December 2010 Family Spectrum

December 2010

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a safe & happy holiday season

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t’s hard to believe that the holiday

season is upon us. Just as in years past, I will not have the holiday preparations completed until the last possible moment. My 2010 to-do list will get carried into the new year, and I will wish for more hours in the day to get things accomplished! Just when I am feeling as if I’m at my breaking point, I will look into the faces of my children and immediately be reminded of what the season is truly about.

Aside from the spiritual relevance of the holidays, one of my fondest aspects of the season is creating special memories with those that I love.

Almost 18 years ago, our family began some very special holiday traditions. One of those traditions kicks off Thanksgiving weekend. Three years ago was the first time since the tradition began that we had a change of plans. Although I was disappointed, it didn’t compare to the disappointment my then 15- and 10-year-old children experienced. I hadn’t realized how important this tradition was to them, until they informed me that “it was now broken.”

To add insult to injury, a second family tradition was “slightly revised” as we moved into the Christmas holiday that same year. Once again, the kids were the first to point out their disappointment of yet another family tradition lost.

But all was NOT lost.

Tradition and routine is great. But my family has discovered that as much as we love and cherish our beloved traditions, there is still plenty of room to create new ones. It’s not the tradition that holds the magic, but rather the quality time spent together as a family that makes the holidays so special.

From my family to yours – here’s wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. May you have the opportunity to spend time with those you love, make new memories, and share and create precious traditions.

Holiday Gift Guide As a special treat to our readers, we have included a Holiday Gift Guide in this issue to make holiday shopping easy and fun! Additionally, we offer a heavy focus on holiday giving, celebrating, and remembering the reason for the season! Blessings to all!

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bstructive sleep apnea is a

medical condition characterized by recurrent episodes of airway obstruction during sleep. Approximately 2-3 percent of children in the U.S. have this condition.

In children, obstructive sleep apnea is caused by large adenoids or tonsils, nasal obstruction, a small jaw, large tongue, and syndromes associated with lower muscle tone. These children often snore and have apneic episodes, which are breathing pauses that may sound like choking or gasping for breath. During the day, a parent or teacher may notice changes in the child’s social or activity level, often considered hyperactive, and frequently poor school performance is identified.

In children, a strong history provided by parents is often adequate to establish the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. A sleep study may be done to provide additional information for medical decision-making. Treatments can range from medical therapies such as a CPAP or BiPAP that provide continuous positive airway pressure, to surgical procedures directed at anatomic regions of airway obstruction.

If you recognize symptoms of sleep apnea in your child, please seek medical advice from your child’s primary physician. In addition to the social issues associated with obstructive sleep apnea, we understand that many cardiopulmonary diseases, such as hypertension, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, are associated with this condition. By recognizing the symptoms early and maintaining regular checkups, you can help prevent physical and social problems associated with long standing sleep apnea.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children

Ensuring children receive adequate sleep is extremely important for all children.

How Much Sleep is Enough?

It depends on your child. Some kids need more sleep than others. Boys Town Pediatrics recommends that: • Kids 5-12 years of age get between 10 and 11 hours of sleep each night.

• Teens 13-14 years of age get between 8 and 9 hours of sleep each night.

• Teens 15 and older get around 8 hours of sleep each night.

• You will know when your child is not getting enough sleep if he or she is tired or cranky, has difficulty following directions, is unable to concentrate on school work, or is abnormally clumsy when participating in activities in which he or she normally excels.

Tips for Helping Your Child Sleep

The best way to help your child get enough sleep is to develop a regular sleep routine and a consistent schedule for bedtime and waking. Stick to this schedule during the week and on weekends.

Other ways to make sure your child gets the amount of sleep appropriate for his or her age include:

• Spending 20-30 minutes before bedtime relaxing. Have your child take a warm bath or read during this time.

• Not keeping a television in your child’s bedroom. Watching television before going to bed can make it harder to fall asleep.

• Keeping caffeine to a minimum (i.e., soda, chocolate, coffee).

• Monitoring your child’s television viewing. Scary or disturbing programs can interfere with his or her ability to fall asleep.

