About Families Lebanon March 2009 by Angie DeAngelo

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Preparing Teenagers:

A BABYSITTER IN THE MAKING Making Children

SMARTER THROUGH MUSIC Bedtime Routine

GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT

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Volume 13, No. 7 March 2009 Page 20

About Families bringing families together since 1995

ON THE COVER 12

A Babysitter in the Making

Parents Can Make Their Children Smarter Through Music

Good Night, Sleep Tight

HOW TO REACH US

Love, Limits & Lessons: When a Child Uses Powerful Words that Hurt

Wesley Wonders: Camp in the City? How Surprising!

Dear Teacher

FEATURES 3

Raising Tweens - Reading Between the Lines of Childhood and Teenage Years

Specialty Camps Offer a Program for Every Interest

Berks Phone 610-670-2300 toll free: 800-673-2454 fax: 610-670-9251

Lebanon Phone 717-273-8127

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Web site: www.aboutfamiliespa.com To reach the editor and to send a calendar event item: Editor Mari Conners maric@aboutfamiliespa.com

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DEPARTMENTS

Music in Our Schools Directory

March Event Planning Guide

Reel Life With Jane

Camp Directory

Creative Crafts

Health News: Childhood Skin Infections

March It Figures

Kid’s Activity Page

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Party Page

Classified Directory

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COMING NEXT MONTH

From the Editor’s Desk

Birthday Party on a Budget

Teacher of the Month

Teens and Sleep: Turn Off Your iPod and Go To Bed Prevent Child Abuse! Know the Signs

From the Editor’s Desk Music in the air… here is great significance attached to many dates this time of year. For instance, I know dozens of folks who are anxiously looking forward to March 8 as it is the day we “spring” ahead one hour. Others are crossing off the days until March 20 which is officially the first day of spring. Yet there are great numbers of Berks and Lebanon County residents who are eagerly looking forward to other March dates. Whether marked with an X or a circle, these are “Red Letter” days for those who look forward to attending their high school musical. Be sure to use the Music In Our Schools Directory included in this issue to help you plan the performance you will attend. Each school that responded to our request is listed along with the title of the musical, date, time, and location. If the school offers a special senior citizen performance, that is included as well. For those who have young children and wonder what possible value music could add to

their child’s life, please read Phillip Sheppard’s article, Parents Can Make Children Smarter Through Music. I remember when I was a third grader and was introduced to the violin and then the cello. I loved the challenge of trying to “make music” and then participating in a school performance for family members. Today, a child’s first musical experience will most likely be with a flutophone or recorder. They are taught simple songs and in the learning of the song, discover that they can succeed. Instinctively almost all children love listening to and singing music. In fact, so much early learning happens through singing songs and rhymes that I am reminded of how children truly do absorb new information much like a sponge. Mothers see first hand that when they hold and sing to their babies – no matter how off key – the baby visibly becomes more relaxed and they share a tangible closeness. Yes it is true, the benefits of music are numerous! Summer Camp “Yippee!” I can hear them now as children realize we are inching ever closer to warm

weather, shorts, t-shirts, and summer camp. The decision to send your youngster to camp is never as difficult as deciding which camp he or she is best suited for. Considerations such as cost, location, and activities weigh heavily in the decision process. Some parents of first time campers are looking for one that offers a two or three day overnight experience, while seasoned campers may be looking for a new and different adventure from previous years. We hope that by utilizing the camp guide and reviewing the ads in this edition, your level of confidence in your choice, and then your child’s camp experience, will be positive and rewarding. It is no secret, summer group camp is fun and exciting! Have something to share? We are always excited to hear from our readers. So if you have something to share, or comments to make, please email me at: maric@aboutfamiliespa.com. I’d love to hear from you.

Mari Conners

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Raising Tweens – Reading Between the Lines of Childhood and Teenage Years by Jacqueline Passifione

or years I was under the assumption that children progressed from baby, to toddler, to child, to preteen, to teenager until finally they became adults. Somewhere along the line, we picked up another period in a child’s development known

experience their terrible tweens. Rules of respecting themselves and others and listening and doing what they are asked are rules that were put in place at an early age and they need to be continually enforced. As they grow, children will push to see what they can get away with. It is the parents’ job to set boundaries and keep their children

The word tween is used to describe children between the ages of 8 and 9 (opinions vary) through age 12. as the tween years. Now, preteen is an easy time to grasp, it’s the time just prior to a child turning thirteen. I get that. But, as a parent from the “olden days, ” I wonder when this new phase – this tween time – begins? The word tween is used to describe children between the ages of 8 and 9 (opinions vary) through age 12. It is a time when they are becoming aware that their bodies are going to change and they start wanting their privacy. It is a time when they fluctuate between loving you and hating you, between wanting you around or far enough away so as not to cramp their style. They want the freedom of a preteen or teenager but still need your guiding hand. It is a fine line we walk understanding this age, and quite frankly, one which many of us need a guide book to navigate confidently. I am personally walking it right now with all three of my tweens who range in age from 8 (almost 9), to just turned 11, and a preteen who is 12. Prior to my research, I didn’t think of my youngest as anything but eight going on nine. I didn’t know she was in the tween stage of development, nor did I have any idea what that might mean. Same Rules Apply… NEWS FLASH! The rules really don’t change from when they were in their terrible twos to the time when we

within the limits that were established. Believe it or not, children not only need boundaries, they want them as well. That does not mean that they won’t try to stretch those boundaries or push the envelope – they will! It is what kids do. Nonetheless, parents must enforce rules. Leave me Alone! Children need privacy as they grow. When they are young they not only need you around, they want your presence. Don’t be offended or take it personally if you’re not the one they want to hang out with now that they are older. Most of us will remember how we wanted our parents to walk 50 steps ahead of us at the store, or to drop us off at the movies as quickly as possible, so friends didn’t see us being dropped off by our parents. It is no different for our children. They want to experience freedom, it is part of growing up. (S)he Loves me (S)he Loves Me Not The tween years are when children start feeling the early pangs of puppy love. “Going out” constitutes sitting across the table from each other at lunch. Tween boys hormones kick in and they don’t quite know how to act. Girls and boys start realizing their bodies are changing and they begin to have questions about those impending

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changes. They may not come to you with their questions though. You may have to take the intiative to approach your child. It often works out best for dad to talk to sons and mom to talk to daughters. Responsibility While I believe children should have jobs at a very young age, by the time your child is a tween, they should be very familiar with responsibilities. Assigning chores is a good place to start. Make them responsible for putting their clean clothes away, setting and clearing the table, taking trash out and other household chores that will help you out and teach them to be responsible. If you feel they are old enough, you can set an allowance amount they will receive for doing their weekly chores without reminders.

Communication Keeping the lines of communication open at a time when your children often view you as the enemy, often requires hard work. Tweens won’t necessarily want to tell you their deep dark secrets and concerns, but they want to know you are there for them. Let them know that you are available to talk to whenever they need to. Listen to them but don’t expect a thank you for your pearls of wisdom. Remember, you might be required to read between the lines, but then that is a skill acquired from the “olden days!” Jacqueline Passifione lives in Douglassville with her husband and three children. Along with her freelance writing, she works as a receptionist and does substitute teaching for the Daniel Boone School District.

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Lebanon Community Library and LebanonValley Council on the Arts Hold

Picture Book Writing Contest for Elementary School Students Winners’ Works to be Professionally Bound and Added to Library Book Collection The Lebanon Community Library and the Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts announce the annual Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest for 1st – 5th grade students in Lebanon County. The contest runs from now through March 27, 2009. The books may be on any topic and must include a story and drawings created by the entrant. The winning book from each grade level will be professionally bound and

will become a permanent part of the library’s children’s collection. All entries are due at the library by Friday March 27, 2009. For complete contest rules, visit the library’s website at www.lclibs.org/ lebanon/write_illustrate_2009.pdf or contact the youth services librarian at 717-273-7624 ext. 207. ❦❦❦❦

Educational Foundation Teams With Middle School Teachers to Sponsor Mrs. Nan

Gift

rs. Gift was nominated by three members of her third grade class. Joey Ginder’s reason for nominating her include the fact that she uses her fingers and whistles through her teeth. Mason Bennetch notes that she allows students to do slide shows on their computers, while Gracie Iezzi remarks on her being loving and caring for the whole class. For these reasons and more Mrs. Gift is our Lebanon County Teacher of the month.

