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Syda Anzelini Centralia Christian

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Irie Bundy Trana, 18 months. Proud mom is Mikay Bundy Trana of Centralia. Photo taken by Mandi McDougall Photography.

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Pg. 4 Fun Things to Do

Pg. 22 Super Healthy for Winter

Pg. 5 Did You Know — Astronauts

Pg. 24 Poison Safety Pg. 27 Glitter Crayons

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Pg. 7 Teaching Generosity Pg. 8 Meltdown Moments Pg. 10 Day Trip — OMSI Pg. 12 Teacher Feature — Anita Dudra Pg. 14 Rainy Day Activities

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Pg. 18 Happy Birthdays

Pg. 28 Reader Review — Super Baby Food

Pg. 20 Dollars and Cents

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POLAR BEAR PLUNGE 12 p.m., Long Lake Park Watch (or join) the annual ritual of ringing in the new year. Campfires, music, cocoa and coffee are available before the plunge at 1 p.m. All ages are welcome. For more information, please call (360) 491-0857.

KIDS WORKSHOP: KUNG FU PANDA 3 SPINNING BOX 9 a.m., Chehalis Home Depot Hands-on workshop to build a spinning box toy. Decorate your finished box with stickers featuring characters from the upcoming Dreamworks movie Kung Fu Panda 3. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. For more information, please visit homedepot.com.

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LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD 7 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, Centralia P.A.T.H. will present musical theater fun in three acts: Little Red Standing, Little Red and the Riding Hoods and Totally Red! Additional showtimes available. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit evergreen.org.

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Time TBA, R.E. Bennett Auditorium, Chehalis W.F. West Theatre and Music musical, Little Shop of Horrors.

Reserved tickets are $8 at the A.S.B. office at W.F. West High School. For more information or to order tickets, please call (360) 807-7235 ext. 5508.

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KIDS CLUB SPARKLING SNOWFLAKES 10 a.m., Chehalis Michaels Supplies included for this fun snowflake craft. $2 per child. For children ages three and up. For more information, please visit michaels.com.

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MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY 5 p.m., Winlock Timberland Library Enjoy popcorn and a movie with the whole family.

Check with the library to see what’s playing this month.

Popcorn provided. For more information, please visit trl.org.

Know of more to do?

If your school/group has family-friendly activities that are open to the public, please let us know! Send your event info (following the above format) to jviall@swwfamily.com.

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Proper Hydration

by Matt Angove, ND of Angove Family Medicine Proper hydration is vital for every cell in your body to function optimally. Your cells can either resemble a nice plump grape or a shriveled up raisin ; it all depends on your state of hydration. Consider that about 70% of your body is water. So, if you vacuumed all the water out of your body, only 30% of you would remain. If you want to run faster, think smarter, sleep better and generally feel awesome, consume water on a regular basis.

Kids — I recommend that you consume one-third to one-half your body weight in ounces of water per day. A 100 pound child would then consume about 30-50 ounces of fluids per day. The more fruit and vegetables a person consumes, the less water they will need to drink. This is because fruits and vegetables are 80-90% water. So if you abhor drinking water just swap out some of the other foods you are eating for fruits and vegetables. Also, if you are eating lots of crackers, chips, fries, breads and soda pop you will need to add in an extra cup of water for each serving of those food items since they are dehydrating.

It is important that you drink purified water from glass or stainless steel. Plastic water bottles can leach toxic substances into your water that have the potential to create chronic diseases.

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If you are having trouble getting enough water, consider trying some of the following: • Make your water pretty by adding sliced cucumbers, lemons, limes, and/or strawberries. This will not only make your water look fun, but will add a little zing to it as well.

• Get a cool bottle like the ones from Sigg. You can even create your own design for your bottle on their website.

• Create a daily water log and each time you drink a cup, finish your water bottle or have a serving of fruit or vegetables, check off a box.

• Try drinking out of big straws, skinny straws, or colored straws.

• Set a goal for water consumption by lunch time and dinner time. For example, if you have a 16 oz water bottle make sure you have finished it by lunch time, then fill up again and finish drinking that by dinner.

Matt Angove enjoys all things fitness and likes figuring out creative ways to maximize human potential. He loves time with his wife, who is also a physician, and their three sweet little girls Liberty, Lucia and Liliah. He and his family currently reside in Chehalis.

