Forsyth Family August 2014

August 2014

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contents In our ongoing effort to make Forsyth Family the ultimate resource to Forsyth County families, check out our new color-code tabs! We’ve organized our content by categories to make sure you can quickly find exactly what you need when you need it! Also, check out our Index on page 98, which organizes all our advertisers by type of business!

Local Business 8 10 14 16 18

Armory Golf Center Lowes Food: Grocery Shopping that is Fun for the Whole Family Simplify Shopping with Rolly’s Nursery Basics Goodwill of Northwest North Carolina 3 Generations of Realtors Call LRB Home

Health & Wellness 20 Family Play 22 Heat Illness: What Happens When You Don’t Beat the Heat 24 Our Schools Are Making a Difference for Children with Food Allergies 28 Say Goodbye to Acne 30 Making Your Lifestyle Heart Healthy 34 Diabetes Prevention Program YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

Parenting 36 38 40 42 44 46

Bringing Home Baby The Evolution of Parenting Things a Daddy Would Like His Daughter to Know About Boys Small Stories for a Big World The Mommy Diaries: Daddy Love Triad Moms on Main: Transitioning to Kindergarten 48 The View From My Section…

You Can’t Have a Rainbow Without the Rain

co ver s tory 51 Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services

Education 54 Calvary Baptist Day School: A New Head of School & a Bright Future Ahead 56 8 Things Your Child’s Kindergarten Teacher Wishes Your Child Knew BEFORE the First Day of School

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t’s here, it’s finally here! Yes, my annual summer family vacation! I love saving it till the last of the summer. We are headed to the Gulf coast of Florida once again, my little piece of heaven on earth, as I like to call it. I have always been called to the ocean, even as a young child; it is truly my “calming” place. I hope, if you haven’t already had a vacation, that you can steal away even if for just a few days and “renew” your spirit.

I didn’t talk much last month about our annual youth mission trip, but we had another amazing experience with the youth of Sunrise UMC. We stayed a little closer to home this year and went to Topsail Beach, NC, through the Team Effort organization and had wonderful accommodations at the Salt & Light Christian Retreat Center. (I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a retreat center!) It was literally across the street from the beach, and it was so nice being able to squeeze in a little beach time after our work days. This year, we finished painting the outside of Ms. Jerry’s home, as well as cleaning up the landscaping. Ms. Jerry was battling cancer and her daughter was doing the best she could to care for her mom at home. It is always such a blessing to see a group of folks, especially teenagers, pouring so much love and effort into helping others. Teens seem to get a bad rap at times, but I can tell you first-hand that we have a lot of wonderful young adults among us!

Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services is our cover feature this month and is a wonderful facility for those ever needing their services. While August signals vacation to many, it also means the lazy, hazy days of summer fun are coming to an end for all those in school. Yes, those big, yellow school buses will soon be running, and college kids will be leaving home. Sniff, sniff! I know I sure will miss having my college girls home! This issue and the September issue will be filled with tidbits to ease everyone back into the school routine.

Thank you to all the readers and advertisers and folks behind the scene (Account Executives, writers, editors, graphic artists, distributors and one very dynamic Project Administrator, named Denise) that make this publication possible each month. It truly is a group effort. Readers, I urge you to patronize the many, many local businesses within these pages and please thank them for their support. It is what makes this free magazine available to the public each month!

Wishing my husband a very happy birthday this month. You are my rock and I love you more than I can say! Happy August, everyone!

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Ages & Stages 58 Talking to Children About Strangers 60 Steering Peer Pressure in the Right Direction

Community 64 West Forsyth High School Baseball Team: Celebrating NCHSAA Class 4-A State Baseball Championship, Titan Style!

66 Changing Lanes: Wake Forest Football Begins a New Era 68 Opening Your Heart Through Foster Parenting 70 Brenner Kids’ Day to Serve Up Big Fun 72 More Than a Race…

74 The Mom Chef: Sharing Real Life and Real Recipes 75 Out and About in Winston-Salem 76 Lyrical Inspiration With and Without Pages – Bookmarks Tenth Festival of Books and Authors 78 Reply to Isabella

Faith & Family 79 Semi-Fluent 80 Musing About…Unexpected Surprises

For the Kids 86 Amazing Dogs & Beautiful Butterflies 88 iTalk 90 The Book Nook

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ARMORY GOLF CENTER

By Justin Cord Hayes rmory Golf Center CEO and owner, Keith Hunter, and manager, Terri Kemp, are people with vision who are on a mission to bring a new family entertainment center to the heart of Winston-Salem.

Their vision includes a state-of-the-art driving range, short-game and sand-trap practice sites, an 18-hole miniature golf course, and more.

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Hunter and fiancée, Kemp, have owned the Armory Golf Center for about six months.

The property was just an uncovered driving range when they bought it, but from the start, the couple believed it could be so much more. “We want to create a family entertainment complex for the people of Winston-Salem,” Hunter says. “We want to provide all-out service to this community.” The facility already has a large, rockingchair porch, complete with cooling ceiling fans. Hunter and Kemp foresee the porch as a spot for families to enjoy ice cream, cotton candy and delicious fare from a food truck. As night falls, the couple wants the porch to be a mingling place for adults to share after-hour drinks when they’ve finished practicing their drives or short game.

The short-game site and sand trap should be in place by summer’s end. Armory Golf Center already has eight matted tees, 40 grass tees, and eight “power tees.” “We’re the first facility in the area to have those,” Hunter says. “Kids love them.” Power tees are akin to the automatic ball return you’ll find at a bowling alley. Once you dump the balls into the hopper, you won’t have to touch them again. They’ll automatically be set on your tee. The computerized device will even set the height of your tee, or you can play from a strike mat or standing mat.

Hunter and Kemp intend to have the miniature golf course in place by next spring, or even by this fall.

The couple’s vision also includes a pro shop that soon will be added to the complex. Hunter owns an indoor/outdoor short-game facility in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania, but wanted what he calls a “retirement plan” in a warmer part of the county. He found it at the Armory Golf Center, which has been operating since the 1970s.

Although the center isn’t associated with the adjacent National Guard Armory, Hunter and Kemp intend to be good neighbors, inviting recruits to come over and work on their long game while enjoying food and snacks on the porch. The couple hopes to attract students from nearby Forsyth Tech and plans to offer golf day-camps to area kids. “This is where I want to be from here on out,” Hunter says.

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Though Hunter will be the “face” of Armory Golf Center—its pro, its instructor—he knows the success of the Armory Golf Center also will depend on Kemp, who will manage the business behind the scenes. She brings with her extensive experience in retail management. “This is a men-dominated business,” Hunter says, “but I wanted Terri to manage because of her background. She’s the perfect partner.”

Kemp has spent the last few months putting her retail management skills to good use…and learning all about golf. She wasn’t a player before meeting Hunter, and acknowledges that learning golf “lingo” is one of her challenges. But she’s not afraid to face challenges. “In the beginning, it was overwhelming, but I’ve been practicing hitting in order to get the feel of excitement from playing a game of golf. I’ve talked to our customers, and,” she adds with a laugh, “I’ve been watching a lot of the Golf Channel.”

Hunter has complete confidence in his partner. “She can handle all the different entities—golf lessons, kids’ camps, a caddy program, the golf-ball business—that ability makes her what she is. She knows how to manage all angles. Choosing Terri as manager was an easy decision because of her experience, and I have full trust in her.” Together, these two visionaries will make Armory Golf Center an exciting space for people of all ages in Forsyth County.

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f or the ho hasn’t heard kids complain that they don’t want to go to shopping? Complaining. Whining. Even the dreaded tantrums. Meet the answer to family grocery shopping prayers: Lowes Foods, where the Chicken Dance, an interactive SausageWorks area and more family fun are part of a new shopping experience that is locally focused.

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The highlight of the new Lowes Foods for kids is SausageWorks, where kids can press buttons and turn knobs in a virtual sausage factory. Kids also like interacting with the Lowes Foods’ Sausage Professor, who has created more than 20 unique flavors of sausage, including cheeseburger and sweet tea varieties. What kid can resist a sample of cheeseburger sausage? While the kids are experiencing fun at SausageWorks, parents also can sample sausages from the grill and have them prepared for take-home.

A close second on the grocery shopping fun list is the Chicken Kitchen. When fresh chickens emerge from Lowes Foods’ rotisserie oven, the giant chicken chandelier alerts shoppers by playing a special tune. Kids (who are we kidding—adults, too) are mesmerized by what takes place next. Lowes Foods hosts emerge from the Chicken Kitchen for a performance of—you guessed it—the Chicken Dance. Many kids enjoy joining in on the Chicken Dance.

The Chicken Kitchen features all things chicken, including natural, vegetarian-fed rotisserie chickens, Southern fried chicken, wings sauced to order and more. Lowes Foods has even developed a chicken mascot that visits stores from time to time. Although only the newly remodeled Lowes Foods stores have a Chicken Kitchen

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area, all stores offer Chicken Kitchen products ready to take home and enjoy!

The produce area of the newly renovated stores features Pick & Prep, where shoppers select fruits or vegetables and Lowes Foods’ Pick & Prep hosts use their advanced knife skills to chop, slice, or julienne them. Kids love watching the fruits and vegetables being prepared in the open viewing area. Parents love the ease of being able to take home perfectly prepared fruits and vegetables for favorite family recipes and snack time.

There’s no better family time than gathering around the table. Lowes Foods features the Community Table at its newly renovated stores, where both adults and kids can sample, enjoy and learn how to prepare foods. In addition to recipe sampling, the Community Table also features events such as crafts for children and even couponing classes. Information about all Community Table events is available at Lowes Foods and online at LowesFoods.com.

Kids love the fun. Parents love the local focus that Lowes Foods is emphasizing inside its newly renovated stores. As part of its renovations, Lowes Foods has refocused its stores to include even more local products and produce, local recipes and even local décor.

Several of the Lowes Foods stores in the Winston-Salem area have completed, or have nearly completed, major store renovations.

When it’s time for the next family grocery outing, head to Lowes Foods for a local family shopping experience the whole family will love!

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Crib While browsing for a crib, it is important to look for one that is solid—made of wood or iron—as well as sturdy, strong and durable. Melanie suggests shoppers make the “shake test” when comparing cribs.

By Meridith Whitaker The sturdier the crib, the safer it will be for a child once they are able to pull up and stand. At Rolly’s, you will find only solid wood, heavyweight cribs. all décor, lamps, night lights, pillows, mobiles, curtains, Pinterest-inspired hanging tissue paper balls…sometimes expecting parents think they need it all, all at once, The baby furniture industry is highly regulated by the for their baby’s nursery. In the months leading up to a baby’s arrival, there are federal government to ensure safety and consistency innumerable decisions to make. Wouldn’t it be nice to simplify? among products. All of Rolly’s cribs are certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JMPA).

When Ashley Talbott thought of shopping for her first baby, she felt overwhelmed. “My This organization has been recognized for its husband and I had such busy schedules, and the list of vendors, brands and choices for dedication to enhancing children’s product safety. every single nursery essential was exhausting,” she JPMA’s extensive history of leadership in juvenile said. Thankfully, she found her nursery essentials at product safety includes the development of a Rolly’s. “From the moment we entered Rolly’s, we comprehensive Certification Program to help guide were greeted with friendly smiles and a relaxing parents and caregivers toward purchasing juvenile atmosphere that was calm and stress-free,” Ashley products that are built with safety in mind. said.

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So, what are the essentials for a nursery? Melanie Barbee, owner of Rolly’s, puts it simply: a crib, a chair and a changing table.

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Most cribs are custom-made, so be sure to allow time for delivery. It usually takes 12–15 weeks to receive furniture in the style you want, with the exact stain and color you have chosen. Do not forget to plan ahead, as

having everything set up and ready well before the due date will bring peace of mind.

Chair The second important piece of basic nursery furniture is a rocker or glider chair.

Rolly’s carries Best Chairs and Monte Design, two high-end, ultra-comfortable and stylish brands. Best Chairs, an Indianabased company, has been in business for over 50 years. Monte Design is a contemporary line from Canada. These chairs are made out of sustainable Forest Stewardship Council woods and offer more sophisticated clean lines for a modernstyle nursery. Monte Design chairs are also ergonomically designed for nursing mothers, making them beautiful and wonderfully functional at the same time.

All of Rolly’s chairs are made to order with myriad fabrics to choose from. The chairs range between petit bedroom gliders, cushy midsized chairs with ottomans, and full recliners. These chairs are so comfortable, you can enjoy them before, during, and long after your pregnancy!

Changing Table When it comes to changing stations, many families enjoy the convenience of a dresser/changing station combination. Top a dresser with a changing pad or wooden topper, and

you have a setup conducive to changing and dressing your baby in one space. Many of the wooden toppers have a place for diapers and wipes, and can easily be removed once the child is older.

These three items—a crib, a chair and a changing table—set the stage for a warm, nurturing nursery environment. The staff at Rolly’s is available for either private consultations or drop-in visits to help with furniture selection. Although store hours are 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, the staff is happy to meet with parents outside of typical hours to accommodate their schedule.

“We were impressed with the outstanding customer service and the simplicity of the process,” Ashley said. “We couldn’t be more thrilled with the final result of our nursery. It is absolutely gorgeous, just like our sweet daughter!” Simplify shopping at Rolly’s and get back to what is important—taking in every precious moment of pregnancy and new life with your baby.

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Goodwill of Northwest North Carolina

By Meghan E.W. Corbett egardless of your economic standing, chances are you have been involved with Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina in some way. Whether you have benefitted from donations others have made, taken work that is available at the organization, or donated boxes and bags of items you no longer need or want, the impact you make is crucial to the success of Goodwill year after year.

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“Our Goodwill was founded in 1926,” said Communications Manager Sara Butner. “Currently, we serve 31 counties in Northwest NC. When a donation is made, our employees process the items and transfer them to one of our retail stores. The proceeds from the store sales fund programs in job training and placement, services to youth, vocational rehabilitation and more.

Of every dollar spent in a Goodwill store, 90 cents goes to support these programs. Each year, people and businesses in Northwest NC contribute more than one million donations, which are transformed into services for more than 40,000 people.”

Perhaps one of the biggest challenges is reaching those in need who may not realize how much they need assistance, or are not yet willing to ask for help. “At Goodwill, we describe our philosophy as ‘a hand up, not a hand out,’” said Butner. “We believe that all people, regardless of their situations, should have access to meaningful employment. Our programs give people the tools they need to find jobs and get back on their feet. These jobs create strong families, and strong families lead to strong communities. All of Goodwill’s services are local.”

Programs sponsored by donations include: “Skills-training classes in areas like health care, skilled trades and service industries, typically in partnership with a local community college. Our partnership with Forsyth Tech dates back more than 20 years.”

“Career Connections Centers, offering free, personalized services, including resume writing, skills assessment and career counseling. Clients also have free access to computers and high-speed Internet. At many of these centers, Goodwill partners with the Northwest Piedmont Development Board as an affiliate of the NC Works/JobLink system to offer career outplacement, specifically to dislocated workers from entry-level up.

“Success Outfitters, which provides people of limited means with appropriate clothing for job interviews and beginning a job—at no cost to the client. One can donate gently used clothing directly to Success Outfitters.”

Donations can clear out items that are outdated and unable to be thrown away, such as computers, and donations are tax deductible! “We recycle both personal and commercial-use computers,” said Butner. “A lot of people have old computers and electronics at home, because taking them to landfills is prohibited in NC, and people aren’t sure what else to do with them.

As part of our RECONNECT program, Goodwill accepts any brand of computer, in any condition, and we partner with Dell to recycle them safely. Make sure to remove personal data before donating. We also recycle computers donated by businesses and government agencies.

As a Microsoft Registered Refurbisher, we sell used laptops and desktops at seven of our Northwest NC stores, beginning at $100.”

How else can the community support Goodwill? “A major way that the community can get involved with Goodwill is by hiring our clients and program graduates,” said Butner.

“Businesses can also donate equipment, furniture and overstocked items. Your school, church, or community group can organize a donation drive, which can make an important impact. For instance, at the end of each school year, we work with colleges and boarding schools throughout our territory to place donation bins in residence halls as students are moving out. This year, the ‘Ditch ‘n’ Dash’ program involved 12 campuses and collected almost 61,000 pounds of donations. We estimate that those donations will fund programs for more than 2,500 people. Something as simple as college students cleaning out their dorm rooms will end up changing lives.”

There are many ways to give back to your community, and Goodwill is happy to show you how!

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going to be a realtor. “I wanted to be an airline stewardess,” she said. After working on an overseas charter flight to and from Vietnam, however, she discovered that flying was not that glamorous. She worked as a respiratory therapist until, faced with another career crossroad at the age of 31, she was persuaded

by Rose to try real estate. Beverly got her license and joined McNames & Sparks in 1980.

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By Rachel S. Barron hey say real estate gets in your blood.

For Rose Sparks Crafton, daughter Beverly Atwell and granddaughter Abby Umlauf, that is true -- literally. All three went into real estate when they were 31 years old, and all three are now agents at Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate.

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Rose, 83, has just come back to work after “retiring” at the age of 79. While she planned to join up with LRB mainly to help Abby with her rapidly growing business, she found a house to list within her first week on the job.

