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8 Homework Help: Top Ten Home-
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E-Cigarettes - Infographic
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13 Editor's Back-to-School Picks: Marge Eberts, Peggy Gisler, Kimberly McCallen,
Function & Fashion
14 Quick Bits: Techno-Kids - The Age Sharon Nolfi, Rachael Moshman
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 Family Matters Seven Steps to
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by Sharon Nolfi, M.A.

The first weeks of school are a time of change and stress Even a few hours will give you new insights into your child’s
for families. Children are faced with unfamiliar work experience. The best school outcomes result from partnerships
and the expectations of a new teacher. Friends may find between home, student and school.

themselves in separate classrooms as new children are introduced 4. Establish a Routine for Homework. Establish a time and

to the classroom mix. Some children will attend a new school en- place for your child to do homework, well in advance of bed-

tirely, often one in which they are the youngest students. Parents time. Follow up if she needs reminders or assistance. Schedule

suffer these changes alongside their children, and everyone must homework for a time when neither of you is distracted by other

adjust to the routine imposed by the school’s schedule. things.

The keys to a successful school year are planning 5. Set Up a System to Process School Forms. Put out a box

and organization during the early weeks. Your actions now can or basket into which your children can place school forms

ease the back-to-school transition and lay the groundwork for a requiring your attention as soon as they arrive home. Attend

successful academic year. Follow these steps to start the school to these forms promptly, and return the ones that require your

year as smoothly as possible. The time you invest now will pay signature.

benefits all year long. 6. Use a Morning Routine that Starts the Night Before.

West Virginia Family Magazine  1-304-472-4528 1. Attend “Back-to-School Night.” If your school offers an Preparation is especially important the first few weeks of

evening for parents to visit classrooms early in the year, be school, when getting out of the house on time is most often a

sure to attend it. Usually held during the first weeks of school, challenge. Make lunches or provide lunch money before bed.

these events allow parents to visit classrooms, meet teachers, Have children put books, homework and required forms in

and learn about the educational activities planned for the year. backpacks. Set out clothes for the morning. Make sure every-

2. Request a Parent-Teacher Conference. This is your one gets enough sleep, and plan a simple breakfast.

chance to meet one-on-one with the teacher and learn more 7. Be Flexible and Understanding. Accept that this is a time

about her expectations for your child. Use this opportunity of adjustment and that some snags are inevitable. A sense of

to share information about your child. Perhaps he pays better humor and lots of hugs will help you and your children adjust

attention when seated in the front row or needs encouragement more quickly.

to speak in front of the class. The sooner the teacher knows Your family can enjoy a smooth transition to the new school year.

these things, the sooner she can make necessary adjustments to Start now by following the seven steps above. You will soon be

help your child. on your way to a better year for you and your children.

3. Plan To Be a Partner in Education. Make sure your child Sharon Nolfi is a licensed school psychologist and parent of grown
and his teacher know you want to be involved in the educa- children. Her writings have appeared in publications worldwide,
tional process. Volunteer and/or visit at school if possible. including many regional parenting magazines.

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parents take an active interest in their about assignments, quizzes, and tests. Give
The “smoke” you see coming out homework — it shows kids that what they encouragement, check completed home-
of an e-cigarette isn’t smoke—it’s do is important. work, and make yourself available for ques-
tions and concerns.
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mean spending hours hunched over a desk. see you diligently balancing your budget or
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parent-teacher conferences, to meet your ing the board and may need glasses; oth-
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2011 2012 cils, glue, scissors - within reach. Getting Homework Done:
3. Schedule a regular study time. Some
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Dear Teacher Ready for the Start of the
Expert Advice to Help All New School Year?
Children Succeed in School
Parents: Everyone always talks about getting kids
By Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts ready to go back to school. Now is the time to think
about areas that presented continuous problems last
Too Much Computer Time for Preschooler year. Consider your answers to these questions:

