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What I Be Want to

When I Grow Up!

Simple Ways

to Save on School Supplies

Home Alone

AFTER SCHOOL Sioux Empire’s Parenting

Resource

23 What I Want to Be

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When I Grow Up

Local kids dream big for future careers.

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child 19 Home Alone After School

pregnancy 8 Breastfeeding Back at Work

When is your child ready?

20 Party Plan-It

Sioux Falls teenagers start unique business.

10 Ask the Village

Common parenting related questions.

family 32 How to Get Your Child

14 Five Tips for a New

School Year of Math

Summer time math studies.

15 Back to School Prep

Are you missing something?

16 Animal

Encounters Fuel Lifelong Learning How animals help kids grow.

Learning to Let Go Helping your kids gain independence.

52 B anking and Back to College

54 Backpack Safety and Posture

Avoiding pain and stress.

Ready For Kindergarten Preparing for a smooth transition.

34 Mommy Gets Fit 2016

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51 Off to School:

Things to consider before changing banks.

Tips to help you prepare.

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An update on our Mommy Gets Fit participant’s journey to wellness.

35 10 Ways to Save on School Supplies

Get creative and stay on budget.

36 Young Minds Learn

Much Before School Getting kids thinking about learning at an early age.

45 B ack to School Nutrition Tips

Keeping your active kids healthy.

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57 Bathroom Toilet Safety and Kids

Tips to prevent injury or drowning.

58 V etting Residents

and Why it Matters Things to consider before becoming a landlord.

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS We joined KSFY and KDLT to reveal our May/June birthday issue and featured our ‘Creative Kite’ craft on KDLT News in June. Also, a big thanks to everyone who stopped to see us at It’s All About Science Festival and Breakfast on the Farm!

President & Publisher Steffanie Liston-Holtrop Hoodlum Productions, LLC 605-366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com Editor Jessica Brovold jessica@thehoodmagazine.com Art & Design Director Ally Vogel ally@allysart.com Digital Media Director Jillian Lemons jillian@thehoodmagazine.com Development Director Healther Kittelson heather@thehoodmagazine.com Creative/Events Director Jaclyn Small Administrative Assistant Erika Tufton Interns Kyra Torgerson, Desiree Rohrbach, Laura Kunz Contributing Photographers Fresh Love Photography & Birth Services, Jackie Toft Photography, South Dakota Department of Tourism, Studiofotografie, Kristi Shanks Photography Contributing Writers Christine Duncan, Katie Fritz, Randy Grimsley, Lisa Groon, Angela Gulbranson, Shaina Herrmann, Danielle Johnson, Stacy Kracht, Lizzie Kuckuk, Alyssa Kuecker, Desiree Rohrbach

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Our family fitness issue is in September. We will reveal Tara Copple’s results of the 2016 Mommy Gets Fit Challenge with Koko FitClub Sioux Falls. You’ll also find lots of ideas and encouragement to engage the whole family in health and wellness.

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During your pregnancy, consider meeting with your human resources team and your supervisor.

Understanding the laws and policies that protect you as a breastfeeding mother is critical for a smooth transition. Another option is connecting with other mothers and checking out the resources offered in your community. Talk with your employer to have a clear plan for maternity leave, a private and secure place to pump, a clearly outlined schedule for pumping and a joint agreement with your employer as to the flexibility of this schedule.

Fast forward to the weeks before you return to work.

Some families choose to transition slowly and we’ve seen a lot of success with this method.

Here’s how it looks: 1. Pump during or following your first morning nursing session (4-5 sessions).

2. Identify a trusted care provider who offers a bottle (not mom).

3. L eave the house for a pedicure, shopping date or walk in the park.

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Many mothers have a hard time when it comes to going back to work after a baby and continuing to breastfeed. Here are a few ideas to help this transition run more smoothly.

4. R eturn a few hours later to nurse your baby and provide all kinds of cuddles and love.

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Once everyone gets the hang of this, try a half-day of daycare with your identified provider. You can think of this as a trial run and use it as time to prepare for going back to work. You might go shopping for some new work clothes, sort through some emails or head to the office to connect with your supervisor and arrange your schedule. When your first full work day arrives, hopefully you’ll feel a little more prepared. Depending on the age of your child, you’ll want to pump at least every 2-3 hours. Bringing a blanket or onesie that smells like your baby or some videos will help with your milk let-down. If you’re exclusively nursing when you are home, consider leaving your pump at work. You can simply bring the milk you pumped on Monday to daycare on Tuesday (etc.). Also, don’t be afraid to ask other moms for tips and advice. You’ve got this momma! You’re going to be amazing! n

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Common Parenting Related Questions Do I need to take childbirth classes?

We would highly recommend attending a childbirth prep class. You and your partner have a lot of options regarding method and structure, but most of them really come down to teaching the general happenings during pregnancy and labor, and how you can best prepare your mind and body.

There are several different instruction methods including: Bradley, Hypnobirthing, and Lamaze. Many families say they’ve felt more connected to other families by joining a smaller series course, but others like the idea of a quick, weekend course. You can also prepare by hiring a birth doula to help facilitate some of the concepts you’re learning in your classes. Your childbirth educator can also offer additional community resources to doula support, birth photography, breastfeeding and postpartum support.

When should my baby start sleeping through the night?

We all just want to know we’re doing the right thing as mothers, and that looks differently for every family. It is expected that infants will wake multiple times during the night. This is normal and is a survival mechanism for babies. As you discover what might work best for your family, you might find it helpful to research “4th trimester,” “wonder weeks,” and “safe co-sleeping.”

Also, the research by Dr. James Mckenna has offered families some great resources to feel comfortable in

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their individual, nighttime, parenting arrangements.

