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Back to School Guide

Tween ‘tudes!! 5 types and how to combat them

by Malia Jacobson

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U-of-M graduate and current Detroit Resident Mike Martin is about to begin his fourth season with the Tennessee Titans, and he is eager to allow his influence as a professional athlete to make a more charitable difference in the community. His recent football day-camp benefited the Athletic Angels charity, which assists low income families with the necessities of life -- like food, and other gifts. During the camp, which took place on June 20th, an unexpected 350 children arrived, eager to run drills under the tutelage of a professional football player. His reputation as an 82nd overall NFL draft pick brought out other former Michigan athletic leaders. Names like Frank Clark and Lamar Woodley of the Seattle Seahawks came out in support, and even Larry Foote of the Arizona Cardinals, who was an inspiration to Martin when he was younger. Martin has a special place in his heart for the South-East Michigan Community and is thrilled to make these memories for the kids in the area.

Hands-On Museum’s Transit The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum has received a donation that has allowed the science team to purchase a new Transit Connect van to enhance its outreach programs. Near, far, wherever you are, the Museum’s three-van fleet will help those out of reach to get their “hands on” some science. Trips to the Upper Peninsula was a long shot just a few years ago, but now is a reality. “The need for a new van is reflective of the increased demand for the Museum’s awardwinning outreach services,” said Mel Drumm, executive director, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. “The rise in transportation costs means that schools sometimes make the choice of having us bring our nationally-recognized education programming to them versus taking a field trip to the Museum.” The Museum is excited to offer a more extended outreach, but it doesn’t supplement a first-hand experience. “The Museum’s education team has been developing these programs for years and continues to be an innovative leader in STEaM education,” Drumm added. “Although we can’t truly export the experience of being at the Museum, we certainly can enhance a school’s curriculum with our unique way of teaching complex concepts in a fun and exciting way.”

Instrument Petting Zoos Children learn a lot about animals when interacting with them at a petting zoo, so can the same be accomplished with musical instruments? Sarah Ruddy, Director of Education & Outreach at the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, thinks the answer is yes. Kids enter a room full of “zookeepers” to introduce children to the cellos, flutes, clarinets, trumpets and trombones. Who knows if the child will be inspired to be the next Louis Armstrong or Sabine Meyer? The kids would receive a quick overview of the instrument, and the vibrations they hear and create. Kids have so much fun with the instruments, and they are encouraged to make sounds and get creative! The Instrument Petting Zoos have been a big hit in a broad range of educational programs, serving the youngest population of kids. Upcoming August Dates: Ypsilanti: Depot Town Market - August 1 Wayne Farmers Market - August 19 Brighton Farmers Market - August 22 Ypsilanti: Downtown Market - August 25 South Lyon Farmers Market - August 29 Ann Arbor Farmers Market - October 3 6

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THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16

Tween ‘Tudes

Five we could live without by Malia Jacobson

Psychologist G. Stanley Hall famously described the teenage years as a “storm.” But the teen tempest is foreshadowed by some early storm warnings during the tween years: unsettling new behaviors like blatant eye-rolling, public back-talk, and peer worship. These wearing attitudes darken the horizon like threatening clouds during early adolescence—and make parents want to run for cover. What makes previously pleasant children turn mouthy and defiant after age 8? It’s not bad parenting, says Alyson Shafer, psychotherapist and author of Ain’t Misbehavin’. But these behaviors are a form of revolt. “Rebellion only exists in relationships where people are in a superior/ inferior relationship. Eventually the person in the inferior position rises up, and that’s what we see with tweens disrespecting their parents.” If storm clouds are brewing at your house, don’t batten down the hatches. Take these steps to tame unruly tween ‘tudes, starting today.

The slouch & shirk Exaggerated eye-rolls, slouching, shirking parents’ gaze— non-verbal rebellion is a tweenage specialty. “This is a natural developmental time to push against authority, even about something as simple as posture,” notes Schafer. “Slouching and slumping are a way of defying society’s rule to ‘sit up straight’ even if you parents never asked you to.” How to help: Recognize that it’s not (always) about you: “Parents can take their child’s attitude personally, when the behavior is more of a general statement about all authority,” says Schafer. Treat an eye-roll or a slumped stance as an invitation to uncover what’s genuinely bothering your child. The mood swing Living with a mercurial, moody tween is no picnic. One moment, your child is a sunny sweetheart. The next, a rage-filled zombie. But don’t blame your child— blame a growth spurt in the brain around 11-13 that impacts mood and behavior. With rapidly changing bodies and minds, kids lack the impulse control and emotional regulation to deal with stress adaptively, and lash out at parents instead. How to help: Don’t try to problem-solve when kids are at the unpleasant end of the mood spectrum. “When we’re angry, our brains are taken over by a fight-or-flight response and we can’t respond appropriately,” says Roberts. Ask your child to put a numerical value on their anger, from one to ten, and make a family rule to take a cooldown break if anyone tags their fury at five or higher.

