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Family Health Sound, Style, Meaning or Inspiration?

Common Food Allergies and Intolerances

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Sugar Substitutes

What’s in a Name?

Baby and toddler items reviewed and available in our Reader’s Giveaway New this issue

Mombits These pick-me-ups for mom are also available in our Reader’s Giveaway

Sensory Processing Disorder February is

National Children’s Dental Health Month

Our Heads Up calendar of events features the area’s best family-friendly fun!

Shepherdstown, WV offers families the perfect destination for spending the day. You’ll be pleased to find some of the finest shopping for children in the area.

And the best part is that these stores are conveniently located within walking distance of one another.

There’s no need to leave the area to find children’s gifts that are special and unique. Come discover what is sure to become your favorite shopping destination for children of all ages.

Shepherdstown is also the home to organizations offering a variety of classes for children in the arts. Whether your child prefers dance, music or leans toward art, you’ll be sure to find something offered to enrich his or her mind. www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com

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Our editorial mission: Child Guide strives to provide families and educators with a free publication packed with good ideas and local resources for raising happy, healthy children – because we believe that being a loving guide for your child is the most important job in the world.

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2011 Cover Kids Contest . . . . . . . . . .4 Heads Up Calendar of Events . . . . .21

Articles February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Establishing your Baby’s Dental Home –

By Age One The Right Start for your Baby’s Teeth A Guide to Navigating Common Food Allergies & Intolerances . . . . . . .10 How Meaningful is a Name? . . . . . . . . .6

Living Healthier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Debunking Sugar Substitutes Kidbits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Modern Manners 101 . . . . . . . . . . .12 Modeling Manners at Home Mombits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Readers Giveaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Resource lists: Birthday Club & Party Planner . . . .14 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Open Houses for Private Schools and Preschools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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Diet soda n o consumpti as h e id w d rl wo ver reached o allons. g four billion g in See Liv on Healthier . page 8

What’s in a name?

Did you know Olivia means olive tree?

See story on page 6 and take the quiz.

Can guess the 10 most popular American baby names from their meanings?

From the cover Michele Althouse of Hagerstown with her 4-year-old twins Elena and Reed at the main entrance of the new Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

See caption on next page for more about the twins.

Cover photo by Crespo & Associates Photography. www.crespophoto.com • See ad on page 3.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Katherine Cobb Suzanne Hovermale Sara Jones Wendy C. Kedzierski Lori Rypka Valley Dental Associates Michael T. Virts, DDS

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The Althouse family in the lobby of Meritus Medical Center.

n a place where an average of five babies are born every day, the chance to create a brand-new space to welcome infants and their families is one about which nurses and doctors can usually only dream.

Meritus Medical Center, the new $294 million hospital that replaced Washington County Hospital in December, is not only bringing the Tri-State area the latest in medical technology and emergency care. It’s also making the process of caring for new and healthy babies easier for medical staff and more comfortable for families as a result of extensive planning by the hospital’s medical team.

"New families will love the additional space for mom, baby, and family members," said Jody Bishop, Administrator, Labor and Delivery."From our new birthing rooms to our

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new Special Care Nursery, every detail was designed with new families in mind."

The new, 510,000-square foot hospital, on Robinwood Drive in Hagerstown three miles from the old hospital, adds six obstetric beds to the number available previously.

The special care nursery is an inviting, but modern, space with butterflies and caterpillar cutouts adding a touch of whimsy, and more importantly offering technology that allows the hospital to care for premature infants as young as eight weeks premature.

Delivery rooms are outfitted with hardwood floors, benches that flatten into sleeper couches for overnighting parents, and a pocket door that allows mothers a bit of private, quiet time while baby sleeps in the crib.

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Reed and Elena were born at 24 weeks and spent 4 months in the NICU at Univ. of MD. Michele gratefully states, “They truly would not be here if it wasn't for the medical staff that cared for them.” New technology at Meritus will provide care for babies born at 28 weeks.

Other features include a dedicated and charming play area for young visiting family members, and a family apartment that provides short-term accommodations for parents needing to stay overnight with an infant or child.

Rooms in the Pediatric Suite feature pictures of playful kites, balloons and airplanes on the ceiling, and nursing stations in a triangular pattern specially designed by the nursing staff to afford a view of all their small patients’ rooms from a single spot at the nursing station.

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The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet A new cookbook featuring over 200 wholesome and natural infant and toddler recipes that helps take the guesswork out of feeding baby. The book’s recipes take 10 minutes or less to prepare and use ingredients moms already have in the house. This book by Tina Ruggiero, MS, RD, should be a must-have on every mom’s list. Plus all the recipes contain nutritional analysis so moms know what they are putting into those little bodies! Introducing nourishing, quality foods right from the start positively shapes a child’s food preferences, reduces the potential for allergies and ensures proper growth and development. Available at www.homemadebabyfood.net

AnimalFun Infant Tableware Sets are the cutest, most colorful, innovative tableware for infants and toddlers that makes meal time fun for little ones. Coaxing young children to eat who are first starting on solids can be very hard, but the fun and eye-catching AnimalFun Infant Tableware makes it much more enjoyable for children and so much easier for parents. Each set comes with divided plate, bowl and spoon and comes in fun shapes and styles, with themes including baby chick, baby cow, baby monkey and baby tiger. Made of high-quality, durable material, the AnimalFun Infant Tableware is dishwasher safe and virtually unbreakable.

Each AnimalFun Infant Tableware set retails for $15.99 at stores throughout North America. www.snacktrap.com or 248-828-7460.

Tiny Hiney was created by two moms with a passion for fashion. Their infant and toddler designs are unique, stylish and modern (photo at top right). They are made with rhinestones, studs and specialty materials in baby and toddler sizes 3 months to 4T. Tiny Hiney uses the highest quality fabrics on the market to make their garments. Our 100% luxurious pima cotton onesies, diaper covers, shirts and dresses are the most comfortable and softest

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pieces of clothing that children will wear.

Items include burnout shirts, beanies, tanks, hoodies, long sleeve shirts, karate pants,cardigans and other trendy items. www.thetinyhiney.com and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/thetinyhiney.

Crispy Fruit Snacks are made from 100% freeze-dried fruit with no additives or preservatives and are packed with delicious fresh fruit taste.

Each serving of Crispy Fruit is 40 calories or less and are a fun and healthy alternative to sugary treats for kids and adults.

Crispy Fruit snacks are available in five delicious flavors: Crispy Apples, Crispy Asian Pears, Crispy Bananas, Crispy Mangoes and Crispy Pineapples. They come in single serving bags or handy Grab and Go 6-packs. MSRP is $1.49 for .36-oz. single serving size and $7.99 for 6-pack.

All-natural Crispy Fruit contain no preservatives (including sulfides), fat, cholesterol or sodium and are peanut/tree nut free, gluten-free, dairy free and certified kosher by Shatz Kosher Services.

All of Crispy Green’s products can be found in the produce and grocery aisles of many leading supermarkets, natural and whole food stores located throughout the U.S. and can be ordered online at Amazon.com.

The BandaBib is a bib designed with the dribbling baby in mind. Designed in a unique and fashionable bandana style, its functional shape allows it to safely and comfortably fit closer to the chin than standard bibs, perfect for catching baby drool. A great alternative to the large, cumbersome food bibs that parents often use with babies, the BandaBib catches all baby’s drool without being uncomfortably bulky.

Its adjustable design allows it to effectively fit

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children from 3 months to 3 years old. No need to buy larger bibs as children get older. The BandaBib comes in a variety of colors and styles and is made from 100% soft cotton fabrics free of harsh chemicals.

Retails for $12. www.bazzlebaby.com or 800-519-3386.

Pizza Munchees. Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years.

Fast and easy snacks do not have to be unhealthy or tasteless as Health is Wealth is proving with their new Pizza Munchees.

