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COMPLIMENTARY • SUMMER 2012 EDITION

Mady Lehmann

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contents Features Keeping Cool and Safe.......... 4 A-to-Z Summer Fun..............6 Summer Learning.................10

Special Sections Camping with Allergies......... 9 Summer Reading...................12 Teen Driving Safety...............13

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BY CYNDI STRAYER

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ummer is a wonderful time to enjoy the great outdoors with your little one. However, it also important to remember that your baby or toddler is also more susceptible to heat and sun; plus, there are other safety issues to consider, such as keeping your child away from the grill to avoid accidental burns.

When it comes to keeping your child cool during the summer heat, it is up to the parents to monitor this because a baby or a toddler is not able to tell you that he or she is uncomfortable.

As Ann Keppler, RN, parent educator and coauthor of “The Simple Guide to Having a Baby,” said, “Unlike adults, babies cannot tell us they are thirsty. They aren’t able to take off their clothing if they are hot, turn on a fan, open a window or move to a cooler spot.”

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So as the temperature becomes hotter, parents and caregivers need to be the ones on alert to situations that may cause young children to overheat. Children are more apt to suffer heat stroke because their core body temperature can rise three to five times faster than an adults; therefore, parents need to watch for signs of overheating, which include sweating, damp hair, heat rash, rapid breathing and restlessness.

To help keep your child cool during the summer, Keppler offers the following suggestions: Dress your child in light-colored, loose-fitting and lightweight cotton clothing.

Make sure your child has plenty to drink. If your child is being breastfed or formula fed, make sure he or she is fed often and check for lots of wet diapers. If your baby is old enough to eat table foods, offer cool water in a sippy cup or bottle. When the temperature is 80 degrees outside,

a child needs five ounces of water an hour to prevent dehydration.

When you are outside, keep your child in the shade as much as possible. Also, use a stroller with a cover.

If your child is in the sun, cover the head with a wide-brimmed hat that protects your child’s face and back of the neck.

Use infant sunglasses that provide 99 to 100 percent UVA and UVB protection.

If your child shows signs of overheating, remove all clothing except the diaper and gently wipe his or her body with a cool, damp washcloth.

Then move your child to the coolest place possible, such as a room with air conditioning or a fan.

Never leave an infant or child alone in a hot car. Every year, children die needlessly from this type of deadly overheating.

Should your child develop signs of heatstroke, which includes a rapid rise in the child’s body temperature over 100 degrees; hot, dry, flushed skin; rapid or difficult breathing and your child does not respond to stimulus, seek immediate medical attention.

Besides the summer heat, parents should also protect their children from the following summer safety issues:

Water: Never leave a child unattended near water, not even for a second.

Children should wear life jackets in the pool and on a boat at all times.

Sandboxes:

Sun: Sunburn can occur in less than 20 minutes of direct sun exposure.

Sunscreen is not recommended for children 0-to-six months, so children this age should never be in direct sunlight.

Children ages six-to- 24 months should only spend one-to-two hours maximum in the sun even with sunscreen on. They should also not go outside during peak hours, which is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Sunscreen should be reapplied at least every two hours, more if the child is in water or sweating.

Feet: If your child is able to walk, shoes should be worn outside to protect your child’s feet from rocks, sharp objects, slivers and hot pavement.

One danger of sandboxes is that the sand can get everywhere. The most dangerous is sand in the eyes. If this should happen, rinse the eyes with a few handfuls of warm water, and, if necessary, see a doctor.

Sandboxes are also the bathroom for cats, raccoons and other creatures, so it is best to keep your child out of sandboxes that are not covered when not in use.

Swing Sets and Playground Equipment: Walking to close to a swing could get you or your child kicked or knocked over. Try to keep your child several feet away from the paths of the swing.

Only play on equipment with mulch, sand, pea gravel or recycled product beddings as these reduce the shock to a child’s body should he or she fall to the ground.

Stay away from slides that have been in the hot sun as these can burn a child’s skin.

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BY KIM K. SEIDEL

Wisconsin offers so much fun for your family that there’s no need to hear the dreaded, ” Im bored!” this summer. Another great thing is you won’t have to travel far to enjoy all of the activities that are ripe for the season and ready for your family to experience.

Arts & Crafts Fairs.

A summer weekend doesn’t fly by without a city hosting an arts and craft fair. Many times these shows are held in conjunction with a community’s annual festival. But other days, the fair in itself is large enough to keep your family busy all day long with sales booths, displays, demos, entertainment and food. Check out the Wisconsin Arts Board’s list at www.artsboard.wisconsin.gov.

