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best use of rewards A recent study on using material rewards, such as money or toys, to encourage your kids to behave well or perform well in school has many parents rethinking their parenting style. The study showed that kids whose parents used material rewards often grow up to be materialistic adults who judge others by what they own. In addition, kids given material rewards may learn to base their self esteem and self worth on what they own. For these kids, material goods are synonymous with someone caring about them and with success. In adulthood, this can lead to financial issues and marital issues.

This is not to say that material rewards never should be used, only that they should be used very sparingly and should be mixed with other methods. Every child is unique, so you will need to devise a system that best matches your child’s personality. The overall goal for your plan is to encourage your child to behave well and complete assigned tasks such as homework and chores, for the most part, without being paid or rewarded with material goods for each incident of good behavior. Your system will need to include not only rewards, but also consequences when your child does not behave well.

Here are some tips for formulating a balanced discipline approach: First, ensure you have clearly communicated your expectations to your child regarding behavior. Set boundaries, and let your child know there are consequences, such a time out, for crossing the line into the bad behavior zone. A chore chart or a behavior chart works well for some kids. Seeing their charts filled with stars is sometimes all the reward they need.

The consequences for bad behavior should not entail taking away material things. Instead, take away what your child was most likely trying to earn, your attention. Don’t try to talk to him or reason with him when he has a meltdown.

Use praise to reward your child when he does well, and don’t be overly harsh when he does misbehave or performs poorly at school. If your child feels like he is being constantly criticized at home, he will not feel compelled to behave well. Instead, when he does well, let him know how much his efforts mean to you and how much they are appreciated. Your child will feel what experts call intrinsic motivation, which is a motivation from within to behave and perform well because doing so is enjoyable.

If you do decide to use a few rewards to help motivate your kids to work on rather difficult tasks, use a mixture of different kinds of positive incentives.

Incentives don’t have to be just material things. The best incentives are privileges that have to been earned again, such as cell phone time. Be consistent with the incentives and don’t award them unless they are truly earned.

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HOO’s PARENTING How to teach “I’m Sorry” The ability is to say ‘sorry’ is a social skill your preschooler needs your help to learn. A preschooler’s sense of empathy is not fully developed and he may not even realize that his actions have hurt someone else. Here are some tips for helping your preschooler develop the ability to deliver a heartfelt ‘I am sorry.’

Your first task is to help your preschooler understand that there is a connection between his actions and how others feel. For example, if he causes his sister to cry because he bumped her over at the playground, ask him why he thinks she is upset and let him know he needs to say sorry for hurting her. Once this connection between his actions and the feelings of others is made, he will have a greater ability to identify when an apology is owed.

let your child know you will be discussing the incident with him. Once he has cooled down enough to think about why his actions hurt the other child, his apology is more likely to be sincere.

When your child has intentionally upset someone else, feelings of guilt and embarrassment may cause him to avoid saying sorry.

Make this apology a bit easier to deliver by suggesting some ways your child can repair the situation. For example, if he took away his sister’s favorite toy and would not give it If the incident has upset your child, it is best to let him back, suggest that he says sorry and, in addition, lets cool off first before talking to him about why he needs her play with one of his toys. to say sorry. Apologize to the other child for him, and

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instruments Many students in our area cannot participate in music education because of the high cost of band instruments. The “Play it Again” Terrebonne Program collects used instruments, refurbishes them and loans them to students who cannot afford an instrument.

Instruments will be loaned to many students year after year.

To donate cash: make checks payable to Kiwanis Club of Houma and mail to PO Box 701, Houma LA 70361 and note “For the PAT Program.”

What is needed: trumpets, flutes, saxophones, clarinets, trombones and bell kits. Cash donations are used to refurbish instruments and to purchase new instruments as needed.

The Play it Again Program has been helping students since 2012. Kiwanis Club of Houma is grateful for the support of the community, Fabregas Music, The Houma Community Band and the Terrebonne Parish Band Directors.

