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Teaching Your Toddler to Share

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Making a difference through music

10 Taking Care of

Your Child’s Vision When to schedule a first eye exam

13 Learning Styles

Adapting to your child

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Learns in the Womb Tips on interacting in utero

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parent 33 Food Labels

Learn the difference between organic and natural

36 From Diagnosis to Treatment

How to cope with ADHD

37 Planning the Perfect Date Valentine date ideas for parents and kids

17 M y Child’s Three

Tips for picking a preschool

baby 8 Mine, Mine Mine Teaching your toddler to share

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Electronics The “Maker Movement” Embracing electronics and technology

family 25 G ifts and Gadgets The newest kid tested, parent approved gadgets on the market

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How to create a special box for school and home

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by Jillian Nedved, PA-C and Megan Rogers, MBA, CPC Independent Women’s Care

Fetal Development:

How Your Baby Learns in the Womb Many mothers are anxious and excited to interact with their babies. Interacting with baby in utero is possible and, some argue, advantageous to both mom and baby.

Some ways moms can interact with baby in utero:

1. Talking, reading and singing aloud to baby. Babies are able to hear during the second trimester, sometimes as early as 16 weeks. A mother’s voice reaches the uterus with very little distortion, which means her voice is easily recognizable after birth! Not sure how to start including talking to baby in your daily routine? Simply narrate parts of your day (while folding laundry, taking a walk), read your favorite book aloud, or hum your favorite tune.

2. Playing music. While it’s up for debate, some suggest that playing soothing music during pregnancy could also relax baby after birth due to the tune’s familiarity. You can try playing your favorite music and singing along – baby will love hearing your voice.

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3. Motion/Exercise. Once baby is moving around more in utero, try gently poking your belly to see if baby will push back against you. Exercise for mom is important, but it’s key to start off slow and talk with your provider about the amount and type of activity that is safe for you and baby.

4. Mother’s Nutrition. This may not seem like a way to interact with baby, but it is the most important element to help baby grow. Moms need to eat a wellbalanced diet with protein, veggies and fruits.

Prenatal vitamins with DHA and iron are a must – they provide essential building blocks for baby’s development.

Your provider will give further information on nutrition.

Pregnancy requires that mom take in more calories, but this does not equate to “eating for two.”

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Mine, MINE, MINE!

“IT’S MINE!” You have likely heard your 2-3 year old yell these words. Children at this age often feel entitled to things based on what they want, not based on what others feel, want, or need. Children, ages 2-3 years old, are typically possessive and self-centered and it is normal to not want to share things with others. Even though 2-3 year old children don’t understand sharing, you can still start to teach your child the concept of sharing. Don’t expect your child to necessarily initiate, or

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like the idea of sharing. At this age, he is just beginning to learn what sharing means. Just like learning to walk, learning to share will take time and practice. It will also take parental patience and encouragement.

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• Y oung children do not naturally know how to share.

Your 2-3 year old child should not be expected to share as she is still working on meeting her own needs.

• M ost likely your child will not fully understand sharing and why to share until she is seven years old.

• P laying in groups gives children a chance to learn about sharing and taking turns.

• Y our child may share well one minute and not share well the next minute.

Make learning to share easier in your home with these sharing tips:

• M ake sharing fun. Do things together that promote sharing as you teach your child to share. For example: Do a puzzle together and take turns adding pieces. You can also ask him to hand you another piece to help him learn how to give up things to others.

• S how sharing and talk out loud. When you share something with your child, talk out loud to help your child understand what sharing is. Say something like, “Do you want some of my toast? Here, I will share some with you.”

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• D o not punish your child for not sharing. Telling your child she is a naughty girl, or having her sit in time out for not sharing does not teach your child to share. You may be unintentionally teaching your child resentment, not sharing generosity.

• B e patient. Your child does not likely want to share her things and will not learn to share overnight. Don’t let sharing become a parent-child battleground of will and emotion.

• D on’t force sharing. Don’t force your child to share or get upset when sharing doesn’t happen when you want it to. Calmly get down to your child’s eye level and patiently ask her to share as you slowly attempt to take the item from her hand to offer to someone else. In most cases, when you provide a calm guiding voice along with positive facial cues, children are encouraged to do as asked.

