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10 Watching Your Child Grow

Developmental warning signs to watch for.

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All you need to know to get your child involved.

14 Eat and Treat

Local kids give back on Halloween.

Eye Doctor for Your Children Key things to consider.

18 Five Things to

Consider When Adopting an Older Child Tips for an easy transition.

20 C hildcare for Kids

with Special Needs What to look for when searching for care.

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Financial planning for your family.

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Helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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by Lee Gertsen, DDS, Family Dental Center – Sioux Falls, SD

Dental Care

During Pregnancy An expecting mother has plenty to think about while pregnant, so it’s no surprise that dental care can be overlooked during this exciting and challenging time. It’s a common misconception that dental treatment should be postponed until after the baby has arrived. In fact, routine dental exams and cleanings are almost always recommended. Pregnancy can put women at a greater risk for gingivitis and tooth decay, so dedicated flossing and brushing with fluoride toothpaste is more important now than ever.

Women who experience morning sickness are particularly susceptible to changes in their dental health, but baking soda can be used during tooth brushing to neutralize the acid exposure to your teeth and gums.

Many patients are concerned about dental x-rays while pregnant. If x-rays are needed for diagnosis of tooth decay or during a dental emergency, it is safe to do so. Your dental team will cover you with a protective lead apron to minimize exposure to you and your baby. When dental treatment (fillings, root canals, tooth extraction, etc...) is required, it is most ideal to receive treatment in the second trimester of pregnancy. However, with careful planning, dental care can be safe in all stages of pregnancy.

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Keep in mind, a dental emergency should always be attended to as soon as possible. Although many medications are off-limits while expecting, a local anesthetic can be used safely during treatment.

Some pain medications and antibiotics can be used as well. Your dentist and your physician can work together to establish the best plan for you.

Your dentist and dental hygienist are familiar with the unique needs of pregnant women; so don’t be afraid to contact your dental clinic with any small or large concern. Don’t forget to ask your dentist when they recommend bringing in your new son or daughter for their first dental visit. Good luck. n

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Watching Your Child Grow

Key Developmental Milestones From Birth to 9 Months All parents are excited to see their child grow and change, and so many of those changes take place in the first nine months of life.There are a number of key developmental milestones you can look for at each stage in your baby’s young life as you share in your baby’s learning. Knowing the developmental milestones for your baby’s age can help you know if a visit with your baby’s doctor may be needed.

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0-3 months developmental checklist • • • • • • • •

Searches for your face Looks at your eyes Follows you with his or her eyes Moves fist to mouth Smiles when spoken to Turns head to the sound of your voice Lifts head and begins to hold it up Uses legs to push against you

Health watch Talk to your doctor if your 3-month-old: • Does not watch or follow moving objects • Does not hold onto toys • Does not smile at people • Cannot hold head up well

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3-6 months development checklist • • • • • •

Reaches and grabs at toys Kicks at toys with feet Puts toys in mouth to feel them Rolls over Lifts head and chest while on stomach Blow bubbles to listen to the noise

Health watch Talk to your child’s doctor if your 6-month-old: • Does not roll over in either direction • Does not turn head toward sounds • Does not laugh or make squealing sounds • Cries unhappily while pulling legs up towards chest

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by Desiree Rohrbach, ‘Hood Intern

Activities for Kids

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The last thing a parent wants to feel is as though tra frustrating when your child has a disability their child is missing out.This can be exand cannot par ticipate the same way as his or her peers.We live in a community that is helpful and suppor tive of all children. Her e are a few local programs that are geared specifically towards children with special nee ds: Dakota Spirit Sparklers

Starting as early as six years old, children can join the Sparklers cheer team. This non-competit ive team has weekly practices and five to six performan ces at local events. The Sparklers require no previous experience, and offer financial aid for low budget fami lies.

Music Therapy Services of South Dak ota

Music therapy can be used to enhance anyo ne’s quality of life. It can also be used to improve physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being . Music Therapy of South Dakota gives all children the chance to learn the art of music while working on social skills, expression, and problem solving.

Adaptive Aquatics

Adaptive aquatics at the Sanford Wellness Center in Sioux Falls, offers children a unique prog ram. With help from parents, doctors, and therapists ; teachers create goals for each student. These goals range from getting over that initial fear of the water to increasing strength, balance, dexterity and motor skills .

Camp High Hopes

Camp High Hopes in Sioux City, Iowa offer s weekend camps. This camp offers sessions with a 1:3 counselor to camper ratio, and multiple seasonal activities for children of all ages.

