VOLUME 13 · ISSUE 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 DIALOGUECREATING andbetweenrelationshipsconferencesParent-teacherbuildhomeschool OUTINGSAUTUMN Fall festivals, apple-picking + other family-friendly events
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3 VOLUME 13 ISSUE SEPTEMBER9 2022 editor-in-chief KILEY CRUSE 402-444-1375kiley.cruse@owh.com consulting editor COURTNEY BRUMMER-CLARK 402-444-3118cbclark@owh.com assistant editor MARJIE DUCEY 402-444-1034marjie.ducey@owh.com contributors RACHEL GEORGE RACHEL THECHILDREN’SRADLOFFPHYSICIANSBOOKWORM designer JESSICA THOMPSON cover photo ADOBE STOCK advertising sales manager NICK CAVALLARO 402-444-1202nick.cavallaro@owh.comFEATURES 5 Bookshelf 17 Be Well 20 Chalkboard SEASONAL 6 Parent-Teacher Conferences 8 Apple Treats 11 Fall Festivals & Apple Orchards 18 Explore the Arts 22 Preparing Financially for Baby 23 Safe Sleep for Infants CONTENTS WORLD-HERALDTHECRUSE,KILEY Momaha Magazine is a monthly publication of the Omaha World-Herald, 1314 Douglas St., Suite 600, Omaha, NE 68102. Momaha is a registered trademark, and all content is copyright 2022 by the Omaha WorldHerald. All rights reserved. The opinions and perspectives published herein are those of the authors and should not be construed as those of Momaha Magazine. 8 SPONSORED CONTENT 7 Early Development Network
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“HOW TO BAKE AN APPLE PIE” by Jean Reagan, illustrated by Lee Wildish When weathertheis cool and the apples are fresh, the best thing to do is warm up by baking an apple pie. It’s Grandma’ssurprisecreateGrandpafavorite!grandma’sJointoadelicioustowarmheart on a chilly autumn day. Plus, you can learn a few tips and tricks from the experts — kids!
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“WHO WAS JOHNNY APPLESEED?” by Joan Holub, illustrated by Anna DiVito Children are sure to fascinatedbe by the eccentric and —TravelingtheappleforbestaAppleseed,JohnnylegendarymanwhoisknownbringingtreestoMidwest.aloneinbarefeet and sporting a pot on his head — Johnny left his own special mark planting orchards that helped nourish new communities. His journeys and adventures are illustrated in a hundred black-and-white drawings.
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“APPLE CAKE: A GRATITUDE” by Dawn Casey, illustrated by Genevieve Godbout In this
“I WANT AN APPLE — HOW MY BODY WORKS” by David L. Harrison, illustrated by David Catrow I want an apple. Smart brain, help me find one. Sniffy nose, smell the apple. Bright eyes, help me see it. Legs, feet, arms, teeth, tongue, tummy all snap into action when a child decides she wants an apple. A clever and humorous introduction to body parts and their function.
“APPLE KITCHEN” by Madeleine Ankner and Florian Ankner Explore the fascinating world of apple growing and discover varieties you don’t usually see in the supermarket as well as popular favorites.
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“Having your children get off to a good start in those two areas are critical,” she said. “Ask as a parent how you can support that work at home. What are some things parents can do at home to help math and reading? Those are always good questions to ask.”
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“I think that relationship is key,” she said. “Parents reaching out and teachers reaching out. That two-way dialogue just makes a better experience for children.”
Most schools schedule them at the end of the first term or quarter, which is usually in October. That gives teachers some time to find out if Johnnie or Susy is reading at grade level, how they are doing in their other classes and how they are interacting with friends.
“Ifrustrated.thinkparents sharing that kind of information about school helps the teacher better understand the child’s experience at school,” Phipps said. Time is often limited at the conferences, so some schools are adding more options like Zoom sessions. But whatever time you have, it’s a good idea to come with a list of things you’d like to mention to the teacher. One thing you should always ask about at the younger levels, Phipps said, is how your child is doing in math and reading.
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September 20226 MARJIE DUCEY World-Herald Staff Writer Don’t be worried about that first parentteacher conference, says Heather Phipps, associate superintendent for education services for Millard Public Schools.
Parent-teacher conferences build relationships between home, school
Heather Phipps Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity for parents and guardians to help the teacher get to know their child even better.
Parents and guardians can use their time at the conference to help the teacher get to know their child even better.
It’s a good opportunity to build a relationship between home and school.
