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Your Mickle’s Worth by Mike Mickle

Happy New Year! The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has wrapped up. Now we are just back to the normal chaos. Since many of you asked, I’m admitting to my latest culinary catastrophe. Yes, I did try the cherry cream pie recipe..... again. Yes, I did fail... again.... two times. It all started out so well. I baked the crust the night before so it had plenty of time to cool. The next day, while Karen was preparing the rest of the holiday meal, I began to create my dessert masterpiece. The vanilla pudding and milk were in a pan, heating on the stove. Karen had cracked the three eggs, carefully placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another bowl. I was so proud of myself for outsmarting the “hot” crust this time, and giving it ample time to cool, that I grabbed the egg whites and happily dumped them in the pan with the rest of the mixture, before Karen could remind me that I needed the egg yolks. Ugh. My creation was ruined. Of course, we only had one box of cook and serve vanilla pudding mix. Karen insisted I modify the recipe to use sugar free cook and serve vanilla pudding. I headed to the grocery store, searched for the pudding, made sure it was sugar free, and returned home. Pie making take 2....I poured the milk in the pan and then dumped the pudding mix in. Just as the mix hit the pan, I looked at the box and.... I bought instant instead of cook and serve. Double UGH. In a “not so good” mood (and that’s putting it mildly), I walked over to the sink and dumped the second mixture down the drain before Karen could stop me. “Why did you dump it this time?” “Because I was sooooo concerned about getting SUGAR FREE, I didn’t notice I got INSTANT”. “Why did you dump it down the garbage disposal? We still could have made pudding with it! “ “We could? I didn’t know that.” “Exactly how do you think pudding is made?” I decided NOT to answer and headed back to the grocery store. By this time, I’m incredibly frazzled and I’m trying to make sure I have COOK and SERVE vanilla pudding and it must be SUGAR FREE. After standing in the aisle for at least 10 minutes, I grab a box and make my way to the checkout line. I look down at the top of the box and it says Vanilla RICE pudding. I explain to the cashier that I must have the wrong box and go back to search once again. ALL of the boxes say Vanilla

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RICE pudding on the top. I’m frustrated and can’t figure out how they could have possibly sold ALL the Vanilla Pudding boxes. I’m ready to head to another grocery store when I encounter a friend. She asks what I’m looking for. I explain my dilemma. “I need cook and serve, sugar free vanilla pudding and they only have vanilla rice pudding. I’m extremely late cooking my pie and now I have to go to another grocery store.” With a dumbfounded look and obviously doing her best to not make me feel like a complete idiot, she responds. “Oh honey, the vanilla rice pudding mention on the top of the box is a recipe for vanilla rice pudding USING the vanilla pudding that’s in this box. Pause Pause Pause I tried to form a sentence but none would come to me. I hugged her and walked back to the checkout line. The friendly cashier wants to make sure I found what I needed. “Did you find the right one this time?” “Sure did.” She rings me up, tells me to have a wonderful holiday season and I walk out of the store with my eyes glazed over. When I walk back in the house for the third attempt at my pie, my lovely wife says, “I have the rest of the meal either prepared or in the oven. Would you like my help?” “NOOOOOOOO! I am GOING to do this.” “Okay, but if you make another mistake, get eggs when you go back to the store, because we don’t have many left.” Pause Pause Pause I didn’t need to say anything. Karen just left the kitchen. I’m happy to report, the third time was a charm. I have photographic evidence of my masterpiece. It tasted almost as good as mom’s and it was gone in less than 24 hours. I may make another one for Valentine’s Day and Easter and Mother’s Day and our anniversary.... just so I don’t forget how it’s done. Meanwhile, I guess when it comes to pie-making, the “yolks” on me. From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy 2014. Thanks for all your support, Mike

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Your Preschooler is a Writer! Brenda M. Boleyn, Ph.D.

Professor, School of Education College of Health & Human Services St. Ambrose University

Parents with preschoolers are often in search of activities that can help prepare their children for the fundamental skills needed once they reach school. Like reading, writing is one of those fundamentals. Interestingly, one of the most important elements children need to grow as writers is the belief that they are writers (Calkins, 1997; Clay, 1991). You can help to inspire that belief by 1) providing materials that encourage writing, 2) accepting the various forms of writing that your children are already capable of, 3) displaying their written work in your home, 4) acting as a writing model throughout the day by letting your children see you writing for different purposes, and finally, 5) encouraging your children, throughout the day, to engage in meaningful writing activities. Just like reading, writing can become a natural part of the everyday activities in your home. We’ve just celebrated another season of holidays, and chances are your child has received a gift or two. What a great chance to write a “thank you” note to Grandma, or a friend, or even a sibling. Santa might also enjoy a thank you note! Maybe there were family members your child didn’t get to see during the season’s celebrations—your child could write a note to let them know they were missed. January is often a time for resolutions. Your child could write one or two goals for the next week, month or year. While this time of year presents some unique opportunities for meaningful writing experiences, there are things you can do to encourage writing any time of the year. Some things you might consider trying: *Ask your child to write in his/her own appointments and dates on a family calendar. Very young children can draw picture reminders. *Before embarking on a shopping trip, ask your child to help write out the list, or have him/her add some personal requests to a list you’ve already made. *Create a message center in your home near the phone— this just requires a pad, sticky notes, or a memo board and something to write with. Primary grade children can be taught to take phone messages when you can’t get to the phone. Family members, from the very young up to the adults, can also leave notes for one another in this message center. *Keep souvenirs of your family activities in a scrapbook, and ask your child to help you write in dates and captions. *If you’re planning to take a long trip, have your child prepare an “I Spy” list of items to look for along the way; he/she can check the items off as they are “spied.”

