Forsyth Family - December 2014

Complimentary December 2014

Children Are the Heart of Local Business FAITH & FAMILY I AGES & STAGES I DINING GUIDE SPECIAL EDITION BABY ISSUE

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In our ongoing effort to make Forsyth Family the ultimate resource to Forsyth County families! We’ve organized our content by categories to make sure you can quickly find exactly what you need when you need it! Also, check out our Index on page 114, which organizes all our advertisers by type of business!

co ver s tory 41 Rolly’s Baby Boutique: Children Are the Heart of Local Business

Local Businesses 10 Christmas Shopping Made Easy at Lewisville-Laser 12 Ruff Housing: Where Customer Satisfaction is Measured in Wagging Tails and Licked Faces!

14 Christmas Shopping is Easy at Shea’s Consign & Design 18 Dero’s: Living a Decorated Life 50 Home Instead Senior Care: Helping Your Loved One Face the Issues of Aging 74 Nu expression: Buying Local

For the Holidays 16 Santa Paws: Four-legged Members Love Santa, Too! 20-23 Holiday Gift Guide 64 Celebrate the Holiday Season in Historic Old Salem 72 Widening a Child’s Understanding of Christmas The Grace of Giving!

76 Create a New Christmas Tradition 88 Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt 90 The Nutcracker to Feature Renowned Guest Artist from Boston Ballet 92 Homemade Christmas Ornaments

The Baby Issue 24 Welcome to the Baby Issue!

26 Thinking of Having a Baby?

28 Lyndhurst Gynecologic Associations: Your Top Prenatal Care Questions at a Glance 30 What I Would Like My Son to Know About His Babyhood 32 First-Year Milestones 34 The Mommy Diaries: A Parent’s Sacrifice 36 Nameberry Top 10 Baby Names for 2014

Ages & Stages 58 Say “Yes!” to Just One More Bedtime Story 60 Seeing the Positive in Power Struggles 62 Intergenerational Quality Time: From Making Memories to Keeping the Past Alive Through Stories

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Health & Wellness

December 2014 ingle bells, jingle bells, Jjingle all the way! Can it really be time for Christmas already? With the weddings of my niece and the son of our best friend both in November, that month was a blur. Both weddings were just absolutely gorgeous and serve as a reminder of sweet beginnings and just how very much I love and value my family. Add in the fact that my mother-in-law recently suffered a massive stroke and amp up that love and appreciation tenfold.

Life-changing events like that have a way of reminding us of those things!

December won’t be any less busy for me; as if the Christmas holidays aren’t enough, our oldest daughter, Briana, will graduate from ECU with her nursing degree!

I clearly remember her leaving for college and thinking then how long four years would seem, but here we are at the end of this chapter and, like always, amazed at how time flies! We are so very proud of you Briana, and amazed at the knowledge you have gained. You are well suited for this career in life and your dad and I know you will be one fantastic nurse!

As you may have noticed from our beautiful cover… this month is all about babies and Christmas! Whether you’re contemplating starting your own family, expecting, or already blessed with your bundle(s) of joy, we hope you will enjoy our inaugural Baby Issue with the wonderful Rolly’s Baby Boutique as our cover advertiser! Rolly’s is the Disneyland of baby boutiques, and while my season has passed for my own use….my future grandchildren will surely benefit!

‘Tis the season and you’ll find plenty of information and fun to make your holiday one to remember!

Create some new traditions with the Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt on page 88, or experience the reason for the season with the drive thru nativity at St. John’s Lutheran Church & School on December 20th, found on page 76. Looking for a Toys for Tots drop-off?

Irvin Roberts Salon at 3505 Lawrence Street, Clemmons and other participating salons in Clemmons are happy to accept your donations!

Wishing you a Christmas that is merry and bright!

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44 What Women Should Know About Osteoporosis 46 Women and Heart Attack – Prevention Through Education at Forsyth Cardiology 68 Remedies for Children 73 Staying on Track During the Holiday Season 82 Autism Service Dogs 98 Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services

Parenting 54 The View From My Section…What’s Christmas Without Toys?

66 Small Stories for a Big World 70 When Parents Struggle with Grandparents Gift-Giving 86 How to Make Christmas About Giving With Your Kids Are Focused on Getting

Education 52 Creative Palooza

Community 56 SciWorks Celebrates 50 Years at Festive Family Friday on December 12th 84 Out and About in Winston-Salem: With Moonshine in the Meadow at Old Salem

Faith & Family 48 76 77 78 80

The Gift of Time With Your Family Create a New Christmas Tradition No Vacancy Musing About…Missing Christmas FAQ: Hannukah Edition

For the Kids 38 94 96 100 104 106

Chris Fox: Local DJ Becomes Author of Children’s Book Kids in the Kitchen: Holiday Edition Kids’ Morning Out Teen Talk with Isabella The Artist’s Corner Book Nook

Dining Guide 108 Omega House

Other 112 Calendar of Events 114 Advertiser Index

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By Meghan E.W. Corbett hen considering buying gifts for friends and loved ones, many of us think of shopping online, at the mall, or even handcrafting gifts for that added personal touch. Finding the perfect gift is nearly impossible year after year because, as we get older and life gets busier, we get overwhelmed with the inevitable chaos of the season. No matter how picky the people on your Christmas list are, Lewisville Laser has just the right gift to keep everyone happy this year!

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“We can help select the perfect gift for anyone on your list,” said Hannah Allen, Esthetician. “We have great ideas for gifts that are very individualized, or for gifts that would be appropriate for any person, young or old, male or female!

Our favorite gift challenge is helping you choose for the hard-to-buy-for gal or guy on your list.”

No matter what, everyone likes to be pampered, and a present from Lewisville Laser will do just that! “Gifts from Lewisville Laser have the added bonus of helping people to feel better about themselves,” said Hannah. “Gift items often include Clarisonic skin-care brushes and starter skin-care sets. People often give hair-removal packages, Botox certificates and microdermabrasion treatments as gifts as well. Gift certificates can be used towards any product or service.”

Anyone who receives any of these gifts is quite lucky! For those who have not heard of Clarisonic, it is a remarkable skin care tool that can rejuvenate and reinvent anyone’s skin. With several facial brushes to choose from, as well as a full body brush, healthy, glowing skin is possible.

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options available at Lewisville Laser, especially during the dry, harsh, cold weather this time of year. “The winter months are a great time to take advantage of all of our services,” said Leigh Summer, M.D. “We like to avoid the summer months for many laser treatments due to tanning, so now is a great time to get started. Many people choose cooler months to treat leg veins in order to avoid wearing stockings in the heat as well.”

Even if you are not sure what your special someone would like, there is still a great way to give the perfect gift!

“With gift certificates as an option, people can choose any level of giving,” said Dr. Summer. “Make-up and skincare products are available, starting around $20, as well.”

Before traffic gets heavy and the stress becomes unbearable, let Lewisville Laser show you how easy finding the perfect gift can be! “Beat the rush and shop now,” said Hannah. But in case you find yourself searching until the last minute, “…we can help you [pick the perfect present] as late as December 23rd. If there is a chance that we may need to order specific products for your special someone, it is a good idea to give us a little more lead time.

Remember, we are only 10 minutes from Winston-Salem, and nowhere near the mall traffic!”

Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics is located at 6580 Shallowford Road, Suite 130 in Lewisville.

For more information, visit the website at, call 336.945.2076 or email info@lewisvillelaser.com.

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Where Customer Satisfaction is Measured in Wagging Tails & Licked Faces!

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hey say, “The best advertisement is word of mouth,” especially if you are Ruff Housing, a doggie daycare and lodging facility. There the clients go by the happy, slobbery kisses and tail wagging you see when they pick up their pups, knowing that their bundle of fur is one happy pooch!

Expert, loving and knowledgeable care has always been at the heart of Ruff Housing’s business model. As a result, the company has grown from the original location at 336 Witt St to four locations in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, making dog owners who want the best experience for their dogs very happy.

Carmine Plott’s basset hound, Miss Daisy, has been spending her days at Ruff Housing almost since the first day of moving to the area seven years ago, becoming part of the Ruff Housing family.

“Miss Daisy came from a breeder, and when she arrived in Winston-Salem, she had never spent the night indoors, or ever put a paw on a rug or hardwood floor. Afraid of people in general and new situations, she started going to Ruff Housing for the benefit of interacting with the staff and other dogs. Slowly her lovely personality emerged, thanks to the love and attention from the Ruff Housing staff, who first and foremost really love dogs. The facility has space for the dogs to run and play, as well as areas for them to rest away from the other dogs if they choose. I don’t know how Miss Daisy knows she is going to Ruff Housing, but by the time we get to Stratford Road, she’s put her paws on the back seat armrest and pressed her face against the window, eventually bouncing 12 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

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around in the back seat as we drive down Witt Street,” said Carmine.

Celine Bongaerts’ precious pup, Piper, has been in daycare at Ruff Housing for about six months and has loved every moment.

“Piper goes to doggie daycare and gets to play every day while I’m at work, so she’s not stuck in the house for countless hours. I don’t worry while she is at Ruff Housing; I can check the live webcams and see how she’s doing throughout the day, although, honestly, I rarely do because I fully trust the staff at Ruff Housing and I know she is well taken care of. Initially, Piper had separation anxiety, which has greatly decreased, because she is so excited to go to Ruff Housing every day,” said Celine. Along with doggie daycare, Piper also lodges at Ruff Housing on occasion and is groomed there, too.

Sandi and David Watts’ golden retriever mix and great pyrenees mix, Hope and Callie, respectively, have been enjoying the fun at Ruff Housing since the facility opened.

“Our dogs have been to all three of the Ruff Housing facilities over the past six years. When we lived in Rural Hall, we would take them to the Witt Street location and then to the Country Club facility. We have since moved to Cary, so now when we go out of town and need to board Hope and Callie, we drive to Ruff Housing in Greensboro, where there is staff that has known our dogs for years. Because we live over an hour away, we don’t get to use Ruff Housing as much as we’d like. There’s no doubt that Hope and Callie love their time at Ruff Housing.

When the car stops at the front door, they are ready to jump out and head straight for the playrooms. Once, Hope got sick when we were out of town and we were notified and decided that it was best for her to go to the emergency vet. Ruff Housing took her to the vet, kept us updated and then monitored her. Every time we called, there was a staff member telling us how she was doing. I felt like Hope was getting the same care from Ruff Housing as we would’ve given her,” Sandi said. But Ruff Housing is not only concerned about their four-legged clients, but also about their two-legged ones, which is what Mal Wood, owner of Major, a 3-year-old chihuahua/papillon mix and Gunner, a 2-yearold shih-tzu/pomeranian mix, likes about Ruff Housing.

“Particularly, I am most impressed with the staff, those that work in the playroom every day.

They are wonderful people who really love the dogs and I have peace of mind knowing that they are well taken care of during the time I am at work. Along with the daycare services, I love the onsite grooming that is available. I have to say that I am consistently pleased with the dedication and care of the staff,” Mal said.

Ruff Housing Dog Daycare and Lodging has three daycare, boarding and grooming locations: 336 Witt Street and 5648 Country Club Road, both in Winston-Salem, and 15 Battleground Court in Greensboro. Its fourth location is Ruff Housing Grooming, a salon and grooming academy located at 3511 Lawrence Street in Clemmons. For more information, call 336-765-7833 or visit www.ruffhousing.com.

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Christmas Shopping is Easy

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By Meghan E.W. Corbett

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rends come and go, but one thing remains constant— people love high-quality, vintage furniture and décor.

Because vintage pieces tend to be hard to find, they can be extremely expensive. Shea’s Consign and Design carries these sometimes one-of-a-kind pieces at prices everyone can afford, while also offering new items for those with more modern tastes.

“Shea’s has a unique feel of new and vintage,” said owner Cindy Ashburn. “Shea’s carries antique and vintage pieces because we have such a love for them. I love how things were crafted a long time ago; such detail and pride in each piece. Furniture wasn’t just reproduced, but made to keep forever.

Each piece has its own unique story; some you get to hear, some you don’t, but each is always so interesting. It seems like we live in such a disposable world now. I am always on the lookout for unique pieces…it’s just in my blood to always be looking. I try to keep antique and unique items at all times.”

For those with items that could use a facelift, Shea’s has the tools to make even the oldest pieces like new again while maintaining the vintage charm.

“I do chalk painting for customers upon request,” said Cindy. “I usually always have a piece or two waiting for me to work on. I have a place at my home where I do most of my painting. We use only Annie Sloan chalk paint, but we do not sell it here at Shea’s.

Since I work during the day, I usually paint after work, which is relaxing to me. I can complete a dresser in about four days; I just finished a bedroom suite for a customer that was completed in two weeks.” This process can completely revamp an item and even give it a new purpose.

While Ashburn stocks the shop with a lot of pieces she finds herself, Shea’s accepts consignment and also tries to support local artists and the local community. “Supporting local helps our community,” said Cindy. “I try to use local as much a possible because I believe in helping other businesses in our area. Some of our local vendors include Pinnacle Hills Goat Milk Lotions and Soaps, which I love and use daily; Barbra Harrison from Kernersville, that makes homemade

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greeting cards; Mildred Taylor, who makes our handmade dishcloths; Scott Faulkner, that crafts unique furniture from vintage barn wood, which customers love; Hershel Lamb, that makes furniture pieces like they used to in the old days, with care and the quality you just don’t find much anymore—each piece of his furniture has a penny inserted into the wood to show the year he created it and his signature turtle stamp; Joanna Scott’s Twisted jewelry line, made from twisted aluminum wire and beads; Bob and Joy Hemmings, who take vintage silverware and make stunning jewelry pieces. Bob Holtje is another artist here that makes great products, such as amazing pepper mills and cutting boards, butter knifes, wine stoppers and ink pens, from unique wood; and Shelle McCollum, who uses vintage wood with glass vases and bottles to create lovely wall art for flowers and arrangements. I am always looking for unique and stunning handmade items such as these. We take furniture and home accessory consignment by appointment with no consigner fee and a 50/50 split on all items.”

All the beautifully handmade, vintage and new pieces give Shea’s Consign and Design a lot of character— character that even spills out onto its beautiful porch. “Our shop is located in a cozy house that gives it the atmosphere of a warm home,” said Cindy. “Customers are always welcome to sit on the front porch here, listen to the running fountains and watch the birds bathe during the summer months. Now that winter is approaching, we will have hot apple cider for you to sip while you shop. I would like to thank all of our customers for supporting our shop. I give God all the glory for giving me this opportunity to have this shop and meet so many wonderful people—most have become personal friends. I have been truly blessed with this opportunity.”

Shea’s Consign and Design is located at 504 Harvey Street in Winston-Salem. For more information, call 336.448.1612, or visit the website at www.sheasconsignanddesign.com. Shea’s Consign and Design can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Sheas-ConsignDesign/344104022350097 and on Pinterest.

Vintage & Antique Furniture New Ladies Gift Items 336.448.1612 504 Harvey Street Winston-Salem, NC Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-5:30pm | Sat 10am-2pm www.SheasConsignAndDesign.com

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Santa Paws Four-legged Family Members Love Santa, Too!

By Carolyn S. Peterson

hy should only those in your family who walk upright get to visit Santa and tell him their Christmas wish list? Our fur babies, and those with scales as well, have their own wishes for that special dog toy filled with treats, catnip-stuffed mouse or maybe whatever is the perfect gift for the iguana. Well, your four-legged family members are in luck with a visit from Santa Paws on December 6th, 2014, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Dero’s, located at 2671 LewisvilleClemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Humane Society of Davie County (HSDC).

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Since 2009, Dero’s, a decorating and custom home fashion and accessories store, has opened the doors of their business to owners and their pets who wish to sit on Santa’s lap and get their photo taken. “Dero’s has been kind enough for the past 5 years to host the ‘Santa Paws’ event with a beautiful holiday setting, with a fireplace and Santa in his chair. The HSDC saw this as an opportunity to reach out to the community, so that pet lovers could have Christmas photos of their pets, while raising funds for HSDC,” said Jane McAllister, President of HSDC. While you are visiting Santa, you can shop Dero’s special pet section in the store for items like pillows, bowls, decorative signs, prints and much more!

