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CONTENTS REAL MOMS + ADVICE 2 Editor’s Column 3 Momaha Bookshelf 12 Be Well
SEASONAL 4 Learning ABCs 8 Smoothies Three Ways 11 Importance of Routines 13 Back-to-School Photos 14 First-Day Breakfast 16 Marriage Lessons
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MOMAHA.COM EDITOR ASHLEE COFFEY Wife to Kevin Coffey, omaha.com deputy editor and music critic for the Omaha World-Herald. Mom to Sam and Elliott. Follow her on Twitter: @AshleeCoffeyOWH
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ugust is the birth month of my second son, Elliott. I will never forget waddling around in the heat of August, trying to walk him out. My due date was Aug. 24 but Elliott decided he rather enjoyed his little home inside me. He waited until Aug. 30 to make his grand appearance. After being induced and going through a short (but difficult) four or so hours of labor, he arrived at 4:13 a.m. I can hardly believe he’s turning 4. It seems like he should still be my little Velcro baby hooked to my hip. Elliott is starting preschool this year and, while I’m not yet sure what that will look
like for him because of the pandemic, I am excited to see him grow and thrive as a student. He’s so smart and loves learning alongside his big brother, Sam. School is another reason I enjoy August. While I never enjoyed the end of summer, it was always fun to go back-to-school shopping with my mom and siblings. I loved getting new school supplies and couldn’t wait to see my friends more regularly and learn new things. Hopefully, you’ll take away a lot from this issue — whether you’re returning to the classroom or doing virtual learning at home.
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MOMAHA BOOKSHELF ASHLEE COFFEY
Tales to tame those first-day jitters As summer winds down and the new school year ramps up, kids (parents and teachers) are bound to be feeling both excited and nervous. These books are all about calming those first-day jitters.
“THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL!”
by Mo Willems The Pigeon is super popular with little kids. He’s funny and relatable. And this book is sure to help youngsters who are feeling scared about going to school for the first time. (Ages 3 to 5)
“THE DAY YOU BEGIN”
by Jacqueline Woodson The message here is about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. It’s perfect for kids just starting school or going to a new school. (Ages 5 to 8)
“YOU’RE FINALLY HERE!”
by Melanie Watt This one is great for teachers to show students how excited they are to have them in class. Kids will love Bunny’s many emotions as he deals with his own back-to-school feelings. (Ages 3 to 6)
“SCHOOL’S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL”
by Adam Rex and Christian Robinson Kids, parents and teachers are all a little nervous about the first day of school, whether it’s for themselves or their student going back. This story is told from the perspective of the school and its first day back. (Ages 4 to 8)
“THIS SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE THE BEST”
by Kay Winters and Renee Andriani Kids share their wishes for the coming school year. Their answers range from extremely relatable to hilariously goofy. (Ages 6 to 8)
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Making playdough letters is a great sensory activity.
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will never forget the excitement I felt when my oldest son, Sam, said his ABCs by himself for the first time. I was so proud. He didn’t say half the letters right and he got stuck a couple of times, but it was the cutest thing ever. Today, my 3-year-old, Elliott, is starting to learn his ABCs. He can sing the song by himself and now we’re working on ways to get him to know each letter on its own. If you’re trying to find unique ways to get your child interested and excited about learning the alphabet, here are a few ideas.
ALPHABET SCAVENGER HUNT
This suggestion came from Sam’s kindergarten teacher and we loved it. The idea is to have your child go around the house (or outside) and collect objects that start with each letter of the alphabet. This will probably take awhile and require your help with a few letters. Once your child has collected everything, lay out alphabet flash cards and have your child match the letter on the flash card with the name of the object. Then have your child say the relationship aloud: “A is for apple,” “B is for boat,” etc.
PLAYDOUGH LETTERS
This is a great sensory activity. Start by having your child form each letter of the alphabet in playdough or clay and name a few things that start with that letter. Then have fun squishing the letter and moving on to the next one.
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BEST EVER NO-COOK PLAYDOUGH RECIPE • 2 cups all purpose flour
Find pre-packaged foods containging the alphabet letters (cereal, soups, crackers) or make your own with alphabet cookie cutters. Talk about each letter as your child eats it.
LETTER HUNT
Elliott, 3, and Sam, 6, with their completed alphabet scavenger hunt.
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil • ½ cup salt • 2 tablespoons cream of tartar • 1 to 1½ cups boiling water
This one is similar to a scavenger hunt but instead of collecting objects that start with each letter of the alphabet, you simply look for them out in the world. So while you’re on that neighborhood walk, be sure to stop at signs and see what letters they hold. Don’t forget to check license plates too!