Rose was a trailblazer in 1962, when she became one of Winston-Salem’s first female agents, joining Lambe Young Real Estate. “I learned that the top salesman there made $20,000 a year, and that was a LOT of money back then,” she said. “I thought, ‘Well if he can make $20,000, maybe I can make $15,000.’ “ It wasn’t long before Rose bypassed him, despite the fact a few of the men told her that women didn’t belong in real estate, or that women should stay home. Nine years later, she joined Madeline McNames to form McNames & Sparks Real Estate, the city’s first all-female agency. They added 28 more women as agents before a man applied to join them, and they hired him. The company became the second highest-selling real estate firm in the city and made a name for 18 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

itself as a relocation specialist, a new concept in the 1970s.

Real estate was a lot simpler then. Contracts were one page long. There were no home inspections or radon tests, and everyone bought houses “as is,” Rose said. “Women had to work much harder than men to prove that we could do real estate. I told the others, ‘Find people the right houses. If you do that, you’ll get repeat business.’ ” The strategy worked for people from all walks of life. Once as Rose was rushing down Robinhood Road, she was stopped by a police officer for speeding. “The officer saw listing books lying on my seat, and he asked if I was a realtor. He said, ‘I’m thinking of selling my house.’ I said, ‘You go back there and turn off those blue lights, and come sit with me and we’ll talk.’” That was the beginning of a long relationship not only with that officer, but many others he referred.

Rose also made real estate a family affair.

When the Foxhall development opened in the 1960s, Rose recruited daughter Beverly to dress as a Southern belle for the grand opening. When she sold a house to one couple who was moving to Winston-Salem and getting married soon after arriving, she volunteered Beverly as a bridesmaid.

Still, Beverly was determined she was not

In addition to helping Rose with relocation, Beverly has worked 37 years with developer Robbie Robertson and JWR Building Company, which developed the Brownstone and Merrimont Hills communities, and served as a marketing agent for the Brookberry Farms and Bellemeade communities. After living in Hendersonville a few years, she moved back to Winston-Salem in 2012 and joined LRB. “I love working with people,” she said.

Compared to Rose and Abby, she is “the laid-back one” of the three, she joked.

Abby’s competitive spirit showed up early, when she played soccer at Mount Tabor High School. She became a teacher at Mount Tabor and Forsyth Country Day, but found herself helping many of her friends hunt for homes, including some moving to the area to work for the medical centers. So she, too, became a licensed agent at 31. She planned to interview with a number of firms, but after visiting LRB, she said, “I could tell by the culture, the professionalism, the team environment, that this was where I wanted to be.”

Thanks to her hard work and contacts from growing up here, Abby generated $2.2 million of sales volume in her first year. She persuaded Rose to come back to work to help her with closings, home inspections, and other tasks.

Many things have changed since Rose first became an agent in 1962. Women realtors are common. Realtors and clients communicate -often at all hours of the day and night -- via social media. Contracts are long, and buyers and sellers – many educated by watching HGTV -- jockey back and forth over pricing and repairs.

But one thing hasn’t changed: Real estate is still a “people” business. And Rose, Beverly and Abby all agree that now is a great time to be a realtor in Winston-Salem.

“When I graduated from high school, everyone was moving away, but now people are coming back home,” Abby said. “I predict that the Winston-Salem real estate market is about to explode.”

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Family Play

By Casey Hicks, BS, and Play Facilitator Certified through US Play Coalition “My kids aren’t motivated to be active. It feels like I have to push them to go outside and play in the yard.” “She doesn’t like going to the gym with me.” “I try to get them to go walking with me, but they never want to go.”

Encouraging our children to be more active is challenging. In our diet- and exercise-focused culture, many parents feel they have to get their kids to exercise in order to be healthy. However, when we think of exercise, we may also think “hard work,” ”boring,” “not enjoyable” or “something that I have to do.” This can feel intimidating for children and even adults. What would it be like if we think of “being more active” as “playing”? We are more likely to be active if the focus is on fun and playing, rather than sweating and burning calories.

Children Follow our Lead As parents, we model the healthy habits we want to teach our kids. Children are more likely to play if they see us playing, too.

Keeping it fun also encourages children.

Focus on playing and having fun, rather than all the rules and skills of a game or sport. The more we play together and build our kids’ interest in being active, the more time we will have later on to teach those rules and skills. Now is the perfect chance to laugh and enjoy being together as a family.

Think Back to your Childhood Sometimes it is difficult to think of what to play with our children. Stick to games that you played as a kid, like “kick the can,” “hide-and-go-seek,” or “tag.” These games will get your children running, laughing and having a good time.

Make the games fit your children’s personalities. For example, turn tag into “superhero tag,” where your kids freeze like Superman or another superhero. This simple change can gain the interest of your children and increase the fun. Involve your kids by encouraging them to teach you some games they know.

Modeling play as a parent and scheduling playtime into your family’s routine will help your children enjoy being active and help them continue that habit as they grow older. For more information on play and activity, visit BrennerChildrens.org/BrennerFit. 20 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

Make Playtime a Priority Juggling a family’s schedule is challenging; however, finding time to fit play into your schedule is key to sticking to it. If you make playtime part of your normal routine, your children will start to see that playing is not only fun, but important. The more consistent you are with scheduling playtime, the more your children will become familiar with being active, and continue to include activity in their lives as they grow. Scheduling playtime can be as simple as having a five-minute dance party after dinner each night. Or, maybe after everyone is home from school and work, your family plays a few games in the backyard. Find the time that works the best for your family.

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Heat Illness: What Happens When You Don’t Beat the Heat

By Carrie J. Erickson, MD – Ford, Simpson, Lively & Rice Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine ummer in North Carolina means rising temperatures, humidity and, unfortunately, also heat-related illnesses.

Due to many biochemical differences, children cannot regulate their temperature as efficiently as adults and therefore are at much higher risk. It is important to recognize the early signs of heat illness, when to seek medical attention and, most importantly, how to prevent it.

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Heat Cramps are muscle pains or spasms that chiefly occur in the abdomen, arms and legs, mainly during strenuous activity. The kids are usually sweating a lot and depleting their body of fluid.

What to do: Go to a cool place (preferably with air conditioning).

Get water or a sports drink.

Gently massage affected muscle.

If cramping subsides, wait several hours before allowing them to return to any physical activity.

If cramping continues for over 1 hour, seek medical attention.

Heat Exhaustion occurs when the body has lost an excessive amount of water and salt in the form of heat. Signs include excessive sweating, cold, clammy skin, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps with weakness, dizziness, rapid shallow breathing, weak pulse and passing out.

What to do: Take temperature, and if above 103.1, then proceed to recommendations for Heat Stroke.

Start with the same steps as for heat cramps.

Prepare cool bath, shower, or sponge.

If symptoms persist over 1 hour, then seek medical attention at an emergency department.

Heat Stroke is a potentially deadly condition that occurs when the body’s thermostat malfunctions. The person will have a temperature over 103.1, red, hot, dry skin (they are past the point of being able to sweat), rapid and bounding pulse, throbbing headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion, and may even pass out.

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What to do: Have someone call 911 immediately, while taking steps to cool the child.

Move inside to air-conditioned space, or at least to shady area.

Remove as much clothing as possible.

Place cool water on the skin, either by immersing in cool bath/shower, giving a sponge bath or spraying with a garden hose.

Never give them anything to drink, because they could aspirate the liquid.

Tips for Beating the Heat: During exercise or time outdoors, take frequent rest breaks in shade or cool/air-conditioned spaces.

Encourage drinking water as much as possible, even if they don’t ask for it.

If they are feeling hot, have them take a cool shower or bath, or mist them with a garden hose.

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Our Schools Are Making a Difference for Children with Food Allergies

By Lisa S.T. Doss or Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, the climate has changed in terms of rules, regulations regarding food and the need for safety. Prior to the start of school, informative letters are sent to students and families, explaining the precautions needed for a classroom peer who has a food allergy. Our schools are making great strides to teach our children how the practices of cleanliness and food choices impact everyone in their school community. With guidelines and emergency plans in place, students can focus on their education without worrying.

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“Children with food allergies have a hidden disability,” Chavez continues. “It is our responsibility to provide support to our parents and grant them a meeting to determine if their child is eligible to receive Section 504 accommodations.” Section 504 accommodations offer a child who has a disability, including food allergies, the opportunity to meet his or her needs as adequately as those of their non-disabled peers. The Department of Education Office of Civil Rights stipulates that an administrator must review Section 504 Plans at least every three years; Mrs. Chavez reads each student plan to ensure compliance and that a student’s needs are appropriately fulfilled.

“For students with food allergies, we closely review our students’ health information,” writes Brian W. Brookshire, Principal of Old Richmond Elementary School. “For severe cases, we schedule transitional meetings with the classroom teacher and parents at the start of each school year. We openly discuss how to best prevent allergic reactions, as each case is unique and different. The most important element is to openly 24 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

communicate and continuously monitor the individual student.”

On a state level, lawmakers are discussing the value and importance for schools to be granted funding to stock epinephrine and administer the EpiPen. While schools have plans in place, this bill would eliminate great fear during a lifethreatening emergency. Jeff Faullin, Principal at Brunson Elementary School shares, “At the beginning of the year, we schedule a group meeting of all parents with children who have food allergies. It allows them to meet each other and find relief in the knowledge that they are not alone.

Last year, one parent told the story of using an EpiPen. Between our parents, teachers and nurses, the story prompted great conversations.

Continuous education about our students’ safety increases confidence, especially for our students.”

A few suggestions to help parents approach the topic of food allergies with their children: Start using simple terms such as “safe” and “unsafe” foods.

Explain what may happen if a child with a food allergy is exposed to peanuts or nuts. The experience may frighten your child; therefore, discuss why preventatives are important, and what to expect or do in case of an emergency.

Some children with food allergies may feel frightened, worried, or self-conscious. The best way to help these children feel comfortable is to be openly friendly.

An informative family-based website, www.foodallergyfamiliesofthetriad.org., can help families answer their children's questions.

According to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), one out of 13 children in the United States has a food allergy, totaling 5.9 million children.

As recent as October 2013, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided “the first national comprehension guideline for school food and allergy management.” Standing together to fight for children with food allergies in our schools at the state level sends an important message to our lawmakers. Our schools are making great strides; however, with laws, additional steps can be taken to grant a strong means to achieve school safety for our children.

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Say Goodbye to Acne

By Leigh Summer, MD re you afraid to get help with your acne management?

Many people fear high-cost or overly aggressive treatment options when considering acne care for themselves or their teens. Concerns about overuse of oral medications for acne often prevent parents from seeking help for their teens. Many people fear escalated costs of treatment alternatives, particularly after spending buckets of money on all of the over-the-counter treatment options that have already been tried.

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Managing stubborn acne can be very tricky. Not all acne is the same, and some types are more likely to respond to a certain treatment than others. Also, acne sufferers usually want to avoid aggressive treatments and minimize costs when possible. Recommendations for ideal treatment should be influenced by the severity and type of acne that you have. Navigating treatment options on your own is complicated by inconsistent labeling on drugstore products and unclear directions on product usage.

Full Spectrum Acne Help. When you do decide to get help with acne, consider what your goals are and where those goals can be met.

At Lewisville Laser, we offer all levels of intervention, from home care to in-office treatments. Our Physician, Dr. Leigh Summer, is available to enhance treatment protocols with prescription topical and oral medications when needed. We always strive to manage acne at the lowest possible level of aggression and cost to the patient.

Home Care. When our team first assesses an acne patient, we begin by reviewing the home care already in place and any other topical or oral treatments that have already been tried. The home skin-care program is the foundation that will support the results of any other treatments that we do, and is critical to maintaining results. Typical home-care programs will include a customized program of a cleanser, a therapeutic serum or lotion, dekeratinizing agents and/or antibiotics, and a spot treatment option. Specialized exfoliating scrubs or brushes are sometimes recommended as well. As a rule, we try to optimize the use of topical treatments before using oral medications, in order to 28 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

minimize exposure. We do use oral therapies when indicated, reserving aggressive treatments for truly resistant cases. Steps are always minimized where possible to keep the routine simple.

Office Treatments. With the foundation in place, we then look at treatment options to shut down the active acne. These treatments are done in the office by our aesthetician, Hannah Allen, and will include options of microdermabrasion, noninvasive peels, and other porepurging therapies. In the beginning of treatment, most individuals will require a series of these sessions to get the acne under control, and then later will only use these therapies as needed. Don’t let the sound of these treatments scare you! There is only minimal, if any, discomfort, with lots of yield.

After the Acne: Scarring. Some clients come in with scarring already in progress from their acne. After any active-breakout concerns have been addressed, we begin to work on healing the scars.

Microneedling is an in-office treatment that has very good results with scarring. In older patients with deeper scars, fillers can sometimes be used to minimize the appearance. Scars with pigment changes can be helped with topical therapies or laser treatments.

Costs Contained. Many people are afraid of the expense that may be associated with this level of treatment, but most will end up spending similar amounts to what they are spending in their product-hopping searches at the drugstores. When you look at that tradeoff, as well as the huge benefits of good results, well-managed treatment is well worth pursuing.

We really enjoy helping people feel their best. We can help at any stage of acne, but we really encourage parents to get teens involved in good skin care as soon as any breakouts begin. This helps minimize both physical and emotional scarring from breakouts. To encourage early intervention, we offer a free consultation at which we can review treatment options and concerns. Even though we are talking about teens today, adults who struggle with acne should consider this as well.

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Making your lifestyle heart healthy The millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives.

Follow a healthy diet Eating a nutritious diet is a proven way to reduce the risk for heart disease. These are the elements of a heart-healthy diet (amounts listed are for adults): •Eat 2 cups fresh fruits and 2½ to 3 cups vegetables every day.

•Limit saturated and trans-fats by using olive oil or other vegetable oils, instead of butter or margarine. Remember also to limit the total fat intake to less than 30 percent of your daily calories.

•Eat more chicken and fish and less red meat.

•Eat 6 to 8 ounces of grains, of which at least half should be from whole-grain bread and cereal.

•Limit or eliminate fast foods, which are often loaded with salt, sugar and fats.

•If you drink alcohol, do so moderately. That means no more than two drinks a day if you’re a man, one if you're a woman.

•Limit your salt and sodium intake to 1,500 mg per day. In January 2010, the American Heart Association reduced its previous sodium intake recommendations and identified 1,500 mg of sodium per day as the target intake for all Americans.

Get the equivalent of 3 cups of fat-free or low-fat milk or dairy products (or soy, rice, or almond milk for people who are lactose-intolerant) every day. Milk and milk alternatives must have 130 calories or less per 8 fluid oz.

Exercise more Regular exercise keeps your heart and the rest of your body in shape. These are ways to add more activity to your life: •Check with your doctor before starting an exercise program if you've been sedentary and/or have a chronic disease.

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Stop smoking Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. Here’s how to live smoke-free: •Decide to quit and set a quit date. Try again if you fail.

Successful quitters often tried many times before they were able to quit.

•Ask your doctor for information about cessation aids, such as a nicotine patch or inhaler and a counseling or support program.

Learn to Relax Chronic anger and stress can damage your heart. Try these suggestions to better cope with life’s pressures: •Try to be positive instead of negative in your outlook on life.

•Take 15 to 20 minutes a day to sit quietly and breathe deeply.

•Take time for yourself each day. Read a book, listen to music or enjoy a hobby.

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s a Wellness Advocate with doTERRA International—a company known for its therapeutic-grade essential oils—Yadkin County native Vivian Brauer is exploring her life-long passion for improving health and overall well-being.

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“I’ve spent my entire adult life seeking out natural solutions for physical health and wellness, as well as emotional issues,” says Vivian, who says she’s been an avid reader since young childhood. “I’m definitely proactive about finding solutions for the issues that ail us.”

With a Master Practitioner Certification in NeuroLinguistic Programming, Vivian has also studied Psych-K, Touch for Health, Matrix Energetics, the Healing Code and most recently Tapping, or Emotional Freedom Technique.

“Somewhere around age 20 I began researching organic options for almost everything,” says Vivian. “So when I found doTERRA essential oils, it was a perfect fit for me.”

Initially Vivian wasn’t sold on using oils for health care needs, but once she attended a “Medicine Cabinet Makeover” class and started learning how essential oils may be an effective alternative to some synthetic drugs, she knew she had found her niche. While not abandoning traditional healthcare, she’s simply devoted herself to exploring different options. Dr. David Hill, Chief Medical Officer of doTerra International says that most people would be surprised to hear there are thousands of peer-reviewed research reports that show the beneficial effects of essential oils. In fact, over 50 hospitals around the United States are now using essential oils in some capacity; the Vanderbilt Medical Center ER uses oils to alleviate unpleasant smells and often to relieve staff stress.

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the way we’re handling the lifestyle diseases,” says Vivian. “Modern medicine deals with alleviating symptoms, versus addressing the causes of the symptoms.”

She’s proud that what sets doTERRA apart from other oil companies is the degree to which the company goes to make sure the end product is pure. Every essential oil is tested at the beginning, middle and end of processing for the ultimate level of purity. In fact, they have coined a term called Certified Pure, Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) to designate the purity of their oils.

