January/February 2015

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The Brace Place:
THE STRAIGHT
STORY ON BRACES
Behavioral Issues…
Is it Just a Phase
A WEIGHTY DISCUSSION
Communicating with your
overweight child
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19 resolve to get healthier
Effective steps to a healthier YOU.
20 a weighty discussion
Finding an effective way to communicate with your
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“Straight teeth help a child speak more clearly, chew
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When your child is
acting out, she is
literally doing just
that: “acting out” the
emotions she is unable
to name or those she
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The Behavioral Health of Your Child…
PLEASE
Tell Me It’s Just
a Phase
by Jessica Braun
I
am in the school car-line when I spot my 8-yearold standing on the curb. I squint to make out the
expression on her face. She looks up, and my heart
sinks a bit. I see the familiar look: the intense eyes and
flexed jaw; her lips pursed in a tight, thin line. I take a deep
breath. It’s going to be one of those nights.
Kate is a great kid. She is smart, creative and sensitive. This
makes her a compassionate person and a caring friend. She
is the kid who spends hours making you a birthday card,
or picks up trash on the sidewalk, or begs you to visit an
animal shelter.
But all of these wonderful qualities are not without a flip
side. If she scores two goals at field hockey but misses one,
all she will see is the failure. She is a picky eater and restless
sleeper. Her emotions are intense, and she worries about
everything: school, friends, death, global warming...the list
is endless.
As predicted, it was “one of those nights.” Kate threw
her backpack in the car and slammed the door, and the
emotional roller coaster began. She tormented her younger
sister, refused to do homework independently, and pushed
her dinner around her plate. She wouldn’t take a shower
or brush her teeth. Hours past her bedtime she finally fell
asleep, her face red and blotchy.
I collapsed into bed feeling like a failure. My kid was
miserable, and I felt powerless.
But according to Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, author of Kids,
Parents and Power Struggles, parents need to see these
meltdowns (at age 8 or 18) as your child’s desire to connect
Not only do
children want
to be heard,
but seen and
understood.
with you. When your child is acting out, she is literally
doing just that: “acting out” the emotions she is unable to
name or those she isn’t quite mature enough to process.
Some kids seem to struggle a bit more with life’s ups and
downs. This may be due to their temperament: a set of inborn traits that determine how a child reacts to the world
around him. One child may be highly sensitive and is easily
overwhelmed by the world around her. Another child may
be temperamentally intense – his emotions are strong and
powerful. Mood is also a temperamental trait. Some kids
are naturally upbeat and positive, others more serious and
analytical.
But even the most placid child experiences stress. Because
they don’t know how to explain what they are experiencing,
they communicate the only way they know how. Stress may
manifest in regressive behavior (crying, lethargy, fearfulness
and separation anxiety) or in aggressive behavior (yelling,
throwing things, bullying younger siblings).
By becoming what Kurcinka calls your child’s “emotion
coach,” you learn to recognize your child’s stress cues before
they escalate and become unmanageable. “The ability to
calm oneself doesn’t suddenly appear at age eighteen,” says
Kurcinka. “These are skills that take time and repetition to
learn.”
Listen:
Not only do children want to be heard, but seen and
understood. Before taking any action to “stop” your child’s
escalating emotions, try to calm your child and LISTEN.
If he is still young, help him to name the emotion: “You
sound frustrated,” or “You feel angry.” By modeling this
type of introspective questioning, your child will eventually
learn to do it on his own.
Take Action:
What activities will help bring your child back to a more
balanced place? Knowledge of your child’s temperament
and behavioral cues will be your guide. Is she an introvert
or an extrovert? Does she prefer to talk things out, or be
alone? Does he need to expend restless energy by shooting
hoops, or by taking a book break together on the couch?
continued on page 14
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Parent connectedness is the
single healthiest force in the lives
of U.S. teenagers
Source: Journal of the American Medical Association
continued from page 13
Stress Busters:
- Physical Activities: Exercise can work as an antidepressant in
both adults and kids. Twenty movements of any physical activity –
even a kitchen dance party – can be a real game changer. Repetitive
movements like walking, running, swinging and bouncing actually
create chemicals in the body that soothe and calm the body.
When To Get Help
How do you know when the issue
goes beyond temperament, stress or a
normal developmental phase?
Depression is more than occasionally feeling sad,
lonely or anxious. Depression manifests in feelings of
discouragement, despair or hopelessness that lasts
for weeks, months or even longer.