Building Respectful Parent-Tween Relationships

Listen Without Replying Really hear what your child says and accept that it is their reality. They may have a chip on their shoulder or a grudge they are bearing. Find out what it is. Create a Signal Decide you want more mutual respect in the family. Create a signal—like touching your nose—to employ when either party feels disrespected. Problem-Solve View discipline issues as problems that need solutions instead of children that need punishment. Have family meetings and ask tweens to contribute to household rules. Kids are more likely to comply with rules they help to set. Strengthen Bonds Think back to a time when things were going well with your tween. Where were you? What were you doing? Create more of those conditions and rituals to build a stronger bond. Source: Alyson Shafer, psychotherapist and author, Ain’t Misbehavin.

Malia Jacobson is a nationally published journalist and mom. She blogs about family health at www. thewellrestedfamily.com. Check out the rest of the story online at www.annarborfamily.com

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healthy kids 8 Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget Feeding your family organic by Kerrie McLoughlin

Have you ever wished you could feed your family organic foods, but when you check out the price tags your eyes pop out of your head? Yeah, me, too. So I decided to figure out some ways to feed my family of seven organic foods on a tight budget. Here’s what I found out:

Local Produce. Hit the farmer’s market to help out some local farmers while you save money on organic items. You can also try Local Harvest to search for farms, farmer’s markets, CSA (community supported agriculture) and more.

Grow your own organic garden. Sounds hard, doesn’t it? But trust me, if I can do it with my two non-green thumbs, so can you. My husband is usually the gardener in our family but one summer he was traveling and the responsibility fell on me! I found out how easy it is to pull weeds and water tomatoes, carrots and green beans. I finally realized we never bought any weed-killer or pesticides, which meant we basically have an organic garden. Even if you live in an apartment you can grow herbs in a pot, have a patio garden or even consider renting space out from a local gardener. Renting space is still cheaper than buying organic fruits and veggies from the leading natural foods market. You can go online to browse garden space for rent by city.

Coupons and sales, baby! Watch, wait then POUNCE on those items your family loves when they go on sale or when you have a sweet coupon. Head to My Organic Coupons. You’ll find a list of companies you can write to, and ask for coupons for their specific products. Combine coupons with sales for some extreme couponing and you’ll be dancing in the aisles!

Seasonal Items. Why pay $5/carton for organic strawberries when they can get as low as $1.50/carton in the good old summertime? It’s easy to find out which fruits and vegetables are in season Field to Plate’s site.

Stock Up. When you find a good deal, stock up! It’s easy to freeze certain items while you make jellies, jams, etc. with the rest. Can your own spaghetti sauce, carrots, beets, green beans and more from what you grow yourself (sometimes you have way more than you can eat coming in all at once), get a good deal on at the farmer’s market or find on sale at the natural foods market. Canning is easier than it sounds, and you can find a used pressure cooker or borrow one for a weekend. Simply Canning has a wonderful site with many great resources, then hit YouTube for how-to videos.

Buy in bulk. Because you’re not paying for packaging and name brands, some organic basics like cereal, grains and beans are much cheaper when dispensed from a bulk container.

Skip the “junk.” Organic graham crackers and fruit snacks cost a fortune. Why not try some carrots and hummus or make your own yummy granola bars to save a bunch of green?

Bake Your Own. We all need a good carb fix now and then. Rather than pay crazy baked-good prices, find a used bread machine for a steal and make your own. It’s so easy these days to get the dough ready, pop it in the machine and just wait while your house fills up with the intoxicating aroma of baking bread. AllRecipes.com has tons of wonderful bread machine recipes that will impress your friends and family. Likewise, bake your own organic treats (think muffins and granola bars) using organic flour, cocoa, oatmeal, etc. that you find for cheap using my tips above! Kerrie McLoughlin writes about all the fun challenges of parenting 5 little ones, including feeding them!, at TheKerrieShow.com.

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Beyond PB&J: Packed Lunch Ideas

Rodger Bowser, chef and managing partner of Zingerman’s Delicatessen, and the father of a six and an eight year old in Ann Arbor Public Schools, offers expert advice on packing delicious and nutritious school lunches that your kids are sure to enjoy.

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Sandwiches are a common lunchtime staple, but when made with ingredients from Zingerman’s, they take on a whole new level of yummy. “We have two kinds of bread here at Zingerman’s that kids really enjoy. One is called the Bake House White, it’s a nice square loaf, soft bread, and then we also have something called a Whole Wheat Loaf, that’s also a square that slices up really well… it makes excellent sandwiches.” Other ingredients from Zingerman’s can balance out the meal - “Shopping here for kids’ lunches is actually pretty easy, but most people don’t know about it. We also have some pretty good peanut butters. All kids don’t like spicy stuff right now, in my kids’ age group, so turkey and ham works out really well, but we have been slowly introducing salami.”

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Gone are the days of brown bag lunches, and now students bring eco-friendly reusable containers that broaden their options beyond PB&J. “We don’t brown bag it, we do a lot of reusable containers. It goes in a plastic tub with a lid, so it allows us to put other things in there like hummus, vegetable sticks and dips. They love it, they eat it, but some days they come home and you’re like, ‘Why didn’t you eat your lunch?’” Rodger laughs. “I don’t think it’s because they don’t like it, it’s just because they’d rather go outside and play. But that’s a mystery to me sometimes!”

