Boston Parent January 2018

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Saturday, January 20, 2018 11am – 2pm Exhibiting Camps: Beacon Hill Nursery School

Goldfish Swim School

Brimmer & May Summer Camp

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Land’s Sake Summer Programs

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Camp Grotonwood

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Camp Hawkeye

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Camp Kodiak

Maine Arts Camp

Camp Med-O-Lark

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Museum of Fine Arts - Summer @ MFA

Camp Stonewall

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Camp Terrier (formely Swimsport Camp) Camp Waziyatah Camp Wekeela Camps Baco and Che-Na-Wah Children’s Workshop Circus Smirkus Camp

Nobles Day Camp Putney School Summer Arts STCPS Summer Program & STEM Camp Seahawk Summer Camp at Cape Cod Academy

Debate Camp Canada

Skating Club of Boston Summer Camp at Babson

Dedham Country Day Camp

Tabor Academy Summer Programs

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Delphi Academy Summer Camp

The Tobin Family of Schools Summer at Tobin

Eagle Hill School Summer Program Edge on Science EF International Language Schools Empow Studios Epiic Solutions Everwood Day Camp Experimentory at Deerfield Academy EXPLO

Tobin Beaudet Summer Program USES Camp Hale UConn Pre-College Summer Valley Hill Summer Camp Walnut Hill School Summer Programs Wellesley Theatre Project Young Company Summer Festival 2018

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YMCA Camps Burgess and Hayward

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

YMCA of Greater Boston Summer Camps Zaniac Winchester

Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass Camps

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Contents

January 2018 Volume 33 • Number 5

F E AT U R E S

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SUPER Summer Ahead

How to pick the best camp for your child W H AT ’ S I N S I D E

18 Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events

6 Family F.Y.I

Camp is Not Just for Kids Top 10 Baby Names Celebrating MLK, Jr.

10 Bookshelf

The Perfect Mystery

12 Family Cents

A “No Spend” Month

20 Family Calendar 30 Singleminded Stories

Directories 7 Camps 24 Schools & Childcare Centers 24 Open House Events 27 Classes and Enrichment 28 Entertainment & Party Needs 4

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✼ Family F.Y.I. Camp Is Not Just for Kids

Looking for a Summer Camp?

Sure, you might currently be huddled around your fireplace in an attempt to stay cozy this winter, but it’s already time to start thinking about where your little ones will be enjoying a campfire this summer. It may be of interest to know that, according to the American Camp Association, 38 percent of camps offer family opportunities.

This means that if you want to ease your child into the idea of a sleepaway situation, there’s likely a camp that will take your entire family for a session.

Don’t miss the Boston Parents Paper 2018 Camp & Summer Expo on Jan. 20, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Dedham Health and Athletic Complex, 200 Boston Providence Hwy., Dedham. Meet with staff from more than 75 day and overnight camps and summer programs. bostonparentspaper. com/summer-camp-expo.html

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This is how many calories a 155-pound adult can burn while skiing for one hour at a moderate speed.

A 70-pound kiddo burns around 185 calories exerting the same amount of effort on the slopes.

If pure exhilaration isn’t enough to get you active this winter, then surely the promise of a good sweat can’t hurt!

SNOW DAYS Anxious over the very thought of how to entertain your kids during the next snow day?

Try these activities: SCAVENGER HUNT: Instruct kids to search the house for the best items to build a snowman.

Extra points for creativity.

RELAY RACE: Get your driveway clear in a jiffy with a shoveling relay.

HOT COCOA CONTEST: Set up a quirky hot cocoa bar for an afternoon snack. Kids choose their own mix-ins. Then do a taste test of each. Whoever came up with the yummiest combo wins!

BUILD A FORT: Help your kids make a fort using your couch or chairs and covering with blankets. Once secured, give your kids flashlights so they can read or play games underneath.

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What age to begin Ski or Skate?

Take advantage of the season’s chill factor by introducing kids to winter sports. In terms of lessons, skiing and snowboarding generally start at age 6, although you can slide a pair of skis onto your little as soon as you can find a pair small enough. Ice skating lessons start as early as age 4.

Now here’s a delicious holiday – January 23 marks National Pie Day, not to be confused with Pi Day on March 14. According to the American Pie Council, approximately $700 million in pies are sold in grocery stores annually. So what’s the country’s favorite? One out of every five Americans cites apple pie as tops, with pumpkin, pecan, banana cream and cherry following it in popularity, respectively.

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✼ Family F.Y.I. Top 20 Baby Names

Celebrating Dr. King While legislation was signed in 1983 to create the federal holiday to mark the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it wasn’t until 1994 that Congress designated the date as a national day of service. Their slogan is it’s a “day on, not a day off.” Americans of all ages are encouraged to do good in honor of Dr. King’s vision for a united community.

