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KiDS!
A Special Section of
The Rivertowns Enterprise
March 13, 2020
PAGE 2A | THE RIVERTOWNS ENTERPRISE KIDS! MARCH 13, 2020
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Kids! Cover Contest Winners
Finnegan Leddy
COVER WINNER
E
llen Leddy has been sending photos of her grandkids to The Enterprise for years. And she
finally has a winner! Fourteen-month-old Finnegan took the top prize this year. “I’m so
excited you called about our little guy,” she said.
Ellen lived in Dobbs Ferry for 43 years, and works at Community Nursery School
there, and though she recently moved to Tarrytown, she still reads the local newspaper with great
Inside Kids! joy. (Especially today’s section.) Finnegan lives not far away in Yonkers, where his father, Adam,
who was raised in Dobbs, is a police officer.
Being as the next youngest grandchild of five total is 11 years old, just as the winning photo
Chores are more than meets the eye......4A shows Finnegan is definitely in the driver’s seat of this family.
“We hadn’t had a baby in the family for a long time,” Ellen said. “We’re just adoring this little
Tips for raising an independent child.....6A
guy. All his cousins just love him.”
Go take a hike… and bring the kids!......8A Finnegan’s grandparents watch him on Mondays and take him to music class. They bought
him a drum, which he loves.
The importance of day camps..............10A
“He’s the sweetest baby,” she said. “He’s a happy little guy.”
Babies: It’s sleepy time.........................12A Finnegan just started walking, so when the photo was taken at a park in Bronxville he needed
to be guided around. After walking it’s likely Dad will have him on skis and his cousins will
Recommended reading: introduce ice skating.
Good books for kids!............................14A “He’s not able to do that yet, but I’m sure that will be something in the future,” Ellen said.
Finding the right read for you and For now it will be playgrounds and cuddles. “He’s a gentle little boy,” Ellen said. “If he’s here
your children........................................19A and he’s tired he’ll just rest on your shoulder and go to sleep. He’s just a sweet little boy.”
The mommy mafia: Deconstructing the
burden of adult cliques........................20A
Helping your child adjust to preschool....23A
Tips for road trips with kids..................26A
Willa Lee
DIVISION ONE WINNER
Kids News & Notes..............................26A
W
COVER CONTEST KIDS............... 27A-29A
hen Lea Carmichael Richardson got the call that Willa was a win-
ner, Willa was visiting her in Irvington all the way from Ohio. The
14-month-old gives her such joy!
“We try to get out there and she comes here for holidays,” Lea said.
“We get out there quite a bit. I just love being a grandmother. It’s just the most
wonderful thing and family is truly important to me. My mother taught me that.”
Willa is developing a great personality. She’s funny and likes to engage with oth-
ers. “She pretends to talk — it’s blather — but she likes to chat, chat, chat,” Lea
said. “She loves playing games. She’s the only grandchild, so she’s adored by all her
aunts and uncles.”
“Good Night, Gorilla” and “Where’s Spot?” are her favorite books.
“She loves to read,” Lea said. “That’s her thing. She adores reading.”
She added, “She loves to drum. For her, everything is a drum, including drums.”
The future is bright for this shining star. “I can’t wait to see where she’s headed,”
Lea said. “I love where she is now, but it’s really so exciting to see a kid grow. She’s
2020 Rivertowns Enterprise going to be a very interesting kid. At her daycare she loves doing art and I’m an art-
PRESCHOOL GUIDE ist, so I’m thinking of sharing that with her as she gets older.”
PAGES 24A-25A
Lucie Zappia
KiDS!
DIVISION TWO WINNER
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ackie is on the left, Lucie on the right. The 5-year-old Connecticut resident
and her 9-year-old brother A.J. “love that dog,” according to grandmother
A special section of Marjorie Small of Hastings-on-Hudson.
