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A Note from the Publisher & Editor Hello again, dear readers! Just a quick note to say I hope you all enjoy your summer! I also wish all Fathers a very Happy Fathers’ Day, especially my Dad. You are reading our 2-month Summer issue, which covers June and July and we look forward to seeing you again in early August. Prospective Advertisers: See page 3 for two New Advertiser Specials and contact me by July 15 (noon) to join us in the August issue. We’ve got the North Shore covered – since 2007! Have A Safe & Happy Summer! Until next time ~ Suzanne Provencher, Publisher & Editor

Summer Screen Time

Parents: Determine Your Child’s Screen Use this Summer by Dr. Kate Roberts Parents today are faced with so many choices of what’s right for their children. Some parents avoid making tough decisions as a way of keeping the peace. Parents feel overwhelmed and inundated by information overload. They become immobile and unable to make decisions. When parents do nothing, they make decisions to allow whatever they are not stopping. Parents need to decide how much screen time to allow their children to use during the summer. Screens include TVs, computers, tablets, phones and games. Parents, here are some guidelines to help you this summer: 1. Develop a well thought out technology management plan to allow you to start in control and maintain control over screen use for the duration of the summer and beyond.

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2. Regardless of the amount of time you allow, whether you follow my recommendation of 2-3 hours a day or go with your own time limit, expect initial pushback. Children of all ages will initially resist limits in the abstract. If you approved of 5 hours a day, your children may still react with negativity. Children oppose limits outwardly, yet inside they really want them. So don’t you react to their reaction. Instead, ride out the storm with matter of fact wisdom and know that they will accept your authority if you commit to following through. 3. The more you structure your child’s summer, the more he or she is going to be engaged in activities that you determine. Being too busy to use screens is a great management tool. Provide choices of 3-5 healthy activities that they can do every day and set up a schedule with planned routines to follow. Screens will be naturally limited if they are an afterthought at the end of a long day and not the central activity. NO SCREENS FIRST THING. Screens first thing in the day are hard to compete with and set a negative tone for the day. 4. Do not use screens as part of a reward system. Screens are potentially addictive and must be limited and therefore you cannot increase their use for good behavior. You have to limit access and use regardless of behavior and have a set, limited, consistent amount that you will allow. I recommend one hour blocks of screen time. More than one hour increments can result in negativity and unnecessary power struggles when cut off. 5. Do not leave your child or children alone in their room with screens. It’s imperative that your child is not in their bedroom alone or in the basement with friends using technology for hours. It’s isolating and disconnected.

Common areas should be made for all screen times is my motto. Don’t kid yourself, gaming with friends is not time with friends. And no screens at bedtime. 6. Designate screen free zones and times that you, the parent, enforce and obey, too. 7. Safety first! Common sense media guidelines recommend no social media under age 13, strong oversight of gaming online if used by children under 13 and never with children under age 11. 8. Toddlers and children under the age of 5 should not use screens (portable devices) as a way to quiet and distract them during busy times or travel times, for example. Teach children how to self-manage and cope with boredom and other frustrating emotions, as this is a basic life skill and they need to learn it when they are young. Provide a traditional bag of toys, the ones we used as children. Kids want to use their minds, so encourage this and they will. 9. Promote positive technology: provide books on devices, making videos, etc. – with cool pictures – rather than promoting passive, mindless, repetitive use of technology. Promote learning and creativity with technology. 10. In my work with hundreds of families, I have not seen children become as aggressive and belligerent when TV is interrupted as when interactive technology is interrupted. We know less about the impact of gaming and social media on children than TV. TV may be a less harmful alternative, yet it should be limited, too. Dr. Kate Roberts is a licensed child and school psychologist and family therapist with offices in Salem and Hamilton. She welcomes newcomers to her private practice. She specializes in cognitive-behavior therapy, family therapy, anxiety and learning disabilities. She can be reached at kate@drkateroberts.com and www.drkateroberts.com.

