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Good Night SUMMER SLEEP HELP FOR SAFER, MORE COMFORTABLE SUMMER SNOOZING

by Malia Jacobson Night light

A room that that’s darker stays cooler. To keep the sun’s rays from turning your child’s room into a sauna, keep the curtains closed when no one’s in the room, and invest in light-blocking blackout curtains.

Turndown service

Photo credit (c): www.momjunction.com

D

o your kids go on a sleep strike during the summer— fighting bedtime, snoozing fitfully, and waking several times a night parched, miserable, and complaining of bad dreams? The warm summer weather may be to blame.

While sunny summer skies are great for daytime play, there’s nothing fun about a too-hot bedroom at night.

Warm temperatures can seriously harm nighttime sleep by disrupting the body’s natural sleep cycle, says Robert S. Rosenberg, D.O., medical director of the Sleep Disorders Centers of Prescott Valley and Flagstaff, Arizona. Body temperature is an important component of healthy sleep, he notes. “As we fall asleep, our core body temperature drops to initiate sleep. During REM sleep, we lose the ability to regulate our temperature.

So a warm room may be especially disruptive during REM sleep.”

The ideal room temperature for sleep is between 65 and 68 degrees, says Rosenberg. When the temperature creeps higher, expect sleep problems like trouble falling and staying asleep, restlessness, and irritability.

Sleeping in a room that’s too hot is a common cause of night awakenings and nightmares, and some studies link warm sleep environments to an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

So when it comes to kid’s bedrooms, cool rules. Here’s how to keep kids’ sleeping space from sweltering, even if indoor air conditioning isn’t an option.

Cool zone

Zoned temperature control with a thermostat in each bedroom is ideal, says Rosenberg. But there’s no need to revamp your entire heating and cooling system. Keep a small digital room thermometer on your child’s the shelf or dresser; some are especially designed for this purpose and change color when the room is too hot.

Crisp and cool

Ditch soft, fuzzy sleep surfaces.

Opt for simple cotton sheets to keep things cool. Fleece sheets, flannel sheets, and sheepskins trap heat, which can lead to an uncomfortably warm sleep environment.

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Heaps of blankets are unnecessary and potentially unsafe for little ones; the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against loose blankets for babies.

If your toddler or child likes to fall asleep under a blanket, sneak into the bedroom to turn down the heavy blanket before you go to sleep.

Fan-tastic

Ceiling fans are an inexpensive way to promote better sleep, keeping a room 15 to 20 degrees cooler.

They can also promote safer sleep, because bedroom fans have been associated with a reduced risk of SIDS, says Wendy Sue Swanson, M.D., pediatrician with Seattle Children’s Hospital. A few hours before bedtime, use fans to blow warm air out of the room, and consider keeping a fan circulating at night.

Bunk up

Warm air naturally rises, so the top bunk in a bunk bed is often overly warm. Blast hot air away with a box fan placed on top of a dresser or high bookshelf. In some cases, a fan may not help enough, and the top bunk may stay too hot for comfortable sleep. On especially hot nights, a top bunkee may need to temporarily relocate to a cooler sleeping

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From the Editor space—even the floor (kids love indoor campouts!).

Cool heads prevail

A dip in the tub after dinner can make for a better bedtime (if kids are outside all day during the summer, they probably need the scrub-down, anyway). Don’t skip the hair wash; a damp, cool head may actually help your child sleep—according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, cooling the brain is an effective treatment for insomnia.

Pajama-rama

Give pajama drawers a warm-weather makeover and stash fleece footie PJs away. Summer sleepwear should be lightweight and breathable; think cotton tanks, tees, and shorts. Babies who are swaddled can go pajama-less during the summer with just a diaper under the swaddle.

Frozen

Stash a tumbler or sippy cup full of ice water on your child’s nightstand for middle-of-the-night sipping. For an icy treat, store pillowcases in the freezer and slip a fresh, cold cover on your child’s pillow at bedtime.

Take note: A child who is too hot at night may not say that she’s too hot. Instead, she may awaken in the middle of the night confused, upset, or thirsty. That’s why it’s important to monitor bedroom temperature and take steps to keep things cool, says Swanson. A little room-cooling prepwork can help children sleep more soundly, so they’ll be rested and ready for all summer has in store.

Malia Jacobson is an award-winning health and parenting journalist and mom of three. Her latest book is Sleep Tight, Every Night: Helping Toddlers and Preschoolers Sleep Well Without Tears, Tricks, or Tirades.

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by Greg Weatherford

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n summer when I was a boy I’d stay with my grandparents. All through those sweltering days my cousins and I would careen around the yard, playing tag or pretending to be TV heroes (we were fond of Space Ghost, for some reason, not caring that he was at best a third-tier superhero) until sunset.

That’s when the lightning bugs came out.

As the sky grew dark they would rise out of the grass of the yard like mist off a lake, their little glowing bellies winking in the dusky light. Magic.

We children chased them around the yard but could never snatch one. Finally my mother gave us the secret.

You don’t pursue lightning bugs, you wait until they come to you and then catch them gently in your palms. It turned out they were easy to capture if you knew how, a simple matter of closing your fingers loosely around them as they wandered through the air.

Cupped in the cave of our hands, they’d blink their lights on and off, on and off, until we raised our palms and set them free to float away again.

Years later I taught my boys to catch them the same way. I watched them reach out and take a wandering bug in their palms and marvel at its fragile light.

I hope they caught my mother’s lesson as well: Sometimes you

contents JUNE 2016

4

Good Night

8

Live and Learn

Summer sleep help for safer, more comfortable summer snoozing.

Kids gain modern lessons from living history museums.

12

Mosquito Busters

14

Growing Up Online

16

Let’s Go!

Fight bites and disease with these yard and garden tips.

Keeping cellphones secure.

What to do and where to go.

On the Cover: Colonial Williamsburg. Photo credit

(c): www.history.org. Aritcle written by Lara Krupicka.

Feature article on page 8.

Volume 26, No. 6, JUNE 2016

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Editorial Mission: Richmond Parents Monthly is dedicated to providing parents and professionals with the best information and resources available to enhance all aspects of parenting and family life. It is also an avenue to facilitate a shared sense of community among parents by providing useful information, support and a forum for dialogue on issues that are important to all parents and families.

Richmond Parents Monthly is published 12 times a year and distributed free of charge. The advertising deadline is the 10th of each month for the upcoming issue. Richmond Parents Monthly welcomes reader comments and submissions; however, the publication is not responsible for unsolicited materials. All materials received become the property of the publisher and will not be returned. We reserve the right to edit any material used for publication. The entire content of Richmond Parents Monthly is ©2016. No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of the publisher.

The views and opinions expressed by writers and columnists do not necessarily represent those of Richmond Parents Monthly or its staff.

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Good Night SUMMER SLEEP HELP FOR SAFER, MORE COMFORTABLE SUMMER SNOOZING

by Malia Jacobson Night light

A room that that’s darker stays cooler. To keep the sun’s rays from turning your child’s room into a sauna, keep the curtains closed when no one’s in the room, and invest in light-blocking blackout curtains.

Turndown service

Photo credit (c): www.momjunction.com

D

o your kids go on a sleep strike during the summer— fighting bedtime, snoozing fitfully, and waking several times a night parched, miserable, and complaining of bad dreams? The warm summer weather may be to blame.

While sunny summer skies are great for daytime play, there’s nothing fun about a too-hot bedroom at night.

Warm temperatures can seriously harm nighttime sleep by disrupting the body’s natural sleep cycle, says Robert S. Rosenberg, D.O., medical director of the Sleep Disorders Centers of Prescott Valley and Flagstaff, Arizona. Body temperature is an important component of healthy sleep, he notes. “As we fall asleep, our core body temperature drops to initiate sleep. During REM sleep, we lose the ability to regulate our temperature.

So a warm room may be especially disruptive during REM sleep.”

The ideal room temperature for sleep is between 65 and 68 degrees, says Rosenberg. When the temperature creeps higher, expect sleep problems like trouble falling and staying asleep, restlessness, and irritability.

Sleeping in a room that’s too hot is a common cause of night awakenings and nightmares, and some studies link warm sleep environments to an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

So when it comes to kid’s bedrooms, cool rules. Here’s how to keep kids’ sleeping space from sweltering, even if indoor air conditioning isn’t an option.

Cool zone

Zoned temperature control with a thermostat in each bedroom is ideal, says Rosenberg. But there’s no need to revamp your entire heating and cooling system. Keep a small digital room thermometer on your child’s the shelf or dresser; some are especially designed for this purpose and change color when the room is too hot.

Crisp and cool

Ditch soft, fuzzy sleep surfaces.

Opt for simple cotton sheets to keep things cool. Fleece sheets, flannel sheets, and sheepskins trap heat, which can lead to an uncomfortably warm sleep environment.

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Heaps of blankets are unnecessary and potentially unsafe for little ones; the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against loose blankets for babies.

If your toddler or child likes to fall asleep under a blanket, sneak into the bedroom to turn down the heavy blanket before you go to sleep.

Fan-tastic

Ceiling fans are an inexpensive way to promote better sleep, keeping a room 15 to 20 degrees cooler.

They can also promote safer sleep, because bedroom fans have been associated with a reduced risk of SIDS, says Wendy Sue Swanson, M.D., pediatrician with Seattle Children’s Hospital. A few hours before bedtime, use fans to blow warm air out of the room, and consider keeping a fan circulating at night.

Bunk up

Warm air naturally rises, so the top bunk in a bunk bed is often overly warm. Blast hot air away with a box fan placed on top of a dresser or high bookshelf. In some cases, a fan may not help enough, and the top bunk may stay too hot for comfortable sleep. On especially hot nights, a top bunkee may need to temporarily relocate to a cooler sleeping

Parents’ First Choice For 26 Years!

From the Editor space—even the floor (kids love indoor campouts!).

Cool heads prevail

A dip in the tub after dinner can make for a better bedtime (if kids are outside all day during the summer, they probably need the scrub-down, anyway). Don’t skip the hair wash; a damp, cool head may actually help your child sleep—according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, cooling the brain is an effective treatment for insomnia.

Pajama-rama

Give pajama drawers a warm-weather makeover and stash fleece footie PJs away. Summer sleepwear should be lightweight and breathable; think cotton tanks, tees, and shorts. Babies who are swaddled can go pajama-less during the summer with just a diaper under the swaddle.

Frozen

Stash a tumbler or sippy cup full of ice water on your child’s nightstand for middle-of-the-night sipping. For an icy treat, store pillowcases in the freezer and slip a fresh, cold cover on your child’s pillow at bedtime.

Take note: A child who is too hot at night may not say that she’s too hot. Instead, she may awaken in the middle of the night confused, upset, or thirsty. That’s why it’s important to monitor bedroom temperature and take steps to keep things cool, says Swanson. A little room-cooling prepwork can help children sleep more soundly, so they’ll be rested and ready for all summer has in store.

Malia Jacobson is an award-winning health and parenting journalist and mom of three. Her latest book is Sleep Tight, Every Night: Helping Toddlers and Preschoolers Sleep Well Without Tears, Tricks, or Tirades.

