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PUBLISHER Northwest Kids Magazine EDITOR Emily Olson CREATIVE DIRECTOR Emily Olson MEDIA/EVENTS DIRECTOR Rebecca Templeton CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Emily Olson | Tammy Marshall | Mary Long | Lisa Smith Molinari EDITORIAL INQUIRIES OR SUBMISSIONS Northwest Kids Magazine welcomes editorial inquiries and suggestions. Please contact Emily at emily@northwestkidsmagazine.com Northwest Kids Magazine is published monthly. 2600A E Seltice Way #306 Post Falls, ID 83854 info@NorthwestKidsMagazine www.NorthwestKidsMagazine.com
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editor’s note Every month, I mail a copy of the latest issue of our magazine to my biggest fan in the world, of course that would be my mom. And every month, without fail, I wait to see what she has to say...”great story on this…”, “love that picture of that…”, but no matter what else I put in each issue…her favorite part is always the Letter from the Editor. It may be that she enjoys seeing my face in print or reading my words to you all or just as likely she simply loved seeing that I was chasing my dreams and putting my stamp on the world. Whatever her reasons, I know that she gets the biggest kick out of this little portion of the magazine and so it is with that in mind that I am dedicating this October Letter from the Editor to her and her alone. It seems impossible to say, even less possible to believe, but my confidant, most trusted friend, constant supporter, loudest advocate, role model and beloved Mom passed away earlier this month with no notice or warning and my heart aches with sadness. Every day of my life I’ve always known that I won the grand prize when it came to moms; out of everyone I have ever known, I have always thought my mom was the best in the west. And I think that is what makes the sadness so pronounced. Often you hear people say that they didn’t know what they had until it was gone but I have always known that I won the lottery in life by having her in my corner, correcting my grammar, telling me to stop biting my nails, comforting me when life got tough and in a million more ways. As role models go, she has always been the high standard which I’ve tried to mirror, mimic and match in all aspects of my life, from her devotion as a mother to her tenacity and spunk as a woman…she has always been the person I’ve wanted to become in life. My mom has always collected wisdom from all around her, be it be from a child or a sage grandparent, and lovingly disbursed that wisdom to me and my siblings (because of course, being superwoman, she went and had six of us!) But one of my favorite lessons she taught me, not just in saying but mostly in doing, was that we cannot control what life brings our way, there will be obstacles, challenges, defeats and victories; our actions and reactions to those things however are what we can control and when we can rise to the challenge. I’ve included some pictures of my mom in this Letter so that you can all see who I hope to become and so that this month, if no other, I can see my Mom in print and know that I am so proud of her for having chased her dreams and put her stamp on this world. Thanks and be sure to call your mom today! Emily
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LOCAL EVENTS
October
Scarywood Silverwood Theme Park Have you ever ridden a roller coaster in the dark? Here’s your chance. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in October our favorite North Idaho theme park transforms into a ghoulish thrill ride. Visit the Terror Canyon Trail or fight zombies on the Zombiewood Express. Get lost in a maze and even ride a haunted roller coaster. During the day younger kids can join in the fun and go Trick-or-Treating. Cost: $25, Thursdays; $30, Fridays; $35, Saturdays. Purchase your tickets at scarywoodhaunt.com and receive $5 off your ticket. Visit: silverwoodthemepark.com Call: 208-683-3400 Bloom Spokane Film Festival The Bing, 901 W. Sprague There’s no such thing as too many film festivals. This one is all about the birth. As part of the Bloom Spokane’s outreach endeavours, this festival will raise funds for their programs and seeks to educate and entertain our citizens on mother-friendly birthing options. Cost: $10; $15, at the door. Visit: bloomspokane. com
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Creepy Hallow 18 miles northwest of Spokane on Hwy 291 Enter the haunted village if you dare or even if you wish to be entertained. Truly fun for all types and ages, if you think you’ve outgrown being scared come for the lively entertainment this crew of performers puts on every year. They usually provide two routes so waiting in line isn’t as bad as most haunted houses. They give tickets vs. standing in line so during your wait look at crafts, Tarot, or even enjoy a chili dog and hot cocoa by the fire barrel. Open Fridays and Saturdays beginning Oct. 14 from 7 pmmidnight. Cost: $5. Visit: nwf.net/ creepyhallow Call: 276-7728
Spokane Family Farm 21715 Coulee Rd. Hop nob with the nonhomogenized during a tour of this quaint farm nestled next to Reardan, Wash. Kids love to pet the cows and if you time it right you may get to see a calf. Take a class and learn to make your own cheese and yogurt. Call for tour and class times. Visit: spokanefamilyfarm.com Call: 796-FARM
Haunted Pavilion-Riverfront Fright Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Those crazy guys and girls at IGNITE! Community Theatre present to us a haunted house in Spokane’s Riverfront Park. A Kids Zone straw bale maze will keep the little ones entertained while the older kids commence to screaming. Open from Oct. 1430, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7-10 pm, on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 pm-midnight and on Sundays from 5-10 pm. Cost: $8; $6, students. Visit: ignitetheare.org, Call: 509-6256601
