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AUGUST - SEPTEMBER2012

c o a s t a l c a r o l i n a

Volume 1number 5

8 Save On School SuppliesFind new ways to save by buyingin bulk this school year

16 After School CareChildren’s activities for dual-income families

26 MOnthly MunChieSA fun, family-friendly recipe

30 Meet A bAby AniMAl32 SenSei SAySLocal martial arts instructor provides insight to parents and their children

44 expeCting the unexpeCtedPregnancy column with Emily Hanke

46 COMMunity CAlendArLocal events for the whole family

56 fAMily reSOurCeSA list of our advertisers for yourreferencing convenience

58 Kid’S COrnerGames, puzzles and fun facts

24 tutoring helps Struggling ChildrenIs your child in need of help this school year?

35 gear up for drivingDriver’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

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Social media has changed the way people communi-cate. 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 enter-tainment on Facebook, blogs and other social sites. The data collected from 2,000 adults who frequently use social me-dia found 88 percent of users rely on social networking sites for communicating with fam-ily 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

of their time spent online to so-cial 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 activi-ties. 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 bul-letin board -- posting all types of information. Some par-ents 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 rec-ommendations on contractors.

Parents use social media to invite people to events, includ-ing 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.

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Kindergarten used to be a time when kids grabbed a nap in between fi ngerpainting and playing outside, but today’s coursework is much more rig-orous and kindergarteners are now introduced to concepts that were once taught in later years of elementary school. Pre-paring children who have never att ended school for their fi rst day could take a litt le time.SIGNING UP FOR SCHOOL

Each school district has its own requirements to begin kin-dergarten, 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 cer-tain 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 oft en 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. Pre-school is the avenue many par-ents choose, but simply spend-ing time together with other kids in a structured social set-ting is enough for many kids to get acclimated.

Talking about what to ex-pect 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 struc-ture may fi nd 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 environ-ment they will be working in each day.HONING SKILLS

Children will partake in a va-riety of activities during kinder-garten. They’ll begin learning to write and perform other activi-ties that require fi ne motor skills. Parents can introduce their chil-dren to pencils, crayons, mark-ers, 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 Ser-

vices reports that students who do more reading at home are bett er readers and have higher math scores.

Kindergarten is a child’s ini-tial foray into the world of aca-demia. Much has changed in the kindergarten curriculum, and parents can expect their kids to be learning much more in kin-dergarten than they once did.

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T he back-to-school season is fast ap-proaching. This is a time of school bus traffi c on the roads, anxious par-ents snapping fi rst-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 stu-dents must shop for school supplies. Tradition dictates that families will fl ock to stores aft er 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 aff ordable 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 att empt 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 year’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. Pur-chased individually, the per-unit cost of each item may be higher than purchasing these items in bulk. This is when the ad-vantage 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 sup-plies. 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 en-ables duplicate sets for at home and in school for consistency.

* Some parents like to buy many sup-plies and then donate some for under-

privileged children. This time of year manufacturers or retailers could actually donate a portion of school-supply pro-ceeds 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 stu-dent then paying the required amount. This will save many families time and effort.

* If you have a friend or family mem-ber 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.

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The active lives children have oft en lead to a few bumps and bruises along the way. While a few ban-dages and antiseptic creams are par for the course when caring for a child, parents worry about more signifi -cant injuries, including eye injuries.

According to the Bos-ton Children’s Hospital, any injury to your child’s eye should be considered a medical emergency. Un-like the heart, lungs and brain, there is not much natural protection for the eye beyond a thin eyelid. This makes it easy to suff er an eye injury, especially for kids who play sports.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology says eye injuries are a signifi -cant health problem in the United States, second only to cataracts as a cause of vi-sual 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. Chil-dren ages 0 to 18 experience roughly 25 percent of those injuries.

Projectiles and fl ying debris account for the vast majority of eye inju-ries across all age groups. Among children, some of the more common injuries occur when children are participating in various sports, including:

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* darts* sports involving racketsToys, fi ngernails and even

chemicals are responsible for some eye injuries in chil-dren. It is important to note that 90 percent of all eye in-juries 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 house-hold cleaning objects. These injuries require immediate medical att ention 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, dome-shaped 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 fi ngernail or an insect that fl ies into the eye. A doctor can determine the severity of the abrasion

and if any treatment is required.

* Hyphema: This is a condition of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye where fl uid normally fl ows 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 att ention.

* 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 recon-struction may be necessary.

