2022 March Momaha

VOLUME 13 · ISSUE 3

MARCH

TASTE THE RAINBOW You’re sure to find smiles at the end of these treats

BALANCING TECH

E-reader apps offer a whole library at kids’ fingertips; on the flip side, some struggle with too much technology

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VOLUME 13 ISSUE 3 MARCH 2022 editor in chief KILEY CRUSE kiley.cruse@owh.com 402-444-1375

consulting editor CO U R T N E Y B R U M M E R - C L A R K cbclark@owh.com 402-444-3118

assistant editor MARJIE DUCEY marjie.ducey@owh.com 402-444-1034

KILEY CRUSE, THE WORLD-HERALD

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designer JENNIFER FRENCL

cover photo KILEY CRUSE

custom publishing sales coordinator N I C K C AVA L L A R O nick.cavallaro@owh.com 402-444-1202

REAL MOMS + ADVICE 5 6 7 11 13 14

Bookshelf Be Well Things to Do Teeth Brushing Tips Teen Driving On Our Radar

SEASONAL 8 9 12 15

Rainbow Cloud Donuts Rainbow Rice Cereal Treats Ball and Cup Game Chalkboard

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BOOKSHELF ASHLEE COFFEY

There’s an

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Fill your child’s appetite for new books with e-reader apps

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ometimes I can’t believe how fast my children go through books.

Thank goodness for libraries because otherwise my house would be overflowing with books.

But we can only check out so many books at the library, and we can only do that so often. So we rely on e-books a lot, too.

While you can find free e-books out there, most platforms come with a fee or monthly subscription. But for our family, paying a subscription for an app that gives our kids access to thousands of e-books is more than worth it.

If we head out out of town, you can bet we load our kids’ Kindles up with tons of books so we aren’t having to pack a separate bag just for books. It’s such a nice option to have and ensures my kids always have something new to read — while not filling our house up with books.

There are some great e-book reader options out there.

EPIC‌ What is it? This children’s reading app allows kids to freely explore their interests through 40,000+ books, audiobooks, learning videos and more. There’s even an option for personalized recommendations based on reading levels and interests. Epic does in-app progress tracking and emails parents weekly progress reports. Kids also get badges and rewards to keep them motivated.

Who is it for? Ages 12 and younger Cost: Free to download; $9.99 per month or $71.99 per year. The cost includes four individual child profiles.

Platform: iOS and Android

AMAZON KIDS+‌ What is it? This all-in-one app for learning and entertainment gives kids unlimited access to more than 10,000 kid-friendly movies, TV shows and books. The app also features parent controls, which let mom and dad personalize

screen time limits, set educational goals, filter age-appropriate content and manage web browsing and content usage. Up to four child profiles can be created so everyone can enjoy the content across devices.

Who is it for? Ages 3-12 years old Cost: Free to download and comes with a free one-month trial. After that, it starts at $2.99 per month.

Platform: iOS and Android

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AUDIBLE‌ What is it? A subscription-based audiobook and podcast service. The podcasts are mostly stories broken into serial form. The audiobooks are narrated children’s stories. There are many Audible-exclusive stories and podcasts.

Who is it for? Ages 12+ Cost: You can try Audible for free for 30 days and then plans start at $1.95 per month.

Platform: iOS and Android

FAIRY TALES‌

What is it? This services gives you unlimited What is it? A collection of classic fairy tales reading and listening to e-books, audiobooks with interactive scenes, a read-to-me mode and some magazines. Just download the books and learning games related to each story. through Amazon and read them on your Kindle Who is it for? Toddlers and preschoolers app through any device.

Cost: Free to download with in-app Who is it for? Everyone in your family — but purchases there is a robust children’s section.

Platform: iOS and Android Cost: After a free trial, it’s $9.99 per month.

Platform: iOS and Android

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BE WELL MARJIE DUCEY

Is your smartphone taking over your life?

SET SOME

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irst it was the highlights from Simon Cowell talent competitions on Facebook.

