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A quarterly resource celebrating family life in Roseville and beyond Fall Issue 2020 August - September - October
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WAYS FOR KIDS TO STAY SOCIAL FROM A DISTANCE
Fall Fun Puzzles, Games, Recipes, and More!
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SAVE THE BEES!
Cover Photo By: Creative Spark Photography Kelly Bran 916-832-8981 Specializing in family, children, and maternity photography
Desiree’ Waitt Pickert Desiree’ is the Marketing and Communications Analyst for the Roseville Utility Exploration Center. Her background includes working in marketing, public relations and event planning. Desiree’ and her husband moved to Roseville in 1995, and are proud to have raised their family here.
Morgan Dickerson, MSW, LCSW Morgan is a psychotherapist who has recently relocated from Malibu, California, where she supported celebrities, families, children, and individuals in their healing process. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and substance abuse in Roseville and surrounding cities. She also offers therapy online.
Marne Larsen Publisher marne@growinguproseville.com (530) 518-6154
Sandi Schwartz Sandi is a freelance writer/blogger and mother of two. She has written extensively about parenting, wellness, and environmental issues. You can find her at www.happysciencemom.com.
DeAnna Holman Layout Design/Editor Rob Baquera
For advertising information please contact: Lindsay Trenz, Advertising Executive: Lindsay@growinguproseville.com (916) 698-5467 Advertising Deadline: To advertise in our upcoming Winter Issue, please contact us by September 30th. Our Winter Issue will be in print during the months of November, December, and January. Article and Photo Submission Deadline: Please submit family-friendly and seasonallyappropriate photos and informative articles for the Winter Issue by September 20th. Send to marne@growinguproseville.com. Growing Up Roseville Magazine is published quarterly and available, free, at over 200 family-friendly locations throughout Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Loomis, and Granite Bay. We are also available online at www.growinguproseville.com. Copyright © 2020 by Growing Up Roseville Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproductions without permission are prohibited. Articles and advertisements found in Growing Up Roseville Magazine do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the management. We reserve the right to edit. Every effort is made to avoid errors, misspellings, and omissions. If an error is found, please accept our sincere apologies and notify us of the mistake.
Rob Baquera is the Public Information Officer for the City of Roseville Police Department. Rob has years of experience working in public safety and specializes in crime prevention, emergency preparedness, and crisis communications. Rob has three young kids and knows first-hand that there is nothing more important than the safety of children.
Kerrie McLoughlin Kerrie is a writer, wife, and homeschooling mom to her five kids. She likes to travel with her family; walk while listening to audiobooks, music, and podcasts; swim in her backyard pool; go on dates with her husband, and go on impromptu field trips with the kids. You can find her at TheKerrieShow.com.
Dr. Juni Banerjee-Stevens Juni is a mom, a psychologist, and a concerned citizen. She is the owner of Deer Park Consulting in Chico. Through her work as therapist and consultant, she hopes to make the world a better place for all of us, especially our kids.
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School and Home
08 Talking to Your Kids About Racism
10 Tips On How Your Family Can Help Save The Bees
12 Pedestrian Safety
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15 Kids Can Cook Contest Winners!
Parenting
16 Staying Mentally Healthy
18 7 Ways To Keep Kids Socialized From A Distance
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19 10 Ways To Cut Screen Time
Arts and Crafts
21 Win It Wednesday Giveaways
22 Explore Roseville & Discover The Possibilities
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Fall Fun
26 Pumpkin Time - Local Pumpkin Patches
27 10 Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
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28 At-Home Exercise Activity
29 Mealtime Conversation Starters
Women in Business
24 Locally Owned Women Business Owners
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In Every Issue... 04 Contributors 31 Preschool Directory 31 Advertiser Directory
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So You Want to Talk to Your Kids About Racism? By Devjani (Juni) Banerjee-Stevens, PhD Psychologist and Owner of Deer Park Counseling & Consulting
When I signed up for this parenting gig, I was excited to teach my kids about everything that sparked a sense of wonder in me. What makes the sky blue? How many stars are there in the universe? What is it about that song that makes me feel so emotional?
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I also know there was a part of me that hoped that I could outsource the harder questions. Why do people die? Why do people hurt people? What is racism? Am I safe? In spite of all of my efforts to fix the world before my kids realized it wasn’t perfect, they figured it out. Now, in the wake of the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless other brothers and sisters, I know I need to step up my game and learn how to talk to my kids about those things we want to shield them from. In the summer of 2020, it’s racism. Step One in this process? Face my fears. Here are a few of them: Talking about racism, especially anti-Black racism, will just make it worse. It makes sense, right? If we just pretend a problem doesn’t exist, it will go away. Yeah, no. As a counseling psychologist, I have spent many hours helping clients identify the people who hurt them so that they can learn to move through that pain and maybe even forgive those who betrayed them. It’s no different on a larger scale. By understanding the history of how Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) have
systematically been discriminated against, we can grieve the losses of our ancestors, break cycles of abuse and trauma, and become better ancestors for our great-great-grandkids. My kids are too young to understand this racism stuff. Talking about it will hurt them. It may be true that your kids may not understand discrimination based on race, but they do see differences. Studies show that babies as young as three months recognize racial differences. It’s not a problem until kids start receiving problematic messages from the media, their families, and role models in their lives that some races are superior to others. Once that happens, kids learn to judge those differences and not always fairly. This “learned judgment” creates bias. When adults avoid talking about our country’s history of systemic violence, specifically against Black people, our kids grow up unaware of how their own biases might be hurting other people. When kids unconsciously absorb the lie that all people are not equally deserving of dignity, they may become business owners, teachers, and community leaders who unintentionally repeat similar patterns of discrimination. Racism doesn’t affect me or anyone in my family, so I think I’m good. My parents immigrated from India in the 1960s, and they provided a very safe and comfortable life for my sister and me. For most of my life, I wanted to believe that racism didn’t affect me, my parents, or any of my mostly White friends. My dad, especially, loved being an American, and I listened in awe
as he told stories about his childhood in India and why he made the difficult decision to leave his family for more opportunities in the USA. When I would tell my friends about the history of British Colonialism in India, they often would say, “Why didn’t we learn about any of this stuff in school?” I’ve been feeling the exact same way when I learn something new about Black history—a long history of tragedy and triumph in America. Why didn’t I learn this stuff, and why aren’t we teaching it to our kids? This is how racism hurts all of us. When we don’t know our own history, as well as the history of the people around us, we deprive ourselves of knowledge that can make us better people. I know that both of my parents had to leave huge pieces of themselves behind when they moved here, and that affected how they parented me. As a therapist, I encourage clients to explore all parts of their history—the good, the bad, and the ugly. When we know our history, we can integrate it into our hopes and dreams for the future, and we are all the better for it. This is just too overwhelming. Where do I begin? I know. It is a lot. The great news is that there are many BIPOC who have been writing and speaking for years about how to do “the work” of anti-racism. If you search, “How to Raise an Anti-Racist Kid,” you’ll find numerous resources to read, watch, and listen to. I know that the best way for me to learn is to huddle up with my most trusted friends. You know—those friends who will tell you the truth even when you don’t want to hear it? Starting a book club, or even a discussion group around race can give you space to talk openly and honestly about your own fears and concerns. You’ll probably learn that others have those same fears, and that they also want to make some meaningful changes.
