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by Mike Mickle Welcome to March! We are warming things up this month with our Spring/Summer Activity Guide. We have lots of cool things for the family to do. Speaking of heating things up, things are never dull in the Mickle house. On a recent Sunday evening, we had just climbed into bed ready for a full 7 hours of sleep. All of a sudden, a screeching noise erupted and brought us all running from our bedrooms. The smoke detectors were going off. Apparently, a teenager (who shall remain nameless) took an excessively long shower and didn’t turn on the exhaust fan. The steam from the shower triggered the smoke alarms throughout our entire house. Of course, they are all wired together so it continued to sound on all three floors. We tried fanning the alarm with a towel. It didn’t work. We went room to room pushing the button on each detector. It didn’t work. We shut off the breaker for the detectors. It didn’t work. We cut the power to the whole house. That didn’t work either, the battery back up took over. All of us are assembled in the family room...except for Kyle. As we are trying to figure out how to stop the screeching, he strolls past us eating a slab of cake. It wasn’t just a piece. It was at least 1/4 of the cake. Clearly, he was terrified by the smoke detectors sounding. After what seemed like an eternity, we gave up on the alarms ceasing on their own and called the fire department. The incredibly nice dispatcher was doing her best to protect us. Dispatcher (to Karen): Ma’am you need to get all of your family to exit the house immediately. Karen (to dispatcher): But, there’s no fire. Dispatcher (to Karen): You can’t be sure. Please tell your family to exit the house. Karen (to me): She says we all need to leave the house. Me (to Karen): There’s no fire. Karen (to me): I told her. She says for safety reasons, we need to leave. Me (to Karen): Does she realize it’s 17 degrees outside? Karen (to dispatcher): Okay. They are leaving. As we waited for the firefighters to arrive, Karen decided to use the moment as a teaching tool. So, she quizzes the kids. Karen: If this was an actual fire, what would we do? 4
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Kate and Matt: We’d head next door to Andy and Kari’s. Kyle: I’d save the cake. Ugh. Of course he said that while cramming the last piece in his mouth. Suddenly, the alarms stopped sounding. It was sheer bliss. Karen was still on the phone with the 911 dispatcher. Karen (to dispatcher): Aahh! The smoke detectors shut off! Dispatcher (to Karen): That’s great, but we will still have the crew check things out. Karen hangs up and is explaining the fire departments policy, when she stops mid-sentence and looks at Kyle. Karen (to Kyle): Are you wearing my shorts? Kyle (to Karen): Yep. I was in your room when you told me to get dressed. I grabbed the first pair I could find. Me (to Kyle): Would you like to change before the firefighters get here? Kyle giggling (to me): Sure, but can I have more cake first? Karen and Me (to Kyle): NOOOOO!!!! The firefighters arrived and couldn’t have been nicer. They checked out the entire house, educated us on how smoke detectors need to be replaced after ten years. The ones in our house are 8 years old. They even offered to change the batteries in the detectors for us. It was close to midnight and frankly, at this point, I wanted cake. We told them, we’d change the batteries after we got some sleep. While it was a bizarre set of circumstances and we were annoyed by the disruption, we also found humor in the chain of events that followed. We were also extremely appreciative of the dispatcher and the firefighters for not taking any chances and insisting they check things out before we went back to bed. I learned numerous things from the experience. (1) No hot showers without the exhaust fan on. (2) We should remind our children on a regular basis of what the plan is, in case a fire erupts. (3) We need to clarify to Kyle that when we ask him to get dressed, that does not mean he should grab his mother’s clothing. (4) I should do a better job of hiding the cake. Hope you have a wonderful month. Be sure to check out our Spring/Summer Activities Guide. We have a lot of great ideas for families! Thanks, Mike
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Learning to Read—and Loving
Kendra Schappveld Project Manager, Parent Pals
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
or moo like a cow? Sitting together also has its benefits; encourage your child to turn the page to develop fine motor skills. Snuggling during reading time also builds trust and attachment, which leads to healthy relationships later on in life. Children also need to see their parents read. Whether this is a newspaper, book or magazine, good modeling shows children that reading can be a form of self-care, a hobby and can increase knowledge of their world. When reading is an enjoyable part of your family’s daily routine, they’ll ask to be read to and eventually start to read on their own. Even if they’re just pretending at first, that’s great! It’s a simple thing, but understanding how a book should be handled, turning pages and recognizing that letters on a page represent a story demonstrate that your toddler is developing critical literacy skills. It’s also a good sign when your child can recognize a favorite book simply by the cover! Literacy development is important for children’s futures, especially school readiness. Through reading, children not only learn language skills, but also socialemotional skills. Choose books that show diverse characters and a range of emotions and expressions to teach empathy, understanding and accepting differences in others. Then talk about the book when it is over. Reading also teaches children how to express themselves and how to deal with a difficult situation or life change. In turn, children are better prepared to sit in a classroom and to use their words to get their needs met. With early exposure to a variety of words, pictures and stories, your child will learn to enjoy reading in school and at home! Reading on their own or reading to an adult fosters self-esteem. It’s never too early to start preparing your child for a lifetime love of reading.
Starting from birth, the years before your child actually begins reading can be some of the most critical to development. Even as newborn babies, their brains are developing and absorbing everything in their environment. Most doctors recommend reading one book every day to your child to promote language development from the day they are born. Spend time reading to your baby from books, using rhyming sounds and introducing lots of new words. Vary the tone and pitch of your voice. As your baby grows, she’ll not only enjoy listening to the sound of your voice, but she’ll get a good foundation for vocabulary. Kendra Schaapveld is Project Manager for Parent Pals, a By 18 months to 2 years old, children should be program of Services in Iowa, and serves as a board member of able to tell you what they or you are pointing to in the the Bi-State Lutheran Literacy Council. To be connected with parenting advice and book. You can use this to further expand your child’s hundreds of free resources and to learn if you may be eligible for voluntary vocabulary and help him identify colors, letters and in-home services, call toll-free: 855-Be-My-Pal. letter sounds. Or try this with your child: after reading a story, go back through the book again and “read” just the pictures. Say every word that comes to mind and create a new story based on what you and your child see. Also encourage your child to point to the pictures on a page. Reading together doesn’t mean a child has to sit still. Children love to get up and move! Finding ways to incorporate body movement can improve gross motor development and help a child to learn body parts. When reading a book about dinosaurs, can you stomp catering.capriottis.com around like a big dinosaur? When we read about farm 3016 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA 52807 | (563) 359-8500 animals, can you flap your wings, quack like a duck
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Is Competition for Young Children Good or Bad?
Brenda Boleyn, Ph.D. & Barbara Wiese, Ph.D. Professors in the School of Education at St. Ambrose University
The best response to the above question may be, “It depends!” Competition in and of itself is neither inherently all good nor all bad. Many factors have to be considered when we look at the situations of competition that our young children are placed in as part of their daily lives. Age (chronological or developmental), temperament, and personality are characteristics of the child we have to consider, as well as family structure (for example, siblings and birth order) and our own example we as adults model from our competitive experiences. Competition in our society today is seemingly ubiquitous. What are some considerations for parents to keep in mind? One of the greatest gifts we can give to our child is unconditional love and acceptance. When a child gets the idea that their value in our eyes is tied to their accomplishments (being “the” best or achieving at the highest level), we set them up for self-esteem issues. We do want our child to do his or her best and to put forth effort, but if first place is all that we expect and accept, we may find our child doing the opposite and not trying at all for fear of failure, or worse yet, cheating, blaming others, making excuses, and showing excessive jealously toward others. Helping our child to develop their own “sense of self-worth” starts with providing them with that foundation of acceptance and support. As our child grows and is exposed to many situations that involve competition at pre-school and beyond, engaging in activities with friends, and enrollment
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in outside activities as varied as music lessons, sports teams, and even playing games with family members, competition will go hand-in-hand with these interactions with others. Teaching our child perspectives about winning and losing will be a part of the adult’s role. Engaging in activities for the sake of the activity and having fun could be discussed. The obvious to us as adults (“You can’t win all the time at every activity you take part in”) is a life lesson a young child needs to learn and bears taking the time to discuss. We want our child to be resilient, both in winning and losing. An obnoxious, braggart winner is as unattractive as a spoiled loser. Being both a gracious winner and loser is not something that comes naturally to most children. It is learned as part of the child’s developmental process and can be greatly encouraged by adult modeling and discussion. We play a huge role in guiding and mediating the experiences that are part of the foundational building blocks of our child’s character. Helping our child to set goals and problem-solve when they don’t perform as well as they wanted to is good practice for the continuum of skills and activities that will be ever-present in their lives. So, to paraphrase a well-known adage – “Let the games begin!” We know our child is part of a society that involves competition. Our first instinct is to protect, which we can do by instilling in them our unconditional love and acceptance. Building on that, we can guide them in their early experiences with winning and losing by talking to them and modeling for them our responses to our own experiences with competition. Remembering to set goals to improve is important but consider balancing that with some time to just be a child and have some fun!