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“That’s her smile,” Marjorie said, referring to Lucie. “She’s got a wonder-
ful smile and she’s innocent and open and affectionate.” Of Jackie, she said, “He’s
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SECTION EDITOR............................. Todd Sliss “Lucie and Saya are crazy about each other,” Marjorie said. “They were over at
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Thomas O’Halloran, and Francesca Lynch Lucie also loves playing with dolls. She likes art, takes ballet, loves school and
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Marjorie sees Lucie at least once a week for playdates. “I just love it,” she said. “I
live for it… We walk on the aqueduct with her. She and her brother love to go to
the playground in Hastings... They love sleeping over.”
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Chores are more than meets the eye
BY JENNIFER GROSS
CHORE CHART: If you haven’t implemented a chore system yet, have no fear, as it’s never too late to start. Even teenagers who have
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never gotten into a chore regimen before can start having those responsibilities now. Start out slowly with just a few chores here and
ssigning chores to children is there and increase as needed. Use a chore chart so everyone knows what’s expected of them on a daily basis. While it’s always a nice
something every parent thinks idea to work together with your children to come up with a list of chores together, here is a chart to help get you started:
about fairly often. The benefits
of chores are clear and twofold:
chores provide kids with a feeling of re-
sponsibility and independence, while also
lending a helping hand to parents and
caregivers. Getting started is often easier
said than done.
Figuring out what kind of chores to
Ages Bedroom/Playroom Kitchen Laundry General
give each child, and making sure they
actually do them, is time-consuming and Hand empty bowls and utensils Help carry (drag) Help stamp letters
can be overwhelming, but it is well worth
it. Getting kids used to having chores at
an early age makes the chores much easier
1-3 Put toys away (with
help)
to parent/caregiver after meals
Sweep kitchen floor
Wipe up spills
hamper to
laundry room
for mailing
Hang coats and bags
on low hooks
to implement and ensures they become
habits by the time the kids are older. Put dirty clothes in Unload silverware from dish- Dump dirty Brush pets’ fur
According to research from the Uni-
versity of Minnesota, children who start
chores as young as 3 or 4 are likely to
4-6 hamper
Clean up toys
Get dressed
washer and hand to parent to
put away
Clean up spills
Clear food off plates into
clothes into
washer
Measure out
laundry detergent
Dry dogs after a
walk in the rain
Help rake leaves
become adults who are self-sufficient, Brush teeth Collect sticks
garbage (consider separate Dump warm
achieve academic and early career suc- from yard
Dust surfaces bin for composting clothes from
cess, and have good relationships with Set table with unbreakable
dryer into laundry Help with gar-
basket dening
family and friends. So although it can be dishes and cups
tempting to clear the table or crack the Match socks Wash cars with
Fold napkins
garden hose on a
eggs yourself, let go of the need for speed Help cook (crack eggs, add hot day
— and a perfectly clean kitchen — and ingredients to bowl, mix, etc.)
Decorate chore
let the little ones do some of the heavy Sweep floors after meals chart!
lifting. Use handheld vacuum
Start them young
Kids are never too young to start help- Put clothes in Take out ingredients for cook- Separate lights Feed pets
ing around the house. As soon as they can
walk, kids can help put their toys away af-
ter a playdate. Involving them with clean-
7-12 hamper
Hang up wet towels
on towel hooks or
rack
ing (scavenger hunt style) and
put away
Set and clear table
Help with cooking
from darks
Fold clothes
Help put folded
clothes into closet
Help clean snow
off cars
Get mail from
mailbox
ing when they are really young is a great Empty bedroom and drawers
way to get them to want to help and a Sweep/vacuum crumbs Hang up coats
trash cans
and backpacks
nice way to spend time together. As they Clean table after meals
grow, the chores will evolve and you can
get kids excited by having them graduate Make beds Set and clear table Bring clothes/ Walk and bathe
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to bigger responsibilities each year. Tod- Fill glasses with water hamper to pets
Put dirty clothes in
laundry room
dlers can get themselves dressed in the hamper Make some family meals or Help shovel snow
morning and brush their teeth, for exam- bake desserts Help with Water plants
Keep room clean
laundry
ple, and teenagers can make their beds, and organized Make lunches before school Hang up coats and
(or the night before) Put folded clothes backpacks
set the table for dinner and walk the dogs. away
Fill water bottles before Get sports equip-
Let them help school and sports ment out for sports
The best way to motivate young kids Clean dishes; load and unload Pack backpacks for
to do chores is to let them help you with the dishwasher school
whatever you or your caregiver are do- Take out the trash and put Babysit younger
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CONTINUED FROM THE PREVIOUS PAGE to do because who wouldn’t want to wrap
their arms around a warm, clean pile of
ing around the house. Although helping laundry? You can even let school-aged
you cook the family meal might make the children fold. Consider getting a folding
kitchen messier and delay getting dinner board to help make folding an easy, en-
on the table, it will provide your kids with joyable activity.
