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Congratulations to Cache Valley's winning local businesses and many thanks to our readers and neighbors who participated in the voting process.

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FIT FAMILIES

A Parent's Guide to Sports Concussions P. 22 • Read With Your Children P. 23 • Vitamins for Anti-Aging

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HEALTHY FAMILIES

InfantSEE: Healthy Infants, Eyes, & Futures P. 34 • Why Do Baby Teeth Matter?

P. 6 • Changing the World One Child

P. 37 • Teen Driving Safety Tips

at a Time — Belva Hansen Receives Outstanding Community Service Award P. 7 • Chapter Books to Read With

Your Kids

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GOOD NEIGHBORS

Building Together: Purchase a New Build with Confidence and Security P. 10 • Create a Pet Emergency Kit

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FAMILY MATTERS

Ready or Not, Here It Comes: Kids and Cell Phones

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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EDUCATION UPDATE

Cache County School District: Seven Tips for a Successful School Year Logan School District: Routine for Success

P. 44 • Positive Parenting to Earn an

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FAMILY BUDGET

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Changing the World One Child at a Time

Belva Hansen Receives Outstanding Community Service Award WRI T T E N BY

THIS SUMMER, Cache Valley Family Magazine created an Outstanding Community Service Award in conjunction with this year’s Best of Cache Valley Awards to honor an organization or individual who is making significant contributions to our community through their time, talents, and dedication.

Belva Hansen of Smithfield is the first-ever recipient of the Cache Valley Family Magazine Outstanding Community Service Award. An educator, philanthropist, and a true advocate for children, “Belva sees children and people as individuals,” Esterlee Molyneux, executive director of The Family Place, said. “She is passionate and dedicated to ensuring all children are loved and cared for.”

Belva said she always knew she was an educator because of the example her mother set for her. “[My mother] served as a Relief Society president. She had a great sense of humor. She was a teacher. She taught second grade and when it came time to retire, they begged her to stay because she was so good.”

Belva left her home in Wyoming to attend Utah State University (USU). “I always knew I would get an education, and I was a natural teacher,” she said. "I was always teaching.”

She met the love of her life, Delbert Hansen, at USU. Belva and Delbert were married in 1948, and had four children: Dell Loy, Randy, Denise, and Meridene.

Belva graduated from USU in 1950 with a degree in education, and went on to teach English and advise the yearbook staff at Sky View High School for 18 years.

When asked to share a memorable moment from her teaching career, Belva recalls a time when she helped develop a program to help students who couldn’t read at the high school level. “We had phenomenal success in helping kids who didn't excel in reading. We were one of the top 10 in the nation for our program.”

Belva said she didn’t set out to become involved with The Family Place, and says, “it just happened.” Her involvement with the organization began in 2009 when she received Esterlee’s contact information from her hairdresser and subsequently invited her to speak in her Sunday School class.

From then, she was committed to the organization and helped raise funds for their new building in Logan, which was named in her honor.

When Belva and Esterlee met, The Family Place was called The Child and Family and Support Center, a name Belva said was confusing and hard to remember.

“The best service I did for this organization is to say, ‘There’s nothing you can do with that name; change it,’” Belva laughed. “They came up with the perfect name: The Family Place.”

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The Family Place is truly a place for all families. “The mission of The Family Place is to strengthen families and protect children. Parents love their children so much and want to do their very best for them. The Family Place supports this effort by offering therapy, family education, and 24-hour Kid’s Place care (planned and emergency care for children),” Esterlee said. “We are able to build on the strengths of parents through workshops, classes, family-friendly events and our national Trauma Resiliency Project. We coach and mentor parents as they work to overcome past and present challenges. Whether it be parenting, depression, anxiety, working through traumatic experiences, divorce, abuse, or trying to figure out how to be most successful in life — that is what The Family Place is all about. We are here for literally every family in our community. Everyone is welcome.”

Esterlee said she is honored to have known and worked with Belva over the years.

“I consider Belva our guardian angel,” she said. “For some reason, when our paths crossed, I felt like it was meant to be. [Belva] has energy; she has wit; she has belief in family and family systems; she is a stalwart advocate for children and is action oriented. She has one of the kindest hearts of any person I know. She’s always looking to help and support, and always so genuine and humble.”

Belva said her family is “everything.” She says that education has always been one of her core values as a parent, whether it was teaching her children to eat healthy or having them be involved with activities or the community.

Belva recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her family and friends, and also with the community at Belva’s Big Band Birthday Bash, hosted by The Family Place.

She said her secret to a happy life is to simply enjoy it.

“I’m always happy, and or at least seem to be, because it’s so miserable otherwise,” she said. “I just refuse to do that.”

Belva lives by the motto, “Life is fun.” She enjoys reading, going to soccer games, and of course, spending time with her family.

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Chapter Books to Read with Your Kids WRI T T E N BY

EMILY BUCKLEY editor in chief

Reading with your children is a great way to increase their interest in books, foster their imaginations, and create a bonding experience. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, reading aloud daily to children helps build language acquisition and literacy skills. With every passing page, parents can connect with their children through new worlds, interesting characters, and surprising plot twists.

When children progress from picture books to more complex stories, the themes found in literature become even more vital to your kids’ personal development.

To ensure an enriching time, choose books that entertain both parent and child; when both reader and listener are fully engaged, then the literature becomes more captivating.

Here are some of our favorite books to read aloud to our children: Holes by Louis Sachar: The story of Stanley Yelnats and his experiences at Camp Green Lake will make you laugh, cry, and ponder the concept of destiny with your child. (Appropriate for ages 10 and up.)

The Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling: The adventures of a boy wizard and his beloved friends will have you as enchanted as your little ones.

(Appropriate for ages 8 and up.)

Matilda by Roald Dahl: This story is packed full of lessons, such as confidence in your own skin, independence, love for reading, and making the best of hard situations. But it is also so fun that your kids may not even realize they are learning about life while they enjoy reading about Matilda’s superhuman abilities.

(Appropriate for ages 8 and up.) We think anything by Roald Dahl is a pretty sure bet.

Check out James and Giant Peach, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Danny, Champion of the World, to name a few.

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White: The cast of beloved farm animals in this children’s novel makes for a wonderful read. (Appropriate for ages 6 and up.)

The Giver by Lois Lowry: This gripping novel can spark conversations about truth, destiny, and the value of history. (Appropriate for ages 8 and up.)

The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh by AA Milne: Perfect for children just beginning to enjoy chapter books, the lovable children’s characters teach many important life lessons on friendship, love, patience, and simple joy.

(Appropriate for ages 4 and up.)

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster: Creative characters and a fun authorial voice are only a few of the reasons why this children’s book is simply magnificent.

(Appropriate for ages 8 and up.)

Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren: Teach your child to believe in themselves, embrace their quirks, and think positively by enjoying this novel about a zany girl named Pippi. (Appropriate for ages 7 and up.)

Little House in the Big Woods

by Laura Ingalls Wilder: Transport your kids into pioneer times with this novel about a loving family.

(Appropriate for ages 7 and up.)

The Janitor Series by Tyler Whitesides: A series that has it all, this series is funny, witty, and has lots of twists and turns in the plot. With characters kids can relate to and parents can laugh at, this is a perfect way to bond with your older elementary child. (Appropriate for ages 8 and up.) Also check out the The Wishmakers by Tyler Whitesides.

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GOOD NEIGHBORS

Building Together

Purchase a New Build with Confidence and Security WRITT E N BY EMILY MERKLEY association executive, Cache Rich Association of REALTORS®

WHEN YOU'RE HOUSE HUNTING, you may find your eyes drawn to the possibility of new construction.

It could be that existing homes for sale just don’t meet all your needs, or that what is available comes with extensive remodel and repairs, as is likely with older homes. There is a certain allure to being the first to live in a brand-new home, one in which you played a role in the design process.

When dealing with real estate transactions and the purchase of existing homes, it’s easy to understand why the assistance of a licensed and knowledgeable REALTOR® is crucial for success. What is not well-known, however, is how important that same REALTOR® is when buyers are looking to purchase a newly-constructed home. Many buyers believe that when they are dealing directly with a builder or a builder’s agent, all the bases are covered, but the services of a REALTOR® ensure that the buyers’ best interests are fairly represented during the transaction.

A REALTOR® is best utilized to accompany buyers on visits to model homes or construction sites, as well as to meetings with the builder where they can help ensure that the buyer receives the most value for their money, and to help mitigate any problems that can arise during

the build. A REALTOR® has experience and expertise to help with details that can often be overlooked during a new-construction home purchase, such as:

Negotiating Extras

Upgrades can often be negotiated during the first stages of the contract and offer.

Financing

Rather than just working with a lender that the builder always uses, A REALTOR® will direct buyers to a lender that is sure to help get a mortgage that works best for their specific situation.

Home Inspection

Home inspections are crucial to quickly correct mistakes or oversights that are common during construction. Taking care to have proper and timely inspections helps quell future problems from occurring and causing more issues.