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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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Choices and Power-We all Make ‘em and We All Need It Angie Kendall Child Abuse Council I was speaking to a friend recently who asked me what to do about her 4 year old daughter’s behavior. She refused to follow directions, would throw a fit when she didn’t get her way and insisted on doing everything herself. In response I asked her to imagine the following scenario we talk about in one of the community education programs we offer: You wake up in the morning when a door flies open and someone runs through it yelling “wake up, gotta go” and leaving just as quickly as they arrived. You stretch, not sure what the plan is for the day. Are you going to work? Staying home? What should you wear? When will you be back home? You’re hungry for breakfast and as you head towards the pantry to find your favorite bread to make toast someone grabs your shoulders, redirects you to the table and hands you a banana. You look at it confused and start eating your breakfast. You yawn and close your eyes. It’s no wonder you are tired. Last night after a long day you ran around like a crazy person having no idea where you were going or what was coming next: little league, grocery store, a sandwich in the car, a bath, teeth brushing and off to bed before you even had a chance to unwind at night. Just as you are getting ready to finish your banana someone comes up behind you grabs your shirts and takes it off, next they are tugging at your socks and asking you to stand so you can change your pants. You hardly had time to realize you were almost naked at the breakfast table before you were dressed again and being shoved out the door. How many times has your child been in a similar situation? How often are they thrown from activity to activity with no warning and only the expectation that they “roll with it.” Even though we may find ourselves harried, stressed and running a hundred different directions we are able to have some control as an adult. We know where we have to go next, we can stop if we have to go to the bathroom, we have the power to change our plans. Our children don’t and they are often innocent bystanders in the great rat race to the next thing. Not only do we often leave children completely powerless as they have no control over their environment or activities but we do this to them right when they are yearning to learn what it means to be self-sufficient and to have power. It’s an incredibly important developmental time as children learn to do things on their own, are able to make choices and
suddenly find themselves with the ability to take control. It’s a time in development that can be frustrating to parents already but when we take away all stability and comfort it makes children want to exercise their power even more. It is important that you recognize the child’s need and desire to control some part of the day. Respect that human need to feel safe and comfortable in their environment by preparing the child for what will happen. Let him or her know what to expect before it happens. Whether it’s letting a child know they need to get dressed and you plan to help them or telling them that you will be leaving in 5 minutes for school. You will find yourself with a child who is much more comfortable and trusting in their environment instead of one who is always on edge and not sure what is coming next. The next piece, and a very important one at that, is to recognize every person’s need for power and control. When a parent tells me about how their child is always wanting to do things their way or ignoring requests or flat out refusing to do anything I say “it sounds like they are exercising their power-I’d give it to them.” This is always followed by someone rolling their eyes at me or staring at me in shocksimply give in? No, that’s not what I am saying. I am saying children need and deserve power and they will find a way to get it whether you like it or not. So, give it to them on your terms. Decide what you need from them. Maybe brushing their teeth, cleaning their toys, going to bed, whatever it is. That is your goal. Give the child power-but make sure it meets your goal. How do you do this? “Would you like to brush your teeth before or after you use mouthwash?” “Would you like to eat your green beans with your right hand or left hand?” “Would you like to hop to the bathroom or skip?” Suddenly, the child gets choices and has powerand you still meet your goal! What if the child doesn’t choose one of those? Easy, you choose for him. “I see you don’t want to choose today. I will help you, I choose for you to brush your teeth first.” If they refuse, gently guide them through the activity. Giving choices works throughout life. In fact, choices mean a lot less yelling when a child gets older. “Your curfew is 10:00. If you are home later than 10 you will not be able to go out tomorrow.” “If your homework is done you can play video games after dinner. If it isn’t then no games tonight.” The responsibility is on the child. If they come home late there is no argument, they already knew what would happen if they chose to ignore their curfew. If homework isn’t done then there is no need to argue, simply put up the gaming system. They knew what would happen and made their choices accordingly. Not only are you saving yourself stress and likely an argument you are teaching the child what it means to be an adult! Every one of us makes choices-and we must live with them. My choice? Give children power and respect! For information about the Child Abuse Council’s prevention, education and treatment programs you can visit us as www.childabuseqc.org, or call (309) 786-1466, or contact Angie at Angiek@childabuseqc.org QC Family Focus - March 2015 11
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The Quad City Botanical Center: Growing Minds Through Nature
Karen Jackson Director of Marketing & Guest Services, Quad City Botanical Center
Looking for a unique getaway destination? If so, you’ll want to visit the Quad City Botanical Center. Since 1998, the Center has enjoyed bringing people and plants together in fun and meaningful ways, growing minds by encouraging community members to connect with nature. The Center offers engaging interactive experiences for all ages and interest levels. For the plant gurus, a stroll through our indoor tropical atrium and thriving outdoor gardens will provide pleasure beyond measure as they enjoy the wide variety of fascinating plants from around the world. Garden enthusiasts will delight in the opportunity to use their skills in our educational greenhouse, raised vegetable beds and physically enabling garden. Joy and tranquility will abound as visitors feed the beautiful fish in our ponds and watch the lively butterflies fluttering around the seasonal blooms from early spring to late fall.
For the younger at heart, our seasonal G-scale garden train exhibit is one of the largest in the area, with the trains running every Sunday throughout the summer. Our newest addition is our Children’s Garden – a family fun spot throughout the summer! Featuring a mini-Mississippi river, children are invited to splash in the water as they learn about the river, play games, learn about plants, flowers and more! This garden is a fun and exciting outdoor experience that you won’t want to miss! With banquet facilities on site, we serve groups of all sizes from businesses to brides to birthday parties. We host many special events, programs and workshops throughout the year for children, families and adults. Feel like getting away? Join our travel club on bus trips throughout the tri-state area. Visit our website, www. qcgardens.com, to check out our current events. At the Quad City Botanical Center, we don’t just nurture beautiful plants….we nurture the community. For more information, call (309) 794-0991 or visit www.qcgardens.com.
The Quad City Botanical Center There’s Something Blooming for Everyone!
| Interactive Children’s Garden with Splash & Play Fun! | Thriving Outdoor Gardens / Lush Tropical Atrium | G-Scale Garden Train Exhibit | Discovery Gardens and Learning Programs for All Ages | Special Events / Bus Tours | Art Exhibits / Gift Shop
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Spring Break Events at the Family Museum Offer Something for Everyone
Elly Gerdts Marketing Coordinator, Family Museum
For families throughout the Quad City area, the Family Museum’s Spring Break Spectacular has become a yearly tradition. With a few past favorites and some exciting new performers, the 2015 lineup appearing March 15-21 is sure to have something for every interest. The seven-day event starts off with a unique performance from The Junkman, who uses the sounds of found objects and recycled materials to make music. Kids and adults alike will see how The Junkman turns everyday items into musical instruments! In addition to inviting back the audienceinvolving improv group from Comedy Sportz and the wildly popular West Music’s Instrument Petting Zoo, we are offering an entire day celebrating all things Frozen. This event includes an ice sculpting demonstration, activities with dry ice and fake snow, and an opportunity to meet Elsa, Anna, and Olaf from some sort of movie that is wildly popular at the moment. Check out the
Family Museum’s website for more details and times. We round out the week with some balloontwisting and magic classes on Wednesday and planetarium fun on Thursday. Pete the Cat and Dan Wardell from IPTV Kid’s Clubhouse pay us a visit, and we end the week with the return of Justin Roberts and his unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids on Saturday. Grammy nominated Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players are truly some of the “all-stars” of the indie family music scene, and we are excited to have them perform once again in the Family Museum’s Great Hall. The Family Museum, located in Bettendorf, Iowa, invites you and your family to attend one or all of these great events. Programs are included in the price of admission. Spring Break Spectacular is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Visit www. familymuseum.org for more information or call (563) 344-4106.
What’s in a FunBundle? FunBundle is your all-in-one family membership to three places for learning and fun: the Family Museum, Niabi Zoo and Putnam Museum & Science Center. New this year: you can add a fourth attraction – the Quad City Botanical Center!
What you get:
More perks:
One-year free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children (18 and under). Add additional children for $15 each or guests for $50 each.
Each attraction also has its own unique offers that come with the FunBundle!
Members-only event invitations. 10% or more discount on*: • Merchandise/concessions • Educational programs • Facility/space rentals Free subscription to all attraction member e-newsletters and printed newsletters. Free or discounted admission to 260+ other museums and science centers nationwide.
Niabi Zoo
Family Museum • 2 guest passes • Admission to all Museum drop-in programs/activities • Access to Member Mondays – no field trips/groups booked on Mondays • Niabi Zoo supporter decal • Monthly member specials for gift shop/concessions Putnam Museum & Science Center
• 2 Museum/Science Center guest passes • 4 free National Geographic Giant Screen theater passes • Pre-seating for Giant Screen movies ADD the Quad City Botanical Center to your FunBundle for just $50!
