Purchase Area Family Magazine, August-September 2020 Edition

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table of contents Center Stage Dance Academy: Where Stars Are Born & Dreams Come True ............................ 6

iDoctor: See Your Doctor Virtually Understanding & Using Telehealth ............................................ 21

iDoctor: So, How Are You Doing These Days?

COVID-19 - A Mental Health Check ...................................................... 9

iExercise: Staying Fit At Home ......................................................... 24

iAge: Skilled Care During Difficult Times .................................... 1 2 iCare: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children - Announcing New Virtual Classes .......................... 1 4 iLearn: Is Homeschool Right For Your Family? ........................... 1 8

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iLearn: Kindergarten Readiness It Takes a Village .......................................................................................... 26 iCook: Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals ........................................... 28 Advertiser's Index ........................................................................................ 30

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Where Stars Are Born & Dreams Come True

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he lovely dancers of Center Stage Dance Academy have been featured on the cover of this magazine many times. We think that this year’s models are all shining stars at Center Stage! Introducing from back to front and left to right, Sarah Hill (14), Hannah Hill (15), Reese Sullivan (7), Karsyn Williams (10), Rylan Glover (8), Elle Augustus (9), Kynzleigh Dill (3), and Tinslee Cooper (5). Center Stage was founded by Lisa Hill who has been teaching in western Kentucky since 1987.

She opened her own dance academy in 1995 and has over 25 years of experience teaching children and sharing her joy for dance. Her two daughters, Kim Dill and Kristin Tracy have always been an integral part of this family business and have been teaching dance classes at Center Stage for several years. They became coowners in 2019 and have welcomed their children as students.

Center Stage is always striving to provide their students with professional instruction. Although Lisa Hill teaches many of the academy’s classes she is ably assisted by her friendly and approachable staff that includes Kim, Kristin and ballet teacher Ms. Stacy Blum. Brown has 30 plus years of teaching experience in many forms of dance and currently specializes in teaching ballet and pointe. She holds a bachelor’s degree in performing arts with an emphasis in dance.

Center Stage Dance Academy has all the equipment and top-of-the-line features you would expect including Marley dance surfaces, sound equipment, floor to ceiling mirrors, a ballet barre, viewing window, lockers for students, multi-stall bathrooms, a dressing room, and a large comfortable waiting room.

Center Stage has also reached out to neighboring local communities and offers classes at the Mayfield YMCA and in Benton at the Joe Creason Center. This allows families to avoid the drive time to Paducah while still taking advantage of the excellent instruction and instructors available at Center Stage.

Dancing Through COVID-19

“These are difficult times for our families,” said Lisa. “I especially do not want our kids or their parents to be fearful when they come to Center Stage. I want to continue to provide a sense of security, family, safety and comfort. The academy

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has been deep cleaned and will be thoroughly cleaned between classes. We have hand sanitizer stations in multiple locations. All classes are planned to allow for CDC guidelines, with regards to social distancing and reduced attendance. Students should wear a face covering when possible while in the academy.”

To comply with state and local social distancing guidelines, which are based on square footage, parents will be asked to leave their child with a staff member at the door. Dancers will be walked back to their parents at the door or car after class. “Unfortunately, allowing parents in the waiting/viewing area, would reduce the number of students we can have in the academy at any one time,” explained Kim.

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Center Stage is installing WiFi to the academy which will allow parents and family to watch their child’s class on a live stream. “We’re doing everything we can to keep parents connected and give them as much opportunity to view their child’s progress as possible,” said Lisa.

Class schedules have been re-tuned to accommodate smaller class sizes and those who will be learning from home this Fall. “Center Stage students can opt for online only classes which will be held during the daytime,” explained Kim. “We will still have afternoon and evening classes for those who are attending school and for parents who are working during the daytime.”

The pandemic has changed many families’ economic circumstances so Center Stage has made the decision to maintain 2019 pricing for all its classes. “We strive to remain the most affordable dance academy in the area,” stressed Lisa. “In today’s economy, and as a single parent, I know how hard it is provide children with all the opportunities you want for them. We have installment payment options and monthly tuition plans. We want every child to be able to take classes if they want to.”

In-House Competition Team

Center Stage has an award winning, in-house competition team that has been recognized nationally, in all areas of dance, for many years. Any student five and over who attends Center Stage can be a part of the team. There are no auditions required. Two or three times a year students attend a regional or national competition.

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Lisa wants every student at Center Stage to excel and competition helps the academy remain current and vital. Students and instructors learn what’s cutting edge in the dance world. The competition team helps students take their dance techniques a little bit further then just classes.

The Center Stage Family

At this time of the year, many dancers and their parents are weighing their options and considering where to take dance instructions. “At Center Stage we design our classes to be age appropriate,” said Lisa. “Now more than ever students need both structure and fun. Our instructors are approachable and experienced, they are paying close attention to hygiene and social distancing. We encourage both parents and students to discuss the instruction and their expectations at any time. Our parents know that the dances will be suitable for all audiences to view. I am not only an instructor and owner, but I am also the parent of eight impressionable young ladies!”

Stacy Blum

Lisa, Kim and Kristin are all dedicated to making Center Stage the best school it can possibly be. As a dance teacher and educator, Lisa takes the responsibility of teaching her students very seriously. “I am committed to providing as much value as possible to students and their families,” Lisa told me. “Center Stage has a proven track record. We are a dance academy that constantly strives for high quality dance instruction. I want my students to learn to dance, but more importantly, I want to instill in them the values that I hold dear; hard work, dedication, teamwork, inclusion and kindness to others.”

