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Toledo’s Award-Winning Parent Newspaper Volume 25 • Issue 11 November 2014

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Resources for families during every stage of caring for their special needs children 11

[departments] community snapshots

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tween the lines 10 exceptional families 10 calendar 26

compiled by Marisa Rubin & Chloe Rothschild

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SYLVANIA’S FLOWER SHOP IS GROWING MORE BUDS

BY LAURA BLAIR

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We’re here to reassure you that the holidays do not have to be synonymous with stress.

We Are Family: Time Together Builds More Than Memories

As Thanksgiving approaches, what are you most thankful for this year?

How to make the most of bonding time with your loved ones.

Avoid putting on unwanted pounds this holiday season with Sandra Gordon’s advice. Easy on the eggnog!

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The Best Laid Plans of a Dad on Vacation

Manners Magic: Holiday Etiquette for Tots, Teens, and In-Betweens

Restore peace and harmony at home over the holidays.

Learning about best intentions and actual results

by Matthew Reger

parent profile

Sewing for Change

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Julie Kurfis works against human trafficking

by Laura Blair

food fight

Rockin’ the Spud in Sylvania Potatoes! Sno-Balls!

New Orleans?

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Savannah Bumbera, 11, Toledo

R E NT A P TALK

How to Party Healthy this Season

[commentary] diary of a dad

KA’BLOOM IS BLOOMING

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FIND LIKE AND FOL LOW US

The opportunity to carry a miracle baby.

Our chances were less than 3%.

Kelly Ess That our miracle baby is here and healthy.

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A healthy baby.

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To have all my family and everyone is healthy.

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As the weather gets cooler they enjoy picking up leaves so they can see all of the different sizes and shapes. In November they may have difficulty concentrating so parents need to be patient with them. A surprise birthday party delights the Scorpio child. The key word is “surprise� to keep them happy. They may be a little obstinate when there is an eclipse in their sign on November 13.

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Classroom Teachers Learn to Integrate Technology

Little Libraries Invite Book Lovers Old Orchard residents Heather Meyer and Brooke Padgett brought their love of books to their own front yards. They’ve put up Little Libraries, inviting passers-by to “Take a Book, Leave a Book.” Their husbands designed and built the boxes (one out of a cooler) to house the collections of books, and the women and their children keep the libraries stocked for readers of all ages. Meyer notes, “We wanted books to be accessible, and we wanted to build a better sense of community where our front yards would be a place to talk to neighbors we don’t always see.” She adds, “Huge success on all fronts.” The Little Libraries are waiting for visitors, where a bench invites readers to “sit a spell.”

2707 Densmore Dr., Toledo and 2235 Meadowwood Dr., Toledo.

TSA Presents First Friday Fun

Weekends get a great start on the first Friday of each month at Toledo School for the Arts. Their First Friday program features gallery exhibits and live performances to showcase the work of the students in grades 6-12. The public is invited to enjoy breakfast refreshments at the 9am receptions, then spend time in the galleries or in the audience in the school’s Attic Theatre to see musical, dance, or theatrical performances.

Students and staff members are on hand to give tours, allowing parents and students the opportunity to see why the school has been rated Excellent by the Ohio Department of Education and has received a Bronze level recognition by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s top high schools.

Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St., Toledo.

419-246-8732. www.ts4a.org.

New Superintendent at Maritime Academy wants to keep the school population (currently 250 boys and girls in grades 5-12) growing, and is proud that the school’s offerings, including radar and ship simulators, school-owned boats, and a strong character-developing rank system, are producing students ready The Maritime Academy has anfor careers in maritime industries. nounced the appointment of Tom Sha“I joined the Navy when I was 17,” fer as Superintendent. A self-described he said, “and I used my G.I. Bill to “go-getter,” Shafer brings experience as go to school to be a teacher. It seems a principal, special education coordifitting that I came back to the maritime nator and Ohio Teacher Evaluation environment to work.”

System evaluator to the “#1 Maritime High School in the U.S.” He looks forward to working closely with the school’s teachers and staff members, saying, “I don’t know any other way Maritime Academy, 803 Water St., Toledo. than to be close to my teachers.” He 419-244-9999. www.maritimeacademy.us.

Teachers become the students in a new WGTE program Sign On: A Journey of Integrating Technology, which follows three local educators as they learn to use the iPad in their classrooms. The featured high school teacher from Waite High School worries that there aren’t enough appropriate apps for high school students, but is pleased that her students want to use technology for doing research and organizing information for outlines and research papers. The preschool and kindergarten teachers, of the Islamic School of Greater Toledo, are excited to see their students grow in math and language arts skills and work on the mechanics of handwriting with iPad help.

The program notes the professional development opportunities offered by WGTE for teachers (and parents), and encourages adults who “didn’t grow up with technology in their hands” to do as the children do: learn by pressing the buttons, playing with the apps, sharing discoveries with others and recognizing that “there’s a world of information out there” for their students to explore.

