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Your Mickle’s worth
By Mike Mickle
As I’m writing this, I’m having another one of those “shaking my head” moments. Matt just got in the shower about 2 minutes ago. We heard the shower door open and asked what he was doing....and..... wait for it....he says.... “I forgot to take my socks off before I got in the shower.” Please explain to me how you can step into the shower wearing an article (or in this case articles) of clothing without realizing it. Once again, I catch myself saying, “Only Matthew.” He can tell you the license plate number of EVERY vehicle his friend’s parents drive, but forgets to take his socks off in the shower. I give up. Meanwhile, Kyle has a device that looks Mike bya zip like lockMickle bag on steroids over this foot when near water. He repair a broken toeMatt’s and it’s allowed hadAssurgery I writetothis, I just watched lastnot elementary toschool get wetprogram. for a few That’s more weeks. The surgery went well. it. We are done. Another He wouldn’t let me ask the surgeon if I could come to the chapter ends. This one, rather unceremoniously. With operating room to hang out with him. I thought it was a good Kyle, I had the clunky video camera with the horrible idea. Unfortunately, the cranky patient and his mother did zoom that looked like an earthquake was striking, but not. Kyle is fascinated with the pin sticking out of his toe. I recorded every second of everytheactivity.The sporting He’s taking pictures of it, watching recovering process events were more challenging. I tend to get a little too closely and doesn’t mind sharing the photos with anyone involved. In basketball, I’d follow Kyle down the court who’d like to see them. I’d just as soon pass. Meanwhile, and the lasttofew of recording would onlyother be the Kate seems be seconds the one who doesn’t forget things than cleaning Thataction ALWAYS to slipI her floor. I’d gethersoroom. into the thatseems I’d forget was mind until she’s to hangdown out with friends unless recording andnot putallowed the camera while I cheered. it’s cleaned. it’sIremarkably clutter-free, until about you Then cameSuddenly, Kate and was still pretty diligent open her closet door. I’ve learned to push the door open getting a good seat or making my way up to the and front run for fear of an avalanche. so May I had the best camera angles. I missed a few of brings a birthday for my mom as well as Mother’s her events and even bothered Day. I’m preparing for a that trip south to seeme. MomThen, in thethere’s next Matt. I’m pretty sure we never finished his book. few days and I’m currently brainstorming forbaby Mothers I average getting photos or video for roughly one-third Day ideas for my lovely wife and Mom. How do you find something to sayand “thank you”get for the woman who made sure of his events I only those because of modern you survived your teen years.. and iPhone the woman who singletechnology. If it weren’t for my I’d have roughly handedly keeps and our lives in order. tellsdefense, stories that three photos a partial video.Mom In my as I I was haveholding no recollection of. I’m sure itand waszooming someonein my iPhone overpretty my head else who committed the foolish acts she speaks of. She is to the top row of the riser (as far as the camera would not letting me off the hook. Meanwhile, the mother of my zoom) isI the gotkeeper “the look”. In his in most snarkyNoeffort, children of the schedule our home. matterhe gave me the “really? you know I don’t want you to take how many times she tells me which child has what activity pictures of my pretending to sing” look. With Kyle and when, it simply doesn’t stick. She’s learned if I am going it
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baton competitions, dance recitals and other things that Kyle didn’t participate in. By the time Matt arrived, we were in full-fledged divide and conquer mode. Matt really thought he should take the evening off and just hang out with friends. I said no. He went. Most of his friends did not. Somehow, even with my lackluster anddelivering videotaping skills,upI’m tophotography be in charge of or picking ourbeginning children, I to sense that most areand notlocations. into theseNot activities need a complete listparents with times that I’ve as ever forgotten a child... for more than fivewe minutes.... or much as I am. I just know by the time say goodbye maybe ten,Matt but still wants to make sure I’m armed to May, willKaren say goodbye to elementary school. with necessary info to avoid anywill possibility thatand a Mickle Thethetwo years of junior high be a blur before child would be left standing outside a school, gym or I know it, Kyle will be in college, Kate will befriend’s a senior house. and Matt will be entering hightoschool. By then, maybe I certainly don’t want to forget say “thank you” to all the zoom on the iPhone will be perfected and I will of you for your support of QC Family Focus. You are reading make upissue for lost time.ever OR, more likely, then Ibe will the largest we have published and it by wouldn’t even forget toyour bring the phone. possible without support. 100 schools, daycare facilities and now distribute EVERY student, we preschools Happy Mother’s DayQCFF to alltoyou incredible moms. have WHBF, job WQAD, WYEC, Mix I Youmedia havepartnerships the most with important on the planet. 96can’t and B-100 and making our education sections called have some of the imagine the journey parenthood top experts in the community as contributors. To say we without Karen as my co-pilot. I was also blessedare with humbled would be an understatement. We can’t thank you an unbelievable devoted mom, who even at my age all enough for helping this publication grow. It’s about what worries that I will get sick if I don’t get enough sleep we cherish most... family. orI don’t wear coat on a cold day. some She time epitomizes hope you havea the opportunity to spend with unconditional love. the special mom in your life. Have a great month and we’ll in Best Mike check withregards, you in June!
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FIT4MOM Quad Cities: Healthy Moms Are Happy Moms!
Chelsea Schroeder Instructor/Owner, FIT4MOM Quad Cities
FIT4MOM is the country’s largest fitness program for moms, offering pre- and post-natal fitness classes for every stage of motherhood. We aim to create a community of moms to increase our social, mental and physical strength for motherhood. It’s a safe place to bring kids and get a workout. It also sets an example for children, showing that exercise can be fun! Our group offers Stroller Strides, a high-intensity workout for moms of stroller-age children. You can run, walk and exercise at your own pace. You’ll come for the workouts and stay for the people and playgroups! Our instructors are all trained to work with pre and post-natal moms. We can show modifications to increase or decrease intensity geared to whatever level of exercise that our moms need. Our members have a lot of fun, both in our sessions and at our monthly Mom’s Night-Out events. These nights have included dinner nights, a ‘murder mystery’ event, and stand-up paddleboarding. To keep updated on these events, visit quadcities. fit4mom.com and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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We also hold weekly playgroups! These playgroups help connect our mom-members and our children. Our playgroups are usually free, but occasionally we have an activity with a small cost involved. Our newsletter lists our activity for the week. Two New Programs We are excited to announce that two new programs are coming to FIT4MOM Quad Cities later this summer! Be sure to join our mailing list for updates. We are adding a Mamma 5K program. This will be an eight-week training program (strollers optional) leading up to the Quad City Marathon 5K. The estimated launch is August 2. We are also adding our Body Back program, which offers a child-free workout. You just have to be a mom! Body Back will be held in eight-week sessions that include twice-weekly high-intensity interval training, nutrition guidance, workouts for off-days at home, and accountability from your instructor. The estimated launch is mid-August. Classes are currently held at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 1645 23rd Street, Bettendorf, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. We move indoors in the winter months. If you’re a mother looking to get in shape or connect with other moms, we look forward to hearing from you! Come try us out – the first class is always free. For membership rates and other information on FIT4MOM Quad Cities, call (563) 212-4422 or visit quadcities.fit4mom. com.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge Logs Available!
