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Welcome to the Parkview Family Birthing Centers. Here, every baby is a miracle, and every birth
is a moment to cherish forever. So, to make your babys arrival even more special, Parkview now
offers a birth planner at all Family Birthing Centers. Someone to guide you through every step of the
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Little miracle. Big welcome.
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Want to give yourkids a boost?
Help them find a school where theyll thrive!Thanks to Indianas new School Scholarship Act,
many Indiana children now qualify for educationalvouchers that will allow them to attend the school
that they and their parents believe is best.
Make sure that you understand this great opportunity.
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P A R E N T S :
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Life Steps6- 7 EXPECTINGPregnancy, breastfeeding and bone health
8- 9 BABIES | 0-1 YEARSBrain development fascinating topic
10-11 TODDLERS | 1-3 YEARSSeparation emotions improve with time
12-13 TYKES | 4-8 YEARSExtra-curricular activities abig part of childs life
14-15 PRETEENS | 9-12 YEARSMother stands by as her boy bullies
20-21 TEENS | 13-18 YEARSIts college financial aid time
6 EXPECTINGCalcium very important forpregnant, breastfeeding women
16-19 CHILDRENS BRAINSNew evidence showsdevelopment like a garden
25-26 RECIPESQuick and healthy are keyto these new recipes
Special features, tips and more7 Fort Wayne resident writes enchanting story
15 Rios story is must see
11 Grandsons like candy with xylitol
13 Secret Millionaires Club inspires
22-23Yoga is good for whole person, easy to do at home25 Delicious, guilt-free ways to satisfy winter cravings
26 Tips for quick and healthy meals
27 Seven breastfeeding facts
28 Breastfeeding good brain food
Teachable moments5 POOPED-OUT PARENT PAGE
Have fun and get it all done
Humor Helps24 FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY
Local families sharetheir funny stories
Calendar30-32 FAMILY EVENTS
Activities for youand your family
CONTENTS >>>
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Did you know your brain and your childs brain is like a garden? In this issue weare focusing on new brain discoveries. This is important information for everyone especially parents and grandparents and everyone else who loves children. Share thisinformation with friends and family.
Just recently I started a Facebook page for the Family Magazine. Our website atfwfamily.com has lots of good information and I update it often. Our Facebook pageprovides an additional way for our readers to connect and interact. If you havent done soalready, please go to facebook.com/KPCFamilyMagazine and click on like so that youcan be part of the family!
Once again thank you to all the people who take the time to offer story ideas, sharephotos and/or send infunny stories or articles.This magazine is meantto reflect the interestsand needs of our readers.We also try to be avehicle for all thewonderful family-focused organizations,agencies, resources,businesses and eventswho want to reachparents in the greaterFort Wayne area.Advertiser support keepsthis magazine free andour Friends of theFamily enable us to
provide mail subscrip-tions at no charge tofamilies in the greaterFort Wayne area. Youcan sign up atfwfamily.com.
I urge you to use our online calendar at fwfamily.com to submit events and to findactivities for your family. Our event listings in print are just a small selection from what is
available online so visit the calendar at fwfamily.com often. If you ever have any problemsnavigating the online calendar contact me and I will help you through!
Wishing you the very best in 2012!Enjoy your family!
Volume 8, Issue 1January/ February 2012
Greater FW Family aims to provide parents withhelpful information so they can make sounddecisions while raising and educating theirchildren. Every child is unique. Please consideryour childs individual development and needswhen using parenting information. Authorsopinions and advice presented in FW Family donot necessarily reflect the opinions of FW Familyand may not be applicable to all children. Wewelcome your comments.
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JUDITH CUNNINGHAM >>>Cunningham is the founder and
executive director of the MontessoriModel United Nations, has nearly 30
years of experience as a Montessori
teacher and administrator in the U.S.
and Canada and has traveled in Europe
and Asia on behalf of the Montessori
community. She holds an AMI
Elementary (6-12) Diploma from Bergamo, Italy, in addition to a
masters in counseling psychology and graduate certification in
ABBEY M EYER >>>
Meyer, a Kendallville
native, is a senior atValparaiso University. Sheis majoring in new-media
journalism andart/ photography and is aformer KPC Media Group intern. She owns aphotography and design business, A. Meyer
Photography, online at ameyerphoto.com.
DR. JOHNROSEMOND >>>Rosemond is Americas
most widely-read
parenting authority. He
is a best-selling author,
columnist, speaker andfamily psychologist.
More information at rosemond.com.
JANNUARY, FEBRUARY CONTRIBUTORS >>>
ERIN DOUCETTE
>>>Doucette is thepresentation editor
for KPC Media
Group, leading
design and layout
for several of its
publications. She, her husband,
Stephen, daughters Ella, 4, and Eva, 2,live in Huntertown. Her blog can be
read at fwfamily.com. She can be e-
mailed at [email protected].
DR. TERRY GAFF>>>
Gaff is medicaldirector of the
emergency depart-ment at ParkviewNoble Hospital in
Kendallville and theNoble County EMS. He can be
reached at [email protected].
JANRICHARDSON
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success
Consider how a child might feel in asmoke-filled room; then prepareyourself to say something like: Dad, Iknow you smoke and thats yourchoice, but Im choosing not to have
Jacob around second-hand smoke. Itsnot good for him.
Talk about everything you see and do.Itll sound something like this: Goodmorning, my sweet little dimple. I amgoing to change your diaper so that youfeel nice and dry. Ooooh! This diaperfeels dry.
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Both pregnancy and breast-feeding cause changes and placeextra demands on a womansbody.
During pregnancy, the babygrowing in its mothers wombneeds plenty of calcium todevelop its skeleton. This need isespecially great during the lastthree months of the pregnancy. Ifthe mother does not get enoughcalcium, her baby will draw whatit needs from its mothers bones.Fortunately (unless a mother isstill a teenager), pregnancyappears to help protect a womans calcium reservesin several ways:
Pregnant women absorb calcium better from foodand supplements than women who are not pregnant.This is especially true during the last half ofpregnancy, when the baby is growing quickly andhas the greatest need for calcium. During pregnancy,women produce more estrogen, a hormone thatprotects bones. Any bone mass lost duringpregnancy is typically restored within several months
There is some evidence that the more times a womanhas been pregnant (for at least 28 weeks), the greater
her bone density and the lower her risk of fracture.Teenage mothers may be at especially high risk
for bone loss during pregnancy and for osteoporosislater in life. Unlike older women, these mothers arestill building much of their total bone mass duringtheir teenage years. The unborn babys need todevelop its skeleton may compete with the teenagemothers need for calcium to build her own bones,
Pregnancy,breastfeeding
and bone
health
H E A L T H Y B O D I E S
It is important for pregnant,
breastfeeding women to get
1,000 mg of calcium daily
Pregnant womenabsorb calcium
better from food
and supplementsthan women whoare not pregnant.This is especially
true during the lasthalf of pregnancy,
when the baby isgrowing quickly
and has thegreatest need for
calcium.