• P rovide encouragement. Provide your child with comments, prompts and support to encourage sharing. Use phrases such as, “Can you share your car

Sharing is an important life skill for children to learn.

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• H ave realistic expectations. Your 2-3 year old is just learning about the concept of sharing; he does not know how to share.

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by Dr. Angela Gulbranson, Visions Eye Care and Therapy Center

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Your Child’s Vision Children typically don’t complain when they have trouble seeing because they assume everyone sees the same way they do. The way that children “tell us” they have trouble seeing is by their behavior. Some signs are more obvious than others. The child who can’t see something other children can see, or who has trouble seeing the board in school is obvious. However, the child who is clumsy, has attention problems, or who struggles with reading and academic performance is less obvious.

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It is important to know there are 17 visual skills required for reading and academic success. Being able to see the letters on the eye chart (20/20) is just one of those visual skills. Most vision screenings are not designed to test all of these visual skills. If your child is missing even one of these skills, reading and learning could become difficult.

Parents need to know the various behavioral signs that signal a vision problem; for example, does your child: • Avoid reading or homework?

• Prefer to be read to?

• Turn his or her head at an angle when reading?

• H ave more trouble comprehending what is read the longer he or she reads?

• H ave trouble seeing 3D effects in movies or video games?

If your child seems to be able to see OK, and doesn’t complain—you still need to schedule an eye exam with an eye doctor. While only four out of 100 children have amblyopia (also known as lazy eye) the only way to be sure it is caught early is with a thorough eye exam. Early detection of lazy eye will prevent permanent vision loss. Half of the children with lazy There are 17 visual eye in this country go undetected skills required for reading because they and academic success. have never had Being able to see the a complete eye letters on the eye chart exam.

(20/20) is just one of those visual skills.

According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), children should have their eyes checked at 6 months, 3 years and just before entering elementary school.

While in school, they should have yearly eye exams.

However, if you notice that one eye turns in or out, or that your child doesn’t seem to respond to visual activity, schedule an exam immediately.

Thanks to Johnson & Johnson and the American Optometric Association there is a special program called InfantSEE® which provides no-charge vision assessment for all infants under 1 year of age.

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To make a special valentine’s mug, all you need is a plain coffee mug and a sharpie marker. Clean mug with rubbing alcohol to make sure it is clear from dirt and skin oils. Write a personal message to your loved one, or look on Pinterest for ideas. Place the decorated mug in a cool oven and turn the oven to 450 degrees. Bake for 40 minutes to secure your design.

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1 /4 c flour 1/4 c sugar 2 tbsp cocoa (natural, unsweetened) Pinch of salt Pinch of cinnamon (optional) 1/4 c water 2 tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil 1 to 2 drops vanilla extract

Mix all the dry ingredients and put them into a clear plastic bag. Tie with some ribbon and add a heart tag with the following directions.

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by Tammi Waltjer-Haverly, Lifescape Special Education Coordinator

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Identifying and Expanding Your Child’s

Learning Styles

We all have our own unique style of learning. Understanding how your child acquires knowledge can break ineffective homework patterns now, and help him or her learn more effectively throughout their lives. To identify how your child takes in information, consider the three broad areas of learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic/tactile.

These modalities are based on the use and integration of the five senses into the individual’s learning processes.

Visual learners learn best by seeing—such as looking at graphics, reading information, or watching a demonstration. This type of learner will often close their eyes to visualize information to help them remember, take copious notes, work individually with flashcards and are usually neat and organized in their learning environment.

Auditory learners best remember by what is heard. They prefer listening to explanations and may like to study by reciting information aloud. They may prefer to have music playing in the background but may be distracted by other noises. Auditory learners tend to remember names but not faces, may hum, talk to themselves, and enjoy reading aloud. This type of learner does well with listening to recorded information and developing rhymes, or mnemonics to help remember information.

Kinesthetic learners process and learn best by a handson approach, experimenting, writing things down and by involvement with the task. They remember what was

done, not necessarily what was heard, or read. They may have difficulty paying attention and remaining focused on their work. This type of learner needs to move around, be active and take frequent breaks. They often speak with their hands and tend to tinker around.

