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What to expect during pregnancy BY JAMIE LOBER

s an expectant mother, the best thing you can do is arm yourself with information about what to expect. “The key is to be prepared, which means getting your body in shape, going to preconception counseling and always going to your well woman exams,” said Antonio Obichere, director of midwifery at Prince George’s Hospital Center. Healthcare professionals shared that a significant number of pregnancies are unplanned, so you want to focus on lifestyle choices as soon as possible. “If your weight is a little out of control, get that in shape and start taking vitamins with folic acid, because evidence shows that it could

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prevent birth defects,” said Obichere. Know your numbers, including sugars and cholesterol. “If you have a family history of diabetes, watch your intake of junk food,” said Obichere. Take good care of yourself as soon as you find out you have a little one on the way. “Avoid any substances or chemicals that could interfere with early fetal development — do not smoke, drink alcohol or do drugs during the first trimester,” said Obichere. Throughout your pregnancy, you want to watch what you eat and avoid fish that are high in mercury as well as sodas. “Sodas are high in sugar content and put you at higher risk for diabetes,” said Obichere. www.childguidemagazine.com

Understand that screenings must be done at certain times. “Usually between 16 and 20 weeks, we screen for chromosome problems,” said Obichere. You should feel comfortable bringing any questions or concerns with you to your doctor, and do not be afraid to ask why he may be following certain measures. “An HIV test is now part of the routine OB lab,” said Obichere. You may also be referred for an ultrasound to check on the baby’s development and anatomy. “It is common to want to know the sex of your baby; some people ask if we are supportive of breastfeeding or have a lactation consultant; and others ask what medicines they can or cannot take,” said Obichere. You cannot always tell the gender right away. “It depends on the baby’s position, but there are some blood tests out now that can tell with a high degree of certainty if you will have a boy or girl,” said Obichere. You may feel better throughout your pregnancy if you stay active. “If you have been active with sports, we usually say you can continue, but pregnancy is not the time to start active exercise; you should do something low impact like walking,” said Obichere. Water intake is paramount. “A pregnant woman needs to be hydrated to decrease the risk of infection like urinary tract infection and premature labor,” said Obichere. Good dental care can also make a difference. In addition to making wise healthcare choices for yourself, plan ahead and make sure the baby will have a competent and caring provider. “Shop around for a provider who meets your goals, shares your vision and has time to provide counseling and make you a partner and not just tell you what to do,” said Obichere. Do not be afraid to ask for a referral. Before delivery, you may want to take the time to make a list of people who will receive birth announcements. Preparing meals in

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advance and freezing them can make things easier once you get home. You should prepare a bag of items for your hospital stay, including a blanket and clothes for the baby to wear home. You must come with a car safety seat that meets all federal safety standards according to the label. If you have other kids, decide whether they will come to the hospital or where they will be during that time. After pregnancy, some women experience baby blues. “Postpartum everybody believes that you are supposed to be nice and happy but postpartum depression is common,” said Obichere. It is a concerning condition. “It is expected in the first couple of weeks, however, a lot of people are unprepared for it; and it can last up to 1 to 2 years after delivery,” said Obichere. The doctor can give you guidance on how to monitor for it and how to make things easier on yourself. “Get some help with housework, so you can focus on yourself and the baby,” said Obichere. Be patient with yourself and allow yourself time to heal. “It takes 6 weeks to get the uterus, body and birth canal back,” said Obichere. The American Academy of Pediatrics said that physically after pregnancy you may have sore breasts, constipation, hemorrhoids, hot and cold flashes, urinary or fecal incontinence, vaginal discharge, pain or remaining extra

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weight that will take some time to lose. No pregnancy is perfect. “We have complications like high blood pressure and preeclampsia which are quite common, and we want moms to have consistent prenatal visits so we can screen for these,” said Obichere. Try to be accepting and have an open mind as you go through changes. The American Academy of Pediatrics named the biggest things to know about handling a newborn, such as washing your hands first; being careful to support your baby’s head and neck; not shaking your newborn whether in play or frustration; making sure your baby is securely fastened into the carrier, stroller or car seat; and remembering that he is not ready for rough play like being thrown into the air. No two pregnancies are the same, but with good support around you as well as an effective doctor, you can do great as a new mom. © 2015 Jamie Lober January/February 2016

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FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH Sipping, Snacking and Tooth Decay Many parents across the country will issue a common refrain at dinnertime tonight: “You’d better eat that -it’s good for you!” There’s another old favorite in the parental arsenal of dietary admonitions: “Don’t eat that—it’ll rot your teeth!” Now more than ever, kids are faced with a bewildering array of food choices -- from fresh produce to sugar-laden processed convenience meals and snack foods. What children eat and when they eat it may affect not only their general health but also their oral health. Americans are consuming foods and drinks high in sugar and starches more often and in larger portions than ever before. It’s clear that “junk” foods and drinks gradually have replaced nutritious beverages and foods for many people. For example, the average teenage boy in the U.S. consumes 81 gallons of soft drinks

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each year! Alarmingly, a steady diet of sugary foods and drinks can ruin teeth, especially among those who snack throughout the day. Common activities may contribute to the tendency toward tooth decay. These include “grazing” habitually on foods with minimal nutritional value, and frequently sipping on sugary drinks. When sugar is consumed over and over again in large, often hidden amounts, the harmful effect on teeth can be dramatic. Sugar on teeth provides food for bacteria, which produce acid. The acid in turn can eat away the enamel on teeth. Almost all foods have some type of sugar that cannot and should not be eliminated from our diets. Many of these foods contain important nutrients and add enjoyment to eating. But there is a risk for tooth decay from a diet high in sugars and starches. Starches can be found in everything from bread to pretzels to salad dressing, so read labels and plan carefully for a balanced, nutritious diet for you and your kids. Reduce your children’s risk of tooth decay: - Sugary foods and drinks should be consumed with meals. Saliva production increases during meals and helps

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neutralize acid production and rinse food particles from the mouth. - Limit between-meal snacks. If kids crave a snack, offer them nutritious foods. - If your kids chew gum, make it sugarless – Chewing sugarless gum after eating can increase saliva flow and help wash out food and decay-producing acid. - Monitor beverage consumption – Instead of soft drinks all day, children should also choose water and low-fat milk. - Help your children develop good brushing and flossing habits. - Schedule regular dental visits. Resources for Parents American Dental Association www.ada.org National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) www.nidcr.nih.gov

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Living Healthier BY

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The flu and your child When a child catches the flu it comes with aches, fever and other symptoms along with worry for parents, and even concerns about the potential risk of spreading the virus to more vulnerable family members and friends. Health officials recommend minimizing those risks by getting a flu vaccination. Just how important is it for young children to get a flu shot? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children, and government statistics show an average of over 100 children die from the flu each year. In addition, 20,000 children age five and under end up in the hospital due to flu complications annually according to official figures. Every year the CDC urges parents to get flu shots for children from the age of 6 months and older. However, health officials caution that children under 6 months old are too young to be vaccinated. Parents can keep infants safe by having everyone from older siblings to caregivers and adults get vaccinated. While it is hard to predict when flu season will begin, typically doctors see more cases beginning in October or November and lasting until May. Peaks of illness are commonly found between December and February but each year can be different. In fact, medical professionals say the flu virus changes constantly and new viruses appear each year. With all this information, the question for many health care providers is why anyone would not get a flu shot. The most common reason given for skipping a flu vaccine is a fear of shots. The good news is that a nasal spray flu vaccine is available and considered as effective as the injected version. Other concerns include people who worry they will get the flu from the shot. Health professionals maintain that the flu shot cannot make anyone sick although it may produce mild symptoms in some cases. Finally, parents who are worried about the health risks posed by vaccinations of all kinds are encouraged to remember polio, smallpox and other deadly diseases that were responsible for many deaths but now have basically disappeared. And those concerned about any potential link between vaccines and the onset of autism in children can find lots of research that has examined the question and found no evidence of any connection. The newest CDC study, released in 2013 again once again confirmed that vaccines do not cause autism. The CDC has conducted nine studies since 2003 looking at vaccine ingredients, each designed to search for any connection. None have found a link between vaccines, including the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism in children. So as flu season continues, it is never too late for vaccinations for the whole family.

