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Your Mickle’s Worth by Mike Mickle
Oh Dear Lord! If I had a dollar for every time those words leave my mouth, I’d be mortgage free and probably vacationing in my winter home on a remote tropical island. Nine times out of ten the phrase is in response to something our youngest son has said or done. However, his older brother and sister leave me uttering the phrase on a regular basis as well. I really believe by NOT following Matt around with a video camera, I’ve missed a great opportunity for a reality show, a documentary or perhaps a stellar episode of Ripley’s Believe or Not. The life and times of Matthew Mickle would at the very least, offer other parents the comfort of knowing they are not alone. A classic Matthew-ism happened just this week. I’m laying in bed watching a little television before going to sleep. All of a sudden, I hear “Hey, Dad!” I turn my head in his direction just in time to see his bony little tush (clothed thankfully) bouncing in the air while he announces “Twerk team 2014!” Really?? Thank you Miley Cyrus! What’s next? A wrecking ball swinging from the family room ceiling? I’ve been a proud father for 16 years, yet I’m still baffled by the fact we have three children with extremely different personalities. Kyle lives for sports and food (not necessarily in that order).He’s 6’4”, more than 200 pounds and I’m not sure everything he consumes in a day has been product-tested and I KNOW they haven’t been mother-approved. Kate is ultra-organized with her classes. She has the books arranged in her backpack in order of her class times. She gets her homework done well before it’s due and starts to hyper-ventilate when her grade point average drops below a 97%. She clearly did not get that trait from her father. However, I’m fairly certain if you dig through her closet, you’ll find toxic waste. I don’t think it’s been cleaned since 2004. On any given evening you will find a trail consisting of headbands, bookbag, boots, jacket, snack wrapper, house key, gatorade bottle, chia pet, bird’s nest, dog leash, okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but you will find numerous articles of clothing and other assorted goodies stretching from the front door all the way to her room of choice. The only thing she won’t part with is her phone. Just try to take that from her and she turns into a mighty ninja ready to take on any adversary. Then, there’s Matthew. who most
definitely marches to the beat of a different drummer. He’d like to believe homework is optional, life should consist of friends and sports. He also believes tasks should be completed on his timeline. Matt can make the most puzzling of situations seem completely logical when he explains them. For example, the time I watched him get out of the shower carrying a Gatorade bottle. “Matt, why did you have a Gatorade bottle in the shower?” I asked with my head cocked to one side like the RCA Victor dog. “Because I was thirsty.” He replied with a “duh” look on his face. Of course, how silly of me to ask. Oh Dear Lord. Matt is also known for pulling off his shirt, waving it above his head in a circle while leaning back and hopping forward to the beat of whatever song happens to be playing. In fact, sometimes there isn’t any music other than what Matt is hearing in his own head! Kyle and Kate look genuinely appalled at their little brother’s antics sometimes. Which makes it even more difficult to discipline him. In some warped way, I take some pleasure in the fact that he’s embarrassing them. I call it Karma. Our children don’t look alike, they don’t act alike, but they’ve all contributed to my ever-increasing number of gray hairs. In fact as I write this article, Kyle is texting me from upstairs. It appears he is not happy with the food selection in the house and wants me to give him some money so he can buy something else. Ummm... NO! Kate is showing me phone cases with phrases from the movie “Divergent”. She really thinks she needs one. Ummm. Maybe? In all fairness the phone case would cost a lot less than one of Kyle’s meals. Meanwhile, Matt is laying on my side of the bed.. watching television with his mom, wearing the same clothes he wore when we visited the animal shelter today...and he cuddled the cats. I’m allergic to cats. OH DEAR LORD! Have a great April everyone. Check out the special section on finances in this issue and keep checking out www.qcfamilyfocus.com. You’re going to see the video library increase dramatically. We’re beginning with video reports on Early Childhood Development and we’ll expand from there! All my best, Mike
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Making Choices on the Path to Independence Brenda Boleyn, Ph.D. & Barbara Wiese, Ph.D.
Professors in the School of Education at St. Ambrose University
As we write this article, one of us is consulting from afar a college-age daughter weighing the choices for her senior year living arrangements: dorm, apartment, single, roommates, distance from campus, costs, furniture, lease length, etc. The other is observing her 7-year-old daughter deciding between tennis, karate, soccer or some combination of these as her spring extra-curricular activities, while simultaneously considering which brightly colored socks will look the “most awesome” while doing any of them. As a parent, we never stop providing support and advice from our more experienced vantage point as new levels of choices take place in our child’s life. The groundwork for getting our child to the level of young adult decision making is laid many years before, hopefully in a way that leads to a degree of self-confidence and a level of independence. A basic need that even one-yearold children have is to establish some control over their environment, which helps them develop a degree of autonomy. As toddlers continue to interact with others, they develop a sense of selfesteem based on the choices they make and the reactions they receive from others. As much learning takes place when choices don’t work out as from when they do. Young children grow in areas of cognitive and moral development along with learning to accept responsibility for the choices they make (Grossman, 2007). What can parents do to help their child develop into a young adult who feels confident in making choices? There are really two things to keep in mind. First, provide MANY choices for children to experience throughout their young lives. The best way to learn to play a musical instrument is to practice. The best way to learn to play basketball is time spent on the court, and the best way to learn how to make good choices is to make lots of choices and learn what it means to live with the consequences. The second important thing to keep in mind, is to make sure the choices are AUTHENTIC and really mean something to the child. Avoid false choices such as, “You can put all these toys away or you can go to time out.” No child relishes the thought of time out, so that is not really a legitimate choice. Instead, you could say, “You can choose the three toys you want to play with most right now, and we’ll place the rest in your toy box.” Choices offered to young children must be legitimate and meaningful to them and acceptable to you as the adult. Infants can be offered different toys with varied colors, textures, and shapes to select what appeals to them. A parent can put two food items or clothing selections in front of their two-year-old and allow him to select one. As
children grow in experience and age into their three’s and four’s, continue to offer choices about what to eat or wear, but expand the number. Offer a variety of books to choose from or puzzles to play with. Provide creative art activities in which there are multiple art materials available and multiple outcomes accepted. Make sure you provide ample opportunities for PLAY. Playtime is a perfect opportunity to offer children choices about what they will do, for how long, and with whom. During this same time period, transition from playing only games which rely on luck (such as Candyland) to games in which the child’s strategies/choices could lead to different outcomes (such as Sorry). Allow children to suggest items to be placed on the grocery list or chores that are assigned to them. As children reach their fives and early primary years, involve them in making choices about their room décor or how their play space is organized. Let them help with decisions for a special occasion like a birthday party or regarding how their spending money will be used. During the early elementary years, allow children to take turns choosing the activity for a weekly family night (bowling, board games, movie, etc.). Consider involving children in helping with decisions about family vacations, for example what to pack or what activities to bring to pass the time during a long car ride. Move to the next level by identifying a dilemma that needs to be resolved at home (“Our mornings feel so rushed/disorganized.”) and have your child help you brainstorm possible solutions, then select one to try. During this age period children will be offered many choices for extra-curricular activities. Help them choose which ones are possible within the framework for your family. This is a good time for children to begin to learn to think about all of the considerations that go into making a decision - a good start to realizing that none of us can say “Yes” to everything! As the years continue, so do the number and complexity of the choices that confront our children. As parents, we want to be there to keep our children safe, but we have to be careful not to take away the opportunity of learning from mistakes and stifle independence. Probably one of the hardest jobs we have is to know when to intervene and when to back off and let our children make choices to work out problems on their own. A child who has had practice making choices over the years, both with successes and mistakes, will be better equipped to make decisions with a sense of confidence and well-being. Although independence is a goal we strive to create in our child, a phone call home for advice once in a while is a sign that our child is using us as one of the sources in their choice-making process, and I doubt we would want it any other way. QC Family Focus - April 2014 7
