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July 4 All day, Borst Park, Centralia Enjoy a pancake breakfast and fishing derby at 7 a.m., swat challenge or 10th annual "I Ran From the Cops" 8k run or 1.5 mile walk at 8:30 a.m., games, contests, and much more. Then travel to historic downtown Centralia for the parade and end the night with the destruction derby at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 10:30 p.m. at the SWW Fairgrounds. For more information, please call (360) 330-7674.
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This year’s theme is Flying High in Toledo, to honor the local airport and aviation history. The parade and classic car show will be held on Saturday. For more information, please visit toledolionsclub.org.
A re-enactment of the Siege of Petersburg is coming again. Visitors can watch the battle unfold and living historians will teach about life in the 1860s. For more information, please visit veteransmuseum.org.
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2 p.m., Centralia Timberland Library Teens: Enjoy some ice cream as you discuss with other teens what books you enjoy. For more information, please visit trl.org.
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Find out how to know when a chemical reaction has occurred. Watch as the Mad Scientist creates numerous kinds of erupting science! For more information, please visit trl.org.
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11 a.m., Toledo Middle School Field This is a fun festival for the whole family with live christian music, kid bouncers, Predators of the Heart Animal Show, hay-bale maze, dunk tank, 2-person log sawing competition, b-ball shooting triathlon and more. For more information, please call (360) 864-4366.
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Stan Hedwall City Park 1501 Rice Rd., Chehalis RV park with sites that include power, water, cable and picnic tables. Restrooms, coin-op showers and free dumpsite are available. Open from April-November. For more information, please call (360) 748-0271 or visit www.ci.chehalis.wa.us. Rainbow Falls State Park 4008 Washington 6, Chehalis This 139-acre park includes 3,400 feet of Chehalis River bank. Campsites are first come, first serve. There is a dump station, restroom, showers and tent and RV sites with hookups available. For more information, please call (360) 291-3767 or visit www.parks.wa.gov.
Lewis & Clark State Park 4583 Jackson Highway, Winlock The 621-acre park has tent spaces, restrooms and showers. Sites are first come, first serve. For more information, please call (360) 864-2643 or visit www.parks.wa.gov. Mayfield Lake Park 180 Beach Rd., Mossyrock Camping available between mid-April-October 15. Some sites are pull-through. Park is on the shores of Mayfield Lake. Boat launch available. Reservations required. For more information, please call (360) 985-2364 or visit www.tacomapower.com/parks.
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Mossyrock Park 202 Ajlune Rd., Mossyrock Some sites are pull-through and partial hookups. Boat launch and store in park. Sewers, laundry and dump station. A kitchen is available with reservations. For more information, please call (360) 983-3900 or visit www.tacomapower.com/parks.
Ike Kinswa State Park 873 Harmony Rd., Silver Creek Open year round. Sites vary; some are standard tent sites, some have full hookup sites and others have water and power. There is an RV dump, restrooms and showers. For more information, please call (360) 983-3402 or visit www.parks.wa.gov.
Lake Mayfield Resort & Marina 1350 Hadaller Rd., Mossyrock Tent and RV site facility on the lake. Boat launch, restaurant and fire pits available. For more information please call (360) 985-2357 or visit www.lakemayfield. com.
Mineral Lake Resort 148 Mineral Hill Rd., Mineral Boat rentals, dock fishing, cabins, RV spaces, boat moorage, tackle, bait and snack shop. Rustic fishing camp. For more information, please call (360) 492-5367 or visit www.minerallakeresort.com.
Riffe Lake Campground 241 Osborn Rd., Mossyrock Swim, go boating, fishing, hiking or just relax and enjoy the view. Playground, stage, store, bathrooms and showers also available. For more information, please call (360) 983-8122 or visit www.riffelakecampgroundswa.com.
Adams Fork Campground Randle Cozy sites, some usable by RVs and a couple larger group sites. Forest Roads 23 and 21 to the campground are paved with gravel patches. ORV trails close by. For more information, please visit www.recreation.gov.
