Neapolitan Family November 2020 Digital Issue

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COMPLIMENTARY

Is It the Flu or COVID-19?

How to tell the difference

Giving Back

Choosing the best volunteer activities

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November 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS

in every issue . . .

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

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YOUR COMMUNITY

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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPDATE

on the cover…

12 Cover Kids. Meet the models for our 2020-21 covers.

14 Is It the Flu or COVID-19?

Learn how to tell the difference.

by Cathy Brockman, RN, BSN 16 Destination: University. The final installment of this series takes us to some off-the-beaten path adventures near colleges on the east coast of Florida.

by Karen T. Bartlett 20 Maintaining Connections. The Naples Players is providing students with special needs the connections they need to thrive during our new normal.

23 Teacher of the Month. Meet Samantha Lewandowski, our first Teacher of the Month!

Eric Ramirez Jr. is 4 years old and the son of Eric and Christl Ramirez, who own Laram Construction in Naples. He loves soccer, running, and swimming. A big thank you to Heavenly Evergreens Pumpkin Patch at 8200 Immokalee Rd., Naples, for hosting our cover shoot.

Cover photo by John Paul Buchanan Chasing Dreams Photography 239-249-9400 239-249-9402 Español www.chasingdreamsphotography.com

25 Maskne. What it is and how to control it.

by John DeNegris, MD 26 Think Green This Thanksgiving.

Tips to make your holiday a bit more sustainable without sacrificing tradition.

by Sandi Schwartz 28 Giving Back. Choosing the best volunteer activities for your family.

by Sandi Schwartz

Why Girl Scouts?

You want a brighter, happier tomorrow for your girl—and that’s exactly what we want, too.

Girl Scouts is a way of life that brings out the best in your girl, and helps her bring out the best in everyone around her. While she’s learning about S.T.E.A.M., the outdoors, entrepreneurship, and important life skills, she’s also discovering new ways to make your family and community stronger, kinder, and better for everyone. Become a Girl Scout at www.gsgcf.org.

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oping with loss is vital to mental health. Like adults, children express loss by grieving, but children have unique reactions to loss and grief. They need guidance to navigate their complex feelings and to understand loss in the context of their lives and their family relationships. As young people with limited life experience, children need special tools to cope with grief.

One in five children will experience the death of someone close to them before the age of 18. According to the National Mental Health Association, the loss of a loved one is life’s most stressful event.

Processing loss impacts every area of a person’s well-being. While grief often is defined as a psychological trauma, it also has been proven also to affect the body physically. Studies of neurotransmitters and hormones of people after loss are similar to how the body reacts to stress.

Research has shown that unaddressed childhood grief and trauma can lead to immediate and long-term social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Failure to support grieving children and teens can contribute to significant problems in a community, including declining academic performance, truancy and dropout rates, illegal behavior, and mental health issues.

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children who are grieving the loss of a parent, sibling, friend, or relative through illness, accident, suicide, or homicide. Participants can live anywhere in Southwest Florida, and can choose among the many workshops, activities, and camps Avow Kids offers. The program operates from Aunt Janet’s House on the Avow campus – a former private home renovated to provide spaces for meetings, games, activities, quiet discussions, and meals/snacks. The lakeside home is enclosed by a white picket fence for safety; its generous front and back porches welcome visitors to relax and enjoy the beautiful lawns, landscaping, and wading birds along the lake bank.

Children need stability, and loss interrupts that. Avow’s programs provide general and long-term health and mental health benefits by giving children the tools to normalize after loss and work through stress, sadness, and fear.

Art, music, and play are some of the tools used to help children receiving support services at Avow. Group, individual, and family support are used to help the family heal. Our innovative Grief and Loss on the Wall (GLOW) room at Aunt Janet’s House is a unique tool to provide a safe place for children to express their feelings anonymously. The GLOW room walls are covered with dark paint and acrylic panels, and the room is fixed with black lights that illuminate the heartfelt messages the kids write with glow-in-the-dark markers. Children

can write or draw whatever they wish in the room. There are no rules. It is a place where they can process and refocus because it allows them to express difficult feelings free of judgment or interference from outside influences. They can emerge from the GLOW room refreshed and renewed.