“Our lavender is grown in France, frankincense comes from Oman and bergamot comes from Italy,” she tells. “They make sure that the process of extracting and distilling the oils is done, so that the healing essence is preserved.”

Vivian teaches a variety of classes on how to use the oils: Medicine Cabinet Makeover, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Makeover Your Gym Bag, Pregnancy and Beyond, Keeping Kids Healthy and Staying Healthy All Year Long (for adults), to name a few, and holds both classes and private sessions from her office at West Salem Square. This month she’ll be teaching a “back to school” class focusing on one of doTERRA’s most popular essential oil blends, OnGuard, which does seem to discourage viruses and bacteria, and it’s been shown that most bacteria cannot survive in the presence of these essential oils.

There are also OnGuard versions of hand spray and throat lozenges, ideal for the start of both school and a cooler season.

“Teachers who diffuse OnGuard in their class rooms report that they have fewer incidents of colds and flus than other class rooms,” says Vivian, noting that parents report similar—and happy—results. With her continued personal and professional goal of helping others achieve that perfect harmony of body, mind and spirit, Vivian is committed to learning and living the practice of making essential oils a part of a vital lifestyle.

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both a trained lifestyle coach and fellow classmates as they develop plans for improving and maintaining overall well-being.”

Perhaps the most alarming factor of prediabetes is that there are often no symptoms. “Unlike diabetes, prediabetes often has no noticeable symptoms; however, you could be at risk for prediabetes if you are a woman who has had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds at birth, you have a sister or brother with diabetes, you have a parent with diabetes, you have a BMI higher than the ‘normal’ range, or you get little or no exercise in a typical day,” said Kate Kaczmarek, Director of Healthy Living for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina. “The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a simple screening tool that uses seven questions to assess an individual’s risk of prediabetes.

A score of nine or above on the screening test indicates a high risk for prediabetes, and a blood test to confirm is recommended.”

Luckily, programs such as the YMCA’S Diabetes Prevention Program can help those at high risk reverse the growing probability of developing diabetes. “As a leading nonprofit for strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y believes that all people should be able to live life to its fullest, healthiest potential,” said Bartoletti. “In the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a trained lifestyle coach will introduce topics in a supportive, small-group environment and encourage participants as they explore how healthy eating, physical activity and behavior changes can benefit their health.

Participants must be adults with BMI of 25 or greater and determined to have prediabetes, based on confirming blood tests or risk factors. The 12-month, group-based program consists of

16 one-hour, weekly sessions, followed by eight monthly sessions (for a total of 24 sessions). Participants discuss topics such as healthy eating, increasing physical activity, reducing stress, problem solving and much more. The program also focuses on ways to stay motivated to maintain progress toward goals, with monthly maintenance sessions. There is a monthly cost to the program; some insurance providers or employers pay a portion of the cost. Financial assistance from the YMCA is available in select cases.”

It doesn’t take much to make a big change in your overall health and well-being. “Research shows that modest weight loss (5–7% of total body weight) through moderate physical activity and healthy diet within the context of a lifestyle intervention program could prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes among individuals with prediabetes,” said Kaczmarek. “In fact, research indicates that lifestyle interventions, like the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program, can be more effective than medication in preventing prediabetes from converting to diabetes.”

YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program classes are scheduled at the Jerry Long Family YMCA beginning August 26th, 2014, for Tuesdays at 6 p.m.; at the Robinhood Road Family YMCA beginning September 18th, 2014, for Thursdays at 10 a.m.; and at the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA beginning October 8th, 2014, for Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. Please register one month in advance. For more information, please contact Kate Kaczmarek, Director of Healthy Living for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, at k.kaczmarek@ymcanwnc.org or 336.712.2000.

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Bringing Home Baby

By Lisa S.T. Doss

hile fetal growth and development are occurring within the womb, the parents will need each day of those nine important months to prepare for the baby’s arrival. It may be hard to think beyond the delivery date or the delivery itself, but with each “tip,” dads and moms will soon be saying, “Thank goodness we were well prepared!”

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The Drive Home Yes, moms, it will happen. While sitting in the wheelchair holding your precious newborn, you will wonder what your husband is doing. Well, your husband may not have complete confidence in the infant carrier or the attachments connected to the car seat; so, he will check the fastenings of the seat again and again and again.

•Months before the baby comes home, practice clicking into place and removing the car carrier. Snap in a baby doll or package of flour for added effect. You’ll be happy you practiced the maneuver, especially when your baby is sleeping peacefully.

With baby in his or her seat, it is the one time your husband will drive ever so carefully and slowly home. Your son or daughter will look so small within the confines of the harness, and most likely, the hum of the car will encourage sleep.

•The infant car carrier is often used for the first four to six months of a child’s life. Moms tend to transition their child into a regular car seat as soon as he or she reaches approximately 15 pounds. Most moms find the seat cumbersome and heavy to carry, and would rather use a stroller; therefore, if buying new, choose an infant car carrier based on a 22-pound weight.

The investment will go into a convertible car seat.

Preparedness New moms are always thankful when forethought and advice work perfectly together. If all the blankets, linens and clothes were washed, folded or hung in their respective locations beforehand, that effort will give you a feeling of relief on your first day home with your son or daughter.

•Canvas boxes on shelving or a canvas door organizer will serve to contain all of baby’s needs within arm’s reach, especially in near darkness.

•Establish a “baby center” in the living room. Fill a basket with the essentials, such as diapers, wipes, lotion, butt paste, onesies and other clothes, and several burp cloths or receiving blankets.

•The kitchen will be an active place; therefore, think about where you want to place bottles, bibs and other everyday items.

Ease of access will be helpful during the wee hours of the morning.

What to Ask the Pediatrician There is comfort in being surrounded by so many professionals at the hospital. Many new moms panic once they arrive home. Your pediatrician has nurses available to call in an emergency. Call if you see any of these signs: •a rectal temperature of 100.4° or higher.

•symptoms of dehydration, such as crying without tears.

•the inability to keep fluids down; repeated or bloody vomiting.

•labored breathing.

Fortunately, the second-week appointment is a great time to come prepared. Write down questions as they arise. As you become more familiar with your infant, you will determine what is important to mention.

Ins And Outs Yes, you heard the words correctly. A newborn will need to eat every two to three hours. With such small stomachs, babies will only be able to consume one to three ounces initially. If baby and you are connecting successfully, breast feeding will be the healthiest answer for both of you. Arriving at, or surpassing, birth weight is one goal for the second-week checkup.

•Hiccups, spitting-up and burps are normal during feedings.

•What goes in, inevitably comes out. Your pediatrician will ask that you keep a journal those first two weeks.

Most babies will poop more frequently when breast fed, since formula takes more time to digest.

Prior to any new experience, information is always appreciated; however, moms will quickly learn what is needed and how to read their infant’s cries. One of the most important tips for new moms is to show dads, older siblings and grandparents your system; so, when you are taking a well-needed nap, someone else can step in with ease and confidence!

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August Issue 2014 • 37

The Evolution of Parenting

By Denise Heidel

The 1st year…

The first year of parenthood is a year of wonder. This small bundle of life that spends most of the day, largely sleeping, is a creature worthy of awe. New parents often sit around and just stare at their baby, enraptured at the perfection swaddled in tiny blankets and wearing teeny-tiny socks. Parenting in the first year is more about the mechanics: feeding, bathing, changing.

The 2nd and 3rd years…

These years require more guidance, as personalities begin to bud and take shape. What was once a cooing infant has become a precocious toddler, full of curiosity. Parenting in the 2nd and 3rd years is largely spent in discovery and mastering lifelong skills, such a toilet training.

The 4th, 5th, and 6th years…

Your precious little angel is full of discovery, but now a certain degree of independence and willfulness may have entered the picture. Boundaries are tested.

Opinions are formed. For some parents, this equates to a child who refuses to wear anything other than a Batman costume.

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the negotiating prowess of a 5-year-old and you may even start looking into the cost of law schools (after all, it’s never too early to start saving for college, and surely someone who likes to argue that much will end up being a lawyer!)

The 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th years…

These were my favorite parenting years. Children are old enough to be self-sufficient, but young enough to still want to be with their parents. They are learning the art of problem-solving, and many parents find this is the age to step back and let their kids fight their own battles…. We’re close enough to be there if they need us, but we let them stick that big toe in the water and start learning some important life lessons.

The 11th and 12th years…

Welcome to the world of tweens.

No longer children, but not quite teenagers. It’s a time of awkwardness, and they aren’t quite sure where they fit in. Life is limbo between playing with Barbies and going to the mall.

Greasy skin and lank hair often accompany this age range, and very often, their limbs are longer than their bodies, as they are growing faster, but not necessarily proportionally.

Parenting a tween is a time of letting go. You realize—you’re halfway done. Pretty soon, they won’t need you anymore. This is a good stopping point in the article if you need to go get a Kleenex. I know. It’s sad. You’ll really wish you could rewind the clock to that first year.

The 13th and 14th years…

Speaking only for myself, these were the years of the Invasion of the Body Snatchers. I would frequently ask my son, “Who are you and what have you done with my kid???” Remember that Kleenex you needed for years 11 and 12? Yeah, well, these are the years when you start counting forward…how much longer before they are legally an adult?

You’ll also realize how stupid you are, because while your teenager may not outright tell you so, they’ll make their opinion well known with frequent eye rolls.

They also won’t want to spend time with you anymore. You’ll be aware of the existence of a teenager in your home by the mess left for you in the kitchen, but just like a timid cat who hides under the couch all day, the teenager at this age prefers to come out when no one is looking.

The 15th and 16th years…

Remember in “Up!” when all that was needed to get Dug’s attention

was to yell, “Squirrel!” Same principle applies to a 15- and 16-year-old except to get their attention, you should yell, “Car!” They have tunnel vision and at the end of that tunnel is the day they’ve been waiting for since they were waddling around in a droopy onesy with their Elmo steering wheel clutched in their chubby fists…the driver’s license. Everything begins and ends with a driver’s license.

The good news for parents at this stage is that the power shifts back to our control a bit…because they’ll do most anything (even, GASP! Take out the trash!) if it means being handed the keys to the car.

The 17th and 18th years…

Parents of 17- and 18-year olds often find they can almost have a conversation with their teenagers.

Kids at this age seem to have finally grown into their arms and legs, have better control of their emotions, and have matured to the point where maybe parents don’t have to worry about their future so much anymore….

Yeah, right. As if that’s possible.

Parents—you’ve done your job, and it’s time for the offspring to stretch their wings and leave the nest…. Don’t worry though.

They’ll always have roots to come home to.

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A few thoughts on what one father would like his daughter to “gradually” learn about boys.

You will admire a boy for many reasons. He may be smart, funny, a good listener, or someone who has all of those traits. You’ll learn a lot from your male friends and you will learn a lot about yourself.

There are good boys and there are bad or disappointing boys. Trust and listen to your instincts.

There is nothing except words (in person) that can smooth over an apology.

Always remember, you are beautiful and one smart cookie. There is nothing you have to do for someone to love you. He'll go out of his way to spend just five minutes with you. (I flew over 7,000 miles just to meet your mother.)

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Things a Daddy Would Like His Daughter To Know About Boys

By Lisa S.T. Doss

ut of love, my husband willingly changed our daughter’s diapers; offered comfort in moments of distress and sickness; bathed, dressed, and brushed her hair; played blocks and built sand castles; made her laugh; congratulated her on her educational achievements; hugged her good morning and read her stories before kissing her goodnight. His presence and continuous effort has been the start of a very important relationship. In the life of a daughter, a dad is much more than a listener, a support system and her biggest cheerleader. He is establishing what it means to have a relationship with someone of the opposite sex.

There are significant lessons a daddy can teach his daughter. Most importantly, he will build her self-esteem and, we hope, empower her to make difficult decisions. Kevin, of course, will try and not arm himself too tightly as her protector. He has already experienced a few heart palpitations over one brave four-year-old boy who approached him and said, “I'm going to marry her.” As Kevin forgot how to exhale, I gently reminded him that his daughter was only two. There would be plenty of time for him to worry about boys and marriage proposals!

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“It may be my Southern upbringing, but I know about a person’s character through their family’s name. There’s an alliance in connecting our daughter with our friends’ sons that I have known for over twenty years. In new friends, there will be an unmistakable trust involved in allowing a boy, even if he is a friend, to take out my daughter.” shares Kevin. “My daughter’s relationships will be like a knotted rope. There’s guidance initially, and then [we move to] slowly allowing her to make her own sensible decisions until she reaches the point of letting go.”

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I know I may have been hard on your boyfriends; but once you get married, your husband will become family. We may lose a daughter in name, but we’ll gain so much more.

A girl needs to be almost as strong as a man in today’s time.

Yes, he will protect you, but you have particular awesome skills, too. Use your resources and don’t be afraid to take charge.

Love him unconditionally. Yes, husbands have trouble putting things back where they belong. He’ll put dishes in the sink instead of in the dishwasher. Men need reminders. Don’t rub it in if he doesn’t remember....

There’s goodness in knowing you met a great guy. You’ll have arguments and misunderstandings while dating and after marriage.

It’s good to breathe, think, and then talk about it.

In marriage, I advise you to pray together, hold hands, kiss often, always date each other. (If you need to take a vacation, we'll take the grandchildren.)

I hope you never stop reaching out to me and telling me about your thoughts, dreams and problems.

Four years have gone by in a breeze, dear daughter. Before Daddy and I know it, you will be fifteen and then twenty-five in a blink.

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Small Stories for a Big World

By Kim Underwood lthough we’re officially in air-conditioning season, some early mornings it’s cool enough to have the windows open. That was the case the morning I heard meowing I didn’t recognize outside the bathroom window. Uh-oh. It sounded as if it could be a kitten in distress. I hoped that I was mistaken.

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We already had what, to my way of thinking, was a full complement of pets—one dog named “Joy” and one cat named “Blitz.” So the prospect of a kitten that needed a home wasn’t appealing. Perhaps it was just a disgruntled adult. When I went outside to look, I heard and saw nothing. Guessing that my presence had frightened whatever it was into silence, I went back inside. Of course, once I was inside, the meowing started up in earnest again. I needed to go to work, so I turned over responsibility for continuing the search to Garnet and Doobins. (Sparkle Girl was on a mission trip.)

When Garnet called later to say that she and Doobins had indeed found a kitten—an orange one—she said that, given the shape he was in, it was amazing that he had been able to meow as loudly as he did. “You could feel every bone in his body,” Doobins said.

Doobins has a gift for names, and, within the first few minutes, Garnet said, he had named the kitten “Sherbert.” When they took Sherbert to the vet, the ladies at the counter said that orange boys have sweet personalities. The vet said that he was probably about eight weeks old and didn’t have any problems that time, attention and food wouldn’t take care of.

Later, Garnet said that she had prayed for an enriching experience that would make Doobins’ week special while Sparkle Girl was on her trip—something that would give him stories to tell to Sparkle Girl when she was telling stories about her mission trip. A new kitten was a bit more enriching than she had imagined, though. In between wondering where Sherbert had come from, I thought about how you really can’t predict what each day will bring.

I will say, though, that, as surprising as Sherbert’s arrival was, it wasn’t nearly as surprising as when, a couple of weeks earlier, Garnet had told me that she was a huge fan of The Dukes of Hazzard.

She watched it all the time when she was growing up and was thinking that it might be nice to track down some episodes.

I certainly hadn’t seen that coming. I do admit, though, that I have come to develop an appreciation for the show’s quiet genius that eluded me when it came out in 1979.

As it turned out, having Sherbert arrive while Doobins was the only young person in the house was perfect. We made him the man in charge, and he readily accepted responsibility. For the next few days, all three of us were busy people, because we had to make sure that Joy and Blitz didn’t feel slighted. At times, each of us had an animal that we were giving attention.

Doobins asked us not to breathe a word about Sherbert to Sparkle Girl before she came home. We agreed. He did ask Garnet to send a text to Sparkle Girl telling her that she was in for a big surprise. When we picked up Sparkle Girl at the church upon their return, Doobins spent the ride there and back smiling.

When he took Sparkle Girl into the room where Sherbert was lounging, she looked around wondering what the surprise was supposed to be. (Later, she said that she mistook him for a stuffed animal.) Then he stretched.

“And I melted,” said Sparkle Girl.

Throughout all that, Doobins sat on the bed grinning. Since then, Sherbert has given us many enriching experiences. Every now and then, I wonder whether other surprises as big as The Dukes of Hazzard still await me.

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The Mommy Diaries: Daddy Love By Emily Eileen Carter

hen I first met my husband, he didn’t know if he wanted to have children. As our relationship grew deeper, I probed further and found that it wasn’t that he didn’t want to be a father; rather, that he was scared of being one. When I saw him play with his three young nieces—hide and seek, countless board games, even letting them put makeup on him—I knew he would be a great dad. I am just not sure that he did at that point.

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As my pregnancy with Lucas progressed, my husband grew more excited and more afraid. That awesome responsibility of being a first-time parent really began to hit him—as it did me: those fears of the unknown, the What will I do, How is my life about to change? I could see these anxieties weigh on him, just as they did on me. In addition, I think that dads put even more pressure on themselves as their provider instinct kicks in, and they think about the rising cost of raising a child, especially through college.

