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1. Story time isn’t just for

2. Fall crafting can be

the kids. We have the scoop on how to start a moms-only book club on page 12.

made easy. We are loving the adorable acorn magnet craft by Jill Lebbin on page 14. Bring that touch of fall indoors!

4. The new Children’s Choir

3. Our kids can make a

at Notre Dame takes it higher. Combining old and new traditions, kids of all ages and bringing communities together—now that’s music to our ears. Page 18.

difference. Learn about some inspiring kids making a huge difference on page 16.

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You can say no to more snacks. If your kids are anything like ours, they are constantly begging for snacks. Learn how to overcome the “snack culture” on page 28.

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5 4Keeps Comic

family craft

4 8 Things We Learned Making 12 Choosing The Right Book Club For You By Michelle Shirk This Issue 5 Reader Testimonials 3 Coloring Contest Winners 8 The FAMILY Month Calendar

14 Acorn Magnets

By Jill Lebbin

family kids

16 Kids With a Cause

By Meagan Church

Special Section

Christmas Break FAMILY Fun 18 The New Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir at Notre Dame

By Chaunie Brusie

20 Dear Mom: Forget The Elf on the Shelf

By Meagan Church

22 Unplugging Our Plugged-In Household

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16 family pregnancy

26 When the Baby Blues Turn Darker

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28 Consumed by the Snack Culture

All aboard the candy cane express! Celebrate a nostalgic children’s Christmas with the Grandkids at the Hesston Steam Museum the first two weekends in December. See Santa arrive in a vintage Model T and visit Santa in his real railroad caboose. Save 15% on all merchandise in The Depot Store. Donate a new unwrapped toy at Santa’s Candy Cane Express and receive 1 FREE train ride! FREE ADMISSION. Train Tickets: Adults $5, Children $3.

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Race To Save Lives, Saint Joseph Medical Center

All Saints Day

Notre Dame Children's Choir Inaugural Concert, South Bend Farmer's Market

Music Class, Wedertz Music Academy

Make Art Together, Preschool Craft,

God’s Time For Little Ones, Peace Lutheran School

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Take In The Nutcracker This Holiday Season! Studebaker National Museum Opens

Knute Rockne Exhibit

Check out the fun exhibit about Notre Dame’s most famous coach, Knute Rockne at the Studebaker National Museum starting December 1, 2013. The Museum is located at 201 S Chapin Street, South Bend. Visiting hours at the Studebaker National Museum are Monday – Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday Noon to 5:00pm. Admission is $8.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Students over 6. For further information call the Museum at (574) 235-9714 or (888) 391-5600 or visit www.studebakermuseum.org.

What images come to mind when you think of the Nutcracker? Swaying ball gowns that glide at the foot of a decked-out evergreen? Heaps of brightly wrapped boxes with shimmering bows? A girl traveling through a magic world of sweets and a handsome prince to accompany her? The Conservatory of Dance is thrilled to once again present the Contemporary Nutcracker—presenting a different take on this traditional dance—in the breathtaking Lerner Theater on Saturday November 30, 2013 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children, students, and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased through thelerner. com or at the Lerner box office.

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics:  More than 3.5 million children ages  Almost 50 percent of head injuries 14 and under get hurt annually sustained in sports or recreational playing sports or participating in activities occur during bicycling, recreational activities. skateboarding or skating incidents.  Sports and recreational activities  More than 775,000 contribute to approximately 21 children, ages 14 percent of all traumatic brain and under, are injuries among American children. treated in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries each year.

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Cake Boss, Morris Performing Arts Center Vintage Fashion Show, The Village at Arborwood

Monthly Mediation Yoga, Elkhart Environmental Center

Thanksgiving

National Adoption Day

Build a Gingerbread House, Harris Branch Library

Wizard of Oz, Amish Acres Historic Farm

Annie, South Bend Civic Theatre

Get Inked Teen Writing Conference, St. Mary’s College

The Contemporary Nutcracker, The Lerner Theater

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Booking It: Choose the Right Book Club for You!

By: Michelle L. Shirk, J.D.

fter spending hours shuttling your kids to and from school, soccer, gymnastics, choir, debate or any other clubs or classes they participate in, you’re probably ready to enjoy an extracurricular activity of your own. If you like the idea of enriching your mind while enjoying the company of other adults, joining a book club may just be the perfect solution!

But I’m nervous!

Why join a book club?

Book club novices needn’t feel shy about sharing their opinions, however. Czarnecki believes all participants have valid opinions to express. “Anybody who reads a book has something to say about it, and your point is as valuable as the next person’s,” she says. During her club’s meetings, everyone at the table gets a chance to say what they think about the month’s selection, no matter how many people are present.

The benefits of book clubs are many. According to Mary Czarnecki, Library Assistant at St. Joseph Public Library and leader of the Lake Bluff Book Club, participating in a book club allows members to broaden their horizons and read books that they wouldn’t normally choose. Donna Mitschelen, Osolo Branch Coordinator for Elkhart Public Library and co-leader of the 2nd Monday Night Page Turners Book Club, agrees, noting that she has been pleasantly surprised by some of the selected books. Discussions with other club members are another key aspect of the book club experience, says Mitschelen. She reports that in her book club, some of the discussions can get lively and animated. “[The discussion] helps you think about reading and about books, and about authors and writing in a new way,” says Czarnecki. Book club participants also have the opportunity to get to know others who love to read, says Czarnecki. Her own book club acts as a kind of support group for members dealing with difficult life events.