Lifescape

Lifescape is an organization dedicated to helping those with special needs throughout their entire lives.

Lifescape offers different programs and servi ces in the Sioux Falls area and Rapid City area, along with free parent training. Services offered range from adaptive aquatics to everyday therapy sessions including speech, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

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Miss Amazing Pageant

The Miss Amazing Pageant is a beauty page ant that believes in giving every girl the opportuni ty to reach her full potential. They hope to give girls with disabilities the chance to participate, have fun, and gain confidence.

Miracle League

Miracle League is a non-competitive base ball team open to anyone, regardless of ability. Fun and safety are a top priority. Miracle league offers hand icapped accessible dugouts and cushioned fields.

In addition, each participant is given his or her own “ball buddy,” to help teach and assist.

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for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Supporting someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to become an independent and self-determined individual is extremely exciting and rewarding! Sometimes getting to that point of success can certainly have its emotional ups and downs and sideways turns in between. That’s because there is no single strategy that works for all individuals with ASD. Every person has their own learning style that is unique to them, regardless if they have a diagnosis of ASD. What we do know through extensive research is that individuals who have ASD generally are visual learners.

Therefore, these individuals are extremely cognizant of the visual world around them and are looking to learn and follow information provided in this modality far greater than other forms. Here are some simple and quick strategies that can help in the home setting:

Visual Schedules: Structuring up the home through visual supports will greatly help an individual with ASD understand the world around them and what is expected.

In the home setting, take note all the times you are making verbal requests and create something that will support this request visually as well. This can be as simple as taking photos of a dinner plate with silverware or a bed room that is clean and organized and have them printed at your local store. Then take the time and teach your child what you expect when you hand them one of these photos. The next time your child is in playing on the computer in a heated online game and you need them to make their bed and get ready for the day. You can simply show them the photo of the room

clean and then set a visual timer. This simple non-verbal act now tells the child that they need to have their room clean by the time the timer goes off! Clear expectations can greatly make transitions go much smoother.

Video modeling: Used a pay phone lately? Nope, I didn’t think so! Pretty much everyone has a cell phone.

What you may not realize is there is a powerful feature integrated right into the cell phone which has the potential to open new learning avenues in the home setting. That simple feature is the use of your phones camera to create simple but awesome instructional videos. Known as video modeling, this evidence-based strategy can help your child understand concepts that previously was difficult to understand. Need to teach a skill on sorting laundry? Great! Grab a family member and have one person be the director and the other the actor. Always demonstrate what you want the individual to do! (Don’t show what not to do.) Have the actor demonstrate all the steps to complete the task while you narrate what is going on. Once complete you have an awesome video-modeling example you can have your child watch over and over to teach the skills they need to be independent! n October 2015 | thehoodmagazine.com

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Halloween is right around the corner, and it’s likely that many kids are itching to don their costumes and hunt for candy in local neighborhoods. While trick-or-treating is a longtime tradition for many, one local group of kids is making a difference through their own tradition called “Eat and Treat.”

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Max and Jack Hilgenberg are 9 and 10-years-old. They, along with their friends Liam, Emory and Elana have plans to continue their mission from last year: to collect food and raise awareness about hunger in the Sioux Falls area.

For his 8th birthday party, Max opted to collect and donate food rather than receive gifts from his guests. This sparked some thoughts in Max and his brother Jack about making a difference.

“People can’t always go to the grocery store and buy the food they need,” said the boys.

After the birthday party, the boys sat down with their mom and thought up a plan. Instead of collecting candy from their neighbors, they would send a letter requesting items to be picked up, by them, on Halloween for the local food pantry.

“We just sent a letter to all our neighbors,” said Max, “One of them said ‘Wow!’” In total, through Eat and Treat, more than 220 pounds of food was collected and donated to the Sioux Falls food pantry. The kids went to the pantry for a tour and an educational talk on the serious help Feeding South Dakota provides local families every day.

“Helping other people was really fun too,” said Jack.

This year, though, the group has bigger plans. “We want to collect at least 70 items,” said Elana.

In addition to growing their donation, this group of friends plans on involving even more of their classmates. Max says they plan on putting up posters and encouraging their friends to start similar projects in their neighborhoods.

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“It’s really easy,” said Max. When asked to give advice to other kids looking to make a difference, the group suggested asking friends to get together and brainstorm.

“Just ask,” they said in unison.

