Cache Valley Family Magazine Fall 2015 by Cache Valley Family Magazine

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Support Cache Valley for Hope Oct. 8, p. 13 Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas p. 17 5 Steps to a Better Day, p. 22

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2015 AWARD WINNERS For the second year in a row, we had HUGE support in ranking the best businesses and services in Cache Valley. Take a look to see which of your favorite local places made the list! Best Breakfast

Best Grocery Store

Best Date Night Venue

Best Car Sales

Best Lunch

Best Pediatrician

Best Summer Camp

Best Family Photographer

Best Sports Camp

Best Children’s Photographer

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Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill Best Dinner

Elements Restaurant Best Burger

Morty’s Café Best Pizza

Firehouse Pizzeria Best Dessert

Firehouse Pizzeria Best Bakery

Shaffer House Bakery Best Coffee Shop

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Best Ice Cream Shop

Charlie’s Supreme Ice Cream Best Salon

Kutting Edge Salon & Spa Best Mani/Pedi

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Best Health & Fitness Center

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Russel McKenna, DO, Treehouse Pediatrics Best Family Doctor

Kevin Duke, DO, Providence Family Medicine Best Dentist

David Gordon, DDS, Logan Peak Dental Care Best Pediatric Dentist

Daren Gehring, DDS, Cache Valley Pediatric Dentistry Best Orthodontist

Brady Thomson, DDS, Thomson Orthodontics Best Obstetrician

Brett Horsley, DO, Intermountain Healthcare Best Chiropractor

Morgan Carlson, DC, Carlson Chiropractic Best Optometrist

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Best Children’s Playplace

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Best Preschool

Little Wonders Learning Center Best Childcare Center

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Best Sporting Goods Store

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Best Dance Studio

Dance Illusion

Four Seasons Theatre Company

Misty Hooper Photography Nicole Leavitt Photography Best Park/Playground

Ryan’s Park

Best Little Kid Entertainment

Cache Valley Fun Park Best Big Kid Entertainment

The Jump Zone Best Rainy Day Fun

Cache Valley Fun Park Best Adult Apparel

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Best Golf Course

Best Home Décor

Best Theatre

Best Children’s Store

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Best Realtor

Best Furniture Store

Best Home Builder

Best Annual Local Event

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What’s INSIDE PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Emily Buckley COMMUNITY EDITOR Schae Richards COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Mandy Bagley PHOTOGRAPHY Katie Eavenson CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Karen Allison Brian Anderson Kaleena Anderson Mark Anderson Tara Bone Emily Buckley Sherelle Christensen Lindsay Cook Peter Detorre Erin Griffeth Jeannine Groll Barrett Labrum, DO Kinsey Love Jenny Mathews Emily Merkley Breanne Miller Schae Richards Bonita Richins Frank Schofield BreAnn Silcox Janelle Simmons GRAPHIC DESIGN Rachel Cottrell Emily Buckley WEBSITE DESIGN Kite Media VIDEO PRODUCTION Rescue 1 Studios

Featured Stories:

Teachers Make a Difference — p. 20

How to Respond to Children With Disabilities — p. 6 Good Neighbors: Cache Valley Realtor’s Assocation — p. 13 Popular Options for New Homes This Fall — p. 19 Habits of an Organized Person — p. 31 Nutrition Supplements for Student Athletes — p. 30 Creating an Indoor Children’s Play Area — p. 12 How to Make and Keep Friends — p. 36 Six Tips to Help You Manage Holiday Finances — p. 14 Three T’s to Healthy Relationships in a Digital Age — p. 24 Halloween Costume Tips and Tricks — p. 38

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HOW TO RESPOND TO

CHILDREN WITH

DISABILITIES

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer We’ve all been there: Not knowing what to say, you open your mouth and something awful comes out. You wish you could shove the words back in and hope no one heard. There can be a weird gap between our intentions and our words that seem especially wide in our interactions with those who have children with disabilities. I have asked dozens of families in our community, who live with these challenges, to help us respond better and really help them. The more we increase our understanding, change some of our dialogue and the way we approach our friends living with these challenges, the more we can help these families and their ability to thrive outside what can be a very limited comfort zone. Parents of children with a disability seem to have one hurdle in common: social situations. The raised eyebrows, the innocent and not-so-innocent comments, the sensitive questions and unwanted advice can be hurtful — adding a whole new layer to the already overwhelming challenges they face whenever they leave the house. One friend said she wishes her son could wear a T-shirt that says “I have autism” on it every day just to avoid judgment. Wellmeaning people, even family members, often assume that her son’s behavioral challenges are a result of bad parenting. Another friend, speaking of her daughter with a disfigurement, said she wishes more people could see past the disability and see a normal child. In order to bridge this gap between our good intentions and our actions, consider these five tips that have come directly from the source: 1. Improve reactions: Check your reactions and help guide your child’s. When you approach a child with a disability, a wave and friendly smile is perfect. If your child makes a comment or asks a question like, “What’s wrong with her?” don’t shush them or whisk them out of earshot. Do your best to explain that there is nothing wrong with her; she was just born with different challenges than you were. Try and insert sympathy and kindness into your answers to their responses rather than panic or pity. 2. Use loving language: Avoid using derogatory words or phrases that would label the child as anything other than first and foremost a child. For example, “He is autistic” vs. “Sally has autism.” 3. Withhold advice and comments: In the right environment, sincere curiosity and well-meant advice can be welcoming, however, not so much if… • The parent is wrestling with a behavioral outburst or meltdown. • The child can hear your conversation. • The environment is impersonal and hectic. For example, the middle of a playgroup might be less appropriate than at a lunch or girls’ night out where a more serious conversation

would be easier to have. • There is any hint judgment, assumption or accusation. • You are commenting on their appearance. Never say, “She looks normal to me” or “I could tell it was something…” • You are criticizing their parenting – even unintentionally. For example, “Maybe he needs more structure” or “She needs more attention.” 4. Avoid comparisons: They’re almost never helpful. Each child is unique. Having a child with any disability, especially autism or another less obvious disorder such as learning, behavioral or psychiatric disorders presents many complex challenges. Not the least of which is simply defining the parameters of that child’s disorder and specific programs and treatments to investigate. Comparing someone’s child to another child — even if you are simply trying to establish

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common ground — may have the opposite effect. Chances are it will hurt rather than help. 5. Offer to help: I asked each family to answer this question: “What would be the most helpful offer besides, ‘Let me know if you need help with anything.’” • Include them. They want their child to be treated as any other child — invited for play dates and birthday parties, asked questions about their activities and interests, and treated as an equal member of the family and community. If you are nervous or uncomfortable, let them know and ask what you can do better or differently to make the child happier and more comfortable with you. • Offer to babysit. We all need a break now and then. Offering to babysit so the parent(s) can have a little break or run a

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quick errand was one of the top responses. Take an interest. Express authentic and sincere interest in the child. What are they interested in? What kinds of things make them uncomfortable or what makes them feel safer or more at ease? Knowing you are among those who care and want the child to succeed can mean a lot to the child’s family. Keep reaching out. One mother said she often has to put the needs of her son first. While she would probably love to attend social gatherings — meetings, lunches, book club, etc. — she often has to postpone or cancel. “I just have to use all of my energy being the most reliable person for my son. Because I love him, and letting him down on even a small thing can set us back months in his behavior.” She hopes her friends will hang in there and keep reaching out.

