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pregnancy 9 Pregnancy and Vision Changes

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baby 10 Reading Aloud for School Success

Introduce reading to your infant.

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How pain free allergy testing can help.

14 Museum of Visual Materials

Activities, Camps, and classes for the whole family.

16 Choosing a Preschool Setting the stage through education.

17 L earning About Heart Health

A tragedy turned to education for others.

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Students Should Know Teaching kids reading and remembering.

28 T urning Procrastination into Punctuality

Tools for parents and kids.

30 H elping Parents

Understand Common Core Math Adapting to a new way.

18 The Importance of

Music in Your Child’s Development Learning through rhythm and song.

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‘HOOD HAPPENINGS The Jonas family joined us on the KSFY morning show in December to launch our Working Parent issue. We also had fun showing off some fun games with painters tape on KDLT News. A big thanks to everyone who came out to ‘Hood Night at the Sioux Falls Skyforce game in December!

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When we are pregnant, our bodies change. Pregnancy means changes in hormones, metabolism, fluid retention and blood flow - all of these can impact our eyes and our vision. While most of the time the changes are temporary, there are some vision problems, which do require attention by an eye doctor. Some of the changes you might experience include: • Dry, red irritated eyes • Double vision • Blurry distance vision • Sensitivity to light • Seeing spots or flashing lights • Swelling or puffiness around your eyes Hormone changes can make your eyes dry and you may find that your contact lenses aren’t as comfortable as they used to be. Your eye doctor can help you find relief from dry eye irritation. Sometimes over-the-counter tears can provide relief, but you do need to check the active ingredients to ensure the safety of you and your baby. It may also be helpful to wear your glasses more often and wear your contact lenses for shorter periods of time. For computer users, it is important to remember that computer use can often cause your eyes to get dry and irritated because we tend to blink less often. Following the

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Reading Aloud for School Success

The first three to five years of life are critical in the growth and development of your child’s brain. Sharing language with him or her is never more important for later success in school and life. One way to do this is by regularly reading aloud to your child. It’s not only enjoyable and a bonding experience; it encourages speech and language skills, and can enhance memory, analytical thinking, vocabulary, and general knowledge. As humans, we’re hard-wired for connection with others, but those connections must be developed through regular interaction. When caregivers read aloud, babies hear the sounds of language and the rhythm of speech, which helps them develop adult-like speech sounds, pitch and melody, first in babbling and then when using words in phrases. Book reading exposes older children to new vocabulary, reinforces social skills and helps them learn about new experiences. Pictures in books help children understand the connection between spoken words and their meanings. The story in the book is consistent, no matter how many times it is read, which helps children understand grammar and more complex sentences. Through books, children are also exposed to text and begin to recognize that written words are important, even if they are not able to read them yet. How you read is important. Read with emotion, do the voices of the characters, change the speed, volume and pitch of your voice, and pause to allow your child to respond.

Tips for reading aloud: • Reading longer stories helps build your child’s attention, especially texts with rhyming or rhythmic verses.

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• Books with repetitive phrases can increase the child’s participation. • Point to pictures on the page. If your child cannot label the pictures, provide labels for her. Provide more language exposure by talking about what the characters are doing or how they feel. • For older children, ask open-ended questions related to the story, such as “What is he/she doing?”, “What do you think will happen next?”, or “What might happen if he/she does that?” If this is challenging for your child, demonstrate how you would answer these questions. • Limit e-books. Enhancements in e-books can distract from the story and children typically remember fewer details. Use “real” books whenever possible. Reading to your child for 20 minutes each day is an effective and enjoyable way to set the stage for academic achievement. n

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Childhood attention issues in the classroom and allergies are becoming more and more common in our society. This is no coincidence; they are directly related in many cases. Kids that have underlying sensitivities struggle to focus on a regular basis, as their bodies are simply trying to deal with the internal imbalance going on.Teachers and parents are both seeing these issues hindering the educational progress in children starting as early as preschool. If children cannot concentrate and focus, classrooms are disrupted, and the child misses out on valuable learning time. 12 |