Mrs. Nan Gift teaches third grade at Schaefferstown Elementary School in the Eastern Lebanon County School District.

If you know an outstanding teacher who deserves recognition, let us know! Tell us in 50 words or less what makes your favorite teacher special, and if your submission is drawn from our pool of entries, your teacher will receive a wonderful assortment of gifts. Each “Teacher of the Month” will also receive special acknowledgement for the positive impact he or she is making in his or her students’ lives. Any student can enter their teacher for the monthly award, and the contest is open to all eligible educators who teach in grades K-5. Simply fill out the entry coupon below, attach it to your letter, and mail them both to us at: About Families “Teacher of the Month” P.O. Box 840 • Lebanon, PA 17042

Full Name of Teacher ________________________________________________ Grade ________

School District: __________________________________

School ___________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________________________ Your Name _______________________________________________________ Your Phone Number ________________________________________________

Writing Contest Open to Kids and Teens The Young Voices Foundation and writers Barbara Fite, Nancy Hendrix and Sacra Nicolas, three middle school teachers who collaborated to write a fantasy novel in 1990, invite students in grades 6 -12 to rewrite the first three chapters of their book. The dialogue needs to be updated and the characterization and setting adjusted to reflect the way young people speak and interact with one another in today’s world. Cash prizes will be awarded for First, Second and Third Place for entries that best bring the writing up to date while maintaining the original story line and message. In the introduction to the book the writers state, “It was our desire to write a book that would appeal to all ages, view the world and its inhabitants as interconnected and possessing a quality

of oneness, and to also write a book that embraced a spiritual response to life's gifts and adversities. Why all ages? The part humanity will play in the prosperity of our planet will depend upon the actions and application of the rich, flexible minds and visions of our youth. The authors couldn't resist writing a novel that in movie form would reach all ages, but in book form would capture the imagination of the young group of individuals who will one day be in charge of our world. It is our hope that they will take these ideas and use them to make a positive contribution in the future.” For complete details about the contest, the Young Voices Foundation and the writers, go to www.youngvoicesfoundation.org . The Young Voices Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) educational nonprofit organization.

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Race Cars to Rock Stars, and All Things in Between…

Specialty Camps: A Program for Every Interest I

magine a place where you get to be totally immersed in the thing you love to do (or want to try) the most… from being wrist-deep in cake batter or filming a movie to jamming all day with rock stars or learning to drive a race car. Specialty camps offer just that type of fantasy-cometrue experience! Once a market dominated by sports

camps, an ever-growing number of specialty camps are offering a variety of very specialized activities and total immersion programs. If there is something that a child is really interested in, there is probably a camp out there for him or her – from fine arts, performing arts and chef camp, to learning a foreign language, science, engineering, motorsports and much, much more. The benefits to a child attending a specialty camp are n u m e r o u s . Specialty camps provide opportunities for kids to experience in depth an activity or field of study, allowing them to progress beyond the level of instruction a “general” camp may offer. Because these camps have very focused programs, they typically have more intensive and professionallevel instruction, and often include guest speakers, such as artists, musicians, and those who’ve made a career of that particular activity. Campers in these programs also have the opportunity to become connected with likeminded friends. At home, they may be the only kid on the block who is into a specific interest or activity. This can

be socially isolating, especially if it’s something the other kids find to be a bit “quirky.” But at a camp that specializes in this activity everyone is excited about the same things, the kids “get” each other, and friendships blossom. Many specialty camps have informal, hands-on, or immersion approaches to various academic subjects, such as math, science, or language, which may help children who struggle in a traditional classroom to learn material and develop confidence for the upcoming school year. For example, at Camp Motor-sport, a race car driving specialty camp for kids ages ten to sixteen, campers participate in racing-related act-ivities that convert abstract math and science concepts into hands-on applications—such as figuring out how resistance and drag impact make the car go faster. Specialty camps are also a great way for kids considering a career in a particular field to gain exposure and handson experience in that field. These camps help children and teens build their skills and résumés for the future

or help them figure out if they have the temperament or talent for a particular career. Whether or not a child chooses to pursue a particular academic path or career, specialty camps can help children broaden their horizons, develop skills they will use for the rest of their lives, enhance their future endeavors, and have a great time. At their core, specialty camps share the same values of the camp experience as their more traditional counterparts. Making friends, teamwork, cooperation, learning independence, and positive character development are all integral parts of the camp experience, regardless of camp type. To find out more about the specialty camp experience, visit online at www.CampParents.org, the American Camp Association’s® comprehensive camp resource for families. Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association; © 2008 American Camping Association, Inc.

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ongoing Allentown Art Museum – 610-432-4333, Payne Hurd Gallery, 31 North Fifth St., Allentown, www.allentownartmuseum.org. “Slow Clay: The Ceramic Art of Willi Singleton through 4/12. Reading Royals Ice Hockey– 610-898-7825 (www.royalshockey.com), Sovereign Center, 7th & Penn Sts., Reading. 3/1 vs. Dayton Bombers @ 5:05 pm vs. Dayton Bombers; 3/6 & 3/7 vs. Cincinnati Cyclones @ 7:05 pm; 3/11 vs. Wheeling Nailers @ 7:05 pm;3/14 & 3/20 vs. Trenton Devils @ 7:05 pm; 3/25 vs. Elmira Jackals @ 7:05 pm; 3/27 @ 7:05 pm & 3/29 @ 5:05 pm vs. Johnstown Chiefs; 4/3 vs. Trendon Devils @ 7:05 pm & 4/4 vs. Dayton Bombers @ 7:05 pm. Hershey Bears Ice Hockey– 717-534-3380, Giant Center, 550 West Hersheypark Dr., Hershey, 3/1 vs. Providence Bruins @ 5 pm; 3/11 vs. Springfield @ 7 pm; 3/14 vs. Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins; 3/15 vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers; 3/25 vs. Toronto Marlies @ 7 pm; 3/28 @ 7 pm & 3/29 @ 5 pm vs. Wilkes Barre/ Scranton Penguins. “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition” – www.fi.edu/Narnia or 215-448-1254, The Franklin, Philadelphia, through 4/19/09. Offers the perfect mix of education and entertainment. DiscoverE – Explore, Experience, Enjoy – Hide & Seekers – 610-796-3699, Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, 2910 New Holland Rd., Reading, 10-11 am. For children ages 4-5, must be accompanied by adult. First Wed. & Thurs. of each month through May. MOMS Club of Sinking Spring – 610-927-9491 (Kate, membership VP). Monthly meetings and weekly playgroups for local at-home parents and their young children. Call for more info. Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death Support Group – 610-401-5773, Immanuel Church of Christ (UCC), Shillington, first Monday of every month, 6-7 pm. Parents Without Partners – 610-373-2215, Met-Ed on Rt. 61, first Wednesday of every month, 7 pm. Annville Moms and Tots – 469-0975 (Tina), Annville Church of the Brethren, East Maple & Zeigler Sts., Annville, Wednesdays 9:15-10:45 am. A place for moms and their children to socialize and make new friends. Parents Time Out Parenting Support & Information Group – 610-683-7790 voice mail #3, meets first Thursday of every month. Sponsor: Friend Inc. Community Services. MOMS Club of Southern Berks County – 484955-9671 (Mary) or southernberksmomsclub@ gmail.com for location, 10 am, second Tuesday of each month. All moms welcome! Foster Parent Orientation – 717-560-1775, Northlink Family Services, 24A East Roseville Rd., Lancaster, third Thursday of every month, 5:30-6:30 pm. Artventures Family Fun – 61-432-4333, ext. 10, Allentown Art Museum, 31 N. 5th St., Allentown, 1-4 pm on 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29; 3/7 Family Time: The Art of Stories @ 1 pm & 3 pm.

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1 Geocaching in Nolde Forest – 610-796-3699, Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, 2910 New Holland Rd., Reading, 2 pm. Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition Concert – 717733-2121, Main Theater, 124 E. Main St., Ephrata, 2 pm.

2 Foster Care Meeting – Concern Professional Services, Greater Berks Office, 1 West Main St., Fleetwood, 6-8 pm. Prenatal Class Series – 717-270-2316, GSH (call for more information), 7-9 pm, free. Birthing Class Series – 610-988-4357, Health Education Center, Reading Hospital, 6:30 pm8:30 pm, also 3/4 & 3/5.