Cowlitz Falls Campground 889 Peters Rd., Randle Private sites along the Cowlitz River. Full and partial hookups with some pull-through. Restrooms and showers available. Boat ramp, dock, play set, picnic area, BBQ pits, areas to play baseball, soccer, volleyball, horseshoes, and trails available. Open mid-May to midSeptember. For more information, please call (360) 497-7175 or visit www.lcpud.org. Taidnapam Park Glenoma Tent and RV sites, some with full hookup and some with water and power available. Boat launch in park. Highway 12 East (Exit 68). Drive east on Highway 12 for approximately 37 miles (5 miles past Morton). Turn right on Kosmos Road, then left onto Champion Haul Road. Drive approximately four miles to the park entrance. Open year round. For more information, please visit www.tacomapower.com/parks. Packwood RV Park 12985 US Highway 12, Packwood Facility open year round with tent and RV sites available. Located one block off highway. Full hookups with cable, laundry and restrooms. Within walking distance of restaurants. For more information, please call (360) 494-5145 or visit www.packwoodrv.com. Cascade Peaks 11519 US Highway 12, Randle Tent and RV sites available. Two outdoor pools, horseshoes, library room and family center with kitchen and fireplace, mini zip line and tire swings. Laundry available. Year round camping. For more information, please call (866) 255-2931. Harmony Lakeside RV Park 563 State Route 122, Silver Creek Located on Mayfield Lake. All sites are full hookup with cable TV, water and power. Cabins available with reservation. Enjoy the boat docks, baseball, horseshoe and badminton. For more information, please call (360) 983-3804 or visit www.harmonylakesidervpark.com.
Big Creek Campground Randle A small campground close to the west entrance of Mount Rainier National Park. Tight turning radius for vehicles. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. Forest Route 52, Randle. Open May-September. For more information, please visit www.allstays.com. Iron Creek Campground Randle Located along Iron Creek and the Cispus River. Paved road with gravel patches to campground. Creek-side accessible trail. Paved level parking spurs. Easy RV parking. Go south on Forest Road 25 for 12 miles to campground. Open May-September. For more information, please visit www.recreation.gov. Takhlakh Lake Campground Randle Tent sites and easy access for RV camping. Fishing is good early in the season. Great day-use spots next to the lake. Trail around the lake and quiet boating are popular. At least four miles of gravel road to campground. Off Forest Road 5601. The last 7 miles of Forest Road 23 are gravel surfaced. Open MaySeptember. For more information, please visit www. recreation.gov. Blue Lake Creek Campground Randle A campground just off the paved Forest Road 23. Direct trail access to ORV trails and campground can become noisy when trail bikes come and go. Easy RV parking. Open May-September. For more information, please visit www.recreation.gov. Olallie Lake Campground Randle Campsites with access to quiet boating and good fishing early in the season. Several small sites and one larger area with room for RV’s. At least four miles of gravel road to campground. Forest Road 5601. Activities include hiking, horseback riding, boating, fishing and photography. Open May-September. For more information, please visit www.allstays.com.
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Tower Rock Campground Randle Easy RV camping. Great spot for fishing. Conveniently located for those visiting the east side of Mount St. Helens with easy access on paved Forest Roads 23 and 76. Off Forest Road 2306. Open May-September. For more information, please visit www.recreation.gov. Peterson Prairie Campground Trout Lake Paved road to campground. Graveled, level sites and easy RV parking. Nice trees on gentle terrain. Trail leads to nearby ice cave with a stairway into the cave with ice formations. Off Forest Road 24. Activities include day hiking, backpacking and huckleberries in the fall. Open May-September. Reservations required. For more information, please visit www.recreation.gov.
Columbus Park 5700 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia The park contains picnic and camping sites, a stream, playground, beach area, roped off swimming areas, volleyball pits, horseshoe pits, indoor and outdoor rental kitchens, and a boat ramp. Fish for trout, catfish, bass, and bluegill. For more information, please call (866) 848-9460 or visit www.columbuspark.net. Millersylvania State Park 12245 Tilley Rd. S., Olympia The camp provides tent spaces, utility spaces, restrooms showers and a dump station. Maximum site length is 60 feet (may have limited availability). Standard campsites have a restricted total vehicle length of 35 feet. Open year round. Reservations required. For more information, please call (888) 226-7688 or visit www.parks.wa.gov.
Sunset Falls Campground Vancouver Paved road to campground and paved level sites for easy RV parking. Popular local campground and day-use site. Next to east fork Lewis River. An accessible short trail to falls. Off state HWY 12. Open year round. For more information, please visit www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot.com.
Lake Chelan State Park 102 East Johnson Ave., Chelan Lake Chelan State Park on Chelan’s South Shore, is nine miles from downtown Chelan and offers 127 acres of camping. Expansive lawns for strolling and playing. Tent and RV sites, restrooms and showers available. Reservations required. Open March-October. For more information, please visit www.lakechelan.com.