Early Care and Education – The building blocks to our future
DEB GUSTAFSON Executive Director Child Care and Family Services A Branch of the SCOTT COUNTY FAMILY Y The facts about the 119,932 infants and toddlers in Iowa tell us an important story about what it is like to be a very young child in this state and the important resources that can change the future life course for children so that they can get the best start! This comes from the National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families. They put out an annual paper entitled “Zero to Three” that talks about the youngest children in each state and the issues they face. The article further goes on to remind us that the science of early childhood development tells us that, during the first three years of life, the brain undergoes dramatic development as the child acquires the ability to think, speak, learn and reason. A baby’s early experiences shape the brains architecture into a strong – or fragile foundation for learning, health and success in the workplace. So what does that mean to us – the adults that are responsible for Iowa’s youngest children? It means that we have a very important job! As parents you can read to your child (yes even infants), sing to them (no it does not matter if you cannot carry a tune), speak with not at them and tell them about everything that is going on in their world. The more language they hear the more they learn! Spend time enjoying your child and discover your world through their eyes – the world is an amazing place when you are just discovering
what everything is and how it all works together. Make use of the many wonderful experiences that are offered in our community for children, including: local parks, the zoo the museums, and libraries. If you have a concern about your child’s development you can contact your child’s physician, the local AEA or Resource and Referral for information regarding age and stage developmentally appropriate milestones. Look for high quality early care and education programs – those that are involved in quality rating systems. These centers and homes have made a commitment to reach for the highest levels of care for children and are well aware of how important it is to give children a wide variety of age and stage developmentally appropriate experiences. You can find Quality Rating Systems centers and homes at www. dhs.state.ia.us/iqrs/qrs_providers. Finally advocate for the youth in our community - support high quality early care and education by letting your legislators know how important this is to you and how this issue affects our community. When we meet the needs of our youngest children we are preparing them to enter school ready to learn. Children who enter school already ready to learn have proven to be more successful and are more likely to be reading by third grade. Students who are reading by third grade are more likely to graduate high school and those who graduate have a better chance of going to college and finding a job that will help them to become happy contributing members of our community.
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Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa…what is Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa? Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa strives to ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful.” How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa ensure that “Every child beginning at birth will be healthy and successful” in Scott County? Through community involvement community priorities are established. The Scott County Kids Early Childhood board may contract with a community agency to provide a completely unique service or an already existing service may be modified or enhanced to meet a particular need. Often the limited funding Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa has is utilized to meet identified community need; other times, needs can be met through facilitating communication with the early childhood service providers. Our community is fortunate to have a vast array of caring early childhood professionals. What is the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board? The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board is comprised of community leaders in the areas of education, health, human services, faith, business and of course parents. How does Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa get the funding they disperse? From the Early Childhood Iowa state board. The state departments supporting Early Childhood Iowa are; the Department of Education, Department of Human Services and Department of Health. Funding must be for services for children prenatal through age 5. How does Scott County Kids decide how to spend funding? Through evaluation of community forum information and community data assessments the Scott County Kids Early Childhood Board has established community priorities. These community priorities drive funding decisions. The priorities are as follows: 1. Advance healthy physical and mental development for all children, with a priority to at-risk children. 2. Increase access to affordable quality learning environments for all children. 3. Increase awareness regarding the importance of the early years. 4. Increase positive relationships between children and parents. 5. Increase the number of center and home based providers meeting quality standards. Are the same services always funded? Not always. In addition to funding decisions meeting community priorities, funding decisions adjust to community resources as well. For instance if a funding source becomes available in our community to provide a service that Scott County Kids has traditionally funded, Scott County Kids would adjust or reduce funding accordingly. Any unobligated funding would then be contracted to another community priority. …and it’s not all about funding! We strive to enrich the early childhood system of Scott County. The system is made up of many private and public service providers – all working to better the lives of children.
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Quad Cities National Week of the Young Child Celebration Dianna Saelens QCAEYC & Davenport Schools
From day one a child is exploring and discovering a new world, and learning through all interactions and experiences. During the first 2000 days (birth through the first day of Kindergarten), the brain develops more rapidly than at any other time period. These first 2,000 days have a profound impact on a child’s future wellbeing, ability to learn, and overall life success. With statistics like these, it’s easy to see the need for high quality care and education in child development is stronger than ever. To address some of today’s most pressing early childhood issues, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is hosting its annual Week of the Young Child, the week of April 6-12. The National Association for the Education of Young Children first established the Week of the Young Child in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later life. The Week of the Young Child is a time to
Mothers, join us for an evening out with your son(s) at Chick-fil-A Davenport. Your hosts will be princesses and knights. Enjoy photo opportunities, tasty food, and quality time with the family.
plan how we—as citizens of a community, of a state, and of a nation—will better meet the needs of all young children and their families. We can show support for early learning in our community by promoting early literacy programs, thanking teachers who care for our children, and working to ensure that our public policies support early learning for all young children. Listed below are some special events the Quad Cities has planned to celebrate and support children, families, and early childhood educators during the month of April: • April 9th at 10:00, Iowa Statewide Stroll to Support Quality Early Childhood Experiences. Wherever you are in the state, you can participate by heading outside and strolling to show your support for quality early childhood experiences. • April 15th Laff it Up Comedy Night at Comedy Sports sponsored by QCAEYC. Visit www.quadcitiesaeyc. org for details on how to purchase tickets. • April 17th Family Museum STEAM Night. An evening of free science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities that the whole family can participate in. Please sign up at your participating child care center or contact the Family Museum. • April 26th-Scott County Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day. A day of free, fun, and engaging activities to support a healthy lifestyle. Occurring at the West YMCA, 9:00-1:00. • April 26th WQPT Ready to Learn Conference. An opportunity for caregivers and parents to learn more about current trends in the early education field. Contact WQPT for more information.
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Is My Child Ready For Kindergarten?
