Forsyth Family - August 2016

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Budget Blinds

A Business He was Destined to Run Faith & Family | Ages & Stages | Dining Guide August 2016 / 1

SERVING UP THE BEST OF SUMMER

AND THERE’S PLENTY TO GO AROUND

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250 Years in the Making

In 1766, the Moravians founded Salem, NC—a place known today for bringing authentic history to life.

Join us as we celebrate this historic town and its story during our 250th year celebration.

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August 13, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of Salem, NC, enjoy a concert each night on Salem Square, sponsored by Salemtowne Retirement Community, followed by a magical light show that tells the story of Salem. Free, but a nonperishable food donation to benefit Sunnyside Ministry is encouraged.

Bring your family for a FREE day of fun! Tour the historic buildings, enjoy trades and cooking demonstrations, music, food vendors, and special tours of Home Moravian Church and the Moravian Archives. Bring a nonperishable food donation to benefit Sunnyside Ministry.

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Integrity.

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A Family Tradition of Fine Homes.

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Take the first step.

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Cover Story 47

Budget Blinds of Winston-Salem A Business He Was Destined to Run

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Clemmons 2nd Annual Ice Cream Festival

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Superhero Animals

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Creative Parents, Creative Punishments

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Staying Active by Staying Strong: Common Sports Injuries 101

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Dog Safety Inside the Home

Join us for our FAMILY NIGHT OUT next month at Bethabara Park on August 11th from 6 - 8:30 pm

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Out and About in Winston-Salem: SciWorks

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“Magical, just magical!” There are many words to describe Briana and Jonathan’s wedding, but that’s my favorite by far. Ever feel like your heart could just burst from all the joy and gratitude you’re feeling? That’s the best way to sum up the last couple weeks for me.

Days leading up to the wedding were filled with wonderful family and friends pitching in to help in any way they could. From those who offered, to those who were in the trenches with us, I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I wish I could list you all by name but there isn’t room on this page.

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day in mid-July. While it was still hot, it was bearable. The shade from the gazebo at Shelter #3 in Tanglewood Park was a Godsend, and water and fans didn’t hurt either. Watching Briana and her dad arrive by horse and carriage, and the look on Jonathan’s face as he saw Briana was a moment I will cherish forever. The evening was filled with so much love from all those in attendance that I never wanted it to end! I look forward to sharing a few pics with you all in my “Celebrations” section next month!

The August cover features the Foeri family, owner of Budget Blinds West in Winston-Salem. They have a beautiful new showroom on Clemmonsville Road, so be sure to stop in and see all they have to offer! While school starts back at the end of August for most children in this area…I’m saving my back-to-school issue for September.

There’s still just way too much summer to enjoy!

Please note and mark your calendar that Kids’ Morning Out will be replaced with a Family Night Out this month at Historic Bethabara Park on Thursday, August 11th. They have a fabulous summer band concert series and we’re joining forces that night to have a blowout event. See pages 35 and 51 for more info. Bring a picnic and enjoy the evening before the hustle and bustle of the new school year begins. We will be collecting school supplies for the Educator Warehouse and giving extra tickets for the prize board for those who bring them. Hope to see you there!

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BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT With so much going on, from school, to work, to countless activities, many families have a hard time fitting in necessary appointments, such as dental check-ups. It can be hard to find time to travel to several different offices to find services that are suitable for the whole family, but Southern Dental Associates offers dental care for all ages! The team at Southern Dental Associates is highly trained and ready to give you and your family the best dental care available.

Dr. Jon Liner, General Dentistry Dr. Jon Liner was raised in the Lewisville/Clemmons area and even attended West Forsyth High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and his dental degree from the world’s oldest dental school, the University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery. He began the dental practice in 1998 in Wilkesboro before opening the Lewisville office 2009. Through the years, Dr. Liner has been a member of several organizations, including The American Dentistry Association and The Academy of General Dentistry. He was also awarded the Crest Award of Excellence for the treatment of geriatric patients.

He has completed the Maxi course in implantology through the Medical College of Georgia and is also a certified Invisalign practitioner.

In his spare time, Dr. Liner enjoys spending time with his wife April, and two children, Zack and Lucas. He also enjoys playing golf, basketball, and attending Wake Forest, UNC-Chapel Hill and Carolina Panther games.

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Dr. Carter Ward, General Dentistry Born in Gastonia, Dr. Ward’s connection to the Piedmont region is strong. He graduated from Lumberton Senior High School and received his bachelor’s degree and dental degree from UNCChapel Hill. He moved to Wilmington with his wife, Melissa, to practice dentistry. After nine years in Wilmington, Dr. Ward decided to move to the Piedmont area to be closer to family and friends. He has completed a mini-residency in implantology from The Misch Implant Institute, leadership training at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry and has trained extensively with soft tissue lasers and CAD/CAM technology. Dr. Ward is a member of The American Dental Association and The North Carolina Dental Society. He has been a presenting sponsor of the Walk to Defeat ALS.

Dr. Ward, his wife, Melissa, and two children, Caroline and Carter, enjoy spending time with family and friends.

He also enjoys golfing, hiking, fishing, taking camping trips and attending music festivals.

Dr. Chad Shobe, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dr. Chad Shobe was born and raised in a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona. He was involved in scouting as a youth, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Dr. Shobe graduated from Arizona State University with his bachelor’s degree and then went on to earn his dental degree from The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

After practicing as a general dentist in Texas for five years, he decided to go back to school to pursue a pediatric residency at The University of Toledo Medical Center in Ohio, where he received a specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry, as well as a Master’s degree in oral biology. He is a member of The American Dental Association, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists and is board certified. In addition to his involvement in non-profit work with Dental Health Arlington and Flying Samaritans, which provides care for underserved people in Mexico and Central America, Dr. Shobe enjoys spending time with his wife, Elizabeth, and their five children, Emma, Sabrina, Matthew, Julia and Luke. He also loves playing basketball, going to sporting events and traveling.

spending her spare time with family and friends, along with her four-legged furry children.

Dr. Romi M. Farber, Endodontist Dr. Farber earned her bachelor’s degree from Wells College and her dental degree from the State University of New York in Buffalo. After completing her degree, she moved to North Carolina, where she practiced dentistry for ten years. Dr. Farber also completed a two-year, post-graduate training program in the specialty of Endodontics at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. She is a member of The American Association of Endodontists, The American Dental Association, The North Carolina Dental Society and Forsyth County Dental Society.

Outside of the office, Dr. Farber enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling and being around family and friends.

Southern Dental Associates has three convenient locations to serve you: Advance Location – PEDIATRICS 135 Medical Drive Advance, NC 27006 Phone: (336) 998-KIDS (5437) Lewisville Location – PEDIATRICS & GENERAL DENTISTRY 6570 Shallowford Road Lewisville, N.C. 27023 Phone: (336) 945-5555

Dr. Amy Kinlaw, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Wilkesboro Location – PEDIATRICS & GENERAL DENTISTRY 1690 River Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Phone: (336) 838-9400 (General Dentistry) Phone: (336) 903-1234 (Pediatric Dentistry)

Dr. Amy Kinlaw grew up in Winston-Salem, NC, where she attended Calvary Baptist Day School before graduating from Mount Tabor High School. Dr. Amy graduated from East Carolina University and went on to earn her dental degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She also received the Senior Student Award for Pediatrics from the State of Florida. Dr. Kinlaw knew her heart was still in North Carolina, so after completing her residency, she moved back to her home state. Dr. Amy is a member of The American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is board certified.

As anyone who meets her knows, Dr. Kinlaw is an animal lover and spends much of her spare time volunteering and fostering animals with various rescue agencies in the area. She enjoys August 2016 / 13

Graylyn Estate and Conference Center

BY VONDA HENDERSON

One of the most striking views as you drive down Reynolda Road is the entrance to the Graylyn Estate. The rolling hills, mature trees, and spacious grounds give off a peaceful vibe even without one actually seeing the Manor House. Local businesses have held many a meeting at the Manor House or one of the smaller buildings on the grounds. Company meetings, celebrations, retirement parties and milestone events held at Graylyn have been the cornerstone of the business landscape for years. As prevalent as those have been, imagine how much fun it would be to enjoy a meal yourself with friends and family at Graylyn. Or, to plan a getaway weekend and be treated in style by the Graylyn staff. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? We all deserve some special pampering and elegance in our lives once in a while. And the Graylyn staff is ready and waiting to greet you and make your visit memorable.

Did you know that Graylyn is the second largest home in North Carolina? Biltmore, in Asheville, is the largest. However, there is one significant difference. You can make a reservation and stay in the rooms that were once home to the Gray family.

The Gray family traditions remain part of the heritage of Graylyn and are enjoyed by its guests to this day. Savoring the warm butterscotch cookies, baked with Mrs. Gray’s family recipe, is a daily tradition at 4:00 pm. Ice cream, anyone? Visit the ice cream room, available 24/7, and indulge in an ice cream bar—a favorite treat of Mr. Gray.

Accessibility is really not new to Graylyn.

As Alyssa Armenta, Graylyn Marketing Manager shared, “The Gray family made a practice of welcoming people to enjoy picnics on the grounds and had a strong belief in community and using local goods and services.” Make Graylyn part of your 14 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

workout landscape and enjoy running, walking or biking the trails. Maps of biking and running trails are provided by Graylyn at the front desk. Amateur landscape photographers are also welcome; however, commercial photographers need to have permission.

Graylyn’s beautiful grounds and landscaping offers a perfect setting for each season. Graylyn has 86 unique guestrooms, including Mr. Gray’s suite.

They also have pet-friendly rooms, especially since the Gray’s pet Scottie dogs, Butter and Scotch, were such important members of the Gray family.

Leisure stays include a full buffet breakfast with an omelet station, and Alyssa adds that the chef’s special recipe bacon is the highlight of each morning. A weekend at Graylyn would be a perfect birthday, anniversary, or holiday gift or idea for an exclusive getaway.

There are a variety of overnight packages to select from (including a spa package or murder mystery weekend). The 2017 event planning begins in July for Graylyn’s July-to-June calendar. Check the Graylyn website for new package options and events planned with you in mind.

Unique to Graylyn and quite a popular event is the historic Butler tour, the Tour Pour Du Jour. Enjoy a tour of the estate by one of their family’s butlers, learn more about the history (and perhaps some mystery), and enjoy a wine and cheese reception. The next Tour is scheduled for Sunday, August 28th, 2016. These are monthly events on the third and fourth Sunday of the month. Sounds like a nice way to round out a weekend and prepare for a coming workweek, right?

Alyssa stated that Graylyn continues to receive inquiries about when they plan to host the next Downton Abby-themed

event. The last one was featured on UNCTV and included the Graylyn butlers in tails and gloves. Attendees participated in excursions to Old Salem, Reynolda House, or in a local vineyard tour. Guests were encouraged to dress in period clothing and experienced a taste of the Europe of that time period. What a special treat for Downton Abby fans!

Meals at Graylyn have always been spectacular. Make your reservation for lunch or dinner. Graylyn can accommodate from two up to 300+.

Executive Chef, Gregory Rollins, has been part of the Graylyn family for twelve years. The menu selections can be customized for any size event. Why not enjoy a relaxed Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings, prepared by Chef Rollins and his staff? Enjoy a stroll around the grounds and let Graylyn’s culinary masters prepare a delicious, memorable meal.

Special dining events are also planned for New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Easter (brunch plus an Easter egg hunt), a Mother’s Day Brunch and Father’s Day in the Park.

Have you met Santa? He visits Graylyn Saturdays and Sundays in December.

Children are welcome to join him for breakfast; tickets are on a first come/first serve basis. Visit Santa and be sure to give him your wish list. The children from the Center for Exceptional Children are special guests to visit with Santa.

Christmas is also a special time at Graylyn.

For 26 years, a local artist has created a unique, handmade ornament in honor of Graylyn. This past year, the ornament featured a dragonfly in exquisite detail.

Typically, the ornaments sell out by the first of December, so place your order early for a memorable keepsake.

Not to be missed are the Christmas

trees of Graylyn. Each tree has its own theme, based on an interest of the Gray family. One tree is dedicated to the sea.

The Gray family tree features photos of Gray family members. The library tree is devoted to the Gray’s travels all over the world. Butter and Scotch, the Gray family dogs, have a special tree.

There’s a woodland tree and a tree in the Mews dedicated to their love of horses.

Then there’s the spectacular Graylyn ornament tree.

The warm and inviting ambiance of the

Gray’s family home makes this estate ideal for celebrating special occasions, and a wedding at Graylyn is truly an affair to remember. Ceremonies take place in the White Garden, which features gorgeous landscaping and a picturesque stone gazebo. Treat your guest to a cocktail hour on the Terrace overlooking the estate’s lovely grounds, followed by dinner and dancing inside the Manor House.

From the stunning photography settings, to Chef Rollins’ culinary creations, to the southern hospitality of the staff, a Graylyn wedding is a timeless experience that you

will treasure for years to come.

Alyssa said that the Graylyn staff are actively planning events for community participation to ensure that the Gray family philosophy of hospitality and giving back continue.

Graylyn Estate and Conference Center is located at 1900 Reynolda Road.

Contact them via phone at 800.472.9596, 336.758.2425, or visit their website (Graylyn.com). Make your next meeting or event special at Graylyn!

Graylyn

Authentically Local Honoring the Gray family’s commitment to supporting a thriving local community for more than 80 years, your choice to meet, stay and dine locally ensures an ongoing commitment to local schools, scholarships and preservation. winston-salem, nc | www.graylyn.com | 1.800.472.9596 August 2016 / 15

CLEMMONS 2nd ANNUAL ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream

BY VONDA HENDERSON

“Any Time Is Ice Cream Time”…I think we all agree on that premise. SO, plan on joining your neighbors and friends on Saturday, August 27th, for the 2nd Annual Clemmons Ice Cream Festival. We are excited to announce a brand new location for this year’s Ice Cream Festival—Clemmons Elementary School. The Festival will run from 9:00 am until noon. Since the Festival is in conjunction with The Farmers’ Market, don’t forget your list for fresh veggies, jams, and more. Are you ready for some late summer fun? Remember, the weekend of August 27th is the last weekend before school starts. What better way to wrap up summer vacation and take some great memories into the fall season?

Last year, at the 1st Annual Ice Cream Festival, over 800 people enjoyed the festivities, with five competitors in the Ice Cream Freeze-Off contest. Let’s increase that number this year in a major way!

Are you an ice cream maker extraordinaire? Think you make the best ice cream around? Why not enter the Ice Cream Freeze-Off and formalize those bragging rights? A little healthy competition is a good thing. The winner will be awarded a new ice cream maker.

The Freeze-Off is open to all nonprofessional ice cream makers; you can compete individually or as a team with up to three members.

Food vendors will be on-site, offering ice cream and more for you to enjoy while you watch the competitors prepare their specialties for judging. Please remember to bring cash for goodies, 16 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

as many of the vendors accept cash only. With all that ice cream in view, you’re going to want some to enjoy for yourself.

There are many other activities planned for you at the Festival. Back again is the bluegrass jam session, a big hit at last year’s event. Bring your fiddle, bring your bow and join in—there’s nothing like bluegrass music to get your toes tappin’ and your feet moving. Speaking of movement, the competitive clogger team from Pro Dance Academy will be on hand to entertain you. Clogging and bluegrass music, plus ice cream!

Wow! Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday morning in the South. Community partners will also be participating with plenty of crafts and fun activities for the kids.

This year, the Festival is sponsored by Golding Farms. As you may know, Golding Farms’ motto is ‘Honest to Goodness Flavor,”™ and their familyowned business strives each day to ensure the best for their consumers.

Their locally made products range from dressings, mustards, honey, molasses, chow chow, steak sauce and more—all the things we use to enhance the flavor of our foods. Golding Farms will be at the event with items to sell!

For more information on the Ice Cream Festival and for entry forms, contact Shannon Ford, Marketing/ Communications Director for the Village of Clemmons, at 336.766.7511 or check the website (info@clemmons.org).

Snoopy says, “Happiness is ice cream.”

Come be happy on August 27th!

Briefly, the logistical guidelines are: • Submit ice cream recipe with entry form.

• Bring your own ingredients and equipment (heavy-duty extension cord, ice and salt, and container for freezer).

• Tents and tables provided; however, bring your own chairs.

• Startup is 9:00 am. Ice cream contestants need to be at the Festival by 10:00 am.

Judging/tasting begins at 11:30 am with winners announced at noon.

Recipe Guidelines: • All recipes must contain real pasteurized dairy products. NO raw eggs are allowed in the final product.

• No home-canned fruits, vegetables, or meats are permitted in products. Recipes must be provided to indicate ingredients used in each step of the process.

• Contestants should carefully wash their hands and ensure no open cuts.

Contestants should not compete within 48 hours of recovering from any illness.

• If nut products of any kind are part of the recipe, highlight that on recipe sheet and the staff will place a note at your tent before the commencement of tasting.

• ABSOLUTELY NO SAMPLES given out to the public due to Board of Health regulations. Products can only be shared with contest judges and officials.

• Entries will be judged on the flavor, presentation, and texture. One winner will be awarded Best Scoop.

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FAMILIES IN TRANSITION:

Evolving Roles as Our Children Grow

BY STACY LEIGHTON

“OMG Mom! Brittany invited me to a swim party, and I can’t find my suit!” I looked up from my coffee to see our 14-year-old in a panic. I could see she was just warming up. In my imagination she was on a pitcher’s mound—there’s the wind-up, there’s the pitch and… deftly I caught the ball before it became a wild throw. “It’s in the hamper.” Crisis averted. Game over.

peer interactions. Your guidance (not interception) will be needed to ensure their success. Avoid becoming the “Helicopter Mom” (it’s so easy). We cannot and should not do everything for them.

Instead, help them create systems to keep up with their work, learn what is expected of them and, of course, be available to help them through uncharted social situations.

Sometimes I see parenting as an athletic event. If it were baseball, parents might be the manager, the third base coach, the catcher, or the entire outfield. Sometimes we are all of the above, with mitts on both hands. The various stages of our children’s social-emotional development determine just how many pop flies we catch, what we can throw back and when to let them strike out. Therein lies true athletic finesse.

As early as kindergarten, families should be talking about their values and establishing a code of conduct. You cannot be with them all the time, being that voice in their head that will help them to make good choices. That voice could say something as simple as: “We tell the truth”; “We ask for help when we need it”; “We use good judgment; “We are respectful of others”; “We always try to do our best.” These stated values will come in handy as they get older and the stakes are higher. At this stage, we manage, coach and coordinate, but slowly we must turn the game over to them, the players.

Infants thru Preschool (birth–5). When our children are small, we focus on making sure their needs are met. We create safe, secure and intellectually stimulating environments where they feel free to explore. We feed them, bathe them, nurture and care for them as they learn to do this for themselves. And when they are overwhelmed physically or emotionally, we scoop them up and soothe them. We act as a safeguard as they begin to understand what they can do, think and feel, in a world that is all about them.

This is age-appropriate now, but will not be as beneficial as they evolve.