Still not sure where to start? Here are a few steps you can take today: 1. If you have young kids, look at the books, toys, and media that you have in your house. Do they tell the stories of people from backgrounds that are different from your own? Look for stories that are told from the perspective of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and are written by BIPOC authors. The Center for Racial Justice has compiled a fabulous list of resources for kids and adults of all ages (https://centerracialjustice.org/resources/resources-for-talkingabout-race-racism-and-racialized-violence-with-kids/). 2. For older kids, ask them to research the original inhabitants of the land where they’re living right now. What were the names of the Indigenous tribes in their area? How might your kids learn more about the current experiences of members of these tribes? Older kids also can take a virtual tour of the National Civil Rights Museum on YouTube. 3. For families, talk to your kids’ teachers, principal, and superintendent about your desire to see a more diverse curriculum. Get together with a few other parents and write a letter to the school administration about changes you would like to see. As for you, be gentle with yourself. Whether you are raising Black, Brown, White, or multiracial children, talking about race can bring up distressing emotions. If you feel angry, sad, confused, or surprised, you’re doing it right. All of these feelings are signs that you’re growing and making a commitment to creating a more just world for all of us.
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How Your Family Can
Help Save The Bees By Sandi Schwartz
You may have heard that bees around the world are struggling for their survival due to threats from agricultural expansion, loss of habitat, disease, pollution, and climate change. In fact, more than 40 percent of native bees are facing extinction. That’s hundreds of different types of bee species! Over the last three years, more than one in three honeybee colonies has died in the United States. Without bees pollinating throughout our ecosystem, many wild plants and crops would be unable to thrive. Although bees are the world’s primary pollinators, and we all depend on them for survival, they continue to be largely ignored and underprotected.
Here are some amazing honey bee facts:
We can bring awareness about bees to our children and community by celebrating National Honey Bee Awareness Day held every August. Held this year on Saturday, August 15, the event began in 2009 by a group of beekeepers who petitioned for a formal proclamation by the United States Department of Agriculture to honor honey bees and beekeeping. This special day brings together beekeepers, bee associations, and other interested groups to build community awareness of the bee industry through education and promotion. It is an opportunity to celebrate honey bees and recognize their importance to our everyday lives and the global environment. National Honey Bee Awareness Day continues to be recognized each year on the third Saturday of August.
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IMPORTANCE OF BEES Bees may sometimes seem like a nuisance, but they are actually a cornerstone of our natural environment because of their ability to pollinate. They travel from one plant to another, carrying pollen on their bodies to transfer genetic material necessary for most flowering plants to reproduce. Without flower pollination by bees, our agricultural system, food supply, and landscapes would disappear.
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The honey bee is the only insect that produces food eaten by humans.
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Honey is the only food that does not spoil.
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Bees are responsible for more than one-third of the food we eat.
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Bees pollinate 80 percent of the world’s plants, including 90 different food crops.
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They help produce $15 billion in U.S. agricultural crops each year and $217 billion globally.
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There are more than 20,000 bee species around the world.
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Bees support healthy ecosystems that clean the air, stabilize soils, protect from severe weather, and support other wildlife.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THE BEES Now that you know that bees are in trouble, what can you do to help? Check out these actions to get your entire family involved: •
Support farmers and beekeepers by buying local honey and locally grown organic foods. Your children will love sampling all the delicious varieties of local honey.
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Plant an organic garden that does not use pesticides. Grow lots of pollinator-friendly native plants.
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Provide a water source in your yard since honey bees need clean water to drink.
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Rescue bees instead of exterminating them. If you see an active beehive, call a live-bee removal and re-homing service in your area. Honeybees can be safely removed and taken to beekeepers or community bee yards.
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Teach your children about bees. Read books about bees and pollination such as The Bee Book by Charlotte Milner, The Beeman by Laurie Krebs, The Magic School Bus Inside a Beehive by Joanna Cole, The Buzz on Bees: Why Are They Disappearing? by Shelley Rotner, and UnBEElieveables by Douglas Florian. Be sure to watch Bee Movie, which shows what happens when we no longer have bees pollinating vegetation.
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Support organizations that are working hard to research and solve the bee crisis. Consider sending a donation to any of these organizations: HoneyLove, Pollinator Partnership, Honeybee Conservancy, Planet Bee Foundation, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Green Peace.
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Spread the word about the importance of pollinators to your family and friends.
Let’s keep the buzz about bees going all year long! Flowers that Attract Bees Late Summer, Fall: Aster Liatris Mint Sage Nasturtium Black-eyed Susans Borage Thyme Oregano Goldenrod Early Spring: Chamomile Pansies Catnip Phacelia Siberian Squill Snowdrops California Poppy Western Verbena Scented Geranium Orange & Lemon Trees California Desert Bluebells Spring, Summer: Echinacea Peony Milkweed Bee Balm Lavender Phlox Zinnias Marigolds Chives Cosmos Sunflower Wild Lilac Pumpkin, Squash, Zucchini
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Pedestrian Safety By: Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer Roseville Police Department
It seems there are more people out walking these days. Whether it is for fun, exercise, or just being outside, walking is a healthy and positive activity for everyone and a great alternative to driving. However, walking can also be dangerous. The Office of Traffic Safety and the Roseville Police Department wants everyone to know the dangers all pedestrians face so that injuries and fatalities can be reduced. Did you know that California’s pedestrian fatality rate is almost 30 percent higher than the national average, and no state has more pedestrian deaths on its roadways than California? Most people think that car drivers are usually at fault in pedestrian crashes, but the crash reports show that pedestrian mistakes account for nearly as many collisions as drivers do. It is important to teach your children (teenagers, too) about pedestrian safety. You might think that your teenager already knows about crossing the street safely; however, teens are now the age group at the greatest risk for pedestrian injuries. Teens have a death rate twice that of younger children and account for half of all child pedestrian deaths. Drivers and pedestrians must work together to demonstrate safe behaviors on the road, helping to protect themselves and those around them.
