'Hood Magazine-September 2014

September 2014

parent • child • family

TM

www.thehoodmagazine.com

e e r F FAMILY

FITNESS

Taking Her Life Back: mommy gets

CHALLENGE

HOW TO Fit Healthy Choices intoYour Budget

Sioux Empire’s Parenting Resource

You and baby For Baby’s Sake is a new resource for expectant moms and all South Dakota parents and families.

Give your baby the best possible start to a healthy life.

Find out more at forbabysakesd.com

9

on our cover 22 Taking Her Life Back: Mommy Gets Fit Challenge

34 How to Fit Healthy Choices into Your Budget

46 Free Family Fitness

child 14 Choosing the Right Bike for Your Child

16 Helping Kids with Disabilities Stay Active

pregnancy 8 Benefits of

Prenatal Yoga

contents

September 2014

©Amie Hansen Photography

TM

All kids like to be active and move. Kids with disabilities are no different — they just need some extra help to make it happen.

3

parent 41 That’s Your Cue

Talking to your daughter about her changing body.

42 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Mind

44 What is Your Plan?

The importance of establishing guardians for your children.

18 ‘Hood-tzee Giant Yard Dice Game

11 Keeping Fit from Pregnancy On

20 10 Math Games for

©Kristi Shanks Photography

baby

Here is a great way to get your family up and moving together in your own yard.

Parents and Kids

12 Puppy Adoption Prep

Is your family ready?

family 31 H ealthy Habits for Social Media Use When is it okay for my child to have a social media account?

©Kristi Shanks Photography

38 9 Ways to a

Healthier Family

40 P rescription Swim Goggles: A Great Option for Water Lovers

22 in every issue 4 Welcome 18 Kara’s Kreative 27 Calendar of Events 36 Menu Planning September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

welcome baby

TM

‘HOOD HAPPENINGS ‘Hood enjoyed participating in several area events this summer including It’s All About Science Festival, Hot Harley Nights Family Night, FamilyFest and Outdoor University 2014.

President & Publisher Steffanie Liston-Holtrop Hoodlum Productions, LLC 605-366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com Editor Hannah (Weise) Steck hannah@thehoodmagazine.com Design Director Ally Vogel 605-759-5615 ally@allysart.com Digital Media Director Jillian Lemons jillian@thehoodmagazine.com Advertising Account Executive Kelli Johnson 605-366-9357 kelli@thehoodmagazine.com Creative Ideas Director Kara Weber Contributing Design Molly Bruggeman Interns Sarah Sproul and Brianne Bernard Cover Story Photos: Kristi Shanks Photography Contributing Photographers Kristi Shanks Photography Amie Hansen Photography Ileana Perez Photography Contributing Writers Jennifer Long, Sarah Sproul, Christine Gillick, Chad Pickard, Rebeca Schmitz, Dr. Richard E. Bavaria, Tom Henderson, Tim Schut, Nick Ovenden, Rebecca Wiener, Cathy A. Knecht, Amy Kelley-Osdoba, Shaina Herrmann, Anne M. Jorgensen ‘Hood on the Web Contributors Corey Howard, Dr. Ross J. DeBoer, Amity Shay Neff, Mary Schilling, Erin Williams, Sarah Sproul, Krystal Pederson, Alysia Boysen, Kristi Robinson

NEXT ISSUE:

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FAMILIES THAT INSPIRE Many families face incredibly difficult and challenging situations on a daily basis. ‘Hood’s October issue will focus on local families that inspire and the resources available to help.

Sioux Empire United Way Reading Festival October 18th, Ramkota Exhibit Hall Spooky Science October 17th and 18th Washington Pavilion

Special thanks to 20/20 Eye Candy and Usborne Books by Jessica for assistance with this issue’s photo shoot.

4|

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

‘Hood Panel Members Heather DeWit, Dee Di Memmo, Addie Graham-Kramer, Bobbi Nelson, Stephanie Spaan, Ashley Thompson, Amity Shay Neff, Jen Rothenbuehler, Melissa Williams, Brooke Orcutt, Carrie Dragt, Wendy Alexander, Leigh Moon Reproduction or use of the contents of this magazine is prohibited.

‘Hood Magazine is published 9 times a year by Hoodlum Production, LLC and strives to publish only accurate information, however Hoodlum Production, LLC cannot be held responsible for consequences resulting from errors or omissions. All material in this magazine is the property of Hoodlum Production, LLC and cannot be reproduced without permission of the publisher. We welcome article proposals, story suggestions and unsolicited articles and will consider all submissions for publication.

Please send your thoughts, ideas and submissions to Hoodlums@thehoodmagazine.com. Magazine feedback and advertising and marketing inquiries to steff@thehoodmagazine.com. ©2014 Hoodlum Productions, LLC All Rights Reserved.

‘HOOD ONLINE CONTENT

TM

©Kristi Shanks Photography

Homemade Granola Bars

Courtesy of Kristen Townsend

Keeping Your Family Healthy in a Jam-Packed World

Make Time for Family Fitness

©Kristi Shanks Photography

Working Out with Your Kids

Autumn Play

©Kristi Shanks Photography

Courtesy of Amity Shay Neff

©Kristi Shanks Photography

Courtesy of Corey Howard

on the WEB

You Can’t Control the Future – But You Can Prepare for It

Go Global @ Siouxland Libraries

Family Financial Fitness

thehoodmagazine.com

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com |

5

Call for your EYE EXAM today Comprehensive Eye Exams Newest Technology in Lenses and Equipment Exclusive Eyewear Expert Contact Lens Fittings Style Consultants/Opticians Family Friendly Prices Most Vision Insurance Plans Accepted

2210 W. 69th Street, Suite 160, Sioux Falls Dr. Meghan Montreal, 20/20 Eye Care, P.C. Optometrist 6|

(605) 759-2389 • 2020eyecandy.com • Like our

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

pregnancy

pregnancy © Kristi Shanks Photography

© Amie Hansen Photography

7

Don’t forget your

FLEX BENEFITS.

OUR NEWEST MEMBER

OF THE FAMILY! Welcome, Kim Suga, DDS

Family Dental Center is excited to welcome Kim Suga, DDS, to our close-knit family of care.

Dr. Suga loves working with families and building life-long relationships with her patients.

2001 W. 45th Street, Sioux Falls, SD

605 338 9242

familydentalcenter.org

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com |

7

pregnancy baby visit

TM

on the WEB

Š Amie Hansen Photography

for more on g rin exercising duy. pregnanc

ALL STAR family

un

Back To School Special

LLC

605-595-5655

facebook.com/allstarfamilyfun

25% OFF

8|

Bring this ad with you for 25% o ANY School event booked with All Star Family Fun for the 2014 - 2015 School Year!

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

New Rentals only. Not valid with any other specials or promotions.

Must book or reserve rental by 9/30/14 for discount.

by Jennifer Long, Owner of Santosha Hot Yoga

A loving, compassionate prenatal yoga practice is one of the many beneficial things a mother can do for herself and her growing baby.

Pregnancy is a miraculous journey, and prenatal yoga can help build the strength and stability the body needs throughout pregnancy and delivery. As the baby and belly grow, a mother’s center of gravity shifts, and this shift can cause lower back tension. Yoga helps to strengthen the core, so as the shift of gravity takes place, muscles are ready to support it. Yoga can also improve your balance, circulation, and flexibility, all of which can help ease discomfort as your baby and belly grow.

A yoga practice includes balance poses that keep a mother in-tune with her ever-changing body. Just as it is important to feel stable in the physical sense, it is also beneficial to stay balanced emotionally with all the hormonal changes that are occurring within the body.

The calming aspect of yoga can soothe the emotional body. Physical balance goes hand in hand with emotional balance.

Yoga helps focus both mind and breath, something that is vitally important during labor. Yoga breathing techniques and mental preparation can be key to keep stress down both while pregnant and during labor. Breathing preparation helps women surrender to the energy of labor and use that energy in their favor, rather than working against it. Kendra Brower, a prenatal yoga instructor at Santosha Hot Yoga, says, “Breathing is the most important thing in a class, and it translates directly to the birthing process.”

In addition, practicing yoga helps to strengthen the pelvic floor. It helps a woman’s awareness of how to activate these muscles in order to deliver the baby.

pregnancy

Benefits of Prenatal Yoga

9

There are options available when it comes to practicing prenatal yoga, such as DVDs, online offerings, and prenatal yoga classes. Practicing with a trained yoga instructor will ensure you are doing the postures properly and safely.

They can also help you make modifications to the poses to keep you comfortable. The emotional benefit of being surrounded by other pregnant women who understand your challenges can help you keep a positive outlook on this great journey. n

It is important to consult your doctor before beginning any exercise or yoga program during your pregnancy.

QUALITY

EDUCATION

for your preschooler

Our preschool room is one of the first steps in helping your child be prepared for kindergarten. We follow the South Dakota Early Learning Guidelines and we strive to offer the children creative and fun ways of learning.

OW ME TO APPLE TRE E! FOLL

Stop in and check out our programs and teachers anytime! No appointment necessary.

4 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Apple Tree East 3309 E. 26th Street 605-339-9572

Apple Tree North 700 N. Sycamore 605-332-5582

Apple Tree Valhalla 4101 Valhalla Blvd.

605-361-7746

Apple Tree West 6400 W. 43rd Street 605-361-9875

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com |

9

Thanks!

for voting <(6

/2&$/ %(67

\RXWKHQULFKPHQW RUJ ( )

10 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

by Sarah Sproul, DSU Student and ‘Hood Intern

baby

Photo courtesy of Rachael Jencks

11

Keeping Fit from Pregnancy On

Exercising more and eating right can be a challenge, especially when trying to get your whole family involved. How do you pass on your lifestyle to your family? Rachael Jencks gives us the scoop on how to have a healthy and fit family from pregnancy on.

With six children between the ages of a couple months and 11 years old, it’s not always easy for Rachael to keep fit.

However, she has found a way to include the whole family.

Her kids are involved in gymnastics, soccer, basketball, tee ball, and dance. Her two oldest girls have both tried several activities but have found that they would rather do gymnastics than anything else.

Hailing from Madison, South Dakota, the family piles into their vehicle and makes the hour trek five or six times a week to All American Gymnastics Academy in Sioux Falls.

“The coaching that the girls get at AAGA is more than worth the drive,” Rachael stated. “The girls are learning lifelong habits and skills that they will use for their whole life.”

Because of the distance she drives them, Rachael works out at the gym or runs errands while they are at practice.

