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CONTENTS
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THE PEDIATRIC HEALTH TAL K ISSUE @showcaseDVA
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FEATURES Pediatirc Health Talk Let’s Talk About Pediatric Health 8
A Beginners Guide to Running Martinsville – Henry County
Work-inProgress Habits 26
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Confessions of a 30 Something Running Wild 23
Paws for a Cause The purpose of the DAHS 26
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Pediatric Health Talk ALSO INSIDE Editor’s Letter The Path of Childhood 6
Nine Grams
Instagrams From Our Area 16
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EDITOR’S LETTER
The Path of Childhood Let me start by saying, I don’t have children. So, researching for this Winter Health Talk 2020 was educational and informative. Pediatric health is vast in scope, but easy to navigate if you’re properly prepared. The road to a healthy childhood begins at home. Finding a supportive and knowledgeable team to surround yourself with is the next stop to a healthy childhood that will carry over into adult life. When I was young, I had a bad experience with a dentist. It carried over into adulthood and still today, the mere thought of going to the dentist stresses me out. The memory isn’t of a painful visit. It’s more of a “just another patient” visit. There was no attempt to bond. The dentist wasn’t comforting in a stressful situation. If that had happened to me as an adult, I probably would have chosen a new dentist, but not given another thought to it. But since it happened when I was a child, it stuck with me. This is a reason why choosing a supportive cast for your child’s health is important. Parents are faced with many decisions and questions as children age. In this issue, we cover the basic tools needed to set parents on the correct path. Take time choosing a pediatrician, dentist, or therapist. Interview them and have your children interact with them before making an appointment. And don’t be afraid to ask questions. There are many wonderful and caring health care professionals in our area willing to help you with directions as your child grows. But, just know, you, as the parent, have to steer the wheel. Setting regular wellness visits, creating a healthy lifestyle at a home, teaching proper nutrition, these things are vital to a child’s quality of life. Throughout the month of January, we will add exclusive online pediatric health content to showcasemagazine.com. So, watch our social media for links. One last thing, welcome to 2020.
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LET’S TALK ABOUT PEDIATRIC HEALTH GENERAL HEALTH CARE
Let’s Talk About Pediatric Health
General Health Care
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hoosing a Pediatrician
During the early years of a child’s life there will be many doctor visits. Check-ups or “well visits” are needed to ensure the child is healthy. Just in a baby’s first year, at least 7 check-ups are recommended. Finding the right pediatrician is one of the most important decisions parents will have to make. Hope Kieft, CRNP of PATHS says, “Our goal in pediatrics is to promote the health and wellness of the next generation. We do so through regular check-ups and management of chronic and acute illnesses, all while keeping in mind that each child has unique personalities, needs and special talents.” There are many ways to find a qualified pediatrician. One way is to use the Find a Pediatrician tool at healthychildren. org. Referrals from friends and family could provide a link to a qualified pediatrician. Contacting the pediatrics department at your local hospital is also a good way to find a physician. Or if you’re expecting, your OB-GYN is a good source for pediatric referrals. Depending on where you live there could be an expansive list of pediatricians. There are factors to consider when trying to narrow down the search. Since there will be
regular visits, proximity to your home should be taken into consideration. Also, make sure the pediatrician’s office hours are congruent with your schedule. Accessibility is something else to consider. If your child becomes sick, you’ll want to know the doctor can see your child on short notice. Ask about the pediatrician’s extended network. Is it a group practice? Will other doctors see your child? If so, ask to talk with them as well. There are a multitude of factors to consider when choosing a pediatrician, but it doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Research and interview well in advance to lower your stress levels. If you’re expecting parents, it’s recommended that you begin your search around month 4 or 5 of the pregnancy.