The cost per pet for a visit with Santa, a photo, as well as a frame is $10. Local photographer Sara Handy of Picture Pawfect is donating her services for the day. “We are fortunate that 100% of the proceeds will go to supporting the HSDC. Last year we found homes for a combined total of 265 dogs and cats. Our spay/neuter clinic transport program provides a low-cost option for approximately 400 pets annually; our rabies clinics vaccinate over 200 pets annually. We are developing an active youth volunteer program that affords excellent service opportunities for youth ages 13 and above. We are a small organization trying to make a large ‘paw print’ in our community,” Jane commented. Along with the furry family members, like dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, owners are invited to bring their non-furry pets, like iguanas. “To ensure that all pets are safe while visiting Santa, we ask that cats and small pets arrive in a carrier and all dogs are on leashes,” stated Jane. Weather permitting, there will be an added treat to the day’s activities.

“We will also have two beautiful Clydesdale horses, courtesy of their owner, Stephanie Danner, at Dero’s, as well as Santa and the great pet gift ideas and in-store specials for the day’s Santa Paws visitors. People can make photos with the horses as well, and we ask that a donation be made to the HSDC at the time,” Jane said.

There truly is nothing like the holiday season, especially when all the members of your family are involved. So, bring those you cuddle with on wintery nights to Dero’s to meet Santa Paws and have a photo to cherish for years to come.

Santa Paws is on December 6th, 2014, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Dero’s, 2671 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC. For more information, call HSDC at 336-751-5214 or email hsdcmarketing@gmail.com.

Holidays at Reynolda

Candlelight Tours December 4, 5, 6 $20; $15 for members and students. Advance purchase recommended online at reynoldahouse.org or 336.758.5150 Hour-long tours of the 1917 historic house featuring stories from a Reynolds family holiday, refreshments, and a children’s chorus.

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ike every area of life, it’s the little things, the details which make a life “decorated.” What you choose to surround yourself with is the decoration of your life. From the people in your life, to the furnishings in your home, everything adds up to who you are and how you live life. For over 40 years, Dero’s Wallpaper, Fabrics & Draperies has been helping its customers to make their houses into homes and their lives a little more beautiful.

of-a-kind window treatments for your home, but bedding and numerous home fashion items made especially for our customer’s needs,” Gretta commented. Not only is Gretta at Dero’s to help customers, but Patricia Braswell, who has been with Dero’s since practically day one over 40 years ago, and Lynn Kelly, a professional wall-covering hanger, & Mike Czerwinski are available to help you pull the look that you want together.

A Love of What They Do “Patricia, Lynn, Mike and I have Since 1993, Gretta Parnell has worked varied backgrounds, but bring our at Dero’s as a consultant and expertise in different areas of designer, and in 2002 she became decorating to Dero’s, and are able to the owner, but unlike what her title work with our customers to give them might imply, Gretta does it all at the look that they want their homes to Dero’s and more than anything she have. Working together as a team enjoys the work of helping customers offers our customers a different bring beautiful into their homes. “I approach to decorating. It’s one first began working at Dero’s in 1993 thing to choose fabrics, paints and and it has been a real journey to wall coverings and have them look watch and be a part of the good together in the planning stages, transformation that our customers but I believe the room will ‘tell you’ enjoy today. Not only do we carry what it needs. For example, if you wallpaper & fabrics, we have choose vibrant and colorful expanded to include home wallpaper, when you enter the room furnishings, antiques, gift items, you may feel like that is just enough, jewelry and more…it has taken on a leading you to go with a subtle fabric life of its own and is a place where for your window treatment. The room you can decorate your home top to will speak to you, telling you exactly bottom in one store,” said Gretta. what it needs, based on how it makes With free in-store consultation, Gretta you feel,” said Gretta. Dero’s has and her co-workers Patricia Braswell, everything you need to take a room Lynn Kelly & Mike Czerwinski, Mary from creative inspiration to Smith and Wanda Davis can help you completion. From major items to the with everything from decorating your small details that enhance any room, entire house to finding that perfect Dero’s allows you to begin “Living mirror or lamp to give your room a a Decorated Life,” reflecting your Photo By One Shot Photography little something extra. “Over the years individual style.

Dero’s has gone from mainly a fabric “When you come into Dero’s, you will be able to see everything that and wall covering store to offering our customers a little bit of you are purchasing, all under one roof—wallpaper, fabric, prints, everything, expanding to include artwork, mirrors, lamps, candles mirrors…it will be a unique decorating experience, one that you will and unexpected gift ideas like jewelry, cards, home fragrances, Wind enjoy,” commented Gretta. Part of making a space or room your own & Willow dip mixes, cook books and the newest addition of Van is adding something that is special just to you, and the team at Gogh Chalk Paint. We offer classes showing how to use the chalk Dero’s is ready to help take your vision and make it reality, leading to paints on items like message boards, floors, cloths and other painted a life, room or home that is well-decorated! projects. We still maintain a huge selection of in-stock wallpaper, as well as a special-order book library, which is complemented with a Dero’s is located at 2671 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons, wide array of in-stock fabrics and an abundant collection of specialNC. Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, order fabrics, allowing you to create a personalized décor for your 10 a.m.–5p.m. For more information, visit www.derosinteriors.com home. Our on-site custom drapery workroom creates not only oneor call 336-768-7962. Also, find Dero’s on Facebook 18 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

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A basket of sweet treats from Christina’s Dessertery is a delicious way to ring in the holiday season! Whether given as a hostess gift, corporate gift, or simply a yummy gift from one friend to another… it’s sure to be a favorite! Visit ChristinasDessertery.com or see their ad on page 113.

Give the gift of Dance to the children in your life. Gift Certificates for Dance Lessons, Birthday Parties and fun Dance Apparel are available. Please visit our Studio across from Tanglewood, in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center or check us out online at www.prodanceacademync.com.

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including great stocking stuffers such as goggles, shampoo and conditioner, watches, sunglasses, and more! Under-the-tree options include swimwear, water aerobics equipment, and much more!

Swim Gear offers the biggest selection of goggles in the Triad and specializes in custom fits to ensure that they are suitable for any circumstance! Available at Swim Gear at 147 S. Stratford Rd or www.SwimGearNC.com.

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Membership to the Children’s Museum makes a great holiday gift for everyone from the kids to the grandparents! Visit ChildrensMuseumOfWS.org or see their ad on page 59.

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Welcome to

the Baby Issue of Forsy th Family! ith our gorgeous cover featuring the beautiful baby boutique, Rolly’s, we thought it fitting to focus much of W our December content on babies! We hope you enjoy this issue and find it to be useful and informative.

If you are a new parent, or know someone who is (or who is expecting), please be sure to check out these great advertisers who offer products and services for everything from prenatal care through the first year!

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Thinking of Having A Baby?

By Melanie Schwartz, MD

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hhh. Babies. Sweet-smelling lotions, heart-melting first smiles, nursery colors, first steps, first words, first day of school…Ahhhh. Some of our first thoughts surrounding potentially procreating revolve around these things. As a mother of two sweet girls, I can attest that all of those things are wonderful and worth the nine months of frequent visits to the doctor, swollen feet, and frequent trips to the bathroom. I’m fortunate that both arrived happy and healthy and not a day too soon.

However, not all pregnancies are routine and no two pregnancies for the same woman are always alike. Some differences in pregnancy symptoms and outcomes may be age-related, disease-related, or simply due to multiple pregnancies. If you are thinking of becoming pregnant for the first time or even for a subsequent pregnancy, taking a moment to review medical information regarding prepregnancy health or risk factors for high risk pregnancies may help you make an informed decision about whether the timing is right for you to begin or expand your family.

General areas of focus to insure you are healthy pre-pregnancy include optimizing your personal weight. This may involve gaining or losing a few pounds. Dietary considerations are important to provide you and your developing baby the nutrients you both need throughout pregnancy. Scheduling a nutrition visit prior to, or during, early pregnancy is a helpful guide for many women. Reducing hazardous environmental exposures at home or in the workplace, decreasing or eliminating substance use (smoking, alcohol, caffeine or other drugs), screening for sexually transmitted diseases, updating any overdue vaccinations, and establishing a regular exercise routine developed in consultation with your doctor are all good ideas prior to conception.

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will be helpful to reduce one’s risk of pregnancy complications, if these conditions are present.

If diagnosed, these illnesses do not preclude pregnancy if controlled and monitored closely, but do warrant a discussion with your OB/GYN about the increased risks they can impose on a pregnancy. Other items to discuss with your doctor include family history, other pertinent medical history items, and any previous pregnancy outcomes or complications.

One hot topic surrounding conception is the fact that many of us are conceiving later in life than our moms did. Studies show this may be attributed to choosing a partner later due to advancing higher education and career goals for women in modern society. A generally accepted definition for “Advanced Maternal Age” is delivering your baby after turning 35 years old. Risks associated with later pregnancies include more difficulty conceiving, higher risk of miscarriage, increased risk of multiple births, greater risk of chromosome abnormalities and pregnancy complications.

The risks do increase with every year over 35, but as I tell my patients, they do not go from zero to sixty. The risk of Down Syndrome at age 35 is approximately 1 in 350, which is still a risk of less than 1%. Screening tests exist as early as 10 weeks gestation to evaluate that pregnancy’s risk of chromosome abnormalities, if a patient desires testing. These screening tests are generally offered, but are not mandatory and are given after a discussion with your OB provider about their accuracy and test interpretation. The take- home message about pregnancies over age 35 is that most women are able to achieve healthy pregnancies; however, it is always prudent to discuss any health problems or concerns with your provider prior to pregnancy in order to limit adverse outcomes.

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, I hear what you’re saying, but how do I GET pregnant?”

First, it is important to take a prenatal vitamin or multivitamin with folic acid for approximately

3 months prior to pursuing conception, to avoid defects in the fetal spine.

I usually recommend observing 2–3 menstrual cycles after cessation of birth control before attempting pregnancy to insure a healthy uterine lining and adequate hormone levels.

After that time, a general knowledge about your natural menstrual cycle is helpful. The average cycle is 28 days, with ovulation occurring about 2 weeks before the onset of bleeding. Ovulation may occur a bit earlier or later if cycles are shorter or longer. Your fertile time period involves the five days before, and the day of/after, ovulation. Intercourse with a frequency of every other day during that time period is optimal for conception.

According to www.uptodate.com, 85% of couples conceive in 12 months. You should have a discussion with your doctor about whether testing is appropriate if you have concerns about delayed fertility. Reasons for delayed fertility may include advanced age, substance abuse, irregular periods, medical problems, weight problems, past infections causing scarring to pelvic organs, or problems with sperm/egg quality.

So, is it the time right for you? You, your partner and your doctor are the best people to answer that important life-altering question.

Pregnancy is a special interlude in a woman’s life that, though riddled with concern for our baby and changes in our bodies, can be a wonderful time to reflect on what we want for our child, who he/she will be, and how we can be the best parent we can be. Thoughtful preparation as you plan for their creation is a great loving first step towards their happy future.

(Great resources for more pregnancy information: www.uptodate.com and www.acog.org .)

Dr. Schwartz is Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and is a physician at Novant Health WomanCare in Winston and WomanCare in Clemmons.

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trimester you’ll feel more energized, but will experience more physical changes as your pregnancy—and your tummy—continue to grow. You’ll feel the baby move in a first pregnancy typically between 18–22 weeks; with a second pregnancy, more likely between 16–20 weeks.

It’s an exciting time when you’ll also have the chance to find out the gender of your baby—or not! It’s no surprise that during the third trimester you may feel lower back pain, pelvic pain, heartburn and shortness of breath, but as your baby and your body grow and change, you can work with your doctor to put successful coping strategies into place as you make your way to delivery day.

What is my best strategy for staying as healthy as possible?

Following a good nutrition plan is essential, and although there is no magic formula for a healthy pregnancy diet, the tried-and-true principles of filling your diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats still ring true. To keep your weight in line, your doctor will likely suggest an increase in daily caloric intake by 350 calories per day in the second trimester and 450 calories per day in the third trimester.

Your Top Prenatal Care Questions at a Glance

By Martie Emory tarting a family is an exciting adventure and a life-changing event. So, from the very start there’s no more important task than finding the right doctor for you and building a relationship that makes you feel comfortable and cared-for every step of the way.

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With practice locations in Winston-Salem, Kernersville and Mt. Airy, Lyndhurst Gynecologic Associates has served three generations of women in the area, and is dedicated to keeping you educated, healthy and happily on your way to motherhood. Read on for some of their best advice—courtesy of Dr. Jenny Sandbulte—on the most frequently asked mother-to-be questions!

What can you expect at your initial doctor visit?

At Lyndhurst, you will have a nurse visit at around seven weeks to review your medical history and have lab work drawn. Your initial prenatal visit with a doctor will be between eight to10 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual cycle. Expect to discuss nutrition, activities, medications and other precautions for your pregnancy.

Will my doctor suggest prenatal vitamins?

Yes, taking a prenatal vitamin is one of the most important things you can do to assure a healthy pregnancy. It’s wise to begin taking these even before you conceive, so that your folic acid levels are adequate (400–800 mg of folic acid per day is ideal). Prenatal vitamins also contain vitamin A, C, D and Omega-3 fatty acids that are vital during pregnancy; do follow your doctor’s recommendation for the exact dosage, as too much can also be damaging.

What are the biggest changes/challenges of each trimester?

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What tests should I be prepared for during my pregnancy?

Typical tests during your pregnancy—and their timing—include the following: 7th–10th weeks, lab work; 10th–13th weeks, optional riskassessments for chromosomal abnormalities; 15th–21st weeks, optional blood tests to assess risk for neural tube defects; 19th–21st weeks, full anatomy ultrasound (Girl or boy? Now’s the time to ask!); 24th–28th weeks, hemoglobin recheck and screening for gestational diabetes; 35th–36th week, group beta streptococcus screening.

For more information or to schedule a new patient appointment, contact Lyndhurst Gynecologic Associates in Winston-Salem at 336-765-9350, in Kernersville at 336-993-4532 or in Mt. Airy at 336-789-9076. Visit them at www.lyndhurstgyn.com.

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What I Would Like My Son To Know About His Babyhood

By Justin Cord Hayes irst of all, I want you to know that I counted your fingers and toes. It’s true!

The moment I saw you, I did a quick mental count. The impulse seemed automatic. Of course, you had the requisite number. What would I have done if you hadn’t?

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After that, however, I remember thinking, “I will love you for the rest of your life.” I thought of it that way—YOUR life—and not for the rest of MY life. I’m not sure why. Maybe I felt that, even after I’m dead and gone, my spirit would follow you around. I hope, son, that that sounds sweet and not creepy. In addition, I will always remember your first words. Actually, that’s not really true. I can’t remember if they were mommy or daddy (MUST have been daddy). I remember what I could have SWORN you said.

You were just a few weeks or months old, and you proved how brilliant you are by name-checking the first man in space: Russian cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin. OK, OK, I know you were just babbling and producing random phonemes. But, clear as a bell, you said, “Yuri Gagarin.”

I also remember how fortunate your mother and I were, in respect to your sleeping habits. I was told before you were born that I could kiss sleeping goodbye for, like, a year. Other parents of recent newborns shared their horror stories about going four days without more than a solid hour of sleep. At first, 30 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

these tales of terror seemed true. Your mother and I would take turns getting up for you. I’d get up, get a bottle of her milk, warm it up, feed you, and rock you until you went back to sleep, which, typically, you did pretty fast. After eight weeks, you stopped waking up. Yes, that’s right, jealous readers. My son slept soundly through the night from the age of eight weeks to the present day.

The next thing I remember is how you seemed to have great hand-eye coordination from a very young age. We dropped you off at daycare when you were six weeks old. A couple of weeks after we started to take you there, you were playing with a little ball. I reached my hand out in your direction, and you threw it to me across a distance of five feet. I was pretty impressed that your aim was so accurate. I wondered if you might be an athlete when you got older. You’ve opted for soccer instead of baseball, but you have become a better athlete than I ever was as a child.

Finally, I remember your first steps. I think you took them a little later than some kids. You may have been around eleven months.

At the time, I was a journalist for a local newspaper. I had to go to an interview with a local business owner. You were with your mother, on the far side of the living room. I was by the front door, gathering up my things. I reached my arms out toward you, expecting you to crawl over to me for a goodbye hug.

Instead, you let go of your mother’s hands and walked across the room to me. I was amazed. I hugged you so tightly. I hated that I had to leave for work.

Now that you’re ten, my memory about your earliest milestones has become a bit sketchy. But one thing is as true now as it was then: I will love you for the rest of your life.

