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CO N T E N T S

features WELCOME 4

In this issue, and pictures from last months‘Hood Events.

LIFE IN THE ‘HOOD 8

In order to end bullying we all must learn to love, appreciate and CELEBRATE our differences.

FAMILYHOOD 5

As we head back to school ‘Hood gives you some warnings signs to watch for if your child is being bullied.

‘HOOD ADVICE 11, 12, 20, 28, 33

PARENTHOOD 7

NOT MY FAMILY 32

‘HOOD EATS 23-27

A father’s point of view on bullying.

‘HOOD GOOD DIRECTORY 34

‘HOOD HAPPENINGS 15-16

Looking for activities to keep the kids busy? Turn to the calendar to track down some great together time!

KARA’S KREATIONS 19

Looking for a great teacher gift for back to school? Check out this basket that RULES!

CHILDHOOD 22

Mentoring programs from BBBS are highlighted.

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W E LCO M E TO T H E ‘ H O O D

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Bullies...we have to go there, not to glorify them, but to show you and your children how to deal with them!

We can all remember the bullies of our school. They seemed to pick on those who were different in any way. Maybe the kid with glasses, maybe the girl who’s a little more round than the others or the child from another country who looked or spoke differently. Whatever the “difference”, bullying reared its ugly head on the playground at school, in the classroom and on the walk home after school. If you were that Bully, or if you ran home to avoid that bully...this issue is for you. With new technology in this day and age there are numerous new ways to be bullied. It’s important you know how to identify if it’s going on and what you can do about it as a parent. We hope you find this issue helpful.

-Your ‘Hood Team

Past ‘Hood Events

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Family Fest 2011 was a blast! We lived, played in and stepped in bubbles all day long.

Thanks to all who came out and participated. We were also thrilled with the turn out at the Canton Car Show. Be sure not to miss these events next year!!!

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Back to School

Is Your Child Being Bullied?

By Greta Stewart, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

One of the worst fears of being a parent is that of seeing your child hurt. No parent wants to see their little boy or girl suffer.

Unfortunately, many kids are suffering; they are bullied at school.

Lezlee Greguson, a licensed psychologist at Avera Behavioral Outpatient Services, defines bullying among children as an aggressive behavior that is intentional and involves an imbalance of power or strength.

you’d like to get help,” she says. “Ask some direct questions like, ‘I’m worried about you. Are there any kids at school who may be picking on you or bullying you?’” Greguson recommends parents do their best to not evaluate how the child handled the bullying. Instead, praise them for dealing with the difficult situation. Help them come up with confident comebacks and learn how to healthily deal with the stress of

Greguson says, “Bullying can be repeated over time, taking many forms including physical bullying (hitting/punching), verbal bullying (teasing, name-calling), nonverbal or emotional bullying (intimidation using gestures), or cyber-bullying (sending insulting messages by phone or email).”

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Greguson also says many children, particularly adolescents, are more covert about their bullying. Other parents or teachers may not be aware of these behaviors occurring or the bully victim may not feel comfortable telling an adult. However, it is important the authority figures are aware of possible signs of bullying.

Some warning signs include: • Comes home with torn, damaged or missing pieces of clothing, books, or belongings • Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches • Seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the bus, or taking part in organized activities with peers • Takes a long, “illogical” route when walking to or from school • Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home • Seems withdrawn from other children or talks of how “nobody likes me” • Has lost interest in school work or suddenly begins to do poorly in school • Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailments • Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams • Experiences loss of appetite • Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem Greguson says the above are some signs to watch for; however, “if your child or adolescent shows any of these signs, this does not necessarily mean he or she is being bullied,” Greguson explains, “but it is a possibility that is worth exploring.”

So what should you do if you suspect your child is being bullied? Greguson recommends talking with your child and validating their feelings. “Tell your child you are concerned and

bullying. Greguson also says some long-term strategies may include talking with staff at your child’s school. “He or she will probably be in the best position to understand the relationships between your child and other peers at school,” she says. “If you get information from your child or from staff at your child’s school that leads you to believe that he or she is being bullied, be sure to take quick action.” Greguson warns that “bullying can have serious effects on children including possible anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and more severe physical or mental problems.” To counteract the stress of bullying, Greguson says, continue to support your child and their talents throughout the time they are bullied and present them with positive experiences to focus on. For more information on bullying and how to help your child, go to AveraBehavioralHealth.

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Hyperactivity or Sensory Difficulties?

Children who seem hyperactive or uncoordinated may simply have problems with sensory modulation. Most can be helped through specialized occupational therapy.

Sensory Seekers This is a child who is “on the go,� is a risk taker, has to touch and experience everything, makes noises, gets overly excited with movement, or jumps from activity to activity.

Sensory Avoiders A sensory avoider may avoid crowds, cover his/her ears to filter out noises, is afraid of swings or heights, is a very picky eater, or one who prefers sedentary play.

Coordination or Praxis Challenges This is a child who has difficulty learning new skills and tasks, such as riding a bike or tying shoes.

