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INSIDE
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Scott Soden gives his daughter Piper, 7, pushes on a swinging dish at Lake Sammamish State Park Oct. 16 during opening weekend for the new destination playground.
KIDS AND PETS PAGE 5 There are many factors when integrating pets into families with children.
PAGE 19 EYE CARE Studies show the importance of recognizing vision problems early.
NEVER ALONE PAGE 8 Officials offer parents resources to help a suicidal youth through their pain.
MUSIC PAGE 20 Studies still show that students develop better with lessons in music.
DRUG FREE PAGE 12 Experts offer simple tips to keep kids clean through the school year.
PICKY EATERS PAGE 23 Here are some easy tips to get your child to clean their plate at meal time.
ACTIVE KIDS PAGE 13 Here are some ideas to keep youth engaged as the cooler weather rolls in.
GROWING UP BABY PAGE 24 Experts offer some easy tips to help your toddler and baby develop.
BOOK LIST PAGE 14 Some reading suggestions to help develop the next creative generation.
CONCUSSIONS PAGE 26 Sports experts offer parents solutions to keep their children safer.
STUDENTS & SLEEP PAGE 16 Medical experts agree that today’s youth are going to school too early.
21ST CENTURY CAREER PAGE 27 Technology experts offer ways today’s students can prepare for tomorrow’s jobs.
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WELCOME FAMILY There are many factors to consider when integrating pets and kids
Jennifer Maclin
When Jennifer Maclin brought kitten Jules into their home, she took measured steps to introduce her both to daughter Isla, 3, and Butters, 10.
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Caring for a pet Taking care of a pet can help children develop social skills. However, certain guidelines apply: n Since very young children (under the age of 3-4 years) do not have the maturity to control aggressive and angry impulses, they should be monitored with pets at all times. n Young children (under 10 years) are unable to care for a large animal, a cat or a dog on their own. n Parents must oversee the pet’s care even if they believe their child is old enough to care for a pet. n If children become lax in caring for a pet, parents may have to take over the responsibility on their own. n Children should be reminded in a gentle, not scolding, way that animals, like people, need food, water and exercise. n If a child continues to neglect a pet, a new home may have to be found for the animal. n Parents serve as role models. Children learn responsible pet ownership by observing their parents’ behavior. Source: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Caleb Maclin, 6, and new family kitten Jules get to know each other. Jennifer Maclin
By David Hayes dhayes@isspress.com Jennifer Maclin visited Seattle Humane on Oct. 9, accompanied by her sister Melissa, with the intention of finding another four-legged member to add to her family. “My son Caleb and I really wanted an orange cat. I told my sister if we walk in there and there are no orange cats, we were out of there,” Maclin said. “I left with a brown tabby. I saw the little kitten and couldn’t say no.” Maclin and her husband are actually repeat customers to Seattle Humane, where they picked out their second puppy, Butters, a yellow Lab, who joined
On the web To learn more about Seattle Humane’s pet programs, go to seattlehumane.org.
mutt Chloe. Now that they were getting long in the tooth at 10 and 13, and their human children, Caleb, 6, and Isla, 3, were well-acclimated to four-legged family members, Maclin said they were ready to add a kitten to the mix. “Thankfully, our dogs are quite old. They were our first kids,” she said. “So the children were pretty used to animals. We’ve been teaching them for quite a while how to be around animals, how to
be gentle and how to approach them.” Jenna Pringle of Seattle Humane said Maclin took the correct approach when it comes to integrating new pets into families with established pets. “We really encourage a family meeting to define roles, like who will take care of litter box, who’ll feed, walk and be active with training,” Pringle said. “It’s always good to have a conversation to make the kids included.” She also recommends parents visit shelters first when choosing a pet so they can meet with an adviser while finding a match, be it a cat or a dog. Children are also welcome to come along on that first visit, Pringle added. The first step before visiting an adop-
tion agency is researching which type of pet is best for the family lifestyle. “You probably don’t want a husky if you’re really busy or introverted,” Pringle said. Seattle Humane performs behavior assessments for all the cats and dogs they receive, researching their handling, breed history and foster care information. Maclin said she was especially impressed with Seattle Humane’s foster family program. For example, their new addition Jules was the last kitten of a litter being cared for by a foster family. “The work their foster families do is amazing,” Maclin said. “The kitten we got came into house and never hid. Our
