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Our theme this year explores the marvels of space as we experiment, discover and create through hands-on activities for all ages. Hosted by the Kirby Science Discovery Center at the Washington Pavilion, your Spooky Science favorites will return including slime, candy and the South Dakota State University SciSquad. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

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21 F amilies that Inspire Meet the Bauman’s.

24 S iblings with

Special Needs

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18 Seeing Clearly

Help your kids see well from the start.

Growing together.

parent 39 Autism and

Chiropractic Care

How an early diagnosis can help.

40 Learning About Life

family

pregnancy 8 Expectations When You’re Expecting

Start early with prenatal appointments.

baby 10 Transitioning Your Baby to a Crib

When and how: Tips for sound sleep.

26 Pediatric Eye Care

Advice from Visions Eye Care and Therapy Center.

28 The Teal Pumpkin Project

Halloween treats for kids with food allergies.

29 1 0 Tips for an

Affordable Halloween Saving on costumes and more!

on the Spectrum

Trust accounts for children with special needs.

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Modifications

Following ADA guidelines.

49 C hild Safety in the Laundry Room

Tips to keep kids safe.

50 Y our Mattress Matters

child 12 Halloween Treats

Age appropriate goodies to share.

15 Chiropractic Care

Decrease bed wetting in kids.

16 Quality Childcare The impact on children.

What to look for when shopping for a mattress.

parent 35 T ips and Tricks for Happier Kids

in every issue 6 Welcome

Parents and therapy pros share helpful hints.

13 Craft Corner

36 Homemade Halloween

31 Calendar of Events 43 Menu Planning

Spider Webs

A game, craft and décor all in one!

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Avera Medical Group physician Annie Siewert, MD, MS FACOG, who specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology, said that when a woman can hear her doctor answer her many questions face-to-face, it’s going to help.

get folic acid from food, but not all that you need. Your doctor can work with you to make sure you have the right prenatal vitamin. DHA has been shown to benefit the baby’s brain development.”

“Prenatal care is the number one way to protect the health of both mom and baby,” Siewert said. “Babies born to moms who don’t start prenatal care are more likely to have low birth weights or pre-term labor. Give mom and baby the best chance for a good outcome by starting early.”

She added that it goes without saying, but can be tough to face: women having babies have to stop smoking and, of course, drinking alcohol.

Prompt Preparation for Moms Siewert said even before pregnancy, women should consider a preconception visit. Once the pregnancy is confirmed, make that call and set your first official OB appointment, she said.

“Babies develop quickly, so moms need to be seen at the start of development. Prenatal care is a good idea, no matter how many children you have,” she said. “When problems are spotted earlier, they can be treated earlier.”

There are steps expecting women can take right away, like prenatal vitamins with folic acid. Siewert also recommends the use of an omega-3 supplement like DHA. “Folic acid is shown to lower your risk of some birth defects of the brain and spine,” Siewert said. “You can

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Start at the beginning. Good advice for everyone, but critical information for women on the journey to motherhood. A life-change like having a baby should come with the best information, so early prenatal checkups are best for all moms.

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“The effects of smoking and drinking on an unborn baby are well-documented, and your doctor can provide help if you need it to quit,” Siewert said. “It’s also encouraged women who have conditions such as asthma, diabetes or seizure disorders like epilepsy to seek help as well.”

Exam Expectations Siewert said that your first prenatal appointment will be thorough, and it will feature a complete physical exam that may include a Pap test and pelvic exam. Blood and urine tests are done in the lab, and the doctor can calculate the due date. Additional prenatal appointments usually are quicker but are a time to answer questions and listen to the baby’s heartbeat.

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Kids & Kaboodle As a mother who has transitioned three children from sleeping in my bedroom to a crib, I think the biggest question I had was when to transition my child to a crib.

For my family, the baby was waking more at night because of my noises and my movement than he would have if he were in his own room. Each of my children were at least 6 months old, but closer to a year before they were moved to their own rooms. It seems to be easier to nurse a baby at night when he or she is laying right next to you than in a separate bedroom.

After we made the choice to let the baby sleep in his own room, I lay my babies down pretty much as soon as they are showing signs of sleepiness so I can get them to bed before the dreaded “over tired” starts. The first few nights of the transition, I would rock or nurse the baby to sleep, or nearly to sleep, and lay him in his crib. When he woke for the first time, I would come in and nurse/rock him back to sleep and lay him in his crib again. If he woke again before morning, I generally moved him back to the bassinet by my bed, nursed him and kept him near me. The great thing about these sorts of transitions is there is no hard rule that just because you tried one night means you must put the baby in a crib every night after. If you don’t think he’s ready after one night, then wait a few more weeks to try again.

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Halloween Treats Who doesn’t love fall? The leaves, the cooler air, the cute sweaters…and the pumpkin spice everything! In childcare, one of the most fun things you get to plan is the fall festival classroom party. Children and teachers start looking forward to it the minute October hits, and it is easy to see why! There are (usually) costumes involved along with treats and crafts. To help your child’s caregiver have a great holiday party keep in mind a few things.

Communicate with your provider.

Keep in mind some places will celebrate Halloween, while others will have fall festivals. Some will allow costumes and some will not. Also, if costumes are allowed, most will ask that no weapons be included.