Most people learn through a combination of these three styles, but usually have a clear preference for one.

Although it may be tempting to approach learning with the mode that works best, it is important to train and expose your child to other types of learning styles so he or she can effectively access and benefit from all types of learning situations. The brain is like a muscle—the more it is used, the stronger it gets. You exercise your brain by embracing challenges, learning new skills, and practicing and enhancing those skills through a variety of sensory modes.

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in their long-term memory. Some examples of outputting strategies are: teaching, writing and drawing.

While this may be an indication of test anxiety, it may also be a better indication that your child simply isn’t studying in the correct way. Homework is a very passive activity that doesn’t require a lot of thinking. For example, while doing homework, students can work together, get answers from a textbook in front of them, or simply guess at answers.

My child always has the TV on or is listening to music. Is this a distraction?

Children who are right-brained dominant may often need noise in the background to focus. Quiet is actually a distraction for these students. My mantra is that usually students will tell you what they need. I always tell students that if their way gets results, than their way must Teaching students a be working. If their way isn’t getting variety of “outputting” their intended results, a change may strategies while testing will have to take place. give them the tools needed

Testing requires that your child can actually output the information that he/she has taken in through lecture and/or studying. Whenever to store information in their I ask these students what they do long-term memory. to prepare for a test, they often tell me that they “go over” their notes I think that my child is just until they’ve “got it.” Unfortunately this lazy and makes up excuses for technique rarely works, and while the stunot being able to pay attention. dent may have understood the information they were reading, once they had to express this knowledge in While children appear to be lazy, usually that is a sign that written form, things become more difficult. they are overwhelmed and fed-up with failure. The lack of trying comes from feeling that they won’t be successTeaching students a variety of “outputting” strategies while ful no matter what they do. These students need to feel testing will give them the tools needed to store information success. n

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Most preschools will start accepting children around the age of three, but that does not mean your three year old is necessarily ready for preschool. Preschool readiness has more to do with development than chronological age. Is your child socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively ready to participate in a daily, structured, educational program?

Socially- Is your child able to play, cooperate and take turns with others? In a group setting, such as preschool, children are expected to positively interact with each other. How to help: Preschool age children are just learning appropriate social skills. You can assist your child by practicing at home. You can share a stuffed animal, take turns cutting out pictures in a magazine and play board games. Remember it is just as important to learn how to be a good winner as well as to be a good loser.

Emotionally- Can your child spend time away from their primary care givers for short periods of time? Typically, children that have experience being cared for by a family member or babysitter will have an easier time separating when they begin a preschool program. How to help: Preschool children need to understand that parents will return. Gradually introduce your child to short periods of separation with a trusted friend, or family member. Exposure to other adults and children will expand the child’s confidence while building feelings of trust.

Physically- Does your child have basic self-help skills? Are they potty-trained, can they wash their hands, use buttons, zippers and eat a snack/lunch without parental assistance? Preschool teachers are there to help; however, they have many students and will expect the children to have some basic understanding of skills.

How to help: It may be faster and easier to do everything for your child, however, when they are dropped off at school, they will feel empowered to complete basic tasks without adult assistance. Set your child up for success by practicing self-help skills and allowing your

child to be independent. Practice good bathroom habits such as using the toilet, wiping, washing hands, how to use a Kleenex, and basic dressing skills. Most preschools implement a snack time. Teach your child how to open a milk carton, manipulate a lunch box and its contents and how to use a napkin.

Cognitively- Is your child comfortable with a structured schedule and able to understand/follow simple directions? Preschools usually follow a routine (circle time, story time, snack time, center time). As children move from one activity to another, the preschool teacher will ask the children to stop one activity and move to the next activity in a short amount of time. The children will need to transition and follow simple directions (sit in a circle; put the toys away; take out a blue crayon).

How to help: Begin to follow a schedule that meets the needs of your family (clean up after playing; story time and then nap). Parents can help children by setting clear expectations, allowing limited choices (Do you want to wear the red shirt, or green shirt? Do you want spaghetti, or macaroni and cheese?) and working together as a family. Parents can make a game out of learning to follow directions (stand up and clap 3 times; turn in a circle and moo like a cow; jump 4 times and sit down).