Amelia/Emilia and Oliver top the list of most popular baby names in 2017, according to BabyNames. com. Here’s the other top 10 baby names:

GIRLS 1. Amelia/Emilia 2. Charlotte 3. Aria/Arya 4. Violet 5. Nora/Norah 6. Hazel 7. Aurora 8. Isla 9. Scarlett 10. Ava BOYS 1. Oliver 2. Declan 3. Henry 4. Theodore 5. Liam 6. Finn/Fynn 7. Owen 8. Levi 9. Benjamin 10. Caleb

Carbon Monoxide Safety

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s we turn up the furnace at home, this is the season when deadly carbon monoxide poisoning moves in. It’s an odorless, colorless and poisonous gas produced by the burning of fuel from automobiles, gas, wood- or coal-burning stoves, fireplaces, charcoal grills and furnaces.

Early signs include feeling tired, headache, flu-like symptoms without a fever, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, followed by vomiting, mental confusion and loss of coordination.

PREVENTION • Ensure all heating equipment is properly installed, vented and inspected yearly.

• Clear all appliance vents of debris regularly, as well as snow buildup during and after a storm.

• Avoid gas or charcoal grills or fuelburning camping equipment inside.

• Never warm a vehicle in the garage, even with the door open. Move it outside, clearing the exhaust pipe of snow prior to starting.

DETECTION Carbon monoxide detectors should be used on every floor of your home, especially in the halls where there are bedrooms. Test monitors monthly and change the batteries regularly. Learn the sound the monitor makes when carbon monoxide levels are high so you can take swift action.

IF YOU’RE EXPOSED Evacuate immediately and get fresh air. Go to a neighbor’s house to call 911 to report your symptoms. If you’re too weak to go outdoors, get to the closest window or door for fresh air and call out for help. The fire department will arrive to evaluate you and your home.

Hug It Out Just when you thought the warm fuzzies of the holidays were over, brace yourself (or someone else!) for National Hugging Day on January 21. The super-sweet celebration was originated in 1986. There’s a reason this simple act is so beloved. Hugs can actually boost your oxytocin levels, which help admonish feelings of loneliness and anger. They can also increase your serotonin levels, the chemical responsible for lifting your spirits. Couldn’t we all use a little more of that in our lives?

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✼ Bookshelf

By Mary Ann Scheuer

Hunting for the Perfect Mystery

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here might be long nights or drizzly days, but winter strikes me as a perfect time to seek out a mystery. Intrigue and suspense can pull you deep into a story as you search for clues and try to solve the mystery before the detectives do.

“The Book Scavenger,”

by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman (Christy Ottaviano / Macmillan; ages 9-12; $7.99; 354 pp.). This mystery hooks readers right from the beginning with its San Francisco setting, hidden treasures, and clever ciphers. Using secret codes and clues from Edgar Allen Poe books, three kids try to solve the riddles and find the geocaches before whoever attacked game founder Garrison Griswold comes after them.

“The Case of the Stinky Socks,” by Lewis B. Montgomery, illustrated by Amy Wummer (Kane; ages 6-9; $6.95; 94 pp.). The Milo & Jazz Mysteries provide new readers with likeable characters, easy-to-solve mysteries, and clues to discover along the way. In this series opener, Milo is excited to get a kit from Dash Marlowe, Super Sleuth, but it takes the help of his new neighbor, Jazz, to figure out who’s taken the high school’s star pitcher’s lucky socks.

“The Harlem Charade,”

by Natasha Tarpley (Scholastic; ages 9-12; $16.99; 320 pp.). When school-

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mates Jin and Alex learn that the grandfather of their new acquaintance, Elvin, has been attacked, the three 12-year-olds set out to discover the culprit.

As they dig deeper into the mystery, they discover that a real estate mogul is threatening to convert much of the community and use a local artist’s work to his advantage. An intriguing mystery.

“Hilde Cracks the Case: Hero Dog!” by Hilde Lysiak and Matthew Lysiak, illustrated

by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Scholastic; ages 6-9; $4.24; 96 pp.). Hilde Cracks the Case is a new chapter book series for beginning readers written by nine-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak along with her dad. Fast-paced action and snappy writing keep readers’ attention, and pages from Hilde’s notebook help young sleuths follow the clues.

“The High-Rise Private Eyes #1: The Case of the Missing Monkey,” by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated

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willow / HarperCollins; ages 4-7; $3.99; 48 pp.). A glass monkey is missing from The Grill Next Door, and the restaurant is full of suspects. This is just the sort of case for high-rise private eyes Bunny Brown and Jack Jones. Kids will laugh as these two friends bicker, banter, and solve the mystery in this fun series for beginning readers.

“Ink and Ashes,” by Valynne E. Maetani (Tu Books / Lee & Low; ages 12-18; $19.95; 386 pp.). In this tense thriller, teenage Claire Takata discovers that her parents have been hiding the fact that her father—who died when she was 10—was a member of the yakuza, otherwise known as the Japanese mafia. Using wits and courage, Claire begins to unravel the mystery, deciphering clues and confronting her mother and stepfather.

Romantic tension with her best friend Forrest adds an enticing undercurrent to the intrigue. A fantastic debut.