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Safety Tips for Pedestrians: • Make yourself visible: wear bright-colored clothes and carry a flashlight if you are walking at night. • Avoid dangerous behaviors: always walk on the sidewalk (no jaywalking), and make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street. Do not assume the
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driver can see you. Stay off your phones. Talking, and especially texting, distracts you from paying attention to your surroundings. Look before you step. Cross streets at marked crosswalks/intersections, obey traffic signals, and watch for turning vehicles. Look left, right, and left again before crossing a street.
Safety Tips for Drivers: • Don’t speed. Obey the speed limit, and never text while driving. Always be aware of your surroundings. • Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Be aware that some allergy and cold medicine can cause you to be drowsy. • Look out for pedestrians, especially in hard-to-see conditions such as at night or in bad weather. • Pedestrians have the right of way at any crosswalk or intersection, so yield and be prepared to stop. • Stop at the crosswalk stop line. This gives drivers in other lanes an opportunity to see and yield to pedestrians, too. • Be cautious when backing up. Pedestrians, especially young children, can unexpectedly move across your path. Whether you are a resident, a parent, or a caregiver, you want to do everything you can to make sure you, your loved ones, and your neighbors can enjoy walking safely in your community. So, if you are out driving or walking, make sure to give the roadway your full attention. It’s a two-way street, and drivers and pedestrians need to do their part to keep everyone safe.
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WINNERS Banana Ice Cream Adleigh, age 9
Easy-Baked Salmon Wesley and Lukey
Ingredients: • 3 lbs of salmon • 1/2 tablespoon of salt • 1/2 tablespoon of lemon and pepper spice • 7 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce • 2 tablespoons of olive oil • 2 tablespoons of melted butter • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce • 1 tablespoon of hot chili oil • 2 cans of ringed pineapple
Ingredients: • 2 medium frozen bananas • 1/4 cup of milk • 1/4 cup of cottage cheese • 2 Tbsp chocolate protein powder • 1 Tbsp of peanut butter • 1 Tbsp of healthy sweetener • 1 tsp of vanilla • Handful of chocolate chips Instructions: Pour all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour in a bowl and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Place salmon and pineapple on a baking sheet lined with foil. 3. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over the salmon and pineapple. 4. Bake for 15 minutes.
Kids 14 and under are encouraged to send in their own healthy recipes. Winning recipes will be featured in our next issue and winners will be awarded a $25 gift card! DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15TH Send recipe & photo of prepared recipe to: marne@growinguproseville.com.
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Take Your Brain Health Temperature to Stay Mentally Healthy
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ike many of you, I have been sporting a mask around town for roughly 100 or so days. Our nation is alive with an energy similar to the 1960s when Civil Rights and equality were discussed over TV dinners and meatloaf (but now it’s over our meals brought to us by Uber Eats or Door Dash). I will speak for myself, but I am feeling some of our current challenges. Part of this is because I am a human being living in 2020, and the other part is being a mental health provider practicing at a time when depression and anxiety are at an all-time high. According to the World Health Organization, more than 264 million Americans are affected by depression. One study reported by the National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI) reported that more than 33.7% of Americans will experience anxiety at some point during their lives. These statistics indicate the necessity of regularly checking-in with our mental health and well-being.
Signs of Stress Knowing the signs of stress provides opportunities to create positive changes before our brain health negatively impacts our work, family life, sanity, and enjoyment. As you read the below list of challenges associated with anxiety and/or depression, make a note (or you can circle) which symptoms pertain to you. Once you finish reading the signs of stress, keep on reading to check your brain health temperature.
YOUR BEHAVIOR:
Have you noticed any of the following? • • • • • • • • • • •
An increase or decrease in your energy and activity level An increase in your alcohol, tobacco use, or use of illegal drugs An increase in irritability, with outbursts of anger and frequent arguing Having trouble relaxing or sleeping Crying frequently Worrying excessively Wanting to be alone most of the time Blaming other people for everything Having difficulty communicating or listening Having difficulty giving or accepting help Inability to feel pleasure or have fun
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much-needed changes for the better. Keep reading to get some tips for keeping your brain health temperature healthy.
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Practice Reducing Stress
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Being anxious or fearful Feeling depressed Feeling guilty Feeling angry Feeling heroic, euphoric, or invulnerable Not caring about anything Feeling overwhelmed by sadness
YOUR THINKING:
Have you noticed any of the following? • • • •
Having trouble remembering things Feeling confused Having trouble thinking clearly and concentrating Having difficulty making decisions
How to Read Your Brain Health Thermometer SCORING:
If you answered yes to one symptom in each section, your brain health temperature is mild. If you answered 2-3, then your brain health temperature is medium. Lastly, if you scored more than 3 in each section, your brain health temperature is high.
YOUR BODY:
Have you noticed any of the following? • • • • • •
Having stomachaches or diarrhea Having headaches and other pains Losing your appetite or eating too much Sweating or having chills Getting tremors or muscle twitches Being easily startled
YOUR THINKING:
Have you noticed any of the following? • • • •
Having trouble remembering things Feeling confused Having trouble thinking clearly and concentrating Having difficulty making decisions
Okay, how did you do? When you read through the signs of depression, stress, and anxiety, what came up for you? The higher your brain health temperature, the more you need to find ways to reduce some of those challenges. If you find yourself struggling right now, it’s okay. Many of the people on planet Earth right now are going through very similar emotions. Please do not hesitate to reach out to a mental health provider if you need more support. It can feel overwhelming to know where to start. To stay grounded and less overwhelmed, pick one source of stress in each category to work on first.
Where to Go from Here? First thing’s first, take a breath and check-in with yourself. Now that you know where your brain health stands, you can empower yourself by making some
Keep things in perspective: take time away from social media, the news, and high-intensity people. Taking time to “just be” and do things that bring you peace and happiness.
Be Proactive About Your Health: Stay healthy through exercise, eating healthy, educating yourself about health, and possibly hiring a nutritionist if you need additional direction or support with your eating habits.
