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Make time for science during spring break

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Make time for

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By Ryne Dittmer Nobody said the rest and relaxation of spring break can’t include a little learning, especially when it’s as fun as this exploration into the states of matter.

Using water, cornstarch and some food coloring, you and your family can create a goo that behaves as both a solid and a liquid.

Supplies 1/2 cup of water 1 cup of cornstarch Mixing bowl Food coloring (optional)

handful and compare what happens when you roll it between your hands and when you hold it in your open palm.

To explore further, try stirring a cup of water with a spoon and then do the same with the goo. Which was easier?

What’s happening?

So how is this goo acting as both a solid and a liquid at different times? Together, the cornstarch and water form what scientists call a non-Newtonian fluid, similar to the properties of quicksand or ketchup.

All fluids have a level of viscosity, or measurable thickness or resistance to flow. Water has a low viscosity, which makes it easy to stir.

As shown by this experiment, the viscosity of non-Newtonian fluids change when stress or force is applied.

When you squeeze the goo, the molecules move closer together and behave like a solid. When you let go, the molecules move apart and the goo acts more like a liquid.

Ryne Dittmer can be reached at 389-6606 or ryne.dittmer@ npgco.com.

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After gathering your supplies, pour 1 cup of cornstarch into the mixing bowl. Slowly mix in the 1/2 cup of water and add in a few drops of food coloring if desired. Mix until the concoction becomes thick enough that it becomes challenging to stir and solidifies when tapped with the mixing spoon.

Now the fun begins.

Test how the mixture behaves when you stir it quickly or slowly, or tap RYNE DITTMER/STAFF PHOTO its surface.

Stir the cornstarch, water and food coloring mixture Next, grab a until it becomes thick.

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Be selective with SUMMER CAMPS

By Kellie Houx

The summer camps of yesteryear are just that — they are in the past. Today’s camps are made for each and every child and every child’s specific interest.

Those bygone years of overnight camps and hot cabins alongside remote lakes may be still present, but today’s camps are so much more. And depending on the age and maturity of the child, it might be better to participate in a day camp.

Kansas City YMCA Senior Vice President of Youth Development Jim Spearin said determining when a child is ready for camp is “very individual.”

“A key for me is when kids start expressing more and more interest in learning new things and asking questions,” he said. “That is coupled with the notion that they are seeking experiences they would not normally find in school. So it might be time to explore a different environment, and that might just be camp.”

Spearin said the area YMCAs have traditional day camps where campers participate in a variety of activities.

“Camps really have evolved,” he said. “The

more generalist camp encompasses Youth many areas of interest. It’s the sort recreational programs and of camp that helps support summer camps can all types of kids and often bridge the gap in care builds teamwork, trust and between the end of school friendship. Then there are and the day when classes the specific-interest camps resume. Due in part to high that may be centered on demand, parents who want science and technology. to place their kids in summer These STEM (science rec programs or summer technology engineering camps should being and math) camps are really vetting such programs growing in popularity.” and camps well Other popular camps may in advance of be those focused on the arts summer. or sports. At Earnest Shepherd

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Spearin said the YMCA has overhauled its camps and rolled out many of them at the end of last month.

“National trends state that campers and parents want a safe place,” he said. “We can demonstrate that. We always welcome parents into our camps.

We want them to check us out. Often, we have activities where parents can join in.”

Along with the overall safety, the specifics include a properly trained camp staff.

“As an example, the YMCA is licensed and approved by both Kansas and Missouri,” Spearin said. “We have licensed programs with layers of oversight. The organizations with the best practices and protocols are those with standards that go above and beyond. Two weeks prior to any camp, we have staff going through extensive training. We have them trained in general safety and CPR. Our staff hits the ground running.”

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determine which type of camp would be best. If kids have had positive overnight experiences and separations have been easy, overnight camp might be an option. As a parent, the excitement of those childhood memories can also instill a positive attitude to a child or children.

If parents work and children aren’t ready for an overnight or resident camp, day camps can be a perfect fit to allow for creative exploration and fun.