Lisa Lockheart Publicity and Outreach Liaison Rock Island Public Library
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The Rock Island Public Library and other libraries around the greater Quad-Cities area are working together to help parents read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten to their children. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge gives babies and toddlers the best possible start on lifelong reading and learning skills. While reading logs and prizes vary at participating libraries, the message is the same – that reading to babies and toddlers builds critical language and social emotional skills and reinforces the bond between parent and child. Does the goal of reading 1,000 books to your child sound daunting? It’s easier than it sounds. Read one book a day, and that’s 365 books in one year. By year three, the child will experience 1,095 books. Children will earn a small prize at each 100-book level. “The 1,000 books reading log and incentives are a fun way to keep reading on track, but the true rewards of reading to your child last a lifetime,” said Sue Foster, Rock Island Library Children’s Library Services. Logs for the first 200 books are available now at Rock Island Libraries. Free book tracking apps are also available at www.1000booksbeforekindergarten.org. For questions about the 1,000 Books challenge, contact your local library, or the Rock Island Library at 309-732-READ or www.rockislandlibrary.org. Additional participating libraries in the 1,000 Books challenge include: ● Bettendorf Public Library ● Clinton Public Library ● Davenport Public Libraries ● East Moline Public Library ● LeClaire Community Library ● Moline Public Library ● Musser Public Library, Muscatine ● River Valley District Library, Port Byron ● Robert R. Jones, Coal Valley ● Scott County Public Library System Branches ● Sherrard Public Library District ● Silvis Public Library
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Impacting Child Care in Your Community Child care is an important component in every community. It serves children and families but also impacts businesses and economic development. The local community needs you to support child care and early childhood education. Will you be a #childcaresuperstar? Families (Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Guardians) • Take time to look into all child care options prior to choosing • Learn about quality child care indicators • Ask questions • Know the state rules & regulations for child care • Participate in parent advisory boards • Be involved in the program that your loved ones attend Child Care Programs (Centers, Registered/Licensed Homes, Non-Registered/Exempt Homes) • Become registered/licensed by the state (DHS or DCFS) • Connect with available resources for support • Participate in quality initiatives • Attend training and networking opportunities • Offer flexible care schedules • Provide developmentally appropriate materials Employers (Businesses, Co-Workers) • Know about the child care options in the area • Inform staff of the resources available for finding child care • Support quality child care initiative and local programs • Participate in community meetings • Implement family friendly workplace initiatives • Offer flexible work schedules
Community Members (Neighbors, Community Organizations, Friends) • Advocate for young children and quality child care • Support quality child care initiatives • Know about the child care options in the community • Connect families to the resources available • Participate in community meetings • Spread the word about the importance of quality child care Anyone can be a #childcaresuperstar! The children need YOU! This message is brought to you by Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa. Find out more by searching for the hashtag #childcaresuperstars on Facebook and Twitter. Funding provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund.
LOW-FAT RASPBERRY SPRING SENSATION Ela Ersan 5th Grade, Hopewell Elementary Here’s a great recipe you’re going to love. If you like cool, fruity treats, this one’s for you! What You Need: 2 cups raspberry sorbet, softened 1 pkg. (1 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar-Free, FatFree Instant Pudding 1 cup cold fat-free milk 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Sugar-Free Whipped Topping, thawed 1 cup fresh raspberries How to Make It: Spoon sorbet into foil-lined 9” x 5” loaf pan; freeze 10 minutes. Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk for 2 minutes. Stir in COOL WHIP and then spread over the sorbet. Freeze 3 hours or until firm. Unmold onto plate; remove foil. Let dessert stand for 10 minutes to soften slightly before slicing to serve. Top with berries. This serves 12 people and has only 110 calories per serving. It can be served next to a slice of lemon or pound cake. Yummy!
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From trauma to resilience Jane Easter Bahls Some kids have it pretty tough growing up. Their parents divorce or become abusive or go to jail or take drugs. Children are neglected or bullied or homeless. And it’s not just tough during childhood. Research headed by Dr. Vincent Felitti of Kaiser Permanente and Dr. Rob Anda of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that traumatic experiences in childhood lead to a range of health problems later in life. The groundbreaking Adverse Childhood Experiences study, first published in 1998, found that the stress of childhood trauma increases problems with learning and memory, sometimes throughout life. Having to deal with abuse or other traumas on the home front can reduce a child’s ability to respond, learn or figure things out, increase survival strategies such as defiance, fighting or just checking out. Over time, the prolonged exposure to toxic stress leads to a steep rise in alcoholism, depression, heart disease, liver disease, multiple sexual partners, and other lifelong health problems. “Understanding the impact of childhood trauma on early brain development--and preventing these traumas from occurring-- is one of the most important things all community members must understand and act on if children are to reach their full potential,” says Christine Gradert, senior Vice President of Family Resources. The good news, Gradert says, is that developing resilience can help children, youth or adults overcome childhood trauma and go on to lead healthy, successful lives. Gradert points to a coalition of local social service agencies, including Family Resources, Child Abuse Council and United Way of the Quad-Cities, working to educate the public on the impact of childhood trauma and ways to overcome it. After a year of training Quad Cities educators, employers and health-care providers, the coalition is rolling out a campaign to inform parents and other citizens. “We all play a vital role in making children a priority by assuring they have access to the supports they need to thrive emotionally, socially, and physically,” Gradert says. “When our children are cared for and thrive, so does our community.” 12
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How does
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affect health and behavior? Lowers tolerance for emotional and physical stress, which can result in behaviors such as fighting, defiance, checking out, or isolation. Decreases ability to focus and concentrate which can cause problems with learning and memory and result in problems in school. Increases difficulty in making friends and maintaining relationships. Increases stress hormones called cortisol, which affects the body’s ability to stay healthy and may cause lasting health problems.
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Where: Community Action of Eastern Iowa 500 E. 59th Street Davenport, Iowa 52807
You Are Invited to a Community Forum for Early Childhood in Scott County
Why: The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board receives funding from the state to provide services in Scott County. The Board would appreciate hearing thoughtful perspecti from parents as well as other involved in the lives of young children to discuss the needs in community. The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board updates its community plan every three years. Your participation will help set priorities for the next three-year cycle.
Who: Parents, early childhood service providers, grandparents, and anyone interested in the early childhood (prenatal through age five) services in Scott County. What: Facilitators will lead attendees through identifying needs in Scott County. When: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., May 14, 2015 Where: Community Action of Eastern Iowa, 500 E. 59th Street, Davenport, IA 52807 Why: The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board receives funding from the state to provide services in Scott County. The Board would appreciate hearing thoughtful perspectives from parents as well as other involved in the lives of young children to discuss the needs in our community. The Scott County Kids Early Childhood Iowa Board updates its community plan every three years. Your participation will help set priorities for the next three-year cycle.
Please join us!
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This year, why not let the kids give mom a personalized gift right from the heart and the craft room. Kids will have a lot of fun making these Mother’s Day gift ideas using their handprints, footprints, photos, and artwork; and moms will love getting a unique keepsake made especially for them. Don’t forget to also have them make one for all of their grandmas, a special aunt, or any other important ladies in their life.
How to Make a Helping Hands Oven Mitt This is a fast and easy project kids of all ages can do. Start off by buying an oven mitt. Make sure it doesn’t have designs one it; a simple, plain colored oven mitt works best. Cover the palms of your child’s hands with fabric paint. You can do it using a large paint brush or foam brush, but this may not work well for younger kids who might squirm because it can tickle! Instead, you might want to try spreading the fabric paint on a paper plate and pressing the child’s hands into it. Carefully have them place each hand onto the oven mitt, pressing them straight up and down. Let the paint dry and then write “NAME’s Helping Hands” using a permanent marker or fabric paint.
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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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Why do Children Struggle with Math? Matt Buettner
Center Director, Mathnasium of Bettendorf/Pleasant Valley
Everyone has had that moment in a class, where you look at the teacher like they are speaking another language entirely. Generally, it is a fleeting feeling that fades quickly. However, what happens when the feeling never fades? What happens when the subject is something instrumental for future success? For most children, Math is a foreign language. If a student is missing key foundational math skills, it is very difficult to keep up in class. Much like watching a foreign film without subtitles, students can get an idea of what they are seeing, but a complete understanding is unattainable. Therefore, only those already fluent in the language of Math will understand things right away. Most gaps in a student’s understanding of math come from this lack of natural fluency, and have profound effects on a student at some point in their academic career. Once a student has fallen behind, catching up becomes overwhelming. Classes push on to the next chapter, and students that have missed parts of the last chapter are suddenly at a disadvantage, having to try and catch up to a train that never slows down. For students that try to catch up and are unable, there is a feeling of embarrassment and frustration. They begin to expect and accept poor grades as their “new standard”. They begin to convince themselves that they “just aren’t good at Math.” This results in a loss of confidence; not just in math,
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but in school as a whole. In addition, as students lose more and more confidence in their abilities, it becomes easier to ignore homework altogether rather than put in a lot of effort only to see their beliefs reinforced. No student is inherently “bad at Math.” Every student has within them the capability to succeed in this difficult subject, and to build the confidence that is critical to success beyond Math. At Mathnasium, we work not only on furthering all student’s understanding of math, but also on rebuilding the confidence that may have been eroded from years of struggles. No student should feel bad about Math. Contact Mathnasium of Bettendorf/Pleasant Valley to see how we can help.