Find more information visit the WGTE website and view online at www.wgte.org/ wgte/watch/index.asp?page_id=2004

Through November 17

Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child Advantage Chiropractic in Temperance, MI, is collecting shoeboxes for needy children through Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child. The shoeboxes are being collected through November 17 and will be distributed all over the world to third world countries, providing the perfect opportunity to teach children to give back as the holidays are approaching. Make it more fun for little ones by letting them pack their own shoeboxes! Details on how to do so are on their website. Individual items and donations to be put in shoeboxes are also welcomed and

encouraged, including hygiene products, clothing and pens/pencils. Christy La Scala, office manager at Advantage Chiropractic, says, “Remember these children have nothing. Something as simple as happy meal toys mean the world to them. What goes into an Operation Christmas Child shoebox is fun. What comes out can change lives forever.”

Advantage Chiropractic, 6601 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI. 734-847-7640. Visit www.adchiropractic.com and www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box for more information.

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Ka’Bloom is Blooming Tucked away around the corner in downtown Sylvania is Ka’Bloom Flowers and Gifts, a shop that focuses on locally-produced items, from their flowers to the mix of furniture and gift items. They also carry locally-made vintage furniture and handbags along with an eclectic mix of aromatherapy items, candles and garden décor.

They plan to expand their retail space before the holidays. Owner Mark Lair and manager Mathilde Fiesel, who has over 30 years of experience in the floral industry, opened Ka’Bloom. They like the small-town atmosphere and the walk-in traffic of window shoppers and farmer’s market goers that their downtown location affords them. “Everyone has been so supportive,” Fiesel said. “We love all of the downtown events, and we like meeting people who come into our store.” They provide flowers for weddings and other events, with delivery coverage that includes the Toledo area and parts of Michigan. -LB 6625 Maplewood Ave Suite #1, Sylvania. 419-824-0777. kabloomflowersandgifts.com

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THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16 St. Ursula Student to Perform in All-State Choir

St. Ursula Academy senior Madeline Dominique has taken a big step toward her dream of performing opera on stages all around the world. She is one of 150 students chosen to sing in the Ohio Music Education Association All State Choir at the OMEA Convention in Cleveland in February of 2015.

She has been a member of the school’s Concert Choir and Honors Vocal and Ensemble, under the direction of Ms. Wen Chin Liu, since her freshman year, and brings plenty of stage experience to her upcoming appearance.

In addition to her roles in musicals at St. Ursula and St. Francis de Sales High School, and 3B Productions for four years, Dominique performed in the Toledo Symphony’s 2014 presentation of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, featuring 1,000 voices. In 2013, she was selected to be a member of the 2014 OMEA’s District 1 Honors Choir, and was also chosen as the Masterworks Idol of 2014, which entailed a solo performance at the Valentine Theatre. She performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in the National Festival Chorus with the St. Ursula Academy Choir in March 2013.

Dominique plans to major in Operative Vocal Performance and Marine Science. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, reading, and volunteering in the community. -CH

SNAPSHOT Grab your Briefcase Three Perrysburg High School students were selected to join the Attorney General Teen Advisory Board in Columbus, where they will meet and learn how the government works, and discuss issues including teen drug abuse, bullying and teen pregnancy.

Congratulations Chiara Kerr, Erika Joldrichsen and Maddie Pendry!

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“There are products out there to help,” Paul Rachow said. “The more we get together, the more we can help each other.”

Saturday, November 8 from 9am-3pm. Auditorium of Promedica- St. Luke’s Hospital, 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee. Free admission. 419-877-8007. frogtownvision.org.

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l a i c e p S Richard Harris, executive director of Down Syndr ome Association of Greater Toledo

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Down Syndrome What it is: “Down syndrome is a genetic disorder

that occurs during the development process of the embryo,” describes Richard Harris, executive director of Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo. “A small amount of excess genetic material gets placed on ßChromosome 21, resulting in the child being born with Down syndrome.”

What it looks like: “Each person born with DS is uniquely special in their own way, just like every other child,” Harris clarifies. Children with DS are identified from birth, and sometimes even within the womb, so diagnosis and developmental expectations can be discussed from infancy. “That being said, parents should expect longer than average periods for their child with DS to reach certain milestones in the development phases of their growth. Due to lower muscle tone, some children with DS don’t learn to sit up, crawl, or walk at the same ages as their typical peers. Many of our parents are still waiting for their child with DS to be potty trained at four, five, or six years old.”

What to do: Ideally, a child with DS should be individually assessed by a team of family doctors, parents, teachers, and various other educators to compile an Individual Education Program (IEP). Each county has various programs for children with DS, and families then decide which programs are right for their child.

Harris explains that the DSAGT is launching the Smart Start Program, which is a program that targets the parents of pre-kindergarten age children with DS. The program includes numerous tools to assist parents with student readiness (potty training, expectations, following rules/directions, handling schedule changes) and parent/school relations (communicating effectively, common mistakes, informing teachers).

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo, P.O. Box 298, Sylvania.

419-536-4321. www.dsagt.org

Common disabilities and disorders and how to deal with the diagnosis Hearing a diagnosis that your child has a disability can feel overwhelming. Toledo Parent talked to local experts about the most common disabilities seen in children, what they mean and how parents and loved ones can understand and accomodate special needs.