Now for the fun part: the treats!

Most daycares will ask for prepackaged items, but that doesn’t limit your fun. While you can certainly bring candy, most caregivers will appreciate healthy options as well. Think outside the box, to fun shaped cereal, pretzels and small bags of carrots. Look at your items in different ways, draw a face on a cheese stick to create a ghost, or on a container of mandarin oranges to look like a pumpkin. Cover a juice box to resemble a pumpkin or Frankenstein.

Keep in mind the age of the children in your child’s center and make sure the treat is appropriate. Here are some recommendations:

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Pretzels Fun shaped corn chips Cheese sticks Apple slices Caramel dips

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Decrease Bed Wetting With Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care in young children has many benefits, such as giving them a better attitude, alleviating growing pains, better sleep and especially helping to decrease bedwetting. Many children, especially boys, have issues with bed wetting long after they are potty trained. This can be from a couple of different issues.

First, a chiropractor will check to see if the vertebrae in the lower spine are pinching any nerves. These nerves send signals to and receive signals from the bladder and its surrounding muscles. If these nerves are pinched, the patient simply might not get the “signal” from his or her nerves, alerting them to the fact that their bladder is full.

A thorough musculoskeletal examination and adjustment is a great place to start. Along with the lower back and pelvis being out of place, sometimes the problem actually starts from the feet or arches.

If the arches are weak, this can cause stress on the whole leg with running and jumping activities. They need to be supported with a good arch support, which can be worn in all of their shoes. This support can help build up their arches so they will be better developed as a young adult. If the arches are supported, this forms a more stable foundation for their knees, upper legs and hips. This can help those vertebrae stay in

place that innervate the bladder, giving them better control, and knowing when they need to go!

Another possible contributing factor to bed-wetting is food sensitivity. Often it is more processed food items and something the child consumes on a very regular basis. Pain free allergy testing is a great way to determine if this is the case. Many chiropractors perform pain free allergy testing, which is non-invasive and involves muscle testing instead of blood and needles. This puts both the child and parent at ease, and makes the whole process much smoother.

To determine the root cause of what is contributing to your child’s bed wetting issue, taking them to a chiropractor who also is trained in pain free allergy testing is your best bet. This will allow you to get a very comprehensive evaluation of any issues that might be putting stress on your little one’s system, and get them resolved as soon as possible. n October 2016 | thehoodmagazine.com

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Quality Childcare and the Impact on Children

Every week in the United States, nearly 11 million children age five and under are in some type of childcare setting for an average of 35 hours each week (U.S. Census Bureau). In 2013, 76% of South Dakota children under age six had all available parents in the labor force, the second highest rate in the nation. In our community, the percentage is even higher at 79%. With a high percentage of parents in the workforce today, childcare and early learning is essential for our families.

High quality and affordable childcare meets two essential needs: 1) I t makes it possible for parents to work and support their families.

2) I t helps children learn the necessary skills to start school ready to succeed.

Quality early childhood education positively affects a child’s cognitive development and school achievement and completion.

Children enrolled in early childhood education programs show increases in reading and math scores, better language skills and are overall better prepared for school. In addition to the academic benefits, these programs help children learn to handle their emotions and work with others.

The benefits of education last well beyond a child’s early years. Children who attend quality early education programs have higher high school graduation rates and are more than twice as likely to attend a four-year college.

Providing our children with high quality early education experiences helps to set them on a path to become successful, productive members of their community. n

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Seeing Clearly: Help Your Kids See Well from the Start

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If you notice any of these signs, you should consider bringing your child to see your family eye doctor. The eyes stop developing between the ages of 7 and 9, so the earlier these problems can be addressed the better.

However if your child is not displaying any eye issues, their first visit can wait until they go to school and then if no problems arise, they can wait to return for two to five years for routine care.

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There are a number of pediatric eye issues from cross-eyes and lazy eyes to blurred vision and retinal problems. These are all fairly common in young children and depending on the severity of the issue, can often be treated through simple, non-invasive measures like prescribing glasses or using an eye patch to strengthen a weak eye. But for more substantial issues, surgery can help.

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Look at the world around you. There are so many amazing things to see. When your vision isn’t what it could be, think how that would impact how you interact with your environment. Now imagine what vision problems would do to a child.

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Some of these basic problems several ways you can There are also several ways you are easy to spot and prevent. protect your child’s eyes can protect your child’s eyes and When a child is young, make and keep them healthy. keep them healthy. Try limiting sure he or she is able to track Try limiting screen time screen time to around 30 to 60 movement. When you move your to around 30 to 60 minutes at a time. Once that time face or a brightly colored toy from minutes at a time. is up, encourage them to go outside side to side, is the baby following and play. However, when they are the movement? Vision problems also outside on sunny days, make sure they become noticeable as kids start going to wear sunglasses with UV protection. Also make school. The teacher might mention an inability sure they eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and get to see the board or notice your child is squinting at plenty of rest. n objects. You might also notice an issue if your child is constantly moving closer to the TV.

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“I had an ultrasound at 21 weeks and something was showing abnormal with the baby’s brain,” said Christa Bauman. “I know ultrasound can be beneficial, but I also know that things can show up that aren’t necessarily a problem. I just couldn’t help but be scared.”