Spokane River Clean-Up High Bridge Park, Spokane, Wash. It’s always great to teach your children about the responsibility of keeping our waterways and parks clear of human debris, yet we at NWKids Magazine suggest that during this cleanup keep your eyes peeled for deposited garbage that you may not want to expose your kids to. Still, this is a fantastic event that supports our community. On Oct. 1 from 9 am-1 pm. Free. Visit:sunpeopledrygoods.com
Chili Cookoff at the Kroc Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d’Alene All ages are invited to this free event. They provide the apple cider and cornbread, you provide a unique dish to share on Oct. 24 at 5 pm. Visit: kroccda.org Call: 208-667-6301 Fall Festival at Greenbluff 11125 E. Day Mt. Spokane Rd The apples are ripe and so are the pumpkins. The little ones love to pick their own fruit and even get a chance to see how it’s turned into apple cider. Perfectly round or oblong and wrinkled like an old man, picking out the perfect pumpkin to take home, carve and sit on the front porch is an enchanting fall entertainment that the kids grow out of way to soon. Enjoy this warm October with music, pumpkin donuts and a petting zoo available every weekend. Cost: Varies. Visit:greenbluffgrowers.com Call: 238-6242 Family Pumpkin Carving Contest at the Kroc Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d’Alene Bring your own carved pumpkin and compete for the best in show on Oct. 30 at 4 pm. Free. Visit: kroccda.org Call: 208-667-6301
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much fun the rain and windy weather can be. This rainy season, let the munchkins outside to stomp around, create a splash and enjoy themselves. Ideas for rain-play: learn how to make a paper sailboat with your child and help them waterproof it to make it seaworthy! Another great rain activity will get your little scientist excited as you set up an outdoor tracking device (an old bucket and a sharpee are all you need). Measure how much rain comes down and look online with your kiddos to compare this year’s rainfall with previous years. Whatever you decide to do this rainy season...be sure to think like a kid!
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PARKS & REC
the amaizing corn maze
Corn mazes actually began as formal garden mazes developed throughout Europe for the wealthiest castles and palaces to amuse kings and princesses.
3405 N Beck Rd Hauser, ID Get lost and get scared. This maze will take you for a turn with it’s twists and corners. Get there early to avoid long lines. Open Fridays from 4-11 pm, Saturdays from 10 am-11 pm and Sundays from noon-5 pm. The maze will also be open on Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 25-27 and Sunday, Oct. 30 from 6-10 pm. A separate haunted maze will terrify and be open Saturdays from 6-11 pm beginning Oct 8 and Fridays from 6-11 pm beginning Oct. 14. Tuesday-Thursday, from Oct. 25-27, from 6-10 pm and on Sunday, Oct. 10, from 6-10 pm. Cost: $9; youth and seniors, $6. Four and younger are free. Trail of Terror cost: $10; $7, youth and seniors. 3404 N. Beck Rd., Hauser, Idaho Visit: theamazingcornmaze.com Call: 509-242-CORN
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PRYOR’S Restaurant by Emily Olson
24706 E Wellesley Otis Orchards, WA (509) 226-3707
For anyone that lives out by Stateline, the bridge closure has been nothing short of a pain but because of the route change I have discovered a place off the beaten track and beloved by locals. Pryor’s Café is Otis Orchards’ little yellow treasure, the place in town where you can revisit the past and enjoy the best fish in our area. From the outside, Pryor’s looks like most farmland diners, quiet and unassuming but inside, patrons are enchanted with the ridiculously vast array of memorabilia, historical farm equipment, odd collectables and captivating spunk that make Pryor’s one of a kind. Paying homage to the farmland which surrounds it, owners, Capri Pryor and Kevin Pryor, have assembled not just a showcase of history but the best team of employees around, most of which have been there since the beginning.
Known for their fish, which is hand cut by Kevin every morning, and served to perfection throughout the day in both individual and family portions, Pryor’s excels as keeping it simple. Noted by all who visit is the small town charm of the establishment, customers are on a first name basis and believe it or not, they even remember what you ordered the last time you came in! For me it’s the fries, the best in town (which I order no less than twice a week) and the burgers…try the East Farms Burger and you won’t be disappointed! I was shown the original menu from over two decades ago and if you can believe it, the price per item has only gone up about $1! Charm, sustenance and a full stomach are what you leave Pryor’s with each visit so be sure to find time to take a trek off the beaten path and make this your new favorite local spot.
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READER REVIEW
October Selections The Bake Shop Ghost Jacqueline Ogburn The charming story of a cranky old ghost who haunts the bake shop she used to own is now in paperback! Cora Lee Merriweather had a lemon pucker mouth and hair scraped back into a hard little bun. Cora Lee also baked the best pies and cakes for miles. But now Cora Lee haunts the shop she used to own. When new bakers arrive to take over her empty bake shop, she scares them away. Then Annie Washington comes to town, and it seems Cora Lee has met her match.
