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NOVEMBER 2020

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Instilling a sense of gratitude in kids is a task that is often made difficult by peer pressure and popular culture. Once kids start their holiday wish lists, it may especially feel like they have forgotten the ‘reason’ behind the holiday season. Kids may have learned they should feel ‘thankful’ during the holidays, but ‘thankfulness’ and ‘gratitude’ are rather abstract concepts that don’t have much meaning until you connect them with real life. When preparing for Thanksgiving this month, plan some activities that allow kids to gain a deeper understanding of gratitude and to reflect upon what they are grateful for each day.

Teach by modeling gratitude in your own actions

The adults in your household help bring these concepts to life by modeling gratitude. Make it a point daily to do a quick check to see if you are providing good examples of gratitude, such as thanking someone for helping with a chore and finding something positive to say even when you encounter a disappointment. Show your kids that a sense of gratitude can help them find the positive outlook needed to move forward from a difficult situation.

Create a fun way to think about gratitude each day

Leaf Banner

Create a Thanksgiving craft that helps kids focus for a few minutes each day on what they are grateful for. One fun craft is a Thanksgiving leaf banner. You will need grapevine garland from the craft store or twine, a clothespin for each day until Thanksgiving (or the day you wish to share the project at a family gathering) and fall-colored scrapbooking paper. If you are using grapevine garland, you will also need some ribbons to tie the banner.

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Cut the grapevine garland or twine to a length that is a little longer than your mantle. If you do not have a mantle, measure how wide the banner needs to be to decorate a wall or a doorway and cut the garland or twine to that length plus a little extra.

Use a leaf from outside or a real size leaf template to trace the outlines of leaves onto the paper and cut them out. You will need one leaf per clothespin.

Attach each leaf to the garland or twine with a clothespin.

Each day, unclip a blank leaf from the banner. Ask your kids to tell you a few things they are grateful for and write these notes of thankfulness on the blank leaf. When they are finished writing, clip the leaf back to the banner. At your family’s Thanksgiving celebration, enjoy reviewing the notes written on the banner.

Teach kids about gratitude by helping others

Help kids understand gratitude by giving them the opportunity to see it expressed to others. Look for kid-friendly opportunities to volunteer around the community (see our list of local options at familyandkidsga.com/volunteer) or volunteer right at home by helping a disabled neighbor do a fall cleanup of her yard. Help your kids create baked treats (see our pumpkin bread recipe on page 7) or crafts (see our coffee filter turkeys on page 22) to share with those who could use a cheer. Sign up with a local nursing home for your child to become a pen pal for a resident.

In each act of kindness executed, take a few minutes to explain why the individual you are assisting needs help. Ask your kids how they think the person felt when she received the assistance or gift. Share any thank you notes you receive with your kids.

The real-world experiences help kids connect the feeling of gratitude with the act of appreciation (saying thank you) and teach them about how good it feels to share their gratitude with other people.

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HOO’s HEALTHY Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome (PFAS) is a medical condition that may be experienced by those allergic to certain types of outdoor pollens, such as birch, ragweed and grass pollens. Some raw fruits and vegetables contain the same allergens as these pollens, and, for patients with PFAS, eating those raw fruits and vegetables may trigger an allergic reaction.

What are the symptoms of Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome?

When a PFAS patient experiences a reaction, symptoms typically include an itchy mouth and a scratchy throat. Sometimes symptoms also include hives developing on the mouth and swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue and throat. However, it is rare for the reaction to spread beyond the mouth, and the reaction usually stops once the food is swallowed or is removed from the mouth.

A life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis that causes the airways to narrow and block breathing only happens in a very small percentage of cases. If someone in your household starts experiencing PFAS symptoms and the reactions spread beyond the mouth to the rest of the body, let the doctor know right away. This could indicate a risk of anaphylaxis occurring during a reaction.

It is common for kids to first experience symptoms of PFAS while eating a raw fruit or vegetable that has been eaten with no issue

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POLLEN FOOD ALLERGY for years. It is very rare for babies to develop PFAS since allergies to pollen usually do not first appear until after age 3.