Pizza rolls are perfect for busy families as an after-school or sports snack or as part of an easy meal on a busy night. Pizza Munchees are made with whole-wheat flour, soy cheese, contain no cholesterol, trans fat, or saturated fat and a 6-piece serving has under 200 calories.

The Magic Sleepsuit is an innovative baby sleepwear product created to help babies (and parents) sleep better and longer. It is designed to be used when babies outgrow swaddling, but still need the cozy, secure feeling to aide in their sleep. Consisting of a microfleece outer layer, soft cotton inner layer with a layer of poly-fill in between, the Magic Sleepsuit’s unique design helps muffle the reflexive startle movements that often wake babies and disrupt their sleep. It also helps eliminate the need for blankets or loose bedding. Designed for back sleeping in the crib, the sleepsuit becomes a consistent part of babies’ sleep routine. Its breathable design allows it to be great for warm and cool weather. The Magic Sleepsuit was created by a mother of four who is a pediatric physical therapist. Available for $39.95. www.magicsleepsuit.com or 877458-0130. continued on page 7 January/February 2011

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ow Meaningful is a Name?

BY SARA JONES

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As a child, Sara Roberts Jones artistically rendered her name as “Princess by a Shining Waterfall.” She lives in Stephens City, VA, where she and her husband have enjoyed naming their four children.

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Quiz As interesting as it is to trace name meanings, the fact is that most American parents choose names based on taste, not meaning. Below are meanings for ten of the most popular American baby names according to the Social Security Administration (http://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

Can you identify the names?

Male:

“One who supplants another” (Origin: Hebrew; beginning letter: J)

Female: “God is my oath” (Origin: Spanish/Hebrew; beginning letter: I) Male:

“Strength, endurance” (Origin: Hebrew; beginning letter: E)

Female: “Whole, strong” (Origin: Germanic; beginning letter: E) Male:

“Defender of men” (Origin: Greek; beginning letter: A)

Female: “Wisdom” (Origin: Greek; beginning letter: S) Male:

Created based on popular suffix sound –aden (Origin: American)

Female: “son of Matthew/ Maude” (Origin: English; beginning letter: M) Male:

“God is salvation” (Origin: Hebrew; beginning letter: J)

Female: “Green and growing” (Origin: Greek; beginning letters: CH)

Answers: Jacob, Isabella, Ethan, Emma, Alexander, Sophia, Jayden, Madison, Joshua, Chloe

he name you give your child can mean a lot.

It can motivate a child (William means “protector”) or inspire the imagination (Claire means “bright” or “clear”). But some names have odd meanings (Douglas means “dark blue”) or downright negative ones (Leah means “weary”). Skeptics may balk at Avery (“friend of fairies”), while a poetic soul might be dismayed with Julia (“downy-beard”). And then there’s the whole question of created names – Kaden, Rysa, Jazzlyn, Brayden – which have no traditional meanings at all.

So how important is a name meaning? The short answer is: as important as you want it to be.

For the parent who considers a name’s meaning to be important, take some time to research your favorite names.

Check several different sources. You’ll find that most name definitions, even traditional ones, vary slightly from one author to another. By looking one up in several different places, you’ll get a good idea as to its general meaning. You’ll also learn to spot false definitions for names that don’t have inspiring meanings (Dana means “from Denmark,” not “full of grace”), or any meaning at all, such as Kayden.

Two good books to start with are A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman and The Baby Name Bible: The Ultimate Guide by America’s baby-naming experts Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz. Online, check out www.behindthename.com and www.babynamewizard.com.

For parents who consider style and sound to be more important than a meaning, you have the opportunity to infuse your child’s name with its own significance. Why did you choose that name? What do you hope your child will become? Although it won’t prevent a girl from wanting to change her name when she turns sixteen, the knowledge that her parents chose a name they love just might help her weather those uncertain years.

But what if you love a name with a strange or negative meaning? You name your daughter Mollie Olivia, only to discover that her names mean “bitter” and “olive tree.” Here’s where you become a name artist. Research where the name comes from. In this case, Mollie is a nickname of Mary. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but “sea of bitterness” is one of the definitions frequently suggested for it. Olivia is associated with olive oil, which since ancient times has been used to soothe pain. Put together, “Mollie Olivia” emerges as someone who soothes bitterness or emotional pain. That’s a meaning that could inspire any child.

A name has many possible meanings: its traditional definition, the circumstances of your child’s conception and birth, or as a way to honor a beloved family member or friend… to name just a few. Just as you choose a name for your child, you can shape its meaning to be an inspiration for a lifetime. And that means a lot.

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According to a health study by the Mayo Clinic about nutrition and healthy eating, coffee is found to have nearly twice the caffeine of black tea.

Related studies have shown that too much caffeine can be associated with increased heart-rate, restlessness, anxiety, and a host of ills that plague an otherwise vital life. PG tips, Britain’s #1 black tea, provides a healthy alternative for a gentle morning boost. Packed full of vigor and robust flavor, PG tips black tea is a delicious way to invigorate the day, all day, every day.

Second only to water, PG tips is virtually fat-free, calorie-free and contains less than half the caffeine of coffee and no sugar. In addition, PG tips contains a healthy dose of naturally occurring flavonoid antioxidants that research suggests supports a strong, healthy immune system.

Available in an assortment of robust and healthy choices: PG tips Pyramid bags; Loose Tea; One-Cuppa; and Green Tea. To find delicious PG tips in your area, log onto www.pgtipsusa.com for a store locator.

Much like massage and acupressure, the hälsa wellness™ mat is used to naturally stimulate the release of endorphins and oxytocin, the body’s own pain relief hormones.

These hormones also promote mental and physical wellbeing.

The mat consists of 8,820 spikes that stimulate your body’s acupressure points, helping it to release its natural pain relief hormones. Using it is simple, all you have to do is lie down to reap the benefits of increased blood circulation, lower blood pressure and increased nutrient delivery throughout the body.

The hälsa wellness™ mat is an allnatural solution that can help restore your body and mind. It is available in black, green and purple and retails for $39.95. www.stuffjunction.com.

Enter to win Child Guide’s January/February giveaways Four items reviewed in Kidbits on page 5 are available as giveaways for this issue.

Choose from “The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet” cookbook, an AnimalFun infant tableware set, the BandaBit, or a Tiny Hiney certificate. Both Mombits items above are also available – the hälsa wellness™ mat or 2 boxes of PG tips tea.

Please enter my name in the drawing for the January/February Child Guide giveaway.

(One entry per household, please.) Entries must be received by February 11.

Enter online at www.childguidemagazine.com or mail form to: Child Guide, Attn: Jan/Feb Giveaway, PO Box 3529, Hagerstown, MD 21742-3529.

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Living Healthier

BY KATHERINE COBB

Debunking Sugar Substitutes

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e all know the evils of eating sugar nowadays. Between experts citing its drug-like appeal, to how it affects our blood sugar and brain chemicals, to the fact that we’re all consuming way too much of it — we get it.

But if we can’t have the real thing, what about using artificial or natural sweeteners? It’s a perfectly reasonable assumption (especially from a nation who likes to have their cake and eat it too), and the numbers don’t lie. The world consumes 7.5 million metric tons of artificial sweeteners every year; diet soda consumption alone has reached over four billion gallons.

Part of the draw is the no- or low-calorie claims these substitutes make. Yet it has been widely documented that artificial sweeteners perpetuate a craving for more sweets, which often causes weight gain in those who use them, and results in people overeating the lowcalorie food they’re consuming, Before you or your children decide to consume foods containing sugar substitutes, it is helpful to know the facts.

Sugar substitutes are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which currently approves of stevia, aspartame, sucralose, neotame, acesulfame potassium, and saccharin. Products made with these substances include a bulking agent used to improve mouth-feel (or in other words, make it seem like sugar) and usually achieve sweetness by combining a complex mixture of ingredients.