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Motivating a Young Child Question: I thought all young children were eager to learn. However, my first-grader is just not interested in school. Is there any way to motivate my young son? -- Unmotivated Answer:

You definitely need to be your son's motivational coach. When it comes to learning to read and write at this level, school as well as home activities need to be fun or at least enjoyable. Otherwise, it is possible to dampen or even kill children's desire to learn. What is happening at your son's school? You might want to go and observe. Are the classroom activities drudgery instead of delight because of too many worksheets and uninspired teaching? Or is your son becoming disinterested in school because he can't keep up with his classmates? While you are not likely to change what the teacher is doing, you can take his school activities and turn them into fun at home. You can play games such as Memory and Go Fish with the words he is learning to read. You can also make learning to add fun by using counters and devising simple number games. The more success your child has in school, the more likely he will be motivated to do his best in school. So talk with the teacher now to discover if your son is slow to catch onto reading or learning the basic math facts. If so, do find out how you and the teacher can help him catch up to the rest of the class.

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One thing that you can do to make learning phonics easier for your child is to introduce her to the well-researched word family approach. For example, "pan," "man," "tan" and "van" all share the -an ending, so these words are all part of the -an word family. It will be much easier for your child to treat the -an sound as a unit and to only sound out the initial consonant rather than trying to blend the sounds of several individual letters together. Plus, your daughter is probably familiar with rhymes making word family stories easier and lots more fun to read. Think of how easy it would be for her to read: Nan ran. Nan ran and ran. Nan ran to Dan. continued on page 14

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The Writer’s Notebook BY

ERIN E. HUBBARD

omewhere between those blobby crayon drawings with scrawled pre-words and the impressive formal structure of essays, our children stop thinking of themselves as writers. At what point this happens is still a mystery – is there a lightning bolt moment where the power just goes out, or is it a slow grind through assignments that lets that light go dim? Our modern education system does little to encourage our students to think of themselves as much more than just students. But we know that our kids have the potential to be more. Luckily, with most kiddos, a little creative spark is still burning inside of them, waiting to be fanned. And that is exactly what this column aims to help you do – ignite the fire inside of them. They will not only begin to see themselves as writers, but learn to think like a writer and respond as a reader in a non-threatening way. Writing often opens a window into a child’s soul where you can discover all sorts of amazing tidbits about their personality. Even if you have a middle or high schooler in your house, there is always a way to encourage writing and the creative process. One of the best ways for everyone in your house to start to see themselves as writers is with a Writer’s Notebook. This can be any size of special notebook, lined or unlined, bedazzled or black-and-white. A special pen or pencil and a set of colored pencils or crayons are essential to the creative process. Also helpful is a pack of sticky notes for on-the-go ideas or observations – never leave home without them! They can easily be stuck right inside the notebook when you return home from your adventures. Let your young writers really make this notebook their own! Make the Writer’s Notebook as special as you can for the littlest writers. Keep it in a special place in the house or in an on-the-go backpack so that it is always available. And they can write or draw anything in it that they want. Anything? Yes! The point is to get them writing as much as possible. The more you write, the better a writer you become! An easy way to start for all ages is to have them mark a special place in the notebook for collecting words. This will not only help them build their vocabularies and learn to associate word meanings with situation, but it can also be a great in for that old-fashioned dictionary on your shelf. Show the littlest writers that they can “read” words already because they know those fast food and store signs and can recognize which cereal or special treat is their favorite in the cupboard. Even cutting out these words from a magazine and gluing them in their Writer’s Notebook can be a fun activity. For the older writers, this is a great way for them to build their vocabularies in a non-threatening way. It is my pleasure to be able to introduce you to The Writer’s Notebook column and help you find a variety of ways to get your family writing. Each isue will have even more ideas for sparking creativity so that your kids will begin to either develop their fire or reignite that spark for writing.

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Bridging the Gap

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Neighborhood/Small Group Valentine Party Card Exchange An afternoon with homeschoolers and public or private school students

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Choose your neighborhood or small group of friends. Choose kids from your neighborhood, or your street. Or, pick kids from your child’s gymnastics class or soccer team. These kids generally form a mix of homeschoolers, and students who are in public or private school. Pick a time, when most of the kids will be available. After public school lets out, is usually the best time for a get-together. Find out which day most of are free from sports practice and extra classes. Mondays often work, because they start out the new school week, and schedules usually get tighter throughout the week. Provide simple materials. Provide basic card making All ready to decorate cards! materials for Valentine cards. (Left to right): Open Houses Choose cardstock, or construction Sawyer (3), Ryleigh (5), and Leighton (9 months) Tours February 5th from 10-2 paper, in pink, red, white, and Tours April 14th from 5-7; black. Set out scissors, glue, tape, glue sticks, and markers. Or, ask children to bring a small Spring Concert from 7-8:30 baggie of school supplies from home. Ask for donations of craft items from other parents. All those who pre-register for a tour It’s extra fun to make Valentine cards when you have: doilies, glitter glue (less mess!), and will receive a welcome gift. stickers. Have some candies for the kids to tape into their cards as a sweet treat. Make it a party. Serve cupcakes or heart-shaped sugar cookies, with milk or juice. Serve the snacks when guests arrive, and talk to the kids about their ideas for their cards, and Knowledge Forged In Faith who will receive them. Some kids will be ready to go, and others may feel like they don’t Offering K4 through 12th grade know what to do. You might want to provide some simple samples for kids to copy to get 12215 Walnut Point West them started. Hagerstown, MD 21740 Include teens. Though this activity focuses on elementary and preteens, you’re never too 301-582-2600 old to create Valentines! Helpers are usually needed with a group of more than four children. Invite teens to come and help younger kids use their scissors, spell names, or www.heritage-academy.net address envelopes. Older siblings may enjoy making cookies or cupcakes for the party, or they might have fun showing younger kids how to decorate their own sugar cookies. Share a goal, while having fun. Creating together, means connecting together, with the common goal of letting loved ones know they are special. The kids can also create cards for each other, and deliver them later. Small parties allow children who don’t see each other often, to spend time with, and get to better know each other. Homeschoolers participate in a wide variety of social settings, but they are usually eager to have more free time with friends. And while a public school student sees many friends almost every day, the homeschooler in her neighborhood may turn out to be her very best friend! Happy New Year, and Happy Valentine’s Day to all of Child Guide’s homeschoolers, public school students, and private school students. I hope you continue to find inspiration from the ideas for bridging the gap towards your friendships with one another!

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Online, you should be able to find many word family stories. Our website (dearteacher.com) has 42 word family stories with audio and accompanying worksheets in our Skinny Books series. Plus, for your child to have more fun learning to read, get our Skinny Book app (available on our website) that not only has stories with audio, but also games that reinforce the learning of word family words. The app is also a perfect way to teach younger children how to read.

