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Meet Madilyn Spichek and her parents, James & Julie.

I was working the children’s area at The Stocked Market in November. Hundreds of children came through our booth over three days. Maddie walked up to our craft and cupcake table with her mom

and dad. She plopped down and began to quietly make an icicle ornament while watching Frozen from a distance. She has these big, blue eyes that pull you in as soon as you make eye contact. Every family has a story, but little did I know, that Maddie’s story includes endless pain, worry and medication regimens.

Meet Maddie

January 2015 • growingupinthevalley.com 7

Article by Shelley Sawyer Photos by Julie Spichek

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Maddie has Polyarticular Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA).

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. It is commonly believed that children outgrow this arthritis. It is a much misunderstood disease. Some children are able to at-tain medicated remission. This simply means that there is no active inflam-mation in the body however the child is still on medication.

In May of 2014 her dad and mom noticed three fingers on her right hand seemed brown and swollen. They were warm to the touch and she would re-coil in pain if they attempted to wash her hands or wipe them off. However, she continued to use her hands as if they did not hurt.Her parents asked all of the questions - Did you fall at school? Did you hurt your fingers? Did someone hurt you? She answered no to their questions. They con-tacted the pediatrician and an appointment was scheduled for the next day. The pediatrician took one look at Madilyn's fingers and concluded that she either had an unusual case of trigger finger(s) or Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Her doctor ordered blood work and conducted some range of motion testing. Her parents disclosed some eating and sleeping hab-its that were of concern as well as some behavior issues. The doctor noted these could all be signs of arthritis in children and the best thing to do was wait for the test results. Two days later, the pediatrician personally called Julie and stated that Madilyn showed positive results on the Antinu-clear Antibody Test (ANA) as well as others. She referred them to Pediatric Rheumatology Specialists. Julie and James felt that Duke Children's Clinic and Hospital was the best choice. Even with a referral, Maddie was placed on

an 8 week wait list because there are only 200 Pediatric Rheumatologists in the United States. Six of them reside at Duke University. Julie called Duke every day to check for a cancellation appointment. During this time, her parents began to see other chang-es. Madilyn's right fingers went from slightly bent to completely curled as if she were holding a tube of toothpaste. They witnessed her left fingers starting to do the same. She could no longer grasp or twist a doorknob, she could not do her toileting duties, she could not grip a toothbrush and she could not put on or take off her own clothing.

James and Juile were so focused on her fingers that they missed other signs

of things that were happening. Fortu-nately, they were able to get into Duke two weeks early and she was officially diagnosed with Polyarticular Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in her fingers, wrists, elbows, knees and ankles on July 9, 2014. The family spent six hours at Duke Childrens with Madilyn under-

going x-rays, range of motion exams, and other evaluations. Two different Pediatric Rheumatologists met with her that day and then shared their evalu-ations. They also indicated that Madilyn had tested positive for the marker associat-ed with Uveitis. He called it the silent eye killer. He encouraged them to have Madilyn see an Ophthalmologist right away for an evaluation. She was sched-uled to see a local Ophthalmologist immediately.

The family left Duke in a daze as their daughter had just been through mul-tiple tests and her parents, had been officially educated on how to admin-ister medications. She was prescribed

a regimen of harsh medica-tions that require additional medications to offset the side effects like vomiting and other side effects that lasted for weeks -- including a low dose chemotherapy.

Madilyn was quickly evalu-ated by an Ophthalmologist and did in fact have Uveitis in her right eye. Uveitis, if undiagnosed or untreated, can cause blindness. It can actually cause the eye to die. Madilyn now visits the oph-thalmologist every 3 months or more often if necessary. She was placed on another medication for eye inflamma-tion. For most children, Uve-itis shows no outward signs such as redness, weeping, or itching. There are no signs other than vision changes.

One month after her con-firmed diagnosis at Duke, JRA was confirmed in her fingers, wrists, elbows, spine, hips, knees, and ankles. It was time to add another injectable medication to her cabinet. James and Julie were stunned and scared by what unfolded in just a few

short weeks.

The Rheumatologists as well as the Ar-thritis Foundation are vigilant in their push to treat juvenile arthritis early and aggressively. If it is not treated aggressively at first diagnosis, there is greater possibility of extreme

Maddie’s Father,Jamesp

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joint damage which could lead to joint replacement. There are children with this disease that have had total hip replacements, knees, jaws, shoulders, all before age 18. Madilyn's medica-tions have changed since her second appointment as the second injectable medication cause great side effects for her. She since added Humira to her bag which still includes Methotrexate, meloxicam, Synera patch, lidocaine injection, folic acid, and Zof-ran. Her family has worked hard to de-velop as much of a routine as possible. Friday or Saturday night is shot night. Their lives revolve around administering shots, keeping the vomit at bay, and/or cleaning it up, and trying to stay strong

for their daughter. Julie stated, “She is terrified of these injections. It is heart-breaking to experience the begging, pleading and crying that occurs. Howev-er, we are seeing great improvements in

her mobility with the ad-dition of the Humira. While painful to ad-minister and much more painful to receive, she seems to be slowly show-ing progress.” Maddie’s specialists believe that it will be unlikely that she will ever be medication free due to

the inflammation of the spine and jaw specifically.

Julie expressed that as parents, “We want our daughter to grow up being able to dance, jump, run, and play like every other child. Most days people

Maddie’s FavesColor: Red

Fruit: WatermelonTV Show: The MuppetsDress up: CinderellaGame: Hide and SeekSnack: Crispy Apples

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would be amazed to find out that Madilyn has such a serious disease. She attends preschool at First Presbyteri-an and takes a dance class at Divine Dance Center. As a family, we work hard to keep her bad days low key by playing at home and/or resting, taking baths, and role playing shot night with vari-ous stuffed animals. This disease caus-es her terrific pain at night once she has calmed for the day and on cold days and rainy days. It keeps her from being able to sit criss-cross

ap-ple-sauce, turn her head directly to either side, or to flip her head back quickly just to look at the stars. Sometimes she can do these things after many attempts, she makes her own modifications by arching her back or turning her entire body to the side, or by bending both legs in the same direction when sitting on the floor. She also wears sunglasses all the time. Her family prays that her life gets easier. It is our entire goal to make sure her quality of life is top notch; that she learn to advocate for herself, and for her to show the level of empathy and caring for others like they have shown to us. She is our absolute miracle child. In so many ways.”