a feeling of accomplishment that will Even if you have live-in help, you can
build self-esteem and put them on a path still have your kids assist babysitters in
toward independence. cleaning up toys after a playdate, tidying
Determining the chores up rooms or helping with the laundry.
For young kids, simple tasks, like As kids get older, they can wash dishes,
sweeping the floor after dinner, dust- load and empty the dishwasher and bring
ing windowsills and surfaces around the the laundry to the laundry room. Have
house, and emptying garbage cans in each them start making their own lunches for
room is a good place to start. Make chores school and make their own beds, which
a fun activity, so your kids won’t think of will take a large burden off of your shoul-
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Adaptive behavior or intentional design?
Tips for raising an independent child
BY DEBORAH ANDERS
I
t is every parent’s dilemma from
the day their children are born un-
til the day their kids have kids of
their own. As children grow, how
much independence should they be
given? When should parents hang back,
and when should they clear the way and
step in?
“Children are always having to balance
their need to explore and learn about the
world, with their need to connect with
caregivers for comfort and safety,” said
Dr. Claire Vallotton, associate professor
of human development and family stud-
ies at Michigan State University, who re-
minds us that expectations of early child-
hood development are influenced by the
customs and norms of the communities
where we live.
She added, “In our American culture,
we often cheer on children’s efforts to ex-
plore and pursue goals, because we value
this independence. But parents often
expect children to be emotionally inde-
pendent before they are ready. We expect
tiny babies to sleep through the night on
their own, toddlers to manage their dis-
appointment when they can’t have what
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CONTINUED FROM THE PREVIOUS PAGE takes, even failure, are a natural part of
they want or to share a favorite toy, or “We are all interdependent, especially the learning process, providing another
path toward independence.
preschoolers to manage conflict with
peers.” young children. Real independence is “Making an error is a powerful learning
opportunity. Children learn a lot from
Parenting approaches that are most
supportive of children’s development, ac-
about pursuit of one’s own ideas and goals, their mistakes,” Berens said. “If a child
is engaging in a behavior and the conse-
cording to Vallotton, are those that let
children explore their own interests and
but it doesn’t mean doing it alone.” quence isn’t dangerous or life threatening,
you should let your child learn from the
goals, take some risks and let children fail — Dr. Claire Vallotton, Michigan State University natural consequences of that behavior.
while helping them learn from failure, all “However, failure only works if an al-
while making sure children are ultimately ternative, adaptive behavior is also being
safe, both emotionally and physically. practiced and reinforced. If your child
“When parents decide the goals for doesn’t have the adaptive skills to do
line is that with independence, as in any learn adaptive skills and interfering with
their children, they stifle independence, something else instead, then they should
milestone of development, environment natural consequences for your child’s be-
initiative and creativity; and when par- be provided an opportunity to learn the
ents don’t let children take risks or fail, and context shape parental expectations.” havior.
However, according to Dr. Kimberly skills required to be successful.”
they stifle the ability to learn and a child’s Adaptive skills for independence A parent herself, Vallotton offered tips
confidence in their own abilities,” Vallot- Berens, an educator, behavioral scientist
Parents tend to respond to their chil- she tries right at home:
ton said. and founder of Fit Learning in Manhat-
dren more often when maladaptive be- “With my 4-year-old, I acknowledge
Independence draws from standard tan and Greenwich, parents needn’t wait
haviors like crying and whining occur. As her feelings about mistakes, but without
developmental milestones that include for their child “to accidentally learn skills
a result, according to Berens, adaptive be- making a big deal of it: ‘Oops, that didn’t
speech-language development, cognition, from the natural environment.”
