice: Tickling feeling of something moving in the hair Excessive itching of the scalp, which may be the result of an allergic reaction to bites of the head louse Difficulty sleeping, as head lice are most active in the dark Head sores that result from scratching and may lead to infections caused by bacteria found on the infected person’s skin.

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Summer of Science MOST program is jam-packed with fun, hands-on activities During the the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology’s Summer of Science the museum will be open seven days a week through Aug. 27. Every week will have a different theme, and educators will present demonstrations and hands-on activities keyed to that theme. New 45-minute “Saturday Special” interactive classes are being offered every week at 2 p.m., and focus on topics under the themes. These Saturday classes are limited to 50 attendees and cost a nominal $3 per person fee.

To keep kids learning, the MOST is offering more science camps than ever on different topics throughout the summer, including Honeywell Summer Science Week.

The MOST is hosting two special events this summer on the MOST lawn: the return of The Boys of Summer Wiffle ball tournament featuring players from the Syracuse Chiefs, which is free to watch, and a free Summer of Science Social.

The summer schedule includes: July 31 to Aug. 6: Science of Flight & Space. Demonstration: Learn about air pressure with ping-pong balls and balloons.

Hands-on activities: Design a better paper airplane or a lunar lander. Saturday Special Workshop: Touch a meteorite, make your own constellation, and more astronomy activities.

Camp: July 31 to Aug. 4, A MOST Perplexing Mystery Aug. 7 to 13: MAKE Week.

Demonstration:3-D printing. Hands-on activities: Educator-led activities in the MAKE exhibit. Saturday Special Workshop: Learn how catapults work by building one, then watch the launch of a trebuchet.

Aug. 8 to 20: Science of MOST’s Classic Exhibits. Demonstration: Optical illusions. Hands-on activities: Make a flip book

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How can I reduce the risk?

Head lice are easily spread during the school year because kids spend so much time in cramped quarters with their friends and classmates. But parents can encourage their youngsters to take certain protective measures that can reduce their risk of being infested with head lice.

3 Teach kids to avoid sharing certain items. Teaching kids to share can be

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important in their development as human beings, but it’s important that parents teach kids to avoid sharing combs, brushes, hair ties and other accessories, hats, helmets, coats, scarves, towels, and earbuds. Head lice can attach themselves to such items, making kids vulnerable to infestation when these items are shared.

3 Avoid storing clothing in common areas. Coats, scarves and hats hung in common areas are vulnerable to head lice infestation, as lice can crawl from item to item, spreading infestations along the

and learn about Bernoulli’s principle. Saturday Special Workshop: Learn about nano science, light science, magnets and electricity.

Aug. 21to 27: Science of the Solar System Demonstration: Modeling solar and lunar eclipses. Hands-on activities: Experiment with a solar bead monitor, make a piece of jewelry with solar beads, model lunar and solar eclipses. Saturday Special Workshop: Learn how all energy on Earth comes from the sun, the importance of our location in the solar system, and more.

Aug. 21, noon to 3 p.m., free Summer of Science Social outside on the MOST’s east lawn will focus on that day’s solar eclipse and how to safely view it. Local viewing begins at 1:17 p.m. and the eclipse will reach its maximum at 2:38 p.m.

The MOST is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day through Aug. 27 and open late til 8 every Thursday with half-price admission after 4 p.m.

The MOST will be closed on Fourth of July. For hours and pricing information, visit most.org or call 315-425-9068. way. While the CDC notes that spreading head lice through inanimate objects is uncommon, it can occur. Teach youngsters to keep their clothing in their own lockers at school, and encourage educators to make separate hooks available to each student to reduce the risk of spreading infestations among classmates.

Head lice is most often discussed at the dawn of a new school year, but head lice infestations can occur at any time. Learn more about head lice at HeadLice.org.

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Strenghen your relationship with your child

Here are 15 ways, in15 minutes, you can help build their self-esteem

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By Jennie Mazza Jones

ime is a commodity. A scarce resource. We all feel like there is not enough of it. But, it’s one of the most important things we can give our children.

Why? Time spent with the people we love builds connection. It creates a sense of safety and trust in the relationship.

It creates a space that helps your child feel safe enough with you to show you their big emotions. When they feel safe, the likelihood that that will come to you when they need help increases.

Spending time with someone you love also releases feel good hormones which can regulate emotions, sleep and appetite.

Spending time shows your child they are important to you. It demonstrates they are worthy of your time, and builds their selfesteem.

Hopefully, this is evidence enough to try some of these fun ways to spend time with your child:

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schools integrate technology into the classroom.

A less bulky bag might be lighter and easy to carry.

Consider shopping at a sporting goods store.

Employees at camping and sporting goods retailers understand how to fit backpacks for hikers and outdoor adventurers.

They can help measure a student and find a pack that will fit his or her body frame. Also, these retailers may have a wider selection of backpacks than some other stores, increasing the chances of finding the right fit.

Select a pack with a waist strap.

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1. Snuggle with them when you get home from work. Everything else can wait.

2. Play hide and go seek – either outside or inside.

3. Lay a blanket out in the back yard and watch the clouds (remember guessing what each cloud looked like as a kid?) or play “I Spy” 4. Take turns giving each other a head, hand or shoulder massage (feet too if that doesn’t gross you out.)

5. Have a pillow fight.

6. Let them pick their favorite music and dance with them.

7. Create art together.

8. Build a fort out of blankets, couch cushions, and furniture.

9. Read together.

10. Build with clay or play dough.

11. Have a conversation, ask them about things that are important to them, let them tell you uninterrupted.

12. Plant a garden on the weekend and work on it 15 minutes a day.

13. Go outside before bedtime and look at the stars.

Chiropractic Association, the body is not designed to carry items hanging from shoulders.

By using the waist strap in conjunction with taut shoulder straps, students can distribute the weight in their backpacks over their hip bones instead of the shoulders.

The padded and adjustable shoulder straps should be at least two inches wide. All straps should be used each time the pack is worn.

Backpacks should be loaded properly. Heavy items should be near the center bottom to distribute the load, rather than placed on top.

Students should only carry what is necessary, visiting lockers or desks as needed to lighten their packs.

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14. Decompress with your child at bed time, chat with them about the day, allow them to open up to you at their pace.

15. Let them choose an activity.

In order to make the most out of this time with your child the following rules apply: -No judging or teaching or evaluating.

-Have fun just because.

-Let them be the leader.

-Give your child your undivided attention (do not check your phone and, if you can avoid it, don’t even bring your phone.)

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To prevent that, parents can teach kids to wash to their hands thoroughly, including scrubbing the backs of their hands, between their fingers and around their fingernails.

Kids should know to wash their hands regularly, but especially after they use the bathroom and before they eat, drink or touch their mouths, noses or eyes.

Keep kids home when they are sick. Parents don’t want their children to miss school, but kids who are suffering from colds or flu should be kept home. This prevents the spread of colds and flu to classmates and teachers, and time to rest at home may help youngsters recover more quickly.

Teach kids to avoid common germ spots. Germs can be lurking anywhere, but some spots seem to make more welcome homes for germs than others. Studies have shown that kids were most likely to encounter germs in schools on water fountain spigots and on plastic cafeteria trays.

Teach kids to never put their mouths on fountains and to avoid eating any food that might fall onto their trays in the cafeteria.

School-aged children are susceptible to colds and flu when spending time in the classroom. But parents can reduce their youngsters’ cold and flu risk in various ways.