Overall, some families have found it helpful to focus on developing a successful nighttime parenting plan in those beginning months rather than focusing on ways to make your baby sleep longer periods.

People keep talking about coconut oil.

What is it?

Coconut oil (CO) is solid at room temperature, but melts immediately at about 76 degrees, so it works well in a lot of different applications. You can purchase it in a few different forms, but the “extra virgin, organic, unrefined” version is a pretty popular option. Families swear by CO for everything from diaper rash treatment to deep conditioner. Try a little dab first to make sure it’s not something you’re sensitive to and then slather it on to your hearts’ content! Let’s just make a little list of all the fabulous uses, shall we?

• Replace your cooking oil with this healthier option • Smooth out rough elbows and heels • Remove makeup • Soften cradle cap • Use at every diaper change to prevent rash • Make granola or chocolate melt ways • Use as a carrier oil for essential oils n

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Daycares offer children with an eye-opening opportunity to meet a variety of different people from different backgrounds.

Daycares and preschools also prepare children for elementary school, getting them accustomed to spending time away from home and giving them a head start in learning things such as, colors, shapes, letters and numbers.

Even more importantly, they learn how to line up, take turns, tie their own shoes and zip up their jackets.

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Dedicated Teachers: Many of the teachers at Apple Tree have been with the center for up to 15 years, the eldest teacher having worked there for 27 years. These workers don’t stay with Apple Tree because it’s easy or pays well; they stay because they have a passion for making a difference. Apple Tree provides their teachers with on-going education, by paying for their child development associate degrees. This way, the workers can reach their full potential, and the children are provided with the absolute best.

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Apple Tree wants their children to be in a happy, safe, clean and healthy environment that will prepare them for academic success.

When it comes to training their teachers, Apple Tree goes above and beyond what the state requires. They have a camera system set up in all their facilities with sound and video. This helps with questions you might have about your child’s day and provides an extra checks and balance system to make sure that Apple Tree is the safest it can be.

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Apple Tree has weekly themes their activities revolve around. If the theme is ‘My Great State,’ for example, Apple Tree spends the week teaching the children about South Dakota and Native American History. The week is full of fun activities, like taking a field trip to Beaver Creek, bringing in a bell dancer or hoop dancer, painting the state flower and exploring buffalo hides and bones. Other activities include visits from the Zoo Mobile or artists and dancers who wish to share their talents.

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Recently at a high school graduation, as names were being called, Lori realized many of those who walked across the stage that day used to attend Apple Tree. “A large percentage of the children had gotten their start with us and were having successful academic careers,” said Lori. “We must be doing something right!”

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Every parent hopes his or her child starts off a new school year with confidence. As you look ahead to a new school year, you can take some practical steps to help your child prepare for a new year of math.

1. I dentify any areas your child needs to work on.

• T alk with your child’s past & future math teacher and determine any areas your child could improve on this year.

• Ask your child what their goals are for the new school year and what challenged them the most last year.

2. Develop an action plan.

• O nce you’ve figured out which areas your child needs to focus on, make a plan to work on those areas to give them confidence for a new year.

• Don’t focus on too many things at once. Make sure core competencies are addressed before skipping ahead to new topics.

• Seek outside help and advice if necessary or if you’re not sure what resources to use.

3. Keep a positive attitude.

clouds your experiences. Make sure your child keeps a positive attitude toward math.

• Don’t focus on past negative experiences.

• Celebrate achievements and progress.

4. Make time for math.

• Start doing some math before school starts.

• Make a plan for when you will set aside enough time to focus on homework and math practice once school begins.

• Be involved in math practice so your child knows you value their effort.

5. Remember to have fun.

• F ind ways of incorporating math into your everyday life so your child can practice their math skills while doing fun activities such as shopping, cooking, sports and road trips. n

• It’s hard to improve in any subject when negativity

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It’s hard to believe, but another school year is about to start! As parents, it’s our job to ensure that our children begin the year with all their supplies. A child’s vision can have a huge impact on academic performance and behavior in the classroom, but an eye exam is often not on the back to school checklist.

Why an eye exam and not a vision screening? Vision screenings typically test to see how well your child can see the letters on an eye chart. Most people don’t realize all 20/20 means is that you are looking at the eye chart from a distance of 20 feet and you are able to see the size of that letter. That’s it!

If you think about it for a minute: Where does a child do most of his or her learning? Most reading, writing, homework and test taking is done up close (one may see well at distance but not see properly at 16 inches in front of them, which is the recommended reading distance).

So, what are some of the skills that are missed if we only look at distance vision and only check if someone has “20/20”?

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• See the letters clearly as our eyes are moving • Move from line to line effortlessly and accurately In the classroom, we need to be able to look at materials on our desk and quickly focus on the teacher’s writing on the board so we can copy it back to our notes. We need to be able to do this all day! If any of these visual skills are missing or deficient, reading and learning will be difficult.

In order to make sure your child has all the visual skills required for academic success, you need to see an optometrist who provides an in-depth binocular vision evaluation or will refer you to a colleague who does.

So, as you make their “back-to-school” list of things to do, start with an eye exam to make sure your child’s eyes are healthy and he or she doesn’t need glasses. But, if he or she struggles with reading or schoolwork, also ask for a binocular vision evaluation. n

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The spark in a child’s eye as he sheepishly touches a scaly lizard or laughs as he sees a rhinoceros wallow in the mud isn’t just excitement, it is a learning moment in the making. falcon fluff his feathers or feeling the soft lips of goats on their hands, these encounters give kids a full sensory experience—they can see, hear, smell and (sometimes!) touch the animal in front of them.

This allows kids with a wide range of learning styles to benefit from a single experience by focusing their attention and helping to absorb new information.

Here are a few things to remember the next time your child goes nose-to-nose with an animal acquaintance:

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Emotions (even the rude ones) are good.