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compromising her ability to achieveoptimal bone mass that will helpprotect her from osteoporosis later inlife. Pregnant teens should beespecially careful to get enough
calcium during and after their babiesare born to minimize any bone loss.Studies have shown that women
often lose 3 to 5 percent of their bonemass during breastfeeding. Theamount of calcium the mother needsdepends on the amount of breastmilk produced and how long breast-feeding continues. Bone loss may alsooccur during breastfeeding becausethe mother produces less estrogen the hormone that protects bones. Thegood news is that like the bone lostduring pregnancy bone lost during
breastfeeding is usually recovered
within six months after breastfeedingends.The National Academy of Sciences
recommends that women who arepregnant or breastfeeding consume1,000 mg (milligrams) of calciumeach day. For pregnant teens, therecommended intake is 1,300 mg a
day.Good sources of calcium includelow-fat dairy products, such as milk,yogurt, cheese and ice cream; darkgreen, leafy vegetables, such asbroccoli; canned sardines and salmonwith bones; tofu, almonds, corntortillas and foods fortified with
calcium, such as orange juice, cerealsand breads. In addition, your doctorwill probably prescribe a vitamin andmineral supplement.
(Contributed by the U.S. Foodand Drug Administration.)
From Page 6CALCIUMBY NADINE KLINE
Anna Through the Forest, an enchanting storywritten by Fort Wayne resident Gabe Berry, is about a
young girl named Anna.
Anna wanders through theforest feeling glum and toosmall. Meeting whimsicalcharacters who encourage andinspire her to believe in herself,Anna finds her way, discoversself-confidence, courage anddetermination.
The book is beautifullyillustrated by Dipanwita Biswas.
Share this story with young children so that they,too, can discover trusting in their own abilities andjudgement. My children loved the story and wanted tohear it again and again.
Fort Wayne resident
writes enchanting story
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BY JUDITH CUNNINGHAMThere is a buzz in education circles regarding
current brain research and the link to braindevelopment and learning. The results support thework of Dr. Maria Montessori, who created the firstdevelopmental, brain-based education program.
As one of the first women to achieve a medicaldegree from the University of Rome at the turn of
the century, Montessori used the scientific tools ofobservation and research to understand howchildren learn.
From her observation of children, sheconcluded that children learn best through concreteexperiences. She also discovered that children learnbest when they can engage all of their senses inmanipulating materials As a result she designed
learning by encouraging children to exercise their
curiosity through exploration with real objects andthrough real experiences.
Also inherent in the Montessori classroom is thefreedom to choose any lesson that has beenpresented to the child. Another component is theorganization and structure of the learning materialsthat provide the responsibility for learning.
Montessori outlined four stages of development
and created a learning environment unique to eachone. She recognized that children have sensitiveperiods for learning, which she saw as windows ofopportunity during which learning of a particularskill or concept was enhanced if the environmentprovided an application for that sensitivity.
The prepared environment is the link for a childto reach his potential. Montessori determined the
Brain development fascinating topicL E A R N I N G
(Dr. MariaMontessori)
concluded thatchildren learn best
through concreteexperiences. Shealso discovered
that children learnbest when they can
engage all of their
senses inmanipulating
materials.
Judith Cunningham
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pleasing, clean, safe, orderly, have appropriate sized furnitureand an atmosphere that would be supportive of the studentsexperiences with order, and reflective of the interest the adulthas with the child.
Furthermore, the Montessori environment providesfreedom of choice, allowing the child to act independently,and to learn to take responsibility for his actions.
Diamond and Hopson in their Magic Trees of the Mind:How to Nurture Your Childs Intelligence, Creativity, andHealthy Emotions from Birth through Adolescenceresearched the components of an enriched environment tostimulate brain development and found the Montessori
environment most closely matches current research.MARK YOUR CALENDAR: In keeping with our effort to stay
abreast of the most important research in childhood braindevelopment and learning Oak Farm is hosting Dr. StephenHughes, a prominent neuropsychologist at Oak FarmMontessori School on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. He is a leader inresearching childhood brain development and how suchdevelopment and learning is supported by the Montessori
From Page 8
MONTESSORI
A cheerful tale of a
bird that is takenaway from his habitatby an animal hunterhired by a exotic petstore deep inWisconsin. At a redlight the truck driverslammed on thebreaks carelessly andout flew the bird, Rio,in the cold andtormenting snow. Anso his adventurebegan. A must see!
REVIEWED BY ETHAN KLINE, AGE 10
Rios story ismust see
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BY JOHN ROSEMOND
Q: Im a stay-at-home mom whoattends a momsgroup that meetsevery two weeks.Every time I leavemy 30-month-oldin the play group,
which is supervisedby two olderwomen, he cries.Shouldnt thisclingy phase beover by now?
A: Notnecessarily. Distress
over separationgenerally peaksbetween 18 and 24months, but suchdistress in a childyour sons age isntcause for concern.
Keep in mind that the only way your toddler is
going to learn that separation from you is okay is ifyou separate from him without any show of anxiety,as if its the most normal thing in the world. Youmustnt give him the impression that he can causeyou to change decisions by acting like his world iscoming apart. The way to do this is to just give him akiss, hand him over to the person in charge, andleave.
A d h lik
group of toddlers. Children this age dont play cooper-atively. In a group, they are more likely to act like
independent island nations that launch pre-emptivestrikes at one another every so often, snatching toysand so on. The relative aggressiveness of some of theother children in the group may be intimidating. If so,thats not reason for you to stop attending your momsouting, but you might consider leaving your son athome with a sitter.
My final word is one of encouragement: Take a
Separation emotions
improve with timeTake a break fromchild rearing more
than once everytwo weeks.
How about twicea week? The
more often you
separate fromhim, the more
quickly hes goingto adjust toseparation.
John Rosemond
G RO W I N G PA I N S
Parent can help by not letting child see their anxiety when leaving
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Extra-curricular activities
a big part of childs life
G RO W I N G U P
ERIN DOUCETTEIll admit it. In the beginning I
didnt put a whole lot of thoughtinto the extra-curricular activities Ichose for Ella. We put her in aswimming class because I liked theidea of her getting comfortable in a
pool at a young age. And it gaveher and I a nice winter-time outingto the local Y.
Then she took T-ball onesummer, along with her cousin at avery nice facility practically nextdoor. That was a no-brainer.
Then she mentioned dance and
honestly, what parent doesnt wantto see their little girl twirl in a tutuat some point?
Ive always been leery aboutoverscheduling though. She hasher whole life to have a busyschedule. For as long as possible Iwant her to have days that she
spends in her jammies, buildingforts with her sister, with nowhereto go. It is a childhood, afterall. Soshes always had a break in betweenstarting something new. And nevermore than one thing at a time.
But then we started to think alittle more about what we put heri A 4 I d d if h ld
Adjusting to daughters
schedule a new stageFor as long as
possible I want herto have days thatshe spends in her
jammies, buildingforts with her sister,
with nowhere togo. It is achildhood, afterall.
Erin Doucette
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already be behind in gymnastics becausethose classes really start young. And to behonest, she was a little behind. She didntknow how to do a summersault. Maybeweve spent too much time building forts.But she learned over her summer class.