Preschool is a wonderful time for children; a time for socialization, an introduction to learning and a preparation for kindergarten. Parents should visit a variety of programs to choose what best fits their child and family.

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Embracing Electronics Sometimes I feel like a broken record: “Kids, get away from your screen and make something!” At times it feels as if nothing short of divine intervention will get my kids to look away from a screen.TVs, tablets, computers, cell phones. In today’s digital culture, it’s easy to get caught up in consuming media and entertainment. But the future belongs to the creators — the Makers.

The Maker Movement - Have you heard of the Maker Movement? It’s a modern DIY (do it yourself) movement that embraces electronics and technology. The Maker Movement is best known through Maker Fairs, which pop up annually on a large scale in cities like New York and San Francisco and on a smaller scale across the U.S. Even the White House got in on the action last year by not only hosting an exclusive event, but also declaring June 18th a National Day of Making. Making requires hands-on learning, problem-solving and critical thinking.

Best of all, creating just about anything provides engaging opportunities to learn science, technology, engineering and math, collectively known as STEM. Create a Makerspace - It’s easy to create some kind of makerspace at home, whether it’s filled with paper towel tubes and tape, or the latest microprocessors.

No room for a dedicated maker space in your home?

Libraries and community centers nationwide are getting in on the Maker action. In fact, there might even be an independent, family-friendly makerspace (also called hacker spaces) in your town. The physical space is less important than the actual making: the dreaming up of a project, solidifying plans, executing them and (likely)

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learning from mistakes in order to perfect the project.

That’s the engineering cycle in a nutshell.

Science - For a science-y spin on making, step into the kitchen (AKA personal chemistry lab). With a handful of basic household supplies, your family can mix up a batch of science learning! Whether your child prefers baking up a batch of cookies, or stirring up a bowl of slime (my boys’ preference), there’s math in the measuring and science in the creation of the final product. Take a trusted cookie recipe and bake a batch. Next pose a question like, “What if we…?” Then mix up another batch to answer that question. “What if we double the amount of sugar?” “What if we use a dark cookie sheet instead of a light-colored one?” Keep recreating the recipe, changing just one variable each time to see how it affects the chemical reactions that occur during baking. If all goes well, you’ll be ready for any cookie exchange. If not, well, that’s the way the experimental cookie crumbles.

Engineering and Math - Engineering is just another name for good old problem solving. Your child will learn about how the world works, whether building a ramp or a marble rollercoaster. Activities that have been typically associated with girls, like sewing, knitting and

crocheting, don’t get enough credit for the math and engineering skills they develop. Creating complex patterns and designs builds math skills like understanding and envisioning objects in three dimensions. Getting your child into activities can help increase his or her math proficiency in a fun, kid-friendly environment alongside kids with similar interests.

Start with a Question You don’t have to get heavy-handed with stressing the learning that’s involved in all this fun making but a few well-timed simple questions might get the gears in your child’s head churning. At the very least, their answers will help you understand what they’re thinking. Good questions to ask as your child brainstorms a Maker project: • • • •

How might we..?

Why does..?

How does…?

Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could..?

Not Inspired to Make? Let Them Destroy If you’re having a hard time enticing your child to create, consider letting them destroy. I don’t recommend taking a hammer to a discarded TV (as one of my boys once tried), but you can hand over an old electronic toy or appliance like a clock radio or electric toothbrush along with an old-fashioned screwdriver. Chances are your child won’t be able to put it back together and that’s okay. Getting a glimpse at the inner workings may lead to a future building project.

Technology - As much as I like to get my kids to unplug, technology is simply a part of life for our digital natives. If getting them to power down drains your energy, then consider projects that allow them to create on the screen while building their technology skills. For many kids, building on Minecraft is a gateway to computer programming. There are other ways to “hack” Minecraft. For example, my son used the Makey-Makey, a $50 device that makes anything into a keyboard, to wire up a real-life bow that shoots arrows on screen in Minecraft.