We make math make sense. Score big with Mathnasium this summer! At Mathnasium, we believe that every child has the ability to be successful in math—itʼs just a matter of teaching the way that makes sense to them. When math makes sense, kids leap way ahead—whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math.
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Moline Features Dual Language Immersion Dr. David Moyer Superintendent of Schools Moline-Coal Valley School District
The Moline-Coal Valley School District has been piloting Dual Language Immersion instruction for the past several years, it also now features the region’s only Dual Language Immersion program. All students in the Lincoln-Irving School District will have the opportunity to receive instruction in both English and Spanish, and families throughout the district can make application to the program and will be accepted as space permits. Virtually all developed countries except the United States teach multiple languages at the elementary grade levels. In our country, a large number of students take World Languages in high school, only to find that they are nowhere near bilingual, much less proficient in their language of choice upon graduation. Students who participate in Moline’s dual language program will graduate from high school fluent in both languages. For reasons too complex for the purposes of this article, the program is front-loaded in Spanish to assist both native and non-native speakers in achieving proficiency in their non-native language.
A recent study of 90 North Carolina districts that offer dual language instruction indicates that, by fifth grade, regardless of ethnicity, gender, native language, or income status, students who participate in this model of instruction, on average, score one full grade level ahead of their peers on standardized tests in both reading and math. In addition, the district is beginning plans to expand programming to the middle school and high school levels so that graduates have the opportunity to obtain the state’s Seal of Biliteracy – a highly marketable skill in today’s global economy. Questions should be directed to Stephanie Jordan, Director of ELL programs, at sjordan@molineschools.org or (309) 743-8123.
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Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: How You Can Provide Support at Home
Brenda Boleyn, Ph.D. & Barbara Wiese, Ph.D. Professors in the School of Education at St. Ambrose University
Let’s start by addressing what each of these terms mean. First, phonological awareness is the ability to notice, identify and manipulate the sounds in words. This could include hearing the number of words in a sentence, the number of syllables in a word, words which rhyme, or similar sounds within words. Phonemic awareness refers specifically to hearing the individual sounds (known as phonemes) within words—for example, noticing and being able to isolate the first or last sound in a word, or being able to “pull apart” a word by its sounds (c-a-t). Notice I said sounds, not letters. Once we introduce teaching the letters that correspond with sounds we are really talking about an instructional approach known as phonics, (Cunningham, 2002). We often hear these terms confused, but there is a difference. Why is it important for you to know about phonological and phonemic awareness as a parent? Research has shown over the last three to four decades that phonemic awareness is one of the most powerful predictors of school reading achievement (Lomax & McGee, 1987, Yopp, 1999, Suortti & Lipponen, 2013). Children who enter kindergarten with well-developed phonological and phonemic awareness continue on to become more successful readers, and those who lack these skills often fall further behind their peers academically as they struggle later to make sense of print (phonics). Following are some simple things you can do at home to support phonological and phonemic awareness. *Make up nonsense or real rhymes using your child’s name and the names of other people they know. Michael—Bichael, Vichael, Cameron—Lameron, Yameron, Maddie—Haddie, Daddy.
*Put household objects in a bag and have your child try to guess what an object is by feeling it and using your “sound clues.” You might say, “It starts the same as boy. It rhymes with wall. It has one “beat” (syllable) to its name. *When you read a rhyming story, allow your child to complete the rhyme for you, for instance, “Look at that!” said the cat in the. *Make your next trip to the grocery store a scavenger hunt for items with a certain number of “beats” (syllables) in their names. “Let’s find things with one beat like the word bread (milk, grapes); two beats like the word carrot (crackers, apples); three beats like the word strawberry (spaghetti, coconut), etc. *Make cleaning up and sorting toys fun! As you’re filling up the toy basket together, stretch out the names of toys to find and put away. You might say, “Bring the d—oll, the c—ar, and the b—ook.” This is known as pulling words apart by their onset and rime. Or you could say, “Bring the t—r—u—ck, the b—a—t, and the L—e—g—o.” This is known as pulling words apart by their individual phonemes (sounds). *When driving in the car, ask your child if they hear a rhyme when you say two words paired together, *Finally, we’ll leave you with one more suggestion, and probably the most important one. Read to your child every single day, and be intentional about choosing books with lots of rhyming words! Hearing rhyme on a regular basis helps train your child’s ear for noticing rhyme, and later, manipulating those rhymes to make new words. You are laying an important foundation for reading and putting words into print as they get older. In summary, having phonological and phonemic awareness is a prerequisite for learning to read. You really CAN make a difference in your child’s success with reading and have many opportunities each day to do so. Have fun trying some of these ideas, and enjoy making up some new games and play activities that create opportunities for your child to focus on the sounds of our language.
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Education What I’ve Learned from Being a QC Family Focus Reporter Evin Ersan Junior Reporter for QC Family Focus Magazine
Last month, I wrote my 12th story for QC Family Focus. It’s hard to believe I’ve been doing this for a year now. Prior to this opportunity, I had no experience being a reporter. Mike Mickle saw me perform in a talent show at my elementary school where I was the MC, along with one of my friends. He gave my mom a call the next week to see if I might be interested in being a junior reporter for his magazine. I was surprised to hear he thought I could do that sort of job, but I was also excited to try it. I’m not shy and I love talking to people! For this month’s article, I decided to write about what I’ve learned from being a reporter. Being a reporter has been a very very fun, exciting experience. I get to meet neat, interesting people who do cool stuff. I interview them and learn things I would never have known if I hadn’t met them. However, being a reporter is not all fun and games. I realized early on, you have to be organized and have story ideas ready to meet your deadlines. I have to choose my topic, do research and then coordinate times if I need to meet with people. I also must confirm that the videographer is available when we need to shoot video. Each story I do has a written portion for the magazine and a link to a video that is an extended version of the story. After I compile my research notes, I usually meet with the person I’m interviewing and have my questions ready. I have found the best way to do this is to have somebody record the interview with an iPad. Then I can go back and make sure I have the facts correct. That video is only used to help me write the article. After that, I set up a video shoot to get some more questions answered on camera. I make sure not to go
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over the same material – otherwise, it will just be duplicating content. Sometimes it’s hard to come up with extra questions, but I usually figure them out after we get chatting for a while. The videographer for QC Family Focus is Harry Walker. He’s a super-great guy – he has a beard and looks super-cool! He always makes me feel at ease and lets me shoot as many takes as I need to get the video right. He’s pretty awesome. I’ve met so many amazing people and learned so many things this last year, I can’t even begin to describe all of them. I’ve also written some stories for my own point of view. For my first story, I wrote about worms and how they help our environment. It was my science fair project, so I had a lot of information. I evaluated math sites where kids can play games and learn math at the same time – that was a fun one! I did a report live from Turkey when I was traveling with my family and I interviewed my cousin Can (pronounce John) who was born and raised there. He provided some great information about Turkish food, culture and lifestyle. I was able to share my passion for kung fu and how martial arts can build your confidence, strength and stamina. I also shared my love for chess and interviewed my chess teacher Mr. Roger, who is one of my favorite people. Interviewing my grandpa Joe was really awesome. He’s Happy Joe and he told the story of how he started his business. I also interviewed my aunt Julie about her career as an occupational therapist, as well as my uncle Tim, who does landscaping and snow removal. I interviewed an Iowa farmer, as well as my cousin Grant who has his own photography business – and he’s only 17! My interview with a clinical licensed social worker was very interesting. We discussed what it’s like growing up and some of the challenges kids face as we become teenagers. She had some great insights. Being a reporter has opened many doors for me. It has taught me to be responsible and prepared. It has helped me improve my speaking skills. When I first started, I was a little nervous even though I practiced what I wanted to say. But as I did more articles, I found that my speaking skills improved and I was much less nervous. Being a reporter has helped me to become a more mature, aware, educated, responsible and happy person. I would like to give a big ‘thank you’ to Mike Mickle, Harry Walker, and everyone at QC Family Focus for giving me this opportunity. I have more story ideas and I’m ready to be even more adventurous this next year! Check out my video link to see some of the stories I covered last year!