Bed & Breakfasts (B&Bs).

When you think of going to a B & B, you probably think of a romantic get-away. But most accommodate children, too, and even pets. Provide your children with an overnight experience beyond the usual hotel with pool. B & Bs are often historic places surrounded by nature yet close to other activities. For more than 200 unique options: www.wisconsinbandb.com.

Cycling.

Ranked third in the country for cycling, Wisconsin is legendary for its thousands of miles of on- and off-road bike trails and scenic paths. The 32-mile Sparta-Elroy bike trail is the nation’s oldest rail grade bed. It’s famous for its three rock tunnels – one is nearly a mile long. It’s an experience your kids won’t soon forget. Keep rolling with a bike tour: www.elroy-sparta-trail.com.

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Dairyland.

It’s a great time for a road trip throughout America’s Dairyland. Wisconsin Cheese, the state’s signature attraction, is always in season. Visit the cheese makers and cheese shops to watch demos and sample cheese – the state produces 600 varieties. The cheesiest neighborhood is the Monroe area and surrounding Green County, home to the most cheese makers. Check out: www.eatwisconsincheese.com for cheese near you.

Entertainment.

It’s well-known that Summerfest in Milwaukee is the world’s largest music festival with bands on 13 stages. The 11-days of entertainment starts June 27. For top-notch entertainment: www.summerfest.com.

Fishing.

Free Fishing Weekend on all state lakes and streams is June 2-3. No licenses required.

Many state parks offer free fishing clinics. Take a trip up north to Ashland on Lake Superior for Kid’s Fishing Day, when experienced anglers and fish biologists teach kids where fish live and how to catch them, as well as equipment and casting techniques.

Cast a line near you: www.dnr.wi.gov.

Golfing mini-style.

Our state has 60 miniature golf and putt-putt golf courses to select from. Top Five mini golf destinations are Appleton, Big Bend, Ephraim, Green Bay and Hayward. Choose a green at: www.golflink.com.

Holidays.

Starting with Memorial Day (May 30), celebrate each summer holiday. Many communities hold parades and festivals to coincide with major holidays. The Fourth of July may be the most obvious celebration with fireworks and picnics, but also honor Flag Day (June 14). The country’s oldest Flag Day Parade with more than 120 bands and units honoring the flag and those who serve our country is June 9 in Appleton. Remember Dad on his special day for Father’s Day (June 17). The summer “unofficially” ends on Labor Day (Sept. 3), and soon following is Grandparents’ Day (Sept. 9.) Find holiday events: www.travelwisconsin.com.

Islands.

Escape to the beautiful islands along the state’s North Shore. Madeline Island, located on Lake Superior, is the largest of the Apostle Islands. Take a 2.5 mile ferry trip from Bayfield to enjoy the island, which features Big Bay State Park. The park offers over seven miles of hiking trails, camping and a beach that has been named one of the country’s “Top Secret Beaches.” Visit: http://bayfield.org.

Jungles.

Native Wisconsin.

Discover our state’s Native American Heritage – the art, traditions and culture of 11 tribes. Many museums, exhibits and cultural centers bring this heritage alive, including in Eau Claire and DePere.

Milwaukee Public Museum also has a world-class showcase of contemporary Native American life. Pow-wows, honoring traditions and celebrating culture, including at Indian Summer Festival in Milwaukee, are held. See: www.indiansummer.org.

Outdoors.

National Forest Camping. Choose from more than 50 campgrounds and recreation areas in the Chequamegon/Nicolet National Forest. Organized in two parts, the Chequamegon in northwest Wisconsin and the Nicolet in the northeast, spans over 1.5 million acres.

The Great Divide National Scenic Byway runs through the national forest’s center for 29 miles between Glidden and Hayward. Visit: www.fs.fed.us.

Parks.

Take advantage of the wide variety of Wisconsin’s 99 gorgeous state parks, forests and recreation areas. The state park system gives your family boundless opportunities to hike, bike, canoe, picnic, camp and more. Our family favorite is Perrot State Park in Trempealeau. Hike to: www.trempealeau.net.

Quilting.

For a quieter activity, try quilting and sewing with your children.

For inspiration, start with a visit to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts in Cedarburg. Changing exhibits, classes and other displays can help you get started together: www.wiquiltmuseum.com

Jungles in Wisconsin? No, but the tropical environment can be found at The Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee and numerous wildlife zoos were you can watch monkeys swing and lions roam the land. Other animal opportunities include working dairy farms to exotic animals. Find birds, reptiles and more: www.travelwisconsin.com.