Depression affects more than a person’s mood. Less
obvious signs of depression include:
• Fatigue
• Loss of interest in favorite activities
• Problems in school, difficulty concentrating
• Change in sleeping and/or eating patterns
• Withdrawal from family and friends
Childhood depression can be a result of biochemical
imbalances, a traumatic event, a life transition or
a combination of these factors. If depression is
suspected on any level, particularly in a child with a
family history of depression, help should be sought
immediately.
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- Create Space: If your child is an introvert, too much stimulation
and not enough time alone will make him feel stressed and depleted.
Creating a safe space (a bedroom fort, a comfy reading spot, an art
corner) will help him recharge his batteries.
- Sensory Activities: Taking a nature walk, playing with clay or
listening to music can help an agitated child to feel more grounded.
- Back to Basics: Sometimes the problem can be solved with the
simplest questions:
Is my child hungry/eating balanced meals?
Is she getting enough sleep?
Are we over-scheduled? Do I feel stressed? Are we always rushing
around? What is the stress level in our home?
We live in a hectic world, filled with responsibilities and obligations.
Sometimes it feels like there is no “free space” to connect with our
children. But it is quality over quantity. Use everyday activities as
a chance to be truly present. Put away the phone. Fight the urge
to rush through the bedtime routine. Taking a few extra minutes
to do a project together (shovel snow, cook a meal together, play a
game…) or to cuddle in bed with a book not only makes your child
feel recharged, but you as well. These moments spent together will
also help you better understand when a mere ‘off day’ is more than
that… If you notice that your child repeatedly can’t quite work
through his emotions, it may be time to seek help. Phases are just
that… moments in time that don’t last forever. When your child
seems frequently depressed or aggravated, turn to professionals who
can help.
Jessica Braun is a writer and yoga enthusiast who is often on the verge of
pulling her hair out as she lives though the ‘phases’ of her two daughters.
She is also still waiting for her husband to outgrow a phase or two. Follow
Jessica’s blog at nocigarettesnobologna.com.
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eating by focusing on healthy food choices. The incentivized program helps
families set individual goals to eat a certain number of vegetables, fruits and
proteins each day. Throughout each day, kids and parents track their healthy
food choices on a Rounded Plate scoreboard. When goals are met, awards
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Developed by education.com, Brainzy is a first
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Curriculum State Standards for early reading and math. Brainzy is available
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month), and provides an ad-free environment safe for kids to explore on a
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Resolve to
Get Healthier
A
ccording to the Journal of Clinical
Psychology, 45 percent of Americans
make New Year’s resolutions each
year, and weight-related resolutions top the
list. Unfortunately, only about 8 percent are
successful in achieving their resolution, weightrelated or not.
If you’ve made (and then broken) the same
old weight- or health-oriented resolutions each
January, you’re not alone. It might be time to
focus on research-proven approaches to becoming
healthier that have been proven to work.
Start Well: Eat Breakfast
Research has repeatedly shown that people who
eat breakfast tend to take in more nutrients
(calcium, iron, protein and fiber), are more
alert, can concentrate better, and may even have
better success with weight management.
and beans – helps keep things moving easily
through the digestive tract. Remember that
grain fiber has different nutritional benefits
than fruits and vegetables, so you need both.
To get yourself off to a strong start, think about
combining protein, carbohydrates and low-fat
dairy. Some possibilities: whole grain cereal and
a high protein yogurt, an English muffin with
peanut butter, or an egg sandwich with fruit
and yogurt.
Get Your Facts Straight: If It
Sounds Too Good to be True...
Eat Rough(age): Make Fiber
a Priority
Fiber – found in whole grain wheat, barley,
corn and oats, as well as in fruits, vegetables
Losing 10 pounds in two weeks only to regain
it in eight makes no sense. Whether you’ve tried
to go gluten-free, low carb or avoid all white
foods, chances are quite high that your efforts
didn’t result in long lasting effects. What does
work? A balanced eating pattern and an active
lifestyle. Remember, there is no one perfect
diet. If needed, seek help from a Registered
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The Conservatory
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Orchestral instruments
Piano
Voice
Guitar
Classical ballet
(offered by the Degnan Ballet Center)
Indian Classical Dance
Pilates
For more information or to register, call (570) 408-4426 or e-mail conservatory@wilkes.edu.
