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EDITOR’S LETTER

ith winter break behind us, kids are back in school and before you know it, Valentine’s Day will have us thinking about special ways we can let our kids know they have our hearts.

When my children were young I think they might have looked forward to Valentine’s Day as much as they did Christmas. Looking back, it was as much about the hearts and crafts as it was about the chocolate. If the thought of glue and glitter on your kitchen counter makes you squirm, fret no more. ImagineU Children’s Museum has simple instructions inside “Marble Heart” on page 16. Another fun way to celebrate, especially for younger children, is to let them pack their lunches with heart shaped treats. Heart shaped cookie cutters can transform just about any sandwich into a little icon of love. For recipes and ideas, look for “Lunches Packed with Love” on page 10. For older children, Valentine’s Day can be a good time to talk with them about their relationships. Talking with teenagers about healthy relationships, boundaries and respect helps keeps parents in touch with how the child is developing emotionally. This month’s Positive Parenting on page 24 gives some great advice for how to help your teen navigate these complicated issues. The staff at Raise hopes February finds everyone healthy and as always, we appreciate your feedback about the articles you read. We look forward to seeing you again next month.

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Behavior

The Power of the Respectful Relationship

10 Nutrition Lunches Packed with Love

12 Health Prevent the Flu Before it Gets to You!

14 Humor Why Do You Want This Job?

18 College Prep Which Comes First? College, Career or Major?

19 Development Planning Your Care Notebook

24 Positive Parenting Talking with Your Teen About Healthy Relationships

Adventures Arts & Crafts

Achievement

Dental Health

28 Calendar 30 Kids’ Corner 31

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BEHAVIOR

The Power of the Respectful Relationship Text by Kristin Sorensen Alldredge, LMFT, CGT ,The Helix Group

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BEHAVIOR

he exasperated father turns to his wife and says, “Joey just said ‘!&?@#%&!’ Where in the *&?@# do you think he learned that #%&!?” As parents, we have all seen how easily our kids, as young as infants, mimic us in what we say and do. We acquire much of our knowledge just by seeing or hearing others and modeling what we observe. This kind of learning is called vicarious learning or social learning. Children are particularly ripe for this process, especially from someone in a position of authority or admiration, such as a teacher or parent. Children are great observers and we know that they benefit greatly when they observe and experience a happy home with respectful relationships. As a parent, we do not need to formally teach children all social and relationship skills. Kids are constantly learning vicariously by watching how we talk to our spouses, how we show affection, what language we use and the tone of our voice and how we resolve differences and support one another. This can seem like another pressure on parents, but it can be good news to

know that as you work on your marital/ couple relationship you are, at the same time, actually assisting your children. The quality of your couple partnership is the substance from which our children learn and grow. Researcher John Gottman has shown that our couple friendship is the foundation to building what he calls "The Sound Relationship House." The house is built upon the couple’s friendship, their mutual expression of fondness and admiration, and the building of a positive relationship through their turning towards each other. Establishing a perspective that encourages dialog and respectful conflict management is critical to seeing our family and relationship dreams come true. As a parent, by making the quality of our relationship with our partner a priority, we are modeling to our children much of what we value and want them to learn. Happy and satisfied parents naturally create the best ways to boost positive feelings and relationships with our children. Our children learn how to get along with differences, show respect with each other, express affection, manage conflict and much morejust by observing us as their model of behavior.

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Honor your child’s other parent. Show respect in words and actions. Avoid criticism.

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Nurture the friendship in your relationship. Smile, give eye contact, and show interest in one another.

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Express appreciation, admiration, and affection for each other daily.

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Listen to each other with the intent to understand, rather than debate.

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Have the “Habit of Mind” to notice and express positives with each other.

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Remember the reasons you chose each other!

Can you image how rewarding it is to see your children model these behaviors as well? Your children have the potential to learn vicariously by observing your relationship skills in action.

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ADVENTURES

Peña Planetarium

un, moon, earth, stars, planets, enchanted reefs, black holes; all are destinations for anyone looking for an adventure that truly is out of this world! Visalia’s very own Peña Planetarium at the Impact Center takes audience members to places you’d have to see to believe. And for only a few dollars a show, you can “visit” them all. Although primarily a learning facility for students in Tulare County, the Planetarium is also opened up to the community a couple of nights each month for public shows. These shows include themes ranging from the “Dawn of the Space Age” to “The Enchanted Reef” and, of course, the “Earth, Moon and Sun,” in addition to many more exciting adventures. The Planetarium seats 70 so there is plenty of room to get groups together, both big and small. Every show is appropriate and fun for all ages. So, instead of a movie date with your kids or special someone, why not think outside of the box (or galaxy) and take in an even bigger screen. The Peña Planetarium features a 30-foot Spitz dome screen, a fully automated Spitz A3P star projector, and a large array of computer-controlled slide, video and special effects projectors. With the recent installation of a new “Warped-Media” digital projection system, 360-degree full-dome video is now available for the community’s enjoyment. What’s even better, all of this high-tech equipment and entertainment costs only $4 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years old. Now, that’s definitely cheaper than a movie ticket! Plus, it’s educational and a good excuse to get out of the house this spring. This attraction allows children of all ages to explore the worlds beyond ours, and learn about one of the oldest sciences to date Astronomy. The next showing, “Perfect Little Planet,” is February 24 at 7 p.m. Take a look in the Happenings section for more information on page 29. After the show, visit the Galaxy Gift Shop for souvenirs and an assortment of educational toys, books, science activity kits, and unique gift items including hats, T-shirts, astronomy posters, postcards, stickers, star charts and more. The Peña Planetarium is located at 2500 West Burrel Avenue in Visalia. Tickets for the public show are on sale 2-4 p.m. on weekdays and 30 minutes before show time. For more information please visit www.tcoe.org/ planetarium or call 737-6334.

