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LEADING A MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKPLACE The different styles of baby boomer, millennial, and gen x employees.
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5 COVER STORY Rebecca Howell Foote stands at the door to the vault inside what is now The Carlisle Vault. Foote is the owner of this bank-turned-reception hall, a unique setting for any occasion. She is also the owner of a boutique mortgage banking firm, Foote Capital Mortgage Company, which offers mortgage planning solutions for residential purchase, refinance, and new construction mortgages. Photography courtesy of Debra Schell Photography Studio.
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hen Rebecca Howell Foote was 5 years old, she received her first paycheck for sweeping the floors of her parents’ Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership, setting in motion a continuation of her family’s strong work ethic that would someday aid in the success that Foote Capital Mortgage Company enjoys today. Born and raised in Carlisle, Foote said she enjoys life in a small town and so she decided to stay in Carlisle after graduation and her marriage to husband Shaun in 2005. She and her husband opened Foote Capital Mortgage Company in the fall of 2006, but Foote admits that while in college, she never gave the mortgage industry a second thought. “I have a business degree and I knew I would do something in sales,” she said, “but mortgages never crossed my mind.” She actually met her husband while they worked together in the mortgage department of a local bank, and they decided not long after their marriage to open their own company because “we wanted to have an independent mortgage company where we and our employees would not be pressured to do something in the company’s best interest that was not in our client’s best interest.” Foote Capital, since its inception, has been recognized as a “Best of Carlisle – Mortgage Lender” for seven years in a row, from 2008 until 2014. The business continues to grow, having recently undergone a significant change from mortgage broker to one of
the few locally owned and independently operated mortgage bankers. “As a mortgage banker, we brought the back-office functions that other lenders had been performing for us inhouse and are now closing loans with our own money instead of that of another lender,” Foote said. “At the end of the day, my husband and I fully intend … to remain independent so that we may continue to look clients in the eyes and know we are doing what is in their best interest.” The best part of her day, Foote said, is waking at 6 a.m. and seeing her son’s big smile when she wakes him up. But that’s just the beginning. Throughout her busy day, she meets with clients, speaks with clients on the phone, takes incoming calls from consumers wanting to be clients, and manages the day-to-day business. “Sometimes I must meet with clients well into the evening as well … but family is very important to me, so I have learned to work hard at work so I may enjoy my family time,” she said. The mortgage industry is a small world, Foote explained, and therefore, it seems like everybody knows everybody else—which isn’t a bad thing. As a people person who enjoys getting out and meeting others, she also appreciates the camaraderie felt among her fellow professionals in the industry. “It’s very common for loan officers at other companies to refer their clients to us when their company simply does not have the proper loan options for a particular client,” she said.
Rebecca Howell Foote, co-owner and vice president, Foote Capital Mortgage Company.
She and her husband also work hard to have a good relationship with their staff, building a team that works well together but that can also enjoy some fun together. The right mix is important. “We have recently turned away loan officers wanting to work for us simply because it was not a good fit for the team,” Foote said. She also said that as an employer, she is a big believer in showing appreciation for a job well done and providing opportunities for her staff to enjoy family time. “It’s not always about money; it’s about creating an enjoyable work environment and giving your employees flexibility with their families,” Foote explained.
Foote is considered by society to be a millennial, a term that she said has had many different definitions over the years, but one that she personally takes as a compliment because even on days when she feels old, she knows that she is still young in the workplace arena. When she first entered the business world after college, though, she does admit that she felt as if she had to prove herself because of her youth. “It’s amazing now that we’ve had our business for nearly nine years, though, how people’s perceptions have changed,” she said. “Too often our generation is looked at as a bunch of self-centered know-it-alls … but not all of us are like that. I just want to work hard, make my own way, and
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give back to the community I live in.” An avid volunteer and proponent of community involvement, Foote explained the simple reason for that strong belief in giving back. “One never knows when one’s own circumstances could take a swift turn for the worse,” she said. “I am a firm believer in helping others, because you never know when you may need their help in return.” To that end, Foote participates in several volunteering opportunities, including a seat on the board of her son’s daycare, Little Lights Learning Center. She was also the cochairperson of the 2012-2013 annual campaign for the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County, raising $1.4 million for the 28 United Way agencies in Cumberland County. “I have been extremely involved with the Salvation Army in Carlisle and am currently the chairperson of its advisory board,” she said. “The Salvation Army is an organization
very near and dear to my heart.” Foote was also a 2010-2011 Leadership Cumberland Fellow and an intern on the board for Carlisle C.A.R.E.S., a local homeless shelter. As a business, Foote Capital donates regularly to local nonprofits, which is a big part of their strong belief in the importance of supporting the community in which they live and work. Although there are days when she feels she can’t possibly take on one more project or accept another volunteering opportunity, Foote likes to reflect on her personal motto, which states: “If you’re going to doubt something, doubt your limits.” “I work better when I am busy,” Foote said. “I enjoy educating my clients about mortgages and helping them decide what is in their best interest. If you do right by others, they and others they know will keep coming back. That’s what business is about—the relationships that last a lifetime.”