On December 13th, Maddie’s Caped Crusaders walked in the Jingle Bell Run in downtown Roanoke to raise aware-ness for JRA. You may have seen her on posters around town. What a great way to bring awareness to how this disease affects our local children!

I sat down with Maddie and her par-ents in December at her favorite spot -- “the coffee milk store” aka Star-bucks right before her cape making party for the Jingle Bell Run. We got to chat and learn about her favorite things.

Maddie is a very smart and empa-thetic little girl who has aspirations of becoming a doctorinarian. What is that you ask? It is a person who is both a phy-sician and a veterinarian. She created this herself. Her reason?

She says it is

be-cause

if mommies and daddies

are sick then they cannot take care of their babies, fur babies included. This way, the whole family can get a check up in one visit.

Although Madilyn Spichek’s story is heartbreaking in some ways -- it is heartwarming in others. Her parents are determined to give her a nor-mal childhood. And believe me --this precious little girl exudes happiness! Everywhere she goes, she fills a room with joy and laughter.

Just take a look at those big blue eyes and I think you will see a glimpse of what I saw on that cold November day when Maddie plopped down at our table, ready to make ornaments and watch Frozen --just like any other 4-year old princess. For more information about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, please visit www.kidsgetarthritistoo.org

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Education Station


January brings a new year, and for many schools, the end of the first semester. At this point, some students give up. Seeing low grades in print on a report card is enough to make them shut down, rather than buckle down. By the time some students reach mid-dle and high school, school has become simply a requirement, something they have to do. They don’t understand the importance of getting a good education or have decided that doing well is out of reach.

Teaching students the importance of school at an early age is key. I got to thinking about what makes a successful student and I pulled from the source I

know best—my high school students. Now keep in mind, I’m not necessar-ily talking about straight-A students. Not all kids are going to be straight-A students, but that’s a topic for another day. I’m talking about motivated kids. Kids that care about their education. Kids that are successful by standards that are appropriate for their abilities. So what do motivated students typical-ly have in common? Here’s what I have noticed.

• Motivated students see the big picture. They understand that

there is a purpose behind school, even if they can’t find it in every single assignment. They see how their education will affect their future plans regarding college and the workforce. Because of this, motivated students tend to stress. So am I saying stress is a good thing? Well, in this case, it typically shows they care.

• Motivated students are involved in their school. Whether it’s band, sports, clubs or anything else the school has to offer, being involved gives them

something to enjoy at school. Even motivated students don’t always enjoy their classes, so having something else to do in the

building reminds them that

Motivate Your StudentArticle by: Katie Lewis

Education Station


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the place is not so bad. Sports and ex-tra-curriculars help them fit in and find their niche. They teach character and discipline that will benefit them in the classroom. They also gives them addi-tional teachers in the form of coaches, leaders or advisers to encourage them along the way.

• Motivated students are not only in-volved, but have a passion. They have a strong desire to succeed at whatever it is they are passionate about and transfer this to the classroom. These passions often translate to dreams and future life goals, which give them a reason to work hard.

• Motivated students are active outside of school. They hold jobs, volunteer, hang out with friends, and exercise. They don’t sit around and watch tele-vision and play video games with the majority of their spare time.

• Motivated students have an interest in the arts, whether it’s being an artist themselves; enjoying things such as reading, listening to music, or going to

the theatre; or just having an appreci-ation for the arts. Students who do so,

seem to have a better understanding of the importance of school and a better appreciation of the world around them.

• Motivated students respect their par-ents, their teachers, their peers and themselves. They take ownership when the mess up. They don’t sleep in class. They understand that their teachers and parents have their best interest in mind. They respect the importance of

Motivated students are not only involved, but have a passion!

each of their classes— even the ones for which they have the most disdain. The respect the opinions and interests of those around them and recognize they can learn from one another. Motivated students have parents or guardians who play an active role in their education. They have parents who support the school, rather than bad mouth it. They have parents who push them to do their best and have consequences if they mess up. They have parents who encourage and build them up. They have parents whom they want to please.

Of course, this is not a definitive list. And I’m not saying your child is not motivated if they don’t like to read or aren’t involved in a lot of activities. These are just some things that a lot of my motivated students have in common. They are not perfect. They mess up. They procrastinate. They fall. As parents, it’s our job to catch them when they’re young and guide their path, so as they grow, they know how to bounce back on their own. Then we can sit back and watch the motivation kick in.

Lutheran Family Services of Virginia

What is the need for adoption-competent counseling? One of the most frequent complaints from members of the extended family of adoption is their inability to find mental health professionals who are adoption-competent – that is, who understand the unique issues associated with their histories and current lives, and how adoption can color or shape their views of themselves and their relationships.

Adopted children receive mental health services at a disproportionate rate, and if they are fortunate enough to get services, research indicates that most mental health professionals lack the relevant training for effective counseling. Fewer than 25 percent of families are able to find adoption-competent therapists at all.

Lutheran Family Services is working with the Virginia Post-Adoption Consortium, a collaborative partnership that includes the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.), Commonwealth Catholic Charities and Radford University School of Social Work, to provide these important services. The Consortium is funded by the Virginia Department of Social Services as part of the ADOPT Virginia initiative, which was created in response to the lack of adoption-competent services for adoptive families.

