Imagine’s Summer Camp Guide Drama Kids International “After seeing what the program did for her self-confidence, and self-esteem I knew this was a program I wanted to be involved with” Angela. Drama Kids holds classes in several locations for children ages 4 to 17. Making a positive difference in your kid! 281 829 2287 www.dramakids.com/tx1 Camp ZOOfari – Summer 2014 10 weeks of fun educational camps June 2 – August 8. Your summer vacation just got wild! This summer will feature some new and exciting topics and bring back a few of the classics that your campers love. www.houstonzoo.org Gymboree Play & Music-We Are The
Experts in Early Childhood Development Our class curriculum is developed by our experienced child development program directors and incorporates a balanced whole-child approach with activities to support what your child is mastering right now and what he or she will aspire to later. Classes are designed in 6-month increments to meet a child’s unique interests and abilities. From birth to age 5, there’s always something special awaiting you and your child at Gymboree. 1-877449-6932 www.gymboreeclasses.com Summertime at The Innovative School! The program offers five, 2-week thematic sessions for Early Childhood students.
Students will enjoy mornings of guided investigations, fine arts activities, and neighborhoods. Afternoons include outdoor interactive movement games as well as challenged with unique, hands-on projects and inspired by field trips to culturally enriching destinations of local, Houston science exploration, guest performers, and special projects. 281-558-7323 www. theinnovativeschool.com The Village School Summer Camp June 2- June 27 There’s no shortage of excitement and fun with The Village School Summer Programs! We strive to offer a variety of programs and classes that will educate, entertain, and engage your child through hands on activities and proven curriculum. . Age appropriate curriculum, low student to staff ratios, and flexible scheduling. 281 496 7900 www.thevillageschool.com/summer SwimJim’s Summer Activities We believe that swimming is a fun and healthy life-saving skill all children should learn. We think children and adults learn swimming skills best in a friendly, loving environment where they feel safe and atease.713-784-1777 infotx@swimjim.com Building Brains Lego Engineering I: Ages 3 to 5 Lego Building Class. BUILD simple machines that really work, using gears, levers and pulleys. LEGO Engineering II: Ages 6 to 12 LEGO Motorized simple Machines. BUILD simple machines and then MOTORIZE them using LEGO kits. Fine motor skills, critical thinking skills; imagination and confidence will increase in this camp atmosphere. Half &full day camp available. Limited spaces 888.55. BUILD www.buildingbrains.biz Free Building Brains Lego Camp HOSTS: PROJECT PINK NCMC / BRIDGELAND. Offered to mothers going
through breast cancer treatments. June 9 to 13. LEGO II Engineering camp: ages 6 to 12 ONLY. Time: 9 to 4 PM Register through North Cypress Medical Center Janet.Kantenberger@NCMC-Hospital. com Story time at Blue Willow Bookshop Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. We read stories, sing songs, and do an art activity. The themes change weekly. Story time is great for toddlers and preschoolers. 281.497.8675 w w w. b l u e w i l l o w b o o k s h o p . c o m / storytime
American Girl Summer Fun Celebration Get set for sun and fun! During this event, your girl will enjoy a delicious meal, join in colorful activities, and make tropical crafts—including a mini beach tote for her doll. Reservations 877-247-5223. For girls ages 8 and up. www.americangirl.com Auntie A Photography Day Camp! Ages 8-12 learn all about the art of photography from nationally renowned portrait artist Alisa Murray. There will be lessons in technique, lighting, and composition as well as themed sessions.713 598 2207 FFPS Summer Camps Unique soccer experience and fun for any kid who loves soccer! Each coach is certified, screened, and background checked to ensure a safe environment for the kids. www.ffps.org Discovery Camp at the Health Museum June 10 - August 23 View real human organs and experience hands-on dissections in Mini-Med School. Make your own edible, kid friendly creations and learn the basics of good nutrition in Lil’ Chef’s Academy. Learn basic engineering principles by building motorized vehicles in LEGO® camp. www.mhms.org
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Spending quality time with your family proves to be very challenging for most people in today’s connected society. Even though we want to provide a good life for the people we love, we often focus too much on work, resulting in not having the quality time to enjoy family. It is all very ironic, since working long hours keeps you away from your family; the very people that you’re working so hard to provide for. It’s a vicious circle when you are the provider and strive for a work/play blend! But what happens when you are the parent that stays at home? Are you spending and giving YOUR BEST time to your kids? Or you are so engaged in keeping up with household chores, watching TV, spending lots of time involved in various sports/after school activities that you miss out on the real quality family time.The pace of modern life can too often mean that spending time together is the exception, rather than the rule. With the summer holidays around the corner, we’d urge families to see it as a time to re-establish bonds and create some really precious memories.