With Your Kids This Summer!

Kickapoo Valley Reserve.

At the heart of the Driftless Area, the Kickapoo River offers stunning scenery on 8,569 acres of land, between La Farge and Ontario. For visitors, The Kickapoo Valley Reserve is open yearround for recreation, education and special events. See: www.kvr.state.wi.us.

• Hiking • Biking • Camping • Canoeing

Lighthouse.

• Wildlife Watching

Thirty-five historic lighthouses are still standing on Wisconsin’s shores. Lighthouses have guided navigators through Great Lakes and inland waters for nearly 150 years. Many lighthouse grounds are open to the public and several offer tours. Door County Lighthouse Festival is June 8-10. Go to www.lighthousefriends.com.

Milwaukee.

Sometimes, the most fun can be found right in your own city. Grab the opportunity with the longer days to visit the Milwaukee County Zoo, as well as the museums, libraries and parks that you might not visit other months. Take a day off: www.visitmilwaukee.org.

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River towns.

Drive along the Mississippi River to enjoy picturesque views and discover hidden gems in the quaint river towns along Highway 35, known as “The Great River Road.� There’s Fountain City, Cochrane, Alma, Nelson, Pepin, Stockholm, Maiden Rock, Bay City, Prescott and others to discover. Find these gems: www.mississippiriver.org.

State Capitol.

Along with a tour and a walk around our beautiful state capitol in Madison, the city offers something for everyone in your family. Spend time at Henry Vilas Zoo (it’s free), Madison Children’s Museum, Olbrich Botanical Gardens and UW-Arboretum. The community is also a mecca for recreation: visitmadison.com.

Yeah for caving!

Wisconsin is home to several breathtaking caves to journey underground with your family. Check out Crystal Cave in Spring Valley, Cave of the Mounds in Blue Mounds, Kickapoo Indian Caverns in Wauzeka and Eagle Cave in Blue River: www.acoolcave.org.

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With all of the activities in Wisconsin, it’s too easy to forget to make sure you and your family get plenty of rest and relaxation this summer. When it comes right down to it, that’s what summer is for.

Kimberly K. Seidel is the mom of two daughters, and they love discovering new places to visit in Wisconsin.

Train trips.

Take your children back in time aboard one of seven operating trains offering excursions, including three steam-powered locomotives, two diesels and a pair of electric trolleys. Several parks offer narrow gauge railroads, including the Fennimore Railroad Society Museum, Bay Beach Park in Green Bay, Little A-Merrick-A Amusement Park in Marshall, Carson Park in Eau Claire and the Riverside and Great Northern Preservation Society in Wisconsin Dells. Chug on: www.travelwsiconsin.com.

Under the Stars.

The big, bright evening summer sky is perfect for spending time under the stars. Wisconsin is home to world-class astronomy and space research institutions, state-of-the-art planetariums and world-renowned observatories. Yerkes Observatory in Lake Geneva is the most famous in our state. The Great Refractor, with its 40-inch diameter lens, remains the largest spyglass ever built. Fly over: www.wisconsinastronomy.org.

Voyage to Waterfalls.

Wisconsin’s largest waterfalls range from Big Manitou Falls at 165 feet and Little Manitou Falls at 30 feet, both in Douglas County. Waterfalls will awe your kids and soothe your stresses away.

Ashland County boasts three other huge waterfalls – Morgan at 80 to 100 feet; and Copper and Brownstone at 30 to 40 feet. Superior and Potato River falls in Iron County stand at 80 feet. For a complete list, go to www.visitwisconsin.com.

Water fun.

When you talk about having fun in the water with your kids, you may be planning a trip to Wisconsin Dells, the world’s water park capital. The Dells is a win-win for everyone with so many attractions, especially the thrilling water slides: www.wisdells.com.

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Xtreme sports.

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f your child has allergies or asthma, make sure that he or she is aware of the hidden allergy and asthma triggers that may be encountered out on his or her camping adventure this summer.

By knowing about the allergy and asthma triggers outside, your child will be prepared for anything while he or she is at camp.

Here are the most common summer triggers:

child just needs to be more aware and prepared.

Information is from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

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If your child is allergic to stinging insects, then stings from insects such as wasps and hornets can cause a life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis. Therefore, if your child does have an allergy to stinging insects and has been given an injectable adrenaline (such as Epi-peen), make sure your child know to carry it with him or her at all times. Your child should also know that an adult at camp should be trained to give the injection if it is needed.