Making New Friends

Whether your child is starting kindergarten, moving to a new school, or just looking to embrace fall’s fresh start to make some new friends, Helen Kaplan, LMSW, social work faculty supervisor at the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF), offers tips to best support your child’s social efforts. Kaplan, coordinator of UCCF’s social skills groups, suggests when talking to your kids about making new friends, “give your child the opportunity to talk about their feelings of excitement and nervousness and listen without initially trying to solve or judge.” All children are unique, and what works for one child might not work for another. “You know your child best – some kids do better with one-on-one play dates, and some thrive in a larger group. Use this information when setting up social experiences,” Kaplan recommends. “For younger kids, specifically those that are entering a new school for kindergarten, you can try to set up informal play dates at a park or at the playground at school for all incoming kindergartners as a way to meet each other, [and] for you to meet other parents… For teens, it is even more important to listen and be a safe base for your teen to rely on when peer situations get complicated. Driving in the car or going for a walk can be a valuable place to talk and listen more casually.”

Kids sometimes don’t eat their lunch, no matter how delicious, and parents don’t always need to pack a complicated meal for kids to be well-fed and sustained throughout the day. “Carbs, protein, fiber, vegetables. We try to pack a complete meal. Sometimes I’m really happy sending yogurt and fruit and maybe a little granola. They eat the whole thing and get plenty of protein and carbs and fresh fruits… If they eat it and get a healthy meal out of it, I’m happy… The granola here [at Zingerman’s] is good, it’s packed with a lot of nuts and Michigan rolled oats, and we use coconut oil instead of butter, and maple syrup instead of sugar.” Overall, packing lunches can be a family experience, and a chance for kids to have choices and feel a sense of ownership over their lunch. “It’s a really good idea to go shopping with your kids and having them taste the food – that seems to work out the best for us. We’ll stand in line and we’ll try things, and talk about packing their lunch with them throughout the week. They’re the ones that actually choose it and I think that helps tremendously, even at a young age.” Visit Rodger and colleagues at Ann Arbor’s favorite lunch destination, Zingerman’s Delicatessen at 422 Detroit St., 734-663-3400.

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When it comes to peer disputes, “role playing and using examples from television or movies can be helpful,” says Kaplan. As the school year gets in full swing, keep in mind that “all kids go through social ups and downs. If you are concerned about your child, seek consultation with a school counselor or child therapist.” To find out more about the social skills groups offered at UCCF, check out mari.umich.edu/ university-center-child-family or call (734) 764-9466.

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Home Sick: When to Stay Home

With fall and cooler weather comes the inevitable cold and flu season. But how do you know when to keep kids home sick, and when to push through the school day, despite the sniffles? Dr. Alisa Young, pediatrician at the University of Michigan Health System, offers signs to look for to know when to stay home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting sick and feeling under the weather is a normal part of growing up,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Young explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping your child recover while also preventing spread of illness to others at school is important. Here are a few signs that suggest some infections that your child would best recover from at home or that may require further evaluation from their doctor: Âˇ Fever: Temperature at or above 101 degrees Fahrenheit or 38.4 degrees Celsius. Âˇ Vomiting and Diarrhea: Having two or more episodes of emesis or loose stools Âˇ Coughing: Not only does coughing spread infection, but after a night of coughing, your child will likely be too tired to focus all day in school and likely be contagious or leading to an exacerbation of chronic diseases like asthma or allergies. Âˇ Rash: When it is spreading and you know it is not from the sun, poison ivy, mosquitoes, etc.

If your child just does not look right to you, or the above symptoms do not improve, bring to see their family doctor or pediatrician.â&#x20AC;? In an effort to prevent the spread of illness at school, be sure to let the school know when your child has contracted something contagious, â&#x20AC;&#x153;especially if they had something highly contagious like Pertussis (Whooping Cough) which requires completion of 5 days of antibiotics prior to return regardless of resolution of symptoms,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Young explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With most illnesses, such as ear infections and strep throat, children can return to school after 24 hours of being on antibiotics.â&#x20AC;?

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Ideally, every kid who had cold or flu symptoms would stay home from school, just in case, to prevent the spread of germs. However, kids get sick quite often, and if they stayed home every time they had the sniffles, they would likely miss a lot of school. Dr. Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the symptoms above have mostly resolved or have been evaluated, it is okay to send your child back to school.â&#x20AC;? If you do choose to send your child to school when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling under-the-weather, here are some things you can do to support them through the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most useful thing you can send your child back with is the knowledge of how to take care of themselves,â&#x20AC;? advises Dr. Young. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Using tissues, coughing into your sleeves or elbows, hydrating well, and washing hands thoroughly are lifelong behaviors that will keep your child healthy and prevent the spread of germs. Stocking their backpacks or lunch boxes with sanitizing gels, packets of tissues, and water bottles may also serve as healthy reminders.

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Sheri Stankorb-Geiselman, local mother of two girls, one three, and the other five, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entering kindergarten this year, shared how she and her family approach back-to-school shopping on a budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For day-to-day clothes, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more on a Once Upon A Child budget - or Costco,â&#x20AC;? says Sheri. Sheri and her family save money through, â&#x20AC;&#x153;hand-me-downs, buying used, or high-quality items on eBay.â&#x20AC;? Is there anything worth splurging on when it comes to shopping for the school year? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quality shoes, under-layers (for these, we love Camden Rose), boots, snow gear, and rain gear are worth spending more on- itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to keep little ones warm & comfy & dry!â&#x20AC;? advised Sheri. Wondering about upcoming back-to-school sales in Ann Arbor? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sneak-preview of local sales at one of the major back-to-school retailers:

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Clara Adiska, sales associate at Staples on West Stadium, shared the many back-to-school sales they have going on now through August 19. Âˇ 100 percent lowest price guaranteed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If you find it cheaper elsewhere, bring in the other storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s add and Staples will not only match the price, but will also take an additional 10 percent off. Âˇ If you buy a backpack, you get 25 percent off your other school supplies! Âˇ For college students, get $50 off any laptop computer or desktop with a valid student ID.