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ike her husband Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King dreamed of making the world a better place to live. Each year the King Center in Atlanta awards a Coretta Scott King A.N.G.E.L. (Advancing Nonviolence through Generations of Exceptional Leadership) Award to a young leader (ages 12-25).

Last January, Aidan Thomas Hornaday, founder of AidanCares, was awarded the A.N.G.E.L. Award for his commitment to helping those in need and for working to teach a new generation to give.

CNN founder and philanthropist Ted Turner with Aidan

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy with Aidan

Find your passion.

People, animals or the earth. Give to what matters to you.

What makes your heart sing?

Run TO need not FROM it! Define needs and go meet them.

Include others, it’s an opportunity, not an inconvenience.

Hang with givers.

You are defined by those you run with and remember selfishness is a drag.

That was the start of AidanCares. Since then, things have really taken off.

Aidan and his mom travel to raise money and to talk about the importance of giving and serving at all ages.

Aidan has visited children in hospitals and met celebrities and newsmakers as he spreads his message about giving to others.

idan Thomas Hornaday, age 14, has been playing a harmonica since he was little.

One night he started playing his harmonica at a restauant because he was bored at a grown-up dinner.

He ended up getting $80 in tips!

No matter how small an act of giving. BAM! You become a difference maker!

He decided to give his tips to charity to help sick children in Africa. He read an article about an illness there and he donated his tips to buy pills to help stop the suffering.

“Find your passion and give from that place. Then you will never give out,” says Aidan.

AidanCares is in the process of creating a series called “Giving 101” which will help inspire others to find what makes their heart sing. Read more at www.aidancares.org.

No excuses.

Giving and compassion need to be as much a part of your life as breathing, working, and relationships.

Think of the world as a giant mosaic, it will never be complete without you. YOU matter.

Talk with your parents or a grown up about an issue that you care about: homelessness, animals, the environment, etc. What is something you could do as a family to help even in some small way? Could you volunteer some time to help?

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by Dallas Smith of Lewis County Head Start

a Train Wreck During Outings

How to Prevent

After 21 years working in Early Childhood Education I can confidently say that although some children demonstrate negative behavior, there are no bad children!

With all of life’s demands parenting can be challenging at times. In our quest to fit all the necessary events into our already packed day we can lose sight of the effect this fast paced lifestyle has on children. More often than not when children feel stressed, frustrated, or out of control they will attempt to gain control over the situation. The inevitable happens: the train derails, and the meltdown comes with uncanny timing — usually in front of an audience — leaving even the most confident parent feeling inadequate and the sturdiest child drained!

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Tips!

Here are four tips to help keep the train on the tracks and put your child into the “power” position they desire within the borders they need:

1. Write an errand list and talk with your child about where you are going, what needs to be accomplished and let them be the “commander” of the list, checking the tasks off the list as completed.

2. Be prepared! Tying up loose ends at the last minute rushes everyone and gets the outing off to a bad start. Get children dressed, including shoes, 10-15 minutes before leaving and have a special travel bag that is designated for errands that includes coveted toys, blankets, books, action figures, small cars or trucks. Make sure to rotate items often to maintain novelty.

3. Give children decision making power whenever possible by giving them two options. For example: Have them choose the noodle shape for the tuna noodle casserole or macaroni and cheese; apples or bananas; orange or cranberry juice. This will help keep them invested in the errand, and will reduce boredom that often leads to whining which is a predictable precursor for power-struggles.

4. Be consistent, predictable and trustworthy. If you tell your child before you leave the house, “when everything is checked off our errand list we are coming back home,” go home! This type of follow-through helps you build credibility with your children in all areas of your relationship.

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Day Trip

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (360) 797- 4000 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon omsi.edu

OMSI is sure to produce an exciting day filled with fun and learning. Explore 200 interactive exhibits and activities, get your hands dirty in one of the seven labs, climb aboard the USS Blueback Submarine or catch a movie.

Hours:

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday -Sunday. *Hours change during school breaks and the months of summer vacation.

Fees:

Parking, $5 General Admission: Adult, $13.50 Youth and Senior, $9.75 *Additional fees apply for extra activities offered.

Eat:

Have a yummy lunch at the museum’s restaurant that uses ingredients from small farms within 150 miles of Portland.

Fun for all ages:

An infant area for 0-24 months, splash and spill water area for ages 0-6 years and for fun for all ages, with the OMSI band, lab areas and more.