Parents have a lot of information about what is going on at school that they don’t even realize they have based on what the child says at home, she said. They know what their kids like the most. They can tell the teacher what their child says about school, and whether they are happy or
“What the child is interested in outside school. What they are passionate about. How do they learn?” Phipps said.
Phipps also reminds parents that they don’t have to wait until conferences if there are issues they need to discuss. Contact teachers immediately.“Thereare lots of teachers having lots of conversations right now,” she said. “If something is not going well, or there is something they want the teacher to know, parents and teachers are having ongoing conversations.”
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KILEY CRUSE Staff Writer Fall is just around the corner and I can’t wait. Cooler weather ushers in fire pit season, football games and one of my favorite activities: apple picking.Wetook our kids on their first apple-picking adventure before they started school. There are so many great places to pick your own apples that it was easy to make it an annual tradition as they grew. And even now that they’re older, we still love hitting the apple orchards in search of the perfect apple. After a day of apple picking, there’s nothing better than trying out a fun, new recipe to highlight the crisp fruit. Salted Caramel Apple Bars and Apple Pie Ice Cream are two of my favorites. Tasty fall recipes to pick from
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4. Cook, for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender. Place in a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
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9 SALTED CARAMEL APPLE PIE BARS SHORTBREAD CRUST • ½ cu p unsalted butter, melted • ¼ cu p granulated sugar • 1 t easpoon pure vanilla extract • ¼ t easpoon salt • 1 cu p all-purpose flour (spoon and leveled)
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6. Churn the ice cream mixture in the bowl of your ice cream machine according to your manufacturer’s instructions, until it is thick and the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
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2. For the crust, stir the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla and salt together in a medium bowl. Add the flour and stir until everything is combined. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes and then remove from the oven.
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7. In the last two minutes, add the chopped snickerdoodle cookies and cooled apples and churn until evenly distributed.
8. Spoon the ice cream into a shallow container or a loaf pan. Press plastic wrap or wax paper to the surface of the ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid. Let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving.
1. Chill the ice cream bowl for a 2-quart ice cream maker for at least 24 hours or until solid.
3. Add apples and 1 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon, stir to coat the apples.
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5. Turn the oven up to 350 F. Evenly layer the apples on top of the warm crust. It will look like there are too many apple slices, so layer them tightly and press them down to fit. Top the apple layer with the streusel and bake for 35 minutes or until the streusel is golden brown.
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To make ice cream sandwiches, let Apple Pie Ice Cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Place one scoop of ice cream on the flat side of a snickerdoodle. Place a second cookie over the top and very gently squeeze together until the ice cream reaches the edges of the cookie.
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3. For the filling, combine the sliced apples, flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a large bowl until all of the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
Notes: The bars will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months. Then, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving and drizzling with caramel. The recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Pre-bake the crust for 18 minutes, then extend the bake time in step 5 to about 45 to 55 minutes.
2. Place brown sugar and butter in a medium saucepan. Stir until the butter is melted and the brown sugar and butter are combined.
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6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight). Lift the foil or parchment out of the pan using the overhang on the sides and cut into bars. I usually cut them into 16 smaller bars, but you can cut them into 12 larger bars. Once cut, drizzle some salted caramel sauce on top of each. These apple pie bars can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or even cold.
5. In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, salt and remaining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Whisk for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved into the mixture. You should not feel any grit if you rub the mixture together between two fingers.
1. Preheat the oven to 300 F. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper leaving enough overhang on all sides.
4. Whisk the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and flour together in a medium bowl for the streusel topping. Cut in the chilled butter with a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
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• ⅓ cu p brown sugar • 2 cu ps apples, peeled and diced into ¼-inch cubes • 2 t easpoons ground cinnamon, divided • 2 cu ps heavy cream • 1 cu p whole milk • ¾ cu p granulated sugar • ¼ t sp kosher salt • 1½ cu ps snickerdoodles, chopped (recipe on page 10
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APPLE FILLING 2 l arge apples, peeled and thinly sliced (about 3 to 4 cups) 2 ta blespoons all-purpose flour 2 ta blespoons granulated sugar 1 t easpoon ground cinnamon ⅛ t easpoon ground nutmeg ½ cu p old-fashioned oats ⅓ cu p packed light or dark brown sugar ¼ t easpoon ground cinnamon ¼ cu p all-purpose flour (spoon and leveled) ¼ cu p unsalted butter, cold and cubed H omemade salted caramel or store-bought caramel sauce
Notes: You can use homemade (recipe follows) or store-bought snickerdoodles. Other store-bought cookies like cinnamon graham crackers, crunchy oatmeal cookies, or shortbread will work too.