Georgie Robert Bright Out of print for over a decade, two standouts from the bewitching Georgie the ghost series are available again. In Georgie (1944), readers are introduced to the gentle little ghost, who happily haunts Mr. and Mrs. Whittaker’s house -- creaking the loose board on the stairs and giving the parlor door a little squeak every night -- until his world is turned topsy-turvy and he must find a new house to haunt.
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Holes Louis Sachar
Bailey Heppler
As Reviewed by Bailey Heppler, age 11 Holes is one of my favorite books because of how different the plot is compared to other books. Stanley Yelnats is shipped off to Camp Green Lake, unjustly accused of stealing a pair of sneakers. When he arrives at Camp Green Lake he is told that the kids are to dig holes, but the reason is a mystery. The book has an odd, heartwarming friendship, lots of humor; and I highly recommend it for kids between the ages 8 and over. Photo by Beautiful Photo Studio
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:::D I Y ::: We’ve all enjoyed playing with our tried and true Mr. Potato Head...now one clever mom has taken “pumpkin carving” to the same extreme! This Halloween, why settle for one style for your pumpkin? Instead, invest the time in making different style cut-outs from felt, a big ‘ole pumpkin to match, and a using a little bit of velcro... you’ve got yourself as many different pumpkins as you and your little ones can imagine up!
What you’ll need: Multi-colored felt scissors velcro patterns imagination
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making it count... We all know that volunteering benefits the giver just as much as the receiver but did you know that volunteering as a child can also have health benefits? Check out these ways to involve your children in positive programs this Fall.
Teaching service learning as an AmeriCorps Member taught me just as much about community as it did my students. The most rewarding part of of my recent post-grad experience was watching kids as young as ten have their own ideas on community service and learn from volunteering enough about themselves to venture out and find places they could use their unique skills to serve. The confidence that they gained during that period paid my rent for taking the time out of my post-college career to serve. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once said, “Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this Earth.” While the educating part of my AmeriCorps position correctly demonstrated to youth the importance of acting as a positive citizen in our community, it struck me how quickly my kids gave up video games, bullying other students and sitting around complaining about being bored- and instead-how service learning refocused them towards finding the next way they could work or raise funds for local and national charities. Volunteerism pointed my students in the right direction during those very difficult middle school years. I’ve kept in touch with a few of my students and watched them enter Key Clubs in High School and use their past service experiences as means to pad their entrance essays into college. We’ve compiled a list of local charities that are always looking for volunteers of all ages to help them serve. While many charities have an age minimum of 14, we’ve also added a couple ways younger kids can too make a positive impact. Like my term of AmeriCorps service ended up serving me, kids of all ages who volunteer find themselves more confident and happy in their own daily lives.
local opportunities to volunteer Friend Of Spokane Public Library Help out with used book sales. Become a Friend of the Library Board member. Become a Library advocate. Organize and participate in fund raising activities. Participate in other volunteer projects. Send your tax-deductible contribution to the Friends of Spokane Public Library at 906 West Main, Spokane, WA 99201 http://splnet.spokpl.lib.wa.us
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Hospice of Spokane Hospice of Spokane has served the terminally ill and their families in Spokane County since 1976. As a Hospice volunteer, you will become part of a health care team, consisting of a nurse, social worker, counselors, therapists, and chaplain. www.hospiceofspokane.org
Spokane Civic Theatre The Civic has more than 2,000 volunteers who serve as actors, backstage crews, box officers, house managers, hosts and hostesses, ushers, and board members. They contribute approximately 55,000 hours each year. www.spokanecivictheatre.com
Second Harvest Inland Northwest Community Night- Second Harvest Inland Northwest Community night occurs once a month from at Second Harvest Inland Northwest. This is an excellent opportunity for your community organization, church group, business, corporation and high school and college students to be a part of the solution to hunger. Volunteers will be sorting produce and/or packaging food. This is an appropriate volunteer activity for community service hours for high school students, college students and military. Volunteers must be 14 and over. Friends of Mt Spokane Volunteers will needed to help with the fire lookout restoration as well as the usual summer trail clearing. www.mtspokane.org Habitat for Humanity- No exp necessary! Must be 16+ to work on a construction site, or 14+ to work in the Restore. Meals on Wheels- Serve to seniors: Volunteers for Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels deliver hot, nutritious meals to elderly and disabled persons in the Spokane Valley. In addition our volunteers check on the wellbeing of each person on their route and let staff know if there are any concerns. Volunteers use their own vehicles to deliver meals.