And then somewhere in the mix, shestarted preschool. And now that its hersecond year of preschool, she attendsthree days a week. Shes taking danceagain one night a week. For the wholeschool year.
It doesnt sound like a lot, but betweenthe days I work, go to the gym, and she
does her activities, our schedule isnt openlike it once was.
Its taking some getting used to when Ischedule appointments or out-of-towntrips. Our 4-year-old is starting to have herown life!
After talking with family and friends ofolder, middle school children, I can see thatIm just in the beginning of the crazinessthat starts when you have multiple childreninvolved in various activities.
My husbands cousin was recentlylooking for recipes for food you can eatwith your hands, in your car, because theyare so busy shuffling their three kids fromactivity to activity.
I just met my neighbor for the first timelast year. Shes lived four houses down forfive years. Shes never home because herboys are in football.
So I see a little bit where our lifesheading. As a parent I can control howmany activities they do, but even with justone apiece, I see our lives getting busier
and busier.And with Ella starting full-day kinder-
garten next year, our fort-building days arereally numbered. It makes me a little sad.
I think this weekend well stay home.And never get out of our jammies.
From Page 12
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESSecret
MillionairesClub
inspiresWe created the Secret Millionaires Club
to entertain and enlighten kids aboutbusiness and financial matters, says AndyHeyward, CEO and co-founder of A2
Entertainment, The intention was never toteach kids how to read a balance sheet, wesimply wanted to help them understand theworld they live in. It is a timely topic thatwe are gratified to see expand to television
and intoschools tospread these
valuablelessons.
WatchSecretMillionairesClubwebisodes atsmckids.com
or the TV episodes on the Hub newtork.Visits the website to enter in the Grow
Your Own Business Challenge for a chanceto win $5,000. Deadline is Jan. 20.
A very nice website. It can teach you tonever give up, and to always follow yourdreams. I recommend this website toeveryone, and to all ages. Please visit
smckids.com. ETHAN KLINE, AGE 10I think itll be a great show for kids
because its giving them an inspiration andsomeone to look up to. YUSUF TAWASH,AGE 15, AFS EXCHANGE STUDENT WITH THEKLINE FAMILY
It seems to be a very inspiring andlearning experience for small children about
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Mother stands by as
her boy bullies
B E H A V I O R
Mom of boy
being pushed
around
wanders howto handle
situation
BY JOHN ROSEMONDQ: My 7-year-old homeschooled son, whose
personality is generally sweet and somewhatgoofy, goes to a 4-hour class once a week with fiveother boys. He gets along fine with all the boysbut one in particular constantly attempts tointimidate him.
Since all the moms are required to be in theroom, this boys behavior cant get too out ofcontrol, but its on the edge of bullying. He pushesmy son aside when they get into line, blocks hispath to the door, and does other equally physical
things.When these sorts of things happen, my son
looks at me as if he wants to cry. I try toencourage him to be strong and stand his groundand have also told him that being in the back isno big deal. I am trying to let him work it out butit is hard to watch at times.
Do you have any advice for me?
A: My first suggestion would be for you to askthe boys mother if she would help her son resolvehis boundary issues, but since shes in the roomtoo, she has surely seen what youve seen. Since
she hasnt put a stop to it, she is either a typicalbullys mom who denies that her son is doinganything inappropriate or she sees this as simplytypical boy stuff.
My second suggestion is to stop giving yourson conflicting messages. Either he should standhis ground or he should accept that being in theback of the line is no big deal, but he cant do
both.Personally, Id tell him to ignore the boy. In
fact, Id tell him to wait until the boy gets in line,and then get into line at least two people behindhim. In other words, Id encourage him to stopgiving this boy opportunity to knock him around.
See BULLYINGpage 15
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The fact is that in any group of boys,a pecking order will emerge and theresnot much one can do about it.
Having been a boy, and having beensubjected to more than my share ofpecking, I can tell you that any attempt
to solve this problem for your son is notgoing to work and may make mattersworse.
If you cant remove your son (oryourself) from this group exercise, then Ithink you need to become resigned tothe fact that this sort of stuff betweenboys, while certainly not desirable, is
something your son is probably going tohave to work out for himself.
Q: Both my husband and I have 7-year-olds from previous marriages. Myhusbands ex routinely sends herdaughter home from visits with newpresents. The last few involved an iPod,
cell phone and a Nintendo DS. This isstoking rivalry between the two girls. DoI have a right to ban the use of some ofthese things in my house?
A: Well of course you do! You notonly have the right to ban the use ofthese electronics in your home, you havethe right to tell your stepdaughters
mother that gifts you feel are inappro-priate, gifts that you would not havepurchased, will not be allowed in yourhome. She can keep them at her house.
But is your husband on the samepage? Since you hardly mentioned him, Isuspect that he is trying to walk thefence between upsetting you and
upsetting his daughter. If so, then yourhusbands ex probably knows hergenerosity is likely to create conflictbetween the two of you. In that event,she is one sly cookie.
The bottom line is that you arentgoing to succeed if you act unilaterally.You need your husbands support . In fact,
From Page 14
BULLYINGWhat to do when children
are always picked lastQ: A bunch of the parents in
our community have decided tokeep our kids out of organizedsports and let them organizetheir own games.
Its working out wonderfully,but weve noticed that some ofthe children always seem to bepicked last. Should the adultsget involved in this?
A: What a wonderful thingyou folks have done! Lettingchildren own their gameshelps them learn invaluableskills-including how to resolveconflict without adult interven-tion-that they are deprived oflearning when well-intentioned
adults organize their games forthem.
I would definitely let the kidshave the freedom to pick whomthey choose in the order theychoose. When I was a kid, I wasoften picked last. I didnt like it,but it only caused me to want to
work harder and get better. Nochild should be deprived of that,either.
Q: When she is happy orreceiving a lot of my attention,my 12-year-old daughter oftenspeaks in baby talk. Examples:
I wub you and You mymommy. When shes in one ofthese moods, she constantly asksfor hugs and kisses and then, if Itell her Im busy, proceeds towhine. It may sound like thischild does not receive enoughaffection but be assured she
away from her. Ive tried talkingto her about it, but to no avail. I
dont think she even gets it.Have you heard of this before?Any ideas as to how to get her tostop?
A: Yes, Ive heard of thisbefore. Ive heard everything, infact. This is known as postinfantile articulation
thrombosis. Its a very rarecondition that can be cured withrepeated beatings with foamrubber baseball bats, but if youdont like that idea
Sit down with her and clearlydefine the problem, as you see it.Dont pull any punches. Be clear,
concise, and use examples.Tell her that her baby talk
eventually becomes veryannoying to you and that on anygiven day, when you reach yourlimit of baby talk, youre goingto tell her, Ive reached my limitfor today. And by the way, your
limit can be one time.Thats your parental preroga-
tive. From that point on, everytime she crosses the line herbedtime is backed up by 30minutes because this sort ofimmature behavior indicates tome that you arent getting
enough sleep.Then, follow through. If you
can manage to be dispassion-ately consistent, her PIATshould be cured in about fourweeks.