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PA R E N T H O O D

a man’s point of view

By Erin McManus

Bullying Can Start at Any Age I am a Father of 3 children: 6, 4, and 2. I grew up in Sioux Falls and have lived here my whole life. I have been lucky in that I was never bullied in terms of repetitive mistreatment but did experience instances growing up that were unfavorable to say the least. When I hear the word bully, I think of the big kid that is more advanced in their growth and asserts their physical presence over their peers. What I have learned is that a bully isn’t typically the “stereotype”.

Bullies seem to be more of a type of personality, a propensity towards aggression or need to dominate.

As the new school year gets underway, I have to think back to last year when we had an incident with our oldest child at school. My son came home one day and informed me that he was punched at school. I questioned him further given the fact that kids exaggerate. However the simple statement from a 6 year old troubled me deeply. I discovered that he in fact had been hit and the hardest part was that my little Kindergartner no longer wanted to go to school.

The back-story to this is that this was a new school to him. We had

recently moved and enrolled into a closer school. He went to school that year with the typical “new kid” jitters but quickly made friends and adjusted. That is...until this incident happened. I couldn’t believe that I and my son were thrust right into a potential bully situation so soon. My wife and I were shocked to learn that at this young age it could happen.

We took small steps by visiting personally with his teacher as well as the school principal. Both were extremely helpful and equally concerned about what happened. We all committed to not only make sure this didn’t happen again, but to get him back to a positive outlook about school. He did slowly work his way back to enjoying his time at school. It required lots of positive encouragement from both his teachers and us to overcome this one moment on the playground.

All that said, it turned out that it wasn’t an isolated incident like we thought. This other child had done other things to not only my son but others that fit right in line with a “being bullied” display of behavior. Now I know that sadly there are parents

reading this that have much worse examples and or will be dealing with them in this new school year. Equally as sad or more so is the fact that these children being bullied will have a long time of “recovery” from the bullying experience.

I think in my opinion as a Father...

Communication with our children the most important thing. Having also been a child, that was something my Father always said to me: “You can talk to me about anything, son”. I only hope that my kids will remember that and let me know in the future of any bullies or issues that they encounter throughout their youth and lifetime. If we hadn’t been informed of the incident our son experienced he may have had to try and deal with it himself. How is a 6-year-old child supposed to handle such a psychological challenge at such a young age? That’s where we come in as parents, not only of bullied kids, but also of the bullies themselves. We have a responsibility to let them be children and give them all the tools and advice we can to become caring and strong young adults. n September 2011 | thehoodmagazine.com | 7

LIFE IN THE ‘HOOD

Heather Dewit, director of Hilltop After-School and Summer Program, has a vision when it comes to celebrating differences. Her goal has always been to be able to offer quality daycare and mentorship programs to everyone, whether they can afford it or not.

She let us come in and really see that what every child needs ... is love.

Celebrating Our

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FA M I LY H O O D

Differences These beautiful kids are all from Hilltop Daycare. They were on their way to a date with a swimming pool, but took a few minutes to give us some smiles and discuss Bullying. We talked about what they thought bullying meant, why kids do it and why we should love and appreciate the fact that we are all created in different colors, shapes and sizes.

Do you ever feel like your life has led you to a point where you were always meant to arrive? What would you call that, a Divine Appointment? When prepping to write this piece I started having those feelings. Feelings of excitement, inspiration...maybe that I haven’t felt in awhile. There are certain things in life that envoke such passion and this would be one for me. When discussing the topic of

bullying, your Hood staff felt it imperative that we show the “Other Side”...That being, instead of picking out a person’s differences, maybe their “weakness”, possibly a disability, that we instead focus on those differences as good things, as strengths and and a gift to your life.

Children learn so much more by watching their parents, picking up their mindsets, their views than by listening to what they say...it’s inevitable. So, decide to give your children a gift. Give them the example of looking at people with eyes of grace...meaning that you see people for who they are, what they add to your life. Things like different experiences, different cultures, perhaps a different way to view the world. > September 2011 | thehoodmagazine.com | 9

LIFE IN THE ‘HOOD

What would the world be like if we all purposed to surround ourselves with people that are different than us? How interesting could your life be if you let the walls of familiarity down and jumped into the unknown! How rewarding for your children to see you not just existing in this world, but really EXPERIENCING it. After all...Bullying stems from a person not really knowing who they are or being unsure of themselves. If children are exposed to all that life has to offer, not only will they be more sure of themselves, but they will be more likely to find the beauty in the little things and the people that so many of us miss as the world passes by. n

p ‘hood should Encourage your children to reach out in friendship and celebrate differences with others in our community.