Contents:
02 Imagine´s Summer Camp Guide MY HEALTH 06 The “knee to knee” Examination the best way to start your child dental health 08 Human body fun facts MY FAMILY 10 Should you punish your child? 12 Having dinner together matters 14 20 kids friendly places to visit 18 Controlling the costs of home ownership by Sherry Camphell 20 Bagel gone bananas / Cherry Sorbet MY EVENT 22 Easter egg hunt at Lakes of Parkway 23 3rd Annual Village School Athletics Golf Tournament Recital 24 Best dressed event benefiting March of Dimes 25 Exibitalia ! A part of Italy in Houston 26 Bush Carnaval 27 John Paul II Catholic School Auction Gala CONTENIDO ESPAÑOL: MI SALUD 30 El “Examen Rodilla a Rodilla” La mejor manera de comenzar con la salud dental de su hijo MI FAMILIA 32 ¿Debe castigar a sus hijos? 34 Comer juntos si importa MI EVENTO 36 Big Little JC sigue apoyando a los niños discapacitados
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The “Knee by Knee” Examination The Best Way to Start Your Child’s Dental Health Our office is designed to be your Child’s “First Dental Home.” We recommend the prevention of tooth decay by scheduling an appointment as early as six months of your child’s age. Help us make your child’s first visit to the pediatric dentist enjoyable by omitting words like “needle,” “shot,” “pull, “drill,” or “hurt.” We will make use of other terms and words with the same message, yet playful! If your child is under three years of age, we will have a “knee by knee” examination, which is a convenient and safe way to accomplish the physical examination. The parent is instructed to sit sideways in the dental chair facing the dentist, who sits in the operator chair knee-by-knee with the parent. The c h i l d is positioned on the parent’s lap facing the parent, with one leg wrapped around each side of the parent. This allows the parent to use his or her elbows to restrain the child’s legs while having the hands available to hold the child’s hands. When the child is facing the parent, the examination reassures them that the position is expected and normal. The pediatric dentist and the parent can start an early guidance for the first erupted teeth, tooth decay prevention, and the start of oral
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health habits. We recommend appointments every three months until your child turns three years of age or unless otherwise indicated. Even if no teeth have yet erupted, we can show parents how to clean the gum pad to prevent any infection when their children start teething. A visit to the pediatric dentist can also help detect not only tooth decay but also oral manifestation of a local or systemic disease at an early age and work in coordination with the patient’s pediatrician to treat them early. If your child is over the age of three, we will take the necessary x-rays to not only detect early tooth decay, but also to monitor the eruption of their teeth, any missing or supernumerary teeth (the so called ‘extra teeth”), to determine the need of early orthodontic intervention to prevent further malocclusion. This first visit will allow the child to b e c o m e more familiar with the dentist so that eventually, there will be less fear and anxiety in future visits. Remember today’s pediatric dentistry is about prevention!