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Fast Facts

• OMSI is one of the nation’s leading science museums and one of Oregon’s most popular tourist attractions.

• OMSI is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit corporation.

• The museum was founded in 1944 by Dr. John C. Stevens, a Portland civil engineer.

• The first museum was located in a house on Hassalo Street in Northeast Portland.

• The first new OMSI at Washington Park was the result of a community barn raising in 1957, where more than 400 volunteers laid 102,000 bricks to raise the walls in one day.

• After an unprecedented fundraising campaign, the new Water Avenue facility opened in the fall of 1992, funded by private donations, foundation grants and public bond issues.

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I believe with all my heart that the Bible is the Word of God. Why? Because it has stood the test of time.

Kings and kingdoms have ordered the Bible burned. Men were burned at the stake for reading the Bible and women were buried alive for doing the same.

Translators were executed for putting the Bible into the English language. Infidels and atheists have spent their lives trying to discredit the Bible but have always failed.

Even through time itself the Bible has continually been reproduced and preserved, even though for centuries hand copying was the only means of reproduction. It has always been available for those willing to read, study, and be guided by it.

What book has man ever written to compare with the Bible?

It continues to be the world’s best seller and is found in almost every home.

Again this is not conclusive, but lends to and works with other evidence that the Bible is the Word of God. Come visit with us at

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Feature Anita Dudra

Centralia Christian School, 4th grade

How long have you been teaching?

5 years in Hoquiam, 29 years at Cascade in Chehalis (in the same classroom!), and this is my eighth year at Centralia Christian. You do the math; I'm too tired. :)

What hobbies/interests do you enjoy outside of the classroom?

I am a new grandma. Every minute I spend with our granddaughter is the best! I also love to sit in our hot tub and read or talk with my husband, Rob. I've been in the same pinochle club for 31 years with 3 other couples, so I guess I like to play cards. "Bid or bunch!"

Do you have a mantra or quote you are always telling your students?

In my fourth grade classroom at CCS, students are nominated to be "SelfManagers." They have seven written goals they must attain in order to be nominated, and one unwritten rule: "SelfManagers keep their beautiful teacher happy!" They love that one. So do I.

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"Mrs. Dudra demonstrates her commitment to students with over 30 years of teaching experience in kindergarten at Cascade Elementary. After retiring from the public school classroom eight years ago, Mrs. Dudra began teaching fourth grade here at Centralia Christian School.

She is a wonderful resource and mentor teacher to her colleagues. Mrs. Dudra is an expert in Love and Logic and regularly offers classes to parents in this behavior management program. Recently Mrs. Dudra happily opened her home to three members of the traveling drama group, The Covenant Players, when they were performing for CCS students. Mrs. Dudra's hospitality gifts know no bounds. Her home is the "go to" place for staff celebrations. She is an inspiration to us all with her spirit of service."

Nominator, Ann Stout, Principal of Centralia Christian School

What made you decide to become a teacher?

Mrs. Medley, and many other fabulous teachers who touched my life during my childhood.

What is a favorite teaching memory?

It's hard to choose — so many fond memories!

In first grade at Cascade a leprechaun ran loose in my classroom one year. The children would set traps, but that silly leprechaun would just spring the traps and leave the kids rude or sarcastic notes. The children read their notes aloud. One little girl was sobbing before she read her note. I asked her why she was crying and she said, "My note says, "Die, die!"

Aghast, I went to look at her note. What it really said was, "Bye, bye!" First graders crack me up!

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ARTS AND CRAFTS LOCATIONS

Central Glass Works 109 W. Main St., Centralia (360) 623-1099 centralglassworks.org Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call ahead and find out when you can watch glass be created and molded into works of art.

Book ‘N’ Brush 518 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis (360) 748-6221 booknbrush.com Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids can enjoy drawing and playdough fun in the Children’s Art Corner. Instruction in drawing, pastels and acrylics, oil painting, watercolors, calligraphy and coloring table for adults and children also available. Please call for times and prices.

Morgan Arts Centre 190 Plomondon Road, Toledo (360) 864-4278 morganartscentre.com The Centre offers art classes and hosts a monthly art exhibit at Art Gallery 505.

Please check website for dates, times fees and future events.