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1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
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6. Bake cookies for 10 minutes. The cookies will be very puffy and soft. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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2. Make the coating: Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
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5. Roll cookie dough into balls, about 1½ tablespoons of cookie dough each. Roll the dough balls in cinnamon-sugar coating. Arrange 3 inches apart on the baking sheets.
3. Make the cookies: Whisk the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together in a medium bowl.
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4. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until combined. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts. The dough will be thick.
11 FALL FUN Over the next four pages you’ll find dozens of familyfriendly activities to fill your September weekends. ADOBE STOCK
SMALL’S FRUIT FARM On the slopes of the Loess Hills at Small’s Fruit Farm, 1844 194th St., Mondamin, Iowa, you can pick apples and pumpkins from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. On a visit to this fifth generation orchard, you can taste some cider in the sampling shed, enjoy a piece of pie and ice cream in the pie parlor and pick your own apples on their 33 acre orchard. They offer 25 varieties of apples to choose from. To check if apples are ready for picking, call 712-646-2723.
Ryan Lotz picks up a bag of apples inside the Apple House Market located within the Arbor Day Farm.
TS&M ORCHARD Come pick from the nearly 3,000 dwarf apple trees, which produce apples from your knees to as high as you can reach, at TS&M Orchard, 3803 Cornhusker Road, Bellevue. There are 13 varieties of apples to pick along with some pears. Each variety ripens at different times and has its own distinct flavor. Venture out to pick them yourself or shop from their pre-picked crop in the store at Trees, Shrubs & More. It was estimated that apples will begin picking in early September. Check the Trees, Shrubs & More Facebook page for picking information.
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A family enjoys picking apples in Nebraska City.
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KIMMEL ORCHARD & VINEYARD The U-pick barn at Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard, 5995 G Road, Nebraska City, will open for the season on Sept. 17. Check their U-pick website, org/education/u-pick-barn,www.kimmelorchard.tosee what’s ripe for picking. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 4-14 and 62+ and military, free for ages 3 and under. Admission does not include the price of the produce.
SUPER BEE ORCHARD Find fresh off the tree produce and other goodies at Super Bee Orchard, 4571 US Highway 75, Fort Calhoun. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. U-pick apples will be available sometime in September. Watch their Facebook page, bit.ly/3R12LiF, for more information.
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The fall season is now open at Martin’s Hillside Orchard, 2024 Ashland Road, Ceresco, Nebraska. U-pick will not be offered this year, but other fall activities are on — corn maze, photos in the butterfly garden and with Rosie, scaling the tire mountain, the corn box and much more. Pre-picked apples should be available for purchase. Entry fee is $5 per person; children under 2 are free. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Mondays, except for Labor Day (Sept. 5), Columbus Day (Sept. 10) and Oct. 17.
WOSTREL FAMILY’S UNION ORCHARD During the fall season at Wostrel Family’s Union Orchards, 2405 S. Highway 75, Union, Nebraska, the orchards and fields are brimming with farm fresh apples and plump pumpkins, squash, and other gourds. Union Orchards offers 18 varieties of crisp apples from Honeycrisp to Arkansas Black. Each apple variety has a very distinctive flavor and produces at various times throughout the season. Watch their Facebook page for an apple ripening calendar. There is also a country store with fruit butters, preserves, pies and turnovers.
ARBOR DAY FARMS ORCHARD U-pick orchards will open mid-September at Arbor Day Farm Orchards, 2611 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City. Enjoy the natural beauty of the fall season by picking your own apples in the Arbor Day Farm orchards behind the Tree. U-pick typically continues into midOctober, depending on weather and the harvest. Purchasing U-pick in advance is highly encouraged, arbordayfarm.org.For$15tree-adventure,www.showclix.com/event/u-pick-at-at$10forhalfapeck,forapeck.ClosedMondays.moreinformation,visitwww.
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HONEYCRISP, CIDER & SUNFLOWER FESTIVALS Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard’s fall season will kick off on Sept. 23, but the farm is celebrating a couple of festival weekends before. The Honeycrisp Festival runs Labor Day weekend through Sept. 25. The Cider & Sunflower
KENT SIEVERS , THE WORLD-HERALD Midwest Kite Flyers will be at at Ditmars Orchard, 19475 225th St. in Council Bluffs, on Sept. 17 and 18, from noon to 4 p.m. both days. Come out to enjoy kites of all shape and sizes. Cost is $7 per person, which also gets you into the U-pick area and includes unlimited activities all day.