A second ultrasound confirmed Christa and Steve’s baby had Spina Bifida.

Spina Bifida means “split spine” and is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. It happens when a baby is in the womb and the spinal column does not close all of the way.

“Our initial reaction, we felt like we got punched in the gut,” said Bauman. “It was a floating in outer space feeling, like the world was spinning and we were punched in the gut.”

Christa and her husband Steve quickly decided to focus on what they could control. They found out their baby was a girl, and while they went home with devastating news, they were also determined.

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“We went home and cried and told our kids right away because we didn’t think we could hide it from them because I was not holding it together very well,” said Christa. “At that point we needed to start figuring out how to take care of her.”

Halle was born a couple weeks early and was airlifted to Minneapolis 12 hours after her birth. She was prepped for surgery to close the opening in her back to prevent damage and infection. Surgery was done when she was just 36 hours old. Along with her diagnosis of spina bifida, Halle was also born with club feet. Despite the challenges, from the moment Halle was born, her parents have learned so much from her.

“The diagnosis is not your child and diagnoses are really scary, but your child is not,” said Christa. “I was scared to meet Halle, which is hard to admit, but the instant I saw her, I was like oh she’s my baby. Just like all my other babies. I wish I wouldn’t have spent so much time being scared. My love for her is no different than the other kids.”

“When she turned 4, she woke up and said I’m a big girl, now I’m going to be able to walk,” said Christa.

“She asks such precocious questions. She has expressed a lot of frustration and grief about not being able to do what other people do. I tell her it’s ok if you don’t like it, you aren’t alone. A lot of people have bodies that are different.”

“Halle has had a wonderful affect on our family,” said Christa. “Her siblings all love her to the moon and back. I think for them, they didn’t know what to expect.

She came and they were like, oh, she’s just a baby, and they didn’t see she was different. The difference is more apparent the older she is getting. It has brought out the best in all of them.”

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As she gets older Halle also has visions for herself and her parents are always trying to help her stay positive.

The older siblings, Carter (15), Maddy (12) and Max (9) have found a special bond with their sister who is now 4 ½.

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By staying positive and focusing on the good, Halle’s parents hope it impacts her outlook on life.

Halle’s diagnosis has also brought about change for the family,

“I want her to grow up and be able to experience all the feelings and look at the positive,” said Christa.

“Halle is a very joyful, sparkly amazing little human being. I think when people meet her, they are attracted to her, which is kind of cool. Everyone that meets her loves her and remembers her. Her life has a lot of meaning and purpose.” n

“We recently had to move as Halle was growing older and we realized she would need to use a wheelchair,” said Christa. “It was a process of finding a house that would be accessible enough that we could afford.”

Christa stays home, while Steve works outside the home. Before having children, Christa used to work for people with disabilities and says she’s now found herself in familiar territory.

“It’s been interesting entering some of the same systems,” said Christa. “I’ve always considered myself an advocate for people with disabilities; a friend for people with disabilities and it has come full circle in my life.”

As for others going through a difficult diagnosis, Christa has this advice to offer.

“Build a support network, let people who want to help you help you,” said Christa.

“You’re going to need a lot of help and it’s hard to accept that. It feels weak to need help, but allow yourself to accept help and be vulnerable.”

Christa has found herself doing this often, even recently as Halle underwent another major surgery.

“It’s been hard,” said Christa. “Even this most recent surgery and the complications. She had it in her mind that it would help her be able to walk.”

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As the editor of ‘Hood Magazine, you’ve likely come across my personal story at some point. Our daughter Kallie was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2013. As we recently passed the three-year mark of her diagnosis and surgery to remove the tumor, we are reminded of a long journey with many ups and downs.

Kallie’s surgery to remove the tumor left her with many special needs and many challenges for our family.

While it would be easy to complain about how unfair it is and dwell on Kallie’s diagnosis, we have chosen to focus on the good.

Brain cancer is not easy. It’s emotional, complicated and messy. What is easy, however, is seeing the love and support Kallie’s older brother Kaiden has developed over the past few years. Kaiden was just shy of 8-years-old when Kallie was diagnosed with brain cancer. We always knew Kaiden was a kind and compassionate young man, but seeing him in action often leaves us speechless.

We’ve also added a new addition to our family.

Cameron was born in July.

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child with special needs is not easy. Kaiden has been a huge help with his baby brother and his little sister.

While Kaiden’s friends are hanging out before school on the playground, Kaiden chooses to stay with Kallie, help her in the school and make sure she’s settled for the day. As a parent, I often times find myself feeling guilty that Kaiden has had to witness some pretty big stuff at such a young age. Seeing his parents so emotional, having his family separated while Kallie underwent treatment in Boston for several months and seeing his little sister go from a completely normal functioning child to one who needs help with most daily tasks. While it has been challenging, it has been a learning experience for Kaiden and our family. He has learned the true meaning of kindness and compassion.

He’s learned that life isn’t always easy, but he can make a big difference with his actions.

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Contact us: Visions Eye Care at (605) 274-6717 or the Vision Therapy Center at (605) 271-7100 www.sdvisions.com

Pediatric Eye Care Recent statistics show one in four children have an undetected vision problem. Most schools screen for visual acuity, which only tests the eyes’ ability to see far. Unfortunately, many children have difficulty teaming, tracking, focusing, reversing letters or words as well as other visual processing deficiencies that interfere with learning. These skills are not tested during screenings and often go undiagnosed.