Eat and Treat is an inspiring story of the differences anyone can make when they find their heart is in the right place. n

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by Dr. Angela Gulbranson, OD, Visions Eyecare and Vision Therapy Center

Finding the Right Eye Doctor

For Your Children

As parents, we are constantly juggling our schedules to make sure everyone gets what they need. We have to be able to judge what is really important and what can wait. As a result, scheduling yearly eye exams for our children can sometimes get delayed.

The first step to scheduling an eye examination for your child is to find the right eye doctor. It is important to bring your children to an eye doctor who specializes in pediatric vision care because the doctor and the staff are typically very experienced working with children and can quickly put them at ease. The office is designed to be “kid friendly” so the children are comfortable being there. In addition, if your child needs glasses, these offices typically have a large selection of children’s frames that are designed for the proper fit and durability kids need.

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The next challenge is finding a doctor whose schedule fits yours. Many parents prefer after school, evening hours and Saturday appointments. Unfortunately not all doctor offices have this option, so be sure to check their website.

While there are many obvious signs when children have vision problems, such as not seeing things in the distance or one or both eyes seem to turn the wrong way, it is also important for parents to know that children often don’t complain when they have trouble seeing. Parents need to be alert to various behavioral signs that their child has difficulty. Attention problems, avoiding reading, tracking problems, difficulty with sports and learning problems are all signs that there may be a hidden vision problem.

Once you have identified your new family eye doctor, the next step is identifying when to schedule an appointment. It is important to schedule a yearly eye exam, even if your child doesn’t appear to have a vision problem. During the eye exam, the doctor will

To find an eye care provider who specializes in working with children, understands how vision develops, offers non-surgical treatment for eye turns (strabismus) and alternatives to patching for lazy eye (amblyopia), visit: www.covd.org. n

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Five Things to Consider when

Adopting an Older Child

Nisha likes to read scary stories and write in her journal. Janelle, an emerging foodie, wants to be a chef. Cody hopes his forever family will have a garden because he likes to study insects.

These children and teens are among the thousands in the United States who are in foster care and are eligible for adoption. Older children, defined as ages five and up, have often experienced a chaotic home life and family disruption. These vulnerable children are waiting for the love and stability that only a family can provide.

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Would you consider adopting an older child? These key considerations can help you prepare.

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1. B uilding a secure attachment with an older child may take longer than you’d expect. Realistically, bonding could take more than a year. Older children have had time, and reason, to build defenses. You will need to be patient and intentional in connecting with your child to win her trust.

2. S chedule trauma assessments early so you can get your child the professional help he may need. You may be tempted to skip this step and “see how things go” in the initial adjustment period. But if you find your child has struggles beyond typical “adjustment issues,” you may have to wait several months for an appointment.

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if older child adoption would influence birth order.

Talk openly about adoption with other children in the home and involve them in the decision. As parents, it’s important to consider the wellbeing of every child in your home.

cialists, trauma-informed therapists, developmental pediatricians, and tutors. Your adoption specialist can help you get started.

5. Build a support network that will provide practical, long-term help when times get tough. Take advantage of post-adoption resources including support groups, respite care, and ongoing education like webinars and conferences.

Older children like Nisha, Janelle and Cody are regular kids with goals and dreams, and a loving family is where they will thrive best. Perhaps your family could be the answer for a child in need. n

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Facility- Ensure that the space is appropriate for your child. Is it safe, accessible, and clean? Are the supplies and materials appropriate and engaging for your child? Think about the things that help your child feel comfortable and safe. Depending on your child’s needs, you may want to see a secure door system or a playground with specialized equipment. For children with sensory processing challenges it may be helpful to note the number of children in care as well as the noise level and lighting.

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Kallie

In 2013, our then 4-year-old daughter Kallie was diagnosed with brain cancer.

It was the most devastating diagnosis we could ever receive. Kallie was just a month shy of five years old; she was excelling in pre-school and was a bubbly bouncy girl who enjoyed every moment of life.

Two surgeries later, a long hospital stay and a trip to Boston for treatment, Kallie continues to recover. She’s now 7-years-old and loves first grade. She’s nearly two years cancer free and continues with MRI scans every three months along with hours of therapy sessions each week.

Her second surgery saved her life, but it would also bring many challenges.

From having to help her re-learn to walk and talk, to doing basic things that used to come so easy for her, the journey hasn’t been easy.

When I think of families that inspire, I don’t think of my family. I think of so many others. When you are put in a situation like this, you do all you can to advocate for your child and give them the best possible chance to succeed in life. You go on adrenaline for days, weeks, months and years. You change in ways that are hard to describe.

