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FamilyFamilySouthwest Washington
NOVEMBER 2012NOVEMBER 2012 FREE
Pilgrim Play Time • Silly Pumpkin Pies
Live Locally, Give Locally
Bonding With Baby
Women’s Services360-956-3587
360-754-5858 • CapitalMedical.com • 3900 Capital Mall Drive SW • Olympia, WA
“I’ve got a big life ahead of me and lots of things to learn. But there’s
one thing I already know for sure. I’m glad I got my start at a special
place. I’m glad my mother chose Capital Medical Center.”
“ This is where I got my start.”
W o m e n ’ s s e r v i c e s a t c a p i t a l m e d i c a l c e n t e r
Face Painting - free hot dogs, chips & soda Free cartoons & popcorn in the cinema—
Free contests & activities & prizes - Coupon books & candy
Safety seminars by local law enforcement Too much fun stuff to list!
Area events ...........................Pg. 3Did you know? ......................Pg. 4Pilgrim paper dolls ................Pg. 5Give where you live ..............Pg. 6A champion of charity ..........Pg. 7Fall fun ..................................Pg. 9November birthdays .............Pg. 10A behavioral book ................Pg. 13Real Party double feature .....Pg. 14
FamilyFamilySouthwest Washington
NOVEMBER 2012NOVEMBER 2012 FREE
Pilgrim Play Time • Silly Pumpkin Pies
Live Locally, Give Locally
Bonding With Baby
On the cover:
Contents
Quyn 6, Zaya 3, Xtyn 1 and proud parents Monique & Scott Norberg of Toledo. Photo by Alison Clinton, owner of
Horizon Photo & Design. Please see ad on page 20.
Advertising Sales:Brian Watson, Sales ManagerChrystal ZelaznyShelleen Lundeen
Graphic Designers: Kelli Erb, Lead Graphic Designer Devon Bergeron Cindy Gundo
SWW Family StaffCreative Director, Editor:Chantel [email protected](360) 807-8213
Southwest Washington Family is a publication of Lafromboise Communications Inc. Southwest Washington Family 321 N. Pearl StreetCentralia, WA 98531
Give and receive ...................Pg. 16Dip it! ....................................Pg. 17Martial arts master ...............Pg. 18Pretty silly pumpkin pie ........Pg. 20Massage for baby .................Pg. 21Community giving ................Pg. 25Coloring contest ...................Pg. 26SWW Family scrapbook .......Pg. 28It's a mystery! .......................Pg. 29
1st Place Winners: Alek M., 4, Colton W., 7
and Brooke M., 12.
Congratulations to our coloring
winners from the September issue.
November 2012 • Southwest Washington Family • 3
November EventsNovember Events:
November 3rdHoliday Bazaar
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., St. Joseph School Hall, ChehalisHandmade gift items, baked goods, gift baskets and crafts for sale. We welcome you to see the items our community
has made.
November 9thYoung Life Christmas Bazaar
4 - 8 p.m., Lewis & Clark Hotel, CentraliaArts, crafts and many other handmade items. Come
support our youth. For questions, please call 360-608-5933.
Holiday Bazaar9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Lake Lawrence Lodge, YelmAmerican made crafts with over 50 vendors on display
through Saturday. Complimentary handmade gift for the first 300 guests each day. Hourly door prize drawings.
November 16thHarvest Carnival
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Edison Elementary, CentraliaChildren (accompanied by an adult) may enjoy carnival games, pizza, popcorn and a cake walk. Tickets may be purchased by the Edison Elementary PTO at the door,
4 tickets for $1.
November 21stFestival of Trees Family Night
4 - 8 p.m., Great Wolf Lodge, Grand MoundJoin the Providence Health Care Foundation’s 24th annual event. Free entry for children 12 and under. A night filled with fun activity for the kids and trees for the entire family
to enjoy. For question, please call 807-7940.
