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10 EXPECTING Vaccines help keep mom, baby healthy

12 BABIES | 0-1 YEARS

Colic: Try these easy solutions

14 TODDLERS | 1-3 YEARS

Kids need a fully present parent

16 TYKES | 4-8 YEARS Lake Rudolph, Holiday World, Splashin’ Safari a blast

18 PRETEENS | 9-12 YEARS Undiagnosed vision problems can affect learning

26 TEENS | 13-18 YEARS Finding money for college: Begin early

29, 30 FUNNY THINGS KIDS SAY Local families share their funny stories

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Family Travel Review: Holiday World, Splashin’ Safari and Lake Rudolph Campground

Expecting moms need to be up on vaccines

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11 Infant stress linked to future behavior problems19 Cyber bullying: Don’t take it lightly19 IYI video includes Internet safety tips 20 Brighter futures are offshoot of STEM: Science, technology, engineering, math essential for economic growth22 STEM learning way of life at Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne 31 Artkick helps kids to start loving art32 Indiana Nonprofit Summit Oct. 1-2 37 Report: 9,000-plus public school bullying cases

34-37 FAMILY EVENTS Activities for you and your family

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Contents & Recipe

Stuffed pasta is easy to make ahead

INGREDIENTS:• 16 jumbo pasta shells (plus

a few extra to allow for breakages)

• 8 oz. spinach leaves, well-washed

• 1 (15 oz.) container part-skim ricotta

• 4 oz. frozen, cooked shrimp,

• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano or Italian herb mix

• • 2 eggs• 1 (28 oz.) can crushed

tomatoes with garlic and basil• 1/3 cup/1 oz. grated

Parmigiano Reggiano

• 1/4 cup shredded basil

DIRECTIONS:Preheat oven to 350.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the shells according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water and reserve.Place the spinach in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until wilted (about 3 minutes). Drain, and when cool enough to handle, squeeze out as much water

spinach.In a bowl, combine ricotta,

chopped shrimp, spinach, oregano, garlic and eggs. Season with salt and pepper.Stuff the shells with the ricotta mixture.Pour the tomatoes into a 9” x 12” baking dish. Place the stuffed shells into the baking dish on top of the sauce with the open side of each shell facing up.Sprinkle with Parmigiano and bake for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with basil and serve.Makes 4 servings.Recipe courtesy of the National Pasta Association

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The focus of this issue is STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — the subjects that hold the key to promising careers for many students. As you grow in your

understanding of STEM you will see how those subjects affect each one of us in our day to day lives.

No age is too young to introduce children to STEM concepts. For example, watching the birds at the bird feeder, discussing birds and what they do and learning more about their varieties, habitats and migrations are all STEM-related activities that can have positive impact on academic success, future careers and overall enjoyment of life.

Branching out from STEM, we have many other important topic areas in this issue. No matter what age your children or grandchildren are, please be sure to read Becky Calhoun’s article about marijuana facts and myths. Study after study confi rms marijuana’s great harm to the growing brain. The more parents know the better they can truthfully and convincingly impart this information to their children. Despite what you may think, teens do listen to their parents. They watch them, too, beginning the moment they are born. Actions always speak louder than words.

Thank you to each of you who has written for this issue, shared photos, submitted ideas and/or supported the Family advertisers in print and online. You make this magazine possible.

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Doucette is the presentation editor for KPC Media Group, leading design and layout for several of its publications. She, her husband, Stephen, daughters Ella, 7, and Eva, 4 live in Huntertown. She can be e-mailed at [email protected].

Oler is the marketing director of Kids Email. She provides tools and information to help parents keep their kids safe online. More information at helpguide.org/

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Coffman is the program manager for the College and Career Counseling (C3) initiative of the Indiana Youth Institute. C3 offers

-life.org and triptocol-lege.org websites, which allow Hoosier students to explore career options and Hoosier students and

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Contributors

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Dr. Carl MYERS

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Before becomingpregnant, a womanshould be up-to-dateon routine adult vaccines. This will helpprotect her and herchild. Live vaccinesshould be givena month or morebefore pregnancy.Inactivated vaccinescan be given beforeor during pregnancy,if needed.

A mother’simmunity is passed along to her baby duringpregnancy. This will protect the baby from somediseases during the fi rst few months of life until thebaby can get vaccinated.

Flu vaccineIt is safe, and very important, for a pregnant

woman to receive the inactivated fl u vaccine. Apregnant woman who gets the fl u is at risk forserious complications and hospitalization. To learnmore about preventing the fl u, visit the CDC website atcdc.gov/fl u.

Tdap vaccineWomen should get adult tetanus, diphtheria

and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) during eachpregnancy. Ideally, the vaccine should be givenbetween 27 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.

TravelMany vaccine-preventable diseases, rarely seen in

the United States, are still common in other parts of the world. A pregnant woman planning internationaltravel should talk to her health professional aboutvaccines. Information about vaccines can be found atCDC’s traveler’s health website at cdc.gov/travel.

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Studies indicate infants’ brains react to external stresses, even while they sleep. Things like domestic conflicts, violence and other traumatic events can influence a person’s behavior later in life — even if they don’t have any conscious memory of the original stress.

