April 2011 Family Spectrum

April 2011

featuring Durham Museum

family table

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national playground

safety week

THE UNO

women’s walk festival

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Did you hear that Omaha has officially

surpassed New York as the cultural epicenter of the U.S.? And that Omaha has finally ousted little ol’ Bethesda, Maryland, as the healthiest? Turns out recent data shows there are more museums, athletes, farmers markets and volunteers per capita in Omaha than in The Big Apple.

Really? OK, truth be told this is my attempt at a bit of an April Fools’ joke. None of this is true— yet—I see no reason why us Midwesterners can’t prove to the rest of the nation that we are indeed steeped in culture and arts, and extremely interested in health and wellness. Omaha, and the entire metro area, is an incredible place to live and raise a family, period.

We are surrounded by world-class museums like The Durham Museum, where our kids can spend a whole week during the summer. Seriously, check out the cover story on page 22. You will surely want to sign your kids up after you read about the awesome summer camps.

When it comes to eating well, I truly believe that most of us want to put healthy food on our children’s plates. With that in mind, check out our first Family Spectrum Family Table recipe on page 15. Whether you eat only organic, unprocessed foods like a friend of mine, or you eat whatever corporate America tells you to, like my brother-in-law says he does—I figure if we make at least a few meals at home each week, we are moving in the right direction.

I was inspired to write this April Fools’ Day-themed letter by those ‘Live Well Omaha’ billboards that have sprung up around town. I say let’s do what we can to live well, no matter what the statistics show.

Eventually, those numbers will actually mirror the way we live—or at least the way we want to live.

Special thanks to teacher Rhonda Lothrop, as well as, Julia, Benjamin, Josh, and Lindsey for participating in our cover shoot. You all did a great job, and made the cover great!

Heather L. Heather Heier Lane, Editor, Family Spectrum heather@omahapublications.com

Publisher . Todd Lemke Vice President . Greg Bruns Omaha Publications Managing Editor . Corey Ross Family Spectrum Editor . Heather Heier Lane Assistant Editor . Linda Persigehl Art Director/Graphic Designer . John Gawley Graphic Designer/Art Director . Matt Jensen Photographers . Bill Sitzmann, Scott Drickey, Colin Conces Account Executives . Gwen Lemke, Gil Cohen, Stacey Penrod Sales Assistants . Vicki Voet, Alicia Smith Hollins, Dara Rene Newson Technical Advisor . Tyler Lemke Distribution Manager . Mike Brewer Advertising .

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The information contained within Family Spectrum is for informational purposes only. It is not intended and should not be used to take the place of seeking professional advice, counsel or assistance. Omaha Publications makes no endorsement of and is not responsible for contributors or advertising herein. If you have concerns or questions related to your health, consult with your physician. Family Spectrum is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of Omaha Publications, 402.884.2000.

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P.S. As a member of the Durham Museum since before my son turned one (see photo of his first trip above), I highly recommend purchasing a family membership to the museum. You can go several times throughout the year, never missing an exhibit, and enjoy special members-only events. It is well worth the price! www.durhammuseum.org/join/membership.

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The Durham Museum’s 2011 schedule of summer camps includes many favorites and some new programming too! Each week, a new subject will be featured including history, art, science, popular culture, tness, and health.

With innovative curriculum taught by certied teachers, you will be sure to nd a camp that interests your child.

Camps are available in three age groups including 5 to 6 year-olds, 7 to 8 year-olds and 9 year-olds and up. Camps are $75 for museum members and $85 for non-members. Before and after care as well as lunch is available for an additional charge.

For more information and the camp schedule, please visit www.durhammuseum.org or contact The Durham’s education department at (402) 444-5027.

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using RJ’s worst day to teach social skills methodist women’s hospital providing much needed neonatal intensive care unit beds fit chat: swimsuit shape up remember that new year’s resolution to make this year the year you volunteer? family spectrum’s family table skincare for childen and teens

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Children Grow Best in Families…Become a Foster Parent

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Join the Y and become a member of a community that’s committed to helping you and your kids learn, grow and thrive.

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Skincare For

Children And Teens

When the oil is trapped, a pimple or zit forms on the skin. The most common places for teenage acne are on the face, neck, chest and back.

Help your teen get started on a skincare plan.

