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COVER PHOTO FEATURES Our staff’s childre n, as they prepare fo r back-to-school .

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Your First Visit to Your Pediatrician and Beyond

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here are many new responsibilities when you have a baby. One of them is to make sure they get the checkups that they need. Your child’s wellness exams are important in making sure that your baby is growing and developing properly. If there are problems, you can catch them early. This means that there is a better chance for treatment.

During the first year of your child’s life, you probably will see more of your pediatrician than at any other time. It is during these checkups that your baby will receive any needed immunizations and screenings. This is also a good chance to ask your health care provider any questions about how to care for your baby.

Ideally, both parents should attend these early visits to the doctor. These appointments give you and your pediatrician a chance to get to know each other and exchange questions and answers. Don’t restrict yourself to medical questions; your pediatrician is also an expert on general childcare issues and a valuable resource if you’re looking for childcare help, parent support groups or other outside assistance. Many pediatricians hand out information sheets that cover the most common concerns, but it’s a good idea to make a list of questions before each visit so you don’t forget any important ones.

If only one parent can attend, try to get a friend or a relative to join the parent who does. It’s much easier to concentrate on your discussions with the doctor if you have a little help dressing and undressing the baby and gathering all of her things. While you’re getting accustomed to outings with your newborn, an extra adult also can help carry the diaper bag and hold doors. Grandparents can fulfill this role quite well if they live nearby. The purpose of these early checkups is to make sure your child is growing and developing properly and has no serious abnormalities. Specifically, the doctor will check the areas of growth, the head’s soft spots, the possibility of ear infections or other issues, the eyes, mouth, abdomen (this is for organ development and to check for any tenderness), heart, lungs, genitalia (for any unusual lumps, tenderness or signs of infection), hips and legs (to detect dislocation or dysplasia) and developmental milestones.

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Having regular well-child visits with your child’s doctor and raising the concerns that matter most to you are key ingredients in helping the doctor know you and your child, and in forming a reliable and trustworthy relationship. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Department of Research recently conducted 20 focus groups with parents and 31 focus groups with pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners to gather recommendations about how to make the most of the well-child office visit. From these sessions, four themes emerged: 1. Pediatricians and parents share the goal of healthy children.

2. Pediatricians want the visits to best serve the needs of children and their families.

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3. Pediatricians are experts in child health, but parents are experts concerning their child.

4. A team approach can best develop optimum physical, emotional and developmental health for the child.

Making the Most of Doctor Time “In our study that included parent and pediatrician focus groups, we found that both groups felt an ongoing, continuous relationship between family and pediatrician was a first requirement for high quality care,” said Lane Tanner, M.D., FAAP, associate director, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital and Research Center in Oakland, Calif. “That continuity of care helps build trust, and that can lead to better communication at the well-child visit.”

Creating a list is another way to ensure you get all the information you need. Jotting down three to five questions and bringing them to the visit will help you focus on your issues of concern and start the dialogue with your pediatrician. And remember, any question that reflects your concern about your child’s development, behavior, sleep, eating or relations with other members of the family is appropriate

Schedule of Well-Child Care Visits Visits can include physical measurements, patient history, sensory screenings, behavioral assessments, and planned procedures (immunizations, screenings and other tests) at the following suggested intervals: · three to five days · one month · two months · four months · six months · nine months · 12 months · 15 months · 18 months · 24 months · 30 months · three years · four years · And once every year thereafter for an annual health supervision visit that includes a physical exam as well as a developmental, behavioral and learning assessment.

Provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Children’s Hospital Involves the Entire Family in the Healing Process

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s part of the latest development of their healthcare partnership, UW Health Partners Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) and UW Health have opened the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) at the Watertown Regional Medical Center. WRMC President John Kosanovich says this came from a recognized need to bring specialized pediatric care to the Watertown region, and this new children’s hospital provides this specialized care in a child and family-centered environment for children who need diagnostic testing, outpatient therapies and treatments, ambulatory surgery and general inpatient care. The complete focus of a children’s hospital is the health and healing of children and their families.

“Children are more than just ‘little adults.’ They have unique needs, and we are proud to have created a special place of health and healing for children and their families,” says Kosanovich.

According to Jacklynn Lesniak, WRMC’s Vice President of Patient Care Services, “UW’s American Family Children’s Hospital has earned an exceptional reputation for pediatric care. Families across the country choose AFCH because of its ability to offer advanced care for children, groundbreaking research and a wonderfully warm patient and family experience.”

AFCH recognizes the vital role of the family, emotional care and social care play in the healing environment.

And because of this, the unit has a model of care that proactively involves the entire family, not just the patient.

This model of care has helped shape the program and facility design.

Here is what a couple of families had to say about the difference of care at the children’s hospital compared to a regular hospital environment.