Sherri Marceau Principal- Alan Shepard Elementary School North Scott Community School District
In the North Scott District, we just finished with Kindergarten Round Up... (Sidebar, I’ve always hated that term, “round up.” I still think of a cowboy with a lasso.) Regardless, it’s this time of year that parents continue to ask of us... “How do I know if my child is ready for Kindergarten?” I have a whole litany of answers that I could provide... but the bottom line is that you know your child better than anyone. Having taught Kindergarten for eight years and also with a strong background in early childhood education, my best advice is... ➢ Can your child sit and listen to a story? ➢ Can your child talk about that story? make predictions? ➢ Does your child understand that the print on the page tells about the pictures? ➢ Do they know that they go from the front to the back, the top to the bottom, the left to the right? ➢ Can they share? ➢ Do they get along well with peers? (not necessarily siblings...) ➢ Are they able to keep their hands to themselves? Those are the typical questions I ask of parents. You will notice that I did not mention letters, sounds, numbers, etc. I really feel that that is OUR job, as teachers. If they can demonstrate some or most of those aforementioned behaviors, then most likely they are “ready” for Kindergarten. In the North Scott School District, we have a PreKindergarten program which we developed for students who are old enough for Kindergarten (five by Sept. 15th) but whose parents feel they would like to wait a year before sending them to school. Often times, they have summer birthdays. This is the tenth year of our program and we have expanded it from one classroom to two. We have seen great success through this program and our students are definitely benefitting from the extra year of maturity as well as another opportunity to be in a learning environment. We don’t tell parents whether or not to send their child to the Pre-K program, we simply offer it as another option for families. It is ultimately up to parents. Since I am seldom a “few words” type of person, of course I have a few other thoughts. My son has a May birthday and I knew when he was less than a year old that he would be six when I sent him to Kindergarten. 12
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My daughter has an April birthday and I am here to tell you that she could have gone when she was three. What I did NOT think of when my son was five years old, was in regard to sending him to college. I sent him to college when he was 19 years old rather than at age 18. He graduated in 3 1/2 years but I am absolutely certain that had he been a full year younger when I tearfully waved good-bye, I don’t believe he would have met such success. That 18th year of maturity was just as important as his fifth year of maturity. As we continue to provide the (free) Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for four year old students in Iowa, we are seeing far more kids come to school with pre-reading skills in place. Hooray! That has been an amazing opportunity for our youngest students. It has also caused us to “step up our game” in our Kindergarten classrooms. That is not a bad thing but it does play into that question of whether or not a child is “ready” for Kindergarten. My best advice... spend some time with your child - reading books, talking about their surroundings, reading books, introducing new vocabulary words and did I mention reading books? If your child is five years old, we want them in school! We take kids wherever they are at, and we will get them as far as we possibly can. If you have a child entering Kindergarten this fall, take every advantage of every possible moment between now and late August... oh, and I forgot to mention... read a book.
Check out our Early Childhood Section at www.qcfamilyfocus.com to see video reports on the 10 things your child should know before heading to Kindergarten.
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Preventing Summer Learning Loss Jill D. Evola-Vokt Education Consultant - tutor doctor Did you realize that from the time schools get out at the end of May to the time they begin again in August, the average student loses almost 50% of what he or she learned that school year? That means that at the start of each new school year, it is necessary for teachers to go back and review what had already been learned but forgotten, especially in the basics like math and reading skills. The first months of school are a struggle to bring back what was lost over the summer from lack of practice and a shift away from systematic academic skills including study skills, keeping track of homework assignments, focus on critical thinking and problem solving. It is not an exaggeration to say that many kids come back to school with “lazy learning muscles” after a long summer off! While “down time” provides kids with opportunities to be involved in important summer activities with family and friends, there is a very measurable price to be paid for summers off from learning. Fortunately, there are solutions to keeping your child’s abilities from slipping during break times. One solution is to keep your child engaged in learning through a reading program and regular “no-screens” (TV, computer,
tablets, etc.) time to encourage reading. Delving deeply into a topic of interest for your child (i.e. sharks, volcanoes, the Civil War) involving reading, researching online, watching video clips, keeping a notebook or preparing a presentation, and visiting museums or special exhibits will strengthen many of the academic skills needed to succeed in school. For children who need one-on-one assistance to strengthen weak subject areas like math and reading, a personal in-home tutor during the summer months will give them an incredible boost for the new school year. Tutor Doctor tutors work with kids to fill in the missing material, strengthen what is not solidly understood, and build a firm base to start the new school year. We tutor in all subjects, all grades including college level courses, and test prep. Kids are ready to jump right into school and be successful in their new grade! Confidence soars! We have seen many students transformed with the help of their own tutor who has been carefully selected and matched to their needs. If you would like to see your son or daughter get ahead this summer and be better prepared to tackle the next school year, visit www. tutordoctorqca.com to set up a free, no obligation consultation. This month there is a special for 2 free hours of tutoring with a new enrollment.
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The Grittier, the Better: Preparing Children for Success Todd Zachary Headmaster, Rivermont Collegiate How do we measure success in education? GPA and standardized test scores are a time-honored metric, given their influence on college admission panels. While these metrics have their place in defining academic achievement, do they truly measure how well we, as educators and parents, are preparing our children for the world beyond school – in other words, for real life? Let me highlight a far more important measure that is often overlooked in the wash of analytical assessment data: grit. Grit is the ability to accept new challenges, even after repeated failure, with confidence, humility, and an unquenchable passion and drive. Grit is a significant predictor of success, even more so than talent or ability. Life is not a 100 yard sprint where the slightest fault can spell disaster, but rather a series of marathons, full of ups and downs, poor starts, mid-race cramps, and both tail and headwinds. Is your child prepared for a sprint or a marathon? How do you increase their grit? First, let’s start with the premise that repeated success is far overrated, even detrimental, to the education process. Now before you toss this article aside, hear me out. Yes, it is vitally important that children succeed, continually reaching educational and developmental goals. But equally critical is that children
(and adults as well) be continually challenged to explore new ideas and experiences. Set-backs, even failure, are inevitably part of that experience. You cannot brush the dirt off your clothes and stare a challenge square in the eye with fiery determination if you never fall in the first place. Teaching grit is a team effort for parents and educators. Look for educational opportunities and experiences that are challenging and take your child out of their comfort zone. Children have their strengths and weaknesses. Their educational experience, both in and out of school, should challenge both. I taught skiing to elementary students in Alaska. I started the first lesson by falling in front of the students. I’d chuckle, pick myself up, and continue on. The point, I told them, is that in skiing everyone falls - the important thing is to get back up. So while we all want, strive for, and praise success, do not pass on the opportunity to celebrate a valiant “all in” effort, especially when it comes up short. Yell the loudest not when your child crosses the finish line, but when they face adversity, grit their teeth, and press on. There is a growing body of work in the educational field championing this approach. I highly recommend the work of researcher Angela Duckworth - her lectures on the subject are available on YouTube – simply search “Angela Duckworth grit.” And remember - the grittier, the better.
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In my current quest for self-improvement I realized my focus on physical and spiritual health has caused me to ignore a huge source of heartache and squabbles in my life: money. The word “budget” is stressful enough, let alone the work, the dedication, the willpower it takes to pay off debt. My husband and I decided our first bold move would be to trim our satellite bill. When we told our kids we were losing their favorite channels for a bit, our 8 year old did the math. “Wow, in a year we will save $720, that’s a good chunk for vacation, let’s do it!” Before I could explain that our switch was only for a month, he convinced his sisters a year was a good idea. I was so proud of their decision, that I couldn’t tell them that vacation was not a priority. We are paying down debt, saving for their education, and looking towards the not so distant retirement. But how do you talk to kids about family savings? How do you get them excited about paying off your Kohl’s card? How do you keep up the momentum? As with many things in the lives of younger children, things need to be learned by example, repeated, and have a bit of fun attached.
Create realistic, measurable goals and reward progress. If we are under budget for our water bill, it goes towards the Family Night envelope. Our kids are more conscientious about leaving the water running while brushing their teeth or taking long showers. We buy groceries with cash. Change left from each trip is secretly distributed for “treasure hunts.” The kids clean and organize to find the money, which goes into the vacation jar. They are careful to also check the car and the bottom of my purse. As we pay down debt, we praise the kids for not asking to go out to eat so much. Similarly, they have stopped asking for every new toy, instead offering to sell their well-loved toys to save even more. We celebrate our progress by doing something fun, yet frugal, like a trip to the library. Jennifer Woelke, Director at the QC Child Development Center suggested teaching younger kids how to identify money by playing matching games or by doing crayon rubbings. She suggested empowering kids by teaching them about giving. Woelke explains, “Kids don’t realize that their small contributions can add up fast and be beneficial. Choose an organization, find change, and chart their progress. They’ll learn about math, healthy competition, and have a sense of pride about giving.” In our house, when you give first, the rest seems to fall in to the right place.