Question: My 3-1/2-year-old son is exceptionally bright. He loves 1. Was homework a constant battle in your home?
everything electronic. He can use the computer by himself and turn 2. Was every morning a picture of total pandemo
on the television. I'm excited that he's so bright but worry about
how much time he spends playing on the computer. Is an hour nium in getting the children off to school?
every day too much time? He also watches television for at least 3. Did extracurricular activities cause academic or
another hour. – Electronically Inclined
Answer: Using a computer at such an early age has its good and family problems?
bad points. Your son will definitely learn computer skills faster and 4. Were before- or after-school arrangements satis-
may improve his small motor skills. He also will have access to
loads of educational material. On the other hand, if your child is factory?
using the computer primarily for activities with little educational 5. Was money for lunch, supplies, and school trips
benefit, it is a waste of his time.
Preschoolers need real-life experiences in manipulating objects and handled satisfactorily for everyone?
interacting with other children and adults. Your son won't get this 6. Did TV viewing/electronic games interfere with
vital educational building block if he spends too much time with
computers or TV. Furthermore, the flashing and constantly moving school work or family life?
images on computer and television screens make it more difficult 7. Were your children reluctant to talk about what
for children to develop the longer attention spans that they'll need
in school. was happening at school?
Two hours a day spent with a computer or TV is definitely too
much electronic time for a preschooler. You need to limit it to an Decide now, what problem or problems truly inter-
hour or less a day. Your child needs more real-world activities. fered with the overall happiness and functioning of
your family life. Be sure to ask your children what
areas were trouble spots. Work together to resolve
these problems.

No matter how prepared children and parents are
for the new school year, it is often a stressful time
with children anxious about the new transitions that
they face. Try to clear your own schedule so it will
be easier to help your children at this time. Postpone
business trips, volunteer meetings, and extra projects
as much as possible. It’s also helpful to freeze a few
easy dinners so meal preparation does not add to
household tension at this time.

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 Family Matters

The UPSIDE OF PARENTING TEENS
Seeing The Joy And Savoring This Phase
by Michele Ranard, M.Ed.

West Virginia Family Magazine  1-304-472-4528 Living with teenagers can have its challenging moments for less dependent on you, so you likely have extra time now
almost all parents (this is a phase, and too will pass!) They for personal interests. Suddenly you are freed up to explore
frequently want more freedom than what they are prepared to what makes your heart sing, devote more time to church, and
handle. There are boundary issues, rebellion,
identity crises, and bizarre fashion choices. spend uninterrupted time with your spouse. The
Parents may experience their own identity pressure to rush home to the sitter or carve out
crises as well. Experts say it’s dangerous and “mommy and daddy time” is over and probably
unhealthy to take on the role of “friend”, as a welcome change. If your kids made you feel
they must see you as an authority. Yet there guilty about doing anything fun without them,
are plenty of moments it feels more than natu- this is probably past history. Traveling or enter-
ral to do so—to laugh, share music, and learn taining at home? Suddenly much less-stressful.
new things together. 5. You have the opportunity for meaningful
discussions. It’s one thing to discuss matters of
In spite of the rollercoaster adolescence can faith when they’re 10. But as young adults, the
feel like, I am not a fan of simply trying to ongoing dialogue about faith, philosophy, and
“survive” this developmental chapter. There character has life altering potential. They may
is too much to celebrate about parenting these come to you for spiritual guidance or ethical di-
young adults, and the trick is becoming more lemmas, and engaging them in such conversations
intentional about savoring them. Savoring? (with compassion and understanding) can have
Sure. Appreciating the good of this particular soulful consequences.
stage. Otherwise, we may see only the pitfalls 6. You may have more household help. It’s
and not the glory of raising these emerging nice when there are strong arms around capable
adults. of operating a vacuum, the microwave, and the
washing machine. Even if you have to nag, send-
Six Reminders to Stay Optimistic ing them to the grocery store is a perk. And it’s easy to forget
that just a short time ago you had to drag them with you on
those boring errands but now they can stay behind happily.

1. There’s a whole world of sweet things to enjoy together If you pay attention only to the media and the latest best-selling
now that they’re older. Whether it’s a sit-com you both love, nonfiction, you may be horrified and convinced our teens belong
baking, a sports team, scrabble, cars, a book series, or pilates— to Generation Whatever, Generation Me, or worse. You could be
don’t forget many such activities were not options when they misled since there are plenty of wonderful qualities emerging in
were little. You likely yielded to their child-related interests and adolescence. We just have to be patient enough to wait and sensi-
developmental needs at the time (and Dora!). Now there’s new tive enough to notice.
fun stuff for both of you.
2. You both navigated childhood successfully. Cue the con- Michele Ranard has a husband, two children,
fetti. It’s worth celebrating. Really. It wasn’t always unicorns and a master’s in counseling.
and rainbows—remember chronic ear infections, all those meals
they couldn’t cut up their pork chop, and the demonic temper Editor's Note: A very helpful how-to-parent-a-teen book is Get Out
tantrums in the grocery cart? Bravo. You made it. of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall:
3. Their identity crisis makes you more accountable. At A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager by Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.
first blush, this may not sound savor-worthy, but think about Dr. Wolf is a practicing clinical psychologist who has worked with
it. Because they are forming opinions and making discoveries children, adolescents, and their parents for more than thirty years. He
about themselves, you are probably held more accountable. And offers advice to help parents understand the difficult and rebellious
that’s good for both of you. Are you worried about the dangers phase of teens. This book helps parents understand their teen's struggle
of alcohol and drug-use for them? If so, you are likely modeling between independence and being still dependent, their need to explore
better behavior since they are watching. Part of their process as the world and test the limits, and more. Two great messages to parents
they clarify who they are morally and ethically is influenced by from this book is - you are not alone and it will pass - your teen will
interactions with you and what they observe at home. outgrow this phase and more than likely become a functional adult
4. You have more time. And time is money. Teens are someday - with your patience, persistence, love, and support. Avail-
able in paperback, kindle, audio CD, and audible book.
12  September/October 2014