MOLD If you are going camping, be sure to air out your tent in advance of your camping trip. Clean up any mold with a diluted bleach and water mixture.

Mold spores can trigger allergy and asthma attacks.

POISON IVY Teach your child to be on the lookout for plants like poison ivy and poison oak, which can cause a serious itchy skin rash when touched or brushed against. Be sure your child has packed ointments, lotions and antihistamines to treat this and any potential allergic skin reactions. Also, have your child wear long pants if he or she will be hiking through weedy and bushy areas where these plants may be hiding.

CAMPFIRE One of the favorite things about camping is the campfire. However, the smoke from a campfire is a harmful irritant to people with asthma. The smoke can make it hard to breathe and can trigger an asthma attack. Teach your child to sit further away from the campfire and have the camp counselor or a friend toast his or her marshmallows. Your child should also learn to move away from the fire if the wind blows the smoke in his or her direction.

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FISH, NUTS, EGGS AND OTHER FOODS Nuts, eggs, milk, fish and shellfish are the most common food allergens for both children and adults. Anyone with these types of allergies has learned to avoid these foods if there is a history of allergies to these foods.

If your child has food allergies and you are not supplying all of the foods for the trip, be sure to pack along some healthy non-allergenic snacks for your child as well as a list of foods that your child is allergic to. Give this list to your child’s camp in advance so the camp cooks can buy safe, non-allergenic foods for your child.

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FIRST AID Most importantly, if your child does have allergies or asthma, remember to pack all medications in a first aid kit before he or she leaves for camp, such as Epi-pen, an inhaler, antihistamines and cortisone.

Just because your child has allergies or asthma, doesn’t mean he or she can’t have the same wonderful camp experience as his or her friends. Your

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s children dream of sleeping late and playing in the pool all summer, some parents focus on the importance of enhancing their children’s learning. Why do they focus on learning during the summer? Because data shows that during the summer months, students suffer a loss in learning known as the “summer slide.”

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• Students experience significant learning loss when they do not participate in educational activities during the summer months. Research shows that students on average score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer than they do on the same tests at the end of the school year.

• On average, students lose about 2.6 months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills during the summer.

• Low-income students experience greater summer learning losses than their higher income peers. On average, middle-income students experience slight gains in reading performance during summer vacation.

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• Low-income students experience about a two month loss in reading achievement. • The achievement gap in reading scores between higher and lower income students grows during the summer. Research shows that student achievement for both middle- and lower-income students improves at a similar rate during the school year; low-income students experience a higher level of summer learning loss during their elementary school years.

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The importance of summer learning needs to be a community wide commitment. Schools and communities need to ensure that there are quality programs available to all students, no matter their socioeconomic status. Public agencies, community organizations and local schools and universities need to join forces and take on the fight to combat summer learning loss. With a collaborative effort, the quality and accessibility of programs will increase and students will see the direct benefit when school is back in session in the fall.

If you are a parent and do not have access to these types of summer programs through your schools or community, you can still help your child by encouraging your child to read daily. The best way to do this is provide your child with books they enjoy. Go to your local library or start a book swap with some of your relatives and friends.

If we encourage our children to read over the summer, we can have them retain their learning and help them achieve success.

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SUMMER READING What will you be reading?

One of the best gifts you can give your child is the love of reading. By encouraging your child to read you are helping him or her develop and maintain a vital skill that will help them in school and in life.

A great place to start is at your local library. Not only does the library offer summer reading programs, but also the librarians are extremely knowledgeable and can suggest book titles that are appropriate for your child’s reading level as well as being books your child will enjoy. Here are some books recommended by the American Library Association:

For Infants to age 2: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown A bedtime book with illustrations that provides a lot to talk about as the story leads the main character and your child to sleep.

Baby Bathtime! By Dawn Sirett A lift-the-flap book that helps babies explore the world around them.

Ages 3-5: All the World by Liz Garton Scanion Follow a circle of family and friends through a day of enjoying the world around them and their many connections.

Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy In this humorous, rhyming book, Little Mabel blows a bubble that surrounds her baby brother.

He happily floats through the neighborhood as everyone else follows and tries to figure out how to rescue him.

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Ages: 6-9: Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters by Lenore Look When Alvin’s father takes him camping to instill a love of nature, Alvin makes a new friend and learns he can be brave despite his own fear of everything.