• Gel food coloring (optional) • Glycerine (helps with stretch and shine) 1. Mix the flour, salt, cream of tartar and oil in a large mixing bowl. 2. Add food coloring to the boiling water. Add
water in increments to the dry ingredients. 3. Stir continuously to form a sticky, combined dough. 4. Add a few drops of the glycerine (optional). 5. Allow it to cool, then take it out of the bowl and knead vigorously for a couple of minutes until the stickiness disappears. (This is the most important part of the process, so keep at it until it’s the perfect consistency.) If it remains sticky, add more flour, a tablespoon at a time, until just right. 6. Store the playdough in an air-tight container up to 6 months. If you live in a humid climate you might need to store it in the refrigerator and out of sunlight. theimaginationtree.com
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hen a person begins the process of selecting the best gym for their health and wellness needs, convenient access to cardio machines, free weights, walking tracks, gymnasiums and swimming pools are big considerations. In return for monthly dues, a member gains access to machines in a clean facility, with the lights kept on. A person does not usually consider where those monthly dues might go beyond that. In this day and age of conscious consumer spending, however, people are increasingly looking to do business with businesses they like, and therefore look toward incremental benefits that go beyond the transaction. The YMCA has long been more than just a gym. The YMCA strengthens the foundation of community via three simple yet powerful tenets: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. A membership at the Y goes beyond the gym; it helps fuel the mission to create positive and lasting change in the community.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
The YMCA not only provides child care services to Omaha families across the metro area, it stepped up operations
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during the COVID-19 crisis to provide vital child care for health care professionals on the front lines of fighting the virus and treating those in need. The YMCA provides scholarships for year-round Youth Sports programs to those who might not otherwise be able to afford them, and provides important water safety instruction to keep our youth safe while swimming. Members enjoy Childwatch services, which allow their children to have a safe and educational experience playing and learning while mom or dad works out. Summer Day Camp offers hundreds of children the opportunity to grow, learn and explore at eight locations across the city, and the Y even provides valuable employment opportunities to youth looking to learn important workplace skills that will prove beneficial throughout their work life.
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1. Combine frozen strawberries, frozen banana, peanut butter and almond milk in a blender and blend on high until smooth. 2. Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with drizzled peanut butter and fresh strawberry slices. Source: delish.com
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1. Add all ingredients to a blender with liquid on the bottom. 2. Blend on high for 2 to 4 minutes, or until smooth and creamy. 3. Add milk, as necessary, to reach desired thickness. Source: cookienameddesire.com
ORANGE CREAMSICLE SMOOTHIE If you love orange creamsicles and Orange Julius, this smoothie has your name written all over it. Bonus: Every sip will feel like summer. Serves 2 • • • • • •
1 frozen ripe banana, peeled & sliced 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract ½ cup orange juice ¾ cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 orange, peeled and sliced Optional: 2 teaspoons orange zest
1. On high, blend the frozen banana chunks, vanilla and orange juice together until thick, creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes. 2. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Add the yogurt, orange and orange zest (if using). Blend until well-combined. Source: sallysbakingaddiction.com
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“I started noticing more tantrums and other behavior issues. ... When we took a step back, we realized it all had to do with the lack of a solid routine.”
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“Everyone wants to be back in school. ... They like the routine, the structure and the peer relationships they get.’’ — Dr. Matthew Gibson, a Methodist Physicians Clinic pediatrician
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here’s lots to think about as parents prepare their kids for the start of the school year. School shopping, physicals and stricter bedtimes are still part of the routine. But the coronavirus pandemic is creating many unknowns. That’s why Dr. Matthew Gibson, a Methodist Physicians Clinic pediatrician, says it’s important to tell children, even those as young as kindergarten, that things could be different this year. If there’s an outbreak at your child’s school, they may have to take a few weeks off or switch to learning online, similar to last spring. Kids are creatures of habit, Gibson says, and upheavals in their routine can be hard. So make sure they are prepared for what could happen. “Things were always really rigid before,’’ he says of school schedules. “We have to be more flexible.’’ Parents’ controlling what they can will help their kids flourish, he says. Here’s how: Get that physical: Most parents think this is just checking a box to make sure their child is physically OK to participate in a sport. It’s much more than that, especially this year. Doctors are making sure children and teens are handling the stress of the virus as well. They are seeing more kids with headaches, abdominal pain and trouble sleeping, and they are assuring them that their feelings are normal. “This is even harder for children. They aren’t in control of anything,’’ Gibson says. “We can make sure they don’t feel like they are floating in the wind by themselves.’’ No more sleep-ins: It’s important to start getting your child to bed and up in the morning at the same time as they would for school. No more letting your
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Dr. Matthew Gibson and his son, Abe.