Cody’s Story “My son, Cody, had a recent stay at the American Family Children’s Hospital at WRMC. I just want to tell everyone what a positive experience it was. I don’t even know where to begin.”

Cody had a very serious illness and had to stay in the hospital for three days and three nights. According to his mom, Cody never complained he was bored or wanted something else to do while he was there because of all the fun stuff available for him at the hospital.

“Everyone we had contact with was wonderful, and many went way above and beyond,” she said. For example, during Cody’s stay in the hospital, his sister, Ashley, had her birthday. The family had given Ashley her present at the hospital, and the nurses came in with a cake and they all sang “Happy Birthday.”

“Cody did not want to leave. He was having so much fun. He told Vicki (one of his nurses) he wants to come back and stay.”

Libby’s Story Libby Porter, 7, had suffered from chronic ear infections and needed surgery to remove her tonsils and adenoids and to place tubes in her ears. And like any mother, her mother, Jenny, wanted to do everything she could to make the experience a positive one for Libby, and she was delighted to learn that the care providers at AFCH felt the same way.

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A week before the surgery, a nurse met with Libby and her mom on a Sunday to give Libby a complete walk-through of what to expect on the day of surgery, including seeing and touching the mask that would be placed on her face for anesthesia.

The most comforting thing for Libby during the tour was the assurance that anything that might hurt would happen only after she was asleep.

Jenny says she never expected the hospitalization to be such a positive experience.

“Having a facility this nice so close to home is just wonderful.”

The Pedriatric Partnership Continues The children’s unit is the cornerstone of WRMC’s pediatric partnership. “We’ve only begun to enhance the specialized care which is available to children,” says Lesniak. “As the children we serve grow and develop in coming years, so too will the programs we offer to care for them.”

The American Family Children’s Hospital is the second phase of the pediatric partnership in Watertown. The first phase was launched in 2010 with the addition of UW Health pediatric specialty physician consultation at the UW Health Partners Johnson Creek Clinic, as well as the addition of the Watertown Safety Center, located at the Center for Women’s Health. The Safety Center offers injury prevention education materials, as well as a variety of child safety products, including car seats, bike helmets, safety gates, smoke detectors and more.

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Healthy Sandwiches for the Lunchbox

BY KIM SEIDEL

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re you looking for some easy, healthy and fun ideas for lunchbox sandwiches? If so, Diane Stoffregen has some great ideas. She makes about 800 “grab and go” sandwiches each week at the People’s Food Co-op in La Crosse. The store averages 16 different types of sandwiches daily. She’s invented a few unique sandwiches herself.

Stoffregen is also head teacher for the lunch bunch program at a local preschool, where she supervises preschoolers who bring their own lunch.

“It is really hard to beat the ‘PBJ’ (peanut butter and jelly) classic,” she says.

“On an average day, 10 out of 16 kids will bring PBJ.” Stoffregen offers a couple of new twists on the classic PBJ. For starters, try to entice your child to eat a wholesome sandwich by giving it a crazy name. “It is hard to resist a ‘Jammin’ Banana Sandwich,’ ” she says. “That sounds better than a ‘Banana and Peanut Butter Sandwich.’ ” To make a Jammin’ Banana Sandwich, spread peanut butter on whole wheat or other multi-grain bread. Stoffregen always recommends using whole grain breads as a healthy alternative to white. Next, top the peanut butter with sliced bananas, put a slice of bread over that and it’s ready for the lunch box.

Another great take on PBJ is the Super-Charged Jammin’ Banana.

Prepare the peanut butter and banana sandwich with honey on whole wheat bread. “This is a high energy sandwich that hikers make a lot,” Stoffregen says. “The body burns honey slowly so it stays with you longer.”

Think of your child beating that afternoon slump time at school, after eating a Super-Charged Jammin’ Banana Sandwich.

Along with peanut butter, school-age kids enjoy turkey and ham. Cool Cuke Turkey Sandwich is made on whole wheat bread, with mayonnaise, turkey and cucumbers. It can be made with or without cheese.

“A mom came in to the co-op wanting to make her daughter a sandwich and did not know what to put on it,” she says. “I suggested cucumbers for the

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crunch, and they loved it. The mom told me now the whole family adds cucumbers to their sandwiches.”

With more children having wheat allergies, Stoffregen sees more sandwiches made with wheat-free wraps, such as lettuce leaves and tortillas.

One popular pick is the Leafy Ham Wrap. Use a large lettuce leaf and your choice of ham and cheese. Layer the ham and cheese on a piece of lettuce, and then roll the lettuce until the ham and cheese are enclosed.

Close the wrap with a toothpick. Any type of vegetables can be added to this leafy wrap.