Walupt Lake Campground Packwood Located at the west end of Walupt Lake. A boat ramp at the campground provides access for non-motorized and small motorboats. Numerous trailheads can be accessed from the campground. Activities include, fishing, swimming, boating, horseback riding trails, hiking and biking. Off Forest Road 2160. Open late Junemid-September. For more information please call (541) 338-7869 or visit www.hoodoo.com.
Lake Cushman Resort 4621 N. Lake Cushman Rd., Hoodsport Lake Cushman Resort is open year round to the public for camping and cabin rentals. Non-aggressive, leashed pets are welcome. Restrooms, showers and a store available. Enjoy fishing, sailing, waterskiing, swimming, a seasonal launch and boat rentals and trails. For more information, please call (877) 588-9360 or visit www.lakecushman.com.
Lower Falls Recreation Area Castle Rock Accessible camping with hiking, mountain biking horseback riding, picnicking and OHV trails nearby. Paved road to camp, except for 1/2 mile of gravel. Paved sites among large fir trees on gently slopping ground. Easy RV parking. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking and access to OHV trails nearby. Off SR 90 Northeast. Open year round (weather permitting). For more information, please call (360) 449-7800. American Heritage Campground 9610 Kimmie St. S.W., Olympia Spacious and secluded campsites, some with hookups available. Some features include picnic tables, restrooms, showers, laundry and store. Also enjoy the paved bike track and playground. Open Memorial DayLabor Day. For more information, please call (360) 9438778 or visit www.olympiacampground.com. Olympia Campground 1441 83rd Ave S.W., Olympia Tent and RV sites with full and partial hookups available. Enjoy the pool (weather permitting) or stop by the gas or grocery store. Shower and restrooms available. For more information, please call (360) 352-2251 or visit www.olympiacampground.com.
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Capital Forest Washington Free overnight camping. Designated campsites are free and on a first come, first served basis. There are limited amounts of sites. Bring your own water. Pit toilets nearby. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed at all times. Enjoy mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking in designated areas. For more information, please visit www.capitolforest.com.
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Kalaloch Campground Hwy 101, Mile post marker 157683, Kalaloch Campground is open year-round with tent and some RV sites available. Reservation service is available for peak season dates, up to six months in advance (but not less than 3 days prior to arrival). Sites not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Registration is self-serve in walk-in season.) For more information, please visit www.nps.gov/olym. Paradise Leisure Time Resorts 173-Salem Plant Rd., Silver Creek Tent and RV sites available, some full hookup and some partial. Amenities for campers include a basketball court, BBQ areas, big-screen TV, clubhouse, convenience store, covered picnic areas, family pool, fishing lakes, handicapped RV sites, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, free movies, ping-pong, playgrounds, pool table, shuffleboard, tennis court, video games, volleyball court, wading pool and WiFi. For more information, please call (360) 985-2121 or visit www.thousandtrails.com. Chehalis Thousand Trails 2228 Centralia Alpha Rd., Chehalis Campsites include full and partial hookup sites. Spectacular Views of Mount Rainer and Mount St. Helens. Amenities for campers include amphitheater, basketball court, chapel, country store, exercise room, family center, gazebo, heated swimming pool, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, kiddie pool, laundry facilities, minigolf, pickleball court, playground, RV storage, sauna, shuffleboard, spa, tennis courts, and volleyball court. For more information, please call (360) 262-9489 or visit www.thousandtrails.com. Long Beach RV & Camping Resort 2215 Willow Rd., Seaview This RV camp in Washington is located just 1,200 feet from the Pacific Ocean. Pets are welcome. Amenities for campers include clubhouse, bike trails, swimming pool, hot tub, ocean frontage, RV storage, hiking trails, restroom/shower facilities, laundry facilities, picnic area, and playground. For more information, please call (360) 642-3091 or visit www.thousandtrails.com. Ocean RV & Camping Resort 2733 State Route 109, Ocean City Book an ocean RV camping trip any time of the year. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pacific Coast, this RV camp in Washington state offers an oceanfront location and miles of sandy beach. Swim, horseback ride, dig for clams and much more. For those seeking a more tranquil experience, a walk along the beach is a perfect match. Mopeds, dune buggies, go-carts, charter boats and bike rentals are also available. Pets are welcome. For more information, please call (360) 289-3504 or visit www.thousandtrails.com.