“As a teacher I know that I am helping to mold the characters of young people and I take that responsibility very seriously,” Lisa told me. “We foster an environment of mutual respect and nurturing at Center Stage. Dance teaches you how to work as a team and how to overcome conflicts in a positive manner. When you work together you create healthy, strong and positive young people.”

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Lisa, Kim and Kristin see each of their students as individuals. “Every child at Center Stage is treated fairly and given the attention they need - whether your child sees themselves as a professional dancer or comes to class for socialization and to improve their dance skills. Many kids have had a very unusual and isolated 2020 so far. Center Stage offers a safe environment for kids to enjoy themselves and have great memories of their years dancing. It’s a little bit of normal in a very stressful time.”

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So, How Are You Doing These Days?

COVID-19: A Mental Health Check

by Jenny Linville, LPCC

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or the most part, it seems like the majority of people I encounter are over it. We’re done talking about COVID-19, done hearing about it, and done with the ever-changing recommendations on how to stay healthy. As a mental health professional I want you to know – I hear you!

It is exhausting to be continually adjusting. Humans are creatures of habit, and to have things change, sometimes on a daily basis, for a significant chunk of time – well. We are all worn out. This global pandemic has created fear and worry in most in our communities. Some of us are fearful of contracting or spreading the illness. Some are fearful that the government is overstepping, even abusing its powers in an effort to keep us safe.

Prolonged fear and worry that consumes or interrupts our day-today activities and quality of life is anxiety. Anxiety left unchecked can begin to create hopelessness. It feels as if nothing will ever go back to normal. Those feelings can then begin to look and feel like depression. In order to combat these feelings of anxiety it is important to make sure you and I take care of ourselves.

Taking care of ourselves (self-care) is unique to every individual.

Self-care is first and foremost looking to make sure you are healthy.

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Getting proper sleep (8-10 hours per night)

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A good diet – plenty of vegetables and fruits

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Exercise (30 minutes, at least 3 times weekly)

These are all the beginning steps to making sure you are healthy. After we have that base foundation, it is important that we take time to engage in some things that we find give us purpose or passion. In this time

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of work-from-home, home-schooling and social distancing, finding balance between work and personal life is a must. Connecting with our spiritual side, continuing with our religious practices, and taking part in community service/volunteering can all add real meaning to our lives. It is also important to make time for yourself, your hobbies and interests, and to spend quality time with loved ones (both family and friends.) For some that may mean Zoom or Facetime rather than in-person.

Let’s be honest, before COVID-19, many of us were not doing a great job of taking care of ourselves or our mental health. We overbooked, overstretched, over-committed, over-promised, and then felt depleted by the end of the week - often not taking the time to recoup.

We kept hanging on to the idea of that eventual vacation.

For those who have been considered non-essential you may now have had some time to gain rest and possibly, reset. If this is you, now we are phasing back into a sense of normal, it is helpful to continue to give yourself spaces of rest. Don’t rush to fill up every waking minute

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as you did before - if nothing else, leave time to recover and keep your immune system healthy as you reintegrate into the community.

If you were considered essential you might really be exhausted continuing in work as well as keeping your ear out for what is new and what has changed. Please make sure that you begin to, or continue to do the right things and keep a good mental health space.

In order for our community’s economy and population to bounce back, we are going to have to remain flexible. We must be flexible with ourselves - allowing ourselves to say "no," set healthy boundaries, and ask "what do I need?" We must be patient with others - businesses as they adjust to a new set of guidelines and those in our community who are experiencing fear. Keep in mind that others may be fearful of something different than you.

The good news is that we can relieve some anxieties about all this if we continue to remind ourselves of what is under our control. Rather than feeling powerless to think about all the new recommendations, I can feel empowered when I think about what I can control for myself.

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I can choose to wear a mask (or not), I can choose where and when I will go out to a restaurant or grocery store, etc. I can choose to prioritize my health, both physical and mental. We do have quite a few things that are still within our control. Reminding ourselves of that will reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed that comes with fear and worry.

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We must make sure that we are giving ourselves self-compassion when we have difficult moments. What does that look like? Knowing it is OK to not be OK. Talking to yourself in a way you would others.

Allowing yourself a few minutes to just feel how you feel, without judgment. Allow yourself compassion and don’t take yourself too seriously. Try and find humor in the struggle.

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) 800.273.TALK (8255)

Know that you can always reach out for additional support if your fears and worries are becoming problematic: If they are stopping you from your daily activities, you’re having difficulty getting motivated, or if you’re feeling sad or empty and those feelings play negatively on your quality of life.

You can talk to your doctor about options, or you can reach out to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at your place of work in order to find a counseling. You can also visit and talk with a licensed counselor, social worker, or other mental health professionals. Many are providing virtual visits at this time, as well as in-person appointments.

US National Suicide Hotline 800.SUICIDE (800.784.2433) Local Resources Compass Counseling 270.777.4490 Four Rivers Behavioral Health Crisis Line 800.592.3980

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Skilled Care During Difficult Times with Seniors in mind, this article is provided by Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation

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uring these challenging times, the number-one priority for any skilled nursing care facility is protecting the health, safety and comfort of their residents. Year after year, skilled nursing facilities do their best to fulfill that priority. But because of the current state of affairs, many skilled care teams have been pushed to adapt and innovate to continue serving the senior population. If you're considering skilled care or have a loved one living at a facility, take a moment to learn more about it and how facilities may be adapting during this time.

Skilled care facilities offer services such as skilled nursing and longterm care, short-term rehabilitation, post-surgical care, and respite services. Skilled nursing teams cater to long-term residents, making sure those residents have what they need to lead comfortable, fulfilling lives. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists are often on site to help patients reach their highest level of ability after illness or surgery.