KENTON KRUEGER Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch in Blair opens for season on Sept. 9
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Ditmars will also host the Fields of Flight event, a benefit for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, from Sept. 9 to 11. There will be live music as hot air balloons take to the sky. Friday’s flight is at 6 p.m., with music from 5:30 to 9:30. Balloons will glow at dusk, approximately 7:40 p.m. Saturday will include flights at 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., with music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and glow again at dusk. Sunday will feature a flight at dawn, live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a chance to get up close to the Ditmars hot air balloon. The pancake man will serve breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. for $8 per plate. Cost is $30 per car for parking and includes admission. Walk-ins won’t be accepted and no balloon rides will be offered. Find tickets at ditmarsorchard.com.JoinMidwestKite
Flyers at Ditmars on Sept. 17 and 18 from noon to 4 p.m. Bring your own kites to join in, or a variety will be for sale at the orchard. There will be live music from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. Cost is $7 per person, which also gets you into the U-pick area and includes unlimited activities all day.
FLASHNIGHT NIGHT, HAUNTED FESTIVITIESNIGHT Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch, 3935 State Highway 133, Blair, opens Sept. 9. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. September cost is $12.95 plus tax Monday through Thursday and $17.95 plus tax Friday through Sunday. October admission is $20.95 plus tax Friday through Sunday. Children 2 and under are free. Season passes are also available. The pumpkin patch features pumpkins, food, fire pits, hayrack rides, petting zoo, Eerie Trail, mazes, rides and children’s attractions and games. Fridays offer Flashlight Night runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Navigate your way through the giant corn maze with the help of your flashlight. Bring your own or buy one in the gift shop. On Saturdays, try the Haunted Night runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Enter if you dare! Scarers move through the giant corn maze. No flashlights allowed. The haunted corn maze is limited to one time per person.
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, offer U-pick apples, sunflowers and pumpkins every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, in September and October. The farm also features a corn maze, tractor rides, goat petting zoo, bounce houses, inflatable axe throwing, inflatable Connect Four, bumper balls, barrel cart ride, large yard games and a human hamster wheel. There will be live music at the orchards throughout the season.
FAMILY NATURE DAY Benson Park, 7028 Military Ave., will host a Family Nature Evening from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 17. Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Urban League of Nebraska’s Young Professional Group, Kappa League Alumni Group, Urban Financial Services Coalition, Omaha Black Community, North Omaha Neighborhood Association, Connect Black Omaha, North Omaha Community Partnership and I Be Black Girl to explore nature, enjoy outdoor recreation and celebrate community. Activities will include kayaking, fishing, family nature activities, s’mores and food
Festival will run Sept. 9-11 and Sept. 16-18 at the patch, 12102 S. 180th St., Gretna. Admission for summer festival weekends is $28.99 per person.
There are events at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Learn about monarch butterflies, their life cycle, their miraculous migration to Mexico, and how to catch, handle and tag monarchs for research. Afterward, hit the trails with nets in search of monarch butterflies. Bring your own net or one will be provided. This event will be held entirely outside. The cost is $5 per person and preregistration is required. Children ages 3 and under are free and do not need a reservation. The fee includes admission to the park and use of equipment. For more information, call 712-545-3283.
HARVESTMULHALL’SPARTY Mulhall’s, 3615 N. 120th St., will host a Harvest Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 10. Celebrate the season with live music by bluegrassinspired Daniel and the Deliverance. Grab a bite of fresh, wood-fired pizza from Mootz and shop pop-ups from more local favorites. Sample a lineup of natural honeys at the honey-tasting, try your hand at screen printing with The Union for Contemporary Art and take home a limited print by local artist Dan Crane. Shop the fall plant sale and talk with Mulhall’s team of experts. In collaboration with Whispering Roots, donations of fresh produce from your garden will be accepted and turned into meals served at local shelters, or shared directly with dozens of underserved communities in our city.
MONARCH TAGGING As monarch butterflies make their way to Mexico, Hitchcock Nature Center will host a monarch tagging event. Participants should meet at the Loess Hills Lodge,
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FAMILY-OWNED FUN Welch’s Pumpkin Patch, 17676 Sunnydale Road, Council Bluffs, is a family-owned pumpkin patch with no admission fee for any age, just pay for what you pick. There are a variety of pumpkins and gourds for sale (cash or check only) and children’s games and activities are available. Dogs welcome, if leashed. The patch opens Sept. 10 and is open from 4 to 7 p.m. during the week and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. MOQ FALL FESTIVAL Mary Our Queen invites the community to its Fall Festival from 4 to 11 p.m. on Sept. 10 in the Mary Our Queen parking lot, 3405 S. 118th St. The event includes outdoor Mass, food, inflatables, meat wheel, raffles and pickles, live music, carnival games and more. The Husker game will be available, too. Advance tickets for games and wristbands for the inflatables are available online at costcom/MOQFallFestival.facebook.Pre-saleis$20for50tickets,$10for a wristband and $2 for a koozie.