The Snuggly Meat and Cheese Wrap is made with a tortilla shell, butter or mayo, choice of meat, cheese and veggies. Butter the tortilla, layer the meat, cheese and veggies, and roll it up.

Stoffregen also offers ideas from a few of the co-op’s top sellers: Apple Tuna Sweetie is made on raisin bread. Top with tuna salad and sliced Granny Smith apples. This sandwich also can be made into an Apple Chicken Sweetie with chicken salad.

Smokin’ Strawberry Sandwich is made on raisin bread. Top with smoked turkey, strawberry cream cheese and Granny Smith apples.

Along with adding unique ingredients, another step to making sandwiches fun is to cut them in unique shapes using cookie cutters of all shapes.

Stoffregen is even known to do a funny dance and cheers for the preschool children when they eat their entire sandwich. Kids love seeing adults being silly – and it can motivate them to eat their school lunch!

Kim Seidel is a writer and mother of two daughters in Wisconsin, and enjoys trying new ideas for their lunches. Kids love to receive special notes tucked in their lunch boxes, too.

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Helping with HOMEWORK: It can do more harm than good

BY SHARON NAYLOR

s a parent, you want to help and protect your child, but when it comes to kids' homework, the experts agree that too much help can actually hurt your child.

According to a recent Shine survey, the majority of parents frequently supervise their kids doing homework, and a third of parents report that they always supervise. Even the minority of parents who do not personally supervise homework time claim that their spouse/partner or another trusted adult does. More often, it's the mom (76 percent) helping with homework than the dad (61 percent). Here are additional results from the survey: --Thirty-five percent of parents avoid helping their kids with homework or school projects because they believe kids need to do these things on their own. Dads think a bit more strongly (40 percent) about this than moms (32 percent).

--Fourteen percent of parents avoid helping with homework or school projects because they are too busy or don't know how to help.

"Helping children too much with their homework is detrimental in a number of ways," says Dr. Sue Mandel, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a doctorate in clinical child psychology. "First and foremost, children who get a lot of help often wind up feeling incompetent, defeated and unmotivated, even if they appear relieved at the time. Guide them in their work if they need help, answering questions only after they have demonstrated sincere effort and have partially solved the problem."

Mandel says that if a child is truly struggling, then the parents can sit down with their child and demonstrate their confidence that the child can help find a solution to his or her own problem. "Brainstorm as to 1) what the problem is; 2) what you think would help; 3) how you think you as parents can help while not doing it for your child; and 4) what system you could devise for the future so that help is gotten as it is needed. Perhaps the child needs to start sooner, study harder, find guidance from a book or seek assistance from a teacher or a tutor. By a parent's helping too much, the child's belief becomes 'I'm not good enough' or 'I'm just a loser,'" perhaps developing the thought of "Why bother?"

Instead, says Charity Preston of theorganizedclassroomblog.com, "think of yourself as a project manager. You keep the big picture in mind: time management, multiple due dates, resources and supplies. They do the work.

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that the GPA reflects his own abilities and efforts. Otherwise, your child can easily get into a cycle of learned helplessness."

Preston, a mother of four, says teachers give homework to make sure the students have mastered certain concepts. "If your child hasn't, but you interfere in the feedback loop, she may not get the help she needs from a teacher because the teacher doesn't know she needs it."

The dangers of over-helping your child with homework, even homework that you deem to be "busy work," also may induce the notion that someone -- you -- will always step in to handle responsibilities, and over time, the child may develop some manipulative tendencies that extend beyond schoolwork.

If a child learns that whining and giving up right away will get you to fly to the rescue, he or she will not develop coping and creativity skills that will help excel in higher grade levels, college, a future career and even relationships.

"I have had coaching clients get into huge conflicts with their children on this issue and completely rob them of their ownership of their work," says parent coach Tina Feigal. "They set up a homework fear that isn't necessary and cause too much pressure on their kids. The kids end up doing everything but homework, spending their evenings filled with avoidance and anxiety. The mornings are then set up for panic and tears."

If you have been helping your child too much with homework, this new school year is the perfect time for a clean slate, a start to a new homework rule: "This year, your homework is your responsibility. Your grades are yours to earn, and the pride in good performance is all yours. I know you can do it." Expect some resistance to the new rules; however, you need to step back and let your children succeed or struggle on their own, because the sooner you teach this lessson the better.

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ACADEMIC HELP: When the Budget is Tight and the Subject Matter is Difficult

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ith a new school year getting under way, chances are you and your child have created some special September resolutions that involve maintaining healthy homework habits and getting great grades.

However, even the most well-intentioned student may have trouble with math, science or some other subject. If you are the parent of a child who is struggling in one or more classes, homework can be difficult for both of you.

But even if you aren't comfortable with the subject and can't afford a private tutor, there are many places to look for help.