• 4 free guest passes • First access to Spring plant sale
* Some items excluded and some restrictions apply. Contact individual locations to learn more. FunBundle was previously known as the “Triple Membership.”
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Quad City Dance Network Member Studio Summer Programs: Expressions of the QC Dance Academy 2714 Central Avenue Bettendorf, IA 52722 563-355-7818 www.expressionsoftheqcdanceacademy.com Summer Session June 8th-July 29th Dance Works 2705 Hickory Grove Rd. - Davenport, IA 52804 www.danceworks5678.net 563-323-3630 Summer classes available ages 3 & up, beg. to adv. The Dance Connection 1018-15th Avenue - East Moline, IL 61244 309-755-9722 Classes offered year round - call for info.
Fun for all, big and small.
Tina’s Dance Studio & Tumbling Center 2100 E. LeClaire Rd. Box 343 - Eldridge, IA 52748 563-285-2222 www.tinasdancestudioinc.biz Summer Ballet Intensive - Mini Camps - 6 Week Summer Program Belle Academy of Dance www.BelleAcademyDance.com 2115 Belle Ave. - Davenport, IA 52803 563-324-7330 Summer classes available ages 3 & up - all levels Jenny’s Dance Academy 710 West Mayne Street - Blue Grass, IA - 563-381-4565 www.jennysdanceacademy.com Above the Barre 2660 E.53rd Street #9 - 563-359-3222 www.abovethebarredanceacademy.com Summer Camps & classes available for all ages Dance Centers of Iowa 1730 Wilkes Avenue, Davenport IA 52804 Summer program begins June 15th! Website: Dancecentersofiowa.com Phone #: 563-386-6632 The Dancer’s Place 6632 Northwest Blvd - Davenport, IA 52806 Summer session starts June 22nd www.dancers-place.com 563-823-0704
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Brandy Keller Red Rover Children’s Learning Center
Keeping Little Brains Busy in the Spring!
Spring is here! You’ve weathered the storms and the cold and now it’s time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Parents are looking for ways to entertain the kids and what better way than science? Science activities often get overlooked, but they are superBrandy Keller fun for all ages, especially in the warmer weather. Here are some fun activities to do with Red Rover Children’s Learning Center kids to keep their brains busy and engaged while enjoying the spring weather inside and Spring is here! You’ve weathered outside! the storms and the cold and now it’s time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Parents Rainkids measuring is a better really fun are looking for ways to entertain the and what wayway to turn a day stuck inside into a day of learning. You can buy one, but it is way than science? Science activities often get overlooked, but theymore are fun to make your own rain gauge, using a plastic super-fun for all ages, especiallybottle, in thesome warmer weather. 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Combating the “Summer Slide” Matt Buettner Center Director Mathnasium of Bettendorf/Pleasant Valley
Along with the joys that summer brings; vacations and warmer weather chief among them, summer also gives students the opportunity to forget exactly what they had learned the previous school year. This phenomenon is called the “Summer Slide.” While time away from thinking is always appreciated by students, certain subjects suffer more readily from the “Summer Slide” than others. Math, science, and foreign language classes that continually build upon one another suffer the most. For most parents, the natural question is “How do we fight this “Summer Slide”? Each subject is slightly different. In the case of foreign language, students that do not live in a bi-lingual household should be encouraged to speak in their second language as much as possible, even when we as parents have no idea what they are saying. For science, students should be encouraged to look at the world differently, using what they have learned over the past year to try and explain things like why the grass is turning that intense shade of green, or how do fireworks get their specific colors. In the case of math, however, it can be a slightly more difficult task. While adults take everyday math for granted as just something that we have to deal with, students try to ignore it completely. By challenging students with math problems during the summer, even K –12TH GRADE
periodically, it keeps numbers and critical thinking at the forefront of their minds, preparing them for the next school year. Instead of succumbing to the “Summer Slide”, parents and students should consider using the summer months to strengthen their math, science and language skills for the next year. With no schoolwork to be found, summers offer an optimal time to “Catch Up, Keep Up, and Get Ahead.” At Mathnasium, we offer a variety of programs to help students in all three areas that will strengthen their math skills, and prepare them for next year’s math classes, while combating the “Summer Slide”.
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Choosing the Best Summer School Program for Your Child Leigh Ann Schroeder 5th Grade Teacher, Rivermont Collegiate
Summer school can be a fun adventure for your child. Summer courses are available in a wide variety, across all age groups and are a wonderful, fun way for students to expand their horizons. Unless the summer course is offered for credit, there are no grades assigned or pressure to perform. In many ways, summer school has evolved to become a true educational experience; learning for the sheer joy of learning. Enrolling your child in a summer program is beneficial academically, developmentally and socially. Whether it is a math, science, sport, or fine arts program, keeping the brain energized and engaged in problem solving or expanding the imagination can be fun and really help jumpstart your child for the next school year. Selecting which summer school courses to take is a decision that parents and children should make together. Students need to see summer school as a natural extension of their summer break. But how do families choose the right program? There are two predominant factors to consider when choosing a summer school program: the needs of the child and the quality of the program. There are a plethora of summer programs offered in the Quad City area that will stimulate your child’s
passion for learning. Summer is a time for children to explore different interests or expand their horizons in subjects that excite them. If your child is captivated by science and math there are a variety of excellent STEM programs that will challenge them to problem solve in new and fun ways. If your child is a budding writer, artist, musician or computer programmer, there are a number of exciting programs for them as well. There are also exceptional Preschool and Junior Kindergarten programs that encourage creativity, imagination, and social awareness. In selecting a summer program, parents should look to several items. First is the course catalog. It should provide a clear description of each course and its activities so that you and your child can make an informed decision. Second, the program itself should have a friendly and safe environment. It is reassuring when the teachers and staff are welcoming or ideally know your child by name when they enter the classroom. Third, a quality summer program is one where the teachers are actively engaged with the parents. A program that consistently asks for both you and your child’s feedback is a great sign that quality is important to the staff. Finally, word of mouth is the best advertisement, so talk to your friends and colleagues, since quality summer programs often speak for themselves. Summer school can be an amazing adventure just waiting to happen. Programs today are incredibly diverse and offer a wide range of benefits for children of all ages. So get out there and enjoy all that they have to offer!
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Getting a Handle on Homework Jill D. Evola-Vokt Educational Consultant, Tutor Doctor
One area that causes much angst for parents is determining how to help and how much to help children with their homework. Checking over assignments to be sure they are complete and that your children aren’t missing any major concepts is important, but that is quite different from finishing the assignments for them! When parents get overly involved in their children’s work, kids do not feel any sense of ownership or accomplishment. Just the thought of homework conjures up many different reactions in different households. While some see assignments as a way to reinforce and teach responsibility, others view homework as an annoyance, interrupting family time and extracurricular activities. For some, it is a battleground. Children may procrastinate or do a mediocre job completing their homework. Moms and dads become enforcers, not a very “fun” part of parenting. If parents try to assist correcting and improving homework, students may avoid the hard work by trying to “get through it” as quickly as possible. If the homework doesn’t move along fast
enough, parents may be tempted to expedite the process by doing it for them! Yet, for all the drawbacks, there are benefits to having your children do homework assignments, including: • Learning to be responsible for bringing papers and books to and from school • Listening to instructions and taking responsibility for what is required • Learning to manage one’s time • Reaching out for help • Reinforcing learning that has taken place in the classroom • Developing a sense of capability that comes from mastering new tasks • Experiencing pride in completing a project Find out more at http://centerforparenting education.org/library-of-articles/school-andlearning-issues If you would like additional information about how Tutor Doctor can help your child succeed at homework and school, give me a call at 563-468-3763.
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Clearly, Confidently, Creatively Daniel DP Sheridan Performing Arts Supervisor Davenport Junior Theatre
Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT) is the second oldest children’s theatre in America! Founded in 1951, DJT is a proud program of Davenport Parks and Recreation (DPR). DJT provides theatre and dance programs for kids ages 3 to 18. In the past six years, this program has grown from 400 to now over 1,600 annual enrollments. What is its recipe for success? “We believe in every child,” said Daniel Sheridan, CPRP/MFA, Performing Arts Supervisor for the City of Davenport Parks and Recreation and Director of DJT Programs. “Our job is to create that special environment where exploration and fun are the norm. Then kids really start to open up and develop their skills.” “For Kids, By Kids” has been DJT’s motto for generations. The goal is to give every child the tools to speak clearly, confidently and creatively, no matter where life may lead them. And of course, there is a lot of fun to be had in the process. The upcoming Spring Break Performing Arts Camp – Journey through Time runs from March 16 to 20. Students come to DJT all day long! For kids ages 6 to 13,
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this week-long adventure explores acting, improvisation, makeup, lights, musical theatre, sound, history and more. Camp is divided into groups by age, with each group performing their original script at the end of camp for family and friends. This summer, Junior Theatre is offering four theatre camps and a variety of mini-dance camps. In addition to camps, 30 other classes will also be offered through the theatre, dance and spectrum programs. Kids ages 3 to 18 are served all summer long. In 2011, DJT launched its all-new School of Dance. This non-competitive program focuses on the joy of learning. A specific emphasis is placed on affordability so more people can access professional quality dance. Children develop the poise and confidence to “Live It! Love It! Dance It!” their whole life long. In 2013, DJT started their Spectrum Theatre program. Whether living with autism or other developmental challenges, this program provides a place for kids to develop communication skills while doing theatre and having fun. The focus is on developing the whole child in a recreational environment. Davenport Junior Theatre is ready for a summer of exploration and fun. What’s the only thing missing? Your kids! Be sure to join DJT this summer for all their great programs. Get all the details online at www. DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, or call (563) 326-7862.