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First-Year Milestones

By Denise Heidel

baby’s first year is a year of wonder.

Your child will spend a lifetime walking, talking, and using basic skills that all begin in the first year. Being witness to the first is an opportunity. As we honor babies in our December Baby Issue, we thought it might be helpful to include a list of some of the First-Year Milestones new parents can expect.

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1st Month • May be able to momentarily lift head • Can turn head from side-to-side while on his back • Can focus on face within 8–12 inches • Will become quiet at the sound of a voice 2nd Month • Still needs neck support, but can lift head almost 45 degrees when he is lying on his stomach • Can follow objects with his eyes • Searches for sounds • Cries become more distinctive, allowing parents to differentiate between hunger, wetness, pain, etc.

3rd Month • Holds objects • Can raise head and shoulders when lying on stomach • Can bear weight on his forearms • Will smile at familiar faces and engage in play

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4th Month • Good head control • Can sit with support • Rolls from back to side • Laughs

9th Month • Begins crawling • Can pull self up from sitting to standing • Responds to simple, verbal commands • May use thumb and finger to pick things up

5th Month • Begins teething • Can bring feet to mouth and play with toes • Smiles at reflection • Can tell family and strangers apart

10th Month • May speak first words, usually “mama” or “dada” and understands their meaning • Understands “bye-bye” • Waves • Plays interactive games

6th Month • Can hold a bottle • Adjusts body to see and observe an object • Turns head from side-to-side as well as up and down • May begin to make one-syllable sounds

11th Month • May roll a ball • May place objects into a container • May shake head for “No” • May demonstrate frustration if restricted

7th Month • Can bear full weight on legs • Sits without support • Responds to name • “Responds” when he is talked to

12th Month • Walks with one hand held • May stand alone and attempt first steps • Turns pages in a book • Imitates sounds

8th Month • Reaches for things out of reach • May stand, holding onto furniture for support • May release objects • Listens and responds to selective words, including “No”

The first year of a baby’s life is exciting! Each month brings these, as well as many other firsts. All children develop at their own rate, but if you have concerns about your child’s development, be sure to speak to his or her pediatrician.

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The Mommy Diaries: A Parent’s Sacrifice By Emily Eileen Carter

othing helps you appreciate your parents more than becoming a parent yourself. Parenting is the hardest job in the world. It’s not for the faint of heart; it’s a job with long hours, late nights, and sometimes little gratitude. It requires your deepest commitment, devotion and sacrifice. In addition, it’s the most rewarding and heartbreaking job you will ever have. You see your young one grow, learn and discover the world, while also supporting them as they make mistakes, struggle with challenges, and suffer through the bouts of disappointment that are inevitable in life.

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For me, I became a parent as soon as I found out I was pregnant. The unconditional love, worry, doubt, excitement all began to build as my little one grew inside me. After Lucas arrived, the love has snowballed, and, of course, my worries, doubts and concern for his life and future have also grown. New parenthood can be overwhelming—every new stage is a learning curve for you and your child.

But in the past two months, as our little man had his first major cold and stomach bug, it really has hit me how much blood, sweat and tears go into this parenting thing. I have really reflected on how much my parents did for me growing up. After being up long nights while my little man coughed and cried, seeing him in pain and discomfort, I felt the most heart-wrenching feeling in the world.

I admire my Lucas’s resilience, his ability to smile and play and laugh, even when he doesn’t feel his best. It definitely makes me think back to my parents, the many nights they spent up with me when I was sick: changing sheets, holding my hair back as I threw up, a midnight run to the store for medicine. Not to mention my teenage years, when I am sure I kept them up countless nights with worry or concern.

In addition, as a parent, I know they suffered with me through my own disappointments and challenges, but they also celebrated my victories and successes with me. I remember once asking my mom, “Do adults have fun?” She replied, “I have fun watching you have fun.” That has always stuck with me, how my joy was her joy. As a mother, I completely understand; and, of course, the flip side is that your child’s pain is your pain, too.

This incredible love and bond of parenting continues to astound me.

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adult, I probably wasn’t the best at expressing this gratitude or even realizing how much I had to be grateful for. However, as a parent, I am infinitely grateful for, and awed by, the undying love that fuels the long hours and sacrifice of parenting.

I am now fully aware of how amazing and wonderful my own parents were and still are. I only hope that I can offer Lucas the same incredible love, guidance, sacrifice and dedication, even if it takes him 30 more years to recognize it.

Dear Baby Lucas, You are over 8 month s old now. You have been in daycare for a month . Mommy had a muc h harder time with this transition than you, but you lov e it! You are very social and have many baby friends that you love to see and play with each day.

My favorite part of th e day is when I pick you up each afternoon. You throw your hands in the air and squeal. It makes my heart soar to see you so happy to see me!

You are also trying big-boy foods like gr its, rice, eggs and other things that Mommy and Daddy eat.

Daddy and I took yo u hiking this month and you love being high up in the backpack. You laugh ed and smiled so much. We are so excited you lov e the outdoors as much as we do!

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Chris Fox

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days of Florida to “hanging out with the polar bears” in Minnesota. “I [had] worked in a country station for 8 years in Lakeland; I really wanted to be on a morning show, but without experience, no one would hire me. I found a radio station in Minnesota that gave me a great opportunity to host my own morning show.

After a few years, I got a call from 99.5 WMAG here in the Triad, and after learning I would be working with the superstar, Lora Songster, I couldn’t turn it down!” recalled Chris. So how did Chris come to write his book? It all goes back to his childhood and an unexpected surprise in a box….

“The book is loosely based on something that happened to me when my parents were walking into a Publix Supermarket and they stopped to make a purchase outside. This ‘transaction’ was a very positive thing for me and the basis for the book,” Chris said. The premise of the book begins with a family on their way to an amusement park, but they come across two orphaned animals. “The two cats that are in

the book are based on my two cats that helped me get through some tough challenges over the years. I think there are a few messages in the book, but the one that really stands out is how a child can love without judgment. The book also teaches kids the importance of compassion,” commented Chris. Even with the publishing of his book, Chris doesn’t think of himself as a writer.

“I am not really a writer. I just have a brain that doesn’t want to turn off. I have found if I put these ideas on paper, it makes me smile.

Smiling is supposed to prolong our lives and I want to live a long time,” Chris stated. When asked if he has any more stories in that brain of his, he said, “Yes, I have my really big idea. I drew a picture of a character when I was in the 1st grade; my mom still has it. I have wanted to write a series of books about said character for a long time.” No doubt listeners and readers haven’t heard the last of Chris Fox….

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etting ready for a new baby, whether you are expectant parents, grandparents-to-be or a friend celebrating a new arrival, requires a lot of thought on what is the best furniture, clothing, blankets, gifts and those little accessories for the new bundle of joy. Today’s parents want to create a haven for their little one that will help their baby feel comforted and nurtured, as well as stimulated by his or her environment, so they may thrive. For over 25 years, Rolly’s Baby Boutique has been the luxury, specialty “must-stop shop” for those with babies and children from birth to 4 years old, looking for unique, premium, in-demand products which are hand-picked by owner Melanie Barbee, who feels like she was hand-picked to own Rolly’s Baby Boutique, after shopping there years ago when she herself was expecting. “There’s no doubt I am where I am for a reason. I believe children are a wonderful miracle and each child should be celebrated, and that is what we do at Rolly’s Baby Boutique, each and every day, continuing a legacy that started many years ago,” said Melanie Barbee, owner of Rolly’s Baby Boutique.

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A Legacy of Caring for Children If you grew up in this area, it would be pretty safe to say that you remember visiting the toy store Tiny Town, which was where Rolanda Frazier, Rolly’s Baby Boutique founder, worked before opening Rolly’s. “We have customers that come in every week who have lived in this area their entire life and have wonderful memories of coming by Rolly’s with their parents, first at the Reynolda Village Shoppes location, and then eventually at the Thruway Shopping Center store. I shopped at Rolly’s when I was expecting 17 years ago, and as a business person, I knew the experience that she created for all new parents was something that was exceptional in a retail environment,” recalled Melanie. Melanie was an executive at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. for several years, working in brand and sales, so life kept her busy until a few years ago.

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A Mid-Life Crisis…a Good Thing!

After Melanie retired, she took care of her aging parents until they both passed away and also spent time with her daughter during middle school and the beginning of her high school years. “When my father died and my daughter received her license, no longer needing me to chauffeur, I thought, ‘I really have no one to care for anymore,’ other than my husband of 33 years, so I had a mid-life crisis and wanted something else to take care of, and that was a retail store!” Melanie said. Rolly’s Baby Boutique had sold once when Rolanda retired and Melanie had talked to her about buying the business, but the timing wasn’t right. September 2013, Rolly’s was for sale again and as Melanie likes to say, “It was my lucky day!”

With her experience in sales, brand and marketing, Melanie had started a business, preparing her to purchase Rolly’s Baby Boutique. “While I was caring for my parents and being wife and mom, I started a consulting firm, The MadCat Group, with one of my very best friends, Scott Rhodes; we did and still do marketing and strategy consulting for companies all over the United States.

This allowed me a schedule far more flexible than that in the corporate world; however, something was still missing,” Melanie commented. It wasn’t long before Melanie found that that ‘something missing’ was owning Rolly’s Baby Boutique!

More Than You Expect When You are Expecting!

As a mom, Melanie knows the feeling that all expectant moms have… excitement and a little bit of anxiety. When parents-to-be visit Rolly’s Baby Boutique, they are in for a treat and a different shopping experience than they would find at “big box stores.” “We like to say Rolly’s is a happy store. What’s not to like about becoming a parent or grandparent for the first time or being a little one with a store full of toys to play with at any time? Each expectant mom has the excitement of the new baby, as well as being anxious, too. So we laugh and share ‘war stories’ about no sleep, wub “emergencies” and temper tantrums. It is fun. Because all of the ladies at Rolly’s are moms, we can laugh with new moms and realize our little problems are just that, little and—oh, so worth it to have a baby!” stated Melanie.

Upon walking in Rolly’s Baby Boutique, you realize you are in a very special place.

“When customers walk in, I want them to feel at home. Whether they are 2 feet tall or 6 feet tall, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy themselves. Just recently, a little boy named Lucas said, ‘I could stay here all day.’

What a compliment! I doubt anyone has ever said that about a ‘big box store’ and I know no one has ever said that about shopping online.

We can never compete with online or ‘big box stores’ on price, but it’s the experience of shopping at Rolly’s that sets us apart. We just try to make it the best experience a little girl or guy and their parents can have right here locally in Winston-Salem, NC,” Melanie said. And it’s not only the “shorter” customers that love the “Rolly’s experience. “On beautiful North Carolina fall days, we love to keep the doors open to the store, and one afternoon two ladies walked by and we could hear them talking, although they didn’t know it. One said, “Oh, that is the baby store. I just love that store even though I don’t have any babies to shop for. And the people that work there are so nice.’ I think they are right.

We love our work and our guests, that is why we welcome them into our ‘home’ and make them feel as special as we feel, because they have chosen Rolly’s to do business with,” Melanie commented. The attention that you receive at Rolly’s is much different than at any other baby store.

“We walk around the store with our guests, helping them choose items. As moms, we know that if you are buying sheets, you’ll need three, unless you want to do laundry every day, that you can’t have enough burp cloths and all those other things that new moms might be unsure of. There’s no registering with a scanning ‘gun,’ we walk with you and help, answering all your questions.

It’s the personal attention that you don’t get at other stores that we make a priority at Rolly’s,” said Melanie. Making each guest’s shopping experience special is just part of what makes Rolly’s something more than you expect.

“At Rolly’s it’s about making memories, laughing out loud about our parenting skills, talking about how you feel at nine months pregnant, helping little ones build a tower with magnetic blocks, celebrating when we hear one of our customers is having triplets. That is what Rolly’s is about and what I am about.

It is the happy things that we can all smile about and laugh about and praise God that we all will get through the tough and rewarding job of being a parent together…I hope that makes Rolly’s special,” Melanie stated.

Rolly’s Baby Boutique is located at 272 S. Stratford Rd., Thruway Shopping -Melanie Barbee Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Hours of operation: 10-6 pm Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 336-722-6713 or visit Rollysbabyboutique.com

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What women should know about osteoporosis

Did you know 50% of women are at risk for fractures?

Are you one of the 50% of women at risk for fractures?

Broken bones and aging seem to go hand-in-hand and for good reason. Aging puts you at a higher risk for brittle bones caused by osteoporosis, a disease that affects about 54 million people. In fact, one in two women and up to one in five men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

As you age, you can lose more bone than you form.

Unfortunately, a broken bone is often the first sign of low bone density, because many don’t realize they have the “silent” disease that makes their bones brittle. “The good news is it’s never too late to take action, because you can protect against further bone loss,” said Catherine Rolih, MD, Medical Director of the Novant Health Osteoporosis Clinic. This starts with finding the right provider who can help.

Your care starts with the right team.

Specialists at Novant Health Osteoporosis Clinic are experts in caring for those who have this complex disease. They focus on managing the disease through counseling you on lifestyle changes, vitamin supplements and nutrition, and prescribing medications to help decrease future bone loss and maintain healthy bone habits. Other services offered are referrals for infusion medications, physical therapy for balance and strengthening, and DEXA scans to monitor bone density.

When it comes to osteoporosis, seeking preventive care early is important. “The problem is so many don’t find out they have it until they have a fracture,” explained Dr. Rolih. “The sooner you get the diagnosis, the better your chances are that your quality of life will remain high. We can help you stay moving and stay healthy.”

Most fractures related to osteoporosis occur in the hip, spine or wrist. Postmenopausal women are at the highest risk for osteoporosis. Additional risk factors include: • Getting older • Being small and thin • Having a family history of osteoporosis or fractures • Taking certain medications (steroids, PPIs) • Being a white or Asian woman • Having osteopenia, or low bone mass NovantHealth.org 44 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

Since medications and supplements are essential to bone health, patients consult with an on-site clinical pharmacist as part of the office visit. It’s important for the pharmacist to review all medications to ensure that one is not negatively impacting bone health or increasing the risk for falls. “A oneon-one meeting allows you to ask questions, so you thoroughly understand why medications are prescribed and how they are addressing your medical conditions,” said Jennifer Worley, PharmD, one of the clinic’s pharmacists.

How this disease affects your bones.

Many don’t realize that bone is a living tissue and it is constantly being replaced. Osteoporosis is when new growth doesn’t keep up with the removal of old bone, and this is more likely to happen as you age.

The osteoporosis clinic helps address the care gaps frequently found when treating patients with osteoporosis. “I work hard to figure out if there is an underlying medical reason to indicate why my patient sustained a fragility fracture,” said Amy Mitchell, MSN, FNP-C, the clinic’s nurse practitioner. “I read bone density studies, evaluate X-rays and obtain lab work. All of this information I use when collaborating with my patients to develop a treatment plan. I also coordinate their care with the orthopedist who is managing the fracture, as well as the primary care provider who is overseeing all aspects of the patient’s care.”

Post-menopausal women age 65 and older, along with men age 70 and older, should have a baseline screening DEXA scan, a test that measures bone density. Some people might need one at an earlier age if they have certain risk factors, so it is recommended that you discuss bone health with a healthcare provider regularly.

For more information or to make an appointment with the Novant Health Osteoporosis Clinic, please call 336-718-1680 or visit the website at nhosteoporosisclinic.org. You can choose from two locations. One office is at 3333 Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem and the other is at 1750 Kernersville Medical Blvd. in Kernersville.

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Women and Heart Attack – Prevention through Education at Forsyth Cardiology

By Pam Goldberg colleagues, who care for patients in Winston-Salem in an office currently located at 3073 Trenwest Drive, believe lifestyle changes are the best defense against heart disease. And when women take the initiative to make healthy changes for their families, everyone benefits.

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hile the media is distracted by fears about Ebola, and the month of October is focused on breast cancer, the number-one killer of American woman continues to be coronary heart disease, which causes heart attack.

This disease strikes down almost twice as many women than all forms of cancer, including breast cancer. Unfortunately for many women, their first visit to a cardiologist isn’t until after they or a loved one have experienced an event, and they are anxious to learn all that they can to improve the outcome and prevent further cardiac emergencies.