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A Weighty
Discussion
How to respond to
your child’s concerns
about being fat
Y
our child comes home from school, devastated that other kids are teasing
her about being fat. You’ve noticed that she’s getting a bit pudgy, but you’re
not sure how to broach the subject.
Talking to children about weight can be touchy. Many parents struggle with
what to say and how to say it. In fact, one survey by WebMD found that many
parents find talking about weight more uncomfortable than talking about sex,
drugs, alcohol or smoking. To add to the difficulty, there is a strong likelihood
that a parent – no matter what they weigh – has his or her own biases about
weight which can get in the way of constructive conversations with a child.
It’s no wonder. Ask adults who have struggled with their weight since they were
young and most recall insensitive comments they endured as children that were
intended to “help.” Understandably, today’s parents are worried about saying
the wrong thing, hurting their child’s self-esteem, or worse, triggering an eating
disorder.
With the ever-growing proportion of children who are overweight or obese,
parents need to develop smart strategies on how to address the issue of weight.
Unfortunately, there isn’t that much practical advice out there.
“When parents search online or ask a medical professional for help in talking
with their children about tough topics like sex or drinking, they can find a
host of useful tools,” says Scott Kahan, the Medical Director of STOP Obesity
Alliance (WeighInOnObesity.org), a collaboration of nearly 70 consumer,
government, labor, business and health organizations. “Yet if they search for
information on how to field questions on weight, they won’t find much beyond
the simplistic ‘eat less, move more’ proclamation we’ve heard for years. And
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National statistics
indicate that more
than a quarter of U.S.
preschool children
ages 2 to 5 are
overweight or obese.
that’s just not sufficient to help the millions
of families facing this serious and emotional
health issue.”
To help, STOP and the Alliance for a Healthier
Generation have developed a free conversation
guide that offers parents “real-world” situations
regarding weight, including understanding
BMI, body image, bullying, weight bias and
family obesity. It offers various scripts on how
parents can respond to their child’s questions
and concerns, keeping the focus on healthy
choices. This guide is intended to help parents
and caregivers talk with their children about
weight and health in ways that are factual,
practical and sensitive to the many different
emotions that can come with the complex
issues surrounding weight.
Much of what children learn is based on
modeling a parent or caregiver’s behaviors. If
a parent’s personal perception of her body is
poor, a child may adopt that same negative
perception of her own body. And, if a parent
struggles with weight gain and frequently
vocalizes it in front of her child, that child may
simply accept that she will also have weight
issues. Or worse, she may become afraid of
food all together.
Studies show that parents who approach
weight in non-productive ways – such as
teasing – put their children at a higher risk for
developing ‘disordered eating behaviors’ such as
anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. However,
there is no evidence that discussing weight
as a matter of health, in a motivating and
caring way, results in psychological harm. It’s
important to keep discussions about weight,
body image, diet and nutrition positive and
open ended. One place to begin is determining
your own rules for healthy eating. Being
consistent is key and a good way to overcome
feeling like you are ‘nagging’ your child to eat
healthy.
Some quick facts:
• Obesity is a matter of health and is a
gateway to many chronic diseases and
conditions.
• The severity and intensity of bullying is
getting worse. Children are more often
bullied at school due to their weight than
they are due to race/ethnicity, sexual
preference, physical ability or religion.
• A child who is overweight is much more
likely to remain overweight or to become
obese as an adult.
“Weight is a tough issue – perhaps the toughest
today’s parents face given all the complexities,”
says Dr. Howell Wechsler, CEO of Alliance
for a Healthier Generation. “So, having the
proper tools to be able to informatively and
compassionately ‘weigh in’ on the topic is
imperative.”
The free conversation guide, aimed at the
parents of children ages 7-11, is available at
WeighInGuide.com.
Healthy Way
to Grow
Launched in fall 2013, Healthy Way to Grow
is an obesity-prevention initiative that will
impact the future health and well-being of
children across the country.
The McGowan Fund is the inaugural
funder of this important program, which
is a joint effort of the American Heart
Association and Nemours, a non-profit
children’s health system.
As a longtime funder of programs that
address challenges and needs in cardiac
healthcare, the McGowan Fund is acutely
aware of the significant impact obesity
has on both individual health and our
health system as a whole. The need for this
program is evident with current national
statistics indicating that more than a
quarter of U.S. preschool children ages 2-5
are overweight or obese.
