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Celebrating our military members

SPRING 2017 • Volume 2, Issue 2

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Armed Forces day

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summer camp

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Develop new skills and friends.

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MANAgiNg EdiTor Tom Graham x 3492

CoNTribuTiNg WriTErs Jennifer Butler Dave DeCosmo

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simplify your life Today’s grandparent Kids on the run

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sAlEs MANAgEr

save the Earth

Judy Gregg x 5425 Jerry Mitchell x 5234

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A loving lift returns the love.

Tailor exercise to age and ability.

AdvErTisiNg ExECuTivEs

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Six tips to reduce stress.

Phil Yacuboski

Alice Manley x 9285

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Celebrate our military members.

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Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

Planning for summer camp 9 Start early and keep kids in the know.

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Meet Dr. Jennifer Dessoye and family.

Keepers with Christina

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Make nutritious snacks for active kids.

Teaching tolerance

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“Different is not less.”

For the love of books

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Learn about our Armed Forces.

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American Legion Kosciuszko Post 207 Color Guard, from left, Nick Fata, Jim Vancosky, Jim Burton, Ray Paroby and Mike Rogan, march in the Armed Forces Day Parade on Saturday, May 21, 2016. JASoN FARMeR / StAFF PhotoGRAPheR The tradition was developed to honor the five branches of the military: Army, On May 20, the federal holiday Armed Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Forces Day, is a time to honor those who have served our country and made it pos- Coast Guard.

Traditionally, Armed Forces Day was sible to enjoy living in a free nation. celebrated with parades, open houses, Armed Forces Day is observed annureceptions and air shows. Today, many ally on the third Saturday of May as a events and activities take place and may day dedicated to paying tribute to men include, multi-service military displays and women who serve. in areas open for the public, various According to the U.S. Department of educational activities that teach chilDefense, as of 2013, there were 1,387,493 dren about the armed forces and large personnel serving in active duty in the United States and 1,259,000 serving in the parades and other local celebrations. In different reserve branches. As of Sept. 11, the United States’ the longest continuously running Armed Forces Day pa2011, there were just over 214,000 women serving in active duty. That is 14.6 percent rade is held in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

This May 20: of all active duty personnel.

• Send a care package to military In 1947, the Armed Forces of the personnel overseas.

U.S. were united under one department • Fly the American flag. which was renamed the Department • Visit friends at a local veteran’s of Defense in 1949. President Harry S. hospital or nursing home to show your Truman supported the creation of a day gratitude. for the nation to unite in support and • Attend the 18th annual Scranton/ recognition of military members and Lackawanna Armed Forces Veterans their families.

Parade.

The parade starts at the Gino On Aug. 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Merli Veterans Center on Mulberry Louis Johnson announced that Armed Street in Scranton, at 11 a.m. Taking Forces Day would take the place of part in the parade will be local National other individual branch celebrations Guard members, VFW and American and all branches of the military would Legion representatives, Boy Scout and be honored this single day.

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Develop new skills at summer camp

Themed Camps • EverHart Museum. everhart-museum.org/programs/summer-holidayday-camps. Grades: Students entering kindergarten to sixth grade. Cost per child: Member- $180/child, per week; non-member- $200/child, per week. Museum Adventure Weeks are centered on

By Jenna Urban fifth to 12th grade in both the visual and the exploration of the Everhart’s collections and the surrounding Nay Aug Park performing arts. $550 per student and environment. Each week, participants includes tuition, all materials. t’s getting close to the end of the experience a new topic or theme that • The Creative and Performing Arts school year and parents are startuses both art and science in its hands-on Academy (CAPAA) of NEPA at the Ritz ing to adjust their schedules to plan approach to learning. Experts are schedTheater building. CAPAA.org/sumsummer vacations and camps. uled each morning to present specific mer-programs. For pre-Kindergarten Whether you’re thinking about sendweekly themes. Superhero Training through grade 12. Cost per child: Starting your child to the little day camp Academy, Power of Nature, Building a ing at $250. down the street or an overnight camp, Better Community, Junior Chef: Farm to CAPAA NEPA offers quality educahere are some ideas to help you start Table, tion to kids, teens and adults in the planning.