If your child is prone to breakouts look for facial or body cleansers with 1 to 2 percent salicylic acid. If these medicated washes are not strong enough, benzoyl peroxide is an alternative. When using these over-the-counter cleansers, your child’s skin may be more prone to sunburn. If over-drying or irritation occurs, discontinue use. If the over-the-counter cleansers are not effective, consult with your child’s pediatrician.

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he pre-teen to early teenage years are a good time to start a skincare regimen.

At this age, children understand the importance of hygiene. Starting a skincare plan at an early age will introduce a healthy habit with benefits that will be seen well into the future.

Until now, your pre-teen or teenager may think a quick rinse in the shower is sufficient for healthy skin.

To maintain proper hygiene, a teenager should bathe daily and cleanse his or her face twice a day with a facial cleanser to remove excess dirt and oil. Look for mild cleansers that say non-comedogenic. Use warm, not hot, water and pat dry with a clean washcloth.

Tone

A toner can be added to the morning and nighttime face cleansing routine. Use a disposable cotton ball or cotton pad to apply an alcohol-free facial toner to the face, neck and chest area. The toner will help restore the skin’s balance and keep it from over-drying. Skin that is too dry can actually produce more oil.

Moisturize

Wash your hands before touching your face. Clean your cell phone with a disinfectant wipe. Change your pillowcase often. Wash your face after workouts. Drink plenty of water.

For information on more than 9,000 pediatric topics, visit the Pediatric Advisor at www.boystownpediatrics.org.

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Choose a moisturizer that is oil-free and contains at least a 15 SPF. Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin.

Sun protection is one healthy habit your child will thank you for 15-20 years from now.

Treat

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 80 to 90 percent of teenagers will experience acne. During puberty, hormone levels increase, which increases the amount of oil the body produces.

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Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday at Lauritzen Gardens...

A party at the garden is tons of fun for children 5 to 10 years of age!

Choose from a variety of nature themes!

Cost is $100 for up to 12 children.

For more details, contact Garden Educator Jordan Sherbondy 402.346.4002 ext. 253 j.sherbondy@omahabotanicalgardens.org

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Sometimes our smallest patients have very big needs. From a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit designed with features to help babies get stronger, to experts with more than two decades of experience caring for babies born prematurely. We deliver what babies need during their most delicate times. And what parents need to feel most assured. Methodist Women’s Hospital.

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Methodist Women’s Hospital Providing Much Needed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Beds

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hen Methodist Hospital announced in late 2005 that it was planning to build a

hospital dedicated to excellence in women’s health, the Omaha Metropolitan area was plagued by a significant shortage of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds. As planning for the new Methodist Women’s Hospital progressed through the summer of 2006, the shortage of NICU beds had led to transfers of premature and critically ill newborns to hospitals as far away as Kansas City.

On June 21, 2010, Methodist Women’s Hospital opened with 36 Level III NICU beds and a specially trained staff to provide optimal care for the most vulnerable of patients. Through the end of 2010, the NICU had admitted 280 newborns, as well as received 26 transfers from other hospitals. Newborns up to 30 days old may be readmitted to the NICU, if necessary.

“We have stepped up to address the shortage of NICU beds,” said Sue Korth, vice president and chief operating officer for Methodist Women’s Hospital. “With these beds we are keeping families together, close to home for the care they need. They are receiving the safest and most comprehensive level of neonatal care.”

Khalid Awad, M.D., an Omaha neonatologist with more than 20 years of experience, is medical director for the NICU at Methodist Women’s Hospital. Dr. Awad, along with his partners from Neonatal Care, P.C., provide the Women’s Hospital with the years of knowledge and expertise area families have come to trust.

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“The entire unit was designed to provide these babies and their families with optimal care and maximum comfort,” said Dr. Awad. “Features were integrated to enhance the privacy, comfort and care of the baby and the family.”

Features have been included to protect a baby’s sensitive eyes from too much light and ensure an optimal developmental environment. The wall at the head of the baby’s bed holds oxygen lines, sensors and specialized medical equipment that may be needed in the course of a baby’s care. All NICU rooms feature a special viewing window from a nurse charting station located between every two rooms. To preserve family time and privacy, nurses will be able to monitor the newborns from outside of the room, but are also close at hand when needed.

Mothers who wish to breastfeed or pump their milk will have the option to use a lactation room within the NICU, or, utilize the recliner, privacy curtain and refrigerator located in their baby’s room. To allow parents to spend as much time as possible with their baby, comfortable sleeper sofas unfold and can sleep two adults. With the devotion and attention to detail provided at Methodist Women’s Hospital, parents of NICU SPECTRUM babies can rest a little easier.