The American Optometric Association recommends comprehensive eye care for children beginning with an InfantSEE examination before age one, at age 3, 5 and yearly thereafter to ensure the visual system is working at its finest as kids learn. InfantSEE is a program that offers a one-time, no-cost exam of eye health and vision for infants between 6-12 months of age.

When there are visual skills problems, it can interfere with learning. Many times it limits attention and can be mislabeled as a problem with attention and a subsequent diagnosis of ADD or ADHD. Drs. Gulbranson, Hupke and Gentrup take special interest in pediatrics and improving the visual system so as to maximize your child’s potential. They take special care to perform a thorough evaluation of the visual system for all patients and prescribe the best

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course of treatment, whether it be glasses, contact lenses, and/or vision therapy.

You have likely heard of speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other forms, but what about vision therapy?

Vision therapy is a treatment program designed to improve problems of the visual system that are not correctable with glasses or contact lenses. It seeks to strengthen the connection between the eyes and brain to enhance the overall function of the person. As much as 80 percent of pathways in the brain connect to the visual system. A well functioning system is crucial for success in the classroom and beyond! Vision therapy helps eliminate visual barriers that can limit success. It has been known to turn the “I hate reading” child into a book worm!

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Oculomotor Dysfunction– In an efficient visual system, the eyes track left to right with accuracy and ease. Try reading this article and pay attention to how much your eyes are moving! When the eyes do not move smoothly, it is difficult to keep your place and makes it challenging to understand what you read.

Accommodative Dysfunction– The eyes have an automatic system that engages to make what we look at clear, depending on where we are looking. When the focusing system is not working automatically it can cause blurry vision far or close, headaches, and difficulties copying from the board.

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Binocular Vision Disorders – The visual system relies on the two eyes working together as a team. There are several conditions that interfere with eye teaming: strabismus (eye turn in or out), amblyopia/“lazy eye” (reduced vision in one eye), and disorders of convergence (poor accuracy and alignment of the eyes when reading). When eye teaming does not work properly, it can interfere with depth perception and lead to headaches, doubling of print, tired eyes, moving print, and even avoidance of certain tasks.

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Sports Vision Training- Sports vision training helps athletes compete at a higher level. By improving skills like eye-hand coordination, dynamic visual acuity, teaming, tracking, focusing, reaction time, and peripheral vision, athletes elevate their performance and can keep their “Eyes in the Game!”

Brain Injuries– Injuries to the brain can cause significant difficulties in eye teaming, tracking, focusing, and visual information processing. Almost all brain injuries whether acquired, such as in strokes or other ischemic events, traumatic from falls or collisions, or seemingly more mild injuries like concussions, affect the visual system in some way. Recent studies show that the emotional and mental health impact of these issues are significant. It is critical to begin to rehabilitate the visual system as quickly as possible after the injury. Vision therapy helps a brain injury victim return as much visual function as possible.

It was once thought that visual dysfunctions could not be treated past a certain age; however, recent studies have shown that the brain’s neuroplasticity allows for treatment of these conditions well into adulthood! Our patients’ success stories are endless and include lifechanging situations for all ages!

We invite you to contact our office if you have any questions or to set up an evaluation.

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In an effort to make this tradition an experience available to all children, The Teal Pumpkin Project was initiated. It was inspired by a local awareness project run by the Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee and launched as a national campaign

by FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) in 2014. Last year, households in all 50 states and 14 countries participated in the movement.

The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages awareness and promotes safety and inclusion for individuals with food allergies. You can participate by simply providing non-food treat options for trick-or-treaters. Items such as glow sticks, beaded necklaces, small toys, pencils, bouncy balls, bubbles, stickers, kazoos or whistles, bookmarks, or spider rings are all great ideas. The non-

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food “treats” are not intended to replace the candy, but rather complement the long time tradition of a sugar filled Halloween. The project has not only benefited those with food allergies, but also children with diabetes, feeding tubes, or other medical conditions necessitating a restricted diet.

In order to participate, display a teal pumpkin and/or Teal Pumpkin Project sign (available at foodallergy.org) notifying trick-or-treaters you have safe, non-food treat options available. Painting a ceramic or other faux pumpkin teal can be a great way to save time and reuse it year after year. By making a few changes to your Halloween tradition, you will make a huge difference in the experience of many children, and likely enhance your own as well. n

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1. T ell your kids to be creative this year and create their own costume. Throw one together from items you have around the house! Raid the costume/dress up box and see what you find. My daughter put together a cowgirl outfit with one of her old cowgirl hats, a shirt with a buckle on it, boots and a junior ranger badge.

2. C ostumes do not need to be elaborate or expensive. A couple cardboard boxes and tubes can easily create a robot costume. You can take an old sheet and cut several holes into it to be Charlie Brown’s version of a ghost!

3. B e on the lookout at second hand stores for costumes. Many costumes are only worn once so they are usually in very good condition for more than half off the original price.

4. I f trick or treating door to door is not for you, many churches do free events with candy and games, and the Empire Mall hands out candy as well.

