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2012

6 Parents Connect Through Social Media

Technology facilitates new ways to stay in touch

8 Save On School Supplies Find new ways to save by buying in bulk this school year

16 After School Care

Children’s activities for dual-income families

20 Get Involved at School

Ways parents can lend their talents at their kid’s school

24 Tutoring Helps Struggling Children Is your child in need of help this school year?

35 Gear Up For Driving

Driver’s education course offered locally for teens

42 Back To School

Story by Sarah Anderson

Did the school year sneak up on you? Get prepared with these simple tips

26 Monthly munchies

46 Community Calendar

30 Meet a baby animal 32 Sensei Says

56 family Resources

A fun, family-friendly recipe

Local martial arts instructor provides insight to parents and their children

44 Expecting the unexpected

Local events for the whole family A list of our advertisers for your referencing convenience

58 Kid’s Corner

Miles Tanner, age 10 is going into the 5th grade. PHOTO: 29 Eleven photography Emily kelley

Games, puzzles and fun facts

Pregnancy column with Emily Hanke

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There is a power outage, and your child’s school is dismissing students early, requiring you to arrive quickly for pickup. Your kid will not be left waiting for you because you got this information immediately after a quick log-in to the social media site you use to connect with other parents. Some other parents may be delayed in receiving this important information because they rely on phone alerts. Social media has changed the way people communicate. Whether through tweets or status updates, information shared through social media avenues is instantaneous and can reach a large number of people, which is why parents have turned to social media to learn about events at school. According to a study by Nielsen McKinsey Company, parents are more likely than adults without children to play games, engage in creative pursuits, and look for entertainment on Facebook, blogs and other social sites. The data collected from 2,000 adults who frequently use social media found 88 percent of users rely on social networking sites for communicating with family and friends. The next most popular activity is connecting with new friends, followed by accessing product reviews and online entertainment. Reports show adults devote a quarter

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of their time spent online to social media sites. Social media is helping parents in a variety of ways, enabling them to keep an eye on their children when they go online. According to a survey from Laptop magazine, 55 percent of parents are using social media to watch their kids’ online activities. Of that 55 percent, one-fifth indicated they only use social media to monitor their child’s online activity. However, social media has other handy purposes. Many parents use it as a bulletin board -- posting all types of information. Some parents use social media to stay abreast of school happenings, asking questions about when fundraiser money is due or if anyone got the spelling words for the week. Others find it is a good way to speak with the parents of their child’s peers. Some parents use it to set up parents’ nights out, advertise things for sale or ask for recommendations on contractors. Parents use social media to invite people to events, including birthday parties. Others can see who was invited and decide if they’re going. More parents are turning to social media sites for advice and information, to stay in touch or simply to share a good laugh. Join our conversation at facebook.com/coastalcarolinaparent.

arten Prepping for kinderg MAKES AN EASIER TRANSITION Kindergarten used to be a time when kids grabbed a nap in between fingerpainting and playing outside, but today’s coursework is much more rigorous and kindergarteners are now introduced to concepts that were once taught in later years of elementary school. Preparing children who have never attended school for their first day could take a little time. SIGNING UP FOR SCHOOL Each school district has its own requirements to begin kindergarten, so parents should familiarize themselves with their school district as soon as possible. One of the primary requirements is age. Children generally have to meet a certain age requirement (usually age 5), meaning their birthdays have to take place prior to or by a cut-off date. Public schools will also require proof of residence. They often require utility bills with the student’s address on them. Private schools typically have more lenient residence requirements. Most entering students also will need to have received all the necessary vaccinations. If the student has not received all immunizations, he or she will need to do so before enrolling. GETTING PREPARED Some children are anxious to be “big kids” and begin school. Others may be nervous about what’s in store. The best way to prepare children is to think about enrolling them in some sort of social program. Preschool is the avenue many parents choose, but simply spending time together with other kids in a structured social setting is enough for many kids to get acclimated. Talking about what to expect at school can also ease jit-