Editor’s  Picks: Back-to-School 
Function & Fashion

Home & On-the-Go Storage Invention
Pop’em up, fold’em down, Clever Crates are 
the smartest, easiest way to organize and 
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pack design that creates a spacious container 
that can be folded, stacked, and stored away 
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Robert Matthew The Card Cubby  The Card Cubby is the fi rst stylish yet 
Stylish Tote   functional alphabetized wallet that’s designed to take the 
Designed for the  hassle out of keeping track of credit cards and gift cards. 
busy woman who  A mini f iling cabinet, each one features color coordinated 
truly needs a bag  alphabetized dividers, a zippered pocket for holding change 
for all occasions,  and bills, while easily toted in purses and backpacks Comes in 
room to store her  a variety of colors.  $23.50 - $24.95 www.cardcubby.com and 
belongings while  retailers across the US.
still rocking red 
carpet style. T                 
he Robert Matthew 
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pu leather, light rose gold hardware, rhinestone 
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shoulder bags, hand bags, wallets and clutches. 
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 Quick Bits

TECHNO-KIDS Student
Psyche Report of
The average age of a first time cell phone owner is six
years old, with 53% of American children owning a Procrastination
cell phone by the time their seventh birthday arrives.

A survey conducted by Vouchercloud asked parents
with children between 11 and 16 years old what kind
of technology/devices their children own:

Cell Phone 96%
Own TV / Sound system 83%
Tablet 75%
Handheld games console e.g. Nintendo DS 71%
eBook Reader 65%
Game console (Xbox, Playstation, etc...) 51%

Vouchercloud also asked how much money had been spent on their child’s StudyMode surveyed 1,300 high school and college
collection. The average anwser was $462.00 per child. students and found that 87% procrastinate on their
schoolwork. 45% say their procrastination nega-
Parents were asked what made them decide to get their child their first tively impacts their grades on at least a fairly regular
cell phone. 31% said for security reasons, 25% said to keep in touch with basis.
friends and family, 20% said so their child could keep up with friends at
school. 51% of students finish projects the night before they
are due. 15% finish assignments to morning of
74% of parents surveyed confessed that they felt concerned about risks class, and 7% ask for an extension.
and dangers of digital independence when purchasing a cell phone for
their young child. 46% of those concerned installed parental filters and Top distractions include watching television or mov-
monitors prior to giving their child the device in order to keep a watchful ies (No. 1), using social media, and sleeping.
eye on their usage.
67% of female high school students said social me-
vouchercloud.net dia is what they most likely do instead of homework.
59% of male high school students said playing
games is what they most likely do.

48% of students say they procrastinate because of

feeling overwhelmed and

West Virginia Family Magazine  1-304-472-4528 Girls & Young Women With Suggestive Social Media Photos 40% because they don’t know
where to start.
Are Seen As Less Competent
79% of college students have
Girls and young women who post suggestive or revealing photos on social media sites pulled an all-nighter to finish
such as Facebook are viewed by their female peers as less physically and socially at- an assignment this year.
tractive, and less competent to perform tasks, reports a new study from Oregon State
University indicates. StudyMode

“The research also highlights the need for more discussion about gender roles and
attitudes, particularly regarding girls and young women.” says researcher Elizabeth
Daniels, an assistant professor of psychology who studies the effect of media on girls’
body image. Girls and young women should select social media photos that showcase
their identity rather than her appearance, such as one from a trip or one that highlights
participation in a sport or hobby. Don’t focus so heavily on appearance, focus on who
you are as a person and what you do in the world.