• Not exercising before bedtime.

• Designating your child’s bed a “sleep-only zone.” Reading, doing homework, playing games and talking on the phone should be done in a separate location.

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Let’s move onto the Thyroid type.

Whats Your

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hen it comes to making and storing fat, there are many factors that play a role. One of the main factors is our hormones. When our hormonal system (the endocrine system) becomes distorted it will create a survival response in our body causing us to “hold on” to our fat.

Many people think that the shape of a body is purely genetic. It is true there are genetic tendencies, but the main reason for fat being accumulated in different locations around the body is due to hormonal imbalances. So, this means that we can break people’s fat storage into four different body types: Adrenal, Thyroid, Ovary, and Liver. Today we are going to talk about Adrenal and Thyroid.

Your adrenal glands’ main function is to counter stress by production of several hormones. Every type of stress influences these glands- injury, infections, money problems, Joe in the cubical next to you at work, etc. Because of this, it is easy for your body to get stuck in stress. The following is a description of what happens when the adrenal glands do not function properly: You will get excess fat around the stomach that is hanging loosely, or sagging. Adrenal types will also notice facial swelling, puffy eyes, and double chin. Women with this type will have excessive facial hair growth. Adrenal types have a hard time getting to sleep at night and staying asleep. Adrenal bodies will also have a craving for salty foods.

The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the neck. It is responsible for regulating body temp, breakdown of carbs, mental clarity and growth of things, such as your hair and nails. This body type will store fat all over the body; it will not be isolated to one area. The first major consequence of a sluggish thyroid is a slow metabolism. Everything is slower.

Brain processes can be suppressed, triggering depression, lethargy, a general apathetic feeling, and loss of libido. Thyroid types will notice that they will be losing their hair and the outer 1/3 of their eyebrows, have cold feet when they go to bed, crave breads and sugary carbs. A few more things you will notice is the loss of collagen in the skin, so there will be sagging in the backs of the arms; they will have vertical ridges on their nails.

Stay tuned to next month when we will talk a little about the Ovary and Liver types.

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Sealing The Bond

Are You Properly Attached?

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ast month we talked about bonding with your child,

and how healthy attachments create a warm and safe environment to grow and thrive. But what if those bonds are broken, or never formed in the first place? There is much that can be done to restore such troubling situations, but it does not happen overnight.

When key adult/child relationships go off track, it takes work to restore them. “As we all know, it takes true effort to change one’s own habits, and it takes great effort to make a difference in a child’s life every day,” says Leesa Dzuris, an early childhood mental health therapist at Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska. “But it can be done, and very successfully. For starters, parents and their young children can work on their relationship with daily exercising of play time – one-on-one play.”

It’s called “child-directed play,” and helps parents learn how to engage with their children. The parent allows the child to play whatever they want to --- with the adult participating. The child takes the lead in guiding the play, instead of the parent. The adult doesn’t question, “Why are we playing this?” but instead asks, “How do we play this? What do you want me to do?”

Not only will the interaction allow the parent to learn how the child is thinking, it will help the child feel secure, realizing the parent is there for them. The child gains confidence, and becomes comfortable expressing thoughts and feeling through their play. Playtime becomes a safe place to be themselves.

Also, the parent will begin to see how to best respond to the child—not only in play situations, but all the time.

“A parent can learn how to read their child’s cues,” says Dzuris. “By spending just a few minutes a day in child-directed play, parents learn their child’s emotions – when they are sad, mad, happy or afraid. With this knowledge, the parent learns how to respond more lovingly and appropriately to the child’s needs.”

Poor parent/child attachments often lead to discipline issues. It is crucial that parents learn how to administer age-appropriate correction. Not all adults have seen or experienced proper discipline methods, and many don’t innately understand how to give effective commands and how to follow through. The rewards for taking the time to learn are exponential—for both parent and child.

By giving the child opportunities to make mistakes, he or she learns to solve problems and make better decisions. It is important to have a parent there to help them safely navigate their decision-making processes.

With established and healthy attachments to adults, children have a strong sense of belonging and can flourish under clear boundaries and expectations.