Saccharin (Sweet’N Low) was the first artificial sweetener invented, discovered by accident in 1979. It is 300 to 500 times as sweet as sugar (sucrose), and was almost banned by the FDA in 1977, but has been deemed safe for use since.

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Aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet) was discovered in 1965 as an anti-ulcer drug. Derived from the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine, it’s about 200 times as sweet as sugar.

Aspartame has been subjected to multiple claims against its safety, including links to cancer and neurological or psychiatric side effects. While numerous analyses and research found aspartame to be safe, many believe and have documented it to be a dangerous chemical food additive, conclusively causing a long list of illnesses and toxic reactions. Aspartame also has more complaints to the FDA than any other food additive combined.

Sucralose (Splenda) is a chlorinated sugar about 600 times as sweet as sugar. When Splenda was sued over its claim that it is “made from sugar so it tastes like sugar,” the company was forced to rescind its slogan. Splenda’s core ingredient is a nonnutritive sweetener that does not grow in sugar fields or appear elsewhere naturally. Its core ingredient — sucralose — is manufactured in laboratories as a synthetic compound. Again, while the FDA shows no adverse issues to using sucralose (despite a staggering list of unwanted side effects), others have written volumes on how it can cause a myriad of physical symptoms.

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Stevia (Truvia) is the newest of the natural sweeteners to bombard the market. Derived from a plant (a member of the chrysanthemum family), it has been used to sweeten foods and beverages for more than 200 years. Despite being 300 times as sweet as sugar, it has no effect on one’s blood sugar or glycemic index, and is believed to be one of the safest alternatives for a sugar substitute at the moment.

With anything as important as the health of you or your family, always read food labels carefully and investigate facts so you can make informed choices about what is best — don’t rely on the FDA to do it for you.

Katherine Cobb has been studying nutrition, fitness and mental health for the past 20 years.

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A guide to navigating common food allergies and intolerances

BY KATHERINE COBB n increasing number of children and

Aadults are suffering from food

allergies and especially, food intolerances.

There’s a big difference between the two, as well as how they are treated. Many food intolerances go undiagnosed because of dismissible common symptoms, such as headaches or indigestion, that go away quickly.

The good news is many food manufacturers are catering to people with allergies and intolerances with products that can be easily digested or substituted.

So, what’s the difference? A food allergy is an immune system response occurring when the body mistakes an ingredient in food as harmful then creates a defense system to fight it.

Symptoms develop when the antibodies are fighting the offending food. The most common food allergies are peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish, milk, eggs, soy products, and wheat/gluten.

Food allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, and the amount of food necessary to trigger a reaction varies by person. Symptoms may include rash or hives, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, itchy skin, shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling of the airways to the lungs or anaphylaxis.

Conversely, a food intolerance is a digestive system response, occurring when something in a food irritates a person’s digestive system or can’t be properly digested. Lactose intolerance is the most common, followed by fructose intolerance, yeast sensitivity and wheat/gluten intolerance.

Food Intolerance symptoms generally include nausea, stomach pain, gas, cramps, bloating, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, headaches, irritability or nervousness.

When people suffer from chronic symptoms (especially gastro-intestinal, neurological, respiratory or skin disorders) food intolerance or food allergy can be suspected. Schedule an appoint-

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ment with a health care provider to see if there are any applicable tests. These are not always conclusive, especially for food intolerances, but there are other common-sense options.

An “elimination diet” is one recommended tool for finding out which foods cause ailing symptoms, and while simple to do, can be challenging due to the limited diet. It involves completely eliminating any suspect foods until symptom-free, then reintroducing the foods slowly, one at a time, to try and ascertain which foods are causing undesired symptoms. It is imperative to keep a detailed daily food diary to keep track of food and symptoms.

The only treatment for food allergies and intolerances is to avoid eating problem foods. In severe cases, allergic reactions can be spurred simply by secondary infiltration of a substance.

For instance, people allergic to gluten may not be able to use a toaster that is also used to toast other breads because there is some cross-contamination while someone who has a gluten intolerance might not be affected by something so minor.

People with food issues must become adept at reading food labels and checking all ingredients for problem foods. They must also be careful when dining out, as many dishes include ingredients that cause allergies or intolerances, even those one wouldn’t suspect. Ask to see the allergy menu; may restaurants now have them, and always alert servers to any special dietary needs and ask that ingredients be verified with the kitchen staff.

There are many products, cookbooks and websites dedicated to helping people navigate the waters of food allergies and intolerances. They have already done the work; utilize it to make the journey easier. And remember how good life will be without the myriad of physical symptoms that accompany an unknown food allergy or intolerance.

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Local mother creates allergy cookbook

Juventa Vezzani prepares one of the healthy and delicious salad recipes from her allergy cookbook for her family. uventa Vezzani of Charles Town, W.Va., remembers her oldest son’s response to his first bite of yogurt with chilling J accuracy. “He went into anaphylaxis and we had to rush him to Urgent Care. Within minutes, his body was covered in hives, his eyelids were swollen shut, and his arms and legs had ballooned.

It was terrifying,” she said.

An allergist finally diagnosed him with a milk and egg allergy, and Vezzani remembers having no idea where to turn or what to do. Inevitably, she and her husband David made numerous mistakes that resulted in more trips to the emergency room and many doses of Benadryl.

As the Vezzani family expanded, so did the allergy: five of their six children have milk allergies/intolerances, even though neither parent does.

She became inspired to create The Milk Allergy Companion & Cookbook to share her findings with others who were going through a similar situation, plus satisfy her quest to make savory dishes the entire family could enjoy.

The Milk Allergy Companion & Cookbook is available through Amazon.com and other online bookstores. Readers won’t be disappointed. The cookbook has over 175 dairy-free recipes; a shopping and eating out guide; a list of hidden sources of dairy; ideas for nursing moms who have to go off of all dairy; ideas for birthday parties, school lunches and other special occasions; quick meal ideas; a list of dairy-free snacks; and tips and tricks for cooking dairy-free.

Vezzani has even more on her website, www.milkallergy companion.com, including links to helpful milk allergy sites, her blog, free monthly dairy-free recipes, an eating out guide, and more in-depth information about the cookbook.

She hopes her cookbook and website can help individuals newly diagnosed with a milk allergy avoid some of the pitfalls and trips to the emergency room that her family had to endure.

She also strived to provide recipes that use normal ingredients the entire family can enjoy, with or without a milk allergy.

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Modern Manners 101

BY WENDY C. KEDZIERSKI

Modeling Manners at Home

ad behavior. We’ve all witnessed it. And I’m not talking about children – I’m talking about grownups. People who are short-tempered, rude, disrespectful. When these people are parents of impressionable children, it’s even worse. Stage moms, ultra-competitive dads, know-it all experts on everything. It’s easy to roll our eyes and be smug in the knowledge that we would never act like that. Thank goodness we would never swear at a soccer game, use rude hand gestures in traffic, freak out on our children in the check-out line.

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You pity the children who have to deal with these parents. But the truth is, in our quest to raise polite young men and women who have integrity and value

Children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite every effort to teach them good manners. ~ Author Unknown

others, the social cues they learn from us can be far more subtle than the obvious faux pas mentioned above.

Parents are the most important guides for good etiquette. As parents, it is our role to model good manners and to provide gentle etiquette instruction as well as opportunities for practice. Before we can have high expectations for how well mannered our children are, we need to examine our own behavior. What more can we do to provide a good example and create an atmosphere that fosters good manners?

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time you can all join together on a busy Saturday is in the morning, a nice breakfast or brunch will work. Set the table properly and eliminate distractions so that good conversation has the opportunity to flow (i.e., no phones, television or reading material allowed).