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Making a Difference:

BREAKING NEW GROUND Schae Richards, community editor

Common Ground Outdoor Adventures is a local non-profit organization that provides outdoor recreational activities for youth and adults with disabilities — including cycling, canoeing, rafting, rock climbing and skiing —through adaptive equipment and supportive staff members and volunteers. “We do this solely for people with disabilities,” said Bryce Patten, program director for Common Ground. “Outdoor recreation is what really inspires our participants to do more.” Common Ground works mostly with areas in Northern Utah, Southeastern Idaho and Southwestern Wyoming,

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emphasizing opportunities with local agencies, organizations and schools. “We try to stay here in the valley and focus on the means here,” Bryce said. “Most fundraising and donations come from here, so we want to serve those in our community.” Since established in 1993, Common Ground has grown into its own facility and has secured new equipment and resources, which has expanded their activity and travel opportunities. They currently serve more than 500 people a year. “We are inspiring people to do more with their lives,” Bryce said. “We are changing people in the community and their outlook on life.” Along with these changes, the organization will open a year-round lodge at Beaver Mountain next year. It will offer a more active setting for its participants. “For years, we have wanted to have a lodge at Beaver Mountain,” Bryce said. “It’s a place for our participants to know they are in a safe environment.” This new lodge will cater specifically to people with disabilities, and will allow participants to be more independent as they will have greater access to equipment and other resources. “When we go to Beaver Mountain, we are crowded often times,” Bryce said. “It’s hard for our participants to be independent because there are so many people and other conditions.”

In addition, the lodge will increase efficiency for the organization, providing extra storage space for equipment. “We will be able to leave our ski equipment,” Bryce said. “That way, participants can get fitted with equipment and make sure they have proper clothing on.” Bryce hopes this new facility will act as an outlet for participants, and that it will inspire families and nonlocals to get involved with the organization. “For most people, they forget their worries and trials,” he said. “When you get them to other places, they feel alive again.” The new lodge is estimated to be completed in spring 2016. To make a donation or for more information, call (435) 713-0288 or visit www.cgadventures.org.

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Storing Vegetables for Winter Mark Anderson, owner, Anderson’s Seed and Garden

I can’t think of a better time of year to enjoy our yard: Temperatures have cooled to comfortable, flowers are blooming like crazy, and the garden is producing more veggies and fruits than we can handle. Although my family bottles and freezes a great portion of our excess harvest, many of our fall and winter favorites can last many months, even until spring, if prepared and stored properly. Potatoes, onions, carrots, beets and winter squash just need a little care, preparation and a cool location, and your food storage surplus just increased exponentially with a little extra hard work. Timing can make a huge difference when harvesting and storing some vegetables like onions and potatoes — even winter squash keep best when allowed to mature in the garden. If you wait too long to harvest most vegetables, their quality suffers and they won’t taste as good let alone keep as well as if you picked them on time. Onions and potatoes usually start to die down when they are ready for harvest, generally late August through early September. Winter squash definitely taste better if they get nipped with a

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light frost, but as soon as they develop their mature color and a hard exterior skin that is dry when scratched, they can be harvested for winter storage. I let carrots and beets mature as long as I can, prepping them for storage sometime after Halloween. For optimal storage results, you need a cool, dark, slightly humid location to keep your harvest preserved (in a basement, cold cellar, crawl space under the house, root cellar or even in the garage, for example). Temperatures ranging from 40-55 degrees and a relative humidity of 25-35 percent make the best storage conditions. Make sure it doesn’t get cold enough to freeze or warm enough to make things start to spoil — consistency is the key. Carrots and beets are probably the easiest of all to store through the winter. I don’t even dig them up. All you have to do is gather leaves into large plastic bags and place the bags

over the carrot and beet roots in early November. When you want to use the roots, pick up the bags, move them aside, dig up what you want to use and put the bags back. The bag preserves the roots perfectly through the fall and winter elements and makes them easily accessible. Potatoes might even take less work. After digging the tubers, I gently place them in burlap sacks and immediately put them in their permanent storage location. Depending on variety, they can keep for up to six months. Onions take only a little more care to prepare. After digging the bulbs, I let them dry, root side up, for two to three days in the garden. Gather them up gently after the roots have dried sufficiently and place them in a warm, dry location (a garage, barn, storage shed) for three to four weeks so they can develop a firm, hard outer wrapper skin. Once they have dried, cut off the tops, place them in mesh bags with good air circulation and move

them to your permanent storage spot. Most storage onions will keep four to six months without issue, and some will last even longer. Prepare winter squash very similarly to the onions. After they mature, cut them from the vines so there is about 2 inches of stem left on the fruit and put them in the warm and dry location for three to four weeks. They definitely need good air circulation in cold storage, so I usually find a pallet or crate to place them on. Most winter squashes keep three to five months. There are more veggies that can store well through the winter to fill your pantry, but these are the easiest to keep. If your garden isn’t producing enough, you can buy these veggies very reasonably at a market or roadside stand and prep them just as you would from your garden. You will be surprised how easy, affordable and delicious a little prep can make the winter months.

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Creating an Indoor Children’s Play Area Lindsay Cook, interior designer, Cook Homes Whether you have an entire room to devote to an indoor play area or just a small corner or side of a room, you can create a fun place for your kids. An indoor play area can be an outlet for their imagination and creativity as well as a place for them to use up all the extra energy they always seem to have. As you create your play area, remember that it’s not just about the “cool factor” — it’s also important to keep safety in mind. Organization is key to keeping the space fun and safe. Get creative with storage solutions that encourage your kids to clean up when they’re done playing for the day. Color-coding your storage containers can make cleaning up an educational opportunity for little ones. Cars and trucks go in the yellow bin: Now they are learning to recognize the color and identify which toys are which at the same time. Having a dedicated play area is a great way to keep kid’s toys and books in one area and can help keep the rest of the house more organized. Plus, kids love feeling like they have their own space. Get creative with this fun space! Filling a large basement? Maybe you want to add an indoor trampoline or a foam pit. If you’re using a smaller space for your play area, consider adding multiple levels — an indoor treehouse is a fun idea. Installing a fire pole can provide fun access between the two levels and fits well in a small

space. Other ideas I love are chalkboard paint walls, slides and swings. If your child likes having a space of their own, a “secret passageway” under the stairs or a teepee might be the perfect addition for him. Use your creativity and think of the way your child likes to play. Let modern interior design trends be your guide — clean, well-defined lines help to create a simple, minimalistic feel. Use color, but don’t go too bold. Make the play area a fun space, but keep it classy so you don’t get a headache from being in the room. Seating is another important part of your planning. Fun, child-sized chairs, bean bags or hammocks are fun for the kids, but make sure to include a window seat or colorful armchair allows you to play in their space with them — nobody likes reading “Goodnight Moon” on a plastic chair that is two sizes too small. Making an indoor play area is a great creative outlet for both you and your children. Let them be involved with some of the color decisions and purchases. If you have a smaller budget for this project, try adding one new element a month. There are a lot of fun play area ideas that you can DIY — Pinterest is a great resource for play area inspiration. Most importantly, have fun! Involving your kids can create fun memories and make the space memorable beyond their younger years.