Researcher and infant mental health specialist Julie Ribaudo said “toxic stresses” can result in many different problems, including attention and learning disorders, depression and anxiety, and even mood and anger regulation.

“It’s sort of like the best-kept secret of why America is so violent,” she said. “It’s because we really don’t take good care of our children at a national, policy level.”

The problem is especially serious with families in poverty who experience economic and other social stresses every day, Ribaudo added. “If we can first admit as a society that infants and toddlers are adversely effected by their experiences, and sort of not protect ourselves from the pain of that, then we can begin to look at public policy, funding and training that can alter the course,” she said.

A study published in the journal “Early Human Development” found that massage therapy reduces stress in premature infants, in addition to aiding in the development of their nervous systems.

Infant stress linked to future behavior problems

Babies

Childhood vaccinesPregnancy is a good time to learn about childhood

vaccines. Parents-to-be can learn more about childhood vaccines from the CDC parents guide and from the child and adolescent vaccination schedules. This information can be downloaded and printed at cdc.gov/vaccines.

After pregnancyIt is safe for a woman to receive routine vaccines right

after giving birth, even while she is breastfeeding. A woman who has not received the new vaccine for the prevention of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) should be vaccinated right after delivery.

Vaccinating a new mother against pertussis (whooping cough) reduces the risk to her infant too. Also, a woman who is not immune to measles, mumps and rubella and/or varicella (chicken pox) should be vaccinated before leaving the hospital. If inactivated influenza vaccine was not given during pregnancy, a woman should receive it now because it will protect her infant. LAIV may be an option.

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BY ROSHAN KADERALI

Crying is a baby’s way of letting us know something is wrong. When the crying becomes excessive and lasts for longer than three hours a day, it may be a sign that you have a colicky baby on your hands.

When dealing with a colicky baby, mothers suffer just as much as their little ones; calming a seemingly inconsol-able infant can be frustrating, and mothers will do anything to soothe symptoms, even if it means staying up all hours of the night.

Whether you are new to motherhood or you are already a mother of four, it can be hard to know exactly what to do when colic strikes. Luckily, there are some easy solutions to help ease your baby’s pain and discomfort and help bring bliss back into the home!

WHITE NOISE: Sometimes, all it takes to soothe a colicky infant is a little bit of white noise. The most popular white noise used to relax a baby during colicky periods is the vacuum; however a white noise machine, a recorded heartbeat, the shower or other household appliances have also been effective.

MASSAGE AND SWADDLE: Some soothing contact can change a baby’s whole mood. Try massaging them gently, or wrapping them tightly in a blanket to provide a safe, relaxing environment similar to the snug feeling your baby was used to inside the womb. Likewise, holding the baby will provide a similar

feeling, and if one position does not work, try shifting to another.

EASE A GASSY TUMMY: Colicky babies tend to swallow air while crying, which can result in painful gassiness. Try a natural supplement, gripe water or antigas drops containing herbs such as ginger, dill or fennel, which settle the stomach and help relax cramping muscles, while also being safe for your baby.

KEEP AN EYE ON BABY’S DIET: Intolerance to certain foods or ingredients may upset your baby and cause tummy troubles as well. If you are breastfeeding, try switching out certain foods from your diet to see how your baby reacts. If your baby is on formula, it may be beneficial to switch to one with different ingredi-ents — just be sure to talk to your baby’s doctor before making any significant dietary changes.

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BY LANISSA MAGGERT

We have all been there,sitting across the tablefrom people when theybecome distracted by asmart phone and quicklybecome disengaged. Asthey check their phonesto receive a text messageor connect to one of themany apps downloadedonto their mobile device,they often becomeunaware of the people around them.

So, what message does this send? How doesit make us feel? Generally, we feel unimportant,disrespected and annoyed. We get the message thatwe are not as interesting or as valued as the personor information coming through their phones. Asparents, this is not what we want our children tofeel — that we can’t put down our mobile devices tospend time with them.

We have learned from research that the face-to-face, relationship-based interactions are how youngchildren — especially birth to age 3 — developimportant social, emotional, language and cognitive

skills. These early skills prepare them for school andultimately help them to be successful in life.

Infant and toddlers are learning the importantlesson of trust. They learn very early in infancyabout who they can count on to meet their basicneeds. They learn that when they are hungry andcry, their loving adult will promptly respond andfeed them. As they become toddlers and enjoy beingmore independent, they still count on the relation-ship and trust formed between them and theirparent to be consistent.

If they fall, they are helped up.If they point excitedly to a dog across the street,

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their parent will join in that excitement with them.

They need a fully present parent to smile and point with them and say, “You see that little brown dog over there!” Young children learn through their everyday experiences and interac-tions, including mealtimes, bathing or running errands.

It is unclear how much of a lifelong impact a parent’s smartphone use will have on a child’s overall development. However, Dr. Rahil Briggs, director of pediatric behavioral health services at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, said, “The single most powerful predictor of a child’s vocabu-lary is conversations with the child.”