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pril showers bring May flowers. June sun brings poolside fun...and that means

you’ve only got about eight weeks before you’ll be squeezing into a swimsuit for the first time this year. Your kids still seem to have the metabolism of a squirrel, and your husband is sporting his usual abdominal “six pack”...or is that the start of a little keg? Oh well, he’s on his own, it’s time to concentrate on you for a change!

“Pathway to Nature” 1st – 7th Grade 9 weekly sessions Starting June 6th $95.00 per week Open Registration begins April 20th For more information call 932-1080 www.cityofomaha.org/parks

Don’t panic. Assuming that other than the occasional holiday splurge, you practiced at least a bit of restraint through the winter with your diet—all you should need is a little fine-tuning. Here’s a bunburning, thigh-trimming, waist-whittling routine that will only take about 30 minutes to complete, and the only equipment you’ll need is a pair of 10-15 pound dumbbells!

• Floor bridge. Lie on back with knees bent and feet flat on floor, slowly raise hips as high as

possible, lower and repeat. (15 reps)

• Floor crunch. Lie on back with knees bent and feet flat on floor, slowly raise torso until shoulder

blades no longer touch the floor, lower and repeat. (20 reps)

• Plank. Lie face down on the floor, lift yourself onto elbows and toes, contract abdomen and hold

for 30 seconds.

• Bent-knee push-up. Leaving knees and toes on the floor, place hands shoulder width apart,

lower torso until upper arms are parallel with the floor, push up and repeat. (10-15 reps)

• Dumbbell row. Keeping back flat, bend over at waist, raise dumbbells toward hips, lower and

repeat. (10-15 reps)

• Lunges. Step forward and lower yourself until front leg and back leg

are both bent to a right angle at the knee, step forward again and repeat.

(10-15 per leg)

• Stiff leg deadlift. Keeping back flat, bend over at waist, lowering

dumbbells in front of thighs, stand up and repeat. (10-15 reps).

Repeat Circuit Twice.

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So, if you were one of those people who made a New Year’s resolution back in January to become a volunteer, it’s not too late! Here are some tips to make your experience easier and more fulfilling: • Put deliberate thought into volunteering. What causes are you

passionate about?

• Do your homework. Check out

Remember that New Year’s Resolution

To Make This The Year You Volunteer?

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to tell you that volunteering will change your life for the better. The truth is that volunteering can be hard work, and appreciation from the very people you help can be hard to come by. All this and you don’t get paid. Yet people still come out in droves to give their time as volunteers. Even more, they come back. Why is this?

In order to really understand the dynamic of what drives someone to commit to volunteerism, it might be easier to compare the drive to something we can all relate to—pledging to shape-up physically. Anyone who has made a decision to get fit has probably looked in the mirror and thought, ‘There is a healthy, attractive person under there somewhere!’ The trouble is that a better self is usually on the other side of diet and exercise. To get to where we want to be, we have to make the decision to get in shape, put thought into what we eat, set aside time for exercise, and maybe even pay for a gym membership.

Turns out, getting in shape is not easy, and the same is true with signing up to help others when our lives are hectic. In some ways, external appearance has many parallels to who we want to be internally.

If we want to be more kind and giving versions of ourselves, it often takes more than a resolution to become that person. It takes work. Not unlike taking the stairs when the elevator is easier. But in the end our bodies feel better when we take time to exercise, and our minds feel better when we experience the joy and exhilaration of helping others—regardless of whether we receive an immediate thank you or not.

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• Set aside time in your schedule.

Consult a volunteer agency to see when their opportunities occur. Make your good intentions fit their calendar.

• Once paired up with an organization, participate in their training sessions.

Stay in contact with staff to keep active and accountable.

• Don’t be afraid to enjoy yourself.

Just because you are giving your time for free does not mean it should be treated as a chore. You’re making the world a better place. Be happy about it!

• Stick with it. The longer you give,

the more you invest in your community— and yourself.

• Be prepared to get outside your comfort zone with your initial volunteering experiences.

Like exercise, it takes time to develop a SPECTRUM routine.