• Lackawanna College Environmental creative and performing arts. Pre-KinEducation Center. lackawanna.edu/Endergarten and kindergarten campers Borough Recreation Camps vironmentalEducation. Ages 5-13. Cost may attend half-(9 a.m.-noon) or full-(9 Local parks usually offer day camps per child: $70 -$120. Explore the natural a.m.-4 p.m.) day sessions. or classes that last for a few hours at a • Scranton Cultural Center Perform- habitats of the 211-acre LCEEC proptime. These can be very affordable, and erty. Experienced staff guides children ing Arts Summer Camp at Masonic sometimes even free. Check out the borthrough experiential activities focused Temple. scrantonculturalcenter.org. ough recreation website in your area for on discovery and teamwork to gain a Grades pre-Kindergarten through 12. information or call your local borough deeper understanding of the interconCost per child: Starting at $125 for half building. nectedness of all life. day and $225 for full day.

• Marywood University Camps. maryThe Scranton Cultural Center’s Sumwood.edu.

Ages 4-18. Cost per child: Full-Day Camps mer Camp Program provides a quality $150$385.

Marywood’s summer camp • JCC Camp Daleville. campdaleville. education in the creative and performin mathematics and cybersecurity is an org. Ages 3-15. Cost per child: $150. Ofing arts for young children and teens fers a variety of sports camps as well as in an environment that honors achieve- introduction to cybersecurity, internet communication, related math, data enspecialty weeks like horseback riding ment, creativity and personal growth. cryption and more. Design your future camp, rocketry camp and cooking camp. is an intensive two-week workshop in • YMCA. greaterscrantonymca.org.

STEM Camps architecture and interior design. CreAges 3-12 Day Camp/Ages 13-16 Teen • iCreate STEM Camp by NEIU 19 at ative Writing Camp is a half-day camp Adventure Camp (TAC). Cost per child: Lackawanna County Career Technology for elementary through high school Greater Scranton YMCA members $125/ Center. icreatestem.org/camps. Grades students with a focus on fiction. There week; non-members $160/week three through five and six through is also a summer science camp for kids, Campers are able to explore, be eight. Cost per child: $155.

4–10. creative, learn teamwork and develop This STEM summer camp provides • Penn State Worthington leadership in a wide range of physihands-on experience with Minecraft, Scranton camps. worthingtonscranton. cally active programs that influence website design and development, psu.edu/cubcamps. Ages 6-16. Cost per lifelong health. This summer teens will programmable robots, 3D printing, child: $130-$155. Cub Camps are offered have a chance to travel and take part in electronic circuitry, Raspberry Pi and in Arts Around the World, Babysitactivities in and outside of the Greater coding. ter’s Training, Building Bridges with Scranton YMCA. • Pop Science! LLC in Jessup. popK’NEX, Business and Entrepreneurship sciencellc.com. Ages 4-12 Cost per child: Academy, Cool Science, Coding Camp, Creative Art Camps $150 (half days) $250 (full days. NEPA’s Creative Lego® Engineering, Computer • Arts Alive and Arts Alive Jr. at first (and only) hands-on science lab for Gaming Academy, Fun with Pirates, Ballet Theatre of Scranton and Marykids. Sessions include Science Rocks!

Lego® Mindstorms® Robotics, Space wood. aienepa.org. Ages 3-15. Cost per Rocks and Minerals; The Thunder Rolls: Camp, Wizards and Cauldrons, Zoo child: Students residing within NEIU Meteorology and Weather; Rock & Roll!

Camp districts: $400.

SUPERSAVER; DINO-mite Mini Camp; • Lackawanna College. lackawanna.

Arts Alive Junior is for kindergarten Under the Sea!, Over the Moon!; Superedu. Ages 4-7 . Cost per child: Free-$200. through grade four, this is a two-week hero Science; Human Body: Senses; and Project management camp and first program and cost is $250 per student Explosive Kids! responder camp are both free to eligible and includes tuition and all materials. participants. Also featured: Cupcake Arts Alive is a four-week program for Wars Camp, LEGO Pre-Engineering

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TIPS FROM JENNA Camp, Fotogra-Fun Camp, Paws-atively Pets Camp, Cooking with Brenda, American Girl Spa Week, and Little Heroes Camp.

Sleepaway Camps • Spruce Lake Summer Camp. sprucelake.org. Ages 4-18. Costs: $355 per week. The campground has more than 800 acres of woodlands, waterfalls, and mountain streams. Campers love the 500-foot zip line, the three-person climbing tower, archery range, kayaking, power swing, swimming at the pool, adventure programming, outdoor exploration and daily fireside worship and Bible teaching. Tuition includes Mini-Weeks and a bit more for Navigator Youth Week and Expeditions. The deposit, meals, lodging, standard activities, theme T-shirt, camp DVD and a tent group photo are included in the cost.

