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Local Libraries
January 1 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 visit visitthurstoncounty.com.
January 7 Toolbox Workshop
9 a.m, Chehalis Home Depot Kids can work on a wood toolbox to use and keep their art supplies or toys or their own tools. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a free certificate of achievement, workshop apron and a commemorative pin. For more information, please visit homedepot.com.
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January 6 Party On
2 p.m., Tumwater Timberland Library Middle and high school students are invited to come hang out, relax, and enjoy delicious snacks. This party is for you; you decide what to do. Refreshments are provided. For more information, please visit trl.org.
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4 p.m., Yelm Timberland Library Are you a teen that loves to write? Have all sorts of ideas? Join the teen writing group. Any sort of writing is welcome: short stories, fan-fiction, poetry, or a longer project. For more information, please visit trl.org.
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10:30 a.m., Centralia Timberland Library Enjoy stories, songs and movement games that are especially welcoming to children on the autism spectrum or with other special needs. You’ll enjoy a safe, non-judgmental environment. For children 3 years old to 6th grade. For more information, please visit trl.org.
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5:30 p.m., Winlock Timberland Library Explore and enjoy a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) activities throughout this Winter Family series. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please visit trl.org.
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Did Y u Kn w?
CL CKS The pocket watch was invented in 1524 by Peter Henlein.
Men primarily carried pocket watches when they were first invented and women wore wristwatches when they were first invented because they were intended to be a piece of jewelry. Queen Elizabeth I received one of the first wristwatches in 1571.
Hourglasses, also called sand clocks, were hung from a ship’s ceiling to accurately keep time.
Big Ben, the clock tower in London, is 316 feet tall. 6 • January 2017 • Southwest Washington Family
How many clocks are in your home? Try looking in the kitchen, living room and the bedrooms to find clocks. SWWF
RHODE ISLAND – When Nicholas Lowinger was five years old, he got a new pair of light-up sneakers. Boy, was he happy! Then his mom took him to volunteer at a local homeless shelter and he saw children with shoes that were falling apart. Some kids didn’t have shoes at all. This bothered Nicholas and he started collecting new shoes to give to children in homeless shelters. When he was twelve years old, he started a non-profit called Gotta Have Sole. His organization collects new shoes and money to buy shoes. And so far, he has donated more than new 56,300 shoes to kids in all 50 states!
“I started Gotta Have Sole Foundation because at a very young age I saw children in homeless shelters who didn’t have shoes or had shoes that were used and falling apart,” Nicholas remembers. “Some had to share footwear with a family member and missed school because it wasn’t their turn to wear the shoes that day. Other children had sores on their feet from wearing shoes that didn’t fit them properly.” Nicholas found out that it is very important for children to have shoes that fit. Once he got size sixteen shoes for a boy who had only been wearing flip-flops. The shoes are packaged with socks and a handwritten card with a message of hope.
Nicholas’s mother, Lori Lowinger, is very proud of her son. “He wants to teach people that we are all the same no matter what our finances are,” she said.
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Children around the country are setting up Gotta Have Sole clubs in their communities. Nicholas sends interested kids a tool kit that explains all of the steps involved in starting and running a club. Student leaders around the country connect and share ideas and help each other out. There are now 15 clubs in seven states with more on the way!
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Match each pair of shoes. Can you find the single shoe that has no match?
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Activities
Arts and Crafts Locations
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Central Glass Works 109 W. Main St., Centralia (360) 623-1099 centralglassworks.org Open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Classes for adults and kids available. Call ahead and find out when you can watch glass be created and molded into works of art.
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.
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 the Children’s Art Corner. Instruction in drawing, pastels and acrylics, oil painting and watercolors also available. Please call for times and prices. Tammy’s Ceramic Shop* 16742 Sheldon Ln., Rochester (360) 359-6587 tammysceramicshop.com Paint your own pottery. Choose from over 4,000 molds to paint your own pottery. Please call for current hours before you visit. Morgan Arts Centre 190 Plomondon Rd., Toledo (360) 864-4278 morganartscentre.com The Centre offers art classes, hosts a monthly Art Gallery 505 and offers fun classes, such as the Chocolate Making for Valentines Day coming up next month. Please check website for dates, times and fees and future events.