* Burns: Sunburn not only occurs to the skin but can aff ect the eyes, too. It is important to wear UV-pro-tective sunglasses outside.PREVENT EYE INJURIES

Eye injuries are largely preventable. Wearing eye-wear during sports is es-sential. Frequent washing of hands and avoiding touching the eyes can pre-vent the transfer of debris from fi ngers to the eye. All chemical products should be kept out of reach. If chil-dren use cosmetic products, they should not be applied around the eye.

Knowing the risks to the eye and how to prevent in-jury can help ward off seri-ous injuries.


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Elizabeth decided to open the New Bridge Organic Mar-ket aft er reading an article about harmful substances in our food supplies. “I wanted the people of Onslow County to have the same easy access to healthy food that the rest

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-- these are some of the lunch op-tions in school cafeterias across the country. Following streamlined government regulations aimed to make school lunches healthier, some parents are left scratching their heads wondering if anything has changed.

In January 2012, First Lady Mi-chelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier meals for kids across the nation. The new meal requirements will raise stan-dards for the fi rst time in more than 15 years and are expected to improve the health and nutrition of nearly 32 million kids that partici-pate in school meal programs ev-

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 Agri-culture. The USDA indicates that there are a few main components of the new lunch and breakfast standards:

* Off er students both fruits and vegetables every day of the week.

* Substantially increase off erings of whole grain-rich foods.

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* Limit calories based on the age of the children being served to en-sure 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, syr-upy canned fruit cocktails that are high in sugar count toward the fruit requirement in many schools.

Sodium content is another bone of contention. Research indi-cates that lowering sodium levels can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension. To ad-here to the new lunch pro-gram, 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.

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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 stan-dards is Domino’s Pizza. It has developed its “Smart Slice” school lunch program, which meets the revised standards set by

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Programs that help parents before school typically allow working par-ents to drop off their children before the parents head to work. The students are kept in the school’s gym or cafeteria until the regular school day begins. The same scenario applies to aft er school programs. At dismissal, aft er-care stu-dents will return to the designated lo-cation to work on homework or engage in some activities with other aft er-care participants until their parents arrive to take them home.FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Parents who prefer a diff erent situa-tion than school-based care frequently turn to friends or family members to bridge the gap between school and work. Students who carpool may be dropped off early at the driver’s home

and stay there aft er school until their parents get home.

In addition, many families have wel-comed older relatives back into their homes in light of the struggling econo-my. In such instances, grandparents or aunts and uncles can look aft er the kids once school has ended for the day.AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Some children are enrolled in care cen-ters that watch children before school, bus them to school and then return in the aft ernoon to pick up the children again. This is one of the more costly op-tions 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 arrange-ment 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 par-ticular school district. Personal fi nances also play a role in the type of care fami-lies can aff ord.

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Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids outdoors. Instead of spending summer aft ernoons in front of the tele-vision, kids who play golf are gett ing cardiovascular exercise

along the way. Golf can also strengthen a child’s hand-eye coordination.

Though many people do not begin playing golf until they’ve reached adulthood, it’s never too early to start. Parents of preschoolers can

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. Min-iature 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 putt ing 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 pos-sible, teaching them the basic swing and encouraging them no matt er 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 in-dicate 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.

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The concept of parents working in conjunction with schools is nothing new. A 1987 study by Paul G. Fehrmann and colleagues documented the importance of parental involvement on their child’s grades. Published in the Jour-nal of Education Research, the study found that when parents stayed directly involved in their child’s studies through-out high school, the child’s grades improved.

There are many different reasons for parents to get in-

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classroom is a good way for you to help his or her teacher and get a firsthand account of what your child is doing in class. You may be asked to prepare and pack-age homework assignments or put together materials for craft projects. Some teachers welcome parents who come in to read books to the class or even give spelling tests. Think about chaperoning a field trip or helping with the set-up and clean-up of class parties. If you keep an open dialogue with the teacher through phone calls or e-mail, you may be presented with plenty of opportunities to get involved.ATTEND MEETINGS

Parent-teacher associa-tions or organizations are often instrumental in help-ing a school to run smoothly. They are the people behind fundraisers and special ac-tivities outside of the class-room. The PTA is also privy to information on upcoming events before the rest of the school community.

Attending monthly meet-ings can keep you up to speed on the goings-on at your child’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 oth-er parents. ATTEND SPECIAL EVENTS

Not every parent can serve on the PTA or 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-appre-ciation 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 col-lage 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 network-ing throughout the school. If you have a background in print layout, find out if you can help design and pub-lish the school newsletter or yearbooks.

Anytime a parent volun-teers 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 child’s school sets a positive example for your kids and provides their school with some much-needed assistance.