*Provide props for your preschoolers pretend play. Arm them with a marker or pencil and a writing pad, and suddenly your young “doctor” can write prescriptions, or your little “waiter” can take a restaurant order. They can write tickets for a show they want to perform for you, or create price tags for the sale they are pretending to hold. Opportunities for playtime writing are really endless! Following is a list of writing tools and surfaces you might consider having available to your child for writing. Providing some novel choices to pick from can be motivating and fun, increasing the likelihood of your child wanting to do it more often! Writing Tools and Surfaces *Markers on tin foil *Colored chalk on cement *Quill pens/ink on parchment paper *Seamstress/tailor’s chalk on cloth *Drinking straw or chopstick in a flat pan of dry rice *Rope lights on the floor *Large paint brushes with a bucket of water on the sidewalk or driveway *Yardstick in the snow *Frozen tempera paint (“paintsicles”) on large paper *Highlighters on newspaper Once you begin to take notice, you’ll find there are many opportunities for meaningful writing experiences, and many useful items to write with and on around your home. Most importantly, be a supportive and enthusiastic audience for your child’s writing efforts. Celebrate your child’s early writing attempts. Spelling, correct letter formation, and neatness do not matter at this early stage—rest assured those skills will come in time. Right now it is the ideas your child wants to communicate which are so important. Remember to proudly display and save those thoughts put down on paper. If you can’t actually “read” your child’s writing, ask him to dictate his thoughts and write it down under his words. Every now and then you can look at these messages together and be amazed at the growth you see over time, and relish the funny and loving messages your little author created! Enjoy! Brenda Boleyn, Ph.D. & Barbara Wiese, Ph.D. are professors in the School of Education at St. Ambrose University.

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Importance of Play-Get back to the basics

Becky Hixson Director, Skip-a-Long Child Development Services, Davenport

Life with young children can be very busy. Some parents are highly skilled at balancing children’s sport schedules, appointments, and music activities. All of these undertakings can positively impact a child’s life and yet one piece is missing, unstructured play. When a child has the ability to experience down time to explore and express themselves creatively it can have a profound effect on their future. Research has found that children who engage in regular play activities can have higher emotional intelligence, increased problem-solving skills and can regulate their emotions in stressful situations and recover quicker than peers. One of the responses I hear is that my child is bored easily or won’t play solo. So, take your child up on the “play invitation” and get on the floor and play! As a parent, grandparent or caregiver, how does that request make you feel? Excited at the time to bond over Legos, or fearful about a potential conversation with an imaginary tea party for twelve? What about thinking of this opportunity as a unique brain growing activity? First of all, make a media free zone where phones or media sources can be put away for a bit of time. You will be modeling to your child that she is important and has your full attention. Next, let go of your internal chatter about making work calls, grocery list, and carpool schedule. Remind yourself you are building your child’s brain cells and it is the most important task of the day; stay focused on your child. Now, bring on the toys! During your time with Legos, teach premath skills by sharing “look your tower is six blocks high” or introduce sorting skills, “can you help me separate the blue from the green” and lastly patternmaking “let’s make the wall two different colors, one red and then blue”. All of these suggestions 8

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can be asked during normal conversation and not through the announcement of “while playing with Legos today, you are going to learn and improve your pre-math skills.” Now, as you are preparing for the imaginary tea party, think about ways to include problem-solving and empathy-building by having conversations with the tea party participants. As you take your cup you might say, “Thanks for the tea Uncle Bob. You look sad, are you okay?” Your child’s response may be enlightening and lead to more discussion that may mirror stressors in his life. If you want to increase emotional language: “Ouch Sam, when you bit my finger, that hurt. I did not like that, please stop.” Take time and consider play as a necessary part of your child’s academic and social-emotional foundation. It is a comprehensive way to impact your child’s entire development. Skip-a-Long, a nonprofit organization with nationally accredited and Quality Rated child care centers, has provided the best in child care and early childhood development services to children in the Quad Cities, regardless of financial means, for over forty years. We care about children because they are the key to our community’s future, and we prepare them as best as possible for success in school and in life. Skip-a-long provides care for children six weeks to 12 years old, preschool, before and after school care, and summer school-age programs in a safe, educational environment where learning is fun! Visit us online to learn more today: www.skip-a-long.org.

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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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Kindergarten Readiness Jenny May Shannon QC Child Development Center Getting ready for Kindergarten in January? August feels like a million miles away! Plus, your child can count to 100, sound out words and write them, keeps a journal, and does math in her head, right? Of course, this IS how mommy blogs set our expectations. As a mother of two girls graduating pre-school this spring, I am conflicted. One of them is just like I wrote. The other knows her shapes, colors and letters, but often confuses sounds and has no interest in reading. She has always cared more about socializing and singing than counting beyond 10. And while I have been told (and advised others) NOT to compare the two, I can’t help but wonder if I should send one to Kindergarten and hold the other back. How can two girls with similar genetic makeup and the same pre-school curriculum be so different in their Kindergarten readiness? Have I failed one and not the other? Could they BOTH be ready? I took my concerns to Sarah Teller of QC Child Development Center. Sarah’s center provides Iowa children 10 hours of free Pre-Kindergarten instruction. She confirmed that while natural, I should not compare my children. Allowing my “free spirit” to learn at her own pace is important. She is retaining more information in areas that interest her, likely more than I realize. Sarah suggested taking her interest in singing and enhancing it clapping for

lessons in rhythm, patterns, and ultimately counting. She also assured me that “children usually perform better at school than at home.” I breathed a little easier. With her twin, I fear she is bored with pre-school and worry she may be disruptive. Jennifer Woelke, Center Director of the Silvis QCCDC commented on the importance of “offering variety, especially to quick learners.” Offering extra facts or asking probing, openended questions while teaching a topic will make it more interesting and hold a child’s focus. Her FunShine Curriculum uses all five senses in the classroom to teach all types of learners. It also focuses on using repetition to build student confidence. Offering untimed free play helps children learn as well. My girls tell me each night about the “centers” they visited that day. They may choose the same center 3 days in a row, yet have different experiences. “Science” may be bugs one day, weather the next, or their favorite, magnets. We parents often pressure ourselves and children far too much, when we should step back and realize the made up songs, silly dances, and squishy messes are all a part of getting ready for “big school.” I personally need to relax and trust the teachers. After all, I could never keep up with the energy, emotions, and messes of a classroom of preschoolers daily.