Think before speaking We tend to follow this advice when talking directly to our children, but sometimes we forget that our children listen to us when we’re on the phone with friends or talking to our spouses.

Are we using appropriate language? Gossiping? Being respectful?

Express affirmation Do we want our children to be better about writing thank-you notes? It helps if they see us writing them. Do we want them to say “please,” “thank you” – and even “I’m sorry” – when appropriate?

We need to look for opportunities to do the same. is important. Here are a few easy tips on how to achieve a setting conducive to building good relationships.

“I really like the way brushed you teeth and got dressed this morning without being asked.”

Disconnect in order to connect

“Thank you for helping your dad outside. I watched you through the window and it made me proud.”

In our frenzied, fast-paced world, we are distracted by so many things, many of which are modern inventions: television, cell phones, Internet. Ironically, we are so connected to these devices that we are inadvertently disconnected from meaningful relationships.

Cell phone calls and text messaging often interrupt face-to-face conversations. Facebook “friends” number in the hundreds – way too many relationships to truly nurture. Tons of tempting television viewing options stream into our homes non-stop. Internet surfing can waste hours of time better spent with family.

I discovered a very helpful, very simple bonding experience one day a few years ago when I was having a conversation with my young daughter. It wasn’t profound discourse; we were just having a good time. And then the phone rang. She stopped talking, expecting me to answer it, as usual. But this time I didn’t. “Go ahead,” I told her. I’ll deal with the phone call later. I want to hear the rest of your story.” She looked relieved and so pleased, as her feelings of importance in my life catapulted to first place. As it should be. It was a good reminder for me. We need to take time and tune out of technology in order to tune into our children.

Make time for meal time Coordinate a nice meal together as a family several times a week. It doesn’t have to be a multiple course dinner. If the only

Encouragement is a big part of etiquette. Positive reinforcement not only buoys our children, it models good manners as well. We want our children to learn to be upbeat and to know how to provide positive reinforcement to others.

The purpose of etiquette training is not to create stiff, superior children who grow into snobs as adults. On the contrary, etiquette training teaches children how to think about others with respect and kindness – to reach out to others so that those around them feel important and worthy of their attention and concern.

We also shouldn’t hound our children, making them feel like we’re watching their every move for manners mistakes. While impulse control is a good virtue for children to learn, we don’t want to crush their spontaneity and spirit.

By improving our relationships with our children, we are helping to improve their relationships with the people they will encounter throughout their lives.

Wendy Kedzierski is the founder of Child Guide Magazine and Modern Manners 101. She is a certified etiquette trainer and has taught students of all ages. She is also the mother of two daughters. For more information on current classes available or to arrange for her to work with your group or organization, visit www.modernmanners101.com or e-mail Wendy@modernmanners101.com.

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Sensory Processing Disorder

BY LORI RYPKA

ost people go through their day consciously and subconsciously using all of their senses. There’s usually not much thought involved – we see, touch, taste, smell and hear anything and everything in our environment.

Others, however, have a more difficult time utilizing their senses. Perhaps a clothing tag is bothersome, loud noises are aggravating, or clumsiness results from a lack of coordination. Often these are not too concerning – except when dealing with the situations impacts daily life. This is the proverbial line that is crossed into the realm of sensory processing disorder.

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Most adults have learned to compensate with their seemingly little “idiosyncrasies.” Kids, on the other hand, haven’t always learned those coping mechanisms, so parents need to be on watch for unusual behaviors that may be more than those quirky personality behaviors that are often dismissed.

Kelly Beins, a Frederick, MD-based occupational therapist certified in treating sensory processing disorders, explained that there are three main categories of SPD, and within each category it is broken down further. The larger “umbrellas” are sensory-based movement challenges, modulation challenges and discrimination challenges. “Children can have one or a combination of the three categories of issues,” she said.

Sensory-based challenges include motor skill problems, such as poor handwriting, difficulty climbing or jumping, and other activities that “use both sides of the body in a coordinated movement,” Beins said. Kids may be clumsy, or really skilled in one sport – such as those that use repetitive movements - but not in others. These kids may be unaware that their clothing is falling off, or may have unbuttoned buttons and untucked shirts.

Modulation challenge manifests as over- or under-sensitivity.

Kids may overreact over putting on shoes, refuse to wear some clothes or insist on wearing certain others, or have difficulty transitioning from one activity to the next. A parent may see this as fairly typical behavior, but when the overreactions are difficult to resolve, perhaps causing difficulty leaving the house, then it is cause for concern. Kids may become very oppositional and try to control everything they can, Beins said. These challenges may manifest in difficulty sleeping, picky eating and toileting challenges.

Discrimination issues are a lesser-known entity, Beins said, as they often overlap with motor skill and modulation challenges.

In this case, the brain doesn’t register sensory input, so a child may not be able to distinguish hot from cold, light from heavy, or may not feel that they have food all over their face. They may have bruises, but do not know where they came from.

These kids may have to see where their hand is going while getting dressed, or have an issue while pulling a shirt on or off because they can’t see their arm, she said.

In every category, there is a disconnect between what information is taken in through the senses and how it is processed and output. Problems can happen at any point in the process – there may not be enough information taken in, the information that comes in can’t be processed, or there are output challenges.

In addition to the typical five senses, occupational therapists also consider two other senses: the vestibular system, or the system of balance, and proprioception, or knowing where one’s body is in space, which may manifest in a child’s inability to sit still.

Beins was also quick to point out that not all kids with sensory processing disorders are on the autism spectrum, although the greater majority of kids with autism also have sensory issues. Within the general population, about 13 percent of average kids exhibit some sort of sensory processing challenge, she said. In her experience, Beins said it is rare to have only one sensory challenge.

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with their handwriting and such, although though modulation issues are more difficult to remedy. And as with any other issues, the earlier an issue is caught, the greater likelihood of successful therapy.

Therapy looks like play, which often confounds parents, Beins said. “It’s going to look like play, but what the therapist is doing is matching activity with skill level,� she said. “If the child is having fun, then the therapist is doing their job.�

Beins cautions parents to ensure that the therapist is trained in dealing with sensory issues, as many qualified occupational therapists are not sensory integration certified.

Also, she said, even if a pediatrician said a child is fine doesn’t mean they don’t have issues.

Carolyn Rushizky of Jefferson County, WV, has learned a lot about SPD over the last several years with her son, Alexander, now 6. Because her brother is severely autistic, she was on higher alert for unusual behaviors in her own children. Her first concern with her son was as a baby, when he didn’t want to be held in the same way her daughter did.

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to leave and reacted with outbursts. He wasn’t transitioning well. She also noticed that clothing tags bothered him. Rushizky began researching sensory processing issues and determined she needed to have her son evaluated.

Alexander was seen at Amber Hill Physical Therapy in Frederick by an occupational therapist trained in sensory processing dysfunction and was determined to have mild issues with his tactile senses, said Rushizky. His treatment began with brush therapy, in which his skin (with the exception of his stomach and private areas) was brushed with a soft nylon brush to desensitize him, and joint compression, in which his joints were methodically pushed and pulled for counts of 5. Therapy continued for 3-4 months, then was released. Rushizky believed he needed more help though.

As her son grew older, loud noises began to bother him. He would cover his ears and cry. At Children’s Therapy Center, Alexander entered into a therapeutic listening program, which incorporates classical music developed for kids with sensory issues played twice a day while the child performed other tasks like playing ball. After about four months, she noticed he did better with sounds.

Rushizky’s son also used equine facilitated therapeutics at Vinny’s Herd, Inc. in Shepherdstown, as well as cranial sacral therapy, which is a touch therapy that helps to move cranial fluid through its proper paths.