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Imagine having a daughter—one that did well throughout elementary school and dreamed of becoming a dentist. Imag-ine 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 educa-tional path is over. There will be no high school diploma, attending college or fulfill-ing 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 per-cent of the young girls in Bangladesh.

At the same age American teenagers are enjoying sportsand planning for college, the teenage girls in Bangladesh are unwill-ingly 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 moth-ers in Bangladesh to teach them of the im-portance keeping their daughters in school and not allowing them to marry early.Mothers Unite to edUcate daUghters in Bangladesh

In a Hindu community called Bogra-Horijon, cracked cement walls surround a labyrinth of dilapidated houses and nar-row, dirty alleyways. A group of people called “untouchables” live there.

They are the lowest caste of the Hindu religion. Surrounded by Muslim commu-nities 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 manage-ment jobs. The majority of women could not read.

Today, the mothers in this community are creating social change to save their daugh-ters. 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 fam-ily. They focus on the family and not just themselves. They are focused on their chil-dren 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 informa-tion. 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 more-opportunities.

Danz said breaking down the social iso-lation 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 educat-ed 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 unit-ed to protect their children.

In working with mothers, Danz said, “If we can help empower and bring con-fidence 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 pub-lic schools are happy to have “untouch-able” 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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There are positive role models out there and there are negative ones. We become who we hang around. As parents we want to put our children in the best path for positive growth both mentally and physically.

There’s the challenge. We get up in the morning send our kids off to school then we go to work. We come home and have to cook, clean, do homework, and a hundred other tasks. We don’t always get to spend the quality time we want to with our children. We don’t get to pick their friends at school. We don’t get to choose who they sit down and have lunch with.

We rely on teachers, monitors and bus drivers to help make sure our babies are in good hands and are in a safe, positive environment.

That doesn’t always happen.We need to teach our children to follow those

we want them to emulate and lead others to do the same. I promise at some time growing up your child will be standing around with a group of peers and someone is going to suggest something unwise. Will your child be strong enough to change the plan and create a positive alternative, will they walk away, or will they participate?

Everyone likes to think their child will always make the right decision, but the fact is not all of them do. So what do we do? Surround their life with positive influences, successful people, successful or-ganizations and people you aspire to be like.

Playstation, TV, Radio, School, and the playground do not provide that option. I was lucky to bring my children up in the Martial Arts. The character edu-cation program and leadership training has helped them become successful adults.

I chose martial arts and it worked for me. If you choose to go the same route, look at the character of the instructors and the organization. Is it a club or a professional academy? What curriculum is available for character development? Whatever you decide, do it as a family! Good Luck!

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Seth 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 aft er-school program.

Seth, an athlete, said he en-joys dealing with electronics and making use of the opportu-nities available to him through Teen Squad.

“He’s is an overall great teen,” said Cedric McDonald, the as-sistant 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 fi rst to pull out his homework and get it done. He is also the fi rst to get off the couch to go outside and play.

Being physical is important to Seth, while he originally played baseball, he found himself grav-itating to lacrosse aft er his sister and some neighbors introduced him to it.

“It looked fun,” said Seth. “You have to run fast. In base-ball you’re just waiting for your turn, but lacrosse is a big work-out. 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 fi nds 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 oth-er 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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Seth is new to the military lifestyle but he likes the sense of community and the opportu-nities he’s gained to make new friends.

While at Teen Squad, Seth is also a key member of a group who gathers to diagnose and fi x a broken XBox 360.

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Dennis Mashburn, a child de-velopment program assistant at Teen Squad, spearheaded the eff ort to teach the children about electronics through fi xing the videogame system.

Mashburn said he hopes the experience leads Seth and the other teens to look into a future in computers and electronics.

However, Seth is not set on a path just yet.

“I see everything, and I want to do a lot of it,” said Seth. “I can’t choose just one.”

His family is not worried though. Seth wants to go to col-lege in order to succeed in the future. Family members said he’s shown strong will and in-dependence.

“He’s willing to try new things and is excited about opportuni-ties,” said Gross. “He’s very bright and adventurous. The world will be his playground. Whatever he decides to do he’ll be very successful in.”

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Driver’s education classes in Onslow County begin this September and are held at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, N.C. Students must take the course in the county where they are enrolled for school. To determine the location and specifi c dates of your teen’s driver education program, contact their school administrator. Through North Carolina Statute 20-88.1, each eligible student in the graduated license program is aff orded a one-time opportunity to receive a driver education course free of charge. To make the most of that opportunity, help your teen understand the importance of be-ing a safe driver. To be eligible for an unre-stricted license, a teen residing in N.C. must be 18 years old or hold a valid learner’s per-mit, violation free, for 12 months.