JOHNSONJULIE SARAH HOFFMAN , THE WORLD-HERALD It’s time to pick apples, pumpkins and other fall fruits; go on hayrack rides; cook marshmallows over a bonfire; get lost in a corn maze and attend fall festivals. You can find all this and more at local pumpkin patches and orchards.
GIFFORD FARM FALL FESTIVAL Gifford Farm, 700 Camp Gifford Road, Bellevue, will host its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 24. Admission is $5 for ages 2 and up (cash or check only.) Come on down for a day of “Good ole fashioned farm fun” — including food, hayrides, animal presentations, games, farmers market vendors, pony rides and more.
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL Kros Strain Brewing Company, 10411 Portal Road, Suite 102, La Vista, will host its Fall Harvest Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 24. This family-friendly event includes hay bales, an inflatable bounce house with slide for the kids, free carnival games with prizes, giveaways, food trucks, live music by Josh Powell and a special release fall-inspired beer. There will be a trailer of locally-grown pumpkins, gourds and milo for sale from Kumpf Pumpkin Patch. Free snow cones from noon to 2 p.m. No admission charge.
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FALL FESTIVAL & BBQ Camp Fontanelle’s Split Oak Hollow Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze opens Sept. 18, during its annual Fall Festival and BBQ. Split Oak Hollow features a 9-acre corn maze, pumpkins for donations, concessions, laser tag, jumping pillow, bounce houses, petting barn, hayrack rides, 350-foot ziplines, pedal karts, barrel train rides, slides, free campfires, and more. Hours are Saturdays from 1 to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 3 to 11; ages 2 and under are free. For more information, visit splitoakhollow.org. The camp’s fall festivities are rebranding as Split Oak Hollow this year and staff will begin moving activities into the theme of the booming 1800s at Camp Fontanelle, located at 9677 County Road 3, Nickerson, Nebraska.
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The farm has a How the West Was Fun play area, featuring ziplines, a fun barn, slides, ziplines, climbing nets and swing. There’s also a bounce pillow, children’s train ride, corn maze, haunted walk and haunted hayrack ride through the woods, as well as a pirate cove area with two life-size pirate ships. Pumpkins are available and priced by size.
Apple pie, apple cider, apple cider donuts, candy apples, caramel apples, apple fritters, apple salad … pretty much anything you can imagine made from apples is available at the AppleJack Festival. The festival offers up two full weekends of fun. Sept. 16-18 there will be a fun run, parade, water barrel fights, flea market, vendor fair, car show and more. Sept. 2425 will include the third annual Nebraska City Food Truck Street Fair on Saturday and the “All Things Apples” contest on Sunday. For complete details, visit nebraskacity.com/festivals.
HONEY FESTIVAL & APPLE DAYS Various fall events will be held at 3 Bee Farms, a family-owned orchard at 14922 535th St., Griswold, Iowa, including a Honey Festival on Sept. 17 and 18, and Apple Days on Oct. 1 and 2. The farm also provides fall fun, including a pumpkin patch and corn maze, and is a hot spot for local produce every weekend. The farm is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. In October, hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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ROCA BERRY FARM The Roca Berry Farm’s Fall Festival begins Sept. 17 at 16531 S. 38th St., Roca, Nebraska. Weekday hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., $10.50 per person; Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $10.50 per person. Weekend hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; cost is $16.95 per person. Food, train rides, ropes course, slides, games, corn maze, House of Illusions, Life Size Candyland, play equipment, farm animals, prairie dog show, zipline, farm animals and much, much more. Even more attractions available on weekends.
BELLEVUE BERRY FARM Bellevue Berry Farm’s Pumpkin Roundup opens Sept. 17 at 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Weekday admission is $10 per person, weekend admission is $15 per person and children 2 and under are free. A special $12 admission price is set for opening weekend.
FALLFEST City of Omaha Parks and Recreation will host FallFest from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 1 at Hummel Nature Center, 3033 Hummel Park Road. The event will include guided nature hikes, fall crafts, s’mores, archery, outdoor games, cornhole and more.
Roca Berry Farm is cashless.
Spend the weekend at the annual AppleJack Festival in Nebraska City. Take a spin on a carnival ride, visit the craft fairs and enjoy tasty apple recipes, as well as live music, a parade, flea market and much more.