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HUMAN BODY FUN FACTS BRAIN
The brain operates on the same amount of power as 10-watt light bulb. The cartoon image of a light bulb over your head when a great thought occurs is fairly correct. Your brain generates as much energy as a small light bulb even when you’re sleeping. The brain is much more active at night than during the day. Logically, you would think that it would take a lot more brain power to function during the day as opposed to at night. Turns out, the opposite is true. When you turn off, your brain turns on.
BODILY
NS FUNCTIO
Women blink twice as many times as men do. That’s a lot of blinking every day. The average person, man or woman, blinks about 13 times a minute During your lifetime, you will produce enough saliva to fill two swimming pools. Saliva plays an important part in beginning the digestive process and keeping the mouth lubricated.
DISEASES RY AND INJU Over 90% of diseases are caused or complicated by stress. Stress not only wears you down each day, but it could also be increasing your chances of having a variety of serious medical conditions like depression, high blood pressure and heart disease.
MUS CLES AND BONES We are about 1 cm taller in the morning than in the evening. The cartilage between our bones gets compressed by standing, sitting and other daily activities as the day goes on, making us just a little shorter at the end of the day than at the beginning.
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Should you punish your child?
by Munir Shivji
Are you aware that instilling fear in children serves no purpose and creates feelings of shame and humiliation? Fear has been shown to lead to an increased risk of future antisocial behavior including crime and substance abuse. Studies also show that spanking and other physical discipline techniques can create ongoing behavioral and emotional problems. Harsh, physical discipline teaches children that violence is the only way to solve problems. Controlling or manipulating discipline compromises trust between parent and child, and harms the attachment bond. Positive Discipline is a program designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities. Based on the best selling Positive Discipline books by Dr. Jane Nelson, it teaches important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults. Basic Tips: • Allow natural consequences • Offer choices • Be sensitive to strong emotions • Use logical consequences sparingly and with compassion • Maintain a positive relationship • Use empathy and respect • Work out a solution together • Be proactive • Understand the child’s developmental abilities • State facts rather than making demands 10 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
• Effective communication and problem solving skills • Discipline that teachers (and is neither permissive nor punitive) • Focus on a solution instead of a punishment • Encouragement (instead of praise) The Innovative School in West Houston will offer a complimentary Parenting the Positive Discipline Way workshop for parents with children ages birth - six years on June 21, 2014 from 9:00 am - 12:00pm. This class is designed to help parents relate more effectively to their children. Parents will learn the techniques, tools and keys needed to develop a solution based discipline method. The session will be lead by Kathryn Miller. Kathryn is an instructor at the Houston Montessori Center for Teachers and The Institute of Montessori Education focusing on Early Childhood Montessori education. She is a frequent workshop presenter both locally and nationally for the American Montessori Society. Visit www.theinnovativeschool.com for more information and to RSVP. Munir Shivji is Head of The Innovative School. He holds a MACTE accredited Early Childhood AMS Montessori credential and an AMS Montessori Administrative credential from the Center for Montessori Education in New York. Currently, Munir is as a Professional Director on the board of the American Montessori Society.
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Having Dinner Together Matters Improved grades at school
nships Closer relatio to parents and siblings
The beneficial impact of family mealtime has been demonstrated for children of all ages. A recent wave of research has shown that children who do not eat dinner with their families are more likely to:
Smoke
Experime nt with drug s
Healthier diets A report from The University of Michigan examined the most comprehensive survey done on this topic. This report revolved around the idea of how American children spent their time between 1981 and 1997 as opposed to today. Researchers discovered that the amount of time children spent eating meals at home was the single biggest predictor of better academic achievement and fewer behavioral problems. Mealtime was more influential than time spent in school, studying, attending religious services, or playing sports. Doesn’t work for your family’s schedule?
Drink
Commit suicide
The beneficial impact of family mealtime has been demonstrated for children of all ages. Additional research found that children who enjoy family meals have:
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Keep in mind that it does not have to be dinner. And it does not have to be every night. Even having joint meals as infrequently as once a week can make a difference. recognizing the importance of family mealtime is an important step in getting the family together and making a commitment to bonding through fellowship. With just a little effort, your family together and making a commitment to bonding through fellowship. With just a little effort, your family can be healthier and happier- simply by taking the time to sit down and eat together as much as possible.