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Cache Valley REALTOR

ASSOCIATION Emily Merkley, association executive, Cache-Rich Association of REALTORS®

One of the greatest benefits of living in Cache Valley is the sense of community that is shared among residents and businesses. We are fortunate to live where neighbors are friends and where common core values drive us as we work and live together. We care about each other and share the same interests, and the community support of individual and group efforts creates cohesion and strong bonds between members. Real Estate agents and brokers that are members of the CacheRich Association of REALTORS® are not just businessmen and women who work in the community — they live here. They are your neighbors and friends, each with an invested interest in the civic, economic and cultural health of their communities. As residents and members of the Association, they contract to clean our highways, and form as group volunteers to assist with various projects and emergency situations throughout the community. In 2008, Janice West Williams, former president of the CacheRich Association of REALTORS®, developed the Good Neighbor Program, which focuses on providing opportunities for members of the Association to give back to their communities. “What began as a task force evolved into a committee, and the members do things in their own way to enhance and benefit the community and create a conducive and appealing environment for residents and visitors,” Janice said. In stride with the Good Neighbor Program, each year the REALTOR® Association is able to choose a charity where members volunteer time and manpower to help the organization. This year,

they are privileged to work with the Cache Valley for Hope Cancer Foundation, which was established in 2011 to help relieve financial burdens for individuals within the community as they focus on their health during cancer treatments. “When people or groups, such as the Cache-Rich Association of REALTORS®, volunteer their time and efforts to do fundraising on behalf of Cache Valley for Hope Cancer Foundation, those proceeds go a long way,” said Roger Welsh, founder of CVFH. “This draws attention to the purpose of our foundation, involves the community and works to enhance the spirit of support for these individuals. Support like this allows us to put our time and attention where it is most needed.” The effects of implementation of the Good Neighbor Program have been seen in various facets of the community, and members of the REALTOR® Association appreciate these opportunities. Both residents and agents work alongside business owners and neighbors to change lives and create an environment of support as they continue to progress toward ideals of elevated living. “What it really boils down to is the nature of our industry,” said Vern Fielding, 2015 President of the Cache-Rich Association of REALTORS®. “We are involved in the fundamental building blocks of life. Homes are where we raise our families, where we eat together and pray together. Often times, the most important events in life take place in our homes. Our industry lets us be active participants in building our community, and the REALTOR® Association, along with the Good Neighbor Program, emphasizes the value we place on building lives for members of our community.”

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Six Tips STRESS DURING THE HOLIDAYS

TO HELP YOU MANAGE FINANCIAL

Kinsey Love, marketing manager, Lewiston State Bank

Fall is a favorite time of year for many reasons: Football, fall colors, cooler temperatures and the holiday season. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are arguably some of the most exciting holidays of the year. However, that excitement can also bring a lot of stress, especially financial stress. To help you manage some of the financial pressure this holiday season, here are six tips to ease your financial burden so you can enjoy the holidays. 1. Start early. Whether you are shopping for Halloween costumes or buying gifts for family and kids, starting early can keep you out of stressful shopping situations. Starting early will also help you avoid long lines and holiday crowds. Shopping online can help you save time and money if you can find free shipping. Try having all of your Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving.

2. Use a budget. Instead of deciding how many people you need to buy for, start by deciding how much you are going to spend during the holidays. Then look at how many people you need to buy for and figure out how much you can spend on each. Don’t forget to add in all of the small extra expenses like wrapping paper, party favors, candles for your jack-o-lantern or postage for your Christmas cards. 3. Be creative. Most of the time, kids don’t care if their Halloween costumes are Hollywood quality. They just have a good time dressing up. Look for ways to reuse old costumes or dressups. Or maybe take a look through grandpa’s closet for old uniforms or clothing items that can be repurposed. When it comes to Christmas, there are lots of inexpensive gifts that still mean a lot. Check out your local dollar stores for neighbor gifts such as wrapping paper or bows that are $1 each. And don’t forget that the “gift of time” goes a

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long way. Offer to babysit your sister’s kids, have a one on-one date with your kids, or spend time making treats with a neighbor. 4. Use cash. If a written budget is hard to stick to, try using cash as your holiday budget. Withdraw the amount you think you will need, and then pay cash when you buy Halloween costumes and candy or Christmas gifts. Be sure not to carry all your cash with you at once, as it is easy to lose or misplace it. Plan ahead and take what you need. That way, when the cash is gone, you are done shopping. 5. Just say “no.” If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed during the holidays, remember that it is OK to say no. If kids are an appropriate age to understand money and expenses, set financial boundaries with them so they know how much to expect at Christmas time. You can also consider not buying a gift for every single person in your extended family. Maybe try a gift exchange where you draw names and only buy gifts for one person in each family. 6. Remember what is most important. The holidays are a time for making memories and spending time with family. As the festivities come into full swing, keep in mind that most kids don’t remember how many pieces of candy they got, who made the potato salad for Thanksgiving or even what gifts they received for Christmas. They will remember the people that loved them and the time they spent with their family. So give yourself a break, and remember what is most important during this great time of year.

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HEALTH & HAPPINESS: CREATING A Healthy Meal Plan THAT WORKS Jeannine Groll, health coach/owner, Got Health? and Groll Family Fitness

You wake up realizing the alarm didn’t go off, jolt out of bed, yell at the kids to get moving, grab a coffee or Coke to get going, and toss out Pop-Tarts like Frisbees to the kids as you load them up in the car. Sound like one of your days? Well, as a mother of three kids, I know raising a healthy, happy family can sometimes pose a challenge. We all know the importance of a healthy breakfast for our kids and ourselves, but somehow reality gets in the way. Let’s break this chain of events and look at some healthy starter meals and snacks to fuel you and your kids throughout the day. Let’s face it: You need to be functioning on all cylinders to be the superwoman/superman you are every day. Let’s back things up… • Sunday is a great day to review a schedule with your kids and plan out a few simple meals. Do your shopping ahead of time to have the ingredients for those meals in the fridge or pantry. • Write the meals and snacks on a message pad or paper on the fridge for you and your kids’ sake. When the craziness hits, you can quickly make an egg sandwich for breakfast (for breakfast tips, see the box on the next page) or maybe have an apple and some peanut butter for a quick after-school snack. We all know our brains turn off and our stomachs take over when we are hungry or rushed, so we need a plan to fall back on. • Double check your alarm and your kids’ alarms the night before. Plan at least 15 minutes for breakfast; it’s the most important meal of the day. You won’t get far if you drive off without gas, just as your kids won’t function well if they don’t have good fuel for their brain. Quality is important (sugar cereal and Pop-Tarts don’t count)! Just

like putting premium grade fuel into your tank, you want premium fuel to help your kids with their math test and for you to get through the day. • If your kids don’t want to eat, try giving them a few

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choices with one being they can either eat or drink their breakfast, and make a gross-looking green shake as their second option. If your kids are like me, they may like that option anyway. • Plan a healthy snack for when they arrive home, or send a protein bar in their backpack to eat before sports practice and have some chocolate milk ready afterward for a great “refueler” for the muscles. • Make sure you have healthy snacks in your purse and work places so you can eat while you are on the go. A little trail mix goes a long way.