All that time in practice has paid off. Marissa, her oldest daughter, qualified to attend an elite gymnastics camp at the Olympic Training Camp in Houston, Texas. This is an opportunity that only a handful of girls in the country receive.

Even with all the busyness from her children’s schedules, she still finds time to involve herself in fitness activities.

“Exercise gives me the energy I need to get through my day,” Rachael expressed. “I work out six mornings a week

visit

TM

o thenWEB

for tips on he baby’s muscllping es develop.

for about an hour in my basement. This way I can work out while the kids are asleep.”

She has acquired a large collection of exercise equipment and workout DVDs over the years, so she never gets bored with her workout routine. “I hate running, so I lift weights and do high-intensity interval training and kickboxing.”

Living a healthy and active lifestyle with her husband, David, motivates their children to do the same. “We encourage our children to be active every day. Very little TV is watched in our household, and we try to spend as much time outside. I try to make healthy choices for meals and limit the takeout to once every couple of weeks,” Rachael clarified.

“Fitness and general health are very important parts of our lives,” she expressed. And, they should be important in your life as well. Teach your kids about nutrition and fitness from the beginning, and set good examples. “You cannot tell a child to eat healthy and then eat donuts for breakfast,” Rachael declared. “My kids see healthy habits and they are often in the workout room doing a workout right alongside me. My two-year-old has her own set of pink weights and knows how to use them!” So, strive to get together, exercise, and eat right as a family. n

P‘hood should Bring your clan together and make time for fitness the whole family can enjoy.

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

baby

by Christine Gillick, Manager, Mini-Critters

PUPPY ADOPTION PREP:

Is Your Family Ready?

Thinking about getting a puppy for your family? Dogs offer a rewarding and enjoyable companionship, but not without dedication and responsibility. Many factors at home determine not only if a dog is the ideal companion for you but also which breed best suits your lifestyle.

the right information about the traits and characteristics of any dog breed you’re considering is very important.

Bored dogs become destructive dogs. High-energy dogs require more space and would not be an appropriate fit for an inactive family living in a small apartment. Dog Proper planning and research provide parks and dog daycares provide much needed a successful adopting experience. exercise and socialization – a key part for any With today’s hectic lifestyles, can your happy dog. A family looking to adopt a dog family provide the necessary time, needs to be honest with themselves and A family looking to money and space demanded by a know the care they will provide. adopt a dog needs to be puppy? Pushing aside your dog for honest with themselves other responsibilities can often lead Nutrition plays a vital part for a and know the care they to behavioral problems. With required healthy dog. All-natural foods reduce will provide. yearly vaccinations, spaying or neutershedding, help with the skin and coat, ing, or even unforeseen vet bills, dog and minimize food intake and pet waste. ownership can become costly.

When looking at the nutrition label, the first few ingredients should be meat sources. Avoid foods that Out of hundreds of dog breeds, there is sure to contain byproducts and corn; they are the leading allergens be one that best fits your family. The most obvious to dogs. difference between dogs is their size. Trainability, exercise requirements, and energy level are not visible traits. Dogs Dogs make a great addition to many families looking to that shed constantly – Beagles, Welsh Corgies, Siberian expand their homes. Taking time to find the perfect comHuskies, etc. – would not suit an allergy sufferer. Getting panion will make for a long-term, rewarding bond. n

12 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

• Daycare • Obedience Training TM

2013

TM

on the WEB TM

2013

Holid Gift Guay ide

41st Street Holiday Gift Cards – The gift everyone enjoys and if you buy $50 worth off coupon a $5 of gift cards, you’ll get Only Pizza Ranch at 41st to use on your next visit. $50, get $5 free Street in Sioux Falls. Buy Pizza Ranch 41st Street www.pizzaranch.com

Kidtopia www.kidtopiakids.com

Bunny Peek A Boo Help children develop as spatial perception skills of the they “pull a rabbit out box” with this 3D puzzle from Smart Toys and Games $24.99 Child’s Play Toys www.childsplaytoyssf.com

5-7

Normally $300

Marble Runs your child’s Hape Quadrilla complex, only you and From very simple to highlyset the limits on what you can creimagination and creativity great pieces to Roundabout offers 41 50 colorful swirl ate with Quadrilla! The wooden marble run with construct a high quality extensions marbles. Hape also offers even build for those that want to to be larger runs! This is sure family! your a toy that grows with $74.99

10 day pass $110

Kidtopia www.kidtopiakids.com

16 |

Normally $120

For people who

• Obedience Training

8:00am - 9:00pm (M-F) 8:00am - 6:00pm (Saturday) 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Sunday)

For people who

Pass Wet-N-Wild Season the perfect stocking Get your child or grandchild pass. Enjoy season stuffer, a Wet-N-Wild a week. A savings of $30 unlimited visits 7 days $69.95 if purchased before 12/31/13.

Wild Water West www.wildwaterwest.com

17

Gymnastics (AAGA) November All American 2013 | thehoodm com agazine.com www.allamericangymnastics.

41st Street

Gingerbread House gingerbread house with this Make a festive (and edible!) gingerbread kit includes pre-baked all-inclusive kit! Each icing, and house, white decorator makes a pieces for a complete gingerbread house kit centera variety of candies. This impressive holiday table fun wintertime craft, an treat! $20 piece, and a delicious and Sweet Treats Sugar’s Baked Goods www.sugarsbakedgoods.com

p Pavilion Membershiis the perfect gift for all Membership to the Pavilion to the Kirby Science ages. Includes FREE admission Arts Center, Mission Films Discovery Center, Visual and EXCLUSIVE offers! at the Wells Fargo CineDome $40-80 Washington Pavilion www.washingtonpavilion.org

Holiday Gift Cards and if you buy $50 worth – The gift everyone enjoys off coupon to use on your a $5 of gift cards, you’ll get at 41st Street in Sioux next visit. Only Pizza Ranch free Falls. Buy $50, get $5 Pizza Ranch 41st Street www.pizzaranch.com | thehoodmagazine.com November 2013

Contact Steffanie to reserve your spot today!

(605) 366-1479 steff@thehoodmagazine.com

love their pets!

Calloffers us! 605-361-0006 Our store a variety of services including:

Open Gym Fun Little All Stars (open Buy 2 punch cards, gym play for ages walking to 6yrs) get 1 free. $130 All American Gymnastics (AAGA) for All www.allamericang Fun ymnastics (open play ages 6-18yrs) Open Gym .com 1 free. $80 Buy 1 punch card, get

$150 for a single listing Discounts available for multiple listings Ask us how to get a FREE listing!

Normally Our store$65 offers a variety of services including: Store hours:

• Grooming

8-13

‘Hood Magazine’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Play hours:

7:00am - 5:00pm (M-Sat.) 5 day pass Drop off starts at 7:00am love their pets! $60 Pick up as late as 9:00pm

Sale prices good through • Boarding October 15, 2014 • Daycare

thehoodmagazine.com November 2013 |

2-4

Cookies & Canvas 605-951-5346

15

2013

Eddy Joy m www.eddyjoybabyboutique.co

Origami Owl wl.com http://createstories.origamio

Cookies & Canvas the Cookies and Canvas is painting class for KIDS! age Recommended minimum is 8 years old! $20

Holiday Gift Guide

Ark Activity This plush five Play Set piece set includes animals and an ark. The animals four adorable making this toy even more excitingsqueak or rattle, one. The handle for your little Starter Set on top makes 24 Piece Squigz creative buildit unique and carrying. $32 for Squigz are aconvenient cup conSuction construction! silicone-rubber suction EddytoyJoy ing made of high quality They suck kids into creativity! www.eddThey flex. They stick. nectors. yjoybabyb outique.co have a delightful popping and m They are fun to put togetherThe Squigz Starter Set comes with other and sound when pulled apart! shapes that stick to each 24 pieces in 8 different flat surfaces. $24.99

Tobbles Neo Six colorful, uniquely pieces with stacking weighted gratifying to hold, base are invite investigatio weighted to n, to be the shining and likely star of the toy room!Locket Origami Owl Living $27.99 featuring her sport, hobbies, Create a custom pieceChild’s lockets, chains of charms, Play Toys faith, etc. Large selection www.chil Custom Jewelry Owl Origami dsplaytoy All ssf.com & embellishments. is lead & nickel free. $51

Guide 2013

2013

to Santa Is Coming South Dakota Santa is headed our way! by In this hardcover book Steve Smallman, Santa flies over St. Joseph’s Cathedral, The Corn Palace, Mount Rushmore, and many more South Dakota landmarks! $9.99

30 day pass $275

3509 West 49th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57106 605-361-0006 www.minicritters.com

0-2

2-4

Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift

3509 West 49th Street Kids BACK TO SD SCHOOL Sioux Falls, 57106and leaving a lonely dog at home? Check out Doggie Daycare!

605-361-0006 www.minicritters.com

TM

on the WEB

TM

Deadline: October 5

Don’t wait! Space is limited!

• Grooming • Boarding • Daycare • Obedience Training

Fall Social Skills Groups!

Many children struggle with socialization, group activities, 3509 West 49th Street and social events.

If your child is having trouble fitting in, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 a social skills group may help.

These groups help 605-361-0006 children ages 4 to 16 with interpersonal www.minicritters.com awareness by teaching social skills and strategies in real-life situations.

Two 10-week groups, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

■

Group 1 Tuesdays, Sept. 16 - Nov. 18 Group 2 Thursdays, Sept. 18 - Nov. 20

■ *Insurance coverage not applicable. Scholarships may be available.

Led by Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Aimee Deliramich

To register, call 605.444.9700.

Upcoming Free Parent Education Positive Parenting for Challenging Behaviors: Oct. 7, 2014 ■ Strategies for Picky Eaters: Nov. 4, 2014 ■

1020 W. 18th St., Sioux Falls, SD • LifeScapeSD.org Formerly Children's Care Rehabilitation Center

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

child

Choosing the Right Bike for Your Child

by Chad Pickard, Spoke-N-Sport

Let’s start with the basics. Bike size for kids is generally measured by wheel size: 12”, 16”, 18”, 20”, 22”, and 24”. Within those wheel sizes, each individual bike company makes their frames longer or shorter and may change the height of the bike. Those measurements are not standard for wheel sizes under 24”.

There are many details to sort through before purchasing the right bike.

Some of the tasks include, but are not limited to, the right color, size, number of wheels, and even whether someone down the street has a cooler bike.

Size of a bike is important in the same way that shoe size is important to children. If you buy shoes that are the wrong size, your child may complain about blisters or have trouble walking. If a bike is too big or too small, it will be hard to maneuver.

