Family Magazine - January/February 2012

Welcome to the Parkview Family Birthing Centers.
Here, every baby is a miracle, and every birth

is a moment to cherish forever. So, to make your babys arrival even more special, Parkview now
offers a birth planner at all Family Birthing Centers. Someone to guide you through every step of the
process. Youll also enjoy the privacy of your own room and receive experienced lactation support.
Well even help you design a personalized family hour so the moments right after your babys birth
are even more memorable. Call the Parkview Family Birthing Center nearest you to arrange a tour.
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Life Steps
6- 7 EXPECTING
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and bone health
8- 9 BABIES | 0- 1 YEARS
Brain development fascinating topic
10- 11 TODDLERS | 1- 3 YEARS
Separation emotions improve with time
12- 13 TYKES | 4- 8 YEARS
Extra-curricular activities a
big part of childs life
14- 15 PRETEENS | 9- 12 YEARS
Mother stands by as her boy bullies
20- 21 TEENS | 13- 18 YEARS
Its college financial aid time
6 EXPECTING
Calcium ver y important for
pregnant, breastfeeding women
16- 19 CHILDREN S BRAINS
New evidence shows
development like a garden
25- 26 RECIPES
Quick and healthy are key
to these new recipes
Special features, tips and more
7 Fort Wayne resident writes enchanting stor y
15 Rios stor y is must see
11 Grandsons like candy with xylitol
13 Secret Millionaires Club inspires
22- 23 Yoga is good for whole person, easy to do at home
25 Delicious, guilt-free ways to satisfy winter cravings
26 Tips for quick and healthy meals
27 Seven breastfeeding facts
28 Breastfeeding good brain food
Teachable moments
5 POOPED- OUT PARENT PAGE
Have fun and get it all done
Humor Helps
24 FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY
Local fami li es share
thei r funny stori es
Calendar
30- 32 FAMILY EVENTS
Acti vi ti es for you
and your fami ly
ON THE COVER:
Abbey Meyer took the cover photo of the Rosado family,
Ediseth and Sandra, and their son, Eisik, 5 months. Eisik is also featured on page 17.
They live in Fort Wayne.
ON THE COVER >>>
CONTENTS >>>
Did you know your brain and your childs brain is like a garden? In this issue we
are focusing on new brain discoveries. This is important information for everyone
especially parents and grandparents and everyone else who loves children. Share this
information with friends and family.
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provides an additional way for our readers to connect and interact. If you havent done so
already, please go to facebook.com/KPCFamilyMagazine and click on like so that you
can be part of the family!
Once again thank you to all the people who take the time to offer story ideas, share
photos and/or send in
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available online so visit the calendar at fwfamily.com often. If you ever have any problems
navigating the online calendar contact me and I will help you through!
Wishing you the very best in 2012!
Enjoy your family!
Volume 8, Issue 1
January/ February 2012
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CHAD KLI NE
THI S PHOTO TAKEN
on Thanksgi vi ng Day shows Terr y and Grace
Housholder (center, holdi ng thei r granddaughter Jane) and all
thei r chi ldren and spouses. From left are Janes parents, Dolly
and Si mon Dankel of Bergen, N or way; Li z of Phi ladelphi a, Paul,
graduati ng from IPFW, and Catheri ne and her husband Di ego
Reyes Lopez.
JUDITH CUNNINGHAM
>>>
Cunningham is the founder and
executive director of the Montessori
Model United Nations, has nearly 30
years of experience as a Montessori
teacher and administrator in the U.S.
and Canada and has traveled in Europe
and Asia on behalf of the Montessori
community. She holds an AMI
Elementar y (6-12) Diploma from Bergamo, Italy, in addition to a
masters in counseling psychology and graduate certification in
dispute resolution. She heads Oak Farm Montessori School,
Avilla. Contact: jcunningham@oakfarmschool.com
ABBEY M EYER
>>>
Meyer, a Kendallville
native, is a senior at
Valparaiso University. She
is majoring in new-media
journalism and
art/ photography and is a
former KPC Media Group intern. She owns a
photography and design business, A. Meyer
Photography, online at ameyerphoto.com.
DR. JOHN
ROSEM OND
>>>
Rosemond is Americas
most widely-read
parenting authority. He
is a best-selling author,
columnist, speaker and
family psychologist.
More information at rosemond.com.
JANNUARY, FEBRUARY CONTRI BUTORS >>>
ERI N DOUCETTE
>>>
Doucette i s the
presentati on edi tor
for KPC Medi a
Group, leadi ng
desi gn and layout
for several of i ts
publi cati ons. She, her husband,
Stephen, daughters Ella, 4, and Eva, 2,
li ve i n Hunter town. Her blog can be
read at fwfami ly.com. She can be e-
mai led at eri nd@fwfami ly.com.
DR. TERRY GAFF
>>>
Gaff is medical
director of the
emergency depart-
ment at Parkview
Noble Hospital in
Kendallville and the
Noble County EMS. He can be
reached at terrygaff@pol.net.
JAN
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Richardson is
Life Editor of
KPC Media
Groups News
Sun and
grandmother to four boys. She can
be reached at janr@kpcnews.net.
DEBRA
RAYBOLD
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Raybold is director
of Memorial
Brainworks. Contact
her at 574-647-
6628 or go to
memorialbrainworks.com.
KATE COFFM AN
>>>
Coffman is program
manager for the
College and Career
Counseling (C3)
initiative of the
Indiana Youth
Institute. Visit the free driveofyourlife.org
and triptocollege.org websites to explore
career options and find more for
college.
NADI NE KLI NE
The Corey and Nadine Kline family of Kendallville includes Gage, 15; Yusuf, 16, an AFS
exchange student; Ethan, 10, and Sophia, 3. Nadine is a graphic designer with KPC Media
Group. Contact her at nadinek@kpcnews.net.
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success
Consider how a child might feel in a
smoke-filled room; then prepare
yourself to say something like: Dad, I
know you smoke and thats your
choice, but Im choosing not to have
Jacob around second-hand smoke. Its
not good for him.
Talk about everything you see and do.
Itll sound something like this: Good
morning, my sweet little dimple. I am
going to change your diaper so that you
feel nice and dry. Ooooh! This diaper
feels dry.
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Bi r th to age 5 i s brai n ti me! Sci ence
tells us that the brai ns of chi ldren i n
thi s age group are especi ally open to
learni ng and ver y vulnerable to
damage from unhealthy experi ences.
N o stress there, huh? Set your chi ld on
a path for li felong brai n health wi th
i deas so si mple even a
pooped-out parent
can do them!
H A V E F U N A N D G E T I T A L L D O N E !
U? a brain surgeon??!??
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Chi ldren thri ve when parents vi si t before5.org
You might not
always succeed, but
if you plan ahead
youll find a little time
to read, sing and
dance with your
children several
times each week.
Squeeze it in like
this: Get the kids in
their car seats, get
on the road and
then start singing,
The Wheels on the
Bus go Round and
Round.
Remember? The
wipers go swish,
swish, swish. The
driver says, Move
on back.
Brain Dump
Brain Pain
Brainstorm
Both pregnancy and breast-
feeding cause changes and place
extra demands on a womans
body.
During pregnancy, the baby
growing in its mothers womb
needs plenty of calcium to
develop its skeleton. This need is
especially great during the last
three months of the pregnancy. If
the mother does not get enough
calcium, her baby will draw what
it needs from its mothers bones.
Fortunately (unless a mother is
still a teenager), pregnancy
appears to help protect a womans calcium reserves
in several ways:
Pregnant women absorb calcium better from food
and supplements than women who are not pregnant.
This is especially true during the last half of
pregnancy, when the baby is growing quickly and
has the greatest need for calcium. During pregnancy,
women produce more estrogen, a hormone that
protects bones. Any bone mass lost during
pregnancy is typically restored within several months
after the babys delivery (or several months after
breastfeeding is stopped). Some studies suggest that
pregnancy may be good for bone health overall.