Elementary School-age children (6−10 years old) experience many developmental shifts. As they evolve, so too must our parenting. The world is no longer about them only, but their roles and responsibilities within it. Greater demands are being placed on their intellectual, cognitive, physical and social-emotional abilities. As much as we’d like to, we cannot do this for them.

But we CAN be at the ready and waiting to advise them from the sideline.

The school-age child will need your advice while navigating classroom behavior expectations, managing schoolwork, and

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The Middle School child is tricky (11-13 years old). As they learn to be more independent, they can appear to be frustrated with their identity. Stuck somewhere between being a child and a young adult, they can appear to be resistant, even rebellious, one moment, then seeking your comfort in the next. Be strong, this stage often causes emotional whiplash. Remember that even though they may lash out using “adult words,” they are still children, and their words do not have adult import. Begin to give them more responsibilities, however nominal. Praise their accomplishments, but be ready to raise the bar. Structure is important at this stage of the game.

Our goal as parents is to raise happy, healthy, productive members of society. If we do our job well, when they grow up and leave us, they will make us proud. It’s true for me! I can’t be sure my husband and I did everything right—I mean let’s face it, we are all doing the best we can. But somehow our children turned out to be pretty awesome people! And I’m sure yours will be, too.

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How to Feed Your Family and Not Worry about Portion Sizes

BY KATIE MAXEY, MS, RD, CHES, Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner FIT

TV and magazine diet and diet medicine ads promise fast weight loss. Many of these plans even tell you what you “should” and “should not” eat.

Diets encourage cutting portions by measuring, or using the size of your palm, as a guide. Limiting portions may leave your family frustrated, hungry and not satisfied.

You can feed your family without worrying about portion sizes. Change your focus from how much everyone eats to helping everyone come to the meal hungry (but not too hungry). Follow these tools to help your family tune into their bodies and decide how much to eat.

MAKE MEALS AND SNACKS A PRIORITY If you are concerned about weight and eating the right portions, you may skip meals to eat fewer calories. However, studies show that skipping meals can cause weight gain. Make meals and snacks a priority throughout the day. Aim for breakfast, lunch and dinner with one to two snacks in-between, if needed.

Take a look at the day and see which meal or snack your family is not making a priority. If it’s breakfast, for example, your family may want to eat something small just to get into the habit of eating.

Worry less about the actual food eaten and more about making eating a priority.

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PLAN AHEAD

PAY ATTENTION WHEN EATING

Have you ever left work, realized you need to make dinner, but had no idea what you have at home? You may decide to run through the drive-through, order a pizza, or quickly throw a meal together. This can add to the stress and guilt about choices you make for your family. Planning ahead takes the stress out of dinner. And you are more likely to be successful with planning a balanced meal that leaves your family feeling satisfied. When you begin to plan meals, start small. Meal planning does not mean you have to cook a meal from scratch. You can plan for when your family goes out to eat, orders a pizza, or prepares meals at home you already know how to cook.

We eat on the run or while doing other tasks. If your family members watch TV or play on the computer while eating, they are less likely to pay attention to their bodies and what they are eating.

This can cause them to overeat and enjoy their meals less. Try limiting distractions while eating. Everyone will be more in tune with how hungry they are, how food tastes and when they start to become satisfied.

BALANCE YOUR PLATE Fad diets and weight-loss programs tend to focus on foods that you “should” or “should not” eat. When you have something that you “should not” eat, you may feel guilty or overeat. Focus more on creating balanced meals and less on what you can’t have. Being able to include all foods will take away the shame and guilt of eating. This means your family can have macaroni and cheese! Aim for a protein, grain, fruit and vegetable with most meals. A balanced plate will help everyone feel physically and mentally satisfied.

Once you begin practicing these tools, you are more likely to eat the right amount throughout the day. Start small by focusing on one change at a time.

Once it becomes a habit, try making another small change. Remember, eating should be a pleasurable experience, not something to avoid or dread. So say goodbye to fad diets and weightloss medications. You and your family can enjoy eating and still eat the right amount!

Brenner FIT (Families in Training), a pediatric weight-management program at Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital, is here to help families create healthier lifestyles together. Brenner FIT Kohl’s Family Collaborative offers free cooking, nutrition and parenting classes. Visit BrennerChildrens.org/BrennerFit for our current class listing. Register by calling 336-713-2348 or e-mail brennerfit@ wakehealth.edu.

Free Brenner FIT Classes Join experts from Brenner Children’s Hospital for these FREE Brenner FIT Kohl’s Family Collaborative classes. Registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem.

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Secrets to Breakfast 5:30 to 7 pm \ Monday, Aug. 15 Join a Brenner FIT dietitian to learn more about feeding your family at breakfast. Learn the basics of a balanced breakfast, and prepare and taste some balanced breakfast samples.

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What to Know When Minutes Equal Life

BY MARTIE EMORY

There’s no scarier scenario than when you find a family member, friend, or even a total stranger, totally unresponsive.

Yet, replacing your fear with calm and knowledge can turn a life-threatening situation around in a matter of minutes.

The rules of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) are simple: Call quickly and act quickly. These two incredibly vital moves can enormously improve a person’s chance for survival, and the task of keeping your wits about you and focusing on quickness are both essential. Being told to remain calm may sound cliché, but it works.

CPR is used to resuscitate those who are in cardiac arrest, a condition that arises when the heart stops pumping blood, resulting in what is basically an electrical malfunction of the heart. In short, this vital organ’s signal to work simply isn’t working.

With each passing minute following cardiac arrest, the odds of survival go down. Even with properly administered CPR, time equals life. Remember the two simple rules above? Calling 911 is always your first move if someone is unresponsive and records no eye movement, and these days with nearly everyone owning a smart phone, the combination of calling and acting quickly has a definite edge.

Call 911 immediately and place your phone on speaker, so that help is already on the way and you can communicate with emergency medical services (EMS) while simultaneously starting those lifesaving compressions.

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Known as “hands on” CPR, these motions are the most effective way for bystanders to save a life. It means applying firm compressions in the center of the chest, 100−120 times a minute, to help blood flow back to the brain and heart. For adults and children 12 years and up, compressions should go 2” down into the chest, for infants, 1½”. Let’s say you’re in a crowded mall or at a sporting event and reluctant to intervene or be so closely involved with a stranger. Forget the fear of necessary mouth-to-mouth contact, as compressions are just as important, and the risk is minimal. Push with a firm hand without fear of injury, as any injury—which rarely occurs—is far better than death.

Easily every parent’s worst fear, having to perform CPR on your own child, is horrifying; yet in many situations, the parent and child are found alone.

Again, immediately call 911 and begin compressions—but with children and infants—add in mouth-to-mouth. For children and infants, administer 30 compressions, then two breaths with your mouth over theirs, and repeat. With an older child, pinch their nose shut, then breathe into their mouth; for infants, cover both their mouth and nose with your mouth.

While adults typically experience cardiac arrest due to coronary issues, infants and children become unresponsive most often due to respiratory problems or choking.

Both can lead to cardiac arrest. Adults have four to five minutes of oxygen in their

blood—the reason every second counts— but children have no oxygen in their lungs once an event has occurred. For that reason, they require both compressions and breathing.

Training for families is essential, and the American Heart Association’s HandsOnly CPR Mobile Tour is heading cross country this September and October. Also trending is more sophisticated online CPR training with Avatar-like live simulations.

Visit onlineaha.org for more information on Heartsaver®, the AHA’s self-directed program for the general public, which includes the first part of CPR training in an e-Learning environment, followed by a second level of training that requires hands-on Skills Sessions. You’ll also notice that more and more businesses, airports, shopping centers, and medical offices are smartly equipped with an AED, or Automatic External Defibrillator, which reads the rhythm of the heart and determines the need for shocking it back into its regular rhythm, and hopefully sending the heart back to working on its own.

Talk with your family about CPR and consider training for all. Being educated is the first step to preparing yourself for that one day when mere seconds can help you save a life.

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Forsyth Family Eye Care Valuing the Health of Your Eyes

BY VONDA HENDERSON

“The face is a picture of the mind as the eyes are the interpreter.” ~ Cicero That Forsyth Family Eye Care is dedicated to your vision is clearly indicated by their mission statement, ‘We believe life is all about your vision.’

The staff at Forsyth Family Eye Care is committed to helping their patients enjoy good vision and maintain eye health. In addition to Drs. Alex Appanaitis and Amy Gurley, Dr. Van Vo recently joined the practice and brings an international flair, as she is fluent in Vietnamese. With a staff of 16, Forsyth Family Eye Care can address their patients’ needs in a timely fashion and provide assistance in selecting the eyewear style most suited for each patient’s personality and taste. Lenses are made off-site, while most other adjustments are accomplished in-house.

Generally, new glasses are ready in about five to seven working days or fewer.

Their options for eyewear range from high-end fashion, safety lenses, protective eyewear for children and athletes, and economical value selections. They are up-to-date on the latest trends in eyewear, which include cat eyes, aviator sunglasses, some larger frame sizes and bright colors. Brands available include Kate Spade, Oakley, Bobbie Brown, Gucci, Jimmy Choo and Tommy Hilfiger, among others.

And, don’t forget about sunglasses. They are not just for summer or a fashion statement.

Wearing sunglasses regularly can limit exposure to harmful UV rays and reduce the risk of ocular cancer.

Upcoming Event: Forsyth Family Eye Care hosts a style show of frames at their office twice a year. Vendor representatives are on-site, offering discounts on upscale frame styles and providing their expertise on the fashion eyewear industry. At the last event, Bobbie Brown provided make-up artists to educate customers and demonstrate the latest make-up tips for those who wear eyeglasses regularly. Mark your calendars for the next trunk show, which is scheduled for September 22nd.

Scheduling an eye care appointment: For children, individuals over 40, or those with existing health problems, like diabetes (or with a family history of eye disease), an annual eye exam is recommended. If you already wear glasses or contacts, a regular exam is important to ensure that your lenses are up-to-date, and your eyes are healthy.

As Dr. Alex Appanaitis explained, “Sight is the one sense that no one wants to be without. However, we often take our vision for granted and assume all is healthy until we have a problem. Through regular eye care visits, we can detect many potential problems before losing vision.”

What the Eye Shows: As Dr. Appanaitis shared, detection is not limited to just eye problems.

Through an examination of the eyes, many other conditions can be noted that a patient may not be aware of as yet. For example, an eye examination can detect abnormal blood vessels or hemorrhages in the eye that may be a sign of diabetes or high blood pressure. Blocked vessels in the eye can signal elevated cholesterol or heart disease. Optic nerve pallor may indicate glaucoma, MS or other neurologic disease. Pigmented spots in or on the surface of the eye are usually benign, but some

are cancerous. Floaters (commonly described as black spots in the vision) are common in adults over 60, and even younger. Any new onset of floaters, particularly with flashing lights or vision changes should always be investigated further to rule out a retinal detachment.

Migraines and headaches: Those who suffer from migraines can experience vision problems.

Some see auras, wavy lines, and fractured lines if working on a computer, or even loss of peripheral vision for a time. Dr. Appanaitis shared that several factors, such as vision fatigue or uncorrected vision errors, can be contributors to migraines.

Electronics: Like computers and smart phones that most use on a daily basis, other electronics can cause fatigue and digital eye strain.

Moreover, the blue light emitted from those digital screens can cause cumulative damage to retinal cells and lead to eye diseases like macular degeneration. Limiting exposure to these devices or, for those unable to do so, using protective eyewear to reduce blue light exposure, is recommended.

Forsyth Family Eye Care offers the latest lens options to counter the stress of our electronicfocused environment and protect our vision.

To schedule your visit to Forsyth Family Eye Care, call them at 336.924.9121. Their office is located at 5305 Robinhood Village Drive, just across from the intersection of Meadowlark and Robinhood Road, in The Village at Robinhood.

You can also find them on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

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On Friday May 20th, the 7th-annual Where Innovation Begins event was held at Old Town Club. This fundraising event for SciWorks was conceived in 2010 as a way to raise the profile of the science center as the place that inspires young minds in WinstonSalem, the City of Arts and Innovation.

The theme of the event was Fusion: 1+1 = More, a celebration of how the synergy between two museums can create a dynamic environment in which 1 + 1 = More.

This theme was quite fitting as a precursor to the July 1 merger of SciWorks and the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem. The 300 guests were excited and energetic about the future of the merged entity, which has a new mission of “Inspiring wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our children and community through interactive play and discovery.”

Chaired by Kristen and Jason Zaks—along with Honorary Chairs Kandra and Rob Greene, and Scottie and David Neill—the evening included cocktails and “Games of Chance,” along with a delicious dinner in the outdoor pavilion. Leslie Alexander, the principal at RJ Reynolds High School, delivered a compelling speech about the need for providing information on educational opportunities for our community’s children who may not be able to afford visits to museums. Then, guests participated in a spirited Live Auction and a “Fund the Future” paddle raise to support providing free educational programs for Title 1 schools.

Guests moved to the ballroom at the end of the evening to mingle, dance and enjoy the music, performed by the band Jupiter Jones, and conclude a beautiful evening that benefited our community.

For more information about the Where Innovation Begins fundraiser, visitwww.sciworks.org/where-innovation-begins/

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Superhero Animals

BY ROBIN WHITE ELLIS

Superhero status is not reserved solely for humans...and the occasional alien. Do you remember the Legion of Super-Pets? There was Superdog Krypto, Supercat Streaky, Superhorse Comet, and Supermonkey Beppo! They remain the nearly unsung heroes of comic lore. More familiar to the public are names such as Mighty Mouse, Darkwing Duck, and, of course, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! While these are merely fictional characters, it is a fact that animals are capable of being heroes, showing tender protection and loving loyalty to humans.

Compassion and empathy are common in animals, as well as a range of myriad emotions. Thankfully, they share these feelings with us, much to our benefit. Here are a few true accounts of animals acting as superheroes!

Daring Dog: In 2007, a Doberman by the name of Khan was in his yard, watching his family’s toddler play. He began to growl menacingly when he became aware of one of the world’s deadliest snakes, a king brown, under the house. Khan tried to nudge the seventeen-month-old girl away but eventually had to pick her up by her diaper and toss her behind him. The snake struck, biting Khan on his paw. Thankfully, this brave pooch received antivenin and made a full recovery.

Plucky Pig: A pot-bellied sweetheart named Lulu was present when her owner collapsed from a heart attack. Lulu rushed out of the house and into the street, trying to gain assistance.

When no one stopped, she chose to literally lie down in the road to stop traffic! This action worked, and a kind stranger followed her, procuring help for the woman.

Guardian Gorilla: While visiting a zoo, a three-year-old boy fell eighteen feet into the gorilla enclosure. He was unconscious from a serious head injury. The situation was extremely dangerous, as gorillas are incredibly territorial. This mattered not to Binti Jua, as she cradled the boy in her arms, keeping the other gorillas at bay. She carried the boy to the enclosure’s door, where the paramedics waited.

Courageous Cat: Late one night while her family was sleeping, Winnie became aware of the dangerous carbon monoxide invading the home. She began frantically nudging and meowing at her family, eventually rousing the wife, who was nauseated and dizzy. Both the husband and son were already unconscious. The woman was able to call 911, and the family was saved, thanks to Winnie’s valiant efforts.

Legendary Lions: In Kenya, a twelve-year-old girl was abducted by a group of men whose goal was to force her into a marriage. After a week of searching, the police found her surrounded by three lions. The lions had scared off her kidnappers and kept the child protected from predators. At the arrival of the officials, the lions meandered off into the sunset, in true hero fashion.

Brave Bird: In 2009, a two-year-old girl was playing while her mother was in the bathroom. She began to choke on something, and that is when their Quaker parrot, Willie, sprang into action! Willie screeched, again and again, ultimately crying out the words, “mama baby” repeatedly until the toddler’s mother ran into the room to find her daughter turning blue. She was able to perform the Heimlich maneuver, saving her child.

Heroic Horse: A rancher was leading a stray calf into the shed when the calf’s furious mother charged, knocking her down. As the cow stomped, Kerry the horse rushed over, bucking and kicking the cow until it left.

Kerry’s quick response saved the rancher from being trampled to death.

Gutsy Goat: While working outside, a farmer was knocked over and shattered his hip. He was unable to move and was too far away for any neighbors to hear his cries for help. For five days, his goat, Mandy, huddled by his side, keeping him warm, even during stormy and cold nights. Even more surprising, Mandy allowed him to milk her for sustenance until he was discovered and received aid.

Empowered Elephant: During the horrific 2004 tsunami in Thailand, a family was enjoying some time at the beach. As the horrific wave came closer, an elephant took an eight-year-old girl on its back and ran for higher ground. The elephant even turned its own back to the water, taking the brunt of the crashing wave while protecting the child. The elephant’s actions saved the little girl, who was returned to her family, unscathed.

Truly, the relationship we share with members of the animal kingdom is unique, awe-inspiring, dynamic, and powerful. These superhero feats are singular in that the animals act without craving reward or recognition. The bonds we share can be both mutually beneficial and ultimately, life-changing.

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Successful Learning: The Epilepsy Institute of NC Behavioral Health Center

BY MARTIE EMORY

As every mom and dad knows, keeping the lines of communication open between students, teachers, and parents is absolutely crucial to school success. That “village” includes professionals who make it their mission to give parents and school personnel just the right tools to help them discern the most successful techniques for every child.

The Epilepsy Institute of North Carolina and Behavioral Health Center is a 501 (3) (C) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals of all ages. By adding medical and psychological services to their variety of treatments, this passionate group has also widened their reach to offer Academic Achievement Testing.

Certified WILSON Language teacher and tutor, Melanie Todd, specializes in both academic testing and dyslexia screening as a means of helping all school-aged children— both current public and private school students and those who are home-schooled—reach the success they deserve. Her range of academic testing covers reading, in the form of comprehension, fluency, spelling, and written language, and math, in terms of calculations, problemsolving, and fluency.

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Epilepsy Institute in 2006. “Using the WILSON Language System is rewarding, because students who are not successful in a traditional classroom setting will find success in themselves,” she says.

Since Melanie’s evaluations provide grade and age equivalents, as well as standard scores in each area, it’s an opportunity for parents to receive long-sought-after information about how well their child is performing. By recognizing their child’s very specific individual challenges, parents can better communicate with both the child and his or her teacher.

“It is rewarding to see parents understanding their child and how to help be a successful part of their education,” she says.

Melanie works with students ages six to 17, enrolled in grades K–12, and tutors as well as providing testing.

She recommends yearly testing because it best reflects growth in each area, and every positive step in the right direction is a step towards personal success!

Top 10 Signs of a Learning Disorder: As an involved parent, take notice of your child’s habits and you can catch a learning issue early on.

• Lack of enthusiasm for reading or writing • Trouble memorizing things • Working at a slow pace • Trouble following directions • Trouble staying focused on a task • Difficulty understanding abstract ideas • Lack of attention to detail • Paying too much attention to detail and becoming obsessed with one element • Poor social skills • Disruptiveness

For more information on the services of the Epilepsy Institute of NC/Behavioral Health Center call 336-659-8202, visit them in person at 1311 Westbrook Plaza Drive, #100, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, or online at eiofnc.org. Contact Melanie Todd by phone or e-mail, mtodd@eiofnc.org

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Kids’ Morning Out is moving to the evening for August! Celebrate Back to School at the Bethabara Band Concert and Family Evening.

