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Tips from local parents juggling busy lives and hectic schedules.

pregnancy/baby 10 M om Talk: And Then There Were Two Making the transition from an only child.

child 15 W inter Blues

How to keep your kids active in the cold months ahead.

16 Q uestions to Ask When Choosing a Swim School Finding the right aquatic program for your family.

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26 T raveling Parents

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33 Calendar of Events Area events for all ages.

47 Good Eats

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How to stay connected while away..

28 M om to Mom

Advice for busy working moms.

30 I t Wouldn’t Happen to Me

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40 Finding Your Style this Holiday Season Staying on trend and on time.

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42 Anxiety is Common Among Children Tips to help.

45 B efore and After School Care: What to Consider How to find the best fit for your child and your family.

home 50 T ips to Keep Your Shower Clean and Fresh Why moisture attracts mold and how to keep it away.

52 M anaging Laundry with the Right Machine Tips to help you choose the right washing machine.

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As a mom who runs three companies, has two little kids, a dog who thinks he is part human and a husband who works long hours and travels and lot, this issue hits home for me. I’m asked all the time, “How do you do it”? I always have the same answer; it takes a village. I am so thankful to have lots of family close who are able to help. In addition, I have some moms who I know I can call to help pick up or watch my kids so I can do a quick meeting.

I learned early on that it is ok to ask for help. It was the only way I was going to be in multiple places at once. There are many times when you will see me at meetings, photoshoots, or at the office with my little ones. Sometimes I bring them because I don’t have a choice and other times it’s because I want them to learn something or be in an environment that you don’t always get to experience.

In this issue we asked four local families how they are making their schedules work. We hope they can give you some ideas that might help your busy family.

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Having a second child can stir a lot of emotion.

For me, some unexpected thoughts looked a little like this: • I wondered how I could ever love the new baby with the same overwhelming love I felt for my first born.

• I thought about logistics, like how will I feed our newborn and keep our 3-year-old entertained?

• How will we handle daycare drop-off and pick-up?

• When will I ever have time to shower?

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Transitioning to two kids can be a bit overwhelming, but after a year with our two boys, we’ve learned a bit about what works best for our family. Finding out simple ways that all family members can adjust to the new addition is the key.

There are a few things we’ve learned through the sleepless nights and caffeine-filled days.

Sleep Schedule Adjustments I’ll admit, we weren’t super-strict with a sleep schedule for our eldest. We decided to transition our newborn to his crib as soon as possible, and we purchased

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Quality Time Scheduling In a world full of screens and distractions, quality time seems hard to come by. It’s one area we have committed to with our 4-year-old.

We make time for our older child because we realize his world was turned upside-down when baby No. 2 arrived. Older children are used to having all of the attention and all the one-on-one time, so it’s important to continue keeping it important for you and them. One of us will take him to a park by himself, out for ice cream, to a movie or other fun stuff like that.

Baby Proof Your Marriage While date night is easy to put on the back burner, take some intentional time with your partner. Maybe it’s a simple walk to talk about your week. Some people can find it hard to leave the baby when they are really little, but even a small amount of time can do wonders for a relationship. Try putting a date night on both of your calendars to make sure it happens.

While a new baby and all that goes with it can make parents feel a bit overwhelmed, we need to have some grace with ourselves.

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Winter Blues:

How to Keep Your Kids Active in the Cold Months Ahead Snow has already fallen and the temperature, right along with it. For many parents, that means months with no outdoor release for active kiddos.To help stop you and your household from going stir-crazy, one local gym is offering a new opportunity for kids of all ages.

“For the first time, we are hosting open gym time,” says Patrick Coughlin, the director of the Pentagon basketball academy. “This will be for kids that want to sign up with a group of friends or who want to swing on out and get a little practice in. We want the Pentagon to be a place where kids have the opportunity to be active – especially in a state like ours where they can’t be outside all the time.”

If a little open gym time won’t cut it for your kids, there are several camps throughout the winter months.

“We’ll have camps running on a majority of the days that kids have off from school,” says Coughlin. “We have camps on Veterans’ Day and a special Christmas break competition camp. It’s cool to see the kids interact together outside of a more formal school

setting. They’re not having to be quiet but they’re still learning.”

Your child is not an experienced athlete? “No worries,” Coughlin explains. “There are camps designed for kids in every stage.”

“We just want to get them in here as early as possible,” says Coughlin. “Once they get in here and start learning the basics and having fun with different kids, it starts to foster the love of the game and the desire to get better. We really focus on the fundamentals.