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It’s just as important sometimes it’s just for fun. to teach them to respect and have Sometimes it’s hard to recognize for others. It seems as if Do you have an embarrassing compassion moment to share? bullying or even the primary instigator. being mean has become fun. Sadly if YOUR memory HERE! email: hoodlums@thehoodmagazine.com Not only are there obvious behaviors children do not develop appropriate soand confrontations that are noticecial skills early, they struggle into adultable, there are often very subtle and hood. Bullying and victimization both covert ways that children are able can become very problematic if left to bully, intimidate and manipulate alone. Bullies could possibly become their peers that make adults believe controlling and routinely violent with that they are not even involved. For others they perceive as “weak.” Chilexample, recently I saw a child for dren who are routinely victimized can anxiety due to bullying at daycare. He develop severe emotional and mental was often picked on by others, but at health issues including depression and the prompting of one in particular that anxiety, self-destructive behaviors and was somewhat of a “ring leader.” He even suicide. orchestrated the assaults and reaped Parents need to be vigilant that chilthe satisfaction of the victims’ misery, dren are in appropriate environments, however never actually did anything with good role models and receiving directly to his victim. He was not able healthy messages about how to treat to understand why he was being held others. Most importantly we need to responsible as well. set the example for our children and While some children tend to be bulmake sure that we monitor the things lies, some also are more likely to be that may teach or influence them Tune to When childrenFM for 80’sn all day! the targetedin victims. negatively.

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Enamel is so important because you don’t grow more. Other tissues in your body such as skin, hair, and bones continue to produce new cells and tissue throughout your life. Once your tooth erupts into your mouth that’s it…no new growth ever.

The purpose of enamel is to protect the inner layers of your teeth from sensitivity and bacteria. It also is very hard so you can bite and chew your food. Digestion begins with chewing so without teeth you can not properly nourish your body. Statistics show that people with missing teeth shave on average 7 years off of their life expectancy.

Because you can’t grow new enamel your body doesn’t have the ability to “heal” your enamel if it ever gets damaged. That’s why prevention is so key when it comes to our teeth and health. To prevent the loss of precious enamel always wear a mouth guard to avoid breaking your teeth when you are involved in sports. Another important time to wear a guard is while you sleep if you are one of the millions of Americans who grind your teeth together when you sleep.

Another way people lose enamel is by brushing improperly with a medium or hard brush. It’s very important to use a soft bristled brush with circular or up and down strokes rather than front to back strokes. I know it takes longer to get your teeth

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clean that way but two minutes of proper technique is much safer and effective than 30 seconds of improper brushing.

Finally there is enamel loss due to acids. The minerals in your enamel such as calcium, phosphorous, and fluoride are leached out of your enamel when the pH drops below 5.5. Acids in our mouth come from the foods we eat and drink which can be acidic such as citrus or from the bacteria in our mouth producing acid after they digest sugars and carbs that we eat.

To prevent this kind of loss you should avoid frequent acid attacks. You can still enjoy orange juice, pop, energy drinks which are acidic, or carbohydrate filled foods like cookies, potato chips and pasta. You just need to be conscientious about how often throughout the day you do it. A healthy person can neutralize an acid attack in about 20 minutes. But if you are sipping or snacking throughout the day your teeth may get very little rest. With each new drink or bite it takes another twenty minutes to neutralize your mouth.

There are new products available to help replace minerals that are lost from acid erosion. So even though your body can’t heal your damaged enamel there are ways your dentist can help remineralize and strengthen the enamel you have. Ask about it at your next check up and keep smiling! n

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Thursday, September 1 8:00am-10:00am....................................................................................Free Speech and Language Screenings, Theratime Inc 2:00pm-4:00pm................................................................................Cartoon Classics on Thursdays! Oak View Branch Library

Friday, September 2 5:00pm-8:00pm.....................................................................Face Painting Friday, Free with admission, Xcite Family Fun Center 5:00pm-7:00pm.....................................................................................................................First Friday, Washington Pavilion 7:00pm-9:00pm.........................................Greatest Show on H20, Catfish Bay Water Ski Park, $9 Adults, $7 Kids 5 and under free 7:00pm-8:00pm...................................................................................................Peter Rabbit Visits Storytime, Barnes & Noble 8:30pm-9:30pm.....................Creatures of the Night Campfire, Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon, Park Entrance License Required

Saturday, September 3 10:00am-4:00pm...........................................................................................Model Railroad Open House, WH Lyon Fairgrounds 10:00am-12:00pm...............................................................................................Grandparents Day Card Event, Michael’s Store 1:00pm-2:00pm.............................Animal Tracks Bookmarks, Newton Hills State Park, Canton, Park Entrance License Required

Monday, September 5 10:00am-8:00pm......................................................................................Multiple Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center

Tuesday, September 6 10:00am-11:00am...........................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 4:30pm-5:30pm.....................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade 7:00pm-8:00pm............................................................................Young Readers, Summer Reading End Party, Barnes & Noble

Wednesday, September 7 5:00pm-8:00pm......................................................Wacky Balloon Twisting “Santa”, Free with admission, Xcite Family Fun Center

Thursday, September 8 8:00am-10:00am.....................................................................................Free Speech and Language Screenings, Theratime Inc 2:00pm-4:00pm..................................................................................Cartoon Classics on Thursdays! Oak View Branch Library

Friday, September 9 5:00pm-8:00pm.....................................................................Face Painting Friday, Free with admission, Xcite Family Fun Center

Saturday, September 10 9:00am-4:00pm............................................................................................Sidewalk Arts Festival, Washington Pavilion Area 10:00am-12:00pm..........................................................................................Buddy Walk - The New Directions, Sertoma Park

Sunday, September 11 1:00pm-4:00pm.............................................................Homesteader Day Harvest Festival, Beaver Creek Nature Area, Brandon