By Erin Marsh

Susan Santoro, retired director of Student Services at Springfield Local Schools

What it is: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a “child’s inability to focus that is interfering with his/her learning. That difficulty focusing may or may not have the hyperactive piece,” clarifies Susan Santoro, retired director of Student Services at Springfield Local Schools with 32 years in the education field. ADHD is a medical condition, which means the diagnosis must come from a doctor. However, the diagnosis is typically based on teacher input, evaluation, and a checklist.

What it looks like: “It’s harder to diagnosis ADHD in younger children because younger kids have fleeting attention spans,” explains Santoro. “Around preschool age, if they can’t focus, and that impairs what they are trying to do, even if that means playing common household games or eating a meal, then parents may want to consider asking their doctor.” Santoro emphasizes that ADHD does not always include hyperactivity. A child may appear to be focusing because s/he is sitting calmly, but if that child fails to focus on the task at hand, and this occurs on a regular basis, then the s/he may have attention deficit disorder.

What to do: Some doctor-parent teams decide to use medication to treat ADHD, but Santoro explains there are options, including short-term medication trials or medicating only Monday through Friday for school purposes. Santoro says there are also many non-medication strategies. For example, some children have success with “heavy work,” which includes children pulling or carrying heavy objects before sitting down to focus. “Deep pressure also works on many children.

Many schools are turning to lap blankets. Many kids need movement, so they will do jumping jacks, but every child is different. Wearing noise-canceling headsets is another great strategy for when children need to focus on reading or working quietly.”

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Linell Weinberg, executive director of the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio

Autism Spectrum Disorder What it is: “Autism Spectrum Disorder is a brain-based developmental disorder

that usually appears during the first three years of life,” explains Linell Weinberg, executive director of the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio. “It causes difficulty with understanding and using language; relating to people, events and objects in the environment; dealing with sensory stimuli such as pain, sounds, smells, visual input, etc.; exhibiting repetitive behaviors and interests, and in addition, individuals with autism exhibit a large range of cognitive abilities.”

What it looks like: Weinberg lists the signs of autism in young children: “No

big smiles or joyful expressions, especially to parent or caregiver, by age 6 months.

No back and forth sharing of sounds or smiles by 9 months. The child does not respond to name by 10 months. No back and forth gestures such as pointing (to share enjoyment), reaching up to the caregiver, or waving by 12 months. No babbling by 12 months and no words by 16 months. Not initiating two-word phrases such as “want juice” or “go bye-bye” by 24 months (imitation and repetition do not count).

ANY loss of speech or social skills at any age.”

What to do:

An informative website that parents can use to track their child’s milestones is www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html. Parents can click on their child’s age and compare where they are with typical milestones for that age. Additionally, Weinberg notes, “The average age of diagnosis across the country is 4 years old; however, autism can be diagnosed at age two or even earlier.

If parents have concerns, they should not wait. They should talk to their child’s pediatrician and ask for a developmental evaluation and a referral. It is recommended that a child who is even suspected of having autism receive a minimum of 25 hours a week, intensive (one-on-one), individualized services year round.”

Autism Society of NWO, 6629 W. Central Ave., Ste 1, Toledo. 419-578-2766. www.asno.org

Dr. Rodney Gabel, a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist at the NWO Stuttering Clinic at the University of Toledo

Speech/Language Disabilities

What it is: “Stuttering is actually a neurologi-

cal condition that leads to a breakdown in speech fluency, which manifests in the repetition of parts o f words or getting stuck on a sound.” According to Dr. Rodney Gabel, a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist and a board-recognized specialist in fluency and fluency disorders, “Stuttering is not related to anxiety; it’s a developmental problem. It’s also genetic in nature and appears to run in families.”

What it looks like: Stuttering typically starts in children between the ages of 24

and 48 months with the repetition of vowels and/or consonants, but approximately 80 percent of children who stutter “grow out of it.” Dr. Gabel clarifies, “The earlier you start treatment, the more likely the child will end up in that 80 percent range.

Around two to four years of age is when children learn to talk in longer utterances, in phrases and sentences, so early intervention is key. The longer they stutter, the more likely they will continue.”

What to do: Dr. Gabel encourages parents to contact a speech language patholo-

gist if they suspect abnormal speech behavior. The first step is a speech, language, and hearing evaluation. “That includes taking speech samples, analyzing the child’s speech, talking to the family about the child’s language, and completing an observation, either a video recording or direct observation in the home.” Once a child is diagnosed, there are a variety of treatment options based on age at the Northwest Ohio Stuttering Clinic at The University of Toledo. The clinic currently has 30 individuals who stutter, and the ages range from three years to adult.

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a clue.” If a child has difficulty rhyming, that’s another sign that s/he may have dyslexia. Children can be diagnosed with dyslexia as early as five or six, and as many as 15-20 percent of children are dyslexic.

What to do: McCreery assures, “You can retrain the brain. It’s been proven by Diane McCreery, Director of The Children’s Dyslexia Center

Dyslexia

What it is: “Dyslexia is difficulty communicating verbally and on pa-

per,” summarizes Diane McCreery, director of The Children’s Dyslexia Center. “Children with dyslexia don’t see the letters backwards; they just don’t process the letters correctly.”

What it looks like:

According to McCreery, the telltale sign of dyslexia is when a child cannot remember the letters of the alphabet or the sounds the letters make. McCreery elaborates, “Even if you go over and over the alphabet, it just doesn’t stick. Then maybe you think they got it one day, but when you do the same activity the next day, they don’t have

Where do you go to start an evaluation to assess special needs?