Tammy’s Ceramic Shop 16742 Sheldon Lane, Rochester (360) 359-6587 tammysceramicshop.com Paint your own pottery. Choose from over 4,000 molds. Please call for current hours before you visit.

GAME PLAY LOCATIONS Quesadilla Factory 1744 S. Gold St., Centralia (360) 623-1073 dillatime.com Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Food, arcade games, air hockey, and pool table are available.

Morton Victory Lanes* 834 Westlake Ave., Morton (360) 496-6797 mortonvictorylanes.com Call ahead for current hours. Bowling leagues, open bowl available and party space available.

Fairway Lanes 1501 S. Gold St., Centralia (360) 736-4100 fairwaylanes.wix.com Open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Prices starting at $2.75 per game, $2 for shoe rental. Rock and Bowl 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Friday and Saturday (call for reservations).

Great Wolf Lodge 20500 Old Highway 99, S.W., Grand Mound (360) 273-7718 greatwolf.com Northern Lights Arcade is a giant room packed with games for all age levels and fun for the whole family. Redeem tickets for prizes.

Charlie’s Safari 5400 Martin Way E. Suite J, Lacey (360) 292-1600 charliessafari.com Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Front desk admission closes one hour prior.

Please call ahead as hours may change due to weather and private parties. Indoor family fun center with a tag arena, arcade, indoor play structure, inflatables and food. Prices start at $6.95.

Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf Yard Birds Mall, Chehalis (360) 943-1715 shankzglowgolf.com Open Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Play a round of miniature golf, games in the arcade or enjoy a movie.

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Chuck E. Cheese

625 Black Lake Blvd. 101, Olympia 360) 534-9876 chuckecheese.com Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Great for parties or an afternoon of entertainment. Arcade games, simulator rides and a separate play area for big and little guests.

MOVIE AND THEATER LOCATIONS McMenamin’s Olympic Club and Theater

112 N. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 736-5164 mcmenamins.com Movie showings change weekly. $4 per adult; $2 per child 11 and under. Lounge on couches and cozy chairs while you watch a movie with your family or friends.

Coming Attractions Theatres

(Midway Cinema) 181 N.E. Hampe Way, Chehalis (360) 740-9600 catheatres.com Visit website for showtimes. Theatre offers free refill on a large popcorn, birthday packages, and theatre rental.

Evergreen Playhouse

226 West Center Street, Centralia (360) 736-8628 evergreenplayhouse.org Theatrical entertainment for all ages. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets and Book ‘N’ Brush. The first Thursdays of a show are “PayWhat-You-Will” nights. Please visit website or call for current showtimes.

Roxy Theater

233 W. Main St, Morton (360) 496-0541 mortonroxy.org This theater is run by volunteers who are dedicated to bringing arts to the community. They offer movies, plays, concerts and a children’s theater.

Movies cost $8 for adults and $7 for children at movie showings Friday and Saturday evenings.

Mondays are “Dollar-off Days” with adult tickets for $7 and kids for $6. All shows begin at 7 p.m.

Olympia Family Theater

112 State Ave N.E., downtown Olympia (360) 570-1638 olyft.org Dynamic interactive shows great for all ages.

Admission is $5 per person. Please call or visit website for current shows and times.

MUSEUM LOCATIONS Lewis County Historical Museum

599 N.W. Front Way, Chehalis (360) 748-0831 lewiscountymuseum.org Winter hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great local history exhibits and resources housed in Chehalis’ charming Train Depot. Children under 7 are free; ages 7 through 18 are $4; adults are $5.

Veterans Memorial Museum

100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis (360) 740-8875 veteransmuseum.org Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The main gallery has display cases honoring veterans. The museum also has a military history reference library and gift shop. $6 per adult; $5 for veterans and seniors; $4 per student or child from 6 years to 18 years of age; 6 years and under are free.

Vintage Motorcycle Museum

545 N. Market Blvd. Ste. 101, Chehalis (access through the upstairs of Hotel Washington) (360) 748-3472 antiquemotorcycles.net Open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Admission is $5 per person.

White Pass Country Museum

12990 US Highway 12, Packwood (360) 494-4422 Whitepasscountrymuseum.org Winter hours are Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment by calling (360) 494-4031 or (360) 494-5343. This museum is run by volunteers.

Browse through the display room, school room and logging displays.