What services are available and where?Lutheran Family Services of Virginia, is offering outpatient mental health services, including diagnostic assessment and treatment, by an adoption-competent clinician who is receiving nationally recognized, rigorous training to work with the unique needs of families who have adopted. We also offer the W.I.S.E. UP Workshop, developed by C.A.S.E. to help children, teens and their parents cope with questions about adoption and make choices about when and how to share their adoption story. These services are open to all families in the Piedmont region regardless of ability to pay who have adopted through domestic infant, international, parental placement or foster care. Another program available through the consortium is S.A.F.E., which gives teachers tools to promote a positive, adoption-sensitive environment in their classrooms. The Piedmont region comprises Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Amherst, Campbell, Pittsylvania, Craig, Botetourt, Roanoke, Montgomery, Floyd, Bedford, Franklin, Patrick, Giles, Pulaski and Carroll and Henry counties as well as adjacent cities.

Who will provide services?Emily Webb is a Resident in Counseling; Leslie Wright, LCSW ([email protected]) is her Board Certified Supervisor. She specializes in assisting children, adolescents, and their families experiencing mental health and/or behavioral crisis in the community. Over the past three years, she has provided mental health services to individuals, groups, and families in a variety of mental health settings. She provides trauma-focused, family-centered interventions for adoptive youth and their families. She holds degrees from Radford University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

To learn more about our adoption-competent services, please call 540.774.7100, ext. 1015, or email [email protected].

Today’s adoptive families need treatment specialists

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Education Station


Having a child with ADD/ADHD has its struggles for any parent, and trying to figure out how to help your child at school is a struggle in itself. Al-though having a child with ADD/ADHD is difficult to cope with at home, as a parent, you also have to help your child deal with their condition at school. Here are some tips and advice on how to make sure your child does well in school despite their ADD/ADHD.

1. Communication and teamwork with your child’s school is critical. It is so important to make sure your child’s school is aware that your child has ADD/ADHD, so they can work with him/her and ensure they get the best possible education and care in case they need extra help with their work. If you and your child’s school work together, your child can get the best possible education and feel better about themselves when they start excelling in their studies. And since most children with ADD/ADHD have problems with listening, sitting still, and concentrating, the school can work with them on these issues so they are able to do better.

2. Create a comprehensive behavior plan. Since you as the parent understands your child’s condition better than

their teacher, you can create a be-havior plan to help at school, and at home. You can also enlist your child’s teacher in creating a more com-prehensive plan, using rewards and consequences than can be used both at home, and at school.

3. Help with homework. Homework can be a cause of stress in both the ADD/ADHD child and for the parent as well. In order to help this become a lot easier, parents can utilize these tips to make homework a much less stressful event: • Stick to a certain time to do homework. By setting a certain time to do homework—say before dinner, or after dinner and before bath-time—your child will know that it’s time for homework and not for play or TV time. Since most children with ADD/ADHD do well on a regular routine system, having a set time for homework will make it much easier on them, and on

you as the parent

as well.

While doing homework with your child, make sure they have a break, especially if they have a lot to accomplish; this will make the time break up a bit, and your child won’t feel as overwhelmed. • Implement a reward system. Set up a system where your child gets a small reward for meet-ing specific homework milestones (such as completing a reading book or writing all their spelling words, etc.). Rewards can include stickers, special dessert, a new coloring book, or a new reading book they’ve been wanting. Try different approaches to the homework. For example, start a homework plan that suits your child’s learning style. Encourage your child to stick to the plan, and see how well they do on it, in case you have to change it up a little, according to how your child does on it. • Make sure there are NO distractions during homework time. Distractions are a huge issue with ADD/ADHD children; make sure there are no distractions during homework, such as no TV, no iPad or iPod, no mu-sic, no phone or email, and anything else that will distract your child from completing their assignments. • Don’t do the homework for your child. Although it might seem easier to just do your child’s home-work for them, this is definitely NOT helping your child in the long run. If you do their homework, how will they

learn? Help them with difficult homework assignments,

but don’t do the work for

them.

Excelling at School with ADD & ADHDArticle by: Kristy Wyatt

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Displaying Your Child’s Artwork1. Put up a clothesline and use clothespins to change out the artwork frequently.

2. Digitize the creations and use them as your computer’s screensaver.

3. Create binders for each child and school year as an artwork yearbook.

4. Purchase affordable frames at yard sales & thrift stores to fill with their homemade creations.

Move past simple magnets on the fridge door and keep your child’s art as treasured keepsake.

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A high school dropout with a known reputation in the community for being violent earned a scholarship to Virginia Western Community College. Another high school dropout and young mother of five turned her life around and is

now holding down a job and going back to school. Roanoke’s Youth Build is responsible for these two changed lives and many more throughout the Valley.

According to Kevin McNeil, YouthBuild was created to “help young men and women who have the same challenge of being high school dropouts complete their education and set out on a better path.” McNeil is a Life Skills Developer

Serving Others. Building a community. Changing lives.YouthBuild

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for the Roanoke program, which is part of a larger national effort, sponsored by Total Action for Progress (TAP) and funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.

He explained that the program spe-cifically helps 16 to 24 year olds who need to turn their lives around. “If an individual really wants to change, we have some excellent opportunities,” he said. The ultimate goal of the program is for the students to earn their GED, but there are several components that help the students achieve this and much more.

First, is the education compo-nent. The students are taught English, science, math and history in preparation for the test. McNeil said the GED test is hard. He and has co-work-ers have all taken it so they are more prepared to help the students. The group works with Roanoke City on dropout prevention and he said he en-courages kids to stay in school or go back if it’s not too late. “The GED is harder than staying in school and graduating,” he said. For many of the students, that is no longer an option. For high school dropouts, the Youth-Build pro-

gram provides services that a public school may have not been able to. “The teaching style is different,” McNeil said. “We’re not teaching to an SOL. We can tailor it to each student.” He explained that with 8 to 12 students in a classroom it’s easier to work one on one, differ-entiate instruction, and allow students to work at their own pace. Discipline comes into play as well. “We’re strict,” he said. “We tell them to pull

their pants up and take their hat off.” Tardiness is also inexcusable. “It’s a lot of discipline and hard work, but we are helping them become better people.”