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20 Kid Friendly Places to Visit Children’s Museum of Houston Thursday Free Family Nights, Family Adventures, and special educator membership make it affordable for all. Special events allow everyone to participate, including: MLK Kids Peace Rally, Sensory-Friendly Events, Young Inventors Showcase and Family Literacy Program. The parent resource library is a first of its kind in the country. Hermann Park The first public park in Houston provides a wooded site with picnic areas, running trails, lots of on-leash dog walking areas, the Houston Zoological Gardens, a public golf course and an outdoor theater featuring plays and live music.
Houston Zoo One of Texas’ best zoos is right here in Houston. Explore animal habitats, 4D Experiences, giraffe feedings, Naturally Wild Swap Shop and Meet the Keeper talks/encounters/feedings, Water Play Park, Sneak Peek tours, Zoo Crew experiences, and Vet for a Day programs provide fun for toddlers to teens.
Houston Museum District Wonderful and exciting... just walking over is already a lot of fun. Therer are 20 museums to see, All excellent!
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7-Acre Wood Come play in a 7 1/2 acre old-fashioned Family Fun Park! Visit the petting zoo, mini golf course, western play town, play fort, huge playground, gigantic sandbox, zip line, sand volleyball, horseshoes and much more. Healthy family fun that kids love! Miller Outdoor Theatre Miller Outdoor Theatre, in Hermann Park, offers an 8-month season of free outdoor performances. See concerts, theater, dance, and children’s programming. milleroutdoortheatre.com
Cypress Trails Equestrian Center Just 20 minutes north of Downtown Houston, Cypress Trails Equestrian Center is a sanctuary for horse lovers of all skill levels. www.horseridingfun.com Oil Ranch 56 Acres of fun and education. Petting zoo, Train, Hayride, Miniature Golf, Pony Rides, 5 Playgrounds, Sports Fields, Basketball Court, and Paintball. Spend the whole day petting animals, playing at the pool, or mining for gemstones with your family and friends.
Water Wall The Water Wall, near the Galleria, offers a respite from commerce. Sit under the spray on a hot day, or people watch and take pictures.
Brazos Bend State Park Offers a variety of activities for everyone: biking, fishing, hiking, birding, camping, star-gazing, and opportunities to learn about Texas’ bountiful natural history via free programs and guided hikes.
George Ranch Historical Park Costumed guides take you back in time on a tour of a working 19th century ranch.www.georgeranch.org
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Crocodile Encounter Follow the activities of Houston’s largest wildlife show and find out what it’s really like to live and work with the nations largest group of Nile crocodiles. Houston Museum of Natural Science Explore Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham IMAX® Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and over a dozen permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space science, Native Americans, paleontology, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells, Texas wildlife and more. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Visitors view innovative exhibitions, talk with artists-in-residence, create their own craft objects in workshops.
Sugar Land Skeeters Baseball Led by Manager and former Major League All-Star Gary Gaetti, hey are the biggest little minor league professional baseball club in America!
Discovery Green Enjoy the multiple activities from fountains, gardens, and play areas, to classes, workshops, art, and reading. This place is phenomenal. Not to mention the festivals, signature events, and ice-skating. 16 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
Downtown Aquarium Experience all the Downtown Aquarium has to offer : Amusement rides, carnival games thrill, aquarium adventures and hands-on encounters with stingrays, crabs, and other invertebrates
Kemah Boardwalk With shops, restaurants, aquarium, boat rides, train rides, and roller coasters you’ll be wildly entertained.
Moody Gardens The Rainforest Pyramid®, the Aquarium Pyramid®, and the handson discovery museum, the 3D and 4D Theaters, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Palm Beach and the annual Festival of Lights make a whole day wonderful destination for the entire family.