And many facilities have social services teams, activities associates and dietary professionals who try to foster a supportive, fun and nourishing environment.

With the new pressures COVID-19 has put on us as a nation, skilled care facilities are implementing new safety methods and procedures to meet the needs of their residents and their families while limiting risk of infection. Doing so will benefit not only the residents but also the community at large as we all work to flatten the curve.

Nurses and care associates at skilled care facilities are expected to closely observe local, state and national health guidelines when administering care to residents. All of the care associates wear personal protective equipment and monitor residents regularly. There are also

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routine temperature checks and health screenings for each associate before and after every shift.

Many facilities have limited visitations and public events. Cleaning staff have ramped up their cleaning routines, paying careful attention to high contact areas. But while facilities want to preserve their residents’ physical health, they will also want to continue meeting those residents' social and emotional needs. Many care centers will give residents access to devices that allow them to video chat with loved ones. Or friends and families can schedule window meetings so that residents can interact with their loved ones in the same space without close contact.

Residents can even interact with associates outside of normal care procedures through video. And activities departments are always coming up with new ways for residents to remain active while they practice social distancing.

While life at skilled care facilities has changed for the time-being, the general commitment to quality care and safety has not. Nurses, therapists, dietary professionals, and other members of care teams are fully prepared to broaden their accommodations when this difficult time comes to an end.

Until then, feel free to call your local skilled care facility to see how they can serve you and your family now or in the near future. Care and service for you and your loved ones will always be available. Stay healthy, stay informed and stay positive!

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As of June 29, Kentucky residents may resume visitation at assisted living and personal care homes, group activities (10 or fewer) in facilities, communal dining and off-site appointments. On July 15, visitation also resumed in nursing homes and in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IIDs).

However, visitors and volunteers are urged to continue social distancing and wear a mask.

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Announcing New Virtual Training

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by Cassie Johnson

he months of quarantine have brought many families closer and they have mostly enjoyed spending more time together. However, that extra time with parents and siblings has not been such a blessing for all children.

While many enjoy more time with mom and dad, others have suffered because of it. Children in neglectful or abusive living situations need help now more than ever. “CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a volunteer-based program that works in partnership with National CASA, Kentucky CASA Network, and our local judges,� explained Stephanie Moss,

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CASA Program Director at CASA of West Kentucky. CASA staff are essential workers and have not let COVID-19 slow them down in serving abused or neglected children in our community.

What is CASA?

A CASA volunteer is an advocate for children. After a child is removed from their home and placed with a relative or foster family, their voices may not be heard. A CASA is appointed by a judge in many cases to look out for the interests of the child during court and custody proceedings. Each advocate has an imperative role: to speak

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on behalf of the child. Children do not typically attend court hearings.

The CASA volunteer visits the child regularly to ensure all their needs are being met. Advocates write a report to help the court make informed decisions on behalf of that child. This way, the wellbeing of each child is not overlooked.

“In most cases, the goal is to return children to their parents, and we are all working towards that end,” said Moss. “Every case is different, and unfortunately not all children return home. It is the role of the CASA volunteer to get to know their child in his/her case, and voice to the court whatever might be in the best interest of the child at the time of each hearing.”

Could you be a CASA?

CASA volunteers are essential and Moss is committed to continuing to train new ones. Training has been ramped up following the new CDC guidelines and is now virtual - easier than ever. It can be finished in just six weeks with the new self-paced, guided learning format. You still get the benefit of regular contact with your trainer and group discussions through virtual meetings. Normally, training for the CASA program is eight class sessions to equal thirty hours of training.

Volunteers would have to work this into their already busy schedules.

“Realistically, it comes down to about six hours per week for six weeks,” explained Moss. “That includes about three hours of homework, about two hours in a group session, and at most one hour of communication with others in your group or facilitator. Online sessions have proven to be very user friendly, more flexible, convenient, and overall much easier.”

YOU Can Make a Difference!

To qualify as a volunteer, you must be over 21 and love children. A background check, screening with your application, interview, and reference checks are required. The CASA program searches for a very

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diverse population. Stay-at-home parents, retirees, firemen, teachers, chefs… whatever you may be, YOU could be a good fit for a child who desperately needs safety.

To follow CDC guidelines, court sessions are currently held via Skype and visits with children are completed over FaceTime or outdoors, with the volunteer wearing a mask. At no point will volunteers or children be exposed to an unsafe environment.

To begin your journey toward becoming a CASA volunteer, call Child Watch Counseling and Advocacy Center at 270.443.1440. All it takes is two or three individuals enrolled for classes to begin. Classes and background checks are always offered at no cost to volunteers. Now is the time to help the children in our community who need a voice.

Child Watch

Child Watch Counseling & Advocacy Center is located at 1118 Jefferson Street in Paducah and has satellite offices in Ballard and Marshall Counties. They provide children and families in western Kentucky with education, advocacy, and treatment to prevent child abuse. Encouraging family stability, promoting healthy parent/child relationships, improving the well-being of each child, and striving to help families be safer and more nurturing is their goal. They also offer professional mental health counseling to children and teenager victims of abuse ranging from physical abuse, neglect, or witness to domestic violence. Child Watch is dedicated to helping children heal, advance awareness, and strengthen families.

If you suspect abuse or neglect call the Child Protection Hot Line at 1.877.KYSAFE1 (1.877.597.2331). If a child is in immediate danger, please call 911. For additional information, contact Child Watch at 270.443.1440 or their website childwatchcac.org.

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iLOVE IT

United Way Needs YOU to Virtually Stuff the Bus

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he United Way of Paducah-McCracken County’s annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive rolls on digitally, despite the pandemic, with three safe ways to give!