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Olympic Flight Museum*

7637 Old Hwy. 99, Olympia (360) 705-3925 olympicflightmuseum.com Current hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call in advance to confirm the museum is open to the public as hours are subject to change. Explore a local take on the history of flight. Adults $7; children 7 years through 12 years are $5; children 6 years and under are free.

Olympia Hands On Children’s Museum

414 Jefferson St. N.E., Olympia (360) 956-0818 www.hocm.org Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibits, classes and learning opportunities. General admission is $10.95. The first Friday of every month admission is free from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT LOCATIONS Rollerdrome 216 W. Maple St., Centralia (360) 736-7376 centraliarollerdrome.com Current hours: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open skate times, lessons, arcade games, bounce and obstacle course and snack bar available. Available for parties and events. Additional open hours during Chehalis and Centralia School District breaks. Prices starting at $4.50.

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Southwest Washington Dance Center

455 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis (360) 748-4789 swwdance.org Many scheduling options. Instruction in creative dance, ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, rhythmic gymnastics, and hip hop.

Please call for times and prices.

Allen Creek Dance Studio

1153 Rush Rd., Chehalis (360) 219-7855 allencreek.biz Many scheduling and class options. Call for details.

Class options include pre-ballet, ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and lyrical.

Centralia Ballet Academy

413 N. Tower, Centralia (360) 623-9010 centraliaballet.com Instruction teaches the skills and professionalism of dance and music performance. Please call for prices and class schedules.

Pacific Gymnastics

91 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis (360) 748-3744 Open Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Local gymnastics offered to students starting at age two. Gymnastics taught at both recreational and competitive levels with a cheer program available.

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Thorbeckes Climbing Wall

91 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis (360) 748-3744 thorbeckes.com 30-foot climbing wall in an indoor setting.

Orientation is required before climbing and participants will receive a coupon for one free climb. Class has no charge for members and is $15 for non-members. Please visit website for schedule.

Thorbeckes Aquatic Center

2020 Borst Ave., Unit 2, Centralia (360) 736-1683 thorbeckes.com Dive-In Theater every Friday at 7 p.m. Swim lessons and open swim also available. Please call for times and fees.

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Yenney Music Company

113 S. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 807-8940 yenneymusic.com Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Private and group lessons available. Please check website for more information.

Lucky Shot Archery

470 Coal Creek Rd., Chehalis (360) 807-3551 Bring your own equipment or equipment is available for purchase.

Open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Indoor range for practicing bow shooting. All ages welcome. Staff available to help find the right bow for you or your child, or bring your own to practice.

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JANUARY

BIRTHDAYS Winona H. turns 3 on January 30!

Henry H. turns 3 on January 30!

Drayven G. turns 10 Jordyn W. turns 10 on on January 6!

January 5!

Syrus D. turns 10 on January 8!

Landon E. turns 7 on Weston E. turns 4 on January 24!

January 19!

Grady W. turns 8 on January 30!

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Royce M. turns 3 on January 18!

Tyler W. turns 9 on January 22!

Jamie S. turns 11 on January 10!

Sarah P. turns 3 on January 24!

Eliza P. turns 3 on January 24!

Aubree A. turns 2 on January 16!

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A is something you must have in order to survive. You need shelter, clothing, food, water and sometimes medicines.

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Look at each picture.

Put a green N on each picture that shows something you need each day.

Which of these following foods are more wants than needs?

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2016 It is said that no two snowflakes are exactly alike, but on this page, all the snowflakes are the same except for one. Can you find it?

Chart how many hours of sleep you get per night.

Between 10 and 11 should be your target.

Write down three trivia questions and quiz your parents or friends. Then have them ask you three trivia questions.

Festival of Sleep Day

Trivia Day

30 minutes of walking can boost your brainpower.

Start walking with some friends daily.

Why is milk important? Discuss the different ways you consume milk?

What is your favorite milk product?

Today would be a good day to write thank you letters for all your Christmas gifts.

Wrap up warm and go for a walk today.

See how many different kinds of birds you can spot.

National Bird Day

National Thank You Month

Find a chore to do at home or ask a parent to allocate a chore. Give it an extra effort and see what you can accomplish today.

Make a map today of your home and yard, as if you are looking down on it from above.

Use color to show different elements.

Work Harder Day Ben Franklin was born on this day in 1706. Discuss his accomplishments and inventions.

Why are these important to us all today?

Invite some friends over or gather the family together for Family Game Night

This is a day off school when you can serve your community. For ideas visit www.mlkday.gov.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day How many different “opposites” can you think of today.