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By MIKE MCDANNELL or the first time in history, four generations are working side by side. Although different values, experiences, styles, and activities may sometimes create misunderstandings and frustrations, organizations that choose to develop leadership across the generations will gain a competitive edge. In the short term, 70 million baby boomers will retire. Generation X, an age group with values and priorities different from boomers, will assume leadership positions. The second half of the millennials (referred to as generation Z) will join the earlier millennials (generation Y) and enter the workplace. These shifts will arguably create the largest demographic shift in the modern-day workforce. The Pew Research Center published a paper pointing out some of the social and cultural dynamics of the Millennial generation, from their
being digital natives to their detachment from traditional institutions. But as the next generation leaves school and enters the workforce, we find opportunities to draw on traditional leadership values to help them assimilate into the organizational culture. Dan Schawbel, a leading expert on workplace trends and generational differences, recently offered a webinar to help focus on the importance of examining readiness to recruit, retain, and engage the Millennials. Just as other types of diversity have created assimilation challenges for leaders, so will generational diversity. Each of the four generations (baby boomers, generation X, generation Y, and generation Z) has distinct attitudes about work, work-life integration, rewards, and preferred work styles. Additionally, each generation has distinct skill sets regarding
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knowledge transfer, technology, communications, and the ability to work effectively in teams. Assimilating the generations into the workforce of today is a critical part of any strong business plan. Leaders who recognize opportunities to attract and retain top talent, develop their next generation of leadership, and incorporate succession planning and targeted recruitment efforts are well positioned to succeed even as the workforce demographics change. The good news is that despite the differences in the generations, there are many similarities in what employees are looking for: First and Foremost: Competent Leaders Each generation expects their leaders to know what they are doing in terms of both technical and people skills. They demand honesty and transparency. Likewise, they want to
be competent leaders but may not know how. Developing leadership capacity across generations will keep organizations attractive to new talent. Today, according to Schawbel’s analysis of the research, one in four generation Y workers is in a management role, and most feel unprepared to lead. Second, Each Person is Looking for Meaningful Work Every worker wants to be part of a successful, high-performing organization. Work should be challenging but able to be completed within a reasonable amount of time. What this work looks like differs across generations. While more senior workers are happy to work on a long-term project and in an individual contributor role, younger workers are more focused on purpose-driven work, collaborative project teams, and on quick success.
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Zeroing in on how work is delegated and accomplished will help leaders deliver on results. Next, Everyone Wants to Be Recognized for His or Her Contributions The nature of the reward or recognition may change from generation to generation, but the principle remains the same. Our survey work in organizations shows again and again that this is an area of concern for workers. Leaders share distinct challenges in retaining some of the best educated, diverse, and ambitious workers seen in years. These employees require different rewards and recognition systems and a manager who is actively engaged and approaches them as their coach. Performance Management Continues to Be an Issue for Leaders Workers cannot be engaged if they don’t know how they are doing. While the timing and content of the feedback may differ from group to group,
feedback is critical. Yet the way feedback is received across the generations is different. Research points to the fact that the millennial generation requires more frequent feedback as well as more explicit goals and expectations. On the heels of “helicopter parenting� and education rubrics, younger workers require leaders to use coaching and teaching as part of their performance-management system. Finally, Leaders Need to Be Mindful of Work-Life Integration Each person has a different need to balance the time they spend at work and their personal time. Some work to live; others live to work. Building a leadership pipeline aware of the generational needs for flexibility and balance will help engage and retain employees across the workforce. The opportunity to benefit from the millennials’ skills can propel organizations forward by capitalizing on their nimbleness with technology and networks, comfort with innovation and creativity, and focused clarity on
mission and purpose. Companies can gain a competitive advantage by assessing generational needs unique to their organizational culture, and then beginning to explore customizable options to help attract and retain younger workers and employing a solid assimilation plan for new hires. Millennial workers will look for companies that offer teamwork, flexibility, coaching, and mentoring and a set of corresponding cultural attributes where they feel engaged. In order for those organizations to ready themselves to manage through the “youth bubble,� we suggest considering the following factors: Knowledge Management — Opportunities exist to manage knowledge through the generational shift and during a period filled with the constant flow of information. Historical knowledge and systems thinking may be dismissed by younger generations looking for the quick answer rather than working toward solving the problem on their own. Their