There is some evidence that the more times a woman
has been pregnant (for at least 28 weeks), the greater
her bone density and the lower her risk of fracture.
Teenage mothers may be at especially high risk
for bone loss during pregnancy and for osteoporosis
later in life. Unlike older women, these mothers are
still building much of their total bone mass during
their teenage years. The unborn babys need to
develop its skeleton may compete with the teenage
mothers need for calcium to build her own bones,
Pregnancy,
breastfeeding
and bone
health
H E A L T H Y B O D I E S
It i s i mpor tant for pregnant,
breastfeedi ng women to get
1,000 mg of calci um dai ly
Pregnant women
absorb calcium
better from food
and supplements
than women who
are not pregnant.
This is especially
true during the last
half of pregnancy,
when the baby is
growing quickly
and has the
greatest need for
calcium.

See CALCIUM page 7
compromising her ability to achieve
optimal bone mass that will help
protect her from osteoporosis later in
life. Pregnant teens should be
especially careful to get enough
calcium during and after their babies
are born to minimize any bone loss.
Studies have shown that women
often lose 3 to 5 percent of their bone
mass during breastfeeding. The
amount of calcium the mother needs
depends on the amount of breast
milk produced and how long breast-
feeding continues. Bone loss may also
occur during breastfeeding because
the mother produces less estrogen
the hormone that protects bones. The
good news is that like the bone lost
during pregnancy bone lost during
breastfeeding is usually recovered
within six months after breastfeeding
ends.
The National Academy of Sciences
recommends that women who are
pregnant or breastfeeding consume
1,000 mg (milligrams) of calcium
each day. For pregnant teens, the
recommended intake is 1,300 mg a
day.
Good sources of calcium include
low-fat dairy products, such as milk,
yogurt, cheese and ice cream; dark
green, leafy vegetables, such as
broccoli; canned sardines and salmon
with bones; tofu, almonds, corn
tortillas and foods fortified with
calcium, such as orange juice, cereals
and breads. In addition, your doctor
will probably prescribe a vitamin and
mineral supplement.
(Contributed by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration.)
From Page 6
CALCIUM
BY NADINE KLINE
Anna Through the Forest, an enchanting story
written by Fort Wayne resident Gabe Berry, is about a
young girl named Anna.
Anna wanders through the
forest feeling glum and too
small. Meeting whimsical
characters who encourage and
inspire her to believe in herself,
Anna finds her way, discovers
self-confidence, courage and
determination.
The book is beautifully
illustrated by Dipanwita Biswas.
Share this story with young children so that they,
too, can discover trusting in their own abilities and
judgement. My children loved the story and wanted to
hear it again and again.
Fort Wayne resident
writes enchanting story
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BY JUDITH CUNNINGHAM
There is a buzz in education circles regarding
current brain research and the link to brain
development and learning. The results support the
work of Dr. Maria Montessori, who created the first
developmental, brain-based education program.
As one of the first women to achieve a medical
degree from the University of Rome at the turn of
the century, Montessori used the scientific tools of
observation and research to understand how
children learn.
From her observation of children, she
concluded that children learn best through concrete
experiences. She also discovered that children learn
best when they can engage all of their senses in
manipulating materials. As a result, she designed
special materials within prepared learning environ-
ments based on the stage of a childs development.
This prepared environment facilitates optimal
learning by encouraging children to exercise their
curiosity through exploration with real objects and
through real experiences.
Also inherent in the Montessori classroom is the
freedom to choose any lesson that has been
presented to the child. Another component is the
organization and structure of the learning materials
that provide the responsibility for learning.
Montessori outlined four stages of development
and created a learning environment unique to each
one. She recognized that children have sensitive
periods for learning, which she saw as windows of
opportunity during which learning of a particular
skill or concept was enhanced if the environment
provided an application for that sensitivity.
The prepared environment is the link for a child
to reach his potential. Montessori determined the
classroom environment must be aesthetically
Brain development fascinating topic
L E A R N I N G
( Dr. Maria
Montessori)
concluded that
children learn best
through concrete
experiences. She
also discovered
that children learn
best when they can
engage all of their
senses in
manipulating
materials.
Judit h Cunningham
See MONTESSORI page 9

pleasing, clean, safe, orderly, have appropriate sized furniture
and an atmosphere that would be supportive of the students
experiences with order, and reflective of the interest the adult
has with the child.
Furthermore, the Montessori environment provides
freedom of choice, allowing the child to act independently,
and to learn to take responsibility for his actions.
Diamond and Hopson in their Magic Trees of the Mind:
How to Nurture Your Childs Intelligence, Creativity, and
Healthy Emotions from Birth through Adolescence
researched the components of an enriched environment to
stimulate brain development and found the Montessori
environment most closely matches current research.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: In keeping with our effort to stay
abreast of the most important research in childhood brain
development and learning Oak Farm is hosting Dr. Stephen
Hughes, a prominent neuropsychologist at Oak Farm
Montessori School on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. He is a leader in
researching childhood brain development and how such
development and learning is supported by the Montessori
method. You are invited to hear him speak and answer
questions about his research.
Please call Oak Farm Montessori School at 897-4270 to
make your reservation for this free event.
From Page 8
MONTESSORI
A cheerful tale of a
bird that is taken
away from his habitat
by an animal hunter
hired by a exotic pet
store deep in
Wisconsin. At a red
light the truck driver
slammed on the
breaks carelessly and
out flew the bird, Rio,
in the cold and
tormenting snow. An
so his adventure
began. A must see!
REVI EWED BY ETHAN KLI NE, AGE 1 0
Rios story is
must see
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BY JOHN ROSEMOND
Q:
Im a stay-at-
home mom who
attends a moms
group that meets
every two weeks.
Every time I leave
my 30-month-old
in the play group,
which is supervised
by two older
women, he cries.
Shouldnt this
clingy phase be
over by now?
A:
Not
necessarily. Distress
over separation
generally peaks
between 18 and 24
months, but such
distress in a child
your sons age isnt
cause for concern.
Keep in mind that the only way your toddler is
going to learn that separation from you is okay is if
you separate from him without any show of anxiety,
as if its the most normal thing in the world. You
mustnt give him the impression that he can cause
you to change decisions by acting like his world is
coming apart. The way to do this is to just give him a
kiss, hand him over to the person in charge, and
leave.
And when you return, you mustnt act like you
have something to apologize for.
On the other hand, this might not be separation
anxiety. Your son may be feeling overwhelmed in a
group of toddlers. Children this age dont play cooper-
atively. In a group, they are more likely to act like
independent island nations that launch pre-emptive
strikes at one another every so often, snatching toys
and so on. The relative aggressiveness of some of the
other children in the group may be intimidating. If so,
thats not reason for you to stop attending your moms
outing, but you might consider leaving your son at
home with a sitter.
My final word is one of encouragement: Take a
break from child rearing more than once every two
weeks. How about twice a week? The more often you
separate from him, the more quickly hes going to
adjust to separation.
Separation emotions
improve with time
Take a break from
child rearing more
than once every
two weeks.
How about twice
a week? The
more often you
separate from
him, the more
quickly hes going
to adjust to
separation.
John Rosemond
G R O W I N G P A I N S
Parent can help by not letti ng chi ld see thei r anxi ety when leavi ng
<<< PRODUCT REVI EW
Grandsons
like candy
with xylitol
BY JAN RICHARDSON
I received a free sample of SparX candy right before
Halloween. I gave it to two of my grandsons to taste and they
loved them. SparX are tiny bite-size fruit-flavored candies that
are sugar-free and sweetened with all natural xylitol.
Xylitol is derived from corn cobs, birch trees and other
natural sources, and is similar to sugar in taste and texture.
Xylitol contains 40 percent fewer calories than sugar.
One of the primary benefits of xylitol and SparX candy is
the effects it has on the bacteria that create cavities. When
exposed to as little as 15 grams of xylitol a day, the bacteria in
the mouth lose their ability to stick to teeth and form plaque.