Is there any treatment for pediatric PFAS besides just avoiding the trigger foods? In the past, the management plan for pediatric PFAS consisted of avoiding food triggers and, for those at risk for anaphylaxis, an Epi-Pen prescription. However, a study presented in November 2019 at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology suggests that in pediatric patients, allergy shots may help ease PFAS symptoms. According to the ACAAI, past research shows that adults who get allergy shots see a reduction in PFAS symptoms, but, until now, there was not much data for pediatric patients. Kids from age 9 to age 18 were included in the study and of the 20 patients who participated, about 55 percent saw a reduction in PFAS symptoms after receiving allergy shots.

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A Perfect dessert to share at your Fall & Thanksgiving parties! courtesy of cakewhiz.com DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, mix together eggs and pumpkin puree until smooth. Add cake mix and pumpkin pie spice and mix until just combined. Don’t Over-mix. Pour batter in a greased and floured loaf pan (Dimensions: 9×5). Bake at 350 degrees for about 55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool down at room temperature. While the bread is cooling, prepare the maple glaze by mixing together maple syrup and powdered sugar in small bowl until smooth and glossy. When the bread has cooled down completely, drizzle some maple glaze on top or you can pour it on top too. Let the glaze set for 5-10 minutes and then slice and enjoy!

INGREDIENTS • 2 large eggs • 1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz. can)

• 1 box spice cake mix • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (optional) • 1/4 cup maple syrup (not pancake syrup!)

• 1 cup powdered sugar

After

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After all of the hours of prep work that goes into Thanksgiving dinner, it seems as if it’s gobbled up in no time flat. Now what? Here’s a bounty of activity ideas, big and small, for the entire family to enjoy after the big feast.

Sign a pumpkin. Invite your family to consider their individual blessings. Purchase a large artificial pumpkin that you can bring out each year for your family to sign. Ask each person to write a note on it about what they’re most grateful for this year. Perhaps a new baby arrived into the family, wedding bells will soon be ringing, your child got an A in a difficult class, or a loved one overcame a health issue. Be sure and have everyone sign and date it.

Create a Thanksgiving tablecloth. Similar to the pumpkin idea, lay the Thanksgiving table with a memory tablecloth. After the table is cleared, each person can write a note to the host or a note of gratitude using fabric markers. Protect your table by placing a matte-like cardboard under the tablecloth in case ink bleeds through it.

Go for a nature walk. According to the Calorie Control Council, the traditional Thanksgiving meal serves up 4500 calories and 229 grams of fat for the the average American.

You can tie in a scavenger hunt to find nature items.

Get out the board games. Get your kids off of their phones and video games and engaging in lighthearted family fun and conversation with a board game.

Play touch football. Football is as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey and pumpkin pie!

Share family stories. While your kids are anticipating the mouthwatering dinner that’s about to grace the table, have them write questions to ask the family. They can slip a question under the glass or plate of each table setting.

After dinner is over, go around the table and each person can pull their question and share. Questions like “what was Thanksgiving like when you were growing up?”and “What was your best Thanksgiving ever and why?” are sure to rekindle fond memories.

Puzzle fun. Lauri Duncan, a mom of two boys ages 8 and 11, says that she and her family traditionally put a puzzle together after the big dinner. “We do one big puzzle every year that every age can work on. The kids, parents, cousins, grandparents all chip in and work on it in rotations throughout the afternoon between naps and football and snacking on leftovers,” she says.

Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe. Choose five small white gourds and five small orange gourds. Make a grid on a card table using craft or painter’s tape. Or use larger gourds and set up the game in your yard using sticks to make nine squares.

Ready, aim! If you’ve got a Nerf gun loving crew, turn 10 plastic drinking cups into turkeys that they can stack and try to shoot down. Paste google eyes on the cup. Underneath the eyes, place an upside down triangle to form the beak.

Pick up a bag of colored feathers from a craft store and hot glue a few red, orange or yellow feathers on the back of each cup. Not into Nerf guns? Use a tennis ball and play turkey bowling with the cups instead.

Kick off Christmas. If you’ve got a large extended family together for Thanksgiving dinner, this is a good time to pull names for holiday gift exchanges like Secret Santas, or White Elephant Exchange. Everyone draws names, keeps the name they pulled secret, and purchases a light-hearted or wacky gift to exchange around the holidays.