instinct is to pursue speed over accuracy. Harnessing the power of the younger workers who have also spent the majority of their formative years working in groups rather than individually can help organizations tap the expertise of all while simultaneously integrating institutional knowledge with technology. Recruitment and Retention — The combination of the independence gained from powerful, mobile technology and the constant sense of affirmation from their parents has produced a sense of entitlement in millennials that can be seen as a double-edged sword. They have the resources and initiative to make positive changes where they see the need but may not have the experience necessary to know what it takes to persevere. While working for the same employer for a long period was a point of pride to the baby boomers and a matter of necessity to generation X,
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Engagement — In any organization, results are better across the board when workers are engaged. Fundamental to engagement is feedback. Traditional feedback is centered on development and individual achievement. The newest generation grew up in a spirit of collaboration and an “everyone is a winner” mentality and thus may be inexperienced with a performancemanagement system focused on metrics and shortcomings. They may be more interested in how the team and the enterprise are doing and less interested in individual development and competition. Organizations placing a new lens on how employees are evaluated, recognized, and rewarded will benefit from the loyalty the next generation will display. We are already beginning a seismic shift in the workplace. Some organizations are experiencing the major influx of millennials; others have yet to be affected. In the next decade, all of us will make decisions about how best to achieve results, and in all cases, the key to success is leadership—leadership to analyze the environment, produce a clear and compelling vision, and lead those key leaders who translate strategy into action. The times ahead are exciting, and those who are prepared and proactive will find a better organization because initiatives are integrated and tailored to fit both the culture and the current workers.
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ll too soon we’ll be hearing those words: School’s out for the summer! This may be music to the ears of our children, but to us, it signals the beginning of three months of hearing: “Mom, I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” Just because the traditional school year has come to a close (and September seems like years away), the learning experiences for children don’t have to go on hold. Perhaps they must move outdoors. Don’t despair. Whether you’re a mom who works outside of the home or a mom who’s working just as hard at home, there’s hope! It comes in the form of two small words: day camp. And there are lots to choose from. Parents have been treating their children to a camp-like experience in one form or another for decades, only now there are a lot more choices. The daily schedules of each weeklong day camp vary. Some run from early morning until late afternoon (with extended daycare, if desired). Others offer a combination of half-day or full-day sessions. You can send your child for the entire summer or select a few days or weeks here and there. All camping experiences give kids a chance to meet and make new friends. Residential camps provide the more traditional, away-from-home summer camp experience. If you, or your child, are
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not yet up to that, day camp is a great alternative. As the name implies, day camps can offer everything but an overnight sleepaway experience. They will entertain, challenge, and excite your child but do it before the sun sets. A main emphasis of specialty day camps is to give children an in-depth introduction to something new that interests them. Camps specialize in everything from drama to sea life to soccer. Many camps give children an opportunity to hone an existing skill or talent. There are dozens to choose from, with specialized themes, such as theater, dance, computers, art, science, and sports. You could also send your child to a summer camp geared more toward academics. Summer could be a great time to help your child catch up or leap ahead before the next school year begins. Some camps offer a blending of academics and special activities. “I really like the way my sons were able to develop their soccer skills,” says Donna, mother of 8-year-old Paul and 10-year-old Derek. “We’ve sent the boys to both traditional day camps and sports camps. It’s a great way to break up a long summer and have them experience new things,” she says. “This summer we may even add basketball camp to the other activities we have planned for the boys.” Children could be filling their summer days doing things like playing soccer or learning to paint. This summer could be the first time your child takes a bow and arrow in hand or bowls a strike. And what better time to introduce him or her to the world of gymnastics? Your child might be a natural on the uneven bars or the balance beam. Most day camps cater to elementary school-aged children; however, there are some who also provide programs for preschool ages as well as middle school and high school students. With so many topics to choose from, you and your child may get overwhelmed in making a decision. Many camps have brochures that
are free for the asking. These may help you narrow the field to maybe one or two choices. (Remember, there’s next summer too!) After you’ve made the decision about which summer camp or camps to have your child attend, sit back and relax. Once again, June will quickly turn into September. You can take some comfort in the fact that you’re providing your child
with a challenging summer. And you won’t be listening to any complaints about being bored. But you’re still likely to hear: “Hey Mom, what’s for dinner?!” • Native Pennsylvanian freelance writer Claire Yezbak Fadden is the mother of a former camp counselor. Follow her on Twitter @claireflaire.