Oregon State University

14  September/October 2014

New Report: U.S. Teens Say They Are Sleep-Deprived
and Stressed

American teens say they aren’t getting enough sleep, need help managing and reducing stress, and
are concerned about mental health needs in their communities, according to a teen-led research
study of nearly 1,000 youth ages 13 to 19.
“It is a vicious cycle: sleep-deprivation leads to stress in school, including daytime drowsiness and
poor school performance; emotional and mental stress, such as depression and mood problems;
physical health problems, including obesity; and high-risk behaviors, such as substance abuse and drowsy driving,” said Dr. Martha
Molina Bernadett, family physician and founder of the Molina Foundation.

National 4-H Council and Molina Healthcare

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The votes reveal that the most likeable qualities are trustworthiness, loyalty, and intelligence,
respectively. Loving and funny were both highly rated as well, whereas wealth and attractive-
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The Best Qualities in a 1.Trustworthy 6. Moral
Person: 2. Loyal 7. Good Listener
3. Intelligent 8. Compassionate
4. Loving 9. Attractive
5. Funny 10. Optimistic

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Books Books Books

Meet Heckerty: A Funny Family Storybook for Billy Brown Mouse Series (2 books)
Learning to Read (Volume 1) (4 books) Written by Anna Casalis
Meet Heckerty — 409 years old, hilarious and with Billy Brown Mouse provides parents and children
a heart of gold. Heckerty is kind and gentle, and she with endless opportunities for interaction as they
learns every day from her own silly mistakes. Kids will
laugh their way through Heckert’s zany adventures with explore their world, along with the world
her cat Zanzibar. Through magical interactive illustra- of Billy Brown Mouse. Little ones can
tions and animations, readers discover important life explore numbers, shapes, colors, opposites,
values - caring, inclusiveness, loyalty, and integrity. Recommended for ages 3-9. and how to get ready for the day as they
Produced by Broomstick Productions. Available in paperback, eBook, App, and touch and trace the special touch-and-feel
Audio book. Book $9.95, Kindle $2.99, Free App. words. Recommended for ages1-3. Pub-
lished by Award Publications. May 2014,
board book, 10 pgs., $10.00 each.

Snuggle Bunny Series Worry Woo Monsters Plush & Book Series (6 books)
Written & illustrated by Andi Green
(4 books) An award winning series of books and plush dolls. Emo-
tions themselves are turned into lovable quirky characters that
Written by Anna Award embark on delightful journeys of self-awareness. Created to
promote healthy emotional wellness, with an upbeat message
Illustrated by Angie Hicks of “Hey, it’s OK” and present the perfect opportunity to
openly discuss topics that don’t have easy answers. Recom-
Snuggle Bunny series is mended for ages 3+. Published
by Monsters in My Head.
certain to delight parents Hard cover book, 72 pgs., 12” tall plush.
$39.99 each set. www.worrywoos.com
and their own snuggle

bunnies. Snuggle Bunny

provides plenty of oppor-

tunities for parent-child in-

teraction as he gets dressed, has

a special day out, has dinner, and gets

ready for bed. Recommended for ages 1-3. Published by Award

Publications. May 2014, board book, 12 pgs., $10.00 ea.

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Education The Keys to College: A Road Map for Parents to
Station Guide Their Children
Written by Monica Betson-Montgomery
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents A resourceful handbook that demystifies the steps
Written by Reid Wilson, Ph.D. and Lynn Lyons, needed to prepare parents and their children for col-
LICSW One in every five kids suffers from a lege. Packed with concise and accurate information,
diagnosable anxiety disorder. How do you man- it offers powerful tools for any parent dedicated to
age a child who gets stomachaches every school the ongoing education of their student. Written in a
morning, who refuses after-school activities, or no-nonsense, easy-to-understand style, this book is
who is trapped in the bathroom with compul- a must-read for parents wanting to effectively navi-
sive washing? This book offers a concrete plan gate their way through their student’s educational
with 7 key principles that foster change. And, career, from grade school through high school - and beyond! Rec-
since new research reveals how anxious parents ommended for parents. Published by MM & Associates. June 2014,
typically make for anxious children, the book offers exercises and paperback, 88 pages, $17.95.
techniques to change both the children’s and the parental patterns
of thinking and behaving. Recommended for parents. Published by Live Online Special Education Services
HCI Books. June 2014, paperback, $14.95. Take It From Temple: 5 Tips for Working with Children with Autism
by Dr. Temple Grandin
Duct Tape Parenting Written by Vicki Hoefle The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention reports that 1 in
Time-tested tools and strategies that help parents 68 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
take a step back so the kids can step up, embrace This free eBook offers special educators, administrators, and families
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society. Author Vicki is an ICF certified coach teachers, therapists, caregivers and families must understand the specific
with over two decades of coaching families. Her needs of the individual child, paying special attention to his or her
engaging presentation style keeps her in demand habits, triggers and most importantly, their often-overlooked strengths.
as an educator, speaker, and facilitator across the country. Recom- Recommended for parents. Published by Presence Learning. http://
mended for parents. Published by Bibliomotion. August 2012, presencelearning.com/resources/library/temple-grandin-5-tips-working-
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MIDDLETOWN MALL Fall Events  Family Calendar