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f a parent or caregiver suspects a child may have a developmental disability, the key is not to wait, as early intervention will help them succeed. Maumee City School’s Director of Special Education Carole Burnworth suggests parents with children younger than three years of age seek out Help Me Grow, a program designed to ensure a healthy and productive start to school. For children older than three years, discussing concerns with a pediatrician and teacher or principal will solidify a plan of action. Parents of homeschooled children should consult the principal from the school district they are living in for evaluation and resources as well as The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Help Me Grow 419-725-7194

Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities 419-381-8320

Dr. Sally Shaywitz from Harvard; she wrote a book called Overcoming Dyslexia.

What we do at The Children’s Dyslexia Center is retrain the brain through giving the kids Orton-Gillingham training.” As for practical, everyday tools, McCreery suggests asking a child to spell out a word when s/he is having difficulty deciphering the word. She also advises calling vowel sounds “sound” and “name” instead of “short” and “long.” She has found that works much better for children with dyslexia. Lastly, she recommends creativity when addressing a child’s specific struggle. For example, she had someone who had trouble with the sound of the letter “M.” McCreery pulled out a bag of M&M’s, and they traced the letter and made the “M” sound.

Children’s Dyslexia Center, 102 E. Broadway, Ste 301, Maumee. 419-893-2966. www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org

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Special Education101

Glossary of special needs terms:

Annual Goals: Statement on your child’s IEP that describe what he or she can be expected to accomplish in one year.

Assistive Technology Device: Equipment or product used to increase or maintain the capabilities of your child with a disability.

Behavior Intervention Plan: A plan to address a behavior of your child that is not school-appropriate.

Benchmark: A specific statement of what your child should know and be able to do at a specified time in the school year.

Early Intervention Services (EIS): Service provided from birth through age two.

Evaluation Team: A child’s individualized education program (IEP) team and other qualified professionals considered necessary.

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA): A process that may include interviews, direct observations, and other evaluations of the student’s behavior.

Individualized Education Program: A written statement for your child that is developed, reviewed and and revised in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Paraprofessionals: Often referred to as an aide, a special-education worker who is not licensed to teach, but performs many duties both individually with students and organizationally in the classroom.

Procedural Safeguards: Procedures established in federal and state law and regulations that protect the rights of children with disabilities and their parents.

Response to Intervention (RTI): A multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs.

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Lon Mitchell, public information manager at Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Developmental Disabilities What it is:

Children with developmental disabilities have a wide range of abilities and struggles, but according to Lon Mitchell, public information manager at Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, there are classifications that make children eligible for program services. The most common classifications include individuals with an intellectual disability, spina bifida, epilepsy, autism, cerebral palsy, Tourette’s, and Down syndrome.

What it looks like: Many of these developmental disabilities can be diagnosed at birth, but some disabilities do not manifest until a bit later. Mitchell says, “We encourage genetic counseling before a woman becomes pregnant, but if there are two things I would emphasize to all parents, it would be that early intervention is key, and 50 percent of developmental disabilities could be prevented if women did not drink during pregnancy.” Mitchell encourages parents to download the developmental checklist at lucascountyei.org if any issues are suspected. The online checklist can help parents to evaluate if there might, indeed, be a problem by comparing their child’s development to typical milestones achieved by other children of the same age.

What to do: Parents can complete the online checklist and/or directly call Lucas County DD to schedule an appointment at 419-381-8320. The board is a resource, and it doesn’t cost anything for a child to be assessed. There are numerous programs for young children, ages birth to two, with developmental disabilities. Mitchell explains, “Once a child/adult is enrolled, we create an individualized program about what we can do, what a parent should be doing to measure success, and we create a budget to make those programs a reality.” Their website also has an extensive library with many articles and links to services, as well as the aforementioned developmental checklist.

Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 1154 Larc Lane, Toledo.

419-380-4000. www.LucasCountyDD.org

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Their goal is to promote, support, and encourage activities for the prevention and treatment of epilepsy while educating the general public about epilepsy to eliminate misconceptions, promote economic opportunities for people with epilepsy, and provide programs, activities, and support for people with epilepsy.

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Inspiring the growth of opportunities that will create a limitless future for all touched by autism is what they work for. Their vision is to make the community a place where all touched by autism are empowered to live without limits.

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Help Me Grow

2275 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo 419-725-7194 www.helpmegrow.ohio.gov Help Me Grow offers early intervention services for children with medical conditions, disabilities or developmental delays. They also offer home visiting services to provide information, education and support for families.

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Hope Learning Academy

4234 Monroe St., Toledo 419-297-6313 www.hopelearningacademy.org Hope Learning Academy is a K-8 school dedicated to serving students who need to learn in a non-traditional classroom setting. This student-centered community is driven by rigorous social-skills, art infusion and sensory integration.

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151 N. Michigan Ave., Studio 329, Toledo 419-309-1610 Dance instructors Karen Medina and Katie Nault work to foster a love of performing arts with creative expression for individuals with developmental challenges and special needs.