“King & Kayla and the Case of the Secret Code,”

by Dori Hillestad Butler, illustrated by Nancy Meyers (Peachtree; ages 6-9; $6.95; 48 pp.). When a mysteriously written letter arrives at Kayla’s house, she has trouble figuring out its secret code. King, her lovable dog, helps her follow the trail and solve the mystery in this delightful beginning reader.

“Warcross,” by Marie Lu (G.P. Putnam’s Sons; ages 12-16; $18.99; 368 pp.).

Teens looking for fantasy books with a high dose of mystery, adventure, and adrenaline will love the way Marie Lu combines fast-action video game battles with intriguing underworld mysteries.

“Absolutely immersive.

Cannot put this down,” is what I wrote to myself as I zoomed through this series opener.

Mary Ann Scheuer is a teacher librarian. Find more books Mary Ann recommends sharing with children at her blog, Great Kid Books, http://greatkidbooks.blogspot.com.

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✼ Family Cents

A ‘no-spend month’ can be a great financial gift

By Aaron Crowe

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f you can withstand a financial emergency, give yourself a pat on the back.

Nearly half of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and 61 percent don’t have enough money to cover six months of expenses, according to a GoBankingRates survey. And that’s nine years after the Great Recession technically ended in 2009.

The rut of working just so you can cover day-to-day expenses can lead to the worst money mistake of your life—not having an emergency fund.

Without it, you could be forced to go into debt to pay for emergency medical care, a broken car that you rely on to get to work, a busted water heater, job loss, or any other unexpected event. Sooner or later, something will pop up.

A “no-spend month” could help solve that problem so that you’re not part of the 19 percent of Americans who don’t have any money in an emergency fund, or the 31 percent who don’t have at least $500 set aside for emergencies, according to the survey.

Not spending for a month

The first goal for an emergency fund should be to accumulate enough to cover six months of living expenses. After that, work to increase it to a cushion of 18 to 24 months.

To give it a good kick-start, eliminate all nonessential spending for a month. Do this by sorting your expenses into “wants” vs. “needs.”

You know what these are. If you have children, you constantly have to explain these to them whenever you take them to a store and they demand cookies or something else that they want when all you want to do is get some milk and eggs and leave.

“Wants” can include eating out, going to a movie, vacation, a date night, drinking alcohol, shopping, and anything that you can live without, such as cable TV. “Needs” are pretty obvious. You’ll want to pay your rent or mortgage, buy groceries, get medical care you need, and pay your monthly bills. Don’t live without hot water or electricity just so you can save some cash.

Pay in cash only The mortgage and water bills can be paid with a check or transfer from your checking account. All “needs” should be paid with money you already have in hand and not with a credit card.

“Wants,” however, are often paid with a credit card and not thought about until a month later, when the bill arrives.

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For most of these, use cash if you want to take a “no-spend month” at least semiseriously. If you’re really committed, then avoid these “wants” entirely and don’t spend any money on them for a month and see how it goes.

Go to the coffee shop a few times a week?

Either pay with cash—not your phone app—or make coffee at home.

The same goes with any other daily living expenses. Leave your credit cards at home for a month and bring snacks and lunch to work. Watch broadcast TV and cancel your cable TV for a month. Go ride a bike for a picnic in the park with your loved one instead of going out for dinner and a movie on date night.

Do whatever it takes to not spend any money for a month beyond the basic necessities.

What to do with the savings At the end of the month—or beginning if you’re sure your budgeted numbers are correct—move the unspent money to a savings account or another account where you can get the money relatively quickly if needed. The point is to have it set aside for emergencies, which by definition can require quick access.

Hopefully the savings from your “no-spend month” will be enough to cover your expenses for a month in an emergency fund. If possible, continue the no-spend month for another month, or at least cut out nonessentials that you’ve found you can live without. Cable TV may not seem so important after a month away from it.

After that difficult first month, decide how much you can now afford to put aside each month in an emergency fund and have it automatically transferred to that account. You may not feel you need to put aside all of that first month’s savings each month and can add some “wants” back to your monthly expenses.

Security and peace of mind in knowing you can handle paying for life’s emergencies may be worth sacrificing luxuries such as expensive dinners or vacations. If all it takes to beef up your emergency fund is downsizing to mid-priced dinners out and shorter vacations closer to home, then a good night’s sleep and not worrying about paying for emergencies is probably worth it.

Aaron Crowe is a freelance journalist who specializes in personal finance writing. He owns two personal finance websites, including CashSmarter.com, where he writes about his family’s financial path. Visit him at AaronCrowe.net and follow him on Twitter @AaronCrowe.

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SUPER er mm u S Ahead!

By Lucy Jackson Norvell

How to pick the best camp for your child.

IN NEW ENGLAND WE’RE INCREDIBLY FORTUNATE BECAUSE WE HAVE AN ABUNDANCE of summer camps to choose from for our children.

Whether you’re looking for a day or sleepaway camp, one that focuses on the performing arts, science, or whatever else your child is passionate about, it more than likely exists in our region.