14 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

The first step in selecting a size is to have your child stand over a bike. The child should be able to stand without his or her crotch touching the top tube* of the bike. If there is over four inches of clearance, move to the next size up.

Next, have your child sit on the seat and reach the handlebars. Turn the handlebars and make sure he or she can still reach them if they are turned 45 degrees. Your child must be able to stay in control of a turning bike. If the

visit

TM

o thenWEB

child

for more on the right bikechoosing for your child.

NOW ENROLLING! FALL SESSION STARTS

Photo by Giant Bicycle USA

Sept. 27th!

handlebars hit your child’s knees, they may need to be adjusted forward, or your child should move up a size.

Lastly, check the seat height. When seat height is adjusted properly for adults, they won’t necessarily be able to touch the ground when they take their feet off the pedals. The same is true for children – eventually. If the seat is too high and your child crashes, you may have a hard time convincing him or her to ride the bike. For children just learning to ride a bike, I suggest keeping the seat lower so they can get their feet on the ground as quickly as possible if they think they are going to crash. As they get used to riding, slowly raise the seat until it’s at the right height.

n n n n

FITNESS KICKBOXING STRENGTH TRAINING EASY MEAL PLANNING PERSONAL COACHING

(605) 338-1400 EAST: 69th & Minnesota SOUTH: 26th & Sycamore

10-week Results

SIOUX FALLS $1,000 WINNERS

10-week Results

If you are serious about your child experiencing a life with lots of cycling, buy a bike from a store where someone can help you walk through the process. There are many adjustments that can be made to the bike so it is easier and more fun to ride. n *Top Tube: Tube on a bike that extends from the front of the bike to the back of the bike at the top of the frame. Typically this tube is parallel or close to parallel to the ground.

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

child

Helping

Bring your "A" GAME

Introducing Sylvanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Study Skills Course Designed for middle and high school students, this four-week course teaches skills and strategies that can make a big impact in school.

Sign up today!

Sylvan of Sioux Falls WITH A 2ND LOCATION IN BROOKINGS

605-362-4885 audras@sylvansf.org

SYLVANLEARNING.COM

16 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

by Rebeca Schmitz, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist at LifeScape

Kids with Disabilities All kids like to be active and move. Kids with disabilities are no different â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they just need some extra help to make it happen. Participating in physical activity helps improve sleep and immunity, boosts self-esteem, and decreases stress. Those with disabilities also show improved independence and socialization when they have the opportunity to participate in activities. For those who are unable to participate through traditional forms of activity, there are many types of adaptive equipment and activities available to them.

Biking is a great family activity that promotes socialization, improves strength and coordination, and promotes overall health. Adaptive bicycles are three-wheeled bikes with extra supports to help those with disabilities ride just like their friends and families do. There are varieties of bike styles and companies who make adaptive bikes that can help families determine what style best meets their needs.

Swimming is also a summer staple for most kids, and those with disabilities can participate by using adaptive swim equipment to help them float. They can also learn to swim through adaptive aquatics programs offered at a variety of locations.

child

Stay Active

Gait trainers and walkers allow children with disabilities to enjoy movement and go for walks with their families.

Using walkers and gait trainers helps those with disabilities improve their bone mineral density and joint health, as well as improve their strength and overall self-image. There is a variety of styles of walkers and gait trainers that provide varying degrees of support and assistance to those with disabilities. A physical therapist can provide an evaluation for the assistive device that best meets your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs.

17

For those who want to participate in a more formal exercise program, there is a wide selection of adaptive equipment available for weight lifting and cardiovascular workouts.

These items can help build strength, improve muscle definition, and increase endurance. Equipment such as wheelchair workouts, hand weights, and arm bikes are great options for those who use wheelchairs.

Living an active lifestyle provides a variety of health benefits for everyone. Those with disabilities should strive to lead an active lifestyle just like those without disabilities. The use of adaptive activities and equipment can help make this possible for everyone. n

!

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

child

by Kara Weber, Creative Ideas Director

‘HOOD-TZEE

Giant Yard Dice Game What you need: • 4X4 lumber (long enough to cut into five giant dice) • Saw (or have the store cut it for you) • Paint (or you could use markers or crayons) • Free printable score sheets (found at thehoodmagazine.com) • Storage bucket (we got ours at the dollar store) How to: Step 1: Measure your 4X4. 4X4s are not truly 4 inches by 4 inches. They actually shrink a bit as the wood dries out. You will need to know the actual measurement in order to make it an accurate cube. Once you measure your 4X4, mark it out from the end.

Step 2: Grown-up part: Cut with a saw (or you can nicely ask the place you buy it from if they can do it for you).

Step 3: Kids’ Part: Sand down the cut sides and all the corners and edges with sand paper.

Step 4: Paint your wooden cubes to look like dice. You can paint the dots on the plain wood cubes, or you can paint your dice one color, let them dry and then paint on the dots in a different color. It’s up to you! This is where you make the game your own.

Step 5: Once your dice are dry you can print off the free printable score sheet from our website and start playing! n

P‘hood should This game not only gets you up and moving, but it can be used to practice skip counting by ones, twos, threes, etc. Have your kids keep score for everyone’s rolls to buff up on those math curriculum skills while you play.

18 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

Farmers Insurance Announces a Local Winner of our $2,500 Grants from the National Thank A Million Teachers Program

TYLER MUTH of Harrisburg, SD Freedom Elementary We are giving away $1 million in grants to America’s teachers and you can help by saying “Thank You” to an educator that’s made a difference in your life and your community. Thank a Teacher now by going to thankamillionteachers.com.

Jill Melchert

Melchert Insurance Agency

3504 S. Minnesota Ave, Ste. 102 • Sioux Falls, SD 57105 605-275-4160 • farmersagent.com/jmelchert

Like me on

ready to roll Be ready for school with kid-friendly, parent-approved health care. Call and be seen today for: n n n n n

sfsh.com Proud to be Physician Owned and Operated

Back-to-school physical exams Annual checkups Shots and vaccinations Routine screening tests Unexplained symptoms

(605) 444-8650 • Walk-ins welcome.

716 E 19th StrEEt | Sioux FallS, SD MonDay-FriDay, 8 a.M. to 5 p.M. September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com |

19

2+5 6x2

by Dr. Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D, Sylvan Learning

7-3=4

10 Math Games for Parents and Kids

© Kristi Shanks Photography

child

You and your child may both dread math, and you probably feel as though there’s nothing you can do to help build your child’s math skills.Think again!

You use math more frequently than you think because it has become an automatic skill for you.The list below shares 10 math games for you to play with your children to incorporate math fun into their daily lives! These ideas came from my own experience, creative math teachers and this fun website at sylvanlearning.com/blog.

20 |

1. K eep score. Kids love sports and games, so play up the role of scorekeeper and “statistics manager.” Help them see the various ways to slice and dice the numbers of a game – most singles in a game since last month, fewest errors in a game against the Bluebirds, highest attendance ever, etc. Let the kids come up with categories.

3. L earn to estimate. Show kids how important it is to learn to estimate. Estimate with them some fun concept – how many slices of pepperoni on the pizza, how many coins in a piggy bank, how many toys on the floor or how many steps to the second floor? Estimate, then count to check accuracy.

2. U se manipulatives. Manipulatives are objects that kids can, well, manipulate to visualize the numbers they’re working with. Use egg cartons and raw macaroni to count out arithmetic problems, for example, or make piles of paper clips, toy soldiers, checkers, marbles, or gummy bears to visualize counting by five or ten.

4. T ell time. Telling time is math, too. Make a game out of figuring out how long it will take to get somewhere in the family car. Ask questions such as, “What time should we leave to get to church at 10:00 if it takes us 15 minutes to get there? What time should we get up? Have breakfast?”

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

5. E mbrace your junk mail. Junk mail is good for something after all. “If we get 10 pieces of junk mail a week, about how much can we expect this month?” To learn sorting skills, categorize the junk mail into piles by senders’ zip codes, types of mail, or the various states they come from. If you get lots of catalogs, use them to “pretend-shop” for stuff using a simple budget. “How many things from this catalog can I buy for $50?”

IF IT’S

WAY. EXCUSE.

TO YOU, IMPORTANT A YOU WILL FIND IF IT’S NOT, YOU WILL FIND

AN

6. G uess the number! Guess the number your child is thinking of from between, say, one and 20. Ask smart math questions so they will get the strategies for when it’s their turn. “Can I count the number by threes? Is it between three and 12? Is it higher than 15?”

7. U se money. “I have three coins in my pocket that equal seven cents. What are they?” As your child gets quicker, up the number of coins.

8. H ave a “number of the day.” Figure out how many ways you can get to your number of the day – how many ways can we add, subtract, multiply or divide other numbers to reach today’s number?

9. P lay store. Kids love to play grown-up. Save old boxes – cereal, cookies, pasta, whatever – and “stock” the shelves of a make-believe store. Have your child put prices on each one. Then, go shopping in his or her store. “How much for two of these, please? Oh, sir, I just discovered I don’t have enough money. Which box shall I put back to be within my budget?”

10. U se a calculator. Yes, use a calculator. Learning how to use one is an important skill for kids. It’s best to wait, though, until basic skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing are automatic or nearly so. If using a calculator motivates a youngster to learn math more quickly, why not use one?

This is just a short list of 10 math games to play with your children, but there are countless others! n

P‘hood should Ask your child’s math teacher for other ideas you can borrow to encourage your child’s interest in and spark their curiosity about math, and let them see the relevance of math in everyday life.

24 Hours rs Certified Traine Zumba Fitness Classes lemkesfitnessandtraining.com james@lemkesfitnessandtraining.com

605.528.6000

Member of NIHCA (National Independent Health Club Association)

Celebrating 10 years of helping you from the inside out!

Let go of negatives in the past so you can love yourself and feel confident.

GO ONLINE NOW HealWithHypnosis.com Book your private consultation today.

Your Fresh Start is Waiting.

Rebecca Wiener, CCH

www.HealWithHypnosis.com 3500 S. Kiwanis Ave. Suite 104, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 605-940-8389 • info@healwithhypnosis.com September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com |

21

cover

visit

TM

o thenWEB

All cover photos Š Kristi Shanks Photography

for tips and ad vice from Charie an d coach and tr her ainer.