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Submitted by: Heidi Klaassen

Recipe

Salad Bar Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs hamburger • 1/4 cup onion, chopped • 2 to 2 1/2 tsp curry powder or curry paste • 1 cup water • Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:

• 2 cups pineapple, chopped (or canned pineapple tidbits) • 1 cup peanuts • 1 cup coconut

• 1 green pepper, chopped • 1 cucumber, chopped • 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped • white rice

Instructions: Brown hamburger and onion until meat is no longer

pink. Stir in water and curry, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Chop pineapple, green peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Place each topping in individual bowls. Serve over white rice, layering rice, meat and toppings.

Beef Spaghetti Pie Ole

Recipe enjoyed by: One adventurous husband, Scott, and four picky yet

constantly developing kids—Aidan, 11, Natalie, 8, Jager, 6, and Tobin, 2.

And of course, mom.

About the recipe: Klaassen’s cousins fell in love with a version of this

dish while at boarding school in Africa—it has been a family tradition for years. She says it is a great meal for even the pickiest of eaters because they can choose the toppings themselves. Klaassen’s children love it because when served it makes a messy mountain of yummy goodness!

Put a new twist on the classic ‘go-to’ easy dinner.

Editor’s two cents: I love this recipe because it is as easy as making

tacos. The toppings are colorful, which is a bonus for presentation, and even the fussiest eaters will find something to enjoy. Don’t worry if your kids only try the rice and pineapple the first time you make it, chances are they will load up their mountain eventually.

What our taster says:

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2. Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Return beef to skillet; season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cumin; stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally.

3. Reserve 2 tablespoons beef mixture for garnish. Stir sour cream into remaining beef; spoon into pasta shell.

Place 1 cup cheese in center, leaving 2-inch border around edge. Spoon reserved beef mixture onto center of cheese; bake in 350° oven 15 minutes or until heated through.

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Here are some helpful hints for teaching children any social skill: Teach each of the skills step by step.

Try to include a brief pause following each step; this gives a child time to process the information.

Explain to children when they should use these skills and give positive, child-oriented reasons for how and why these skills will help them.

Make learning social skills fun.

Praise children or reward them with something special for taking the time to learn. They might not realize the benefits of learning social skills right away. But the more they use these skills and see the positive way other people respond to them, the more the skills will “sink in.”

Finally, be patient.

Using RJ’s Worst Day

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friend, paying someone a compliment. The list goes on and on. Using these skills appropriately greatly influences how other people treat us and how we get along in the world. It is essential for children to learn social skills, too. These skills provide a framework for how children interact with others and the world around them as they grow and mature.

“The Worst Day of My Life Ever!”, a new book by Julia Cook, can help you begin this valuable process with your children and have fun at the same time. As you spend the day with RJ on the worst day of his life—ever—you and your child can learn together the importance of listening and following directions.

RJ continues to run into trouble because he hasn’t learned how to do either one. But once he begins to listen and follow directions, he has the best day ever! With RJ’s help, you can introduce your child to these important skills.

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After children learn a new skill, it may take a while before they are comfortable using it and before it really becomes a part of them. Learning new skills is an ongoing process. No one learns how to dribble a basketball in one try. You practice, practice, practice. The same goes for social skills!

When your kids can use social skills, they are more likely to know what to do or say when they interact with others, especially family members, friends and teachers. Parents who actively teach social skills to their children are equipping them with “survival skills” for getting along with others, for learning self-control and, generally, SPECTRUM for having a successful life.

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Young Heroes: OPS Students

Learn Sharing By ‘Going Green’

“G of us have heard a lot about lately, whether in commercials or on packaging at oing Green” is something most

the store. Three Omaha Public Schools— Saddlebrook Elementary, Indian Hills Elementary, and Nathan Hale Middle School—proudly took this concept beyond the marketing and hype by teaching children what it really means to go green, and working together to make the world a better place through sharing.

Students from all three schools went green back in February simply by sharing stuffed animals and clothing they had outgrown—in essence giving their items a second life. This student clothing drive in turn provided members of the Omaha community with an innovative opportunity to come together to build relationships, gain needed items, and learn more about going green.

At the end of the clothing drive, a unique sharing event took place at the KROC Center, where parents were able to “shop”children-free.

Parents were invited to browse the donated items and choose things that their families needed, all while volunteers entertained their children. The volunteers set up and ran a minicarnival with fun activities for the entire family, making everyone happy by the end of the day.

Through these events, the students were brought together with other members of the community to help make Omaha a better place. “Sharing is one of the first habits that we learn, and it continues to enhance every aspect of our lives as we grow older,” says Suzi Yokley-Busby, University of Nebraska at Omaha/Building Bright Futures program coordinator. “Giving back to the community is a tremendous way to show that serving their fellow man is a simple but effective way to help yourself, your neighborhood, your community,” she says, and, “ultimately, the world.”