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by Greg Weatherford

I

n summer when I was a boy I’d stay with my grandparents. All through those sweltering days my cousins and I would careen around the yard, playing tag or pretending to be TV heroes (we were fond of Space Ghost, for some reason, not caring that he was at best a third-tier superhero) until sunset.

That’s when the lightning bugs came out.

As the sky grew dark they would rise out of the grass of the yard like mist off a lake, their little glowing bellies winking in the dusky light. Magic.

We children chased them around the yard but could never snatch one. Finally my mother gave us the secret.

You don’t pursue lightning bugs, you wait until they come to you and then catch them gently in your palms. It turned out they were easy to capture if you knew how, a simple matter of closing your fingers loosely around them as they wandered through the air.

Cupped in the cave of our hands, they’d blink their lights on and off, on and off, until we raised our palms and set them free to float away again.

Years later I taught my boys to catch them the same way. I watched them reach out and take a wandering bug in their palms and marvel at its fragile light.

I hope they caught my mother’s lesson as well: Sometimes you

contents JUNE 2016

4

Good Night

8

Live and Learn

Summer sleep help for safer, more comfortable summer snoozing.

Kids gain modern lessons from living history museums.

12

Mosquito Busters

14

Growing Up Online

16

Let’s Go!

Fight bites and disease with these yard and garden tips.

Keeping cellphones secure.

What to do and where to go.

On the Cover: Colonial Williamsburg. Photo credit

(c): www.history.org. Aritcle written by Lara Krupicka.

Feature article on page 8.

Volume 26, No. 6, JUNE 2016

Founder/Publisher: Mark E. Fetter mfetter@richmondpublishing.com Editor: Greg Weatherford rpmeditor@richmondpublishing.com Art Director: Jennifer Sutton jsutton@richmondpublishing.com Contributing Writers: Lela Martin, Carolyn Jabs, Greg Weatherford, Malia Jacobson

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

Editorial Mission: Richmond Parents Monthly is dedicated to providing parents and professionals with the best information and resources available to enhance all aspects of parenting and family life. It is also an avenue to facilitate a shared sense of community among parents by providing useful information, support and a forum for dialogue on issues that are important to all parents and families.

Richmond Parents Monthly is published 12 times a year and distributed free of charge. The advertising deadline is the 10th of each month for the upcoming issue. Richmond Parents Monthly welcomes reader comments and submissions; however, the publication is not responsible for unsolicited materials. All materials received become the property of the publisher and will not be returned. We reserve the right to edit any material used for publication. The entire content of Richmond Parents Monthly is ©2016. No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of the publisher.

The views and opinions expressed by writers and columnists do not necessarily represent those of Richmond Parents Monthly or its staff.

How to reach us Richmond Parents Monthly 8010 Ridge Rd, Suite F Henrico, VA 23229 PH: 804-673-5203 FX: 804-673-5308 mail@richmondpublishing.com

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Every month, an average of 75,000 readers enjoy Richmond Parents Monthly which is distributed in over 425 locations throughout the metro area. These locations include all CVS stores, McDonald’s, Kroger stores, medical centers, retail outlets, museums, and bookstores as well as many public libraries.

Richmond Parents Monthly is regularly advertised on television. This creates a demand for the magazine and increases visibility and reader recall. Richmond

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Live and Learn KIDS GAIN MODERN LESSONS FROM LIVING HISTORY MUSEUMS

by Lara Krupicka

M

y husband, children and I cluster around a wigmaker watching her pull strands of hair through the mesh of a wig base. She points at the headshaped wooden stand holding a finished wig. “This is a wig block,” she explains. “That’s where we get the term ‘blockhead.’” She goes on to explain the economics of Colonial wig making, noting how one’s wig could say much about one’s social status.

Our family steps out of the tiny shop, enthralled by what we learned — about history, language, and economics. And all this at only one building in the acres of grounds comprising Colonial Williamsburg.

A visit to any one of the approximately 200 living history museums in the United States gives families a chance to learn much more than history. These museums offer an immersive experience that allows visitors to get a taste of what it would have been like to live during the time period depicted. But they also bring a better understanding of our world today by connecting multiple disciplines (science, math, language, and politics) from past to present.

Here are some of the subjects your family might learn about during a visit to your local living history museum:

Language

Naper Settlement. Photo credit (c): www.tripadvisor.com.

Guests are often surprised to learn the origins of common phrases while visiting places like Naper Settlement, a 19th century living history museum in Naperville, Illinois. In the

Post Office an interpreter explains how the early mail system worked.

She points out how mail was paid for by the person on the receiving end. To save the recipient money, the sender would write down a page, then turn the page upside down and continue writing between the previous lines of text — thus begetting the term “reading between the lines.”

In the settlement’s print shop visitors are shown how lines of type were laid out for printing advertising leaflets and newspapers. The interpreter points to two large wooden cases containing sets of letters stacked open one above the other.

“The upper case holds capital letters,” she explains. “While the lower case holds ...” Visitors are quick to guess the origins of “upper case” and “lower case” from her explanation.

in soap,” says Jo Ruggiero, museum educator. In another location interpreters explain the physics involved in turning cream into butter.

Science emerges at Colonial Williamsburg as well. “Guests can learn about the 18th-century uses of various herbs and see how some of these uses have not changed,” explains Diane Schwarz, director of historic area operations for Colonial Williamsburg.

And at the apothecary children are fascinated to hear about the healing properties of chocolate. My daughter vows to try this the next time she has a headache.

Economics, Politics, and Social Studies

Science & Math

At Conner Prairie Interactive History Park in Fishers, Indiana, staff carefully created exhibits relating to disciplines such as science and engineering. “One way we have done this,” says Vice President of Guest Experiences Dan Freas, “is by creating a Science Lab in our Welcome Center where children and caregivers can explore scientific concepts related to the living history experiences they encounter on the grounds.”

Freas notes children can watch a spinning wheel being used by a museum interpreter and then learn how one works by building their own model out of Legos at the Science Lab. And at Conner Prairie’s 1859 Balloon Voyage exhibit guests learn about airstreams and the creation of gas before riding beneath a tethered helium-filled balloon.

At Naper Settlement visitors can learn about chemical reactions and physics. “In the Log House we discuss soap making and the chemical reactions that are taking place to both create the lye required for the soap and the saponification between the lye and the animal fat that results

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Colonial Williamsburg. Photo credit (c): www. history.org.

Colonial Williamsburg provides a thorough education in the political systems of England and the Colonies. Schwarz explains, “through Revolutionary City, Colonial Williamsburg’s award-winning street theater performances, guests can learn about economics and politics, as they listen to interpreters discuss the imposition of the Stamp Tax through the Stamp Act.” The immersive nature of living history museums encourages families to become part of the action, having to decide which side they’ll take in the political debate. Instead of dry explanation, children experience the forces behind politics of that time and in turn, our current day.

Schwarz notes the connections between then and now. “Our guests come here expecting to find a different time and place. And there are

many, many differences in sights, sounds and smells. But what fascinates them the most is how many similarities they find and how many familiar objects, facts and ideas prevalent in their own lives, are right here in this capital city.”

Ruggiero of Naper Settlement agrees. “I like the children to understand that every time period we interpret was just not the simple ‘good old days’ when life was less complicated. Every one of those eras considered themselves ‘modern’ in the same sense that we do.”

When considering where your family will travel and what you’ll do to provide learning experiences for your children this summer, look for a opportunity to visit a living history museum. You’ll learn about so much more than history you’ll be ready to “hit the hay” by the end of the day (which of course you’ll have learned originates from a time when mattresses were stuffed with straw or hay).

by William Shakespeare Directed by Steve Perigard

June 2 ­ 26 Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd Richmond, VA 23221 Tickets QuillTheatre.org (804) 340­0115

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Live and Learn KIDS GAIN MODERN LESSONS FROM LIVING HISTORY MUSEUMS

by Lara Krupicka

M

y husband, children and I cluster around a wigmaker watching her pull strands of hair through the mesh of a wig base. She points at the headshaped wooden stand holding a finished wig. “This is a wig block,” she explains. “That’s where we get the term ‘blockhead.’” She goes on to explain the economics of Colonial wig making, noting how one’s wig could say much about one’s social status.

Our family steps out of the tiny shop, enthralled by what we learned — about history, language, and economics. And all this at only one building in the acres of grounds comprising Colonial Williamsburg.

A visit to any one of the approximately 200 living history museums in the United States gives families a chance to learn much more than history. These museums offer an immersive experience that allows visitors to get a taste of what it would have been like to live during the time period depicted. But they also bring a better understanding of our world today by connecting multiple disciplines (science, math, language, and politics) from past to present.

Here are some of the subjects your family might learn about during a visit to your local living history museum:

Language

Naper Settlement. Photo credit (c): www.tripadvisor.com.

Guests are often surprised to learn the origins of common phrases while visiting places like Naper Settlement, a 19th century living history museum in Naperville, Illinois. In the

Post Office an interpreter explains how the early mail system worked.

She points out how mail was paid for by the person on the receiving end. To save the recipient money, the sender would write down a page, then turn the page upside down and continue writing between the previous lines of text — thus begetting the term “reading between the lines.”

In the settlement’s print shop visitors are shown how lines of type were laid out for printing advertising leaflets and newspapers. The interpreter points to two large wooden cases containing sets of letters stacked open one above the other.

“The upper case holds capital letters,” she explains. “While the lower case holds ...” Visitors are quick to guess the origins of “upper case” and “lower case” from her explanation.

in soap,” says Jo Ruggiero, museum educator. In another location interpreters explain the physics involved in turning cream into butter.

Science emerges at Colonial Williamsburg as well. “Guests can learn about the 18th-century uses of various herbs and see how some of these uses have not changed,” explains Diane Schwarz, director of historic area operations for Colonial Williamsburg.

And at the apothecary children are fascinated to hear about the healing properties of chocolate. My daughter vows to try this the next time she has a headache.

Economics, Politics, and Social Studies

Science & Math

At Conner Prairie Interactive History Park in Fishers, Indiana, staff carefully created exhibits relating to disciplines such as science and engineering. “One way we have done this,” says Vice President of Guest Experiences Dan Freas, “is by creating a Science Lab in our Welcome Center where children and caregivers can explore scientific concepts related to the living history experiences they encounter on the grounds.”

Freas notes children can watch a spinning wheel being used by a museum interpreter and then learn how one works by building their own model out of Legos at the Science Lab. And at Conner Prairie’s 1859 Balloon Voyage exhibit guests learn about airstreams and the creation of gas before riding beneath a tethered helium-filled balloon.

At Naper Settlement visitors can learn about chemical reactions and physics. “In the Log House we discuss soap making and the chemical reactions that are taking place to both create the lye required for the soap and the saponification between the lye and the animal fat that results

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Colonial Williamsburg. Photo credit (c): www. history.org.

Colonial Williamsburg provides a thorough education in the political systems of England and the Colonies. Schwarz explains, “through Revolutionary City, Colonial Williamsburg’s award-winning street theater performances, guests can learn about economics and politics, as they listen to interpreters discuss the imposition of the Stamp Tax through the Stamp Act.” The immersive nature of living history museums encourages families to become part of the action, having to decide which side they’ll take in the political debate. Instead of dry explanation, children experience the forces behind politics of that time and in turn, our current day.