For questions and instrument pickups call 985-8605757 or write larryfred1@gmail.com. If your child is in need of assistance to acquire their band instrument, contact their band director. The band director will Studies have shown music education improves determine if the student is eligible for the “Play it academic performance. Music education promotes Again” program and will communicate with the teamwork and inspires students to achieve excellence. Kiwanis Club.

To donate instruments: bring them to Fabregas Music, 7821 Main St. Houma and tell them it is for the “Play it Again” Terrebonne program.

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MONDAY Cajun Critters. 1029 W Tunnel Blvd, Houma. Kids eat free from kid’s menu. Balloon art and face painting.

El Paso Mexican Grill. 602 N Canal Blvd Thibodaux.

Kids10 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entree.

Face painting.

Golden Corral.1724 MLK Blvd, Houma. Free balloon art and face painting

wednesday Big Mikes BBQ. 3034 Barrow St. From 4pm to close.

Kid’s meals $.99.

IHOP. 1719 MLK Blvd. Houma. 4-9pm. Free kids meal with adult entree.

El Paso Mexican Grill. 4560 Louisiana 1, Raceland.

6-8pm. Free balloon art and face painting.

La Casa Del Sol. 141 Westover Rd. Thibodaux.

5-8pm. Kid’s meals $2.99 for12 and under. Face painting.

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La Palma Mexican Restaurant. 710 Saint Mary St. Thibodaux. Kids 8 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.

Santa Fe Cattle Company. 632 Canal Blvd. Thibodaux. Kids 12 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.

Tuesday AppleBees.1039 W Tunnel Blvd, Houma. Kids eat free from kids menu from 3-9pm (1 kid per adult).

Chick-fil-A. 1741 MLK Blvd, Houma. Free 4 count kid’s meal with any meal purchase from 5-8pm. First Tuesday of each month is Kid’s Craft Night also from 5-8pm.

La Casa Del Sol. 4647 Louisiana 1 Raceland. Every other Tuesday night, kids 11 and under eat for $2.99.

Face painting.

Pepper’s Pizza. 600 W 3rd St. Thibodaux. Kids 12 and under get $1.99 pizza and free ice cream.

Santa Fe Cattle Company. 632 Canal Blvd. Thibodaux. Kids 12 and under. Free kid’s meal with adult entrée.

Dynasty Buffet. 6425 West Park Ave, Houma. Kids 3-6 eat free. Free balloon art and face painting.

sunday Crabby Crab. 5726 LA 1, Lockport. Free ice cream for kids, live mermaid, baloon art and facepainting. from 6-8pm.

everyday Bare Essentials Café. 6224 W Park Ave, Houma.

Kids 12 and under. Free kid’s mini wrap or Ryley special (a small plate of healthy items such as vegetables, fruits and eggs) per adult entree.

Dave’s Cajun Kitchen. 6240 West Main, Houma. Kids 10 get kid’s meal for $.99 with a purchase of a drink.

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These bite sized pizza poppers are a quick take on a classic. With minimal prep, these bites pack a ton of flavor, and don’t tell the kids, but these are good for you too!

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350. Spray muffin tin (you can use a regular muffin tin or a mini).

Mix everything together, except your pizza sauce.

Evenly distribute into greased pan. If you use a regular pan, this will fill each cup about to the top( ABOUT 1/4 cup full). If you use a mini pan, it will make about double.

Bake for 20-25 minutes for regular pan and 15-20 for mini. They should be firm.

Let them set and cool slightly. Then, serve them with your favorite pizza sauce and watch them disappear.

Ingredients • 2 cups cooked quinoa • 2 eggs • 1 cup finely chopped onion • 1 cup shredded mozzerella • 2 teaspoons minced garlic • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped • 1 cup shredded mozzerella • 3 oz. turkey pepperoni, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • pizza sauce for dipping

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Recommending the Best Books

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for Children and Teens By Paige Gardner Smith

The Gift of Grandparents

The relationship between kids and their grandparents benefits them in immeasureable ways. Drawing on their extra decades of life experience, grandparents share the gift of history, tradition and life lessons that come with the authority of their years. The following titles celebrate the warmth, wisdom and wonder that is revealed when kids and grandparents enjoy their own special together time!