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being around animals, veterinarian was shocked learning lessons of care how social she was from early on. the beginning.” Seattle Humane also Pringle said Seattle has a teen club for ages Humane is always in 13-17 that meets on camsearch of foster families pus weekly to learn about for its animals, especially animal care and welfare during kitten season. and learn of other com“It can be a really munity outreach projects. great experience for kids For now, Maclin said as long as they can cope they have not assigned with the fact that the pet any duties to the care of will be brought back to the kitten. The children be adopted,” Pringle said. Jennifer Maclin are allowed to feed the “The families we hear Jennifer Maclin carefully introduced kitten Jules into dogs, but the most they from say the kids really her family’s house which was already home to two do with Jules is announce enjoy it. They spread so seasons dogs, Choe, 13 (above) and Butters, 10. with certainty when she’s much love to another them empathy and carShe said having pets hungry and wants to family, like a revolving has many benefits for two ing. It’s a great tool for play. door.” us as teaching moments. growing kids. “The main thing is Pringle said Seattle If they’ve done some“Our pediatrician says Humane has pet programs getting them used to the thing potentially harmful growing up with pets, notion there’s a cat and for kids of all ages, such to the dogs, we ask them they’ll have less chance they need to pay attenas summer preschool pet how would you like it if of developing asthma tion to it. As the kids events. Kids ages 4 to 5 someone grabbed your or pet allergies because grow, we’ll have them spend an hour with a tail? They get to examthey’ve been exposed do more. I would love to companion animal, sing ine their own behavior a their whole life,” Maclin get one of them on litter songs, perform crafts and SANDY/LAURA F.FINAL.PARENTS GUIDE.CMYK. NEIL.ePROOF.PARENT GUIDE.CMYK. RVS 1026 LAM 1102said. LAM PDF 1026 LAM little better.” said. “Plus it’s teaching duty,”PDF Maclin games and get used to 46.17533.THUR.1110.1-4P.LAM
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Never feel alone Where to look when seeking help for a suicidal youth
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By Lizz Giordano lgiordano@isspress.com
Victoria Wagner, YSSP’s executive director, said parents are often afraid to ask their Suicide is the leading children if they have cause of death of youth had experienced any suibetween the ages of 15 cidal thoughts, for fear and 24, and for the past of “planting” the idea in two years suicide rates their head. “But asking have been on the rise has never caused someall around the country, including in Issaquah and one to commit suicide,” Wagner said. Sammamish. Wagner suggests parIn Washington, an ents should begin daily average of two youth die check-ins with their chilevery week by suicide dren prior to any signs of and another 17 attempt suicide or depression. suicide resulting in hos“When young people pitalization, according to feel safe talking to their the state’s Youth Suicide parents, they are more Prevention Program. apt to bring up problems While not an easy before they get worse,” topic to discuss, it can Wagner said. “There is no be beneficial to start the magic answer, as mental conversation early before illness is complicated, but your child shows any healthy ongoing dialogue symptoms of depression a long way in GUIDE.CMYK. preor suicide. LAURAgoes F.FINAL.PARENTS
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PAGE 10 NOVEMBER 2016 in a caring, non-confrontationventing problems.” al way, ask their child directly It’s important to address “Are you thinking about suiproblems before they become cide?” or ”Do you really want unmanageable, and engagto die?.” ing in ongoing conversations If suicide is mention always about mental health will also take it seriously, and never help break down the stigma leave someone alone if they associated with mental health talk of an immediate plan, care. or have access to a gun or Wagner also suggests not any other potentially deadly letting kids spend a lot of time alone and decreasing time means. kids spend online or on smartYSPP estimates roughly 80 phones or tablets. percent of people who kill According to YSPP, “most themselves have displayed suicidal young people don’t definite signals or talked about really want to die; they just suicide. Other warning signs want their pain to end.” The include a preoccupation with key to prevention is learning death or increased alcohol or the signs of suicide. drug use. Even a recent suicide Wagner said giving away attempt of a friend or family prized possessions or hinting member can be a warning sign, at not being around in the Wagner explained, because future are “red flag” warning teenagers and young adults are signs someone might be thinkmore vulnerable to the pheing about suicide. nomenon of contagion than If warning signs are disother age groups. played, YSPP suggests parents, “If there has GUIDE.CMYK. been a suiLAURA D.ePROOF.PARENTS
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you ... about how you feel.” n “You mean a lot to me and I want to help.” n “I don’t want you to kill yourself.” n “I care about you, about how you are holding up.” n Ask the question: Don’t hesitate and be direct. Talking with young people about suicide won’t put the idea in their heads. n “Are you thinking about suicide?” n “What thoughts or plans do you have?” n “Are you thinking about harming yourself, ending your life?” n “Have you thought about how you would do it?
Call for help Never leave someone along who has expressed an immediate plan, or has access to a gun or other potentially deadly means. n “You’re not alone. Let me help you.” n “I know where we can find help.” n “Let’s talk to someone who can help. Let’s call the crisis line, now.” 24-hour crisis lines n National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273TALK n The Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR n Seattle Crisis Clinic: 1-866-427-4747
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increase in the number of suicide attempts with prescription painkillers. If help is needed, the Crisis Clinic in Seattle is a great resource for parents and youth, providing an anonymous and confidential help line for crisis intervention and referral services. Many 24-hour crisis hotlines exist, including the National Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-TALK), which provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, and the Trevor Project (1-866-4-U-TREVOR), which focuses on crises and suicide prevention among gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth.