• Camp Kelly – Formerly Camp St. Andrew. uncnepa.org/campkelly. Grades 3-10. Cost per child: $375 per week.

United Neighborhood Center’s Camp Kelly’s mission is to create a place for youth to gain confidence and create lasting friendships. Camps offered are girls and boys resident camp week, girls and boys basketball camp, father-son weekend and women’s weekend.

• Pocono Mountain Bible Conference. camppmbc.com/camp. Ages 8-18. Cost per child: $200 per week. 2017 First Time Campers Camp FREE! Pocono Mountain Bible Conference was founded in 1954 as a Christian summer camping ministry. Campers spend a week in the Pocono Mountains, in the fresh air. Whether you’re playing mini golf, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, swimming, or hanging out in the “rec” hall, there are plenty of activities to keep campers busy all week.

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No. 4: Chunk your tasks Block coaches mom entrepreneurs to In your effort to simplify, create a help them organize their time and make block of time where you devote energy more money. to one task and one task only. By chunkNo. 1: Create your schedule and ing your time, you’re much more able respect your boundaries. to get things done when you’re able to “Work during work time and play focus and minimize interruptions.” during play time,” Block said. “So No. 5: Routines many people are on when they are This has everything to do with acawake and setting those boundaries are tivities of daily life that have to be done important.” Block said to record tasks on a regular basis and ensuring they and then set a reminder. are streamlined. Anything you repeat No. 2: Reduce, let go, say no. should have a routine,” she said. “Your “The less you have, the less you brain is not a good storage device, it’s a have to worry about,” she said, addmuch better problem solving device so ing if that means getting rid of things, the routine helps you unload and have just do it. “In working with people in consistency.” their homes, the stuff just becomes No. 6: Push to complete, close your overwhelming,” Block said. “Home no open loops. longer becomes your haven when you The quickest way to simplicity is to have too much.” stop the endless commitments, Block No. 3: Do something you love daily said. “Clean up what you have open Go to the gym. Walk the dog. Medibefore taking on new things.” tate. Yoga.

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Tailor kids’ exercise to their age

today’s grandparent

A loving lift

By Phil Yacuboski

A few weeks back a case of the gout had me bedridden and unable to walk for several days. t’s fun to look through old familyA trip to the doctor was certainlyphotos. I find myself noticing interwarranted.

But getting there, let alone esting similarities between those getting out of the house, posed a seriphotos I took of my kids as they were ous problem. growing up and more recent pictures That’s when the young man I once of the grandkids. carried on my shoulders, now fullThere are, of course, the usual grown and strong, came to my rescomparisons. Which child looks like cue. His shoulders provided the lift I which parent or grandparent? needed to get me in and out of the car But an old photo and a recent infirand the doctor’s office. mity really sparked some thinking on The next day he came to visit and my part last month. It made me recall brought his own little boy, my grandson. the many times I hoisted my son onto I watched as he lifted him onto his my shoulders as we walked along the shoulders and wondered if there will boardwalk during our vacations at come a day when, again, the son, in his the beach. own way, returns the love by lifting, at Or those days when I lifted him the very least, his father’s spirits high above the crowds so he could I’m thinking you can bet on it! watch as the parade marched by.

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how to kick and follow directions.”

T-ball is good, too, Ackers said.

As kids get older, team sports like o matter how old they are, it’s like basketball and baseball become good to get kids moving and to find an exercise routine tailored more popular. Ackers said exercise is good for child development on a numto their interest, skills and age, say ber of levels. experts, who note physical exercise is “I’ve always felt when you feel good good for both the mind and the body. physically, you feel good emotionally,” “You tailor their activities to their age she said.

“Our kids are under a lot of and their abilities,” said Jo Ackers, a fitstress.

Now more than ever, exercise is ness instruction at the Jewish Commuimportant to get rid of those anxieties.” nity Center in Scranton. “For instance, She also noted the obvious health for young kids, it’s the Hokey Pokey. benefits.

“A lot of these kids are not They learn about their right arm and moving as much as they should and their left arm and how to turn around.” they are eating a lot more junk food The President’s Council on Physiand of course that puts weight on. cal Fitness estimates only one in three Exercise builds strength.” children are physically active every The federal government estimates day, with children spending seven-anda-half hours a day in front of the televi- obesity rates are at an all-time high.

Recent reports project that by 2030, half sion or computer screen.

Ackers said the best age to start kids of all adults will be obese with adolescents having a 70-percent chance of in an exercise program is 2.

“At that age, they are starting to talk becoming an overweight or obese adult.