5. D ollar stores have tons of accessories that can be used for costumes - badges, hats, leis, tiaras, etc.

6. U se pillowcases or reusable grocery bags to collect candy in.

7. S earch online for printable decorations! You can find banners, signs, posters and more on sites like Pinterest or Google.

8. L ocal stores have thousands of decorations. Look for coupons online and in the newspaper to save money.

9. O ne of my rules with decorations is to only purchase one item per year. Whether that is something cheap from a big box store or a homemade craft, it needs to be something you know you love and will want to keep for years to come. Having this in mind each year will prevent you from overbuying decorations and save you a lot of money in the long run.

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Sunday, October 2 10:00 AM-10:50 AM Yoga Sertoma Butterfly House $10 Non-Members, $5 Members 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Varies 1:00 PM-6:00 PM Fall Hours Silver Creek Orchard 1:30 PM-3:00 PM Scarecrow Judging Falls Park Open Air Shelter 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Fall at the Falls Falls Park Open Air Shelter 7:00 PM-10:00 PM Rock of Ages Sioux Empire Community Theatre, Varies

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11:00 AM-12:00 PM Family Paddling Family Park

9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130

12:00 PM-5:00 PM Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Varies

9:00 AM-4:00 PM Craft Corner and Lego Creation Station Museum of Visual Materials

12:00 PM-9:00 PM Heartland Country Corn Maze Adults $8, Children (5-10) $5

4:00 PM-5:30 PM Methods of Drawing Museum of Visual Materials $60

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Bookworms Reading Program Great Plains Zoo Gate Admission

Tuesday, October 4 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Toddler Time Sky Zone, $5

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Thursday, October 6 10:00 AM-10:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Fall Hours Silver Creek Orchard 1:30 PM-3:30 PM New Baby & Me Sanford Health

Friday, October 7 8:00 AM-5:00 PM 16th Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference Sioux Falls Convention Center Varies 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Pavilion Free First Fridays Washington Pavilion 6:30 PM-7:20 PM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130

Saturday, October 8 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130

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Tuesday, October 11 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Storytime Tuesdays Child's Play Toys 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Desert Terrarium Building MariCar Community Center $10 7:30 PM-10:00 PM SHAPING SOUND Washington Pavilion Varies

Wednesday, October 12 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Craft Corner and Lego Creation Station Museum of Visual Materials 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Pixie Class Skate City $5 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Discount Skate Night Skate City $3, plus skate rental

Thursday, October 13

10:00 AM-10:50 AM Yoga Sertoma Butterfly House $10 Non-Members, $5 Members

10:00 AM-10:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130

12:00 PM-5:00 PM Heartland Country Corn Maze Adults $8, Children (5-10) $5

1:30 PM-3:30 PM New Baby & Me Sanford Health

12:00 PM-5:00 PM Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Varies

7:00 PM-9:00 PM The Secret Garden Sioux Empire Community Theatre, $15

12:00 PM-5:00 PM Outdoor Living Showcase Home Builders Association of Sioux Falls $5, 2 and under free

Monday, October 10 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130

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Friday, October 14 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Spooky Science 2016 Washington Pavilion $14 Adults, $6 Youth 6:30 PM-7:20 PM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130

Saturday, October 15 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Family Skate Skate City, $5, plus skate rental 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Spooky Science 2016 Washington Pavilion $14 Adults, $6 Youth 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Storytime Barnes & Noble 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Bookworms Reading Program Great Plains Zoo Gate Admission 2:00 PM-4:30 PM Saturday Cookie Decorating Days The Cookie Jar Eatery Pre-Register, $15 4:00 PM-9:00 PM Halloween Harvest Festival Camp Leif Ericson $5 per pumpkin carving 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Tabletop Gaming Meetup Barnes & Noble

Sunday, October 16 10:00 AM-10:50 AM Yoga Sertoma Butterfly House $10 Non-Members, $5 Members 1:00 PM-2:30 PM BOO Door Hanger Morningside Community Center, $12 1:00 PM-6:00 PM Fall Hours Silver Creek Orchard 6:00 PM-9:00 PM South Dakota International Pageant Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Center, $20

Monday, October 17 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Craft Corner and Lego Creation Station Museum of Visual Materials 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Methods of Drawing Museum of Visual Materials $60

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Thursday, October 20 10:00 AM-10:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130 1:30 PM-3:30 PM New Baby & Me Sanford Health 6:15 PM-7:15 PM Spy Kids Kuehn Community Center, $5

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10:00 AM-12:00 PM Family Skate Skate City $5, plus skate rental

4:00 PM-5:30 PM Methods of Drawing Museum of Visual Materials $60

10:00 AM-5:00 PM Halloween at LaunchPAD Children's Museum $8 Non-Members, Members and Teachers free

5:00 PM-7:00 PM Halloween Boo Bash The Empire Mall, Varies

Tuesday, October 25 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Craft Corner and Lego Creation Station Museum of Visual Materials

Sunday, October 23 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 2016 Autumn Festival Sioux Falls Convention Center $8 Adults, 10 under are free

10:00 AM-10:30 AM Storytime Tuesdays Child's Play Toys

Wednesday, October 26 9:00 AM-9:50 AM Little All Stars All American Gymnastics Academy 1 Card: $80 or 2 Cards: $130

12:00 PM-5:00 PM Heartland County CornMaze Adults $8, Children (5-10) $5 1:00 PM-6:00 PM Fall Hours Silver Creek Orchard

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by Megan Johnke, LifeScape Therapy Director

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Happier Kids and Parents All children develop differently, and a boost here and there can make things go more smoothly! Here are some tips to help kids master some important developmental skills.