Red Cross- The American Red Cross has many volunteer opportunities for youth and young adults in the community. These opportunities range from instructing various health and safety courses to creat-
Spokane Humane Society- All the critters in our care need cleaning, feeding, exercise, and TLC on a ongoing basis. Volunteers are invaluable in this effort. You may simply sit and hold a frightened puppy or play a great game a frisbee with an energetic Lab. All volunteers are required to fill out an application and attend an orientation. Any volunteer under 16 must have a parent working along with them. Volunteers do not need to commit to a certain amount of hours a month to be considered. (509) 467-5235
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Spokane County Basic “Big� Requirements: Are at least 16 years of age. Are responsible, stable and nurturing adults. Use a good sense of humor. Come from a variety of different backgrounds, races and religions. www.bbbsspokane.org
Spokane Civic Theatre The Civic has more than 2,000 volunteers who serve as actors, backstage crews, box officers, house managers, hosts and hostesses, ushers, and board members. They contribute approximately 55,000 hours each year. www.spokanecivictheatre.com
Catholic Charities Volunteer Chore Services Helping low-income elderly and low-income adults with disabilities remain in their own homes by finding volunteers to help with: Transportation, Light Housekeeping, Cooking, Yard work, Shoveling snow, Minor home repairs, Moving, Wheelchair ramps.
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ARTS & THEATRE
To Be or Not to Be….if your child is inspired by music, theatre, dancing or art, you have a ton of choices available to you here in the Northwest. What to do boils down to you and your child, with a little bit of ‘where their friends go’ added in for seasoning and a whole lot of ‘how much is it really going to cost’, with a side of ’is this a potential passion or a passing thing’ sitting on the plate to really add interest to your decisions. This isn’t a Psych 101 lesson, though at some point we may push that direction to help you decide how to help your kiddo, but rather an overview of some of the programs in the area available as an outlet for the drama queen or king in even the best of them. This time we’ll focus on theatre, because it’s that time of the year when the area theatres are offering classes and courses for your young one, not to mention the auditions that need to be planned for!
When you think of theatre, you most likely are thinking of standing on stage and saying some lines, like in Shakespeare, but it is so much more than that! Of course there is a stage involved; but that can be big or little, up or down, close or far away. The stage is just a platform; the fun part is the acting, singing, dancing, building the set and entertaining your family and friends! And the actual learning of these things is the ‘character building part’. No one is really born an actor, a singer or a dancer. These are all learned. People may be really really good at something, but there is always something more to learn, and that’s where the places around here come in to help! The Theater Arts for Children (TAC) provides a platform for adults and children who have never been on stage before to audition and perform in a production.
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www.TheaterArtsForChildren.org Spokane Civic Theatre Academy classes and camps include a mix of skill-building and experientiallearning. They help students improve the quality of their performances whether on or off the stage. Each class includes a mix of novices working up the gumption for their first audition and veteran actors keeping up the practice between roles. Whether you’re a seasoned actor or you’ve never before set foot inside a theatre, they have a class for you. www.SpokaneCivicTheatre.com There are other theatrical venues to explore too – check them out! www.lakecityplayhouse.org www.cytspokane.com by Tia Wooley
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NEW COLUMN
Dissecting the Teenager October
by Lisa Smith Molinari
SCENE ONE: (Mom cheerfully sweeps kitchen
him. I knew I never should have spanked him
Slowly but surely, we began to dissect this
floor. Front door opens. Brooding Teen in
when he put that waffle in the VCR! Oh God,
brooding man-child living in our house. By
hooded sweatshirt enters. Without looking
what have I done!?!”
examining his separate and distinct parts, we
at Mom, Teen shuffles down hall toward
started to understand the creature our son
bedroom.)
We worried and watched, waiting for a call
was becoming.
MOM: (Hurriedly following.) “Hi Honey! How
from the police informing us that our son was
We discovered that our son isn’t an axe
was school today?”
holding the school principal hostage or that
murderer, he’s just a teenager.
TEEN: “Nghu.”
he was hitchhiking across the country on an
Outside our home, he is a smart, funny,
MOM: “Hmm? What was that?”
historic crime spree.
outgoing football player, scout leader, band
TEEN: “Nghoo.”
geek and math tutor. When he gets home,
MOM: “I’m sorry, Sweetie, but I couldn’t hear
Even though the police never called, we
he withdraws and hides his burgeoning
what you said. Give it to me one more time.”
feared that our son’s withdrawal from us was
personality from us, afraid that we will
TEEN: “Ngood.” (Teen slams bedroom door,
clear evidence that he was on the brink of
interfere or attempt to change him. His “split
leaving Mom alone and dumbfounded in hall.)
some kind of teenage nervous breakdown,
personality” enables him to grow, mature,
END SCENE.
all caused by our overbearing
and as much as we hate it,
demands and inadequate
become independent from
parental nurturing.
of us.
This little vignette is reenacted over and over
(em)Powering the
again in our house. Day after day, week after week, month after month.
We have to let our son
Eventually, we did get reports
create himself, whatever that
of our son’s behavior, but not
creature may be, and in the
Now that my son is a full-fledged teenager,
from public authorities or
meantime, we must learn
all affection, conversation and attention are
school officials. Other parents
to find complex meaning in
forced under threat of house arrest, or bribed
told us what our son was
the grunts and grumbles he
with expensive electronics, edible treats, or
doing outside our home.
emits.
cold hard cash.