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These issues can effect more than just the child struggling to focus, but the entire classroom. This in turn increases the need for alternative testing methods to assess for these attention/allergy issues. Most children, and many adults are terrified of shots, or getting blood drawn. These are the two most common ways to evaluate allergies in mainstream, western medicine. Luckily, there are pain free options that are based in the holistic, naturopathic realm of medicine. Many people have switched over to a more natural approach to assessing their allergies/sensitivities and have had wonderful results. Some examples would be: milk sensitivities causing earaches or digestive problems like diarrhea; sensitivities to certain food colorings or artificial sweeteners causing symptoms of ADHD, or poor concentration; chocolate causing bedwetting issues; gluten or corn causing digestive upset like stomach pain, constipation or diarrhea; perfumes or cosmetic products causing headaches or migraines – just to name a few. In some cases, simply removing a certain dye or artificial sweetener from a child’s diet makes all the difference in their attention and educational behaviors. Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a great option for a pain free solution to assess children for allergies or sensitivities. This is a non-invasive way to test foods, chemicals or environmental allergens. This is a form of holistic medicine that is not considered “mainstream” or “western medicine”. It is based on acupuncture meridians or energy paths that run through the body that relate to organs and glands. There are also areas of the body that hold more energy relating to certain organs, called alarm points that can be evaluated. These energy pathways have been mapped out and used for thousands of years by Chinese and Japanese practitioners. They have used this flowing energy to correct and regulate many different health issues through acupuncture and acupressure. Many Chiropractors in the United States use AK as a form of muscle testing in addition to their normal evaluation of patients. It is very helpful in assessing the spine and other joints for misalignments, as well as looking at the overall wellness of the body. Sensitivities, allergies and other nutritional issues can be evaluated, in a natural, holistic way. This is where it becomes such a great tool to evaluate children. No needles, shots or blood drawing is done, and the child gets to remain happy in a no-stress environment. n

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The preschool years are exciting ones! Finding a quality preschool program for your family helps start your child on the right path for their first school experience. So many milestones will happen in these first few short years. For instance, language growth takes major leaps. Children experience rapid physical and intellectual development and begin to discover their independent nature. During this stage, children are learning the skills needed to control their emotions and begin to develop the social skills needed to play with others. A well-designed preschool education program can foster amazing growth for eager learners at this young age. High quality preschool programs have a significant impact on childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early development as they have more opportunities to engage in age-appropriate activities with a wide range of materials such as books, blocks, imaginative play materials and sensory activities. Highly qualified preschool teachers with four-year degree certification and advanced training in early childhood development have a significant impact on student learning. This impact is most pronounced through positive and stimulating teacher-student interactions and results in higher-order thinking skills for young children.

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Choosing a preschool within the setting of an elementary school is an incredible opportunity for your child. It can create continuity between the preschool and elementary school experiences that sets a positive tone for lifelong learning. Creating smooth transitions from one level of schooling to the next, from preschool to kindergarten,

for example, provides the opportunity for children to feel safe, confident and well adjusted. Children are familiar with expectations like sitting in a circle, and lining up to go to lunch or recess. They also become familiar with the culture and most importantly, the people in school. Children have already developed relationships with the principal, the lunchroom staff, and other teachers in the school, which makes the transition more natural and less likely to produce anxiety. Preschool in an elementary school setting provides the opportunity for preschool teachers to be trained alongside and collaborate with elementary level teachers, who provide alignment in curriculum expectations and a community able to educate the whole child.

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May 23, 2012 started as an ordinary day for Ann Thompson and her son Adam. Adam was 16 and had his first day of driver’s education. After school that day, the two went to Sioux Falls to run errands. When they returned home, Adam said he was really tired and short of breath. He’d gotten up early that morning, so Ann didn’t think much of it. Adam went inside to tell his dad Troy about his day. He talked with his parents about doing his homework after supper and going to lie down to rest. Adam went to the spare bedroom on the main floor, rather than his bedroom downstairs. If he’d gone downstairs, Adam wouldn’t have been heard. was four times the thickness of a normal heart. He had experienced sudden cardiac arrest from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). HCM is genetic, so the Thompsons were instructed to get Abby checked right away. Adam had the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy genes and those Several family mutated, causing the sudden cardiac members have since arrest (SCA).