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The River City Classics Car Club of Nebraska City hosts a big car show during the AppleJack Festival.
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Discuss your family’s drop-off and pickupRequireplans.the use of a helmet if riding a bike, no matter the distance. Teach kids the “rules of the road.”
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Review classroom rules and expectations in advance. Discuss which teachers and staff your child will rely upon for help. Point out positives, like seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
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A s fall approaches and everyone adjusts to new school and extracurricular schedules, it’s important to stay intentional as a family to maintain healthy habits. Recognizing and planning for your student’s needs help support a safe, happy and successful return to the classroom and“Back-to-schoolactivities.
NUTRITION & HYDRATION Eat a nutritious breakfast with protein.Packa water bottle to avoid sugary drinks and encourage hydration all day.Consider weekly school lunch menus, planning for either a hot lunch or a cold lunch brought from home.
SCHOOL NIGHT ROUTINES Stay on top of homework, chores and other responsibilities each night. Pack backpacks the night before to avoid rushing in the morning. “Brush, Books, Bed”: Establish habits with proper hygiene, reading and lights out at a reasonable hour.
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season is lled with big emotions for children and parents alike, from nerves and fear to excitement and anticipation,” said Dr. Shannon Godsil, a pediatrician at Children’s Physicians, Val Verde. “Families can help set kids up for success by creating good habits and routines that support physical, mental and emotional well-being. Planning together as a family is also a great way to get kids involved in successfully balancing schoolwork, healthy activities and downtime during the academic year.” Some tips to keep in mind to ensure your child’s safety and success during the school year:
SLEEP HABITS Establish consistent bedtimes. Limit screen time well before bed. Ensure 10 to 12 hours of rest for young kids and 8 to 10 hours for teens.
&VACCINATIONSBOOSTERS Check with your trusted provider to stay on schedule with COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, u shots and other childhood immunizations.Keeptrackof your child’s full immunization records for easy access.
HYGIENE HABITS Encourage kids to wash their hands throughout the day, especially before eating and after blowing their nose or visiting the bathroom.Teachkids to cover their coughs. Reinforce school policies on social distancing and masking, as applicable.
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September 2022 RACHEL RADLOFF, ON BEHALF OF THE ROSE THEATER T here is a common phrase used in improvisational theater: “Yes, and …” Actors learn to use this phrase to help them continue the scene — no matter how off-the-wall it may become. “Yes, and …” invites people to jump in and discover what comes next. Adopting this mentality can also take your family to amazing places you hadn’t considered before.
Omaha has a wonderful arts scene with many exciting opportunities to experience new ideas. With so many unique possibilities, it can be hard to know where to begin. Parents might wonder if the experience is right for their family, especially if it is something outside of their usual activities. New ideas can be daunting, but when you say, “Yes, and …” you could be pleasantly surprised.
Many people in the arts community will tell you some of their favorite experiences came from productions they didn’t think they’d enjoy. There is no way to know if your family will enjoy an art installation, theater production or concert until you are there. At worst, your family doesn’t attend that event again. At best, you will have a newfound favorite. As you start your journey into the arts community, sit down as a family and agree to say an enthusiastic “Yes!” to experiencing new opportunities. You could also encourage your family to really put that “Yes, and …” into action by having your kids decide the next creative activity or event you attend. A six-year-old who attended the Symphony spoke all about how she loved their performance of a familiar Looney Tunes song. Omaha has a wonderful arts scene with many experienceopportunitiesexcitingtonewideas.THEROSETHEATER
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LIMIT SCREEN TIME Technology is amazing, but also has its drawbacks, disconnecting us from others and distracting us from the world around us. Encourage your family to put down the phone and fully immerse themselves in the arts experience. After all, they won’t get the full experience if they are checking social media while walking through a gallery. Even better, declare a “technology-free” weekend and encourage your family to reconnect minus devices. However you go about it, your family will definitely benefit from discovering Omaha’s art scene. Whether you try the ballet, opera, any of the many art galleries, or theater, embrace the idea of “Yes, and …” You may just open a whole new world of art opportunities your entire family will love.
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TAKE THE ARTS HOME You don’t even have to leave your house to encourage an appreciation for the arts. Get together as a family and plan an art project. Is there a wall in your house that needs decorating? Maybe you could each make an art piece to hang on the wall or work together
to paint a mural. Do you have a bunch of aluminum cans after a weekend event? Clean them out and decorate them. Do you have a junk drawer? Go through it and make a found artEvensculpture.ifyou don’t have the materials for an art project, there’s nothing stopping you from working through creative exercises, singing songs, or putting on a play in the living room. You can even start making up stories in the car or as a way to pass the time.