For that reason, Healthy Way to Grow
provides direct, hands-on assistance,
customized training, resources and tools
to support healthy lifestyles in child care
centers across the country and is aimed at
decreasing obesity among children ages
birth to five years old. Encouraging an
active and healthy lifestyle at this critical
early age will help prevent problems later
in life.
The program was launched in six
demographic areas throughout the
country, with a goal to expand over the
coming years. Northeast Pennsylvania is
one of these demographic areas, with 30
child care centers being served in Luzerne
and Lackawanna Counties.
For more information, please visit
healthywaytogrow.org.
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calendar of events
All events, dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm events.
Be sure to check our online Calendar at NEPAfamily.com for additional events!
ONGOING
SPORTS:
PENGUINS HOCKEY.
Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre.
October-March. 570-208-PENS or
wbspenguins.com.
ARTS & CRAFTS:
KID’S CLINIC. Lowe’s Home
Improvement stores, Arena Hub
Plaza, Wilkes-Barre (570-822-7100),
Edwardsville (570-285-6000),
Viewmont Drive, Dickson City (570344-9200) and Weis Ln, Hazleton
(570-450-6801). Kids ages 7-11 can
create a wood project on second
Saturday of the month from 1011am. Free. Reservations required.
lowesbuildandgrow.com.
KID’S WORKSHOPS. Home
Depot, Spring St, Wilkes-Barre
(570-820-5901) or Commerce Blvd,
Dickson City (570-346-3471). Free
how-to clinics for children ages 5-12
(accompanied by adult) on first
Saturday of each month from 9amNoon. workshops.homedepot.com/
workshops/kids-workshops.
MICHAELS KIDS CLUB.
Michael’s, Wilkes-Barre and Dickson
City. Every Saturday for $2 per child.
Sessions start every half hour from
10-11:30am. michaels.com.
STORYTIME EVENTS:
STORY TIME/READING CLUB
AT THE LIBRARY. Registration
required. Call your local library for
dates and registration.
STORY TIME. Barnes & Noble,
Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre.
Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at
6:30pm. 570-829-4210 or bn.com.
Disney on Ice Presents
Worlds of Fantasy
Jan 14-19
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. 570-587STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN.
Barnes & Noble Wilkes King’s College 3440 or lclshome.org/abington.
Bookstore, 7 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre.
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
Every Saturday from 11am-Noon.
FROM CHINA (& ASIA)
570-208-4700.
MUSEUMS:
EVERHART MUSEUM (February-
December). Nay Aug Park, Scranton.
Monday, Thursday and Friday
Noon-4pm; Saturday 10am-5pm;
and Sunday Noon-5pm. Adults $7,
seniors and students $5, children
(6-12) $3; under 5 and members free.
570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.
org.
TIMMY’S TOWN CENTER. The
Mall at Steamtown, Second floor,
Scranton. Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays 10am-4pm; and Sundays
Noon-4pm. $3 per person; children
under 2 free. 570-341-1511 or
timmystowncenter.org.
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES.
Abington Community Library,
1200 W Grove St, Clarks Summit.
Facilitators provide education and
support for teens and their families
affected by substance abuse on
educational events for families who
have adopted, or plan to adopt from
any country in Asia. Contact Amy at
570-963-1000.
HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK
OF WYOMING VALLEY.
Hoyt Library Conference Room,
284 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. To
connect parents interested in
holistic health and green living on
first Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm.
wyomingvalleypa.holisticmoms.org.
JAM (JUST AMONG MOMS).
Fellowship Church, 45 Hildebrandt
Rd, Dallas. Supportive community
of mothers of young children
(infant through preschool). Second
SUPPORT GROUPS:
Wednesday 9:30-11:30am in the
ABILITIES21. Group of families with Community Room. 570-675-6426 or
special needs children (from expecting fellowshipefc.org.
mothers to school age children) for
LA LECHE LEAGUE – GREATER
parent meet ups, play dates, parties
and events. Kimberly 570-840-6961 or PITTSTON. Laflin Borough Building
– Community Room, 47 Laflin Rd,
abilities21@yahoo.com.
Laflin. Second Tuesday 10am. Vicky
ADOPTED CHILDREN &
570-836-3013. – TUNKHANNOCK:
PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS.
United Methodist Church, Church
Adopted children/teens and adoptive St, Tunkhannock. Third Tuesday
parents can meet others and discuss 10-11:30am. Joan 570-836-6783.
issues experiences. Free services.