Schwarz notes the connections between then and now. “Our guests come here expecting to find a different time and place. And there are

many, many differences in sights, sounds and smells. But what fascinates them the most is how many similarities they find and how many familiar objects, facts and ideas prevalent in their own lives, are right here in this capital city.”

Ruggiero of Naper Settlement agrees. “I like the children to understand that every time period we interpret was just not the simple ‘good old days’ when life was less complicated. Every one of those eras considered themselves ‘modern’ in the same sense that we do.”

When considering where your family will travel and what you’ll do to provide learning experiences for your children this summer, look for a opportunity to visit a living history museum. You’ll learn about so much more than history you’ll be ready to “hit the hay” by the end of the day (which of course you’ll have learned originates from a time when mattresses were stuffed with straw or hay).

by William Shakespeare Directed by Steve Perigard

June 2 ­ 26 Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd Richmond, VA 23221 Tickets QuillTheatre.org (804) 340­0115

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Mosquito Busters FIGHT BITES AND DISEASE WITH THESE YARD AND GARDEN TIPS

By Lela Martin

T

his year we’re terrified of Zika. In the recent past we have been concerned about the spread of West Nile virus (WNV). Two hundred years ago people suffered from “fever and ague,” thought to be caused by eating watermelon, but now attributed to malaria. In other parts of the world, the dangers include malaria along with dengue and yellow fever.

For animals the perils include WNV, equine encephalitis, and dog heartworm. What do all of these diseases have in common? The mosquito.

There are over 3,000 species of mosquitos in the world. In Henrico County, 42 different species have been identified. The most common locally is the Asian tiger mosquito which can carry the WNV. Not all species have the same habits, nor are all species vectors (i.e., carriers and transmitters) of the same diseases.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito carries the Zika virus. As of late May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has had no reports of mosquito-borne Zika acquired in the United States. However, Dr. Antho-

All mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle.

Some species have naturally adapted to go through their entire life cycle in as little as four days or as long as one month. Depending on the species, mosquitoes lay eggs one at a time or attached together to form “rafts” on the surface of the water. Many Aedes lay their eggs on damp soil that will be flooded by water. Most eggs hatch into larvae within 48 hours; others might withstand subzero winters before hatching. The larva or “wiggler” typically lives in the water and comes to the surface to breathe.

Larvae molt (i.e., shed their skins) four times, growing larger after each molt. The pupal or “tumbler” stage is a resting, non-feeding stage of development, which typically lasts from 2-4 days. The newly emerged adult rests on the surface of the water for a short time to dry and allow its body parts to harden before it can fly. All mosquitoes feed on plant nectar. Male mosquitoes mate with females one to two days after the females emerge. Around this time female mosquitoes begin searching for an animal for a blood meal (i.e., protein). The blood is essential for egg production. Male mosquitoes do not bite.

Stimuli that influence biting in-

10 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2016

What can a mosquito buster do?

There are three ways to attack the mosquito problem: prevention, repellents and pesticides.

Even children can be mosquito busters. One aspect of prevention is to reduce your exposure to mosquitos, thereby avoiding bites.

Wear long, loose, and light-colored clothing including long-sleeve shirts and long pants. Stay in during early morning and evening when some mosquitos are active. Use mosquito netting over baby carriers. Repair rips and tears in window screens and use the air conditioning if your screens are in disrepair. Although bats and birds such as purple martins eat mosquitoes, they may not cause a noticeable reduction; however, it wouldn’t hurt to install nesting boxes around your property to attract these natural predators.

The other type of prevention involves removing habitats for mosquitos to live and breed. Since a mosquito can be born in as little as a teaspoon of water, the primary job of a mosquito buster is to remove (or at least reduce) the sources of standing water. Henrico County has a Standing Water Initiative and provides many services including free mosquito inspection to county residents.

Their Pick-a-Day to Fight-the-Bite campaign includes the suggestion to pick one day of each week (that’s convenient for you) from April 1 un-

til Oct. 31 to inspect your yard and dump sources of standing water.

It’s important to do this regularly every seven days to disrupt the mosquito’s life cycle. Standing water can be found in children’s toys, kiddie pools, pet dishes, birdbaths, grill covers, trashcan lids, flowerpot saucers, watering cans, wheelbarrows, and garden tools among other items.

Adult mosquito busters will need to help tie tarps tight, remove old tires, clean gutters, inspect A/C drainage systems, and maintain swimming pools. Adults may also need to fill in lawn depressions and keep 16-mesh screens over rain barrels.

If you have a pond or other water feature, those with steep slopes or vertical walls that quickly drop off into water deeper than 24 inches are not as appealing to mosquitoes.

Fountains or waterfalls increase water circulation and reduce stagnation. Dragonflies and backswimmer insects are natural enemies. Stock mosquito-eating fish such as native top-feeding minnows or goldfish in small garden ponds.

Studies at Michigan State University have shown that mosquitoes do not like wind, which may interfere with the mosquito’s ability to fly and to sense carbon dioxide. A ceiling fan installed on a porch or a fan placed on a deck or patio during a meal may help reduce the number of mosquitoes.

Chemical repellents are available commercially and should be applied according to the label directions.

Repellents containing DEET (Off!, Cutter, Sawyer, Ultrathon), picaridin (Cutter Advanced, Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus), or IR3535 (Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition, SkinSmart) provide longer lasting protection. EPA-registered repellents containing oil of lemon eucalyptus or paramenthane-diol products (Repel, Off! Botanicals) also provide good protection; however, they may not last as long as DEET products.

Apply repellent to exposed skin and clothing per product directions. Do not spray repellent on the skin under clothing, however. Heavy saturation

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

RI 1015 Log # 411

What is the life cycle of a mosquito?

clude a combination of carbon dioxide (i.e., what we release when exhaling), temperature (98.6-104 degrees Fahrenheit), moisture (70-80 percent humidity), smell (e.g., lactic acid from sweat), dark colors (e.g., black, navy blue, purple, red), and movement. Some mosquito species, such as the Asian tiger mosquito, often fly short distances, but they may still be able to invade your property from surrounding areas in your neighborhood. Other species can fly several miles from their breeding sites.

So, with apologies to Ray Parker Jr., if there’s something buzzing in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Mosquito busters.

To Advertise, Call (804) 673-7373

ny Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, said at a press conference on May 3 that it is “very likely” that Zika virus would spread from mosquitoes to humans in the U.S. in the future.

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2016 u 11

Mosquito Busters FIGHT BITES AND DISEASE WITH THESE YARD AND GARDEN TIPS

By Lela Martin

T

his year we’re terrified of Zika. In the recent past we have been concerned about the spread of West Nile virus (WNV). Two hundred years ago people suffered from “fever and ague,” thought to be caused by eating watermelon, but now attributed to malaria. In other parts of the world, the dangers include malaria along with dengue and yellow fever.

For animals the perils include WNV, equine encephalitis, and dog heartworm. What do all of these diseases have in common? The mosquito.

There are over 3,000 species of mosquitos in the world. In Henrico County, 42 different species have been identified. The most common locally is the Asian tiger mosquito which can carry the WNV. Not all species have the same habits, nor are all species vectors (i.e., carriers and transmitters) of the same diseases.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito carries the Zika virus. As of late May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has had no reports of mosquito-borne Zika acquired in the United States. However, Dr. Antho-

All mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle.

Some species have naturally adapted to go through their entire life cycle in as little as four days or as long as one month. Depending on the species, mosquitoes lay eggs one at a time or attached together to form “rafts” on the surface of the water. Many Aedes lay their eggs on damp soil that will be flooded by water. Most eggs hatch into larvae within 48 hours; others might withstand subzero winters before hatching. The larva or “wiggler” typically lives in the water and comes to the surface to breathe.

Larvae molt (i.e., shed their skins) four times, growing larger after each molt. The pupal or “tumbler” stage is a resting, non-feeding stage of development, which typically lasts from 2-4 days. The newly emerged adult rests on the surface of the water for a short time to dry and allow its body parts to harden before it can fly. All mosquitoes feed on plant nectar. Male mosquitoes mate with females one to two days after the females emerge. Around this time female mosquitoes begin searching for an animal for a blood meal (i.e., protein). The blood is essential for egg production. Male mosquitoes do not bite.

Stimuli that influence biting in-

10 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2016

What can a mosquito buster do?

There are three ways to attack the mosquito problem: prevention, repellents and pesticides.

Even children can be mosquito busters. One aspect of prevention is to reduce your exposure to mosquitos, thereby avoiding bites.

Wear long, loose, and light-colored clothing including long-sleeve shirts and long pants. Stay in during early morning and evening when some mosquitos are active. Use mosquito netting over baby carriers. Repair rips and tears in window screens and use the air conditioning if your screens are in disrepair. Although bats and birds such as purple martins eat mosquitoes, they may not cause a noticeable reduction; however, it wouldn’t hurt to install nesting boxes around your property to attract these natural predators.

The other type of prevention involves removing habitats for mosquitos to live and breed. Since a mosquito can be born in as little as a teaspoon of water, the primary job of a mosquito buster is to remove (or at least reduce) the sources of standing water. Henrico County has a Standing Water Initiative and provides many services including free mosquito inspection to county residents.

Their Pick-a-Day to Fight-the-Bite campaign includes the suggestion to pick one day of each week (that’s convenient for you) from April 1 un-

til Oct. 31 to inspect your yard and dump sources of standing water.

It’s important to do this regularly every seven days to disrupt the mosquito’s life cycle. Standing water can be found in children’s toys, kiddie pools, pet dishes, birdbaths, grill covers, trashcan lids, flowerpot saucers, watering cans, wheelbarrows, and garden tools among other items.

Adult mosquito busters will need to help tie tarps tight, remove old tires, clean gutters, inspect A/C drainage systems, and maintain swimming pools. Adults may also need to fill in lawn depressions and keep 16-mesh screens over rain barrels.

If you have a pond or other water feature, those with steep slopes or vertical walls that quickly drop off into water deeper than 24 inches are not as appealing to mosquitoes.

Fountains or waterfalls increase water circulation and reduce stagnation. Dragonflies and backswimmer insects are natural enemies. Stock mosquito-eating fish such as native top-feeding minnows or goldfish in small garden ponds.

Studies at Michigan State University have shown that mosquitoes do not like wind, which may interfere with the mosquito’s ability to fly and to sense carbon dioxide. A ceiling fan installed on a porch or a fan placed on a deck or patio during a meal may help reduce the number of mosquitoes.

Chemical repellents are available commercially and should be applied according to the label directions.

Repellents containing DEET (Off!, Cutter, Sawyer, Ultrathon), picaridin (Cutter Advanced, Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus), or IR3535 (Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition, SkinSmart) provide longer lasting protection. EPA-registered repellents containing oil of lemon eucalyptus or paramenthane-diol products (Repel, Off! Botanicals) also provide good protection; however, they may not last as long as DEET products.