Calling All Scouts! Lisa Lockheart Publicity and Outreach Liaison Rock Island Public Library
Financial literacy starts young – and a great place to start is at your local library. Rock Island Public Library, the Illowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, and participating Money Smart Week partners will host two Scout Nights for Financial Literacy during Money Smart Week Quad Cities, April 18 to 25, 2015. The two events will help local Scouts of all ages work on badges and achievements for money management. Younger Scouts in Grades 2 to 5 will learn about counting and making change, budgeting, planning for large purchases and more at an event on Tuesday, April 21 at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., younger Scouts will learn about money with fun, hands-on activities staffed by volunteers from area banks and credit unions. Scouts in Grades 6 to 12 will work on the more involved requirements of the Boy Scouts Personal Management badge and the Cadette, Senior and Ambassador levels in the Girl Scouts financial literacy curriculum at an event on Thursday, April 23. Workshops on budgeting, investing, future planning and credit awareness will be offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Genesis East Medical Center, 1236 Rusholme Street, Davenport. Both events are free and open to troops from Illinois and Iowa. Participants should RSVP by April 13 to: Boy Scout office: (563) 388-7233 or Mia.Carr@ scouting.org. Girl Scout office: (309) 788-0833 x103 or AshleyA@girlscoutstoday.org. Registration is also open to groups without a Scouting affiliation. Non-Scouts should sign up by calling the Rock Island Library at (309) 732-7360. Financial Literacy Scout Nights are part of Money Smart Week Quad Cities, a week-long focus on financial literacy sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in cooperation with local partners.
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Begin family learning & fun at a Rock Island Library! Make something fun with Duct Tape: Make a pencil or change holder. Ages 8 and up. 4:00 pm - March 17 at 30/31 Branch 10:00 am - March 26 at Southwest Branch
Treat Mr. Bear to a stuffed animal sleepover: Drop off by 1:00 pm Friday, March 20 Pick up 10:30 am on Saturday, March 21 Main Library Children’s Room Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal for a toys-only sleepover in the Children's Room. We’ll show what kind of mischief they got into at a special Saturday storytime.
Make a robot, learn programming basics, or create computer animation: Creation Station for ages 8 and up. 5:00 to 7:00 pm, March 23, Main Library See our calendar for more fun in March, including Read with Rover, Play & Grow, Storytimes & LEGO™ brick building times. Rock Island Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches
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Guide to Geocaching: The Modern-Day Scavenger Hunt With Spring around the corner, it’s time to get back outdoors. The excitement and intrigue of a scavenger hunt may be timeless, but the modern-day treasure hunt known as geocaching is putting a high-tech twist on a classic recreational activity. Geocaching allows you to use GPS-enabled devices, including smartphones or tablets, to navigate real-world coordinates and find items hidden and planted by other players in waterproof containers. Whether you’re trying to figure out a Da Vinci Code cache or looking for some ridiculously creative containers, adventure always abounds. Currently, there are more than two-million active geocaches daily that anyone can participate in. This trending outdoor activity is a great way to stay active, get some fresh air and explore the area. So, how do you begin? Here’s a short guide to geocaching and how to get started. First, you’ll need to create an account or download the iOS or Android app for Geocaching at Geocaching. com. Then, enter your ZIP code or location and discover
the closest adventures in your area. Once you choose the geocache you want to find, you can follow your device’s GPS function, and the typical set of mysterious clues given for each cache, to find it. With a keen eye and a little luck, you’ll find a container with a logbook of others who’ve found the cache before you and even some treasure – small toys or ornaments, collectibles, books, items of clothing and more. Be sure to leave something else behind if you keep an item for yourself. Once you document your findings online or in the app, you can then set your sights on another destination. More Geocaching 101 etiquette is outlined on the official website. Some recommended supplies for first-timers (besides your GPS-enabled device) include fluids to stay hydrated, sunscreen, snacks, bug spray, a flashlight, notebook and pen. Have fun!
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Is Spring almost here? If you live in the Midwest, then I’m sure you are ready for it. Warmer days and sunshine ahead! When those warmer days arrive, we all tend to crave lighter, healthier meals. Now this one does have bacon … but doesn’t bacon make everything better? If you’ve been scared to try Brussels sprouts in the past, please give them one last shot in this dish. They caramelize, get crispy and taste awesome! Balsamic & Bacon Brussels Sprouts 3 c. trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts 3 strips of bacon, diced 1 c. water 1 c. balsamic vinegar salt pepper 1. Rinse the Brussels sprouts under cold water. 2. Trim off the ends and halve. 3. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan to drain, but keep the drippings in
the pan. 4. Keeping the skillet hot, place the halved Brussels sprouts face down in the pan. Cook until bottoms are seared and brown. 5. Add in 1 cup of water, cover with a lid and let the Brussels sprouts steam for 1-2 minutes. Remove the lid, drain off the water and turn down the heat to low. 6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, pour in the balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil. Let this boil and reduce down more than half, until vinegar has reached a syrup consistency. About 5 minutes. 7. Pour the balsamic syrup back over the Brussels sprouts and top with the cooked bacon, season with salt and pepper. Serve warm. With fresh fruit soon to be in season, this sherbet is a fun, easy and simple treat. Kids will love helping to make it! And as parents, we won’t mind them going in for a second helping. Healthy 5-Ingredient Sherbet 1 c. frozen blackberries 1 banana 1/2 c. milk 1 T. sugar 1 t. vanilla extract 1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients until smooth. 2. Layer a loaf pan with plastic wrap. 3. Pour sherbet into the loaf pan and cover with the plastic wrap. 4. Freeze for at least 2 hours. 5. Eat with a spoon!
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Education
Becoming a Teenager…. Evin Ersan Junior Reporter for QC Family Focus Magazine
March is my birthday month and I will be turning 13. I will “officially” be a teenager. My parents said it is hard to believe and reminded me that in just one year, I will be eligible to drive (with a school permit). Me? Driving??? Okay, that is kind of weird ... and exciting. So, what does it mean to be a teenager? Are these going to be the best years of my life … or the worst? I have heard stories both ways. I thought my best shot at having my teenage years go well would be just to put it out there and ask people. So I emailed and sent text to friends and family and even posted on Facebook, asking this question: What advice do you have for me as I become a teenager? Here are the responses I got. I threw in a few of my reactions in parenthesis: Don’t rush to get older. You will make mistakes but look at them as opportunities to learn and be wiser next time. Don’t worry about things that will not matter a year from now. (I like that!) Just keep focused on school and less on girls. (Um … okay.) Always stand up for what you truly believe, even if it will not be a popular with friends. It is normal to want to fit in, but be yourself and tell the truth. (Thanks, Grandpa!) Be true to yourself and kind to all. Don’t be a follower. Middle school is an important time. Many kids change a lot between 6th and 8th grade, so choose your friends wisely and do not be afraid to let a friend go if they choose to make poor choices you do not want to be associated with. (I have noticed the swearing has gotten bad.) Video games are fun but they are not the only freetime activity available for you to do. Expand your horizons. (Okay, Mom, I know that was you.) Always have goals. Love with all your heart. Don’t freak out when you get your first zit. (…too late.) Be nice to your sister and don’t be weird… (Ela, really? That was my sister.) Continue to look for opportunities where you can experience the real-world activities. Listen to your parents; they only want good things for you. Learn to be a good 26 March 2015 - QC Family Focus
driver; you will be doing it your whole life. (Good one!) Be sure to have fun and enjoy your youth. Kids are very structured these days, which is good, but good oldfashioned fun is important, too. (I totally agree!) Eat well and get sleep … that is when your body literally grows. (I am a night owl, so I will have to work on this one.) Please stay away from drugs and alcohol as they will not improve your life in any way. Also, talk to God every day. (I promise, Mom). Learn good study habits now, so as school work gets more difficult, you can stay on top of things and not get stressed. (Yes, this is kind of a never-ending thing … sigh…) Lots of things will be changing both emotionally and physically, it is all normal. (Thanks … awkward…) It is normal to want to rebel against the rules sometimes. (See, Mom and Dad … I’m normal!) Learn how to save money and be responsible. Might be a good time to work for an allowance or get a little side job. (Does this all lead to me paying for things my parents pay for now?) Never give up your Morgan Freeman voice, it defines you… (I do an impression of my favorite actor, Morgan Freeman.) No matter how hard life can get, never give up, and never lose your faith in God, (Yes, Babaanne). Stay close to your faith as it will always guide you. Be careful what you share on the Internet, emails and text, as it can be out there forever. (Yes, and shared. SCARY!) When taking a selfie, make sure there is no food in your braces… (Okay, who was that?) Never do something you do not believe in, always be a gentleman, be close with your family, and share your life with them. Work hard and smart. Remember where you came from. Keep your integrity. Always have respect and you will be respected. (Thanks, Dad.) Wow, I really appreciate all of you helping me out with this article. I guess I have six years of teenage life to figure it all out, but all this wisdom has given me a good head-start. I am lucky to have a great family and friends who cared enough to share their advice with me. I also hope my article might help some other kids out there who may not have as many people to talk with about this time in their life. Okay, 13 here I come! Be sure to watch my video at https://vimeo.com/119968068 or scan the qr code, where I get even more advice on turning 13 from a professional, Ann McDonald, Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Genesis Psychology Associates!