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Q&A for North Shore Parents Having a Fun and Imperfect Family Vacation Question: Dr. Kate, do you have any tips for how to have a great family vacation? Answer: The family vacation is one that is often hyped up. American families have less time together today than ever before. People save money and time to plan for a spectacular week away, having fun, sharing experiences and reconnecting. The average American only gets 2-3 weeks of vacation a year and that doesn’t increase because someone becomes a parent. With time being such a valuable commodity, expectations for vacation can be high and disappointments can be higher. Parents visit me upon returning from

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or dad wants a round of golf. Parents can model teamwork and get their individual needs met. • On joint family vacations, be prepared for differences in parenting styles. What happens when two well-intentioned families get together for a fun vacation and the parenting rules in each family are worlds apart? The best strategy is for parents to talk with their children beforehand and let them know that there may be differences in rules and management styles.

older kids may not want to go to the zoo or playground. Remember that if parents minimize their reactions to complaints, kids are less likely to complain. • Plan an agenda that meets each family member’s needs some of the time. Traveling with teens and ‘tweens can be overwhelming if parents try to placate every person’s needs at all times. Parents should be flexible with plans and allow everyone to participate in some aspects of the decision making. • Budget in advance. Having a planned budget avoids being financially stressed out during vacation time. Plan for extra expenditures of 10 to 20 percent of the budget, just to be safe. • Expect the unexpected. Parents’ reactions to their own disappointments throughout vacation can set the tone for others. Maybe the hotel isn’t what was expected or the food at the allinclusive resort is less than optimal. Parents and families need to learn to enjoy their imperfect getaway, and use their sense of humor to rally through annoyances.

• On blended family vacations, be aware of particular concerns. Spending time with stepchildren during vacation can seem like a potential battle ground, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Attempt to look at this as an opportunity to spend time together and get to know each other without having it be too deep or intense, so keep it light. • The annual family vacation comes with much anticipation, although mishaps do happen. Maybe the weather is bad. Maybe the kids complain about being away from their friends. Maybe the car breaks down. A typical family vacation, much like life, has its ups and downs. Parents that hope for the best time ever, and are able roll with the reality, teach their children a great life lesson: how one reacts to life’s disappointments matters more than even being on a vacation.

• Co-parent effectively. Effective co-parenting can mean the difference between fighting and fun for everyone. Make a pact in advance to support each other in the interest of the family. Maybe mom wants a night with her novel If you have a question for Dr. Kate, please email her at kate@drkateroberts.com. We may publish your question, anonymously, in a future issue – along with Dr. Kate’s response. This feature is brought to you, courtesy of Dr. Kate and North Shore Children & Families.

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Your Family’s Health

Keeping your Family Free from Heart Disease:

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by Mary Higgins

accompany this type of meal add trans fat and start the process of blocking arteries.

We take our hearts for granted on most days. This complex organ simply goes about its job of delivering blood to the lungs and then bringing oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body until the vessels carrying that blood start to become inflamed and narrowed. Last month, you learned that the process of heart disease starts during childhood. Let’s look at other steps you can take to keep your heart and those of your family members happy and healthy.

Unfortunately, packages label “serving sizes” when the word, “portion” should be used. This confuses most of us. To quote Sharon Denny, M.S., RDN of the American Academy of Nutrition, “A ‘serving’ is the amount of food recommended in consumer education materials such as ChooseMyPlate.gov, whereas a ‘portion’ is the amount of food you choose to eat at any one time – which may be more or less than a ‘serving’.”

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Many people are eating the right foods, but eating too large a portion. This often starts during childhood. To help Americans eat in healthy ways, the food guidance graphic at ChooseMyPlate.gov was designed to provide a visual idea of balanced meals. Notice that fruits and vegetables fill half the plate! Protein foods (beans, fish, meat) should occupy only 1/4 of the plate. How many of us have meat filling over half the plate, eating only 1/2 cup of vegetables? The amount of food we need varies according to age, sex and activity level.

When buying beef, be sure it is not marbled with fat as this is where all the hormones and other toxins accumulate. Shop for the leanest hamburger you can find. Your other option is to choose grass-fed meat to obtain omega 3 fats as well as magnesium and heart-protective conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA. The meat from animals that are fed corn or soy does not contain this healthy fat.