Developing a Maker Mindset - Sure, it’s great if your kids make cool stuff, but the most important aspect of getting your children to be makers is watching them develop a sense of creative confidence, a so-called “Maker Mindset.” That is, developing a curiosity about our world and an understanding that they can play a role in shaping it. This mindset will fuel future STEM learning far beyond classroom walls. n

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If you’re a student in Mr. Ferri’s music class at Lawrence Elementary School in Canton, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve learned the “Lawrence Boogie.” The schoolthemed song gets the class off to a rockin’ start and gets the kids fully engaged.

“I love that I can share my greatest passion, the gift of music, with my students,” said Ferri.

The gift of music brings more than enthusiasm to the classroom. It’s a way for Ferri to connect in what he calls a “magical way.”

“Music gives energy, inspires hearts and provides a lifetime of enjoyment,” said Ferri. “Music is contagious!

Sharing music is like offering someone a spoonful of magic!”

Ferri has been a music teacher for the past 13 years.

From Nebraska to Colorado and now Canton, he says the kids make his job so rewarding.

“I find rewards in the success of each student,” said Ferri. “Whether it’s a kindergartner finding their steady beat for the first time, or a student making All-State, their joy affirms the value of my efforts.”

And his efforts don’t go unnoticed. Gabe Devitt is a second year principal at Lawrence Elementary. His daughter is also in kindergarten at the school. She can’t seem to get enough of what she’s learning in Mr. Ferri’s class.

“My kindergartner sings songs and I ask her who taught her that song,” said Devitt. “She says, ‘Mr. Ferri!’”

“The way he gets it across to his kids, he shows it’s important to him and that carries over to the kids,” said Devitt. “His personality is good for a music teacher, whether its kindergarten, or 5th grade, he tailors the music to them and the instruction.”

When Emerson T., a 4th grader was writing up her nomination for Teacher of the Year, she knew exactly who she would choose.

“He is always encouraging and he wants you to do your best,” said Emerson. “He’s willing to take time out of his day to help other people.”

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Mr. Ferri spends time helping students like Emerson with their singing. He plays piano and she sings along to popular songs like “Let it Go” from the movie Frozen.

While she’s only nine, Emerson says Mr. Ferri is helping to shape her future.

“I want to do something related to music,” said Emerson.

“I want to try out for one of the TV shows and I want to grow up and do plays and be a Broadway actress. I’ve been doing plays since I was in kindergarten.”

With a music background between music ministry and music education, Ferri hopes he leaves a lasting impression on those he encounters.

“Music is a subject that transcends disabilities,” said Ferri. “Everyone can find a measure of success in music, both vocal and instrumental. There are no benchwarmers in music. Performance is a holistic experience, from the sixth chair clarinet to the first chair trombone—every musician has value!” n

We Remember ‘Hood Magazine would like to pay special tribute to Kieron “Kier” Murphy of West Central High School.

Murphy, 40 passed away in late December from complications related to influenza A. Students and staff at West Central are mourning the death of a man, who they say will be remembered for his caring personality and his compassion.

“His ever-positive outlook was contagious,” said Karin Renner, English teacher at West Central High School. “He bled West Central blue and always put his students first, seeing the best in them when their teachers often didn’t. I’ll miss his charm, his humor, his sarcasm and his wit.”

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Murphy grew up in Pierre, SD and graduated from Riggs High School in 1992. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in guidance and counseling from SDSU. He leaves behind his wife Robin and three children, Alaina, Lauren and Liam.

2015 Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Hindbjorgen, 3rd Grade, Garfield Challenge Center “She always knows what to do if there is a problem. She calms us down when we are stressed.”

“She helps me feel better about my work and makes learning fun!”

“She is patient and fun.”

“She is nice, fun, encouraging and kind.”

Nominated by Elsa F., Maddy J., Brea W. and Claire D. Miss Kautz, 2nd Grade, Fred Assam Elementary, Brandon “She wants her students to treat each other and care about one another as if they are a family.”

Nominated by Lillian P. Mrs. Lundquist, 5th Grade, All City Elementary “She has the amazing ability to make every single child in her classroom feel special and loved.

She is invested in each child intellectually and emotionally.”

Nominated by Lauren M.