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NUTRITION

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IN SEASON

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Asparagus

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Avocados Passion Fruit Lemons

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LUNCHES PACKED WITH

ith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, what better way for your kids to bring out their inner cupid than by creating their Valentine’s Day lunch for school? Heart-shaped sandwiches and snacks are an easy way to engage your kids in making a fun lunch for a day filled with happiness. Your child can transform their favorite sandwiches and snacks into works of art, with just a cookie-cutter!

The following recipes allow your children to build their own lunch with heart-shaped treats.

Grilled Turkey Parmesan Sandwich

Almond Butter and Banana Sandwich

2 slices whole wheat bread

2 slices mozzarella cheese

3 slices turkey

2 T almond butter

2 T basil pesto

1 slice cheese (mozzarella or provolone)

1 banana, sliced

2 T marinara sauce 2 T parmesan, grated For this sandwich, your child will need your assistance since you will be using the stove. Heat up a non-stick skillet on medium heat. While waiting, cut the bread and cheese with the heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place the slice of cheese on one piece of the bread. Spread the marinara sauce over the cheese, and sprinkle the Parmesan over the sauce. Place the turkey slices on top of the cheese and sandwich with other piece of bread. Move sandwich on to the skillet and grill for about 3 minutes per side. If you prefer less of a mess, place the marinara sauce in a Tupper wear container on the side instead of spreading it inside the sandwich.

Cut each slice of bread with a heartshaped cookie cutter. Spread almond butter on one side of a single slice of bread. Cut banana in slices, about ¾-inch slices, and place on top of almond butter slice. Top the sandwich with other slice of wheat bread.

Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Heat up a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Use the cookie cutter to cut the bread and cheese into heart-shapes. Spread the basil pesto on both sides of the bread, lay the cheese on one side of the bread and stack to make a sandwich. Place the sandwich on the skillet, approximately 3 minutes per side until brown.

Fruity Snack Medley For snacks on Valentine's Day, fruits and veggies are the best way to go. Use the heart shaped cookie cutter to cut a few of your child’s favorite produce items, such as watermelon, pineapple, cucumbers and much more! It is a cute and fun way to get the little ones excited about bringing their healthy food to school. P.S. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to let your kids know just how much you love them. Leave a note on the inside of their festive sandwich, telling them how special they are to you!

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HEALTH

Prevent the Flu ... BEFORE it Gets to You! Stephanie Zuniga, PA-C, FHCN Woodlake

ou may have heard concerns regarding the contagious viral illness known as influenza, or the “flu.” Flu season started early this year; this year has been more severe than in previous years and has already resulted in many deaths and countless hospitalizations. Below is some valuable information so you and your family are prepared to prevent the flu, before it gets to you.

Common symptoms of the flu include: • Fever (frequently high) • Chills • Body aches • Fatigue • Headache • Runny nose or nasal congestion • Sore throat • Cough • Vomiting and diarrhea

The key to avoiding the flu is prevention. The most effective way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu shot every year as soon as the vaccine is available. But it’s not too late if you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet this season. Every person six months and older should get a flu shot; some children may require two separate doses. The flu shot is especially important for high-risk populations, including pregnant women, young children, adults 65 years and older, caregivers of young children, and those with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart and lung disease. Children younger than six months are unable to get the flu shot; therefore anyone caring for them should be vaccinated.

The flu can be distinguished from the common cold because flu symptoms are more severe and tend to last for one to two weeks. The flu is usually diagnosed based on symptoms, but can be confirmed by a simple test. Your healthcare provider may prescribe antiviral medication, which lessens the duration and shortens the course of illness. Antibiotics will not treat the flu. It is also important to rest, drink plenty of fluids and take fever-reducing medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. You should stay home from work or school until you are fever-free for 24 hours without having to take these medications. Complications of the flu include pneumonia, dehydration, and respiratory complications that may require hospitalization and can even lead to death.

The following precautions are essential to preventing the spread of the flu: • Frequent hand-washing with soap and water or alcoholbased hand sanitizers • Covering coughs and sneezes • Avoiding close contact with sick individuals • Staying home from work or school when you experience ﬂu symptoms • Frequent cleaning and disinfecting of household and work surfaces that may be contaminated

Warning signs that should lead you to go to the emergency room include: • Trouble breathing • Bluish skin color • Dehydration (being unable to drink enough ﬂuids, lack of tear production, decrease in urination) • Persistent vomiting • Confusion • Chest or abdominal pain

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Part of staying healthy is making sure your child is up-todate with well-child check-ups and recommended vaccines. A well-child check-up is a routine exam during which your child’s healthcare provider will assess your child’s growth and development, as well as discuss any problems or concerns that you may have. Children need to have a check-up every few months during infancy and then every year starting at two years old.