Contact with animals creates an emotional experience, which is a key part of the learning process. Studies have shown that when kids have an emotional reaction while learning a new fact, even if a child’s response is “eww!” when they see a giraffe’s “gross,” long tongue reaching for a piece of kale, they will retain that fact better and longer than when learning the same information from a book or television.

Keep it fun and fundamental for all learners. Visual learners, auditory learners and tactile learners alike can benefit from getting upclose with animals. Whether it’s watching a peregrine

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Studies show that informal play and learning experiences, like visiting the zoo, provide countless benefits to children, including boosting communication and critical thinking skills. More specifically, informal learning encounters with animals have their own unique benefits, such as developing empathy and lifelong conservation values.

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Animal encounters can be an opportunity to spark wonder and curiosity about the natural world while creating treasured memories and starting conversations that last the entire car ride home.

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by Alyssa Kuecker, Avera Health

With school back in session, it may be a relief to know exactly where your child is during the workday.

Yet those couple of hours between the last school bell of the day and your return home still must be structured to ensure your child’s safety. When children get a little older, parents are faced with the decision of whether to allow them to stay home alone or have after-school care.

Safety is a priority when children are trusted with staying home alone after school, meaning they have a general sense of what to do in case of fire, bad weather, ingestion of harmful substances or strangers roaming around the neighborhood.

There’s no “magic age” when a child is ready to be home alone. Rather, it’s a matter of maturity, says Doniese Wilcox, Certified Family Life Educator at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.

“Just because your child is at home doesn’t mean you don’t have to consider possible safety concerns,” Wilcox warns. “You want to ensure your child knows how to handle certain situations.”

Consider past experiences:

Keep a list of important phone numbers visible on the kitchen fridge, and explain to your child when it is appropriate to call each one. For example, calling Poison Control in case a younger sibling drinks a brightly colored liquid cleaner. Kids should memorize their parents’ numbers in case their phone is lost, the battery dies or they have to leave quickly and call at a safer location.

• How does your child handle stress?

• C an your child effectively come up with a solution when there’s a problem?

• H as your child displayed good decision-making skills?

• D oes your child follow through with responsibilities in general?

“It’s OK to admit that your child may not be ready to stay home alone,” states Wilcox, “but you can practice.”

Try leaving your child at home for an hour. Before parting, remind your child of what to do in case there is an emergency. Don’t put too much emphasis on the negative — you don’t want to scare him or her!

“Talk about the positives. Your child will gain your trust and a bit more freedom with this added responsibility,” Wilcox says.

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Practice is key. While eating dinner, role-play different scenarios your child may face. Encourage your child to think through the actions he or she would take if there were a fire, tornado or severe thunderstorm. Who would he or she call? Where would your child go? Is he or she responsible for younger siblings?

Wilcox concludes, “It won’t make the circumstances any less scary, but practicing how to handle situations like these will help your child gain confidence in managing the home while mom and dad are still at work.” n

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Party Plan-It Keira, Katie, Brita and Paige are 14 year-old entrepreneurs who run a party planning business. ‘Party Plan-It’ was started two years ago. The girls were looking for something to do over the summer to make money, and decided to put on a neighborhood kids’ camp. Twenty kids attended and loved the week-long camp, then a camp attendee’s mom asked the girls if they could help at her daughter’s pool party and another mom asked them to help with a block party.

They quickly realized they could make some extra money doing something they enjoyed by starting a party business! They created a website, business cards and opened a checking account. They even offer party package options – their spa party is the most popular.

Word has spread quickly. They started by throwing parties for families in their neighborhood, but now they get asked by people all over town, as well as nearby towns. The girls organize parties of all kinds – children’s birthday parties, block parties and Christmas cookie decorating parties. They average one party per month, but these busy planners are especially busy at the beginning and the end of summer.

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They always talk to the child and parents ahead of time to find out their favorite colors and decide a theme. They do all aspects of the organizing, except the food. The girls shop for the décor, plan activities, set up and clean up. They also have an option where parents can plan the event themselves and the girls can just be hired to work the event.

The best compliment they’ve received came from a mom who said she was able to enjoy her child’s birthday with the help of Party Plan-It. She was able to relax and have fun with her child, instead of running around the whole time. The girls take photos during the parties and write down who gave what gift to make it easy for sending “thank you” cards.

These entrepreneurs’ moms take turns being the parental liaison for their business. They make sure the girls get where they need to be and help shop for supplies. This will be their third summer of offering Kidz Kamp. The camp now has a waiting list, and attendance was cut off at thirty! n

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When I Grow Up!

by Jessica Brovold

From the time we are young, people start asking what we want to be when we grow up. It’s important for kids to have dreams and aspirations. Whether it’s being a mom, or dad, to caring for animals, kids of all ages have ideas of what their dream job will be one day. Watching them grow into young adults and figure out their future is one of the greatest joys of parenthood. A big thanks to Youth Enrichment Services for letting us stop by one of their classrooms to talk with kids and hear all those big dreams of what they’d like to be when they grow up!

We also reached out to the community to find kids willing to share their stories, and we even helped them take on their dream job for a day. From the zoo, to the fire hall and even a design studio, these kids now have a pretty good idea of what their dream job might be like one day.

A special thanks to studiofotografie for spending the day with us.

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Nolan, 3 Zoo Keep er Nolan is three years old and has always loved animals. He dreams of one day being an ‘animal doctor.’

“I want to be an animal doctor for cheetahs, jaguars, lions, kangaroos, elephants, giraffes, gorillas, monkeys and cows,” said Nolan. “I want to help them. Check their owies on their trunks and use tissues and ice on them.”

Nolan’s mom, Amber, says she’s not surprised he wants to take care of animals.