ters. Parents can establish a school-like structure at home to illustrate their points. Have set times for meals and snacks, require small chores be done on time and set additional rules and limits. Bed time and wake times should be the same each day as well. Children who are unaccustomed to having structure may ﬁnd the rigors of the classroom scary. Parents should inquire about touring the school to help calm kids’ nerves. This way children will see exactly what environment they will be working in each day. HONING SKILLS Children will partake in a variety of activities during kindergarten. They’ll begin learning to write and perform other activities that require ﬁne motor skills. Parents can introduce their children to pencils, crayons, markers, and safety scissors so they can learn the proper grip and how to maneuver these tools. It’s also never too early to read with children. Studies indicate that children who frequently read with their parents or others tend to have greater success in school. The National Education Association says that children who were read to frequently are more likely to:  Count to 20, or higher than those who were not  Write their own names  Read The Educational Testing Services reports that students who do more reading at home are better readers and have higher math scores. Kindergarten is a child’s initial foray into the world of academia. Much has changed in the kindergarten curriculum, and parents can expect their kids to be learning much more in kindergarten than they once did.

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he back-to-school season is fast approaching. This is a time of school bus traffic on the roads, anxious parents snapping first-day-of-school photos, and children will meeting their new classmates and forging new friendships. This time of the year is also one when parents and students must shop for school supplies. Tradition dictates that families will flock to stores after dismissal and shop for folders, binders, pens and protractors. Caught up in the moment, many shoppers choose convenience over low prices on school supplies. Parents could end up at the check-out line with a considerable bill to pay, particularly if they are shopping for multiple students. Buying items in bulk -- and sharing the cost -- may be a more affordable option. Although it can be easy to procrastinate and wait until school starts to buy supplies, it might be prudent to shop before the new school year begins. Many teachers, in an attempt to help parents save money, publish school-supply lists online in advance of the school year. Most teachers do not vary their requirements

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from year to year, so if your son or daughter has been assigned a teacher, ask around among last yearâ€™s students to see what that teacher requires. This way you can head to the store or comparison shop online at your convenience. Some supplies are standard regardless of class assignment. These include pens and/or pencils, folders, spiral notebooks, copy paper, looseleaf paper, erasers, crayons, markers, and highlighters. Purchased individually, the per-unit cost of each item may be higher than purchasing these items in bulk. This is when the advantage of buying in bulk shines through. Here are some helpful hints for parents about to shop for school supplies. * Shop for frequently used items in bulk, whether from online wholesalers or through a warehouse store for which you are a member. * Collaborate with a few different school parents to chip in for school supplies. Then one parent does the shopping and splits the supplies with the others. * Keep a stockpile of supplies at home. They do not expire, and next year you may not have to shop at all. * Having extra supplies on hand enables duplicate sets for at home and in school for consistency. * Some parents like to buy many supplies and then donate some for under-

privileged children. This time of year manufacturers or retailers could actually donate a portion of school-supply proceeds to some educational organizations. * Buying larger quantities of supplies could enable you to build up rewards points at certain retailers. This may entitle you to future coupons or dollar awards that can be put toward more expensive items, including tablets or graphing calculators. * Contact the teacher and see if you can volunteer to buy all of the supplies in bulk for the entire class, with each student then paying the required amount. This will save many families time and effort. * If you have a friend or family member who is a teacher, find out if he or she can purchase your school supplies. Often teachers are eligible for a discount on school supplies. * Purchase bulk quantities of certain supplies and find out if they can be sold as a fundraiser for the school. A portion of the sales will go to the PTA. Buying school supplies in bulk can save money and provide an opportunity to give something back to the school community.