When my son was born, I had never seen my husband so smitten.

Like me, he was immediately in love and awe of our precious young son.

But also like me, he was overwhelmed and bit frightened by the daunting task of taking care of a brand- new baby as first-time parents.

One of the most amazing things about having a child is that for most first-time parents, you and your spouse have this huge common goal and mission: raising a healthy, smart and kind human being. As we navigated new parenthood together, we often talked about how scary it was not to know exactly what our young son needed. Even with the stresses of early parenthood, in many ways I feel like having a child has brought my husband and me closer than ever before.

That being said, the first couple of weeks weren’t easy, especially since I was breastfeeding. Our son was so dependent upon me for food, and with feedings every 2–3 hours, this left everyone exhausted and edgy. My husband busied himself with cleaning, putting all of our baby gear together, running errands and faithfully watching our son, so I could nap at times between feedings. Even so, I could tell it left my husband feeling a bit helpless at times, as the time-consuming and vital task of feeding fell onto my shoulders.

I will never forget the afternoon we watched a DVD version of the book, The Happiest Baby on the Block, by Dr. Harvey Karp. All of a sudden Daddy had soothing “tools.” He learned to swaddle, rock and sooth our baby—in all honesty better than me. Once he had these soothing techniques under his belt, I could see his confidence as a father grow.

Eventually, when we decided to supplement our nighttime feedings with a bottle, my spouse gladly stepped up to the plate, and I could see the bond between my husband and son continue to grow stronger.

As Lucas grew by leaps and bounds and began to interact more— smile, grab, chuckle in delight—the love and adoration that poured from my husband’s heart astounded me. Lucas began to recognize and turn at the sound of his Dad’s voice, smile when his Daddy picked him up onto his shoulder, and I could tell he felt safe and very loved in his presence.

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In fact, when I went back to work to finish 8 weeks of the school year, my husband arranged his work schedule to be home with our son two days a week. This truly blew me away. Though he was nervous at first, these days worked out great. We named them, “Lucas, Daddy Days.” It was a true inspiration to see them bond and thrive, and to feel my son was in the best hands possible when I couldn’t be there.

It has been a delight to watch my husband take on this new and different role as Dad. He has blossomed into a fantastic parent, a truly amazing father, a much better father than I think he ever imagined he could be.

When I think of the man I married, the father of my child, the immense Daddy love that flows forth from my husband to my son, I couldn’t feel more proud and blessed. I truly have a partner, a man who walks with me and grows with me as a parent. That doesn't mean we don’t encounter hurdles, but it does mean we are growing and evolving together, and my son is very fortunate to have such a devoted, loving and fun father!

06-15-14 Dear Baby Lucas, Today is Father’s Da y. We celebrated by giving Dad an awesome Star Wars T-shirt and card jus t from you, and another one from me . He really loved his gif t and cards. You are really lucky to ha ve such a wonderful da d. He adores you, and you two ha ve so much fun togeth er!

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Tra nsitioning to Kinderga rten

By Kelly Sipe, a Triad Moms on Main guest blogger, kindergarten teacher and author

or a kindergarten teacher, starting the school year can be likened to sowing a new garden each year. As the seeds are planted in the soil of the classroom, you have yet to discover the ins and outs of what each one will need from you in order to grow, which ones will bloom first, and which ones will need careful attention.

Rest assured that each seed, and subsequently each child, will bring forth something special and will add beauty to that kinder-garden.

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Robert Fulghum took notice of all the life skills young children learn in their formative years when he wrote Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. In addition to that myriad of life skills, children are also expected to grow academically, master fine motor skills, navigate through social dynamics and build friendships. Once children enter formalized schooling, in addition to their classroom teachers, they will have specialist teachers (art, music, P. E., etc.), who will each present different teaching styles and will have their own classroom routines for the children to learn.

In as much as kindergarten is a colorful and engaging place that produces an abundance of growth, it stands to be noted that starting kindergarten is as significant as any major life transition. If your child comes home from school and expresses anxiety and/or fatigue, please know that this is normal. It typically takes children a full 4–6 weeks to acclimate themselves to their new routine. Some children may express anxiety before the start of school, as they try to determine what to expect. Other children hit the ground excited and running, and it is only after a few weeks that they begin to show signs of anxiety or “settling-in” behaviors. Quality teachers (and programs) pace their kindergarten curriculum with this in mind and are also mindful of the variety of feelings and behaviors children can demonstrate at the beginning of the year.

Over the next few weeks expect that you will communicate frequently with your child’s teacher to make this a smooth transition for everyone. If your child’s school doesn’t already offer beginning-of-the-year conferences, you can request one. These early conferences are incredibly valuable.

They allow the teacher to get to know the families and to learn about each child. It allows parents the opportunity to begin building a relationship with the teacher and to learn firsthand what the teacher’s expectations are.

It will also be important to attend your school’s Parents’ Night.

The kindergarten year is full of wonder, excitement, growth, independence and friendship. It is one of the most important and special stages of your child’s life. In helping to make the start of kindergarten as smooth as possible, here are a few things you can do at home: • Limit after-school activities. I recommend that play dates be limited for the first few weeks.

• Maintain a regular and early bedtime.

• Eat a good breakfast and send healthy choices for morning snack. Protein-rich snacks are a good selection!

• Allow for quiet time every day. This should be a time for you and your child to talk about the day without the distractions of television, video games, etc.

• Help your child to articulate his/her feelings, so that they can better understand what they are feeling and experiencing.

• Give lots of hugs and encouragement. Remain positive, even if you are anxious and overwhelmed yourself. For a parent, learning the routines of a new school can be daunting, especially if your child is also expressing some anxiety.

• Connect with a first-grade parent. It will be helpful to speak to someone who has made this kindergarten transition with their own child in the not-so-distant past.

• Although anxiety and fatigue are common and expected, these feelings are very real to your child. Allow your child to walk through these emotions with adult support, so he/she will gain the confidence and the necessary tools they will need to make kindergarten the wonderful journey it is intended to be!

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The View from My Section...

By A. Keith Tilley

You Can’t Have a Rainbow without the Rain roblems...we’ve all got ‘em. When you look around you—if you could truly see into the lives of everyone—I’m certain you would find they’re all dealing with something. Some problems are bigger than others, and one person’s disaster is another person’s mere nuisance. In other words, if we metaphorically looked into the windows of other people’s lives we would see that we’re all dealing with challenges of one form or another. This brings me to a recent occurrence that opened my eyes to a different perspective on not only my problems, but also those of others.

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I was watching an old Alfred Hitchcock movie entitled Rear Window (Universal Pictures), with James Stewart and Grace Kelly. It’s about a wheelchair-bound photographer (Stewart) who lives in a New York apartment building in the 1950s and wears a hip cast while recovering from a broken leg. To manage the daily boredom, he spends his time watching the neighbors in the apartment building across the courtyard from his (rear) window. The occupants of each unit are dealing with their own particular issues, and he watches as they cope with their problems each day. There is the young woman who lives alone and imagines she has a companion to keep her company, setting a dinner plate for him and pretending to have conversation. The frustrated composer, who plays his piano, wondering when his big break will come, and the ballerina who basks in her enchanting life of dance.

Then there’s the newlyweds trying to adapt to life after marriage, and a middle-aged couple who sleep on the fire escape to get relief from the sweltering summer heat inside the apartment. And finally, there’s the traveling salesman and his invalid wife, who draw the most attention from Stewart’s character. You’ll have to see the movie to find out what happens next.

It got me to thinking how realistic this really is and how each person is hoping for answers to their own individual circumstances. Shortly after watching the movie, I noticed my youngest son was worrying over whether or not he was going to get another PlayStation (video game) Card soon, in order for him to purchase the latest online game.

Each party in the numerous examples I mentioned before has legitimate concerns with issues of varying levels of importance. And each one wonders, worries and even stresses over whether their problems will be solved, and if so, when? As for the characters in the film, I can only imagine how their lives turn out. When it comes to my youngest son, however, I just happened to know precisely how that would play out, as well as the timing of when it would occur.

As I thought about the contrasting scenarios, I guess you could say I had a spiritual epiphany. I thought about how many times in my life I have prayed for help or assistance to remedy various concerns of mine. The difference on this day centered on my vantage point in this type of prayer request. You see, I knew at that precise moment if and when my son would receive the object of his desire, even though I hadn’t informed him yet. So, as I watched his excitement and anticipation slowly turn to worry, I genuinely knew exactly when and how his answer would come. I began to understand the predicament God is under in these situations—multiplied a billion times over, of course. Like me with my son, God knows if and when our concerns will be resolved, and how. And like me, he watches as his children worry and stress over the potential outcomes.

I know for myself that sometimes I can’t give my son what he wants immediately. It may cost too much at the time. It may not be the right time to fulfill such a request. It may be that I know something he doesn’t, like maybe he’s getting a new system, and therefore won’t need what he’s asking for now in the near future. Or, I may want him to work for it a bit to understand the true value of work and the reward of earning what you receive. The point is, there could be any number of reasons why I’m not giving him the answer right away.

Can you see God’s dilemma? He knows that—much like the characters in the film—they’re going to be all right. Yet the answer may not come fast enough in the minds of those seeking help. Maybe it doesn’t come in the form they anticipated, either. Perhaps they should ask themselves, “Are you swimming against the current, or are you floating along gracefully, relishing in where the tide will take you?” The bottom line is that Faith and Love are the only real things we have to lean on.

Sometimes we just need a reminder of that and to simply trust that our answers will come when the timing is right. I’m sure God would love to reach down on various occasions and tell us not to worry—that he has everything under control. But he knows that’s not always in our best interest. For sometimes, what we learn from the problem is more important than what we gain from its resolution.

“Are you swimming against the current, or are you floating along gracefully relishing in where the tide will take you?”

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By Meghan E.W. Corbett wenty-five percent of adults—more than 61 million Americans—experience a mental illness in a given year. Seventeen million of them live with a serious mental issue, like major depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Approximately 20% of our adolescents experience severe mental disorders in any given year. These are staggering statistics from the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Behavioral health concerns can be wide-ranging and overwhelming for most families. Many caregivers of loved ones suffering from mental health issues wonder at what point they need to seek professional help and where to go.

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Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, located in Winston-Salem near Hanes Mall, offers mental health treatment for different levels of behavioral health problems. The objective for each level of care is to achieve the best outcome possible for every patient. The environment at Old Vineyard provides a structured, yet comfortable, place for patients and highly encourages family involvement.

“The facility at Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services was originally designed for behavioral health and was laid out in a beautiful, campus-like setting,” said Lyssa Haynes, Director of Business Development for Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services. “Old Vineyard bought the facility four years ago and, for a short time, it was a long-term treatment facility for adolescents. Three years ago, the main building was completely renovated and 50 additional beds were added, for a total of 102 beds. We are now a short-term (8–10 days on average) acute-care behavioral health hospital for adults and adolescents. Our services also include outpatient programs for adults, which include a partial-day program (Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and an intensive outpatient program (three mornings each week).”

While specific questions should be discussed with your primary doctor, and appropriate methods of treatment differ for everyone, the following question-and-answer section should help you take the first steps toward a better future for your entire family.

Q&A with Lyssa Haynes: 1) When do you suggest those who are, or have, a loved one with mental health issues look into professional care?

When you fear that a loved one is a danger to themselves or others, it is paramount to seek professional care. Also, when a loved one is having a difficult time managing daily life, there are several outpatient programs that offer professional treatment in a more intensive way than a weekly appointment. At discharge from any of our services, we connect the individual with a clinician for additional therapy and medication management to continue treatment in their own community.

2) What are some of the most common mental health problems Old Vineyard treats? Any specialties?

Old Vineyard sees all types of mental health diagnoses, from mood disorders, like depression and anxiety, to more severe cases of bipolar and schizophrenia. We specialize in treatment for dual diagnosis: when someone is managing a mental health disorder along with a substance use issue. In addition, we have treatment specifically for adolescents and older adults, which can be harder to find for help. Our adolescents have a highly structured day with all types of group therapy, as well as school instruction during the school year, or an evidence-based treatment program that teaches critical thinking skills in the summer months. For our older adults, Old Vineyard has a gerontologist who designs age-specific programming for this group.

3) How does Old Vineyard differ from other mental health hospitals?

Old Vineyard has three levels of service, including inpatient and outpatient services, and we have a longer length of stay, with an average of 8–10 days. During their stay, individuals experience different modalities of group therapy. Individuals respond to learning in various ways, so we accommodate those needs by educating through visual, kinesthetic and auditory techniques. Individual assessments are also included in the initial meeting with a clinician, with a nurse for medical needs, a psychiatrist for medication and, before discharge, with a therapist to review next steps. Our intermediate level of care, the Partial Hospitalization Program, is not offered in many facilities across the state. It teaches individuals excellent coping skills, combined with medication management by a psychiatrist, and typically lasts for two weeks.

4) What is important to note about Old Vineyard’s superior therapy?

Our clinicians at Old Vineyard are board-certified psychiatrists and master’s-level therapists. A patient will have a specific multidisciplinary team, including a psychiatrist, therapist and nurse, for treatment. Therapy involves many techniques, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, recreation therapy, 12-step and even pet therapy. These are designed to improve coping August Issue 2014 • 51

skills, interpersonal skills, stress tolerance, mood regulation, mental health relapse prevention and mindfulness. Often, therapy is conducted outside in enclosed courtyards when weather permits. Each of our units has access to an outdoor courtyard.

5) What are the options for therapy? How minimal or how extensive are the treatment options at Old Vineyard?

Therapy options involve an array of techniques: • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—Empowers the individual to take control of his or her own life through problem-focused therapy that is goal-directed and action-oriented, using a collaborative effort that requires active participation.

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)—Psycho-educational skill building to improve coping skills, interpersonal communication, stress tolerance, mood regulation and mindfulness.

• 12 Step Approach—Guiding principles for recovery designed to improve your life and overcome any type of addiction.

• Recreation therapy—Activities such as Relationship Rescue, Therapy Jeopardy, Bop It for managing anxiety, Catch Phrase for communicating under pressure, Target Anger to channel it correctly and art therapy.

• Pet therapy—Short visits with trained therapy dogs which help to lower anxiety and blood pressure, promote relaxation and release endorphins.

• Individual workbooks—Extensive selection for in-depth study to address self-esteem, anger management, grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-injury and feelings.

6) Why do you believe in Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services?

My team meets with referral sources from across North Carolina who call us for help. Their feedback is consistently outstanding about our level of care and our patient feedback. From our admission staff to our provider staff to our administration, we hear positive comments on our patient care and our process. I think that is amazing. Our CEO and team of directors are always looking for ways to improve, to expand and to offer the best patient experience. If I personally had a loved one who needed behavioral healthcare, I would definitely recommend Old Vineyard. Old Vineyard Behavioral Health accepts most insurance, including Medicare, Tricare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and most other private payers. We also accept Medicaid for adolescents and have additional funding for adults, depending on the individual’s county of residence. Treatment is available for adolescents from ages 12–17 and adults ages 18 and older. Our intake team of clinicians can discuss options with you. In the nationwide effort to reduce emergency room visits, we are an alternative for psychiatric emergencies and are always open, 24/7. We encourage appointments to expedite your visit and to learn more about an individual’s background, but we will also accommodate individuals without an appointment.

Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services is located at 3637 Old Vineyard Road in Winston-Salem. For more information, call 336.794.3550, email Lyssa Haynes at lyssa.haynes@uhsinc.com or visit the website at www.oldvineyardbhs.com.

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Calvary Baptist Day sChool A New Head of School & A Bright Future Ahead

By Martie Emory

ith a heartfelt dedication to its mission of teaching students to think, learn and live for Jesus Christ, Calvary Baptist Day School offers its students a loving, positive atmosphere for the present and a bright, promising future ahead.

Reed says the committee also saw a passion in Hardee that they knew would be a blessing to their students. “Richard Hardee’s extensive experience in Christian education and his passion and vision to teach students to think, learn and live for Jesus Christ, as they explore God’s Word and His world through Christian academics, is simply remarkable,” Reed says. “We were very impressed to see how he manifests this in his daily actions.”

Now leading that future is their new Head of School, Richard Hardee.

Having taken over the position in early July, Hardee is excited to guide and mentor the school’s nearly 600 students, as well as join with the school’s supportive parent community— and interact with them on a daily basis—to make the most of their children’s education.

Before landing his new position in Winston-Salem, Mr. Hardee spent the last 18½ years as Headmaster at High Point Christian Academy and has been active in a variety of ministries as youth minister, teacher, discipleship instructor, missions volunteer and preaching pastor. He holds a B.S. degree from Gardner Webb University and also a Master’s of Education degree from Liberty University.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve as the new Head of School at Calvary Baptist Day School,” says Hardee. “CBDS has a rich heritage that we will build on in the days and years ahead as we seek to become a premiere Christian school in the Southeast.”