Minutes later, Ann, Troy, and Adam’s sister Abby, heard a crash. They found Adam on the floor between the bed and the wall. At first, they thought he was joking around – that’s the kind of kid Adam was. Adam’s face was turning blue, so Abby called 911. Ann tried to get him to sit up. Adam was making a moaning sound, so the 911 operator thought Adam was choking and instructed Ann to turn him. Finally the EMTs arrived. Ann never truly understood the severity of what was going on until the EMT said, “There’s no pulse.” Adam didn’t survive.

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For the Thompson family, Adam’s SCA was a wake-up call. Several family members have since had screenings and discovered problems they otherwise wouldn’t have until it was too late. Ann’s hope is that people will take heart screenings as seriously as any other health screening. n

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Tired of the same silly songs in the car or playing from your child’s favorite toy? Don’t be! Those songs are benefiting your child’s development in ways far beyond what you can see and hear. How is that possible and how can you ensure the best benefits for your child? Music is academic. Participating in listening, singing, or playing music allows children to build and strengthen the neural connections in their brain to prepare for more learning. These connections are built through exposure to new situations and occur continuously in infants. The repeated exposure to music helps build neural connections that serve as building blocks that aid in language acquisition later on. Research continues to indicate that musical training permanently wires a young mind for enhanced performance. Music requires the use of neural connections on both the left and right sides of the brain. How to help: Expose your child to various styles of music and encourage them to sing and move with music from an early age. Music is emotional. Being part of the human race means we are emotional human beings and requires some form of artistic outlet. Music is an art form that just may be your child’s vehicle of expression. Participating in music not only helps develop your child’s own artistic expression and understanding of themselves, but also fosters an appreciation for all art forms and respect for the process of art making. How to help: For children

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from infants to seven years, sign up for a Kindermusik class and for older children, individual or group lessons on an instrument of their choice.

Music is physical. Among the many benefits of music participation, one that is often overlooked is that of physical coordination. Learning to keep rhythm and sing or play an instrument develops coordination. How to help: Encourage your child to move and keep a beat to music. Music is for life. Music is an activity with no age limit. While most people eventually have to give up playing sports when they get older, they can continue playing music their entire lives. How to help: Provide your child with the opportunity to study music. Sign them up for music lessons, their school band, chorus, or orchestra, or have them participate in a community choir. Music is an incredible gift to your child, and one that can provide benefits their whole life through. Children that participate in music become well-rounded adults. So, the next time you reach to turn off that music you’ve heard far too many times, think about the incredible benefits it’s providing your child. n

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At Hartford Elementary School, Mrs. Holloway had the chance to spend two years with some of her students. An opportunity that would take her family to Texas didn’t pan out and as you’re about to read, for one student, Mrs. Holloway’s change of plans may have happened for a reason. continued Visit

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“I actually resigned and another teacher took my kindergarten position so I asked my principal if I could have a job and I ended up in first grade,” said Mrs. Holloway. “It was actually a blessing because I got eight kids that I had in kindergarten.” One of those kids is Karson. He was diagnosed with dyslexia, but not until his first grade year in Mrs. Holloway’s classroom. “To be honest, if she wasn’t his teacher for the second year in a row, if he had a different teacher in first grade, I fear that we wouldn’t be where we are now,” said Karson’s dad, B.J. Olson. Mrs. Holloway noticed some things with Karson in kindergarten, but when they carried over to first grade, she knew something needed to be done. “We saw some warning signs, so we got him tested and he was diagnosed as dyslexic,” said Mrs. Holloway. While she went to the experts for the diagnosis, she took the rest upon herself.