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The active lives children have often lead to a few bumps and bruises along the way. While a few bandages and antiseptic creams are par for the course when caring for a child, parents worry about more significant injuries, including eye injuries. According to the Boston Children’s Hospital, any injury to your child’s eye should be considered a medical emergency. Unlike the heart, lungs and brain, there is not much natural protection for the eye beyond a thin eyelid. This makes it easy to suffer an eye injury, especially for kids who play sports. The American Academy of Ophthalmology says eye injuries are a significant health problem in the United States, second only to cataracts as a cause of visual impairment. Each year, more than 2.5 million eye injuries occur, and 50,000 people permanently lose part or all of their vision. Nearly half (47.6 percent) of all reported eye injuries occur in people between the ages of 18 and 45. Children ages 0 to 18 experience roughly 25 percent of those injuries. Projectiles and flying debris account for the vast majority of eye injuries across all age groups. Among children, some of the more common injuries occur when children are participating in various sports, including: * hockey * archery

* darts * sports involving rackets Toys, fingernails and even chemicals are responsible for some eye injuries in children. It is important to note that 90 percent of all eye injuries can be prevented by using protective eyewear. Some sports organizations mandate that children use protective eyewear. Even if it isn’t mandatory, parents should urge children to wear safety goggles. COMMON EYE INJURIES Certain injuries to the eye are more common than others. Here is a look at the various types of injuries that can occur. * Chemical burns: This is when a child gets any type of chemical into the eye. Chemicals may be household cleaning objects. These injuries require immediate medical attention because they can cause permanent vision loss. * Bruising: Black eyes or ecchymosis occurs from some sort of trauma to the eye. The tissue around the eye becomes bruised, but usually the eye itself is spared. However, only a doctor can determine if the eye is unscathed. * Corneal abrasions: The cornea is the clear, domeshaped covering at the front of the eye. A foreign item entering the eye, like sand or debris, may scratch the cornea. It also can become scratched by a fingernail or an insect that flies into the eye. A doctor can determine the severity of the abrasion

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and if any treatment is required. * Hyphema: This is a condition of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye where fluid normally flows in and out to nourish eye tissues. Hyphema is caused by an injury, and blood can be seen in the eyeball. It requires prompt medical attention. * Eyelid lacerations: This is a cut on the eyelid. An eyelid laceration may be paired with bruising or even corneal abrasion. * Fractures: The orbit is the bony area around the eyeball, and an orbital fracture is when the bones around the eye are broken. This may cause severe eye damage depending on where the eye was struck. It requires immediate medical assistance, and facial reconstruction may be necessary. * Burns: Sunburn not only occurs to the skin but can affect the eyes, too. It is important to wear UV-protective sunglasses outside. PREVENT EYE INJURIES Eye injuries are largely preventable. Wearing eyewear during sports is essential. Frequent washing of hands and avoiding touching the eyes can prevent the transfer of debris from fingers to the eye. All chemical products should be kept out of reach. If children use cosmetic products, they should not be applied around the eye. Knowing the risks to the eye and how to prevent injury can help ward off serious injuries.

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Although they have a considerable assortment of canned/frozen foods, breads, pastas, snacks, and condiments, New Bridge also carries environmentally/people friendly cleaning products, natural personal care items, organic pet food, and natural supplements &homeopathetic remedies. Looking for something special? New Bridge is open to customer suggestions and if they are unable to stock a particular product, they oﬀer the option of special ordering just what you were looking for. On top of oﬀering you safe,

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ery school day. The healthier meal requirements are a key component of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which was championed by the First Lady as part of her Let’s Move! campaign and signed into law by President Obama. The new standards align school meals with the latest nutrition science and the real-world circumstances of America’s schools, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. The USDA indicates that there are a few main components of the new lunch and breakfast standards: * Offer students both fruits and vegetables every day of the week. * Substantially increase offerings of whole grain-rich foods. * Offer only fat-free or low-fat milk varieties. * Limit calories based on the age of the children being served to ensure proper portion size.

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* Increase the focus on reducing the amounts of saturated fat, trans fats and sodium. These changes are not perfect, but many believe they are a step in the right direction. Some parents, however, feel the new stipulations are not stringent enough, particularly when it comes to work-arounds for some of the new policies. For example, syrupy canned fruit cocktails that are high in sugar count toward the fruit requirement in many schools. Sodium content is another bone of contention. Research indicates that lowering sodium levels can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension. To adhere to the new lunch program, schools will have to cut sodium in lunches by more than 50 percent within 10 years. Currently, elementary school lunches contain roughly 1,300 mg of sodium. The goal is to lower that to 1,230 mg by the 2014/2015 school year, gradually dropping to 935 mg by 2017. Many parents and health experts feel sodium levels are not going down fast enough.