A Walk in Paris

By Salvatore Rubbino (Candlewick)

A young girl’s walk through Paris with her grandpa reveals the City of Lights in a whole new way as he shares the backstories and hidden history behind the city’s famous sites. As they pass each landmark her Grandpa shares local history and traditions that have evolved over time.

Their walk through the pages also features small historical trivia sidebars to accompany her Grandpa’s narration. Illustrating the living history that our elders add to our landscape, ‘A Walk in Paris’ is a colorful journey shared between a grandparent and a grandchild that bring history to life for both.

I Wanna Go Home

By Karen Kaufman Orloff (G.P. Putnam’s Sons / Penguin)

When his parents take a trip to Bora Bora, Alex and his siblings are sent off to spend a week with their grandparents at their retirement community. Visions of the dull time ahead loom large for Alex who begins to lament the anticipated boredom through a series of letters to his parents. What develops is the discovery that Alex’s grandparents are full of surprises and fun adventures.

His letters evolve from pleas for rescue to missives of adventure that have him begging to stay an extra week with his (definitely not boring) grandparents. “I Wanna Go Home” is a laugh-out-loud primer for kids anticipating a long visit with the ‘grands’!!

Tea Cakes for Tosh

By Kelly Starling Lyons and E. B. Lewis (G.P Putnam’s Sons/Penguin)

So When Grandma Honey prepares her special tea cakes for her grandson Tosh, she also shares stories of how the sweet treat played a role in the lives of their enslaved ancestors long ago. Her tea cake tales share with Tosh a history stretching back before his own memories. But over time, Grandma Honey starts to forget things. She can’t remember where she parked her car. Her sister’s once familiar phone number is forgotten. But when it’s time for tea cakes, Tosh uses her own shared stories to bring Grandma Honey’s memories back to life with a sweetness that will charm young readers again and again.

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Chick-fil-A Kids Night on MLK, Houma. 5-8pm. Crafts and free kids meal with adult meal purchase.

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Super Hero Lab: Destruction/ Construction at Terrebonne Main Library. 1pm. 4-6th graders. RSVP .

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Painting workshop at Lafourche Main Library. 1pm. Ages 8-12. Supplied provided. RSVP required.

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Board Game Day at Terrebonne Main Library at 3pm. Bring your own or play one of ours. All ages.

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Independence Day Celebration.

11am Veterans Park, Houma. 1pm.

Parade from Terrebonne HS to Town Hall on Barrow St. 3-10pm Houma Civic Center for food, music and children’s activities. houmaindependencecelebration.com

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Superhero Coaster Craft at Lafourche Main Library. 1pm. All ages.

Supplies provided. RSVP .

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Wii Mario Cart Competition at Lafourche Main Library. 4pm. Ages 11+. Winner receives a prize.

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Children’s Summer Art Camp at Downtown Art Gallery 630, Houma.

Various mediums taught. $25 per week. www.TFAG.org.

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Crafternoons at the Terrebonne Main Library. “Make your own super villian.” 1pm for PreK-K and 4pm for 1st-3rd. RSVP Required.

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Relief Printing Workshop at Lafourche Main Library. 1pm. Ages 8-12. Supplies provided. RSVP.

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Musician David Trainer at Terrebonne Main Library. 10am.

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Lego Robotics at the Terrebonne Main Library. 11am. 2nd-3rd Grades and 3pm for 4th-7th grade. RSVP.

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Painting Picnic at Lafourche Main Library. 11am. Finger painting on canvas. Supplied provided. RSVP.

Downtown Art Gallery 630, Houma.

Various mediums taught for $25 per week. www.TFAG.org.

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3D Doodle Pen at Lafourche Main Library. 3pm. Bring your drawing to life with the 3D Doodle Pen. Supplies provided. RSVP required.

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BeTween The Lines Writing Club for 4-6th Grade at Terrebonne Main Library. 4pm. Have fun and meet fellow writing fanatics.

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Craft “Your own mini hero” at Terrebonne Main Library. 1pm for 4th6th. RSVP Required.

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Harvey Rabbit and Friends at Terrebonne Main Library. 10am.