Find Practical Ways to Relax:
Take breaks often, stretch, practice mindfulness activities to ground yourself, eat a delicious meal, spend time with loved ones, and, most importantly, unplug and recharge your battery.
Pay Attention to Your Body, Feelings, and Spirit:
Find ways to nurture and support your mind, body, and soul. Enroll in a new online class that you find exciting or try a new form of exercise. Spirituality can also be an essential component of our well-being-- if that is part of your practice. There are many ways to renew our spirit that range from connecting to nature to engaging in community practices. As a partner, a busy mom of two preteens, and a full-time psychotherapist, it is my job to help people explore their brain health. I love helping my clients find quick and effective ways to cultivate lasting change, but I am human. I am affected by the same stuff we all are: the pull of work and family, Coronavirus concerns and inconveniences, life challenges, and stress. Here’s the thing: the more we learn how to keep our brain health temperature at a comfy level, the more empowered we become to make those much-needed changes for the better, so take up some of the ideas I mentioned to keep your “cool” as we go into fall. I don’t know about you, but the thought of taking my family up to Apple Hill for some cider, apples, and farm hopping is one way to ensure my brain health thermometer measures a perfect 98.7.
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Ways to Keep Kids Socialized from a Distance By Kerrie McLoughlin
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he “new normal” can be disorienting and frustrating at times. Your kids have friends who they have only seen physically from the end of their driveway. Your parents have been staying inside since the COVID-19 crisis began, and your kids miss seeing Nana and Poppy in person. Meetings, camps, and schools are taking place in front of a screen – and it could continue through the end of the year or longer. This is no time to despair! At first, my kids were super sad about not being able to do as many social things in person, but soon they got busy and crafty (oh, the lovely paintings hanging on my walls!) while also finding creative ways to keep in touch with friends and family. Check out some of these ideas! 1. The Drive-By Birthday Celebration. Make sure your child’s birthday is recognized while you all stay safe and healthy. Secretly organize a group of friends to meet at a close-by location (like a mall parking lot), and then they can caravan by your house honking and waving balloons and streamers. Friends and family can drop a gift or card by, but remind them to make sure it is non-perishable, which can be set aside for up to 72 hours if you hard-core need to avoid germs (elderly family member living in your home, immuno-compromised, etc.). 2. The Social Distancing Playdate. Unfold those comfy camping chairs on the driveway or in the yard for some six-feet-apart chat sessions. We do short visits when we are out and about to drop something off or pick something up at my girlfriend’s house, and the kids also get to give each other some shout-outs from afar. Consider coming together for a book club for kids or a sewing/knitting circle. Melissa R., mom of three, says they do “meet-ups at local creeks. With neighbors, they play outside, distanced with FaceTime going so they don’t have to yell across the spaces. In the fall, we will continue much the same. We try to get a group together of similar risk tolerance levels for outdoor activities.”
3. Video Chatting. Cathie Maschler, mom of four, says, “My kids are staying in contact with friends through Zoom meetings, and FaceTime chats mostly.” Don’t forget about Skype, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and any other supervised way kids can connect “face to face.” This is easier for my teens, who have their own phones. The other three kids take turns using my phone for their social visits, and I appreciate the screen break for myself. My daughter does origami tutorials with her friend after another friend has taught her some new things to make. Katie D., mom of four, shares that they “visit with friends electronically while they craft, watch a show, or exercise.” 4. Snail Mail. Now is the time to send those things made in the sewing circle and during the video socializing tutorial sessions to the grandparents and other friends and relatives! Old-fashioned letters and surprises in the mail are such a treat! One of my daughters went nuts with 12x12 blank canvases and painted pictures for her grandparents, which I will be popping in the mail or dropping on their porches. 5. Words. Texting, emailing, blogging, oh my! There are so many ways to stay in touch without touching. Bonus: it helps them practice reading, writing, grammar, graphics, editing, and typing skills. 6. The Marco Polo App! Check out the Marco Polo app for a FaceTime-meetsvoicemail experience, where you get to leave and receive video messages, and they don’t disappear. You can save them on Marco Polo indefinitely and save them to your phone, or forward them to other family members. 7. Online Activities. Melissa R. shares, “We are doing online summer camps, which are going well. Sleepovers, chats, and playdates with friends are all done virtually.” I know families who are continuing activities like ballet, Irish dance, and karate online – and loving it!
Staying Balanced:
10 Easy Ways to Cut Kids’ Screen Time By Sarah Lyons
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ablets, smartphones, television, and video games play a significant role in our daily lives. Technology can be a positive thing, but when it dominates our kids’ free time, it is time to limit it. Balance is key. With these easy tips, even reluctant kids may not notice they are cutting down their time spent with technology.
Step Outside The easiest way to cut down on screen time is by playing outside. They can ride bikes, use sidewalk chalk, take a walk, play catch, or play in the sprinkler. You can also send them on a scavenger hunt. When kids are preoccupied outside, they are less likely to think about TV or video games.
Set Limits Set clear boundaries for your kids when it comes to electronics. Mom of three, Amy Cameron, says, “Zero screen time is allowed in the morning before school.” Many other parents do not allow any phones or television during meals. It’s also a good idea to set limits on how much screen time is allowed and what time of day. When everyone is on the same page, there is less arguing about putting it down when the daily limit has been reached.
Become an Artist Kids who are busy with art have less time to play on electronics because their time is spent focusing on the art. Search for an art project beforehand or let kids explore with different items to make a sculpture or paint a picture.
Set a Good Example
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When attempting to limit screen time for your kids, take a look at how much time you spend on screens. Good or bad, our kids learn from our actions, and we can set a good example of when it’s appropriate to look at our phone and when it’s time to focus on other things.
Family Reading Time
Earn It
Do a Project
“Screen time checklists need to be completed before kids get their devices,” says Anna Schuster, mom of five. Many parents find it helpful to make a list that kids must complete before they can have screen time. This may include schoolwork, chores, instrument practice, or reading time.
Come up with a family project for the day to keep the kids screen-free. This could be a big chore like cleaning up the backyard or something fun like an art project or science experiment.
Maker Space/Breaker Space One activity kids can do at home is create, design, and engineer a bridge out of materials from around the house or build a fort. Kids also love looking inside things to see how they work. Have kids take apart old remotes (with no batteries), phones, earbuds, or other non-working items.