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Three tips to keep kids drug-free this school year marijuana in the past work and school projcigarettes and illicit month since the time ects. Encourage childrugs, according to the of the study. dren to invite friends National Survey on Home drug testover, so you know Drug Use and Health more about others with ing kits are readily (NSDUH). whom they spend their available at your local Many extracurricular pharmacy so you can time. activities are known to get answers quickly have positive effects and confidentially. Test your child on students’ grades, For example, First If you suspect your attention span and Check home drug child is experimentbehavior. Afterschool tests detect up to 12 ing with drugs, there activities will keep kids of the most comare tools that can engaged in something Wavebreakmedia - Shutterstock monly abused drugs help you find out for positive while they are Helping youth drug-free requires active parenting. in five minutes with certain in the privacy outside the classroom over 99 percent accuof your own home. and also provide an Seventy-five percent of racy. Testing tips and about peer pressure Open the lines of incentive for staying resources for parents high school students communication and stress—the kinds healthy. If your school Get kids active in can be found at firsthave used addictive of factors that can lead The importance of lacks a particular activextracurricular checkfamily.com. substances, according to drug use. ity in which your child communicating with activities Be proactive. You to CASAColumbia. You can foster comyour child can’t be expresses interest, Adolescents aged have the power to help Additional research munication by reguoverstated. A regular, investigate offerings at 12 to 17 who parkids make healthy by NSDUH showed larly sitting down to open dialogue will local community centicipate in extracurthis school year that 1.8 million adodinner as a family and ters. make children more ricular activities are less NEIL.ePROOF.PARENTS GUIDE.CMYK.RVS5choices 1103 LAM, SCOTT Z.FINAL.PARENTS GUIDE.CMYK. 1103 LAM.had NEWused RVS 6 1103 LAM PDF 1102 LAM and beyond. checking in on home- PDFlescents likely to talk to you likely to use alcohol, StatePoint All parents want to feel confident that their children are happy, healthy and focused on the future. The unfortunate reality is that drug use can derail these goals and put a strain on families. Parents can do a lot to curtail their child’s risk. Here are three tips to help keep kids drugfree this school year and beyond.
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Keeping kids active as temperatures get cooler Family Features As the weather gets colder, it can be harder to motivate kids to step away from their computers and devices and get off the couch. However, it’s essential for kids to participate in active play all year round. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity helps build and maintain healthy bones and muscles, promotes psychological well-being and reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
Sadly, physical activity is becoming less of a priority in kids’ daily routines. A recent survey conducted by Let’s Play, an initiative from Dr Pepper Snapple Group to make active play a daily priority, found that 64 percent of parents said busy schedules stand in the way of more active play for their children, up from 56 percent in 2015. Each season brings its own opportunities for play, and fall is no exception. Families can beat the cold weather blues and stay active together by trying some of the following
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Plan a nature walk to find inspiration and materials for art Even though it’s chilly outside, your family can still get out and enjoy the outdoors. Bundle up and take a nature hike with your kids around the neighborhood or at a local, national or state park. Encourage your kids to collect items like pinecones, acorns and leaves as you go and to be on the lookout for wildlife to observe. After the hike, take out art and craft supplies and help them create
Join a class or indoor sports team Whether you are playing a favorite sport or learning a new one, it is always more fun with other people. Longer stretches of active play are often more likely to occur with friends or siblings. Sign your children up for an indoor sport or class they have never tried before, such as gymnastics, rock climbing, swimming or dance. This allows your children to learn something new, meet kids their age and be active for an extended period of time.
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B OO K L I S T
Lessons from our picture books & creative genius By Ann Crewdson Children’s librarian, Issaquah Library Parents, what are the chances that the books which are good for your children are the ones that interest them the most? We all want that perfect book that’s not too preachy or too didactic but educates as well as entertains and keeps the attention span. A recent study of Nobel Prize Winning Scientists showed that the winners were 22 times more likely to have had a background
‘A Big Surprise for Little Card’ By Charise Mericle Harper Illustrated by Anna Raff Ages: Preschool Little Card lives in the same building with cards of all shapes, heights and sizes. Some are postcards, others raffle tickets and shopping tags. He can’t wait for the day he finds out what he’s supposed to be when he grows up. One day his special letter comes, addressing him as L.C. and he moves to birthday party school where he believed he’d be taught how to sing happy birthday, decorate rooms and host games. He was the best student in his class. Just when he thought he knew himself pretty well, fate intervened. An old friend pays Little Card a visit, explaining they had mixed up their identities. A whole new door opens up to a world where belongingness, books and being happy reveals the true meaning of L.C. and what it means to be at the public library.
in dancing, acting and music. Adam Grant, the author of the book “The Originals” said the best predictors of how creative a generation becomes is inherent in its children’s books. Do they demonstrate how to be creative and are the main characters involved in feats never tried before? How should parents have a dialogue with their child afterwards? Let us help you choose some winners out of our King County Library System collection.