Donors can help prepare local students for a successful year ahead - no matter what it may look like - by giving a gift of any amount through text or online.

Shoppers who prefer to buy needed supplies can still do so by using the United Way’s Stuff the Bus Amazon Wish List.

These platforms will be live through August. Donors may: • • •

Text GIVE to 77513 Go online at unitedwaypaducah.org/give Shop the Amazon Wish List at https://a.co/9TzpcS9

With manufacturing and shipping delays due to the pandemic, coupled with the need to distance people, the United Way of PaducahMcCracken County is unable to host its traditional a one-day school supply drive at your local Walmart and Sam’s Club. As a result, the

organization has pivoted to raise needed materials through online, through contactless means. It is a first for the Stuff the Bus event, which is now in its eleventh year. More than 20 Amazon packages have arrived and about $1,800 has been raised so far. All donations are divided equally among 18 family resource and youth service centers which serve 21 public and private schools in the city and county.

United Way of Paducah-McCracken County Executive Director Betsy Burkeen says, “In the midst of such challenging times for our schools and kids, it’s been so encouraging to see school supply and monetary donations come in to support Stuff the Bus. Paducah-McCracken County residents certainly know how to Live United!”

Meanwhile, schools have a greater need for donations than ever before. Family resource and youth service center coordinators outfitted students twice since last year’s Stuff the Bus campaign: once for the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year and again when students were forced into remote learning from home in the spring.

As a result, several schools are now critically short on supplies for the upcoming academic year.

While much is unknown about the 2020-21 school season, it is a given students will need supplies whether they learn in-person or through non-traditional instruction at home. Reidland Elementary Family Resource Center Coordinator Marianna Romero adds, “This year, the need is even greater since many families are struggling and needing assistance who have not before. A donation to Stuff the Bus of any item from the wish list, or a cash donation in any amount, will go a long way to helping our students start the year on the right foot.”

The United Way and its donors have provided school supplies to all public and private schools in Paducah-McCracken County. Last year, schools helped more than 1,300 students receive supplies just in the fall semester. Stuff the Bus is made possible by event sponsor, Paducah Bank.

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Is Homeschool Right for Your Family?

hen COVID-19 hit and schools closed, parents found themselves simultaneously working from home and thrown into the role of teacher. This was a huge adjustment for many kids and parents.

Homeschool is popular in our area and a significant number of families considered it even before the pandemic. Both parents and kids are naturally concerned about school reopening this Fall. For some, going back to a classroom, even part-time, may not be a viable option. For others, the online school option isn’t working. Here’s what you can expect and some tips on how to make the transition if you decide to homeschool.

According to the National Home Education Research Institute, about 2.5 million students in the U.S. are homeschooled and that number is rising. My son and I will start our eighth year of homeschool this August. As a veteran homeschool mom myself, I’m happy to offer advice and answer a few common questions. I can tell you I don’t have all the answers or perfect solutions – we all learn as we go!

The generation of 80’s and 90’s kids are now parents of school aged children. Homeschool is nothing like it was when we were growing up. The times when homeschoolers lacked social interaction are long gone. Facebook and other social media can help you - I can almost guarantee you know someone who homeschools. Just one post asking, “Who knows about homeschool groups around here?” and the information will fill your comments.

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Rules Apply

Be forewarned, there are actual rules in homeschool. We don’t sit on the couch in our pajamas watching KET all day (insert eye roll here).

Kentucky is a homeschool-friendly state with few requirements or restrictions.

If you choose homeschool, the first step is to notify your county superintendent with a Letter of Intent. Preferably, send this no less than 10 days before school starts. This letter simply states that you have chosen to homeschool your child. You must send a letter each year you choose to homeschool. Each homeschool is considered a private school. For requirements and a sample letter, visit education.ky.gov.

Kentucky requires all homeschools to keep an attendance record and have 170 to 175 days with a total of 1,062 hours of instruction time.

This averages to about a six-hour school day. You also need to keep records of educational work for the entire year. In other words, keep your paperwork! Print online lessons after completion or save them to a USB drive so you have a solid record of your child’s work. Reading, writing, spelling, grammar, history, math, science, and civics must be included in your curriculum. No state testing is required in Kentucky after each grade level, however you can do that if you choose to. Do your research on sites like hslda.org and movingbeyondthepage.com to find out the specific requirements of your state.

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Curriculum

Do Homeschoolers Fall Behind Academically?

Buying used curriculum from other parents will save you a lot of money. By purchasing used instruction and student books, you will only need to purchase new student workbooks. Sites such as homeschoolclassifieds.com and christianbooks.com offer every curriculum imaginable.

Homeschool children qualify for college scholarships, and there are tons of them available. Visit sites such as homeschoolingforcollegecredit. com, homeeducator.com, collegescholarships.org, or scholarships. com for lists of scholarship and financial aid opportunities.

There are endless possibilities when it comes to teaching material and it can be very overwhelming. You can buy complete sets of specific brands such as Abeka, Saxon, Math-U-See, or Horizons. Purchasing everything new can get quite costly. You are not restricted to one curriculum. The mix and match approach can help you find what works best for your child. You have the freedom to choose one brand for math, another for science, and another for language arts.

A study by the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota shows in comparison to traditional school students, homeschool students were found to have a higher grade point average upon completion of high school and scored higher in both the ACT and SAT tests. The National Home Education Research Institute finds that on average, homeschoolers score 15 to 30 percentile points above public school students on standardized academic achievement tests.

Choose What Works for You

How Do You Take Field Trips?