The Importance of Wellness Visits Children change daily. It’s important to monitor their health regularly. A child may look and act healthy, but a quick blood check could reveal she is anemic. If potential problems are caught early, solutions can be easier. “It is extremely important for parents to ensure their children, from newborns through adolescents have regular wellness exams. Your provider should answer any questions you have regarding your child and provide education about healthy eating, development, immunizations, regular physical activity, and emotional wellbeing,” say Dr. Samantha King of PATHS. Wellness checkups allow your pediatrician to establish a health baseline that makes any abnormalities easier to catch. These visits provide an outlet to ask questions or voice concerns you have about your child’s behavior including growth, sleep patterns, nutrition, safety, social behavior, and much more. Regular checkups also allow your child to build a relationship with his doctor. For children, especially the smaller ones, a visit to the doctor can strike fear and cause anxiety. A way to help with the fear is to give your child a toy doctor’s kit to let her get familiar with the practice. It’s also good to educate your child on upcoming visits and to listen to any concerns he may have about the check-up. For older children, it’s important to let them know they will have an open line of communication with the pediatrician without the parents being present if that is their wish.
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Vaccines and Immunizations There’s a debate about the risks and benefits of vaccinations. Despite the differing opinions, it remains clear that vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend vaccinations and many are required by schools and the law. Vaccines provide immunity to certain diseases by using small amounts of a killed or weakened microorganism that causes the particular disease. Some vaccines may cause mild reactions, but serious reactions are rare. It is common for parents to have questions about vaccines and their children’s wellness. A routine checkup is an ideal time to talk to your pediatrician about a timeline for vaccinations. For more info, visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines.
Growth and Development There are many measurements to consider when tracking a child’s growth. First, it’s important to understand the difference between height and growth. Height is only a measure of how tall your child is at any given time. Growth measures how height changes over time. A measure of growth is used to track any nutritional or health abnormalities or underlying disorders that affect a child’s growth. Dr. Robert Broughton of PATHS says, “Each year we should compare the growth charts to ensure proper height and weight gain.” Growth abnormalities can cause too much, or too little, growth and be a sign of a medical condition such as genetic diseases, hormonal disorders, infections, or nutritional deficiencies to name a few. These abnormalities can be caught during a routine checkup. If a problem is found, most likely the child will be referred to an endocrinologist for treatment. When issues are found early, there is a greater possibility to regain normal growth. Tracking a child’s growth at home can be key in identifying any potential disorders. You can start when the child is old enough to stand. Have her stand against a wall. Place a book flat against the wall and bring it down until it rests on the top of her head. Make sure she looks straight ahead and mark the height. Keep a digital log of the measurements. To take accurate counts, be sure to use the same technique with each measurement. This can be a fun exercise and an important tool to monitor your child’s growth. Development screenings are another measure to track a child’s learning skills. These screenings are vital in
determining if a child is developing at a normal pace. Either your child will take a brief test of you will be asked to complete a questionnaire or checklist about your child. The questions pertain to the child’s language, movement, thinking, behavior, and emotions. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends developmental and behavioral screening for all children at 9 months, 18 months, and 24 or 30 months.
Choosing a Dentist Along with wellness checkups, regular dental checkups are necessary. A pediatric dentist will be able to diagnose potential growth and developmental issue related to the mouth, jaw, face, and head. It’s recommended that all children should visit a dentist before their first birthday. Dr. Donna Helton says, “Good oral health in children is essential for overall wellbeing. It is important for children to get a good start in terms of dental health since the teeth affect their ability to chew food properly, speak clearly, smile, and look attractive.” Finding a dentist that your child is comfortable with is key in his future oral health care. A bad early experience can be difficult to overcome. If you don’t have a dentist in mind, ask for recommendations or use the dentist search tool on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s website. It’s a good idea to schedule a consultation before an appointment. Once there, look around and make sure the office is child-friendly with books and toys in the waiting room. It’s OK to interview the potential dentist. You want to know the dentist will take the time necessary to explain basic dental care to your child while providing a comforting tone and demeanor. www.showcasemagazine.com
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LET’S TALK ABOUT PEDIATRIC HEALTH MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH CARE
Let’s Talk About Pediatric Health
Mental and Emotional Health Care
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he Effects of Stress on Children
Dave Gluhareff of Train with Dave Fitness Training says, “Some of the biggest problems plaguing children today are inactivity, poor nutrition, lack of rest, and stress.” Monitoring mental health is just as important as keeping tabs on a child’s physical health. Stress is an important factor with mental health and children are at risk. It’s important to emphasis that some stress is normal and can be motivational. Differentiating from good and bad stress isn’t always easy. Taking steps to minimize the most obvious unnecessary stressors is a good first step. Young children under the age of six haven’t developed enough to understand their stress and adults have a different response to stress. Bridging the gap so that an adult’s response is proportional in a child’s eyes is very important.
