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Your Formula for Good Parenting Parents will often ask what tips I can provide that can make a difference in their children’s lives. I tell them that there are three life skills that will promote good parenting. As most parents can guess, consistency is the most important factor in getting children to comply to your wishes. If you ask them to do something and they don’t comply, set up a consequence that matches the misbehavior. Many well-meaning parents will throw up their hands when their children repeatedly ignore their request or breaks the rule again. Parents will think that the consequence didn’t work, and they will look for other alternatives to get their children to comply with the rule. Here’s the tip: Don’t give up on the consequence! Stick with it to send the message that if they break the rule, they will continue to get the consequence. Be consistent. Use the consequence at least 21 times before developing another alternative.
A child needs to know that you won’t give up on them and you won’t give in by trying something new. The second life skill is conviction. Once you have set forth a rule—don’t waver! Remember the commercial for the antiperspirant ‘don’t ever let them see you sweat’. The same applies to parenting. If children see you backing off or changing your mind, they will make it their mission to convince you that their way is better. Therefore, it is imperative that once you make a decision—deliver it with conviction! No need to further their hopes by discussing (for the hundredth time) why you have made your decision. In our attempts to be democratic, we have allowed children too many decision-making responsibilities. They understandably have gotten the indirect message that they can
persuade or manipulate a different choice.
If you have made this mistake, it is reversible, but it will take lots of consistency and a great deal of conviction to re-parent in a different way. Carol Juergensen Sheets It’s important to remain calm when you deliver both the instruction and the consequence. No need to sound like a drill Sargent, just deliver the message in a matter-of-fact way.
The last life skill is confidence. Parenting is tough. No two children are the same. I have worked with thousands of families and children and I frequently see parents that don’t know their own value. If I were to ask you right now to list 25 strengths that you possess as a parent, could you do it? If not, then it’s time to regain your confidence as a parent. You do that by identifying your strengths and staying connected to them. When you are confident, you are empowered, and you are more likely to stay firm in your decisions. If you have a history of giving in intermittently, the child has unconsciously learned that they have the power. This invariably leads to a power struggle, and we know how tiring that can be. Children have WAY more energy to struggle than parents, so it’s important to stay out of the power struggle by disengaging from the child. If you stay connected to your confidence, it will send the child the message that you are in control. Kids need to know that their parents are in control. It gives them the security to move toward healthier behaviors and decisions. No matter how hard they try, stay consistent, convicted, and confident.
Your child will thank you…in 20 years!
Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW PCC is a psychotherapist and personal life coach. She does motivational speaking and empowerment trainings locally and nationally. To find out more about her services--contact her at www.carolthecoach.com or callher at 317-218-3479. Please say “I found it in the IndyKids’Directory!” Thanks!
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Healing through Arts and Education Throughout COVID-19, Ascension St. Vincent has adapted and enhanced existing programs and services to ensure that patients and healthcare heroes are cared for in mind, body, and spirit. Here are highlights of the good work being completed by two programs thanks to donor support of the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation. The Healing Arts Program at Ascension St. Vincent is dedicated to promoting holistic healing through a combination of visual art, music and dance/movement interventions. The program has expanded its normal efforts to support healing throughout COVID-19. • Positivity Boards were introduced around the hospital to bring color, encouraging messages, and uplifting information to patient units. • A fun “Sneeze, Blow, and Throw” song was created to teach hospitalized children the ways to keep themselves and other people safe when they sneeze or cough. • Legacy Prints have been made to help comfort families who lost a loved one to COVID-19, including a digital thumbprint to be shared with family members as a lasting memory. In addition to helping patients, the Healing Arts Program also supports Ascension St. Vincent associates through activities that provide encouragement and stress relief. Along with spiritual care teams, the Healing Arts Program introduced a new “Code Lavender” protocol to provide focused support for associates when they have been involved in a stressful event at the hospital. Carts have been placed in units and include items such as art materials, aromatherapy, scripture, meditation guides, deep breathing exercises, and resources for virtual support. Another crucial program funded by the 6
supporters of the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation is the School Program at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent. This program addresses the educational needs of many patients who are missing time from school as a result of their hospitalization through an on-site school program. The comprehensive assistance provided by the school program helps provide a sense of stability to patients as they battle their respective health issues. The ultimate goal is for all patients who require educational instruction or assistance during their hospitalization to successfully re-acclimate to their home schools with minimal difficulty. When COVID-19 shut down schools in the spring, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital’s licensed teacher, Heather Wiselogle, began to teach remotely, using tools like Zoom and Skype. She developed creative ways to engage students and continued seeing as many students online as she was seeing in person. Through the Paws to Read program, students were able to read their favorite books to therapy dogs virtually. Heather also helped some high school seniors as they were dealing with the challenges of both online learning and their own health conditions during their final semester. She wrote letters of recommendation for scholarships and assisted with requests for accommodations for college. Funding of programs like Healing Arts and the School Program is crucial in supporting the needs of our patients and healthcare heroes. To learn more about Healing Arts, the School Program, and additional programs funded by the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation, visit give.stvincent.org or call 317-338-2338.