‘Love Monster & the Last Chocolate’ By Rachel Bright Ages: Toddler For the wonderful chocoholics out there. Love Monster was just getting back from his vacation when he finds a box of chocolates sitting on his doorstep. Who wouldn’t light up and think it was his lucky day? In this story, “monsters” love chocolate, especially Love Monster. The chocolate selection was the best, just about every kind from double toffee diamond, fudge button, honeycomb yum to zesty zoomer was packed in to the special box. He struggles between keeping the box all to himself and wanting to share it with his friends—the “what if” questions plague his monster mind. Thank goodness for “queasy-squeezy” feelings that make you do the right thing. Love Monster changes his mind. Rachel Bright’s third book about adorable Love Monster is a lesson about not being greedy, caring for others and sharing.
‘Who’s Hungry?’
‘The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles’ By Michelle Cuevas Illustrated Ellen E. Stead Ages: Preschool
In this simple, early-literacy book with interactive flaps, children learn what each animal eats and what foods are their favorites. What is the sound of a seal gulping down fish? How about a horse eating hay? What do monkeys eat? So many things for your little one to ponder. Drawings of wide-eyed critters having the munchies are humorous and informative. The book leaves it open to the reader — is anybody hungry and what would you like to eat?
The uncorker of ocean bottles wishes he had a message meant just for him. In this land of make belief, communication is by bottle. The uncorker lived alone and had the sole responsibility of watching for shiny bottles, day by day, to deliver its contents to the its recipient. One day he uncorks a mysterious invitation to a party, addressed to no one. The uncorker decides to go to the party, after not being able to deliver the message, to apologize for his failure only to discover he is a welcome and expected guest.
By Dean Hacohen and Sherry Scharschmidt Ages: Young Toddler
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‘Duddle Puck: The Puddle Duck’ By Karma Wilson Illustrated by Marcellus Hall Ages: Toddler
In this enchanting companion book to “ABC Dream,” Kim Krans does it again with her pen-and-ink drawings profiling each number and surrounding it with dreamy scenes of animals and nature. Upon first glance, the book’s audience appears to be toddlers with black and white drawings. However, the numbers go up to 20, suggesting readers should be more advanced. It is beautiful book for adult collectors. Preschoolers and kindergarteners will enjoy the search and find feature, found at the back of the book.
Duddle Puck is clucks, honks, oinks, neighs and never quacks, making him a total disgrace to the farm. Gilly Goose, the noble goose, was especially conceited and harsh. Proper ducks just didn’t oink, cluck, honk, neigh nor hiphip hooray. When the barn animals get together to teach Duddle a lesson, there are hilarious, uproarious results. Hints of Jules Fieffer’s Bark George in this book, makes it a story time winner. International best seller Karma Wilson’s writing is witty and characterization of Duddle Puck, funny.
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Parents Guide ‘Quackers’ By Liz Wong Ages: Young Toddler to Toddler Like all ducks, Quackers lived on a pond with all the other ducks, never fitting in 100 percent. One day, he comes upon an odd duck in his path named Mittens. Mittens shows him a place where animals like him drank milk, chased mice and cuddled together in the barn. Before long, however, Quackers began to miss the duck pond. He was torn between two worlds but then realized that he didn’t have to choose. He could be assimilated in one and still part of another. Liz Wong expertly juggles identity politics through anthropomorphic animals and cute drawings.
‘Cleonardo: The Little Inventor’ By Mary Grand Pré Ages: Preschool In this fictional tale about the descendent of Leonardo da Vinci, Cleonardo is a vibrant, creative, dreamer just like the men before her in the family. It would be natural to follow in her father’s footsteps but he doesn’t think she is ready. When the town helps the Grand Festival of Inventions, Cleo secretly makes something of her own from the forest full of treasures and submits her entry. She couldn’t wait to see the face on her father’s face. In this gorgeous book by Caldecott Honor Winner Mary GrandPré is a touching tale of father and daughter and family traditions that live on.
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‘Tito the Magician’ By Guido van Genechten Ages: Toddler Tito is a story about an aspiring magician but it is also story about great teachers. Tito admired Manu from afar. He would watch from outside the big red circus tent and dream of a day he would be a famous magician. He thought Manu was great: sprinkling powder, making things appear out of thin air. Tito tried to do the same things at home but to no avail. One day, he asks Manu to be his mentor and kindly, he agrees. Under Manu’s wings, Tito gains the confidence, courage and assertiveness necessary to be a magician. We learn that’s where the real magic resides.
‘Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis’ By Jabari Asim Illustrated by E.B. Lewis. Ages: Preschool and Up The fascinating story of Georgia Congressman, John Lewis’ remarkable childhood on a farm. He grew up in rural Alabama and had a congregation of chickens. This is where his passion to advocate for the voiceless came from. Chickens who would have been traded for flour, sugar and bolts of cloth were rescued by John’s protest. John knew how to speak up and speak out whenever things weren’t right at an early age. These humble beginnings and henhouse sermons earned him the name Preacher and secured his future as a great Civil Rights leader.