Even if your child has played basketball or volleyball for several years, an emphasis on the fundamentals is something that you never outgrow.”

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Swimming is a life skill and learning to swim helps to keep children safe in the water while opening a world of possibilities: pool parties, sailing, snorkeling, playing in the ocean.

Swimming also builds strength and coordination, while group lessons contribute to improved social skills and growing confidence in children.

Swimming is perhaps the most accessible sport for individuals with additional needs, and most parents agree on the importance of providing swim lessons for their child.

A swim school provides a safe and professional space for children to learn how to swim or to improve their swimming ability, but not all swim schools are created equal.

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Here are some questions to ask when choosing a swim school: 1. What is the teaching philosophy? Deter-

mine if the school has a proven curriculum that logically follows a methodical progression of skills. A good curriculum will take every student from their point of entry to a greater knowledge of all four strokes and will teach them valuable safety skills.

Dedicated swim schools often offer a more focused program with detailed skill progression steps evolved from working with millions of swimming students than a location that offers a multitude of activities.

2. D oes the school have a program for your child’s age and ability? Look for a

wide breadth of classes, encompassing a range from parent – tot and beginner levels to advanced, or swim team prep. A broad range of available classes will also be able to match your student with others at the same level and close to the same age. Ideally the school can also provide classes for those students with special needs.

3. Is the school safe and sanitary?

Determine if the instructors have CPR certification and if a lifeguard is on duty at the pool. The pool should have advanced filtration and sanitation systems to keep the water clean while minimizing chlorine levels, and the curriculum should teach water safety skills.

4. A re instructors carefully selected and trained? Engaging kids and creating an en-

joyable experience is critical for young kids to learn. Instructors should have experience in the sport of swimming as well as a background in working with children. The school should provide instructor training related to their curriculum and skill progression.

Additionally, they should provide ongoing training and education for their staff.

5. W hat do other parents say about the school? Review online forums and websites

to see what comments have been made about the school and talk to parents in your community about their experience.

In addition to asking the questions above, parents may want to consider travel time to the school and whether or not it has flexible scheduling and rolling start dates.

6. How are parents informed of their swimmer’s progress? Do the instructors

keep parents up-to-date on what skills have been learned, what goals they have for the class, what skills their child needs to practice, and when the swimmer may need to move up to the next level?

These updates may be provided in a periodic show-and-tell lesson (or portion of a lesson), or by making instructor notes available to parents.

7. Does the school make lessons fun and is it an engaging place? For young swim-

mers, warm water pools make for more productive lessons - if the water is too cold children can’t focus on learning. Class sizes should be small, and instructors should be able to keep their eyes on, and interact with every child during the class. Instructors should also celebrate student successes and integrate fun with learning how to swim.

A swim school should be a safe, inviting place for children to learn the life skill of swimming while having fun and gaining confidence.

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What do you find to be the most challenging?

Like any working parent, the demand between home life and work life is a constant tension. I think my generation does a good job at finding balance and keep perspective on the role work plays in the balance between mind, body, and soul.

How do you plan your days/weeks?

We usually take one week at a time. The flexibility of Jill’s schedule allows us to tackle the priorities. We have certain rhythms of life that we follow, including worship and family time on Sundays which allows us to reset each week.

What is your job title?

Paul – Mayor of Sioux Falls Jill – Part-time volunteer and stay-at-home mom What is a typical day like in your home?

I get up around 4:30 each day and workout – either at the gym, running, swimming, cycling, or yoga. I then try to spend some time in devotions and prayer before rolling my kids out of bed. One thing I have been very intentional about is trying to bring my kids to school each day. That is a special time that I enjoy each morning. After work I am greeted with all the regular “dad life” duties – homework, dinner, ensuring my kids have bathed in the past week, and just enjoying time with them.

As a working parent, how do you juggle a busy schedule?

We try to schedule our kids’ extracurricular activities on different nights. Our kids are only involved in a couple activities at a time so that helps. I also put blocks on my calendar to protect the times when they have important things I simply can’t miss. When I look back on life in ten years, I don’t want to regret being an absent father at the expense of the mayor’s office.

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THE HIRT FAMILY

Rachel – Internal Audit Officer for CorTrust Bank in Sioux Falls

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Chase – 1st grade teacher for Freedom Elementary, Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Track & Field Coach for the Harrisburg High School

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As a working parent, the most challenging thing is making that quality time for family. It’s easy to feel guilty about being away from the kids all day. So, when we do get to be with them we try to ‘be present’ and make the most of the time we get together each day.