Dedication Too Good to Be True? Tawnya Hambly Public Relations Director, JA of the Heartland www.jaheartland.org Have you ever purchased something based on an advertisement that you saw, but were disappointed after you received the product? To be a good consumer, it is important to distinguish between honest and deceptive advertising. Deceptive means it is not entirely true. Let’s take a closer look at some advertising examples to see if we can determine if they are honest or deceptive. Scenario 1: You see a TV commercial for a remotecontrol toy airplane. The ad makes statements like “amaze your friends”, “do stunts”, and “action-packed fun”. You purchase the airplane, but find out that you need odd-sized batteries to operate it and when it crashes after its first stunt, it breaks. Is the airplane ad true? Would a good consumer feel this ad is honest or deceptive? Explain why. ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Scenario 2: You see a billboard ad for trendy clothing for boys and girls. The ad makes statements like “dress like a superstar”, “bargain prices”, “high quality”, “top designers”, and “only $19.99”. You go to the store to make a purchase, but the truth is you’ve never heard of the designers before, the clothes appear to be cheaply made, and there is only one item in the store for $19.99. Is this ad the real deal? Would a good consumer feel this ad is honest or deceptive? Explain why. ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Scenario 3: You see an online ad promising a free digital watch with a purchase of a book. The ad states, “Buy best-selling books online for only $19.99. Order today and receive a free digital watch.” You make the online purchase, but the digital readout of the watch is fuzzy and the batteries died within an hour. Is the online ad true? Would a good consumer feel this ad is honest or deceptive? Explain why. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
In these scenarios, each ad was deceptive. Not all of their statements were true. As you see different advertisements, ask yourself: is it honest or deceptive? Is the advertiser trying to draw you in to buy something by using statements that are not true? Before you make a purchase from a business you are not familiar with, it is always good to research the company to make sure they are reliable. It is also good to research the product to see if other businesses carry a similar item. If so, are the prices comparable? Does it include similar features? Advertising helps businesses sell their products. Reliable businesses with good products will use honest statements regarding their products. Unfortunately, there are some businesses that are not always honest. Becoming a good consumer is an important responsibility. You only have three options with your money – spend it, save it, or share it with others. If you are going to spend it, make sure you are getting what you want in return. Article content is a part of JA More than Money® curriculum. QC Family Focus - May 2015 21
Advice for Parents with College-Bound Students
Monica Weeks
Middle & Upper School Director, Rivermont Collegiate
It’s that time of the year. The SAT and ACT tests are done. Essays and applications have been written and sent. The waiting game is nearly over as college acceptance letters start hitting your mail box. Decisions have to be made and the reality of what it means to go off to college is just starting to sink in for both students and their parents. Now what? Mom and Dad, you can do this! Just as you helped your child through so many of life’s milestones, you can help your child through this and you will be able to let go when the time comes. Now breathe deep and let’s look at some of the things that you can do to ease the transition. 1. Recognize that this is an exciting and scary time for both you and your child. 2. Work on a transition plan together. It is very important that your child is part of the process and can take ownership. Involve them in every step of the preparations. 3. Encourage your child to take full advantage of their college’s orientation program. (You should, too.) Often students have already had some sort of college experience, so they think they do not need this step. But every campus is different and orientation is a great opportunity for students to meet new people and get to know the resources and programs available to them at their chosen college.
4. Recognize that there will be bumps along the road. Just as there were a few tumbles learning to walk or ride a bike, there will be a few things that do not go perfectly when transitioning to college. Try to look at these hiccups as opportunities for growth. 5. Do NOT ask them if they are homesick – but do listen sympathetically when they call with the latest trauma-of-theweek. There are probably lots of wonderful things going on in their lives, but the ones they need to share immediately are the ones needing the sympathetic ear. Unless the struggle is life-threatening or health related, guide your child to contact the on-campus resources that are available. This way, you can function as a safety net and sympathetic ear while empowering your child to own the situation. 6. When they come home for breaks – let them sleep. They will be tired and may want nothing more than to rest and relax. Expect that they will want to spend time with friends as well and try not to have lots of big plans for their time back. 7. Most importantly: TRUST them. An important part of going off to college is the process of finding oneself. It can be a hard thing to do, especially if you feel the people whose opinions you respect the most are second-guessing you. Remember, you raised and nurtured them. This is what you have been working toward since the day you brought them home from the hospital. You have done a great job! Sending your child to college, whether your first child or fifth, is both exciting and bittersweet. Every child is different in their own way, and so is every college. So, brace and embrace, this is an important milestone for you both.
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A Brave Boy Takes a Stand Against Cancer Kelli Hoag
Like many boys, 11-year-old Blake Anderson, Bettendorf, enjoys playing basketball. Number 00 for the PV Wiseguys isn’t picky about what position he plays. He just wants to be on the floor. Like his other teammates, Blake can be seen dribbling up and down the court, shooting and blocking shots. But there are two things different about Blake, one visible, the other not. His hair is long, and he knows a loss much greater than a game. He began growing out his hair last year with one goal in mind: to have at least eight inches to donate to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which creates real human hair wigs for those undergoing cancer treatments. Cancer has been ever-present in Blake’s life. His 13-year-old sister, Katie, died of an inoperable brain tumor when he was just four years old. Blake will cut his hair in front of classmates in a special ceremony 2 p.m., May 15, at Riverdale Heights Elementary, in conjunction with Brain Cancer Awareness Month. It will be his way to honor Katie, and to raise at least $1,000 for another great cause, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The organization asks children to hold lemonade stands and donate proceeds to help other kids with cancer and their families cope with challenges that come with fighting the disease. Blake has a fundraising web page and he’s also asking classmates to donate change ahead of the ceremony. There, kids will be served lemonade, and a special guest from Gilda’s Club will talk to them about how they can cope with a loved one who has cancer. Blake’s mother, Christina Metz Anderson, is an advocate for Livestrong. She’s not only proud he’s following in her footsteps, but following through with something that’s not so easy for an 11-year-old boy who doesn’t like a lot of attention.
“I think he’s doing a good job at taking a stand and doing something that’s not the norm in our society,” she said. “At first, when it was just a little shaggy, people would say it’s time for a haircut. But now they see how long it’s gotten, they realize how committed he is to this.” Anderson added Katie would be also proud of Blake and in big sister fashion, probably would tease him about his hair. “I think she would laugh at how long his hair has gotten,” Anderson said. “She would laugh at the fact he has to wear it in a ponytail to play sports.” Blake, a boy of few words, is emphatic about one thing. He’s ready to bench the long hair for next season. And he and his mother hope their efforts will help win the battle against cancer. Join Blake’s team to change the face of cancer. Donations are welcome at http://www.alexslemonade. org/mypage/1121615.
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Try Before You Buy!
Kim Fein Marketing Assistant, R.I.A. Federal Credit Union
Borrowing books from the library is “trying before buying.” It’s a good way to make sure you don’t waste your money on things you don’t like. Books aren’t the only things you can try before you buy. There are places that let you try toys, movies, video games, and even pets! In addition to books, many libraries lend CDs, movies, and video games. Ask your librarian what you may check out. Find out what the rules are for borrowing. Toys In Pittsburgh, Pa., a volunteer-run cooperative started a toy library years ago. Members can check out their favorite toys, such as board games, building blocks, dolls, and cars. There’s a toy library in almost every state. To see if there is one near you, ask a parent if you can do a Google search on “toy library locations.” Computer Games You may want to play more computer games than you own, and they can cost a lot. Game makers know this, and many will let you try before you buy. If you go into stores like Best Buy and Wal-Mart, you’ll often find demos of popular games that you can try.
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Pets If you and your family are thinking about getting a pet, it might be a good idea to test out the animal before it permanently moves into your home. A lot of humane societies and shelters will let you schedule a time to come visit the animal you are interested in. This way, you and your family can find out if you bond with the animal, if it’s good with children, or if it fits with your family. It’s not always possible but, if you have the option, try before you buy. Whether you want toys, games, or even a pet, you can save yourself a big headache – and money – if you try it out first.