Kids who are dealing with loss may not know what they are feeling, and they often don’t know how to ask for help. It’s not just coping with death; there are so many other types of loss children experience in the same way.

Avow helps children process and heal from other types of loss, including divorce, the loss of a friend, instability in the foster care system, incarceration, deportation, and deployed parents and family members. We also support children struggling with many experiences of loss from the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is the mission of Avow Kids to provide coping skills to children and families in need of support. The program is backed

by Avow’s nearly 40 years of expertise in helping children and adults move healthfully through grief. All services are offered without charge. Special thanks to the Naples Children & Education Foundation for helping to fund the Avow Kids program.

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COVID-19 may have clipped my travel wings but it hasn’t stopped me from traveling crosscountry. To clarify, I have been venturing out each weekend, sometimes before sunrise, to watch my high school senior run in cross-country races and to watch my freshman play volleyball. These journeys have taken me to some of the farthest corners of Southwest Florida: Immokalee, Ave Maria, Cape Coral, Everglades City, Marco Island, and more. Even after living here for over 20 years, I had never seen some of these towns before.

I’ve been missing a lot.

Working at my desk in my Naples home office five (okay, seven) days a week without going much farther than Publix or Costco has made my world feel quite small. Yet, Collier County and Southwest Florida are large and each area is so different from the others.

Driving out to the far side of Collier County at sunrise made me appreciate the zillions of acres of farmland and wonder about the families who tend to them. Waiting at a stoplight on Main Street in Immokalee, I watched the masked early risers chatting, going to the markets, waiting in line at the drive-thru taqueria. On another trip, Ave Maria arises on the horizon like the Emerald City after driving that long stretch of Oil Well Road: all sparkly, new, and full of people enjoying the outdoors.

You know you’re getting close to Everglades City when the swampland on each side of the U.S. 41 starts to display airboat and alligator attractions. The only school in Everglades City appears along a riverfront and is surrounded by a boatyard and seafood shacks. The home team parents are impressed that we traveled so far for a volleyball match and ask us, “How long did it take you to get here?” And laugh, “Well, that’s how long it takes us to go anywhere!”

Then we stand for the national anthem before the match and I think: we are all neighbors just trying to live our lives in this new pandemic normal.

If COVID-19 has you staying close to home this Thanksgiving, why not get out and explore where we live? Take a hike in one of our state parks. Drive to Everglades City or Immokalee and order food in a local seafood shack or taqueria. Explore the backwaters and islands around Marco Island. If you have a child attending or considering college in Florida, our travel editor Karen T. Bartlett points out all of the fun little side trips in Destination: University on page 16.

And now that the first quarter of school is behind us this fall, Neapolitan Family would like to invite you to help us celebrate our new frontline workers: our teachers. Each month we will be featuring a Teacher of the Month, chosen by you. On page 23, meet our first teacher, Samantha Lewandowski, and find out how you can nominate our winner for November.

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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

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The $20 million campus will feature a two-story 70,000-squarefoot facility with sports and recreation fields. A 14,000-square-foot gymnasium will be added later.

The school will open for the 2021-22 school year. Applications for the student selection lottery for grades K-10 are available at NaplesClassical.org/Apply. The first lottery application deadline is Dec. 31, and the first lottery will be held Jan. 5, 2021. Eleventh grade will be added for the 2022-23 school year, and 12th grade will be added the following year.

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he response to the call for donation of dresses and accessories for Pace Center for Girls, Lee County’s annual fundraiser exceeded expectations, with nearly 6,000 new and gently used items pouring in. The items will be sold to attendees of Love That Dress! Originally scheduled for this fall, the event has been moved to 2021, with the date to be decided.

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PRESENTS

Vocational School in Fort Myers Adds Healthcare Programs

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eal Technical Institute (formerly known as Southwestern Vocational Training) has added to its course offerings to include healthcare programs to help address the shortage of healthcare workers. The expansion coincides with the school’s name change as well as an upgrade to its facilities.