He also knows their time at Calvary Baptist Day School will prepare them for a life of service and future learning. “We will pursue excellence in all areas of school life and provide an educational experience that is distinctively biblical in theory and practice,” says Hardee. “We desire to prepare our students for admission to America’s finest colleges and universities, and to help them develop the skills that they will need to become leaders in their families and communities.”

Besides his rich background in Christian education, Hardee has extensive experience in the day-to-day operations of a large Christian school, including expertise in ACSI and SACS accreditation and, what impressed the school’s search committee, a sharp vision for the future.

Along with his wife, Traci, and their three sons, Hardee looks forward to building a solid relationship with the students, parents and faculty at Calvary Baptist Day School and energizing them to pursue—and live—the philosophy that makes the school an outstanding educational experience.

From its early-education program to its lower school and upper school, including a college preparatory program that is Christian-based, Calvary Baptist Day School is known for challenging its students and encouraging their Godgiven gifts and talents. Rick Reed, Chairman of the Day School Committee, led the search for a new Head of School to further inspire these efforts and, along with his committee, reviewed close to 40 candidates over a five-month period.

“It was very clear to our Search Committee after our first face-to-face meeting with Richard Hardee that he was an articulate, personable, outgoing and clear leader,” says Reed. “In fact, after we completed our first meeting with Mr. Hardee, we all agreed that no matter what happened in the outcome of our search for a new Head of School, we had discovered a new friend for life in Richard Hardee.”

Calvary Baptist Day School is located at 5000 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC. For more information, contact them at 336-765-5546, or visit their website at www.cbdscougars.com 54 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

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8 Things Your Child’s Kindergarten Teacher Wishes Your Child Knew BEFORE the First Day of School

By Rebecca Olsen

ll the experts will tell you that your child should be able to hold a pencil, count to 10, and recognize his or her written name before entering kindergarten, but as someone who’s spent the last ten years in the classroom tying shoe laces and applying Band-Aids, I can tell you there’s a lot more to it. A successful transition to kindergarten and beyond is about more than just counting numbers and recognizing letters. Here are some things your child’s kindergarten teacher will appreciate you working on with your child before the first day of school.

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1. How to sit still. I can always tell whose grandma takes him to church, pinchers ready for any ill-advised squirming. Or whose parents make her eat at the dinner table each night and participate in conversation. The art of sitting and engaging with others is a valuable lesson to learn. The average kindergartener should be able to pay attention for fifteen to twenty minutes at a time. So, think about adding some “sitting practice” to your daily schedule.

2. How to fail. Some kids will spend the entire day pouting over one verbal correction while others rebound quickly and resume learning. Making mistakes is a part of life, and being able to emotionally recover when things don’t go your way is an essential part of learning. Helping your child to take correction and get back on track quickly will make his or her days happier and more productive.

3. Babies come from heaven. There’s always that one kid whose progressive parents have taught the process of conception, using anatomically correct terms, who delights in sharing the graphic details with everyone else; but protecting your child's innocence is a good thing. As Corrie Ten Boom’s father told her in The Hiding Place, “Some knowledge is too heavy for children. When you are older and stronger, you can bear it. For now you must trust me to carry it for you.” There will be plenty of time for the birds and the bees later, but for now we can carry this burden for them.

4. How to share. It never fails that this is one of the most challenging lessons for kids. Part of growing up is realizing that you are not the center of the universe and that the people around you have wants and desires, too. Being able to share will make it easier for your little one to make friends and have healthy interactions in the classroom. Don’t worry if your little one doesn’t volunteer to give up his favorite toy to the neighbor’s kid—this one takes a lot of practice—but you can start now.

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5. People have different ideas. Oh, the passionate debates that raged in my classroom over the existence of Santa Claus, the merits of the Easter Bunny, and methods of the Tooth Fairy! As a child who never believed in the magical, I can understand the need to enlighten everyone as to the error of their beliefs. But in today’s diverse population your child’s bound to encounter kids whose beliefs differ from their own, and they need to know that’s okay.

6. How to resolve conflict with words (I don't mean the four-letter kind). How many kids have told me their parents said its okay to hit back if someone hits you first? Many. But you can’t go through life mimicking the bad behavior of others.

Two wrongs don’t make a right. Hold your child to a higher standard.

7. How to be sorry. A little empathy goes a long way. While kids’ personalities will dictate the amount of instruction they need on this one, talking through incidents with your child and pointing out others’ feelings can help them develop empathy, be more likely to feel remorse, and accept responsibility for their actions.

8. Life’s not fair, but we’re trying to make it so.

The idea that life should be fair is one that is hard to shake. As teachers we do our best to be as fair as possible, but different children have different needs. Some kids are going to need more help, more attention, or more chances to get it right.

We’re trying to be fair as possible, but sometimes that looks different to different children.

Don’t worry if your child doesn’t quite have all of these mastered. No one expects kindergarteners to be perfect, or to enter the classroom with the maturity they will leave with. After all, they’re there to learn. But partnering with your child’s teacher to help your child master these skills will make kindergarten, and the years to come, easier and ensure that his or her formative years will be full of friends, exploration, fun and learning!

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Ages & Stages Talking to Children about Strangers

By Stacy D. Leighton “Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” ~ Elizabeth Stone The postman (yes)? Remind them that not all strangers are “good” or “bad”—simply someone you don’t know, and we don’t talk to people we don’t know.

Give them a plan: “If you are ever separated from Mommy in the store, go to the lady who works at the cash register. Ask her to call for Mommy. Stay with her until I get there. Don’t go with a stranger.”

Teach them… …if a stranger tries to talk to him/her, run straight to Mommy or the person taking care of them. …the names of other “safe people” in their world, like Grandma and Grandpa, policemen, fireman, store employees (identified by their uniform). Point them out as you see them. …how to find their way home. eights? Small spaces? Public speaking? Name a phobia, nothing is scarier than being a parent. From the moment they arrive, we are under their spell and transfixed by the terror that they could one day be in harm’s way. Worry becomes your constant companion. I’d like to say, it eases in time; alas, I still worry even though mine are in college. But I no longer worry about strangers, or my children’s ability to stay safe. Here are a few ways you can empower your children and maybe sleep a little easier at night.

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“Stranger education” can be done in a way that children are aware and empowered, not afraid. Abductions by strangers are rare, about 115 per year (Center of Missing and Exploited Children). More often, children wander away from parents, which is also terrifying. Teaching children how to identify strangers should be a part of a bigger conversation about staying safe and what to do if they are lost.

Young preschoolers are not ready to completely understand this, but by 4, they begin testing their independence. They are learning rules and have probably heard the word “stranger.” Now is the time to start talking about “safety rules.”

“Safety Rule No. 1” is “Stay close to Mommy (or the grown-up in charge).” Ask them to repeat it. Make it a game until it is second nature.

Start talking about “stranger concepts.” Keep it simple. A stranger is someone you don’t know. During your daily activities ask, “Is the man at the grocery store a stranger (yes)?

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…their own full name, then your full name, then your address and phone number. …that no one can touch their body unless they are taking care of them (example: doctor or parent). They are in charge of their bodies.

Praise them for trusting their intuition about people and possible safety concerns. “Is it safe to touch something hot?” “No, right!” “Is it safe to run in a parking lot?” “No, right good job!” “Is it safe to pet dogs we don’t know? Dogs that are strangers?” “No, you are right again!”

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High School Steering Peer Pressure in the Right Direction By Lisa S.T. Doss ne of the most enjoyable moments for parents is listening to their son or daughter talk about the day’s events on the drive home from school.

One story may blend into another, and the names of important peers may be mentioned through periods of laughter. Every single story is important. Parents are listening on many levels and asking many silent questions about his or her friends. Moms may wonder why a good friend wasn’t mentioned, or how her own child viewed the situation just described. For parents, they can never stop listening to what their child or teen is willing to share. Even older teens, who may be on the verge of independence, still need guidance and support.

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Research suggests that 10- to 14-year-olds are at the most vulnerable age to be influenced by peer pressure, and each year it decreases until the age of 18. This study concluded that “teens who are able to express their own views with their mothers resist peer pressure the best,” showing that this age range learned how to justify their actions and behavior and could stand up against peer influences.

How can parents create feelings of self-confidence in their sons and daughters? The answer comes from the relationship between parents and their children. There is a mutual feeling of respect when parents take the time to listen to their sons and daughters and guide them through problems. Children and teens will make the right decision, or come to parents if they feel a strong sense of support; therefore, children and teens have what they need to go against peer pressure.

“I’ll Be Your Friend If...”

Sometimes it is hard to think your own son or daughter could be challenged in the name of friendship; yet, it occurs frequently among elementary, middle and high school students. “I'll be your friend if you...” is a bullying tactic to determine a student’s compliance.

Imagine the effects, if the end of the sentence was a request to mistreat or hurt another peer. Parents can address these issues in advance, to help their sons and daughters be prepared to respond in situations that may feel uncomfortable or wrong.

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Parents can create “what if” scenarios to help their children react with forethought and confidence, which can include calling home.

Whom to tell may be a daunting task for some children; therefore, parents can help with this endeavor.

“But We Are All Going” Going with the crowd can place teens in difficult positions. How many times has the phrase been said, “...but we are all going,” or “we are all drinking tonight.” Teens often feel compelled to follow the group, because no one has thought through the scenario clearly, except perhaps one—your teen. In these moments, teens can use alternative solutions, rather than joining the group. Helping your teen plan large gatherings safely can help your teen to make the right decisions, even when intense pressures are present. Encourage open and honest communication. Teens need to know they can count on their parents without judgment or question if they feel worried or unsafe.

“Some of My Friends Are Great!”

“Peer pressure” is often viewed as a negative phrase, and only affecting teens. As early as preschool, children desire to be part of the crowd.

Open-ended questions can assist parents to understand that positive and negative peer pressures greatly influence their children’s lives.

The flip-side is positive peer pressures. Today’s youth can realize that some relationships provide feelings of empowerment, because there is a mutual feeling of support and genuine care. Positive influences have the ability to increase confidence levels and help children and teens to gain a different perspective from friends who possess positive values.

While abandoning an unhealthy relationship is difficult at any age, children and teens can see firsthand the effects of positive decisions coupled with true friendship.

Peer pressure is linked to a child’s or teen’s definition of friendship, and the security and support offered by parents. There are strong pressures for all kids to fit into a niche of friends. Communication and guidance can help today’s youth rise above those situations of peer pressure and, instead, feel empowered by the options and support readily available.

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West Forsyth High School Baseball Team Celebrating NCHSAA Class4-A State Baseball Championship, Titan Style!

By Carolyn S. Peterson t is every coach’s hope that the individuals who try out and join a team will, more importantly, actually become the embodiment of the word “team”—“a cooperatively functioning group with a shared focus and purpose.” After winning this years’ NCHSSA Class 4-A State Baseball Championship, Coach Brad Bullard of West Forsyth High School has no doubt his team had a shared focus throughout the season which led to not only becoming the state champs, but to seeing each other through some tough times along the way.

“We had 11 seniors, 8 juniors and 2 sophomores on the team; having those senior players return with playoff experience, along with the 10 newcomers, made for a great team. I knew if they worked hard in the offseason in the weight room, getting stronger, we had the pieces to succeed. They worked hard all year, focusing on one game at a time and what it took to win that game. I tried to keep them from looking too far ahead, but I knew we had what it would take to go all the way,” recalled Coach Bullard. But going all the way to holding the NCHSAA Class 4-A trophy began with a tightly knitted group of young men, pulling together on and off the field.

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Field of Dreams Looking back, Coach Bullard said that this group of kids was the “closest group” he has ever coached. “They accepted their roles and did whatever it took to help the team win. We went through a lot this year and the coaches and the players really bonded well together,” Coach Bullard said. One of the times that pulled the team together was the passing of catcher Zach French’s dad, Andrew French, after having a heart attack in the stands at a game in Salisbury in March. The team gathered on the field and prayed; then took to Twitter, sending out messages of support for Zach and his family with a quote that set the tone for the season, “A team with something to play for can be dangerous, but a team for someone to play for is unstoppable,” and that is just what this team proved to be…unstoppable.

Along the way, the West Forsyth Titans had victories over opponents, but they had their losses, too—all combining to give their school, friends and parents something to cheer about at each game. “I think to win a championship, it’s a true mixture of everything, including the players, the coaches, the fans, the parents, the school and the community. In my 7 years of coaching at West Forsyth, I have never seen the support we got [this year] from the students, school and community as a whole. It was unreal to look in the stands in some of those games and see the support we had. I think winning a championship begins in the off-season, and these kids really worked hard in the weight room, running and during our off-season workouts. With all the training, I believe the best trait we had was the bond between each other. I think the players knew that the coaches believed in them and had their backs, no matter what. To see 21 individuals come together as one team is a Photos by Ron Cannon tremendous thing,” commented Coach Bullard.

A Welcome Home Fit for Champs When the team returned home to Clemmons, they were surprised by a welcoming party. “A sheriff met us around Hanes Mall and escorted us back to the school, which was really neat. Then, when we arrived at the school, the Clemmons and Lewisville Fire Departments were there and had their lights and sirens on. They shot water in an arch shape for the bus to go through. We were also welcomed by many fans and parents.

It truly felt like we were in the big leagues. That was a moment that I will never forget, and I don’t think the kids will either. This was the first-ever men’s state championship at West, and I told the team that they would never be forgotten, and that they made history,” Coach Bullard said.

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Changing Lanes: Wake Forest Football Begins a New Era By A. Keith Tilley Deacon fans get ready, because change is coming to BB&T Field this season! The Clawson Era has begun and brings with it a fresh enthusiasm and anticipation for Wake Forest Football. This season, fans can be a part of the excitement of six home games, including four against ACC opponents: Syracuse (October 18th), Boston College (October 25th), Clemson (November 6th, Thursday night game), and Virginia Tech (November 22nd), along with two non-conference games, including the home-opener against Gardner Webb on Saturday, September 6th at 6:30 p.m. and Army on Saturday, September 20th.

For those fans that aren’t aware, this year marks the arrival of Head Coach Dave Clawson, and he brings with him a strong national reputation as a program builder, which should bode well for the Deacon Faithful. He spent the last five seasons as head coach at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Last season, he led the Falcons to a 10-3 overall record and the Mid-American Conference title, to go along with an appearance in the Little Caesar’s Bowl in Detroit, marking his third bowl appearance in five seasons. If history is any indication, more good things lie ahead for Wake Forest Football. During Clawson’s fourteen years as head coach, his teams have delivered a conference championship to each of their schools, including two Colonial Athletic Association titles while at Richmond and an appearance in the FCS National Semifinals, the Patriot League title while at Fordham, and the 2013 Mid-American Conference title for Bowling Green. His accomplishments are well recognized, garnering him multiple Coach of the Year honors, including: Patriot League Coach of the Year in 2001 and 2002, Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year in 2005, Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the Year in 2007, and he was a two-time finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award (2002, 2005). He’s a graduate of Williams College in Massachusetts, where he played defensive back in football.

Coach Clawson had this to say about his new role. “The first few months at Wake Forest have been exciting. We have put together an outstanding coaching staff and have started the process of installing our system of winning football. We have a long road ahead of us in preparing for this coming season and achieving our goal of winning an ACC Championship. We know it’s going to take a lot of work. But I wholeheartedly believe that winning championships can be done at Wake Forest. We will work relentlessly to achieve that goal. There are a number of schools nationally that are able to play high-level football while also maintaining high academic standards. Our high standards

are a reason why we will be successful.”

Dave and his wife, Catherine, have two children, Courtney and Eric. He added this personal perspective, “My wife, Catherine, and I are absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Wake Forest family. While this was a great opportunity for me to coach at a nationally recognized, prestigious, academic school, it was also a great opportunity for our family to live in a beautiful part of this country.”

On Saturday, August 16th, Demon Deacon Fans will be able to enjoy Wake Forest Fan Fest, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at BB&T Field.

This annual family-friendly tradition is free and open to the public.

It allows fans of all ages to meet the players and coaches of Wake Forest fall sports teams, along with special activities for the younger fans, including games, inflatables, player autographs and more. Fans will also be able to purchase season tickets at the event and have the opportunity to choose their preferred seat for all home games, based on availability. The very popular Deacon Hill, Gold Zone, Red Zone and Football Action packages, along with select individual game tickets, provide an assortment of options available for fans to enjoy all the action this fall on game day.

Deacon fans and families will want to be a part of the excitement of a Game Day unlike any other, including the ever-popular Texas Pete Deacon Tailgate Town on Baity Street with live music, interactive games, food, giveaways and more. The event is free and begins three hours prior to kickoff. Then, two hours prior to kickoff, fans will have a chance to show their spirit, and cheer on the team along with the band, cheerleaders and the Deacon mascot himself during the Deacon walk, as the team arrives and heads up the McCreary Plaza stairs, located in front of Gate 1 and the Deacon Statue. It’s an experience your family will never forget.