A stressed child can experience crying, headaches, stomach pains, toileting accidents, and sleep issues. Stress can manifest through fine motor responses such as hair twirling, fingernail biting, excessive chewing, and sucking, licking, or biting others. These responses are typically related to immediate and direct sources of stress. Prolonged and hidden sources of stress are more troublesome. They can lead to depression and shyness. Stressed children may worry excessively about things that have already happened while also dreading things to come. They may become obsessed with routines or ritualistic behaviors, food, and objects. Many experts see a correlation in the increase in childhood stress to the increase in childhood obesity. The effects of less than ideal eating habits are multiplied by the stress in a child’s life and can lead to excessive weight gain or malnutrition, similar to an adult’s response to stress. The results can have lifelong negative effects on their health. Eating habits developed as a child can potentially extend into adulthood. For children, sources of stress come from every direction. Some stress is needed. Being forced to clean his room may make a child feel stressed by the sheer number of toys and clothes on the floor. But it is a positive and necessary stress that helps teach them responsibility. In contrast, arguing parents causes stress in children whether the child feels directly responsible for the argument or just worried that her parents will break up. This is a negative and unnecessary stress that makes children withdraw. Common sources of stress aren’t hard to uncover. In preschoolers, separation from parents can cause stress. For school-age children, academic pressures can cause stress. The schedules we set for our children with extracurricular activities can become overwhelming to both the child and the parent. Many children don’t have time to play creatively or relax. The social environment at school where children feel pressure to fit in can be a source of good stress or bad stress depending on the individual child’s personality. This stress can lead to bullying. Being bullied is a painful stressor that should
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be taken seriously and eliminated. But it’s also important to recognize the bully is also a child with stressors which manifest in the form of bullying. Dr. Samantha King of PATHS adds, “Unfortunately, so many children and teens are struggling with bullying, depression, anxiety and obesity. Hopefully, if your child has regularly scheduled checkups, these office visits will improve the physical and emotional health of many of our children who are silently struggling with these and other issues.”
Anticipate potentially stressful situations and diffuse them in advance. For example, if you’re stressed about your child’s first day at school, your child will also be stressed about it. If you’re excited and can’t wait for it, well, your child will probably feel the same way. Be reassuring and don’t over-talk it.
Reducing Stress
Physical activity is another stress reducer. Find family activities that incorporate physical activity with fun time. This also help to provide an environment that encourages creativity.
There are ways to manage and reduce stress. Proper nutrition is a good place to start. Healthy eating habits along with designated eating times make a big difference. Replace junk food snacks with fruit. Get rid of sugary drinks. If there is only healthy food in the house, then by default, children will only eat healthy food.
Teach your children how to name and identify their emotions. Give them techniques to handle each emotion as it comes up. It’s easy to teach a child to scream if a stranger approaches. It takes more work to show the child how to ask for help if she’s being teased at school.
Rest is also key in reducing stress. “With so much visual stimulation of television, video games, and tablets kids struggle to nap or even get to bed at a normal hour,” says Gluhareff. Sleep is a tremendously important part of our lives. Teaching children the importance of sleep is crucial. Cutting off screen time well before bedtime is necessary. Toddlers to school-age children should get anywhere from ten to fourteen hours of sleep a night depending on their age.
Parents likely already have all the tools and skills needed to reduce and manage their children’s stress. But, when things get overwhelming, it’s smart to seek professional guidance from a team that understands that every question is meaningful. And remember the most important tool you can possess to help a child with stress is a positive attitude.
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LET’S TALK ABOUT PEDIATRIC HEALTH CREATING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR CHILDREN
Let’s Talk About Pediatric Health
Creating a Healthy Lifestyle for Children
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aintaining a Healthy Weight
Obesity is a serious health concern for the youth in the United States. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in children from ages 2-19 is 18.5 percent and affects around 13.7 million. Breaking the stat down further—obesity affects 13.9 percent of years 2 to 5, 18.4 percent of years 6 to 11, and 20.6 percent of years 12 to 19.
good quality of life. Learning about proper nutrition and implementing physical activity into a child’s daily routine goes a long way to being healthy. “Most kids these days are eating junk foods, processed foods, and eating too many calories before bedtime. Just like adults, kids can’t take in the bulk of their calories before bed. This can lead to excess body fat and obesity,” says Dave Gluhareff of Train with Dave Fitness Training.