Sep 1 Mall Closed - Labor Day September/October 2014
Sep 12-13 Baptist Temple Preschool Consignment Sale (Fri. 9
Deadline for the next issue is Oct. 1, 2014. The next
am-6 pm, Sat. 9 am-12 pm) issue will be on shelves November/December
Sep 20 Mountaineer Hotwheels Club (8 am - 3 pm)
Sep 27 Marion Co. Preparedness Expo (10 am-3 pm) and is our Holiday issue. Send us your family-friendly
Oct 4 "Clip for the Cure" Breast Cancer Awareness Event calendar event or holiday event.
Please call 304-472-4528 or
(10 am - 6 pm)
Oct. 23-24 White Hall Job Fair & Business Expo (9 am-4 pm) email: [email protected].
Oct 27 Halloween Parade (6 pm) Calendar also listed on our calendar page at

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Currently staffing oil and gas professionals in the project munizations and Free STD testing. 304-598-5119.
management, inspection, and permitting fields. WVU Community Music Program ongoing fall registration. Morgan-
town, WV. Group classes and private music lessons, community music
Please visit our website for employment information. events, summer camps, and more. 304-293-6946. http://music.wvu.edu/
community_music_program.
www.elkenergyservices.com Farm Discovery Center Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis, WV.
May thru October 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Upshur County Head Start Sundays. 304-259-5611 www.farmdiscoverycenter.com.
Festival Fridays Jawbone Park Buckhannon, WV. Every Friday thru
SIGN UP NOW! the end of September. Live music, entertainment, demonstrations, food,
West Virginia-grown produce, and handmade products. Children's
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•  Children with special needs welcome. Horseback Riding - Open Year Round Mountain Trail Rides 255
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304-472-2014 Morgantown Ice Arena Skating Rink 1001 Mississippi St., Morgan-
town, WV. Open August 1 – March 31. Skating provides great exercise
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Buckhannon, WV ing at the gym... skating is fun! Also lessons offered - beginner and
advanced, figure skating, ice hockey. 304-296-8356
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Train Rides at Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Elkins, WV.
Offering Five Mountain Rail Adventures, each with its own unique
journey, into some of the best scenery this side of the Rockies! The
Polar Express Rides begin November 5 – reserve your tickets today!
Mtn-rail.com or call 866-874-7653.
Monongalia County Health Department WIC (Women, Infants, and
Children Program) 1000 Elmer Prince Drive, Morgantown,, WV. Of-
fers nutritious foods, nutrition counseling and breast feeding support

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The Scariest Places Safety Tips for West Virginia Family Magazine  www.WVFamilyOnline.com
Trick-or-Treating
in West Virginia
• Parents should supervise younger
1. Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Weston, children.
WV. Listed as one of the Top 10 Most • Consider using makeup instead
Haunted Places in America by the Travel Chan- of a mask to prevent vision issues.
nel. (304) 269-5070 www.trans-alleghenylu- • There is safety in numbers - be
naticasylum.com. sure your child stays with a group
or with a buddy.
2. WV Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV. • Map out a route and stick to it.
Featured on ABC Family's "Scariest Places • Have your child carry a cell phone or
On Earth". (304) 845-6200 or visit www. two-way radio to stay in contact.
wvpentours.com. • Stay in neighborhoods you know.
• Use reflective tape or glow sticks for
3. Haunted Parkersburg Ghost Tours, visibility.
Parkersburg, WV. (304) 428-7978 www. • Take a flashlight.
wvghosts.com • Use sidewalks and crosswalks.
• Avoid long skirts, capes, or baggy pants
4. North Bend Rail Trail Ghost Walk, North which could cause your child to trip.
Bend State Park, Cairo, WV (304) 628-3321 • To prevent kids from "pigging out" on
candy while Trick-or-Treating,
5. Ghost Tours of Beckley, Beckley, WV. give them a nutritious snack or
(304) 256-TOUR (8687) www.westvirginia- meal before they go.
beautiful.com/wv4/ghost-tours-beckley.html • Inspect candy. Throw away any
unwrapped, loosely wrapped, or
6. Ghost Tours of Harpers Ferry, Harpers otherwise suspicious items.
Ferry, WV. www.harpersferryghost.20m.com • Divide candy into portions that can be
enjoyed over a longer time span.
6. The Mothman Legend, Point Pleasant,
WV. (304) 675-3844 www.mothmanlives. September/October 2014 19
com