– SCRANTON: Fourth Thursday
800-304-9779 or fccibarb@aol.com.
10:30am at leader’s home. Mary Ann
EPILEPSY MONTHLY SUPPORT 570-563-0976. lllofeasternpa.org.
GROUP. WILKES-BARRE: John
Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St,
Wilkes-Barre. Fourth Wednesday
(Jan-Oct) at 7pm and other locations
Nov-Dec. 800-570-887-7165 ext.108
or 570-830-2039 or email msailu@
allied-services.org. SCRANTON: CMC
Professional Bldg, CME Room, 1st
Floor, 315 Colfax Ave, Scranton. Third
Wednesday at 7pm. 570-592-1150 or
epilepsywv@efepa.org.
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WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON
ORGANIZATION. Social and
LUZERNE COUNTY DOWN
SYNDROME NETWORK
MEETING. Luzerne County
Recreation Center, 2001
Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort. Third
Thursday 6-7pm. 570-693-3743 or
downsyndromenetwork.org.
MOMS (MOMS OFFERING
MOMS SUPPORT) CLUB OF
SCRANTON. St Peters Lutheran
Church, 1000 Taylor Ave, Scranton.
First Tuesday 10am. Fun club with
social events, playgroups, moms
night out and kids activities.
MOMSClub.com.
MOPS (MOTHERS OF
PRESCHOOLERS). St Peter’s
Church, 3832 SR 6, Tunkhannock.
Second and fourth Tuesdays
9:30am. 570-836-2233 or
stpetestunkhannock.org.
NEPA MOMS’ CIRCLE. Playgroup
for mothers with infants and
toddlers. $5 per year. Meets for
events and activities several times
each month. meetup.com/NEPAMoms-Circle.
PEDIATRIC HEALTH CLINIC.
Former Seton Catholic High School,
37 William St, Pittston. For infants to
age 11. Registrations from 4:305:30pm on first and third Thursday.
Children’s immunization records
required. 570-855-6035.
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
SUPPORT GROUP. ProCare
Physical Therapy, 542 Boulevard
Ave, Dickson City, PA. First and
third Sunday each month at
5:30pm (location and time may
change). 570-561-0650 or email
postpartumsupport@outlook.com.
preschool children to take part in
activities and events. Annual dues.
meetup.com/Scranton-Area-Momsof-Munchkins-MOM.
STUTTERING SUPPORT
GROUP. Misericordia University,
John J. Passan Hall, Room 212,
100 Lake St, Dallas. First and third
Wednesday 6:30pm. Free and open
to the public. 570-674-6724.
JANUARY
10 Saturday
EVERART. Everhart Museum, 1901
Mulberry St, Scranton. Art program
for students in grades 3-8. 10amNoon. $5 per child. 570-346-7186 ext
516 or everhart-museum.org.
10-17 Saturday-Saturday
FARM SHOW. Farm Show
Complex, 2300 North Cameron
St, Harrisburg. Largest indoor
agricultural exposition in the nation.
farmshow.state.pa.us
PUSHING ON: SUPPORT FOR 14-19 Wednesday-Monday
MOMS AFTER PREGNANCY
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS
LOSS. Cafe at the Regional Hospital WORLDS OF FANTASY.
of Scranton, 746 Jefferson Ave,
Scranton. Support group for women
who suffered a pregnancy loss. Third
Wednesday 6pm. 570-580-0580 or
pushingon.org.
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza,
255 Highland Park Blvd, WilkesBarre. Four favorite Disney stories
on ice. Wednesday-Friday 7pm;
Saturday 11am, 3pm and 7pm;
Sunday Noon and 4pm; and Monday
SAFE (SUPPORTING AUTISM
AND FAMILIES EVERYWHERE) 1pm. $15-55. 800-745-3000 or
mohegansunarenapa.com.
SUPPORT GROUP. 275 Mundy
St, Suite 201, Wilkes-Barre: Fourth
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Tuesday 6:30pm. Hazleton YMCA/
KID APPROVED PARENTS
YWCA: Fourth Wednesday 6pm.
NIGHT OUT. Camp Orchard Hill,
570-822-7259 or 800-510-SAFE or
640 Orange Rd, Dallas. Activities in
autismsafe.org.
gym and game room for ages 3-13.
SCRANTON AREA MOMS OF
$15/child or $10/child for families
MUNCHKINS (MOM). Scranton with 3 or more kids. Registration
JCC, 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton.
required by noon. 5-8pm. 570-333Group of moms and their infant to
4098 or camporchardhill.com.