It’s not just protein foods we overly consume. According to USDA guidelines, a serving of pasta is one cup, only the size of a baseball. What would you do if you received such a small portion of pasta inside one of those huge serving bowls offered in Italian restaurants? Many restaurants serve huge portions of pasta, large enough to feed a family of four, which trains us to expect large amounts in our dish – often 4 cups! Family-friendly restaurants serve half a pound of beef, 8 ounces, as a portion – when a 3 ounce portion, the size of a computer mouse, is what we need to be eating as adults. A child ages 2 to 3 only needs 2 oz. of protein foods for the entire day! One hamburger is too large a portion for a child this age. The French fries that often

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Reduce Consumption of Processed Meats With summer’s arrival, we all look forward to the simplicity of eating hot dogs and sausages at cookouts, but these highly processed foods are high in saturated fats. The white buns accompanying them tend to raise triglycerides. Most hot dogs and sausages are manufactured with poor quality meat using great amounts of sodium to disguise the flavor. Some cold cuts, as tasty as they are, are also heavily processed and their consumption is linked to heart disease and cancers as well. I’m not advocating total restriction of these foods, but you may wish to purchase uncured varieties or eat these convenience foods as a special treat (and serve them with plenty of vegetables!). Children playing outside, sweating heavily, need salty foods to

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replenish salt loss from sweating. You can increase the nutrient quality by serving these meats on whole grain breads and rolls that are high in fiber. Red Meat Alternatives It may surprise you that we don’t need to eat red meat every day. Two meals per week are adequate. The other meals may be created around poultry, seafood, lean pork, beans and eggs. Even when you buy organic poultry, remove the skin from the poultry as it’s only a source of fat. Season chicken with fresh herbs. Eat omega 3 rich fish: Oily fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, trout and herring are full of heart-healthy omega 3 oils which tamp inflammation and keep cell membranes soft so that nutrients and waste pass through. Look for recipes featuring broiled fish using herbs rather than creamy sauces. Spice up your seafood with garlic and red onions to add flavor. Create a simple salsa, combining tomatoes with cilantro or flat leaf parsley with segments of citrus fruit. I share a recipe using a Uniq or Ugli fruit on the Peabody Library Blog, Nourish. Avoid Corn and Soybean Oils Corn and soybeans, rich in omega 6 fat, are fed to cattle on conventional farms to fatten them. And we, the consumers of such foods, also gain weight in short periods of time. To turn these seeds into oils, they are heated to unhealthy temperatures which oxidize them. In humans, these oils attract plaque in blood vessels. Due to their extensive shelf life, these oils are dumped into almost our entire food supply – everything from crackers to salad dressings. Read the backs of labels to avoid them. Substitute heart-healthy Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which has been minimally processed. The dark green color will assure you its rich supply of antioxidants remain. Coconut oil, denigrated for decades, is now being studied for its many beneficial aspects. It doesn’t cause inflammation like the oils rich in omega 6 and is only 6 calories per gram, whereas all other oils are 9 calories per gram.

Start the Day with a Bowl of Fiber Rich Whole Grains Fiber cannot be emphasized enough. People who eat insufficient fiber have more risk factors for heart disease, including obesity, inflammation and metabolic syndrome. Manufacturers are starting to offer whole grains in children’s cereals. Be sure that your child drinks a full glass of milk or water after eating the cereal so the fiber can comfortably expand and move through the digestive tract. Unlike adult bodies that can handle a cereal with 10 grams of fiber in a serving, children’s developing bodies need smaller amounts. You can start with a cereal that contains 3 grams of fiber and serve fresh berries or peaches to increase the fiber. Limit Sugary Foods The best way to enjoy a sugary food is immediately after dinner when you are somewhat full and have already met your nutrient needs for the day. But you don’t want to make this a daily habit. Why is sugar so bad? Sugar needs to be processed in our bodies by the use of insulin and repeatedly allowing the pancreas to send out insulin to process sugar. This may cause the pancreas to become less efficient over time. Insulin intolerance or sensitivity develops so that greater amounts of insulin are needed to push the sugar into the cell. The condition can lead to diabetes, but most certainly leads to weight gain and obesity. In a statement on Sugar and Cardiovascular Disease by the American Heart Association, “Sugar consumption lowers the favorable fraction of cholesterol and increases triglyceride levels.” Some parents have asked me about offering snacks made with artificial sugars. I would not want them in my body nor should you offer your child fake sugars that the body simply was not designed to process. You can keep your family free from developing heart disease by planning meals, reading labels and eating delicious and healthy foods that everyone can enjoy. Mary Higgins, M.Ed., is a nutrition educator who writes about food for several websites. She has a Bachelor’s degree in both Nutrition and Education. She studied exercise science and received her M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She has worked as a Sports Nutritionist and personal trainer at YMCAs in the greater Boston area and is certified by both the American Council on Exercise and the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists.

