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My kids love their dentist “Wow, if you are in need of a dentist, Dr. Calvin Kim is awesome!” “We have been to two other dentists in the past year, both of them pediatric dentists, in an effort to have dental work done on our daughter. She was petrified to the point that both dentists insisted that she be put under general anesthetic. Dr. Kim asked me if I could give it a try. I agreed and so thankful. He took the time to put Mary at ease and got through the whole treatment. Mary actually asked when she could back! How is that for a compliment?” - Kristen Zanas “Without a doubt the best dentist I’ve ever been to. My 7 year old had to have two teeth pulled and he still doesn’t know he had 4 shots to numb his mouth! Dr. Kim passed that challenge with flying colors.”- Sandi Stuit
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Chocolate Milk contains: 9 Sugar Packets 80+80 = 160 calories 21+13 = 34 minutes of walking Juice Drink contains: 23 Sugar Packets 150+155 = 305 calories 33+33 = 66 minutes of walking Soda contains: 22 Sugar Packets 160+82 = 242 calories 20+32 = 52 minutes of walking
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Sports Drink contains: 12 Sugar Packets 70+55 = 125 calories 15+12 = 27 minutes of walking Energy Drink contains: 17 Sugar Packets 140+90 = 230 calories 15+35 = 50 minutes of walking
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Contents Pg. 4 Local Fun
Sibling Bickering
Pg. 5 Farmers Markets
There is nothing more exhausting than managing sibling rivalry in your home!
Pg. 9 Moments in Time
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Pg. 20 Youth Fair + 4-H
Pg. 6 Did You Know — Flowers Pg. 7 Speech and Hearing Disorders Pg. 8 Day Trip — NW Carriage Museum Pg. 10 SWW Family Favorites Winners Pg. 14 Ape Cave Visit Pg. 16 Mother’s Day Memories Pg. 17 Teacher Feature — Leah Schutz Pg. 22 Book Review — Princess Cupcake Pg. 23 Clothespin Racecars Pg. 26 Party Time Pg. 28 May Days Pg. 29 Safety Tips
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Events
May 1 Lewis County Spring Youth Fair All day, Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Chehalis The fair features animal and livestock exhibits, and shows, works of art, food, carnival rides, entertainment and more. For more information, please visit springyouthfair.org or ci.chehalis.wa.us. May 7 Wildflower Walk 6:30 p.m., Seminary Hill, Centralia Join Dr. Lisa Carlson, Professor of Botany at Centralia College, for an evening walk to learn how to identify native wildflowers. The event begins in the parking lot at the main entrance to Seminary Hill Natural Area. For more information, please call Brian Mittge at (360) 266-0568.
May 9 Wooden Boat Fair 10 a.m., Percival Landing Park, downtown Olympia Free event! Head to downtown Olympia to see wooden boats of all kinds including power, sail, dinghies, kayaks and canoes. Also, shop for handmade items from local vendors and enjoy the International Food Alley booths. Visit the children’s boat building booth and listen to live music. For more information, please visit olywoodenboat.org. Lewis County Historical Bike Ride 7 a.m., Stan Hedwall Park, Chehalis Pick from four loop rides all beginning and ending at Stan Hedwall Park. Rides range from 20 to 100 miles. To register and for additional information, please email LCHR@ CycleLewisCounty.org.
‘The Addams Family’ High School Musical 7:30 p.m., W.F. West High School, Chehalis Come see a classic movie transformed into a spring musical production. More performances will be held May 8, 9, 14 and 15. Tickets are $8 and are available at the high school ASB office or you can pay at the door. For more information, please call (360) 807-7235.
May 11 Homeschoolers Resource Day 10 a.m., Winlock Timberland Library Meet other local homeschoolers and learn about Timberland Regional Library resources available. A picnic lunch will be offered at 12 p.m. and a second session will be available at 1 p.m. For more information, please visit trl.org.
May 8 Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Junior 7 p.m., Morton Roxy Theater Enjoy a timeless classic story of the world-famous candyman and his quest to find an heir. Tickets are $9 for adults ($10 at the door) and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, please visit mortonroxy.org.