Clara advises parents looking to save money on back-to-school shopping to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come to Staples and sign up for rewards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you get a bunch of discounts!â&#x20AC;?

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The Importance of a Routine

Throughout the school day, kids adhere to a number of routines put in place by their teachers, principal and staff to make the day run as smoothly as possible. Setting in place daily routines at home can also serve to support kids, and putting these routines in place early, and sticking with them throughout the summer, can help prepare them for the routines that lie ahead during the school year.

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“Routines are very important for children and they promote healthy development,” explains Lawrence Kowalski, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at the University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF). “Routines support independence, promote self-esteem, and help children build skills they will need for everyday life. Children thrive on consistency and predictability; inconsistencies may lead to anxiety or feelings of uncertainty.” Daily routines can be incorporated into a child’s life in a variety of ways each day – waking up, getting ready, eating breakfast, having dinner, doing homework, getting ready for bed… These are all opportunities to establish a routine. Kowalski explains, “For example, children should have the same bedtime and wake time daily. Adequate and consistent sleep helps children function on a day-to-day basis. Lack of sleep may behaviorally present as symptoms of common childhood disorders such as inattention, lack of focus, memory issues, and problems with planning.” Wondering about how to start a new routine for your child in the spirit of back-to-school? Kowalski suggests, “Parents can best support routines for their children by starting them before school starts and having routines year round. Take time to move bedtime back to the school schedule… When starting new routines, prepare your child by explaining the routine and supporting them behaviorally and emotionally by modeling and walking through the routine with them a few times. Most importantly, parents should be consistent to support the success of routines.” To learn more about Kowalski’s work, and the services offered at UCCF, visit mari.umich.edu/university-center-child-family, or call (734) 764-9466.

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Digital Direction Get Moving!

During the school year, kids spend the majority of their days sitting in class, missing out on the exercise that often comes along with summer days filled with fun outdoor activities. Though time for exercise may no longer be builtin to their daily schedules, kids still need a significant amount of activity each day, and can greatly benefit from staying active throughout the school year.\ Dr. Keri Denay, pediatrician at the University of Michigan Health System, reports, “The American College of Sports Medicine recommends children and teens get 60 minutes of moderate or greater aerobic activity every day. This can include walking, biking, swimming, hiking, skating, soccer, etc. Regular physical activity decreases the risk of developing chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and diabetes, is important with weight management, and is even a natural mood booster!” Jenna Bacolor, Executive Director of Ann Arbor Rec & Ed, who also has a Masters in Public Health from the University of Michigan and spent many years working in health promotion for the Washtenaw County Health Department, adds, “The Centers for Disease Control recommends that children get three types of physical activity: aerobic, muscle strengthening and bone strengthening. Children can strengthen their muscles by doing things like climbing on jungle gyms and trees. They strengthen their bones by jumping rope and other weight-bearing activities. All of this comes naturally to most children!”

Technology is changing the way we work, socialize, create, communicate… and learn. Dr. Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan professor in the School of Education, College of Engineering and School of Information, explores the use of technology in education through his research and development of educational apps that are meant to enhance the learning of students. “I am a big believer in ‘social learning’ – in supporting children and youth as they learn together. My research group has developed a suite of ‘collabrified apps’ – apps such as Co.Write, Co.Map, Co.KWL, Co.Sketch – that support children working with each other, co-creating, co-editing documents,” Dr. Soloway describes. “We need to teach kids HOW to learn, how to be part of the knowledge economy.” Despite the seemingly endless amount of information at our fingertips, schools still value rote memorization. Students can benefit from learning how to utilize collaboration and creativity through technology to find information and use it effectively. Dr. Soloway explains, “Education is social – John Dewey, one of the greatest educational minds of the modern era, and professor early in his career at the University of Michigan, made that comment. We learn from and with each other. Mobile technology, from Twitter to Facebook, Wikipedia to Tumblr, the youth of today are interacting and learning with and from each other because they can, because they have mobile devices, because they know that form of social learning adds value.” The apps in Dr. Soloway’s Collaboration Suits are all free, and available for download on the Apple app store and Google Play. Check out their website at intergalacticmic.org.