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oon, high schools will be a sea of celebration, beginning with prom and following up through graduation day. Both of these events are critical rites of passage for young adults. Both of these events also bring with them a certain amount of anxious feelings and trepidation for parents. Many parents throughout the country have found a way for their children to celebrate these important events and stay safe at the same time. The solution comes in the form of parent-organized after-proms and grad night parties. “Grad night celebrations save lives,” says Karen Dombek, a former board member of GRADS, a nonprofit organization that advises parents about how to pull off a successful grad night party. Dombek, a veteran of staging grad night parties, says that it’s the graduation class’s last time to be together as a class. “These events are a full evening of fun and bonding. It’s the last party thrown by parents for their children
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By CLAIRE YEZBAK FADDEN before they go off college, the military, or wherever. It is a very emotional time,” she says. After-proms and grad night celebrations are common occurrences at many local high schools. Some are planned with parent supervision, but many are not. Parents know about these unsupervised events and worry about the safety of their children when attending after-prom parties and grad night festivities. Many local schools devise their own solutions to both entertain and keep the students safe by sponsoring after-prom or grad night gatherings. “These parent-organized grad nights are now common, but it wasn’t always that way,” says Dombek. “I recall getting a phone call to attend a meeting about a grad night party when my son was a senior. The parents at another high school had staged a grad night party the year before. Parents at our school thought that our kids would enjoy the event as much as their students had. That first year, we had 550 kids attend and the event has grown every year since.”
Local community groups and businesses help make these traditional party nights safer by sponsoring supervised parties free of alcohol and drugs. “The trick is to make the party so enticing that there’s nowhere else the kids would rather be,” says Dombek. “Think about it: Here’s a party where you are entertained, fed, you can win prizes, play games, and enjoy your friends—and all you have to do is show up. No senior wants to miss this party!” At some celebrations, the kids are locked in; at other parent-organized events, the teens are bribed to stay. “We offered prizes every 15 to 30 minutes,” says Dr. Cheryl Cox, who was a key after-prom planner at the high school her children attended. “We held the after-prom at the bowling alley. The kids enjoyed cosmic bowling, dancing, and breakfast with their friends. “We had all sorts of door prizes, with the final drawing being held just before 5 a.m. That lucky senior walked away with the grand prize—$100 cash!”
This after-prom committee has built onto the success of that after-prom. Some of the fun they have planned includes giving away a car, playing carnival-type games, dancing, and karaoke singing, as well as supplying tons of food for the after-prom goers. Many high schools transform their school gyms into an elaborate party site. Some schools are
fortunate enough to find a local venue, like a YMCA, to hold their event. “There are some 20 different committees needed to make grad night happen—everything from food and decorations to safety and publicity,” says Pat Koenekamp, who co-chaired her son’s high school after-prom for two years.
Along with her husband, Martin, she’s even organized a committee in charge of feeding the parent work parties—not a bad idea. “We want to know where our seniors are and that they’re having a safe time,” says Koenekamp. “Parent involvement is the key to making this event a success.” “This is the last time they will all be together as a group,” she says. “These
Where to Start If your child attends a high school where after-proms and grad nights are a tradition, then all you need to do is contact the committee chairperson to volunteer your time and talents. If you’re interested in starting an after-prom or grad night celebration, here is some information to get you pointed in the right direction.
• Request that the school promote your event, whether it’s an after-prom or a grad night, as part of its graduation package. You may have to remind the school administrators about this a couple of times. • Inform parents of all students attending the high school about the event. Even if their child isn’t graduating this year, they will be in the next one to three years. You can solicit help from every grade level.
• Host a planning session. At this initial planning session, request coordinators for these committees: decorations and setup, food and beverage, supervision/security/cleanup, door prizes and/or donations, and publicity. Have each coordinator determine their committee’s needs and coordinate volunteers.
• Native Pennsylvanian freelance writer Claire Yezbak Fadden is the mother of a former camp counselor. Follow her on Twitter @claireflaire.
Online Resources • After-Prom Party Guide by Lori Heatherington – after-prom.org • Grad Night Manual – gradnight.org • Ideas, Themes, Tips – Party411.com/PlanYourParty/ Occasion/SchoolEvents/Prom.aspx
• Schedule regular planning meetings to monitor each committee’s progress.
• Reason to Party: Ideas, Themes, Tips – reasontoparty.com/graduation
• Prepare a budget including cost of party location, publicity, entertainment, and food/beverages. Set a ticket price.