While passing the GED is the ultimate goal, the next component of the pro-gram provides job skills and training. YouthBuild partners with Habitat for Humanity allowing students to work on construction sites, building and

remodeling homes in their community. McNeil explained that the students are not simply laborers. They learn skills such as carpentry and how to read blue prints that supplement their classroom learning and make them more mar-ketable to employees. “It gives them a sense of accomplishment,” McNeil said. “They are there for every house dedication. They get to meet the fami-

ly and see the fruit of their labor.” The students spend several days a week working on the job sites, which not only develops their skills but also forms connections with possible employers and allows them to earn a variety of certifications. As part of YouthBuild’s Green Initiative, the Roanoke group also constructed the first entirely “green” house in the state of Virginia. “Our students built that,” McNeil said,

with obvious pride.

The construction work pro-motes the required community service, but McNeil said the group’s community service ef-forts go beyond that. They re-cently volunteered with TAP’s Domestic Violence Services and at the Veterans Stand Down in Roanoke. McNeil said some-times it takes the students awhile to buy into the impor-tance of community service, as some have the “no one helped me, why should I help them” mentality. “We stress the idea of legacy,” he said. “We are here to leave something behind for someone else.” The fact that the program is govern-ment funded and no cost to the students (in fact, they get a stipend for attending), helps McNeil bring home his point.

“They are

benefitting from other people, so they should be prepared

to pay that forward,” he said. “It’s a tough sell sometimes.” To McNeil, it’s well worth it though. “You have those cry moments,” he said, as he recalled graduation ceremonies. “They intro-duce you like you are really a part of their family.”

And while sometimes it can take a while, the group really does become

“For a lot of them, it’s the most positive time they have

had in their life...”

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like a family. In fact, they teach them that that’s how it should be. “We don’t tolerate anything insensitive. We preach this idea of a YouthBuild

family. After a while, they buy into this. They’re all in this together. You’ll hear them say, ‘You mess with one, you mess with all.’”McNeil’s expertise brings in the third component of the program: life skills. He explained that he teaches lessons beyond the textbook such as relation-ship skills, stress management, and budgeting. “I teach that emotions can get you in trouble. You can’t always act off your feelings.” McNeil said he

tries to get his students to think long-term. “I ask them what they want to be doing ten years from now, not just next week. What you want to do ten years from now should determine what you need to be doing next week.”

McNeil emphasized the importance of the program’s components working together. “All of us tie it into educa-tion,” he said. “Everything is geared toward helping them pass the GED.”

On average a student stays in the program for 9 months, attending class or working on job sites from 8:25 to 3:30 five days a week. While the goal is to come out with a GED, the program goes a few steps further. Students typi-cally leave with plans to attend college or begin working. “We inundate them with the idea that college is possible,” McNeil said. And even after the plans have been made, the tie remains. McNeil said that the stay in contact with students for at least a year after they leave the program to check their progress. They might continue to help them work through issues or revise their resume. “Students will come back three or four years later to tell us how the program has helped them,” McNeil said. “For a lot of them, it’s the most positive time they have had in their life. Once they are here, they don’t want to leave the nest.”And it’s no wonder the students want to stay. With 264 programs in exist-ence, Roanoke’s group was named one of the top three in the nation. “We put quite a bit of work in,” McNeil admit-ted. “No one works just 40 hours.” Yet, the outcome is priceless. “These are great kids with troubled backgrounds,” he said. “A lot of what you see is frus-tration. Once you get past that, they take off and fly.”

“It gives them a sense of accomplishment;

They are there for every house dedication. They get to meet the family

and see the fruit of their labor.”


The Young Elites by Marie LuGrades 7+

Sixteen-year-old Adelina Amouteru is a survivor. The blood fever that swept through her nation when she was a child killed thousands, leaving the few who man-aged to emerge from the disease, mostly children, scarred forever. It wasn’t long before these marked survivors began to exhibit strange abil-ities; legends abound of malfettos who could control the wind, call the rain, even raise the dead. Misunderstood and feared, they were declared abominations by the king, a curse from the gods and bringers of bad luck, and they began to be hunted and killed by the king’s Inquisitors.

Recently, however, rumor has spread of the Young Elites, an underground group of malfettos who have learned

to control and hone their powers, using them to strike back at the king and his regime. When Adelina is accused of murdering her father and is sentenced to death, she is rescued on her execution day by these Elites. They call themselves the Dag-ger Society, and they want her help dethroning the king.

Adelina has the power of creating illusions, the

ability to change people’s perceptions of the world around them. She wants to align herself with the Elites, to believe that their cause is just...but she can’t help the darkness that resides in her heart, her thirst for power, or her hunger to destroy any who cross her.

Author of the best-selling YA series Legend, Marie Lu has done it again with her newest novel. Set in a world reminiscent of Renaissance Italy, The Young Elites is a thrilling story about the allegiances we form and the bonds we sometimes break when we’re tested.

Paperboy by Vince VawterGrades 5+

Besides his buddy Rat, Little Man’s best friend in the world is his nan-ny, “Mam”. He doesn’t understand why Mam isn’t allowed to do some of the things he can, like sit at the front of the bus or go to the zoo when-ever she wants. Rules are rules, Mam says, and

maybe that’s true. But what if the rules aren’t fair?