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1. Toast with peanut butter and sliced bananas. 2. Frozen grapes — perfect for hot days. 3. Cut-up veggies with low-fat ranch dressing. 4. Apples slices with nut butter.

Jeannine is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Owner of Got Health? Health Coaching in Logan and Groll Family Fitness in Preston, Idaho.

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Fruit and yogurt smoothie: Blend 1 cup of low-sugar Greek Yogurt, 1 cup of frozen fruit (sneak in a few spinach greens), 1 cup milk, and 1 cup water. Pour in a paper cup and go!

2. Egg sandwich: Fry an egg with a slice of ham or Canadian bacon and toss it onto two pieces of a toasted English muffin. Add a slice of cheese and put it on a paper towel to go. 3.

Fruit and yogurt parfait: Don’t buy expensive ones to go — make yours in a paper cup. Layer some yogurt, frozen or fresh fruit and granola, and hand it out with a spoon.

4. Bananas and nut butter: It’s the perfect “fast food.” 5.

Microwave eggs with veggies: Beat two eggs, throw them in a microwave-safe container and add your favorite veggies (I like spinach leaves). Sprinkle with cheese and zap for 30 seconds. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds.

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When fall finally arrives, I crave anything with pumpkin! Every fall, our family comes together for our annual potato harvest, which usually involves about two weeks of grueling work. I make food and deliver it to the workers each day, and these delicious pumpkin cookies are always a favorite of the harvest crew.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting • 1 cup canned pumpkin • 1 cup white sugar • 1/2 cup oil • 1 egg • 2 1/2 cups flour • 2 tsp. baking powder • 2 tsp. cinnamon • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. baking soda • 1 tsp. milk • 1 Tbs. vanilla extract • 2 cups chocolate chips Combine pumpkin, sugar, oil and egg. Mix well. Add flour, powder, cinnamon and salt. Dissolve soda with milk and stir in. Add vanilla and chocolate chips. Mix well. Drop by spoonful on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Frosting: • 1/2 pkg. cream cheese, softened • 1/2 cup butter, softened • 1 tsp. vanilla • 2 cups powdered sugar • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Soften cream cheese and butter, mix well and add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and enough powdered sugar to reach desired consistency. Frost cooled cookies.

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Popular Options For New Homes This Fall Peter Dettore, community sales manager, J Thomas Homes One of the most enjoyable parts of my day-to-day responsibilities in the world of new construction home sales is managing the selections and options for buyers. Helping people choose the finishes for their new home is a huge task. I have worked with people who truly agonize over every little detail of the home and others who don’t stress at all, having the attitude that finishes are just “stuff.” The upgrades and options offered will always vary from builder to builder. A builder that does not restrict the buyers in any way with home upgrades and selections is considered a custom builder. In today’s world with social media in play, many buyers are looking for the latest and greatest ideas. A custom builder can meet those wants and needs, but most often it will come with a higher price tag. Some buyers are OK paying more to get the things they want for their home. A builder that offers upgrades and options with only a small range of choices

is a production builder. This builder will still deliver quality options while working to keep the buyer grounded. Here are some things that are being seen in Cache Valle’s new construction homes this fall. You may want to consider inquiring some of these things if building a new home is in your near future. • • • • • • • •

Large flat kitchen island. USB ports in bedrooms and family rooms. This is handy to charge electronic devices. LED Can Lights. Additional electric outlets being added in places like the walk-in pantry, walk-in master closet and garage. Subway tile in various colors and sizes for kitchen backsplashes and bathrooms. Painted gray or white kitchen cabinets. Glass in a few kitchen cabinet doors. Mixed hardware finishes (oil-rubbed bronze, chrome and brushed nickel).

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Nest Thermostats/Smart Home Technology so temperatures and home systems can be adjusted easily from a smart phone. Cut-and-loop carpet, also known as “sculptured carpet,” which is offered in a variety of surface patterns and does well in high traffic areas.

A local designer shared some advice for someone building a home and stressing about selections, options and finishes: Limit the amount of information you are using to make decisions on selections and options. In many cases, people get overwhelmed with advice from friends and family and feel pressured into picking things because they are trendy but end up not being practical. The information they receive is not always accurate and people will end up choosing things they might not have picked or wanted. If you limit the places the information is coming from, you are more likely to choose things important to you and your family. After all, it is your home.

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TEACHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE Jann Humpherys:

One of Cache Valley’s outstanding teachers helping students discover new possibilities Emily Buckley, editor-in-chief

It is no exaggeration, to say that a dedicated teacher can change a student’s life. There are an endless amount of stories that attest the benefits of a strong relationship between an educator and student, and the truth of them goes far beyond the cliché, albeit true, bumper sticker of, “If You Can Read This, Thank a Teacher.” After all, for dedicated educators, teaching goes beyond the classroom, beyond instruction and beyond the love of words. On the daily, teachers lend students lunch money, give students rides home, lend students books, provide school supplies, sacrifice their lunch hours to tutor or counsel students and on and on. Most adults can reflect on their educational experiences and recall a specific teacher that truly made a difference in their life. That may have been a teacher who supported learning at a challenging time, a teacher who inspired, or maybe a teacher who instilled a hope of a possibility not considered. Cache Valley has no shortage of dedicated teachers. “I truly believe teachers are the heart of education,” said Steven C. Norton, superintendent of Cache County Schools. “It has been my experience, that high achievement is closely linked to effective teachers. There is no other intervention, program, supplemental service or piece of technology that

Jann and her students visited the Logan-Cache Airport in support of the novel, “Hatchet,” they are reading. can take the place of an effective classroom teacher. These teachers, at any moment, may be called upon to serve as counselors, mentors, nurses, referees and coaches. And yet, in spite of all these roles, the best teachers know they have to maintain a laser focus on student achievement. I tip my hat to these consummate professionals. “Why do I tip my hat? Because they have the skill and capacity to engage students in learning important content. And in pursuit of this learning, effective teachers create, with the students and the community, a climate of respect and challenge. You see, motivating students is no easy task in today’s world. However, an expert teacher is able to do this so effectively that any casual observer in their classroom would want to stay and learn right along with the students. I honor these teachers and acknowledge their remarkable contributions to the

needs of individual students and society at large. I am grateful for the opportunity to be associated with dedicated and effective teachers. They are some of the best people I know.” Though there is not space enough here to share the stories of every devoted teacher in our community, we will highlight one. Jann Humpherys, a 22-year veteran educator, is a prime example of a teacher whose love for her students goes beyond the words in books and numbers on a page. Jann teaches in the Discovery Program at Mount Logan Middle School. It’s a fieldbased program designed to enhance sixth-grade students’ reading and writing skills and understanding of science and math concepts through real-world experiences. Seventy-two students are accepted into

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Left: Jann and Johan, who is currently serving an LDS mission Right: Jann and Mark Humpherys and five of their six children and 12 grandchildren.