haviors are often ignored or overlooked. work. It looks like you feel disappointed.’
adaptive functioning, motor skills and “If a child doesn’t appear to be learning
“They should actually flip that ratio,” Then I ask for her ideas about what the
social-emotional development. And al- certain adaptive skills, it isn’t necessarily
she said, by reinforcing all the adaptive problem is, and what a solution might
though those benchmarks are connected cause for concern,” she said. “Your child be: ‘Hmm, why do you think it fell over/
things your child does with positive at-
and go hand in hand, independence falls likely just requires the learning environ- didn’t fit/etc. I wonder what we could do
tention like enthusiastic praise and hugs
primarily under the domain of adaptive ment to be adjusted so that they have to make it work.’ I try to let her work out
or access to a favorite toy. “This way, you
functioning, especially in relation to self- more opportunities to practice these skills the ideas as much as possible, but still
are selecting and strengthening adaptive
help skills such as dressing, washing and and have that practice reinforced. Parents provide some ideas and physical help if
eating indepetyndently. skills, which makes it less likely that mal-
can intentionally design their child’s envi- she seems to want that.”
“The age at which each child attains a adaptive behavior becomes a problem.
ronment to ensure that adaptive skills are Vallotton also makes an important
different skill varies from child to child, “Sometimes, though, it’s beneficial to
learned and mastered.” distinction between “independence” and
family to family and skill to skill,” said sit back, let your child explore, and have
Though the concept of “intentional “interdependence.”
Dr. Nilofer Naqvi, assistant professor of their behavior be shaped by its natural
design” may seem like an introduction to “We are all interdependent, especially
psychology at Iona College in New Ro- consequences.”
the “helicopter” or “snowplow” parenting young children,” she said. “Real indepen-
chelle. “For example, many 2-year-old style, Berens concedes there is a balance Learning from mistakes dence is about pursuit of one’s own ideas
children can feed themselves, but still that must be achieved between designing Contrary to the adage “Nothing suc- and goals, but it doesn’t mean doing it
need help getting dressed. The bottom your child’s environment to ensure they ceeds like success,” experts agree that mis- alone.”
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Go take a hike… and bring the kids!
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ith the weather taking an early turn for the bet- little one in a baby carrier rather than a stroller, which can be
ter — maybe a little too early for February/ hard to navigate on bumpy terrain. For infants, front slings
March, but that’s a topic for another time — work well, while backpack-style carriers are best for children
it seems like everyone wants to be outdoors, 6 months and up who are 16-40 pounds. Just be careful you
adults and children alike. If you have little ones, you are won’t be running, biking, climbing or hiking on any loose
probably looking for fun outdoorsy things to do as a family. rock while using the carrier.
Hiking is always a great option. REI at Ridge Hill, Yonkers, has a good selection of carriers
Despite the obvious benefits for the whole family — that are perfect for hiking and they will even adjust the carrier
fresh air, exercise, a break from screens and general togeth- in-store to fit you and your baby properly.
erness — and the fact that there are so many great places to For toddlers who are eager to walk with older siblings
hike in Westchester County, going on a family hike can be and parents, consider providing them with their own gear,
daunting, especially with kids who want or need to be car- which will get them excited for the outing. A small backpack
ried. While it’s good to encourage even the youngest tod- in which to stash their favorite snacks, a water bottle and a
dlers to walk, it’s important to be prepared when you need change of clothes in case it’s wet or muddy on the trail is a
to stop, rest, eat and carry. great option. Plan ahead to make sure the trail isn’t too long
Here are some tips for taking successful, fun family hikes: so you don’t get stuck carrying a tired and cranky toddler —
Be prepared and the gear — all the way back to the car. And if you want to
The No. 1 rule for hiking with kids, or really any outing bring a stroller, consider a jogging style.
with kids, is to be prepared. Preparing for both the expect- Big kids
ed and unexpected will make it a pleasant experience for Try to set some safety ground rules before venturing out
all involved. When hiking with children, with potentially with your big kids. Explain that they can’t run away from the
no snack bars or bathrooms in sight, preparedness is espe- group during a hike of any kind and that you should always
cially important. Always make sure your kids are well fed, be able to see where they are, but have a plan in place in the
well hydrated and dressed appropriately (think layers!), so Consider time of day unlikely event that they do get lost.