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HEALTHY HABITS FOR Start Your Child’s New Year off Right with a Healthy Smile! HEALTHY FOR MOTHER HABITS AND BABY MOTHER AND BABY Karen Wadsworth R.D.H. Alex Brandtner Children’s Dentistry

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Kids… and “Screen Time” Sherri Marceau Principal Alan Shepard Elementary School North Scott Community School District

I am a Mom, I am a teacher, and I am an Elementary School Principal. In each of those roles, I have had to address “screen time.” When I first started teaching, it was just how much TV kids were watching. Today, it’s very different. Kids have access to TV, to computers, to cell phones, iPads, and a multitude of other ways to access just about anything and anyone. I remember getting home from work, unpacking back packs, starting dinner and being pretty grateful that my kids could watch Nickelodeon for an hour before it was time to eat. Then I would check homework, do baths, fold laundry and once again, allow some TV before bedtime. I truly remember that it was a distraction, it kept them occupied, and “the screen” allowed me to get something done. I get it. My own children are now 18 and 22 and I also remember that I was the Mean Mom who limited their access to TV. I am grateful that I did. They’re both pretty successful young adults, but that’s another article!

I am worried about our children. I am worried about the amount of inactive time spent each day• The average 8 to 18 year old spends 7 ½ hours per day online, watching TV and movies, playing games and listening to music. That’s more than 53 hours per week. • By age 10, almost half of children own a mobile phone. By age 11, six in ten own a mobile phone. By age 12, fully ¾ of all children have their own mobile phones. Source: Common Sense Media As a parent, make sure you monitor their access to, literally, everything. Make sure that you know their passwords and that you regularly check their history. Kids need to be at least 13 to have a Facebook profile. I know it’s tough to say, “No.” I know that they will beg you and you will be the “only Mom in the whole world” who is denying them such connectivity. Hold your ground… encourage them to play basketball, play catch, or (better yet) go for a walk with them! Here’s one trick I tried at home… if my kids read for one hour, they could “buy” an extra 30 minutes of screen time. It was a “two for one” trade, but often times they would get involved in their book and forget about the TV show they had been hoping to watch. One other strategy that we enjoyed – a family movie was free screen time. We made popcorn, got sleeping bags out, and enjoyed a fun (but appropriate!) family show. Raising children is a full-time job. Keeping them motivated in school is a full-time job for us, as educators. Let’s work together to keep kids active, appropriately monitored in their access to social media, and let’s always keep our children’s electronic safety as our first and foremost priority. QC Family Focus - January 2014

Contributed by: Ally Billhorn This month’s theme??? Muffins! Both a sweet and a savory one to tickle your palate. Everything in muffin form seems just a bit more fun to eat, right? These 10 Minute Blender Mini Muffins, as you probably guessed, are made in a blender! And better yet they require no flour. Set your timer for 10 minutes. It takes one minute to mix up the batter and 8-9 minutes to bake. Quite possibly the easiest muffin you’ll ever make. 10 Minute Blender Mini Muffins 1 ripe banana 1 egg 1/2 c. peanut butter 3 T. pure maple syrup 1 t. vanilla extract 1/4 t. baking soda pinch of salt 3/4 c. butterscotch chips 1. P reheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease or spray a mini muffin tin {my recipe made 20 mini muffins}. 2. In the blender add the first 7 ingredients. Run on high speed until smooth. 3. Add butterscotch chips and fold in by hand. 4. Fill each mini muffin tin 3/4 full. 5. Bake for 8-9 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out semi-clean and tops are spongy to the touch. Do not over bake. ----------------------------------------------------------------Here’s the thing, sometimes it’s just easier to make individual servings of things when feeding your family. You don’t have to fight over who gets the edge or the middle - because each person gets the same thing! These Muffin Tin Pot Pies are a hit with most families. Feel free to change up the protein or veggies to what you like, it works all the same! Muffin Tin Pot Pies 1 pkg. crescent rolls chicken breast 1 carrot, finely diced diced 1/2 c. peas, fresh or frozen 1/4 c. cream or milk 1 t. minced onion 2 T. unsalted butter 1 t. salt

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1. I n a small saucepan, place chicken breast and cover with water. Sprinkle in minced onion. Bring to a boil. 2. Allow chicken to cook in the boiling, seasoned water until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Save the cooking broth. 3. Meanwhile, in a skillet saute the carrots and celery in a bit of olive oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove the veggies from the skillet and set aside. 4. In the same skillet place in the butter and allow to melt. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk together. Allow this mixture to cook for 1-2 minutes, getting bubbly. 5. Take 3/4 c. of the cooking {chicken} broth and place in the skillet. Allow this mixture to thicken. 6. Add in cream or milk, combine. 7. Season with salt, pepper and Dijon mustard. 8. Dice the chicken breast, then combine with the veggies and sauce. Set aside. 9. Roll out crescent rolls on a floured surface. Cut into squares to fit the muffin tins {you may have extra dough left over - this is okay}. 10. Scoop chicken/veggies mixture into the dough lined muffin tins, filling to the top. 11. Fold over the dough to cover the tops, using the extra dough if needed. 12. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. 13. Allow to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before serving.

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NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH The Value of Mentoring January is National Mentoring Month. It’s time to give serious consideration about becoming a mentor to a child in our community who is facing adversity. There is no better way to become a mentor than enrolling in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program (www.bbbs-mv.org). At its most basic level, mentoring helps because it guarantees a young person that there is someone who cares about them. A child is not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges. Think back. Did you know how to study for a test or make plans for college? Do you remember wanting your first car or looking for a part-time job? Simple things that seem easy or straightforward to you now may appear to be a complete mystery to a young person. Mentors provide their mentees with an experienced friend who is there to help in any number of situations. Support for education • Mentors help keep students in school. • Students who meet regularly with their mentors are 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school and 37% less likely to skip a class (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters). • Mentors help with homework and can improve their mentees’ academic skills. (65% of the children enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley program improved their grades in the past year – POE Research, BBBS-MV, June 2013). Support with day-to-day living • Mentors help improve a young person’s self-esteem. (61% of the children enrolled in the BBBS-MV program showed an improvement in their self-esteem – POE Research, BBBS-MV, June 2013). • Youth who meet regularly with their mentors are 46% LESS likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% LESS likely to start drinking (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters). • About 40% of a teenager’s waking hours are spent without companionship or supervision. Mentors provide teens with a valuable place to spend free time. • Mentors teach young people how to relate well to all kinds of people and help them strengthen communication skills. We’ve heard from national and local sources and organizations, now let’s hear it from both a “Big” who is a mentor in the BBBS-MV program and from a “Little”. Andrew McCalley, Big Brother with BBBS-