Those somehow got me hooked on cellist Stjepan Hauser and opera clips. Can anyone beat Pavarotti singing “Nessun dorma”?

Then I moved on to Instagram reels from the television show “Suits.”

I can’t get enough of the Darvey episodes.

In other words, I’m hooked on my phone and all the giggling babies, prancing dogs and Twitter news at my fingertips.

I’m definitely not alone. An estimated 295 million people in the U.S. owned a smartphone in 2020, and many have been turning to it more than ever for some type of social engagement during the COVID-19 outbreak.

I didn’t realize how bad it was until my daughter said she was going to set a limit on her social media use. We both opted for two hours. It’s easy: go to the settings app on your phone, then screen time and app limits.

Your phone politely lets you know when your time on social media is up and even gives you an out if you can’t bear to turn off Twitter or Instagram. It also offers a handy-dandy report on how you did the previous week.

My average that first week, during Christmas vacation, was an eyeopening five hours and more.

That’s when I started to worry. Was I actually addicted to my phone and just how bad is that?

Dr. Alana A. Balasanova, director Dr. Alena of addiction psychiatry education at Balasanova the University of Nebraska Medical

Center, offered some relief: I’m not rotting my brain.

Being glued to your smartphone isn’t even classified as an addiction by the DSM-5, or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

It can feel like it, though. Overuse may bear some similarities to gambling disorder, which is listed in the manual. Like gambling, your phone becomes a problem when it starts affecting other parts of your life.

Are you putting off running errands, going to the grocery store or even talking to your partner so you can re-watch the latest prancing chihuahua reel that you love so much? Are you irritated and depressed if you are forced to spend too much time away from your phone?

“The major issue is the loss of control over the behavior,” Balasanova said. “Do you feel like you’re doing it even though you don’t want to be?”

If you think you’re overdoing it, Balasanova said the first step is to keep a record of your behavior. Track when you turn to your phone, your mood and how you feel as you watch reels, videos and tweets float by.

“That will help clue us in to what some of the triggers are,” she said. “Then we can take it from there.”

If you are feeling a significant amount of stress, see a professional. There may be an underlying condition that can be easily treated.

If you don’t feel the need to see someone, keep track of your smartphone use on your own to see if you can identify a pattern. You may turn to your phone when you are bored or are hungry, and if you can recognize those triggers, you can eat something or engage in a hobby instead.

If you need to set a limit on your phone usage, do it, Balasanova says. You’re just taking care of yourself, just like if you’d turn to Bark, mSpy, Norton or Qustodio to keep your kids safer on social media.

A limit has worked for me. My average has dropped.

Slowly.

It’s all about balance, Balasanova says. That’s good for you and sets a good example if you have children watching how much time you spend on your phone.

“In general, too much of anything isn’t usually recommended,” she said. “We want to have balance in our diet, physical activity and in our behavior. In those hours you’re not spending on the phone you can develop another interest or do another activity.”

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The annual Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place March 12 at 10 a.m. in downtown Omaha.

THINGS TO DO IN MARCH COMPILED BY Ashley Coffey

1. Learn about plants. Head to Lauritzen Gardens to check out “Wonders Under Glass,” a series of glass art installations by Matthew Shrader of Shrader Made Glass. There will also be paper art installations by garden stuff and photography by Chris Helzer. Guests can explore how a plant grows from a tiny seed to a beautiful bloom, and learn about the beauty and fragility of nature. Find out what plants need to help them grow, how seeds move and the role plants play in Nebraska’s ecosystems. The exhibit goes through May 8. lauritzengardens.org 2. See Bugs Bunny on the big screen.

The Omaha Symphony will put on a special show today at 2 p.m. featuring more than a dozen classic Looney Tunes. Come watch as the cartoons are projected on the big screen while the symphony plays the classical musicinfused original scores live. The fun will take place at the Holland Center, 1200 Douglas St. Tickets start at $20. omahasymphony.org 3. Go on a gnome hunt. Now through March 20, head down to Arbor Day Farm for a family-friendly gnome hunt. Using a set of clues, you’ll journey throughout the Tree Adventure looking high and low to find all of your favorite gnomes and discover their hiding places. The event is for all ages and abilities.