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Controlling the Costs of Home Ownership
By: Sherry Campbell Broker Owner of Energy Realty
The tax authorities can legally increase your homesteaded property values 10% annually, so if you are not diligent in monitoring this, before you know it, your tax values are higher than what you could sell your home for! Homes increase in value on average of 4%-6% in West Houston, so you can see where this could get out of control. Texas is one of the most affordable states to purchase a home, but there are other costs associated with home ownership that can get out of control if you do not monitor it every year (and I am not referring to home maintenance).
You have many options for protesting your taxes, ranging from doing it yourself in person or online, to hiring a property tax consultant that will only charge you if they are successful in reducing your values. The fee is generally 50% of the money saved.
Besides our mortgage, the other two large costs are property taxes and property insurance. Since we do not pay state income tax in Texas, the state gets a big part of their revenue from property taxes, which ranges from a low of 2.5% to 4% of the value in some neighborhoods. While we cannot control the percentage, we can control the value to some degree.
Property insurance is another big expense that you should monitor regularly. Insurance companies are in the business to make money, and when they experience high claims in a specific zip code, they distribute that loss back to the homeowner through increased premiums.
Recently I have heard a big misconception that the tax appraisal represents the value of what a house should be sold for, and that is entirely wrong. Homeowners that are diligent in keeping their tax values low, will see a huge difference in the tax appraisal, verses what an appraiser hired to determine value for a bank loan will come up with. The goal is to always keep our tax appraisal lower than what you can sell your home for! Most tax appraisals or home valuations are mailed in April, and homeowners have until May 31 to file a protest either online or by regular mail. Please be warned that this is like the IRS, if the form is not postmarked by May 31, it will be denied automatically For more information on procedures, please see http://www.window.state.tx.us/ taxinfo/taxforms/50-195.pdf. 18 16 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
Most homeowners pay their insurance through an escrow account held by the mortgage company, so this is easily overlooked. The mortgage company always sends a notice of an increased escrow fee if the taxes or insurance increase, but most homeowners don’t pay close attention to this. What seems like a small monthly amount could be substantial for the year. If your insurance premium goes up, we advise that you get quotes from other insurance companies. You will be surprised at the savings you could find here! As a small Real Estate firm in the Energy Corridor, it is our goal at Energy Realty to continue to educate the public on home ownership.
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Gourmet
Bagel Gone Bananas MAKES 2 SERVINGS (1/2 bagel each) INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons natural nut butter, such as almond, cashew or peanut
• 1 teaspoon honey • Pinch of salt • 1 whole-wheat bagel, split and toasted • 1 small banana, sliced PREPARATION:
1. Stir together nut butter, honey and salt in a small bowl. 2. Divide the mixture between bagel halves and top with banana slices.
Cherry Sorbet MAKES 8 SERVINGS (1/2 cup each) INGREDIENTS • 4 cups pitted sour
or sweet cherries, fresh or frozen • 1 cup of water • 2-4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar or superfine sugar
PREPARATION:
Put all of ingredients above in a blender and blend until smooth. Press on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.
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My Event
John Paul II Catholic School Auction Gala A Night of Shining Stars- John Paul II Catholic School’s largest fundraiser of the year! All proceeds from the night will benefit programs and improvements for the school. John Paul II Catholic School strives to prepare all students spiritually, academically, and personally to succeed in their future life endeavors. JPII is a two time U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School serving more than 700 students in Pre-K – 8th grade.