Q: How has your match made an impact on your life? A: I remember being a little tentative and apprehensive when I first signed up for Big Brothers Big Sisters, as I wasn’t entirely sure what I was getting myself into. But after getting matched with Edgar and hanging out with him a couple of times, it was clear that I had made a great decision. Edgar is very easy going, very talkative, and his energy and personality is infectious. I can honestly say we’ve never had a bad time with any activity we’ve done together. There have been times where I had plans with Edgar after a tough day at work and may have thought that I would prefer to stay at home and do nothing. Yet every single instance that thought occurred, I’d later be driving home after having dropped him back off at his house after whatever activity we did, and I’d be smiling and think to myself, yep, sure glad I didn’t stay home, because that was a great night! That’s the type of kid he is, he always makes life better, leaves me with a smile on my face. Q: What changes have you seen in your Little over the life of your match (social, emotional, academic)? Has there been a challenge your Little has had to overcome while you have been matched? If so, explain? A: My “Little”, Edgar, has always been a real good kid and has made things easy for me as his Big Brother. I’ve tried to do my best to help him continue down that path and become a good man. I’ve also tried my best to lead by example. I am by no means perfect, but hopefully he has taken away some good habits from the way I conduct myself when we’ve been together. I’ve always stressed the importance of education and going to college with him. Like any kid, he has lofty goals and dreams. I’ve continually stressed that if he works hard in school, it will greatly help him reach those goals. He has responded by having his best semester of school so far this semester (spring 2013). He has plans for college after he graduates High School next summer, though he isn’t yet sure what he wants to get his degree in. I’m very proud of the young man he has become. QC Family Focus - January 2014

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Teacher Evaluation to Look Much Different in Illinois

Dr. David Moyer Superintendent of Schools Moline School District No. 40 In 2010 Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA). Under the new law, teachers receive a rating of Excellent, Proficient, Needs Improvement, or Unsatisfactory. Teachers who receive a “needs improvement” or “unsatisfactory” must meet the conditions of either a Professional Development Plan or Remediation Plan to maintain employment. Additionally, should reductions in force be necessary, tenure is no longer the first consideration in the decision making process. Teachers are placed into categories based on their certification, and their performance rating supersedes tenure. Ratings were required as of September 1, 2012. When the new law is fully implemented (September 1, 2016 for most districts), performance ratings will constitute 70% of the overall rating with student growth accounting for the other 30% (25% in the first two years). Districts must convene a Joint Committee of teachers and administrators to agree to the specific provisions of the new system. Once that committee officially convenes, the district has 180 days to reach agreement or else it must defer to the state model, which includes certain mandates and requires that student growth comprise 50% of the total summative rating. In Moline an informal planning committee has begun conversations about the professional practice piece and is expected to reach agreement soon on how it will be implemented. The plan is to implement the new system in stages to minimize anxiety and work out any issues prior to the official deadline of 2016.

Moline has selected the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching as the basis of its new system. The Danielson Model provides for structured conversation around four Domains (Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities), 22 components delineated across the domains, and elements that break down each component even further. To achieve the highest rating, teachers must plan instruction such that there is evidence of high levels of student engagement, higher order thinking, student ownership over their learning, and initiative on behalf of the teacher and student that goes beyond what many of us experienced in traditional classroom assessment and instructional practices in previous eras. Anyone who evaluates teachers must undergo 50 hours of training. While summative ratings are necessary for obvious reasons, Moline is focusing on developing the skills of its leaders to provide feedback such that teachers can view the new systems as a means to continually grow and improve in their ability to effectively serve students.

Chris Moore is the World Languages Department Chair at Moline High School. He shares his thoughts on the new Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) in this video report. Go to https://vimeo.com/82510379 or scan this QR code to watch his report. 20

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Motivation & Following your dreams/goals

Zack Lundquist St. Ambrose Basketball Player

Every kid has dreamt of being an astronaut, doctor, or professional athlete. Admittedly so, I was one of those kids. I always wanted to play professional basketball and be an engineer. Which sounds odd because what 8 year old kid dreams of being an engineer or even knows what an engineer is. All I knew is that they built stuff and made a lot of money doing it. Along the way people will try to crush your dream. “You got a dream, You gotta protect it. People can’t do something themselves, they want to tell you that you can’t do it. If you want something, go get it. Period,” said Christopher Gardner, a successful business man to his son. Another huge deterrent is one’s own mind. We get these ideas that we aren’t good enough or as good as him or her, when in fact we are good enough and have endless capabilities. You just have to believe and put your mind to it. Kids should write down their goals and set up elaborate plans and steps as to how they will accomplish them. The idea of visualizing and planning are steps in the right direction. You can say you want something badly, but what will really get you there. If you mapped out a plan or step by step sheet that said, first I will study for two hours a night, then I will stay after and ask the teacher questions, and most of all I will not fail. A sheet like that could be hung from your door or put on your desk as a reminder of what direction you want your life to go. It’s important to have a reminder of where you want to be and where you see yourself in the future. Goals are just like driving, you wouldn’t get in your car without a destination and a way to get there, just like you wouldn’t obtain anything without goals in mind and the steps needed to get there. Eric Thomas, a millionaire who was once homeless living on the streets, gives millions of speeches all over the world on achieving goals. “Most of you don’t want to be successful as bad as you want to be cool, most of you don’t

want to be successful as bad as you want to fit in, most of you don’t want to be successful as you want to sleep,” Thomas said. No words hold truer for the young adolescent all the way to the college student. You have to give up being cool. As a kid I always wanted to miss practice to hang out with friends but yet I still dreamt of playing in the NBA. These two things can’t go together, you have to be willing to give up birthday parties or hanging out with friends for practice and workouts. Same goes for schoolwork if you want to be doctor, then you have to be willing to study more than you want to watch TV or play video games. I’m not saying you can’t play video games but you have to want to be successful more than anything else. Even in college where I have reached a fair amount of my goals and dreams, like playing college basketball, I still have to be self motivated. I have to give up sleep to study and it’s tough, but every day I see people doing my dream job and remember that if that’s where I want to be then I have to work hard. Having goals and dreams is not enough. Chasing your goals and dreams is sometimes not enough. Always remember that nothing is gained from not venturing, so don’t be afraid to chase your dreams and set goals, because only you and nobody else can. In the words of the late Jim Valvano, don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.