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Are you Money Smart? We all could use a little help when it comes to managing our finances. Money doesn’t come with instructions, and that’s why more than 200 financial institutions, businesses, schools, libraries and others are joining together to help support financial education during Money Smart Week – April 5th through the 12th. During the week, more than 160 classes will be offered for all ages and walks of life. All presentations are free, educational and involve no sales pitches. These special events and classes offered in the Quad Cities include free shred days as well as presentations on creating a trust and questions to ask your financial advisor. A new event is the Money Smart Kids READ for children and their grandparents at the Davenport Public Library.
Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign to promote financial education. Launched in 2002 by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the program is now active in more than 45 states through national partnerships with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Cooperative Extension and the American Library Association. Every year a local coalition of partners in the Quad Cities take an active role in Money Smart Week by offering activities to help present useful financial information. Put it on your calendar and learn something new to help you manage your money. For more information and activity listings visit http://www.moneysmartweek.org/findevents for a full calendar of events.
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Education Savings
Karla Pitzen Financial Advisor - Waddell & Reed
Childhood, as we all know, is a time to be cherished. Care-free afternoons at the park and the pool. Playing with friends. Celebrating birthdays. It’s also a time of learning, as in learning to walk, learning the alphabet and learning to ride a bike. And before long, those early and simpler lessons give way to the more complex, as in solving mathematical equations, conducting science experiments and writing compositions. As much as we may not want to admit it, the innocence of our children’s youth passes much too quickly, and as parents it’s never too soon for us to help them prepare for their future – especially when it comes to saving for their education. A few of your savings options are introduced here: UGMA (Uniform Gift to Minors Act) and UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) • A custodial account that allows you to transfer or gift assets to a minor without setting up a trust • The custodian can make withdrawals from the account for the benefit of the child, as long as the expenses are for legitimate needs. • Friends and family may contribute (up to $14,000 a person each year free of gift tax) to a child’s account. Coverdell Education Savings Account • A trust or a custodial account that allows you to invest $2,000 per year, per child up to age 18, to save for educational expenses.
• Other family members can set up Coverdell ESAs in your child’s name. • The funds may be used to cover costs associated with attending elementary or secondary shool, be it public, private or religious. Covered costs include uniforms, transportation and computers for school-related purposes. Section 529 College Savings Plan • There are no income restrictions on the account owner. You – as well as others – may contribute regularly in any amount you choose until a maximum balance per beneficiary is reached. • With the annual $14,000 gift tax exclusion (or $28,000 in the case of a married couple) relatives or friends can donate substantial amounts to a 529 account without incurring gift tax. • Earnings and qualified withdrawals on the account are federal income tax-deferred, enabling fund amounts to potentially increase faster than a comparable taxable account. State and local taxes may apply. Please remember that the investments inside of these savings options involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses associated with 529 plans carefully before investing. An investor should also consider, before investing, whether the investor’s or designated beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state’s 529 college savings plan. More information about 529 plans is available in the issuers official statement, which should be read carefully before investing. The availability of tax or other benefits may be conditioned on meeting certain requirements.
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Kelly Henderhsot Communications Officer, DHCU Community Credit Union Stacey Maifeld Lutheran Services in Iowa | Iowa KidsNet It’s that time of year when many of us are thinking about ew spring cleaning. The and temperatures areCounties, on the rise sometimes scary process of pregnancy, childbirth, to Scott, Clinton Muscatine so youParent can airPals out isyour house. The snow has melted new infant care and beyond. Our program allows a free and voluntary support (fingers crossed), so you can finally get rid of the salt us to start working with families as soon as a mom option for parents who are pregnant or have residue being tracked into your house. If you’re really infants or young children. Meet one of the Parent is confirmed pregnant, until the child turns 5.” ambitious, maybe you’ll even tackle the garage. Pals workers, Deb Burke! family But dosupport you ever think about spring cleaning for What do you enjoy about supporting families? How long have you been with LSI? 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Education The Great Piggy Bank Adventure Makes Learning About Money Fun! Tawnya Hambly Public Relations Director, JA of the Heartland www.jaheartland.org
Did you know that April is known as National Financial Literacy Month? It is recognized in the United States to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach Americans how to develop healthy habits with money management. You are never too young to start establishing healthy financial habits. And, you are never too old to brush up on some money tips. Junior Achievement partnered with T. Rowe Price to develop a new portal that provides all sorts of financial information for students, like you, and, for parents and teachers too. You can find the portal at www. moneyconfidentkids.com/JA. When you check it out – you will see fun games focused on money management for you to play. You will also see lessons and resources your teacher can use in the classroom, and helpful ways for parents to start money management discussions with you and the rest of your family at home. My favorite part of the portal is the online game, The Great Piggy Bank Adventure. It makes learning about money and investing fun! The game takes you on a journey through a virtual world where you take on life’s adventures. The object of the game is to earn enough Truffles to reach your dream goals. It sounds fun, doesn’t it? If you don’t have a computer at home - no problem! You can visit www.moneyconfidentkids.com/JA the next time you are at your public library or when you have some free time at school. In the meantime, here’s a fun activity to get you thinking about money management skills and what you can do to start developing those healthy habits! Money Tracker: Tracking how you spend, save, and share your money each month is an important habit to develop. It helps you see where your money is going and what habits you might want to change so you can save more. During the month of April track where you earn and 24
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spend your money. Money you earned in April: Allowance: $_ _____________________________ Work: $___________________________________ Gifts: $___________________________________ Other: $_ _________________________________ What is the total amount you have earned? _ _____ Money you spent in April: Toys and games: $__________________________ Food: $___________________________________ Presents: $_ _______________________________ Money you gave to others: $__________________ Other: $_ _________________________________ What is the total amount you have spent? $_ _____ Are you happy with the results? Do you have ideas on how you could earn more and spend less? Did anything surprise you about your money habits? ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Understanding where your money comes from and where it goes is an important habit to develop. You can use this tool every month to help you make wise choices about your money and achieve your dream goals. Have fun! Article content is a part of www.moneyconfidentkids.com/JA.
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The Life of a Worm Evin Ersan Hopewell Elementary 6th Grade Student
Have you ever wondered about the life of a worm? I had not thought of it much until I chose worms as a topic for the science fair. I chose worms because I thought basing a project around a live creature would be interesting and fun. The more I thought about worms, the more I had questions like: where do worms live, what do they eat and what benefit, if any, do they have in our world. This project has helped me to find the answers to all of these questions. Here is what I learned about earthworms. To help you fill in the blanks, watch my report at the link listed below or scan the qr code! Earthworms are smooth and they have many small _______ to their bodies. Each _______has small hairs that help the worm _____. Earthworms have no _______; their bodies are made mostly of muscles. Earthworms are usually white, gray, pink, or reddish brown. This is because some earthworms have red _____, which you can see through their skin. Earthworms do have a ______and a _____ but no eyes or nose, and believe it or not, they do have the senses of touch and ______. Earthworms can be a variety of sizes, from less than 1 mm long to almost 30 cm long. There is even a report about earthworms in Australia that grow over 2 meters long! Most earthworms survive about _______before they are _______ or ______ in some way. Some earthworms can give off a bad tasting ________ that will not taste good to their _______. This may help them survive a bit longer. Some can also regrow ___________. Earthworms live in our soil. They like ______.
