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by Lori Braley, AppleTree Learning Centers

How to Find the Perfect

Childcare for Your Family Choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. We all worry that we won’t make the right choice or that the caregiver might not give our child the best care. Parents may also worry that the child will develop a closer bond with their caregiver than the one they have with them. These worries stem from the desire to protect our children, but researching the childcare options can help put such worries to rest.

When it comes to finding reliable childcare, the earlier you can start looking, the better. Childcare spaces are often in short supply, particularly for infants.

You want to be able to take your pick and starting early will help.

Know your family’s needs.

There are many types of childcare options available including childcare centers, in-home daycares, nannies, and preschool programs. Look into different programs and ask questions. As you begin to look, arm yourself with the facts. Find out what caregiver/child ratios are appropriate for children of various ages, what training the care providers have received, and what type of ongoing training is required. Also, keep health and safety in mind when you’re evaluating a childcare center or home daycare.

Then, turn on your computer, get on the phone, talk to friends and family, and check social media. Find out what is out there and what places people like and trust.

Call the places you are interested in and listen to what they have to say.

Now, go check them out in person. Some centers may ask you to make an appointment to tour. Others may invite you to stop by any time. If you are asked to come

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in after hours, see if you can drop by when children are present, as well.

When you walk in, have your questions ready but also trust your senses. Do you see caregivers with children playing on the floor? Are the children being held and talked with? Are their ratios being met? Can you see art and children’s projects on the walls? Are the toys accessible to the children?

Does it look safe? Can you see any cracked or broken toys or other safety hazards, indoors or on the playground?

What can you smell?

Does it smell clean? Is there a lot of background noise? Is the music playing appropriate for children? How about the caregivers’ voices? Are they calm and reassuring?

Ask about the staff’s background and find out how long they have been working with children. Ask for a copy of their handbook and see if the facility’s policies align with your family’s values. The more questions you ask now, the less likely you are to be surprised later on.

Finally, trust yourself. If you feel something isn’t right, you’re probably right. The daycare might be highly recommended but still not be the right fit for your family.

Change is difficult and, although infants and children are resilient, ideally, you want the provider you choose to be a long term arrangement.

That said, don’t be afraid of change either. If the care your child is receiving isn’t what you need it to be, start your search again. You are your child’s most consistent and essential source of love and support and, with your care and guidance, your child can make the transition to a new caregiver. n

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After 3 hours, I finally found my way out of the restroom at work and returned to my desk. I had been vomiting for almost two months so relentlessly that I had lost 25 pounds and was so fatigued I could barely function. It was my first pregnancy and I just thought it was normal, but I ended up in the hospital. I am now in the beginning of my second pregnancy and understand that extreme vomiting and nausea is not normal and that it is not just morning sickness.

What I was experiencing was hyperemesis gravidarum When I look back at my first pregnancy, I don’t know how (HG). It maybe difficult to tell at first if you have HG or I survived being physically sick every single day for 7 just terrible morning sickness, but there are a 1/2 months. Dehydration made it hard to focus, few things to look for. Rapid weight loss shower, or even walk up the stairs. I hardly (1 – 2 pounds or more per week) due survived work and there were several to nausea and vomiting is a major conversations with my husband about The guilt of not being able warning sign. leaving my job because I was so to care for my family was sick. Sitting up, walking, riding in a sometimes overwhelming As pregnancy continues, it will becar, showering, smelling anything, and many moms with HG come more evident if you have HG being hungry, being full, and my are resentful that they cannot if your sickness persists well past own saliva are just a few of the trigenjoy pregnancy like so many the first 12 weeks or until the time gers that could make me sick. other women. of delivery. The important thing to remember is that if you have HG or terThe guilt of not being able to care for my rible morning sickness, delaying treatment family was sometimes overwhelming and of dehydration, ketone production, malnutrition, and many moms with HG are resentful that they cannot rapid weight loss can be of great risk to you and baby. enjoy pregnancy like so many other women.

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While there are significant differences between HG and morning sickness, I suspect that many of our battles during pregnancy have similarities at work and home.

Here are some tips, based on my experience, that may help other moms-to-be:

• S tock up on snacks. Eating small, frequent meals may help alleviate big waves of nausea

Work & Home:

• L ean towards cold (sandwich, shake) and fresh (fruit) foods

not at 12 weeks yet (Those first 12 weeks can be the time we can’t hide the sickness and need the most support)

• Sleep a little later, if you can, and allow a little extra

• A void garlic, onions, and acidic or greasy foods, especially before bedtime

• D on’t cook in the house to avoid odor triggers (Grill or crockpot in the garage)

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• Eat bland foods

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• Avoid hunger and overeating – both can cause nausea • Lie down after eating to help keep foods down

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• Buy disposable plates and utensils to cut down on housework and odor triggers

• Be supportive and non-judgmental

• Ask for help!