NOT EVERYTHING WILL RESONATE Accept that your family might not like every experience they try. One person shared that they took the young person in their life to a National Geographic photographer event at the Orpheum, certain they would be mesmerized by their favorite animal — only to have him fall asleep halfway through the presentation. It didn’t deter them from trying something else later — and discovering that they really loved going to the theater. Not every performance or exhibit is going to be a favorite, but you can still encourage your family to appreciate the creativity and work that went into the production. Help your kids look for the intricacies in the details of a piece of art or the technical challenges that went into a stage design. There is something to be appreciated in every work of art and a lot of learning can come from seeing something at a variety of levels.
(Did you know the Symphony does playalongs to movies and a Halloween concert that definitely have a lot of family appeal?)
The Rose’s current production is “The SpongeBob Musical,” bringing a popular cartoon to life on stage with music by artists such as Steven Tyler, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, The Might Be Giants and more. The Hot Shops Art Center has a variety of glass blowing demonstrations that will wow your child, plus the opportunity to view a wide variety of artists at work in their independent studios.Toget your family started, consider expanding your arts search beyond your usual go-to’s. While there are many organizations in town that cater to kids, the wider arts community has some great events and performances that you might not know about. Other kid-friendly events are often centered around holidays or special occasions. Check out local community calendars to see what is available.Itmight be easier to find out more information by signing up for an email list. Many organizations will let you choose which events you want to be notified about. If you think you might be getting too many or too few emails, then give the organization in question a call and ask how they manage their email lists.
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OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Sights similar to this Joslyn Elementary School student posing for a first day of school photo are common in August.
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Mom Kate Parker took this photo of the first day of school for kids in the neighborhood who walk together to St. Margaret Mary Grade School. The neighborhood walking crew does the same thing for the last day of school. “It’s fun to document the kids through the years and see the group grow and change,” Parker said.
Rebecca Seybold and her family live on a small farm near Maxwell, Nebraska. She decided to have some fun and take this picture of her children, Jack, Emmalynn and Charlie, because they are always referred to as the house in the cornfield. Stephen King’s novel, “Children of the Corn,” was the inspiration. The kids are in kindergarden, second and sixth grades. “We see so many pics of sad kids getting on the bus and moms waving in their robes with a glass of wine,” she said. “We decided since we homeschool that we would make it funny since our kids don’t leave.”
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Portal Elementary students pose for a first day of school photo in front of the building.
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Students head back to class at Forest Station Elementary School.
A kindergarten student at La Vista West Elementary rocked the first day of school.
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Third graders at Ashbury Elementary are anxious to answer questions on their first day back in the classroom after summer break.
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4 AUTOMATE BILLS Set any recurring bills to autopay, ideally from one account or credit card. If you can, go one step further and set that card to autopay, too.
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Mustering the energy — and attention span — for otherwise routine tasks like showering and paying bills can feel like a tall order. You’ll be lucky to remember what day it is, much less when your next credit-card payment is due.
Then build a plan for managing the other costs, large and small, that come with having a baby.
FOR CHILD CARE Child care is the single largest monthly expense for most new parents. Get a jump start by “paying” for day care well before your baby arrives.
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Have access to a flexible spending account? If timing allows, set your contributions to save incrementally, tax-free for your hospital bills. When hospital bills start rolling in, you can pay directly from your FSA or use a rewards credit card and submit for reimbursement.
Put the money into a separate savings account — ideally one that earns interest — every week or month. This helps you adjust to the new expense and allows you to bank a few months of child care costs that you can tap for expenses such as deposits and application fees. Not sure what child care costs in your area? Ask around your friend group or local parent group to get a sense of what day care, a nanny or other arrangements cost. You can also build other baby essentials, such as diapers, formula and wipes, into your budget now, making an educated guess to start.
he arrival of a new baby is all-consuming. In the early weeks, your waking hours are a cycle of feedings, diaper changes and Googling “Is it normal for a baby to (fill in the blank)?”
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The price tag for childbirth is steep. The average cost for delivery can range from $10,000 to $20,000, depending on where you live. Even with insurance, new parents can expect to pay several thousand dollars out of pocket for maternity care.
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Anthem, United Healthcare and other major insurers have tools you can use to get estimates of total and out-of-pocket costs, based on your plan. Use these figures to set a realistic savings goal.
“Outline all your current income and expenses so you and your partner have a solid understanding of where your money goes each month,” Hargrove says. “This will absolutely need to be adjusted as you get closer to your due date, so having a starting point is priority No. 1.”