Everyone wants to walk away from buying a home — new construction or otherwise — with peace of mind.

Having a local REALTOR® in your corner will help facilitate that.

Worth Something TOP PROJECTS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME If you’re looking to make updates or create space, keep in mind the value that is added to your home, and be sure to compare that added value to the cost of your project. Projects that repair and replace create more value than add and remodel projects — and those that enhance curb appeal tend to produce the greatest return on investment. Think about switching out the siding or replacing a roof before adding a master suite or new kitchen.

Below are some of the wisest investment projects and their return on investment:

Garage Door Replacement

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Wood Decking

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Siding Replacement

76%

Vinyl Window Replacement

74%

Bathroom Remodel

70%

Kitchen Remodel

53%

Just as home trends transition over the years, so does the housing market, and the features that are viewed to be most valuable to buyers.

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Create a Pet Emergency Kit WRIT T E N BY

AS I SAT ON MY DECK one evening in August contemplating what would be valuable information for the pet-owning families of Cache Valley, I could barely see the lights of Logan through the thick smoke. My eyes watered and my throat burned from the smokefilled air. I wondered what it would be like if the fires were closer, threatening the homes in my neighborhood and causing an emergency evacuation. Was I prepared to get my family out safely? And, what about my two dogs and two cats?

Just over a decade ago, after Hurricane Katrina, a young boy sheltered at the Superdome was trying to board a bus to Houston while carrying his small, white dog. The dog, though small enough it would not take the space of a human survivor, was taken away from the boy as he sobbed, “Snowball! Snowball!”

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• Proper identification for your pet in the event you are separated. This includes a collar and tag on your pet with your contact information. Microchips can be helpful as well, especially if the tag gets lost. A picture of you and your pet is also highly recommended.

• A copy of your pet’s medical records as well as any medication your pet is on.

• Sanitation needs, including litter and a litter box for cats, plastic bags for dog waste, and extra newspaper.

• Bedding, treats, toys, and leashes.

• A crate or pet carrier large enough for your pet to be comfortable in as a temporary home for several days,

if needed. For your cat, the carrier would need room for a litter box.

All these items could be pre-assembled into an emergency kit inside the crate or carrier and stored in a place that would be quick and convenient to access in case of an emergency evacuation.

Our lives are enriched in many ways from pet ownership and companionship. We are their stewards and their welfare and well-being is our responsibility, so be prepared.

After Hurricane Katrina, the media was filled with many similar, heartbreaking stories of owners being separated from their pets. These stories demonstrated the true nature of the human-animal bond and helped fuel congress to pass the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Act that impels the rescue efforts of pets during natural disasters.

Preparing a pet emergency kit will help pet owners ensure the best for their pets if disaster were to strike. I suggest you include the following: • A three-day supply of pet food and water, along with a food bowl and can opener. Canned, rather than dry food, is best because your pet will need less water to drink.

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FAMILY MATTERS

Ready or Not, Here It Comes: Kids and Cell Phones TARA BONE contributing writer

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THE SCHOOL YEAR has begun, and if your child hasn’t bounced home yet to report that “everyone” in their class has a cell phone and they need one too, buckle up; this could be the year.

The question of when to hand over a cell phone, and all the responsibility that goes with it, is stressful.

Our family started grappling with this five years ago.

My mom anxiety hit overdrive when my oldest son’s sixth-grade English teacher gave extra credit to students who posted assignments on Instagram. He didn’t have Instagram or a cell phone. I wondered if our parental decision for him to wait to enter the tech universe was hurting him socially and academically. Fortunately, he's survived just fine, but it was a confusing time.

Every family situation and child is different, and parents should feel empowered to make the best decision for their child without outside judgment. There’s a lot of information available to parents who are actively trying to help kids navigate the world of posts, tweets, and texts.

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I dreaded the cell phone debate until I realized the very cell phone I was hiding from could be used as an opportunity to nurture healthy, tech-savvy kids. We live in a time when technology is part of life, and we all must learn to use it responsibly. Here are some tips from the experts: EVALUATE YOUR CHILD’S MATURITY LEVEL Michael Oberschneider, psychologist and author, reminds parents that the part of a child’s brain that controls impulse control and decision-making is underdeveloped and won’t be fully developed until their mid-20s. He encourages parents to use cell phones as teaching tools and to monitor use, even for older teens.

ASK WHY If your child needs a phone just to maintain communication, there are flip phones and watches.

A smartphone with internet connection may not be necessary or wanted. Ask yourself if your child is ready to handle texting and online interactions on their own.

Kids can start with a basic device and build up to a smartphone.

DISCUSS BENEFITS AND DANGERS Talk openly and often about online predators, cyberbullying, sexting, and pornography. These issues are relevant, even in Cache Valley. Make sure your child knows that their texts and posts leave digital footprints that follow them into adulthood. On the flip side, encourage use of educational and hobby apps.

CREATE AN IRULES CONTRACT A contract between a parent and child can outline responsibilities and consequences associated with cell phone use. Parents can learn about and create their own iRules contract at janelburleyhofmann.com.

Help for Child Cell Phone Use • Monitor smartphones with parental control software that tracks online activity and sets boundaries. Recommendations: Qustodio, NetNanny, Boomerang, and Bark.

• Don’t rely on parental control software only; Snapchat and Houseparty are difficult to monitor. Keep communication open and watch for mood changes.

• Use a central charging station in a family area to put phones to bed at a specific time.

• Don’t let kids have phones in their rooms at night.

• Physically check phones/browser history and know all passwords.

• Parents model appropriate cell phone behavior.

• Discuss which games, apps, and websites are OK and which are not. Explain why.

• Engage with kids; know their favorite apps.

• Block adult content on all devices.

• Designate screen-free zones in home.

• Roleplay scenarios that may come up; what to do in a case of cyberbullying.

• Teach budgeting skills with services like Ting.

• Teach phone etiquette; only text/post what you would say in person.

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KIDS TEST KITCHEN

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Fancy Toast WITH A LITTLE INSTRUCTION and supervision, kids of all ages can help in the kitchen. This not only provides them with lifelong skills, but also gives them opportunity to contribute to the family, learn about healthy living, gain confidence, and have fun!

Helping in the Kitchen at Every Age Kids can help in the kitchen beginning at a very young age. The following are suggested tasks for each age group.

Cache Valley Family Magazine, Lee’s Marketplace, and Love to Cook have joined forces for a Kids Test Kitchen to inspire local families to spend time together preparing and enjoying nutritious food. Start with something as simple as “Fancy Toast,” and see that your kids are capable of becoming chefs in their own right.

2-3 YEAR OLDS

(They’ll still need lots of instruction, but they’ll likely be very eager to help!): • Rinsing fruits and vegetables • Picking fresh herb leaves off stems • Tearing up lettuce • Kneading dough • Brushing (or “painting”) oil with a pastry brush • Sprinkling herbs or seasonings • Holding the dustpan • Putting silverware into the dishwasher

FANCY TOAST Start with the good stuff! Whole wheat bread is always your healthiest option — packed with FIBER, VITAMINS, MINERALS, and PROTEIN.

4-5 YEAR OLDS

• Juicing lemons and limes with a plastic juicer • Cracking eggs • Measuring and leveling dry ingredients with a straight edge • Rolling dough with a rolling pin • Cutting soft foods with a plastic knife • Spreading butter and jam • Setting the timer • Setting the table • Spraying the countertop with an all-purpose cleaner, then wiping it clean • Filling the dishwasher soap compartment and pressing the "start" button

AVOCADO TOAST Smash avocado and a squeeze of lime on toast, top with salt and pepper (add a little garlic powder if you dare!).

EGG-CELLENT TOAST Prepare your egg how you like — scrambled, fried, or boiled — add salt and pepper and a slice of ham.

6-9 YEAR OLDS

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GREEK GODDESS TOAST Spread Greek yogurt on toast and drizzle honey on top.

GO BANANAS TOAST Spread your favorite nut butter on toast, slice bananas and put them on top of the butter; sprinkle cinnamon.

SWEET TREAT

Using a small paring knife Cooking with you at the stove Using a can opener or garlic press Peeling fruits and vegetables Grating cheese with a box grater Forming patties Slicing bread Using a hand mixer Greasing a baking pan Cooking an egg Scooping batter into muffin cups Flipping pancakes Threading food onto skewers Putting groceries away Loading and unloading the dishwasher

As children reach the upper ages of this list and beyond, they have learned a few cooking basics, and are ready for more complicated tasks, such as reading and following recipes, and trying out kitchen equipment.

Spread Nutella over toast, slice strawberries, and put them on top of the Nutella.

Join in the fun!

Would you like to take a cooking class, too? Love to Cook hosts a wide variety of cooking classes. Check out their ongoing schedule at luvtocook.com for more information and available dates.

Follow @cachevalleyfamilymag on Facebook and Instagram for future opportunities to join our next Kids Test Kitchen.