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Emma Fletcher, Meagan Walsh, Coach Van O, Hifa Ali
Emma Fletcher
Coach Harvey, Mrs. Wickard, Maxwell Hopkins
Dan Principe, Edward Li, Jeffery Hahm, LH Le
3rd Annual Village School Athletics Golf Tournament 2014 Dear Family, Friends & Sponsors
The Village School Athletic Department would like to thank each and every one of you for the support you gave us this past week at our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament. The number of participants increased by more than 30% and we were able to raise more than $24k for Village Athletics!! The support from the Village community was outstanding and we can’t thank you enough. We would also like to thank our title sponsor SeaWood Builders and PGAL for their continued support. In addition we could not have put on such a fantastic event without the help of Dennis Uniform, R.G. Miller, RFS, Team Fitz Graphics, Falcon Point and many more. For a full list of sponsor support, please visit www.thevillageschool.com/golf. To the many friends and family who participated and contributed, thank you for giving us your time and support! The Winners of the 2014 Golf Tournament Championship were Paul Hachey (VS Parent), Chuck Gleason, Joe Isaac and Mike Hudson. Other winners included Thomas Gardner for Closest to Pin #2, Kristen Hanshaw (VS Alumni) for Closest to the Pin #13, Mark Davis for Closest to Pin #17, Kaye Duncan for Ladies Long Drive #3, Janet Crain for Straight Drive #9, Lloyd Slinkard for Men’s Longest Drive #12, and Mike Hudson for Men’s Straight Drive #15. In addition, Joe Isaac was the winner of our Guess the T’s contest, Marie Dragan (VS Parent) for social media, and Collin Wolfe (Village Coach) was the winner of our 2014 putt-off and new proud owner of the Toshiba 50 inch TV!! We will be announcing how the proceeds will be allocated in the coming months, as well as can be viewed on golf tournament webpage. We look forward to continued growth and success of this great community event when we hold the 4th Annual Village School Golf Tournament next April. In the spirit of sport! Dustin Embrey, CAA Director – Athletic Programs & Development
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Catherine Anspon and Lynn Wyatt
Jeff Shell and Jessica Rossman
Yasmine Haddad, Leisa Holland Nelson and Cindy Rose
Karina Barbieri and Caroline Kenney
Event Honoree Phillis Williams
Best Dressed Event Benefiting March Of Dimes Event: Best Dressed Event Benefiting March Of Dimes Where: Hotel Westin Galleria When: March 28 Photography by Roswitha Vogler@photosbyrovo.com
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Exibitalia! A part of Italy in Houston ExhibItalia kicked off with many exhibitors on 5-6 APRIL 2014 at the George R. Brown Convention Center .Attendees of over 20,000 .A comprehensive education program during the two-day exposition with sessions emphasizing the italian lifestyle and the latest trends in : Arts&Crafts- Culture&TourisDesign&Technology, Fashion&AccessoriesFood&Wine. / Photography by Armand Kostanian.
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l& Festiva l a n o i t InternaFundraiser ry ta lemen Bush E
amilies from Barbara Bush Elementary gathered to share their cultures with one another not only F to raise funds, but also to see children and youth of different cultures develop lifelong friendships and cherish their friends’ differences. This encourages children to make friends regardless of their race, ethnicity, class or culture. All of this created an atmosphere of warmth and shared purpose across all students at this event.
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t Hunt a g g E r Easte of Parkway Lakes
Lakes of Parkway residents were invited for an exciting twist on a family favorite, an Egg Hunt at the Lake!! The event took place on April 13 and many friends and neighbours enjoyed weather and company!