Signs of Early Reading Problems Question:

What are the signs of a reading problem in the early years? -- Concerned

Answer: Here are some warning signs that your child might have a reading problem: Preschool: Doesn't know how to hold a book. Can't tell the difference between letters and squiggles. Can't recognize own name. Only says a small number of words. Doesn't like rhyming games and can't fill in the rhyming word in familiar nursery rhymes. Kindergarten: Can't tell the difference between the sounds that make up a word (phonics). Slow to name familiar objects and colors. Can't remember the names and sounds of the letters. By the end of kindergarten, can't write most of the consonant sounds in a word (it's normal for vowels to be missing until later). 1st and 2nd grades: Has trouble pronouncing new words and remembering them. Has trouble blending sounds together to say words. Says reading is easier for his or her classmates. Falls way behind classmates. Can't figure out unknown words. Avoids reading. Resists reading aloud. 2nd and 3rd grades: Starts to withdraw. January/February 2016

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Hometown Learning Centers Winchester, VA

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301-447-3161

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PreK to 8th grade

540-837-1009

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301-662-6722

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Ages 2 through 8th grade

304-267-6447

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PreK through 8th grade

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Preschool thru 12th grade

717-375-3223

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3 & 4 year olds

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Compassionate Kids

ANGELA ROYSE PELLEMAN

Meet GIRLS FOR GOD!

Girls for God Club cheerfully brings donations to AbbaCare Pregnancy Care Center, while enjoying a tour. Back, left to right: Brianna (8), Lily (8), Joelle (7), Lexi (7), Jenni (8), Paige (8). Front, left to right: Abigail (6), Avery (7), Rylee (5). eet “Girls for God,” a compassionate group of young girls aged 5-10, making a difference in their community, and the world around them. They are showing love through acts of service. They want you to know that it starts with the spark of an idea, a desire to help, and a little help from their parents, to create positive changes in the world around them! Jenni went to her mother last summer with a desire to form a club called “Girls for God.” She and her sister, Joelle, wanted the club to meet regularly to learn about God, have fun with friends, play games, eat snacks, and spread kindness doing good things for others. With some organization from her mom, and help from the others, the group of homeschoolers began to meet regularly, twice a month, at their home. Each girl takes turns reading a devotion, planning a bible activity, bringing a snack, coming up with a game, and hosting the club. The girls take prayer requests, and pray for each other. Some have known each other longer than others, but the goal is to kindle all of the friendships in the group. The girls look out for each other, and learn and grow together. Rather than competing by outdoing each other, there is an atmosphere of kindness and encouragement. The girls unite together to do service projects. In October, the girls voted to participate in a project to benefit AbbaCare, which is a non-profit organization in Winchester, Virginia (www.abbacare.org).

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AbbaCare supports pregnant, and new mothers. It provides counseling and care from the first pregnancy test, all the way through the birth of the baby and beyond. AbbaCare provides services without regard to race, religion, income, or decision. Its services are free and confidential, and it depends entirely on donations from individuals and churches. AbbaCare helps mothers choose life for their babies, by meeting emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. The mothers receive free counseling, classes, and baby necessities. Girls for God members went shopping and picked out a variety of baby bottles, wipes, diapers, bibs, pacifiers, medicines, and more. Some of the girls brought cash donations. As a group, they were warmly welcomed, and toured the center, learning about how the organization helps the mothers take care of their babies. They were asked to think what babies need, when they first come into the world. The girls were then encouraged to ask questions. Later, they excitedly brought their gifts into the tiny store, where staff would sort and organize the items that could be bought with AbbaCare money. Mothers earn AbbaCare money by attending classes and sessions, in a safe environment, where they learn how to care for their little ones. In November, Girls for God participated in Operation Christmas Child. This organization collects shoeboxes filled with toys and necessities, and delivers them all

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over the world, along with the message of the gospel (www.samaritanspurse.org). Most of the children receiving the shoeboxes have never received a present in their lives. One simply has to fill a shoebox with small gifts, and deliver it to a local Operation Christmas Child drop-off center. Girls for God members met together, and each brought a certain number of duplicate items, so they could fill the shoeboxes “assembly style.” Soaps, washcloths, toothbrushes, dolls, crayons, notepads, and tiny toys were all lovingly packed into the cheerful premade Christmas boxes. The girls’ older siblings came over to assist, and also each filled a box. Girls for God packed a total of 11 boxes by working together, plus the extra that they filled with their own family members. The girls also watched a couple videos about where their shoeboxes go, and got to witness the shouts of joy on the faces of the children receiving a Christmas present for the very first time. The girls celebrate December with a Christmas party. New service plans are discussed for the upcoming year. Girls for God is a group of Compassionate Kids committed to sharing God’s love with their families, friends, and communities. Their service-centered club started with a bright, creative little girl, who had a big idea! Compassionate Kids is about giving other kids, and their parents, ideas to help them realize that they can make a difference too! Your club may be a group of neighborhood kids, church members, friends from school or sports, or people from your family. You might pick a charity to support, or create one of your own! Kids can do big things when everyone participates, and everyone works together! Start a Compassionate Kids’ Club! You’ll need: a name and a theme a meeting place a time to meet once or twice a month a game an activity a snack and drinks a service project a group of friends! one to two adults present junior helpers Have fun!

If you know a Compassionate Kid, contact Angela at angelaslittleattic@yahoo.com or Child Guide’s editor at cis@childguidemagazine.com.

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Gold Card; $10, maximum family cost. 301/766-2898. Galaxies, William M. Brish Planetarium, 20 Commonwealth Ave., Hagerstown. 7-8 p.m. Explore some nebulae, galaxies, clusters and super-clusters. Intended for general audiences. $3, adults; $2, children & students; free, senior citizens with WCPS Gold Card; $10, maximum family cost. 301/766-2898.