Maintaining physical activity throughout the school year can happen through programs like Ann Arbor Rec & Ed. “Of course, community education and recreation organizations like Ann Arbor Rec & Ed offer lots of options for kids to have fun and be physically active during out-of-school time,” Bacolor recommends. “Rec & Ed provides a wide variety of no-cut recreational team sports and instructional sports programs. Our afterschool and summer camp programs also incorporate lots of physical activity.” Although programs like Rec & Ed offer excellent options to keep kids moving, it can benefit the entire family to be active together. “Exercising as a family is a great way to ensure children (and adults!) get the recommended amount of physical activity. Think about going for family bike rides or walks or even playing a family soccer game,” Dr. Denay suggests. “Scheduling time for activity like you would a meeting, sporting event, or doctor’s appointment helps protect the time need to exercise.” When the snowflakes start falling, it can become even more difficult to stay motivated to get moving. Dr. Denay offers this advice, “Winter months can be harder but is equally important. Go to a local shopping mall to walk, go to indoor laser tag or trampoline locations, or consider signing up your child for some winter activities such as basketball or swimming!” Bacolor inspires families to embrace the winter weather – “Families can still find ways to be active during the winter. Being outside takes a commitment to bundling up, but there are lots of fun family activities in the winter -- from sledding and building snow forts to snow shoeing and skiing!” Find out more about Ann Arbor Rec & Ed programs at a2schools.org/ Page/1258.

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Breathing in the last days of August by Jeremy Rosenberg

I am not certain as to where the phrase “Dog Days of Summer” originates. I could utilize Google to find the answer, I suppose, but forgive me if I rebel against the ability to know everything immediately. That would take from me the opportunity to define the phrase the way I like. And I think that, from a parent's perspective, August is called the “Dog Days” because every day feels like seven years. Over time, I have learned that it is perfectly acceptable to admit that your children need more than you can offer. I can be a Dad. I can’t be the social structure of friends that my son and daughter need to learn to navigate. I can’t be a rival, from whom they can learn how to deal with adversaries and opponents. Over the course of the summer, I will play outside with my kids, we will take day trips, see a movie or two — we will attempt to enjoy what Michigan has to offer for summer fun. On rainy days, I will also bore my kids with lectures on philosophy and geography (two subjects our schools neglect). There will be swimming, bowling, trips to the park, sleep-overs at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. But by mid-August, it is time for them to get back to their school lives. They need

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greater social challenges. They need to study science, math, literature, art, music, English, foreign languages, history, and grammar. They need structured active time at P.E. They need unstructured active time at recess. Sure, sometimes August can be tiresome, when every kid in the neighborhood congregates at your house demanding popsicles and unreceived parental attention. August can also be quite arresting, however, when you linger into the evening, playing outside just as the sun begins to dim. Not worrying about bath times or bed times. It will be good for my kids to go back to school. A part of me looks forward to resuming our usual schedule, work and school and football season — and the gloriousness that is fall in Michigan. But my son is only eleven once. Last week he poked his head in the door as it was getting dark— the kind of dark where the sun’s final embers are all that remain — and said, “Dad, can I stay out a little longer? We’re catching fireflies.” I poured myself a pint of Oberon and watched from the porch, breathing in the summer evening. If that day lasted seven years, I wouldn’t have minded.

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Learning through advocacy for Type I Diabetes by Heather Burcham

Imagine for a moment what it’s like to have five injections a day, one before every meal or snack, anticipating every morsel of food that you will eat before you eat it, adjusting each injection accordingly. But what if you decide to go for a bike ride? You’ll have to figure out how your increased activity level will influence your blood sugar, maybe have an extra snack, or lower your last dosage to make up for the impact exercise can have in lowering your sugar. Remember, if your blood sugar is too low, it can be life-threatening. You’ll also have to prick your finger ten or more times a day to monitor your blood sugar levels. Now picture doing all of this for your three-year-old daughter. Hallie Addington knows the challenges and heartbreak that comes along when your child is diagnosed with type I diabetes. Her daughter, Avery, was diagnosed at age three, after a five-day stay in the hospital. Reflecting back on the time of diagnosis, Hallie said, “Looking back, I think, ‘Gosh, how did we do that!’ It was really challenging…She was so little with the shots, and she just hated them. We would have to hold her down every time we had to give her a shot. That’s heartbreaking… Your whole life changes in an instant.” As children grow up, all parents tend to have some anxiety around their child’s growing ability to be independent and desire to be with friends and engage in activities without mom and dad. When your child has type I diabetes, however, another layer of fear presents itself to parents, leaving them wondering about their child’s blood sugar levels, what they’re eating, if their medication is being administered properly. Hallie and Avery, now nine-years-old, utilize technology to give Avery the independence she requires to learn and grow, and Hallie the comfort

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and reassurance she needs to feel comfortable letting Avery spread her wings. “Now that she’s nine, she’s older, and it’s amazing,” Hallie shared. “She’s lived with this disease for six years. We did all of her care at first, but as she’s gotten older she’s more and more able to handle things on her own.’ Hallie emphasized the importance of new technology, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), a device that automatically checks Avery’s blood sugar every five minutes, saying, “I could not imagine living without it. School, friends and things like that – technology makes doing those things so much more possible.” Avery and Hallie also utilize CGM’s share technology, an app that allows Avery to share the CGM data with her mom. “It has really given her independence,” Hallie explained. “If she wants to go to a birthday party by herself, or for sports, I can monitor to see that she’s okay.” Hallie’s goal is really to “minimize any complications Avery can have from this disease, and of course as a parent that’s our goal, to keep her as healthy as possible so that she can live a long life.” Halllie has committed to ensuring that diabetes does not hold Avery back from doing any of the things in life that she’s inspired to do. “Diabetes isn’t going to keep her from doing anything she wants to do. If she wants to do cheerleading, we’re going to do cheerleading. It may be a little harder, it may take a little more planning, but we’ll do whatever we need to do to make it happen.” That positive perspective and determination has inspired Hallie and Avery to