Monday, September 12 10:00am-8:00pm.......................................................................................Multiple Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Cente 10:15am-10:50am.......................................................................................Fox’s Sack Puppet Show, Oak View Branch Library 1:00pm-1:35pm...........................................................................................Fox’s Sack Puppet Show, Oak View Branch Library 10:00am-12:00pm.......................................................................................................Pee Wee Class for ages 6-8, XRKade

Tuesday, September 13 10:00am-11:00am...........................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 10:15am-10:50am............................................................................................Fox’s Sack Puppet Show, Main Branch Library 1:00pm-1:35pm................................................................................................Fox’s Sack Puppet Show, Main Branch Library 4:30pm-5:30pm.....................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade

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Thursday, September 15 8:00am-10:00am....................................................................................Free Speech and Language Screenings, Theratime Inc 9:00am-11:30am.............................................................................................Kid’s Activity Day, Sioux Land Heritage Museum 10:15am-10:50am...........................................................................................Fox’s Sack Puppet Show, Ronning Branch Library 1:00pm-1:35pm..............................................................................................Fox’s Sack Puppet Show, Ronning Branch Library 2:00pm-4:00pm..................................................................................Cartoon Classics on Thursdays! Oak View Branch Library

Friday, September 16 5:00pm-8:00pm.....................................................................Face Painting Friday, Free with Admission, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:15am-10:50am...........................................................................................Fox’s Sack Puppet Show, Brandon Branch Library

Saturday, September 17 10:00am-5:00pm........................................................................125th Library Anniversary Celebration, all Siouxland Libraries 10:00am-5:00pm.......................................................................................................Apple Fest 2011, Country Apple Orchard

Sunday, September 18 12:00pm-5:00pm.......................................................................................................Apple Fest 2011, Country Apple Orchard

Monday, September 19 10:00am-12:00pm.......................................................................................................Pee Wee Class for ages 6-8, XRKade

Tuesday, September 20 10:00am-11:00am...........................................................................................................................Storytime, Child’s Play Toys 4:30pm-5:30pm.....................................................................................................................Jr Class for ages 9-13, XRKade

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Saturday, September 24 10:00am-12:00pm..............................................................................................................American Girl Event, Michael’s Store

Monday, September 26 10:00am-8:00pm.........................................................................................Multiple Mondays, $8/$4, Xcite Family Fun Center 10:00am-12:00pm.......................................................................................................Pee Wee Class for ages 6-8, XRKade

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This basket RULES!!!

Why you ask?

Because it is made out of rulers!

Supplies: Six 12 inch rulers One 1x4 cut to 12 inches Two 1x4 cut to 6 inches Nails Wood Glue Drill to pre-drill nail holes Directions: 1. Attach the 12 inch board to the two six inch boards to make a box frame. We predrilled holes from the bottom and attached each end with some wood glue and two nails.

2. Space out three of the rulers on each side of your frame. Pre-drill holes and attach each end of the ruler with wood glue and one nail.

3. Repeat on opposite side to complete your basket.

4. On the bottom we wrote who it was made by, who it was made for, and the year. We tossed in a few folders and it and it is ready to give to a special teacher!

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Bullies ‘HOOD ADVICE

and what to do about them

Contributed By Sylvan Learning, Author Richard E. Bavaria, Ph D Bullying in school is intolerable. It can be dangerous, and it affects both the bully and the bullied. Even though there have been bullies for seemingly forever, it doesn’t mean that bullying is a part of growing up or, worse, that it’s somehow “character-building” to be bullied. That’s baloney.

Bullying is simply unacceptable, especially in schools. It’s a topic that demands our attention, but it’s not simple. How to teach kids to face bullies? What to do with bullies? What should schools be doing? What can we parents do?

There are those who demand that bullies be expelled from our schools, claiming – correctly – that bullies disrupt learning. Get them out of the building permanently, the reasoning goes, and the problem is solved. Others claim that bullies need to be understood and reformed. Exactly how that’s done is controversial and unique to each bully. I agree that the bully should be removed – from the classroom, not from the school. Bullies are better dealt with in school, with the proper counseling, supervision, behavior-management, and, yes, definite and uncompromising consequences than sending them out on the street without any adult supervision.

The safety of other students is paramount.

That safety is enhanced when the bully is monitored. He or she shouldn’t be in the same classroom as before but in some structured alternative learning environment with tough but caring adult supervision and clear, rigorous goals for changing the bullying behavior – complete with consequences.

There are some things we significant adults in children’s lives – parents, teachers, counselors, coaches, clergy – can do to help our kids deal with bullies. Here are some ideas.

1. Walk away.

This can be a tough lesson. We’d all love to have secret superhuman powers that we can pull out to amaze our friends and confound our enemies. Alas, that’s true only in fiction. It’s more powerful to learn how to walk away and not engage with bullies – who, after all, require our engagement to do what they do.

Teach kids how to show as little reaction as possible.

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Let them know it’s okay to be angry or frightened or embarrassed. But knowing how to overrule those feelings can be safer and show real power.