Kids: JAXON (4.5), LYVIA (10 MONTHS) NEO, THE FAMILY GOLDENDOODLE (3)

What’s your trick to stay organized?

As a working parent, the most challenging thing is planning of weekly meals ahead of time so we always know what we are having for meals. Balancing the household duties between each other. I like to keep the house picked up during the week before we leave in the morning and before bedtime. Chase does the laundry.

We balance the drop off and pickup of the kids during the week. Utilizing aisles online shopping is very helpful.

Sometimes with so much going on, it is just too hard to find that extra hour to go to the store. There is a feeling of accomplishment when you can plan your meals and stick to that plan for a whole week! Plus, having that extra time to spend together as a family is a huge win!

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We will get our calendars out and if there are certain things we want to do we will just make sure it works for both of us or we call in a grandparent to help us make it work. We have both been beyond blessed to have a wonderful family support system. Both sets of parents live fairly close and are always willing to help out. Both of Chase’s parents are retired teachers and my mom is also a retired teacher so because of that and their flexible schedules, we are grateful for the times they can come up and help whenever we need.

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THE SMOLIK FAMILY Family members: AMY

Kids: BRANDT (10), EMERSON, (8)

y My husband, Matt, passed awa in February 2016 at the age t of 40 after suffering a fall tha resulted in an unrecoverable traumatic brain injury.

What is your job title?

I work for Friessen Development, Inc. as the Lake Lorraine Community Director. I also freelance as a copywriter and take on projects as my schedule allows.

What tips do you have for other busy working families?

• Ask for help when you need it! This is easier said than done for me at times.

• C arpools make so much sense.

• I t doesn’t have to be perfect. Whether it’s loading the dishwasher or mowing the lawn, chores get done faster when everyone participates. It may not be done the way that I would do it, but it gets done and that leaves more time for us to do fun things together.

• T he biggest thing we’ve learned is don’t sweat the small stuff and it’s all small stuff. I know we may have a different perspective then most people because we’ve already experienced one of the worst things that can happen to a family. None of us is promised tomorrow and I want to make sure my kids start and end every day knowing they are loved.

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I know I’m a better parent (and person) when I can also do things that keep me happy and sane. I think it’s a great example for my kids, too, because I’m not just “Mom.” They also see me as a person who has interests of my own and that it’s OK to be a Mom and an individual. I am a huge fan of hot yoga! The hour or so after the kids go to bed is my quiet time, where I can read or watch a movie.

I also have a great group of friends. It’s fun for us to get together and let the kids hang out while the grown-ups get to do the same. I love live music and travel, and am

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grateful that my parents’ help has enabled me to have some adventures of my own.

What’s your trick to stay organized?

I do laundry once a week, typically on the weekends, so I know that everyone has plenty of clean clothes to wear during the week. I grocery shop usually without kids or take advantage of online ordering. I use shortcuts like precut vegetables. My kids eat school lunch every day because it’s easier and they’re exposed to different foods they might not get to eat at home. I pay for a cleaning service, which is worth it.

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THE JOHNSON FAMILY

Family members: OFAR JEREMIAH & NIL Kids: H ASPEN (7), MYA & S) TH N O (20 M BABY JOHNSON ON THE WAY

What is your job title?

Jeremiah-Pharmacist Nilofar-Director of Inspections for South Dakota Air National Guard

How do you plan your days/weeks?

Most of the time our routine is the same and we keep our children on a routine. This seems to help us plan week to week.

How might you motivate other working families?

What is right for you? What is fulfilling? I want my children to see a strong mother who balances career and family, who is not afraid of displaying independence and strength. I realize that every mother has a different goal. Mine is simply to be me…I don’t compare myself with other women, but what is right for my family.

My mother was a stay at home mother until my father passed. She is the strongest, most determined woman I know and respect. She raised six kids selflessly.

As a working parent, how do you juggle a busy schedule?

I have an incredible partner who executes his fair share of the work.

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What do you find to be the most challenging?

The guilt of wanting financial independence and wanting to spend more quality time with my babies. The long days at work are a challenge. I miss my little girls. Also, I found it challenging to find daycare that would suit my work hours. n

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We have a routine and manage time very well. He cooks, I bathe the girls. I clean and he gets groceries. I get the outfits ready for the week and he gets the girls ready in the mornings and so on.

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by Kerry Koerselman, MA, Sioux Falls Psychological Services

Traveling ParentsHow to Stay Connected While Away

It can be difficult to have a job where you need to be away from your children for chunks of time. Guilt can set in about the time parents need to spend away from children. However, there are many things a parent can do to stay connected with their children and make the best of having to be gone.