Just as a child’s body needs good nutrition to grow in a healthy way, a child’s brain needs meaningful interac-tions and conversations to support and nurture brain development. Talking with and reading to your child does

make an impact.If parents are engaged with their

smartphones and not their child, they are missing these critical opportunities. When parents are focused on a mobile device, their interactions with their children often become less frequent, less meaningful, or even nonexistent.

Parents may find it helpful to give themselves simple rules to follow regarding the use of their mobile devices.

• Limit the amount of time on your mobile device.

• Choose to put the device away for a time until children have gone to bed.

• Ban mobile devices during meals and other family interaction times, both at home and away.

By following some simple, self-made rules, parents may see an immediate positive impact on relationships with their children and others around them.

The Early Childhood Alliance is a wonderful resource for parents.

Its parent newsletter provides helpful articles and links on a wide variety of topics.

Sign up for the newsletter at ECAlliance.org.

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BY ERIN DOUCETTE

Recently we spent two nights in Lake Rudolph Campground and RV Resort in Santa Claus, Indiana. The campground is next to, and provides shuttle service to, Holiday World amusement park and Splashin’ Safari water park. And by next to, I mean very, very close. In fact, one of the giant roller coasters veers down right above some of the cabins and over the campground lake.

A happening campgroundUpon arrival, we noticed that the golf cart rentals were

booming — so we decided we would get one. I highly recommend it — the campground is sizable, so you may really want it if you need to run to the camp store or do any of the other camp activities. And I dare you to find someone who says they don’t like riding in one.

As for camp activities, there are many. There is a pool and kiddie pool, Santa’s Splash Down Waterpark, including two huge water slides and one giant inflatable with three slides, a pizza and ice cream restaurant (which delivers), mini golf, fishing, kayak, paddleboat and rowboat rentals, playgrounds, basketball courts, a game room and trails.

Our kids also did a gem mining session. And many activi-ties are scheduled — such as an outdoor movie and crafts.

Rudolph’s CabinThey have a variety of rental cabins and RV rentals,

or sites you can camp on. We were in one of Rudolph’s

ABOVE, FRIENDS AND FAMILY loved tooling around Lake Rudolph Campground in our rented golf cart. One

Christmas Cabins can be seen in the background. Left, the Mammoth is a thrilling water

Safari.

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Lake Rudolph, Holiday World, Splashin’ Safari


Christmas Cabins.The cabin set the tone for the whole

trip — in one word, it was smart. The loft had a very short ceiling and high rail, so I was never worried about my kids playing up there. In fact, I think they could have just been happy to play there for the entire trip.

The cabin has tons of storage, a full working kitchen with everything you need and a small living room and bar with four stools. But once you see the huge deck, you’ll want to spend all your time there.

The RVs look very nice, and you can see photos of the interior online. They are slightly cheaper, so they are a good option. I do think the cabins have a nicer outdoor area with the deck, and they are perfect to share between two families.

Holiday World/Splashin’ SafariWhen I mentioned to people I was

going to Holiday World, a common remark was that they loved it there. And one person mentioned that is very clean and well-kept. I thought, wow, it’s so clean that it left an impression? But they were right, it is really clean. I didn’t see a speck of trash on the ground.

I really love all the wristbands we used. You essentially have nothing to carry around between water park rides. You can get one loaded with money — they simply scan it anytime you need to spend money. Our locker key was also a wristband that you wave, then your locker pops open. Our kids got wristbands showing their height and parents’ phone number.

Another favorite perk of the park were the free drink stations. They were called Oasises and featured all kinds of soft drinks, lemonade and water. It was so great that every time we needed a drink, they were FREE and always close by.

Sunblock is also free there. Again, no need to tote anything around with you. There were stations with huge bottles (think giant ketchup dispensers) with free sunscreen.

Splashin’ SafariBecause of time constraints and really

hot weather, we spent all of our time in Splashin’ Safari. And it was awesome. There really is something for every age

here — 10 huge water slides. I loved the Wildebeest, which is the world’s second longest water coaster, and the ZOOMbabwe, which is the world’s largest enclosed water slide. The Mammoth was definitely thrilling, too. It is the world’s longest water coaster. My daughter vowed she will never ride that one again — a little too scary for her.

She really loved the medium-sized rides and we didn’t experience any waits over 20 minutes — although it was a Monday when we visited.

Another note, in 2013, USA Today proclaimed Splashin’ Safari to be the Best Water Park in the USA.

Holiday WorldHoliday World is a special place — it is

the world’s first theme park (they opened as Santa Claus Land in 1946 — nine years before Disneyland).

The amusement park has three big roller coasters, a lot of medium-sized rides (think

fair rides, but more thrilling) and a lot for really little kids, too. Not to mentions all kinds of shows — diving, ’80s themed, country, Santa’s story time, to name a few. There’s also a fireworks show Friday night.

The three big roller coasters are The Raven, The Voyage and The Legend.

The Voyage is among the world’s top-two longest and top-three fastest wooden coasters. It was named the nation’s top wooden coaster in 2013 by TIME magazine.

The Legend is the largest wood coaster in Indiana and Kentucky. The theme is The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, as riders race through the woods as if chased in terror by the relentless Headless Horseman. Fittingly it is in the Halloween part of the park. As is The Raven, another award-winning wooden coaster.