• ThinkAboutIt (formerly SafeGrad.net) – thinkaboutit.net
• Publicize and promote your event on campus.
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May 30, 2015 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Millersville University Marauder Court 21 S. George St., Millersville
By CHRISTIANNE RUPP The fourth annual Lancaster County women’s expo is just around the corner and we’re very excited to be able to tell you that it will be held at a new location that is easily accessible with plenty of free parking – Millersville University, Marauder Court, 21 S. George St., May 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It should be a wonderful day for exhibitors and guests alike. We have a couple of new features the year: • The Bricktastic Kids LEGO® contest. Children ages 5 – 12 will be divided into two age groups and will use their imaginations to build a masterpiece out of the LEGO®s provided at the event. It will be exciting to see if it’s a girl or boy, and what age, who wins the top prizes of $75. Go to www.agreatwaytospendmyday.com for more information. • The Show & Tell area was a great suggestion from previous guests and we’re happy to say we’re giving it a try. These will be very quick, 10-minute mini demonstrations of products that you will find at the expo. The products will change quickly, so you’ll want to check back often. Guests always enjoy the more detailed demonstrations and entertainment occurring on the main stage. Just in time for the gardening season, Stauffers of Kissel Hill will show us how to create those beautiful planters that you thought only a nursery could put together. It’s easier than you think with a little help from the experts.
The fashion show is always a hit and Christopher & Banks will be presenting what’s trending for summer fashions. Their line of casual women’s clothing is comfortable and affordable, and they offer misses, petite, and plus sizes. Do you like to dance? Do you want to get some exercise? Do enjoy the camaraderie of working out with others? Then Zumba is for you! Join Nicole Hoover as she moves to this enjoyable, high-intensity, Latin-inspired dance-cardio fitness workout. Step to the front and join in if you like. There will be more than 100 exhibitors, from larger businesses to small franchises and solopreneurs, offering everything from soups to nuts. Really! The variety of businesses will astound you! We would like to thank these sponsors who help to make this day possible: Demonstration Sponsor – Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Supporting Sponsors – Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster, Emerald Springs Spa, The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, and Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster (RGAL). Media – abc27, Blue Ridge Communications, LCTV, WDAC, WFYL, AND WJTL. Ladies, this is a day to get out with friends or family for a little “me time” and a chance to unwind at an event designed just for you. Please join us at the fourth annual Lancaster County women’s expo.
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hen a child has difficulty paying attention in school, struggles focusing on a task, is talkative, or has trouble waiting their turn … is a kid being a kid or do they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD? ADHD has become a common diagnosis nowadays. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and ADHD are clustered together and referred to as ADHD and typically begin with a childhood onset. It is not caused by diet or parenting; however, some symptoms similar to ADHD can be attributed to diet, parenting, and/or hormones. ADHD symptom-like behavior may be present but can be misinterpreted at times as different aspects of anxiety. ADHD has been correlated with genetics, where anxiety is brought on by the stress in our lives. Bottom line is that children are getting diagnosed too often and prescribed medicine easily as a way to calm the child down without understanding what may happen from taking the medicine. Symptoms of ADHD must be present in more than one setting (such as at school, at home, with friends, or during other activities) and with more than one impairment and must occur by age 12.
treat these side effects/symptoms, the children may be put on other medications. This is known as the medical cycle. For best outcomes, treatment should be partnered with psychotherapy or other therapies so the child can learn how to appropriately express himself and work through his stressors and so he can be monitored while on medication. Behavioral Therapy – A structured routine is very important, and providing extracurricular activities that allow the child to express themselves and expend energy is a great way to create balance. Teaching social skills is key in helping to teach children appropriate manners and etiquette, which will enable them to function in daily settings. Applying pragmatics is a great way to learn vocabulary and meanings in conversations to use in daily context and understanding. Children with
Types of Treatment Medications – Although medications may help for the short-term, day-to-day symptoms, there is no proof to date that shows medications are a cure for ADHD. Some of the common side effects of ADHD medication are lack of appetite, poor sleep, mood instabilities, and headaches. When on medication, most children have a lack of appetite and often aren’t getting the proper nutrients needed to grow according to their age and gender; therefore, they may not be growing equivalently to their peers. The medicine may also have an impact on sleep, as well as moods. To
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ADHD struggle with their impulsivity and, although raised with good manners, they may lose sight of how to respond/react in realistic situations. (Social groups with therapists are part of the behavior therapy treatments.) Alternative Therapy – ADHD (and ADD) ranks among the most common neurological disorders among American children, affecting up to 7 percent of children and more than 4 percent of adults. Many people are quick to go on meds to “fix” the symptoms of ADD or ADHD rather than explore organic or holistic ways to treat the symptoms. One that has been quite popular is neurofeedback, which is also known as biofeedback EEG. Some people hear the words neurofeedback, biofeedback, or neurotherapy and don’t understand how it can work for ADD or ADHD, but here is a clear explanation of the benefits.
