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Prom: How to talk to teens about safetyProm: How to talk to teens about safety
Tips for preparing citrus this summerTips for preparing citrus this summer
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page thirteenpage thirteenTo ensure everyone has a safe prom night,parents and guardians need to talk withtheir teens regarding prom night safety.“To ensur“To ensur
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Dennis Kutwal of Long Island, N.Y.,learned how challenging flying with chil-dren can be when he traveled to the Do-minican Republic with one of his youngdaughters.
Tips for flyingwith kids
“She was perfectlyhappy until the planetook off,” says Kutwal, atravel agent. “Then shebecame hysterical.”He later learned that
his daughter was ex-periencing pain in herears much like adultsfeel when cabin air pres-sure changes duringan airplane’s takeoffand landing. The painoften is severe for youngchildren, whose smallerEustachian tubes takemore time to regulatepressure changes.The American Society
of Travel Agents of-fers the following tipsfor keeping kids enter-tained and happy dur-ing air travel.
DrinkEncourage young
children to drink wateror fruit juice before theflight and while theplane is taking off. A
sippy cup is especiallyhelpful to encouragefrequent swallowing.
SnackPack chewy snacks
such as gummy fruit orlollipops, which encour-age chewing and swal-lowing and help keepthe Eustachian tubesopen.
YawnMany people yawn
when they see othersyawning. Yawning helpsequalize the pressureand reduce pain.
MoveWhen the “fasten seat
belt” sign is turned off,get up, stretch and walkaround the cabin. Sit-ting still for hours isdifficult for adults andoften impossible foryoung children.
DistractYour toddler may
re-read the same bookcontentedly at home,but don’t expect her todo the same thing on anairplane. Bring a varietyof small toys and ac-tivities to keep childrenbusy.
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Manners matterTeaching kids good behavior
By Samantha Johnsonspecial to The Eagle
Have you ever marveled at theorder that your child’s teachermaintains in the classroom? Thekids are cooperative and well-behaved, they follow directions, andthey maintain a positive level of re-spect for their teacher.You can transfer the classroom
model of good behavior into yourhome with these tips:
Establish a routineAt school, your child follows a
routine that guides and shapes thedaily schedule. Although carefreesummer days are usually viewed asthe antithesis of scheduling, a regu-
lar routine may be just what yourchild needs to maintain continuityand a sense of purpose.“Whether related to doing home-
work, doing chores or getting readyfor bed, children benefit from learn-ing to follow a routine,” says Dr.Kenneth Shore, a family psycholo-gist and the author of “The Elemen-tary Teacher’s Discipline ProblemSolver: A Practical A-Z Guide forManaging Classroom BehaviorProblems.”
Expect respectYour child respects his or her
teacher, so why expect anything lessas a parent?While it’s natural for your child to
be more relaxed and comfortable athome around family, a level of re-
spect should always be maintained.Shore suggests that if a child acts
or speaks disrespectfully to a par-ent, use the situation as a teachingmoment rather than letting it pass.Be “clear and direct (while avoid-
ing confrontation) with them aboutwhat they did that was disrespect-ful, and insist that that kind of be-havior is unacceptable,” he says.
(Get them to) listen upIt may feel like you’re spending
the entire summer endlessly repeat-ing yourself, so work on gettingyour children to listen to you thefirst time.“Avoid getting in the habit of re-
peating what you are saying,” Shoresays, “because then your child willlearn to not listen the first time,
confident that you will repeat whatyou said. Begin your directions bysaying: ‘I’m only saying this onetime.’”
Keep siblings smilingIt isn’t easy to avoid conflict be-
tween siblings, especially when theyare continually home together dur-ing the summer months.“It is important that parents
avoid comparing siblings to eachother, which often breeds conflictbetween them,” he says. “Try to findsuccesses and accomplishmentswith each that you can praise andhighlight. Sibling conflict is lesslikely when each child feels he orshe has some special area where heor she has been acknowledged andencouraged.”