The new programs include: cardiac monitor technician, mental health technician, medical administrative assistant, and medical assistant certifications.

Zeal students currently are taking classes online, and returning to campus for clinicals. The school is anticipating a return to campus for all classes this month.

For additional information, contact Suliett Norgueira at 239703-0731 or suliett@zealtechnicalinstitute.com, or visit www. zealtechnicalinstitute.com.

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Neapolitan 2020 Cover In recent years, our annual Cover Kids contest has been held in person. We look forward to meeting so many of our readers and your adorable children. This year, because of the pandemic, photos of the entrants were uploaded for us to consider. We asked you to tell us what makes your children special,

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YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH

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s we approach cold and flu season, the COVID-19 pandemic brings added complications to an already unprecedented and chaotic time. Health officials have even coined the term “twindemic” to refer to the possibility of a severe flu season and the potential second wave of coronavirus. Through the constant barrage of news about COVID-19, we know the typical symptoms: fever, cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath to name a few. But aren’t those flu symptoms too?

How can you tell the difference?

Let’s start by establishing exactly what the flu and COVID-19 are. They both are contagious respiratory infections, meaning they are transmitted through airborne droplets produced from sneezing, coughing, and talking. While the flu can be caused by different influenza viruses, typically types A and B, COVID-19 is caused by a single virus known as the novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the

flu and COVID-19 share many similarities including the following: • fever or feeling feverish/chills • cough • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • fatigue (tiredness) • sore throat • runny or stuffy nose • muscle pain or body aches • headache • vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults In both, these symptoms can range from mild to severe. And for people with preexisting medical conditions, they can result in serious complications and even hospitalization. Symptoms from the flu and COVID-19 tend to appear after one or more days of becoming infected. However, with COVID-19 a person can be asymptomatic for much longer, up to 14 days after infection.

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Typically, flu symptoms develop quickly after exposure, in about two days. In a person with COVID-19, symptoms appear later, about five days after being infected.

One key difference is the loss of taste or smell experienced by people with COVID-19, although this symptom is not always present. Commonalities between the two make it difficult to distinguish one from the other on symptoms alone. The only reliable way to know is to be tested to confirm a diagnosis.

Don’t delay – get the flu shot today!

While there is not a vaccine for coronavirus, getting the flu vaccine can help protect yourself, your family, and our community.

The flu can seriously compromise your immune system, increasing your risk of contracting COVID-19.

Through years of research, the flu vaccine has proven to reduce the risk of flu and flu-related medical issues. In fact, during 201819, flu vaccinations prevented an estimated 4.4 million influenza illnesses, 2.3 million influenza-associated medical visits, and 58,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations.

Here are additional preventive ways to protect yourself and others: Practice CDC recommendations such as social distancing, washing hands frequently, using hand sanitizers, not touching your face, and covering your mouth and nose with a mask when around others.

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TRAVEL

By Karen T. Bartlett

Destination: University

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f your collegian is now (or soon will be) in residence on the Other Coast – that is University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University, Nova Southeastern University, Florida International University, or one of the other great schools “over there,” here’s a tip: they’d better practice not rolling their eyes when people there assume the West Coast is 2,686 miles (a 39-hour cross-country drive) to Los Angeles. The fact is your kid can get their laundry home for you to wash in less than two hours.

The most direct route from here to the Other Coast is a straight shot to Fort Lauderdale (Latitude 26 to Latitude 26). Key West is due south of Naples as the crow flies, sharing our longitude (81), so we could sort of claim it as our coast. But since one must drive east toward Fort Lauderdale to access the Overseas Highway, some folks on the Other Coast may rudely attempt to claim it as theirs.

Anyway, now that we’ve totally nailed Latitudes and Longitudes 101 and the Other Coast is on our minds, here are some surprisingly cool things to do while visiting your collegians.

Frost Science Aquarium and Planetarium – Downtown Miami The 500,000-gallon, three-level Gulf Stream Aquarium explores little-known creatures of the sea and the vast depths of the Gulf Stream. The real-time satellite imagery on the lowest level (The Deep) boggles the brain to see how the extremely powerful Gulf Stream currents impact global weather patterns. For a surreal experience, gaze up at the ocean floor through the massive sci fi-worthy ocular lens (see photo above).