‘Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah’ By Laurie Ann Thompson Ages: Preschool and Up In Ghana, Africa, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah was born with only one leg. People thought he was useless and a curse upon the village. Emmanuel learned how to fend for himself at an early age. Emmanuel was clever — he started to think of ways to win over his classmates, inviting them to play soccer. In turn, they invited him for bike rides. Emmanuel fell off the bike, over and over again but didn’t give up until finally, he could ride. He wrote to “The Challenged Athletes Foundation” and they gave him a bike, a helmet, shorts, socks and gloves. With the King’s blessing, he biked 400 miles across Ghana and in only 10 days. He educated people on his physical disability and showed the whole world that a one-legged person can set out to do great things.
‘Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis’ By Lindsey Bonnice Ages: Young Toddler Libby is best friends with Pearl. Pig princesses are one of a kind and for Libby, she sees herself in their common interests. They both love the color pink. Look at the way they dress, tutus and all. They fly around with imaginary capes to save the day. Cooking is great fun and Pearl is a “ham.” Laughter and joy abounds. Infants and young toddlers will delight at this odd couple who never seem to tire of one another. Charming photographs and appropriate text occupy each page until reaching a beautiful ending.
‘The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanos’ By Duncan Tonatiuh Ages: Preschool and Up Based on an Aztec legend about two volcanoes in Mexico Iztaccihuatl and Popocatépetl, this is a love story about a kind and beautiful princess named Izta who wouldn’t settle for material wealth. Suitors from distant lands tried to court her expensive gifts but she rejected them all. It would take a brave warrior with a true heart for her to fall in love and that person was Popoca. From the moment he laid eyes on her, Popoca promised to stay by her side no matter what but there were forces working against him — Izta’s father didn’t want a soldier marrying his daughter.
‘P’ésk’a and the First Salmon Ceremony’ By Scot Ritchie Ages: Preschool and Up In this book by awardwinning author and illustrator, Scot Ritchie, readers will be transported to British Columbia, 1,000 years ago when the Sts’ailes tribe flourished. P’ésk’a is a young child who notices the ceremonial tray was left behind and rushes through the village to find the chief. The very first Salmon Ceremony would be happening in the evening. His people thank the river for giving their most important food--the salmon. Canoes are carved, drums are made and bones casted into the river. An afterward, a letter and a glossary are located at the back of the book.
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Issaquah Middle School students tour the new campus earlier this year. Medical experts say middle school students should start school no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
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Students start school too early
By Christina Corrales-Toy ccorrales-toy@isspress.com A pantheon of expert medical organizations agree: Secondary schools across the nation start too early and it’s negatively affecting adolescents who need 8.5 to 9.5 hours of a
sleep every night. Dr. Judith Owens of the American Academy of Pediatrics called chronic sleep loss among this age group “one of the most common — and easily fixable — public health issues in the U.S. today.” In June, the American
Medical Association adopted a policy encouraging middle and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. “Scientific evidence strongly suggests that allowing adolescents more time for sleep at the appropriate hours
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On the web Resources for parents regarding sleep and teens n Start School Later: startschoollater.net National Sleep Foundation: sleepfoundation.org n American Academy of Pediatrics start times study: bit.ly/1oxSndV n Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information: cdc.gov/features/school-start-times n Start School Later Issaquah: tinyurl.com/sslissaquahpage Barnett is well-versed in the numerous scientific studies. That’s why she’s taking the charge to educate the community about the need for later start times. “It’s a fact. Sleep deprivation negatively impacts physical and mental health, safety and learning,” said Barnett, chapter leader of the Start School Later Issaquah initiative.