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BY ROBIN WHITE ELLIS

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Dance, soccer, band, basketball, scouts, instruments, church, homework...kids today are busy! Families have complicated, color-coded, meticulous schedules in place for the myriad activities in which their children take part.

In many cases, it has become too much! We all have that one friend we have not seen in months—or years— because of their child’s activities. To be fair, most parents have the best of purposes. After all, they are giving up their time and energy to provide their progeny with rich childhoods. Are all of these activities really helping or hurting our children? According to the experts, those sacrifices can not only be unnecessary, but also detrimental.

Parenting already comes with a relentless to-do list. Modern thought seems to be that exhausting ourselves with a dizzying number of extracurricular activities is indicative of good parenting. Unfortunately, more is not better... it is just more.

So why do so many do it? The reasons are varied. The vast majority of parents have nothing but good intentions.

Truthfully, though, some are not quite so noble. The motivation is to feed their own egos or relive their own dreams vicariously. Some parents are influenced by societal pressure, seeing their peers involving their own offspring in so many activities. Many believe that their kids will grow up remembering all of the fun opportunities they were so fortunate enough to experience. The truth is that they will probably remember how exhausted they were and how there was very little downtime as they were rushed from one activity to another. It is important to us as parents to avoid projecting our own emotions and desires upon our children. Scheduled activities should be based upon the child’s interests and abilities, not the parent’s.

There are signs to watch for if you are concerned that your child is overscheduled. They may seem apathetic with respect to things that they used to enjoy. They may complain of being tired and headachy, with aches and pains. They may become grumpy and dismal or overly anxious for adult approval. It is the same for adults who are doing too much and become burned out. Our children suffer the same types of depression and anxiety that we experience.

While some activities can be vital in building confidence and esteem, too much stress leads to physical and mental troubles. They miss out on simply being kids! Children require unstructured playtime and time to create strong familial relationships through play. They need to learn about themselves through reading, writing, drawing, fantasies, and utilizing their imaginations. Childhood is a time of self-discovery, and they need to be able to explore.

There can be a good balance! Scheduling one or two activities for your child is fine, as long as they also have plenty of downtime for family and friends.

The bottom line is that we all need to relax, slow down, breathe, and regroup. Research states that what children need most to be healthy and happy are strong relationships. We should focus on building that instead of basically becoming a glorified chauffeur. We need to keep in mind what is beautiful about childhood...and that is simply being a child! My favorite memories are of playing with my family and dreaming in the crook of my favorite tree. We should never schedule our children’s lives so much that we rob them of those moments.

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A: Options! As Dave Ramsey has said in one of his money-

saving tips, independent insurance agents don’t just work for one company. We have many options to choose from to best cover your risk at the lowest possible cost.

Q: Does car insurance cover the driver or the car?

A: Auto insurance always follows the car. That is why it is

very important that you be well aware of whom you allow to drive your car. If a permissive driver has an accident in your vehicle, your auto insurance will cover the claim, and you will be given insurance points.

Q: Why is my payroll audited by our worker’s compensation insurance provider?

A: Workers compensation is a coverage that every business

in our state with 3 or more employees is required to have. The insurance companies use class codes that are determined by the Department of Insurance to fit every employee’s job description into. The payroll is used to come up with a premium amount to cover the risk of each employee in the class code.

for calling in your vehicle change. We can take the change from the dealer, but every citizen should call and verify that this has been done. Sometimes the dealer forgets, and we never get the change.

Q: How much insurance should I have on my home or commercial property?

A: There are three types of property valuations: Real estate value, tax value, and replacement cost. Your insurance coverage should be based on the replacement cost.

We have calculator software in our agency that can help you determine how much it would cost to rebuild your property.

Q: If I sell a car, when should I cancel my insurance?

A: The state of NC requires all vehicles with a tag to be

covered by an insurance policy. The only time you can cancel the insurance on a vehicle is when you turn the tag into the state.

Visit the Yadkinville office of Ireland Insurance at 113 E. Main Street, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., call them for coverage information, or to schedule a consultation at 336-679-8861, or visit them online for a free quote at wnireland.com. Find us on Facebook.

Q: When buying a new car, should I just trust that the dealer has called my insurance agent to add it to my policy?

A: NO!!! This is one of the biggest problems we are seeing in our industry right now. You, not the dealer, are responsible

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Extreme Couponing:

How to Take the Stress Out of Saving Money

BY MEGAN TAYLOR Extreme Couponing—you either love or dislike those words. At one time or another, we all wish we could be like the shoppers on the television show “Extreme Couponing.” However, becoming an extreme couponer is easier than you think with the help of these useful tips.

Before beginning your coupon hauls, it is important to get organized. Keep everything in order with a box or binder. A photo album works well. Use different sections for different items, such as food, cleaning items, toiletries, etc. Another way to keep coupons organized is with a coupon e-mail. Create a free account, either on Gmail or Yahoo. This way stores and brands can send you coupons to print out or upload to your store loyalty card.

Get to know a store’s policy and manufacturer coupon policies before heading out to shop. Understanding the fine print will help you know what you can and can’t do for coupons, such as how many coupons you can use per item. Each store and manufacturer is different. Know before you go.

You can also join loyalty programs for stores. Sign up for e-mail offers, exclusive coupons, and special deals. It never hurts to have a store card to slip on your keychain to use. Some stores have kiosks near the front where you can scan your card for extra savings.

Get technologically-savvy when looking for coupons. Apps, including coupons.com, Saving Star, and Retail Me Not, are great places to look for money-saving offers. You can also download these apps onto your phone, which makes it convenient when you go shopping. Websites are another great resource to look for extra savings. Groupon.com, LivingSocial.com, TheKrazyCouponLady.com, and Coupons.com offer a variety of deals, from trips and restaurants to grocery and retail stores. Also, you can set the location settings for your city or surrounding areas. A simple Google search for coupons can help you save, as well.

Always carry coupons with you for unplanned shopping trips. Keep a small pocket file in your purse, bag, or car with coupons for items you use on a regular basis. That way you’ll never be without a chance to save money.

Some stores will allow you to use their coupon as well as a manufacturer’s coupon on an item. This is where knowing the different policies comes into play.

Only buy items for things you use. Otherwise you are wasting money. This can be hard to do, especially when there is an item at a great price. However, hold yourself back and know it is better to save money on things you will get a “return” on.

Buy items in bulk. Paper towels, toilet paper, dish or laundry soap, are items you use consistently. You will get a better return on your money, because then you won’t be dashing out to the store every time you run out of the item. You may not want to hear the word “stockpile,” but sometimes creating a stockpile on everyday items is the best way to save. However, know when to stop purchasing the items for a while. Know when you have enough shampoo, soap, etc. If you keep buying these items, and you don’t need them, you are wasting money. If you still feel the need to buy the item, donate it to a local organization or charity.

Some stores allow overage, which can be defined as shopping for free. This occurs when you receive cash back, have a gift card or have the remaining balance applied to your purchase because the total falls below $0.

Unfortunately, most stores don’t allow overage. This can be found in their coupon policy.

Lastly, watch coupon expiration dates. The Sunday newspaper is a valuable place to get coupons; however, you have to be careful they don’t expire within a week or so. Also, some coupons coordinate with the different seasons.

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BY DENISE HEIDEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHOTO ARTISTRY BY MELINDA

The topic of guns is a hot one. While I’ve always been a strong supporter of the American right to bear arms, I am afraid of guns. However, when it came time to assign a writer for ProShots, I decided it was time to face my fear. But first things first…before I prepared to write about ProShots, I needed to do some homework. Being the data nerd I am, I naturally turned to Gallup. Since 1935, Gallup, Inc. has been a trusted resource for data based on unbiased research and opinion polls. We hear of guns in the news (which frankly, could hardly be called unbiased journalism anymore), and whether you are pro-gun, anti-gun, an advocate for stricter gun laws, whatever…according to a recent Gallup poll, conducted after the Orlando shooting, 56% of the American population believe our country would be safer with carried, concealed weapons following background checks and training courses.

If you are one of those people, I strongly recommend a visit to ProShots. My husband joined me for my first experience with a gun, and while I was nervous, I quickly realized I was in the presence of people who 1) really know their stuff about guns and 2) are passionate about gun safety.

We presented our identification, signed our waivers, and were led into a classroom to meet with trainer, Kyle James. He asked each person in our group if he or she had ever handled a gun.

He took his time with each of us, asking individual questions, and by the time he got to me and saw how badly my hands were shaking, he kindly assured me that I would be fine; he was going to make sure I knew what I was doing. Kyle has such a calm, assured presence about him; I couldn’t help but trust him.

The emphasis of the classroom training was focused on safety. Safety with a gun boils down to one very emphatic point that is repeatedly made at ProShots: always assume the gun is loaded until you’ve personally inspected an empty chamber…then triple checked it for good measure.

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handle guns are doing so the safest way possible.

After spending some time identifying the different components of the guns, learning how to load and unload them (fake bullets only in the classroom!), and the proper stance for holding a gun, we were geared up. We put on safety goggles, noise-cancelling headphones (not earmuffs, as my husband dismayed me by calling them!), and headed to the shooting range.

I admit, I was intimidated by the idea of the shooting range until I got there and realized what a controlled environment it is. There are very specific guidelines put in place, including safety measures for the shooters and the employees. We were there with several women who were shooting, including a law enforcement officer (who can use the range for practice for only $5 a session). Kyle went with me into a shooting stall and reminded me again how to hold the weapon and take aim. My first shot was made with a 9mm handgun, and I was a bit taken aback by the recoil of the gun. It only took one shot to learn why Kyle was so specific about how we should stand and hold our wrists and arms during shooting. The second shot was much better, and by the time I finished shooting, I had adrenalin coursing through my veins.

I stepped back to wait for my next turn, and to my incredible shock, found myself thinking, “This is really fun.” This from a woman who has had a 41-year fear of guns. (Believe me, I’m as surprised as you are. So was my husband. And my friends.)

Kyle let me try two other guns—both were .22 caliber and of the three guns, it was one of these that I liked shooting the best.

The ProShots team encourages “trying” out guns based on what is comfortable; that’s why their on-site gun rental department is so important (you can rent various guns to try on-site at their shooting range). I wouldn’t have thought that three similarly shaped guns would feel so different in my hands, much less so when shot, but there was a definite difference.

At the end of our experience, I left feeling far less afraid of guns than I did going in.

Rather, I left with a healthy respect for a weapon that is powerful and in the right hands, pretty fun. My mother has already

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41% of Americans have at least one gun in the house, and while I’m not quite ready to make that leap, I am intrigued by it. My family and I will definitely make plans to visit ProShots in the future to practice shooting! And who knows? By Christmas, I may be asking Santa for my own .22 caliber handgun and a gift certificate for training at ProShots.

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BY ROBIN WHITE ELLIS With over half of the marriages in this country ending in divorce, many people are in the tricky waters of co-parenting with someone with whom they are not maintaining a romantic or familial relationship. It is difficult, yet necessary, to put aside sometimes hurtful relationship issues for the betterment of one’s children.

It can be frustrating, overwhelming, and exhausting to arrange joint custody agreements, especially if the relationship ended acrimoniously. You may frankly wish that you never had to acknowledge this person’s existence! The bottom line is that being able to co-parent in an amiable manner will provide your children with stability and comfort. Not only is this necessary, but it is indeed possible!

As a parent, we already know that our welfare must take a back seat to our children’s. This murky area of separation or divorce is no different. It is necessary to put blinders on when it comes to anger, resentment, and hurt feelings, and to simply focus on your children’s needs. Your former relationship is gone, yet you must realize that this person is always going to be part of your child’s life, so it is imperative that you build a new relationship, all focused upon these little people you have created together.

This may seem like an impossible task...

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after all, any other ex can simply be “excommunicated” from your life! This is not the case when it comes to the other parent of your child. If first and foremost in your mind is your child’s welfare, you will succeed.

The manner in which you approach your former partner will set the tone. It may help to imagine that you have a new business-like relationship with this person, and the business involved is the happiness and wellness of your child. Choose to speak with him or her as you would a colleague at work, with natural tones and cordiality. Your goal is to remain as free from conflict as possible. Do not bring up your history together. From this day on, everything is new, and the relationship a respectful partnership of parenthood.

It is vital to keep one another in the loop when it comes to important issues.

Nothing will cause a ruckus faster than not sharing information! When it comes to education, health, and financial issues, always make a point to share a discussion with the other parent. A mother or father that is left out of vital aspects of their child’s life will respond with fear and anger, to the detriment of your partnership and (more importantly) your child’s peace of mind. Children are aware of more than we think.

No matter how often visitations occur, they need to be as seamless as possible.

Remember that your child has to say goodbye to one parent when they say hello to another. This will be difficult for them, and any added stress upon them is uncalled-for and blatantly unfair. While it is important to be lenient and openminded, keeping to a basic schedule is helpful for all concerned. Your children will know what to expect and will not be surprised or uncomfortable by constant change, especially if such change comes with stress and anger.

The bottom line is this: Your children are more important than the reason(s) you ended your relationship. They must be shown that your love for them is unconditional and prevails above all other matters. When you can co-parent successfully, your children will feel secure and confident in their relationships with both parents. They tend to adjust quicker and easier to the separation. They will also learn from you! If you can solve problems amicably, they will receive a strong understanding of how to handle issues in their own lives. Choose to be the example that you want your kids to follow.

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Budget Blinds of Winston-Salem:

A Business He was Destined to Run

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No N o one can deny that Bill Foeri is right where he is supposed to be. His story is one that defines how the right people at the right time in your life can have a resounding impact on what you ultimately become. For Bill, there were two people that stood out in helping to forge his destiny. Growing up in New Jersey, Bill’s good friend’s father, Bob Deller, ran a window treatment business. When Bill was sixteen, he started working with Bob and fortunately for him, Bob took him under his wing and taught him all about the business from the ground up, very much like an apprentice. He learned about different products, the proper installation techniques, the importance of good customer service and, eventually, the management part of the business. And although he has been through years of various training and certification programs, he credits Bob for teaching him the most important parts of the business and allowing him to become as knowledgeable and proficient in the industry as he is today.

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For Bill, the business of window treatments and design is as much in his blood as it is part of his livelihood. After learning the business as a teenager, he exhibited enough skill, talent, and fortitude that he and Bob agreed for him to become a full partner in the business at the age of twenty. Eventually, being a young single man, he wanted to spread his wings. He moved to Florida and continued working in the same field. A couple of years later, an opportunity arose to join a Fortune 500 company, Stanley Tools; this allowed him to travel all over the country, something he loved to do. Eventually, after several relocations, Liberty Hardware brought him to the local area, where his career and travels continued. Travel was exciting and fun for him.

After marrying his wife, Victoria, and having two boys, Tyler and Zachery, like most people, life was beginning to change. That’s where fate stepped in once more and allowed him to get back into the business he had started in years earlier. He had come full circle and was now utilizing all the knowledge and skills Bob had taught him in the beginning, along with his own valuable experiences from around the country and globe. It was the right decision for him and his family. Now he was able to spend more quality time watching his boys grow up. Today, Tyler is 11 years old and entering middle school, while Zachary is eight and going into the third grade. They both are on the Shallowford Lakes Sea Lions Swim Team and are part of the Twin City Youth Soccer Association.

When he is not cheering for his boys from the sidelines, you may find them playing disc golf or fishing. Another hobby of Bill’s is racing at Virginia International Raceway in Danville. It is something he and his friends do twice a year, and he explains that they are in it more for the fun aspect and comradery among the drivers than the actual competition itself.

Today, that once young boy of sixteen has been to all fifty states, in addition to various parts of North America, South America, Australia and Europe. He’s been able to see the world, and then contentedly settle down, raise his two boys and build a successful business.

Although he no longer has the time to travel as often as before, his passion for it is still as strong as ever. He was able to take his family on a trip to Paris, London, and Dublin recently, where they were able to enjoy the culture, food, and sights of the beautiful

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cities and their countrysides. It’s his hope that his two sons will develop a similar interest and share equally in his thirst for travel.

Regarding the other person he mentioned who was most influential in his life, that would be his uncle, Bill Smith. His uncle ran his own plumbing business in New Jersey. Bill admired that this was his uncle’s only job his entire life, and he ran it to perfection. His uncle understood the values of always doing things the right way, treating his customers the way he himself would want to be treated, and the importance of a work/life balance. His uncle, like Bill, enjoyed fishing and shooting sports, and understood the importance of keeping the family close. Bill learned those valuable lessons from his uncle, and strives to live his life in a similar fashion—resulting in a win for his customers, his business and, of course, his family.

A service built on solid principles When Bill took ownership of Budget Blinds in Winston-Salem in 2011, he knew he was part of something bigger, but he also appreciated the opportunity to instill his own personal approach into customer service as well. He thus continued the principles applied in his former local family business taught to him by Bob Deller and his uncle, Bill Smith.

With over 35 years in the industry, Bill understands the business and customers’ expectations well, and he strives to meet those expectations and more. That is why he carries superior custom products like Hunter Douglas, Graber, and Norman among others, along with the strongest warranty in the business. Budget Blinds of Winston-Salem carries an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and received the Super Service Award in 2014 and 2015 from Angie’s List.

Bill takes pride in providing the customer a convenient service.

He is involved in every step of the process and also has help from his experienced team of professionals. Lisa Irwin, one of his sales and design consultants, helps customers determine the appropriate products to fit their needs and budget, and beautify their décor. Lisa can help you choose between an assortment of fashion-forward window treatments like classic wood blinds, stylish shutters, traditional and contemporary roller shades and their exclusive Inspired Drapes® line of stylish and contemporary drapery treatments. For palladium windows and other problem

areas where direct sunlight is fading your furniture upholstery and flooring, she may suggest window film in addition to block out the sun’s harmful rays. If you have an older home with drafts, they offer topquality insulated draperies to help contain the problem. If your room’s too dark, you might consider solar shades, skylight shades, or other light-filtering options to add just the right amount of light to the room to create an appealing environment. Budget Blinds carries a product that resembles wrought iron, but is not susceptible to the elements like actual wrought iron. It’s called tableau faux iron, and it looks the same but with superior long-lasting qualities and materials.

Regardless of what you choose, Lisa can help you find just the right balance of form, function and ambiance to make your windows look beautiful.

Once your choices have been made, professional installer Joe Daniel will make it happen. This industry veteran has worked with all types of windows, including angled windows, arches, skylights and more. He knows just how to make the treatment you have chosen look its best and last for years to come.

And when it comes to customer service, Office Manager Mary Krawiec begins getting to know you and your needs even before scheduling Bill and/or Lisa to visit your home. She can answer most of your initial questions and will surely put your mind at ease. She understands that families have specific, unique demands, such as safety concerns about small children (having a couple of toddlers herself). She points out that Budget Blinds of Winston-Salem strictly adheres to the safety standards set by the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA), including child-friendly cordless blinds and shutters, and shades with cordless lifts. After all, there is no reason families with little ones cannot have both stylish beauty and safety at the same time.