Start out simply. Ask another one of your children or a bright young neighbor who is familiar with the school subject to sit in on a few homework sessions. Be sure to remain close by and pay attention so that you can step in if needed.

You may want to check with your child's school to see whether it offers tutoring, says Beth LaFata, a professional school counselor. LaFata's school district has a tutor bank listed on its website. Some of the tutors are volunteers and are willing to help a child while accepting little or no salary. The school district also offers peer tutoring for older students.

"Our school has after-school help clubs that assist students in specific subject areas where they are most lacking or deficient -- such as reading, math or science," says Travis Tschacher, a school librarian. "This service is provided by classroom teachers to students and their families at no cost.

Grants and local fundraising efforts, such as our school walkathon, provide the monies necessary to compensate certified staff to stay late and provide remedial or homework help instruction. Our local Lions Club chapter also funds some of those services. Teachers recommend that students get help in specific areas when they notice homework isn't getting done or is completed improperly. Parents are then notified of the free after-school service, and a late bus picks students up and drops them off at home after an extended day."

Though not every school has such an extensive program in place, Tschacher says it is typical for dedicated teachers and faculty to want to assist struggling students. "For example, I will also just help students with homework in the school library on a casual basis after school," he says. "Of

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course, I do it at no cost. A lot of librarians and teachers do this informally."

LaFata also recommends visiting the public library. "There are so many resources for learning and discovery available through the library," she says.

Some public libraries also offer tutoring or special help for struggling students. You only have to ask, says Tschacher, who has worked in both public and school libraries.

Other places to look include local churches, nonprofit agencies and community centers. Check to see whether teachers-in-training at nearby colleges will offer free tutoring as a way to gain teaching experience. Call area schools to see whether they know of any retired teachers who act as volunteer tutors.

No matter what tutoring route you take, make sure your child is aware that you truly care about his or her school success. "Let your child know that you think education is important and so homework is important," LaFata says. "It is so important not to demand perfection. When your child asks you to look at something she has done, show interest, but let the teacher do the critiquing.

If you have criticisms or suggestions, make them in a helpful way."

Most importantly, LaFata says, you should monitor what your child does after school, in the evenings and on weekends. "Stay connected to the school by getting involved, and be sure to have open communication with the teacher and any other staff member who is involved in your child's learning."

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Brookfield. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The arts teach creative thinking, which goes well beyond the simple skills of learning how to draw, read a line or memorize a few notes.

Students of the arts learn to make new connections, see patterns and interpret the world in a broader, richer range of ways.â&#x20AC;?

Research indicates that music instruction trains the mind in ways beyond acquiring musical skills and knowledge. According the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, studying an instrument increases spatial-temporal reasoning skills, or our ability to visualize in space and time. Music students develop the mental flexibility to think and read ahead while performing a precise task in the present.

Exposing children to the arts from a young age has also shown to increase brain changes and enhance memory skills when compared to children who do not receive musical training. In 2006, a study by the scientific journal, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brain,â&#x20AC;? noted that children taking music lessons improved more over the year in general memory skills correlated with nonmusical abilities, such as literacy, verbal memory, mathematics and IQ, than children not taking lessons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music classes here at the Wilson Center begin at four months,â&#x20AC;? adds Borman Lloyd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think exposing children to the arts as early as possibly allows for critical brain development. I have always been fascinated by why we are drawn to art and abstract thinking. I have read that exposure and, most critically, participation in music, art and other abstract patterns actually add neural pathways in the brain. I can only guess that the sooner the better.â&#x20AC;?

Studies also indicate that students of the arts outperform peers on SAT and other proficiency tests. In 2000, the College Entrance Examination Board reported that SAT takers with coursework or experience in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and 41 points higher on the math portion.

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Of course, not all children enrolled in fine arts programs will perform better. The results, as Borman Lloyd points out, will always vary from child-to-child.

“The arts provide an outlet for self discovery as well as a sense of confidence and accomplishment. The arts provide meaning, purpose and a deepened understanding of our place in the world. In ensemble music experiences such as band, orchestra or choir, children also develop shared goal development with their peers, teamwork skills and communication within a social network, “ she explains.

When enrolling a child in a fine arts program, Borman Lloyd says parents should always remember that there are many intangible results from an arts education.

“A good arts program will focus on process over product. A good teacher will be able to work with a variety of students and skill levels on their individual goals and journey. There is no cookie cutter model to teaching art - the only requirements are persistence and an open mind.

Even if the child does not become a professional artist per se, the lessons learned by an arts education carry over to many career paths.”

Here are just a few of the programs offered in the Greater Milwaukee area: The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts offers educational programming in visual art, dance, music, creative writing (Red Oak Young Writers) and theater. The center works with Danceworks Inc., the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and First Stage Theater Academy to provide opportunities for all ages in a variety of disciplines. You may want to check in your own local communities as well, including classes offered at your local community centers.