Make a list and add to it throughout the day.

Save up for something special!

Start a jar or a piggy bank and put in change whenever you can.

Write out your list of 10 goals for the New Year.

New Year’s Day

Make a January scrapbook. Include photos of all the family and memorabilia from special events and excursions this month.

Today is Australia Day. Write down three facts about Australia.

Opposites Day

Lewis Carroll was born on this day on 1832.

Make a drawing of one of the characters from Alice in Wonderland.

Put together a family calendar for the entire year.

Mark everyone’s birthday, school holidays, anniversaries and special days.

Sprint from one end of a basketball court to the other. How many times can you go back and forth in 10 minutes?

Help a parent make a big bowl of soup for dinner tonight.

Fill five or six glasses with different amounts of water.

Make a tune tapping them lightly with a wooden spoon.

Choose something new to make or do this month. Start collecting the materials you’ll need for a new hobby.

National Hobby Month Which is the most cluttered part of your room? Get containers together and organize the clutter, label the containers and throw away or recycle unwanted items.

Look through a Discuss frost today. page in The What does it look Chronicle and find like and feel like? a word you do not How does it form? understand. Look Or make a fruity up the meaning in and frosty treat at home a dictionary. by mixing different fruit juices and freezing them.

National Soup Month

For tonight’s movie, rent a movie with a winter theme. Make a big bowl of popcorn and enjoy the show.

Family Movie Night

Get a group together. Choose a tune you all enjoy and play your kazoos together.

Find a puzzle and work with a friend to find the solution.

Kazoo Day

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Write a one paragraph description of your favorite pie, what is in it and why it is your favorite.

National Pie Day What did you do this month to stay healthy? What will you carry forward to stay healthy next month?

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N O S I PO TION

I C T E T O PR

by Megan Berry of Centralia

Keeping toxic substan ces out of little hands means looking beyond the us ual suspects.

As many parents know from first-hand experience, young children have a knack for getting into just about everything and exploring their world with all of their senses. Anything that looks interesting is fair game to curious little ones, and there’s a good chance that whatever they get their hands on will end up in their mouths.

According to the Washington Poison Center’s (WAPC) annual report for 2014, just over half of all calls received by their hotline concerned children under six years old.

The WAPC also mentions that poisonings are most common in children ages one and two.

Providing a safe environment for little explorers requires diligence. It’s important to remember that poisoning doesn’t occur solely from ingestion. Parents must also be aware of toxins that can be inhaled or come into contact with eyes and skin.

Although most parents have a good system in place for keeping harmful products away from children, it’s wise to periodically reassess the household. Potentially dangerous items include more than just the typical cleaning products stashed under the kitchen sink or the toiletries and medicines tucked away in the bathroom cabinets.

Products in the Home

• Laundry and dishwashing detergent pods have bright colors and squishy textures that are appealing to

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children but their ultra-concentrated formulas can be very toxic.

• Coin lithium batteries (also called button batteries) are found in many household items – flashlights, singing greeting cards, car alarm remotes, toys, musical books, etc. If a button battery gets caught in the esophagus burns and serious complications can occur if not removed promptly.

• Check battery compartments and ensure that they are child-resistant. Use duct tape to reinforce compartments that can be popped open.

• Keep packages of unused batteries out of reach and make sure to properly discard old batteries.

• Mousetraps in their various forms can be harmful to kids. Rodenticide (mouse bait) may be toxic if handled or ingested and snap traps can cause injuries.

• Try electronic traps equipped with automatic shutoff and a tunnel design that protects kids from getting shocked.

• Safer bait alternatives: peanut butter, bacon, oatmeal, crackers, beef sticks.

• Mothballs can look like candy to youngsters and are dangerous if ingested or inhaled.

• Prevent the need for mothballs by storing freshlycleaned clothes in airtight containers.

• Try disposable, non-toxic traps that use insect pheromones to lure moths onto a sticky surface.

• Wash and air out clothing and blankets stored with mothballs before using them.

Products in the Garage

• Antifreeze has a naturally sweet taste and although many brands add a bitter flavor to their product, it is risky to leave a container or puddle of antifreeze within reach of curious children.

• Windshield washer fluid contains methanol, a poisonous alcohol. The pretty blue color can be mistaken for a tasty beverage.