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on sound waves, and immerse yourself in the search for dark matter. www.FrostScience.org Millionaire’s Row by Yacht – Fort Lauderdale Who knew that Fort Lauderdale, with 40,000 yachts and counting, is the Yachting Capital of the World? And what better way to demonstrate the potential rewards of that college degree than your own private yacht cruise through the canals and rivers of the so-called Venice of America? Okay, so your boat’s not technically a yacht, or even close – it’s an environmentally friendly six-passenger open-air electric boat with a roof. But that makes it ever so affordable, dah-ling.

Your captain at Intimate Waterway Tours is said to know all the juicy and scandalous stories of the rich and famous names associated with those Fort Lauderdale mega-mansions and super-yachts you’ll be gliding past. Start your 90-minute tour at Bahia Mar Marina. Bring your own snacks and libations, or grab some excellent picnic items in the marina deli. https://IntimateWaterwayTours.com Xtreme Action Park – Fort Lauderdale If escape rooms, virtual reality games, laser tag, a 7D Dark Ride, wall climbing and ropes courses get your adrenaline pumping, wait till you see the 65-mph Super Kart racetracks here at Florida’s largest indoor entertainment venue.

Not just for extreme thrill-seekers, this huge complex also has both standard and “cadet level” Kart tracks, plus roller skating, trampolines, arcades, and plenty more for grownups, collegians, and siblings of all ages. There’s food, a sports bar, and dozens of big HDTVs, of course. No admission: it’s pay-to-play. Social distancing is enforced. https://XtremeActionPark.com Butterfly World – Coconut Creek For a bit more zen (make that a lot more zen) grab your cameras or sketch pads and spend a few hours at the largest butterfly garden on the planet. Butterfly World, almost due east of Naples at Latitude 26.1, has a resident population of more than 20,000 butterflies and 600 exotic birds flitting around in their people-friendly botanical garden habitats. There’s also the creepy-cool Bug Zoo, the Vine Maze, and the swinging suspension bridge. At the Lorikeet Encounter you can grab great selfies with the vivid-hued little parrots. www.ButterflyWorld.com

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Photo by Ra-Haus. Above: A blue morpho butterfly at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek. Photo courtesy of Visit Lauderdale.

Key West Express Since this probably won’t be the best year for a mega-family gathering with all the cousins thrice removed, why not shake up your Thanksgiving with a socially distanced, no-effort feast of conch fritters, hogfish sandwiches, and key lime pie in the Conch Republic?

Hop aboard the Key West Express for your 3½ hour ride, and then rent colorful bikes to cruise around Old Town, stopping often to savor the best Key West flavors and quirky selfie spots. You could re-board the ferry the same afternoon and still be back by dark – but why not stay overnight and use your return ticket the next day? Key West Express is currently selling a limited number of promotional travel vouchers at $99 per person to use anytime in 2021 or 2022 with no blackout dates. Departure schedules from Fort Myers and Marco Island vary by day and season. www.KeyWestExpress.net All calendar events, exhibits, and hours are subject to COVID-19 precautions in place at the time of the visit. Always check ahead!

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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

By Jennifer Kupiec

CCPS Grateful for Support

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t the start of the coronavirus pandemic, mother and daughter team Sherry and Autumn Mowatt, who live in the TwinEagles community in Naples, immediately jumped into action to provide washable cotton face masks to family, friends, neighbors, and, most importantly, frontline medical personnel. At that time, masks were desperately needed but often hard to find. Neighbors in TwinEagles pitched in to cut and prep materials, while others in the community donated fabric and supplies.

As time went on, the community set its sights on sewing masks for those who could not afford to purchase washable masks of their own. They began to identify and offer help to organizations in need, which included Collier County Public Schools (CCPS).

The team produced and delivered face masks to the Naples Senior Center, The

Shelter for Abused Women and Children, and other local nonprofit organizations.