Science has determined that being an obese child puts one at greater risk of being an obese adult. As we age, obesity carries some serious health risks including heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Like with many other issues, tackling obesity at an early age is vital to a
Obesity affects a child’s health in many ways. Physically, the weight can tax joints and bones. The possibility of chronic medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes increases. From an emotional standpoint, obesity can lead to depression, low self-esteem, and social isolation. Obesity is diagnosed by using the Body Mass Index (BMI) in children two-years old and above. BMI is calculated by using a child’s height and weight. The BMI reading is compared to others on CDC-approved growth chart. An obesity diagnosis comes if a child has a BMI greater than the 95th percentile of children the same age and sex. It’s important to understand the difference between overweight and obese. If a child has a BMI greater than the 85th percentile but lesser than the 95th percentile, he is considered overweight. Obesity generally means too much body fat. With being overweight, there is excess body fat, but the weight could be related to bone, water, or muscle. Getting a correct diagnosis can be tricky in children because they grow at different rates. Discuss your concerns with your pediatrician during wellness checkups. The best way to combat childhood obesity is to prevent it from happening. It begins with the parents’ lifestyle. Make learning about healthy nutrition a family event. Prepare and eat meals together as a family. Create a routine to encourage physical exercise. The American Academy of Pediatrics has an obesity prevention program called the Active Living Initiative which suggest families follow a 5-2-1-0 rule. It breaks down to 5 fruits and vegetables a day, 2 hours or less of television, computer, and video games a day, 1 hour of physical activity a day, and 0 sugary drinks.
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Get Moving Screen time, such as television, tablets, and video games has made physical exercise less desirable to children. Inactivity can cause a multitude of problems. A 2017 report published in the New England Journal of Medicine states that type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing among youth in the United States. In 2012, the CDC estimated that one-third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Rising rates of being overweight and obesity are directly related to less active lifestyles and poor nutritional choices. Studies show that middle childhood and adolescence are periods that physical activity tends to decline among children. Parents need to be aware of the health effects physical inactivity and poor nutrition can have on children. Obesity is associated with high blood sugar, type 2 diabetes, bone and joint issues, social and psychological issues which can cause problems at home or at school. The first step to setting a physical activity plan is to be a role model. Take a hard look at your nutrition and physical activity. Children tend to mirror their parents. If a parent isn’t leading a healthy lifestyle, there is a good chance the child isn’t as well. Develop a fitness plan that works for the entire family. Incorporate activities such as walks through a park. Add
geocaching to make it more of a treasure hunt. Find fun things to do with your children that provide an opportunity to get active as well educate. Try cooking together or gardening. Organized sports like soccer, basketball, karate, and dance are excellent ways to introduce physical activity. Organized sports also provide good social building skills and introduce the benefits of teamwork. “Sports and recreation are vital in the growth process of youth. They are able to learn important life skills such as communication, teamwork, and overcoming adversity. It is also important that youth take part in sports and recreation because they are able to exercise and fight daily stresses, which helps combat childhood obesity,” says Travis Tarpley, Youth Fitness Coordinator at the Danville Family YMCA. Gregory Hairston, Sports and Wellness Director at the Y adds, “Through our programs we teach children important social skills, discipline, and healthy living.” Creating a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and good nutrition at an early age will set your child up for lively adulthood. It also helps you feel better through your later years when your grandchild asks you to play catch or join her in the latest dance craze. Gluhareff adds, “Parents and guardians are ultimately responsible and have to make sure we lead our kids into healthy lifestyles. We also have to practice what we teach and lead by example.”