22 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

by Sarah Sproul, DSU Student and ‘Hood Intern

Mommy Gets Fit Challenge Winner Charie Jackson

cover

Taking Her Life Back Life can be rough and even overwhelming at times, and we all choose different ways to cope with it. For our Mommy Gets Fit Challenge winner, it was food. Charie Jackson is very open about being an emotional eater. She admits her way to cope with life by eating only increased as life seemed to get tougher. By being a wife and mother, being busy with bustling careers, dealing with multiple moves and coping with loss, it didn’t take long for Charie’s emotional eating to get out of hand and for the pounds to pile on.

In 2006, life really took off for Charie. When she became a wife, mother, and a senior in college that year, the only constant and reliable reality was food. Charie admits to trying to be everyone’s everything and getting lost in the journey of life. With trying to find herself in her marriage, and trying to find her own way through motherhood, she hit a rough patch and her emotions began to consume her, and she continued to consume more calories. Trying to keep up with life, she felt like Superwoman to her family but a failure to herself. With her husband’s career taking off and her career always open to relocation, the Jackson family kept on the move. Moving, for Charie, presented its own complications at times that allowed her to sometimes feel lost in the transition of getting her family settled and comfortable. So when the Jacksons decided to increase their family, they were met with miscarriage after miscarriage, each one getting further along in the pregnancy.

In spring 2011, the Jacksons were excited to learn that they had a baby on the way that was healthy and displayed no signs of complications. The second trimester came around, and the Jacksons shared the news of the new baby, but by the fall of 2011, while on her way to the doctor to find out the sex of her baby, Charie learned that the baby had passed away. “Having to go through the birthing process and delivering our baby boy who would never breathe outside of the womb was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. I confined myself to my home for months, stepping away from my job and only being a mom and wife when absolutely necessary,” Charie explained. Charie admits that she allowed food to fill every void in her life and began to live to eat. When she felt empty it filled her up, it was a comforting friend when she was lonely, and when

23

she was sick it made her feel better. It also made friends and loved ones come together and made every celebration that much better. Weighing in at 283 pounds and her selfesteem dwindling, Charie knew something had to change.

“My insecurities isolated me, and my outside started to suffocate who I was becoming on the inside,” she confessed.

It took her several months to work up enough courage, to come out of hiding and step back into society.

But, by that time, she decided that she was still alive and started to take her life back; she took a long look in the mirror and realized she had allowed her circumstances to cause her to emotionally lose control over her body.

With her most recent move in Working out with early spring of James 2013 to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Charie was greeted with a fresh start in a new environment.

Meeting great people, building friendships, and finding a new job that she loved helped her to rebuild a positive selfimage and work through her unhappiness. As she began to surround herself with new people who were living life and also enjoying it, she began to notice their all-encompassing September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

cover

Taking Her Life Back (cont.) healthy lifestyles. Charie finally began feeling alive and excited about this new direction her life was taking but felt the weight was holding her back. “I want to live a life full of experiences handpicked by me and not be limited by my size.” She tried several weight loss and healthy lifestyle options which included Weight Watchers, trying weight loss pills, juicing, and dancing it out in Zumba classes. “I would go strong for two weeks or so and then offer myself excuses to not go back.” These methods actually resulted in her always gaining the weight back if not more because she was not mentally prepared for the challenge and hadn’t learned how to incorporate nutrition with working out.

That’s when she discovered the Mommy Gets Fit Challenge.

Charie had learned over time with multiple moves it was always good to pick up local magazines in hopes to get acclimated with her new community. One day while reading the October 2013 issue of ‘Hood Magazine, she found an ad for the Mommy Gets Fit Challenge and eventually applied for the challenge after conquering her initial hesitation.

In January 2014, she found out she was selected for the challenge. At the age of 29, Charie was more than excited to get the ball rolling for a healthier lifestyle. “I am so happy this came in the form of a challenge!” Charie exclaimed. “I needed that accountability and pressure to make the right choices.” On January 31, 2014 the challenge came knocking on her door. To kick start the process James Lemke, her

Fitness is a family affair 24 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

new trainer, and Terra Koupal, her new lifestyle coach, paid Charie a visit. With trash bags in hand, Terra, James, and Charie’s husband, Tremaine, began to toss out all the things in her kitchen that would hold her back from reaching her goals.

The first couple of weeks Charie’s workouts were challenging more so mentally than physically.

Charie with life sty le coach “I was so afraid of failing K ou p al an d tr physically and being emainer James barrassed that I would be close to having a nervous breakdown before and during every work out,” Charie explained. However, she found her rhythm at Lemke’s Fitness and Training Co. in Hartford, South Dakota. Insecurity at the gym sometimes took over due to the fact that she was never an athlete and she felt out of place. Her lifestyle coach, Terra, advised her to find one new machine each visit and ask for help on how to use it.

“Implementing that has really helped me get out of my shell when having to train alone,” Charie explained. She liked to switch up her workout and would use a lot of different machines, playing no favoritism, each visit.

Her personal trainer, James, proved to be the extra push she needed at the gym. “There is nothing more beneficial than having a great personal trainer to guide you and teach you how to get healthy in a safe and welcoming environment,” Charie acknowledged, “No one can push me or challenge me more than James can in the gym. I sweat the most with him and not wanting to let him down pushes me to conquer each workout.” Her training sessions were almost like therapy sessions at times. Charie expressed, “There have been many days when I felt as if the weight of the world was on my shoulders, constantly aiming to be a great wife, mom and working two jobs to build an enjoyable and lasting career takes a lot out of you at times, and working out while sifting through all of that seemed impossible at times.” However, that is when her support systems came into play. “I think a sign of a good trainer is someone who deals with the whole person from the inside out, and James offered that for me.”

mommy gets

cover

CHALLENGE

25

Terra Lynn s Lemke

Results

Charie has lost 47 pounds since January 31st. At the beginning of the challenge, she weighed 283 pounds, and now she weighs in at 236. After she found out she was the Mommy Gets Fit winner, she actually lost 10 pounds prior to the start of the challenge. Charie has lost 10 percent body fat, which means she has lost 52 pounds of fat, and now has 124 pounds of lean body weight (meaning muscle) compared to the 111 pounds she had before the challenge. She is down from a size 24 pant to size 16. Her doctor is continually surprised, excited and proud of her health improvements and has noted that Charie’s cholesterol, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and various other tests are in the healthy range or improving greatly.

“I can tell her confidence is much better and that she is really enjoying life now,” Charie’s personal trainer, James, commented. “Everyone at the gym is so excited to see her,

and she has definitely made a positive impact on the gym environment as well.”

Charie’s husband, daughter, trainer, and lifestyle coach along with ‘Hood Magazine chose her and invested in her.

She felt that if she quit or failed she would have let all of them down along with herself. “Keeping myself focused on that helped me to push through the really rough days,” Charie explained. “I am deeply humbled and thankful for this opportunity. I had no clue this would be the start to a healthy lifestyle, but it could have not come at a better time. I feel overjoyed about the opportunity that has been given and don’t take it lightly.” Because of this challenge presented by ‘Hood Magazine to make these lifestyle changes, Charie is now stepping into her own and becoming comfortable in her own skin, proud of what she has accomplished thus far.

Do YOU want to be our next Mommy Gets Fit participant? Watch our website for details. a new

Special thanks to this year’s Mommy Gets Fit sponsors:

place

for a

Michelle Borland Hair Services and Babe Brand Hair Extensions

605.310.6353

new look

2701 S Spring Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57105 605.274.2506

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014 10:00AM - 3:00PM First Presbyterian Church FREE (2300 S. West Ave., Sioux Falls)

Music by Phil Baker, face painting, inflatables, tons of door prizes, health information, FREE Health Connect health and safety activities, of South Dakota & more!

Contact us with questions about volunteering or sponsorship!

hosts the premier Health & Safety event in Sioux Falls promoting health, nutrition, exercise, and family safety

director@healthconnectsd.org 605-371-1000 www.facebook.com/healthconnectsd healthconnectsd.info/festival

And she is...

The next South Dakota International Pageant Queen!

Pageant applications for ages 5-12 are available upon request by emailing mrssouthdakota@gmail.com For more information contact Jessie Brower, Executive Director, 605-360-1117 or mrssouthdakota@gmail.com Check us out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @sdpageants or at www.sdpageants.com Photographed by

Open August 8 - October 26, 2014

Admission: Adults $7.00, Kids (5-10) $5.00, 4 and under FREE Hours: Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat. 12-9 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m.

Open Labor Day 12-5 p.m. (last person enters at closing times) For groups of 20+ • $5 per person • Will open anytime • Call for an appointment!

Haunted Maze-October 31 & November 1, 2014

6-9:30 p.m.

Bring your own flashlights!

Location: GPS Address: 27455 SD Hwy. 11, Harrisburg, SD 57032 (2-1/2 miles east of Harrisburg, then south 1-1/2 miles on Hwy. 11)

Harrisburg, SD • (605) 743-5984

www.heartlandcountrycornmaze.com

26 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

Do want to see YOUR event listed HERE? Visit our website and post your event. Our print calendar’s new design matches our online calendar. For additional information about the events listed, please check our website. ‘Hood Magazine publishes the most recent information provided.

Please remember to call ahead to confirm event details.

n Parent

n

0-3

n

4-6

Monday, September 1

9:00 AM-4:00 PM Community Lego Display Museum of Visual Materials 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Lego Creation Station Museum of Visual Materials

Tuesday, September 2 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Craft Corner Museum of Visual Materials 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Tremendous Tuesday Grades K-5 only Ronning Library

Wednesday, September 3 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Craft Corner Museum of Visual Materials 3:15 PM-4:15 PM Dare To Be...Wednesdays Prairie West Library 3:30 PM-5:30 PM Movie for Elementary Students - Rio 2 Brandon Library

Thursday, September 4 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Homeschool Co Op Museum of Visual Materials 1:30 PM-3:30 PM New Baby & Me Sanford Health 3:15 PM-5:00 PM Afternoon Amusement Prairie West Library

Friday, September 5 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Downtown First Friday Downtown Sioux Falls 11:00 AM-11:45 AM Animals on the Amphitheatre Downtown Amphitheatre 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Cookie Decorating Night The Cookie Jar Eatery, $15 Preregistration required

7-9

n

10+

n

All Ages

5:00 PM-9:00 PM Heartland Country Corn Maze Harrisburg $7-Adults / $5-Ages 5-10 / Free-Ages 4 & Under 6:00 PM-10:30 PM Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank Downtown Sioux Falls

Saturday, September 6 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Grandparents Day Prairie West Library 12:00 PM-9:00 PM Heartland Country Corn Maze Harrisburg $7-Adults / $5-Ages 5-10 / Free-Ages 4 & Under 1:00 PM-10:00 PM Germanfest Falls Park

Sunday, September 7 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Little Shop of Horrors Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Center, $25

Monday, September 8 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Imagination Playground Museum of Visual Materials 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Lego Creation Station Museum of Visual Materials 10:00 AM-10:20 AM Storytime Museum of Visual Materials 10:15 AM-10:50 AM Rumplestiltskin Puppet Show Ages 3+ Oak View Library 1:30 PM-2:05 PM Rumplestiltskin Puppet Show Ages 3+ Oak View Library 6:30 PM-7:45 PM B4 Baby Preregistration Required Sanford Mom2Be Center 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Road Races for All Ages Spencer Park

Tuesday, September 9 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Car Seat Program Appointment Required Avera

1:30 PM-2:05 PM Rumplestiltskin Puppet Show Ages 3+ Main Library

fun

9:00 AM-4:00 PM Car Seat Program Appointment Required Avera

n

3:00 PM-4:00 PM Tremendous Tuesday Grades K-5 only Ronning Library

27

6:00 PM-7:00 PM Kids Klub!