That’s why the cardiologists at Forsyth Cardiology are committed to providing patient education about risks and preventive care, especially for women. Whether they are experiencing heart disease, or caring for a husband or father who is a patient, women have the opportunity to be proactive in preventing and managing heart disease. Dr. Steven Patrick Holland and his Carolina Cardiology Cornerstone

“There are two factors we have to deal with as heart doctors,” said Dr. Holland, “one is that most women don’t understand their own risk for heart disease, or second, the power they have to prevent their family from developing dangerous cardiovascular conditions, by helping with healthy dietary choices.” Dr. Holland, and his colleagues, Dr. Barrett Cheek, Dr. Kurt Daniel, Dr. David Fitzgerald, Dr. Steven Rohrbeck and Dr. Zan Tyson, encourage women to engage their primary care physician in a frank discussion about their risks, and steps they can take to reduce or eliminate them.

The cardiologists noted that primary care doctors are very aware of the risks of heart disease, and counsel their patients that seem vulnerable at wellness visits. However, for busy women, especially those in the “sandwich generation” caring for children and aging parents, those wellness visits may be few and far between. And even if they know the risks, it is very hard to find the time and energy to change the behaviors and lifetime habits that contribute to heart disease. “ The risk factors contributing to heart disease fall into two categories – those that are impossible to change, and those that can be impacted by lifestyle changes. Age is a risk factor for men over 45 and women over 55. Gender is also an uncontrollable risk factor. While men have a greater risk of heart disease than women, each year 55,000 more women than men have strokes and about 60% of stroke deaths occur in women. Family history and previous occurrence are other risk factors that fit in this category.

According to Dr. Holland, the list of controllable risk factors is much longer and includes some that are not as well known or understood as others. These include smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, being overweight or obese, stress, diabetes, depression, high triglycerides and alcohol. A concern about any one of these is a good reason to make an appointment with a cardiologist for a risk assessment. For many busy women, this can be the first step in developing a plan to prevent heart disease for the whole family.

The doctors at Forsyth Cardiology will be moving to a larger office in March of 2015 to accommodate the needs of their growing practice. New patients are welcome and appointments can be made by calling (336) 768-0437. For more information, visit our website at www.cornerstonehealth.com.

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The Gift of Time with YourFamily

By Sherry Frino, PT, Wake Forest Baptist Health

ith the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we can sometimes overlook the simplest gift we can give to our family—time together. Spending leisure time together may occur less often than we wish because of our hectic lives. We may even feel a little guilty when we are just playing and hanging out together, because there’s so much to do.

When we can get past our guilt and let go, spending time together is not only fun, but important for our family’s health. Research tells us spending leisure time with children every day is associated with greater emotional bonding in families. Spending time together playing can also help us become more physically active.

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Here are a few tips that will help you give your family the gift of time together this holiday season, and all year long.

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love is spelled T-I-M-E.” Also, planning ahead helps us make sure we don’t forget to spend quality time together. Work together as a family to find times when you can play or be active together. Weekends often provide more freedom with your schedule.

Be spontaneous. While having something on the calendar can be helpful, don’t forget the importance of being spontaneous. Letting the dishes wait while you have a family hula hoop contest sets an example that play is important, even for grown-ups. Some of my favorite moments shared with my daughter are during our unplanned “walk and talks” around the neighborhood.

Keep in mind your child’s age. Children under the age of six respond better to spending time together with shorter bursts of activity for 10 to 15 minutes. Playing tag, taking a nature walk and dancing around the house are all ways to get short bursts of fun family time.

Teens may be more open to a longer, more scheduled activity with the family for an hour once a week.

Find activities the whole family enjoys.

Brainstorming is a creative way to compile activity ideas. Do this with your family in an open setting, where everyone has a voice.

Often you will discover several activities the whole family can agree on.

Looking for holiday gift ideas that encourage activity and time together? Plan an “adventure gift” for your family. Make a homemade gift certificate for a family outing, such as a scavenger hunt, hiking, horseback riding, ice skating or any other fun adventure. Research shows that experiences tend to make us happier than possessions. Being active and playing together as a family can help build memories that will last longer than a traditional gift. These memories become an intangible gift that keeps on giving.

For more information on becoming healthier together as a family, and to sign up for free Brenner FIT Kohl’s Family Collaborative classes, visit BrennerChildrens.org/BrennerFit.

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between adult children and their aging parents in both the US and Canada, according to research conducted by the Home Instead Senior Care ® Network.

In the case of finances, talking about one’s personal financial situation can be awkward.

Talking about death among family members can cause tensions, especially if it is thought that one person might be “after” the other person’s money. This is a topic which should be approached with respect and care to ensure the senior adult understands the conversation is for his or her benefit.

Home Instead Senior Care Helping Your Loved One Face the Issues of Aging

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hen it comes to having those difficult and uncomfortable conversations about issues such as the end of life, living choices and finances, avoidance seems like a good option, until you need to know your loved one’s wishes. In most cases, procrastination is not a good thing and can have unfortunate consequences.

Open Lines of Communication Are Always Welcomed Not all families have open lines of communication, so addressing the hard questions that come with aging often arise during a crisis. When families do talk, a family emergency is often the trigger.

According to the research, 70% of family conversations about aging issues in the US and Canada are prompted by an event such as a health crisis. Shannon Hodge, franchise co-owner of Home Instead Senior Care, encourages her clients to make their wishes known, but not just verbally. “Starting the dialogue between senior adults and their family members is one thing, but finishing it is another. Nearly 100% of estate planning attorneys and lawyers surveyed in the US and Canada agree it is important to document wishes in writing. Conversations are a good first step, but don’t rely on anyone’s memory with the details of your loved one’s life that are so important,” said Shannon.

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Experts suggest that you look for opportunities to have a discussion. Seize the chance to talk. Whether it’s a friend who is having problems or a particular dramatic moment in a television show, those can be great starting points to begin a conversation about “what if that was us?”

“To help families get going on discussing these important topics, Home Instead Senior Care network has reprised the 40-70 Rule ® campaign. The idea is that when you are 40 and a when a loved one is 70, you should have had the ‘talk’ about issues that so many families want to avoid. This enhanced program takes those conversations a step further, encouraging families to put their words into action before it’s too late,” commented Shannon.

Lack of Planning Can Spell Problems When Crises Strike Finances, living preferences and driving are the three least talked-about end-of-life topics

So, why is talking about the issues that come with growing older so hard for families?

Aging can be stigmatized. Whether it’s associated with decline and death, or simply because older ages are always an “unknown”….none of us, even older people, knows what it’s like to be even older! Most people approach aging with a mix of fear and uncertainty, so it’s not surprising that we are also somewhat afraid to talk about it.

“Beginning discussions early so that you have some ground rules if/when a crisis appears will help you cope. Often the biggest problems in a crisis situation are not with the immediate event, but the lack of planning. We encourage senior adults and their families to have open and honest communications to make sure their life continues to be fulfilling and lived in a manner they would want,” Shannon stated.

Home Instead Senior Care is a private pay, long-term insurance, VA benefit in-home care company and is located at 3410 Healy Drive, Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC. For more information call 336-760-8001 or visit www.homeinstead.com/439.

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Palooza

By Nancy Simpson

n its five years of existence, Creative Palooza has been recognized as an outstanding after-school childcare program. The question is, why does it continually receive such high praise?

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Could it be that the after-school program begins with the students tackling their homework under the oversight of well-qualified teachers?

Or is Palooza beloved by parents and children alike because it provides a fun and safe environment for children? Is it possible the program is held in such high esteem because it is a child-enrichment program, meaning that every day we offer a different curriculum to challenge and engage our students?

Whatever the reason for the accolades the program continually receives, parents can be sure that, when the kids arrive at Palooza, they will enjoy playing outside on the two playgrounds and then coming indoors for

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snacks. Then it’s time to do homework. By 4 p.m. each day, the children break into small groups to enjoy art, music, computers, singing, and guitar and dance. Each day the kids have a great time as they select one of these electives.

Our children are divided into age groups. Ms. Ronni has the small kids (kindergarten and first grade); Ms. Alexa has the second and third grade; Ms. April has the fourth and fifth grade and Mr. Blake has the sixth and seventh grade. Each teacher is well skilled to help with the students’ homework.

There may be many reasons for the success and appreciation of this program, but one thing is sure: children will have a wonderful time at Creative Palooza.

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The View from My Section...

By A. Keith Tilley

What’s Christmas without Toys?

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t’s that very special time of year again, Christmas. Christmas has Editorial always been my favorite holiday, not just because of the gifts, but also the camaraderie among family, friends and associates.

Everyone just seems to be in a better mood this time of year than at any other. This Christmas marks another in the long list of milestones for my family, although not the type of milestone you might expect.

A few months ago, near the end of summer, my youngest son decided to do a complete wholesale cleaning job on his room. Only this time around, he added another step. He pulled out most all of his old toys from their bins and decided to give them away, as he no longer wanted them. Now this is a big deal in our house, considering that his older brother, who is three years older, accumulated quite a collection of toys.

Then, when my youngest came along, he inherited those toys and received more of his own. When the toys my sons had accumulated over the years were combined together, let’s just say they would fill the entire floor space in their room and then some. I’d been looking at toys for years, and then I began to notice about a year ago that my youngest son’s taste began to move predominately toward the electronic gaming area. I also noticed his interest in any type of toy had been gradually diminishing for a couple of years, but I didn’t want to accept that he was growing out of them. Yet on this day in August, he was taking that big leap from child to teen even though his (teen) birthday was still six months away.

Although I was glad to have the extra space, I must admit it was a bittersweet moment, indeed. Watching him place his toys in a bag for donation and knowing that he no longer would be playing with them again made me feel a little melancholy. After all, it had been fifteen years combined that I’d been watching my children play using creativity and imagination. And my youngest was one of the most imaginative of all and yet, here we were displacing all those items that had brought so much joy on Christmas day to receive. I was proud of him, however, for wanting to donate them to others less fortunate. As I watched him place the objects in the bag, certain ones stuck out in my mind. Knowing how hard it was to find a specific toy, or in some cases, to recall the hours I had spent putting them together, took me back in time to that special December Eve. I could even remember his face when he opened particular ones and the joy he felt in Santa for bringing him all these toys. I knew those days were gradually coming to a close. Even though his interests had been changing over the last couple of years, he had still requested one or two real toy items on his list. But this year, that’s all changed. Electronics have taken over as the preferred gift of choice.

Which means that the days of my two little boys playing in their room

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with cars and action figures, plastic guns and cowboy hats, wrestlers with their elaborate wrestling rings with a million pieces to them, musical devices, and Disney movie characters had gone by the wayside. The metaphorical cord to that stage of their life was slowly being severed now. Interestingly, this major step forward was far more difficult for me than it was for my youngest son. Enough so, that I had to take out a few items just for keepsakes of their childhood, something for them to look back on and remember that time in their life. My youngest thought I was foolish to do that at first, but then he knows how sentimental Dad is, and gave me a break. He would even come to me with specific ones and ask me, “Dad, how about this one? Does this look like one you’d like to keep?” He continued, “I remember I really liked this when I got it the first time.” At which point I’d respond, “Sure, put it in the box with the others to store.”

It had to happen sooner or later, I guess. But just as children add a special magic to this time of year, toys provide a special thrill to see under the tree on Christmas morning. I guess now Xbox takes the place of Woody and Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story). Which only confirms growing up is hard…on the parents, that is. If I was a betting man, however, I would bet that Santa will find a way to include at least one more toy item under the tree this Christmas for old time’s sake.

I want to thank all our readers for supporting my column and the magazine so enthusiastically since its inception. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

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1964-2014

SciWorks Celebrates 50 Years at Festive Family Friday on December 12

By Leigh Ann McDonald Woodruff to SciWorks, expanded the exhibits and revised the mission to reflect its responsiveness to the changing needs of the community. n 1962, four women, on behalf of the Junior League of Winston-Salem, introduced a new idea for a nature sciences center that would become a permanent part of the educational and recreational landscape for Winston-Salem.

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SciWorks invites you to help celebrate its 50th Anniversary from 4 to 8:30 p.m. on December 12th, 2014, at

By January 1964, the decision was made to locate the center in the barn Festive Family Friday.

Admission is $1 per person at Reynolda Estate, which was graciously made available by the Mary (free for Members), and there Reynolds Babcock Foundation. Through the cooperation of Wake Forest College, the 100 acres surrounding the building were also made available will be live holiday music, holiday crafts, Christmas for outdoor study and conservation. Plans for the center planetarium included educational programs in the natural and laser shows and physical sciences, displays, dramas, field trips, nature special guests…including Santa himself! walks and a small planetarium in the barn’s silo. At that time, Mrs. Robert Cordell was president of the Junior League, and Mrs. Matt Long was chair of the Project Findings Committee.

On December 12th, 1964, the Nature Science Center—today’s SciWorks—officially opened its doors, allowing generations of Piedmont Triad residents and visitors to experience the spark of scientific inquiry through informal, hands-on, experiential learning.

“Fifty years ago, with much foresight, the Junior League of Winston-Salem had already recognized that this was the city of innovation and made a gift of a science center to inspire the community,” says Paul Kortenaar, Ph.D.“It’s exciting to be part of that tradition and to transform SciWorks into the place where innovation begins for future generations in WinstonSalem and Forsyth County.”

The science center was cosponsored by the Recreation Department of the City of Winston-Salem, the Winston-Salem Foundation, the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, and the Junior League of Winston-Salem.

During October of the following year, there was a formal ribbon-cutting and dedication. Over the years, the center moved to its present location on Hanes Mill Road, changed its name

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During Festive Family Friday, SciWorks is offering a BOGO—Buy One, Give One—special on memberships. You can buy or renew a membership and purchase a second membership for 50 percent off to give as a gift or donate to a family in need.

SciWorks is partnering with the Augustine Literacy Project to identify families of children who could benefit from these membership donations, which allow children to improve their scientific literacy through informal, hands-on exploration in the science center.

As SciWorks celebrates its 50th anniversary, the science center is undergoing a transformation to better fulfill its mission of inspiring creative scientific learning for the Winston-Salem community and beyond. “The stage is set for SciWorks to preserve its past while moving into the future,” Dr. Kortenaar says. “We want to maintain tradition and create a center that provides every child in WinstonSalem with the opportunity to genuinely engage in individual science exploration and experimentation—to truly be the place ‘Where Innovation Begins.’”

The First Nature Science Center Board of Trustees in 1964 Dr. Frank Albright Mr. P. Frank Hanes Dr. Alphonso Vick Mr. G. Kempton, Sr. Mr. M.C. Benton Mr. James Norman Mr. Carl R. Martin Dr. Walter Flory Mr. Irving Carlyle Mr. Douglas Carter Dr. Rachel Meschan Mr. Joe White Mr. Tully Blair Mrs. Joyce Sutton Mrs. Ray Reed Mrs. Ted Blount Dr. Lillian Lewis Mr. Gardner Gidley

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Ages & Stages Toddler Thru Elementary

Say “Yes!” to Just One More Bedtime Story

By Rebecca Olsen

ne more! Please!” Perhaps you have heard this as you tried unsuccessfully to hasten your children to the land of slumber. A plea for just one more story. One more book. You may see this as an effective effort at procrastination; but in reality, one more might have unseen benefits. For most of us, our first literary experiences came from between the covers—of a bed that is—curled up, warm and drowsy, drifting between imagination and dreams.

But perhaps you didn’t know nightly bedtime reading has inherent educational and emotional benefits that go beyond the sheer enjoyment of reading.

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1. Reading helps children to see different perspectives. When children observe life through the eyes of a character, they get to experience things from an alternative perspective, which can help them develop an appreciation for diversity and the world outside themselves.

2. Reading develops a child’s knowledge about the world. Visiting the Amazon may not be on your bucket list, but children can travel all over the world with Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House series, or delve into the past with the If You Lived… series by Scholastic. Children can experience new cultures and environments between the covers of a book from the comfort of their bedrooms.

3. Reading helps children develop empathy. As children experience others’ perspectives, they become more aware of the feelings of others.

Children are naturally egocentric, but reading opens up the door to conversations about other peoples’ feelings, experiences and beliefs.

4. Reading builds problem-solving skills. As anyone who has read a Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys novel knows, reading can help you to think through problems and look for creative solutions. Cam Jensen books 58 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

are a great series to start kids on solving everyday mysteries.

5. Reading helps children understand cause and effect. Watching others’ actions and the resulting consequences can help children develop thought processes to think through choices and predict outcomes.