The new plan will also extend nutrition standards outside of the cafeteria. Foods and beverages sold in vending machines and through other venues on campus must also be modified to adhere to a healthy diet. Canadians may learn from the trials in the United States should they develop their own school lunch programs. Canada remains the only western-

ized nation without a federally funded school food program. The reason Canada has not developed a national school food strategy (or even a coordinated provincial and territorial program) is that no single ministry takes responsibility for food. Students can bring their own lunches or choose among fast food in cafeterias or snacks from vending machines. One company taking advantage of the United States’ new school lunch standards is Domino’s Pizza. It has developed its “Smart Slice” school lunch program, which meets the revised standards set by the USDA. Freshly baked and delivered to schools, “Smart Slice” features multiple nutritious ingredients like wholegrain crust, light mozzarella cheese and reduced sodium sauce. Reduced sodium pepperoni is also available. More than 3,000 schools in 37 states participate in this food program. Although many changes have been put in place to make school lunches healthier, not all parents think these changes are sufficient. Parents who have concerns about school lunches can prepare lunches for their children that meet their personal standards.

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t’s summer in North Carolina. The heat is growing more relentless each day. The kids want something to do. Grab the swim suits, beach towels, & sun block and head out to Hexagon Wake Park at Tucker Lake in Benson, NC. While everyone else is fighting the crowds at the beach, you and your family can enjoy the clear water and white sandy beaches at the #1 crystal clear lake in the area. Hexagon Wake Park at Tucker Lake is more than just a swimming hole. This spring-fed lake features fun for the entire family with beach volleyball, rope swings, 4 acres of shaded picnic area with grills and tables, a bath house, jungle gym playground, soft play water toys, kid slides, boat rentals, and a 167ft twisting waterslide. Looking for a little more thrill than waterslides and rope swings? Opening for the first time this year, Hexagon Wake Park at Tucker Lake will have a cable wake park for those into extreme sports. What is cable wakeboarding? It’s just like regular wakeboarding, but instead of being pulled by a boat, the rider is pulled by an overhead cable system. Cable wakeboarding is more environmentally friendly and you can do some pretty amazing tricks on the system that are much harder to do behind a boat. Cable wakeboarding is ideal for those seeking excitement without the expense of owning a boat. The only expense you have to worry about is the cost of equipment and the cable pass for the park. Who wants to worry with boat maintenance, lake traffic, water and air pollution, and especially filling a boat with gas? Getting your kicks on the Hexagon Wake Park will save you tons of money without sacrificing the fun. Beginners and advanced riders will all have a blast whether just being pulled or catching air and doing tricks. Tucker Lake and the Hexagon Wake Park are ideal locations for birthday parties, school groups, and church groups. The Hexagon Wake Park will be offering a day camp this summer for children ages five and older. The pristine beaches and crystal clear water is a perfect place for kids to swim and play, cruise around on canoes or paddleboats, or just enjoy the great outdoors. The Hexagon Wake Park at Tucker Lake beaches are now open for the season and hours are from 10am to 6pm Monday through Thursday and 10am to 7pm Friday to Sunday. There is an admission fee of $10 for those ages 12 and older, $5 for ages 3-11, and free for 2 and under. No credit, debit, or checks are accepted, so be sure to bring cash or use the park ATM. There will be an additional fee for the cable park. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, rafts, food, and drinks, but the Snack Shack will be open to vend short order foods, floats, suntan lotion, and more.

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After-school care options for dual-income families

W In a perfect world, school and work hours would run concurrently. But the average school day begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues until 3:00 p.m., while the average work day lasts from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. As a result, parents must arrange for child care during those hours when school is out, but Mom and Dad are still at work. The two-income family is more common than ever before. Up until the 20th century, a dual-income family was rare. Today, however, roughly 80 percent of families in North America have

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and stay there after school until their parents get home. In addition, many families have welcomed older relatives back into their homes in light of the struggling economy. In such instances, grandparents or aunts and uncles can look after the kids once school has ended for the day. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Some children are enrolled in care centers that watch children before school, bus them to school and then return in the afternoon to pick up the children again. This is one of the more costly options in child care. However, it may be more educationally structured than the care programs provided at school. Students who participate in sports or academic clubs may have an arrangement to stay with a teacher, coach or club administrator until their parents are home from work. These programs vary depending on the region of the country and the particular school district. Personal ﬁnances also play a role in the type of care families can aﬀord. When the decision is made, there are some questions parents should ask before enrollment.