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In fact, the only downside to having so many options is that it can truly feel like an exhausting search to find exactly the right fit for your kids. We want them to be happy. We want them to feel comfortable. And, most of all, we want them to be safe. But how does a parent really know he or she is making the right choice? Read on to find a wide range of information that will answer your checklist of questions in terms of how to best decipher the information in all of those brochures and how to make the most of an informational visit. You’ll have better peace of mind and, chances are, your kids will have one incredible summer.

BE PREPARED Before you start scheduling camp interviews, research all of the options that appeal most to your family, then weigh the pros and cons of each (you can even grade them on a points system if you like). After you’ve compiled a list in order of interest, start eliminating some. You don’t want to drive yourself crazy going on interviews for camps that aren’t really all that appealing to you. It’s a waste of your time and theirs. Once you’ve ruled out camps that don’t meet your essential search criteria or expectations, begin exploring the details of each option you like. Sometimes the filtering process yields too many camps to interview personally; sometimes it doesn’t yield enough. Adjust key variables, such as location and session length, to narrow or expand the number of options on the results page. Use the results page to go directly to camp websites.

view time to ask questions that haven’t already been answered – questions that explore the fit for your child.

Running low on time? Interviews with some camp head honchos may already be available online. You can also consult with friends who’ve previously met with the camp for information you never even realized you might want. Look for an interview with the example, you might see photos on the website or on Facebook showing the salad bar or a cabin group sitting around the table with food served family-style. This might spark a question about camp food and how your child’s dietary needs can be met. Or, combing through the part of a website developed exclusively for parents of overnight campers might enable you to understand the camp’s plan and suggestions for communicating with your camper.

Perhaps reading the director’s blog from last summer or

GET ORGANIZED Camp interviews may feel a bit tedious at times, especially depending on how many you plan on talking to, but they are so necessary in determining how your child might fit into the environment. Go into each interview armed with knowledge of your pros and cons so that you have your questions firmly planted in your mind. How does the camp convey who they really are and reflect the world they’ve created exclusively for a child’s benefit? Camp seekers can learn so much from a close look at camp websites, brochures, photos, videos, FAQs, newsletters, social media and camper or parent testimonials. In fact, many camp websites are a gateway to most pieces of camp information on this list, from video content to downloadable brochures and forms, all reflecting the camp’s culture.

Camps are much more than lists of activities they offer; they are vibrant educational communities – and no two are exactly alike. There is probably not just one perfect camp for your child. More than one camp may turn out to be a great fit, given your search criteria, so the interviewing stage will most likely factor into your final decision and help you to pinpoint the camp. So, how do you decide between two (or a few camps) with comparable activities, location, schedules, amenities and price?

Enough research will provide answers to your questions without you having to utter a single word. Camps try to anticipate what families need to know and provide this information online. You’ll want to use inter-

Questions to Ask YOURSELF

• What is driving your camp search? Fun and learning? New experiences and skills? A need for child care? Family tradition? Encouragement from friends?

• What are your leading camp search criteria?

Which ones are “non-negotiable” and which are “preferences”?

• What activities or programs interest you and your child? What level of intensity are you looking for?

Are you looking for opportunities for your child to try new activities, to play, to advance current skills, to practice, to compete or to specialize?

• What kind of facilities will your camper consider?

Discuss electricity, bathrooms and dining.

• What session length, from eight weeks to a few days, is comfortable for you, for your child, and for your family’s summer schedule? The most common session lengths are: full season (seven to eight weeks), half season (three to four), two weeks and one week.

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IT’S INTERVIEW TIME If this is your first trip to the rodeo, so to speak, know that there are plenty of different ways to schedule interviews, even if you can’t make a camp’s open house. Your options include: Fly solo or find some wingmen for a group chat.

Chat face to face with camp reps at camp fairs, at gatherings hosted by campers’ families, during camp open houses, at camp-sponsored events on or off camp, at a home visit or interview you’ve set up. If it’s a small group, several people can benefit from the questions asked and answers given; another parent may pose a question that you haven’t even thought of!

Let’s get digital. Some folks don’t answer phones or emails any more these days. Camps do! They’re ready and willing to respond. Campers come to New England camps from around the corner, around the region and around the world. For folks who live far away, and for whom open houses and camp fairs are not an option, Skyping can provide a face-to-face interview.

Look for honesty and authenticity in the answers to your questions. Families choose camps they trust and where they believe their children will thrive. n Lucy Jackson Norvell is director of public information for the American Camp Association, New England.

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• Is the price all-inclusive or are there extra charges for things like registration, uniforms, meals, activities such as horseback riding or waterskiing, group photos and field trips?

• Is transportation available and if so, is there an additional cost? What are the specifics?

• How will the camp meet a child’s special dietary or physical needs?

• How does bad weather affect the daily schedule?