“Nolan loves the zoo and has loved visiting the vet’s office with our dog, Hank,” said Amber. “We have talked about how animal doctors get to help animals at the vet’s office and the zoo and he’s just grasped onto the concept ever since.”

We recently spent some time with Nolan in the Kids Clinic at the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History in Sioux Falls. Nolan dressed up in full veterinary gear and was able to get some hands on experience

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when it comes to caring for animals. He spent time checking heartbeats, examining the animals’ ears and taking temperatures.

While caring for the animals would be Nolan’s main goal, he also has some other things he knows would be top priority.

“I look forward to feeding the animals,” said Nolan. “I like when they roar and go ‘ooo ooo aah ahh.’”

As for his parents, they say they love watching him dream and encourage him along the way.

“I could only dream to see Nolan do something he truly loves,” said Amber. “My wish for him would be to find a passion and go for it. I believe when people can do the things they love every day, they find that it brings happiness and success to them every day.”

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Mason, 5 r Firefighte Mason wants to be a firefighter one day. During our stop at Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, the crew was called out twice, so you can imagine the excitement when Mason got to see the firefighters slide down the pole and drive off in the trucks with their sirens blazing!

His mom, Abby, says his career goals have evolved quite a bit over the past couple years.

“His current profession of choice as a firefighter probably stems from his dad Erik’s career as an Engine Captain with the Dakota Prairie Grasslands, which is part of the United States Forest Service,” said Abby. “Mason is keen on noticing how much joy and excitement his dad conveys when discussing his own career. You can see the spark in Mason’s eyes and the excitement in his voice when he asks his Daddy

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questions about what the fire trucks look like that he gets to drive to fires and what each of the tools on the engine assist him with.”

When we asked Mason why he wants to be a firefighter when he grows up, his answer reaffirmed his admiration for the work his dad does.

“Because then I can go with daddy in the fire truck,” said Mason.

He also says his favorite part of the job would be “spraying water!”

And it seems taking on the role of a firefighter would be quite a new adventure.

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Mason, Firefighter “I haven’t been a firefighter before,” said Mason.

Since Mason is just 5-years-old, his parents want him to focus on what interests him and know one day he’ll find the career that fits him best.

“Life is filled with challenges, choices and changes,” said Abby. “As his parents, our goal is to help support him in discovering where his strengths, abilities and interests lie and give him some of those early experiences to learn and develop a solid knowledge base.”

They know that his career choice could change over time and say for parents, it’s important to be supportive no matter what age your child is.

“As he grows we will communicate the importance of being involved in a career that helps him grow as a person, create meaningful relationships and one that he is excited to be a part of,” said Abby. “Ultimately, we hope Mason will understand that whichever career field he chooses to take down the road, we will encourage and support him in reaching his highest potential.”

Kenna, Firefighter Kenna also wants to be a firefighter when she grows up. She joined ‘Hood Magazine along with Mason to get some hands-on experience with the job at Sioux Falls Fire Rescue recently. From getting inside the fire truck to spraying the fire hose, Kenna was thrilled to get the chance to experience her dream job!

“Kenna was impressed by the firefighters and the fire department during a recent preschool field trip,” said Desirae.” She loved seeing all the firefighters’ equipment and especially liked the fire trucks.”

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Kenna’s mom, Desirae, says her passion and quest to become a firefighter one day all started after a recent field trip.

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Kenna has quickly learned the potential danger of fires and how she might be able to help. When we asked her why she wanted to be a firefighter one day, she had this to say:

“Because firefighters take fire out of people’s houses!”

She says her favorite part of the job would be using the big fire hose, which she was able to try out on the job. Those she met with at the fire station left a lasting impression on Kenna.

“I want to be just like the firefighters I visited,” said Kenna.

And while Kenna might have many years to go before she can drive the big red fire truck, her parents understand the importance of letting her learn and dream big.

“We encourage our children to explore career choices that match their interests,” said Desirae. “We tell them that any job choice is within reach as long as they set goals and work hard to achieve them.”

Kenna’s dream came true, at least for this day. Even if she chooses a different path, she’ll always remember the firefighters she met, and the impact they have on so many lives in the community. For her parents, the visit reinforces their parenting style as they lead by example.

“We work hard and try to instill that same type of work ethic into our children,” said Desirae. “We believe that through hard work and determination, anything is possible. We teach our children that no goal (career or otherwise) is out of reach. If they want something, we encourage them to go after it!”

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Khallie, 7 Architect When you think of building a new house, you would most likely find an architect to draw up the plans, or you might call 7-year-old Khallie, who has a passion for dreaming up blue prints for homes. She one day hopes to be an architect.

Her mom finds notebooks filled with unique designs and is pretty sure Khallie has found her calling.

“Khallie really enjoys math, looking at different types of buildings and drawing house plans,” said her mom, Desirae. “She spends much of her free time filling notebooks with her unique house designs.”

We recently helped Khallie turn her dream into reality.

She spent some time with Allison Dvorak, an architect at Koch Hazard Architects in Sioux Falls. They talked about

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everything related to architecture and what all the different schematic symbols mean. They even found they have similar personalities. When Allison was a child, she also filled up notebooks with house plans, much like Khallie.

Khallie’s parents enjoy seeing her designs. They never criticize the creativity; in fact, they know it’s important for her to grow.

“We encourage our children to explore career choices that match their interests,” said Desirae. “We tell them that any job choice is within reach as long as they set goals and work hard to achieve them.”

As for Khallie, she’s pretty confident she’s found her calling.

“I want to be an architect because I like drawing and designing different types of buildings,” said Khallie.

Her favorite part of the job would be all the measurements and putting the house together and ultimately helping others.

“Being an architect would be fun because I could use my imagination and design awesome buildings for people,” said Khallie.