They can explore things at age-appropriate times, knowing that they will be guided and corrected as needed. This teaches the child how to know and trust himself or herself – and what he or she can expect from others.

For more information on Parent-Child Interaction Therapies, and other early childhood therapies offered by Lutheran Family Services visit www.lfsneb.org. If you need help right away, call (402) 342-7038.

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3 Easy Steps to Oven-Roasting Beef Step 1: Savor the Flavor of an Oven Roast Step 2: Remove roast from refrigerator, place fat side up on rack in shallow roasting pan and season, as desired.

Insert ovenproof meat thermometer in the roast so tip is centered in thickest part, but not resting in fat or touching bone. Do not add water; do not cover.

Step 3: Roast according to timetable. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise 5ºF to 10ºF to reach desired doneness, and roast will be easier to carve.)

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2. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover.

Roast in 325°F oven 1-1/2 to 2 hours for medium rare doneness.

3. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes.

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earning is inarguably an innate component in all human beings. Have you ever watched an infant become intrigued while focusing his eyes for the very first time on a new toy? Or, have you marveled at the determination of a baby pulling herself up in order to grab, see, and navigate her surroundings? The drive to explore and learn about the world is a powerful and formidable force. Yet all too often, a child’s curiosity for learning wanes as other cultural influences and interests take precedence.

Commitment to learning is widely recognized as an imperative component in human development, so how can parents support commitment to learning as an ongoing value in their child’s development?

One of the easiest things parents can do is to support your child when he comes home with homework.

Statistically, many parents see children’s interests and commitment to homework wane as their child journeys through middle school and into high school, and as their peer group becomes their prime motivation of focus. Natalie Rathvon, Ph.D., author of The Unmotivated Child, provides tips on helping children work effectively at home while ensuring they return completed homework to school.

Increase predictability at home: Predictability is the foundation of a secure base. In predictable home environments, children are free to channel energy into studies rather than to deal with the chaos of when to do homework, what and when to eat, when and if parents will be home, or what they are doing that day. Order and structure create regular schedules, which give way to regularity in homework getting done.

Help your child get started on his homework: Sometimes homework can be an

overwhelming prospect for children. Help your child break large assignments into manageable parts, and help him turn negative self-talk (“I will never get this done”), into positive statements (“I will get it started”). If your child struggles with a subject that he does not particularly like, encourage him to start with that homework, and progress to the one best liked.

Help your child persist with his homework: If your child is struggling with

understanding an assignment, ask him to read the directions aloud and then restate them in his own words. Working sample exercises and reviewing with your child may build their confidence. If your child continues to have difficulty staying on task, this may be a sign of anxiety. Parents may calm and offer an incentive for the completion of the work.

Getting the homework turned in: Perpetually lost papers may be a sign that the child feels his work is inadequate. Use constructive communication to allow your child to verbalize his feelings.

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The Art Of Giving

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One Saturday morning, Payton and Jordan asked their Grandpa Jim if they could call their family members. “Why would you do that?” He Ry le e asked “Well Grandpa, don’t you remember, as Girl Scouts, we love to give,” Payton explained. “Then if you’re going to give, why would you call your family members?” he asked. “To ask if they would donate a canned food or even any food to give to the church pantry,” Jordan said. “Ok then, go ahead. I hope you kids do a good job!” he says. “Thanks Grandpa!” they shouted.

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After two hours of phone calls they got a whopping 100 cans of food! “Let’s go take this to church,” Jordan said, very excited.

When they were in the car, Grandpa told them a lesson on giving. He said, “Think about yourself, if you needed food, I would think someone would help you,” he said.

“That’s why we’re doing it, Grandpa,” they both said.

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At Church they met Leo, the person at church who worked in the food pantry. “Hi girls,” he said. What would you like today?” “Mr. Leo, we have some cans for the food pantry,” Jordan said. “Oh, thank you girls. Would you like to meet someone who might need this food?” he asked. “Sure thing, Mr. Leo.” Then the woman with three kids came over to Jordan, Payton and Grandpa Jim. She asked “May I have some food? I need some for my kids, they’re all that matters.” “Here you go ma’am,” Jordan said, handing her the food. “Thank you so much,” she said. “You’re welcome!” they cheered.