She said getting kids involved in fita little more and understand a little ness at an early age also builds a fitness more,” she said. “They have a little routine that they will likely continue as more balance too.” they get older.

She’s currently teaching a class “It helps them in school,” she said. at the Jewish Community Center for “It helps them sleep better. When they ‘Moms and Tots,’ where kids learn to are active, they get tired. When they share, lift and catch a ball.

“A lot of it is having them mimic what wake up well-rested, they do better in school and think more clearly.” you’re doing because there is a lot of While fitness may be good for the imitation going on at that age,” she said. body, it’s also good for the mind and As kids get older and their balance social skills where computers and gets even better, Ackers said, parents smartphones aren’t needed. should feel out other activities like “Emotionally, they also get connectroller skating or even skiing. ed to other kids and enjoy good social “Soccer is always good around kinactivities,” she said. dergarten age,” she said. “They learn

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Save the Earth

By Jennifer Butler

1. Begin with your morning routine.

Shower smarter. Stop using 9,000 gallons of water with an old shower head that ow much do you care about the spews out 2.5 gallons a minute. Look planet you live on? Enough for an EPA-approved brand that to go slightly outside sends a flow of 1.5 gallons your comfort zone to try to of water per minute. Some save it? Just a few small devices also conserve life choices will send you hot water prior to your on your way to being a shower. While you are at better human and make it, change your toilet out your world a better and flush less water with place to live. a high efficiency one.

Barbara Giovagnoli, And remind your chilrecycling coordinator dren to turn the water and manager for the off while they brush.

Lackawanna County 2. On your way to Office of Environwork in the morning, mental Sustainability, “Don’t idle your car encourages residents because up go carbon to reduce their caremissions,” pointed bon footprint because out Giovagnoli. Ride humans make the largest your bike to work, take daily impact on the planet. public transportation or The efforts we make on carpool if you can. If that is Earth Day, April 22, not doable and you must 2017, should be pracSwitching to compact drive to work, slow down. ticed every day. Here fluorescent light bulbs is Going more than 60 miles are 10 tips to begin: one easy way to reduce per hour is like adding your impact on the planet.

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50 cents to the price of a gallon of gas.

Check your tire pressure, make sure it coincides with the mandated amount and improve your mileage by 3 percent.

3. Forget about “brown bagging lunch.” A reusable container cuts out plastic water bottles. “Reduce waste.

Carry a reusable beverage container and shopping bag,” Giovagnoli said.

Always think reusable. Not only do you help the environment by not contributing to the garbage, families save $1,250 a year by not purchasing bottles.

4. Make sure the dishwasher is full

before you run it, to save water and energy. Don’t waste water by rinsing before loading because today’s machines are designed to power off the mess.

5. Plant native trees and flowers.

“They provide habitat for bird species, moderate temperatures and absorb carbon emission. Also, butterflies and honey bees will follow. In urban areas, beautified areas reduce the likelihood of litter,” Giovagnoli said.

6. Recycling electronic devices is so important. Electronics don’t belong in landfills. When exposed to higher temperatures they release chemicals which are toxic and seep into the air, water and ground. Check out Gazelle.com for recycling options and seek out locations in your area to recycle them properly.

7. Recycle paper. Today, paper is made from trees mostly grown in sustainable forests and from recovered paper. Compost food and yard waste.

“Half of the landfill materials can be composted and used to enhance soil values,” Giovagnoli said.

8. Light up with Energy Star-rated compact fluorescebt light bulbs, which use 75 percent less energy and lasts 10 times longer than standard bulbs. You may find your electric bills is $30 less for each bulb, over its lifetime. And for goodness sake, turn the lights off when you leave the room.

9. Switch to cold water on laundry day and line dry the clothes. The scent alone is worth it, never mind the energy you save. Also lower the temperature on your hot water heater while you are at it.

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Planning for summer camp

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Start gearing up now for summer camp to guarantee kids attend the camps they prefer

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ummer camp season is just around the corner. Each year, millions of children depart for campsites around the country to swim, hike, craft and enjoy the companionship of friends.

Summer camps in North America were first established in the 1880s and were attended by children, without their parents, for overnight stays. By the 20th century, summer camps had become an international phenomenon, and various organizations hosted traditional summer camps or camps geared toward religion, sports, music and other subjects and activities.

According to the American Camp Association, each year more than 14 million children and adults in the United States attend camp. America has more than 14,000 day and resident camps (8,400 are overnight camps and 5,600 are day camps). Nonprofit groups are the largest sponsors of summer camps.