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What is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback (neurotherapy or biofeedback are terms also used) is using a person’s brainwave activity to help them change certain behaviors. The brainwaves are measured with an electroencephalograph (EEG), which uses sensors that are safe and painless and allows the neurotherapy practitioner to observe the individual’s brain activity on a computer monitor. People who take advantage of neurofeedback receive a customized treatment that focuses on their needs. Each neurofeedback session will
indicate when your brain reaches the goal or when there is conflict in the brain. Attention is a complicated process. People with attention deficits often hyperfocus on one activity and completely disconnect from their surroundings. They are unable to easily shift focus, which annoys those around them. Neurofeedback training would help increase body awareness and calm physical hyperactivity. Many people diagnosed with ADHD are also oppositional or aggressive; these behaviors arise out of emotional reactivity. Training calms the person’s hypervigilant attention to threats they fear to be in their environment. The customized neurofeedback training for ADD will also help for planning and organization, attention to detail, awareness of the dominant hand and fine motor skills, and mood stability. Overall, the complete treatment will help the individual improve in their daily functioning and therefore impact their self-esteem, self-confidence, and selfworth. Neurofeedback can help the brain to regulate and improve its attention and its behavior. For the vast majority with this diagnosis, complete remission of ADHD symptoms, combined with other methods, can be attained with neurofeedback.
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ADHD typically coexists with other conditions such as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and/or learning disorders. Being aware of this can help you formulate the treatment plan. It will help you explain to your child’s educators and therapists how to work with you, not against you. Therapists and teachers want your child to thrive and be the best they can be. You know your child best. Be your child’s advocate. Learn what your rights are and get involved in your child’s education and therapies to give them the best outcomes. Living a normal life symptom-free of ADHD is possible through training your brain with neurofeedback.
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e must take a stand against child sexual abuse. Secrecy, denial, and silence are not acceptable actions. There are an estimated 39 million survivors of child sexual abuse in America. Where there are children, there are predators. At school. In homes. In cyberspace. Four hundred fifty-nine is the number of teachers/school employees arrested across America last year for sexual assault of children. Four hundred fifty-nine is more than one arrest per day. Pennsylvania ranks second in the nation of school-related child sexual assault investigations. Last year, 26 teachers/school employees were arrested for sexual assault of children. What’s worse, we know these numbers are underestimated. Most children sexually abused by a teacher do not come forward until they are adults. But kids are not necessarily safe at home either. Thirty to 40 percent of children are abused by family members and as many as 60 percent are abused by people the family trusts. Predators can be found anywhere children gather. Statistics* indicate: • More than 50,000 sexual predators are online at any given moment. • Chat rooms offer the advantage of immediate communication around the world and provide the predator with an anonymous means of recruiting children into sexually illicit relationships.
By KRISTEN PFAUTZ WOOLLEY • 22 percent of teenage girls say they posted nude or semi-nude photos or videos of themselves online. • Only one-third of households with Internet access are protecting their children with filtering or blocking software. In 82 percent of online sex crimes against minors, the perpetrator used the victim’s social networking site to gain personal information about the victim. Although only 18 percent of youth use chat rooms, the majority of Internet-initiated sex crimes against children are initiated in chat rooms. (Journal of Adolescent Health 47, 2010) The Effects of Child Sexual Abuse … Sexual abuse robs children of their innocence and their childhood. The abuse creates feelings of shame, guilt, and loss of trust and can potentially result in acts of self-abusive behavior. A child can be so traumatized by the abuse that years pass before they are able to verbalize what took place. The average age of disclosure is not until age 42. More than 30 percent of victims never disclose to anyone. The effects of carrying the burden of sexual abuse often result in eating disorders, depression, identity confusion, loss of self-esteem, PTSD symptoms, and substance abuse problems.
• Approximately 89 percent of sexual solicitations of youth were made in chat rooms or through instant messaging. • 69 percent of teens regularly receive online communications from strangers and don’t tell a parent.