Rule UR Game has a new home! You can now see us on the Quad Cities CW. Watch us on Channel 26. Our next episode is Saturday, January 18th at 1pm. It’s the only show where Quad City teens are the reporters and they are reporting on the great things happening in their schools! QC Family Focus - January 2014

Resolve to Earn CashBack in the New Year Melissa Brown Public Relations Officer, DHCU Community Credit Union

It’s no surprise that January is a big month for making resolutions. If you’ve been making resolutions for a while, you know how many of them fall by the wayside before February. This year, DHCU Community Credit Union has a resolution you can add to your “set and forget” category: Resolve to earn CashBack. I know what you’re thinking; saving money is NOT an easy resolution to keep. CashBack isn’t about you saving money; it’s about you earning money. After just two months, members earned $109,040 in the form of CashBack’s first annual payout, simply for using their DHCU Debit and Credit Cards on everyday purchases. To show you how easy of a resolution earning CashBack is, we asked our members: How do you CashBack? • “I earned $22.40 from groceries, gas, charitable giving, Christmas shopping and eating out. This is more than I earned with the old Pick Your Perk account.” ~ Jean, 60, Davenport, IA • “Between the two months my CashBack was $18.00, groceries, gas, holiday shopping, and lunches out!” ~ Missy, 28, Rock Island, IL

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• “Between my husband and me, we earned $19.20 on nearly everything! We do not tend to carry cash, but using our cards helped us earn that CashBack!” ~ Lisa, 34, New Windsor, IL • “I earned $15.60 from moving expenses, gas, fall kids’ clothes shopping, and now holiday shopping.” ~ Christina, 35, Blue Grass, IA • “I earned $16.50 just by using my debit and credit cards on normal monthly expenditures and purchases!” ~ Tonya, 46, Davenport, IA • “I CashBack with only my Credit Card - Double cash you know!” ~ Matt, 31, Bettendorf, IA • “I earned $11.40 from gas, groceries, eating out and holiday shopping.” ~ Carrie, 33, Davenport, IA • “During the months of October and November, I used my debit card everywhere: for gas, food, groceries, lunch, supper, etc.” ~ Mark, 62, Rock Island, IL DHCU members with a CashBack Checking account earn $.05 for CheckCard and $.10 for Visa transactions. CashBack rewards will accumulate throughout the program year and be paid annually as a deposit to the member’s CashBack checking account.

Membership is open to anyone who lives or works within 50 miles of any DHCU branch. DHCU has seven member service locations in Bettendorf, Clinton, Davenport, East Moline, Geneseo, Milan and Moline. To learn more about DHCU or for membership information, visit www.DHCU. org or call 309-796-7500 or toll-free 1-800-323-5109.

Got Financial Resolutions?

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Is your New Year’s Resolution to get “Fiscally Fit”? Kelly Hunt Credit Counselor Consumer Credit of the Quad Cities

Once again we embark on that time of year when we have committed to New Year’s Resolutions. If your New Year’s Resolution was to get “Fiscally Fit” here are some tips on ways to start. The first step is writing down all income sources and expenses. First, start with your take home income as that is the amount of money you actually have to work with. Next, write down all of your bills. Some you pay every month, but don’t forget the periodic ones that you pay quarterly or even just once a year. Think of all the other things that you spend money on that are not “bills”. Examples of these would be groceries, gas, clothing, gifts, entertainment & meals out, etc. Now that you have done that, subtract the expenses from the income to see how much money you have left over. If you have a surplus, great! If not, it’s time to start making some adjustments. Can you increase your income? Do you have the ability to get overtime? Could you work an extra job? What monthly living expenses can get trimmed in order to balance? Tracking your expenses may make it easier to figure out where to adjust. It’s easy to track what comes out of your bank account by either your checks or debit card but make sure you are also tracking your cash. What about your credit card debt? Maybe your goal this year is to get your credit card debt paid off. You

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have a couple of different options on how to do that, but there are some steps you have to take before choosing which option best fits you. First, stop overspending. If you created your budget as described above, then you should be able to see where this may be happening and make some adjustments. Second, stop borrowing. It is impossible to get your debt paid off if you just continue to borrow. Lastly, stop rationalizing. We’ve all done it. We all come up with a reason to put something on the credit card. I understand the desire to have these things, but if you commit to saying no when you don’t have the money regardless of the excuse to justify getting it, you can get out of debt! We hear people all the time say how much they love life without debt! Here are a few more pieces of information to help you out along your journey. Make goals. When you have a goal, it’s easier to remind yourself that the struggle is worth the reward and to not let obstacles get in your way. Get the family involved. Everyone has a stake in this so make sure everyone will do their part to make it work including the kids. Adjust the budget as reality sets in. Maybe you realize after a little while that you budgeted too high in one category, but not enough in another one. You can make adjustments accordingly. It will get easier as time goes by to stay on budget. You’ll be proud of yourself and will enjoy watching your goal become a reality.

Consumer Credit of the Quad Cities has helped people take control of their debt through free confidential budget counseling, debt analysis and debt management since 1993. Contact us if you are experiencing financial problems and need help managing your debt or help setting up a budget, we can work with you and your creditors to find a solution. www.TooMuchDebt.com or 563-359-8830

Check One Off the New Year’s Resolution List Dr. Frederick, M.D.

While many New Year’s resolutions aren’t fulfilled, here’s one that you should resolve to get done – get your eyes examined, especially if you can’t remember when your last exam was. Which begs the next question, how often do you need an eye exam? This is a common question asked by patients. The answer depends on the patient’s age, risk factors for eye disease, and the presence of any ocular symptoms. Individuals presenting with ocular symptoms require immediate eye examinations. Signs and symptoms requiring immediate eye examinations at any age include: loss, distortion, or diminishing of vision; pain in or around the eyes; excessive tearing or discharge from the eyes; swelling of the eyelids or protrusion of the eye; double vision; flashing of lights; halos around lights; floaters; sudden crossing or deviation of the eye; and changes in the color of the iris. Individuals without symptoms, but who are at high risk of having eye disease, should have periodic eye examinations. Risk factors for eye diseases include: diabetes, hypertension, and any family history of glaucoma, cataracts, strabismus (crossed eye), amblyopia, retinal detachments, or other hereditary eye conditions. Infants should receive an ocular screening exam by a pediatrician or family doctor while in the nursery. If the doctor notes any particular problem, very often the infant is then referred to an eye doctor that specializes in pediatric eye care. Every child should receive a preschool screening ocular examination by age 3. Amblyopia, the most common ocular problem among preschool children, can be largely corrected if detected early. Many adults believe that because they don’t wear glasses or contacts that they don’t need eye exams, but this has no bearing on contracting agerelated eye diseases. The new recommendation is for adults to get a baseline eye screening at age 40—the time when early signs of disease and changes in vision may start to occur. This is critical because with early detection and treatment, we can minimize the damage from potentially blinding diseases like glaucoma and