When it was all over, everyone involved learned the importance of giving back to their community and sharing. Special thanks to the partners who helped make the event a success, including Omaha Public Schools, Omaha Housing Authority, UNO Building Bright Futures, the KROC Center, Omaha South High Character In Action Mentoring, the Packasso Project, and other Omaha area volunteers.

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National Playground Safety Week

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ach year, more than 200,000 children visit hospital emergency rooms because of

playground injuries. Supervision and education of children is extremely important to avoid injuries. Injuries can also be reduced by putting some planning and care into building a playground. Many playground injuries can be prevented with these tips: Soft Surfaces. Because nearly 79 percent of playground injuries are caused by falls to the ground, improper surfacing is the first thing parents should watch for when they inspect a playground. Wood chips, bark mulch, sand, pea gravel, shredded tires and rubber mats cushion falls well. Avoid concrete, grass and dirt—they’re too hard. A minimum depth of 12 inches of material surrounding each piece of equipment in a six-foot fall-zone is recommended.

Swings. Swings are the pieces of moving equipment that are most likely to cause injuries to children.

Swings should have soft seats and be set far enough away from other equipment so that children won’t be hit by a moving swing. Only two swings should be in each supporting framework, and they should be at least 24 inches apart. Full-bucket seats are recommended for younger children. Half-bucket seats are dangerous because babies and toddlers can slide out of them.

Checklist for Playground Safety

• Surfaces around the equipment should be filled with at least 12 inches of loose fill, like wood chips, mulch, sand or pea gravel.

• Most stationary equipment should have at least a 6-foot use zone in all directions.

• Openings in equipment should be less than 3.5 inches apart or more than 9 inches apart to avoid trapping a child.

• Guardrails should surround all elevated platforms.

• Be careful of exposed concrete footings, tree roots or rocks that could trip children.

• Check for sharp edges and dangerous hardware, like open “S” hooks or protruding bolts.

Smooth Sliding. Slides should be well-anchored, have firm handrails, and good traction on the steps. There should be no gaps between the slide itself and the platform. There should also be a bar at the top of the slide so that children have to sit before they go down.

• Make sure your child plays on ageappropriate equipment.

Climb Carefully. 40 percent of all playground injuries are related to climbing equipment. More

• Remove hoods or drawstrings that can get caught on equipment.

children are injured falling off climbing equipment or horizontal ladders than anything else on the playground. Children under four shouldn’t play on this equipment. Watch older children when they’re climbing, check that steps and handrails are in good condition, and make sure a guardrail or barrier surrounds raised platforms.

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Zoe is 8 years old and is in 3rd grade at Fire Ridge Elementary. Zoe enjoys reading all types of books, and writing short stories.

She loves sleepovers with her friends, enjoys clogging, and has just started learning how to play the piano.

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The Spoon That Could Talk by Zoe

Once there was a land called Talking Silverware. In that land there was a spoon. He wasn’t a normal spoon, he could talk of course, but he liked to go out of the land and talk to humans. That was what happened to me this morning. I woke up and on my bed was the spoon. I was really scared. So what I did was scream. Then, the spoon started to talk to me! It was so scary! Well, not really. The spoon was pink with white dots on it. “You are going to get braces.” the spoon told me.

W ith a poof I had braces. I didn’t know that though. “What is your name and how do you know that I am going to get braces?” I asked. “My name is Annabelle and get up and go to the mirror and smile with your eyes closed and you might see if you have braces or if you don’t.” replied Annabelle.

So I did what she said, I got up and went to the mirror. I smiled with my eyes closed. I opened my eyes and almost screamed because I didn’t want to wake up any of my family members. I just kept my mouth shut…

To Be Continued...

To Be Continued...

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Spending the Summer at The Durham Museum

Where History Comes to Life, One Camp at a Time

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by trains, trolleys and an enormous stuffed Bison? Well, if you’re a kid, the only thing that could possibly top a trip to The Durham Museum is spending a week there. Add teachers who make learning so much fun that educational activities seem more like party time—instead of sit down and learn something time—and suddenly The Durham Museum’s summer camps are catapulted to the top of every kids’ summer wish list.