“My daughter told us the
For example, “Nghu” really
funniest story about your
means, “Wow, thanks for
His father and I used to rock his world just a
son at supper last night –
few years ago. He would burst out of school
apparently he had the whole literature class
school, Mom – it actually went quite well
each day and find me waiting there to walk
laughing yesterday at school.”
despite the fact that I missed you terribly and
him home. His eyes would light up, and he
“That skit your son did for our Cub Scout den
couldn’t wait to come home and eat your
would often run at me full pelt, plowing into
was priceless. We videotaped it!”
delicious home cooking.”
me with open arms. He would linger a few
“Your son was so chatty and polite when
Nowadays, when I force my son to let me
seconds so I could run my hand through his
I gave him a ride after football practice
hug him, I interpret the pained expression on
sandy colored hair and kiss him on the head.
yesterday.”
his face to mean, “Mother, my gratitude and
“You must be so proud that the Biology
respect for you are so intense that I can only
teacher played your son’s cell project video to
bear it for a second before I must shove you
But then, he became a teenager.
asking about my day at
all the classes. It was so well done.”
away.”
When he first started withdrawing from us
Initially, we thought, “Are you sure you
emotionally, I panicked and thought, “Why
have the right kid here? Our son is the one
did I let him watch that PG-13 movie when he
that never wears anything but that hooded
was twelve?! And, he’s always resented me
sweatshirt, doesn’t make eye contact and
Another thing I’ve learned: Asking one’s teen for a kiss on the cheek definitely requires bribery. Pepperoni pizza and chocolate chip cookies work for me.
for those cute bowl hair cuts I used to give
grunts. What skit? What cell project?”
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ARTS & THEATRE
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by Emily Olson
Your child’s teacher calls you and tells you that there is a problem with your child and bullying…of course your first thought is “My poor sweet baby…why would anyone taunt or torment him?” but then the conversation goes on longer and your child’s teacher reveals the unthinkable…it isn’t your child that is being bullied but rather he is the bully. What?!? How could that be? Your sweet angel couldn’t be capable or inclined toward hurting another child!
The first response may be disbelief and denial and that is to be expected but what you do next could change the outcome of both your child’s life and other children’s lives immeasurably. Take Action: One of the biggest mistakes parents make is assuming that bullying is just a stage and that like sucking one’s thumb it will just fade away in time. One study found that nearly 60% of males who were identified as chronic bullies in middle school had at least one criminal conviction by the age of 24. Begin re-teaching your child from the ground up: Because bullying is a learned behavior it can also be unlearned. So, what constitutes “Bullying”? Bullying behavior fulfills the following criteria: Aggression, Repetition, Power Imbalance (your child being physically or socially stronger than the other child), Intention (hurting a child on purpose), and Lack of Remorse (often heard in the form of it being the victim child’s fault or that he deserved it for whatever reason). You are probably thinking almost all children misbehave, have an off day or have exhibited one or more of those behaviors in the past and yet they aren’t considered bullies. What you need to be able to recognize and acknowledge are repeated and intentional patterns. Remember that bullying can be physical, verbal, emotional, sexual or electronic (cyberbullying is rapidly on the rise and needs to be addressed proactively). As is often the case, your child may act differently away from you then they do under your watchful eye. Ask others, teachers, coaches, and relatives for their impression and don’t just disregard any negative comments you may hear…dig deeper and try to get the facts. There is no one profile to a bully so here are a few typical behaviors of bullying to watch for. Remember, Bullying is NOT teasing. Teasing usually involves two kids who are on an “equal plane” – which means the victim or teased child can hold his or her own to the teaser. If the teased child asks the teaser to stop, the teaser usually complies. Teasing is also usually amongst friends or acquaintances. A bullied child never considers the bully to be a friend and the bullied child can never hold his or her own.
Signs of Possible Bullying (Hint: Look for a repeated pattern) • Excludes or shuns another child • Is insensitive to the feelings or needs or others; a lack of empathy • Taunts, intimidates or harasses • Spreads vicious rumors verbally and/or electronically that hurt or ruin another’s reputation • Physically aggressive (hits, punches, kicks, slams, chokes) • Positive views of violence • Threatens with force or fear; extortion • Marked need to control and dominate others • Damages another child’s property or clothing • Quick-tempered, impulsive, easily frustrated, flares off the top • Takes pleasure in seeing a child (or animal) in distress, unconcerned if someone is upset • Finds it difficult to see a situation from the other person’s point of view • Refuses to accept responsibility or denies wrong doing when evidence shows guilt • Blames the victim or says the child “deserved what he got”; good at talking way out of situations • Shows little sympathy or concern for the victim or a child who was hurt • Targets those who are weaker or younger or animals • Intolerant of “differences” whether it be sexual orientations, cultures, religious beliefs, appearances, age, gender, or ` abilities and often slams those differences.