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HUMOR

made only one New Year’s resolution this year: take risks. Readers of my column know that risks are something I’m lousy at and that even saying the word elevates my heart rate and causes me to need a nap.

how soon could I expect to have it returned to me?” I opened my mouth to answer when I saw Birdie Sue approaching out of the corner of my eye. She was waving a piece of paper and drawing her finger across her throat. I put on my glasses to read the paper while I answered. “As a rule,” I started, “it

WHY DO YOU W Last week, I received a call from a friend and fellow contractor who had recently been hired by a large company to develop a new revenue stream. “Crystal,” he chirped into the phone, “We’re losing our copywriter and I want you to come work for us! You’ll love it here!” I sent him a copy of my resume and portfolio, along with a requested writing sample on a technical topic, and figured that was that. This is actually a commonplace occurrence with contractors. We’re shameless networkers and we’re always trying to plug people we know into available jobs we discover. It doesn’t usually lead to a solid job offer, but we do it anyway as a method of learning humility. Imagine my surprise when at the end of the week the marketing manager, Jaye, called me. “I’m so excited to talk with you!” she said. She explained a bit about the position, then asked if I could spend a few minutes having a phone interview. A phone interview right then. I looked over my shoulder at the three children milling about and decided my only New Year’s resolution was being tested. A phone interview with kids in the house is a risk. I chose to do it. So far that afternoon my three children were being quiet and well-behaved. Surely I could pull off a 15-minute phoner. Jaye leapt right in. “I see you have experience with fast turnaround. We sometimes run workshops where we help our franchisees write letters to their customers. The letters often need a bit of help. If I emailed you such a letter right now,

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depends on the length of the letter. A boost like that takes an average of 10 minutes.” Just then I caught the date of the paper Birdie Sue had handed me to sign. It was a permission slip that was due the previous Friday. I scribbled my name at the bottom and handed it back to her, mouthing the word “Sorry.” She shook her head. I was obviously the only mother in the history of motherhood to miss signing a permission slip that hadn’t been presented to me until five days after it was due.

HUMOR

Tapper’s remote-control car zoomed into the room, slammed against two walls and my foot, then zoomed back out. I turned around backward on the couch to look at him. I swear, the boy had a halo over his head. He pointed at Birdie Sue. “Stop. It.” I whispered with my hand over the mouthpiece of the phone. He laughed as I listened to the next question.

programming. I know how to take high-level concepts and turn them into digestible bites for businesses and consumers alike.” Birdie Sue’s calculations gave her the incorrect answer for the math problem. I wrote, “What in heck is that?” on the bottom of the paper. She wrote back, “Showing my work.”

WANT THIS JOB? “We have a monthly four-page newsletter, and also a weekly email of about 250 words we like to send. I have the sample you wrote here for that email. How long did it take you to write it?” Jaye asked. Hedgehog came tearing into the room and skidded to a stop right in front of me. Her eyes were as wide as saucers. “It was a highly technical topic and I had to refresh my knowledge of the latest processes,” I said. Hedgehog pointed at her Disney Princess watch and then at the TV. “Research took about 20 minutes.” Hedgehog began dancing in place. “Writing it took perhaps 20, but I wasn’t really watching the clock.” Hedgehog collapsed on the floor. That’s when I realized I hadn’t yet shown her how to navigate the new entertainment system we put upstairs in the family room and she’d just missed the start of a show about talking unicorns, bunnies in high-water pants, and a puppy named Poobsie. “Excellent,” said Jaye. “Are you comfortable translating high-level technical topics into layman’s terms?” Birdie Sue reappeared, carrying her math homework and frowning. Saints preserve me, it was long division. There’s a reason I’m now a writer. “I’m quite comfortable with it,” I said. I scribbled a solution down on the back of Birdie Sue’s worksheet. She shook her head and began drawing something that looked like the caffeine molecule. “I have a background in artificial intelligence and

“Never did it that way before,” I wrote. When I handed it back, I said into the phone. “And it’s wrong.” Birdie Sue’s eyes bugged out of her head. “Excuse me?” said Jaye. “I, uh ... Pardon me, I got ahead of myself. I meant that it is short-sighted of technology companies to assume their clients all understand these concepts. People don’t trust what they don’t understand. My aim is to make them trust us by writing informative articles they can easily understand. I take great pride in my ability to do so.” Birdie Sue gave me the thumbsup and wrote, “Awesome!” at the bottom of our combined scribbles. She walked away with the wrong solution to her problem, tripping over the remote-control car and going down in a heap. She opened her mouth to holler at her brother but stopped short after a quick glance at me. My face was an iron mask of You Will Be SO Grounded If You Make Noise. She got the message. She closed her mouth with a pop and picked up Tapper’s car and shoved it into her backpack. “I completely agree,” said Jaye. “That leads me to the final question: you have been a successful contractor for several years. Why do you want this job?” I looked at Hegehog still lying on the floor. I looked at Birdie Sue and her piles of homework. I looked at Tapper poking the cat with the antenna from his remote-control car. I heard the zippers and buttons of the load of laundry upstairs clackclacking and smelled supper in the oven. Two baskets of unfolded laundry were at my feet, and three stacks of alreadyfolded pieces were on the couch next to me. My laptop with my three unfinished books was nearby, and the cursor was flashing on the page of an unfinished article. The floor was littered with Lego pieces and cat hair. “I don’t have enough to do,” I answered.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

MARBLE H Text by Lindsey Harrison, Museum Intern, ImagineU Children’s Interactive Museum

ebruary is a fun time for the kids. Valentine’s Day celebrations mean lots of chocolate for children of all ages! Not only that, but schools often allow students to exchange fun little cards to celebrate. This month’s craft allows kids to get hands-on and add a personal touch to the cards they send.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

card

HEART

Directions 1. Fold the colored construction paper in half.