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start their kids oﬀ with a toddler play set. Though it’s just a toy, a play set can help lay a solid foundation for future golfers. Kids who have watched Mom and Dad play golf or practice their swing can develop their own swings on their play set. As kids approach school age, don’t overlook the nearby miniature golf range as a valuable teaching tool. Miniature golf clubs are small enough for many children to use comfortably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put any lessons or advice on putting to good use. What’s more, a miniature golf course is more than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won’t feel overwhelmed with golf. When kids move on from preschool to elementary school, some might want to tag along with Mom or Dad to the driving range. You should try to avoid overwhelming kids with too much instruction or information. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic swing and encouraging them no matter how

quickly they adapt. As kids enter middle school and approach high school, those who are enjoying the game of golf can take advantage of the driving range if they haven’t already begun to. A driving range typically has markers that indicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going. You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far youngsters can drive the ball. As a child gets closer to high school, you might want to buy the child his or her own set of clubs. Look for inexpensive clubs, because children will eventually grow out of their first set of clubs. When your child finds a set of clubs that suits him or her, teach the proper way to swing and consider signing up your son or daughter for lessons. Those first few lessons can prove invaluable, turning a pastime into a passion kids will carry with them throughout their lives.

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Attending monthly meetings can keep you up to speed on the goings-on at your childâ€™s school. It will also ensure your voice is heard with regards to school policy. Showing your face at meetings will also give you the opportunity to meet other parents. ATTEND SPECIAL EVENTS Not every parent can serve on the PTAor be present in

the daily activities of the classroom. However, you can show your support by attending special events hosted by the school -- such as fundraisers or field-day activities. Volunteer your time with the setup of teacher-appreciation lunches and bake sales, serve as a tour guide for the school when new parents are invited, build sets or make costumes for a

school play, or take pictures of events and create a collage to be put on display in the school. VOLUNTEER YOUR SKILLS Some schools can benefit from the specialized skills of parents. Ask if you can come in and talk about your job or hobby and demonstrate it to the class. Individuals who have technology skills can volunteer to install computer software or to run networking throughout the school. If you have a background in print layout, find out if you can help design and publish the school newsletter or yearbooks. Anytime a parent volunteers his or her time, that means less funding has to go to hiring an outside vendor for the job, saving the school money it sorely needs. Being involved in your childâ€™s school sets a positive example for your kids and provides their school with some much-needed assistance.

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Mothers Unite to Protect Daughters in Bangladesh Imagine having a daughter—one that did well throughout elementary school and dreamed of becoming a dentist. Imagine that she just finished her freshman year of high schoolat the top of her class. She’s a natural leader. Suddenly drops out of school to marry a man in his 20s, who demands payment for marrying your daughter. Now, her educational path is over. There will be no high school diploma, attending college or fulfilling her dream of becoming a dentist. The development of her mind and potential comes to a screeching halt. Your daughter gets pregnant right away, but there are complications during the birth and the baby dies. Your daughter’s husband wants her to get pregnant again, right away. Unfortunately, this is true life for 50 percent of the young girls in Bangladesh. At the same age American teenagers are enjoying sportsand planning for college, the teenage girls in Bangladesh are unwillingly starting families and ending their education and career dreams. What may look like a cultural difference is actually not. In Bangladesh, it’s illegal to get married before age 18. And with good reason—girls ages 15-19 are twice as likely to die during child birth as women ages 20-24. Food for the Hungry works with mothers in Bangladesh to teach them of the importance keeping their daughters in school and not allowing them to marry early. Mothers Unite to Educate Daughters in Bangladesh In a Hindu community called BograHorijon, cracked cement walls surround a labyrinth of dilapidated houses and narrow, dirty alleyways. A group of people called “untouchables” live there. They are the lowest caste of the Hindu religion. Surrounded by Muslim communities on all sides, the people of Horijon are fenced off in more than physical ways. Four years ago, only 12 out of more than 200 children attended school because public school teachers did not want the “untouch-