Plants and Flowers

• Houseplants and flowers can cause upset stomach and mouth irritation. The good news is that most common species don’t cause much damage unless consumed in large quantities. These include peace lily, calla lily, English ivy, philodendron, rhododendron, daffodil, and poinsettia. Be cautious of oleander as its toxicity can cause more serious harm.

• Berries can be confusing Mr. Yuk has a for youngsters because many Facebook page! Search varieties are perfectly okay “Mr. Yuk – Washington to eat. Some species are Poison Center.” poisonous but cause only Contact the Washmild discomfort. ington Poison Center • Mushrooms can be (WAPC) to get a “Yuk interesting to children but Pack” containing stickdetermining whether they er sheets, a magnet, and are safe or poisonous can other basic information be challenging and requires for your household. training and experience.

• Check your yard periodically and remove any mushrooms or unsafe berries you discover.

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• Lawn and garden products such as fertilizers can be hazardous through ingestion, inhalation, or physical contact.

Granules are enticing to children while sprays can accidentally come into contact with skin and eyes or be inhaled.

• Keep kids inside during application and allow proper time for products to soak in, dissolve, or dry out.

• Keep products out of reach in locked cabinets.

Prevention

Teach kids these basic safety rules: • If you don’t know what something is, do not put it in your mouth.

• Never take medicine unless a grownup gives it to you.

• Mr. Yuk means “No.” Do not touch, taste, or smell when you see Mr. Yuk. Tips for a Safe Household: • Use cabinet safety locks or store toxic products out of sight and out of reach.

• Use Mr. Yuk stickers on daily-use products that need to be kept handy.

• Never refer to medicine as candy.

• Store products in their original containers to avoid confusion. Keep ingredient labels and instructions.

• Swap chemical-laden cleaners with homemade, less toxic solutions.

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Washington Poison Center (WAPC) Interesting Facts

• In 2014 the hotline answered 63,728 calls.

• 91% of all calls placed from a home were resolved at home.

• Exposure or poisoning? Exposure refers to actual or suspected contact with a potentially dangerous substance by inhaling, ingesting, absorbing, etc. Not all exposures lead to poisoning.

• The most common substance for exposure calls in children under six years old is diaper rash cream.

• The most common substance for exposure calls overall is acetaminophen. Call the WAPC if you suspect an acetaminophen exposure. The advice they dispense varies greatly depending upon the age and weight of the subject, the amount taken, and other products taken.

• The hotline dispenses advice for bug bites, stings, and rashes as well.

• No emergency necessary. The hotline welcomes all poison-related queries.

All data was collected from the Washington Poison Center 2014 annual report which is available on the WAPC website at www.wapc.org.

Alternatives to Harmful Cleaning Products

Mix these solutions in a spray bottle and be sure to label them clearly.

Disinfectant: 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap, 20-30 drops of tea tree oil All-purpose cleaner: equal parts white vinegar and water Window Cleaner: 2 cups of water, ½ teaspoon of liquid soap, ¼ cup of white vinegar

Pet Poisonings

If you think your curious pet has ingested something hazardous, call your veterinarian. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Hotline can also help: (888) 426-4435. In some cases, a $65 consultation fee may apply.

Megan Berry is a local mom who likes to keep things safe and simple. She resides in Centralia with her husband, Clyde and their daughter, Susannah.

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Written by: Ruth Yaron Published by: F.J. Roberts Publishing Co. November 2015 Intended for: Parents

This book complements Ruth Yaron’s Super Baby Food book from 2013 and includes full-color photos and easy to follow healthy, organic recipes for babies and toddlers. A bonus to the recipes is tips on how to include chia seeds, wheat germ and more for an added boost.

The recipes are easy to follow and don’t have a million ingredients to try to find. I am not intimidated as I look through the book and I believe it would be pretty easy to try these recipes. The photos are a nice touch and make me want to try a few I may have passed over.

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At Capital Medical Center, our attentive and experienced birthing team helps to bring nearly 700 babies into the world each year. And they’re committed to making every arrival a “special delivery.” Doing so starts with welcoming expectant families onto our Women’s Services unit, which is designed for the health and well-being of both mother and baby, including private birthing suites, 24-hour anesthesia coverage and guidance from a lactation consultant as long as needed.

Our priority is to provide comprehensive medical expertise and one-on-one care that exceeds your expectations in every way.

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