Overall, we loved our experience at Lake Rudolph Campground and at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari. We plan to go back later in the year.

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BY DR. CARL MYERS

Vision problems can contribute to attention problems, behavioral problems and difficulties with reading and learning. With school back in session, autumn is a prime time for parents and teachers to take a moment to learn more about the critical link between vision and learning.

Children with vision problems are

often misdiagnosed as being lazy, dyslexic, having learning disabilities and even as having ADD or ADHD. As a result many students are unnecessarily prescribed drugs for attention problems or placed in resource rooms where they continue to have trouble learning.

Educators, parents and students strive to improve reading levels. Students in the classroom are challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they’ve read. Yet, students who have eye coordination and eye movement problems struggle to read and have trouble remembering what they read which will

make this task nearly impossible.A child can do relatively well in school

at an early age. But, as they become older and the workload increases with more focus on reading, the struggles can begin. Homework that should take 15-30 minutes can take an hour or more for children who are struggling with vision issues.

Just because a child has 20/20 eyesight doesn’t mean he or she has perfect vision. The term 20/20 comes from the famous eye chart which was developed in the mid 1800s. The eye chart only tests how well you can see a certain size letter from 20 feet. The vision skills needed for successful

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Preteens

Vision is more than seeing 20/20

Undiagnosed vision problems

Children with vision problems are often misdiag-nosed as being lazy, dyslexic, having learning disabilities and even as having ADD or ADHD.

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reading and learning are much more complex.

Vision is a process that involves over 15 visual abilities and more than 65 percent of all the nerve pathways to the brain. One in four children has an undiagnosed vision problem which can interfere with learning and lead to academic and/or behavioral problems.

The good news is, when found these hidden vision problems are fully correct-able. The symptoms, though often overlooked or mislabeled, are usually very visible.

Some of the more obvious symptoms

parents should watch for are:• Frequent loss of place when reading• Confuses similar looking words• Poor reading comprehension• Sloppy handwriting• Failure to recognize the same word

in the next sentence• Complains of eyes hurting or

headaches after reading• Avoidance of close work (such as

reading)• Attention problemsGood vision is essential for effective

learning. Children often do not know that they are not seeing as well as they should;

they just assume it is normal to see as they do, so they are unable to voice their frustrations to an adult. Even parents and teachers can often overlook the sometimes subtle symptoms of learning related vision problems.

If reading and learning is a struggle for your child, schedule a comprehensive vision exam with a developmental optome-trist. For an in-depth symptom checklist, more information on the critical link between vision and learning and a list of doctors who can provide a comprehensive developmental vision examination, please visit visionforlearning.org.

Cyber bullying: Don’t take it lightlyBY BRITTANY OLER

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month — an ideal time for families to discuss how to safely use the Internet. Parents should keep a watchful eye on their children until adulthood, especially concerning Internet usage and their behavior around it.

Bullies are everywhere. On the school ground, in the halls of our schools, on the roads and on the Internet, bullies have limitless avenues to intimi-date their victims. When it comes to online safety how can parents detect cyber bullying and whether or not children are falling prey to online attacks?

Here are some things to watch:COMMUNICATION: Encourage open two-way

communication. A simple “how was your day?” will not suffice. Especially if you suspect that your child is a victim of cyber bullying, directly initiate a conversation while showing unwavering support. On the flip side, parents should also be on the lookout for their child committing acts of cyber bullying. Prior incidents of being the aggressor or victim of bullying increases the likelihood that your child will take up the mantle of bully online.

SUDDEN CHANGES: By observing your child’s Internet/cellphone habits, rapid changes will present themselves as glaringly obvious. Is your son or daughter spending less time texting or at the computer? Does your child seem withdrawn, depressed or anxious after online activities? Perhaps, your child is less socially active than

before or displays anxiety and wariness before school. The first step in addressing the issue is identifying that your child is prey for cyber bullying.

Now that you’ve identified the situation, how do you address this emotionally damaging issue? There are a multitude of solutions that parents can utilize to end the torment of a cyber bully.

IGNORE OR CONFRONT: It’s important to enlighten your child that responding to a cyber bully will only empower the bully. Of course, if the issue persists, civilly encounter the aggressor and be frank about how their actions are affecting you.

BLOCK AND REPORT: Many sites allow the you to block particular users from communicating or seeing you online. Many smartphones are capable of blocking numbers — if not, contact your service provider to address the problem.

AUTHORITIES: If your child’s safety is threatened, don’t hesitate to contact school officials or the police department. The school or police will enact disciplinary or legal action if the issue is serious enough. Provide evidence of the text messages from phones and screen shots or printouts from the cyber bullying activity.

Cyber bullying is not to be taken lightly. Reevaluate rules and Internet usage with your children. Being involved when you allow your children to be online can help prevent Internet bullying before it starts.

Always let your children know they can trust you with any issue they may have online.

For more information go to kidsemail.com.

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BY CATHY LINSENMAYER

S TEM skills, STEM jobs. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. But how important is STEM? Does STEM really affect our lives and that of our children?

According to recent studies and statistics, as our society becomes more technology based and connected to a global-ized economy, ensuring that our children have STEM skills is one of the more important things we can do for their future.