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Non-toxic white glue

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Optional: Glitter

2. Open it up and squeeze the tempora paint onto the page in interesting patterns. 3. Using the crease you made before, fold the page in half again and press to mix the paint on either side. Open it up again and leave to dry.

5. When the paint is dry, use the scissors to cut out a heart shape from the painted paper. 6. Glue the heart, painted side up, on to the blank card. If using construction paper, make sure to fold the paper in half first. 7. Let the glue dry and then write a sweet note for your favorite Valentine.

4. Optional: Before the paint dries, add glitter to add a little extra decoration.

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COLLEGE PREP

Which Comes First? College, Career or Major? Text by Missy Yavasile, Independent College Consultant, SOAR College Planning and Consulting

he most common answer to this question, although not necessarily the correct answer, is that the choice of major is the most important decision and drives the career choice, so major should be chosen first. The question students are typically asked is, “What are you going to major in?” Therefore the student feels compelled to choose a major so that they have an answer when asked. A less common question is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” However, perhaps this is a better question to ask.

So why is it important to have direction when choosing a major? Think about this: Changing majors increases the amount of time it takes to graduate, thus adding more financial burden to the student and their family. If the student knows what career he/she wants, then it is best to choose an appropriate major. If a student does not know what career to choose, an undeclared major is also an acceptable choice. In fact “undeclared” is the most popular major choice by incoming freshmen. But keep your eye on the prize. Get the diploma as quickly as possible. So now we are back to our original question of whether to choose a major

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or a career path first. In reality, there is no perfect answer for this question. However, it is important to have valid reasons for choosing one or the other. Let’s look at some things for students to consider. Self-assessment. Get to know yourself. There are many tools to help you explore yourself. Identify your interests. You want to be able to enjoy your future career and college classes, so it helps if you are interested in your area of study. I know a student who loved the outdoors and science. He decided to major in engineering because it seemed more lucrative. He is now an engineer, works indoors all day, and hates his job. Explore your talents and skills. You also need to be realistic when choosing a major/career. For example, a student who hates math and science should probably not choose medicine as a career. Learn your academic strengths and weaknesses. Indentify your values. Do you like to work with others or alone? Do you love the outdoors or prefer air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter? Know your personality. How do you learn? What kind of work environment fits your personality? Do you prefer structure or flexibility? There are many tools to help with this self exploration, and it is well worth pursuing.

Major/Career Exploration. There are several ways to explore careers and majors. In can be as simple as looking up a major in a college catalogue and reading about the major. Also read the course descriptions. Can you see yourself in classes described under certain majors? Job shadow. Summer is a great time for students to job shadow careers of interest. Volunteer. Find a career of interest and ask if you can volunteer. Sometimes connections with family friends or high school teachers can help with this. Get a job. Once at college, internships are a great way to develop an understanding of different careers. Many times, the internship leads to post graduation employment. Research colleges that offer co-ops or internships.

Make a decision. Remember that your choice is not a “death sentence." Undeclared is a decision you make when you are undecided. It is okay to choose undecided, but explore quickly and get a comfortable path to follow. Regardless of whether you choose college first, career first or major first, focus on a plan that allows you to finish in four years, if possible. Check your colleges for their 4-year graduation rate. And most importantly, finish your degree. It will make a difference for the rest of your life!

DEVELOPMENT

Planning your Care Notebook

Text by Central Valley Regional Center

n 2012 over 1,300,000 children in California under the age of 18 were identified as children with special health care needs. That is 15% of the population of children under the age of 18 years.

are likely to get information and papers from multiple sources. Organizing this information will make it easier for you to find and share information with those who are part of your child’s care team.

This information comes from the data sets of the National Survey of Children’s Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

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List phone numbers for hospitals, health care providers and community organizations

The definition of children with special health care needs is “children who are at increased risk of a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition, and who require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally.” Coordination of care is vital. This starts with communication. In caring for a child with special health needs, you

Consider a Care Notebook. It is a tool for organizing information.

Use it to:

Your Care Notebook can include sections to help you describe your child’s care needs, their abilities, activities of daily living, how they

best communicate, coping and stress tolerance. This can be developed as the story of your child; this is how they socialize and play, this is about their mobility, their nutrition, their rest, and most of all transitions and looking to the future. You can include photographs that can help to further describe and explain what you wish to communicate to the care team. Consider including an emergency preparedness plan. Your instructions for what to do in case of an emergency in addition to the descriptions of your child and how to meet their needs can be critical if you are not able to care for them. You can access a complete Care Notebook from the Center for Children with Special Needs: http://cshcn.org/ planning:record-keeping/care-notebook Central Valley Regional Center may be able to provide information for your special needs.

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GARDENING

Text by Susan Schieferle, Master Gardener, University of California Cooperative Extension

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ROTS!

GARDENING

arrots are easy and fun to grow, high in Vitamin A and also contain Vitamins C and B6. Carrots are a root vegetable, which means that the part we eat (the root) is underground. Carrots have taproots which are the fleshy enlarged root of a plant used as a vegetable. Carrots, beets, turnips, potatoes and jicama are some examples. Speaking of potatoes, we just harvested the seed potatoes we planted last August.

Carrots are best planted from seed in February, March and April as they can tolerate light frost.