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office. 301/695-9320, x12. www.BannerSchool.org. Storyland: A Sensory Storytime for Little Ones, Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Special storytime in partnership with Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program. Meet new friends and share books, music, activities, and more. Ages birth to 3 years, with an adult. 301/6007200. www.fcpl.org. & 19 and February 2 & 16 Urbana Library Youth Chess Club, “Bud’s Collective,” Handley Regional Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung Library auditorium, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Through February 14 St., Frederick. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free chess Winchester. 12:15 p.m. Bluegrass band Christmas at The Roundhouse Museum, club for ages 5-14. Practice and play in performance. 540/662-6046, x31. Hagerstown (MD) Roundhouse Museum, an open and friendly environment. All Mother Seton School Feast of Elizabeth 296 S. Burhans Boulevard. Fri., Sat. & levels welcome. 301/600-7000. Ann Seton Mass. 1:30 p.m. at the Sun., 1-5 p.m. “The Trains of Christmas.” www.fcpl.org. National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton $5, adults; $.50, ages 4-12; free, ages 3 to February 23 Middle School Basilica, Emmitsburg, MD. St. Elizabeth & under. 301/739-4665. After-School Program, Washington Ann Seton was instrumental in creating www.roundhouse.org. County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown the legacy of Catholic education in the (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. U.S. Celebrate the Feast Day of our patron Tuesdays, 4-4:45 p.m. Students begin saint and foundress during a special Mass with the basics of drawing before moving in her honor. 301/447-3161 or on to the art form of storyboarding. $10www.mothersetonschool.org. to February 13 Mid-Winter $12 per session. Sibling discounts to 31 Winter Bounce Fest, Green Story Hour, Blue Ridge Summit (PA) offered. Drop-ins welcome. 301/739Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail Library, 13676 Monterey Lane. 11 a.m.5727. www.wcmfa.org. E., Greencastle, PA. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Loads 12 noon. Upcoming stories: Big Snow by Family Movie Night, Williamsport of inflatables and other kid-friendly Jonathan Bean (1/2), Under the Moon by (MD) Library, 104 E. Potomac St. 4:30 activities and concessions. Book private Joanne Ryder (1/9), One World One Day p.m. “Inside Out.” Rated PG. 301/223party, birthdays, fundraisers. 717/597by Barbara Kerley (1/16), The Gruffalos’ 7027. www.washcolibrary.org. 0800. www.greengrovegardens.com. Child by Julie Donaldson (1/23), Frog in Young Naturalist Program, Winter by Max Velthuijs (1/30), The Next Tour Handley Library, Handley Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 6:30 Foundation of the State Arboretum, New Year by Janet S. Wong (2/6), and p.m. Take a behind the scenes tour, Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Snowballs by Lois Ehlert (2/13). concentrating on the architecture and Boyce, VA. 9-11:30 a.m., grades 1-3; 717/794-2240. 12:30-3 p.m., grades 4-6. “Virginia’s thru 8 Jefferson Academy Open history of the library. Free. Reservations helpful. 540/662-9041, x11. Native Americans.” Explore the natural House, 449 Rose Hill Dr., Kearworld through hands-on activities, close , 15, 22, 29 and February neysville, WV. Visit during school hours. 3 Blue Ridge Summit Coffee Club, observation, games and crafts. 540/837Independent private school for 2-1/2 year 1758, x224. www.blandy.virginia.edu. Blue Ridge Summit (PA) Library, 13676 olds thru 8th grade. 304/725-1438. Monterey Lane. 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Coffee, Free Family Day, Washington County www.thejeffersonacademy.com tea, treats, puzzles, games and more. Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) , 11 & 25 Sensory Playtime, 717/794-2240. City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. 10 Walkersville (MD) Branch Library, 57 a.m.-5 p.m. Learn how different cultures to February 24 Elementary W. Frederick St., 11:20-11:50 a.m. in Washington County mark their holiday School After School Program, Stimulating playtime for children ages 0Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, celebrations. Make crafts and play games. 30 months. 301/845-8880. Free event open to the public. 301/739Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. www.fcpl.org. 5727. www.wcmfa.org. at Park Circle. Wednesday, 3-4 p.m. Exploring Art, Music, and Movement, Students explore basic art concepts. $10- Cartoon Fest 2016, Weinberg Center for Middletown (MD) Branch Library, 101 $12 per session. Sibling discounts the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Prospect St. 2-2:30 p.m. Toddlers and offered. Drop-ins welcome. 301/7392 p.m. Classic cartoons from the 1920s their caregivers enjoy activities such as 5727. www.wcmfa.org. thru 1960s. $5-$7. 301/600-2828. creating art, learning musical , 14, 20 & 27 Little Illustrators, www.weinbergcenter.org. instruments, and being active. 301/371Washington County Museum of Fine “Discovery Science: Boat Racing!” 7560. www.fcpl.org. Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., , 11, 18 & 25 Lego Night, Blue Ave. at Park Circle. 9-10 a.m. Children will Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Using propulsion Ridge Summit (PA) Library, 13676 techniques to race boats. All ages. hear a story and then create artwork Monterey Lane. 3:30-7:30 p.m. For 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org. based on the story. Ages 3-6. Drop-ins ‘tweens and up to let out their inner welcome. $8-$10 per session. 301/739& 10 Visiting Artist Series, inventor! 717/794-2240. Shenandoah Valley Discovery Finger Paint Extravaganza, Edward F. 5727. www.wcmfa.org. , 14, 21, & 28 Teen Night, Blue Museum, 19 W. Cork St., Winchester. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks Ridge Summit (PA) Library, 13676 Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Free (MD), 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike. 11:35 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Explore with finger paint. Monterey Lane. 3:30-5 p.m. Game nights. with Museum admission. 540/722-2020. Special movie nights happen at least www.discoverymuseum.net. For children of all ages, with an adult. once a month. Call for details. 717/794& 23 Paws for Reading, Bowman 301/874-4560. www.fcpl.org. 2240. Library, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens & 26 and February 2 Star Banner School Open House, 1730 N. City, VA. 1 p.m. Read a favorite book to a Stories of Greek Mythology, William Market St., Frederick. 9-11 a.m. Non- canine listener. 540/869-9000, x215 M. Brish Planetarium, 20 Commonwealth sectarian, independent, coeducational , 16, 23 & 30 Beginning Ave., Hagerstown. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Watercolor Painting, The Berkeley Elementary audiences may take a tour of day school for Preschool through 8th grade. Tour the campus, complete an Art Works gallery, 116 N. Queen St., the night sky. $3, adults; $2, children & students; free, senior citizens with WCPS application, schedule a Shadow Day and Martinsburg. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Designed Assessment. RSVP to the admission for those with little or no experience. $90 Golden Legacy: Original Art From 65 Years Of Golden Books, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. The most extensive public showing of original illustration art from American publishing’s best loved and most influential picture-book series, Little Golden Books. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org.

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for four Saturday classes. Pre-registration required. 304/620-7277. www.berkeleyartswv.org. and February 6 JCCC Middle School Teen Dance, Jefferson County Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 6:30-10 p.m. Dance and socialize with friends in a fun, safe environment. D.J., concessions, and games. Bring valid Jefferson County School ID card. For students in grades 68. $8. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org. R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org. Take-a-Tour Tuesday, Mother Seton School, 100 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg, MD. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. MSS prepares students in PreK through grade 8 to meet the challenges of the 21st century. 301/447-3161. www.mothersetonschool.org. Home School Day: Engineering Architecture, Rose Hill Manor Park & Museum, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore architecture while engineering your own architectural wonders. All ages. $8, adult & child pair; $4 each additional child. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. “The Jungle Book,” Blue Ridge Summit (PA) Library, 13676 Monterey Lane. 6 p.m. Free movie showing of this Disney classic. 717/794-2240. Family Yoga Night, Middletown (MD) Branch Library, 101 Prospect St. 6-6:45 p.m. Family program for all ages. Have fun learning yoga moves while getting exercise. 301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org. Symphony Storytime with Frederick Symphony Orchestra, Middletown (MD) Branch Library, 101 Prospect St. 11:30 p.m. Explore music through highly engaging and interactive live performances. Best appreciated by children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. 301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org. Family Movie Night, Sharpsburg (MD) Library, 106 E. Main St. 6 p.m. “Minions.” 301/432-8825. www.washcolibrary.org. Movie Matinee, Walkersville (MD) Branch Library, 57 W. Frederick St. 3-5 p.m. Chill after school with your friends and a movie. 301/845-8880. www.fcpl.org. Family Night, Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave. 6-7 p.m. Family night features making a winter art project and listening to a selection of winterthemed books. 301/600-6329. R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Walkersville (MD) Branch Library, 57 W. Frederick St. 6:30-7 p.m. Reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal. 301/845-8880. www.fcpl.org. & 15 Schools Out for the Day, Clarke County Parks & Recreation, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Recreational activities. For children in grades K-5. $25. $16 for after school