2. Tell an adult.

Knowing that they have trusted adults to talk to can give kids confidence and security. Let them tell you in their own words what’s happening. Don’t interrupt. Listen carefully not just to what’s being said but to what’s not being said.

Kids want help, but they often don’t know the right words to use, so read their faces and actions, too. If you can share a bully-story from your childhood with a valuable lesson, do so.

‘HOOD ADVICE 3. Don’t personalize.

7. Learn about anti-violence programs.

Another hard lesson for kids. Teach them not to take seriously the ridiculous slander of bullies. Praise them for their talents and strengths. Show them that what a bully says is lies – more of a statement about the bully than of the bullied.

There are many anti-violence programs especially for school-age kids. They’re perfectly capable of learning about peer pressure, conflict resolution, and healthy relationships. Don’t over do it – you’re liable to sow fear when there’s no reason. But knowledge is power. Ask the folks at school or church or other parents for guidance and suggestions.

4.Build confidence.

Confident kids are not typically bullies’ first targets. Remember, bullies are mostly cowards at the bottom of their dirty little hearts, so they’re not interested in confident kids. Build your kids’ confidence in all their talents. If martial arts – with its emphasis on quiet, confident, non-confrontation – is one of those interests, so much the better.

5. Hold that temper.

Here’s a lifelong lesson for all of us, especially meaningful for dealing with a bully. Bullies, after all, need our reactions, the stronger the better. When kids learn early how to quench a temper they also learn how to disarm a bully.

6. Have true friends.

Show children the meaning of true friendships. Show them that true friends support, encourage, and are loyal to one another.

They listen to each other’s challenges and disappointments. They celebrate at high points. If you – or your child, who, after all, knows his friends – suspect that your child’s friends aren’t holding up their end of the friendship bargain, have a quiet heart-to-heart.

8. Learn about bullying.

There are many websites and organizations that can help you and other parents learn about bullying. (Some good ones are www.kidshealth.org, www.familyeducation.com, or the website of the U.S. Department of Education, www.ed.gov.) Again, ask the counselors or administrators at school for their favorites.

9. Insist on a safe school.

Don’t create a problem where one doesn’t exist, but calmly and insistently show school officials that you expect them to be vigilant about bullying. Let them know that they can count on you for support.

Remember, as always, kids learn from us, from what we do, from what we say, from what we believe. When they see that we’re focused on their safety, their learning, their future, and their wellbeing – when they see that we’re going to love them no matter what – when they see we’ll support them when they need us, then they can face just about any challenge. Even tough ones like bullying. n

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CHILDHOOD

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Mentoring Programs from Big Brothers Big Sisters, contributed by By Tate Walker Big Brothers Big Sister of the Sioux Empire is a many-faceted organization. We offer three youth programs. The biggest difference to make when comparing our mentoring programs to others is that we are “community-based,” meaning our matches are encouraged to meet out and about in the community, at their homes, or in school. Because of the thorough background and reference checks we perform on mentors, as well as the personality and home assessments performed on all potential participants (volunteers and children/parents), we help build the strongest mentoring relationships around! We don’t simply match an adult with a needy youth; we interview, train, and assess. We look for commonalities in interest, lifestyle, and background. We host what we call “pre-matches” so parents, youth, and volunteers can determine whether our choice for a match works or not – if it doesn’t, we do not force a match. Once a match is made, our program tracks and monitors progress, results and concerns via monthly contact with parents, mentees, and mentors. We send out surveys and evaluations on every match, asking for feedback and ideas on how to make the match stronger. Our matches are year-round and last a lifetime.

Self-esteem and confidence are just one of the many areas in which we track progress; we also monitor academic achievement, family and peer relationships, attitude toward the community, and many others. When a child has someone focused solely on THEM, it’s easier to see the light they carry inside themselves. We often have children tell us, “If it weren’t for my mentor, I would not have come as far as I have.” The impact is second to none.

Descriptions of each program follow: • The Core Program: Serves at-risk youth ages 7 to 14 who will benefit from a one-to-one friendship with a

positive role model. Mentors must be 16 years old and be willing to commit to a minimum of 2 to 4 hours each month with a child for a minimum of one year.

• The Native American Scholars Program: NAS matches youth ages 7 to 18 with an adult mentor who must be at least 18 years old. NAS connects caring, consistent adults with at-risk Native American students. The goal is for these students to have the courage and confidence to improve their education, embrace their culture and become responsible adults. Mentors must spend 2 to 4 hours each month with the child and one visit per month must have an academic focus. In Sioux Falls, only half of the Native American student population will graduate high school.

NAS was created in response to those dismal statistics.

More than 70 percent of NAS middle and high school student participants boast C’s or better in english, math, and science courses.

• The Amachi Program: A faith-based program serving atrisk youth ages 7 to 14 who have an incarcerated parent.

Mentors must be at least 16 years old. The state prison is a community backdrop and many families and children live in Sioux Falls to be closer to a parent inside those walls.

Statistics show children who have incarcerated parents are more likely to be incarcerated themselves one day. The Amachi program seeks to steer children onto positive paths.