Feeling self-conscious about the idea of discussing books with others? “You can just come to listen,” says Mitschelen. At her book club, there is no judging and different points of view are encouraged, she says. “It is a very relaxed atmosphere.” Czarnecki agrees that people can benefit from attending book club meetings even if they just observe and listen.

Find the Right Fit

Those interested in joining a book club in the Michiana area will find a wealth of options and may wonder which one to choose. Book selection should be an important factor in this decision. Mitschelen notes that some book clubs read a variety of books while others stick to a theme. If you are considering a particular club, Czarnecki suggests talking to its leader and viewing the list of past books to see if the club is going in a direction that interests you.

• A Sampling of Michiana Area Book Clubs • St. Joseph Public Library • (www.youseemore.com/maudpreston)

The Lake Bluff Book Club, which has been running for approximately 17 or 18 years and meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., says Czarnecki. Other book club options in St. Joseph include the Men’s Book Club and the Not Your Mom’s Book Club, which is targeted at readers in their 20s and 30s.

Elkhart Public Library • (www.myepl.org/epl)

Mitschelen’s 2nd Monday Night Page Turners Book Club meets at the Osolo Branch on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The Main branch also hosts an adult book club, and groups for children are also available.

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Choose from the Reflective Readers Book Group, Forever Learning: Non-Fiction Book Club and the Eclectic Women Book Group. You can find future selections for these clubs online.

St. Joseph County Public Library • (www.sjcpl.lib.in.us)

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From a practical standpoint, those looking for a book club to join should also consider the location of the club and its meeting time, says Mitschelen. If these are not convenient for you, you may not join in as often.

Do It Yourself

Some book lovers choose to start their own clubs instead of joining existing ones. If you choose this route, Czarnecki suggests attending a few different book club discussions to learn what techniques you wish to incorporate into your own club. A monthly meeting is probably ideal, she says, but some clubs choose to meet every other month or just a couple of times per year. Mitschelen recommends starting with an organizational meeting for potential members to decide what type of books you will be reading and discuss any rules you may want to enact. Fortunately, there’s no need to agonize over these initial decisions. “Over time your club will morph into what your group is comfortable with,” she says.

Good Book, Bad Book

According to Mitschelen, a strong book club selection is one that prompts discussion. This could mean a controversial book, or one “that does not end with a tight ribbon and bow but leaves the reader with a question or a new point of view,” she explains. “Discussion is also improved if club members can personally relate to what’s going on in the book,” says Czarnecki. Need some ideas for great book club picks? Mitschelen reports that her club had good results with “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein and “City of Thieves” by David Benioff. Czarnecki recommends “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett, “House at Riverton” by Kate Morton or pretty much any good historical fiction title. Whether you start your own book club or jump into one of many exciting options currently available in Michiana, you’re sure to have a blast reading great books and making new friends. Start your search today!

Michelle Shirk is a longtime resident of Northwest Indiana and proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School. She loves writing about family, travel and holiday/ seasonal events.

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Acorn Magnets

By: Jill Lebbin

My kids and I love going on nature walks. During one of our nature walks we found a bunch of acorns. Acorns scream “Fall” to me, so we decided to take some home with us and figure out what to do. We came up with acorn magnets for our Fall Bucket List.

Ready to make some acorn magnets? Materials: • acorns (make sure to dust off acorns so that the paint will stick to them) • • • • • •

paint magnet hot glue gun and hot glue 2 plastic baggies decoupage medium wax paper

Steps: 1. Put paint in a plastic baggie and add acorns. Swoosh the acorns around in the bag and plop onto wax paper. Allow acorns to dry. 2. Put decoupage medium (like Mod Podge) in a plastic baggie and add painted acorns. This step is going to seal the acorns. Once they are covered in the decoupage medium, plop them onto wax paper and allow to dry. 3. Use hot glue to attach the acorns to the magnet. Allow to dry. 4. Enjoy!! 14

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Kids with a Cause By: Meagan Church

hey may look like ordinary kids on the outside, but beneath those normal-looking exteriors are child-sized heroes, also known as kids with a cause. They may not have reached adulthood yet, but they aren’t waiting until then to start changing the world for the better. Meet these three inspiring examples of local kids who have found a passion and taken action.

The Cookie Girls

When an earthquake struck Haiti and caused massive destruction, Keegan and Avery felt compelled to help. Their family believed in doing one big outreach every year as a way to teach family values, sacrifice and the importance of giving. When the earthquake hit, the girls told their mom, Jennifer Thursby, “Mom we have to help them. I can't sleep. Where will they sleep? What will they do?"

In the end, The Cookie Girls raised $12,600 to bring clean water to families in need in Haiti. “We had a goal of $1,000,” Jennifer said. “We never realized how awesome this would turn out.”