Remember: Every child is different, so they may be ahead of, or behind these suggestions. Maturity and dexterity vary among children, so it is up to you to determine what is appropriate for your child and when your child is ready to use knives, the oven, and the stove by themselves. It is suggested that an adult is always present in case of emergency.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

CAPSA Teams Up with Businesses to Support Abuse Victims WR I T T E N BY

CITIZENS AGAINST PHYSICAL and Sexual Abuse (CAPSA) is a non-profit domestic violence, sexual assault, and rape recovery center that serves the Cache Valley and Bear Lake areas. “Our goal is to help people get out of abusive relationships and to help them heal from any of the associated trauma with domestic violence or sexual assault,” James Boyd, development director for CAPSA, said.

CAPSA offers free supportive services to individuals and families, including emergency shelter, therapy services, and 24-hour crisis support line.

James says their emergency shelter is for people who have left an abusive relationship and who need a safe place to stay as they get back on their feet. The shelter has 32 beds in eight bedrooms, and also features a dining room and living area.

Last year, CAPSA provided a safe place for 374 people in their emergency shelter. He said their clients typically

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stay an average of 30 days, and during that time, CAPSA helps them find employment and housing and establish a supportive network.

James said they couldn’t do what they do without the incredible support of the community partnerships, including Lazy One and Malouf.

Both of these locally-based companies are making CAPSA’s emergency shelter a comfortable and peaceful place to be. Malouf currently provides all of the bedding (comforters, pillows, sheets, and mattress protectors) for the rooms, and Lazy One provides pajamas for the men, women, and children staying at the shelter.

Kacie Malouf, co-founder of Malouf and CAPSA board member, said Malouf has been donating products to the organization for about three years. “The reason we want to help CAPSA is because we know the good they are doing in the community, and know that we are

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producing something that fulfills a primary need,” Kacie said.

Similarly, Liesl Hoopes, owner of Lazy One, said they want to help these individuals and families. “We appreciate any organization thats goal is to help families that are in need or in trouble and help them get back on their feet,” she said. “To me, that’s who we are; we are about families, so we want to help them get back into life and help them get a fresh start.”

Jill Anderson, executive director of CAPSA, said their staff values these community partnerships and their contributions. “We support nearly 400 individuals every year; we couldn’t do that without their support. These items are the start to someone’s violent-free life,” she said.

CAPSA serves an additional 919 clients through their other services, such as their casework and therapy services. Within the last three years, they have expanded their therapy services to include seven full-time therapists who all specialize in domestic violence and sexual assault. “We’re giving specialized services, and we understand the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault,” he said.

When talking about the effects of physical and sexual abuse, James said many of their clients experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “You often hear of PTSD with war zones, so imagine your home being the war zone and not being able to turn off and relax at night.”

James said the domestic violence rate in Utah is a

slightly higher rate than the national average. He said one in three women, and one in seven men in Utah will experience either domestic violence or sexual assault in their lifetime.

With that being said, James said one of the most important things people can do to support their cause is to bring awareness to the issue. “Domestic violence happens at a much higher rate than people realize,” he said. “Often times, people only picture it as being physical abuse. First of all, domestic violence can be physical abuse, but it can also be emotional abuse; it can be isolating someone; it can be using any power to control someone.”

James describes domestic violence as one of the worst crimes in the United States. He said this is why CAPSA spends countless hours preventing domestic abuse by educating the community. Last year, the organization gave 599 presentations on topics, including healthy relationships, anti-bullying, confidence building, and more at local middle schools and high schools, educating more than 15,000 students. “We are changing relationships and the way we look at relationships,” he said.

He encourages everyone to be aware of the signs of domestic violence and be willing to listen to someone who may be in an abusive situation. “We always say to people, ‘We believe you. We will listen to you. We will help you. You don’t have to do it alone,’” he said. “This is our area of expertise, and we know how to help.”

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Making Your Home Yours: Three Tips for Prospective Home Builders WRI T T E N BY JENN

ALBRECHT contributing writer

OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, the building market has exploded in Cache Valley. As a result, many of you may be thinking about building a new home. If you are considering a new home, and are anything like me, you have probably spent hours fantasizing about your dream home — you know, the perfect house in the magazine or the pictures on Pinterest that make you sigh. So, how do you create a real-life dream home? From my recent experience of going through the building process, here are three tips that might help make your dreams become reality:

craft room, a TV or theater room, or an indoor sports court? While all these extras can really add to the home and provide fun, they also create wasted space and the costs can add up quickly. If you are like me, you might get excited about spaces you want and, perhaps, overlook the spaces that your family really needs. This leads to my next point.

Organization

Define spaces

We can hear our mothers’ voices saying, “A place for everything, and everything in its place!” I have come to realize that having a spot for everything is essential to keeping my house clean and organized.

Once you have defined and know the spaces you will need in your home, you can consider the “extras.” For example, do you want a room dedicated to music, a

A good friend once told me that every home needs a landing pad, meaning a space where family members can put all their personal items when they walk in the door, for example, shoes, backpacks, keys, phones, mail, and soccer bags. Whether you choose to provide an individual locker for each person or simply have a couple of large shelves for the family to share, having a landing pad creates a foundation and organization throughout the home. In today’s world, many landing

As you look at floor plans, think carefully about the spaces your family needs. How many people will live in the home? How many bedrooms and bathrooms will you need? Is there a chance that, at some point in the future, parents or married children may be living in your home?

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pads even include electrical outlets and USB ports for electronics. My husband has said many times that the ‘landing pad’ is his favorite place in our entire home.

Design

This is where you get to create the ambiance you have been dreaming about. Whether you have an eye for design or hire a professional decorator, design is how you achieve the “look” you have always wanted. Over the last few years, I loved designing my own home.

If there is one lesson that I have learned throughout the building process, it is that “less is more.” I have come to realize that I don’t need lots of furniture or even decorations in every corner. Rather, a few key pieces that display my style is enough. Second, I have learned that I need to choose my style and stick with it. Consistency in style and design from room to room helps create a seamless feel.

Design and style allow us to put our personalities into our homes. My home has become an outward expression of me. I knew that I love windows and natural light; it makes me feel closer to nature and provides an uplifting and positive environment. As such, windows and lighting, including the type and placement of light fixtures, was an important aspect of designing my new home.

I highly recommend the book, The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live by Sarah Susanka.

It influenced many of the decisions going into my own home.

If now is the time for you to start down the path of building a new home, good luck! Hopefully these tips help you along your house-building journey.

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A Parent's Guide to Sports Concussions COURTE SY OF

OVER THE PAST DECADE, there has been lots of discussion — and controversy — about the dangers of concussions in football players. But concussions don’t just happen in football, they can occur in almost any sport, and that’s a scary fact for parents. Here’s what parents need to know about concussions in young athletes and how to lower their risk.

Risk factors for a concussion in sports

Concussions tend to be more common among high school students, but they can happen to kids of all ages.

Not surprisingly, concussions happen most in sports where there's increased opportunity for head contact.

But just because a child doesn't play a contact sport, doesn't mean they're off the hook. For kids and teens between the ages of 10 and 19, boys suffered traumatic brain injuries most often while playing football or bicycling, while girls had them most frequently in soccer or basketball games, or while bicycling.

Prevention methods to reduce odds of a concussion

There's no need to panic and take your athlete out of sports, though. While it's impossible to predict when a concussion will happen, there are ways to lower the risk of a serious brain injury. Try these three tips: 1. Practice awareness. Know what concussion symptoms look like and make sure your child knows that if he or

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she feels “funny” after a hit to the head, they should report it, rather than trying to “tough it out” or being embarrassed to speak up.

2. Ensure that the correct protective equipment is being used. This statement comes with a warning: No piece of equipment can completely prevent a concussion.

But it does help to have the proper equipment. A sturdy, well-fitting football helmet is better than a loose one.

3. Stress the importance of following safety rules of the sport. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages a "culture of safety" for children and their sports team. This means ensuring your child plays with good sportsmanship and follows the coach's directions for safety.

not participate in the game. Returning to play too soon may potentially lead to more severe brain damage. Rest is the most important thing your child athlete can do to recover from a concussion It’s also a good idea to fill in coaches, teachers, and doctors on your child or teen's concussion history.

The Truth About Concussions MYTH Helmets prevent concussions.

FACT While current helmet designs are effective for preventing skull fracture and some more serious brain injuries, they have not been shown to be effective at preventing concussions.

MYTH Children bounce back easier than adults.

FACT Children, especially adolescents and young teenagers, may require longer recovery times and a more careful treatment than adults.

MYTH If your child didn't lose consciousness, he/she doesn't have a concussion.

FACT Concussions can occur even when a child does not lose consciousness. Only 10-20 percent of children with concussions report being "knocked out".

MYTH You need a brain imaging test to diagnose a concussion.

FACT Concussions affect brain function, not structure. A concussion can't be seen on a CT scan or MRI (an image of the structure of the brain).

MYTH A child with a diagnosed concussion should be woken every couple of hours.

FACT As long as a doctor has ruled out more serious injuries, a child diagnosed with a concussion can sleep as much as he/she needs.

