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{CONNECTIONS} FALL 2009 Promoting Safe Nurturing Families
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THE WORLD OF READING
ACTIVITIES
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2009
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BABIES
teenagers
we’ve got to
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be flexible
more!
plus much
Photo by Kelly Sparks, Smiles In There Photography (241-8250)
{BOBBI KLINE}
Supporting Families
in Mesa County
Welcome to the Fall edition of the the most, Program C addresses posi-
Mesa County Family Connections. tive guidance and discipline, language,
Fall always seems to be a good time motor, cognitive, and social-emotional
for change, and here at Strong Fami- development. All three programs are
lies, Safe Kids we are taking steps offered in English and Spanish.
forward to making some new and excit- SNUGGLE-UP PROGRAM
ing changes. During this past year, Offers free Snuglis (front pack infant car-
we have surveyed numerous parents riers) to eligible families of newborns.
of children prenatal to age three and
PARENTING THAT WORKS
have asked them what programs they
Offers parent education classes in two
would like to have to help support their
distinct curricula. First is S.T.E.P. (Sys-
parenting of babies and toddlers. We tematic Training for Effective Parent-
have listened to their requests and are ing), and the second and newly added is
responding. We are eliminating some the Love and Logic curriculum. Both
past programs and starting the process classes are offered in English and Span-
of adding some new and exciting pro- ish, and meet the needs of three distinct
grams for parents. Although these new target groups: those parenting young
programs create opportunity, they also children (0-6 years), middle (7-13 years)
generate a need for additional fund- and teens (14-20 years).
ing, so we will start slowly and hope to
MESA COUNTY
grow them very soon. We will officially FAMILY CONNECTIONS
announce all the new changes in our Provides parenting information in a
January Family Connections issue. newspaper format, inserted quarterly
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS PROGRAM in the Grand Junction Free Press and
Bright Beginnings information is designed Offers parents support and information, otherwise placed throughout the commu-
providing free packets of valuable mate- nity. Content includes informative par-
for newborns through toddlers. Call us today rials designed for newborns to age three, enting articles and related, lists of local
and is offered in three separate phases: resources and free activities for families,
- we’ll give you a packet of powerful tools •Bright Beginnings Program A: Via
and business ads.
to help you get your baby started on a bright home and group visits, Program A Bobbi Kline, executive director of Strong Fami-
targets parents of children ages 0-12 lies, Safe Kids. For more information on Strong
beginning. We’ll meet you at home, work months and focuses on the celebra- Families, Safe Kids and our programs please
feel free to contact us at (970) 254-8240 or visit
tion of the birth, while providing par-
or any other community setting that’s easy ents with information on community
our website at www.strongfamiliessafekids.com.
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{PARENTS’ CORNER | articles written by local parents}
BY JENNIFER REILLY
SOOTHING A
m
would either play peek-a-boo or dance
the laundry over him as I folded it. My
son loved this and often made a game
out of trying to get a hold of the article
Y YOUNGEST SON hand the babe off and enjoy my alone / home mother to a baby. of clothing and pull it out of my hands.
just turned a dinner making time. People tend to be extremely drawn Since babies like to be carried and
year and has Both attachment parenting and to babies, so strapping your baby on like to be in motion, it is easy to exer-
blossomed ethno pediatric research (an anthropo- for an outing to the grocery store, cise with them. The easiest way to do
into a playful, logical perspective) stress the impor- library, or other errand running can this is simply to go on a walk. There
laughing, clapping, soon-to-be toddler. tance of babywearing and carrying. also provide some adult interaction are also a variety of mother and baby
As a younger baby, he was what some Babies like being in close proximity to and conversation as people congregate exercise books and videos available.
might call “high-needs.” While all others, especially their mothers. It is around you to tell you how cute your My son really enjoyed a postpartum
babies have immeasurable needs, my the only way that they know they are baby is, ask you questions about him/ mother and child yoga workout that we
son’s seemed to be rather difficult to safe. For thousands of years, human her, and tell their own baby stories. followed from a DVD. Check them out
meet. He slept very little and insisted evolution occurred while most humans Another fun outing is to hit up neigh- during an outing to the library and fi nd
on being carried around the majority lived in tribal communities where a borhood yard sales. Not only are you one that fits you and your baby’s style.