FAMILYWEST VIRGINIA  Family Calendar continued

MAGAZINE free of charge to pregnant women, postpartum Oct 10-12 Fall Festival Trans-Allegheny
women, infants, children up to the age of five. Lunatic Asylum Weston, WV. This FREE
Complete our READER SURVEY Immunizations are also provided free of charge family event is a great weekend of fun! Sum-
for a CHANCE TO WIN a to eligible children participating in the WIC mer Knights Cruzin Car Show, Children’s
Family Getaway to program. Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. Evening area, Helicopter rides, live entertainment,
Canaan Valley Resort! appointments available. 304-598-5181. karaoke, costume contest, vendors, food and
($395 Value) more! Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum tours
See page 11. AUGUST haunted house. www.talawv.com.

WVU Community Aug 31 Classes start at Lil Jammaz Hip Hop Oct 13 Columbus Day
Music Program* Dance Co., 1389 Saratoga Ave, Star City, WV. October 15 Deadline for WV Family Maga-
Classes offered to boys and girls ages 4 and up zine Reader Survey with a chance to win one
Fall Term Registration in Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Tap, Baton, Jazz, & of our great prizes. See page 11 for details.
is ongoing. Tumbling. Five competition teams! Oct 18 New River Gorge Bridge Day
Rt. 19 - New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville,
304-293-6946 SEPTEMBER WV. (FAYETTE County) Every year on the
third Saturday in October the New River Gorge
http://music.wvu.edu/community_ Sep 1 Labor Day is a United States federal Bridge closes to traffic and opens to attitude!
music_program holiday observed on the first Monday in Sep- BASE jumpers, rappellers, vendors and specta-
tember, that celebrates the economic and social tors share the excitement, the spectacle, the
*An accredited program thru the National contributions of workers. experience of this day. Come be part of it!
Association of Schools of Music. Sep 2 Fall classes begin at Morgantown Big Bridge, Big Adventure, Bridge Day! 304-
Dance Studio Morgantown, WV. Classes 465-5617 www.officialbridgeday.com
Native American Weekend - Oct 24-26 offered include: new Foundations program for Oct 24-26 Native American Weekend Prick-
Fri – Sat 10am- 4pm and Sun 12 – 4pm children 2-6, classes in ballet, modern, tap, and ett's Fort State Park, Fairmont, WV. Fri and Sat
more for children and adults of all levels. 304- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun 12 noon to 4 p.m. In-
Includes displays, demonstrations, and 292-3266 www.morgantowndance.org See ad cludes displays, demonstrations, and hands on
hands on activities. on page 9. activities. www.prickettsfort.org.
Sep 4-7 Culture World Music and Arts Oct 25 Halloween Train Cass Scenic Rail-
For more information and upcoming events, Festival Appalachian South Folklife Center, road State Park, Cass, WV. Haunted train ride
go to www.prickettsfort.org 820 Rocky Mount Rd., Pipestem, WV. En- to Whittaker Station with ghostly surprises
tertainment for adults and kids. Music, dance, for all. Passengers are encouraged to wear
Like us on art and much more! www.culturefestwv.com costumes. Train departs at 6:00 p.m. www.
Facebook! 304-425-6425. cassrailroad.com.
Sep 7 National Grandparent's Day - a day to Oct 25-26 ZooBoo at Pittsburgh Zoo, Pitts-
www.facebook.com/wvfamilymagazine reflect on the impact grandparents have on our burgh, PA. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Venture through
lives and our society. Founded by a WV mom/ the Zoo collecting candy, enjoying the animals,
Follow us on grandma, Marian McQuade of Fayette County. and participating in other fun activities along
Twitter! http://www.grandparents-day.com/event1.htm the way. Activites free with general admission.
Sep 20 Mountaineer Hotwheels Club http://www.pittsburghzoo.org
www.twitter.com/wvfamilymag Middletown Mall, 9329 Middletown Mall, Oct 27 Halloween Parade at 9329 Middle-
White Hall, WV 304-363-3230. town Mall, Fairmont, WV. 6 p.m. 304-363-
Join us on Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox - this is the First 3230.
Pinterest! Day of Fall. Oct 31 Happy Halloween! Be Safe!
Sep 26 White Hall Job Fair/Business Expo
www.pinterest.com/wvfamilymag 9329 Middletown Mall, Fairmont, WV. 9 a.m. NOVEMBER
to 4 p.m. 304-363-3230.
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West Virginia Family Magazine  1-304-472-4528 Sep 27-Oct 5 78th Mountain State Forest Nov 1 WV Family Magazine 2015 Scholar-
Festival Elkins, WV. One of the largest and ship open for submissions through March 1,
www.WVFamilyMagazine.com oldest festivals in the state. Parades, exhibits, 2015. See page 15 for eligibility criteria and
arts and crafts, delicious food, carnival, and submission requirements.
Visit our Interactive more. 304-636-1824 www.forestfestival.com.
website!
Sep 28-29 National Hunting and Fishing
Day Call WVDNR 304-558-2771
or visit www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/na-
thuntfish.shtm for more information. Nov 5 The Polar Express
Train Ride