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culinary history with your doll and make sweet treats. Ages 5-12. $30. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. and February 16 School Days Off at the participants. 540/955-5140. Delaplaine, Delaplaine Visual Arts Education www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. A Little Hands Cooking, Teaching Kitchen at variety of art adventures during FCPS days off. Ages 6Ballenger Creek Park, Ballenger Creek Community 12. $50. 301/698-0656. www.delaplaine.org. Building, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. 10-11:30 Family Night: Creating Art, Middletown (MD) a.m. “Armadilly Chili.” Ages 2.5-5. $22. 301/600-2936. Branch Library, 101 Prospect St. 6-6:45 p.m. www.recreater.com. Children will make their own original art creations using “Fancy Nancy” & “Pinkalicious” Fashion Show, Urbana drawing and painting techniques. All ages. 301/371Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 2-3 p.m. 7560. www.fcpl.org. You are invited to attire yourself in a unique ensemble Cumberland Valley School of Music Student Recital, with dazzling accessories for a spectacular fashion show Thomson Alumnae Chapel, Wilson College, 1015 and posh craft. For ages 3-5 with an adult. 301/600Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg. 7 p.m. 717/261-1220. 7000. www.fcpl.org. www.cvsmusic.org. and February 5 Frozen Tea Party, Jefferson Quick Craft: Paper Snowflakes, Middletown (MD) County Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Branch Library, 101 Prospect St. 11:30 a.m.Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Girls 12:30 p.m. Join crafter Sue Cavendish and learn how to ages 3-5 may come in favorite princess dresses and make an embellish paper snowflakes to brighten up your enjoy snack and tea. Create tiara and sing to the music winter. 301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org. from the movie. $10. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org. Friends Meeting School Open House, 3232 Green and February 19 Mommy & Me, Rose Hill Valley Rd., Ijamsville, MD. 9-11 a.m. Friends offers a Manor Park & Museum, 1611 N. Market St., whole program for ages 3 through 12th grade. Private Frederick. 9:30-10:30 a.m. “Regards to the Man in the tours can also be scheduled from 9-3 p.m. on Monday Moon” (1/15) and “Over the Meadow (2/19). Prethrough Friday. 301/798-0288. registration recommended. Ages 1-1/2 to 3. $5 per www.friendsmeetingschool.org. class. 301/600-1650. www.recreater.com. Kinder Konzert, Hagerstown Community College, Kepler Home School Days: Nature, Room #1 at Catoctin Creek Theater, 11400 Robinwood Dr., Hagerstown. 9:30 a.m., Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 1-2:45 10:45 a.m. & 12 noon. The Maryland Symphony p.m. Naturalists enrich your child’s studies through a Orchestra Woodwind Quintet performs a free concert for multidisciplinary approach using nature as a focus. Ages preschool children. 301/797-4000. 5-12. $6 per class. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. www.marylandsymphony.org. Cocoa and Coloring, Miller House Museum, 135 “I Have A Dream,” Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Compelling Family fun at the Miller House Museum. Color historical dramatization of the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther coloring pages and enjoy a bottomless hot chocolate bar. King. Recommended for grades 3-8. $6-$7. 301/600Museum open for tours. $7.50, adults; $5, kids age 12 & 2828. www.weinbergcenter.org. under. 301/797-8782. “Ant-Man,” Blue Ridge Summit (PA) Library, 13676 Tour Handley Library, Handley Library, 100 W. Piccadilly Monterey Lane. 6 p.m. Free Marvel movie showing. Rated St., Winchester. 1 p.m. Take a behind the scenes tour, PG-13. 717/794-2240. concentrating on the architecture and history of the Panda Stories – A Storytime in Chinese and English, library. Free. Reservations helpful. 540/662-9041, x11. Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Critter Care Day, Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown 6:30-7 p.m. Stories, songs, and new words and phrases Rd., Middletown, MD. 1-3 p.m. Take care of and interact in Chinese. For ages 3-5, with an adult. 301/600-7000. with the Nature Center animals. Ages 6-10. $10. www.fcpl.org. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. Dance Works Registration Deadline. Dance “Discovery Science: Frozen Bubbles,” Discovery Works takes place Fri. & Sat., Feb. 26-27 (see Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. listing under those dates for details), and is presented by Explore the science behind frozen bubbles. All ages. the Berkeley Arts Council in collaboration with the MBC 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org. Parks and Recreation Dept. Registration packet available & 20 and February 6 & 27 Family Films on www.berkeleyartswv.org/danceworks. at Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, Frozen Tea Party, Jefferson County Community Center, VA. 1-2:30 p.m. Family picnic & movie events. Popcorn 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. and lemonade served. Movies: “Penguins of Mada5:30-6:30 p.m. Girls ages 5-8 may come in favorite gascar” (1/16), “Shrek” (1/30), “Charlotte’s Web” (2/6), princess dresses and enjoy snack and tea. Create tiara and “Home on the Range” (2/27). 540/869-9000, x215. and sing to music from the movie. $10. 304/728-3207. and February 20 Kids Lets Cook, Teaching www.jcprc.org. Kitchen at Ballenger Creek Park, Ballenger Creek Free Movie Night, Smithsburg Library, Community Community Building, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Room, W. Water Street. 7 p.m. “Minions.” Rated PG. Call Frederick. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Basic techniques to for reservations. 301/824-7722. make a complete meal. Ages 6-10. $10. $15 for food & MD International Kids Film Fest, Weinberg supplies. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 Noteworthy Sunday Concert, Washington County a.m. Wide-ranging films for the young and young at heart. Free Library, 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 3 Nearly 50 films, workshops, and special feature film in p.m. “Classical guitarist Candice Mowbray” 301/739the evening. Admission. www.weinbergcenter.org. 3250. www.washcolibrary.org. www.mikff.com. and February 21 Junior Naturalist, Telescope Clinic, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington Kaufman House at Fountain Rock Park, add St., Hagerstown. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your telescope and Frederick. 2-4 p.m. Interactive field based natural history all its parts/manuals and the TriState Astronomers can classes. “Scientific Investigations” (1/17) and “Humans help you get going. Call Discovery Station to schedule an in the Landscape” (2/21). 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$90, nonmember; $65, member. 301/698-0656. www.delaplaine.org. R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Brunswick (MD) Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 11 a.m.-12 noon. Reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal. www.fcpl.org. Young Naturalist Program, Foundation of the State Arboretum, Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 4-6:30 p.m. “Creatures of the Night.” Nature-based program for kids in grades 1-6. Explore the natural world through hands-on activities, close observation, games and crafts. 540/837-1758, x224. www.blandy.virginia.edu. Parent’s Night Out, Clarke County Parks & Recreation, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. 5-9 p.m. Pizza party, fun & games. For children ages 3-12. Must be potty trained. $16. $12 for families with over 2+ kids. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. All County Orchestra Concert, North Hagerstown High School, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. 7 p.m. Hear some of the best middle and high school orchestra musicians in Washington County. Admission. 301/7662928. www.wcps.k12.md.us. Mother Seton School HSA Spaghetti Supper and Open House, 100 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg, MD. 12 noon-3 p.m. Spaghetti with meatballs and sausages and homemade sauce. $8, ages 11 & up; $5, ages 3-10; free, ages 2 & under. 301/447-3161. www.mothersetonschool.org. Faith Christian Academy Open House, 138 Greensburg Rd., Martinsburg. 9 am-6 pm. Christian education for PreK4 thru 12th grade. 304/2630011. www.faithchristianacademy.net Shalom Christian Academy Open House, 126 Social Island Rd., Chambersburg. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. School is open for ages preschool through 12th grade. Tour the campus, meet with admissions and financial aid representatives, receive information packet and learn about scholarship opportunities. 717/375-2223. www.ShalomCA.com. Saint Joseph School Open House, 110 E. Stephen Street, Martinsburg. K-8 tours, 5 p.m.; PreK tours, 5 & 5:30 p.m. Education rooted in a Catholic foundation and rigorous curriculum that challenges and inspires for ages 2 through grade 8. Register at Openhouse@sjswv.org. 304/267-6447. www.sjswv.org. Family Game Night, Middletown (MD) Branch Library, 101 Prospect St. 6-7:30 p.m. Come play an assortment of board games as a family. 301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org. “Special Friends Night,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 5-7 p.m. Discovery Station would like to celebrate all the special needs families in our community. Open only for special needs families. $5, adults; $3, children ages 4-17. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org. Hagerstown Community College Children’s Learning Center Open House, 11400 Robinwood Dr. 9-11:30 a.m. Serving the needs of young children ages 2-5 by providing a high quality early childhood program. Tours can be arranged any time. 240/5002322. www.hagerstowncc.edu/student-services/ childrens-learning-center. Family Bingo Night, Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave. 6-7 p.m. Play Bingo at the library. 301/600-6329. www.fcpl.org. & 29 “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!” Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Thurs., 5:30 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. From the Fred Rogers Company and PBS Kids. Admission. www.weinbergcenter.org. to 31 Icefest, Downtown Chambersburg, PA. Thurs., 5-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 4-10 p.m.; Sun., 12 noon-7 p.m. Winter festival featuring custom designed ice sculptures, ice carving, ice slide, scavenger hunt, and many more activities. www.icefestpa.com.