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Morton Victory Lanes* 834 Westlake Ave., Morton (360) 496-6797 mortonvictorylanes.com Call ahead for current hours. Bowling leagues, open bowl and party space available. Fairway Lanes 1501 S. Gold St., Centralia (360) 736-4100 bowler1@fairwaylanes.net Open bowl, party space and food available. Please call ahead for open bowl times and current prices. 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 fun prizes. Charlie’s Safari (New location!) 1401 Marvin Rd. NE Suite 201, Lacey (360) 292-1600 charliessafari.com 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.
Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf Yard Birds Mall, Chehalis (360) 996-4301 shankzglowgolf.com Play a round of miniature golf and games in the arcade or enjoy a movie with family and friends. Please see website for current hours. 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 are available.
Movie and Theater Locations McMenamin’s Olympic Club and Theater 112 N. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 736-5164 mcmenamins.com Movie showings change weekly. Lounge on couches and cozy chairs while you watch a movie with your family or friends. See website for current showings. Evergreen Playhouse 226 West Center St., Centralia (360) 736-8628 evergreenplayhouse.org Theatrical entertainment for all ages.Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets and Book ‘N’ Brush. A series of Staged Play readings will also be available, which includes food, drink nad Pay-What-You-Decide. Please visit website or call for current showtimes.
Coming Attractions Theatres (Midway Cinema) 181 N.E. Hampe Way, Chehalis (360) 740-9600 catheatres.com Visit website for current showtimes. Theatre offers free refill on a large popcorn, birthday packages and theatre rental. Roxy Theater 233 W. Main St., Morton (360) 496-0541 mortonroxy.org This theater, run by volunteers, offers movies, plays, concerts,children’s theater and music and theater classes. Movies cost $8 for adults and $7 for children at movie showings, and Monday showings are “Dollar-Off Days”. Olympia Family Theater 612 4th Ave. E. Olympia (360) 570-1638 olyft.org Interactive shows great for all ages. An after school youth performance workshop is also available. Please call or visit website for current shows, times and prices. Centralia’s Fox Theater 123 S. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 623-1103 Centraliafoxtheater.com Each month brings a new movie in the series shown. Tickets are $10 per person or $25 for a family pass (3-4 persons). Please see website for current movie series.
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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 a charming train depot. Children under 7 are free; ages 7 through 18 and seniors are $4; adults are $5. Private and group tours are also available. 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. Admission to the main gallery is: $6 per adult; $5 for seniors and veterans and $4 per student or child under 18 years of age; 6 and under are free. 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. Explore a local take on the history of flight. Adults $7; children 7 through 12 are $5; children 6 and under are free.
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Vintage Motorcycle Museum 545 N. Market Blvd. Ste. 101, Chehalis (access through upstairs Hotel Washington) (360) 748-3472 antiquemotorcycles.net Open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Please call ahead. 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 for a better understanding of the roles of the forest service and local logging. 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 $11.95. The first Friday of every month the museum is open and admission is free from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Music and Movement Locations Centralia Rollerdrome 216 W. Maple St., Centralia (360) 736-7376 centraliarollerdrome.com Open skate times, lessons, Christian music skate, arcade games and snack bar and more available. Available for parties and events. Additional open hours during Chehalis and Centralia school district breaks. Southwest Washington Dance Center 455 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis (360) 748-4789 swwdance.org Many scheduling options. Offers instruction in ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, rhythmic gymnastics, hip hop and more. Please call for full list, times and prices. Allen Creek Dance Studio 1153 Rush Rd., Chehalis (360) 219-7855 or (360) 740-1089 Many scheduling and class options, including pre-ballet, jazz hip hop, lyrical and contemporary. Please see website for full listing, schedule and prices. Centralia Ballet Academy 221 S. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 623-9010 centraliaballet.com Classes offered in ballet, contemporary , jazz, pointe, tap, men and boys ballet and more. Please see website for current prices and class schedules. Yenney Music Company 113 S. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 807-8940 yenneymusic.com Lessons available for beginners or advanced players in almost every instrument. Instrument rentals also available. For more information, please visit the website or call.