For more information on the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts please visit: www. wilson-center.com/

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less stress.

Use one planner The easiest way to organize your time is with your paper, online or phone planner. Choose the system that works best for you. The most important action is to use your system every day.

Taking the time to plan actually saves you a lot of time, says Deniece Schofield, author of Confessions of an Organized Homemaker and several other organization books.

Some of her tips for planners include: -Purchase pages that give you plenty of space to write.

-Include the basics – monthly and daily sections.

- Add in personalized sections, such as items you need to purchase, birthdays and other special occasions to remember, and books you want to read.

-Take your planner with you so you can add in important dates and reminders as they come up.

Use two planners A mother of two who runs two businesses and works a full-time job, Crystal Layland of Onalaska, Wis., uses two planners for success. She prefers the planner with 15-minute increments for each day. The detailed planning ensures she uses her time wisely.

At her job outside of her home, Layland uses her planner strictly for work assignments and meetings.

She color-codes with a highlighter her various activities for meetings, trainings, and telephone calls. This planner stays at work. She plans for the next day before she leaves the office.

Layland carries her home planner with her at all times. It contains personal and business events and her children’s activities. Layland and each of her children, ages 7 and 8, have a different color, as does her professional organizing and wedding planning businesses. She plans for the next day each evening. It only takes a few minutes, because it’s become an important habit.

Family reference notebooks One of my favorite organizing ideas from Deniece Schofield, a nationally known professional organizer, is her family reference notebook. It’s simply created with a binder and loose-leaf 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper. Your binder can include weekly planning sheets for the kids, including their activities and 14

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chore list, telephone directory of your children’s friends, and emergency contact information.

Schofield, the mother of five grown children, says the notebook prevents a lot of hassles. When one her children asked if he could go somewhere, she told him to check the notebook. Did he have another activity planned?

Does he have chores to complete first? This habit can help you teach your family responsibility as well.

For more tips from Deniece Schofield, visit: www.denieceschofield.com.

School papers, projects Layland uses a binder to organize both of her children’s information from school and extracurricular activities. All papers, including calendars, policies, field trips, schedules, school contacts, and others are filed into the binder.

She also keeps in her main family entryway a small bulletin board with upcoming events that the children like to look at.

Layland has made a habit of going through school papers immediately when they come home. She does not allow papers to sit and to pile up, which then takes longer to go through.

Layland constantly changes the children’s artwork, which she hangs on her refrigerator. She only keeps a few special items from each school year.

These projects are stored in a rubber tote container, one for each child.

Backpacks, coats Each of Layland’s children has a simple laundry basket in their main family entryway. Another option for families without entryways would be to keep baskets in the bedrooms. The kids put their backpack, along with an umbrella, bike helmets, and shoes in it after school.

During the winter, Layland keeps a drying rack near the entryway, where the children hang their wet coats, mittens and hats.

School supplies Layland maintains a bin of extra school supplies. Before they go school shopping, she goes through those items before she buys anything new.

The extra supplies also can be used for doing homework. She keeps supplies for their creative activities in another bin, which her kids can easily find when they’re looking for something to do after school or on the weekends.

For more information about Layland, visit her website at www.organizealamode.com.

Kim Seidel is a mother and writer in Wisconsin who loves to try new organizing tricks.

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our child's locker is his or her personal space, stocked with all of the essentials for schooling, personal care and extracurricular activity supplies. Just as a home functions better when it's organized and when needed items are in reach, a student's well-stocked locker can make life easier and more efficient.

In addition, the student's locker is a place of personal expression. Decorating and personalizing this space, no matter how small or narrow, gives the child a sense of ownership, creativity and control of this little corner of the school environment. And many students say that because friends gather at their lockers, they want their lockers to be visually impressive.

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Peer Pressure: Getting your kids ready to face the challenge

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he first time you hold your child in your arms, you make promises to love, protect and always be there to guide him or her. Then reality intrudes.

Unfortunately for us and fortunately for them, things such as school force us to release our little ones for a while and put them in the care of teachers and school administrators, who must oversee several kids at once. Suddenly, our precious bundle faces a must-be-decided-now quandary and finds that mommy or daddy isn't there to make all the decisions. Sometimes the situation is even scary. Challenges face our children in the form of peer pressure, drugs, sex and bullying.

Clinical psychologist and author Dr. John Duffy says: "Parents do need to talk with their kids about bullying, sex and peer pressure. Many parents I've worked with over the years will provide time for a lecture, often a onetime-only lecture. But they will often fail to provide time for ongoing discus-

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sion of these topics, which is what children really need. They need to know that we, as parents, are available to them as guides should they need help navigating the world of peer pressure. I work with teens and tweens. They are at particular risk for peer pressure to participate in sexual activity, drinking or smoking pot. Many are bullied in ways we could not have even imagined a generation ago (texting, Facebook). They need parents who can help them in real time. The stronger the connection between parent and child the likelier a parent's word will be heeded and the likelier a parent's limits will be honored."