November 23rdTree Lighting Ceremony
6 p.m., George Washington Park, CentraliaHoliday carols, snacks, and the premier of the tree lighting
for the 2012 holiday season. For questions, please call 330-7674.
November 24thKids Day
1 - 5 p.m., Yard Birds Mall, ChehalisThis free event will include safety seminars, face painting,
contests, activities and prizes, free hot dogs, chips, popcorn and soda. Don’t miss your chance to see your favorite characters including Twinkie the Kid, Santa and
more! For questions, please call 740-6900.
November 30thPe Ell Hometown Holiday Bazaar
9 a.m., Pe Ell VFW Hall Community CenterVisit with Santa and browse the crafts and goodies from
local vendors and artisans. For questions, please call 360-291-3291.
Please send us your
December events!
Want a ride to the North Pole?Polar Express Rides are here again!
Please see ad on page 25.
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Brains & Hearts!
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
Starfish have no brains.
A silkworm has 11 brains, but uses fewer than half of
them (five).
A rhinoceros’ brain is
smaller than its nose.
A shrimp’s heart is in its head.
Worms can have up to 10 hearts.DID YOU
KNOW?
Octopihave three
hearts.
The heart of a giraffe is two feet long and
can weigh as much as 24pounds.
A blue whale’s heart only beats nine times per minute
and is the size of a car.
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Pilgrim Play!Happy
ThanksgivingWe hope your kiddos
will be thankful for these seasonal costumes!
If you haven't gotten the rest of our paper doll
collection yet, simply go to swwfamily.com and
print out the entire Family.
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Specialty Clinic521 Adams Ave. • Morton • 360-496-3641
Personal, patient-centered care for women by a woman
Sylvia Swanson, ARNP/CNMNurse Practitioner and Midwife
Sylvia Swanson with new mom Ashley and baby Brooklyn
Give in Lewis County!Live in Lewis County!
Want an easy way to help out your neighbors in need?
Pick up an extra item next time you are at the grocery store.
Have time to offer?Call the food bank nearest you and see
how you can help. Families are often needed to stock shelves and bag food.
We need diapers.Please deliver to
713 N. Tower Avenue, Centralia.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
We need holiday foods.
(Non-perishable foods like
stuffing.)
Please call 736-4339 to arrange a delivery time.
We need toilet paper.Please deliver to
125 N. Chehalis Avenue, Chehalis.
9 a.m - 5 p.m., Monday - Thursday or
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday. SWWF
We need toothbrushes and tooth paste. (Small tubes.)
Please deliver to 203 W. Reynolds Ave., Centralia (New Life Home Supply Store).
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Friday.
November 2012 • Southwest Washington Family • 7
by Nancy Keaton of Chehalis
Sitting in the coffee shop talking to Rochester High School senior, Madison Smith, you would never guess this confident, articulate young woman had ever been shy. But for Maddie, as she is known
to her friends and family, the simple act of volunteering has been life-changing. Maddie began volunteering in middle school when she walked dogs at the Lewis County Animal Shelter. She laughs as she recalls wanting to take them all home, but her mom helped her understand she was providing for their needs in a different way, by getting them outside and exercising.
Maddie has also participated in Target Zero, a campaign to educate teens against the dangers of texting and driving. Last year Maddie began volunteering in Voices of Youth, a Thurston County United Way project to address health issues of teens. But the experience that has had the biggest impact on her life began during her sophomore year when she joined the Honor Society. She needed to choose a volunteer experience and started her work with the South Thurston United Friends (S.T.U.F) Food Bank in Rochester.
During this time her leadership teacher, Sarah Thomas, noticed Maddie seemed rather shy but also had a natural ability to lead. She slowly began giving her more leadership opportunities. Maddie credits her teacher for helping build her skills which she has put to good use at the food bank, gaining confidence and making new friends. Maddie says volunteering has brought her out of her own little bubble, introducing her to many people she would never have known.