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Opening Your Heart through Foster Parenting By Judy Marie Willis

n a perfect world, parents would never abuse or neglect their children. They would provide a stable home and “forever family,” made up of people who cherished and loved them without conditions. They would know that consistency is the key to their child’s social, moral, emotional, physical and cognitive competence, and that often it takes a “village” to properly raise them to adulthood. They would care about what’s on their child’s mind and in their heart, because hope and love can only be fostered with trust. They would gladly commit to strengthening the foundation of the family, knowing that we reap the benefits or pay the cost of what our children ultimately become. In this utopia, children would never have to experience difficult life issues and the negative behaviors indicative of those traumatic experiences, or have a judge rule that they must be taken from their homes, separated from their siblings and placed in foster care. Fortunately, when that happens, the Forsyth County Department of Social Services and their team of recruiters, social workers, foster-care and adoption-service professionals are there to provide the training, support services and encouragement needed, so that the child and their foster parents know they’re not alone.

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“DSS provides 30 hours of state-mandated initial training,” said Kimberly Nesbitt, Program Manager, Family and Children’s Division, “along with monthly support groups, quarterly parent’s nights out, with each foster parent assigned one of the five social workers in our unit, who are literally available 24/7.”

The goal is to find people who have room in their homes and room in their hearts to consciously make a difference in a young person’s life.

Co-parenting between the foster and biological parents is encouraged and inspires an understanding of what needs to happen for the child’s best interests. Eliminating the fear factor helps each of them know that whatever they accomplish collaboratively is valued.

YIT. “DSS and YIT are working to improve outcomes and increase the number of foster families willing to parent teenagers, ages 14–17, and young adults, 18–21 and 21–26, who may not have a permanent home and family.

For Emily Perkins, this extensive network represented the community of support she needed. “I was ready for children in my home, but couldn’t fathom bringing another child into the world without a father,” the single 33-yearold said. Perkins took the MAPP (Model Approaches to Partnership) classes which help DSS screen and prepare families for fostering, and was fully convinced that being a foster care-to- adopt parent was best suited for her.

“I knew that God would select the right child for me and asked that I be blessed to raise him or her in Christ.”

Foster parenting young adults has great rewards, said Evelyn Hardy, Adoption Services Supervisor, DSS. “Once you get to know them individually, there’s no second guessing; you see immediately who they are, and when you form that bond, it’s really wonderful.”

Perkins was licensed in 2011 and on January 17th, 2013, her dream came true, when she took her daughter, then 10 months old, home.

Now two, she’s the light of Perkin’s life. She describes her little girl as “brilliant, very self-aware, funny and the most beautiful person she knows. “At first she didn’t cry and hugs and kisses took a while,” she said.

“But now her favorite thing is to snuggle under a blanket and read a book. Jesus gave me the grace and beauty to do this; I give Him all the glory.”

Community partners like Youth in Transition (YIT) ensure that services are properly coordinated for those under 21 and offer direct, case-management support for young people after they turn 21, with a special emphasis placed on extending foster care to age 26.

“Forsyth DSS works directly with youth in foster care, and because of that it’s perceived as a DSS issue, although the needs are bigger than any one organization should or could bear,” said Alex Hudson, Executive Director,

Stacy Kelley didn’t bank on fosterparenting a teenager. Even though she’d developed a close mother-daughter bond with a young woman whom she would later help re-unify with her biological parents, Kelley, a doctoral student at Apex School of Theology, was still reluctant to take on a teenager. But God orchestrated another plan. Kelley describes her seventeen-year-old foster-care daughter as “very smart, ambitious, beautiful inside and out with a smile that lights up the room,” though there wasn’t a whole lot of smiling initially. Although she’s been a foster parent for less than a year, a lot has changed as Kelley sees her daughter blossoming, her greatness manifesting itself from the inside out. “She’s truly my heart. This experience has allowed me to be an inspiration to someone else.”

Alex Hudson says that his “work with YIT has enabled him to better appreciate the gift of family, and how we can better care for, and learn from, others. My hope is that there will be a waiting list of trained foster parents, ready to support and love a child or children as soon as they come into care. We have made a good start, but there is more work to be done.”

Interested in becoming a foster-care parent? For more information, contact Sharon Porter, Recruiter, at (336)703-2445 or portersd@forsyth.cc.

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Stock Mouth Guards: These mouth guards are the least expensive type. They typically come in “youth” and “adult” sizes or Small, Medium, and Large. They tend to wear quicker than other types and may need to be replaced during the sports Merhoff Column season. These mouth guards can be purchased at athletic and Create sporting goods stores.

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Brenner Kids’ Day to Serve Up Big Fun Brenner Children’s Hospital to Sponsor 2014 Event hile the professionals hit the courts on Saturday, August 16th to officially start the 2014 Winston-Salem Open, Brenner Children’s Hospital will be serving up plenty to do at the Wake Forest University Tennis Center with lots of fun for this year’s Brenner Kids’ Day. The fun will start at 9:30 a.m. and will first offer age-appropriate activities for children 6-8 years old until 11:00 am.

Beginning at 11:30 am, 9-12 year olds will take part in events created for older children, which will conclude at 1:00 pm. Chick-Fil-A will provide lunch for participants at the end of the activities again this year.

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Brenner Kids’ Day is free and open to the public and will offer tennis structured games and prizes run by USTA North Carolina that will teach kids more about the skills and fundamentals that make up the game of tennis. Kids will also get to hang out with some of their favorite mascots, including "Bo" the tennis ball, the official mascot of the Winston-Salem Open.

“We are excited to be part of Brenner Kids’ Day. This is a perfect way to start the Winston Salem Open, bringing hundreds of kids out to get

involved in the sport we all love. This event has a wide variety of games and activities to engage kids of all ability levels,” said Andrew Waldrop, Community Program and Training Coordinator for USTA North Carolina. “Players can try their hand at four square, tennis obstacle courses, bucket head, and much more all while having fun and competing for prizes! We look forward to this event every year and we know Kids’ Day 2014 will be another great success!”

Kids’ Day participants will also receive a Brenner Kids’ Day t-shirt as well as admission to Saturday’s Winston-Salem Open qualifying session. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Those interested in joining the fun can visit WinstonSalemOpen.com for more information and to register.

Also taking place that day in the neighborhood will be the 2014 Wake Forest Fan Fest, happening at BB&T Field from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

Another free event, Wake Forest sports teams will be on hand for photos and autographs, and a variety of other games and activities will take place offering fun for the whole family.

Clearly there will be more than enough to do on one of the last Saturdays of summer before school starts back. Be sure to bring everyone out to enjoy all of the fun!

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More than a Race

By Hannah Mickey

reated in 1982, Susan G. Komen® started from a promise made by one sister to another. Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would try to end breast cancer once and for all. In 2014, more than thirty years after that promise, Susan G. Komen® has 122 affiliates across the United States and internationally, with five of them being in North Carolina. Locally, Susan G. Komen® Northwest North Carolina serves Alamance, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties.

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While science is focused on research with the hope of finding a cure, the Affiliate has three main goals in its fight against breast cancer that it carries out in these eleven counties.

“Our primary purpose is to empower individuals through educating about breast health, ensuring quality of care . . . and then we energize science to find the cures,” said Executive Director of Komen Northwest NC, Diana Parrish.

Susan G. Komen and its Affiliates are best known for holding the Race for the Cure®. This event raises money, so that Komen Northwest NC can pursue its objectives. While many foundations sponsor races in order to mobilize people for a cause, Susan G. Komen held its first 5K in 1983 with the intention of celebrating those diagnosed with breast cancer, survivors and their families. Komen Northwest NC will continue that celebration when they hold their fifteenth 5K on September 27th, 2014.

Typically, the Race for the Cure takes place in May; however, holding the 5K in September will allow their fundraising efforts to overlap with Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is October. In addition to the new date, the Race also has a new location. The 5K, which one can choose to walk or run, will be held in Downtown Winston-Salem, with the pre- and post-activities located at BB&T Ballpark.

To register for this event, participants in the race pay either $30 or $35, depending on whether they choose to be timed, and a portion of that money goes to finding the cures. Registered participants then receive T-shirts and are encouraged to gather donations to go toward funding local mammograms. These fundraising efforts can include programs like “Feed the Pig, Fund a Mammogram,” where the participant purchases a $5 piggy bank and places it in a desirable location, such as in a school, restaurant or business; then returns the collections to Komen Northwest NC. 72 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

Though the race takes ten months to plan, it only lasts one day out of the year. The other 364 days, Komen Northwest NC assists its eleven counties in their efforts to fight breast cancer and find the cures. While searching to cure the fifteen types of breast cancer is Komen Northwest NC’s long-term goal, it is not the only way that the organization is involved in the community.

In addition to their signature Race for the Cure, the Affiliate gives money to grantees and local hospitals, as well as survivor groups. Since the year 2000, the Affiliate has dedicated $5.5 million to grants and has raised $7.5 million total. A majority—specifically, 75 percent—of the organization’s proceeds is donated to local efforts across the eleven counties. The remaining percentage of the money is reserved for national research aimed at finding the cures.

The efforts of the Northwest NC Affiliate and the national group overall have helped make great strides in breast cancer treatment. Since the creation of the Northwest NC Affiliate in 2000, the five-year survivor rate for those diagnosed with Stage I or Stage II breast cancer has increased to 99 percent. This increase in survivor rate is due to research that has led to new medicine and treatments for those diagnosed with breast cancer.

With only four full-time staff members, the organization relies heavily on the approximately 250 active volunteers dedicated to helping Komen Northwest NC pursue its goals of eradicating breast cancer and supporting women in the community. In the last year alone, these 250 volunteers and four employees served 50,000 people and, through the grants program, provided 2,532 mammograms and 1,915 clinical breast exams to local women.

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The Mom Chef Sharing Real Life and Real Recipes

he’s dubbed herself the “Mom Chef,” but Christiane Potts hasn’t always been a cook.

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“At one point in high school I invited a young man to dinner, so my mom suggested that I make a test meal before I made the food he’d eat,” she tells. “It’s not an exaggeration when I say that we couldn’t get through the crust of my pie to the apple filling inside. It was hard as rock!”

Now a wife and mother, Christiane says it wasn’t until she was out on her own and working that she learned how much joy she derived from serving friends a really good meal. So she set out to polish her cooking skills— which she realized could blend nicely with her writing skills—and now publishes a blog that benefits other busy moms, such as herself, by analyzing (read: creating and tasting!) recipes from popular magazines.

As busy stay-at-home moms juggling households or working mothers struggling to take the stress out of dinner planning, Christiane knew that women rely heavily on their favorite magazines for new family recipes. She also knew these readers need the recipes they collect to be delicious and easy, but also accurate!

So her blogging began.

“Back in 2009 my aunt gave me a stack of Gourmet magazines,” she says. As I paged through I wondered if I had the skills necessary to make all the foods I saw and decided to challenge myself to do just that.”

With the enthusiastic support of her husband, Doug, and eight-year-old daughter, Sophie, she made the leap to share her journey—through blogging—with anyone who wanted to read it. She ventures through several publications each month to take their featured recipes for a little test drive in her own kitchen.

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are,” says Christiane. “I believe that cooking begins with making the shopping list and goes all the way through pulling the last bowl and skillet out of the dishwasher and putting it away after the meal’s done.”

But for Christiane, none of the prep time is a chore.

“The process is always fun, no matter what the recipe is. Cooking is fun. I love the process of slicing and dicing, stirring, mashing and all the other components that go into creating a dish,” says Christiane.

She also loves passing on the culture and cuisine of her Armenian heritage to her daughter… including the foods she learned to cook from her own mother. It’s the family element she believes makes her realistic “reporting” so popular, and that her blog readers relate to preparing meals with children—even the family pets—underfoot.

Christiane also likes that she can honestly share with her readers that an ingredient was hard to find in a regular grocery store— something the magazine recipe might not reveal.

“ The process is always fun, no matter what the recipe is. “

“I don’t have a huge area filled with every kind of produce I could imagine in my kitchen,” she says. I figure most of my readers don’t either, or the endless budget to buy a few ounces of some rare spice for a single pinch’s worth.”

Although choosing a favorite all-time dish is impossible, Christiane does have one recipe that stands out in her mind: a lemon icebox cake from Fine Cooking.

“I think it’s safe to say that I used every bowl, pan and spatula in my kitchen. Every surface was sticky, and I remember commenting to my husband that I would never make it again. Then we tested it, and it was good! So good that I’d say it’s the best dessert I’ve made so far,” she says.

“The Mom Chef” plans to continue cooking, writing, and making every mother’s quest for family-friendly entrees just a bit easier.

“Sharing real life with my readers makes me happy,” she says Busy moms and budding chefs can join Christiane’s culinary journey by following her blog www.takingonmagazines.com. Or email her at themomchef@takingonmagazines.com.

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June 6th, over 175 guests gathered at the Hanesbrands Theater for The Mad Hatter Arts 4 Arts Gala. The 10th-annual fundraiser benefits the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus (WSYC).

Guests enjoyed an evening in a whimsical wonderland filled with live music, themed hors d’oeuvres & cocktails, magical characters, an exciting silent auction, the beautiful voices of the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus and other professional arts entertainers connected with the chorus. The Camel City Jazz performed in the lobby before and after the show, as guests enjoyed their food & cocktails, Barbara Beattie, Founding Artistic Director of the WSYC, directed nearly 90 youth from ages 8–18, singing in four unique ensembles. Other talented performers were members of the WSYC board of directors, staff and alumni.

The WSYC recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a performance at the Stevens Center. The mission of the chorus is to engage and develop youth from diverse backgrounds and help enrich their lives by inspiring excellence in choral music. Their vision is to be the premiere youth choral organization in our region—where all interested youth have the opportunity to engage.

The WSYC is a non-profit organization, and is a funded partner of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, relying on support from businesses and individual donations to continue their mission. The WSYC would like to say thank you to their 2013–2014 Season Sponsors: VSI, Reynolds American, BB&T, Flow Cadillac, Salem Academy and College, Womble Carlyle, Berkshire Hathaway, Robinhood Pharmacy, Kilpatrick Stockton and Goslen Printing.

Lori Prescott, Executive Director of the W-S Youth Chorus, says, “The quality vocal training, discipline, teamwork and confidence these youth receive from their experiences with the chorus help them to succeed in all areas of their life. This organization is a gem to the community.”

For more information on how to support the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus or to schedule an audition, please visit www.wsyouthchorus.org, or call 336-703-0001, or mail@wsyouthchorus.org.

If you would like to have your event in an upcoming issue, please contact Heather Spivey at heather@forsythmags.com

“Out & About” in Winston Salem

By Heather Spivey

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Lyrical Inspiration With and Without Pages – Bookmarks Tenth Festival of Books and Authors

By April Eaker, Salem College 2014 Graduate and Intern, Bookmarks ookmarks is celebrating our Tenth anniversary by engaging the Winston-Salem area with the sounds that authors create. The voices of authors not only resonate within their stories, but through the extension of their artistic fortitude into music. Saturday, September 6th, will be a day to celebrate books and their authors, as well as all arts and their integration with one another. The Festival will have authors, illustrators, chefs and musicians presenting readings, panel discussions, storytelling and workshops. Bookmarks provides a fun literary environment for everyone in the family, with authors representing genres ranging from history, romance, and sports, to sci-fi, children’s board and chapter books, and memoirs.

Booksignings, a Poetry Corner for all ages, and a Spanish and English Storytime will take place in the midst of exhibitors and food trucks.

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The festival has 40 authors attending, with several author-musicians leading the day through lyrical inspiration with and without pages. One such author incorporates his musical talents into teaching children to express themselves musically through his organization, The Learning Groove. Eric Litwin, author of the Pete the Cat series, will chat about his newest book, The Nuts: Bedtime at the Nuthouse, while showing off some of his tunes.

This is sure to be fun for the whole family!

Musicologist and biographer James Grymes further celebrates music through his book, Violins of Hope, which documents the violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, and the Israeli violinmaker who lost over 400 members of his family, yet still dedicated 20 years of his life to bring the violins back to life.

As the master of many forms of art, James McBride, author of The New York Times bestseller, The Color of Water, has written articles for the New York Times, such as “Hip Hop Nation,” which explored the role of African-American culture in American music. He is a singer and song-writer, and has even written his own musical. His new novel is The Good Lord Bird, about American revolutionary John Brown.

Renowned for his storytelling, singing and song-writing about the beauty of nature, Doug Elliott will perform twice. All of his talents have been recognized by various awards. He’ll share a story that everyone in the family will enjoy, along with his award-winning harmonica playing.

Teens will love listening to Len Vlahos, who was once in a punk rock band called the Woofing Cookies. Their fame spread on college radio stations

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2014 Bookmarks Special Events Friday, August 8 from 7 – 9 PM Artists’ Reception - “Unbound and Unleashed: Celebrating Books & Authors through Art”

Womble Carlyle Gallery, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 North Spruce Street Art for Art’s Sake, in collaboration with Bookmarks, will present a

juried show of artwork based on books. Free.

Sunday, August 24 at 2 PM Film Screening: “Under the Tuscan Sun”

SECCA, 750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem, NC Join us for a free screening of the 2003 film starring Diane Lane based on the bestselling book by 2014 Festival author, Frances Mayes. Free.

Thursday, September 4 at 6 PM Bookmarks presents James Patterson

RJ Reynolds Auditorium, 301 Hawthorne Road The most prolific and bestselling author of our time is visiting Winston-Salem! Tickets required.