May 15 Relay For Life of Lewis County 4 p.m., Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Chehalis Join others for the opening ceremony, followed by walking laps to join the fight against cancer. Fun activities for kids will be happening each hour, such as a cake walk, a pajama parade, frisbee play, water balloon toss and more. The event runs through May 16. For more information, please visit relayforlife.org. May 29 Peter Pan 7 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, Centralia Performing Arts to Homeschoolers will be presenting Peter Pan. Other performances will be offered May 30. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and can be bought at the door or online at pathatlewiscounty.org. For more information, please email performingartstohomeschoolers@gmail.com. SWWF
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Peter writes in 1 Peter 3:15:
But sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear.
FARMERS MARKETS
Community Farmers Market (Chehalis) Where: Boistfort Ave., downtown Chehalis. When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2 through October 27. More Info: communityfarmersmarket.net. Contact: (360) 740-1212.
C.C. Grow
Where: Centralia College (across from gym). When: Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. May through September. Contact: Kristi Jewell, (360) 736-9391 ext. 650.
The Lewis County Historical Farmers Market (Centralia) Where: Corner of N. Pearl and Maple (across from The Chronicle). When: Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 1 through October. More Info: lewiscountyfarmersmarket.org. Contact: Derrill Outland, (360) 736-8977.
In other words when someone asks you why you believe or why you go to church on Sunday, you must be ready always to give them a good answer, a Biblical answer. It appears to this author that it is not possible for a person to give a good defense for his belief unless he knows God’s word. And how is it possible for someone to know God’s word unless he studies it. The word of God is food for the soul and Jesus said in Matthew 5:6, Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Study the teachings of Jesus found in the New Testament, feed on Jesus, the bread of life and you will never hunger and thirst again. Oh the treasure we have at our fingertips if we would only partake of it, the words of life, the Bible. Study it, learn from it, and make it your own. You will be wonderfully blest for your effort. Come visit with us at
Twin Cities Church of Christ 502 E. Plum, Centralia, WA. 98531 (360) 736-9798 Sunday Classes 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am and 2:00 pm
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Tenino Farmers Market
Where: 301 Old Hwy. 99 (Tenino Elementary School). When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 6 through September 26. More info: teninofarmersmarket.org. Contact: (360) 515-0501, market@teninofarmersmarket.org.
Visit Any Of Our 11 Local Branches
Winlock Farmers Market
Where: Winlock Events Plaza on Kerron Street. When: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through September. *Please call ahead for start date.
Contact: Jeanie Emmeneger, (360) 785-4817.
Centralia (2 branches), Chehalis (3 branches), Grayland, Morton, Pe Ell, Raymond, Rochester, South Bend
Extended Hours at our Chehalis Airport Branch Open Until 7 p.m. Monday- Friday Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays
Tenino Farmers Market will have a special Mother’s Day Market on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. This event will be held on Olympia Street in downtown Tenino.
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The green florets on broccoli stalks are actually immature flowers. If left to grow, they open into tiny yellow flowers.
The English name of “dandelion” is derived from the French dent de lion which means “lion’s tooth” due to it coarsely toothed leaves. Roses are actually related to apples, raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears and almonds.
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The flower with the world’s largest bloom is the Rafflesia arnoldii. This rare flower is found in the rainforests of Indonesia and can grow to be 3 feet across and weigh up to 15 pounds. The smallest flower in the world comes from the Wolffia plant.
Tulip bulbs were more valuable than gold in Holland in the 1600s.
Sunflowers move throughout the day in response to the movement of the sun from east to west.
There are more than 2,500,000 species of flowering plants in the world.
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Did you know that pregnant mothers can start stimulating a baby’s brain in the womb? Or that a child’s brain makes 700 new connections every second from birth to age 3? Did you know that a toddler’s thinking and problem solving skills are developed during play and that your child’s favorite toy is you?