When they went home, Grandpa said, “See how cool it is to give? You just helped make that lady’s life better. Keep up the good work.”

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hristmas was never my thing. It seemed to me the holiday season was created just to bring climatic joy to middle-aged women with addictions to Snowman figurines. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no Scrooge–dismissing the holidays with a “Humbug” and hiding until the last Christmas tree has browned. It just wasn’t ‘til I was older that I could find joy in the holidays for it being times of family cheer, and not just a reason for letting an odd fat man on a sled get away with breaking and entering.

In my early years, the holidays were always synonymous with horror. At age 2, our angel-topped tree tumbled upon me and my twin brother. When I was 4, my older brother set the house ablaze with his fury after receiving a handful of unwanted gifts. At the ripe age of 8, I ran away from home on Christmas, and at 12, my stomach turned sour on New Year’s Eve after being food poisoned by a batch of shrimp. I guess the holidays just weren’t a good fit for the Robinson household.

At the end of each holiday season, though, just as the holy night was beginning to shimmer with icy stars, Christmas joy did come o-caroling.

With the family gathered tight around a feast of candy cane-shaped cookies and platters of apple pie, Christmas garnered depth to me. After all, at the end of any holiday snowstorm, it’s family that’s going to keep you warm, and not some unwrapped electronic doodad with an inflated price tag.

I suppose Dr. Suess was right when he wrote, “What if Christmas, The Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” I must admit though, my Christmas lists always run long enough to overwork a whole town of elves. My mother has always been eager to flood the bottom of our ornamented tree with perfectly wrapped gift. And I’m no idiot; of course I’ll take full advantage of such a giving mood. But like I said, I’m no idiot. So I know that deep down, the holiday season can only be seen for its true value when its known that giving is better than receiving.

It’s only October as I write this, and already my Christmas list spans three pages. I’ve heard three advertisements for holiday sales, and the air is beginning to frost for winter. It seems as if Christmas season is snowing down upon me early once again. Break out the candy cane cookie cutters and translucent ornaments because this year I’m gonna be ready for the holiday hurricane.

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When I was 10 years old, I told my parents I wanted “lots of presents for Christmas.” My Mom responded that they would be fair between my brother and me.

As expected, I argued that I should get more presents than my brother and that I deserved it. I was 10 and it showed. My Mom obliged and said I would be surprised.

Over the days leading up to Christmas, I was excited to see the number of presents with my name increase each day under the Christmas tree.

Eventually I had 25 presents. My brother had two. Looked fair to me.

Christmas came and it was time to open the presents. I dove in. The first box was a watch. That was good. My brother got a watch just like mine. My next present was one sock. My brother got a present with 12 pairs of socks.

My next present was a matching sock. You get the idea. Every present left was one sock.

Do you want health care for your children, but can’t afford it?

My Mom was right. She did oblige and I was surprised. My parents, in giving me the socks, did more than enable me to keep my feet comfortable and warm; they taught me a life lesson that has stayed with me for the last 30 years.

Now, working families can have higher income and still qualify for Nebraska Medicaid for their children!

Later in life, I will never forget the Christmas memory that my Mom shared with me about when my Grandpa went to the grocery store and bought six oranges. One for her, and one for each of her five siblings. That was Christmas and it was a sacrifice.

At no cost to you OneWorld’s bilingual Outreach Workers can: • Provide you with accurate information on Medicaid.

• Fill out the paperwork and update you on your case.

• Assist you in any location, including in your home.

Christmas is not about the gifts we receive. It is about the birth and true gift of Jesus Christ. The sacrifice He made in being born among us to save us.

Please call 502-8888 or visit OneWorld at 30th and L Streets in the Historic Livestock Exchange Building.

My Mom and Dad sacrificed their time to teach me a lesson I would not forget. My Grandpa sacrificed in the only way he could to provide for his children. Use this season to teach your children the same.

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Open Door Mission

pen Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission founded in 1954.