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Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events

By Rona Renner, RN QUESTION y children are clingier since they heard about some of the recent attacks and natural disasters. They also worry that they will be killed if we go to a ball game since they heard about the mass shootings in Las Vegas and from kids at school. How can I help them feel safe in a world that I don’t think is safe?

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a loved one, violent acts and racial profiling. Also, immigrant families frequently suffer from not knowing what will happen next and if they will be safe living here. If you’re not feeling safe (like so many of us), talk to friends, relatives or a professional.

As adults we need to process our fears and be prepared to handle our reactions to events so we can be fully present for the children in our lives.

Many of the following suggestions can be of help to adults as well.

Here are suggestions as you consider what your child needs.

All children are different, and you know your child better than anyone, so consider these and adapt them based on temperament, age and personality.

Become aware of your emotional state, and respond to a child in a calm and honest manner.

You may be crying or have a worried look on your face. As soon as you can, focus on what your child

needs, and let your voice, gestures and body language be reassuring and loving. Our emotions are contagious!

Remember that children can hear you when you’re on your phone.

Children want to know that they are safe. They need to see that the adults are in charge and that they’re doing all they can to ensure safety.

Tell them what kinds of things you do to keep them safe. Review routines such as “Stop, Drop and Roll” for a fire. Teach children an emergency plan, including learning their full name, phone number and

details of what is going on.

Listen to what children are telling each other. Even if you have shielded children at home, they are likely to hear things in childcare or school.

Observe your child’s play. Some children will act out what has upset them. Use art, music or writing to express feelings. Read books, take walks and cuddle, but don’t insist on verbal communication if your child doesn’t want to talk.

Turn the TV off!

Young children do not benefit from seeing the dramatic images of a disaster or people who are frightened

see what kind of day they are having.

Ask what they could do (or you could do) to change their day to a higher number.

People feel a loss of control when there is a disaster or violent event or even a fear of one. Think of things that you and your children can do to increase a sense of agency and ease.

You can draw pictures, write a letter, collect money, send a package, plant flowers, join a march or bring food to someone in need.

Stay connected to loved ones. Keep to your routine as much as possible.

Read stories based on your values.

As adults we need to process our fears and be prepared to handle our reactions to events so we can be fully present for the children in our lives. safe places to go in their home and neighborhood.

Talk to them about the people in their family, school and community who are helpers and who they can count on when things are confusing or scary.

Find something to say that will give comfort, such as “I will do everything I can to protect you.”

If children see people yelling or crying and they feel afraid, acknowledge their feelings, talk about what’s going on and move them away from the situation as soon as possible. You can say that you were upset but that now you’re doing fine. We all have great capacity for resilience.

Always find out what a child already knows. Keep your explanations simple.

You may need to start by correcting misinformation. Give information that will clarify facts and reassure your child.

Communicate information at a child’s level. Be truthful, but don’t overload a child with too much information. Pay attention to what they are asking.

If you can, shield a young child from the events that are happening. Remember though, that young children pick up on adult’s fears and concerns even if they don’t know the

or angry.

Repeated footage of a disaster can also add to your own imbalance and fear. Get updates and news on your phone or when the kids are asleep.

Over time keep your investigative cap on. Children may be hearing scary things from neighbors, relatives or friends.

Talk with parents and teachers about who is talking about what.

Observe children’s play, listen to what they are saying and provide extra comfort. Acknowledge their feelings and your own. For example, you can tell a child that you were scared when you saw the fire truck at the house but that now you feel safe.

Some children will act out what they saw. For example, a child who saw a fire may build a tower with blocks and then crash it to the ground over and over again. If they are not hurting themselves or others, let them use play to work out their concerns.

Set limits and use distraction when you sense your child needs a break from the intensity of their play.

Set up a number scale with children where 10 is when they have felt the happiest and had a great day and 0 is when they have felt the worst ever and had a terrible day.

A scale is a good way to check in to

For older children, help them with actions that are fitting to their age and ability.

Stay aware of children who have experienced a traumatic event in the past, such as children who have lost a parent or close relative, a child who has had an operation or children who have suffered from abuse, neglect or other violence.

These children are more susceptible to strong feelings or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

They may withdraw or have more aggressive behavior. Keep in mind that behavior has meaning, and by staying aware you can help them through their difficult feelings.

Deal generously with your own feelings and needs. If you are overwhelmed by your reactions, find another adult to talk to or seek counseling. Take time to renew your energy and do your best to get enough sleep.

Your children are watching you to find out if they are safe and loved. w Some resources: https://www.childrennow.org/ parenting-resources https://www.safekids.org/ Rona Renner, RN (“Nurse Rona”), is a nurse, a parent educator and a temperament specialist. You can learn more about her at www.nurserona.com

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By Andrea Michelson

Friday, January 12

Wild by the Fire: Owls on the Prowl 10-11:30 a.m.