Friday, September 5 Eat & Greet with Lisa Leake at 10 AM

Knollwood Baptist Church, 330 Knollwood Street Attendees will hear from real food enthusiast, Lisa Leake, author of 100 Days of Real Food. Tickets required.

Eat & Greet with Rita Mae Brown at 11:30 AM

Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road

from coast to coast. His debut young-adult novel, The Scar Boys, is written from the perspective of college applicant Harry Jones, who recounts how the formation of his band transforms his views about himself.

A special addition this year is the Storybook Parade which is sponsored with support from the Junior League of Winston-Salem. Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress as book characters and join in the parade, which will include music and characters we all know and love.

Bookmarks has moved from our previous location to Winston Square Park, the Milton Rhodes Center, and the Hanesbrands Theater, centering on Spruce Street. Additionally, Bookmarks has extended their celebrations to the days surrounding the Festival, partnering with local organizations. At Reynolds Auditorium on Thursday, September 4th, New York Times bestseller and author of 130 books, James Patterson will give the Keynote Opening Event. Eat and Greet sessions and a writing workshop are scheduled on Friday and Sunday. Authors will also visit many area schools in the days surrounding the Festival as a part of Bookmarks’ Authors in Schools program.

Attendees will hear from Rita Mae Brown, the award-winning author of 100 bestselling books including the Mrs. Murphy, Sister Jane Foxhunting, and Mags Rogers series. Tickets required.

Workshop for Writers with J.A. Jance from 1 – 4 PM

F. Borden Hanes, Jr. Conference Room, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts Writers will have an exclusive opportunity to learn from #1 New York Times bestselling author, J. A. Jance as she leads a Genre Writing 101 Workshop. Tickets required.

Sunday, September 7 Eat & Greet with Sandra Gutierrez – in Spanish and English at 12 noon

Mundo Global Tapas, 401 West Fourth Street Meet award-winning food writer and chef, Sandra Gutierrez, author of Latin American Street Food. Tickets required.

Tickets / Registration For some events, tickets are required and can be purchased by clicking the ticket icon at the top of our website: www.bookmarksnc.org or by calling us at (336) 747-1471.

Don’t delay reserving your spot!

Authors consistently demonstrate that words provide new perspectives on old themes. They fluently transition their gifts for writing into other expressions. Art unites communities, and Bookmarks will continue to strive to connect Winston-Salem residents over the literary arts.

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Reply to Isabella

Dearest Isabella, Your column titled “Teachers” from the May issue touched my heart more than you will ever know. I was completely surprised by the dedication, and your kind words have inspired me to share my perspective on the impact students like you have on teachers.

As you stated, “a good teacher makes a student look forward to coming to class every day.” At the same time, a good student makes a teacher look forward to coming to class every day. Students, like teachers, are role models and leave a meaningful impression on their teachers. Often times, students teach teachers more than teachers teach students. Isabella, you taught me more than I could have ever dreamed of teaching you.

First and foremost, you taught me that building relationships with students is more important than any academic lesson: I, too, remember our fun conversations at recess. You taught me to always have fun: remember the fun we had at Camp Hanes and all that fingernail polish we used on the last day of school? You taught me to forget any of my worries or problems, once I came to school: remember how you hugged me every morning as you walked in the door? You taught me that teaching writing is vital: you were inspired to write in 5th grade and have since become a professional writer. You taught me the importance of giving back to the less fortunate: remember all of the presents you personally donated at our class’ Holiday Gift Exchange? You taught me the importance of keeping in touch: remember how you always came back to visit years after our time together? You taught me the importance of inner strength during times of tragedy: you have made your father proud.

It seems like just yesterday that you stood in that long line to meet me at 5th grade Open House in August 2007. With glasses on and a stylish, short haircut you were dressed to impress. Your creativity and quiet curiosity impressed me from the start. As you embark on your senior year of high school, I want you to stand more proudly than ever. It was your hope to be as inspirational to someone else as I was you: consider your hope fulfilled.

I will always love you. Keep in touch,

Katie McGregor (the former Miss Beavers)

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Calendar August 2014 Josh McDowell AUGUST 2, 10:00AM Location: Peace Haven Baptist Church (Yadkinville) Free Admission / Lunch Included 336.679.2426 Awesome God Festival AUGUST 2, 11-8 Location: Vanhoy Campground (Harmony). Musical Guest: Citizen Way / Comedian: Keith Deltano Local Artists: Caleb's Bridge, Grace Abounds, Mercy Heart & others awesomegodfestival.com WBFJ Local Flavors Summer Concert Series AUGUST 7, 7-9PM Location: Food Court @ Hanes Mall (Winston-Salem) Musical Guests: Matt Brady & Grace Abounds It's Free / 336.777-1893 Mission 5k & Fun Run AUGUST 9, 8:00AM Location: Downtown Winston-Salem Sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports & WBFJ. Proceeds: Winston-Salem Rescue Mission 336.722.8477 WBFJ Local Flavors Summer Concert Series AUGUST 14, 7-9PM Location: Food Court @ Hanes Mall (Winston-Salem) Musical Guests: Awestruck Worship & Brad Ratledge It's Free / 336.777-1893 Blood Drive AUGUST 14-15, 6:30AM-3:30PM Location: Wake Forest Baptist Health (Winston-Salem) Sponsored by the NWNC Chapter of the American Red Cross 800.733.2767

Global Leadership Summit AUGUST 14-15, 10:00AM - 6:00PM Location: WSFirst (Winston-Salem) The Global Leadership Summit will be aired live (via satellite) at WSFirst from Willow Creek Community Church near Chicago.

Guest Speakers: Bill Hybels, Tyler Perry, Jeffrey Immelt, Louie Giglio, Don Flow & many others.

336.759-7517 / wsfirst.com Anthem Lights AUGUST 15, 6:30PM Location: The Event Center (Salisbury) Special Guests: Kelsey Sowards Grimm & Jeremiah Chambers 704.267.4100 Christian Youth Day AUGUST 16, 10:00AM - 7:00PM Location: Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe (Greensboro) Musical Guest: 1 Girl Nation 800.555.5900 WBFJ Local Flavors Summer Concert Series AUGUST 21, 7-9PM Location: Food Court @ Hanes Mall (Winston-Salem) Musical Guests: Cindy Johnson & Miracle Made It's Free / 336.777-1893 "Tee Off Against Hunger" Golf Tournament AUGUST 22, 9:00AM Location: Tanglewood Park (Clemmons) Proceeds: Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC 336.784.5770 / hungernwnc.org Third Day / Steven Curtis Chapman AUGUST 22, 7:00PM Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Cary) 919.462.2052 / etix.com

Semi-fluent

By Tami Rumfelt Thanks to my middle-school Spanish teacher and seven trips to Guatemala, I know a little Spanish. Very little. Muy pequeño. I really only know just enough Spanish to start a conversation with someone, but not enough to go very deep. It’s SO FRUSTRATING!!! I’m a talker, I majored in communication and talking is what I do for a living. So, for me, staying in the shallow end of the conversation pool is quite stifling.

I sometimes feel the same way when I get into conversations with people about my faith. I know enough about what I believe and the Bible to start a conversation with people, but once we go deeper, I sometimes struggle to find the words to articulate why I believe what I believe.

On the other hand, I have met many Christians who are extremely well-educated in theology and doctrine, but seem to lack the compassion and love in necessary to communicate that knowledge in a manner that is well received. They can quote the Bible in English, Hebrew and Greek (!) and have a quick, often brash, answer to every objection someone might make the mistake of making.

How does this match up with what Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 13?

“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.”

According to scripture, the language of our faith is a language rooted in love. We can have the words and the ability, but it is love that allows the message to penetrate others’ hearts. Without love, we are, at best, only semifluent in the language of the Kingdom.

With LOVE! Tami August Issue 2014 • 79

Musing About…

Unexpected Surprises

By Tim Roberts - Pastor of Sunrise United Methodist Church in Lewisville t was going to be just another call—nothing new. I was pretty sure, after working for four years as a Paramedic, I had seen it all. For someone new, the message that squawked out of our pager, it would cause adrenaline to race through the body, invading practically every cell in the body, promoting a heightened state of anticipation mixed in with a fair share of excitement. “948, Code 2 traffic. Domestic assault…

Lincoln Street.”

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First off, let me explain that jargon. I was riding on the EMS unit 948.

Code 2 traffic meant that it was an emergency response—lights, sirens, weaving in and out of traffic—the whole works. The dispatcher then gave us a hint of what to expect—somebody got mad at their brother or cousin and started fighting. This was a normal call, especially for Lincoln Street. Nothing good ever happened on Lincoln Street. But as I said, by this time, I had seen it all. Nothing could surprise me.

My partner and I arrived on the scene to see the police already there, talking with witnesses and getting their reports together. In the midst of all of them was a young man lying on his back, not moving a bit. He could have appeared to be merely sleeping, if it hadn’t been for the knife buried to the hilt in the center of his forehead. Sorry if this is too graphic, but it leads to a point. This sight actually caused me to pause for just a fraction of a second, raise one eyebrow and mutter to myself, “Hmmh; this is new.” But I knew what I needed to do. I needed to quickly check for signs of life or, in this case, the absence thereof. So, I reached down, felt of his wrist and did not detect a pulse. My partner began unbuttoning his shirt so we could get an ECG strip to verify his demise. As she did so, I bent over to check the status of his pupils, another indication of life. Just as I lowered my face towards his, I looked back at my partner to check on what she was doing and then brought my gaze back up to the victim’s eyes. But it was my eyes that went blank. I found myself peering into a gaze that was full and wide—and I had not

opened his eyes! Before I could even catch my breath, I heard the victim, who up until this moment had all the appearance of being dead, exclaim, “Ain’t this something?” At that point, I heard a loud and frantic scream, much like that of a young girl who had just seen a monster…

AAAHHH!!!!!

I did not have to look around to try to figure out who was uttering the ear-splitting yell of fright, because I knew—it was me! After regaining our composure and color, we proceeded to treat our patient and transport him the E.D. at the hospital. The intrusion of the knife had penetrated the skull, but almost with surgical precision intruded right down the middle of the two halves of the brain, causing very little damage to this vital organ. It was this call that forever engrained itself into my psyche—things aren’t always as they seem; there will always be unexpected surprises.

A couple millennia ago, there were some people who thought they had everything figured out. They, too, had seen it all. Numerous people had emerged to claim they had special power to heal or speak on behalf of God. But then a certain man from Nazareth appeared, and a myriad of people claimed that he was special, that he was indeed the one for which they had been waiting. But from Nazareth? Scripture records one skeptic asking, “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” (John 1.46 NIV) Nazareth was known to be a place of trouble, and not a place from where one would expect a Saviour to come.

But, isn’t that how God seems to work? It seems God works best in out-of-the-ordinary places and through people that will utterly surprise us. Although I am often caught off-guard, I have come to relish those moments where God works in ways I could not have expected.

God is still great at surprising us.

Godspeed,

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Celebrations!

Congratulations Whitaker Elementary retirees!

Years of service at Whitaker: Sandy McNeil - Kindergarten- 27 years Brenda Herman, Principal - 7 years Carol Ball - 4th grade -35 years

Congratulations on your engagement Ryan Ochs and Amanda Bralley!

We look forward to your November 2014 wedding!

Much Love, Your Family

Congrats on your new addition Leimone Family!

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Mrs. Sandy McNeil (Pictured with Jackson Spivey) You will truly be missed!

and bring the kids for a night of fun at

Thursday, August 14th 6pm – activities begin; band concert begins at 6:30pm 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (336) 924-8191 | www.bethabarapark.org

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For this FREE event!

Families are welcome to bring a blanket or chairs and picnic before their annual Back-to-School concert. ¢25 ice cream scoop and Dino will be selling NY Hot Dogs.

Colonial games, wagon rides and other activities. Each family will get 4 tickets to enter to win prizes for our amazing prize board!

Wear your school colors and bring school supplies for the Educator Warehouse to receive additional tickets for the prize board! * Forsyth County students, this is a part of the Summer Escape program!

Bring school supplies for the Educator Warehouse and receive extra prize tickets!

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Let your child experience the world of golf – mini clinics for all levels of skill. Inflatables from Ten Little Monkeys and many more fun activities! Each adult will receive 4 tickets for our fabulous prize board.

Extra tickets given for donated school supplies for the Educator Warehouse!

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Beautiful Butterflies

SciWorks Reprises Two of Last Year’s Most Popular Events Watch the Monarch Butterfly Mass Release Even if you didn’t adopt a butterfly, you’re invited to witness the Monarch Butterfly Mass Release on Sunday, September 21st at 3 p.m. Participants will count down and release all 150 butterflies at once! The butterfly vivarium will also be open from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

The release and vivarium are included with museum admission.

SciWorks is located at 400 W. Hanes Mill Road in Winston-Salem.

The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. For more information about all of SciWorks’ events and exhibits, visit www.sciworks.org.

ciWorks in Winston-Salem is bringing back two of last year’s most popular special events which are certain to amaze and delight visitors of all ages. Mark your calendar now and make plans to participate in these fun activities…

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Enjoy a Dog Day of Summer Saturday, August 23rd is the second annual Dog Day of Summer at SciWorks. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can watch fascinating demonstrations by working dogs (such as search-and-rescue bloodhounds, K-9 police dogs and herding dogs) and service dogs (including hearing-assistance dogs and therapy dogs). All demonstrations and activities are included with museum admission.

(In case of rain or extreme heat, the event will be postponed until August 30th. Call (336) 767-6730 after 5 p.m. on August 22nd if weather is questionable.)

Adopt (and Release) a Butterfly For just $25, you can take part in a very special event by “adopting” a Monarch butterfly which you (or someone you designate) will personally release at the Monarch Butterfly Mass Release on September 21st. Your butterfly will be tagged with a unique research number (from Monarch Watch of the University of Kansas), and you’ll receive an adoption certificate listing that number, as well as two free admission passes to the release. This is a wonderful way to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or graduation, or to remember a loved one. Visit www.sciworks.org, stop by the SciWorks Admissions Desk, or call (336) 714-7109. Only 150 butterflies are available (and they sold out last year), so adopt yours early!

Celebrate the “Year of the Lepidoptera” at the Butterfly Festival Visit SciWorks on Saturday, September 20th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., to celebrate all things butterfly! Visitors will enjoy a variety of special activities, including tips for butterfly gardening and butterfly identification, a presentation about monarch tagging and migration, face-painting, crafts and a walk-in vivarium with more than 50 live butterflies. Most activities are included with museum admission, although small fees may apply for face-painting and butterfly balloons.

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to the Sponsors of SciWorks’

Where Innovation Begins 50th Anniversary Gala TITLE SPONSOR

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Melissa and Michael Ayers Chad Greene and Victoria Boysen Ann and Borden Hanes Jennifer and Jon Hudson Mark King and John Libby Beth and Mike Skorich

Beverly and Lawrence Snively Anna and Fletcher Steele Summit School Liz and Stuart Vaughn Village Tavern Margaret Pike and David Werle Kristen and Jason Zaks

SciWorks raised more than $192,000 at this event.

To find our how you can support SciWorks during this 50th anniversary year, contact Jennifer Hudson at (336) 714-7110 or jhudson@sciworks.org.

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By teen columnist Isabella Migliarese very student returning to school on August 25, no matter what their age or grade level, anticipates a day of mixed emotions.

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In kindergarten the first day of school is new and exciting. For middle-schoolers, their excitement has yet to fade on the first day of school and they look forward to seeing previous friends and meeting their new teachers. The emotions experienced by teenagers heading off to their first day of high school are definitely a mixed bag. Freshman are probably scared to death of getting lost, not knowing many, if any, people, depending on if they transfer in to a new school, and what their outfit would look like. Sophomores have a better hang of it, but are worried about the teachers who have the reputation of being really difficult. They may also be worried about getting involved in extra-curricular activities or making the varsity team.

Juniors face their most difficult academic year and dread the SATs, not to mention the travel between their home school and the career center, if they choose to attend classes there. Senior emotions are the most mixed up of all.

As a senior this year, I anticipate feeling a variety of emotions on August 25. First of all, I’m excited that the high school journey is about to come to an end. With high school almost over, that means college is right around the corner, and that is what I have looked forward to

since my freshman year. One of the most exciting things about senior year for me is the opportunity to learn more about my career interest of interior design, by participating in an internship.

While I’m excited about attending college next year, I’m also apprehensive about completing college applications. It’s a timeconsuming process that will have a huge impact on my future and where I potentially spend my next four years. Even though I do a lot of writing for Forsyth Family, as well as for my school newspaper, those articles still do not have the same consequences and impact on my future as a poorly-worded college essay. The apprehension doesn’t stop there. I have to decide which colleges to apply to, knowing that each application process will have a different set of hoops for me to jump through.

Lastly, I am feeling hopeful about the entire college application process, from completing the application, to improving my SAT scores, to performing academically at my best during my senior year.

For the rest of the summer, I plan on preparing for the first day of my last year of high school by spending as much time as I can with my closest friends, knowing that I may not see a lot of them a year from now. For the same reason I’m spending time with my friends, I plan on spending time with my family before my mom experiences empty-nest syndrome. Tutoring will also occupy a large portion of my summer, as I prepare to retake my SAT to strengthen my pending college applications.