Dedication
A Sense of Worth
Tawnya Hambly Public Relations Director, JA of the Heartland www.jaheartland.org
If money doesn’t grow on trees then where does it come from? There are several ways we can get money. We can receive it as a gift, we can sell things, and we can work and earn it. Young people, just like adults, can earn money by working. One way is to work for a business – like bagging groceries, washing cars at a dealership, or making deliveries for a local store. You are an employee of the business. Having a job means working for a business during its hours and following its rules. This can be an excellent way to make money and learn job skills from other, more experienced young people or adults. Another way young people can earn money is to become entrepreneurs by starting their own businesses. These creative individuals determine a better way to provide services and develop goods for their customers. This is called being self-employed. It is ideal for young people because they can set their own hours around school and other activities. Whether you are an employee of a business or selfemployed it is important to have a positive work ethic. A work ethic is a set of values based on hard work and doing the right thing. A positive work ethic includes showing up to work on time, being respectful to your coworkers and customers, and being cooperative. What other characteristics can you think of that demonstrate a positive work ethic? List them below. ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ One of the best ways to learn about a positive work ethic is to work with or for someone who has those characteristics. This person is called a mentor. A mentor can help you learn important skills and rules, serve as role models and provide advice for succeeding in the future. Do you know someone with a positive work ethic? How would you describe him or her? Write your answers below. ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
It’s never too early to start developing your own positive work ethic. Where can you practice these values? School is a great place! Listening carefully to your teachers, following the school rules, being cooperative with your classmates, and giving your best effort in all assignments is a great way to start developing the ethic you will need to be successful as an employee or an entrepreneur. Your teacher also serves as a great mentor. Remember, sharpening your positive work ethic today will help you earn money in the future. Good luck! Article content is a part of JA More than Money® curriculum.
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Is Your Teenager Ready for the Prom? This time of year, the weather starts to get a little warmer...we hope! As the dry dead grass starts to green up and the spring colors start to show, a very important event in a teenager’s world gets closer and closer. PROM! Here are a few tips that will help your teenager get ready for the big day. Guys- your to-do list is much simpler... 1. Rent a tux or at least decide what you will be wearing. 2 Get a hair cut...you have to look good for all those pictures! 3. Order the corsage if you are taking a date. 4. Don’t forget to buy the tickets. Girls- your list is a little more challenging and involved. 1. Find a dress- You may need to start looking a couple months in advance of the big event to find the right one. Things to consider- Does it fit perfectly? Will it need to be tailored? Is it comfortable to sit in? A great money saving tip is talk to friends and borrow a dress from their closet! Nobody will know it’s not brand new if you don’t tell them! 2. Find the shoes- Comfort and style are important. Those 6 inch heels may look great with the dress but just remember you have to be able to walk in them! Practice walking around the house on different types of flooring such as carpet, hard wood, ceramic tile, etc. Different surfaces can sometimes make walking a little tricky if you aren’t used to heels. 3. Practice with different hairstyles. If you are doing your own hair, play around with different styles and see what you like best. Search the internet for fun styles. If you are going to have your 28
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hair done professionally, make an appointment ahead of time to decide what style you like. Also, book your appointment for the day of the prom well in advance. In the QCA, hairstylists can book up quickly if several schools have prom the same night. 4. Find the perfect bling! Jewelry is a fun way to glam up the dress. You only live once so bring on the bling! 5. Play around with different nail polish colors. Decide if you want designs or just a solid color. 6. A cute little bag- something to hold make up for touch-ups, money, and your phone. Many teenagers (and their parents) like to find a spot to take pictures before prom. Scope out some great photo places both outside and inside in case of bad weather. If the restaurant of your choice takes reservations, make sure you call well ahead of time. Not every restaurant can accommodate a party of 20 with an hour notice. Finally, enjoy your big night! This night is meant to be fun but more importantly, be safe. School sponsored after-prom parties are great places to hang out with your friends and win great prizes!
Watch the next Rule ur Game on March 21st at 1 pm on the Quad City CW Channel 26. It’s the only show where Quad City teens are the reporters and they are reporting on the great things happening in their schools!
Four Tips for Hair Appointment Success FROM THE STAFF AT PURE HAIR STUDIO
After making the time and coordinating arrangements for a hair appointment, are you prepared to communicate your needs when you get there? A lot of times, women have so much going on in their lives that just showing up at the salon is hard enough. But are you always satisfied with what you leave with? If you’re like the majority of women in everyday life, you expect that your husband, babysitter or lady turning in the left lane can all read your mind. Right? Hairstylists included! It would be BRILLIANT if they could, and undoubtedly there are some stylists who over the years can read their clients demeanor, expectations and (well, kind of) their mind. But until you find that perfect stylist, if you haven’t yet, there are a few things you can do to get the most out of your hair appointments. Just be blunt. Hairstylists don’t let their feelings be hurt. The only time they do is if they didn’t meet your expectations. By letting them know exactly what you need, everyone is happy. This is easier said than done. If they are good at what they do, they can educate you on what works and what doesn’t, and what’s practical and what’s not. Hairstylists are not magicians. They can’t make hair appear, can only temporarily change your natural color, and can’t give you full hair that doesn’t fall without using hairspray. It’s true. You can’t. Hairspray is a MUST. But they can do their best with the right information. Google it! Search for your hairstyle or color, and search for one that is the closest in comparison to yours! Use keywords that describe your hair type such as fine, long, straight, curly, dark, blonde, textured or wispy. Do you have fine, short, blonde hair, and are you looking
for a new edgy haircut!? Put those five words in and you can see a thousand great options that would be the best comparisons to your own hair. It’s best to compare apples to apples. Give a stylist a time or two to get it right! Expectations on stylists are understandably high to get the perfect haircut and color the very first time they get their hands on you. While it is agreeably fair to have these expectations, every head, every hair strand, and everyone’s personal desires are SO different! Every guest’s haircut and color are completely customized, while every snip and dab of color has a different reaction. Most stylists are really good at being able to anticipate results, but sometimes hair throws them a curveball, and a note is taken and tweaked for the next time! Soon, communication about your needs will be easier and easier. If they never get that next time, then you start the process all over again with a new stylist. Call back! Don’t ever hesitate to call back if you have any concerns or questions. Again, a good hairstylist won’t let their feelings be hurt. Instead, it’s a compliment, not an insult. It shows you enjoyed them, and allows them the ability to tweak it a little to make sure you are completely satisfied. Truth be told, most hairstylists just want to make you happy, and will do anything to achieve that goal. We at Pure Hair Studio know that your time is valuable and expectations are high. We use a coveted consultation plan to communicate every aspect of your hair appointment. And because your satisfaction is our priority, expect a call from us the following week to make sure your hair is working out for you! We don’t want you going a day without loving your hair!
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Youth Get Wild About Saving in April
This April, youth can take a walk on the wild side at R.I.A. Federal Credit Union. Whether they’ve been to the jungle or not, the call of the wild is enticing to youth of all ages. This year, they can check out the credit union’s financial menagerie without a trip to the banking zoo. During the month of April, youth will have the opportunity to go on safari as R.I.A. Federal Credit Union celebrates National Credit Union Youth Month™. This year’s theme, “Wild About Saving™,” encourages youth to use resources available at the credit union to help them cut their way through the jungle of financial responsibility. Before long, they’ll be leading their own savings safari. Stay tuned for more information about R.I.A.’s Youth Month on our website and Facebook page. Bring your zoologists into R.I.A. Federal Credit Union, and get them wild about saving! Visit us online at www.riafcu.com and www. facebook.com/riafcu.