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Autism Awareness – From Spectrum to Kaleidoscope Awareness is more than gaining knowledge. It’s about changing your perspective. Consider the history of autism. In the 1960’s, individuals diagnosed with autism were often considered unteachable and ultimately sent to institutions. Behavior analysts, using the principles of applied behavior analysis, questioned that perception and began treating those with autism as individuals who simply learned in different ways. Here’s a new perspective for Autism Awareness Month. Autism is more than a spectrum. Autism is a kaleidoscope. A spectrum conjures up images such as a rainbow, with colors moving from red through orange, yellow, green, and blue to finally arrive at purple. The problem with a spectrum is that it makes it seem like one’s position falls somewhere between two extreme opposites. For autism, those extremes are often labeled high functioning autism and low functioning autism. But terms like high functioning and low functioning tell more about our society than they do the individual with autism. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, an evidence-based treatment for individuals with autism, reminds us that each individual is unique. Like a kaleidoscope, our strengths and challenges create a unique pattern of who we are and how we interact with the world. One individual may relish friendships with others yet have difficulty reading social cues that make those relationships last. Another individual may prefer to do things on their own yet have difficulty finding the way to communicate that preference to others. The way we relate to each other does not fit neatly on a spectrum but rather creates a brilliant pattern of light and dark, brightness and intensity, color and form. At the Applied Behavior Center for Autism we remain committed to helping each individual grow by acknowledging who they are, building on their strengths, and overcoming their challenges. Utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis, we seek to create an environment in which each individual is successful, each individual has the opportunity to learn, and each individual has a chance to improve their quality of life. The Applied Behavior Center for Autism - building brighter futures, for a kaleidoscope of individuals. Please say “I found it in the IndyKids’Directory!” Thanks!
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& Access Behavioral Solutions Clinic www.accessbehavioralsolutions.com Info@accessbehavioralsolutions.com 317.802.7447
Access Behavioral Solutions is making ABA services available by bringing the therapy to you- in your home, in your community, or in the clinic.
Applied Behavior Center for Autism Pgs 8, 9 & 16
7901 E. 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256 The Applied Behavior Center for Autism is Indiana's longest running ABA provider. With over 20 years of service, ABC is building brighter futures every day. Each of our center offers unique attributes that allows us to provide high quality treatment to children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. With locations in Greenwood, Carmel, Castleton, Terre Haute, Richmond, and West Indianapolis we offer ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic testing, special needs swim lessons, and so much more! We are now enrolling for part-time and full-time schedules. Find us on social @ABCforAutism to learn more.
www.AppliedBehaviorCenter.org info@ AppliedBehaviorCenter.org 317-849-5437
Proud Sponsors of Resources for Special Needs Natural Valley Ranch www.NaturalValleyRanch.com www.NaturalValleyTherapeuticRiding.org Marie@NaturalValleyRanch.com 317-509-3577 Birthday Parties, Trail Rides, Lessons, Petting Zoo Hayride/Bonfire, Therapeutic Riding
Phoenix Karate www.phoenixrisingkarate.com 317-228-1872
Martial arts are great for children! A psychological study found that children in martial arts have an increased sense of responsibility, a decrease in the willingness to take foolish risks, and a higher sense of self-esteem.
St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf Pg 3 www.sjid.org 317.471.8560 Leaders in Listening and Spoken Language.
Supervision Infrared Sauna SupervisionWeightLoss.com 317-849-8446 For treatment of autism.
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January January 2, 2021 A Grr-ific Breakfast 8:30 am Indiana State Museum Come
enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, have a special photo moment with Daniel Tiger, and visit the Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit to celebrate the New Year! Time for one more ride on the Santa Claus Express train or a visit with the reindeer in the Reindeer Barn. Guests will be seated accordingly for social distancing, and a touch-free beverage and buffet service will be provided. Tickets are $33/adults and $24.25/children. Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites members received a 25% discount. Registration required 24 hours prior to each event online at indianamuseum.org or by calling 317-232-1637.
your money. The hunt is on! Indy’s bargain hunter’s paradise is back with over 600 booths in two pavilions, offering a plethora of items at unbelievable rock bottom prices. Treasure seekers will find antiques, collectibles, jewelry, new and used clothing, arts and crafts, furniture, electronics and more. For Tickets Indianapolis Tickets Garage Sale (garagesaleandmarketplace.com)
January 15 Disney On Ice: Dream Big at Bakers Life Fieldhouse 11-2 for
tickets: Disney On Ice: Dream Big Tickets in Indianapolis Indiana | Jan 15 2021 Disney On Ice: Dream Big Tickets | Indianapolis Ticket Finder.