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A growing island of plastic rubbish is in the Pacific Ocean. It is twice the size of the United States! This large collection of trash stretches from about 500 nautical miles off the coast of California, across the northern Pacific, past Hawaii and almost to Japan.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch was ________________ by Charles Moore, an American oceanographer, in 1997, as he was traveling between Hawaii and Los Angeles on a yacht. He _______________ his boat into a part of the ocean usually avoided by sailors. This part of the ocean has little ________ and is called the North Pacific Gyre. Here, thousands of miles from land, he found himself _______________ by pieces of plastic trash as he steered his yacht through the area over a week’s ____________ period. The floating trash lies just below the ________________ of the ocean and has not been detected by satellite photography. The only way to see it is to sail through it.
The original idea that people had was that it was an island of plastic garbage that you could almost walk on. It is not quite like that. It is more like a plastic soup. Standards Link: Environmental Science: Know the ways in which the physical environment is stressed by human activity. Geography: Know the location of places and geographic features.
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We can change trash into something useful. Before you toss anything into the recycling bin, think about how it could be used again. Jars can be washed and used to store things. Plastic butter tubs can be used to pack food for school lunches. Some items can even be turned into toys! 1. To make a scoop have a parent help you. Cut away the bottom and one side of a plastic milk jug as shown. 2. Use the scoop to toss a ball back and forth. See who can catch the ball most often in one minute!
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So what does your family look for in a park? Most would probably say it’s important to have a place to swing, climb, jump and slide. Maybe a place that isn’t too sandy or one that leaves you with too many splinters. How about a nice spot to picnic so you can visit with your family and friends? A breezy sunny place that isn’t overly crowded or littered would fit the bill as well. But what about all of the above - built with consideration and respect to the land it was being built upon, the families that would use it, and the carbon footprint such a place might leave behind? I’ll share with you just such a gem we’ve found right in the heart of Lewis County. If you’re looking for a neat place to take your family this summer, pack up a picnic and head to Mossyrock’s own Klickitat Prairie Park. The new park is the culmination of the community’s dreams, teamwork and countless hours of good old-fashioned community involvement. You should definitely put this on your list of playgrounds to visit this summer. The playground itself has two areas suited for ages 2-5 and 5-12, respectively. It was crafted using over 25,000 plastic milk jugs, and the ground beneath is covered with the bounciest recycled tire tiles you have ever stepped on. You will find yourself bouncing along as the kiddos play. With swings, slides, plenty of options to climb and jump from, everyone will enjoy themselves. I’m personally thankful that the swings were more than sturdy enough to send me sky high. One of the additions to Klickitat Prairie Park in 2014 will be PermaTurf, a grass parking lot that virtually Visiting Mossyrock? mows itself, is made in the USA, and allows storm water Other things to see and do near to return to the earth without a trip to the wastewater Mossyrock include stopping by the plant or a holding pond. As you drive over the honeylocal blueberry farms for some fresh comb tiled parking lot the driven on grass is severed berries, visiting the state-of-the-art on the plastic tile itself. How awesome is a self-mowing Salkum Salmon Hatchery visitor center for a lesson on the life cycle grass driveway? of salmon, looking through the show I hope you visit the Klickitat Prairie Park this gardens at DeGoede Bulb Farm and summer and I hope it inspires you. Mossyrock has taking a swim at the Mayfield Lake proved that anything can be achieved with dedication, Recreational Day Park. teamwork and a lot of thinking outside of the box.
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Tiffany remembers countless hours spent spinning on a tire swing, falling and knocking the wind out of herself (a lot), painfully calloused palms from monkey bars, backflipping off a swing, bloody noses from poorly aimed dodge balls, shocking herself over and over on slides, explaining to her mom why her stockings were always destroyed and the moment she finally built up the courage to jump off the “Big Toy”. She believes that you never have to think outside the box if you live your life outside of it. Be safe and have fun!