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On a rainy day, visit the library and look up information on Olympic athletes. The library aboard MCB Camp Lejeune and all Onslow County libraries have computers and countless resources on sporting events and previous Olympics. Let your kids talk about their favorite athlete in the Olympic games and look up information. Libraries often have films and recaps on previous Olympic events for families to check out and enjoy at home, and most area libraries can help you uncover any past or current Olympians from your area.

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Talk to your kids about the Olympics. Begin a conversation about friendly competition and let your children give examples of friendly competition in your area. Whether they are talking about school or their favorite team sport, let them tell you what they think about it and ask if they think it should be an Olympic sport. Talking about the Olym-pics also gives your kids a chance to ask questions and learn a litt le about history, and it provides a great opportunity to teach your family something new in a fun and festive atmosphere.

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Those brand new jeans you bought may look fantastic, but when you’re chasing your kids around the park or hosting a family picnic, you’re going to be more than a litt le uncomfortable with sweat dripping down the backs of your legs. Dress weather appropriately. Heat and humidity have power to make a 90 degree day feel like 110. Make sure your clothes will keep you cool and allow you to breathe.SUNSCREEN SUPPORT

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Summer reading programs off er kids, teenagers and adults alike the opportunity to dis-cover new worlds, solve mys-teries and jump back in time all from the comfort of their local libraries.

“Statistics prove kids who con-tinue reading during the sum-mer retain more (information) when they return to school,” said Jana Guitar, the summer reading program supervisory technician at Harriott e B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

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Besides gett ing lost in the world of literature, summer reading programs are designed with weekly or bi-weekly ac-tivities specifi cally tailored to a theme and age groups.

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MCB Camp Lejeune libraries are cooking up fun and teach-ing healthy eating with their theme, “Reading is So Deli-cious.” With more than 500 participants, young readers have already created a “Very Healthy Caterpillar” no-bake pizza and will also learn to

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In the midst of stocking up for school supplies, packing lunches and deciding on an outfi t for the fi rst 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-fl eeting moments of freedom of summer vacation can put a damper on their mood and get their school year started off on the wrong foot.

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August 5The Wizard of Oz3pm-6pm at Brunswick Little Theater - Brunswick Community College$17 adults, $12 students, $6 children-12-

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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.

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August 14Turtle Tuesday9am-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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August 19Cape Fear Skies: Sky Mapping1:30pm-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 admission3-2-1-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.

August 25Toys 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

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September 8Brunswick 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 fl are, nonprofi t organizations, and food sampling. In its 9th annual celebration, it “Brings the World” to Brunswick County.

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September 15Family Fun Fest and BBQ 4pm-7:30pm at Church of the Servant, Episcopal. Join us September 15 from 4pm until 7:30pm for a Family FUN Fest with free carnival games and a Pork BBQ and Fried Chicken dinner, catered by Middle of the Island. The dinner will also include vegetarian options. Dinners are $10 for adults and $6 for children. The kid-friendly event will be held at 4925 Oriole Dr, Wilmington, NC.

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If lack of personal knowl-edge about the homework or simple frustration over your child’s inability to grasp the lessons is making homework time unbearable, and end-ing in a shouting match, consider the use of a tutor. Students a few years older than your child might be able to help with homework because it is more fresh in their minds. Plus, your child may feel less pressure when learning from a peer or older sibling.

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910.938.7837stepaheadgymnastics.com