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Breathing exercise and practicing scales are all part of the skills needed to be a singer. For 8-year-old Nyah, her dreams recently came true for a day. She took center stage in the spot light at the Brennan Rock & Roll Academy, and she was all smiles.

Nyah one day dreams of being a singer and looks up to the artists she often sees on television. Her mom, Abir, says she’s always singing and dancing.

“Her favorite are the Disney singers,” said Abir. “She watches them every day and would love to be a singer one day.”

Nyah says there are many reasons to consider a singing career.

“Because it is fun, and I love to sing,” said Nyah. “I also would love traveling to new places to sing!”

Her travels to this stage gave her some experience with a microphone and even some of the instruments.

She even spent some time with an instructor getting a lesson in breathing and practicing scales.

For her family, they know singing can be a demanding career, but they are always by her side to encourage her.

“We always tell her that she can be anything her heart desires,” said Abir. “We just want her to be happy with whatever she chooses.”

Outside of singing, Nyah also loves playing soccer and being with friends. You might also find her humming a tune as she’s helping her dad in the garden or shopping with mom.

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Augusta is known for her unique outfits that show off her personality and she one day dreams of providing the same experience for others as a fashion designer. She recently spent some time at the Institute of Design in Sioux Falls where she took a tour of the design studio and some hands on experience. The walls inside the studio are filled with inspiration from the instructor and past students, and as you can imagine, Augusta was in her element.

“Augusta loves helping others and dressing them up,” said her mom, Emily.

“She is always practicing by dressing her siblings and our dog!”

During her visit, she learned how to do measurements and why they’re important. She also spent a lot of time sketching out ideas of her own.

“I love putting different things together from textures of fabrics to pops of color,” said Augusta. “It’s super fun! I also want people to feel good about themselves, and a new look can boost your confidence and also compliment your inner beauty.”

Augusta’s mom says she loves seeing her daughter’s inner beauty shine through in such a unique way.

“We couldn’t be more proud of Augusta’s aspirations to be a fashion designer,” said Emily. “We are glad Augusta wants to help people love themselves and make them smile.”

Augusta says she has one reason she dreams of being a fashion designer one day. “To help people feel better about their image and make them smile,” said Augusta.

And while she helps people smile, her family finds joy knowing she wants to make a difference in someone’s life.

“We want our kids to be happy, and if they help others in the process, it’s even better,” said Emily. “We love that Augusta sees the value of making someone feel better. We will continually praise our kids’ creativity and the persistence that our kids put into their dreams.”

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by Katie Fritz, Sioux Falls Catholic Schools

How to Get Your Child Ready For Kindergarten

Beginning kindergarten is a huge milestone for you and your child. Cherish each and every moment with your “soon-to-be” kindergartner, as we all know, they grow up right before our very eyes. You can have fun with your child by encouraging him/her to practice the following developmental areas in preparation for kindergarten.

Language Development

Physical Development

• Give one/two step directions.

Extra physical activity means better sleep, so keep your child active through gross motor activities.

• R ead! Read! Read! You can never read too much, but try for at least 20 minutes a day.

• G ive your child plenty of opportunities to draw, paint and just be creative.

• Have unstructured outdoor playtime, incorporate running, jumping and climbing.

• Play catch.

• T each uppercase/lowercase letters and sounds through play and games.

• Practice skipping and galloping.

Social/Emotional Development • Play board games/practice taking turns.

Be sure to include fine motor activities as well.

• Have play dates.

• Cut with scissors.

• Encourage your child to clean up after play.

• Stack blocks.

• Spend time with someone other than mom and dad.

• String beads.

Cognitive Development • G o on a shape hunt. Look for things that are shaped like circles, squares, rectangles and triangles.

• T alk about positional terms (up/down, over/under, top/bottom).

• Practice opposites (big/little, slow/fast, hot/cold).

• Count to 20.

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• Work on using the correct pencil grip.

Children want to feel needed. Help your child become independent and responsible by giving him/her simple jobs around the house (making the bed, clearing dishes from the table, cleaning up toys).

• Recognize/write numbers 1-10 • Make patterns (red, yellow, red, yellow).

• S ort household objects by color, size and shape (laundry, silverware, blocks).

• L earn colors (red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple, brown, black, white and pink).

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Back to School Sales - There are a few weeks each year when you can really save a large amount of money. Office supply stores and big box stores will have folders for 10-25 cents, crayons for 25 cents and you can find packs of quality markers for $2 or less! This is the time of year to stock up on these items.

Purchase enough for a full year or two!

Make Your Own - Make your own book covers, buy the 10 cent folders and have your kids decorate them with their own designs. Let your kids cover plain white binders with their favorite photos and stickers.

Buy in Bulk - You will not want to skimp on quality for items such as crayons, markers, pens and glue sticks. One way to save on the name brand items is to go in on them with a few friends and buy in bulk.

All-Year Stockpile - Set aside a bin or a box in your home for new school supplies. Throughout the year, use coupons, gift cards or rewards points to save

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Shop Multiple Stores - One store may have heavily discounted binders while another has great prices on pens and pencils. Set aside a few hours to shop for supplies and visit 3-4 stores to get the most bang for your buck.

Host a Back-to-School Swap - Get together with several friends that have kids of all ages. Swap books, educational toys and clothing.

Stick to the List - If your school has supplied you with a list, do your best to only buy what is on that list.

Price Matching - Gather up the sale flyers and head over to the big box stores that offer price-matching. If an office supply store is all out of their dollar pencil packs, you can take the flyer to a big box store; if they have the same product, you should be able to find it there and get it for the same price as the office store.

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Young Minds

Learn Much Before School From the moment they enter the world, children are a sponge – soaking up everything around them. From voices and facial recognition to how to get attention, show affection and relate to others, children immediately start their individual journeys that develop their personalities and knowledge bases as they grow into adulthood.