In memory. The holidays can be especially difficult for those grieving loved ones. Look through family photographs together, watch old home videos or take time to tell stories about your special someone.

Remember those deployed. If your spouse is deployed for military duty for the holidays, he or she will definitely be on top of your and your family’s mind. After dinner, invite your family and friends to circle around the table to make cards and write letters to your absent loved one. Mail everything in a package. Even though your loved one will receive it after the holiday, they’ll know that they were still an important part of your day.

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Postpartum Preparations A new mother’s body goes through many changes in the first few weeks after giving birth.

Knowing what to expect in the postpartum period and having a plan can help new moms stay healthy as they adjust to their new role.

Here are a few other changes you can expect.

• The uterus contracts until it returns to a normal size. It also contracts to expel blood and tissue that was in the uterus, resulting in a vaginal discharge that will decrease in time.

• The perineum, the skin between the vagina and rectum, may be sore due to stretching during labor.

• The breasts become full of milk. If you are breastfeeding, don’t skip feedings. If you decide not to breastfeed, the engorgement should resolve itself in a few days.

Before your baby’s birth, discuss with your provider what postpartum complications you may be at higher risk for and which symptoms warrant seeking immediate medical attention instead of waiting for your checkup.

KNOW WHAT NORMAL CHANGES YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM POSTPARTUM AND HOW TO CARE FOR YOURSELF AFTER YOUR BABY’S BIRTH

In the postpartum period, your body slowly returns to its pre-pregnancy state. You may feel moody in the first few days as hormones adjust and change.

Prepare for the postpartum period by asking your doctor for information on coping with these changes along with references to resources, such as a lactation consultant.

KNOW SYMPTOMS OF POSSIBLE POSTPARTUM COMPLICATIONS AND KEEP YOUR POSTPARTUM APPOINTMENTS

Make sure to schedule and keep your postpartum checkup. This checkup provides an opportunity for your doctor to identify any symptoms of pregnancy-related complications. Some symptoms of postpartum complications include severe headache, trouble breathing, severe pain, chest pain, fever and a strong feeling of hopelessness that gets worse. These symptoms could be indicators for complications such as infection, pre-eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, cardiovascular issues, stroke and postpartum depression. If you had a health issue, such as diabetes, before pregnancy, you may be even more at risk for these complications.

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CO Prevention CheckUp

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as natural gas, wood, propane, and gasoline. This gas is deadly because it displaces oxygen in the blood, leaving vital organs oxygen-deprived. It is often called the ‘silent killer’ because it is a colorless, odorless gas that can’t be detected by human senses.

Furnaces that burn oil or gas, fireplaces, fuel-burning appliances such as gas stoves, car engines and generators are some common potential household sources of carbon monoxide.

level of your home and outside every sleeping area. Installing CO alarms in bedrooms and next to the door to an attached garage, but not in it, is also a good idea. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing and maintaining the CO alarms.

Long-term exposure to low amounts of carbon monoxide can cause flu-like symptoms, such as headache and nausea, and may lead to brain damage. A few minutes of exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can cause coma and death. Seek medical treatment immediately if you think you have been exposed to carbon monoxide.

Schedule a yearly maintenance for fuel-burning appliances and water heaters. Furnaces and fireplaces should be inspected by a professional each winter, preferably before using them for the first time.

Each year, about 400 people in the US die from CO poisoning, making it the most common form of fatal accidental poisoning. Here are some steps you can take to reduce your family’s risk of CO exposure.

• Install UL-rated CO alarms in your home. The National Fire Prevention Association recommends the placement of a CO alarm on every

Test CO alarms at least monthly, and replace any CO alarms that have reached the end of their lifetime, which is about 5 years for most CO alarms.

Never run generators or any other fuel-burning engine inside your home and do not run your car in an attached garage even if the garage door is open.

If the CO alarm goes off, get everyone out of the house and call 911.

Do not go back in until given the all-clear by the fire department.

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November

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*Mini Makers: Amazing Abstract Prints. 8am-5pm. Pre-registration required. Columbus Museum; 706748-2562 ext 6520

Conzilla 2020. 12pm-8pm. $20$150. Trade Center; 424-333-1543

2 *Craft-O-Mania. 11am. Ages 12

Springer Opera House; 706-3273688

and under. CV Libraries; 706-2432669

4 *Craft-O-Mania. 11am. Ages 12

and under. CV Libraries; 706-2432669

4 *Quarantine Kitchen: Will It Waf-

fle? 4pm. Tweens/teens. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669

4 W.I.L.D. (Women’s Initiative for

Learning & Discovery) Social Night.