The impacts Only 32 percent of American teens reported getting at least eight hours of sleep on an average school night, according to the American Medical Association There are several reasons teens aren’t getting enough sleep, including both environmental and biological factors, Barnett said. Puberty is accompanied by a biological delay or
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shift in circadian rhythm, contributing to later bedtimes and wake times among teens. Research shows sleep-wake cycles begin to shift up to two hours later at the start of puberty, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Extracurricular activities, homework, jobs and use of technology could also contribute to teens’ lack of sleep. “But the evidence strongly suggests that a too-early start to the school day is a critical contributor to chronic sleep deprivation among American adolescents,” the American Academy of Pediatrics report said. Adolescents who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight, engage in unhealthy risk behaviors such as abusing drugs or alcohol and perform poorly in school, according to the CDC. “Mental manifestations of inadequate sleep often include poor memory performance and mood disorders,” according to the American Medical Association statement. “Symptoms of depression and anxiety are also more evident with those who get less than six hours of
sleep each night.” Start times in Issaquah High school students in Issaquah begin classes at 7:25 a.m., but there’s a current push to get that changed. Citing the overall benefit to the health and safety of students, Superintendent Ron Thiele announced he’s convinced the district should change its bell schedule at the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. “Clearly this has been a hot topic of conversation and a learning journey for me as well,” Thiele said. After researching numerous studies, Thiele said he’s more convinced than ever about the benefits of students getting more sleep as they get older. In the latest proposal, high school students would start at 8 a.m., middle schools at 8:10 a.m. and elementary schools at 9:10 a.m. They would get out at 2:52 p.m., 2:35 p.m. and 3:35 p.m. After an initial proposal in 2015 that would have inverted elementary and high school start times, Thiele was unable to get a consensus from the community and
teaching staff on whether to make the change. The biggest concerns were too early of a start for elementary students and a too-late 4 p.m. release time that would have conflicted with both students’ and teachers’ after-school extracurricular activities and commutes. Support for this more moderate proposal seemed to be growing, though. “I think people are overall supportive of it,” Barnett said. “I think people are feeling like this proposal is a pretty good compromise and that it’s not going to cut into afterschool activities as much.” It’s still 30 minutes earlier than the recommended time, but it’s a start, Barnett said. “It’s not just a matter of changing the bell times — I think that’s very important — but I really do think that our society as a whole totally undervalues and underestimates the importance of sleep. “We’re taught about exercise, about nutrition, but almost nothing about sleep. That needs to change.” Reporter David Hayes contributed to this report
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results in improvements in health, academic performance, behavior, and general well-being,” said William E. Kobler, an AMA board member. Dr. Anne Wheaton of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found fewer than 1 in 5 secondary schools nationwide began school at the recommended 8:30 a.m. or later timeframe, according to her 2015 report. “Getting enough sleep is important for students’ health, safety and academic performance,” she said. “Early school start times, however, are preventing many adolescents from getting the sleep they need.” Adolescent psychiatrist and Issaquah School District parent Dea
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Advocates encourage importance of kids’ eye care Family Features
Studies repeatedly emphasize the importance of diagnosing vision problems at an early age, but that’s something many parents assume is being covered by their children’s school system. In reality, an estimated one in four American schoolage children have vision problems that – if untreated – can affect learning ability, personality and behavioral developments, adjustment in school and, ultimately, could lead to blindness. While it’s true that schools may provide vision screenings for younger children, one study found that even if a child failed such an exam, 50 percent of parents were unaware of the failure two months after the screening. Furthermore, these screenings do not adequately test for prevalent vision disorders such as amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes) or significant refractive error. These disorders can, if left untreated, have an economic impact, too – children’s vision disorders cost an estimated $10 billion annually in the United States alone. These issues
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potential vision disorders for children before they enter school – even though this is something only three states currently require of their school systems. What’s more, research has shown that of children in the 9-to15 age group, only 10 percent who needed eyeglasses actually had them. Through the Kids See: Success initiative, a partnership of the Vision Impact Institute, Optometry Giving
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Sight and VSP Vision Care, experts in the eye care field are working to educate parents, legislators, child advocacy groups, school nurses, teachers and administrators about the social, educational and future economic benefits of comprehensive eye exams for children prior to entering kindergarten. Regardless of whether your local schools require eye exams before entry into kindergarten, your child and
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By Stuart Miller
The Mount Si High School Jazz Band performs at the North Bend Farmers Market in June.
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Music remains key to a child’s education
By Stuart Miller smiller@isspress.com When schools face budget cuts, arts education is often the first to suffer. The arts are sometimes seen as less crucial to teach than science, math or humanities, if there needs to be a choice. “Not in Issaquah,” said Barbara Irish, a music teacher at Issaquah High School. “Issaquah supports the arts.” Music education opportunities, in particular, enjoy a stronghold in the Issaquah, Snoqualmie and North Bend areas. Issaquah High School offers instructional classes in guitar, piano and song writing, as well as supporting a jazz band, concert band, marching band, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, choir, vocal jazz ensemble and a philhar-
monic band. Mount Si High School offers a similar array of options, and has excelled in one in particular. The jazz band, led by Matt Wenman, is one of the best in the country. Since Wenman started as band director there in 2013, Mount Si has competed three consecutive times in the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, in 201416. The competition invites only the top 15 bands in North America, chosen through a blind screening process. “Wenman made me the player I am today,” Mount Si senior Conner Drake said. “I used to think like ‘notes on a page.’ Jazz band opened up ways to see music.” Drake, who plays piano in jazz
Parents Guide band, also credited Danny Kolke, founder of JazzClubsNW, with shaping him into an awardwinning jazz musician. North Bend fosters a unique jazz community, usually unheard of in small towns or even bigger ones like Issaquah and Sammamish. JazzClubsNW hosts a weekly jam session/ performance at Piccola Cellars in North Bend called Future Jazz Heads. The event features students from the awardwinning jazz bands at Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie, Twin Falls Middle School in North Bend, and Chief Kanim Middle School in Fall City. The venue hosts consistent jazz performances usually three or more times per week. Music education in Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah schools helps shape students into wellrounded people, Irish said. Students involved in music education have been show to have higher scores on standardized testing. It also has social benefits. “It allows students to form lasting friendships and relationships,” Irish said. “It teaches them discipline and confidence.” While school music programs offer these benefits to students, they take place in an environment that can be stifling to creativity. Music class is a creative respite inside regimented bell schedules and standardized learning curriculum. Private music education can have similar benefits in a different environment.