After Amending the Soil:

Germination:

1. Using the end of a pencil, make a hole in the soil ¼ inch deep.

To begin, you will need:

2. Sprinkle a pinch of carrots seeds in the hole.

Germination occurs in 6 to 14 days. Be patient! When the seedlings are 1 to 2 inches high, they need to be thinned. Thinning allows each carrot to reach its correct size. Leave the tallest sprout in each hole. Carefully pull out the small ones around the strong one.

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A package of carrot seeds A variety of carrot seeds are available. Did you know that there are round carrots? There are also baby carrots and regular long carrots. You could plant all three! Compost or soil amendment for your garden soil. Since the carrot (root) grows underground, the soil needs to be loose enough for the carrot to grow. If the soil is too compact (solid), the carrot root will not have the space to grow.

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3. With your ruler, measure 1 inch away from the first hole. 4. Sprinkle another pinch of carrot seeds in this hole. 5. Repeat # 2 and #3 for the desired length of your carrot row. 6. Now, gently cover up each pencil hole. 7. Using a watering can with sprinkling holes, gently water the carrots. Do not flood these holes with a hose. The carrot seeds will wash away. 8. If you want to plant another row, be sure that the row is 12 inches away from the first one. 9. Keep the soil surface moist.

February Gardening Tip: This is a good time to prepare garden soil for spring planting. Weeding, and adding compost or purchased soil amendments now will ready your garden bed for next month.

Now the waiting begins. Carrot seeds will be ready for harvest in about 90 days. Read the label on the back of your seed packet. To determine if carrots are ready to harvest, check the roots by gently digging the soil back around the carrot top. Don’t pull carrots up by the foliage (the greens) because the roots will usually break off. Dig them out with a garden fork or trowel and gently ease them out. Now hurry to a sink and scrub and wash your carrots well. Take a bite! Nothing tastes as sweet as a freshly picked carrot from the garden.

January Review: Your lima bean seed should be more than ready to carefully plant in a container inside your house. It is still too cold outside to plant in the ground. You can do that in March.

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ACHIEVEMENT

Student Achievements

CHARACTER COUNTS Text by Kelley Petty, CHARACTER COUNTS! Coordinator, Tulare County Office of Education

LEADERSHIP

Anthony Sousa

Santana Thomas

David Alcantar

At Los Tules Middle School in Tulare, it didn’t take long for staff to discover that eighth-grader Anthony Sousa was a student committed to making a difference. Music teacher Miss Rickards learned right away that, “Anthony is an extremely hardworking student who is always up for a challenge. His positive outlook and consistent search for improvement are very impressive.” Having never played the large baritone saxophone before, Anthony knew if he wanted to play in the advanced band, he would have to practice many hours. Anthony is known for his leadership and encouraging others to stay committed. Principal Mr. Porchia says, “Anthony is an outstanding student both in work ethic and character. He sets a fine example for his fellow classmates.” Other areas of interest and leadership for Anthony include the spelling bee and Science Olympiad competitions, all sports and volunteering his weekends at the Tulare soccer field complex. Anthony sums it up by noting, “I like being involved, helping others and making new friends — it is fun and worth every minute!”

Eighth-grade student Santana Thomas makes sure Los Tules Middle School students feel welcome and have opportunities to get to know each other outside. As WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) President, Santana plans monthly activities for incoming sixth graders that promote teamwork, respect and new friendships. Santana says, “It is important to help others work on teamwork in activities. It gets them talking to each other and to be a better sport.” Classmate Anthony Sousa appreciates Santana’s enthusiasm saying, “She will take charge if you need her to, in a positive way, and if you need help, she is there for you.” In addition to her school activities, Santana devotes many hours to a local competition cheer squad and works on homework well into the early morning to maintain a 4.5 GPA. Principal Porchia describes Santana as “a young lady with outstanding character and great work ethic. She stays very involved with LT activities and is a fantastic role model for our students.”

Sometimes selflessness and leadership qualities can be found in a student who isn’t a student body officer or a member of numerous clubs on campus. Sometimes these qualities start with one student who knows how to be a friend without judgment, helps others at his own sacrifice and is willing to lead teammates through respectful actions. David Alcantar, an eighth-grade student at Cherry Avenue Middle School, is just such a person. Sixth-grade teacher Mr. Caudle has known David to be a true friend to others, a hard worker beyond the school day and a standout for his peers and his own little brother. David says, “My little brother is like my shadow, always watching me. I want to be a positive influence.” David believes staying positive on soccer, baseball and football fields is just as important. “Leadership means understanding that it is not always going to be about you; it is about helping teammates with their skills, attitude or whatever to help the team. You don’t always get to be the shining star.” This time, David, you are a shining star – congratulations!

If you know of an outstanding student, contact Kelley Petty, Tulare County Oﬃce of Education CHARACTER COUNTS! Coordinator at (559) 740-4303

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DENTAL HEALTH

WOMEN’S HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE Text by Keith E. Williams, DDS, Williams Family Dental

omen have special needs when it comes to their oral health. Because of the physical changes they undergo through life - menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth, breast-feeding and menopause- most are harmful to teeth and gums. Lesions and ulcers, dry sockets, as well as swollen gums, can sometimes occur during surges in a woman’s hormone levels. These periods would be a prime time to visit the dentist. Birth control pills have been shown to increase the risk of gingivitis, and hormone replacement therapy has been shown to cause bleeding and swollen gums. Gum disease can also present a higher risk for premature births.