diabetes that don’t present symptoms until some loss of vision has occurred. Based on the results of the initial screening, an ophthalmologist will prescribe the necessary intervals for follow-up exams. Patients at special risk of ocular diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and those with family histories of eye diseases should have annual eye exams. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the following intervals when no signs of disease or family history are present: • Complete eye exam at age 3. Prior to that, during regular pediatric wellness exams. • Complete eye exam at age 5 • Every 1 - 2 years age 5 - 9 • Every 2-3years age 10-18 • Age 20-29 years: At least once during this period. Those with risk factors for glaucoma (people of African descent or those who have a family history of glaucoma) should be seen every 3-5 years. • Age 30-39 years: At least twice during this period. Those with risk factors for glaucoma (people of African descent or those who have a family history of glaucoma) should be seen every 2-4 years. • Age 40-64 years: Every 2-4 years. • Age 65 years or older: Every 1-2 years. The above information is to serve as a guideline. Of course, there are always exceptions and if you have specific questions, you should discuss those with your eye doctor. Dr. Frederick, with Eye Surgeons Associates, is board-certified with a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Dr. Frederick practices at our offices in Bettendorf, Iowa and Rock Island, Illinois. For more information, please see our website: esaeyecare.com.

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Low Back Pain: Understanding your FELLOWSHIP TRAINED PHYSIC pain diagnosis and treatment options Submitted by Orthopaedic Specialists

If you suffer from lower back pain, you’re not alone. Whether it’s a sudden sharp pain, or a constant dull throbbing, lower back pain is one of the most common ailments in the United States. Roughly 8 out of 10 Americans experience some type of back pain during their lifetime. But while back pain – especially in the lower back – is very common, the causes for the pain and the resulting treatment options are not always straightforward. That’s because lower back pain is different for everyone. For example, one individual can have a herniated disc and experience very little pain, but another person can have a simple muscle strain that limits their ability to walk or even stand. Lower back pain is most commonly a result of inactivity and an imbalance between physical demand on the lower back and the muscles being able to protect the spine from the rigors of everyday activities. Other common causes of lower back pain include obesity and smoking. Complicating the matter is the fact that many times the origins of lower back pain overlap – meaning that many factors play a role. This can make it difficult to pinpoint a specific of singular cause. Diagnosis As a result of the varying and often overlapping causes of lower back pain, proper diagnosis is the first step to recovery. That’s why Dr. Michael Dolphin, a fellowship trained spine surgeon at Orthopaedic Specialists (OS) in Davenport, always starts with a thorough exam and patient history. “Questioning the patient regarding their complaints gives me clues as to where to direct my physical examination,” he said. “During the physical examination, we are checking to see if there are any restrictions to motion involving the lower back. We are also evaluating the patient for any signs of weakness, numbness, tingling, or if there are any maneuvers that cause nerve pain.” The final part of the diagnostic process often involves imaging studies. These can include simple x-rays or something as complex as an MRI. This helps Dr. Dolphin determine if there is a more significant structural reason for the patient’s complaints. 26

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Non-surgical treatment options According to Dr. Dolphin, most occurrences of lower back pain can be managed with non-surgical options – including proper rest, over-the-counter pain relievers, and chiropractic care. Dr. Dolphin also emphasizes the importance of exercise. M.D. the most important Michael Dolphin, D.O. to Jo Tyson Cobb, “I believe alternative hand and upper spine surgery sp surgery in helping control low back pain is exercise,” extremity surgery to said Dr. Dolphin. “Something as simple as walking subspecialty certificate su two miles inof40 in surgery theminutes hand three to four times a week can in help alleviate 75 percent of the back pain experienced m by most patients.” Other approaches to alleviating lower back pain include weight loss, acupuncture, smoking cessation, anti-inflammatories, and careful use of epidural steroid injections. Minimally invasive surgery A majority of the patients Dr. Dolphin sees are not surgical candidates. However, when surgery is the best option, Dr. Dolphin focuses on minimally invasive procedures that shorten recovery time have and to g You don’t diminish post-operative pain. The experienced su Minimally invasive spine surgery uses technology that helps the surgeon locate the exact locations – Bettend area upon which to operate. And, minimally invasive When you want incisions are less than an inch long, thus damage to ort surrounding muscles and other tissues life is very withsmall. less downt This speeds up the healing and recovery process. It choose the surgeon also lessens the risk of infection. “Overall, minimally invasive spine surgery is a less daunting experience – physically, psychologically Callpeople 563-344-929 and cosmetically,” said Dr. Dolphin. “Most are at one of four loca at home resting within 23 hours or less after surgery and many of the procedures I perform can even be Bettend done in an outpatient surgery center.” 4480 Ut Trust a specialist (located in Whether you suffer from chronic back pain, or have recently sustained a back injury, it’s important Davenpo to seek out an orthopaedic physician who specializes 3385 De (off Elmor in back and neck disorders. As a board certified and near Best fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon with years of experience, Dr. Dolphin can help.

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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.