How do you get started?

There are two ways you can begin the process of enhancing your home’s window treatments. You can visit their NEW Design Showroom, which showcases their fine selection of window treatments in a specially modeled environment, providing unique ideas on what you may choose for your home. This is a great way to see all their products in a real-world setting and makes the decision-making process that much easier.

and needs. This approach allows them to further understand the client’s lifestyle and décor and make suggestions on what brands, materials, colors, styles, and types of coverings will work best in the client’s environment. These ingredients all play an important role in creating just the right solution for your needs. The free in-home consultation helps it all come together and allows you to ask questions and learn more. Once a decision is made, the process will begin, and the professional measurements will be taken.

You are just that much closer to having the form, function, and fashion you need to create the attractive, comfortable room you want.

For commercial clients, there is a solution Through their sister company, BB Commercial Solutions (BBCS), they can provide the same great quality, convenient and dependable service to all types of businesses, from restaurants to retail stores, hotels to schools. The division will provide quality window treatments to any business or institution. BBCS is uniquely attuned to specific industry needs. Whether a client is seeking child-safe, environmentally friendly, energy-efficient or fire-retardant window coverings, BBCS will have a tailored solution ready for you.

It all begins now BUDGET BLINDS of Winston-Salem proudly serves customers in Forsyth, Davie, Davidson, Rowan, Yadkin, Wilkes, Surry, and Stokes counties. To learn more, visit their NEW Design Showroom located at 2437 West Clemmonsville Road in Winston-Salem. Budget Blinds is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. You can give them a call at (336) 765-8765 to schedule a free in-home consultation today. Be sure to visit their website at budgetblinds. com/WinstonSalemWest, and check out their Ad on page 38 of Forsyth Family Magazine. Whether it’s a concern over the sun’s harsh damaging rays on upholstery and flooring, cold wintry drafts, hard-to-cover uniquely shaped windows, or simply a desire to increase the beauty of your home, visit their showroom or give them a call today and let Bill and his team help you create just what you’re looking for.

You may choose their traditional approach, where you contact Mary to schedule a free inhome consultation. During the visit, they will show you samples of product, materials, and colors and suggest design ideas to suit your individual tastes

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“‘Letters from school,’ said Mr. Weasley, passing Harry and Ron identical envelopes of yellowish parchment, addressed in green ink….

For a few minutes, there was silence as they all read their letters. Harry’s told him to catch the Hogwarts Express as usual from King’s Cross Station on September first. There was also a list of the new books he’d need for the coming year.” At that moment, the need to shop for school supplies brings on a feeling of sorrow for the inevitable end of summer; yet, rising up is an unmistakable anticipation to learn new life lessons and discover more about your capabilities as a student. Are you ready to take a pinch of glittering powder out of the flowerpot? Just throw it into the fire and watch the flames turn emerald green. Keep your eyes shut, your elbows tucked, and don’t fidget.

Now, take one step inside the fire and say, “Diagon Alley!” loud and clear.

Ready? Off you go!

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Take into consideration your gift for being a visual, auditory, or tactile learner. Implements that may become lucky tools are index cards, adhesive page markers, and sticky notes, highlighters and pencil thin markers, an enlarged dry erase board with markers, and perhaps a new pair of ear buds or ear phones. Instead of a Quick Quotes Quill, consider a compact means to record class lessons or lectures. And, before the first day of school, organize those items into your backpack and studying area. Having an organizational plan in place will be one less worry when homework sessions begin.

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Following the cobbled streets, you’ll discover a strange and exciting assortment of shops and restaurants. You’ll desire to “turn [your] head and look at everything at once. There are shops selling robes, shops selling telescopes and strange silver instruments.” You’ll notice “… tottering piles of spell books, quills, and rolls of parchment, potion bottles, and globes of the moon....” The idea of shopping may feel overwhelming with such a grand display of unique shops and supplies.

The right tools will define your level of success and help you soar to unimaginable scholastic heights; therefore, choose wisely.

The simple sign will read, “Cauldrons—All Sizes.” Also, the selection will include a variety of colors and abilities just like a backpack. Focus first on its potential to hold more than just books, notebooks, folders, and binders.

Consider its zipped areas, wide straps, and even try it on for size. To prevent backaches and neck soreness, adjust the straps and wear it on both shoulders. The bottom should rest no further than your hip bone. In fact, multiple compartments will provide an easy distribution of weight, and help you locate exactly what you need in seconds. Lastly, perform an extension charm so you can carry the required 10% of your weight with ease.

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Never fear, you do not need The Invisible Book of Invisibility. A store like Flourish and Blotts Bookseller will also aid students with their organizational efforts. While most students will be supplied with a school homework planner, start thinking in broader terms by using a monthly desk pad or a dry-erase whiteboard calendar. Writing assignments on a two-page spread is not the same as “seeing” the bigger picture. Stop jinxing yourself by the lure of procrastination and consider recording dates of tests and quizzes, projects and presentations, and other key deadlines on a monthly calendar. Identifying “start dates” and incorporating time to prepare will

“Plenty of Hogwarts students were arriving in Diagon Alley now, with the start of term so near.” You might encounter “Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas…in Quality Quidditch Supplies…and…Neville Longbottom outside Flourish and Blotts.” “…‘Look at this,’ said Ron. …‘Brand new wand. And, we’ve got all our books.’” Seeing familiar faces while obtaining your school supplies will bring forth a spirit of excitement for the return to school. As you take a running start through the barrier of 9¾, just remember, the year also will go fast. Create a plan, tweak several times to make it work. This could be your best year yet! See you at Hogwarts!

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High-Tech Parenting

BY ROBIN WHITE ELLIS

I have come to a point in my parenting experience that is far worse than potty training, the first days of school, and even the first little romance. It is time to teach my daughter to drive. I hear a thundering drumbeat every time that is stated.

Imagine my surprise when I realized that my intelligent teenager has no idea how to navigate our small community, much less venture out onto the highway. The reason for this was fairly obvious. For the past several years, she has been in the passenger seat or the backseat, focused upon nothing other than her digital device of the moment, her thumbs racing. At her age, I had the same navigational problems, but that was due to my nose always being buried in a book.

The realization hit me that my age group is the first to deal with high-tech children.

My parents were baby boomers. I grew up watching cartoons on Saturday mornings, climbing trees, making forts, passing intricately folded letters in class, and thinking I was beyond cool when I got my own phone line in my bedroom!

The world has changed so quickly, and we now all have a cyber footprint, even my aforementioned baby boomer mother, who had to be dragged slowly into texting (although still on a flip phone, hitting each key over and over for the correct letter).

We “Generation X” parents are faced with challenges for ourselves and our children like no other generation before. While we spent our time in the library researching encyclopedias and the nonfiction section for school assignments, our children can type a few words into a search engine and are presented with what seemingly amounts to the knowledge of the universe. While that sounds like marvelous progress...and it is...there are also battles to be faced when the entire world is at one’s fingertips.

Let’s begin with social media. It orbits us, knows us, and spits us out to anyone interested. Marriages and careers have derailed over it. We cannot seem to grasp on to the overwhelming fracas it causes, and we are fully grown adults! How can we expect our children to understand the vastness of such a thing and be able to navigate its roiling waters? If this technology could be humanized in portrayal, it would be shrouded in an unconscious deception of safety. “Just post a selfie” or “Download a few songs,” it may say to our kids. Unfortunately, it is not always so simple.

Don’t get me wrong. This brave new world is ultimately a progression of intelligence and creates wonderful ways to reconnect with family and friends. The problem lies in handing over such a thing to our children, all tied up with a big bow and expecting them to know how to handle it. Restraint is not often used by children. They live and speak openly. When our children become technological mavens, they are being handed a Pandora’s box. They share everything! From the food they eat to their deepest thoughts, it is communicated in photos and statuses all across social media. They can find anything online, much to our chagrin as parents! Our dilemma is wrapped up in the length of rope we allow them.

Whether you choose to put up parental controls or limit their time online, it is inevitable that they will be a part of this nascent world of technology. And, frankly, they should! It all boils down to the introduction and education we offer.

Unfortunately, this is all new for us, too! Our parents didn’t have to worry about online bullies or future employers looking up our misdeeds on Facebook. It is difficult for young people to recognize that deleting something doesn’t really make it go away.

So what do we do? My opinion is that we stop sugarcoating it. We must have indepth and serious discussions with our children before they hit that “techie sweet spot” age of middle and high school. It is also paramount to remind your child of the simple joys...to look up at a sunset, create stories with their vivid imaginations, roll in the grass for the sheer joy of doing such a thing! And, for my daughter, to learn how to navigate from point A to point B! Teaching our kids discernment and wisdom is a laborious, yet worthy, process. I heard someone say that Millennials are a generation unlike any we have ever seen before, and technology could be considered the root of this difference. I, for one, look forward to seeing what they do with it.

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At the age of six, our son Tucker was as curious as he was rambunctious. One day while visiting our friend, April, his curiosity got the better of him. You see, Tucker had never seen a basement, and as he reached for the door knob, April said, “I wouldn’t go down there if I were you.” He froze in wide-eyed horror and stammered “Wh-y-y-y n-n-n-ot?” Without cracking a smile, she said, “Oh, that’s our basement. That’s where we put the kids that don’t work out.” I really must thank April one day.

She gave me a creative punishment gem!

Let’s face it, folks, if you have children, you know that one day you’re going to need to punish them. It is in our Job Description.

We also know that one day your go-to punishment will no longer work. You’ll realize you’re going to need to switch it up. You’ll need to get creative. And THAT is when things get really interesting!

I used to give my kids chores when they fought. The idea was, their punishment should create less work for me, not more. One time my husband had our son move and stack a cord of wood for talking back…twice. When our high school daughter had reached the school’s maximum number of late arrivals, I threatened to walk her to class every day, if she was late one more time. Yeah, well, that didn’t work, because she liked it. Samantha said all her friends love me and would be happy to see me (darn!). After conducting an informal poll, I have concluded that as parents, my husband and I were not the most creative! However, many other parents are.

When Shari was five, she enjoyed picking her nose. One day her mom told her that boogers were really brain cells and that she was destroying her brain. Understandably she was terrified, and never picked her nose again.

At the age of eight, Bobby was prone to throwing tantrums, ending with threats to run away. One day, his dad called his bluff and calmly helped him pack. Softly, he said, “I know you’re anxious to get on the road, so I thought I’d help.” He

bid him farewell, wishing him all the best, praising his courage as he undertook this momentous life challenge, then locked the door behind him. Bobby dragged his suitcase through the neighborhood for about 20 minutes. It was just as it started to get dark that he realized he was being followed. He jumped behind a tree and screamed in horror. He promised God that if he got through this, he would never throw another fit. Of course, it was his dad. He held his son until the tears stopped. When Bobby begged to come home, his dad said, “Yes, of course, son, we love you.” But as they reached their front door his dad stopped and turned to him, saying in a somber tone, “There’s just one thing, though. You’ll have to sleep on the couch. While you were gone, we rented out your room.”

Kylen’s mother told him that if he didn’t behave, she would be thrown out of the Mom’s Union. He didn’t know what that was, he was only a little guy, but he knew that wasn’t good. So, for a time that worked—for a time.

Jaime hated doing the dishes. Oh, she would agree to do them (it was easier to lie), but never did. One day, her mother bought her one set of floral dishes, along with a red spoon, fork, and knife. She could only use those and was responsible for keeping them clean…or not. She didn’t say if this technique broke her of the dirty dish habit. She did say that to this day (Jaime is now a mom herself), she often eats her cereal in a coffee mug!

This one is my all-time favorite. I could totally see my dad doing this. David skipped a whole week of classes in his freshman year at high school. He even forged his dad’s signature on his absence excuses. When his dad found out about this, he decided he should accompany his son to class, every class, every day, for a week. Here’s the best part: his dad was retired, so he had a lot of time to get really clever. He attended his son’s classes wearing his pajamas and slippers. He did not shave or comb his hair for a week. I think it’s safe to say David did not skip another class, e v e r again.

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Knowing When to Get Out of the Way My oldest son will be starting his senior year of high school this fall. Seeing him now, it’s scary to think about how quickly all that time has passed. After all, it’s not like I didn’t pay attention along the way. I took plenty of pictures—too many, if you ask my kids. I kept a journal over the years, noting important events in their lives, and not-so-important ones as well. I stopped plenty of times to smell the roses along the way. Even still, it seems like time passes far too quickly. Oh sure, maybe when your two-yearold is having a tantrum in the middle of the grocery store, or your preschoolers can’t stop fighting over toys, or your teenager decides he/she knows more than you do and doesn’t need your advice any longer; in those moments time may tend to drag along somewhat. But for the most part, it seems to travel at warp speed.

It could partially be the fact that as parents we’re growing older at the same time, so our lives and, let’s face it, our abilities are changing as well, and that makes us long for special moments in the past.

Moments like watching them learn something for the first time, such as walking, talking, swimming, riding a bike, scoring their first goal, getting their first hit, finishing kindergarten, graduating from elementary and middle school, and for others, their first dance recital, their first dance, their first crush, the prom and so on.

Then there are those moments when time stands still, like the loss of their grandparent, the broken bones suffered along the way, the stitches, those times you stayed up all night nursing their high fever and sickness, hoping they’d recover quickly, witnessing their disappointments along the way, the tough times, and the times others hurt their feelings; all things that interrupt the natural flow of life.

Just as they grow and learn so much along the way, the parents do, as well. And just when we think we’re starting to get the hang of this parenting thing, it’s time for them

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to take another leap—this time toward adulthood. It’s no wonder how grandparents seem to be so much calmer, wiser, and more patient and understanding. It’s because they’ve come close to mastering it all, even though there’s always more to learn.

One lesson I learned in these last couple of years I never really had to think about much in the early years, and that’s knowing when to get out of the way. In other words, knowing when to step back from parenting and let your children grow up on their own. The time when you learn to stop trying to prevent them from making a mistake or having a disappointment in life, and instead, letting them experience it in their own way. It’s all part of growing up. I reached that point when one day I stopped looking at how much I was trying to help my oldest son, and began to see what he was accomplishing on his own. He was taking control of his life now and didn’t need me meddling in it and giving too much advice. It was an eye-opening experience, and one that’s difficult for parents to accept.

After all, you want them to grow up wisely, but at the same time, it’s hard to accept the time when they might not need you as much as they did before. In reality, they’ll always need you at some point, and regardless of how far away that time may be, rest assured it will certainly come. Then, once again as parents, we can swoop in and save the day, just like the superhero they thought we were once when they were very young.

Today, while I’m busy reflecting on the past, my son is simply looking ahead to college and all that he wants to do next. That’s okay, though; that’s the way it’s supposed to be.

As parents, I guess we’ll perpetually treat our children as we would a two-year-old—in that we’ll stand behind them to catch them if and when they fall, regardless of how old they are.

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Staying Active by Staying Strong − Common Sports Injuries 101

BY MARTIE EMORY

You’ve gone for a quick run between appointments and maybe you took it up a notch or two—a bit too soon and in a bit of a hurry.

We get anxious. We get competitive, and we get hurt.

No matter what your sport of choice, there’s always a risk of injury, and it’s wise to know what you’re up against. The most common sports injury that can plague both seasoned athletes and weekend warriors alike is the dreaded stress fracture. Defined as “tiny breaks in the bone typically caused by repetitive activity,” stress fractures can occur in the legs and feet from any type of running or jumping motion. They are most likely to occur if you’ve just taken up a new sport, or if you’ve decided to increase your intensity level in too short a time. Stress fractures tend to appear more commonly in women, especially those with osteoporosis or low levels of vitamin D, and the pain can be intense. The good news is they tend to heal themselves.

Besides stress fractures, sprains, strains, and a pulled Achilles tendon are all a close second when it comes to common ailments.

Ankles and groin muscles are prime targets for sprains and strains, which occur most often when you stop and start a movement very quickly. What’s known as a “high ankle sprain”—pain that’s actually above the ankle—should be examined by a doctor and can take the longest time to heal. Football and soccer players are no strangers to groin muscle sprains most often caused by side-to-side movements, and best treated with ice application, rest, and refraining from returning to the field too soon. For prevention, you should be thinking strengthening, stretching (especially the calves), and flexibility, all crucial to keeping stubborn injuries to a minimum.

With the Achilles tendon perched at the back of your ankle, it’s very easily inflamed, so runners MUST have proper shoes—and strong calf muscles that, in turn, strengthen the Achilles’ tendon. New runners should also be wary of shin splints—when the muscle around the shin is inflamed and becomes extremely painful, especially if you’re starting a routine of running on concrete.

Of course, we’re stating the obvious; but, runners, don’t leave home without well-fitting shoes that complement the unique shape of your foot.

If you’re a tennis enthusiast, you’re most likely familiar with the term “tennis elbow” (“epicondylitis” in its technical form), which exudes extreme pain on both the inside and outside of the elbow and can just as easily strike avid golfers. Again, the culprit is repetitive motion, so strengthening your forearm muscles is essential to warding off this uncomfortable condition. If it occurs, take a break from the courts (or the golf course) to allow for proper healing.

Tennis and soccer players, even weekend water skiers at the lake, are susceptible to pulled hamstrings, an actual battle of the hamstrings and the quadriceps. Between the push-and-pull of these sporting movements, the quadriceps put too much pressure on the hamstrings. Besides recurring all-too often, pulled hamstrings can take six to 12 months to heal completely.

No matter what your age, keeping your bones strong overall through a healthy diet and plenty of calcium and vitamin D should be on your take-care-of-me list.

Add weight training to your workout regimen to keep all your muscles strong and conditioned, especially your back muscles and core, which affect nearly everything you do. Live—and play—with moderation when aches and pains set in. Love your body, and it will bounce back to carry you to a personal best time, or at the very least, neighborhood bragging rights!

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Consistency is the Key to Reaching Young People

BY TIM MONTGOMERY As the summer weeks wind down, and everyone begins to gear up for a new school year, it is important for students to prepare to get off to a good start, both academically and socially. Having kept up a good regimen, blending academics with just having fun, seems to be a formula that works for most students during the summer. Students need to be in the right frame of mind when school starts, especially if they are starting at a new school. Equally important is the school’s willingness to let all students start with a clean slate and allow them the opportunity to be successful. All schools want their students to achieve their goals academically, but social goals are often just as important.

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LD students, that statement probably seems questionable, but it is true. As a matter of fact, the few discipline problems we do have can usually be described as misunderstandings. This success rate does not just happen. It is achieved by using a number of proven strategies that work for us at school and will probably work in your child’s classroom, and for you at home as well.

Here are three effective ones that we use often.

First, be clear and consistent with your rules and expectations. I have always felt that young people, by and large, want to do the right thing. If they are presented with very clear blacks and whites, they will usually make the right choices. Where they get into trouble is when there are too many gray areas, and they are confused about what is right and what is wrong.

Second, seek creative ways to reward good behavior, instead of concentrating solely on punishing bad behavior.

Students often respond well to a point system, where they can see they are gaining on reaching a goal that will lead to a reward. Be reasonable and consistent with the awarding of points for good behavior and removing points for bad behavior.