What to look for (remember to pay close attention to repeated behavior):
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Walnut Chicken Strips
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Chicken strips are pretty popular around most households; often made with Panko, corn flakes or crushed crackers. The addition of finely chopped walnuts provides a nutrient boost along with added nuttiness. These walnut chicken strips are fantastic, the resulting toasted nuts making them a little more enjoyable for the grownups. Kids may enjoy them with sweet & sour sauce or honey-mustard for dipping. INGREDIENTS
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 400 g) 1 cup Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 3/4 cup California walnut halves (about 22 to 24), ground 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp ground dried oregano 1/4 cup cream
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice chicken breasts diagonally into strips, about 1/2-inch wide. In a large freezer bag, combine Panko, walnuts, salt, pepper and oregano. Close bag and shake well.
Pour cream in a shallow dish. Add a few chicken strips at a time into the cream to moisten; shake off excess cream and transfer to crumb mixture. Seal bag and shake well until strips are fully coated, pressing mixture in. Transfer strips to parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all strips are coated. Discard any remaining cream and coating mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking. Allow to rest 3 to 5 minutes before serving with your favourite dipping sauce. Makes 4 servings or approx. 14 chicken fingers. PER SERVING (3 strips): about 293 cal, 25 g pro, 16 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 11 g carb, 2 g fibre, 66 mg chol, 323 mg sodium. %RDI: 3% calcium, 8% iron, 4% vit A, 0% vit C. www.northwestkidsmagazine.com 25
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MONEY MATTERS
Energy Saving by Catheresa Stewart
A typical American family spends approximately $1900 a year on utility bills alone. Making a few minor adjustments in energy consumption can be a great way to save money and aid in saving our planet. With winter fast approaching the focus of this article will be heating, appliances, lighting, and water heating; all common types of energy we use on a daily basis. There are many small, handy ways to reduce energy consumption painlessly while getting your children involved. Heating accounts for the largest portion of our utility costs. An electric furnace costs $0.80$1.20/hour to heat our homes. One of the easiest and least expensive ways to ensure your furnace is running efficiently is to change or clean the furnace filter on a monthly basis. Another is to make certain warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, and radiators are not blocked. Encourage your little tikes to pick up their toys by rewarding them with a sticker for a job well done. Setting your thermostat as low in the winter is the most obvious way to save money. Make special memories by snuggling with your children on the sofa with a warm fuzzy blanket, popcorn on your lap while watching your child’s favorite movie. They will most likely not even notice the cooler temperature. If you don’t have energy star windows about 25%-50% of heat can escape. One way to reduce this loss is to apply plastic sealing it tightly and securely to the window frame. Closing curtains and shades at night and opening them during the day will also help. Surprisingly there is a lot of ways to conserve energy through appliance usage. Of course the most efficient way to conserve is by purchasing Energy Star appliances. You don’t have to spend any money to conserve and save money right now, however. Instead
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of using the dry cycle with your dishwasher set your dishwasher to air dry. If you can’t wait for the dishes to air dry ask your young ones to help dry dishes with a hand towel. Compliment them frequently as they are always looking for approval from their beloved parents. Asking your older children to towel dry can be a little more challenging. Anyone with teenagers in the house can vouch for that. Take these moments to educate your children on “why” you have chosen to air dry and how these minor changes may help to save our planet. Be certain to wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. Avoid using the “rinse hold” on your machine for a few dirty dishes as it uses 3 to 7 gallons of hot water each time you use it. When using the oven match the size of the pan to the heating element. By placing a lid on the pan to boil water you also save on energy costs as it takes less time to boil. Using a toaster, microwave, or toaster oven can save up to 50% as compared to using your large stove or oven to cook meals. For families using an electric clothes washer it costs roughly 20-30¢ per load. Washing your clothes in cold water can reduce laundry costs considerably. Separating whites’ verses colors’ are a common practice in the American household. Did you know that separating heavier weight cottons such as towels from lighterweight clothes can also save money? Cleaning the filter after each load with improve air circulation which leads to less drying time as well. Compact florescent bulbs (CFL) are a new craze for good reason. They use about 75% less energy, produces 75% less heat, and last up
to 10 times longer. You can save up to $30 per each CFL’s lifespan. A little over $200 of the average family’s utility budget goes to lighting. Parents feel like they are telling their children to turn off the lights or shut the door every time they turn around. These days’ motion sensors can be installed in places kids frequently pass through. They will automatically shut off after no movement has been sensed over a period of time. How many times have you had to beat on the bathroom door and tell your children to get out of the shower because they are using up all the hot water? The average shower consumes 15-30 gallons of hot water. Place a timer in the bathroom and limit showers to 10 minutes in length. Set your hot water tank to 120° to prevent scalding and burning while saving money at the same time. If your tank is older than 7 years old you may want to consider replacing it. It costs 90¢-$1.30/day for conventional electric water heaters. Today water heaters are sold tankless and range in upfront costs from $800-$2000. A conventional water heater can range in upfront costs of $300-$480. One can expect to save $70-$80 per year with a tankless water heater. Getting our children involved in conservation techniques could potentially save our planet. It’s important to empower our children by letting them know they can make a difference. Younger children may enjoy fun websites such as http://www.energystar.gov/index. cfm?c=kids.kids_index to help educate them on how they can make a difference. While shopping for energy saving appliances make it a family affair. Start educating children at a young age and they may surprise you. Kids are very adept and have a natural propensity to want to please. By following the painless tips above for conserving energy for heating, appliances, lighting, and water heating money will be saved. How much is up to you and your family. Make sure you have fun with your children.