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We are so thankful for this support and that of others who have come to our aid along the way. Suncoast Credit Union provided 7,000 masks to CCPS staff, while Arthrex offered 5,000 clear plastic face shields. Restaurants, an industry hit hard by the pandemic, amazingly stepped up as well, and local eateries like Tropical Smoothie, Leoni’s Pizza, Bar Tulia, The French, and Mercato offered resources and discounts.

“Collier County is awe inspiring in many ways,” said CCPS Superintendent of Schools Kamela Patton, Ph.D. “When a need arises, the residents and businesses of this community band together, share resources, and meet the need. These local heroes did what was necessary to ensure the health and welfare of our #CCPSFamily.”

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SPECIAL NEEDS

Making a Connection with Students with Special Needs

Craig Price, director of community education and wellness at The Naples Players (TNP), works remotely with students in TNP’s Wellness Education Program.

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tudents with disabilities, especially developmental disabilities, are significantly overlooked during crises like COVID-19.

This growing population deeply depends on social networks and standard routines to inform them of the world.

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During quarantine these students often lack any social interaction or therapy, creating a backslide of momentum. This can create significant fear and anxiety for the individual, and a significant behavioral response that can have an impact on their families and caregivers. But The Naples Players is providing an answer.

The Naples Players (TNP) Wellness Education program is taking each student’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) and working toward in-school goals even while students are at home.

Using the foundations of improvisation to teach the concepts of healthy habits (masks, social distancing, sanitation, etc.), students learn to express complex emotions while interacting with their peers.

This program also has been used to connect patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases to achieve continued therapeutic response.

Ensuring that all students can benefit from the experience of arts therapy, TNP has expanded to offer programs to students and adults who are suffering from anxiety, addressing the loneliness and mental health impact of quarantine and giving students powerful tools through improv with therapists to reduce anxiety and loneliness.

“We’re really proud of the community impact these programs have had,” said Bryce Alexander, executive artistic director of TNP. “The therapeutic effects of the arts have been proven again and again, but it can be hard to find these services. We know that during this time they are more important than ever, and we’re excited to be a leader in this regard.”

In general, little support exists to help provide important virtual instruction to students with disabilities, and the stigma of “therapy” prevents many students and adults from engaging in therapeutic programs from which they would benefit.

“We know that COVID-19 and quarantine has left these individuals without the information, tools, and connections they need to continue to thrive in their new environment,” said Craig Price, director of community education and wellness at TNP. “But these programs provide information, tools, and laughter that help all of us.”

The Naples Players will continue to offer these programs both virtually and in-person for the immediate future. “There’s no reason to end something that is doing so much good,” said Alexander.

But the theater is depending on donations from local families to keep the programs affordable to all. A grant from the Suncoast Credit Union and the Community Foundation of Collier County have enabled the theater to ensure that students from every socioeconomic background have access to the classes.

For more information, visit www.naplesplayers.org.

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Teacher of the Month

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We are excited to introduce a new feature: Teacher of the Month. Every month, you can nominate and vote for your favorite teachers from Collier and Lee counties at https://neafamily.com. Our October winner received a $50 gift card from Noodles Italian Cafe & Sushi Bar, teaching supplies from Marco Office Supply, and a photo package from Chasing Dreams Photography.

Meet our first Teacher of the Month, Samantha Lewandowski, who teaches pre-kindergarten at Preschool of the Arts in Naples. Here is an excerpt from her nomination: “[Miss Sam] creates a learning environment where children feel safe and know without a doubt that they are loved! She is the type of teacher every parent dreams their child will have the opportunity to have. Our family is extremely blessed to have someone who cares for our children as if they were her own.” Learn more about Miss Sam below.

When did you know you wanted to become a teacher? I have always known I wanted to be a teacher. I remember even as a young child playing the role of teacher with my two dogs, Lady and Blackie.

During high school, my school district offered a class called Early Childhood Professions. Taking this class solidified my desire to teach and my passion to make a difference.