A volunteer does not need special skills to be a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple or Mentor Mom. They need only to be interested in sharing special moments with a child or new mom. Just by sharing experiences, celebrating accomplishments, and listening, a mentor can make a difference in the life of a child. n

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Baked Caramel French Toast

Energy Bars

Corn & Cheese Waffles

Breakfast Apple Cobbler

Bean Burgers

Corn Casserole

Make-Ahead Chocolate French Toast

Chicken Cordon Bleu Calzones

Tator Tot Hotdish

Breakfast Pizza

Hawaiian Grilled Cheese

Oven-Fried Parmesan Chicken Strips

1/3 c. whipping cream 1 tbsp. light corn syrup 8 (3/4 in.) diagonal slices French bread

2 medium tart apples 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 c. natural mixed cereal with fruits and nuts f orr s h o oppi tteeaarr oout u t fo p p inngg

1 loaf day-old French bread 1 c. milk chocolate chips or cinnamon chips Maple syrup (optional)

1 lb. bulk pork sausage 1 pkg. (8) refrigerated crescent rolls 1 c. frozen loose pack hashbrown potatoes 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Blender Breakfast

1 ripe banana, peach or nectarine 1/2 c. milk or 1/2 c. low-fat yougurt 1 tsp. natural bran

Breakfast Staples Needed brown sugar, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, salt, sugar, cinnamon, shredded cheddar, pepper, honey

1 c. bran flakes cereal 1/4 c. wheat bran 1/4 c. wheat germ 1 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel 1/4 c. orange juice 1 c. mixed dry fruit, chopped 1/2 c. apple sauce 1/3 c. dry milk powder

1/2 c. yellow cornmeal 1 c. fresh corn kernels or 1 c. frozen corn kernels 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

2 c. cooked beans 2/3 c. ground sunflower seeds 1/4 c. chopped onion

1 can whole kernel corn 1 can cream corn 1 c. cubed Velveeta cheese

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb) 1 c. sliced, fresh mushrooms 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 (17 1/2 oz.) pkg. frozen puff pastry 8 thin slices deli ham 4 slices Provolone cheese 8 slices white bread 4 oz. deli ham 8 slices Cheddar or American cheese 1 c. canned pineapple chunks

Zucchini Oven Chips

1/3 c. reduced-fat baking mix 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 2 lbs. chicken breast strips

Brick Oven Pizza Dough

1/4 c. dry breadcrumbs 1/4 c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese 2 1/2 c. sliced zucchini

Lunch Staples Needed

1 1/2 - 2 lbs. hamburger 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 c. cubed Velveeta cheese 1 pkg. tator tots 1 can corn

2 (1/4 oz.) envelopes active dry yeast 1/3 c. grated Parmesean cheese

eggs, vegetable oil, honey, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, chili powder, salt, ketchup, unsalted butter, mustard, pepper, cornstarch, milk, basil, cooking spray, seasoning salt, garlic powder

Dinner Staples Needed

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, milk, eggs, unsalted butter, elbow noodles, butter, diced onion, pepper, water, coarse-ground whole wheat flour, dried thyme, extra virgin olive oil

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Breakfast Recipes Baked Caramel French Toast Ingredients Topping 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar 6 tbsp. butter 1/3 c. whipping cream 1 tbsp. light corn syrup French Toast 3 eggs 1/2 c. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt 8 (3/4 inch) diagonal slices French bread

Energy Bars

Directions

Ingredients 1 c. bran flakes cereal 1/4 c. wheat bran 1/4 c. wheat germ 1 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel 1/4 c. orange juice 1 c. mixed dried fruit, chopped 1 egg beaten

1/4 c. vegetable oil 1/2 c. applesauce 1/2 c. honey 1/3 c. dry milk powder 3/4 c. whole wheat flour 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking soda

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9 x 13-in. pan. In a medium bowl, combine cereal, bran, wheat germ, orange peel, orange juice, dried fruit, egg, oil, applesauce, honey, and dry milk powder; blend well.

Let set 5 minutes. In a large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour and baking soda. Stir in the first mixture and mix until all the ingredients are combined. Spread batter evenly in a pan.

Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until golden. Cool. Makes 20 bars.

1/2 c. natural mixed cereal with fruits and nuts

Crockpot Recipe Breakfast Apple Cobbler Ingredients 2 medium tart apples 1/4 c. granulated sugar dash of cinnamon 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. melted butter or margarine

Directions

Core, peel and slice apples. Place in a crockpot. Add remaining ingredients; mix thoroughly. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 hours. Serve with cream, vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.

Note: Recipe may be doubled, if desired

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Spray 9 x 13-in. glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, combine all topping ingredients; mix well.

Cook over medium heat until smooth, stirring constantly, DO NOT BOIL. Spread topping in sprayed baking dish. Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Add milk, vanilla extract, and salt; beat well. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed. Place bread slices over topping in sprayed baking dish.

Cover, then refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. To serve, heat oven to 400° F. Uncover baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and toast is golden brown. Let stand 3 minutes. Invert onto large serving platter.

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Breakfast Recipes, Cont.