1. Balance Bikes: These bikes without pedals allow children from a young age to master balance and steering and make the transition into pedaling a bicycle much easier. www.striderbikes.com

2. Fat Wheels: For those children (and adults) who need more support to ride a bicycle but don’t need an adapted trike. Fat Wheels are large training wheels that can fit any bike from 16” to 27”. This is a cost effective way of adapting a typical bicycle for those who just need help with balance. www.fatwheels.com

3. Rocket Laces: These laces are stiffer but look exactly the same as regular shoe laces. They are sturdy yet flexible to allow novice shoe-tiers to be more successful and less frustrated with floppy laces. www.sprinkcreative.com

4. Hickies No-Tie Laces: For kids or adults that are unable to tie shoes, try Hickies no-tie laces. They look cool and come in a variety of styles and colors. Find them locally at Scheels and Menards. www.hickies.com

5. Chewies: Are you tired of chewed collars, shirt sleeves and gnawed pencils? Our occupational therapists recommend pencil topper chewies that are clear, and therefore less distracting to peers. My own 5-year-old prefers his robot or shark tooth chew

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6. Handwriting Without Tears®: A developmental approach that teaches correct formation and establishes good writing habits from the start! HWT (www.hwtears.com) has an excellent pre-writing curriculum. It’s so much easier to develop the right habits early than to fix or break them later. Bonus – their website has a ton of free tools for parents!

7. Pool Noodles: These inexpensive fun toys can be used for all sorts of things! When cut lengthwise, use under baby’s chest to elevate them during tummy time, cushion sharp edges or corners, provide extra support in a highchair, or use as a positioning device (instead of a rolled up towel). They can even be used to cover trampoline springs!

8. Pictures to communicate: Try this for children struggling to say the name of things they want on a regular basis. Take a picture of the item – milk, toys, favorite snacks, etc. - print them and affix to a magnet and put on the fridge (or somewhere accessible). Have your child choose the item he wants and give it to you in exchange for the real item (while you model saying the word). It will decrease frustration for you both, and actually will encourage expressive speech! n

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Homemade Halloween Spider Webs Halloween is the only acceptable time to have spider webs in your home, so let’s add a few more! If you want to spook up your house without purchasing Halloween decorations, create your own spider webs with trash bags. They are fun to make and a great craft to do with the whole family!

This would also work with different color plastic table cloths, if you wanted to have colorful webs.

Before you pin the spider web up too high, use this as a game of “pin the spider on the web” game. A craft, decoration and game all in one!

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Autism and Chiropractic Care

Anyone who knows anything about autism knows the nervous system is greatly affected in this disorder. Strains on the central nervous system are responsible for many of the issues seen in children with autism which include: • • • • • •

Hyperactivity Attention issues Sleep challenges Behavior problems Social issues Sensory processing issues

In addition, the nervous system is linked with the digestive and immune systems (the other two systems most commonly affected in autism). It can also contribute to things such as bowel and bladder problems, autoimmune challenges and more.

The primary mode of injury is called traumatic birth injury. For many of these children, their nervous systems have been damaged during birth, or even prior to that due to issues in-utero (i.e. breech positioning).

If the injury is addressed by a pediatric chiropractor shortly after birth, many of the neurological injuries associated with it could be prevented. When the injury occurs, it can put pressure on the brain stem and spinal cord, as well as the spinal nerves in the vicinity.

Misalignment in the area can lead to improper neurological signaling or communication into and out of the central nervous system. This challenge to the communication system of the body is one of the primary reasons so many children with autism have challenges with sensory processing, social interaction and behavior and learning.

By addressing the injury, a specific chiropractic adjustment can help restore proper balance and alignment to the neurospinal system, and thus help restore balance and function to the central nervous system. Depending on the severity and duration these injuries have been present, sometimes repeated adjustments can create positive change in a stepby-step process that leads to an improvement in behavior, digestion, immunity, learning and sleep.

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Learning onAbout Life the Spectrum With the constant barrage of birthday parties, after-school activities, and various appointments, raising a family can be utterly exhausting. In today’s world, being a mom requires you to wear many hats and keep pace with a quickly-changing society.

Liz Krogstad, Sioux Falls mom and wife, can speak to the struggle of maintaining a delicate balance all too well.

said. “Following Kindergarten, our son was ultimately diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.”

“It can be overwhelming trying to manage our many roles both inside and outside the home and meeting the needs of our families. I know I am personally guilty of putting additional pressure on myself,” said Krogstad.

Understandably, Krogstad and her husband were overwhelmed but quickly accepted their new roles as students. They began to learn all they could about autism and life on the spectrum in order to better support their son.

A few years after the birth of their son, Krogstad and her husband learned of a medical diagnosis that turned their world upside-down.

“It’s hard for parents to imagine that their child may struggle or have a different future than what you hoped for them,” said Krogstad. “But, just because an individual sees the world in a different way and maybe doesn’t fit into traditional societal molds, doesn’t mean they don’t have incredible gifts to offer.”