With young children: • D evelop a goodbye and return ritual. For example, read a book, sing a goodbye song, give certain special hugs, or use certain phrases every time you leave and every time you return.

• G ive the child an object they can have to remind them of you while you are gone. Some objects that would work include; a locket with your photo, a stuffed animal that you bought them, a special stone you found together, or a photo of your time together. The child can then feel close to you by holding, feeling, or viewing this object.

• R ead a book about being apart like ‘The Kissing Hand’ by Audrey Penn. This book helps kids understand you are in each other’s hearts even when you are not physically together.

• W hen you are home with the child, spend extra time focused on physical closeness with them.

• R emember that at times, young children will need to warm up to a parent upon their return. The key here is to be patient and persistent, going at the child’s pace in building back familiarity with you.

Remind yourself that this pulling back on their part is normal and try not to take it personally.

With older children: • T ell your youth that they have priority access to you while you are gone. Have a “code word” text they can send you if they need to talk.

Convey to them that you will make talking with them a top priority because they are important, especially if something is “code word urgent.”

• T ell the youth about the times you thought of them on the trip away. Make note of stories you would like to tell them about next time you talk.

• D evelop inside joke texts (bitmojis, memes, etc.) to stay connected with the youth in a lighthearted way.

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• H ave set times to spend together when you are home, whether that time is used to talk or do something you both enjoy.

If you use these strategies, children can feel more connection with you even as you come and go.

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Advice for Busy Moms

We set out to ask moms for their best advice when it comes to juggling all things work and family. Check out these responses from The Village Facebook group where moms can support each other with inspiration and find balance during some of the busiest moments of our life.

If given the opportunity to take time away from work, and to spend it with family, do it.

Whether it be taking 12 weeks maternity leave versus 6, or using up PTO versus taking a pay out, take the time off.

You can always make more money or budget where you need to. You can’t put a price on quality time. Even if it’s just a day.

Take a min ute to just breathe. Th e season o f raising bab ies goes by so fast. Put down the other stuff and go hug them, play with them, laugh with them, make memories.

And love o n that hubby!

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Take time for yourself. Don’t be scared or ashamed to ask for help.

Use a planner or calendar to keep track of everything.

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Meal plan an d communic ation.

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- Jill R.

When you come home from work or the kids get home from school, UNPLUG. Making memories with your family is far more important than the latest news on social media.

- Rosa N.

Take a moment and hug your kiddos. It will help you and your child to embrace for that moment

I’m still working on taking my own advice, but here is what I have to offer: Don’t sweat the small stuff (easier said than done). Try to think big picture and ask yourself “is this going to matter in five years?” Don’t lose sight of your overall goals and priorities. Base all other decisions around that. Put on your own oxygen mask first.

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by Andrea Boerigter, The Speech Mom

It Wouldn’t Happen to Me Every time a child is in the news for something terrible, I say “That poor mother. It could happen to anyone.” But in my mind something different is happening. I say to myself, “That couldn’t happen to my child because I would never let my child lean over the gorilla’s cage.” Or “I would never let my child play near water where alligators live.”

Or “I would never leave my child alone long enough for a stranger to take them” “I would never let my child play near the street.”

If you know Gus, you know he is obsessed with me. He never leaves my side. He calls me “his sweetheart.” He tells me how pretty I am and how much he loves me every single day. When he is mad at me, he says “You breaked my heart into three pieces.” It is pathetically adorable. I always tell him he can live in my basement when he is old (cue husband eye roll), and Gus is totally into it. Hank says he will pass. But not Gus. Gus was always within arm’s reach. Until Saturday.

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Gus was helping me with some yard work. We had walked across the street to grab flowers from our neighbors. They had offered some plants they had divided and told me to grab more if we needed more as we worked in the yard. Gus and I brought two back and planted them. Me with my spade and him with his snow scoop. We decided to get a third so we crossed again and brought it back.

I was being so careful. I put the hedge clipper on the high shelf so he couldn’t cut himself. I removed a loose stone from the landscaping so he wouldn’t fall when he played on the rocks. I made him wear a jacket so he wouldn’t get sick. All the stuff moms do.

Ten seconds later I heard the brakes of a car. My body couldn’t move fast enough. As I ran around my car parked in the driveway and blocking my view I saw my Gus. In his gray sweat pants with cowboy boots pulled over them. His fireman rain jacket zipped up. Staring face to face with a mini van just a few feet away. The fellow mom was out of her van asking him where his mommy was as I scooped him up with tears already running down my face. She kindly said she understood, as a mom of a few little boys.