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Saint Mary Catholic School Open House & Tours, 30 218 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 9 a.m.-12 noon. Prospective new students and families are invited to learn about our fully accredited Pre-K through 8th grade. 301/7331184, x102. www.stmarycatholicschool.org. Desserts with a Healthy Twist, Teaching Kitchen at Ballenger Creek Park, Ballenger Creek Community Building, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 10-13, 2-4 p.m. for ages 6-10. $10. Food and supplies cost $15. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. Get Ready for Groundhog Day, Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 11 a.m.-12 noon. Ages 3-5. $6. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. Challenge Game Workshop, Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2-3 p.m. Children age 9 & up are invited to participate, but limited to 40 children. Free. Please RSVP. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org. The Futurist: Adam Trent, The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. 7 p.m. Star of Broadway hit show “The Illusionists” and #1 selling magic show in the world. During Downtown Chambersburg’s IceFest. Admission. 717/2630202. www.thecapitoltheatre.org. and February 27 Baby Signs Playgroup, Rose Hill Manor Park & Museum, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free class for ages less than 1 year and 7 mos. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. to February 28 “James and The Giant Peach,” The Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Sat. & Sun., 1:30 p.m. Adaptation of Barbara Park’s popular book. $14. 301/694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org. Shalom Christian Academy Open House, 126 Social Island Rd., Chambersburg. 2-5 p.m. School is open for ages preschool through 12th grade. Tour the campus, meet with admissions and financial aid representatives, receive information packet and learn about scholarship opportunities. 717/375-2223. www.ShalomCA.com.

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February to 4 Saint Mary Catholic School Open House & Tours, 12 p.m. 218 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 9 a.m.Prospective new students and families are invited to learn about our fully accredited Pre-K through 8th grade. 301/733-1184, x102. www.stmarycatholicschool.org. , 8, 15, 22 & 29 Sensory Playtime, Walkersville (MD) Branch Library, 57 W. Frederick St. 11:20 a.m.-11:50 a.m. Stimulating playtime for children ages 0-30 months which includes tactile balls/toys, musical instruments, stuffed animals, scarves, parachutes, and sensory craft time. 301/845-8880. www.fcpl.org. , 9, 16 & 23 Saint Joseph School Tour Tuesdays, 110 E. Stephen Street, Martinsburg. PreK tours start at 9 a.m. and grades K-8 tours start at 11 a.m. Education for ages 2 through grade 8 rooted in a Catholic foundation and rigorous curriculum that challenges and inspires. Register at Openhouse@sjswv.org. 304/267-6447. www.sjswv.org. St. John Regional Catholic School Open House, 8414 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. 9-11 a.m. Join us and find out the SJRCS difference in grades PreK through 8th grade. 301/662-6722. www.sjrcs.org. Tour Handley Library, Handley Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester. 6:30 p.m. Take a behind the scenes tour, concentrating on the architecture and history of the library. Free. Reservations helpful. 540/662-9041, x11. to 24 “Manners Can Be Fun!” Walkersville (MD) Rec Center, in Walkersville Elementary School, 83 Frederick St. Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. A fun and interactive way to learn etiquette skills. Ages 5-9. $69. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. First Friday Fun, The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 9:30-10:30 a.m. “The Turnip.” Story, activities & craft. Program for ages 2-5. $4 per child. Pre-registration recommended. 301/6002936. www.recreater.com. Heritage Academy Open House, 12215 Walnut Point West, Hagerstown. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. An independent Christian school providing a K4-12th grade educational program. 301/5822600. www.heriage-academy.net. Storyland: A Sensory Storytime for Little Ones, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 10:15-10:45 a.m.

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We also rent: Moonbounces, Slides, Games, Concessions, Obstacle Courses, Interactive Games, Trackless Trains & Rides, Generators & Heaters,Tables & Chairs, Tents and MORE! Special storytime in partnership with Frederick Co. Infants and Toddlers Program. Ages birth to 3 years, with an adult. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org. Casino Royale, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hagerstown. 6-10 p.m. A Discovery Station Fundraiser. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, casino games with funny money, music, cash bar, and a live auction. $25. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org. , 12, 19 & 26 Basic Principles of Great Drawing, Composition & Design, The Berkeley Art Works gallery, 116 N. Queen St., Martinsburg. Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Fee. Pre-registration required. 304/620-7277. www.berkeleyartswv.org. to March 1 “6th Annual Art Washington County Art Educators 2016,” The Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reception Feb. 5, 5-7 p.m. 301/791-3132. www.washingtoncountyarts.com.

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Creative Children, Clarke County Parks & 6 Recreation, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. 9-11 a.m. Valentines and candy making. Ages 5-12. $16. $12. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. Banner School Open House, 1730 N. Market St., Frederick. 10 a.m.-12 noon. Non-sectarian, independent, coeducational day school for children in Preschool through 8th grade. Tour the campus, complete an application, schedule a Shadow Day and Assessment. RSVP to admission office. 301/6959320, x12. www.BannerSchool.org. Young Naturalist Program, Foundation of the State Arboretum, Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 9-11:30 a.m., grades 1-3; 12:30-3 p.m., grades 4-6. “Eco-Investors.” Nature-based program for kids in grades 1-6. Explore the natural world through hands-on activities, close observation, games and crafts. 540/837-1758, x224. www.blandy.virginia.edu.

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January/February 2016 Heads Up Calendar of Events Feb. cont. from page 21 Explore & Create, The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. “Snow & Ice.” Pre-registration recommended. Ages 2-5. $6 per adult/child pair. 301/600-1650. www.recreater.com. AHA CPR & First Aid/AED, Clarke County Parks & Recreation, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. 12 noon-4 p.m. Ages 16 & up. $55. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks (MD), 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike. 1-2 p.m. Reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal. 301/874-4560. www.fcpl.org. Youth Workshop: Crazy Hats, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, 901 Amherst St., Winchester. 1-4 p.m. Inspired by “CUT!” youth learn how to sew a hat and decorate it with beads, feathers and more. $20. MSV Members, $15. Registration required by Feb. 1. 540/662-1473, x240. www.themsv.org. “Discovery Science: Frozen Bubbles,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Explore the science behind frozen bubbles. All ages. 301/7900076. www.discoverystation.org. Family Movie, Washington County Free Library, 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. “Minions.” 301/739-3250, x250. www.washcolibrary.org. Creative Outlet Drop-In Art Session, Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 3-5 p.m. India: Festival of Flying Kites. 301/698-0656. www.delaplaine.org. February First Saturday – Fire in Ice, Downtown Frederick. 3-9 p.m. Tons of ice sculptures, an ice playground and an ice walk along Carroll Creek. Hot chocolate, s’mores, & fire stations to warm things up. 301/698-8118. www.visitfrederick.org. Daddy Daughter Dance, E-Ventplex at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 4-6 p.m. or 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dance the night away with your princess. Dress is semi-formal, but formal wear welcomed. Ages 4-12. $45 per couple, $20 for each additional child. Preregistration required. Register online. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. All County Band/Jazz Band Concert, North Hagerstown High School, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. 7 p.m. Hear some of the best middle and high school band and jazz band musicians in Washington County. Admission. 301/7662928. www.wcps.k12.md.us. Geocaching, Jefferson County Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 1-3 p.m. Learn about Geocaching and then go find treasure in Sam Michael’s Park. Ages 10 & up. $15. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org. Rockin’ Rocks & Fabulous Fossils, Room #2 at Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Middletown, MD. 1-3 p.m. Learn about the many rocks and minerals in the collections at the park. Ages 8-12. $10. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