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Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities 1154 Larc Lane, Toledo 419-380-4000 www.co.lucas.oh.us

The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mission is to assure that people with developmental disabilities have the same opportunities and life experiences as all other citizens. They inspire possibilities and create activities throughout the community that further this ideal.

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and specialized coursework in the assessment and remediation of speech and language disorders. They work to provide services to children and adults with communication disorders.

The Arc of Lucas County provides support, education and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts

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156 West South Boundary, Perrysburg 419-874-6773 www.perrysburgacademy.com Providing children with balance, flexibility, strength, coordination, carriage, creativity, musicality, kinesthetic awareness, self-expression, communication, determination, joy, excitement, self-respect, concentration, focus, responsibility, teamwork, and tolerance.

Sensory Learning Program 3454 Oak Alley Ct, Toledo 419-827-6060 www.optical-toledo.com

Their Sensory Learning Program is a 30-day, drug-free intervention that treats sensory processing issues as seen in Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Speech and Language Delays and Behavior Issues.

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3939 Wrenwood Rd., Toledo Wendy Smenner, Lucas County Parent Mentor 419-294-3066, wsmenner@esclakeeriewest Wendy Smenner, local mom and Lucas County Parent member, was inspired to start Sibshops, which aims to provide a safe space for siblings of children with disabilities to talk, connect and have fun with other kids who understand their circumstances.

Superschade’s Foundation P.O. Box 599, Holland 419-392-8727 www.superschades.org

Superschade’s Foundation works with other local organizations and businesses to benefit children and families with special needs, as well as to educate the community about developmental disabilities.

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-885-5733 www.abilitycenter.org

The Ability Center actively seeks partnerships with community organizations and supports individuals with disabilities and their families to achieve their vision of independent living.

They assist people with disabilities to live, work and socialize within a fully accessible community.

The Arc of Northwest Ohio, Inc.

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This local non profit not only grants iPads to children with autism but also educates parents, teachers, therapists and caregivers of any child with special healthcare needs on all the amazing capabilities of interactive technology.

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1127 W. Central Ave., Toledo 419-243-RIDE www.tarta.com/contact Riders with disabilities have the freedom to explore the city with TARPS paratransit service. Buses with lifts, ramps and attentive staff make it easily accessible. All registered TARPS customers may use TARTA’s regular bus line, Call-A-Ride and game shuttle services free of charge.

Toledo Ballet

5001 Monroe St., Toledo 419-471-0049 www.toledoballet.net Toledo Ballet holds a special presentation of BTT’s “Nutcracker” at the Valentine Theatre on Friday, November 28 at 2pm for people with special needs.

It’s an opportunity to bring children and adults who would be unable to attend a public performance because of their needs. Seating is limited to accommodate individuals and the cost is only $10. Reservations must be made in advance and through Ballet Theatre of Toledo 419 861-0895.

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Lakota is a happy little boy that likes to be hugged. He likes to play in the floor and will focus on one item or toy for extended periods of time.

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Enrique is a compassionate, easy going young man. Enrique listens to all kinds of music; his favorites are heavy metal and Michael Jackson. He loves all type of foods, but will only eat asparagus if it is fried. He really enjoys being outdoors doing things like fishing. Enrique will need a family that can be supportive of his future goals.

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By Matthew Reger

Robert Burns may have known the failure of planning a family trip when he wrote these words: “The best laid plans of mice and men/often go awry.” If he didn’t, I can certainly share some insight.

This summer we planned a trip to New Hampshire to visit family.

With that in mind I decided it would be a great idea to make the trip a real family “experience.” So I plotted the route to drive through Canada, visit Montreal for a few days, then head on to New Hampshire followed by a leisurely trip back through New York, with some possible stops at sites along the way. While that sounded good in the planning stage, the execution of the plan was another thing.

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accommodations. Over time I made arrangements in Toronto and other stops along the way. In fact I was pretty proud of the itinerary I pieced together for an adventure-filled vacation.

The first glitch came when I received a message from Montreal – one week before the trip began - that the apartment was no longer available because of an unfortunate problem with a recent tenant. The apartment’s owner, though, was intent on keeping the deposit we had forwarded to her, and offered us the wonderful opportunity to stay on her boat, docked on the St. Lawrence Seaway. I was suspect, but my family agreed to this change in accommodations.

The day before the trip came and I readied all of our documents; we had acquired passports for the kids earlier in the year. As I reviewed each one, there was an obvious problem with one. Oh no, my wife’s passport had expired! And not by a couple days, either – it had expired almost a year before. How could this happen?

My wife spent the next day – the day we were to leave - in Detroit getting a new passport. Once she was back we were able to leave, but about 12 hours after our intended departure time. That meant finding a hotel along the way in Windsor, which was not as nice as the one I had planned for in Toronto.

The next day was long with several “When are we

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going to be there?” calls from behind my seat. But one movie and several books on tape later we arrived at the boat. It was docked an hour from the city (our original apartment was supposedly “steps from the city”), was somewhat cramped on space, had a smell that came from the bathroom on board and spouted a few leaks when a rainstorm came through on our second night. Luckily all the kids could think about was that they were sleeping on a boat – “Cool, Dad!” The remainder of the trip was filled with too much time in the car, visits to sites the kids thought were “boring” – including one to Niagara Falls that pushed my patience to the limit – and a few wonderful memories that will cause even the worst part of the trip to be forgotten. After the trip I swore I would never plan such a boondoggle again, but as time has faded my memory – pictures of the kids having fun at several stops help that - I am already sitting down to think about next year’s trip.