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Eleven-year-old Little Man might be able to throw the meanest hard ball in Memphis, but he can’t even say his own name without falling over every word -- he suffers from a severe stutter. So when Rat goes on vacation one sum-mer and Little Man agrees to cover Rat’s paper route, he’s not exactly looking forward to having to talk to custom-ers.

But as nerv-ous as Little Man is about the paper route, it’s the shifty neighborhood junkman who really starts to cause problems. Mam has warned Little Man repeatedly to stay away from Ara T, but he’s never had any trouble with him before. But when he asks Ara T to sharpen his knife for cutting the newspaper bundles, he sets in motion a series of events that will

change his life forever.

Set in 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee, this Newbery Honor book is more memoir

than fiction, as the author himself has felt the pain of dealing with a stutter.

Written in the voice of “Little Man”, Paperboy is

a poignant and compelling coming-of-age story about a

boy who learns that there’s more to life than his speech

impediment.

Earth to Echo directed by David Green

Rated PG

When the construction project for a new highway begins in a Nevada neighborhood, the residents are

forced out of their homes. Three mid-dleschoolers, Tuck, Alex, and Munch, have been best friends for as long as they can remember. They’ve tried their hardest to get the construction crew to change their plans, but to no avail. They’re just kids, after all. What could

they possibly do to change things?

Then one day, all of the cellphones in Alex’s house stop working. There’s a strange picture that has appeared on all the screens, and upon closer ex-amination, the boys realize it’s a map of the surrounding desert. So on their last night together before Alex’s family moves, they decide to follow the map for one last hurrah. And what they find out in the desert is something truly otherworldly...

Since the little creature can mimic Alex’s ringtone perfectly, they decide to call him Echo. He needs help build-ing his ship so that he can get back home. But while gathering the ship’s parts around the city, the boys run into trouble in unexpected places. Will their adventure be ground to a halt, or will they figure out a way to get Echo home no matter the cost?

Earth to Echo is a fun, lighthearted adventure about forgiveness, being there for each other no matter what, and how even the smallest person can effect change in the world.

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The Roanoke Valley offers a number of venues in which families can enjoy theatrical productions. The options range from local children’s theatre and regional troupes to the traveling shows of Broadway in Roanoke. Collectively, the venues present opportunities for live theater at a variety of price points making access widely available.

Roanoke Children’s TheatreLocated in the Dumas Center in downtown Roanoke, the Roanoke Chil-dren’s Theater is professional theater designed for children and it is afforda-ble. This spring’s shows include “Fancy Nancy: The Musical” and “Eat: It’s Not About Food.” The former is based on the popular children’s book series by Jane O’Connor, while the latter tackles eating disorders and is geared toward teenagers.

“Eat” runs from Feb. 26 to March 1. “Fancy Nancy” is slated for May 28 to June 15. Ticket prices for each produc-tion are $13 for children and seniors, while adult tickets cost $19. Tickets purchased online are subject to extra fees, which can be avoided by ordering tickets over the telephone or visiting Center in the Square’s Regional Box Office.

The theater offers additional ways to save. By catching a show on opening night, you can snag tickets for the

preview price of $10. Or you can save 30 percent by subscribing to a season ticket package, which include tickets to three shows. Season ticket holders also receive a copy of the books from the plays in the Read it! See it! series. Learn more at www.roanokechildrens-theatre.org

Mill Mountain TheatreIt bills itself as Roanoke’s “profession-al, year-round, regional theater.” Mill Mountain Theatre, which is located in Center in the Square in downtown Roa-noke, is celebrating its 50th anniversa-ry. Shows for 2015 include “Hairspray,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “On Golden Pond” and “42nd Street” on the Trinkle Main Stage.

Disney’s classic fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast” is sure to be a hit with young people and families, especially as the roles of actors, scenic design-ers, costumers, lighting technicians and sound technicians will be held by children and teenagers. The show runs from July 31 through Aug. 6. Ticket prices are $13 for youth under 19 and adult ticket prices are $19. See more at www.millmountain.org

ShowtimersThere are six shows slated for 2015 at this community theatre in Southwest Roanoke County, including “You’re A Good Man Charlie, Brown” in February

and March and “Steel Magnolias” in April. The theatre’s web-site reports

that most shows are family friendly, unless oth-

erwise noted.

Adult tick-et pric-

es are

$12 for comedies and dramas and $15 for musicals. Tickets for anyone under 18 years of age cost $5. Find out more information at www.showtimers.org

Berglund CenterOlder children and teenagers may enjoy the experience of Broadway in Roanoke. The 2015 season, which is sponsored by Friendship Retirement Community, will feature six shows this winter and spring in the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre:• “Flashdance the Musical,” Jan. 15• “Sister Act,” Feb. 12• “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles,”

Mar. 5• “Guys & Dolls,” Mar. 31• “Dancing Pros Live,” Apr. 14• “Memphis,” May 6 Show times are 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $32 to $67 before taxes and fees. VIP parking and buffet dinner tickets are available for an additional charge. Purchasing tickets online is convenient, but you can avoid some of the tacked on costs by visiting the Berglund Center box office in person. Learn more at www.roanokecivic-center.com

Salem Civic CenterThis orchestra concert of Broadway tunes is billed for anyone ages 8 to 98. On April 17, four Broadway stars will join the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra on to play musical selections from “Carousel,” “Sound of Music,” “Okla-homa” and “South Pacific.” Mandy Gonzalez, Rob Gallagher, Jeremiah James, and Jennifer Hope Wills take the stage with RSO Conductor David Stewart Wiley for the Rodgers & Ham-merstein Broadway Celebration. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices $32 to $42. See more at www.rso.com

Other local productionsKeep an eye out for middle and high schools’ productions. These shows offer a fun and inexpensive opportu-nity to introduce children to theater, while supporting local schools’ drama programs and participating students.