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R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Urbana (MD) Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. 2-3 p.m. Reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal. 301/600-7000. www.fcpl.org. Noteworthy Sunday Concert, Washington County Free Library, 100 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 3 p.m. “Remembering Pete Seeger” Presented by Spook Handy. 301/739-3250. www.washcolibrary.org. First Art Experiences, Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Explore basic art materials with your child ages 18-35 months. 301/600-7200. www.fcpl.org. Family Yoga Night, Middletown (MD) Branch Library, 101 Prospect St. 66:45 p.m. 301/371-7560. www.fcpl.org. Valentines Dance, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 6:307:15 p.m. Bring your special someone and dance along to some fun tunes. You can also make a craft. Valentine fun for the whole family. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org. Movie Matinee, Walkersville (MD) Branch Library, 57 W. Franklin St. 3-5 p.m. Chill after school with your friends and a movie. 301/845-8880. www.fcpl.org. Family Night, Emmitsburg (MD) Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave. 6-7 p.m. Make a winter art project and listen to a selection of winter-themed books. 301/600-6329. www.fcpl.org. & 27 Paws for Reading, Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, VA. 1-2:30 p.m. Read a favorite book to a canine listener. 540/869-9000, x215. Let’s Move, The Children’s Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 9:30-11 a.m. “Let’s Build A Snowman.” Ages 2-5. $4. 301/600-1650. www.recreater.com. Little Hands Cooking, Teaching Kitchen at Ballenger Creek Park, Ballenger Creek Community Building, 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. 10-11:30 a.m. “Pinkalicious.” Ages 2.5-5. $22. 301/6002936. www.recreater.com. Winter Sowing for Preschoolers Workshop, Agricultural Heritage Center, 185 Franklin Farm Rd., Chambersburg. 10 a.m.-12 noon. Families make minigreenhouses to start seeds for spring. $15 per family. Call to register. 717/2639226. www.extension.psu.edu/events. Valentines Day Craft, Jefferson County Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 4:155:15 p.m. Make a lovely Valentines Day Craft. Ages 3 & up. $10. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org. Hagerstown Model Train Sale, Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Sharpsburg, MD. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Supports museum activities at Antietam Station. All gauges, Brass, Lionel & American Flyer, railroad collectibles and Hobby tools and parts. $5. Free under 12. 301/800-9829. www.antietamstation.com. Parent’s Night Out, Clarke County Parks & Recreation, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. 5-9 p.m. Pizza party, fun & games. For children ages 3-12. Must be potty trained. $16. $12 for families with

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over 2+ kids. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. & 14 The Central Maryland Antique Tractor Club Toy Auction and Show, Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. An auction with consigned collectibles and farm toys. Auction on Sat. and toy show on Sun. 717/552-7691. www.visitfrederick.org. Visiting Artist Series, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 19 W. Cork St., Winchester. Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Free with Museum admission. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net. to April 9 Saturday Morning Youth Program, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon. 10-11 a.m. on April 9. Free art classes – Find application online. Registration required. 301/739-5727. www.wcmfa.org. Cupid’s Creatives, Rose Hill Manor Park & Museum, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 1-3 p.m. Explore the history of Valentine’s Day. Ages 5-10. $4. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com. Red Cross Babysitter Training, Clarke County Parks & Recreation, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Ages 11-15. $70. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov/parks. Celebrate President’s Day, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 1-1:45 p.m. Enjoy a visit from Presidents Washington and Lincoln. For preschool and elementary age children. 301/600-1630. www.fcpl.org. President’s Day Celebration, Rose Hill Manor Park & Museum, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. 1-3 p.m. Enjoy a birthday party for Presidents Washington and Lincoln and discover how they changed our nation. Ages 5-12. $5. 301/6002936. www.recreater.com. Winter Carnival, Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 2-2:45 p.m. Play games such as plinko, ring toss, bean bag throw, bowling, shoot hoops, and more. Best for ages 3 and up with an adult. 301/600-7200. www.fcpl.org. Winter Wonderland, Brunswick (MD) Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave. 2-3 p.m. Crafts, activities, and games. For children accompanied by an adult. 301/600-7250. www.fcpl.org. Family Movie, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks (MD), 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike. 11 a.m.1 p.m. 301/874-4560. www.fcpl.org. Kinder Konzert, Hagerstown Community College, Kepler Theater, 11400 Robinwood Dr., Hagerstown. 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. & 12 noon. The Maryland Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet performs a free concert for preschool children. 301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphony.org. Friends Meeting School Open House, 3232 Green Valley Rd., Ijamsville, MD. 1-3 p.m. Friends offers a whole program for ages 3 through 12th grade. Private tours can also be scheduled from 9-3 p.m. on Monday through Friday. 301/798-0288. www.friendsmeetingschool.org. R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Walkersville (MD) Branch Library, 57 W.

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Frederick St. 6:30-7 p.m. Reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal. 301/845-8880. www.fcpl.org. Special Astronomy Program 2016: News from Pluto, Renfrew Institute for Cultural & Environmental Studies, Renfrew Park Visitors Center, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. 7 p.m. Star viewing after the program. 717/762-0373. www.renfrewinstitute.org. My Dolly & Me Tea Time, Jefferson County Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Special tea time for your child and their special doll. Tea, snack, special arts & crafts and other fun activities. Ages 5-10. $15. 304/7283207. www.jcprc.org. Superhero Party, Hagerstown (MD) Community College ARCC, 11400 Robinwood Dr. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Superhero Meet-and-Greet, bat cave shopping, temporary superhero tattoos, moonbounce, scooters, coloring, magic shows, parade of superheroes, & more. Costumes encouraged. Everyone must have a ticket. $5, ages 0-9; $2, ages 10 & up. 240/3132805. www.washco-md.net/recreation. “Drew Thomas Magic - Materialize,” H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg (PA) University, 1871 Old Main Dr. 8 p.m. $25-$40. 717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.com. Young Naturalist Program, Foundation of the State Arboretum, Blandy Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. 9-11:30 a.m., grades 1-3; 12:30-3 p.m., grades 4-6. “Skulls, Scat & Skins.” Nature-based program for kids in grades 1-6. Explore the natural world through hands-on activities, close observation, games and crafts. 540/8371758, x224. www.blandy.virginia.edu. “The Monster Who Ate My Peas,” Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, MD. 11 a.m. Arts Power’s original musical production about the value of will power. Designed for young people in grades K-2 and their families. $6-$8. 410/848-7272. http://carrollcountyartscouncil.org. Daddy/Daughter Dance, Jefferson County Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $20, with dinner/ couple; $10, without dinner/ couple. $12/person at door, no dinner. $8 each add’l child. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org. Cumberland Valley School of Music Suzuki Student Recital, Thomson Alumnae Chapel, Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg. 2:30 p.m. 717/261-1220. www.cvsmusic.org. Faith Christian Academy Open House, 138 Greensburg Rd., Martinsburg. 9 am-6 pm. Christian education for PreK4–12th grade. 304/ 263-0011. www.faithchristianacademy.net Shalom Christian Academy Open House, 126 Social Island Rd., Chambersburg. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. School is open for ages preschool through 12th grade. Tour the campus, meet with admissions and financial aid representatives, receive information packet and learn about scholarship opportunities. 717/375-2223. www.ShalomCA.com. Family Movie Night, Middletown (MD) Branch Library, 101 Prospect St. 6-7:30

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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

Adult and Youth Art Classes wcmfa.org/learn/classes Get out of the house and in to the Museum!