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary 208 S Great Road, Lincoln Go for an owl prowl, then warm up by the fire and have your own hootenanny. For families with children ages 0-5. Registration required. $15.50. 781-259-2200 massaudubon.org

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1 Monday New Year’s Day First Night/First Day Boston Various locations, Boston. The two-day, city-wide celebration continues with live entertainment and ice sculptures. FREE. 617-439-7700; firstnightboston.org

Hike into the New Year 9:30am to noon, Broad Meadow Brook, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. Hike or snowshoe while looking for tracks and signs of wildlife. Registration required.

Adults, $5; youth, $3. 508-753-6087; massaudubon.org

First Day Hike Noon, Houghton’s Pond, 695 Hillside St., Milton.

Check out the Blue Hills Trailside Museum live wildlife program, buy a cocoa and snack, then choose a hike to suit your ability at 1pm. FREE. 617-698-1802; friendsofthebluehills.org

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New Year’s Day Woodland Walk 12:45pm, Holly Hill Farm, 236 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset.

Meet at the barn for a cocoa and walk through the woods. FREE. 781-383-6565; hollyhillfarm.org

New Year’s Hike 1pm, Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Rd., Princeton. Get started on New Year’s resolutions to get in shape and spend time outside with this hiking and snowshoeing excursion. Members, free; non-members, $10. 978-464-2712; massaudubon.org

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Disney on Ice presents Dream Big 1pm, Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.

Disney’s beloved princess stories and fairytales come alive on the ice. 617-353-4628; agganisarena.com

2 Tuesday Snowmazing! Sock Skating 10am – 5pm, Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St., Boston. Skate with your socks in an alpine village and enjoy holiday fun with music, games and the Museum Elves. Free with admission. Daily through Jan. 28. 617-426-6500; bostonkids.org

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movement, games, stories and art. For families with children ages 3-6. Registration required. Adults, free; youth, $7. 617-983-8500; massaudubon.org

Coyote Club 3:30-5pm, Habitat Education and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont. This after-school program helps children expend pent up energy, become familiar with the sanctuary, problem-solve and learn to work together.

For ages 5-9. Registration required. $18. 617-489-5050; massaudubon.org

5 Friday Forest Fridays 10-10:45am, The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. Take part in seasonal nature activities in the Discovery Woods or the Great Hill conservation land, no matter the weather! Free with admission. Fridays through Jan. 26. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org

CAMPS & SUMMER PROGRAMS Epiic Solutions - Boston's Coolest Teen Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Design Summer Programs AM Workshops, PM Field Trips, Culminating Pitches 1-week day programs June - August Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Open to co-ed 7th-12th graders Sites in Boston & Waltham Early-bird rates & scholarships available

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First Friday Nights Free 4:30-8pm, The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton.

Enjoy free admission and explore the museum at night on the first Friday of every month! Non-perishable food donations accepted. FREE. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org

6 Saturday Nature Story Hour 10-11am, Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan. Listen to a nature-themed story, then take a short walk around the trails to learn about the animals and plants at the BNC. For families with children ages 0-3. Registration required. Adults, free; youth, $5. 617983-8500; massaudubon.org

Tiny Trekkers 10:30am to noon, Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 108 North Street, Norfolk. Learn about animal tracks out on the trails. For families with children ages 3-6.

Registration required. $6. 508-528-3140; massaudubon. org

7 Sunday Debbie and Friends 10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Ave., Cambridge. An interactive rockin’ musical journey with puppets, sing-alongs and more. Adults, $13; youth, $10.

617-734-2501; coolidge.org

Winter Art 10:30am to noon, Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill

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St., Mattapan. Create winter-themed take-home art, as well as temporary sculptures made of ice and snow.

Adults, free; youth, $7. 617-983-8500; massaudubon. org

Wild by the Fire: Owls on the Prowl 10-11:30am, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. Go for an owl prowl, then warm up by the fire and have your own hootenanny. For families with children ages 0-5. Registration required. $15.50.

781-259-2200; massaudubon.org

Guided Snowshoe Walk 1-2pm, Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan. Learn how to snowshoe and hit the trails for a leisurely hike. For ages 5 and up. Snowshoes available to rent. Registration required. $10. 617-9838500; massaudubon.org

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11-11:30am, The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Experiment with materials selected especially for young explorers in the art studio.ANUARY Free with admission. 413-658-1126; carlemuseum.org

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10am, The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton.

Celebrate National Static Electricity Day with some shocking experiments that will spark your creativity.

Free with admission. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums. org

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 at 11:00 AM BIRD STORIES AND CRAFT

Belmont World Film Family Festival

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Various times and locations. Feature-length films, shorts at 11:00 AM and workshops comprise this popular festival, themed CELEBRATE PETS WITH STORIES AND A Jan. CRAFT around “Where Books Come Alive!”

Through 16. $6-9. 617-484-3980; belmontworldfilm.org SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

Winter Scavenger Hunt 2pm, The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton.

Bundle up and head out to the Great Hill conservation land for a winter nature scavenger hunt. Free with admission. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org

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9:15-10am, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd., JANUARY 28 Boston. Get a unique look at thisSATURDAY, fascinating two-toed at 11:00 AM tree-dweller over a delicious continental breakfast. $18.