Mrs. Miller, 2nd Grade, Explorer Elementary “She brings fun, unique ways of learning in her classroom and the kids love her. She is funny and takes care of me when I am having a bad day at school.”

Nominated by Avarie C. Mrs. Lambert, Kindergarten, Baltic Elementary “She makes all of our learning so much fun. I enjoy going to school every day to see what new things I can learn.”

Nominated by Serena T. Mr. Bolstad, 5th Grade, Camelot Intermediate, Brookings, SD “He is really funny and helps us learn in a way that is fun.” He has Bolstad bucks we can earn and some of the things we can buy are lunch party, sitting in his chair for the day, movie day, extra recess, or pencils.”

Nominated by Ayisha A. Mr. Flint, 5th Grade, West Central Humboldt Elementary “He makes everything fun and he makes books more fun because he has a lot of funny voices.”

Nominated by Elizabeth G.

Miss Prasnicki, Kindergarten, Tea Elementary School “She has a creative and unique teaching style, as well as a very inviting classroom.”

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Mrs. Boyle, 1st Grade, Harvey Dunn Elementary “She makes sure school is always fun, not boring. I love Mrs. Boyle because she is super kind. She helps us all be friends so I know that she is the best teacher.”

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Mrs. Hollaren, 5th Grade, Holy Spirit “She cares about what we do wrong and changes it so we can do good.”

Nominated by Ndj A. Mr. Hunt, 4th Grade Good Shepard Lutheran School “He is really funny, fun and sometimes serious. He even let me call him Mr. Cheese!”

Nominated by Sidney J. Ms. Neugebauer, 2nd Grade, Garretson School District “She has a theme that is different from the last that she bases all her teaching around for that year.

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Saturday, February 14 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required) All American Gymnastics Academy, $80/$130 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Going Back to Work Support Group Educated Mommy

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8:30 AM-4:30 PM Kindergarten Round-Up Baltic Elementary 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Craft Corner Museum of Visual Materials 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Play Groups Morningside Community Center 10:00 AM-10:50 AM Little All Stars Ages walking-6yrs (Punch card purchase required) All American Gymnastics Academy, $80/$130 10:05 AM-10:40 AM ToddlerTime Ronning Library 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Dare To Be...Wednesdays Prairie West Library 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Puppetivity Main Library 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Jump Rope for Heart MariCar Community Center

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Friday, February 20 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Play Groups Morningside Community Center

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Organic? Free Range? Natural? With all the different labels on food, a trip to the grocery store can sometimes be intimidating and confusing. As a farmer, I raise food by USDA standards every day, and I feel fortunate to have the background and understanding of those food labels that I do.

I think it’s important to remember that a lot of the labels you see on food packages describe how food was raised, not the product’s nutritional value. For example, an organic tomato has the same nutrients and vitamins as a conventional tomato. They were just grown with different farming practices.

I thought it would be helpful to share some of the common labels you might see at the grocery store and what they really mean.

• Cage Free – Poultry products

labeled cage free are sourced from poultry raised in an open building, room, or enclosed area with unlimited access to food and fresh water throughout their life.

• Free Range – Food products that are labeled free range are sourced from animals raised with continuous access to the outdoors throughout their life, in addition to shelter with unlimited access to food and fresh water.

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cates how the food was processed, not how it was raised. Foods labeled as natural must contain no artificial ingredients and be minimally processed.

• No Added Hormones –

Animals that are raised with no added hormones were not given hormones throughout their lives.

Federal regulations have never permitted hormones in poultry, pork or goats.

• Non-GMO – Food labeled

non-GMO comes from non-biotech crops. Non-GMO labels are voluntary and not required by USDA.

• Organic – These foods are grown,

or raised according to federal organic guidelines, which set stipulations for soil quality, animal raising practices, pest and weed control, and the use of additives in processing. Most foods need to be raised on organic soils for at least three years before they can be certified organic.

• Pasture raised – No USDA

definition exists for pasture-raised labeling.

As a farmer, I feel 100% comfortable about the safety of food I purchase at the grocery store, because I know that somewhere there is a family like mine raising it. All foods – no matter the label- must meet certain health and safety regulations before being sold. Several U.S. government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), monitor the food production chain through regulations and inspections from farm to fork to ensure that all food is safe.