Each day, Open Door Mission provides more than 400 men, women, and children with safe shelter beds, serves more than 1,700 hot, nutritious meals, and provides preventive measures to more than 250 families living in poverty. To meet the basic physical needs of the hungry and homeless, Open Door Mission’s Day Facility Services provide free transportation from the downtown area to Open Door Mission and Lydia House. Open Door Mission offers lifechanging programs for those recovering from life-altering addictions and abuse to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty.

Did you know that homeless children suffer more physically with their health than children with permanent housing? Without access to adequate health care and nutrition, homeless children must attend school when they do not feel well which, unfortunately, can be much of the time.

• Homeless children have very high rates of acute illness, with half suffering from two or more symptoms during a single month (The Better Homes Fund).

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• Homeless children have twice as many ear infections, five times more diarrhea and stomach problems, and six times as many speech and stammering problems (The Better Homes Fund).

• Homelessness definitely has an effect on how homeless children perform in school.

• Poor nutrition contributes to homeless children’s poor health causing increased rates of stunted growth and anemia.

• 25 percent of children in Nebraska do not know where they will get their next meal.

• 33 percent of low income children do not get three nutritious meals daily.

Open Door Mission offers a piece to the puzzle that provides a solution to hunger with the Kids Café Program. This program is an extension of the Children and Youth Department and provides free meals and snacks to hungry and homeless low income children. In addition to the hot, nutritious meal, the Kids Café Program offers a safe place, supervision of trustworthy staff, educational, recreational and social activities. This directly benefits children in our community, right here and right now. Kids Cafe is a great volunteer opportunity for you, your family, church or group.

Open Door Mission has been preparing for the cold and hard winter and is expecting to serve more than 107,000 holiday meals, including 5,000 Turkey ‘N’ Fixins boxes to low income families, empowering them to have Thanksgiving dinner in their own homes. Project Santa will provide 6,000 children with gifts under the tree, and Adopt A Family will provide more than 600 homeless men, women, and children with Christmas. Please visit www.opendoormission.org for more Holiday Opportunities – because no matter your age, YOU can make a difference – your Time Changes Lives.

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That’s why we recommend wearing FiveFingers for exercise, play, and for fun. Stimulating the muscles in your feet and lower legs will not only make you stronger and healthier, it improves your balance, agility and proprioception.

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he kids’ section on the Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism website at VisitNebraska.gov/kids offers a number of interactive features to help make travel during the holiday season more enjoyable for younger members of the family. Kids can find all kinds of fun stuff on the site, including the Nebraska’s Byways youth podcast series, online games, printable journal and coloring pages, and more.

Designed to promote the destinations and attractions found along the state’s nine scenic and historic byways, the VisitNebraska.gov kids’ section is a cool way for kids to learn more about Nebraska before and during their visit.

The Division’s nine, one-minute Nebraska’s Byways youth podcasts can be easily downloaded and viewed on any computer or portable media player, making them ideal for viewing at home or on the road. The youth podcasts feature the adventures of Tyler, a regular kid (OK, a regular cartoon kid), who just wants to get out and see the fun places across the state! Who knows where he might turn up next?

For gamers, online offerings including Geography Jam and Tyler’s Photo Find are available to test kids’ knowledge of Nebraska and challenge their ability to differentiate scenes in images. In addition, printable journal pages encourage kids to log their travels along the byways, and a variety of printable coloring pages and road games make in-car travel time fly by quickly.

The Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism website at VisitNebraska.gov is an excellent resource for vacation planning, whether you’re looking for information about destinations, events and attractions, accommodation reservations, road trips, or vacation packages. Even if you simply visit to check out the podcasts and SPECTRUM play some games, it’s great fun!

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hristmas is a joyous time at Boys Town, with children laughing and smiling as they

trim the tree, frost Christmas cookies, and play outside in the winter weather. Our youth often cherish this season as one of their favorite childhood memories, and many grow to pass the traditions on to their own families.

Christmas traditions at Boys Town are celebrated in our homes and across our community – and you’re invited! Begin your own Christmas tradition and join us at Boys Town for a holiday experience you won’t soon forget.