Parent and Child Activities That Build Language and Literacy Skills: by Britney Hastings, of Olympia
• Sing some “finger play” songs, make up rhymes, sing your daily activities to familiar tunes like “Let’s go take a bath, turn on the water” to the tune of “Row Row Row Your Boat.” • Touch and describe new textures, match colors, talk about size and shapes. • Make a photo album of family members, pets and favorite places —- have your child find each one you name. • Give your child choices, “Do you want milk or water.” • Think quality over quantity — simplified sentences with inflection such as “uh-oh, shoe fell.” SWWF Britney Hastings, is a speech-language pathologist at In-Tot. She likes gardening, traveling and having new experiences with her two boys. She and her husband live in Olympia. May 2015 • Southwest Washington Family • 7
Day Trip
Northwest Carriage Museum 314 Alder St., Raymond, WA. 98577 (360) 942-4150 nwcarriagemuseum.org
The Northwest Carriage Museum is home to many magnificently restored 19th century vehicles, including carriages, buggies and wagons. It has also earned a national reputation for carriage knowledge including historical and restoration information.
Admission:
Adults, $4; children 6 through 18, $2; children 5 and under are free. Families, $10.
Tours:
Guided tours can be tailored to accommodate any group and the tour guide will explain not only carriage history, but also life in the 1890s.
Hours:
May through September: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday through Tuesday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. October through April; Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Student Tours:
Students will learn about the carriages, their manufacturing history, their usage and the history of the horse-drawn transportation era. In the 1890 schoolhouse, students will hear about the one-room classroom and rules for behavior. Wooden wheels and how they were made will also be demonstrated on the tour and students can enjoy putting on period clothing or a coon skin cap for a group photo on the Three Spring Democrat Wagon. For younger students, the opportunity to make butter or corn husk dolls can be provided.
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Family Favorites Southwest Washington
Your votes are in! When looking for the most beloved doctors or favorite activities, your busy family need look no further. Here are your reader-nominated, communityvoted SWW Family Favorites. Congratulations to all of our top three nominees. Preschool
Centralia Christian School, Centralia Fiddlesticks Cooperative Preschool, Centralia Pre-School Playtime, Chehalis
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Dell’s Children’s Center, Centralia Cooks Hill Community Childcare Center, Centralia Happy Day Learning Center, Centralia
Suzanne Shumate, Centralia Middle School Linda Conroy, Centralia Timberland Library Marla Gisi, Centralia Timberland Library Shane Rivers, Centralia High School Bobbi Chapman, Fiddlesticks Cooperative Preschool, Centralia Mrs. Nakono, Rochester Primary School
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Dr. Jennifer A. Marnik Scalici, Centralia Women’s Center Dr. Mark Nyshiama, Centralia Women’s Center Dr. James Moruzzi, Olympia Women’s Health Coach Ron Brown, Pediatrician Centralia Dr. Aaron Dalan, Northwest Pediatric Center High School Dr. Jennifer Polley, Northwest Pediatric Center Ben Root, Dr. Issac Pope, Pope’s Kids Place Rochester Youth Dentist Soccer Club Dr. Steve Ash, Ash & Roberts, Centralia Dr. Henricksen, Chehalis Family Dentist Valley View Health Center
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Mandi McDougall Photography Horizon Photo & Design Katia Hudson Photography
Music Instructor
Lauri Johnson, Centralia School District Leslie O’Donel, Flute Trails Dave Knokey, Rochester Music
Entertainment
McMenamin’s Olympic Club Theater, Centralia Shankz Black Light Mini Golf, Chehalis Evergreen Playhouse, Centralia
Playground
Penny Playground, Chehalis Alexander Park, Chehalis Fort Borst Park, Centralia
Restaurant
Sweet Inspirations, Chehalis Kit Carson, Chehalis Spiffy’s Restaurant & Bakery, Chehalis
Cool-off Spot
Chehalis Pool Thorbeckes Pool Tenino Sandtone Quarry Pool
School Spirit
Centralia School District Adna School District Napavine School District
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Bowling Tammy’s Ceramic Shop, Rochester Library Events
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Nick Reykdal, St. Joseph Catholic School Bob Hunt, Cascade Elementary School, Chehalis Casey Crawford, Rochester Elementary School
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St. Joseph School Trail