Finally, remain calm when needing to enforce discipline. Fewer words delivered in a calm, but firm, tone usually reap better results. Remember, our young people often lack internal boundaries, so they rely on us as adults to provide external boundaries for them. Even though they will test these boundaries, they take comfort in knowing that we are strong, reliable, and consistently there for them.

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Fantastical Thinking is Critical in Your Child’s Development

BY STACY LEIGHTON “In every real man a child is hidden that wants to play.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche It’s so true! This “adult” thing is overrated anyway, don’t you think? In fact, I think one of best reasons to spend time with children is that it gives us permission to play… again. Remember when we believed in magic, fairy tales, and fantasy? We were certain that with a little fairy dust we could fly?! Our children still do—let’s not rush this wonderful time. Make-believe may seem like an escape for grown-ups, and maybe it is. But for children, fantastical thinking is the very foundation of their learning. Through fantasy, children begin to make sense of their world.

“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.” ~ Lloyd Alexander, author of the Chronicles of Pyrdain Fantasy is also a coping mechanism. Psychologically, fantasy helps the child fill in the gaps between knowledge, reality, and experience. Take something potentially frightening, for example: a child hears something go bump in the night. If he doesn’t know what it is, he might think, “Maybe it’s the tooth fairy checking to see if we have lost a tooth?” His ability to fantasize has made something scary into something fun.

Fantasy is also a great vehicle for processing complex emotions. For children, emotions can be confusing, and sometimes they are just too big to process. Through acting out scenarios like Super Hero play, they can face pretend challenges and practice being brave or strong in the face of adversity. When children are feeling lonely or missing their mom, they might act out nurturing scenarios where they make others feel better, thereby making themselves feel better. Through fantasy, children create safe spaces to tackle tough feelings.

Fantasy stories provide a contextual framework within which children draw parallels between the characters’ lessons and real-life lessons, such as believing in

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yourself, or telling the truth. Two great examples are The Little Engine That Could. He thought he could, and he did! Or The Boy Who Cried Wolf; he repeatedly did not tell the truth, and so when he did, no one believed him.

Need more reasons to play? The importance of play in child development has been well documented.

Here are some of the ways play benefits a child’s social/emotional, physical, cognitive, language and reading development: • Play enhances children’s creativity and problem solving.

• Play contributes to the development of self-regulation and social skills, such as turn-taking, collaboration and following rules, empathy, and motivation.

• Children who play out events in a story have improved story comprehension and develop a stronger understanding that others have different feelings, thoughts, views and beliefs.

• Positive links between children’s dramatic play and early reading achievement have been found.

• Children who engage in social and dramatic play are better able to take others’ perspectives, and are viewed as more intellectually and socially competent by their teachers.

So you see, fantasy play is critical for your child’s development. With it, we inspire imagination, creativity, curiosity, and even bravery. Your child will be more confident and hopeful when he or she believes anything is possible. All this, while giving them the tools needed to make sense of their world—a world that, even adults admit, doesn’t always make sense.

Naturally, an article like this will need a moral of the story. The moral is simple. The next time you wonder, “Is it more important to do the chores or play with my child?” by all means, play with your child! You can call it “child development.”

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BY LISA DOSS From grandmas to aunts, who wouldn’t be happy to pick up a chatty, happy child at the end of a school day? From the moment the car door is opened, there is conversation about humorous events, great stories imparted about friends and teachers, and exciting [life] lessons; yet, the moment the conversation switches to starting homework, free help and support cease!

Suddenly, there are dinners to plan and things to do. Once students settle into the comfort of being home, including sitting on a couch and eating a snack, it will take the movement of mountains to get them to return to the responsibilities of school…. Unless there is an afterschool routine.

House Rules Rock!

Blame the rules on the house, and declare that all ages, including adults and preschoolers, must have an hour of quiet between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. Elementary students can assimilate themselves into the routine of completing homework before dinner and baths, while middle schoolers could set the example of what it means to sit down and complete [at least] one or two assignments. It’s your job, Mom, to establish the plan on the first day of school…. (It may take a month until everyone knows what to do, and why the house must be relatively quiet.)

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assembling a puzzle or a similar related hands-on activity while sitting at the kitchen table, or watching a streamlined video such as “Harry the Dirty Dog” or “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” Creating an educational hour will help the family dynamic now, and in preparation for the years to come.

“I Am So Tired!”

Kindergarteners and first graders are fatigued after a long day of listening, following directions, and engaging in a variety of activities; therefore, consider giving your young elementary children one hour to play and eat a snack before sitting down to homework. Begin with the assignment which requires the most focus, such as reading or a spelling activity. If able, allow your child to read and interpret the directions. Asking open-ended questions will place the responsibility on your child, and foster independence and confidence. Also, for worksheet activities, walk away for a minute, and allow your child to verbalize her answers. Older children may enjoy sitting at a desk. Children may not always like homework; yet, praise mixed with breaks allows young learners to feel successful.

How Do I Study?

How often is a homework session interrupted by the frantic words “I just can’t do it!”? This mindset needs to change by allowing a child to understand her gifts. Does she learn by listening, visually assimilatng the information, or by a combination of both? How we internalize information can help us determine the best strategies to be successful students.

Here are a few tools that may help.

• Auditory learners will benefit from listening to text or stories, and talking through notes or problems, or teaching others. (Reading and following written directions may not be a strength; but try improving reading speeds to build accuracy and confidence levels.)

• Visual learners should try color-coding notes. (Bright colors will enhance memory.) Flash cards, rewriting notes or learning the Cornell Note method are great learning tools. (Try listening to audio books to boost auditory skills.)

• actile learners require a combination of auditory and visual cues; therefore, listening to an audio book while reading, using flip cars, interactive whiteboards, or sand trays to practice spelling or writing will be invaluable strategies.

Tweak and Change Each stage from preschool to high school teaches new lessons of responsibility. With new classes and expectations, increased homework assignments and late- evening obligations, the after-school plan constantly changes. While young children rely on praise, older students need to identify their areas of strength and determine ways to improve.

The learning curve, trial and error, is necessary, especially in the first month of school. Easing stress levels can be accomplished by celebrating family togetherness. Try suggesting a midweek game night or eating homemade pizza to welcome the weekend!

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BY LISA S.T. DOSS In a matter of weeks, the children of the class of 2029 (yes, you read that correctly!) will be meeting influential educators and classmates who will provide a year of new, educational milestones, and impart essential life lessons.

It needs to be said, parents. The first month of school is considered a “boot camp.” For children to understand the classroom rules and learn from their mistakes, they must be independent. Kindergarten is an amazing year of learning, friendship, and personal responsibility. And you can help all those vital pieces come together.

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In the first week of school, your kindergartener may attend only one or two days. Parents are given the opportunity to witness firsthand a full day of school; therefore, at Open House, you will receive a date to attend. In a small class setting comprising four other children, you will see your child interact with others, engage in centers, participate in a lesson, and follow two- and three-step directions. During this time, listen for key words. This valuable information will help you ask direct, open-ended questions at the end of the day.

• Twice a week, a “homework” folder will offer a single worksheet related to the subject of phonics, handwriting, sentence structure, reading, or math.

• A communication folder will be sent home periodically with class and school news, fundraising opportunities and Scholastic Book flyers. On Fridays, expect the week’s disciplinary chart and a separate folder full of your child’s work.

After lunch, parents will gather to learn about the kindergarten curriculum, and what to expect in the weeks and months ahead.

Never fear, parents, both the principal and the classroom teacher will send important news by phone, e-mail, or the communication folder.

Needless to say, even if you are the most organized individual, my advice is to transfer important dates (such as when you are providing the day’s snack for the class) immediately onto a calendar. In teaching your child to be responsible, it’s important that a routine of returning the right folders and remembering every event (including Friday’s “Focus Table” item) isn’t forgotten.

Tiredness and Tantrums

A Blossoming Child

By the third full day, your child will feel the effects of her new school schedule. This is your moment to offer a great incentive.

After reminding her to go potty and brush teeth, get dressed (remember, tag in the back) and comb hair, she can play before breakfast.

The rules and obedience required in kindergarten will encourage your child to become a responsible citizen. You will appreciate it the moment a direction is given, and the words, “Yes, ma’am,” are spoken. She’ll blossom as a reader and complete homework for longer periods without the request of a break.

Vocabulary will suddenly include adjectives, and each day she’ll come home reciting a new fact learned. She will impress you with her knowledge of weather, the water and life cycles, as well as key terms such as “germination,” “condensation” and “precipitation.” Of course, she will love school! The boys and girls will become conversations at your dinner and breakfast table, and the teacher may be elevated to a “divine being.”

Other helpful tidbits: • A digital clock will be a wonderful tool to help motivate your child while learning about time.

• To eliminate morning temper tantrums, choose outfits (including the coat and shoes), discuss lunch options, and place book bags (ready to go) the night before.

• Create a consistent schedule for the mornings and afternoons to help your child assimilate to this new and challenging transition. (Kindergartens need to know what to expect!)

Get Organized Parents!

After your child successfully masters identifying her capital and lower-case letters, she will receive two individual folders which may be titled “Sight Words” and “Weekly Reading.” Both will become part of your daily routine.

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Teacher Appreciation It takes a special individual to teach kindergarten. Whether your child has been assigned to Mr. Roberts’ or Mrs. Davis’ class, the teacher may be a role model as your child grows as a person and student. Just remember, your child’s teacher works hard—even on the weekends—to ensure that every student is growing and achieving. And, parents, you are needed, and your support is valued. Take the time to send an e-mail or quick note to say “thank you,” or even a small bag of chocolates! Congratulations, the year of kindergarten is about to begin! Enjoy!

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Help Wanted If someone were to write a classified ad seeking to fill the position of “Pastor’s Wife,” it might look something like this: WANTED: A dedicated, supportive woman to serve as partner to the minister of a local congregation. She must have a sweet, friendly personality, with an unlimited supply of energy, patience and free time.

She must be an excellent wife, mother and homemaker, as the cleanliness of her home, her relationship with her husband and the behavior of her children will be closely monitored and assessed. In addition to maintaining the home and caring for the children, she will be asked to actively participate in numerous church ministries and activities. Cooking skills are a plus, because she will be expected to attend a multitude of pot-luck gatherings. Most importantly, she should be a woman of great faith who never stumbles in her walk.

Hours: 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year Salary: None Clearly, being a pastor’s wife is both incredibly rewarding and incredibly challenging. Be the one to tell her how much you appreciate her! And, don’t forget to pray for your pastor and his family on a regular basis.

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Just Like You

BY CINDY KEIGER

“Put on ‘the new you,’ created to be like God.”! ~ Ephesians 4:24 “As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” ~ Colossians 3:12 From the time you could toddle around the house, you started copying mom and dad. Did you ever put on Mommy’s pretty dress and carefully smear lipstick on your lips? Have you clomped around in Daddy’s shoes or asked if you could try out his shaver?

You find new ways to copy your parents as you get older. You ask if you can wash the car. “Please? Pretty please?” You want to help cook supper, especially if it’s a dangerous job like peeling the carrots. You keep learning new things as you watch Mom and Dad. You notice that Mom always has something nice to say, and Dad is very patient when you’re learning something new. You have probably said, “Mommy, I want to be just like you when I grow up” or “Dad, I hope I will be just like you when I get older.”

Think how happy you are when you do your best. Your parents smile and give you a big hug. You decide, “Wow! This feels good. I’m always going to try to make Dad and Mom happy.”

You can live the same way for Jesus! Whatever comes along, think and act in ways that will make him smile.

The Bible says we are God’s children, and we are already wearing the “clothes” of Jesus. (See Galatians 3:26, 27.) Do you think Jesus wears flip flops, shorts, and a tee-shirt? Or maybe a business suit? No, his clothes are honesty and goodness. He wears love and kindness and joy.

Are you ready to try an experiment? When you get dressed in the morning, say to yourself, “I’m putting on Jesus.” Use your imagination to make each piece of clothing stand for something good and true. What’s first? Your underwear! Your underwear is like the thoughts in your head. (Does that make you laugh?)

No one sees your underwear…and no one sees your thoughts, either. So while you’re pulling on your undies, you can ask Jesus to help you have good and kind thoughts all day long. Your shirt could be cheerfulness. What could your pants or skirt be?

What could your shoes be? If you’re having a problem with a friend, remember to put on forgiveness.

Jesus isn’t just for Sunday morning. He wants to be part of your life every day, staying as close to you as your clothing.

Start each day with the prayer, “Jesus, I want to be just like you today.”

A Matter of Life and Death

BY TAMI RUMFELT I have a friend named John who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. His doctors have advised him that, short of a miracle, the cancer cells they are working so hard to suppress will no longer respond to treatment.

When I first learned about John’s illness, I was incredibly sad. He’s so young, just 40 years old. He and his wife have four kids. He’s the pastor of a growing church that he planted just a few years ago. It all seems so completely unfair to me.

While I still find John’s situation heartbreaking on many levels, there is also something beautiful about it. The way he has chosen to embrace life and appreciate each day is nothing short of inspiring. He is saying the things that need to be said, doing the things that need to be done and loving the people around him the way they need to be loved. He has gone on two “bucket list” (his words) trips, one with his family and the other with his wife and several other couples. He is living every day as if it could be his last.

I still ache for John and his family. I surely would not volunteer to be in the same situation; but, his journey has inspired me to think about how I would live if I were. The truth is, we are all going to die. We are all facing a terminal diagnosis. Unlike John, most of us don’t have to think about this reality very often. So many of us are alive, but not really living. We take our days and the people who surround us for granted, in complete denial of the fact that our time here is short, and so is theirs.

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This month I had the privilege of joining youth from our congregation down in Atlanta, Georgia for a week of service.

It was not so much a mission trip as it was an eye-openinglife-changing-world-shaking kind of trip. We were sleeping in the floor of a local United Methodist Church, walking all around downtown ATL, eating at soup kitchens, standing in shady street corners and conversing with strangers. I journeyed alongside these wonderful youth and their amazing leaders as we experienced a small piece of a nomadic life: a life with no place to call home.

at a table with a tray and ate at a soup kitchen, not just served from the safety of the stainless steel kitchen in the back. I was in college when I met Dave. He was the first (and only) friend I knew who had intentionally chosen a life of homelessness; he had a giant beard and kind eyes, and was gracious to me when I asked foolish and arrogant questions or made assumptions about his life and life choices. I was in seminary when I met Peter, with sleeves of tattoos up and down his arms, missing front teeth and with a heart on fire for Christ. He could pray with the power and passion of any bishop I’ve ever met.

We heard the astounding statistics and listened to story after story of persons trapped in a system of injustice, oppression and addiction. Over the course of the week we dug deep into the age-old question of theodicy—how can a good God allow bad things to happen; we studied scriptures with new lenses, colored by our experiences.

These experiences transformed what I understood about the heart of God, the work of Christ and the mission of Christ’s Church in the world. They have given me a new context to the Golden Rule: feed your neighbor as yourself; cloth your neighbor as yourself; make conversation and eye-contact with your neighbor as you would expect others to do to you. For those of us who claim Wesleyan heritage, we are a priesthood of all believers; we are all ministers of the Gospel. We are also the body of Christ, whose hands and feet walk, serve, heal, pray and share grace at every opportunity possible.

Rereading the Old and New Testaments again, we discovered a plethora of passages from a variety of canonical books, describing the character of a God who adores the least, last and lost; a God who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry, who watches over strangers, and upholds the orphans and widows (Ps 146).

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DOG SAFETY Inside the Home

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

Those beautiful big brown eyes plead for love and attention throughout the day. Sometimes, entertainment occurs when you least expect it. Dragged down the hallway is a roll of toilet paper or a favorite shoe, discovered with not just teeth marks, but holes. Oh no! Even after puppyhood has ended, dogs can encounter various dangers when left on their own. Here are a few things you can do to maintain a pet’s safety within the home.

Food Four-legged friends cannot help but stand close to their owners, especially when he or she is preparing food, revealing the possibility of a splatter or dropped morsel. While sweet potatoes and pumpkin, apples and carrots, yogurt and eggs, peanut butter and oatmeal are wonderful for your dog’s health and digestive system, there are a great number of foods that will cause diarrhea, an allergic reaction, or even death. Be wary of milk and milk-based products, baking soda, nutmeg and other spices, grapes, candy, gum, baked goods, and food containing salt. Did you know just six macadamia nuts can cause paralysis, elevate the body temperature or raise the heart rate? Therefore, make sure bowls of nuts, grapes and pitted fruits are unreachable, and pantry doors are unable to be “nosed” open. Consider training your dog to sit outside the kitchen. In fact, the command “kitchen!” works great!

Flowers and Potted Plants Dogs love to smell the roses, too; however, in yielding to the temptation to eat particular indoor and outdoor flowers, dogs and cats may develop life-threatening kidney failure within 72 hours of ingestion. Symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, salivating excessively, and diarrhea. Learning more about the plants which you enjoy indoors and which surround your home and garden will help maintain a level of precaution and safety for all of your four-legged friends. A short list includes azaleas and rhododendrons, clematis, the Peace Lily and all lilies, Aloe Vera, begonia, hosta, ivy, Poinsettia, chive and tomato plants.

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Small Objects and Toys A rock, bone, battery, or the squeaker contained inside a dog toy—these and many more objects are small enough for a dog to swallow. Digestion may occur with minor consequences, or the object could become lodged in the mouth or throat, stomach or intestines. If sudden choking is heard, a dog may be experiencing intestinal discomfort and need to release his bowels or vomit.

Noise Phobias Fear of loud sounds, such as a passing motorcycle, thunder, or fireworks can be a terrifying experience for some pets. If they have a noise phobia, dogs cannot control their reaction and may shake or tremble, lose bladder or bowel control, bark or howl, or try with desperation to hide or get out of the house. During these stressful moments, crates are not safe places for dogs. In the need for escape, dogs will often injure themselves. The solution is to make your dog’s go-to or safe hiding location as comfortable as possible.

Include his favorite toys, a bed, and even a noise machine, which can offer soothing repetitive sounds.

Be Prepared!

Emergency contact numbers are an essential part of dog ownership.

In the moment of great need, it is important to have your veterinarian’s phone number and, perhaps, the Animal Poison Control Center’s number, not just on the refrigerator in big letters and clear numbers, but also in your phone.

Knowing the culprit, such as grapes, plant leaves, or a marble logged inside the throat, in addition to your dog’s weight, can help a clinician provide you with the necessary first-aid instructions. There may not be time to transport your dog to a veterinary clinic; instead, you may need to take action quickly yourself.

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Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks Announce Official Merger and Member Benefits The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks are pleased to announce that the two organizations are officially merged as of July 1, 2016. Effective immediately, memberships and benefits are reciprocal at both locations.

“The support and dedication of our members are important to our success today and into the future,” says Elizabeth Dampier, Executive Director – Museum. “We are excited that members of both museums will immediately see more benefits for their membership. For example, a family holding a Children’s Museum membership will also have free admission to SciWorks and is able to receive discounts on birthday parties, camps, etc., at that location — and vice versa!”

The new membership structure is: • Adult + Child: $75. Add one additional child for $20.