Many people put off summer camp planning until it is too late. Parents

should keep in mind that camps begin their registrations early in the year and have specific cut-off dates for enrollment. Parents who want to beat the crowds this year can use this guide to help plan a summer camp agenda.

• Attend an orientation seminar.

Take the time to visit prospective camps for a tour and use this open house as an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered. If available, find a camp employee to discuss your child’s eligibility for enrollment. Some camps may offer webinars for convenience.

• Fill out the enrollment package completely. Each camp has its own requirements for registration. Expect to submit some personal information,

including a medical background and proof of insurance, names and numbers of emergency contacts, and any other pertinent information as it applies to the camper. This may include allergies, fears, physical or mental disabilities, or even preferences in camp courses.

• Establish payment schedules.

Summer camps vary in price. The ACA says camp costs range from $100 to more than $1,500 per week. However, many accredited camps offer some sort of financial assistance for children from families with limited financial means. If cost is a factor, be sure to broach the subject.

• Prepare children for the physical challenges a camp may present. Sum-

mer camp activities may be rigorous, and campers may need to be cleared by a physician before starting. Be sure to schedule a physical for your child and bring along any pertinent forms.

Children can also increase their levels of physical activity compared to the often sedentary nature of winter.

Such preparation can prevent injuries when engaging in outdoor and physical activities.

• Shop for supplies. Camps are likely to provide a list of requirements with regard to clothing and other equipment campers will need. Make sure kids have enough shorts, T-shirts, socks, athletic shoes, swimsuits, toiletries and other camp necessities before they leave.

• Keep children in the loop. Engage children in the planning process to help alleviate their fears and get them excited about summer camp.

Summer camp can foster lifelong memories. Parents can help kids prepare in advance for the fun that’s soon to arrive.

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As a national holiday, Memorial Day serves to remember and honor those that lost their life defending their country. And there are many ways to celebrate this holiday today, remembering those who served our country in the military, but also remembering and honoring all departed friends and family. Here are some ideas.

• Visit local cemeteries and place flags or flowers over the graves of departed friends or family members.

• Visit or research memorial sites in the community.

• Fly the U.S. flag at half-staff until noon.

• Participate in the National Moment of Remembrance, at 3 p.m. to pause and reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day.

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Jennifer and Bill Dessoye with children, Brianna, 11, and Julia, 8.

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Meet Dr. Jennifer Dessoye and her family Jennifer Dessoye, OTD OTR/L, 39, is a wife, mother and professor. She has a doctorate in occupational therapy and teaches at Misericordia University. She also founded, designed and co-owns a private elementary school: Bright Beginnings Early Learning Academy (BBELA) in Conyngham.

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Jennifer, tell us about yourself I live in Drums, with my husband, Bill Dessoye who is a physical therapist and our daughters. We met at Misericordia University (MU) in his freshman year and my sophomore year. He graduated MU in 2002 and I graduated MU in 2001.

We began as good friends and then realized that we couldn’t live without each other. We have been married for 14 years.

He is unbelievably supportive and is proud of my accomplishments and loves me for my flaws too.

Our children are Brianna, 11, and Julia, 8. I love that I get to teach them about being strong, educated, driven and compassionate woman. They are what drive me.

I’ve had many mentors throughout my life. My father, mother and Aunt Susan have been my most consistent mentors.

My father is a very successful businessman who has an incredible approach to leadership, my mother taught me to understand healthy relationships can be difficult when you are a strong successful woman and my Aunt Susan taught me to be a leader by demonstrating longevity in her leadership roles in nursing. My younger sister, Kristin Beurmann is a special education teacher.

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in elementary school after many teachers told me I was not very smart and wouldn’t amount to much.

My amazing parents pushed for testing and even after hearing about dyslexia many teachers wrote me off. I decided, with my parent’s encouragement, that I would never allow someone to tell me who I was. I would show them who I was. I studied hard, got tutoring and pushed myself. Reading for me can still be challenging mostly with words I haven’t read before as well as last names.