Tickets start at $11 and must be purchased in advance. Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure is located at 2611 Arbor Ave. in Nebraska City. arbordayfarm.org 4. Watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade.

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Hibernians, is back this year after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The parade, which takes place March 12 at 10 a.m., will begin at 15th and Harney Streets, travel east and then turn south on 11th Street to Howard Street before turning west and ending at 14th Street. Park Omaha is offering discounted parking ($1 per hour) at its Park 1 garage at 10th and Jackson Streets, as well as its Park 4 garage at 15th and Douglas Streets. facebook.com/events/623734065719833 5. Meet Bruce the Bear. Head to one of several Omaha Public Library storytimes this month featuring Bruce the Bear from the popular children’s series. Storytimes include stories, creative movement, music and more.

There will be opportunities to take photos.

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This colorful treat will put you

ON CLOUD NINE

TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Kiley Cruse

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hat’s better than a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow? Mini donuts, of course.

This snack is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Make them ahead of time or give kids the supplies and let them make their own.

RAINBOW CLOUD DONUTS‌ • Froot Loops cereal • Mini powdered donuts • Pipe cleaner 1. String Froot Loops onto pipe cleaner in a rainbow pattern. The more cereal, the bigger the rainbow.

2. Tuck ends of the pipe cleaner into the middle of the donuts.

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You don’t need luck to make these

RICE KRISPIE BARS R TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Kiley Cruse

ainbow Rice Krispie bars are an easy no-bake dessert to add to your St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

But really, who needs a reason to make a bright, cheerful rainbow-colored treat.

Rainbows simply make people happy.

This recipe isn’t challenging, it’s just a little bit more time consuming. But just looking at your near perfect rainbow will be worth it. And did I mention the kids will love them too?

RAINBOW RICE KRISPIE BARS‌ • • • •

6 tablespoons butter 12 cups of mini marshmallows 12 cups of rice cereal Food coloring gel: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple

1. Line a 9-by-9-inch pan with wax paper.

2. In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter.

3. Add 2 cups of marshmallows. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until marshmallows are smooth.

4. Add 2 drops (or more if necessary) of the purple food coloring and stir in.

5. Stir 2 cups of rice cereal into the colored marshmallow.

6. Press into the prepared pan, making a smooth, even layer.

7. Repeat this process with each color, in rainbow order (blue, green, yellow, orange and red) — cleaning the bowl out between colors — until you have layered every color.

8. Remove finished treats from pan by pulling the wax paper. Remove the liner material. Cut into squares and serve.

Adapted from kidfriendlythingstodo.com

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PARENTING ADVICE

Brush with success 7 tips for teaching kids to properly brush their teeth

LAURA A. JANA AND JENNIFER SHU | American Academy of Pediatrics

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t can take time, and, yes, it can be quite messy, but children eventually do master brushing their teeth for themselves. Oral health starts early, and all children need access to a dentist for regular care. See your child’s dentist by the first birthday or within six months of the first tooth. At this first visit, your dentist can easily check your child’s teeth and determine the frequency of future dental checkups and can offer other tips for easier brushing.

Be patient and try these seven practical suggestions to help make brushing more successful and fun — and eventually a matter of routine for your child.

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START EARLY

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BRUSH OFTEN

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SING, SING A SONG

Hopefully, you started early with your child. No teeth yet? No problem. Simply going through the motions by regularly brushing and cleaning gums still serves a very useful purpose in getting your child used to brushing.

While we focus a lot on bedtime brushing, technically speaking, your goal of brushing teeth is to clean food off them, and the sooner the better. Yet few adults we know make a regular habit of brushing their teeth throughout the day. If you start having your child brush after meals early in life, you stand a much better chance of creating a lasting habit.