Throughout the month of December, you can enjoy many family activities at Boys Town. Visit our display of Christmas Seals and stamps at the Leon Myers Stamp Center and the three historic crèches located throughout the Village. The main Nativity scene adorns the historic Music Hall near the Village entrance off West Dodge Road. This large crèche was created by the late Donia Temple, a Holocaust survivor and former Boys Town employee.

This year, we kick off our holiday celebration on Dec. 5 with the traditional Christmas Tree Lighting. Children and families will light up the tree, and the holiday spirit, by singing Christmas carols. Santa will arrive by fire truck to help flip the switch and bring light and color to the night.

All are invited afterward to the Great Hall for cookies and cocoa.

From Dec. 6–12, join us for an Irish Christmas.

The Father Flanagan House will be dressed in its best Irish Christmas finery, with special displays and decorations throughout the museum. Explore and view displays of Christmas quilts, antique ornaments from the 1920s to the 1940s, and antique toys from the 1920s.

Come visit our square mile of miracles in Omaha and share with your family the hope and love the Christmas season brings.

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Christmas Seals and Stamps December 1 – December 31 Leon Myers Stamp Center

Nativity Displays December 1 – January 6 Village of Boys Town

Christmas Tree Lighting December 5, 7:45 p.m.

Village Circle, near Heroes Blvd.

Irish Christmas at Father Flanagan’s House December 6 – 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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1960s, Richman Gordman head Dan Gordman spotted large animal figures in a New York backyard while driving through the state. He stopped to ask the homeowners about the animals and discovered that the woman who lived there had designed and created them.

Gordman commissioned four unique designs (a blue elephant, yellow kangaroo, green hippo and orange camel) to be created for his department store chain. Each fiberglass animal was built in New York by the artist and the sets were shipped in pieces to be assembled and placed in Richman Gordman stores.

The first Zooland was created in 1964 at the former Richman Gordman store at 73rd & Blondo in Omaha. The animals served as a play area where children could entertain themselves while their parents shopped. Over the next two decades, about a dozen total Zoolands were installed in numerous Richman Gordman stores, featuring various combinations of the four animals.

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When Gordmans no longer housed the animals, they went to homes of individuals, where they were used outdoors. Last April, a Facebook friend of the children’s museum posted on Facebook: “This Richman Gordman elephant slide would make a great addition to OCM. I know a lot of parents who would go just to relive childhood memories! It is listed on ebay now.” This post started a flurry of activity and excitement online.

Omaha Children’s Museum set to work collecting the animals in an effort to “Bring Back the Pack.” The community embraced the project and the museum was able to collect an entire set of the animals to be refurbished. After months of anticipation and a magical transformation of the animals by Iggy’s Auto Body of Omaha, the animals are at the museum to be enjoyed by a new generation of children.

The animals are currently a part of the museum’s Big Backyard exhibit, which is open until April 10. For more information on the Zooland Animals or the exhibit, go to ocm.org or bringingbackthepack.org.

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Calendar Big Backyard

Now-April 10 Kids can climb, bike, camp and hike in the biggest backyard under one roof! Explore 10,000 square feet of outdoorsy fun including the newly restored Richman Gordman Zooland Animals.

Kids can climb, bike, camp and hike in the biggest backyard under one roof!

Explore 10,000 square feet of outdoorsy fun including the newly restored Richman Gordman Zooland Animals.

lightPLAY: A Celebration of Holiday Magic

November 26-January 2 A delightful holiday light show playing several times a day features lights and shapes that dance to memorable music. Free with admission. Go to ocm.org for showtimes.

First Friday Family Date Night December 3- Mad Science Looking for the perfect Friday night family activity?

Look no further. Omaha Children’s Museum will be open late until 8 p.m. on the First Friday of each month while we’re observing Winter Hours. Hooray!

First Night of Play: Backyard Blast 2010 Friday, December 31, 6-8:30 p.m.

Ring in the New Year family style at Omaha Children’s Museum. Join us for an evening of fun including yummy pizza dinner, face painters, dance party, and a Countdown to the New Year complete with the museum’s signature Bubble Wrap Stomp! $10 members, $14 non-members. Tickets 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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As the home to Omaha’s largest indoor Christmas tree, The Durham Museum’s Christmas at Union Station is one of the region’s most cherished traditions. Create special memories with your family, during this season-long celebration.