Embody Movement Studio 115 S. Tower Ave., Centralia (360) 330- 2639 embodycentralia.com Classes offer NIA,yoga and more. Please see website or call for class times and fees. Pacific Gymnastics** 91 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis (360) 748-3744 pacificgym.tripod.com Gymnastics taught at both recreational and competitive levels. Please call for prices and additional information. Thorbeckes Climbing Wall
91 S.W. Chehalis Ave., Chehalis
(360) 748-3744 thorbeckes.com 30-foot climbing wall in an indoor setting. Open orientations (required before one is allowed to climb) (pre-register before 5 p.m.). Orientation is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Attendees will receive a coupon for one free climb. Thorbeckes Aquatic Center 2020 Borst Ave., Unit 2, Centralia (360) 736-1683 thorbeckes.com Open swim, Dive-In Theater and swim lessons available. Please call or visit website for times and fees. 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 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Indoor range for practicing bow shooting. All ages welcome. Kids ages 9 and under are free; ages 10 and up are $6 per hour. Staff available to help find the right bow for you or your child, or bring your own to practice.
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Abby ordered a pizza from Pizza A and another from Pizza B. Which one will get there first? Race against a friend or parent. One of you is the Pizza A driver and the other is the Pizza B driver. On your mark... get set... GO!
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Unscramble these words to find out what toppings Abby ordered on her pizzas.
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Ear Piercing Basics by Megan Berry of Centralia
When a child wants pierced ears, there a few things for parents to consider before giving the go-ahead.
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etting pierced ears is an exciting event for kids — and a fairly big commitment as well. Mustering the courage to go through with the piercing process and sticking with the aftercare regimen is no small undertaking. Also, though ear piercing is not a particularly complicated procedure, as with any important decision, a bit of research beforehand can ensure a pleasant experience and a successful outcome.
Sisters, Lexi A. (7) and Becca A. (6) got their ears pierced at Claire’s a few years ago. Although Becca was only three years old at the time, she claims she was not nervous. Becca thinks wearing earrings is pretty cool. “Some of them have my favorite things on them, like owls,” she says. 14 • January 2017 • Southwest Washington Family
Local Ear Piercing Services
Price ranges include the jewelry and the piercing, before tax. Wal Mart, Chehalis (360) 748-1240 $10-30
Lucky No. 3 Tattoo Company, Centralia (360) 807-0433 $60
Which ear piercing method is a good fit for my child? There are two preferred methods for piercing kids’ ears. Most parents are probably familiar with the piercing instrument, which is the tool used by mall boutiques and department store jewelry counters. Locally, Walmart in Chehalis and Claire’s at the Centralia Factory Outlets use a piercing instruments. Piercing earrings (also called “studs”) come preloaded in a sterilized single—use cartridge. When the piercing specialist pulls the trigger, the earrings are pushed through the earlobe and into the earring back in one swift motion. A piercing specialist at Wal Mart remarks, “Kids and grownups are always surprised by how quickly it’s over.” Often overlooked, many tattoo parlors are family friendly and can pierce kids’ ears. Lucky No. 3 Tattoo Company in Centralia is a local spot that specializes in piercing with a surgical needle as an alternative to the piercing instrument. He describes the process as having two motions and says, “This method is better for the ears because the sharper needle causes less trauma and can be more thoroughly sterilized than a piercing instrument” How can I help alleviate my child’s anxiety? Regardless of how excited they are to get their ears pierced, your child will likely be feeling nervous on the day of the piercing. Discussing the process beforehand and answering their questions honestly can prevent any surprises that might cause distress when they’re in the piercing chair. A piercing specialist at Wal Mart recommends bringing your child into the store in advance. She shared a story about a little girl who came in six times before she was ready to sit in the piercing chair. “That’s what the child needed to feel comfortable, and that was fine” says the specialist, “We want it to be a good experience for them.” If you choose the piercing instrument method, it is possible to have both ears pierced at the same time. Although Claire’s and Wal Mart don’t require appointments for piercings, employees at both stores recommend calling ahead of time to ensure that two piercing specialists will be available for simultaneous piercing. What kind of piercing studs are best for kids? Ear piercing studs come in a variety of qualities — with corresponding prices. You might be tempted to go with the least expensive pair since your child will only be wearing them temporarily. However, the types of metal the studs contain is an important consideration. “I use only high quality jewelry; no nickel or low grade gold,” says piercing specialist Alex Cook. This is because nickel and cobalt allergies are extremely common and a brand new piercing is a risky way to find out that your child has an allergy. Surgical stainless steel, platinum, titanium, and 14K gold are safe bets for your child’s first pair of earrings.