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Support Group – 610-988-HELP, Women’s Clinic, Ltd., The Reading Hospital and Medical Center Doctors Office Building, Suite 245, 7 pm.

Breastfeeding Education – 610-988-HELP, Health Education Center, Reading Hospital, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, also on 3/15.

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Cedar Crest Middle School, 101 E Evergreen Rd., Lebanon, 4 pm. Get Gold cards at district offic e or prior to preview with ID. Birthing Class Series – 610-988-4357, Health Education Center, Reading Hospital, 6:30 pm8:30 pm, also 3/5. “Parenting of Teens and Preteens” – 610-6839012, Friend Inc. Community Services, 658D Noble St., Kutztown 7 pm-9 pm, and 3/11: utilizing Active Parenting Education Program.

5 Birthing Class Series – 610-988-4357, Health Education Center, Reading Hospital, 6:30 pm8:30 pm.

6 “Seussical Jr.” – 717-270-9820, Cedar Crest Middle School, 101 E Evergreen Rd., Lebanon, 7:30 PM. Reserved seat tickets, $6. Call Donna Sees.

7 Becoming a Big Brother/Big Sister – 610-9884357, The Reading Hospital Conference Center, 5th Avenue Lobby entrance, 10-11:30 am. Auditions for Gretna’s Theatre’s Summer 2009 Season– Gretna Theatre, Mt. Gretna, 10 amnoon. Need local actors, singers, dancers, children and adults, and theatre technicians. “Seussical Jr.” – 717-270-9820, Cedar Crest Middle School, 101 E Evergreen Rd., Lebanon, 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Reserved seat tickets, $6.Pre-show dinner at 6 pm. For show and/or dinner tickets, call Donna Sees.

SPRING FORWARD – Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour at 2 am (or before you go to bed).

9 “Connecting for Success” – Franco Building, Penn State Berks Campus, Tulpehocken Road, Reading, 3 pm-7:30 pm. To provide students with disabilities–ages 14 to 21–and their parents with information about local agencies, organizations and programs that provide services to individuals after high school. Educators are encouraged to attend, as well.

10 Journey Through Pregnancy - The First Seven Months– 610-988-HELP, Health Education Center, Reading Hospital, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Foster Care Meeting – Concern Professional Services, Wyomissing Office, 1120-B Hobart Ave., Wyomissing, 6-7 pm. Childbirth Preparation Class Series – 610-3782003 (details), 610-378-2100 (registration), St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Franciscan Room, Bern Campus, Tuesdays through 3/31, 7-9 pm. This series of classes taken during the 6th or 7th month are designed to educate parents about the physical and emotional aspects of the birthing process, including the role of the labor coach.

11 “Parenting of Teens and Preteens” – 610-6839012, Friend Inc. Community Services, 658D Noble St., Kutztown 7 pm-9 pm, utilizing Active Parenting Education Program. Preparation for Breastfeeding Çlass – 610378-2003 (details), 610-378-2100 (registration), St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Family Birthing Center Conference Room, Route 183, Reading, 7-8:30 pm.

“Cinderella” - 610-689-6300, playing at Daniel Boone Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville, also 3/13 and 3/14 at 7 pm and 3/15 at 2 pm. OV PTO Preschool Story Hour – 610-987-4100, Oley Valley Elementary School lobby, 10 am, stories, games, rhymes, crafts and snack. Postpartum Depression Support Group – 610988-4357, Reading Hospital, Doctors Office Building, Suite 125, 7 pm-8 pm.

“Cinderella” - 610-689-6300, playing at Daniel Boone Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville also 3/14 at 7 pm and 3/15 at 2 pm.

RSO Concert - 610-898-7299, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, 136 N. 6th St., Reading, 8 pm. “Cinderella” - 610-689-6300, playing at Daniel Boone Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville at 7 pm and 3/15 at 2 pm. Outgrown Sale, Berks Kids Closet –610-6936030, St. Thomas Church, 536 North Main St., Rte. 183, Bernville, 8 am-2 pm. Trout Fishing in America – 610-372-4721, ext. 5500, Miller Center for the Arts, Reading, www.racc.edu/MillerCenter1.

“Cinderella” - 610-689-6300, playing at Daniel Boone Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville at 2 pm. Breastfeeding Education – 610-988-HELP, Health Education Center, Reading Hospital, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic’s Smiling Faces – 717-544-5513, American Music Theatre, Lancaster, ages 3 and up. Spaghetti Lunch – 610-488-7622, Evangelical Lutheran Friedens Church, Main & Washington Sts., Bernville, noon to 2 pm. St. Patty’s Breakfast and Bake Sale –610-4067392, St. Ignattius of Loyola School, 2810 St Alban’s Drive, Sinking Spring, 8 am-noon. CHADD Support Group for children & adults with Attention Hyperactivity Disorder – email reading@chadd.net, 1255 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, at 2 pm every third Sunday of the month.

16 Foster Care Meeting – Concern Professional Services, Wyomissing Office, 1120-B Hobart Ave., Wyomissing, 6-7 pm.

17 Journey Through Pregnancy: Preparing for Delivery and Baby – 610-988-HELP, Health Education Center, Reading Hospital, 6:30 pm8:30 pm.

18 Berks Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Grand Opening – 2045 Centre Avenue, Reading, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, meet our friendly staff. Learn about the services that we provide.

22 Playhouse Disney Live – 610-898-7253, Reading Eagle Theater at the Sovereign Center, 700 Penn St., Reading, 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm.

24 Journey Into Parenting - Your Newborn Baby – 610-988-HELP, The Reading Hospital Conference Center, 5th Ave., Lobby entrance, 6:30 pm-8 pm, free.

25 Journey Into Parenting - Doctor’s Night – 610988-4357, Health Education Center, Reading Hospital, 6:30 pm-8 pm.

28 15th Annual Lebanon Community Library Fundraiser – Auction themed Bonjour Paris! with storybook character Madeline, held at the Lebanon Country Club, 3375 W. Oak St., Lebanon, 6 p.m. To benefit the Children’s Dept. of the Lebanon Community Library. Childbirth Preparation Class Series – 610-3782003 (details), 610-378-2100 (registration), St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Franciscan Room A, Bern Campus, 9 am-1 pm, also 4/4.

april 3 Smucker’s Stats on Ice “On the Edge” – 201760-0200, The Giant Center in Hershey, 7:30 pm. continued on page 7

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Calendar of Events

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Library Activities Berks County Boone Area Library – 610-582-5666, 129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro. Preschool story time for ages 3-6 years old held on Mondays, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 at 10:30 am, 1:30 & 6:30 pm. Basic computer class held on Wednesdays, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, & 4/1 at 1:30-2:30 pm and on Thursdays, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 & 4/2 at 6:30-7:30 pm. Muhlenberg Community Library – 610-9290589, 3612 Kutztown Rd., Laureldale. Preschool Story-times for children 3-6 years old every Thursday, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 & 4/2, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm. Toddler Story-times for children 6-36 mos. old and their adult caregiver on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3/3, 3/4, 3/10, 3/11, 3/17, 3/18, 3/24 & 3/25, 10:30 am. Used book sale on Saturday, 3/28, 9 am-4 pm; on 3/30 & 3/31, 10 am-8 pm. Reading Public Library – 610-655-6355, 100 S. 5th St., Reading. Children’s Programs: Chess Club, Mondays at 4:15 pm; Family Night Storytime, Mondays at 7 pm; Movie night, Tuesdays at 6 pm; Crafty Corner, Thursdays at 4 pm; Storytime, Saturdays at 2 pm. Log on at www.reading.lib.pa.us/upcomiingevents.asp. Village Library of Morgantown – Walnut Street, Morgantown. Toddler story time for ages 18 mos. to 21/2 yrs. on Mondays, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 at 11 am-noon; Toddler story time for ages one to 21/2 yrs. held on Tuesdays 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 at 10-11 am; Preschool story time for ages 3-4 yrs. held Wednesdays 3/4, 3,11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1 at 10-11 am; Author story time for ages 3-4 yrs. held on Thursdays 3/5, 3/121, 3/19, 3/26 & 4/2 at 4-5 pm. Wernersville Public Library - 610-678-8771, 100 N. Reber St., Wernersville: Preschool story hour on Wednesdays: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8 & 4/15 @ 10:30-11:30 am. West Lawn/Wyomissing Hills Library – 610678-4888, West Lawn. Story hours: 3/2 @ 6 pm & 3/3 @ 10 am“Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss”; 3/9 @ 6 pm & 3/10 @ 10 am, “Sar Light, Star Bright”; 3/16 @ 6 pm & 3/17 @ 10 am, “Todd Parr Week”; 3/23 @ 6 pm & 3/24 @ 10 am, “Be Kind”; 3/30 @ 6 pm & 3/31 @ 10 am, “It’s Good To Be Me!” Family Craft Night on 3/17 at 6:30 pm, Decorate at Flower Pot! Free, but call to register, refreshments. Womelsdorf Community Library – 610-5891424, 203 W. High St., Womelsdorf. Storyrider Joy for preschool on 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 @ 11:15 am-12:15 pm. Evening story time on 3/10 @ 6:30-7:30 pm; Story time on 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1 @ 10:30-11:15; Family movie night on 3/18 @ 6-8 pm; Classic Movie Afternoon on 3/12 @ 2:304:30 pm. Wyomissing Public Library – 610-374-2385, 9 Reading Blvd., Wyomissing. Preschool/ Elementary Story time 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 & 3/31 @ 4 pm for ages 3-11 yrs.; Preschool Story time 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 @ 10 am for ages 3-5 yrs.; Toddler Story time 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 @ 10 am for ages 18 mos. to 3 yrs. Birthday Party for Vincent Van Gogh: stories, a sunflower craft and birthday cake, 3/28 at 10:30 am.