Yet, adults often notice (to their frustration) that their child can pick up skills and abilities much more quickly than they can themselves. Whether it’s dealing with technology, learning a new language or playing a sport, younger children seem to adapt and thrive at a faster pace than their adult counterparts.

How is it children learn so much so quickly, while adults may struggle with learning new things? The short answer is: “It’s all in your head.”

Due to the development of the prefrontal cortex, the older you get, the more you experience ‘functional fixedness.’ This makes adults perceive the world around them exactly as it is according to their own definition. For instance, grownups see the living room couch just as it is, but a child may see it as a life raft, race car or island.

According to Cognition Without Control: When a Little Frontal Lobe Goes a Long Way, as published in “Current Conditions in Psychological Science,” the creativity of children is caused by their still developing prefrontal cortex, which gives them the ability to be flexible and inventive. Children’s minds are inherently sponge-like, allowing problem solving and learning to occur in flexible ways. Over time, adult minds become more conditioned to perform.

During the early years of child development, it is important to let children experience and learn about the world around them. Let their imaginations take hold as they explore people, places and things. Seek out and spend time at places such as museums, parks and play areas where hands-on exploration is encouraged.

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FamilyFest is a truly unique event that focuses on the education and resources your family needs to make daily, weekly and yearly decisions. The day offers anything from recreational activities, sports and clubs to healthcare, education and family trips, respected local, state and national businesses, churches and organizations. Together all of our vendors create awareness and educate families about their products and services.

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Tuesday, July 12 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Gaming Bootcamp for Kids Raven Industries $299, Preregister 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Storytime Tuesdays Child’s Play Toys 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Behavior Therapy & Your Child LifeScape Preregister 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Farms after Five Tour Steineke Family Farm Preregister

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Sunday, July 17 8:00 PM-11:00 PM World of Outlaws and Fireworks Badlands Motor Speedway Varies

Monday, July 18 8:30 AM-5:30 PM Sioux Empire Community Theater Camp Hairspray Sioux Empire Community Theatre $400, Preregister 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Sing n’ Sprout Camp Sing n’ Sprout Studio $50/child, $45/sibling Preregister

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Saturday, July 23 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Family Skate Skate City $5 Admission + cost of Skates 2:00 PM-4:30 PM Saturday Cookie Decorating Days The Cookie Jar Eatery Preregister, $15 9:00 PM-11:30 PM Moonlight Movies Incredibles Fawick Park

Monday, July 25 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Latches Fresh Love Photography & Birth Services

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Returning to school can also mean returning to busy schedules filled with extracurricular activities and sports for kids and teens. Don’t forget to make good nutrition a part of that back-to-school routine to support growth and development, and help fuel your kids throughout the day.

Good nutrition has benefits beyond healthy growth and development. Breakfast, in particular, has been linked to better school performance, less weight gain and lower body mass indexes (BMIs) in kids. A healthy breakfast sets kids up for healthy meals and snacks the rest of the day and reduces the likelihood of overeating or choosing junk foods to curb their hunger later in the day.

Kids involved in sports have even greater nutrient needs.

They require extra calories to fuel exercise or training schedules in addition to calories and nutrients needed to maintain normal growth and development. Plan for three balanced meals, healthy snacks and plenty of water during the day.

Create balanced meals by including as many of these food groups as possible at each meal. For example, if your child likes toast for breakfast, add a piece of fruit and a source of protein, like eggs, to make the meal complete.

•L ean protein (meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, beans, nuts and seeds): Better options are usually grilled, baked or roasted.

• V egetables and fruit (mostly vegetables): Eat at least one serving per meal and snack.

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by CommonGround Living in South Dakota, we experience big changes in the weather from season to season. Many of us also see changes to our diets from season to season. Winter diets are heartier, while summer diets are lighter with more in-season foods to choose from.

We recently sat down with South Dakota soybean farmer Dawn to hear what summer cooking is like for her, including how she incorporates her favorite ingredient – sweet corn – into her family’s summer menu.

CommonGround: What kind of cooking do you do in the summer?

Dawn: A lot of what we eat is what we raise. I like to cook foods that are in-season. We have a

large garden that includes cabbage, tomatoes, peppers and beans, and, of course, out in the field we have my favorite: sweet corn.

CommonGround: What is the main difference between field corn and sweet corn?

Dawn: Driving through the heartland, you might think, with all those cornfields, we must have an overabundance of sweet corn. But what you might not know is that all the fields you drive past aren’t all sweet corn. Most fields consist of field corn.

Field corn is mostly used for livestock feed. The same is true for the soybeans we grow on our farm.

Globally, the livestock and poultry sectors consume 97 percent of U.S. soybean meal.

Sweet corn is the “corn on the cob” you eat every summer and the canned corn you get throughout the year. Field corn is not as sugary; sweetness is the main difference.

Most people don’t realize that sweet corn isn’t mature. It doesn’t get the height that field corn does. The sweet corn you’re eating is immature and in the milk stage. Field corn is harvested when it is mature and dry for processing.

CommonGround: When do you eat sweet corn?

Dawn: Eating sweet corn depends on the weather and when you plant it. The end of July or beginning of August is pretty typical for it to be ready.

CommonGround: What do you do with the sweet corn after you harvest it?

Dawn: We eat a lot of the sweet corn we grow right away. I’ll also freeze it and share with friends and family.

Commonground: What types of meals do you cook with sweet corn?

Dawn: I make a lot of different meals with sweet corn. I will use it in a hot corn dip, beef stew and corn bread. I will often freeze sweet corn when it’s on the mature side.

Dawn Scheier is a wife, mother, farmer, and South Dakota CommonGround volunteer from Salem, South Dakota.