Tree Lighting Ceremony – Friday, Nov. 26, 4-7PM Ethnic Holiday Festival – Friday, Dec. 3, 5-9PM Family Nights with Santa – Tuesday, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 5-8PM Holiday Concert Series – Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 4 & 5, 11 & 12, and 18 & 19 The Durham’s Noon Year’s Eve Celebration – Friday, Dec. 31, 10AM-1PM

Children Grow Best in Families…Become a Foster Parent

Visit www.durhammuseum.org for event details.

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Old-Fashioned Danish Christmas Dec. 4• Main Street, Dannebrog, NE dannebrog.org

Bring the whole family to The Durham Museum to see how the world celebrates this joyful time of year. This special event features ethnic foods and entertainment from across the globe. Local cultural organizations proudly display crafts and traditional dress, while musicians and dancers perform. Come join in the fun!

Since 1990, the town of Dannebrog has celebrated the oldfashioned Danish traditions of delicious food and holiday music.

The festival’s grown with a variety of family-friendly activities including Aebleskiver (Danish pancakes), a Christmas tree fantasy, holiday music performances and horse and buggy rides.

Additional offerings include an picture taking with Old Father Christmas and Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves.

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Irish Christmas at Father Flanagan’s House Dec. 06, 2010 - Dec. 12, 2010 • Father Flanagan House Museum http://www.boystown.org

Experience free demonstrations of glassblowing, pottery, bronze casting and blacksmithing by accomplished local artists at the Hot Shops Holiday Open House. More than 50 in-house studios are scheduled to participate. Guests will be treated to live local music during the event.

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Dec. 04, 2010 Strategic Air & Space Museum www.strategicairandspace.com Join us for our annual HOLIDAY AIR AFFAIR! Take your picture sitting with Santa in our FB-111 Fighter Jet! Get up close and personal with the 501st Legion (Star Wars)! Don’t miss their grand entrance on the escalator!

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Supper with Santa at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo • Dec. 17, 2010 - Dec. 20, 2010 Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo http://www.omahazoo.com

See more than two dozen decorated Christmas trees along with special holiday exhibits, basket weavers, woodcarvers, dancers and more. There will also be visits from Mrs. Claus, and don’t forget to bring plenty of pennies for the penny wars voting! Open daily, 1–5 p.m.

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at Omaha’s Zoo for a night of fun-filled holiday spirit! Enjoy supper, crafts, pictures with Santa and more!

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December Holiday Giveaway!

02 This month’s giveaway is sure to put a smile on the faces of the young at heart! The Omaha Children’s Museum is giving away free admission to a group of 10 children, which includes admission into the new exhibit, The Big Backyard! Spend the day exploring, biking, climbing, camping and hiking in the largest backyard under one roof. Goody bags and a private room are also included in this fantastic prize! For your chance to win this month’s giveaway, simply be a Family Spectrum eLetter subscriber. To subscribe to our FREE eLetter, visit www.FamilySpectrum.com. It’s that easy! Good luck!

To learn more about events from around the state, go to www.VisitNebraska.gov. Click on “Things to Do.” For a great list of local family friendly events, visit our blog at www.FamilySpectrum.com.

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Submitted By: The National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter

in the life of a child, family or senior.

Give someone in need the lasting gift of positive, life-changing experiences at the Kroc Center. Your donation of any amount will provide opportunities in health and fitness, education and the arts, sports and recreation and spiritual growth.

Donate toDay!

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A Safe & Happy Holiday Season

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Choose toys according to a child’s age, interests and skill level. Look for well-made toys, and follow age and safety information on the warning labels. Children under age 3 can choke on small toys and toy parts.

Supervision

Supervise children while they play to avoid injury. A toy intended for an older child may be dangerous in the hands of a younger child.

Feel Fit & Fantastic!

Give the holiday gift that shows you care!

Gift certificates are available for great massages and fun Zumba Fitness Classes.