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Iowans can expand their financial knowledge and skills without leaving home with free online classes and webinars from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and eXtension. The only requirement is a computer with Internet access. Many people are interested in improving their financial know-how, but going somewhere to take a class just doesn’t fit into their schedules. Online learning lets you choose the time, place and pace that work for you. Take Control of Your Money “Take Control of Your Money” focuses on basic money management principles, as well as reducing debt, building financial security and improving family communication about money. The course includes tools for planning and tracking spending, forums for sharing ideas with other participants, audio-visual lessons and optional quizzes. You can choose the course modules of interest to you, start at any time and complete them in any order. You also can get tips via email from a learning coach, if you so choose. Visit
www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/take-control to learn more about the course and register to participate. Smart investing@your library Are you interested in learning to make wise investing decisions? Then sign up for one of three investment education courses focused on your stage in life. “Smart investing@your library®” online courses are open for enrollment at any time. Each course involves four online modules and is tailored to the investment challenges of each age group. Topics include balancing risk, cutting investment costs, choosing an investment adviser and fine-tuning an investment portfolio at each life stage. For more information, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/ smart-investing-your-library. Interactive Learning Environment: eXtension.org eXtension is an online, interactive learning environment delivering researched knowledge from land-grant universities across the country. More than 17 financial topics are featured, including consumer credit, estate planning, health finance, insurance, legal topics and retirement planning. Free webinars feature experts in personal finance from land-grant universities throughout the United States. During live webinars, you can interact with presenters and pose your own questions. Or, you can watch a recording of any of the archived webinar presentations. Most webinars are 90 minutes long and many do not require registration. To participate in an upcoming or archived webinar, simply click the webinar link at www.extension.org/personal_ finance.
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WE pay attention to what matters most.you. Whether you’re kayaking in Antarctica, hunting with your favorite pal or a grandmother like Helen who keeps up with her grandchildren, no one deserves agonizing pain when they move. ORA Orthopedics treats thousands of people each year through our Total Joint Center of Excellence. Our specialty-trained joint replacement surgeons have extensive experience in all areas of joint care using the newest minimally invasive techniques for hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement. The result: less scarring, better results and a quicker recovery, so you can get back to what truly moves you. To learn more about how we can help you move, visit qcora.com or call 563.322.0971.
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ifteen-year old Morgan Martin, a Rock Island High School sophomore, is looking forward for the chance to play on the Rocks’ JV soccer team this spring. She is gaining strength and standing strong after nearly five years of treatment for a deformed spine. Morgan was diagnosed with scoliosis at age nine and has spent her early teen years in treatment. “My father is in the service and while our family was stationed in Hawaii, my pediatrician discovered my curved spine during a routine physical,” recalls Morgan. As a young teenager, Morgan underwent physical therapy in Germany and wore a back brace 23 hours a day. “I hated the brace,” says Morgan. “I was allowed to take the brace off for an hour a day. When I would sit, it would dig into my hips.” Morgan wore the brace for two years. Upon the family’s return to the States and relocation to the Quad Cities, Morgan saw ORA Orthopedics physician, Dr. Michael Pyevich, the only pediatric orthopedist in the bistate region. Dr. Pyevich determined that Morgan’s back had not improved and still showed a significant curve. “A person’s spine has a natural curve when normally viewed from the side, but not when viewed from the front or back. Patients with scoliosis have spines that are not just curved on the frontal plane, but also have a twist or a torsional component. Morgan’s curve looked like the letter ‘S’ and it was significant.” For Morgan, Dr. Pyevich recommended surgery. “Back braces do not straighten the spine, they only keep a spine from curving further. I recommended surgery so that her spine would be straight again.” In February 2014, Dr. Pyevich fused 13 segments of her vertebrae from just below her neck to her lower back. “I surgically implanted a series of screws and hooks along her spine, then inserted two rods to hold the spine straight and lock it into place. It’s similar to putting
Rock Island High School sophomore, Morgan Martin, 15, prepares for spring soccer practice after recovering from successful scoliosis surgery at ORA Orthopedics.
Dr. Michael Pyevich, pediatric surgeon, ORA Orthopedics
braces on teeth, except this procedure straightens a spine immediately as opposed to the gradual straightening with orthodontic braces,” Dr. Pyevich explains. The surgery is done in about four hours and patients are able to return to sports once their spine fuses. Morgan’s journey is not unusual. Dr. Pyevich says that her type of scoliosis (called idiopathic scoliosis) is found most often in adolescent girls between the ages of 10-14. “We don’t know what causes it, but we look for it when girls do most of their growing.
Boys have varied growth rates over a longer period of years and tend not to suffer from idiopathic scoliosis as much as young women do.” Screening is fairly simple: Dr. Pyevich says parents should ask their pediatrician to screen children after age 10. A physician will ask the patient to bend forward and touch their toes, in order to see if the child’s spine is straight. A parent may also suspect scoliosis if they notice that their child has a visible rib hump on his or her back. Since scoliosis is not a painful condition, parents must be vigilant about screening during a young teen’s growth years. “It’s also important to keep in mind that scoliosis can affect anyone at any age, as it’s often recognizable by the telltale bump on the back,” says Dr. Pyevich. While scoliosis is not caused by heavy backpacks or poor posture, left untreated, severe cases can worsen over time, impairing heart and lung function. For Morgan, successful surgery means that as spring nears, she hopes to play defense for the Rock Island Rocks’ JV soccer team. “Now I’m good, and I can pretty much do whatever I want. I don’t really notice it anymore. Dr. Pyevich explained everything to me,” she says. “He was really great and helped me a lot.” Each year Dr. Pyevich sees more than 500 patients in his scoliosis clinics. If you have questions or may need to schedule an appointment, call ORA Orthopedics at (563) 322-0971. You can also log on to www.qcora.com, as well as follow ORA on Facebook for other Quad City area patient success stories.
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The Performance Edge Dr. Traci Nelson Hassel Nelson Chiropractic
Exercising and participating in sports is an important part of an active, healthy lifestyle. How can you boost performance in competition? Chiropractic care gives athletes the edge in performance and injury prevention. From the professional athlete to the youth or developing athlete, chiropractic care can enhance performance while preventing and managing injuries, giving athletes under chiropractic care the chance to play their best. More and more professional athletes are speaking out about how chiropractic has helped them. Studies have shown chiropractic care can enhance performance (speed, strength, reaction time, etc.) by up to 10%! Most professional athletic teams have team doctors that travel with the team to support their players. You are never too old, or too young, for chiropractic care, especially if you are an active person! Children put their bodies through lots of stress and injuries that can lead to problems in adulthood if they are not dealt with appropriately as they grow. In fact, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), stated that by the age of 13, you have already experienced over 1,000 traumas to your spine. Think of “cleaning” up your spinal injuries much like you have plaque cleaned from your teeth. If you did not keep up with that, your teeth would have more and more damage over time. If properly maintained, teeth will last your entire life. It is the same with the spine; take care of it and it will last longer! As a parent, how often have you found yourself buying special equipment like sneakers or clothing to help your child perform better? And more than likely they grew out of it! Chiropractic is an investment in their health and their mobility... and they won’t grow out of it! Wellness is much more affordable than illness, or in this case, injury. So how exactly does chiropractic help? The brain communicates to all parts of the body through a central nervous system. Nerves in your spine communicate between the 34
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brain and all parts of the body. That’s what determines how quickly your body moves and reacts. The reactions are all controlled by these messages. It is essential that this communication is at 100 percent, or the body cannot perform at its peak. Misalignments of the spine cause nerve interference (called “subluxation”) so that your brain cannot communicate properly to the rest of the organs and muscles of the body. The result is you have a decrease in your overall performance and in your overall response. The speed and quality of healing is also improved with proper nerve function. The Journal of Neurological Science states, “The quality of healing is directly proportional to the function capability of the nervous system to send and receive nerve messages.” We align your spine using gentle adjustments. The adjustment moves the spine back into its proper alignment so that it’s no longer irritating and interfering with nerve communication. Common areas of injuries in which chiropractic can help include shoulders, knees, ankles, elbows, and of course, the spine. So what position should chiropractic care play for the athlete? • Improving performance by as much as 10% • Preventing injuries as well as promoting healing • Preserving future mobility Our office in Bettendorf specializes in care for the entire family. We encourage you to make an appointment and learn more about chiropractic and how we can help you!