A huge perk of homeschool is that you choose what works best for your child - not the state, not common core standards, you do. Let’s suppose that two months into your school year your child is struggling with one or more of their subjects. You’ve tried every approach, but nothing seems to work. It’s not the end of the world, just change your curriculum for those subjects. If what you have isn’t working, change it. Homeschool is not one-size-fits-all!

Teaching your children can be one of the most difficult, yet most rewarding, experiences. Homeschool is not for everyone. It is a true calling. You will know if it’s the right fit for your family or not, but not after the first day. It will take time for your child to adjust from regular mom to teacher mom, just as it will for you. Ultimately, the most important thing is knowing your child has reached and excelled in educational goals in a safe, loving, and fun environment. Happy teaching!

If workbooks with pencil and paper aren’t right for your student, try online courses instead. There are many free options to choose from including Khan Academy and Scholastic Learn at Home. A very impressive, detailed program is Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool.

Created by homeschool parents for homeschool parents, this Christian based, full curriculum is for Kindergarten through 12th grade. Other curriculum require a paid subscription, but many of them offer a free trial period.

Utilize smart phones and tablets by downloading educational apps.

Visit mathlearningcenter.org or teach.com for a variety of math apps for everything from beginner’s addition to geometry. There are free spelling apps like Word Wagon by Duck Moose, Spelling Monster, and Come Learn Spelling. With a little time on Google, you’ll see there’s an app for just about everything!

You can organize trips with your homeschool group or a few buddies anytime. Check out sites like tripsavvy.com for virtual field trips from the comforts of your own home. Thanks to COVID-19, more virtual field trips than ever are available and FREE! The Smithsonian Museums, Chicago Children’s Museum and Boston Children’s Museum are merely the tip of the iceberg. You can travel to the Georgia Aquarium or as far as the National Museum of Australia without leaving home!

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Do Homeschoolers Have Friends?

I highly encourage getting involved in a homeschool co-op. This is a parent driven, educational atmosphere where students choose classes taught by other parents. Classes are divided by grade level.

This allows parents to teach subjects they are comfortable with. You may not be great at teaching math, but another parent in your group may be a math wizard. Your child will learn new skills from them.

Once you’re involved with groups, you may be surprised how many homeschool parents are former public school teachers. There are programs available in multiple counties including Calloway, Graves, Marshall, and McCracken. Search on Facebook to find the best options for you.

What About Sports?

Sports leagues like Straight Up, Upward, dance, and martial arts are open to everyone. Archery programs like Center Shot offered at churches or other organizations also provide opportunities for learning sportsmanship, teamwork, and accountability. Check with your local 4-H program for a variety of programs available to students of all ages. Some of the private schools in our area also allow homeschool participation.

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See Your Doctor Virtually

Understanding and Using Telehealth

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o many things have changed because of the pandemic and one of the most innovative is the use of telehealth visits to the doctor. Many health care providers and specialists are strongly urging patients to use telehealth appointments for routine care. While some clinics are seeing a limited number of patients, most are reserving in-person visits only for serious issues or treatments that must be done in person.

CMS created new billing codes specifically for telehealth appointments, which means doctors can be reimbursed for these visits similarly to how they would get paid for regular in-person appointments. In other words, these new changes have removed a lot of the red tape that used to prevent doctors from being able to easily adopt telehealth and make it part of their practice.

“Anyone can have a doctor’s visit using telehealth,” said Cainan Jones, APRN at Four Rivers Internal Medicine/QuickCare in Paducah.

“Whether you are a new patient, established patient, or walk-in.

However, please note that at QuickCare, if you are experiencing ANY COVID-19 symptoms, you will automatically be seen via telehealth rather than in person.”

Some doctors, such as those in primary care, may be using telehealth to screen patients for coronavirus symptoms and decide whether people need to get tested.

"You get the same quality of care with telehealth that you would get in person,” added Jones. “The provider is focusing on YOU, the patient.

You have their full attention. Just because you aren't physically in person with your provider doesn't mean you are getting less care."

Ways to Utilize Telehealth

And in addition to using telehealth for regular check-ups for managing chronic health conditions, telehealth can also be used for one-off minor health issues to avoid needing to go to the doctor in person - say, for a rash or an upset stomach.

What Is Telehealth?

Telehealth, or telemedicine, means seeing your provider over a video/ audio service, like FaceTime, Skype, or a specific app intended for this purpose. It can also include phone calls.

The biggest benefit of telehealth is that you get immediate access to your health care provider without any potential exposure to the virus.

Until we get more widespread testing, we don’t know who might be sitting next to you in the waiting room - or which provider may have been exposed to the virus.

New Rules on Telehealth

Telemedicine is far from new, but it is becoming more widely used as public health experts continue to look for ways to flatten the curve and protect high-risk patients from potential COVID-19 exposure.

Under the President’s emergency declaration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) loosened HIPAA health privacy laws for telehealth. This allows health care professionals without HIPAA-approved platforms to use the following apps to diagnose and treat patients: Apple FaceTime, Facebook Messenger video chat, Google Hangouts video, and Skype. Doctors may also utilize specific telehealth platforms through their electronic medical record software.

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“Numerous conditions can be taken care of with a telehealth visit,” said Mariah Hamby, APRN at QuickCare. “If you need something like sutures, which obviously cannot be done unless you are in person.

But everything from bug bites to a question about medication, or even a virus can be managed over telehealth.”

Telehealth services can also provide virtual mental health support and several providers in western Kentucky are offering this type of visit. Whether you need a prescription refill or you’re managing a chronic health condition such as arthritis, telehealth is a great option.

How Telehealth Works

Telehealth visits allow your doctor to evaluate your symptoms and determine what to do next - without you having to take multiple trips outside your home. Most calls last under 15 minutes. It’s simple and easy.