“First talk to friends and family and see what they have experienced,” Spearin said. “Kids’ friends may have had a great experience or perhaps a trusted friend had some success with a camp.

When parents or guardians are researching online, look out for testimonies and camp videos. Look for ones that capture the dynamics of campers and counselors. I would make sure that parents can be part of programs if they wish. Also make sure the environment is one that parents and children feel welcome.”

For those camps with longevity, check out city websites for “Parks and Recreation” links. Many cities offer camps and programming all year long.

Some offer camps during winter and spring breaks, which could be a good start to explore the larger concept of camp.

In Liberty, for instance, various camps are offered as half days and full days. Some of the proposed

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Consider this The following are a handful of tips for moms and dads who want their kids to have fun and fulfilling summers.

Ask for recommendations. Speak with fellow parents and trusted friends about where they send their children.

Explore all options. Camps come in more flavors than ever before. Certain camps may be faith-based ministries while others may focus on camps are themed around the Olympics and LEGOs. Others may take campers to play in the city parks. Camp Director Courtney Curry offered a few thoughts as well.

“Providing a youth camp creates a positive environment with activities designed for children to explore and discover new skills, creates the citizen of tomorrow by building upon strengths, increasing self-esteem and confidence, and encourages socialization with children of the same age,” Curry said. “The city of Liberty strives to create such an experience by having trained camp leaders

particular sports. Band camps or art camps may appeal to creative kids. Also, there are plenty of general-interest camps that offer various activities without narrowing in on any particular area.

Determine your camp budget. Governmentrun camps may be less expensive than those offered by private companies. Day camps typically cost less than those that provide room and board. Find out if a particular organization subsidizes a portion of camp costs.

— Metro Creative encouraging and guiding children in a safe, fun and supervised environment. In our opinion, our camps create magical memories that will last a lifetime.”

Northland YMCA camps include four sites: the North Kansas City YMCA offers traditional summer day camp and adventure camp for teens; the Riverside Community Center and the two Platte County R-III school sites are also traditional day camps.

Kellie Houx can be reached at 389-6630 or kellie.houx@libertytribune.com.

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GOOD SLEEP HABITS With the time change coming up later this month, there are some things you can do to prepare your body for a new wake time, according to Dr. Carole Guillaume, who conducts adult and pediatric (ages 12 and older) sleep studies in the Sleep Lab at Liberty Hospital. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m.

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“For some of us, the impact is minimal and we acclimate over a few days’ time, but others need to think ahead to minimize the stress,” Guillaume said.

To help prepare your body to adapt, during this next week, get up 15 to 30 minutes earlier each morning.

“It is a little like jet lag,” Guillaume said, “and it helps to anticipate the change.”

She also said natural light is the most effective way to reset your circadian clock.

“Get some morning light by stepping outside for 15 minutes or taking the dog for a walk,” she suggested.

Even without the time change, a good night’s sleep can be hard to come by these days.

“One of the biggest problems is that we tend to continue our daytime functions into the night,” said Guillaume. “We stimulate ourselves to get through the day, whether it’s caffeine or stimulating drinks. It’s go, go, go well into the evening not knowing when to stop.”

Start thinking differently. About an hour before bedtime, Guillaume said, try these tips for a better night’s sleep: 1. Dim the lights and turn down the noise. “This turns off the adrenaline rush you had all day long,” she said. “It shifts you from your active mode to a more

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relaxed, tranquil mode to make the transition you need to fall asleep.”

2. Avoid eating heavy meals, smoking or drinking caffeinated beverages or alcohol less than four hours before going to bed.

3. Turn off the TV and electronics in the bedroom. “Bright LED lights from cellphones, tablets and laptops can and should be dimmed,” she said. “Bright lights keep the brain stimulated for a period of time even after shutting them off.”

4. If reading, she suggests material that is relaxing instead of exciting novels or television shows, which tend to keep us up later than intended.

Take advantage of recording devices to watch your favorite shows another time.

For some people, the problem isn’t just getting to sleep, but waking up frequently during the night.

“Patients likely diagnose themselves with ‘insomnia,’ but insomnia may be a sign of another sleep disorder such a sleep apnea, and you need to discuss these concerns with your doctor,” Guillaume said.