Make-Ahead Chocolate French Toast

Breakfast Pizza

Ingredients

1 lb. bulk pork sausage 1 pkg. (8) refrigerated crescent rolls 1 c. frozen loose pack hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 5 eggs 1/4 c. milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1 loaf day-old French bread 1 c. milk chocolate chips or cinnamon chips 5 eggs, beaten 1 1/4 c. milk 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract Maple syrup (optional)

Directions

Ingredients

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Spray a 9x13-in. pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut the French bread into 6 slices, each 1 1/2 in. thick. Using a small, sharp knife, cut 2-in.-long slits in one side of each bread slice, cutting 3/4 of the way through the bread, to create a pocket. Spoon 2 heaping tbsp. of chips into the pocket of each bread slice; press to close. Place filled slices into prepared baking pan. Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla in medium bowl. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread; carefully turn pieces over, spooning mixture in pan over top of bread. Cover pan with plastic wrap; refrigerate several hours or overnight. Heat oven to 400° F. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer toast to plates. Serve with maple syrup, if desired. Serves 6.

Directions

Blender Breakfast

Ingredients

Ingredients 1 ripe banana, peach, or nectarine, cut up 1/2 c. milk or 1/2 c. low-fat yogurt 1 tsp. honey, sugar or maple syrup 1 tbsp. natural bran

Directions

Combine banana, milk, honey and bran in blender or food processor.

Whirl until smooth. Pour into a tall glass.

Cook sausage until browned; drain well. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place in slightly greased 12-in pizza pan, with points toward the center. Press over bottom and up sides to form crust. Seal perforations. Spoon sausage over crust. Sprinkle potatoes. Top with Cheddar cheese. In a bowl, beat together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into crust. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over all. Bake at 375° F for 25 to 30 minutes. You can also use Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese. You can also increase potatoes from 1 c. to 1 1/2 c.

Lunch Recipes Meatless Recipe Bean Burgers 2 c. cooked beans 2/3 c. ground sunflower seeds 1/4 c. chopped onion 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. oil 3 to 4 tbsp. ketchup

Directions

Combine all the ingredients, adding enough wheat germ (about 1/2 c.) to hold the shape. Form into 8 patties. Place on a lightly oiled

baking sheet and bake at 350° F for 15 to 20 minutes. Place a slice of cheese on each burger and place under broiler to melt before serving.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Calzones Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (1 lb.)

1 c. sliced, fresh mushrooms 1/2 medium onion, chopped 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1 1/4 c. milk 1 tbsp. fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 (17 1/2 oz) package frozen puff pastry, thawed 8 thin slices deli ham 4 slices Provolone cheese

Directions

Place chicken in a greased 2-quart dish, cover with water. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until juices run clear. Meanwhile in skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender.

Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth, stir into skillet mix.

Add basil and seasonings. Bring to boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened. Drain chicken. Cut pastry sheets in half widthwise.

On one side of each half, place a chicken breast, 1/4 c. mushroom mixture, two ham slices and one cheese slice. Fold pastry over fillings and seal edges. Place on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk if desired. Bake at 400° F for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden.

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Dinner Recipes

Ingredients

2 tbsp. butter

1/3 c. reduced-fat baking mix

Breakfast for Dinner

1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Corn & Cheese Waffles

1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1/8 tsp. black pepper 2 lbs chicken breast strips

Ingredients

Oven-Fried Parmesan Chicken Strips

Directions

Melt butter in a 10 x 15-inch jelly-roll pan in a 425° F oven. Place baking mix and next 3 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; shake well to combine. Add chicken, several pieces at a time, shaking well to coat. Arrange chicken in melted butter in hot baking dish. Bake at 425° F for 30 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 8 slices white bread 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 4 oz. deli ham 8 slices Cheddar or American cheese 1 c. canned pineapple chunks packed in juice, drained and patted dry mustard, optional

Directions

Spread one side of each slice with butter. Lay ham on unbuttered side of 4 of the slices. Top each with 2 slices of cheese and pineapple chunks. Spread unbuttered sides of remaining bread slices with mustard, if desired. Place those 4 slices, buttered sides up on top of pineapple. Place sandwiches in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and cook, pressing down on them occasionally with a spatula, until golden on one side, 3 to 4 minutes.

Carefully turn and continue to cook until golden on the other side, about 3 minutes longer. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

Kid approved!

Zucchini Oven Chips Ingredients 1/4 c. dry breadcrumbs 1/4 c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. fat-free milk 2 1/2 c. (1/4 in. thick) slices zucchini (about 2 small)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425° F. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place milk in a shallow bowl. Dip zucchini slices in milk, and dredge in breadbrumb mixture. Place coated slices on an ovenproof wire rack coated with cooking spray; place rack on a baking sheet.

Bake at 425° F for 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Serve immediately.

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Directions Preheat oven to 200° F and preheat waffle iron. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar.

In a glass measuring cup, whisk together milk, egg and butter. Pour mixture into flour mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in corn and cheese. Mist waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour batter onto grates and spread to edges with a spatula. Cook until waffles are golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate, loosely cover with foil and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining batter, misting grates with cooking spray before each new batch.