Ages 4-12 Scheels

Wednesday, September 10 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Kids Craft Corner Museum of Visual Materials 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Lego Creation Station Museum of Visual Materials 10:15 AM-10:50 AM Rumplestiltskin Puppet Show Ages 3+ Prairie West Library 1:30 PM-2:05 PM Rumplestiltskin Puppet Show Ages 3+ Caille Library 3:15 PM-4:15 PM Dare To Be...Wednesdays Prairie West Library

Thursday, September 11 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Car Seat Program Appointment Required Avera 10:15 AM-10:50 AM Rumplestiltskin Puppet Show Ages 3+ Ronning Library 1:30 PM-3:30 PM New Baby & Me Sanford Health 3:15 PM-5:00 PM Afternoon Amusement Prairie West Library

Friday, September 12 7:15 AM-4:15 PM Plain Green 2014 Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Sioux Falls Preregistration required 10:15 AM-10:50 AM Rumplestiltskin Puppet Show Ages 3+ Brandon Library

WOW! Check out our online calendar for additional events!

What to Do?

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

fun n Parent

n

0-3

n

4-6

n

Friday, September 12 (cont.)

5:00 PM-6:00 PM Stuffed Animal Slumber Party with Edward Tulane Main Library

Saturday, September 13 11:00 AM-11:35 AM Rumplestiltskin Puppet Show Ages 3+ Main Library 12:00 PM-9:00 PM Heartland Country Corn Maze Harrisburg $7-Adults / $5-Ages 5-10 / Free-Ages 4 & Under

Sunday, September 14 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Heartland Country Corn Maze Harrisburg $7-Adults / $5-Ages 5-10 / Free-Ages 4 & Under

Monday, September 15

n

10+

n

10:05 AM-10:30 AM ToddlerTime Ronning Library 10:15 AM-10:40 AM ToddlerTime, Age 2 Brandon Library 10:45 AM-11:20 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only) Caille Library

10:00 AM-3:00 PM Shoppers ShowcaseCraft & Vendor Show VFW

Thursday, September 18 10:05 AM-10:30 AM ToddlerTime, Age 2 Caille Library

7:00 PM-7:35 PM Pajama Storytime Prairie West Library

1:00 PM-1:35 PM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Ronning Library

6:30 PM-8:30 PM Training Camp for Dads Preregistration Required Sanford Mom2Be Center $20

Wednesday, September 17 10:05 AM-10:40 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Oak View Library 10:05 AM-10:40 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Prairie West Library

1:30 PM-3:30 PM New Baby & Me Sanford Health 3:15 PM-5:00 PM Afternoon Amusement Prairie West Library 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Prepared Childbirth Breastfeeding Class Preregistration Required Avera McKennan Education Center (ground floor of the Orthopedic Institute), $20 7:00 PM-7:35 PM Pajama Storytime Caille Library

Friday, September 19 10:05 AM-10:50 AM Lapsit Age 6 months-2yrs Caille Library

go to

o thenWEB

to see additio events nal

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

10:00 AM-11:30 AM New Baby in Our Family Class Preregistration Required Avera, $10/family

3:30 PM-5:30 PM Movie for Elementary Students - Peter Pan Brandon Library

10:45 AM-11:20 AM Family Storytime Ronning Library

10:45 AM-11:10 AM ToddlerTime, Age 2 Prairie West Library

9:00 AM-4:00 PM Forces of Good Earth Good Earth State Park at Blood Run

3:15 PM-4:15 PM Dare To Be...Wednesdays Prairie West Library

4:15 PM-5:00 PM Draw Some Awesome Main Library

10:15 AM-10:50 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Brandon Library

Saturday, September 20

10:00 AM-5:00 PM Apple Festival Country Apple Orchard Harrisburg Prices vary

10:15 AM-10:50 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Garretson Library

10:05 AM-10:35 AM Lapsit Prairie West Library

28 |

All Ages

9:00 AM-4:00 PM Car Seat Program Appointment Required Avera

Tuesday, September 16

WOW! Check out our online calendar for additional events!

7-9

12:00 PM-9:00 PM Heartland Country Corn Maze Harrisburg $7-Adults / $5-Ages 5-10 / Free-Ages 4 & Under

Sunday, September 21 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Apple Festival Country Apple Orchard Harrisburg Prices vary 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Heartland Country Corn Maze Harrisburg $7-Adults / $5-Ages 5-10 / Free-Ages 4 & Under 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Little Shop of Horrors Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Center, $25

Monday, September 22 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Car Seat Program Appointment Required Avera 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Day Play Museum of Visual Materials 4:15 PM-5:00 PM Draw Some Awesome Main Library 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Grandparents Class Preregistration Required Sanford Mom2Be Center $20 7:00 PM-7:35 PM Pajama Storytime Prairie West Library

Tuesday, September 23 TM

9:00 AM-4:00 PM Car Seat Program Appointment Required Avera

n

n

0-3

n

4-6

7-9

n

n

All Ages

Thursday, September 25

10:05 AM-10:35 AM Lapsit Prairie West Library

12:00 PM-9:00 PM Heartland Country Corn Maze Harrisburg $7-Adults / $5-Ages 5-10 / Free-Ages 4 & Under

10:05 AM-10:30 AM ToddlerTime Age 2 Caille Library

Sunday, September 28

10:05 AM-10:40 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Ronning Library

10:45 AM-11:10 AM ToddlerTime, Age 2 Prairie West Library

12:00 PM-5:00 PM Heartland Country Corn Maze Harrisburg $7-Adults / $5-Ages 5-10 / Free-Ages 4 & Under

10:15 AM-10:50 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Garretson Library

3:00 PM-4:00 PM Tremendous Tuesday Grades K-5 only Ronning Library

Wednesday, September 24

Monday, September 29

4:15 PM-5:00 PM Draw Some Awesome Main Library

Tuesday, September 30

3:15 PM-5:00 PM Afternoon Amusement Prairie West Library

10:05 AM-10:30 AM ToddlerTime Ronning Library

9:00 AM-4:00 PM Car Seat Program Appointment Required Avera

7:00 PM-7:35 PM Pajama Storytime Caille Library

10:45 AM-11:20 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only) Caille Library

10:05 AM-10:35 AM Lapsit Prairie West Library

Friday, September 26

10:15 AM-10:50 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Brandon Library

10:05 AM-10:50 AM Lapsit Ronning Library

11:00 AM-11:35 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Oak View Library

10:15 AM-11:00 AM Lapsit Ages 6 months-2yrs Brandon Library

3:15 PM-4:15 PM Dare To Be...Wednesdays Prairie West Library

29

2:00 PM-3:30 PM Monday Movie Main Library

1:00 PM-1:35 PM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Ronning Library

10:05 AM-10:40 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration required (Ages 3-5 only) Caille Library

fun

10:15 AM-10:50 AM Preschool Storytime Preregistration Required (Ages 3-5) Brandon Library

‘hood

10+

WOW! Check out our online calendar for additional events!

n Parent

10:45 AM-11:10 AM ToddlerTime, Age 2 Prairie West Library

Saturday, September 27

3:00 PM-4:00 PM Tremendous Tuesday Grades K-5 only Ronning Library

10:05 AM-10:35 AM Family Storytime Prairie West Library

parent • child • family

parent • child • family

gazine.com

February 2011

an

Just nary Ordi Family

www.theh

oodmagaz

Families that INSPIR E

MAD

A HAlloween PArty IDe

How to host the A classroom festivitie s

Sioux Empire’s

TM

Families that Us

October 2013

www.thehoodma

ine.com

Are Your Children Shouldering a Heavy Burden?

The link between post and your child’s ure health

Inspire

Be sure to watch for the October issue of ‘Hood Magazine. Meet local families that inspire us with their love and dedication to their special families.

Parenting Reso

urce

TM

If you’d like to be a part of this special issue, contact Steffanie today!

(605) 366-1479 • steff@thehoodmagazine.com

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

From The Original

OctOber 23, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 7:00 p.m.

ON SALE NOW! call:

605.367.6000

30 |

visit:

301 S. Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Online:

www.washingtonpavilion.org

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

by Tom Henderson, Founder and Speaker, Restoration Generation

family 31

Healthy Habits for Social Media Use When is it okay for my child to have a Facebook/ Twitter/Instagram/newest social media account?

Whether I am doing a parent seminar, a school assembly, or speaking at a conference, this is the number one question I get from parents. It’s a great question because social media (in its many, ever-morphing forms) is not just a fad – it’s here to stay. But that being said, I think we, as a culture and as parents, are asking the wrong question. And as a mentor of mine always tells me, “You’ll never get the right answer by asking the wrong question.” It is important, before we allow our children to get social media accounts, that we ask ourselves a different question.

Are you ready to be involved with your child in social media?

There are a lot of great things about social media, including the ability to connect with family and friends all over the world and “hang out” with people you haven’t seen for years. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t dangers to be aware of and protect our kids from. According to the i-SAFE foundation, over 50% of adolescents have been bullied

visit

TM

o thenWEB

for more on social media healthy habits.

online and engaged in cyber-bullying themselves. In addition, online predators are active in social media looking for students they can “friend” or “follow,” so it is important we are advising our kids about who they should trust and who they shouldn’t. These are just two of the reasons that I tell parents these “musts” if their child is going to be involved in social media: • You must know your child’s usernames and passwords.

•Y ou must be a friend/follower and have access to their account any time.