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1-3pm, Broad Meadow Brook, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. Explore a new nature topic every month with crafts and outdoor activities. Registration required. $13. 508-753-6087; massaudubon.org

EVERY TUESDAY at 11Island AM 10-11:30am, Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum STORYTIME Turnpike, Newburyport. Celebrate winter Children agesthrough 1 to 6 and their storybooks, art, and music. For families children caregivers with are welcome to join us for stories and snacks. ages 3-6. Registration required. Adults, $9; youth, $8.

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14 Sunday Shine On! 10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Ave., Cambridge. Watch a collection of animated short films from the Seattle Children’s Film Festival 2017. Adults, $9; youth, $7. 617-734-2501; coolidge.org

Natural Papermaking 1-2:30pm, Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan. Shake off the late winter doldrums with some hands-on papermaking. For ages 8 and up. Registration required. Adults, free; youth, $7. 617-983-8500; massaudubon.org

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15 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fee Free Day, Enjoy free admission to National Parks, Forests and Wildlife Refuges nationwide. FREE. nps.gov/ planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm

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10am – 4pm, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd., Boston. Enjoy free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and write messages of peace and hope on a mural in the Tropical Forest Pavilion. FREE. zoonewengland.org

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Worcester. Participate in storytime and a naturalist-led walk. Theme: When It Starts To Snow. $4. 508-753-6087; massaudubon.org

Critter Days. Free with admission. 617-426-6500; bostonkids.org

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3pm, The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this improv show packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies. Adults, $10; youth, $5. 413-6581126; carlemuseum.org

Wild by the Fire: Winter Rabbit 10-11:30am, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. Learn some tracking tips and discover who is out and about, above and below the snow. For families with children ages 0-5. Registration required. $15.50. 781-259-2200; massaudubon.org

20 Saturday Ice is Nice! Winter Experiments for Kids 10-11:30am, Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Perform fun science experiments to understand ice and snow, then put your science knowledge to work to make ice cream. For families with children ages 6-10. Registration required.

Adults, $9; youth, $8. 978-462-9998; massaudubon.org

Josh and the Jamtones 10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Ave., Cambridge. Jam out to fun and interactive music with this ultra-powered dance party machine. Adults, $13; youth, $10. 617-734-2501; coolidge.org

Critter Day 11am, Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St., Boston. Join in on live animal programming on monthly

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21 Sunday Breakfast with the Gorillas 9:15-10am, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd., Boston. Venture into the Tropical Forest exhibit for special early entry into the Zoo and a feast alongside the gorilla family. $18. zoonewengland.org

Winter Nature and Art Discovery 10-11am, Museum of American Bird Art, 963 Washington Street, Canton. Spend time outside, create art and listen to a story related to this week’s theme. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Registration required. Adults, free; youth, $9.

781-821-8853; massaudubon.org

Family Snowshoe Hike 1-3pm, Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Rd., Princeton. Explore the sanctuary on snowshoes, then warm up with hot chocolate after.

For families with children age 7 and up. Snowshoes available to rent. Adults, $9; youth, $5. 978-464-2712; massaudubon.org

An Enchanted Evening 5pm, The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. Join the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Belmont for an evening of enchantment and adventure. Adults; $35; youth, $20. 617-923-0100; mosesianarts.org

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3:30-5pm, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. Feed the lambs their evening hay, then use their wool to make something soft. For families with children ages 0-8. Registration required. $15.50. 781-2592200; massaudubon.org

10-11:30am, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 S Great Road, Lincoln. Mix, knead and shape your dough for delicious country oat bread. For families with children ages 0-8. Registration required. $16.50. 781-2592200; massaudubon.org

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10-11am, Museum of American Bird Art, 963 Washington Street, Canton. Spend time outside, create art and listen to a story related to this week’s theme. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Registration required. Adults, free; youth, $9.

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outdoors for hiking, sledding, snowshoeing, owl prowls and tales around the campfire. Adults, $10; youth, free.

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FamilyDrumlin Owl Prowl, 7pm, Blue HillsSanctuary, Trailside Museum, 10-11:30am, Farm Wildlife 208 S 1904 Canton Ave., Milton.

Practice owl hear calls and meet Great Road, Lincoln.

Visit with a turtle, turtle some of the museum’s owlslike before going on a tales and pretend what it resident would be to spend night hike to search for them. Registration required. $10. the winter in bed. For families with children ages 617-983-8500; massaudon.org.

0-5. Registration required. $15.50. 781-259-2200; Stargazing: Jewels of the Night, 7pm, North River massaudubon.org Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main St., Marshfield. Join

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bring your snowshoes and sled to play. Then warm up with refreshments by the fire. $10 per car. 978-886-5297; ttor.org.

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1-4pm, The Eric Carle Museum, 125 West Bay Road, 31 Tuesday Amherst. Make “Books and More” in the art studio.

WEST Free with admission. 413-658-1126; carlemuseum.org Backwards Storytime, 10am, The Discovery Museums, 177 St., Acton. Celebrate National Backwards Day TapMain a Tree with silly stories and activities. Free with admission.