The Pop Topper

Avery, age 6 at the time, had similar sentiments. "I wish we could fly there and bring them home. Mom, they need water!"

Grant’s sister Annika was born at Riley Hospital for Children. During her 48 days of life, her family came to call The Ronald McDonald House home. Even though Grant was only 3 years old at the time, he understood the importance of the house. “We stayed at the Ronald McDonald House, so we could go to the hospital everyday to be with baby sissy,” Grant, now 5 years old, said, “When I went there, I slept there and played there with other kids."

Since it was February, the family came up with a plan to make Valentine cookies. They would sell the baked goods and donate the earnings to Edge Outreach—a company who specializes in finding sustainable solutions to the world’s water crisis.

The house holds a special place in his heart, so to help other families stay there, he has started collecting pop can tabs. As Grant said, he is doing it, “so they can get more money to help with the sick and their families."

The family baked and sold 157 dozen frosted cookies. “People heard of the story and donations began to fly in,” Jennifer recalled. “We raised over $2,000 in two days.” In less than two weeks, they made $6,300 in sales. “We were like a cookie making factory.”

“Last year the Indianapolis chapter raised just under $30,000 by collecting tabs,” his mother, Kristina Horner, said. “We were there 48 days. The donation is important to us for many reasons. It's a way for us to stay connected with that time in our life and a way to honor Annika's life. It is rewarding to feel we are helping families that are having their lives turned upside down in an alltoo-familiar way. It's important for Grant because it's something he can help with. He remembers staying at Ron's House and understands why we were there, and why we needed to be there.

Keegan, age 9 at the time, said, "I had to help all those little children without families. They were all alone. It was breaking my heart!"

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It's good for him to be able to understand how giving can benefit others, and why it's important.” So far he has collected 50 gallons of tabs. His goal is to fill 220 gallon jugs, which would equal a whopping one million tabs. In the meantime, he helps prepare the jugs by putting Annika’s photo and brief story on them. “We handed them out at his preschool and asked for help collecting,” Kristina said. “So far, to celebrate every birthday of Annika's, we have planned a family jug stuff. We take all the tabs that we were given throughout the year and stuff them in jugs in order to make it easier to count to our one million mark.”

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Chamber Choir

Photography JJ Wright

Is there anything more beautiful than the sound of children singing? I have to admit that although I happen to be, unfortunately, someone who is not very musically inclined, that the sweet innocence of children’s voices raised up in music brings tears to my eyes every time. Music is an incredibly powerful tool for spiritual and artistic expression—and as it would turn out, for bringing communities together. Mark Doerries is someone who knows the power of musical all too well. After receiving his Doctorate in Conducting from the Indiana University Bloomington, Doerries is heading up the brand new Children’s Choir at Notre Dame, a program that he says was established to bring a sacred music program to the Michiana community. But that’s only the beginning.

A musical tradition

Doerries, a connoisseur of music himself, describes how while many churches and choirs are moving to a more contemporary style of music in lieu of more of the traditional hymn-style singing. And while the Notre Dame Children’s choir definitely embraces the move towards more modern music, it also embraces the sacred history of music tradition. Part of the program’s conception, explains Doerries, is that desire to blend the old with the new. “We don’t want to lose that sacred music,” he states. “So we wanted a way to preserve the sacred music while moving towards something contemporary. As adults, we have preconceived notions of what church is like and what they sing at church, but kids just want to sing. We’ve done everything from Gregorian chants and some Anglican hymns, to more contemporary things. We try to keep it diverse.”

More than just music

Although the Notre Dame children’s choir is an ecumenical program sponsored by Notre Dame, Doerries states that the choir’s mission is to bring together different denominations of Christians to embrace their shared musical history.

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1. To revive the musical heritage of the Catholic and Protestant churches while establishing a new, contemporary style of music. 2. To educate children musically. The Children’s Choir at Notre Dame spends a total of three hours a week in practice, which Doerries explains is more intensive than typical children’s programs. While many traditional children’s choirs teach participants to learn the songs, they don’t teach them to actually read music. “We teach each child to read the music and it’s a life-long skill they take with them, whether they go on to become a musician or just join a community choir; they will have that musical knowledge to appreciate all levels of music,” he states. 3. To create a supportive community environment. “We see ourselves as a social outlet,” explains Doerries. “And we create a safe, encouraging and loving space for our singers to get to know each other and make friendships that will extend beyond the rehearsal.” Through the program, the choir singers have the opportunity to go on overnight retreats, attend field trips and concerts, recitals and have pizza parties. “We’re trying to nurture the spiritual, educational and social side for each individual child,” Doerries explains. “The three pillars strengthen our program, as well as each other”

Music for all

But beyond blending old and new and embracing a shared musical history, Doerries maintains that the choir is, at its heart, a communitybuilding program and a place where children of all religions, or even non-religions, can come and feel comfortable.