Or set a timer. Or come up with some other creative way to keep your child engaged in the act of brushing teeth for the recommended two minutes. Some toothbrushes light up or play music for the amount of time a child should keep brushing, preventing kids from being fooled into thinking that they’ve brushed long enough.

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CHECK IT OUT

If your child insists on brushing on their own, then by all means let them. Just get in the habit of proudly “checking out” the work at the end of each session while casually doing some touch-ups of your own.

You likely will need to assist with brushing and doing some inspection for a few more years.

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APPEAL TO TASTE

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HANDS OFF

If Cinderella, the Cat in the Hat, a race car or an electric toothbrush similar to yours has better prospects of winning your child over than you do, then please oblige. Feel free to indulge their tastes by letting them choose toothbrushes and toothpaste they can really get excited about.

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Right around the age when you’re likely to start brushing, your child is likely to start grabbing. By giving them a soft-bristled brush (or two) of their own to have and to hold, you will be able to avoid a fight over yours — leaving you well-equipped to get the job done. Sure, it may take three toothbrushes instead of one, but it’s a small price to pay for a routine that really works.

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GO WHERE NO CHILD HAS GONE BEFORE

We suggest you pay particular heed to those teeth that are most likely to be neglected. While you’re helping them brush, describe what you’re doing in terms they can relate to by pointing out their “biting” teeth (the chewing surfaces), their “smile teeth” (right in the front), and the tricky teeth in the back.

Your goal: to teach your child to leave no plaque alone.

Pediatricians Laura A. Jana and Jennifer Shu are the authors of “Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood Armed with Insight, Humor, and a Bottle of Ketchup.”

HOW MUCH TOOTHPASTE? Children can benefit from fluoride, but it’s important to use the right amount of toothpaste. Current recommendations advise using a smear of fluoride toothpaste (or an amount about the size of a grain of rice) for children younger than 3 and a pea-sized amount for children 3 to 6.

Because toothpaste is meant to be swished but not swallowed, watch your child while brushing. When they are old enough, tell them to spit out the toothpaste after brushing.

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March Madness game A SLAM DUNK FOR FUN

TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Kiley Cruse

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reate your own bit of March Madness with this easy-to-make and fun-to-play basketball and cup game.

BALL AND CUP GAME • • • • • • • •

White plastic bath cups Orange paint Black permanent marker Orange ping pong balls Wood chopsticks or small dowels String (friendship bracelet or embroidery floss) Long needle Hot glue gun

1. Paint an orange stripe around the rim of the white plastic cup.

2. With the black permanent marker, draw diagonal lines one direction all the way around the cup. Then draw them the other direction all the way around the cup.

3. With the black Sharpie, draw basketball lines on the orange ping pong ball. (Our ping pong

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balls had a logo on them.

Fingernail polish remover took it off.)

4. Cut a piece of string about 18 inches long.

5. Thread a long needle with the string and tie a knot in one end. Push the needle through the middle of the cup and out the bottom.

6. Push the needle completely through the ping pong ball and tie off at the end.

7. Cut your chopstick or dowel into 6-inch pieces.

8. Using the needle, carefully make a hole — slightly smaller than the chopstick — about 1/3 of the way up the side of the cup. Insert the stick into the hole.

9. Carefully put a small amount of hot glue on the hole on the inside of the cup. You can also put a little on the outside edge. Position the stick so it’s straight out of the cup. Let glue harden.

10. Play with the basketball cup and ball craft by trying to swing the ball into the cup.

Source: exploringdomesticity.com

Ready,

PARENTING | ADVICE

SET, GO

7 guidelines for teens learning to drive

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Mark A. Stein | Rate.com

hen it comes to teen driving, a structured and careful plan of training overseen by parents is increasingly called for. With budget cuts, many localities have cut back or eliminated driver’s ed; and, it bears repeating, novice drivers end up in fatal crashes at twice the rate others do.