The community of Mossyrock first started talking about building a park in 2009 as a recreational area for local and surrounding area families. The Klickitat Prairie Park Project was headed by the Mossyrock Area Recreation Committee (M.A.R.C.) run by a collection of volunteers seeking to improve the local recreational facilities, and was sponsored by the City of Mossyrock. In their research, they came across a grant program through the state agency called the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Since the ROC began in 1964, it has awarded more than $1.9 billion in contracts to more than 8,400 projects whose combined matched funds have invested over $3 billion into Washington’s great outdoors. Through the ROC they received a #1 ranking in both the Washington Wildlife Recreation Program and the Land and Water Conservation Fund. With the two grants and matching funds raised by the community through dances, dinners and tree auctions, they were able to purchase 32 acres of land right in the heart of Mossyrock. Mossyrock and surrounding areas are historically significant as they are the ancestral grounds of the Cowlitz and Klickitat Native American tribes. Named Coulph by the Cowlitz tribe, Mossyrock was a long-time gathering and trading place with fertile hunting grounds. Essentially, it still is. More recently the land had been used as hay fields and is now evolving into the community’s dreams. With a community garden suited for 50 families, an eco friendly playground, picnic tables, miles of trails, peaceful views and an energy efficient bathroom, Mossyrock has planned and executed a dream of a park without sacrificing the environment in the least.
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Summer Reading! Wondering how to keep your child reading during the summer? Here is some good news! The reading fun can continue with open libraries as well as AR availability at local schools. Centralia Christian School: Coming soon; call to find out the latest news about the new reading program. Contact: (360) 736-7657. Chehalis School District: Mondays (June 23 - August 18) at R. E. Bennett Elementary; Tuesdays (June 24 - August 19) at Olympic Elementary; Wednesdays (June 25 - August 20) at Cascade Elementary. Hours: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Contact: (360) 807-7220. *Kids need to be enrolled in the Chehalis School District to participate. Incoming 2nd and current 2nd and 3rd graders may check out books at R. E. Bennett. Incoming 4th and current 4th and 5th graders may check out books from Olympic. Current 1st and 2nd graders may check out books from Cascade. Students may check out up to four books and can take AR tests. St. Joseph Catholic School: Tuesdays, all summer. Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contact: (360) 748-0961, stjoeschehalis.com. *Kids need to be enrolled in St. Joseph Catholic School to participate. Students can check out books and take AR tests. New students will not have AR numbers, but can still check out books. Participate and earn tickets for drawings for the fall book fair and other cool prizes!
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2014 On this day in 1867 Canada became a self-governing dominion. Draw the maple leaf flag.
Canada Day Make a macaroni necklace today. You can change their color by soaking them in food coloring. Allow them to dry on a paper towel and then thread them on a string.
When is the last time your family visited a museum? Plan a visit today. Find a shady spot and have a nice family picnic today.
National Picnic Month Make ice cream sundaes for your family. Include as many fruits as possible.
Draw a postcard and send it to a friend. Remember to write the full address on one side and to add a stamp. Try jumping rope with some friends. It takes some practice, but it's great exercise.
Create a comic strip. Use two characters to tell riddles or knock-knock jokes. Draw a week’s worth of strips. Find a creative way to cool off. Make a shower with a garden hose or run through the sprinklers.
Start a Summer Book Club with your friends. Choose a book together, then pick a meeting day to discuss it.
Get ready for tomorrow’s 4th of July celebrations. Make costumes and decorate bikes with red, white and blue.
Take a walk with a family member. Observe your surroundings and see if you spot birds and flowers along the way.
Find a recipe or buy a mix and make blueberry muffins for breakfast today.
Celebrate cows today. Think about all the things you get from a cow. Cow Appreciation Day
Make a smoothie with lots of fruits. Add a quarter cup of chopped fresh spinach or another green vegetable.
Make a lemonade stand today and sell your refreshing drinks to passersby. Send us your photos!
Create a secret code. Share the code with a friend and write coded notes to each other.
Reorganize part of your room—a closet, a bookshelf or a toy chest. Collect toys and books you no longer use and give them to an organization that will distribute them.
Make some paper airplanes today and fly them with a friend. Measure whose plane goes farthest.
Visit an art gallery today. Find something you really like among the exhibits and explain why you chose it.
Grab a friend and Can you eat red, practice throwing white and blue healthy food today? and catching a ball. If you’re right-handed, try catching with your left hand. If you’re left-handed, try catching with Independence your right hand. Day
Make a pitcher of ice-cold lemonade and give it to a Put all your soft toys neighbor out in a circle and as a give them a Teddy sweet Bear’s Picnic. summer National surprise! Blueberry Teddy Bear’s Month Picnic Day
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Write a movie review for a film you have seen this summer. Tell what you liked or disliked about it. Mail it to a friend or family member.
Have a parent hide a “treasure” and write down clues for you to follow. Have a fun treasure hunt finding it.