With whatever time is left, I’m going to finish watching all 9 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix!

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By Giles Andreae Genre: Children’s Fiction Age Range: 4– 8 years Book Reviewed by Emily Dodson When I read this baby book at a baby shower recently, a tear came to my eye.

This heart-warming story, Giraffes Can’t Dance, teaches young children that no matter how awkward, different or unique they might be, everyone is special and has something to offer.

In this book’s jungle setting, Gerald the Giraffe is scared to show up at the annual Jungle Dance. While all the other animals seem to have a superb dance skill, such as the chimps that cha-cha or the warthogs that waltz, Gerald feels clumsy and weird on the dance floor.

After being ridiculed, Gerald the Giraffe bows his head and leaves.

However, a wise cricket in the woods reminds him that you just need the right tune to really dance. Gerald is inspired and invigorated and leaps, just as my heart did. As this book so profoundly ends, “We all can dance... when we find music that we love.”

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finds a baby deer and has to make a decision about whether “rescuing” the deer is really what is best for it long-term.

Ms. Donovan shares her expertise as a rehabber by offering readers thought-provoking questions throughout the story. Readers learn some important lessons about how wild animals differ from humans, and how our interference has an impact on nature. A very worthwhile read that not only educates children, but their parents as well.

The Book Thief

By Markus Zusak Genre: Young Adult’s Fiction Age Range: 12–18 Book Review by Rebecca Ashby I read to relax, so it’s my inclination to shy away from heavy topics like the Holocaust.

But friends kept asking, had I read The Book Thief?, so I put my reservations aside, grabbed some Kleenex, and dove in. Told from the perspective of Death, The Book Thief traces Death’s contact with a little girl named Liesel, as He takes those around her. When she begins to steal books, her pilfered texts become a way for her to connect with her foster father, who teaches her to read, with her neighbors as they huddle together during bombings, and finally, with Max, the Jew hidden in her basement. It is the family’s relationship with Max that prompts them, in small ways, to combat the injustices occurring daily.

There is a fair amount of suspense and tragedy in the novel. It is, after all, the story of an ordinary family attempting to survive in Nazi Germany. But it is also a story of human perseverance, and how average people can show extraordinary courage in the face of adversity.

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Diners looking for a great meal The owners and staff at River Ridge Taphouse have always had a belief that a business succeeds or fails by the importance it places on its customers and its community. For River Ridge Taphouse, being tucked in the town of Clemmons, NC, has helped them to gain a loyal following of regular customers, a fact which does not go unnoticed. “River Ridge Taphouse is locally owned by four friends and business associates who all banded together to develop a brand that is unique to the Clemmons/Lewisville marketplace. To us, it is all about our customers and giving them the best experience we can with menu selections and atmosphere. Since we opened, the community has always supported us and we believe in recognizing that we wouldn’t be where we are without that support, and so giving back is a focus for us, as is continuing to improve on the overall experience our customers have with each visit,” said Kadie Edwards, Marketing Coordinator for River Ridge Taphouse. Customer feedback is very important to River Ridge Taphouse, and so their new menu selections come straight from items that customers have said they like.

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“Our initial menu took months to test and develop. The feedback we have received has been very positive, but we certainly get our share of critics. What we have learned is that people want good quality, value-driven entrees as well as sandwiches and salads.

We have a good selection of vegan and gluten-free items, as well as special-diet options. The new menu definitely plays to our customers’ requests,” Kadie stated.

Some of the offerings include Pulled Pork Nachos, Chicken Quesadillas, California Cobb Salad, Cuban Panini, Taphouse Steak and 10 burgers! Not only is the menu of food items changing and growing, but the craft beers that are offered have been expanded, too. “Our craft beer selections 92 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

change daily. We opened with 36 taps and have expanded to 41! We purchase 4–5 kegs a week that are not available anywhere else in the Triad,” commented Kadie. Not only have the food and beer selections evolved, but new Taphouse mixers have been added.

“The new Taphouse mixers menu is truly state-of-the-art. Items like the Blood Orange™ Habanero Margarita, Carolina Basil Lemonade, Citrus Mojito, all incorporate fresh-squeezed juices and herbs. The herbs are grown in our garden, right outside the kitchen. We also developed an entire section of beer-based cocktails that has blown people away. We added a really cool Bloody Mary selection; one is called the BLT and has Romaine lettuce, Applewood Bacon and liquid smoke,” Kadie said. If you haven’t visited River Ridge Taphouse in a while, you will notice a change in the look of the inside.

“The renovations were designed to add privacy and intimacy to the dining room and also to expand the bar to suit the Taphouse feel. We see mostly families and dinner parties in the dining area and a broad mix in the bar area, so we can easily accommodate both groups,” commented Kadie.

No Better Way to Say “Thank You” River Ridge Taphouse is unique in not only its foods and beverages, but also in its location.

“We are located almost exactly on the dividing line between Lewisville and Clemmons, NC, and our Annual Oktoberfest, this year on Saturday, October 18th, 2014, is a fun way for people from both communities to come together. There will be a bounce house, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, face painting and much more for children of all ages. Vendors will range from jewelry and make-up to medical and family care. People will be able to do a little shopping, as well as

find their new family dentist, all in one stop!

We will also have a beer-tasting outside, where one of our beer masters will feature some fun seasonal brews. The day will start at12 and end at 10 p.m. We will have a DJ and live bands throughout the day, eventually bringing out our chicken stew and serving endless bowls of it. This event is a way for us to say ‘Thanks,’ and for our communities to get together and enjoy what makes this area so special,” Kadie stated.

River Ridge Taphouse is located at 1480 River Ridge Rd., Clemmons, NC, 336-712-1883. For information on being a vendor or musician at the Oktoberfest, email Kadie at Kadie@RiverRidgeTaphouse.com.

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Cost: $325. www.bradleybirth.com/lanettetyler NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14 “TECH CITY” EXHIBIT AT SCIWORKS 10am-5pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. This exciting exhibition highlights the engineering behind so many of the structures in our daily lives, from bridges to traffic intersections. Twelve interactive stations use hands-on activities for young and old to present realworld problems. Cost: $11/$9. www.sciworks.org NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16 ADOPT-AND-RELEASE-A-BUTTERFLY AT SCIWORKS 10am-5pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. For $25, you can adopt a Monarch butterfly which you will release on September 21st. Your butterfly will be tagged with a unique research number, and you’ll receive an adoption certificate listing the number plus two free passes to the release. www.sciworks.org

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AUGUST 1 SIDEWALK CHALK EXTRA SUMMERTIME EVENT 10-10:45am, 2969 Main Street in Walkertown. Help animate and decorate our big concrete squares.

Whether your images come from science, reading or your imagination, leave your mark on our patio for as many days in August as the sun shines without rain.

Ages 8 and up. Bring cameras. Free event. www.forsyth.cc/library/walkertown FIREWORKS AT BB&T BALLPARK 7-10pm, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Come out to BB&T Ballpark as the Dash take on the Lynchburg Hillcats (Atlanta Braves) at 7pm. After the game, enjoy a fireworks display. Gates open at 6pm. Group rates available for 20 or more. Buy tickets at 714.2287 or wsdash.com.

CINEMA UNDER THE STARS 2014: STRANGE ENCOUNTERS – “JAWS” (1975) 8-11:30pm, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Films are shown on the front lawn; in case of rain films, are shown in the Babcock Auditorium. Beer and wine available for purchase. Filmgoers are encouraged to arrive early and picnic. Cost: $5/person; $20/car. reynoldahouse.org AUGUST 2 A DAY OF MOMSANITY 9am-5pm, 2875 Old Town Club Road in W-S. Join us for a day of all things motherhood -- faith, fitness and nutrition! Join keynote speaker Cindi Wood, author of "The Frazzled Female." Cost:$199/person. http://momsanitysisterhood.com/day-of-momsanity/

AUGUST 6 OBJECT OF THE MONTH TALK: “NATURAL BRIDGE” 2:30-3:30pm, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Join Elizabeth Chew, director of the curatorial and education division at Reynolda House, for a one-hour discussion on "Natural Bridge" -- a painting by David Johnson as she unwraps the object’s backstory during this in-depth experience. Free event. reynoldahouse.org AUGUST 8 FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHT AT SCIWORKS 4-8pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Enjoy the museum, outdoor parks, planetarium and the Tech City exhibit for only $3/person; SciWorks members and kids 2 & younger are FREE! www.sciworks.org CINEMA UNDER THE STARS 2014: STRANGE ENCOUNTERS – “CABARET” (1972) 8-11:30pm, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Films are shown on the front lawn; in case of rain, films are shown in the Babcock Auditorium. Beer and wine available for purchase. Filmgoers are encouraged to arrive early and picnic. Cost: $5/person; $20/car. reynoldahouse.org AUDITIONS FOR PREPARATORY DANCE PROGRAM AT UNCSA 10am-12pm, 1533 South Main Street in W-S. The Prep Dance Program provides after-school training for 3rd-8th grade students. Auditions will be in the Robert Lindgren Sonja Tyven Founders Studio (formerly Studio A) in Gray Building on campus. Open registration is from 9:3010am. www.uncsa.edu DOWNTOWN KERNERSVILLE SIDEWALK SALE 10am-2pm, Make Downtown Kernersville your destination for shopping! Our merchants are planning special savings and great deals for our sidewalk sale. www.discoverkernersville.com SLICE OF LIFE AT RIVER RIDGE TAPHOUSE 2-10pm, 1480 River Ridge Drive in Clemmons. Parrot Head event! A portion of the proceeds go to the Patriot Rovers. Live music from Coral Reefer, Doyle Grisham, and others. Drinks, food, corn hole and raffles. Hotel packages with transportation provided by the Village Inn Event Center. www.PHofTriad.org RECONCILED 2014 7pm, Speas Elementary Auditorium, Polo Road in W-S. The first annual medical benefit concert of Salem Ministries which provides financial, practical and spiritual support to individuals and families who face the crippling burdens of medical crises. Featuring music by local band, At The Threshold. For more information on ticket purchases, donations or becoming a sponsor, email sitterleej@gmail.com.

AUGUST 11 GIRLS' NIGHT OUT 5 pm…until! Phoenix Grille, 115 South Main Street in W-S. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy drinks and a heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet for $20/person (price includes two drink tickets for beer or wine; additional charges apply for mixed drinks). Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways! Sponsored by Phoenix Grille, Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Woman Engaged!

AUGUST 12 BABIES “R” US CLASS SERIES – WRITING YOUR BIRTH PREFERENCE PLAN 6:30-7:30pm, 975 Hanes Mall Boulevard in W-S. Know your options for having a positive birthing experience -establish a plan, and learn how a doula can be the perfect addition to your support team. Free event. www.babiesrus.com AUGUST 12-16 DR. BROWNSTONE’S SWEET SUMMER LUV LUV FESTIVAL 6-9pm, 450 North Spring Street in W-S. A week-long culinary festival featuring acclaimed visiting chefs from throughout the U.S. and Canada at Spring House Restaurant Kitchen & Bar. "Hot-off-the Grill" gourmet tasting menus, craft cocktails, fine wines and spirits with live music. Cost: $59/person. www.springhousenc.com AUGUST 13 KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10am-12pm, Armory Golf Center, 2020 Silas Creek Parkway in W-S. FREE event for kids of all ages! Grab a friend and bring the kids for a morning of fun where your child can experience the world of golf – mini clinics for all skill levels. Inflatables from Ten Little Monkeys and many more fun activities! Each adult attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board! Extra tickets given for donated school supplies for the Educator Warehouse!

AUGUST 14 FORSYTH FAMILY’S FAMILY NIGHT OUT 6pm, Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road in W-S. Join us for this free event! Families are welcome to bring a blanket or chairs and picnic before their annual back-to-school concert. Enjoy 25-cent ice cream scoops, and Dino will be selling NY hot dogs, Colonial games, wagon rides and other activities. Each family will receive four tickets to enter to win prizes from our amazing prize board! Wear your school colors and bring school supplies for the Educator Warehouse to receive additional tickets for the prize board!

AUGUST 15 CINEMA UNDER THE STARS 2014: STRANGE ENCOUNTERS – “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND” (1977) 8:30-11:30pm, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Films are shown on the front lawn; in case of rain, films are shown in the Babcock Auditorium. Beer and wine available for purchase, and filmgoers are encouraged to arrive early and picnic. Cost: $5/person; $20/car. reynoldahouse.org AUGUST 16-23 WINSTON-SALEM OPEN (SEE AD PG71) Tickets on sale NOW! WinstonSalemOpen.com Phone: 336-758-6409 AUGUST 17 RAMBLIN’ ROSE WOMEN’S TRIATHLON 8am-12pm, Gateway YWCA, 1300 South Main Street in W-S. A 225-yard pool swim, eight-mile bike and two-mile run/walk designed to empower women to do something they never thought possible. Cost: $75/person. www.ramblinroseevents.com THE CAROLINA SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL: BAROQUE, TANGO, RAGTIME 3-4:30pm, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. The Carolina Summer Music Festival returns with a celebration of the global eclecticism of composer Fritz Kreisler, a legendary musician known for his incredible technique and

musicianship on the violin. Cost: $8/members & students; $18/nonmembers. reynoldahouse.org AUGUST 19 PRESCHOOL SCIENCE CLASS AT SCIWORKS 10am-12pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. This class is for children ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult. This month’s theme: “Aqua Charades.” Pre-registration required. Cost: $7/members; $15/non-members (includes museum admission). Call 714.7105 to register. www.sciworks.org AUGUST 20 GRASSES IN THE LANDSCAPE SEMINAR 11am-12pm, 4201 Manor House Circle in Clemmons.

Frank Sink, owner of Frank’s Perennials, will discuss grasses that work well in our Piedmont landscapes. He will review selection, planting and care of grasses. Free event, but registration is required. www.forsyth.cc/ces AUGUST 22 FIREWORKS AT BB&T BALLPARK 7-10pm, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Come out to BB&T Ballpark as the Dash take on the Carolina Mudcats at 7pm.

After the game, enjoy a fireworks display. Gates open at 6pm. Group rates available for 20 or more. Buy tickets at 714.2287 or wsdash.com.

AUGUST 23 AMAZING DOGS DAY AT SCIWORKS 11am-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Enjoy fascinating demonstrations by amazing service dogs such as search-and-rescue bloodhounds, K-9 police dogs, herding dogs, hearing-assistance dogs and more! All activities included with museum admission. Rain/high heat date is August 30th. www.sciworks.org AUDITIONS – TEEN THEATRE ENSEMBLE 12-5pm, 610 Coliseum Drive in W-S. This training program for teens 13-18 includes various master classes taught by professionals in different disciplines of theatre. They will also get an opportunity to showcase skills, talents and techniques. ncblackrep.org AUGUST 28-30 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER TENT SALE 9:30am-7pm (Th-F); 10am-6pm (Sat.), 110 Oakwood Drive, Suite D in W-S. Join our style team at Mainstream Boutique for our annual three-day tent sale. Great style at great prices! www.facebook.com/MainstreamBoutiqueWinstonSalemNC SECOND THURSDAYS (NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11) BETHABARA BAND CONCERT AND FAMILY EVENING 6-8:30pm (5:30-8pm in September), 2147 Bethabara Road in W-S. This is not your grandparent's community band. The Bethabara Concert Band plays music from all eras. Sing along with our soloists to the music you know. Come early and picnic, enjoy a wagon ride, play colonial games or visit with WFU staff. Free. 924.8191

FUTURE SEPTEMBER 20 TOUR DE BOUTIQUE Join us for the Tour de Boutique! We’ll be visiting some amazing retail boutiques in Forsyth County and the surrounding area! $40 includes transportation and a gourmet lunch provided by Ketchie Creek Bakery and Cafe.

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Advertiser Index Activities Armory Golf Center .....................................9 Ballet & Performing Arts............................57 ProDance Academy ...................................23 Salem Gymnastics ....................................43 SciWorks ............................................57, 87 Twin City Soccer .......................................23 Wake Forest Football.................................67 Attorneys J. Carl Hearn, Attorney ..............................43 Automotive Express Oil..................................................9 Roger Marion Automotive..........................41 TJ’s Body Shop.........................................41 Beauty / Styling A New Day Essentials................................33 V’s Barbershop..........................................45 Childcare Imprints ...................................................65 YMCA ......................................................35 Churches Sunrise United Methodist Church ..............80 Dentists / Orthodontists Chermak & Hanson ...................................89 Drs. Handy and Handy...............................31 Kephardt, DDS ..........................................47 Kingery & Kingery .....................................25 Rudnicke Orthodontics ..............................57 Salem Smiles ...........................................29 Tina S. Merhoff and Associates Pediatric Dentistry ...................................................59 Winston-Salem Dental Care.......................39 Education Calvary Baptist Day School........................55 Salem Academy ..........................................5 St. John’s Lutheran School........................69 Financial Financial Pathways ....................................49 Florist Minglewood Florist ...................................91 Health & Fitness A New Day Essentials................................33 C3 Fitness.................................................99 GNC..........................................................17 YMCA .......................................................35 X-Fierce Fitness ........................................94 98 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

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