Apply repellent to exposed skin and clothing per product directions. Do not spray repellent on the skin under clothing, however. Heavy saturation

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

RI 1015 Log # 411

What is the life cycle of a mosquito?

clude a combination of carbon dioxide (i.e., what we release when exhaling), temperature (98.6-104 degrees Fahrenheit), moisture (70-80 percent humidity), smell (e.g., lactic acid from sweat), dark colors (e.g., black, navy blue, purple, red), and movement. Some mosquito species, such as the Asian tiger mosquito, often fly short distances, but they may still be able to invade your property from surrounding areas in your neighborhood. Other species can fly several miles from their breeding sites.

So, with apologies to Ray Parker Jr., if there’s something buzzing in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Mosquito busters.

To Advertise, Call (804) 673-7373

ny Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, said at a press conference on May 3 that it is “very likely” that Zika virus would spread from mosquitoes to humans in the U.S. in the future.

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2016 u 11

“Mosquito Busters” continued from page 10 is unnecessary. Avoid eyes, nose, lips, cuts and scratches, and other sensitive areas when applying repellents. Reapply repellent when it begins to wear off. Wash repellent-treated skin with soap and water or bathe after returning indoors.

Be aware that the active ingredients may cause allergic reactions. If an allergic reaction from a repellent is suspected, wash the area with soap and water and seek medical attention. You can also purchase permethrin-treated clothing which will retain repellent activity through multiple washes. Do not, however, apply repellents containing permethrin directly to the skin. In university studies, DEET added to a fan filter (combining a chemical repellent and wind) was a very effective repellent.

Plants whose odors are natural mosquito repellents include basil, lemongrass, rosemary, garlic, citronella (scented geranium), and catnip.

To be considered effective, plant essential oils may need to be released by crushing the leaves, rubbing the leaves on the skin, brushing against the plant, or burning them in a firepit or barbeque grill. Make sure through testing that your skin is not sensitive to any of the plants listed. Although not a proven technique, planting them in the garden makes them very accessible. Citronella candles and torches have been shown to provide relief from mosquito bites in the areas where the smoke wafts.

Pesticides include larvicides and also those that kill adult mosquitoes.

It is easier to manage the larvae, since they don’t bite and can’t fly away.

Larvicides kill larval mosquitoes in ponds or other standing water that cannot be removed. Products such as those containing Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti) (Summit Mosquito Dunks, Summit Mosquito Bits, Bonide Mosquito Beater WSP) are available to the public as dunks or granules. They typically do not harm birds or other organisms other than the those of the genus Diptera (e.g., flies and mosquitoes). Mosquito dunks resemble biscuits and can be broken into different sizes, depending on the size of the larval breeding habitat to be treated. Bti granules are also available in small quantities.

Pesticides that target the adult mosquito are available to the homeowner and also for commercial and/ or municipal application. Most of these include pyrethrins, which are

botanical insecticides derived from chrysanthemum flowers, or pyrethroids, which are synthetic chemical insecticides similar to the chemical structure of pyrethrins, but are modified to be more stable in sunlight. They work by altering nerve function, which causes paralysis in insect pests, eventually resulting in death. You must read label directions if you apply the insecticides yourself.

Some pest control companies offer a service of fogging the vegetation surrounding the home with long-lasting insecticides or installing residential misting systems that spray the desired area with an insecticide on a daily basis. Some preliminary studies have shown that these tactics can have some effect on the mosquito populations in the backyard setting.

Pyrethrum is the principal active ingredient used in these systems. The synthetic pyrethroids of permethrin, resmethrin, and d-phenothrin are also commonly used in mosquito control programs to kill adult mosquitoes.

What is the problem with using pesticides for adult mosquitos?

These new control tactics and devices are insecticides. They do not differentiate between mosquitoes and beneficial insects. Beneficial insects include predators (e.g., ladybugs), parasitoids (e.g., wasps that prey on pest insects), and pollinators (e.g., honeybees). There are several ways an insecticide can harm the environment: 1) Indiscriminatingly killing all insects creates a void in the ecosystem, which can be exploited by a secondary pest, 2) Most pest species can reproduce faster than beneficial insects, and 3) Continuous residential applications can create a “super” mosquito or other pest species, which is resistant to the insecticide. If spraying is required, always spray late in the evening to reduce the direct impact on pollinating insects.

There can also be concerns about the effects of these insecticides on pets and people. For example, dogs and cats that have permethrin on their skin may act strangely, flick their paws, or twitch. Cats exposed accidentally with high (45-65%) permethrin may experience seizures or die from the exposure. When people breathe in permethrin, they can have irritation in the nose and lungs, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and nausea. In general, children are

12 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2016

more sensitive to insecticides than are adults. Chemical applications should be made only as a last resort and only if the application is justified. The best solution is to practice an integrated pest management program that includes multiple tactics (cultural, mechanical, biological, physical) to control mosquito populations without losing the positive effects of beneficial insects.

NOTE: For more information about mosquito control and pollinators, come to the Bumblebee Jamboree at Maymont Park (Hampton Street entrance) on Saturday, June 18, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Celebrate National Pollinator Week with family-friendly activities including a live butterfly safari tent, puppet shows, crafts, and games.

See inside a bee hive, enjoy butterfly garden tours, view the VCU display of live insects, learn pollinator plant selections, enjoy food and beverage samples and much more! Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Free admission. For information, call (804) 751-4401 or go to https://offices.ext. vt.edu/chesterfield/programs/anr/ Pollinators/pollinators_index.html.

Note: Commercial products named in this article are for informational purposes only. Virginia Cooperative Extension does not endorse these products and does not intend discrimination against other products that also may be suitable.

• Mosquito Control around the Home and

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

in Communities” by Charles Apperson and Michael Waldvogel, Insect Note: ENT/rsc-6, NC Cooperative Extension: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/ notes/Urban/mosquito.htm “Mosquito Control Methods,” National Pesticide Information Center of Oregon State University and the EPA: http://npic. orst.edu/pest/mosquito/control.html “Permethrin: General Fact Sheet,” National Pesticide Information Center of Oregon State University and the EPA: http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/PermGen.html “Plants that Naturally Reduce Mosquitoes” by Kim Jackson, NC Cooperative Extension: https://franklin.ces.ncsu. edu/2011/06/plants-that-naturally-reduce-mosquitoes-2/ “Residential Mosquito Control and Beneficial Insects” by Mark Johnsen et al, Publication AG1165, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service: http://www.uaex. edu/publications/pdf/ag1165.pdf “Tips to Deter Mosquitoes from Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens?” by Andrew Sutherland, University of California Cooperative Extension for Tulare/ Kings Counties: http://ucanr.edu/datastoreFiles/268-585.pdf “Using Wind to Repel Mosquitoes” by Eric Chudler, University of Washington: https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/ deeta.html “West Nile Virus,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): http:// www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/ insect_repellent.htm “Zika Virus,” CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/ zika/

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Richmond Dance Center

Begi Thru A nner dvanc Levels ed

Classes that nurture children while teaching them the joy of dance. Classes designed to help kids from 3 years old & up meet with success in their endeavors in this area. Caring, experienced teachers with degrees in dance.

The Dream Home Show of 2016!

www.richmonddancecenter.com

Lela Martin is a Master Gardener with the Chesterfield County office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Pre-Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Pointe Lyrical • Modern • Yoga

8906 W. Broad St. | 747-0533 | Pam Turner, Director (Gold’s Gym Plaza just West of Parham)

Resources

June 4 - 19 • 11am - 6pm • Open Daily • Hallsley in Chesterfield

• “Insects: Mosquito Control Around

•

•

Homes” by Karen Vail, Kristy Gottfried, and Reid Gerhardt, Publication SP503-B, University of Tennessee Extension: https://extension.tennessee. edu/publications/Documents/SP503-B. pdf “Mosquito and West Nile Virus Information: The Standing Water Initiative”

by Henrico County, Virginia: http://henrico.us/works/engineering-environmental-services/west-nile-info/ “Mosquito Control,” United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol

RICHMOND HOMEARAMA 2016.

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Outdoor Leadership Institute

challenge * teamwork * adventure WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

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Visit blueskyfund.org to apply or nominate a high school student for this summer experience!

This year’s show features 9 over-the-top million dollar dream homes in Richmond’s award-winning community of Hallsley.

Each home showcases the latest decorating ideas & designs, hot trends and newest technology!

• 9 Fully Furnished Designer Homes • Live Entertainment & Special Events • $10 Tickets Online & Gate

• Benefits ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation

Hallsley • 3900 Brightwalton Road, Midlothian, VA 23112

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“Mosquito Busters” continued from page 10 is unnecessary. Avoid eyes, nose, lips, cuts and scratches, and other sensitive areas when applying repellents. Reapply repellent when it begins to wear off. Wash repellent-treated skin with soap and water or bathe after returning indoors.

Be aware that the active ingredients may cause allergic reactions. If an allergic reaction from a repellent is suspected, wash the area with soap and water and seek medical attention. You can also purchase permethrin-treated clothing which will retain repellent activity through multiple washes. Do not, however, apply repellents containing permethrin directly to the skin. In university studies, DEET added to a fan filter (combining a chemical repellent and wind) was a very effective repellent.

Plants whose odors are natural mosquito repellents include basil, lemongrass, rosemary, garlic, citronella (scented geranium), and catnip.

To be considered effective, plant essential oils may need to be released by crushing the leaves, rubbing the leaves on the skin, brushing against the plant, or burning them in a firepit or barbeque grill. Make sure through testing that your skin is not sensitive to any of the plants listed. Although not a proven technique, planting them in the garden makes them very accessible. Citronella candles and torches have been shown to provide relief from mosquito bites in the areas where the smoke wafts.

Pesticides include larvicides and also those that kill adult mosquitoes.

It is easier to manage the larvae, since they don’t bite and can’t fly away.

Larvicides kill larval mosquitoes in ponds or other standing water that cannot be removed. Products such as those containing Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti) (Summit Mosquito Dunks, Summit Mosquito Bits, Bonide Mosquito Beater WSP) are available to the public as dunks or granules. They typically do not harm birds or other organisms other than the those of the genus Diptera (e.g., flies and mosquitoes). Mosquito dunks resemble biscuits and can be broken into different sizes, depending on the size of the larval breeding habitat to be treated. Bti granules are also available in small quantities.

Pesticides that target the adult mosquito are available to the homeowner and also for commercial and/ or municipal application. Most of these include pyrethrins, which are

botanical insecticides derived from chrysanthemum flowers, or pyrethroids, which are synthetic chemical insecticides similar to the chemical structure of pyrethrins, but are modified to be more stable in sunlight. They work by altering nerve function, which causes paralysis in insect pests, eventually resulting in death. You must read label directions if you apply the insecticides yourself.

Some pest control companies offer a service of fogging the vegetation surrounding the home with long-lasting insecticides or installing residential misting systems that spray the desired area with an insecticide on a daily basis. Some preliminary studies have shown that these tactics can have some effect on the mosquito populations in the backyard setting.

Pyrethrum is the principal active ingredient used in these systems. The synthetic pyrethroids of permethrin, resmethrin, and d-phenothrin are also commonly used in mosquito control programs to kill adult mosquitoes.

What is the problem with using pesticides for adult mosquitos?