In this issue, we’ll introduce you to some local families that inspire us. These families, like many others, have amazing stories to share and we hope they’ll inspire you.

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Nieva Her Story

Imagine struggling for months, knowing something wasn’t quite right with your child. Several doctors appointments, unexplained symptoms including horrible fevers, swelling, dark under-eye circles and the energy of a normal two and a half year old, non-existent.

This is the beginning of Nieva’s story. It’s a story that comes with ups and downs and many moments of uncertainty.

“My husband, Jordon and I were both in such shock,” said Amanda as she remembers getting the dreaded news from doctors.

Nieva was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in May of 2013. It was a day that changed Nieva’s family forever. But, it would get worse before it would get better for the family.

“In April of 2015, with just three months left of her rigorous two year treatment regimen, Nieva contracted chickenpox,” said Amanda. “The chickenpox spread, her lungs failed and she was intubated and put on ventilators for nine days. We almost lost her.”

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Nieva pulled through, but getting back to her old spunky self would take time.

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“When she came out of intubation, it took over a week for her to come back to us cognitively,” said Amanda.

“We were dealing with a very rare and strange scenario.”

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After struggles keeping the chickenpox at bay because of Nieva’s weakened immune system, integrative therapies and new medications helped clear things up in July of 2015.

Through this journey, Jordon and Amanda learned quickly that your adrenaline runs out.

“You are not superman and you are not superwoman,” said Amanda. “You will do everything you can all day, all night, as long as you can, but you can only do that for so long.”

Looking back and looking to the future, Nieva’s family is forever changed in many ways.

“Our family used to always be rushing and very busy.

But all the long hours added stress and unhealthy habits,” said Amanda. “We didn’t have time to eat right, exercise, keep the house clean, or interact much as a family.”

On diagnosis day, the family crashed.

“I remember how meaningless stuff felt after Nieva was diagnosed,” said Amanda. “I’d walk through rooms and feel a deep knot forming.”

It was the realization that no possession could ever compare to Nieva. Since then, the family has worked on getting rid of excess items from their home.

They’ve also altered work schedules.

“I think as a family we feel we have been given a second chance,” said Amanda. “We’ve discovered what’s truly important.”

Her Fight for Life Meet Caj’monai. She’s the twin sister to Cashmeire and a vibrant eight-year-old girl who thoroughly loves life. The past eight years of Caj’monai’s life have been anything but a breeze. Carrie, the girls’ mother, remembers the journey well.

“Cashmeire and Caj’monai joined our family at 15 days old, said Carrie. “Cashmeire came home from the hospital on day 15 and Caj’monai needed to have open-heart surgery and a feeding tube placed so she was welcomed home at three months old.

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Caj’monai had five hospital stays in her first year of life and many challenges each year after.

“Respiratory infections were life challenging,” said Carrie. “Hospital visits were long and gruesome, but Caj’monai always seemed to fight through them.”

Her fight for life has paid off. She’s now a vibrant 8-year-old who goes to birthday parties with her classmates, is on top of the pyramids in her cheer squad and swims in the pool like a fish.

Travis and Carrie Geppert are parenting a blended family with eight children and while Caj’monai has some special needs, the couple say it’s about all of their children.

“All of our children have unique needs,” said Carrie.

“Caj’monai’s needs might seem a little more obvious to others, but it’s important to recognize all of our children’s needs. The standards for a quality life should not changed based on a disability.”

When it comes to overcoming adversity, Carrie says there is always a silver lining.

“Every challenge is an opportunity to grow and build in strength and in character,” said Carrie. “It is a season of pain that no one ever wants to endure, but you’re always wiser in the outcome.”

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And something she’s learned along the way is to always try to take up those offers for help.

“Lean on your support system. Others WANT to help,” said Carrie. “They just don’t always know how. Rely on church, friends, family and co-workers.”

In the moments when you question your child’s future, Carrie has this to say.

“Don’t misjudge your child’s capabilities,” said Carrie.

“I had no hopes of her eating on her own, walking on her own, or speaking with her voice. Wow did she prove me foolish!”

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Colby His Courage

At 10-years-old, Colby calls himself “unfortunately unlucky.”

His mom and dad, Dave and Stacy Jones, recall some scary moments when Colby was just a few months old.

“We learned that he had severe food allergies after he started to have reactions to food at daycare,” said Stacy. “The older he got, the more food allergies we uncovered.”