“It shouldn’t be like a class you don’t want to take,” guitar teacher Davey French said of learning to play instruments. French plays lead guitar in the popular rock band Everclear, and also runs Davey French Studios in Snoqualmie, offering guitar lessons to all ages. French’s students, while not in a school program, get the benefits Irish described for her students. French said he’s taught shy, introverted kids guitar and watched their confidence grow with practice and hard work. Eventually, he said, they feel a pride and accomplishment with concrete improvement. Musicians often gravitate toward other musicians, helping friendships form. French will sometimes teach students as a band rather than as individuals. In one of these “school of rock” set ups, French practiced with a group of several kids around 10 years old, helping them practice as a cohesive band, and put together a set list. Eventually the kids performed their set at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant on Snoqualmie Ridge. Few would doubt that performing in public increased their confidence and strengthened their relationships with each other. While school music education often focuses on reading sheet music and charts, French did not learn that way. When he was 11, he said, he found a KISS record and started trying to play
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Davey French, lead guitarist for rock band Everclear, also teaches music lessons for youth out of Davey French Studios in Snoqualmie.
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Conner Drake, 17, plays a keyboard in the music room of his Snoqualmie home.
along with it on guitar. “I’d sit there and try to move the needle back to exactly the right spot” to hear the tune over and over again, he said. “It trained my ear.” French brings that attitude toward teaching his students. There are different understandings of music, he said, and teachers must learn how to think like their student – whether that is best done with sheet music, playing by ear, or any other style. Everybody learns a little differently. Drake, an Essentially Ellington Outstanding Musician, was put on the piano bench at age 7 by his parents. They intended to keep him in lessons until his teen years. During his time in
classical piano lessons, “I didn’t like it, there was too much pressure,” Drake said. “There was freedom in jazz band.” Drake also found an inspiring teacher in Kolke, who helped develop him as a jazz musician. “I get a lot of kids that had a bad experience at piano lessons,” French said. When French was a kid, he left the school band to play guitar. “Band was so strict, guitar wasn’t,” French said. “No one told me to practice.” But he would, sometimes for 8 hours per day. French, who lives on Snoqualmie Ridge, now spends most of the year touring and playing shows with Everclear. The rest he
spends teaching guitar in Snoqualmie. Drake on the other hand, whose traditional musical upbringing was very different from French, just released his first piano-instrumental album of original songs, titled “Who We Are,” before graduating from high school. Our area has a wealth of musical opportunities for young people. Topnotch school music programs, music electives and classes are available to all. A treasure chest of private instruction is all around. For whatever the personality, musical understanding, taste or instrument, there is likely a way to bestow the benefits of music education on all our kids.
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Five ways to persuade a picky eater at meal time many choices, which can be overwhelming. Instead, limit the options and let them pick from two meal options, such as a turkey sandwich or a peanut butter and jelly.
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For parents with a picky eater, it may seem that no amount of coaxing or prodding will get that little mouth in motion. A fresh approach may be all you need to make meal time a more enjoyable experience for all. Proper nourishment is essential for a child’s development, so when a battle of wills erupts over food, it can leave parents feeling especially frustrated and concerned about their child’s well-being. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can adapt to get meal time on track and healthy eating habits underway.
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Make a one-bite rule A simple fact is that not everyone likes everything when it comes to food. Allow your child a sense of control in making decisions about the foods he or she likes or dislikes. When offering new items, implement a rule that requires trying at least one bite. Then, if he or she declines more, set it aside and focus on the other foods you are offering. Remember, tastes change over time – even day to day
Approach meals like building blocks Think of each meal as a tower of blocks you’re teaching your child to stack. The bottom piece, the sturdy foundation, is a familiar food he or she willingly accepts like chicken or noodles. Then layer on additional pieces, such as adding a sauce with pureed veggies or a new protein.
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Ways to make caring for babies and toddlers easier StatePoint
Caring for a baby or toddler is not easy, but today’s millennial parents have more options to help make the job easier. Parents of young children can take a cue from special events like Babypalooza, which brings together top baby brands, parenting influencers and media to showcase the latest products and trends for new parents. Karyn Ravin, the presenter of Babypalooza, shares an inside look at the biggest highlights from this year’s event. Embrace mealtime messes Parents are encouraged to embrace the mess at mealtime when little ones are trying new foods. It can inspire a child’s creativity and develop their sensory skills, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. Inspired by parents who stress the mess, Fisher-Price created the new 4-in-1 Total Clean High Chair, complete with a seat and tray that actually fit in the dishwasher, as well as other easy-to-clean features. Get high-tech with car seat safety When installed correctly, car seats save lives, yet four out of five times seats are not installed properly and there is not an easy way to check and monitor the seat over time — until now. The brand new 4moms selfinstalling car seat will be available this fall. It installs itself by automatically leveling and tensioning. It then continuously monitors its status during use to ensure it is always installed correctly and sends alerts to your phone if anything needs to be adjusted.