Not only did Rushizy learn a great deal about her son and SPD from the various therapies she sought, but she also learned much from the book “The Out-of-Sync Child” by Carol Stock Kranowitz. “Anything she said to do, I did,” Rushizky said. She also learned that while some therapies were covered by insurance, others were not.

Alexander is now in kindergarten and out of therapy, and his mom is proud to report that he’s doing well. Rushizky said he is developing well, despite the occasional issue.

“The key is catching it early and really working at it,” Rushizky said. “I was very proactive and did a lot of research and reading.”

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It’s Open House Season for Private Schools & Preschools Visit or call to learn more about these educational offerings in our area Arts-Based Day Care & Preschool Open House: January 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

3 & 2 Day Preschool and Mini Classes for children ages 1 to 5 years. 304-596-0006 • www.kidsworldwv.com. See pg. 25.

Hagerstown’s Children’s Theater will be opening a new preschool on January 24, 2011 for ages 2 and 3 years 806 Frederick Street, Hagerstown, MD 301-733-8261 • www.mytheaterarts.com

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The Country Day School Open Houses: January 26, February 23, March 23, April 27, and May 25 449 Rose Hill Drive, Kearneysville, WV. Enrolling Smart Start through 8th grade.

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Trinity School of Frederick Open Houses: January 12, February 17, March 15, April 13, and May 5 6040 New Design Road, Frederick, MD. Enrolling grades K-8.

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3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Missoula Children’s Theatre performs with local area children. $10, adults; $8, students. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

“The Nutty Nutcracker,” Wonderment Puppet Theater, 412 W. King St., Martinsburg.

Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon and 2 p.m. $4.50; free admission for children younger than age 2. 304/258-4074. www.wondermentpuppets.com.

Parents’ Night Out, Clarke County Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Popcorn and games. Grades kindergarten through five. $15 per child; $10 per child for two or more children. Advance registration required. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov.

Through Jan. 8 “Christmas Follies: The North Pole Revue,” Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre and Children’s Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. For performance times and ticket information, 301/662-6600. www.wayoffbroadway.com.

Lonesome River Band and Darren Beachley & Legends of the Potomac, Berryville Bluegrass Series, Johnson-Williams Middle School, 200 Swan Ave., Berryville, VA. 7 p.m. Ongoing series raises funds for the Clarke County High School Eagle Athletic Association. $120, season tickets; $22, advance tickets; $25, tickets at the door.

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“Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre and Children’s Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. For performance times and ticket information, 301/662-6600. www.wayoffbroadway.com.

“Squeeze the Bag!” Reynolds Hall, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV. 8 p.m.

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Concert will showcase the bellows-blown bagpipes. $8 to $15. 304/263-2531. www.smad.info.

Through Jan. 31 Holiday open house, Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum at Antietam Station, 17230 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD. Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Holiday-themed layout and railroad artifacts. $2; ages 13 and younger admitted free. 301/824-2239.

Through Feb. 13 “Lions and Dragons and Snakes! Oh My!” Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown (MD) City Park, Virginia Ave. at Park Circle. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Wood carvings by Frank Mish, Jr. 301/7395727. www.wcmfa.org.

Through Feb. 27 The Trains of Christmas Show, Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 300 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.; closed January 1. An “O” Scale 3-Rail Christmas layout with steam and diesel trains operating in a snow scene on four levels. $4, adults; $.50, children ages 12 and under.

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301/865-6800. www.adventureparkusa.com.

Cowboy Christmas dinner and show, Antietam Recreation, 9735 Garis Shop Rd., Hagerstown.

6 p.m. Pre-dinner activities include a wagon ride, live nativity, square dancing, marshmallow roasting and pony rides. A cowboy dinner will be followed by a dramatic Wild West Christmas show featuring champion roper Andy Rotz.

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Downtown Frederick Gives Back, First Saturday event, Main Street area, Patrick and Market streets, Everedy Square and Shab Row, Frederick. 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown shops and restaurants will donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds to charities. 301/698-8118. www.downtownfrederick.org.

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Carillon concert, Baker Park, Carillon Tower, Frederick. 12 noon. Free. 301/600-2888 or 800/999-3613. www.fredericktourism.org.

“Hansel and Gretel,” Fun Company Family Theater Series, Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

January 2, 2 p.m.; January 6 to 8, 7 p.m. $12.

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to Feb. 28 Monocacy and the 2 Underground Railroad, Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibit on slavery and slave resistance at L’Hermitage, home to the second largest enslaved population in Frederick County in 1800. 301/662-3515. www.fredericktourism.org.

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“Make A Mess!” Fountain Rock Park, 8516 Fountain Rock Court, Walkersville, MD. 10 to 11:30 a.m. See how solids, liquids and gases are different through fun science experiments.

Ages 6 to 10. $12. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

“Out of Bounds,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Lego League Team Presentation by Bill Von Alt. 301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

“The Tortoise Versus the Hare,” Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

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and 9 Bluegrass/Country Rhythms with 8 Ryan Stitcher, Visiting Artist Series, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Put some old fashioned fun into your life as you get down with hambone rhythms using washboards and spoons. 540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

to 9, 15, 22, 29 to 30 Model 8 railroad open house, Waynesboro Model Railroad Club, home of Wayne Castle Central, 3291 Waynescastle Rd., Waynesboro, PA. 1-5 p.m. HO Scale, Two-rail and Three-rail O Scale, N Scale layouts. Free. 717/762-9579. www.waynesborotoytrains.blogspot.com.

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Cartoon Fest, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 3 p.m.

Animation on the big screen. $7, adults; $5, seniors, students and children. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

, 16, 23, 30 & Feb. 6 Annual 9 winter model railroad open house, Frederick County Society of Model Engineers, railroad car to the rear of 423 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 1 to 4 p.m. Visit this 70-foot railroad car and see model trains cross bridges, pass through tunnels, creep into towns and fly by on lengthy mainline tracks. Free. 301/371-5293. www.fcsme.com.

to Feb. 22 “Galileo: The Power of the 11 Telescope,” William M. Brish Planetarium, central offices of Washington County Schools, 823 Commonwealth Ave., Hagerstown.

Tuesdays, if Washington County Public Schools are in session that day. 7 p.m. Witness the history and modern uses of Galileo’s scientific instrument. $3, adults; $2, children and students. 301/766-2898. www.tristateastronomers.org.

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COMPILED BY SUZANNE HOVERMALE “The Hagerstown Almanac,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Jerry Spessard will present the historic origin of “The Hagerstown Almanac.”

301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

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Shepherd Preparatory Orchestra and Children’s Chorus, Frank Center, Shepherd University, Shepherstown, WV. 7:30 p.m. $5; free, Shepherd student and Friends of Music MAC cardholders.

800/344-5231, ext. 5555. www.shepherd.edu/musicweb.

and Feb. 19 “S’mores Indoors,” Fountain Rock 22 Park, 8516 Fountain Rock Court, Walkersville, MD. 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Family program about animals that live outside. Stories and snack for ages 4 and above. $4 per person each day. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

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“Winter Feast,” Young Naturalist Program, Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of Virginia, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. First and second graders meet 9 to 11:30 a.m.; third through fifth graders meet 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Series of five Saturday sessions runs through March 12. Dress for weather, part of each session will be outside. Advance registration required. $15 to $22. 540/ 837-1758, ext. 223. www.virginia.edu/blandy.

“Superheroes Day!” Hagerstown Community College ARCC gymnasium, 11400 Robinwood Dr., Hagerstown. 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Children 9 years old and under and their families are invited to dress up in the costume of their favorite superhero and participate in themed activities and games. Registration required. $5, children ages 0-9; $2, adults ages 10+. 240/313-2805. www.washco-md.net.

“Corneal Surgery,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Hear Yogi Martin, former director of physical education, health, and driver education, talk about his personal success with corneal surgery.