January 15, 2021 6-7 PM Fairy
of every month will be Sensory Friendly Hours. Discover more: http://bit.ly/2ucP4bs #SensoryFriendlyCP Exhibit components that make noise will be turned off (the Dry Goods Store in Civil War Journey will be off, but the building will remain open for guests.) All quiet spaces can be utilized and staff trained in Sensory Friendly Practices will be on hand in case anyone needs assistance. Price: $4 (members free) Tickets are available at the box office.
Tale Puzzle Room and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Members $14, Nonmembers $17.50, Get tickets: https:// www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/calendar/ view/655. In order to provide a safe and fun environment for this program, each registered group will be assigned their own investigative space. All program supplies will be sanitized, and hand sanitizer & disinfecting wipes will be available. Work together with your family to solve a fairy tale puzzle in an evening of magic and mystery. Bring your brainpower to analyze alibis Comb through clues.
January 4, 2021 Messy Mondays (ages 2-5) at Indiana State Museum Get
Saturday January 16, 2021 Food Pantry at Chapel Hill United Methodist
January 3, 2021 Sensory Friendly Sundays at Conner Prairie The first Sunday
a little messy and have a ton of fun while exploring a variety of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) topics. Tickets are $10/child, free for adults with paid child and children younger than age 2, 25% discount for members. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.
Jan. 9 at 9 am – Jan. 10 at 4 pm Greater Indianapolis Garage Sale and Marketplace at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center More vendors, more unique items, more for
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Church 9am – 12 pm The Food Pantry will be open on select Saturday mornings. We start serving at 9 am and will continue to 12 noon or until supplies last. This will be a drive-thru pantry. Enter the church parking lot at the southern entrance by the park and get into the service line. More information can be found on the website at www.chapelhillumc.com.
January 16, 2021 9:00 am Broad Ripple Winter Market 2615 E. 62nd St. Indy Fresh local produce, meats, eggs, & artisanal foods.
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2021 January 18, 2021 Mom and Me Card Class 1-3 PM at Hand Stamped by Cheryl 7739 Prairie View Lane. Indy Tickets on Eventbrite.
January 18,2021 10 am Meal Distribution for PLA@103 Families
We will be distributing 5-day breakfast and lunch kits for scholars on Mondays from 10 am- 6pm at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy! Visit www.103. PhalenAcademies.org for weekly updates on meal distribution and more. James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy.
January 18, 2021 Free Day: Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Indiana State
Museum 10 am -5 PM Celebrate Dr. King’s dream and explore the story of the fight for civil rights. See some of Dr. King’s most iconic speeches, experience activities that explore civil and human rights, and reflect on what you can do to ensure Dr. King’s dream lives on for future generations. Pre-registration may be required.
January 23, 2021 Under the Sea Gymnastics Invitational at Emmerich
Manual High School. National Gymnastics Association Levels 1-10, USA Gymnastics Levels 1-10/Xcel, Register online @ allgymnastics.com Free Gift for All Registered Athletes! Hosted by Indiana GymNest.
January 25,2021 Family Craft Time at Holliday Park 2:30 -3:30 *All park activities are subject to change or cancellation due to current health guidelines and recommendations. Masks required and social distancing enforced.* Join us for Family Craft Time at the Holliday Park Nature Center! There is a different theme for each session, and this week's theme is Flowers! Participants will have the opportunity to create and decorate naturebased crafts and learn about Indiana nature
topics. All materials are provided. Activity is designed for children ages 3-5. Adult supervision is required. Facial coverings are required and social distancing will be enforced. $6/craft. For groups with multiple children, each child that will be participating in the craft must be registered and fee applies for everyone that will be receiving supplies. Registration opens December 4th at 8 AM. Visit indyparks.org or call (317)327-PARK to register. 1/25 - Fossils
Saturday January 30,2021 at 7:30 Monster Energy Supercross at Lucas Oil Stadium All guests age 2 and older are required to have a ticket and wear a face covering. No costumes for guests 14 and older. This event uses pod seating. Pod seating was developed for the safety and wellness of our guests and to maintain social distancing. Pods are available in groups of primarily 2, 4, and 6 and will be physically distanced from one another. Pods must be purchased in their entirety and may not be divided. Tickets in a pod may not be sold or transferred to anyone other than family and trusted acquaintances who have chosen to attend the event together, unless all such tickets are being sold or transferred to one party. Sitting in any seat outside your pod is not permitted. Limit 1 pod, maximum 8 tickets per transaction. All pods are subject to availability. Violation of ticketing policies will void your tickets. Prices are subject to change. Competitors are subject to change.
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