El “Examen Rodilla a Rodilla” La Mejor Manera de Comenzar con la Salud Dental de su Hijo. Nuestra oficina está diseñada para ser el “Primer Hogar Dental” de su hijo y por lo tanto le recomendamos que la prevención de la caries se inicie programando y realizando la primera consulta cuando a partir de lo seis (6) meses de edad. Esta primera visita al dentista pediátrico puede ser más placentera si usted evita decir ciertas palabras en inglés o español tales como: “needle” o “aguja”, “shot” o “inyección”, “pull” o “arrancar dientes”, “drill” o taladrar”, “hurt” o “te duele” u otras palabras similares que puedan ser asociadas con el miedo y la angustia. Nosotros usaremos otros términos o “sinonimos” que “signifiquen” lo mismo pero de una manera más alegres y juguetonas. Para todo niño menor de tres (3) años, nosotros aplicamos la técnica dental del examen “Rodilla a Rodilla”, la cual es una manera muy conveniente y segura de llevar a cabo el examen dental. Se le indica a la madre del bebe que se siente a un lado de la silla dental, colocándose en una posición de contacto “rodilla a rodilla” frente al dentista, quien estará sentado en la silla del operador. El niño se coloca en el regazo de la madre y frente a ella, abrazándola con las piernas de cada lado. De esta manera, la madre podrá usar los codos para restringir los movimientos de las piernas del bebé mientras que ella tiene sus manos libres para sostener las manos del niño. Cuando el bebé esta frente a la madre, el examen dental es más relajado para ambos porque están en una posición esperada y normal. Esta tecnica tambien se puede hacer usando sillas regulares y estando sentadas la madre y el doctor “frent a frente” Después de la primera consulta y examen físico inicial, el dentista pediátrico y la madre del bebé pueden elaborar una guía para el seguimiento de los dientes de leche, la prevención de la caries y los primeros hábitos de la salud e higiene oral. Nosotros recomendamos las consultas
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dentales cada tres (3) meses hasta que el bebé alcance la edad de tres (3) años, a menos que sea necesario otra frecuencia en las visitas. Inclusive, a pesar de que no le hayan salido los primeros dientes, podemos indicarles a los padres como limpiar las encías para prevenir cualquier infección al momento de comenzar a erupcionar sus dientecitos. Las consultas con el dentista pediátrico también pueden ayudar a diagnosticar no solo las caries dentales, sino también cualquier otra manifestaciónes o enfermedades orales, bien sean locales o sistémicas, en una etapa temprana y asi coordinar con el pediatra del paciente para tratarlas oportunamente. En el caso de que su niño sea mayor de tres (3) años, nosotros tomaremos las radiográfias necesarias para detectar caries, monitorear la erupcion de los dientes, la aparicion de dientes extras, conocidos como diente supernumerarios o bien sea para determinar si es necesario de ortodoncia o para prevenir maloclusiones. Lo mas importante de la primera consulta con el dentista pediátricoes que permitirá que su bebe se familiarice con el odontólogo y no solo acuda la entista cuando tiene dolor o necesite tratameinto dental, de esta manera sentirá menos miedo o ansiedad en las futuras consultas o tratamientos y asocie la visital al dentista como algo habitual Recuerde que la Odontología Pediátrica de hoy en día está dedicando su mayor esfuerzo a la prevención!
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Mi Familia
¿Debe castigar a sus hijos? Por Munir Shivji
¿Está usted consciente que el sembrar miedo en los niños no tiene fin alguno y genera sentimientos de vergüenza y humillación? Se ha comprobado que el miedo genera eventualmente, un comportamiento antisocial, incluyendo crímenes y el abuso de sustancias. Asimismo, los estudios muestran que los castigos corporales y otras técnicas de disciplina física pueden crear problemas emocionales y de comportamiento constantes. La cruel disciplina física les enseña a los niños que la violencia es la única forma de poder solucionar problemas. El control o manipulación de la disciplina compromete la confianza entre padres e hijos y daña el vínculo afectivo. La disciplina positiva es un programa diseñado para enseñarle a los jóvenes a ser responsables, respetuosos y miembros valiosos de sus comunidades. En base a los Best Sellers de Disciplina Positiva escritos por la Dra. Jane Nelson, este programa enseña habilidades sociales y de subsistencia importantes de forma muy respetuosa, estimulando tanto a niños como a adultos. Consejos Básicos • Permita las consecuencias naturales • Ofrezca opciones • Sea sensible ante las emociones fuertes • Utilice las consecuencias lógicas con moderación y compasión • Mantenga una relación positiva • Use la empatía y el respeto • Trabaje una solución en conjunto • Sea proactivo • Entienda las habilidades de desarrollo del menor • Proponga hechos en lugar de reclamos 32 www.imaginekidsmagazine.com