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PHILANTHROPY
In need of a fairy godmother... THE PUMPKIN BALL by Tammy Marshall
C
inderella wasn’t always a princess. First she was just a little girl alone and abused by her stepmother. And if it wouldn’t have been for her fairy godmother, her shabby clothes and ash-covered cheeks wouldn’t have transformed into a puffy white dress and her shabby leather shoes wouldn’t have changed into delicate glass slippers. And who knows if her handsome prince would have ever glanced her way.
Open 365 days per year, 24 hours a day, Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery provides immediate refuge for children whose parents are undergoing stressful circumstances and are in dire need of support. Without Vanessa Behan, many parents at the breaking point may not have the resources they would need to properly care for their young children. While there, babies and children are provided with love, food, clothing, diapers and anything else they may need.
Of course that was a fairy tale.
At Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital you’ll find Spokane’s only children’s E.R. Our area’s leading pediatric specialists gather at SHCH to provide the best care around for children in the areas of cardiology, cardiac surgery and cardiac anesthesiology to deliver expert care for infants and children with congenital heart disease-among many other illnesses.
Would it surprise you that each and every one of us has the ability and opportunity to be a person’s fairy godmother? Two local non-profits that serve children in our community are about to for the eighth time hold a premier black-tie gala. Instead of waving a magic wand, nibble on some exquisite hors d’oeurves. And while you may not be able to turn a mud-covered pumpkin into an ornate carriage, take part in the pumpkin carving contest and see if you can out cut a local surgeon. That’s because Spokane’s annual Pumpkin Ball attracts more than 400 health care, community and business leaders who come to this fundraising event to raise money for Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital and Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Both nonprofits provide a much-needed service to our community.
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Proceeds from the Pumpkin Ball benefit both local charities and last year they raised approximately a million dollars. Put on your pumps or don your black-tie and celebrate at this local gala in support of two very-wonderful non-profit agencies. And while you may not be wearing fairy wings and blowing fairy dust, you will be benefiting two agencies that each and every day perform a blessed miracle for someone in need. Tickets: $150. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Visit: thepumpkinball.org Email: sarajarmstrong@gmail.com
DATE NIGHT
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The Grille from Ipanema 601 Front Avenue, Suite 101 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Are you ready for the ULTIMATE Brazilian Experience? Welcome to the first and only Brazilian SteakHouse in Coeur d’ Alene. With a great atmosphere and spectacular lakeside view, you’ll have a one of a kind experience that will be unforgettable! Enjoy the best authentic Brazilian cuisine in all of Idaho. Having a variety of tropical fruits and signature salads, made fresh daily, and our delicious hot side dishes, including our traditional black beans and rice, are a source of comfort foods that is just the beginning of your Brazilian experience. Brought to you, our signature dish of top sirloin is just one of more than 10 different types of meat that you will enjoy at the Grille from Ipanema. Don’t forget to try our in house specially seasoned grilled vegetables and our world famous grilled pineapple!
If you’ve recently visited an establishment and had a great “date-night” let us know! To submit your review visit www.northwestkidsmagazine.com.
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Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts 1003 N 4th St Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-8103
Madeleine’s Cafe & Patisserie 707 W Main Ave Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 624-2253
In Control Hobbies 2700 E Seltice Way Ste 1 Post Falls, ID 83854 (208) 457-8166
White Box Pies Bakery 28 E Sharp Ave Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 927-8850
Bear Paw Quilting 600 W Kathleen Ave Coeur D Alene, ID 83815 (208) 664-1554
Coco Belle Cakes Spokane, WA 99204 (208) 661-6865
Sew EZ Too 603 W Garland Ave Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 325-6644 The Top Stitch 3808 N Monroe St Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 328-7397 Quilting Bee 12117 E Mission Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 928-6037 A Child’s Dream Come True 1223 Michigan St Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 255-1664
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Bakeries
Sticker Planet 610 West Hubbard Ave Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83814 (800) 557-8678
Adele’s Sewing Center 516 Oak St Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 263-9646
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Kootenai Humane Society 11600 North Ramsey Road Hayden, ID 83835 (208) 772-4019 Spokanimal 710 N Napa St Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 534-8133
Mad Batter Bakery 210 W Pacific Spokane, WA 99201 Happy Cake Co. 1312 N Mullan Rd Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 924-8455 Desserts by Sara 10502 E Montgomery Dr Ste 3 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 922-6039 Sweetwater Bakery 119 E 3rd Ave Post Falls, ID 83854 (509) 326-0806 Pastry and More Northern Lights Mall Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-3808 Sweet B Cupcakes 501 E Sherman Ave Coeur d’alene, ID 83814 (208) 704-2506 Bakery by the Lake 314 N 3rd S Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 209-3129