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Outpatient Partial Knee Replacement: Orthopaedic Specialists

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Reclaim Your Quality of Life Arthritis affects about 40 million Americans, one in eight people. According to the Centers for Disease control there is an anticipated projection of nearly 60 million by the year 2020. Fortunately, this condition is manageable and very treatable. As we age, doing the things we love to do without arthritis pain often becomes challenging. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Mendel are working to restore the quality of life of people with arthritis throughout the area... one joint at a time. For many, a great quality of life means spending time with family, enjoying a round of golf, a bicycle ride or the pleasure of a simple walk. No matter what your definition, being able to walk and move without pain is an important part of living well. Our outpatient unicompartmental knee program eliminates hospital stays and supports your recovery. With extensive patient education and a comprehensive continuum of care, this program is designed to ensure you have the information, care and support you need every step of the way. Basic Knee Anatomy The knee has three compartments: medial tibiofemoral compartment, lateral tibio-femoral compartment and patella-femoral compartment. In a healthy knee, a layer of cartilage “cushions” the joint and protects the surfaces of the bones as the knee moves. When the cartilage is damaged or worn away, the bones may rub together, causing pain and limiting mobility. Osteoarthritis can damage the entire knee or be limited to just one side of the knee. If you experience pain only on one side, or compartment, of your knee, your doctor may diagnose you with unicompartmental osteoarthritis. Partial Knee Replacement: Am I a Candidate? Do you have pain while standing or walking short distances, climbing stairs or getting in and out of chairs? Do you experience pain with activity? Have you noticed swelling in one or more areas of your knee? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be a candidate for a partial knee replacement. An outpatient unicompartmental knee is an advanced alternative to traditional inpatient care to resurface the damaged compartment of your knee that is causing you pain with an artificial covering in the outpatient setting. The surgery can reduce knee pain and allows for complete recovery at home. In addition to having degeneration in only one knee compartment, the ideal unicompartmental knee replacement candidate must also have an intact ACL, correctable deformity and no lateral compartment disease. 28

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With 20% of the population estimated to be > 65 years of age by 2030, there are a large number of active baby boomers who are still young and active and used to going full out, but often find that knee pain is slowing them down. Fortunately, today, 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 2/3 of your own knee is still there, and the recovery is much faster, too. Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Mendel are the only surgeons in the state of Iowa performing these procedures on an outpatient basis in an ambulatory surgery center. “For patients who have some healthy bone and tissue left in their knee to conserve, a partial knee replacement is an excellent option that’s minimally invasive,” said Dr. Hoffman. “This procedure replaces only part of a dysfunctional knee joint that has either the outer (lateral) or inner (medial) part of the joint damaged. This means less trauma to the knee, less pain, and a shorter recovery.” The Minimally Invasive Advantage Anyone who has knee pain and is considering a knee surgery should do their research, and should find an orthopaedic surgeon who has a great deal of experience in minimally invasive techniques. A unique process has been developed to allow unicompartmental knee replacements to be performed on an outpatient basis. Upon discharge from the facility (within approximately 6-8 hours post operatively), the patient is met at home by a home health nurse. For the next 14 days, a combination of therapy and nursing visits is completed for each patient. Due to the minimally invasive approach, less tissue damage occurs allowing for most patients to return to normal activities in half as much time. The average patient is driving within about 2-3 weeks post operatively and returning to work in about 3-4 weeks. The average return to low impact daily activities, such as golfing, swimming and bicycling is approximately 3-4 weeks compared to 6-12 weeks with a total knee replacement.

To learn more about partial knee replacement or other procedures that Dr. Hoffman or Dr. Mendel perform or to schedule an appointment, call 563.344.9292 or visit OSQuadCities.com. Like OS on Facebook at facebook.com/Orthopaedic-Specialists-PC to stay up to date with treatment options and information.

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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Cope with Stress by Taking Care of Yourself Michael Oppelt, D.C. Faculty Clinician, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics Not all stress is the same, and we react and respond to it is the how difference between good stress and bad stress. Stress is expressed through hormonal fluctuations. The key to managing your stress is to have a strategy to help counteract your body’s natural responses. Following are eight tips that can help you more fully enjoy your life and the people around you. 1. Positive Perception: Every grey cloud has a silver lining, so always identify the positive attributes of a troubling situation. 2. Nutrition: Food is a cornerstone of the holidays, and many of us are trying to make healthier choices in the new year. Making good food choices can go a long way to managing stress. Teas such as Oolong and Chamomile have long been acknowledged as positive mood and immune promoters. Fruits like oranges, clementines, apple slices, bananas, lemons and kiwis are all packed with immune boosting nutrients that keep you feeling good. Omega 3 fatty acids are now placed in foods from eggs to pasta to juices, so buying foods with the omega difference is a big step toward mood and immune support. 3. Motion: Even though it’s cold outside, staying active and in motion is essential to keeping your muscles strong and your

joints mobile. More importantly, it helps your heart and lungs supply your brain and body all they need to keep you alert, happy and healthy. Regular exercise doesn’t necessarily involve going to the gym. Mall walking has become my mother’s favorite exercise and winter social club. 4. Sunlight: Although you may not think of the sun in the frigid framework of winter, the sun remains an important catalyst to vitamin D production and a mood stabilizer. 5. Deep Breathing: Taking time to bathe your brain in oxygen is always beneficial. Inhale slowly for eight seconds, hold the breath for another eight seconds, and then exhale slowly for eight seconds. 6. Soft Love: Time with family, close friend(s), or perhaps a pet all deliver a reduction in blood pressure and stress hormone levels. 7. Laughter: When calendars are full and the day falls short in providing enough time to finish everything that needs your attention, the idea of laughing may sound silly. However, silly is good, and finding the cracks in the chaos can cheer you up and perhaps deliver a beneficial attitude break that is the difference between an overwhelming day and a good day. Laughing is the best natural mood boost the body has to offer! 8. Chiropractic Care: Adjustments are brilliant at maintaining joint mobility, muscular balance, aiding pain-free motion and restoring restful sleep cycles. By following all of these steps, including a chiropractic health plan, you’ll cope much better with stress all year long.

Who takes care of you? Begin the New Year by choosing chiropractic care to stay healthy and strong. Chiropractic is the method of natural healing most chosen by those seeking complimentary/ alternative health care for acute and chronic conditions.