“Hey kids, how about a trip out west to see the Grand Canyon?”

“Boring Dad. Let’s stay on a boat!”

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The Urgency of Cultural Understanding Today, the urgency of educating our young children in the languages and cultures of others is heightened. We’re all connected instantaneously via technology and personally experience the complexity of worldwide social, ethnic, religious, political, and natural systems.

Awareness and understanding increase the possibility of cooperation and collaboration to make the world a better place for all living things.

Julie Kurfis raises awareness and funds to end human trafficking through Etsy

By Laura Blair

Julie Kurfis’s Etsy shop, Jenalee Designs, was born out of two impulses.

First, she saw ribbon headbands in a store and thought that she could make some like that for her daughters. Second, she quickly realized that she could use her online store to raise awareness and money to end human trafficking.

For the past few years, Julie participated in One Dress, One Month through her church, Westgate Chapel. During the month of April, participants wear the same dress, scarf or shirt every day to raise awareness of human trafficking.

She was horrified when she learned that the FBI identified Toledo as a top hub for human trafficking, and that the average age of a child forced into slavery in the United States is 12 to 14 years old.

This struck a chord for Julie. For 13 years, she worked with middle school

Julie’s daughter, Jenna, modeling her mini-messenger bag

students as a teacher and a principal.

Now she homeschools her daughters, who are 9 and 12. She thought about her daughters and all of her students, and decided to become more involved in ending human trafficking.

Commitment to the Cause Julie, who grew up in Perrysburg, has collected items to take to The Daughter Project, a non-profit organization operating a group home in Toledo for girls who have been rescued from sex trafficking. She volunteered at Free to Laugh, a comedy show fundraiser for The Daughter Project. And then came her idea to open an Etsy store.

“I really wanted it to be about helping,” said Julie. “I thought if it’s for a larger purpose, it can’t fail. It’s not about me, it’s about awareness.”

Julie donates a portion of each sale to The Daughter Project and Abolish International, now called Hope for Justice, which operates in the United States, the United Kingdom and Cambodia to end human trafficking. Currently, she sells ribbon headbands, purses, art and journal portfolios. Prominently featured on her Etsy site are links to these charities and other information about human trafficking. Julie hopes that even if shoppers don’t buy from her store, they will click on the links and learn more about this issue.

This past April, Julie auctioned off items in her shop and donated the full purchase amount to The Daughter Project. She plans to continue auctions in April, and would like to spend more time volunteering at The Daughter Project. But her spare time is filled with directing the choir of their homeschooling co-op and singing at Westgate Chapel.

And sewing is her hobby as well as a job.

“I really enjoy sewing, and I work to make things for myself, too.”

Visit her Etsy shop at etsy.com/shop/jldesigns4hope and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/jenaleedesigns. More information on The Daughter Project at www.thedaughterproject.org.

If you are fortunate enough to have family members or neighbors who speak another language or celebrate customs from another land, cultivate that connection, build a friendship. Ask them to share stories. Taste their food. Demonstrate appreciation for their differences.

Very young children are fascinated by the idea that others speak differently and live differently.

And they are uninhibited, open to new ideas, new ways of thinking. It is the ideal time to begin their cultural education. They greedily absorb language and subtle meaning and have the capacity to learn new sounds easily.

Teaching young children a second language is a priceless experience that many American children are not offered until way too late in their school experience when they are self-conscious and new languages do not come easily. However, if you are resourceful and determined there are online options even for the very young.

Search the internet for pictures of other lands.

Let your children hold a globe and talk to them about the world. Children as young as 3 years old are intrigued by discussions of far-away places. Borrow books and DVDs from the library. If you have the opportunity to take your children to the ocean you can strike their imaginations by talking about the vastness of the water and how it both separates and connects us. A moonrise walk on a deserted beach is an amazing opportunity to talk about children on the other side of the world who are waking up to the sunrise.

Make a conscious effort to expose your children to what lies beyond. It is the best preparation for living in a connected world.

Lynn Fisher

Founder and Head of School West Side Montessori lfisher@wsmctoledo.org

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Wanna Bees Release CD at First Concert in Winter Series

Sunday, November 2 / Martini N Nuzzis Music made for kids, with a style cool enough for parents.

That’s the idea behind the Wanna Bees (as in ‘What do you wanna bee when you grow up?’) Chuck Riepenhoff got the idea for the group while watching “The Wiggles” with his children, and thought he could use his love of writing and performing music to do something similar. He joined with Rob Donaldson three years ago, and now this grown-up dad duo play at family festivals, events, and schools in and around the Toledo area dressed as a doctor and a builder, singing about careers and positive themes like “Dream Big” and “Work Together.”

Celebrating their new CD, “Dream Big,” with the first concert of their winter series, the release party will include prize raffles and pizza. Local authors of the children’s book “Pete The Popcorn” will open the show with a book reading.

Riepenhoff said, “This party will be a unique entertainment option, and the series will provide moms and dads with a fun reason to get out of the house.”