She watched as I wrapped my whole body around Gus and collapsed onto the grass. His big brown eyes looked up at me and filled with tears.

What the woman didn’t know and what Gus doesn’t know is I have seen what happens when the van doesn’t stop. I watched my own mom be held back while the paramedics gave her son, my brother, mouth to mouth. I wasn’t going to let that happen to my child.

But it almost did. Because bad things happen. They happen to everyone. They happen to even the best moms.

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He was holding the brown paper bag while I scooped the debris from our work into it with a rake. He told me “I gots a rake in the garage. My gonna get it.” I agreed that he should absolutely get it.

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Hank heard the commotion and came running to find Gus and me sitting on the grass clinging to each other, both crying. I begged them both to never go on the street without me again. Hank agreed.

Through his sweet little tears and gasps, Gus said he was sorry. I asked him why he would ever go onto the street without me. “My wanted to get you another flower. My love you, Mommy.”

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n Cosmic Nights 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Air Madness Trampoline Park Varies Sunday, December 2 n Sensory Sensitive Sundays 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Chuck E Cheese’s Varies n Stuff your Stocking Sundays!

12:00 PM-4:00 PM Kidtopia 20% off a stocking n Paint with Santa 1:00 PM Color Me Mine Varies n Disney on Ice 1:00 PM Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Varies n Science Sundays 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Children’s Museum of South Dakota Free w/paid admission n Pet Photos with Santa 6:00 PM-8:30 PM Empire Mall Free- Photo Prices Vary

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n n Little All Stars 9:00 AM-9:50 AM All American Gymnastics Academy $80/punchcard (10 punches)

n Cosmic Skate 7:30 PM-10:00 PM Scheels Ice Plex $6/child + skate rental

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n n Little All Stars 9:00 AM-9:50 AM All American Gymnastics Academy $80/punchcard (10 punches) n Scheel’s Ice Fest 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Scheels Varies n Santa 9:00 AM Elegant Mommy n New Baby in Our Family Class 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Avera $10/family n Santa!

10:00 AM-1:00 PM Kidtopia at the Bridges n SIBSHOP 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Here4YOUth n Kid-Venture Class 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Sertoma Butterfly House $10/Member, $22/Non-Member (includes 1 adult + 1 child) n Infant and Child CPR Training Class 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Educated Mommy $25/person or $40/couple n Tinsel and Tails Holiday Craft and Bake Sale 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Sioux Falls Area Humane Society Varies

n Children’s Activities 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Museum of Visual Materials n Puppet Show- The Christmas Gift 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Prairie West Library

n Breakfast with Santa 8:30 AM-1:00 PM Great Plains Zoo Free w/paid admission

n Cosmic Nights 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Air Madness Trampoline Park Varies Saturday, December 8 n Cookie Decorating 8:00 AM-2:00 PM The Cookie Jar Eatery $15/child

n New Baby & Me 1:30 PM-3:30 PM Mutch Women’s Center for Health Enrichment

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n Christmas Trees 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Riverview Tree Farm Varies n Super Saturday 6:00 PM-8:00 PM All American Gymnastics Academy $15/child Sunday, December 9 n Caring Santa 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Empire Mall Free- Photo Prices Vary

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n Nutcracker Dance Party 2:00 PM-2:45 PM Downtown Library Friday, December 14 n Big Brother/Big Sister Class 9:30 AM-11:00 AM Sanford Health $20/families

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n Santa 10:00 AM-8:00 PM The Empire Mall Free- Photo Prices Vary

n Live on Stage Sioux Falls CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Washington Pavilion Adults $40, Students $15 Wednesday, December 12 n n Little All Stars 9:00 AM-9:50 AM All American Gymnastics Academy $80/punchcard (10 punches) n Inflatables and Play Dome 11:00 AM-8:30 PM County Fair Brandon $5/child (3 hours of play) n A.M.E.N. 4:00 PM-9:00 PM Air Madness Trampoline Park Varies n Winter Wonderland 6:00 PM-12:00 AM Falls Park

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10:00 AM-1:00 PM Kidtopia at the Bridges n Santa Storytime 10:15 AM-11:15 AM Brandon Library

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n Mommy Matters 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Elegant Mommy n Super Saturday 6:00 PM-8:00 PM All American Gymnastics Academy $15/child n Treasure Hunt 7:00 PM Edith Mortenson Theatre at Augustana College Adults $10, Students $5 (5 & under free) n Cosmic Nights 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Air Madness Trampoline Park Varies

n Inflatables and Play Dome 11:00 AM-8:30 PM County Fair Brandon $5/child (3 hours of play) n Outdoor Ice Skating 4:00 PM-8:00 PM Campus Park Varies