Hallie Addington advocate for increased research funding to find a cure for type I diabetes, not only for Avery, but for all families affected by the disease. “Advocacy has taught her so much… we went to Washington D.C. and she was a part of children’s congress to support diabetes research… I think it’s important for her to learn through that,” Hallie shared. “You have a voice and it’s important to advocate, and we talk about why we do this. We do the walk and we raise lots of money, teaching her that yes, it’s for you, but it’s not just for you, it’s for all your friends with diabetes too. It’s for a cure.” Part of Hallie’s advocacy efforts include debunking myths about type I diabetes, and informing the public about this disease that has a profound effect on families touched by it. “As a teacher, I had children with type I in my class before but I didn’t know how life-threatening it could be,” Hallie revealed. “I didn’t know if your blood sugar is low, it affects cognitive ability. When Avery’s blood sugar is low, she cannot think clearly. There are times that she had trouble talking.”

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There are other misconceptions about type I diabetes that have an impact on Hallie and her family. For one, type I and type II diabetes are very different. “Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disease, it’s something like MS, lupus or Crohn’s, it attacks your body. Your body doesn’t produce insulin anymore. So for someone with type II diabetes, it’s more of a metabolic disorder. With type II it can be more of a slow slide, and they can control their blood sugar with diet and exercise because they are still making insulin on their own. But with type I, your body attacks insulinproducing cells, and so they don’t make any insulin anymore. So that needs to be replaced.” Second, type I diabetes, also known as juvenile-onset, is unfortunately not something that children grow out of. Hallie and her family want to share “knowledge about type I, and the stereotypes that people think, which aren’t true,” she said. “I think that’s important, because most people don’t know what it entails and how hard it is.”

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To avoid wait: People eat and go fairly quickly, even if the picnic tables are full when you arrive.

Family of food carts offers ethnic delights

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211 W. Washington Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: Varies by cart. Check the website for contact info. Hours: Varies by cart. Most are open around lunch and dinner, weather permitting. http://www.markscarts.com/ In a small concrete courtyard off West Washington, eight food carts circled a cluster of picnic tables. It looked like a modern day wagon train, only with more than one appetizing chuck wagon. My family of four was visiting Mark’s Carts, which offers a variety of ethnic dishes from eight different food carts in a casual outdoor setting. Now in its fifth season, Mark’s Carts is open seasonally from April to October. Half the fun at Mark’s Carts is walking around the courtyard, taking in the overall look and feel of each truck, reading the menus, and checking out what other patrons are eating. The carts for the 2015 season, all individually owned and operated, include revive, Great Grilled Sandwiches, The Stop, Hut-K, Simply Spanish, El Manantial, Old Carolina BBQ and MeiMei’s Dumplings. Revive serves soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Great Grilled Sandwiches offers an international collection of gourmet sandwiches. The Stop sells Chinese

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street food like the Jian Bing (a Chinese crepe) and Mala Bowl soup. Hut-K serves “nutrilicious”, or nutritious and delicious, Indian street food. Simply Spanish offers tapas, paella, and sandwiches. El Manantial sells Mexican favorites and new classics. Old Carolina BBQ specializes in Carolina style ribs and pulled pork while MeiMei’s offers classic and bold fusion Asian dumplings. There was no way we could try everything, but we happily sampled dishes from three carts. MeiMei’s Dumplings appealed to our kids, 8 and 11, who ordered steamed pork dumplings and potstickers made with all natural pork shoulder and shiitake mushrooms. We also indulged in deep-fried cheese, jalapeño and bacon dumplings. Everything was a hit. The kids enjoyed the mild flavor of the potstickers, which were steamed and then pan fried, producing a doughy, chewy outside. My husband and I liked the hot zip of jalapeño plus gooey cheese goodness of the deep fried dumplings. At El Manantial, my husband indulged

in Deshebrada de Res on a tostada with seasoned beef brisket, an achiote and chile mulato sauce, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado and pico de gallo. “The beef is very good and tender. Delicious!” He also picked up a couple authentic Jarritos Mexican sodas for the kids, which they guzzled. Meanwhile, I went outside my comfort zone and tried something new: the Shanu Chaat from Hut-K with spiced, crushed chickpeas rolled in colocasia leaves on multigrain papdi with sauces made from mint, cilantro, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, mangoes, lime, tamarind, and dates. While I found the green color of the dish unappetizing, the spicy, tangy taste and different textures and flavors won me over. It was unlike anything I would ever cook myself. It was yummy, especially washed down with a sweet mango lassi yogurt drink. Overall, we found Mark’s Carts a fun experience and are making a list of things to try on our next visit: the Jian Bing at The Stop, a calamari sandwich and

Kids’ menu? There’s a kid’s quesadilla at El Manantial, mini sandwiches and wings at Old Carolina, and a grilled Mac and cheese sandwich at Great Grilled Sandwiches. Other carts may offer kid-friendly fare, too. Anything healthy for kids? Hut-K focuses on healthy vegetarian dishes. Steamed dumplings at MeiMei’s may be another option. Food allergy concerns? Some of the posted menus include allergy information, but make sure to ask at each individual cart.

bacon wrapped dates at Simply Spanish, the Cubano panini at revive, the grilled macaroni and cheese sandwich from Great Grilled Sandwiches, and pulled pork from Old Carolina BBQ. There truly is something for everyone and every taste bud at Mark’s Carts. Before you go, check the weather forecast as the carts close when the weather is bad. Carts are individually owned and operated and set their own hours, most opening for a stretch around lunch and dinner. Call ahead when in doubt.

