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THE PEDIATRIC VILLAGE
Winter Edition 2021
SentaraPediatricPhysicians.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 HOPE, FAITH & A NEW YEAR
4 HELLO HALO
5 ASK THE DOC
6 SENTARA IN THE COMMUNITY
7 GOOD FORTUNE FOODS
9 GOOD FORTUNE FISH STICKS
10 MLK EVENT
12 POSITIVE THINKING
13 RESOURCES
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"It Takes a
Village to
Raise a
Child."
-a West African Proverb
HOPE, FAITH & A NEW YEAR
As the clocks rang out at midnight, we found ourselves facing a new winter season, a new
year, and a new normal. Most of us have been eagerly awaiting this new year, since 2020
was filled with challenges, trauma and tragedy. But as the bells rang out around the globe
signally the entrance of 2021, one thing was clear – in unity, we can rebuild, our lives can be
revived and hope will prevail. We are a people of faith. We are people steeped in a legacy
of resiliency. 2021 is an opportunity for an optimistic reset. And that reset starts with our
state of mind. When asked by my colleagues how I am doing, I made the decision to answer
“defiantly joyful.” Joy, hope and faith is a decision we make in the face of the most challenging
of circumstances.
No matter what we are experiencing in our homes, our families and communities, we must
compel our better natures to lead us, always mindful that the children are watching. Let us
all resolve to seek to choose hope over despair. Choose faith over doubt. Choose joy over
sadness. You are not walking this journey alone. The positive decisions we make impacts
how we take care of ourselves and all of those around us. Let us keep moving forward,
progressing, positive and becoming our very best selves.
Vanessa L. Hill, MFA, MPH, PMP (she/her/ella)
Editor & Outreach Program Manager
Sentara Ambulatory Care Div ision
- Pediatric Serv ices
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HELLO HALO
Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones
The Consortium for Infant and Child Health (CINCH) at Eastern Virginia Medical School has
created HALO at Home to continue teaching the award winning HALO curriculum despite the
challenges presented by the coronavirus (COVID-19). HALO at Home is a free online learning
program that empowers preschoolers to make healthy choices by teaching self-esteem,
communication, and the difference between healthy and harmful behavior. The program is divided
into 12 video lessons that are accompanied by fun activities that children can do at home. Parents
and caregivers can click HERE to fill out a short registration form to stay updated on new videos
and activities.
Tierra Langley
Program Coordinator/Research Assistant |
Consortium for Infant and Child Health (CINCH)
Eastern Virginia Medical School
(757) 446-5708
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ASK THE DOC Time is money and quality time
What are some ways we with a caregiver is one of the
can reduce our children’s most valuable offerings that you
stress since everywhere can give to your child. When
we turn the talk and that time is spent in playing
atmosphere seems games, reading stories, listening
negative? intently to them, or simply doing
~Kelsey C. nothing except enjoying a quiet
moment, both you and your child
will be refreshed. Remember
Dear Kelsey, what simple activities your child
enjoyed doing before electronic
There are many ways that life gadgets. Remember how you
intrudes into our homes and lived your everyday normal
personal lives. In less stressful routine. When you reflect on
times, these intrusions may even be those simpler times, you will get
seen as beneficial. However, now to the basic needs of your child.
would be a most opportune time to
reconsider what is important and
necessary for adults and kids. The Our children want to be safe and
following exercise may provide loved or at least to feel that way.
immediate and lasting benefits. A gentle touch, a comforting hug,
creating a silly humorous
First, you as your child's caregiver moment, or watching a fun
need to ensure that you are taking movie together is easier to
care of yourself. Any activity that deliver and an effective way to
impairs your ability to get adequate consciously protect our children
sleep, exercise and time for from the negative.
reflection, needs to be set aside.
One of my young patients told me
about deleting all social media apps
from her cell phone. The decision
was not easy, but within 24 hours of
doing so, my patient began to feel
better. That bold action was not
selfish, but self-preserving.
C. Stev e Vinson, M.D., FAAP
Pediatric Physicians – Virginia Beach
, your baby w ill need a hat. Make sure (757) 252-9600
you keep your new born's tender skin out
of the sun. If the w eather is unpleasant,
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SENTARA IN THE COMMUNITY
GET YOUR FLU SHOT
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GOOD FORTUNE FOODS
After the end of a particularly trying year, 2021 has been exceptionally appealing as an
opportunity for fresh beginnings and luck. Starting the new year with hopes of luck and success
is not a new concept. In fact, traditions for ringing in the new year are a common practice all
around the world. As a Registered Dietitian and full time foodie, the food-focused good luck
traditions are always my favorite. Lucky for me, there are quite a few! Try out one (or a few) of
these traditions as a family. Use it as an opportunity to learn about different cultures and discuss
what each individual wishes for in the new year.