The company says that when combined with regular dental
hygiene, regular use of xylitol gums, mints and candy can
reduce dental cavities by as much as 80 percent.
SparX come in three varieties natural berry, citrus and
fruit flavors. The berry tube contains blueberry, blackberry,
raspberry and strawberry flavors. The citrus tube contains
lemon, lime, orange and tangerine flavors and the fruit tube
contains apple, banana, grape and peach flavors.
My grandsons liked the fruit tube the best.
SPARX CANDY
i s made by Xlear Inc. More i nformati on i s
avai lable at xlear.com.
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Extra-curricular activities
a big part of childs life
G R O W I N G U P
ERIN DOUCETTE
Ill admit it. In the beginning I
didnt put a whole lot of thought
into the extra-curricular activities I
chose for Ella. We put her in a
swimming class because I liked the
idea of her getting comfortable in a
pool at a young age. And it gave
her and I a nice winter-time outing
to the local Y.
Then she took T-ball one
summer, along with her cousin at a
very nice facility practically next
door. That was a no-brainer.
Then she mentioned dance and
honestly, what parent doesnt want
to see their little girl twirl in a tutu
at some point?
Ive always been leery about
overscheduling though. She has
her whole life to have a busy
schedule. For as long as possible I
want her to have days that she
spends in her jammies, building
forts with her sister, with nowhere
to go. It is a childhood, afterall. So
shes always had a break in between
starting something new. And never
more than one thing at a time.
But then we started to think a
little more about what we put her
in. At 4, I wondered if she would
ERI N DOUCETTE
ELLA DOUCETTE, 4 ,
dances at her class at Ti ffany Studi o i n For t Wayne.
See EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES page 13
Adj usti ng to daughters
schedule a new stage
For as long as
possible I want her
to have days that
she spends in her
jammies, building
forts with her sister,
with nowhere to
go. It is a
childhood, afterall.
Erin Doucet t e

already be behind in gymnastics because
those classes really start young. And to be
honest, she was a little behind. She didnt
know how to do a summersault. Maybe
weve spent too much time building forts.
But she learned over her summer class.
And then somewhere in the mix, she
started preschool. And now that its her
second year of preschool, she attends
three days a week. Shes taking dance
again one night a week. For the whole
school year.
It doesnt sound like a lot, but between
the days I work, go to the gym, and she
does her activities, our schedule isnt open
like it once was.
Its taking some getting used to when I
schedule appointments or out-of-town
trips. Our 4-year-old is starting to have her
own life!
After talking with family and friends of
older, middle school children, I can see that
Im just in the beginning of the craziness
that starts when you have multiple children
involved in various activities.
My husbands cousin was recently
looking for recipes for food you can eat
with your hands, in your car, because they
are so busy shuffling their three kids from
activity to activity.
I just met my neighbor for the first time
last year. Shes lived four houses down for
five years. Shes never home because her
boys are in football.
So I see a little bit where our lifes
heading. As a parent I can control how
many activities they do, but even with just
one apiece, I see our lives getting busier
and busier.
And with Ella starting full-day kinder-
garten next year, our fort-building days are
really numbered. It makes me a little sad.
I think this weekend well stay home.
And never get out of our jammies.
From Page 12
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Secret
Millionaires
Club
inspires
We created the Secret Millionaires Club
to entertain and enlighten kids about
business and financial matters, says Andy
Heyward, CEO and co-founder of A2
Entertainment, The intention was never to
teach kids how to read a balance sheet, we
simply wanted to help them understand the
world they live in. It is a timely topic that
we are gratified to see expand to television
and into
schools to
spread these
valuable
lessons.
Watch
Secret
Millionaires
Club
webisodes at
smckids.com
or the TV episodes on the Hub newtork.
Visits the website to enter in the Grow
Your Own Business Challenge for a chance
to win $5,000. Deadline is Jan. 20.
A very nice website. It can teach you to
never give up, and to always follow your
dreams. I recommend this website to
everyone, and to all ages. Please visit
smckids.com.
ETHAN KLI NE, AGE 1 0
I think itll be a great show for kids
because its giving them an inspiration and
someone to look up to.
YUSUF TAWASH,
AGE 1 5 , AFS EXCHANGE STUDENT WI TH THE
KLI NE FAM I LY
It seems to be a very inspiring and
learning experience for small children about
being smart with money.
GAGE KLI NE,
AGE 1 5
<<< WEBSI TE REVI EW
Mother stands by as
her boy bullies
B E H A V I O R
Mom of boy
bei ng pushed
around
wanders how
to handle
si tuati on
BY JOHN ROSEMOND
Q:
My 7-year-old homeschooled son, whose
personality is generally sweet and somewhat
goofy, goes to a 4-hour class once a week with five
other boys. He gets along fine with all the boys
but one in particular constantly attempts to
intimidate him.
Since all the moms are required to be in the
room, this boys behavior cant get too out of
control, but its on the edge of bullying. He pushes
my son aside when they get into line, blocks his
path to the door, and does other equally physical
things.
When these sorts of things happen, my son
looks at me as if he wants to cry. I try to
encourage him to be strong and stand his ground
and have also told him that being in the back is
no big deal. I am trying to let him work it out but
it is hard to watch at times.
Do you have any advice for me?
A:
My first suggestion would be for you to ask
the boys mother if she would help her son resolve
his boundary issues, but since shes in the room
too, she has surely seen what youve seen. Since
she hasnt put a stop to it, she is either a typical
bullys mom who denies that her son is doing
anything inappropriate or she sees this as simply
typical boy stuff.
My second suggestion is to stop giving your
son conflicting messages. Either he should stand
his ground or he should accept that being in the
back of the line is no big deal, but he cant do
both.
Personally, Id tell him to ignore the boy. In
fact, Id tell him to wait until the boy gets in line,
and then get into line at least two people behind
him. In other words, Id encourage him to stop
giving this boy opportunity to knock him around.
See BULLYING page 15
The fact is that in any group of boys,
a pecking order will emerge and theres
not much one can do about it.
Having been a boy, and having been
subjected to more than my share of
pecking, I can tell you that any attempt
to solve this problem for your son is not
going to work and may make matters
worse.
If you cant remove your son (or
yourself) from this group exercise, then I
think you need to become resigned to
the fact that this sort of stuff between
boys, while certainly not desirable, is
something your son is probably going to
have to work out for himself.
Q:
Both my husband and I have 7-
year-olds from previous marriages. My
husbands ex routinely sends her
daughter home from visits with new
presents. The last few involved an iPod,
cell phone and a Nintendo DS. This is
stoking rivalry between the two girls. Do
I have a right to ban the use of some of
these things in my house?
A:
Well of course you do! You not
only have the right to ban the use of
these electronics in your home, you have
the right to tell your stepdaughters
mother that gifts you feel are inappro-
priate, gifts that you would not have
purchased, will not be allowed in your
home. She can keep them at her house.
But is your husband on the same
page? Since you hardly mentioned him, I
suspect that he is trying to walk the
fence between upsetting you and
upsetting his daughter. If so, then your
husbands ex probably knows her
generosity is likely to create conflict
between the two of you. In that event,
she is one sly cookie.
The bottom line is that you arent
going to succeed if you act unilaterally.
You need your husbands support. In fact,
HE needs to deal with it, with both his
ex and his daughter. If he wont, then
send him to me for some wake-up-and-
smell-the-coffee therapy.
From Page 14
BULLYING
What to do when children
are always picked last
Q:
A bunch of the parents in
our community have decided to
keep our kids out of organized
sports and let them organize
their own games.
Its working out wonderfully,
but weve noticed that some of
the children always seem to be
picked last. Should the adults
get involved in this?
A:
What a wonderful thing
you folks have done! Letting
children own their games
helps them learn invaluable
skills-including how to resolve
conflict without adult interven-
tion-that they are deprived of
learning when well-intentioned
adults organize their games for
them.