“Around our son’s 3rd birthday, concerns were raised about potential communication/social deficits,” Krogstad

her role as a trust officer at a local bank. “I’m reminded daily of the importance of planning in order to build financial stability. Likewise, as a mom, one of my biggest priorities is to provide for my son, which makes being aware of specific financial products so important.”

Financial institutions in each of the 50 states offer a financial product called a Special Needs or Supplemental Needs Trust designed for people receiving public or governmental benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid, or for individuals that may require or become eligible for those benefits in the future.

Whether you’re starting your financial planning from scratch or simply modifying your current habits, planning for your child’s future can help ensure they’re taken care of, long after you’re gone.

A Special Needs or Supplemental Needs Trust is typically funded by third parties on an individual’s behalf, such as by a parent, guardian, or other family member. Once created, these trusts allow individuals with special needs to continue to benefit from supplemental resources and maintain financial security without being disqualified from receiving public benefits.

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“As moms, we see firsthand how quickly our children change and grow,” said Krogstad. “It can be hard to keep up, and no one is perfect, which is why it can be empowering as moms to share our struggles and learn from each other.”

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by Peggy Greenway, CommonGround Volunteer What do you enjoy most about fall - is it the cooler temperatures, pretty leaves, football games, or pumpkin pie and apple cider? I love all of those things and really pretty much everything related to fall. I also enjoy celebrating National Pork Month in October. Let’s face it, bacon is a favorite ingredient in so many yummy tailgating and fall treats.

We’ll get to some pork recipes later, but first I want to talk a little bit about pig farming and how that bacon and other delicious pork gets to your kitchen.

I’ve been a pig farmer for 33 years, while my husband has been raising pigs since he was old enough to lift a scoop shovel. Like all family farms, our farm has changed extensively over the years. When we visit with people about pig farming, we spend a lot of time explaining how our new modern barns work and how they help keep our pigs comfortable all year. We Midwesterners know how chilly winters can get and I’m so glad our pigs are oblivious to the fact that a blizzard may be raging outside on any normal January day. Most people find it fascinating to learn how the ventilation and temperature in the barns is regulated by the computer, how feed is automatically moved through plastic pipes to all

24 feeders in each barn, how the automation reduces the manual labor and allows us more time to observe the pigs when we walk through them twice each day, and how the alarm system alerts us by cell phone if anything goes wrong.

We talk a lot about how things used to be for our pigs years ago. People are really interested to learn how technology has automated things for us. However, an important goal for us is to help people understand how things used to be. Knowing the struggles we went through in the past to keep our animals comfortable people begin to understand why we, and most American pig farmers, have moved our pigs indoors. I wish we had more pictures of the old days on our farm to help people see the difference, but I don’t. You see, I wasn’t very proud of how our animals looked back then.

The transformation of our pig farm over the years is something my husband Brad, our two adult children, and I remember quite vividly because the old days involved a lot of manual labor. Most people we visit with can only use their imagination of our farm’s past based on our descriptions. This summer we had a unique experience though. We were thrilled when a family friend’s foreign exchange student from Germany

visited our farm with her husband and son. It was fascinating for us to hear what she remembered about our farm 20 years ago. The pigs were outside back then and she remembers the mud, so much mud, and dirty pigs.

After looking at the pigs in our barns now, she just couldn’t get over how clean and white they were and how content they seemed.

Brad and I spend so much time talking about our farm and explaining why we’ve made the changes we have.

It’s really difficult to help people understand the large metal buildings on our farm are not a ‘corporate farm’ or a ‘factory farm.’ They are part of our family farm. It was fun to get our friend’s perspective because she knew us 20 years ago and knows we are still the same family farmers!

Peggy Greenway is a wife, mother, grandmother, farmer, and South Dakota CommonGround volunteer from Mitchell. To read more about her life on the farm, connect with her on twitter @GreenwayPork.

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Ingredients • 2 racks pork back ribs, (about 3 pounds each), membrane removed • 3 cups buffalo sauce • 3/4 cup unsalted butter • Salt and pepper, to taste • Blue cheese dressing, for garnish • Celery and carrot sticks, for garnish

Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine the hot sauce and butter. Bring to a boil while whisking until it’s smooth, then set the buffalo sauce aside.

Arrange 2 layers of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap around each rack of ribs on your work surface.

Place a rack in the center of each foil setup and season both sides

generously with salt and pepper.

Coat the meat side of the ribs, which should be facing up, with 1/2 cup of the buffalo sauce. Wrap the ribs tightly with the foil, place on a baking sheet and bake until tender, about 1 hour.

Remove ribs from oven, place the oven rack in the middle of the oven; turn the oven to broil. Remove the ribs from the foil and lay them, meat side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Coat each rib with 1/4 cup of

the buffalo sauce and broil until the sauce starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Continue to broil and baste the ribs until you have used another 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce per rack.

Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes and then cut into individual ribs. In a large bowl, toss the ribs with half of the remaining buffalo sauce. Arrange the ribs on a serving platter and serve with blue cheese dressing and celery and carrot sticks.

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MEXICAN PULLED PORK TACOS Ingredients • 1 pound pork tenderloin • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce • 1 tablespoon cumin • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Directions Place pork into slow cooker.