Imagine making dinner for your family and trying to cook without many of the staple items most of us take for granted. The Jones family has learned to adapt to Colby’s allergies, while keeping his younger sister, Karlee, happy too! Colby’s list of allergens is a long one. He’s allergic to dairy, egg, peanut, peas, raw pears and raw peaches. Doctors tell the family he may outgrow some of his allergies, but it’s a long process and there are no guarantees. continued >

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“When Colby was in the first grade, we found out he had lost all hearing in his left ear,” said Stacy. “There was no hope of that hearing ever returning.”

The Jones’ did what many parents would do. They wasted no time in finding out what options were available to help their son hear.

“Our only option to at least help him was a Baha Implant surgery,” said Stacy. “The Baha captures sound on one side of his head and transfers the sound into a titanium screw in his skull and then through the bone over to his right ear.”

While the device doesn’t restore hearing, it helps. It cannot be worn all the time, however, so the family is always making modifications to make sure he can hear.

Between Colby’s food allergies and hearing loss, Stacy says she’s learned a lot on this journey.

“I’ve learned to never assume,” said Stacy. “I never assume food is safe in any environment for my son, and I never assume others (especially teachers and daycare providers) recognize and remember his hearing loss.”

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And just because the family has a handle on the food allergies and has helped Colby adapt to his hearing loss, it doesn’t mean everything is back to normal. The Jones’ will always advocate for their son to make sure his hearing loss doesn’t negatively impact him as he continues to learn and grow.

“We fight a lot of misperception,” said Stacy. “Just because he can hear out of one ear, doesn’t mean it is just fine. It gets old when people say, ‘Well, at least he has one good ear!’ You need two ears to hear effectively, and hearing will ALWAYS be a challenge.” n

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Natural Inspiration Kids getting occupational therapy from Robin Mills quickly get a real-life lesson that disabilities are something to work around, rather than something that limits their lives.

Robin, whose expertise in sensory integration therapy for kids is well-known in the area. She was born without a left hand. She began wearing a prosthesis (hook) at age three, and began wearing an electric hand at age 15. She didn’t know life any other way, except perhaps to have a heart for helping others. A neighbor child with severe cerebral palsy made her want to learn to help him and others have more fulfilling lives, and drew her to the field of occupational therapy.

She did her clinical work with LifeScape (then Crippled Children’s and later Children’s Care) and stayed on as an employee. 30 years later, she’s still inspiring kids and their families that life can be just as fulfilling with a disability--in fact, Robin inspires everyone around her.

16 years ago, she decided to adopt a child, so she traveled to China and became Mom to eight-and-ahalf month-old Lily. Robin took single parenting in her stride, and Lily thrived. Then Robin wanted to be a foster parent, inspired again by a family from her childhood.

She waited until Lily was okay with the idea, and then five years ago, the first of 16 foster children came to stay in their care. The two are a team, with Lily providing critical assistance in caring for the children who come

into their home. Two years ago, one little boy came and stayed. Ta’te is three and a half, and Robin is now his legal guardian.

“He’s stubborn and has the most charming smile you’ve ever seen and a great laugh,” said Robin.

Like Lily, he is becoming a figure skater, and performed in a spring skating show. Robin and Lily are pretty sure he was the cutest kid on ice.

“Being a single mom isn’t always easy,” said Robin. “But I saw my mom handle things alone while my dad was deployed for long periods in the National Guard.”

Children don’t always notice right away that she is missing a hand, but get beyond it pretty fast after asking a few questions. Her patients love her, and so do their parents.

“My favorite part of my job is working with the families,” said Robin. “Sharing in their successes and joys, and helping when things aren’t going so well.”

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by Jessica Brovold, ‘Hood Editor

Halloween!

This time of year there are so many sweet treats flying around, so it’s important to think of some healthy options for your kiddos as they get ready to celebrate Halloween.

I made this for my kids to share with their friends and it was a huge hit.The kids love how cute the pumpkins look and aren’t those little banana ghosts just adorable?

This might be one of the easiest Halloween snacks you can make and it’s healthy! All you need is: • • • •

Bananas Mandarin oranges Celery Chocolate chips

The photo speaks for itself. This is so easy, aside from the time it takes to peel all those mandarin oranges. My kids love this Halloween snack and so do their friends!

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by Alyssa Kuecker, Avera Health

Leaving Kids Breathless It’s a sunny afternoon, and you’re watching your child and his friends scurry around in a game of tag.Your child, however, isn’t laughing or having fun. Instead, he’s hunched over, hands on knees, relentlessly coughing and struggling to catch his breath.