What is your favorite part about teaching pre-kindergarten? Teaching pre-K has so many wonderful perks, but my absolute favorite is seeing the children fall in love with learning. It is amazing to see how excited they get when they write their name for the first time or start to read. The pure excitement is what makes the difference from liking my job to loving my calling!

What has been the biggest challenge teaching this grade during the pandemic?

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What has been your most creative teaching method during COVID-19?

The most creative way to teach during this pandemic is definitely to think outside the box. I continually try new things and invest in new ideas. During the early months of COVID-19, we transferred to an online platform. This was a time to stretch and develop new skills. During that time I was

so thankful for my amazing co-teacher Janice Drummond and POTA Director Ettie Zaklos for their continued support. Being back in the classroom now, we continue to set the bar higher to ensure the children are receiving the best possible educational experience. Thinking outside the box can look like moving lessons outside, using recycled materials for an art project, or just taking time to focus on social-emotional awareness.

Where were you born and raised?

What brought you to Southwest Florida? I am a proud Texan who was born and raised in San Antonio. My husband and I made the journey to Florida after he took a position as a student minister in North Fort Myers almost five years ago. We have been blessed to follow the paths of our callings, and we both pray for many more years to serve in the area. We both love our Westiepoo, Izzy, who is a rescue from San Antonio.

Best advice to your students? I continually tell my students that they are loved beyond belief, and “You are worthy and able to do anything you set your mind to.

Never give up and never stop learning.” I am certain that I have had the wonderful opportunity to teach the next generation of doctors, attorneys, CEOs, and a U.S. president. neafamily.com

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YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH

By John DeNegris, MD, Yag-Howard Dermatology & Aesthetic Center

Maskne: What It Is, and How to Control It

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n a world changing so fast, keeping up can be difficult. A less common issue has struck the world and become commonplace – the dreaded “maskne.” This term merging the words mask and acne describes a rash acquired by wearing face masks to prevent the transmission of respiratory diseases, namely COVID-19. We don’t know when COVID-19 is going away, and we certainly don’t know when masks may be necessary in the future with other possible outbreaks.

Now the questions arise – what is maskne, and what can we do to prevent and treat it?

Well, there are multiple factors that lead to the rash, which means multiple things need to be done to combat it.

Part of the problem is that masks block the oil glands on the face. Friction, heat, and pressure from the mask irritate the skin and lead to an acne-like rash. The medical name for the most common cause of maskne is acne mechanica. This process creates a rash that is similar to acne in appearance. To battle this issue, avoid using materials like oil-based products and heavy makeup in the areas the mask comes into contact with.

Products that block the oil glands of the face or increase the oil on the skin are going to predispose you to acne-like outbreaks. After wearing a mask, wash your face with a gentle cleanser as soon as possible.

Another common issue is contact dermatitis, a rash that occurs either from skin damage or an allergy to certain chemicals

or materials. Different fabrics have different properties related to their protection from airborne diseases. Clean your mask frequently, as some fabrics will retain oils, moisture, and other irritating substances.

Use a fragrance-free detergent to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. Cotton masks are recommended because cotton fabric allows the skin to breathe. Also, avoid touching your face, and clean your hands and cell phone frequently.

What is one supposed to do when they already have maskne? The simple answer is to start with a treatment regimen similar to treating acne. We want to clean the pores, decrease the bacteria on the skin, exfoliate gently, create a barrier by hydrating the skin, and decrease inflammation. I am a fan of retinoids, a group of medications including

prescription tretinoin (Retin-A™), overthe-counter adapalene (Differin™), and others that help the skin in numerous ways.

Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid washes help clean out the pores, exfoliate, and decrease bacteria. A gentle moisturizer like CeraVe™ works well to hydrate skin and create a barrier between you and the mask.

If you are experiencing a rash resistant to this approach, have a dermatologist evaluate your skin, as the rash may be due to allergic reactions, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, or other causes. Everyone’s skin is unique and requires care tailored to the individual.

Sometimes there are multiple causes and a combination approach is best. If the rash is not improving, or you have any questions about your skin, a dermatologist can work AESTHETIC CENTER with you DERMATOLOGY to find the& AE treatment that works best for you. These skin care tips will help your skin stay healthy and clear even after masks are no longer needed. It’s never too early to start a good skin care regimen.