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n Kids Activity Day 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Old Courthouse Museum

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n Winter Wonderland 6:00 PM-12:00 AM Falls Park Wednesday, December 26 n Weird Art Wednesday 4:00 PM-6:00 PM JAM Art & Supplies n Discount Skate Night 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Skate City $3/child + skate rental

n Super Sitter Babysitting Class 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Prairie Center $45/person

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n Infant Massage 3:30 PM-4:20 PM Sanford Health Varies

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n Inflatables and Play Dome 11:00 AM-8:30 PM County Fair Brandon $5/child (3 hours of play) Friday, December 28 n Ugly Christmas Sweater 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Morningside Community Center $9/person n Bowls with Butterflies 5:15 PM-6:00 PM Sertoma Butterfly House $12/person Saturday, December 29 n n Little All Stars 9:00 AM-9:50 AM All American Gymnastics Academy $80/punchcard (10 punches)

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by Sara Waldner, ‘Hood Contributor

By filling these roles (and doing it well!), you spend hours enriching lives. However, it’s easy to become exhausted and overworked, leaving little time for yourself, and even less for worrying about appearance! Messy buns, yoga pants, and hooded team sweatshirts are your wardrobe, accessorized with acceptance that, “this is as good as it’s going to get”. Are you nodding along yet?

Appearance is important in portraying who you are! On average it takes 30 seconds to leave an impression! 30 seconds consisting mostly of bodylanguage and appearance! YIKES! When you say “good enough” about your style, you rob others the joy of finding out how amazing you are!

Style is different than fashion. Fashion says “be who others say.” Style says “be confidently you.”

Style is learned. None of us are born with style, in fact, we were born naked. Let that sink in.

NO ONE was born with style, EVERYONE has to learn it.

Finding personal style is a process. Instead of buying multiple wardrobes, filling your closet, and coming up empty; try starting in your closet!

Looking pulled-together is as simple as counting to three! First, start with a staple piece; something mostly solid, like a solid blouse or graphic tee.

Second, find a top piece; a vest, scarf, cardigan, belt, or jacket. The third, most important step: accessories. Add a bracelet to accentuate your wrist. Throw on a fun necklace and cute pair of earrings, and you’re DONE.

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Tis the season! The season to wait in crazy lines, buy the newest gadget, and scramble to survive from one holiday to the next! The season of parties, pageants, family, mirrors, sighs, and “good enough” before heading out the door. You wear many hats; whether mom, wife, sister, cook, chauffeur, nurse, maid, or business woman. There are too many to count!

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Think of a cake; batter, frosting, then mind-blowing details. Well placed jewelry is the wow-factor that draws an outfit from fashion to style. Following this three-step process will ensure you confidently leave your best impression in, you guessed it, 30 seconds. So, tis the season! A time to be busy, to take care of everyone’s needs, and a time to remember yourself in the midst of it all! Walk into your closet, follow the three steps, and stop saying “good enough!” Start showing the world the amazing person you are! n

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by Aimee Deliramich LifeScape

Anxiety is Common Among Children: Here’s How to Help

Fear and anxiety are necessary for normal development in children. In fact, a certain level of anxiety in certain environments or events has been shown to be adaptive. For instance, some level of anxiety is helpful as a child prepares for a competition or takes a test. Some anxiety can help children to deal with stress and keep them alert, so they can do their best.

It only becomes problematic when fear and anxiety are at disproportionate levels and impair the child’s ability to function at home or school. Anxiety disorders are the most common type of psychiatric disorders among children, occurring between 2.5% and 5% of children and adolescents at any given time.

About one-third of children will have met criteria for an anxiety disorder by the time they turn 18.

Kids are most likely to experience physical symptoms of anxiety, such as: • Stomach aches or abdominal pain • Headaches • Dizziness • Drowsiness or fatigue • Leg pain • Trembling • Heart palpitations

Cognitive, emotional, or behavioral symptoms may also occur. Examples of these symptoms include:

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Fears and anxiety, though common in children, tend to decrease and change as the child ages. For instance, a young child may be fearful of separation from their family, while an adolescent may experience social anxiety around their peers. Symptoms of anxiety become maladaptive when they are disproportionate to the child’s development or the situation, impair functioning, and are persistent and present most days.