For a routine, scheduled visit, a patient might call and login using Zoom (cloud-based video communication app) on their computer or phone. You are able to see and hear the physician - and the physician can see and hear you.

“Each medical office has their own preference for how they conduct telehealth visits,” said Jessie Meiser, APRN at QuickCare. “Some strictly use an app, others do telehealth based on what kind of technology the patient has on their phone. If you have an iPhone, it is possible to do Facetime for the visit rather than using an app. If you have an Android phone/tablet, an app will most likely be needed. Providers can text a link with instructions to you that you with step by step instructions on what to do.”

“Telehealth is very similar to a face-to-face visit,” explained Cody Sexton, APRN at QuickCare. “First, a nurse will call you and ask all of the same questions they would ask you in the office - medication list, what your symptoms are, why you need to be seen, etc. If you can take your blood pressure, weight, and temperature at home, they will ask you to do that as well.

“If tests are required, you will be scheduled for a time to do those,” said Sexton. “If you are having COVID-19 symptoms and need to be tested, we will schedule a time for you to come to our drive-thru testing.”

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problematic but a virtual visit is not the end of the line. Your physician is going to use their medical knowledge. They know what’s routine and expected versus what’s out-of-the-ordinary and when a patient may have to come into the office. The virtual visit is the trigger. It helps us understand whether a patient may need to get x-rayed or have labs done. Then they can reconnect, and based on the results, determine if you need to come in or if they can prescribe medication over the phone. You don’t necessarily have to touch to treat.

What to Ask Your Doctors

If you have an upcoming appointment scheduled with your doctor it’s a good idea to call and ask whether the appointment can be conducted as a telehealth visit. Each practice will have its own process for using telehealth. It’s a good idea to make sure you understand what to expect and how you will log on to speak with the doctor.

You should ask what to expect in terms of insurance coverage and payment. You will likely still have your usual coinsurance or copay; though it might be less than usual if your appointment is more limited in scope.

You can also contact your insurance carrier to inquire if they offer any telehealth services as well as what is (and what isn’t) covered outside of these services. To help keep at-risk seniors safe during COVID-19, Medicare (administered by CMS) will allow health providers to waive or reduce cost-sharing for telehealth visits.

“Telehealth visits are treated the same as an in office visit,” Jones said.

“Each insurance is different, but most insurance companies cover Telehealth visits. It is still considered a doctors visit."

Telehealth is a smart way to reduce your exposure to COVID-19 and to stay safe, but take heart. If you do have to schedule an in-person visit with your doctor, they are likely taking extra precautions to keep their patients safe.

"During these uncertain times, many patients feel unsafe going inside many places, doctors’ offices included,” said Hamby. “All healthcare facilities have many precautions to keep you safe. Screening patients at the door for a fever, asking patients to wait in their car rather than the waiting room, and no one with COVID-19 symptoms will be allowed inside. Rest assured knowing your provider is taking every precaution to keep patients and staff alike out of harm's way."

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iEXERCISE

Staying Fit at Home

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by Laura Webber, Owner of Learn.Restore.Thrive Wellness LLC NASM Certified Personal Trainer, AFPA Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant

pandemic can make you re-consider your health for many reasons. Maybe you are active and missing your gym time.

Maybe you are ready to get fit so you can handle life better.

Maybe this was the wake-up call you needed, and you are ready to get started on a healthier journey. Whatever your reason is, getting a fitness program going at home takes some planning. Those online video classes look great but if you don’t have the right space, equipment or physical fitness level, you may well end up hurting yourself. It’s important to focus on your fitness in the correct order of operation. Here’s a few tips and steps for an effective transition into a workout routine at home while avoiding injury.

Build a Base

If you ease yourself into an active routine, you are more likely to adapt safely and be able to continue to work on your health. Rush in too fast and you risk injury and face recovery time before you even get started. My advice is to start with balance and isometric exercises.

Although it seems mundane to simply hold a position, isometrics are the most effective way to contract the muscles and make them stronger. Weightlifters throughout history have used this technique to build strong muscles so they could keep performing heavy lifts during competitions. If it was good enough for them, then it’s good enough for us!

Hold a plank position, the bottom of a lunge position, a squat with varying degrees of knee-bend against a wall, and the hands-up, flatback wall-sit three or more times per week. Hold each position for up to 30 seconds to start and increase your time each week until you can hold those positions for a minute or more.

Make It a Social Activity

by Involving Family or Friends

Isometrics are a great way to make a challenge group. You and your friends can make goals to do these exercises a few times a week. Keep each other accountable with reminder texts, phone calls, groupchats, or video chats. You could even get six feet apart outdoors for some added vitamin D and fresh air benefits.

Add a walk or jog with your group for some cardiorespiratory fitness as well. Remember that social health is an important part of fitness!

Get Your Heart Rate Up

You have heard of stress, right? There are 2 kinds of stress: distress and eustress, or the bad and the good kind. Distress happens when you are suddenly faced with a situation that is challenging and you must act quickly to find a solution or an escape. Eustress is a level below that stress. Your heart rate goes up, your breathing becomes rapid and shallow, but not completely out of your control. This is what your exercise routine should feel like.

It’s your job to judge the intensity of a home workout. If you feel like you are unable to breathe, then you are likely working too hard. If the activity is difficult but you can still manage to inhale and exhale under your own control, then you are doing it right. Do not be afraid to push yourself. Just remember to recover your breathing to a comfortable pace before continuing after a hard round.