the program each year. These students are selected based on their potential to benefit from incorporating relevance, physical experience and background knowledge into their learning experiences. The nature and benefits of the program draws both struggling students and the most advanced, but the goal of the program is the same across the board: “to help them become leaders and role models,” Jann said. The program is based on years of successful learning programs and educational research. Bryce Passey, Eric Newell and Dave Anderson, who Jann calls “master educators” and “kid magnets,” founded the program after effectively piloting the idea for six summers with smaller groups of students. The program uses Cache Valley as a classroom, and the teachers take the students on field trips that complement the coursework they are studying. From the airport to Hardware Ranch and from the radio station to the coyote research station (and lots of places in between), students in the program have the opportunity to see how the things they are studying are applicable in real-life situations. Jann’s days of teaching don’t start and end with the school bell. She says motherhood has been her greatest teaching experience, and while her

father J. Allen Lowe, who served as the superintendent of Logan City Schools for six years, is her hero, she says her mother Joanne, who passed away last year, was her best teacher. Jann and her husband Mark, have four biological children: Marianne, Kristen, Mitch and Kellen, and about six years ago they met and opened their home to two more sons who have become a part of their family, Yahir and Johan Herrera. All except Johan are now married, and Jann is the proud grandmother of 12. Jann met Johan after he had recently moved with his mother and brother to Cache Valley from Mexico. Like many immigrants, he came with no English language skills. Jann mentored and tutored him in English and Mark offered him a summer job. Before long, both Johan and his brother, Yahir, became a part of the Humpherys family and they set new life goals. In 2014, Johan became Logan High School’s first minority student body president. Yahir is currently studying to be a teacher at USU. “Johan and Yahir’s mom shared her boys with us,” Jann said. “It was a positive experience for all of us. I’ve not only gained two bonus sons, but also a beautiful, selfless sister, their mother, Esther Garfias of Clarkston.” The entire Humpherys family values education. The four Humpherys children graduated from Mountain Crest High

School, and, within the immediate family, there are 10 Utah State University degrees with four more in progress. If Jann and Mark have anything to do with it, there will be many little Aggies in the future. Jann is also continuing her education, working on her school administration certificate with plans to graduate in 2016. “Jann is one of our great examples of teachers who not only are skilled with content instruction, but she is also extremely capable of building relationships with students and helping students develop connections between themselves, the school and their teachers,” said Frank Schofield, superintendent of Logan City Schools. “Jann’s energy and the relationships she builds with students allow her to teach in such a way that students are able to see the relevance of what they are doing in class and the application of those concepts in the world around them. She inspires and excites students. We are fortunate to have her in our district.” Jann says the two most important things she has learned about being an effective teacher are, “First, teaching is all about building caring relationships, and second, being a good teacher means being prepared to be a motivational speaker every day. My goal is to teach kids to be ready for life and want to do and be their best.”

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THE TRENDY MOM: Five Steps to a Better Day

After a fun summer, it seems we all need a little structure back in our lives. With the kids back to school, there is one thing a mom can count on: busy schedules full of homework, carpools, PTA meetings and more. I have found that if I try to keep some routine in my own life, it helps me stay on top of all other aspects of my life. If I do just a few simple things each day, I’m more organized at home which, for me, makes all the difference in my ability to juggle the demands of a busy schedule. Here is a five-step routine that I try to complete each day. Since I have started doing these things, I have noticed a big difference in my days. When I’m able to do all five things, my day is much more productive and goes more smoothly. It also leaves me feeling more organized and prepared for the next day. 1. Make your bed. Making your bed puts you in a great place to start your day because it has a big pay off by automatically making your room look cleaner. I feel like it adds a boost of productivity to your day. It’s so quick to do and will start you on the right foot.

2. Have a to-do list. I like to make a short list of the most important things for me to accomplish each day. I keep it to three to five things. I know we all have a million things to do each day, but that can be overwhelming. Keep the list small so you can actually complete it. 3. Do a load of laundry. I run a load of laundry each morning. I still need to have a laundry day during the week, but this allows me to get sheets and towels washed, or an extra load of kids clothes in so when I do laundry it is not a huge ordeal. 4. Take a few minutes of “me time.” It may seem funny to have this on the list, but it is essential to a successful day for me. It doesn’t need to be long, but I usually need 20-30 minutes by myself around 2 or 3 p.m. I turn on a show for my kids and I don’t feel bad about it. I need to recharge my batteries, and having a little down time helps give me the energy I need to be the mom I want/need to be for the rest of the night. 5. Clean the kitchen before bed. This may be last on

the list, but it is one of the most important. I never skip this step. Once the kids are in bed, I give myself 30 minutes to clean the kitchen. I don’t attempt to pick up the entire house, but having a clean kitchen makes all the difference. It helps me go to bed feeling prepared and ready to start the next day. These five things help me feel like I’m able to accomplish life’s daily tasks while staying on top of my kid’s busy schedules. I hope they will work for you too.

XOXO

Breanne

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Three T’s to Healthy Relationships in a Digital Age Kaleena Anderson, family life educator, Utah State University Extension

IKR, BRB, LOL, IDK. Ever feel lost in a digital world with new lingo, new rules and no instruction manual? Ever heard the old adage “the only constant is change?” Well, there is good news if you are a parent raising a teen in the digital world. While there are different practices in how your teen engages in relationships, compared to the dating scene you remember, there are a few things that will always remain. The Three T’s of healthy relationships help us remember three ways we can create a healthy dating relationship. 1.

Talk: Chances are your teen knows how to talk (at least with his or her friends, right?). Whether it’s in the middle of class, in the middle of the night, on the phone, on Facebook or Instagram, teens know how to keep in touch. But what are they talking about in their dating relationships? Are they talking about music, movies and clothes: things that will all change in the next few years? Or are they talking about things that really matter and will impact the type of person they will become in their adult life; things like family life, their value system, and where they would like to be 20 years from now?

Time: Here’s where we start to see even more problems. Think about the last romantic scene you saw in a movie or TV show. Think about the time lapse between when the leading couple met to the first time they engaged in intimate touch. Chances are, there was not much time in between. Our teens are being bombarded with depictions of accelerated relationships where not only is it normal to be physically involved with someone you just met, but it heightens the romance. However, here’s a different time-frame: The 90-Day Probation Period.

“About half of all dating attraction is significantly altered by some newly found characteristic within a three-month period; significant enough to cause a breakup of half of all dating relationships,” according to “How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk or Jerkette” by Dr. Jon VanEpp.

In other words, rather than throwing yourself into a highly committed, sexual-charged relationship, take the first 90 days to really get to know a person,

spend time with them, see if you’re compatible, and then decide if it’s a relationship worth keeping.

Togetherness: This is the area where the digital age fails us most. The only way to truly get to know someone is to see them in action in many different situations. How does this person react when their sibling is annoying them? Do they treat the server at the restaurant, or the cashier at the grocery store respectfully? What about when things don’t go as planned? Until you have seen how someone reacts in rush hour traffic or when their Internet connection is slow, you don’t really know them.

For parents raising teens in this complex world, this is my word of hope: As much as things change, there are certain constants when it comes to relationships. Although they may not see it this way, you really can help your children navigate the ever-changing course. Utah State University Extension offers free community-based healthy relationship classes for parents, couples and single adults (18 years and older). Healthy relationship presentations are available in high schools throughout the state. For more information, visit healthyrelationshipsutah.org.