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A Beginner’s Guide to Running WRITTEN BY ASHLEY CROUCH FOR VISITMARTINSVILLE PHOTOS PROVIDED BY VISITMARTINSVILLE
It’s 5 AM, and the alarm is buzzing. Rubbing my eyes and stretching, I roll out of bed and head straight for the coffeepot. The first sip hits my soul. I smile as I slip on my socks and lace up my shoes. I finish my coffee, brush my teeth, grab my phone, and head for the door. There is a chill in the air and it makes me grin just a little. I smile because I know what is about to take place. For the next forty-five minutes my mind will be clear, the weight of the day will ease off of my shoulders, my body will work hard as my feet pound the pavement. For forty-five minutes, I am completely free. My wish would be that everyone finds that one thing in life to help them feel free, even for just forty-five minutes. I love to share the knowledge I have absorbed over the years and nothing makes my heart swell more than helping someone achieve their goals. I get those proud “mommy” moments every single time. Here is a list of what I feel to be the most important things a beginner needs to know about running. I hope it will encourage and inspire the new and the old to get out there and get running. 1) Shoes matter. Whether you are walking, standing, or running, your feet are doing a lot of work. Keep them happy. This doesn’t always equate to a ton of money, but if you are going to spend your hard earned cash, spend it here. If you aren’t sure what your needs are, there are stores that will do a free fitting and gait analysis to help you choose the perfect shoe for you. 2) Pick a plan and be prepared. If you have never run a day in your life or if you haven’t run for ten years, it’s probably best to not throw on your Crocs and run five miles at a seven-
minute pace and then convince yourself that running isn’t for you because you tried it and didn’t enjoy it. Running is hard and because we have evolved as humans, it isn’t exactly natural for us any longer. There are thousands of free plans and articles online to choose from. Look for plans that work well with your lifestyle and start out with low mileage or as a run/walk plan. Yes, runners walk, too. 3) Stop comparing yourself to others. Some of my friends run lightning fast and some run molasses slow, but we are all in our own stages of running. There are days I run with my friends whom are all magical gazelles, and I am a baby giraffe born twenty minutes ago, that has no clue how legs work yet. No matter what, stay in your own run. Comparison will kill confidence. 4) Have goals. Make them small and attainable. If my goal is to run a 5k in six weeks, I join a beginners running group and sign up for The Martinsville 5k. I train, build confidence, and I do so well that now I want to have a new goal of running the Harvest Moon 10k. I register and the training begins all over again. Having a goal can help keep you focused and inspired. It gives you a reason to get out there. Signing up for a race can give extra motivation because no one wants to waste money. There you have it, guys. Now that you have tips, let me tell you how to find me. There are neverending amounts of local opportunities in our community to get you moving such as our new group, Runners Connect, which presents activities designed to bring together folks of like interest to broaden the local running community. The program will also serve as a source of information for experienced runners, newcomers, and for runners visiting the Martinsville-Henry County area. You can find me on Facebook at “Runners Connect” of MHC, or you can email me at ashley@martinsvilleymca. com if you aren’t on social media. If you need a little one-onone time, stop by the Martinsville YMCA or email me for an appointment. Don’t forget, our Martinsville Half Marathon and 5k training groups are starting this month. Go to Milesinmartinsville.com to browse and register for any of our awesome local races. 2020 Miles in Martinsville Races • Martinsville Half Marathon & 5K – April 4th • The SOVAH Super Run 5K & 8K – May 2nd • The Martinsville Speedway Mile – August 15th • Harvest Moon Run 5K & 10K and Dancing on Depot – October 2nd • Nail the Rail 9 Miler – November 7th • Turkey Day 5K and Family Fun Run – November 26th • Light Up the Night 5K – TBD
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EXPLORE THE SCIENCE BEHIND SPORTS
Opens January 18 This exciting, interactive and bilingual exhibition explores the science behind sports. Challenge yourself to a series of hands-on challenges that allow you to test your athletic abilities while learning how your bodies work.