•Y ou must set the security parameters and insist that nothing is hidden from you.

•Y ou must go through their list of “friends” every week to ensure their safety.

•Y ou must limit their time spent on social media.

Your kids probably won’t appreciate all of this involvement right away, but their protection is worth it and they will come to thank you later. n

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com |

31

CELEBRATE Your Best Birthday Party EVER! For 1 hour and 45 minutes...AAGA is all yours!

Your private party will have 1 hour in the gym with up to 7 Inflatables!

• • • •

Access to select gymnastics equipment!

In-ground trampolines! Safety Foam Pit! 1 hour in the gym with select INFLATABLES! 45 minutes in a party room - to enjoy cake, food, presents, or anything you choose to bring.

• A staff member on site to ensure safety and fun!

This is all yours for $170 plus tax You may bring up to 12 children and if more than 12 children attend, it’s only $10 for each additional child. To reserve your party, there is a $50.00 non-refundable deposit which goes towards your balance.

FALL SCHEDULE: September 2 - December 20

The annual registration fee is $25.00 for the first child and $14.00 for each additional family member.

The fee is due for new and returning families at the beginning of the member’s year and is nonrefundable.

ALL RATES INCLUDE TAX

MONDAY

TUESDAY

LITTLE ALL STARS

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

10:00-10:50

10:00-10:50

6:30-7:20

9:00-9:50

Walking to 6 years Punch Cards must be purchased (10 punches/card) do not expire 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130

LITTLE DIPPERS

10:00-10:50 11:00-11:50 4:00-4:50 5:00-5:50 6:00-6:50

10:00-10:50 11:00-11:50 4:00-4:50 5:00-5:50 6:00-6:50 7:00-7:50

11:10-12:00 4:00-4:50 6:00-6:50

11:10-12:00 4:00-4:50 5:00-5:50 6:00-6:50 7:00-7:50

10:10-11:00 11:10-12:00

BIG DIPPERS

1 Class/week Cost: $73/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $127.75/mo

10:00-11:00 4:00-5:00 5:10-6:10 6:15-7:15

10:00-11:00 6:00-7:00

11:10-12:10 5:00-6:00 6:10-7:10

11:10-12:10 6:00-7:00

10:10-11:10 11:15-12:15

TUMBLING TYKES

11:00-11:30

11:00-11:30

11:00-11:30

6:00-7:00

1:00-2:00 4:00-5:00 5:10-6:10 6:20-7:20 7:30-8:30

4:00-5:00 6:10-7:10

4:00-5:00 5:10-6:10 6:20-7:20 7:30-8:30

10:10-11:10 11:15-12:15

4:00-5:00

10:00-11:00

6:20-7:20 7:30-8:30

10:10-11:10 11:15-12:15

3-5 yr. old & potty trained 1 Class/week Cost: $69/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $120.75/mo

1 Class/week Cost: $42/mo

BEGINNERS

6-12 yr. old 1 Class/week Cost: $73/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $127.75/mo

BEGINNER BOYS

5:10-6:10

6-12 yr. old 1 Class/week Cost: $73/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $127.75/mo

ADVANCED I

Evaluation Required 1 Class/week Cost: $73/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $127.75/mo

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED BOYS

32 |

4:00-5:00 5:10-6:10 6:20-7:20 7:30-8:30

Evaluation Required 1 Class/week Cost: $73/mo 2 Class/week $127.75/mo September 2014 | Cost: thehoodmagazine.com

4:00-5:00

6:30-7:30

5:00-6:00 6:10-7:10

5:10-6:10

Our Inflatable Birthday Parties are full of running, jumping, swinging FUN!

All American Gymnastics Academy www.allamericangymnastics.com Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to find us on Facebook!

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

3:30-5:00 6:00-7:30

4:00-5:30 6:00-7:30

4:00-5:30

10:00-11:30

MONDAY

XCEL

3:30-5:00 6:00-7:30

ADV XCEL

7:00-9:00

7:00-9:00

JR/SR HIGH GYMNASTICS

7:00-8:30

7:00-8:30

BEGINNER TUMBLE

4:00-5:00

3:45-4:45 7:00-8:00

INTERMEDIATE TUMBLE

4:00-5:00

4:45-5:45

7:00-8:00

7:00-8:00 8:00-9:00 (JR/SR HIGH)

8:00-9:00 (JR/SR HIGH)

3:30-4:30

Evaluation Required 1 Class/week Cost: $102/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $163.20/mo

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

ALL RATES INCLUDE TAX

Evaluation Required 1 Class/week Cost: $123/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $196.80/mo 1 Class/week Cost: $102/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $163.20/mo 1 Class/week Cost: $73/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $127.75/mo Evaluation Required 1 Class/week Cost: $73/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $127.75/mo

ADVANCED TUMBLE

Evaluation Required 1 Class/week Cost: $73/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $127.75/mo

TRAMPOLINE I

4:00-4:30

Class/week Cost: $40/mo

OPEN GYM

6:00-7:00

11:15-12:15

(6-18 yrs) $10 per visit Punch cards:10 punches/$80

LEVEL 1 (PRE-TEAM)

3:30-5:00 5:30-7:00

Evaluation Required 1 Class/week Cost: $102/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $163.20/mo

HOT SHOTS

(invite only) 1 Class/week Cost: $102/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $163.20/mo

4:00-5:30

LEVEL 2 (PRE-TEAM)

5:00-7:00

Evaluation Required 1 Class/week Cost: $123/mo 2 Class/week Cost: $196.80/mo

5:30-7:00

3:30-5:00 6:00-7:30 4:00-5:30

3:30-5:30

4:30-6:30

10:00-12:00

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com |

33

family

by Tim Schut, CMFC, Financial Advisor, Investment Centers of America, Inc.

visit

TM

on the WEB

on for more tiprsbetter fo g in et budg nutrition.

How to Fit Healthy Choices into Your Budget Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The first wealth is health.” He was right. Four years ago, I decided to eat healthier and exercise (losing over 40 pounds as a result) and a lot of positive changes took place. First of all, I felt better and had more energy. My family got a better dad and husband. And, my business began to grow significantly – I don’t think this was a coincidence.

As a financial planner, I work with people to develop investment strategies to achieve their goals. But I’m going to let you in on a little secret: The best money I invest every year is the membership fee I pay to the fitness program I attend daily. I get a good mix of cardio and strength training, accountability, and most importantly, they teach me how to eat the right things the right way.

So how does eating healthy fit into your budget? Here is what I can tell you: Calories are cheap, Nutrition is expensive. If you are going to eat quality, non-processed proteins, whole grain carbohydrates, and green vegetables, it is going to cost more than a cheeseburger on the value menu.

I am not a doctor, but I’m willing to bet that it will save you money many times over in the long run because you will have fewer health issues during your lifetime.

The key to getting started is you have to WANT to change.

What helps me the most is focusing on what I can control.

34 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

I can control what I eat, getting up early in the morning to work out, and most importantly, I can control my attitude.

As for how to work “healthy” into your budget, here are a few ideas: • Buy a freezer (or just clean the junk food out of your existing one). For around $200, it will be useful. Why? See below.

• Look for the deals. If you can buy chicken breasts or fish on sale in bulk, eat some now and freeze some for later.

• Plant a garden, join a community garden or go to the farmers market. Fresh food tastes good and good for you.

Many vegetables can be canned or frozen.

• Deliberately make leftovers. By making more food than you need at one meal, you can take the leftovers to work. This will save you money by not needing to hit the burger drive-through, and you’ll be eating healthy leftovers.

We all slip off the healthy eating and exercise track from time to time. If you do fall off, don’t beat yourself up. Just get back on track and don’t look back. n

good eats

Special section brought to you by:

recipes from the farm to your table

eats

FEATURED Farmer

35

Meet Amanda Eben

I like to consider myself a little bit of a food expert. Not only do I love to eat it, but I have also been raising it my entire life. While growing up, my dad needed all the help he could get to manage our cattle, pig, and grain farm near Rock Rapids, Iowa. As soon as I was old enough to walk, I helped with pig and calf chores. This lifestyle resulted in me developing a love for all animals, which inspired me to pursue a degree and career in animal science. I now work two jobs in this field, one for Pipestone System on their swine team, and the other on our family farm.

mom to my nine-year-old stepson, Graham, I know how important it is to serve healthy meals.

Going to the grocery store can sometimes be overwhelming when it comes to making the best food choices for my family. With labels ranging from fresh to all-natural to organic, it’s easy to get stressed about what’s really the healthiest. As someone with a background in raising food, I’m grateful to have the knowledge and understanding of these labels that I do, and I can tell you that being healthy is more about nutrition and

know?

DIDYOU Amanda & her family

I am lucky enough to have a husband who shares my passions for agriculture and for raising food. Curtis helps on both of our family farms and is also a football and wrestling coach at our local high school. While we both are definitely enthusiastic about farming, we are equally passionate about living healthy and active lifestyles.

I have always enjoyed running, and I’ve had a lot of fun participating in different races across South Dakota and Iowa. As an avid runner and a

• T he USDA, which certifies organic production, doesn’t claim that organically grown food is more nutritious than conventionally grown food. Organic food proves to be only different in how it is grown, handled, and processed.

• All foods – whether organic or nonorganic – must meet certain health and safety regulations before being sold to consumers.

Several U.S. government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), monitor the food production chain through regulations and inspections from farm to fork to ensure that all food is safe.

Amanda

exercise than any label. When it comes to nutrition, as far as vitamins and minerals, a normal apple is just as nutritious as an organic apple.

Often times, people tend to equate organic with being healthy, when really, organic refers to a method of food production. In order for a food to be labeled organic, it has to be grown and processed according to the USDA’s federal guidelines for organic production.

Instead of paying extra for organic food, I try to focus on having a wellbalanced diet. I buy fresh fruits and veggies that we can cook as a side or eat as snacks, and we try to eat a lean protein with every meal, like pork tenderloin or a top sirloin steak.

In the summer, I also love grabbing fresh produce from our garden.

I am so excited to share some of my favorite healthy recipes with you, and I hope you enjoy them as much as my family does!

To learn more about Amanda’s farm or to ask a food question, connect with her on: Twitter: @AmandaEben Instagram: Amanda_Eben www.findourcommonground.com

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

good eats

eats

recipes from the farm to your table

Amanda’s

RECIPES

Vegetable Mix Ingredients • • • • • • • •

1 green pepper 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 1 medium sized onion (I usually use yellow onion) 4 celery stalks 1 can of shoepeg corn 1 can of black-eyed peas 1 can of pinto beans

Directions Bring the vegetable oil and vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Set aside and cool.