16-18 Friday-Sunday
OLIVER. KISS Theatre, East End
Centre, Wilkes-Barre. Classic Dickens
musical performed by cast ages 1016. kisstheatre.org.
PA Mammals
Feb 25
17 Saturday
AESOP’S FABLES. Scranton
Cultural Center, Shopland Hall,
420 N Washington Ave, Scranton.
Puppet show at 11am ($8) and
Wiggles and Giggles Workshop
at 10am ($5). 570-346-7369 or
scrantonculturalcenter.org.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
“SCHOOLS OUT” PROGRAM.
JCC, 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton.
Programs for grades K-8 with
recreation and activities. 8:30am5:30pm. Registration required. 570346-6545 ext 116 or scrantonjcc.org.
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MARTIN L KING JR ENTRANCE KID’S YOGA. Balance Yoga, 900
FEE-FREE DAY. Steamtown
Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. Yoga games
National Historic Site, 150 S
Washington Ave, Scranton. Entrance
fee waived. 10am-4pm. 570-3405200 or nps.gov/stea.
and activities for ages 5-10. 11:30am.
$10 per child. Pre-registration
recommended. 570-714-2777 or
balanceyogastudio.net.
20 Tuesday and 22 Thursday
24 Saturday
OPEN HOUSE. I’m Big Now
FROZEN PARTY. Mountain Top
Art Center, 134 N Mountain Blvd,
Mountain Top. Two art projects,
snacks and possibly some princesses
for children ages 5-12. Preregistration required. Noon-2pm or
3-5pm. $35 per child. 570-474-1040
or mountaintopartcenter.com.
Preschool/Kindergarten, 3200
Memorial Highway, Suite 2, Dallas.
Tour and registration for 2015-16
school year. 12:30-4:40pm or evenings
by appointment. 570-675-1220 or
imbignowlearningcenter.com.
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VISITATION DAY. MMI, 154
Centre St, Freeland. 6pm. 570-6361108 or mmiprep.org.
23-25 Friday-Sunday
OLIVER. KISS Theatre, East End
Centre, Wilkes-Barre. (See Jan 16-18)
30-Feb 15 Friday-Sunday
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Music
Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes
Street, Swoyersville. Fridays to
Sundays. 570-283-2195 musicbox.org.
FEBRUARY
6-7 Friday-Saturday
Bill Blagg’s The Science of Magic
Feb 18
AMSOIL ARENACROSS.
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey
Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd,
Wilkes-Barre. Arena-based off-road
motorcycle racing championship.
Pro racing Friday and Saturday
7pm and Amateur racing Sunday
Noon. $10-35. 800-745-3000 or
6-22 Friday-Thursday
CRYSTAL CABIN FEVER – UNDER
THE SEA. Sculpted Ice Works Factory
Tour and Natural Ice Harvest Museum,
311 Purdytown Turnpike, Lakeville.
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Ice slide, ice carving demonstrations,
interactive ice displays and ice
carving competitions. Tour and
Museum included with admission.
Sunday-Thursday 11am-4pm; Friday
and Saturday 11am-6pm. Adults $15;
children (ages 3-14) $10; under 3
free. 570-226-6246 or
sculptediceworks.com.
Mulberry St, Scranton. (See Jan 10)
7 Saturday
16 Monday
VALENTINE’S WORKSHOP.
PRESIDENT’S DAY “SCHOOLS
OUT” PROGRAM. JCC, 601
Waverly Community House, 1115 N
Abington Rd, Waverly. 570-586-8191
or waverlycomm.org.
EVERART. Everhart Museum, 1901 DAY CAMP. Mountain Top Art
Center, 134 N Mountain Blvd,
Mountain Top. Day Camp for
kids 5-12. Kids can learn about
14-16 Saturday-Monday
endangered animals and how to
PRESIDENTS DAY ENTRANCE protect them while creating an art
FEE-FREE WEEKEND. Steamtown project. Noon-3pm. $35 per child.
National Historic Site, 150 S
Registration required. 570-474-1040
Washington Ave, Scranton. Entrance or mountaintopartcenter.com.
fee waived. 10am-4pm. 570-3405200 or nps.gov/stea.
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Jefferson Ave, Scranton. Programs
for grades K-8 with recreation
and activities. 8:30am-5:30pm.