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How to Protect Your Child … Talk openly. It is never too soon to teach your child about appropriate sexual behavior. Begin the conversation starting at age 2. This may sound young, but children under the age of 12 are most susceptible to sexual assault at the age of 4. Use everyday conversations to have age-appropriate conversations with
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your child about their body, sex, and healthy boundaries. Teach them about their bodies and what parts others should not touch. Teach your child that it is against the rules for adults to act in a sexual manner with them. Use examples. Observe your child when they interact with others; notice if they are uncomfortable around certain adults. Teach your child to not give out personal information while using the Internet. Have the conversation now; don’t wait. Believe … If a child discloses to you any kind of sexual abuse, please believe the child. Studies show that fewer than 2 percent of child sexual abuse (continued on pg. 20)
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(continued from pg. 18) allegations are false. Children need to know there is a trusted adult who will believe, support, and help them. They need to know that you—the one they chose to tell—will stand up for them. Children need to be reassured that what occurred to them is not their fault. Offer the child support to help decrease the shame and guilt they feel. Thank the child for telling you. Disclosure takes tremendous courage. Report … Contact your local police department or seek out a child advocacy center in your area experienced and skilled at interviewing families who report child sexual abuse. Visit the National Children’s Alliance (www.nationalchildrensalliance.org) for a list of centers. Healing ... It’s possible for children to heal
from sexual abuse, especially with the help of caring adults. Play therapy, sand-tray therapy, and art therapy are common modalities therapists use to help children heal. Take your child to a mental health professional who is experienced in working with child sexual abuse survivors. If you are reading this and you are a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, please know your story matters and that you matter. It is never too late to find your voice, to seek help, and to heal. *www.guardchild.com/statistics • Kristen Pfautz Woolley, R.N., B.S.N., L.S.W., is a survivor of child sexual abuse and the founder of Turning Point Women’s Counseling and Advocacy Center located in York, Pa. She is passionate about prevention, education, and advocacy of survivors’ rights. Woolley is a trained Darkness to Light Facilitator. www.turningpointyork.org
Sen. Pat Toomey recently introduced a bipartisan proposal to help ensure the safety of children while at school: the Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act. This bill closes the loopholes that led to the tragic death of 12-year-old Jeremy Bell. A school in Delaware County, Pa., dismissed a teacher for sexual misconduct and then helped him land a new teaching job in West Virginia, where he eventually raped and murdered Jeremy Bell. Sen. Toomey’s bill requires schools to perform background checks on all new and existing employees and forbids schools from hiring persons who have been convicted of any violent or sexual crime against a child. It also bans schools from “passing the trash”— the practice where a school allows a known child molester to resign quietly and helps the predator find a new teaching job. Toomey recently visited Turning Point Women’s Counseling and Advocacy Center in York, Pa., to discuss the new bill with community members.
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Missy G. Hartman has joined the Mid
Justine Kilkelly has been named manager for Main Street
Agency LLC in Columbia, Pa. She has obtained her property and casualty license for the state of Pennsylvania.
Penn Bank as a business development officer. She currently serves as a board member for the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce and for the Mount Joy Rotary. She is also a member of the Rheems Fire Department and a volunteer for Junior Achievement.
Hanover. Kilkelly most recently served as a development associate at Hanover Hospital. She serves as an active member in the Rotary Club of Hanover and on the board of the Hanover Area Young Professionals (HAYP).
Brianna King recently joined Reynolds, Harrisburg office, as the office manager/executive assistant. King had previously worked in roles as an executive administrative specialist, account manager, and marketing coordinator.
Lisa A. Pfautz has become an equity partner and director of actuarial services at Markley Actuarial Services. Pfautz has more than 14 years of experience in retirement plan actuarial administration. She is an enrolled actuary and leads the firm’s actuarial team.
Jenna Stabley of Harrisburg has been promoted to manager of Members 1st Federal Credit Union’s Strawberry Square branch. Formerly, Stabley was an assistant branch manager at the credit union’s Derry Street location.
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Pamela Polacek received the Gary Yenkowski Award for
2015 Woman of the Year for Lancaster Area Express Network (LAEN) Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). King is the president of The Power of Possibilities, LLC, and is co-partner of the women’s mentoring program, “KEE to Your Future.”
2014 at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC. In honor of deceased McNees partner Gary Yenkowski, the award is given to a member who demonstrates paramount professionalism, dedication to effective marketing, and loyalty and commitment to client service, the community, and the firm.
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Kimbarley A. Williams, CPA, manager with Boyer and Ritter, has been appointed by Commuter Services of Pennsylvania to serve as treasurer on the Susquehanna Regional Transportation Partnership (SRTP) nonprofit board that oversees the region’s nine-county commuter alternatives program.
professor and clinician educator at University of Pennsylvania, former associated commissioner for the United States Children’s Bureau and child welfare consultant, has been appointed chair of the Central Penn College board of directors.