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_______ soil enriched with dead ________, and are most happy in temperatures ranging from____ to ____ degrees. They also tend to live in the top meter of the soil where there are lots of _____________ ______. During dry times or winter they will tend to go _________ into the soil. Earthworms dig _______ up to 2 meters and they do not come up during the________ because they do not like ______. They only come up when it is __________ or when it is ______ heavily. Earthworms eat a variety of foods including: ______________, small insects, _________ _______ ______, and biodegradable organic materials. They can eat up to their own body weight in one _______. So, do earthworms benefit our world? Yes. Worms are like super ______ _______. They help make our ______ healthy enough to grow ______. The ______ that worms make below the ________ help water, minerals and air to flow through which makes the _______more enriched. Worms also make free __________. Worms leave behind castings (basically worm poop) that are filled with ________ for the _____. Healthy ______is very important to our _________. Good _______ensures we can grow all sorts of ________ and______.
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Digging in the Dirt
Diane Baker Youth Development Educator Serving Metro & Military youth University of Illinois Extension
As you think about spring, think about gardening. Most importantly, think about gardening with your kids. Gardening is a terrific way to engage your kids in science and in healthy living. Growing your own garden is an excellent way for kids to learn about plant growth and development – and, depending on what you choose to grow, it’s a very tasty way to learn about plants as well. Start small – If this is your first time gardening, think about starting with a container garden. You can use old buckets, tires, pots … anything that you have around your house or that you can purchase inexpensively at a thrift store. You’ll just need to be sure you have proper drainage and good soil. For lots of ideas and tips on Container Gardening, visit our University of Illinois Extension website at: http:// urbanext.illinois.edu/containergardening. At this website, you’ll find great information for planning and planting container gardens as well as video demonstrations. You can also link to our YouTube site which has some great gardening tips. Spark interest – get your kids interested in gardening now – before the first sprouts of spring. “Literature in the Garden,” a part of our Jr. Master Gardener curriculum has some great ideas for connecting children’s books with handson activities. For example, the book “Tops & Bottoms” by Janet Stevens is a great story about lazy Mr. Bear and the Hare family. The Hare family made very good use of Mr. Bear’s garden space by splitting the harvest “top” or “bottom.” When Mr. Bear requested that he get the top half, the Hare’s planted root vegetables and enjoyed a bountiful harvest of carrots, beets and radishes. You can probably guess what happened next year when Mr. Bear requested that he get the bottom half of the garden. The story is a great way to get kids thinking about the different types of vegetables that you can grow in your garden. To extend the story further, take your kids to a local grocery store or market and encourage them to identify which vegetables are grown in the top half of the garden and which are grown in the bottom half. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, encourage them to identify which part of the plant we are eating: root (carrot), stem (celery), leaf (lettuce), seed (pea), etc. Taste Testing – sampling new fruits and vegetables 26 April 2014 - QC Family Focus
is always a great way to get kids excited about making healthy choices and trying new foods. It’s also important to think about how foods can taste very different – even if it is the same type of food. To help kids think about this, buy 1 each of several different varieties of apples (for example, 1 Granny Smith, 1 Red Delicious, 1 Gala, and 1 Braeburn). Ask your kids to look at them closely and make observations about what they see. Slice each apple and again, make observations about what they see. At this point, they can also make observations about what each variety smells like. Then, let them taste each variety and note how the tastes and textures are different – some are more sweet and some are more tart; some are more crisp and others are more soft. This is one simple example of how similar foods can taste different – and the importance of trying foods at different times and prepared in different ways. When you grow your own garden, your kids will quickly learn how foods fresh from the garden have a much different taste than foods purchased at the store – whether fresh produce, frozen or canned. The Jr. Master Gardener Program is a great way to get kids involved in gardening. If you work with a group of kids or have a small number of kids in your neighborhood who might enjoy gardening together this summer, then you may be interested in our upcoming Jr. Master Gardener training. The training will be Thursday, April 17th at the Quad City Botanical Center. Registration will be $10 and available through University of Illinois Extension at: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/. The training is designed for adults who will be working with youth in a Jr. Master Gardener Club. Starting a club is easy – you’ll learn more at the training.
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OneUntil way 21, Linda and I have said to each other economy continues to tighten and things continue significant of which can be in the financial realm. As the heart. It’s called Dance Marathon, (we’ve come to know it to cos another, it’s all worked out OK. Until now.or Just in case you’re wondering ... recently, “Yikes! How did this happen? economy continues to tighten and things continue to cost more and more, many seniors are finding that – despite now. Just in case you’re wondering . . . as DM)…but dancing isn’t the focus. Dancing becomes the you’re nothas alone. more and more, many seniors are finding that – despite Where the time gone?? 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Prevention and Resiliency: 2 Keys for Raising Happy, Healthy Kids
Christine Gradert Angie Kendall
Family Resources Child Abuse Council
“It takes a village” - An old adage that still rings true today. Every person will imagine something different when they hear those famous words and in most cases it is a positive picture: children playing together on the playground; neighbors helping a child up from a spilled bicycle; families reading together before bed; a teacher comforting an upset child. No matter what you picture the message is that protecting children is everyone’s business and together, we can and do make those pictures a reality. Every day across the country children are abused and neglected. As much as it hurts to imagine our children suffering harm and adversity we must realize that child abuse and neglect continues to be a very real problem with very real complications for both the child and the entire community. However, there is hope and there is help. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and here in the Quad Cities the Child Abuse Council, Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois Trauma Informed Care Consortium Prevention Team and Family Resources are reaching out to raise awareness and help educate people. We know that child abuse happens with more frequency than we want to imagine and can have damage more long lasting than we understand but most importantly and above all else-child abuse is completely preventable. Child abuse and neglect knows no racial, socioeconomic or geographic boundaries. This means it takes every person working together to develop a community where children and families feel supported, where students feel like they belong
and where parents can get help. Studies have shown that while it’s important to protect children from harm, it’s equally important that as parents and a community, we focus on building our children’s emotional and social skills. This is referred to as “building resiliency.” Resiliency allows children to develop a “protective shield” so that when stressful things do happen, they are better able to cope, recover and bounce back. Every person in our community can play a part in building resilient children. Many people don’t realize they are already doing things in their everyday lives that promote what are called the protective factors-or the things research has found that keep children safe. Little things, like eating together, raking leaves as a family, asking your child neighbor about his soccer game or having special family traditions help families bond and let children know they are not alone. Every community member can make an effort to reach out and talk to children positively such as encouraging and complimenting a young adult working at a business they frequent or by complimenting a parent who is in the throes of child rearing. The Child Abuse Council, Eastern Iowa-Western Illinois Trauma Informed Care Consortium Prevention Team are dedicated to those who need help and to teaching our entire village that protecting children is everyone’s business. For more information or to reach out for help call Child Abuse Council at 309-786-1466 or Family Resources at 563-445-0557. For more information about activities around National Child Abuse Prevention month in April contact the Child Abuse Council at 309-786-1466 X110 or by emailing angiek@childabuseqc.org .