Some research has shown that women may be more likely to develop dry mouth, eating disorders, jaw problems such as temporomandibular joint disorders, and facial pain—all of which can be difficult from a physical and emotional standpoint. Taking care of your mouth with proper oral health care is essential, and can go a long way to helping you face the physical changes in your body over the years

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For more information, call 624-3400 or visit www.TheLifestyleCenter.org. *$25 processing fee per person required upon enrolling. Certain restrictions may apply. Offer not valid with any other offers or discounts. See a membership representative for details. Offer valid 1/1/2014 to 1/31/2014.

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POSITIVE PARENTING

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POSITIVE PARENTING

Talking with Your Teen About

Healthy Relationships Text by Family Services of Tulare County, Member of The Children’s Services Network

uring those ever-complex teenage years, young people are learning how to create new kinds of relationships with their friends and family. Boys and girls often try on different identities and roles during this time, and as teens develop emotionally, they are heavily influenced by their relationship experiences.

Often, the parent-teen relationship is the one that forms how a young person handles other kinds of relationships. The majority of parents want to talk to their teens about relationships and most teens want to hear from their parents on the issue. But many parents say that when it comes to talking to their teens about relationships, they don’t know what to say or how to say it. The good news is you’ve probably been coaching your child about relationships all along! When you taught your child to say “please” and “thank you,” you were teaching kindness and respect. Talking with your teen about what a healthy relationship looks like for them is an important way you can demonstrate your interest and availability to listen and willingness to answer questions. Modeling in your own relationships also teaches your teen how to treat others -when you treat your partner, colleagues, or friends in healthy, supportive ways, your kids learn from those choices.

Highlight What’s Healthy Healthy relationships are characterized by trust, honesty, and compromise. People in healthy relationships admire each other and can talk freely and openly and share decisions. They trust and support each other and respect each other’s independence. On the other hand, an unhealthy relationship is unbalanced. One person may try to control the other or manipulate in order to get their way, use verbal insults, inappropriate language, or namecalling. Some even resort to physical violence. If you want your teen to form healthy relationships, expose them to healthy love. Seek models of relationships that illustrate the healthy characteristics and actively point them out. Ask your son or daughter to give examples of how you and your partner embody these values, or ask them to come up with their own definition of a “healthy relationship.” Doing this gives them concrete examples of what to expect in their future relationships.

Teach Boundaries Boundaries are all about respect. Even though we can’t see them, our boundaries are there to protect us and keep us safe from emotional or physical harm. Boundaries serve a dual purpose; they allow things and people in and they keep things and people out. Appropriate boundaries help us have good and healthy relationships. Whether your teen is just making a new friend or is more formally dating, it is important to teach them that setting boundaries is a vital part of any budding relationship. It’s good for both individuals to be on the same page. To have the healthiest relationship, both partners should be clear about each other’s wants, goals, fears and limits. Your teen should feel comfortable communicating their honest needs without distress. As great as it is to want to spend a lot of time with their new friend or partner, it is important to talk with your teen about the importance of having some time away from each other, and maintaining their own individual interests. You’ll want to reinforce that it’s healthy to spend time doing things that they enjoy or that help them relax. Discuss with your son or daughter ways that they can communicate with their friend or partner that they want to do things on their own instead of feeling trapped into spending all of their time together. Just like they should be able to spend time by themselves, teens also need to know that they are entitled to their own digital privacy. Sharing passwords for their phone and website accounts isn’t always the best idea. Just to be safe, passwords should be something that only the teen (and perhaps a parent) know, so that they know they always maintain control of their personal online information.

Keeping the Connection Talking with your teen about relationships should not be a one-time conversation. Like almost everything important in your teen’s life, it is something that will need to be done over and over again. Conversations about healthy relationships should start early and adapt as your teen gets older. There are many resources available to you to support you in your quest to coach your teen in their new and changing relationships; and if your teen asks a question that you don’t know the answer to, take the opportunity to reinforce your parent-child partnership, and look for the answer together. RAISE MAGAZINE | FEBRUARY 2014

READING LIST

Vintage Stories Brought to Life in New Ways Text by Lee Littlewood

he New York Review of Books is a company known for reissuing some of the best children’s tales from the past. Here’s its latest batch of retro wonders, plus some other vintage returns. Now Open the Box by Dorothy Kunhardt This is my new “old” children’s book favorite, and will be my choice gift for young kids I know. Penned in 1934 by Pat the Bunny and Junket Is Nice author Kunhardt, this fantastic tale introduces a circus dog -- “little teeny weeny weeny weeny Peewee” -- beloved because of his small size. He soon grows to normal size, however, and his circus career becomes endangered. But then, a “wonderful splendid beautiful thing happened,” and “dear little Peewee” starts to grow and grow, leading the circus man to say, “Oh my dearest little Peewee now you won’t have to go after all because now you are so lovely and big you are just the very dog for my circus!” Kunhardt’s lack of much punctuation in this sweet, active story brings a childish appeal to its read-aloud qualities. Her red, yellow and black color scheme is perfect for a vintage circus look, and the underlying theme of “different is good” is years ahead of its time. Now Open the Box is genius and so fun that even my 18-year-old loved it!

A stunner in looks and in flowing, fun tone with plenty of loud animal sounds, Teal’s tale stands up as a timeless classic.