• Surround yourself with a supportive medical team that understands HG

• Ask your doctor about chewable vitamins and medications that can help with vomiting

• Find a support system (helpher.org, Facebook groups, etc)

• Avoid long showers and car rides

Food & Drink: • Sip water, don’t gulp

Advice for Friends & Family: • R emember that the only cure for HG is to deliver the baby • Help mom-to-be (She may not ask for what she needs) • G ive dad a break from being the caretaker. This is an exhausting and difficult time for him, too n

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by Maria Nolte, MD, Center for Family Medicine

Coping with Morning Sickness and HG

Nearly 75% of pregnant women are affected by nausea and vomiting. Though it is commonly called morning sickness, about 80% of women have symptoms that last all day. Women usually begin to have symptoms around 4-6 weeks gestation and symptoms peak around 9 weeks gestation.

In most cases, morning sickness is mild and resolves by the end of the first trimester, at about 13 weeks. However, a small percentage of women experience nausea and vomiting into the second trimester. The exact cause of morning sickness is unknown, but it is likely related to the levels of the pregnancy hormone hCG. In pregnancies with uncomplicated nausea and vomiting, there is a decreased risk of miscarriage, as well as lower rates of preterm delivery, fetal death, and growth restriction.

About 1% of those affected with nausea and vomiting will develop hyperemesis gravidarum. This is a more severe form of morning sickness and is associated with persistent vomiting (more than 3 times per day) that results in dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and weight loss.

In these cases, it may be necessary for the woman to be hospitalized for fluid rehydration and symptom control.

Women at increased risk of HG are those with a personal

history of the disease, multiple gestations, and those who are carrying fetuses with chromosomal abnormalities.

If you are experiencing nausea and vomiting, you should alert your healthcare provider. They may want to rule out other causes of nausea and vomiting such as gallbladder disease, acid reflux, urinary tract infection, appendicitis, or viral gastroenteritis.

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Treatment of morning sickness is directed toward reducing symptoms. First line therapy for nausea and vomiting and HG includes dietary changes, such as avoidance of large meals and foods with strong smells. Eating frequent small meals consisting of low fat, low fiber, bland foods, is recommended. Ginger ale or ginger tea has also been found be effective in treating nausea and vomiting.

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommend Vitamin B6 as the initial medication to treat morning sickness. Some other medications include doxylamine (Unisom), promethazine, ondansetron (Zofran), and Benadryl. These have all been found to be safe in pregnancy and are generally well-tolerated. If you have any questions about your symptoms, contact your healthcare provider. n

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by Ashlee Ferguson, Queen City Concierge

“Your Turn!”

Who Should Get Up with the Baby?

On those rough nights when baby is up all night, we tend to alternate shifts of an hour or two.

What is the schedule that your family uses when it comes to both you and Amos working, having to get Ezzie to school, caring for Westley, etc.? We keep a dry erase weekly planner on our refrigerator and every weekend we go through the school lunch menu with our daughter and note on the board what days she would like a cold lunch (CL) or hot lunch (HL). She also has to choose what she would like for breakfast every school day. (This was to avoid the constant battle of morning indecision.)

We also use the planner to remind each other of any important events coming up in the week (i.e. soccer games, work meetings) and to designate which parent will be cooking that evening. It’s nice to share the dinner duties.

Not only do you get more variety in what is made, but no one gets burned out on making menu decisions. The parent not cooking is responsible for bath time.

How do you determine who gets up in the middle of the night with the baby? With my first child, getting up in the middle of the night was a team effort between my husband Amos and me. My daughter was bottle fed from the start, so when she would wake, my husband would change her diaper and I would head to the kitchen to warm a bottle. We took turns staying up to feed and put her back to bed.

Now a nursing mother to my second child, I am usually the one that gets up with baby in the middle of the night.

However, Amos is not off the hook. He takes on the task of putting our now-6-year-old daughter to bed and getting as many things prepped and ready for the morning as he can.

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Any advice you have for other parents? Talk with your partner to find out what works best for you and your family. Remember that there is no such thing as an even division of duties, but there is such a thing as give and take. Also, don’t forget to thank your partner or show appreciation for all they do, and they will do the same for you. n

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Then have your little carpenter elves work on this simple wooden project that can be used as a gift for grandparents, teachers, or friends!