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Kirk Marske Director- Career Cruising Quad Cities
Mid-way through my junior year at Augustana College, one of my professors told our communications class “if you don’t do an internship, you probably won’t have a job when you graduate.” That warning created enough urgency to get me over to the college career center to begin the internship application process that same day. Internships are a great workforce development tool for employers while also providing a valuable opportunity for students. Business coach Dr. Daneen Skube of Interpersonal Edge calls internships “a pipeline for future pre-screened employees.” Skube points out there are many mutual benefits from internships including: • Student interns get real-world experience while businesses “try out” potential employees before making a hiring commitment • Student interns often re-generate the motivation that brought a company’s employees to that industry, creating a better work environment
• Student interns can demonstrate what they are actually capable of accomplishing, giving employers a deeper look than interviews and resumes can provide An internship did become part of my personal career path and an important step of my work in broadcasting. My internship at a radio station was primarily administrative-based but it put me in position to make connections in sales and programming, thanks in part to a supportive internship supervisor that offered flexibility in my responsibilities. After my internship, I was hired part-time in programming and a short time later my first full-time job was directly related to the work I did as an intern. When I talk to students about the value of internships, I do so based on personal experience. Career Cruising Quad Cities business partners offer internships to area students by registering them as Work-based Learning Activity. Students and educators using Career Cruising Quad Cities have easy access to internship information and can even contact the business partners directly through our system. Mickle Communications, publisher of QC Family Focus Magazine, is one CCQC business partner offering internships. Students interested in marketing and writing can apply for a 5-hour per week internship to help develop marketing plans and write stories for publication. Other CCQC business partners offering internships include Athletico Physical Therapy, Vizient, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, KJWW Engineering Consultants, and more. Although most internships serve college students, some internships are available for high school students. No matter where you are in your education, including an internship in your career plan might be the decision that puts you on the fast track to achieving your career goals. Career Cruising Quad Cities is administered by Junior Achievement of the Heartland in partnership with The Moline Foundation. To learn more or volunteer, visit www. CareerCruisingQuadCities.org.
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Moline High School Students Win NO MORE Teen Dating Abuse Video Challenge Submitted by Verizon Wireless Last month, Verizon Wireless, along with the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon recognized a team of students from Moline High School who won the NO MORE Teen Dating Abuse Video Challenge at a school assembly. The students, Gabrielle Pinc, Travis Meier, Elane Edwards and J.J. Schrick, created a 30-second video that calls for an end to teen dating violence and promotes healthy relationships. “It is important that young people can recognize signs of an unhealthy relationship and know how to get out,” said Simon, a former prosecutor who founded Virtual Legal Clinics to aid abuse survivors in underserved areas of the state. “These students produced strong messages to help their peers identify the signs of unhealthy relationships and showed that it’s never too late to seek help or speak up when you see a friend in trouble.” The students’ video helps bring attention to an issue that sometimes goes unknown, but is highly prevalent. • One in three adolescents in the U.S. is the victim of
physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. • One in ten high school students has been intentionally slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. • One quarter of high school girls have been victims of physical or sexual abuse. “The unique perspective that teens bring to these videos is so important in helping to increase their understanding, awareness and communication on the topic of healthy relationships and domestic violence,” said Brian Pascoe, region president, Verizon Wireless. “We are proud of their work and appreciate the opportunity to support this program with the Lt. Governor.” At the assembly Moline High School was presented with $1,000 for hosting the winning students’ entry and winning students each received an iPad.
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Chiropractic Relief for Neck and Low Back Pain Dennis Lopez, D.C Faculty Clinician, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics
Parents, mentors, a a career technique that combines chiropractic principles andfor planning osteopathic principles by Allan Stoddard, D.O. The
If you’ve ever had neck pain or low back pain then Cox Technic uses aCareer specially designed chiropractic Kirk Marske Cruising Quad Cities, Director you know that it can vary in table that performs specific flexion and traction of In a few short weeks, duration and intensity. Some the spine. This technique the spine and high school seniors will decompresses finish people have minor aches that restores motion to the vertebral joints. their classes, enjoy the pomp subside after a few days of circumstance There areofmany ways to treat neck pain and and graduation, rest, while others have severe backmove pain, into fromthe lownext forcephase instrument adjustments to and or chronic back pain. Whether mechanically assisted adjustments with a drop tables of their young adult lives. For the neck and back pain comes or the this flexion-traction tabletake for individuals who are many, transition will from an injury or feels like it concerned about the “pop” or “crack.” Chiropractic them to a four-year college. just started one morning, you want relief. is a safe option inparents, today’s many healthfactors care Forand theeffective students and their Chiropractic is a proven and effective treatment will affect their education choices including tuition environment. for musculoskeletal conditions including neck and low costs, Citations:course of study, and location of the college or Cooperstein, R., &decisions Gleberzon, B. (2004). Technique systems in– But some – or rather indecisions back pain. Millions of people suffer from neck and low university. chiropractic. (1st ed.). Edinburgh, UK: Churchhill Livingstone. Retrieved from can turn four-year college plans into a longer experience. back pain every year and they seek several different http://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/ Morris, (1999, January). Chiropractic rehabilitation of a patient theseC.facts: types of treatment. Chiropractic offers an alternative Consider with s1 radiculopathy associated with a large lumbar disk herniation. Retrieved http://www.jmptonline.org/article/S0161-4754(99)70105-3/abstract 80% of college students start college without declaring that has been proven safe and effective without the use •from Snow, G. (2001, May). Chiropractic management of a patient a major with lumbar spinal stenosis. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ of drugs or surgery. 50% ofGudavalli, studentsM.,inCambron, the U.S. change their major at least Chiropractic uses orthopedic and neurological •pubmed/11353943 J., & McGregor, M. (2006, July). A once clinical trial and subgroup analysis to compare flexion-distraction exams to develop an individualized care plan based on randomized with active exercise for chronic low back pain. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi. • On average, students who change their major change each patient’s needs. During the examination, the doctor nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16341712 it three times will discover any decreased range of motion with or without pain. The neurological exams help the doctor to find any loss of function, sensation or numbness. After determining the cause of a patient’s low back The more you insure with Allstate, the less you pay. pain, chiropractors can instruct and guide each patient In fact, safe drivers who insure their home and car through a plan that includes chiropractic techniques or can save up to 33%. 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Got a headache? Think Genesis physical therapy Linda Barlow Genesis Corporate Communications
Pain relievers...vitamins...massage therapy... acupuncture...chiropractic... There are many interventions that headache sufferers will try to stop their discomfort. However, there’s one effective method that people often overlook: physical therapy. What makes physical therapy different? “Physical therapy can address the musculoskeletal issues that lead to headaches. The most effective treatment for headaches is to find the underlying structural cause or contributor to the headache and focus treatment on that area,” says Genesis physical therapist Bridget Blunk, who is an orthopedic-certified specialist. “Physical therapists focus on restoring function. We work with headache suffers to correct the problems causing their pain, whether it’s improving posture, restoring full range of motion or improving muscle flexibility, strength, endurance and motor control. We can also help them learn to prevent headaches through changes in posture and lifestyle.” Headaches have a multitude of causes; in fact, there are more than 150 diagnostic headache categories. Common examples include tension headache, migraine headache, mixed headache (combination of tension and migraine), cluster headache and cervicogenic (caused by the neck) headache. Tension and cervicogenic headaches, in particular, can be successfully addressed with physical therapy interventions.