MYTH Just play through the pain!

FACT There is no gain from pain.

You can delay recovery substantially, or even cause longer-term consequences by continuing to play.

What to do if you think your child has a concussion

Even following all precautionary guidelines, a child can still receive a concussion. Here's what to do if you think your child has a concussion from a sporting event: 1. Seek medical attention immediately. If there’s any reason to suspect a concussion, the child should be assessed by a qualified professional, an athletic trainer, or physician, as soon as possible. If symptoms are severe, head to the Emergency Room.

2. Do not allow your child to return to play. Until they have been cleared by a healthcare professional, a child with a known or suspected concussion should

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Read with Your Children JAMES BRITSCH director, North Logan City Library

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I LOVE LIBRARIES. I have worked in libraries of all kinds, and I love those “ah hah!” moments when a student suddenly comprehends a concept, or when a patron finds a book they love. Libraries create a lot of happy moments.

My favorite library-related memories are of the times when I read to my own children. As a parent, I have always tried to stress the importance of reading. In the scholarly world, academics have known for decades that reading with your children is incredibly effective. Modern educators do everything they can to find new methods for helping parents as they read with their children.

Some educators are having great success with multimodal reading. This involves the use of tablets and other devices that use text, audio, visual aids, and fun interactive games to stimulate the learning process.

They can highlight words as they are read aloud, and, in some cases, the reader can chase a monster to the end of the book.

Other studies have shown the value of reading to animals. Our pets can have a calming effect. They love you no matter how comfortable you are in the reading

process. Our children can practice reading in a safe and secure environment. The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program, founded by Intermountain Therapy Animals in Salt Lake City, focuses on improving literacy as children read to highly trained therapy dogs.

Paired reading is the most traditional method for teaching literacy, but it is also the most effective. This is the process of sitting with your children, having them select a book, and then reading aloud together. As they get comfortable with the reading process, they can read more and more of the book themselves. If they come across a word that they aren’t comfortable with, then you can help them with that word. Be sure to praise their efforts and read with them often.

Very little children can benefit from board books that encourage interaction with parents. As we sit with our children, we should help them see how the shapes, colors, and other things in board books relate to the real world. You may be surprised by how much children enjoy board books that focus on everyday tasks, like going to the store or visiting grandma. Board books can stimulate little minds in amazing ways, and you will cherish the memories you create as you go through the books together.

I feel privileged to be a part of an institution that supports parents as they raise great readers. I cherish the memories I have of reading with my small children, and it makes me happy to think of all of the other parents in my community who are having amazing moments with their own children. Read with your children. You will be glad you did.

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SMALL DECISIONS WE MAKE each day can impact our quality of our life for years to come. We often fail to reflect on how these decisions will impact that life when we are 80 years old. People plan for a wide-range of life occurrences, but few of us plan for inevitable aging. So, how do we assess aging? All medical researchers agree that factors based on our decision making — such as diet, lifestyle, level of exercise, stress, and weight — create the greatest influence on the aging process. The list of supplements that can be called upon to support “anti-aging” can vary greatly depending upon the authority, but the overall goal of these supplements is the prevention of disease and maintenance of health.

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• Coenzyme Q-10 is critical in cellular energy production and mitochondrial support, which supports both cardiovascular health and mental health.

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‘A Bad Day Writing is Still a Pretty Good Day for Me’

Cache Valley Native Becomes a Nationally-Recognized Author WRI T T E N BY

CACHE VALLEY NATIVE, Tyler Whitesides, developed a love for books at an early age, and, in fact, has a fill-in-the-blank worksheet from when he was a second grader at Hillcrest Elementary in Logan on which he stated he wanted to be a “book writer” when he grew up.

He says the books that he read, and the media he consumed, shaped the way he chose to spend his time as a child, which included playing outdoors, exploring the mountains near his home, and imagining many adventures with his neighborhood friends.

Tyler recalls loving the movie Jumanji. “It wasn’t ever enough to just watch the movie, though,” he said. “My friends and I, with the help of my dad, constructed an actual wooden Jumanji board and wrote our own riddles that came out of the game. We would play Jumanji!”

Tyler’s childhood ambition was realized when he was picked up by Shadow Mountain Publishing for his popular five-part middle-grade fantasy series, The Janitors. The premise of the story was sparked by ideas developed when he worked as a night custodian at Mount Logan Middle School in his early 20s. The series tells the magical story of a boy named Spencer who notices mysterious things prowling the halls and classrooms of his elementary school. When he sees Marv, the janitor, going after one of the creatures with a vacuum, he knows he's not the only one who can see them.

Tyler’s next series, The Wishmakers, is a fast-paced, funny two-book story about a 12-year-old boy, Ace, who opens a jar of peanut butter, and releases a genie named Ridge. Ace is granted an unlimited number of wishes, as long as he is willing to accept the consequences.

The first book was released in February with the second, and final part, The Wishbreakers, anticipated to be released in January 2019.

Tyler’s newest series, a trilogy, is about a witty, master con artist named Ardor Benn who lives in a fantastical 17th century world. “It’s kind of like if Ocean’s 11 happened in the musketeer era,” he said. These books are a change of pace for Tyler, as they are geared toward adults and ambitious teen readers. The first installment, The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn, was released in May 2018.

Prior to Ardor Benn, Tyler’s readers were primarily 8-to 13-year-old children, who were mostly pre-social media users. “So, if I want to connect directly to my readers it is difficult.” With this in mind, Tyler has done hundreds of book signings and school assemblies. “I love it,” he

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said. “I get 45 minutes in an assembly, with maybe 300 third through sixth graders — there is so much energy!

I get to tell them funny stories, or encourage them to use their imagination and creativity to create or become something. With my new, older readership, I can put out a Tweet and I’m immediately connecting — they are way more brutal.”

So, when he gets to interact with youth, what does he tell them? “Be confident in [your] hobbies.” He says no one really knew he wrote books as a young man.

There were opportunities for young writers’ events that he passed up because he lacked confidence in what he was passionate about. To aspiring young authors, Tyler’s advice is, “Keep going. Your story might not get published right away, but be persistent.” He also advises against writing to the trends, but rather to write a story you would want to read. “If you are writing from the heart and writing what you are interested in, instead of trying to find some kind of angle, then you’re writing from a good place. Write a story because you love it and because you have a story to tell.”

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Tyler and Connie Whitesides and their sons, Dean and Walt, live in Nibley where Tyler spends his days writing books which are recognized around the world.

Tyler also said he would tell children and adults alike, “Don’t be afraid to get bored. Boredom has a negative connotation, but maybe it isn’t such a bad thing,” he said.

“We live in a day where we are constantly preventing ourselves from getting bored, but I have discovered, through my writing, that sometimes I can’t get the ideas that I need to get unless I descend deep into the pit of boredom… but if I jump on Facebook or watch Netflix, I prevent myself from getting bored enough to find the right ideas. Today, that’s huge; the minute we might feel a twinge of boredom, the devices come out and we save ourselves from getting bored. I feel that we might be cutting off our avenue to creativity.”

Tyler and his wife, Connie, both graduated from Utah State University, Tyler with a degree in percussion performance and Connie in elementary education.

He gives Connie much credit for his opportunity to become a full-time writer, “Not only did she provide the financial support by working as I got started, but she encouraged me to chase my dreams. She was a huge reason why it worked.”

He says Connie is also a fantastic sounding board, “Sometimes I just need to talk through a particular problem in the story, maybe I’ve gotten stuck on a situation and I’m not sure how a chapter is going to unfold,” Tyler said. “Just saying it out loud, and formulating my thoughts into sentences, will often resolve the problem. My wife is super patient and always willing to listen.”

When asked if he knows how his stories will end before he begins writing, Tyler explained that in the writing world there are two camps of writers: “plotters” and “pantsers.” Plotters are those who outline their plot heavily and know what they are going to write, and pantsers are those who fly by the seat of their pants. Tyler said he leans more toward being a plotter.

“I like to know what is going to happen in the story, but, at the same time, I don’t plan 100 percent, nor would I want to,” he said. “I think a lot of the magic and excitement that happens in writing is stuff that you are discovering as you write. It’s a piece that you didn’t have fully flushed out in your mind, and you sit down and start typing — it takes you maybe a direction you hadn’t foreseen. I might plot 70 percent and leave about 30 percent up to inspiration in the moment. That is the part I get to discover as I go.”

Tyler says plotting, and knowing the end before he starts, helps him ensure completion of his stories.

Tyler doesn’t take this opportunity to live his dream of being an author for granted, “The first day I signed a contract for The Janitors, my agent called and said, ‘Congratulations, you just a had a day that tens of thousands of people around the world would long for.’

That stuck with me all these years. It has helped keep me in check. A bad day writing is still a pretty good day for me.”

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peer pressure:

How to Help Your Child Cope WRI T T E N BY

SCHAE RICHARDS community editor

THE BEGINNING OF a new school year can be an exciting time for many students; however, some students come face-to-face with every parent’s worst enemy: peer pressure.

difficulty distinguishing between the two,” she said. “We might think of peer support as helping us do the right, most socially appropriate thing, the right way, for the right reasons.”