301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

to Mar. 13 “The Little 15 Red Hen Cooking Show,” Wonderment Puppet Theater, 412 W. King St., Martinsburg. Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon and 2 p.m. $4.50; younger than 2 admitted free. 304/258-4074. www.wondermentpuppets.com.

, 27 and Feb. 1 “Ice

18 Worlds,” Earth and Space Science Laboratory, 210 Madison

St., Frederick. 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Evening planetarium show.

Examine the ecosystems that live in the Arctic and Antarctic, and see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our solar system. $5. 240/236-2694.

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and Feb. 26 Nature 22 Babies, Fountain Rock Park, 8516 Fountain Rock Court, Walkersville, MD. 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Explore the nature center with your baby using all his/her senses while singing songs and rhymes and meeting little critters. Ages 0 to 3. $12 per day. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

and Feb. 13 Play 23 Dough Play Date, Jefferson County Community Center preschool Emily of Winchester, VA enjoys the snow that winter brings to our area. Emily is an Honorable Mention winner from Child Guide’s 2010 Cover Kids Contest.

See page 4 to enter your child in our 2011 Cover Kids Contest.

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Kinder Konzert, Maryland Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet, South Hagerstown High School, 1101 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon. Concert for preschoolers. Free. 301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphony.org.

Home School Nature Days, Fountain Rock Park, 8516 Fountain Rock Court, Walkersville, MD. 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Awesome Animal Trivia Contest with Prizes.” Experienced naturalists enrich your child’s studies. Ages 6 to 12. $4, children; $5, adults. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

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Golden Dragon Acrobats, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 8 p.m.

Premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company. $12 to $30. 301/6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

and Feb. 18 Crazy

21 Concoctions, Jefferson County Community Center preschool room, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah

Junction, WV. 5 to 6 p.m. Make an instant volcano, slime, foam and homemade ice cream. Ages 3 to 5. $7 per day. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

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Thaddeus Rex, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 10:30 a.m.

Award-winning children’s songwriter and acoustic rock singer. $8, children; $10, adults. 301/6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

“Click, Clack, Moo,” H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Musical based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Recommended for children in grades preK-4. $15.

717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.com.

Origami Animals, Fountain Rock Park, 8516 Fountain Rock Court, Walkersville, MD. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Learn how to make jumping frogs, birds and more. Ages 6 to 12. $12.

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room, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Jan. 23; 11 a.m. to 12 noon, Feb. 13.

Your child can make play dough from scratch to take home. Ages 3 to 5. $5. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

, Feb. 15 & Mar. 15 25 Home Schooled Junior Naturalists, Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Jefferson, MD. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Take hikes, perform experiments and do other hands-on activities.

Ages 7 to 12. $4, child per day; $5, adult per day. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

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More Than Moccasins, Oakdale Rec Center, 9850 Old National Pike, Ijamsville, MD. 5 to 6 p.m. Explore Native American customs and traditions. Ages 3 to 5. $12. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

and Feb. 23 Nature 26 Tales Inside & Out, Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Jefferson, MD. 10 to 11 a.m. We’ll venture into the woods or inside the nature center for story time, games, activities and crafts. Ages 3 to 5. $12 per day.

301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

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Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center,

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to 30 IceFest 2011, 27 downtown Chambersburg.

Winter festival featuring live ice carving and amazing sculptures, food vendors, fireworks, Snowfall Ball, chili cook-off, and more.

717/264-7101. www.icefestpa.com.

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Pizza Pirates, Catoctin Rec Center, 408 E. Main St., Thurmont, MD. Read fun pirate stories, make a craft, search for pirate treasure and enjoy pizza after the journey. Dressing-up optional. Ages 3 to 5. $13.

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“Water in Winter,” Young Naturalist Program, Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of Virginia, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. First and second graders meet 9 to 11:30 a.m.; third through fifth graders meet 12:30 to 3 p.m. Series of five Saturday sessions runs through March 12. Dress for weather, part of each session will be outside.

Advance registration required. $15 to $22. 540/837-1758, ext. 223. www.virginia.edu/blandy.

“Mommy & Me – All About Apples,” Middletown Cooking Studio, 7628 Coblentz Rd., Middletown, MD. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Moms and their little ones, ages 4 to 7 years, will learn about apples and make fun recipes. $30 per parent/child couple. 301/6002936. www.Recreater.com.

“How to Plan to Save Effectively for College,” Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m. Dave Collins.

301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

“The Little Mermaid,” The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Chambersburg Ballet Theatre.

717/263-0202. www.thecapitoltheatre.org.

Parents’ Night Out, Clarke County Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Popcorn and games. Grades kindergarten through five. $15 per child; $10 per child for two or more children. Advance registration required. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov.

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All County Orchestra Concert, North Hagerstown High School, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. 7:30 p.m. $4, advance tickets; $5, tickets at the door. 301/766-2928.

January:

8 Missoula Children’s Theatre presents The Tortoise Versus the Hare 3 & 5:30 p.m.

21 Art Fegan Entertainment presents Golden Dragon Acrobats – Family Series – 8 p.m.

22 Thaddeus Rex with Rock 10:30 a.m.

February:

“The Music Man,” The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 8 p.m. Broadway musical. $30 to $50. 301/7902000. www.mdtheatre.org.

13 Choo Choo Soul – 2 p.m.

25 ArtsPower presents My Heart in a Suitcase 10 a.m.

to Mar. 12 “Southern 29 Crossroads: The New Orleans Adventure,” Wayside Theatre, 7853 Main St., Middletown, VA. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Musical.

Please check with theater for age appropriateness. $10 to $30.

540/869-1776. www.waysidetheatre.org.

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Suzuki Talent Education Recital, Thomson Chapel, Thomson Hall, Wilson College, Chambersburg. 2 p.m. The Suzuki piano students of M. Susan Matson. Free. 717/261-1220. www.cvsmusic.org.

20 W. Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-2828

Tickets now on sale! Visit our website for a complete listing of events.

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CVSM Community Symphonic Band Concert, Chambersburg Area Middle School Auditorium, Chambersburg. 3 p.m. Cumberland Valley School of Music. Free.

717/261-1220. www.cvsmusic.org.

Winter Scavenger Hunt, Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Jefferson, MD. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Go in search of signs of the season. Prizes awarded to all participants. Ages 6 to 10. $12 per day. 301/6002936. www.recreater.com.

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“The Aluminum Show,” H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA. 8 p.m.

Movement, dance and visual theater. $18-$32. 717/477-7469. www.luhrscenter.org.

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“Whistle Pig – Wake Up!” Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Jefferson, MD. 10 to 11 a.m.

Learn about the groundhog, make a fun groundhog craft and go on a walk in search of the sleeping rodent. Ages 3 to 5. $12.

301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Daniel Narducci, The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St.,

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A look at what’s happening in the region COMPILED BY SUZANNE HOVERMALE

5 Happy Valentine’s Day

All County Band and Jazz Band Concert, North Hagerstown High School, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. 7 p.m. $4, advance tickets; $5, tickets at the door. 301/766-2928.

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Carillon concert, Baker Park, Carillon Tower, Frederick. 12 noon. Free. 301/600-2888 or 800/999-3613. www.fredericktourism.org.

Wintry Hike Along Catoctin Creek, Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Jefferson, MD. 3 to 4:30 p.m. All ages are invited to hike and explore the fields and woods. Warm wintry treats after the hike. $12. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

continued from page 27 Chambersburg. 7:30 p.m. Songs from legendary heroes and villains from Broadway to Hollywood.

Chambersburg Area Community Concert. 717/264-7025. www.chambersburgcommunityconcerts. org.

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Free First Friday, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Come explore the Museum free of charge.

540/722-2020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

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Winter Scavenger Hunt, Fountain Rock Park, 8516 Fountain Rock Court, Ijamsville, MD. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Go in search of signs of the season. Prizes awarded to all participants. Ages 6 to 10. $12 per day. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Fire and Ice, First Saturday event, Main Street area, Patrick and Market streets, Everedy Square and Shab Row, Frederick. 5 to 9 p.m.