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• Open Enrollment for PreK-8th Grade • Academic excellence and rigor since 1923 • Before and after care program (7:30 AM-8:15; 3:00-6:00 PM) • Faith-filled learning environment • Emphasis on community values and service learning • Washington State Learning Standards-based curriculum • Ready-access to technology and Web 2.0 tools (3:1 Student/computer ratio) • Financial assistance available
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It’s sure to be a great hike, but if the kids don’t get worn out and still want to hike more there are other kid-friendly hikes to go on in the area. Right before the Ape Cave on Forest Road 8303 is the “Trail of Two Forests.” It is a short ¼ mile walk on a boardwalk that will be sure to thrill the kids as the “forests” are actually limb casts, remnants of forests that were taken over by lava 1,900 years ago, burning the trees but leaving their hollowed-out impressions. Then if the kids are still full of energy, head back out on Forest Road 83 for about 5.7 miles. There you will find June Lake Trail. This is a little longer hike at 2 ½ miles so you might want to take along a nice little picnic lunch to enjoy by the small lake. The kids can also take the opportunity to play on the sandy beach at the lake before making the hike back. If they like rocks they will love the steep basalt columns lining the lake. Basalt is another sign of volcanic activity, having been created by rapidly cooling lava. If you still want to explore more, head another 3½ miles up Forest Road 83 to the Lahar Viewpoint. These are also good alternatives to keep in mind in case the Ape Cave is too busy as it can often get on weekends and holidays. *As most of these sites are located within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, a Northwest Forest Pass is required or you can pay the day fee at the trailhead. The $5 (cash) can be paid at a non-attended fee station. No pass is required at June Lake because it is outside the national forest. And remember, never leave valuables in your car, take plenty of water and stay safe.
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Celebrate Mom We asked our readers,
“What is your favorite Mother’s Day memory or gift?” Here is what they shared:
When my husband got me an amethyst necklace to match my earrings I already had. And he always gets me very sweet cards. I have saved all of them over the years.
I’m mostly looking forward to my first one! Last year I was pregnant and I don’t think I felt the true meaning of Mother’s Day. Of course it’s always fun and nice to spend time with my mom for Mother’s Day. It will be different having my own baby!
~Sadie R. of Onalaska
~Allison C. of Mossyrock
My daughter helping her brother make a Mother’s Day gift that she had planned for days at only 6 years old. She kept telling him to keep it a secret and he just didn’t understand the whole concept. She took it upon herself to make handmade flowers since she didn’t have any money of her own, along with a handmade card. And, she told her brother what to write in his. Sweetest, most thoughtful little gift that I’ll cherish forever! ~Stephanie S. of Centralia
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My first Mother’s Day as a mom. Realizing God gave me the toughest yet most rewarding job on the planet. My kids are such a blessing and they are the greatest gift I’ve received by far. ~Heather J. of Rochester
My husband took our girls and they picked out a bird bath for me. I have always enjoyed brunch with my mom and siblings to celebrate my mom too. ~Michelle E. of Chehalis
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What made you decide to become a teacher? I decided to be a teacher after becoming a nanny in New Jersey. I realized that I loved being around kids. I was always babysitting, helping kids with homework, and coaching different sports teams — it just seemed like the natural fit. That and I realized there was more to being a weather woman that just being on t.v!
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What inspires you the most/what is your favorite part of teaching? My favorite part of teaching is finding ways to get students excited about learning. My teaching partners and I are not afraid to make fools of ourselves in the name of education.
Is there anything else you would like to add? I would like to thank Kale for nominating me. He is a very hardworking student that is so kind and thoughtful to others. This made my day, thanks Kale!
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How long have you been teaching? I have been teaching for 14 years at Napavine Elementary. Napavine has the best students and staff — I love it here!