Wright’s ExtremeMartial Arts

210 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville910.989.0006

dentists & OrthOdOntists

Browning Orthodontics306-1 Dolphin Dr, Jacksonville

910.346.1385greatbites.net

Coastal Carolina Orthodontics

smilemakersnc.com

Teresa G. Conley, DDS, PA1306 west corbett Ave,

Swansboro910.326.2030

conleydentistry.com

Futrell & ReeseFamily Dentistry

32 Office Park Dr, Jacksonville910.353.8200

futrellandreesefamilydentistry.com

Sanborn OrthodonticsEast coast Square S,


sanbornorthodontics.com

Todd H. Rankin DDS, PAnew Bern

252.636.1900thranikinortho.com

dining OutCarousel Sweets

851 Dennis Rd, Jacksonville910.353.4663

carouselsweets.com

El Tequila1305 n. Marine Blvd,


Mai Tai109 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville

910.346.5382maitaijacksonville.com

Moka Joes2222A Gum Branch Rd


Pizza Hutpizzahut.com

eduCAtiOnAbundant Life

Christian Academy1518 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville

910.436.2356

Cheveux School of Hair Design4781-1 Gum Branch Road


Mt. Olive Collegemoc.edu

FAmily FunBounce Around Inflatables

910-545-4322bouncearoundjacksonville.com

Captain Bly’s4605 Hwy 70 E., new Bern

captainblys.com

Discovery Diving414 orange St, Beaufort

252.728.2265discoverydiving.com

East Carolina Fun2964 Hwy 24, newport

252.727.9096eastcarolinafun.com

Great Wolf Lodge10175 weddington Rd, concord

704.549.8206greatwolf.com

Hexagon Wake Park3025 Allens crossroads Rd,

Benson919.894.6090

hexagonwakepark.com

Jump In Jax149 Willis Parkway, Jacksonville

910.219.0577Jump-In-Jax.com

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores1 Roosevelt Blvd,Pine Knoll Shores

252.247.4003ncaquariums.com

Once Upon a Theme715 Gum Branch center,


myonceuponatheme.com

Onslow County Museum301 S wilmington St, Richlands

910.324.5008onslowcountync.gov/museum

Sweet & SassyMayfaire Town center, wilmington

910.256.2882sweetandsassy.com

Tarkil Branch Farm’sHomestead Museum

1198 Fountaintown Rd, Beulaville910.290.0014 | 910.298.3804

tarkilfarmsmuseum.com

Water Sports Rentals1960 Salter Path Rd

indian Beach252.247.7303

h20sportsrentals.com

heAlth serviCesAngelic Fetal Imaging

507 New Bridge St, Jacksonville910.353.2229

angelicfetalimaging.com

Jacksonville 4-DFetal Photo

200 Valencia Dr, Jacksonville910.346.3343

jacksonville4-dfetalphoto.com

Keefer Chiropractic521 Yopp Road Suite 107,


keeferchiropractic.com

Onslow Memorial Hospital317 Western Blvd, Jacksonville

910.577.2345onslow.org

Oriental Massage710 Dewitt Street, Jacksonville

910.581.8575

OrthoWilmington910.346.5771

orthowilmington.com

PhOtOgrAPhersMelinda Pepper

Photographymelindapepperphotography.com

sAlOnsInspire Hair Salon

93A Western Blvd, Jacksonville910.346.2887

inspirehairsalon.com

shOPPingAll About Quilting

3736 Henderson DriveJacksonville

910.577.9000

CD Watson1802 Hwy 172, Sneads Ferry

910.327.0011

Cheryl’s Boutique, LLC209 Henderson Drive


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Isabella Grape1121 military cutoff road

wilmingtonisabellagrape.com

910.256.0025

Jacksonville Mall375 Jacksonville mall,

910.353.2477shopjacksonvillemall.com

Kid’s Exchange of Wilmingtonkidsexchange.net

Lovely’s Boutique122 Front st,swansboro

910.859.6949lovelys-boutique.com

Natural HealthFoods Center

1249 Hargett st, Jacksonville910.347.4721

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New Bridge Organic Market 708 new Bridge st.


Next Best Thing461 western Blvd 112,


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252.514.6857

Riverside Barn Antiques910.285.5574

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wilmington910.799.0101

teachersaidnc.com

This Cup’s For You4459 arendell st, st 2,

morehead city252.726.cUps (2877)

The Tickle MePink Boutique

4225 western Blvd, ste 300,Jacksonville

910.353.pinK

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National Automotivenationaldodge.com

Stevenson Auto Groupstevensonauto.com

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Choice Realty910.265-0771

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oThErAtlantic Bay Mortgage

825 Gum Branchroad #124, Jacksonville

910.346.4315atlanticbay.com

Childcare Networkeastern north carolinachildacarenetwork.net

Cleaning Fanatics910.619.8102

Coastal Mini Storage2075 Hwy 172,sneads Ferry910.327.2433

coastalministoragesneadsferry.net

Food 4 Hungryfh.org

Kidz Bizz316 Dolphin Drive, Jacksonville

910.346.5551kidzbizzkidz.com

M & A Pro Cleaning, Inc910.356.5383

Ocean Isle Inn37 west 1st st,

ocean isle Beach910.579.0750

oceanisleinn.com

ONWASAonwasa.com

Pioneer Military Loans105-1/2 western Blvd,


pioneermilitaryloans.com

Roger H. Brown, Allstate638 w. corbett ave, swansboro

910.356.5383


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