of his waking hours. whole village did raise the children getting out of the house and interact- Towards the end of my alone time
For the fi rst couple of months of his together and babies were held or worn ing with other adults, who know what with my babe, just before fetching
life, he was content with rocking, so I most of the day. kind of good deals are to be had. It is a his older brother from school, I would
would rock him and read for hours a It is far more difficult to constantly great way to save money on clothes and reward my hard work babywearing,
day. As he grew, so to did his need for hold or carry a baby when you are toys as long as you don’t get carried baby entertaining, and chore under-
stimulation; he really preferred to be home alone all day. I highly recommend away. It also follows the most impor- taking with a warm and soothing bath
on the move (with me carrying him). getting out to visit family or friends at tant rule of “going green”: REUSE. together. My son loves being in the
At fi rst this was extremely trying for least once a week. Most other adults, There are an abundance of differ- water, so this made for some pleas-
me, but I developed a groove and filled whose shoulders and backs don’t ache ent baby wearing products available ant time together. While it was hard
my day with activities that satisfied and are not sleep deprived, love the including slings, frontpacks, and back- to wash my hair and get totally clean
him while I was accomplishing some opportunity to hold a baby for a couple packs. Slings are ideal for newborns while supporting him, my feet got a
things for myself at the same time. of hours. The adult company is also key that need a lot of neck support. Many good soaking without the backache
When my husband got home, I could to keeping one’s sanity as a stay-at- slings are designed to be used for car- from bending over the tub.
TEENAGERS
We’ve Got to be Flexible
BY SA M RASCON
Robert L. Orr,
D.D.S., M.S.D.
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Grand Junction
Orthodontics, PC
I M E S H AV E C H A NGED our dad say “no” we asked” why”,
and being a parent of he said because” I said so”. When we 500 Patterson Road
a teenager is becom- were teenagers we told ourselves that
ing more difficult; our we would never say that to our chil- Grand Junction, CO 81506
children have access
to instant infor ma-
dren. Now we find ourselves saying
the same thing, or telling our children
(970) 243-1532
tion. Communication
between their friends
“don’t question me”? How many times
did we here our parents tell us “when
1-800-261-1532
is easier, with use of cells phones that you turn 18 you can move out and have
can send pictures, utilize internet chat
and web cams. So with all this in mind
your own rules, this is my house and
my rules”, and how we could not wait
Experience Does Matter!!
do we as dads have to be more control- until we moved out. Sometimes our Let Dr. Robert L. Orr and his staff show you the difference
ling, maybe? own stubbornness can be our down fall; experience can make! Dr. Orr and his staff cumulatively have
Parenting teenagers is not an easy children will model after their parents.
in excess of 275 years of combined orthodontic experience.
task, it is not like when they were 6 I was fi nding myself in some tough sit-
and they believed everything that dad uations with my teenage boy. The more
told them to be true. I remember how I demanded from him, the more my son Children should be checked between ages 8 & 9 to determine
my son and I loved to go the park to rebelled; I found that when I started to future needs as some problems are best treated early. However,
play catch, or swing. Now he is grow- change how I viewed my son, and how Dr. Orr only starts orthodontic treatment at the appropriate
ing up, wanting to be independent I communicated to him, his rebellious
time to get the best results in the shortest amount of time.
and hanging out with dad is no longer attitude faded. It can seem difficult at
as important as hanging out with his times but, try to be more flexible. You Many young patients go into a growth-guidance program to
friends. Talking on the phone, going to will fi nd that when you treat your ado- be seen periodically to assure baby teeth are being lost at the
the movies, and making sure he has the lescent as a maturing young adult, the correct times to help guide permanent teeth for ideal eruption.
right clothes are more important. As relationship with your teenager will This is where experience counts!
your adolescent grows and changes you grow stronger. After all, we want them
must also grow and change as well. In to know that they can come to us when
order to keep a healthy bonding rela- they need some guidance, or positive Grand Junction Orthodontics offers state-of-the art
tionship you must change the way you reassurance. “Wilckodontic” Orthodontic treatment to teens & adults in as
view and treat this maturing young We have to remember that they are little as 7-9 months! For more information on “Wilckodontic”
adult. They are no longer children, so no longer children; they are young treatment (www.fastortho.com) and all the benefits Grand
it will be very important as a parent to adults, we have to try to let go; but
Junction Orthodontics can offer your family please call for an
acquire new skills of communication, that it can be very difficult. It is a
discipline, and confl ict resolution. tough balancing act, our children need appointment or visit their website.
Society has instilled in us that we us to be consistent and clear about www.gjtbraces.com
are the head of household. We find our expectations, rules and values.
ourselves setting rules that we think We aren’t around our kids as much
are promoting values, guidance, and anymore. All we can hope for is that
ue
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self discipline. While our teenage fam- they take what we have tried so hard Sm
ily members are fi nding ways around as fathers to instill in them, and make ile Val
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them or think that they are totally good decisions when they head out on s to Your Fac
unreasonable. How many times did their own.
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{BOOK REVIEWS}
explore
for the youngest
OUT CAME THE SUN
Compiled & Illustrated by
Heather Collins
There are many
nursery rhyme
books to choose
t
fast, a droopy eared little puppy looks
abashed because he ate a mop in “Hig-
gledy Piggledy Pop.” Collins has illus-
trated many well-received books for
HE HOLIDAYS WILL BE UPON children but this one is especially nice.
us before we k now it.