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FEATURE BIG BEAR’S WIFE
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Big Bear’s Wife Maple Bacon and Ham Baked Bean Chili WRITTEN BY ANGIE BARRETT OF BIGBEARSWIFE.COM PHOTO BY ANGIE BARRETT
Prep Time: 16M; Cook Time 2H; Total Time 2H 15M; Yield: 16 Cups INGREDIENTS • 1-pound thick cut bacon • 1-pound Hickory Smoked Boneless Ham Stead, cubed • 2 pounds sweet Italian sausage • 1 (12 oz) can tomato paste • 2 (10 oz each) cans RO*TEL Chili Fixin’s • 2 cups water • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder • 1/4 teaspoon cumin • 1 tablespoon ground mustard • 1 tablespoon onion powder • 1 tablespoon garlic powder • 1 (28 oz) can BUSH’S® VEGETARIAN BAKED BEANS • 1 (28 oz) can BUSH’S® MAPLE CURED BACON BAKED BEANS • 1-ounce Maple Syrup
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INSTRUCTIONS • Dice bacon and cook over medium heat in a large stock pot until slightly crisp. • Remove bacon from pot and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. • Drain grease. • Add in the diced ham. Heat and brown ham pieces for 2-3 minutes until they are warmed and starting to crisp and brown on the edges.
• Remove from pot a set aside. • Add in sausage and cook over medium heat until browned. Drain grease if needed. • Add in tomato paste and RO*TEL Chili Fixin’s to the ground sausage in the large pot. • Pour in water and stir. • Add in garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground mustard, cumin and pepper. • Stir. • Pour in BUSH’S® MAPLE CURED BACON BAKED BEANS and BUSH’S® VEGETARIAN BAKED BEANS. • Stir in the bacon and diced ham. • Stir in maple syrup. • Bring chili to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. • Cover and simmer 1-2 hours.
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CONFESSIONS OF A 30 SOMETHING
Confessions of a 30 Something
Running Wild WRITTEN BY LEE VOGLER PHOTO BY LEE VOGLER
Like most parents, I want nothing but the best for my kids. Of course that means I want them to be healthy, happy, and have the opportunities they need to succeed in life. So this current edition of Showcase really resonated with me because it deals with the health and vitality of our most precious resource: our children.
activity is good for the mind, body and, I believe, spirit. So to all my fellow parents out there, let your kids run wild. Just hopefully not through your house! Happy New Year.
When we think of pediatric care, we likely think of doctor visits, medicine and things of that nature; and rightfully so. They certainly are an important component of the health and wellbeing of our kids. I’m also glad, however, that this edition speaks to the importance of sports and recreation for young people. I’m a product of it. I played all the major sports growing up before ultimately focusing on baseball in my teenage years. Not only did I benefit physically from the constant activity that youth sports provides, I also learned valuable lessons that would stay with me throughout my life. Lessons of teamwork, dedication, overcoming adversity and so many other things. I wouldn’t be where I am in life today without these lessons that were instilled in me on a ball field. My son, Kingston, is now learning these lessons. He loves sports. In fact, I dare say he might be obsessed with them. He keeps up with all the stats, scores, and schedules of teams in every sport and league you can think of. When I want to know who a team is playing that evening, I don’t ask Google. I ask Kingston. Beyond that, he loves playing sports. He’s done T-ball for two years now and just finished his first season of flag football last fall. This month, he’ll start his first season of youth basketball. He’s already made a lot of new friends from playing these sports, and it’s something he looks forward to each week during the seasons. Our daughter, Ava, also appears to have that athletic gene. When she’s not chasing her brother around with a ball, she’s climbing and tumbling on all of our furniture. It seems like I’ll be taking her to gymnastics before I know it. My point is this—exercise is good. Whether it’s from organized sports and just running and playing, physical www.showcasemagazine.com
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PAWS FOR A CAUSE
Paws for a Cause At the beginning of each year, many people make New Year’s Resolutions. I choose a theme instead. As I write this column in early December, I have not chosen my theme yet. Some years, I choose a verse of scripture and other years I have chosen a line from a poem. One of my favorite themes from many years ago was from Charles Dickens: “Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.” One year that must have been a particularly difficult one, my theme was “Oh well.”
respect, and reverence for all forms of life; and to this end, provide for the rescue and temporary maintenance of lost, strayed, abandoned animals; find responsible, loving homes for as many as possible; investigate acts of cruelty, abandonment and neglect; strive to decrease pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs; disseminate the principles of humaneness through educational programs and through these efforts contribute to the creation of a truly humane society.