What you need: • O ne 2 x 4 ft. piece of wood, cut to a length of 11 inches • One 5 gallon paint stir stick • C raft paint in white and black (tiny bit of orange, see below other options) • Q-tips • Blush (optional) • Scrap fabric

How to: 1. H ave your child, with help, use a small hand saw to cut the paint stick to a length of 7 inches.

2. L ine your paint stick up on your wood block to make it look like the brim of a hat, and pre-drill two holes using a drill. Have your child hammer in two nails to keep the brim in place. (Or skip the drill and the hammer and just use glue.)

3. P aint your snowman’s hat black and his body white. Let dry.

4. P aint on your snowman’s face using black paint and a Q-tip to make dots.

5. A dd a carrot nose with orange paint or scrap orange fabric, paper, or an orange marker.

6. U se a bit of blush to make rosy cheeks on your dried snowman face.

7. T ie on a piece of scrap fabric for a scarf. Feel free to add more details to your snowman to make him your own special creation!

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Homework. I’m in favor of it. I know it can be a pain. Sometimes it’s inconvenient and time-consuming. Sometimes homework can be a family hassle. However, all that pales when it’s assigned thoughtfully, done right, and leads to more learning.

We teachers give homework so kids can practice what they learned yesterday, review what they learned today, and get ready for what they’ll learn tomorrow. There’s simply not enough class time.

We give homework to show that learning takes place everywhere, not just in the classroom. We give homework to build organization and time-management skills, to establish strong work and study habits, and maybe even create a little struggle. Mastering a skill you’ve had to struggle with creates confidence and pride.

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DOs and DON’Ts for Helping with Homework: 1. DO establish a homework routine. Kids feel safe with routines, know what’s expected of them, and know what comes next. Create a homework routine for your family and expect everyone to stick to it.

2. DO check homework. Even if it’s been years since you’ve studied quadratic equations or the causes of the War of 1812, you can still check homework. I recommend routine but random checks to keep kids on their

toes. I like to ask, “Really, this is your best effort?” They roll their eyes, sure, but they always come up with ways to make it better.

3. DO have a homework zone. Have an estab-

4. DO let kids see you doing your homework. I’ve seen plenty of families where homework time means homework for everyone. Cell phones are off. Moms and dads take care of the work-related tasks they need to get done. Show kids how you keep a planner and break down big tasks into more manageable smaller ones. They notice.

5. DON’T do homework for them. Seriously, you think we can’t tell when you write that report or build that science fair project? Please. You’re not doing anyone any favors.

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If you have a problem with short- or long-term home assignments, take it up with the teacher. Bad-mouthing teachers and homework in front of the kids shows adult disunity and gives implicit approval to shrug off responsibility.

7. DON’T minimize homework’s importance. Show kids that learning is one of your family’s most enduring values. Homework allows them to sharpen their skills, deepen their knowledge, and extend their curiosity. Support homework…even if it is an occasional hassle. n

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Helping Your Child Understand

Your Dangerous Job There are many jobs that can be very dangerous at times. Positions in the military, police officers, and firefighters are at the top of this list. If you are in one of these categories, you are not the only one impacted by the dangers of your work.Your family is affected by the stress, as well.

Here are some tips to help you and your child discuss and work through worries about your dangerous job.

Start the conversation. If they are

how dangerous your work can be. They see images on the news, they hear tense conversations, they learn things at school, and hear things from their friends. Tell them what you Be truthful with your know about the situations that you answers. You can give might encounter. Invite them to ask answers without sharing you questions. Be truthful with your every detail. Explain that answers. You can give answers you are carefully trained to without sharing every detail. Explain know what to do in many that you are carefully trained to difficult situations. know what to do in many difficult situations.

having difficulty voicing their concerns, you can help ease the tension by doing an activity while talking. Some children express themselves better during playtime or while being creative. Ask them to draw a picture of your work. This will help you understand their concerns. It is important that you are open to listening.

Let them fully express what they think without telling them they are wrong. Once you have the full picture of what they are thinking and feeling, you can guide them to a better understanding.

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Avoid making promises. It’s best not to make promises that you cannot keep in any area of life. This is especially important when you have a dangerous job. Promising that you’ll be home from deployment

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Pay close attention. After sharing information about your job, observe how your child responds over the next days and weeks. If she is clinging to you, staying inside to play, or not behaving as carefree as usual, this can be a sign of fear and an elevated stress response. Encourage her to talk about her fears. Help her understand that she can feel safe with her friends, teachers, and relatives when you’re at work.