Jaynan Chancellor, a school counselor for Lincoln and Millville Elementary, said peer pressure can be described as the pressure to act or behave in a certain way. She said everyone is subject to effects of peer pressure, but that adolescents are generally the most vulnerable.

Similarly, Gina Spackman, a school counselor for Summit Elementary, said peer pressure can also be positive in certain situations. “Peer pressure is not always negative. There is also positive peer pressure,” she said. “Positive peer pressure can lead to the encouragement of learning a new skill, such as making friendship bracelets because all your friends have learned how to do it.”

“In my experience, the term ‘peer pressure’ has most often referred to an adolescent dynamic,” she said.

“Elementary-aged children are in developmental stages that highly regard parent opinion. Younger kids value and need parent support. On the other hand, the job of adolescents is to develop an identity. Often, they do this by experimenting with not being like their parents, and trying out different peer and social values.”

Jaynan said there is a difference between peer pressure and peer support. “I believe a lot of kids would have

Gina said negative peer pressure occurs when someone begins to influence his or her peers to do something that may have negative outcomes as a result. “Negative peer pressure is when peers influence other peers to do something that can lead to physical harm, reprimand, or negative consequences, such as shoplifting, drugs, alcohol, and other risky behaviors,” she said.

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Jaynan said peer pressure is becoming “more virtual” through social media and email. “I believe that the concept of ‘peer pressure’ is changing in the age of social media,” she said. “It used to be that that part of growing up had to do with realizing that there was no ‘imaginary audience.’ Nowadays, a virtual audience distracts both teens and adults and can bring unnecessary and damaging drama into social situations that they are not equipped to deal with. Peer pressure is now, more commonly, virtual.”

FAMILY TRAVEL

Define Your Family’s Travel Mission: Have Fun WRIT T E N BY

EMILY BUCKLEY editor in chief

MY HUSBAND AND I often joke that a family “vacation” isn’t a vacation at all. In fact, I say as a parent, that traveling with kids is a business trip. All kidding aside, traveling with children is a lot of work and can become very stressful.

When it comes to recognizing peer pressure, Jaynan said there are certain signs that parents should learn to recognize. “Anyone with or without friends is subject to peer pressure,” she said. “A sudden shift in attitude and preference could indicate peer pressure, but that could also be a result of being a typical adolescent.”

However, if it is still a priority for you (as it is for me), to make memories traveling together as a family, this is my number one tip: Have fun!

Gina said parents will learn to recognize these signs as they develop a strong relationship with their child. “It is vital to be present on a daily basis,” she said. “Turn off other distractions and be present for your kids. Have a conversation with them about something that they like to do.”

When you put your family first and take everyone’s feelings and wishes into consideration, trips go much more smoothly. If you miss something big, you can always go back another time — or not, but cramming more in than the family can enjoy will make anything you do get to do less fun.

Remember that your children’s idea of fun and yours may differ, so everyone may have to learn to give a little to make it a happy experience for all.

Family travel really isn’t about the destination, the sights, or the activities. Family travel is about family.

Some of our best vacation memories have been made when something went wrong, but we made the best of it – like when we were caught in a rainstorm on a hike in Grand Teton National Park on a trail separating a mama bear and her cub, it was stressful in the moment, but is definitely a memory for our family’s book.

If a parent believes their child is dealing with peer pressure, Jaynan suggests the following tips: • • • • •

Anticipate problems with your child.

Compliment your child for every criticism.

Tell a story that relates to your child’s situation.

Be careful when criticizing your child’s friends.

Use reflective listening when communicating with your child.

• Speak honestly and empathetically with your child.

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Seven Tips for a Successful School Year WRITTE N BY JENDA NYE public information specialist & webmaster, Cache County School District

1. Create a partnership with your child's teachers. Take advantage of opportunities like back-to-school night, parent-teacher conferences, and classroom events to get to know your child’s teacher. A good relationship and regular communication will make it easier for both of you to share concerns and celebrate successes.

2. Visit your school's website often. The school’s website is a great way to stay informed about what’s happening at your child’s school. You’ll find school schedules, upcoming events, staff contact information, curriculum and program details, recent news stories, and school/district policies. There are also links to PowerSchool (CCSD's parent-student portal), SchoolPay, and other school and district resources.

3. Start each school day off right. Send your child to school equipped with a good night’s rest and a nutritious breakfast. Experts suggest that during their elementary and early middle school years, children should get nine to 11 hours of sleep each night.

Sufficient sleep helps students to be alert and ready to learn. Likewise, a healthy breakfast will boost your child’s attention span, concentration, and memory.

4. Take attendance seriously. It’s important that students arrive at school on time every day, ready to learn.

Late arrivals are disruptive and can affect everyone in the classroom. Excessive tardies and absences can result in missed class work and homework, which can be stressful and interfere with a child's learning. When a child is very sick and needs to miss

several days, reach out to his or her teacher and let them know. Ask if you can pick up missed work and homework to help your child stay caught up.

5. Help your child develop good study habits. At the beginning of the school year, take some time to discuss and set homework expectations with your child. Support their efforts by helping them create an effective study environment (a well-lit, quiet, and comfortable workspace with all the necessary supplies). Encourage your child to put away distractions until after their homework has been completed. Make yourself available to offer guidance or review your child’s finished work.

6. Find ways to get involved. Kids do better in school when parents are invested in their education. There are many ways to contribute: Volunteer in your child’s classroom, attend or help organize school events, serve on the PTA, or join your school’s community council. Getting involved allows you to make an impact in the areas which are most important to you and your family, as well as to strengthen relationships with school administration, staff, and community members.

7. Talk to your child about school. Check in regularly with your child about what’s going on at school. Try asking questions like, “What was fun?”, “What was the hardest part of your day?”, “What did you learn today?” Then, listen carefully, make eye contact, and avoid multitasking while you talk. Most importantly, demonstrate to your child that you care and are anxious to support them in their studies and success.

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Routine for Success FRANK SCHOFIELD superintendent , Logan City School District

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FOR MANY FAMILIES, summer months are significantly more relaxed than the school year, and children enjoy more flexibility in their schedules.

The transition from the comparatively unstructured schedule of summer vacation to the greater structure of school can be challenging. One thing that can help with the transition, as well as support a child’s overall success and happiness, is the creation of consistent routines and schedules at home.

Children’s brains are in an ongoing state of development throughout their school years. Establishing consistent routines, at any age, have significant benefits, including the following: • Children develop greater confidence in their world and their ability to navigate it when they know what to expect, and the responses to their actions are predictable.

• Consistent routines help develop confidence and self-dependence.

• Establishing routines helps students develop selfcontrol.

• As children (and adults) feel the security that comes from being in a predictable environment, they have more energy for learning and creative endeavors.

Although there are significant benefits to following consistent routines at home, establishing those routines

isn’t easy. Below are five ideas from education.com for establishing basic routines with children at home.

The language used during each routine will change depending on the age of the children involved, but each of these routines can benefit families, regardless of the age of the family members.

1. Plan at least one family meal together each day. This meal does not have to be dinner; even a 15-minute breakfast where everyone gets to share their plans for the day can be effective. Turn off the television and do not answer the phone during this family time. This is a great way to start a routine that allows children to take responsibility, even for something small, such as carrying the silverware to the table.

2. Have a bedtime ritual. This helps children slowly calm down, and allows them to associate certain activities with getting sleepy. Think about what calms your child. Is it taking a bath? Reading a story? Listening to soft music? Always do the bedtime preparation in the same order, and ask your child questions like, “What do we do after we put on our pajamas?” A great item to include in the bedtime ritual is talking about your day. Let your child tell you what he or she did that day and prompt them if they forget. This part of the routine not only helps children with memory, time orientation, and language skills, but it also shows them that you care about what they did.

3. Include preparation for transitions in the routine. For example, say, “We have 10 minutes left before we start getting ready for bed. When the big hand gets to the 12, it will be time to put on your pajamas.”

4. Make the routine visual. Work together to make pictures that indicate each step of the routine, put the pictures in order on a colorful sheet of paper, and hang the finished product in your child’s room. You will not only be helping to build creativity in your child, but you will also be promoting self-sufficiency, as your child will be able to look at the pictures to identify what comes next.

5. Don’t be too rigid. While routine is good, children do need to learn how be flexible and deal with minor changes. If there is an interruption to the routine, tell your child, “I know we usually do X, but today we are going to do Y because (reason). Tomorrow we will go back to our usual schedule.” If most of their day is predictable, young children will be able to deal with small changes, especially if they are prepared for the changes and see you modeling calm behavior as you deal with problems that occur.

It is never too late to start a routine. You set a good example for your child when you tell him or her, “The way that we have been doing things has not been working. We are going to try something new. Here is our new schedule.” While you should definitely be open to the fact that the schedule may need some adjustment, you also need to be firm in sticking to the new routine.