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What kind of aftercare will my child be responsible for? The piercing specialist will give your child directions on how to care for their ears during the healing process. Be sure to follow these instructions for the allotted amount of time. It is standard procedure for ear lobe piercing studs to be left in for six weeks. Emma S., 13 years old, After that time the studs can be recently had her ears changed, but earrings must be pierced at Lucky No. 3 worn continuously for six months Tattoo Company. She to make sure the holes become permanent. If your child plays credits her friend Riley, sports, it’s a good idea to check the who held her hand rules about earrings before going through the process, for ahead with the piercing. helping her stay calm in The key to maintaining healthy the piercing chair. What piercings is to follow the aftercare does Emma like about guidelines specified by the piercing having pierced ears? specialist. Typically, this involves cleaning the piercings three times “It’s something unique a day and gently rotating the studs. about me,” she says, Everyday activities will require “and it was a decision a bit of precaution during the that my parents let me healing process. Your child should make myself.” take extra care not to snag their earrings when brushing hair, changing shirts, and wearing headphones or helmets. Newly pierced ears also need to be protected from hairspray and perfume. What are the signs of infection or allergic reaction? Dry, cracked, or itchy red skin can be a sign of an allergic reaction to certain metals in the earring. An infected ear piercing will be sore, red, and swollen with a pus discharge around it. According to the Claire’s website, “Pain, redness or swelling that lasts longer than 24 hours after piercings is NOT normal.” They recommend calling your doctor if your child experiences any of these symptoms. A doctor will be able to determine if it’s an infection or an allergy and give further instructions on how to proceed SWWF Megan Berry is a local mom and an English Literature major. She resides in Centralia with her husband, Clyde and their daughter, Susannah.
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by Lily Lo, MD, FAAP of Northwest Pediatric Center In this age of ubiquitous digital media use, serious concerns have arisen about its effects on the developing brain. A study in 2015 showed that most 2-year-olds used mobile devices on a daily basis and the median age of introduction of digital media was 9 months.
Before 2 years of age, children are still developing skills that require hands-on exploration and social interaction for successful maturation. Mounting evidence shows that in-person, face-to-face talking and interactions with caregivers are much more effective than video for the learning of new verbal or nonverbal problem-solving skills. Watching TV in early childhood has been associated with problems in language and attention, reading and math proficiency, and cognitive delay. In preschoolers, each screen-time hour per day before age three has been associated with lower scores in reading recognition, comprehension and short term memory. Sustained exposure to more than 2 hours per day of videos from 30-66 months of age was associated with much higher levels of aggression and problems with sleep, self-control, attention and cooperation.
Evidence also suggests digital media use negatively affects sleep. 6- to 12-month-olds who were exposed to screen media in the evening hours showed significantly shorter night-time sleep duration than those who had no evening screen exposure. Adolescents’ bad sleep quality was associated consistently with greater mobile phone use and the number of devices in the bedroom. In preadolescents, poor sleep quality was associated with greater Internet use and later media turn-off time.
Furthermore, sedentary media use over 60-90 minutes a day is a risk factor for the development of obesity. A recent study of 2-year-olds found that BMI increased for every hour per week of media consumed. Studies of older children and teenagers show clear correlations between increases in hours of TV viewing and higher risk of obesity.
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Caregivers should prepare children to grow up in a media-saturated world, from infancy (when video chatting is fine) to toddlerhood (when apps should be chosen wisely and used together with kids) to preschool (when effective programs such as “Sesame Street” can help them learn prosocial behaviors or new ideas to engage their minds). • Media use should be discouraged for children under 18 months old except for video chatting (e.g., FaceTime or Skype). • Parents of children 18-24 months who want to introduce digital media should choose high-quality programming and watch it together. • For children 2-5 years, media use should be limited to 1 hour a day of high-quality programming and co-viewed with children. High-quality TV programs (e.g., Sesame Street) can demonstrably improve cognitive, linguistic, and social outcomes for children 3-5 years of age. Very few commercially available apps found in the educational section of app stores have evidence-based design input with demonstrated learning effectiveness beyond basic rote memory (e.g., colors or numbers).