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Take care of your own stress. If you are feeling anxious or angry about your work and/or the dangers, your child will feel it when you hold her, speak to her, and even when you look at her.

You are the most important teacher of your child.

She learns on a subconscious level how to react to all different kinds of situations based on how you respond. She learns confidence as well as fear. Be sure that you are caring for yourself so that you’re teaching her the best lessons.

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Routine Maintenance:

How Local Families (With Different Schedules) Balance Work and Home Life If there is one thing busy working parents know about, it’s managing schedules. Whether they freelance from home, run businesses, or work 8-to-5, it can be a constant challenge to successfully balance the demands of work and family and keep everyone – from the boss to the toddler – happy. Four local families shared with us how they maintain their routines…and their sanity.

The Millers describe their blended family as “perfect chaos.”

Together, the Miller’s own Moose Rack Sports in Brandon and Nicole also runs a massage therapy business. With baby Lennon and three children from Nicole’s previous marriage, the Miller’s say they “work hard to bring out the best in all of us!”

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am booking massage appointments. I would say our lives revolve around more of a routine. We try to take the time each day to outline what we both have going on, what needs to be done at work, who needs to be brought where, what supper looks like, etc. We typically have the same routine each week, like most families.

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Nicole and Wesley Miller, Ethan Akin (13), Connor Akin (9), Mya Akin (7), Lennon Miller (2)

As a couple who works together, what scheduling tips do you have for other working parents?

Nicole: I really don’t like the word “schedule”, unless I

Wes: It’s hard to try to be everywhere when you are working parents who own two businesses, but we try. By “going with it,” we are able to keep things in perspective and be more realistic on times and places of where we are suppose to be.

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Nicole: We don’t overload our kids. Depending on their age, we allow our children to do extracurricular activities as long as the activities work with our whole family’s schedule.

Our family time is more important than running every kid to everything they want to be involved in.

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is what their friends are doing. But family is first. If it doesn’t take away from the family or one another, we say go for it.

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Nicole: Meal planning. When I don’t have our weekly meals planned out, it causes more tension for me. I have found that, sometimes, cereal, pb & j sandwiches, and mac-n-cheese are just fine for supper.

Wes: This is pretty much left up to Nicole, but I do a great job of making food on the fly for them when she has something come up. Sometimes, the kids say they like my suppers better than their mom’s!

How do you find time to keep up the house?

Nicole: Chore charts! Everyone has a job to do at our house. Even from when the kids were little they were helping out. Lennon loves to help put dishes away, vacuum and dust!

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A Family with Unusual Schedules Misten and Luke Langenfeld, Finley (6), Camila (5), and Liv (3)

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Luke Langenfeld is a full time firefighter in Sioux Falls and Misten is the owner of The Creative Co-op, a co-working space for creative freelancers located in downtown Sioux Falls and Ripple Marketing, a full service marketing and advertising firm. They say their often unpredictable daily life is based on four principals: Balance, Perspective, Compromise, and Love.

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Routine Maintenance: Tell us about your family’s schedule and how you manage it.

Misten: Our schedule looks very different from a typical

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8-5 family’s schedule. As a fireman, Luke works 24 hour shifts. We know his schedule a year in advance and we work around it. The nights that Luke is on shift there are generally a few more hiccups than on the evenings when he is home to help out. We keep a family calendar with everything on it from school functions, activities, vacations, etc.

What is one thing that helps you to be an effective parent when you have so many things going on?

Misten: Breaking down tasks into smaller, bite-sized packages helps. Let’s say you need to help your child with homework, skim an article, and send an e-mail. Don’t try to do all three at once. Instead, sit with your child and give them the attention they need. Skim the article, but keep the music off and close all the other tabs on your computer while you read. Only after you’ve finished this, send the e-mail. Give yourself the luxury of brief but un-wavering focus on a single thing and you will see better results.

How do you find time to spend with your spouse and do you make that a part of your schedule.

Misten: Every year on our anniversary we take a trip just the two of us to someplace new. It is something fun that we look forward to each year! We go on this trip without the kids so that we don’t forget what it is like to have “us time.” We value our time spent as a family, but we feel that it’s equally important to have one- on-one time.

What about when things don’t go as planned?

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but there will be another season of life when you may be able to add those things back in. Finally, schedule blocks of free time. This allows you to say yes to things at the last minute, breathe, and catch up on whatever is needed.

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Jessica and Lando Anderson, Diem (6), Isla (4 ½) and Milo (9 months) The Andersons both work out of their home.