Family psychologist John
When I was akid, I was oftenpicked last. Ididnt like it, but
it only causedme to want towork harder andget better.
John Rosemond
COVERSTORY >>>
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Your childsbrain is like a
gardenChilds brain will grow and flourish
with right conditions, ingredientsBY DEBRARAYBOLD
Our ability to laugh, love,learn, relate, dream,explore and remember is
all based on the health andability of our brain. Ourbrain is who we are. It is the home ofour mind where we ponder our dreams,plan for our desires, and manage ourstruggles. Where would we be withoutit?
As new parents or grandparents, howthese skills develop can take centerstage, after feeding, sleeping, and findinga new family routine. What can we do tomake sure he will be smart and happy?What needs to be done so she has asuccess filled future?
Over the last 10 years, science hasbegun answering those questions andmost of it wraps up into one word
neuroplasticity.Many people consider children born
fully equipped, and that at certain ages aswitch is flipped and a new life skillemerges.
Instead, we need to understand thatnewborn brains d evelop more similarlyto a garden, metaphorically speaking.They arrive with a jumbo set of seeds
just starting to grow roots and push up
and out in many directions. If thoseseeds are properly watered, exposed togood fertilization, healthy soil, and th eright temperature, a strong resilientgarden of trees and flowers emerge andcontinue to grow, change and mature. Ifthose same seeds are deprived of enoughwater, perhaps are planted in less thanideal soil, are not fertilized well, or givenenough space for their roots to expand,something will most likely grow, as theseeds are primed to sprout, but it m ightnot be the beautiful lush resilient gardenof trees and flowers you were expecting.
The definition of neurop lasticity your br ains ability to change itself inresponse to what it experiences sounds so simple, yet this relatively newdiscovery is turning the best practices ofchild and adult development, on itshead. And, understanding what it meansto how you and your loved ones can
expand qu ality of life today, and make aninvestment to long term brain health formany tomorrows, is the mission ofMemorial BrainWorks, a program withinMemorial Hospital of South Bend.
The BrainWorks ph ilosophy is thatyour brain is your essence. It is who youare; the home of your potential.
Parents should be aware of brainfoods for their kids, according to PhilLempert, editor of The Lempert Reportand SupermarketGuru.com.
Lempert said eating nutrient-densemeals and snacks, staying hydrated atregular intervals and avoiding processed,sugary foods can boost brain d evelop-ment, improve concentration, andprovide the energy and stamina neededto make it through a school day.
According to Lempert, the best brainfoods include:
Eggs: Eggs are rich in choline (avitamin-like substance t hat is plentiful ineggs, but also found in nuts) which helpspromotes memory and brain develop-ment. Also, eggs provide long-lastingsatiety because of its protein package.Whether hard-boiled, scrambled orsunny side u p, eggs are a great food or
even snack for kids.Whole grains: Whole grains in generalcontain phytonutrients, folate and Bvitamins that boost memory. Wholegrains are great for kids. Eating oats in anot so sweet granola is a great way to getkids to eat more whole grains. The
This relativelynew discoveryis turning thebest practicesof childand adultdevelopment,on its head.
Debra Raybold
Help your childrenchoose brain food
SeeBRAN page 19
SeeBRAN FOOD page 19
THETHREECOMPONENTSto keeping a
healthy brain aremaintaining good
physical health,
continuing to
learn, and try
new things and
living connected
to others, with a
life full of joy and
laughter.
SALMON is a great source of omega-3 fattyacids, which are beneficial for the brain and
eyes (deficiency can lead to anxiety and
depression).
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How you teach your mind to work is what givesyou the ability to remember, learn, focus, think,experience, and meaningfully enjoy and engage inlife. BrainWorks offers several types of programsfrom classes for parents on developing a strong brain
in the early childhood years to hosting nationallyknown brain development experts for thecommunity.
So, how do you cultivate a lush resilient gardenfor your childs mind, or yours? Remember thateverything we do is part of how those seeds, thebrain cells, called neurons, are connecting andtaking root. For babies, the world is new to them
and all their actions are devoted to figuring out howit works so they can interact with it. When theyhave opportunities to touch, explore, listen, partici-pate, play, have some choice, and feel safe and loved,the connections are made in ways that often supporthealthy development in areas like learning, relation-ships, impulse control, and attention. If opportuni-ties to interact with their world are limited so they
cant touch and play, or too structured, chaotic, orattached to fear or uncertainty, the brain makesconnections in ways that can lead us to be hesitant,anxious, and distracted which makes is moredifficult as we age to learn, to manage our emotions,or to connect easily with others.
Is your brain thinking new thoughts, perhaps alittle more curious now? We hope so! There are
many ways to learn more about your brain throughMemorial BrainWorks. Call 574-647-6628 or go tomemorialbrainworks.com.
Be kind to your mind. Its the only one you have.
Three keys to brain health:
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check.BRAIN FITNESS: Try new things that take you out
of your routine. Keep learning, develop hobbies, becurious and travel.
VITALITY: Live with purpose and passion. Spendtime with others, stay connected, and make time forjoy, laughter and wonder.
Because of neuroplasticity, when we change the
BRAINFrom Page 16
addition of some dried fruit and nutsbalances out the meal or snack. Packsandwiches with whole wheat bread.If your kids are not used to it, makeas sandwich with half white, halfwhole wheat bread.
Protein is great to pair withwhole grains and can help kids feel
fiber and antioxidants like vitaminsA, C and E.
Healthy fats. In fact 60 percentof a brain is made up of fat. Salmon
is a great source of omega-3 fattyacids, which are beneficial for thebrain and eyes (deficiency can lead toanxiety and depression). Avocadosare another great fat, as well as flaxand chia seeds.
Water. Dehydration can lead tofatigue and fogginess, so drinking
From Page 16
BRAIN FOOD
Parents of infants and toddlers
should limit the time their childrenspend in front of televisions,computers, self-describededucational games and even grown-up shows playing in thebackground, warned a report fromthe American Academy ofPediatrics.
Video screen t ime provides noeducational benefits for childrenunder age 2 and leaves less room foractivities that do, like interactingwith other people and playing, thegroup said.
The recommendation makesclear that there is no such thing as
an educational program for such
young children, and that leaving theTV on as background noise, asmany households do, distracts bothchildren and adults.
Research makes it clear thatyoung children learn a lot moreefficiently from real interactions with people and things than from
situations appearing on videoscreens.
We know that some learning cantake place from media for school-age children, said Georgene Troseth,a psychologist at Peabody College atVanderbilt University, but its a lotlower, and it takes a lot longer.
Screen time should be limited
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BY KATE COFFMANAs families of high school
upperclassmen th ink about the future,figuring out how to finance college isa major concern While financial aid is
of a college degree.According to Collegeboards recent
Trends in College Pricing report,more than two-thirds of collegestudents receive financial aid. There
are two types of financial aid merit-based and need-based.Merit based aid is allocated on the
strengths of a students application,with scholarships and grants awardedbecause a student has strong grades, aspecial talent (athletic, music, drama,art, etc.) or brings diversity
special applications for these scholar-ships and have particular deadlines.Students should check with theadmission offices of the schools theyare interested in attending to see what
scholarships are available and how toapply for them.Need-based aid takes into account a
familys financial need. Most colleges,the state, and the federal governmentoffer need-based aid. To qualify,families must file a Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA)
FA M I LY F I N A N C ES
Its college financial aid time
The FAFSA isreleased Jan. 1 for
the followingschool year. To
qualify for aid fromthe state of
Indiana, the FAFSA
must be filed byMarch 10, 2012,
for the 2012-2013school year.