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Beauty products for busy women Stacey Spillum Owner, Pure Hair Studio
Not all beauty products are created equal. Nor are they all beneficial. I’m sure you have a drawer or closet full of ones that you have never used more than once. Unfortunate and costly. Well it’s time to narrow it down to a few products that can put ease in your daily routine, make you feel better, and can become life changers for busy women. At Pure Hair Studio, we independently selected, tested and stand behind the unique products that we provide for your clientele. Here is a few of our daily favorites. Davines Hair Refresher Dry Shampoo. Tired of running out the door in the morning with wet hair, or spending 45 minutes drying and styling it every morning? Welcome to dry shampoo! We call this is a lifesaver and a life changer! Go several days without the time consuming wash, dry, and style procedure. The idea of this product is to deodorize, soak up natural oils, and aid in fuller hairstyling. This is a translucent powder that is sprayed into the root area where oil or shine is most concerning, then brush through the hair to disperse. This dry shampoo actually leaves the hair feeling soft and fresh without the white powdery residue. Davines Oi Oil Beautifying PotionIt’s named a beautifying potion because it makes all things beautiful that it is applied to- hair, skin, or nails! This multifunctional and silicone free oil is weightless, great for all hair types, and smells amazing! This product is
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great in wet hair to cut down on blow drying time, add shine, and controls frizz. It’s also great in dry hair after curling or flat ironing for mass shine, or on day old hair to revive luster and bounce. It’s a must have for all hair types! Youngblood Eye Impact- Are you going on 5 hours of sleep, and your eyes show it? Well give your eyes a wakeup call with this fool proof eye cream! This cream is like none other. Its hydrating formula instantly reduces signs of fatigue, puffiness and dark circles. The powerful ingredients include antioxidants, peptides, vitamin K and caffeine. Yes, caffeine! It’s like a latte for your eyes! The cool tingle from this cream will open those eyes right up! Original Sprout Hair and Body Wash- Make bath time quick, easy and worry free with this 3 in 1. This is bubble bath, shampoo, and body wash for kids! Original Sprout is an amazing kid friendly/ worry free line. It is free of parabens, gluten, soy, dairy and is 100% vegan! The scent and consistency of this product is unlike any other while being tear free. Great for children or adults who may have skin sensitivities and excessive dryness. Comfort Zone Night Renewer- Can’t find the time for a much needed facial? You will love the benefits of the Night Renewer at-home treatment. This unique glycolic and lactic acid peel is a mini facial easy to do at your home. Apply this Renewer in the evening to a clean face for 10-15 minutes and rinse off. You can repeat up to two times a week with no recovery time! No redness or irritation to follow with this amazing product. It will break down pigmentation, minimize pores and also target the length, width and depth of lines. You will notice a change in the texture of your skin after just one use! This is great for any client regardless of age, skin type or concern.
Top Ways Your Smartphone Can Organize Your Life Rebecca Eckhart Verizon Wireless
In today’s fast-paced world, life’s many joys and obligations can become a bit overwhelming for even the most energetic of go-getters. Fortunately, smartphones can serve as a pocket-sized personal assistant at your constant disposal. Here are some apps recommended by Verizon Wireless that can help the whole family stay on top of things. Taasky (iOS only): Taasky is a task manager app designed to give primary focus to the tasks that are most important to you. Taasky’s bright color scheme and simple navigation make it easy to use, while simultaneously allowing its users a quick, stress-free system for finding and editing to-do lists. Cozi: Cozi’s family organizer app is the busy family’s best friend. In the true spirit of getting together, Cozi is designed so the entire family can share one account. Each family member may view, edit or add to Cozi’s many calendar entries and lists from their own devices. Key Ring Reward Cards: If your key ring has become so full that attempting to use anything on it is a chore, you need to download the Key Ring app. Users can easily store their reward cards on their smartphone with the app’s barcode scanning feature with the option to add non-barcoded cards. Best Budget (iOS only): Almost nothing is more stressful to individuals and families than finances. You work hard for your money, and the state of your funds will ultimately determine so much about your peace of mind, your health and your lifestyle. Best Budget is a user-friendly personal finance app that will help you stick to a budget and track your finances with ease. Mint Bills: Mint Bills is a mobile bill-pay app that remembers when your bills are due and alerts you if your funds are getting low. If due dates are approaching or you’re close to getting hit with an overdraft charge, Mint Bills will notify you so you can fix the issue before it’s even an issue. Sortly (iOS only): Sortly’s primary goal is to help users keep track of their physical belongings. Create a visual record of your things and watch as normally stressful tasks such as moving, packing for a trip or even getting ready in a hurry are made so much simpler with this helpful app.
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Are You Sick And Tired Of Feeling Sick And Tired? Lori Sullivan, RN
Functional Health Practitioner Master Level Practitioner of Nutrition Response TestingSM NutritionWorks Wellness Center of the Quad Cities
Do you ever have a day when you just don’t feel right? What do you do when that day stretches out into a week … a month … a year, or even longer? At NutritionWorks Wellness Center, we work to discover the root cause of your symptoms. Once we have determined the cause, we take steps to help the body to repair the problem, once and for all. We offer Nutrition Response TestingSM to determine the underlying cause of organ dysfunction in the body. Nutrition Response TestingSM is a safe, non-invasive, advanced system of nutritional analysis that uses the body’s own reflexes to test a client’s organs, joints, muscles, and glands. This provides valuable feedback on how efficiently the body is operating. This is a new modality and a different way of thinking about health. And while it is new, it is also very basic, in that it incorporates good nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. It is also very personalized: a symptom is the body’s unique cry for help – and before healing can begin, that cry must be correctly interpreted. The information gathered through Nutrition Response TestingSM reveals what the body needs. The body prioritizes what it wants, and the solution is not the same for everybody. Tracking Down What Ails You Sometimes a person’s organs just don’t function optimally. We can identify what organs may not be functioning at peak ability. Through our unique system of analysis, we determine any toxins that might be interfering with the body’s healing. We also determine how malnourishment may be impairing bodily functions and performance. We identify the root cause by letting the body be the guide. We can then provide the correct concentrated wholefood nutrients, designed to heal and maximize the body’s performance. We can help you to integrate these nutrients into your eating habits and lifestyle. When you give the body what it needs, you open up the healing process. The Nutrition Response TestingSM system was developed by Dr. Freddie Ulan, a chiropractor who wanted to reach a higher level in patient care. He believes that patient treatment should be more than symptom suppression and pain management. It should center around real healing, and that is what Nutrition Response TestingSM is all about. We welcome you to schedule a visit to NutritionWorks Wellness Center, located at 1900 State Street, Suite 4, Bettendorf, Iowa. We look forward to helping you discover a natural, safe way to bring wellness into your life. For more information on NutritionWorks Wellness Center and Nutrition Response TestingSM, call (563) 3554864 or visit NutritionWorksWellness.com. 28 May 2015 - QC Family Focus
Heal Your Body Naturally – Through Nutrition! Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? NutritionWorks Wellness Center can help! NutritionWorks Wellness Center is dedicated to improving and maintaining health through a nutritional approach to care. We offer Nutrition Response TestingSM which is a safe, non-invasive system of analysis that uses the body’s own reflexes to test a clients organs, joints, muscles and glands to address the underlying cause of stress or ill health. We then design personalized whole food clinical nutrition programs, and most importantly, dietary changes, to help the body heal.