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A new 4-in-1 Total Clean High Chair is designed to allow toddlers to embrace mealtime messes with its easy cleanup qualities. Kick some rash Eighty-two percent of millennial parents wish they had more tricks up their sleeve to prevent diaper rash, according to a recent survey by Boudreaux’s Butt Paste, the maker of rash relief formulas that are fast acting without harsh ingredients. Free from parabens, preservatives, phthalates and talc, and formulated
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Simple ways to combat concussions in youth sports Family Features With athletes of all ages taking to fields and courts, there are important steps to take in keeping young athletes safe during practice and games. Data from U.S. Youth Soccer shows that the number of kids playing increased nearly 90 percent – with nearly 3 million children ages 7-17 playing each year – from 1990 to 2014. As soccer has risen in popularity, so has the rate on injuries – especially concussions – according to a Nationwide Children’s Hospital study published recently in “Pediatrics.” The number of youth treated in emergency rooms in the United States due to soccer-related injuries increased by 78 percent over the 25 years covered by the study. While concussions and other “closed-head” injuries accounted for just 7 percent of those injuries, the annual rate of those injuries per 10,000 children playing soccer increased drastically. While the study’s authors from the hospital’s Center for Injury Research and Policy said some of the increase reflects the growing awareness about concussions, there are steps that can be taken to reduce exposure and increase
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Understand return to play protocol Coaches and parents should encourage players to always report blows to the head and be vigilant in looking for athletes who may have sustained injuries. If a player does sustain a concussion, they should seek medical attention and work together with an athletic trainer on proper return-toplay protocol before returning to competition.
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Soccer,” which is available at NSCAA.com/heading, illustrates specific techniques, exercises and practice activities that are available for coaches to download or print. For more tips to properly coach young athletes on the fundamentals of heading and other soccer skills, visit nscaa.com.
recently ruled that there should be no heading in games or practice for any players age 10 and under and a limited amount of heading for those ages 11-13. It is important that coaches know the correct techniques and have the right educational tools to properly train their players. The fundamental steps include: n Keeping feet shoulderwidth apart and knees bent in an athletic position n Tucking the chin and maintaining a stiff neck n Using arms for balance (and to shield opponents) n Concentrating with eyes open and mouth closed n Focusing on striking the ball with the middle of the forehead
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Preparing students for careers that don’t yet exist How to get your child ready for a 21st century career Family Features Family Features To truly prepare for careers of the future, it’s important for students to consider ways both in the classroom and outside of it that they can learn the essential skills needed to solve problems and think critically; skills that will serve them well in any career field. Today’s students are growing up in an increasingly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) focused world, regardless of career choice. You can help your student develop a deeper understanding of STEM and other lifelong skills to prepare them for any future career with these strategies that give students first-hand experience: Shadow an Expert Many STEM careers are expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the STEM field is expected to increase by 9 million jobs by 2022. Among the benefits of job shadowing, some of the most important include gaining insight on company cultures, picking the brains of experts and, perhaps most valuable for the future, logging time with potential future
employers. For example, a student could shadow a computer programmer to gain knowledge of the ins and outs of coding in a professional setting. It’s never too early to start building a network of professional contacts. Take Advantage of Classroom Technology Of course, despite the benefits of learning outside of school, the classroom is one of the most important educational incubators for the next generation of STEM experts. To make the school experience truly worthwhile for today’s students, learning the technology of the future is a necessity. One such tool is the TI-Innovator Hub, which helps motivate students to explore coding, math, science and engineering design. The palm-sized box with a built-in microcontroller plugs into the graphing calculator many middle and high school students already own, and gives them access to the same technology used by leading engineers around the world to design cutting-edge products from smart watches to 3-D printers. It introduces students to coding – the language that tells things how to work, when and in what order – help-
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Many STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities are preparing today’s students for career opportunities that may develop tomorrow. ing them do things like making their own stoplight or turning bananas into musical instruments. For more tips and tools to inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers and critical thinkers, visit education.ti.com. Participate in Camps and Programs While classroom participation gives students a general introduction to STEM, those who are interested in going a step further can choose to attend camps or take part in specialized programs. Some options include joining a robotics team to learn about engineering and
technology, attending a coding camp to experiment with programming or becoming a part of a math club to engage with fellow number crunchers. By attending camps or joining programs, STEM students can surround themselves with peers of similar interests to help boost excitement for these critical subjects for career success. The steps students take today are crucial to preparing them for the future. With the right tools, experiences and insights, today’s students will be ready to tackle successful careers and have the skills to drive innovation forward.
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