Digital Imaging and Your Health Ian McLean, D.C., D.A.C.B.R. Director of Clinical Radiology, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics Since the discovery of X-rays in 1895, photographic film has been the primary medium for displaying images. With the advent of digital radiology, the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics introduced this imaging innovation on its campuses in 2007. Digital X-ray supported the need for high-quality images and ensured that the Radiology Department remained on the forefront of chiropractic clinical care and education. Two different forms of digital X-ray systems are available at the Palmer clinics. Direct capture (DR) represents a form of digital radiology using X-ray sensitive plates that directly transfers imaging data from the patient examination to a computer system. Alternatively, computed radiography (CR) is an indirect form of digital radiography that uses a cassette system, similar in appearance and function to that seen in conventional, film-based radiography. Each of the systems provides high-quality digital images and also significantly improves patient examination times when compared to the traditional X-ray film systems. Digital image quality is generally superior to that of conventional radiographic systems, with the added advantage of being able to manipulate image appearance after the patient has been examined. As with digital photography, image appearance can be altered after the X-ray is obtained so that images can be
brightened and the contrast improved. Not only can this improve image diagnostic accuracy, but from the patient’s perspective this is important because repeated examinations and associated radiation exposure is reduced. A significant benefit of digital radiography is an almost instantaneous availability of images to the treating clinicians, which has a positive impact on patient management. The patient will often find that their doctor has already seen the images before they leave the radiology department and have returned to the treatment room. Student interns are involved with all aspects of diagnostic imaging. This not only includes scheduling patients for examinations, but also performing the actual X-ray examinations under the direction of the X-ray technologists. Student interns are also expected to interpret images and correlate the data with the patient’s clinical presentation. All images are read by the staff chiropractic radiologists, who provide accurate radiology reports very quickly to the treating doctors. The images are viewed on appropriate software, which includes capacity to alter grayscale, magnify and move images. An annotation toolbox is also included with the ability to measure linear distance and angles, particularly of the musculoskeletal system. The radiologist’s diagnostic workstation is housed in an amphitheater-style room where students can see the images on two 60” LCD displays to facilitate learning. Patient information is easily removed from the images, complying with privacy regulations. These radiology facilities also supply radiology services to chiropractic clinicians in the surrounding community. Because of the advantages of digital radiology, referring chiropractors have direct access to their patient’s images often before the patient leaves the radiology department. Any questions regarding digital radiology may be referred to Dr. Ian McLean, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics.
Advanced chiropractic imaging Digital radiology is one of the greatest technological advancements in clinical imaging within the past decade. Take advantage of the many benefits this imaging has to offer in a chiropractic setting. • Board-certified chiropractic radiologists • Fast results • Decreased re-examinations • Easily enhanced images for detailed viewing Davenport Clinic (563) 884-5801
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The“Routine”Eye Exam William Benevento, M.D. Eye Surgeons Associates Most think that if their vision is okay, they do not need to see their eye doctor. Unfortunately, many ocular diseases in their early stages do not give an obvious warning sign. In fact, two of the most common causes of blindness, diabetes and glaucoma, rarely start off with decreased vision. The two goals of the routine eye exam are to discover any eye problems that need treatment now, and to prevent any potential damage to the eye in the future through early detection. The first step in any eye exam, routine or otherwise, is to talk with you and find out if you have any symptoms of eye disease. We also find out if you have any diseases that could affect the eyes, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Your current medications are written down (some of them can contribute to cataracts, dry eyes, and glaucoma), and as some eye diseases are hereditary, we also ask you if your relatives have any eye problems. The first eye test is to check your vision. You should be able to read the 20/20 or 20/25 line on the chart with your glasses on (if you need any). Anyone with vision less than this, needs to be checked for new glasses. Reading vision is also measured as some problems, such as cataracts, can affect distance vision more than reading vision. Side vision is checked for any losses that would suggest a stroke or glaucoma. An Amsler Grid, which looks just like graph paper, tests central vision for any waviness or spots. These could indicate problems such as diabetes or macular degeneration in the retina, the light-sensitive layer coating the inside of the eye. Eye movements are checked for any weakness or crossing, and the pupils are looked at with a bright light. If the pupils react unequally to the light, it could suggest problems with the nerves that bring the information from the eyes to the brain. Next, eye pressure is tested as a screening for glaucoma. Finally, the eyes are dilated for the second half of the exam. All this frequently happens before you even see the eye doctor. The first thing the doctor does is to take a look at your chart and ask you about any problems that you have been having with your eyes. We recheck anything suspicious in your examination up to this point. The next test is the slit lamp exam. The slit lamp is a table-mounted microscope that gives us a magnified view of the eye. With it, we can look at the front half of the eye for any problems including infection, inflammation, dryness, or cataracts. The cause of most eye irritation or pain is diagnosed at the slit lamp. The final part of the evaluation is the dilated examination. Dilating drops enlarge the pupil, giving us a much better view into the back half of the eye. Though
dilation also makes you somewhat light-sensitive and blurs your reading vision for a few hours (distance vision usually does not change much), it still is a very important part of the exam and should not be skipped. The dilated eye is one of the few places in the body where we can see the blood vessels. Because of this, we can frequently pick out patients with poorly controlled high blood pressure, diabetes, or a high risk for strokes. A good view of the nerve as it enters the eye lets us diagnose early glaucoma, high pressure around the brain, and inflammations of the nerve such as multiple sclerosis. A careful evaluation of the retina reveals evidence of macular degeneration, HIV/ AIDS, or rips which can lead to detachments. No examination is complete without a thorough explanation of any findings. If your vision is not 20/20 or 20/25, you should know why and what, if anything, can be done about it. You should have a general understanding of the health of your eyes before you leave the office, so ask questions if you do not. Our sight is the most important of our senses; we owe it to ourselves to get it checked regularly. Dr. Benevento is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He has special interest in diabetes and the surgical treatment of cataracts with the latest techniques. For more information, please see our website, www.esaeyecare.com. The material contained in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider.
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A Leprechaun and a Ghost Come Together for Seniors Cheryl Frame Marketing Director , Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) You may think the title of this story doesn’t make sense. That is, until you realize the Leprechaun is back, a ghost has been added, and the Quad Cities will come together for the 2015 CASI St. Patrick’s Day Race on March 14, 2015, to benefit the Center For Active Seniors, or CASI as it is known to so many. In its 33rd year, CASI’s St. Patrick’s Day Race, presented by Russell Construction, is THE major fundraiser for the Center for Active Seniors. “Led by a friendly Leprechaun, nearly 3,000 runners and walkers race through downtown Davenport, to help raise funds to support CASI’s mission of providing services to senior citizens in the Quad City region,” said Laura Kopp, President/CEO of CASI. “More than $60,000 was raised in 2014 and with a leprechaun on our side, 2015 will be even bigger.” Programs available through CASI include senior advocacy services to more than 5,000 families annually in addition to daily activities, community forums, fitness and health initiatives, educational sessions and much more. All proceeds raised benefit CASI programs. New for 2015 is “Ghost” race registration allowing
everyone to help support seniors. As a ghost, you Leprechaun Ghost come t don’t actuallyA participate in the and race. a Instead, your $30 registration is a donation which includes a t-shirt Davenport, Iowa and - You’d think the title ofinthis story available during packet pickup the peace of mind knowing that back, you, too, are helping Quad Cityand seniors. a ghost has been added the Quad Cities The CASI Race TotActive Se MarchSt. 14,Patrick’s 2015 to Day benefit theincludes: Center For Trot, Family Fun Run, 5k, Ghost Runner, and Awards rd & After Party.In its Packet pick-up is held the Figge CASI’s St. at Patrick’s DayArt race, pres 33 year, Museum in downtown Davenport on 2nd Street between Center for Active Seniors. Harrison & Main on Friday, March 13, 2015, from noon to 6:30 p.m. and onby Race Day, Saturday morning, March “Led a friendly Leprechaun, nearly 3000 runners 14, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. funds to support CASI’s mission of providing servic So become a ghost, see the leprechaun and$60,000 help was President/CEO of CASI. “More than support seniors in the Quad Cities by joining the fun on even bigger.” March 14 at CASI’s 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Race. Learn more at www.CASISeniors.org and click on the Programs available through CASI include senior ad Get Me Registered icon. to daily activities, community forums, fitness and h
older adults byTheproviding Center For Active Seniors, Inc. wasbenefit established CASI in 1972 and serves the needs of proceeds raised programs. a variety of events and activities focused on health and wellness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement. CASI also provides a senior advocacy program to assist older adults, their families, and caregivers in needs assessment and referral for services. Jane’s Place at CASI is the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa serving adults with Alzheimer’s and dementia. For more information about the programs and services offered through CASI, call (563) 386-7477 or visit www.CASISeniors.org.