Know ahead of time that your family may have difficulty adjusting, including potential resistance to the new routines. Be prepared with how you will handle this resistance and remain focused on the reasons you are establishing routines.

Consistent routines teach children how to arrange time in a manner that is efficient, productive, and cuts down on stress. This sense of order is not only important for making your child feel secure in the moment, but it will also allow your child to internalize an automatic sense of how to organize his or her own life as they grow up. The ability to then monitor, organize, and regulate both our surroundings and our responses to them contributes to greater health and success throughout a child’s life.

plan a Morning Routine with your children: here is an example Eat breakfast

Brush teeth

Get dressed

Make the bed

Pack school bag

Go to school

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THE BEST WAY to keep your child safe in the car is to use the right car seat in the right way. Here are some car seat safety tips to protect your most precious cargo.

Hard facts about safety in cars

• Road injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States.

• Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent.

• Three out of four car seats are not used or installed correctly.

Top tips for car seat safety

• Use the right car seat. Your baby needs to ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible, at least until age 2. When your child has outgrown that seat, you are ready for a forward-facing car seat.

• Install your car seat correctly. You will need to decide on using either the seat belt or lower anchors to secure your car seat. Both are safe, but don’t use them at the same time. Once your child is forward

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facing, it is important to use the tether with the seat belt or lower anchors.

• Get the right fit. A properly-fitted harness gives the best possible protection for your child.

• Change your car seat at the right time. Look on the car seat label to make sure your child is still within the weight, height, and age limits for that seat.

How to ride safely

• The back seat is the best. It is the safest place to ride for all children under age 13. Not all cars allow for a car seat in every place that has a seat belt. Check your car owner's manual to see where you can put a car seat.

• Be wary of toys in the car. Choose toys that are soft and will not hurt your child in a crash. Secure any loose objects in the car.

• Wear your seat belt. We know that when adults wear seat belts, kids wear seat belts, too. So, be a good example and buckle up for every ride. Be sure everyone in the vehicle buckles up, too.

• Never leave your child alone in a car, even for a minute.

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Be an All-Star Classroom Parent WRI T T E N BY

EMILY BUCKLEY editor in chief

2. Be there for all of the students. It is hard not to focus on your own child, but if you are coming to help in the classroom it is important to share the attention and love with all the students you work with. One teacher said, “I love observing parents who celebrate their child’s and other children’s successes.”

VOLUNTEERING IN YOUR children’s classroom is a wonderful opportunity for parents to serve, get involved with their child, and get to know his or her teacher and peers. Whether you are a first-time classroom helper, or a seasoned veteran, these ideas, collected from five local elementary teachers with decades of combined experience, will help you make the most of your service: 1. Be punctual and consistent. Some parents don’t realize how tight a teacher’s schedule is. Even five minutes can disrupt the entire day’s schedule. If you say you are coming, please come. Teachers plan their days depending on who will be coming to help. Your help is appreciated! “I truly value the time parents and grandparents take out of their day to give to children,” one teacher said. “Even if they can only volunteer one day a week for a few minutes, it is appreciated.”

3. Save the chitchat (and other distractions) for later.

When you come to help, go right to work without interrupting class. Teachers appreciate parents’ help, but it is hard when they want to chitchat with the teacher or other parent helpers. It is also very distracting for everyone when a parent helper is on the phone. Save the visiting for other times.

4. You don’t have to be a mom or dad. Grandparents also make fantastic classroom helpers. So if you or your spouse can't make it, consider inviting a grandparent.

5. Be an active listener to children. “Whether you are helping with schoolwork or just having a conversion, being present and engaged in meaningful dialogue can make such a difference,” one teacher said.

6. Remember you are there to help the teacher, not be the teacher. Do what you the teacher asks you to do, even if it seems simple or doesn’t use all of your skills.

7. Be enthusiastic about school with your child. One teacher said, “Parent attitudes influence kids so much.”

8. What should you gift a teacher? More than anything, teachers appreciate heartfelt notes of appreciation.

“When people take the time to bring in a handwritten note — not just an email, it really means a lot,” one teacher said.

If you want to give a gift beyond a thank-you note, some of these teachers’ favorites include: • Gift cards. Think small amounts for a drink or smoothie or generic cards to Amazon, Walmart, iTunes, or Target.

• Fancy hand soap. But not lotion — everyone washes their hands, but who needs 30 bottles of lotion?

• Classroom supplies. You may not realize it since you likely just spent a small fortune on classroom supplies to send with your children as they went back to school, but teachers spend a lot of their own money on refurnishing those supplies throughout the year.

You could ask what they are low on and bring it in.

• Something not school related. Yes, this contradicts the previous item, but it can be really thoughtful to give the teacher something that relates to something they enjoy doing besides teaching. Find out their hobbies or interests — they’ll appreciate it.

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HEALTHY FAMILIES

InfantSEE: Healthy Infants, Eyes, & Futures MICHAEL COLE, OD Child and Family Eye Care Center

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WHEN SHOULD I have my child’s eyes checked?

How will I know if something is wrong? Won’t my child tell me if they don’t see well? The unfortunate answer is that there may not be any noticeable symptoms at all to alert parents there is a problem with the eyes or vision.

So, how does one know if something is wrong? The only way to be certain is to have an evaluation by an eye care professional.

The American Optometric Association recommends that each child has a first eye exam between the ages of six months and one year. This is to ensure that all the necessary components of vision are present and functioning properly during this critical time of childhood.

Immediately after birth, the brain has not learned how to use both eyes together. Often infants' eyes wander until they have gained the experiences necessary to make coordinated movements. Infants have yet to

learn to appreciate depth or see in 3D. Until the visual system matures further, it is unable to change focus from one distance to another. Eyesight itself is very poor initially. Shapes and outlines are visible, but details are not distinct. It is important to ensure that there are no obstacles interfering with this normal development process during the first few months and years of life.

In order for the fledgling visual system to learn these things, a few conditions must be met: Both the eyes and visual pathways must be of normal health and free of disease that would affect the normal flow of information. The eyes must be focused correctly to send clear images to the brain. Finally, children must have the proper visual experiences to put the brain in the situation in which it can learn new things.

Ocular conditions that can hinder development of the visual system could be as simple as a very high or unequal glasses prescription. Occasionally, the natural lens in

the eye is not formed properly, leaving behind excess fetal tissue inside the eye, or a congenital cataract that obscures vision. There are some ocular cancers that can form in the growing eye. Systemic health concerns, such as Marfan syndrome and cardiovascular disease, can have ocular manifestations detected during early eye exams. These are just a few examples of conditions that are essential to detect early so interventions can be most effective. Prompt treatment can improve vision that would otherwise be severely limited later in life. In some cases, early diagnosis may even save a life.

Early, frequent eye health and vision examinations are so important that in 2005, the American Optometric Association launched the InfantSEE program (infantsee. org) in order to help every child receive the proper vision care that they need. Doctors who participate in the InfantSEE program provide FREE vision assessments to infants between the ages of 6 and 12 months.

The InfantSEE website states: "Many eye conditions have no symptoms that can be identified by a parent or in a well-baby check-up. Early detection is the best way to ensure your child has healthy eyes and appropriate development of vision, now and in the future.

We feel so strongly about the importance of healthy vision that participating member optometrists will provide a no-cost, comprehensive infant eye and vision assessment to any baby 6 months to their first birthday, regardless of income or insurance coverage."

InfantSEE providers can be found online using the doctor locator at the InfantSEE website. I encourage every parent to utilize the InfantSEE program and ensure their children have the necessary tools for proper vision development.

For more information regarding the InfantSEE program, or childhood vision development, please call 435-363-2980 or visit cachecfec.com.

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Why Do Baby Teeth Matter?

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BRANDON NAKKEN, DDS ABC Pediatric Dentistry

ONE OF THE CONCERNS we dentists address with parents of young children is, “Why do baby teeth matter? Aren’t they just going to fall out?” While cavities in baby teeth don’t always require fillings, especially when the cavity is small and teeth are on their way out, baby teeth are essential to oral health and to a child’s self-esteem. Here are some of the reasons why:

Space holders

Nothing does a better job of holding space for a developing permanent tooth than a baby tooth. If baby teeth are healthy, they prevent crowding by holding the correct amount of space for the permanent teeth that will erupt in their place. Overtime, teeth migrate toward the middle of the mouth. As cavities increase in size, a baby tooth begins to lose structure that would have otherwise prevented this migration. This may result in irreversible space loss and crowded permanent teeth.

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teeth may form. Significant movement into this gap can occur by adjacent teeth that can potentially block permanent teeth from erupting. There are artificial spacers dentists can use in place of a missing tooth, if the need is identified at the proper time, but nothing else is quite as effective as a healthy baby tooth.

Avoiding pain

The most common chronic disease in children is tooth decay. Tooth decay, when left unaddressed, can cause significant pain. Tooth pain varies greatly, but can be responsible for inattentiveness in school, school absences, and even difficulty eating and sleeping.