When you have that all-important conversation, Dr. Fran Walfish recommends: "The most important thing your child or teen needs on his first day of school is to not feel lonely or isolated. It's very important before that first day of school to have encouraged and facilitated play dates, an end-of-summer party or a get-together for your child with one or more friends. Having a buddy is extremely helpful on your first day of school. Talk with your child about what it takes to be a good friend. Include what feels comfortable and what doesn't. Teach your child to follow his or her instincts. Most children know right from wrong. Teach your child to listen to his or her internal voice and follow his or her intuition, not the crowd. I would wait to discuss sex, cyber-bullying and other issues so as not to bombard and overwhelm your child before school starts. Too much talk can raise anxiety when your goal here is preparation and to reduce anxiety."

Keeping the lines of communication open is vital. Your children need to know that you are willing to listen, discuss their experiences and not judge.

Learn to listen to your children; don't just lecture them and assume they will do only what you've told them. Lead by example; it's hard to persuade a child not to drink while you're knocking back a frosty mug of beer. Make sure that your children are involved in activities that inspire a sense of belonging; being a vital member of a team will encourage them to feel good about themselves. Make sure you know what television shows and movies your children are watching and talk to them about the values and situations portrayed.

"I'd position it more as 'making good choices' versus 'peer pressure,' because the big picture is if your child makes good choices throughout life, he or she is setting himself or herself up for success," advises Amy Kossoff Smith, founder of The MomTini Lounge. "I'd advocate sitting down before school to talk about your routine/expectations, and in that context, say that there will be many opportunities to decide what is best for him or her and that you hope he or she will come to you for advice when needed and will make good choices, especially when presented with ideas or opportunities that may not lead to a good outcome."

Tim Shoemaker, the national D.A.R.E. officer of the year, says: "The most important advice for parents is to develop their child's innermost value system and inspire commitment. Commitment is the only thing capable of reliably defeating peer pressure in all situations."

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iscover your children’s “sparks” and you’ll both be rewarded with their success, this school year and beyond.

The Search Institute defines sparks as an interest, talent, skill, asset or dream that truly excites a young person and helps them discover their true passions. These can be academic, relational, athletic, artistic or intellectual – anything that inspires and motivates.

Sparks help give young people joy and energy, meaning, purpose and direction. Pursuing one’s sparks helps “light a fire” in a person. However, by themselves, sparks can go out if they’re not nurtured with enough fuel.

This fuel comes in the form of you, as parents, and other supportive adults and peers who help celebrate, affirm, and grow a child’s sparks.

The Search Institute offers these ideas for finding your child’s sparks: Listen first. Listen to your child as they find their own voice. Talk “with,”not “to” your child.

Create safety. Your child needs to feel he won’t be made fun of or put down when he shares his dreams and passions. Respond with respect and interest to his ideas (Imagine if Tony Hawk’s parents had told him skateboarding was just a waste of time).

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Affirm different pathways. Don’t try to force a particular trajectory on a young person. It takes children a variety of ways and times to “find themselves.” Encourage your young person’s natural pace and rhythms.

Help him take steps. Young people often need help to see how their current classes and activities, as well as household chores, can relate to their ultimate dream.

Check out the book, Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers by Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority on childhood and adolescence, and president and CEO of Search Institute.

For more information on sparks and how you can help youth find them, visit www.ignitesparks.com.

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ar from home for the first time, many college students face new challenges and responsibilities not always covered on the SAT — from term papers and study groups, to unforgiving professors, parttime jobs and all the other nuances of newfound independence.

And while organic chemistry, French literature and paying rent are struggles in their own right, unsuspecting undergrads often face another education from life’s syllabus: surviving without mom or dad and the comforts of home.

And these days, with many students on a tight budget and sharing cramped rooms and counter space, finding ways to bring a bit of domesticity to the dorms — or a first apartment — isn’t always a top priority. But maintaining a balance between school and life, while learning the skill sets to take care of oneself in the real world, are arguably just as important as acing any exam.

That’s why it’s a prerequisite for students to come prepped with at-home necessities to keep them on their A-game. This includes a few culinary essentials and household items designed to keep co-eds well-fed (toasters and countertop ovens) and well-pressed (an iron), even in the wilds of the real world.

So students — and parents — take note. A checklist features dorm room and apartment essentials that no student should be without. From extra-long sheets and flip-flops, to inexpensive yet stylish appliances touting an array of honor roll-worthy features, each item will help teach grads one of life’s greatest lessons: Home need never be that far away. You should always check with on-campus housing authorities regarding any restrictions on appliances.