These new control tactics and devices are insecticides. They do not differentiate between mosquitoes and beneficial insects. Beneficial insects include predators (e.g., ladybugs), parasitoids (e.g., wasps that prey on pest insects), and pollinators (e.g., honeybees). There are several ways an insecticide can harm the environment: 1) Indiscriminatingly killing all insects creates a void in the ecosystem, which can be exploited by a secondary pest, 2) Most pest species can reproduce faster than beneficial insects, and 3) Continuous residential applications can create a “super” mosquito or other pest species, which is resistant to the insecticide. If spraying is required, always spray late in the evening to reduce the direct impact on pollinating insects.

There can also be concerns about the effects of these insecticides on pets and people. For example, dogs and cats that have permethrin on their skin may act strangely, flick their paws, or twitch. Cats exposed accidentally with high (45-65%) permethrin may experience seizures or die from the exposure. When people breathe in permethrin, they can have irritation in the nose and lungs, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and nausea. In general, children are

12 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2016

more sensitive to insecticides than are adults. Chemical applications should be made only as a last resort and only if the application is justified. The best solution is to practice an integrated pest management program that includes multiple tactics (cultural, mechanical, biological, physical) to control mosquito populations without losing the positive effects of beneficial insects.

NOTE: For more information about mosquito control and pollinators, come to the Bumblebee Jamboree at Maymont Park (Hampton Street entrance) on Saturday, June 18, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Celebrate National Pollinator Week with family-friendly activities including a live butterfly safari tent, puppet shows, crafts, and games.

See inside a bee hive, enjoy butterfly garden tours, view the VCU display of live insects, learn pollinator plant selections, enjoy food and beverage samples and much more! Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Free admission. For information, call (804) 751-4401 or go to https://offices.ext. vt.edu/chesterfield/programs/anr/ Pollinators/pollinators_index.html.

Note: Commercial products named in this article are for informational purposes only. Virginia Cooperative Extension does not endorse these products and does not intend discrimination against other products that also may be suitable.

• Mosquito Control around the Home and

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

in Communities” by Charles Apperson and Michael Waldvogel, Insect Note: ENT/rsc-6, NC Cooperative Extension: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/ notes/Urban/mosquito.htm “Mosquito Control Methods,” National Pesticide Information Center of Oregon State University and the EPA: http://npic. orst.edu/pest/mosquito/control.html “Permethrin: General Fact Sheet,” National Pesticide Information Center of Oregon State University and the EPA: http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/PermGen.html “Plants that Naturally Reduce Mosquitoes” by Kim Jackson, NC Cooperative Extension: https://franklin.ces.ncsu. edu/2011/06/plants-that-naturally-reduce-mosquitoes-2/ “Residential Mosquito Control and Beneficial Insects” by Mark Johnsen et al, Publication AG1165, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service: http://www.uaex. edu/publications/pdf/ag1165.pdf “Tips to Deter Mosquitoes from Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens?” by Andrew Sutherland, University of California Cooperative Extension for Tulare/ Kings Counties: http://ucanr.edu/datastoreFiles/268-585.pdf “Using Wind to Repel Mosquitoes” by Eric Chudler, University of Washington: https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/ deeta.html “West Nile Virus,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): http:// www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/ insect_repellent.htm “Zika Virus,” CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/ zika/

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Richmond Dance Center

Begi Thru A nner dvanc Levels ed

Classes that nurture children while teaching them the joy of dance. Classes designed to help kids from 3 years old & up meet with success in their endeavors in this area. Caring, experienced teachers with degrees in dance.

The Dream Home Show of 2016!

www.richmonddancecenter.com

Lela Martin is a Master Gardener with the Chesterfield County office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Pre-Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Pointe Lyrical • Modern • Yoga

8906 W. Broad St. | 747-0533 | Pam Turner, Director (Gold’s Gym Plaza just West of Parham)

Resources

June 4 - 19 • 11am - 6pm • Open Daily • Hallsley in Chesterfield

• “Insects: Mosquito Control Around

•

•

Homes” by Karen Vail, Kristy Gottfried, and Reid Gerhardt, Publication SP503-B, University of Tennessee Extension: https://extension.tennessee. edu/publications/Documents/SP503-B. pdf “Mosquito and West Nile Virus Information: The Standing Water Initiative”

by Henrico County, Virginia: http://henrico.us/works/engineering-environmental-services/west-nile-info/ “Mosquito Control,” United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol

RICHMOND HOMEARAMA 2016.

Blue Sky Fund's

Outdoor Leadership Institute

challenge * teamwork * adventure WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

Visit blueskyfund.org to apply or nominate a high school student for this summer experience!

This year’s show features 9 over-the-top million dollar dream homes in Richmond’s award-winning community of Hallsley.

Each home showcases the latest decorating ideas & designs, hot trends and newest technology!

• 9 Fully Furnished Designer Homes • Live Entertainment & Special Events • $10 Tickets Online & Gate

• Benefits ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation

Hallsley • 3900 Brightwalton Road, Midlothian, VA 23112

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Growing Up Online KEEPING FAMILY CELLPHONES SECURE

FIVE TIPS TO HELP YOUR TEEN FIND SUMMER JOBS

by Carolyn Jabs

By Carol J. Alexander

A

cellphone is an investment.

In addition to the device itself, every family cellphone includes crucial information—contacts and messages, passwords and personal data, photos and videos.

Unfortunately, cellphones are also very vulnerable. They can be lost, stolen, hacked, dropped and infected with viruses. In a recent Verizon survey, over half of the respondents admitted losing or destroying at least one cellphone. A quarter had lost 2 or more phones, and 43% had sent the phone through the laundry.

People in the Verizon survey were over 18, so it’s easy to imagine that the figures would be even higher for adolescents. Your family may not be able to avoid every mishap, but you can minimize some of the heartbreak by teaching good cellphone habits as soon as kids get their first phone.

member that this feature depends on location tracking. If you can find the phone—or the child—so can other people who know the number. Even if tracking isn’t enabled, you can still erase the data on a stolen phone, something that becomes more urgent if the phone is used for financial transactions. Sometimes this feature has to be enabled in advance. To find out how, search for “erase data” and the type of phone you want to protect.

Download apps from trusted sites.

It’s a cat and mouse game, and you don’t want to be the mouse. The only way to have the benefit of updates is to download them. Use the settings on the phone to be sure all family phones get updates automatically.

Install antivirus protection.

Be suspicious of unknown callers.

Some antivirus protection is built into cellphones but parents may want to add an extra layer of protection. Apps like Lookout, Avast or TrustGo can scan a child’s phone for malicious programs and help you remove them safely.

Use a password.

A strong password will protect what’s on a phone if it gets stolen lost or “borrowed” by a mischievous friend. Help your child think up something memorable that isn’t based on readily available information such as birthday, street address, initials, etc. If kids object to entering a password every time they want to text, set the delay feature so the password kicks in when the phone hasn’t been used for a certain number of minutes. As a bonus, a password gives everyone in the family just a second to think, “Do I really need to check my phone right now?”

PHOTO CREDIT (c): www.apartmentrentalnews.com

A phone is a data storage device, and data needs back-up. It doesn’t matter whether you store photos and contacts in the cloud or on your own computer. Just be that back-up happens automatically.

Apps are part of what makes cellphones useful and fun. Apps can also introduce viruses and security problems. Establish a family policy about downloads. Young children should get permission before every download. Everyone should use reputable sites like Google Play and the App Store because they evaluate apps for safety and reliability before they make them available.

Consider the find feature.

Stay up-to-date.

Have a back-up plan.

Most phones have a find-myphone option, and it can certainly be helpful if you need to locate a phone—or for that matter a child who’s carrying the phone. Just re-

Hackers are constantly trying to exploit vulnerabilities in cellphones.

Fortunately, reputable phone companies-and app makers try to plug security leaks as they discover them.

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Be leery about links.

Several years ago, a security firm found people were more likely to click on fraudulent links on their phones. Maybe that’s because the tiny screen makes it harder to recognize junk messages. Or maybe it’s because cellphone users get in the habit of clicking quickly on social media.

Teach kids how to recognize phone spam—unsolicited messages that promise goodies. And remind them that they should never enter personal information into a form that pops up on the phone—no matter how tempting the offer seems to be.

Teach your child how to put a phone into guest mode. Deploy this feature if someone asks to borrow the phone. Then the guest won’t have access to messages, photos and other personal information.

Young phone users should have a list of approved contacts. Consider blocking everyone else. Older teens should know about the one-ring scam in which international crooks make the phone ring just once. If your child calls back out of curiosity, you get charged hot-line fees. The best way to prevent such problems is to block international calls unless there is a reason to receive them.

In addition to these technical tips, there are also some common sense ways to protect the family cellphones. A brightly colored case and a distinctive ring tone make it easier to find a missing phone. An inexpensive screen protector may keep a screen from shattering if a phone gets dropped—or thrown. A family charging station means that you’ll know where all phones are at least once a day. And a bowl of rice is a time-honored way to dry out a wet cellphone. (Better yet, save those little bags of dessicant so you can toss a few into a sandwich bag with a damp phone.)

Finally, befriend the folks who sold you the phone. They know the ins and outs of security and other special features. Dropping in for the occasional tutorial is one of the best ways to assure that your family’s cellphones—and the people who use them—are as safe as they can be.

Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing the Growing Up Online column for 10 years. She is also the author of “Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart.”

Don’t give other people access.

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“

Don’t you think he should’ve taken off his shades, Mom?” asked my teen one evening about a young man who came into his place of employment looking for a job.

Even though this restaurant was not hiring, the manager had taken the time to speak with him. Still, the boy failed to remove his sunglasses during that interview.

I don’t think he intended to remain anonymous. I think his parents just failed to teach him job-hunting skills. With summer close at hand, let’s look at a few ways to help our teens find a summer job—despite the competition.

Build a Resume

The time to start preparing your child for his first summer job is years before he is ready. My oldest boy volunteered at the local library and a museum to gain experience before his 15th birthday. Also, my husband trained our boys on the care and use of power tools, as well as basic carpentry and woodworking skills.

When the time came for them to start looking, they had a skill set to put down on an application. In fact, when our second son arrived at his first job, the employer immediately upped his agreed-upon wage when he found out that he could use the needed tools without supervision.

Build a File

To fill out a job application a teen must know, or have on his person, his social security number. He must know how to spell the names of his parents, street address and state abbreviations. (You would be surprised to know how many kids are challenged in this area.) He also needs to accurately spell the names of his references and have their contact information available. Remind your child to secure permission from key adults in his life to use as a reference before he begins his job search.

Teacher, coach, or youth pastors are ideal candidates; but don’t forget the neighbor he’s been mowing grass for

since he was 12. That neighbor can more readily attest to your child’s work ethic than the other adults mentioned.

How often have you, as an adult, starting filling out a form on the wrong line? Practice filling out applications at home with your teen.

(You can find an assortment of sample forms online.) Don’t be tempted to fill out the application for your child. The employer will figure that out and pass him over for the job.

Build a Work Ethic

If your child struggles to get up each morning for school, don’t think that a summer job requiring him to be on site at 6 a.m. will teach him to get out of bed on time. It will only frustrate him, your household, and his employer. His age does not excuse poor work habits which will write his reputation for a long time to come. Small business owner Ralph Wakeman says that his best employees “work while they are working.