OCTOBER Departing Elkins, WV for
October is National Fire Safety the North Pole on select
Month dates in November and De-
cember beginning November
5. Get your tickets NOW! 866-874-7653 mtn-rail.com.

Oct 4 “Clip for the Cure” Breast Nov 21-23 Sesame Street Live at WVU Cre-
Cancer Awareness Event 9329 ative Arts Center, Morgantown, WV. Ticket-
Middletown Mall, Fairmont, WV. 10 a.m. to 6 master.com 800-745-3000 or 304-293-SHOW.
p.m. 304-363-3230.

*Information about events is subject to change. Please use the listed contact
information for more details on events.

Unscramble these KIDS ASK

words: List 10 words that My mom makes me dust
each week. What is dust
lapy, unf, eamgs, rfindse, and where does it come
from?
pahpy, ersha, elvo describe You!

Back-to-School Riddle
Why did the teacher wear sunglasses? Answer:
tohmeisatrundresnutosywoebrqeasfowbtroimgkhot
Dust is made up
(To find the answer, read every other letter starting with the first letter.) of many different
particles - dirt,
Kids' Page Challenge pollen, mold,
clothing fibers,
Try these Acts of Kindness: rug fibers, hair,
dead skin cells,
- Hold the door open for someone. pet dander,
- Offer to let a classmate go first. pollutants, and
- Give someone a compliment. more. Although
- Write a thank you note to your it is impossible
to permanently
teacher. remove dust, it
- Help a new student. is important to
- Smile. clean regularly.

How many words can you make Make a Time Capsule
out of "Friendship"?

Find these "friends" Capturing a moment in time is a fun
in the puzzle.
way to preserve memories. Use a
AMIGO BUDDY CHUM Pringle can, a small shipping box,

COMRADE FRIEND PAL cookie tin, or a cracker box to make West Virginia Family Magazine  www.WVFamilyOnline.com

SIDEKICK COMPANION a miniature time capsule. Cover the container with
paper and decorate the outside of the container. In-

clude in your time capsule a handwritten note about
you (age, school, best friends, favorite subject, to-

day's date, etc), a self portrait (drawing or snapshot),
a news clipping, a tracing of your hand, and any other

fun items that you would like to include. Seal your

TRY THIS GAME time capsule shut with lots of tape. Determine when
INSIDE WHEN YOU your time capsule should be opened again (end of
CAN'T GO OUT TO the school year, next year, 5 years) and write "Do not
open until ___" Then find a safe place to keep your
PLAY! time capsule until that time. Hint: if you hide it, you
may forget to open it when you are suppose to.

Play Hide & Seek with a small toy. Name Poem
While others leave the room and
cover their eyes, one person hides Create a poem using
the toy somewhere in the room.