I would definitely let the kids
have the freedom to pick whom
they choose in the order they
choose. When I was a kid, I was
often picked last. I didnt like it,
but it only caused me to want to
work harder and get better. No
child should be deprived of that,
either.
Q:
When she is happy or
receiving a lot of my attention,
my 12-year-old daughter often
speaks in baby talk. Examples:
I wub you and You my
mommy. When shes in one of
these moods, she constantly asks
for hugs and kisses and then, if I
tell her Im busy, proceeds to
whine. It may sound like this
child does not receive enough
affection but be assured she
most certainly does.
After a while its infuriating
and just makes me want to get
away from her. Ive tried talking
to her about it, but to no avail. I
dont think she even gets it.
Have you heard of this before?
Any ideas as to how to get her to
stop?
A:
Yes, Ive heard of this
before. Ive heard everything, in
fact. This is known as post
infantile articulation
thrombosis. Its a very rare
condition that can be cured with
repeated beatings with foam
rubber baseball bats, but if you
dont like that idea
Sit down with her and clearly
define the problem, as you see it.
Dont pull any punches. Be clear,
concise, and use examples.
Tell her that her baby talk
eventually becomes very
annoying to you and that on any
given day, when you reach your
limit of baby talk, youre going
to tell her, Ive reached my limit
for today. And by the way, your
limit can be one time.
Thats your parental preroga-
tive. From that point on, every
time she crosses the line her
bedtime is backed up by 30
minutes because this sort of
immature behavior indicates to
me that you arent getting
enough sleep.
Then, follow through. If you
can manage to be dispassion-
ately consistent, her PIAT
should be cured in about four
weeks.
Family psychologist John
Rosemond answers parents
questions on his website at
rosemond.com.
When I was a
kid, I was of t en
picked last . I
didn t like it , but
it only caused
me t o want t o
work harder and
get bet t er.
John Rosemond
16 January/ February 2012 fwFami l y.com January/ February 2012 17

COVER STORY >>> <<< COVER STORY
Your childs
brain is like a
garden
Childs brain will grow and flourish
with right conditions, ingredients
BY DEBRA RAYBOLD
O
ur ability to laugh, love,
learn, relate, dream,
explore and remember is
all based on the health and
ability of our brain. Our
brain is who we are. It is the home of
our mind where we ponder our dreams,
plan for our desires, and manage our
struggles. Where would we be without
it?
As new parents or grandparents, how
these skills develop can take center
stage, after feeding, sleeping, and finding
a new family routine. What can we do to
make sure he will be smart and happy?
What needs to be done so she has a
success filled future?
Over the last 10 years, science has
begun answering those questions and
most of it wraps up into one word
neuroplasticity.
Many people consider children born
fully equipped, and that at certain ages a
switch is flipped and a new life skill
emerges.
Instead, we need to understand that
newborn brains develop more similarly
to a garden, metaphorically speaking.
They arrive with a jumbo set of seeds
just starting to grow roots and push up
and out in many directions. If those
seeds are properly watered, exposed to
good fertilization, healthy soil, and the
right temperature, a strong resilient
garden of trees and flowers emerge and
continue to grow, change and mature. If
those same seeds are deprived of enough
water, perhaps are planted in less than
ideal soil, are not fertilized well, or given
enough space for their roots to expand,
something will most likely grow, as the
seeds are primed to sprout, but it might
not be the beautiful lush resilient garden
of trees and flowers you were expecting.
The definition of neuroplasticity
your brains ability to change itself in
response to what it experiences
sounds so simple, yet this relatively new
discovery is turning the best practices of
child and adult development, on its
head. And, understanding what it means
to how you and your loved ones can
expand quality of life today, and make an
investment to long term brain health for
many tomorrows, is the mission of
Memorial BrainWorks, a program within
Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
The BrainWorks philosophy is that
your brain is your essence. It is who you
are; the home of your potential.
Parents should be aware of brain
foods for their kids, according to Phil
Lempert, editor of The Lempert Report
and SupermarketGuru.com.
Lempert said eating nutrient-dense
meals and snacks, staying hydrated at
regular intervals and avoiding processed,
sugary foods can boost brain develop-
ment, improve concentration, and
provide the energy and stamina needed
to make it through a school day.
According to Lempert, the best brain
foods include:
Eggs: Eggs are rich in choline (a
vitamin-like substance that is plentiful in
eggs, but also found in nuts) which helps
promotes memory and brain develop-
ment. Also, eggs provide long-lasting
satiety because of its protein package.
Whether hard-boiled, scrambled or
sunny side up, eggs are a great food or
even snack for kids.
Whole grains: Whole grains in general
contain phytonutrients, folate and B
vitamins that boost memory. Whole
grains are great for kids. Eating oats in a
not so sweet granola is a great way to get
kids to eat more whole grains. The
This relatively
new discovery
is turning the
best practices
of child
and adult
development,
on its head.
Debra Raybold
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See BRAIN FOOD page 19
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SALMON is a great source of omega-3 fatty
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BRAIN FITNESS:
Try new things that take you out
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curious and travel.
VITALITY:
Live with purpose and passion. Spend
time with others, stay connected, and make time for
joy, laughter and wonder.
Because of neuroplasticity, when we change the
types of things we do moment to moment, the
structure of the brain will change and this means we
can make shifts from distracted to focused, from
fearful to curious, from isolated to connected.
<<< COVER STORY
BRAIN
From Page 16
addition of some dried fruit and nuts
balances out the meal or snack. Pack
sandwiches with whole wheat bread.
If your kids are not used to it, make
as sandwich with half white, half
whole wheat bread.
Protein is great to pair with
whole grains and can help kids feel
full longer, avoiding a sharp drop in
blood sugar.
Fresh fruit such as berries,
grapes, apples and pears. Rich in
fiber and antioxidants like vitamins
A, C and E.
Healthy fats. In fact 60 percent
of a brain is made up of fat. Salmon
is a great source of omega-3 fatty
acids, which are beneficial for the
brain and eyes (deficiency can lead to
anxiety and depression). Avocados
are another great fat, as well as flax
and chia seeds.
Water. Dehydration can lead to
fatigue and fogginess, so drinking
plenty of water is crucial to keeping
concentration and energy levels high.
Buy a reusable water bottle in the
color or pattern that your kids like.
From Page 16
BRAIN FOOD
Parents of infants and toddlers
should limit the time their children
spend in front of televisions,
computers, self-described
educational games and even grown-
up shows playing in the
background, warned a report from
the American Academy of
Pediatrics.
Video screen time provides no
educational benefits for children
under age 2 and leaves less room for
activities that do, like interacting
with other people and playing, the
group said.
The recommendation makes
clear that there is no such thing as
an educational program for such
young children, and that leaving the
TV on as background noise, as
many households do, distracts both
children and adults.
Research makes it clear that
young children learn a lot more
efficiently from real interactions
with people and things than from
situations appearing on video
screens.
We know that some learning can
take place from media for school-
age children, said Georgene Troseth,
a psychologist at Peabody College at
Vanderbilt University, but its a lot
lower, and it takes a lot longer.
Screen time should be limited
BY KATE COFFMAN
As families of high school
upperclassmen think about the future,
figuring out how to finance college is
a major concern. While financial aid is
available, those who do not qualify
can still find ways to save on the cost
of a college degree.
According to Collegeboards recent
Trends in College Pricing report,
more than two-thirds of college
students receive financial aid. There
are two types of financial aid merit-
based and need-based.
Merit based aid is allocated on the
strengths of a students application,
with scholarships and grants awarded
because a student has strong grades, a
special talent ( athletic, music, drama,
art, etc.) or brings diversity
( geographic, ethnic or even academic)
to a campus. Some schools require
special applications for these scholar-
ships and have particular deadlines.
Students should check with the
admission offices of the schools they
are interested in attending to see what
scholarships are available and how to
apply for them.