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Allergy Season Hits the Midwest James Zahara Storm Team 8, Chief Meteorologist WQAD HD News 8
It’s that time of year … outdoors, you see that greenish-yellow powder that coats cars, colors clothes and collects in puddles. And that’s when the sneezing begins with its own greenish-yellowish color that comes with congestion, the itchy, watery eyes and the runny nose. Eww! Yes, allergy season is in full bloom. Spring is blossoming with trees, weeds and grasses throwing particles into the air that we breathe. These particles are known as pollen. Although their mission is to fertilize plants, many never reach their target. Instead, they enter our nose and/or throat, triggering the pollen allergy. Of all the things that can cause an allergy, pollen is one of the most widespread. So, how does an allergy begin? Allergies set in when
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your immune system detects the presence of an offending substance, like microscopic pollen particles. The immune system will raise its defenses, taking its immune cells and producing pitchfork-like proteins called antibodies. Each antibody picks up a pollen molecule and carries it to white blood cells called mast cells, which trigger the release of chemicals like histamine. This results in the wheezing, sneezing and itching that make us miserable. Why do some people get allergies and others do not? The bottom line is, it all depends on how sensitive your immune system happens to be and if it can detect when a certain protein – such as pollen, cat hair or foods – is a threat. How to fight an allergy? Most will grab an antihistamine to control the allergy, but the most effective treatment is the nasal steroid, because it goes right after the mast cells that are carrying the pollen. Nasal steroids don’t work right away, but if used on a regular basis for several days, you’ll notice a difference. To find out if you have a true pollen allergy, speak to a local allergist.
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Warmer temps have finally arrived! If you are like me, then you are relishing lighter, fresher foods and this salsa is no different. It’s a great combination of guacamole and all the makings of a good salsa - tomatoes, onion, garlic and cilantro. Take this to a party and it will be gone... FAST. Make it for your family on taco night and again, it will be gone...FAST! Chunky Avocado Salsa 2 avocados, cut into small chunks 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1/2 onion, finely diced 1 clove of garlic, minced juice of a half of a lemon small handful of chopped cilantro 1 t. salt 1 t. pepper 1. In a bowl combine all the ingredients, tossing to combine. 2. Keep covered for a few hours until eating, or eat right away. It works both ways. 3. Serve with tortilla chips. We’ve all been there. You are heading out of town, early in the morning and you swing by your favorite convenience store and grab a slice of breakfast pizza. But did you know you can make it at home yourself? And it’s easy? This recipe will cure everyone’s breakfast cravings! 3 Meat Breakfast Pizza 1 tube Pillsbury crescent rolls 4 eggs 1/2 c. chopped bacon 1/2 c. ground cooked sausage 1/2 c. chopped ham 1 c. cheddar cheese 1 c. mozzarella cheese 1/8 c. Parmesan cheese salt pepper 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. 2. Grease a pizza baking stone. Or use a regular baking sheet if you don’t have a pizza stone. 3. Open crescent rolls, unroll and lay down flat making a circle. Press seams together and spread with your fingers until a 9-inch circle is formed. 4. In a small bowl combine the eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside. 5. Layer on half of the toppings, making a “wall” of toppings towards the edge of the crust. This will make a “hill” if you will, to prevent the eggs from running off the edge of the pizza. 6. Gently pour the egg mixture over the pizza and then layer on the remaining toppings. 7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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May Brings Flowers, Moms, Chocolates, and Pixies to the Quad City Botanical Center Karen Jackson Director of Marketing & Guest Services Quad City Botanical Center This May, the Quad City Botanical Center will burst forth not
only with colorful blooming flowers, but also with an array of fun activities for family members of all ages. Our beautiful gardens are located at 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Our 9th Annual Chocolate Celebration will be held Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stroll through the gardens while enjoying free samples from a variety of vendors, including chocolatiers, bakeries, Scentsy wickless candles, even spas with chocolate-scented oils. For those with adventurous tastes, you’ll be excited to sample a real delicacy – chocolate-covered crickets, provided by one of the vendors! Bring Mom and make this day an early Mother’s Day gift. With pre-registration, the entry fee is $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. At the door, the cost is $15 for adults. The entry fee for all kids up to age 15 is $4 each. May 8 marks the season opening of our Children’s Garden, a family fun-spot. Featuring a mini-Mississippi River, children can splash in the water as they learn about the river and play games! The Children’s Garden includes animal sculptures, some of which spray water, as well as kids’ vegetable gardens and other delights. On May 31, the Quad City Botanical Center will host a Pixie Tea from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The little ones may come dressed in their garden party attire (glitter and wings optional) for a magical day in the
enchanted gardens. Guests will enjoy pixie-tea foods, including tea sandwiches, cookies, and cupcakes. They can also engage in fun make-and-take craft activities, like decorating pixie wands. Kids can write a letter to a pixie, and the pixie will write back! Adult helper-pixies will be on hand in whimsical costumes. The entry fee is $10 for all except those under age 2 – they’re free! The Botanical Center’s Railroad Garden Exhibit will have its grand re-opening on June 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring Dad in this Father’s Day to see how the Railroad Garden has doubled in size with many new, exciting features! The Quad City Botanical Center also features gift items that Mom would love for Mother’s Day or indeed, for any special occasion. In the $20 price range, we have beautiful umbrellas with artistic designs, such as the paintings “Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh, and “Water Lilies” and “Poppy Field” by Claude Monet. Other umbrellas feature colorful flowers and birds. We also sell consignment jewelry, artwork and prints, as well as giftware and knick-knacks with a nature slant, like images of dragonflies, birds, frogs, and butterflies. Be sure to save the dates to come explore the Quad City Botanical Center on Dollar Mondays, starting June 15 and continuing for the next six Mondays! 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.
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The Importance of Staying in Motion Susan Larkin-Thier, D.C. Faculty Clinician, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics
One of the secrets to health is to stay in motion. Motion strengthens your muscles to better support your body. It also provides movement to your joints and strengthens your bones. In addition, motion provides a release of hormones that makes you feel good, so it positively affects your mental health. When your spine is subluxated, the joints of your spine aren’t moving appropriately, which causes pressure on the nerves. The nerves communicate with your muscles and organs when they’re functioning properly. When the nerves aren’t able to function properly, your muscles and organs are affected. I encourage my patients to stay active and to have their spines adjusted on a regular basis. I find it easier to stay active by participating in several activities. I’m a member at Curves, a woman’s fitness center, where I work out several times a week. I meet with a personal trainer throughout the week to work on cardiovascular fitness along with weight lifting and cross training. I also enjoy doing “dirt therapy,” which is how I refer to planting and tending to the flowers and vegetable gardens at my home. I also enjoy biking and horseback riding. I know for our friends and family affected with musculoskeletal diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), that staying in motion is a challenge. This is particularly true during periods of exacerbation or “flare ups.” Here are some suggestions
for these individuals to stay in motion: Marching: While seated in a chair, move your legs up and down in a marching motion. This exercise strengthens your thigh, low back and abdominal muscles. Arm Circles: Seated in a chair with good posture, extend your arms above your head and/or in front of you and keep your elbows slightly bent about six inches apart. Visualizing the face of a clock out in front of you, begin by holding your arms up overhead at 12 o’clock. Circle around to go all the way around the clock in a controlled, fluid motion. Reverse directions and circle the opposite way. Do eight repetitions, rest, and do another set of eight repetitions. Tummy twist: Sit in a chair with good posture, with both hands close to the body, elbows bent and pulled in close to the ribcage. Slowly rotate your torso to the right as far as you comfortably can, being sure to keep the rest of your body still and stable. Rotate back to the center and repeat in the opposite direction. Do this eight times, with two twists counting as a full set. Rest and do another eight sets. Shin Strengtheners: Sitting on the edge of a chair, extend your legs out in front of you, keeping your knees slightly bent and placing your heels on the floor, toes pointed upward. Point the toes downward, then flex them upward. Do 10 to 15 sets of point and flex. Rest. Do another set of 10 to 15 repetitions. Neck Stretch: Seated in a chair with good posture, slowly tilt your head toward your right shoulder. Hold the head in this position, and extend your left arm out to the side and slightly downward so that your hand is at waist level. Release and repeat on the left side. Do two times for each side. For better health, set your goal to stay in motion and try to vary the types of exercises and activities you do.