Rinse and chop the peppers, onion, and celery. Place in a large bowl.

Drain the cans of shoepeg corn, black-eyed peas, and pinto beans, and add to the large bowl.

SWEET GARDEN SALSA Marinade Ingredients • 1 c vegetable oil • 1/2 c cider vinegar • 1/2 c sugar

Mix the cooled marinade with the vegetable mix. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours. Finally, drain the marinade from the vegetable mix, and serve with tortilla chips.

EGGSELLENT BACON DEVILED EGGS 3 slices bacon (3 oz) 12 large eggs 6 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tsp mustard 1 pinch cayenne pepper Salt and black pepper Paprika, for dusting

Directions In an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, cook bacon, turning slices as needed, until browned on both sides and crisp.

Transfer to paper towels to drain.

When cool enough to handle, crumble bacon.

Ingredients • • • • • •

4 lbs boneless pork shoulder 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 tsp ground pepper 1/4 tsp salt 2 c water 1 tbsp hickory flavored liquid smoke • 2 c barbecue sauce (I use Famous Dave’s Rich and Sassy BBQ sauce)

Directions

Ingredients • • • • • • •

SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

Using a large pot, hard boil the eggs.

Cool the eggs in ice water before peeling them. Next halve the eggs lengthwise and gently scoop the yolks into a large bowl, reserving the egg whites. Mash the yolks with the mayonnaise, mustard, cayenne, and crumbled bacon until well blended.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Spoon or pipe about one tablespoon of the yolk mixture into the egg white halves and dust with paprika. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 4 hours.

36 | September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

Rinse the pork shoulder and pat dry. Rub salt and pepper over the pork and place in a slow cooker. Add liquid smoke and water. Cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours, until the pork is very tender.

Remove the pork from the slow cooker and discard the remaining liquid. Shred the pork using a couple of forks. Place the meat back in the slow cooker along with the barbecue sauce and continue to cook for another 20-30 minutes until the pork is hot again. Serve on buns with extra barbecue sauce.

IOWA CORN CASSEROLE

Ingredients

CHICKEN AND BASIL PESTO PIZZA My family loves pizza, and this recipe helps us switch up the usual pepperoni routine for something new and delicious! Feel free to customize with whatever ingredients your family loves.

• 1/2 c butter • 2 c frozen or fresh sweet corn (Alternative: 1 can whole kernel corn) • 1 can cream style corn • 1 c raw shell macaroni • 1 c cubed Velveeta cheese • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp pepper

Ingredients • 1 pizza crust homemade or store-bought (I use store-bought crust because I’m usually trying to prepare a quick meal before football practice) • 2 c diced, cooked chicken • 4 tbsp basil pesto sauce • 2 Roma tomatoes • 1 green pepper • 1 red pepper • 1/2 onion • 1 c shredded Italian cheese blend

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 15 by 10 inch or larger dark or nonstick cookie sheet with shortening. Unroll dough onto cookie sheet. Starting at center, press out dough into 15 by 10 inch rectangle. Bake 7 minutes.

Slice tomatoes, peppers, and onions.

When the pizza crust is done, spread the basil pesto sauce onto crust. Add the diced, cooked chicken and the sliced vegetables to the pizza. Top with shredded Italian cheese blend.

Bake 6 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Melt butter in large container.

Without draining the cans, add the sweet corn and cream style corn to the container. Add the remaining ingredients. Gently mix. Pour into oven-safe casserole dish and bake at 375 degrees for one hour or until the macaroni is tender.

37

BEEF SLOPPY JOES

CARIBBEAN PORK AND MANGO SALAD From Pork Be Inspired Ingredients

Directions

Directions

eats

This is truly one of my favorite recipes that my mom makes every holiday – it is gobbled up the quickest! Plus we use our homegrown sweet corn, which makes it extra tasty.

• 3/4 lb cooked pork roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 6 c mixed greens • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained • 1/4 red onion, halved and thinly sliced • 2 large ripe mangos, peeled and cubed* • 1/2 c fruit-flavored vinaigrette dressing

Directions In large bowl, gently toss all ingredients with dressing. Serve on shallow salad bowls or dinner plates.

Serves 4. * If mangos are hard to find, use two eight-ounce cans mandarin orange segments, drained or one 26-ounce jar of mango slices, drained.

Here’s a sloppy joe recipe that my family makes, which might be identical to others. Actually, that’s a lie, because no one uses an exact recipe for sloppy joes. We all just know how Mom makes them, and we try to guess on measurements to mimic hers.

Ingredients • 3 lbs ground beef • 1 c chopped onion • 1 1/2 c ketchup • 3/4 c mustard • 3/4 c water • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp pepper • 1 tbsp vegetable oil to sauté onion • 1 package fresh hamburger buns

Directions Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain the liquid, and set aside.

Sauté the onions in vegetable oil until tender. Mix the onion into the ground beef, and stir in the remaining ingredients over low heat.

Let simmer for about 5-10 minutes to mix the flavors. Serve on hamburger buns and enjoy!

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

by Nick Ovenden, Director of Fitness and Nutrition at GreatLIFE Malaska Golf & Fitness Club

9 Ways to a Healthier Family

There are many challenges that can get in the way of being active together as a family, but healthy choices don’t have to feel like a chore. Start small by trying one of the suggestions below, or challenge your family to try them all, and enjoy the journey to a happier, healthier lifestyle.

1. S tart positive. Happiness and optimism are infectious not only throughout a household but throughout a community. Make it a point to hang up a positive quote around the house each week.

2. C hoose an event. As a family, choose a race or competition that you all can do together. Having the entire household training for a 5K, Sprint Triathlon or four-person scramble is a fun way to keep each other accountable and encourage everyone to live an active life.

3. P lay together. Have you ever watched a young kid play? Let loose and allow yourself to find your inner child.

Next time you take your kids to the park, don’t just stand to the side – join in the fun!

4. F ind a new challenge. Find a new activity like tennis, volleyball, basketball, golf, or pickleball to learn together.

It’s a great way to find a new activity you love or laugh with each other as you might look like a fish out of water.

38 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

5. E xercise your brain. Puzzles, chess, and Scrabble® are not only great ways to train your brain, but they also often lead to some of the best family conversations.

6. Cook together. Make meals part of family time. Pick out a new recipe to cook as a family each week and work on putting it together from start to finish.

7. B e active. After dinner, take the family for a long walk, go play at the park, or go for a nice bike ride.

8. T ravel smart. When you’re planning your next family vacation, choose a destination that will allow you to go hiking, biking, canoeing, or skiing.

9. E nd positive. Don’t let one bad thing ruin your day.

Have each family member keep a notebook next to his or her bed to write down at least one good thing that happened that day before going to bed. n

© Kristi Shanks Photography

family

THER E A R E

31,125

5

FITNESS CENTERS

HEALTHY REASONS YOU SHOULD JOIN

13

GreatLIFE

GOLF COURSES

FITNESS CENTERS

2

POOLS

4

TENNIS COURTS

9

PERSONAL TRAINERS

25

UNLIMITED FITNESS COUPLES FITNESS ONLY

49.99

FITNESS CLASSES

$

99 per mo.

FAMILY FITNESS ONLY

59.99

$

per mo.

With state-of-the art equipment, fitness centers designed for your comfort, trainers ready to inspire you and classes at every fitness level, GreatLIFE is a great place to get fit and and take advantage of FREE GOLF every Monday at Central Valley Golf Club.

TREADMILLS

54 BIKES

STRENGTH MACHINES

29.

$

per mo.

50

88

SINGLE FITNESS ONLY

UNLIMITED FITNESS. UNLIMITED GOLF. SINGLE

49.99

$

per mo.

COUPLES

59.99

$

per mo.

FAMILY

69.99

$

per mo.

30,875 WEIGHTS (in pounds)

OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH GOLF, FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.

joingreatlife.com | (605) 275-0999

family

Prescription Swim Goggles:

A Great Option for Water Lovers

Love the water? For those of us who wear glasses or contacts and love water sports and/or water It is not recommended activities, seeing the world in a to wear contact lenses comfortable, healthy, practiin swimming pools cal way has been somewhat because of the of a challenge. chlorine and chemicals

that can absorb into the lenses.

40 |

It is not recommended to wear contact lenses in swimming pools because of the chlorine and

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

chemicals that can absorb into the lenses. The same is true for lakes, rivers, and oceans. The algae, and the “unknown,” can absorb into those lenses causing eye health and/or comfort issues.

How about glasses? It’s impossible to truly swim with eyeglasses or sunglasses on our face. Water sports are even a bigger challenge. One great alternative to this dilemma is prescription swim goggles! Imagine enjoying your fun-filled water activities, without compromising your vision and/or comfort. n

© Kristi Shanks Photography

by Anne M. Jorgensen, ABOC, 20/20 Eye Candy, Inc. Co-owner

by Amy Kelley-Osdoba, MD – Sanford OB/GYN

Talking to your daughter about her changing body

Besides “the talk,” this is probably one of the last conversations your teenage daughter wants to have with you, and you might feel the same way. But talking and educating your daughter about her body shouldn’t be awkward. It is a great chance for you to connect and build a relationship with her that is essential to her health.

When your daughter reaches those teen years, she will face a lot of big decisions. It’s important that she understands the habits and lifestyle choices she makes now could affect her and her health for the rest of her life.

Your daughter will experience a lot of changes during this time, and she may feel confused about what’s happening.

This is the perfect time to talk about health, hygiene, and any other questions she might have.

41

As you begin to have these talks with your daughter, there are two key points I suggest you follow.

First, try not to panic when she confides things to you.

Although you might be upset about something, if she sees that, she is less likely to come to you with even bigger problems later in life. The second is to not lie to her. She can look up anything on the Internet. So if you aren’t honest, she’ll figure it out. Be happy that she trusts you and is comfortable enough to be able to come to you.

The relationship you have with your teen daughter is one of the most influential in her life. Be sure that you are taking the time to invest in her and her world so that she can make the best decisions now and in the years to come. n

© Kristi Shanks Photography

Girls should start to see a gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15, so they have the chance to ask those questions to a medical professional. They can discuss the physical

and hormonal changes happening to their bodies, acne, and anything else they want to address.

parent

That’s Your Cue

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

parent

by Rebecca Wiener, CCH Consulting Hypnotist and Life Strategist

visit

TM

o thenWEB

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Mind Have you ever felt like your mind is filled with clutter? Do you have constantly running to-do lists or thoughts of how other people feel or what they think, how much time you don’t have, or how yucky you feel when you start spinning all of this junk in your mind? Here are three ways to help your mind get clean and strong.