Then Twylla Stewart, S.T.U.F. Food Bank coordinator, encouraged Maddie to run for Swede Day Queen of 2012. Maddie faced a major
Why is volunteering so important for teenagers?
Maddie says:
It makes you appreciate all that you have when you see how hard others may have it.
Volunteering helps to improve your social skills, makes it easier to talk with other people and helps make a person less shy.
Her favorite reason? It gives you the opportunity to get out
into your community and meet people you wouldn’t otherwise meet.
A Champion of Charity
Local Teen Makes a Difference
Maddie’s advice to other teens:
“If you can, get involved!”
Are you a teenager looking for a volunteer
opportunity? Maddie suggests looking around
your community for groups that need help. They are
always happy to have volunteers and are particularly
welcoming to young people. Need help getting
started? The South Thurston United Friends food
bank prepares food baskets at Thanksgiving and
Christmas and would love to have help. Contact
coordinator, Twylla Stewart, at 360-273-5281.
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personal challenge in this contest — she had to give a speech. She was terrified, but wrote it all down and read it with conviction. Her determination paid off and she won! With her new title comes a scholarship along with many opportunities for representing the Rochester area at local events and meeting more remarkable people.
Maddie’s passion and commitment to the food bank led her to choose it for her senior project. She decided to put on a spaghetti feed to raise money, with every penny of the proceeds going directly to the food bank. She tackled the tough job of organizing the whole project which included recruiting volunteers and soliciting donations. She’s appreciative to the other food bank volunteers who also helped her with the project with their own time and
donations. When the day arrived, in addition to the tasty meal, there was also a silent auction, raffle items, and live music. The event was held on a Saturday in August, and raised over $1300! As if that wasn’t enough for one day, Maddie also held a dance that evening, raising another $50 that went to the food bank as well.
Maddie plans to go to either Centralia College or South Puget Sound Community College. From there she will decide which four-year university to attend. She likes to be outside so she is contemplating becoming either a marine biologist or zoologist. She expects to be pretty busy during college, and isn’t planning on overloading herself, but would like to continue volunteering at the food bank. At some point after college she would also like return to the animal shelter. Maddie plans to volunteer throughout her life. She would like to encourage other teens to help others and change their own lives along the way. When talking with this very likeable, soft-spoken teenager, you can see Maddie’s passion for her work and you understand what her leadership teacher saw in her.
Kimberley Gardner, Maddie’s co-worker at S.T.U.F. sums it up quite well. “Madison is a lovely, humble, down-to-earth young lady and just working with her the few times that I did, I can tell she has a bright future.”
Nancy Keaton is a freelance writer living in Chehalis with her family. Her “day” job is Parent Support Services Program Manager at Centralia College.
“Madison is a lovely, humble, down-to-earth young lady and just
working with her the few times that I did, I can tell she has a bright future.”
~ Co-worker Kimberley Gardner
Madison riased over $1300 for the food bank!
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The weather is changing, time to keep an umbrella handy. Can you find the umbrella on this page that
has no duplicates?
Part 1: Check out a field guide on a
topic of interest—flowers,
birds, insects, reptiles and plan a
hike for the weekend. Take a sketchbook too.
Today is the biggest shopping day of the
year. Look in the Thursdaypaper for
bargains and compare prices at different stores.
Today’s the best day for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Gather your soft toys, line them up and pretend to
have a picnic.National Teddy Bear
Day
On this day in 1922, KingTutankhamun’s
tomb was opened and his treasures
discovered. Find out about this boy king. Look at our daytrip
feature online (Oct. 2012)
Have a family story night. Turn off the TV and ask your
mom or dad to tell you a story about their childhood.National Day of
Listening
Take a poll in your classroom to find out the favorite
sandwich.
Play a game of dominoes with a friend or relative.
Domino Day
Take a hike today and see how
many signs of fall you can find. Look for fallen
leaves, birds flying south, etc.