Black eyed peas, greens, and cornbread
A meal made of pennies, dollars and gold! Whether you enjoy them all or just one or two, this
United States New Years tradition has a rich history. Back in the days of slavery, beans, greens,
and cornmeal were commonly incorporated in meals. With limited rations, especially meat,
enslaved African Americans relied on creativity around available foods to make meals. Even
further, after the Civil War, many crops were ruined but black-eyed peas prevailed. Since they
are ultimately simple to grow and nutrient dense, many credit this legume as an important crop for
preventing starvation during this difficult time. Also, it’s thought that black-eyed peas obtained
their status of luck because they were eaten in celebration of the newfound freedom of enslaved
African Americans after the Emancipation Proclamation. In addition, some of its tradition around
luck started from the Jewish Talmud. A mistranslation, which confused rubia (fenugreek seeds)
with lubia (black-eyed peas), resulted in an inclusion of black-eyed peas on the Jewish New Year.
When Jews came to the United States, the tradition for good-luck only continued.
Fish
A traditional Chinese New Year dish, fish is symbolic of both wealth and surplus. For starters,
since the scales on fish resemble coins, this has become a popular meal for bringing luck for
wealth into the New Year. In addition, in Chinese, fish sounds like “surplus.” Chinese culture
places value on savings and having a surplus at the end of each year. It is believed that if you
have saved a surplus by the end of one year, you are likely to make more in the new year.
Grapes
In Spain, eating grapes as the clocks strike midnight is a customarysuperstitions for wishes of
luck. Specifically, the key is to eat 12 grapes (in 12 seconds) for each month of the year. It’s
symbolic of luck in all 12 months of the new year. A tradition and sometimes a bit competitive,
the task of eating all 12 grapes in 12 seconds is usually accompanied by a bell ringing each
second. If all 12 grapes are eaten by the 12th ring, then you will be blessed with a year of luck.
If playing this game as a family, consider skipping the time constraint or substituting raisins for the
little ones to avoid a potential choking hazard.
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GOOD FORTUNE FOODS cont.
Pomegranate
In many areas of Greece, eating pomegranate is traditionally a symbol of good luck for the new
year. For the new year, families gather together to smash a pomegranate. Typically, it is hung
on the front door, rolled around, and then smacked. The more seeds that disperse across the
floor are to indicate the luck that will come in the new year. Some go as far as bringing their
pomegranate to church for additional blessings beforehand. Lastly, using the right hand is also
customary, as it is believed to be the good luck hand. If smashing a pomegranate doesn’t sound
like your cup of tea, cut open a pomegranate with the kids and share the tradition by discussing
the symbolism of the seeds.
Mandarin Oranges
A custom of Southern Chinese origin, exchanging small citrus fruits, like mandarin oranges, is a
tradition for good luck in celebration of the Chinese New Year. In Cantonese, the pronunciation
of giving mandarin oranges, “song gam,” is similar to “giving gold.” Because of this, the exchange
has become a symbol of wishing success to the recipient. A fun activity for the family could be
choosing a friend, neighbor, or family member to give a mandarin orange to.
Whether you start new traditions or continue old ones, it’s only an opportunity to grow closer
together as a family. In addition, learning about different cultures while promoting well wishes to
others is always a win-win. Here’s to a happy and healthy new year!
Amber Hannon, MS
Registered Dietitian
Coaching Carrot
www.coachingcarrot.com
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GOOD FORTUNE FISH STICKS
When done serve these fun and tasty fish sticks
with a steamed veggie or your kids' favorite sauces
like barbecue, honey-mustard, tartar or ketchup.
Ingredients
16 oz. white fish fillet
2 large egg white
¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground
¼ cup flaxseed, ground
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup bread crumbs, plain
1 oz. parmesan cheese, shredded
¼ cup avocado or olive oil
Instructions
Step 1
Cut fish into strips; set aside. Prepare an
assembly line for you and the kids to get started.
Here's what you
need in the lineup:
1 st Dish: Egg and pepper (whisked together)
2 nd Dish: Flaxseed, breadcrumbs, Old Bay,
Parmesan, and salt.
3 rd Dish: large empty plate for placing prepped
fish sticks before cooking.
Step 2
Heat 1/8 cup of oil in a large skillet over
medium-high.
Step 3
Place half the fish into skillet in a single layer.
Cook On each side for 4 minutes, allowing to
brown evenly. Add more oil if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Y ield: 4 f ishsticks Serv ing Size: 1 f ishstick
Per Serv ing:
401 calories; 26 g total f at; 4 g saturated f at;
73 mg cholesterol; 452 mg sodium; 29 g protein;
3 g f iber; 12 g carbohy drates; and1 g sugar.
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Positive Thinking Exercise
Sometimes, our negative thoughts cause us to feel anxious. When we think that we won’t be
successful or won’t be able to cope with a situation, then we may become anxious. Changing
how we think about situations can help us learn to cope with anxiety. Below are some
situations that could cause feelings of anxiety. For each example, list a negative way of
thinking about the situation and a positive way of thinking about the situation.
Situation Negative Thinking Positive Thinking
You have to take a test. Sample “I’ll try the best I can and be
“I’m going to fail. This is happy with that. It will be o.k.”
going to be too hard.”
You are watching the
television.
You need to ask your
teacher a question.
You are going to the
doctor/dentist.
You are going to bed and
you are afraid of the dark.
You try to get your school
work perfect.
You are shy and some
new kids try to talk with
you.
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