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HEALTHY HABITS FOR Dental Emergencies
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’m a hands-on kind of guy,” declares 60 year-old Daniel Allison, Eldridge, IA, who vowed that excruciating shoulder pain would not rule his life or keep him from fixing things, renovating houses, or working with his hands in general. Daniel, a retired Deere tool and die maker and Arsenal process engineer, found that with his advancing years, shoulder pain was keeping him awake at night. “It’s called getting old!,” he laughs. “But seriously, when you are young, you think you’re bulletproof, and then for people like myself, the old injuries and the wear and tear begin to catch up. When you lose the capacity to do the things you love, it’s time to see a doctor.” For Daniel, it meant shoulder replacement surgery that has now made him “feel like a new man.” “My Shoulder Was Toast” Daniel blames his shoulder pain that continued to worsen over the decades from old wrestling injuries during his years at Moline High School and Black Hawk College. In his adult life, he channeled his passion for fitness and construction into designing solutions to prevent injury and improve efficiencies at Deere’s Davenport Works. His work in ergonomics was nationally recognized for his ideas to reduce stress and strain on manufacturing workers. Ironically, for a professional who studied the human body and its efficient motion at work, Daniel’s shoulder pain grew worse as he entered retirement. “I couldn’t raise my arm above my head, and the cortisone shots weren’t helping anymore. It was so bad, pain ruled my life. That’s when I knew it was time for surgery,” he recalls. “My shoulder was toast.” A Pain-Relieving Surgery Dr. Steven Boardman, a boardcertified surgeon from ORA Orthopedics who specializes in both total joint replacement and shoulder
Daniel Allison, Eldridge, IA, enjoys his retirement in his tool shop after successful total shoulder replacement surgery at ORA Orthopedics.
practicing orthopedics for a decade and performs more than 100 shoulder operations a year, says total shoulder replacements are a viable option for patients like Daniel. “The surgery takes about 45 minutes and the patients stay overnight at the hospital. The next day they are home, and with physical therapy, they are often back up to full strength in less than a year. It’s a wonderful, painrelieving procedure that makes a real difference in Dr. Steven Boardman, ORA Orthopedics our patient’s lives.” surgery, says Daniel’s shoulder Dr. Boardman credits advances in the surgery joint had significantly deteriorated. with new, durable implants that do not wear out as “Osteoarthritis is common as frequently. “As long as our patients remain active people age, and in Daniel’s case, the and exercise their shoulder muscles, the implant can cartilage surfaces in his shoulder last several decades, depending on the health and were completely worn down. It’s very fitness level of the patient. We find most patients can indicative of what we call degenerative enjoy their sports, hobbies and recreational activities joint disease — people lose their range and be as active as they want.” of motion, they experience muscle For more information about shoulder replacement weakness, and the pain begins to limit surgery, you can log on to www.qcora.com, call their lives.” 563-322-0971 or follow ORA on Facebook and Dr. Boardman, who has been Twitter.
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Preventing Chemical Eye Injuries
James Wymore, MD Eye Surgeons Associates
It’s not uncommon for various chemicals from the environment to find their way into the eyes. Most of the time, this is fortunately a minor event, such as getting soap in the eyes during a shower. The eyes may be reddened or irritated for a while, but soon feel normal with no residual damage. Stronger substances may have much more significant consequences. One can divide chemical injuries into two major groups – acidic and alkaline. Acidic injuries are usually the least severe as just the most superficial tissues of the eyes tend to be affected. Examples of acids that have been involved in ocular damage include, the sulfuric acid found in battery acid and industrial cleaners, sulfurous acid in bleach, and acetic acid in vinegar. Alkalis are much more dangerous because of their penetrating characteristic. Instead of just damaging outer surfaces that may heal without scarring, they can harm crucial structures of the eyes that will permanently affect the visual or other functions of the eye. Common alkalis include ammonia in fertilizers or cleaning solutions, lime found in plaster or cement, and magnesium hydroxide which is a component of sparklers. Severe damage from any chemical, but particularly the alkalis, can scar the ocular coat causing decreased vision and dry eye problems. With deeper penetration, parts of the inner eye can be reached leading to problems such as cataract or secondary glaucoma.
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In chemical injuries, the first and most important therapy is immediate irrigation of the eye. Damage is related to the amount of chemical and duration of exposure, so quickly and continuously washing it from the eye is crucial. After irrigation, or if possible during it, it is important to get to an eye doctor’s office or emergency room for evaluation and further definitive treatment (which will likely include irrigation). When the eyes are examined, any foreign material will be removed. The extent of injury is assessed. It may be limited to mild abrasions which heal rapidly, needing only antibiotic coverage. The more severe the damage, the more likely other medications such as steroids, lubricants, or glaucoma drops will be necessary. Surgical procedures are available to repair the ocular surface, including a corneal transplant if the cornea is opacified enough to hamper vision. Not all eyes can be successfully treated, so avoidance of chemical injuries by using safety glasses when using these chemicals is absolutely the best way to maintain healthy eyes. If it does happen, immediate and copious irrigation to remove and dilute the attacking agent is the next best thing. Irrigating facilities are present at many work sites. If one is working around dangerous substances without these facilities, even just keeping bottles of water handy would be wise. Dr. Wymore, with Eye Surgeons Associates, is a board-certified general ophthalmologist. Dr. Wymore practices at the Eye Surgeons Associates offices in Rock Island and Silvis, Illinois. For more information on eye conditions, please visit 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.
Can Medications Affect My Hearing? Tara K. Hartman, Au.D. Audiologist, Audiology Consultants, P.C.
There are many medications that can affect your hearing. In fact, there are around 200 ototoxic drugs. Ototoxicity is when medications cause damage to the inner ear, which may include both the balance and hearing portions. These areas contain very sensitive cells that are susceptible to certain medications and when affected, can cause ringing in the ears, hearing loss, and/or balance and dizziness problems. Before taking any new medication, you should discuss the side effects with your doctor. Your physician will determine if the benefits of the medication outweigh the risks. In some cases, the ototoxic medication may be treating a life-threatening illness and is therefore necessary. For example, certain chemotherapy drugs are ototoxic. The physician should monitor your hearing throughout your treatments and if any shift in hearing occurs, an alternative medication may be considered if available. Other ototoxic medications include aminoglycoside antibiotics such
as gentamycin, which is known to cause permanent hearing loss. Loop diuretics used in treating kidney problems have also caused hearing loss but in some cases, it’s temporary. Some treat very specific illnesses while others are common over-thecounter drugs, such as aspirin. Aspirin is known to cause tinnitus when used in large quantities. Obviously, there are too many ototoxic medications to talk about each one in this short article. The main point is to be aware that certain medications may cause damage to your hearing. If your physician prescribes one to you, you should fully understand the potential effect it might have. You should discuss your treatment plan with your physician and if necessary, have your hearing checked regularly for any change. If damage to the inner ear occurs, your audiologist can work with you to manage your hearing loss, tinnitus, or dizziness. Keep communications open between your healthcare team members and together, they will get you the best treatment.
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Hein Manor Offers All the Comforts of Home
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Home is where the heart is and Hein Manor, located in Durant, Iowa, is an assisted-living retirement home with a big heart, dedicated to making sure residents feel like they’ve never left home. Co-owners Robert and Dawn Smith provide a warm, cozy home-like environment for people who cannot, or choose not to, live alone. Three home-cooked meals served family-style are prepared each day and snacks are always available. Fresh vegetables from the back-yard gardens are served in the summertime. The cooks make fresh, homemade pies and desserts and will prepare residents’ favorite recipes from home. Hein Manor has 13 studio apartments and a one-bedroom apartment. A short walk or elevator ride provides easy access through the building. Residents furnish their apartment with treasures from home to suit their own style. Residents can gather for cards, bingo, conversation, or television throughout the day in the large main-floor living room overlooking the shaded front yard or have coffee in the comfortable dining area. A back-yard view of the gardens can be seen from the pleasant four-season room and a walkout deck allows for sun, shade and relaxation. Exercise can be completed in a guided session at least once a week and residents can enjoy a walk in the yard or town daily. They may help in the vegetable and flower gardens, help in the home or assist with pie-making, if they wish. The staff will assist in hosting card clubs and family visits. The flat monthly fee also includes assistance with personal care, monitoring, medication assistance, utilities (including cable), and regular daily living needs. Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Hein Manor provides free transportation for medical appointments in the many towns in the area including Durant, Wilton, Quad-Cities, Muscatine, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids and will attend the appointments with the residents. If hospital care is needed, staff stays with the resident until settled in the room and family arrive. Robert and Dawn, who have managed Hein Manor for the last 11 years, love living here with the residents! Many have lived here for seven or more years. Dawn and her employees are caring people who provide loving contact to residents throughout the day and create a home with a big heart! For more information on Hein Manor, call (563) 785-4709 or visit www.heinmanor.com.