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THANKSGIVING

By Sandi Schwartz

Think Green This Thanksgiving It’s the time of year when we gather around the table with family and close friends to enjoy a large, scrumptious meal and think about what we are grateful for in our lives. Thanksgiving is a celebration of the harvest and different people coming together to share a joyful moment together.

Yet, Thanksgiving also can get a bit out of control with all the decorations and trimmings. Here are some tips to make your holiday a bit more sustainable without having to sacrifice tradition.

Food There’s no doubt that Thanksgiving is heavily focused on food.

Here are some ways to create a feast while still being kind to the planet: • Choose organic and locally grown foods when you can. It’s now even easier to find organic turkeys this time of year.

• Skip the meat – there are so many options now to create a vegetarian or vegan holiday meal. Consider fish for a pescatarian meal, a vegan turkey replacement, or just going with lots of side dishes.

• Serve organic beverages such as apple cider, juice, wine, and beer.

• Reduce waste by composting leftovers, donating them to those in need, or creatively reusing the food to make soups, stews, salads, and sandwiches.

• Be mindful of which food items you purchase at the grocery store to avoid those wrapped in all of that excessive plastic, such as dips and pre-packaged fruit salads.

Storage Everyone loves Thanksgiving leftovers. The way you choose to store all of that extra food after the big meal can have a real impact on the environment. Here are some great alternatives to plastic storage

containers that are healthier for both you and the planet.

• Airtight glass containers. These are a great option for storing, heating up, and transporting all kinds of foods and liquids. Their secure lids keep liquids like sauces from leaking.

• Canning jars and leftover glass jars. You can purchase canning jars to store your food or instead of just tossing those extra glass jars from pickles, olives, pasta sauce, and salsa into your recycle bin, wash them and use them to store your leftovers.

• Insulated stainless steel containers. These durable, longlasting containers are double-walled and have a silicone seal for airtightness so they can keep food and liquids warm or cold for hours.

• Reusable non-plastic wraps. One of the most innovative ways to store food without using plastic wrap is to use reusable wraps.

They are made from a blend of hemp and organic cotton cloth that contains beeswax, tree resin, and jojoba oil to create a self-adhesive to stick to itself so you can create sealed packages and pouches. They are water-resistant, easy to handle, soft, pliable, come in a variety of sizes, and smell fabulous.

• Fabric bowl covers. Use the bowls you already have and slap a fabric bowl cover on top to store leftovers.

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Serveware Many families create a pretty formal Thanksgiving dinner, bringing out the good china, silverware, and elegant tablecloths.

This is a great way to reduce extra waste. However, some families opt for plates and utensils that they can easily discard after the meal to reduce cleanup time. Fortunately, you can still choose options that are more sustainable. First of all, avoid using plastic plates and utensils; instead, choose paper (recycled is best), bamboo, or even those made from palm leaves. Next, be sure to use real wine glasses – not plastic ones – and don’t serve your drinks with plastic straws or stirrers. If possible, use real cloth tablecloths instead of those cheap plastic throwaway ones.

Decorations Thanksgiving begins a festive time of year when families begin to decorate their homes for the holidays. There are many ways to cut back on the waste and go natural with decorations that still showcase the comforting colors and themes of this holiday.

• Go natural. Instead of running to the stores stocked with plastic decorations, consider decorating your home more naturally by using items like plants, berries, gourds, acorns, twigs and branches, cranberry garlands, and colorful flowers and leaves. You can go for a hike a couple of days before the holiday to collect your special nature décor.

• Make your own. Make some of your own decorations out of non-plastic materials you have lying around the house.

• Shop second hand. Check out local thrift stores, online sites like https://freecycle.org, and garage sales for some treasures that can add a sparkle to your holiday look.

• Trade with friends and family. Another way to cut back on new decorations is to organize a decoration swap with friends and family. You can even ask your guests to bring their favorite Thanksgiving decoration to display during the meal and share why it is meaningful to them.