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In a bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, cumin, brown sugar and garlic until smooth. Pour over pork.

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Before serving, shred meat with two forks. Serve on soft or crispy taco shells with desired toppings (ex: lettuce, cheese, olives, onions, tomatoes). Serves 6 to 8.

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• 8 New York (top loin) pork chops, 2 1/2 pounds • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1/2 cup flour • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 2 14 1/2 ounce cans cream of chicken soup

Directions Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, dry mustard and garlic powder.

Mix well.

Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture and place them in the hot skillet.

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Allow them to brown for 2-3 minutes and then flip the pork chops to brown them on the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.

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nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering.

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More and more people are building their homes and remodeling existing homes following guidelines from the American Disabilities Act (ADA). While you might not have someone in your family with a disability, you might consider future uses of your space, or that of an elder who might need some basic modifications to help keep them in their home.

From washlet bidet toilet seats to safety hand rails, there are many options to make a bathroom more accessible.

The bathroom is the room in the house that can present some of the biggest challenges. Here are some things to consider whether you’re building a new home, or modifying an existing home. You might also be looking to help a parent who wishes to stay in their own home, but needs some basic modifications for safety and convenience.

Consider comfort height toilets to avoid having to bend knees too far. A grab bar and toilet paper holder-inone can provide great convenience. It can be mounted at any height you’d like. You can also install a safety hand bar that comes down on either side of the toilet for support. It’s simply mounted on the wall behind the toilet, providing stability and support while on the toilet.

When it comes to the shower, consider installing a bench, or seat for stability. Also look at the curb of the shower. There are many options available. You might

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Child Safety in the

There are more than 2,000 injuries each year of children, including some deaths, from laundry appliances. It’s shocking and very concerning, that these seamlessly harmless, every day appliances could have this effect. Most of these injuries are accidental and happen among children under 5-years-old who are playing hide and seek.

Industry statistics show these injuries and deaths have decreased over the past six years with the advancement of technology, education and training. Today’s technology has helped dramatically in lowering those incidents with both the washer and dryers. They have locks on the control panels to prevent the machine from accidentally turning on when the door is shut or from bumping the buttons.

How to keep your kids safe: 1. Start by making it a habit to use the safety features, like the lock mode. It is the first line of defense in the laundry room and the most effective.

As consumers, we need to know and ensure the proper use of our appliances, especially when it comes to the safety of our children.

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answers. Anyone can tell you it’s a great product because they want you to buy it. A sales associate who has been trained and knows the machine will educate you about the safety features.

3. Reading the owner’s manual is also very important, to educate yourself with the product, including the safety features and how they operate. Once you know about the safety features, it’s important to turn those features into everyday habits.

4. Educating your kids about the dangers of appliances around the house and reminding them that they are not “toys” or good hiding places is also a VERY important step to practice.

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Why Your Mattress Matters Sleep: It’s important for your health and wellbeing and as we all know, getting a good night’s sleep just makes us feel better. The importance of a good night of sleep goes much further than boosting your mood or getting rid of those under-eye circles. It’s a key part of a healthy lifestyle and can benefit your heart, weight, mind and much more.

A mattress is one of the most important pieces of furniture in your home. Did you know an average person sleeps for more than 229,000 hours in their lifetime? Basically a third of your life is spent sleeping, which is why it’s important to make sure you have the best mattress possible to help you get the best sleep possible.

When it comes to shopping for your new mattress, here are some things to consider: To get the best rest and wake up without a backache, you want the mattress to keep you in proper alignment from head to toe. You’ll also want to avoid tossing and turning all night. Make sure your mattress meets your standards of comfort. Try the mattress before you buy it. Make sure the mattress company you’re buying from can make the mattress fit your needs. For example, if you have a health condition like fibromyalgia, the way a mattress is made can help your body circulation and make all the difference when it comes to your health and managing any pain.

Know where the bed is made. Beds that are manufactured on-site allow you to know exactly how it’s

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made and what materials are inside. Find a company that educates customers about the mattress materials and how they will affect your overall sleep and health.

It’s also important to know where the materials used to make your bed come from and if there are any chemicals involved in making the bed. Chemicals inside a mattress can cause many adverse health reactions for you and your family.

Understand the technology used to make your mattress.

Did you know certain materials affect your body temperature when you sleep? That same technology can also give you support and relieve pressure in certain areas providing overall comfort. It’s also important to know when your bed was born. All mattresses have a tag with a born-on date. Make sure the mattress hasn’t been sitting on a retail floor for years. When you buy from a made-on-site company, often times the mattress is made just days before it’s placed in your bedroom.

You’ll also have flexibility when it comes to making sure the mattress works for you. If you get it home and find that it’s too firm, or too soft, making modifications is no problem. You’ll be sure to get the best mattress for your money and one that is built just for you. n

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IS YOUR KID’S PLAYGROUND A BATTLEGROUND FOR GERMS?

WHEN YOUR LITTLE ONE IS SICK OR HURT, DON’T WAIT IT OUT. WALK IN. Sanford offers walk-in care for everything from cuts, strains and minor injuries to rashes and earaches. Walk in today, or call (855) SAME-DAY for an appointment.

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