By Courtney Cutright

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Pinterest Picks:We asked our staff to share their favorite pins

from Pinterest this month. They had everything from new cookie recipes, gift ideas and funny jokes! Here are some of the best of the best:

Editor-in-chief Josh Eagan loves this recipe for Jello Cookies. The colors can be customized easily for any occasion. You can find the recipe at www.iheartnaptime.com.

Event coordinator Shelley Sawyer shared this unique photo display

idea from ryangreenleafblog.com- There’s even another pin to show

you how to make letters from recy-cled cereal boxes.

Designer Tracy Fisher is filling up her library book queue with snow-themed books for those long cold nights trapped in a house

with a 4 year old!

Office manager Sierra Lewis is known around the office for loving coffe & hot chocolate. She will be styling with these DIY glitter mugs from www.crea-tivegreenliving.com.

Sales representative, Dee Reynolds plans on making these cute re-cycled cardboard owls from www.kerryspa-

percraft.com with her daughter!

Pinterest Picks:We asked our staff to share their favorite pins

from Pinterest this month. They had everything from new cookie recipes, gift ideas and funny jokes! Here are some of the best of the best:

Editor-in-chief Josh Eagan loves this recipe for Jello Cookies. The colors can be customized easily for any occasion. You can find the recipe at www.iheartnaptime.com.

Event coordinator Shelley Sawyer shared this unique photo display

idea from ryangreenleafblog.com- There’s even another pin to show

you how to make letters from recy-cled cereal boxes.

Designer Tracy Fisher is filling up her library book queue with snow-themed books for those long cold nights trapped in a house

with a 4 year old!

Office manager Sierra Lewis is known around the office for loving coffe & hot chocolate. She will be styling with these DIY glitter mugs from www.crea-tivegreenliving.com.

Sales representative, Dee Reynolds plans on making these cute re-cycled cardboard owls from www.kerryspa-

percraft.com with her daughter!

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Research indicates that the quality of the interactions are the most important feature of a preschool or child care program—studies have tied high quality interactions to positive outcomes for children more strongly than other things we typically look for in preschool or child care programs, like the teacher’s education or the numbers of teachers and children in the classroom. Of course, skill-based training and low ratios in a classroom help teachers to deliver those high quality interactions, which is why a comprehensive rating and improvement system like the Virginia Star Quality Initiative is so helpful in providing high quality information to families who want to choose quality care for their children. Of all the quality features measured by the Star Quality Initiative, interactions have the most weight in a program’s final rating. You can search for and view ratings here (www.smartbeginnings.org/qris).

What to look for: Children who are busily involved with activities AND teachers who are engaging with them as they work and play. Look to see whether teachers engage children during mealtimes and routines as well!

Why it’s important:When teachers are involved with children- sitting with them at tables or on the floor- they engage in more conversations and are able to tie learning to the children’s natural curiosity. By allowing learning to follow the interests of the children, teachers can maximize engagement and add information in meaningful ways for children.

What to look for: Teachers who seem patient and understanding as they interact with children. Look for teachers who are asking the children questions and listening carefully to their answers before responding.

Why it’s important:Language development is rapid during the preschool years, and children are encouraged to talk with their peers and teachers in high quality programs. Back-and-forth conversations with adults are also great opportunities for brainstorming, problem-solving, and asking thought-provoking questions.

What to look for: If possible, observe the start of the children’s day. In high quality programs, teachers welcome children warmly and enthusiastically. You may want to ask about the program’s policies for introducing new children to a classroom or home, or how they handle children who have a hard time saying goodbye in the morning.

Why it’s important:Greeting children each morning is a great foundation to build positive relationships with children. And, teachers in high quality programs are sensitive to children who may be having

a difficult morning and help children ease into the group gently. In order for children to maximize learning, they must feel welcome and comfortable with the adults and children in the group.

What to look for:If you are able to observe for a few hours, look for opportunities for children to make choices throughout their play and learning. Do children get to choose where they sit, what materials they use, which peers they play with? If you are not able to see this for yourself, you might ask the program about the children’s day to find out more.

Why it’s important:Having choices throughout the day encourages children’s sense of independence. While it’s true that children also need plenty of structure and routine, having choices within those limits builds self-confidence and engagement because they are able to pursue their individual interests. Everyone is enthusiastic and enjoys their time together more when their perspectives and input are valued.

What to look for:If you are looking for care for your infant, ask about whether children are cared for on individual schedules and how the teachers navigate that with multiple children in their care. If you can, observe a diaper change and take note of whether teachers use this caregiving routine as an opportunity for conversation or other interaction.

Why it’s important:In high quality programs, infants’ schedules are individualized according to their needs—and every baby is different! It is a challenge to individualize care for multiple children, so you’ll want to be comfortable with the program’s approach for your child. When children are very young, caregiving routines make up a large part of the day, and skilled early childhood professionals use this time to talk and play with babies, building relationships and helping them learn about the world—rather than treating these times as chores to be accomplished.

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“Look mommy, I’m a superhero!” my daughter yelled across the living room as she jumped from a short step stool, a simple bandana tied around her neck flapping behind her.

It’s never taken much for my daughter to pretend or imagine. If the mood strikes our floor can suddenly change to lava, with our couch as our only hope of surival, or our dining room becomes a grand ballroom for the princess to dance in. I don’t have to add much flair for her to have fun in her surroundings.

Lots of children are natural storytell-ers and will turn the world around them into their personal stage. A recent study done at the University of Virginia even suggested that playing and pretending can be as important to a child’s development than a tradi-tional, formal classroom education.

However, sometimes play can be enhanced and more involved when parents and caregivers add a little costuming, props and sets.

Look Around Your

HouseCostumes don’t have to be speciali-ty-shop exclusives. You can find a full chef set in every kitchen, a simple kithen towel tied around a child’s waist and a oven mitt is all they need to be the next Gordon Ramsey.