Need-based aid takes into account a
familys financial need. Most colleges,
the state, and the federal government
offer need-based aid. To qualify,
families must file a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid form ( FAFSA)
F A M I L Y F I N A N C E S
Its college financial aid time
The FAFSA is
released Jan. 1 for
the following
school year. To
qualify for aid from
the state of
Indiana, the FAFSA
must be filed by
March 10, 2012,
for the 2012-2013
school year.
KATE COFFMAN
See FINANCIAL AID page 21

FOR MORE I NFORMATI ON
on the fi nanci al ai d process or to connect to scholarshi p search engi nes, vi si t
tri ptocollege.org.
Students can apply for meri t-
based and need-based ai d
and can fi nd other ways
to save on college
each year their child is
planning to attend college.
The FAFSA is released Jan.
1 for the following school
year. To qualify for aid from
the state of Indiana, the
FAFSA must be filed by
March 10, 2012, for the 2012-
2013 school year.
Many colleges set their
own due dates, some as early
as Feb. 1. Students should
check with the colleges where
they are applying to learn
each schools deadline and if
additional forms are required.
Students can list up to 10
schools on a FAFSA, so filling
out an application is a good
idea even if a student is not
sure what college they will
attend.
If this starts to sound
confusing, there is hope
and help. Families with
current seniors can attend
College Goal Sunday, Feb. 12
from 2-4 p.m. at 39 locations
across Indiana. College Goal
Sunday is free, and financial
aid staff from area colleges
volunteer to help families
complete the FAFSA and file
it electronically. To find a site
near you, check out college-
goalsunday.org.
While it is best to have
completed your 2011 tax
return before filling out the
FAFSA for the 2012-13
academic year, its more
important not to miss the
FAFSA deadline. Those who
havent completed their taxes
will be asked to verify their
current financial information
as the application process
moves forward.
Parents and students
should be aware that there are
additional steps to help
ensure a FAFSA form is
accurate. Students will receive
an email from the federal
government with a link to
their Student Aid Report,
asking students to review the
report and make any
necessary corrections.
The state of Indiana also
will send students an email
with instructions to visit
ssaci.in.gov/estudent to
review their state aid
eligibility, correct any issues
with their FAFSA, and list
which school or schools they
plan to attend.
Most colleges also either
send students a letter if there
is additional information
needed or an email directing
them to a school website that
shows any financial aid issues
( check the admission material
from the school for the login
and password to the school
site) . Failing to respond to
these notices can jeopardize
financial aid for the entire
school year.
If a student does not
qualify for need- or merit-
based aid, they still can take
advantage of tax credits that
help to reduce out-of-pocket
tuition expenses. For more
information on the financial
aid process or to connect to
scholarship search engines,
visit triptocollege.org.
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BY DR. TERRY GAFF
When I started having
low back problems, I
thought of swimming and
other low impact exercise.
However, yoga was not
something I considered.
This was partially because
of my ignorance of yoga and
my admitted prejudice about
a discipline that includes
postures called Downward
Facing Dog, Half Moon,
Fetus, Cow Face and others.
However, a study
published recently in the
Annals of Internal Medicine
journal has suggested that
yoga is more effective at
decreasing lower back pain
than conventional medical
treatment.
The study assigned 156 patients to yoga classes
and a control group of 157 patients to standard
care. The control group received a range of
interventions, including mild pain relief medica-
tion, physical therapy and advice to remain active
and avoid heavy lifting.
On average, members of the yoga group were
able to undertake 30 percent more activities
compared with those in the usual care group after
three months.
On the other hand, yoga did not yield greater
reductions in pain or improvements in overall
health compared with usual care.
In terms of yoga studies for low back pain, this
study is the largest so far, with more than 300
participants, and it has the longest follow-up of
any yoga trail. The participants were followed for
Yoga is good
for whole
person, easy
to do at home
W E L L N E S S
PHOTOS BY SI MON DANKEL
DOROTHY ( HOUSHOLDER) DANKEL,
mother of Jane, born Feb. 5, 2011, does
yoga for a few mi nutes each morni ng. I di d these pi ctures i n j eans to gi ve the
i mpressi on that yoga can been done anywhere, anyti me! she sai d.
See YOGA page 23
I believe that this
study reinforces
the idea that
back pain is best
treated with
activity and
gentle stretching,
rather than rest,
except for a
short time after
an acute injury.
Dr. Terry Gaff

nine months after they had finished the
yoga classes and found that the benefit of
yoga was sustained for this length of time,
probably because many of the participants
continued to practice yoga after they had
completed their formal course.
Part of the idea behind this study is
that yoga aims to treat the whole person
rather than just the physical aspects of
back pain. According to one of the
investigators, the yoga program included
poses for pain-relief and mental calming;
mobilizing, stretching, strengthening and
relaxation; improving awareness of
posture; education about how a healthy
back functions; and positive mental focus.
From my point of view, I believe that
this study reinforces the idea that back
pain is best treated with activity and
gentle stretching, rather than rest, except
for a short time after an acute injury.
If you are a back pain sufferer, do
include yoga as you consider physical
therapy, low impact exercise and
stretching, and other treatments.
Most of all, try to keep moving as
much as you can. As I explained to my
mother ( usually during church) when I
was a child, God does not want us to just
sit still.
From Page 22
GAFF
<<< BRAI N HEALTH
According to the website
zerotothree.org, in some ways our brain is
never fully developed.
Our brains are continually re-shaping
themselves to meet the demands of
everyday life, even throughout adulthood.
However, certain aspects of brain structure
and function do level off during develop-
ment. For example, the number of
neurons peaks even before birth; some
100 billion are formed during just the first
five months of gestation. (Recent evidence
suggests that new neurons are produced
throughout life, though far less rapidly.)
In spite of the great number of neurons
present at birth, brain size itself increases
more gradually: a newborns brain is only
about one-quarter the size of an adults. It
grows to about 80 percent of adult size by
3 years of age and 90 percent by age 5.
This growth is largely due to changes
in individual neurons, which are
structured much like trees. Thus, each
brain cell begins as a tiny sapling and only
gradually sprouts its hundreds of long,
branching dendrites.
Another way of measuring brain
development is to look at the speed of
neural processing. A newborns brain
works considerably more slowly than an
adults, transmitting information some 16
times less efficiently. The speed of neural
processing increases dramatically during
infancy and childhood, reaching its
maximum at about age 15.
According to zerotothree.org, brain
development is most sensitive to a babys
nutrition between mid-gestation and 2
years of age. Children who are malnour-
ished not just fussy eaters but truly
deprived of adequate calories and protein
in their diet throughout this period do
not adequately grow, either physically or
mentally.
Their brains are smaller than normal,
because of reduced dendritic growth,
reduced myelination, and the production
of fewer glia (supporting cells in the brain
which continue to form after birth and are
responsible for producing myelin).
Inadequate brain growth explains why
children who were malnourished as
fetuses and infants suffer often lasting
behavioral and cognitive deficits,
including slower language and fine motor
development, lower IQ and poorer school
performance.
A babys birth weight and brain size
do depend on the quality of his or her
mothers nutrition during pregnancy.
After birth, brain growth depends
critically on the quality of a childs
nutrition. Breast milk offers the best mix
of nutrients for promoting brain growth,
provided that breast-fed infants receive
some form of iron supplementation
beginning around 6 months of age.
Because of the rapid pace of myelina-
tion in early life, children need a high
level of fat in their diets some 50
percent of their total calories until
about 2 years of age.
Babies should receive most of this fat
from breast milk or formula in the first
year of life, and breastmilk remains an
excellent source of liquid nutrition into
the toddler years.
Brain structured much like a tree
A newborns brain
works considerably more slowly
than an adults, transmitting
information some 16 times less
efficiently. The speed of neural
processing increases dramatically
during infancy and childhood.
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W hi le talki ng about the eye screeni ng wi th the Li ons group that came
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and who di d i t. Laura sai d, I beli eve i t was the Li ons group. Breana,
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Mommy. It wasn t the li ons who di d i t, i t was a human!