KATECOFFMAN
FOR MOREINFORMATIONon the financial aid process or to connect to scholarship search engines, visittriptocollege.org.
Students can apply for merit-
based and need-based aid
and can find other ways
to save on college
Te Howe SchoolTe olhoce Swo
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each year their child isplanning to attend college.
The FAFSA is released Jan.1 for the following schoolyear. To qualify for aid fromthe state of Indiana, the
FAFSA must be filed byMarch 10, 2012, for the 2012-2013 school year.
Many colleges set theirown due dates, some as earlyas Feb. 1. Students shouldcheck with the colleges wherethey are applying to learn
each schools deadline and ifadditional forms are required.Students can list up to 10schools on a FAFSA, so fillingout an application is a goodidea even if a student is notsure what college they willattend.
If this starts to soundconfusing, there is hopeand help. Families withcurrent seniors can attendCollege Goal Sunday, Feb. 12from 2-4 p.m. at 39 locationsacross Indiana. College GoalSunday is free, and financial
aid staff from area collegesvolunteer to help familiescomplete the FAFSA and fileit electronically. To find a sitenear you, check out college-goalsunday.org.
While it is best to havecompleted your 2011 tax
return before filling out theFAFSA for the 2012-13academic year, its moreimportant not to miss theFAFSA deadline. Those whohavent completed their taxeswill be asked to verify theircurrent financial information
moves forward.Parents and students
should be aware that there areadditional steps to helpensure a FAFSA form isaccurate. Students will receivean email from the federalgovernment with a link totheir Student Aid Report,asking students to review the
report and make anynecessary corrections.
The state of Indiana alsowill send students an emailwith instructions to visitssaci.in.gov/estudent toreview their state aideligibility, correct any issues
with their FAFSA, and listwhich school or schools theyplan to attend.
Most colleges also eithersend students a letter if thereis additional informationneeded or an email directingthem to a school website that
shows any financial aid issues(check the admission materialfrom the school for the loginand password to the schoolsite). Failing to respond tothese notices can jeopardizefinancial aid for the entireschool year.
If a student does notqualify for need- or merit-based aid, they still can takeadvantage of tax credits th athelp to reduce out-of-pockettuition expenses. For moreinformation on the financialaid process or to connect to
scholarship search engines,visit triptocollege.org.
Financing college canseem like an overwhelmingchallenge, but whether itsonline or during College GoalSunday, there is help to findthe answers to your most
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BY DR. TERRY GAFFWhen I started having
low back problems, Ithought of swimming and
other low impact exercise.However, yoga was notsomething I considered.
This was partially becauseof my ignorance of yoga andmy admitted prejudice abouta discipline that includespostures called Downward
Facing Dog, Half Moon,Fetus, Cow Face and others.
However, a studypublished recently in theAnnals of Internal Medicinejournal has suggested thatyoga is more effective atdecreasing lower back pain
than conventional medicaltreatment.
The study assigned 156 patients to yoga classesand a control group of 157 patients to standardcare. The control group received a range ofinterventions, including mild pain relief medica-tion, physical therapy and advice to remain activeand avoid heavy lifting
three months.On the other hand, yoga did not yield greater
reductions in pain or improvements in overallhealth compared with usual care.
In terms of yoga studies for low back pain, thisstudy is the largest so far, with more than 300
Yoga is good
for wholeperson,easy
to do at home
W E LLN E S S
PHOTOSBYSIMONDANKE
DOROTHY (HOUSHOLDER) DANKEL, mother of Jane, born Feb. 5, 2011, doesyoga for a few minutes each morning. I did these pictures in jeans to give the
impression that yoga can been done anywhere, anytime! she said.
I believe that thisstudy reinforces
the idea thatback pain is best
treated withactivity and
gentle stretching,
rather than rest,except for a
short time afteran acute injury.
Dr. Terry Gaff
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nine months after they had finished theyoga classes and found that the benefit ofyoga was sustained for this length of time,probably because many of the participantscontinued to practice yoga after they had
rather than just the physical aspects of
back pain. According to one of theinvestigators, the yoga program includedposes for pain-relief and mental calming;mobilizing, stretching, strengthening andrelaxation; improving awareness ofposture; education about how a healthyback functions; and positive mental focus.
From my point of view, I believe that
for a short time after an acute injury.
If you are a back pain sufferer, doinclude yoga as you consider physicaltherapy, low impact exercise andstretching, and other treatments.
Most of all, try to keep moving asmuch as you can. As I explained to mymother (usually during church) when Iwas a child, God does not want us to just
From Page 22GAFF
According to the websitezerotothree.org, in some ways our brain isnever fully developed.
Our brains are continually re-shapingthemselves to meet the demands ofeveryday life, even throughout adulthood.However, certain aspects of brain structureand function do level off during develop-ment. For example, the number ofneurons peaks even before birth; some100 billion are formed during just the firstfive months of gestation. (Recent evidencesuggests that new neurons are producedthroughout life, though far less rapidly.)
In spite of the great number of neuronspresent at birth, brain size itself increases
more gradually: a newborns brain is onlyabout one-quarter the size of an adults. Itgrows to about 80 percent of adult size by3 years of age and 90 percent by age 5.
This growth is largely due to changesin individual neurons, which arestructured much like trees. Thus, eachbrain cell begins as a tiny sapling and only
gradually sprouts its hundreds of long,branching dendrites.
Another way of measuring brain
development is to look at the speed ofneural processing. A newborns brainworks considerably more slowly than anadults, transmitting information some 16times less efficiently. The speed of neuralprocessing increases dramatically during
infancy and childhood, reaching itsmaximum at about age 15.
According to zerotothree.org, braindevelopment is most sensitive to a babysnutrition between mid-gestation and 2years of age. Children who are malnour-ished not just fussy eaters but trulydeprived of adequate calories and protein
in their diet throughout this period donot adequately grow, either physically ormentally.
Their brains are smaller than normal,because of reduced dendritic growth,reduced myelination, and the productionof fewer glia (supporting cells in the brainwhich continue to form after birth and areresponsible for producing myelin).
Inadequate brain growth explains whychildren who were malnourished asfetuses and infants suffer often lastingbehavioral and cognitive deficits,including slower language and fine motordevelopment, lower IQ and poorer schoolperformance.
A babys birth weight and brain size
do depend on the quality of his or hermothers nutrition during pregnancy.
After birth, brain growth dependscritically on the quality of a childsnutrition. Breast milk offers the best mixof nutrients for promoting brain growth,provided that breast-fed infants receivesome form of iron supplementation
beginning around 6 months of age.Because of the rapid pace of myelina-
tion in early life, children need a highlevel of fat in their diets some 50percent of their total calories untilabout 2 years of age.