Raid Your Closets

Children love to pretend they are the grown up. Check your closet for older or worn adult clothes that could be easily sized down with safety pins, or if you’re handy, with a sewing machine. Don’t forget that old linens make great superhero capes or ninja headbands.

After-Holiday Sales

The best time to get dress up cos-tumes is after Halloween, when stores mark their commercial costumes down 50-75% off. Buy a size or two larger to allow the costume to last as long as possible in your dress up box. Don’t forget to grab accessories like handbands, glasses and props!

Get The Kids Involved

Children want to be inolved in the games, not just have them thrust upon them. Make puppets together, have them draw a treasure map of their backyard or local park. Older children can even write down and illustrate the stories before they per-form them for friends and family.

Make it Yourself

A puppet theater can be made with a small tension rod and short curtain hung in a doorway. A cardboard box can be a boat, spaceship, car or tardis. You can even paint a simple stovestop on a flat board to be a pre-tend kitchen.

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Those two words are typically met with one of two extreme opinions. On one side you have the people who exude joy and excitement in their voice. On the other side you find frustration and disappointment. Over the years I’ve found very few people who seem completely neutral on the subject.

I usually find the latter of the two opinions in most adults. In fact, I often hear comments about bad weather driving and the problems snow can cause during one’s commute. I, on the other hand L-O-V-E snow days. I always have! I guess in some ways I never really grew up. I eagerly check the news on a snowy morning to read all the closings. Now that I have kids of my own, I enjoy snow days even more. I am the first one up and putting on gloves and hats. Since I work at a school, I have the very special oppor-tunity to be off when the children are off from school. It is part of the reason I love winter so much.

I just love when I find

other adults who feel the same way. There is a special place in my heart for the saying “let it snow.” For all you other teachers out there, I know what you are thinking. “What about all the missed work?” “What will happen to our Spring break?” “Just think of the roads!” I know! I know! I have heard every reason to dislike snow days and I just can’t.

Today I would like you to reconsider your feelings on the words “snow day” one more time. Take a moment to look at them through childlike eyes.If you take an average elementary age student and ask their opinion on snow days, you will likely hear things like “ l like to go sledding! My dad catches us doing it on camera and its really hilarious!” You may hear a few “It’s cold outside and hot chocolate feels so good!” Or like one little boy I asked stated, “My favorite thing to do is make a cave out of snow and hide. I like to see how long it takes my

friends to

find me.” All of these comments came out of real third grade stu-dents. They find nothing but possibility in the words “snow day.”

Imagine if more adults would take on the same world view for a while. I am fully aware of the pressures and compli-cations of life. With kids, a job, school work, and housekeeping, who doesn’t understand? This Winter I want to encourage you to see the words “snow day” in a new light. Let go of the worries and the stress, just for a day. Make a point to get out there with your kids.Play in the snow. Build a snowman. Drink a big mug of hot chocolate with marsh-mallows.Play board games.Read a book!

Whatever you do, re-member that the lovely, white blanket of snow is like a blank canvas. It is only what you make of it!

It’s a Snow Day!by Amanda Powers

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Raptors LiveJanuary 10, 2015 11:00 AM • Science Museum of Western Virginia, Center in the SquareSeating is limited, so reservations and advance tickets are required.$2/members | $3/non-members (in addition to regular museum admission)

See a live Red-Tailed Hawk fly — and learn about a variety of raptor species — all inside our planetarium under the guidance of former Science Museum educator Corey Basham.

Make Believe Mondays January 5, 2015 10:00 AM • Roanoke Main Library

Come “make believe” every Monday in January and make the most of your child’s imagination. It’s Puppet Playtime! Use our puppets and stage so your child can

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Monday • January 5Make Believe Mondays Roanoke Main Library10:00 AMAges 0-11Free

Come “make believe” every Monday in January and make the most of your child’s imagination. It’s Puppet Playtime! Use our puppets and stage so your child can perform! This drop-in creative play program is parent and child directed and is not managed by library staff. No registration required.

Upcycle Crafting South Roanoke County Library3:00 PM - 9:00 PMAges 12-17Free, Register by calling (540) 777-8788

Join us and create your own bottle top magnets!

Tuesday • January 6Adventures In The Afternoon Roanoke Main Library4:00 PMAges 12-17Free

Adventures in the Afternoon is a role playing game clubs for teens that meets every Tuesday at the Main Library.

Chick-Fil-A Family NightSalem Chick-Fil-A5:00 PM - 7:00 PMAll AgesFree to attend

Come to Chick-fil-A for a fun craft or other kid’s activity! Activities are free for alll!

Wednesday • January 7Movies At Main Roanoke Main Library10:30 AMAges 0-11Free

Enjoy a morning movie at the Main Library! Join us for a special showing of “Frozen” (rated PG) for families on the Children’s mezzanine.

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Thursday • January 8Silly Storytime And Craft Gainsboro Branch Library10:30 AMAll AgesFree

Silly stories with a fun and simple craft for young children and their caretak-ers.

Night Howls Mill Mountain Zoo5:15 PM-7:00 PMAll Ages$7.50/Children$10/AdultReservations suggestedwww.mmzoo.org

Bundle up and come listen to the wolves howl! Enjoy a Zookeeper chat, guided tour, and refreshments to warm you up!

Early Childhood Music Class Imaginations Toy Store1531 South Main St Blacksburg Va 10:30AMAges 1-4First Class free!Registration required; please [email protected] for more information.

First Class Free! Want to try out a music and movement class? Join us every Thursday Jan. 8 - 29 at Imagina-tions Toy Store - upstairs, pay a visit to the Toy Lady and then walk next door to Annie Kays to grab some groceries before lunch. We will sing, play per-cussion instruments and dance to live piano music.

Saturday • January 10Storytime: Please, Mr. Panda Christiansburg Barnes & Noble11:00 AMAll AgesFree

Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Please, Mr. Panda. This clever picture book about manners will de-light children and endear them to Mr. Panda.