• Keep bedrooms, mealtimes and parent-child playtimes screen-free for all. • Make sure your child’s overall health comes first and that they learn to balance all things in moderation: children should get one hour a day of aerobic exercise and 8-12 hours of sleep (depending on age), have time to complete other responsibilities such as homework, sports and time with friends, and then determine how much time is “left over” that may be considered for media use. • It is critical that parents promote online safety with their children from an early age, monitor children’s Internet use, and use tools SWWF such as parental control software, to maintain awareness of their child’s online activities. • Read with your child 30 minutes a day from early infancy through third grade. • Encourage preschoolers to engage in imaginary play such as dress up or make-believe, or in hands-on creative activities such as painting, drawing, or building. Lilly Lo, MD, FAAP, loves living in the Pacific Northwest and her and her husband pursue outdoor fun, including road cycling, hiking, backpacking and more. She loves to travel and has done medical missions work in Nepal, Tibet, China and more. She currently resides in Centralia. Facebook “f ” Logo
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Healthy Reading for the New Year by Linda Conroy of Centralia Timberland Library The New Year is a traditional time to take stock and make plans for a healthier, happier you. As adults, we know how tough it can be to stick to plans for eating healthier foods and exercising more. The same is true for children. Perhaps sharing stories about healthy lifestyles – or about trying to be healthier – will provide a little extra inspiration. Moving your body – even if it’s not intense aerobic exercise – is beneficial and, better yet, fun! Everyone knows Eric Carle for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but he also wrote and illustrated the equally charming From Head to Toe. This simple story features Carle’s immediately recognizable illustrations of animals demonstrating a movement and asking the child in the book if they can do it, too. Of course they can — and no doubt your child will be eager to demonstrate that they can do it too! Two newer books, Nose to Toes, You are Yummy! by Tim Harrington and Hop, Hop, Jump! by Lauren Thompson also encourage the very young to move. Repetitive, rhyming words create rhythm as they instruct readers on the part of the body to touch or move. In Nose to Toes, Harrington devotes a page at the end to the “yummy dance.” The “yummy dance” encourages readers to perform the movements sequentially. A little music, a little toe tapping . . . you’ll be exercising before you know it! Best for toddlers. Music sometimes makes you feel like dancing, but If You’re a Monster and You Know It demands it! Rebecca Emberley’s take on “If You’re Happy and You’re Know It” transforms hands to claws, feet to paws and adds tails and warts to the mix. The black backgrounds and bright, primary colors of the illustrations complement the words. This book is a great combination of singing, movement and using your imagination. Best for toddlers and preschoolers. It seems that more picture books featuring yoga are being published these days. You Are a Lion and Other Fun Yoga Poses by Taeeun Yoo explains a pose and then asks children to guess what it represents. The following page shows the child and the represented animal in the same pose. The rhyming text and recurring greens and blues of the illustrations help set a serene mood —although serenity may be short lived while pretending to be a snake or a frog! Good Night Yoga: a Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story by Mariam Gates goes through a series of poses designed to calm the mind and relax the body before bedtime. This book demonstrates poses as wells as instructs children to breathe in and out. Just as in Nose to Toes, the final pages show the poses in sequence. If time is short, sharing these two pages covers the entire yoga flow. Best for preschool through first grade. I Like to Exercise by Lisa M. Herrington explores why exercise is good and how it affects our bodies. Strong muscles, strong bones and being able to learn are just a few of the positive results. Herrington points out sports are not the only way to exercise and encourages riding bikes, flying kites and dancing while doing housework. The book’s format, with a page of text facing a full page photo, is engaging. Best for preschool through first grade. 22 • January 2017 • Southwest Washington Family
Since children can be notoriously picky eaters, introducing a wider variety of fruits and vegetables can be a real challenge. Lois Ehlert’s classic book, Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z, depicts familiar and less-well-known edibles in eye-popping color. There are multiple entries for each letter and no doubt you and your children will recognize many. But do they realize pumpkins can be eaten? Have they tasted a parsnip? (Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever had a parsnip!) While the main body of the book simply shows and names food, a glossary at the end gives a little more information about each one — and I now know that parsnips are related to carrots. Talking about these foods can make it exciting to try them. Let your child pick out one or two to try each week. If you’re not sure how to prepare the new taste treats, V is for Vegetables: Inspired Recipes and Techniques for Home Cooks from Artichokes to Zucchini by Michael Anthony is just one of many vegetable cookbooks available at the library. Better yet, have your child help you prepare the meal. Pretend Soup: A Cookbook for Preschoolers and Up by Molly Katzen and Eat Your Greens, Reds, Yellows, and Purples from Dorling Kindersley publishers are two excellent choices. As a child gets older, peer pressure and bullying can be an issue. Two great books to read are The Fast and the Furriest by Andy