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Education Feature

Next Generation Children’s Centers A Family Business Created for Families

Have you visited Next Generation Children’s Centers? We invite you to come in and explore the opportunities and programs that NGCC offers for infants through pre-kindergarten aged children. We even have a flexible summer program

for children aged 4 through 7. “We are much more than a day care center. Families come here because their children are receiving an education at every age,” said Kathleen DelPrete, president. “We teach what’s developmentally appropriate,” starting with motor skills for infants and adding social skills, exploring the world, learning to share, and more academic activities as children move to the preschool and pre-kindergarten levels. NGCC has 2 schools on the North Shore that are both convenient to major highways. Andover is near the intersection of Routes 28 and 125. Our Beverly school is on Route 22 next to scenic Kelleher pond. School facilities include infant rooms with heated floors, indoor play spaces, age appropriate outdoor playgrounds and a commercial kitchen. NGCC also serves breakfast, lunch and three healthy snacks each day that are

prepared by our kitchen staff. The kitchen staff also launders the children’s dirty clothes and nap time belongings so you don’t have to be bothered with transporting these items to and from school. “This is all included in our tuition – so parents don’t have to worry about extra fees. By having a kitchen staff, a maintenance crew and a full time administrator at the front desk, it allows our teachers and managers to focus solely on the children,” states Kathleen. Offering research-based curriculum for every stage of development, our professional staff is able to work with your child in both small and large group settings. “We want the children graduating from our schools to be confident and eager to learn during their elementary school years,” Kathleen explains. “Our philosophy is to ‘Nurture the Whole Child’, which integrates four key components that work together to create a foundation for the success for your child: Academics, Wellness, Social and Community. Our program provides children with a strong academic foundation and builds their confidence and understanding in regards to the world around them.”

about the school and be sure it will be the right fit for both parents and child. We are enrolling now for our summer program and the September school year and would love to have your family join ours. Contact our Andover Directors at 978-475-8010 or Andover@ngccenters.com and our Beverly Director at 978-202-4100 or Beverly@ngccenters.com to learn more about your enrollment options. Locations in Franklin, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Natick, Sudbury, Walpole, Westborough and Westford

NGCC offers year-round child care with limited holiday closings, along with full and part time scheduling options. This helps parents achieve their work-life balance – which can be a challenge with the hectic schedules that many families have. NGCC encourages families to visit and bring their children with them. We want you to get a great feeling

Donna Kelleher, founder and Kathleen DelPrete, president of Next Generation Children’s Centers

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Summer Camps & Programs Showcase Series Part 4 of 4

Aztec Summer Program BROOKS SCHOOL NORTH ANDOVER, MA

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Full details & Registration Online at www.aztecsoccer.com Ages 4-13 – Two-Week Sessions Red Cross Swim Lessons, Outdoor Adventures, Crafts

You are reading our 2-month Summer issue, which covers June AND July. We will be back in early August. Grades 7-10 – One-Week Sessions Adventure, Performing and Creative Arts, Field Trips

We hope you have a safe & happy summer! CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION Grades 3-8 – One-Week Sessions Movie Making, Game Design, Robotics, Swimming

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Gymja Warrior is partnering up with Danvers Indoor Sports to create a summer full of activities and memories with new friends. Kids will be spending 1/2 day at Gymja Warrior and 1/2 day at DIS All Sports Summer Camp!