If they finish something and can’t find something to do, they dust.” He also said that a good employee will “show a desire to go beyond what is done. They have a desire to always be learning.” Only twice has Wakeman had to encourage a teen to seek other employment. Both times it was for lack of self-motivation.

Build a Persona

Let’s face it; some kids are just socially inept. When my third son applied for his current position, he told the manager he wanted to work at that restaurant to improve his people skills. He was hired because the manager saw a boy that was honest about his abilities. Wakeman said that he only hires teens that show an ability to interact with adults. He believes that “most kids don’t socialize with adults enough on a regular basis” to build this quality. If you think your child needs a little help in this area, try role playing with him. Pretend to be the employer and ask him challenging questions. Review body language and dress. Remind him to

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remove his sunglasses before he gets out of his car, turn off his cell phone, smile often, and look the interviewer in the eye when he speaks. Help him to prepare questions in advance so that when the interviewer asks if he has any, he doesn’t look clueless.

Build a Network

Of my four older children, only one ever went job hunting. The others found their jobs word-of-mouth.

If you have a teen looking for a job, tell everyone you know. Remind him to tell everyone he knows—especially adults. Don’t be shy about asking business owners if they have work for your child. Our oldest son had a baseball coach that was a building contractor. One evening after the game my husband approached him, told the man what skills our son had,

Anytime is

and asked if he had anything Drew could do for the summer. “Have him at my house at 5:30 Monday morning,” he said. “I’ll see what he can do.” Drew worked for him for eight years. Our daughter found her job in a café through friends. They knew of her baking abilities and approached the café owner as soon as a position became available. It pays to have someone that knows you on the inside.

An acquaintance recently blamed the economy for his son’s inability to find a job. There may be fewer jobs out there, but those prepared for the hunt will come out on top.

Freelance writer Carol J. Alexander has used these methods to help five of her six children find jobs for the summer.

Learning Time!

All summer long PBS KIDS® and the Community Idea Stations’ Ready To Learn® program encourages kids and families to explore and learn together with our PBS KIDS® SUMMER LEARNING PROJECT. Beginning in June follow us on Facebook at “RTLCentralVa” for weekly posts: • Educational activities and events • Easy, low-cost ideas to help build and maintain literacy and STEM skills • PBS KIDS® games and activities • PBS® program highlights For parent resources go to: ideastations.org/summerlearn

RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2016 u 15

Make It Work

Growing Up Online KEEPING FAMILY CELLPHONES SECURE

FIVE TIPS TO HELP YOUR TEEN FIND SUMMER JOBS

by Carolyn Jabs

By Carol J. Alexander

A

cellphone is an investment.

In addition to the device itself, every family cellphone includes crucial information—contacts and messages, passwords and personal data, photos and videos.

Unfortunately, cellphones are also very vulnerable. They can be lost, stolen, hacked, dropped and infected with viruses. In a recent Verizon survey, over half of the respondents admitted losing or destroying at least one cellphone. A quarter had lost 2 or more phones, and 43% had sent the phone through the laundry.

People in the Verizon survey were over 18, so it’s easy to imagine that the figures would be even higher for adolescents. Your family may not be able to avoid every mishap, but you can minimize some of the heartbreak by teaching good cellphone habits as soon as kids get their first phone.

member that this feature depends on location tracking. If you can find the phone—or the child—so can other people who know the number. Even if tracking isn’t enabled, you can still erase the data on a stolen phone, something that becomes more urgent if the phone is used for financial transactions. Sometimes this feature has to be enabled in advance. To find out how, search for “erase data” and the type of phone you want to protect.

Download apps from trusted sites.

It’s a cat and mouse game, and you don’t want to be the mouse. The only way to have the benefit of updates is to download them. Use the settings on the phone to be sure all family phones get updates automatically.

Install antivirus protection.

Be suspicious of unknown callers.

Some antivirus protection is built into cellphones but parents may want to add an extra layer of protection. Apps like Lookout, Avast or TrustGo can scan a child’s phone for malicious programs and help you remove them safely.

Use a password.

A strong password will protect what’s on a phone if it gets stolen lost or “borrowed” by a mischievous friend. Help your child think up something memorable that isn’t based on readily available information such as birthday, street address, initials, etc. If kids object to entering a password every time they want to text, set the delay feature so the password kicks in when the phone hasn’t been used for a certain number of minutes. As a bonus, a password gives everyone in the family just a second to think, “Do I really need to check my phone right now?”

PHOTO CREDIT (c): www.apartmentrentalnews.com

A phone is a data storage device, and data needs back-up. It doesn’t matter whether you store photos and contacts in the cloud or on your own computer. Just be that back-up happens automatically.

Apps are part of what makes cellphones useful and fun. Apps can also introduce viruses and security problems. Establish a family policy about downloads. Young children should get permission before every download. Everyone should use reputable sites like Google Play and the App Store because they evaluate apps for safety and reliability before they make them available.

Consider the find feature.

Stay up-to-date.

Have a back-up plan.

Most phones have a find-myphone option, and it can certainly be helpful if you need to locate a phone—or for that matter a child who’s carrying the phone. Just re-

Hackers are constantly trying to exploit vulnerabilities in cellphones.

Fortunately, reputable phone companies-and app makers try to plug security leaks as they discover them.

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Be leery about links.

Several years ago, a security firm found people were more likely to click on fraudulent links on their phones. Maybe that’s because the tiny screen makes it harder to recognize junk messages. Or maybe it’s because cellphone users get in the habit of clicking quickly on social media.

Teach kids how to recognize phone spam—unsolicited messages that promise goodies. And remind them that they should never enter personal information into a form that pops up on the phone—no matter how tempting the offer seems to be.

Teach your child how to put a phone into guest mode. Deploy this feature if someone asks to borrow the phone. Then the guest won’t have access to messages, photos and other personal information.

Young phone users should have a list of approved contacts. Consider blocking everyone else. Older teens should know about the one-ring scam in which international crooks make the phone ring just once. If your child calls back out of curiosity, you get charged hot-line fees. The best way to prevent such problems is to block international calls unless there is a reason to receive them.

In addition to these technical tips, there are also some common sense ways to protect the family cellphones. A brightly colored case and a distinctive ring tone make it easier to find a missing phone. An inexpensive screen protector may keep a screen from shattering if a phone gets dropped—or thrown. A family charging station means that you’ll know where all phones are at least once a day. And a bowl of rice is a time-honored way to dry out a wet cellphone. (Better yet, save those little bags of dessicant so you can toss a few into a sandwich bag with a damp phone.)

Finally, befriend the folks who sold you the phone. They know the ins and outs of security and other special features. Dropping in for the occasional tutorial is one of the best ways to assure that your family’s cellphones—and the people who use them—are as safe as they can be.

Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing the Growing Up Online column for 10 years. She is also the author of “Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart.”

Don’t give other people access.

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

“

Don’t you think he should’ve taken off his shades, Mom?” asked my teen one evening about a young man who came into his place of employment looking for a job.

Even though this restaurant was not hiring, the manager had taken the time to speak with him. Still, the boy failed to remove his sunglasses during that interview.

I don’t think he intended to remain anonymous. I think his parents just failed to teach him job-hunting skills. With summer close at hand, let’s look at a few ways to help our teens find a summer job—despite the competition.

Build a Resume

The time to start preparing your child for his first summer job is years before he is ready. My oldest boy volunteered at the local library and a museum to gain experience before his 15th birthday. Also, my husband trained our boys on the care and use of power tools, as well as basic carpentry and woodworking skills.

When the time came for them to start looking, they had a skill set to put down on an application. In fact, when our second son arrived at his first job, the employer immediately upped his agreed-upon wage when he found out that he could use the needed tools without supervision.

Build a File

To fill out a job application a teen must know, or have on his person, his social security number. He must know how to spell the names of his parents, street address and state abbreviations. (You would be surprised to know how many kids are challenged in this area.) He also needs to accurately spell the names of his references and have their contact information available. Remind your child to secure permission from key adults in his life to use as a reference before he begins his job search.

Teacher, coach, or youth pastors are ideal candidates; but don’t forget the neighbor he’s been mowing grass for

since he was 12. That neighbor can more readily attest to your child’s work ethic than the other adults mentioned.

How often have you, as an adult, starting filling out a form on the wrong line? Practice filling out applications at home with your teen.

(You can find an assortment of sample forms online.) Don’t be tempted to fill out the application for your child. The employer will figure that out and pass him over for the job.

Build a Work Ethic

If your child struggles to get up each morning for school, don’t think that a summer job requiring him to be on site at 6 a.m. will teach him to get out of bed on time. It will only frustrate him, your household, and his employer. His age does not excuse poor work habits which will write his reputation for a long time to come. Small business owner Ralph Wakeman says that his best employees “work while they are working.

If they finish something and can’t find something to do, they dust.” He also said that a good employee will “show a desire to go beyond what is done. They have a desire to always be learning.” Only twice has Wakeman had to encourage a teen to seek other employment. Both times it was for lack of self-motivation.

Build a Persona

Let’s face it; some kids are just socially inept. When my third son applied for his current position, he told the manager he wanted to work at that restaurant to improve his people skills. He was hired because the manager saw a boy that was honest about his abilities. Wakeman said that he only hires teens that show an ability to interact with adults. He believes that “most kids don’t socialize with adults enough on a regular basis” to build this quality. If you think your child needs a little help in this area, try role playing with him. Pretend to be the employer and ask him challenging questions. Review body language and dress. Remind him to

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

remove his sunglasses before he gets out of his car, turn off his cell phone, smile often, and look the interviewer in the eye when he speaks. Help him to prepare questions in advance so that when the interviewer asks if he has any, he doesn’t look clueless.

Build a Network

Of my four older children, only one ever went job hunting. The others found their jobs word-of-mouth.

If you have a teen looking for a job, tell everyone you know. Remind him to tell everyone he knows—especially adults. Don’t be shy about asking business owners if they have work for your child. Our oldest son had a baseball coach that was a building contractor. One evening after the game my husband approached him, told the man what skills our son had,

Anytime is

and asked if he had anything Drew could do for the summer. “Have him at my house at 5:30 Monday morning,” he said. “I’ll see what he can do.” Drew worked for him for eight years. Our daughter found her job in a café through friends. They knew of her baking abilities and approached the café owner as soon as a position became available. It pays to have someone that knows you on the inside.

An acquaintance recently blamed the economy for his son’s inability to find a job. There may be fewer jobs out there, but those prepared for the hunt will come out on top.

Freelance writer Carol J. Alexander has used these methods to help five of her six children find jobs for the summer.

Learning Time!

All summer long PBS KIDS® and the Community Idea Stations’ Ready To Learn® program encourages kids and families to explore and learn together with our PBS KIDS® SUMMER LEARNING PROJECT. Beginning in June follow us on Facebook at “RTLCentralVa” for weekly posts: • Educational activities and events • Easy, low-cost ideas to help build and maintain literacy and STEM skills • PBS KIDS® games and activities • PBS® program highlights For parent resources go to: ideastations.org/summerlearn

RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2016 u 15

June

2016

CONTINUING Rick-Rack

RICK’S CUSTOM FRAME + GALLERY

Rick-Rack is an annual exhibition of custom framed artwork by the staff members of Rick’s Custom Frame + Gallery. The 2016 Annual Show includes work by Lindsay Clements, Laura Garrett, Eric Johnston, Amber Jones, Matthew P. Shelton, and Kimberly Tetlow. The exhibition runs June 13 - September 10, 2016 with an opening reception on Friday, June 17 from 6 to 8 pm.