• Desarrolle habilidades para solucionar problemas y de comunicación efectivas • Use Disciplina que enseña (ni consentidora, ni rigurosa) • Enfóquese en una solución en lugar de un castigo • Estimulación (en lugar de elogios) El Innovative School de West Houston le ofrecerá un taller complementario sobre Formas de Crianza con Disciplina Positiva para padres con niños recién nacidos hasta los seis años de edad, el 21 de junio de 2014, de 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Esta clase está diseñada para ayudar a los padres a relacionarse de forma más efectiva con sus hijos. Los padres aprenderán las técnicas, herramientas y necesidades claves para desarrollar una solución en base a métodos de disciplina. La sesión será conducida por Kathryn Miller. Kathryn es instructora en el Houston Montessori Center para Profesores y del Institute of Montessori Education enfocado en la educación de la infancia temprana de Montessori. Frecuentemente, ella realiza talleres a nivel local y nacional para la American Montessori Society. Viviste www.theinnovativeschool.com para obtener mayor información y para el RVSP Munir Shivji es el Director de The Innovative School. Cuenta con un MACTE que lo certifica con una credencial AMS Montessori para Infancia Temprana y cuenta con la credencial Administrativa AMS de Montessori para el Centro de Educación de Montessori (Center for Montessori Education) en Nueva York. Actualmente, Munir s el Director Profesional del directorio de la Sociedad Estadounidense de Montessori (American Montessori Society).
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Comer Juntos si Importa Mejoras en las calificaciones
Dietas más saludables Relaciones mas cercanas con sus padres Se ha demostrado el impacto beneficioso que la hora de la comida familiar tiene en los niños de todas las edades. Una reciente tendencia de investigación ha mostrado que los niños que no cenan con sus familias tienen más probabilidades de:
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Tomar Se ha demostrado el impacto beneficioso que la hora de la comida familiar tiene en los niños de todas las edades. Una investigación adicional encontró que los niños que disfrutan de las comidas en familia tienen:
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Un informe de la Universidad de Michigan evaluó el estudio más completo realizado sobre este tema. Este informe giraba en la idea de cómo los niños estadounidenses invertían su tiempo entre 1981 y 1997 en comparación con la actualidad. Los investigadores descubrieron que la cantidad de tiempo que los niños invertían tomando sus alimentos en casa era el único gran indicador de mejores logros académicos en la escuela y de menores problemas de comportamiento. La hora de la comida fue más influyente que cualquier periodo de tiempo invertido en la escuela, estudiando, en servicios religiosos o practicando deportes. ¿No funciona para el horario de su familia? Tenga en mente que no tiene que ser necesariamente la cena. Y no tiene que ser cada noche. Compartir los alimentos tan sólo una vez por semana puede marcar una diferencia. El reconocer la importancia de las comidas familiares es un paso importante para reunir a la familia y para generar un compromiso de vínculo mediante la camaradería. Con solo un pequeño esfuerzo, su familia puede estar más saludable y ser más feliz, simplemente con tomarse el tiempo de sentarse y comer juntos tantas veces como les sea posible.
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Big Little JC sigue apoyando a los niños con discapacidades
La organización sin fines de lucro Big Little JC, fundada por Yvette Castillo, realizó la Carrera de 5 kilómetros y Duathlon Infantil a beneficio de los niños y jóvenes con discapacidades severas que los hacen dependientes de medicamentos. El evento fue realizado el Domingo 30 de Marzo, iniciando en el estacionamiento del Loan Star College de Barker Cypress y hacienda la ruta por la comunidad de Towne Lake. Participaron 435 corredores y se entregaron premios a los ganadores general, regular, master y premier, así como al segundo y tercer lugar por categoría. Abraham Puche / Fotos: Mary Car de Paiva