The good news is that cavities are preventable, although some kids may have to work harder than others because of genetic susceptibility. It is critical for kids to brush and floss regularly and maintain a healthy diet. The enamel in baby teeth is significantly thinner than enamel in permanent teeth, which allows cavities to grow more quickly in kids. For avoiding tooth pain, prevention is key. Regular dental checkups are the best way to identify problematic dental disease processes. Dentists can stop the potentially painful progression of cavities by removing decay and placing fillings. Dentists can also discuss ways to tailor diet and oral hygiene to reverse and prevent further decay for a happy, painfree child.

Avoiding damage to developing permanent teeth

If a child has healthy baby teeth, they are more likely to have healthy permanent teeth.

When baby teeth become infected from deep cavities that reach the nerve, they can cause abscesses. An abscess is the outward presentation of a significant infection occurring within the bone that supports the teeth. This type of infection is destructive to both bone and sometimes developing permanent teeth, which sit just below baby teeth. These infections can sometimes cause unsightly yellow or brown stains on permanent teeth. In rare cases, destruction of permanent teeth can also occur. This ranges from mild pitting to completely deformed teeth. Neglecting tooth decay on a baby tooth in this case can cause unwanted effects on permanent teeth that will last long after the baby tooth has fallen out.

Part of overall healthy well-being

Healthy teeth are an integral part of our overall health. Keeping kids’ teeth clean and free from cavity-causing bacteria helps avoid chronic inflammation and pain, and contributes to a positive self-esteem. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry supports bringing children in for dental checkups by 12 months of age.

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EACH NEW YEAR brings a new group of teenagers entering the driving world. This is an exciting and scary milestone for our children. We want them to have their freedom and, of course, to stay safe. Here are some tips for new drivers.

• In fall and winter, new driving hazards arise. The danger of hydroplaning is real, so be aware of road surface and slow down.

• Pay attention to gauges as they monitor the health of your car (temperature, oil levels, etc.).

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• Encourage the habit of checking tire pressure.

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• Always ensure that mirrors are in the correct position.

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• Encourage your teen to be an aware, defensive driver, which means no distractions like texting.

• Stay on top of basic maintenance, such as oil changes, rotations, and alignments to reduce the risk of breaking down and becoming stranded.

• Always have an emergency kit in the vehicle ( jumper cables, blanket, flares, first-aid kit, non-perishable food, and water).

• Check fluid levels regularly and make it a habit to check wiper blade wear.

By teaching good driving habits to young drivers, we create a safer road for everyone.

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How to Propagate Plant Cuttings MARK ANDERSON owner, Anderson's Seed and Garden

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EVERY YEAR, we grow amazing flowers in the gardens and containers around our house. When it finally cools down in late August and September they look amazing; we just want to keep them going and going until it is finally too cold. Last year, we kept those plants looking great almost until Halloween, but frost finally did them in. If only we could have them go dormant for a few winter months and then start them back up again in the spring. Wait! We can!

It just takes a little work and creativity, but you can successfully bring those plants back to life next year. Let me share one of my favorite methods with you.

How to propagate plants with cuttings I recently came upon a new method for propagating plant cuttings that works like nothing else I have ever tried. It’s basically a container of water with a pump to circulate the water and an air stone to oxygenate it.

Holes are cut into the lid, so that the cuttings can be suspended independently in the water with foam disks.

I used a sweet potato that had started to sprout like crazy in my pantry, since it was available, and I thought it would be a fun challenge (since sweet potatoes are a little difficult to grow and transplant). My cloning kit, made by a company called Hydrofarm, has room for 20 cuttings, so I pulled out my sharpest scissors and started snipping.

I chose healthy-looking sprouts, and cut them about four-to-five-inches long, with a 45-degree angle on the cuts. I carefully removed (by hand) all the leaves from the cuttings (except for the top two) so the extra leaves wouldn’t take strength from the stems that needed to go into rooting. Gently, with my two daughters’ help, we placed the cuttings into the foam disks with about two to three inches of the cutting hanging out of the bottom, and then we positioned them in the hydroponic bath so the stems were suspended in the water. We plugged in the pump and air stone, and that was it — all we had to do at that point was wait.

Seems too simple, right? I have never rooted plants as quickly or with as little effort. We have now done this with basil, geraniums, petunias, thyme, and a whole bunch of other plants, and they all rooted like crazy.

You can do this with any type of green-stemmed or woody plant. Some will definitely root faster than others, but we were amazed at how quickly we could root some of these plants and be successful transplanting them into our garden.

To be successful with flowers from this year to re-grow them for the coming year, our timing will have to be precise. If you start too early, then you have a lot of plants to tend throughout the winter. This winter, we will start with geraniums, they handle frost well. I will pull them from our garden in the fall and store them

The sweet potatoes were ready to transplant in about two weeks. Using a high-drainage cutting mix soil, we transplanted them into peat pots, gave them some Kangaroots to keep the roots growing, and put them on our deck for about 10 days to finish the rooting process.

When they were ready, we transplanted them directly into our garden, and now they are growing like weeds and have started developing roots (sweet potatoes) for us to eat later this fall.

in the garage for a few months to go dormant, and then in early February we can start the propagation process to have flowers in bloom for Mother’s Day.

It’s amazing how new technologies can improve and change the way we have done things for years. In the art of gardening, that change can take more time and effort at first. Sometimes we get set in our ways of doing things, and it just takes someone who has been successful with a new technique to show us a better, faster, more effective way to do it. This cloning method beats the old-fashioned rooting, hormone, and potting soil version of starting cuttings by leaps and bounds. Give it a try, and see how successful you can be at cloning your own plants.

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12 Things to Do in Cache Valley This Fall 1. Get lost in a corn maze. Corn mazes are great places for couples and families to have fun. Stop by the Corn Maze on the Farm at American West Heritage Center, or the Little Bear Bottoms Corn Maze in Wellsville. Both venues also offer hayrides during the fall.

2. Have fun at a festival. Spend an evening at a familyfriendly festival, such as the Fall Festival at American West Heritage Center, North Logan Pumpkin Walk at Elk Ridge Park, or the Logan Film Festival in Downtown Logan. Many local libraries and elementary schools host a fall carnival and other fall activities, too.

3. Pick the perfect pumpkin. Take your family to a pumpkin patch to find your favorite pumpkin to carve or decorate. Visit Mount Naomi Farms in Hyde Park and Little Bear Bottoms in Wellsville to find the perfect pumpkin.

4. Visit a “haunted” attraction. Cache Valley has a plethora of Halloween events happening through the month of October. Go through the Haunted Hollow at American West Heritage Center, take a Downtown Ghost Tour at the Cache County Historic Courthouse, go down the Haunted Slopes at Cherry Peak Ski Resort, or visit the 10th West Scare House in Logan.

5. Join a fun run or 5K. Get active with your family this fall and enter a fun run or 5K in Cache Valley. Festive

options include the Scarecrow Fun Run in Nibley, the First Dam Scary Run in Logan Canyon, or the Zombie Walk at Cherry Peak Ski. 6. Enjoy a live performance. Watch live performances like Thriller presented by Odyssey Dance Theatre, The Addams Family presented by Four Seasons Theatre Company, or Oklahoma! presented by Music Theatre West.

7. Have a camp fire. Enjoy the last bit of warm weather and have a camp fire. Take a trip up Green Canyon, or find a spot at First or Second Dam in Logan Canyon. Roast marshmallows, drink hot cocoa, and wrap up in a warm blanket to make the most of the experience.

8. Spend time at home. Fall is a great time to stay home and let your kids use their imaginations. Help them make a craft using the colorful leaves from your backyard, or help them make festive treats to deliver to friends or neighbors.

9. Take family photos. Cache Valley in the fall makes for beautiful family photos. Take a drive through town or through a canyon to find the perfect spot to take photos. Some popular photography locations include Tony Grove, First Dam, Second Dam, and Mt. Sterling.

10. Take a nature walk or hike. Spend a cool-crisp morning outdoors hiking with family or friends. A few popular trails include the Wind Caves Trail, Limber

Pine Trail, or the Logan River Trail. Pack lunches and bring a camera to document your family adventures.

11. Go to USU sporting events. Cheer on the home team! Go to a football game at Maverik Stadium or basketball game at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

Visit utahstateaggies.com to get full schedules.

12. Support high school football. Football season has arrived!

You can support the local high school football teams, even if you don’t have a child playing. Visit ccsdut.org and loganschools.org to get the season schedules.

For more details on each of these events and for more things to do in Cache Valley, please visit cachevalleyfamilymagazine.com/events.

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Plan a Month of Meals that Your Family Will Eat W RI T T E N BY

FALL GIVES MOMS a chance to hit the reset button.

For me, it is the time of year that I tell myself that I will make time to plan out our dinners in advance, shop for everything at one time, and serve a healthy meal every night. That usually lasts a week before I am throwing my hands up and ordering pizza.

I know I am not alone when I say I am both intrigued and aggravated by the bloggers who share their monthly meal plans. In theory, they are amazingly planned out with a shopping list and sometimes a nutritional chart.