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Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 293 Moose 978-264-4200;

Hill Parkway, Sharon. Hike to the sugar bush to tap through the constellations. Registration required. $13.

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Harvard Square’s annual 781-837-9400; massaudubon.org. some sap, then enjoy some Moose Hill maple syrup. For chocolate extravaganza features restaurant specials, ages 4 and up. Registration required. Adults, $50; youth, entertainment and tasting events. Weekends through free.PARTY 781-784-5691; massaudubon.org ENTERTAINMENT & NEEDS Feb. 18. $35. 617-491-3434; harvardsquare.com

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10:30am to noon, Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan. Learn about the life histories of local wildlife and the different types of tracks Online Ordering and Available signs that these residents leave behind. For families Rosalita's Puppets with children ages 5-12. Registration Adults, Host required. your next party www.rosalitaspuppets.com free; youth, $7. 617-983-8500; massaudubon.org in our new 617-633-2832

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10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Ave., Cambridge. Join the Traveling Geese Touring Company of Artbarn Community Theatre in Brookline as they present a story that will remind you that even the ordinary can be extraordinary. Adults, $13; youth, $10. 617-734-2501; coolidge.org

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✼ Single Minded

Stories

By Susan Solomon Yem

H

ave you ever noticed that when a group of mothers get together, the topic of conversation inevitably turns towards pregnancy and birth stories? We talk about our swelled ankles, food cravings, sleepless nights enduring uncomfortable positions. We discuss in vivid detail deliveries, C-sections, and the agonies of post partum.

Likewise, people who are divorced eventually spill their gory details when they meet others who have endured the same. Recently I sat with a mom I am just getting to know at a school volleyball tournament. After the pleasantries the conversation turned to single parenting and she told me that she’s in her second marriage now.

I had no idea, but have since learned when she was first married and why she is no longer with that husband.

Shared experiences breed familiarity and allow for openness. There is a willingness to dive deep if the person you are talking to has endured something similar.

Often I will listen to a friend or acquaintance talk about the pain they are suffering because their marriage is over and I can truly respond, “I understand.”

Offering Insight As a veteran of the divorce wars I am called upon to offer advice. It is frequently a request from caring married friends who just cannot relate. They assume that I have survived well and so have wisdom to share. I have survived. The well is debatable.

Divorce is hard; but there is some relief in knowing you can talk to someone who’s been there and done that.

But, here’s the thing: I still have a lot of anger towards my ex-husband and it causes me to be brutally honest with others – like those who think they may be able to resurrect a damaged marriage, even if there is no hope.

It would be wonderful if couples can reconcile, but sometimes that’s just not realistic. I am not afraid to tell you how to be singleminded.

I told Kate (not her real name) -- a woman I did not know well – that she needed to figure out how to move on from her ex-husband. The life she had imagined for her family – private schools, church leadership, social status – was just not going to happen. And when Maggie (also not her real name), the wife of a semi-pro basketball player told me about how infrequently her husband was home, I had to ask if he might be unfaithful. Although she would not accept it, he was cheating on her. They have since split up.

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Telling Stories My friend, Dorothy, recently published a book about how to build a successful marriage. For one of her weekly online posts, she decided to write about divorce and what couples can do to avoid it. Dorothy asked me to read through the piece before it was published. Immediately my ire increased as I read that even if one half of the couple is willing to seek council and work at saving the marriage, divorce can be avoided.

That’s not necessarily true and I was unabashedly honest in letting Dorothy know she was off base. She apologized for making easy assumptions about divorce and edited her article to reflect that.

In the Trenches I hear stories just about every day. There’s the co-worker whose son is struggling with his parents’ split. To keep him grounded, they have decided to occupy the same house – at least for now.

And the mom whose estranged husband believes he has every right to have an affair and is. He has been lavishing gifts on the mistress, while his children’s mother is seeking financial help from friends and family to buy groceries.

Two former co-workers’ marriages ended almost simultaneously when both found out their spouses were cheating. In one case, a foster child living in the home informed her foster dad that his wife was unfaithful. They were two of the four of us in this workplace who had endured unfaithfulness.

A mother of four – a woman I idolized as mother of the century – let me know that her marriage ended because her husband had been dishonest about their finances. They lived a lavish lifestyle; she had no idea they were on the verge of bankruptcy.

A childless couple’s marriage ended for just that reason.

The wife left because she wanted to have a baby and it was clear that would not happen with her current husband.

My neighbor just told me about her drug-addicted exhusband. In their thirteen years of marriage, they were apart more than they were together.

Countless Reasons There are so many reasons marriages don’t succeed.

Some make sense. Some are incomprehensible. All should be told. It’s cathartic. I am glad to listen. What’s yours?

Feel free to share it with me.

Susan Solomon Yem is singleminded about raising her five children to adulthood. She’d like to hear your stories about single parenting. Contact her at susansyem@gmail.com

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