Ice sculptures, ice-carving demonstrations, ice playground, exhibit openings and entertainment. 301/698-8118. www.fredericktourism.org.

Frederick County Daddy Daughter Dance, Frederick Fairgrounds Eventplex, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Take your little princess on a date to remember. Dancing, light refreshments and photo opportunities. An adult male must accompany his princess(es). Ages 4 to 12. $40 per couple; $10 for each additional child. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

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Be My Valentine, Pinecliff Park, Browning Building, 8350 Pinecliff Park Rd., Frederick. 10 to 11 a.m.

Story, songs and Valentine craft.

Ages 3 to 5. $12. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

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Be My Valentine, Oakdale Rec Center, 9850 Old National Pike, Ijamsville, MD. 5 to 6 p.m. Story, songs and Valentine craft. Ages 3 to 5. $12. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

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“Give A Cat A Cupcake,” Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m. The Omaha Theater Company. $7 home and private school students; $6, Frederick County Public Schools students. Recommended for ages 3 to 9. 301/6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

, 15 and 24 “Legends 10 of the Night Sky,” Earth and Space Science Laboratory, 210 Madison St., Frederick. 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Evening planetarium show. $5. 240/236-2694.

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Winter Wonderland Party for Preschoolers, Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Jefferson, MD. 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Meet live animals, and enjoy games, crafts and treats. Ages 3 to 5. $12.

301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Be My Valentine, Centerville Rec Center, 3601 Carriage Hill Drive, Frederick. 5 to 6 p.m. Story, songs and Valentine craft. Ages 3 to 5. $12. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Be My Valentine, Middletown Rec Center, 403 Franklin St., Middletown, MD. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Story,

songs and Valentine craft. Ages 3 to 5. $12. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

to April 14 Creative 11 Kids @ the Capitol, Wood Center, Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St. Chambersburg, PA. Tues., Jan. 11-Feb. 22/Tues. & Thurs., March 8-April 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Theatre Class for 7-12 year olds. No experience needed. Final performance Sat., April 16, 3 p.m. $295. 717/263-0202. www.thecapitoltheatre.org.

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“Art in Nature,” Young Naturalist Program, Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of Virginia, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. First and second graders meet 9 to 11:30 a.m.; third through fifth graders meet 12:30 to 3 p.m. Series of five Saturday sessions runs through March 12. Dress for weather, part of each session will be outside.

Advance registration required. $15 to $22. 540/837-1758, ext. 223. www.virginia.edu/blandy.

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Valentine gift baskets, Clarke County Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Bring a basket to fill with body scrubs, scented oils, soaps, and chocolate treats you make yourself.

Ages 7 and older. $20. Registration required. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecountygov.

Model train sale, Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum, Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $4, adults; free, ages under 12. 301/824-2239. www.antietamstation.com.

“How to Teach Your Child to Read,” Clarke County Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Program for parents and caregivers over age 16. $20. Registration required. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecountygov.

“Mommy & Me – Very Yummy Valentine,” Middletown Cooking Studio, 7628 Coblentz Rd., Middletown, MD. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Moms and their little ones, ages 4 to 7, will make and package pretty treats. $35 per parent/child couple. 301/600-2936. www.Recreater.com.

Victorian Tea and Valentine making workshop, Brunswick

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Railroad Museum, 40 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD. 12 noon-3 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of tea, light refreshments and Victorian Valentines. Practice proper tea etiquette and create a one-of-a-kind Valentine using Victorian methods.

Recommended for ages 7 and above. Reservations required.

301/834-7100.

"Valentine Notecard Creations," Discovery Station, 101 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. 2 p.m.

Presented by Colleen Middour.

Suggested eight years and older.

301/790-0076. www.discoverystation.org.

Parents’ Night Out, Clarke County Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Popcorn and games. Grades kindergarten through five. $15 per child; $10 per child for two or more children. Advance registration required. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov.

Father/daughter dance, Greenwood Mill Elementary School, 281 Channing Dr., Winchester, VA. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Girls (ages 2 years and up) and dads, as well as mothers and sons, can dance the night away. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $13. 540/6655678. www.fcprd.net.

Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out and Appalachia, Berryville Bluegrass Series, Johnson-Williams Middle School, 200 Swan Ave., Berryville, VA. 7 p.m. Ongoing series raises funds for the Clarke County High School Eagle Athletic Association. $120, season tickets; $22, advance tickets; $25, tickets at the door. 540/837-2187. www.berryvillebluegrass.com.

and 13 Central Maryland 12 Antique Tractor Club Toy Auction and Show, Wastler’s Construction, 8005 Reich’s Ford Rd., Frederick. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Auction with consigned collectible toys and farm toys is held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Sunday is a toy show consisting of Farm Toys, collectible toys, and other memorabilia and display tables.

717/552-7691.

Paper Cutting/Magic of Snowflakes with Angela Mohr, Visiting Artist Series, Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, 54 S. Loudoun St., Winchester, VA. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Learn the basic cutting techniques and designing

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301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

“Survival Shelters,” Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Jefferson, MD. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to build a shelter if you had to spend the night in the woods. Ages 10 and above. $12. 301/6002936. www.Recreater.com.

February 25 “My Heart in a Suitcase” Weinberg Center for the Arts see listing below tips to make elegant snowflakes, valentines and other flat and 3dimensional ornaments. 540/7222020. www.discoverymuseum.net.

Cabin Fever Festival, Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts and crafts show in heating buildings and tents. $6, adults; $3, ages 12 and younger. 301/898-5466. www.cabinfeverfestival.com.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra concert, The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.

Master Works 3. Music of Offenbach, Ibert, Ravel, and Bizet.

Special guest, Kim Valerio on flute. $5 to $83. 301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphony.org.

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Choo Choo Soul, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 2 p.m.

Conductor Genevieve Goings and engineer Constantine “DC” Abramson drive their animated train and sing contemporary, kid-friendly hip-hop songs. $15 to $25.

Father/daughter dance, Jefferson County Community Center, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 3 to 5 p.m. $10, couple; $4, each additional child. 304/728-3207. www.jcprc.org.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Kinder Konzert, Maryland Symphony Orchestra String Quartet, South Hagerstown High School, 1101 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 9, 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon. Concert for preschoolers.

Free. 301/797-4000. www.marylandsymphony.org.

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Home School Nature Days, Fountain Rock Park, 8516 Fountain Rock Court, Walkersville, MD. 1 to 2:30 p.m. “Insects on Ice.” Experienced naturalists enrich your child’s studies. Ages 6 to 12. $4, children; $5, adults. 301/6002936. www.recreater.com.

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“For Goodness Snakes,” Catoctin Creek Park, 2929 Sumantown Rd., Jefferson, MD. 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Learn all about snakes and make a snake craft. Ages 6 to 12. $12. 301/6002936. www.recreater.com.

Parents’ Night Out, Clarke County Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 5:30 to 9:30

p.m. Popcorn and games. Grades kindergarten through five. $15 per child; $10 per child for two or more children. Advance registration required. 540/955-5140. www.clarkecounty.gov.

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Paint, Paste, & Play, Jefferson County Community Center preschool room, Sam Michael’s Park, 235 Sam Michael’s Lane, Shenandoah Junction, WV. 2 to 3 p.m. Hands-on arts and crafts class. Ages 3 to 4. $5. 304/7283207. www.jcprc.org.

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Red Cross Babysitter Training, Clarke County Recreation Center, 225 Al Smith Circle, Berryville, VA. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ages 11 and older. $70.

Registration required. 540/9555140. www.clarkecountygov.