At 11:11 a.m. pause for a moment of silence to
honor those service men and women who risked and some who lost their lives in the
service of their country.Veterans Day
Ask a grandparent about local
events, season’s concerts, plays
and holiday celebrations.
Get a couple of sticks and drum on anything you can –
listen to the different sounds you
can make.Drum Month
What new family movies are in cinemas for
Thanksgiving weekend?
Have a family night and read a classic
story out loud.National Young
Reader’s Day
Make room for new toys by going through
your used toys and donating some to a
playgroup, children’s club or shelter.
Research and discuss what life is like in different places around the
world.Universal
Children’s Day
Work on yourBook of Thanks.
Include an entry for each member of
your family.
Make a decoration for your
Thanksgiving table.
Watch the parade on TV, feast on turkey and give your Book of Thanks to your
family to show how much you
appreciate them.
Make sure youeat five servings of fruits or vegetables each day throughout
the month.
Have each member of your family tell you their
favorite book and the reasons why
they like it so much.
The x-ray was discovered on this
day in 1895. Write a paragraph on the importance
of x-rays.X-Ray Day
Here’s an activity designed to make
space for the Thanksgiving
turkey. Clean out your refrigerator
today.
Good NutritionMonth
Make sure you have turned your clocks back as
What is thedifference between
fact and fiction? Recommend a book
you have read recently to a friend and ask your friend for their
recommendation.National Children’s
Book Week
Discuss democracy. What
is a democracy and why is it important for people to vote?
Election Day
Start on a project to make a Book of
Thanks to include all the people and things you are thankful for.
Ask a nearby veterans hospital if you can send a card to a veteran
to thank them for defending your country.
Check on which items you are
allowed to recycle and participate in
the program in your community.
America Recycles Day
On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln
gave the Gettysburg Address.
Part 2: Get a mapof the trail you plan to follow – make your route on the map.
Take a hike. Observe the part of nature that most interests you and sketch or photograph
the landscape.
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Help Your Loved Ones Bathe Comfortably & Independently.
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• The look and feel of real tile without the maintenance
Easily accessible walk-in tubs & showers can make a big splash with family & friends!
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Leah C. turned 5 on October 15!
Desaree’ B. turned 11 on October 8!
Dawson S. turned 9 on October 10!
Tyrus V. turns 4 on November 6!
haylee l. turns 7 on November 25!
Nick H. turns 5 on November 13!
Brandon S. turns 13 on November 20!
Julian P. turns 3 on November 11!
Max B. turns 1 on November 20!
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swwfamily.com! December deadline is Nov. 12, 2012.
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Brycen M. turns 4 on November 19!
Jaiden H. turns 2 on November 15!
Caleb A. turns 8 on November 18!
Beau M. turned 10 on October 2!
Julia J. turns 1 on November 30!
Tanner D. turns 3 on November 7!
Jovanah N. turns 11 on November 14!
Matthew W. turns 4 on November 18!
Veda H. turns 9on November 7!
Tyler Q. turns 6on November 5!
Maggie S. turned 5 on Oct. 14!
Belated Belated
Keo P. turns 12 on November 2!
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Trans Alta
Chehalis Professional Bldg
McDonalds
Cedar Village IGA
Cascade West Vet Hospital
Centralia Factory Outlet Center
L.C. School Retirees
Association
Friends of the Chehalis Library
Edward Jones
Cascade Mental Health
Centralia General Agencies, Inc.
Trisha T. Goldsby DDS, PS
Lewis County Eye & Vision
J. Robert Wohlers, DDS, FAGD
We appreciate your sponsorship of our NIE program!
Gives thanks to our business supporters.
Southwest Washington Family magazine
Brenna W. turns 8 on November 1!
Landon A. turned 4 on October 18!
Krystin H. turns 2on November 5!
Brandy B turns 10on November 14!