Babies should receive most of this fatfrom breast milk or formula in the first
year of life, and breastmilk remains anexcellent source of liquid nutrition intothe toddler years.
Brain structured much like a treeA newborns brain
works considerably more slowlythan an adults, transmitting
information some 16 times lessefficiently. The speed of neuralprocessing increases dramatically
during infancy and childhood.
zerotothree.org
Babies need good nutrition for
physical and brain develop-
ment; very important from
mid-gestation to 2 years in age
HUMOR HELPS>>>
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HUMOR
HELPSReaders, if you have a true funny kidstory (or a collection of stories)involving you or your co-workers,friends, students or family, please callme at (260) 347-0738 or e-mail meat [email protected].
BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER
While talking about the eye screening with the Lions group that came
to Breanas preschool, Lauras mother asked how the screening went
and who did it. Laura said, I believe it was the Lions group. Breana,
4, listening to the conversation, quickly spoke up and said, No,Mommy. It wasnt the lions who did it, it was a human!
LAURA RUMSCHLAG(MOTHER OFBREANA) OFCOLUMBIA CITY
Zelma was putting two kids on the
school bus. Cheyenne, 4, was
watching out the door and talking to
them, but they did not answer her. She
yelled at them and they still paid noattention. So she said, Just dont talk
to me. I hope you get attention all day
long. (She had heard the kids talking
about detention.)
ZELMA FELTNER OFKENDALLVILLE
Gales great-nephew Boo
Boo, 3, was going through a
large food store. When they
got to the vegetables, thecelery sprayer kicked in. Boo
Boo said he didnt want to
have the celery because he
thought that somebody
Jordan and Kiley went with mom
and dad to visit Grandma Cindyand Grandpa Jack after trick-or-
treating. Mom, Dad and Grandpa
Jack were sitting at the kitchen
table, watching Kiley quietly
entertain herself with her goodies.
Grandpa Jack finally said,
Everyones looking at Kiley. Why
do you think that is? Kiley looked
up and responded with a wry grin,
probably because Im so cute!
JOELJOLLIEFOFKENDALLVILLE
Chloe, 2, saw the Christmas
tree with the lights off. Hergrandmother told her she
could push the button to make
the lights go on. Chloe pushed
the button and said,
Grandma, the lights were
asleep. They all woke up!
SUZANNEZUEHSOW
(GRANDMOTHER OFCHLOE) OF
LAOTTO
Mckenna, 2, was singing This Little
Gospel Light of Mine Im Going to Let
it Shine while in the car with her
mother Ruth. After singing the line,
Dont let Satan blow it out she
asked, Mommy, who is Satan?
Ruth turned the question into a
teachable moment and explained
that Satan is responsible for evil inthe world, people should not listen to
him, etc. Mckenna thought for a
minute and then asked, Mommy,
then why do we sit on his lap?
(Mckenna remembered sitting on
Santas lap!)
After admiring her pumpkin
full of candy from
Halloween, Immy, 3, asked
her mother when she could
eat the candy. Mom replied,
One piece after lunch and
one piece after dinner. Thenext morning, Mom asked
Immy what she wanted for
breakfast and Immy replied,
Lunch and dinner!
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BY FAMILY FEATURESTo help you satisfy your cravings without
winter weight gain, here is a recipe and sometasty tips from Hungry Girl Lisa Lilliensnew book, Hungry Girl SupermarketSurvival: Aisle by Aisle, HG-Style!
Delicious,
guilt-freeways to
satisfy winter
cravings
E A T I N G H E A LTH Y
Hungry Girls Hey Mambo!
Veggie Italiano QuesadillaMakes 1 serving
1/ 3 cup canned cannellini (whitekidney) beans, drained and rinsed
1/ 4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large low carb/ high fiber tortilla withabout 110 calories
1 wedge The Laughing Cow LightMozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basilcheese
1/ 4 cup sliced zucchini
1/ 4 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/ 4 cup chopped onion
1piece Mini Babybel(r) Light cheese,
choppedOptional toppings: low-fat marinarasauce, fat-free sour cream
Place beans in blender or food processorwith 1 tablespoon water; blend untilmostly smooth. (Or place beans in bowlwith 1 tablespoon water and mash withf k ) Add I li i d i ll
facing side with bean mixture. Spreadcheese wedge on other half; set aside.
Bring skillet sprayed with nonstick sprayto medium-high heat on stove. Addveggies and, stirring occasionally, cookuntil softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.Transfer veggies to side of tortilla spreadwith cheese wedge.
Top veggies evenly with chopped cheese.
Fold bean-covered side of tortilla overother side and press gently to seal,forming quesadilla.
Remove skillet from heat, re-spray withnonstick spray, and return to medium-high heat. Place quesadilla in skillet; cookfor about 2 minutes per side, until outsideis toasty and inside is hot.
Cut into triangles and, if you like, top orserve with marinara sauce or sour cream.
Per Serving (entire quesadilla): 295calories, 8g fat, 858mg sodium, 44.5gcarbs, 11g fiber, 5g sugars, 18.5g protein
Source: The Laughing Cow
Check out the seasonal options of tea bags thatpop up during the holidays, such as candy caneor sugar cookie. Youll get sweet satisfactionwithout all the calories.
Dunk-a-fruit. Grab some orange segments anddip them in a sugar-free vanilla pudding snackcup. Or, plunge some apple slices into no-sugar-
added caramel pudding.
Portion-controlled cheeses are ideal for protein-packed snacking on the go. Mini Babybel(r) Lightcheeses come in a protective red wax that makesthem perfect for tossing into your purse.
Its easy to overdo it when pouring dressingstraight from the bottle onto your salad. So
portion out a serving first, and consider using thedip-dont-pour method to make it go further.
To make the most of a single serving of brownrice, stir in tons of diced veggies, fresh or thawedfrom frozen. Peas, carrots, bean sprouts, broccoli,coleslaw, shredded cabbage and finely choppedcauliflower are all great for this.
RECIPE>>>
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BY FAMILY FEATURESAfter a long day, preparing a
healthy and delicious meal doesntalways come naturally. Busyschedules and unlimited recipeoptions can make cooking nutritiousfrom scratch meals seem like a
daunting task.Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, CDN,
author of Read It Before You Eat It,director and owner of BTD NutritionConsultants and former spokespersonfor the American Dietetic Association,believes that cooking with simple andquality ingredients is critical to
keeping your health in check.Learning to prepare a few quick
and healthy meals will help you eatbetter and motivate you to continueto stay on track, says Taub-Dix.
To help you prepare smart, quickand simple meals your family willenjoy, Taub-Dix offers these tips:
Use what you like. Pick a fewmeals that you enjoy eating out andlearn to make them at home usingfresh vegetables, lean meats andreasonable portions.
Frozen zone. Stock your freezerwith healthy, frozen vegetables andall natural lean meats without
including SIMPLY SMART LightlyBreaded Chicken Filets, have up to40 percent fewer calories, 50 percent
less fat and 25 percent more proteinthan the USDA standard for breadedchicken.