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PREVENTING PLAYGROUND INJURIES BreeAnn Silcox, coalition coordinator, Safe Kids Bear River

Each year, more than 270,000 kids are treated in emergency rooms for injuries that occur on the playground. While most injuries at playgrounds are due to falls (75 percent), most fatalities are caused by strangulation. Even nonfatal injuries from playground falls can be serious. Almost half of playgroundrelated injuries are severe, including fractures, internal injuries, concussions and dislocations. Lack of or improper supervision is associated with approximately 45 percent of playground-related injuries. Playgrounds are a great way for kids to get exercise and explore. With active supervision and basic safety tips, the playground can be a walk in the park every day.

Safe Kids Bear River reminds parents and caregivers of the following four playground safety tips: 1. Actively supervise children on playgrounds. It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be hard â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they will probably call for you to watch them climb, jump and swing. 2. Take your kids to playgrounds with shock-absorbing surfaces such as rubber, synthetic turf, sand, pea gravel, wood chips and mulch. If your child falls, the landing will be more cushioned than asphalt, concrete, grass or dirt. 3. Dress appropriately for the playground. Remove necklaces, purses, scarves or clothing with drawstrings that can get caught on equipment and pose a strangulation hazard. Even helmets can be dangerous, so save those for bikes.

4. Teach children that pushing, shoving or crowding can be dangerous. Encourage older kids to look out for younger ones. Little kids play differently than big kids. It is important to have a separate play area for children under 5 years old. For more information about playground safety, call (435) 792-6510 or visit www.safekids.org.

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I LOVE MATH! Bonita Richins, K-12 Math and STEM specialist, Cache County School District

I admit it. I was one of those kids who just understood math. Many students struggled with the concepts, but they just made sense to me. It wasn’t until I became a teacher and began tutoring those struggling students that I understood their frustration. The world is really divided into two kinds of people. It’s not the division you think: those who get math and those who don’t. More correctly, it’s divided between those who accept the logical nature of math, and those who need to see more connections of math to their world. Math is important for everyone, and everybody can learn math. The new core is not new concepts. The Utah Core Standards are the same standards we have been teaching forever, but they are arranged differently. Students still need to learn arithmetic and algebra, geometry and graphing, story problems and systems. The curriculum, not the core, looked different; it didn’t resemble the “math book” everyone was used to. This has changed how a teacher presents the standards. Math is being taught differently. It should be. We can’t keep teaching it the same way if only a few kids understand it. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics states that we learn through a process of knowledge construction that requires us to actively manipulate and refine information and then integrate it with our prior understandings. This will not happen if the math teacher always just writes a problem on the board, shows how to solve it, then has the students practice. Teachers should establish goals to focus learning; implement tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving; and use and connect mathematical representations. They are encouraged to facilitate meaningful discourse, pose purposeful questions and build

procedural fluency from conceptual understanding. Teaching includes supporting productive struggle, and eliciting and using evidence of student thinking. This has changed how a math teacher teaches. Math is a participation sport. Just like a basketball player has to practice foul shots, math students have to talk about it, manipulate it, draw it and model it. They should solve problems without giving up. They need to think about numbers in various ways; explain their thinking; try to understand others; show their work in many ways; use math tools correctly; work carefully and check their work; use prior knowledge to solve new problems; and look for rules and patterns. This has changed how a math student actively learns.

Parents can still be an active participant. It’s not going to be the same math that you learned. Then again, you probably struggled with it, so it needed to change. Have your student explain it; this might be hard at first because we aren’t used to “talking math.” If you teach it to someone, you learn it so much better yourself. Be careful not to stunt your student’s learning by saying negative things like “I never got math.” This can be a positive change in how parents participate. Mathematics is really one of the most important subjects. It is the language of science, the logic of society and the foundation of the economy. By helping students make sense of mathematical ideas, we are preparing them in the most beneficial way in becoming college and career ready.

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A New Year With

New Opportunities Frank Schofield, superintendent, Logan City School District

Hello Cache Valley! I love starting a new school year. The energy that fills a school as students and teachers begin to work together is exciting, and reminds me of the thrill I experienced as a teacher of watching students grow. The start of every year is filled with reminders of the potential of every student and the

responsibility we have to help that potential be realized. It is that focus on potential that has led our Board of Education to determine that our mission in the Logan City School District is to “ensure that all students leave our schools ready to create a positive future for themselves and their community.” We recognize that in an ever-changing world, the paths students may choose as they chart their future are as diverse as our students themselves. Some students will elect to attend a four-year college and earn a degree that will prepare them for their chosen profession. Others will participate in vocational training and develop skills that will allow them to succeed in the career of their choice. Some students will even embark on a path of entrepreneurship, possibly forgoing formal education and instead participate in “on-the-job” training programs. I have siblings who have followed each of these paths, all of which bring their own challenges and opportunities. As a school district, our mission is to ensure that every student has the knowledge, skills and behaviors that will allow them to succeed on their chosen path, regardless of which one they choose. Our job is not to determine what path a child should be placed on. Our role is to help ensure a graduate’s success on the path he or she chooses. We will do this through ensuring that decisions regarding our professional practices and our use of financial resources are all made with a focus on student growth and how our actions support the development of the knowledge, skills, and behaviors our students need to succeed. I thank you for your support and invite you to participate with us in this endeavor. You can do this in many ways, including service in the PTA or School Community Council, volunteering in classrooms, or simply ensuring your child knows the value you place on education. As schools and parents work together, we will be in a better position to provide all of our students the various supports they need to succeed in school and prepare for their future. I look forward to working with you and the successes we will help our students achieve!

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FIVE STEPS TOWARD NATIONAL

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Erin Griffeth, community services coordinator, Cache County Sheriff’s Office

In the news lately there has been a lot of encouragement for Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools and communities. National Preparedness Month is a part of a governmental effort to strengthen the United States’ preparedness capabilities. The national preparedness architecture encompasses prevention, protection, response and recovery efforts to prepare the United States for all hazards — whether terrorist attack or natural disaster. As part of this national effort, the Cache County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging the

public to become engaged and to take necessary steps to enhance individual, family and community preparedness. For Preparedness Month 2015, we are encouraging the public to focus on the following unique areas of preparedness: 1. Family preparedness: Disaster preparedness starts with personal preparedness for you and your family. Each family has unique needs to account for in their preparedness plans. Children, older adults and individuals with medical conditions and physical disabilities all have unique needs during and after disasters. As a family, discuss ways to incorporate unique needs

into emergency preparedness to ensure the needs of the entire family are included in preparedness plans. 2. Neighborhood preparedness: Those closest to you during an emergency are most likely to help you first. Take steps to meet your neighbors and develop emergency preparedness plans with those who live around you, taking into account individuals’ unique needs. Focus on community resilience and preparedness at a neighborhood and community level. 3. Workplace and school: Whether you are at home, work or your child is in school, it’s important for individuals to know specific threats and hazards in their area, emergency

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warning signals, possible evacuation routes, family and community gathering points, and the location of possible shelters in the community. Maintain an emergency preparedness kit at home and work. Discuss disaster plans with family members and coworkers. 4. National and global: With the ease of air travel, infectious diseases can spread rapidly. National and global health security is an ongoing priority that requires individuals to be aware of their health and safety when traveling at home and abroad. Focus on preparing for public health threats before, during and after travel to protect everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. 5. Education through the media: Utilize educational materials available via Federal Emergency Management Agency (online social media, social networks, apps, etc.) to access individual, family and community preparedness resources.