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Hawaiian Grilled Cheese

1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 c. milk 1 large egg 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 c. fresh corn kernels (1 large ear) or 1 c. frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

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Brick Oven

Pizza Dough

Dinner Recipes Con’t.

Corn Casserole Ingredients 1 can corn, not drained 1 can cream corn 1 c. uncooked elbow noodles 1 c. cubed Velveeta cheese 1 stick of butter, melted

Directions Mix all ingredients together and put in a greased 8 x 8 pan. Bake at 350° F for 1 hour. *Recipe provided by Allison Brown Staples via Facebook

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Tator Tot Hotdish Ingredients 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. of hamburger diced onion to taste salt to taste pepper to taste 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1/2 c. milk 1 c. cubed Velveeta cheese 1 can corn, drained 1 pkg. tator tots (will not use all)

Directions

Brown hamburger, combine with onion, salt and pepper to taste.

Combine cream of chicken soup, milk, and Velveeta cheese. Heat in microwave until cheese is melted.

In a 9 x 13 in. pan pour soup mixture on the bottom. Top with hamburger. Next layer with corn.

Top with single layer of tator tots and cover with foil. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and then remove foil and cook an additional 20 min and let stand before eating.

Ingredients 2 (1/4 oz.) envelopes active dry yeast 2 c. warm water (100° - 110° ) 5 c. all-purpose unbleached flour, divided 1 c. coarse-ground whole wheat flour

2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 c. plus 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided

Directions

Combine yeast and 2 c. warm water in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, and let stand 5 minutes.

Combine yeast mixture, 3 c. all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, next 3 ingredients and, if desired, cheese in a large mixing bowl; add 1/2 c. olive oil. Beat at low speed with an electric mixer until blended, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour (about 1/3 c.) to make a stiff dough. (Dough will be smooth.)

Place dough and 1 tbsp. oil in a large lightly greased bowl, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 45 minutes or until dough is doubled in bulk. Punch dough down.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 4 or 5 times. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Roll each ball into a 14-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Brush with 1 tbsp. oil, and prick with a fork. Add toppings to pizza dough.

Place pizza on lightly floured pizza stone or baking sheet, and bake 475° F for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

*Recipe provided by Allison Brown Staples via Facebook

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‘HOOD ADVICE

By Cory Faber, Owner of THERATIME , Inc.

Are My Child’s Speech and Language Skills on Track?

Have you every compared your child’s speech and language skills to his peers and began to worry? Or you have a friend or relative who’s child appears to be lagging behind but are afraid to say anything in fear that they might get upset? These are common scenarios faced by parents when they have a child who is slow to speak or exhibit errors in the sounds that they produce when communicating. Knowing what is typical speech and language development can help parents and caregivers figure out if they should be concerned.

Birth-12months: Children at this stage should be attentive to sounds in their environment, begin to recognize names of things (mom, dad bottle). Cooing or vowel-like singing is first, followed by babbling strings of consonants and vowels ..mama…baba.. are early stages of speech and language development.

When to be concernedIf your child is not responding to sounds and appears not to be hearing. A lack of: vocalizing, vowels, cooing or babbling are indicators that there may be a delay. Not learning or recognizing new words. Not using gestures such as waiving, pointing or lifting their arms up to be picked up.

1-2 years: Children can now produce a variety of speech sounds (p, b, m, d, or n), imitate individual sounds and words. Early first words 28 | September 2011 | thehoodmagazine.com

may appear as early as 9-12 months. There is variability at this age but most toddlers at 18 months will use 20-30 words and over 50 by 24 months. Some two word phrases are beginning (“..a ball”). These words and short phrases may be difficult to understand to the unfamiliar listener. Following 1-2 step directions are becoming more consistent (“bring me your socks and shoes”).

When to be concernedNo words or gestures. A lack of eye contact or not understanding new words. A limited inventory of sounds that they use to communicate. Multiple ear infections or a past medical history.

2-3 years: This stage can be described as the “exploding” stage. Not only can their language explode in new words but their behavior as well. There may be too many words to count that they are now using. At two they are using two word phrases and you should understand roughly half of what they say. Closer to age three they are using three word phrases and can be understood by the unfamiliar listener ¾ of the time.

When to be concernedIf your child is showing signs of communication frustration, a limited vocabulary, not following two step directions or pointing to pictures when named in a book.

3-5 yearsYour child will now be able to produce one word per year of life. A three year old will use three word sentences and five year old will use five word sentences. They may have difficulty producing some sounds but by age 4-5 the unfamiliar listener will understand most of what a child is saying.

When to be concernedIf your child is not using their communication skills to interact with peers or as a tool to get what they need, concern may be warranted. Difficulty following directions or processing new information may indicate a referral. Multiple errors in sounds that they are producing may be affecting how others understand them.

School-age Children at this age are using complex sentences, asking many questions to inquire about their surroundings and to solve problems. They are following directions regularly and comprehend new material when presented. Some articulation errors are typical through the 2nd grade such as L, R, or TH but generally don’t interfere with how others may understand them.

When to be concernedIf articulation errors persist beyond the 2nd grade and if they are beginning to affect spelling skills a referral is warranted. Any difficulty with language including reading, spelling and writing are indications of a language learning problem. n

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