The CD will be available after November 11 at cdbaby.com, itunes.com, amazon.com, and locally at Culture Clash Records.

11:30am-noon. First Sunday of the month through March 1. Martini N Nuzzis, 6023 Manley Rd., Maumee.

419-865-7967. thewannabeesband.com.

Moon Trips at Appold Planetarium

Saturday, November 8 and Saturday, November 22 / Lourdes University’s Appold Planetarium Take a “Field Trip to the Moon” sans space suit at Lourdes University’s Appold Planetarium! Visitors will get a feel for what it’s like to be in space. Feel the ground shake beneath your feet as the NASA rocket launches and experience the challenges and thrill of landing on the moon. Also, as you orbit the earth, you will get to see an astronaut’s view of sunrise in space!

Reservations are recommended. 7:30pm. $5/adults and $4/children 12 and under.

Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-517-8897 or email planetarium@lourdes.edu.

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1 SATURDAY Arts and Crafts Bazaar - Enjoy a unique assortment of quality items from over 50 artists and crafters, as well as three local authors. In addition to artist and vendor sales, the event includes a silent auction, bake sale, coffee and pastry bar and card party. 9am-4pm. Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. 419-531-4236. Free Jumping Pumpkins - Watch as some of your favorite zoo animals discover that the Great Pumpkin has paid a visit to their habitat. Introducing new items such as pumpkins into animals’ habitats is a great form of animal enrichment, which is a key component to the Zoo’s commitment to excellence in animal care. 10am. Zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

2 SUNDAY ImaginOcean - A magical undersea blacklight puppet show for kids of all ages.

4pm. Prices vary. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com Multi-Sensory Art - Participate in visual literacy activities and creating multi-sensory art. For ages 10 and younger with an adult. Noon-5pm. Also on November 7, 3:30-8pm. Toledo Museum of Art Family Center, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

3 MONDAY Preschool Pretend Play Day - Props and stories will be provided as you and your child enjoy imaginative playtime each month based on a different theme. Registration required. 10-11am.

Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave. 419-878-3055. toledolibrary.org Free

4 TUESDAY National Chemistry Week - This year’s theme, The Sweet Side of Chemistry- Candy. Students enjoy handson demonstrations as they learn the wonders of science by showcasing the chemistry in candy and confections. 10am. $10.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

6 THURSDAY Studio Scramble - This is your chance to sample the full menu of artistic options available at Toledo School for the Arts.

Every 20 minutes it’s time to see a new performance or studio. 7pm. $3, children 5 and under free. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St # 4. 419-246-8732. ts4arts.org Toy Shopping Tips: Pick the Perfect Toys for Your Child - Little House teacher Sarah Krienbrink will provide valuable guidance in choosing high quality and developmentally appropriate gifts for your toddlers or preschoolers. 8:309:30am. West Side Montessori, 7115 W. Bancroft St. 419-866-1931. montessoritoledo.org Free

7 FRIDAY Nature’s Nursery - Learn how a wildlife nursery rehabilitates and cares for injured, ailing and orphaned animals.

4-5pm. Birmingham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave. 419-259-5210. toledolibrary.org Free 2nd Annual Crafting for a Cause Find that perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list as you browse the tables of more than 40 local vendors. 10am-6pm.

Lobby of the PNC Bank Building, 405 Madison Ave. 419-720-4451. theartscommission.org Free

8 SATURDAY Holiday Family Pottery - Explore the world of pottery while making projects and learning clay techniques. Make projects together or individually. For grades 1-12 with an adult. Registration required.

2-4pm. $20. Also on November 25 for preschoolers and kindergarteners with an adult at 1-2:30pm. $15. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-872-0305. 577foundation.org Teen Dream Interpretation - Teens will discover the different ways to interpret their dreams and what their subconscious mind might be trying to tell them. The program will highlight the how-tos of keeping a dream journal and learning different methods of interacting with your dream mind. 2:30-3:30pm. West Toledo Branch, 1320 Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5290. toledolibrary.org Free Joyce Davis, Puppeteer - Bring the whole family to enjoy a fun-filled puppet program. Registration required. 2-3pm.

Heatherdowns Branch, 3265 Glanzman Rd. 419-259-5270. toledolibrary.org cont. on pg. 28 Free

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9 SUNDAY A Nutcracker Tea Party & Fashion Show - Enjoy an afternoon of delectable tea, a light luncheon and a wonderful local fashion show featuring Sophia Lustig, Sophie’s Sister, Kids Klothesline, Paula Brown, Opening Night and Dancer’s Pointe. 1-3pm. $25. Inverness Country Club, 4601 Dorr St. 419-471-0049. toledoballet.net

11 TUESDAY Astronauts, Earth and Getting To Space - This fun show will teach all about space and include audience participation. 7:30-9pm. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

800-878-3210. lourdes.edu Free

14 FRIDAY Lights Before Christmas - Thousands of lights illuminate the walkways and the animals, creating a unique experience for zoo-goers. New this year is an ice slide (for an additional fee) and live reindeer.