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IMPROVE YOUR GAME:

Supplements For Student Athletes Brian Anderson, owner, Complete Nutrition

As a student participating in sports, you have a strict regimen of daily training sessions several months at a time. With so many other activities going on, plus schoolwork, it can be easy to choose vending machine snacks over healthy food from home. In reality, these unhealthy snacks will give you a quick sugar high followed by a crash, leaving you without necessary fuel to get you through the day. The solution is simple: Rest, hydrate and stay fueled with healthy snacks throughout the day and during your workout so you can perform your best on and off the field. Complete Nutrition gives advice on everything you need to stay on top of your game: meal plans, grocery lists, snack suggestions, workouts, tips and ideas for staying on track. Here are five recommended supplements for student athletes: 1. Intra-Workout: During any workout, be sure to drink water and replenish electrolytes to prevent dehydration. For training workouts or games more than an hour, you will need to replenish your carbohydrate supply for energy and kick-start muscle recovery with Branched-Chain Amino Acids.

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2. Protein powder: Supplementing with protein can help improve performance during training and games. Proper protein intake aids in muscle repair, which makes for a stronger athlete. In general, your protein intake should comprise 20-40 percent of your total caloric intake. Aim for 0-1.0 grams of protein per pound of body weight. 3. Multivitamin: Training for a sport can create deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals. An effective multivitamin helps to ensure the body is working properly. 4. Oils: The American diet tends to be too low in Omega-3s, a polyunsaturated fat that benefit cardiovascular and cognitive functions and have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Athletes would benefit from at least 1,000 milligrams of Omega 3s per day via fish oil or flaxseed oil to help meet their daily needs. Omega-3 fatty acids can slow down and even inhibit muscle breakdown and fight inflammation, which is critical to muscle recovery from a tough workout. 5. Post-workout: Post-workout supplementation consists of feeding hungry muscles and replenishing glycogen stores, amino acids, vitamins and minerals that are drained while exercising. For the training athlete, a post-workout shake consisting of carbohydrates, electrolytes and protein is ideal to start the muscle repair process and to prevent soreness. With proper nutrition and supplementation, you can amplify the success of your efforts. At Complete Nutrition, it’s our goal to give people the knowledge and tools they need to be successful. From student athletes, to those looking to lose weight, gain muscle or maintain health, we want to help you reach your goals.

PART FOUR: Find What Works For You Janelle Simmons, owner, The Organizing Company of Cache Valley There are tons of ideas and how-tos on how to organize any space via the Internet. There are also many products you can buy that can help you get organized. These ideas and products are helpful, but I want to point out that there isn’t just “one way” or method or system that works for everyone. The way you organize a space or the method you use to keep it organized depends on several factors. Let’s take a look at some of them. One of the biggest factors on how a space is organized is how many people are using it. If there are a lot of people using the space, then the setup needs to be really clear and easily understood. If the system is too complex or has too many steps, you are going to have a hard time keeping it organized. If you make changes to the way you are do something, you need to let everyone else know so they can adjust. Another factor would be the age of those using the space. I bring this up because if you are reading this magazine, you most likely have children in your life. People with children will organize their homes differently than those who don’t. For instance, I don’t put my cleaning products down where little hands can get into them. So as you organize your space, keep in mind who you are working with. One other aspect I want to bring up is what I like to call the reality factor. When we look at blogs, magazines, etc., we enjoy them because they are beautiful which is fine BUT we often compare our spaces to them and we don’t measure up. What we don’t get to see is reality. What is just beyond the picture? A big pile of dishes? A stressed out life? A whole team of people staging the space? If you were to come over to my house, it would not look like a magazine. To maintain a “picture-perfect” level would cause too much stress in my life and I want to spend my time doing other things. However, my space does function well and if it isn’t, I work on it. Keep these factors in mind as you look at organizing ideas. Because you have made organizing a priority, just keep working through the difficulties you may be having with your system until you find what works for you and your family. If you are just starting to get your space organized, you can do it. Communicate with your family and work through the issues in a kind and loving way. Being organized is a process and has to be continually worked on.

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EDUCATION: What Are Your Options? Tara Bone, contributing writer

The first day of kindergarten: Children celebrate it and parents either cheer or mourn the landmark day that ushers in the pursuit of academic excellence and eventual career success or failure (really? no pressure, parents). To put it bluntly, there’s a lot of pressure on parents and schools when it comes to our children’s education. Where and how children learn is a complex decision for parents. With so many options available, the decision can be daunting. There’s public school, private school, homeschool, charter school and even online school. So what is a parent to do?

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Our family asked this question for the first time last year. We had never considered all of the education options. To be honest, I don’t think parents often look into the options because there’s been a negative stigma associated with some of them. As I did some research, the amount of resources available to parents surprised me. First of all, we are fortunate to live in a place where there are strong public schools. Before you assume I’m not a proponent of public schools, I am. I’m a card-carrying PTA member and a product of public schools in rural Idaho (Yes, and I’m proud of it!).

C a c h e Va l l e y F a m i l y M a g a z i n e | F a l l 2 0 1 5 My heroes growing up were my bus driver Phil and my kindergarten teacher who happened to be my grandma. In our family’s experience, we can’t say enough good about the dedicated teachers and staff at our local public schools (Go Canyon Colts!). These schools play a critical role in our communities and often meet all of a child’s educational needs. But if a child or family needs something different, there are options. When deciding which one works best for your child and family, realize that each family situation is different and each child has different needs that may change over time. One option that is increasing in momentum is homeschooling. There are homeschool groups in our area and a wide range of methods and curriculum. Parents who seek this option aren’t alone; they are meeting and collaborating together. Online courses can help supplement homeschool or

public school, or students can independently enroll as full-time students in virtual classrooms. Young, elementary students can even take part in virtual classrooms and interact with teachers and classmates seen right on the computer screen. For more traditional learners, there are four charter schools in Cache Valley (for school details, see box at right). While two of the four charter schools have uniform policies, none of them provide school bus service. Charter schools are publically funded, so there are no tuition fees. I have realized, the bottom line is that each child has a different education path. Each will flourish in his or her own way, and that’s OK. Some may thrive in public school, while others may need online courses, or may need both or one or the other at different times. All parents want the best education for their child. Aren’t we fortunate to live in a time and place where it’s all at our fingertips?