Brooke E.D. Say, attorney, has been appointed chair of Stock and Leader, Attorneys at Law, School Law Practice Group. Say has more than nine years’ experience practicing in the areas of education and employment law. She has earned a spot on the Pennsylvania Rising Stars list.
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American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Camelot Chapter 6 p.m. 3rd Monday of the month The Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center, Camp Hill Debra Yates, President 717.763.7814 dyates7870@aol.com www.abwacamelot.com Lancaster Area Express Network 7:15 – 9 a.m. 3rd Wednesday of the month Lancaster Country Club 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster Jennie Weinhold 717.715.2595 info@LAEN-ABWA.com www.LAEN-ABWA.com Lebanon Valley Chapter 6 p.m. 4th Wednesday of the month Hebron Fire Hall 701 E. Walnut St., Lebanon Penny Donmoyer 717.383.6969 www.abwalebanonpa.com Penn Square Chapter 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2nd Thursday of the month Hamilton Club 106 E. Orange St., Lancaster Donna Anderson 717.392.8285 donnatroptan@yahoo.com Wheatland – Conestoga Chapter 6 p.m. 1st Tuesday of the month Heritage Hotel 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster Kimberly Warner, President kwarner@murrayins.com Women @ Work Express Network 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. 2nd Thursday of the month Heritage Hotel 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster Beth Lovell blovell@comcast.net www.abwalancaster.com
Red Rose Chapter 6:15 p.m. 4th Tuesday of the month Woodcrest Villa 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster Tamara Coleman tcoleman1123@comcast.net www.iaaplancaster.com
Executive Women International Harrisburg Chapter 5:30 p.m. 3rd Thursday of the month Rotating location Kathy Lacomba klacomba@pa-fsa.org www.ewiharrisburg.org
Mechanicsburg Business Women 11:30 a.m. 3rd Wednesday of the month Giant Super Foods Community Room 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill Abeer Srouji Allen info@mechanicsburgbusinesswomen.org www.mechanicsburgbusinesswomen.org
Harrisburg Business Women 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of the month, Sept. – July Best Western Premier Central Hotel & Conference Center 800 E. Park Drive, Harrisburg Lynne Baker, President 717.215.2327 info@harrisburgbusinesswomen.org www.harrisburgbusinesswomen.org
Pennsylvania Public Relations Society 5:30 p.m. Last Thursday of the month Joan Nissley, President pprshbg@gmail.com www.pprs-hbg.org
Insurance Professionals of Lancaster County (IPLC) 5:45 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of the month, Sept. – May Heritage Hotel 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster Krista Reed, President kreed@gunnmowery.com www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org/ group/117 International Association of Administrative Professionals Harrisburg Chapter 5:30 p.m. 3rd Monday of the month Holiday Inn Harrisburg East 4751 Lindle Road, Harrisburg Helen E. Wallace, CAP-OM, President Jodi Mattern, CAP, Webmaster jodi4psu@gmail.com www.iaap-harrisburg-pa.org
Shippensburg Women’s Area Networking (SWAN) Noon 1st Wednesday of the month Rotating location Lisa Mack, President shipswan@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/shipswan
Women’s Business Center Organization (WBCO) 11:30 a.m. 2nd Tuesday of the month Sept. through April Mary Meisenhelter Debra Goodling-Kime Yorkview Hall Willman Business Center York College of PA 441 Country Club Road, York jsternerwbco@ycp.edu www.wbcoyork.org Women’s Independent Networking Group (WING) Noon 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month Heritage Hills 2700 Mount Rose Ave.,York Lisa Barshinger 717.747.6393 info@wingofyork.com www.wingofyork.com Women’s Network of York 11:30 a.m. 3rd Tuesday of the month Out Door Country Club 1157 Detwiler Drive, York Theresa La Cesa Jennifer Smyser, President happydayus@yahoo.com www.wnyork.com
Women Inspiring Success Express Network 7:15 – 9 a.m. 2nd Tuesday of the month Knickers Pub at Heritage Hills 2700 Mt. Rose Ave., York Wanda Stiffler 717.891.7808 wls1211@hotmail.com
Hershey Chapter 5:30pm 2nd Tuesday of the Month Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive, Hershey 717.508.1710 mbair@hersheypa.com www.hershey-iaap.org
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Central PA Association for Female Executives (CPAFE) 1st Wednesday of each month Refer to the website for the meeting location Cathy Jennings, President 717.713.7255 info@cpafe.org www.cpafe.org
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