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sure it’s sharp. It mightseem to run counter tologic, but a sharper knifeis safer, especially in thiscase, because you won’thave to force it. Thatmeans you’ll keep controlof the blade and be less aptto cut yourself.This technique is good
for any citrus fruit thatgrows in sections, but let’suse an orange. Slice off itsstem end and the polaropposite. Now stand thesunny little orb on one ofthese new flat surfaces andslice off the heavy peel.Start at the top and letyour blade follow the curveof the fruit, taking off thecolored outer covering andits underside, the bitterwhite pith.Finish this stage by
turning the orange overand trimming away the re-
maining white bits.
How to cut citrusTo section the orange,
you might decide to use asmaller blade. Again, very
sharp. And here we run upagainst the general kitchenwarning not to slice to-ward your hand. We’veall been told that, and it’sa good idea. But now it’s
time to rethink it.Hold the peeled orange
steady in one palm. Thisis a juicy process, so youmight want to work overa bowl or a cutting board
that has gutters. Gentlyslide the knife between theorange flesh and the thinmembrane that separatesthe sections. Cut to thecenter, but not through it.Continue around the
fruit, lifting out each skin-less section as you free it.Let the membrane remainattached at the center,like the pages of a book orspokes of a wheel. Whenyou’ve done all the slicing,close your fist around thismass of orange tissue andsqueeze the last bit of juiceinto the bowl.Let this treasure of in-
gredients inspire you toarrange sunburst snacksor mixtures with raspber-ries and blueberries asside dishes for almost anymeal.Orange and tangerine
quarter-moons are almostan instant dessert, espe-cially if you add short-bread bars decorated withsemisweet chocolate.
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By Erinn Hutkinspecial to The Eagle
It’s the time of year many highschool seniors have awaited for months– the spring ritual in which collegessend thick or thin acceptance or rejec-tion letters (or, in the case of the digitalage, emails,) to prospective freshmen.According to census.gov, 19.7 mil-
lion students enrolled in college at thestart of the 2011-12 academic year. It’sa time when a record number of stu-dents are vying for spots at campusesacross the nation, said Colin Gruen-wald, director of college admissionprograms for Kaplan Test Prep.However, that also translates to
larger numbers of college rejections.As decisions trickle in from collegesand universities, many parents will beinvolved in helping their high school-ers narrow down choices, deal withrejection or lead talks about finances.Here’s some advice from parenting andhigher-education experts.Visit campus.While it may sound
like a given, it’s important for parentsand students to spend time on campusbefore deciding where to enroll.“It’s like test-driving a car,” explained
Jeremy Hyman, co-author of the book“Sewcrets of College Success.”On campus, Hyman said, teens
should visit a class and observewhether the professor is teaching well,whether students look like they’relearning and whether they could learnin that environment.Gruenwald recommends parents
College acceptance, rejectionDealing with both at this crucial time of year
prompt their sons or daughters tomake a second visit if in the springthey’re undecided.“It’s still surprising the number (of
people) who sort of consider the col-lege visit to be optional,” he said.Use logic. If your teen is having
trouble choosing a school, Gruenwaldencourages parents to help them lookat their options objectively. If your teenlikes a school because of its footballteam but the college doesn’t meet othermajor needs, point that out. Take noteof what your teen mentions when he orshe talks about college and ask them toconsider that when choosing a school.
Talk money. Charlie Miller, founderof the New York-based group CollegeAcademic Specialists, said if a college’sfinancial aid offer comes up short, fam-ilies can try negotiating with the schoolto see if they can provide more.“Always go back to the financial aid
office and say, ‘I appreciate what youoffered, but I just can’t afford it,’” hesaid. “Financial aid offices want towork with students and the family ...they will try to work with you, but youhave got to be reasonable.”