However, when I start looking at some of the recipes, I realize that my family of picky eaters will only eat half of the suggested dinners.

This year I decided to come up with a plan that worked better for my family. Here are some suggestions to plan a month of meals that your family will eat.

1. Start by making a list of the family go-to meals. How many times do you make them each month? For

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my family, I make eight family favorites two times a month, which satisfies 16 days. Next, make a list of meals that you make only once a month like a ham, roast, or something else that takes several hours to cook. Then, add in simple, quick meals that can be cooked in 15 minutes, like sandwiches or omelets.

Finally, choose a few crockpot meals that your family enjoys.

2. Create a makeshift calendar on your table or countertop using sticky notes. Write each dinner on a separate sticky note and arrange them in calendar format. As you put your days together, be realistic about your family’s schedule. If you will be occupied from 3 to 6 p.m. one evening, don’t plan a dinner that takes hours to prepare that day. As you lay out your sticky note calendar, plan meals with similar ingredients in the same week to avoid waste.

For example, if two recipes use half a can of tomato paste, put those two meals next to each other on your makeshift calendar.

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3. Make a shopping list for the month. Shop for all non-perishable items at one time and shop weekly for fresh produce or dairy. Meat can be purchased and frozen or purchased fresh weekly. As you see a pattern forming for your staples, pick up a few extra ones at the store. With the unpredictable schedules of my teenagers and their friends, I like to keep extra items like frozen burgers or extra packages of rice or pasta to supplement a meal if we have extra guests.

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4. Leave some flexibility in your schedule. If you know one of the nights will be too busy to cook, plan a leftover night by making a double batch the night before.

If your son has a soccer game that ends at 6 p.m. and the field is right next to the take-out Chinese restaurant, plan that into your menu. Also, if there is a great sale happening at the store one week, feel free to adjust your plan. For example, this summer the cost of eggs dropped drastically. As a result, we had breakfast for dinner a few nights in place of our regularly planned meals.

5. Consider cooking a week of meals one night. While I have yet to master this, many busy moms spend one long afternoon chopping, mixing, and cooking their family dinner for the whole week. It is a great time saver to make dinner when you have the time instead of during the busy after-school rush. You can put more than one kind of meat on the grill, chop all veggies for the week’s menu, or make soups, casseroles, and sauces to freeze for later.

With dinner plans already taken care of, you will have time to help with homework, play a game with your kids, or just put your feet up and relax.

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Nearly every grocery store sells grab-and-go rotisserie chicken. Most offer side options and bread to complete the meal, which is another alternative to carry-out food, but you can also use rotisserie chicken as a way to speed up many “home-cooked” meals.

1. Shred chicken for fajitas 2. Add to pasta or green salads 3. Mix with mayo, celery, and hard boiled eggs to make a quick chicken salad sandwich 4. Roll in wraps for a lunch box option 5. Add to rice, eggs, and soy sauce for quick chicken fried rice 6. Cut up for a great addition to soup 7. Mix with Red Hot and top with blue cheese and crunchy slaw for a buffalo chicken sandwich 8. Place on a pita, add tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce for chicken gyros 9. Add BBQ sauce to make chicken sliders 10. Create a chicken pot pie by mixing with frozen veggies and baking in a pie shell 11. Use in any casserole recipe that calls for cooked chicken 12. Make a white chili with navy beans, white corn, sour cream, and chicken broth 13. Mix with black beans, jicama, and cilantro for quick chicken tacos 14. Stuff green peppers with a combination of chicken, beans, rice, and tomatoes 15. Make chicken and dumplings 16. Press chicken, pesto, mozzarella cheese, and tomatoes between Italian bread for a panini 17. Create a simple white pizza with chicken, mozzarella cheese, garlic, and herbs

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INGREDIENTS 1 can (28 oz) green enchilada sauce 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained 2 cans (15 oz) black beans, drained 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 small onion, diced 2-3 cups fresh or frozen corn 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (I add a whole quart jar of home-canned stewed tomatoes) 2-3 cups chicken broth 4 tsp. ground chili powder 1 Tbs. ground cumin 3/4 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2-3 Tbs. fresh cilantro 1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese softened

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Positive Parenting to Earn an A+ on Your Parent Report Card WRITT E N BY RORY

ANDERSON Foster Division vice president, Lift Consulting Group

NEW SHOES. A new outfit. Haircuts. School supplies. The back-to-school checklist seems to get larger every year. But what about morphing that tangible checklist into one with a possibly deeper impact that will get your kids off to a more desirable start this school year? After all, you are your child’s best teacher.

Positive parenting is a proven and powerful way to create a home environment that breeds confidence instead of contention, achievement instead of angst, and peace instead of perpetual arguing. That’s right, positive parenting can achieve all of that.

Just changing this one aspect of your parenting can have lifelong effects for you and your children. Admittedly,

reinforcing positive behavior in our kids is one of the most difficult obstacles we face in raising them. That’s because we are wired to pay attention to problems, imperfections, and perceived negative circumstances.

When we see our children not measuring up, our natural instinct is to correct the problem, but often that well-intentioned correction results in a power struggle, hard feelings, or a “my-way-or-the-highway” mentality.

and use specific and precise language, you send a message that he or she is doing a lot more correctly than you have probably been giving him or her credit for. Research shows the best way to see a behavior repeated is to call attention to it. Attending to the negative is like playing in the muck: You both get dirty.

Conversely, attending to the positive creates a sense of mutual respect and love.

Try the following to achieve positive parenting:

Next, when correction is needed, don’t do it in the heat of the moment; try choosing a quiet time to speak oneon-one with your child to explain why what was done was inappropriate or unsatisfactory.

First, call attention to the positive things your child does. This is a much more effective way to interact, and more importantly, teach. When you purposefully admire the desirable behavior your child exhibits

Children have an innate desire to please their parents.

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When your son or daughter comes home and remembers to get their homework done, but forgot to take out the garbage that morning, choose to reinforce the good behavior: “Check out Mr. Responsible here!

Nice work getting your homework done!� Then choose a different time to address the problem, when you are both calm, and you can explain the need for them to do their part in the home.

When your tiny toddler comes up to show you their masterpiece made with the entire contents of your what-used-to-be-organized craft closet, give them a smile and a hug. Then later have a little talk about boundaries and expectations.

When your teenager is willing to talk about his or her terrible day, by golly, listen! Look for ways to compliment them on being willing to share with you, instead of jumping to tell them how to fix their problem or how they could have handled the situation better.

Parenting takes heaps of patience. But when we choose to diligently look for and consequently reinforce positive behavior of our kids, they feel good about themselves, and we create a peaceful, productive environment in the home.

So, yeah! Grab that new lunch box and box of crayons, but for the best year, concentrate on initiating at least eight positive interactions with your child for every one negative interaction you have.

Educate yourself this year, and put the power of positive parenting to the test. See if you come out with an A+ on your personal parent report card.

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Bribing Kids to Work Hard in School: Does It Work?

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CHRISTOPHER'S 11-YEAR-OLD SON NATHAN was at the kitchen table working on a math worksheet — rounding numbers up and down. It was a fairly simple assignment for the sixth grader, but he was struggling to concentrate and buckle down to get the problems done. Christopher was feeling frustrated while helping his son, feeling that the problem wasn’t Nathan’s inability, but a lack of motivation. Christopher left the room and came back with two dollars in dimes and set it on the table in front of Nathan.

delayed. Most rewards in the education system come with a delay, suggesting there is an opportunity for greater investment and better results.

“This is yours. It’s yours,” Christopher said. “But if you aren’t done with your worksheet in three minutes, I’m taking it away.” Nathan was done in three minutes.

The study also showed that students were more responsive to rewards framed as losses than they were to rewards framed as gains. When the students were told they would receive an incentive — say, $10 — if they improved their scores, the results were mixed. When students were given the incentive — the proctor handed out the $10 before the test, the reward was on the students’ desks during testing, and the students were told it would be taken away with the absence of improvement — their test results showed a significant improvement.

In a recent study released by the University of Chicago, The Impact of Short-term Incentives on Student Performance, researchers concluded that students are responsive to immediate incentives, working harder on standardized tests when rewards are on the line.

However, all motivating power is lost when rewards are

“One theory about that is that people in general — but kids especially — are very present-oriented, meaning what happens to them tomorrow or 15 minutes from now matters much more than what happens a year later,” said Steve Levitt, one of the economists leading the study, in an interview with Freakonomics Radio.

“It hurts more to lose something that’s yours than it is benefit to gain something,” Levitt said.

Younger students were responsive to both financial and non-financial rewards, but older students were only responsive to financial rewards. Neither group was responsive to a verbal-only invitation to work hard and improve their scores.

The question often arises, “What are we teaching kids if we’re handing out money to get them to work hard in school?”

Levitt has an answer: “You build up good study habits, hard work, and then those persist over time.”

Levitt shared his own experience bribing his son to work at a computer-assisted math program. He and Christopher had a similar take on their experiences, “It was a great bargain.”

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