Keep an eye on the details.Make sure to shop at well-maintainedstores with quality produce. Ask yourlocal grocer about the temperaturesettings they use to store refrigerated
and frozen items. Know your food. Ingredient lists
can be hard to pronounce, let aloneunderstand. Try to choose foods thathave ingredients that are simple,recognizable and real. If you dontknow an ingredient, do someresearch before purchasing the
product. Go for lean. One 3-ounce
portion of chicken provides apowerhouse of lean protein, with thebreast meat being the leanest part of achicken.
Refrigerate and freeze ASAP.Select your frozen and refrigerated
Tips for
quickand healthy
meals
FA M I LY C O O K I N G
Baja ChickenTacos
Serves: 10
PICO DEGALLO 1 cup tomato, diced
1/ 2 cup red onion,diced
1/ 2 jalapeo, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime
juice Salt and pepper totaste
TACO
10 PERDUE SIMPLYSMART Lightly BreadedChicken Strips
10 6-inch whole
wheat tortillas 1 avocado,peeled/ seeded/ sliced
SLAW
1/ 4 cup low fat sourcream
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon limejuice
Salt and pepper totaste
1 cup red cabbage,shredded
Mix Pico de Galloingredients together inbowl and refrigerate.
Bake lightly breadedchicken strips accordingto instructions on the
package.
While strips arecooking, mix togethersour cream, hot sauce,sugar, lime juice, saltand pepper in bowl forslaw. Once combined,toss with shreddedcabbage.
Once chicken is fullycooked, place a piece ofchicken in center of aflour tortilla, followed byslices of avocado, 2tablespoons of pico de
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N U T RI T I O N F O R B A B I E S
BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER
The seven factslisted here are fromthe World HealthOrganizationwebsite which hasa global focus onhealth.
Looking at the
world at a whole,we would have ahealthier planet ifmore women wereencouraged tobreastfeed.Encouragementincludes family members, health care profes-
sionals, employers and people in the communitywho understand the importance of breastfeedingand, therefore, do what they can to be supportive.
1) WHO strongly recommends exclusivebreastfeeding for the first six months of life.At six months, other foods should complementbreastfeeding for up to two years or more. In
addition, breastfeeding should begin within anhour of birth; breastfeeding should be ondemand day and night; and bottles or pacifiersshould be avoided.
2) Breast milk is the ideal food for newbornsand infants. It gives infants all the nutrientsthey need for healthy development. It contains
mortality worldwide. Breast milk is readilyavailable and affordable, which helps to ensurethat infants get adequate sustenance.
3) Breastfeeding benefits mothers. When doneexclusively breastfeeding often induces alack of menstruation, which is a natural (thoughnot fail-safe) method of birth control. It reducesrisks of breast and ovarian cancer later in life,helps women return to their pre-pregnancyweight faster, and lowers rates of obesity.
4) Adults who were breastfed as babies oftenhave lower blood pressure and lowercholesterol, as well as lower rates of overweight,obesity and type-2 diabetes. There is evidence thatpeople who were breastfed perform better in
Seven
breastfeedingfacts
Adults who werebreastfed as babies
often have lowerblood pressure and
lower cholesterol,
as well aslower rates of
overweight, obesityand type-2
diabetes. There is
evidence thatpeople who werebreastfed
perform better inintelligence tests.
World Health
Organization
HEALTH>>>
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BY GRACE HOUSHOLDERI give all the credit to my mom. She
breastfed all four of her babies during the1950s when, as I have heard, bottle-feeding was more the norm. As the oldestof four, I vividly remember watchingMom breastfeed my brother who is 6years younger than I.
Because of my mom, I always felt itwas the right thing to do.
After giving birth, I found breast-feeding was not as easy as I had thought
it would be. It was time-consuming,frustrating and sometimes painful. I wastempted to give up many times.
But because of my mothers encour-agement and proximity (they were nextdoor) my baby and I got the hang of it. Itbecame easy and relaxing. Babies No. 2, 3and 4 were much, much easier.
Breastfeeding is one of my best mother-hood memories.
Research overwhelmingly supports the
benefits of breastfeeding. Not only is itless expensive than formula, it also isbeing found to promote brain develop-ment and bonding, help protect against
allergies and obesity and help the motherget back in shape.
But the percentage of women whobreastfeed is well below public-healthgoals.
Surveys show that most women intendto breast-feed after birth and about 75percent start nursing in the hospital. But
the numbers drop off quickly whenwomen return home.
One week after birth, half of mothers
have already given their babies formula,the Centers for Disease Control reportsaid.
I dont understand why peopleWOULDNT breast-feed! Its free! And its
so clear that it s how its supposed to be,our daughter said in an email message afew weeks after becoming a mother forthe first time (Baby) Jane loves breast-feeding and after a meal she literallypasses out! The midwife said breast-feeding takes a lot of energy for the babyand thats why you shou ldnt offer a
bottle because then they will take theeasy way out!
I applaud any and all support forbreastfeeding. For example, in JulyParkview Noble Hospital provided alactation station for new and nursingmothers at the Noble CountyCommunity Fair in the Merchants
Building. Parkview Noble Hospital birthplanner Charla Earnhart , RN said, Weencourage all new moms that breast-feeding is best for the health of their baby so this is just one more way we arereaching out to help them be successfulwith that.
Community, employer and family
support for breastfeeding mothers has along-term positive impact on goodhealth.
Breastfeeding is good brain food
5) Infant formula does not contain theantibodies found in breast milk andis linked to some risks, such as water-bornediseases that arise from mixing powderedf l i h f M l i i
feedings maintain the breast milk supply. Ifformula is used but becomes unavailable, areturn to breastfeeding may not be anoption due to diminished breast milkproduction.
6) Breastfeeding has to be learned andmany women encounter difficultiesat the beginning. Nipple pain and fear that
7)WHO recommends that a new
mother should have at least 16 weeksof absence from work after delivery, to beable to rest and breastfeed her child. Manymothers who go back to work abandonexclusive breastfeeding before therecommended six months because they donot have sufficient time, or an adequateplace to breastfeed or express and store
From Page 27
BREASTFEEDING
Surveys show that
most women intend to breastfeed
after birth and about 75 percentstart nursing in the hospital. But the
numbers drop off quickly when
women return home.
Grace Housholder
Breastfeeding gets easier
as time goes on; but
many new mothers give
up too soon
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
Spring AwakeningsNight Before ChristmasFriday - Jan. 8. Foellinger-Freimann BotanicalConservatory. The showcase garden features theNight Before Christmas, displaying a 12-footpoinsettia tree, a focal point for family photos. Allthe delight of the holiday season comes togetherduring the Conservatorys year-end exhibit.Scenes from the famous poem, A visit fromSaint Nicholas, may be found throughout theShowcase Garden on a carpet of colorfulpoinsettias. Regular Conservatory admission of
$5 applies.
Science Central Winter CampFriday - Jan. 2. Science Central, 1950 N. ClintonSt., Fort Wayne. For Winter Break learning andfun, campers ages 3-13 may register for hands-on learning without books and lectures.Options include Santas Toy Workshop, CandyFactory, the Science of Art, Starry Night, anintroduction to LEGO Robotics, and more!Regular Admission: $17-$100, depending on
the class. For more info, times and registration,go to sciencecentral.org/wintercamp.htm.