bring plenty of snacks and water. Colorful water bottles with It’s advisable to hike during a time of day when the weather Consider buying them a safety whistle that they can blow
spray or fan attachments are great for those really hot days is nicest and the kids are the most well rested. Morning is in bursts of three if they are lost and tell them to stay in one
and will keep those kids wanting to drink. Sunscreen, hats, typically a good time to hit the trail before the sun gets too place until you find them. To get them excited for the trip, let
a first aid kit and bug spray are also must-haves. Sneakers are hot and energy levels start to drop. them help with the planning and packing.
fine for kids to wear, but make sure they are breathable with Come up with some fun games to play as you walk and
adequate toe protection and that they are broken in so your Age matters
explore, so they don’t get bored, such as scavenger hunts (Pin-
child doesn’t get blisters from all of the walking and climbing. Whether you have a baby, toddler, a teenager or all of the
In addition, make sure you and the other adults are physi- above, hiking can be fun for everyone, but different ages have CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
cally capable of the journey you are about to embark on! different needs.
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Family-friendly
CONTINUED FROM THE PREVIOUS PAGE ent walkways and water views. The kids can shade. As an added bonus, there is a public
even climb to the top of a stone quarry dur- restroom. Walking around this manageable-
terest has good ideas for this), singing songs
local trail guide
ing this hike. sized park, you will see views of the New
or identifying different types of plants and York City skyline, the Tappan Zee Bridge
flowers along the trail. Discuss your observa- Saxon Woods North Loop via White Trail,
White Plains and the river.
tions, too. There are so many great places in the area
Offer frequent snack breaks which you that are also very kid-friendly. Alltrails.com This is a 2.9-mile loop trail near White Croton Gorge Park, Cortlandt
can take sitting on a rock or tree. Make sure has a database of over 50,000 trails across Plains that features a nice forest setting. It Just 25 minutes north of White Plains,
the country that will allow you to do a is primarily used for hiking, running, bird this 2.1-mile park gets rave reviews for its
to have everyone clean up their garbage and
search of trails nearby, while westchestergov. watching and snowshoeing in winter. Dogs beautiful scenery and ease of use. The walk
explain why it’s important to be kind to the
com also has a list of great parks, but here are allowed on leashes. won’t be too long or too hard for the kids
environment.
are a few fan favorites close to home: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Pound Ridge and you will all have views of the New Cro-
The benefits of hiking together
Bronx River Pathway The 4,315-acre park makes Ward Pound ton Reservoir from a nice bridge that bor-
Whatever road you choose to travel (see Ridge Reservation the Westchester County’s ders the waterfall. There’s also a playground
This is a heavily trafficked out-and-back
sidebar for local hot spots), taking kids on largest park. With its varied terrain and if your kids need a break from walking.
paved trail that spans 9.2 miles with a wa-
hikes helps them develop a lifelong apprecia- landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the
terfall. This is a good one to choose if you Croton Aqueduct Trail, Irvington
tion of nature. Research shows that hiking park provides a variety of activities in all sea-
have a stroller. Dogs are permitted on leash. With its open fields and creeks, this hike
builds stronger muscles and bones, improves sons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to
sense of balance, helps heart health and de- Hart’s Brook Park Reserve, Hartsdale camping, fishing and cross-country skiing. includes a visit to Lyndhurst Castle.
creases the risk of certain respiratory prob- This is a 2-mile moderately trafficked
Rockefeller State Park, Pleasantville Teatown Lake, Ossining
lems. Being in nature also improves overall loop trail near Hartsdale that is used mainly
This 1,000-plus acre state park has a beau- This is an easy, fun and scenic hike for
mental health — it reduces stress, anxiety for hiking, walking, nature trips and bird
tiful flower garden and a 1-mile loop around kids as the loop goes around Teatown Lake
and leads to a lower risk of depression, ac- watching. Wildlife can often be spotted
a lake, where turtles and frogs are known to and ends on a floating bridge.
cording to a study conducted by Stanford here.