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There are many helpful strategies frequently recommended to parents of children who are anxious: • M odel appropriate behavior and reward the child’s brave behaviors • E ncourage the child to express their anxiety and discuss it with them

ask them to pick the solution they think would work best)

• Express positive but realistic expectations

• U tilize a transitional object that may provide feelings of comfort and safety when a parent is not around

• M odel problem-solving and then help them problem-solve (i.e., help generate ideas, and then

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by Karla Johnson, South Dakota Afterschool Network

What to Consider

Quality before and after school programs are critically important for all of South Dakota. I have a bumper sticker pinned to a bulletin board in my office. It reads: ‘South Dakota Works Because Women Work!’ In taking it a step further, it could also read: ‘South Dakota Works Because Quality Before & After School Programs Work!’

South Dakota has led the nation with one of the highest percentages of working single and dual career households since the 1980’s. We’ve held that distinction for over 30 years. And for over 30 years, South Dakota’s Before and After School programs have worked to meet the growing need.

Before and after school is an industry that has come into its own over the last few decades, slowly being recognized for its importance in communities across the state. Why? • B efore and After School is critical to a successful economy in our state. Before and After School allows parents to be gainfully employed, without worry that their children are safe, and engaged in activities that are fun, challenging, and educational.

• B efore and After School is critical to the South Dakota business climate. Without an appropriate work force, businesses would close, resulting in a void in the community.

• B efore and After School is critical to the success of schools. Research shows that school attendance matters, and kids participating in before and after school are more likely to attend school than their peers who are not part of such a program. These kids show measurable gains in commitment to education and academic performance.

• B efore and After School is critical in keeping neighborhoods safe. Research in LA’s Best Afterschool Program shows children are 30% less likely to participate in criminal activities than their peers who do not attend programs. Further, they estimate that for every dollar invested, this program saves the city $2.50 in crime-related costs.

In short, before and after school works. It works for South Dakota families, businesses, neighborhoods, schools and the economy. n

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Peppermint MARSHMALLOWS

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Directions 1. Place the gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer along with 1/2 cup of the water. Have the whisk attachment standing by.

2. In a small saucepan combine the remaining 1/2 cup water, granulated sugar, corn syrup and salt. Place over medium high heat, cover and allow to cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Uncover, clip a candy thermometer onto the side of the pan and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Once the mixture reaches this temperature, immediately remove from the heat.

3. Turn the mixer on low speed and, while running, slowly pour the sugar syrup down the side of the bowl into the gelatin mixture.

Once you have added all of the syrup, increase the speed to high. Continue to whip until the mixture becomes very thick and is lukewarm, approximately 12 to 15

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minutes. Add the vanilla during the last minute of whipping. While the mixture is whipping prepare the pans as follows.

4. Combine the confectioners’ sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.

Lightly spray a 13 by 9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the sugar and cornstarch mixture and move around to completely coat the bottom and sides of the pan. Return the remaining mixture to the bowl for later use.

5. When ready, pour the mixture into the prepared pan, using a lightly oiled spatula for spreading evenly into the pan. Dust the top with enough of the remaining sugar and cornstarch mixture to lightly cover.

Reserve the rest for later.

6. Sprinkle crushed peppermint onto the top of the marshmallow mixture. I took a clean spatula and lightly pressed them into the marshmallow mixture.

7. Allow the marshmallows to sit uncovered for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

8. Turn the marshmallows out onto a cutting board and cut into 1-inch squares using a pizza wheel dusted with the confectioners’ sugar mixture. Once cut, lightly dust all sides of each marshmallow with the remaining mixture, using additional if necessary. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

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Add cranberries and let simmer for 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally. The cranberries should burst and the sauce will thicken.

12 ounces fresh cranberries 1 cup water ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Ingredients (for the Crostini) • 1 loaf French bread or baguette • 1-ounce spreadable brie cheese

Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the bread into thin slices. Spread brie on bread slices and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Add cranberry sauce topping and serve warm.

Crockpot CINNAMON ALMONDS Ingredients 1 ½ cup sugar 1 ½ cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg white 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups almonds ¼ cup water

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Since the beginning of time (or the modernization of showers) people have been fighting mold. Why? Because mold LOVES showers! It provides the perfect conditions to grow – moisture, warmth, and edible nutrients (soap residue). It’s the perfect place for mold to live. The most problematic areas tend to be on the silicone sealant. Its low thermal conductivity means that it is the warmest part of the shower. It also can be lumpy and retain excess moisture on its ridges.

What causes mold in the shower?