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“I started researching everything I could to help him,” said Mrs. Holloway. “I talked with a lot of people to do everything I could to help him.” Karson is now in second grade, but still spends plenty of time with his old teacher. She tutors him outside of regular school hours, even during the summer. “I am blown away that she had this vested interest in understanding how important it is for my son to read at a young age so he doesn’t struggle later in life,” said B.J. “We’ve seen some amazing improvements in the last year, it’s incredible.“ And while Karson learns so much from Mrs. Holloway, she’s gained some life-long lessons as well. “He works so hard, it makes me want to work harder with him,” said Mrs. Holloway. “Learning all the ins and outs of dyslexia and how it affects each child differently, there are so many different forms of it. He has taught me a ton this year. I feel like I’ll be able to use this forever.” As for the 2016 Teacher of the Year nomination, the Olson’s want Mrs. Holloway to know she’s appreciated.

“I think she should be recognized for the extra effort she put forth when she didn’t need to,” said Mindy Olson, Karson’s mom.

For Karson, he’ll continue having fun with Mrs. Holloway on their football rivalry and he’ll continue smiling knowing she’s making an impact on his life.

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“It’s humbling and makes me cry,” said Mrs. Holloway. “You do what is in your heart. You do it because you love the kids. You want them to succeed. It’s a blessing when the family sees that. “

“She’s my favorite teacher because she’s helped me learn how to read and now reading is easier for me and I kinda like it,” said Karson. “I like to read because it’s interesting, I like reading about animals and Mrs. Holloway also helps me pick out books.” So while this story continues, Mrs. Holloway will always leave her bookmark on this chapter of Karson’s life. “When you think back on your favorite teacher, they’re friendly, or a coach,” said B.J. “But I think Karson, even when he’s in college, he’ll still remember Mrs. Holloway for what she was able to do.”

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Mrs. Pike, Kindergarten All City Elementary School “She is such a kind, caring teacher.” “She is the most kind, patient and respectful person, really a role model to all those around her.” “You can feel a sense of peace and calm in her kindergarten classroom, it is a comforting and safe place for these brand new students to learn.” “Mrs. Pike cares deeply about the success of each of the children in our class.” Nominated by Jasper S., Olive R., Henry M., Graham F. Mr. Gebhart, 5th Grade Brandon Valley Intermediate School “He treats his young students like adults, encouraging them to expand their horizons and learn new things.” Nominated by Madalyn M. & Brenden M.

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10 Study Skills All Students Should Know

As we now move into the second half of the school year, students have already taken first semester tests or projects. Let’s hit pause and talk about how we can help our students build the study skills they need to ace the second half, down to the end of the school year. It’s really important that as parents and educators, we remember that children aren’t born with study skills. Like most other skills, they are learned. Kids look to us to teach effective methods for studying: the techniques that will help them deeply understand and retain information, distill complex ideas and feel confident come test day. Want to improve your kids’ study skills? Work on these suggestions, and you’ll be well on the way. Here are some simple tips to share with your child for building the good study skills that can lead to great grades.

2. B reaking it down is a good thing. There is

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3. O rganization isn’t overrated. Keeping notes,

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nothing worse than not knowing where to start when it comes to schoolwork. Understanding how to break daunting projects into more manageable ones is a key skill. For example, make studying for a giant math final approachable by making a list of all the concepts included in the test, and review them one at a time.

projects and reading materials in logical order helps kids find what they need right away, cutting down on time spent tracking things down and upping time spent actually studying.

4. Taking good notes matters. Taking good notes helps keep kids’ grades up, especially in middle or high school. Practice with them in picking out the “main ideas” in conversations with you, in news reports, in church sermons or in magazine articles.

5. S tudy slow and steady. The most successful test-takers aren’t cramming the night before. The best way for kids to do well on tests is to review the information daily at home. Having children work with friends to study or in small groups outside of school is a great way to encourage this.

6. H arp on homework POSITIVELY. This sounds straight-forward, but many kids struggle with completing homework. Getting homework done thoughtfully and on time is one of the most fundamental study skills.

7. C oncentrating is critical. Staying focused is easier for some kids than others. Insist that your kids are doing their best to avoid distractions in class. This means making sure they’re keeping cellphones tucked away and being vocal if a chatty classmate is causing them to lose focus.