“Coughing and wheezing are tell-tale signs a child may be suffering from asthma,” said Wilfredo Veloira Jr., MD, Pediatric Pulmonologist with Avera Medical Group Pediatric Specialists Sioux Falls. “The signs of asthma appear during the first year of life, when parents may notice excessive coughing, abnormal breathing and wheezing.”

In the U.S. alone, 7 million children under the age of 18 have asthma. That’s about one in 10 children.

Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which the airways narrow, swell and become irritated in response to various stimuli. Not only do the muscles surrounding the airways tighten, but excess mucus clogs the airways further — making breathing nearly impossible.

The result is an asthma attack, characterized by coughing, a wheezing or whistling sound, and chest tightness. (If your child is having difficulty breathing, but doesn’t have a treatment plan to manage the symptoms, get medical help immediately.)

A wide range of factors can cause an asthma attack.

“Common triggers include tobacco smoke, incense and perfumes, cold air, mold, and allergies to cats, dogs and pollen,” listed Veloira. “Viral infections, exercise and even

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emotions can induce an asthma attack in those with hypersensitive airways.”

The best way to manage asthma is through medication and eliminating exposure to allergens and airborne irritants.

In general, there are two categories of asthma medication: fast-acting medications that relieve asthma attacks and long-term medications that help control symptoms and prevent asthma attacks from occurring. Medications are typically delivered through an inhaler.

“The goal of these medications is to keep airway inflammation and hyper-reactivity to a minimum,” explained Veloira. “They may also help reduce the child’s sensitivity to triggers.”

Asthma doesn’t exactly disappear when a child grows and gets older. With larger lungs and less sensitive airways, asthma can lie dormant in the body, yet reawaken under the right conditions. That’s why proper management is important for long-term success.

“If your child is experiencing any sort of irregular breathing patterns, visit with your doctor,” said Veloira.

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by Kara Weber, Creative /Events Director

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It’s October and what better way to display those cute yearly Halloween costume pictures than by making a Halloween ‘timeline-vine’ to show how much your children have grown each year.

Learning about timelines has likely been part of your child’s school curriculum, so what a great way to learn by making your own timeline at home!

3. For webs, we just drew spider webs on printer paper and attached them

1. C ollect a photo of your child in their

4. Print out a photo from each year

Halloween costume from each year of Halloween they have dressed up.

2. We made two different time-lines. One pumpkin time-vine and one spider web-vine. Have children color or paint plates to make pumpkins, and you can even finger weave yarn to make a thick vine.

with tape to some web-like yarn. and attach it to the pumpkin or web.

5. Have children organize them by year and put their time-line in order. You can even have a question mark to show your vine’s future costume for this year.

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by Peggy Greenway Traveling down the grocery aisle, shoppers encounter countless labels on food. With so many buzzwords on food products, it can sometimes be challenging to sort through them and understand what they all mean, especially when it comes to the term “natural.”

In fact, “natural” is featured on $40 billion worth of food sales in the United States, only second overall to health claims about fat content. When people think of the term natural, they might think they are purchasing food that is more nutritious or raised in a safer way than other foods. However, that’s not necessarily the case.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food labeled as natural as: “Natural: As required by USDA, meat, poultry and egg products labeled as ‘natural’ must be minimally processed and contain no artificial

ingredients. However, the natural label does not include any standards regarding farm practices and only applies to processing of meat and egg products. There are no standards or regulations for the labeling of natural food products if they do not contain meat or eggs.”

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “FDA has not developed a definition for use of the term natural or its derivatives. However, the agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances.”

What does that mean for peanut butter, granola bars and all the rest of those “natural” food products not subject to the specific USDA and FDA rules noted above? Ultimately, the answer is unclear.

The item could, in fact, contain bona fide natural ingredients, but the label could also be driven primarily by marketing strategies.

As a soybean farmer with my own family at home, I think it’s important to provide people with food that is safe and healthy. When it comes to how we raise our food, we

want to be a resource for people who have questions. The next time you have a question about what a label means or what we do on our farms, please feel free to reach out to me or visit www.findourcommonground.com to learn more.

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Ingredients

• 3 -1/2 to 4 lbs pork loin roast, boneless • 2 tbsp cinnamon • 2 tbsp salt • 1 tsp white pepper • 2 tbsp sugar • 1 onion, finely grated • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 to 2 tbsp soy sauce

Directions

Combine cinnamon, salt, pepper, sugar, onion, and garlic. Blend in 1 tablespoon soy sauce. If not spreadable, add another tbsp of soy sauce. Rub mixture into loin.

Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.

Grill pork over medium-low indirect fire 1 to 1-1/2 hours (about 20 minutes per pound) or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees. Remove roast from heat; let rest about 10 minutes before cutting into thin slices.

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CARAMEL POPCORN

Ingredients • 1 1/2 lbs thinly sliced bacon • 3 tbsp corn oil • 1/2 c premium popping corn FOR THE CARAMEL • 3/4 c butter • 1 c brown sugar, packed • 1/4 c corn syrup • 1 tbsp Sriracha chili sauce, (optional) • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Lay the bacon flat on a sheet pan and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and place bacon on a plate covered with paper towels.

Lower oven temperature to 225 degrees. When the bacon cools, chop it into small pieces and set aside. Spray a large bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Heat the

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oil over medium heat in a large heavy Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid. Add the popcorn and cook, shaking often until the corn begins to pop.

Cover and continue cooking and shaking until the popping is done. Transfer the popped corn to the bowl.

To make the caramel, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and corn syrup and mix well. Cook for 4 minutes until bubbly and hot.

Remove from the heat and add the salt, baking soda and Sriracha if desired. Mix well. Working quickly while everything is hot, drizzle the caramel over the popped corn and top it with the bacon. Using two silicone spoons or spatulas fold

the popcorn mixture gently until it is all well coated. Wrap a large baking sheet in foil and transfer the popcorn mixture to it. Spread the mixture evenly and put the pan in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove and toss the popcorn and then return it to the oven for another 15 minutes. Remove and transfer the popcorn to two clean baking sheets separating it and spreading it evenly to cool. Let rest for 10 minutes, then eat or store in an airtight container.

HAM AND CHEESE Muffins • 2 c flour • 1 tbsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 egg • 1 c buttermilk • 1/4 c vegetable oil • 8 oz ham steak, boneless, diced • 1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated

Directions Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Lightly grease and flour 12 regular muffin tins. In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Whisk together the egg, buttermilk and oil in a small bowl. Stir in the ham and cheese.

Using a rubber spatula, stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.

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Spoon into each of the prepared muffin tins approximately 3/4 full.

Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from muffin tin and let cool.

PORK AND HASH BROWN

Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients • 2 lbs boneless pork sirloin roast, or pork sirloin chops, cut into 1/2-inch dice • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2/3 c flour • 2 c chicken broth • 4 c baby spinach • 4 c mixed frozen vegetables, thawed • 4 tsp Italian seasoning • salt and pepper • 5 c shredded frozen hash brown potatoes

Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Position oven rack about 8 inches from the broiler.

In a small stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add pork and cook, stirring

occasionally, until browned on all sides.

Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, stirring until smooth, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in spinach, mixed vegetables, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer pork mixture to a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish, spreading it out evenly. Arrange potatoes on top and bake until heated through, about 40 minutes. Turn on the broiler and continue to cook until the potatoes are browned, about 5 minutes.

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How to Handle Disagreements with Teachers and other

Tricky School Situations School is full of occasions for disagreements. So how can you as a parent navigate school issues while still being fair and respectful? Here are some do’s and don’ts on how to handle disagreements with teachers that I’ve developed over the years:

1. D o stay in touch. Teachers really like it when parents communicate regularly. It makes a team.

They want the same thing you do – success for kids. Introduce yourself at the first Back-to-School event. Stay involved during the year. Volunteer if you can. Let teachers know if you have any special or unique skills you can share. Get to know one another. It’s hard to fight with a friend.

2. D o talk directly with the teacher. When an issue comes up, calmly address it with the teacher directly. Check the facts. Maybe the teacher’s unaware of your concern. I’ve found disputes can be worsened by emails sent in anger, escalations to the principal and uninformed accusations.

3. D on’t criticize in front of the kids. Most kids like their teacher. When kids hear you badmouthing Ms. Swanson, they get confused and feel

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the anxiety of divided loyalty. Don’t put your child in the middle. Besides, it won’t solve the problem.

4. Do find the right time and place to discuss the disagreement. You’re busy.

The teacher’s busy. Mutually agree on a time and place – real or electronic – when the two of you can talk, without distractions or disrespect. Speak calmly. Listen intently. Come up with a game plan, if necessary.

5. Don’t forget to follow up. It’s part of staying in touch. You can do this face-to-face, by phone, by email, on the school’s web site or even on the teacher’s web page. Today, it’s easier than ever.