University. gather. There are options for easy walking, Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye
Mamaroneck Reservoir via Yellow Trail such as the Swan Lake Loop, which offers a
For kids, just five minutes of walking in Loop, Mamaroneck This sanctuary is set on 179 acres with 3
wide carriage road suitable for strollers. This
nature improves mood, self-esteem and re- This is a 2.8-mile lightly trafficked loop miles of trails that take you through forests,
road is most often used for hiking, walking,
laxation. Hiking will help foster your chil- trail in Saxon Woods Park. It features a river fields and along the shore. You will see wild-
running and nature trips. You might even
dren’s love for the great outdoors, which is and is good for all skill levels. Dogs are al- life and birds along the way. No pets are al-
see horses in this park. There are trails that
important for their development. They will lowed on this trail. lead you into the forest for bird watching lowed.
grow up caring for the environment and en-
Cranberry Lake Preserve, West Harrison
and there are various gardens and even an Anthony’s Nose, Peekskill
joying this special family time. Even though art gallery. Dogs are allowed on leash here.
the kids might get tired and hungry and This is another loop trail, 1.8 miles, that This is a six-hour, 3-mile loop which is also
siblings might fight during the outing, with is used mainly for hiking, walking and na- Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington part of the Appalachian Trail. It’s a little more
a little advanced prep, you should be ready ture trips best between April and October. This is one of the most scenic and user- challenging with all of the uphill, downhill
to handle it all with ease. Consider taking a It’s perfect for kids, providing them with a friendly walks in Westchester, located on the terrain — you can climb 1,500 feet if you do
hike as an annual spring and fall event that sense of adventure as they navigate their way Hudson River. There are flat, paved walking the whole trail — so it might be better for
your kids will grow up looking forward to through different hiking paths. The loop paths that are good for strollers and there are adventurous high school-aged kids.
for years to come. provides an easy two-hour walk with differ- also benches and a lot of trees that provide — Jennifer Gross
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10 reasons why day camps are important
BY CARYN SYMONS AND
REBECCA ROSENGREN
I
f you are considering summer camp
for your child, you may be wondering
if it is the right fit for your child’s per-
sonality. Perhaps your child has never
spent much time away from you besides
going to school, or maybe your child has
special interests, and you are worried they
will feel out of place at camp.
Although each child is a unique individ-
ual, we believe summer camp is beneficial
for all kids. No matter what your child’s
interests are, camp helps children develop
important social, emotional and cognitive
skills. Best of all, children create memories
at camp that last a lifetime.
To help you decide if summer camp is
right for your child, we’ll explain the ben-
efits you can expect your child to gain as a
result of summer camp, and why summer
day camp matters.
Although each camp offers a special va- then going to bed. Although still struc- way to make new friends. When a child feels safe and secure, they
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tured, summer camp is more relaxed than feel free to explore their interests, to play
riety of activities, all camps offer the op- Promotes growth in a safe
portunity to make friends, learn new skills the school routine and provides time and environment and to laugh. Camp gives kids a chance to
and grow as a person. Why is summer freedom for spontaneous play. Although kids will enjoy the free- express themselves and learn who they are.
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camp important, and what are the benefits Free play is important to a child’s de- dom to play and choose activities that
of summer camp for your kids? Here is our velopment because they learn to develop interest them, camp also provides a safe, Develops lifelong skills
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list of 10 benefits of summer camp: creative thinking skills and explore their comforting and structured environment. During camp, children participate
Time for play imagination through play. Playtime cre- Campers follow a schedule and routine, in a variety of group activities. For
During the school year, children ates a safe place for children to express which provides a sense of security. This example, while participating in a sport, a
are used to the routine of making it their thoughts and emotions, creating structure also teaches responsibility and child learns how to work on a team, com-
to school on time, doing homework and stronger and happier kids and it’s a fun self-control. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22A
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Babies and preschoolers
It’s sleepy time
N
ewborns don’t yet have a sense of day some parents choose to room-share. Room-
and night. They sleep around the sharing is when you place your baby’s crib,
clock, and because their tiny stom- portable crib, play yard or bassinet in your
achs don’t hold enough breast milk own bedroom instead of in a separate nurs-
or formula to keep them satisfied for long, ery. This keeps baby nearby and helps with ondhand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Swaddling (wrapping the baby in a light blan-
they wake often to eat — no matter what feeding, comforting and monitoring at night. ket) can also help to soothe a crying baby. For
· Put your baby to sleep with a pacifier. But
time of day or night it is. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) the first months of your baby’s life, spoiling is
if your baby rejects the pacifier, don’t force it.