Although the program has only been around for a month, Doerries says the program is doing very well. Surpassing their initial goal of 40 choir members, the program has welcomed 50 talented singers, with plans to open auditions for new members in January. All are welcome to the choir. “We will accept anyone who can carry a tune,” says Doerries with a smile. “We hope we won’t ever to have turn anyone down.”

“We have this great idea of building community through music bridging,” Doerries says. He explains that the program has three distinct goals:

One of the most important tenants of the Notre Dame Children’s choir is its accessibility to all. Not only is the choir open to all religions

and faith traditions, but it’s a completely free program that goes above and beyond to welcome members as family. Doerries explains that currently, the choir provides free back-and-forth transportation from Our Lady of Hungry Catholic School and the YMCA after school. As the program expands into Granger and beyond, he says they are also exploring starting a carpooling program. “Our goal is for families to have not to spend anything to be involved,” Doerries says firmly. “So if that includes transportation, we want to take care of that. Retreats are free, music is free and we will help sponsor clothing if needed. We want to make it as available as possible.”

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For parents wondering if a children’s choir could be right for their child, Doerries points out some important benefits: “We offer a continuation if the child is musically inclined, so there’s that community aspect of music and spiritually, it really increases spiritual awareness.” He also explains that the program can help members become more involved in their home parishes. “The children can learn the vocal technique and how to read music and then take back those abilities to their home parishes.”

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Dear Mom, Forget about the Elf on the Shelf. You know who I’m talking about, right? He’s that smirking little doll that causes parents to spend time and creative juices coming up with ways to make it appear this toy commits mischievous antics in the middle of the night with the hopes that the children will be amused in the morning. But really, is there anything more frightening to a child than the thought that a little doll is tiptoeing around their house at night, making messes and breaking rules? But I digress. The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the opportunity to create lasting memories. But, my question is: what memories do you want to make? Sure, we all hope that our children will look back fondly at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony where we hold hands and sing “O, Tannenbaum.” But, if we’re not careful, perhaps the memories we are actually creating are the madness of busy schedules, being hurried from one Christmas pageant to another holiday party before they can even unzip their jackets. Of course the holidays are filled with good intentions and Pinterest is a willing participant in showing us all those intentions…and more. Yes, homemade sugar cookies shaped like each of the reindeer are adorable. Sure, Christmas scented Play-doh would delight the kids. Of course they would enjoy an advent calendar that sends them on a scavenger hunt to find a mini-gift every night. I’m sure that eggnog made from scratch is delightful. And, yes, a house decorated like the Griswolds would make for an awesome Instagram photo opp. But give yourself permission to keep scrolling and just say no. Thanks to Pinterest and more, we mothers are constantly faced with the opportunity to do so much, to craft and to create, to find new ways to make memories, to discover 101 different ways to play the Elf game… and to overcommit ourselves. But let’s be honest—the kids probably don’t care if Elf spilled Cheerios or wrote all over the bathroom in shaving cream (though they might be inspired to do likewise themselves). They can play with regular Play-doh that didn’t require your time (and mess) in the kitchen to create. They can eat break-and-bake cookies instead of carefully crafted cutouts. And, you know what? They will be fine. What they want more than the memories of things is the memories of you. They want time spent with you, not time spent hurrying in the car or rushing through

the motions of the season. They want intentionality, focus and your attention. Here’s the thing; if you really like Elf, then have some fun with him. Likewise, if you enjoy baking, bake to your heart’s content. Just choose what you want to do and don’t feel obligated to commit to more. We can’t recreate every pin we see, nor should we try. But what we can do is choose how we will engage the holidays this year. We have the power to set the schedule and the pace. We choose free flowing or we choose frenzy. So this holiday season, set your priorities. Give yourself permission to buy the storebought eggnog. Let somebody else be the Griswolds this year. And, even turn down that party invitation that you don’t really want to accept anyway. Just decide to own however you choose to celebrate the season. And give yourself permission to say no, to not participate in everything, to logout of Pinterest and to leave Elf on the store shelf.

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Plugged-in Household The importance of screen-free days By: Noelle Elliott

When I was a kid, I watched cartoons on Saturday mornings. I looked forward to it all week. I was the youngest of three and I spent a lot of time in the back of a van while my mother drove to various practices and school functions. Watching television during the week was never an option. Fast-forward 30 years later to 2013. I now have a family, a job and a todo list that would take up this entire magazine. It started innocently enough. When my oldest son was a baby, I would place him in front of the TV in his bouncy seat. An hour-long Baby Einstein DVD would begin and it was my chance to finally take a shower. Between Later, when I would want to do laundry or make dinner, the TV would come on again. By the time he was three, he knew how to work the DVR and unlike me, who had to wait 7 long days for my favorite show, he could watch it on demand.

I had created a new normal that I wasn’t proud of. I was no longer raising children; instead, I was raising zombies. If you have children or have watched any television yourself (which I find it hard to believe there is anyone left in this country that hasn’t), you too can identify with zombie mode. THE

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I realized this one-day when we took our kids to Silver Beach. They all wanted to bring along their electronic devices. There was a beauty and fun beyond measure and they wanted to play Minecraft. Something needed to change. My husband is a teacher at Good Shepherd Montessori School, where the education emphasizes handson, screen-free activities, something that both of us value and have seen first hand the positive effects of, yet our home life did not reflect that.