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Pregnancy Adjustments Dr. Traci Nelson Hassel Nelson Chiropractic

If there is ever a time when a woman would prefer not to take medications, it is during pregnancy. Pregnancy makes women more aware of everything that goes into their bodies and how it could potentially impact their unborn child. Here’s the good news! A properly aligned spine can help make pregnancy and delivery more comfortable and alleviate the need for medication! Establishing pelvic balance and alignment through chiropractic care can make pregnancy more comfortable. When the pelvis is misaligned it may reduce the amount of space available for the developing baby. A misaligned pelvis may make it difficult for the baby to get into the best possible position for delivery. This can affect the mother’s ability to have a natural, noninvasive birth. Breech and posterior positions can interfere with the natural ease of labor and lead to interventions such as c-sections. But what symptoms can chiropractic help with? Carpal Tunnel (achy and numb hands) is common among pregnant women and can often be helped with chiropractic. Due to the body’s changing shape, leg pain, numbness and low back tension also can be more prevalent during pregnancy, in addition to headaches, muscle tension, foot and knee pain. These are all common complaints among pregnant women and we have great results treating these in our practice. The late Larry Webster, D.C., Founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), developed a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment, which enables chiropractors to establish balance in the pregnant woman’s pelvis and reduce undue stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments. This balanced state in the pelvis has been clinically shown to allow for optimal fetal positioning. The technique is known as the Webster Technique. The Webster Technique is extremely gentle as well as safe. There are “baby turning” techniques such as External Version which moms report can be quite

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painful. The Webster Technique is not a “breech turning” technique but rather an analysis and adjustment of the sacrum, thus minimizing intrauterine constraint. Chiropractors practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. At Nelson Chiropractic, we have seen many expectant mothers presenting in the breech, as well as transverse and posterior positions. The Webster Technique has been extremely successful in balancing the mother’s pelvis and assisting the baby in getting into the most optimal position for birth. Dr. Nelson has used this technique to successfully help many breech babies over the last 14 years. We can most always ensure a more comfortable pregnancy.

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Solutions for the Adult Child Caregiver – a Senior Star Discussion Senior Star

When families come to visit Senior Star at Elmore Place, our goal is to help them solve an issue, explore retirement care options and feel at ease that they have made a good decision – whether it be moving to Senior Star, choosing another community or remaining in their home. Often times, it’s the adult children who work with their Mom and/or Dad in making these key decisions. We recognize that this role, in many instances, is intimidating and overwhelming. There are numerous choices and so many things to consider including the impact of family dynamics in the decision making process, which is very relevant to the overall care plan and needs to be addressed in a sensitive and thoughtful manner. Our role at Senior Star is one of clear purpose – to assist families in seeking important answers when it comes to caring for their aging parents. This involves various steps that focus on addressing the stresses on adult children as caregivers to their parents, planning for changing needs and having an impactful discussion regarding the guilt and frustration that can result from being the caregiver. We also discuss how to bring up

topics that can be difficult and uncover meaningful ways to engage everyone in the dialogue. Other concerns that develop during these important conversations are the selection of care options and the personal economic impact of those choices. We help families navigate the financial challenges and connect them with professionals who can assist in determining what is right for their specific situation. Our ultimate purpose is to help families find a solution for their aging parents. Sometimes, it’s with Senior Star and we are honored when families choose our retirement community. Sometimes, however, that choice may not be Senior Star and our goal is to stay with them until they have an appropriate solution. We encourage and welcome these discussions. We are here to help start the conversation and explore retirement care options. Please call 563-359-0444 to schedule your appointment with a member of the Senior Star team. It is our pleasure and honor to guide you through this important process.

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Is a Will on your New Year’s list? Curtis Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford, LLP

It’s a New Year and time for a new list of resolutions! If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a long “to do” list. Another great – and more easily achievable – resolution to add is creating a will or trust to protect your family. While there can be many components to your estate plan, a properly drafted and executed Will is essential. A Will is a legal document that allows a person to designate who will receive his or her assets upon death. In essence, a Will is a roadmap for your assets when you die. And, if you have a minor child, a Will allows you an even more important choice – to nominate a guardian for your child in a worst case scenario. In other words, your Will dictates what will happen to your assets and potentially your children when you die – likely making it the most important you document you can create. Because it is such an important document, it is recommended that you work with an attorney experienced in estate planning issues to create your document. In the 21st Century it is certainly possible to find a generic Last Will and Testament form on the internet for a small fee. People often make the mistake of believing they can save a few dollars by using one of these forms. Although you will not be around to find out how costly

this mistake can be, your family and loved ones will be. Generic, fill-in-the-blank Will forms often cause far more problems than they solve. Wills, trusts and estate matters are governed by state laws, meaning the laws are different from one state to the next. Unfortunately, many of these forms do not take into account the specific state-centered legal issues that could impact a Will. In addition, these forms are frequently outdated. Laws are subject to change – and often do change. A simple change in law may require a change in your Will. If you begin by working with an outdated version of the law, your Will is doomed from the start to not function properly when the time comes. Unfortunately, if your Will is invalid for any reason, the state will use its own succession laws to probate the estate, meaning it’s very possible that none of your wishes will be honored. So this year, when you work on crossing a Will off your New Year’s “to do” list, make sure to work with a attorney experienced in estate planning issues to protect your family and preserve your wishes. 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.

Is your will or trust as well planned as your New Year’s resolutions? This year, say NO to procrastination and complete a comprehensive estate plan that helps you understand:

The advantages & disadvantages of trusts and wills How to protect assets inherited by your heirs from lawsuits, divorce and other claims What a Power of Attorney can and can not do for you How to protect your estate and provide for yourself and your family if you become incapacitated How to protect your home and assets from high nursing home costs

How to protect your children from being unintentionally disinherited in second marriage families How to plan your estate to make sure it passes to your family most efficiently

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A Place To Call Home

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Senior Fitness

Roger Brannan Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Center

It is so important to keep fit particularly as we get older. It keeps our muscles strong and flexible. Most importantly it makes us feel better. As we age our muscles become weaker if we don’t use them. As the saying goes “use it or lose it.” At Bettendorf Health Care we have an exercise program in the morning to keep our muscles flexible and maintain a good range of motion with our extremities. We also have a restorative program in which a staff member works with each resident to maintain stronger muscles and active range of motion as I mentioned earlier. Seniors at home should do this as well at least once a day. It is good exercise and makes you feel better. Try it, you’ll like it. Feel free to come by Bettendorf Health Care Center any time for a tour or call 563.332-7463.

When you choose to work out at the Scott County YMCA you are not only getting healthier, you are changing lives around you. One of the programs funded by donations is the ACES program. Watch this video to see how this program changed the life of D’Angelo and many other teens in our community. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_Q-iTXhB1Q You can also scan the QR code below to watch the video

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Good Grief, Charlie Brown!

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