In this issue, I’m sharing some of my favorite soup recipes with you. I hope you and your family will cozy up and enjoy some of them this winter. They are also great crock-pot recipes for when you and your family are on the go!

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recipes from the farm to your table

Dawn’s RECIPES

POTATO Cheese SOUP Ingredients • • • • • • • • • •

3 c or more diced potatoes ½ c finely diced carrots 3 tbsp chopped onion 1 c chicken broth ¼ c butter ¼ c flour 2 c milk ¾ c diced cooked ham ½ lb or more Velveeta Salt and pepper

Directions Combine vegetables and boil in water until tender. Melt butter in small saucepan and blend in flour slowly. Add milk, cooking and

stirring until smooth and slightly thick. Gradually add milk sauce to vegetables. Add ham and stir until well blended. Add cheese cubes, chicken broth and stir until cheese cubes are melted.

Notes: This recipe can be changed according to your preferences.

For example, some of my family members do not like onions, so I use onion salt to substitute. You can also add more ingredients to it if you’d like. Sometimes I like to add a little hot sauce to give it an extra kick.

Hearty HAM BONE SOUP Ingredients

Directions

For the Stock:

For the Stock:

• Leftover ham bone • Water

Place the ham bone in a large pot, or Dutch oven.

Fill the pot with water until it just covers the ham bone. Bring to a boil and simmer for an hour or more until the meat begins to fall off the bone. Remove from heat and let cool. Skim the grease/fat off the top.

For the Soup: • • • • • • • • • • •

ham stock 2 bay leaves 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 2 (14.5 oz) cans cannellini beans 1 onion, chopped 1 c celery, chopped 1 c carrots, Sliced 2 c potatoes, peeled & cubed 3 cloves fresh garlic 2 tbsp fresh thyme ground pepper to taste

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For the Soup: Heat the pot with ham stock on medium-low. Add bay leaves, diced tomatoes and cannellini beans.

Stir in onion, celery, carrots and potatoes. Add garlic, thyme and pepper. Cook until potatoes and celery are well done. Remove bay leaves and serve warm with bread.

Notes: If you don’t have a ham bone, you can save time by replacing the ham stock with 48 oz. of chicken stock.

Dawn’s RECIPES

VEGETABLE BEEF Stew

Ingredients • 2 to 3 tbsp butter • 1-1/2 lb round steak, cut into ½ in. cubes

Directions In a large frying pan, sauté round steak. When the meat is almost

done, add the chopped onion, green pepper, jalapeño peppers, chili peppers and chopped cabbage. Cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about four minutes. Set aside on a large plate.

In a large soup pot, add beef broth, potatoes and carrots and cook in the broth for about 20 minutes.

Add the stewed tomatoes, the browned meat and vegetables that you set aside earlier. Simmer for about 20 more minutes, and add the green beans and corn. Simmer uncovered until the potatoes and carrots are done. Add the peas and let the stew simmer until the peas are heated.

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• 1 chopped onion • 1 green pepper • ½ c jalapeño pepper (For a spicier soup, leave the seeds in the peppers) • ¼ c chili pepper • ½ c chopped cabbage • 2 c beef broth • 1 medium carrot, sliced (about ½ c) • 2 large potatoes, cubed • 1 qt stewed tomatoes • 1 c corn • ½ c green beans • ½ c green peas

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Tuscan TURKEY SOUP Ingredients

Directions

• 1 lb ground turkey • 1 (15oz) can low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 c) • 2 carrots, diced (about 1/2 c) • 2 stalks celery, diced, (about 1/2 c) • 1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 1/2 c) • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried) • 2 tsp chopped fresh sage leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried) • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper • 32oz low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth • 1 (14.5oz) can no-salt added diced tomatoes • 2 c chopped baby spinach leaves • 1/3 c freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown turkey in pan and drain grease.

Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, browned turkey, carrots, celery, zucchini, garlic, thyme, sage, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and cook stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the beans and the spinach leaves and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes more.

Serve topped with parmesan, if desired.