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February 13, 2015 Five Steps to Acquiring a Hearing Aid
Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants
For more information: Cheryl Frame, Marketing Director Q: I know I have hearing loss and want to do something about it. What are the steps I needSeniors, to follow to get CASI – Center For Active Inc hearing aids? 563.386.7477 x 229 A: The specific steps to getting hearing aids can vary cframe@casiSeniors.org
slightly from person to person, but they follow the same general pattern. together for Seniors. First: You will need to have your hearing officially tested to determine how much hearing loss you have, and if y didn’t the make sense.loss That is until you realize the Leprechaun is hearing is permanent (sensorineural) or temporary s will come together for the 2015 CASI St. Patrick’s Day Race (conductive). Depending upon your test results, you on may eniors or CASI it is known to so many. need to as follow up with your primary doctor for medical treatment or your doctor may refer you to an ENT, a doctor sented by Russell Construction, is THE major fundraiser for the who specializes in diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. Second: Once any medical treatment prescribed by your doctor has been completed, it is time to discuss hearing s and walkers race through downtown Davenport, to help raise aids. The audiologist will City talk Region,” about pros cons of the ces to senior citizens in the Quad saidand Laura Kopp, various styles of hearing aids, colors of hearing aids, raised in 2014 and with a leprechaun on our side, 2015 will be and hearing aid technology levels. They will ask you about your lifestyle and what situations cause you problems. They will help you totonarrow down the families many hearing aids dvocacy services more than 5,000 annually in options additionto a style and technology level that is a good fit for health initiatives, educational sessions and much more. All you. The audiologist will then take any measurements or molds of your ears that are needed to provide a comfortable hearing fit. everyone to help support seniors. As a ghost, stration aid allowing
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Senior Star at Elmore Place Staff Associates Take Five
Premiere Quad Cities Retirement Community Places Emphasis on Getting to Know Residents Senior Star at Elmore Place The business of caring for older adults is growing nationwide and Senior Star at Elmore Place has a key component to their staff’s job description designed to enhance the senior living experience. Take Five, a program that encourages all staff associates to take five minutes each day with a different resident and engage in meaningful conversation or activity, is a priority when evaluating job performance. It’s a concept that has placed Senior Star at Elmore Place among the top service providers in the area. Located in the heart of a growing Quad Cities community, the team at Senior Star has the important daily task of communicating and interacting with their residents to build significant relationships that ultimately lead to the best care. “The Take Five concept is one of the most essential duties in our associates’ job descriptions,” said Marc Strohschein, Executive Director of Senior Star at Elmore Place. “Everyone is responsible for the care and well-being of our residents, and it’s crucial for all employees at Senior Star to know they are a vital part of our residents’ success. By learning about our residents’ lives, we are in a better position to help them achieve overall wellness.” Staff from food service, housekeeping and maintenance, to nursing and administration visit with residents throughout the day. You might even find them engaging in some fun activities. “When I first met our resident Ron, we just started conversing and, before I knew it, we were playing a game of pool,” said Maintenance
Associate Drake. “Now we play a game at the end of every day. I know Ron likes the company and I enjoy socializing with him.” Many other Senior Star associates, like Ron, can be found doing tasks that may seem nontraditional. Adele, Memory Care Associate, has been known to lead an informal church service and give residents a great shave to make them feel better. “I do what I can to make a positive impact in their lives every day,” Adele said. These extra-special activities offer a great source of vital information for resident care partners and nurses. “I know a lot of residents and, if I see someone is not quite right on any given day, I communicate with their care partner,” said Drake. Senior Star Care Partners, Beth and Kayla, and Nursing Supervisor Amy credit associates like Drake and Adele for keeping an extra eye on residents, which helps them do their jobs better. “Drake and Adele are great, as are all the associates at Senior Star. When we hear a resident is having an off-day, it helps our team take a proactive approach to providing individual care plans,” said Beth. “By looking out for the residents in all different environments, we are able to better assess their needs.” To learn more about how all Senior Star at Elmore Place associates interact with their residents, we encourage a spontaneous visit to the community. From the moment you walk in the door, you will see and feel the difference. For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place, call 815-439-2033 or visit the website at www.seniorstar. com.
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The Stages of Grief, and How to Move Forward Greta Nelson, RN Good Samaritan Society – Services@Home
Every one of us will experience loss at some point in time and following that loss, whether it be that of a loved one, family member, pet, or meaningful relationship, we will move through the five stages of grief and mourning. Some stages will last a lot longer than others, and they might not be experienced in any specific order, but they are all equally important in starting the process of moving forward. “Guilt is perhaps the most painful companion of death.” – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (On Death and Dying, 1969) Stage 1: Denial. This is most often the first stage of loss. Even if the loss hasn’t occurred yet, but is expected, we turn our blinders on. It is easier to escape from the reality than to face it head-on at this point. The overwhelming reality of death and loss for most of us is too much to handle initially. Stage 2: Anger. Eventually the shock of losing someone will settle in, and the denial stage will slowly wear off. We may feel a sense of total powerlessness and start projecting blame towards others. You might find yourself angry with doctors, the person who is gone, or even God. Stage 3: Bargaining. At some point we may find ourselves saying phrases like, “If only I would have….” or, “If they would have done this instead…” Although bargaining is a normal response to loss, it is essential that we move past this stage, or else we can become stuck with feelings of immense guilt or shame that will hinder the healing process. Stage 4: Depression. Once the loss has settled in, a lot of us will go through a bout of depression. These feelings of extreme sadness can include: fatigue; crying spells that last for extended periods of time; loss of interest in work, relationships, or taking care of one’s self; poor appetite; isolation; and/or feelings of anxiety. It is very important to talk to your doctor or psychiatrist if you are consumed with thoughts of death or suicide, or if you are grieving for longer than you feel is good for you. Stage 5: Acceptance. If the stages are moved through effectively, eventually there will be feelings of acceptance. This is not saying that everything will be okay, or that you will go back to feeling the way you did before the loss. Your life has changed, and may need some adjusting, too. Moving forward is a slow process for some, but it is alright to start making new connections and relationships. Join a new group, start a new project, volunteer, or find a grief survivors group. A meaningful, independent life beyond loss can exist! Good Samaritan Society – Services@Home provides care such as housekeeping, medication reminders, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and assistance with other concerns to help people to remain independent at home. To learn more about Good Samaritan Society – Services@ Home, please call 563-359-4444 or visit www.good-sam.com/ quadcityhome.
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A Symphony of Inspiration
Sandwiched: Part I
Generation”. As the Sandwich Generation numbers continue to grow David W. Deuth, CFSP a couple new varieties of “sandwiches” have been added to David Deuth,Director President/ofWeerts WeertsFuneral Funeral Home Home Generation”. OwnerW. / Funeral the menu: the Sandwich Generation numbers continue to grow, •As What a testament to determination, hardorwork and Club Sandwich: in theirhave 50s You’re caring for someone – an a couple new varieties ofthose “sandwiches” been 60s addedsandwiched perseverance, this Itzhak Perlman. One cannot help but beto Recently, Linda and I attended a Funeral Home between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren David W. Deuth, of Weerts the menu: elderly parent, perhaps – President and along the inspired. performance by violinist Itzhak Perlman. or Sandwich: those in their young children, aging • Club those30s in and their40s, 50s with or 60s sandwiched way, you’re quite an education. You’re getting caring for someone – an between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren, Yet, as a longtime member of Rotary – whose parents and grandparents. The concert hall was packed, and when elderly parent, perhaps – and along the With a great deal of hard work and or their 30s and 40s, with aging way,world-renowned you’re getting quite anbeen education. • those OpeninFaced: anyone else involved elder care. worldwide crusade since 1985 hasyoung beeninchildren, to eradicate the virtuoso appeared sacrifice on your part, you’ve able at to parentsThe and grandparents. With a great deal of hard work and implications of being “sandwiched” can range polio Faced: from the face ofelse the involved planet – Iinwas anguished keep them their own home. Or perhaps the side ofin stage, theyou’ve audience to • Open anyone elder care. by the sacrifice onthe your part, beenbegan able to from minor to positively overwhelming – one of they’re living in YOUR home. 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I have found or kids He may soonstill returned, this nest time heading They to theneed conductor’s high-schoolers or in between. your need need it to do when you need it do what you GOT it to do, it’s having no plancomposition at all. or podium. high-schoolers anything They need your time, your your attention, your affection...and your worklike to be the flawless and performance of a Heguidance, wouldorremain seatedintobetween. conduct, so the podium wasabout about like having no plan at all. Next month, we’ll take a closer look at one particular time, yourwith guidance, yourHe attention, your your resources. symphony of inspiration. this,frequently helook can be most raised, three steps. approached theaffection...and steps, glanced at the vibrant that we’re beginning to seeFor month, we’ll take a more closer at among one particula You’re not alone here, either. Whether you know it or scenarioNext resources. proud. 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He can be reached at (563) 424-7055 or by email, Dave@WeertsFH.com. caring for (or sandwiched financially between supporting) children, you’re David W. Deuth, is PolioPlus a funeral director and the owner themselves their your responsibilities and more information aboutCFSP, the Rotary’s initiative, visit https://www.rotary. Statistics Source: Wikipedia.com. Schubert’s Symphony No. 9,they’re The Great. this incredible evening, among a rapidly growing number ofInAmericans who findofFor Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport. He can be reached at org/myrotary/en/take-action/end-polio. the generations to whom responsible. No surprise, by Deuth, email at CFSP, Dave@WeertsFH.com. DavidorW. is a funeral director and the owne Ithen, was wholly unprepared find myself tornresponsibilities inside. themselves between their that sandwiched you are now to identified as one of the “Sandwichand563.424.7055 the generations to whom they’re responsible. No surprise, of Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport. 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