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As he grew, so did technology. Now cartoons weren’t just limited to a television. He could watch whatever he wanted on a smart phone. By the time I had our fourth child, he could practically work every computer, phone or television screen in our home.

Society turns to social media for friends, television for entertainment and the Internet for information, most of which is misguided.

We decided to implement screen-free days. Not only for the kids, but also for us. As a self-proclaimed social media junky and blogger, this was not going to be easy for me. My iphone is a third arm for me. I feel lost without it, something I didn’t even know I needed 5 years ago. Screen-free means turning off any electronic device that has a screen. For all of us.

Once I made myself aware of my dependency, I began to notice some disturbing things. I would be so distracted in taking the perfect pictures of the boys enjoying something, like ice cream, that I would miss the moment. Plus, my ice cream would melt. According to an A.C Nielsen Company survey, the average American youth spends 900 hours a year in school. In contrast, the average American youth watches television 1,500 hours of television a year. There are numerous studies that correlate television watching with violent behavior, sleep disorders and obesity, not to mention unhealthy stereotypes.

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We had a family discussion and decided to start off small: two days a week without any screens. We let the kids choose which two days. The first week was hard. After all, they had grown accustomed to turning to the television or computer for any reason. I found myself now, with too much time. Suddenly the time between dinner and bedtime seemed to last forever. We would go for a walk, play a board game, cook or even talk. The positive effect on limiting your child’s screen time is endless. We all found that we looked forward to our screen-free days. I personally felt that our family was more in sync.

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Recognizing the symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety

My friend Kate, who had recently had a baby, called me

the other day and said she hadn’t been feeling well since having the baby. I assumed she meant physically and asked if she had seen her doctor. She said that her physician said that she had the baby blues. I told her that I would be over with coffee that afternoon. Before she could say no, I hung up. What I was about to share with her couldn’t be expressed over the phone. After my first son was born, numerous friends told me that I had the baby blues. Hormones and sleep deprivation play a part in the baby blues, but they can turn much more serious.

Dark days

The feelings I felt after I came home as a new mother were much more complicated than feeling sad. I had always pictured myself as a mother. Yet, now that I was, I felt disappointed. Mostly, in myself. But beyond that, I started have horrible thoughts about hurting my baby, followed by unspeakable guilt. I confided in a friend that I was in constant fear of dropping my son. She told me I was weird. I swept my feelings under the rug and after a while I convinced myself that I felt better. I had my second son 17 months later. The following

six months were the darkest days of my existence. The fears I had felt with my older son hadn’t disappeared; in fact, they reappeared with vengeance. This time my visions became more graphic. I would play out scenarios of my baby getting hurt, at my expense. I didn’t trust myself. My breaking point came in the form of an argument with my husband. He had been gone all day and the baby was crying most of his absence. When he came home I verbally attacked him and threatened to throw our newborn against the wall. I will never know if I would have done it, because my husband cautiously took our son from my arms. I was horrified that I had let my secret out. I left the house and didn’t want to go back home for fear of what my husband thought of me.

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The next day we went to the doctor together. My husband explained that I had done a few things that seemed unordinary. I had cut my long blond hair short and dyed it dark brown. He said that the light he usually saw in me had dimmed. He attributed it to having two babies so close in age and the lack of rest. When we had the argument, he knew it was far more serious. The doctor asked me to explain how I was feeling. I couldn’t articulate it exactly, but I tried my best. Sad. Alone. Overwhelmed. Disappointed. Guilty. Scared. My doctor explained that I had post partum depression and anxiety. He put me on an antidepressant and instructed me to see a psychologist. Thankfully, after a few months, I began to feel normal again. I went on to have my third two years later and to my surprise, there were no signs of postpartum depression. I believed I had overcome it.

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However, when my fourth son was born in 2010, it resurfaced. This time was far worse than before. Thankfully, my family helped me recognize the signs and I sought out professional help immediately. I am happy to say that I am now doing just fine. What I learned is that many women suffer from this, but are too embarrassed to speak out about it. When I arrived at Kate’s house that day, I shared my story. She looked at me like I had just read her mind. I explained that you could never assume that other mothers have it all together. Up until that point, she thought I had. If I had never had that argument with my husband, nobody would have known. I took pictures with the baby, sent out birth announcements and appeared normal on the outside, despite my turmoil on the inside. She went to her doctor later in the week and called to thank me. We never spoke of it again. There are certain expectations, in the media, in society and possibly in our own minds, that after giving birth, a woman should become a stereotypical mom. The truth is, that image only exists on television. Most women struggle with this privately, but I have taken my experience public in hopes it will help someone like my friend. In my personal blog, bowchicabowmom.com, I explain my struggle in more depth in my post entitled “The Mamalogues.” If you know someone, or are personally suffering, it helps to know the signs. According to webmd.com, 13% of women will experience this. However I believe that percentage is larger, even though many women don’t seek help.