8. D irections aren’t always direct. Oftentimes students can get tripped up by homework or test instructions. Encouraging kids to listen carefully and spend plenty of time reading directions really helps. Also make sure they know it’s OK to speak up if they don’t understand testing directions.

9. K now you’ve got help. If prepping for tests is a tough ordeal and your child is losing confidence in his or her test-taking ability, a lack of study skills could be to blame. Find an organization that can help.

10. I t’s fine to have some fun. I’ve already mentioned study groups, but there are lots of ways to make studying fun. Come up with some cool “rewards” with your kids — extra time with you, a favorite treat, later curfew — to let them know you recognize their efforts. Support and encourage them. Keep your sense of humor. It all helps. n

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Turning Procrastination into

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While driving your kids to school, one of them mentions an untouched semester project that is due in two days. Now what? “When people think of procrastination, they think laziness,” said Michael Falconer, MSW-CSW, Clinical Social Worker at Avera Medical Group Brookings. “However, it may be a symptom of something more.”

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Procrastination happens for a number of reasons: • W hen a child has too many commitments, homework tends to take a back seat.

• Perfectionism instills a fear of failure into its victims — avoiding the project avoids the pressure. • A child may be overwhelmed with a large, challenging project. ‘This assignment is too big; where do I even start?’ • “ Poor study routines,” added Falconer. “When kids get home, they just want to have fun.” • TVs, tablets and phones are easily distracting. Scrambling to finish homework at the last minute can result in poor work and lower grades. This, unfortunately, may hurt a child’s self-esteem, create feelings of inadequacy and affect friendships.

To help stop procrastination, Falconer offers five tools for parents and kids: 1. Check in with the teacher. To avoid any confusion, kids should meet privately with their teacher to make sure they have a hard deadline

2. B reak it up. Getting a large history project can be daunting. Have your child analyze the project and find ways to break it down into manageable pieces that can be tackled within 30 minutes each day. This helps prevent any last-minute chaos.

3. Take a break. “It’s beneficial and necessary to recharge during study periods.” Falconer advises taking a 10-minute break after 30 minutes of homework, but no longer so your child doesn’t lose focus completely.

4. G et others involved. Studying can be boring, but a study group may make it less so. Form a study group that meets regularly in one location or at different houses throughout the week.

5. C reate a study area. Designate a spot at home for studying that allows for limited distractions. A no-screen zone, if you will. Make sure this area is quiet, well-lit and fully stocked with school essentials. Falconer’s last piece of advice is this: “Parents should be supportive and encouraging. Sometimes we get caught up in the ‘get-it-done’ mentality. Creating a safe environment where kids can openly express themselves can go a long way toward supporting their self-esteem and motivation.” n

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Helping Parents Better Understand

Common Core Math In regards to math, Common Core standards are designed to help students master the following mathematical practices:

7. Make use of structure

1. M ake sense of problems and persevere in solving them

While this list helps schools across the U.S. focus on the same set of goals and requirements for each grade, it can cause a lot of questions and frustration for parents.

2. R eason abstractly and quantitatively 3. C onstruct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others 4. Model with mathematics 5. Use appropriate tools strategically 6. Attend to precision

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8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of parents come to us frustrated with Common Core math because it looks so different from how they learned math,â&#x20AC;? said Matt Manes, Owner and Center Director of Mathnasium of Sioux Falls.

Manes explains this difference further using an example of two approaches to a basic two-digit addition problem: Looking at the problem, 53 + 37, most parents will probably solve this problem the way they learned it. The first step would be to line the problem up vertically, and then add 3 plus 7, which would equal 10. Then, carry the 1 above the 5 and add 5 plus 3 plus 1, which would give you 9. So, your answer would be 90. However, the Common Core math way likely first teaches your children to do this problem a much different way:

1. F irst, keep the problem written horizontally instead of vertically. 2. The second step would be to de-construct the 37 into as many 5’s and 10’s as possible. So one student may decide to break 37 down to 10 plus 10 plus 10 plus 5 plus 2. (Adding these back together, you would get 37.) 3. The third step is to start at 53, and add these deconstructed numbers on to the 53. So: 1. 53 plus 5 equals 58 2. 58 plus 2 equals 60 3. 60 plus 10 equals 70 4. 70 plus 10 equals 80 5. 80 plus 10 equals 90 Both strategies will get you to the same answer. The parent’s method focuses on a technique called carrying, while the Common Core math way focuses on deconstructing numbers and then using those numbers to build to your answer. Your child will eventually learn the carrying method in school too, but not in the same timeframe as you did. With such different approaches to the same problem, it’s easy for a parent to feel confused or helpless when it comes to helping their children with math.

Tips for Helping our Kids at Home with Common Core Math:

Help your child ENJOY and UNDERSTAND MATH.

1. Look for examples in your child’s textbook before helping him or her with a problem. This will help you avoid confusing your child more by showing him or her a method that he or she has never seen in the classroom.

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2. T ry to refrain from criticizing the method they are required to use, even when your way seems much easier or faster. By trying to learn with your child, you can help keep his or her attitude towards math positive and his or her confidence level high.

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3. Communicate with your child’s teacher and ask for additional examples or help when necessary. 4. T ake advantage of outside help from other teachers, parents or learning centers that can help bridge the gap between the way you learned math and the way your children are expected to do it. The biggest thing to remember with math is that in the end the goal for all approaches is the same: to see your child learn, understand and succeed in using math for their future. n

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Now that we’re a little ways into 2016, it’s time to check up on how we’re doing with our New Year’s resolutions. Chances are, many of us launched the New Year with food and fitness-related goals, ourselves included. Even if you’ve strayed away from your original resolutions a little, it’s never too late to start with some new food goals (especially ones that don’t involve dieting!) Our friends at HungryforTruthSD.com have put together five, fun ideas for getting to know your food a little better.

around the dinner table about how all the food on your plate started on a farm.

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time you sat down for a meal and thought about how that food got to your plate? In 2016, challenge yourself to think about your food, beyond the grocery store. Talk to your loved ones

is the year to be adventurous with your food. Why not spice things up or go the healthy route? Start by trying a new recipe you see here in ‘Hood Magazine.

www.findourcommonground.com and ask your questions about food and farming. You’ll get a response directly from a family farmer.

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Game Day CHILI Ingredients • 2 lbs ground beef • 1 tbsp onion flakes • 1 46-oz can of tomato juice • 1 27-oz can of chili beans • 1 tbsp chili powder

Directions

Valentines Day

PEPPERMINT POPCORN

Brown the ground beef with onion flakes. Turn slow cooker on high and pour in tomato juice and beans. Drain hamburger and add to slow cooker. Sprinkle chili powder on top and stir mixture. Leave on high for 1 hour or low for several hours. Toppings that go well are shredded cheddar cheese with crackers or corn chips.

Ingredients • 3 tbsp oil • 1/3 c popcorn, unpopped • 3 sugar-free peppermints, crushed

Directions Place oil in heavy pan. Add popcorn and peppermints. Heat oil. Shake until corn is popped. Cool and enjoy a sugar free treat.

Chicken CASSEROLE Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed • 1 can cream of mushroom soup • 8 oz sour cream • 1 small can sliced mushrooms • Dash of paprika • Dash of onion powder • Dash of garlic powder • Dash of black pepper • 6 deli slices of Swiss cheese • 1 box chicken-flavored stuffing mix • 2 tbsp melted butter • 3/4 cup warm water

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Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil. Cook chicken cubes until no longer pink. While chicken cooks, stir together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, mushrooms and spices in a mixing bowl. Add cooked chicken and stir.

Pour into the bottom of a casserole dish. Top this mixture with sliced Swiss cheese. Prepare stuffing per package instructions. Use a fork to fluff stuffing with water and melted butter. Spread this mixture evenly over the slices of cheese in the casserole dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly and brown.