able” children in their classrooms. The adults living in this community,worked at low-income cleaning and sewage management jobs. The majority of women could not read. Today, the mothers in this community are creating social change to save their daughters. FH works with these women to help them breakthe barriers that prevent their children from succeeding. The women are also being taught to read. FH/Bangladesh Country Director Tim Danz said, “We focus on women, because they bring the most change in the family. They focus on the family and not just themselves. They are focused on their children and their development.” For a woman named Sondsa, FH has changed her daughter’s future. Sondsa, dressed in a sari with her head covered, told about the group. “We decided we wouldn’t let the girls get married before age 18, because our children were dying. We were able to make this decision because we were a group.” As a widow, Sondsa struggled to provide for her children by doing cleaning jobs. She said she has better hopes for her daughter. “I have a daughter that is older than 18, but her marriage wasn’t arranged. I couldn’t find a suitable groom for her. And if she doesn’t get married in a couple years— it’s ok. She’ll continue for a higher education. If my daughter gets a higher education, then I can get a better groom for her. “ Since working with FH, the Horijon women have learned to read and write, learned business skills and health information. They have also come to understand their legal rights. Today, as these women become more educated, they become more confident. As a group, they are creating change.

Upcoming Generations in Bangladesh These women, in partnership with Food for the Hungry, are creating great social change. While mothers are encouraging their children to stay in school, FH staff works with public schools to create moreopportunities. Danz said breaking down the social isolation that these children are experiencing is one key to their future success. Through public schools, children create relationships with Muslim children. These relationships expand a child’s networking opportunities for future jobs. Without these relationships, Horijon children only have contacts in the cleaning and sewage industries. As Food for the Hungry helps bridge social gaps and mothers become educated and encourage their children to stay in school—a great transformation takes place. Girls with dreams of having a career are free from early marriage and can finish their primary and secondary education. This change happened within four years, because with the help of FH, mothers united to protect their children. In working with mothers, Danz said, “If we can help empower and bring confidence to women, that will trickle down to their daughters and sons and upcoming generations.” Now, instead of 12 children going to school, 200 are attending. Teachers in public schools are happy to have “untouchable” children in their classrooms, because the children behave well socially and have outstanding academic performance. Through support, Food for the Hungry works with mothers like this all over the world. To find out more about Food for the Hungry’s work with mothers, visit fh.org.

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ing elementary school may be used to determine where a child attends middle school. Some schools are prepping students strictly for what will be on tests. The resulting gaps in the curriculum can leave students clueless about routine lessons, such as spelling or grammar. The combination of these factors has led many parents to hire tutors to ensure their children receive a more wellrounded education. According to Eduve n t u r e s , an educational market research ﬁrm, tutoring is now a $4 billion industry, with revenues increasing by 15 percent each year since 2001. With so many people getting into the tutoring business, the average parent may not know where to

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eth Ellis, a 7th grader at Brewster Middle School, was named Teen Squad’s Teen of the Month for the part he plays in leading his peers at the after-school program. Seth, an athlete, said he enjoys dealing with electronics and making use of the opportunities available to him through Teen Squad. “He’s is an overall great teen,” said Cedric McDonald, the assistant director of Teen Squad. “He’s very respectful to the staff and to other teens. He’s a great role model.” McDonald said Seth is the first to pull out his homework and get it done. He is also the first to get off the couch to go outside and play. Being physical is important to Seth, while he originally played baseball, he found himself gravitating to lacrosse after his sister and some neighbors introduced him to it. “It looked fun,” said Seth. “You have to run fast. In baseball you’re just waiting for your turn, but lacrosse is a big workout. You’re always running back and forth.” He began playing lacrosse several months ago with the Onslow Tribe, and while he’s new to the sport, he picked it up fast and helped his team win a tournament recently. He finds lacrosse is a good outlet, and he’s looking forward to playing it in the future. “Seth inspires the other kids to get off the couch and do other things,” said McDonald. Seth leads by example. He is very involved with Teen Squad and participates in a number of groups. While he’s usually quiet, McDonald found Seth stepped up during Maynia by cheering on his fellow teens who participated in activities. “He’s a natural leader,” said Helen Gross, Seth’s guardian. “He’s a great kid and a joy to be