a good beginning never ends newborn to 7 years old.

FULL RANGE OF PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL AND VOICE LESSONS Strings, Brass, Guitar, Woodwinds, Percussion, Piano, Voice, Youth and Adult String Ensembles

The Lebanon Community Library now open 64 hours a week. The new library hours are Monday through Wednesday, 8 am-8 pm; Thurs. 8 am-6 pm; Friday and Saturay 8 am-5 pm. Annville Free Library – 717-867-5754, 216 E. Main St., Annville. Hrs.: M-Th 10-8; Fri. & Sat. 105. Spring 2009 story times: Preschool, 15 week program on Tues. or Thurs. at 10:15 3/3, 3/5, 3/10, 3/12, 3/17, 3/19, 3/23, 3/26. Program ends April 30 (no story times on 4/7 & 4/9). After-school 3/3, 3/5, 3/10, 3/12, 3/17 & ends on 3/19, for grades 2 & 3, Tues. 3:15-4:15; for grades K & 1, Thurs. 3:15-4:15. Lebanon Community Library – 717-273-7624, 125 N. 7th St., Lebanon. Story time held each Tues. at 11 am and each Thurs. at 9 am. Geared for children 3-5. Due to limited space, parents are asked not to attend the story times with their child. Toddler time, for children ages 24-36 mos. meets Tues. at 9 am and Thurs. at 10:30 am. Registration required and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Matthews Public Library – 717-865-7492 (Cindy), 102 W. Main St., Fredericksburg. Hours: Mon-Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-4. Story time for toddlers and preschoolers–includes story and craft–every Wednesday at 10 am. Monday night movie schedule: 3/2 Camp Rock; 3/9 Akeelah and the Bee; 3/16 Remember the Titans; 3/23 Bee Movie & 3/20 Peaceful Warrior (PG-13) at 4:30 in the 2nd floor meeting room. All movies are PG or G unless otherwise noted. Myerstown Community Library – 717-8662800, 199 N. College St., Myerstown. Smart Preschool story time for children ages 3, 4 and 5 at 10 am & 1 pm on Fridays: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27. Also, Smart start story time with Candace Martzall, special dates in 2009. Start Start Story time is a special story time for babies up to 23 months. Caregivers are required to accompany babies. Each session is approximately twenty minutes in length. Email Candace, martzall@lclibs.org, for dates and times. Palmyra Public Library – 717-838-1347, 325 S. Railroad St., Palmyra: 1/12 Winter-Spring Story time Registration required & limited, 10 am. Classes run thru 4/3 for: Toddlers (2 yrs.) Mondays @ 10:30 & 11:30 am; 3-Yrs. Old Wednesdays @ 10:30 & 11:30 am; 3-Yrs. Old through K, Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm; 4-Yrs. through K, Fridays @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Registration for Winter-Spring stories & crafts grades first to third, 1/26 @ 10 am, classes begin 2/10-3/18, $5 registration; Toddler story time (2 yrs. old) 1/26 @ 10:30-11 am, classes thru 3/30 Richland Community Library – 717-866-4939, 111 E. Main St., Richland. On 3/24, Claire Moore will do a presentation of spinnning with her Angora Rabbit at 6:30 pm. On 3/28 2nd Annual Vendor Fair, 10 am-2 pm. 12 Local home business vendors. Lunch will be available. Preschool story time on Thursdays @ 11:15 am; Friday afternoons downstairs @ 3 pm for children 12-years and older. Stop in for a steaming cup of gourmet coffee during library hours. Regular hours are Mon.Wed. 12:30-8 pm; Thurs. 10:30 am-5 pm; Fri. 12:30-5 pm; Sat. 9-4. Million penny challenge: goal to raise one million pennies to help cover costs for library programs will continue in 2009.

COMMUNITY MUSIC INSTITUTE OF LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE

You’re Expecting ...the Best... We Deliver! Beginnings Maternity Center Ranked Among the Best in the Nation The Reading Hospital Beginnings Maternity Center physicians and nurses have achieved the highest ranking in patient satisfaction scores for clinical expertise, friendliness, and attention to personal needs when compared to other United States hospitals.* Providing expectant mothers with superior medical care and a premier birthing experience in our all private-suite center is what we do. Exceeding their expectations means we do it even better. To learn more about the obstetricians and gynecologists who provide excellent women’s care in our region, call 610-988-HELP. To take a virtual tour of the Beginnings Maternity Center featuring five-star amenities, visit www.readinghospital.org.

New Addition: Evening Kindermusik Village Class Tuesday 5:30-6:15

Day, Evening & Saturday Classes FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL MRS. SZYDLOWSKI 717-867-6383 • szydlows@lvc.edu

* Source: Press Ganey, an independent company selected by more than 7,000 hospitals to measure patient satisfaction.

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Get Your Entry In Now For The TH 6 Annual

Four-on-the-Floor

150 -1st Place $ 100 -2nd Place $ 50 - 3rd Place In The Form Of Gift Certificates

Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the

Lebanon Valley Mall • Preliminary Crawl Offs At 11:00 AM • Finals Early Afternoon • Limited to the first 54 entries Carpet for the race supplied by ELCO FLOOR COVERINGS

Registration Deadline is April 1, 2009 Limited Spaces Available

DIAPER DERBY ENTRY FORM DATE: _________________________

CONTEST RULES:

PARENT/GUARDIAN: ____________________________________________________ BABY’S NAME: ______________________________ AGE: ___________(AS OF 4/4/09) PHONE NUMBER (RES.) _______________________ BUS. _______________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: _________________________________________ Parents/guardians of contestants authorize the release of his/her baby’s photograph to sponsors of this event for use in advertising purposes relating to the contest. No compensation shall be paid. The parent/guardian shall release sponsors of this event from all claim actions, liabilities and expenses in connection with personal injury to their child while participating in the Four-On-The-Floor Diaper Derby.

Drop this complete entry at Mall Office - Lebanon Valley Mall, Rt. 422, Lebanon or mail to: 2231 Lebanon Valley Mall, Lebanon, PA 17042

mall use only Called: _____________

1. Contest is limited to babies 12 months of age and under to the first 54 entries received. Proof of child’s age is required. Parents will be contacted prior to April 4 for details. 2. All prizes must be accepted as awarded. Cash or substitutions will not be allowed. 3. Judges’ decision regarding contest winner is final. 4. Contest is open to all residents of Lebanon Valley with the exception of sponsors, their employees or members of their immediate families. 5. All contest entry forms become the property of Lebanon Valley Mall.