Please Welcome Our New Birthday SponsorBelated
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Many times when my son misbehaved he would
blame the 'animal' in him for his naughty actions. I
never knew where he came up with this, but didn't
allow the behavior since he was only passing on the
blame. This book would have been the perfect outlet
since it teaches taking responsibility for the animal's,
or in author Edward Riley's case the monster's,
behavior. This will be a great book to share with
parents during the terrible twos and beyond.
~ Mother of a former misbehaving monster,
Chehalis
‘My Monster and Me’
will be available in a
bookstore near you later
this month, $12.95
This local author
writes a monster
success!
My Monster and Meby Edward M. Riley of Napavineillustrations by local ARTrails artist Jennifer Cullings
“The book is about acting out and ‘taming the monster within’, it’s a picture book for younger kids. The monster, gets smaller as the book goes on and is tamed.”~Author Edward Riley
Illustrator Jennifer Cullings researched colors and their effects — when it comes to what the boy is wearing and in the back-grounds, more reds and oranges in the beginning, more blues and greens towards the end.
Launch
Party!Please join the community in
celebrating the book's release.
December 15th
Fox Theatre, Centralia
Details and updates at
http://www.facebook.com/
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Hospital
Salvation Army
Animal
Shelter
Senior
Center
Schools
Library
United Way
Charities benefit significantly from the generosity of do-nors and volunteers. But the person providing the philanthro-py also takes away something from the experience, and there actually may be measurable emotional advantages to being charitable.
Helping others not only makes a person feel good, but it may also increase physical and emotional well-being. Several studies have indicated that being generous has profound ef-fects on how a person thinks and feels. One such study from researchers at Cornell University uncovered that volunteering increases one's energy, sense of mastery over life and self-esteem. It also promotes feelings of positivity, which may strengthen and enhance the immune system.
In 2008, Dr. Ellen Langer, a professor of psychology at Harvard University, advocated for giving gifts and being gen-erous — even in tough financial times.
"When you give a gift it makes you feel generous, it makes
you feel in control, it's good for your self-esteem, and it's good for the relationship," says Langer.
According to psychologist Robert Ornstein and physician David Sobel, authors of "Healthy Pleasures," they talk about a "helper's high." This is a sense of euphoria that volunteers experience when helping others. It can be described as a sense of vitality and a warm glow. It has been compared to a run-ner's high and may be attributed to a release of endorphins.
Here are a few more health benefits that may result from being altruistic:
* An activation of emotions that are key to good health* Lower stress levels* Longer periods of calm after the generous act* Improved mood* A potentially longer life span
There are many ways to give back and experience these physical and psychological benefits, including:* Sharing experiences at a school* Volunteering at a hospital* Volunteering at a local park* Donating unused items, like clothes
or cars* Reading to children at a library* Helping to care for animals at
shelters* Donating supplies to a new teacher* Becoming a companion to a senior
citizen
Increased Self-esteem
Improved Mood
Less Stress
Psychological Benefits Of
Giving
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Food
Bank
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PEANUT BUTTER DIP1/2 cup vanilla or honey Greek yogurt1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tbs. brown sugar
1. Mix together in a medium bowl. 2. Serve with celery, graham cracker cookies or apple slices.
SMOKED SALMON DIP8 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon fresh dill1 tablespoon mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon horseradish sauce
1/2 teaspoon saltpepper to taste4 ounces smoked salmon
1. Mix all ingredients at once with a large spoon or hand-mixer in a medium bowl. 2. Serve with bagel chips or sliced veggies.
5 Crowd-Pleasing Holiday DipsGet inspired with these sweet and savory dips that will have guests dipping
(and raving!) all night long
HONEY GOAT CHEESE DIP4 ounces goat cheese3 tablespoons honey
1. Stir together in a medium bowl. 2. Serve with fresh berries, apple slices or warm cookies.
Do you have a favorite dip? Share
it with us on our Facebook page!
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CREAM CHEESE PESTO DIP 8 ounces cream cheese1 diced tomato1 cup pesto1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Place cream cheese in a baking dish. 3. Spread pesto over cheese block. 4. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and tomatoes. 5. Bake 5 to 10 minutes. 6. Serve with quartered pitas or breadsticks.