Indiana is ramping up its investment in STEM education. In northeast Indiana, six New Tech high schools and two New Tech middle schools emphasize STEM curriculum. Federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers are sanctioned through the Indiana Department of Education. Organizations such as the Lilly Endowment, Foellinger Foundation, Lincoln Foundation and many more are providing grant monies to programs with a STEM emphasis.

Economic development organizations are also putting STEM and CTE (Career and Technical Training) among their priorities, and consider them essential to their economic growth strategies. This is in direct response to companies and manufac-turers that increasingly need employees with STEM skills.

You don’t have to be a mathematician or a scientist to be in a STEM-related job. The list of occupations classifi ed as STEM-related is surprisingly long and varied. In addition to the expected engineering and scientifi c professions, they include nursing and other health occupations, social science research assistants, sociologists and psychologists, forest and conservation technicians, historians and geographers, drafters and surveyors and web developers. Many of these jobs are accessible with

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You don’t have to be a mathematician or a scientist to be in a STEM-related job. The list of occupations classifi ed as STEM-related is surprisingly long and

varied. In addition to the expected engineering and scientifi c professions, they include nursing and other health occupations, social science research assistants, sociologists and psychologists, forest and conservation technicians, historians

and geographers, drafters and surveyors and web developers.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBSchildren experience the science behind launching rockets during the hands-on N.A.S.A. Ignite program

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BY CATHY LINSENMAYER

STEM learning at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne started last year when the clubs made STEM a priority during their after school programming.

As a 21st Century Community Learning Center, they noticed the excitement of the members that partici-pated in the skills tutoring to elementary school children, provided in partnership with Specialty Tutoring and the Fort Wayne Community Schools, and a weekly hands-on Science Club with Science Central.

Now, STEM learning and activities are part of the nonprofit organization’s culture. This year, Boys & Girls Clubs members can look forward to Science Club, N.A.S.A. Ignite, First Lego League, one-on-one and online tutoring, career talks and a myriad of other STEM-focused programming.

Last year, the clubs added a new director to oversee 21st CCLC and STEM learning, and hired new staff to conduct high yield learning

activities with STEM focus.

“Our goal is to make our young members aware of the opportunities they have, and encourage them to grow into productive, caring and responsible adults,” explains Diana Swayze, director of the 21st CCLC at the Boys & Girls Clubs, “That is why it is important for our kids to be exposed to STEM-related learning and job opportunities from an early age.”

For the teens nearing graduation, the emphasis is on options. “Maybe I’ll still join the military, but after attending a biomedical science camp at Indiana Tech, I really want to do something in this field in the future,” says Emerie, a junior at South Side High School. As a Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne member, she will receive the help she needs to choose what is best for her.


The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne’s mission is “to inspire young all people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.”

The nonprofit organization annually touches the lives of more than 2,000 children and teens, age 6 to 18, at four club locations in Fort Wayne. Open until 7:30 p.m. daily, the clubs provide structured after school programs, a safe, nurturing environment and a hot meal.

About 75 percent of the members come from poverty-level families.

The clubs encourage members to excel in the areas of academic success, character, citizenship and healthy lifestyles.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit bgcfw.org.

STEM learning way of life at Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne

CTE training or a two-year associate degree.STEM-related occupations are paying an

average of $8 to $18 per hour more than non-STEM jobs. In Indiana in 2011, those working in STEM jobs were earning an average of $11.18 per hour more than other jobs.

Both companies and schools are investing heavily to ramp up STEM training and curricula. Because proficiency in STEM skills involves practical, hands-on experience, it should come as no surprise that after school programs turn out to be a particularly good place for children to discover how engaging STEM learning

can be.Approximately 8.4 million children

participate in after school programs every year, offering parents a number of options to make sure their children are making the most of their out-of-school time. Leading youth serving organizations such as 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs and the YMCA are making STEM a priority with quality curricula and mentoring that engage children in fun, hands-on STEM-related activities.

Studies show that after school STEM programs are positively impacting young people in many ways. While they are

learning, they are also increasing their confidence, working in teams, making presentations and creating a lifelong interest in STEM subjects. They learn the value of STEM in their daily lives, and become more aware of career options. Their academic performance improves, as does their aspirations to graduate and attend college in a STEM field.

STEM is an essential part of learning that our communities cannot afford to be without.

For more information:Afterschool Alliance: afterschoolalliance.

org/STEM

GRACE HOUSHOLDERTressa, 9, shows off engineering skills used to construct a complex Lego maze during Science Club.

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BY JAMES LARSON

STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, touches every aspect of our lives.

SCIENCE is our natural world — sun, moon, stars, lands, oceans, weather, natural disasters, animals, plants, food … the fuel that heats our homes and powers transportation. The list seems endless.

TECHNOLOGY means computers and smartphones in today’s world, but it goes back to television, radio, microscopes, telegraph, telescopes, the compass, and even the first wheel.

ENGINEERING designs buildings, roads and bridges, but it also tackles today’s challenges of transportation, global warming and environmentally-friendly machines, appliances and systems.

MATHEMATICS is ever-present at the grocery store, the bank, on tax forms, in dealing with investments and the family budget. Every other STEM field depends on mathematics.