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Zelma was putting two kids on the
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watching out the door and talking to
them, but they did not answer her. She
yelled at them and they still paid no
attention. So she said, Just dont talk
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got to the vegetables, the
celer y sprayer kicked in. Boo
Boo said he didnt want to
have the celer y because he
thought that somebody
peed on it.
GALE SPENCE OF ANGOLA
Jordan and Kiley went with mom
and dad to visit Grandma Cindy
and Grandpa Jack after trick-or-
treating. Mom, Dad and Grandpa
Jack were sitting at the kitchen
table, watching Kiley quietly
entertain herself with her goodies.
Grandpa Jack finally said,
Ever yones looking at Kiley. W hy
do you think that is? Kiley looked
up and responded with a wr y grin,
probably because I m so cute!
JOEL JOLLIEF OF KENDALLVILLE
Chloe, 2, saw the Christmas
tree with the lights off. Her
grandmother told her she
could push the button to make
the lights go on. Chloe pushed
the button and said,
Grandma, the lights were
asleep. They all woke up!
SUZANNE ZUEHSOW
( GRANDMOTHER OF CHLOE) OF
LAOTTO
HUMOR HELPS >>>
Mckenna, 2, was singing This Little
Gospel Light of Mine I m Going to Let
it Shine while in the car with her
mother Ruth. After singing the line,
Dont let Satan blow it out she
asked, Mommy, who is Satan?
Ruth turned the question into a
teachable moment and explained
that Satan is responsible for evil in
the world, people should not listen to
him, etc. Mckenna thought for a
minute and then asked, Mommy,
then why do we sit on his lap?
(Mckenna remembered sitting on
Santas lap!)
DONNA GERKEN ( GRANDMOTHER
OF MCKENNA) OF FORT WAYNE
After admiring her pumpkin
full of candy from
Halloween, Immy, 3, asked
her mother when she could
eat the candy. Mom replied,
One piece after lunch and
one piece after dinner. The
next morning, Mom asked
Immy what she wanted for
breakfast and Immy replied,
Lunch and dinner!
CAROLYN POWERS
( GRANDMOTHER OF I MMY) OF
PLEASANT LAKE
BY FAMILY FEATURES
To help you satisfy your cravings without
winter weight gain, here is a recipe and some
tasty tips from Hungry Girl Lisa Lilliens
new book, Hungry Girl Supermarket
Survival: Aisle by Aisle, HG-Style!
Delicious,
guilt-free
ways to
satisfy winter
cravings
E A T I N G H E A L T H Y
<<< RECI PE
Hungry Girls Hey Mambo!
Veggie Italiano Quesadilla
Makes 1 ser ving
1/ 3 cup canned cannellini (white
kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
1/ 4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large low carb/ high fiber tortilla with
about 110 calories
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light
Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil
cheese
1/ 4 cup sliced zucchini
1/ 4 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/ 4 cup chopped onion
1piece Mini Babybel(r) Light cheese,
chopped
Optional toppings: low-fat marinara
sauce, fat-free sour cream
Place beans in blender or food processor
with 1 tablespoon water; blend until
mostly smooth. (Or place beans in bowl
with 1 tablespoon water and mash with
fork.) Add Italian seasoning and mix well.
Lay tortilla flat; spread half of the upward-
facing side with bean mixture. Spread
cheese wedge on other half; set aside.
Bring skillet sprayed with nonstick spray
to medium-high heat on stove. Add
veggies and, stirring occasionally, cook
until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Transfer veggies to side of tortilla spread
with cheese wedge.
Top veggies evenly with chopped cheese.
Fold bean-covered side of tortilla over
other side and press gently to seal,
forming quesadilla.
Remove skillet from heat, re-spray with
nonstick spray, and return to medium-
high heat. Place quesadilla in skillet; cook
for about 2 minutes per side, until outside
is toasty and inside is hot.
Cut into triangles and, if you like, top or
ser ve with marinara sauce or sour cream.
Per Ser ving (entire quesadilla): 295
calories, 8g fat, 858mg sodium, 44.5g
carbs, 11g fiber, 5g sugars, 18.5g protein
Source: The Laughing Cow
For more ideas to keep you satisfied, visit
thelaughingcow.com and hungr y-girl.com.
Check out the seasonal options of tea bags that
pop up during the holidays, such as candy cane
or sugar cookie. You ll get sweet satisfaction
without all the calories.
Dunk-a-fruit. Grab some orange segments and
dip them in a sugar-free vanilla pudding snack
cup. Or, plunge some apple slices into no-sugar-
added caramel pudding.
Portion-controlled cheeses are ideal for protein-
packed snacking on the go. Mini Babybel(r) Light
cheeses come in a protective red wax that makes
them perfect for tossing into your purse.
Its easy to overdo it when pouring dressing
straight from the bottle onto your salad. So
portion out a ser ving first, and consider using the
dip-dont-pour method to make it go further.
To make the most of a single ser ving of brown
rice, stir in tons of diced veggies, fresh or thawed
from frozen. Peas, carrots, bean sprouts, broccoli,
coleslaw, shredded cabbage and finely chopped
cauliflower are all great for this.
For a spreadable, meltable, super-creamy and
deliciously mild snack, tr y The Laughing Cow
Light Cheese Wedges, each with 35 calories and
1.5 to 2 grams of fat.
RECI PE >>>
BY FAMILY FEATURES
After a long day, preparing a
healthy and delicious meal doesnt
always come naturally. Busy
schedules and unlimited recipe
options can make cooking nutritious
from scratch meals seem like a
daunting task.
Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, CDN,
author of Read It Before You Eat It,
director and owner of BTD Nutrition
Consultants and former spokesperson
for the American Dietetic Association,
believes that cooking with simple and
quality ingredients is critical to
keeping your health in check.
Learning to prepare a few quick
and healthy meals will help you eat
better and motivate you to continue
to stay on track, says Taub-Dix.
To help you prepare smart, quick
and simple meals your family will
enjoy, Taub-Dix offers these tips:
Use what you like. Pick a few
meals that you enjoy eating out and
learn to make them at home using
fresh vegetables, lean meats and
reasonable portions.
Frozen zone. Stock your freezer
with healthy, frozen vegetables and
all-natural, lean meats without
preservatives so you can always have
healthy options on hand. Perdues
new breaded line of chicken,
including SIMPLY SMART Lightly
Breaded Chicken Filets, have up to
40 percent fewer calories, 50 percent
less fat and 25 percent more protein
than the USDA standard for breaded
chicken.
Keep an eye on the details.
Make sure to shop at well-maintained
stores with quality produce. Ask your
local grocer about the temperature
settings they use to store refrigerated
and frozen items.
Know your food. Ingredient lists
can be hard to pronounce, let alone
understand. Try to choose foods that
have ingredients that are simple,
recognizable and real. If you dont
know an ingredient, do some
research before purchasing the
product.
Go for lean. One 3-ounce
portion of chicken provides a
powerhouse of lean protein, with the
breast meat being the leanest part of a
chicken.
Refrigerate and freeze ASAP.
Select your frozen and refrigerated
items at the end of your trip and
freeze or refrigerate within 30
minutes of purchasing.
Tips for
quick
and healthy
meals
F A M I L Y C O O K I N G
Baja Chicken
Tacos
Ser ves: 10
PI CO DE GALLO
1 cup tomato, diced
1/ 2 cup red onion,
diced
1/ 2 jalapeo, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime
juice
Salt and pepper to
taste
TACO
10 PERDUE SIMPLY
SMART Lightly Breaded
Chicken Strips
10 6-inch whole
wheat tortillas
1 avocado,
peeled/ seeded/ sliced
SLAW
1/ 4 cup low fat sour
cream
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon
granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lime
juice
Salt and pepper to
taste
1 cup red cabbage,
shredded
Mix Pico de Gallo
ingredients together in
bowl and refrigerate.
Bake lightly breaded
chicken strips according
to instructions on the
package.
W hile strips are
cooking, mix together
sour cream, hot sauce,
sugar, lime juice, salt
and pepper in bowl for
slaw. Once combined,
toss with shredded
cabbage.