Jessica is juggling time as a stay-at-home mom, a career with Usborne Books & More, and a part-time job as the Family Ministry Director at Messiah New Hope Lutheran Church. Lando is in his seminary internship at First Lutheran & St. Jacobs in Colton. The idea of “presence” is a critical part of their parenting style.

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months. This allows me to know what blocks of time I can schedule meetings and appointments to get work done and also lets me see when I can play games, set up play dates, and count on that Friday night family movie night at home!

What advice do you have for other parents who work at home?

Lando: You need to communicate well and often with your spouse. With your kids, you need to find ways to be fully present with them in the midst of the chaos.

Jessica: Figure out what your priorities are and schedule them first. I block out times where I know I am just going to “be present” with my kids and not try to multitask work and/or household chores. Also, cut way back.

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Lando: We essentially need to schedule time together just as we do anything else, or something else is bound to come along and take its place.

Jessica: Setting aside at least one night a week where we both give up our to-do list after the kids go to bed has been the most effective. It can also be the little moments during the day where we sit a little longer at the dinner table or take a walk with all the kids in a wagon so they don’t escape!

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Justin and Maggie Garry, Sophie (11 months) The Garry’s both work 8 to 5 schedules. Justin is the clinic manager of Avera Medical Group Neurosurgery and Maggie is the Human Resources Generalist for Minnehaha County.

They say flexibility and compromise are the keys to survival with such rigid schedules.

What advice do you have for other parents who are working 8 to 5 schedules?

Justin: Make sacrifices when needed and compromise

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always. No one wins if both parents don’t feel like equal partners! Also, take time for yourself and make sure your spouse gets some, too!

Maggie: Stay as organized as you can with the house and with calendars. It can save you from headaches later.

Be flexible.

What schedule do you follow and how did you come up with it?

Justin: Maggie goes to the gym before work so I take care of anything Sophie needs from the time she goes to bed to the time she wakes up and then we both do our best to tag team getting everyone ready for the workday. I take

Maggie: Justin and I spend

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time together on the weekends and in the evenings after Sophie goes to bed. Both of our parents love to babysit for Sophie so we are able to spend an evening out by ourselves every so often. Sophie is nearing a year old so I think we may feel more comfortable leaving her with babysitters outside of grandma and grandpa in the near future!

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Maggie: We came up with our schedule shortly after I was done with my maternity leave. We were both used to going to the gym after work but I knew that wouldn’t work with an infant at home. We compromised and I decided to get up early if Justin would get up with Sophie at night.

How do you find time to spend with your spouse and do you make that a part of your schedule?

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You’re ready for a career change. Maybe you’ve lost interest in your current job, are burned out on hours, or were recently downsized. Regardless, you know you’re ready for a change but you aren’t sure where to start.

Planning and proactively approaching a career change is critical. Remember, career change is a natural life progression. Our careers are always evolving; the average person will change careers, not just jobs, several times through their working lives.

Start with Research. And then…

Research some more.

The more work and research you do up front, the easier it will be to make a successful career transition. Here are some things to consider when conducting your initial exploration: • W hat type of careers are available within your next targeted industry/company? Is there opportunity for growth? Is that industry in a huge growth mode or struggling?

• D o you meet the basic qualifications for your targeted position/industry? Do you need to obtain additional certifications or education?

• H ow often are positions available? How many opportunities exist within your targeted field?

• What is the compensation for your targeted position?

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Identify Your Transferrable Skills.

The ability to define and communicate your career value is critical in any job search, but with a career change it becomes even more pivotal. You want the audience / hiring manager to focus on the skills you’ve built and not on the job titles you’ve held.

Make list of all the experiences and skills you have which are directly relevant in your next targeted position. These are your transferrable skills and should be the focus of everything from your resume to your interview and salary negotiations.

Define & Articulate Your Career Value.

A skills-based resume is most effective for career changers. This type of resume is more focused on the transferrable skills you have to offer and less focused on titles, employer names, etc. Minimize the use of titles and terminology that isn’t relevant in your targeted position. Maximize your value by showing the potential employer all the skills you have which are important to them.

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Every working parent experiences the struggle of juggling work and home life. As a single parent, the expectation to successfully manage all the needs of the family can sometimes be overwhelming and all-consuming.

It is important to be intentional about defining a “new normal” for the family after a divorce or loss of a spouse in order to establish new roles and responsibilities. To survive the challenges and celebrate the joys of raising children alone:

Take care of yourself. It’s easy to focus your attention on work demands and the calendar full of kids’ activities and events, but don’t forget to schedule in time for yourself. It can be an early morning workout, a half-hour with a good book, a monthly massage, or a mid-day drive with your favorite CD. Allow yourself to press the pause button on the demands around you in order to recharge and better manage stress.