Get a paper lunch bag and turn it into a puppet. Draw a face on the bottom using markers or crayons. Paper Bag Day Pack a lunch and take a long bike ride with a group of friends. Tell a parent your planned route.
National Day of the Cowboy. Make a stick horse and take a ride around the neighborhood.
Write and send a letter to a friend or family member living far away. Tell them about your summer and ask them to write back to you.
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Back on the Regular Track by Rebekah Miner of Northwest Pediatric Center
Everyone poops. It’s normal and a part of the complex and important cycle of nourishing our bodies and excreting waste. But sometimes that cycle gets messed up and then nobody is happy! Ask almost any parent and they can tell you just how difficult life can be with a child who is constipated. Tips for Success: With summer here, changes in routines and schedules can lead to constipation. Here are a few tips to help keep your child regular: • Make sure your child takes time from playing to sit on the toilet every day. The best time of day to try is after a meal because the intestines will want to try and empty to make room for what is in the stomach (gastrocolic reflex). • It’s helpful for kids to have their feet on a flat surface so they can generate a push. This could mean having a small step stool handy in the bathroom so younger kids don’t have their feet dangling when they sit on the toilet. • Don’t rush. Give your child time to sit; take away the pressure of performance. • Exercise — encourage running, jumping and skipping to get things moving. Warning Signs: While constipation may sound straight forward, every child’s normal bowel pattern is different and the 18 • July 2014 • Southwest Washington Family
signs of constipation can be subtle, leading to a delay in intervention. Here are some signs that could signal your child is getting plugged up: • Stools that are hard and compact, like pebbles mashed together. • An increase in the time between bowl movements from your child’s normal. • Stools that are large, hard and dry. • Pain with passing a stool or abdominal pain that is relieved by passing stool. • Blood in the stool, around the stool or on toilet paper after wiping. • Soiling of underwear between bowl movements in potty-trained children. Constipation is usually not an emergency, but some other stomachaches can be. If you child has blood in their stool, severe abdominal pain causing them to double over, or is dehydrated (lethargic, decreased urine output, no tears when they cry, dry mouth) call their medical provider right away.
Try at Home: If you notice your child is getting a little backed up, there are several easy things you can try at home. Start by cutting back on constipating foods such as cheese, bananas and excessive milk. Increase bran intake through bran muffins or cereals that contain bran. Also, encourage water. Stool won’t soften up without water so make sure your child is drinking lots. You can also give your child about 4 oz. of prune juice, warmed up if possible, or 1 tsp. of dark Karo syrup. Prevention is the Best Medicine: Fiber and fluids are key to a healthy and regular digestive system. A great source of fiber is fruits and vegetables. Kids need at least 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. A rough estimate of a serving size is a helping the size of your child’s fist. Fruits and veggies that are particularly high in fiber include: prunes, apricots, plums, raisins, peas, beans and broccoli. Water (as noted above) is extremely important to maintaining regular bowel movements. Kids should not
be drinking soda or caffeinated beverages regularly. The amount of water kids need to drink daily depends on their age, activities and the weather. If it’s hot outside and your child is running around, she will need to drink up.
all the time and although it’s embarrassing, it’s helpful to us if you can describe what is going on; don’t be shy — constipation is a very common reason for doctor’s office visits!
Medications for Constipation Constipation that has built up for How many 8 ounce glasses of wamonths can take a long time to fix. As ter kids should be drinking: more and more stool gets stuck in the • 5 glasses for 5- 8-year-olds. colon, it stretches out and it can take • 7 glasses for 9- 12-year-olds. months of regular soft movements to • 8-10 glasses for kids 13 and older. get things back to normal. So don’t be discouraged if it takes a while to see When to Seek Medical Attention: any improvement — stick with it. If your child’s constipation beStool softeners are a go-to concomes more than you can handle on stipation treatment. Polyethlylene your own, make an appointment with glycol (MiraLax) is a common stool their medical provider. If you have softener that is often prescribed but is tried more than one over-the-counter also available over-the-counter. Stool medicine or home remedy and your softeners work by keeping water from child has been constipated for more being reabsorbed in the intestines, than 2-3 weeks, it’s probably time to so stool stays soft and easy to pass. call their doctor. Before the appoint- Because of this, stool softeners work ment, try and pay attention you your best when administered with lots of child’s bowel movements or have fluids. MiraLax is a helpful medicine, your child pay close attention if they but once your child is having regular are old enough. bowel movements, it’s time to slowly Medical professionals are used to wean him off MiraLax and concenhaving these kinds of conversations trate on getting more fluids and fiber
in his diet and more exercise in his daily routine. There are other types of medicines to treat constipation such as laxatives, stool bulking agents and enemas. Laxatives stimulate the intestines to push stool through, bulking agents make bigger stools so they are easier to push and enemas help break up compacted stool. In general, if you think your child is so constipated they need one of these medicines, it’s probably a good idea to make an appointment with their medical provider. Constipation is a very common problem in kids and it can be really hard on families when kids don’t feel well. Prevention is the best medicine and healthy habits can go a long way in keeping intestines happy and regular. Rebekah Miner graduated from University of Washington in 2013 and is currently a pediatric nurse practitioner at Northwest Pediatric Center. She currently resides in Centralia and enjoys the outdoors, hiking, camping, kayaking and gardening.