13-16 Friday-Monday
Registration required. 570-346-6545
CLARKS SUMMIT FESTIVAL OF ext 116 or scrantonjcc.org.
ICE – FROZEN FAIRY TALES.
Downtown Clarks Summit. Live ice
carving, ice sculptures, live music,
parade. Free admission and parking.
theABPA.com.
chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com.
PARTY LIKE A PRESIDENT
SPECIAL. Chacko’s Family Bowling
DAWN” KIDS. KISS Theatre, East
End Centre, Wilkes-Barre. Travel with
Jack and Annie to medieval times
and see what it takes to become a
Knight. Performed by cast ages 4-10.
kisstheatre.org.
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“SHADOW STORIES” WITH
MOCK TURTLE MARIONETTE
THEATRE. Scranton Cultural Center,
BILL BLAGG’S SCIENCE OF
MAGIC. FM Kirby Center, 71 Public
Shopland Hall, 420 North Washington
Ave, Scranton. Puppet show at
11am ($8) and Wiggles and Giggles
Workshop at 10am ($5). 570-346-7369
or scrantonculturalcenter.org.
20 Friday
22 Sunday
KID APPROVED PARENTS
NIGHT OUT. (See Jan 16)
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS.
Square, Wilkes-Barre. Young people’s
school day theater. Tickets $6.
Recommended for grades 4-8. 10am. KID’S YOGA. Balance Yoga, 900
570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.
Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. (See Jan 24)
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza,
255 Highland Park Blvd, WilkesCenter, 195 N Wilkes-Barre Blvd,
20-22 Friday-Sunday
Barre. Family basketball show. 3pm.
Wilkes-Barre. $8 per person includes
Tickets start at $15. 800-745-3000 or
2 games, shoe rental, pizza slice and MAGIC TREE HOUSE
COLLECTION
“THE
KNIGHT
AT
drink. 11am-4pm. 570-208-2695 or
25 Wednesday
PA MAMMALS. Lackawanna
College Environmental Education
Center, 93 McKenzie Rd, Township of
Covington. Learn about PA animals
and make a plaster cast animal track.
6:30pm. Geared to all ages. $5 per
person. Pre-registration suggested.
570-842-1506 or lackawanna.edu/
EnvironmentalEducation.
Harlem Globetrotters
Feb 22
27-Mar 1 Friday-Sunday
MONSTER JAM. Mohegan Sun
Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland
Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre. Monster
truck competition. Friday 7:30pm;
Saturday, 2pm and 7:30pm; Sunday
2pm. Tickets $22.50-$42.50 (Kids
tickets $7.50). 800-745-3000 or
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of events, please enter
event information online at
nepafamily.com (click on
“Submit Yours” at bottom right
under Calendar) by February 1 –
or anytime to be included in our
online calendar.
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Indoor Ice
Skating Rinks
Revolution Ice Centre
12 Old Boston Rd, Pittston
570-883-1100, revolutionicecentre.com
Public Skating (see website for monthly schedule).
$6, Children (5 and under) $4, Rentals $3. Hockey
and skate lessons available.
Get Out and Have Some
Frosty Fun
this Winter
Ski, Snowboard
& Snowtubing
Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
Lackawaxen, 570-685-1400
ski-bigbear.com
Blue Mountain
Palmerton, 610-826-7700
skibluemt.com
Camelback Mountain
Tannersville, 570-629-1661
skicamelback.com
Ice Fishing
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat
Commission
Shawnee Mountain
Shawnee on Delaware, 570-421-7231
or 800-233-4218 (snow report)
shawneemt.com
Winter Activities at
local State Parks
When conditions permit, ice skating and ice fishing
are permitted on the frozen lake; the campground
road and day-use areas are popular for cross-country
skiing; and a good slope for sledding is west of the
swimming pool.
570-570-477-2206, fishandboat.com
Hickory Run State Park
Free family ice fishing programs at various state
and local parks. No fishing license required and
all equipment and bait provided. Pre-registration
required and children need to be accompanied by a
parent or guardian. See website for scheduled events.
1137 Honey Hole Road, White Haven
570-443-0400, dcnr.state.pa.us
Ice Toboggan Slide
Scranton, 570-969-7669 or 855-SKI-SWIM
montagemountainresorts.com
Public Skating (see website for monthly schedule).
Afternoons $6, Evenings $7, Rentals $3. Hockey and
skate lessons available.