Whoever finds the toy first gets to your name.
hide it next.
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Family Pets

Pets & Fire Safety

Over 1,000 Fires
Are Started By Pets

Each Year

By Kimberly McCallen

A home fire is reported every 80 seconds. The October is National Fire Safety Month
average number of residential fires a year in the
U.S. is between 350,000-400,000. Over 1000 of the stove and moving the knob to "on" position is the number
those fires are started by pets. one cause of pet fires according to the National Fire Protection
Association!
Each year approximately 500,000 pets are affected by fires, in Do not leave glass water or food bowls in direct sunlight - they
which 40,000 pets die. can heat up and catch flooring or the deck on fire.
Pet-proof your home - making sure that wiring is out of reach.
The following tips are suggested by the American Kennel Regularly check wires for signs of chewing.
Association to help prevent a home fire started by your pet. If leaving your pet unattended, confine him or her to a safe area
away from potential fire hazards. Some pets get stressed from
Do not leave open flame candles unattended. A pet can knock being left alone and may chew on wires or cords.
it over - accidentally starting a fire. Invest in flameless candles
instead.
Remove or lock knobs on your stove. Pets jumping up against

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22  September/October 2014

After School
Activities:

Is Your Child Involved
In Too Much?

By Rachael Moshman

Back to school means a return to extra- ever grades plummet. An increase in after school activities is a West Virginia Family Magazine  www.WVFamilyOnline.com
curricular activities for many children. I frequent culprit. Sometimes your child just needs time to figure
have worked with children and families out how to balance their new schedule. Don't allow so much time
as a resource coordinator and mentor for many that they get into a pit they can't dig out of, though.
years. When parents come to me with academic
or behavioral concerns regarding their children, They are visibly worried.
I quickly ask what they are involved in after Stephanie's son decided to play soccer in addition to participating
school. If the list is long, my advice is usually in the marching band when he entered high school. He maintained
to scale back and see if things turn around. his honor roll status, but he was always panicked about having
enough time to study and do homework. The next school year,
Most schools and communities have an abun- Stephanie told him he could do either band or soccer, but not both.
dance of choices for children to be involved
in after school. Football, cheerleading, dance, It begins to impact the rest of the family.
gymnastics, lacrosse, horseback riding, art, Are you exhausted and overwhelmed? Mom and Dad often do a
drama, Scouting, ecology clubs, and language lessons are just a lot of running around to various practices, meetings and activities
few of the options available to children in my town. My daughter during the school year, especially when they have more than one
brings home a flier of a new activity every day. We all want our child. If you find yourself cranky and bitter that you never have
children to be well rounded, successful, and enjoy their youth. En- time to accomplish tasks or spend quality time with your kids,
rolling them enrichment activities seems harmless. reevaluate your family's activities. Everyone needs to be comfort-
able with the schedule, including you.
However, moderation is key. Children also need time to focus on
their homework, socialize with friends informally, spend time with So what do you do if you determine your child is doing too much?
family, and just relax. So how do you know if your child is doing Sit down with your child and prioritize their activities. I had to
too much? do this with my daughter. She was involved in gymnastics, Girl
Scouts, and guitar lessons. We were out of the house four evenings
Here are five signs that it's time to cut back on after school a week, plus Saturday morning. It was too much. I told her some-
activities. thing had to go.

You see a change in your child's behavior or emotions. She was reluctant at first, but after a lengthy discussion she admit-
Overwhelmed children often show they are stressed through their ted that she didn't really enjoy some of the activities and found the
behavior. Is your usually compliant child suddenly defiant? Does social aspects of some to be overwhelming. She asked if she could
your formerly happy-go-lucky child now burst into tears for seem- drop two activities and add a second session of the one she loved
ingly no reason? Take a week off from activities and spend quiet instead. Now she has sessions one evening a week and on Satur-
evenings at home instead. Does the situation improve? If so, too day mornings. This schedule is much more relaxing and enjoyable
many activities are probably the culprit. for both of us.

They don't seem to be enjoying the activity. Rachael Moshman is a mom, freelance writer and blogger. She lives in
Kerrie's eight-year-old daughter was rude and argumentative on Florida with her husband and daughter, plus four cats, one dog and a
the days she had dance lessons. She realized that her daughter mannequin named Vivian. Find her at www.rachaelmoshman.com.
didn't enjoy the twice a week two hour lessons and didn't know
how to tell her. September/October 2014 23

Your child seems exhausted.
Signs that their activities are getting in the way of their rest in-
clude:

• Falling asleep at mealtime
• Difficulty waking up in the morning
• Napping on the way to activities
• Nodding off in class
• General sluggishness

Their grades drop.
I always advise parents to take a look at what has changed when-

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