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FAMILY matters

by the Snack Culture By: Meagan Church

Sports are a great way for kids to burn off a few calories, right? That’s what I always thought until my son started playing soccer. During his games, he did get in a decent amount of running around the field, but it’s what happened at halftime and after the game that derailed the health benefits of the sport. Each week, families took turns bringing snacks. When I played soccer several years ago, that meant orange slices and a small cup of Gatorade. But today’s standards are different. Sure, oranges or some other easily digestible fruit would be doled out during halftime. But, so was a 12- or even 20-ounce bottle of Gatorade. When the game ended and everyone shook hands, they also received a package of brownie bites, a cookie or some other high-carb, high-calorie treat. I decided to break down the numbers and see if I was making a bigger deal of things than was warranted. For my svelte 40-pound 6-year-old, his soccer efforts would burn about 64 calories per game. A 12-ounce bottle of Gatorade has 74 calories. A package of brownie bites is a whopping 295 calories! With those numbers, perhaps I should consider signing him up for a few more teams, minus the snacks. This example is indicative of the snack culture our children are growing up in. For example, a child can’t play sports without the reward of a sugary treat at the end, or a preschooler must have a package of cheese crackers to sustain her while grocery shopping. To get a handle on this snack culture, I spoke with Holly Platz, registered dietitian and mother of two preschool-aged boys. “I think in many ways we have definitely become a snack culture,” she said. “Snacks are almost expected at certain events or excursions like your example with soccer games. I have experienced that same thing at T-ball games. And T-ball is not the most active sport! Every parent was expected to bring a snack and drink after every game, which usually consisted of Kool-Aid or Gatorade, and popsicles or fruit snacks. I think I disappointed the kids a bit when I presented them with mini-bottles of water.” Holly went on to explain that this propensity for snacking could be teaching undesirable eating habits. “This habit of excessive snacking at events or functions may be where kids begin to learn to eat in the absence of hunger. Child-driven snacking starts between the ages of five and nine years of age. This is typically the time when ‘learned’ snacking begins or eating in the absence of hunger. It's important to 28

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distinguish why your child may be asking for a snack. Is he eating because of boredom, habit or growth spurt? Was he more active today? This will help children to identify true hunger verses eating when not actually hungry.” Holly explained that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends three main meals with two snacks a day for the average toddler and preschooler. For school-aged children, three meals with one afternoon snack should suffice. “What the snack consists of and how much is being served is very important,” Holly said. “Research has shown that snacks can contribute up to one-third of daily calories. In addition, kids eat more when served more. Serving age-appropriate portion sizes along with nutrient dense foods helps to fill in nutritional gaps. Redefining what a snack ‘should’ be is also key. Fruit snacks, chips, pretzels, cookies and crackers seem to be typical snack fare. These types of foods are okay sometimes—however, a snack should be considered a mini-meal that includes at least two foods groups.”

Holly suggested the following for healthier snacking: 1. Establish set meal and snack times so children know what to expect. Use "the kitchen is closed" policy when excessive snacking becomes an issue. This also helps children to come to the table hungry and to prevent eating in the absence of hunger.

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Age 7: It's the 1970's. Thanksgiving day. I stand on my chair to make my proclamation. I am thankful for Shrinky Dinks 'cause they're the funnest! I'm also thankful for my Pet Rock, The Carpenters, Silly Putty and my Magic 8 Ball. I can't wait to grow up so I can spend all my money on truckloads of candy and stuffed animals. And, since we're all listening here, for Christmas I would like roller skates, a Simon, a Raggedy Ann doll and my very own AM radio for my room and...

Believe it or not, my mom actually did allow me to attend this concert. After weeks of my valley girl pleadings, I finally broke her. In fact, it was at this concert that I touched the hand of the hand of the girl who touched Rick Springfield's water cup. It was tubular to the max, fer shur!

Every Thanksgiving, before the big meal, we take turns telling each other what we are thankful for. This usually leads to an animated discussion that lasts far past the apple pie and ice cream. Yet, through the years, my own thankful for list has changed quite dramatically.

As you can see, I often turned this gratitude forum into my own, personal, pre-Christmas seed-sowing session. Who could blame me? Back then all kids watched a ton of TV and were brainwashed daily. Don't believe me? Finish this sentence, My bologna has a first name, it's... Or how about this advertisement from Life cereal: He likes it! Hey...! See, I told you. Age 10: I'm thankful for my friends, family and finally being a double-digit age. I can't wait to grow up because I really want to be one of Charlie's Angels. How cool-o-rama would that be! I'm also thankful for “Gee your hair smells terrific” shampoo because this super cuuute guy in my class said I smell nice. He likes monkeys just like I do. By the way, can I grow out my hair from a Dorothy Hamill to a Farrah? Here's the back-story. I had recently (secretly) borrowed my friend’s copy of “Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.” It.Blew.My.Mind! So shocked was I, that I took to smoking candy cigarettes, developed a serious Zotz addiction and generally started acting peculiar. Add to this my chest exercise regimen (done while reciting the sacred mantra: I must. I must. I must increase my bust!) and I had all the makings of an 30

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Age 14: Uuh, myyyy, gaaaahhhhdd, it's the 1980's. I am, like, totally thankful for General Hospital, The Go-Go's, parachute pants and my new Swatch watches. The only thing that would make my life majorly gnarly would be if mom would let me, like, go to the Rick Springfield concert next week. Puhleeezzz moooommm. As if...?