What hobbies/interests do you enjoy outside of the classroom? I have 3 amazing kids (Avery, 8, Alexis, 6, and Cameron, 1). Most of my time away from school is spent enjoying my time with them. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a weather woman. I liked the idea of being on t.v.
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Weekend breakfasts are a great time to cook together as a family! Kick your morning into high gear by making a refreshing, delicious breakfast smoothie. They’re easy to make and super healthy, too!
• 1 medium banana • 1 cup pineapple in large chunks • 1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries • 7 large strawberries With a blender and imagination, you can come up with all kinds of crazy, nutritious breakfast ideas!
• 1 cup orange juice • 1 1/4 cup plain yogurt • 2 tbsp. flax seed • 1 cup ice cubes • 1/4 cup fresh kale leaves
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4-H is the nation’s largest youth positive development organization in the United States. 4-H is not just for those with animals. It covers every part of a child’s life such as agriculture, cooking, sewing and robotics or forensic science. A child can enroll in many different interests and it is these interests that can lead to amazing opportunities down the road — including scholarships!
The Lewis County Youth Fair is unique because you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to participate. The Youth Fair is open to all youth, up to 19 years old. In the dairy department, you do not need to own the animal. Participants just need to fill out the entry form and follow the guidelines and they will be in for three days of dairy fun.
Have you never participated but are curious about it? Here is a little question and answer time with two Youth Fair participants: Cassy Jo, Age 11 and Madi E., age 6 How did you become involved with the Youth Fair? C: I became
*At the Spring Youth Fair, kids under 8 years old can show in the Swine Barn in the PeeWee Division, and can borrow a pig to show. They don’t need to be enrolled in 4-H.
What is your favorite part of the Youth Fair? C: My favorite part of the Youth Fair is showing my cows. I
love my cows so much and I want people to see how hard I work with them. My other favorite part is spending time with friends. I have so many friends in the dairy barn so this is a time I can spend with them for 3 days.
involved with the Youth Fair because I was too young to be in 4-H. I love to show cows and this was the only way I could show my cows before I enrolled in 4-H. Also, my big brother Zach was already showing so it was easy for me to tag along.
M: Showing pigs!
M: My sister and I started by entering cooking and sewing projects in the Spring Youth Fair. When I was 3 years old, I got a special ribbon for some cookies I made. The next year we showed rabbits too, and I got to borrow a pig and show it in the arena with a cane. *That is how we got started at Spring Youth Fair. Now we raise pigs and have baby piggies on our farm!
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What have you learned by participating? C: I have learned that hard work is what I need to do in order to get ready for the show ring. My hard work also helps me over come my fear of being in the show ring.
How did you pick the category you are in? C: My mom and dad run a dairy with my grandparents so
picking dairy is pretty easy. We have over 500 cows so I have plenty of animals to choose from. Also, my big brother was already showing dairy cows so I just followed him.
M: My big sister shows pigs in 4-H. Even though I’m not old enough to show pigs at the big fair, I get to show pigs at the Spring Youth Fair. I also show my guinea pig, rabbits, and enter cooking and sewing projects.
Zach S. and his cow Grumpy.
What is involved in preparing for the Youth Fair? C: Preparing for the Youth Fair takes a long time. In February
What is the hardest part? C: The hardest part of the Youth Fair is getting to the barn at
5:30 a.m. It is super early but if I want my cow to be ready, we need to get there that early. The other hardest thing is making sure I pick the right animal to show.
M: Getting the pig into the arena. Also, cleaning the pens is hard work.
I pick out what animals I want to show. This year I picked a cow named Bedazzled. I started working with her with a halter. The more I work with them on a halter, the easier it is to lead them in the ring. I am showing two animals so I need to work with both animals. I have to work in my animals while I am also playing soccer, singing in choir and helping my mom feed calves.