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College Essentials Checklist 4 Ear plugs Roommates, dorm rooms and apartment complexes are noisy. Keep ear plugs on hand to help shut out distractions and ensure quiet study time and a good night’s sleep.

4 Coffeemaker From all-nighters to early classes, keeping a coffeemaker on hand helps keep co-eds awake and cuts down on expensive coffeehouse brews. Snag multi-cup machines, like those from Black & Decker, with auto shutoff features (it powers down as you power up for the day), plus Sneak-a-Cup capabil-

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ities, allowing you to snag a quick cup, even as the full batch is still brewing.

4 DVD case Budding cinephiles should leave DVD boxes at home and transfer their collection to a sturdy carrying case, making their new, semi-nomadic lifestyle that much easier to manage and to keep all their favorite films in one, easy-to-find place.

4 Toaster For undergrads, bagels and toast are pretty much a major food group.

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toasters come in cool, stainless steel designs thanks to brands like Black & Decker, which have preset toasting features, extra-wide slots for easy loading and unloading, plus retractable cords — perfect for tight spaces and easy storage.

4 Flip-flops Community showers are an unfortunate rite of passage for many dorm dwellers. So always remember to keep a dedicated pair of flip-flops to spare bare feet from touching questionable tile.

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4 Surge protector Between phone chargers, computers, desk lamps and all sorts of other gadgets, it’s always a bright idea to bring a power strip with surge protector to help manage today’s many electronic needs.

4Countertop oven Essential for starter apartments and studios, cooking couldn’t be easier than with a countertop oven. Value-friendly Black & Decker models lend versatility with bake, broil, toast and warming functions, while convection airflow from quartz heaters offers quick and consistently cooked brain food — from hot sandwiches to small pizzas — for even the smallest taste of home.

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SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE CENTER Time for one last chance to get outside and explore the awesome wetlands of the Audubon Center for this summer. We’ll take nets and scoopers to see what kind of critters dwell in these vital habitats. We’ll go to Boardwalk Pond, Mystery Lake and Teal Pond. 10:00-11:30am (414) 352-2880 Ext. 0

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Ages 4 and up. Children will enjoy money-related stories and games, practice making financial choices and use play money to “purchase” a light snack. Parents learn how to develop their child’s financial vocabulary, establish good financial habits early on and encourage thinking about earning, saving and philanthropy. www.bbcmkids.org/414 390-5437

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(414) 527-0232 Age 2 and older. Bring on the beat and move your feet! Join Museum staff and learn a few basic African dance movements and cultural facts in the Museum’s Dance Studio. Kids will learn the importance of trying new things and having an active lifestyle. 11 am. (414) 390KIDS(5437)/www.bbcmkids.org

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TRIMBORN FARM PARK, GREENDALE Start your own collection of artworks from nature. Guides will help you collect and create nature print pages, $5. (414) 529-7744 www.milwaukeehistory.net

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CENTER, Franklin 1 - 4 p.m. Insects rule at this event. Be amazed at all the fascinating features of these critters and their arthropod relatives.

There will be lots of “bugs” to see and you can eat a bug, if you dare. friendsofwehr.org

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28th Ask A Stupid Question Day 23rd Checkers Day 30th National Mud Pack Day

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OCTOBER 16 TODD WEHR THEATER, MARCUS CENTER www.firststage.org (414) 267-2929

finger-play, stories and art experiences.

Adults learn how these experiences impact early childhood development and foster curiosity, persistence, imagination and cognitive skills. www.bbcmkids.org/414-390-5437

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FESTIVAL RETZER NATURE CENTER, WAUKESHA Take in all the joys of Fall with hayrides, scarecrow lane, arts & crafts, folk concert and seasonal treats. 262-896-8007 www.waukeshacountyparks.com

SEPT. 10-11 sponsored by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. This weekend is devoted to the rich farming heritage of our state. (414) 256-5412 milwaukeecountyzoo.org

FARM 10 FAMILY WEEKEND AT THE ZOO

WISCONSIN Through October 9 explore an area of the museum grounds as you walk the winding passageways through our tall broom corn maze to find your way from start to finish. 262-594-6300

CORN 3 BROOM LABYRINTH OLD WORLD

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16 SEUSSICAL THROUGH 17 APPLE HARVEST

SUMMERFEST GROUNDS Traditional Pow-Wow dancing, drumming, singing, torch lit canoe procession preceding fireworks, authentic foods, marketplace. (414) 604-1000, www.indiansummer.org

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sponsored by Wheaton Franciscan Senior Health. Guests 55 and older are admitted free. (414) 2565412/milwaukeecountyzoo.org