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Let the kids make a fun craft while you shop!

Monday • January 12Movies At MainRoanoke Main Library6:00 PMAll AgesFree

This week we’re playing The Hun-dred-Foot Journey! Join us for a fun family night out!

Saturday • January 17 Family Hike and Hot CocoaMill Mountain Discovery Center2:00 PM - 3:30 PMAges5+$6/childRegistration required

Come join us at the Discovery Center and take in the winter scenery on a 1.5 mile hike on Mill Mountain. Warm up afterwards as we all enjoy a cup of hot cocoa! Register online by visiting playroanoke.com or by phone at 540-853-1236

Monday • January 19

Martin Luther King Jr. DayPublic Schools Closed.

Let’s Experiment Day CampScience Museum, Downtown Roanoke9:00 AM - 4:00 PMAges 5+$45/Members$50/MembersRegister online www.smwv.org

Kids are out of school? Let them come out and enjoy a day of hands-on sci-ence fun!

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Cave Spring Elementary School is part-nering with Barnes and Noble Tangle-wood for their annual Bookfair. There are special events planned for Friday and Saturday in the Tanglewood store. A percentage of purchases made in the store those two days, and purchases made in store and online for the week of Jan 23 - 30 will go to Cave Spring

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Friday • January 23Bumps & Babies Consignment Event3434 Buck Mountain Road(Across from 220 Wal-Mart)All Ages, Focusing on infants and ex-pecting mothers.Free to attend

Roanoke’s popular LFA Sale now brings you a new consignment event just for new and expecting moms! You’ll find everything you need for a new baby from strollers, to furniture, to clothes, and more! visit www.lfakids.com to register as a consignor.

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My husband is planning on coaching my sons baseball team (ages 7-9). This year he plans to really work on using positive parenting skills but it is always hard to transfer that to the kids on the baseball team. There is a real problem getting the kids to focus (or at least stop goofing around) during practice and also in the dugout during games when it’s our turn to bat.

Please help!! He wants the kids to have a good time but to also be respectful without making them run lots of laps as punishment.

Sincerely, Coach Mom, Rocky Mount

Dear Ask Andrea,

We have a no Monster High Doll rule in our household. We talk about body image and adult clothes that aren’t for kids. She just turned 7 and was given 2 Monster High Dolls. She is ea-gerly awaiting our decision if she can keep them or not. what is the best way to handle this?

Sincerely,Worried in Roanoke

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I completely support your decision not to have Monster High dolls in your house. The dolls are highly sexualized. The webisodes about the characters seem to mostly be about girls being mean to each other. These dolls give all the wrong messages.

I would say to your daughter “I know the person who gave you this present did not know our house rules, but our house rule is still no MH dolls. If they didn’t know that you can’t legally drive a car, and they gave you a car, you could still not drive a car, even though you received one as a present. So you still can’t have MH dolls because that is our house rule, even though you received them as a present. So we will return these to the store and you can use that same amount of money to pick out anything you want.

I know your daughter will be very disappointed. I would honor that disappointment but stick to your values.

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My 4 year-old girl has difficulty sharing toys. How do I help her deal with sharing?

Thank you!Shareless in Salem

Dear Shareless,

It really is better to give than to receive, but that’s only true if we feel we have enough. And this isn’t something children learn through lectures, but through experience. All little ones can find it challenging to share. To them, sharing means being forced to give something up. Our goal is to change that experience for them, so they can begin to discover the silver lining of sharing -- that good feeling we feel when we make someone else happy.

So I would not force a child to share toys. Instead, introduce the concept of taking turns. In general, it’s best if each child’s turn goes on for as long as the child wants, rather than the child being forced to give the toy up in some arbitrary num-ber of minutes. So you would say to your daughter “When you’re done with that, will you give it to Isabella? Great, thanks!”

Does that sound like a recipe for disaster? Ac-tually, it teaches kids to be more generous, out of the goodness of their hearts rather than only when we’re watching. Why? Because when we let a child use something for as long as they want, without making them share, they get the experi-ence of giving the toy to the other child once they really feel done with it. The natural result is that they become more generous.

I know this is an unusual rule, but what’s the al-ternative? Always snatching things away from chil-dren when we think they’ve had enough time with it? That teaches them to grab, and makes them more anxious about protecting their things, so it makes them less likely to share. This rule helps children feel they can use something to their heart’s content without worrying about losing it. In my experience, children who are brought up this way are usually able to share more easily.

I’m not an expert on coaching, but I’d say:

1. Talk with the group as a whole about expect-ed behavior. Ask questions. Why is this the best behavior in the situation? What are the ramifica-tions of not using this behavior? Write down the agreements -- there should not be many -- that the team members are making to each other and to the coach.

2. Ask the kids how the group as a whole can work as a team to be sure they are all focusing?

3. Kids follow presence. That means that if your husband turns his warmth and connection on those kids, they won’t want to disappoint him.

Good luck!

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Dear Coach - I am not sure what baseball is, but I know it can be tough teaching puppies so I guess it would be tough with kids too. Try using one word answers like my mom does with our puppy. Sit, Stay and Paw seem to work well. Also, Give them treats like bones. You will thank me later.

Worried - Those monster high dolls are actually really tasty. I like to eat the hair on them. You should try it, you might want to keep them around the house as a snack. Here is another tip, don’t share with your doggie friends, they chew the faces off. Talk about creepy!

Sharing is a realy important thing for kitties to learn. I share everything with my family. When my mom is reading, I share her book by laying on it. When my sister is playing with LEGOS - I chew a piece to try and make it fit. I even share with my dad by using his toothbrush when he is not using it. Make sure to share your stuff with them too! Like, when I catch a mouse or a bug, I always leave it right where my family can use it!

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