Age 18: I am so thankful to be going to college and to get out of this small town. I'm also thrilled to finally get away from all those snooty mean girls in high school. College is going to be great –no cheerleaders! Guess what? Snobby cheerleaders go to college too. *sigh* Fortunately, I thrived in college. I also got myself a boyfriend. Life was really, really FUN! Mid 20's: Thankfully I now have a REAL job and I love it! Plus, my company cell phone looks super-cool mounted in my car. My new apartment is amazing and I am glad I could make it home to spend Thanksgiving with my family. I almost forgot how much I like my hometown. And so the tide turns ... Age 30: Welcome to the new millennia! I am thankful to be here with my new boyfriend and my family. Who knows, he may just be the one?

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Turns out, he IS the one. Age 35+: I am incredibly thankful for my husband and my two precious children. The fact that we are all happy and healthy is the greatest gift I could ask for. All I want now is for time to stop, so I can appreciate every second of their lives. You see, they are my greatest love. And, even though I know they have to grow up, I don't want them to. I want them to stay little forever. Why must time rush by so fast?

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Southold Dance Theater Southold Dance Theater (SDT) is a regional training company dedicated to dance excellence. SDT is the only dance organization in the region to offer a preprofessional track of study for the serious dance student. Under the direction of the professional staff, dancers strive to achieve mastery of technique and performance. Many dancers successfully audition for some of the nation's most prestigious dance institutions. Several have gone on to professional dance careers. As the resident dance company at the Morris Performing Arts Center, Southold enriches

its audience with high standards of performance. Southold provides a rigorous training and rehearsal schedule, as well as a dedication to the art of stagecraft, that bring the art form to life. The training program is enhanced additionally by working side by side with professional dancers both in the studio and on the stage. From the classics of the ballet

repertoire to provocative works in modern dance, Southold Dance Theater is committed to presenting high quality performances that inspire and awe its audiences. Public performances attract audiences of more than 7,000 annually while more than 13,000 area school children enjoy the Youth Concert programs. The enchanting classic, The Nutcracker Ballet, is a favorite mainstay of the holiday season. Southold's production has featured live orchestration by the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, guest artists, custom designed scenery and costumes, and a cast of hundreds. The spring program ranges from the classic story ballets like Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and Cinderella to new works by resident and guest choreographers. Southold Dance Theater (SDT) is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, and is funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County through the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, with funds from the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Act I The Stahlbaum house is aflutter with preparations for their annual holiday party. While Clara and her brother Fritz anxiously await the arrival of the guests, Uncle Drosselmeyer can be seen in his workshop putting the finishing touches on his unique toys. The party finally begins with plenty of food, presents, dancing and fun! The beloved Uncle Drosselmeyer arrives late with a cloak full of magic and amazes the guests with two life size dancing dolls. He then presents Clara with a magnificent nutcracker. The gift sparks sibling rivalry, and the nutcracker is broken. Drosselmeyer wraps the toy with a silk and promises a complete repair later. Clara and Fritz rejoin their friends for the remainder of the party, ending the evening in a festive gavotte with parents and children alike. After the guests have left, and the family has gone to bed, Clara sneaks downstairs to see if her nutcracker has been repaired. Exhausted from the party, she curls up on the day bed with her nutcracker and begins to dream. With the stroke of midnight, mice rule the Stahlbaum's home. They chase Clara and her nutcracker until Drosselmeyer appears. He scatters the mice briefly, magically repairs the nutcracker and brings her toys to life. The mice return and a battle ensues between the mice and the toy soldiers, who are lead by Clara's nutcracker. The dreaded Diva Mouse Queen joins the battle and all looks lost for the Nutcracker. In desperation, Clara throws her shoe, striking the Mouse Queen, which distracts her long enough for the Nutcracker to strike. The Queen is vanquished, but Clara and her Nutcracker collapse from the stress of the battle. The Snow Fairy appears and calls on her entourage to revive the couple and treat them to a beautiful journey through the Land of the Snow. Act II Clara and her Nutcracker prince arrive in the Land of the Sweets ruled by the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, where angels and guests from around the world greet them. The Sugar Plum Fairy gives Clara a crown, and she and her Prince are escorted to their throne, where they are given sweets to enjoy. They are entertained with a feisty Spanish dance, a sultry Arabian dance, a spritely Chinese dance, an exciting Russian dance, a Shepardess with her little lambs, Mother Ginger and her Polichinelles, and a sumptuous Waltz of the Flowers. The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier dance an elegant Pas de Deux as their final gift to the young couple. Clara is overwhelmed with joy and thanks the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Nutcracker Prince, only to see the guests disappearing! She swirls around in confusion, and dazed, realizes that she is in her own living room. She finds her Nutcracker under the tree, and lovingly holds it, wondering if her adventure was real or just a dreamâ&#x20AC;Ś

Ballet

allet is dancing on stage to music, using the classical ballet vocabulary, in front of an audience. The ballet vocabulary includes many different steps, positions and leaps that are combined like words into sentences that make up the ballet that you see on stage. Dancers learn all of these steps in ballet classes, then a choreographer designs the dances to express a feeling or tell a story. The choreographer is like an author, combining the words (steps, positions and leaps) into sentences and paragraphs (dances) to tell a story. The dance is usually set to music, often classical music, played by an orchestra. While the ballet dancers perform on the stage, the orchestra performs in an area below the stage called the pit. For this reason, those musicians are often called the pit orchestra.