Graduated licensing programs — requiring teens to spend time practicing with a parent or other adult — have reduced the rate of fatal crashes among the least experienced drivers (16- and 17-year-olds) by 8% to 14%, the National Institutes of Health says. But states vary widely in approach: 70 hours of supervised driving (at least 10 at night) in Maine to no minimum in Arkansas. Nebraska requires 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of which must be at night.

Wherever you live, you can build your own program to protect your teen on the road. Here are seven guidelines to follow.

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SET A GOOD EXAMPLE

What you do can mean more to your teen than what you say; 41% of young drivers say their parents demonstrate unsafe driving behaviors, such as texting while driving, even after their teens ask them to stop, according to a survey

by Mutual Liberty and Students Against Drunk Driving.

“If you’re yelling at other drivers, if you’re flipping the bird, or texting, or drinking coffee while driving, guess what? That’s what you’re teaching your children to do,” said Ryan Pietzsch, a program technical consultant for driver safety at the National Safety Council.

“If you put your seatbelt on before you start the vehicle, you’re modeling that,” Pietzsch said. “If you force them to put their seatbelt on before you move the vehicle, also modeling.”

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SHOW AND TELL

Even before your teen gets a learner’s permit, practice “commentary driving.” When you drive with your teen in the car, note each driving decision you make as you make it — such as how closely to follow the car ahead of you, what you look out for when making a turn, how fast you drive, or when you choose to pass a cyclist — and explain why you made it.

“Being able to break down your decision making is really important,” said Dr. Flaura Winston, founder and scientific director of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Focus on the factors most responsible for collisions involving teens: driving too fast, following too closely, responding too slowly to hazards, and being distracted.

When it comes to teens learning to drive, a structured and careful plan of training overseen by parents is increasingly called for.

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ESTABLISH RULES

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KEEP A RECORD

Set explicit boundaries for your teen’s behavior behind the wheel: Do not drink and drive, do not use a cell phone (hands free or otherwise) while driving, do not speed, do not drive late at night or if you are tired, do not hesitate to call home if you feel it is unsafe to drive, carry only one passenger — or none — and use your seat belt every time you are in a car.

The National Safety Council has many other ideas.

When teens start driving without a parent, have them log the time they leave and return, where they went, their routes and any surprises or difficulties encountered.

This helps make sure your teens experience a range of driving and parking situations, and the notes may prompt useful discussion.

Tallying hours on the road also makes it easy to be sure teens have enough experience to qualify for an intermediate or full driver’s license.

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WATCH THE WEATHER

Driving in a blizzard or heavy rainstorm may overtax the skills of novice drivers. Icy roads can be particularly treacherous. Teens need experience driving in bad weather, and parents need to make sure they understand the risks and how to address them.

“If your teen learns to drive in the summer, there’s no harm at all in doing practice-driving in the winter,” Winston said. “You don’t want your teen to deal with something they haven’t practiced with you in the car.”

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GET IT IN WRITING

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TALK AT HOME

Reduce the opportunity for misunderstandings and forgetfulness by drafting a contract listing the rules of driving, and consequences of breaking them. Display a copy where you put your car keys.

Young people start driving before their brains are fully developed, leading some to misjudge or overlook risk.

Informal conversations about safe driving, personal responsibility and the consequences of distracted driving or reckless behavior can help to take some of the air out of your new driver's inflated sense of invulnerability.

A video by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offers tips on how to make sure your talks are productive.

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ON OUR RADAR

Diaper bag essentials

6 items to bring along on a day out with your baby

DIAPERS

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hether you’re out for a walk in the park, taking a trip to Grandma’s or heading to a doctor’s appointment, your baby’s diaper bag is coming along. What you pack in the diaper bag depends on how old your child is, where you’re going and how long you’ll be out.

While it can seem like an endless supply of items, a well-stocked diaper bag will ensure you and your little one are ready for anything.

Here are our recommendations for six essentials to pack in your trusty diaper bag.