6. Reading develops beginning reading skills. You might take for granted that your child knows that English is read left to right, top to bottom, but it is not an ingrained skill. Reading with your child helps him or her internalize text direction, one-to-one word correspondence (if you point to each word as your read it), and story sequence. These beginning literacy skills will come in handy when your child is ready to learn to read.

7. Reading teaches good character. One of the things I love about books is that you can learn from others’ mistakes. Stories like If Everybody Did by Jo Ann Stover or Me First by Robin Lester can help to reinforce and develop positive morals and values in a fun and entertaining way.

8. Reading exposes children to new language. Written English is held to higher academic standards than spoken English. Reading is a great way to expose your children to complex syntax, rhyme and other literary techniques, and new vocabulary.

9. Reading creates a positive association with learning. Curled up next to your little one under the covers sharing a good book is a great way to convey that reading is a pleasurable experience. Reading is one of the best ways to become a life-long learner, a goal every parent and teacher shares.

So, go ahead. Give in and read “just one more.”

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Ages & Stages Children of All Ages

Seeing the Positive in Power Struggles

By Lisa S.T. Doss

n our household, the apple did not fall far from the tree. Our daughter comes from a long line of determined and headstrong family members. As a preschooler, she quite naturally tests the boundaries, makes persistent demands, and asserts her personality. We know she is trying to find her way, while learning more about herself. We hope our constructive guidance is enough.

Like most parents, we are always willing to try new approaches to help our willful child through difficult moments with grace.

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The Power of a Routine Changing a routine can be a challenging experience, especially for a young child.

Routines solve the problem of what tasks or chores are accomplished during the morning, evening and bedtime. With a routine, every member of the household can lean on the “house rules.”

If routine is a point of resistance, try using “what” and “how” questions. For instance, when toys are not picked up, ask, “What happens to toys that remain on the floor?

What ideas do you have to solve the problem?

How do you feel about what happened?”

When children are asked to make decisions, they can be praised or experience a consequence.

Homework is sometimes a point of contention.

Coinciding with the “house rules,” children can decide themselves on a homework plan.

This written document would support a schedule and breaks, and eliminate the need for a parent to ask constantly, “When are you starting your homework?”

Are you tired of yelling out morning reminders to the kids? Why not use a dry-erase board placed in the kids’ hallway or on the bathroom door?

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Give and Take “Look what I’m wearing, Mommy! I dressed myself.” This is a great battle for children to “win,” because they feel empowered through the decision-making process, and are learning how to become self-sufficient.

Some families like the concept of brainstorming solutions during a family meeting, which tackles conflicts and supports family unity.

Could time out be a positive place? Yes, children need a few minutes to think about the situation, but can it also involve constructive conversation with your child?

Public Displays of “Attention-getting” A child doesn’t intend to have a full-blown melt down in the middle of the grocery store.

But these situations are sometimes unavoidable. Have you ever wondered, “What would I do?”

Setting the expectation before you leave the house should eliminate that moment when you have to say “no” to a toy or candy.

While a family dining out with the grandparents sounds like an enjoyable evening, you may not know how long it will take for food to arrive; therefore, moms should be well prepared with toys, sippy cups, and food.

If a temper tantrum does occur, do not leave; instead, take your child to a quiet location in the store and let him or her sit on the floor, in a chair, or remain inside the cart. Once your child stops the behavior, you can provide two options when you arrive home: a treat or a consequence.

Calm, Cool, and Collected It is true no two children are the same. As parents, we learn more and more about our children and their needs; however, when our children perceive us as steady and calm, they will count on us to get them through the most challenging moments of their lives. It may take time, but children will learn to understand their need for individuality and strength, if confidence and communication were modeled after their parents.

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Ages & Stages All Ages

Intergenerational Quality Time: From Making Memories to Keeping the Past Alive Through Stories

By Lisa S.T. Doss ongevity is a blessing in any family, especially when the oldest member receives the honorary title of greatgrandparent. Because of their age, the patriarch or matriarch of the family has the ability to provide lasting influences through guidance, comfort, praise and storytelling.

Jennifer Paugh is a blessed woman to have fond memories of both great-grandparents and experience the event of her daughter becoming the fifth generation of women in her family.

Although her daughter was three and five, respectively, when she lost her great-great grandmother, and great-grandmother, the stories continue to offer reflective wisdom and comfort almost a decade later.

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Memories of a Great-Grandmother Jennifer Paugh shares, “I spent three decades thinking my great-grandmother, Edress Bosley, was a walking, talking saint. She was warm, strong and a true Christian. She didn’t have to preach to you because she lived by example.

Grandma Bosley took the time to teach me how to do things, and praised me for being a girl.”

“In the early 1990s, I recall sitting in our favorite place, the back porch swing. While I chatted about college, she told me stories about the past. I learned how she met my Grandpa John, and how they fell in love. Since he died when I was three, I found any information about him fascinating. Without even realizing it, she filled me with knowledge of my family history and told me stories no one else knew. She also gave advice on how to get through life with strength, courage and dignity; how to run a house; and the value of superstitions."

Grandma Bosley was later placed in rehabilitation care due to a broken leg. Despite being uncommunicative, she found silent ways 62 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

to interact with her great-great granddaughter, Grace. Combing her hair, cuddling, or playing with stuffed animals, acts of kindness were exchanged and remembered. Like many children who do not understand death, Grace viewed her grandmother as sleeping after she died and wanted to climb into the coffin and cuddle. Grandma Bosley died in 2006 at the age of 91.

A Gift to a Grandmother In 1950 at the age of 15, Margaret married Truman Paugh, left her home and family, and was temporarily stationed at an Air Force Base in Texas. Along with her three sons, the Paugh family was able to travel extensively across the United States and through parts of Europe.

"When I was pregnant with Grace, my grandmother loved every second. As a young child, Grace was placed on a chair in the kitchen to watch her “Gram” cook. Sitting next to her at the table, they were able to talk while they ate together. Grace was her little helper, and communicated daily by phone. Grace was five when she lost her beloved Gram in 2008.

“I realized it much too late, but she was grooming me to stand in her shoes and keep the family together.

She went out of her way to teach me the family history and the importance of family. Most importantly, I could draw strength on those who came before me. Before she died, she asked me to take the family pictures so the

stories would not be forgotten,” writes Paugh.

Carrying the Past Forward “There is not a day that someone in my house does not mention Grandma,” shares Paugh.

“The stories are committed to my children’s hearts like sacred text from the Bible, and they tell their stories to others. My son, Harley, was too young to know anyone, but he’ll talk about Gram or Grandma Bosley like he knew them.

His sister makes a point to tell him stories, too.

For Grace, those memories are teaching her about her family members and becoming a part of her life. Once, she told a neighbor that her Gram always scorched baking soda to use for bad diaper rashes. The neighbor was appreciative of the information.”

In addition to the stories, the family believes in signs. One of “Gram’s” favorite birds was a cardinal. For Jen, Grace, and Harley, a cardinal began visiting their home after Gram’s passing.

The bird would visit their patio, look into the windows, and come close to the children playing in the yard. When this particular bird arrived, the message was clear, “Gram is sending us love!”

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Celebrate the Holiday Season in Historic Old Salem

he holiday season is a special time at Old Salem Museums & Gardens. It’s easy to find the holiday spirit at Old Salem with the beautifully decorated historic district and all the opportunities to experience authentic history, enjoy fresh-baked treats, find unique holiday gifts and hear seasonal music.

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There’s something for everyone during the months of November and December. Mark your calendars now for holiday family fun at Old Salem!

Nicholas, a new holiday puppet show, storytelling, a delicious treat from Winkler Bakery and more! $7/person (ages 2 and up) includes all activities, a souvenir photo and a holiday snack.

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Enjoy the beautiful historic neighborhood accented by holiday decorations and special programming for children and the young at heart. Several activities will be available including a photo opportunity with St. 64 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

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Small Stories for a Big World

By Kim Underwood arnet finds joy in all aspects of Christmas, decorating the trees, putting out the Nativities, listening to Christmas music, baking cookies, going to Christmas services.

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When I met Garnet, she started playing Christmas music in midNovember. But, as much as she might be tempted to put up just a teeny-tiny tree on the counter in the kitchen after hearing “What Child is This?” she had a rule: No Christmas tree until the day after Thanksgiving.

And, then on that Friday, Garnet, Sparkle Girl, Doobins and anyone else who wanted to participate would assemble and decorate the white artificial tree in the living room. In the days that followed would come the small trees for Sparkle Girl’s and Doobins’s rooms, the small tree for the kitchen and a live tree at the back of the house.

That first year was the only year I ever saw the rule enforced. I no longer remember the excuse for starting earlier the next year. Perhaps the Friday after Thanksgiving was booked. You certainly couldn’t wait until that Saturday. So up went the white tree the weekend before.

Once we started being the hosts for my family at Thanksgiving, the tree in the living room had to go up before Thanksgiving. Last year, Garnet held an art show at the house in early November. That was great because it pushed the decorating date back even earlier.

This year, I came home from work on Oct. 31 to the announcement that the new official date for starting to play Christmas music was Oct. 31. When I reminded her of the rule about the tree, Garnet said that it was foolish and that she had since seen the light.

Unfortunately, this year, a shadow looms. It’s orange and his name is Sherbert. He’s the cat we heard wailing outside our bathroom window earlier this year and who is now an integral part of our household. He has grown from a starving kitten into a gifted wreaker of havoc. Few

are the places that he cannot find a way to reach by climbing or leaping. Highlights from his ever-growing List of Destruction include shredded kitchen curtains, a broken stained-glass picture of an angel that I have treasured for years and uprooted succulents that are among Garnet’s favorite plants. Since that happened, the Christmas cactus has lived behind a closed door.

He’s is so much fun in other ways, the anger soon dissipates.

Everyone knows that, once a decorated Christmas tree appears in the house, it is going shoot to No. 1 on his to-do list. The first year I had His Dogness, he inadvertently smashed some low-hanging ornaments by wagging his tail. The problem was easily solved by moving all breakable ornaments above the level of his tail. No such simple solution is possible with Sherbert. It’s not a matter of simply keeping delicate ornaments out of his reach from the floor. If he spots a shiny angel 6 feet in the air, he will not rest until he has found a way to reach it. Some of these ornaments have been in Garnet’s family for years.

Putting the tree inside a stainless-steel mesh doesn’t really seem to be in keeping with the Christmas spirit, though. So what do to?

Garnet has been pondering that ever since we came to understand Sherbert’s potential for destruction. So far, every solution we have considered is unsatisfactory.

Although reducing the number of trees this year to minimize the list of targets is a start, the white tree in the living room is essential and it’s too tall to go on a table. By the time you read this, we will have chosen a path. At the moment, though, we have no idea what that might be. Perhaps you will see a car driving around town with a 6foot white tree on its roof. Certainly, if you see a beautiful woman chasing an orange cat down the street with a broom, it’s a safe bet that it’s Sherbert.

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December Issue 2014 • 67

Remedies for Children

By Lisa S.T. Doss

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rom health to sickness, sometimes the onset of symptoms is barely recognizable. Parents immediately offer remedies from their own childhood. How many generations of children have been “prescribed” to take a steamy shower, drink lots of orange juice, apply Vicks Vapor Rub and go to bed early? While time-tested treatments have healing effects, we, as parents, might wonder what else could be done as simple preventatives to suppress an impending illness.

Saline Nose Drops If you have ever wondered how to relieve congestion, or clear nasal mucus, the answer is a nasal saline rinse, which is not to be confused with the spray. The solution is made from salt water, and can be made at home to ensure freshness. Children as young as two can receive the few drops squeezed into each nostril. For ease of use, the bulb syringe can also remove the excess mucus. This remedy can prevent potential swelling and wheezing, especially for children with asthma.

Honey and Lemon Juice Honey and lemon juice are the perfect combination to help children older than a year dry congestion and sooth a sore throat. All that is needed is a tablespoon of honey mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice. A study comprising 139 children with upper respiratory infections discovered that “honey was more effective at taming nighttime coughs than common cough suppressants.”

Humidifier or Vaporizer Dry air is a discomfort, especially during the night. Experts agree, cool-mist humidifiers and steam vaporizers are equally effective in humidifying the air. For safety reasons, young children should not be in a room with a steam

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vaporizer. Charlotte Daniels writes, “My pediatrician recommended that I buy a coolmist humidifier for my son, who was born a preemie. I found one that included a Vicks menthol stick. It’s a great option, especially during the winter. I got into the habit of turning it on night after night. He seems to be healthier than many of the other kids in his preschool class.”

Vicks Vapor Rub Parents who grew up using Vicks Vapor Rub can feel confident in using a non-medicated, baby-safe version called “BabyRub Soothing Aroma Ointment.” For babies three months and older, applying the salve on the feet and shoulder blades will help soothe coughing and congestion. For the parent interested in creating a homemade version, there are numerous online recipes available.

Hand-Washing During the cold and flu season, children need to be reminded of the value of washing their hands after sneezing or coughing and blowing their nose. Preventing the spread of hand-tohand contact applies to touching everyday objects such as door handles and railings, pencils and books, video game remotes and keyboards, to name a few. By understanding

the effects of hand-washing, children can prevent sickness for more than just one person.

Hydration In addition to clean hands, maintaining hydration will add to the fight against infection. The reason is that ample amounts of fluid will thin mucus and unclog stuffy noses. Did you know it is okay to give children milk when they are sick with a cold or flu? While it does not cause mucus build-up, the combination of protein, calories and fat will help maintain their strength. For children who refuse juice or water, try Pedialyte or a homemade icy pop.

While the cold and flu season runs until April, statistics find preschoolers have around nine colds per year, while kindergartens can have as many as twelve. Parents can treat symptoms with good old-fashioned remedies proven to be more effective than over-thecounter medicines. This isn’t meant to preclude a pediatrician’s diagnosis or any proper medical attention; instead, these smart solutions may help quell sickness and will most definitely help a child feel much better.

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When Parents Struggle with Grandparents’ Gift-giving

By Stacy Leighton

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-year-old Matt shredded the wrapping from his grandparents’ gift. His parents held their breath. It was a real bow and arrow set (“You’ll shoot your eye out with that thing!” A Christmas Story). Matt was elated! His grandparents beamed, his mother nearly fainted and his father wondered, “Exactly how much rum IS in these rum balls?

Will it be enough?”

Sometimes I imagine a vast graveyard for secretly discarded gifts. A crumbling brick path meanders around mountains of fire trucks with loud sirens, dolls that eat and poop, spy toys, candy—lots and lots of it— inappropriate DVDs/games, makeup and munitions. These toys are especially attractive to people without children. “If you won’t buy them for your kids and we don’t understand the reason why, then rest assured we’ll sneak them under your tree.”

(Incidentally, you should be sure to return the kindness when they do have children!)

Back to Matt’s holiday, what happened?

Hurt feelings, resentment and ruined holiday memories were all but guaranteed for Matt’s family Christmas. This could have been avoided. There are win-win solutions for the gift-giving and -receiving, but first we need to understand what is really at play in these situations.

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Let’s Talk “Parents, please help us choose the gift your children will love and you will appreciate.

Parents, you know your child’s hobbies and passions. You know what they can and cannot handle. A grandparent’s love is so very big, we would lasso the moon for our grands! We would do anything for them; without your advice we are also liable to get anything for them.”

It’s Not about Us This is not about us, our upbringing or current relationship with this other adult. Family relationships are not a popularity contest and grandparents cannot usurp your child’s love.

Children know this. Often the gift conflict is really a power struggle. In fact, the passiveaggressive parent might deliberately withhold information, accept the gift begrudgingly, only to discard it later. Who does that serve?

A Reasonable Solution (after the Fact) Let’s say the gift has been given, and it falls within your age and safety guidelines. But maybe it is “loud” or “messy.” Here’s a thought: suggest that this gift can live at Grandma’s, reserved for the time when your child visits. The gift and the giver should never be discounted or discarded, just as people should not be discounted or discarded. Relationships are as individual as they are valuable. Let’s be clear in our hopes and expectations. In this way and every way, we can nurture everyone involved in loving our children.

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istmas: r h C f o g n i W ideni d n a t s r ng a Child’s Unde ing

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By Lisa S.T. Doss es, children, hold my hand and together we will experience the essence of Christmas.” It sounds like a line from a black-and-white movie starring Jimmy Stewart, watched year after year. In truth, most parents hope they are doing enough for their children to rightly symbolize the meaning of Christmas. With all of the “commercialized” distractions, it is easy to see how children become obsessed by the receiving end. In teaching the grace of giving, a child may discover the true heart of the season. As so many activities are spent as a family, “adopting” a new tradition this Christmas may ignite one of the greatest, humbling feelings of the season.