565 Mount Olivet Road, Wyoming
Blue Mountains, near Hazleton,
Under the Sea
570-384-1522 or 570-384-6500 (snow report)
Sculpted Ice Works, 311 Purdytown Turnpike,
eaglerockresort.com
Lakeville
Elk Mountain
570-226-6246, crystalcabinfever.com
Union Dale, 570-679-4400
A 50-foot dual-run ice slide, ice carving
or 800-233-4131 (snow report)
demonstrations, interactive ice displays and ice
elkskier.com
carving competitions from February 6 to 22.
Sunday to Thursday 11am-4pm; Friday and
Jack Frost / Big Boulder
Saturday 11am-6pm. Adults $15, children $10;
Blakeslee, 570-443-8425
under 3 free.
jfbb.com
Montage Mountain
38 Coal Street, Wilkes-Barre
570-208-9471, toyotasportsplex.com
Frances Slocum State Park
Ice Slides
& Carving
Eagle Rock
Toyota SportsPlex
Route 42 at the top of the hill, Eagles Mere
570-525-3455, eaglesmere.org
There are 13 miles of designated trails (marked with
blue blazes) available for cross-country skiing and 21
miles of designated trails (marked with orange blazes)
for snowmobiling. When conditions permit, Sand
Spring Lake is available for ice skating (ice thickness
is not monitored).
Lackawanna State Park
Dalton, 570-945-3239, dcnr.state.pa.us
The maintained ice skating area is in the cove just
south of the fishing pier. The ice is cleared and depth
is measured. Most of the Lake is open for ice fishing,
except for the ice skating area. Snow Shoes available
for loan.
Nescopeck State Park
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are permitted
on all trails throughout the park.
Ricketts Glen State Park
695 State Route 487, Benton
Friday 6:30-9:30pm, Saturday 10am-8pm,
Sunday 10am-6pm. Toboggan (five adults) $25 per When conditions permit, cross-country skiing is
hour (2 run guarantee). No reservations.
available on hiking trails and many trails also allow
snowmobiles after the end of deer hunting. Lake Jean
offers ice fishing (ice thickness is not monitored).
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The Woodlands
Stable & Tack, Inc.
(570) 842-3742
FAX: (570) 848-1451
Trail Rides • Lessons • Sales • Summer Camp
• Rides for Birthdays & Special Events
• 4-H & Scouting Programs
North Pocono Area
woodlandsstable@aol.com
Holly Leandri-May, D.M.D.
Family Dentistry
Let us bring out the best in yours!
(570) 287-8950 19 Pierce Street Kingston, PA 18704
Resolve to
Look for the
Summer Camps
& Activities
Directory
in the March/April issue
of NEPA Family Magazine.
Get Healthier continued from page 19
Dietitian who can help you create a diet
tailored to your lifestyle and taste preferences.
Move It: Walk, Dance or Ride
Your Way to Health
Unless you use it often (2–3 times per week
or more), skip the gym membership. Walk
outside, walk the dog, dance in your kitchen,
work in the garden or ride your bike to run
errands. And, if possible, do it every day with
friends for added fun.
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Upcoming Highlight...
Make It Stick: Schedule and
Track Your Progress
Make a schedule of your health goals and keep
track of progress by writing in a food and
activity journal. Writing things down make
them more likely to happen.
The bottom line: Eat when you are hungry, strive
for moderation and move more to feel good.
For more info,
try these resources:
• US News and World Report Ranking of
Best Overall Diets: health.usnews.com/
best-diet/best-overall-diets
• Find a Registered Dietitian: eatright.org/
programs/rdnfinder/
• MyPlate: choosemyplate.gov
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Act now
to send your child to MMI!
Students working in Todd Ronco’s chemistry lab
PLAN AHEAD FOR THESE IMPORTANT DATES
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6 THROUGH 11
Your child is lucky. With education being so incredibly
important in today’s competitive economy, one of the finest
independent schools in Pennsylvania is located right here
in your backyard. Students who attend MMI benefit from
small class sizes, a college preparatory curriculum, and
one-on-one college counseling. They go on to achieve SAT
scores that are hundreds of points above average and earn
scholarships that help fund their college educations at some
of the most prestigious universities in the nation.
Visitation Day:
Jan. 21, 2015 – 6 p.m.
Entrance Exam:
Jan. 31, 2015 – 9 a.m.
Call 570-636-1108 or
visit www.mmiprep.org
grades 6-12

January/February 2015

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