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DAY CAMPS: Almost Heaven Farm - 610-8453442, Barto, PA for beginner to adult. Summer camp, horseback riding lessons – English & Western. Bounce U – 717-838-0848, 318 Taxiway Dr., Annville (website: www.bouncu.com). Camp gives kids a daily balance of playtime and artistic expression, the perfect tandem for any growing imagination. It’s part inspiration, part perspiration, and a whole bunch of fun. In addition to bouncing, laughing, and exploring their inner artists, kids will enjoy an array of games and activities, plus lunch and snacks. Create and Bounce is a oneof-a-kind camp experience they’ll simply never forget. See ad on page 16. Camp Invention – 1-800-968-4332, Inspire a passion for science in your child. Kids, ages 6-12 in grades 1-6 participate in 5 exciting, hands-on classes each day! Focus on invention, critical thinking skills, creative problem solving, and teamwork. Take things apart, create inventions, experiment with the science of superheroes, follow the trail of the Vikings to discover their treasure, and build a land sled to race in an X-treme obstacle course. A nationally-acclaimed science and creativity camp from the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation, presented by local teachers. Offered at 50+ sites in PA, including Boyertown, Douglasville and Lebanon. Colonial Sports Summer Day Camp - 610-777-9651, Rte. 724, Sinking Spring (website: chbsports.com (for ages 5-12 years. The proper balance of exercise, learning and fun in a safe, structured environment. Weekly field trips, swimming and park days. Large, air conditioned indoor sports and play area. Outdoor playground and pavillion. Themed activities each week. Easter Seals’ Camp Lily Too - 610775-1431, 1040 Liggett Avenue, Reading, www.esep.easterseals.com, for ages 3-7 years. 1/2 Day Camp, June 15-July 2, 9 am-12 noon. Games, guests, water fun. (Also Special Needs Camp). Happy Campers - 610-678-6590, 132 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn. Services provided by Sunshine and Stars Childcare and Youthwise, for ages 4-16 (13-16), ACA standards, CIT Program. Website: sunshineandstarschildcare.com. Real camping and outdoor experience at local camp site, not stuck inside a buiilding all day. Camp crafts, nature lore, swimming, cookouts, group sports. Additional field trips and educational activities. (Also residential). History Day Camp at the Daniel Boone Homestead - 610-582-4900, 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro. For ages 8-11 years. History Day Camp is a colonial adventure where kids will experience and learn what Daniel

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Boone did while he was growing up here. Each day of camp will cover a different theme of Daniel’s childhood life–from his chores to his free time, to his time in the great outdoors–and will feature many hands-on activities and demonstrations. Heron Mead Farm Summer Horse Camps - for all levels and ages (5-18) 610-488-8978 – located near Bernville and Blue Marsh Lake. Campers enjoy learning about the world of horses and developing the lifelong skills of riding and horsemanship. With 20+ years of experience teaching horsemanship through lesson and camp programs, our former students include successful show riders through national levels, professional instructors and trainers, vet school graduates and many more who simply enjoy riding for pleasure. (www.heronmeadfarm.com). Irish Creek Stables Summer Day Camp - 610-926-1261, Mohrsville. Appropriate for ages 6-15 years. Campers will enjoy a full day of horserelated activities. Paired with an Irish Creek Camp horse, each student will learn basic riding skills at the walk & trot. Games & crafts are also offered on a daily basis. Each week ends with a “camp horse show.” If you want to have a great time learning to ride, Irish Creek is the place to be. Ozzy’s Family Fun Center - 610-9266162, 5411 Pottsville Pike, Leesport, www.playozzys.com, for ages 5-12 years. Ozzy’s Summer Day Camp is hailed by all its participants as “the best summer camp in the world.” Great staff, great weekly themes, swimming, field trips and a giant 10acre property with 80,000 sq. ft. under roof for a great time, rain or shine. Penn State Middle School Camps 6 1 0 - 3 9 6 - 6 2 2 5 , www.berks.psu.edu/ce. Explore your options – learn about our environment through hands-on activities, using Knex’s and other materials, learn basic engineering principles, actively participate in makiing a video production and other imagery or choose the world of Harry Potter and learn basic science principles and participate in related games and crafts. Riverview Christian “Kids Camp” 610-921-0285, Reading. Summer “Kids Camp” 2009, for ages 5-13 years. June 8-August 14, 9 am-4 pm with before and after care available. Kindergarten - 7th grade. Come one week or attend all 10 weeks. Bible adventures, music, art, drama, nature, field trips and fun!!! Roving Nature Center Day Camps 610-374-8839, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Rd., R e a d i n g , www.countyofberks.com/parks, for ages 4-9 years. These 1/2 day camp sessions offer children an opportunity to experience the natural features and habitats of our park through interac-

tive games, stories, hikes, crafts, projects and special investigations. Spring Valley Day Camp - 610-6780484, 4920 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, www.svathleticclub.com, ages 5-12 years. Spring Valley provides the best way for active kids to spend the summer. Weekly themes, weekly field trips and two days of swimming! The best way for your 5-12 year old to spend the summer. Summer Adventure – 610-376-2100, Bozy Zone, 3103 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing. Full or 1/2-day–ages 613; 1/2-day– ages 3-5. Swimming, ice skating, arts, crafts, field trips… more. Summer Day Camp Albright College - 610-921-9324, 3040 Kutztown Rd., Reading. Appropriate for ages 6-12 years. Activities include cooking, water day, special visitors, science & nature, arts & crafts and much more! For enrollment information call! Summer Day Camp at Creative Beginnings - 610-375-9080, 2390 Bernville Road, Reading. For ages 612 years. Activities include arts & crafts, science, & nature, special visitors, water day, cooking, and much more! For enrollment information call.

Valley Mist Farm – 484-824-1110, 125 Boyer Rd., Oley, for ages 3-16 years. Daily riding lessons, arts & crafts, trail rides, plus much more.

RESIDENTIAL, DAY, AND/OR SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS:

Camp Adahi – 610-856-7250, Mohnton, www.campfireadahi.org. Award-winning family services. Nearly a century of experience in youth development. Greatest rates in Berks! Meals included. Open house on April 26, 1-3 pm. Camp Manatawny – 610-689-0173, 33 Camp Rd., Douglassville. Weeklong program in a beautiful Manatawny Creek setting for school age grades 1-12. We exist to provide a wholesome, enjoyable experience to help young people spiritually, mentally, physically and socially with Jesus. (Also General Interest Day Camp). Aaron’s Acres - 717-917-6101, www.aaronsacres.org, for ages 5-21 years. Comprehensive and structured continued on page 14

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“THE SOUND OF MUSIC,” playing at Annville-Cleona High School Auditorium, 500 South White Oak Street, Annville, on Thursday, April 2nd at 7:30 pm, Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th at 8 pm. A matinee performance will be held on Sunday, April 5th at 3 pm. There will be a special dinnertheatre event on Saturday night, April 4th beginning at 5:45 pm. Dinner will be catered by Trattoria Fratelli’s Restaurant of Lebanon. Ticket prices are $11 for reserved seating and $9 for general seating. Dinner theatre tickets available for an additional fee to include both the dinner and the reserved theatre ticket. Tickets available weekdays at the administrative offices 7:30 am-3:30 pm. “KISS ME, KATE,” playing at Cedar Crest High School Auditorium, 115 Evergreen Road, Lebanon, at 7:30 pm on Thursday, April 2nd, Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th. Tickets are $5 for students and $9 for adults. Gold Card Preview for CLSD residents age 65+ on Tuesday, March 31st, 4 pm. Gold cards are available at the district office on Evergreen Road, or in the high school lobby prior to the preview performance. For more ticket information and reservations, call 717-272-2033, Ext. 5923. “RAGS,” playing at ELCO High School Auditorium, 180 ELCO Drive, Myerstown, on

Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th at 7:30 pm. There There will also be an alumni luncheon on Saturday, March 28th, starting at 1:30 pm followed by entertainment by past and present cast members.. Tickets are on sale in high school office. Call 717-866-7447, ext. 2002 for more information. “BARNUM,” performed at Lebanon High School, in the William D. Starr Auditorium, 1000 South 8th Street, Lebanon, on Thursday, March 12th, Friday, March 13th, and Saturday, March 14th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10/adult and $5/student. For advanced ticket sales, contact the Lebanon High School Office at 717-273-9391 or see any cast member. Tickets will be available at the door. “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE,” playing at Northern Lebanon High School Auditorium, 345 School Drive, Route 22, Fredericksburg, on Wednesday, March 11th and Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 pm; Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th at 8 pm. A free, special Senior Citizen perfomance will be held on Monday, March 9th at 1 pm. Reserved seating is available for $8/adults and $5/students. General admission seating is $6/adults and $4/students general admission. Call 717-865-2117 ext. 2036 for more info.