For school-aged children, one popular outreach effort is the Angel Tree ministry. It allows families to sponsor a child, ensuring a designated boy or girl will have gifts at Christmas. Cynthia Ewes writes, “Our family sponsored youngsters of the same ages and gender as my children. They did the shopping for our ‘angels.’ It made giving very real when my child chose to buy his ‘angel’ the same gift he hoped to find underneath his own tree. It is always one shopping trip that isn’t forgotten. Now that my children are teenagers, they have maintained the tradition of choosing and buying for their ‘angel.’

As teenagers, they no longer have to be told what their gifts have done for another child.

They know.”

What else can families do?

• In your community, local businesses, organizations and churches will have a drive to collect, for instance, canned or perishable goods; coats, shoes, hats and gloves; or “Toys for Tots.”

• Families can “adopt a family.” Julie Wilson explains, “We ask God to show us someone that needs help and we try to meet the need. Our children helped us deliver toys and gifts to families when parents were unemployed, or take groceries where people didn’t have them. While some experiences have been rather ordinary, others have been quite special.”

Families can create a list of people to whom they would like to offer a special gift, such as a homemade baked good or a meal, personalized cards or drawings, for instance.

Teachers, babysitters, an elderly neighbor, a young family with a newborn would be appreciative recipients.

Many families recall using an Advent calendar to count down the days until Christmas.

The Wilson family uses their calendar to focus on spreading Christmas giving. Julie Wilson writes, “Each year, we write Christmas activities on slips of paper and keep them contained in a basket. We always try to include things like ‘see a need and meet it,’ even if it’s [just] helping someone with groceries in the parking lot, bringing joy by singing Christmas carols, baking the neighbors cookies and delivering them (this is the kids’ favorite), or finding a bell-shaker and giving some money from your piggy bank, etc.

Each day throughout December, we secretly draw one Christmas activity, and the written words help us focus on Christmas that day. Our kids love doing a project like this one as a family. I no longer have to prod; instead, they are eager to share. I feel like it is a successful tradition that they will carry with them.”

Since 1965, generations of families listened as Linus told his pal, Charlie Brown, “Christmas is becoming too commercial.” Almost 50 years later, mass mailings and television advertisements continue to leave our children wide-eyed and wanting even more. Along with parents, children can feel comfortable asking questions, learning through the responses, and feeling empowered by spreading happiness secretly or openly.

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New Christmas Tradition The Christmas season is a time for making memories and building traditions. St. John’s Annual Live Nativity provides a comfortable, welcoming venue for families to gather in a unique setting and experience the joy of Christmas. On December 20 St. John’s Lutheran Church & School will be presenting “A Child is Born Drive-Thru Nativity”. From 6-8 pm guests can drive through St. John’s campus as they gaze upon a live nativity scene, complete with manger, wise men, shepherds, animals and more.

Children’s Angel Choir: The Children’s angel choir will be singing for the guests as they drive through.

Petting Zoo for Children: There will be a petting zoo if children would like to get a closer look at the animals.

Giving Back: Take this opportunity to give back by donating to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. Non-perishable food donations of canned or packaged food will be accepted during the Drive-thru Nativity. Monetary donations may also be made to the Food Bank.

“Last December I was invited to experience St. John’s Live Nativity. I was very impressed with the planning that went into this event and the huge number of people involved to help make this so successful. It was a very serene yet animated scene with angels, wise men, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, along with a children’s choir, and live animals.

The night air was cold, participants served in shifts and I know there were many people behind the scene: costume makers, traffic controllers, animal care-takers, set builders, lighting technicians, and many others. It was an amazing and spiritual experience.”

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No Vacancy

By Tami Rumfelt It’s got to be the most famous story of all time. A pregnant Mary who was “great with child” and her soon-to-be husband Joseph must journey to Bethlehem to be counted in the census. After a long, tiring trek, there is no room in the inn, so the expectant couple retreats to the only shelter offered...a smelly, dirty stable where the Savior of the world would be born.

For so long, I’ve skimmed over that famous line from Luke 2, “there was no room for them in the inn,” just blindly accepting the fact that it was merely a “novacancy” issue that led to Jesus’ humble manger birth.

But, wait a minute! Not so fast! Couldn’t the owner of the guesthouse have MADE room? I mean, after all, you’ve got an exhausted dad and a laboring mother-to-be standing at your doorstep desperately needing a place to be for the night and you can’t find some corner of your home for them to stay? Couldn’t the innkeeper have offered up his own quarters? Or, maybe some of his guests, had they known the situation, would have been willing to “scrunch together” to make room for the couple.

We know how the story ends, no such accommodations were made and the baby Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

I’m sad for the innkeeper because he missed an incredible blessing. The first Christmas could have happened in his house! Instead, he probably slept comfortably in his own bed while the miracle was happening in the barn out back.

I’m also reminded by the story of the innkeeper that I might just as easily miss the miracle of Christmas if I’m not intentional about making room in my heart and my home for Jesus. It is so easy at this time of year to pack our days and nights full of busy-ness that we get to the other side of December realizing we’ve never really spent any time observing the birth of Christ.

Don’t miss the miracle of Christmas this year. Create spaces in your life to be still and soak in the significance of the Season. Evict the unwanted guests (stress, to-do lists, unrealistic expectations) that may be crowding Jesus out. Be intentional about making room.

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Musing About…

Missing Christmas

By Tim Roberts - Pastor of Sunrise United Methodist Church in Lewisville

ome time back, I heard the story of a man named George Mason. From what I can tell, it may very well be a true story.

George’s life was consumed by his work. Even Christmas held no reverence for him. Each Christmas, he received several invitations to spend Christmas Day with different families, but he always declined the offers. One particular Christmas was no exception.

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On this certain Christmas Eve, after all his employees had left for home, George went into the office vault to get a little extra cash. As he entered, the heavy door of the walk-in safe shut behind him. Desperately, he beat his fist on the steel door and yelled out screams for rescue. But no one was around to hear. Even the janitor had taken his leave for the day.

Realizing his fate, the lonely miser comforted himself with the thought, “I can make it all right until morning.” But then with an awful shock he recalled that the next day was Christmas. No one would be coming in the office for two days. He almost panicked as he began to calculate the available amount of oxygen. But then he spied a small appliance attached to back wall—an air vent that had been placed there by the manufacturer just in case someone found himself or herself in an unfortunate event such as this. So slowly, George slumped to the floor and began to wait out the ordeal of the slowly ticking clock.

Early in the morning, the day after Christmas,

the chief cashier arrived and began his routine, which included unlocking the vault, yet not actually opening the door. Hearing the lock tumblers fall into place, the exhausted, faint, hungry and thirsty George pushed open the door and exited the human-size safe without being spotted. He was able to go home, shower, dress and return to the office without anyone suspecting anything to the contrary.

Life went on as usual, except for one thing— George Mason had missed Christmas.

Can you believe it? He missed Christmas, all because of a door being shut. I am not sure that I have ever heard of such a thing before. If I have, it certainly isn’t common—or is it? On second thought, there are some people who “miss” Christmas year after year. You know what I mean by “missing” Christmas, right?

There are people who give and receive presents, decorate their homes and trees, make their appearances at the appropriate number of parties and church programs, but who miss the opportunity to savor the splendor and contemplate the mystery of God's love made visible.

This certain segment of people are those who never get around to purposefully shutting a door—shutting the door on the outside world, so they can fully experience a wonder- filled Christmas waiting to be enjoyed. Let me repeat that in case you read over it too fast: A wonder-filled Christmas. A wonder-filled

Christmas is the season which is punctuated with childlike enthusiasm, contemplation, and wide-eyed amazement that the God of the universe actually loved us so much, that He purposefully interjected Himself into human history in a very unexpected fashion—by becoming one of us. I know that’s hard to wrap your mind around, the awesome wonder of that mystery. To fully experience it takes intention, time, worship and listening. Yet, many of us, much like George Mason, allow the door to be shut on all of that—and we miss Christmas.

But what if...what if this year, we did some things different? What if this year, we stop trying to plan out our Christmas celebrations, customs, appearances, __________ (fill your own vice in here), and just let the mystery of the season return us to a childlike state of wonder, awe and amazement? What if this year, we let the incarnation of a God who loves us enough to want to be with us, be born into the spiritually-void routines of celebrations?

What if we were to close the door of our expectations and allow God to throw open wide the door of the sheer joy of mystery? To do so would probably open up our eyes and our hearts to all we have been missing for far too long.

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eing Jewish and living in the North Carolina, I get A LOT of questions this time of year when it feels like we’re separated from the rest of the world as they celebrate Christmas. The truth is that Christmas and Hannukah are rooted in the same things—family, warmth, giving, and love. I thought I’d share some questions that I frequently get during this season in case you were also wondering.

Q: What is the correct spelling of the holiday of Hannukah? I have seen it spelled so many ways!

A: There is no correct way to spell Hannukah…er, Chanukah. They are all right, so pick your favorite and go with it!

Q: Why do you celebrate Hannukah?

A: There are a couple of versions of the reason we celebrate it. The most popular is that around 165 BCE, the Syrian Greeks defiled the Holy Temple with statues of Zeus and other Greek gods. A Jewish family, the Maccabees, fought the overwhelmingly large Syrian-Greek army and won.

In order to re-dedicate the Temple, the Maccabees needed to relight the sacred lamp, a seven-branched menorah. There was only a tiny bit of oil found, enough to last only one day. Instead, it miraculously burned for eight days. Another name for Hannukah is the Festival of Lights.

Q: Why is Hannukah eight days long?

A: It was a miracle that the oil lasted eight days, so we celebrate the holiday for eight days.

Q: What is that candleabra-looking thing that symbolizes Chanukah?

A: That is called the Menorah, which was found in the remains of the Temple after the Syrian Greeks destroyed it. We use it to light a candle each night of Chanukah. We say blessings before we light it, thanking God for this beautiful season. We continue adding to it until we have all eight candles lit on the last night.

Q: So, Santa does not come visit your house?

A: No, Santa does not come, but in many family traditions, children get one present each night after lighting the menorah.

Q: What other traditions do you have for this holiday?

A: It is traditional to play a game of dreidel, which is like a little spinning top that has letters on it. You can play with any number of players. Each player has an equal number of game pieces such as pennies, M&M’s, raisins, etc. When you begin, everyone puts one game piece in the “pot,” and every time the pot becomes empty, each player must put one in the pot to keep the game going. Each player takes a turn spinning the dreidel and whatever Hebrew letter the dreidel lands on, there is a specific task to do with your game pieces, such as take half of the pot, put one in, take all, or do nothing. When one person has won everything, the game is over!

Q: When does Hannukah start this year and why is the date different every year?

A: This year, the first night of Hannukah starts on December 16th. The Jewish calendar is based on the lunar calendar, so the English dates of holidays are always different.

Q: So, if you don’t celebrate Christmas, what do you do on December 25th?

A: There is a little joke that usually Jewish people go to the movies and have Chinese food because those are the only two things that are open that day. It is usually a beautifully quiet, relaxing day that I always look forward to spending with family. In Greensboro, some members of the Jewish community also volunteer their time at local hospitals and others places to give those who celebrate Christmas a chance to take time off with their families.

Q: Do you have any special foods that you eat during this holiday?

A: Yes! Because the oil lasted for 8 days, it is traditional to eat oily foods.

We eat potato pancakes called latkes that are fried in oil. We also eat jelly doughnuts because doughnuts are also fried in oil.

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utism is a neurological disorder that manifests itself in many different ways. Typically, though, it affects males and interferes with their ability to maneuver through social situations successfully. Specially trained service dogs can be an autistic boy’s protector, calmer, and best friend.

For more than five years, Highland Canine Training in Harmony, N.C., has paired autistic children with autism service dogs. The dogs have many tasks.

For children with mild autism, service dogs give them an easy way to talk to others, according to Jason Purgason, Highland’s Training Director. “These dogs provide a social bridge for children who are often excluded by others because of their behavior or lack of social interaction,” he says. Simply put, children will go up to the autistic child and his dog. The autistic child gets an opportunity to have a conversation related to allowing others to pet his dog.

In all likelihood, that’s more of a conversation than he would typically have, if left on his own.

Another hallmark of autism is repetitive behaviors. Autism service dogs are taught to give their masters a gentle nudge whenever their masters engage in

these behaviors. “This touch is often all that’s required to redirect the child from these behaviors,” Purgason says.

Children with more serious forms of autism benefit from autism service dogs in even greater ways. That’s why Mary Adkins of Winston-Salem is working hard to raise the funds necessary to purchase a dog from Highland for her four-year-old son, Bradley.

Bradley can get violent with himself and others—including his mother and older sister—whenever he feels uncomfortable, and many stimuli can trigger his aggressive behavior. For example, he can play one-on-one with someone else, but if another person even asks to join in the fun, Bradley might try to lash out and beat up the interloper.

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Even “normal” dogs have proven to help Bradley when he gets upset, according to Adkins. “When he has a meltdown,” she says, “I can’t help him. I can’t touch him or look at him because it makes it worse. But he’ll go to his room after a meltdown and call our dog Precious, and she’ll calm him down.”

Specially trained autism service dogs not only help calm their autistic masters, but can save them from genuine danger. Bradley is what his mother calls a “darter.” In other words, he will dart out into traffic without warning. He has come within inches of death on more than one occasion. “He fears many things, like a balloon touching the ceiling,” Adkins says, “but he does not know danger.” A service dog would be connected to Bradley via a special hook-and-leash combination. If the dog felt Bradley start to take off, it would instantly drop to the ground to try to keep him from danger.

Service dogs also have been shown to help autistic kids sleep more soundly and for longer periods. Bradley generally sleeps two to three hours a night. More than that can exacerbate his aggressive behavior.

In addition, service dogs can be trained to lie down on their masters. Sometimes, autistic children are comforted by pressure, even though they may not like, say, the pressure of a parent’s hug.

The dog’s weight, by contrast, often has a calming influence.

Calming, in general, is the key, Purgason says. “Autistic children who work with dogs have been documented to feel less anger and to experience fewer acts of aggression compared to the time before they received a dog,” he says.

Adkins is getting close to raising enough money to get started on the process of receiving an autism service dog for Bradley. She hopes she can raise the money soon and give her entire family a chance for a more-normal life.

“Our moms and dads work hard but don’t always have enough to bring us a holiday present.”

These are stories we hear from families throughout the year—trying to meet their child's basic needs without enough left to provide a gift at the holidays.

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On Friday, October 24th, more than 200 people gathered in the Horton Meadow at Old Salem for the 2nd annual Moonshine in the Meadow fundraiser benefitting Old Salem Museums and Gardens. The Moonshine event is unique in its casual, simple format… good food, good drinks, good music and good company… all for a good cause. The money raised directly supports museum operations. Each year Old Salem hosts approximately 300,000 visitors, including 50,000 school children, from all over the state.

The sold-out event was chaired by Shelley & David Holden, Bob & Cindy Kluttz, and Margaret &

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David Townsend. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Winston-Salem’s own Southern Rock band, Below the Line. A delicious array of food was provided by local favorite, Diamondback Grill, while Piedmont Distillers, Inc. created unique signature moonshine drinks that were enjoyed by all.

Photography by Christine Rucker

If you weren’t able to come out this year and enjoy the crisp air warmed by the roaring fire and lively conversation, be sure to mark your calendar now for the 3rd annual Moonshine in the Meadow to be held Friday, November 6th, 2015 . It’s an evening not to be missed.

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Staying on Track During the Holiday Season

By Kelly Lewis, Certified Personal Trainer is the Season for…the holidays. Warm family gatherings, festive cocktail parties, homemade delights, tasty treats, turkey, dressing and eggnog…oh my!

Whether you are working towards a weight loss or fitness goal, or simply maintaining what you have worked so hard for, often the holidays can cause even the most dedicated

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to get off track. By January 2nd, gyms are full to capacity with good-willed folks looking to undo the damage that occurred during this “most wonderful time of the year.” By following just a few simple tips, you can be sure that you don’t have to fall into this “annual tradition.”