PLACES TO GET STARTED: Public schools: Cache County School District www.Ccsdut.org

Homeschool resources: Cache Valley Home Schoolers

Logan School District www.loganschools.org

www.homeschoolfacts.com

Charter schools: Bear River Charter School (K-8) 75 S. 400 W., Logan (435) 753-8811 www.brcs-logan.org Fast Forward Charter High School (9-12) 875 W. 1400 N., Logan (435) 713-4255 www.ffchs.org Thomas Edison North (K-8) 180 E. 2600 N., North Logan (435) 787-2820 www.thomased.org Thomas Edison South (K-9) 1275 W. 2350 S., Nibley (435) 752-0123 www.thomased.org

Cachevalleyhomeschoolers.com

www.heritagehomeschool.com

www.latterdaylearning.org

Online school resources: www.k12courses.com www.mytechhigh.com/Utah Specialized schools: InTech Collegiate High School (9-12) 1787 North Research Park Way, North Logan (435) 753-7377 www.intechchs.org Edith Bowen Laboratory School (K-5) 6700 Old Main Hill, Utah State campus (435) 797-3085 www.edithbowen.usu.edu

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MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

Symptoms and Treatment Dr. Barrett Labrum, DO, pediatrician, Primary Care Pediatrics Kids get rashes. Sometimes these rashes are easy to identify, but sometimes they’re not. Sometimes they itch, sometimes they don’t. Sometimes they just show up, leaving us curious as to what’s going on. You may have noticed a few small bumps appear on your child’s arm. They look like warts, only a little different. They don’t usually itch but seem to spread. You may have taken your child to the doctor and received the news: Your child has molluscum contagiosum. Molluscum contagiosum is a common

skin condition that occurs in children. It’s so common that I often wonder why no one has ever heard of it. I call it the Great Secret of Pediatric Dermatology, plus it sounds like it’s from “Harry Potter.” Molluscum is a self-limited, benign skin condition that looks like growths on the skin. It’s often found in the axilla, arm creases, leg creases and below the underwear. Sometimes it can cause a redness and inflammatory response known as “molluscum dermatitis” that is itchy and bothersome to a child. It’s regularly found in “crops” of two to 20 lesions and looks like flesh-

colored bumps known as “papules” that often have a small dot or hole in the center, which are frequently confused as small bug bites or small warts. Molluscum is caused from a virus known as “molluscum virus” (I know, it’s very creative), a type of virus from the poxvirus family. The incubation period is usually two to six weeks, but can be as long as six months. The virus can spread from direct contact with the lesions, picking at them or using a fomite, such as a towel or contact sports. Although it can spread, it’s not recommended to

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remove patients from school or daycare. Take proper care to cover lesions when possible and avoid sharing towels or bathing sponges. Cover lesions when your child plays contact sports but don’t ban them from swimming pools. How do you know if you have it? Most diagnoses can be made by a trained medical provider through visual inspection. Laboratory studies are not needed for this particular condition. Treatment options are limited and a little controversial. Most treatments are dependent on medical providers. Treatment options include doing nothing. The lesions will self-resolve between two and 12 months, but some cases show that the disease can persist up to five years. Other treatment options, with very limited data, include cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen, curettage (cutting off the lesions), cantharidin (a topical blistering agent) or podophyllotoxin (a topical agent). Treatments options should be discussed with your medical provider.

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How to Make and Keep Friends Karen Alison, family educator, Family Place

“A day spent with a friend, is a day well spent.” No matter the age, gender, race, religion or distance a good friend is something everyone needs. The best part of friendships is the memories you make with a special person. In our adult lives, if one is fortunate, this person is a part of your childhood memories, school memories, early adult-child bearing memories, and even into the life of having grandchildren. Social media has become the invisible string that allows adults this wonderful luxury to “keep in touch” with those that are a distance away. But this same string has not been as kind to today’s youth. What can we do to help our children understand the importance of a great friendship? How do we teach them to make and keep good friends? “How To Be A Friend, A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them” gives an informative and useful guide to parents and teachers to help our children master the art of making friends. Who can be your friend? Anyone who is nice to you (maybe someone in your neighborhood or class) has similar likes and dislikes, and likes to play can become a friend. It might be difficult at first to introduce yourself if you are shy, but asking someone to play a game or asking their name is always a good icebreaker. Ways to be a friend: When playing with friends, you should always play fair, be honest, be a good listener, take turns and share. These may seem like hard things to do, but if you can be the leader then your friends will have more fun and want to play with you often. Standing up for friends, giving nice compliments or trying to cheer up someone are great ways to be a friend. It’s always important to keep your word; this will show your friend they can trust you. Ways not to be a friend: Just like there are ways to be a friend, there are ways not to be a friend. Friends will sometimes disagree about things – and that’s OK. Even brothers and sisters and other family members can bother each other sometimes. You can upset your friends if you... • Don’t let them play a game you are playing. • Cheat and don’t follow the rules. • Don’t share. • Tease or make fun of them. • Don’t let them play with anyone else. • Act like a poor sport or show off when you win or quit. • Call them names and make fun of them. Would you want to be friends with someone that behaved that way? Probably not. Bosses and bullies: Do you like someone telling you what to do or making all the rules? Do you like someone to act like a bully? No way. If someone bullies you, or always wants you to do things their way, try not to get upset. Tell them that you don’t like the way they are treating you and to leave you alone. Look for other, friendly kids. If that doesn’t work, ask an adult for help.

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Arguments and making up with a friend: Arguments can make friends feel angry. Sometimes arguments just get worse and worse and you might need to take a timeout from your friends or ask an adult for help. If you get into an argument, there are some things you can do to “talk” it out. 1. Stop arguing. 2. Take deep breaths, count to 20 and walk away. 3. Everyone gets a turn to tell, not yell. 4. Think of ideas for solving the problem/argument. 5. Remember, arguments are allowed but meanness is not. Being friendly: Being friendly is showing that you care about other kids, even ones you might not know very well. It means treating others the way you would want them to treat you. Also remember the Golden Rule: “Treat others as you would like them to treat you.” It’s called the “golden” rule because there is value in having this kind of respect and caring attitude for one another. And isn’t this the best way to make a friend and be a friend? Are you looking for ways to encourage these skills in your child? The Family Place is offering children’s social/ emotional workshops Sept. 14-16 for children ages 5 to 13 years old. These workshops are a great way for children to meet new friends and increase their social skills. Call (435) 752-8880 or visit www.thefamilyplaceutah.org.

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Tips and Tricks for Halloween Costumes Schae Richards, community editor

Trick or treat! Halloween is creeping its way into town. What better way to celebrate this ghoulish holiday than knocking on doors for a handful of candy? But sometimes there’s that dreaded task: finding or making a costume that fits your style but doesn’t break your budget. Don’t know where to start? Danielle Munk, a local homemaker who loves to craft, gives five steps on how to make knockout costumes for you and your family.

1. Make a plan. Start by looking for ideas online and in stores. Find a few different costumes you like and pick elements from each one that you might want to incorporate into your costume. Next, sketch a drawing using a paper-type doll, or even a sheet of paper. Outline your costume using the ideas you found and adding some personal touches. 2. Pick your materials. Now that the sketch is finished, you have an idea of what materials you need and how much you should buy. Starting from scratch can be costly, so look for sales at stores — and

don’t forget coupons. Try visiting a thrift shop to get materials or even purchasing them online, depending on what you find in stores. When picking materials, it’s a great time to look at patterns and get more ideas on how to design your costume. You can even make your own patterns to use later on. 3. Start assembling. It’s time to build your costume. Stay organized by labeling patterns, storing materials in containers and keeping related items together. If you’re making the same costume for several people, complete each element before moving onto the next one. Remember that everyone’s body shape is different, so try on the costume before final touches. Then you can go back and make necessary alterations. 4. Make it your own. Take the time to really personalize your costume — you want it to have that “wow” factor. And don’t be afraid to test different styles to see what fits best. 5. Pay attention to detail. Details matter. Once finished, take some time to add last minute touches that will add an extra punch. Even small things, such as face painting and accessories can make a big difference.

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