To read more about her life on the farm, visit her at Scheier Farms on Facebook. www.findourcommonground.com.

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Dawn’s

MEXICAN CORN DIP

Ingredients • 1 cup (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese • 2 cups sweet corn, drained • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese • 3/4 cup sour cream

Directions Combine all the ingredients. Put in the slow cooker on low. Cook until everything is melted completely, about 1 hour. Use chips to dip.

Barbecue

CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS MEAL

Recipe from Hungry for Truth SD Ingredients • 1-1/2 pounds 90% lean ground beef • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, divided • 12 slices American cheese, divided • 12 wheat cocktail buns • 2 (16 ounce) packages coleslaw mix • 1-1/2 cups prepared coleslaw dressing • 12 apples, sliced

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Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill covered for 4 minutes. Turn and baste patties with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Continue grilling 4 to 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

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pink color. Place a cheese slice on each burger during last minute of cooking time.

Place burgers in cocktail buns and serve with additional barbecue sauce, as desired. Combine coleslaw mix with dressing and serve alongside the sliders and apple slices.

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Orange and Ginger

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Ingredients

Marinade • 1 cup orange juice • 1/4 cup cider vinegar • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated • 2 tablespoons orange zest, grated • 3 pork tenderloins (about 3 pounds total) Orange-Ginger Sauce • 1 cup orange marmalade • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions To make the marinade, combine the orange juice, vinegar, ginger and orange zest in a small bowl. Put the pork tenderloins

in a shallow pan and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.

To make the orange-ginger sauce, melt the marmalade in a small pan. Add the ginger, soy sauce, cider vinegar and mustard, stirring to combine; keep warm.

Prepare the grill with a mediumhot fire. Remove the meat from the marinade and season it with salt and pepper. Grill 15 to 20 minutes, turning at least once, until a thermometer inserted in the center of the meat reads 150 degrees.

Brush with some of the orangeginger sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Allow the meat to rest on a cutting board tented with aluminum foil for a few minutes before slicing. Slice the meat 1/2-inch thick on the diagonal. Pass the remaining sauce at the table.

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The school year is an exciting time, filled with firsts. Whether it’s your child’s first day of school or it’s his or her last year of school, letting them go can be tough. As exciting as these milestones can be, they are also difficult on parents. It’s hard to imagine that the infant you held only a few years ago is becoming an adult. Here are a few things to keep in mind when facing these large transitions in life.

Acknowledge your loss. As children grow older, it is an unfortunate fact that there will always be some loss for the parents. Understand that this feeling of loss is normal and validated.

over your child. You may have the urge to call or visit them regularly, but it is important to resist this. Rather than solving their problems, help them to become problem solvers.

Your role changes. As your child grows older, your role as a parent changes. On the journey from infancy to adulthood, a child’s dependence will change. They will become more independent and that is okay. Being aware of this fact can make the transitions easier on you.

Have your own interests. It is healthy to have your own hobbies and interests aside from your children. Take some time to focus on yourself and what you enjoy doing.

When you have something more than your children to occupy your life, it becomes easier to let them go.

Start releasing early. As parents, we want what

Maintain your marriage. You and your spouse

is best for our children and care passionately about them. This dedication to our kids makes us incredible parents to infants, but it is also important to allow more independence as they age. When your kids can tie their shoes, require them to do so by themselves. When they are capable of picking out reasonable outfits for the day, let them. By granting more responsibility each year, you’ll make the transition into adulthood easier for both of you.

should have more in common than just your children.

Parents who revolve their relationship solely around their kids have a difficult time when those children move on. Continue to find things that you enjoy doing as a couple, and discuss subjects other than your kids.

Prepare together. Talk to your children about the transition. If they are headed into preschool or college, help them prepare for what is coming. Do not hover

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It is normal to feel a sense of loss when your child reaches these important milestones, but remember to celebrate these transitions as well. The increased independence of your children is a chance to continue focusing on your interests, and a sign that you have done your job as a parent. n

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Back to College When your child moves away to college, a lot of things change. They’ll find themselves searching for their classes, navigating through a new grocery store and trying to remember where they parked their car. If all of that doesn’t sound like enough, don’t forget the real reason they’re there – to further their education.

One thing you shouldn’t have to worry about is finding them a new bank, because let’s be honest – when was the last time your child stepped into a bank? Thanks to advances in technology over the last few years, a lot of your banking can be done from a phone or computer.

This erases “move bank accounts” off your list!

Still not convinced? Let’s take a look at how easy it can be for you and your child to safely and effectively manage money by utilizing electronic solutions like online banking and mobile apps.

Online Banking Some would argue that the invention of online banking is one of the best financial advancements yet. Being able to manage money your way should be a necessity, not a luxury. With online banking, you can help your child pay virtually anyone. Whether it’s their landlord or even their roommate for last night’s pizza. With an email address and phone number, they’re also able to quickly send and receive money from family and friends.

Mobile Apps Many banks now have mobile apps, which is a useful way for everyone in your family to communicate while on-the-go. With services like mobile check deposit, your child can remotely deposit checks with their smartphone, just by snapping a few pictures. They can then check their account between classes, from the dorm or while on their way downtown.

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eStatements & Alerts Choosing to receive eStatements, as opposed to paper statements, allows your child access to their statement sooner than if it was to come by mail. When they’re moving apartments every year and still get mail at your house, the convenience of doing it all online makes things easier, not only for the postman but your family, too.