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1 SATURDAY Urinetown, the Musical! - Tonywinning musical comedy about a city in the midst of a drought so devastating that a malevolent corporation has been able to take control of all the toilet facilities. Romance and chaos intertwine in this sharp satire that takes aim not only at environmental degradation, the sophistries of the legal system, and corporate piracy but at the form of the Broadway musical. Additional showings Aug 6-8, and 13 & 15. 7pm. $10/general admission, $7/ kids 12 and under. West Park Band Shell, 215 Chapin St. 734-794-6230. pennyseats.org

2 SUNDAY Saline’s Summerfest

Friday, 8.7, Saturday 8.8 / Downtown Saline Saline Area Chamber of Commerce presents a downtown festival that has something for everyone. It all starts Friday evening with more adult friendly activities. Visitors are invited to a craft & art show at 5pm, a 5K run at 6pm, and at 7pm, try your luck at Saline’s Rotary “Casino Night.” The night closes with The Frontmen Band Detroit and a limbo contest. Saturday begins bright and early, when all the kiddies are up and ready for action. At 8am, there is a fishing contest at Mill Pond Park for children 14 and under, followed by a 5k Run/Walk & a splash and dash. Then later, a Big Benito’s pizza eating contest, a tricycle race, and so much more. Check online for a full schedule of events.

7 Friday, 5-11pm & 8 Saturday, 8am-11pm. Downtown Saline. 734-604-0051. salinesummerfest.org Free

SASHA Farm Humane Fair - Meet local animal rescue groups and activists. Learn how you can do more to help animals. Includes guided tours, Cowspiracy film screening, animalfriendly lunch and bake sale. Noon-4pm. $25 for Adults, $15 for kids under 10. SASHA Farm Animal Sanctuary, 17901 Mahrle Rd, Manchester. 248-842-5447. sashafarm.org

3 MONDAY Kids Summer Movies: Paddington - Comedy adapted from Michael Bond’s popular children’s book about a young Peruvian bear who travels to London, where he is adopted by a kindly family. This film is showing all week long. 10am. $1. Quality 16 , 3686 Jackson Rd. 734-623-7469. (Paul King, 2014. goodrichqualitytheaters.com

4 TUESDAY Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F - Screening of Tadayoshi Yamamuro’s 2015 animated martial arts action adventure about extraterrestrial villains who attack Earth. Show also is shown on August 5, 8 (11am), and 11. 7pm. $12. Qiuality 16, 3686 Jackson Rd. 734-623-7469. fathomevents.com

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Midweek Movie Madness: Summer Singalongs - Get your overhead lifters and four-barreled quads, oh yeah, today’s movie is Grease. Registration is required for all tweens and teens. 2pm. Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd. 734-429-5450. saline.lib.mi.us Free Gardening With Children - Club member Pat McLaughlin discusses gardening ideas for parents and grandparents, including how to design a storybook garden and how to build a zoo-inspired garden. 7pm. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. 734-647-7600. lsa.umich. edu/mbg Free

6 THURSDAY Into the Woods - Encore Musical Theatre Company presents this Tony Awardwinning musical, a darkly comic reworking of several Grimm fairy tales, with a witch who raps, a bloodthirsty Little Red Riding Hood, an indecisive Cinderella, and a Prince Charming with a roving eye. 7pm on Thursdays, 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 3pm on Sundays. Show runs through August 30. $26-$32. Encore Musical Theatre Company, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. 734-268-6200. theencoretheatre.org

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Lego Contest Award Ceremony Announcement of the winners of the 10tha nnual AADL Lego Conest in 6 categories, with a public display (at the library). 6-9pm. Kensington Ct., 610 Hilton Blvd. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free Super Special Storytime: Pet Show - Kids invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to show off and enjoy a program of songs, rhymes, and stories about pets. 10:30am-11:15am. Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St. 734-475-8732. chelsea.lib.mi.us Free

7 FRIDAY People Dancing 30th Anniversary Concert - This accomplished local modern dance company celebrates its 30th anniversary with a program of repertory works by People Dancing artistic director Christina Sears-Etter and guest choreographers. A repeat show runs the following day. 7:30pm. $22/general admission, $10/ age 12 and under. U-m Wlalgreen Drama Center, 1226 Murfin Ave. 734-368-7573. peopledancing.org Summerfest - Saline Area Chamber of Commerce presents this downtown festival, featuring a large craft show, live music, kids activities, contests and a car show. Plenty more activities are included, and a schedule can be found online. Festival runs through the following day. 5-11pm. Downtown Saline. 734-604-0051. salinesummerfest.org Free

8 SATURDAY DIYpsi Indie Art Fair - Local artists gather to show off their stuff, alone with live music and activities for the whole family. Fest runs on the following day as well. 11am-8pm. $1. ABC Microbrewery, 720 Norris Ave., Ypsilanti. diypsi.com