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One essential point that every serious Bible student must understand is the two main divisions of the Bible, the Old Testament and the New Testament. Many people I have talked with do not understand what the word “testament” means. A few hundred years ago this word was used more, but today the word “will”conveys the same meaning. You have all heard the term last will and testament. Well, that is what the Scripture is – God’s last will and testament. Therefore, when we talk about the Old Testament, we are talking about God’s old will, and when we talk about the New Testament, we are talking about the new will of God. To make it even clearer, if you had a will drawn up and some years later wanted to change something, you would have another will drawn up. What would that do to your first will? Of course, it would make the first will void and of no effect. This is why we do not offer animal sacrifices today because we are not under the Old Testament or the old will of God, but rather the new will of God, the New Testament.
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July Birthdays!
Tanner L. turns 9 on July 12!
Mya S. turns 1 on July 17!
Savannah B. turns 7 on July 19!
Mason F. turns 8 on July 5!
Josh D. turns 5 on July 9!
Xander P. turns 6 on Audrey B. turns 11 on July 26! July 4!
Brittany N. turns 18 on July 10!
Kristen H. turns 10 on July 22!
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Tyler L. turns 11 on July 9!
Selah C. turns 8 on July 15!
Perla F. turns 10 on July 13!
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Delaney G. turns 13 on July 3!
Luis R. turns 1 on July 11!
Gracie W. turns 1 on July 15!
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t u o e t s No to Sing A b by Carrina S tanton of Chehais
Think music is only for enjoyment?
Think again! Music benefits kids' brainpower too. Math – students who study music consistently outperform their peers in math assessments, regardless of race or socio-economic status.
Carrina Stanton is a local freelance writer. She and her husband are raising their two daughters in Chehalis.
Language - students who study music surpass nonmusic students in tests of writing, using information resources, reading and responding and proofreading. Testing – In an analysis of 10 years of SAT test scores, students who took at least four years of art courses scored higher in verbal and math than students who did not. Of those, students who took music earned the highest scores. Self-Esteem – The study of music requires discipline, perseverance, creativity and selfesteem — traits that are not only positive for anyone to have, but that are seen as benchmarks for successful people. Many students at risk of dropping out of high school cite involvement in the arts as what keeps them in school.
*Source the Arts Education Partnership, www.aep-arts.org
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Michele Harvey, Napavine Elementary, Third Grade Voted the SWW Family Favorite Teacher in 2014
Mrs. Harvey had wanted to be a teacher since first grade when her teacher, Mrs. Graham, told her she would be a great teacher. Harvey wanted to help children learn to read like Mrs. Graham had helped her. Mrs. Graham encouraged her to do so. Mrs. Harvey went on to attend Western State College and graduated in 1974. She is the first in her family to go to college and it was all because of her first grade teacher encouraging her to follow her dream.
Questions students asked Mrs. Harvey:
Sophia G. asked, “When did you start teaching?”
After I graduated college in 1974 in Colorado.
Jenny Z. asked, “When did you come here?” “I am in my 28th year of being here.”
Brandon C. asked, “How did you end up here?”
“I grew up in Colorado and after becoming a teacher I came to an expo in Spokane and I loved the area so I applied for a job and got a job in Idaho. Then I married my husband and we moved to Oregon, but we didn’t like it as much as Washington so we moved up here.” SWWF
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Dog Days of Summer Ice, Ice Baby When the temperatures increase, add ice cubes to your animal’s water bowl.