7pm. Jarfly; 706-780-1004

5 *Uno, Dos, Tres, Craft! 11am. Ages

12 and under. CV Libraries; 706243-2669

6 *Craft-O-Mania.

11am. Ages 12 and under. CV Libraries; 706-2432669

6-7 Flight of the Night Owl. 7:309pm. Whitewater Express; 706-3214720

7 Deep Blue Sea (G). 9:30am, 9:30

& 11am. $4-$10. Springer Opera House; 706-327-3688

8 Deep Blue Sea (G). 2pm. $4-$10.

9 *Celebrate Veterans Day with

George Washington. 3pm. Tweens/ teens. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669

14 March of Dimes Night Walk at

Fantasy in Lights. 6pm. $10.50$21. Callaway Gardens; 844-8876735

14 Deep Blue Sea (G). 9:30am, 9:30 & 11am. $4-$10. Springer Opera House; 706-327-3688

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10 *Level Up! Middle Graders Book

Bicycle Night at Fantasy In Lights.

6pm. $10.50- $21. Callaway Gardens; 844-887-6735

10 *Simple Steps Storytime 10am.

Deep Blue Sea (G). 2pm. $4-$10.

Springer Opera House; 706-3273688

13 Flourish Gatherings for Young

*Get Creative: Boho Chic Woven Rainbow. 4pm. Teens. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669

13 *Pickle Day Party. 11am. Ages 12

don Bleu. 4pm. Teens. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669

Talk: Graphic Novels. 4pm. Tween/ teens. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669 Ages 0-5. CV Libraries; 706-2432669 Moms. 10-11:30am. Harvest Coffee Co; 706-223-5338 and under. CV Libraries; 706-2432669

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Homeschool Friday! 1:303:30pm. Treadstone Columbus Climbing Gym; 706-507-7625

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mas Market. 10am-4pm. National Infantry Museum; 706-566-3514

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18 *Quarantine Kitchen: Easy Cor18 *Tasty Turkey! 11am. Ages 12

and under. CV Libraries; 706-2432669

18-19 Homeschool Science Day:

Geology 101. 2pm. Ages 5-14 years.

Callaway Gardens; 844-887-6735

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*Get Creative: National Scholarship Month. 4pm. Teens. CCV Libraries; 706-243-2669

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*LEGO®s in the Library. 11am. 12 and under. CV Libraries; 706-2432669

Fairy Gardening Workshop.

10am-12pm. $15-$25. Callaway Gardens; 844-887-6735

*DIY Fridays. 4pm. Teens. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669 (Not 11/27)

Day. 11am. Ages 12 and under. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669

Columbus. 8:30-11:30am. Free.

Ages 8-17. RSVP. Columbus Airport; 706-323-6565

Noon. Uptown Columbus; uptowncolumbusga.com

20 *National Peanut Butter Fudge 28 Young Eagles Day at Flightways SATURDAY Market Days on Broadway. 9am20

Parents Night Out. 6-10pm. $25.

RSVP required. Treadstone Columbus Climbing Gym; 706-507-7625

23 *Level Up! Middle Graders Book Talk: Nonfiction. 4pm. Tween/ teens. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669

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*Simple Steps Storytime. 10am.

Ages 0-5. CV Libraries; 706-2432669

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*Quarantine Kitchen: Cauliflower Tikka Masala & Veggie Patty Appetizers. 4pm. Teens. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669

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Thanksgiving lunch at The Farm House, 469 Farm House Rd, Ellerslie, RSVP 706-561-3435.

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Homeschool Friday! 1:303:30pm. Treadstone Columbus Climbing Gym; 706-507-7625

WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAY

*Simple Steps Storytime. 10am.

Ages 0-5. CV Libraries; 706-2432669 *Get Creative. 4pm. Teens. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669 (Not 11/16)

TUESDAY

*Craft-O-Mania. 11am. Virtual program, ages 12 and under. CV Libraries; 706-243-2669 (Not 11/3)

WEDNESDAY

*Simple Steps Storytime. 10am.