My Abuelita by Tony Johnston A young boy uses lyrical language and a little Spanish to tell about his amazing grandmother.

Ages 10-12: The Magician’s Elephant

by Kate DiCamillo Ten-year-old Peter meets a fortuneteller in the market who tells him his sister, who is presumed dead, is actually alive. He then goes on a series of adventures as he tries to find her.

The Great Gilly Hopkins

by Katherine Paterson Gilly is an 11-year-old foster child who refuses to bond with anyone until she meets her match in a wise and kind foster mother named Mrs. Trotter.

12 and up: Serendipity Market by Penny Blubaugh When the world tilts off its axis, storytellers from around the world must gather and share their versions of folk and fairy tales to help get the world in balance.

Winter Girls by Laurie Halse Anderson Lia struggles to overcome her anorexia after her friend dies.

For more book lists, go to the following websites:www.ala.org/tools/libfactsheets/alalibraryfa ctsheet23 http://childrensbooks.about.com/od/forpar ents/tp/summer_reading.htm

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een drivers are more likely to be in a motor vehicle crash than any other age group, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT). And for two out of every three teen drivers killed in a crash, it’s their first and last accident.

Driving errors, such as inattentive driving and driving too fast, are the cause of most teen crashes. That is why parents must play a role in preventing their teen from becoming a statistic and starting early is vital, especially since the risk for a crash is higher in the first year of driving than at any other time in a person’s driving career.

Wisconsin has done its part to help save young lives and keep roads safer by passing legislation for the graduated driver license (GDL) in 2000. It’s been proven that GDL has reduced high-risk driving situations for new drivers.

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New State Farm Survey Shows Most Licensed Teen Drivers Still Text While Driving In April 2012, State Farm Insurance Company released the results of a new survey that showed the majority of teens (57 percent) admit to texting while driving despite the widespread attention surrounding the dangers of this risky practice.

Conducted by phone in February by Harris Interactive, the survey was completed by contacting 652 young drivers in the U.S., ages 14-17 years old, including 280 who have a driver’s license or permit and 362 who plan to get a driver’s license.

It seems despite all the academic research available indicating the consequences of texting while driving, our teens are still not getting the message. The truth is, the consequences of texting while driving can be as severe as drunk driving; yet some teens still don't see it that way.

In the survey, fewer teens view texting while driving as leading to fatal consequences as compared to drinking and driving.

Of 14- to 17-year-olds who intend to have or already have a driver's license, the survey found that 35 percent strongly agree that if they regularly text and drive they will be killed someday.

In contrast, the majority of teens, 57 percent, strongly agree that regularly drinking and driving will be fatal.

The survey also showed that more teens think they could get into an accident when drinking while driving versus texting while driving. In the survey, of these same teens, 63 percent strongly agree they will get into an accident if they regularly text and drive. This compares with 83 percent who strongly agree they will get into an accident if they regularly drink and drive.

Parents Play a Vital Role The survey affirms the vital role parents play in keeping their new drivers safe behind the wheel. Teens who refrain from texting while driving were much more likely to report having frequent talks with their parents about safe driving.

Talks Decline When Needed Most The survey also revealed a sharp decline in parent/teen interactions about driving after teens receive their driver's license. Teens who have a learner's permit are more than twice as likely as those who already have a license to report that they talk often with their parents about driving (46 percent vs. 22 percent). This is despite the fact that the first year after receiving a license brings the highest lifetime crash risk.

“The conversation should not end when teens get their license,” says said Chris Mullen, Director of Technology Research at State Farm. “Through this survey and other teen driver research, we know that ongoing parental involvement in the learning process is key to keeping teen drivers safe behind the wheel.”

For more information on a wide variety of topics for families on the State Farm teen driving website, go to http://teendriving.statefarm.com/. This sight includes research and statistics, tips on teaching teens to drive as well as tools and apps (NOTE: apps on the right hand side under “featured tools” may appeal to families working with teens to develop strong driving skills).

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In addition, teens gain much needed driving experience under lower-risk conditions, including driving during daylight and without their friends.

It is the job of parents and their teen to work together to ensure the GDL prevents a fatal car crash. The three parts of the GDL are: the instruction permit, the probationary license with restrictions and, at age 18, the regular state driver’s license without restrictions.

START WITH A PERMIT AND PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE A teen must be at least 15-1/2 years old to apply for their “temps” or instruction permit. One of the requirements for the permit is to be enrolled in or have completed driver education. These days, driver education is often taken outside of the high school classroom at driver training schools.