Throughout the year, The Durham Museum is a wonderful place to soak up the history of Omaha and see amazing historical artifacts up close and personal. During the summer months, the place is buzzing with energy as dozens of educators flock downtown, committing their time off from area classrooms to teach the popular summer camps. The enthusiastic teachers are a huge part of what makes the camps so successful because they are dedicated not only to teaching, but also to nurturing the children they interact with.

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Rhonda Lothrop is one of those teachers.

A kindergarten teacher for over 20 years, she knows a thing or two about kids and is passionate about making things fun for her students. Lothrop is looking forward to her fourth summer at The Durham Museum, and says with excitement, “What makes The Durham Museum special are the extensive resources, the beauty of the artifacts, and the kids.”

Another aspect of the camps that Lothrop finds especially enriching is that they are centered around the various exhibits. When she did a camp on The Wild West, her students not only got to look at an Indian Lodge—they also got to sit inside it, touch a papoose and wear costumes.

When you are in the lodge, Lothrop says, “It feels like how you would imagine it to feel.” So she pulled the kids in close and whispered like they were actually there.

Lothrop is quick to point out that children truly benefit from time spent at the museum. She speaks from experience when she says, “Kids that have extensive background knowledge are more successful students.” She firmly believes that when parents take the time to talk to their kids about history, art and music, it eventually helps them in school. “I think parents can educate kids just by talking to them, engaging them,” says Lothrop. She encourages parents to be enthusiastic about education, and therefore tells her students to go home each night and tell their parents three things they learned at camp each day. This is definitely a camp where kids can have fun, and learn a few things at the same time.

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Union Station Celebrates

It’s 80th Birthday!

On January 15, 1931, Omaha’s Union Station opened its doors to the public and was recognized as one of the finest examples of art deco architecture in the Midwest.

1931 – 1971

Union Station was the passenger station for Union Pacific Railroad. In its heyday, the station served over 10,000 passengers daily. Facilities were designed into the station to provide passengers convenience, including a taxi stand, baggage check, dining room, gift shop and soda fountain, barber shop and first-aid station.

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With the creation of Amtrack, Union Station was closed.

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Union Station was given to the City of Omaha and originally slated for demolition.

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Union Station was opened as the Western Heritage Museum displaying small regional history exhibits.

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Through efforts led by Charles and Margre Durham, significant renovations to the building were made.

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The museum was renamed the “Durham Western Heritage Museum” in honor of Charles and Margre Durham.

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The Durham became an affiliate with the Smithsonian Institution and established close ties with the Library of Congress and the National Archives.

2004

The Velde Hall of American History was completed to host traveling exhibitions.

2007

The Main Waiting Room was renamed the Suzanne and Walter School Great Hall and the museum’s track side was renamed the Trish and Dick Davison Gallery. In November, the Stanley and Dorothy Truhlsen Lecture Hall was opened in the 1899 Boiler Plant.

2008

The museum changed its name to The Durham Museum.

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ooking for a little Zen? Curious about yoga but have been afraid to try because you are worried people will laugh when they see you attempt Down Dog? Think running requires more get-up-and-go than you can muster? Well, leave your Monkey Mind at home, learn how to look like a yogi from pros and beginners alike, and lace up those running shoes. Turns out all the info you could ever need about health and fitness is going to be in one place: right here in Omaha. Don’t miss the 4th Annual Omaha Health, Wellness, & Fitness Expo, The Mind, Body, & Spirit Fair, April 30-May 1, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.

Find out new ways to learn how to live longer, better and happier. Check out new ideas to greatly improve your lifestyle and sense of well-being. Learn the benefits of being healthy, head to toe. Get up to speed with what is new in alternative medicine, nutrition, organic foods, being GREEN— and so much more. The Omaha Health Expo is the largest health fair pertaining to wellness in the Midwest, and one of the largest in the nation. With over 300 exhibitors and 50 seminars, and over 10,000 people expected to attend— this is the place to be if you are interested in everything related to the mind, body and spirit.

There are so many new and cutting-edge technologies that can help us improve our lifestyle, why not take advantage of the resources available?

The Omaha Health Expo offers the opportunity to learn from the experts in one convenient location. If you are ready to take back your health and improve your well-being, then the Omaha Health Expo will be the place to be on April 30-May 1, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Mark your calendar SPECTRUM now. For more info visit www.omahahealthexpo.com.

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Disovering Nature: Ages 6-8.

June 20-24; 9-2 PM; $65.

Girls in the Wild: ages 9-14, July 5-7; 9-3 PM $ 75.