Tension headaches, the most common type, can be caused by physical tension (poor posture, squinting to read) and emotional tension (stress, anxiety or tiredness). A cervicogenic headache can result from problems associated with discs, nerves, joints and muscles that can cause neck and head pain. Physical therapists treat problems related to these structures to achieve symptom relief or symptom management. “You get a cervicogenic headache as a result of something going on in the neck or the surrounding musculature,” Blunk said. “Patients might overuse a muscle in their neck, which refers pain to the head. There might be some sort of traumatic trigger to a specific joint in the neck. For example, I had a patient who had a minor car accident and hit her head on her car seat. One of the joints in her neck became stiff and wasn’t moving correctly, which led to horrible headaches. Her headaches were almost fully relieved after one treatment in physical therapy.” At Genesis Physical Rehabilitation, physical therapists can determine what is contributing to a headache and develop an individualized treatment plan. Physical therapy interventions to help headache can include: • Soft tissue mobilization • Joint mobilization • Posture correction • Relaxation/meditation • Stabilization exercises • Symptom management (stress, diet, sleep hygiene) • Myofascial release • Kinesiotaping • Modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cold laser, heat, cold) One in six Americans suffer from chronic headaches. “Physical therapy for headaches certainly isn’t a new concept, but it’s a treatment option that people don’t always consider,” Blunk concludes. “For many, it really works.” For more information, call Genesis physical therapy at (309) 281-4740 in Illinois and (563) 421-9660 in Iowa. QC Family Focus - April 2014
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Sunlight and Eye Damage Peter Fries, M.D.
Printed articles in magazines, newspapers and medical journals over the last several years have been continually reminding us of the variety of health risks associated with sunlight exposure. Damage to eyesight from sunlight or, more specifically, ultraviolet light has been known for decades, with more recent information identifying specific eye diseases that may be caused or worsened by life-long ultraviolet light exposure. Most of us are familiar with “snow-blindness”; a temporary burn of the front surface of the eye from intense ultraviolet (UV) light exposure over a short time. Usually associated with reflected sunlight from snow or water, it is painful and irritating, but in 1 - 2 days the eye and sight are back to normal. This sunburn of the eye can be completely protected against with the use of sunglasses with ultraviolet filters, just like suntan lotion with UV blockers can prevent sunburn on skin. While this is the most commonly known eye condition associated with UV exposure, several other ocular conditions have a strong association with UV. These include cataracts, macular degeneration, pterygium, and eye cancers. Cataracts are a thickening of the naturally clear focusing lens inside the eye. As the thickening increases, vision decreases and blurs. While surgery is highly successful at restoring vision related to cataracts, an increasingly active older population is requiring more cataract surgery to restore vision than in the past. Several studies suggest that UV exposure, smoking and oxidation may play a larger role in cataract formation than just plain aging. A study involving fisherman on the Chesapeake Bay found that those who wore sunglasses and a hat were 3 times less likely to develop cataracts than those who didn’t. Those that smoked were twice as likely to develop cataracts. Macular degeneration, a slowly progressive
deterioration of support cells in the center of vision, is becoming more common in the age group over 70. Agerelated macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual impairment for individuals age 50 and older. Much research has been done to identify the reasons for this increase and to clarify the causes of the disease. Two studies have shown an increased exposure to ultraviolet light increases the risk of this disease. A pterygium is a fleshy growth of tissue onto the cornea, the clear front window of the eye that can grow over the center of vision causing permanent scarring and visual loss. Under the microscope when removed, one can see typical UV damage in these growths that is similar to changes seen in sun-damaged skin. Although it can be surgically removed, in 30% of cases re-growth occurs. Melanoma is currently the 8th most common of all cancers with 32,000 new cases found each year. Occurring more commonly in lighter pigmented people, frequent severe sunburns as a child or teenager is a strong risk factor for the later development of this cancer. While melanoma is not common around the eye, basal cell carcinoma is with nearly 10,000 eyelid and eyebrow tumors removed each year in the United States. Here again the strongest risk factor for these cancers is longterm sun exposure. What can one do to protect themselves from these conditions? Clearly many of these conditions are related to age which can’t be controlled, but we can protect against excessive UV exposure from the sun. Good sunglasses with UV filters are the first line of defense. A hat with a wide brim will reduce UV light to the eye by up to 50%. Several brands of sun block with an SPF of 20 or more are made especially for use around the eyes to protect the delicate skin. Create good habits for your family as these measures may help to slow down the disease, although strong proof of this is still lacking for many of the conditions mentioned. Hopefully, as more studies are completed, a better understanding of environmental causes will greatly reduce these conditions in the future. Dr. Peter Fries, with Eye Surgeons Associates, is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and completed a fellowship in Ocular Oncology and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Fries practices at Eye Surgeons Bettendorf and Rock Island offices. For more information please visit our website at www.esaeyecare.com.
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Partial knee replacements are 100% outpatient. That means you’re home and resting within an average of 6 hours after the procedure! You’re young and active and used to going full out, but the pain in your knee is slowing you down. You don’t have to choose between the pain of doing nothing and the pain of a total knee replacement. When it comes to knee replacement, thousands of active people are taking a “less is more” approach. A partial knee replacement is far less invasive than a total replacement. It’s less painful, with a smaller incision. Less bone and soft tissue are removed. The knee feels much more natural – after all, up to two-thirds of your own knee is still there. The recovery is much faster, too, in an outpatient setting.
With the most knowledge and experience on minimally invasive procedures that get you back to your life quicker, consult Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Mendel of Orthopaedic Specialists to find out if a partial knee replacement is right for you. Call Orthopaedic Specialists today at 563-344-9292.
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NEW MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENT FOR TENNIS ELBOW AND OTHER CHRONIC TENDON CONDITIONS
Submitted by: Orthopaedic Specialists
Chronic tendinopathy is a condition of tendon injury that does not heal and remains painful despite rest. This condition results in an estimated 10 million-physician visits per year in the United States alone. Tennis elbow, one of the most common chronic tendinopathies, is often treated with open surgical procedures when pain and dysfunction persist despite conservative treatment. Recently a new minimally invasive technique has been developed based on the principles of phacoemulsification. This technique, which has been successfully applied to extract cataracts, is now being used to remove diseased tissue associated with chronic tendinopathies. This technique uses a specialized probe to break up and remove abnormal tissue to allow new healthy tissue to form. This process has been shown to be helpful in multiple tendinopathies including lateral epicondylosis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylosis (golfer’s elbow), plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinosis and other tendon insertion tendinopathies. The procedure usually takes a few minutes, requires no stitches, and offers quick recovery time for patients. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylosis) is a common problem that frequently results in disabling elbow pain. Most patients with tennis elbow improve with conservative treatment such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, rest, elbow straps, physical therapy, and steroid injections. While steroid injections frequently help alleviate acute pain associated with tennis elbow, more recent studies suggest that the injections may actually be harmful to the tendon. Patients who do not respond to conservative treatment may be candidates for the new minimally invasive technique. A recent study of this procedure showed a 95% success rate. Over 1,000 procedures have been performed in the United States with no reported significant complications. According to studies, the postoperative recovery is much faster compared to standard open procedures. Patients are allowed to resume nonrepetitive use in 2 days. After 5 days, patients are allowed to progress as tolerated. Some restriction of heavy use is expected (but not always necessary)
for approximately 6 weeks. “I am extremely pleased with the results I am seeing in my patients who have been treated with this procedure,” says Dr. Cobb. “They have reported high satisfaction, quick recovery, and lasting pain relief. I believe this new option will become the treatment of choice for removing the source of tendon pain. For example, one patient recently reported not having any pain following the surgery.” Dr. Cobb lectures throughout the United States and internationally on minimally invasive treatment options and teaches other physicians how to perform these surgical techniques in instructional labs. It was at one of these meetings where Dr. Cobb was presenting his research on minimally invasive procedures that he was introduced to this new remarkable minimally invasive technique for tendinopathies. Schedule your appointment today to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. To learn more about other minimally invasive options offered by Dr. Cobb, call 563.344.9292 or visit www.osquadcities.com. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Orthopaedic-Specialists-PC QC Family Focus - April 2014
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HOW DOES AN AGENT USE A POWER OF ATTORNEY? Curtis Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford, LLP
In this second part of our information about Powers of Attorneys, we will review their function and talk about how an agent can effectively use your Power of Attorney. A power of attorney, when used appropriately, can be a powerful legal instrument. In fact, many people choose to include one or more powers of attorney in their comprehensive estate plan. To get the most out of a power of attorney, it is essential to understand exactly what a power of attorney can and cannot do. It is also important to understand how an agent uses a power of attorney. As a reminder from last month’s article, a power of attorney is created when the principal, or person granting the authority, gives an agent the legal authority to act on the principle’s behalf. The authority that the principal grants can be very broad in the case of a general power of attorney or can be extremely narrow in the case of a limited POA. In addition, there are specialized powers of attorney such as a POA for healthcare that grants an agent broad powers but only in a specific area. In addition, it is a Wharton to understand what it means when a POA is made “durable”. Traditionally, a power of attorney would terminate upon the incapacity of the principal-precisely when most people want a POA to be effective. For this reason, the law created the “durable” power of attorney which is simply a POA that survives the incapacity of the principal.