The teen driver’s permit is valid for 12 months, but can be renewed for another year if the teen needs more practice time or more time to complete requirements to obtain a probationary driver’s license.

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At least 30 hours of supervised driving experience is required, including 10 hours in the darkness. Practice matters. Experts recommend not depending on the driving school’s instructor for the majority of practice time on the road for your teen.

Parents can’t fool Dennis Glaman, a driving instructor at Zimmerman Driving School in Onalaska, the state’s oldest driving school operating under the same ownership since 1966. When he takes teens out on the road, he knows whether or not they’ve been practicing. Glaman’s advice for parents of teen drivers: Give teens the opportunity to get behind the wheel with you.

When teens aren’t meeting their minimum driving requirements, he can tell simply by the fact that “they don’t drive well,” says Glaman. Among his clues are that teens aren’t looking and watching for signs and other markers, and they’re not signaling or slowing down when they need to be decelerating.

To help you efficiently keep track of your teen’s driving time, a driving log is included in the required manual, “Wisconsin Motorist Handbook.” A log can also be downloaded at the Wisconsin DOT website.

Many experts recommend the use of a parent-teen safe driving contract to acknowledge the high risks of driving and bring safety to the forefront. By having a contract, your teen will see first-hand in writing the privileges and responsibilities associated with driving, as well as clear expectations and consequences for breaking rules set in the contract. A sample contract at the DOT website can be a good starting point.

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Out on the road with your teens, parents need to advise them and to ensure that they are aware of their surroundings. Teach them about blind spots, which can be extremely dangerous for new drivers, says Glaman, who also worked at the state DOT for nearly 20 years.

A common error Glaman witnesses is teens not slowing down soon enough before making a turn. Have your teen practice turning and signaling correctly, including looking before he or she crosses a street or intersection.

With all of the extra distractions in the teen world, including cell phones, parents may also worry about those dangers when their teens drive. It is a law that teens can’t talk or text on their cell phones. Parents need to remind their teens about the consequences of breaking this law.

Glaman recommends that parents limit distractions, including turning off the radio when teens first begin to drive. After putting in several hours, parents can click on the radio and see how their teens react to the music and talking. If the radio doesn’t seem to be interrupting their focus, parents can leave it on.

Once a teen becomes more confident about handling distractions on the road, on the radio and from their supervising passenger, parents can invite immediate family members and/or one friend to ride along, Glaman says.

This will help to increase their tolerance for distractions, while a parent is still along to prevent situations from growing out of control, such as sibling arguing or music blasting.

After teens earn their probationary driver’s license, their parents shouldn’t become strangers to the still-new driver. Ride along with your teen regularly during the week to see how they’re handling their driving privileges.

During the first nine months or until they turn 18, teens have a probationary license that limits and restricts who can ride with them, the hours they can drive by themselves and late night/early morning driving times.

Once teens turn 18, they may take a test for their regular state-issued license. And if they pass, they will no longer have any of the restrictions of the GDL. Kimberly K. Seidel has one daughter who is about one year away from obtaining her driver’s permit.

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Kohl’s Wild Theater Brown Deer Public Library Zoological Society of Milwaukee, free, 3:30 p.m. Interactive, family-friendly program promotes conservation of wildlife and animal habitats www.zoosociety.org

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Story Time in the Galleries Milwaukee Art Museum, 10:30 a.m. Come hear a story that relates to a work of art in the galleries, then create your own story or drawing to take home.www.mam.org.

Plant Tour & Natural Community Identification Retzer Nature Center, 9-11 a.m.

Hike the Retzer grounds and identify the plants in bloom.

(262) 896-8007 or waukeshacountyparks.com

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Wildlife Wonders Betty Brinn Museum, ages 3 and older, 2 p.m. Get close to nature with educators from Lakeshore State Park! bbcmkids.org

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Sunset Zoofari Sponsored by Tri City National Bank. Summer sizzles at the zoo during these musical evenings, 6 - 9 p.m., Reduced admission rates apply.

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Waukesha. Come celebrate creatures that fly and make your own wings to take home.

10 a.m., register by July 13 at (262) 548-7801

Waukesha County Fair from July 18 - 22. For more information visit www.waukeshacountyfair.com

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Butterflies - - The Wonder Of Our Summer Insects, 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. Register by July 23. (262) 896-8007 or waukeshacountyparks.com

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to 10 p.m. Parade, five entertainment stages, old car show, carnival and tons of fish & chips and a fireworks finale. www.portwashingtontourism.com

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