Another way to simplify keeping track of finances is to set up helpful reminders or alerts. Your student can receive these via text or email whenever activity occurs in their account. A few transaction notifications that are typically available are: • Deposit activity • Low balance alert • Withdrawal activity Life can get hectic – for you and your child. You’re busy running a household and being a chauffeur, while your college student will soon be trying to juggle a full schedule of classes and possibly even a job. Since their noses are always in their phones anyway, meet them on their own turf. When everything is changing, ensure one thing stays the same this fall by eliminating the stress of switching banks and utilizing the banking tools already at your fingertips. n

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by Dr. Christine Duncan, Lanpher Chiropractic

Backpack Safety and Posture: Avoiding Pain and Stress In recent studies, it has been seen that a disturbing number of young children are suffering from back pain much earlier in life than their parents or grandparents. This is due to the use of too large and too heavy a load being placed in their backpacks for school, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Consumer Product Safety Commission reports as many as 7,000 backpack injuries are seen in the emergency room each year.

In many chiropractic clinics, there has been a marked increase in the amount of young children who are complaining about back, neck and shoulder pain. Most cases are related to backpack wearing. This is not surprising, thinking about the disproportionate amounts of weight carried in backpacks, which are normally slung over just one shoulder. This extra burden, as seen in studies, can be as much as 39 lbs. for an adult man, and 29 lbs. for an adult woman. These amounts are just way too heavy for children.

The detrimental effects of children carrying too heavy a burden so often and at such a young age is great. There can be permanent curvature or deformity of the spine to accommodate the extra weight that their little bodies are just not ready for. This is a major problem, as this damage is done to them when they are in the midst of growth spurts.

The correct amount of weight in a child’s backpack is 10% of their weight, and the backpack needs to be worn correctly as well. Ergonomically correct backpacks are a little bit more expensive, but worth the money in the long run.

Here are things to look for when assessing your child’s backpack: • M ake sure the backpack never hangs more than four inches below their waistline.

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• M ake sure pointy or bulky objects are packed away from the area that will be resting on your child’s back.

• U rge your child to wear both shoulder straps; this will help them avoid neck and upper back muscle spasm from the weight shift that happens from a one strap carrying posture.

• W ide padded straps are important, so they don’t dig into your child’s shoulders.

• I f your child’s backpack still seems too heavy, talk to their teacher, and ask if they could leave heavy books and materials at school, or try to utilize online textbooks if the school has them available.

When in doubt, your local chiropractor is a great resource for analysis of your child’s backpack. They can suggest the correct brand, and style to best fit your child’s posture, size and weight. They can also perform light, gentle adjustments to your child’s spine to correct some of the postural issues that have already begun from their backpack wearing. Keeping their spine in line is the best way to combat the stress of heavy backpacks. n

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Toilet safety and kids might not be something that comes to mind when you think of child-proofing your home, but it should be at the top of your list. The toilet is something we use daily and while it’s safe for adults, it’s a whole different story when it comes to infants and toddlers.

Here are some tips to keep your child safe.

Secure the bathroom door:

Baby proof the toilet paper:

Secure the toilet lid:

Hide that toilet brush:

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the toilet can be one of the main drowning hazards to children in the home. To keep your young child safe, consider a baby proof toilet latch. There are many varieties available to prevent your child from opening up the toilet seat.

The toilet cleaning brush is filled with bacteria. It’s best to hide the brush out of baby’s sight and reach. Keep it in a cabinet and keep it covered to prevent it from dripping when it’s moved.

Look at the base of your toilet, and check for the bolts that secure your toilet to the floor. If one of the plastic caps is missing, be sure to replace it to avoid an injury,

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since the bolts are often sharp and could be dangerous to babies.

One simple way to keep kids away from the toilet is to make sure the bathroom door is shut and secure at all times. There are many ways to accomplish this. You can use a cover over the door knob or even attach a small lock up high where the child cannot reach.

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Bathroom Toilet Safety for Kids To keep your youngster from playing with the toilet paper and it going to waste, make sure the toilet paper holder is secure with a toilet paper guard, or placed out of reach.

Taking these small steps can prevent a potential tragedy in the bathroom. You’ll rest easy knowing your child is not getting into mischief in the bathroom, or worse yet, putting him or herself in danger. n

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Vetting Residents and Why it Matters Due to circumstances, homeowners who perhaps never considered owning a rental sometimes become accidental landlords.This can happen when homeowners put their home for sale during a weak housing market. When they realize the house won’t sell, renting the house until the market strengthens is often the best solution.

However, it can be nerve-wracking to think of a stranger living in what was just months before your own home.

Here are some ways to ensure your peace of mind when placing a tenant in your rental property.

It is essential to vet potential tenants before accepting them. Good vetting can mean that there are a few more days of vacancy. However, the cost of good vetting far outweighs the cost of a bad resident placement.

Vacancy is an emergency. A vacant property bleeds cash in the form of lost rent and utility costs that could be passed on to the resident. Just like flinching from a hot stove, it can be tempting to try to remove the pain by placing the first resident who comes along. But at what cost? In many situations, this is like jumping from the frying pan into the fire. A poor tenant placement can mean rent still doesn’t come in to pay the mortgage. But worse, because the property is now occupied, a paying resident cannot be placed. Cost can also come in the form of property damage caused by a poor resident placement.

Here are the checks to conduct on every applicant over the age of 18:

Here are some examples of residents vetted out that would have been placed without a good process.

• A previous landlord found that the applicant had started multiple fires at the property during their tenancy.

• A South Dakota criminal check was run and found an applicant with multiple convictions.

• A n applicant had a wad of cash, but no monthly income.

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Verify income greater than 3x rent Credit check National criminal check South Dakota criminal check Sex offender check Check social media accounts Previous landlord references

Remember, criminal activity committed in South Dakota does not show up on national criminal checks. You have to make a special request at the courthouse to pull South Dakota criminal records.

While vetting is important, equally important is how the checks are interpreted and used for qualifications. All qualifications must be fairly and equally applied so the manager or landlord doesn’t run afoul of fair housing laws. Stay educated on fair housing laws. n

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