Can you describe the curriculum? Spelling is the main problem, so I am Bright Beginnings’ curriculum grateful for computers and spell check. I What was it like growing up in emphasizes the emotional, social, cogni- compensate well and honestly, dyslexia your town? I was born and raised in tive and physical development of the is why I have been successful. Dyslexia New Jersey by the shore. I grew up in individual learner and strives to build made me overcome hurdles and allowed Howell, New Jersey and graduated from positive relationships with families and me to think in a different way that’s Howell High School. the community. easy for me but many people have never The town was strong in diversity We align all preschool and elementary thought in that way before. and fostered individuality. I had many curriculum with PA state standards. We groups of friends, some of whom I rerecognize and implement current best You are also an occupational main close to today. practices in education and developmentherapist. How did that happen? My tally appropriate instruction based on mother was a special education teacher You started a private school. readiness, learning style, and individual and in eighth grade she said, “you’ve got I founded, designed and co-own Bright interest. The use of small group learnto come see this occupational therapist Beginnings Early Learning Academy ing centers and the incorporation of at my school. She plays with kids all (BBELA) in Conyngham, a private elgross and fine motor learning experiday and has swings, balls and toys in ementary school. I was discontent with ences gives Bright Beginnings’ students her therapy room.” I went to observe the early elementary curriculum and a unique advantage. and loved it. I shadowed with OTs at a understanding of human development My sister, Kristin was my initial hospital and in an outpatient clinic for and neurology, so I enlisted the help of partner in developing the curriculum patients with spinal cord injuries and I two incredible teachers, my sister Krisfor Bright Beginnings Early Learning was hooked. ten Beurmann and Casey Herseim. They Academy. She is incredibly talented I was accepted to many occupational understand the scope and sequence of at working with children with special therapy programs but chose Misericorthe curriculum and how to engage our needs and we often collaborate and prob- dia University. I received my master’s youngest learners; they have a true lem solve to get children to learn at their degree in OT in 2001 and went back for passion for teaching. Eight years ago, optimal level. I am not sure she really my doctorate in 2008 while I worked and we began with the Kindergarten Readiknows how much I admire her. had a toddler and a newborn. I had a caness program, a six-week program for reer I loved in the Hazleton Area School students who were to enter kindergarten You have had many successes District as a pediatric occupational in the fall. This was very successful despite having dyslexia. I have had to therapist when I was deciding whether I and turned a profit in its first year. After work hard for my success my whole life. I should take an opportunity at Misericorthree years, we were called upon by dia to become a professor. Teaching was was diagnosed with dyslexia when I was parents and educators to open our own school based on the Kindergarten Readiness program methodology.

After my sister moved to Virginia, Casey and I opened BBELA. In our classrooms, the student experience is active and hands-on. Our multi-sensory center-based curriculum engages young learners and invites them to participate in an environment that is uniquely tailored to both nurture and challenge each individual student.

my long-term plan but this opportunity came up much earlier than anticipated.

My then 10-year-old nephew, Tommy overheard my conversation about remaining with my special needs clients or switching to the world of academia.

He said: “Aunt Jenn, you love helping people, right?” “Yes,” I said. “I love my clients and I can’t imagine giving that up.” He responded. “Well if you help the OT students learn how to be really great therapists, wouldn’t you really be helping way more people.”

I realized the impact of that statement and made my decision to teach at Misericordia. I want to foster passion and excellence in occupational therapists.

You also developed and implemented a health sciences camp. We did this because the nature of health science programs is so competitive that kids need to think about this early and it gives them something to work for in high school There are way more careers in health science beside doctors and nurses. The Health Sciences Interprofessional Middle School Career Camp offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about occupational therapy, physical therapy, sonography, medical imaging, physician’s assistant, nursing, speech and language pathology and other health science-related career fields in a fun, dynamic, and interactive environment.

Taught by university professors and graduate assistants, students gain an understanding of different career paths. It’s a fun and educational week that will have your child loving the health sciences.

Tell us about your daughters.

My daughters are amazing. They are very different which is so interesting to me. Brianna is 11 and into soccer and golf. She is an incredible athlete. She is very kind-hearted and very opinionated.

She also has dyslexia which has been a struggle for her especially with many teachers still not understanding what it is. Julia has an amazing gift for the arts.

She loves to sing, dance and act as well as do gymnastics. She has an incredible connection to animals and wants to be a vet when she grows up.

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replace nutrients in active kids

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• Set a regular schedule for daily physical activity — it can be as simple as playing outside when they get home Experts recommend children be physically active for at least 60 minutes from school.

• Encourage your children to particieach day. Here are some things you can pate in age-appropriate activities. Keep do to ensure that your kids are getting them interested by trying a variety of the recommended 60 minutes of exeractivities. cise each day: • Set a good example. Incorporate • Make it fun. Kids will be excited to participate in activities that are fun and healthier choices and be a positive role model. engaging.

Encouraging your children to be • Limit the amount of screen time. Cut active will help them develop healthier back on video games, streaming and TV

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habits as adults. In addition, kids who are active tend to sleep more soundly, handle challenges better and perform well in school.