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wo paranormal teenagers, some monsters and aliens, and Julia Roberts are all making their way into theaters in March. Here’s what’s new for families: Race To Witch Mountain Rated PG for sequences of action and viol e n c e , frightening and dangerous situations, and some thematic elements. In theaters March 13. Ok for kids 8+. 3 out of 5 Reels This fun adventure is packed with cool special effects. It revolves around a place in the Nevada desert called Witch Mountain that’s known for unexplained phenomena and strange sightings. Dwayne Johnson plays a Las Vegas cab driver who lands right in the middle of it, thanks to two teens with supernatural powers who end up in his cab. Suffice to say that it’s a race to save the world that involves the government, mobsters, and even a few aliens. Duplicity Rated PG-13 for language and some sexual content. In theaters March 20. Ok for kids 13+. 4 out of 5 Reels Julia Roberts and Clive Owen (what a pair!) star in this spy flick from writer/director Tony Gilroy, who also helmed “Michael Clayton.” CIA officer Claire Stenwick (Roberts) and MI6 agent Ray Koval (Owen) have left the world of government intelligence to cash in on the battle raging between two rival corporations. Their mission? Secure the formula for a product that will bring a fortune to the company that patents it first. Of course, they’re also attracted to each other, which throws a serious wrench into their

plans. Also stars Tom Wilkinson and Paul Giamatti. Monsters vs. Aliens Rated PG for sci-fi action, some crude humor and mild language. In theaters March 27. Ok for kids 6+. 3.5 out of 5 Reels This animated movie stars Reese Witherspoon as a California girl who’s unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day! If that wasn’t bad enough, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet11-inches tall. The military jumps into action and Susan is captured, put in a secret government compound, and renamed Ginormica. But there’s a bunch of other monsters there, too, including The Missing Link and the blobbish B.O.B. When an alien robot lands on Earth, the ragtag group of monsters are called into action by none other than the President. If your kids liked “Monsters, Inc.,” they’ll probably love this movie, too. JANE’S REEL RATING SYSTEM: One Reel – Even The Force can’t save it. Two Reels – Coulda been a contender. Three Reels – Something to talk about. Four Reels – You want the truth? Great flick! Five Reels – Wow! The stuff dreams are made of. Jane Louise Boursaw is a freelance journalist specializing in the movie and television industries. Visit her online at www.ReelLifeWithJane.com or email jboursaw@charter.net.

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Health News:

Common by Joshua L. Fox, M.D., F.A.A.D.

Childhood Skin Infections on the Rise

hile most of us are likely to provide quick and comprehensive treatment to a child who’s developed a fever or a stomach bug, there is a temptation to think of

with them, so frequent handwashing and cleansing of common areas like sinks, desks, etc. can stem the transmission of infection. Any sign of an infection in a cut or scrape, including

… these organisms thrive in the very places where children go every day. skin infections as superficial conditions that will clear up on their own in time. While this is sometimes the case, the vast majority of skin infections do require treatment in order to lessen the discomfort or side effects this may cause, reduce the chance of giving the infection to others, and eliminate the possibility of the infection spreading to internal organs and causing more serious health issues. Many common skin infections are on the rise – affecting 10%-15% of school-aged children each year or more. In addition, herpes is also becoming more prevalent among children today Part of the reason that skin infections are becoming more common is that the environments in which these organisms thrive are the very places where children go every day. Warm, damp places like locker rooms and shower stalls are prime breeding grounds for fungi, viruses and bacteria, while sharing common desks and classroom materials in school – or hairbrushes, towels, practice jerseys and equipment during sports activities – can pass infections easily between kids. Common children’s skin ailments ■ Impetigo is the term for a scrape or a cut – which can be large and visible or too small even to see – that has become infected by a streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria, causing small blisters that can burst or crust over. Staph and strep bacteria are easily transmitted from person to person, or by coming into contact with surfaces that are contaminated

a yellow crusting or pus oozing from the affected area, should be brought to the attention of a physician immediately and treated with topical or oral antibiotics. That’s because the staph bacteria that can cause impetigo is also implicated in MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant skin infection that can spread to internal organs and cause serious health problems in children. ■ Ringworm is not in fact caused by a worm, but rather by a dermatophyte fungus. It can appear on the torso as a small, round, rough and scaly patch of skin, or on the scalp (Tinea capitis). Children often get ringworm from handling pets that are infected or from sharing hairbrushes or combs, so preventing this fungal infection involves washing hands before and after handling pets, and providing each family member with his or own hairbrush or comb and never sharing. Ringworm is highly contagious, and some children and adults can be carriers of the organism – able to transmit the condition even if they don’t develop it. Ringworm can be treated with overthe-counter antifungal creams, but treatment is different for scalp infection. Any signs of ringworm should be checked out by a dermatologist, and other family members or pets in the household should be tested if a child develops the infection. ■ Molluscum Contagiosum is a poxvirus infection that causes small, round, waxy raised bumps to appear,

usually on the torso, buttocks, lower belly or thighs. Molluscum is a virus that loves warm, wet places and is easily spread through skin-to-skin contact As a result, many children contract it at swimming pools or playing contact sports. Children should never share towels or equipment, and always wash thoroughly before and after swimming or other sports. While molluscum growths rarely hurt or itch, young children tend to scratch or pick at anything abnormal on the skin, which can cause further infection and scarring. What’s more, molluscum can spread uncontrollably and can take up to two years to resolve on their own. Some methods to remove the molluscum are painful, so most pediatric dermatologists recommend a topical prescription to eradicate them. ■ Warts are the result of a virus that has entered the skin and taken up residence in its outer layer, causing a thickening or lump in the skin, most often on the hands or feet. Warts can become painful and unsightly, and can take a long time to resolve as well, and so many dermatologists will remove them with topical salicylic acid or, if the wart is in a sensitive area like on the face or in the

mouth, with cryosurgery or excision. ■ Herpes is a diagnosis that shocks many parents, but the type of herpes virus that is common among children is Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1), which most often causes cold sores around or within the mouth. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the herpes virus, so children should take extra care in preventing it by avoiding sharing eating utensils or engaging in any mouth-to-mouth contact with other children,. Although HSV-1 is not curable, there are a couple of prescription creams that can shorten the duration and lessen the pain of an outbreak. Joshua L. Fox, M.D., is a leading authority in the field of dermatology with an expertise in skin cancer, cosmetic surgery, and laser procedures. As an official spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Fox has been an expert resource on dermatologic topics for numerous televisions networks, talk shows, radio stations, newspapers and magazines. He has served on the board of the National Rosacea Foundation and has done clinical trials in both medical and laser therapy in rosacea.

FREEDOM FROM SMOKING® Tobacco Cessation Program

CLASSES STARTING MONDAY EVENINGS AT 5:30 PM BEGINNING MARCH 9TH & WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT 9:30 AM BEGINNING MARCH 11TH 9 WEEK SESSION at

Lebanon Family Health Services 615 Cumberland St., Lebanon

ALSO SPANISH CLASSES STARTING THURSDAY EVENINGS AT 7 PM BEGINNING MARCH 19TH at

PA Dept. of Education

serving children of Lebanon and Dauphin Counties

Classes with Certified

Teachers

available for 3, 4 & 5 year-old children beginning in September & ending in May.

Open House

March 19th 5-7pm at both convenient preschool locations: Palmyra school Brethren in Christ Church 616 West Main Street, Palmyra

Annville school St. Mark Lutheran Church 200 East Main Street, Annville

Parking available in the rear of both schools

Call (717)

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For more information call: 273-6741 or 273-8893 FREEDOM FROM SMOKING® is a nine-session stop smoking clinic. Professionally trained instructors help smokers create a supportive environment to break the smoking addiction. This program is funded by the PA Dept. of Health through the Family Health Council of Central PA.