Now consider how STEM effects what is closest and dearest to us — our children. STEM is their future. The United States Department of Labor listed the 10 most wanted employees. Eight of of the 10 were in STEM fields: accounting, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, information sciences and systems, computer engineering, civil engineering, and economics and finance.

According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupa-tions are growing at 17 percent while others are growing at 9.8 percent. Health care workers with associate degrees to doctors of medicine will average 20 percent more in lifetime earnings than peers with similar degrees in non-health care. Recent starting salaries for engineers were $47,145 for civil engineers to $60,054 for chemical engineers.

The women’s share of the STEM workforce is only 24 percent, in contrast to their more balanced share among the college-educated workforce (49 percent). Women hold a disproportionately low share of STEM undergraduate degrees, particularly in engineering disciplines.

Studies demonstrate that younger boys and girls are similarly interested in science, and even that girls get better grades than boys in science. Yet high ability girls often do not have correspondingly high levels of confidence in their ability to do science.

Increasingly, policy makers, scientists and educators are becoming aware of the learning that takes place during out-of school time and in informal (non-school) settings including STEM clubs.

STEM clubs are the perfect choice to help reduce the disparity between men and women in careers that represent the growing, needed and lucrative STEM fields.

For more information see stemclubs.net/guides.

STEM clubs help girls, boys prepare for

lucrative fields

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LUCKEY HOSPITAL MUSEUM: U.S. 33 and Indiana 109,

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Oct 3-4,10-11,17-18,24-25 Haunted House at the Community BuildingKENDALLVILLE: Oct 4-5 Apple Festival at the FairgroundsLIGONIER: Aug. 29- Sept. Marshmallow Festival Sept. 6-7 Stones Trace Historical Festival Pumpkin Fantasy Land all through October at Fashion Farm ROME CITYAt Gene Stratton Porter State Historic Site,Sept. 6 Amazing Monarchs &The Incredible Milkweed Sept. 20 Wild Game CookoutOct. 17-18 Owl-Oween

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should start early in the junior year.Families should begin by looking into

the companies where they work. Talk to the HR department to see if the company offers a scholarship, when is the deadline and how to apply. Many churches also offer scholarships, sometimes locally or sometimes through the national headquar-ters. Visiting the national headquarters’ website is a good place to start.

Local communities also offers scholar-ships, many administered by the local community foundation. The Independent

Colleges of Indiana website links to many of these scholarships at icindiana.org. In addition, a school counselor usually has applications for other local scholarships that might be offered by Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions Club and many other organizations.

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No doubt about it, kids ask tough questions! With the push in many states to legalize marijuana a lot of myths and half-truths are floating around. We need facts to answer those tough questions kids ask. So let’s see what we can do to deflect some of those myths.

MYTH 1: Marijuana is harmless. Nobody gets addicted to marijuana. It’s a plant. God made it, so what’s the big deal?

FACT: Science has proven that marijuana is addictive. One in 10 people who start using as adults and 1 in 6 people who start using as a teen become addicted to it. Marijuana use directly

affects parts of the brain responsible for memory, learning attention and reaction time. Youth with poor academic results are four times as likely to have used marijuana in the past year. Studies have linked the use of marijuana with 6-8 point decreases in IQ.

God made many plants that were not meant for humans to eat or smoke!

MYTH 2: Smoked and/or eaten marijuana is medicine.

FACT: Marijuana has medical proper-ties BUT we don’t need to smoke or eat it! We don’t smoke opium to derive the benefits of morphine do we? Marijuana smoke contains 50 -70 percent more carcinogens than tobacco smoke.

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MYTH 3: People use medical marijuana because they have cancer or they are kids with seizure disorders.

FACT: The average medical marijuana patient has no history of life-threatening illnesses. In Colorado 2 percent reported cancer as a reason for use. In fact the average medical marijuana user is age 32, has a history of alcohol and substance abuse and 87.9 percent report starting marijuana use before age 19. Over 90

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Day one gives attendees the opportunity to connect with local practitioners, researchers and thought leaders to discuss trends and brainstorm solutions related to the state’s most pressing areas of need. Organizations are encouraged to partner with one another to create viable solutions to solve these needs. On day two, partic-ipants will attend a series of skill-building workshops on topics designed to help staff members effectively implement best practices in their organization.

CEO, author and active community member Paul Schmitz will be the keynote speaker. Schmitz will be sharing his perspective on leadership, social innovation and discussing his new book, “Everyone Leads: Building Leadership from the Community Up.”

Early bird registration rates are available until Sept. 14. For more information visit indiananonprofitsummit.org.

Indiana Nonprofit Summit Oct. 1-2

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The sights of quaint shops, the sounds of musical instru-ments and the smells of home cooking that brings back memories make up the experience of the Davis Mercantile Building in Shipshewana. There are 4 floors of stores with a unique country flavor. Whether you want to learn to play the dulcimer in 3 minutes at Simple Sounds, enhance your home decor at the Village Boutique, complete your fashion ensemble at Sarah Davis Ltd., have that relaxing cup of coffee at the Kitchen Cupboard or something to eat from JoJo’s Pretzels, find your treasures at any of the other shops that make up the Davis Mercantile. You will take home great memories of this shopping experience.