Get Dynamic

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takes muscle strength and coordination. Start to add side-to-side hip dips to the plank on your elbows, move into and out of your squats and lunges with control, and take your plank to a wall or chair to change it to push-ups. Move slowly and deliberately into the positions for four seconds, hold for two seconds and explode out to the starting position. Keep your isometric exercises in your workout rotation but reduce them to once a week and start to move dynamically twice a week, three sets of each exercise for 8 to 10 repetitions. Increase your repetitions every week by one or two until you can do them more rapidly with control.

Move Some Weight

No weights at home? No problem! Start with canned goods, move next to laundry detergent, or grab a stack of books. Do you have an old backpack laying around? Try putting a few cans or books into it and perform your exercises while wearing it. Have you seen the video of the guy squatting his couch? Do not do that! The key is to start small. Only do what you can, get good at it, and then move on to something heavier.

You don’t need to order a whole weight set to start or continue a fitness routine. Use what you already have at home, and then consider the weight purchase or a fitness membership later if necessary.

Know When to Seek Professional Advice

None of these exercises should be painful, but rather you should feel like you are being challenged. If at any time you feel any pain while exercising, you should contact your doctor first to check for injury.

Then, consider letting a fitness professional check your movements for correct form and to receive proper modifications.

Keep It Simple

Fitness at home can be fun and easy. Try not to complicate it with overly complex movements and be honest with yourself. Do only what you can and soon you will be doing more than you imagined.

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iLEARN

by Kristy Lewis, Director of Paducah Head Start Preschool, KHSA President

Kindergarten Readiness It Takes a Village

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ending a child off to school for the first time is one of the memorable milestone moments in a parent life. Not only is it hard to let go of your babies, but parents naturally worry because they want their child to do well. This school year has an added wrinkle – COVID-19. Not only do you have to ask yourself if your child is ready to begin their public education experience, but should they do this in person, or online, or a mixture of both.

Let's Get Ready!

To register for Kindergarten a child must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2020.

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Every child develops differently and early childhood development is based on a continuum of learning and celebrating the success of each child along the way. However, there are certain standards you can reference while supporting your child in being prepared for Kindergarten.

The Kentucky Department of Education provides the guidance of five domains of development and learning to support your child in Kindergarten Readiness. According to the Kentucky Department of Education, School Readiness in Kentucky is defined like this: “Each child enters school ready to engage in, and benefit from, early learning experiences that best promote the child’s success and ability to be Ready to Grow, Ready to Learn & Ready to Succeed.”

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The five domains of development and learning can be thought of in these terms: 1. Health and physical wellbeing includes motor development and skills, exercise and nutrition.

2. General knowledge and math assesses how much your child knows about the world around them, numbers and counting.

3. Approaches to learning looks at curiosity, experimentation, asking questions, and listening.

4. Social and emotional development determines if a child can participate and engage ibn learning.

5. Language and communication development addresses speech, listening, and comprehension.

Is your child physically prepared? Talk to your child’s doctor to ensure your child is up to date on immunizations and health requirements.

Also, discuss with your doctor concerns you have about starting Kindergarten and developmental milestones you question or need guidance around. If your child has attended an early childhood setting include them in the discussion of Kindergarten Readiness.

Can your child can follow direct instructions? The ability to listen, understand, and follow rules are skills that will follow a person throughout their entire life. These traits are especially needed early in your child’s life. Kindergarten will be a new experience, and your child should begin to build these skills.

Is your child is self-sufficient? Little things like ensuring your child can go to the restroom, dress him/herself, and handle emotions, and shows interest in learning can go a long way in ensuring your child will do well once they are in kindergarten.

COVID & Kindergarten Readiness

This Spring was different for many young children. Instead of attending early childhood programs that were focused on transition and Kindergarten Readiness, many children have been home with family members. They haven’t been in an early childhood setting, and/or childcare. Families are working hard to make ends meet, ensuring the health and safety of their families, and struggling to support any extra learning prior to starting Kindergarten. Guess what!

That’s OKAY! The most important lesson we have all learned during this pandemic is to give grace to one another. Supporting each other’s social and emotional wellness is a key factor to success this fall. You can start preparing your child today by working on one skills mentioned in the five domains (above). Just practice/learn one each week until school starts for your child.

Find other families who will be starting Kindergarten and begin talking with them how they are preparing. Connect with other families through Parent Café options via Zoom. Follow Provider Enrichment Services on Facebook for upcoming Parent Café’s. The bottom line is that our schools have fantastic teachers and staff ready to welcome, greet, love, care, support, educate, and begin your child’s journey in Kindergarten.

Remember, you ARE your child’s first and most valuable teacher. Our schools look forward to partnering with each and every family. At Paducah Public Schools we take our mission very seriously - Know each and every child by name and need"

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iCOOK

Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals

by Britt Allgood

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t's August and normally this would be back to school time for children and parents alike. But we’re in the middle of a pandemic and many families are still trying to figure out if school will be in person or virtual. Either way, your already precious free time is going to be even less as academic endeavors, extra curricular classes and working from home take over the schedule. Let’s face it, just trying to leave the house in a pandemic resembles a military mobilization!

Plan & Cook Ahead

I know that spending a few hours in the kitchen at the weekend isn’t everybody’s idea of a good time. But those few uninterrupted (OK, slightly uninterrupted) hours can really give you back tons of time on crazy weeknights. It all starts with a plan, or rather a menu.

Rice is a perfect example. Make a big pot of plain long grain or brown rice and I’m talking enough for two or three meals (probably about four to five cups of uncooked rice which yields about eight to 10 cups cooked rice). This can be the base for Mexican rice, fried rice, part of a casserole or rice pudding. Remember that rice takes about 30 to 40 minutes to cook on the stove. By making one big pot and serving rice three times, you just saved over an hour that you would be cooking rice.