10 MONDAY Kids Summer Movies: The Lego Movie - (Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, 2014). Computer animated adventure comedy about an ordinary LEGO construction worker thought to be the prophesied “Special” who’s recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant. This film is showing all week long. 10am. $1. Quality 16, 3686 Jackson Rd. 734-623-7469. goodrichqualitytheaters.com Enchanted Kingdom in 3D - Screening of Patrick Morris & Neil Nightingale’s 2014 3D documentary exploring the extraordinary aspects of the natural world and its creatures. 7pm. $17. Quality 16, 3686 Jackson Rd. 734-623-7469. fathomevents.com

12 WEDNESDAY Venerable Van Gogh - All kids in grades 3-8 invited to learn about the postImpressionist work of this iconic Dutch painter and then do a self-portrait in his style. 2-3:30pm. Ann Arbor District Library: Mallets Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free

15 FRIDAY Homefront Victory Celebration “Heritage Walk” Parade at 10 a.m. The parade will stage at Holmes School, head north on Ford Boulevard and then east on Clark Road to the Community Center area. World War II Veteran and former

U.S. Congressman John Dingell will be the Parade Grand Marshal. 10am-4pm. Ypsilanti Township Community Center, 2025 Clark Road, Ypsilanti. 734-481-9285. facebook.com/homefrontvictoryinytown Free Create Your Own Superhero - Local theater instructor Jennifer Haselswerdt leads kids in grades K-3 in a series of theater games and activities to explore their own superhero identity. 2-2:45pm. Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown Branch, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free

19 WEDNESDAY Back to the Music: A Disco Express - Local kids present a musical about kids who travel back in time to save music from different eras. Proceeds benefit the CCC foundation. This event runs at this time through August 22, and also runs on August 23 at 2pm. 7:30pm. $15. Children’s Creative Center, 1600 Pauline Blvd. 734-769-0019. childrenscreativecenter.org

22 SATURDAY Preschool Open House - Meet this great opportunity to bring your preschool aged child to meet the amazing teachers, see the awesome facility, and enjoy some time learning more about how this CO-OP works. 10am-noon. Stone School Cooperative Nursery, 2811 Stone School Rd. 734-971-4820. stoneschool.org Free

26 WEDNESDAY Running Lab Trail Fest Demo Night - Running Lab comes to Bishop Lake to bring the vendor demo trail running event. Multiple vendors will be out at the trails for you to test out their product and services. 6-8:30pm. Brighton State Recreation Area, 6360 Chilson Rd., Brighton. 810-225-9123. runninglabtrailfest.com Free

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29 SATURDAY Kids Day at White Lotus Farms The last Saturday of each month from May through August is Kids Day, with special activities for kids like baby goat feeding demos. 9:30am-2pm. White Lotus Farms, 7217 W. Liberty Rd. 734-707-1284. whitelotusfarms.com Free

30 SUNDAY Fireside Fun - All invited to sit around a campfire, roast marshmallows, and swap stories. If you like, bring camping chairs and the rest of the s’mores fixings (marshmallows provided). 6:30-8pm. Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org Free

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Michigan Firehouse Museum The museum preserves Michigan’s fire fighting history and teaches fire safety and prevention to children. 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4pm Sunday, closed Monday. $5/adults, $3/ages 2-16, free/under age 2. Michigan Firehouse Musem, 110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti. 734-547-0663. michiganfirehousemuseum.org Free

Tuesdays & Saturdays Storytime - Stories and activities for kids 7 and under. 10am Tuesdays, 11am Saturdays. Nicolas Books, 2513 Jackson Ave. 734-662-0600. nicolasbooks.com Free

Thursdays Sounds & Sights Festival - Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights - Every Thursday, Musical entertainment on 10 stages downtown, as well as balloon entertainment and activities for kids. 6-8:30pm. Downtown Chelsea. 734475-9178. chelseafestivals.com Free

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TCA Black Box Summer Series: Red Tail Ring - Beat the summer heat and enjoy cool performances in a relaxed atmosphere at the TCA Black Box Summer Series! Our August event features the talents of Red Tail Ring. This Americana roots duo features the talents of Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo. 7-8:30pm. $10. Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh.

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Dinosaur Tours, Dinosaur fans will have fun during a 30-minute tour with animatronic reptiles. 2pm. Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave. 734-764-0478. lsa.umich.edu/ummna Free

Creature Encounters: Sloth - All are invited to view the 2-toed sloth Poco on the conservancy’s stone stage, along with the other animals. 2:30pm & 4pm. $6. Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann ArborSaline Rd. 734-929-9324. creatureconservancy.org

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Peach Mountain Observatory Ann Arbor Saturdays August 8 and 15 Directions: http://www.umich. edu/~lowbrows/calendar/ regular.html Observatory Opens at Sunset, Free admission and parking The following are Open House dates for 2015: September 5 and 12 October 10 and 17 November 7 and 14 FitMama FitMe Fellowship & Fitness to build lasting friendships and healthy lifestyles FREE for Moms with Tots (ages 0-4) Thursday from 10:15-11:30am. 3830 Packard Rd, Suite 150 Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Call Kimberly at 240-388-2537 to reserve your spots or answer questions

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