Say yes when you mean yes and no when you mean no. I wish someone had taught me this (among other things) in the third grade. Before you say yes or no to something, think about it. Ask yourself some simple questions.

1. Is this good or healthy for me?

2. What will I have to not do in order to do this?

3. Will this mess with any of the goals I have this week?

4. Why do I want to do this?

5. Is it worth it to me?

When you say yes to something, stick to it. Arrange your time so that you can accomplish what you need and feel good. This means give yourself some extra time. It’s not worth saying yes to something if you’re mad at yourself about it later. And when you say no, know that it is okay.

You can’t do everything. That doesn’t diminish your value.

It’s simply not feasible to be everything to everyone and still feel good about you.

Take time for you. I know that we talk about this a lot.

I also know we don’t do it as often as we need or we wouldn’t still be talking about it. Put yourself on your calendar. I mean really put yourself on your calendar. Keep your

42 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

appointment with yourself. Keep time for exercise, being still, reading, drawing, painting…things that just belong to you. You deserve that time. Your mind deserves that time to work through things or to just be – and so does your spirit.

They work hard for you, too. Give them a break.

Last, but not least, keep your mind on the good stuff.

If you are struggling with a high-stress day, give yourself a break to start thinking about happy memories, times when you succeeded, and times when you overcame difficulty.

Your confidence gets a nice boost as you remind yourself of the times when you made the right decision, were kind to someone, received kindness in return, successfully navigated a difficult situation, even that time you found the hotel while on vacation after thinking you were lost. Your mind gets a great boost from these thoughts and gets your body comfortable with feeling good. It will crave more of the good stuff, and you’ll start to attract it with small steps.

Whatever steps you choose to strengthen yourself, remember that perfection is a word that doesn’t really mean anything to anyone but Merriam-Webster. Practice makes better. Strive to be better than you were yesterday. n

P‘hood should Mind power is important. Think things through, take breaks, and be optimistic to enhance your mentality.

© Amie Hansen Photography

for more on st ss and how kidre s handle it.

FRESH-N-HEALTHY

LOW-R-CARB

Salad Bar

Thin Crust Pizzas Gluten-Free Pizzas Available!

Fat-Free Dressings FRESH-N-HEALTHY SALAD BAR

LOW-R-CARB

THIN CRUST PIZZAS GLUTEN-FREE PIZZAS AVAILABLE!

FAT-FREE DRESSINGS

Low-r-fat ice cream

LOW-R-FAT

ICE CREAM

ZERO CALORIE

Beverages

ZERO CALORIE

BEVERAGES

PIZZA RANCH 41ST STREET • 271.8646

M.A.P. Changing the habit With the Member Access Program (M.A.P.) at the Sanford Wellness Center, our team members help you plan today for a healthier tomorrow.

• • • •

Identifying your personal values Overcoming your barriers Co-creating your personal strategies Creating your plan

Be the best you can be!

Call 328-1600 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

200-12900-0859 8/14

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

parent

By Cathy A. Knecht, Esq., Knecht Law Offices, P.C.

What is Your Plan?

The Importance of Establishing Guardians for Your Children

© Kristi Shanks Photography

Tip 2: Don’t stress about finances or the size When people hear about a will, they typically think of of someone’s house. Don’t eliminate anyone from their monetary assets or physical possessions. However, consideration because you don’t think they have the it is also important to determine who will raise your chilfinancial wherewithal to take care of your children. dren in your absence. While it’s difficult to think You can take care of the finances with what about not being there to raise your children, you leave. (That’s what adequate life imagine a court choosing their guardian insurance is about.) You can even with no input from you. Imagine your Make a list of all the instruct your trustee to provide funds relatives arguing in court over who people you would trust for your chosen guardian to build an gets your children – or having them to take care of your addition to their home or move to a agree but not on the people you children. Do not limit larger home to accommodate your would have chosen. That’s why it’s your list to close family children. important to nominate a guardian members. while it’s still up to you. Here are Tip. 3: Consider values and phisome tips to help you make your best losophies.

Ask yourself which people on choice. your list most closely share your values and philosophies with respect to your: Tip 1: Think beyond the obvious choices. Make a list of all the people you would trust to take care of your • religious beliefs • educational values children. Do not limit your list to close family members.

• moral values

• social values While siblings and parents can be excellent choices, also • child-rearing philosophy consider close friends or extended family members.

44 |

September 2014 2014 || thehoodmagazine.com thehoodmagazine.com

know?

DIDYOU

Tip 4: Consider practical factors. How would raising children fit into their lifestyle?

• If they’re older, do they have the necessary health and stamina? Do they really want to be parents of young children at their stage in life?

• Do they have other children? How would your children get along with theirs? How easily could the problems be dealt with? (For instance, do you want to place a child who struggles in school with a high-achieving child of the same age for whom everything comes easily?)

‘Hood Magazine goes home in backpacks at local schools and daycares.

• How close do they live to other important people in your children’s lives?

Call us to learn how we can help you reach the parenting community.

• If the couple divorced, or one person died, would you be comfortable with either of them acting as the sole guardian? If not, you need to specify what you would want to happen.

(605)366-1479

Tip 5: Write down your reasons. If you’ve chosen friends over relatives, or a more distant relative over a closer one, be sure to explain your decision in writing.

That way – in the unlikely event your choice is challenged by people who feel they should have been chosen – a court will know the reasons behind your decision.

TM

Tip 6: Talk with everyone involved. Be sure to confer with the people you’d like to choose to ensure they’re willing to be chosen and would feel comfortable acting as guardians.

Once you’ve made your choice, there are steps you can take to make sure the potential guardians you’ve chosen will have the guidance and support they need. Here are a couple ideas: • Create a set of guidelines to convey information about your children, your parenting values and your hopes and dreams for your children.

• Set up a trust that will hold the assets you pass to your children, and instruct the trustee to provide necessary financial assistance to the guardians. You can also create specific instructions about special things you’d like the trust funds used for (for example, annual trips for your children to visit close friends and relatives, a particular summer camp, or putting in a swimming pool at the guardians’ house). n

What’s Your Plan?

ESTATE PLAN CHECKLIST Things to Gather and Consider for Your Estate Plan:

P P P P

L ist of heirs (spouse, children, grandchildren, pets, etc.)

Potential guardians for your children Potential trustees for your trust estate List of your assets

California Office 92 Corporate Park, Suite C-232 Irvine, CA 92606 South Dakota Office 4305 S. Louise Ave, Suite 110 Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Call Cath y for mor informat e ion, today!

KNECHT LAW OFFICES, P.C. Cathy A. Knecht, Esq. Email: cathy@knechtlawoffices.com Phone & Fax: 888-501-5631

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com |

45

parent

by Shaina Herrmann, http://shainasdeals.com

FREE Family Fitness Autumn is quickly approaching. Now is a great time to get outside with your family and enjoy these last several weeks of warm weather. There are many exciting outdoor fitness activities that families can enjoy together as a group! By participating in weekly family fitness activities, not only will your family be encouraged to live healthier lifestyles but you’ll also learn to work together as a team. The family bonds made through regular family exercise can lead to some fun, new family traditions!

Family Walks – One of the simplest ways to start regular family fitness is to go for walks and, eventually, jogs. After dinner, go for 30- to 45-minute family walks or jog three to five times per week.

Bike Rides – Take weekly bike rides along your local bike trails. Sioux Falls has 23 miles worth of bike trails around the city!

Game Nights – Choose one or two nights per week to designate as Outdoor Family Game Night. Decide on a few favorite outdoor games to alternate each game night.

Hiking – Go for a family hike each weekend.

Disc Golf – Pick up a few Frisbees and head over to Tuthill Park to play disc golf with the family.

5K Races – Train for and complete a 5K race together as a family. Over time, work your way up to a half marathon!

Craft shows . Parties . Fundraisers Showers . Outside orders Mention Hood Jenn Jenson magazine for Inwood, IA 51240 FREE shipping!

712-753-4342 jjenson@alliancecom.net www.my.tupperware.com/jennjenson

46 |

September 2014 | thehoodmagazine.com

Raking Leaves/Shoveling Snow Together – Turn leaf raking into a family exercise event! Create a game out of it, or turn it into a race with teams. Later in the year, when the snow arrives, you can do the same with snow shoveling.

Give Gifts of Fitness – Encourage each other to keep exercise a priority by giving each other fitness-related gifts for holidays and birthdays. A gift certificate to an indoor trampoline or gymnastics facility, a trip to play golf or mini golf, or even a gift card to a sports equipment store.

House Cleaning Races – A clean home is a healthy home! Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with your family doesn’t always mean you need to set aside specific blocks of time to exercise. Your family can get a workout by simply doing what must be done around the house. One thing that is largely overlooked is that many household chores require quite a bit of exercise! Doing several chores in a short amount of time can be an excellent workout. You can turn just about anything into a game!

TV Fitness Breaks – Watching TV together? Turn commercials into fitness breaks! You can get creative with this, too! See who can do the most push ups, or decide on a different exercise for each commercial break. You can even bring jump ropes and hula-hoops into the mix. Brainstorm fun ideas with your family and see what wacky ideas you all come up with! n

Healthy Teeth = Healthy Smiles!

Healthy Dental Habits • • • • •

Teaching proper & routine brushing Providing enough Fluoride Maintaining a proper diet Protecting against injury Dental exams every 6 month

Main Building - Building 1

We are accepting new patients, no referral necessary. We look forward to seeing you soon!

New Expansion - Building 2 (Formerly I-Care & Girls Scouts)

3813 S. Kiwanis Circle Sioux Falls, SD 57105 www.childrensdentalcentersf.com www.parkwayorthodontics.com Font: Geosans Light

PMS 3025 Blue Black

Your care. Your way.

Your midwife.

Certified nurse midwives (CNM) deliver life-long gynecologic and obstetric care for women in an unhurried and personal manner. From well-women care to labor and birth, CNMs are here to deliver the expert care thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right for you.

And when you are ready for baby, CNMs will support your right to have your baby your way. Whether you are looking for a completely natural childbirth or decide you want access to pain management, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll guide you to your optimal birthing experience. And if complications arise, they have the expertise to intervene to ensure the health and safety of you and your baby.

Caring for you, your way.

500-55000-1186 7/14

Call (605) 328-4600 for more information or to schedule an appointment today.