Almost any meat can be cooked quickly and still be flavorful and tender. The secret is how you prepare the meat before cooking. Don’t expect to cook an inch-thick pork chop in a few minutes without it being overdone on the outside and nearly raw in the middle. But a thin boneless pork chop can be coated with breadcrumbs or another topping, and sautéed in a matter of minutes for a great meal.

The same holds true for boneless chicken breasts especially if you have a meat tenderizer. By butterflying them or tenderizing the breasts to a consistent thickness, they cook evenly and quickly without getting tough. This type of prep is used for dishes like chicken piccata or marsala.

Pasta and some rice dishes can be prepared within 30 minutes. One of my favorites is a chili rubbed steak and pasta dish with pineapple salsa. You can do this one in the time it takes to cook the pasta. It’s flavorful but light enough for a late summer dinner.

The next time you are pressed for time, remember that you have quick and healthy options that can be prepared at home. It’s better for you, cheaper than fast food and you may get to spend some quality time with your family.

Live, Laugh, Love and Eat Well.

Prep/chop ingredients and store them in the refrigerator ahead of time. Now it’s possible to create a meal in less time than cooking a frozen pot pie in the microwave.

Spaghetti sauce can be prepared in bulk and used throughout the week. Prep some meatballs ahead of time and serve with pasta. Or, use the sauce as the base for Lasagna, which keeps well in the refrigerator or freezer for days. Add a green salad or steamed vegetable to any of these for a well-rounded meal.

Crock Pot Cooking

Crock pot cooking is another great way to save time. For example, a beef pot roast or pork shoulder can slow cook all day and be ready when you get home. Both meats can be served as is with a few vegetables or shredded for use in hash, soft tacos or burritos for a fun Mexican theme night. There is an abundance of slower cooker recipes available whether in specialty cookbooks or the web.

Cooking Fresh

Personally, I prefer to cook from fresh ingredients whenever possible.

Although this does require a little more time, you can still prepare a great meal in 30 to 45 minutes. The trick is to cook efficiently. If your main dish must cook the longest, start it first and let it simmer while you are preparing your sides. Enlist the help of family members in cleaning or chopping vegetables allowing you to concentrate on other aspects of the meal.

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Crock Pot Roast 1 beef roast, 3 to 5 LBS (use one with a little fat on it or good marbling) 1 Rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 1 or 2 Turnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 3 to 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces

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3 or 4 parsnips, peeled, cored and chopped into 1 inch long pieces 2 or 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces (optional) 1 large Onion, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, cleaned and chopped into 1 inch pieces 2 cups beef stock 2 cups red wine ¼ tsp crushed red pepper 1 tsp dried thyme 1 to 1 ½ tsp dried rosemary Salt and pepper to taste 2 TBSP Olive or Vegetable oil

Clean and chop all your vegetables. Place the rutabaga, turnip and carrots on the bottom of your crock pot.

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook your penne pasta for about 13 to 15 minutes.

Place the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Season the roast with salt and pepper on both sides and sear it for a couple of minutes on all sides to give it some color. Remove the skillet from the heat and place the seared roast into the crock pot.

While the water is heating, heat your broiler. Rub the steak with 1 tsp of oil, ½ tsp of chili powder, and ¼ tsp of salt. Broil the meat until medium rare, about 4 minutes per side. Let it rest for 5 minutes and then cut it diagonally into slices.

Add the remaining vegetables, beef stock and seasonings. Then add the wine until the ingredients are just covered. If you haven’t covered the ingredients, add some water to increase the volume. Cover the pot and turn the crock pot on high for at least 8 to 9 hours. There is enough liquid volume in the pot that the roast will not dry out.

The longer it cooks the more tender the roast will be. Check your seasoning level and add salt or pepper to taste before serving.

While the steak is broiling, combine the pineapple, remaining ¼ cup of oil, jalapeno pepper, onion, lime juice, cilantro, black pepper and remaining salt and chili powder in a large stainless steel or glass bowl.

After you have sliced the steak, stir it into the salsa.

When you are ready to eat, use some of the juices from the pot and pour them over your mashed potatoes (if you didn’t cook them in the crock pot). You can also use the juices to make gravy by preparing a simple roux and adding liquid to reach the consistency that you like.

Drain your pasta and toss it with the steak and salsa. Enjoy.

Fried Rice

Serves 4

3 to 4 cups cooked white rice 2 carrots peeled and finely diced 1 to 2 TBSP minced ginger root 1 onion finely diced

Penne with Chili-rubbed Flank Steak & Pineapple Salsa

2 cups chopped ham, cooked pork or chicken (depending on your tastes) ¼ to ½ cup peanut or vegetable oil depending on amount of rice

Serves 4

2 TBSP sesame oil

1 LB Flank or Top Sirloin steak

2 cups green peas, thawed

¼ cup plus 1 teaspoon olive oil

Soy Sauce

¾ tsp Chili Powder

Salt and white pepper to taste

¾ tsp salt

Heat a large, deep skillet or wok on high heat. Coat with about 2 TBSP of oil and add the carrot, ginger, and onion. Stir fry a minute or two until vegetables start to soften. Add the meat and peas and cook another few minutes. Remove meat and vegetables to a heat resistant bowl.

½ cup crushed pineapple, drained ½ jalapeno pepper with seeds, chopped (add more if you like the heat) 1 small red onion, chopped 1 TBSP lime juice ¼ cup chopped cilantro ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper ½ LB penne pasta

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Put the remainder of oil in the pan and add the cooked rice. Stir fry a few minutes then add back the meat, vegetables, peas and sesame oil. Cook while mixing well. Season with soy, salt and white pepper to taste.

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