Beauty Salons 14th and Grand Salon 1337 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 624-7263
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Koi Salon 319 W 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 747-3263
Montessori Certified Pre Schools 9009 N Wall St Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 466-6959
Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 602 N Calgary Ct Ste 201 Post Falls, ID 83854 (208) 777-9331
Fringe Salon & Boutique 2622 E 29th Ave Spokane, WA 99223 (509) 315-8138
The Nurturey Child Care Center 116 W Indiana Ave Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 328-5677
Molly Gunsaulis DDS 15404 Springfield Avenue #102 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 922-1333
Brickhouse Massage & Coffee Bar 14222 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (509) 891-1999
Pavlish Playhouse & Preschool 404 E 30th Ave Spokane, WA 99203 (509) 624-1286
Dr. Dance Dentistry for Kids 1027 W Prairie Ave Hayden, ID 83835 (208) 772-2202
True Colors Salon 12016 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 924-3119 Lather Salon & Spa 1710 N 4th St Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 (208) 664-1325 Zi Spa & Salon 1859 N Lakewood Dr Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 (208) 765-9400
Boutiques
Children’s Clothing Berg’s Junior Shoe Shops 818 W Sprague Ave Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 624-2342 Wee Ones Wear 6821 N Division St Spokane, WA 99208 (509) 328-7768 Other Mothers 14214 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (509) 927-3429
Tangerine Boutique 1019 West 1st Spokane, WA 99256 (509) 413-2169
Lollipop Lemondrop 23129 E Mission Ave Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 927-2005
Swank Boutique Spokane, WA 99207 (509) 468-1839
Babies & Beyond 4025 N Government Way Ste 7 Coeur D Alene, ID 83815 (208) 676-8687
Cues 707 W Main Ave Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 838-5837 Coco Boutique 14700 E Indiana Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (509) 921-5592 Runway 210 E Sherman Ave Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-1100
Child Care Childrens Academy 2231 West Ironwood Center Dr Coeur d’Alene (208) 665-0630 Creative Kids 2225 West Seltice Way Post Falls, ID 83854 (208) 773-1301
Day Spas & Massage Urbana Day Spa 168 S Division St Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 747-7076 Highlands Day Spa 4365 E Inverness Dr Post Falls, ID 83854 (208) 773-0773 Grassroots Wellness Spa 1303 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 474-0213 Serenity Spa & Salon 1727 E Francis Ave Spokane, WA 99208 (509) 487-5555
Entertainment North Bowl 125 W Sinto Ave Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 328-7090
Kinder-Magic 218 Miller Avenue Coeur d’Alene (208) 676-1968
Kidds Dental 1327 N Stanford Ln Ste B Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 891-7070
Little Learner Child Development 15321 E Mission Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99037 (509) 926-0515
Dr. Scott Ralph Orthodontics 3154 E 29th Ave Spokane, WA 99223 (509) 892-9284
Northwest Pediatric Ophthalmology 105 W 8th Ave Ste 512 Spokane, WA 99204 (509) 838-6686
Schools I Can Do It Learning Center (208) 773-4773 www.icandoitlearningcenter.com
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Laser Quest 202 W 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 624-7700
Wild Walls Climbing Gym 202 W 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 455-9596
Triple Play 175 W Orchard Ave Hayden, ID 83835 (208) 762-7529
Sky High Sports 1322 E Front Ave Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 321-5867
Splash Down 11023 E Mission Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 924-3079
Skyhawks Sports Camps 6311 E. Mt. Spokane Park Dr Mead, WA 99021 (800) 804-3509
Wonderland Family Fun Center 10515 N Division St Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 468-4386
Jump and Bounce 15310 E Marietta Ave Ste 2 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (509) 892-6655
Silverwood Theme Park 27843 N Highway 95 Athol, ID 83801 (208) 683-3400 The Garland Theater 924 W Garland Ave Spokane, WA 99205 (509) 327-1050
Home Improvement Rainbow International Spokane/ Coeur d’Alene (509) 444-5851 (208) 762-1252
Pediatric Health Dentists/Orthodontists
Pediatric Health
Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics 9095 N Hess St Hayden, ID 83835 (208) 772-8940 Northwest Spokane Pediatrics 5901 N Lidgerwood St Spokane, WA 99208 (509) 483-4060
Womens Health Northwest OBGYN 105 W 8th Ave Ste 6020, 6025 Spokane, WA 99204 (509) 455-5050 Ajuva Medical Spa 9425 N Nevada Spokane, WA 99208 (509) 468-7546 North Spokane Womens Health 235 E Rowan Ave #102 Spokane, WA 99207 (509) 489-2101 Spokane Obstetrics & Gynecology 105 W 8th Ave #6060 Spokane, WA 99207 (509) 838-4211 Healthcare for Women 980 W Ironwood Dr #101 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 765-1455 Dayspring Midwifery Service 1076 W Hayden Ave Hayden, ID 83835 (208) 772-2823
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November 1, 2011 4pm to 7pm KidS! Bring your candy to KiddS dental • Earn $1 per pound • Win prizes • Support our troops Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Candy must be wrapped. Candy collected will be shipped to Operation Gratitude. Find us on Facebook for more fun!
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