When kids know their parents and teachers are staying in contact, they realize the important adults in their lives are working together for their benefit and acting like adults.

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by Valarie Lemkau, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sycamore Branch Manager

It’s tough to establish a nest egg if you’re constantly worried about your finances: the mortgage payment, kids’ activities, or payments on a new vehicle. However, getting into the groove of saving can be a smoother transition than you think. Here are a few simple tips to help you get started: Write Down Your Expenses If you don’t keep track of where your money is being spent, it’s difficult to know what you have or what you will need. Simply putting your finances on paper in the form of a budget, a grocery list, or a wish list can be eye-opening and save you money.

Find a Financial Advisor Who Understands You Your savings should be working for you, not waiting for you. A good financial planner or banker can help you invest in strategies that fit your goals and your risk tolerance. Relationships are vitally important in building your knowledge-base and your bank account.

Set a Couple Goals, and Don’t Get Distracted We all have goals, but it’s best to hone in on just a couple: a college fund, a retirement plan, or that long overdue vacation. When you prioritize your needs, it’s easier to begin planning. Did you know that saving $50 every paycheck adds up to $1,200 at the end of the year? Talk to your

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Look Beyond Tonight’s Dinner Plans In the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, looking beyond tonight’s dinner plans can feel daunting. But if you make a habit of anticipating what the next six months, five years, or ten years will bring, you’ll better align yourself with goals of early retirement or funding your child’s college tuition. A little planning can eliminate a lot of stress.

Be Open to Change Your bank, planner, or adviser should alert you to market and product changes, so you can make sound, responsible decisions about what’s best for your financial interests. Re-evaluating the return you are earning -- or rate you are spending -- can add up to substantial savings.

With so many options out there, it’s important to find someone you can trust to help you navigate through them all and set you on the path to saving. n

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by Anna Ayotte, Museum of Visual Materials

Having a Halloween party this year? Make it a hit with these games you can make at home!

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Frankenstein Roll Materials: 1 cardboard box Paper (gift wrap or construction paper) Black tissue paper 2 black paper cups Paint

Directions: Take your cardboard box and cut a hole in the lower middle to create a mouth. Don’t cut the bottom of the mouth out because that will be Frankenstein’s tongue. You will want to cut the hole big enough to roll a ball in the box with ease.

Wrap the box with inside out gift-wrap paper or your choice of construction paper and start painting your Frankenstein’s face.

Inside out gift-wrap will make it easier to paint on instead of the brown cardboard.

Attach a black paper cup to each of the boxes side using a hot glue gun or packaging tape. This will look like Frankenstein’s bolts.

To create hair, staple black tissue paper onto the top of his head.

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Witches Wrangle parent 45 Materials: Glow stick necklaces (attach twothree to create a large ring) 3-6 witch hats 3-6 liters of soda

Directions: Place the witch hats on top of the soda bottles and toss your glow stick ring to try and wrangle a witch!

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by Shaina Herrmann, Shaina’s Deals

Simple and Affordable

Halloween Fun! For so many of us, while we would love to go all out and spend hundreds on unique decorations for our homes, we usually can’t make that work within our tight budgets!

You can enjoy the holiday without breaking the bank by doing several simple projects that cost between $5-$10.

These are a few of our family favorites!

•D raw spooky faces onto orange plastic cups with a permanent marker. Display the cups upside down on your porch with battery operated tea lights underneath.

•D ip small pumpkins into silver or gold paint.

•F ill jars with candy corn and other assortments of fall colored candies. If you have ribbon in autumn colors, wrap that around your jars.

•C over a group of small lamp posts or any 2 foot posts of any kinds with pieces of disposable plastic table cloths.

Draw faces on the front to create a group of ghosts in your front yard!

•U se cardboard, grey paint, and a black sharpie to create a cemetery in your yard. Cut out shapes of tombstones (cross, rectangular, ovals) then spray paint. Once the paint dries, write names or R.I.P. on

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the stones. Apply a wooden or plastic yard stake to the back with glue to plant it in the ground. Surround your stones with long grass or hay.

• I f you’re like me, you probably don’t want to save every last thing that you’ve used before, however it does pay to have at least a few things saved to reuse each year.

Invest in one or two reusable jack o’lanterns from a hobby store. You can even have your children decorate them! Light them up with battery operated candles. Each year it’ll be a great start to your decorations.

• Draw jack o’ lantern faces onto 10-15 clementine’s/mandarins. Have a bowl of them sitting out on your porch. You never know if someone will choose a fruit over candy!

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