Interaction

Join in your child’s play. Your participation adds to your child’s fun and development.

Storage

Teach children to put toys away after playing.

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Check old and new toys regularly for damage such as sharp edges or small parts. Make any repairs immediately or throw away damaged toys.

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When you are shopping for children of family or friends, remember these guidelines for toy selection:

Birth to one-year-olds explore with their hands, mouths and eyes and enjoy toys they can touch or squeeze.

• Crib gyms • Floor activity centers • Soft dolls or stuffed animals • Squeaky toys • Activity quilts

One to three-year-olds climb, jump, walk, throw and play rough-and-tumble games.

• Soft blocks • Large balls • Push and pull toys • Pounding and shaping toys • Books Three to five-year-olds like to experiment with imaginary situations and have toys that are close companions.

• Non-toxic art supplies • Pretend toys (e.g. play money, telephone) • Teddy bears or dolls • Outdoor toys such as a tricycle with a helmet Five to nine-year-olds like to be challenged with complex games that teach specific skills and concepts.

• Arts and crafts kits • Puppets • Jump ropes • Miniature dolls and action figures Nine to fourteen-year-olds develop lifelong skills, hobbies and enjoy team sports.

Handheld electronic games • Board games • Sports equipment • Model kits • Musical instruments Before purchasing any new toy, be sure to check the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website at http://www.cpsc.gov/ for toy recalls.

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Drivers’ Education

Scholarships Available

Winter Break Classes will be held at National Safety Council (NSC) 11620 M Circle, Omaha and at Common Ground (CG) 1702 Veteran’s Drive, Elkhorn.

Classroom Dates: Dec. 11, 18, 27, 29 Class Times: All classroom times are from 8a.m. to 1p.m.

Drive Dates: Dec. 22, 23, 28, 30, 31, Jan. 3 Drive Session Times: Choose one: 8-10a.m., 10a.m.-Noon, Noon-2p.m., 2:30-4:30p.m., 4:30-6:30p.m.

Register online: Register by mail:

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Register by fax: Registration staff: Driver ed staff:

www.SafeNebraska.org 11620 M Circle, Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 896-6331 (402) 898-7361 (402) 898-7371

Babysitting Classes Prepare your pre-teen or teen to care for infants and young children!

2011 Babysitting Class Schedule

All classes held on Saturday 8:00AM-4:00PM January 15, February 12, March 5, April 9, May 21t, June 11, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 22, November 12, December 12 Tuition $58, Includes Lunch Class includes: • First Aid and CPR • What to do in case of an illness or injury • Evaluating emergency situations and calling 911 • Changing diapers • Feeding (bottle and spoon) and burping • Games and activities to keep youngsters happy

Students receive a Certificate of Completion good for two years!

Needs-based scholarships provided by: For more information:

SafeNebraska.org “Safe Driving” or call 896-0454.

Adult/Pediatric Combo FA/CPR/AED Classes Combo Standard & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Schedule Every Parent, Grandparent and Caregiver Should Know How to Save a Life!

Certificate: First Aid 3 Years, CPR/AED 2 Years Saturday Daytime Classes Adult and Pediatric First Aid Only Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED Only Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED

Time Tuition 8:00-11:30 $50 12:30-5:00 $60 8:00-5:00 $69

2010 Saturday Class Dates: November 13, December 4 2011 Saturday Class Dates: January 22, February 12, March 19, April 23, May 21, June 25, July 2, August 13, September 3, October 8, November 26, December 26 All classes held on Saturday, at our location 11620 M Circle (120th & L St.)

Call 896-0454 or visit www.SafeNebraska.org for more informaton or to register!

Call 898-7369 or visit www.SafeNebraska.org. to register!

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When she feels like this, she doesn’t want to wait.

Pacific Street Pediatric Clinic from Boys Town Pediatrics Staffed by Board Certified pediatricians, Same Day Pediatrics is not an urgent care clinic, but a real pediatric clinic with scheduled appointment times. Call before 4 o’clock pm Monday through Thursday and we’ll have your child on her way to feeling better by bedtime.

boystownpediatrics.org

139th & Pacific

778-6900