WRITTEN BY PAULETTE DEAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DANVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
It is a joy to serve the animals and each New Year’s Day is an opportunity to work hard so that the current year will be a better year for them than the year before.
As an organization, we have a mission statement that becomes our theme for every policy and procedure that we have. The mission statement is: Our purpose is to promote the welfare and humane treatment of all animals: mammals, fowl, reptiles, and fish; to prevent cruelty and promote kindness,
MEET COCOA
DANVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY
Cocoa is a young chocolate Lab who has it all - beauty, brains, and a kind heart.
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WORK-IN-PROGRESS
Work-in-Progress
Habits BY PAUL SEIPLE
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he new year is a blank page for many. It’s an opportunity to change things you didn’t like about the previous year or maybe you want to build on things that are going well. Whatever the reason, January is the month for setting resolutions. Resolutions are nothing more than goals. And goals succeed by changing habits. For several years, my goals were to increase my productivity. I wasn’t happy with my output on most of the projects I took on. They varied from home landscaping to writing more books. The failure rate for resolutions is about 80 percent. So, it comes as no surprise my lawn still looks awful. In 2019, I changed focus to self awareness. It still tied into productivity. I needed to learn about myself. I needed to learn why I failed at my goals. I wanted to learn why I had the vision of who I wanted to be, but could never achieve it. It came down to one thing—habits. Goals are doomed unless you’re willing to change your habits. For me, procrastination was a bad habit that often derailed me when I was on a productive path. It’s easy to identify bad habits. We already know the things we do that are not good for us. Correcting the habit is much harder. That boils down to self-discipline. I’ve learned that is the crux of most of the things I don’t like about myself. In his book, Atomic Habits, James Clear wrote, “You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” The core of change is to deep dive into your systems and find the things that are keeping you in the same cycle. That’s truly the starting point to becoming better. I really like soda. I know it’s bad for me. I know I need to cut it out of my daily routine. Yet, I had a habit of drinking at least two sodas a day. Self-discipline is my kryptonite. Notice I said “had.” I haven’t had a soda in ten days. After one of many mild-afternoon sugar crashes, I told myself that was it. I didn’t enjoy struggling through the rest of the day in a fog. The afternoon soda had become a treat for me to get me through the day. I say treat, but let’s be real, it was a bad habit. The best way to tackle a bad habit, after mustering up the
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self-discipline, is to eliminate the temptation. I removed the soda from my refrigerator and replaced it with water. I thought it would be difficult when two in the afternoon came around, but it wasn’t. The water made me feel better. I didn’t have to fight the afternoon fog. Changing this one small thing that had become a pretty big bad habit led to me being more productive. It’s not the only bad habit that keeps me procrastinating. I tend to pick up my phone and surf social media if my computer is dragging along. Ten minutes later, the program is open, but I’m not in the mindset to produce anything after drowning in Instagram posts about cats and van life. The solution is easy—keep the phone away from my desk. The execution is much harder. I like cat grams. Like I said, it all boils down to self-discipline. I’m working on it. This life we’ve been giving is always a work-inprogress. Here’s the thing, if I made a resolution to cut out soda in the new year without confronting the habit and identifying the trigger factor, I would be drinking a Mountain Dew as I write this. I had to change my system. I didn’t make a resolution to stop drinking soda. I didn’t make any resolution. I made a promise to myself to identify my bad habits and work on replacing them with good habits. I want to feel healthier, create more art, and to be a better person. And here’s another thing, the bad habit never leaves us. It lies dormant, like an ancient virus in a sci-fi movie just waiting to be awakened. Don’t wake it. Don’t kid yourself that you’ve eliminated it from your system. Stay aware of the trigger factors that will lead you to revisit the bad habit. It’s quite possible there is another bad habit that misses its friend. Here’s an example, I ate fast food last night. I fought back the temptation of how good a Coke would compliment the burger. I don’t need to say it, but fast food is another bad idea. Bad habits tend to run in packs with a goal of keeping you in a safe, comfortable place. If you’re going to get better, you have to face the uncomfortable feeling of breaking your routine. Shock your system. We get better when we change our system. James Clear says, “If you want better results, then forget about setting goals. Focus on your system instead.”
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