Develop a plan

Bring a healthy dish

Keep a positive attitude

Let’s be real…schedules are crazy during the holidays! With this fast-paced season upon us, it’s even more difficult to stay committed to a workout routine. Planning ahead can help you avoid putting exercise on the back burner. The most helpful piece of advice is to stick to your routine! Make an appointment with yourself to exercise, just like you do other important commitments in your life. Waiting to exercise when it’s “convenient” is one way to ensure that your workouts won’t make the cut during the holiday hustle and bustle.

Have you ever been to a gathering where there were no healthy options on the buffet table? Once you’ve decided to make healthier choices, that can be a very frustrating experience. It’s difficult to make good choices when there are no healthy foods available. You can make sure that doesn’t happen by supplying a fresh and healthy option yourself! Trade the heavier, high-calorie dishes for more waistfriendly appetizers and dishes. Another tip is to always eat a healthy snack before you go to an event. Taking the edge off of your appetite will help you to stay on track.

Attitude is everything. You can stay on track if you think you can. There will be plenty of opportunities to make good choices in the weeks to come. However, if you do happen to slip up (and we all will), recognize that it’s not the end of the world.

Simply put it behind you and move on with a positive attitude and recommit to better choices.

There is little doubt that it can be challenging to stay focused on our health during the holidays. However, my hope is that with these tips you will experience a healthier holiday season. It certainly takes some old-fashioned discipline, but it is possible to stay on track. Give yourself the best gift ever this year. Take your health seriously and get a leg up on those New Year’s goals.

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Keep a food journal A little nibble here…a little bite there...it’s incredibly easy to consume unnecessary calories during festive events. One way to track your food and beverage consumption is by keeping a food journal. A food journal is a highly effective tool that helps you to monitor what you consume, especially during special occasions. Seeing your choices in black and white has a way of bringing real clarity to your food and beverage habits. Oh, and remember to count the cocktails…YIKES! Liquid calories add up quickly.

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How to Make Christmas about Giving When Your Kids Are Focused on Getting

By Rebecca Olsen

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f your child had his letter to Santa ready in October, you may be wondering if the true meaning of Christmas has been lost amid the glitter of twinkling lights. No one can deny there is something magical about the Christmas season, but in the rush of shopping and indulging in gifts, it can be very easy for Christmas to become a time of getting, rather than giving. Refocusing your family on giving back can not only be refreshing to a weary heart, but help your family be thankful, so that the “season of giving” is just that.

1. Clean out old toys and take them to your local shelter.

It is sometimes hard for kids to let go of their toys, even if they’re ones they never play with, so start prepping your children early. Begin setting aside items each month and gradually add to the pile. While you can remind your children that they are making room for the new toys they will receive, you can also emphasize that the toys they no longer play with can bring joy to another child.

2. Serve a meal at your local shelter or church.

Pick a service activity you and your family can do together. Serve a meal at your local homeless shelter or serve together at a church function. Sometimes we need a reminder to count our blessings, and spending time with those in need is a good way to get a perspective on how blessed we really are.

3. Add some Christmas cheer to someone’s life.

Inexpensive items like paper chains, cinnamon dough ornaments, and clothespin reindeers can be made without a lot of financial investment. Consider helping to bring some festive cheer to a classroom, a shut-in, a nursing home, or anyone you know who might be struggling with loneliness this season.

4. Make a gift package for a lessfortunate child.

Participate in a program like Angel Tree, which gives gifts to children of the incarcerated, or Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child, which sends shoeboxes to children around the world. Let your child actively be a part of choosing and wrapping a few small gifts. These organizations also often need help wrapping and packaging gifts for shipping, and can be found online or at local churches throughout the Triad.

5. Make cookies or a meal for an elderly neighbor or nursing home.

Activities you can do together in service of others are the best way to remember what Christmas is about; after all, the Baby Jesus was a precious gift given in sacrifice. If you know someone whose Christmas may not be so festive, make an effort to reach out and bless them.

6. Make cards for soldiers serving overseas.

Don’t forget all of our brave men and women who are fighting for justice and freedom all around the world. Let them know we remember and appreciate their sacrifice and time away from their families this season in service of our country.

7. Go Caroling.

There’s nothing like “Silent Night” to bring the reason for the season into focus. Plus, it’s fun to head out into the cold night as a group, enjoying the Christmas lights, only to return home for some hot chocolate. Call ahead or print fliers to let your neighbors know when you’ll be by.

Christmas is a wonderful time to cultivate a thankful heart and reach out to help others.

There is almost always someone that you can bless by your presence or time. You may just find that focusing on giving instead of getting blesses you and your family as well.

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Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt ut some hot chocolate in a thermos, find some Christmas tunes on the radio, and head out into the night for an evening of family fun with this Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt.

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A Moravian Star

See if you can find….

A lighted wreath A snowman A toy soldier A candy cane Rudolph

Red lights

Green lights

A stocking

A Christmas tree

An elf Blue lights

A penguin

Multi-colored lights A snow globe

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3 reindeer Santa’s Sleigh A snow flake

Icicle lights

Mickey Mouse

Santa Claus

The Grinch A Nativity Scene

A present

A train set

Tips: You can print additional copies for each participant from our website, http://www.forsythfamilymagazine.com/. Laminate to use year after year with a crayon or expo marker. Invite another family along and make it a multi-car competition! Check your local paper for noteworthy light displays and be on the lookout for lights in the weeks before your hunt!

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The Nutcracker

to Feature Renowned Guest Artists from Boston Ballet t’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays! Decorations are popping up around town, people are making their lists and checking them twice, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is hard at work on their annual cherished holiday event, The Nutcracker.

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UNCSA’s heralded ballet The Nutcracker has received rave reviews from critics and enthusiastic audiences since the re-imagined production debuted in 2009 under the direction of Ethan Stiefel, former dean of the UNCSA School of Dance, and most recently, artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. This year’s production will feature the artistic direction of UNCSA alumnus and assistant dean of dance, Jared Redick. The UNCSA orchestra will perform under the baton of Musical Director Christopher James Lees.

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In addition to the amazing dancers from UNCSA—who are the ballet stars of tomorrow—The Nutcracker also features select performances with world-renowned guest artists—a truly special treat for the Triad. This year, two celebrated dancers from the Boston Ballet, Whitney Jensen (Principal) and Yury Yanowsky (Principal), will dance the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier Prince at the performances on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Whitney Jensen has been praised by the Wall Street Journal for her “precise footwork and eager energy.” In 2008, she participated in the 23rd Varna International Ballet Competition, where she won the highest award possible, The Special Distinction Medal and Diploma. She was the first American to win this award, which has only been awarded four times in Varna’s 44-year history. She was also presented with the International Ballet Award. Jensen joined the Boston Ballet in 2009, was promoted to second soloist in 2010, to soloist in 2011, and became a principal dancer in 2014.

Yanowsky has participated in numerous international ballet galas.

The full performance schedule for the UNCSA production of The Nutcracker is: Dec. 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.; and Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices range from: Prime Orchestra, $83; Orchestra Center, $40-$61; Orchestra Sides and Front Balcony, $35 to $51; Center Balcony, $28-$38; Rear Balcony, $24-$29.

For the best deal in town, take advantage of the great prices on The Nutcracker “Family Four Pack” for the evening performances on Thursday and Friday, December 18 and 19. The “Family Four Pack” offer is subject to availability.

For more information, visit uncsa.edu/nutcracker.

The guest artist performances will also be enhanced by Yury Yanowsky. Together, Yanowsky and Jensen are sure to electrify audiences. Yanowsky was born in Lyon, France, and grew up in Madrid and Las Palmas, Spain. Yanowsky joined the Boston Ballet’s corps de ballet in 1993, was promoted to soloist in 1995 and to principal dancer in 1999. In 1992 he won first prize at the Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland and the Silver Medal at the Varna International Ballet Competition, and in 1994 he won the Silver Medal in the Senior Division at the International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi. Throughout his career, December Issue 2014 • 91

Homemade Christmas Ornaments

By Rebecca Olsen

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t my house, decorating the tree is a family event, in which everyone participates. The day after Thanksgiving, we break out the boxes and put on the Christmas music. Inevitably, amid the hubbub there is a good-natured argument over whose clothespin reindeer is whose. Those misshapen, gluedripped ornaments are still some of our favorites, because they represent times past. Here are a few kinds of ornaments you can add to your family’s memories.

Colorful Crayon Ornaments Ingredients: Crayons, peeled and broken Baking mold or cupcake pan Cooking oil spray Peel (removing all paper) and break crayons. Spray your mold with cooking spray. You can use cupcake tins for a round ornament. Fill with broken crayons, but do not overfill, and place in the oven at 200 degrees. Bake time will depend on the shape and size of your mold, but our Christmas trees took 25 minutes.

Check frequently until melted. As wax begins cooling, use a toothpick to poke a hole in each to thread hanging ribbon through. Shellac to extend the life of your ornament, or give it as is for a fun-shaped crayon!

Salt Dough Ornaments Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup salt 1½ cups of water Mix salt and flour first and then slowly add in water. Knead and roll out dough on a smooth surface. Use your hand or cookie cutters to create desired shape.

Poke a hole at the top, using a straw or toothpick for hanging. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Once they have dried and cooled you can paint and add glitter or ribbon. The options are endless!

Cinnamon Dough Ornaments Ingredients: ½ cup cinnamon ½ cup apple sauce Mix equal parts cinnamon and apple sauce to create a dough which can be rolled out on a flat surface (approx. ⅓-¼-inch thick) and cut, using cookie cutters. The dough should be dry and not sticky. Use a straw to create a hole at the top for hanging. Bake at 200 degrees for 30 minutes or allow to air dry for 48 hours. Add decorative touches with white puffy paint or glitter, when cooled.

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Kids in the

Kitchen Holiday Edition

By Kristi Johnson Marion and Emily Dodson

‘Tis the season to stuff our faces with way too much food, much of it being unhealthy.

This Christmas season, get in the kitchen with the kids and make some memories, using these recipes of sides and snacks that are both tasty and healthy.

Grinch Fruit Kabobs green grapes strawberries bananas, sliced mini-marshmallows toothpicks Directions: 1. Cut stems off of strawberries.

2. Kids can place fruit on toothpick in this order: grape, banana slice, strawberry, and then a marshmallow atop the strawberry.

Pumpkin Pie Dip 15 oz. canned pumpkin 8 oz. whipped topping 1½ cups powdered sugar 8 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Graham crackers, gingerbread men, apples, or celery Directions: 1. Cream together cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl.

2. Add the canned pumpkin. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and mix well.

3. Fold in the whipped topping. Place into new bowl. Cover and chill for one hour.

4. Serve with Graham crackers, gingerbread men, apples, celery.

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 cup skim or low-fat milk ½ cup Smart Balance butter ¾ cup pure maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: 1. Add cubed sweet potatoes to large pot of boiling, salted water.

Cook until tender, 25–30 minutes.

2. Using electric mixer on low, or hand potato masher, combine cooked potatoes and milk, adding more or less for desired texture. Then stir in syrup and cinnamon.

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his Christmas will be my last holiday spent as a high school student. While I hope I have dozens more Christmases to enjoy, this one is special because it will symbolize my last big holiday home before becoming an independent young adult and going off to college. The two-week break at Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, and I want to make this one really special. A lot of teenagers might feel the same as I do,

teenagers could participate in include ringing the bells for the Salvation Army, helping with Toys for Tots and assisting with coat drives. Also, most churches have angel trees with the names of people in need in this community and what gifts would benefit them the most. This might not sound as fun as skiing on Beech Mountain or spending a week somewhere tropical, but the satisfaction of giving back at Christmas far outweighs hectic travel to far-away places.

In eager anticipation of making the most of my Christmas holiday this year, I’ve reflected on past Christmases that were fun and memorable, and have some ideas on how to make this and future Christmases even better. In the past my family and I have traveled abroad with a large family group to a warm sunny place, spent time playing in the snow, spent time visiting family within driving distance and have traveled to New York City to experience the sights and sounds of Christmas in the Big Apple. One Christmas, we just stayed home, baked cookies and watched a lot of movies.

After recently losing both my maternal grandparents within a two-week span, I realized how short life is. I think it is important for teenagers to visit their grandparents, because you never know how long they are going to be around.

So, when looking back at all these different experiences, I’ve decided to spend my Christmas staying close to home, enjoying my immediate family and participating in some traditional Christmas activities here in Forsyth County.

I’m going to start off the Christmas season this year by helping with the Clemmons Rotary service project called “Hand in Hand.” This event takes place early in December and provides a meal, Christmas presents and a tour of the lights at Tanglewood for 250 underprivileged children in Winston-Salem. In the past I’ve really enjoyed connecting with the children and gaining new perspective on the importance of giving.

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Christmas is a busy time, and it might be easy to take for granted how much parents put in to make the holiday special, so it might be a wonderful thing to offer some help to your parents with things like designing the holiday card, baking cookies for neighbors, wrapping presents, helping decorate the house and, especially, helping clean up.The list goes on. My mom could definitely make a long list for me and would gladly accept any unsolicited help that I could offer, but I draw the line at mopping the floors!

While it may seem crazy that shopping centers already have holiday decorations up, the truth is that the holiday will come and go faster than you realize, and taking some time to think about how you want to spend it will help you create memories that will be forever cherished.

While I plan to have plenty of cherished memories this Christmas, I also plan to complete the unfinished college applications that are due right around the corner—ho-ho-ho, happy holidays!

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If All the Animals Came Inside

By Eric Pinder Genre: Fiction Age Range: 3-6 Reviewed by Lisa S.T. Doss For the curious preschooler, this book answers the question, “What if all the animals came inside of the house?” Yes, indeed, what would happen when the animals played hide-and-seek, wanted a snack, or howled or hooted all night long? Not all ideas are as fun as they first seem. The only line of repetition is, “The walls would tremble. The windows would shake. Oh, what a terrible mess we would make!” The rhythm scheme and words of onomatopoeia add excitement and description to the story.

The illustrations, too, would prompt giggles to erupt from captivated listeners. In the end, as all of the animals are slumbering in the house, the brother and sister decide, “As fun as a house full of critters could be, my dog and my kitten are plenty for me.”

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By Cassandra Clare Genre: Fiction Age Range: 14-17 Reviewed by Rebecca Olsen This series is my new guilty pleasure. Part fantasy and part soap opera, there’s enough drama and imagination to get you hooked and keep you that way. Fifteen-year-old Clary is at a club when she thinks she witnesses a murder. What she actually sees is Shadowhunters expelling a demon from earth’s realm.

The fact that she can see this encounter when everyone around her is oblivious, means she is one of this part-human/part-angel breed of hunters. Thus begins a series of revelations that send Clary on a quest to save her mother from a selfinduced coma, discover if her father is the evil monster everyone claims him to be, and to uncover powers of her own, long hidden by glamours (magic spells that change the appearance of things). Demons, werewolves, warlocks and fairies all make an appearance in this novel, with a forbidden romance thrown in for good measure. While this book may not classify as classical literature, it’s definitely a page-turner.

Bringing Up Bébé

By Pamela Drukerman Genre: Non-fiction Age Range: Adult Reviewed by Emily Eileen Carter As an ex-pat raising her baby in Paris, Drukerman notices that most French children (even toddlers) are well-behaved and content through an entire meal out, they eat well balanced meals, and their infants are sleeping through the night by 3 or 4 months. Drukerman decides to investigate, and while you may not agree with all of the French methods for child rearing, there is something to be said for examining the way Americans parent, from the outside looking in and in comparison to French parenting styles.

Drukerman makes some familiar realizations that as American parents we do tend to hover (aka. helicopter-parent) and over-obsess about safety and getting into college.

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This type of cooking is not easy; it requires much more time and dedication from the chefs and staff, but it pays off big in the end for customers! “Our menu has something for everyone— including breakfast all day, pastas, Greek and American food, senior and junior plates, and quality seafood and steaks. Everyone loves our baked chicken over rice (which is a ½ chicken, not ¼ like most other places serve) that is served on Fridays and Sundays; our Greek-style oven roast beef that is so tender, you do not even need a knife to cut it, which is served on Thursdays and Sundays; our hand-breaded fried pork tenderloin; chicken and dumplings; our beef tips over rice, and on and on. I mean, how do you pick the most popular? I guess if I had to choose one, it would be the oven-roasted beef.

We also have awesome salad choices for Mom, top-notch steaks for Dad, fresh ground-chuck burgers and all-beef hotdogs for kids, and so on. Of course, Mom can have steak if she wants to! Freedom of choice at Omega House! We want everyone to leave Omega House happy and full, and to dine with us repeatedly with the assurance that they will be happy and full with every visit.”