Give thanks and give back Another important way to bring the environment to the forefront of this bountiful holiday is to spend some time giving thanks to what nature provides to us. This also is the time of year in which giving back becomes a focus. We can help protect our planet by choosing to participate in community service projects and sending donations to organizations focused on environmental issues. In fact,

giving thanks and giving to others are linked. When we give, we feel a sense of gratitude because it puts things in perspective and helps us feel happier and healthier.

Consider buying extra food when you are shopping for your holiday meal and donate it to a local shelter or food bank. Look for special volunteer opportunities in your community during the week of Thanksgiving that help to provide a holiday meal to those in need.

Finally, consider sending a donation to an environmental organization on Giving Tuesday, a global day for sending charitable donations to organizations of your choice that always takes place the Tuesday right after Thanksgiving to kick off the season of giving.

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GIVING BACK

By Sandi Schwartz

How to Choose the Best Volunteer Activities for Your Family

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olunteering as a family is a wonderful way to bond and to feel better overall. When we make others happy, we experience an amazing biological phenomenon called a “helper’s high” that is the result of our brain releasing chemicals called endorphins. We experience an energy in our body that is similar to the rush we feel after we exercise. These positive feelings make our kids happier and healthier by reducing stress and anxiety and feelings of sadness, loneliness, or depression.

Finding the right family volunteer activities can be overwhelming. You may feel uncertain about what is expected and question whether your children can participate. It is important that your children feel comfortable where you volunteer, get inspired by the work, and enjoy themselves. Without these components, our children won’t reap all the benefits of volunteering. Plus, we want our kids to love helping others so they continue to do so for a lifetime.

When searching for the right activity, consider the following priorities: Project focus The first step is to brainstorm as a family to decide what types of volunteer activities you are interested in doing. Ask your children who they would like to help. Is there a particular cause they feel passionate about, such as feeding homeless people, making art for other children, helping animals, or visiting the elderly or sick? What interests, skills, and talents do your family members have? Do you prefer to be indoors or outdoors? Do you wish to work directly with people or do something quiet like painting or pulling weeds?

The options are endless, so it is important to narrow your choices and focus on projects that your family will get the most out of.

Organization’s mission Do your research before you sign up with a specific organization.

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Find out the group’s history and how it got started, the goals and mission, who its leaders are, and how it is funded. Check the group’s website, search online for press coverage, and visit sites like www. charitywatch.org and www.charitynavigator.org. If possible, ask a current or past volunteer about the pros and cons of the organization. Getting a referral from someone you know is the best option, especially because your children will be participating.

Location Next, you will want to make sure you search for projects that are close to home so you do not have to drag your kids far to volunteer. Check your local paper, call charitable organizations, or search online to find places for kids to volunteer in your area.

Cost Although rare, check to see if there are any fees to volunteer.

You also may want to consider any other costs involved like travel, equipment such as certain clothing required, or requested products or monetary donations.

Time commitment Decide how much time you have to volunteer. It could be once a week, once a month, or once a year. Start slow and gradually increase your involvement if the project is working out well. You may choose to volunteer with different organizations each time to expose your children to a wide variety of experiences.

Age guidelines Before you commit to a project, check where there are any age requirements listed. It may take some hunting around, but you should be able to find age-appropriate options. Even babies can take part in nursing home visits, charity walks, and beach cleanups.

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Activity expectations Before you show up, find out exactly what you will be doing.

Will there be heavy lifting involved? Will you have to get down and dirty? Will the project be a boring and repetitive task that will annoy your kids? Make sure the activity is something that your kids actually will enjoy before you invest your time.

Safety Safety needs to come first when children are involved. You may want to avoid going to activities in neighborhoods that make you uncomfortable. Your kids may be scared to talk to strangers, so consider starting with familiar people and places. As they get older, you can start to venture out and expose them to more mature situations.

Fun factor Finally, if it isn’t an enjoyable experience for your kids, then what’s the point? Choose projects that involve your children in a fun way, but also teach and inspire them. Avoid topics and activities that are too serious and sad for young children. Be sure to engage with them afterward and ask what they thought, and if they are willing to do it again.

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