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How to prepare your teenage child to be the best babysitter he or she can be…

A Babysitter in the Making by Martha Wegner

y 14-year-old daughter is ready …ready to earn the big bucks, that is. And all she has to do is play with some kids for a few hours. In her words, “How tough can that be, Mom?” We’re talking about babysitting of course, and Allison, my daughter, wants in on the fun and the money. But she, and others like her, have a few things to learn, namely, that while babysitting does indeed pay cash, there comes with the payment a whole lot of responsibility. As her mom, I feel the need to teach her the specifics of those responsibilities. Just where do I begin? I started where I think every good Mom should start: the public library. But while the library has scads of books related to babysitting, I found that my new little worker was just not interested in “reading all about it.” On to idea # 2: teach her myself. Having raised a few kids myself, I feel qualified to teach her how to diaper, feed, and bathe a kid. Only problem, as in most things in this particular stage of my daughter’s life, Mom doesn’t neces-

sarily know best, and listening to me instruct her is only slightly less boring than the latest Biology lecture. Not to mention the fact that things have changed in the childcare world since I was an oh-soactive member, and I may not be quite up to speed. The solution? Enroll her in a babysitting course. A class that is not only taught by a real certified instructor, but that also has the added bonus of being attended by other kids her age. That way they can learn (and have some fun?) together. So, I looked for some good, reputable courses, and I’m happy to say I found some. Below are listed some suggestions for finding organizations that offer babysitting courses. And to supplement what my daughter and her friends have learned so far?

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Babysitting courses: ■ American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course (ages 11-15) This course gives the new babysitter everything he/she could require, including information on interviewing, age-appropriate toys and games, bedtime, diapering, and first aid. To find a class in your area, click on: www.redcross.org. On the far right of the page, enter your zip code. You will be directed to your local Red Cross chapter. Click “Visit their Website” on the far right of the page. On the left side of this page, click “Take a Class”. There you will find many courses, including the “Babysitter’s Training” course. ■ Safe Sitter (ages 11-13) Teaches adolescent babysitters how to handle crises, how to keep their charges secure, and how to nurture and guide a young child. Classes are offered in all 50 states. To find a class in your area, click on: www.safesitter.org. Click on “Students.” Click on “Where to take Safer Sitter.”

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Babysitting” A huge amount of information is shared here, including safety, activities to do with kids according to age, as well as the nuts and bolts of bathing, sleeping, and dressing. Find the site at www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/ babysitting/ Kids’ Turn Central Gives suggestions for finding jobs, interviewing the family, as well as activities and safety. Also includes printable lists such as “children’s information,” “general information,” and “emergency numbers.” Find the site at: www.kidsturncentral.com/ topics/issues/babysitting1.htm KidsHealth A good basic primer on preparing oneself for the job of babysitter. Find the site at: http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jo bs/jobs/babysit.html. Books: The Red Cross publishes a number of babysitting guides which are available as PDF files on their website (www.redcross.org). Topics include Safety Inspection Checklist, Family Information Card, and a Family Interview Form. Find the guides by clicking on the links in this order: Preparing and Getting Trained, Get trained, Caregiving and babysitting, and finally Babysitter’s Training. The Babysitter’s Handbook: The Care and Keeping of Kids, Harriet Brown, 1999, Pleasant Company Publications. This book, from the continued on page 20

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Parents Can Make Children Smarter Through Music by Philip Sheppard

ngaging children in active music-making will help them acquire many essential mental, physical, and social skills. Music can dramatically improve physiological and mental coordination, which makes it an extremely effective catalyst for learning and development. Music can be a crucial tool in the development of attentive listening, absorption and comprehension skills. Parents don’t need musical training to be their child’s best, most inspiring music teacher and the home is the perfect place for learning. You should be playing music that you love to your children, whether classical or not. More importantly, make music with children. The greatest benefits can be drawn from active music-making rather than passive listening activities. Listening exercises certainly have a place, but children learn a huge amount from the process of making and creating music themselves. Studying an instrument involves mastering a wide range of skills and it requires concentration and regular study, comprehension, and communication of sophisticated concepts. Studying an instrument also stimulates fine motor control, breathing, and memory. Active music-making aids mental development and learning, and it can even encourage a growing brain to physically alter its very structure. It builds essential social skills, helps people of all ages define their own identity, creates associations between groups, and helps to forge links between people. Making music creates great feelings of self-worth and can even have beneficial effects on health. Children are born with an incredible array of musical abilities including acute sensitivity to pitch, extraordinary rhythmic skills, and the ability to discern subtle differences. How can music affect intelligence? Intelligence is the capacity to learn and understand new things and making music helps that process. It helps with language and social skills, encourages creativity, and has a positive effect on the mental, physical, and social aspects of childhood development. Music affects the way the brain develops. Adult musicians’ brains show clear differences from those of nonmusicians, particularly in areas relating to listening, language, and the connection between the two sides of the brain. Learning to play music improves fine motor control and coordination, provides a framework for learning new skills, and helps to reinforce ‘inhibitory

controls.’ These controls help children gain mastery over their spontaneous reactions. Many forms of musicianship rely on very advanced coordination between the brain and the body. It is no accident that children’s rhymes, songs, and fingerplays exist in all cultures. They’re very sophisticated tools for learning and development. Music improves children’s memory skills. Musicians use many forms of memory when practicing, performing, improvising and composing. Music can be an incredible vehicle for retaining vast amounts of associated information. We are genetically predisposed to remember long, complicated musical sequences in a much more efficient manner than that we employ to recall text. Music is the language we are born with to enable us to learn how to communicate and eventually speak in a mother tongue. The very essence of musical phrasing is inextricably linked to the patterns of pre-speech and common speech. These patterns form the foundation for nearly all conscious language acquisition. There are strong similarities between the way our brains process speech and the way we interpret music. By its very nature, music is an expressive combination of mathematics and physics. Because music is built from components that can be described in mathematical terms, it can be an excellent tool for teaching mathematical concepts. Music helps us to understand and use ideas that could otherwise remain highly abstract. Some of the greatest mathematical minds have helped us understand how musical elements are constructed; conversely, composers have created incredible works entirely from mathematical constructions. The spatial reasoning skills advanced by instrumental training can help process complex algebraic functions. Our first communications are musical dialogues with our parents. These help us as young children to develop language skills and to ‘find our voice.’ Music helps us form associations with others and to define those things that set us apart from others too Children love to bond with parents and friends through music, and eventually come to assert their individual tastes and differences through such means by the time they reach adolescence. Music enables us to create sonic expressions of our cultural identity and therefore helps to define our own personal heritage, and, by extension, our place in the world.

Can music benefit a child’s health? Music has been shown to reduce certain stress-causing hormones in the body and it also triggers the brain’s pleasure-giving neurotransmitters, known as endorphins. When endorphins are released, they result in feelings of wellbeing and happiness. A happy child can result in a healthy child! From a bodily fitness viewpoint, music can be a catalyst for many types of physical activity. Young children instinctively move to music, which can therefore be used as a tool for physical exercise and coordination activities. Should I be playing classical music to my child? You should be playing music that you

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Love, Limits, & Lessons by Bill Corbett

March 2009

When a Child Uses Powerful Words that Hurt

f all the words that bother parents the most, my vote would have to go with the phrase, “I hate you!” I’m talking about the words that occasionally come out of the mouths of our babes when they are angry with us. Many of us were raised with an understanding that the word hate was off limits more than any others. Back when I was young, it didn’t matter how angry I was with my parents, I never considered the option of using that word because I knew there would be extremely heavy consequences if I did. Parents today cringe when they hear that word used against them and it hurts. We were taught by the power it carried, that it was the ultimate in verbal assault on respect.. Let me suggest however, that children do not know what that word means. They say it when they are mad at the parent for not giving in to their demands, or for making changes that they don’t like. When your young child is mad at you, they are expressing that they either love you or hate you; there is nothing in the middle. I encourage parents to not over react when they hear the hate word used against them. I also suggest that when your child says “I hate you,” that you react in a calm voice and simply say, “it looks like you’re mad at me.” This will help redefine the child’s emotion and help them understand what they are really feeling. What about “potty words,” when your child picks up a bad word he heard somewhere and decides to use it for effect? Imagine this scene; little Johnny is playing in the sandbox at preschool