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP2 chicken breasts, boiled and shredded (or 1 can of shredded chicken)16 ounces cream cheese1 cup ranch dressing2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a saucepan, combine cream cheese and ranch over low heat. 3. Pour mixture over chicken in a baking dish. 4. Sprinkle cheese on top. 5. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, let stand 10 minutes before serving. 6. Serve with veggie or crackers.
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“my name is dakota romines and i am writing about the teacher or coach nomination. my instructors name is master nancy hull, she is my tae kwon do instructor at chehalis parks and recreation. master hull teaches many classes every week on how to demonstrate self control and how to protect our selves in case of a emergecy. i have been in master hulls class since october of last year. she is a very caring sweet lady and has a lot of self control with all of us kids, she lets us have fun but when its time to get down to business we know by how she looks at us and then smiles. we get to have tournaments and get awards for our hard work
and we learn that we cant always win but were always a winner. master hull is always smiling and teaching us that we have to do good in school and be good to people. if we are disrespecful in class we have to do push ups so we all get a long very good because we are family in that school.” ~ thankyou dakota r.
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Coach FeatureMaster Nancy Hull,5th Degree Black Belt
Master Hull and Dakota R.
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Tae Kwon DoA Korean martial art resembling
karate. It is characterized by the use of high standing and
jump kicks as well as punches and is practiced for sport, self-defense, and spiritual development. In sparring,
blows are stopped just short of contact. Based on earlier forms
of Korean self-defense, tae kwon do was formalized and named in 1955. It became an
Olympic sport in the year 2000.
November 2012 • Southwest Washington Family • 19
Send in nominations for your favorite teacher or coach.Mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531 or email to [email protected]. If you email us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your message. Please give us a call at 807-8213.
Name of teacher nominated and school or coach, team & sport:_________________________________________________________________
Name of child nominating: _______________________________________
Name of parent & phone #: _______________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________Please include a few sentences on why you think your teacher/coach should be featured._________________________________________________________________
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If you have a picture of your teacher/coach, please send it in too! We may contact you to learn more.
Do you have a teacher or coach to nominate? Email us or send in your nomination!
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• Comprehensive Pediatric Care• Adolescent Gynecology• Same Day Appointments — Because Children Can’t Wait!
Conrad LeProwse, M.D., F.A.A.P Chris Nelson, M.D., F.A.A.P Lisa McCarthy, N.T.P., P.A.C.
Chehalis Children’s Clinic370 S. Market Blvd • Chehalis, WA 98532 • 748-6693
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Your kids can't gobble up these desserts, but they will fill up with giggles when they see that they are not edible pies! Materials needed:7" pie tinsFaux pumpkin pie cutouts (print from swwfamily.com)Goodies (to fill the tin)
Fill each pie tin with holiday goodies or activities. Print and cut your pie. Place the faux pie cutout on top of the treats and crimp down the tin edge. Set your pies by each child's place setting.
Recommended fillings:
Thanksgiving coloring or activity pages
Crayons
Pumpkin stickers
Fall leaves (to trace or color rub)
Craft feathers
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Thanksgiving Table Fun!
PiesSilly Pumpkin
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by Lin Grey, RN, of Centralia
Infant massage, to paraphrase Diana Moore of Loving Touch International, is "the womb's embrace outside of the womb." Many diverse cultures and people groups worldwide have historically used infant massage to interact with their babies. In the U.S., the art and practice of infant massage began attracting attention in the 1980s when Tiffany Field (director of the Touch Research Institutes at the University of Miami School of Medicine) initiated massage studies on premature babies in neonatal intensive care units. Her pioneering research suggested and confirmed the many physical and emotional benefits for these tiny infants. Since then, the popularity of infant massage has steadily increased in the U.S. as families become more aware of the advantages of this nurturing physical contact which lays the foundation for enhancing deep emotional connections early in life. When parents/caregivers interact with their babies during massage, the attachment between them is strengthened, and this primary bonding in infancy is of life long inestimable value. The ultimate message conveyed to baby through bonding is that he/she is loved. In The Vital Touch, author Sharon Heller, Ph.D., confirms the value of touch as, "the most essential medium through which we can communicate and bond with our babies."