M: Getting pigs into the trailer. We also have to wash the pigs so they can be clean and shiny for the judges. SWWF
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This five-star book is certainly about a subject that most parents have encountered with their young school-aged kiddos! The little girl, Cupcake, exclaims, "I don't want to go to school!" Then she does her best to try to wiggle her way out of going. The illustrations are colorful, the rhyming sentences add to the fun and any child would be able to relate their feelings with what little Miss Cupcake is going though. Her mother's reaction is priceless and can help give every parent a good tip or two about how to handle the same situation. Overall, the outcome of Cupcake's story will help ease the minds of many kiddos if they are feeling any first-day jitters. I would suggest this book to parents that know their little one is likely to be nervous about the first day of school. Reviewed by Three Peas in a Pod, Chehalis SWWF
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CLASH of the
SIBLINGS by Becky M. Cox-Tuning of Olympia
There is nothing more exhausting than managing sibling rivalry in your home!
Whether it is between natural siblings or step-children, it is equally frustrating. Even when there is not active fighting or arguing happening, we as parents are sometimes walking on eggshells waiting for the next fight to erupt. In managing your home and trying to keep a peaceful and loving environment it is best to foster a home of non-competitiveness.
We live in a culture where everything is a competition, whether it be sports, reality shows, the playground at recess, clothes that are worn or the latest hairstyle. Competition is EVERYWHERE! Creating a home that is competition-free relieves the pressure of each child having to be the best, #1 or the winner, and the tension between siblings becomes minimized. For example, for a season our family has currently put aside board and card games, which is something we all love to do, because the competition fed the sibling rivalry monster and never ended with all of us walking away feeling good. Instead we focus on other activities that are inclusive of everyone and our time together is full of laughter and fun with zero competition.
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WHEN FIGHTING OR ARGUING DOES OCCUR TAKE THE ROLE OF COACH VERSUS REFEREE. Unless anyone is getting physically harmed I would suggest that for the most part you sit on the sidelines and let it play out. This will equip your children with conflict management skills needed for life and it will also work yourself out of the job of always being the middle man in their rivalry. Once the conflict has resolved, sometimes it may be appropriate to help both children involved (separately if necessary) by looking back at the game highlights as the coach. Offer advice as to how each of them could have done things in a more kind, courteous and respectful manner. Teach your children to keep their cool when a fight happens and that nothing productive happens when either of them get heated. In fact, clinically speaking, when your blood pressure reaches a certain level the ability to listen, think and reason is impaired. TEACH YOUR CHILDREN THAT WHEN ARGUMENTS GET HEATED NO AMOUNT OF SCREAMING AND YELLING IS GOING TO HELP. THEY WON’T BE ABLE TO “HEAR” EACH OTHER NO MATTER HOW LOUD THEY ARE.
EITHER TOGETHER OR SEPARATELY BEGIN TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN GOOD CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS: • CALM DOWN AND BREATHE SO YOU CAN THINK CLEARLY. • LISTEN TO WHAT THE OTHER PERSON IS SAYING WITHOUT INTERRUPTING OR DEFENDING. • SUMMARIZE BACK WHAT THE OTHER PERSON IS SAYING TO SHOW THAT YOU HEARD THE OTHER SIBLING. • ENCOURAGE THEM TO USE “I FEEL…” STATEMENTS INSTEAD OF “YOU DID…”
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Furthermore, relaxing in our expectation of what we think the sibling relationship should be may help reduce the stress between them. Siblings do not need to be best buds and this type of utopian thinking may add pressure to their relationship. Have a baseline expectation of kindness, courtesy and respect, and if anything above that naturally flourishes — then great!
Teach siblings that they can either be right or happy but they can’t always be both. Sometimes it is best just to walk away in order to keep peace and in the long run be happy, but not right. If you argue all day long what have you achieved but unhappiness? Or, if you would have walked away, diffused and then practiced the conflict resolution skills, peace might have been more likely achieved.
SWWF Becky M. Cox-Tuning earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from St. Martin’s University. She is a licensed mental health counselor with the state of Washington. She has specialized training in EMDR (treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and other mental health issues, working with troubled teenage clients, and supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges and unpredicted events. Becky M. Cox-Tuning is newly married and lives in Olympia with their four children.