Register now for classes at wcmfa.org/learn/classes! Youth Art Classes Little Illustrators: | Melissa Gibson, Wednesdays/Thursdays, 9 - 10 a.m. Starts January 7 (Rotating Schedule) Elementary After-School Art Program: Melissa Gibson, Wednesdays, 3 - 4 p.m. Starts January 6 Middle After-School Program: Judah Claxton, Tuesdays, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Starts January 5 Adult Art Classes are also offered. For more information on the Museum, please call (301) 739-5727 or visit www.wcmfa.org. Museum hours are Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sun. 1 to 5 p.m.

p.m. Family-friendly movie. 301/3717560. www.fcpl.org. and March 1 & 29 Worlds in Motion, William M. Brish Planetarium, 20 Commonwealth Ave., Hagerstown. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Upper elementary audiences learn about the motions of the universe from the atomic level to galactic, and take a tour of the night sky. Galileo: The Power of the Telescope, 7-8 p.m. Witness the history and modern uses of the telescope, and take a tour of the night sky. Intended for general audiences. Each presentation: $3, adults; $2, children & students; free, senior citizens with WCPS Gold Card; $10, maximum family cost. 301/766-2898. First Aid & CPR Certification Course, Jefferson County Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 6:30-9 p.m. First Aid and adult, child and infant CPR. Ages 15 & up. $65. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org. Super Hero Party, Jefferson County Community Center, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite super hero and enjoy a snack, games and craft. Ages 3-5. $10. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org. “Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live,” H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg (PA) University, 1871 Old Main Dr. 7:30 p.m. $23-$37. 717/4777469. www.luhrscenter.com. & 27 “Dance Works,” Musselman High School complex, Inwood, WV. A two-day festival of master dance classes and a gala performance

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(Sat. 7 pm). Ballet, modern, jazz, hiphop and folk (designed for dancers ages 10 and up); & seminar on nutrition is being scheduled. Registration deadline Jan. 22. www.berkeleyartswv.org/danceworks R.E.A.D. with Wags for Hope, Brunswick (MD) Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Thurmont (MD) Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd. 11 a.m.-12 noon. Reading aloud to a specially trained “listening” animal. 301/600-7250. www.fcpl.org. Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 2 & 5 p.m. America’s most loved animal expert on stage. Admission. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

March Young Writers’ Workshop, Shenan5 doah University, Winchester. 10 a.m.2 p.m. www.projectwrite.org. 4th Annual Hagerstown Birth & Babies Fair, Best Western Grand 6 Venice Hotel, 431 Dual Hwy, Hagerstown. 1-5 p.m. Informed birth and parenting support, unique and family-friendly products, exhibitors, free workshops, and more. www.hagerstownbirth.org. Banner School Open House, 1730 N. Market St., Frederick. 9-11 a.m. Nonsectarian, independent, coeducational day school for Preschool through 8th grade. Tour the campus, complete an application, schedule a Shadow Day and Assessment. RSVP to the admission office. 301/695-9320, x12. www.BannerSchool.org. -CG

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Jeffrey Pearlman, D.D.S. & Melanie Newman, D.D.S, Children’s Dentistry . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover The Pediatric Center of Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pediatric Dental Center of Frederick . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Phinishing Touches Photography . . . . 4 Powhatan School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ProDesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Project Write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 St John Regional Catholic School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Saint Joseph School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 St Mary Catholic School . . . . . . . . . . 15

Heritage Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Shalom Christian Academy. . . . . . . . 13

Hometown Learning Centers . . . . . . 14

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Jefferson Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Kids First Swim Schools . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Light of the Child Montessori School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Moms in Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Mother Seton School. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Muscular Skeletal Therapies . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

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Shepherdstown School of Dance. . . . 1 Southside Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Trinity Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Washington County Museum of Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Wee Cycle Consignment Store . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

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Sore Muscles?

Bruises?

Difficulty Sleeping?

Give Clinical Massage a Try BY

BETH VOLLMER noses. Linda, CPT, describes a client who had a stroke and was unable to speak clearly enough to communicate and could not use the left side of his body. Over the course of a year with routine muscle therapy, he was able to use those muscles better. The key is to move the specific muscles and re-introduce them to the brain. A therapist at Muscular Skeletal Therapies noticed a swollen area on another client above the kidneys, which was discovered to be a pocket of infection. Since it was caught early, the ailment was treated, and the client is happily alive to tell the story. Linda adds, “Muscular Skeletal Therapies, Inc. is a team effort, and everyone on our team has a success story.”

he idea of a not being able to move correctly compounded by not knowing what is causing the problem is a scary thought. Muscular Skeletal Therapies, Inc. in Martinsburg, WV is the business to call to help find the answer. Owned by Peter and Linda Juergensen, the couple take a hands-on approach by applying orthopedic massage practices along with care and compassion to deliver the muchneeded result of the body feeling better. The work performed is based on what the client needs, and each session lasts as long as needed to relieve muscle pain. Peter, NCLMT, CKTP says, “We keep the working person working. We keep people functional. That’s our job, and massage was started to keep people working.”

Clients call with headaches, frozen toes and shoulders, constipation, pulled muscles, twisted muscles, sleeping problems, heel spurs, arthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, sprained knees and thumbs, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, rolled ankles, pulled hips, sciatica, pneumonia, bronchitis, ticks, and the possibility of skin cancer or a head cold. A bruise, which is seen as something routine and simple can eventually cause problems. Depending on where the bruise is located, it can keep a person from being functional and walking correctly. The longer a bruise stays in the tissue, the longer it takes to heal, which can generate problems in the future. Some injuries are severe, like ligament ailments, so a session may only last 30 seconds to a minute, resulting in a client being seen a few times a week for a short amount of time. The problem of congestion is resolved by using low frequency percussion, which breaks up mucus so it can be coughed out. The procedure starts by applying heat to the face using clay heat packs followed by the use of a machine called a percussor massager that goes over the sinus passages by applying gentle pressure to break up congestion so you can breathe through your nose. Another form of treatment is the use of an inversion table. The person is tilted to a 40 degree angle to reduce pain and inflammation while the suspected muscles are worked on in a specific way targeted to the person’s pain. Typical spa and massage services are about relaxation, but the goal of clinical massage is to keep people upright and back on the sports field, in the classroom or at work. Every job — whether it is going to school and sitting at a desk or packing boxes on a truck — puts a strain on the body. If the details of the job are understood, then the remedy to help them is manageable. Treatment can be performed on a person of any age, and the ability to change a person’s life is within reach by making the body function efficiently. Many difficult cases have passed through the doors of Muscular Skeletal Therapies, such as injuries that won’t go away or misdiag-

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Children with incognizance and bed wetting are able to be helped with muscle treatments, including a newborn baby who screamed constantly because of a hard labor and birth. All were helped with simple muscle movements to realign the body. The goal is to try to educate the patient and not just fix the problem. Children are brought in to help them relax — many sit too much so they don’t stretch their muscles, which can make focusing difficult, resulting in problems in school. The benefit to children receiving treatment is the knowledge of learning at a young age about tense muscles and how to recognize them. Children with autism, asberger’s and ADHD benefit from clinical massage, because it helps them focus and helps them find their thoughts so they’re not as frustrated. Children are able to feel better while learning healthy ways for dealing with stress and giving them the tools to enable them live an independent life. A change in a child’s life, known as a life transition, such as moving or attending a new school can be made easier by implementing muscle therapy. Many people experience trauma to the body from falling or hurting themselves in some way, and clinical massage is a safe place for someone to release their life stresses. Keeping emotions bottled up inside makes the muscles tense causing pain, which muscle therapy can relieve. The services that are offered are orthopedic massage, infant massage, geriatric massage, active isolated stretching, CranioSacral therapy, deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage, sports massage, lymphatic drainage and cold laser therapy. Muscular Skeletal Therapies, Inc. can be reached by calling the office at 304264-6092 or 304-671-1484. You may also submit a request online by providing your contact information and you will receive a call back. The website is www.muscularskeletaltherapys.com. See their ad on inside back cover. Beth Vollmer lives in Hagerstown, Md., with her one-year-old son, Micah. Beth is passionate about writing, photography, animals, nutrition and exercise.

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