There are many children’s SLEEPYTIME RHYME
books with holiday themes and Written & Illustrated by Remy Charlip
the librarians at any of the Mesa Mother s w i l l
County Libraries will be happy to love this book
help you select books for Hallow- because it cap-
een, Thanksgiving, and Christ- tu r e s i n gen-
mas. But I would like to suggest tle colors and
poetry as an excellent way to words the love
celebrate holidays and everyday. she feels for her
If you are like most of us, your baby and the joy
first introduction to poetry was that love brings
Mother Goose and those short her. Babies and
verses are still among the best toddlers will love the sound of the
ways to engage young children’s pleasing rhyme. “I love/your special/
interest in rhyme and rhythm. face,/your eyes,/your mouth./I love/
But for many of us poetry eventu- your knees,/your north,/your south.”
ally became less about something The mother croons as she dances with
to enjoy and more about some- her child in her arms. This is a lovely
thing to endure. That is a shame book that could become a favorite bed-
because poets are still writing time story in the same vein as “Good-
and many of them are writing night Moon.” It would make a wonder-
for children. Adults in children’s ful baby shower gift if paired with a
lives are influential in so many soft blanket.
ways. A parent, grandparent,
aunt or uncle who takes the time preschool-kindergarten
to read poetry with children will
be laying the groundwork for a BOW WOW MEOW MEOW
lifetime of loving language in all Written & Illustrated
its forms. If you give a child a by Douglas Florian
book, make the commitment to It i s h a r d t o
read the poems aloud with them. imagine an
You will come away from the adult or child
experience enriched and so will who won’t laugh
the lucky child. The following at the 21 poems
books are among the hundreds and pictures in
available in libraries, bookstores, this collection.
or online. As always, these titles For example, a
have been librarian selected, painting of a poodle in a swirl of curls
grandmother recommended, and complete with pink hair bow is com-
child approved. plimented by a four line poem playing
off the words “oodles” and “poodles.”
“Poodles have oodles and oodles of verses are written in both English and
curls/which makes poodle boys look like Spanish and trip pleasingly from the
poodle girls./ the curls may have whirls, tongue in either language. But the best
while the whirls may have swirls./ Poo- parts of the book are the illustrations
dles have oodles and oodles of curls. which are wonderfully intricate. It is
fun for kids and adults to look together
KINDERGARTEN KIDS: RIDDLES, for the hidden letters, classic art, and
REBUSES, WIGGLES, GIGGLES, other items that may be found if one is
AND MORE willing to spend a little time looking.
Written by Stephanie Calemson & Since we live in dinosaur country, this
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet is defi nitely a must have book for Mesa
T he c he e r f u l County kids.
and or ig inal
poems i n th is TIE YOUR SOCKS AND CLAP
collection focus YOUR FEET, MIXED UP POEM
o n a c t i v i t i e s Written by Lenny Hort &
which are famil- Illustrated by Stephen Kroniger
iar to children T he humor in
in preschool and the poems is
k i nderga r ten. dep endent on
Attendance, word play that
recess, classroom pets, and classroom most ch ildren
learning are illustrated in bright colors fi nd irresistible.
with happy children going about their For ex a mple:
busy day. This book is a good choice to “Open your
read to little ones who may be appre- eyes and go to
hensive about starting school, but kids sleep,/ I’ll sing
who already attend school will love you to sleep
seeing their daily activities portrayed
in such a positive manner.
with
that
soothing
illustrate
screams.”
the book
The collages
are large and
Families come in different sizes. One size doesn’t fit all.
colorful and add to the book’s appeal. Mesa County Health Department
HOWDI DO Family Planning Clinic
Written by Woody Guthrie & READ-ALOUD RHYMES FOR THE
Illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky VERY YOUNG
A f unny little Selected by Jack Prelutsky &
yellow dog wear- Illustrated by Marc Brown
ing a plaid shirt This is an excel-
g r e at s ever y- lent book with
one he me et s over 200 poems
wh ile walk ing that will carry
down the street. c h i ld r en f r om
Ever y ma n, toddler to early
woman, child, and animal is met with elementary
a paw shake and a chorus of “Howjee, g r a de s . M a ny
heejee, hijee, hojee,/ Hodi do, sir, doo- of the poets will
dle-doo/Howdi doosle, doodle-doozie.” be fa m i l ia r to
The oversize illustrations are wildly the adults in a child’s life: Ogden Nash,
exuberant and when coupled with the A.A. Milne, and Robert Lewis Steven-
silly song make this book irresistible son among them. But these are not stale
fun for reader and listener. poems from long dead authors. Instead
they are lively and easy to read aloud.
kindergarten-3rd grade The book includes holiday poems and
poems for each month. Illustrator Marc
ALFA-DINO-BET Brown (creator of the “Arthur” books)
Written & Illustrated by L.C. Sugar captures the mood of each verse just
Sugar is a pen right. His illustrations sparkle with
n a me for two mischievous children and funny ani-
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