Through January 4. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. SundayThursday, 3-8pm; Friday and Saturday, 3-9pm. $13/adults, $10/seniors aged 60+, $10/children ages 2-11, free/under age 2. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

15 SATURDAY Epiphany Lutheran Church Homespun Holiday Bazaar - Find the perfect holiday gift while enjoying

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homemade apple dumplings and fantastic silent auction baskets. 10am-2pm.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, 915 North Reynolds Rd. 419-270-2505. epiphanylutheranchurch.com Free Etiquette Experience: Thanksgiving Dinner - Children will experience a Thanksgiving meal, with all the fixings as they learn to set the table and demonstrate proper table manners in the historic Wolcott House Museum. Registration required. 10am-noon. $20/child, $18/members. Wolcott Heritage Center, 1031 River Rd. 419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org The Bladeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Parade - The whole family will have fun watching the downtown holiday parade complete with floats and clowns. 10am. Downtown Toledo. Free Holiday Celebration at Imagination Station - Visit Imagination Station for fun science-related festivities like the science museum and taking a photo with Santa Claus. Noon-5pm. General admission.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org American Girl Club - Participants will discuss their favorite American Girl dolls and make a craft. Feel free to bring your American Girl doll along for the afternoon. Registration required. 2pm. Barnes and Noble, 4940 Monroe St. 419-472-6164. barnesandnoble.com Free

16 SUNDAY Toledo Area Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Artists - Celebrate the opening of the Toledo Area Artists Exhibition and also see what some of the littlest artists have on display in the Family Center hallway from oil pastels to sculpture. For ages 10 and younger with an adult. Noon-5pm. Also on November 22, 3-8pm. Toledo Museum of Art Family Center, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

18 TUESDAY Partners in Fun: Turkey - Feel the Thanksgiving spirit while creating a tie dyed turkey. For ages 3-4 with an adult.

Registration required. 10-11am. $5. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-872-0305. 577foundation.org Frogtown Exotics Reptiles - Children will have a blast as they get the chance to hold snakes and lizards, see fantastic frogs and feed the 40 pound tortoise.

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6-7pm. Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St. 419-259-5310. toledolibrary.org Free

19 WEDNESDAY Arts Adventures: Thanks - Learn about Thanksgiving and the importance of giving thanks through music, literature, art and dance. For ages 2-5 with an adult. Registration required. 10-10:45am. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305.

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3:30-4:30pm. Locke Branch Library, 703 Miami St. 419-259-5310. toledolibrary.org Free

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Preschool Storytime, Children will enjoy books, action songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Program is designed for preschoolers. 10-11am. Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Ln. 419-259-5330. toledolibrary.org Free

Fridays

Creativity Corner, Enjoy storytime followed by a craft. 11am-noon. Barnes and Noble, 4940 Monroe St. 419-472-6164. barnesandnoble.com Free Baby & Toddler Storytime, Families will have fun focusing on early literacy skills through books, rhymes and music.

10am. Lullaby Lane, 3100 Main St., Maumee. 419-878-0127. lullabylane.com Free

Saturdays

Grab a Bag Art Classes, Kids will have fun exercising their creative minds with a new project each week. Supplies will be provided. For ages 5-12. 2-4pm. $20/class. Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd., Monclova.

419-861-1336. monclovacommunitycenter.com

Sundays

Family Center Fun, Drop in for themed activities and projects that are fun for the whole family. Noon-5pm.

Toledo Museum of Art Family Center, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Levis Commons Tree Lighting - Light up the holiday season at the 10th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The evening will include carriage rides, caroling and the arrival of Santa. 6-8pm. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com Free Build Your Own Log Cabin - Use pretzel rods, crackers and icing to build a log cabin. Registration required.

10am-noon. $15/child, $12/members.

Wolcott Heritage Center, 1031 River Rd., Maumee. 419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade - Come watch the Bowling Green Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual holiday parade. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is beach holiday. 10am. Downtown Bowling Green, Bowling Green. bgchamber.net Free Makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mart - This semi-annual, oneday indie art & craft fair presented by Handmade Toledo feautres handmade goods and artisanal food made by independent crafters, makers, and artisans.

10am-5pm. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. handmadetoledo.com/makers-mart Free

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Partners in Fun: Hat - Have fun creating hats to wear on Thanksgiving Day. For 3-4 year olds with an adult. Registration required. 10-11am. $5. 577 Foundation,

28 FRIDAY Visiting Artist in the Family Center John Kinnie is a sculptor who uses a wide variety of found objects in his workâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the hardware store is his biggest source for his art materials. 6-7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Family Center, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

29 SATURDAY Holiday Lights Parade/Maumee Families will enjoy the parade as it will feature 50 lighted floats, heading east on W. Wayne Street to Conant Street, ending at the Maumee Indoor Theater, bringing Santa to talk to all the little boys and girls.

The Maumee Uptown Business Association (MUBA) provides coloring books for the kids who visit with Santa at the Maumee Indoor Theater following the parade. The uptown businesses are competing in a store front decorating contest to help celebrate the season. Come early and enjoy the street entertainment. 5:30pm. Maumee Uptown, Maumee. maumeeuptown.com Free

30 SUNDAY Ballet Theatre of Toledo: The Nutcracker - This magical production will include performances by the Ballet Theatre of Toledo accompanied by Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Masterworks Chorale. For all ages. 2pm. $20, $29, $39. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

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