Boys Challenge Camp: ages 9-14; August 2-4; 9-3 PM; $75.

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Safety Rules for Kids of All Ages

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importance of the 40 developmental assets in their lives, and to seize opportunities to foster them. One of those critical developmental assets is safety—making sure children feel safe at home, at school and in their neighborhoods. In hopes of promoting this asset in our young students, I developed a lesson called “The Four F’s,” which are four safety rules designed to keep children of all ages safe when they are outside of their homes and in unfamiliar environments.

Below are “The Four F’s,” with a short description of each, so you can start an important dialogue with your child today:

Find Out! Always find out from an adult you trust if you are in a safe situation or a potentially risky

one. If you don’t recognize someone in your neighborhood, tell your parents. Let them find out if these people are new neighbors or if they are people who may not be safe to talk to. If someone tells you to get into their car because your mom or dad sent them to pick you up from school, find the closest adult that you know and ask them to help you find out if that is true, or if this is a dangerous stranger.

something scares you or makes you feel sad or nervous, get away from it! Trust yourself to know when you are in a bad situation. Your feelings are there as a warning system when you might be in danger. Don’t ever ignore your feelings. If something feels unsafe, it probably is, and it is best to get away from that situation as quickly as you can.

reFuse! Refuse to do anything that makes you

uncomfortable, sad, or scared. Say “NO!” like you mean it! Always remember that being safe is more important than being polite, especially if SPECTRUM you might be in danger.

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Friends! Stick by your friends when you are without an adult. Use the “Buddy-System” all the time.

Have a friend walk with you to get a soda at the swimming pool. Ask a friend to go into the restroom with you at public places. Check with your pals to see if anyone wants to ride bikes with you instead of going alone. Remember: once you walk away from your friends, you are not as protected as you were before. There is ALWAYS safety in numbers!

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Travel through the tropics and the tundra as roaring robotic dinosaurs and growling Ice Age mammals invade Omaha Children’s Museum this summer! Celebrate the museum’s 35th anniversary with the all new exhibit Dinosaurs: Dawn of the Ice Age open May 28, 2011 through January 8, 2012.

Upcoming Events Big Backyard Closes April 10 First Friday Family Date Night: Sports April 1 Week of the Young Child Kickoff April 10 Summer Camps Register online at ocm.org!

Go to www.ocm.org for details on calendar events. Join in the fun and learning – follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

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Submitted By: Nebraska Travel and Tourism

FROM TODDLERS TO TEENS

Learn tips from parenting experts

From March through August, Methodist Physicians Clinic Pediatrics will host monthly parenting classes, at 192nd & W. Dodge Road, for both expecting and existing parents.

Our classes will provide helpful insight on important topics, like development and nutrition, for all stages of your child’s life.

For a class schedule, class topics and to register, visit methodistphysiciansclinic.org.

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it seems like planning is the hardest part. Fortunately, the tools available at VisitNebraska.gov can make planning a Nebraska vacation and booking accommodations easy.

VisitNebraska.gov is the official site of the Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism, so it’s the best resource for information about fun things to do across the state.

The site’s Travel Tools section is a great place to start your planning because it offers links to travel resources, including podcasts, e-versions of the 2011 Nebraska Travel Guide and more.

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You can search the site for statewide events, attractions, kids’ fun, wildlife, history, and recreation, making it easy to build a fun, engaging vacation itinerary for the entire family.

Once you’ve selected the activities and attractions your family would like to experience, VisitNebraska.gov also makes it easy to reserve quality accommodations through its online reservation service. It offers listings for hundreds of high-quality hotels, lodges, bed and breakfasts, RV campgrounds, cabins, and other accommodations across the state.

VisitNebraska.gov doesn’t leave the kids out of the planning process either. In fact, there’s a special section dedicated to the younger members of the family.

It features podcasts starring Tyler, the animated Nebraska’s Byways mascot, as well as in-car activities such as coloring and journal pages children can use to record memories from their Nebraska vacations. Kids will also love the online games, including Geography Jam and Tyler’s Photo Find.

In addition, travelers will want to check out the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission website—OutdoorNebraska.org—prior to visiting one of Nebraska’s acclaimed state parks, state recreation areas or wildlife management areas.

So don’t work too hard when pulling together your summer vacation this year. Let the online tools at VisitNebraska.gov help you make this summer SPECTRUM your best—and easiest to plan—travel season yet.