Look for aid.While there are only ahandful of large financial aid institu-tions, Gruenwald said, there are count-less small aid providers. Encourageyour teens to look for smaller scholar-ships here and there. Earning $500from your church or $1,000 from alocal business can add up. He stressedthat parents should apply for FAFSA(Free Application for Federal StudentAid) each year their child is in college.
He said it’s a “one-stop shop” for fed-eral aid such as Pell grants. While thepool is deep, the money is handed outon a first-come, first-served basis.
Cope with rejection. If your child isturned down by his or her top school,you might be tempted to remind themit’s not the end of the world. Whilethere’s a time and place for that, saidBonnie Harris, director of the parenteducation website Connective Parent-ing, it’s OK to allow your child to havea “this stinks” attitude for a few daysbefore you start talking about otherschools.Hyman said parents should discour-
age their teens from comparing them-selves to friends or classmates. Justlike there might be 100 reasons whysomeone else was chosen over mom ordad for a job over the years, the sameholds true for getting into college.“Parents should openly acknowledge
it’s hard and disappointing when onedoesn’t get in,” he said.Consider time off. If your child is
unsure about where to enroll, doesn’tseem excited about any schools they’vebeen accepted to or wants a little lifeexperience, Harris said parents mightsuggest their child take a year off.Teens who’ve been accepted to a schoolcan defer for a year, Harris said, andparents who worry their child willslack off can set conditions such as get-ting a job or volunteering.“It might help them grow up and
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By Randall Stokesspecial to The Eagle
P lanning and preparation for prom can begin months in advance.It’s typically the biggest social event of the high school year.However, many prom nights have ended in tragedy. To ensure
everyone has a safe prom night, parents and guardians need to talk withtheir teens regarding prom night safety.
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Discuss prom safety with your teen early
Make it an alcohol-free nightUnderage drinking and illegal sub-
stances not only are dangerous, they’reillegal. There are serious, even deadly con-sequences for driving under the influence.Passengers should never get into a car withsomeone under the influence of drugs oralcohol. Tell teens to stay out of the car ofan impaired driver, find a sober driver orcall you for a ride. According to the Cen-
ters for Disease Control and Prevention,“In 2008, 25 percent of drivers ages 15 to20 who died in motor vehicle crashes hada BAC of 0.08 g/dl or higher.”
Discuss the school’s policiesregarding prom nightObtain a copy of the school’s prom
night policies instead of simply askingthe teen what rules have been set for theevent. If parents and guardians have...
More safety tips
nknowwho is driving to andfrom prom events and knowwho the passengers are.
nalways contactparents orguardians im-mediately ifplans change.
nHelp yourteen(s) pre-pare ways torespond to of-fers of alcoholor other danger-ous substances.
nTalk to yourteen aboutproper behaviorand safe sex. re-mind them that itis ok to say no.
nremind teensnever to accept drinks
from anyone they do not knowor trust and never leave a drinkunattended.
nnever leave pos-sessions unat-tended or in anunlocked area.
n always carrycellphonesfor emer-gencies.
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...a copy of the policies, theyknow everything their teensare expected to do or not todo during prom night ac-tivities. Discuss these policiestogether. What is the prom’stime frame? Are students al-lowed to leave the prom atany time? Is there a school-sponsored after-prom?
Set strict guidelines forafter-prom activities
Well in advance of promnight, parents and guardiansmust set guidelines, includingcurfew, for after-prom activi-ties. These must be conveyedto the teen’s date as well. Itcan be helpful to sit downwith your teen, his or her
date and the date’s parentsor guardians to discuss ac-tivities, including after-promactivities.
Many schools offer a safe,alcohol-free after-party. Itmay be at the school or atanother local venue. Studentsattending after-prom enterat the designated start timeand must remain at the event
until it is over, usually 5 or 6a.m.If the teens plan to attend
a party not held by the schoolor a community group, becertain it is a parent-chaper-oned party without alcohol.Remember, even on promnight, teens younger than 18must abide by the state’s driv-ing curfew laws.
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