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STORY BY DEANNA PICARD In 1998, Andrew Wakefield conducted a “study” of 12 children in which he concluded a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. Needless to say, this put fear into the hearts of many parents and many chose not to vaccinate their children at all. What has happened since Wakefield’s study was published? • Wakefield has lost his medical license in the UK for unethical professional conduct—it was found that he falsified patient histories in his study. • Multiple studies disproved the vaccine— autism link • The British Medical

Journal published a retraction of the findings • Autism continues to affect children • Vaccine preventable illnesses have risen • Children are dying from vaccine preventable diseases • The rumored connection between immunizing children and autism continues While there are legitimate health-related reasons for some children to have modified immunization schedules, the best protection for your child is to follow your doctor’s advice and guidance and keep your child up-to-date on immunizations. Schools

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reading logs they turn in on a weekly basis. Besides getting lost in the world of literature, summer reading programs are designed with weekly or bi-weekly activities speciﬁcally tailored to a theme and age groups. Onslow County libraries, including those in Jacksonville, Richlands, Swansboro and Sneads Ferry, are entertaining their participants with their program “Dream Big, Read!” Children will enjoy meeting rescued animals from Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary, learn about sea turtles with Jim Craig from Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Protection Program and all ages are invited to come camping with their families and Hammocks Beach State Park Rangers at the local beach. MCB Camp Lejeune libraries are cooking up fun and teaching healthy eating with their theme, “Reading is So Delicious.” With more than 500 participants, young readers have already created a “Very Healthy Caterpillar” no-bake pizza and will also learn to decorate cupcakes. Adults are giving into their cravings for fondue during a date night, and teens are putting on their grass skirts for a luau night. Reading doesn’t have to be a chore, and everyone can get in on the summer fun. Visit your nearest library for more information.

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It won’t be long until school is back in session here in eastern North Carolina and summer vacation will seem like a distant memory. Before the first-day jitters arrive, set your child up for success by sending them off to class confidently. Planning ahead will make their return to school a little less chaotic. In the midst of stocking up for school supplies, packing lunches and deciding on an outfit for the first day of class, your child’s feelings can easily be overlooked. Nervousness about making new friends, anxiety about impending school work and sadness over the now-fleeting moments of freedom of summer vacation can put a damper on their mood and get their school year started off on the wrong foot. “For making friends, I remind the kids all the other kids are just as nervous for their first day of school as they are, and maybe those kids could use a friend too,” said Jo-Lynn Powell, mother of three school-aged children and wife of a Marine stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Kim Wipfli, mother of one, adds, “If your children are nervous, what they need most is (their parent’s) support. Encourage them everything will be

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August 10

Fin-Filled Friday

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Blackbeard & the Queen Anne’s Revenge 3pm-4pm at NC Maritime Museum. Free. The Maritime Museum will host a free presentation about North Carolina’s most famous pirate and his ship to coincide with Beaufort’s Pirate Invasion. Learn more about Blackbeard’s secrets as Maritime Archeologist David Moore gives an update on the archeological work that has taken place with the “Queen Anne’s Revenge”. For more information, call (252)728-7317.

August 11 Hello, Dolly!

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August 14 Turtle Tuesday

9am-5pm at The NC Aquarium At Pine Knoll Shores. Free with admission or membership. Programs cover common critters such as freshwater box turtles, and the more seldom-seen sea turtles. These saltwater dwellers take center stage for the season finale of Turtle Tuesdays on Aug. 14 with the Sea Turtle Celebration. Activities on this day highlight tiny sea turtles that annually hatch by the hundreds on area beaches.