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The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley April 1-17 • The Rose www.rosetheater.org The bulletin board above Stanley’s bed comes loose and falls right on top of him! The next morning, he wakes up flat…really, really flat. He can slide under locked doors, roll up like a mat, and even act as a trampoline for his friends. Slipping inside a large envelope, Stanley decides to mail himself around the world on a musical adventure to Honolulu, Washington, D.C., Paris and beyond.

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Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs April 9-July 10, 2011 • The Durham www.durhammuseum.org Created by the Newseum, Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs, is a dramatic display of award-winning Pulitzer photography. From the poignant shot of an ailing Babe Ruth watching his number being retired, to the U.S. Marines raising an American flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, the photographs illustrate the enduring power of the still image. Features some graphic images, not recommend for children under 12.

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Prairie Loft SpringFest April 16 • Hastings, NE (402) 463-0565 www.prairieloft.org

Nebraska Peep Show April 15-16 • City Auditorium, York, NE (402) 362-5531 www.yorkchamber.org

Celebrate the planting season with activities for all ages, including art, music, food and fun. Bring the family and connect with agriculture and our natural environment.

Don’t miss York’s famous Peep Show featuring art projects made with marshmallow Peeps. Fans of the soft, sweet candy can also check out the reciPeep contest, a Peeps fashion show, adopt-aPEEP and the Peeple’s Choice Awards.

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Good Friday Party for the Planet April 23 • Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo www.omahazoo.com Join Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo as we celebrate Earth Day and discover ways you can help save our planet at Party for the Planet on April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Event activities are free to Omaha’s Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission.

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Arbor Day Celebration April 29-May 1 • Nebraska City, NE (402) 873-6654 • www.nebraskacity.com

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Travel to the home of internationally celebrated Arbor Day. This Nebraska City festival features children’s educational activities, a parade, a craft show, free trees, a 5/10K run/walk, an all-youcan-eat chili cook-off, commemorative tree plantings, special award ceremonies and, of course, the Discovery Ride at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Don’t miss the live music and treeclimbing demonstrations.

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Friday’s event will feature a variety of vendor booths, a center stage with guest speakers every hour, and free massages throughout the day. Friday night ends with a Mother/Daughter, Father/ Daughter seminar with U.S. Olympic gold medal gymnast Carly Patterson as a featured speaker. She will talk about what it takes to become an Olympian, the failures and successes of being an athlete, the struggles of her injuries and her future as a recording artist. The seminar will be held in the newly renovated Health, Physical Education and Recreation building located adjacent to the Sapp Fieldhouse.

Meets Mon, Wed & Fri / 9am-1pm SESSION I Jun 6 - Jun 24

SESSION II Jul 11 - Jul 29

Open to ages 8-16. To register please call (402)453-4000. Download a complete Summer Camp Brochure at poncahillsfarm.com

Saturday will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration for the walk. The Women’s Walk will begin with a welcome speech at 9:30 a.m. followed by the walk/run at 10 a.m. This year, UNO will have a special area for runners to take part in a 5K run during the walk. Food will be provided for the walkers and runners after the run/walk at approx 10:30 a.m. Center stage guest speakers will host seminars with free massages in the Sapp Fieldhouse.

About the speaker: In 2004, Patterson became just the second U.S. woman to win the gold

medal in the all-around competition and would also leave Athens with a silver medal in the balance beam event and a silver medal in the women’s team competition. Soon after the Olympic Games ended, it was discovered that she had several bulging disks in her lower back that had gone unnoticed.

She announced her intention to take time off from the sport to rehabilitate her back, but she later retired from the sport in 2006 without ever participating in another major competition. She will host a “Meet and Greet” in the atrium of the HPER building starting at 6 p.m. with appetizers, drinks and an autograph signing. At 7 p.m., she will speak about her Olympic career and her future as a recording artist. Former UNO athletes will join Patterson for questions and answers from the audience.

Last year, approximately 1,000 participants attended the Diet Pepsi Women’s Walk and raised more

than $267,000 for UNO’s eight women’s teams. The annual event is the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s marquee fundraiser for women’s athletic scholarships and program enhancements.

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Pacific Street Pediatric Clinic from Boys Town Pediatrics Same Day Pediatrics offers scheduled same day sick visits for all Omaha children. Staffed by Board Certified pediatricians, Same Day Pediatrics is not an urgent care clinic, but a real pediatric clinic. Call by 4:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday, to schedule your child’s same day sick visit.

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(402) 334-SICK