Once chicken is fully
cooked, place a piece of
chicken in center of a
flour tortilla, followed by
slices of avocado, 2
tablespoons of pico de
gallo, top with zesty
slaw.
N U T R I T I O N F O R B A B I E S
BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER
The seven facts
listed here are from
the World Health
Organization
website which has
a global focus on
health.
Looking at the
world at a whole,
we would have a
healthier planet if
more women were
encouraged to
breastfeed.
Encouragement
includes family members, health care profes-
sionals, employers and people in the community
who understand the importance of breastfeeding
and, therefore, do what they can to be supportive.
1)
WHO strongly recommends exclusive
breastfeeding for the first six months of life.
At six months, other foods should complement
breastfeeding for up to two years or more. In
addition, breastfeeding should begin within an
hour of birth; breastfeeding should be on
demand day and night; and bottles or pacifiers
should be avoided.
2)
Breast milk is the ideal food for newborns
and infants. It gives infants all the nutrients
they need for healthy development. It contains
antibodies that help protect infants from common
childhood illnesses such as diarrhea and
pneumonia, the two primary causes of child
mortality worldwide. Breast milk is readily
available and affordable, which helps to ensure
that infants get adequate sustenance.
3)
Breastfeeding benefits mothers. When done
exclusively breastfeeding often induces a
lack of menstruation, which is a natural ( though
not fail-safe) method of birth control. It reduces
risks of breast and ovarian cancer later in life,
helps women return to their pre-pregnancy
weight faster, and lowers rates of obesity.
4)
Adults who were breastfed as babies often
have lower blood pressure and lower
cholesterol, as well as lower rates of overweight,
obesity and type-2 diabetes. There is evidence that
people who were breastfed perform better in
intelligence tests.
Seven
breastfeeding
facts
Adults who were
breastfed as babies
often have lower
blood pressure and
lower cholesterol,
as well as
lower rates of
overweight, obesity
and type-2
diabetes. There is
evidence that
people who were
breastfed
perform better in
intelligence tests.
World Healt h
Organizat ion
<<< LI FESTYLE
See BREASTFEEDING page 28
BY GRACE HOUSHOLDER
I give all the credit to my mom. She
breastfed all four of her babies during the
1950s when, as I have heard, bottle-
feeding was more the norm. As the oldest
of four, I vividly remember watching
Mom breastfeed my brother who is 6
years younger than I.
Because of my mom, I always felt it
was the right thing to do.
After giving birth, I found breast-
feeding was not as easy as I had thought
it would be. It was time-consuming,
frustrating and sometimes painful. I was
tempted to give up many times.
But because of my mothers encour-
agement and proximity ( they were next
door) my baby and I got the hang of it. It
became easy and relaxing. Babies No. 2, 3
and 4 were much, much easier.
Breastfeeding is one of my best mother-
hood memories.
Research overwhelmingly supports the
benefits of breastfeeding. Not only is it
less expensive than formula, it also is
being found to promote brain develop-
ment and bonding, help protect against
allergies and obesity and help the mother
get back in shape.
But the percentage of women who
breastfeed is well below public-health
goals.
Surveys show that most women intend
to breast-feed after birth and about 75
percent start nursing in the hospital. But
the numbers drop off quickly when
women return home.
One week after birth, half of mothers
have already given their babies formula,
the Centers for Disease Control report
said.
I dont understand why people
WOULDNT breast-feed! Its free! And its
so clear that its how its supposed to be,
our daughter said in an email message a
few weeks after becoming a mother for
the first time ( Baby) Jane loves breast-
feeding and after a meal she literally
passes out! The midwife said breast-
feeding takes a lot of energy for the baby
and thats why you shouldnt offer a
bottle because then they will take the
easy way out!
I applaud any and all support for
breastfeeding. For example, in July
Parkview Noble Hospital provided a
lactation station for new and nursing
mothers at the Noble County
Community Fair in the Merchants
Building. Parkview Noble Hospital birth
planner Charla Earnhart, RN said, We
encourage all new moms that breast-
feeding is best for the health of their baby
so this is just one more way we are
reaching out to help them be successful
with that.
Community, employer and family
support for breastfeeding mothers has a
long-term positive impact on good
health.
HEALTH >>>
Breastfeeding is good brain food
5)
Infant formula does not contain the
antibodies found in breast milk and
is linked to some risks, such as water-borne
diseases that arise from mixing powdered
formula with unsafe water. Malnutrition
can result from over-diluting formula to
stretch supplies. Further, frequent
feedings maintain the breast milk supply. If
formula is used but becomes unavailable, a
return to breastfeeding may not be an
option due to diminished breast milk
production.
6)
Breastfeeding has to be learned and
many women encounter difficulties
at the beginning. Nipple pain and fear that
there is not enough milk to sustain the
baby are common.
7)
WHO recommends that a new
mother should have at least 16 weeks
of absence from work after delivery, to be
able to rest and breastfeed her child. Many
mothers who go back to work abandon
exclusive breastfeeding before the
recommended six months because they do
not have sufficient time, or an adequate
place to breastfeed or express and store
their milk at work. Mothers need access to
a safe, clean and private place in or near
their workplaces to continue the practice.
From Page 27
BREASTFEEDING
Surveys show that
most women intend to breastfeed
after birth and about 75 percent
start nursing in the hospital. But the
numbers drop off quickly when
women return home.
Grace Housholder
Breastfeedi ng gets easi er

as ti me goes on; but
many new mothers gi ve
up too soon
Family Fun
and
Dr. Loris
Antique Appraisals
Comedy Tour
Bring your antiques for a FREE
appraisal to Dr. Lori ! The part
appraiser part standup comedian
youll laugh outloud learning about
your antiques!
Brain Santos
The Wall Wizard
Make magic of your own by
learning the whys and how-tos of
painting and decorating from The
Wall Wizard.
Mad Dog & Merrill
The Grilling Gurus are back
at it again! Appearing daily
in Garden Gallery.
Garden Gallery Sponsored by
Master Gardeners
Visit our web site for an
updated list of Master Gardeners
daily seminars.
Show Hours: Thurs, Fri: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets: Advanced tickets available through Ticketmaster 424-1811 and online starting Feb 1, 2012, or the Coliseum ticket office 483-1111.
Admission at door Adults $10, Senior Citizens (62 and older) $6 every day, Under 15 admitted FREE!
Thursday & Friday only, get an additional $1 off with your canned food donation.
Proceeds will go to Community Harvest Food Bank.
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FRI DAY, DECEM BER 3 0
Spring AwakeningsNight Before Christmas
Friday - Jan. 8. Foellinger-Freimann Bot anical
Conservatory. The showcase garden features the
Night Before Christmas, displaying a 12-foot
poinsettia tree, a focal point for family photos. All
the delight of the holiday season comes together
during the Conservatorys year-end exhibit.
Scenes from the famous poem, A visit from
Saint Nicholas, may be found throughout the
Showcase Garden on a carpet of colorful
poinsettias. Regular Conservatory admission of
$ 5 applies.
Science Central Winter Camp
Friday - Jan. 2. Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton
St., Fort Wayne. For Winter Break learning and
fun, campers ages 3-13 may register for hands-
on learning without books and lectures.
Options include Sant as Toy Workshop, Candy
Factory, the Science of Art, St arry Night, an
introduction to LEGO Robotics, and more!
Regular Admission: $ 17-$ 100, depending on
the class. For more info, times and registration,
go to sciencecentral.org/ wintercamp.htm.
Shipshewana Christmas
Friday - Jan. 2. Shipshewana Town Center, 760
S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.
Jan. 2: Gingerbread Houses on display at
Yoders Shopping Center
Cont act 800-254-8090; VisitShipshewana.org
or email info@LaGrangeCountyCVB.org.
TODAY
Annual Polar Bear Swim
4 p.m. Bixler Lake Park, , Kendallville. Brrr! Its
time for the annual Polar Bear Swim at Bixler
Lake, Kendallville. Bring your towel and join other
hearty souls at the West Beach at Bixler Lake.