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Lego Robotics at Lafourche Parish Main Library. 10am. Ages 8-18.

RSVP required.

K’Nex at Lafourche Parish Main Library. 2pm. Ages 8-13.Build a replica K’nex building. RSVP Required.

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Mighty Kids Triathlon. Bayouland YMCA. 7:30am. Info and register at www.mightykidstriathlon.org. $25 for sprint, $75 for 3 person relay.

Proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes.

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TMNT Pizza Party at Lafourche Main Library. 1pm Movie, 2pm Pizza. All ages. Ninja Turtle Shell Craft. RSVP .

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Lego Club at Terrebonne Main Library. 11am for PreK-1st and 3pm for 2nd-6th.

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Marvel Movie Madness at Lafourche Main Library. 2pm. Snacks.

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Summer Fun Kid’s Day. Houma Civic Center. 10am-4pm. Live entertainment, attractions and marketplace. www.houmaciviccenter.com

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Monday Minion Mayhem at Lafourche Main Library. 1pm. All ages. Minion games, watch “Minion Madness”, Minion treats. RSVP .

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Audubon Zoo’s Aquavan at Terrebonne Main Library. 10am.

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Barbie Princess Power Playdate at Lafourche Main Library. 2pm. All ages, bring your barbies for a playday, plus games and watch “Barbie in Princess Power” movie.

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Lego Robotics at Lafourche Parish Main Library. 4pm. Ages 8-18.

RSVP required.

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Super Hero Training Camp at Terrebonne Main Library. “Obstacle Course” 1pm for PreK-K and 4pm for 1st-3rd. RSVP Required.

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Entertainer “Jiggleman” at Jean Lafitte Wetlands Center, Thibodaux. 2pm.

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Board Game Day at Terrebonne Main Library at 3pm. Bring your own or play one of ours. All ages.

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Family Movie Matinee at Terrebonne Main Library, “The Lego Movie.” 3pm.

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Audubon Zoo’s ZooMobile at Terrebonne Main Library. 10am.

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K’Nex at Lafourche Parish Main Library. 2pm. Ages 8-13.Build a replica K’nex building. RSVP Required.

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Donate gently used public school uniforms to Pinocchio’s Pizza Playhouse to help students in need and get free pizza card. Collecting khaki and navy pants, shorts and skirts and unstained white shirts.

Call 985-580-2000 for more.

Friday

Toddler Fun Day at LA Sports Gym. 9am-12pm. $7 w/ parent. 544 Hollywood Rd, Houma. 985-580-9746.

Friday Fun Night at LA Sports Gym. 6:30-9pm. $10. Snacks Additional.

544 Hollywood Rd, Houma. 985580-9746.

JAG Open Gym. 7-9pm. $7 for members, $10 for non members w/ adult. Ages 5 and up. 308 Venture Blvd, Houma. 985-851-3001.

Saturday

Kid’s Club at Michael’s on MLK, Houma. 10am-12pm. $2 for craft. Adult must accompany. 985-872-3132.

Monday

Build and Grow Clinic at Lowe’s on MLK, Houma. 10am. Free. Register online at lowes.com/buildandgrow. 985-223-7575.

Tuesday

Kid’s Workshop at Home Depot on MLK, Houma. 9am-12pm. Ages f5-12 with parent. Free. Register at homedepot.com/workshops/ kids-workshops. 985-223-1485.

Toddler Time at the Terrebonne Parish Main Branch Library. 10am and 6pm for 19mon-3yrs.

Storytime at the Terrebonne Main Library. 10am for newborns-18mon, & 6pm for 4-8yrs.

Board Game night at the Lafourche Main Library. 5pm.

Wednesday

JAG Open Gym. 7-9pm. $7 for members, $10 for non members. Ages 5 and up. Adult must accompany.

308 Venture Blvd, Houma. 985851-3001.

Storytime at the Lafourche Main Library. 2pm. All ages. Craft.

Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained. “Family & Kids” is not liable.

Summer Reading Story Time at Terrebonne Main Library. 10am for PreK-3rd.