Common questions about ballet... HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A BALLET DANCER?

It takes about eight to ten years of training to become a professional ballet dancer. Ideally, classical ballet training begins when a student is about seven or eight years old. Beginners go to ballet class once or twice a week, learning the steps and positions that make up ballet dance. By the time a student is fifteen years old, he or she will be taking 10-15 hours of lessons per week! The number of people who become professional dancers is quite small; those who do enter professional ballet companies have worked long and hard to develop their extraordinary skills. IS BALLET JUST FOR GIRLS?

No. Every year more and more boys are taking ballet lessons. Ballet is hard work and requires athletic ability, strength and coordination. Boys have to learn how to jump high, turn very fast without getting dizzy, lift girls and make it all look easy. WHEN DO GIRLS LEARN TO DANCE ON THEIR TOES?

Girls usually begin to wear pointe shoes when they are eleven or twelve years old. They have to wait until their bones are hard enough and their feet and leg muscles are strong enough to support their full weight en pointe.

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he Nutcracker has become the most popular ballet of our times. It was first presented in 1892 at the Maryinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia. The ballet was an adaptation of the 1816 story by E. T. A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. The renowned Choreographer, Marius Petipa, commissioned Tchaikovsky to compose the score and Petipa began choreographing the ballet. Soon after turning over the musical specifications to Tchaikovsky, Petipa became ill and his assistant, Lev Ivanov finished the choreography. At the premiere, the ballet was deemed a complete failure. More than 60 years and many productions would pass before The Nutcracker would become a staple of the repertoire in ballet companies around the world and one of the universal traditions of the holiday season.

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When Dorthy meets Alice…Two Worlds Collide 8:00 pm

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IUSB Indiana University of South Bend's Student Veterans Organization (SVO) is proud to present its first annual Sweat for Vets 5K Run/Walk! Our goal is to raise $5,000 to donate to South Bend's Miller's Vets (http://www.millersvets.com/), a local non-profit organization which helps local homeless veterans in St. Joseph County.

Holiday Craft Bazaar 9:00 am- 2:00 pm

First Baptist Church Come to our annual Holiday Craft Bazaar to find that unique gift for Christmas. We will have a concession stand open for breakfast and lunch. We are still looking for more vendors. Cost is $20 per booth space, $25 if electric needed. There are 6' or 8' foot tables available. Admission is free.

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Comet or Bust 6:30 pm

PHM Digital Video Theater / Planetarium Comet Chef Mr. Chuck Bueter will make a comet. His zany presentation will amaze all. In addition we’ll present a detailed study of comets that will include: the history of past comets; what they signified in ancient times; a close up examination of what they really are and what they mean to us both past and present; excerpts from the comet movie titled: “Deep Impact;” the flight path of Comet ISON through the Solar system; and how, when and where to view this celestial phenomenon. Call: 574258-9569

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Dogs at the Library Plymouth Public Library Plymouth Public Library will again be "going to the dogs". The Marshall County 4-H Dog Club students and their gentle, well-trained dogs will be in the Children’s Room ready to listen to books being read to them. Call: (574) 936-2324

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Battell Community Center A fun, dynamic approach to learn basic martial arts & self defense! Please have children wear flat bottomed shoes or children can go barefoot and loose fitting athletic pants. No class Nov 11th. Class times: 3:30-4:15 pm (Ages 4-7) 4:30-5:15 pm (8 & up). Held in Dance Room I. Call: 574-258-1664

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Celebration of Dance 7:30 pm

ISUB Auditorium Embrace the talent of the IU South Bend Dance Company in this exciting and eclectic performance of auditioned pieces. Call: 574-520-4203

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Annie!

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Comet Festival 5:00 am

State Theatre, South Bend Celebrate nature's spectacles as Comet ISON passes near the sun on Thanksgiving Day and moves into the twilight sky on December mornings--if the comet survives its sungrazing! Events at multiple venues around South Bend, IN, include an art exhibit, guest speakers, a community treasure hunt, family activities, dining specials, educational outreach and observing with telescopes.

The Contemporary Nutcracker 2:00 pm

The Learner Theatre The Conservatory of Dance invites you to view this classic Christmas tale from a unique perspective. Imagine a different picture—one that we face every day: busy streets bustling with shoppers talking on their cell phones, joggers hurrying from one place to the next, and, in the midst of the chaos, a girl left homeless and destitute on the bitter winter streets. She cries out for compassion and love but is met with indifferent, wintry glares. Call: 574-273-8888

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