The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame This 75th anniversary edition of a beloved classic comes in an attractive purple and gold color scheme, and a lightweight, easy chapter book setup. With an illuminating introduction by Leonard S. Marcus, Grahame’s 1938 tale of a prolific storytelling dragon reads gorgeously, with tons of wit, courage and compassion.

Tug of War by John Burningham Forty-five years ago, Burningham illustrated a classic known as The Extraordinary Tug-of-War, retold by Letta Schatz. Here he uses his original, tropically tinged sketches and revised tale to present a story proving brains trump sheer strength. In the action-packed romp, a hare is treated badly by bullies Hippopotamus and Elephants, and challenges them to a tug of war. The problem for the hare’s competitors is that he secretly manages it so they’re really competing against each other.

Also fun is Junket is Nice by Kunhardt. In this 1932 tale, an old man with a red beard and red slippers eats an enormous bowl of junket, and a only a little boy knows why.

Kids will love the spellbinding story and the way the underdog wins in the end. Burningham’s vintage sketches reveal a mysterious jungle with lots of classic appeal.

The Little Woman Wanted Noise by Val Teal

Hickory by Palmer Brown

Another fun read-aloud, Teal’s story was published in 1943, seven years after her hit The Story of Ferdinand, and also with some of the most stunning black-and-white drawings in American picture books (from artist Lawson).

In 1978, Brown introduced young readers to the restless field mouse Hickory who wanted to see the world beyond the grandfather clock where he lived with his family. Now brought back to life in a gorgeous new edition, this comingof-age story is poignant and adorable, rivaling “Peter Rabbit” in its exquisite creatures.

In the story, a little woman lives in a very noisy city and then moves to the country, which she deems too quiet. So she fills her farm up one by one with noisy animals -- a cow, dog, chickens and a pig -- but still finds her surroundings too quiet. Finally, she buys a car with a loud

horn, and then, in her crowning achievement, brings home two boys (“a big boy with curly dark hair and a little boy with standing-up red hair”), louder than all the animals put together, and her farm finally begins to feel like home.

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Retro typeface and colored illustrations pepper the slightly yellowed-on-purpose pages, making Hickory a vintage standout for children ages 5 to 8.

READING LIST

A License to Care

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

We heard you!

We are now offering one-on-one orientations for people interested in becoming a foster parent. Please call Foster Care Licensing, 623-0581, to schedule an orientation AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. Foster care homes are needed throughout Tulare County. We especially need foster parents ready to take in siblings or teenagers, and to respond to emergency placements. Foster Care Licensing will provide: • Ongoing training • Support and mentors • Networking with other foster parents

Children in foster care are going through a scary time in their lives. Are you ready to be their shelter in the storm?

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CALENDAR

february 2014

calendar of events dates to remember

Super Bowl Sprint

FEBRUARY 2

Find the Biggest Trees

FEBRUARY 15

Perfect Little Planet

FEBRUARY 24

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MARCH

CALENDAR

2 SUPER BOWL SPRINT

Come join The Creative Center in their annual event, the Super Bowl Sprint. The Creative Center provides a creative outlet and instruction for developmentally challenged adults. This fun 5k Run and 1K walk is a fun event where the community can get together before the Super Bowl and run off all those anticipated calories of the upcoming day. When: Feb. 2, 8a Where: Mooney’s Grove Park, Arbor 6 Contact: 733-9329 “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” Green Acres Little Theatre is performing at the Rotary Theatre in the Broadway production “High School Musical.” The jocks, brainiacs, dramatists and skater dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to a new year. Basketball team captain Try discovers the brainy Gabriella has just enrolled at East High. Follow their story and watch the Green Acres Middle School perform in their 34th production. When: Feb. 6-7; 7:30p, Feb 8; 1p & 7:30p Where: Rotary Theatre, 330 S. Dollner St., Visalia Contact: 730-7671 SLEEPING BEAUTY King Phillip and Queen Eleanor grieve because they have no child. Hearing of their situation, three good fairies combine their powers, and the following spring a little princess is born. The celebration of the birth is ruined, however, when evil Belladonna arrives and places a curse on the baby princess. It will take 100 years and a prince to put everything right. When: Feb. 7, 14, 21; 7p, Feb. 8, 15, 22; 7p, Feb. 9, 16; 2p Where: The Main Street Theatre, 307 E. Main St., Visalia Contact: 739-4600

24 PERFECT LITTLE PLANET

Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes - a family from another stay system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda, sail through the rings of Saturn, feel the lightning storms at Jupiter, and walk on the surface of Mars. This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. When: Feb. 24, 7p Where: The Peña Planetarium, 2500 W. Burrel Ave., Visalia Contact: 733-6871

9TH ANNUAL FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE Invite the little lady (or ladies) in your life and “Sail Away to Paradise” with music, dancing and more! Featuring a complimentary photo, there are now two nights to chose from. Tickets per night are limited to ensure a great time and cherished memories for all. When: Mar. 7 & 8, 5p Where: Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia, Visalia Contact: www.ci.visalia.ca.us or 713-4365 THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SEQUOIAS Offering children ages 6-18 a safe and fun place to go to after school. Programs focus on education, sports, arts, healthy life skills and character building. $10 annual fee. When: Monday – Friday, hours vary by community Where: Visalia, Exeter, Tulare, Porterville, Farmersville and Ivanhoe Contact: 592-4074 or www.bgcsequoias.org