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ONGOING EVENTSAnimal Sanctuary ToursBlack Pine Animal Sanctuary, 1426 W. 300 N., Albion. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff guided tours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Hours for Saturdays and Sundays are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission charged. Senior discounts on Tuesdays. Call 636-7383.

Fall Harvest DaysAmish Acres Historical Farmstead & Heritage Resort, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee. Sept. 20 through Oct. 26. Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons in Indiana with its cool, comfort-able days and crisp October evenings. Amish Acres Historic Farm and Heritage Resort will be decorated for the season with corn shocks, pumpkins and scarecrows. Crisp fall apples, pumpkins, gourds, squash, bittersweet, Indian corn available.

Charlie’s Pumpkin FantasylandDecorated pumpkins and much more, Oct. 1-31, at 1680 Lincolnway West, Ligonier. Ideal for school groups. More information at pumpkinfanta-syland.com or call 894-4498.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2Knitters Group5:30 p.m. Fremont Public Library, 1004 W. Toledo St., Fremont. Bi-monthly knitting group, newcomers welcome.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6Amazing Monarchs & The Incredible MilkweedGene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. Join DNR naturalist, Jody Heaston, as she takes guests into the amazing world of monarch butterflies. Learn how these beautiful insects survive, their life cycles and what plants you can use to attract them and other butter-flies to your yard. Two sessions. Amazing Monarchs will be at 10 a.m. with a short break before The Incredible Milkweed at 11:30 a.m. Admission includes both sessions. Phone: 854-3790

Steuben County United Way Cardboard Regatta11 a.m. Potawatomi Inn Beach, Pokagon State Park, 450 Lane 100, Lake James, Angola. Amateur or experienced builders, individuals and teams, will put their abilities to the test, and see who can design and build the best boat. Cameron Memorial Community Hospital is the title sponsor. As in the last two years, a contest will be held and a cardboard boat and registration will be awarded. Relax and enjoy a great race day between these boat masters. Cardboard is free courtesy of Covington Box, and can be picked up at Dry Dock Marine Center. Boat registration is $25, no charge

for students. BYOB: Bring Your Own Boat or contact Steuben County United Way (665-6196) to order a pre-made boat. Registration information and rules on the United Way website.

Miami Indian Heritage Days1 p.m. Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. Programs include a tour of the house and interpretations of Miami Indian culture. Open the first Saturday of every month May-November. More info at fwhistorycener.com and photos on the History Center’s Facebook page.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13Monarch Festival returns to Eagle Marsh One of North America’s most iconic — and increas-ingly threatened — butterflies takes center stage at Little River Wetlands Project’s fourth annual Monarch Festival, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Family-friendly festival will feature educational displays and activities related to monarchs, many along a trail framed by 10-foot-tall native sunflowers. Visitors will learn about monarchs’ life cycle, migration and threats to their survival. They may see migrating monarchs nectaring on Eagle Marsh’s many native wildflowers. Varieties of milkweed, the only plant on which monarchs will lay their eggs, will be given away for planting in home gardens or at the preserve. Inside the barn, displays will showcase live monarch caterpillars in various stages of growth. Activities will include face painting for kids, presen-tations on monarch wintering grounds in Mexico, and more. Call 478-2515, email [email protected] or visit lrwp.org.

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percent of medical marijuana users report that they use it to treat chronic or severe pain.

MYTH 4: Everybody uses marijuana so it’s no big deal.

FACT: In 2012 only 7.3 percent of individuals in the United States age 12 and older reported using marijuana. However, states that have legalized the use of medical marijuana have seen significant increases in use, especially among young people.

MYTH 5: Marijuana distributors will not market to kids.

FACT: A variety of medical marijuana products and edibles can be found at

dispensaries. Many items such as “Ring Pots” and “Pot Tarts” are marketed in packaging that mimics other products aimed at youth with cartoons and charac-ters that appeal to children.

Talk to your kids about marijuana myths and facts. Teach them how to check statements to determine if they are myth, half-truths or facts. Be informed so that when they ask the tough questions you can give them factual information. Some good resources are the National Institute on Drug Abuse — drugabuse.gov — and Smart Approaches to Marijuana — learnaboutsam.org — and the book “Reefer Sanity: Seven Great Myths about Marijuana” by Kevin Sabet, Ph.D.

We at Drug Free Noble County are available to help with resources and to provide answers. Our website is drugfreenoblecounty.org.

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Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire® – Powered by TekVentureSaturday and Sunday at Headwaters Park East — Lincoln Pavilion. Experiential learning such as how to weld or solder while learning how Makers go about turning ideas into reality. Cirque AmongsUs will be back so guests will again get to learn circus performance art and ride alternative vehicles. Music, food, workshops. If you like to tinker or are passionate about technology, art making, or any other projects you want to share with others, this is the event for you. Free to Makers who want to share their ideas, just apply by submitting your completed Call for Makers. Fees apply to all other categories of Makers. Event is a fundraiser for TekVenture. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Apple Festival WeekendAmish Acres Historical Farmstead & Heritage Resort, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20Johnny Appleseed Festival Saturday and Sunday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne. A festival full of the freshest picked apples.