Children who are active need wholesom, nutritious foods, too. Not only are you keeping hunger in check but you are replenishing energy and nutrients that were burned. In addition to wellbalanced meals, your children need snacks that will help them stay healthy and grow strong.

Wholesome doesn’t have to be complicated. There are many nutritious snacks that are easy and flavorful.

Some ideas are: • Granola — one of my favorite power snacks. It’s so easy to make a big batch and customize it with your favorite mixins. You can get my favorite easy recipe at itisakeeper.com/nepafamilytimes.

• Greek yogurt — This is a proteinpacked powerhouse snack. You can eat it plain or stir in your favorite fruit and nuts.

• Whole grains — One of the easiest changes you can make is to swap processed white grains for 100 percent whole grains. Look for the whole grain versions of your favorite snacks.

• Nut butters Whether you prefer peanut butter, almond butter or something else, nut butters pack protein in your snack. Spread them on fruit, rice cakes or drizzle over popcorn for a pick-me-up.

• Smoothies — These are one of my favorite snacks. Kids feel like these are a treat but they are actually getting lots of power nutrients. You can get my pineapple mango smoothie recipe atitisakeeper.com/nepafamilytimes.

• Hummus — Feel like some dip? Try hummus. It’s perfect for dipping veggies or whole grain crackers. Get my recipe at itisakeeper.com/nepafamilytimes.

• Avocados — You can eat them

sliced, halved or smashed, but what ever way you choose, you’ll be getting lots of good Omega-3. I have a great recipe atitisakeeper.com/nepafamilytimes.

• Nuts I always keep individual packs of nuts in my bag and car for a quick snack after sports practices.

These No Bake Energy Bites are another wholesome snack idea. I love how easy they are to make and my family loves how they taste. I usually make a big batch and keep them in the refrigerator for a quick after-school snack or post-game treat.

No Bake eNergy Bites INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any other nut butter) 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup oats 2/3 cup coconut 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips 1/2 cup ground flax (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey and vanilla until combined.

2. Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined.

3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4. Roll into bite sized balls.

5. Store in refrigerator.

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able. More than ever, bullying must immediately be stopped.

Children with deficits like those on pring is here and children are out the autism spectrum or with ADHD may and about in Northeast Pennsylvabe targets. Tolerance needs to be modnia’s wonderful, diverse communieled by adults and continually taught ties. Parents take their children to the parks and on bicycle rides and during the and reinforced at home, at schools and in school day, recess can finally be outdoors. communities.

It is important for families to realize However, for children on the autism that there are others in the community spectrum and with attention deficit hywho really could use their support. peractivity disorder (ADHD), beginning Teaching children compassion, not a new season of change, can come with only on an emotional level, but reinforcchallenges.

Statistics from the Centers for Disease ing actual participation in helping and Control and Prevention report that near- doing good deeds, builds empathy and community connections. Interacting ly 1 in 68 children have been diagnosed with and learning about others, can help with autism, a complex neurodevelopbuild relationships and facilitate these mental disorder. Children with autism interpersonal connections. Engaging in often display some difficulties in social activities at school, in the playground, interaction, verbal communication, rigidat religious institutions, and teaching ity and repetitive behaviors. children to know that there is something Children with autism as well as those to learn from everyone, can be a common with ADHD often have difficulty with goal. change in routines, schedules and in goEducation, awareness, hands-on ing from one activity to another, as well involvement, being taught the strengths as change from one location to another. and limitations of others and engaging It is helpful to prepare for those kinds of families in programs that facilitate tolerchanges by having simple pictures that ance, can build a stronger community show what will happen next and possibly, where people are inclined to look out using photos with a calendar. for one another. This will break down Children on the spectrum are often barriers and teach children a sense of inflexible when it comes to changes in responsibility for their neighbors. routines and parents continue to creSo, in this month of Autism Awareate strategies to help make transitions easier. Children with less ability to tran- ness, let us take an active role in teaching our children that different is not less sition often feel overloaded. For some children on the autism spectrum, as well and that there are lots of other types of as those with ADHD, a change in sensory people in our very own community. Open stimulation in the environment can be a communication can break down fears and understanding that our community huge challenge. is a fabric, woven of many types of chilIn asking parents of children on the dren, all to embrace, without judgment, spectrum what they want other people to as our neighbors. know, responses include what they don’t want to hear, such as “s/he doesn’t LOOK Beth Raiola is owner-director of ABA Therapy Services LLC in Pocono Summit, a autistic,” and they would like others to reserve judgment. Additionally, if a child specialized practice serving children with behavioral and cognitive challenges. She has a melt-down in public, people could is a licensed and board-certified behavior ask, “do you need help?” The offer of specialist as well as a a board-certified assistance is most welcome — without behavior analyst. She is a consultative judgement. supervisor and trainer in evidence-based Children may not know why another practices and applied behavior analysis. child is different. It is important for the Raiola is working on her doctorate at the community and parents to make neuroAmerican College of Education. Email her typical children aware and knowledgeat researchdir1@aol.com

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chool-aged children are busier than ever before, and some may be sacrificing sleep to accommodate their lifestyles.