It’s easy to focus your attention on work demands and the calendar full of kids’ activities and events, but don’t forget to schedule in time for yourself.

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a healthy relationship with your ex. Find an avenue of communication that works and minimizes the potential for blow-ups. When hashing out sensitive matters and holiday schedules, email and texting can be effective. It’s helpful to have written documentation of the exchange and it allows each parent to take a breath before responding. Be cautious of the tone in your communication. If you receive an email that is upsetting, take a break and walk away from it until the next morning.

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Talk with your circle about swapping time to save on your budget. This can be informal and isolated events or even scheduled time blocks that you take turns caring for the whole group. Your children will enjoy and look forward to these play dates and as parents you will treasure the break and quiet time.

Plan ahead. Find an effective tool to use to manage everyone’s schedule. Whether you use a planner, a whiteboard, or a calendar app, be diligent about using it. If all of your commitments are merged into one location, it will be easier to spot schedule conflicts and plan for adjustments. If the children do spend time with their other parent, it’s important to have that time scheduled and visible so they can plan for it. Proper planning and an open dialogue about daily schedules helps all members of the family stay on track, feel confident, and be less likely to miss events.

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While it seems like the holidays come earlier and earlier every year, one timehonored tradition always waits until Christmas Eve. Each December 24, just before heading off to bed, millions of children participate in the ritual of leaving cookies and milk for Santa to snack on.

As a dairy farmer, my family and I are proud to serve not only Mr. Claus, but millions of American families, with safe and healthy milk. We work hard each and every day to make sure ALL of our consumers, not just the jolly ones, can enjoy milk without any need to worry about safety.

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I’m excited to share some of my favorite holiday dishes with you! Whether you’re baking goodies or serving Christmas dinner, these comfort food recipes always have a way of bringing families together

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DIDYOU As a farmer and working mom, I know that, between Christmas lists and grocery lists, December can be especially tricky to coordinate. And with all of the added labeling and information found on milk products, the dairy aisle can be particularly confusing. This Christmas, I want to give all moms the gift of peace of mind, because they have absolutely nothing to fear at the dairy case.

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RECIPES Ginger’s PEANUT BUTTER

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2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 (10 oz) pkg Rolos candy

Directions Heat oven to 375 degrees.

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Combine brown sugar, sugar and butter in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Add peanut butter, eggs and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed, scraping bowl if necessary. Add flour, baking soda and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.

Ingredients

Shape rounded tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4-in balls. Press 1 candy half in center of each ball, cut-side up. Form dough around candy, completely covering candy. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. (Cookies spread and flatten as they bake.)

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Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. Let cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Remove to cooling rack.

(Recipe from Land O Lakes) The only thing better than warm peanut butter cookies is warm peanut butter cookies with chocolate and caramel inside. Yields: 48 cookies

1 c firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 c sugar 2/3 c butter, softened 3/4 c peanut butter

POTATOES DELUXE This is a family favorite and the ultimate comfort food!

Ingredients • 2 lbs frozen hashbrowns, thawed for 30 minutes • 1 c onion, diced • 1 can cream of chicken soup • 1 lb sour cream • 8 oz sharp shredded cheese • 1/2 c butter • Salt and Pepper to taste • Crushed crackers for topping

Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 9 x 13 pan, mix together all ingredients, but the crackers. Sprinkle crushed crackers over the top of the potatoes. Bake for 1 hour.

HAM AND CHEESE SOUP Ingredients

Directions

• 2 c water • 2 c potatoes, chunked • 1 c carrots, sliced • ½ c celery, sliced • ½ c onion, chopped • 1 ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp pepper • ¼ c flour • ¼ c butter • 2 c milk • 2 c cheese • 2 c diced ham

Add cheese and ham to vegetable mixture. Cook until melted. Add milk mixture last.

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In a pot, cook potatoes, carrots, celery and onion on mediumhigh until tender. In a saucepan, melt butter, adding flour. Stir until smooth. Slowly add milk to saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook over medium to low heat for 10 minutes. Do not boil.

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BLACK FOREST CHEESECAKE Ingredients • 2 c crushed chocolate graham crackers or Oreo cookies

BAKED APPLES WITH CINNAMON YOGURT TOPPING (Recipe from the National Dairy Council) This makes for a simple, healthy snack for the kids.