Behrens and The Second Life of Abigail Walker by Frances O’Roark Dowell. The first explores the burden of being a spectacularly non-athletic son of a former professional football player. While Kevin excels at football video games, anything involving running, throwing or, well, moving is foreign to his life. His father wants Kevin to go to football camp while Kevin views it as a form of torture. But when Kevin’s dog, Cromwell, sees a dog agility competition on television, he’s hooked. Cromwell is determined to compete and has to figure out a way to get Kevin moving. The humorous Fast and the Furriest also has some serious themes like trying to earn parental approval and standing up for yourself. While Kevin deals with parental pressure, Abby’s classmates are the problem in The Second Life of Abigail Walker. Abby is kind of chubby, and that’s reason enough for the popular girls to bully and ostracize her. Eventually Abby decides she’s not going to take it anymore and the book explores her attempts to establish life on her own terms. Thoughtful and empowering, it’s a must read for every size of girl. Both books are best for third through sixth grade. I hope these books help you share a vision of a healthy life with your child – whether it’s implementing some needed changes or underscoring how important it is to make exercise a regular part of your routine. Visit the library for these books – or ask your friendly library staff to suggest other titles. Library books are available in many formats: traditional books, audio books (both downloadable and on CD) and eBooks. You’ll also find DVDs, music CDs, and magazines for both you and your children. Don’t forget that your local library offers storytimes and other free events for all ages. Check the library events calendar at www.TRL.org to find out what’s happening near you. See you soon at the library! SWWF Linda Conroy is a youth services librarian at Centralia Timberland Library. Not surprisingly, she loves to read and share books with children of all ages! She is a mom to a big dog and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews. January 2017 • Southwest Washington Family • 23
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Fill five or six Which is the most glasses with different cluttered part of amounts of water. your room? Get Make a tune tapping containers together them lightly with a and organize the wooden spoon. clutter, label the containers and throw away or recycle unwanted pieces. Look through a page in The Chronicle and find a word you do not understand. Look up the meaning in a dictionary.
This is a day off school when you can serve your community. For ideas visit www.mlkday.gov Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Make a January scrapbook. Include photos of all the family and memorabilia from special events and excursions this month.
Write a one paragraph description of your favorite pie, what is in it and why it is your favorite. National Pie Day
Find a puzzle and work with a friend to find the solution.
What did you do this month to stay healthy? What will you carry forward to stay healthy next month?
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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.
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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?
Ben Franklin was born on this day in 1706. Discuss his accomplishments and inventions. Why are these important to us all today?
Try to say as many nice things to people as possible today. National Compliment Day
Wrap up warm and go for a walk today. See how many different kinds of birds you can spot. National Bird Day
Today would be a good day to write thank you letters for all your Christmas gifts. National Thank You Month
Put together a family calendar for the entire year. Mark everyone’s birthday, school holidays, anniversaries and special days.
Find a chore to do at home or ask a parent to allocate a chore. Give it an extra effort and see if you can accomplish something today. Work Harder Day
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.
Save up for something special! Start a jar or a piggy bank and put in change whenever you can.
Discuss frost today. What does it look like and feel like? How does it form? Or make a fruity frost treat at home by mixing different fruit juices and vfreezing them.
For tonight’s movie, rent a movie with a winter theme. Make a big bowl of popcorn and enjoy the show. Family Movie Night
Help a parent make a big bowl of soup for dinner tonight.
How many different “opposites” can you think of today. Make a list and add to it throughout the day.
Sprint from one end of a basketball court to the other. How many times can you go back and forth in 10 minutes?
Lewis Carroll was born on this day on 1832. Make a drawing of one of the characters from Alice in Wonderland.
Get a group together. Choose a tune you all enjoy and play your kazoos together.
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Write out your list of 10 long-term goals for the New Year. New Year’s Day
Choose something new to make or do this month. Start collecting the materials you’ll need for a new hobby. National Hobby Month
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Tick the box on each day when you have completed 20 minutes of reading. Children who develop a love of reading will become better students and build a better future.
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by Angie Ferrier, M.A., LMHCA, Child & Adolescent Program, Cascade Mental Health Care
Self-regulation is the ability to evaluate and self soothe in the response to stress. Managing and attending to stress and having available energy to maintain ourselves is central to self-regulation. Dysregulation is a stress behavior, not misbehavior, and it happens when our brain perceives a threat and generates an internal alarm; our system desperately wants to feel safe again. Self-regulation is the ability to quiet that alarm.