After Work BEEF POT ROAST DINNER

• 2 large onions, each cut into 8 wedges • 2 cloves garlic, peeled • 2 tsp Italian dressing mix • 2-lb boneless beef chuck roast • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-in pieces • 1/2 c plus 2 tbsp water • 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-in thick slices • 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

Directions Place onions and garlic in 4-1/2- to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker. Press Italian

dressing mix evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Add roast, bell peppers and 1/2 c water to slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours or on LOW 8 hours. Add zucchini and continue to cook, covered, 30 minutes or until zucchini is fork tender. Remove roast and vegetables. Strain cooking liquid and reserve, skimming fat from liquid. Dissolve cornstarch into 2 tbsp water. Combine 2 cups reserved cooking liquid and cornstarch mixture in a medium pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Serve gravy over roast and vegetables.

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Beef Burritos WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE & BAKED BEANS

Ingredients • • • • • •

1 /2 lb ground beef sirloin 2 tsp minced garlic 1 c chunky salsa, divided 2 c cooked brown or white rice Whole-wheat tortillas 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed • 1 11-oz can corn kernels, drained • 2 c pepper jack cheese, shredded • 1 /2 c green onion, sliced including green tops

Directions In medium non-stick skillet, brown ground beef and garlic over medium heat. Break beef mixture up into smaller chunks with a spoon. Drain fat and stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa; set aside.

Spread 1/3 cup of rice on center of a tortilla, leaving a 1/2-in border. Scatter about 2 tbsp of beans and 1-1/2 tbsp of corn over rice. Spread 1/3 cup of the beef mixture and 1/4 cup of the cheese over corn. Top with 2 tsp of the salsa and a few pieces of green onion. Fold in two opposite edges of tortilla one inch each and roll up. Place on microwave-safe dish, seam side down.

Repeat with remaining tortillas. Place burritos in a microwave oven and heat 1 minute or until heated through. Serve with remaining salsa and baked beans.

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Homemade

by Anna Hudelson, Education Director, Museum of Visual Materials

Valentine’s Day Box Grab your craft supplies and get busy working on an awesome Valentines box that all the kids will love! All you need are some supplies and your imagination! For both boxes I used modge podge to attach the construction paper to the cardboard box. You could use regular glue or just tape the whole thing together! This is a great Valentines Day project to work with your child and create lasting memories. Who knows, maybe they will come home from the Valentines Day party and share their treats with you! Minion Valentines Box Materials: • Assortment of construction paper (yellow, black, blue, pink, white) • Jar lid and hot glue gun to attach • Cardboard box • Tape and glue • Scissors & utility knife • Ruler Directions: • Mail Delivery: First step was cutting a rectangle on the side of the box for cards to slide in. Do not cut the hole completely out, bend the bottom of rectangle to create an angle for cards to slide in. • Body: Start applying modge podge to box and cover the box completely in yellow paper one side at a time. To secure the paper, tape the sides where go to each piece of paper met on the corners. on TM

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Princess Ballerina Materials: • A ssortment of construction paper (skin tone color paper and tutu color of choice) • Cardboard box • T issue paper (black & pink) • Scarf or boa • Paper plate • Tape and glue • Scissors and utility knife • Crayons or markers Directions: • B ody: Start covering one side of the box at a time with modge podge. Cover the top of your box in your flesh colored paper. For the bottom of your box, create the design of your dress. To secure the paper, tape the sides where each piece of paper meets on the corners. Leave the top of the box completely open for easy drop offs of Valentine cards. • Tutu: Scrunch up tissue paper and staple it on the bottom of box to create the tutu. • Head: Color the back of a paper plate to create the face, then staple it to the inside of box. Staple tissue paper on the top of plate to give her some hair. • Assessories: Use a scarf, hair bow, necklace and jazz up your princess ballerina lady! n