5702 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226. ricksframe.com (804) 288-0001

Art Exhibits for June 2016 RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY

The following exhibits will be on display for a two-month exhibit from Friday, June 3 – Tuesday, August 2. Exhibits include: “Rust” (still-life images of abandoned architecture/automobiles of rural Virginia by Richmond artist: Tim Tully), 2015 Virginia Vistas Photo Contest winners, “Alchemical Creations” (mixed media paintings by Richmond artist: Dana Frostick), “Hillians Create” (new works by various artists). 6:30-9:00pm.

101 E. Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7223

2016 Exploratory Theatre Camp, Ages 8-15 SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE

Full tuition is $240.00. Non-refundable deposit of $25.00 with your application. The balance of $215.00 is due TWO WEEKS before the first day of camp. Tuition for a second or third sibling is $220.00. DATES: June 20-24, or July 18-22.

TIMES: 10:00am-5:00pm. Call or visit online to submit an application today! swiftcreekmill.com/camp (804) 748-5203

GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER

Twelfth Night by William Shake- 2016 Performance Camp, Ages 10- Homeschooling...or considering it? Get the information and inspiration you need at HEAV’s speare 15 QUILL THEATRE, AGECROFT HALL

SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE

June 2–26, 2016 (Opening Night: June 4) Directed by Steve Perigard. In this captivating comedy, love is an overwhelming force of nature that sweeps us away in a flood of longing. Shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria, Viola grieves for her lost twin brother, and disguises herself as a boy to serve the Count Orsino, with whom she falls hopelessly in love. The passionate Countess Olivia also falls in love—with what she thinks is Orsino’s handsome young page. With some of Shakespeare’s most beloved comic characters, including the imperious Malvolio, idiotic Andrew Aguecheek and drunken Sir Toby Belch, life in Illyria is a sublime whirligig of hopes and blunders, disguises and ruses, songs and silliness.

Agecroft Hall – 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA 23221. quilltheatre.org

A two week masters class in acting, singing & dancing. Presenting a show starring and produced by the campers! DATES: August 1 – 12 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FEES: Full tuition is $450.00. Please remit a nonrefundable deposit of $50.00 with your application. The balance of $400.00 is due TWO WEEKS before the first day of camp. Sibling discount is not available for Performance Camp. swiftcreekmill.com/camp (804) 748-5203

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

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COLLECTION OF GENTLY-USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT

June 1-30, 2016 The public is encouraged to donate sports equipment that they no longer use and that is still in good condition. This community initiative is designed to increase recreation options and active living at home and outside the home for area kids who do not have access to usable sports equipment. The 2016 donations will benefit deserving children in our area through the partnerships and programs of RVA U-Turn Sports and the Henrico Police Athletic League.

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Virginia Homeschool Convention, Home Education: Be Transformed at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This year’s convention features keynote speakers such as former NFL player Shaun Alexander, producer and director Alex Kendrick, and HSLDA president Michael Farris.

Also included are 150+ workshops by Kirk Martin, Heidi St. John, Kathy Kuhl, and many others!

The Exhibit Hall includes more than 350 booths, plus a robotics expo, hands-on science demos, presentations by Wild Earth Encounters, and more. Teens can participate in Camp Infinity Robotics. Returning this year are the college fair, music competition, HUGE used curriculum sale, and chess championships. Qualified parents of preschoolers attend FREE! Three “How-to-Begin Homeschooling” sessions on Thursday are FREE for anyone. Free shuttle bus all three days! June 9: 12:00pm-8:00pm, June 10: 8:30am-8:00pm, June 11: 7:30am-6:30pm. heav.org (804) 278-9200.

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Henricus Discovery Days Program Series: Animals of the Farm and Forest (ages 3 – 10)

to get your Travel Vaccinations.  Typhoid & Meningitis  Polio, Rabies, & Yellow Fever  Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B  Japanese Encephalitis

HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK

Henricus Homeschool Day HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK

Experience a home school education program designed to help meet curriculum goals in a fun, interactive environment at a living history museum. Students will encounter Virginia Indian historical interpreters and learn about everyday life for men, women and children working and living within their Powhatan community on the James River 400 years ago. Older children will participate in activities regarding Virginia Indian trade, government, and education. 10:00am-2:00pm.

251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA 23836 henricus.org (804) 318-8797

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 2016 HEAV Virginia Homeschool Convention

Bring the whole clan out for a day featuring the important animals in the life of both the Virginia Indians and the English Colonists in the 1600s.

Stationed activities will include learning about the animals of the Eastern Woodland forests and rivers and feeding and caring for the farm animals of the English Colonists. Indoor activities will include make & take crafts. Activities are ongoing and self-paced. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required by June 7. 10:00am-1:00pm. 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA 23836. henricus.org (804) 318-8797

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 The Bumblebee Jamboree MAYMONT

Free family-friendly event. With an emphasis on activities for kids to learn about pollinators, there will be storytelling, pollinator-produced snacks, a puppet show, and children’s crafts

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June

2016

CONTINUING Rick-Rack

RICK’S CUSTOM FRAME + GALLERY

Rick-Rack is an annual exhibition of custom framed artwork by the staff members of Rick’s Custom Frame + Gallery. The 2016 Annual Show includes work by Lindsay Clements, Laura Garrett, Eric Johnston, Amber Jones, Matthew P. Shelton, and Kimberly Tetlow. The exhibition runs June 13 - September 10, 2016 with an opening reception on Friday, June 17 from 6 to 8 pm.

5702 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226. ricksframe.com (804) 288-0001

Art Exhibits for June 2016 RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY

The following exhibits will be on display for a two-month exhibit from Friday, June 3 – Tuesday, August 2. Exhibits include: “Rust” (still-life images of abandoned architecture/automobiles of rural Virginia by Richmond artist: Tim Tully), 2015 Virginia Vistas Photo Contest winners, “Alchemical Creations” (mixed media paintings by Richmond artist: Dana Frostick), “Hillians Create” (new works by various artists). 6:30-9:00pm.

101 E. Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7223

2016 Exploratory Theatre Camp, Ages 8-15 SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE

Full tuition is $240.00. Non-refundable deposit of $25.00 with your application. The balance of $215.00 is due TWO WEEKS before the first day of camp. Tuition for a second or third sibling is $220.00. DATES: June 20-24, or July 18-22.

TIMES: 10:00am-5:00pm. Call or visit online to submit an application today! swiftcreekmill.com/camp (804) 748-5203

GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER

Twelfth Night by William Shake- 2016 Performance Camp, Ages 10- Homeschooling...or considering it? Get the information and inspiration you need at HEAV’s speare 15 QUILL THEATRE, AGECROFT HALL

SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE

June 2–26, 2016 (Opening Night: June 4) Directed by Steve Perigard. In this captivating comedy, love is an overwhelming force of nature that sweeps us away in a flood of longing. Shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria, Viola grieves for her lost twin brother, and disguises herself as a boy to serve the Count Orsino, with whom she falls hopelessly in love. The passionate Countess Olivia also falls in love—with what she thinks is Orsino’s handsome young page. With some of Shakespeare’s most beloved comic characters, including the imperious Malvolio, idiotic Andrew Aguecheek and drunken Sir Toby Belch, life in Illyria is a sublime whirligig of hopes and blunders, disguises and ruses, songs and silliness.

Agecroft Hall – 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA 23221. quilltheatre.org

A two week masters class in acting, singing & dancing. Presenting a show starring and produced by the campers! DATES: August 1 – 12 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FEES: Full tuition is $450.00. Please remit a nonrefundable deposit of $50.00 with your application. The balance of $400.00 is due TWO WEEKS before the first day of camp. Sibling discount is not available for Performance Camp. swiftcreekmill.com/camp (804) 748-5203

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

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COLLECTION OF GENTLY-USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT

June 1-30, 2016 The public is encouraged to donate sports equipment that they no longer use and that is still in good condition. This community initiative is designed to increase recreation options and active living at home and outside the home for area kids who do not have access to usable sports equipment. The 2016 donations will benefit deserving children in our area through the partnerships and programs of RVA U-Turn Sports and the Henrico Police Athletic League.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

Ortho On-Call - Phone: (804) 440-HURT(4878) • Midlothian Location - 15564 Westchester Commons Way, Midlothian, VA 23113 • Westbury Location - 8901 D, Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23225 • Chester Location - 12200 Branders Creek Drive, Chester, VA 23831 Advanced Orthopaedics - Phone: (804) 2701305; Toll Free: (800) 966-1718 • West End Location - 7858 Shrader Road, Richmond, VA 23294 • Southside Location - 13801 St. Francis Blvd, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23114

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Virginia Homeschool Convention, Home Education: Be Transformed at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This year’s convention features keynote speakers such as former NFL player Shaun Alexander, producer and director Alex Kendrick, and HSLDA president Michael Farris.

Also included are 150+ workshops by Kirk Martin, Heidi St. John, Kathy Kuhl, and many others!

The Exhibit Hall includes more than 350 booths, plus a robotics expo, hands-on science demos, presentations by Wild Earth Encounters, and more. Teens can participate in Camp Infinity Robotics. Returning this year are the college fair, music competition, HUGE used curriculum sale, and chess championships. Qualified parents of preschoolers attend FREE! Three “How-to-Begin Homeschooling” sessions on Thursday are FREE for anyone. Free shuttle bus all three days! June 9: 12:00pm-8:00pm, June 10: 8:30am-8:00pm, June 11: 7:30am-6:30pm. heav.org (804) 278-9200.

Richmond's Original Parent’s Calendar and Website

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Henricus Discovery Days Program Series: Animals of the Farm and Forest (ages 3 – 10)

to get your Travel Vaccinations.  Typhoid & Meningitis  Polio, Rabies, & Yellow Fever  Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B  Japanese Encephalitis

HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK

Henricus Homeschool Day HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK

Experience a home school education program designed to help meet curriculum goals in a fun, interactive environment at a living history museum. Students will encounter Virginia Indian historical interpreters and learn about everyday life for men, women and children working and living within their Powhatan community on the James River 400 years ago. Older children will participate in activities regarding Virginia Indian trade, government, and education. 10:00am-2:00pm.

251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA 23836 henricus.org (804) 318-8797

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 2016 HEAV Virginia Homeschool Convention

Bring the whole clan out for a day featuring the important animals in the life of both the Virginia Indians and the English Colonists in the 1600s.