Get Cooking Distract your kids from electronics by keeping them busy in the kitchen. They can help cook and bake and have fun sampling the things they
Set aside time when the family reads. It can be a read-aloud for younger kids, and older kids can read their own favorite books. Showing your kids that you enjoy reading might foster their love of reading.
Play a Game Declare it family game day and choose a few board games to play together. You could also try an outside game like hopscotch, foursquare, kickball, or break into teams and have a water balloon fight.
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t’s easy to fill our time with screens because they are enjoyable and take little effort. However, a little bit of effort to plan a few other activities to distract us from our phones and tablets pays off in creating great memories your kids will remember far longer than the video games they played.
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Growing Up Roseville is excited to announce our Win It Wednesday promotion! Each month, we will have a giveaway from one of the local businesses featured on this page. To enter to win, simply go to www.growinguproseville.com/ giveaways. The winners will be picked randomly on the 4th Wednesday of each month. You can enter to win the first giveaway anytime between August 1st - August 26th by 12 pm, and we will email the winner later that day. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for reminders and information on upcoming giveaways. Enter to win 2 two-hour allaccess tickets to Quarry Park Adventures! Quarry Park Adventures offers more aerial adventure attractions in one easily-accessed location than any other adventure park in the nation. Here, a single ticket provides access to six distinct aerial adventures — from zip lines to climbing walls, a via ferrata, and more! Plus, our Kidz Kove area and Paddle Boat Rentals provide fun and adventure for even the youngest of explorers. At Quarry Park Adventures, there is something for everyone to enjoy! 5373 Pacific St. Rocklin 916-824-1680, www.quarrypark.com Enter to win one FREE frozen yogurt a month for one year! Big Spoon Yogurt at The Fountains is a locally-owned family dessert shop. They have frozen yogurt, Gunther’s ice cream, root beer floats, bulk candy, waffle bowls, and over 80 toppings. Plus, they have alternative ME>carbs, gluten-free, low sugar, and Ketofriendly treats. Have fun creating your own treat with all your favorite toppings. Big Spoon, Big Smiles. 1182 Roseville Pkwy. Suite 100, Roseville 916-782-2399, www.bigspoonroseville.com
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Explore Roseville and Discover the Possibilities By Desiree’ Waitt Pickert
Take a walk through your neighborhood. Can you find the utilities that bring you power and water or take away your trash and wastewater? Hidden all around us are small signs that your utilities are hard at work for you – a power line, a sewer manhole, a plaque next to the storm drain that says “Flows to Creek.” In addition to providing safe and reliable utility services, Roseville Utilities have a wide-ranging impact on our community and our environment. When your family makes small changes at home, that impact increases tenfold. How your family uses electricity and water, and what you throw away, flush down the toilet, or use in your yard helps us create a sustainable future. Individual actions add up when multiplied by the power of all of us working together. So, how do we get started? With our children! Providing the next generation with an understanding of how their decisions can affect health and quality of life in our city shows how we can all play our part. Gather your family and try some of these fun, hands-on projects that help children become problemsolvers and think critically and creatively about what they can do at home and in their community to make a difference. Roseville Electric Utility maintains more than 4000 power poles and over 900 miles of power lines. Explore: How can your family reduce your energy use?
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Activity: Some light bulbs use less energy than others. Perform an experiment to test the light and heat difference between incandescent and LED bulbs. Materials List • Lamp • Incandescent and LED lightbulbs • Thermometer Have an adult place the LED bulb in the lamp and turn it on. Observe the light that is produced. Hold a thermometer six inches above the bulb for one minute and record the temperature. Turn off the lamp and let the bulb cool. Have an adult remove the LED bulb, place the incandescent bulb in the lamp, and turn it on. Observe the light that is produced. Hold a thermometer six inches above the bulb for one minute and record the temperature. Could you tell any difference in the kind of light the two bulbs produced? Discuss which bulb you think uses less energy.
Roseville’s water treatment plant is able to treat 100 million gallons of water every day. Explore: How can your family save water? Activity: The only water there is today cycles over and over again - from water to vapor to gas. Make your very own water cycle to watch at home to remember to protect this precious resource. Materials List • Plastic sealable bag • Permanent markers • ¼ cup water • Tape • Blue food coloring Decorate your bag with clouds and the sun. Add a couple of drops of blue food coloring to a small amount of water and swirl. Pour the water in the sealable bag and seal the bag shut. Make sure it’s sealed tight. Use tape to hang the bag in a window that gets a lot of sunshine. Wait a couple of hours and check on your experiment. Eventually, you will begin to see droplets of water sticking to the side of the bag. Some drops will be up high (in the clouds) while other drops will be on their way down (like rain).
Our two wastewater treatment plants treat more than 30 million gallons of wastewater every day.
Roseville residents throw out 100 thousand tons of garbage in Roseville each year.
Explore: How can your family prevent sewer clogs?
Explore: How can your family reduce the trash you throw away?
Activity: Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) make big clogs in the sewer. Make your own FOG, clog up a pipe, then remove the clog.
Activity: Make a beautiful wreath out of a common household item you would normally put in the trash - an egg carton.
Materials List • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 3/4 cup salt • 4 teaspoons cream of tartar • 2 cups lukewarm water • 2 tablespoons vegetable or coconut oil • Sealable bags • Food coloring • Clog removers like sticks, spoons or straws • Empty toilet paper roll Stir together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a large pot. Add the water and oil. Cook over medium heat, continually stirring until the dough has thickened and forms a ball. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Divide the dough into balls and put in quart-sized bags. Add about 5 drops of color into each bag. Knead while inside the bag until smooth. After about five minutes, you are ready to play. Store the dough inside the bags to keep soft. The dough keeps for up to three months. Now insert a clog of dough in one end of an empty toilet paper roll and center in the tube. Use a handful of tools (sticks from the yard, straws, spoon) to safely remove the clog.
Materials List • 1 - 4 molded pulp egg cartons • Paper plate • Paint and paint brushes • Pens, colored pencils or markers • Glue and scissors • Ribbon, string or wire Cut out the wreath base from a paper plate. Paint your base and set aside to dry. Cut out each egg carton cup. Trim to create flowers. Twist or bend petals to give flowers life. Make several cuts in a cup for a fringed effect. Join cups together to make multiple petals. Cut leaf shapes. Keep creating until you have enough flowers and leaves to fill your base. Paint and add detail. Allow to dry before assembling. Place flowers and leaves on your base and glue them in place. Once the glue has set, tie or tape ribbon on the wreath and hang it up.