• Grandparent: $95. Includes both grandparents and all grandchildren.

• Family Membership: $135. Includes up to four adults and all children n the household, as well as reciprocal benefits with museums affiliated with ASTC (Association of Science – Technology Centers) and ACM (Association of Children’s Museums).

“Purchasing a Family Membership gives a family the most benefits, including free or discounted access to science centers and children’s museums worldwide,” says Paul Kortenaar, Ph.D, Executive Director – Community. “However, we know that many families may not require that level of access, thus we have memberships at lower price points. Also, current members of either museum can renew their Family Memberships at a discounted price of $125.”

There are exciting challenges ahead for the merged museum. “As we determine the best direction forward, we know there are many unanswered questions,” Kortenaar says. “The two museums will remain in their current locations as we work toward combining operations into a single building in downtown WinstonSalem that will transform the visitor experience. In all decisions, we are trying to provide the best educational opportunities for the children in our community and beyond.”

About the Children’s Museum and SciWorks The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem was founded by the Junior League of Winston-Salem and opened its doors as a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit on November 20, 2004. SciWorks, also founded by the Junior League of Winston-Salem, opened its doors in 1964 as the Nature Science Center. The two museums began talks of a possible collaboration in early 2015, with a new mission of “Inspiring wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning in our children and community through interactive play and discovery.” The merged entity will combine the best features of both museums, fusing arts, literacy, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) orientations into an integrated approach to learning. For more information, visit childrensmuseumofws.org and sciworks.org.

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Books vs. Computers and Tablets in the Classroom

BY ROBIN WHITE ELLIS When my daughter entered middle school several years ago, I was surprised by the fact that she was not allowed to bring her books home to study. I was even more shocked...and, frankly, appalled to learn that she did not actually have a book for some of her classes. In several, they focused much more on computers than actual textbooks. Now there are discussions regarding the usage of tablets in the classroom instead of actual books. Is this progress beneficial or detrimental to our students? It depends on upon whom you ask, as this is a caustic debate.

Financially speaking, there is no question that computers and tablets are more expensive than books. Not only is there the initial cost for the equipment, a Wi-Fi infrastructure must be created, and there also is the training involved in the usage of this technology for both administration, teachers, and students.

An education marketing expert estimated that computers and tablets are five times more expensive than textbooks. Some believe that the initial cost is worthwhile, as each tablet can hold hundreds of textbooks, homework assignments, quizzes, and other files. Unfortunately, most technology is transient at best.

There is always going to be a newer, better, faster device being launched.

There is an argument for the point that anything unearthed in a book can not only be duplicated upon a computer but can be presented in a more interesting, exciting manner. Tablets and computers create interest in children and most are fairly excited, especially when young, to be able to use these devices. Many educators and parents feel that the introduction of computers in elementary school helps to familiarize this form of medium at an early age, making children feel comfortable with technology as a whole. In fact, many encyclopedias are now published nearly exclusively on CD-Rom, for both convenience and cost savings.

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to use an index and table of contents! Technology proponents contend that interactive diagrams and videos increase the child’s attentiveness, motivation, and creativity.

While we would hope that both books and technology would be treated with the utmost care, accidents do happen. It is much easier to tape down a ripped page or replace a textbook than to repair a tablet or computer. There is also a concern regarding home usage, since it requires every student to have easy access to the Internet. However, a tablet can be updated instantly with new editions and lowers the amount of paper teachers are forced to print out, which benefits both the environment and reduces additional costs to the schools.

While you cannot offer the excuse that, “The dog ate my homework,” when using a tablet, children would have dozens of other reasons, due to the tablet “freezing” (whether it truly did or not). Tablets are also much more susceptible to theft than books. Worries regarding students using a tablet for social media, instead of actual schoolwork, are also a very real concern.

Children who are less tech-savvy may have difficulty even using the device. Richer school districts would have better access to such products, while the lack of them may hinder advancement in the less affluent areas.

This is a hot debate with excellent points on both sides of the issue. The wave of the future is here, and we are scrambling to keep up! Most agree that children should be introduced to technology early, as they will be using it for the rest of their lives, in many different ways. This mom does not believe that a tablet or computer can completely replace a book. Used in conjunction, yes. However, to eliminate textbooks completely would be a nightmare of a process. I recently happened upon a book of Tennyson’s poetry at a used bookstore that was published in 1899. The original owner had written a message on the flyleaf and dated it. I was sent into rhapsodic seventh heaven over such a find! I just do not believe that, in a hundred years, people will be drooling over an old e-reader or PC. The charm of an actual, real book cannot be denied.

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Twisted Dog Productions

BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT There are some businesses you want to do well, because they offer such great services; some businesses you want to do well, because the owners are such great people; and some businesses succeed because they possess both of these qualities!

When you talk to Chris Burch of Twisted Dog Productions, you instantly feel like you’ve known him for years, and his wit and creativity make it clear that he was meant to entertain.

When asked how he got into this business, he gleefully tells you, with an impish grin, “The judge gave me a choice, either this or jail.” Luckily, he found his niche with Twisted Dog Productions. “It got its start thanks to a high school teacher, a random clown in elementary school and a family friend when I was seven years old,” said Chris.

“The family friend taught me my first magic trick. He showed it to me, then let me figure out how it was done, I was hooked. A few years later, and a clown during career day showed me how to make a couple of basic balloon creations, and it stuck with me. Finally, in high school, I had the most awesome theater teacher, Miss Lou Smith, and she inadvertently unleashed me on the world.

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Clown. Now, fast forward several years, I was now married, tired of clown make-up and realizing I could do all the funny and ridiculous clown stuff without the makeup.”

Not long after, what would become Twisted Dog Productions was born. “My wife decided to give up practicing law to join me, and my little business became a family affair,” said Chris. “She took over the day-to-day operations and bookings and, suddenly, I was very busy. Then, she decided she wanted to play some as well, so I taught her how to face paint. As we grew, we continued to branch out, offering several different types of entertainment and getting into other mediums, such as stage and film production. It was time once again to grow, and we needed a name to encompass everything that we were doing, and planned to do. ‘Twisted Dog Productions’ seemed the natural evolution for this next step in our development. It was a name that could encompass our entertainment business, as well as our stage and film productions. Since then, we have continued to grow, pushing the limits of balloon art, magic, face painting and interactive storytelling.” He says, with that impish look again, that they also offer tiki doll polishing and lunar real estate sales.

“Although I am proud of everything we offer, I am extremely happy with our interactive storytelling show. We take magic, balloon art, comedy, storytelling, and audience participation and roll it up into one giant burrito of amazing fun.”

Twisted Dog Productions is a great option for school events, birthday parties and corporate shows. “Hands down, though, my favorite events are the shows where we touch lives,

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the shows where we can show kids that it is fun to read, that it is fun to learn, that it is okay to be different and it is okay to laugh,” said Chris. “We pride ourselves on our customer service. Our approach to quoting our customers is also unique, offering our no-hidden-fees, one-price quotes.

Once we know what they need, we try to make sure our clients have nothing else to worry about. I also take a lot of pride in offering balloon sculpting like most have never seen. I often hear from individuals, groups, and occasionally the voices in my head, that my balloon designs are some of the best they have ever seen. I know there are better out there than me, but it makes me swell with pride to know that folks do appreciate the things I do.”

While Chris and his team have considered other additions to the business, such as “synchronized dog walking” and “gerbil sitting,” they will surely continue to grow through the years and may even incorporate their son in the near future!

When asked what else he wanted Forsyth Magazine readers to know, that now familiar devilish grin came back. “That’s easy, I love onion rings, but I can’t stand raw onions. Really, I can’t stand them raw, but I will devour good cooked onions.” From a more serious side, he said “If you hire someone for your event, make sure they know what they are doing. If you are hiring them for face painting, ask them about their face paints, see what they know about what they use, where they are manufactured and about things like sensitive skin testing, etc. If they are real professionals, they should be able to answer these questions easily without asking to call you back after they find out. Ask them about insurance. A real business owner should carry at least liability for the protection of both of you.”

For more information about Twisted Dog Productions, e-mail laurie@twisteddogproductions, call 336.453.8885 or visit the website at www.twisteddogproductions.com. Chris also suggests contacting through “mental telepathy,” but admits this method is the least likely to work!

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The Solution to “Whose Turn Is It?”

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Any mom out there with more than one child has undeniably wrestled with the argument of whose turn it is to do something. Occasions can vary from sitting in the front seat of the car, sitting next to mom at a restaurant, playing on an electronic device, or choosing a television show. The argument may also arise when someone does not want to do something: taking out the trash, walking the dog, etc.

This plan will help you stop the arguing, NOW! It’s as simple as this: assign each child a specific day that does not vary, no matter what. In my house, Anna has the even-numbered dates and Jake has the odd. When I pick them up from school today, instead of them standing in the car pickup line arguing about whose turn it is to sit in the front seat, they will say, “Today is January 27th.

It’s an odd-numbered day. Jake will sit up front.”

Bam. Done.

If your child starts figuring out that some months have more odd-numbered days than others, or that it always seems like we never drive anywhere on even days, so it isn’t fair, my response is always this, “Too bad. It all evens out in the end.” And it’s true. Some weeks Anna will never get a chance to sit up front because we just happened not to drive anywhere on her days, but the fact is that the same thing could happen the following week to Jake.

Get over it.

HOW TO ASSIGN DAYS For 2 Kids: One gets even days and one gets odd. We made our decision because Anna was born on the 14th (an even day) and Jake was born on the 19th (an odd day). You could also use the years they were born, the numerical value of the month they were born, the time they were born—whatever. And if it ends up they both have even for everything, you’ll just have to assign one kid the odd day and one the even, and remember which is which!

For 3 Kids: One gets Mondays & Thursdays, One gets Tuesdays & Fridays, One gets Wednesdays & Saturdays. You can do whatever you want with Sundays.

Sunday can be a “mom day or dad day” or it can be a “nobody’s day.” For three kids, your best bet is putting the days of the week in a hat, pulling them out, and writing them down somewhere for all to see and remember.

For 4 Kids: You can alternate even and odd days, or you can assign Mondays–Thursdays and have three days “off.” You know what works best for your kids, so choose wisely to avoid the most whining.

For 5 Kids: Assign Monday–Friday. Weekends are “mom day or dad day” or “nobody’s day.” If you’ve got more than five kids, my hope is that a couple of them are way past the age of caring whose turn it is to do something, but if they need an assigned day, go for it!

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We are frequently asked about fluoride and its role in healthy, young teeth. Fluoride is a mineral that offers protection from bacteria, sugars and acids that can be harmful to tooth enamel.

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Children can get fluoride in drinking water and toothpaste, but it is also found in many foods and beverages. Making sure your child eats a balanced diet with plenty of calcium and vitamin D is a great way to keep teeth healthy. Dentists may also recommend a topical fluoride treatment during dental visits at various stages of your child’s development for added protection.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control are all in agreement that water fluoridation is a safe and effective way to reduce, and even prevent, tooth decay.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends using a smear of toothpaste on children under the age of two twice each day. Children aged 2–5 can use a “pea-size” amount. Also, ALWAYS monitor your very young children when they brush...both for the effectiveness of the brushing and to monitor the amount of toothpaste used.

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My daughter is on the cusp of adulthood, and I believe that we both share a certain anxious feeling in the pits of our stomachs regarding this transition! High school prepares our children for many things, but when it comes to leases, car trouble, budgets, job interviews, and the like, they are apt to flounder.

Calculus and Shakespeare won’t help them in those moments!

It seems unfair to me to allow a child to turn eighteen and then release him or her into the world, expecting them to know what they want to be for the rest of their lives and how to get to that lofty goal on their own. Some may say that paying bills is simply common sense. Well, who else is there to teach common sense but parents? So how do we prepare our sons and daughters for the real world after graduation?

Let’s begin with doctor appointments, health insurance, and other medical issues. When I take my daughter to the doctor, I handle her insurance and billing information. At this point, with her nearing that “golden age” of adulthood, it would behoove me to teach her how to handle it herself. We need to make our kids aware of the process. They should be prepared with their identification and insurance cards, and also fully understand co-payments, deductibles, and coinsurance. In the event of an emergency, they should be able to meander through the emergency room protocol, providing the necessary information.

While discussing accidents, we should also include our teenagers in the process of acquiring automobile insurance and maintaining a vehicle. Unless they have taken a mechanics class, they may not understand how to change a tire or know when to have the oil changed in their car. I have seen some teenagers who have no idea how to put gas in the vehicle!

We are doing them a disservice to allow them to drive without understanding a modicum of automobile maintenance and care, including their car insurance and what that entails.

When I was in school, I took a home economics class that taught me basic ideas of cooking, sewing on a button, and household maintenance. That option is not available in all schools nowadays, so it is up to the parent. I think, as a mom, I enjoy taking care of these issues for my daughter, but to deny

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her the opportunity to learn these skills is a detriment to her ultimate well-being. While some kids may be the next Master Chef and others despise anything to do with the kitchen, they should be able to understand how to make a meal for themselves and the family.

Maintaining a budget is a beast all of its own and must be taught thoroughly! Walk your teenager through the process from the inception. Take your child to the bank and open up a checking account together. Explain thoroughly the process of writing a check, balancing a checkbook, using a debit card, and listing expenses. They should have a thorough understanding and knowledge of all of this before even attempting online banking. It is so easy to miss or skip these initial steps, but it is something they will need to know. Share the household budget conversations with your teen, so they can understand the many steps involved, as well as possible mishaps, peaks, and valleys therein.

Technology is a beautiful thing and quite helpful in our daily lives. Goodness knows, our kids are pretty fluent in it!

Unfortunately, other simple things have fallen by the wayside.

Social skills have vanished into texts and e-mails. Our children should be able to shake a person’s hand in greeting, look them in the eye, and speak clearly with confidence. Cursive writing is not even used in schools nowadays, so something as simple as a legal signature should be clearly understood. Yes, surely they know not to use chatspeak on a cover letter or resume, but it does not hurt to reinforce this!

As parents, we tend to make certain assumptions in regard to what our child knows and is prepared for in the big world into which they are venturing. We should be proactive in realworld lessons for our youth. Otherwise, we will end up with twentysomethings who have no idea how to feed themselves healthy meals, cannot do their own laundry, cannot manage their money, or even sew on a missing button! While love does involve care, it also should come with preparation for the future. I despise the fact that I am teaching my child not to need me...but then again, I do not want her to feel like she needs anyone to take care of herself as a woman.

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Just like many of you, I am a dog lover. You and I could talk for hours about our beloved four-legged friends. We’d make comparisons on temperament and behavior, while including the little aspects that make our dogs individually special. For instance, each morning between 5 and 6 am our two dogs, Callahan and Seamus, will take turns kissing my exposed foot, elbow, or nose. It’s their personal way of saying, “Open the front door so I can go outside; and then, I want to spend time with you before the rest of the house wakes up.” Willingly, I follow them, scratching behind their ears and kissing their heads before sending them out into the morning air. Our dogs are more than just companions, they “rescue” us numerous ways every day. They ensure we start the day positively, welcome us home with wagging tails and great affection, and rarely leave our side throughout the evening. Therefore, on National Dog Day, which is Friday, August 26th, we should take time to celebrate not just our own forever friends, but to help the dog community in some way. Here are six ways you can celebrate National Dog Day. 1. DOG LOVERS UNITE How else to appreciate your dog than to invite your fellow dogloving friends and their dogs to a special location, such as a community park? Taking a walk or inviting your well-behaved dogs to a cool-down session in a creek will allow canines to meet and greet each other while enjoying the great outdoors. This is the moment to adopt the phrase, “The more, the merrier!”

2. WALK A NEIGHBOR’S DOG Your son or daughter may be looking for something to do on National Dog Day. Perhaps you know someone special in the neighborhood who would benefit from a dog walker. This opportunity is more than just helping out a neighbor; it also allows others to see the kindness and goodwill of teenage boys and girls.

3. VISITING THE SICK Our dogs provide us with healing to our hearts and minds. It makes perfect sense to share the unconditional love with those who are sick and need a day of companionship and therapy. Contact your local senior and nursing communities, hospice center, homeless shelter, family service organization, rehabilitation center, bookstore, or neighborhood family who you think would benefit from even ten minutes with a sweet dog. You never know

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how rewarding the experience can be until you and your dog walk through the door and are welcomed by an inviting smile.

4. VOLUNTEER AT A LOCAL SHELTER Our local shelters and rescue organizations need your help. The age to assist does not prohibit teens younger than 16, so as volunteers they can assist in walking the dogs, cleaning out kennels, interacting with visitors while learning about animal behavior and body language.

5. HELP PROMOTE ANIMAL ADOPTION When scrolling through social media sites, how often do you see a captioned picture of a dog or cat and think, “How cute”? An adorable face captures our attention and time. Choose one shelter or rescue center a week to promote pets that need a home. You will be educating others on the number of adoption agencies in proximity to home while advocating for four-legged friends.

You may influence numerous people who didn’t even know they wanted a dog or a cat until a sweet face brought pangs to their hearts.

6. ADOPTION Forever friends need companions, too. If your dog gets excited when passing a neighborhood friend during an evening walk, or you are just ready to add a second dog to your life, August 26th may be the perfect excuse to consider adopting a Beagle or a Golden Retriever, Terrier, Collie, or other naturally friendly breed. It may be one of the most exciting and memorable National Dog Days yet!

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Ask anyone who has moved their family from one home to another and they will say it is a stressful, challenging experience!

Yet consider this—if it is difficult for us, as adults, how hard must it be for our children? In fact, changing homes is a type of loss to a child, nearly to the degree of a divorce or death. The child loses their safe place, their home, their friends, and their school. They may respond to such a situation with sadness, anger, and anxiety.

It is easy for us to fall into the mindset that children are incredibly resilient and adaptable, and overlook their lack of control in their situation, as well as their grieving and worry.

the possibilities and have an end result to look forward to. A child can feel incredibly lonely after a move. Their friends are all out of reach, and they will begin to wonder if they can possibly create new bonds of friendship as strong as those they have left. Have your child join you for walks around your new neighborhood.

Inevitably, there will be children playing outside to remind them of the possibilities of new chums. Introduce yourself to the parents in the neighborhood and you may be lucky enough to find a playmate for your little one with ease. If that is not feasible, search out local playgroups, churches, or sports fields.

The first step in helping your child is to acknowledge his or her feelings. Their emotions and concerns should not be taken lightly. Age-appropriate discussions are needed to bring them to a better understanding of what is going to take place and when it will happen. A child has no control at all over the process and may feel set adrift as a result. One way to give them a connection to the process is to involve them in the decorating of their room. They can get excited about

I guarantee that the situation your child... and you...dread most is being introduced to a new school. For adults, there are new teachers, administrators, rules, programs, etc., to get used to, but for your child, it is a deeply personal situation! They will spend several hours a day in this new environment and basically become a part of the process, instead of looking in from the outside. Your child may feel that everyone else already has a “best friend,” or that groups have been formed

before his/her entrance. As a result, they may perceive that there is no place for them. They then become the “outsider.”