Ingredients • 4 Granny Smith or Gala apples (with or without skin) • 1/4 c unsweetened apple juice or apple cider • 1/4 c brown sugar • 2 tbsp cornstarch • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp nutmeg • 1/4 tsp salt

Allow all ingredients (especially cream cheese) to warm to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix crumbs and butter and press into the bottom of a 9 in. spring-form or a 9 x 13 foil-lined pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

For the cinnamon yogurt topping: • 2 ½ c low-fat plain yogurt • 1 tbsp honey • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

Add sour cream and chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.

Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. To help prevent cracking, place your pan in a slightly larger pan with water in it while baking.

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• 3 tbsp melted butter • 4 pkgs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened • 1 c sugar • 1tsp vanilla • 1 c sour cream • ½ bag (6 oz) dark chocolate chips, melted • 4 eggs • 2 c thawed whipped topping • 1 can cherry pie filling

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Remove spring-form ring or use foil to lift out of the 9 x 13 pan. Spread whipped topping on the cheesecake and top with cherry pie filling. Store any extra topping in the refrigerator.

Pour apples into prepared baking dish. Bake 40 minutes or until apples are slightly browned at edges and sauce is bubbling.

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Core and thinly slice apples. Place apples in a medium bowl and toss with apple juice. Mix brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together in a small bowl.

Sprinkle over apples and stir gently until apples are coated.

For the cinnamon yogurt topping: Line a colander with several paper towels and place over a bowl to catch drips. Pour yogurt into the colander and allow to drain in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Spoon yogurt into a small bowl and stir in honey and cinnamon.

For each serving, top 1/4 of the warm apples with 1/4 of the yogurt topping.

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by Sanford Children’s

Guilt trips.

Not worth the price

Moms do it all.They take care of the kids and the home, run errands, work, volunteer, and nurture their family and friends. But their mental to-do lists often lead to moments of guilt, as most days, not everything gets accomplished.

This can sometimes send moms on a guilt trip. But hopping on the guilt train can often result in a loss of energy, enjoyment, and perspective. To end the vacation to guilt city, try a few of these helpful tips and see what a difference they can make in your day.

• Give yourself a pat on the back. Being a mom is hard work. And just because not everything is perfect doesn’t mean you’ve failed your family. It means you’re human. Think of five fun things you do with your kids that they enjoy. This can give you a little perspective and help you understand that the time you spend with your kids is important. Don’t feel guilty that the laundry didn’t get done because you and your kids played hide and seek.

• Be realistic. No family is perfect, which is what makes them all the more special. But when you start to feel that guilty feeling, pause and put the situation into

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perspective. Take a few deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth and mentally go over your priorities. Soon, what you thought was so important might not be as you think about your family, friends, and the relationships you have with those you love.

• Speak up. If you start feeling overwhelmed, speak up because you are not alone. A lot of moms, whether they have a job outside of the home or not, struggle with feelings of guilt. Talk to someone about how you are feeling. Your spouse, friend or healthcare provider can help you process your thoughts and together you may be able to come up with a plan to stem the guilt and figure out a solution.

Being a mom isn’t always easy, but if you maintain perspective, prioritize, and talk about your feelings, it may not be stress-free, but it can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. n

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Managing a Job and a Sick Child Have you ever noticed that it seems your child becomes ill on the day that you are least able to be absent from work? Is there some sort of connection between germs and important meetings?

Of course, our children are more important to us than our careers but that doesn’t mean that missing work is simple. Most people want to show dedication to their job, as well. The juggling act of parenting becomes even more challenging when the needs of a sick child meet the schedules of two working parents.

Before the fever strikes: • D evelop a list of backup options for care for your child. Are there grandparents, friends or others that can help in a pinch?

• W ork hard to stay healthy. Be sure bedtimes are

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consistent and foods are nutritious. Wash hands often and well.

• T alk with your spouse. Discuss what the expectations will be when a child becomes ill.

• S ave some personal days so that your bank isn’t empty in the event of a sick child.

• Before the first time your child becomes ill, talk with your supervisor about how they’d like you to handle it. Is working from home an option for part of the day? This shows initiative on your part but also helps you to anticipate your employer’s response so that you can plan accordingly.

When you have a sick child:

1. D oes one parent have an important meeting or event that can’t be rescheduled?

2. I s it possible to split the day?

3. D oes one parent have a more flexible schedule or supervisor?

When you return to work: • A pologize in person to your supervisor and coworkers. While most people understand the need to stay home with a sick child, it is still kind to let them know you wish you could have worked your regular schedule.