Another element of a successful restaurant is a qualified and responsive staff to help make every customer comfortable and happy. “Our staff is friendly, attentive and respectful to all and will do everything possible to make sure our customers’ visits are pleasant,”said Vickie.

“If there is anything anyone needs, all they have to do is ask, and it is done.”

This attention to detail is what keeps customers coming back again and again. “We have many regular diners that have been coming here for years,” said Ioannou. “They have their favorite booths, tables or bar stools that they prefer to sit in whenever they come in. Some come in on a daily basis; sometimes more than once. Our cooks pretty much know what they are going to order when they see them walking in the door or walking across the parking lot, and before they even sit down, they proceed to prepare their food! They come back day after day and week after week, not just because of our great food, but because we treat them like our family.

They can have a conversation with each other because they are acquainted from dining here together for so long. It’s a place where everybody knows your name. It’s like the show “Cheers,” complete with jokes, anecdotes and everything else. It’s great!”

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December Calendar of Family Events DECEMBER NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 29 TANGLEWOOD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS NOW - JAN 1, 6PM-11PM Location: Tanglewood Park (Clemmons) From storybook scenes to Holiday themes, over 75 displays and over one million lights fill Tanglewood Park with the entire splendor and joy of the Holiday season!

336.703.6400 NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31 THE ART OF SEATING: TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF AMERICAN DESIGN 9:30am-4:30pm, 2250 Reynolda Road. The Art of Seating tells the dynamic and engaging story of furniture design and production in the United States. Museum admission required.

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31 HOLIDAYS AT REYNOLDA 9:30am-4:30pm, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Take a step back in time to an early 20th-century holiday season at Reynolda. The historic 1917 home of R.J. and Katharine Reynolds will be decorated with magnolia leaves, nandina berries and other greenery. Cost: Museum admission. http://reynoldahouse.org/calendar/event/holidays -at-reynolda DECEMBER 2 HOMESCHOOL/SMALL GROUP DAY AT SCIWORKS 10-11am, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Programs for home-educated children and other small groups. “Melting Pot” (grades K-4) at 10am and “Carolina Skies” (grades 5-9) at 11am. Class fee includes museum admission.

Pre‐registration is required; call 714.7105 to register. www.sciworks.org MONKEY HOOPER FITNESS 11-11:30am, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. With Monkey Hooper, kids learn early that fitness should be fun! Enjoy structured activities like dancing, games, parachute play, obstacle courses and more. Free with museum admission.

SWINGLE BELLS CONCERT IN OLD SALEM 3-7pm, 900 Old Salem Road in W-S. Put a little swing in your Christmas with this Jazzy concert featuring Martha Bassett and friends. Cost: $5$18/person.

DECEMBER 4 ARDMORE MORAVIAN CHURCH TO HOLD CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 5-8pm, 2013 West Academy Street in W-S. Annual Christmas candle tea and bake sale. Tours will run every 15 minutes. Traditional Moravian crafts such as candle making, cookie baking, tin and Moravian star making. www.ardmoremoravian.org DECEMBER 4-6 CANDLELIGHT TOURS 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Hour-long tours of the 1917 historic house featuring stories from a Reynolds family holiday, refreshments and a children’s chorus. Cost: $15/members and students; $20/nonmembers (advance purchase recommended – call 758.5150).

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DECEMBER 4-13 CANDLE TEA (PRESENTED BY WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP OF HOME MORAVIAN CHURCH) Times vary. Events occurs at Single Brothers House in Old Salem, corner of Main Street and Academy Street. Guests enjoy the sounds, sights, smells and tastes of traditional Advent preparations in early Salem, a Moravian town founded in 1766. The putz, with its carved Nativity figures and miniature replica of early Salem, is a highlight. Cost: $5/adults; $1/children 12 and under. homemoravian.org/candletea DECEMBER 6 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8-10am, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Celebrate the season with a morning filled with Christmas spirit! Enjoy crafts, cookie decorating, story time and a visit from the man in red! Cost: $17.08/member; $19.22/nonmember (registration required). http://conta.cc/WERSaR CHRISTMAS TREASURES SALE 8am-12pm, 3535 Spangenburg Avenue in Clemmons. All gently used holiday related items including ornaments, lights and many other decorations. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Clemmons Food Pantry. Call 766.9739 to donate items. clemmonsmoravian.org FROHLICHE WEIHNACHTEN 1:30-4:30pm, 2147 Bethabara Road in W-S. Experience German Christmas traditions through food, music and crafts. www.bethabarapark.org CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD 3-7pm, Main and Mountain Street in Kernersville.

Grab your passport, and enjoy doing a quick tour around the world in downtown Kernersville!

Participating shops will have passports (while supplies last), and when you visit each store, you experience the holiday in the country they represent! www.DiscoverKernersville.com DECEMBER 6-7 VINEYARDS OF SWAN CREEK HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 11am-5pm (6th); 12-5pm (7th), 450 Groce Road in Ronda. Join us as we celebrate the season with a complimentary sample of Raffaldini Vineyards peppermint chocolate wine-infused brownie and apple cider. Additionally, we will have many gift ideas available for your holiday shopping convenience. www.raffaldini.com DECEMBER 8 KIDS’ MORNING OUT *RESERVATION REQUIRED 10am-12pm, 6285 Shallowford Road, Suite 180 in Lewisville. Join us for a special “reservations only” KMO! Studio Create is offering a “Make and Take” Christmas art project! Don’t miss out!

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DECEMBER 9 ANGEL BEAR YOGA: CELEBRATE THE SEASON 11-11:30am, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. We'll read the book Jingle Bells as we travel around the world to see how children celebrate the holidays in other countries. Free with museum admission.

FLIGHT SIMMERES’ WORKSHOP 7-8pm, 121 Pineview Drive in Kernersville. Just an excuse for flight simmers' to get together and share knowledge and ideas. Free. 403.3268 DECEMBER 11 HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT: CAROLINA BRASS 7:30-9pm, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Carolina Brass takes audiences on a musical sleigh-ride through favorites of the season. Advance purchase for holiday events is strongly recommended (758.5150). Cost: $10/members; $15/nonmembers.

AMERICA WITH THE PIEDMONT WIND SYMPHONY 7:30-9:30pm, LJVM Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway in W-S. Celebrate Christmas with hits like "A Horse with No Name," "Tin Man," "You Can Do Magic" and more along with your holiday favorites. Conducted by Robert Simon.

Cost: $35-$75/person. www.piedmontwindsymphony.com DECEMBER 12 FESTIVE FAMILY FRIDAY AT SCIWORKS 4-8pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Explore the museum, "Moneyville" exhibit and enjoy holiday music, crafts, laser shows and more for only $1/person (free for SciWorks members). Visit with special guests...including Santa himself!

THRIVE’S HOLIDAY SPA NIGHT 5-9pm, 2512 Reynolda Road in W-S. Start the holidays off with an evening of rejuvenation and festive promotions. There will be wine, holiday treats, juicing, mini-facials, hand/arm massages, [Comfort Zone] product giveaways and much more. RSVP at jamie@thrive4health.com DECEMBER 12-21 UNCSA PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER (see ad pg2) Stevens Center; Call 336-721-1945 or uncsa.edu for tickets

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ELF TEA PARTY 10:30am-12pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Make your elf costume, sing silly songs, enjoy story time and create elf-themed crafts! Enjoy making elf donuts and reindeer food to put out!

Registration required. Cost varies. 723.9111 DECEMBER 14 A CHRISTMAS MEMORY 3-5pm, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Original adaptation of A Christmas Memory, Capote's tale of his own humble childhood holiday traditions.

Advance purchase for holiday events is strongly recommended (758.5150). Cost: $10/members; $15/nonmembers. reynoldahouse.org DECEMBER 16 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT SCIWORKS: “OH DEER!” 10am-12pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. “PIPP (Parent-Involved Preschool Program) Squeaks” is for children ages 3-5 and their parent/adult caregivers. Pre-registration required (call 714.7105). Cost: $7/members; $15/nonmembers (includes museum admission).

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT 5-9pm, Broyhill Historic Event Center, 3540 Clemmons Road in Clemmons. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres from Phoenix Grille for $20/person – register at tinyurl.com/FWDecGNO. Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways! For every book you bring to donate to the WSFC Schools, we’ll give you an extra prize board ticket! Sponsored by Broyhill Historic Event Center, Phoenix Grille, 201 Media Productions, Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Woman Engaged!

DECEMBER 17 PIEDMONT WIND QUINTET PERFORMANCE 6:30pm, Rural Hall Branch Library. Certainly you want to relax a little before the last minute rush of holiday shopping. The soothing power of music is well established; it has a unique link to our emotions; it can be an extremely effective stress management tool. 703.2970 DECEMBER 19-21 YES, VIRGINIA – THE MUSICAL (see ad pg39) Twin City Stage; TwinCityStage.org for tickets DECEMBER 20 LIVE DRIVE-THRU NATIVITY – “A CHILD IS BORN” 6-8pm, St. John's Lutheran Church & School, 2415 Silas Creek Parkway in W-S. Complete with children's petting zoo and children's angel choir.

Free admission. Collecting non-perishable food for 2nd Harvest Food Bank. www.stjohnsws.org

DECEMBER 20 & 23 DROP-IN GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP 10am-1pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Join us while supplies last! Make and take a mini gingerbread house for $6.40. Build your creation with a mini milk carton, graham crackers, icing and a variety of sweet treats! Museum admission not included.

DECEMBER 22-23 CREATIVE HOLIDAYS 9am-4pm, 400 Leisure Lane in W-S. Children ages 4-12 spend the day at Miller Park playing games and creating gifts! This fun event is $15 for one day or $25 for both ($5 increase for registration after December 5th). www.WePLAY.ws DECEMBER 27 PETER AND THE WOLF CONCERT AT OLD SALEM 11am-1pm, 900 Old Salem Road in W-S. Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle to enjoy this beloved musical fairy tale with the whole family. Cost: $5-$10/person. www.oldsalem.org/peter-and-the-wolf.html DECEMBER 29 SCIWORKS’ WINTER DAY CAMP: “WINTER WONDER LAB” 9am-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Banish the post-holiday blues with some science fun at SciWorks' Winter Day Camps! Ages 6-12.

Before- and after-camp childcare options available. For camp descriptions and registration information, visit www.sciworks.org. Cost: $40/members; $45/nonmembers.

DECEMBER 30 SCIWORKS’ WINTER DAY CAMP: “CON-STRUX” 9am-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Banish the post-holiday blues with some science fun at SciWorks' Winter Day Camps! Ages 6-12 -camp descriptions and registration information, visit www.sciworks.org. Cost: $40/members; $45/nonmembers.

DECEMBER 31 NOON YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 10am-2pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Join us for a countdown to Noon Year’s Eve! Create your very own sound shaker in the Art Studio beginning at 10am. At 11:40am, we’ll gather together for fun songs, silly activities and a story time. Free with admission to the museum or membership.

DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 1 NEW YEAR’S EVE 2015 CELEBRATION 9pm-2am, 6205 Ramada Drive in Clemmons.

Doors open at 9pm, appetizers 9-10:30pm, full cash bars, party favors, countdown and champagne toast at midnight! The O.S.P. Band, Phase Band & DJ Mr. Bill Productions! Cost varies. www.TheVillageInn.com SATURDAYS (NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 20) SATURDAYS WITH ST. NICHOLAS 10am-3pm, 924 South Main Street in W-S. Bring your family to the Old Salem Historic District, and start a new holiday tradition! Enjoy the beautiful historic neighborhood accented by holiday decorations and special programming for children and the young at heart. Cost: $7/person. www.oldsalem.org/saturdays-withstnicholas.html

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DECEMBER 13 SALEM CHRISTMAS 10am-5pm, 900 Old Salem Road in W-S. Join us for our annual celebration of Moravian traditions throughout the historic town of Salem! Historic buildings will open. Cost: $13-$26/person. www.oldsalem.org/salemchristmas.html

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Advertiser Index Activities Ballet and Performing Arts Centre..............93 Children’s Museum ..................................59 Salem Gymnastics....................................63 SciWorks..................................................57 Studio Create............................................87 Winston-Salem Annex Ice Rink .................95 Attorneys J. Carl Hearn, Attorney............................101 Automotive Roger Marion Automotive .........................87 TJ’s Body Shop ........................................99 Bakery Christina’s Dessertery......................109,113 Beauty / Styling A New Day Essentials ...............................53 V’s Barbershop .........................................19 Childcare Creative Palooza Program..........................53 Imprints....................................................83 YMCA.......................................................59 Churches Sunrise United Methodist Church..............78 Dentists / Orthodontists Chermak & Hanson.....................................3 Drs. Handy and Handy ..............................13 Kingery & Kingery.....................................63 Nicholas Kephart, DDS .............................13 Rudnicke Orthodontics..............................47 Salem Smiles ...........................................45 Southern Dental Associates ......................35 Tina S. Merhoff and Associates Pediatric Dentistry.....................................31 Winston-Salem Dental Care ......................17 University Dental ......................................15

Home Brookberry Farm-Berkshire Hathaway ..........7 Budget Blinds...........................................67 Chamberlain Place ...................................67 Chris Lawncare .........................................99 Dero’s ........................................................9 Financial Pathways ...................................81 Moore Self Storage...................................71 Salem Windows & Doors ..........................61 Stitches....................................................69 State Farm Insurance – Will Wilkins..........69 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway ..69 Home Medical Care Home Instead Senior Care ........................51 Landscaping Chris Lawn Care........................................99 Medical Carolina Hearing Doctors ....................11, 69 Carolina Laser & Cosmetic Center.............53 Cornerstone Health Care ...........................47 Forsyth Family Eye Care ...........................29 Home Instead Senior Care ........................51 Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics ....................11 Lyndhurst Gynecological Associates .........29 Novant Health............................. Back Cover Wake Forest Baptist Health Brenner Children’s Hospital ......................49 WomanCare..............................................27 Mental Health Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services ...61 Organizations Old Salem Museums & Gardens ...............65 Second Harvest ........................................71 WBFJ .......................................................79 Women’s Fund .........................................73

Education Calvary Baptist Day School .......................33 Creative Palooza Program..........................53 Our Lady of Mercy ....................................63 Salem Academy .......................................19 St. John’s Lutheran School .......................59

Party, Event, & Entertainment Christina’s Dessertery…109, 113 Leather & Lace Acoustic Duo…99 Uncle Herbie & Joey Mac…93

Financial Financial Pathways ...................................81

Pet Care Ruff Housing ............................................25

Florist Minglewood Florist.................................107

Photography One Shot Photography ............................111

Health & Fitness A New Day Essentials ...............................53 C3 Fitness ................................................85 Choice Physical Therapy & Wellness ........67 WFBH Nutrition Study...............................13 YMCA.......................................................59 114 • forsythfamilymagazine.com

Real Estate & Housing Brookberry Farm - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ...........................................7 Chamberlain Place ...................................67 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway ..69

Restaurants 13 Bones................................................109 Chang Thai .............................................109 Christina’s Dessertery.....................109, 113 Honky Tonk Smokehouse ........................109 Mikhael’s Café........................................109 New Town Bistro .....................................109 Omega House.........................................109 Phoenix Grille.........................................109 River Ridge Tap House............................109 The Tavern in Old Salem .........................109 Which Wich............................................109 Retail A New Day Essentials ...............................53 Clemmons Bicycle .................................101 Dero’s ........................................................9 Hip Chics Boutique...................................25 Honda of WS ..............................................5 Macrae Rare Coin & Currency ...................53 McCalls....................................................33 Mill Creek General Store ...........................55 Minglewood Florist.................................107 Rolly’s Baby Boutique...............................40 Shea’s Consign & Design .........................15 Service Busy as a Bee Concierge ........................107 Goin Postal ...............................................93 iFix Cell Repair .......................................107 Moonlight Designs .................................105 Nu expression...........................................73 Ruff Housing ............................................25 Storage Moore Self Storage...................................71 Technology iFix Cell Repair .......................................107 Nu expression...........................................75 Upcoming Events Chuggington.............................................39 Historic Bethabara Park .............................89 Holidays at Old Salem ..............................65 Holidays at Reynolda ................................17 The Nutcracker – UNCSA............................2 Twin City Stage.........................................39 US Figure Skating Championships ..........115 WFU Basketball ......................................101

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