Typically, all an agent needs to do to exercise the powers granted in a power of attorney is show the document to anyone involved in the proposed transaction. For example, imagine that your brother granted you a limited power of attorney to attend the closing of the sale of his home on his behalf. While it is certainly a good idea to let the parties involved in the transaction know ahead of time that you will be sitting in for your brother, legally all that is really required is that you show up with the original signed power of attorney document. The requirement that the signature of the principal be notarized typically serves as proof that an agent does, indeed, have the principle’s authority. Used properly, a Power of Attorney can be helpful in many circumstances; however, to protect yourself, it is best to work with an attorney experienced in these matters when drafting your legal documents. Nash Nash Bean & Ford are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. To receive a copy of our most recent newsletter “Your Estate Matters” or for a free consultation on Estate or Long Term Care Planning, call 800-644-5345, email info@nashbeanford.com or visit our website at www.nashbeanford.com, where you may also link to our blog and Facebook page. The firm devotes its practice primarily in the areas of estate, business and tax planning and related areas of the law, as well as elder law and trust administration and probate. We offer guidance and advice to our clients in every area of estate planning. This column is designed for general information purposes only, and is not intended, nor should be construed or relied upon, as legal advice. Please consult your attorney if specific legal information is desired.
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2730 Crow Creek Rd • Bettendorf, IA • (563) 332-7463 • We offer skilled rehab 6 days a week. That means you can get well and go home. • Our elegant dining area comes complete with china, crystal, linen table cloths and fa mily-style dining. • You never know when you might need special care. That’s why we work closely with all area hospitals and accept admissions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • We are conveniently located on Crow Creek in Bettendorf. •We offer tours of our facility 7 days a week! • Activities for all ages and abilities, a variety of religious services, and a caring and competent staff.
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Healthy Eating with a Twist… at Senior Star at Elmore Place
The chefs at Senior Star at Elmore Place retirement community know a thing or two about healthy eating but what they master is healthy cooking with a twist. With the unveiling of a new food program last month, chefs Denise Kroger and Kevin Kintz are spicing things up by using healthy alternatives and substitutions to a variety of recipes. Not only will you find the unexpected dining experience at this community including regular treats such as egg strata, baked salmon and cheesecake, but you will also find unique alternatives to the usual butter and fat ingredients that have made cooking more flavorful in the past. With a healthy all-around lifestyle as their main focus, here are few ideas from the chefs at Senior Star that will keep the wonderful taste but lose the unwanted saturated fats and added calories: ➢ Use a cornstarch and water mixture instead of using a roux (½ butter and ½ flour) to thicken sauces or soups. ➢ Use olive oil instead of butter. ➢ Use reduced fat cheese. ➢ Replace a few whole eggs with some egg whites. ➢ Use avocado sauce instead of a heavy cream reduction. Watch the talented chefs at senior star create this incredible dish! Log on to www.qcfamilyfocus.com. It is posted on our home page or scan the qr code to watch the video produced by Mickle Communications.
Here is one of many healthy recipes filled with flavor from the chefs at Senior Star: Baked Salmon with a Creamy Avocado Sauce Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10-12 minutes 6 salmon fillets (6 oz. each) ½ large avocado, peeled, pitted and quartered ¼ C fat free sour cream 1 T reduced fat mayonnaise 1 t lemon juice 1 t minced garlic ¼ t hot pepper sauce ¼ t Worcestershire sauce ¼ t salt ¼ t ground black pepper 1. Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, on aluminum foil lined baking sheet. Coat the fish with vegetable oil spray. 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the salmon for 15 minutes or until the fish is opaque throughout. 3. While the fish is cooking, mix the avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. 4. Place the cooked salmon on a plate and top with a dollop of the avocado sauce (2 T). Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 290 calories, 4g carbohydrate, 38g protein, 13g fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 1g fiber. To sample some of our dining delights, call Senior Star at Elmore Place for a personal tasting and tour at 563.359.0100. Watch for more information and community events focusing on Senior Star’s food program throughout the year.
Senior Star is hosting our 3rd Annual
Vintage Garden Party April 30, 2014 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
You’re invited to Senior Star at Elmore Place to enjoy lunch, lemonade, and tea. We’ll toast and cheer because at last Spring is here!
This is a free event open to the public. Please RSVP by calling: 563.275.6957 4502 Elmore Ave. Davenport, IA 52807 seniorstar.com AL# S0295
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FELLOWSHIP TRAINED PHYSICIANS
Tyson Cobb, M.D. hand and upper extremity surgery subspecialty certificate in surgery of the hand
Michael Dolphin, D.O. spine surgery
John Hoffman, M.D. sports medicine total joints subspecialty certificate in orthopaedic sports medicine
Tuvi Mendel, M.D. foot & ankle surgery total joints subspecialty certificate in orthopaedic sports medicine
The best orthopaedic care is closer than you think. You don’t have to go far to find the best in orthopaedic care. The experienced surgeons of OS practice at four convenient locations – Bettendorf, Davenport, Clinton and Moline. When you want orthopaedic care that gets you back to your life with less downtime, less pain, and a speedy recovery – choose the surgeons of OS.
Call 563-344-9292 to schedule an appointment at one of four locations: Bettendorf
Clinton
4480 Utica Ridge Rd.
2635 Lincoln Way
(located in Trinity Terrace Park)
(near Culver’s)
Davenport 3385 Dexter Ct.
Moline
(off Elmore Ave., near Best Buy)
(near Trinity Hospital’s 7th St. campus)
600 Valley View Dr.
Visit osquadcities.com and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/Orthopaedic-Specialists-PC. QC Family Focus - April 2014
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