Shipshewana ChristmasFriday - Jan. 2. Shipshewana Town Center, 760S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.Jan. 2: Gingerbread Houses on display atYoders Shopping CenterContact 800-254-8090; VisitShipshewana.orgor email [email protected].
TODAY
Annual Polar Bear Swim4 p.m. Bixler Lake Park, , Kendallville. Brrr! Itstime for the annual Polar Bear Swim at BixlerLake, Kendallville. Bring your towel and join otherhearty souls at the West Beach at Bixler Lake.Contact Corey Kline 349-0215.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6
St. Benedict eventJan. 6 - 8. Sisters of St. Benedict, , Ferdinand.Come & See Event Sisters of St. Benedict,Ferdinand, Ind. For single, Catholic womanbetween the ages of 18 to 40. Get to know ourBenedictine sisters, share in our community lifeand prayer, and meet other women who areconsidering religious life no pressure, no
commitment! For more information or to registeronline, visit thedome.org/vocations,call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-9999,or email [email protected].
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
CycleFest USA Motorcycle Show & Expo10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 7; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan.8. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort
Animal Enrichment Day1-4 p.m. Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, 1426 W.C.R. 300 N., Albion. Begin the new year and jointhe animal keepers for the annual AnimalEnrichment Day. Fifth annual holiday seasonevent to benefit the animals in the park. Help thestaff provide a day of fun as they deliverhandmade toys and treats to the big cats,wolves, foxes and other animal residents. Donateitems from the parks wish list posted on thewebsite or pay a small donation for admission.Proceeds will benefit the animals during thewinter season. Online: blackpine.org/enrichment.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
Bluegrass jam session7 p.m. Cupbearer, 531 N. Grandstaff Drive,
Auburn.
MONDAY, JANUARY 9
Who Do You Think You Are?Jan. 9 - Feb. 22. Kendallville Public Library,Kendallville. Who Do You Think You Are?Exhibit in the Art Gallery explores the Hoosierstates heritage, examining the history of
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10
Now You Are Cooking!4-5 p.m. Kendallville Public Library, Kendallville.Now Youre Cookin Teen Program (Grades 6 -12) in Childrens Program Room. Get creativewith after school snackage! Learn how to makehealthy choices when hunger strikes after the
final school bell has rung.
Book Buddies
6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 and Feb. 14. KendallvillePublic Library, Kendallville. Book Buddies in theArt Gallery offers your child the opportunity toparticipate in a story time and skills focusedstations geared towards school readiness aswell as offers a parenting component with tips
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11
Shots for Tots1-4:30 p.m. Free infant/child immunization clinic.DeKalb County HealthDepartment , 220 E. 7th St., Auburn.Requirements: Infant to age 18. Shotrecord. Must be accompanied by parent or legalguardian. Contact DeKalbCounty Health Department, 925-2220.
MONDAY, JANUARY 16Learn About Brain Development
6:30 p.m. Oak Farm Montessori School, 502Lemper Road, Avilla. Oak Farm is hosting Dr.Stephen Hughes, a prominent neuropsycholo-gist. He is a leader in researching childhoodbrain development and how such developmentand learning is supported by the Montessorimethod. Call Oak Farm Montessori School at
897-4270 to make your reservation. Free.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
Fort Wayne Farm Show
Jan. 17 - 19. Allen County War MemorialColiseum, Fort Wayne. Show Hours: Tuesday 9a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.;Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19
Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour
7 p.m. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum,Fort Wayne. Reserved Tickets: $20, $26, $41,$53, $78. Tickets on sale now.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
Snow Queen1 and 4 p.m. Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24;11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18and 25; 2 and 4:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12,19 and 26; 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Jan. 25, Feb.1, 8, 15 and 22. Concord Mall, 3701 S. MainSt., Elkhart. Hans Christian Andersen taleperformed with marionettes at the Puppet ParlorTheatre. $5 per person. Call 219-210-3428 or
574-875-8100.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
Redirecting Childrens Behavior6-9 p.m. Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 and 21.Kendallville Public Library, Kendallville. A nation-ally recognized program offered by the Children
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26
Mizpah Shrine CircusJan. 26 - 29. Allen County War MemorialColiseum, Fort Wayne. Reserved Tickets: $10,$12, $15 or $20. Show times: Thursday 6:30p.m.; Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m.,7 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m., 5:45 p.m. Shrine CircusTicket Booth will open in the Coliseum Lobby onJan. 2. Contact: 422-7122 or visit mizpah-circus.com.
MONDAY, JANUARY 30
Breastfeeding Education6-8 p.m. Family BirthPlace at DeKalb HealthConf. Rm., 2nd Floor, 1316 E. 7th St., Auburn.Fee $5. Need-based financial assistanceavailable. Registration required, contact Julie
Wagner, 920-2780.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Radio Daze8 p.m. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., FortWayne. Annual fundraiser is a trip down memorylane before the age of television when radio wasking. Live radio show featuring the melodrama,comedy music dance and sound effects Enjoy
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Shots for Tots
1-4:30 p.m. Free infant/child immunization clinic.
DeKalb County Health Department , 220 E. 7th
St., Auburn. Requirements: Infant to age 18.
Shot record. Must be accompanied by parent or
legal guardian. Contact DeKalb County Health
Department, 925-2220.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Cats n Cocoa
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, 1426 W. C.R. 300
N., Albion. A special event at Black Pine. Black
Pine rescues exotic animals for the rest of theirlives. Call 636-7383.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Breastfeeding Education
6-9 p.m. Family BirthPlace at DeKalb Health
Conf Rm 2nd Floor 1316 E 7th St Auburn
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Noises OffFeb. 16 - 17 and 19. East Noble High School,Kendallville. Noises Off is an East NobleTheater production. This second production ofthe theater season presents a crazy look at atroupe of actors on stage and behind thescenes. Tickets can be purchased at the EastNoble box office Monday through Friday from 4to 6 p.m. or by calling Youtheatre 347-7167.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Heartland Sings: Family4 p.m. Feb. 18 - 19. University of Saint Francis,2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne. A programdesigned for the young and the young at heart.A great day to introduce children to the joys ofchoral music. North Campus Auditorium. Online:heartlandchorale.org.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Heart Health7 p.m. Parkview Noble Hospital, 401 SawyerRoad, Kendallville. Cardiologist Dr. Kevin Hartwill provide a community education program onheart health. Reservations preferred, 888-737-9311, ext 78161.
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LAKE JAMES, STEUBEN COUNTY The Pokagon State Park toboggan is open
open for winter fun!The refrigerated toboggan does not
require snow. Sleds are rented in the parkswarming center for $10 an hour. The sledshold a maximum of four people.
Details are available by calling the park at833-2012 or at IN.gov/dnr. There is a parkentrance fee of $5 for in-state vehicles, $7
for out-of-state and $2 for a bus.Standard hours of toboggan operation
are Fridays 5-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Some Sunday hours are extended.
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