Take the time to talk to the principal and teachers. Inquire as to their strategies for assisting new children in adjusting to their school and classroom. Even go so far as to suggest a buddy system, so that your little one meets another child immediately.

Before your child’s first day, walk them around the grounds and buildings, so they get a “lay of the land,” so to speak. Be especially diligent in showing them where they will be let out in the mornings and where they will board the bus or be picked up each afternoon. After the first week or two, ask the teacher for a meeting to find out exactly how things are progressing.

The key to helping your child with any transition is understanding his or her temperament and adjusting your own responses. Be enthusiastic! If you are stressed and worried, your child will feel it.

Remind yourself (and them) that this will be a positive thing for your family. Before long, you will realize that you all have settled in quite comfortably and, once again, you are happy at home.

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BY STACY LEIGHTON Preparing for your child’s first day of school is exciting and terrifying all at once. If your child has allergies, your back-to-school list just became a little more complicated. Parents of children with allergies will want to know what they can do to ensure the safety of their child. They will need to know what to do, what to provide, what the school’s procedures are when children experience allergic reactions. They will also want to know what reasonable modifications can be requested by the school. It can be overwhelming!

An “allergy” is a body’s immune response to a substance, perceived as harmful, causing it to become hypersensitive and resulting in specific symptoms. Most allergic reactions we see in school are caused by food allergies. The food allergies most common in infants and children are eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and wheat.

The allergic reaction can involve the skin, mouth, eyes, lungs, heart, gut and brain.

Some of the symptoms can include: • Skin rash, itching, hives; • Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat; •S hortness of breath, trouble breathing, wheezing; • Stomach pain,

vomiting, diarrhea; • Feeling like something awful is about to happen.

Parents of children with allergies know that we should take all symptoms seriously.

Sometimes allergy symptoms are mild, other times they can be severe; both can lead to anaphylaxis, a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

In addition to food allergies, other allergens that can lead to anaphylaxis include: Insect stings from bees, wasps, yellow jackets and fire ants.

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Medicines, especially penicillin, sulfa drugs, insulin and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

Anaphylaxis is treated with epinephrine, by way of an Epi-pen. This is an autoinjector. Parents will want to have two: one for home and one to be kept at school.

Remember, these symptoms usually show up right away, but can take up to two hours to present. Once the symptoms of the allergy are established, it must be immediately administered, then call 911. You can’t rely on antihistamines to treat anaphylaxis.

Here’s what you need to know to help the school keep your child safe.

1. I nform and educate family, friends, the school and others who will be with your child about your child’s allergies.

2. C ontact the School; Meet with the Administrator and school nurse about your school’s plans and procedures for child allergies. Acquire the necessary school forms (examples): • Medication Authorization forms; required if your child can administer their own medications or if the school staff stores or administers them (ex.: Epi-pen).

• Special Dietary Meals Accommodation form, needed if your child will be eating meals provided by the school.

• Emergency Action Plan (EAP) form, which informs caregivers what to do in the event of an allergic emergency.

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3. Visit your Doctor to get: • Required prescriptions for emergency medications (epinephrine auto injectors).

• Doctor signatures on all three of the above-mentioned forms.

4. Meet with your district’s food services director.

• Ask what provisions are made for children with allergies.

• Ask how these children can request safe meal substitutions.

• Submit Special Dietary Needs Accommodation forms.

5. BEFORE the first day of school, turn in forms and prescriptions: • Medication Authorization forms • Emergency Action Plan (EAP) • Special Dietary Needs Accommodations Form • NOTE: Epinephrine auto-injectors must be in the original package and labeled with your child’s name. Be sure these will not expire during the school year.

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• Talk about “No food sharing” rules.

• Ask about Field trips (Who carries medications? Can parents attend?).

• Ask what are their policies for alerting substitute teachers about children with food allergies?

7. Teach your child how to keep themselves well: • What to avoid.

• How to read labels.

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Summer sings of hot days by the pool and shady picnics in the park. Many of us have blissful memories of biting into that cool and refreshing slice of watermelon at a picnic or beach cook-out. This August, escape the summer heat and make some new watermelon recipes and fun!

(KID-FRIENDLY) WATERMELON SALSA 3½ cups diced watermelon 1 Tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon red onion, very finely chopped 3 Tablespoons lime juice Sprinkle of salt

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½ cup fresh raspberries 1 Tablespoon lemon juice ¼ cup white sugar Directions: Put watermelon, raspberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender. Mix on high speed until smooth. Let kids pour into favorite ice pops and insert handles, then freeze several hours or overnight until completely frozen COCONUT WATERMELON SMOOTHIE (Makes 2) 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen

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EMERGENCY KITS – BACK TO SCHOOL TEACHER KIT

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Emergency kits might inspire fear at the first mention of their name, but they aren’t necessarily tied to instances of disaster. Thanks to handy sites like Pinterest and Etsy, there’s inspiration for ways to create kits for both real emergencies, and for those little emergencies that life throws at us daily. This column will explore ideas of items that could be essential for various types of emergency kits, so that you can be inspired and start your own. This month we look at a thoughtful back-to-school kit for a special teacher in your child’s life, or a teacher in your life.

Gather your items in a decorative, sturdy basket or bucket that will later be useful for classroom storage and organization.

This will keep your kit both pretty and functional. Also, keep in mind containers that can be sanitized and are durable for teachers in younger classrooms.

What teacher couldn’t use a cup of coffee every now and then?

Include a Starbucks or other coffee shop gift card with a little note letting them know that this little gift is “To help them get back into the grind.” Get it…because coffee is made from ground-up coffee beans!

Every school year is going to have its ups and downs. For the days that are tougher than the others, it’s always nice to have something to wipe away the tears—the student’s tears and their own. Even if there aren’t any tears, those tissues will come in handy when cold season comes along.

Times get tough throughout the year, and it’s nice to have a little break away to release the stress. Toss in some bubble gum with their favorite flavors. This item will allow your teacher to take a moment to chew on the situation and, if necessary, help her hold the situation together.

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Toss in a pack of Starburst candies to help provide your teacher with a small burst of energy whenever he or she may need it. It can also double as a reminder to them that they are a star in the classroom.

You can employ different variations for your candy item with options like Smarties (because they’re teaching future Smarties); Lifesavers (because they are life savers in the classroom); Kit Kat (for when they need a break), etc.

It’s nice to include gifts that are clever in your kits, but they’re even better when they’re also useful to daily life.

Include a candle in your teacher kit to help your recipient light up their late-night grading sessions.

To wrap up your kit, toss in a gift that will be a source of relaxation, useful in the classroom and clever all in one. A bottle of lotion with a sweet note wishing your teacher a smooth start to the beginning of the year will provide the finishing touches. Look for scents that help in calming and relaxing, or in focusing, like lavender, peppermint, lemon or rosemary.

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The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel Ages 10+, not appropriate for ages 8 & 9 as the book suggests REVIEWED BY LISA S.T. DOSS Interested in a rags to riches novel with a great train robbery, a unique circus, and a magical painting associated with the name “Dorian?” Then you are in luck. The novel, “The Boundless” contains mystery and intrigue, grand escapes and following dreams. Will Everett lives in a rooming house with his mother while his father lays track for the Canadian Pacific Railroad. After three years of drawing scenes described in his father’s letters, Will experiences “boundless” opportunities on the day his father is intended home. He meets Maren, a young performer in a traveling circus, the Baron, who personally escorts Will up the mountain, and survives his first Sasquatch encounter and deadly avalanche. And, that’s just the beginning. Three years later, Will boards the “Boundless,” the longest train in the world, and finds himself witnessing a murder. The only way to warn his father is to take Maren’s suggestion and become a circus performer.

Between the descriptions and colorful characters, this novel will have readers caught up in the action-packed adventure, and wishing there was a sequel.

My New Baby by Child’s Play (International) Ages Baby/Toddler | REVIEWED BY EMILY EILEEN CARTER Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award, this awesome older sibling book is a great gift for a new big brother or big sister. We began reading it to our son Lucas on the eve of his little brother Max’s arrival. The sweet illustrations and story show the older sibling with baby and family and how proud she is to be and older sibling.

From getting new presents like the baby to asking questions about the baby’s all milk diet, this book is spot on for any tike that is experiencing the changes that come with a new sibling!

Shade’s Children by Garth Nix Ages Young Adult | REVIEWED BY ROBIN WHITE ELLIS Shade’s Children is a unique view of a post-apocalyptic society, where all of the adults have vanished and Earth is ruled by an alien race referred to as the “Overlords.” The children are gathered and raised in dorms until their fourteenth birthday. On that day, the teenagers are transformed into unthinking machines, working toward the Overlords sadistic goals. The book follows the escape of several teens who have joined together under the guidance of Shade, the only adult they have encountered in years. The story is a fascinating look at not only the basic sides of good and evil but also all of the shades of gray in between the blacks and whites of right and wrong. In a time where each side has their own agenda and with very little guidance and experience, these teenagers

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Since 1993, the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus (WSYC) has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of children and youth through music education and performance experiences. Over the years, the chorus has grown in its membership and in its outreach to the community and internationally. A little over a year ago, Dr. Sonja Sepulveda became the Artistic Director, after the founder of the chorus, Barbara C. Beattie, retired. Dr. Sepulveda and members of the Touring Chorus, Young Men’s and Young Women’s Ensembles, recently traveled to Vienna, Austria, for the Vienna Music Festival, adding another accomplishment to the group and giving the participants many memories to cherish.

Vienna, Austria…A Historical City of Music The purpose of the Vienna Music Festival is to highlight topquality choirs from America, conducted by directors of choral excellence, and to allow them to experience great choral music in one of the most important historical cities of music in the world. This trip also helps the students make connections with top musicians from orchestras and choirs from both America and Austria.

“The trip was open to the members of the Touring Chorus, which is the auditioned choir of 4th-grade to 8th-grade and the high school auditioned choir of Young Men and Young Women. We also added the Winston-Salem Chorale, which was adult family members of the singers who wanted to sing and had proven choral experience. We had 31 people on the trip, ranging in age from 10–18 from the WSYC, and including parents and grandparents of the singers who went as chaperones and as singers,” said Dr. Sepulveda. For chorus members, Hannah Hair, Carmen Hardy and Tyler Zickmund, the trip was one of a lifetime!

Hannah Hair For Hannah Hair, a homeschooled, rising 10th-grader from Winston-Salem, NC, music and singing fill her with joy, and the trip to Vienna was “the trip of a lifetime.” “This was my first international trip with the WSYC; all of the other traveling opportunities I have participated in have been local. The experience in Vienna meant more to me than I can express in 96 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

words. I was, and am still, grateful for every moment spent in that magical place. The finest moment for me was our concert in St. Peter’s Church. It was the most beautiful concert I’ve had the privilege of singing in…I was awestruck by the beauty of it all,” Hannah commented.

Carmen Hardy The trip to the Vienna Music Festival was the third one for Carmen Hardy, a native of Winston-Salem, NC, and a rising junior at Reagan High School. “I have been in the WSYC for almost eight years, and this is my third trip, including one to Virginia and New Orleans. The trip to Vienna was absolutely incredible, more than anything I expected. Getting to sing in a different country at a young age changes you. It was amazing to look around at the beautiful Schubert Church, with such talented singers and wonderful directors that came together in just a few days to pull off an awesome concert, and realize you are part of it,” recalled Carmen.

Tyler Zickmund After finishing the 5th grade, Tyler was looking for “something more,” when he and his parents found the WSYC, and it was a perfect fit for Tyler. “I sang for three years in the Touring Chorus, then took two years off and came back this year to sing with the Young Men’s Ensemble. I will be a junior this coming year at Davie High School in Mocksville, NC, and the chorus has given me the opportunity to meet so many awesome and

talented people that I wouldn’t be the same without having that experience. Our time in Vienna was so much more than I could have ever expected, and I wouldn’t trade the world for it. The combination of great music, great people and a great city was truly magical,” Tyler stated.

“Singing is for Life” For Dr. Sepulveda, seeing the students experience a city that means so much to her and the history of music was a great reward to her as the Director. “A performing tour of Europe really bonds a group together. It is an opportunity for shared experiences, musical and spiritual growth, learning, exploring, fun and fellowship. It was indeed an experience of a lifetime for these students of diverse backgrounds and ages. The WSYC represents all that is good and best in American young people and from this area of our country. The Vienna Music Festival allowed the singers to learn from more mature musicians, since they were the only youth chorus among the 200 adult singers in a beautiful, but historical environment, and to realize that singing is indeed for life, and does change a village,” Dr. Sepulveda said.

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Changing Childrenʼs Lives Through Women Who Care

Every single thing you do matters. … You have been created in order that you might make a difference. You have within you the power to change the world. … By your hand, millions—billions—of lives will be altered, caught up in a chain of events begun by you this day. … Your derrickcarrollcreative.com | 336 life and what you do with it today matters forever. ~ Adapted from The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters by Andy Andrews, 2009 Simple Truths LLC. Women Who Care, part of the Clemmons Community Foundation, presented a check for $10,000 to Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools social workers on Wednesday, June 22nd. Michael Pesce, Director of School Social Workers, and social workers Kara Anglin and Tina White-Kennedy accepted the generous gift from Women Who Care president, Jody Peske.

This donation is a grant from the Clemmons Community Foundation to the Women Who Care to administer in serving and supporting children in the local area. Believing in the power to affect, positively, a chain of events, the Women Who Care granted the funds to be used for children who attend public schools in Lewisville and Clemmons. “I am inspired by words from Andy Andrews, ‘One act can change a path.

Changing a path can change a life. Changing a life affects generations yet unborn,’” said Peske.

Women Who Care, a group developed at the request of the Clemmons Community Foundation, has launched the first project to accomplish its mission to transform the lives of local children and families. The $10,000 grant may be used to pay for the immediate needs of a child, such as clothing, or for long-term needs, such as eyeglasses, therapy appointments, field trips or graduation costs. Each request will be individually approved by a committee to ensure that the money is wisely invested in this area.

The Women Who Care chose to make a difference in the children and families in the Lewisville and Clemmons communities, trusting the expertise and confidential work of the school Social Workers. This grant will increase the possibilities for changing a path and altering a child’s life.

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Wake Forest Fans Are Confident

Youth Will Prevail This Season

BY A. KEITH TILLEY

When it comes to building a solid football program, Coach Dave Clawson doesn’t take any shortcuts to success that could hurt the program in the long run. He takes the proper time to build a strong foundation, based on sound principles, to develop young talent into mature athletes that can succeed. It’s indicative of his reputation as a successful championship-team-building head coach, and it looks no different at Wake Forest University. A team composed mainly of what was once freshmen and sophomores learning the system is now sophomores and juniors becoming more adept at his approach to the game. And, as they say, the cream is starting to rise to the top. Last year they lost four games by a touchdown or less including Florida State (24-16), Louisville (20-19) and Duke (27-21). Getting there won’t be easy, but Coach Clawson knows what it takes, having been there before.

Wake Forest has nine starters returning on offense and seven on defense. They’ll once again be led by junior quarterback John Wolford and sophomore QB Kendall Hinton. There’s no denying these young players have worked hard, are committed to the program, and dedicated to the Old Gold and Black becoming the best it can be. Their time is coming, and it could be sooner than expected.

This season the Demon Deacons host an array of talented teams that should provide lots of hard-hitting, big play-making moments that make game day the best time ever. It all begins with a September 1st, Thursday night home opener at 7:00 pm when the Green Wave of Tulane University comes to BB&T Field. Then on September 17th, at 6:30 pm, the Deacons entertain the Blue Hens of the University of Delaware. The Syracuse Orangemen are in town on October 8th (Family Weekend), followed by an 100 / ForsythFamilyMagazine.com

October 29th contest against Army (Homecoming). Next up are the Virginia Cavaliers on November 5th, and the Clemson Tigers on November 19th. The final regular season home game takes place on Thanksgiving weekend, when the Boston College Eagles come to town on Saturday, November 26th.

Wake Forest fans will be interested to note the Deacons will face three new head coaches on the opposing team’s sideline this season. Willie Fritz (previously at Georgia Southern) takes over the reins at Tulane, while Dino Babers (previously at Bowling Green) leads Syracuse in his first year, and finally, Bronco Mendenhall (former BYU head coach) takes over at Virginia.

As with any good program, the fans are an integral part of their success, and Wake Forest is no different. It’s time for Deacon Fans to rise, unite and support these dedicated athletes and cheer them on this season. And to add to this highly attractive schedule, the athletic staff has worked diligently to provide a variety of ticket options to meet any fan’s budget. From premium, standard and economy seating options to Gold Zone, Red Zone, Young Alumni, Football Action Pack, and the ever-popular Deacon Hill package ($144 includes two adult and two youth season tickets on family-friendly Deacon Hill). There are also create-your-own, two-game, three-game, and four-game minipackages with prices starting at just $46. Select single-game tickets are also available, starting at $10.

Fans around the Atlantic Coast Conference know very well the exciting events the Wake Forest athletic department provides at every Demon Deacon Football game. Events including the Deacon Walk, when two hours before kickoff the team arrives

Photos by Wake Forest Athletic Communications and heads up the McCreary Plaza stairs, located in front of Gate 1 and the Deacon Statue, flanked by cheering fans, the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black (band), cheerleaders and the Deacon mascot himself. Also going on at this time is the entertaining Lowe’s Foods Deacon Tailgate Town on Piccolo Lane. Fans enjoy delicious food and drinks from vendors, interactive games, and fun tailgating opportunities with friends and fellow Wake Forest fans while listening to the live “Countdown to Kickoff” Radio Show with Stan Cotten, Tommy Elrod and Dave Goren as part of the pre-game show. The event begins three hours before kickoff and admission is free.

coaches of the Wake Forest fall sports teams at BB&T Field.

Players will be signing autographs, and younger fans can participate in interactive games and engage inflatables while everyone enjoys special giveaways and more. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. It’s also a perfect time for fans to purchase season tickets to join in all the fun this fall.

And the tradition continues on Saturday, August 13th, beginning at 5:00 pm, with the annual Wake Forest Fan Fest Event. Demon Deacon Fans will get an opportunity to meet the players and

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When I was at the age at which you start losing baby teeth, I saw the Tooth Fairy one night.

I was lying in bed looking out the window at the night sky when I saw the Tooth Fairy come right up to the window. I turned away quickly, because I was afraid that, if the Tooth Fairy saw me looking, the fairy wouldn’t come in. I rolled over and hid my head in my pillow.

I had no doubts about the fairy being able to fly through the glass, but I did wonder how the fairy would get the quarter through the glass. When I woke up the next morning, the tooth was gone and the quarter was there.

Because of that experience, I believed in the Tooth Fairy long after I had stopped believing in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. They might not be real, I thought, but I saw the Tooth Fairy.

In my early 20s, I lived in an apartment in San Francisco that had a ghost living in it. Over time, various roommates came and went. Sooner or later, pretty much everyone would see her. She was a benign presence, so she didn’t scare anyone, and people who had been living there wouldn’t necessarily think to mention her to someone new. At some point, the new person would say something about seeing a ghost. We would laugh and say, “Oh yeah, everybody sees her sooner or later.”

In more recent years, I sometimes feel as if we also share our world with angels whose job it is to help us out from time to time.