Physically, infant massage is a systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the baby's body. The techniques are based on Swedish massage methods which include rubbing, kneading, pressing, rolling, and gliding. The physical health benefits are significant. Tummy massage improves gastric motility by helping to move trapped gas and stool out of the bowels, which can also decrease colic and constipation. Massage can help open up the tightness of a newborn's skeletal system. The circulatory system is stimulated by gentle, even pressure/strokes, and the result is improved cellular nutrition through dilation of the capillaries. Relaxing the muscles releases accumulated stress which can improve baby's sleep. Essentially baby is being taught what it feels like to be in a relaxed state and that is a tremendous gift in this busy and often stressful culture. It is also a time for the parent/caregiver to relax with baby, improve their own sense of well being, and increase their confidence in parenting skills.
Neurologically, during massage, baby's skin receptors send signals to the brain. This forms new connections between cells and creates new pathways which actually help grow the brain. Stretching exercises and "baby yoga" encourage the crossing of the natural midline of the body. (Crossing the midline is moving one's hand, arm, foot, etc. from its natural place on one side of the body to the opposite side of the body.) Crossing the midline activities help build the corpus
Baby Bonding &
Infant Massage
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callosum, is the fibrous band connecting the right and left hemispheres of the brain. The hemispheres are designed to work together and process information back and forth across the corpus callosum. The better the integration between the left and right hemispheres through the pathways developed in the corpus callosum, the better the brain functions as a whole. The emotional benefits are equally important. Baby and caregiver have an opportunity to spend time strengthening their bond of attachment, which is greatly beneficial to both. Infant massage is a communion between the two — not something parents do to their babies but with their babies. There is a face to face visual exchange that transpires, and as
Jill Stamm, Ph.D., states in Bright From the Start, "your face is actually his first and most important interactive toy" as he/she responds to your changing expressions.
Verbal and audio stimulation spontaneously occur between parent and child during massage. It is interesting to note that parents naturally speak the universal language of “parentese” during massage. “Parentese” involves a higher pitch of speech and deliberate distinct enunciation with elongated vowel sounds that a baby's brain can hear and process (NOT to be confused with baby talk). Talking in this way catches baby's attention and helps the little one to learn, understand, and speak language. Fingers-and-toes nursery rhymes are
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especially favorable to the use of “parentese” during massage. Parent/child bonding cannot be overemphasized. In the busy culture in which we live, it is vital to form these primary familial bonds in infancy. When a parent works outside the home, infant massage can offer a vehicle for parent and baby to reestablish connections after spending the day apart. It is preventative, nurturing care that can be used any day at any time, and the tools are your hands and your loving heart for your chid. Utilized by parents, grandparents, family members, or caregivers, the instruction is straight forward and easy to learn. Implementing massage in infancy provides an ongoing means of communication/touch as the child grows. It facilitates the opportunity to enhance bonding communication early in life, thus helping to build the framework for future relationships. Benefits spread to other young family members when these siblings at home observe the baby being massaged, and request equal time!
If you have ever experienced a massage yourself, you are aware of the benefits of decreased cortisol levels and increased endorphin levels — even if the terms are unfamiliar. (Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands as a result of stress and causes an increase in blood pressure, blood sugar, and weakens/suppresses the immune system. Endorphins are neurotransmitters produced by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus and they produce feelings of well being and euphoria.)
Playing recordings of lullabies written in 3/4 rhythm can create a calm environment because they imitate the heartbeat and the tempo of the human pulse at rest (an example is the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Music for Dreaming Collection).
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