Mold spreads by microscopic spores that travel through the air. These spores land in your damp shower and immediately start growing on the sealant. They reproduce rapidly and you will soon see a visible dark spot growing on top of the sealant. If you catch this early, it is considered a Primary Attack. If you leave it there for an extended amount of time, the mold will secrete a substance that is able to break through silicone caulk and begin reproducing under the surface. This is called a Secondary Attack. Once the mold gets to this stage, the sealant needs to be removed and reapplied. Before you apply a new bead of caulk, the best way to keep mold from growing underneath is to thoroughly clean the area with a fungicidal spray.

How can I keep my shower mold-free and fresh?

Despite the constant struggle, there are many countermeasures you can take to prevent mold in the future.

1. C lean off any mold or mildew as soon as you see it to prevent the secondary attacks.

2. C onsistently rinse the shower each time you are done using it.

If you rinse out any soap bubbles on the walls or curtain, the mold won’t have anything to feed on. A hand shower is a great tool for this. It makes it easy to direct the water right where it needs to go.

3. T he most important step in mold prevention is to remove excess moisture. Bath fan ventilation technology has come a long way in the last decade. The best fans run at a low speed all day long to keep moisture out. When it senses a person in the room it will speed up for a set amount of time. Not only do these fans clear out bathroom moisture, but they also are incredibly quiet, and no longer roar like a jet engine taking off. One flaw of older or basic models of bath fans is that you take a shower in the morning, then leave the house. You don’t want to leave the fan running for 8 hours on full speed, so you turn it off before it gets a chance to do its full job. These new models run constantly and silently, which allows them time to complete their job – reducing moisture, mold spores, and odors. n

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Managing the Laundry

with the Right Machine In our everyday roles we are constantly trying to find things and ways and processes to make things simpler, easier and less time consuming. One area for busy moms and dads is a household that has the ever-present piles of laundry. There seems to never be a time when there isn’t laundry to be done. How can doing laundry save time, money and frustration?

Read on!

If you’re confused about the many options of washers out there, its ok! There are three top styles of washers and some options to help make your decision a little easier.

1. T op load agitator washers clean very well but you will do more loads and it will take longer to dry. But if your household has lots of actions and activity that needs washing attention it might be the right choice.

2. F ront load washer brings you capacity. If you don’t have lots of dirty, stained kid’s clothes, this might be the way to go so you can wash 12-14 towels at one time and reduce your laundry

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loads from 5 or 6 loads to about 3! Plus the spin speed saves time and money in the dryer.

3. T op load with no agitator brings you many of the same benefits of front load, but also fit the standard openings of washers and dryers if front load laundry doesn’t appeal to you. The one challenge of top load no agitator is if you’re challenged with height trying to reach to the bottom to retrieve the clean clothes becomes a challenge.

There is no right or wrong choice. Find the option that fits your family best. Something as simple as doing laundry with the right machines can help bring peace of mind to your home. n

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Safety Tips for Winter Driving Winter is upon us, and while the coldest season can be one of the most beautiful times of the year, it comes with some of the most challenging driving conditions. Snow, slush, and ice decrease visibility and stopping time for drivers, and increase the chances of an accident.

These factors remind us why it’s important to prepare your vehicle for winter travel. Here are some safety tips to ensure that your family is ready for wintertime expeditions: Install Winter Tires Did you know that if you can see your breath, you should consider installing winter tires on your vehicle? This is especially true if you live in an area that sees harsh winter conditions, such as high snowfall and black ice.

Winter tires provide levels of traction that all-season and summer tires can’t provide in winter conditions.

While all-wheel drive can be helpful, it only helps provide forward momentum in snow and doesn’t aid in stopping or steering the vehicle.

Get a Tune-up & Air Pressure Check Before any long road trips, visit your mechanic for a tune-up and other routine maintenance for your vehicle. Have it checked for any leaks, bad parts, needed repairs and replacements.

Also, be sure that your tires are properly inflated. You can find the recommended pressure on your vehicle’s

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tire placard (usually located on the driver’s door) or in your owner’s manual.

Check Your Spare Tire Be sure to check your spare tire, if your car is equipped with one. Having a fully functioning spare is important at all times, but never more than during hazardous winter months. When you inspect your spare, it is recommended that you check the tread depth, air pressure, and age of the tire.

Keep Your Distance Vehicles are not as quick to react in snow, so be sure to drive slowly and keep a longer following distance between you and other vehicles. This allows for more response time and helps you make more controlled stops and starts.

Stay Home The number one way to stay safe is to stay home.

Even with the best preparation, all possibilities cannot be accounted for. If it’s not necessary for you to go out, it’s best to avoid driving until road conditions improve. Winter driving is inevitable, but winter safety is a choice. Following these tips will get you and your family prepared for safe driving when the time comes. n

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