Thursday

Laptime at the Lafourche Main Library. 10:30am. Ages 2 and under.

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Bee stings: In most cases, these are just annoying and home treatment is all that’s necessary, but if you’re allergic to bee stings or you get stung numerous times, you may have a more serious reaction that requires emergency treatment.

Most symptoms from a bee sting are minor.

Your child may experience a burning pain, a red welt and slight swelling. Some kids have a stronger reaction, with extreme redness and swelling. Anyone allergic to bee stings may have a severe reaction called anaphylaxis.

Symptoms include: skin reactions like hives, itching and flushed or pale skin; difficulty breathing; swelling of the throat and tongue; a weak, rapid pulse; nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; dizziness or fainting; loss of consciousness; convulsions; shock. For most bee stings, apply an ice pack or cool compress, or a meat tenderizer solution made by mixing one part meat tenderizer and 4 parts water.

A baking soda paste works well or a topical anti-itch cream such as Calamine. Ask your pediatrician about ways to prevent bee stings and possible immunotherapy if your child is allergic. If your child is allergic to bee stings, always have an EpiPen available. Wasp, hornet and yellow jacket stings are similar.

Fire ants: These insects are so named because their

Kids

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preparing for bites & stings part 1 As kids head outside this summer, insect bites and stings are sure to follow. Most are just an annoyance, but make sure you know which bites to be concerned about and which require just a hug and a kiss.

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venom induces a painful, fiery sensation.

When disturbed, fire ants are very aggressive.

To help kids avoid fire ants, regularly check your yard and play areas. If a child is stung, apply ice to the site and elevate the extremity. Check with your pediatrician for the correct dose of an oral antihistamine to ease itching and inflammation. A small number of children experience a severe (anaphylactic) reaction within minutes of a sting and may experience hives, weakness, dizziness, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, or confusion. Head to the nearest emergency room.

Mosquito bites: Ivillage.com offers these tips for treating/ preventing mosquito bites. The usual reaction is a local skin inflammation that’s red, raised and itchy. Apply anti-itch creams like calamine as needed to help prevent scratching. Use an anti-inflammatory like cortisone cream.

For severe itching and multiple bites, use antihistamines like Benedryl. These make children drowsy, so work well at night.

Antihistamines like Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec are less sedating. Check with you doctor on dosage. An insect repellant with DEET is the most effectiveness against flies, gnats, chiggers, ticks and other insects.

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AIM IS THE GAME!

We all know the sense of accomplishment when we manage to hit the target we are aiming at. And a precisely delivered projectile reaching its destination is the definition of success in the world of aim games. Set your sights on the following recommended items that will train the eye and hand to focus on a target and score a bullseye every time!

Baby Farm Bowling

( Early Years)

Building a solid ground for a child’s aim game, the Baby Farm Bowling set gets the ball rolling for the preschool set. The jingling ‘bowling’ ball is easy to roll toward six brightly colored animal-themed pins that make soft rattling sounds when they topple. The farm animal pins feature flat, weighted bottoms that make setting up the next round a cinch. An early boost for hand-eye coordination, kids can also up their counting game as they take aim at the numbered pins, keeping score along the way. Easy to surface clean and portable with its own carrying bag, Baby Farm Bowling scores a strike for boosting early aim skills.

Flickerz Target Net Set

(Jungo)

Ideal for all ages, the Flickerz Target Net game challenges players to master the art of flicking lightweight plastic discs into a scored target net. Score sheets are included but style is the real journey as players learn to put their own spin on the Flickerz discs, developing trick shots and disc moves that add more action to the game. The target net is collapsible and the six discs are easily pocketed making the game infinitely portable for gameplay indoors and out. Addictive once you start, kids may have to compete with adults for target practice time once the Flickerz discs come out to play.

Rebelle Agent Bow

(Nerf/Hasbro)

Adding secret agent flair and fantasy styling to the ancient art of archery, the Rebelle Agent Bow combines legit targeting skills with Nerf’s proven take on soft target firing. This bow comes with three soft foam arrows with a secret hidden in plain sight; the arrows’ design allows customizable messages that can communicate secret intel to their targets who can be equipped with the included decoder.