All Sports Half Day Camp DIS staff will be organizing fun games like soccer, flag football, baseball and many more fun activities in their state of the art facilities.

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Dates: 6/29 - 7/3 7/6 -7/10 7/13 - 7/17 7/20 - 7/24 7/27 - 7/31 8/3 - 8/7 8/10 - 8/14 8/17 - 8/21

Ages: Our summer camp is designed for campers ages 4-12. (Older kids may reserve Gymja Warror for private Open Gym with friends info@gymjawarrior.com)

Gymja Warrior Half Day Camp: Gymja Warrior campers will progressively build upper body strangth and learn how to express themselves through movement on our iconic American Ninja Warrior obstacles.

Rate: $70 per day per kid $245 per week per kid Week packages: Sign up for six weeks for $1,350 per kid, seven weeks for $1,505 per kid, eight weeks for $1,600 per kid

Times: Camp will begin at 9am and end at 3pm. After care (3pm - 5pm) will be available for $10 an hour per child or $125 per week (payment due on Monday).

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BOSTON SOCCER ACADEMY 2015 • All of our clinics are COED with a goalkeeper program. • The day clinics have programs for grades 1-9. Please visit our website to see our full list of 2015 day clinics & overnight camp. 2015 NORTH SHORE LOCATIONS: JUNE 29-JULY 2 JULY 6-9 JULY 13-16 JULY 20-23 JULY 27-30 AUG. 2-6 AUG. 3-6 AUG. 10-13 AUG. 17-20

Phillips Park, SWAMPSCOTT & Greater Lawrence Tech, ANDOVER Tufts University, MEDFORD Hill’s Hill Field, ARLINGTON Shore Country Day School, BEVERLY Concord Academy, CONCORD & Brookwood School, MANCHESTER Governor’s Academy, BYFIELD (grades 9-12) Shore Country Day School, BEVERLY Pingree School, SO. HAMILTON Tower School, MARBLEHEAD

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Children’s Book Review

S is fors S’Mores: A Camping Alphabet Written by Helen Foster James; Illustrated by Lita Judge Sleeping Bear Press, $17.95, Ages 3 and up by Cathy Ballou Mealey S is for S’Mores: A Camping Alphabet takes readers on a delightful trail from A to Z, exploring the outdoors from coast to coast. Using the alphabet as a backdrop, the book presents a variety of camping topics such as possible camping environments (desert, waterways, rainforests, mountains) and the supplies essential for camping (first aid kit, flashlight, compass and map). Some pages highlight the joys of outdoor exploration such as following animal tracks, listening to birds and observing plants and wildlife in their natural habitats.

importance related to camping, such as John Muir and Juliette Gordon Low. Mention is also made of programs and organizations that support and celebrate camping, such as the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Great Smoky Mountains, National Wildlife Week and the Junior Ranger program offered by the National Park Service. The beautiful illustrations capture the crackling colors of a campfire, the vast openness of mountain vistas and the rich foliage of wooded trails. Children of various ages, cultures and ethnicities are depicted with softly-rendered realism, actively engaged in various camping activities. Animal lovers will enjoy seeing many birds, bison, rabbits and insects incorporated throughout the book. The back of the book offers tips for more camping fun, including a recipe for the trail mix called Gorp, ideas for creating your own sketch pad or journal to preserve camping memories and seven recommendations to follow in order to be a “no-impact” camper. Whether you sleep under the stars in your own backyard or at summer camp or you venture out to rough it in the wilderness, S is for S’Mores is a scenic and informative guide to appreciating all of the wonders outdoors. Cathy Ballou Mealey is a picture book writer and mom to two great kids. She lives in Lynnfield and shares book reviews through Twitter via @CatBallouMealey. Cathy borrowed S is for S’mores from her local library, where she discovers wonderful new stories every week.

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