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Preston C. turns 2 on May 9!
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Abigail O. turns 7 on May 6!
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Zane M. turns 8 on May 23!
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Calee R. turns 10 on May 30!
Dow M. turns 6 on May 26!
Jaelynn V. turns 9 on May 3!
Leilani D. turns 7 on May 5!
Ava M. turns 9 on May 17!
Blakely S. turns 2 on May 3!
Lauren H. turns 8 on May 5!
BELATED Ayla L. turned 5 on April 26!
BELATED Ariana L. turned 9 on April 14!
BELATED Elizabeth O. turned 9 on April 21!
BELATED Ole H. turned 11 on April 8!
BELATED Bryler M. turned 5 on April 16!
BELATED Easton S. turned 5 on April 23! SWWF
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2015 Celebrated around the world, this day marks a celebration of spring and the coming of summer.
How many flowers can you count on this page? Have a friend try. Who found more? Do something nice for your pet today. Take a dog for a walk. Brush a cat. Clean a cage or a feed bowl.
Observe the weather today and give your family a weather report as if you were on the TV news.
National Pet Week
National Weather Observers’ Day
Make a special homemade gift for your mom or another special lady. Draw her portrait and give her this perfect gift. Mother’s Day Go for a hike today in the countryside. Wear good, sturdy shoes and make sure to take some water. Put on some music and get everyone dancing. Dancing is great exercise so keep it up for 20 minutes at least.
Make a pledge that you will always say NO to smoking. No Tobacco Day
Clean your bicycle today and make sure it is in good condition. Check your helmet, too. Bike Month Museums are important places. Gather your family and visit a museum today. International Museum Day This is the day to remember those who gave their lives for freedom and country. Memorial Day
Make red, white and green paper chains and decorate your room.
Cinco de Mayo Compose a limerick today. Five lines, the last words of the 1st, 2nd and 5th lines rhyme, and the 3rd and 4th are a separate rhyme.
Draw a long straight line with a piece of chalk. Now walk along the line as if it were a tight rope. Circus Day
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There are so many beautiful stamps. Why not start collecting today. Ask your relatives and friends to put special stamps aside for you and see how your collection grows.
Write a poem about lost socks. Where do they go? How will they ever find their way back to their match? Lost Sock Memorial Day
The first newspaper cartoon was published on this day in 1754. See if you can make a copy of a newspaper cartoon character.
Can you draw a cross section of a tulip? Label the different parts of a tulip. Tulip Day
Put your thumbs in your armpits and “flap your wings.”
Take a jump rope outside and skip as fast as you can for ten minutes and then slowly for another ten minutes.
On this day in 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew alone across the Atlantic to Paris. Find out the name of his plane and quiz a friend.
The American Red Cross was founded on this day in 1881. Check your first aid supplies and make sure they are up to date.
Take time today to honor your teacher and show how much you appreciate all their hard work. National Teachers Day
Ask your parents if Start a science Invent a dessert experiment today using fresh fruit and you can take over a a little ice cream or section of the garden. such as growing a Dig it over and plant crystal. Follow the frozen yoghurt. some flowers, scientific method: Share it with your family after dinner vegetables or seeds. question, hypothesis, method, data, tonight. observation and conclusion.
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Having a “calm down” routine before you go to bed can help you get to sleep. What’s your routine?
Draw an outline of an alien. Now exchange your drawing with a friend to color in the drawing.
Play a musical instrument today. If you don’t own one, Start to collect loose invent change today in a your own. jar. It’s amazing how much you’ll save if you add a little each day.
For tonight’s movie, let mom choose one of her favorite films.
Get a large sheet of paper and a crayon and make a rubbing today – from a coin, or any indented surface you can find.
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Many parents use a special code word that only the child knows to convey a message should someone other than a parent ask a child to accompany them anywhere. Talk with your parents and figure out a safety code to use.
People should not ask you to keep a special secret that would be harmful to someone or hurt feelings. If they do, tell your parents or teacher.
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