To ensure that the messages (and the missiles) reach their chosen targets the bow also features an electronic red dot sight so shots can line up perfectly. Archery action meets mystery and adventure when the Rebelle Agent Bow takes aim!

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HOO’s HEALTHY Taking your child for a routine eye exam is most likely part of your ‘back to school’ routine.

However, there are some eye conditions that may appear between the yearly visits that warrant an immediate visit to the doctor.

EYE LOVE HEALTH! Here is an overview of a few of them and action you should take if you suspect your child has one.

Conjunctivitis (‘Pink Eye’) - An eye infection that can be caused by bacteria or a virus. The infected eye will appear red or pink as a result of the inflammation of the thin film over the eye. Other symptoms include eye discomfort, tearing, and discharge from the eye. Conjunctivitis is highly contagious.

Your child should stay home, away from other kids, until the tearing and discharge stop. The doctor may prescribe antibiotic drops to treat the infection.

Styes and Chalazions - A stye is a red, sore bump on the edge of the eyelid. It is caused by an infected eyelash follicle. Symptoms include irritation, tearing, and crusting along the edge of the eyelid. A chalazion is also a red bump on the eyelid, but it is caused by a blocked oil gland in the eyelid. A stye is generally located close to the edge of the eyelid. Treat with a warm compress several times a day. The doctor may prescribe an antibiotic ointment if using a warm compress does not resolve it.

Cellulitis - This is an infection of the eye typically caused by staph or strep bacteria.

There are two kinds, orbital cellulitis and pre-septum cellulitis. Orbital cellulitis affects the structure around the eye. Pre septum cellulitis affects only the eyelid. Symptoms include reduced eye movement, bulging eyes, fever, and red eyelids. Take your child to see the doctor promptly. This is a serious infection that could damage his vision permanently if left untreated.

Blocked Tear Duct - If the eye’s drainage system for tears is blocked, the eye looks irritated and watery, and it may become infected. Some babies are born with a blocked tear duct and this condition usually resolves itself with a few months. If it does not, the doctor was may use a procedure to open up the tear duct. Antibiotic drops are needed to treat an eye infection, so take your newborn to see the doctor if you think he has one.

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MINIONS PG | Ok for kids 6+ Since the dawn of time, they’ve served the most despicable of masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon.

Follow a Minion named Kevin -- alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob -- on a thrilling journey to find their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock), the world’s first female super-villain. From Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, they face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind from annihilation.

ANT MAN PG-13 | Ok for kids 12+ The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time. Armed with the ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

PIXELS PG | Ok for kids 6+ The story features aliens who misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them. They attack Earth, using the games as models for their assaults. President Will Cooper (Kevin James) calls on ‘80s video game champion Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), to lead a team of old-school arcaders (Peter Dinklage and Josh Gad) and a unique weapon specialist (Michelle Monaghan) to defeat the aliens and save the planet. Good fun for kids and grownups.

NEW ON DVD | BLU-RAY: SESAME STREET: COUNT ON ELMO Not Rated | Ok for kids 3+ Join Elmo, Grover, Abby and Cookie secretly nominate Count von Count as The World’s Greatest Counter. When the Nobel Counting Prize committee arrives to give him the prestigious award, the Count is nowhere to be found! So his friends step in and do their best Count impression, but can they save the day? Little ones will learn different math concepts while celebrating the Count and his love of counting

THE HUNTERS PG | Ok for kids 8+ A visual feast from start to finish, the timeless tale of “The Black Stallion” centers on a young boy named Alec (Kelly Reno) who survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a deserted island with a black stallion, with whom the boy develops a friendship. After being rescued and returned home, the two make a winning team as jockey and lightning-fast racehorse under the watch of a passionate trainer, played by Mickey Rooney (who was nominated for an Oscar). Beautiful cinematography, breathtaking race scenes, and a delightful story make this a timeless family movie.

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Movement Improves Learning If you are seriously considering enrolling a young child in dance classes, be sure to find classes that emphasize creative expression and learning as much as technique. Improvisation, imagination, creativity and musicality are key requirements that will help your young child foster and develop a love of movement to music. Why is this so important?