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• W hen someone needs to stay home, consider these question:

• D edicate your time and energy to quality time and helping your child get well. Make the most of the day and forget about the things that are outside of your control at work. Enjoy snuggles and help your child be well-rested and hydrated.

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4. Who stayed home the last time a child was ill?

5. Which parent has the most paid time off left?

• C ontact your supervisor with as much notice as possible to explain the situation and apologize for your absence.

• O ffer to take on extra responsibility to make up for missed time and show gratitude for those who pitched in during your absence.

• W ash hands and stay healthy yourself to keep future absences to a minimum. n

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by Ashley Thompson, Local Mom

Easy Hair Tricks d Their o!) n A ( For Kids Moms To

1 Give an Ordinary Braid a Fancy Twist 1. S eparate the hair into three pieces. Make the center piece only a few strands wide.

2. B raid as normal and the thinner middle piece will naturally turn around the braid to create a fancier looking weave.

3. P ull the braid to the side and add a fancy bow or ribbon to finish the look.

*TIP: Spray a toothbrush with hairspray to smooth strays without having to douse your child in hairspray fumes.

2 Turn Basic Pony Tails into a Chic Up-do 1. M ake two pony tails, one on top of the other. Only pull the hair half way through the last time creating two loops of hair.

2. U se bobby pins to pin the left over tail of hair around each pony tail and then pin each “bun� down. Messy is ok!

3. S mooth down stray hairs and add a hair clip to finish the look!

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by Shaina Herrmann, Shaina’s Deals

for Busy Working Parents

Learn about annual and seasonal sales.

Being patient can definitely pay off! Just taking the time to know what is going to be on sale and when can save you hundreds each year. For example, a great time to purchase a backpack is in October when all of the backto-school supplies are marked down up to 80%! You can stock up on fruits and vegetables when they are in season. January is the time to purchase exercise equipment.

Do a search online to find an websites and blogs devoted to seasonal and monthly shopping tips.

Use coupons, but limit your time. When you have a busy life, couponing can easily be put on the back burner. Rather than deciding you don’t have time, devote just 5 minutes to couponing each week. Even if you only use 5 coupons on your next shopping trip, those few dollars saved could be used for tips, savings, or your next latte! You can print from Coupons.com, Hopster. com, Target.com, or clip a few from Smart Source or Red Plum inserts in your newspaper.

Use your smartphone to help you save. There are several mobile coupons apps and cash back programs available.

Some favorite cash back apps are Ibotta, Checkout 51, Snap by Groupon, and SavingStar. BerryCart is a newer app for

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Money Saving Tips cash back on organic, natural, and gluten free products.

You also have the option to use mobile coupons. Many companies send out coupons through their newsletters to be redeemed via your phone. Target has an app called ‘Cartwheel’ that provides a way for the cashier to scan your phone at the checkout.

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Walmart Savings Catcher Program. Use your smartphone to scan the receipt and the app will search for lower prices in your area. If the app finds the a lower price at a local competitor, Walmart will pay you back the difference on a Walmart gift card.

Amazon’s ‘Subscribe & Save’ and ‘Amazon Pantry’. Both of these programs are intended to save time and money at the grocery store. The Subscribe & Save program will automatically send regularly-purchased items straight to your door whenever you wish.

The products are discounted and you can decide when the items will be shipped and how often to ship them.

You can also decide to skip a delivery and push it back up to 6 months. Amazon Pantry offers non-perishable groceries at affordable prices at a shipping cost of $6 per box. n

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In South Dakota, farming shapes our most fundamental values.

Dan Rykhus grew up working on his grandpa’s farm near Madison, S.D. Today he leads Raven Industries, an international leader in agricultural technology. And he attributes his success to the lessons he learned on the farm. “It takes hard work, faith and perseverance to grow a great crop or, in our case, at Raven, to grow a strong business.”

Dan Rykhus • President & CEO, Raven Industries • Sioux Falls, SD

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Join our circle. Community, education and care.

At Sanford Women’s, we want you to get the most out of your pregnancy experience. With CenteringPregnancy, expectant moms come together to participate in interactive learning sessions.

You’ll meet and build relationships with women due around the same time, as you share your experiences, challenges and questions with each other.

• Each group is facilitated by a Sanford OB/GYN physician or Certified Nurse Midwife • Your group will meet for 10 two-hour sessions over the course of your pregnancy • Discuss and share ideas on topics including diet, exercise, childbirth, and your first weeks home

To enroll or learn more, talk to a member of your health care team or call Sanford Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic at (605) 328-7700. sanfordhealth.org, keyword: CenteringPregnancy

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