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Recreation. $20. The Bow-Wow Bingo event is a way to show support for homeless animals. All proceeds will be split between Humane Society of Eastern Carolina and Spay Today, a low-cost spay and neuter clinic. Call (252) 412-6651 for more information.

August 19

Cape Fear Skies: Sky Mapping

1:30pm-3:30pm; (Program offered at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm) at Cape Fear Museum of History & Science. Free for members or with Museum admission 3-2-1-Blast off! Venture into outer space as you hear mythical tales and explore stars, planets, and more. Discover how to use a planisphere to locate objects in the night sky. Parental participation is required.

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Toys and Games Exhibit

9am-5pm at Cape Fear Museum of History & Science. Free for members or with Museum admission. Playing with toys. Building with blocks. Flying kites. Finding lost treasure. Creating

works of art. Many of us remember and connect to our pasts through our own childhood experiences. Fun-seekers of all ages will enjoy Cape Fear Museum’s new exhibition, “Toys and Games.” Showcasing the Museum’s fascinating collection of historical toys and games, the exhibit will connect visitors to generations of local residents through their playthings. Items from the collection, which include a local girl’s favorite doll, toy cars and soldiers, alphabet blocks, construction sets, and even a 1970s video game, will be on display. Toys and Games will be a highly interactive experience. Visitors will be able to dress up, play an historic board game, create buildings, and play with tops. And, while playing and exploring with hands-on elements in the gallery, visitors will also be able to piece together the science behind different toys and games. Come visit the exhibition and play, create and let your imagination soar.

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September 8

Brunswick County Intercultural Festival

10am-4pm at Brunswick Community College. Brunswick County Intercultural Festival is a cross-cultural education event for all residents of all ages. It features the area’s history and world cultures. The festival is FREE. It is packed with numerous performing artist in the surrounding areas depicting culture, children’s activities, an International Pavilion with multitude of countries represented, vendors with ethnic ﬂare, nonproﬁt organizations, and food sampling. In its 9th annual celebration, it “Brings the World” to Brunswick County.

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5th Annual Tiaras & Treasures

1pm-5pm. $20-$25. The Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Come enter a world ﬁlled with Pirates & Princesses at The Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Dress as your favorite swashbuckler or fairy princess. A magical afternoon for the whole family will begin with your children being announced on a red carpet upon arrival and will continue with a bounce house and treasure hunt! A princess boutique and a tattoo parlor will add to the princess and pirate costumes your children wears. Children will craft princess crowns and pirate eye patches, dig for gold, sing songs and dance.

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The Kid Manual STORY BY DEANNA PICARD

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 53 a quiz based on lessons studied for General Certificate of Secondary Education, or GCSE, exams. The survey found that mothers struggled, answering 12.3 percent of questions correctly, while fathers (27.8 percent) did not fare much better. Many North American parents struggle to help their students with homework as well. Immigrant parents have the most difficulty, likely due to language barriers. In addition, immigrant parents were likely schooled in different education systems in another part of the world, making homework assignments seem foreign even for those parents who speak English well. Parents who understand the homework may be confusing their children by assisting them in a manner that is inconsistent with the way the students are now bing taught. So what is a parent to do? Some school districts are aware of the problem and provide solutions. Jill I., a parent in New York, says that her son’s school sends home a parental instruction book that explains the basics behind

subject matter and illustrates how to explain it to children. Other parents are left floundering to figure out the best way to be of assistance to their kids. These are some of the steps they can take. * Contact the teacher and find out if you can purchase or borrow a copy of the teacher’s edition of the textbook. This way you can keep abreast of the lessons and instruct in the same way that the lessons are being taught in school. If a book is not available, find out if instructional materials can be assembled to assist you in mastering the concepts. * Log online to search for the subject matter and refresh your memory. Many teachers or experts volunteer information online to help educate students (and parents) about math, science, reading, and other subjects. Parents looking to double-check their math and science work can use a Web site like Wolfram Alpha, which is a computational knowledge engine. * Hire a tutor if you find you’re doing more harm than good when assisting with homework.

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