Teach self-regulation by playing games that encourage controlled movement. Mother May I, Red Light Green Light, Simon Says, dancing to music with pauses to “freeze,” or imitating animal movements and sounds all build understanding of what it feels like to have control. Squishing Play-Doh and guessing smells, sounds or flavors build awareness of sensations and feelings in our body as well by incorporating our senses. Bonus to these activities is the positive interaction time between child and caregiver. Remember that the child is learning and this is a time of fun; refrain from overcorrection or attending to negative behavior. Additionally, children need to understand the feeling of calm. Deep belly breaths help us calm our emotions and increases oxygen to our brains, creating a natural soothing effect.
Be mindful that there is a difference between calm and quiet. Playing video games or other electronics creates the appearance of calm (and quiet), however the barrage of oncoming images, sounds, and nonstop action cause an increase of stimuli that the body must attend to, creating an opposite effect from calm. Dysregulation is often triggered by overstimulation and limiting screen time can be a positive step towards a calmer child. Remember to use age-appropriate language to increase success.
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When a child experiences dysregulation, the goal is not control the behavior but rather return the child to calm. Validate and name the emotion observed (you look _____) and come alongside to assist versus instruct. This may mean taking deep breaths or giving a back rub.
Teachable moments do not happen during times of high emotion so waiting a few hours, or even a whole day before discussing the dysregulation will allow for reflection by the child. When the dysregulation is addressed, help the child identify emotions and work to recognize the stressors.
Children need to witness their caregivers modeling appropriate behaviors. We don’t want to be another stressor in our child’s life. We are modeling that we can keep our cool and be a source of safety for the child. Adults need to regulate too!
When a child regulates, praise it! Low-cost or non-monetary awards also reinforce a child’s hard work, allows them to feel successful, and build a sense of safety. The ultimate goal is to help the child return to calm (safety) and reestablish regulation following overstimulation, not feel punished for misunderstanding how to handle stress. *Adopted from Self-Reg by Dr. Stuart Shanker, Red Pants Writing curricula, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy positive parenting strategies.
Angie Ferrier has worked with children in Lewis County for over twelve years. She earned her master’s in counseling psychology degree from Saint Martin’s University and currently works as a mental health counselor in the Child and Adolescent Program at Cascade Mental Health Care.
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TEACHER FEATURE
MARCY SALME
Napavine Elementary, 2nd grade How long have you been teaching?
I have been teaching for fifteen years. I taught first grade for 13 years and I'm in my second year of teaching 2nd grade.
What inspires you the most/what is your favorite part of teaching?
I absolutely love seeing my students grow! Nothing excites me more than watching them gain confidence throughout the year! My favorite part of teaching is building relationships with kids and making learning fun. I believe the most important thing is that kids love school and want to come every day. I want my classroom to be the place that is safe, kind and fun where kids can learn to their full potential.
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“Our son Matthew has thrived in Mrs. Salme’s 2nd grade class at Napavine Elementary this year. She is an encourager and challenges Matthew in such a way that he wants to do well so that Mrs. Salme will be proud of him. Mrs. Salme also takes a genuine interest in Matthew’s home life and his sports activities. For those reasons and many more, we are thrilled to nominate Mrs. Salme for the teacher feature.” ~nominator, Brian W., father of Matthew
Wow, this is a hard question. I could probably think of one for every year! One of my highlights is from several years ago when our staff did a flash mob at the end of the year assembly. We had an incredible routine that we had been practicing for months and it blew the kid’s minds. It’s even on YouTube! I love kids getting to see teachers outside of “teaching”.
What hobbies, interests, do you enjoy outside of the classroom?
Aside from teaching, my life revolves around my family. My husband coaches basketball and my two boys are involved in basketball, football and baseball. My nights are usually filled with some sort of sporting event, but I wouldn't want it any other way.
Do you have a mantra or quote you are always telling your students?
“Mistakes are proof that your brain is growing!” I want students to know that it is okay to make mistakes and to not be afraid of a challenge!
When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I knew from pretty early on that I wanted to be a teacher. My mom taught 3rd grade and was also my teacher. Going through middle school and high school, I spent a lot of time helping out in her classroom. I always thought I would be a teacher and never pursued anything different.
What made you decide to become a teacher?
I decided to become a teacher because I love working with kids and watching them grow. I love the relationships that are built through teaching. I have taught so many amazing students over the years and have developed fantastic relationships with their families. Nothing puts a smile on my face like getting a hug from a previous student or having them stop by my classroom to say hi.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I would like to thank all teachers who put in so much time and energy every single day and of course to the family who nominated me! SWWF
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