From time to time in my work, I find myself in large groups filled with people I don’t know. For the story I’m going to write, I need to talk to some of them. Often, it doesn’t particularly matter who I pick, though. I skip obvious grumps. Other than that, my choice is “random.”

Regularly, it turns out that I ended up talking to just the right person. Later, I sometimes wonder whether something more than luck was involved—whether I was guided to that person. It has happened enough times that chance doesn’t come close to accounting for it.

It happened just the other day at an event that had 300 participants. Early on, I spoke to one woman who shared her thoughts about what was up. As soon as I spoke with her, I relaxed because I knew I had a great way to start my story.

Later, I thought, “If I had spent all day talking to people, I couldn’t have found anyone better.”

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A few days after that, I experienced another variation on an angel lending a hand. I had an appointment in Davidson at a place where I had never been before. I had an address, but that was it. When I got to the place where I thought I should be, I stood in front of a featureless locked door. No sign. Nothing.

I went to a coffee shop a couple of doors down and asked a man in line for help. He was quite pleasant in saying he had no idea what I was talking about. The woman right in front of him turned and said, “I can tell you exactly where that is.”

Her directions took me right there. When I found the place, it was clear that, without her help, I could have looked and looked and looked and still never have found it.

I felt grateful for the woman being right where I needed her.

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Bringing Families Together Around the Dinner Table

BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT Having recently had a baby, I know how nice it can be to have a freezer full of homemade meals. I was very lucky to have great family and friends who made everything from chicken pies and casseroles to enchiladas and beef stroganoff. When I had had a particularly tiring day or just really didn’t feel like making anything, all I had to do was pull something out, and we had a great dinner with little effort. One day, though, all those meals run out and you find yourself thinking about your two options— have another child or let Dream Dinners give you a way to stock your freezer or refrigerator with delicious, healthy, homemade meals year round!

Owner Pat Gattis knows how convenient Dream Dinners can be for busy families, but he takes it a step further by offering unique, fresh options, instead of the typical frozen fare you might find at the grocery store. “The concept of families sitting down around the dinner table is dying in this country,” said Gattis. “Our goal is to change that by making it easier to prepare dinner without all the shopping and planning. Once thawed, most of our meals can be prepared in 30 minutes.”

Meals are completely customizable for added convenience for families with food allergies, different taste preferences and sizes.

“Our meals come in three servings or six servings,” said Gattis.

“And those portions are a healthy portion, not an over-portion like you get when you go out to eat. You can leave out any ingredients to which you are allergic, just don’t care for, or don’t

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“Our guests order their meals online,” said Gattis. “They schedule an appointment with us to assemble their meals. When they come in, we have their paperwork and an apron ready for them. We coach them through the assembly process (the first time) and help them check out when they are ready to leave.”

Menus change every month, and guests can choose from among a wide range of meal options before coming in. The meals are packaged in bags or containers, and some can even go straight from freezer to oven, which is great for keeping post-dinner cleanup to a minimum!

Many regular customers have their favorites that they look forward to during certain times of year, like casseroles and hearty meats, but Gattis has some great new options coming up for August that will keep taste buds happy! Some of the dishes coming up are Cantonese beef and broccoli over rice, terracotta chicken with pita and hummus, steak caprese, turkey Florentine burgers on pretzel buns and sherry cream chicken.

No matter what the reason, it is always nice to have a freezer full of wonderful, homemade meals to come home to after a long day! Pat Gattis of Dream Dinners can make it happen. “Try us for at least one month, and let us change your life,” said Gattis. Maybe family dinner around the table will make a huge comeback with just a little help from Dream Dinners!

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NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17 (TUESDAYS-SATURDAYS) THE MANY MEANINGS OF AFRICAN CLOTH 10am-4:30pm, 1834 Wake Forest Road in W-S. Cloth is a part of everyday life -- from the garments we wear to the art on our walls. Focusing on Africa, this exhibit demonstrates how different materials and decorative techniques produce unique types of cloth and diverse meanings. http://moa.wfu.edu

AUGUST 1 NOVANT HEALTH BARIATRIC SURGICAL SEMINAR 7-8:30pm, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Conference Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway in W-S. Are you considering bariatric surgery? If so, Novant Health Bariatric Solutions is here for you. Join James Dasher, MD, and Thomas Walsh, MD, for a free seminar to learn about our surgical weight loss options. www. nhbariatricsolutions.org

AUGUST 1-5 & 8-12 SCICAMPS AT SCIWORKS 9am-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Five-day camps of hands-on science fun for children in rising K-6th grade. Camps include indoor and outdoor activities, experiments, crafts, museum exploration and guest speakers. Before- and after-care available.

Information at www.sciworks.org. Cost: $100$220 person.

NOW THROUGH AUGUST 12 EMPOWERED GIRLS SUMMER CAMP 7:45am-5:30pm, Cone Elementary School, 2501 North Church Street in Greensboro. An enthusiastic dance, STEM and performance program. Arts and crafts, lunch and snack provided daily and a friendly, girls-only environment. Cost: $80/person. Sibling discount. www.empoweredgirlsnc.org RESCUE RANCH CRITTER CAMPS 9am-3pm, 1424 Turnersburg Highway in Statesville.

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AUGUST 2 READWS/AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT INFORMATION SESSION 1:30-2:30pm, Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. Information session to learn more about becoming a volunteer tutor to serve low income children in our public schools who are struggling with literacy skills. readws.org

AUGUST 3 ANGEL BEAR YOGA AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF WINSTON-SALEM: “AMAZING ANIMALS” 11-11:30am, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Join Angel Bear as he introduces you to his animal friends that can do amazing things. We’ll read “Biggest, Strongest, Fastest” and learn how to move like these animals. A unique animal friend will visit as well!

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MUSICAL NARRATIVES OF THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC RIM 10am-4:30pm, Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road in W-S. Highlighting the MOA’s collections of musical instruments, masks, shadow puppets and dance costumes from Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Samoa and Papua New Guinea, the exhibit tours of the performing arts of these regions. http://moa.wfu.edu

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PEPPERCORN THEATRE’S “THE TOURIST TRAP” 11am-12:30pm & 2-3:30pm, 209 Spruce Street North in W-S. When Rose and Eugene Wayward find themselves stranded on the way to their daughter’s wedding, help arrives in an unexpected form, and they discover the incredible potential of family! Performed at the Arts Council’s Hanesbrand Theatre. Cost: $3-$6/

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READWS/AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT INFORMATION SESSION 1:30-2:30pm, 3185 Buchanan Street in W-S. Information session for people interested in becoming a volunteer tutor for low income students in the WS/FC public schools who are struggling with literacy skills. readws.org

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AUGUST 6 ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH FUNDRAISER 9am-3pm, 910 Palmer Lane in W-S. Children’s Book Author, Michele Marlene Manderine, will be at the event selling her pet creations: “Remi, The Ragdoll” photo greeting cards, knitted and crocheted people and pet afghans, hand-painted cat and dog handbags, journals, photo albums, etc.

CHICAGO RELOADED – TRIBUTE CONCERT 7-9pm, Shallowford Square, 6555 Shallowford Road in Lewisville. The Town of Lewisville proudly presents “Chicago Reloaded,” a tribute band playing all of the beloved hits of the band “Chicago.” Take a step back in time, and enjoy a Saturday in the park. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. lewisvillenc.net

AUGUST 7 & 14 PEPPERCORN THEATRE’S “THE TOURIST TRAP” 3-4:30pm, 209 Spruce Street North in W-S. When Rose and Eugene Wayward find themselves stranded on the way to their daughter’s wedding, help arrives in an unexpected form, and they discover the incredible potential of family! Performed at the Arts Council’s Hanesbrand Theatre. Cost: $3-$6/person. www. peppercorntheatre.org

AUGUST 8 & 22 NOVANT HEALTH BARIATRIC SURGICAL SEMINAR 5:30-7pm, Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center, 1750 Kernersville Medical Parkway in Kernersville.

Are you considering bariatric surgery? If so, Novant Health Bariatric Solutions is here for you. Join James Dasher, MD, and Thomas Walsh, MD, for a free seminar to learn about our surgical weight loss options. www. nhbariatricsolutions.org

AUGUST 8-12 LEGO® ROBOTICS CAMP AT SCIWORKS 9am-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Rising 6th-8th graders will work with instructors from Cyberkids Robotics to design, build and program their own LEGO® robots! Before- and after-camp care available. Limited to eight students. Cost: $250/ person. Call 714.7105 for more information. www. sciworks.org

AUGUST 9 READWS/AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT INFORMATION SESSION 6:30-7:30pm, Reynolda Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive in W-S. Information session for people interested in becoming a volunteer tutor for low income students in the WS/FC public schools who are struggling with literacy skills. readws.org

AUGUST 11 GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5pm…until! Mac & Nelli’s, 4926 Country Club Road in W-S. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy appetizer specials and $5 drink specials! Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways! Get an extra prize board ticket for every school supply item donated to Educator Warehouse!

FAMILY NIGHT OUT (NORMALLY KIDS’ MORNING OUT) 6-8:30pm, Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road in W-S. Celebrate Back to School at the Bethabara Band Concert and Family Evening. Enjoy music by the Bethabara Concert Band, visit with Wake Forest Athletics, take a wagon ride, play colonial games and more! Show your pride by wearing your school colors. Bring a picnic and join us an hour early for picnicking on the lawn. FREE event with fun activities, and the Forsyth Family prize board will be available!

Earn extra door prize tickets for school supplies you bring to support The Educator Warehouse.

AUGUST 11-13 ANNUAL SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE AT MAINSTREAM BOUTIQUE 9:30am-6:30pm, 110 Oakwood Drive in W-S. Three days of amazing deals! Save up to 75% off some of our biggest names in dresses, tops, leggings, shoes and more! Summer and fall items with new items added daily! www.facebook.com/ MainstreamBoutiqueWinstonSalemNC ILLUMINATE SALEM (SEE AD PAGE 3) 7:30pm - Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of Salem, NC. Concert on Salem Square followed by a magical light show. FREE event but non perishable food donations to benefit Sunnyside Ministry is encouraged.

AUGUST 13 BIKE SAFETY DAY AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF WINSTON-SALEM 10am-1pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Bring your bike to the outdoor bicycle rodeo with the W-S Police Department’s Downtown Bike Patrol Unit.

Families will have the opportunity to learn and demonstrate best practices with regard to safety gear and audio-visual awareness. Cost: $7/person. www. childrensmuseumofws.org “KICKOFF TO KINDERGARTEN” AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF WINSTON-SALEM 10am-1pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Climb aboard a bus, go through a “lunch line” with healthy snacks from Food Lion, visit the Library’s Book Mobile, enjoy story time with Angel Bear Yoga (11am), create a special craft and more! Rising Kindergartners admitted free. Cost: $7/person. www.childrensmuseumofws.org 250TH ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY DAY (SEE AD PAGE 3) Bring your family for a FREE day of fun at Old Salem!

FREE event but non perishable food donations to benefit Sunnyside Ministry is encouraged.

WAKE FOREST FAN FEST (SEE PAGE 101) 5pm - Meet the football players, games and giveaways! FREE event!

AUGUST 16 NOVANT HEALTH BARIATRIC SURGICAL SEMINAR 6:30-8pm, High Point Chamber of Commerce, 1634 North Main Street in High Point. Are you considering bariatric surgery? If so, Novant Health Bariatric Solutions is here for you. Join James Dasher, MD, and Thomas Walsh, MD, for a free seminar to learn about our surgical weight loss options. www.

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AUGUST 19 FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHT AT SCIWORKS 4-8pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Join us for a summer tradition! Enjoy the museum, outdoor parks, “Animal Secrets” exhibit and planetarium for only $3/ person. SciWorks and Children’s Museum of WinstonSalem Members are free. www.sciworks.org

AUGUST 20 PRESCHOOL CLASS AT SCIWORKS: “AMAZING ANIMALS” 10:30am-12:30pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Special class for children ages 3-5 and an adult caregiver. Cost: $7/pair for members; $15/pair for nonmembers (includes museum admission). Preregistration required. Call 714.7105 to register. www. sciworks.org ANIMAL EXTRAVAGANZA AT SCIWORKS 1;30-4:30pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Everybody loves animals! Meet a variety of SciWorks’ resident animals and a few other critters “up close and personal” and discover fascinating facts and secrets about them. Included with museum admission. www. sciworks.org

AUGUST 20-27 WS OPEN (SEE AD PAGE 2) Tickets on SALE now! WinstonSalemOpen.com or 336-758-6409

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AUGUST 25 CROSSROADS CONCERT WITH GILLIAN WELCH 6-10pm, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Drive in W-S. SECCA’s Crossroads music series announces Gillian Welch to headline for an outdoor concert! Food truck and Foothills Brewing available for purchase! Gates open at 6pm; concert at 8pm. Lawn seating in rain or shine. Cost: $30-$40/ person. http://bit.ly/GILLIANWELCH

AUGUST 27 2ND ANNUAL CLEMMONS ICE CREAM FESTIVAL (SEE AD PAGE 17) 9am-noon, FREE event at Clemmons Elementary

SEPT 24 LEGACY SADDLEBREDS FALL FUN DAY (SEE AD PAGE 33) Save the date! Located at 4151 Thomasville Road

OCTOBER 4 LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE ANNUAL SPEAKER SERIES COMMUNITY LUNCHEON & LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP 11am-5pm, Benton Convention Center, 301 West 5th Street in W-S. Discover the secrets to more happiness and success. Featuring World Renowned Speaker and New York Times/International Bestselling Author of The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor. Presented by Dewey’s Bakery. BestLifeSeries.org.

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ACTIVITIES

Ballet and Performing Arts Center.............. 57 Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem....... 61 Graylyn....................................................... 15 Legacy Saddlebreds.................................... 33 ProDance Academy..................................... 55 ProShots..................................................... 43 Salem Gymnastic........................................ 81 SciWorks..................................................... 61 Studio Create.............................................. 85 TRU Taekwondo.......................................... 63

ATTORNEYS

Carl Hearn................................................... 67

AUTOMOTIVE

Shine Time Express Car Wash..................... 77 TJ’s Body Shop............................................ 87

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Christina’s Dessertery................................. 97

Southern Dental Associates........................ 10 Tina S. Merhoff and Associates Pediatric Dentistry...................................... 21

LANDSCAPING

EDUCATION

Dahlia’s....................................................... 83

Forsyth Family Eye Care.............................. 27 Hillcrest Vision............................................ 85 Home Instead Senior Care............................ 5 Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics....................... 29 Lyndhurst Gynecological Associates........... 31 Summer Family Care.................................. 11 Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital....................... 23 WomanCare................................................ 93

HEALTH & FITNESS

MENTAL HEALTH

Behavioral Health Center........................... 87 St. John’s Lutheran School.......................... 79 The Piedmont School.................................. 59

FINANCIAL

Truliant Federal Credit Union........ Back Cover

FLORAL

Behavioral Health Center........................... 87 Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services........................................... 51

HOME

Kyle Duncan Photography.......................... 46 Noah Williams Media............................... 103 Photo Artistry by Melinda........................... 77

Covenant of Grace...................................... 67 Sunrise United Methodist Church.............. 70

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

HOME MEDICAL CARE

Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics....................... 29 Oval Office.................................................. 31 V’s Barbershop............................................ 59 Village Nail Spa.......................................... 55

CHILDCARE

Imprints...................................................... 89 YMCA.......................................................... 53

CHURCH

Chermak & Hanson.................................... 25 Nickolas Kephart, DDS................................ 51 Kingery & Kingery...................................... 67 Salem Smiles.............................................. 53

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MEDICAL

C3 Fitness................................................... 75 Dream Dinners........................................... 65 Gotta Get Thin............................................... 7 YMCA.......................................................... 53 Bloomday Granite...................................... 91 Budget Blinds............................................. 39 Busy as a Bee Concierge........................... 105 Chamberlain Place..................................... 63 Clemmons Town Center Apartments.......... 41 Dero’s.......................................................... 19 Hampton House Art & Framing.................. 93 Isenhour Homes......................................... 29 R.S. Parker Homes........................................ 4 Salem Windows & Doors............................ 45 Stitches....................................................... 89 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker......................... 83 Wright’s Landscaping................................. 65

BEAUTY / STYLING

Wright’s Landscaping................................. 65

Home Instead Senior Care............................ 5

INSURANCE

Ireland Insurance....................................... 39

PHOTOGRAPHY

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ........................................................... 71 WMAG...................................................... 104

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Chamberlain Place..................................... 63 Clemmons Town Center Apartments.......... 41 Susan Maier-Colon Berkshire Hathaway.................................... 83

RESTAURANTS

Chang Thai................................................ 109 Christina’s Dessertery......................... 97, 109 Hakkachow Asian Eats.............................. 109 Honky Tonk Smokehouse......................... 109 Mac & Nelli’s............................................. 109 Midtown Café & Dessertery.................. 9, 109

Omega House.......................................... 109 Tanglewood Pizza Grill.............................. 109 Which Wich.............................................. 109

RETAIL

Clemmons Bicycle...................................... 87 Dero’s.......................................................... 19 Devora Designs.......................................... 81 Hip Chics Boutique & Gift........................... 37 Rolly’s Baby Boutique................................. 45 Thruway Center........................................... 57

SERVICE

201 Media.................................................. 85 Busy as a Bee Concierge........................... 105 Hauser Rental........................................... 111 Lin Taylor Marketing Group........................ 83 Nu expression............................................. 95 ProShots..................................................... 43 Ruff Housing............................................ 103 Triad Mac.................................................. 105 Twisted Dog Productions............................ 79

TECHNOLOGY

Nu expression............................................. 95 Triad Mac.................................................. 105

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bookmarks................................................ 113 Clemmons Ice Cream Festival.................... 17 Girls’ World Expo....................................... 99 Historic Bethabara Park.............................. 41 Josh’s Jog................................................... 93 Live to Lead............................................... 111 Living Your Best Life.................................... 73 Old Salem 250th Anniversary...................... 3 Tanglewood Farmers Market...................... 87 Wake Forest Athletics................................ 101 WS Dash................................................... 115 WS Open...................................................... 2

WS Dash PROMOTIONS AUGUST 4 - THIRSTY THURSDAY

AUGUST

$1 Beer specials presented by

AUGUST 5 - FIREWORKS FRIDAY presented by Dewey’s

AUGUST 6 - CHICK-FIL-A FOUR PACK

4 hats, 4 tickets, 4 Chick-fil-A sandwich coupons for only $32. (Offer only available in advance)

AUGUST 7 - FAMILY SUNDAY

$1 hot dogs and sodas through the 1st inning and pregame autographs presented by

AUGUST 9 - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT NIGHT

Enjoy free all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, and cheeseburgers with any ticket purchase!

AUGUST 11 - THIRSTY THURSDAY AUGUST 19 - FIREWORKS FRIDAY AUGUST 26 - FIREWORKS FRIDAY presented by PTI

AUGUST 28 - FAN APPRECIATION DAY PUPS IN THE PARK

Call (336) 714-6860 for details on how to bring your dog to the game!

Kids run the bases after every Friday - Sunday game! presented by

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