For questions about your sleep patterns, contact your physician, who may recommend a sleep study to determine if you have a sleep disorder.

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Do we see the number of people with allergies growing or remaining stable?

allergy cities. Wichita ranked No. 7, St. Louis No. 25, and Omaha No. 37. The worst city was Jackson, Mississippi, and the best was San Diego.”

“It is felt that allergies are increasing. Research suggests that warming climates and an increase in the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere might be related to this increase.”

What’s more prominent in this region — airborne or food and skin allergies?

How does the Kansas City rank in terms of allergies compared to other areas of the country?

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How to get picky eaters to not pick at food Picky, picky, picky.

Parents understand the meaning of that word maybe more so at the dinner table than anywhere else. While children turn their noses up and spread food around their plates to create the illusion of finished meals, there are subtle ways to get them to get all their recommended nutrients, according to Trista Gambill, director of Kearney’s Talented Tots Learning Center. “What we’ve learned here is if you keep trying — I know there is some magic number and it takes so many tries for a child’s palate to decide they don’t like a food. Just keep trying,� Gambill said. “Something I do with my own son is give him a lot of options in a meal. I give him a mini toddler buffet.�

Gambill said she gives her own child multiple options like peas, bread and meat in moderate portions. “The size amount can help to make it

not seem so overwhelming,� she said.

And while she does not force her son to clean his plate, she is persistent that he at least try all the food. “I wouldn’t force a child (to eat something), but do keep offering it,� she said.“I always say,‘Try one bite and if you don’t like it, you don’t have to eat it.’ Just as long as they are trying it and actually tasting it before they are saying they don’t like it.�

Gambill added if a child refuses to eat something, simply talk to them about it. “I ask why they don’t like it,� Gambill said.“I’ll ask something like,‘Is it because it is green?’�

Green vegetables can be the bane of any meal for many children due to how different it can seem to a small child. “I think it is a lot because of the color and the texture,� Gambill said.“A lot of kids will try any fruit, probably because it is a little sweeter. Vegetables are the hardest, like green beans, peas, even corn sometimes.�

Gambill added that at around the age of 3 or 4, most children will begin realizing what foods they do and do not like. “Around that age they start getting opinions about whether they like it, or the texture,� she said.

But as all parents know, there are always other options to make sure their

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Egg-cellent ideas about Easter traditions

By Amanda Lubinski In just a few weeks, spring will have sprung, and along with the new season comes the welcoming of Easter.

While the religious significance of the holiday is clear, other traditions, like the reason for dyed eggs are a bit murkier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The egg, an ancient symbol of new life, has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring. From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; emergence from the tomb and resurrection. Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to at least the 13th century, according to some sources. One explanation for this custom is that eggs were formerly a forbidden food during the Lenten season, so people would paint and decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting, then eat them on Easter as a celebration,â&#x20AC;? the History Channelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www.history.com, states.

The tradition of painting hard-boiled eggs during springtime pre-dates Christianity, a 2012 Huffington Post article by Religion Assistant Editor Jahnabi Barooah states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In many cultures around the world, the egg is a

symbol of new life, fertility and rebirth. For thousands of years, Iranians and others have decorated eggs on Nowruz, the Iranian New Year that falls on the spring equinox,â&#x20AC;? the article reported.

When area children were asked about their familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; egg-dying traditions, their reasoning was almost all animal-centered.The following are some of their responses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so every year the Easter Bunny hides them,â&#x20AC;? Ethan Jewell, 9, said.

Lane Roach, 3, and his mother, Allie, said they dye eggs and then the Easter Bunny also brings eggs to their residence.

Kelsey Pratt, 7, provided a more in-depth explanation, saying the eggs originally come from chickens, but are dyed for the Easter Bunny and, subsequently, the children who collect them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so the Easter Bunny can find them. He hides them for me to find them,â&#x20AC;? Pratt said.

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Kelsey Pratt, 7, of Kearney says the Easter Bunny finds dyed eggs, which the floppyeared holiday icon then hides for her to find.

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