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November 2, 2018
New Mexico’s Legal & Financial Weekly
Vol. 8.89 No. 44
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Be A Hero—Mentor A Child
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elping to turn a young life around may be simpler than many people realize.
That’s because you can volunteer to be a mentor, share your life with a child and make a real difference. Children need someone to look up to, someone to whom they can confide their challenges and struggles. Why Be A Mentor
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Consider the statistics. On the one hand, one in four public high school children drop out before finishing school. On the other, young their mentees, developing a relationship that lasts for years. They ofadults who were at-risk for falling off track but had a mentor are 55 ten become friends of the child’s whole family,” said Wendy Kirwan, percent more likely to enroll in college. Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Kars4Kids. Its “unique and inclusive year-round model helps kids with camp in the summer, Yet, “by some estimates,” reports Dr. Phillip Levine, Professor of after-school programs during the school year, and holiday packages and Economics at Wellesley College, “as many as nine million children events, reaching out to families with support, guidance and tools to build have no caring adults in their lives.” a meaningful and wholesome family life,” she adds. By volunteering, you can be that role model. Your personal involvement, your love and care, can be the greatest gifts you can give a child. How to Be A Mentor Mentoring is the heart and soul of all the programs at Kars4Kids, a registered nonprofit Jewish organization which, together with Oorah, its sister charity—and over 1,650 volunteer mentors—helps thousands of children develop into productive members of the community.
Summer and afterschool hours present excellent opportunities for developing life skills that are the foundation for a child’s future. By mentoring a child, you can help to instill universal values, stimulate the development of interpersonal competencies and bring out latent talents, interests and strengths. Where To Learn More
To sign up and for more information, go to: www.kars4kidsprograms. org/act-now/mentor.asp. “With the help of experienced outreach counselors, available at any -(NAPSI) time for consultation and advice, mentors keep in close contact with
When Should I Worry About My Child’s Foot Pain?
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by Robert Joseph, DPM, Ph.D., FACFAS
hen a child experiences leg pain, parents might not consider the foot as the source, even though some foot disorders can also cause symptoms in the leg. When it comes to foot-related problems, early intervention by an expert is key to proper treatment. Flatfeet, a general term for the appearance of a foot without a welldeveloped “arch,” is common in children. While most children with flatfeet have no symptoms, others may exhibit cramping, pain or tenderness in the foot, lower leg or knee; limping or an aversion to athletic activities; and walking because their feet and legs “get tired.” Foot and ankle surgeons can help determine if the pain is related to flatfeet. When children have these symptoms, parents may think it’s temporary “growing pains,” without realizing it could be a foot-related problem. A foot and ankle surgeon will conduct a physical examination to assess the structure and function of the feet and may use imaging studies, such as X-ray or MRI, for a more comprehensive understanding of
the specific foot structure. Children with flatfeet may not have pain or limitation of activity; others experience symptoms related to structural abnormalities of the foot that can be difficult to diagnose. Appropriate care includes orthotic supports or possibly surgery, depending on the condition and its severity. Early evaluation and intervention are the best measures for determining whether treatment is necessary for a quick recovery and return to normal activity. For more information or to find a foot and ankle surgeon near you, visit FootHealthFacts.org, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ patient education website. • Robert Joseph, DPM, Ph.D., FACFAS, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon from Illinois and Fellow Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. -(NAPSI)