29 BETTY BRINN MUSEUM 10:30 30 a.m. • Ages 1 - 3, enjoy songs, games,

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a.m. • Ages 1 - 3, toddlers will enjoy songs, games, finger-play, stories and art experiences. Adults learn how these experiences impact early childhood development and foster curiosity, persistence, imagination and cognitive skills. www.bbcmkids.org/414-3905437

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BETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Enjoy FREE admission from 5 - 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. (414) 390KIDS(5437)/www.bbcmkids.org

PAVILION OF THE MARCUS CENTER This popular children's introduction to the symphony orchestra with Dan Neesley on tuba and conductor Monte Perkins narrating. www.festivalcitysymphony.org

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NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT

THE TUBA” CONCERT BRADLEY

CITY 14 FESTIVAL SYMPHONY’S FREE “TUBBY 15 US BANK & FOX 6

9th Teddy Bear Day 11th National Grandparents’ Day 12th National Chocolate Milkshake Day

• Ages 3 - 5 Preschoolers participate in music, movement and visual art activities that encourage early reading and introduce beginning math concepts. (414) 3905437/www.bbcmkids.org

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SHOW LAKEFRONT PARK, PEWAUKEE Free show at 5:30pm.

414-322-8713 www.pewaukee.waterski.org

POP-IN 5 LABOR DAY WATER SKI 6BETTYPRE-SCHOOL 7 BRINN MUSEUM 10:30 a.m.

PEWAUKEE LAKE Free show at 6:30pm 414-350-8713 www.plwsc.org

PEWAUKEE LAKE WATER SKI SHOW

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Learn about the origins of American Halloween customs, play seasonal games of the period, enjoy hot cider in the stagecoach inn, take a two mile openair, horse-drawn wagon ride, carve pumpkins and turnips, and listen to scary (but familyfriendly) stories in the candlelit Herrling Sawmill. (920) 526-3271, wadehouse.org

HOUSE HISTORIC SITE, 17 16 WADE GREENBUSH

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The orchestra will perform three works that guide listeners of all ages through familiar fairytales. www.festivalcitysymphony.org

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TRIMBORN FARM PARK, GREENFIELD (Oct 1 - 2) Commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. $4 adults, $3 seniors/students, $10 family admission (2 adults, 3 children) on Sunday. (414) 5297744 www.milwaukeehistory.net

(414) 256-5412 www.milwaukeecountyzoo.org

Come to a better understanding of these precious animals and the role they play in our natural world.

(414) 256-5412 www.milwaukeecountyzoo.org

just fun and learning at the annual NotSo-Scary Halloween presented by Sendik’s Food Market! Children can trickor-treat in the Museum, 12 - 4 p.m., also the 28 and 29. It is free for members and free with regular paid admission for nonmembers. www.bbcmkids.org

CENTER An original play by Y York, commissioned by First Stage.

Inspired by the life and art of Milwaukee collage artist Della Wells, through November 13. www.firststage.org (414) 273-7206

sponsored by Sendik’s Food Markets.

(414) 256-5412 www.milwaukeezoo.org

DON’T TELL ME I CAN’T 29 HALLOWEEN 27 NOT-SO-SCARY SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN No scary tricks, 28 FLY TODD WEHR, MARCUS

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Enjoy FREE admission from 5 - 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. (414) 390KIDS(5437)/www.bbc

Presented by the Waukesha County Museum. Historic Downtown Waukesha 262-521-2859 www.waukeshacountymuseum.org

BANK & FOX 6 WOLF AWARENESS DAY 22 20 US NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT 21 BOO AT THE ZOO MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO sponsored by Sendik’s Food Markets.

A hike through the Enchanted Forest, live characters and a party with games, popcorn and cider are all part of this popular event. Get tickets early or you don’t stand a ghost of a chance.

Ttickets must be purchased and picked up in advance, 414 425-8550.

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AT THE MUSEUM 15 NIGHT WAUKESHA COUNTY MUSEUM

FESTIVAL CITY SYMPHONY’S “TELL ME A STORY” SYMPHONY SUNDAY CONCERT PABST THEATER

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16th Dictionary Day 24th National Bologna Day 28th National Chocolate Day

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT AT TRIMBORN FARM

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1 OCTOBER IS NATIONAL READING GROUP MONTHNATIONAL PHARMACY MONTH, NATIONAL BOOK MONTH

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(Oct 1 - 2) Take part in annual rituals of autumn for preparations of the arrival of winter. 262-594-6300 www.oldworldwisconsin.org

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1st World Vegetarian Day 4th National Golf Day 10th National Angel Food Cake Day

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1801 N. Prospect Ave. From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. free admission. This autumnal indoor/outdoor event celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Charles Allis Mansion with a beer garden, food from Mader's Restaurant and an Art and Craft Marketplace. www.charlesallis.org/414-278-8295

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