Visit the Roseville Utility Exploration Center’s web page, www.roseville.ca.us/explore, for more crafts and activities to challenge your kids to help protect and enhance our natural environment. The Roseville Utility Exploration Center is a one-of-a-kind environmental learning center committed to helping the community discover new ways to save water, maximize energy savings, reduce waste and protect the watershed.
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Diane Correia Roseville Piano Studio
Growing Up Roseville’s Local Women in Business Spotlight
Diane is a wife, mother, piano teacher, and the owner of Roseville Piano Studio. After teaching for nearly 22 years and opening a commercial studio in 2012, eight years ago, Diane believes that the success of her studio is directly related to the wonderful teachers and families in her studio. At Roseville Piano Studio you will be welcomed and made to feel at home right away. It is a place where your family will laugh, learn, and create together. Ask about a free introductory lesson! New Location! 419 Lincoln St, Roseville (916) 789-0408 www.rosevillepianostudio.com
Karen Fittinger Bright Start Therapies
Karen graduated with her Masters of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from California State University, Sacramento in 2002. The following year in 2003, she opened Bright Start Therapies, a pediatric clinic with locations in Sacramento and Roseville California, specializing in speech-language and occupational therapy for children of all ages. She had three primary goals. Have facilities that were bright, clean, child-friendly and family-centered. Create a multidisciplinary team of highly-trained, exceptional, and compassionate therapists who prioritize a child’s needs based on the family’s core beliefs and values. And most importantly, empower parents because they know their child’s individual needs best. She believes this has been the reason behind her company’s success. Bright Start Therapies has been in the community for over 15 years. Their motto has always been “Let’s Grow Together”. 198 Cirby Way STE 140, Roseville 3508 Cody Way, STE 300, Sacramento (916) 773-8282 www.BrightStartTherapies.com
Jennifer Varanini Sanchez
Maskcara Beauty
Helping women look beautiful is amazing but helping women FEEL beautiful is priceless. I’m Jennifer Varanini Sanchez, mom of 4 and a makeup artist with Maskcara Beauty. Our revolutionary makeup system is fast, easy, affordable, and looks gorgeous on women of all ages. I look forward to doing my 5 minute makeup routine every day! I turn 50 this year and love the confidence this makeup gives me! I specialize in virtual makeup classes, custom color matches for our 3D foundation, skincare consultations and mentoring other women to build their own successful business (no makeup experience needed!). For more info, please contact me http://www.thesanchezsix.com, or text me at 650-207-7687 or IG/FB @thesanchezsix. (650) 207-7687 IG/FB @ thesanchezsix
Your guide to family resources in Southern Placer County! For New & Expecting Moms
530-863-3298, placer.fit4mom.com, shannonsmith@ fit4mom.com.
Breastfeeding Coalition of Placer County: Promoting and supporting breastfeeding through education, outreach, and increased services in our communities. (916) 276-8016, (916) 780-6454.
Heartstrings Counseling: Provides low cost counseling on a sliding fee scale. In Loomis, 916-6767405, www.heartstringscounseling.org.
The Root: Education, yoga, and perinatal wellness studio designed to support families on their paths as they grow through pregnancy, postpartum, and new parenthood. www.sacroot.com, 916-455-6789 La Leche League of Roseville: Any woman who is interested in breastfeeding is welcome at all meetings, as are babies and young children. Pregnant women are strongly encouraged to attend meetings. Meetings are free. You do not have to be a member of La Leche League to participate in the meetings For questions call, (916) 708-1263, (530) 215-6873, (916) 259-4759, www.lllnorcal.org.
Mothers & Babies First: Offers affordable breastfeeding support, breastfeeding classes, back to work and breastfeeding classes, as well as a course on the “fourth trimester” To find out more or to register for a class, www.mothersandbabiesfirst. com mamajb@msn.com, or call 916-771-2440.
Parenting Resources A Community for Peace: A trauma informed social justice center for victims and survivors of domestic violence, family violence. Crisis Line 916-728-7210, office line (916) 728-5613. Adventure Club: City of Roseville: Operates in multiple sites at local schools for school age childcare and after school care for elementary school age children in Roseville. (916) 774-5505. Affordable Counseling & Educational Services (ACES): Offers classes in Anger Management/ Domestic Violence and Parenting Programs for Men and Women. Spanish and English classes available. Please contact for more information. Individual, couples and marriage counseling also available. Please call the office for more information and rates. (916) 630-9188. Big Brothers Big Sisters: Helping children reach their potential through one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. www.bbbs-sac.org, (916) 646-9300. Child Advocates of Placer County: Helping high risk youth, www.casaplacer.org, 530-887-1006. Club Rocklin: Club Rocklin is a state-licensed, self supporting before and after school recreation program, which provides supervised activities for children in grades K-6. (916) 625-5200. Compassion Planet: Our mission is to help aged-out foster youth overcome personal obstacles in order to achieve independence and reach their fullest potential. To find out more please go to: compassionplanet.org or call (916) 672-6599. EXCEL of Roseville: A community center for children of low income families in the Roseville area. 916-789-7884, www.excelroseville.org. First 5 Placer: Supporting Parents and Children Ages 0 – 5 in Placer County, www.first5placer.org. FIT4MOM Placer: The nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, our fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit.