Cont act Corey Kline 349-0215.
FRI DAY, JANUARY 6
St. Benedict event
Jan. 6 - 8. Sisters of St. Benedict, , Ferdinand.
Come & See Event Sisters of St. Benedict,
Ferdinand, Ind. For single, Catholic woman
between the ages of 18 to 40. Get to know our
Benedictine sisters, share in our community life
and prayer, and meet other women who are
considering religious life no pressure, no
commitment! For more information or to register
online, visit thedome.org/ vocations,
call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-9999,
or email vocation@thedome.org.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
CycleFest USA Motorcycle Show & Expo
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 7; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan.
8. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort
Wayne. Admission: Adults $ 12; Kids 7-12 are
$ 6; Kids 6 and under are free. Visit cyclefes-
tusa.net.
Animal Enrichment Day
1-4 p.m. Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, 1426 W.
C.R. 300 N., Albion. Begin the new year and join
the animal keepers for the annual Animal
Enrichment Day. Fifth annual holiday season
event to benefit the animals in the park. Help the
st aff provide a day of fun as they deliver
handmade toys and treats to the big cats,
wolves, foxes and other animal residents. Donate
items from the parks wish list posted on the
website or pay a small donation for admission.
Proceeds will benefit the animals during the
winter season. Online: blackpine.org/ enrichment.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8
Bluegrass jam session
7 p.m. Cupbearer, 531 N. Grandst aff Drive,
Auburn.
M ONDAY, JANUARY 9
Who Do You Think You Are?
Jan. 9 - Feb. 22. Kendallville Public Library,
Kendallville. Who Do You Think You Are?
Exhibit in the Art Gallery explores the Hoosier
st ates herit age, examining the history of
diversity. It looks at immigration to the United
St ates and the ways different cultures celebrate
their herit age.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 0
Now You Are Cooking!
4-5 p.m. Kendallville Public Library, Kendallville.
Now Youre Cookin Teen Program (Grades 6 -
12) in Childrens Program Room. Get creative
with after school snackage! Learn how to make
healthy choices when hunger strikes after the
final school bell has rung.
Book Buddies
6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 and Feb. 14. Kendallville
Public Library, Kendallville. Book Buddies in the
Art Gallery offers your child the opportunity to
participate in a story time and skills focused
st ations geared towards school readiness as
well as offers a parenting component with tips
and tricks of the trade. Youll t ake home a free
book, too, and all new books are available this
year!.
CALENDAR
Elkhart County
LaGrange County
Steuben County
DeKalb County
Noble County
Kosciusko
County
Whitley
County
Allen County
Adams
County
Wells
County
Huntington
County
Defiance County
Paulding County
Van Wert County
Williams County
Goshen
Shipshewana
LaGrange
Angola
Kendallville
Albion
Auburn
Bryan
Columbia City
Warsaw
Fort Wayne
Decatur
Bluffton
Huntington
Paulding
Defiance
Van Wert
SERVI NG THE GREATER FORT WAYNE AREA
More events online at fwfamily.com.
CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 1
Shots for Tots
1-4:30 p.m. Free infant/ child immunization clinic.
DeKalb County Health
Department , 220 E. 7th St., Auburn.
Requirements: Infant to age 18. Shot
record. Must be accompanied by parent or legal
guardian. Cont act DeKalb
County Health Department, 925-2220.
M ONDAY, JANUARY 1 6
Learn About Brain Development
6:30 p.m. Oak Farm Montessori School, 502
Lemper Road, Avilla. Oak Farm is hosting Dr.
Stephen Hughes, a prominent neuropsycholo-
gist. He is a leader in researching childhood
brain development and how such development
and learning is supported by the Montessori
method. Call Oak Farm Montessori School at
897-4270 to make your reservation. Free.
Fort Wayne Farm Show
Jan. 17 - 19. Allen County War Memorial
Coliseum, Fort Wayne. Show Hours: Tuesday 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 9
Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour
7 p.m. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum,
Fort Wayne. Reserved Tickets: $ 20, $ 26, $ 41,
$ 53, $ 78. Tickets on sale now.
FRI DAY, JANUARY 2 0
Snow Queen
1 and 4 p.m. Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24;
11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18
and 25; 2 and 4:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12,
19 and 26; 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Jan. 25, Feb.
1, 8, 15 and 22. Concord Mall, 3701 S. Main
St., Elkhart. Hans Christian Andersen t ale
performed with marionettes at the Puppet Parlor
Theatre. $ 5 per person. Call 219-210-3428 or
574-875-8100.
Redirecting Childrens Behavior
6-9 p.m. Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14 and 21.
Kendallville Public Library, Kendallville. A nation-
ally recognized program offered by the Children
First Center of Auburn. Five-week course for
parents or anyone who works with children;
learn why children misbehave and how to
redirect their behavior. To register call 800-264-
2698.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 6
Mizpah Shrine Circus
Jan. 26 - 29. Allen County War Memorial
Coliseum, Fort Wayne. Reserved Tickets: $ 10,
$ 12, $ 15 or $ 20. Show times: Thursday 6:30
p.m.; Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m.,
7 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m., 5:45 p.m. Shrine Circus
Ticket Booth will open in the Coliseum Lobby on
Jan. 2. Cont act: 422-7122 or visit mizpah-
circus.com.
M ONDAY, JANUARY 3 0
Breastfeeding Education
6-8 p.m. Family BirthPlace at DeKalb Health
Conf. Rm., 2nd Floor, 1316 E. 7th St., Auburn.
Fee $ 5. Need-based financial assist ance
available. Registration required, cont act Julie
Wagner, 920-2780.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Radio Daze
8 p.m. Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort
Wayne. Annual fundraiser is a trip down memory
lane before the age of television when radio was
king. Live radio show featuring the melodrama,
comedy, music, dance and sound effects. Enjoy
the t alents of over 30 community actors and
actresses and local radio st ars. For ticket
information call 422-6900. Online: fortwayney-
outheatre.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Shots for Tots
1-4:30 p.m. Free infant/ child immunization clinic.
DeKalb County Health Department , 220 E. 7th
St., Auburn. Requirements: Infant to age 18.
Shot record. Must be accompanied by parent or
legal guardian. Cont act DeKalb County Health
Department, 925-2220.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 1
Cats n Cocoa
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, 1426 W. C.R. 300
N., Albion. A special event at Black Pine. Black
Pine rescues exotic animals for the rest of their
lives. Call 636-7383.
M ONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 3
Breastfeeding Education
6-9 p.m. Family BirthPlace at DeKalb Health
Conf. Rm., 2nd Floor, 1316 E. 7th St., Auburn.
Fee $ 5. Need-based financial assist ance
available. Registration required, cont act Julie
Wagner, 920-2780.
TERRY WI NI CKER, NEW HAVEN
MY GRANDKI DS
wai ti ng for Santa.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 6
Noises Off
Feb. 16 - 17 and 19. East Noble High School,
Kendallville. Noises Off is an East Noble
Theater production. This second production of
the theater season presents a crazy look at a
troupe of actors on st age and behind the
scenes. Tickets can be purchased at the East
Noble box office Monday through Friday from 4
to 6 p.m. or by calling Youtheatre 347-7167.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8
Heartland Sings: Family
4 p.m. Feb. 18 - 19. University of Saint Francis,
2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne. A program
designed for the young and the young at heart.
A great day to introduce children to the joys of
choral music. North Campus Auditorium. Online:
heartlandchorale.org.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 8
Heart Health
7 p.m. Parkview Noble Hospit al, 401 Sawyer
Road, Kendallville. Cardiologist Dr. Kevin Hart
will provide a community education program on
heart health. Reservations preferred, 888-737-
9311, ext 78161.
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Pokagon
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family fun
LAKE JAMES, STEUBEN COUNTY
The Pokagon State Park toboggan is open
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The refrigerated toboggan does not
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