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Do your future, sleep-deprived self a favor, and start prepping your finances early into your pregnancy so things can run on autopilot for a while after the baby arrives. If you don’t already have a budget, start there, says Cecilia Williams, a mother, certified financial planner and the chief operating officer of Halbert Hargrove, a financial-planning firm.
Paid parental leave is far from guaranteed. In fact, only 11 states and Washington, D.C., have paid-leave laws, some of which won’t take effect for several years. And only 25% of employers offer some form of paid leave, according to a 2019 survey of employer health benefits by KFF, the nonpartisan health care think tank formerly known as the Kaiser Family Foundation. If you have paid leave through your employer, ask questions early. Find out how many weeks are covered and at what percentage of your salary. Do you need to use vacation and sick timeYoufirst?also want to know when and how your benefits will be paid out, especially if they’ll come from multiple sources. Trust me, you don’t want to be one week postpartum emailing your benefits provider to unravel the logistics of your leave payments. If you don’t have access to paid leave, or you’re planning to take additional unpaid time, practice living on the arrival.beforesavingshelporexpensesidentifyThisextentincomereducedtothepossible.willhelpyouoptionaltoreduceeliminateandyoubuildacushionyourbaby’s
Carly Campbell, a blogger and stay-at-home mother of two, says this was one of the best things her family did before welcoming their first“Allchild.the various bills were taken care of without our active attention,” she says. “We only had to check the bank account once per month to make sure there was enough for the lump-sum payment.”
Contact your insurer or the hospital where you plan to deliver to get more specific numbers. Then take a deep dive into your health care coverage to understand your coinsurance, deductible, maximums and coverage limits.
website to make sure your crib hasn’t been recalled, especially if it’s not new. Don’t use a crib that is missing hardware or broken. Make sure your crib mattress is designed for your speci c crib and that it ts tightly. Use a tted sheet only; nothing else should be in the crib with your baby. Soft objects and loose bedding pose risks of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. This includes pillows, toys, blankets, mattress toppers, top sheets, bumper pads or products.related
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Some parents worry that babies will choke when they’re on their backs, but your baby’s airway anatomy and their gag re ex will keep that from happening.
Every year, about 3,500 babies in the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly while they’re sleeping. Most of these tragic deaths are due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently revised its policy statement and technical report on safe sleep, which provides tips to reduce the risk of all sleep-related infant deaths. Unless mentioned otherwise, all these recommendations are for babies up to 1 year of age. Talk with your pediatrician if you have questions about any of the recommendations. Although there’s no guaranteed way to prevent SIDS, research tells us that a safe sleep environment can help reduce your baby’s risk of SIDS as well as unintentional suffocation and strangulation in bed. Here are some important tips for safe infant sleep.
BABIES SHOULD BE PLACED TO SLEEP ON THEIR BACKS
Some babies will roll onto their stomachs. You should always place your baby to sleep on their back, but if they’re comfortable rolling both ways (back to tummy, tummy to back), then you don’t need to keep turning your baby on their back. If you need financial help, there are
Babies who sleep on their backs are much less likely to die unexpectedly than babies who sleep on their stomachs or sides. On their side, your baby can roll more easily onto their stomach.
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Dr. Rachel Y. Moon is a pediatrician and professor at the University of Virginia, where she conducts research on SIDS. She also chairs the American Academy of Pediatrics’ task force on SIDS.
Even babies with gastroesophageal re ux disease, or GERD, should sleep at on their backs.
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BABIES SHOULD SLEEP NEAR YOU IN A SAFE AREA Instead of bed sharing, try room sharing. This means keeping your baby’s sleep area in the same room that you sleep for at least the rst six months. Place your baby’s sleep area close to your sleepbed.Alternativesurfaces are considered safe only if they comply with the June 2021 CPSC rule that all infant sleep products must meet the existing federal safety standards for cribs, bassinets, portable cribs or play yards. This includes inclined sleep products, hammocks, baby boxes, in-bed sleepers, baby nests and pods, compact bassinets, travel bassinets and baby tents. If a product doesn’t meet federal safety standards, avoid it. And don’t use products for sleep that aren’t speci cally marketed for thatBabiesuse. should never sleep on couches, sofas or stuffed armchairs, either by themselves or with others. If your baby falls asleep in a car seat, stroller, swing, infant carrier or sling, you should move them to a rm sleep surface on their back as soon as possible. In an emergency, you can temporarily put your baby to sleep in a box, basket, dresser drawer or something similar. It should have thin, rm padding. As soon as you can get a CPSC-approved sleep surface, move your baby to that instead.
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