Library Centennial CelebrationKendallville Public Library, 221 S. Park Ave., Kendallville. Indoor mini golf for all, plus all kinds of family fun and food from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first 100 people to arrive will receive a ticket for a free T-shirt that can be redeemed at noon when the library’s new logo and website are unveiled. Families will have fun with bounce houses, inflatable games like Twister and Sumo Wrestling, a round of indoor mini golf, a Tiny Tunes Bubble Party and more! Plus, the Noble County Concert Association is sponsoring a free performance by The Amazing Barker Boys. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, TeaLightful Blessings and Big Racks BBQ & Catering. Kendallville Boy Scout Troop 57 will be selling Sno Cones. Events are free, but food is for purchase. Phone: 343-2010

Wild Game CookoutGene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. Sample wild game while learning more about local conservation efforts. Goose, deer, dove, alligator, antelope, bluegill, rabbit, crickets and squirrel have been on past menus! Conservation organizations and officers will answer any questions you may have. Stop by early in the event for the best selection of wild game. All wild game used for the program has been donated by local hunters. $5 per person suggested donation. Phone: 854-3790

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27GSP Autumn TeaGene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. Experience the elegance of days gone by at the annual autumn tea. Lovingly-baked delicacies such as savory snacks and sweets, a variety of teas and a guest speaker. Before tea time, a guided tour of Gene’s Cabin and formal gardens. Attire should include appropriate walking shoes. Festive hats are part of the tradition! Reservations required by Sept. 19. Phone: 854-3790

Philharmonic Musically SpeakingGrand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Sidewalk cafes, eateries, museums, art galleries, nightlife, a vibrant music scene, traveling Broadway shows, botanical gardens, a nationally acclaimed library, a 30-acre downtown park, jogging trails along the rivers are all part of a rejuvenated downtown district including the new baseball stadium, Parkview Field. More info at fwphil.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28Autism Acceptance Walk1 p.m. Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. Autism Acceptance Walk is a great opportunity for the autism community to come together, share resources, and show support. Funds raised by this walk will be used to support local families. Phone: 449-4444

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4Johnny Appleseed FestivalSaturday and Sunday. Auglaize Village & Farm Museum, 12296 Krouse Road, Defiance. Festival with the making of apple butter, apple cider and sorghum, as well as wheat threshing. Craft show and food available

29th Annual Apple Festival of KendallvilleSaturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. One of northeast Indiana’s most anticipated fall events draws visitors from many states. Complete list of activities and attractions at kendallvilleapplef-estival.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11Making Strides Against Breast Cancer WalkAmerican Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer community walk at Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St., Fort Wayne. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; the 5K walk starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the non-competitive, family-friendly event benefit breast cancer research and local breast cancer education and free patient/caregivers support programs. Call 1-800-227-2345 or visit makingstrideswalk.org/fortwaynein

Brickworld Fort Wayne 2014 — LEGO ExpositionGrand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Saturday and Sunday displays in www.NCDisposal.com • 800-292-9098

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32,000 square feet of space for the public to enjoy. Spectacular creations all built from LEGO bricks by local LEGO enthusiasts. Interactive activities, such as the LEGO and DUPLO play brick areas, fighting robots, seek and finds, etc. Available for purchase: LEGO sets, minifigures, and LEGO accessories. Buy public day tickets online at brickworld.us/fort/ or at the door. Saturday, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.’’

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17Gem and Mineral ShowFriday and Saturday. Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. Golden Anniversary Rock, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry and Lapidary Show & Sale sponsored by Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Phone: 449-4444

Owl-oween5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City. Annual event is suitable for all ages and is more about the fun of Halloween treats not tricks! At this event, you’ll learn about owls, bats, raccoons, snakes and other creatures of the night. Children are encouraged to attend in costume and enjoy treats at various stops along the way. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring a flashlight to guide your way! This is a rain or shine event. Phone: 854-3790

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18Gathering at Five MedalsSaturday and Sunday. River Preserve County Park, 68552 C.R. 31, New Paris. More than 100 historical re-enactors travel back in time at the living history festival portraying life in the Midwest from the 1660s to 1815. Period crafts performed by skilled artisans. Costumed interpreters including French settlers, Woodland Indians, voyageurs, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 soldiers, traders, river pirates, mounted cavalry, and more.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25Family Fall Festival6 p.m. Kendallville Outdoor Recreation Complex, 524 S. Allen Chapel Road., Kendallville. Food, hayride, straw maze, craft activities. For more information, contact Dawn McGahen at 347-1064.

FORT WAYNE — The first statewide assessment of bullying at public schools stated that there were more than 9,000 cases of bullying during the 2013-14 school year in Indiana.

Of those cases, 44 percent were verbal incidents, 21 percent physical and the rest were electronic threats and social shunning.

A state law passed last year requires Indiana’s public schools to submit data on each bullying incident.

The definition of bullying is repeated overt actions, done to cause harm to another person.

School leaders said they often receive reports of incidents that actually don’t qualify as bullying.

However, that doesn’t mean the student won’t be disciplined.

Report: 9,000-plus

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