The National Sleep Foundation says school-aged children need between nine and 11 hours of sleep each night to function at a healthy level.

Sleep deprivation can be linked to a host of health ailments, including issues affecting the development of the brain.

Growing evidence suggests that lack of sleep can cause disturbances in metabolic rates that could affect the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.

A recent study from Johns Hopkins University found that for each additional hour of sleep a child gets, the risk of that child becoming

overweight or obese decreases by 9 percent. Children who slept the least, according to the research, had a 92 percent higher risk of being overweight or obese compared to children with longer sleep duration.

The NSF adds that poor or inadequate sleep can lead to mood swings, behavioral problems and cognitive problems that impact kids’ ability to learn in school. To promote good sleep habits in children, parents and other caregivers can establish consistent sleep/wake routines; ensure children avoid excess caffeine, particularly late in the day; create a cool, dark sleep environment; keep televisions and other media devices out of bedrooms; and help children work through stressors that may impact sleep.

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For the Love of Books “In war the heroes always outnumber nation, personal military experiences the soldiers ten to one.” and fun facts.

— H. L. Mencken You Wouldn’t Want to be a WWII Pilot Author: Ian Graham The most rewarding part of my job Series: You wouldn’t want to be... as a school librarian is finding the per- (Publisher: Franklin Watts; various authors) fect book for students who claim they do not like reading. After my usual Grade level: third through sixth. response: “Think of a My students are book as a really long crazy about these text message,” I conbooks and have asked duct a mini interview me to order every title of their interests and in the series. Each start my search. My book describes, in book recommendagreat detail, occupations are not just tions and events from books that I enjoy, history and the danger they are books that that surrounds them. my students love.

There are more than 50 titles in this Armed Forces series including WWII Day celebrates the Secret Agent, Civil men and women who War Soldier, Ninja serve our country in Warrior, Pyramid all branches of the Builder, Roman military. It can be Gladiator and Viking difficult for children Explorer. The inforto grasp the impormation is presented tance of this holiday, in an exciting format but there are age-apthat is full of enterpropriate books that taining illustrations can provide a better and thought bubbles. understanding.

Your child will love exploring these topTo fully appreciics while learning ate our veterans fun historical facts. and current service members, it is necesStudent Reviews: sary to examine “I would recomthe past. Here are mend the Titanic some book options book. I love this book that will educate because it gives you your children about fun facts about the the armed forces Titanic and what through war examihappened during the

sinking that I never knew before. You wouldn’t want to sail on the Titanic.”

—Gianna Grasso, fourth grade.

“This book series is funny and informative. It brightens my day and gives me chills. Anyone wanting thrills, excitement and laughs will enjoy these books. I also like the illustrations.”

— Cassie Marvin, fourth grade.

The Split History of World War II by Simon Rose Series: Perspective Flip Book (Publisher: Compass Point Books; various authors) Grade Levels: fifth through eighth grade.

There are eight titles in this series which include perspectives on the American Revolution, Civil War and Gettysburg. Each book is actually two books in one and provides a deeper understanding of historic events by providing two perspectives. For example, the World War II book contains viewpoints from the Allies and Axis. This series is certainly effective in enhancing • The Voices of War series (Publisher: your child’s critical thinking skills. The Capstone Press; various authors). text is accompanied by powerful images • Battle Heroes: Voices from Afghanithat will keep your child engaged. stan by Allan Zullo.

Student Review: “I read the split Grade level: fifth through eighth history of the American Revolution • Behind Enemy Lines: Under Fire in and it was fantastic. I am learning about the American Revolution in my the Middle East by Bill Doyle. class and this book helped me learn about what the British and the colonists were thinking.”

Maria Voytko — Alex Pica, fifth grade.

Here are some other student approved books that tell true military stories: Grade level: third through sixth:

Maria Voytko is the K-12 District Librarian for Riverside School District in Taylor.

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