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iPod Music Program Senior Star at Elmore Place
Benefits Those Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The innovative practice of the iPod Music Program has become a powerful medium of communication for memory care residents at Senior Star at Elmore Place … bridging a connection between the past and the present. Listening to music typically develops a strong connection for most people, whether setting the stage for a social event or coping with an emotional situation. But what many don’t realize is that it also provides extraordinary benefits to those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Offering memory care residents the ability to reconnect with former times, seniors enjoy listening to personalized playlists of their favorite songs on portable iPod media players. Associates or family members may engage residents by using the community iPods, which support reminiscing about the good ol’ days and creating fun memories. So what is it about the iPod Music Program that makes it so effective? Customized playlists can change a mood, giving residents a new language with which to communicate. In severe forms of dementia, listening to music from a familiar time permits seniors the chance to rediscover who they used to be, allowing them the opportunity to revisit their past through song. “They listen … and a whole new life emerges,” said Marc Strohschein, executive director of Senior Star at Elmore Place. “The iPod Music Program lets residents use their own playlists to take themselves back to a distinctive moment in time … it may change their day and provide opportunities of reliving special
memories. And, in cases of high anxiety, this personalized music program can also successfully calm moods and ease moments of agitation.” The iPod program was first made available to Senior Star at Elmore Place’s assisted living and memory care residents in 2010. Although the tool is not a new program, not every retirement community uses this form of music to reach out to memory care residents. In addition, the iPod Music Program ties perfectly into Senior Star’s creation of their trademarked program Purposeful Moments®, which allows them to be caregivers of the human spirit. Senior Star’s goal of truly knowing their residents, being aware and involved, and seizing opportunities to engage them in activities brings an element of success and purpose. “Everyone wants to feel a purpose in their everyday life,” said Strohschein. “The same can be said for our residents. Their need for purpose doesn’t change with age, limitations in physical or cognitive function or changing life roles … in fact, their needs may be greater as their abilities change. A resourceful program such as the iPod Music Program inspires us to reach out to our seniors in memory care and engage them in an activity that brings a sense of control and creates contentment and joy … carving out those signature Purposeful Moments® we strive to establish every day.” For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place or to schedule a tour, call (563) 484-5114 or visit the website at www. seniorstar.com.
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Getting The Most Out Of Your Doctor Visit
Greta Nelson, RN Good Samaritan Society Services@Home
Have you ever left the doctor’s office or hospital with more questions or doubts than you had when you arrived? Maybe you were in for a quick visit for yourself or a loved one, or maybe you had an extended stay for an acute or chronic illness. After all, most of us don’t speak “doctor” and we leave feeling left without the answers we are seeking. Let me tell you this: it is always okay to ask more questions, and to ask for clarification if you don’t understand something. Here are some key tips on how to take control of your medical visits. The first thing you should do is grab a pad of paper and a pen or pencil. If you are anticipating calling the doctor for an illness, make sure you write down exactly your symptoms and concerns. While you are waiting for your appointment, continue to document your current status. Write down any questions you might want to ask the doctor or medical staff, helping to avoid those forgetful moments during your visit. Make sure you bring that notepad with you to your visit. You can continue to take notes on what you learn during your trip to the doctor. Here are some questions to ask at the doctor’s office: - How will I know that my treatment is working? - How will the medication or treatment you are prescribing treat my condition? - Is there more than one condition that could be causing my problem? - What exactly is my condition, and what caused it?
- What symptoms should I look for that mean I should contact you or seek immediate help? - Are there treatment choices that don’t involve medications? - How long will it take for me to feel better? - If my symptoms get worse, what can I do on my own, before I see you? - Is my medical condition permanent or temporary? Also, any time you are prescribed a medicine, you should ask these questions: Can I take a generic form, or is this available over the counter? Can you review the instructions with me? Can I safely take this with my other current medications? (From Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor by Jim Sutton, RPA-C & Sagar Nigwekar, MD) If you don’t feel that all of your questions were answered, or you didn’t understand the doctor’s responses, don’t hesitate to ask for clarification. It is also a good idea to bring someone you are comfortable with, so you have a second set of ears. Researching a current illness or diagnosis is a good idea, but use caution when using the Internet. Googling your symptoms is not a wise choice. Choose a trusted medical source. In most cases, you can always call the medical team after your visit if you are still seeking further clarification. Good Samaritan Society – Services@Home provides care such as housekeeping, medication reminders, preparing meals, 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 (844) 359-4446 or visit our website at www. good-sam.com/quadcityhome.
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A Good Lesson
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With a great deal of hard work and from minor to positively overwhelming – one of the mos with grief soon discover that, not unlike that college • Open Faced: anyone else involved in elder care. they’re living in YOUR home. One way smiles and nods, convinced they had sacrifice on your part, you’ve been able to significant of which can be in the financial realm. The implications of do being canwhile range As the or definitely another, all worked outclass OK. keep themit’s in their own Or perhaps course, there’s work to to get“sandwiched” through it. And selected the home. right –Until and from minor to positively overwhelming – one of the most to cos economy continues to tighten and things continue they’re in you’re YOUR home. One way now. Just ininstructor. case wondering ... there is grace to take a day here and therefinding for yourself, the rightliving significant of which can be in the financial realm. As the– despite more and more, many seniors are that or another, it’s all worked out OK. Until you’re alone. most find that “getting upproper and things going to class”, it 20 years economy continues to tighten and continue toascost now.not She continued. “There are days Just in case you’re wondering . . . everything that felt like retirement planning According to a 2009 AARP survey, more and more, many seniors are finding that – despite you’re the not alone. beneficial, it’soutlive entirelyyour necessary. when best 42 thingmillion we canAmericans do is to provide family were, ago –is itnot is only very possible money today. “…more than everything that felt like propertoretirement planning 20 years According totoa recharge 2009 AARP survey, “Going to class” might include going back to your take a day off – and be good to ourselves. 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The answers to these questions vary, to be sure, and a one-size-fits-all is people provide at least some care during the year.” All at being the same time, so intense has the care-giving rolequestions going tovary, a concert. Or going to the funeral homesolution already planned. to The be sure, and aback one-size-fits-all solution is obtain All at the same time, so intense has the care-giving role certain folly. best approach is always to seek and for your“There parent(s) that you may actually be losing to honor the lifebest of someone who has died. are abecome few more things need tobeknow, ” shecertain folly. 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Skipping class may seem tempting, I’ve given you the dates of each exam in your syllabus, so you’ll need it to do when you need it do what you GOT it to do, it’s need it to do when you need it do what you GOT it to do, it’s or or high-schoolers between.They Theyneed need your high-schoolersororanything anything in in between. your but sooner or later, the quizzes and exams always come want to make sure you’re here on those days. You cannot pass about like having no plan at all. about like having no plan at all. time, your guidance, your attention, your affection...and your time, your guidance, your attention, your affection...and your NextNext month, takefeeling atake closer lookyou’re at look oneprepared particular we’ll awhen closer at one particula Andmonth, it’swe’ll a great this course if you do not take all the exams.” More than fair. around. resources. resources. scenario that we’re beginning to see more frequently among among You’re notalone alone here, either. Whether it or scenario that we’re beginning to see more frequently for them. We all expected to take exams. You’re not here, either. Whetheryou youknow know it orthose who are being sandwiched. It might be an eye not, if you’re caring for a parent (or other relative) AND those who are being sandwiched. It might beopener an eye opene not, caring if you’re caring for a parent (or other relative) AND There’s a pretty good lesson in that. “There will also be quizzes throughout the semester. for some. Remember Well. for (or financially supporting) your children, you’re for some. Remember Well. caring for (or financially supporting) your children, you’re Source: Wikipedia.com. Remember Well. Quizzes be random unannounced. Youwho can’tfind missStatistics among a will rapidly growing and number of Americans Wikipedia.com. among aquizzes rapidly number of Americans whoandfind Statistics David Deuth, CFSP, a funeral theFuneral owner DavidW. 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