recommends room-sharing without bed-
How long will my newborn sleep? If the pacifier falls out during sleep, you don’t definitely not a problem. (In fact, newborns
sharing. have to replace it. If you’re breastfeeding, wait who are held or carried during the day tend
Newborns should get 14–17 hours of sleep
While room-sharing is safe, putting your until breastfeeding is firmly established. to have less colic and fussiness.)
over a 24-hour period, says the National
infant to sleep in bed with you is not. Bed-
Sleep Foundation. Some newborns may sleep When should I call the doctor?
sharing increases the risk of SIDS (sudden in- Helping your newborn sleep
up to 18–19 hours a day. While most parents can expect their new-
fant death syndrome) and other sleep-related Newborns follow their own schedule. Over
Newborns wake every couple of hours to born to sleep or catnap a lot during the day,
deaths. the next couple of weeks to months, you and
eat. Breastfed babies feed often, about every the range of what is normal is quite wide. If
Follow these recommendations for a safe your baby will begin to settle into a routine.
two or three hours. Bottle-fed babies tend you have questions about your baby’s sleep,
sleep environment for your little one: It may take a few weeks for your baby’s
to feed less often, about every three or four talk with your doctor.
· Always place your baby on his or her back brain to know the difference between night
hours.
Newborns who sleep for longer stretches
to sleep, not on the stomach or side. The rate and day. Unfortunately, there are no tricks Sleep and your preschooler
of SIDS has gone way down since the AAP to speed this up, but it helps to keep things Preschoolers need about 11-12 hours of
should be awakened to feed. Wake your
introduced this recommendation in 1992. quiet and calm during middle-of-the-night sleep each day, which can include a nap.
baby every three to four hours to eat until
· Use a firm sleep surface. Cover the mat- feedings and diaper changes. Try to keep There’s wiggle room about exact sleep times
he or she shows good weight gain, which
tress with a sheet that fits snugly. Make sure the lights low and resist the urge to play — the most important thing is to help kids
usually happens within the first couple of
your crib, bassinet or play yard meets current with or talk to your baby. This will send develop good, consistent habits for getting to
weeks. After that, it’s OK to let your baby
safety standards. the message that nighttime is for sleeping. sleep.
sleep for longer periods of time at night.
· Do not put anything else in the crib or If possible, let your baby fall asleep in the
The first months of a baby’s life can be Benefits of a bedtime routine
bassinet. Keep plush toys, pillows, blankets, crib at night so your little one learns that A bedtime routine is a great way to help
the hardest for parents, who might get up
unfitted sheets, quilts, comforters, sheepskins it’s the place for sleep. your preschooler get enough sleep. Here are
many times at night to tend to the baby.
and bumper pads out of your baby’s sleep Don’t try to keep your baby up during the a few things to keep in mind when creating
Each baby has a different sleep pattern.
area. day in the hopes that he or she will sleep bet- one:
Some start to sleep through the night (for
· Avoid overheating. Dress your infant for ter at night. Overly tired infants often have · Include a winding-down period during
five or six hours at a time) by 2 or 3 months
the room temperature, and don’t overbundle. more trouble sleeping at night than those the half hour before bedtime.
of age, but some don’t.