Kids First: KidsFirst provides parents and children with the tools they need to thrive through familycentered supports and services. Our vision is that all children live in a safe, healthy and nurturing home. (916) 774-6802, www.kidsfirstnow.org. KidZKount: Placer Community Action Council, Inc.: Head Start, Early Head Start and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership programs. Services to income eligible families and children from pregnancy to 4 years old. (530) 885-5437. Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center: A community based nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and improve the physical and emotional well-being by providing counseling, education, and easy access to community based resources, with all services offered in both English and Spanish. 427 A St. Ste #400, Lincoln, (916) 645-3300, www.lighthousefrc.org. Lincoln Parks & Recreation Department: Providing high quality programs for all ages. www.lincolnca.gov/city-hall/departments-divisions/ parks-recreation, (916) 434-3220. MOMS Club of Rocklin: A non-profit group offering support for both stay at home moms, as well as moms in the workforce. Playgroups, field trips, events, support and more. www.meetup.com/MOMSClub-Rocklin Parent Project: A 10-week skill-building course for parents of strong-willed or defiant youth. There is a fee, but funds are available to cover all or part of the cost for those who cannot afford it (916) 787-4357. Placer County Mothers of Multiples: Nonprofit organization offering support and services to all mothers of multiples. www.pcmoms.org Placer County Office of Education Child Care Resource and Referral: Helps parents find child care, provides resources and information for parents and child care providers, and assists the Placer County community in finding and supporting quality child care. The Resource and Referral also provides learning opportunities for parents, providers and the community. (530) 745-1380. Placer County WIC: A nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children under age five eat well, be active, and stay healthy. (916) 784-6447. RENU Holistic Health: Helping children and adults to manage stress, depression and anxiety. Individualized programs for each and every client. www.renuholistichealth.com, (916) 708-2290. Rocklin Parks & Recreation Department: Offers a variety of community classes and programs for children and adults. (916) 625-5200, www.rocklin. ca.us/parks. Roseville Babywearers: Come to a meet-up to get hands on assistance with wearing your baby no matter what kind of baby carrier you use. www. rosevillebabywearers.wordpress.com Roseville Home Start: The only non-profit transitional housing program and shelter exclusively serving homeless children and their families in Placer County. (916) 782-6667 or rosevillehomestart.org Roseville Parks & Recreation: We are dedicated
to helping you and your family find the right recreational programs. (916) 772-PLAY (7529), www. roseville.ca.us/parks/. Sierra Mental Wellness Group: Provides professional and affordable individual, couple and family counseling, crisis services, child and adolescent programs, and mental health assessments. (916)783-5207, www. sierramentalwellness.org. Stand Up Placer: Crisis intervention & support. We provide victims of domestic violence and assault in Placer County with a safe, caring and nurturing environment. 24-hour crisis line staffed by Crisis Counselors – 800-575-5352. 530-823-6224, www. standupplacer.org. Teen Age Pregnancy & Parenting Program: TAPP is a free program that helps to improve the health and well-being of pregnant and parenting teens and their children. 530-889-7141 or 1-800-829-7199. Uplift Family Services: We do whatever it takes to strengthen & advocate for children, families, adults and communities to realize their hopes for behavioral health & well being. www.upliftfs.org, (916) 7792455.
Special Needs Alta California Regional Center: Non-profit that provides services for children with special needs, (916) 978-6400. Building Life’s Moments: Our goal is to raise awareness and promote a united positive community by throwing events for the special needs population and their families. www.buildinglifesmoments.org, 916-380-9459. Down Syndrome Information Alliance: Provides support and resources to empower individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and our community. 24 hour Support Line: 916-842-7175. 916-658-1686, www.downsyndromeinfo.org. Love Olivia: Through donation campaigns, “Love, Olivia” is devoted to providing special needs children with clothing, shoes, books, and financial assistance. Additionally, we strive to provide special needs families with educational and community resources. www.loveolivia.org, (916) 752-9192. NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing: A non-profit community-based organization serving Deaf & Hard of Hearing individuals. www. norcalcenter.org/, 916.349.7500, 916.993.3048 VP, 916.550-9355 P3. Placer County Infant Development Program: A developmental and family support program for children ages birth to three years of age with special needs. 5280 Stirling Street Granite Bay, (916) 774-2795. Ride to Walk: Ride To Walk’s mission is to enhance the lives of children and young adults with neurological disabilities by providing innovative therapeutic horseback riding activities that are recreational in nature and adapted to the individual’s needs and abilities. 1630 Hwy. 193, Lincoln, www. ridetowalk.org. WarmLine Family Resource Center: WarmLine provides free resources, support, training and consultation to families of children with special needs birth to age 26. We are staffed by parents who share the common experience of parenting a child with special needs. No referral is needed, just call us at 916-455-9500 or www.warmlinefrc.org/
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Growing Up Roseville’s Annual Pumpkin Patch Guide
Apple Hill
At Apple Hill, there are many farms and ranches loaded with fun things to do for kids of every age! Hay & corn mazes, pumpkin patches, pony rides, craft stands, a train ride, bake shops, u-pick farms … plus a whole lot more. (530) 644-7692 www.applehill.com Camino
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm offers many attractions, including: corn maze, coyote mine, Fort ALotaFun, hayrides, petting zoo, play areas, Charlie’s Carousel, pumpkins, railroad, zipline, flower farm, sunflower labyrinth, pony rides, antique tractors, tasty treats, and more! (530) 633-2568 www.bishopspumpkinfarm.com 1415 Pumpkin Ln, Wheatland
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Dave’s Pumpkin Patch
Enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, the jumping pillow, animals for viewing, corn boxes, hay rides, and pony rides, pumpkin princess castle, gold mining, movie nights, and a snack shack. (916) 849-9450 www.vierrafarms.com 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento
Keema’s Pumpkin Farm Free admission & parking, hay rides, hay pyramid & maze, farm animals, corn stalks, and pumpkins! (916) 684-2334 www.keemaspumpkinfarm.com 6532 Point Pleasant Rd, Elk Grove
Perry’s Garden & Pumpkin Acres
Perry’s Hwy Garden has been doing business for 3 generations now. They offer a large variety of unique and heirloom pumpkins in many shapes and colors. Gourds and fall decorative items are available for purchase. Pumpkin Acres also offers a hay bale maze, a hay ride, and a corn maze. (916) 929-7546 www.perrysgarden.com 3101 El Centro Rd, Sacramento
Rickey Ranch
The Rickey Ranch Pumpkin Patch is family owned and operated. The ranch offers field trips for schools, pre-schools, mom’s groups, and more. Contact us today for more info. (916) 599-2071 6950 Cavitt Stallman Rd, Granite Bay
Roemer Pumpkin Patch
The pumpkin patch area includes 13 acres of planted pumpkins of various sizes, colors, and varieties. Bring gloves to protect your hands if you will be picking your own pumpkins out of the field. Entrance, parking, and the hay rides are all free; you just need to pay for your pumpkins, corn maze, and any refreshments. (916) 381-4331 www.roemerpumpkinpatch.com 6851 Hedge Ave, Sacramento