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and he hears another little boy say “poo-poo” (I’ll use a mild one here to represent words that are far worse). Little Johnny innocently repeats this new and unfamiliar word a few times because it’s kind of cute and easy to say. There may even be a chance that he’s heard Mommy or Daddy say it and he wants to be more like them, so he tries out the word. Moments later, the teacher hears little Johnny using this word. She’s shocked and scolds him not to say it. He quickly discovers the power of this word because of how it made his teacher respond. Mommy arrives in the afternoon to pick him up. With anticipation and excitement, Johnny decides to try out the word again to see what effect it will have on Mommy. She nearly drives off the road as she hears him announce it from his car seat behind her. Looking in her rearview mirror, she exclaims “we don’t use that word in this family!” and thinks to herself, “my child is out of control and he’s only four!” Or she’s wondering to herself, “What are they teaching him at this school?” Little Johnny is excited about the power this word is giving him by the impact it is having on the adults around him. I might even imagine he is saying to himself, “I’m going to save this powerful word for later… when Grandma comes over to visit!” It’s common for young children to hear various “potty words” and begin using them against our wishes. What motivates children to use them is the reaction they get from the adults around them. Your child may be feeling small and unimportant and suddenly discovers that using this special word gives them the power to cause you to freak out and over react. Experts tell us that a

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child may spend up to three months using a new word they’ve heard, but if using it causes Mommy to lose her cool, the child may keep using it far beyond the normal ‘discovery’ period. This gives her the feeling of being powerful and the motivation to turn it into a fun game to play. Immediately I suggest not over reacting. This will take away much of the motivation for your child to want to keep using the word. Remain calm and avoid fearful thoughts that your child is bad, or worse, that you’re a bad parent. Also avoid punishing the child. Many of us can remember having our mouths washed out with soap. Instead, calmly let your child know that you do not like the word and cannot allow anyone in the house to use it. Let them help you come up with a fun word that they can say instead. Because they may test you to see how “real” you are with this new boundary, be ready to lovingly remind them of your rule about the word and make it fun and exciting to use the alternate word instead. Taking this firm and loving approach will teach your child so much more about unconditional love and building respectful boundaries with others. Although one might not classify this as using a real word, I get stumped with

the parents who cannot get past their child communicating like an animal. A woman I met asked me to help her find a solution for her 4 year old daughter constantly barking like a dog. The little girl was even crawling around on all fours. My advice to her was that her daughter was simply exploring the fun of being a dog and nothing more. By the mother overreacting to this behavior, she was giving it instant value and motivating the child to do it all the more for fun. I suggested that she remain calm and dispel her fears that her daughter would be barking at 18. I encouraged her to have some fun with this and bark back. If she was trying to gain cooperation from her daughter, to simply say “mommy can’t understand you” and just walk away. I later learned that when mom started ignoring the barking, the little girl turned into a cat. Within a week, the girl had tried out an entire menagerie of animals, but eventually began speaking normally when mom did not respond. Bill Corbett is the author of the book “Love, Limits, and Lessons,” and the executive director of Cooperative Kids. He has three grown children, two grandchildren, and lives with his wife, Elizabeth, near Hartford, Connecticut. You can visit his web site www.CooperativeKids.com for further information and parenting advice. Send questions via email to billcorbett@aboutfamiliespa.com

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Parent-Teacher Communication; Long Division; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Dear Teacher

Parents: Communication with your children’s teachers is always important. However, the nature of that communication changes with the years. The younger your children are, the more essential it is. This will ensure that problems, even small ones, are handled early so they won’t become serious. As children advance in the grades, most begin to take on the responsibility of communicating directly with their teachers with-

out relying on your help. In fact, middle school and high school students are often very reluctant to have parents speak to their teachers. This can be a positive step in growing up. To know when to talk to a teacher, listen carefully when your children complain about school. They will probably say most unpleasant events had nothing to do with their own actions – this may or may not be the case. Asking what hap-

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pened to precipitate the event may get the child to see that he or she might have played a role in causing it. Talking over how the child would handle similar events the next time can teach the child a lot about avoiding them in the future. Also, role play with your child how he or she can talk with a teacher about a problem. No matter the age of the child, there are times that parents must get involved. Listening to your child will help you know when. Don’t rush over to the school every time your child complains he or she was treated unfairly or did poorly on a test. Day-in and day-out complaints about the same problem, however, may warrant an early conversation with the teacher – especially in the lower grades. With older children, it is a good idea to talk to the child first about his or her complaints and how serious they really are. At any age, you need to contact your children’s teachers if you feel that they are struggling with a school problem that they will not be able to resolve by themselves. It is not always essential to discuss smaller problems in person with the teacher. A phone call or email may easily resolve them. If you attended the information evening with teachers at the beginning of the year, you know how they want to be contacted. For serious problems a face-to-face meeting is essential. For older children with several teachers, it may be a good idea to include all of the child’s teachers as well as the school counselor unless the problem is only with one subject or teacher. ❦❦❦ Question: Schools don’t seem to put much emphasis anymore on having children learn how to do long division. My children just seem to rely on doing it with a calculator. How can I interest them in picking up this skill? – For Division Answer: It’s true that not too much emphasis is being placed on long division. We have a game that your children might enjoy playing that would give

them practice in using long division. Before starting the game, make three sets of cards numbered 0-9 and Dear Teachers columnists shuffle them. Then Peggy Gisler & Marge Eberts have every player draw a blank division problem with two squares for the devisor (dividing number) and four squares for the number to be divided. The game is played in this way: ■ The first player turns over the top card. ■ This player writes the number in one of the squares on his blank division problem. ■ The rest of the players take turns drawing cards and writing the numbers on their blank division problems. ■ When all the spaces are filled in, each player solves his or her division problem. ■ Calculators can be used to check the answers are correct. (Remind your children that remainders in division can be shown as decimals or fractions.) ■ The winner is the player who has the highest quotient (answer). Children who truly understand division and have a strategy for filling in their division problems will usually be the winners. ❦❦❦ Question: My eight-year-old son has been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder with hyperactivity), and we are all coping with it. What I wonder though is: Will he get better with age? – Need to Know Answer: You will notice improvement in your son’s ability to concentrate, control his emotions and impulses, handle frustration, and organize better as he gets older. The sooner children with ADHD get help, the less effect ADHD will have on their lives. Also, the degree of severity of ADHD plays a big role in how much early intervention will help. Obviously, the less severe the ADHD is, the greater the improvement. ADHD is a neurological disorder whose symptoms can improve as children grow older. Nevertheless, throughout the school years your son is likely to lag somewhat behind his classmates. For example, if your son could only focus for five minutes at five, his peers were probably able to stay on task for fifteen minutes. However, now that he’s older, he may be able to focus for fifteen minutes, but his classmates will be able to focus for half an hour or more. The symptoms of ADHD can continue in varying degrees throughout one’s lifetime. Parents should send questions to Dear Teacher, About Families, PO Box 395, Carmel, IN 46082-0395 or DearTeacher@excite.com. ©2008 Compass Syndicate Corporation Distributed by King Features Syndicate

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Childcare CHILDCARE in my Douglassville home. Mother of 3, former childcare experience. Monday-Friday, 6:00am6:00pm, Daniel Boone School District. Fulltime/ part-time, before/ after care. Reasonable rates. 610-689-3715. EXPERIENCED CHILDCARE Full-time, part-time and evenings. All kinds of activities, safe environment, fenced yard, meals and snacks. References. 610-775-5943.

Children’s Clothing FOR SALE Girls clothing and jumpers, size 12, $4 each. Call 717-270-8909. TONS OF GIRL’S CLOTHING 0-3T, shoes 1-5. Prices cheap. Good condition. Cute items. All seasons. 717-866-9388.

Education/Instruction LIMITED OPENINGS at MALI Learning Center. Enroll your children ages 2 months to 15 years. Free transportation. First and second shifts. Conveniently located, near Sun Fresh Foods, Reading. Before and after school care and tutoring. Bilingual education. All fundings acceptedBCIU, DPW, etc. Contact Executive Director at 610-375-2316.

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Wanted FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED Strong families are needed for sibling groups and older children. Excellent training, support and reimbursement provided. Call Families United Network at 1-800-722-0136 or email cstevison@families4kids HOUSEPARENTS If you believe that today's children are tomorrow's future, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. The Bethany Children's Home in Womelsdorf is looking for couples to be houseparents. The Houseparent position is both challenging and rewarding. This couple would live on campus with Bethany's Boys or Girls. Houseparents are responsible for providing compassion, discipline and daily supervision to the children of Bethany Home. Applicants should be mature, responsible individuals with a sense of mission to help children in need. If interested call 610589-4501. Ask for Steven Smith or Jessica Weik or email ssmith@bethanyhome.org or jweik@bethanyhome.org

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