Watch for signs of overheating, such as sweat- who’ve had enough sleep during the day. · Stick to a bedtime, alerting your child
How should babies sleep? ing or feeling hot to the touch. If your newborn is fussy it’s OK to rock,
During the first weeks of a baby’s life, · Keep your baby away from smokers. Sec- cuddle and sing as your baby settles down. CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
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nap, and others when you hear your child
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both half an hour and 10 minutes before- chattering away, playing through the entire iste 021
hand. naptime. Reg 2020-2
· Keep consistent playtimes and mealtimes. for
· Avoid stimulants, such as caffeine, near Sleeping problems
bedtime. Preschoolers may have nightmares or night
· Make the bedroom quiet, cozy, and per- terrors and there may be many nights when
fect for sleeping. they have trouble falling asleep.
· Use the bed only for sleeping — not for Create a nighttime kit to keep near your
playing or watching TV. child’s bed for these times. The kit might in-
Early
· Limit food and drink before bedtime. clude a flashlight, a favorite book or music to
· Allow your child to choose which paja- play. Explain the kit, then put it in a special
mas to wear, which stuffed animal to take to place where your child can get to it in the
bed, etc. middle of the night.
Childhood
· Consider playing soft, soothing music. Favorite objects like stuffed animals and
· Tuck your child into bed snugly for a feel- blankets also can help kids feel safe. If your
ing of security. child doesn’t have a favorite, go shopping
together to pick out a warm, soft blanket or
A note on naps
stuffed animal.
Most preschoolers do still need naps dur-
ing the day. They tend to be very active —
running around, playing, going to school and
exploring their surroundings — so it’s a good
Some parents get into the habit of lying
down next to their preschoolers until they fall
asleep. While this may do the trick tempo-
Center
idea to give them a special opportunity to rarily, it won’t help sleeping patterns in the The journey starts here…
slow down. Even if your child can’t fall asleep, long run. It’s important to give comfort and
try to set aside some quiet time during the reassurance, but kids need to learn how to fall
day for relaxing. (And you’ll probably benefit asleep independently. Establishing a routine
from a break too!) where you have to be there for your child to
The best way to encourage napping is to go to sleep will make it hard for both of you
set up a routine for your child, just as you do — and be unfair to your child — if you start A play-centered
for bedtime. Your preschooler, not wanting leaving beforehand.
to miss out on any of the action, may resist If you’re worried about your preschooler’s nursery program for 2s,
a nap, but it’s important to keep the routine sleeping patterns, talk with your doctor. Al- 3s, and 4s, nurturing
firm and consistent. Explain that this is quiet though there isn’t one sure way to raise a good
time and that you want your child to start sleeper, most kids have the ability to sleep
self-confidence,
out in bed, but that it’s OK to play in the well and work through any sleeping prob- individual growth, and
bedroom quietly if he or she can’t sleep. lems. The key is to establish healthy bedtime social development.
How long should naps last? For however habits early on.
long you feel your preschooler needs to get Reprinted with permission from KidsHealth.
some rest. Usually, about an hour is suffi- For more articles like this, visit KidsHealth.org
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RECOMMENDED READING
Good books for kids!
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“Reading is fundamental” Books recommended by staff A colorful touch-and-feel book that Books recommended by
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side and had more books “Giraffe Problems” by Jory John
than toys, a time when vid- “Dr. De Soto” by William Steig
Self-conscious about his too long, too “What is Given from the Heart” by
eo games were just coming into play. The Despite his concern about being eaten
elastic, too patterned neck and tired of Patricia C. McKissack, newly illustrated by
world has changed but, no matter what, by his patient, a mouse-dentist knows he
hiding and lamenting, this giraffe meets April Harrison
must do the right thing and help a fox
books and reading remain fundamental in a turtle who needs what he has, and they For a sweet mother/son snuggle-up
who is suffering from a toothache.
all our lives. There are so many books out become friends. read. “Misery loves company,” Mama says
there to choose from for kids that adults “Be a Friend” by Salina Yoon “Chicken Soup With Rice” by Maurice to James Otis. It’s been a rough couple of
will also enjoy reading to and with young- Miming, while an extraordinary talent, Sendak months for them, but Mama says as long as
sters. Enjoy these recommendations from is a lonely way of communicating. When A classic with a great rhyming refrain they have their health and strength, they’re
local experts: this young mime meets Joy, his new class- that toddlers enjoy repeating over and over
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