WIPES

DIAPER CREAM

AQUAPHOR BABY HEALING OINTMENT

TIP Pack one diaper for every 2 to 3 hours you plan to be out.

PAMPERS SWADDLERS

These diapers provide the best leak protection and comfort, available up to a Size 7. They are soft on your baby’s skin, highly absorbent and come with a wetness indicator, so you’ll easily know when it’s time for a new diaper.

CHANGING PAD

LIL FOX PORTABLE DIAPER CHANGING PAD If you want to make diaper duty a little easier, this waterproof portable changing pad can be unfolded with one hand and has pockets to store diaper essentials. It’s cushioned with a memory foam pillow to give your baby extra comfort during a change. You can find it in AMAZON.COM PHOTOS multiple patterns and colors.

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PAMPERS SENSITIVE WIPES

These wipes are a popular choice for both parents and hospitals.

They are 20% thicker than other wipes, making them feel soft while remaining sturdy enough to handle tough messes. They are fragrancefree, hypoallergenic and made with 99% purified water.

Aquaphor is an effective multipurpose solution for your baby’s skincare needs. It helps relieve diaper rash and soothes irritated skin. Its skin-friendly gentle formula is free of dyes, preservatives and fragrances. A 3-ounce tube is the perfect size for your diaper bag.

DISPOSAL BAGS

MOM EASY DIAPER DISPOSAL BAGS

These biodegradable poop bags are perfect for those inopportune moments when your baby has an extra-dirty diaper.

They are highquality, sturdy and easy to open.

These bags conceal smells, in case you have to store dirty diapers or soiled clothes until you get a chance to dispose of them.

BABY BLANKET

ADEN + ANAIS SWADDLE BABY BLANKET

These classic muslin blankets are soft and versatile. Their generous size and breathable fabric make for easy swaddling, but you can also use them as a blanket, a burp cloth, a pram cover or a nursing cover. They are built to last and maintain quality, no matter how many times they go through a wash.

CHALKBOARD

A glimpse at what’s happening in our local schools.

PAPILLION-LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

A large selection of art by Papillion-La Vista High School students is on display at Papillion’s Sump Memorial Library. The art show, available during regular library hours, features 50 art pieces. PLHS teachers selected the show’s art from student submissions, including 2D and 3D pieces from a variety of class levels. The show will be open through the end of March, and is being held in conjunction with the Papillion Arts Council.

HOLY NAME SCHOOL‌

BROWNELL TALBOT‌

Eighth graders, from left, TG Su, Corinne Van Winkle, Jon Primmer, William Khoury and Nya Ping learn more about Dinraal the bearded dragon during Jay Sauer’s science class at Brownell Talbot.

Alexia Vazquez Medina enjoys some sweet treats while celebrating 100 days of school at Holy Name Grade School.

From the very first day of school in August, classrooms start recording and counting the number of days they have been in school. It serves as a milestone that represents the progress they have made. The 100th day is full of fun activities that all involve counting to 100.

They even get to dress up as 100-yearolds.

BROWNELL TALBOT‌

Ursula’s eels, Audrey Klinefelter and Clare Miller-Petznick, hold King Triton, AJ Puskar, as Ursula, Emma Gould, threatens Ariel, Maia Su, in Brownell Talbot’s production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

PAPILLION-LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

First-grader Olivia King pushes Beckett Solberg in the skeleton competition during the Rumsey Station Elementary Winter Olympics. Students compete in a variety of sporting activities against other classrooms or nations in their grade.

Each classroom learns about four or five nations as a social studies activity for the Olympics, and can medal in knowledge of their nations.

JOE MIXAN‌

Junior Eileen Jacinto Lopez, center, celebrated her quinceanera at Marian High School when her family and classmates surprised her in December. Her quinceanera, a-coming-of-age tradition typically celebrated when a young woman turns 15, had been canceled twice due to COVID-19.

Attention school administrators: to submit a photo to our monthly chalkboard, please send to goodnews@owh.com. Include a photo credit and a caption.

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