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No candy in this Valentine, just encouragement for reading and art. Supplies: • • • • •

hite card stock W Printer Yarn Hole punch Scissors

Instructions: Find a detailed, patterned coloring page, or there are free printable coloring page bookmarks online. Print them off on white cardstock and punch a hole in top of one end. Make a pom-pom: Put a 10-inch piece of yarn between your pointer and tall finger. Then take a ball of yarn and wrap it around your middle and tall fingers 30 times. Not too tight. Pull the 10-inch piece up to where you wrapped and tie it tightly around the middle of your wrapped yarn. Remove yarn from your fingers. Cut the loops in the middle and trim off long pieces for an even pom-pom. Use the ends of the 10-inch piece of yarn to attach the bookmark. Write your message on the back and you have a valentine coloring page bookmark. n

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Living Fearless: How a Father and Daughter Refuse to

Let Their Heart Defects Hold Them Back A healthy baby: This is every parent’s wish. Jeremy Aylward’s parents were no different. And neither was Jeremy.

And unfortunately Jeremy’s experience came in handy when his first child, Nora, was born. Just like Jeremy, his daughter was also born with a heart defect.

“When I was born, my parents were told I had a heart murmur,” Jeremy, now 31, says. “At that time, the physician told my parents I would most likely grow out of it.”

Nora was diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) and a BAV – just like her father’s, but less pronounced.

And for the next 12 years, Jeremy lived what could be considered a relatively normal existence. It was a school sports physical in 7th grade that changed everything. After a visit to a pediatric cardiologist at Sanford Children’s, his congenital heart defect was identified. Jeremy’s official diagnosis was a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) with stenosis and insufficiency with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and ascending aorta dilatation. To ensure Jeremy’s heart worked properly, open-heart surgery was required. His aortic valve was replaced in April 2003. “Fortunately, I was able to have it right here in Sioux Falls at Sanford,” he says. “Now I only need to visit my cardiologist once a year to get checked. I’ve experienced no issues and am grateful for the care I’ve always received – both as a child and adult.”

“I went through a lot of guilt when we discovered Nora also had a heart defect,” Jeremy says. “I felt like I had given this problem to her.” But Nora’s situation was different, and after six months, the VSD corrected itself. She still has a BAV, but she’s healthy and requires no surgery at this time. “Nora’s now 19 months old,” Jeremy says. “I know she and her heart are in good hands here at Sanford, no matter what may be needed in the future.” Now Jeremy is looking forward to being a father again – this time it’s twins. The risk for his unborn babies to develop a heart defect still exists, but he won’t allow that to overshadow the joy of adding to his family. “I’ve lived for 31 years with my heart defect and I’m doing really well,” Jeremy says. “Nora is also doing really well. If one or both of my twins has a health complication, I’m not afraid. My first hope is our babies are healthy, but if they need help for their hearts, I know they’ll get the best care possible.” n February 2016 | thehoodmagazine.com

family by Shaina Herrmann, Shaina’s Deals

Free Educational Family Activities

We all want to spend more time together with our family. Often times we think that means going out for a meal at a nice restaurant or going on a trip to Disneyland, but not every family activity needs to be expensive or even cost a thing! Use this list as a starting point to create your own list of family activities that you can all enjoy together. Write letters and notes - Take time each month as a family to write letters and notes to friends and relatives. For little children, you can have them dictate it and write it out for them. For older children it will be good writing practice and teach them how to address envelopes.

Moon journal - Use a basic journal to track the

Meals together with educational discussion - Whether it is breakfast, lunch, or dinner, always make time to have at least one meal together as a family. Have a box of topics available at the table that will encourage fun and interesting educational discussions.

Homemade kitchen staples - Show your kids

changes in the moon’s appearance and location in the sky each night for one month. Check out library books on the moon and moon cycle to read together and further your education on the subject!

how to make butter, cheeses, spice mixes, and bread from scratch. Not only could it save them money later in life but it encourages healthier eating as it teaches them to notice the different ingredients and processes that go into making their food.

Homemade audiobooks - Mom, Dad, and/or the

Enjoy nature together - If the weather is warm

older kids can record themselves reading their favorite childhood books for the younger kids in the family, or you can give the book with the audio recording to relatives with small children as gift from the whole family.

enough, get the family outside together to explore a nature area. Bring along journals to record what you find! Sioux Falls has the Outdoor Campus, Perry Nature Area, and several other great places to explore. n

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