IMAGINEU INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ImagineU offers a variety of weekly interactive exhibits, events, and activities designed to entertain and engage your preschool child. Cost: $5 ages 2 & up When: Wednesday-Friday, 10a-4p & Saturday, 12-4p Where: 700 E. Main St., Visalia Contact: 733-5975 or www.imagineumuseum.org AGVENTURES AT HERITAGE COMPLEX Agricultural Learning Center and Farm Equipment Museum with nearly 15 professionally designed interactive displays. Children learn about science and technology, food and nutrition, environmental issues, social studies and more! When: Mon.-Fri., 9a-4p Where: International Agri-Center, 4450 S. Laspina St., Tulare Contact: 688-1030 VISALIA FARMERS MARKET – HARVEST OF THE VALLEY Weekly event open to the public featuring free live music, kids’ activities, cooking demonstrations and local, fresh produce available for purchase. The market also accepts EBT and WIC. When: Saturdays, 8-11:30a Where: Sears parking lot at Mooney and Caldwell, Visalia Contact: 967-6722 or www.visaliafarmersmarket.com

15 FIND THE BIGGEST TREES

If you enjoy nature and all of its beauties then this event is for you. Participants will wander the snow covered forest in search of some of the biggest trees. This off-trail event will include the reading of a topographic map and is considered moderately difficult. Time is running out to sign up for this chilly day; only 10 participants allowed. For $63 you can join in on the fun and support Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. When: Feb. 15 Where: Sequoia National Park Contact: www.sequoiahistory.org

FAM IL LEAR Y FU N & NING TOO !

Wed-Fri 10am-4pm / Sat 12pm-4pm

Admission $5 per person / Annual Family Memberships $100

Available for Private Parties!!! 700 E. Main St., Visalia • 559-733-5975

visit: imagineUmuseum.org for details imagineUmuseum@scbglobal.net

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RESOURCES

important numbers at a glance: Fire & Police

• Tulare County Fire Department, (559) 747-8233 • Visalia Fire Department, (559) 713-4266 • Tulare Fire Department, (559) 684-4300 • Exeter Fire Department, (559) 592-3714 • Woodlake Fire Department, (559) 564-2181 • Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, (559) 636-4625; (559) 733-6218 • Visalia Police Department (Non-Emergency), (559) 734-8116 • Visalia Police Department, Gang Suppression and Narcotics Unit, (anonymous tip hotline) (559) 713-4737 • Tulare County - End Gang Hotline, (888) 363-4264 • Tulare Police Department, (559) 684-4238; (559) 686-3454 • Exeter Police Department, (559) 592-3103 • Woodlake Police Department, (559) 564-3325 • Kings & Tulare County California Highway Patrol, (559) 4415400

Medical

• Family HealthCare Network, (877) 960-3426; www.fhcn.org • Kaweah Delta Medical Center, (559) 624-2000 Emergency Room, (559) 624-2213 • Visalia Walk-In Medical Clinic, (559) 627-5555 • Tulare Regional Medical Center, (559) 688-0821 • Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency, (559) 624-8000 • Children’s Hospital Central California, (559) 353-3000 • Dignity Health, Mercy & Memorial Hospitals, Lauren Small Children's Medical Center (661) 327-4647 • Sierra View District Hospital, (559) 784-1110

Education

• Tulare County Library, (559) 713-2700; www.tularecountylibrary.org • Tulare County Office of Education, (559) 733-6300; www.tcoe.org • Visalia Unified School District, (559) 730-7300; www.vusd.org • Tulare City School District, (559) 685-7200; www.tcsdk8.org • Exeter Union School District, (559) 592-9421; www.exeter.k12.ca.us • Woodlake Public Schools, (559) 564-8081; www.woodlakepublicschools.org

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City Information

• Tulare County website www.co.tulare.ca.us • City of Visalia website www.ci.visalia.ca.us • City of Tulare website www.ci.tulare.ca.us • City of Exeter website www.cityofexeter.com • City of Woodlake website www.cityofwoodlake.com • Visalia Parks & Recreation, (559) 713-4365

Other Important Numbers County & City

• Tulare County Services - United Way, Dial 2-1-1; www.211ca.org • Delta Vector Control District, (559) 732-8606; www.deltavcd. com • Tulare & Kings Counties Suicide Prevention Task Force (Non-crisis), (559) 624-7471; www.sptf.org • Child Abuse Prevention Council, (559) 735-0456; www.tularecountycapc.org • Child Abuse 24-hr Hotline, (800) 331-1585 • Domestic Violence/Shelters, (559) 732-5941, (559) 685-9515; www.fstc.net • Sexual Assault 24-hr Confidential Hotline, (559) 732-7273; www.fstc.net • Alcohol/Drug Programs, (559) 733-6123 • Parenting Network, (559) 625-0384; www.parentingnetwork.org • Tulare-Kings Right To Life, (559) 732-5000; www.tkrl.org • The IRMA Network, (559) 732-5000; www.theirmanetwork.org • Latinos4Life, (559) 732-5000; www.latinos4life.org • 5ive5ive9ine (Teen Health), 559teensmatter.org • Tulare County Animal Control, (559) 636-4050 • Visalia Animal Control, (559) 713-4957

Nationwide

• American Association of Poison Control Centers, (800) 222-1222; www.aapcc.org • Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (800) 232-4636; www.cdc.gov • California Poison Control, (800) 222-1222; www.calpoison.org • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, (800) 273-8255; www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ), (866) 488-7386; www.thetrevorproject.com • Missing Child Hotline, (800) 843-5678 • Road Conditions, (800) 427-7623

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