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No Picnic Lunch While it is often okay to give your pet a few food scraps on occasion, there are some foods to steer clear of. Before you hand over the leftovers at your next family gathering, make sure you know the dangers. • Grapes and raisins are seemingly healthy foods that can be harmful to pets. The toxin inside of these fruits is unknown, but grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in your pet. • Cyanide is present in the seeds/pits of plums, pears and peaches, making these fruits potentially hazardous as well. Talk to your veterinarian for a full list of dangerous foods prior to giving your pet any human food. SWWF
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Toddlers are too small to learn some necessary safety tips by themselves. Some of the best ways parents can keep their toddlers safe are: • Watching them at all times. • Choosing babysitters with care. Once you have chosen the caregiver, drop in unexpectedly to see how your children are doing. Ask children about their experience and listen carefully to their responses. • Do not let them play alone outside. Common Misconceptions: Parents commonly believe that their kids already know the steps to keeping themselves safe, such as calling 9-1-1. While they may already know some things from previous talks with you, it never hurts to go over procedures again. Run through scenarios for their age group. Use the “Take 25” program to start the conversation with them. This may lead them to speaking about other issues they may be having or situations they have encountered. Please reference www.take25.org for resources on keeping children safe. These responses have been prepared by: Craig Larsen, manager & Jennifer Ducummon, public education coordinator, Lewis County 911 Communications. SWWF 26 • July 2014 • Southwest Washington Family
bit slow going. But 3-year-old Hadleigh G. likes to entertain herself by making dirt mountains.
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Grove of the Patriarchs National Trailheads Mount Rainier National Park, Washington *Park pass required
The Grove of the Patriarchs, named from the time when the Normans conquered England, is a short, easy trail located in the Mount Rainier National Park. Enjoy walking the trail along the Ohanapecosh River, crossing the suspension bridge and stepping onto an island amongst the massive ancient trees. Here’s what you will find:
Some of the biggest, oldest Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock and Western Red Cedar in the Washington Cascades. Some trees are over 1,000 years old and 50 feet in diameter!
A suspension bridge to cross over the Ohanapecosh River.
Over a mile of easy trail National Park Passes perfect for families to Entrance Fee: $15 per explore. vehicle. Fee is charged at entrance stations at Mount Rainier National Park. Entrance fees provide the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for Mount Rainier National Park. An annual pass is also available for $30. Learn more at nps.gov.
How do you get to this special place? On the east side of Mount Rainier, drive to the Stevens Canyon entrance on Highway 123. Proceed about ¼ of a mile on the Stevens Canyon Road across the Ohanapecosh River bridge to the trailhead parking area on the right. The elevation is about 2,200 ft.
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Keep Learning Going All Summer Long by Sara Potter of Centralia
School is out for summer, but before your kids shut down their brains, here are some fun and creative ways to keep the learning going all summer long. Teach your children to cook
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Make a birdfeeder from pine cones and grass. Craft stores have tons of different how to manuals and ideas for beginner and expert builders. Your family could spend the weekend searching for the perfect project and build it all together.
Scrapbook your summer — from the most basic activity to your family vacation. Your children can get creative with art and photography, while creating memories and a keepsake.
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Teaching your children, or even yourself, how to fish can be a skill learned for a lifetime. There are plenty of small lakes and ponds for the very beginner fisherman, and larger pools of water for the advanced. Searching online for the perfect outdoor fishing trip could create a yearly family fishing adventure. 28 • July 2014 • Southwest Washington Family
Your teen could create a book of family history throughout the summer. The project could include interviews with older relatives and researching documented family stories. Your teenager will learn communication skills and skills in storytelling. If your teen needs even more of a challenge, you could have them look into the political and historical events that happened during your family’s past and present, and how those events may or may not have shaped your family history.
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Find some common in terests with your teenager and learn m ore about the to pics or hobbies together. T hese could inclu de: dance class es, chess, hikin g or gardening.
Tips to improve reading skills: • Set a time daily for you to read aloud to your child and for them read aloud to you. • Take a family photo or a picture from a magazine and have your child create their own story for the image. Encourage them to be as creative and outlandish as they want to be.
Whether your family enjoys indoor activities, like spending the day in the library, or is more inclined to be outdoors cloud gazing, make this summer full of fun, learning and creativity. SWWF
Sara Potter is a freelance journalist living in Centralia, with her husband and two daughters. She loves learning about all types of health and fitness, inside and outdoors.
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