Neurophysiologist, Carla Hannaford, explored the role of the human body and movement in the learning process when she wrote Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head.

Hannaford stated in her book, “Movement, a natural process of life, is now understood to be essential to learning, creative thought, and high level formal reasoning. It is time to consciously bring integrative movement back into every aspect of our lives and realize, as I have, that something this simple and natural can be the source of miracles� (Hannaford 1995, 214).

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Hoo’s Tips Pet owners need to take steps to keep their four legged friends happy and healthy during the hot and humid ‘dog days’ of summer.

• Never leave your pet in a parked car. A few minutes is all it takes for the temperature in the car to reach over 100 degrees F, creating a deadly situation for any person or pet.

The Dog Days of Summer • Keep your pet hydrated by providing them with plenty of cool water.

• Check with the veterinarian before shaving your pet for the summer, as shaving some breeds can actually • Anytime your pet rides in your vehicle, keep them cause more harm than good by increasing the risk of secured inside. Letting your dog put his head out of sunburn. an open window is dangerous. He could fall out or get • Keep your dog safe by never letting them near a injured by debris from the road. Cats travel best inside pool unattended and by putting a doggie lifejacket on a pet carrier. them before taking them out on a boat.

• Your pet needs to exercise during the summer but avoid walking your pet during the hottest parts of the day. Dogs can suffer heat stroke or could burn their paws on hot pavement. Instead, allow your dog to stay cool indoors. Set the thermostat to about 78 degrees and close the blinds when you leave your home to conserve energy. If your dog stays outside, provide them with access to shade.

• Watch for signs of heatstroke and take your pet to the vet without delay if they seem overheated.

Symptoms of heatstroke include trouble breathing, an elevated heart rate, and acting confused.

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HOO’s CRAFTY do-it-yourself sidewalk

chalk

A piece of chalk and a driveway can provide hours of entertainment. Here is a fun DIY recipe that will make tons of cute chalk, to fight summer boredom, or to give as a neat gift. And the best part is how inexpensive it is!

Directions

Fill a cup with 3/4 cup of water, 1/4 cup of paint, and 1 cup of plaster of paris. Mix until well blended. Make a new cup for each color of chalk you want to use. Then, pour mixture into your mold.

You can actually even layer the colors for a cool effect. Let the mixture dry in the molds for 24 hours, then carefully pop your chalk out of the molds, and let the pieces dry for another 24 hours.

Now your one-of-a-kind chalk is ready to go.

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HOO’s learning Selecting a school for your child is a complex decision that will involve doing your homework.

Here are some key points to consider when deciding where your child will receive her education.

Does the mission statement of the school match the style of education that your child needs?

Does your child learn best in a very structured environment or where she has some freedom to explore her interests? Some schools may have a less structured environment than others.

Write down a summary of what type of learning environment you are looking for and compare it to the school’s mission statement.

Does the curriculum of the school match the educational goals of your child?

Private schools may offer a curriculum that includes courses not found in public schools, like religious studies. Public charter and magnet schools may have a different learning environment and curriculum than the other schools. For example, some magnet schools focus on the arts while others focus on science and technology. If your child has special needs, focus on finding a school that can accommodate her.

What is the student - teacher ratio of classrooms in the school?

The fewer students in the classroom, the more individual attention your child will receive.

The student-teacher ratio that is acceptable to you will depend on the needs of your child. If a private school advertises a ‘very low student teacher ratio’, be sure to ask exactly what the maximum ratio is. You don’t want to find out later that your child will be in a larger classroom than you expected.

Is the school well run and organized?

Visit and tour the school during the school day.

Does the school day flow in an orderly fashion in the classrooms or do things seem a bit haphazard? Note attitudes of the teachers. Do the teachers have a positive attitude and seem happy to be there?

What is the cost of tuition?

If you are considering a private school, you will want to see how the cost of tuition fits into your family’s financial plan. Be sure to research any financial aid that private schools offer to help with the cost of tuition.

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