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Darling Dinosaurs, Oakdale Rec Center, 9850 Old National Pike, Ijamsville, MD. 5 to 6 p.m. Learn about dinosaurs, make a dinosaur craft, and search for fossils. Ages 3 to 5. $12. 301/6002936. www.recreater.com.

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“My Heart in a Suitcase,” Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 10 a.m. A survivor’s story to inspire the audience to read and learn more about the Holocaust. $7 home and private school students; $6, Frederick County Public Schools students. 301/600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org.

Sparky & Rhonda Rucker, sponsored by Shepherdstown Music and Dance, Reynolds Hall, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV. 8 p.m. Concert will showcase the songs and stories from the American tradition. $15,

adults; $12, seniors; $10, SMD members; $8, students. 304/2632531. www.smad.us.

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“Caves,” Young Naturalist Program, Blandy Experimental Farm, State Arboretum of Virginia, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA. First and second graders meet 9 to 11:30 a.m.; third through fifth graders meet 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Series of five Saturday sessions runs through March 12. Dress for weather, part of each session will be outside. Advance registration required. $20. 540/837-1758, ext.

223. www.virginia.edu/blandy.

“Daddy & Me – Easy Italian,” Middletown Cooking Studio, 7628 Coblentz Rd., Middletown, MD. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dads and their little ones, ages 4 to 7, will learn how to make quick and easy Italian dinners. $35 per parent/child couple. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

Dancing With Nature, Fountain Rock Park, 8516 Fountain Rock Court, Walkersville, MD. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Warm up with music while making an egg shaker. Ages 5 to 10. $12. 301/600-2936. www.recreater.com.

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Frederick Goes Baroque, Evangelical Lutheran Church, 35 E. Church St., Frederick.

4 p.m. Organists of the Central Maryland Chapter of the American Guild of Organists offer an allBaroque concert which benefits their student scholarship fund.

240/397-3585. www.frederickchorale.org.

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Spring Sale of gently used, highquality children, youth and maternity clothing, toys and other items.

March 10-12, 2011 Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds, Martinsburg, WV Consignors and Shoppers can get more information at www.ChildSpiritConsignment.com

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Amber Hill Physical Therapy............17

Norborne Preschool.........................19

The Banner School...........................17

One Two Kangaroo Toy Store..............Inside Front Cover

Blue Mountain Martial Arts.............15 Capital Women’s Care/ Frederick OB/GYN ..........................1 Center for Dermatology ...................11 Child Spirit Consignment.................25 Competitive Edge Gymnastics .........8 Crespo & Associates Photography....3

Opus Oaks, An Art Place....................1 Jeffrey Pearlman, D.D.S. & Melanie Newman, D.D.S, Children’s Dentistry ..............Inside Back Cover The Pediatric Center of Frederick .....................................1

Critters and Conservation ..............26

Pediatric Dental Center of Frederick ...................................27

Discovery Station .............................13

ProDesign .........................................26

Educare Learning Center ................13

Rings of Life Therapy .......................18

Ellsworth Music .....Inside Front Cover

Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum.......................23

Grace Academy ..................................1 JayDee’s Family Fun Center ..............4 Kayam Family Farm Camp ................7

Shepherdstown School of Dance ..............Inside Front Cover

Kid’s World, Inc. ...............................25

Snips and Snails Photography........26

The Light of the Child Montessori School........................26

Swirly Curls .......................................14

The Little Gym, Winchester .............15

Valley Dental Associates .................28

Trinity School of Frederick .................9

Loudoun Pediatric Associates ........11

Weinberg Center for the Arts ..........23 Mindworks Learning Institute .........19 WVU Maternity & Women’s Modern Manners 101 .....................12 Health Center .................Back Cover Moms Wealth Team ...........................9 What A Character.............................15 Mother Seton School.......................18 Neighborhood Welcome .................18

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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!

Establishing your Baby’s Dental Home – By Age One!

BY MICHAEL T. VIRTS , DDS

N

ational Children’s Dental Health Month is a very exciting time for pediatric dental professionals and families alike. It gives us an opportunity to educate parents about how important it is for all children to visit the dentist by the time they are one, and that these early visits can set the stage for a lifetime of positive dental experiences. Pediatric dentists are partners with you in your child’s overall health.

Why Should I Bring My Baby to the Dentist So Early?

By bringing your baby to the dentist by the time they are one year old, you will be able to establish a dental home for your child where they can grow and develop into a healthy young adult with a great smile. Both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommend that every child see a dentist by the age of one year, or by the time their first teeth appear.

Dental health is extremely important to a child’s overall health. The AAPD indicates that if a child has untreated dental problems, they may have problems eating, sleeping, or functioning normally at home or school. Even in this day and age, some parents have been instructed to bring their children to the dentist at age three. For many children, this is too late. Unfortunately, dental problems can begin as soon as your baby gets their first teeth at five to seven months of age. As a pediatric dental specialist in Frederick, I have treated infants as young as two days old, and, sadly, have had to hospitalize babies as young as fifteen months to treat severe dental decay that could have been prevented. Your child’s teeth can also affect their performance in school. In their 2010/2011 Reference Manual, the AAPD suggests that “children with dental pain may be irritable, withdrawn, or unable to concentrate.�

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.

Whether you’re a member of the dental team, a teacher or a parent, the ADA has free online resources that can help you with oral health presentations, ideas for the classroom and coloring and activity sheets that can be used as handouts.

Visit www.ada.org.

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Will My Child Be Comfortable At the Dentist?

Both you and your children deserve to be comfortable, nurtured, and safe at the dentist’s office! A pediatric dental practice is exclusively designed to help all children and their families have fantastic dental experiences. Pediatric dental offices have children and families as their number one focus.

To that end, most pediatric dentists will invite you back to the treatment room with your child for every appointment. Any questions or concerns you have about your child’s treatment should be patiently answered in a way you completely understand. continued on page 28

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If you are using a pacifier, always make sure it is clean. Do not dip it in any sugar products, including honey or juice.

At the first sign of an erupting tooth through the gum tissue, use a wet gauze pad to clean the tooth after feeding your infant a bottle, baby cereal or baby food.

Always read the label to check the sugar content of whatever you are giving them to eat or drink.

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Your Baby’s Dental Home continued from page 27 During treatment, many pediatric dentists will offer your child a choice of a television show to watch, which diverts their attention to something familiar. Most pediatric dentists offer laughing gas, moderate sedative medications, or outpatient treatment while your child is asleep. When combined with a soothing environment, these services can completely eliminate the need for restraining devices such as “Papoose Boards” while your child receives dental treatment.

How Are Pediatric Dentists Unique?

Pediatric dentists receive two to three years of additional training beyond the four years of dental school. They have a great deal of experience in working closely together with all children, including those with special medical, emotional, or developmental needs, and their families. We love children and have the skills to help them have wonderful dental experiences throughout their young lives and beyond.

About the Author: Dr. Michael Virts is a pediatric dental specialist offering soothing, compassionate care to infants, children, and young adults, including those with special medical needs. He is a Candidate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and practices with Dr. Joseph Camacho at Frederick Pediatric Dentistry, LLC in Frederick, MD.

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Baby teeth start to erupt as early as 3 months to 9 months. They are meant to stay in place, to hold that spot for adult teeth, which will come at approximately age 5 through 7 years. If baby teeth are removed too soon and start to erupt too early, this can cause crowding and malocclusion, which will need correcting by an orthodontist, using braces and/or appliances as early as age 10.

Pay attention to the coloration of their teeth, especially on the biting surfaces and in between teeth. Look for dark spots.

As soon as the teeth start erupting, a toothbrush should be used – the smallest available with soft bristles.

Add toothpaste after their second birthday. Brush their teeth until they are able to hold the toothbrush properly. Use a circular motion – very gently at the gum lines and the biting surfaces – in the same way that you should brush your own teeth.

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