The Pumpkin Farm
Among our many attractions, you will enjoy our scary haunted barn, farm zoo, hayrides, jumping castle, tower slides, corn maze, 8 car train, and our go-kart train rides. It is a 16 acre farm with many other farm products, such as gourds, miniature pumpkins and corn, corn stalks, and straw bales. (916) 726-1137 www.pumpkinfarm.net 7736 Old Auburn Rd, Citrus Heights
The Flower Farm Inn
A pumpkin patch filled with pumpkins and gourds of many shapes and sizes, and a climbing haystack pyramid. Weekends feature special activities. (916) 652-5650 www.flowerfarminn.com 4150 Auburn Folsom Rd, Loomis
Zittel Farms
Offering a quaint and picturesque farm and pumpkin patch, Zittel Farms has been a Folsom favorite since 1976. On the weekend, we offer free hayrides to the public. (916) 989-2633 www.zittelfarms.com 6781 Oak Ave, Folsom
10 Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Decorating Ideas By Kerrie McLoughlin After the candy and the dressing up, one of the best parts of Halloween is turning a pumpkin into something cool, crazy, or scary. The traditional way to do that is to carve out a face or other neat design, but you can’t hand a kid a sharp knife. So how do you get little ones involved in the creation of their dream pumpkin? 1. Colored markers are the perfect way to draw on whatever you like. Younger kids can scribble (or color in pictures you draw), while older kids can write words, draw cats, witches, whatever! 2. Break out some stencils, glitter, sequins, and glue to bedazzle any pumpkin. The pumpkin itself embodies Halloween so that stencils can be any shape or size. Why not make some glittery green pine trees or pink hearts on that nice orange canvas? 3. For something completely different but in keeping with the holiday, first, have your child paint his pumpkin white. Then glue on some store-bought black cobwebs (or create them using yarn). The final step is to attach some plastic spiders for a creepy, crawly pumpkin! 4. Paint a pumpkin black and decorate using white paint to make a witch’s face, a family of ghosts, a skeleton, or just the word BOO! 5. Paint a pumpkin gold or silver and let your child have fun gluing on candy corn, jelly beans in assorted colors, and other colorful candies. See if he can make a pattern or his initial on the pumpkin using these sweet treats. 6. Now your child’s pumpkin can match her costume! Mr. Potato Head pumpkin decorating kits are all the rage these days and can be found at practically any store that sells Halloween decorations. If you can’t locate any, check Amazon.com. Kits are sold in many different types, like witch, vampire, pirate, fireman, princess, and more! An added bonus is that these kits are reusable, so they are friendly to the environment. 7. Along the lines of Mr. Potato Head, you have the wooden pumpkin decorating kit for the 5 and up crowd. Mix and match the pieces for even more fun. This one looks like it would be a big hit at a Halloween party or an October birthday party. 8. Create your own pumpkin family! You can buy a mini pumpkin to represent a baby in your family, a large one for a dad or mom, and medium-size pumpkins for children. Raid the craft drawer and let the kids go to town gluing on cut-out felt and yarn for clothing and hair, buttons, and ribbon for additional decorations. 9. Have a ball! My youngest son is in love with any sport that involves a ball. I think he would be thrilled to help paint a pumpkin white like a baseball then draw on some red stitching. You can also make a basketball or soccer ball out of a pumpkin – just don’t throw it! 10. Cut out shapes from sponges, put some washable paint in small bowls and let your little one have some stamping fun on a pumpkin.
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At Home Exercise Activity for Kids
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This activity is a fun way for your kids to get their wiggles out. Spell out your first and last name and complete the activity listed for each letter. You can also use your favorite character’s name. Have fun and get creative with it!
A
flap your arms like a bird 20 times
N
march in place lifting your knees high for a count of 20
B
walk like a bear for a count of 10
O
walk like a crab for a count of 10
C
touch your toes 10 times
P
do 20 jumping jacks
D
reach for the clouds for a count of 20
Q
bend your right knee and jump on one foot for a count of 10
E
do 20 jumping jacks
R
bend your left knee and jump on one foot for a count of 10
F
run in place for 20 seconds
S
reach for the clouds for a count of 15
G
arm circles for a count of 10
T
squat down and walk like a gorilla for a count of 10
H
jump like a frog 5 times
U
hop like a bunny for a count of 15
I
walk backwards 10 steps and hop back
V
do a somersault
J
do a cartwheel
W
walk sideways 10 steps and hop back
K
balance on your left foot for a count of 15
X
do 20 jumping jacks
L
balance on your right foot for a count of 15
Y
touch your toes 10 times
Z
have a dance party for a count of 20
M
walk sideways 10 steps and hop back
Mealtime Conversation Starters
Cut out the boxes below, then put them in a jar on your table and take turns picking out questions. As you think of other questions, write them down and add them to the jar!
Describe your dream vacation.
What makes you feel happy?
What was your worst vacation?
What is your favorite book?
How does a good friend act?
What scares you the most?
If you could make up your own movie, what would it be about?
If you were an animal, what animal would you like to be?
What do you think you are good at?
If you could keep just one toy, what would it be?
How did you help someone today?
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
What is the funniest joke you know?
What do you think bears dream about when they hibernate?
Would you want to be famous? Why or why not?
What is your favorite breakfast to eat?
Who would you like to spend a whole day with?
Who did something nice for you today? What was it?
What is one of your favorite memories?
What movie character would you like to be? Why?
What is something you love doing with your parents?
Pick 3 words that describe you.
What is your favorite season?
Describe your perfect day.
What is one thing you want to learn to do?
What would you like to do when you are older?
If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?
What is your favorite snack?
If you were a teacher, what rules would you make?
Would you rather travel by plane or car? Where would you go?
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Centerpoint Christian Preschool License # 313603252
2-5 yrs
9am - 1pm Mon-Fri
We are a blended program of Learning through Play and Academics. For Pre-K, Abek Writing and Phonics is used. We also offer Summer Camps.
www.centerpointroseville.org 916-782-9443 515 Sunrise Ave Roseville
Roseville Community Preschool License # 310300569
2 yrs 9 months6 yrs
9am-2:30pm Mon-Fri
www.rosevillecp.org 916-786-9536 50 Corporation Yard Rd Roseville
Preschool Age, 0-6 yrs
Drop in from 10am-12pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month, September – May, no registration necessary
Roseville Community Preschool believes children are naturally motivated with the desire to make sense of their world, supported by the respectful and responsive caring alliance of their teachers and parents.
Utility Exploration Center Preschool Playgroup
Children in diapers are ok, lunch provided, traditional school year observed, after school program and summer programs available.
Enjoy a creative play space for you and your child. Our hands-on, age-appropriate activities provide an opportunity to socialize with new friends and have fun discovering the utilities of Roseville.
www.roseville.ca.us/explore 916-746-1550 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Roseville
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