Notes: Sometimes when I make this soup, I’ll brown the turkey and chop all of the vegetables the night before. In the morning, I’ll quick add everything to a crockpot and let it cook throughout the day.

Add the broth and tomatoes with the juice and bring to a boil.

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by Alyssa Kuecker, Avera Health

Understanding and Coping with ADHD

You get a call from school about your child. Another call. Instead of working quietly at his desk, he’s up and about, chatting with his “neighbors.” Why can’t he just sit still?”

“This isn’t his fault,” said Samuel Schimelpfenig, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician at Avera Medical Group 7th Avenue. He explains how ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, affects a child as well as methods that can help manage the condition.

What causes ADHD? In children with ADHD, the front part of the brain, which helps control behavior is not as active as that of other children.

Fortunately, many methods are available. Each child is different, so a method that works for one child may not work as well for another. The goal is to help your child enjoy going to school and to have friends. School should be a good experience.

These children are prone to the inattentiveness, fidgeting and “bouncing off the walls” that we know accompany ADHD. These symptoms become more apparent at ages 5 or 6 when children are spending more time at a desk. A child with ADHD may struggle with sitting still and concentrating on the task at hand.

Since teachers often have busy classrooms, they can’t always focus all their attention on one child. But individualized attention, from perhaps a teacher’s aide, can improve a child’s focus and performance in school. Squeezing a stress ball during class can also redirect impulsive energy.

In addition, keep your child on a routine, such as a time and place to complete homework, go to bed and do chores. Medications are also available, and can be highly effective.

What are the negative impacts?

Can children grow out of ADHD?

What are its symptoms?

The biggest impacts we see reflect on a child’s performance in school and ability to make friends. Other kids have a hard time relating to a child with ADHD. Most often, however, we see it in how well the child completes his or her schoolwork.

What makes the symptoms worse?

Technology, such as tablets and video games, can worsen symptoms. Also, kids are inside more often today, so those with ADHD don’t burn off as much energy. Poor sleep or not enough sleep is another thing that worsens ADHD. Occasionally, certain foods have been associated with ADHD symptoms as well.

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What can help manage ADHD?

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Generally not. However, as children grow and mature, they realize their ADHD is something they must manage themselves. They accept they must put forth more effort to pay attention and complete tasks.

How can parents help their child?

First of all, understanding the diagnosis is a big thing parents can do to help their child. He or she is not making a conscious decision to cause disturbances! If your child is displaying symptoms of ADHD, simply call a pediatrician or primary care provider to set up an appointment. n

by Shaina Herrmann, Shaina’s Deals

Parent/Child

Give each child $5 in a Valentine’s Day card with a special note, then take them out to let them

choose one small treat and one small toy.

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Valentine Dates

Cook a special Valentine breakfast together, or bake plenty of heart shaped treats to

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deliver to friends and family later.

Spend some time at County Fair playing games, visit the Washington Pavilion, or head over to All American Gymnastics for open gym on Valentine’s Day Morning.

The Museum of Visual Materials has a free craft corner and a visit to Mini Critters is always fun to check out the animals.

Children need times where Mom and or Dad can provide their full attention! Valentine’s Day is a great day to do just that. It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you and your kids are able to spend the time together with no distractions. Consider some of the options listed below.

Paint pottery together at Color Me Mine!

The pieces are ready for pick up one week after painting.

Go roller-skating, or blading together at Carousel Skate. Be sure to check out carousel-skate.com/coupons. php for discounts before you head out.

Cooking class at home! Does your child love to cook? Ask your child what they would like to learn how to cook and set up a time for a special cooking class at home.

Let your child choose a restaurant, get all dressed up and take them out. Dads, be sure to bring a flower for your little lady!

See a movie at West Mall 7 Theater. Movies are only $3, popcorn and drinks are only $2 each!

Organize a fun scavenger hunt! “Roses are red, violets are blue, can you find these clues?”

Camp in the living room! Set up a tent, make decorations for inside, read books on kindness, and enjoy a night of fun games and heart shaped treats!

Are you and your kids crafty? Plan a Valentine craft night! Pinterest is loaded with thousands of ideas for you. n

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