Stationed activities will include learning about the animals of the Eastern Woodland forests and rivers and feeding and caring for the farm animals of the English Colonists. Indoor activities will include make & take crafts. Activities are ongoing and self-paced. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required by June 7. 10:00am-1:00pm. 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA 23836. henricus.org (804) 318-8797

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 The Bumblebee Jamboree MAYMONT

Free family-friendly event. With an emphasis on activities for kids to learn about pollinators, there will be storytelling, pollinator-produced snacks, a puppet show, and children’s crafts

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MEDICARE PART D Every month, an average of 75,000 readers enjoy Richmond Parents Monthly which is distributed in over 425 locations throughout the metro area. These locations include all CVS stores, McDonald’s, Kroger supermarkets, medical centers, retail outlets, museums, and bookstores as well as many public libraries.

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Rx copays as low as $0 on select Part D plans.

MEDICARE PART B Diabetes testing supplies available at every pharmacy!

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Let’s Go

June 2016 SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Lights Up! Youth Open House

guenot Road, Richmond, VA. Tickets: $10:00 in advance/$12.00 at the door available from www. richmondfolkmusic.com or email: rvafolk@ gmail.com.

DOMINION ARTS CENTER

Join us for a day of more than 30 workshops, lecture-demonstrations and performances in the performing and visual arts. Previous years’ events have included classes in music, dance, visual arts and acting. Whether you’ve been taking classes for years or have never stepped foot in a studio, there’s something for everyone ages 3 – 18! Come be a part of the arts with Richmond CenterStage Foundation at Dominion Arts Center! Price: Free. 10:00am. 600 E Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219.

among other activities. Children will be able to see inside a bee hive and visit a butterfly tent.

Adults will enjoy pollinator plant suggestions and learn about pollinator-friendly mosquito control. The event is sponsored by the Chesterfield County office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension. 10:30am–2:30pm at Maymont near the Hampton Street entrance. http://offices.ext.vt.edu/chesterfield/programs/ anr/Pollinators/pollinators_index.html (804) 751-4401

Envision

VCU DEPOT BUILDING

The Richmond Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Anthony Blake Clark, now in its 7th season, presents “Envision” on Saturday, June 18 at 7:30pm. Advance General Admission tickets are $15 (plus convenience fee) and Advance General Senior (55+) and Student Admission tickets are $10 (plus convenience fee). At-thedoor prices are $5.00 more. Wheelchair accessible. Kid-friendly (Ages 5+). monumentcitymusic.org (804) 537-0094

MONDAY, JUNE 20 Camp Pocahontas I (ages 6 – 10) HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK

Campers will explore the environment and life of Pocahontas and the culture of the Powhatan people through demonstrations, activities and arts and crafts. In our re-created Powhatan settlement of Arrohateck, hands-on activities at camp will include cooking, farming, hunting, house and canoe building, fish net weaving and making of pottery, arrows and tools. Make-and-take crafts included. Registration required by June 15.

9:00am-4:00pm. Through June 24th. 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA 23836. henricus.org (804) 318-8797

HAVE AN EVENT TO SHARE? SUBMIT A CALENDAR ENTRY WITH US! Entries are subject to change; call to confirm

Live Music/Concert/Category: Folk (Traditional Blues)

dates and times. Entries for the July calendar

Andrew Alli and Josh Small - Traditional Blues.

8:00pm – Doors Open 7:15pm. 9400 West Hu-

calendar@richmondpublishing.com.

CONGREGATION OR AMI

are due June 9; send items to:

Richmond Symphony Orchestra League celebrates an architectural treasure as The 2016 RSOL Designer House

Richmond's Original Parent’s Calendar and Website

Just A Click Away RichmondParents.com

BIENNIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT SUPPORTING THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY FEATURES DAILY HOUSE TOURS,A GALA PREVIEW PARTY AND NUMEROUS SPECIAL EVENTS

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The Richmond Symphony Orchestra League (RSOL) is pleased to announce “Pineapple Acre”, one of Richmond’s finest homes, has been selected as our 2016 RSOL Designer House. Designed by noted architect Courtenay Sommerville Welton in 1929, this classic Georgian revival home is one of the crown jewels of Ginter Park. Located at 3223 Hawthorne Avenue on just over an acre of exquisitely landscaped grounds, the property features a terrace, swimming pool, fountain and garden paths.

The house was the boyhood home of former Third District Congressman David Satterfield, III, whose father David Satterfield, Jr., was Richmond’s Commonwealth Attorney when the house was built in 1929.

The current owners, The Honorable Viola and Dr. Archer Baskerville, expanded the formal gardens in their thirty years of stewardship, and were honored with first-place recognition in the 1990 “Keep Virginia Beautiful” competition for residential properties.

As the RSOL’s 17th Designer House since 1984, “Pineapple Acre” will provide more than 20 design spaces for interior and landscape designers, who are chosen in a select competition. Following a “Bare Bones” party kick-off on August 4, 2016, the winning designers take over and the transformation begins! This highly anticipated biennial fundraiser benefitting the Richmond Symphony officially opens to the public with a Gala Preview Party on September 9, 2016 with a theme of “Richmond’s Roaring Twenties”. The house is then open for daily tours and other special events from September 12-October 10.

The Richmond Symphony Orchestra League thanks Kroger, the Designer House Title Sponsor, for its continued support.

For TICKET PURCHASE and information on dates/times/events/ sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website at www.rsol.org.

Tickets for the always popular Gala Event and other Special Events are limited, and will be available for purchase on the website. Follow all Designer House activities and news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with continuous updates at www.rsol.org.

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Luther Memorial

Summer Quest Every month, an average of 75,000 readers enjoy Richmond Parents Monthly which is distributed in over 425 locations throughout the metro area. These locations include all CVS stores, McDonald’s, Kroger supermarkets, medical centers, retail outlets, museums, and bookstores as well as many public libraries.

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

Young Adventurer's Camp for 3 year olds through rising second graders

Build your own Camp Experience with Summer Learning Quest and Summer Adventure Quest for 3rd through 8th graders.

Opt in for a week or explore with us for 7 weeks!

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

Call 804-321-6420 or visit lmsrva.org

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Let’s Go

June 2016 SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Lights Up! Youth Open House

guenot Road, Richmond, VA. Tickets: $10:00 in advance/$12.00 at the door available from www. richmondfolkmusic.com or email: rvafolk@ gmail.com.

DOMINION ARTS CENTER

Join us for a day of more than 30 workshops, lecture-demonstrations and performances in the performing and visual arts. Previous years’ events have included classes in music, dance, visual arts and acting. Whether you’ve been taking classes for years or have never stepped foot in a studio, there’s something for everyone ages 3 – 18! Come be a part of the arts with Richmond CenterStage Foundation at Dominion Arts Center! Price: Free. 10:00am. 600 E Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219.

among other activities. Children will be able to see inside a bee hive and visit a butterfly tent.

Adults will enjoy pollinator plant suggestions and learn about pollinator-friendly mosquito control. The event is sponsored by the Chesterfield County office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension. 10:30am–2:30pm at Maymont near the Hampton Street entrance. http://offices.ext.vt.edu/chesterfield/programs/ anr/Pollinators/pollinators_index.html (804) 751-4401

Envision

VCU DEPOT BUILDING

The Richmond Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Anthony Blake Clark, now in its 7th season, presents “Envision” on Saturday, June 18 at 7:30pm. Advance General Admission tickets are $15 (plus convenience fee) and Advance General Senior (55+) and Student Admission tickets are $10 (plus convenience fee). At-thedoor prices are $5.00 more. Wheelchair accessible. Kid-friendly (Ages 5+). monumentcitymusic.org (804) 537-0094

MONDAY, JUNE 20 Camp Pocahontas I (ages 6 – 10) HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK

Campers will explore the environment and life of Pocahontas and the culture of the Powhatan people through demonstrations, activities and arts and crafts. In our re-created Powhatan settlement of Arrohateck, hands-on activities at camp will include cooking, farming, hunting, house and canoe building, fish net weaving and making of pottery, arrows and tools. Make-and-take crafts included. Registration required by June 15.

9:00am-4:00pm. Through June 24th. 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA 23836. henricus.org (804) 318-8797

HAVE AN EVENT TO SHARE? SUBMIT A CALENDAR ENTRY WITH US! Entries are subject to change; call to confirm

Live Music/Concert/Category: Folk (Traditional Blues)

dates and times. Entries for the July calendar

Andrew Alli and Josh Small - Traditional Blues.

8:00pm – Doors Open 7:15pm. 9400 West Hu-

calendar@richmondpublishing.com.

CONGREGATION OR AMI

are due June 9; send items to:

Richmond Symphony Orchestra League celebrates an architectural treasure as The 2016 RSOL Designer House

Richmond's Original Parent’s Calendar and Website

Just A Click Away RichmondParents.com

BIENNIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT SUPPORTING THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY FEATURES DAILY HOUSE TOURS,A GALA PREVIEW PARTY AND NUMEROUS SPECIAL EVENTS

.

The Richmond Symphony Orchestra League (RSOL) is pleased to announce “Pineapple Acre”, one of Richmond’s finest homes, has been selected as our 2016 RSOL Designer House. Designed by noted architect Courtenay Sommerville Welton in 1929, this classic Georgian revival home is one of the crown jewels of Ginter Park. Located at 3223 Hawthorne Avenue on just over an acre of exquisitely landscaped grounds, the property features a terrace, swimming pool, fountain and garden paths.

The house was the boyhood home of former Third District Congressman David Satterfield, III, whose father David Satterfield, Jr., was Richmond’s Commonwealth Attorney when the house was built in 1929.

The current owners, The Honorable Viola and Dr. Archer Baskerville, expanded the formal gardens in their thirty years of stewardship, and were honored with first-place recognition in the 1990 “Keep Virginia Beautiful” competition for residential properties.

As the RSOL’s 17th Designer House since 1984, “Pineapple Acre” will provide more than 20 design spaces for interior and landscape designers, who are chosen in a select competition. Following a “Bare Bones” party kick-off on August 4, 2016, the winning designers take over and the transformation begins! This highly anticipated biennial fundraiser benefitting the Richmond Symphony officially opens to the public with a Gala Preview Party on September 9, 2016 with a theme of “Richmond’s Roaring Twenties”. The house is then open for daily tours and other special events from September 12-October 10.

The Richmond Symphony Orchestra League thanks Kroger, the Designer House Title Sponsor, for its continued support.

For TICKET PURCHASE and information on dates/times/events/ sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website at www.rsol.org.

Tickets for the always popular Gala Event and other Special Events are limited, and will be available for purchase on the website. Follow all Designer House activities and news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with continuous updates at www.rsol.org.

18 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2016

Luther Memorial

Summer Quest Every month, an average of 75,000 readers enjoy Richmond Parents Monthly which is distributed in over 425 locations throughout the metro area. These locations include all CVS stores, McDonald’s, Kroger supermarkets, medical centers, retail outlets, museums, and bookstores as well as many public libraries.

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

Young Adventurer's Camp for 3 year olds through rising second graders

Build your own Camp Experience with Summer Learning Quest and Summer Adventure Quest for 3rd through 8th graders.

Opt in for a week or explore with us for 7 weeks!

WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM

Call 804-321-6420 or visit lmsrva.org

RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2016 u 19

Call (804) 897-0008 to Register Today!

Seating is limited so registration is required.

We offer West End and South Side seminar locations, call for details.

Visit our website at www.DrKranskiWorkshop.com Speaker: Dr. Klinton J. Kranski, DC, ACN