Ages 0-5. CV Libraries; 706-2432669 (Not 11/11)

27-30 Christmas in the Garden. FRIDAY *Simple Steps Storytime.

9am-5pm. Columbus Botanical Garden; 706-327-8400

10am.

Ages 0-5. CV Libraries; 706-2432669 (Not 11/27)

Saturday Storytimes at Barnes & Noble. 11am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd; 706-653-7880 Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained.

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S E T A D E H T SAVE at THE FARM HOUSE 469 FARMHOUSE ROAD • ELLERSLIE, GEORGIA 31807

Regular Lunch Hours

Thanksgiving Lunch

Christmas Teas

Wreath Making

Friday - Sunday • 11am - 2pm

December 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

November 26th • Reservation Only

December 6th

Pancakes & Pajamas Walk to the Manger December 18th & 19th with Santa December 11th

Reservations required for most events Call 706.561.3435 for more info!

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MONDAY

Thursday

Barberitos

MOE’s Southwest Grill

Sapo’s

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Tuesday

Denny’s

Free kid’s meal with adult entrée

5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée 5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with adult entrée

Chicken Salad Chick

Free Little Chick Meal with purchase of adult meal

The Chicken Lady’s COOP

5-8pm: Kid’s chicken plate for $3.25

Denny’s

4-10pm: Up to two free kids entrées with adult entrée for kids 10 and under

Hudson’s

Free kid’s meal for 12 and under with adult entrée

Jason’s Deli

5-9pm: Free kid’s meal per $5 minimum adult entrée Kids meals are .99 cents all day

4-10pm: Up to two free kids entrées with adult entrée for kids 10 and under

sunday The Simple Greek

Kids 12 & under get free kids bowl with purchase of regular bowl or pita

Every day 219 On The Lake

5-9pm: Kids eat for $2.19 on kids menu (M-TH)

5-9pm: Free kid’s meal for kids 12 and under with each adult entrée; dine-in only

Bruster’s Ice Cream

Ruby Tuesday

Golden Corral

5-10pm: Kids 12 and under eat free with adult entrée

Kids under 40” get free baby cone Kids 3 & under eat free with adult meal purchase

Wednesday

McAlister’s

Applebee’s

Newk’s

Half off kid’s meal per adult entrée. Limit: 4 kids to adult

Pita Street Food

4-9pm: Kids eat free, per $8 min. adult buy; dine-in

Your Pie

Kid’s meal $1.99 (pizza, drink & gelato) w/ adult meal

Red Robin

Kid’s meal $1.99 w/ adult meal for kids 11 and under

Kid’s meals are $1.99 with dine-in order 4pm-close: free kid’s meal with adult meal (M-W)

O’Charley’s

Free kid’s meal per adult entrée for kids 10 & under

All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted.

Specials are subject to change without notice, so please verify them directly before dining. Send kids deals to Tammy@FamilyAndKidsGA.com.

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HOO’s CRAFTY

COFFEE FILTER TURKEYS

Make these coffee filter turkeys for a cute and easy Thanksgiving craft project with the kids. www.darcyandbrian.com

DIRECTIONS Flatten out round coffee filters. Draw on them with red, yellow, and or ange markers in a variety of patterns. Place colored coffee filter on a craft mat or zipper bag and spray with water. Set aside to dry. Use a scrap of cardboard to clip the clothespins onto for easier painting. Paint all sides of the clothespin with brown craft paint and a paintbrush. Set aside to dry. Glue on the wiggly-googly eyes. You can use a low temp hot glue gun or craft glue. Cut out a triangle beak from yellow craft foam and a squiggly waddle from the red craft foam with scissors. Glue the beak and wattle (aka gobbler) below the eyes. Fold the dry coffee filters in half and crinkle slightly to fluff them. Insert coffee filter into top clip of clothespin to be the turkey’s feathers. You can insert the dyed coffee filter as is or cut a scalloped edge to give the feathers more definition.

SUPPLIES • Wooden clothespins • Round coffee filters • Googly eyes • Washable markers • Glue gun or liquid glue • Brown acrylic craft paint • Red & yellow craft foam • Paintbrush • Scissors • Water spray bottle

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