high school student sleep until 11 a.m. or later. Start a few weeks before school is supposed to begin. “Have them get up, get dressed and eat so once they are back in school, they are not going through all those growing pains at the same time,’’ Gibson says. Address problem subjects: Classes were already disrupted last spring by the pandemic. If your child was struggling with a specific subject, start working on it before school starts. Thirty minutes a day can help them over a hurdle. “If they struggled in reading, emphasize that before they play with their Xbox or ride bikes with friends.’’ Talk about the virus: Make sure kids know why we all need to be concerned about COVID-19. Remind them about
washing their hands and covering their coughs. “They might have to wear masks, and they need to understand why that is happening,’’ Gibson says. Gibson says he’s had a few conversations about what’s happening with his son, Abe, a third-grader at Rockbrook Elementary. While Abe liked having more time to play on his iPad last spring when school was out, he missed his friends and school. “Every kid’s dream is to not have to go to school until suddenly you can’t go to school. Everyone wants to be back in school,’’ Gibson says. “I think they like the experience. They like the routine, the structure and the peer relationships they get.’’
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½ cup gluten-free certified rolled oats 1¼ cup nondairy milk Strawberry Almond slices 2 banana slices 2 blueberries Orange slice
Pancakes Creamy peanut butter or hazelnut spread Banana Strawberries Blueberries Orange slice
1. Combine the oats and nondairy milk together in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stirring often, simmer on low heat for 5 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed to your preference. 2. Slice banana. Cut strawberry into a triangle. Cut orange slice in half. 3. Place cooked oatmeal in a bowl; assemble owl shape atop oatmeal. Use 2 banana slices for eyes, blueberries for pupils, almond slices for features. Add the strawberry beak and orange wings. Variation: Substitute your child’s favorite fruit: kiwi, apple slices and raspberries work well.
1. Make about a 4-inch pancake. 2. Spread the pancake with peanut butter or hazelnut spread. 3. For the owl: Slice strawberries for wings. Cut small triangles of orange for the beak. Cut 2 banana slices for eyes. Place banana slices onto the pancake and arrange as eyes. Add blueberry eyeballs. Layer sliced almonds for feathers. Finish up with strawberry wings and orange beak. 4. For the bear: Slice banana. Add three slices of banana to pancake for ears and snout. Add three blueberries for eyes and nose. Variations: Swap pancake with English muffin, rice cake or whole-grain roll. Substitute your child’s favorite fruit. Kiwi, apple slices and raspberries work well.
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Marriage lessons — the second time around TEXT Jessica Janssen Wolford
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never really understood those big law firms that claim “200 years combined experience” — when everyone in the photo is clearly under 50 — until I got married the second time around. We recently celebrated our second wedding anniversary, and it truly feels like we have been married for decades. My husband, Eric, and I laugh that it feels that way because we have 21 years combined experience. There was no honeymoon phase. We said “I do” and found ourselves building a family from somewhere in the middle. We sat down to reflect on our first two years together. Here are some things we have learned. Marriage always looks different than what you expect. This is because, one, situations change and you can’t anticipate everything. And, two, because people evolve and change over time. It can be a beautiful process, but it can also be incredibly difficult. It’s perfectly fine if your spouse drives you absolutely crazy sometimes. I could never have guessed how often Eric would spontaneously break into song. Some days it drives me crazy, but I also love the levity and happiness he brings to our family. It’s also OK and normal if you’re not always in sync with one another. It doesn’t mean that the partnership is bad. I am incredibly intense sometimes and care a lot about everything — little and big. I guess you could call that passion, but my husband might say that I “give a lot of feedback.” It’s a nice way of saying I’m hard to deal with. Prior to getting married, we started counseling together and continued throughout the first year. We needed to formulate those building blocks of trust and conflict resolution, and that served us well. I don’t think people should be afraid of therapy. It doesn’t have to be a “last resort.” This is something I would recommend for everyone as a proactive experience. The hardest moments are the ones you grow the most through. We’ve learned a lot about ourselves — how we love and how we connect to each other. We carry the baggage of past relationships, but we’ve also learned a lot from them. Everyone talks about love, but really it’s all about trust. At the end of the day, that’s what makes a marriage work. Eric and I are lucky. We’ve experienced a lot of married life already. While we wouldn’t have chosen this long, rocky and winding path, it was worth it to find our person, our partner. We agree that getting married for a second time was one of — if not
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the best — decisions we’ve ever made. We agree that it’s also one of the most difficult decisions we’ve made, and isn’t for the faint of heart. We took five people (ourselves and our three kids) — all with different expectations, histories and perspectives — and tossed them all together into a new family. It’s taken each person time, commitment, patience and love to grow within this new unit, but it’s worth it. And most of the time, it’s pretty fun.
Jessica Janssen Wolford is a mom and stepmom raising three kiddos with her husband, Eric, in Elkhorn. You can read more about her experiences on her blog, “A Step in the Right Direction.” You can also follow her on Instagram at @jessicaljanssenwolford.
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